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MFL Lions Club holds annual holiday lighting contest The MFL Lions Club held their annual holiday lights contest. The winners were chosen and a cash prize was award to each. The sponsors that donated towards the
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Awards received for annual Holiday Shop Hop participation Nolan Porter
Outlook Editor The annual Holiday Shop Hop, hosted by the Monona Chamber of Commerce, ended on Dec. 24. Monona mayor Fran Passmore drew four names for the different prize bags. Each bag has numerous gift cards and other donations from local businesses. Each prize bundle was worth about $450, with no two gift bundles being the same. For the winners to be eligible for the drawing, they had to spend at least $100 at local businesses.
prizes were Birdnow Chevrolet of Monona, Luana Savings Bank and the local Lions Club. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6.
JANUARY 5 The City of Monona will have their annual Christmas tree pick up on Jan. 5, 2017, weather permitting. Trees must be at the curb by 8 a.m. on Friday morning.
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Winners pictured above from left to right are Heidi Meyer, of Monona and Arlene Monroe, of Monona.
Monona Adam Ewing, of Monona, grabbed first place thanks to his large, lighted Christmas tree and fence. Josh Tayek, not pictured, took second place. Also not pictured is Dennis Kovarick, winner of the Griswald Award. PHOTO BY NOLAN PORTER, THE OUTLOOK
JANUARY 7 The Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival is celebrating its 54th anniversary beginning Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The films are shown on the hour on Saturday and Sunday at starting at 10:00 a.m. and the final showing starting at 3:00 p.m. There will also be a 1:00 p.m. showing on Monday. There will be no charge to see the films.
JANUARY 8 Clayton County Snowbirds will be holding their annual pancake breakfast. Serving 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmersburg Community Center. Free will donation is appreciated.
JANUARY 22 Knights of Columbus Council 8178 of Monona, IA will be hosting their annual free throw contest on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 at the MFL MarMac High School gymnasium in Monona. Warmups and registration begin at 12:00 noon with competition to begin at 1:00 p.m. Competition is open to all boys and girls ages 9-14 (age as of January 1, 2017). Please call Mark Fohey with any questions at 563-5394238. Trophies will be given to the winners and runnersup. Winners advance to the district competition in February. Snow date will be on January 29, 2017.
2016 Year in Review Part 1 (Editor’s Note: As is our custom at the The Outlook, at the end of each year we review the top news stories and events of the year. This week we are looking at events that occurred in Jan., Feb. and March of 2016.)
Jan. 13, 2016
Mar. 2, 2016
The Monona City Council has voted to work with GovPayNet to offer an Internet-based credit and debit card option for city utilities. The service would allow residents to pay their utility bills with credit/ debit cards at the City Hall or online.
The City of Monona has received a $5,000 Ripple Effect Grant from Iowa Network services and a $5,000 grant from the Northeast Iowa telephone Company. The money will be used for financial, geographic and infrastructure exploration and to develop an economic growth plan.
Monona Council discusses credit card utility payments
Jan. 20, 2016
Monona receives $10,000 in grants
Mar. 16, 2016
County Auditor status still under review For the time being, Clayton County Auditor Dennis Freitag’s position is safe. The Clayton County Board of Supervisors has requested the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to remove him under Chapter 66 for work related problems, but the Office has informed Freitag that it will not “at this time” file a petition to remove him.
Feb. 3, 2016
Monona receives award City Administrator Dan Canton recently accepted the Storm Water Management 1st place award. 1000 Friends of Iowa presented its 2015 best development awards at a ceremony at the Iowa State Capital Jan. 21. The organization recognized 13 projects from eleven communities across the state.
Feb.17, 2016
$100K Lotto ticket claimed Luana resident Larry Metzger has claimed a $100,000 winning All or Nothing lottery ticket. He purchased the winning ticket at Quillin’s in Monona.
Winners pictured to the right from left to right are Craig & Kerrill Schmidt, of Monona and Cheryl Freilinger, of Volney.
Monona Council reviews Bulldog Boulevard project At Monday’s meeting, the Monona City Council reviewed a preliminary opinion of probable cost for Bulldog Boulevard. The plan is to replace the crushed stone surface with permeable pavers like those used on the swimming pool parking lot.
Holiday Handbook coloring contest winners announced In conjunction with the Holiday Handbook inserted the week of November 23, 2016 in the Monona Outlook, Postville Herald and Calmar Courier, a coloring contest was printed for area children. The contest sponsors were Fidelity Bank and Trust, Postville; FreedomBank, Elkader, Monona and Postville; and Pines Motel.
Approximately 100 children entered the contest with all of them doing an excellent job of completing the holiday scenes. The following winners were announced and prizes were awarded by the participating newspapers: Ages 0-3: Mya Christen, age 3, first place; and Zheire, age 2, second place.
Ages 4-6: Tinley Fleshner, age 5, first place; and Emerson Ward, age 5, second place. Ages 7-12: Anna Dietzenbach, age 11, first place; and Katrina Hageman, age 11, second place. Congratulations to all our participants and especially to the winners. We look forward to seeing your artistic talent again next year.
Mya Christen, Age 3 First Place
Tinley Fleshner, Age 5 First Place
Anna Dietzenbach, Age 11 First Place
Zheire, Age 2 Second Place
Emerson Ward, Age 5 Second Place
Katrina Hageman, Age 11 Second Place
Mar. 23, 2016
Monona Chamber elections At its annual March 17 meeting the Monona Chamber of Commerce held an election for its new directors for three-year terms effective April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019. Accepting the terms of office were MFL Mar/Mac Community School high school principal David Ross, FreedomBank of Monona loan officer Alex Steege and Dr. Jessica Wilke, a partner with Family Dentistry Associates of Monona.
March 30, 2016
Monona farmer honored John Ruff was recently honored for being among the nations highestproducing farmers in the 2015 Asgrow National Yield Contest. Ruff captured an award with an impressive yield of 95.3 bushels per acre with Asgrow soybean product AG2835 brand.
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McGregor City Council holds last regular meeting of 2016 At its last regular meeting of 2016, the McGregor City Council heard from Chris Hopp, General Manager and Jim Springsteen, Technology manager for Alpine Communications, who provided information on the fiber optics installation project that will begin in the spring of 2017. The project will provide many benefits to those who subscribe and provides businesses the services they now demand to conduct business. The work is expected to be completed within 90 days. Work hours will be 7 a.m. to dusk and the contractor will meet daily with the city. Home visits will begin in February with current Alpine customers, with all non-Alpine businesses and residents being contacted as well. Promotions will be ongoing and a video will also be offered. Alpine will apply for the state franchise which will have the same fee applied as the Mediacom franchise currently in effect with the city. Mr. Hopp offered his assistance to answer any questions that may arise before or during the project. Mayor Brooks opened a scheduled public hearing to take comments regarding Resolution 06-11-2016 Proposing Disposal of Interest in Real Property- River Street (Trudo Boundary Line Adjustment). No comments were received at the meeting and none had been received by the mayor, council or city administrator, and the hearing was closed. A second scheduled public hearing was opened to hear comments regarding the proposed vacation of a portion of River Street. No comments were received at the meeting and none had been received by the mayor, council or city administrator. The Council then voted to approve Resolution 02-122016 Approving Disposal of an Interest in Real Property – River Street (Trudo Boundary Line Adjustment) and approved the first reading of the ordinance and waived the three reading requirement. The ordinance will become effective upon publication. Council members continued discussion about the Ohmer Ridge lots incentives, restrictive covenants, and other means to make the lots more appealing. Ryan Johnson, Allen Real Estate and current realtor holding the listing for the lots, gave the council an update of activity during the past nine months and offered suggestions to the council that might help to sell the lots. Planning and zoning made a recommendation to the council
that they consider variances in requirements of the covenants such as not requiring a basement or reduced setbacks. The council will work with the city attorney to address lot costs, combining lots and how to improve timing to accept an offer other than that set by the resolution, The library and the art center budget and accomplishments during the past year were presented to the council. Terri Strutt, representing the library board, thanked the mayor and council for their support and for the window replacements made during the summer. Bonnie Pruett, treasurer for the art center, acknowledged the importance of the city’s support in the success they have had and welcomed any suggestions to improve what the center offers. The following appointments were made. Dock Commission – Lyle Troester – Term ending 12-31-2019, MMU – Linda Boeke – Term ending 12-31-2022, EMA – Harold Brooks, Jason Echardalternate. The dock commission provided their projected budget and discussed a project to add permanent large spud poles for the walkway. The city was going to gravel at the north end of the park, but that work was delayed until 2017. Council members reviewed funding requests and items to consider for 2017-2018 funding. In addition to department budgets, a list of priority projects was discussed, 2017 audit, NEIRHTF for 2018, grant match requirements, the public restroom building at Turner Park, and bonding for the 4th Street bridge replacement. The council voted to include the budget considerations in the preliminary budget worksheet. The following motions/ resolutions were also approved by the council: • Rescheduling the regular January meeting to January 11 to accommodate the audit schedule, the regular March meeting to March 8 to accommodate the filing deadline for the 2017/2018 budget and to schedule the budget workshop for February 1 at 6:00 p.m. • Change Order #9 for the FEMA Stormwater Control project in the amount of $61,070.65. The change order includes final quantity adjustments in addition to a small concrete pad at the Siegel dam. • Pay Request #9 – final
The City of Monona
Christmas Tree Pick Up Will be held
January 5, 2017 (Weather Permitting)
Please have the trees at the curb by 8:00 A.M.
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Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family members, friends, neighbors, and our church family for all of the acts of kindness and sympathy: food, flowers, gifts, cards, visits, and kind words spoken to our family regarding the difficult passing of a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, Glen DuCharme. We would like to thank the Monona EMS and Fire Department for their immediate response to the accident. Specifically, Scott Goltz for ensuring that Janine was able to make it to the hospital for Glen’s final moments. Dr. Kevin Whitney and the staff of Crossing Rivers Health for their tireless Take time to live: efforts to save a life and taking time to pray it is one secr et to success. with our family when all was lost. We Take time to think: it is the sour would also like to thank Deputy Sergeant ce of power. Take time to Shawn Boeke for simply caring about our play: it is the secr family and keeping us informed. et of yout
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We want to express special appreciation of Glen’s services arranged by Josh Grau and Leonard-Grau Funeral Homes, led by Pastor Lewis Flanigan, and supported by pianist Karen Suddendorf, soloist Craig Strutt, bugler Jerry Mays, and Johnson’s Supper Club.
h. Take time to read: it is the foun dation of know Take time fo ledge. r friendship: it is the sour ce of happin ess. Take time to laugh: it helps to lif t life’s load. Take time to dream: it hitches the soul to the st Take time fo ars. r God: it is life’s on ly lasting inve stment.
Glen will always be remembered for his positive attitude, kind smile, offering his help, and uplifting small talk. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” Thank you again for being the stars in our life as we endure the loss of Glen.
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w/o retainage- for the FEMA Stormwater Control project to Pirc-Tobin in the amount of $105,737.34. City Administrator Sander explained that the city would be responsible for approximately $2,000 of the retainage as local match plus any outstanding engineering and legal bills yet to be received. These are the only costs the city will incur with $3,345,107 of the project coming from FEMA and CDBG disaster mitigation funding. • Resolution 03-12-2016
Accepting the FEMA Stormwater Control project and authorizing release of retainage in the amount of $144, 715.61 to Pirc Tobin after 30 days. • Resolution 04-12-2016 Authorizing collection of bills owed to the city – tax liens. • Approve the job description for the Economic Development Lead/Deputy Clerk. • Approve Resolution 06-122016 adopting amendments to the Employment and Benefits Policy Handbook.
Nolan Porter
Accidents On December 28 at 4:40 p.m. Steven Schlee, 43, Farmersburg, was driving on Highway 56 when he struck a deer, causing $5,500 in damages to his 2008 Chevy Explorer. Another December 29 accident occurred at 1:40 p.m. at the intersection of Cable Road and Chariot Road. Rezner Buhr, 16, Clermont, did not come to a complete halt as she turned onto Chariot Road. She lost control on some loose gravel as she turned and went into the ditch and rolled on her side, causing $4,000 in damages to her 1999 Ford F 150. She was charged with failure to maintain control and failure to obey a stop sign. On December 26 at 8:50 a.m. Gerald Krachey, 68, Wauzeka, WI, was traveling west on the Highway 18 bypass hill when an oncoming vehicle, driven by Ashley Funke, 25, Luana, crossed the center line on the icy road. The two vehicles collided, causing $4,000 in damages to Krachey’s 2011 Chevy Tahoe and $4,000 to Funke’s 2002 Pontiac grand Am. A December 24 accident occurred at 4 p.m. on the Garber Road when Collin Krapfl, 18, Guttenberg, lost control of his vehicle and entered the ditch, causing $5,000 in damages to his 2002 Chevy. Krapfl was charged with a seat belt violation, failure to have control and possession of alcohol. On December 23 at 1:02 p.m. Levi Berns, 18, Guttenberg, was traveling on the Garber Road. As he switched on his windshield wipers to remove some slush, his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a vehicle driven by Tonya Thiese, 36, Guttenberg. Both vehicles left the roadway, causing $10,000 in damages to Berns’ 2007 Mercury Milan and $10,000 to Thiese’s 2015 Chevy. Both drivers were taken to the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital for treatment of injuries. Berns was charged with failure to have control. Earlier in the day, at 10:23 a.m., an accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 18 and Cedar Avenue. Jamie Wenthe, 38, Postville, was turning onto Cedar Avenue when he was forced to stop for some snowmobilers. He was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by Stanley straate, 67, Postville, who could not stop because of road conditions. Wenthe’s 2012 Chevy Tahoe had $4,000 in damages, while Straate’s 2013 Chevy Silverado sustained $3,000 in damages. Minutes before, at 10:19 a.m., John Donner, 60, Cedar Rapids, was traveling on Highway 18. As he started to yield for a vehicle turning onto Giard Road, he was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by Imelda Ambriz-Hernandez, 39 Postville, causing $5,000 in damages to Donner’s 2013 Chrysler and $3,000 in damages to Hernandez’s 2003 Chevy Tahoe. Ambriz-Hernandez was charged with failure to have control and having no valid driver’s license. A December 22 accident occurred at 10:54 a.m. on Highway 18 when Samuel Kvistad, 17, Marquette, struck a deer, causing $3,000 in damages to his 2002 Dodge Ram. Another December 22 accident occurred at 5:03 a.m. on the great River Road when Charles Jones, 41, Guttenberg, struck a deer in the roadway. His 2003 Chevy Silverado sustained $3,000 in damages.
Birdnow uses new tool to help with repairs
On December 21 at 7:10 p.m. Jaimie Thorson, 30, Elkader, struck a deer on Highway 13, causing $6,000 in damages to his 2008 Chrysler van. At 4:52 a.m. on December 21 Wanda Schroeder, 62, Prairie du Chien, was driving on Highway 18 when she struck a deer. Her 2009 Chevy sustained $3,000 in damages. On December 20 at 12:01 a.m. Angie Heims, 22, Dyersville, was traveling on Grandview Road when she struck a snowdrift, lost control of her vehicle and overturned. Her 2010 Ford Focus sustained $3,000 in damages. A December 18 accident occurred at 1:07 a.m. on Highway 13 when Justin Gallmeyer, 33, Oelwein, lost control of his vehicle on a curve. His 2002 Buick Lesabre struck a cable barrier, causing $8,000 in damages. Gallmeyer was charged with OWI, having no insurance and failure to have control. On December 16 at 11:25 p.m. Andrea Lightfoot, 19, Manchester, was driving on Highway 128 when she lost control of her vehicle and went into the ditch, causing $2,000 in damages to her 2004 Chevy cavalier. She was charged with failure to have control and having no insurance. Another December 16 accident occurred at 5:27 a.m. on the Littleport Road. A utility pole had been broken earlier, and Interstate Power employees were replacing it. The crew had placed signs and cones around the project and had a worker directing traffic. Andrea Harbaugh, 29, Edgewood, said that she did not see the worker, and she struck an Interstate Power truck that was in the roadway. Her 2013 Ford explorer sustained $8,000 in damages, while the 2008 International truck, driven by Lonnie Beatty, 46, Manchester, had $3,500 in damages. Harbaugh was charged with failure to obey a traffic control device. On December 13 at 7:16 A.M. Marcy Kraus, 25, Monona, was driving on 135th Street. As she drove over a crest, she noticed a school bus at the bottom of the hill. She applied her brakes and the car skidded across the roadway, striking a ditch and a culvert. Her 2008 Lincoln sustained $10,000 in damages. A three-vehicle accident occurred on December 11 at 3:58 P.M. Kevin Tilson, 42, Luana, was driving on Highway 18, and as he approached the intersection with Klein Brewery Road a tractor with a loader in front, driven by Eldon Troester, 78, McGregor, pulled into the intersection. Tilson swerved to miss the tractor and struck the rear of a vehicle driven by William Ledesma, 24, Luana, which had stopped at the intersection stop sign. Tilson’s 1981 Chevy pick-up had $500 in damages, while Ledesma’s 2009 Chevy impala had $3,000 in damages. Troester’s tractor was not damaged. Troester was charged with failure to yield upon entering a through highway. On December 11 at 1 A.M. Daniel Moormann, 54, Colesburg, was driving on Echo Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve. His 2016 Chevy Silverado went into the ditch and overturned, causing $25,000 in damages. Moormann left the scene and later reported the accident to the Sheriff’s Department. He was charged with failure to have control.
Outlook Editor Cale Woods uses the newly acquired Snap-on Verus Edge to help diagnose a car on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. The Verus Edge is a new tool that was recently acquired by
Birdnow Chevrolet in Monona to help with quicker repair time and helps get more accurate in diagnosing a problem. The new device is said to work with almost any make and model of vehicle. The Verus Edge is able to find the problem with the car and give an accurate readout of what the issue is.
Clerk of Court Landon Schultz, Monona, speeding, $40 fine, $19 surcharge, $60 costs Tifini Monegan, Dubuque, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Freddie Engelhart, Rushford, MN, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs Wade Lenth, Elgin, operate without registration, $50 fine, $22.50 surcharge, $60 costs Thomas Heimerman, Woodbury, MN, speeding, $46 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Christopher Wydra, Elizabeth, IL, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Eldon Troester, McGregor, fail to yield, $100 fine, $40 surcharge, $60 costs Heidi Herness, Byron, MN, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Walker Hotvedt, Calmar, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Julia Briggs, Strawberry Point, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Anthony Freeland, Garnavillo, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Brittany Jaeger, Manchester, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Kevin Butler, Ormond Beach, FL, speeding, $40 fine, $14
surcharge, $60 costs Shyann Bollman, Hawkeye, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs, operate without registration, $57.50 fine, $22.50 surcharge, $60 costs Robert Hougher, Fairfield, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Francis Livingood, Postville, speeding, $46 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Jeffrey Althoff, Delano, MN, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Susan Steen, Guttenberg, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Cory Ferguson, McGregor, registration violation, $23 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs; speeding, $46 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs District Court: William Carter, 18, Clinton, IL, 1st degree harassment, $625 fine, suspended, costs, 2 years in prison, suspended and 2 years probation Kyle Fry, 23, Monticello, probation violation, 2 days in jail Joshua Gansen, 23, Zwingle, 2nd degree harassment, $630 fine, $220.50 surcharge, costs, 2 days in jail and 1 year probation; 4th degree criminal mischief, $315 fine, $110.25 surcharge, costs, 2 days in jail, concurrent and 1 year probation
Clayton County Court Cases “A criminal charge is merely an accusation. All persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court” On December 11, 2016 at 3:58 PM, Clayton County Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on Highway 18 and Klein Brewery Road. Upon further investigation it was determined that Kevin Tilson of Luana was operating a 1981 Chevrolet Truck eastbound on Highway 18 when a tractor operated by Eldon Troester of McGregor entered Highway 18 from Klein Brewery Road. Tilson took evasive action to avoid striking the tractor, and struck a 2009 Chevrolet Impala operated by William Ledesma of Luana causing $3,500 damage. No injuries were reported. Troester was cited for failure to yield upon entering a through highway. On December 16, 2016 at 11:25 PM, Clayton County Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Highway 128 near Heron Ave. Upon further investigation it was determined that Andrea Lightfoot of Manchester was operating a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier when she lost control. Lightfoot’s vehicle entered the ditch causing $2,000 damage. Lightfoot was transported to Central Community Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Lightfoot was charged with Failure to maintain control and no
insurance. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Central Ambulance and the Garnavillo First Responder’s. On December 18, 2016 at 1:07 AM, Clayton County Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Highway 13 near Empire Road. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the driver failed to negotiate a curve, and lost control striking a cable barrier causing $8,000 damage. During the investigation, Deputies observed signs of intoxication from the driver, 33 year old Justin Gallmeyer of Oelwein. Gallmeyer was subsequently arrested and transported to the Clayton County Jail where he was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense, no insurance and failure to maintain control. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Elkader Police Department. On December 21, 2016, Clayton County Deputies along with the Iowa State Patrol arrested 33 year old Nicholas Hoffman of Guttenberg on a Clayton County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Hoffman was transported to the Clayton County Jail where he posted the $2,000 bond. On December 22, 2016, Clayton County Deputies arrested 28 year old Craig Hogue of Gary, IN on a Clayton County Warrant for Burglary 3rd, Theft 3rd, and providing false information to law enforcement. Hogue is being held in the Clayton County Jail on $10,500 bond.
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Obituaries Beverly Ann (Kluss) Fuelling Beverly Ann (Kluss) Fuelling, 79, of Monona, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Mayo Franciscan Health Center in LaCrosse, WI. Beverly was born on October 27, 1937, near Clermont, to Howard and Myrtle (Amundson) Kluss. She graduated from Monona High School in 1955. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona. Bev was married to Roger Fuelling on July 30, 1955. Their union produced four childern. The couple later divorced but remained good friends. The two celebrated their “un”anniversary each year and could often be found traveling together to their granddaughters’ sporting events. Bev owned and operated the Americana Supper Club in Monona from 1966 to 1984 and became known for her potato salad and Americana chicken. She later worked as a cook at Huckleberry’s in Prairie du Chien and at the deli at Moore’s in Monona. Prior to her retirement, she enjoyed helping her daughter Jodi open her own restaurant, Jodi’s Americana Grille. Bev loved to read, play piano, play games, paint, refinish furniture, and watch sports in her free time. She loved to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes and was a big fan of MFL MarMac sports. Bev loved Christmas because she loved to buy presents for everyone. The most important moments of her life were spent with her family. Beverly is survived by her son, Randy Fuelling, of Monona and friend Susan Thiede, of Rochester; daughters Jodi (Wayne) Welch and Melissa (Steve) Haberichter, all of Monona; six grandchildren: Jason Welch of Kansas City, MO, and friend Stacie Radloff, of Monona; Truman (Dianne) Tucker, of Pine Island, MN; Ben (Ciara) Tucker, of Cannon Falls, MN; Ryan (Shannon) Tucker, of South St. Paul, MN;
Beverly Fuelling 1937-2016 Jillian and Lauren Haberichter, of Monona; eight great grandchildren: Collin, Gretchen, Reagan, Lauren, Elliot, Tommy, Sully, and Stella; three sisters: Georgean Roffman, of Sioux City; Mary McGeough and friend Bruce Haugland, of Waterloo and Charlotte (Lee) DeWitt, of North Port, FL and son-in-law, Stan Birkel, of Spring Valley, WI. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Myrtle Kluss; and her oldest daughter, Sheila Tucker Birkel, whom she lost to Lou Gehrig’s disease on Dec. 23, 2012; father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Carlton and Gretchen Fuelling and brother-in-law, Don Roffman. The visitation was held on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, from 1-5 pm at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Monona, Iowa. Visitation was held one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. Pastor Erika Kiestrup officiated. Condolences may be left with www.graufuneralhomes.com. Leonard – Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.
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Wednesday, Jan. 4 Trivia Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10 a.m. Bible Baptist Church 2:30 p.m. Mass 7:30 p.m. Andrea’s Choice Thursday, Jan. 5 National Bird Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10:30 a.m. Bird Feeders 1:45 p.m. Thursday Matinee 7:30 p.m. Penny Ante Friday, Jan. 6 Cuddle Up Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 9:30 a.m. Reading Group 10:30 a.m. Records with Jerry 1:3 p.m. Bingo 2:30 p.m. Social Hour Saturday, Jan. 7 Fruitcake Toss Day 12 p.m. Country Duo 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk on IPTV Sunday, Jan. 8 Bubble Bath Day 9:30 a.m. Catholic Communion 11 a.m. Mass on EWTN Monday, Jan. 9 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 11 a.m. Joyful Noise Choir 1:30 p.m. Nails 2:30 p.m. Happy Hour 3 p.m. Art Therapy 5 p.m. Music with Tom Bedka Tuesday, Jan. 10 Peculiar People Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10:30 a.m. Cooking 2:30 p.m. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? 7:30 p.m. Bingo Wednesday, Jan. 11 Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10:30 a.m. Movie-Memory Time 2:30 p.m. Craft Snowman Stress Balls 7:30 p.m. UNO
Wednesday, Jan. 4 Happy Birthday Lee White! 10 a.m. Exercise 1:45 p.m. Bingo with Sara Thursday, Jan. 5 10:30 a.m. St. Croix presents: “Keeping Resolutions” 1:30 p.m. Flexibility Friday, Jan. 6 10 a.m. Walking Club 1:30 p.m. Silent Auction Saturday, Jan. 7 10 a.m. Zookiness Sunday, Jan. 8 10 a.m. Walking Club 1:30 p.m. Netflix Movie available in Garden Court Monday, Jan. 9 Happy Birthday Eugene Cahoon! 10 a.m. Exercise 1:45 p.m. Bingo with Sara Tuesday, Jan. 10 10 a.m. Exercise 1:30 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday, Jan. 11 8-9 a.m. Volunteering @ Elementary 10 a.m. Exercise 1:45 p.m. Bingo with Sara Thursday, Jan. 12 Manicures by appt. 10 a.m. Catholic Mass 1:30 p.m. Flexibility
Monona Jr. Feeders monthly meeting The Monona Jr. Feeders held their monthly meeting on Dec. 11, 2016. The group assembled their yearly calendars for 2017. They talked about where the Angel donation of $500 went for Christmas. Monona Jr. Feeders were excited to be able to help out a local family with two young children. This was also their annual Christmas Party which was organized by the high school seniors.
Memorials and Donations Norene Henrietta Landsgard Norene Henrietta Landsgard, 85, of Gunder and Clermont, died on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at the Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah. Norene was born on Jan. 29, 1931 to Ole and Nina (Loftsgard) Amundson in rural Clermont. She was baptized on Feb. 11, 1931 and confirmed on June 3, 1945 at West Clermont Lutheran Church, Clermont. Norene graduated from Clermont High School in 1948 where she was active in choir, band and played on the women’s basketball team. Norene was united in marriage with Gordon Lee Landsgard on Aug. 5, 1950 at East Clermont Lutheran Church in rural Clermont. While raising their family, they farmed one mile east of Gunder and had dairy cows and hogs until moving to Clermont in 1996. Norene was a true partner with her husband joining him in all the farming duties. Together they raised six children and enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Norene was an active member at Marion Lutheran Church as a Sunday school teacher, children’s choir director, Ladies Aid member and officer and adult choir member. Music was an important part of her life and she loved to sing with the Sunday Morning News. She was a member of the Tre-Ore Club in Clermont. Norene is survived by her six children: Brenda (David) Carlson, of Decorah; Gary (Marsha) Landsgard, of Postville; Daryl (Shirley Best) Landsgard, of Gunder; Alan Landsgard, of Gunder; Linda Schlein, of Monona; and Loren (Lori) Landsgard, of Fairbank; 11 grandchildren: Jenny Kleiner, Jonathan (Sarah) Carlson, Carson (Melissa) Landsgard, Holly Zimmerman, Tyson (Heidi) Landsgard, Justin (Brittnie) Landsgard, Nikala ( Ethan Rink) Landsgard, Kyle (Susie) Schlein, Katie (Jake) Warner, Madison
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Norene Landsgard 1931-2016
Landsgard and Parker Landsgard; 15 great-grandchildren; four step grandchildren: Jennifer Lembezeder, Beth Wahlberg, Amy Bruening and Annie Muir and families; one brother, Kenneth (Ruth) Amundson, of Clermont and sister-in-law, Johanna Amundson. Norene was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Lee Landsgard; parents, Ole and Nina Amundson; brothers and sisters-in-law: Almer and Marjorie Amundson, Morris and Hildur Amundson, Art and Norma Amundson, Clarence Amundson and Clifford Amundson, who died in infancy. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at 2:30 pm at Marion Lutheran Church, Gunder. The Rev. Marshall Hahn officiated the service at the church A visitation was held on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at the church. A private family graveside service will be held at Marion Lutheran Cemetery, Gunder at a later date. Condolences may be left with: www.graufuneralhomes.com. Schutte – Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville is in charge of arrangements.
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Monona Cemetery Association In memory of Joyce Kruse form Glenda Henkes, Rowland and Joanne Jones, Ellen Jones, Betty Kiesau, Lloyd and Marsha Feickert, Harlan and Imogene Bentein, Joanne Venter and Todd and Deb Mielke In memory of Jerome Heins from Janet Hoins, Elaine Gehring and Glenda Henkes In memory of Martina Schlein form Don Klotsbach, Ellen Jones, Betty Kiesau and Harlan and Imogene Bentein In memory of Roger Martin from Harlan and Imogene Bentein In memory of Robert Smith from Todd Mielke, Carlyle and Betty Reeg, Harlan and Imogene Bentein and Robert Tayek
Donna Miller and Jeff and Betty Heins In memory of Mrs. Griffth given by Marjorie Schrader In memory of Bob Smith given by Jerry and Mary Schroeder In memory of Ethel Thomas given by Jerry and Mary Schroeder In memory of Helen Gettman given by Jerry and Mary Schroeder, Jeff and Betty Heins and Floyd Gettman In memory of Larry Schroeder given by Chuck and Maxine Shekleton, June Farcher, Nile and Joyce Kruse and Marge Johnson In memory of Jim Moose given by Jerry and Mary Schroeder and Lonnie and Vicky Baade
Monona Fire Dept. In memory of Imogene Meyer from Lynn and Mary Martinson, Jason Echard, Keith and Gertrude Lee, Craig and Mary Jo Sexton, Duane Scheffert, Don and Jan Bower and the Family of Imogene Meyer In memory of John Smola from Robyn and Connie Henderson
LUTHERAN CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran Church 401 S. Egbert St., Monona, IA Pastor Erika Kielstrup Wednesday, Jan. 4 6 p.m. Confirmation Sunday, Jan. 8 9 a.m. Worship and Eucharist 10 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Faith Lutheran Church – NALC 100 N. Main St., Monona, IA The Reverend Mel Harris Wednesday, Jan. 4 9 a.m. Auditing Committee meeting at office Sunday, Jan. 8 8:30 a.m. Worship/Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Building and Council Meeting Monday, Jan. 9 1:30 p.m. Gospel of John Bible Study at office 2:30 p.m. Bible Study Leaders and Pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11 9 a.m.-3 p.m. -Quilting 9 a.m. Morning Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Bible Study 6 p.m. Council at Faith office
Day of Epiphany Saturday, Jan. 7 9 a.m. Altar Guild at Farmersburg Sunday, Jan. 8 9 a.m. SS Christmas Program Luana Fellowship following NO Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday School (F) 10:30 a.m. SJ Deadline for treasurers’ and committee reports Take down Tree after worship Monday, Jan. 9 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Do Days (F) Tuesday, Jan. 10 10:30 a.m. Conf. Pastor’s Text Study 9 a.m –3 p.m. Do Days (F) Wednesday, Jan. 11 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Do Days (F) 4 p.m. Confirmation (FandL) 6:30 p.m. Choir (F) 7 p.m. Council Meeting at Farmersburg St. Paul’s Church LCMS 630 Main St., McGregor, IA Sunday, Jan. 8 10:30 a.m. Worship METHODIST CHURCH
St. Olaf Lutheran Parish Marshall E. Hahnn, Pastor Wednesday, Jan. 4 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Joint Confirmation Class-Norway Thursday, Jan. 5 1:30 p.m. Norway WNALC Saturday, Jan. 7 9 a.m. Take down Christmas Tree, Norway and Marion 10 a.m. Assemble Annual Report, Norway Sunday, Jan. 8 8 a.m. Senior Choir-N 8:45 a.m. Worship-N 10 a.m. Sunday School-N 10 a.m. Audit Committee-N 10 a.m. Sunday School-M 10:15 a.m. Worship-M Monday, Jan. 9 7 a.m. “Made to Crave” Bible Study-N Tuesday, Jan. 10 9:30 a.m. Pastors’ Text Study Wednesday, Jan. 11 6 p.m. 1st Year Confirmation-M 7 p.m. 2nd Year Confirmation-M
Living Faith United Methodist Monona: 702 S. Main St. Giard: 25964 Giard RR McGregor: 330 Ann St. Wednesday, Jan. 4 9 a.m. Coffee at Monona Sunday, Jan. 8 9:15 a.m. – Worship at Giard 10:30 a.m. Worship at Monona
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St. Patrick, Monona Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. Weekly except 2nd Thursday of each month: Garden View Senior Community at 10am
St. John Lutheran Church Pastor Harold R. McMillin, Jr. 307 Church St. Luana, IA 52156 208 E. Washington St. Farmersburg, IA 52047 Wednesday, Jan. 4 8:30 a.m. Do Days Sack Lunch (L) 4 p.m. Confirmation (F and L) 6 p.m. Nominating Committee (F) 7 p.m. NO Choir Practice (F) 7 p.m. Budget Meeting (F) 8 p.m. Worship Comm Mtg. (F) Thursday, Jan. 5 8:30 a.m. Do Days till Noon (L) Friday, Jan. 6
Forest Mills United Methodist 595 Forest Mills Rd., Postville, IA Rev. Kim Gates, Pastor Sunday, Jan. 8 9 a.m. Worship and Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Adult Sunday School St. Paul’s United Methodist 27 Second Avenue NW, Waukon Rev. Kim Gates, Pastor Sunday, Jan. 8 10:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:45 a.m. Worship and Children’s Sunday School CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Bridget, Postville Saturday 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. (Spanish Mass) Friday: 9 a.m. Weekly except 3rd Friday of the month: Postville Good Samaritan at 10 a.m. St. Mary’s, McGregor Sunday 8 a.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. Weekly except 1st Wednesday of each month: Great River Care Center at 2:30 p.m.
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I’ll have to join the chorus describing politics in the USA as being bizarre. But I have to admit, not any more bizarre than in the past. We forget the politics leading up to any war or social program foisted on us for decades. At any rate, I’ve just got to write about Trump to become relevant. His opinions are so fluid and contradictory, I’ve stayed away in a confused state. His protectionist ideas are at the root of my skepticism. We’ve got people calling themselves conservatives who rejoice at the thought of protecting inefficiency, at a cost to consumers that is totally ignored. I remember shopping for snow tires a few years ago, a week before President Obama slapped a $35 per tire tariff on Chinese tires. All tires went up $35. The trouble with economic interventionism is that the further down that road we go, the less sense it makes. It’s like when I was caught lying as a kid. My dad said, “If you tell a lie, you will have to tell another one to cover the first one, and then another to cover those and so on. No one is smart enough to keep it all straight and you will get caught.� Government incentives for business are also lies. Willing buyers and sellers acting in their own self interest is the truth. These truths are extremely far reaching in today’s world. Trump’s picks for his bureaucracy show promise unless we step back and ask why these positions exist in the first place. Andrew Puzder for Secretary of Labor, as an example, makes me wonder... Secretary of Labor? What’s he do? Make coffee, take dictation, set up appointments? We don’t need no stinking secretary of labor. Work there. If you don’t like it, work somewhere else. It is between you and your boss or employee. Only slavery involves a third party. Puzder runs Hardees. My working life began at McDonald’s but Hardees’ food and service make
Outlook Editor It is a New Year again. It is about time too. As stated before, it has been one of the worst years in recent memory. But I have already been to that dark place, now I plan to look towards the light side of things The most clichĂŠ thing that everyone does is a New Year’s resolution. Everyone does one or has tried to do one, which is very admirable. Even if someone only tried to try something new or better themselves for a little bit, then good for them. I never have fallen for the resolution thing myself. I always do an internal, silent one. For example, I will tell myself to cut down on sweets or lose weight. I mean, who hasn’t said those around this time of year. For the record, I think this is the worst time of the year to do these things because of the cold weather. No one wants to get out, even if it means going to the gym and there is still a lot of left overs from Christmas. Besides the resolutions that I know I will never keep, I do have resolutions, however, these are not New Year’s ones. When I decided I wanted to lose weight, I just did it. It was the summer and I just moved to Monona. I was on my own and had time to kill. So I told myself “you will find a walking routeâ€? and I did. Then, I said “you will start to run for short periods of timeâ€? and I did. I didn’t wait until the New Year to set a lofty goal that I know I would never achieve. I feel like over-planning only makes whatever the goal a lot harder to reach. When I started to exercise more, I just did it. I didn’t plan, I just went.
I find setting a goal with some sort of tangible end makes it daunting at times. My goal, in the summer, was to get out and lose weight. That was it. I did change my diet up, but nothing crazy. I ate the same way for breakfast and lunch, but dinner I ate whatever I wanted. The key was to not snack or over eat. Once I started to follow that routine, my body did the rest. I do understand the appeal of a New Year’s resolution, because it is a “new year.� To me, it is just another day and another reason to buy really cool calendars for my office. Every New Year’s I do try to set some goals, but I more or less just think about doing it. I think about doing something, but I never do it because I know I never will. That is why I try not to plan on something that may or may not work out. My philosophy is to go with the flow and take it as it comes. Don’t worry about the future and don’t worry about the past: live in the moment. Although I don’t have resolutions, I do use this time of year to see how I am doing. This year I lost a lot of weight and I plan to keep doing that. I don’t have a set goal for weight, I will stop when I am happy with myself. Again, this time of year is very tough, but I will often daydream about getting back out and enjoying the weather. I will need to find a new walking route and extend my run time. Those are not long-term goals; they are always moving goals. They are also goals that I will change when I feel like it. I do not have a schedule to adhere to because I feel that puts a restraint on me. I have found that if I see an end goal, then it becomes so
Nolan Porter much harder to reach. My thought is simply “push yourself until you want to quit other than push yourself because you have a line to cross.� When I have a finish line to strive towards, I find it less fun. My finish line for the end of 2017 is simply this: keep losing weight and tryout for a paintball team. Now, I have already been thinking about these things for months. But if someone were to ask, then that is what I would tell him or her. For the record, I am not against the idea of someone bettering himself or herself; I just find resolutions a bit silly. Why wait when you can do it now? Also, why set a huge goal that may be improbable, when you can take it one step at a time? These are just some of my concerns about resolutions, even though it sounds like I’m antiresolution. I guess my point is simply this: if you want to change something, start now. Everyone has the power change something in their life, so why wait. A wise puppet once said, “Try not! Do or do not, there is no try.�
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McDonald’s look like an old Polack joke. There are two sides to labor. Having an extremely successful CEO is a plus for workers. Employment is mutually beneficial, despite what old world communists will claim. As I write this, Trump’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, Rep. Tom Price, has been exposed as sponsoring and co-sponsoring 44 health related bills in the House while trading more than $300,000 in stock in health related companies. This is another example where the overarching hand of government invites corruption. The issue is not the impossible task of controlling corruption but the need for so much legislation that makes that task impossible. I’ll skip over Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State because his friendliness with Russia sounds so much better than war (I’m not invested in Northrup Grumman or General Dynamics). John Bolton as an adviser in that office is another matter. The guy wants to bomb Iran. Let’s get past the nonsense that Iran is the biggest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Ask Madeleine Albright about what was “worth it� in Iraq. Were all those Iraqi children not terrorized as they perished under U.S. sanctions? John Bolton will not be happy until each American’s net worth is absolutely equalized through a failed attempt by people like him to abuse our military into a Roman style world domination. The funny part is that what Trump doesn’t like about Bolton is his mustache. What I don’t like about him is that he wastes his time shaving the beard. He could put that time to better use considering what The Prince of Peace might say in the matter. Gridlock is the best we can hope for.  Please join the discussion through a letter to the editor or directly to me at 4selfgovernment@ gmail.comor visit my blog: www. alternativebyfritz.com.
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Legal Notice December 12, 2016 Meeting of the Clayton County Board of Supervisors at their office, 600 Gunder Road, Elkader, Iowa. Present: Gary Bowden, Larry Gibbs, and Ron McCartney Guests: Myron Phelps, Ray Peterson, Rafe Koopman, Nancy Yelden, Stacey Killian, Dianne Schultz, Mary Peters, Jenna Pollock, Mallory Marlatt, Larry Stone, Sue Meyer, Sarah Moser, Linda Zuercher, Andy Loan Bowden moved to approve the minutes from the December 5, 2016, meeting. McCartney seconded. Ayes: Bowden, McCartney. Abstain: Gibbs. Motion carried. Gibbs moved to approve the liquor license renewal with Sunday sales for Maggie’s Diner. Bowden seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. Nancy Yelden with Clayton County VNA, Stacey Killian with Dubuque VNA, and UnityPoint representatives Dianne Schultz and Mary Peters presented the Board with a plan to align Clayton County Home Care with UnityPoint at Home - Dubuque. This plan would not include public health. Conservation Director Jenna Pollock met with the Board to discuss the possibility of signing a 28E Agreement to join the Maquoketa River Watershed Management Authority (MRWMA). After discussion it was decided that the Board fully supports the MRWMA, but will not participate due to the limited acreage located within the county that would be affected. No action taken. Turkey River Recreational Corridor (TRRC) Director Mallory Marlatt presented the Annual Report for 2016 outlining the accomplishments. Larry Stone commented on the importance of marketing the TRRC. Marlatt made a funding request on behalf of the TRRC. The Board of Supervisors and Jennifer Garms, County Auditor, met as a Board of Canvassers, as provided by law, and canvassed the election returns from the special election held December 6, 2016. The result of said canvass is as follows:
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Public Measure A: Shall the following public measure be adopted? Shall the Board of Directors of the Clayton Ridge Community School District in the County of Clayton, State of Iowa, be authorized for a period of ten (10) years, to levy annually, as determined by the Board, a voter-approved physical plant and equipment property tax not to exceed one dollar and thirty-four cents ($1.34) (an increase of 67¢ from the current levy) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of the assessed valuation of the taxable property within the school district commencing with the levy for collection in the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2017, to be used for any purpose or purposes now or hereafter authorized by Iowa law, it being understood that if this proposition should fail to be approved by the voters, such failure shall not be construed to terminate or restrict authority previously granted by the voters to levy a special tax for any one or more of the purposes permitted by Iowa law? Yes: Received two hundred sixty-seven (267) votes; No: Received three hundred sixtyfive (365) votes; Total: Six hundred thirty-two (632) votes. The public measure needed a simple majority for passage. Public Measure A failed. The Board reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. Gibbs moved to approve the canvass of the December 6, 2016, Special Election. Bowden seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. Bowden moved to approve the claims for the canvass as presented. Gibbs seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. Gary Bowden and Ron McCartney attended the Compensation Board meeting in the evening. No action taken. Attest: Ron McCartney Chairman, Board of Supervisors Jennifer Garms, Clayton County Auditor
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December 19, 2016 Meeting of the Clayton County Board of Supervisors at their office, 600 Gunder Road, Elkader, Iowa. Present: Gary Bowden, Larry Gibbs, and Ron McCartney. Guests: Bill Armstrong, Michael Beck, Michael Bergan, Mark Bolsinger, Peg Connor, Larry Crubaugh, Jean Gage, Tom Gifford, Bob Knutson, Rafe Koopman, Sue Meyer, Sarah Moser, Janet Ott, Ray Peterson, Myron Phelps, Jenna Pollock, Dean Schade, Bruce Schultz, Larry Stone, Pam Vaske, Daryl Wille, Nancy Yelden Michael Beck and Tom Gifford representing Gifford Insurance and Bruce Schultz representing Hometown Insurance met with the Board to discuss the 2017 Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) insurance policy renewal. They also informed the board of a $1,000 safety grant still available for 2016. Bowden moved to approve the claim for the 2017 insurance renewal. Gibbs seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. Bowden moved to have Secondary Roads apply for the $1,000 safety grant. Gibbs seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. Bowden moved to approve the minutes from the December 12, 2016, meeting. Gibbs seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. Gibbs moved to approve the claims as presented. Bowden seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. Gibbs moved to approve the claim for hotel/ motel tax grant reimbursement to Morning Mist Cabins. Bowden seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. Board Chair McCartney opened a public hearing relative to Daryl Wille applying to change the present zoning classification of property described as approximately 21.02 acres in Sec-
tion 13 in T93N, R3W, Clayton Township from A-1 (Agricultural) to the M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to mine underground only, and process and store material and/or equipment related to the mining process underground. Zoning Administrator Janet Ott stated that this property was missed on the survey and is in the middle of all the other rezoned properties and is situated on Great River Road. Larry Stone and Bob Knutson each addressed the Board with their concerns. Bowden moved to approve the conditional use agreement. Gibbs seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. The public hearing was closed. Zoning Administrator Janet Ott started with the first reading for consideration of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance based on rezoning request by Daryl Wille applying to change the present zoning classification of property described as approximately 21.02 acres in Section 13 in T93N, R3W, Clayton Township from A-1 (Agricultural) to the M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to mine underground only, and process and store material and/or equipment related to the mining process underground and to include the restrictions as stated in the conditional zoning agreement. Bowden moved to approve the first reading. Gibbs seconded. Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney. Motion carried. The Board discussed budget preparations with Auditor Jennifer Garms. No action taken. Representative-elect Michael Bergan met the Board and stated he would be stepping down as Director for HAWC Partnerships for Children. No action taken. The Board attended the Safety meeting. No action taken. The Board attended the Department Head meeting. No action taken. Attest: Ron McCartney Chairman, Board of Supervisors Jennifer Garms, Clayton County Auditor
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Bulldogs pick up dual wins against East Buchanan, VMH’s New YearLong Weight Loss Jesup and Monticello prior to Christmas break Chad Drahn
Bulldog Sports Prior to the Christmas holiday on Dec. 20 the Bulldogs participated in a triple dual against East Buchanan, Monticello and Jesup. The Bulldogs won all three meets by a wide margin as they took much momentum into the break. East-Buchanan Against East Buchanan the Bulldogs won 49-27. The MFL MarMac grapplers who recorded wins were: 220: Korby Keehner won by fall in 3:10 285: Nick Larson won by forfeit 106: Ethan Stubbs won by fall in 1:50 120: Zach Trudo won by forfeit 126: Zach Howe won by forfeit 132: MIchael Egan won by forfeit
152: Avery Smith won 8-0 160: Nathan Johanningmeier won by fall in 2:47 170: Garret Keehner won 6-2 Jesup When the Bulldogs took to the mat against Jesup, they were again very successful. The final score was 58-18. Winning bouts for the MFL MarMac team were: 182: G. Keehner won by fall in 1:41 195: Austin Ruff won by forfeit 220: K. Keehner won by forfeit 106: Stubbs won by fall in:27 113: Ziegler won by fall in :17 126: Howe won 12-2 132: Egan won by forfeit 138: Olson won 7-4 145: Doeppke won by fall in 5:26 152: Smith won by fall in 3:28 160: Johanningmeier won 7-0
Coach Bachman releases Bulldog records prior to Christmas break Chad Drahn
Bulldog Sports Bulldog wrestling coach Chet Bachman has released his wrestlers’ records for the first half of the season. As a team they have done exceptionally well in dual meets as is reflected in their records. Freshman Ethan Stubbs, 106 pounds, has a 13-3 record and has earned eight pins. Freshman Chase Ziegler, 113 pounds, has a 10-4 record and he has four falls. Also at 113 pounds freshman JT Stocker has a 1-2 record. Sophomore Zach Trudo, 120 pounds has a 9-8 record with three pins. Freshman Zach Howe, 126 pounds, has a 11-7 record with three pins. Sophomore Michael Egan, 132 pounds, has a perfect 17-0 record
and has recorded five pins. Sophomore Hunter Miller, 138 pounds, has a 9-4 record and also has five pins. Junior Brady Olson wrestles at 138 and 145. His record is 13-4 and he has six falls. Senior Riley Doeppke wrestles at 145 and 152. His record is 14-4 and he, too, has pinned six opponents. Junior Avery Smith, 152 pounds, has a 3-0 record with one pin. Sophomore Nathan Johanningmeier, 160 pounds, is at 16-1 and he has ten falls. Senior Colton Dettman, 170 pounds, has a 11-7 record and three pins. Sophomore Garret Keehner, 182 pounds, is 14-3 with nine pins. Sophomore Korby Keehner, 220 pounds, is 15-2 and has a team high 12 pins. Senior Nick Larson, 285, is 10-5 and has pinned five opponents.
Iowa High School Athletic Association announces wrestling team rankings Chad Drahn
Bulldog Sports The Class IA wrestling team rankings through December 2016 have been released. The MFL MarMac Bulldogs, with a record of 9-2 are ranked eleventh overall as they continue to dominate the majority of their competition. The teams and their rankings are as follows: Number one: Lisbon with a record of 14-3 Number two: Don Bosco with a record of 11-3 Number three: Sibley-Ocheyedon with a record of 9-0
Number four: Missouri Valley with a record of 10-1 Number five: Logan-Magnolia with a record of 12-1 Number six: Lake Mills with a record of 11-2 Number seven: Westwood Sloan with a record of 13-0 Number eight: Wapsie Valley with a record of 9-1 Number nine: Dike New Hartford with a record of 5-0 Number ten: Sigourney with a record of 9-0. Number eleven: MFL MarMac with a record of 9-2.
NEXT WEEK’S OUTLOOK Thursday, January 5: Luana City Council Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday, January 6: Farmersburg Garbage and Recycling Day, Saturday, January 7: AA, Monona Fire Station, 8 p.m. Sunday, January 8: Gamblers Anonymous, Living Faith UMC, 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 9: Recycling Day, McGregor Monona City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m. MFL MarMac School Board Meeting at the High School Library, Monona, 7 p.m. Farmersburg City Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 10: Marquette City Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, January 12: Luana City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
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Monticello Domination continued for the Bulldogs as they defeated Monticello to complete the sweep on the night. The final score was 66-15. Those Bulldogs winning were: 220: K. Keehner won by fall in 1:01 106: Stubbs won by fall in :53 113: Ziegler won by fall in :23 126: Howe won by fall in 3:23 132: Egan won by forfeit 138: Olson won by fall in 1:42 145: Doepkke won by forfeit 152: Smith won by forfeit 160: Johanningmeier won by fall in 1:12 170: Dettman won by forfeit 182: G. Keehner won by fall in :47
MFL MarMac events Calendar Thursday, Jan. 5 6 p.m. JV/V Wrestling at River Ridge High School 6:15 p.m. JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Waukon at Home Friday, Jan. 6 ACT registration deadline 5 p.m. JV Girls/Boys Basketball at West Central High School 6:15 p.m. V Girls/Boys Basketball at West Central Saturday, Jan. 7 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 6th Grade Boys’ Basketball League, McGregor 9:30 a.m. HS Wrestling Tourn at BCLUW High School Sunday, Jan. 8 6 p.m. Booster Club Meeting at McGregor Monday, Jan. 9 3:20 p.m. MS Boys’ Basketball Pictures, McGregor Gym 5:30 p.m. Wellness Meeting at Monona High School Learning Commons Tuesday, Jan. 10 4 p.m. MS Basketball vs. Turkey Valley in McGregor 4 p.m. JV Boys/Girls Basketball vs. Central Elkader at Home 6:15 p.m. V Boys/Girls Basketball vs. Central Elkader at Home Thursday, Jan. 12 Bulldog Pride Day (4th-8th) McGregor Center 1:20 p.m. Dismissal End of 2nd Quarter 2 p.m. FEEST HS Family Consumer Science Lab 6 p.m. JV/V Wrestling at MFL MarMac High School
Program for 2017
Veterans Memorial Hospital has announced they are offering a new 2017 Health & Happiness Weight Loss Accountability Calendar as part of their new 1-year weight loss program. This is a 12-month long program designed to help one feel happier, more confident and serves as a daily accountability partner to help reach weight loss goals. The Health & Happiness Accountability Calendar can be purchased from the front desk at Veterans Memorial Hospital or at one of the “Coffee & Calendar” locations around our area (listed below). The cost for the calendar is $25 and the monthly weigh-ins & support classes at the hospital are FREE. Veterans Memorial Hospital Dietitian, Jill Fleming, will also be posting weekly weight loss tip videos on the VMH Wellness Wednesday blog, which can be found at www. VeteransMemorialHospital.com/ wellness. The first weigh-in & support class will be offered on Wednesday, January 4th at both noon and 6pm in the Large Conference Room in the lower level of the hospital. The class will continue to meet monthly for the weigh-ins and support to discuss how participants are doing with the program. Calendars can be purchased even if someone does not wish to participate in the classes. The following “Coffee & Calendar” locations will be offered at the following locations around the hospital’s service area: Friday, December 30th 10 a.m. at Grandma Ruth’s coffee shop in Waukon Wednesday, January 4th at 10 a.m. at the Wellness Center in Waukon Friday, January 6th at 10 a.m. at the YMCA Community Center in Postville Monday, January 9th at 10 a.m. in the back room at Nutmeg’s in Lansing. Wednesday, January 11th at 10 a.m. at the Community Center in Monona Calendars will be available for purchase at all of these locations. Advance registration is not required for this class or for these “Coffee and Calendar” informative discussions. For more information or assistance in reaching 2017 health and happiness goals, please call Registered Dietitian, Jill Fleming at 563-568-3411 ext. 567 with any questions.
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Luana Dan Schneider and Jackie Radloff, of Luana, won first place with their house trimmed with red and green lights. Noreen Hageman, not pictured, took second place. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JANE RADLOFF
Farmersburg Vergean Schmidt, of Farmersburg, took first place with her reindeer and lighted porch. Ann Schmidt, not pictured, took second place. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JANE RADLOFF
Mississippi River Levels Mississippi River Pool 9 River level has risen back up to 9.9 feet at Lansing and is expected to be stable over the next week. Recent rains and high water levels have made ice conditions unpredictable in many areas. Use caution around shoreline areas and any areas that may have current. Bluegill - Good: Ice anglers are catching bluegills on small teardrop jigs tipped with wax worms in backwater lakes. Good action for bluegills with a lot of sorting. Yellow Perch - Fair: Anglers are catching a few perch through the ice along vegetation beds in deeper backwater cuts. Mississippi River Pool 10 River level has risen 2.5 feet to 19.7 feet at Lansing over the last week and is expected to be stable at this high level over the next week. Recent rains and high water levels have made ice conditions unpredictable in many areas. Use caution around shoreline areas and any areas that may have current. Bluegill - Good: Ice anglers are catching bluegills on small teardrop jigs tipped with wax worms in backwater lakes. Good action for bluegills with a lot of sorting. Yellow Perch - Fair: Anglers are catching a few perch through the ice along vegetation beds in deeper backwater cuts.
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River level has risen nearly 3 feet to 11.9 feet at Lansing over the last week and is expected to be stable at this high level over the next week. Recent rains and high water levels have made ice conditions unpredictable in many areas. Use caution around shoreline areas and any areas that may have current. The boat ramps in Guttenberg remain blocked with ice. Yellow Perch - Fair: Anglers are catching a few perch through the ice along vegetation beds in deeper backwater cuts. Bluegill - Good: Ice anglers are catching bluegills on small teardrop jigs tipped with wax worms in backwater lakes. Good action for bluegills with a lot of sorting. Recent rains have raised water levels nearly 3 feet higher than this time last week making ice conditions very unpredictable in many areas particularly along shorelines and any areas that have current. With such high levels there may be current in backwater areas that normally are quiet. Use caution if trying to ice fish until water levels begin to stabilize and flooded areas refreeze.
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