July 13, 2023 Public Opinion

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Vol. 158, Issue 28

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Opening day at the Winnesehiek County Fair Brynn Storhoff was crowned 2023 Winneshiek County Fair Queen at opening ceremonies Tuesday, July 11. Brynn is the daughter of Brent and Brigit Storhoff of Decorah. 2023 Fair Princess Autumn Schmitt is the daughter of Sara and Greg Schmitt of Waucoma. Royalty at the Winneshiek County Fair are pictured following coronation ceremonies Tuesday (from left): 2022 Fair Princess Savannah Solheim, Addison Wicklund, 2023 Fair Princess Autumn Schmitt, 2023 Fair Queen Brynn Storhoff, Elizabeth Pritchard, Megan Blong, 2022 Fair Queen Katrina Hageman. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

The Schmitt boys from Ossian were all ready to submit their Lego building projects for the fair contest sponsored

by Aase Haugen Senior Services. The boys are, from left: Walker, age 4, Bo, age 5, and Hayden, age 6. Their parents are Chris and Lexi Schmitt.

Lilly Hemesath was runner-up in the sprout division of the Bill Riley Talent Show Tuesday at the Winneshiek County Fair.

She presented a tap dance/ vocal routine.

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ordic Fest in Decorah is a celebration of all things Scandinavian, but this year’s 56th Fest is also an opportunity to honor those community members who have provided distinguished service year after year. This week, the Nordic Fest Board released the names of the 2023 award winners to be honored at the Fest (July 27-29 in Decorah).

Sue Sander has been named the 2023 Nordic Fest Skål Recipient. The 2023 Nordic Fest Grand Marshals are David and Gail Judisch.

Skål Recipient - Sue Sander The Nordic Fest Skål Recipient (previously flag recipient) is an individual or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional and continuing support of the Fest.

For 26 years, Sue Sander generously devoted her time to the Nordic Fest Board, helping continue and establish traditions for all to enjoy. As Sue recalls, her commitment to the

ABOVE- The 2023 Nordic Fest Grand Marshals, David and Gail Judisch. LEFT- Sue Sander has been named the 2023 Nordic Fest Skål Recipient. (submitted) Nordic Fest Board originally began in the middle of a haircut, with her hairdresser refusing to finish until Sue said “yes” to joining the planning efforts. Sue had just moved to the Decorah community and appreciated the early encouragement to get involved. That initial encouragement led to more than 2 decades of time, energy, and passion spent in nearly every Board position. Sue even was the Nordic Fest Board President three separate times — in 2003, 2009, and 2013. Sue shares, “I think people are afraid to get on the Nordic Fest Board. It was just as hard for me to decide when it was time to get off.”

While Sue finally did decide to step away from the Board, she has continued to be an avid supporter of Nordic Fest – volunteering wherever she can lend

her time and talents to help the annual celebration continue. Sue appreciates the friendships, with area residents and repeat visitors alike, that have formed in her life as a result of her involvement.

So what is Sue’s recommendation for making the most of Nordic Fest? Sue says, “Be out on the streets. Eat your way from one end of Water Street to the other!” Sue especially recommends trying rømmegrøt, her Favorite Nordic Fest food, and spending time in the Nordic Fest Beverage Garden, a space she helped establish in 2003.

Grand Marshals David and Gail Judisch Nordic Fest Grand Marshal is an individual or individuals

Fest honorees

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Vesterheim Commons Building Visit us online - www.decorahnewspapers.com soft opening during Nordic Fest The Vesterheim Museum renovation and construction of the Commons Building, part of their Strong Roots | Bold Future campaign to unify the Vesterheim campus from museum to Folk Art School, is going well and on schedule. Vesterheim President and CEO Chris Johnson noted they would be moving into the space by mid-July and holding a soft opening of the Commons Building over Nordic Fest at the end of this month with many folk art demonstrations to celebrate the new connections. The formal dedication of the new 7,600 sq. ft. facility, designed as the central welcome center of the campus, is slated for Saturday, Sept. 30.

Designed as the new “front door” of the Vesterheim campus, they look forward to celebrating what took 90 years of property acquisition and years of planning (their first call to Snøhetta in 2017) to complete: a unified campus with unique

comfortable spaces for exhibits, community education and gatherings to become a complete destination, and connect an intercultural, intergenerational community both in-person as well as through remote digital access.

Landscaping began in April with trees, bushes, rock features and outdoor space and peripheral lighting, in addition to creating spaces for community events outside as well as inside. Creating a natural outdoor space between the Museum, Commons and the Heritage Park helps tie the campus together, while offering outdoor spaces to enjoy the campus and nearby inspiration.

Throughout the newest spaces, circular areas have been designed and built as glades – an open spot found in the forest.

These glades allow for reflection, connection and focus on

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Work on the Commons building was thoughtfully planned, and is nearing completion. Vesterheim has planned a soft opening of the building just in time for Nordic Fest, which starts Thursday, July 27. Both indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring wood as a main recurring theme, help tie the entire Vesterheim campus together along water street. Above is a view of the Commons Standing symmetrically in front of the “Oculus” on the Vesterheim Com- building from Heritage Park on the north side mons Building’s second floor is (l) Becky Idstrom, Communications and of the Vesterheim campus. (Driftless Multimedia Marketing Director, and Chris Johnson, President and CEO. photos by Kate Klimesh)

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‘Airing of the Quilts’ 2023 The 4th annual “Airing of the Quilts” quilt show sponsored by NorthEast Iowa Quilters’ Guild was held Thursday evening, July 6, in several Decorah neighborhoods. Hundreds of quilts were displayed on front porches, over mailboxes, on fences and on decks in the area of Vennehjem, Broadway/Mechanic Streets, Decorah’s South Side and on the City’s West Side.

(Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

Among the many volunteers at the popular Luren Food Stand at the fair this week are, from left: David Judisch, Mike and Pat Fitzgerald and Lester Erickson.

Relaxing with refreshing milkshakes under the grandstand at the fair this week were Ron and Sue Borsheim of Decorah. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

Clockwise from top left, Division Street, Broadway, Jefferson Street and Vennehjem. Center mailbox on Locust Road.

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Chase Hopp, the 5-year-old son of Nick and Carol Hopp of Decorah, shows off his Lego building project at the fair contest sponsored by Aase Haugen Senior Services.

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Kratz Subdivision preliminary plat voted down by City Council

Fest honorees who have provided outstanding services to the Community.

Since 1974, David and Gail Judisch have devoted their time, energy, and talents to various endeavors around the Decorah community and beyond. They also, proudly, haven’t missed a Nordic Fest in 49 years!

David and Gail both grew up on farms in NE Iowa, eventually meeting in high school. The two pursued college degrees in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, married, and then found their way back to the Northeast corner of the state when David was hired by Weston Noble to fill a spot in the music department at Luther College. Soon after, Gail was hired as a nurse in Luther College’s Health Services Of-

fice. They originally stayed in Decorah for the jobs, but ended up developing roots in the community. Eventually, David and Gail both retired from Luther College (David as Professor of Music and Gail from Health Services), each offering decades of service to students, and fellow staff and faculty members. Throughout their careers, and now in retirement, David and Gail have committed hours upon hours of time to community organizations.

David has served as the Luren Singers Director for 48 years, performing with the group for the King of Norway on five separate occasions. He has been repeatedly elected as Director-in-Chief of the Norwegian

Pictured is the check presentation to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit from the Total Tree Care Golf Tournament July 1. (submitted photo)

Continued support for Winneshiek County K9 Program The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received two donations for the K9 program recently, with proceeds from two separate events. On Saturday, July 1, Bluffton Resort and several sponsors raffled a kay-

ak, which generated a donation of $905. On Saturday, June 24, Total Tree Care hosted a golf tournament at Silvercrest Golf & Country Club which generated a donation of $2,000.

Currently, the Winneshiek

County Sheriff’s Office has two K9 service dogs, K9 McCoy and K9 Drago.

The Winneshiek County K9 Units continue to be a countywide resource available to all agencies and communities in

Fairgrounds wired for internet Work has recently been completed at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, connecting the newly-constructed Community Building to the MetroNet, using American Rescue Plan Act funding. The City of Decorah and County IT directors collaborated to get fiber internet to the fairgrounds for this Board of Supervisors-approved project.

Once the fiber was available, Wright Way Computers staff installed a new network and wireless access points in the Community Building, with the new fiber feeding it, along with wireless access points throughout the fairgrounds. Now there is fast, reliable wireless internet services to the Community Building, Grandstand Office, Danan Lansing Building, Show Barn and the stand in the middle of the racetrack where the internet is used to post live race stats online.

The internet service is also useful for the improved security and surveillance cameras recently installed strategically around the fairgrounds by Driftless Security. This will assist with keeping the fairgrounds and its attendees safe.

“Everything is online now for so much that happens at the fair and shows, so it was a good time to get it done. And, I know it helps ISU Extension Office with the 4-H show result reporting as well,” noted Fair Board President Arlin Franzen.

“It’s just one of those things,

Pictured together following a successful installation of MetroNet Fiber, and network systems to provide wireless internet and security surveillance to the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds are (l-r) Michael Kozelka with Driftless Security, Winneshiek County IT Director Jon Lubke, Winneshiek County Agricultural Association President Arlin Franzen and Tyler Wright of Wright Way Computers. everyone uses internet, even in the vendor area and all over. It was good to get connected to the MetroNet for reliable internet everywhere on the grounds.

It’s finally here.”

The fiber offers much faster internet service, allowing more capacity of usage during events, as well as the native reliability of fiber internet.

Winneshiek County IT Director Jon Lubke stated, “The Decorah MetroNet or DMN for short, is a Iowa 28E organization made up of the following local government and non-profits: City of Decorah, Decorah School District, Luther College, Winneshiek County and WinnMed. About 10 years ago, this group came together to build a private fiber network throughout and around Decorah.

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Engineer’s office busy with road matters At the Winneshiek County Supervisors meeting Monday, July 10, there were few items of action, with the first being the approval of county vacation of road #1480, a road leading to rural Ridgeway church property currently up for sale to a private individual. The road remained a county road while the property was in use by the local church, but the county decided not to retain the road to the location for a private individual. The road will be vacated to original adjacent landowners. No public comment was presented at the public hearing and vacation of the road was approved unanimously.

Interim County Engineer Isaac Wiltgen noted that Ridgeway gravels were being resurfaced Monday, with Fort Atkin-

son gravels yet to be addressed.

“They are making good progress with the gravels,” Wiltgen noted.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the offer of employment being sent to the successful applicant for the blade operator position out of the Kendallville shop, as well as advertisement of the vacancy to be opened by an upcoming retirement in August.

The Integrative Roadside Vegetative Management Program Request for Proposals to determine the financial cost of the county’s IRVMP program has not received any proposals from interested parties. Supervisors discussed waiting until the new engineer is in place before addressing that area again.

Singers Association of America since 1984. Over the years, David has also participated in organizations such as New Minowa Players, Nordic Fest, Path to Citizenship, and the NEIPJC Immigration Working Group.

Gail’s nursing background led her to be involved for 19 years with the Winneshiek County American Cancer Society and as a volunteer for many years for a nurse-managed cancer detection center. In addition, she’s served as an outdoor Vesterheim Museum guide and helped run various activities and resources for Nordic Fest.

Gail was also a founding member of Northern Lights Women’s Choir, which was initially started by the Luren Singers’

continued from front wives in the 1990s. She continues to be passionate about World Relief.

Together, David and Gail are members of Sons of Norway-Decorah, members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and involved with the Decorah Area Community Meal. The biggest joys in their lives, however, are their sons – Nathaniel and Aaron.

David and Gail are “humbled to be Grand Marshals for the 2023 Nordic Fest and are well aware of how so many people in this community give so much of themselves, their time, their ideas, their effort, their money, and themselves to make this community a great place to live.”

tions Network and others, the network has grown to encompass around 40 miles of fiber.”

“The DMN members purchase wholesale internet services and also partner with each other at various levels when their technology goals overlap, again saving money for their constituents and customers. The group also partners with other non-profits like the Winneshiek County Agricultural Association. This connection is now being used to provide free internet to the public throughout the fairground facilities.”

the county and surrounding area.

The K9 program is primarily made possible by the continued generous support of citizens, businesses and organizations in the area.

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Choral music traditions in the upper Midwest are indelibly linked to the musical heritage of Nordic immigrants. Among the subcultures within American choral music, the most influential and long-lasting may well be the one founded and guided

by Norwegian conductor and composer F. Melius Christiansen. Along with singing, participants will learn about the “Lutheran Choral Tradition.”

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For a second time since November 2022, the Decorah City Council denied the preliminary plat application for the proposed Kratz Subdivision at their Monday, July 3, meeting.

The proposed subdivision is located along Middle Calmar Road outside Decorah city limits but within two miles of the city limits boundary. This gives both Winneshiek County and the City of Decorah the right to waive or place contingencies on property requirements needing to be accomplished before approval of the proposed development.

The original application was submitted Sept. 21, 2022, to Winneshiek County and Decorah City engineers and zoning administrators. Winneshiek County Engineer Lee Bjerke stated in a letter, “The plat seems to be in compliance with the zoning requirements set forth,” pending further investigation of an easement on lot #1 of the plat. Decorah City Engineer Jeremy Bril heavily reviewed the plan in accordance with city code section 16.04.040 that outlines the minimum standards for the design and development of new subdivisions.

Bril noted a bevy of issues, including too-narrow streets; longer than acceptable cul-desac streets; unnamed streets; no curb and gutter; no streetlights, sidewalks, or street signs were shown; inconsistencies existed with the building setback lines; water connections for each lot were not designated; no stormwater management plan was included; and easements for Trout Run Trail and a natural gas line were needed.

A letter outlining these concerns was submitted by Bril Nov. 1, 2022, prior to the application going before Decorah Planning & Zoning for consideration.

At the Nov. 14 P&Z meeting, committee members voted 5-2 to accept the preliminary plat with contingencies needing to be fulfilled, stressing necessary easements, stormwater provisions, and street, sign, curb and gutter and sidewalk concerns.

Decorah City Council received the plat proposal at the Nov. 21 meeting, where council member Randy Schissel moved to deny approval, citing the plat did not meet city codes, negative effects to Trout Run Trail, and the items and concerns cited in Bril’s letter. The motion was passed unanimously and the proposed Kratz Subdivision plat was not approved.

A variance request application for approval was submitted

by Dave Kratz and Tade Kerndt to the Decorah Board of Adjustment, citing that the project was not in the city limits and is in compliance with county code, with Kratz and Kerndt saying they felt “The city evaluated the property as if it was in the city limits and it is not,” adding that an adjacent subdivision was allowed and to not approve the Kratz Subdivision “would show unfair treatment and fa-

voritism.”

Discussion continued at the city council’s Dec. 19, 2022, meeting, where it was clarified

by City Attorney John Anderson that the council was responsible for granting variances for areas within a two-mile radius of the city limits, in lieu of the Board of Adjustment. Kerndt appeared before the council and reiterated the subdivision met county code and would not be asking to be annexed into the city. Council member Steven Zittergruen motioned to accept the variance, but it failed on a 4-2 vote.

The Kratz Subdivision plat application found life once again this year during the council’s May 16 meeting, where council members debated at length before voting to table any decision until the next council meeting. On June 5, at its regular meeting, council members continued the Kratz discussion.

Member-at-large Kirk Johnson voiced that his only concern with the subdivision is the one lot where the Trout Run Trail runs through a platted yard. He stressed that he was not concerned about the width of the street, or if it has streetlights.

Kerndt once again spoke to the council, saying, “The whole intent is for this to be a rural subdivision … there is no intention of it to come into part of the city. The county has said they do not want any public subdivisions anymore, they want this, since the burden of the cost falls to the owners to maintain the lots. This is a great opportunity to create more housing.”

Zittergruen stated, “We do have a housing crisis, and it creates more housing. I am grateful for the creation of more housing.” Conversely, Zittergruen added, “I think that encouraging a ring of fairly sparse sprawl around the city that uses our amenities isn’t a great stewardship. They don’t have to pay the city, but they get to have the benefits of the city’s amenities.” The council ultimately did not approve the Kratz Subdivision preliminary plat, with two members, Steve Luse and Steven Zittergruen, voting nay.

Two of the seven council members were absent from the June meeting, and according to the rule to reconsider, one of the two council members who voted against the increase could, with support of one additional council member, request to have it resubmitted for consideration at a future council meeting.

That’s exactly what occurred at the council’s July 3 meeting, when Zittergruen made a motion to reconsider the preliminary plat, and it passed unanimously.

After heavy discussion, several council members said that the most important things to consider included a Stormwater Management Plan, and if it ever was annexed, the development would have to have curb and gutter, sidewalks, street signs and streetlights installed. Ultimately, the subdivision’s plat application failed by a vote of 4-3.

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Obituaries William Campbell

William “Bill” M. Campbell, 75, of Waukon, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah.

William Mark Campbell was born Aug. 1, 1947, in Waukon, the son of Mark “Pat” William and Arlene Campbell M. (Wild) Campbell. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon.

Bill protected and served people his whole life. At age 14, Bill started working at the Skelly gas station, always smiling as he pumped gas. Bill loved cars!

As a young man, he watched out for and kept his sister and brothers safe. When he was 18, he became a volunteer fireman for the Waukon Pioneer Fire Department. Serving people in hardship and taking care of those in need was something he loved. Once, when Bill and wife Kathy were out for dinner at the Vet’s Club, the fire whistle blew and off he went; a woman came up to Kathy and said, “Oh, he’s a fireman too, you poor dear.”

Bill loved that.

In 1967, at the age of 19, he

Norma Hemry

Norma Jean Hemry, 81, of Ossian, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at her home.

Norma was born April 3, 1942, in Postville to her parents Theodore and Irene (Meyer) Feickert.

Norma was baptized and Norma Hemry confirmed at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church. She attended country school in Nordness and then graduated from Decorah High School with the Class of 1960.

During her senior year, she met the love of her life, Wayne Hemry, at the Art’s Roller Rink in Ossian. On Jan. 14, 1961, Norma and Wayne joined their lives together in marriage at the Washington Prairie Church. To this beautiful union four chil-

Thomas Anderson

Dr. Thomas Ray Anderson, 87, formerly of North Fort Myers, Fla., and Decorah, passed away on We d n e s d a y, June 28, 2023.

Thomas was born Nov. 19, 1935, in Traer, Iowa, to Thomas S. and Mary M. Thomas Anderson.

Anderson He graduated from West Waterloo High School in 1954, where he played basketball and baseball, earned his pre-med degree from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, and his podiatric medicine de-

was drafted into the U.S. Army.

He received his 10 weeks of medical training at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, and was sent to Vietnam in October 1968 as a combat medic with the 1st Cavalry Division.

He saved many lives, patched up the wounded and made lifelong friendships with his Army buddies. During an offensive, Bill carried a wounded soldier and his 80-pound pack out of the jungle until a Hewy helicopter could evacuate the soldier. On Feb. 28, 1969, Bill was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces. He also received two Purple Hearts. Duty, Honor, Country – Bill was very proud of his military service.

After returning home from Vietnam, Bill married the love of his life Kathryn Dee Wiedemann on Nov. 14, 1970, at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon. They bought Bill’s Gulf Station, which he ran until 1973. His love of cars continued throughout his life. He attended many car shows and auctions with friends; many of those cars showed up in his garage.

For 30 years, Bill served in law enforcement, protecting the citizens of Allamakee County

as a Waukon police officer and deputy sheriff until retiring in 2004. He served with kindness, respect, and strength; his whole life was devoted to others. His humor carried him through and he always had a joke or story to share with you.

He was a member of the Deputy Sheriffs State Association, Waukon Jaycees, the VFW, Lion’s Club and First Presbyterian Church. Bill liked playing golf and cards as well.

Bill worked hard providing, taking care of and protecting his wife and children. He was so proud of Kari and Ryan and all their achievements. Bill loved them and all his wonderful grandchildren very much.

Throughout his life and all the choices he made, he remained vigilant to his oath to “protect and serve.”

Bill is survived by his wife, Kathy, of Waukon; two children: Kari Kay (Michael) O’Hara of Decorah, and Ryan William (Kristen Billings) Campbell of Adel, Iowa; grandchildren: Mason, Kylie, Kade and Kyra O’Hara, and Ella, Laney and Greta Campbell; mother, Arlene Campbell Rooney, of Waukon; sister, Mary Schofield, of Waukon; two brothers: Robert (Kristi) Campbell of Waukon

and Perry Campbell of Centennial, Colo.; and nieces and nephew: Masie McGraw, Britney Pierce and Mark Campbell.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mark; brotherin-law, Thomas Schofield; sister-in-law, Vickie Campbell; and grandparents, Leonard and Hazel Campbell and Anna and George Wild.

A celebration of life was held Tuesday, July 11, at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon with Pastor Grant VanderVelden officiating. Burial with military honors followed at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon.

Honorary casketbearers were Bill’s grandchildren, the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Department, the Waukon Fire Department, the Waukon Police Department, Lynn Dundee, Joe Emerson, Fred Delphey, Tom Garrett, Ron Henning, Wayne Howe, Larry Jatho, Carl Johnson, Troy Lubahn, Vince Seybert, Dick Sullivan and Jerry Tausz.

Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon handled the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals. com.

dren were born: Terry, Stacy, Brenda and Rodney.

Norma worked a short time after graduating high school at the Decorah State Bank. She also worked for Aase Haugen Nursing Home for about a year and did day care for a couple families while she was raising her own children. Norma began a long career at the Ossian State Bank, 1972-2000, and then worked at the Miss Marquette Casino until she retired in 2004.

Norma’s greatest pride was the family she raised, often holding down the home front while Wayne was on the road with his job. Norma and Wayne enjoyed being snowbirds to Arizona in the winter, and rarely missed watching an Iowa Hawkeyes football or basketball game, GO HAWKS! Norma was a member of the Ossian Lutheran Church.

About a week prior to Nor-

ma passing, her family made her Mother’s Day request come true in having the whole family come together. She expressed great gratitude and joy for this special occasion, a very special memory for the entire family to cherish.

Those left to love and remember Norma’s memory are her husband, Wayne, of Ossian; children: Terry (Jill) Hemry of Polk City, Iowa, Stacy (Barry) Terrell of Rochester, Minn., Brenda (Jim) Fishback of Postville, and Rodney (Leslie) Hemry of West Union; 16 grandchildren: Bryanna (Zach) DeCarlo, Logan Hemry, Andrew Hemry, Courtney (Michael) Romanco, Kylie Smith, Mandy (Josh) Monroe, Cory (Jesi) Monroe, Drew Terrell, Randal (Morgan) Schultz, Shawn Schultz, Derek Schultz, Alanda (Colten) Fishback, Tyler (Katie) Hemry, Leah (Brian)

Scholbrock and Hannah (Tom) Smith; 24 great-grandchildren; siblings: Joyce (Mick) Nelson, Judy (Mike) Moore, Vicky Kelly, Jeff (Sharon) Feickert and Rhonda (Doug) Koenig; sistersin-law: Susan Feickert, Marsha Feickert and Judy Feickert; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Norma is preceded in death by her parents; her father and mother-in-law, Herman and Victoria Hemry; brothers: Lloyd, DuWayne and Allen Feickart; brothers-in-law: Jim Perez, Bill Kelley, Richard Hemry, Harlan Hemry and Carl Weik; and sister-in-law, Shirley Weik.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 8, at Ossian Lutheran Church with Rev. David Lenth presiding. Burial was at the Hillside Cemetery.

The Helms Funeral Home handled arrangements.

gree from the William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He was self-employed in private practice for 30 years before selling his practice to Tweeten/Lutheran Health Care Center of Spring Grove, Minn., but he remained practicing in Decorah. His practice was later acquired by Gundersen Lutheran Health System.

Tom served as President of the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society. He was a member of the Decorah Jaycees, the Decorah Chamber of Commerce, a past Master of the Masonic Lodge, served five years on the Decorah Elks Lodge Board of Trustees, served two years on the Adviso-

ry Board of Trustees of the Wil- McCabe, Thomas (Jessica) liam Scholl College of Podiatric Anderson III, Blake Anderson, Medicine, was a past chairman Stephanie, Gabrielle and Saof the administrative board of vannah Forstall, Vanessa (Jathe United Methodist Church in son) Baker, Anthony (Maddy) Decorah. He was a member of Kimmes, Tanner, Alexis and Oneota Country Club for many Jeremiah Anderson; Coorough years. He also helped initiate grandchildren: Jason, Trever, the Ulster Project in Decorah Alyssa, Casey, Claire and Elise; that invited six Catholic and six Gabriel Henry and Abigail HenProtestant 15-year-old children ry; and several great-grandchilfrom Northern Ireland to Dec- dren. He is also survived by the orah for the month of July each mother of his children, Helen L. summer.

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He was a wonderful father, He was preceded in death by grandfather and great-grandfa- his parents, Thomas and Mary ther. He was joyful and a friend Anderson; his only sibling, to all who met him. His recall James Anderson; his grandof details of the people he met daughter, Jessica Anderson; and was impressive. He continued his son, Thomas R Anderson II. to share his podiatry wisdom Tom and Ann retired to a with his family until the end. beautiful home they built in He shared the story of how in North Fort Myers and made high school he was having is- many lifelong friends in their sues with his feet and his par- 151-000) Sabal Springs community (USPS# is published

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the Norwegian-American story. Especially designed is the original Restauration replica in paving stones leading from the courtyard between the museum and commons back to the Heritage Park. You may have seen the “sails” attached to the side of the museum, which ties in the shape – built in the actual dimensions of the small sloop that delivered 53 Norwegian immigrants to America in 1825.

All the new spaces are meant to be not only aesthetic, but created with sustainability in mind, and be highly functional for daily use and for events and community gatherings. Storage areas are thoughtfully placed, while collection areas and spaces are artfully designed for best, most efficient use as well as flexible use of spaces. The acanthus carvings surrounding the Museum Store entrance is more fully visible with the new entrance from the Commons and now stands fully-framed and visible.

Johnson stated, “This space provides a lot of function we simply didn’t have before.

Having a central front door is important, as is connecting the Commons and the Folk Art School on each level. Now we can hold special events on-site, we have additional meeting spaces and a full digital production space as well. This answers many needs.”

Finalizing the finishing construction before taking occupancy of the space, landscaping continues to bridge the space between Heritage Park and Water Street. Features of the main level include a catering kitchen for use during events inside the Commons or outside in the Park, with room for a food truck outdoors as well, should the need arise.

In the interior of the museum is another glade, or heart of the Commons called the Oculus, made of western red cedar.

It allows natural light to pass through, and provides a more open feel to the main level which, ringed in glass windows, showcases the activity and energy of the Commons from the street. From the second floor through the Oculus, one can see the outline of the country of Norway in the polished concrete floor with local aggregate for added rustic texture.

On the second level, the Oculus serves as a central artistic feature for the space, to be used as the Gallery for art exhibits, while the third floor offers some lounge areas, office space and the digital production area. The ceiling slats are all Alaskan yellow cedar.

“Wood is not only an important part of our collections, but also of our identity. Even the glued laminate timbers are warm, but also much lighter than steel beams meaning it needed less concrete in its foundation, and that means less carbon – another sustainability feature that was given a lot of thought,” Johnson stated,

Law Enforcement Decorah Police conducted a traffic stop July 8 at approximately 12:07 a.m. at the intersection of Park Street and Industrial Lane. Officers arrested Marissa Michelle Kelty, 31, of Decorah for driving while barred, habitual offender. Kelty was transported to the Winneshiek County Jail.

Decorah Police conducted a welfare check/investigative traffic stop July 8 at approximately 2:11 a.m. in the 300 block of Terrace Street. After further investigation, officers arrested 27-yearold Joseph Dominic Wathier for operating while under the influence, 1st offense.

Death Notice BEATRICE “BEA” TIMP, 96, of Calmar, died on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Ossian Senior Hospice Nursing Home in Ossian. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, July 10, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar with Rev. Henry Huber presiding. Burial was in the church cemetery.

continued from front “Working with Snøhetta, of course, we included Scandinavian design, but we also looked at where we came from as an organization and the collection, historic buildings and surrounding area… it was a natural thing to feature.”

Connecting the Vesterheim Commons Building to the existing building on Water Street was a challenge, however the crews took particular care to ensure a seamless transition that ties the entire block together, addresses the past while creating useful spaces for community events and educational opportunities as well as traveling exhibits.

The leadership’s planning goes far beyond the Commons structure, into facility operations with an eye for at least through 2025, the 200th anniversary of the Great Migration of Norwegians to America that began in 1825 with 52 Norwegians aboard the sloop Restauration (53 were delivered with the birth of a child during the voyage).

An advantage of using wood was that it adds warmth to the space. “Also, it helps us with our sustainability goals – how we use energy in the building and what materials are being used to make the building. All the timbers were made nearby in Albert Lea, Minn., and were manufactured from Douglas Fir, which is easy to grow and a renewable resource.”

Pairing the wood with exposed concrete walls was a design choice, noted Johnson.

“We wanted a very honest structure, hearkening back to the original log cabins in Heritage Park, but with a modern feel. It was very important to us as well to preserve the original limestone wall from the 1850s blacksmith shop. It gives a beautiful character to the front reception area.”

Limestone, brick, wood, glass and concrete ties the Commons with the museum history, Decorah history, the Norwegian history in this area, and is a familiar, yet fresh aesthetic. Featuring outdoor spaces as well as indoor spaces for many gathering and event opportunities, they have even planned for future access should they decide to connect the museum and the commons building directly.

“And keep in mind, this outdoor space will look dramatically different in five years when the trees get a bit bigger, but also in 20 years.” Planning for future use is expanding with the digital production space as well, “it’s a full digital production studio, with variable light, sound and tools for creating video – whether to Facebook Live or to YouTube. People now can still engage with Vesterheim from half-way around the world - something we saw had tremendous growth during the pandemic.”

The Commons Building may be nearing completion, but their Strong Roots | Bold Future campaign continues through Dec. 31 of this year. Once the campaign is concluded, a donor wall is planned.

For more information, visit www.vesterheim.org.

Letter Grateful I had that baby

When I was married to my first husband, he did not want any more children. We had three at the time. I became pregnant with our fourth child in 1973, the year abortion was first legalized. He said I had better get an abortion. I was so young at the time, and he was extremely violent. I begged him to let me have this baby, in exchange for getting my tubes tied. I am so grateful I had that baby – our fourth child.

God created baby human beings between one man and one woman at conception. In God’s holy word, Isaiah 44:2 says: “I am your creator. You were in my care before you were born, and I know the plans I have for your life.”

Judy Felke, Waukon

Decorah Public Opinion Thursday, July 13, 2023 5

Echoes of the Past

By Roz Weis

Local doctor suffers attack at hospital

1943

EIGHTY YEARS AGO: A heart spell hit Decorah’s leading physician when he was on duty at the hospital the other morning. Dr. T. Stabo suffered the heart attack at about 8:15 in the morning, as he was reporting to a surgical suite at the hospital – preparing to perform an operation. The operation was performed by another doctor in attendance. The wartime strain finally caught up to him, according to one hospital spokesman. Dr. Stabo has been working for a long time under the added strain of the wartime conditions, with a shortage of doctors adding to abnormal demands. He has suffered from over-exertion in the past, but this was his first heart attack.

His condition is improving. …Thirty-five area men have departed Winneshiek County for active service induction in Des Moines this week. Physical examinations will be given immediately. In other selective service news – the Winneshiek County office has sent out a notice of delinquency in regards to local men who have not reported as required. These certain men have failed to perform the duty imposed upon them under the selective service law. …The official temperature here in town the other day was 37 degrees. Seriously. Just five degrees from freezing. …Ownership of the CCC Camp buildings at the local fairgrounds have officially been transferred to county fair administrators. …The shoe ration coupons are now valid through October.

The gasoline rations are only good through the end of this month (good for four gallons of gasoline). …Two divorces were granted in the county clerk’s office last week. …Decorah Lutheran Church is hosting its second annual church picnic next Sunday afternoon. …Now on sale for the summertime – straw hats. 59 cents each at Larsen’s in Decorah.

1953

SEVENTY YEARS AGO: The Decorah Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps will make the big trip of the year next week. They will travel to perform at the annual national cherry festival in Traverse City, Michigan. …Dedication was July 12, 1953, at the Pine Bluff 4-H Camp. Local 4-H members and adults presented a short outdoor program, and a potluck dinner was held. …James Martinek and Arlaine Roney are tending to a garden behind the Goetsch home on North Mill Street. It is reportedly to be a 4-acre vegetable garden. …The fair next month will feature a mule race. The Fair Board agreed on holding the race after debate during a recent meeting. …Free orchids will be given to the first 300 ladies who attend the Frigidaire sale at Buckton Furniture on Water Street.

The flowers are being flown in directly from Hawaii.

Vintage 1940s photo This photograph from the Driftless Multimedia archives is simply labeled “sorority group in the mid 1940s.” Anyone with information about the photo is encouraged to reach out to the Driftless Multimedia office in Decorah. …Word has been received from 15 of the 18 grocery stores in Decorah – there is little or no great demand for that new yellow-colored margarine since the law permitting the sale of it on July 4, 1953.

1963

SIXTY YEARS AGO: Iowa’s new liquor-by-the-drink law got off to a slow start here, with only about a dozen operators in the county indicating a desire to take out an application for the new liquor licenses. The Cliff House has completed an application so far. …Now on sale at Fareway – rib-eye steaks, 69 cents per pound; pure ground beef, 3 pounds for $1. …Now showing at The Grand Theatre – Tammy and the Doctor” starring Peter Fonda and Sandra Dee. …Six new teachers have been hired for the upcoming school year in Decorah: Dennis Olejniczak, John Werner, Arden Sollien, Homer Hjerleid, Leslie Drafft and Mrs. Merle Cronin.

1973

FIFTY YEARS AGO: Dale Nimrod, chemistry professor of Luther College, has been named the director of the Northeast Iowa Computer Network System. …Chuck Lynch, son of Tom and Dolores Lynch of Decorah, hit the only home run in a recent Loras College baseball game.

Loras defeated Graceland in a playoff game held in Grinnell.

A pre-med student at Loras.

Decorah’s Lynch has a 3.096 grade point average in his chosen major of chemistry at Loras. …Rhonda Kittleson, 18-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Kittleson, plays clarinet with an ensemble touring Europe this summer. …This year’s Nordic Fest will feature something new – a folk costume show. Mrs. A.R. Rikansrud is organizing the new show.

1983

FORTY YEARS AGO: Mark Pinter (a/k/a Mark Pint of Decorah), the star of CBS soap opera “The Guiding Light” turned up in Decorah last week to attend his 15-year high school class reunion. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pint of Decorah. He participated in a new program called “Meet the Artist” presented by the local New Minowa Players community

theater troupe here in town. …Debate over the situation at the Decorah swimming pool continues. A complete renovation proposal is being considered, along with a brand-new construction proposal. …A class of 40 graduated from North Winneshiek High School last spring. Valedictorian was Linda Korsness. Salutatorians were Shelly Kingsley and Joanne Stoen. …The Great Ping Pong Drop is a new promotion to be a part of this year’s Ridiculous Day promotion here.

1993

THIRTY YEARS AGO: RAGBRAI is coming to Decorah for an overnight stay July 29. Preparations are in full swing for the thousands of bicyclists and onlookers expected here. …The film “Sleepless in Seattle” is now showing at the Viking Theatre. …The seven girls are up for the title of 1993 Winneshiek County Fair Queen are Dawn Svenson, Shelly Hove, Nicole Headington, Julie Cotton, Michelle Wilkes, Jaqueline Wenthold and Michelle Berge.

2003

TWENTY YEARS AGO: This year’s baseball season marks the 40th season for head baseball coach Dennis Olejniczak. …Dedication ceremonies at the new indoor batting facility here are planned later this month. …Jessica Anderson is the new 2003 Winneshiek County Fair Queen. Elizabeth Kuhn is Fair Princess. …Decorah’s historic East Side School will be featured on the television network History Channel’s special titled “America’s Most Endangered” as a structure currently named on the list of 11 most endangered places for 2003. The list was compiled by the National Trust on a list for historic preservation. …A 3-on-3 basketball tourney will be part of this year’s Nordic Fest celebration.

2013

TEN YEARS AGO: O’Reilly Auto Parts is building a new store in Decorah. Decorah’s Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a site plan proposal for a 6,600-square foot building near Walmart off of Old Stage Road.

…Decorah’s Don Johnson recently won $2 million in the Iowa Lottery. …Decorah native John Anderson has joined the Anderson, Wilmarth, Van Der Maaten, Belay and Fretheim firm here. …The upcoming Nordic Fest will feature “Holly the Trolley” rides for the first time. The trolley will offer pick-up locations throughout the downtown area, and drivers will run a continuous loop. Free will donations are accepted. …Design Alliance of Waukee has been hired by the City of Decorah to complete a feasibility study and conceptual work plan for a proposed community recreation and wellness center for the City. The firm is charging a $14,500 fee, which is being paid from the Park-Rec Board’s memorial fund. Seven potential sites are currently being considered, including the Army Reserve Center, the vacant Wapsie Produce property on East Water Street and others.

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Public Notices July 3, 2023 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Borowski at 5:45 pm.

The meeting was held at the Decorah Council Chambers and electronically.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members present: Steve Zittergruen, Ross Hadley, Kirk Johnson, Steve Luse, Randy Schissel, Kirsten Olson, Emily Neal Consent agenda was presented. a. Minutes of the June 1, 2023, Special Meeting, June 17, 2023, Special Meeting, and June 19, 2023, Regular Meeting b. Claims c. New and Amended Class C Retail Alcohol License-Nordic Fest d. Renewal Special Class C Retail Alcohol License-Koreana e. Renewal Class C Alcohol License-La Rana f. Pay Application #1 for Decorah 2023 Steyer Bridge Repair Project g Decorah Chamber of Commerce-Ridiculous Day Sidewalk Sale h. Kate Rattenborg Scott-Decorah’s Ridiculous Days i. Tax Abatement-1103 Skyline Drive New Construction-Ratashak-Vogel j. Ordering Sidewalk Improvement for 12 Railroad Avenue, 103 Vernon Street, 208 W Pearl Street, 700 W Broadway Street, 310 College Drive, 101 Grove Street, and 105 Grove Street Hadley made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented after confirming that proof of liability insurance has been received for the special event applications. Zittergruen seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried.

Zittergruen made a motion to approve the reading of amending Section 17 .16.190 of the Decorah Municipal Code regarding home occupations with the change from allowing twelve days to thirty days for sales out of a residential home. Olson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes. Motion carried. With the change of number of days allowed for sales, this reading is considered the first reading of the ordinance.

Luse made a motion to approve the second reading of an ordinance to amend Sections 17.16.030 and 17.68.030 of the Decorah Municipal Code regarding accessory buildings and permitted accessory use. Neal seconded the motion. Roll call vote. All voting ayes.

Motion carried.

Zittergruen made a motion to reconsider the preliminary plat for the Kratz Subdivision, Johnson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Zittergruen, Johnson, Schissel, Neal, Olson, Hadley. Nays: Luse. Motion carried.

Johnson made a motion to approve the preliminary plat of the Kratz Subdivision, Schissel seconded the motion. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Johnson, Schissel, Hadley. Nays: Zittergruen, Neal, Olson, Luse. Motion failed.

Mayor Borowski brought forth Patricia Thein for appointment as the new Decorah Police Chief. Johnson made a motion to approve the mayor appointment, Zittergruen seconded the motion. Roll call vote. Ayes: Johnson, Zittergruen, Neal, Olson, Hadley, Luse. Nays: Schissel. Motion carried. Thein will start as Decorah’s Police Chief on July 19, 2023 Meeting adjourned at 6:41 pm.

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Motion by Schmitt, second by Backes to approve items on the consent agenda as follows.

A. Approval of minutes of previous meetings B. Claims C. Finance Reports Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

Street Project -Received preliminary costs.

Marc Ruroden from Origin design and Mike Klimesh were present to discuss the water tower project. The complete project is a 1.96-million-dollar project. Spillville has received a $500,000 CDBG grant. Without other funding the project will still take significant water rate increases to cover the debt service. SRF loan options are 20 years at 2% or 30 years at 3%. Reducing the scope of the project would likely reduce the CDBG funding received.

Motion by Backes, second by Taylor to hold an informational meeting July 18, 2023 at 6:00. Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

People with questions and opinions on the replacement of the water tower and water mains are invited to attend. Marc Ruroden will be available to answer questions.

Discussed water rates, the water fund finished the fiscal year with a deficit. Discussed an increase beyond the 3% now with additional increases as needed when the decision is made on what components of the water project will be completed.

Motion by Taylor, second by Wermers to adopt Resolution 23-7-6-2 increasing the base water rate by $10 per month in addition to the annual 3% increase. Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

We will be discussing parking restrictions

on city street at the August meeting.

Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor to approve the employees hired by Larry Phillips for summer maintenance help and Susanna Craft for museum guides. Daniel Bohr and Kathy Gesing were hired for summer maintenance help and Ellie Knutson, Addison Lutgen and MaKinley Lutgen were hired as museum guides. They were hired at $12 per hour for maintenance help and $10 per hour for museum guides as stated in the salary resolution at the June meeting. Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

The swim bus will be run through July and will be discussed at the August meeting.

We will start getting signatures for the property annexation east of town.

Motion by Backes, second by Schmitt to participate in the State Setoff program and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign and submit all necessary forms. Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

Motion by Wermers, second by Kelsay to adopt Resolution 23-7-6-1 approving a contract with Fencl Oil for the even pay program for city LP for FY2024. Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

Motion by Kelsay, second by Wermers to enter into a 28E agreement with the City of Ridgeway for library services pending approval by the Ridgeway City Council. Roll call vote: unanimous. Motion Carried.

Fund, Income, Distribution General, 23155.97, $39153.98 Clocks, $5621.52, $5385.28 Library Trust, $223.23, $0 Road Use, $34373.91, $17864.79 Emergency, $0, $1.99 LOST, $11859.83, $20000.00 The meeting adjourned at 7:58.

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Postal Service, Postage ...........-447.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 21895, KUHN, RUTH, Mileage Reimbursement ....................-53.71 Check, 06/06/2023, 21896, MISSISSIPPI WELDERS SUP, fire extinguishers, testing & new ..................................-149.20 Check, 06/06/2023, 21897, NAXOS OF AMERICA INC, Clocks Museum Souvenirs ................-76.57 Check, 06/06/2023, 21898, DENEEN POTTERY, Clocks Souvenirs .......-1,240.41 Check, 06/06/2023, 21899, FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE, Fuel .......-834.12 Check, 06/06/2023, 21900, Microbac Laboratories, Inc, Water/SewerTesting .........................-124.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 21901, BADGER METER, Water Meter Service Fee ..-552.72 Check, 06/06/2023, 21902, IA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, Road Signs.....-30.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 23-6-2, QUILL CORPORATION, Supplies ..............-188.27 Check, 06/06/2023, 21903, RACHEL MURPHY, Clocks Souvenirs ...........-123.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 21904, ACE HARDWARE & RENTAL, CLEANING SUPPLIES ....................-21.99 Check, 06/06/2023, 21905, CENTRAL MOTORS INC, Equipment Repair ....-47.44 Check, 06/06/2023, 21906, IROC WEB DESIGN SERVICES, Clocks Website ...................................-63.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 23-6-3, ALLIANT, Electricity ......................................-2,115.40 Check, 06/06/2023, 23-6-4, CENTURYLINK, City Telephones ...-65.49 Check, 06/06/2023, 23-6-5, CENTURYLINK, City Telephones .-131.17 Check, 06/06/2023, 23-6-6, CENTURYLINK, City Telephones .-115.33 Check, 06/06/2023, 21907, BLAZEK CORPORATION, Water Main Repair ........................-4,393.69 Check, 06/06/2023, 21908, D & K PRODUCTS, Flowers ......................-184.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 23-6-7, AMAZON MARKETPLACE, Supplies ............-255.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 21909, JERALD ANDERA, Flowers & Supplies ....-2,906.85 Check, 06/06/2023, 23-6-9, FENCL OIL & LP CO., LP ....................................-1,021.65 Check, 06/06/2023, 21910, RIDGEWAY LUMBER, Park Shelter .-7.20 Check, 06/06/2023, 21911, DRIFTLESS MULTIMEDIA, Publications ..........-155.06 Check, 06/06/2023, 23-6-10, VISA, City CC/Maint &Supplies ................-315.72 Check, 06/06/2023, 21912, GRAPHICS, INC., Water Sewer Testing.................-19.61 Check, 06/06/2023, 21913, BILY CLOCKS PETTY CASH, Postage, Supplies, etc. ......................................-27.95 Check, 06/06/2023, 21914, DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, Water Project .....-4,000.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 21915, Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg, Sewer, siren & library maintenance.................-11,010.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 21916, AUSTIN BRUSSE, Refund .............-147.48 Check, 06/06/2023, 21917, OWEN, RYNE, Summer Music Series ......................-500.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 21940, TURKEY RIVER LAWN CARE, Weed Control ...................................-150.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 21941, Origin Design, Water Engineering.........................-1,639.25 Check, 06/06/2023, 21942, UPPER IOWA INSURANCE SERVICES , City Insurance ..................................-351.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 21939, GESING, KATHY, Payroll ...........-1,019.54 Check, 06/06/2023, 21918, MICROMARKETING, Library Books ....................................-44.55 Check, 06/06/2023, 21919, CLARION ‘ PUBLIC LIBRARY, Books ...............-22.49 Check, 06/06/2023, 21920, Flashing Thunder, Fireworks ........-2,500.00 Check, 06/06/2023, 23-6-8, US CELLULAR Alarm Autodialer/Cell Phone ...........-153.84 Check, 06/07/2023, 23-6-11, IPERS, IPERS............................................-1,930.87 Check, 06/07/2023, 23-6-12, United States Treasury, Payroll Taxes ..................-2,637.44 Check, 06/07/2023, 21921, BOHR, DANIEL A, Payroll..........................-211.71 Check, 06/07/2023, 23-6-13, ALLIANT, Electricity ......................-707.30 Check, 06/14/2023, 21922, DRIFTLESS SECURITY, Library Alarm Upgrade .................-3,000.00 Check, 06/20/2023, 21923, ACHTERBERG, LINDSEY, Utility Deposit Refund ..-100.00 Check, 06/20/2023, 23-6-17, MEDIACOM, Clocks Internet Access .......................-94.97 Check, 06/27/2023, 21924, CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK, Street/Water Loan # 59300 ........-10,828.46 Check, 06/27/2023, 21925, PROLINE AUDIO, 4th of July music ............-1,200.00 Check, 06/27/2023, 21926, DEECE PRODUCTIONS, 4th of July Music ..........................-1,200.00 Check, 06/30/2023, 21929, Elsbernd, Sandra A, Payroll .............................-522.64 Check, 06/30/2023, 21930, KELSAY, STEVEN, Payroll...............................-55.41 Check, 06/30/2023, 21931, KNUTSON, ELLIEROSE, Payroll.......................-147.76 Check, 06/30/2023, 21932, KUHN, RUTH, Payroll....................-581.77 Check, 06/30/2023, 21933, KULISH, JOANE, Payroll ............................-1,303.53 Check, 06/30/2023, 21934, LUTGEN, ADDISON, Payroll ............................-92.35 Check, 06/30/2023, 21935, LUTGEN, MAKINLEY, Payroll .........................-92.35 Check, 06/30/2023, 21936, PHILLIPS, LARRY J, Payroll .........................-5,611.05 Check, 06/30/2023, 21945, TAYLOR, JOHN, Payroll ..................-36.94 Check, 06/30/2023, 21938, Backes, Reed, Payroll ........................-73.88 Check, 06/30/2023, 21928, Craft, Susanna-Virginia, Payroll .............-1,723.47 Check, 06/30/2023, 21937, Schmitt, Darrell G, Payroll ................-73.88 Check, 06/30/2023, 21944, STRAUBE, THOMAS A, Payroll........................-184.70 Check, 06/30/2023, 21946, WERMERS, PAUL L, Payroll.................................-73.81 Check, 06/30/2023, CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK, Bank Charge ...........................-3.20 .......................................................-89,626.63 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion July 13, 2023

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Public Notices IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNESHIEK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANITA J. BUSTA, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR 016224 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ANITA J. BUSTA, Deceased, who died on or about May 18, 2023: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 12th day of June, 2023, the Last Will and Testament of ANITA J. BUSTA, deceased, bearing date of February 22, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named Court and that David C. Busta and Steven P. Busta were appointed co-executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the abovenamed district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 13th day of June, 2023.

David C. Busta 2568 255th Avenue, Decorah, IA 52101 Co-executor of estate Steven P. Busta 1439 295th Avenue, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144 Co-executor of estate Lee E. Wilmarth and Daniel L. Fretheim ANDERSON, WILMARTH, VAN DER MAATEN, BELAY, FRETHEIM, GIPP, EVELSIZER OLSON, NOBLE, LYNCH & ZAHASKY 212 Winnebago P.O. Box 450 Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-2959 Lee.wilmarth@andersonlawdecorah. com Dan.freteim@andersonlawdecorah. com Date of second publication: July 13, 2023 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion July 6 & 13, 2023

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The City of Decorah is accepting applications for position of Water

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Return application and resume along with a minimum of 3 professional, work-related references to: City of Decorah, PO Box 138, Decorah IA 52101 or tihde@decorah.iowa.gov Applications accepted until 4:00 p.m., July 27, 2023. EEO 28-6-JP-12

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Winneshiek County Recorder’s Office is currently accepting applications for a part-time office clerk position.

Hours are flexible at 4-5 hours/day.

Computer knowledge and good communication skills necessary.

Benefits include IPERS and prorated vacation pay. Starting salary $19-$20/hr based on experience.

Applications are available at the Recorder’s Office or at winneshiekcounty.org and will be accepted through 4:00PM July 28, 2023.

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Board Minutes Monday June 26, 2023 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30am June 26, 2023 with all members present. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.

Isaac Wiltgen, Interim County Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Kelsay to approve the road closure request for the Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Days. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Vermace and seconded by Faldet to adopt resolution 23-44, authorizing the Interim County Engineer to make certifications to the DOT regarding road projects.

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Complete resolution will be on file in the County Auditor’s Office and be forwarded to the DOT. Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Vick to approve the road closure request for Festina for a portion of County Road B32 on the Fourth of July. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Moved by Vick and seconded by Faldet to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting, the claims filed with the Board, the liquor license for Pinters Gardens and Pumpkins, and to accept and file the monthly report of the VA Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Vermace and seconded by Vick to adopt resolution 23-45, authorizing the Auditor to make transfers to the Secondary Road fund in FY24, and 23-46, appropriating the budgeted funds for FY24 to the various departments. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Cobin Schempp met with the Board to present information and a petition to vacate the unused portion of Horn Hollow Road.

The Board will make further consideration which will include a tour of the property.

Steve Slessor and Ben Stevens, WinnMed, met with the Board to request consideration of an easement for a storm water detention basin and temporary parking if WinnMed proceeds with the projects currently being planned. Moved by Kelsay and seconded

by Vick to approve the storm water detention easement pending final determination

by WinnMed whether they will be proceeding with the project. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vick and seconded by Vermace to approve the temporary parking and staging area plan pending approval by NEIA Behavioral Health and final determination by WinnMed on whether they will be proceeding with the project. Motion carried unanimously.

Andy Van Der Maaten, County Attorney; Jon Lubke, IT & GIS Coordinator; and Jesse Hartsock, CTI; met with the Board to discuss recording of meetings, audio and visual issues, possible solutions, and a timeline for the implementation of hardware and software upgrades. Hartsock will be coming to do an onsite evaluation of the meeting space soon.

The Board will continue to discuss this at future meetings.

Moved by Kelsay and seconded by Faldet to adjourn to 9:30am Monday, July 10, 2023.

Motion carried unanimously.

ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor Daniel Langreck, Chair Board of Supervisors Claims 06-26-2023 General Basic Fund Alice Abbott, Mileage ........................... 60.24 Allen Roofing & Const Inc, Services 2135.00 Alliant Energy, Utilities .................... 2715.05 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies .... 231.28 Anderson Law Office, Reimbursement .................................731.99 Mike Ashbacher, Services ...................300.00 Thomas Benda, Services .....................220.00 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service .......................... 111.24 Bob Barker Company, Inc, Supplies ...104.48 Suzanne Boeke, Mileage .......................58.95 Brownells, Inc, Equipment .................358.44 Bruening Rock Prod, Materials.............58.43 Alvin Buege, Transport ......................... 60.00 Lynne Bullerman, Reimbursement .....385.92 Calmar Courier, Publications ............ 1476.37 Cardmember Service, Payment ........... 552.11 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Services ........................................... 4237.26 John Christopherson, Mileage ..............28.83 Copyland, Printing ................................ 10.80 Steve Cornelius, Mileage ......................78.60 DALCO, Supplies ...............................404.29 Decorah Electric Inc, Services ............182.14 Decorah Newspapers, Publications .....972.45 Ricardo DeLaRosa, Mileage ................. 21.11 Dentons Davis Brown PC, Legal Services ................................... 866.00 Diversity Coatings, Services ............. 1944.00 Don’s Towing Service LLC, Services . 200.00 Mark Faldet, Reimbursement.............. 125.76 Farm & Home Publishers, LTD, Publications .......................................452.00 Five Star Telecom Inc., Services ....... 7225.10 Fixxit, LLC, Materials ......................8649.52 Reginald Gibson, Reimbursement ......899.85 Arielle Gossman, Reimbursement ........67.37 Mark Haan, Services ......................... 7500.00 Tina Hall, Mileage ................................63.53 Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc, Services......720.00 Healthcare First, Services ................... 104.74 Heartland Business Systems, Services ......................................... 11205.20 Heron Consulting, Inc., Services ...... 1800.00 Faith Hlubek, Reimbursement ............546.99 Byron Hook, Reimbursement ............. 102.40 Amanda Humpal, Reimbursement ...... 116.59 Iowa Dept of Veterans Affairs, Payment.............................................146.88 Iowa DNR, Permit Fee........................ 100.00 Iowa Recycling Association, Membership ...................................... 175.00 Iowa State Assoc Of Counties, Registration ....................................... 250.00 J & J Medical, Equipment................. 1800.00 Fatimetu Jatri Emhamed, Reimbursement .................................879.85 Mike Johnson, Camp Host .................... 93.00 Steve Kelsay, Reimbursement .......... 1061.58 Ian Kemp, Services ............................. 819.00 Brenda Kreitzer, Reimbursement .......... 41.88 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ...........................1542.46 LetterWerks Sign City, LLC, Signs ..1243.60 Dr. Kevin Locke, Services ................1580.00 Jon Lubke, Reimbursement ................ 879.85 Midwest Collision Center, Inc, Impounding .......................................120.00 Midwest Group Benefits, Fees ............ 228.00 MiEnergy Cooperative, Utilities ....... 1273.99 Mary Moen, Reimbursement .............. 185.41 Robert Moudry, Mileage ....................... 16.35 Mower Power, Parts .............................. 93.98 The estate of Corp, HarryPayment B. Olson NE IA Comm Action .. 410.00 the Humane Society of Netsmartand Technologies, Inc., Maintenance Agreement 1499.69 Northeast Iowa are................. grateful for Nordicthe Fest, Registration ......................25.00 memorial donations made Bill Ohde, Mileage .............................. to help lost and abandoned 186.02 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services 12815.86 animals.

The Olsons rescued Petty Cash, Miscellaneous ....................69.33 the.................182.58 years and Pitney many Bowescats Inc, over Supplies Pro-Tainer, Equipment .............10370.00 theirInc, continued compassion Carrie Quandahl, Services ..................420.00 and generosity will help Quill.com, Supplies .............................246.98 many more at HSNEI. Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement .....................62.79 Sanofi Pasteur, Supplies ........................88.89 Kevin E. Schoeberl, Mileage ................27.51 code Jayne Schultz, Reimbursement ...........535.51 ServiceMaster Cleaning Service, Services ........................................... 7914.89

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Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc ......... Services 5774.87 Skyline Construction, Inc., Services ......................................... 10201.55 Spahn & Rose Lumber, Materials ....... 259.10 State Medical Examiners Office, Services ........................................... 1900.00 Strub Blacktopping, Services ............ 4000.00 Deb Thorstenson, Transport ................ 120.00 Tieskoetter Lawn Care, LLC, Services .40.00 Kristin Torresdal, Mileage .................... 47.16 Upper Explorerland RPC, Services..... 234.76 US Cellular, Cell Service .................... 245.72 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ..........1872.39 Tim Wagner, Mileage ............................ 22.54 Wicks Construction, Services ...........4203.20 Winn Co Engineer, Fuel ...................... 523.42 Winneshiek Medical Center, Services ........................................... 1760.00 General Supplemental Fund IPAC, Equipment .............................. 4496.84 Water Testing Grant Fund Ben Christopher, Plug Well................. 500.00 Jenna Rodriguez, Fill Cistern.............. 300.00 Cody Schrandt, Plug Well ...................500.00 Rural Services Basic Fund Alliant Energy, Utilities ........................22.70 Paul Andera, Meeting............................45.00 Erik Bodensteiner, Meeting .................. 45.00 Christopher Hackman, Meeting ............ 45.00 Dale Johnson, Meeting.......................... 45.00 Stacy Klimesh, Meeting ........................ 45.00 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ............................... 64.34 Rick Monson, Meeting..........................45.00 Alice Palmer, Meeting .......................... 45.00 James Palmer, Meeting ......................... 45.00 Gerry Shileny, Meeting ......................... 45.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ..............46.53 J Wayne Wicks, Meeting .......................45.00 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ..................... 1377.36 Secondary Road Fund Agvantage FS Inc, Propane............. 24148.57 Alliant Energy, Utilities ......................177.08 Anderson Law Office, Legal Services 288.00 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service .......................... 116.96 City of Fort Atkinson, Roads ............ 2456.98 City of Ridgeway, Utilities ............... 7805.04 City of Spillville, Road Use Tax .....10834.53 Decorah Newspapers, Publications .......30.00 Iowa DOT, Payment..........................3775.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs............6422.66 John Deere Financial, Supplies ........... 403.16 KAR Auto Group of Decorah Inc, Vehicle...........................................48958.00 KTP Enterprises, Inc., Equipment ......209.50 MiEnergy Cooperative, Utilities ......... 957.09 Mower Power, Parts .............................. 24.00 MSC Industrial Supply Co., Parts .....1637.14 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .... 264.00 Shuck-Briston Inc., Services ........... 33379.34 US Cellular, Cell Service ...................... 47.04 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ..........2974.51 Wicks Construction, Services .........57000.00 Ziegler Inc, Services ........................... 811.85 Co Conserv Capital Improv Fund Winn Co Treasurer, Correct Claim Fund......................... 8440.22 County Assessor Agency Fund Dawn Hageman, Reimbursement ....... 911.36 Schneider Geospatial, LLC, Services ......................................... 22339.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service .............. 46.53 E911 Surcharge Fund Alliant Energy, Utilities ...................... 203.81 Cardmember Service, Payment ........... 110.85 CenturyLink, E911 Service ...................52.38 Dick Buss & Associates, Furniture ..... 369.00 Mainstay Systems of Iowa LLC, Services ........................................... 6519.00 MiEnergy Cooperative, Utilities ......... 656.78 Power Services Company, LLC, Services ............................................. 600.00 Racom Corporation, Services .........31942.13 Watson Furniture Group, Inc, Furniture........................................63457.38 Workspace, Supplies ......................... 3422.50 Emergency Management Comm CDW Gov’t, Supplies ......................... 970.98 LetterWerks Sign City, LLC, Signs ..1539.00 Mainstay Systems of Iowa LLC, Services ............................................. 531.00 NICC, Registration .............................317.00 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .... 297.34 Sean Snyder, Reimbursment ................. 60.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ............ 117.99 Burr Oak Sewer Sinking Fund .......................

Winn Co Treasurer, Services............. 6226.00 Festina Sewer Sinking Fund Winn Co Treasurer, Services............. 1331.00 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund Assured Partners Great Plains, Services ........................................... 3325.00 SISCO, Insurance............................ 12470.74 Wellmark, Insurance .....................271587.30 Grand Total ...................................784997.13 Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion July 13, 2023

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Card Shower for Rothmeyer 90th

Rose Rothmeyer will celebrate her 90th Birthday on July 21. A card shower is being held in her honor, cards can be sent to P.O. Box 295, Calmar, Ia 52132.

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Myles Kupka will celebrate his 90th birthday with a card shower. He was born July 15, 1933.

Shower Myles with birthday wishes at PO Box 124, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144.

93rd birthday card shower

Rose Rilling, formerly of Fort Atkinson, will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, with a card shower.

Cards may be mailed to Rose Rilling, c/o Solon Care Center, 523 E. 5th St, Rm 346, Solon, IA 52333.

Public Notices

St. Benedict Catholic School

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARILYN A. WAHLBERG TRUST NOTICE OF TRUST To all persons regarding Marilyn A. Wahlberg, deceased, who died on or about June 16, 2023.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Thomas Wahlberg and Kathryn Fuqua are the Co-trustees of the Marilyn A. Wahlberg Trust dated September 23, 2020.

Any action to contest the validity of the Trust must be brought in the District Court of Winneshiek County, Decorah, Iowa, within the later to occur within four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice, or within thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.

Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required, or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

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The members and coaches of the South Winn baseball team proudly displays the Class 1A Baseball State Qualifier banner following a 10-0 victory of North Linn. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) Just like last year, the South Winn baseball team closed out the substate game with a double play to seal a bid to the Class 1A state baseball tournament Tuesday night at Hertel Field on the Wartburg campus in Waverly.

The Warriors looked cool, calm and collected as they defeated sixth-ranked North Linn, 10-0, in five innings, to advance to the Class 1A state tournament.

It marks the second-straight trip to Carroll, where the Class 1A and 2A tournaments are held, and fifth time since South Winn qualified the first time in 2014.

North Linn ends the season with a 26-5 record, while the Warriors enter the tournament with a 24-11 record. They will take on Kingsley-Pierson in the quarterfinal round in Carroll Monday, July 17, at 11 a.m.

South Winn jumped out to an early lead, taking walks issued to the first two batters. With two outs, a third walk to Carson Streeter loaded the bases, set-

ting up Parker Timp’s two RBI single. When Brody Tieskoetter was hit by a pitch, the bases were loaded once again. A hit to centerfield by Kole Hageman cleared the bases and left the junior catcher standing on first, and the Warriors with a 5-0 lead after the first inning, at the bottom of batting through the lineup.

In the second, Keagen Streeter received his second walk. A bit of small ball with consecutive bunts by Jamie Kuennen and Braiden Todd loaded the bases for the second time for South Winn. A sac fly by C. Streeter scored his older brother and gave the Warriors a 6-0 advantage.

Following a scoreless third frame, South Winn went back to work. Leading off the inning, Kuennen sent the ball up the middle of the field untouched. A line drive down the third baseline by Parker Timp sent Kuennen home for another Warrior run.

South Winn’s Carson Streeter stretches for third base as the ball pops out of the North Linn player’s glove. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Continuing to carry the momentum into the fifth, Kaden Bullerman reached base on a walk, followed up with a Carson Wenthold single. A perfectly executed bunt by K. Streeter filled up the bases yet again. A wild pitch allowed Bullerman to score, with Todd dropping a sac bunt to score Wenthold. The Warriors finished the scoring with C. Streeter sending the ball down the third base line to drive in K. Streeter. Kuennen would induce a game ending double play to secure the five-inning run rule victory.

On the hill, Kuennen allowed just one hit and four total base runners in the shut-out win. The senior helped his own cause at the plate with a pair of hits.

Timp was 2-for-3 at the plate with a trio of RBI, while Hageman had a double with three RBI. C. Streeter also doubled, drove in two runs and stole a base.

“This was an absolute team performance from our guys.

Every player in the lineup reached base and we pounded out double digit hits against a very quality team. We talked about trying to get an early lead, and we certainly did just that with the five runs and doing it all with two outs made it that much more impressive. Jamie was outstanding on the mound and stifled them with his off speed and commanding fastball. Our guys had great confidence playing behind him. I’m very proud of how this team has embraced their roles and played with such focus and energy over this postseason stretch,” said Coach Alex Smith proudly.

R H E NL 0 0 0 0 0 x x 0 11 0 SW 5 1 0 1 3 x x 10 1 9 Jamie Kuennen (WP) – 5IP, 1H, 3BB, 4K 2B – Carson Streeter 1; Kole Hageman 1; 1B – Carson Wenthold 2; Kuennen 2; Parker Timp 2; Keagen Streeter 1; Braiden Todd 1; Brody Tieskoetter 1; RBI – Timp 3; Hageman 3; C. Streeter 2; SB – Kuennen 1; C. Streeter 1

Carson Wenthold hauls in a throw as the Lynx baserunner reaches second base safely on a steal Tuesday night. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Lady Warriors’ run ends just short of state A bid to make an appearance at the state softball tournament for just the third time in the school’s history was shut down Monday for the South Winn softball team. Fourth-ranked Lisbon (34-7) proved to be too much for the Lady Warriors, as the Lynx secured their sixthstraight appearance over South Winn, 11-1, in the regional final at Bunting Park in Lisbon.

South Winn ends the season with a 21-16 overall record.

It looked to be a pitcher’s duel, with each squad just getting one baserunner on in the first frame. After giving up a single to start the frame, Warrior senior Morgan Kleve rang up the next three batters. SW

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The Warrior bench swarms Britney Hageman after her home run blast over the right field fence in the fourth inning to give South Winn its lone run of the regional final Wednesday against Lisbon. (Photo courtesy of Kali Kleve)

Senior left fielder Ella Willey winds up for a throw back into the infield in the bottom of the fifth frame Monday at Lisbon.

(Photo courtesy of Kali Kleve)

went down in order to open the second, but Lisbon took advantage of a pair of walks and two SW errors to score three in the bottom half of the frame to take a 3-0 lead. The Lions opened up their lead to 5-0 with two more runs in the third.

Morgan Kriener was issued a walk to start the fourth, but was thrown out on a steal attempt.

Second into the batter’s box was Britney Hageman, who kept her turn going all the way to a full count before the sophomore blasted the ball over the right field fence to give the Warriors their lone run of the game.

After keeping Lisbon off the board in the bottom of the fourth, South Winn looked to get things going again with a bunt by Isabella Opperman who reached base on a Lions’ error.

Hit by a pitch, Avery Humpal took first. Avery Luzum’s single to right field unfortunately hit courtesy runner Adrienne Winings on the base path to record the Warriors’ second out of the inning. In the bottom of the fifth, Lisbon went to work, putting up six runs and ending the game early by the mercy rule.

The Warriors graduate six seniors — Ali Heying, Ella Willey, Morgan Kriener, Morgan Kleve, Hailey Riehle and Isabella Opperman; however, there is a host of experience returning next season.

R H E SW 0 0 0 1 0 x x 1 2 6 Lis 0 3 2 0 6 x x 11 7 1 Morgan Kleve (LP) – 4-2/3IP, 11R, 7H, 5BB, 3K HR – Britney Hageman 1; 1B – Avery Luzum 1; RBI – Hageman 1

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