June 20, 2023 Driftless Journal

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‘Laura Days’ June 23-25

‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ June 22-25

New Minowa Players are in rehearsals for the upcoming musical production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” The show is based on Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, and includes songs from the Disney animated film. The play opens Thursday, June 22, at the Decorah High School Auditorium. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, June 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available in advance online at newminowaplayers.ludus.com; or from June 19-24, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the at Decorah High School ticket office. Note: The show is rated PG, containing stage violence.

13th annual Lazy River Beer & Wine Fest June 24

Enjoy an afternoon at the 13th annual Lazy River Beer & Wine Fest Saturday, June 24, on the bank of the Mississippi River in Marquette.

The annual event is a fundraiser for the McGregor/Marquette Chamber of Commerce. Participants include four wineries, a new cidery and six breweries, all from Iowa.

“It’s a great chance to sample a huge variety of flavors from our region in an unforgettable setting,” said Chamber Executive

Director Mary Willie.

The event runs from 2 to 6 p.m., and includes unlimited wine and beer sampling, a commemorative glass, food vendors and music by The Guthries.

Those craving a special experience can hop on board Maiden Voyage Tours and enjoy a 90-minute educational and musical cruise on the Mississippi River with captain Robert Vavra. VIP tickets are available for the cruise, which leaves at 12:45 p.m. and

brings passengers back in time for the sampling event. VIP tickets include music and lunch provided with the tour, along with the sampling event. Save room for a late lunch or piece of pie from Jayco Fish, Sadie’s Sweet Shop or Lily’s Tacos.

Tickets are available by visiting the “Events” tab at www.mcgreg-marq.org. Tickets will also be available for sale on the day of the event.

By Roz Weis

Burr Oak’s 2023 Laura Days

celebration is Friday-Sunday, June 23-25, and this year’s festivities promise something for all ages.

Lynn Urban of Racine, Wis., is this year’s guest “schoolmarm” with two presentations titled “Time for School!” on Saturday.

Lynn Urban will present an old-fashioned schoolmarm talk titled “Time for School!” during the Laura Days celebration in Burr Oak Saturday, June 24. (Submitted photo) in the northeast Iowa village. The Ingalls family traveled to Burr Oak back in 1876 to help manage the Masters Hotel. The hotel is now a museum, and it is the only childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder remaining on its original site. A full slate of activities is planned for this year’s celebration. Venues include the park and museum grounds and Barney’s Bar & Grill in Burr Oak.

Urban has been researching Laura Ingalls Wilder for more than 30 years. She has given programs on Laura, her life and writings at numerous schools, libraries, churches and historical sites throughout the Midwest. She has volunteered in Burr Oak and Pepin for their Laura Days celebrations. She has also given presentations at the Old World Wisconsin Laura Days event.

The guest speaker has served on the board of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research Association, and has traveled to the homesites numerous times. Urban has an elementary education degree, and has served as schoolmarm and coordinator for the Racine Heritage Museum’s 1888 Schoolhouse. She lives in Racine with her husband John and has two adult children David and Julie (Scott).

Events

The Burr Oak Laura Days celebration commemorates the time author Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family resided

Entertainment by the Buck Hollow Band is planned Friday, June 23, from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday’s special events include a smoke-off cooking contest, with judging from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tours of the Masters Hotel will be available every half hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A large food tent will be set up, serving brats, hot dogs, walking tacos, pie, drinks and more, starting at 10 a.m. The grand parade down 236th Avenue is scheduled at noon (rain date will be Sunday for the parade). Lynn Urban will present “Time for School!” at 12:30 p.m., and again at 2 p.m., at the schoolhouse. Children’s pioneer games, rendezvous craft demonstrations and hands-on activities will be offered behind the hotel from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The popular pie auction is planned under the main tent at 1:30 p.m., followed by

Ossian summer performances kick off June 21

The 2023 Ossian Summer Performances at the Pavilion will begin on Wednesday, June 21, and run through Sunday, Aug. 13. The events at the Ossian Educational and Performance Pavilion Series at Carey’s Park in Ossian include six movies and nine live performances. The pavilion features a state-of-the-art sound system, a large movie screen and re-

cessed lighting. Individuals and area businesses support specific movies and live performances throughout the summer.

All performances are free.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the event on the lawn.

The first two performances feature two young rising vocalists from Iowa.

Zalaznik grew up on a dairy farm and the radio was always on in the background. He and his parents would sing along to the music as they worked and when they rode in cars together. At the age 10, Zalaznik started learning guitar and at 18 (10 years ago) he was playing music at bars, restaurants and events in the tri-state area. His love of classic and modern

country, and classic rock and folk music comes through in his crowd-pleasing performances.

The first Movie Night on Sunday, June 25, features “Up,” focusing on Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to Ossian performances

On Wednesday, June 21, Mark Zalaznik will perform. Mark Zalaznik

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LEFT- Quasimodo, played by Gabe Twedt, shares a tender scene with Esmeralda, played by Erin Schrader.

The full cast of the New Minowa Players production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” poses for a picture during a recent rehearsal. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

ABOVE- Lead characters rehearse a scene from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” from left: Nick Hirka as Clopin, Gabe Twedt as Quasimodo, Alex Gisleson as Phoebus, Erin Schrader as Esmeralda, and Matt Spencer as Frollo.

The Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church, small but still quite active

By Charlie Warner

A century ago, the landscape of rural America was dotted with small churches of numerous denominations. There was nearly a church on every corner in the neighboring small towns back in the day.

But as the little 80-acre farms were swallowed up, the 10-children families became a thing of the past and scores of folks living in the small towns moved to the cities for better jobs, the number of houses of worship dwindled as well.

During the 1970s and 80s, many of the remaining small churches joined forces and shared a pastor in an effort to share the cost of hiring a fulltime minister. Yoked parishes soon became the norm in rural areas. Some ministers were shared between two and even three congregations.

The yoked parishes worked for a while, but as more and more of the old faithful church

goers

rolls declined and churches closed their doors. The pandemic of 2020 didn’t

help matters either. When they were unable to attend church services in person, some of the Sunday regulars got out of the

habit of going to church. When attendance restrictions were lifted, many had found other things to do on Sunday mornings.

There are very few small rural churches that are not sharing the cost of employing a pastor by themselves. One such church is the Presbyterian Church in Canton.

While the name, “Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church,” sounds like another yoked parish, The Presbyterian Church in Canton merged with Scotland Presbyterian (a small parish five miles north of Harmony) nearly 50 years ago. Although membership has dwindled to about 60 members, Canton-Scotland has continued to be an active part of the community.

The original wood-framed structure was completed in 1885. In 1928, a basement, complete with a kitchen, a restroom and dining area was added. In 1958, the inspiring stained-glass windows depicting the life of Christ were installed. An expansion project in the early 1990s included additional sanctuary seating and a pastor’s office on the main floor, a new entry way and elevator, and the dining area was expanded, men’s and women’s restrooms and two Sunday school classrooms were also added all in the lower level.

While it has been a challenge for the church to continue filling the pulpit, the Canton church is blessed to have Rev. Kate Rupert as its pastor. Pastor Kate serves the church on a part-time basis and provides for its members in a very positive way.

When asked about their pastor and why they enjoy attending Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church, here is what some of the members had to say:

“Pastor Kate relates the Bible to our every day lives. She gives us a positive and meaningful message to start the week. She also challenges us and gives us something to think about,” said Kirsten Wyffels.

“Pastor Kate’s sermons are informative, up lifting, thought provoking, reassuring, easy to understand and provide a positive message,” observed Jane Hall.

“I like the Presbyterian ser-

vice because it is easy to follow. We have friendly people. Pastor Kate provides us with great sermons and she brings the scripture into everyday life,” noted Bette Masters.

“Our church is an easy place to belong, it adds a spiritual dimension to our lives. It reminds me that our faith depends upon divine Grace, ‘unmerited favor,’” said LeRoy Haynes. “Rev. Rupert’s sermons are theologically faithful, and so interesting when she incorporates personal experiences, modern illustrations and literary examples. It is clear that she seriously plans and prepares what she has to say in her sermons,” Haynes added.

Several years ago when the pandemic restricted indoor gatherings, Canton-Scotland had Sunday morning worship on the lawn. Initially, the outdoor services were musical events where members of the church performed the old time church favorites. As interest in the outdoor services grew, short sermons and sing-alongs were added. The Canton church still holds at least one outdoor service each summer. This year it is scheduled for Sunday, June 25, at 10 a.m.

Another event the Canton church holds (twice) each summer is Sunday morning service at the rustic Scotland Church located in the rolling hills north of Harmony. The services this year will be July 23 and Aug. 27.

“Canton-Scotland is a welcoming church that offers grace, love and support for anyone who is looking for a church,” said Rev. Rupert. “There’s no need to be anyone other than who you are at this church. I would hope that anyone would feel like they could come to church and not worry if they weren’t sure what to wear or say or do.”

The Canton-Presbyterian Church is located at 104 Fillmore Ave. Sunday morning services begin at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Church Secretary Linda Turner at galrturner@gmail.com.

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The Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church is located at 104 Fillmore Ave. The wood frame structure was built in 1885. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Charlie Warner)

of the community service projects the Canton church holds is “Hat Day,” where members pledge so much money for each hat, cap or bonnet worn and the money raised goes to the Mabel Area Food Shelf.

Pastor Kate Rupert is shown leading the congregation during a recent Sunday morning service.

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Nat’l High School Bass

Tourney is this week

By Capn. Ted Peck

The 14th Annual High School Bass Fishing World Finals and Championship kicks off June 21 out of Copeland Park in LaCrosse. Over 440 to student teams from all over the United States will be chasing $3.3 million in scholarships and prizes.

Mississippi River pools 7, 8 and 9 are open to competitors with finals of the event on June 24. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair game with a three bass daily bag allowed and 14-inch minimum size requirement.

Working as a fishing guide on the Upper Mississippi for almost 50 years I am diametrically opposed to fishing tourneys that remove quality fish from their habitat to be transported many miles to another river pool to be released and hopefully survive. But after serious torment over situational ethics, I agreed to guide teams from Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arizona prior to cutoff of outside information or assistance at sundown on June 11.

This concession was made for two reasons: help the next generation internalize respect for the environment and other anglers—and teach them how to stay safe in a brutally apathetic, dangerous environment.

River fishing on a bona fide force of nature like the Mississippi was a foreign concept to all three teams of future BASS pros I guided.

The first lesson deals with fishing philosophy. If you focus on fishers in 439 other teams, it’s game over before you even launch an $80,000 bass boat. Every boat in high school competition has an adult captain to drive the boat between fishing spots chosen by participants.

Success on the River—and fishing in general—is adopting a philosophy that you are fishing against the fish, not other fishers. The balance point of this quest is the River itself. Work with the River instead of fighting it and odds tip in your favor.

A classic example of this philosophy is casting the shoreline along a shady rip-rapped area on the River mainstem. Working this structure by using the

Oklahoma bass fishers Cooper Lewis and Wyatt Wisian hone their bass fishing skills on backwaters of Pool 9. (submitted)

electric trolling motor while heading upstream means the troller has to pull the boat at higher speeds. Making directional adjustments under power is challenging. Fishing a shady bank with the boat’s bow pointed downstream allows lower trolling motor speeds. But with the current pushing you the boat is moving too fast to work fish holding spots effectively.

Learning how to work down a shady shoreline backwards is a foreign concept to bass fishers. Once my young clients learned how to do this their presentation and catch rate increased significantly. Fish in a river system always face into the current. Sliding downstream backwards enables the angler in the bow of the boat to make an optimum presentation with a search bait like the Rat-L-Trap. The angler fishing in the back of the boat can cast perpendicular to the shoreline with a finesse lure like a senko or Ned rig, with the option of throwing a search bait like a Bill Lewis lures MR-6 directly downstream, retrieving his cast slowly back upstream to the boat.

The MR-6 floats at rest and dives when retrieved. A productive retrieve which “tics” the rocks when being pulled back upstream will result in snagging up if you’re doing it right. But allowing the reel to free spool, carrying the slack line downstream with fishing rod held high causes a large “J” in the line, often freeing the lure from the snag. More often than not, a fish is waiting when the lure backs out of the rocks and starts floating towards the surface.

If you caught that reference of fishing the shady side of the River the learning curve is shortened. Towering bluffs along the Mississippi create shade along the east shoreline in the morning until about 10:30 a.m. in some spots. Likewise, shade which puts bass in a more active feeding mood begins draping western shores about 4 p.m.

Essentially all bass fishing is done beyond the red and green

channel markers that designate navigable water. The mnemonic “red, right, return” when heading inland from the sea or navigating upstream provides orientation when easing out of a backwater toward the channel.

Navigating toward the channel should always be done at a 90-degree angle to the shoreline. A vector of 45 degrees may lead to unwelcome contact with rocky structures called wingdams or closing dams. Boat captains from other states unfamiliar with river fishing learned to always give the downstream side of islands a wide berth to avoid siltation and sandbars.

Bass location in many productive summer spots on the Mississippi is often one foot deeper than a rod tip poked in the water as it disappears from view.

There are hundreds of islands in the Mississippi River flood plain. Water can be mere inches deep across acres of faceless water which lies between these barriers. A key to finding deeper, navigable water is looking for islands with tall green trees. The flood of 2019 killed up to 60 percent of mature trees on some areas of pool 9. Islands with living trees usually mean less siltation and deeper water close to shore.

An old River guide’s greatest satisfaction comes from seeing a novice angler catch a “personal best” fish using a lure they have never used before.

Weigh in for the 14th annual high school World Bass Fishing National Championship will be 4 p.m. this Friday at Copeland Park, on Clinton street in LaCrosse, Wis.

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Open Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Check out our website, www. thelandingmarket.com, for online ordering, individual vendor hours and menus. The Landing Market is a modern food hall. We are home to local vendors such as The Buzz Cafe, Justin’s, Root 43,

crowd. Daily lunch specials. Large variety of tap and local beers! Great Bloody Marys! Best wings around! Great place to bring the family! Lots of TVs! View menus at www.tbocks.com.

WinnMed Hospice Staff (l-r) Jen Nahl, Keegan Luzum, Brittany Anderson, Melissa Whelan, Toni Meyer, Jill Shindelar, Nancy Haberichter, Dee Heying, Mary Wagner, Natasha Rausch and Emily Falck. (submitted photo)

WinnMed Hospice ride and breakfast set for June 25

The annual WinnMed Hospice Memorial Ride is set for Sunday, June 25. The event will begin on the WinnMed campus in Decorah with a free-will donation breakfast, and will be held rain or shine.

The 2023 event will support new specialty therapies for hospice patients: Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Massage Therapy and Spiritual Counseling.

WinnMed Hospice Director Nancy Haberichter explained, “For hospice patients dealing with both physical and emotional pain and anxiety, the therapies can provide positive changes in mood, relaxation, peace and comfort. They reduce anxiety and stress and bring on

more social interaction with caregivers and families.”

Details

A free-will donation breakfast is open to the public from 9 to 10:30 a.m., in the WinnMed Café Courtyard, with parking available in Lot F. Menu includes french toast and sausages, cinnamon rolls, fruit, coffee and juice.

All vehicles are welcome to participate in the poker run. There is an entry fee per person and sign-in is available from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bikes and cars will take off from WinnMed to begin the poker run at 11 a.m. The ride will take a tour of the beautiful roads of northeast

Locals awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 3,000 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Local winners include Decorah’s Diep N. Doan from the University of Texas at Dallas toward a computer science degree, and Dawson J. Wenthold of Ossian from the University of Tulsa toward a finance degree.

colleges and universities include 81 private and 72 public institutions located in 42 states and the District of Columbia. College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners announced

are a part of the distinguished group of more than 7,140 high school seniors who will receive National Merit Scholarships for college undergraduate study worth nearly $28 million.

Iowa and will end at Pivo Brewery in Calmar at 4:30 p.m., with a silent auction, door prizes and refreshments.

WinnMed Hospice provides end-of-life care that ensures quality of life, compassion and comfort for patients and their loved ones. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to patients and families in Allamakee, Clayton, Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek Counties.

For more information on the Hospice Memorial Ride, contact WinnMed Hospice at 563387-3024 or ride organizer Daryl Hinton at 563-423-5564

Judgement against Jones in civil case

Marsha Angell won the final judgement in Chickasaw County Court in the June 7 non-jury trial in the civil case against Tin, Rust and Harmony store owner Mindy Jones for non-payment of Angell’s merchandise Jones sold in her Harmony, Minn. store in 2021. Jones, of Waterloo, did not appear at trial, and was found in default.

Angell sold Jones products to resell in her Harmony store, and Jones gave payment checks to Angell that were returned by the bank due to non-sufficient funds. The NSF checks totaled $33,437.29. In addition, Jones failed to pay Angell for $5,076.53 of inventory.

In judgment against Tin, Rust and Harmony, LLC, Judge Richard Stochl awarded Angell not only the amount owed from NSF checks, but interest on those amounts totaling approximately $1,500, and the unpaid commission for items to the tune of just under $800.

In a judgement against Jones, the judge ordered Jones to pay the $10,000 for the loan still owed, with interest accumulated to an additional $1,500 and all of Angell’s attorney fees.

The total judgement for Angell was $37,494.20 from Tin, Rust and Harmony, and $55,750.32 from Mindy Jones. Jones is facing 14 felony

charges in this same incident at trial in Fillmore County, Minn., scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, at 9 a.m.

Jones’ pretrial conference for the Allamakee County charges for Arson in the First Degree and Animal Mistreatment in the matter of Jones’ Tin, Rust and Harmony store in Waukon destroyed by fire in February 2022 has been set for Sept. 11 with a jury trial scheduled to begin at Oct. 4. Her Fillmore County trial for 33 counts of felony theft and forgery charges totaling over $37,000 for allegedly depositing a friend’s checks to Jones’ accounts without his knowledge is set for Oct. 9.

Not guilty plea entered in 2022 infant death

Shirley Weber of Cresco was charged with Child Endangerment-Death, a felony, by Howard County as of May 11 in the June 28, 2022, incident that re-

sulted in the death of an infant under her care at her homebased daycare.

Weber entered a plea of not guilty at the Wednesday, June 7,

hearing in Howard County. Her trial has been set for Wednesday, July 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the Howard County Courthouse.

BREAKFAST ON THE FARM

Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the Finalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. An additional group of scholars will be announced in July, bringing the total number of college-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients in the 2023 competition to more than 3,800.

This year, 153 higher education institutions are underwriting Merit Scholarship awards through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Sponsor

Bring the Family & Explore Iowa’s Dairy Center!

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Asparagus . . . part three

By Jessica Woodward

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By now, your patches should have gone to seed in preparation for next year’s harvest. It is safe to say that our stalks are officially taller than I am. But while it’s still abundant, I like to share my harvest with friends, coworkers, and family alike. And, I must say, having our own patch that’s about 20 feet long by 7 feet wide, I’m about asparagus-ed out at this point. However, for all of you who don’t have such a large patch, don’t fear! Asparagus is still bountiful at the market and at

our local grocery stores.

And the final recipe of this three-part asparagus madness will incorporate various other produce items that you can find alongside that beloved asparagus at the farm stands. This is my favorite time of year, as local produce becomes more constant and more recipes include all things fresh and yummy.

One of my favorite things to pair with asparagus is mushrooms. And this third recipe will

not disappoint. It is not heavy, there’s no cream or a bunch of cheese — it’s great for hot evenings. In fact, it’s the perfect recipe to make if you have a flat-top grille outside. No need to stand inside over the stove.

Think of it as a twist on fried rice!

Well, now that part three is done, it’s on to the next adventure as we added a flock of chickens to our home!

Almond Asparagus Rice Dish

Ingredients

2 small leeks, white and green parts only, cut into halfmoons

2 cups of asparagus, cut on the bias in 1-inch pieces

1 pint of mushrooms, sliced

1/2 cup of sliced almonds

How to

2 cloves of garlic, shaved

2 cups of cooked rice

1 pound of ground sausage

Zest of one lemon

2 tablespoons of chives

2 tablespoons of butter

Salt and pepper

In a large skillet, brown the sausage, remove, drain and set aside.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the leeks to the skillet with a pinch of salt and caramelize for about five minutes.

Add mushrooms and brown 3-5 minutes.

Add asparagus and garlic, season with a pinch of salt and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the remaining butter, rice and cooked sausage back to the skillet. Stir and cook together for 3-5 minutes.

Taste and season with pepper and salt if needed.

Stir in the lemon zest and top with chives and almonds.

100th birthday celebration

A 100th birthday celebration will be held for Lillian Bruvold from Sunday, June 25, 2-4 p.m., at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church located at 1725 Washington Prairie Road in rural Decorah. No gifts please. Send cards to Lillian at 708 Center Ave., Decorah, IA 52101.

Laura Days

continued from front announcement of coloring contest winner and smoke-off contest winners. Kids waterball is scheduled at 3 p.m. A bean bag tournament also will commence at 3 p.m. Entertainment by JR Brink Band will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday’s activities include coffee and donuts at the food tent at 9:30 a.m. A gospel music service is in the main tent with GrassRun Band and Pastor David Werges from 10 to 11 a.m. The annual raffle drawing is scheduled at 11 a.m. (tickets may be purchased at the museum or by contacting museum board members prior to the Laura Days celebration). Tours of the hotel will be offered from noon to 3 p.m.

The Museum Gift Shop and Visitor Center will be open from noon to 4 p.m. throughout the weekend. Rain location for many of the events is the Burr Oak Lutheran Church.

Lillian Bruvold

NICC expands electrician program

Two programs at Northeast Iowa Community College –Commercial/Residential Electrician and Industrial Electrician – have recently completed comprehensive renovations to three lab areas. There are now additional courses in blueprint reading and small equipment operation with three full-time faculty. The new enhancements allow NICC to expand program capacity from 15 students annually to 30 students. Students who graduate from the two-year program earn 2,000 journeyman electrician hours that are applicable to industry in both Iowa and Minnesota.

The two-year Industrial Electrician program teaches advanced coursework in solar energy, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), solid state electronics, motor controls, industrial troubleshooting and residential and commercial electrical construction.

For more information on the programs, visit nicc.edu

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Chevy 3/4 ton pickup w/snow plow - runs, 4x4 w/ title; 1979 1/2 ton Chevy - runs, w/title; 1984 Ford F150 - runs, 4x4; 1995 Lincoln Town car w/title; 1979 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup w/title; 1979 F350 pickup; 1995 Chevy van; Datson pickup; 1980 F150 pickup w/title; 1985 F150 pickup; 1941 IH pickup w/title; 1956 Ford Thunderbird - needs to be rebuilt; - been inside, w/title; 1977 3/4 ton 2wd w/title; May have more titles by sale day. Shop tools & equipment. Piles of scrap iron. Terry Quanrude For full listing, go to www.smedrealty.com/monroe-auctions REAL ESTATE & COLLECTIBLE or like us on Facebook Monroe Auction Service AUCTIONEER NOTE: Large Auction - 2 rings - both start at 9AM. Large furniture, vehicles, tractors sell on a walk through basis. 30 days to remove. Buyer responsible for their own purchases. THIS IS A VERY PARTIAL LISTING! Follow website & Facebook for updates closer to sale time. LUNCH ON GROUNDS. Everything to be settled for day of sale. Not responsible for accidents or lost articles. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any advertised or preprinted material. Everything sells as is. More than headlines and clickbait, get the FULL story for just [that’s90¢/week way less than a cup of co ee]

FOR SALE: Transportation items from Decorah CSD bus garage. There are 11 lots of miscellaneous items too long to list. Please see list and pictures at our school website: https://decorah.k12.ia.us/2023/06/ for-sale-transportation-items-fromthe-decorah-csd-bus-garage/. Silent bids due to 510 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA 52101 by noon on Tuesday June 27th, 2023. Items must be picked up by noon on June 29, 2023. If interested in viewing in person, please call (563) 382-4165 or (563)

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a sale of personal property of Dave Coulter will be held at Unit 108, Store-it Storage, 2340 East Ridge Road, Decorah, IA. The item will be sold to the highest bidder and who must be present. Item includes: warehouse storage shelving, other shelving, wooden desk, wooden rocking chairs, wood file cabinet, golf club, car ramps, work

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a sale of personal property of Lori Bakken will be held at Unit 16, Store-it Storage, 2340 East Ridge Road, Decorah, IA. The item will be sold to the highest bidder and who must be present. Item includes but not limited to: Bissell carpet cleaner, kitchen items, laundry items, chairs, shelves, children’s, clothes, rugs, tools, lamps, boom box and other household items.

Looking for caring individuals who want to be a positive influence in the lives of others. Positions available in the Decorah, Cresco and surrounding area for respite workers and community trainers.

Duties include working with individuals who have disabilities, by helping them to become comfortable and integrated into the community and giving caregivers a break. Hours are very flexible and can be worked around class schedules, other jobs and activities. Please call Quality Choices @ 319-283-1474 or email Qci283@trxinc.com for more information. 24-4-JP-12

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A full-time Family Educator position is open at Helping Services working under a grant funded through Early Childhood Iowa. We are looking for someone who is positive, motivated, and passionate about working with families with children birth to three years old. Family Educators need to be willing to become trained in Parents as Teachers curriculum. Minimum education: BA/BS in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Health Promotion, Education or related field or two year degree with commensurate years of experience. Send resume and cover letter to Barb Fjelstul at bfjelstul@helpingservices.org. Position open until filled. EOE

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Accounting Clerk

Luther College is seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk. Clerk is responsible for administering the purchase card program, processing journal entries, performing reconciliations, assisting with accounts payable functions of processing invoices/vouchers for payment, backup check processing duties periodically, and institutional loan administration backup. High school diploma with at least one-year experience in accounts payable position is required. Associate degree in accounting is helpful. Also required is an understanding of an integrated general ledger accounting system, general computer skills with proficiency in spreadsheet usage. Accuracy of data and communication skills are very important to this position. Must be proficient at using an administrative software program, word, excel, email, web browser applications. Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day.

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are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. A part-time position may also be available for qualified candidates desiring fewer hours. To apply, email resume or a description of education and work experience along with contact information to sandeanandco@gmail.com or call 563-238-2624 to request an application. HELP WANTED AUTO MECHANIC and/or AG MECHANIC Sandean & Company 514 IA-24, Lawler, Iowa Inc. -CODE- WANTED: Someone to put up small fence in backyard in Decorah, and an estimate for small deck. Please call 382-8825. 25-2-JP-pd-3 The family of Gary Kroshus Driftless Journal Thursday, January 2, 2020 A-13 CLASSIFIEDS driftless 563-382-4221 | CLASSIFIEDS@DECORAHNEWSPAPERS.COM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR RENT SERVICES HELP WANTED FARM MARKET FARMS FOR SALE FARMS FOR RENT WANTED TO BUY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ANNOUNCEMENTS AUTOMOTIVE CARDS OF THANKS ENTERTAINMENT Sat., June 24 • 9 AM 2036 Hwy 76 - Waukon, IA 6 miles N of Waukon on Hwy. 76 AUCTION CLERK: Monroe Auction Service, 563-380-1676 !NO BUYER PREMIUMS! REAL ESTATE 1.92 Acres M/L w/older home needing some attention. Just minutes from Upper Iowa River and several NEI Trout streams, right on State Hwy. Locally referred to as Old Hanover Store. Check out the opportunities this may hold. Selling As Is. Closing attorney: William Shafer. For viewingcall Dianne Quanrude at 563-568-7773. REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 11 A.M. COLLECTIBLE- 80+ crocks, jugs, bowls - various conditions, Cookie jars, Duck decoys and carvings, 7 Up Machine - bottle type, Coca-Cola radio, wood cases, bottles, Grain belt beer tray, Old Style pitcher, Schmitt Beer light, Marlboro metal sign, Leaded glass hanging lamps, Tobacco & other tins, Carnival & Depression glass, Jewel-T, Hull,

Admissions Visit Coordinator

Luther College is seeking a full-time Admissions Visit Coordinator to coordinate all aspects of a campus visit for prospective students beginning with the initial contact via phone/electronic request. Coordinator arranges all activity requests including, but not limited to campus tours, admissions counselor meetings, class/rehearsal/athletic practice observations, and faculty/coach/staff meetings. Position also creates all necessary paperwork and reminders to those involved in the visit and assists in the supervision of student workers, and completes other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or advance business courses preferred. Minimum of two years office/customer service is required as well as a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must be comfortable meeting and interacting with campus visitors and oncampus constituents.

Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day.

Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal. To view the complete job description and apply for this position and all current openings, please go to the employment website at www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers 25-2-J-12

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a sale of personal property of Dave Coulter will be held at Unit 108, Store-it Storage, 2340 East Ridge Road, Decorah, IA. The item will be sold to the highest bidder and who must be present. Item includes: warehouse storage shelving, other shelving, wooden desk, wooden rocking chairs, wood file cabinet, golf club, car ramps, work bench and etc.

Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

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The Decorah Public Library is seeking an energetic leader to fill a full-time Children’s and Young Adult Librarian position. Ideal candidate will be a dynamic, creative individual who has a passion for serving children, young adults, and families and providing transformative library experiences.

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Luther College seeks applications for the position of Resident Director for Ylvisaker Hall. The director is responsible for coordinating the student learning and personal development program in a coeducational residence hall housing approximately 250 students. Duties include: supervision of undergraduate student staff; administering housing operations and hall program budget, advising hall government, and serving as a conduct officer. This is a live-in position. Weekend leaves (up to two per month) and overnight absences require prior approval.

Master’s degree is preferred, Bachelor’s degree required. Previous residence life experience strongly preferred.

Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day.

DUTIES Duties include, but will not be limited to: creating, promoting, and overseeing all services, collections, and programs for children and young adults; assisting with the development and implementation of the library’s goals, objectives, and policies; researching and coordinating library services for children and young adults; developing and implementing new and revised programs for children and young adults; and overseeing expenditure of the materials budget for the children’s and young adult department. Position receives direction from the Library Director and collaborates with other library staff. This full-time role requires a varied work schedule that fluctuates day to day and week to week including some evening and weekend hours based on the needs of the Children’s and Young Adult department. PTO requests generally need to be arranged around critical program times including June and July.

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Exemplary customer service skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; a passion for working with children, young adults, and their families; extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development, children’s and young adult literature, and library materials for youth in various formats; the ability to model best practices in public library work with children and young adults; the ability to form effective collaborative relationships with schools, committees, and other community organizations and departments who serve children; a vision for and the desire to reach underserved youth populations; the ability to quickly respond to and solve problems; a high degree of empathy, diplomacy, and patience; superior listening skills; a friendly, approachable style that children and teens gravitate to; and curiosity, creativity, and innovative thinking.

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Trojans sweep Central at home

By Logan Manderfield and Becky Walz

The Turkey Valley softball team (7-12, 6-2 UIC) picked up a pair of conference wins Wednesday night over Central Elkader in Jackson Junction, then went 1-2 in games at the New Hampton tournament Saturday.

Clean sweep

Playing a UIC doubleheader at home Wednesday the Trojans swept Central Elkader (3-12, 2-6 UIC) in a pair of close contests, 12-11 and 6-5.

The first game started off with Central getting out to an early 3-1 lead. However, Turkey Valley’s freshman pitcher Maici Weber hit a game-tying threerun home run over the left field fence, bringing the score to 4-4. Over the next three innings, the two teams scored a combined 14 runs, along with two lead changes and a tie, bringing the score to 11 runs apiece. Turkey Valley ended up shutting out the Warriors at the top of the seventh inning, giving the Trojans a chance at ending the game with just a single run. At the bottom of the seventh inning, senior second baseman Alison Leibold made just enough contact with a pitch that senior third baseman Olivia Snyder was able to score the game winning run.

The second game started off with a bang for the Turkey Valley. At the end of the first three innings, the Trojans were up by a score of 5-1. The fifth run that the Trojans scored was a solo shot over the left field fence that was hit by senior centerfielder Clare Courtney. At the top of the sixth inning, Central scored three runs, bringing the Warriors within just one run of the Trojans. At the top of the seventh inning, the Warriors scored just one run, which tied the game, but it allowed the Trojans to get their second walk-off hit of the night by scoring just one run. Sure enough, that is exactly what happened. At the bottom of the seventh inning, Courtney hit a ball between the gap between the shortstop and the third baseman, resulting in the

game winning run, which was scored by freshman M. Weber.

Halle Weber was the winning pitcher in both contests.

Exciting win; Decorah bests NH in eight innings

1; Vsetecka

1; H. Weber 1; RBI – M. Weber

5; Vsetecka 2; Leibold 1; Brianna Busta 1; SB – Snyder 1; Kinsey Reicks 1; Hoffert

1; 1B – H. Weber 2; M. Weber 1; Courtney 1; Busta 1; Vsetecka 1; RBI – M. Weber 2; Courtney 2; Jacqlyn Schmitt 1; SB

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New Hampton tourney

Back on the diamond Saturday at the New Hampton tournament, the Trojans faced Denver (7-15), New Hampton (9-6) and Nashua-Plainfield (2-19) and came away with one win.

Turkey Valley fell just short in game one against Denver, 6-5, as both teams tagged the ball for nine hits. For the Trojans Courtney produced a double and drove in a run, while Leibold manufactured two singles and two RBI. M. Weber also had two hits and one RBI.

Game two was another close one as the Trojans fell to New Hampton, 5-3. This time TV had four hits with M. Weber accounting for two of them. Courtney and Kinsey Reicks also had one apiece with Reicks driving in a run.

The Trojan bats were hard at work in the third game against Nashua-Plainfield as TV defeated the Huskies, 14-4, in five frames. TV tallied 10 hits in the contest including doubles by M. Weber, Brianna Busta and Abigail Schmitt. M. Weber also garnered a single and three RBI.

Third win over NFV for TV baseball

By Logan Manderfield

Having won the first two meetings of the season over North Fayette Valley (3-16, 3-7 UIC), the Turkey Valley baseball team (9-10, 7-5 UIC) was looking for the three-game sweep Thursday, June 15, at home — and got it, 5-1.

The game started with NFV getting out to an early 1-0 lead at the top of the first inning. At the bottom of the third inning, Turkey Valley tied the game with a sacrifice fly by senior right fielder Chase Hayek. The game remained tied until the bottom of the fifth inning, when the Trojans scored four runs. Neither team would score for the rest of the game, leaving TV with the 5-1 victory.

SW handcuffed by Beckman

Class 2A No. 4 Dyersville Beckman (14-7) was able to strike early and often offensively to cruise to a 14-4 victory over the South Winn baseball team (14-5, 11-0 UIC).

The Warriors put up three runs in the bottom of the fifth to extend the game but Beckman was able to respond with another big inning in the sixth to put the game away.

“We knew we would face a top notch opponent this evening and their starting pitcher coming off of an injury was really tough on us in his first start in the year. Our guys look forward to these big matchups, and unfortunately this was not our night,” said Coach Alex Smith.

South Winn had five hits in the contest — a double by Carson Streeter and singles by Carson Wenthold, Jamie Kuennen, Kole Hageman and Brody Tieskoetter.

On the hill, Braiden Todd took the loss with Hageman and Tieskoetter throwing in relief.

The Warriors will be at North Fayette Valley Tuesday, June 20, at 4 p.m. South Winn will be at Postville Thursday, June 22, at 7 p.m., then travel to Sumner-Fredericksburg Friday, June 23, for a 5 p.m. varsity game. The Warriors will conclude the week at home Saturday, June 24, in a four-team tournament with Osage, Kee and Williamsburg starting at 9:30 a.m.

Games this week

Monday the Trojans were at West Central and host St. Ansgar Tuesday, June 20, at 7 p.m.

The week continues with a varsity twinbill at home against North Fayette Valley Wednesday, June 21, at 5 p.m., then the TV is at Crestwood Thursday, June 22, which starts with a ninth-grade game at 4 p.m. The Trojans will finish the week at the Decorah tournament Saturday, June 24, at 9 a.m.

After freshman pitcher Logan Busta gave up just one run over the course of the first five innings, junior pitcher Oliver

Schmitt came in to finish the game. In the batter’s box, the Trojans garnered seven hits. Carson Busta and Aidan Holthaus each contributed a double, while Garrett Dietzenbach went 2-for-3 at the plate. Calvin Bodensteiner, Schmitt and Caleb Kurtenbach also had a hit for TV.

The Trojans were in action against MFL MarMac Monday and will head to Garnavillo to face Clayton Ridge-Central Tuesday, June 20, at 4 p.m., followed by a junior varsity contest.

Logan Busta (WP) – 5IP, 1R, 4H, 2BB, 4K; Oliver Schmitt (RP) – 2IP,

1H, 2K

2B – Carson Busta 1; Aidan

Holthaus 1; 1B – Garrett

Dietzenbach 2; Calvin Bodensteiner

1; Schmitt 1; Caleb Kurtenbach

1; RBI – Holthaus 2; Schmitt 1; Chase Hayek 1; Kurtenbach 1; SB –Bodensteiner 2; Hayek 2; C. Busta 1

Coming up in varsity sports

June 20 – SW bb at North Fayette Valley, 4 p.m.; TV bb at Clayton Ridge, 4 p.m.; Dec bb at Waverly-Shell Rock, 5 p.m.; Dec sb at Waukon, 5:30 p.m.; TV sb vs. St. Ansgar, 5:30 p.m.; SW sb vs. Riceville, 7 p.m.

June 21 –SW sb at Postville, 5 p.m.; TV sb vs. North Fayette Valley, 5 p.m.; Dec bb at Independence, 7 p.m.

June 22 – Dec sb vs. Waverly-Shell Rock, 5:30 p.m.; Dec bb vs. Clear Lake, 7 p.m.; SW bb at Postville, 7 p.m.; SW sb at Oelwein, 7 p.m.; TV sb at Crestwood, 7 p.m.

Warrior offense comes to play in wins

The South Winn softball team (11-10, 7-1 UIC) picked up two conference victories to finish the week over MFL MarMac on the road before falling to Class 2A No. 14 Osage at home.

A good day

It was a slug-fest Wednesday as the Warriors swept MFL MarMac (5-14. 5-5 UIC) in Monona, 7-0 and 18-6.

The UIC teams went scoreless in the first three frames of game one before South Winn scratched one run across the plate in the fourth and another in the fifth. A five-run seventh inning gave the Warriors a cushion and the 7-0 win.

In game one, the Warriors had 11 hits with Ali Heying going 2-for-4 with a triple and a double. Three others accounted for doubles including two by Morgan Kriener. Providing a double apiece were Abby Wagner and Morgan Kleve.

The bats really heated up in

game two with SW plating a run in the second, three in the third and six in the fourth before allowing the Bulldogs to score their first run of the night in the bottom of the fifth. The Warriors got another in the sixth and put the game out of MFL MarMac’s reach with seven runs in the final stanza to win 18-6.

Morgan Kleve went nearly 19 innings since giving up the last unearned run. The SW senior got the double win with 13 innings of work, giving up 10 total hits and striking out 10.

The nightcap saw South Winn produce 22 hits. Once again Heying was hot at the plate, going 5-for-5 with a triple, two doubles and six RBI.

Wagner also had two doubles.

“I’m very happy with our pitching, defense and our hitting just keeps getting better,” said Coach Ken Buchheit.

Strong base running, pitching and defense gave the Decorah softball team (10-7, 6-1 NEIC) its sixth league win of the season Friday night. The Vikes bested New Hampton (8-6, 4-5 NEIC) at home, 6-5 in eight frames.

The Chickasaws struck first with a run in the opening frame and took a 2-0 lead on a solo homer by Elaina Rosonke in the third. Decorah then responded with three of its own in the bottom half of the third frame, taking advantage of walks issued to Jasera Tweten and Bryar Duwe. An error and a pass ball allowed them both to score. The third run was scored by Lani Hubka after she reached base on an error and scampered to third on the error. Lillian Olson drove Hubka in on a grounder.

The Vikes extended their lead to 5-0 in the fifth with Hubka and Olson both crossing the plate. A second solo home run by New Hampton gave the Chickasaws hope in the sixth and the visitors tied the game in the top of the seventh.

With the game knotted 5-5, the Vikes went down in order in the bottom of the seventh and were forced into an extra inning. In the eighth, New Hampton threatened with the lead-off batters standing on second and third before Decorah pitcher Clara Hjelle retired the next three with strikeouts.

The Viking freshman pitcher then led off the bottom of the eighth, reaching base on a walk and advancing to second on a wild pitch. A sac bunt by Dylin Thompson moved Hjelle to third. Decorah loaded the bases with walks to Sydney Kipp and Paige Werner. A third walk to Duwe walked Hjelle in for the winning Viking run.

Hjelle was a rock on the mound. She went all eight frames, striking out 12 while scattering eight hits. Decorah got seven hits in the contest. Autumn Schaller was 2-for-4 with a double. Providing the other hits for the Vikes were Duwe, Hubka, Olson, Lauren Luzum and Thompson.

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Kleve (WP) – 6IP, 4R, 6H, 2BB, 3K; Abby Wagner (RP) – 1IP, 2R, 1H 3B – Heying 1; 2B – Wagner 2; Heying 2; 1B – A. Willey 3; Kriener 2; Britney Hageman 2; Kleve 2; Heying 2; E. Willey 2; Luzum 1; Avery Humpal 1; Opperman 1; Hailey Riehle 1; RBI – Heying 6; Kleve 3; A. Willey 2; Luzum 1; Hageman 1; E. Willey 1; Humpal 1; Riehle 1

Out of the league

The Warriors wrapped up last week at home against Osage (16-6) Thursday, falling in three frames, 13-1. Osage ran away with a 5-1 lead in the first frame and closed the game with eight more runs in the third inning.

South Winn tallied just three hits in the contest with Wagner going 2-for-2 with a double.

Hageman had the only other hit and the lone RBI in the first inning.

Kleve took the loss, giving up 13 runs on 11 hits and striking out two.

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Osage 5 0 8 x x x x 13 11

SW 1 0 0 x x x x 1 3

Kleve (LP) – 3IP, 13R, 11H, 3BB, 2K 2B – Abby Wagner 1; 1B –Wagner 1; Hageman 1; RBI –

Hageman 1

Another week

The Warriors host Riceville in a JV/varsity twinbill Tuesday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m., then pack their bags and travel to Postville Wednesday, June 21, for a varsity doubleheader at 5 p.m.

It will be a busy week for the Lady Vikes that begins at Waukon Tuesday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m. Decorah will host Waverly-Shell Rock Thursday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m., and finish the week at home with North Fayette Valley Friday, June 23, at 7 p.m., and host the Viking tournament Saturday, June 24, at 9 a.m.

Lauren Luzum 1; Schaller 1; Dylin Thompson 1; RBI – Olson 2; Duwe 1; SB – Hubka 1; Olson 1

Third baseman Olivia Snyder fields a fly ball in foul territory during the Trojan’s sweep over Central Wednesday. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Decorah outfielder Dylin Thompson quickly fires the ball back to the infield. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

South Winn’s Ali Heying puts the ball down on a bunt at MFL MarMac Wednesday in the Warriors conference wins, 7-0 and 18-6. (Photo courtesy of Kali Kleve)

Freshman Braiden Todd started on the hill for the Warriors in Friday’s game versus Dyersville Beckman. In the background is first baseman Keagen Streeter. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Striking out four, Trojan freshman Logan Busta threw five innings to earn the win over North Fayette Valley Thursday night. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

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Local teams battle each other, Ottumwa

In what has become an annual tradition, the Decorah, South Winn and Ottumwa baseball teams have battled it out on the diamond. Saturday the trio of squads competed at Luther College with Ottumwa (19-6) sweeping the local teams and the Vikes (13-7) besting the Warriors (14-5).

Decorah and Bulldogs

The Vikes and Ottumwa opened the day’s activities with the Bulldogs dominating the offensive attack, handing Decorah a 9-1 loss.

Ottumwa plated its first two runs in the second to open the game. Decorah’s lone run came in the top of the third following a Casey Brickley single that landed him on second due to a Bulldog throwing error, allowing him to score later in the frame. From there it was all Ottumwa who scored four times in the fourth, once in the fifth and twice in the sixth.

Splitting time on the mound were Fisher Tweten and Landon Kuennen. At the plate, Decorah tallied just three hits by Kaden Alstad, Brickley and Ben Wymer.

“In spite of the result of a loss in this game, we were pleased with many of our at bats against one of the best pitchers we will face all year long. Ottumwa is a very solid team that kept pressure on us to make plays throughout the game,” said Decorah coach Adam Riley.

Fisher Tweten (LP) – 3IP, 2R, 5H, 1BB, 3K; Landon Kuennen (RP) –3IP, 7R, 5H, 3BB, 1K 1B – Kaden Alstad 1; Casey

Brickley 1; Ben Wymer 1

SW takes on Ottumwa

In game two, Ottumwa jumped out to an early lead before the South Winn was able to cut it to a 10-8 deficit in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Bulldogs would go on to outscore the Warriors 11-1 over the final three innings to secure the 21-9 victory.

“This game got out of hand on our part with free bases and when you compound that by facing a good hitting team, we

gave up way too many big innings to be competitive,” said SW Coach Alex Smith.

The Warriors had five pitchers make appearances including Carson Streeter, Parker Timp, Kaden Bullerman, Cody Meyer and Dylan Taylor.

South Winn pounded out nine hits with Jamie Kuennen going 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base. Carson Wenthold and C. Streeter each knocked out two singles as well with Keagen Streeter and Braiden Todd each contributing one.

Carson Streeter (LP)

1IP, 4R, 4H, 1BB, 1K; Parker Timp (RP) – 2IP, 6R, 5H, 5BB; Kaden Bullerman (RP)

– 3IP, 4R, 4H, 4BB, 2K; Cody Meyer (RP) – 1/3IP, 1H; Dylan Taylor (RP)

– 2/3IP, 7R, 5H, 4BB

2B – Jamie Kuennen 1; 1B –Carson Wenthold 2; C. Streeter

2; Kuennen 2; Keagen Streeter 1; Braiden Todd 1; RBI – Kuennen

3; SB – Wenthold 1; C. Streeter 1; Kuennen 1

Vikes vs. Warriors

Wrapping up the day was the neighborhood battle between Decorah and South Winn with the Vikes coming out on top 5-2.

“We are extremely happy for the kids to get a hard fought and well-earned win in this game. The execution offensively in the later stages of this game combined with solid pitching performances from Brady

Bohner and Ethan Holthaus really put us in a position to earn this win,” noted Viking Coach Riley.

South Winn jumped out to an early two-run lead after one inning, having taken advantage of walks issued to brothers Carson and Keagen Streeter. From there the Warriors couldn’t get much going against the Viking pitching having just two hits in the contest.

Decorah was able to tie it in the bottom of the fourth on several Warrior errors, allowing Kaden Alstad and Cade Olson to score. The Vikes took the go ahead runs in the fifth inning with three big runs plated by Brayden Hartl, Alstad and Olson.

“We just had an off game at the plate and if that happens, you really have to be clean on the defensive side of things and we didn’t have that in us in this game,” said SW Coach Smith.

“It was great to play at the Luther College field. Thanks to all that were involved in making that happen for our guys to experience a college facility.”

The Vikes had five hits in the contest. With one apiece were Brayden Hartl, Caleb Meyer, Olson, Fisher Tweten and Ben Wymer with Casey Brickley driving in two runs.

Carson Wenthold had a double for the Warriors with Kaden Bullerman coming up with a hit as well.

Viking baseball moves to 9-4 in NEIC

Going on the road in conference action Friday, the Decorah baseball team (13-7, 9-4 NEIC) shutout Crestwood (4-14, 3-10 NEIC) in five innings, 10-0.

Following a scoreless first inning, the Vikes got rid of the jitters and went to work, scoring six runs after sending 12 batters to the plate. Decorah put up three more in the fourth and closed the game out with one in the fifth.

“Game one was a wellplayed and executed game both offensively and defensively. Kaden Alstad was outstanding on the mound not allowing a hit through his five innings of work,” said Coach Adam Riley.

Alstad was on the mound ringing up nine batters in the shutout.

The Vikes had 11 hits in the game. Mason Avila was 3-for-3 with a triple and two RBI, while Brayden Hartl was 3-for-4, drove in a pair of runs and stole two bases. Casey Brickley also had a double as he went 2-for3. Ethan Holthaus, Cade Olson and Ben Wymer had the other hits.

The outcome of game two was unavailable at press time due to a technical error.

Decorah will be at Waverly-Shell Rock Tuesday, June

20, for a varsity doubleheader at 5 p.m., then travels to Independence Wednesday, June 21, at 7 p.m. The Vikes will finally return to their Olejniczak

field Thursday, June 22, against Clear Lake at 7 p.m.

Decorah is hosting a Waukon Friday, June 23, at 5 p.m., with a tribute to North Winn baseball. The Vikes will be wearing replica North Winn uniforms.

CAROLINE WEIS, 86, of Decorah, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at her home in Decorah. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24, at 11 a.m., at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church located at 307 West Main Street in Decorah. She is survived by her husband Jim, of Decorah; two sons Matthew J. Weis, of Decorah and David J. Weis, of Wauwatosa, Wis.; one daughter Mary C. Hellmark, of Orebro, Sweden; one brother Homer A. Hjerleid, of Decorah; a sister Sandra Kittleson, of Decorah; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A complete obituary will be published soon. Helms Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Switchback to host live show July 21 in Lansing

Martin McCormack and Brian FitzGerald are Switchback. (submitted)

The public is offering free admission to any individual who attended North Winn.

Kaden Alstad threw a complete game no-hitter against Crestwood Friday on the road with nine strikeouts to help the Vikings to a 10-0 win in five frames. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Brian Fitzgerald and Marty McCormack, collectively known as Switchback, will perform Friday, July 21 at TJ Hunters, Lansing. Joining the event is percussionist Nick Hirka of Decorah.

This event marks the band’s first local performance since 2019.

Ages 8-80 welcome!

6:30-9:30 at Turkey River Cultural Center LLC. 435 County St., Ridgeway Call 563-737-2624 or 507-251-0546 for more information.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 24 - 10 a.m.

Leonard & Grace Knipper, 9749 Forest Rd., Arlington. Sweeney Auction Service.

Advance tickets are at www. waygoodmusic.com, on-site at Carquest Auto Parts and Riverland Expressions, Lansing; Village Farm & Home, Waukon; and Oneota Community Co-op, Decorah.

Fitzgerald and McCormack have termed the event the “Switchback Family Reunion” in homage to the inspiration, friendship, and relationships they’ve built in northeast Iowa in the past nearly-30 years. The duo became a familiar fixture on the tri-state area music scene due to the Fitzgerald family’s relocation to Lansing mid1990s.

“There’s nothing like the Driftless,” note these Chicago-area natives. “Our fans here are our family.”

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Decorah’s Fisher Tweten is ready for the throw-back to first as the Ottumwa runner dives back to the bag Saturday morning at Luther College. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

South Winn’s Jamie Kuennen (left) and Carson Streeter has Ottumwa caught in a rundown. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Ridgeway celebrates community

Makiah Torgerson, McKenna Carson and Sophie Torgerson dance the day away during Country Cousins per-

Waukon Blood Drive June 30

20 POINT SELFIE SITES

Solve the clues, visit the sites, send us your selfies.

His angel on the hilltop at the end of the row, Onstine’s town sits below.

Of Decorah’s three, you’ll get points for a selfie at Malanaphy.

About a half-mile HP Trail trek will lead you to this deck.

Down the steps you’ll stroll to overlook the hole.

The name of this lookout matches the color of the big muddy river. Oh what a sight it will deliver!

Take an Oak-ay selfie high above Minnesota’s city of parks, trees and trails.

Our town’s oldest and largest provides breathtaking sights from Trollkor’s heights.

Where Water and River meet, find a sight to fawn over in this county seat.

Visiting this former stagecoach inn, you’ll be taken back some years. It was built in 1857 by some of the first MN pioneers. Lions, tigers, bears, oh my.

Under the big top, acrobats fly! Find a few felines behind rivertown bar(s), they were always the superstars.

Hide away in Allan Magee country and snap a selfie at this cedar adventure land.

A hop and a skip from the Turkey River, you may feel the roar of the mill dam quiver. Tucked away in the back pocket of this town is a little park, with a peace-on-earth mark.

Long before the distillery and soda pop, another brew was made here, and stored in a place where the temp stays the same year-round.

East and west of where Main St. meets the Mississippi, a selfie from either site with the same name will do.

People of all ages need TETANUS VACCINES

Are you up-to-date?

Tetanus is an infection caused by a bacteria. When the bacteria enter the body, they produce a toxin causing painful muscle contractions. Another name for tetanus is “lockjaw” because tetanus often causes a person’s neck and jaw muscles to lock, making it hard to open the mouth or swallow.

■ A tetanus shot is needed every 10 years, although if you have a severe injury, you may need one more frequently.

■ Females receive a Tdap (tetanus shot with pertussis) with each pregnancy to pass on antibodies and protect the infant.

■ After age 18, adults need one Tdap and can be followed up with a regular tetanus shot per the immunization schedule.

■ Flooding does not cause tetanus and technically there is no need for a tetanus shot unless there has been an injury.

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there. Physicals for sports,* camp, college entrance and preventive care sneak up quickly. Get ahead of the game—and schedule your child’s comprehensive physical today!

To make an appointment, call your child’s primary care provider or the Gundersen clinic nearest you. Decorah Clinic (563) 382-3140 gundersenhealth.org/sports-physicals

Team Shaffer Farms was the champion of the All-Nighter Co-ed Softball Tournament at Gisselson Park during Ridgeway Day Saturday, June 10. (submitted photo)

formance during Ridgeway Day Saturday, June 10.

Driftless-area musicians Pilots of the Airwaves rocked Ridgeway Day last Saturday. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Abby Panoch)

Driftless Journal Tuesday, June 20, 2023

his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness.

Curmudgeonly Carl’s worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house. The movie, “Up”, begins at 8 p.m.

The second live performance on Wednesday, June 28, features Carter Guse, a Cedar Falls

native heading to college in the fall. Carter, 17, is a singer/songwriter/entertainer who plays a Taylor acoustic guitar as well as a Les Paul Custom electric guitar, drums and piano (not to mention tambourine with his foot) in genres ranging from the 50s through today.

Guse wrote a song that was featured in Nashville for his performance at the historic

Bluebird Café. He was a finalist in the adult division of the Bill Riley Talent Festival at the Iowa State Fair at the early age of 14. Guse performed an original song on 93.5 The Mix Radio and appeared in an Iowa Strong feature on KWWL-TV. He recently performed at a benefit featuring his rendition of the Garth Brooks song, “The Dance,” for television person-

ality Jay Leno. Boyd’s Food Truck will be available during Guse’s performance. The second Movie Night on Wednesday, July 5, features “Brave.” In the movie, Merida, the impetuous but courageous daughter of Scottish King Fergus and Queen Elinor, is a skilled archer who wants to carve out her own path in life. Her defiance of an age-old tra-

dition angers the Highland lords and leads to chaos in the kingdom. Merida seeks help from an eccentric witch, who grants her an ill-fated wish. Now, Merida must discover the true meaning of courage and undo a beastly curse before it’s too late. The movie, “Brave” begins at 8 p.m. An ice cream truck will be available during the movie.