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Miniature schnauzer receives miniature pacemaker

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From your next-door neighbor to that one down on main street, a face you see around town or a name you hear over and over, these are your Driftless Neighbors.

Harmony pooch,

Tara, thriving

having episodes where she would just freeze and not react to things around her. Pretty soon the freezing spells got worse, and the dog would tip right over and faint.

“I took her to our vet, Dr. Leanne Froese in Preston,” Berg recalled. After examining Tara, Froese diagnosed her with Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS).

SSS is a condition where the heart’s natural pacemaker no longer sends the correct signals to the heart to generate normal heartbeats. This condition is common in various animals, as well as humans.

“They monitored her heart and found that it would stop, sometimes for up to 14 seconds,” Berg continued. “I really didn’t think there was anything they could do for Tara.”

Froese told Berg there were certain medications that provided some relief but added that they were putting pacemakers in dogs and having very good results.

Berg didn’t give it a second thought. If there was any way to save his beloved pet, he was willing to do whatever it took. After some tests were conducted, it was determined that Tara was an excellent candidate for a pacemaker implant.

Medtronic, a Florida-based company, not only manufactures pacemakers for various animals, including dogs, but participates in a program where the high-tech devices are donated to ailing animals.

“I found out Tara qualified for the procedure on a Friday and they told me to have her up to the University of Minnesota the following Wednesday.” Berg said he was

Richard Berg and his dog Tara enjoying a quiet moment at their Harmony home. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Charlie Warner)

By Charlie Warner When one hears the phrase “man’s best friend,” we’re usually referring to the fourlegged canine variety of the animal kingdom.

Richard Berg of Harmony recently took the love of his dog to a whole new level. Tara, a 12-year-old miniature schnauzer, received a pacemaker earlier this year. And, to Berg’s relief, the spunky, grey pooch is now more youthful and energetic than ever.

“It’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me,” Berg said last week, while hugging Tara. “When I found out Tara had a serious heart condition, I thought I was going to lose her.”

Berg noticed that Tara, who he welcomed into his home on Father’s Day, 2011, started

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ing. As a successful golfer in college, Gaard also began coaching the high school’s golf team, a job that would span the next 52 years.

As if being a teacher, DECA advisor, AV director and golf coach wasn’t enough, Gaard also found time to coach junior high basketball and football, and led numerous DECA groups, as well as golf, basketball and football teams, to regional, state and national championships.

In 1971, Gaard enlisted in the Army Reserves and received training in general carpentry, construction and engineering. He was assigned to Company B with the 389th Engineer Battalion at Decorah’s Army Reserve Unit, where his unit completed numerous community projects at local parks, schools and city properties.

In 1974, Gaard married fellow DHS teacher, Carol McClure, and soon after, he completed Army Officer Candidate School. As time passed and Gaard advanced through the officer ranks, his various talents and education made him an optimum candidate for a variety of specific and unique jobs. He continued to teach and coach while simultaneously expanding his military ecumen.

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ABOVE RIGHT- Colonel Rich Gaard shakes hands with General Peter Pace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in 2007. Gaard, who was stationed at the Pentagon and served two years as Deputy Legislative Assistant to Pace, cites Pace’s leadership skills and demeanor as reasons why Gaard considers him his favorite person. ABOVE LEFT- Gaard, pictured here in 1967 when he was a sophomore, excelled as a member of Wartburg College’s golf team.

His love of golf would prove prophetic several years later when would become Decorah High School’s Golf Coach, a position he excelled at for 52 years, until his retirement earlier this year.

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Holiday table garland workshop Nov. 16 Decorah Public Library is partnering with Jen Opheim – owner, grower and floral designer at Bloom Flower Farm – to host a Holiday Table Garland workshop Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Pulpit Rock Brewing Company event space.

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This workshop is free to attend, but participants are encouraged to make a free will donation to cover the cost of supplies.

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Influenza vaccines still available Influenza season is here and it is an important and effective prevention strategy to get a flu shot. Influenza season generally begins in November and ends in March. However, there’s no set timeframe; the flu can start to spread earlier in the season and can last through May. The flu shot protects against the influenza virus for about six months.

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 7, to mark the launch of construction for the long-awaited Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Decorah. Several prominent area veteran organizations were represented for the sod-turning, as pictured left to right: Judith Johnson-Mekota, director of the Iowa City VA Health Care System; Alice Abbott, Chairperson for Winneshiek County’s Commission of Veteran Affairs; Faith Hlubek and Mary Moen from WinnCo VA Office; and Beth Klimesh, member of the WinnCo Commission of Veterans Affairs. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Denise Lana) The 17,000 square foot clinic will be erected on the northeast side of the Highway 9 and 52 intersection, adjacent to the Country Inn and Suites, and will be a single-level facility offering services including physical therapy and exercise areas, retinal scanning, audiometry testing and hearing-aid treatment, radiology, women’s health, phlebotomy, optometry and eyewear fitting and mental health services.

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James Griesheimer, Professor Emeritus from Luther College, will present “Bach as the Great German Music Synthesizer” on Wednesday evening, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the German American Museum in St. Lucas. Jim has a lifelong passion for Bach’s stellar contributions to the world of classical music.

Professor Griesheimer studied music at Ohio State, Arizona State and Indiana University. He was a principal oboist and played in symphony orchestras in Chicago, Phoenix, El Paso, Pittsburgh, Dubuque and Rochester.

He taught music at New Mexico State University, Middlebury College and most recently at Luther College. He received a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Germany from 1973 to 1975.

Jim is a much loved professor at Luther College. He is known for his brilliant mind, his wit and for his absolute passion for music and music history as noted by Jeanette Dietzenbach, historical society member, who was privileged to take some of his classes. In 2010, he was ordained as an Episcopal priest and serves congregations in Decorah and Charles City.

Clair Blong, president of the St., Lucas Historical Society, reminds everyone this is the final lecture of the season. Refreshments will be served at the event.

WinnMed Auxiliary holiday sale

The WinnMed Auxiliary will hold its annual holiday gift, book and bake sale on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the WinnMed lower level conference rooms. The sale will feature unique books and gifts from Collective Goods (formerly Books are Fun) as well as homemade treats from auxiliary members.

Proceeds from all auxiliary fundraisers, including profits from the WinnMed Gift Shop, benefit WinnMed by supporting program and equipment needs as well as the Auxiliary Health Career Scholarship.

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Register now for Decorah winter rec activities

Registration for Decorah Parks & Recreation winter activities begins on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 8 a.m. Registration can be completed online at parks.decorahia.org or in the Park-Rec Office. Registration fees must be paid using credit or debit card online, and must be paid by cash or check in the Park-Rec Office. For information, call 563-382-4158.

South Winn to produce “Freaky Friday” this weekend The South Winn theater department presents “Freaky Friday” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18, at 7 p.m., and Sunday Nov. 19, at 2 p.m., in the South Winn auditorium.

Audiences will enjoy a time when an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. “Freaky Friday”, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.

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Cresco will be holding Open Houses this weekend as well Nov. 18-19, and there will be a string of events, specials, activities, parades and Santa Sightings throughout the Driftless Region! Watch here for more details this Holiday Season.

Meet painter and musician Arna Rennan at Vesterheim Museum and Folk Art School Saturday, Nov. 18.

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The surgery took about 90 minutes. Veterinary cardiologists implanted the small device behind the dog’s shoulder and then threaded the miniature electric leeds to Tara’s heart.

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“It’s pretty much like a pacemaker for humans,” Berg said.

“You can feel the lump where the pacemaker is when you pet her.” Berg pointed out he cannot use a neck collar on Tara anymore and must use a halter instead.

Folks in the Harmony community have come to know Tara during the past decade, as Berg takes his grey and white pooch for daily walks, including to the

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Tara has had one checkup in May since the March surgery and received high marks. She will have to undergo checkups every six months to ensure the miniature device is sending the proper signals to the miniature schnauzer.

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Re-dedication celebrated at Ossian Veterans Memorial Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx places the wreath at Ossian’s new Veterans Memorial, during the memorial’s re-dedication ceremony, the morning of Nov. 11, at Carey Park in Ossian. In the background Lee Hendrickson prepares to play Taps.

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ABOVE- Members of the Brockman-Hammersland Post No. 503 of the Ossian American Legion stand in salute during the performance of the National Anthem during the re-dedication ceremony of the Ossian Veterans Memorial at Carey Park, Ossian — held the morning of Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day.

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Veterans exposed to burn pits and/or toxins should register for the Burn Pit Registry. Registry eligibility is listed on the website. If you tried completing previously and not successful, please try again. If you experience issues accessing the site, contact the Registry Help Desk at 877-470-5947, hours 7am-7pm.

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UI Documentary Workshop shaping next wave of documentary filmmakers Decorah’s Jenna Galligan part of successful team Jenna Galligan of Decorah, a student at the University of Iowa majoring in Cinema, is one of many UI students who have successfully taken what they have learned in the classroom and applied it against real life as participants in the Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop at UI. The workshop allows student filmmakers and photographers to work alongside seasoned professionals behind the camera in the field and in the editing studio.

Galligan fell in love with documentaries at the Oneota Film Festival in her hometown of Decorah, which she attended every year with her dad. She chose the University of Iowa in large part due to its film program.

Even though she was excited to actively engage in visual storytelling, she admits that she expected much of her college experience would consist of sit-

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COVID-19 impact When the idea of the Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop was conceived in fall 2019, Wilcox Frazier thought it would take several years to develop a curriculum, renovate a studio and fundraise before any filming would actually begin…but then COVID-19 hit.

“I thought it was a brilliant idea,” Wilcox Frazier said.

“COVID was a complete disruption to all our lives, but we had a job to do. We had a role to play within our community.

And that role just kept intensifying through news events that happened the year we made this film. These students covered it all.” The workshop students traveled across the country following 10 new UI alumni from May 2020 to May 2021. Before they could get to work editing the film, the workshop received permission to film the Iowa wrestling program’s 2021-22 season.

The unprecedented access included every team gathering,

practice, dual meet and tournament.

Learning new skills and building close bonds Galligan said she is grateful for the chance to improve her communication skills. “We’ve all done a lot of work in terms of synthesizing our workflow in the way that we communicate with each other,” said Galligan, who also stayed on campus after graduating to finish the films. “And I’m still working on it, but being able to practice that with people who care about me and people whom I care about has been a real treat and a joy.”

Throughout the making of the two films, the workshop participants developed a close bond.

Paving the way for future visual storytelling “The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop is our new endeavor, and it makes so much sense for us,” Brummond said.

“The importance of good local journalism and multimedia storytelling has not changed over the decades, but how news and stories are told is constantly changing.”

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“But it was a lot less time in the classroom and a lot more time behind the camera,” said Galligan, who graduated in May 2022 with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and cinematic arts. “And I’m so glad it worked out the way it did.”

Much of her time behind the camera was due to the Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop, which debuted its second feature-length documentary “Lost in the In-Between: Graduating into 2020” in May to a sold-out audience at FilmScene in Iowa City. Its first film, “Chasing Greatness: Wrestling Life” premiered in March on the Big Ten Network.

Galligan worked on both films, serving as an assistant director and editor on “Chasing Greatness” and director and editor of “Lost in the In-Between.”

“The goal of this workshop is to train directors, so the students are involved in all aspects of the process,” said Danny Wilcox Frazier, a documentary photographer and filmmaker who serves as the workshop’s

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Volunteers will be needed on Wednesday, 23 November, at 10:00 am to peel potatoes at FUMC, and are also needed on Thanksgiving Day to assist with preparing and serving the food; working the delivery line; delivering meals; and clean-up at St. Bens.

The community response to our pie needs has always been fantastic and we are once again asking for your assistance. Pies may be dropped off in the kitchen at St. Ben’s, 307 West Main Street, on 22 November, starting at 9:00 am.

This has always been a joyful celebration of thanks and sense of community under God’s Grace and we invite you to join us.

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ATV/UTV ride raises funds The Second Annual LA Communications ATV/ UTV Fall ride, October 14, raised $18,000 for two local charities. The Allamakee County Fair Association and Northeast Iowa Community Action each received $9,000 to help make improvements and improve the welfare of local families. Approximately 125 ATV/UTVs participated in the event. RIGHT- Karli Schmelzer, Les Askelson, Trisha Wilkins. ABOVE- Annette Franzen, Les Askelson, Bobbi Baxter and Adam Bieber. (submitted)

Girl Scouts collecting winter clothing donations

Girl Scouts from Winneshiek County Service Unit 616 are collecting winter clothing through a month-long winter clothing drive.

For the entire month of November boxes for collection can be found at: Magpie, Java Johns, The Landing Market, Family Table, Decorah Bank & Trust, Citizens Savings Bank/

Spillville, Fidelity Bank in Calmar and Ossian, and Luana Savings Bank in Ossian.

Items to donate should be in good or new condition, and include: hats, coats, gloves/mittens, scarves, boots and snow pants.

Collected items will be given to John Cline, Carrie Lee, South Winneshiek Schools and

Head Start so they have a substantial extra winter clothes supply on hand for students in need. Collected items may also be available for families at area free meals.

To learn more about becoming a Girl scout or to get involved in Girl Scouts contact Christine VanHorn christinev@ girlscoutstoday.org.

Fifteen Steps

Editor’s note: This spooky story submission was the victim of a slashing, and its ending was cut off in a previous issue! Luckily, we were able to piece it all back together for this redux.

By Katie Pickett, Preston, MN Youth Fiction SECOND PLACE After staying up past the late evening hours and into the early morning, I decide it’s high time to turn in. I move my snoozing cat off my lap, unfortunately waking her up in the process.

She stretches a little before facing the window straight across the room. Staring directly at the window, she seems alert— like she sees something I don’t.

But after half a minute, she yawns, licks her lips, and saunters away. Strange, but weirder things have happened in this house.

Rising and turning, I pace across the living room to the light switches. I flick on the light shining above the top of the stairway, but nothing happens. I flick it twice more with the same results. I sigh. I grew up hating the darkness.

My imagination runs rampant whenever I look into the shadowy recesses of my closet; I make out mysterious faces in the dingy corners of the attic. I have to remind myself that it’s all in my head—I’m being irrational again.

I take a deep breath, ready to make my way up the fifteen

creaky, carpeted steps to my bedroom. I turn off the living room light, letting the darkness surround me.

One. My foot hits the step, and my mind immediately starts racing.

It’s so dark behind me.

Two. My other leg mechanically moves up to the second step. I turn to look, and the darkness returns my stare. All I see is the red, glowing light below the powered-down TV screen. I return to my ascent up the steps.

Three.

Am I sure it was a light? It could possibly be the illuminated eyes of a creature. My mind starts conjuring dark, organic forms. If I focus hard enough, that rectangle sort of looks like a torso.

Four.

Two legs sprout from the bottom of the body. Six long arms emerge from the sides. A deformed, oblong head rises from the top.

Five.

I see mucus coating its epidermis. It makes me shiver.

Six. It’s holding an object in its hand. Leather scraps serve as clothes.

Seven.

Its eyes. Glowing red pupils,

piercing into my skull.

Eight.

That object looks sharp. My pulse quickens.

Nine.

I can hear footsteps. Is the demon drawing near?

Ten. My steps quicken.

Eleven.

I hear heavy breathing, quickly becoming louder.

Twelve.

I can see it readying its weapon.

Thirteen.

A hatchet, raised over my head. My body tenses.

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I utter a prayer. I hold my breath.

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I finally reach the top. I sprint to the door near the end of the hall. The footsteps behind me match my pace. They are heavy and loud.

Hastily arriving inside my room, I turn and slam my door.

Safe. I press my back against the wood. Eupnea returns. Safety at last, no harm can come. I have survived another night.

But as I lie in bed writing this, my thoughts are filled by the faint scratching and labored breathing coming from outside my bedroom door.

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Decorah residents George and Martha Monson Lowe recently returned home from the West Bank during the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The couple will talk about their experiences in and with Palestine and Israel during a special presentation at Decorah’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m.

The public is invited to attend.

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80th birthday celebration

Dale Halverson is celebrating his 80th birthday on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

All are welcome to join his birthday celebration Saturday, Nov. 18, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Elks Lodge in Decorah.

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We sold 1,309 head of slaughter cattle with Choice Beef steers and heifers sold mostly-steady. Choice Holstein steers sold $1 higher, and market cows and bulls were mostly-steady.

High Choice All-Natural Beef Steers & Heifers ............... up to 185.75 High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .178-184.75 Choice Beef Steers & Heifers ...............174-178 Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers .. 164-174 High Choice & Calf Fed Holstein Steers.................................164-167 Choice Holstein Steers .........................161-164 Select & Choice Holstein Steers...........151-161 Market Cows...........................................70-105 High Dressing Market Cows ................. 105-119 Market Bulls ..........................................101-121

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Megan Blong and Turkey Valley FFA members present a $2,000 check to Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx. Turkey Valley FFA, with the help of participants 2 x 13” in the chapter’s September kickball fundraiser, raised the money Please note thatforthis be the onlyCounty ad thewill Winneshiek Sherscheduled for this merchant movie eduiff’ssummer Office public and school program, unlesscation previously fund. agreed. (submitted photo)

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Please email a proof to me and estimated Winneshiek Con- Recycling of Iowa Falls, Inc. cost County at: servation was awarded $2,000 Each table represents approxiallison.akright@fridleytheatres.com through the Build with Bags mately 10,600 plastic bags that grant program to help up in the landfill and Please givefund me the a callwon’t at theend number listed purchase ofbelow six new picnic tahave been put to use in a duraif you have any questions. bles that will be placed in the ble, recycled product. timber-framed picnic Now in its 14th year, the Build Thank you! shelter at Freeport Park. This project with Bags grant program is a cowill provideAllison ampleAkright seating for operative effort of the Iowa Grothe high number of users cery Industry Association, Keep Marketingpark Director visiting the Fridley new playground Theatres and Iowa Beautiful, Metro Waste recreational515-282-9287 trail at the park.

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REAL ESTATE The Decorah Hy-Vee store FOR RENT played an important role in making this grant possible; Spillville Senior Housing Store Manager Ariana CervantSpillville, Ia. es provided a letter of support SERVICES on behalf of Winneshiek County that led to its selection as a grant recipient. The Decorah 1 Bedroom Apartment Hy-Vee store encourages the HELP Age Requirement: 55+ use of reusable bags and the reWANTED No pets. cycling of plastic bags provided Call 563 419-398044-tf-J-9 by the store. driftless

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CARDS Main level OF THANKS Primary bedroom, bath & closet plus attached double car garage. Hardwood floors and laundry room added in 2004 to this 1920’s charming home!

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GARAGE 1010/1012 Glen Barth Circle - Move In Ready! Incredible two bedroom SALES open floor plan. Features two bath, impressive dining and living areas, 4-season

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Movie titles subject to change.

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS FOR BRINGING FUN, FREE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT TO THE COMMUNITY! FREE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES:

Ace Hardware & Rental B. Fit Studios Barney’s Bar & Grill Beautistry by Eileen Becker Hardware Benjegerdes Family BMO Bank Bodley Equipment & Repair Brian’s Lawn Care Bruening Rock Products Brynsaas Sales & Service Carol’s Closet Carquest Randy’s Auto Parts Chiropractic Offices Choice Employment Services Citizens Saving Bank Collins Aerospace Employee Fund Community Insurance of Iowa DBA Bushman Insurance Culvers CUSB Bank Deco Products Decorah Bank Trust Decorah Cleaners Decorah Mobile Glass Decorah Pizza Ranch Decorah Veterinary Clinic Dental Associates Depot Outlet Driftless Gardens Driftless Multimedia Erdman Engineering Family Table Fareway Fisk Farm & Home FreedomBank Full Circle Gallery of Tops Games XP Getup Goodwill Industries Gundersen Clinic H&R Block Decorah and Waukon Hairloom Salon & Spa Hammel Jewelers Harman Realty Heartland Floor Cleaning Hibbett Sports

Java John’s JB Holland Construction Kingpin Entertainment Lady Bug Landscapes LetterWërks Sign City Luana Savings Bank Lynch BBQ Company Mabe’s Pizza Margaret’s Boutique Mediacom Communications Miller Law Office Mississippi Welders Supply Co Modish Moellers & Moellers NAPA Auto Parts of Decorah Nathan Paulson - Edward Jones Nordic Chiropractor Northeast Security Bank Old Armory BBQ Oneota Community Coop Oneota Valley Family Eye Care Pepsi Perry Novak Electric Pulpit Rock Brewing Company Putnam Thompson & Casper Regional Health Services of Howard Counties Rock Valley Physical Therapy Rockweiler Appliance & TV Serenity Fitness Shane”s Repair / Leon’s Auto Shawver Well Company Shear Wonders Sugar Bowl Sweeney Builders Tandem Tire & Auto Service Decorah Tire T-Bocks Bar & Grill The Country Garden Thrifty White Pharmacy Tom’s Painting Total Tree Care Trial Lawyers For Justice Upper Iowa Marine Viking Realtors Viking State Bank (Waukon) Walmart Wellington Place Wicks Construction WinnMed

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to accommodate all types of work, school & social schedules.

Full Circle Services offers sick, vacation and personal time to our part time staff.

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gineer experience is preferred. BS or MS in Engineering required. Must Send letter of application and resume

be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa or have the TUESDAY, NOV. 14 to- Supt.

8:30 Tim Cronin, Oldlicensed Stage in Iowa within 6 to 8 weeks of hire. ability1732 to be Road, Decorah, IA 52101 by end of a.m. Machinery Consignment.

Applications are available on the county website (winneshiekcounty. the day on November 22, 2023.

Sale Held At Sweeney-codeAuction iowa.gov). Send completed application, resume and references by NoCenter, Waukon, IA. Sweeney vember 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. to County Auditor Benjamin Steines. E-Mail Application, Resume and References to: bsteines@co.winneshiek.ia.us Auction Service. www.sweeContact Info: bsteines@co.winneshiek.ia.us 45-4-PJ-12 neyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-568-2464.

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Online Only Real Estate & Personal Property Auction. Roseanne “Rosie” Sweeney, 560 Noth St., Lansing. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-568-2464.

SATURDAY, NOV. 25 - Guns & Sporting Goods. Sale held at Sweeney Auction Center Waukon, IA. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-5682464.

Farmers Win Coop is currently seeking applicants for these positions:

Custom Applicators In these 3 areas: Burr Oak, IA Fredericksburg, IA Spring Grove, MN

Benefits include health insurance, matching 401k, retirement plan, vacation and profit sharing!

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Fayette County Real Estate Auction. Sale held at Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, IA. Begalske Farms LLC, James & Jeanine Begalske, farm is located at the corner of M Ave & 210th St., West Union. Sweeney Auction Service. www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Waukon. 563-5682464.

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ENTERTAINMENT She would still loveSALE to hear how you BUSINESS FOR are doing OPPORTUNITY so please send a birthday card filled with sunshine and good wishes for her Nov. 15 birthday.

REAL ESTATE Mail cards to: BUSINESS FOR505 RENT Carol Baker, Hillcrest Dr., MISCELLANEOUS OPPORTUNITY Decorah, IA. 52101

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FOR SALE FOUND FARM Pickup load of cut and dried fireMARKET wood delivered $120 (30 large GARAGE bundles) 940-745-0895 SALES 46-4-JP-pd-1 FARMS FOR SALE Decorah Schools has the following positions available for the 2023-2024 school year:

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Custodians

Send letter of application and resume WANTED to Supt. Tim Cronin, 1732 Old Stage Road, Decorah, IA 52101 by end of TO BUY the day on November 22, 2023.

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Oneota Golf & Country Club in Decorah isSelling seeking pa pulling a Food & Beverage Manager to add to its team. an stock; iss RESPONSIBILITIES returned, • Day-to-day operations of dining room stocking and bar area • Ensuring product and service quality, Automoti consistency and team member preferred development on all levels Compute • Meet all company and state health

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DUTIES Ability to diagnose & repair FARMS vehicle systems Mechanical experience FOR RENTand/or trade school degree beneficial

BENEFITS • Flat rate pay with high base guarantee WANTED • Health, dental & vision insurance • Retirement w/ employer TOplan BUY match • No Saturdays required • Paid time off & holiday pay • Paid training

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department rules and regulations • Health, d REQUIREMENTS • Associate degree or equivalent • Retireme experience employe • 1-3 years related experience and/or • No Satu training or equivalent combination of education and experience • Paid tim Apply today for the opportunity to work in a fun Drop o environment and become part of a great team!

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WORK AT LUTHER COLLEGE! ANNOUNCEMENTS

LUTHER COLLEGE IS HIRING!

We have a variety of roles available, most of which include on-the-job training.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

AUTOMOTIVE • Health, dental, and life insurance • Retirement plan with 5% employer match • 6 weeks/year paid time off plus holidays • 90% college tuition waiver for dependents, no waiting period CARDS • Access to campus services, including fitness OF THANKS center and library • 2 free classes a year or receive tuition benefit while working nights • $0.75 shift premium for 2nd shift & $1.50 premium for 3rd shift ENTERTAINMENT

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• Staff Accountant: Execute, analyze, verify, reconcile, and report transactions of a fiscal nature • Campus Responder: Provide safety of the people. 40 hours/ week,BUSINESS all shifts available. 3rd shift role comes with 90% tuition waiver!

OPPORTUNITY • Data Processing Coordinator: Coordinate, certify, and reconcile all student loans. Generate daily aid distribution batches and transfers.

• Plumber / Maintenance Mechanic: Maintain and repair campus buildings.

On-the-job training available!

MISCELLANEOUS • Preventative Maintenance Mechanic: Perform all types of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning maintenance and repair.

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• Custodial Staff: 30-40 hours/week, all shifts available.

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CARDS OF THANKS Decorah Schools has the

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Para-Professionals ENTERTAINMENT (Teacher Associates) 7th Gr. Boys Track & Field Coach 8th BUSINESS Gr. Boys Asst.

OPPORTUNITY Track & Field Coach 7th Gr. Girls Asst.

Track & Field Coach MISCELLANEOUS 8th Gr. Girls Track & Field Coach 8th Gr. Boys LOST AND Basketball Coach FOUND Temporary Asst. Boys Swimming Coach

Decorah Schools has the following positions available for the 2023-2024 school year:

Twoour (2) Full Time Join Custodians growing clinic practice!

Send letter of application and resume to Supt. Tim Cronin, 1732 Old Stage Road, Decorah, IA 52101 by end of the day on November 22, 2023.

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With the arrival of cooler work properly.” three days ahead of time. This weather, Alliant Energy encourOnce winter arrives, snow will initiate a free process for ages customers to be mindful of and ice can damage gas meters utilities to locate and mark unnatural gas safety principles. and pipes. Use a broom to keep derground lines so one can dig “Safety is our number one gas service equipment clear. safely. Even minor damage to priority,” said Richard Sublett, Vents for gas appliances must a gas pipeline such as nicks, director of operational compli- be cleared following a major scratches, cuts, scrapes, dents ance and work order manage- snow or ice storm to enable and gouges can result in pipement for Alliant Energy. “As proper venting and prevent car- line failure or a major incident the temperatures drop and cus- bon monoxide accumulation. in the future if not properly astomers begin to turn on their In addition to increased po- sessed. Residents should call furnaces, there are some pre- tential gas and carbon monox- Alliant Energy at 1-800-255cautions they can take to keep ide risks when the weather turns 4268 if digging equipment or their families and communities cooler, there’s also an increased tools contact underground pipesafe.” risk of gas pipeline damage lines.

Alliant Energy offers the fol- as homeowners rush to finish Lastly, never place a firepit lowing advice: yardwork. Digging incidents above a buried line. If the fire • Know the signs of a gas leak are the most common cause of gets too hot, it could cause the and what to do. underground natural gas leaks. gas pipeline below to leak or • Understand the risk of carResidents planning a dig, in- melt.

For more information about bon monoxide and know how to cluding to construct a firepit, detect it. are asked to call 811 at least gas safety, visit alliantenergy. com/gas.

• Prevent snow and ice from blocking gas vents.

• Dig safely.

The telltale signs of a gas Full-Time Detention Officer/Jailer leak include: County of Winneshiek • An odor like rotten eggs; Applications are currently being accepted for a full-time position of natural gas has no scent, so utilDetention Officer/Jailer at the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. ities add this odorant.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or • A hiss, roar or whistle near equivalent, with college level credits preferred. Applicants must be able a gas appliance, meter or pipeto read and write the English language, pass an extensive background investigation and psychological screening. Applicants must be of good line. moral character and the ability to work all shifts in a 24/7 environment, • Blowing dirt, bubbling waincluding some holidays and weekends. ter or discolored vegetation in We offer a professional working environment with competitive salaries an otherwise green area. starting at $42,000-$46,000 along with shift differential, holiday pay and a benefits package. With the ability to earn $56,000-$58,000 after 3 years of Natural gas detectors help employment. identify the threat and are espeApplications available at Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office or at cially important for those with https://winneshiekcounty.iowa.gov/jobs a known loss of smell. AddiApplication deadline: Until position is filled tionally, certain soil conditions Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah, IA 52101 can strip the rotten egg odorant Position is subject to pre-employment psychological/physical exam out of natural gas. Cooking aro(including drug testing), EOE, Veteran & Disability. mas and other strong smells can mask the odor and prolonged exposure can make the odor undetectable. If a natural gas Join the team at detector goes off or one expeHeritage Farm! riences any of the signs listed above, move quickly to a safe location and call Alliant Energy FACILITIES CREWMEMBER at 1-800-255-4268.

Full-time, $17/hour Carbon monoxide can also be Join our facilities team and help maintain Seed Savers Exchange’s a danger when a furnace or gas facilities, grounds, and equipment. In the winter months, this appliance malfunctions. Carbon position helps in our Seed House with order fulfillment duties. monoxide detectors help identi- Decorah Schools has the VISIT fy this threat. Carbon monoxidefollowing positions availableSEEDSAVERS.ORG/JOBS FOR school year: is a deadly, odorless gas thatfor the 2023-2024 MORE DETAILS AND OPEN POSITIONS! causes dizziness, shortness of To apply, please email a cover letter, résumé, and the contact Para-Professionals breath, headaches, confusion, information for three references to jobs@seedsavers.org.

(Teacher Associates) nausea and fainting. People the name of the position you are applying who come across signs of 7th a gasGr. GirlsPlease Asst.include for in the subject line of your email. leak or experience these sympBasketball Coach toms are encouraged to leave You may also contact Peggy Miller at 563.387.5653. the premises immediately.

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Class A District 3 honors nine Warriors for efforts

Representing the Decorah swim team at state last weekend were (l-r) Sydney Thompson, Bella Sailor, Avalea Burns and Liz Bucksa. (Photo courtesy of Loran Storts)

One last swim; Decorah cap year at state

Three events from Decorah High School wasn’t able to garner any points at the 2023 state swim meet over the weekend in Marshalltown; however, the swimmers did improve on their times.

Waukee won the team title with 381 points while Dowling Catholic was a distant second with 241.5 points.

The Viking 200-yard medley relay entered the state meet as the 32nd seed with a time of 1:58.08. At the end of Saturday’s race, Sydney Thompson, Avalea Burns, Bella Sailor and Liz Bucksa improved their time to 1:57.44, good for 29th overall.

Individually, Bucksa was in the water for two events. In the 50-yard freestyle prelims Friday night, the freshman posted a time of 25.41 seconds to finish 29th. Competing on the opposite end of the spectrum, Bucksa took 23rd in the 500-yard freestyle in 5:26.26.

“I am proud of how we finished the season at state. Getting to state was one thing for this group, but we set the goal of competing at state,” said Coach Loran Storts. “We are a young, inexperienced team, so taking three sophomores and one freshman to state creates energy for seasons to come.”

One Team Day returns to support Norse athletes Luther College’s annual One Team Day returns Thursday, Nov. 16, for its fourth year to raise money to support Norse athletics.

Donors can support the specific teams of their choice.

Funds raised will provide critical operating support, such as advanced technologies for training and recovery, top-tier equipment and uniforms, and quality travel and training experiences.

Gifts made on Nov. 16 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by more than $130,000 in matching funds pledged by One Team Day challenge sponsors. In 2022, Luther raised $310,000 from more than 1,100 donors on One Team Day. The day-long event also includes the first-ever One Team Day Celebration, which is free and open to the public at T-Bock’s upstairs from 5:307:30 p.m. The celebration includes complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.

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To donate to athletic teams, visit the donation webpage or call 563-387-1862. Besides donating, people can participate in One Team Day by joining the Facebook event to catch fun updates throughout the day, celebrating Norse Athletics on social media platforms using the hashtag #OneTeamDay and visiting luther.edu/one-team-day to track the fundraising success for each sport.

A host of South Winn football players were honored by being named all-district in Class A District 3.

In total, five athletes were named first team, with two on second team and two honorable mention.

First team defense South Winn’s leading tacklers — Brady Ohrt and Kyle Kuboushek — were named on the First Team Defense list for the 2023 season.

Ohrt finished his senior campaign with a team-high 59.5 total tackles, including 42 solo stops and 1.5 tackles for a loss.

He also had two interceptions with returns of 19 yards. He earned an honorable mention nod a year ago.

With 57 total stops, Kuboushek was second on the tackle charts behind Ohrt to earn his first nod as a sophomore. Among those, 36 were solo tackles — 12.5 for a loss and one sack.

First team offense Parker Timp and Tristen Bodensteiner were named to the First Team for their work on the offensive line, a unit which helped the Warriors garner 2,414 total yards of offense and score 21 touchdowns during the 2023 season.

It marks Timp’s third time on the All-District list, including a first team honor last year for his defensive efforts. The senior started the season as one of South Winn’s running backs, scoring three touchdowns and running the pigskin 53 times for 224 yards for the season. For Bodensteiner, a junior, it is his first district nod.

Joining the duo on the first team offense list is Carson Streeter, who led the Warriors in receiving yards with 278 in his 24 receptions. The sophomore also was named as the first team kicker with 33 kick-offs for 1,653 yards, including a trio of touchbacks. He was 3-for-6 in field goals and had 12 PATs. In addition, he had 20 punts for 673 yards en route to his first nod on the all-district team.

Brady Ohrt Senior, DB First Team Defense

Kyle Kuboushek Soph., LB First Team Defense

Parker Timp Senior, OL First Team Offense

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Honorable mention Two Warriors were named to the honorable mention list — Eric Kriener and Nolan Sabelka.

Kriener, a senior, contributed 18 tackles during the season with 11 solo stops, three sacks and six tackles for a loss. He also pulled down one reception for 12 yards for his inaugural all-district nod.

As one of South Winn’s running backs, Sabelka scrambled for 317 yards in his 41 carries and scored twice. The junior was also there for 20 total tackles with 16 solo stops for his first all-district honor.

Class A District 3 Coach of the Year – Duane Foster, Wapsie Valley Offensive MVP – Traeton Sauerbrie, Sr., Wapsie Valley

Abbas, Sr., RB, AGWSR; Titus Evans, Sr., RB, Nashua-Plainfield; Cael Keller, Sr., WR/TE, BCLUW; Carson Streeter, So., WR/TE, South Winn; Josh Dostal, JR., WR/TE, North Tama; Tanner Arjes, Sr., UT, North Butler; Kolt Knaack, Jr., UT, North Tama; Carson Streeter, So., Kicker, South Winn First team defense – Griffin Buss, Sr., DL, North Butler; Jake Schoer, Sr., DL, Wapsie Valley; Garrett Miller, Jr., DL, Wapsie Valley; Carter Miller, Sr., DL, North Butler; Tucker Ladeburg, Sr., LB, Wapsie Valley; Kyle Kuboushek, So., LB, South Winn; Gavin Rausch, Jr., LB, North Tama; Jackson Carey, Sr., LB, Nashua-Plainfield; Eli Kalainoff, So., LB, Nashua-Plainfield; Josh Leistikow, Jr., DB, Wapsie Valley; Trae Geise, Sr., DB, NashuaPlainfield; Tucker Franzen, Sr., DB, Nashua-Plainfield; Brady Ohrt, Sr., DB, South Winn; Tyrus Luke, Jr., UT, North Tama; Drew Lansing, Jr., UT, Wapsie Valley; Chase Ackerman, Jr., Punter, Wapsie Valley Second team offense – Isaac Jones, Jr., OL, Nashua-Plainfield; Brock Kleitsch, Sr., OL, Wapsie

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Second team defense Senior Brody Tieskoetter and sophomore Braiden Todd were named to the second team on defense, both earning their first Braiden Todd Brody Tieskoetter Eric Kriener Nolan Sabelka all-district nods.

Soph., LB Senior, DB Senior, DL Junior, RB Playing deSecond Team Second Team Honorable Honorable fensive back, Defense Defense Mention Mention Tieskoetter came up with 20 solo and three asLineman MVP – Aiden Heitland, Valley; Emmitt Petermeier, Jr., OL, BCLUW; Tyler Popelka, Sr., OL, sisted tackles during his senior Sr., AGWSR Defensive MVP – Hunter North Tama; Ryan Hosek, Sr., OL, season with the Warriors to go Rademaker, Sr., North Butler North Tama; Brody Wangsness, with three interceptions with 20 Special Teams MVP – Chase So., QB, North Butler; Aiden Gelner, return yards.

Ackerman, Jr., Wapsie Valley Jr., RB, Nashua-Plainfield; Hunter First team offense – Parker Curley, So., RB, Wapsie Valley; At linebacker, Todd provided 23 total tackles (17 solo, 12 as- Timp, Sr., OL, South Winn; Jackson Gabe Nederhoff, Sr., WR/TE, Adair, Sr., OL, Wapsie Valley; Aiden AGWSR; Ian Buzynski, Sr., WR/TE, sisted) during the 2023 season. Sullivan, Sr., OL, Nashua-Plainfield; Wapsie Valley; Jared Dvorak, Sr., The sophomore also had two Tristen Bodensteiner, Jr., OL, South WR/TE, North Tama; Kolt Knaack, fumble recoveries and an in- Winn; Tanner Curley, Sr., OL, Jr., Kicker, North Tama Second team defense – Chris terception that he ran back 65 Wapsie Valley; Tate White, Sr., OL, Nashua-Plainfield; Kanen Decker, Witte, Jr., DL, North Butler; Clayton yards for a touchdown.

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Eight Trojans all-district nods

First team Placed to the first team defensive unit were Oliver Schmitt and Burke Busta. It’s their second all-district honor for both.

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Burke Busta Senior, LB First Team Defense

Logan Busta Sophomore Second Team All-District

JD Kruse Sophomore Second Team All-District

Caleb Kurtenbach Senior Second Team All-District

Last year, an anchor on the Schmitt was offensive and named the defendefensive lines. sive MVP as a On defense he junior. This seawas there for 42 son, he had 81 total tackles (32 total tackles (61 solo, 20 assists), solo, 42 assisted) three sacks and with six sacks four tackles for a and six tackles loss. In addition Russell Nieman Hunter Kruse Jordan Kriener for a loss. In adhe had one fumSenior Sophomore Freshman Second Team Honorable Honorable dition, Schmitt ble recovery.

All-District Mention Mention recovered two fumbles and had Honorable one interception mention returned for 10 yards to earn his 159 yards. Defensively, the Placed on the honorable mensophomore provided 31.5 total tion list were sophomore Huntall-district nod.

A second team honoree a year tackles with 26 coming as solo er Kruse and freshman Jordan ago, Busta was second on the stops.

Kriener.

With 321 yards on 13 recepteam in total tackles with 72.5.

Both were mainstays on the He had 57 solo stops and 30 as- tions, JD Kruse was the Tro- defensive line for the Trojans. sists. He also had one sack and jans’ leading receiver during the H. Kruse finished the season 2023 campaign, averaging 24.7 with 41 total tackles with 34 one tackle for a loss. yards per catch. On the flip side of them as solo stops. Among of the game, he came up with those were two sacks and a Second team Honored by being named sec- six interceptions for 42 return pair of tackles for a loss to go ond team were Logan Busta, JD yards to go with 46 solo tackles with a fumble recovery. He also Kruse, Caleb Kurtenbach and (37 solo, 18 assists). helped the offensive line gain Kurtenbach hauled in 11 2,894 total yards of offense as Russell Nieman. All are firstpasses for 185 yards, scoring the Trojan center. time all district honorees.

Anchoring the quarterback five times during his senior seaKriener collected 32 tackles position, L. Busta was 41-for- son. He was third on the tackle during the season including 26 74 in completed passes for 637 chart with 52 total stops includ- solo tackles, one sack and one yards. He also scrambled 38 ing 42 solo and 20 assists. tackle for a loss as a defensive Another senior, Nieman was lineman. times with the pigskin to gain

Blanchard, Sr., DL, NashuaPlainfield; Kaidon Cannon, Sr., DL, North Tama; Braiden Todd, So., LB, South Winn; Andrew Tiedt, So., LB, Wapsie Valley; Brady Austin, Sr., LB, North Butler; Pryor Weiderkehr, Jr., LB, North Butler; Dallas Tisue, Jr., DB, Wapsie Valley; Kolton Becker, Sr., DB, North Butler; Braden Strottman, Sr., DB, Wapsie Valley; Brody Tieskoetter, Sr., DB, South Winn; Josh Dostal, Jr., Punter; North Tama Honorable mention – Eli Kuper, Sr., OL, AGWSR; Landon Foelske, So., DB, Nashua-Plainfield; Hayden Munn, Sr., WB, Nashua-Plainfield; Matthew Malven, So., WR, NashuaPlainfield; Trent Rodruck, So., OL, Nashua-Plainfield; Tyler Zimmer, So., LB, Nashua-Plainfield; Lucas Goodrich, Sr., OL, North Butler; Stroker Koop, Jr., LB, North Butler; Clayton Towsley, Jr., WR, North Butler; Chaz Hall, Jr., OL, North Tama; Clayton Williams, So., DB, North Tama; Eric Kriener, Sr., DL, South Winn; Nolan Sabelka, Jr., RB, South Winn; Manny Huebner, Sr., WR, Wapsie Valley; Jonah Frost, Jr., DL, Wapsie Valley

Coach of the Year – Colby Yoder, Don Bosco Offensive MVP – Kaiden Knaack, Don Bosco Defensive MVP – Dalton Mudderman, Kee Offense first team – Ty Christensen, So., RB, Don Bosco; Kaiser Bovy, So., OL, Don Bosco; Andrew Kimball, Sr., OL, Don Bosco; Kyler Knaack, Jr., UT, Don Bosco; Andrew Beran, Jr., RB, Riceville; Ryder Fair, Sr., OL, Riceville; Jackson Schulte, Sr., RB/WR, Kee; Carter Seitz, Jr., WR, Kee; James Bell, WR, Waterloo Christian; Owen Hammersland, Fr., UT, Central Defense first team – Oliver Schmitt, Sr., LB, Turkey Valley; Burke Busta, Sr., LB/DB, Turkey Valley; Marco Avila, Jr., DL, Riceville; Kaden Kobliska, Sr., DB, Riceville; Karsen Strong, Jr., DL, Kee; Landon Fernandez, Sr., LB, Don Bosco; David Schmitz, Jr., LB, Don Bosco; Daryon Allwood, Sr., DL, West Central Second team – Logan Busta, So., Turkey Valley; JD Kruse, So., Turkey Valley; Caleb Kurtenbach, Sr., Turkey Valley; Russell Nieman, Sr., Turkey Valley; Ben Belew, Jr., Don Bosco; Zach Belew, Jr., Don Bosco; Jack Adams, Jr., Riceville; Chance Christiansen, So., Riceville; Reagan Richardson, Fr., Riceville; Andrew Kolsrud, Sr., Kee; Adam Scott, Sr., West Central; Nolan Cushion, Sr., West Central, Jed Tyler, Sr., West Central; Edde Gonzalez, Sr., West Central; Jeremiah Marquette, Sr., Waterloo Christian; Kambridge Wainscott, Sr., Waterloo Christian; Gaven Benter; So., Waterloo Christian; Kale Doeppke, Sr., Central; Braxton Bormann, So., Central; Mark Hertrampf, Sr., Central Honorable mention – Hunter Kruse, So., Turkey Valley; Jordan Kriener, Fr., Turkey Valley; Ryan Schroeder, Sr., Central; Sam Fettkether, Sr., Central; Gavin DeFord, Jr., Waterloo Christian; Ty Weikert, So., Waterloo Christian; Scott Schuldt, Fr., West Central; Rogelio Gonzalez, So., West Central; Kaleb Drape, Sr., Kee; Sam Janzen, So., Kee; Will Felper, Sr., Riceville; Aidan Ebert, Jr., Riceville; Kyler Sallis, Fr,. Don Bosco; Payton Regenold, Jr., Don Bosco

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Driftless Neighbor: Rich Gaard

Ossian’s holiday decorating contest

continued from front Closer to home, Gaard’s achievements span the gamut.

He has served on numerous boards and committees and has interwoven himself into the Driftless military veteran community. As a former Pentagon officer, Gaard, with Carol, has locally donated flags that have flown over the Pentagon, with one flying at the Veteran’s Memorial in town and a second flag flying at WinnMed. In addition to him serving on WinnMed’s Foundation Board of Directors, Gaard and Carol were large contributors to the Winneshiek County Veterans Memorial and the new picnic shelter erected at Mary Christopher Park. Over and above that, they set up an endowment for WinnMed’s American Flag Program as well as a family fund with the Winneshiek County Community Foundation.

Gaard, now fully retired from teaching, coaching and military service, currently volunteers as an Iowa advisor for West Point Academy candidates and was reappointed earlier this year to his fourth year as one of 12 members chosen nationally to serve on the Veterans Affairs Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses.

Get to know your neighbor: Do you have a nickname?

“Boomer” is my nickname.

When I first came to Decorah, I went pheasant hunting. I had just gotten back from Army basic training, and I purchased a new shot gun and I wanted to try it out. A few teacher friends and I got together to go pheasant hunting, and Mike Fitzgerald was in the group. Mike said, “You better try that shotgun out!” So, he and I go over to the side of a ditch, and I shot it — boom boom boom boom!

The other guys didn’t know I was shooting it. They hit the ground, not knowing what was going on! After that, they started calling me “Boomer” and it has stuck.

What are you most known for?

Hmmmm, gosh, I don’t know! I guess partly maybe for my involvement in the community with various organizations.

I am on the Parks and Recreation Board, the First Lutheran Church Council and the WinnMed Hospital Foundation. I just wrapped up my time on the board for the Community Foundation for Northeast Iowa. High school coach? Liaison for West Point Academy?

I think I am most known for my community involvement and having been a teacher — Teaching in the public school system, you are kind of well known, good or bad! Coaching different groups of kids! I like being involved with those things and meeting people and talking with people.

Hobbies?

I like biking and walking, golfing, of course! Tennis and pickle ball. I really like to travel. I have two grandkids: a twoyear-old and a six-year-old.

That’s a job!

What do you like most about living in the Driftless?

Golly! We’ve lived here a long time! Carol and I like the activities that are available here. We like the people and the lifestyle. We came here for the schools too. I am from Waverly and went to Wartburg, but I wanted to move to a town that

also had a college — a college adds a lot to a community. We love our neighborhood; how close our house is to everything in town.

Favorite locations around town: My favorite restaurant …

Twin Springs Supper Club! My wife likes salmon, and I order steak or salmon. That chocolate dessert is so good!

I do like Rubaiyat and I love Toppling Goliath. I am not a beer drinker, but I love their variety of foods!

My favorite park is Mary Christopher Park, with the beautiful VA memorial. Carol and I, along with Perry and Wendy Novak, donated to the shelter there. There is a picture of us in the shelter that tells the story. The flag at the memorial flew over the Pentagon; I contributed the flag to the memorial. I have made it so there will always be an American flag flying at the memorial in honor of all the veterans of Winneshiek County and northeast Iowa. At the hospital, near the entryway where you check in, that flag flew over the Pentagon too.

Ossian Fire Dept. breakfast fundraiser It was almost standing room only Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Ossian Fire Department’s annual breakfast fundraiser.

RIGHT- Blaire Vierow, 3, daughter of Kevin and Bobbi Jo Vierow of Ossian, takes a break from enjoying her breakfast. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Zach Jensen)

ABOVE- Nineteen-monthold Jaxon Winkler, son of Jason and Rachel Winkler of Castalia, sure was curious about the camera during the Ossian Fire Department’s annual breakfast fundraiser held Nov. 5 at the town’s fire station.

The City of Ossian and Ossian Crown Club are holding an outside Holiday Decorating Contest for homes and businesses in and around Ossian.

There are no complex rules or requirements.

“Just decorate the front of your home or the outside of your business or your store window,” said organizer Clark Goltz. “The response to the fall decorating contest was amazing.”

Goltz said the theme for the Holiday Decorating Contest is “Holiday Decorating”. Judging will take place on Friday, Dec. 1, with prizes awarded.

For more information, contact Ashley at the City Clerk’s Office by Monday, Nov. 27, at ossianclerk@acegroup.cc or call 563-532-8939.

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Besides Carol? General Peter Pace. I worked under General Pace for two years when I was at the Pentagon. His leadership skills and demeanor really impressed me. He challenged me when I retired from the Pentagon, “Rich, go out and try to help the veterans as much as you can,” so I have been trying to do that — with flags, with committees, with volunteer programs. I am hoping to give back as much as I can, nationally and locally.”

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Upcoming ‘Grief at the Holidays’ programs Coping with the death of a loved one is hard – especially during the holidays. Howard County Community Hospice is holding multiple Grief at the Holidays programs throughout the area this holiday season in Cresco, Decorah and online.

Each program will share information about grieving during the holidays and coping strat-

egies, and then provide a safe space for questions, answers and sharing.

Dates include: • Tuesday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., at Cresco Public Library • Thursday, Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m., at Wellington Place Assisted Living Facility, Decorah • Monday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. ,at Wellington Place Assisted

Living Facility, Decorah No pre-registration is required. These programs are free and open to anyone who is grieving the death of a person who is special to them.

Deaths do not need to be hospice-related. For more information, contact Brecka Putnam at griefsupport@rhshc.com or call 563-547-6343.

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The Decorah Area Quilters will hold meet Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m., at ArtHaus in Decorah. After a welcome and introductions, members can share show-and-tell projects – especially items in autumn colors. Additionally, Melanie Folkerts will demonstrate how she creates quilt labels on her sewing machine.

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meet the second Tuesday of each month at ArtHaus at 6 p.m.

Each meeting will consist of a brief welcome and introductions, show-and-tell, a Q&A session and a time to socialize. All are welcome.

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