A 220-horsepower heirloom
Brad Crary’s 1964 Dodge Dart GT drew a lot of attention Saturday during the eleventh annual WW Homestead Dairy Car and Bike show, held each year during Waukon Corn Day. The completely-restored Dart was originally bought in the 1980’s in Texas by Brad’s grandfather — after which it was owned by relatives in Alaska and Virginia, but it never left the Garnavillo area. The car’s original engine block was cracked and replaced with a 318 small-block 5.2-liter V8 engine, and the restoration was completed in 2019. Brad showed the Dart in Waukon in memory of his father, Earl W. Crary of Garnavillo, who passed this past June. (Decorah Leader photo by Zach Jensen)
Aug. 14
The public is invited to a worship concert featuring Dave Anderson and Roger Walck at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Ossian Lutheran Church — 305 Jessie St. Anderson and Walck, both of Phoenix, Arizona, have a combined 100 years experience in music ministry. In addition to their music experience, they are ambassadors for the Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat ministry. Anderson has been in thousands of Lutheran Churches and is the founder of Lutheran Youth Encounter.
On Aug. 13, 1993, Anderson, his wife Barbara, and five others survived a plane crash in the Bering Sea. The seven missionaries were in 41-degree water for about an hour. Their rescue has been called the most dramatic air/sea rescue in aviation history. At the concert, Anderson will share highlights from their crash and rescue story. A freewill offering will be received in support of the Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat ministry, which provides week-long counseling retreats for men and women in full-time ministry who are in the midst of burnout, stress, depression, and conflicts of all kinds.
AUCTION CALENDAR
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20Machinery Consignment Auction, Call now to consign 563568-2464. Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon IA, 563-5682464, www.sweeneyauctionservice.com
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22Online auction closes August 22, Summer guns, ammo and sporting auction. Kramer Auction Service, kramersales.com, 608-326-8108.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
- Farm Retirement Auction, Neverest Farms, Gerald & Christine Moellers, 2701 310th Ave., Ridgeway, IA. Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon IA, 563-568-2464, www.sweeneyauctionservice.com
Luther College, Decorah Parks and Rec to host rope course challenge
The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Luther College to offer a challenging opportunity Aug. 14-16 on the Luther College ropes course.
The two-hour challenge course programs provided by Luther offer an adventurous experience in a safe and dynamic learning atmosphere. Groups and individuals work together through challenges which promote and complement healthy lifestyles. Attendees of the challenge course program actively participate and reflect on issues associated with diversity, leadership, team building, communication, problem solving, socialization, cooperation, self-confidence, integrity, fitness and recreational enjoyment.
Luther staff will work with groups to provide a comprehensive experience designed to be fun, active and reflective. All
Lanesboro Barn Dance
Aug. 17
The Lanesboro Barn Dance continues its 30th season Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro, Minnesota. The dance runs from 8-11 p.m. and features traditional square dances, big circles and couples’ dances like waltzes, polkas and schottisches. An admission fee will be collected at the door.
Square and circle dances will be taught and called by Paul “Dr. So-Si-Do” Tyler of Chicago. Old-time string band music will be furnished by fiddler Fred Campeauof Chicago with local favorite Bob Bovee joining on guitar and harmonica. Both Campeau and Tyler are longtime members of the Volo Bogtrotters, one of the premier old time string bands in the country. No experience is required, just bring dancing shoes and be prepared for a good time! The Sons of Norway Hall is located at 200 Parkway Ave. S., Lanesboro.
For more information, visit www.boveeheil.com or call 507-498-5452.
staff facilitating groups are certified practitioners, ensuring a safe, well-run program which meets Association of Challenge Course Technology industry standards. Luther College requires a signed waiver/liability form which must be completed and turned in the day of the event. Participation will not be allowed without a completed form.
The course is located next to the soccer field just east of Lindeman Pond. The challenge course is a short walking distance from the Regents Center parking lot. All groups will meet at the scheduled time on the challenge course site. The Challenge Course rain-date will be based on course availability.
Registration is available starting Monday July 29, and registrations are due by 11:59 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13. For more information, visit decorahparkrec.activityreg.com/ selectactivity_t2.wcs
Decorah Parks and Rec opening fall registration Aug. 15
Registration for Decorah Parks and Recreation’s Fall activities begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Registration can be completed online at parks. decorahia.org or in-person at the department’s office. Registration fees can be paid via credit or debit cards, check or cash. For information call 563382-4158.
abilities recognized
2024 Decorah High School graduate Anders Lovstuen continues to inspire everyone around him. Born without arms or legs, the 18-year-old defies expectations every day and has become a standout speech participant and integral part of the Decorah High School community, participating in many activities. Anders and parents, Allysen and Nick, are pictured at their rural Winneshiek County home with his new truck complete with a microphone to say commands and a joystick to control the steering, gas and brakes and a touchscreen to operate secondary functions. Find a feature story in the August 8 Decorah Leader available on newsstands and online at DecorahLeader.com. (Decorah Leader photo by Roz Weis)
County road project provides Spillville opportunity to update water mains
Supervisors approve rezoning for biodigester 3-2, after turbulent public hearing
Timp opens new redemption center in former JB Holland building Decorah man charged in Mill Street stabbing Jones sentenced to 27 months on theft and forgery charges
IWD announces new partnership to help Iowa employ transitioning Veterans
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), which has an office in Decorah, announced a new partnership that will make it easier than ever for Iowa employers to expand their workforces by hiring skilled military service members who have honorably served their country and are now seeking new opportunities as they leave the military.
IWD recently was approved to become a third-party administrator for the U.S. Defense Department’s (DOD) SkillBridge program – a nationwide initiative that allows transitioning service members to spend the last six months of their tours of duty serving in internships at a variety of private businesses. The new relationship will allow Iowa employers to bypass the usual Defense Department process and instead work directly
with IWD to get the program started in their companies. The DoD estimates that roughly 200,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces leave active military service every year from more than 140 military installations in the U.S. and abroad. SkillBridge was created to smooth the path toward helping those transitioning service members land fulfilling careers in civilian life.
Under the program, the DoD will pay a service member’s salary and benefits for up to six months while that person receives on-the-job training at a private employer. Employers get to train and evaluate a potential employee at no cost and with no obligation. Training programs must meet Defense Department guidelines – required approval that, under the new relationship, now will
come from Iowa Workforce Development.
Some employers across Iowa already are training Veterans via SkillBridge, with a total of 37 Iowa job opportunities for service members currently being advertised on the program’s national website. However, Iowa leaders believe the program could benefit many more companies than those who currently are involved.
“Our goal is to significantly expand SkillBridge in Iowa by making it easier than ever for Iowa companies to take part in it,” said Beth Townsend, Executive Director of IWD. “We want every Iowa employer to know about this program, how IWD can help them get started, and how they ultimately can find quality talent by hiring people who are leaving military service.”
Joe Murphy, president of the Iowa Business Council, said the organization is “thrilled to have IWD be a third-party administrator of the SkillBridge program.”
“Having a strategic workforce program like SkillBridge to attract and retain military service members is an incredible opportunity for our state,” Murphy said. “As we all know, hiring a military person or Veteran provides invaluable advantages for companies of every size and will lead to further talent development opportunities for Iowa. We were proud to be an early partner with IWD in the Skill-
Bridge project, and our members stand ready to expand our partnership as we collectively implement the program.”
Outside of its administrative responsibilities, IWD plans to take part in SkillBridge as an employer and will be working with other state agencies to assist in their hiring of transitioning service members. Any private employer or service member who is interested in the SkillBridge program should email skillbridge@iwd.iowa.
gov. For more information, visit IWD’s SkillBridge Information page.
Aug. 19
55, 10 x 60 Grain Augers, 3 Truck Augers, 2 35’ Hd Carts, Thunder Creek 750 Fuel Trailer, JD 726 30-9 Finisher, JD 2100 7 Sh Ripper, JD 714 13 Sh D/C, McFarlane 45’ Reel Harrow,
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Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging hosts monthly in-person support group meetings from 10-11 a.m. on the third Monday of each month. The meetings will be held at NEI3A’s new office at 915 Short St. Suite 169 in Decorah. This is a free group, and all caregivers of persons with chronic illness or disability, including new caregivers, are welcome and encouraged to attend. For information, call 563-277-6024.
FREE fun for kids at the Iowa State Fair
In between corn dogs and giant slide rides, there are lots of ways kids can learn about agriculture at the Iowa State Fair.
1. Little Hands on the FarmLocated near the Animal Learning Center, the Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm ag adventure is cele-
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orchard, chicken barn, tractor shed, cattle barn, sheep barn and dairy barn. The last stop is the grocery store, where children can pick out a piece of fruit, a granola bar or an ice cream treat.
area with hands-on activity stations. Kids can try their hand at panning for gold, steer roping, horse saddling, bridling or grooming and more! Cowboy Boot Camp is located north of Little Hands on the Farm.
like Bandaloni, the Illuminator and The Ice Cream Show near the triangle and the Pepsi Clock on Grand Ave.
2. Baby Animals - You never know what you might see and learn in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center. Located just a short walk south of Little Hands on the Farm. Watch chicks hatch, a calf being born, baby ducks slide or goats play in a new playpen. This is your chance to get up close and personal with the animals that make Iowa's farms famous. Meet special farmers face-toface in the new Farmers Bull Pen this year too.
4. Kids in the Kitchen – Kids, you can learn how fun and simple it is to create delicious, healthy farm-fresh recipes at Kids Can Cook, located in the east room at Maytag Family Theaters. Kids ages 5 through 17 can participate in the demonstration kitchen while learning about cleanliness, food handling and preparation in a fun and engaging way.
6. Hands On Barn Experiences -Special hands-on exhibits in each barn – Cattle Corner, Horse Haven, Pig Place and Sheep Stop – show the importance of livestock. And don't forget to walk through the Avenue of Breeds presented by Iowa Bankers Association and media sponsor WHO The Big Show, located next to the Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building, with over 70 different breeds you can't believe live in Iowa.
and there are opportunities to pick vegetables that are given to the Iowa Food Bank.
vated by the beauty and power of the different horse shows at the Fair.
3. Cowboy Experience – Go back in time and become a real-life cowboy at Cowboy Boot Camp, an educational kids'
5. Free Entertainment for Kids – Check out entertainment for the whole family at the Fun Forest Stage sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union. Watch an interactive music show with The Dollipops and a children's magic show by The Chipper Experience. Get ready to sing, dance and laugh. You can also find strolling acts
7. Pick A Vegetable - Learn how a garden grows by visiting The Garden sponsored by Corteva Agriscience. Located north of Little Hands on the Farm, this area is packed with garden beds and displays to teach kids how vegetables take root in Iowa soil and grow to feed the world. A special composting exhibit teaches the value of ecology and sustainability
The whole family can also watch action-packed events at Elwell Family Park, where there's a mix of free and paid events. Check out the list of events, including truck and tractor pulls, a demolition derby, charros performances and figure 8 races, and buy tickets at iowastatefair.org.
New this year, enjoy a free nightly horse show with the family at the Jacobson Exhibition Center, from 4-H, FFA, Farm Team, Western Quarter Horse, Miniatures, Society, Percherons, Clydesdales, 6 horse hitches and more. Kids and adults alike will be capti-
Kids can also be a part of the Blue Ribbon Kids' Club, where they try hands-on, kid-focused special activities. All Kids' Club events will be held on weekdays at 10 a.m. at the Fun Forest Stage during the Fair. Meet and greets will be on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on the Fun Forest Stage. Check out the list of events at iowastatefair.org. From hands-on ag learning experiences to the thrill of free entertainment, nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair for kids, August 8-18 in Des Moines, Iowa. For a listing of kid-friendly events or to enter family-friendly contests, visit www.iowastatefair.org.
Maintenance Assistant
St. Benedict Catholic School in Decorah, IA is seeking a Maintenance Assistant.
Position assists in the daily maintenance activities that prepare the school for the next day, including but not limited to: cleaning doors; sweeping/vacuuming and mopping common areas; collecting waste from classroom waste baskets; grounds maintenance; and seasonal snow removal. Hours are Tuesdays and
Musicians strut their stuff during annual Turkey River Music Fest
More than a dozen musical groups took to the stage Friday and Saturday, during this year’s Turkey River Music Fest in Spillville’s Riverside Park August 2-3. The melodious tunes of the Jay R Brink Band drew a number of attendees at this year’s Turkey River Music Fest to dance on the grass. Check out the August 8 Decorah Leader for photos from the event. (Decorah Leader photo by Seth Boyes)
Zucchini is the main ingredient of “Raw Zucchini Salad,” which is ideal for summer meals. (Photo submitted)
Fresh veggies add spark to salad dishes
Salads are a dietary staple across the globe. Salads are traditionally served chilled or at room temperature, and many are enhanced by oil, vinegar or another dressing. Many people are quick to think of certain varieties of lettuce as the prime base for salads. However, just about any fruit or vegetable can serve as a foundation for a tasty salad.
Zucchini and tomato provide excellent nutrition and can be hydrating, which can come in handy once the weather starts to warm. These versatile ingredients can be combined to form a robust salad to accompany any meal or one that can be enjoyed on its own. Such is the case with this recipe for “Raw Zucchini Salad” from “The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook” (Rockridge Press) by the editors of the Rockridge Press. Refreshing and filling, this salad may quickly become a staple of your diet.
Raw Zucchini Salad
(Serves 2)
1 medium zucchini, shredded or sliced paper thin 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 to 4 basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons freshly grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
Layer the zucchini slices on two plates in even layers. Top with the tomatoes. Drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice. Season to taste. Top with the basil and sprinkle with cheese before serving.
