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Waucoma Event Center receives gift of land & breaks ground By Leah Kruse As the Waucoma Event Center project moves into the construction phase, the committee takes the opportunity to meet with members of the Brannon family. Roberta Brannon and her family have enhanced this project with the donation of a parcel of land on the west edge of Waucoma. With the gift of this land we will have more than adequate space for parking and yet, still be next to the community. We met at the future site of the Event Center for a ceremonial ground breaking the week of April 28th. Wenthold Excavating is expected to start earthwork and install the main entrance driveway the second week of May. We are still anticipating completion in early September. The Event Center committee would like to thank each and everyone who has donated or has pledged financial support for this project. We would also like the public to know, we are still actively seeking further financial support. The Waucoma Event Center Committee Several members of the planning committee of the Waucoma Event Center break ground with members of the Brannon family, who donated the farmland the Center will be built on. Photo includes l-r: Shirley Riha; Marlene Klemp; Mike Kime; Beatrice (Brannon) Bodensteiner, land donator; Dave Wenthold, President of the WEC committee; Charles Brannon, land donator; Jim Franzen, Secretary/ Treasurer of the WEC committee; Eddie Brannon, land donator; Mark Winter, Vice President of the WEC committee and Kevin Kleve. Not pictured: Roberta Brannon, land donator, Janice (Brannon) Kriener, land donator.

Joyce Meyerʼs photography passion blossoms this spring By Mary Welch Joyce Meyer of Spillville, our own Calmar Courier staff person and award-winning photographer, is having a blooming spring season, with many of her photos in magazines, a published coffee table book and a gallery showing at Rubaiyat in Decorah until the end of June. Joyce has always enjoyed nature walks, even as a child, when she was taking them to get the cows home before milking. She grew up on a farm near Calmar, the youngest of five children of Ruth and the late Linus Elsbernd. There are memories of walks in the beautiful apple orchard

Above: Joyce Meyer on thier gazebo at their home on the outskirts of Spillville. This is the perfect place for her to watch songbirds and take photos. Right: Many of Joyce’s photos were printed on wrapped canvas and currently line the walls at Rubaiyat Restaurant in Decorah.

and in her mother’s garden in the mornings with her grandmother, the late Alice Uhlenhake, while her parents milked cows. That same orchard provided the apples for the pies her grandmother taught her to make. The month of May reminds her of walks with her mother to pick Lily of the Valley for the vase to honor St. Mary, and picking the first raspberries so they could make raspberry fluff. Like many of us in adulthood, Joyce had overlooked the beauty of the simple things in life while busy raising two children, Lisa (Meyer) Keigan and Scott Meyer, with her husband Kevin J. Meyer and working for 15 years in charge of the Media Center at South Winn High School. When her father became ill and needed dialysis every other day, and then passed away, she found solace in nature and this

helped her with the grieving process. She began taking an interest in flower gardening and feeding the birds and found that photographing this beauty was a way of sharing this view of the world. Her first assignment in photography was photos of the Inwood Ballroom in Spillville for “The Iowan” and she also had a photo of their dog, Max, jumping up in the snow beside the town truck while it was plowing published in that issue. Max is their 13-year-old rescue dog and a big part of her life, accompanying her on nature walks and rides and ever by her side while she is working in her home office. She resigned her employment at South Winn in January of 2007 to pursue a career in writing and photography. Her work for the Calmar Courier since April of 2006 as a part time writer/photogMEYER to page 9

BILY CLOCKS GRAND RE-OPENING

SKRETTA WINS NATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION

GAP RECEIVES $5,000 GRANT

A Spillville museum shows off their elaborate hand-carved clocks.

Fort Atkinson native, James Skretta wins top honors at MTNA Young Artist Woodwind Competition.

The GAP receives a grant to help purchase food.

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Bily Clocks has successful Grand Re-opening Saturday, April 27 Story & Photos by Joyce Meyer On a rainy Sunday morning, April 27, The Bily Clocks Museum

in Spillville held a Grand re-opening for to can see the changes done to the gift shop which was remod-

eled. The walls were repainted and cupboards with a display counter were added, among many new gift items. From the Depot in Decorah they received $1,200 to help with the cost. The museum gift shop features gifts from the Czech Republic, small gift items, books and CD’s of the Bily brothers, Antonin Dvorak and many more items. The remodel included painting the gift shop area/office, new cabinetry to store inventory and display items, and new glass shelving. They would like to thank all who helped in any way. The painting was done by Gary The whole lower floor of the museum is dedicated to the clocks carved by Joseph & Frank Bily.The clocks were donated to the town of Spillville after their deaths.

The Greater Area Pantry receives $5,000 “Matthew 25: Neighbors in Need” Grant The Greater Area Pantry, Calmar, recently received a $5,000 challenge grant from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation. Thrivent was offering this grant to qualifying Lutheran organizations and congregations that provide ongoing outreach ministries to their local communities. The funding was awarded to Springfield Lutheran Church sponsoring. The Greater Area Pantry based on its effectiveness in addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs in the local community based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:35-36. For every dollar raised by The Greater Area Pantry from donors by March 31, the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provided an additional 50 cents up to $5,000 in support of the pantry’s ministry. “We are delighted to assist The Greater Area Pantry through this grant,” said Richard Kleven, vice president of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation. “We trust that this support will strengthen The Greater Area Pantry outreach/ministry to those it serves.” The Greater Area Pantry (GAP) is operated by the board of representatives of 10 churches in southern Winneshiek county and about 50

and Jan Johnson, Shirley Francis and Kathy Meyer. Cabinetry was purchased from Heying Lumber and installed by Dave Timp, Spillville City Engineer. Dave did all the labor involved. The floors got a good cleaning also by Bily Clocks staff Shirley Francis, Sharon Mashek, and volunteer Lana Ott. Setting up displays was done by Shirley Francis, Sharon Mashek and Kathy Meyer. Clocks Director Carol Riehle made the kolaches for the open house. Volunteer Cheryl Novak helped set up and serve the refreshments at the open house. “If we missed thanking anyone else we apologize and know how much it meant to us to remodel the area. We did not do anything in the clock room except our normal CLOCKS to page 5

Locks of Love donation Janessa Zweibahmer, 10, recently made a 12-inch donation to Locks of Love. This was Janessa’s first donation, however she plans to do it again! She is a fourth grader at CFS in Calmar. Janessa is the daughter of Jason and Marilyn Zweibahmer of Festina; granddaughter of Angie Busta, Fort Atkinson and Karl and Jean Zweibahmer of Ossian. Thanks to Steph Hageman of The Hair Place for cutting her hair.

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Joanne Roney, pantry board member, Arlan Paulson, who helped with publicity for the grant, Carol Gluth, Chairperson of Springfield Lutheran Church, and Karen Trewin, local Thrivent representative. (Submitted Photo)

Janessa Zweibahmer, daughter of Jason and Marilyn Zweibahmer of Festina, recently made a 12-inch donation to Locks of Love. (Submitted Photo)

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Area students accepted to Cornell College Cornell College, a private liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, has announced the students it has accepted for admission through April 11, 2014. Lydia Melaas of Cresco was accepted, and was also awarded the Presidential Scholarship. Alyssa Collins of Waukon was accepted, and was also awarded the Dean’s Scholarship. One of the 40 “Colleges that Change Lives,” Cornell College in Mount Vernon, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive ‘One Course at a Time’ curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study offcampus, pursue research or accept an internship - all without missing out on other classes. Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. In 2013 it was named one of the 20 “Best Buys” in higher education by the Fiske Guide to Colleges, and one of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger’s. It has also been called a “Great School at a Great Price” by U.S. News and World Report. Ninetythree percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years, compared to the national average of slightly more than five years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

Turkey Valley Senior Award Night set for May 14th The Turkey Valley Class of 2014 will celebrate their accomplishments at their senior award night on May 14 at 7 p.m. The ceremony will take place in the Turkey Valley gym. Please contact the guidance office as soon as possible if you have scholarships or awards to present.

Fredrick “Freddie” Alois Scheidel

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Fredrick “Freddie” Alois Scheidel, 85, of Ossian, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Ossian, with Msgr. Cletus Hawes as the Celebrant. Fredrick Scheidel Burial followed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Cemetery, Ossian. Fred was born March 31, 1929 to Fred J. and Jeanette (Luzum) Scheidel. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church and attended St. Francis De Sales Catholic School and graduated from Ossian Public High School in 1947. On September 30, 1950, Fred was united in marriage to Betty Miller at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. To this union four children were born, Jackie, Nancy, Connie and Laurie. Freddie kept busy all his life driving routes for Oelwein City 1929-2014 Laundry, farming on the family farm, selling real estate and aucServices: tioning land, household and an11 a.m., Saturday, May 3 tiques. He especially enjoyed aucSt. Francis De Sales tioning for charity events. Catholic Church, Freddie was a member of the Ossian Knights of Columbus Council Arrangements by: #2013, National Realtor AssociaSchmitz-Grau Funeral Home tion, National Auctioneer AssociOssian ation, Ossian Crown Club, Silver Springs Golf Course, St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Rosary Society and Parish Council. He enjoyed playing baseball for 10 years as the catcher for the Ossian town team. He loved fishing, playing cards, camping, golfing, outdoor grilling, growing vegetables in his garden on the farm and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeye basketball and football teams. Most of all, Fred enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Freddie is survived by his wife, Betty Scheidel of Ossian; four children, Jackie (Donald) Kuennen of Waukon, Nancy (Steve) Ritter of Cedar Rapids, Connie (Randy) Heying of Tabor, SD and Laurie (Kirk) Draper of Atkins; five grandchildren, Shelly Kuennen and her husband, Kevin Bendjy, Carly Kuennen, Abigail Ritter, Chris Ritter and Alex Heying; one sister-in-law, Helen Scheidel; and several nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Fred J. and Jeanette Scheidel; two brothers, Richard Scheidel and Harold (Pearl) Scheidel; and one sister, Gladys Scheidel. Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ossian, helped the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be left with www.graufuneralhomes.com.

Paul J. Heying, 83, of Ossian, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Postville. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 25 at the St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Ossian. Burial followed at the St. FranPaul Heying cis De Sales Catholic Cemetery, Ossian, with Military Honors by Brockman-Hammersland American Legion Post #503. Paul John, the son of Joseph and Rose (Bohr) Heying, was born August 29, 1930 in Festina. He attended St. Mary Parochial School in Festina. Paul served with the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, Texas during the Korean War. Paul was united in marriage with Patricia Frommelt on June 2, 1955 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Ossian. To this union, seven children were born. Paul drove the Standard Oil Truck in the Ossian area for thirty-five years. After a 1930-2014 short retirement, he drove a school bus for the South Winneshiek Services: Schools for sixteen years. 11 a.m., Friday, April 25 Paul was very active in the St. Francis De Sales community. He was a member Catholic Church, of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Ossian Church in Ossian. He was a memArrangements by: ber of the Knights of Columbus Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home #2073 and an honorary member Ossian of the St. Francis Rosary Society. He was active with A.R.C. of Winneshiek County, the Ossian Fire Department and was a member of the Brockman-Hammersland American Legion Post #503. Paul enjoyed playing cribbage and cards, going to dances with Pat, reading and the Chicago Cubs. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his jokes and stories. Paul is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Pat, of Ossian; seven children, Alan Heying of Decorah, Randy (Connie) Heying of Tabor, SD, Pam (Kim) Klocek of Minneapolis, MN, David Heying of Postville, Deb (Chris) Viney of St. Cloud, MN, Mike (Cindi) Heying of Ramsey, MN, and Cathy Heying of Minneapolis, MN; twelve grandchildren, Tara Flaskerud, BrieAnna Clothier, Akaesha Mergen, Alyssa Flaskerud, Matt Heying, Alex Heying, Nick Heying, Tyler Heying, Zach Viney, Sam Heying, Kaitlyn Heying and Max Viney; ten great-grandchildren; ten siblings, Helen (Melvin) Hageman of Fort Atkinson, Dennis (Marion) Heying of Hawkeye, Ernie (Kay) Heying of Calmar, Doris Bouska of Hawkeye, John (Louise) Heying of Calmar, Lorna (Cletus) Bouska of Waucoma, Carl (Carol) Heying of Dubuque, Robert (Tina) Heying of Napa, CA, Mary Ann (Dick) Trewin of Waucoma and Susan Heying of Calmar; his mother-in-law, Eunice Frommelt of Ossian; sisters-in-law, Joanne Schroeder of Ossian and Jane (Jim) Meadows of Tucson, AZ; a brother-in-law, Dan Frommelt of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Rose; his brother Greg Heying; his sister Betty Bruess; and his father-in-law Elmer Frommelt. Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Ossian, helped the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be left with www. graufuneralhomes.com.

Arnold Luzum Arnold Luzum, 95, of St. Lucas, passed away on May 3, 2014, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, with Rev. Nick March presiding. Burial will be in St. Luke’s cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m., on Wednesday, May 7, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas. The Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is in charge of arrangements.

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Regina Shindelar Regina Shindelar, 90, of Decorah, and formerly of Spillville, died on Monday, April 21, 2014 surrounded by family at Wellington Place in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2014, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville with Rev. Phillip Gibbs officiating. Burial was held in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery. Regina Marie (Phillips) ShinRegina Shindelar delar was born on July 31, 1923 on the family farm in rural Conover, to Frank and Anna (Soukup) Phillips. She was the second youngest of seven children. Regina received her education at the Conover oneroom school house. Prior to getting married, Regina was a clerk at Haugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware Store, worked as a housekeeper and child caretaker. She married August M. Shindelar on June 29, 1949 in Spillville. Together they had eight children, and later divorced. Regina wrote news for the Decorah, Calmar & Cresco newspapers for several years. She was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Czech Choir and 1923-2014 the Ladies Guild. When the ParServices: ish held fundraisers, Regina sold 11 a.m., Friday, April 25 numerous tickets to raise money St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, for the parish. She joined the St. Spillville Benedictâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle after Arrangements by: moving to Decorah. Regina loved Fjelstul Funeral Home flowers, planting large produce Decorah gardens, canning, sewing, baking, and listening to music, especially polkas. She had a green thumb and was able to make anything grow. Regina loved all of her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and also visiting with friends. She worked hard for her family, and had a gracious smile that warmed your heart. Regina is survived by eight children, Rose Conley of Cedar Rapids, Kathy (John Ernsdorf) Jones of Arleta, CA, Helen (Tom Holthaus) Douglass of Decorah, Mary Ohloff of Postville, August (Denise) Shindelar of Chester, Arnie Shindelar of Decorah, Veronica (Joe) Iverson of West Salem, WI, and Gene (Missy) Shindelar of Waucoma; thirty-four grandchildren; forty-nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard (Vivian) Phillips; and many nieces and nephews. Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna Phillips; three brothers, George (Mary) Phillips, Rudy (Aileen) Phillips and Paul Phillips; two sisters, Marie Phillips and Emma (Louis) Ryant; one grandchild, Holly McElree; two sons-in-law, Michael Douglass and Michael Conley.

CFS to present Seussical Jr. All students of CFS, grades K-8, will present Seussical Jr. under the direction of Susanne Twedt on Thursday, May 8 at 1 p.m., Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. The musical will take place in the school in Spillville. (Photos courtesy of Tina Hageman)

The Cat in the Hat, Jamison Meyer, perfects his part in the musical.

Pictured in front are the "Kangaroos" Hailey Thuente, Katelyn Heying and Katie Engelhardt with Tayton Bullerman as Horton. Behind them are the "Bird Girls" and "Wickersham Brothers".

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Melvin Kleve Melvin Kleve, age 71, of Calmar, died on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at his home. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 304 South Maryville Street, Calmar, with Rev. Donald Hawes presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m., on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the Schluter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Balik Funeral Home, French Chapel, 202 South Washington Street, Calmar, and also after 10 a.m., at the church on Thursday morning. There will be a rosary at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be given in memory of Melvin to the Calmar First Responders, 101 South Washington Street, Calmar, IA, 52132, or to St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 304 South Maryville Street, Calmar, IA 52132. The Schluter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is in charge of arrangements.

Practicing for the show are (l-r) Jamison Meyer as the Cat in the Hat, Manning Kuboushek as General Schmitz and Brandon Frana as Jojo with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mayor played by Josh Lensing and Alexa Jacobson.

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CLOCKS from front page cleaning which involves using furniture oil on the wood and wiping them down, staff working on this was Sharon Mashek, Kathy Meyer, myself and volunteer help from Elsie Swehla and a Luther College fraternity,” explained Shirley Francis. The uniquely designed clocks have attracted people from all areas of the United States, Canada and from many foreign countries as well. The clocks depict history, art, religion and culture and are covered with hundreds of expertly carved figures, with many that stand over nine feet tall! Also housed in the museum on the second floor is an exhibit in memory of the famous Czech composer, Antonin Dvorak. In the summer of 1893, he, along with his family, occupied the second floor of the building. Bily Brothers History The history of the Bily Brothers, Frank and Joseph, began on the farm where they were born and raised located between Ridgeway and Spillville. Beginning in 1913, the brothers began filling their idle hours of long winter days and evenings with their skills of woodcarving. Being farmers and carpenters, they carved only as a hobby while still doing their regular chores and maintaining a well kept farm. Their father was not keen on the brothers spending time indoors instead of doing “real work.” They carved the

Clocks guide, Shirley Francis (right), shows Father Donald Hawes (left) the bigger gift shop at the open house. artistically beautiful and intricate pieces using woods from a number of foreign countries as well as numerous pieces of walnut, butternut, maple and oaks from North America and ordered the clock portion from a catalog, which they put in themselves. Their first large clock, carved in 1915 and 1916 was the enchanting Apostle Clock from which the Twelve Apostles slowly stroll out on the hour. They continued to add more masterpieces from 1923 to 1927, including The American Pioneer History Clock. In 1928 a memorial clock to Charles Lindbergh was carved commemorating his historic flight as they kept up with the news, but they didn’t even see many places

Top:Tour Guide Patty Krivachek (far left) talks about the clocks to a group at the open house. Bottom: Tour guides from left to right: Kathy Meyer, Mary Klimesh, Patty Krivachek, Director Carol Riehle, Shirley Frances and Sharon Mashek.

they carved like The Little Brown Church in Nashua (the wedding party strolls out of the church). This one was carved from a postcard that was sent to them. As word got out, possibly from the mailman who delivered the large packages for the clocks such as wood from foreign countries, people began to line up in their automobiles to see the fine delicate work, so much so that the family began charging a dollar a vehicle to try to discourage the flocks of people from coming, though it didn’t stop the flow of traffic. Then in 1946 the brothers moved their collection to town and bequeathed their masterpieces to the town of Spillville with the agreement that the clocks would never be sold or moved from their present location. They chose the building because the second floor had been where the famous Czech composer, Antonin Dvorak, and his family lived during the summer of 1893. The talented brothers, with only a fifth grade education and a hankering for beer, were offered a million dollars for just one clock by Henry Ford, but they turned him down. They also could have had some of their clocks displayed at the Smithsonian, but instead wanted the clocks to stay together in their hometown. While working at the museum, this writer had heard stories that some people had heard strange noises like footsteps, especially down the basement steps and possibly the smell of beer. It would be fitting that their spirits stayed with the clocks all these years as they put their heart and soul in their work. Tours are given daily May through October from 9 a.m.—5 p.m. and Sundays 12 — 4 p.m. Come show your family and friends when they visit this area a little slice of Northeast Iowa history.

On Sunday,April 27th, 12 of Cynthia Luzum's 15 piano students were able to perform at the spring piano recital.The students did a wonderful job and it was great to see all the support of family and friends. Following their performance, a short reception with cookies and juice was held. Pictured are front row (l-r): Evan Monroe, Rachel Meyer, Landon Merrill and Jenna Sadler; middle row:Anna Grace Holthaus, Bailee Frana,Avery Luzum and Abby Wagner; back row:Aubrey Hoffert, Liz Hageman,Ali Hoffert,Tonya Schirmer and Teacher Cynthia Luzum. (Submitted Photo)

Irish Fest to be held in Lawler again

Pictured left to right: Jan and Pat Sheridan, the Grand Marshalls and Debbie Speltz made an announcement at the St. Patrick's Day Supper on March 22 about the upcoming Irish Fest. (Submitted Photo)

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Just recently, I spoke with someone who talked of taking the “dinkey” to Fort Atkinson from Calmar (this was a small gas/ electric engine train for short trips). It made me remember a story I had read from 1929 that happened in Hawkeye, which is not too far away. This was in the spring of 1929, at 5 a.m. on a Monday morning, and the southbound passenger, popularly known as the “dinkey”, slipped out of the Hawkeye station driverless and crewless, with 7 passengers aboard. It coasted down grade toward Donnon, a half mile, nearly to the “big bridge” over Wilbur’s Creek, before coming to a stop. The engineer had gone inside at Hawkeye to get water for the radiator and the conductor was also indoors. When this morning “dinkey” pulls in, the brakeman drops off, and goes back along the track with a lantern to warn the morning freight train, which follows close on the heels of the “dinkey.” When this brakeman saw the train pull out, he thought his comrades had left him. He came back to the station cussing, and found the engineer and conductor there. “Where’s your train?” he hollered. “The train?” they answered, surprised. On the track waiting, they thought. They were amazed to find that it was half a mile down the line. The engineer walked down the tracks and got the runaway train back to the station. The passengers were not even aware that the crew was not on board. This motor car has air brakes and it was supposed that a release of the air caused the brakes to release. Calmar High School Commencement was held at the Olym-

rounded by the 13 boys. Music was provided by Jeanette Grundeland at the piano. Dr. J. E. Lambert of the Medical College of the State University gave a commencement address full of real thought for the graduating students and the general public. Following that, Superintendent Hutchinson presented the class to Atty. T. H. Goheen, President of the Board of Education, who presented diplomas to the graduating students. Graduates were: Joseph Becker, Gerald Becker, Cletus Busch, Herbert Bergsrud, Woodrow Buck, Fred Luzum, Clarence Erland, Arnold Numedahl, John Leebl, Henry Miller, Kenneth Meyer, Leo Mashek, Edwin Dahlen, Viola Broihier, Mary Yirkovsky, Mary Humpal, Evelyn Slebiska and Bernice Engelhardt. Also in May of 1929, the second annual commencement was held for Rudolphinum High School in Protivin in Beseda Hall.

“We took the ‘dinkey’ to Fort Atkinson from Calmar.” The commencement address was given by Professor Gemmill of the State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls. The ten high school graduates were: Adella Andera, Protivin; Clara Busta, Lawler; Pauline Kovarik, Protivin; Adella Michalec, Protivin; Alice Prohaska, Protivin; Christine Spalla, Spillville; Godfrey Svestka, Protivin; Leonard Svestka, Protivin; Laura Zahasky, Protivin; Gladys Zahasky, Protivin. The scholarship to St. Teresa’s College, Winona, was awarded to Pauline Kovarik. Clarke College; Dubuque scholarship was awarded to Laura Zahasky. That same month in 1929, St. Mary’s Parochial School in Festina also had 15 students graduate from 8th grade. They were: Hedwig Holthaus, Julia Lutkenhaus, Agnes Wieling, Winifred Bengfort, Theresa Hauer, Marie Dummer, Albina Schrandt, Angeline Hageman, Roman Lechtenberg, Joseph Dummer, Leo Balk, Rudolph Schuler, Edmund Schmitz, Alois Beckman and Rudolph Wenthold. Thursday, May 23, 1929 was the dedication of the new St. Aloysius Church. This dedication was

“Thursday, May 23, 1929 was the dedication of the new St. Aloysius Church.” pic Theatre in Calmar in May of 1929. The hall was beautifully decorated in purple and gold streamers, with sprays of lilacs. The class motto, “We will find a path or make one,” was included in American Beauty crepe letters on a grey background. The senior class was made up of 13 boys and 5 girls. The girls were all beautifully dressed in white and sat upon the platform, almost totally sur-

followed by a solemn high mass, and Archbishop James J. Keane of Dubuque was there, along with 50 other priests from far and near, and hundreds of people who also attended. The capacity of the new church was said to be approximately 600. A bountiful dinner was served to the visitors by ladies of the parish following the mass. At 3 p.m. a program was presented by the St. Aloysius School pupils. At that point, it was estimated that the cost of the re-building was approximately $62,185, which included donated items such as altars, sanctuary lamp, holy water fonts, church bell and candle-

the Miller Wagon Company were also in danger. The damage was confined to a badly burned roof, which would need to be rebuilt, and some damage due to the water used to put out the fire. This was thanks to the fast response from the local firemen. How the fire started will probably never be definitely known. Just a few minutes before, a fire had been started in the stove in the office and a spark from the chimney might have fallen on the roof. However, there was every indication that the fire had started from within the building. It is believed to be quite possible that a sparrow or other bird had picked up a lighted cigarette and carried it to their nest, causing the fire. On June 14, 1929, the paper reported that high winds had done a considerable amount of damage in the area that week. Electric light service had been cut off for part of the day but was on again by late afternoon. Calmar suffered no severe damage except for a few trees being uprooted or broken off. About a mile west of Festina, Charles Rothmeyer was pinned under a small outbuilding, and suffered a broken arm. The barn was completely demolished and other buildings toppled over. Henry Wenthold lost a windmill and Theodore Miller a granary. Mrs. Ed Rupt, living on the west edge of Waukon, was killed when an incubator house overturned. The roof was blown off the Todd Chicken Hatchery in Waukon and the Allamakee County grandstand was blown into the race track. Decorah had considerable damage, the worst being on Fifth Avenue, where a large oak and maple trees were uprooted and blockaded the street. On the Knut Hovden farm, all the buildings except the house were damaged or destroyed. Part of the roof of the museum building at Luther College was blown off and carried up against the library building. Will Bernatz suffered a dislocated shoulder from being thrown against a pump while trying to close a garage door. In early July, 1929, the Courier reported on two business firms in

“...the Calmar Lumber Company was on fire.” sticks. When complete with Stations of the Cross, Stained Art glass windows, and pipe organ, the cost total would be at least $75,000 (which was a lot of money is 1929!). Imported oil-painted Stations of the Cross on copper had been ordered and would be arriving. Stained glass art windows and a pipe organ were other additions that would need to be added at a later time. In early June of 1949, on a Saturday morning, the fire alarm sounded in Calmar and it was found that the large main building of the Calmar Lumber Company was on fire. The volunteer fire department responded quickly and in about five minutes from when the alarm was sounded, they were on the scene with equipment and throwing water on the blaze. It was generally thought by those witnessing the fire, that the building could not be saved. When they arrived, nearly the entire roof was burning. Two lines of hose were rapidly strung, and water was soon playing on the flames from underneath, inside the large building and over the roof from the outside. It only took a short time after the two lines of hose had started doing their job, before it was realized that the fire could be checked. If the fire had gotten out of control,

“High winds had done a considerable amount of damage... the grandstand was blown into the race track.” all of the contents, the house to the west and the railroad buildings in close proximity would have been destroyed. The buildings of

Calmar that were in the same line of business. These were: Northern Iowa Produce Company and Calmar Produce Company. Both of these firms purchased poultry and eggs. In Calmar, they both paid the highest market prices for this produce. The Northern Iowa Produce Company was located in the northeast corner of the town square and operated by Edw. Schneberger, who always provided the best of service and also handled a complete line of stock and poultry remedies. The Calmar Produce Company is a branch of the firm of Wescott and Winks of Sumner, with Albert J. Frana as the local manager. Mr. Frana also provided good service and attention to each customer. This business was located in the rear of the H. J. Giesen Store in Calmar. The 1929 a July 4th celebration in Protivin took on the aspect of a big city event, with thousands attending the festivities. The day’s events included an old time parade at 11 a.m. with many colorful floats, followed by the Protivin Concert Band, perched high on the McGuire and Ptachek poultry truck. There was also a touch of frontier days given by a long line

“A car crowded him...the left hand fenders on the car were torn off and damaged.”

“They attended the Chicago White Sox games against the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Athletics.” of young people costumed as Indians, riding spirited steeds and shetland ponies. Also in July, when Emil Moudry was driving toward Decorah, just after crossing the railroad tracks near Decorah, a car crowded him as they met, and the left hand fenders on the Moudry car were torn off and damaged. This was what happened when an auto driver did not stay on his own side of the highway! It was reported that in July of 1929, Joe A. Huber from Fort Atkinson and his sons, Virgil and Arthur, returned home from Chicago after a week’s vacation visiting with friends. They had also attended the Chicago White Sox games against the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Athletics. Next time...we will give you more news of the year 1929, including crimes and entertainment of that time.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

opinion & worship

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Worship Schedule ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Father Nicholas March Sunday, May 11: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, May 11: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST Calmar Pastor Linda Thompson Sunday, May 11: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Pastor Phil Olson Sunday, May 11: 9 a.m. Calmar 10:30 a.m. Springfield

Neighbor to Neighbor Spring is slowly emmerging. Do you need new ideas? You can find many different ideas by reading many of the home and garden articles. If you are looking for an uplift for your house, consider a new front door. You might be surprised by the many choices. The top five door colors for the “exuberant homeowner” in 2014 include Capri, a tropical blue, raucous orange, dynamo, a violet hue, relic bronze and quixotic plum. If you are looking for a classic look, try Georgian bay, a color that is brighter than dark navy, show stopper, a classic red at dusk, polished mahogany, a deep, rich shade of brown, classic French grey and gulf steam, a bright, modern blue. Consider getting a paintable door, then you can make fresh updates as often as you like. Good doors are not cheap, but are a good investment for your home. The following recipe sounds great and would be great for Mother’s Day. The recipe comes from Jeanne Harland and Iowa Farmer Today. Garlic Stuffed Sirloin 1 boneless beef sirloin steak-cut 2 inches thick 1 tbsp. olive oil ¼ c. very finely chopped garlic ½ c. thinly sliced green onions 2 to 3 tbsp. chopped fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley) or pesto ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper In small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat until hot. Add garlic. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender, but not browned. Add onions. Continue stirring 4-5 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in fresh herbs

or pesto and season with salt and pepper. With a sharp knife, cut a pocket in the sirloin steak. Start ½ inch from one long side of steak and cut horizontally through center of steak to within ½ inch of each side. The butcher will gladly do this for you. Reserve a good tablespoon of the garlic mixture. Spread the rest evenly in the pocket. Secure with wooden toothpicks. Roast in shallow pan 20 minutes at 325° per pound for medium rare. Or grill, covered, 22-24 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from oven/grill and let rest for 10 minutes and tent with foil to keep hot. Remove toothpicks and carve steak crosswise into ½ inch thick slices. Potatoes Romanoff From Rhonda Brubaker 6 c. boiled potatoes 2 c. large-curd cottage cheese 1 c. sour cream 1 clove minced garlic 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. chopped chives 1 c. grated cheddar cheese Paprika, to taste 3 tbsp. flour (no more) Combine potatoes with cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic, salt and chives. Place into buttered casserole dish. Top with cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350°. This makes 8-10 servings. I am a big fan of easy and delicious recipes. The following recipe fits that category. Feel free to use a different flavor of cake mix. Chocolate or angel food also work well. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream, as a topping.

Fresh Strawberry Upside-Down Cake 2 c. crushed fresh strawberries 1 (6 oz.) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix 3 c. miniature marshmallows 1 (18 oz.) package yellow cake mix, batter prepared as directed on package Preheat oven to 350°. Spread crushed strawberries on the bottom of a 9”x13” baking pan. Evenly sprinkle strawberries with the dry gelatin powder, and top with mini marshmallows. Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package, and pour on top of the marshmallows. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40-50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the pan to loosen the sides, and turn the cake out onto a serving tray. Store the cake in the refrigerator. Till next time... In honor of my own Mother: There are angels God puts on this Earth who care for us and guide us. You can feel their love and gentleness as they walk through life beside us. They do great things for us every day they whisper in our ears, they even hold us in their hearts when we are filled with all our fears. They are always there to give a hug and try to make us smile. They treat us with respect and love, they treat us like their child. God blessed me with an Angel, I’m proud to call my own. She’s been with me throughout my life, been with me as I’ve grown. She’s guided me the best she can, she’s taught me like no other, and I’m thankful I’m the lucky one who get’s to call her… Mother. Happy Mothers Day!

DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Saturday, May 10: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday, May 11: 10 a.m. Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday, May 11: 9 a.m. Worship HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Father Nicholas March Thursday, May 8: 8:45 a.m. School Mass Friday, May 9: 8 a.m. Mass Sunday, May 11: 8 a.m. Mass MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Father Nicholas March Sunday, May 11: 8 a.m. Mass

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Fort Atkinson Father Nicholas March Thursday, May 8: 9 a.m. Mass Saturday, May 10: 6:10-6:20 Reconciliation 6:30 p.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN, STAPLETON Rural Waucoma Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Supply Pastors Sunday, May 11: 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC St. Lucas Father Nicholas March Wednesday, May 7: 8:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, May 11: 10:30 a.m. Mass ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Waucoma Father Nicholas March Saturday, May 10: 3:30-3:50 Reconciliation 4 p.m. Mass ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN, RICHFIELD Rural Sumner (8 miles SW of Waucoma) Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Supply Pastors Sunday, May 11: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC Spillville Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday, May 10: 7 p.m. Mass Sunday, May 11: 8:30 a.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Sunday, May 11: 10 a.m. Worship

OSSIAN LUTHERAN Ossian Sunday, May 11: 8:30 a.m. Worship

TRINITY LUTHERAN Calmar Pastor Glenn Smith Sunday, May 11: 11:30 a.m. Worship Service

OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Sunday, May 11: 8 a.m. Mass

ZION LUTHERAN Castalia Pastor Dave Lenth Sunday, May 11: 8:30 a.m. Adult Class 9:15 a.m. Sunday School

ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday, May 10: 4:30 p.m. Mass Sunday, May 11: 10:30 a.m. Mass

events

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

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Upcoming Events May Happy Feet Clinic available

The Winneshiek County Public Health has announced its Happy Feet Clinic schedule for May 2014. The clinic is by appointment only. The following dates and times are currently available: Tuesday, May 13: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, May 15: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 27: 1-3 p.m. To schedule your appointment call the clinic at 563-382-4662.

Area Blood Drives

As the temperature rises, it is a reminder that summer is on its way. It is also a reminder that local hospital patients still rely on generous, volunteer blood donors to make life-saving donations even in the midst of enjoying all that summer has to offer. Blood donations often decrease during the summer months; however, the need for blood remains the same. Unfortunately, automobile accidents also increase as the temperature rises making it critical that life-saving blood products are readily available for trauma and accident patients and so many others who rely on blood donors to help save their lives. Help boost the blood supply by giving blood at an upcoming blood drive. Decorah Community Blood Drive, Thursday, May 22 from 12—5:30 p.m. at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery St. Ossian and Castalia Communities Blood Drive, Friday, May 23, 2014 from 1—5:30 p.m. at Ossian Community Center, 123 Main St. Sign up to save a life today! Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903. The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank in April, 2010 to become LifeServe Blood Center. As one of the 15th largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Eligible blood donors must be at least 16 years old, should weigh at least 120 pounds and should be in general good health. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

ATTENTION TV CLASS OF 1964 We would like to invite you, the class of 1964, to join us at the commencement exercises on Sunday, May 18, at 1 p.m. Your class will be recognized as 50 year graduates from Turkey Valley. There will be a section reserved for your class and we ask that you sit together as you did 50 years ago at your own graduation ceremony. Please join us in celebrating Turkey Valley and all of its accomplishments. Help us spread the word to all of your 1964 classmates. We would love to see a great representation from the 50 year graduates. If you have any questions, please contact Turkey Valley Community School, 563.776.6011. Please R.S.V.P. to Turkey Valley. You are welcome to have a spouse or guest sit with you in our reserved section for the 50 year graduates. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at graduation. GO TROJANS!

American Cancer Society ʻKISS A PIG CONTESTʼ Let the Voting Begin!

The Latecomers Team and the Lynch Companies are proud to announce that their 4th annual Kiss A Pig Contest to benefit Relay for Life officially began on April 28. Contestants that have agreed to participate this year include: Josh Blake from KVIK Radio, Don Koshatka from Koshatka Farm Equipment, Tom Ridout from NICC, Chris Redenius from Bodensteiner Implement, Charlie Lynch from Lynch Livestock, Dave Mitchell from Luther College, Andy Bonnet from Rubaiyat and Perry Laures from Vern Laures Auto. Fundraising will continue until the “Kissing Ceremony” on May 8. All proceeds will be donated to the Winneshiek and Chickasaw County chapters of the American Cancer Society. The contest creates a little rivalry between team members but makes a big difference in the lives of people dealing with cancer. The actual kissing ceremony will

begin at 4 p.m. on May 8 at the KVIK Radio parking lot in Decorah. A free will donation lunch, prepared by Lynch BBQ and sponsored by the Lynch Companies, will be available from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The general public is invited to attend the ceremonies and help support the great contestants that have agreed to participate for this great cause. How can you vote for your favorite contestant? You can find donation containers at each contestant’s place of business or at the KVIK Radio Station. You can also bring your donation to the ceremony. Look for posters at local businesses that give voting information. A link is available at www. lynchlivestock.com or get more information by calling Lynch Livestock at 563-776-3008 or 776-3029. Last year’s Kiss A Pig contest raised $20,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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Thursday, May 8 3:30 p.m.: G/B Varsity Track @ MFL MarMac HS 4 p.m.: Trap Team Event @ Boyd/Fredericksburg Friday, May 9 12:45 p.m.: 5th—8th Grades Variety Show @ Ossian Center 4 p.m.: G MS Track @ Ossian Saturday, May 10 Large Group Music/Band Festival 8 a.m.: Trap Team Event @ Osage Monday, May 12 9 a.m.: B Varsity Golf @ Tri-City Golf Course 9 a.m.: G Varsity Golf @ Big Rock 4 p.m.: Trap Team Event @ Austin, MN 5 p.m.: B Varsity Track @ Waukon 5:30 p.m.: UIC MS Choir Festival

Thursday, May 8 3:30 p.m.: G/B Varsity Track @ MFL MarMac HS 4 p.m.: G/B Varsity Golf @ TV Friday, May 9 3:30 p.m.: G MS Track @ Oelwein 4:30 p.m.: B MS Track @ North Fayette HS Monday, May 12 9 a.m.: B Varsity Golf @ Tri-City Golf Course 9 a.m.: G Varsity Golf @ Big Rock 4:30 p.m.: G/B Varsity Track @ Oelwein HS

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Treasurer Fitzgerald adds more names to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced he has more money to return to Iowans. The spring publication of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is scheduled to begin soon and includes thousands of names that have been received in the last year. "In upcoming weeks, the new names that have been added to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt will be published," Fitzgerald said. The treasurer would also like to remind individuals they do not have to wait for the publication to begin to see if they have unclaimed property. "Simply go to greatiowatreasurehunt.com and start your search. I encourage everyone to take a few minutes and search for their name." The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt program has returned over $175 million in unclaimed property to more than 423,000 people since Fitzgerald created it in 1983. Unclaimed property refers to money and other assets held by financial institutions or companies that have lost contact with the property's owner for a specific period of time. State law requires these institutions and companies to annually report unclaimed property to the state treasurer's office. The assets are then held until the owner or heir of the property is found. Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, utility security deposits, and safe deposit box contents. Check the unclaimed property database to see if the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has property belonging to you. Simply visit greatiowatreasurehunt.com to begin your search. Be sure to like Great Iowa Treasure Hunt on Facebook and follow the program on Twitter @GreatIATreasure.

Camp Courageous Camp Courageous in Monticello is in need of camp counselors, especially males, for muscular dystrophy week, June 22-27. If you are at least 16 and would be interested in this amazing opportunity (for both the kids & the counselors) please call Lyndsey Manderfield at 563-776-7991.

news

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

calmar courier MEYER from front page rapher continued, as well as writing the “In Boots” weekly article, which was mainly about farmers. Joyce and her husband, Kevin, live on the outskirts of Spillville, with a farm field on one side and Wonder Creek on the other. Their home is a certified wildlife habitat where plants and trees are grown to lure songbirds and other birds and wildlife. Her love for nature has evolved into a love of capturing images to share with us all. Currently, there is a showing of her photography on canvas at The Rubaiyat Restaurant in Decorah. Her recent work can be seen in the April/May 2014 issue of Our Iowa Magazine, spring edition of Inspire(d) Magazine, photojournalism at Cedar Rapids Gazette and her writing and photos in our own weekly Calmar Courier. Joyce just had her sixth national magazine cover this spring. Her work has been in Country Magazine, Country Extra, Birds and

The Auburn Bridge in Fayette County—it was printed in Our Iowa magazine in 2012. Blooms, Backyard Living, Voice for Health, Iowa Gardening, Iowa History Journal, and Edible Iowa, among others. She also works closely with tourism departments, promoting our beautiful Northeast Iowa with publications and web-

"The Journey" was another one of Joyce’s award-winning photos.

sites. Her work will be featured Matten-Belay & Freitheim Law in the Reiman Botanical Gardens Offices in Decorah. Her photo Art Show in Ames on July 13th, canvases and her line of notecards ArtHaus Nordic Fest Art Fair in are sold in Calmar at The FlowerDecorah in July, and the North- pot. Her notecards are also sold at east Iowa Studio Tours the first weekend in October at These photos, as well as her home in Spillville. You many more, can be seen might notice her work on the walls of the Decorah Cham- on display at Rubiayat ber of Commerce Office, the Restaurant in Decorah. Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative in Postville and Blooms on Main in Ossian, Main the Anderson-Wilmarth-Van Der Street Mini-Mart in Spillville, and

This is one of Joyce's award-winning photos: A country view on Conover Road by Ridgeway.

Above: Joyce found this peaceful scene between Bar Harbor and Boothbay Harbor in Maine. Left: This lakeside sunset photo can be found adorning the walls at Rubaiyat. Right: Joyce's photo of a Great Spangled fritillary was featured in Inspired Magazine. Below: No matter where she goes, Joyce is likely to find a beautiful scenic view in nature, like this one in Stowe, Vermont. This is the farm that Joyce grew up on and where she found her love for nature. The farm is currently owned and farmed by her brother Keith Elsbernd.

Whistlestop Antiques in Calmar. Joyce has also recently had a coffee table book published of her work in metallic papers and this is available for viewing/sale through her website: http://joycemeyer.me. “After 36 years of marriage, Kevin and I are still walking handin-hand, down the road wherever our journey in life takes us, golf clubs and camera in hand!” said Joyce about the future.

sports

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

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SW takes home silver hardware at CR; Boys grab gold at Crestwood By Leah Kruse On Tuesday, both South Winn track teams traveled to Guttenberg last Tuesday for a co-ed meet including nine girls teams and 10 boys teams with both teams earning 2nd place.

“Lexie Warth (100m hurdles) and Josie Kriener (3000m) had exceptional performances and lifetime bests also.” “We still have things we need to improve on, but we are definitely making strides in the right direction,” Kearney finished.

two of the placements. Final team placements were 1. Cascade 145; 2. South Winn 113; 3. MFL-MM 88; 4. Clayton Ridge 68; 5. Beckman 59; 6. Central 54; 7. Starmont 12; T8. Kee, West Central 8; 10. East Buchanan 3.

double placed in one event. Final team standings were 1. New Hampton 124, 2. Osage 121, 3. Crestwood 111, 4. South Winn 105 5. Dunkerton 55; 6. Riceville 41; 7. Postville 24; 8. Valley Lutheran 2.

SW GT @ CR 4/29 In the girls meet, the Lady Warriors took 2nd place by 16 points over 3rd and 20 points behind 1st. They placed in 14 events with seven 1st place finishes, 13 top three placements, four double placements and two triple placements (with only two places scoring). “The girls continued to build on the improvements they showed at North Fayette Valley,” said Coach Kearney. “We competed well over the course of the meet with everyone contributing to the final outcome. In particular, I was pleased with how our kids reacted to the adverse weather and conditions.” Final team standings were 1. Cascade 157, 2. South Winn 137, 3. Clayton Ridge 121, 4 Starmont 56, 5. Beckman 46, 6. West Central 26, 7. East Buchanan 17, T8. MFL-MM, Kee 13. “It was raining and cold for much of the time, but our girls did not let it affect them at all. We still posted many lifetime and season best efforts,” continued Kearney. “In particular, Brittany Shindelar had a great night, winning the shot and disc with significant lifetime bests. She also placed 2nd in the 100m and ran on the winning 4x400.” “Kennidee DeVilbiss had three winning events as well, the 400m hurdles, shuttle hurdle relay and 4x400 as well as a 2nd place finish in the 400m,” Kearney said.

Girls’ Final Results Discus: Shindelar, 1st, 110’ 6”; Nesvik, 4th, 78’ 9”; Hertges, 5th, 76’ 2” (did not score) High Jump: Phillips, 1 st, 4’ 8”; Brincks, 4th, 4’ 4” Long Jump: Phillips, 4th, 15’ 2” (1st15’ 11”) Shot Put: Shindelar, 1st, 36’ 5”; Hertges, 3rd, 31’ 7”; Nesvik, 4th, 29’ 11.25” (did not score) 100m: Shindelar, 2nd, 13.89 (1st-13.30) 400m: DeVilbiss, 2 nd, 1:05.05 (1 st58.63) 800m: Kriener, 5th, 2:37.07; Klimesh, 6th, 2:41.14 (1st-2:25.36) 1500m: Lechtenberg, 3 rd, 5:42.45; Bullerman, 4th, 5:47.61 (1st-5:16.47) 3000m: Kriener, 3 rd, 11:43.86 (1 st11:10.90) 100m Hurdles: Warth, 1st, 16.44 400m Hurdles: DeVilbiss, 1st, 1:11.84 Shuttle Hurdle: Brincks, DeVilbiss, Phillips, Warth, 1st- 1:14.15 Sprint Medley: Fosaaen, Budde, Boe, Martin, 7th 2:21.38 (1st-2:00.04) 4x200: Fosaaen, Budde, Hageman, Nesvik, 5th, 2:06.20 (1st-1:49.75) 4x400: Hertges, DeVilbiss, Shindelar, Klimesh, 1st, 4:28.90 4x800: Hertges, Klimesh, Balik, Bullerman, 3rd, 11:16.67; Elsbernd, Ken. Kuboushek, Ott, Martin, 4th, 12:25.16 (did not score) (1st-10:21.15)

Boys’ Final Results Discus: Lensing, 6th, 107’ 9” (1st- 130’ High Jump: Brincks, 1st, 5’ 10”; Rommes, 4th, 5’ 7” Long Jump: B. Meyer, 2nd, 19’ 11” (1st20’ 1.5”) Shot Put: Lensing, 2nd, 46’ 8.5” (1st51’ 7”) 100m: Schroeder, 1st, 11.61; Shatek, 2nd, 11.70; Rommes, 6th, 12.16 (did not score DNS) 200m: Shatek, 1st, 23.82; Schroeder, 3rd, 24.17; B. Meyer, 4th, 24.61 (DNS); Jacobsen, 5th, 24.79 (DNS) 800m: Franzen, 1st, 2:04.10; N. Meyer, 2nd, 2:04.96; Bohach, 3rd, 2:05.07 (DNS); B. Meyer, 4th, 2:09.77 (DNS) 110m Hurdles: Brincks, 3rd, 16.48 (1st15.25) 400m Hurdles: Brincks, 5th, 1:02.67 (1st-58.30) Shuttle Hurdle: Faldet, Jacobsen, Brincks, L. Uribe, 5th, 1:12.72 (1st-1:02.74) 4x100: Schroeder, Jacobsen, Shatek, Rommes, 2nd, 45.95 (1st-45.28) 4x200: Schroeder, Jacobsen, Shatek, Rommes, 1:35.95; Bohach, Herold, N. Meyer, Franzen, 6th, 1:42.62 (DNS) (1st1:34.89) 4x800: Franzen, N. Meyer, Herold, J. Uribe, 4th, 8:54.73; Bohach, B. Meyer, Ward, Davis, 6th, 9:01.11 (DNS) (1st-10.42)

Girls’ Final Results Discus: Shindelar, 1st, 106’ High Jump: Phillips, 1 st, 4’ 10”; Brincks, 5th, 4’ 6” Long Jump: Warth, 5th, 14’ 1.5” (1st16’ 7.75”) Shot Put: Shindelar, 1st, 36’ 6.25”; Humpal, 3rd, 33’ 11” 100m: Hageman, 6th, 14.15 (1st-12.68) 200m: DeVilbiss, 4th, 28.17 (1st- 27.16) 800m: Bullerman, 5th, 2:44.23 (1st2:38.87) 1500m: Kriener, 3 rd, 5:18.42 (1 st5:07.79) 3000m: Lechtenberg, 5th, 12:20.37 (1st10:55.69) 100m Hurdles: Warth, 1st, 16.71 400m Hurdle: Brincks, 4th, 1:15.64 (1st-1:01.95) Shuttle Hurdle: Brincks, Phillips, Martin, Warth, 3rd, 1:16.64 (1st-1:12.85) Sprint Medley: Fosaaen, Budde, Hageman, Boe, 6th, 2:13.38 (1st-1:56.54) Distance Medley: Fosaaen, Budde, Nesvik, Martin, 6th, 5:31.41 (1st-4:44.15) 4x100: DeVilbiss, Phillips, Warth, Shindelar, 3rd, 54.20 (1st-52.79) 4x200: DeVilbiss, Phillips, Shindelar, Hertges, 1st, 1:55.37 4x400: Klimesh, Kriener, Marken, Lechtenberg, 5th, 5:24.11 (1st-4:24.28) 4x800: Bullerman, Klimesh, DeVilbiss, Kriener, 1st, 10:48.82

SW GT @ Crestwood 5/1 The Lady Warriors ended their week with another co-ed meet held last Thursday at Crestwood. As a team, SW placed 4th out of eight teams with 105 points, just six points out of 3rd but 50 points above 5th. SW placed in 18 of the 19 events with six 1st place finishes, 10 total top three placements and

SW BT @ Crestwood 5/1 The Warriors finished up their week last Thursday with an eightteam co-ed meet at Crestwood. As a team, SW took gold with ease as they were 58 points above 2 nd place. The Warriors scored in all 18 events with 10 1st place finishes, 18 top three placements and double placed in four events. Five of the 1st place events were

SW G vs. SF 4.29 South Winn’s golf teams were able to get in three meets last week despite the sporadic rain, wind and cold temps. On Tuesday, they hosted the Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougars at South Winn Golf and Country Club with the boys winning and the SF girls winning. The Warriors beat the Cougars by a 21-stroke margin with a final tally of 154-175 with SF taking the top individual spot. Trevor Schweinefus and Nate Winter shared the runner-up spot with a score of

38 and Logan Schweinefus and Tanner Kuennen filled in the rest of the team score with totals of 39. Blake Kuennen and Jerod Heying filled out the six-member team with final scores of 44. The ladies lost to SF by 18 strokes ending their round 220202. Megan Elsbernd led the way with a 52, Megan Hageman had a 54 and Megan Bushman and Jamie Elsbernd came in with a 57 each. Bailey Timp, 62 and Caitlin Holien, 64 filled in the rest of the varsity team.

SW BT @ CR 4/29 The Warriors took 2nd place by 25 points over 3rd place and 32 points under 1st by scoring in 13 events with four 1st place finishes, 13 total top three placements and three double placements. The Warriors also triple placed in one event and quadruple placed in two events but were only able to score

SW GOLF to page 11 Immediate Right: Senior Megan Elsbernd focuses on where she wants her ball to land during the SW, Decorah, Turkey Valley meet. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Achenbach) Middle: Senior Megan Hageman keeps her eye on the ball as she prepares to drive it down the fairway. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Achenbach) Far Right: Senior Trevor Schweinefus watches his ball as he tees-off at last Friday's four team meet in Edgewood. (Photo courtesy of Shanna Schweinefus)

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relay races. Jared Schroeder, Alex Shatek, Garrett Bohach, Ben Meyer and Chris Brincks took 1st in individual events. Brincks took 1st in the High Jump with a leap of 6’ 4” to tie the school record. Final team standings were 1. South Winn 158; 2. New Hampton 100; 3. Osage 88; 4. Crestwood 86; 5. Postville 66; 6. Valley Lutheran 24; 7. Dunkerton 20; 8. Riceville 13. “I’m impressed with how well they competed and performed at these meets this week,” stated Coach Conway. “Not exactly the worst conditions we’ve competed in but certainly not the best to run, jump and throw as well as we have. The guys are really starting to get after it when it matters most.” Boys’ Final Standings Discus: Lensing, 3rd, 139’ 7” (1st-159’ 5”) High Jump: Brincks, 1st, 6’ 4”; Rommes, 2nd, 6’ Long Jump: B. Meyer, T4th, 18’ 6.5”; Ward, 6th, 17’ 6.75” (1st-18’ 11”) Shot Put: Lensing, T2nd, 46’ 7” (1st47’ 4”) 100m: Schroeder, 1st, 11.46; Shatek, 2nd, 11.54 200m: Shatek, 1st, 23.70; Rommes, 3rd, 24.70 400m: Herold, 2nd, 54.56 (1st-53.78) 800m: Garrett Bohach, 1st, 2:05.59 1600m: L. Uribe, 6 th, 5:28.28 (1 st4:51.56) 110m Hurdles: Brincks, 2nd, 16.12 (1st15.43) 400m Hurdles: B. Meyer, 1st, 58.03 Shuttle Hurdle: 4 th, 1:11.20, (1 st1:01.50) Distance Medley: 1st, 3:48.97 4x100: Schroeder, Jacobsen, Shatek, Rommes, 1st, 44.95 4x100 WP: 1st, 50.48 4x200: 1st, 1:34.52 4x400: 1st, 3:32.95 4x800: 2nd, 8:33.99 (1st-8:32.51)

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Warriors compete at Drake Relays The Warrior track team’s 4x100 relay competed at this year’s Drake Relays in Des Moines held April 23-26, 2014. On Friday, April 25, Jared Schroeder, Treyton Jacobsen, Alex Shatek and Jordan Rommes ran the 4x100 on the blue oval at Drake Stadium. The Warriors finished with a time of 44.39 breaking the school record for South Winn and placing 34th overall. First place in prelims was Waukee at 42.42 and first place in finals was Iowa City-City High with a time of 42.36. Congratulations Warriors!!

South Winn trap team still improving as they move into the busy part of their season The Warrior trapshooting team competed at the Nashua Invite held last Saturday with six teams competing and one individual. Team scores included 206, 201, 199, 181, 175 and 154 with 10 shooters hitting 40 or more out of the 50 shots possible. Landers Kuboushek hit 48 to grab the top spot of the meet and South Winn’s top team took 2nd place overall with a total of 206. Collin Monroe was the only shooter to compete as an individual and finished with a score of 36. Shooters for the 2nd place team included Josiah Baker, 44, Trey Baures, 43, Joseph Buchheit, 41 and Dallas Bohr and Benjamin Klimesh, 39. The next team for SW scored 206 with shooter scores of Landers Kuboushek, 48, Nicole Kuboushek, 40, Ben Hanson, 39, Shaun

South Winn senior Jared Schroeder comes out of the block at the start of the 4x100-meter relay on Friday, April 25 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. The Warrior relay team finished 34th overall. (Photo by Kristi Nixon)

Jordan Rommes, South Winn junior, crosses the finish line in the 4x100meter relay at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 25. The Warriors were 34th overall in 44.39. (Photo by Kristi Nixon)

South Winn’s top team earned 2nd place squad honors with a team score of 206. Shooters included l-r: Josiah Baker, Dallas Bohr,Trey Baures, Joseph Buchheit and Ben Klimesh. (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Riehle) Dehning, 38 and Leah Elsbernd, 36. SW’s 3rd team finished with 199 collectively including scores from Logan McConnell, 43, Blain Lennon, 42, Cole Phillips, 41, Colton

Landers Kuboushek took 1st place in the meet individually with a score of 48 out of 50 possible targets. (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Riehle)

Goza, 37 and Ryan Dietzenbach, 36. Jeremy Imoehl led team four with a score of 40, Kylee Riehle and Walker Hotvedt hit 39 each, Alex Hertges had a 38 and Kyle Woodson hit 25 for a team score of 181. Team five ended with a 175 from shooter scores of Joclyn Bushman, 40, Kevin Ward, 37, Luke Massman, 35, Mitchell Fadness, 34 and Kaitlyn Imoehl, 29. Team six tallied up at 154 with scores of Luke McCasland, 39, Ivy Karnik, 36, Morgan Bohr, 27 and Josie Buddenberg and Libby Manning 26 each.

Walker Hotvedt turns his target to dust. (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Riehle)

SW GOLF from page 10 SW G @ Big Rock 5.1 On Thursday, South Winn played West Central at Big Rock Country Club in Fayette in cold temps but avoided rain. “We’re very happy with how the teams are playing in such severe weather conditions. Cold, wet, windy, said Coach Schweinefus. “We are looking to continue to improve our scoring average as we get closer to conference and 1st round of tournament play.” The ladies ended with a total of 196 but West Central didn’t have enough girls golfers for a team score. Megan Hageman was the top golfer of the meet with a score of 42, a career low score for her, Megan Elsbernd took the runnerup spot with a score of 50, Megan Bushman finished with a 51 and Skyler Luzum filled in the score with a 53. Also golfing for the ladies were Jamie Elsbernd, 53,

Caitlin Holien, 57, Christina Wagner, 61 and Bailey Timp, 64. “We’re very pleased with how

Megan Hageman played today. It’s nice to see Skyler Luzum and Jamie Elsbernd continue to lower their scores each meet. Our senior girls all have the game to score in the 40’s,” Schweinefus noted. The Warriors won their meet with final scores of 154-180. Trevor Schweinefus took home a medal with a tally of 35 and Logan Schweinefus was the South Winn sophomore Logan Schweinefus (l) runner-up with a and senior Trevor Schweinefus have had sibling ri- 36, Tanner Kuenvalry going on for the last two seasons of SW golf. nen carded a 38 The Schweinefus brothers are consistently fight- and Jerod Heying ing for the top two spots in almost every meet. marked in at 45 Logan took the top spot at last Friday’s meet at to finish the team Edgewood while Trevor was the runner-up. (Pho- score. Filling out to by Shanna Schweinefus)

the varsity team were Nathan Winter, 45 and Blake Kuennen, 48. “I’m very pleased with how Trevor, Logan, Tanner and Nathan are challenging each other for the top spots,” finished Schweinefus. SW G @ ED-CO 5.2 South Winn had a four-team meet last Friday to finish up their week with the ladies playing in Colesberg and the boys playing in Edgewood. The Lady Warriors earned 1st place in their meet with a final score of 206 against other scores of North Fayette Valley, 207; Sumner-Fredericksburg, 226 and Ed-Co, 236. Megan Bushman and Megan Elsbernd finished with a 47 each taking the runner-up spot of the meet, Skyler Luzum and Jamie Elsbernd finished out the team score with a total of 56 each. Megan Hageman, 57, Christina

Wagner, 59, Bailey Timp, 66 and Taylor Claman, 84 also played in the meet. The Warriors also won their meet with final tallies of 161; Sumner-Fredericksburg and North Fayette Valley 176 and Ed-Co, 187. Logan Schweinefus earned 1st place with a score of 35, Trevor Schweinefus was the runner-up with a 37, Nathan Winter had a 44 and Tanner Kuennen ended with a 45 to make up the team score. Also golfing for the Warriors were Anthony Emanuel, 48; Blake Kuennen, 55; Brendan Hageman, 56 and Jerod Heying, 58. “It was cold and windy again with a few showers,” stated Schweinefus. “Great wins for both the boys and girls teams. We are looking forward to golfing in some nicer weather this week.”

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Trojans compete at Starmont

Turkey Valley trap team shoots at two meets

TV BT @ Starmont 5/1 The Trojans finished a cold rainy week with an 11-team meet at Starmont last Friday evening. As a team, Turkey Valley finished in 5th place with a total of 61 points, just two points out of 4th, eight points out of 3rd and 35 points above 6th. The Trojans scored in 10 events and had one 1st place finish, seven top three placements and one double placement. Ryan Izer grabbed the only 1st place of the meet in the 3200m run. Final team standings were 1. North Fayette Valley 180, 2. Sumner-Fredericksburg 111, 3. MFL-MM 69, 4. Jesup 63, 5. Turkey Valley 61, 6. Central 26, 7. Starmont 23, 8. Alburnett 12, 9. Edgewood-Colesburg 6, 10. Kee 4, 11. Oelwein 3.

TV Trap 4.29 The Trojan trapshooting team was able to get two meets in last week starting on Tuesday when they hosted a meet at their new range. There were enough shooters to make four full teams and one individual shooter. Team totals were 215, 201, 151 and 145 with seven shooters hitting 40 or above. Walker Leibold was the only individual shooter and he ended with 29. The first team had a total of 215 and was led by Leo Balk with a tally of 45, Jacob Vsetecka and Cole Langreck both added 44 and Jake Leibold and Brogan Mihm finished with 41 each. Team two totaled out at 201 with shooter scores of Nick Njus, 45, Kyle Reicks, 43, Amber Barloon, 40, Andrea Baumler, 37 and Dakota Rush, 36. Izaack Best led team three with a total of 33, Austin Fischer had a 32, Kayla Gebel added a 31, Sydney Kuennen totaled a 29 and Blake Kruse tallied 26 for a team total of 151. Team four ended with a total of 145 from shooter scores including Robert Swestka, 37, Cassandra Schindler, 33, Emily Luzum, 27, Kandace Engelhardt, 25 and Sloan Huinker, 23.

Boys’ Final Results Shot Put: Buchheit, 2nd, 42’ 8.5” st (1 -48’ 3”) 200m: Denk, 3rd, 24.22 (1st-23.49) 400m: Izer, 3rd, 57.12 (1st-56.09) 800m: Meirick, 2nd, 2:11.95; Landa, 3rd, 2:12.64 (1st-2:10.05) 3200m: Izer, 1st, 10:41.80 400m Hurdles: Izer, 5th, 1:04.32

Ryan Izer put in 18 of the Trojans 61 points at last Thursday’s meet at Starmont, 10 of which came from his 1st place finish in the 3200m run. (1st-56.53) 4x100: Denk, Drilling, C. Hackman, Blazek, 3rd, 47.03 (1st-45.46) 4x200: C. Hackman, Drilling, Landa, Meirick, 4th, 1:42.60 (1st-1:34.18) 4x400: Izer, Herold, Busta, Meirick, 6th, 4:02.19 (1st-3:39.24) 4x800: Meirick, Landa, Drilling, Blazek, 4th, 9:21.12 (1st-8:54.25)

Lady Trojans take bronze at NB meet TV GT @ NB 5/1 Ending a cold and rainy week, the Lady Trojans traveled to Nashua-Plainfield for a 13-team meet hosted by North Butler. As a team, Turkey Valley took bronze with 90 total points, just four points out of 2nd and seven points out of first but were 18 points above 4th. “I thought that we competed well for not being on our track all week,” stated Coach Schmitt. “I can tell the girls are getting excited about their times coming down in their certain events.” The ladies scored in 12 events

Senior Chloe Reicks has been making her mark at every meet she’s competed in this year. At last Thursday’s meet she scored 21 of the 90 team points by taking 1st in her two individual events and her part in a realay.

TV Trap 5.1 On Thursday, the Turkey Valley trap team went to Osage for a 50 shot meet with four teams and one individual. Turkey Valley struggled throughout the meet, not shooting as well as they had on Tuesday at home. Team scores totaled at 178, 176, 129 and 119 with just one shooter, Nick Njus, hitting above 40. Brogan Mihm and Leo Balk led team one with scores of 39 each, Jacob Vsetecka added a 37, Kyle Reicks finished with a 34 and Cole Langreck put in

with two 1st place finishes, both by senior Chloe Reicks, 11 top three placements and double placed in six events. “Our throwing events were strong again tonight. Chloe and Delaney went 1st and 2nd in the Shot Put and 1st and 4th in the Discus,” Schmitt said. Final team standings were 1. South Hardin 97, 2. St. Ansgar 94, 3. Turkey Valley 90, 4. NashuaPlainfield 72, 5. Central Springs 66, 6. North Tama 41, 7. SumnerFredericksburg 33, T8. Janesville, North Butler 30, 10. Tripoli 20, 11. Rockford 13, 12 West Central 2, 13. CAL 1. Girls’ Final Results Discus: C. Reicks, 1st, 110’ 10”; Lensing, 5th, 86’ High Jump: Schaufenbuel, 2nd, 4’ 8”; Martin, 6th, 4’ 6” (1st-4’ 10”) Shot Put: C. Reicks, 1st, 35’ 3.25”; Lensing, 2nd, 33’ 1.25” 100m: Blazek, 2nd, 13.86; Huinker, 5th, 14.98 (1st-13.79) 400m: Blazek, 2nd, 64.61; Huinker, 4th, 65.59 (1st-1:00.52) 800m: Nymeyer, 3 rd, 2:40.54 (1 st2:30.33) 1500m: Martin, 3 rd, 5:50.48 (1 st5:29.14) 3000m: Martin, 3 rd, 12:35.68 (1 st11:58.91) 400m Hurdles: Huinker, 3rd, 1:16.57; Schaufenbuel, 5th, 1:19.23 (1st-1:14.88) Shuttle Hurdle: Schaufenbuel, Kuennen, Njus, Busta, 6th, 1:25.92 (1st-1:13.42) Sprint Medley: C. Reicks, Stahley, Blazek, Nymeyer, 4th, 2:04.03 (1st-1:58.79) Distance Medley: Njus, Herold, Stahley, Nymeyer, 5th, 4:55.97 (1st-4:45.63)

Walker Leibold takes aim during the meet at Osage on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Paul Mashek) a score of 29. Team two finished with a 176 with scores from Nick Njus, 41, Andrea Baumler, 38, Jake Leibold, 36, Dakota Rush, 32 and Amber Barloon, 29. Izaack Best led team three with a 32, Kayla Gebel totaled a 30, Robert Swestka hit 29, Austin Fischer scored 25 and Blake Kruse ended with 13 for a team total of 129. The fourth team tallied a score of 119 with scores from Sydney Kuennen, 32, Cassandra Schindler, 28, Emily Luzum, 25, Sloan Huinker, 18 and Kandace Engelhardt, 16.

Bobby Swestka stays set and ready for his next target. (Photo courtesy of Paul Mashek)

Austin Fischer holds steady waiting for his target to fly. (Photo courtesy of Paul Mashek)

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Rigler presents Thomson with commemoration of the Norman Borlaug Statue John Rigler from State Bank, New Hampton presented Jack Thomson, C US Bank, Cresco with a commemoration of the recent Norman Borlaug statue unveiling at Statuary Hall in the United States Congress. Thomson attended the unveiling on March 25, 2014 representing the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation. At the presentation Rigler made the statement, “Iowa bankers recognize the leadership Jack has shown over many years to preserve the farm, buildings, and school house of Norman Borlaug. His recognition of the need and his efforts to preserve this farm exemplifies the best of Iowa’s community bankers. This farm will continue for many years to be a learning resource and inspiration to those interested in the legacy of Norman Borlaug’s fight against hunger and human misery.” Joining Jack Thomson and John Rigler for the unveiling in Washington, DC were John Sorensen, CEO and Tom Pohlman, Chairman, Iowa Bankers Association.

John Rigler from State Bank, New Hampton presented Jack Thomson, C US Bank, Cresco with a commemoration of the recent Norman Borlaug statue unveiling at Statuary Hall in the United States Congress. (Submitted Photo)

South Winn FFA inducts new officers at banquet

South Winn FFA The new 2014-2015 inducted officers are front row (l-r): Kelsey Hageman, secretary, Ashely Baumler, reporter and Skyler Luzum, co-secretary; back row: Joseph Henning, sentinel, Kylee Riehle, treasurer, Joclyn Bushman, president and Trygve Lien, vice president. (Submitted Photo)

The South Winn yearbook committee would like to thank all of their sponsors for the current year. A banner with the ‘Scarlet’ and ‘Silver’ sponsor’s names on it can be found hanging in the school. (Submitted Photo) A banquet ceremony was recently held to induct the new officers into their positions. Pictured are (l-r): Kelsey Hageman, Kylee Riehle, Joclyn Bushman, Ashely Baumler, Trygve Lien and Joseph Henning. (Submitted Photo)

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Skretta wins national music competition Dr. David Gehling receives By Joyce Meyer James Skretta, a native of Fort Atkinson and a third year doctoral student at the University of Iowa won top honors at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Woodwind Competition recently with his saxophone. James received his bachelor’s degree in music education from Central College in Pella, Iowa and his master’s degree in music from the University of Iowa. His primary teachers include Kenneth Tse and Cynthia Doggett and he has had additional studies with Eugene Rousseau and Thomas Liley. Skretta is currently lecturer in music at Wartburg College and is finishing the doctor of musical arts degree at the University of Iowa. The MTNA Young Artist Performance Competition took place Monday, March 26,, during the 2014 MTNA National Conference in Chicago. As a national competition winner, Skretta received $3,000 provided by the MTNA Foundation Fund. The three-tiered MTNA competitions begin at the state level. First place winners of each state’s competition advance to a division competition. Division winners compete in the national finals. James is writing his dissertation this coming year and plans to have his doctorate by May 2015. When asked what motivated him to pursue this dream, he had this to say, “I always enjoyed music class in elementary school and was excited to start band in 5th grade. While I don’t remember too much from the early years, I do remember a few profound experiences in high school band that inspired me to study music in college.” Family music run in the family? “My grandpa on my mother’s side is probably the biggest gene source. My mom played piano for quite a while and, though I didn’t really know what I was doing at the time, I always enjoyed playing on a little Casio Keyboard that my parents owned. My dad always liked classic country and polkas, which definitely rubbed off on me when I was young.” What is your favorite composer/song? “My favorite composer is a living composer, John Adams. He writes in a minimalist style, that is, he takes a small amount of melodic or rhythmic material and repeats it, making small, subtle changes in creative and interesting ways. He has a composition written for two pianos called “Hallelujah Junction.” It was mind-blowing when I first heard it, and even more so after I studied it for some graduate level music theory classes. But I do also enjoy pop, rock and folk music. The band CHVRCHES is pretty great. So is Thom Yorke from Radiohead. And also Haim.”

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Iowa Chiropractic Societyʼs Service Award The Iowa Chiropractic Society (ICS) announced its 2014 award recipients at the 2014 Annual Convention on April 5, 2014, in Des Moines. Nominated by their peers, several professional awards are presented each year to members who make a significant difference in the profession. “Dr. Gehling’s tremendous leadership and dedication has helped to advance the profession of chiropractic in Iowa,” said Daniel D. Garrett, Executive Director of the Iowa Chiropractic Society. Founded in 1964, The Iowa Chiropractic Society is the only professional membership organization serving doctors of chiropractic in Iowa. The Society is the leader in advocating for the rights of chiropractic patients and the doctors who serve them. David Gehling, DC, of Cresco, was awarded the ICS Service Award in recognition for his service to the Iowa Board of Chiropractic. Dr. Gehling practices chiropractic at Cresco Chiropractic Clinic in Cresco. (Submitted Photo)

Any advice for students practicing? “Don’t give up. Music is no different than any other activity that requires some refined skill. It requires only a small bit of talent but a large bit of diligent work and motivation. Just don’t give up! And don’t let people tell you that playing and practicing music is not worthwhile. The benefits of being able to read and perform music may not be immediately apparent, but you will thank yourself later in life for having developed some musicianship skills,” James says with a smile. “Today, MTNA has cemented its role as an organization essential not only to the professional and individual well-being of music-teaching professionals, but also a vital partner in their growth and development. It provides both a collective voice for teachers worldwide and a powerful alliance with a highly prestigious and influential group. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates, the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers. MTNA also supports two subsidiary programs, the MTNA Professional Certification Program which improves the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching while helping the public at large readily identify and connect with skilled music teachers within the community and the MTNA Foundation Fund—supports programs to financially assist teachers and students with their educational pursuits while advancing individual and corporate support,” says their website. The community is proud of your successes, congratulations James!

Help the American Cancer Society Finish the Fight Against Cancer More than just a fundraising event, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Winneshiek County offers a way to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember loved ones lost and fight back against a disease that takes too much from too many. One such survivor, Sheena Tollefson was diagnosed in 2010 with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Since her diagnosis, Sheena has had to “fight like a girl,” undergoing several rounds of chemotherapy in her battle to win against cancer. Now, each year, Sheena’s family and friends come together to support her by participating as one of “Sheena’s Soldiers” on the Relay For Life track. “My first year of Relay For Life I was a guest speaker which was hard for me. I’m not comfortable with public speaking and I was still fresh out of treatment. But to give my speech, tell my story and then lead the survivors lap holding the banner was a really special moment for me. It’s one of those moments when you really realize how much you aren’t alone in this fight,” said Sheena. “We personally experienced the help of the American Cancer Society by being able to stay at the Hope Lodge during part of my treatments.

These facilities really help patients and caregivers to focus on getting well and treatments rather than how much money the next hotel room will cost.” Those interested in being a part of this community-wide event can join Sheena and survivors, caregivers and neighbors at the Relay For Life of Winneshiek County at Decorah High School, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. “Relay For Life draws attention to the progress being made by the American Cancer Society, and the work yet to be done,” said Sarah McCarty, Relay For Life Volunteer. “Many participants are our family, friends, and neighbors who have faced cancer themselves. Their involvement gives us hope that, together, we can finish the fight against cancer. Each new team that registers brings us that much closer. For more information about how you can start a Relay For Life team or get involved with your local American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Winneshiek County and make a difference in the fight against cancer please call Sarah McCarty at (712) 260-1157 or visit RelayForLife.org/winneshiekcountyia.

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Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Minutes April 21, 2014

City of Fort Atkinson Minutes & Claims May 1, 2014

The Board met as per adjournment with all members present. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. The Board examined the quotes for culverts. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Karlsbroten to accept the low bid by lowa Culverts. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Ashbacher to enter into federal aid agreement for project BROS-CO96(125)-5F-96, replacement of bridge 7. Motion carried unanimously. Deb Schott, Spectrum Network Director, met with the Board to announce the grand opening of the Spectrum Thrift Store on May 2, 2014; and to invite the Board to attend. Paul Greufe, HR consultant, met with the Board. They discussed the Employee Handbook update, the Compensation and Classification study, and other HR projects. Moved by Karlsbroten and seconded by Ashbacher to send a letter to Mayor Don Arendt outlining the County’s comments to changes in the Decorah Business Park-Airport Urban Renewal Area. Motion carried unanimously. Chalsea Carroll, MH/DS Coordinator, met with the Board to review the agenda for the upcoming CSS meeting. Terry Buenzow, county Recycling Director, met with the Board to announce the upcoming Clean-up day. The Board discussed the interfund loan from the General fund to the Road fund. They agreed to charge the road fund the minimum interest as figured by the county Treasurer, $21. The claim for the interest payment will be filed in the next claim session. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Karlsbroten to approve the minutes for the Monday, April 14, 2014 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Bjerke returned to report on the Right-ofway acquisition for the Tiger Grant trail near Freeport. The Board instructed him to work with county Attorney, Andy Van Der Maaten, to continue to negotiate with a effected landowners, and return with an offer for approval. The Board reviewed committee reports, discussing in detail the letter submitted by Kevin Lee expressing his opining of the Pioneer Cemetery Commission’s issues. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman Board of Supervisors

Present: Glass, Karnik, Elsbernd, Schneiter. Schmitt arrived at 7:38 p.m.. Absent: None. Mayor Paul Herold called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Herold announced the public hearing for the FY14 Budget Amendment was now open for any questions or comments. There were no written comments or objections submitted, nor were there any comments or objections from those present. After which time, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Denise Elsbernd, representing the Fort Atkinson Little League, gave a brief explanation of the Little League program noting how it is organized and some of the funding issues they have dealt with. D. Elsbernd thanked the City for their annual contribution and asked, if the budget would allow, to increase what the City contributes this year. Following discussion, no decision was made on the request. Schmitt arrived to the meeting. Greg Barta submitted his report to the Mayor and City Council. He also presented cost estimates for installing new storm sewer pipe and an intake. The Council directed Barta to contact Don Rausch & Sons to dig in the pipe and Sam Hageman Const to build the intake. Motion by Glass to approve the following consent items: April 2, 2014 council minutes, clerk’s reports, and monthly bills, seconded by Elsbernd, carried. Elsbernd made a motion introducing Resolution #258, a resolution approving the FY14 Budget Amendment, seconded by, Schmitt. The Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named council members voted: Ayes: Glass, Karnik, Elsbernd, Schneiter, Schmitt.Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution approved. The Council decided the hanging planters will be hung on the Hwy 24 corridor only. Volunteers are still being sought to water both the hanging planters and the 4-H planters. A vehicle is also needed, such as a golf cart, to pull the water wagon. Schneiter made a motion introducing Resolution #259, a resolution approving an inter-fund loan for street expenses, seconded by, Glass. The Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named council members voted: Ayes: Glass, Karnik, Elsbernd, Schneider, Schmitt. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution approved. Elsbernd made a motion introducing Resolution #260, a resolution increasing fees to rent the Community Center facility, seconded by, Karnik. The Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named council members voted: Ayes: Glass, Karnik, Elsbernd, Schneiter, Schmitt. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution approved. Elsbernd made a motion introducing Ordinance #15, an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Atkinson, Iowa by adding a new section establishing regulations for water main and service lines outside the City for the first reading, seconded by Schmitt. The Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named council members voted: Ayes: Glass, Karnik, Elsbernd, Schneiter, Schmitt. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion

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public notice Winneshiek County Engineers Notice To Bidders May 12, 2014 1. Winneshiek County Engineer’s office will be accepting sealed bids in their office in Decorah, IA, until 9:00 A.M., on Monday May 12th, 2014 for the various items of construction listed below for the bridge repair project PLEA 114-6. 2. A Certified check, made payable to the County, or a Cashiers check, made payable to either the County or to the contractor, drawn upon a solvent bank or a bid bond, shall be filed with each proposal in an amount as set forth in the proposal form. Cashier’s check, made payable to the contractor, shall contain an unqualified endorsement to the County signed by the contractor or his/her authorized agent. Failure to execute a contract and file an acceptable bond and certificate of insurance within 30 days of the date of the approval for awarding of the contract, as herein provided, will be just and sufficient cause for the denial of the award and the forfeiture of the proposal guarantee. 3. Plans, specifications and proposal forms for the work may be seen and may be secured at the office of the County Engineer, 201 W Main St., Decorah, IA 52101. 4. All proposals must be filed on the forms furnished by the County, sealed and plainly marked “BRIDGE 318 REPAIR”. Proposals

public notice approved. Elsbernd made a motion requesting the second and third readings for Ordinance #15 be waived and Ordinance #15 be passed and approved, seconded by Glass. The Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named council members voted: Ayes: Glass, Karnik, Elsbernd, Schneiter, Schmitt. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved with Ordinance #15 becoming effective by posting. The Mayor and Council had a general discussion concerning property maintenance tiling at the ball park, concrete improvements by the library and community center, sidewalk inspections. Glass made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Schneiter, carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ATTEST City Clerk Mayor April 2014 Expenses Ace, phone service ..................................194.80 Alliant, elect utility................................2255.68 Baker & Taylor, library books .................240.22 Bank Iowa, hsa contribution ...................100.00 Mid America Publishing, publishing.........86.67 IRS, April Fed deposit .........................1229.58 Cooportunity Health, insurance premium...............................................640.36 Darin Barta, rental fee ...............................35.00 Data Tech, mtg fee ....................................47.50 Decorah Newspapers, subscription ...........35.00 Demco, library operatin supplies ..............72.49 Egeland Tiling, maint. Services ..............300.00 Fauser Energy Resources, LP gas ...........531.61 Fort Atkinson Rental, monthly rent ...........45.00 Franzen Sales & Serv, repair & UPS chgs................................................43.16 Greg Barta, reimb supplies ......................291.53 Hawkeye Sanitation, garbage service ...2071.53 Hawkins Inc, operating supplies ...........1661.35 Heying Mfg & Lbr, maint supplies ...........18.39 Hubers Store, operating supplies.............345.66 IAMU, NISA Apr, Jun fees .....................195.51 IPERS, April IPERS ................................791.67 Keystone Lab, lab fees ..............................11.00 Kory Karnik, services..............................435.00 Krivachek Tree Farm, broom services ....315.00 Lee’s Repair, snow removal ..................1206.50 Mar, Han Inc., operating supplies .............43.00 Marv Smith Elect., supplies & repairs ....646.13 Mediacom, internet service .......................55.30 Napa Auto Parts, maint supplies .............114.46 US Post Office, postage.............................68.00 Treas State of Iowa, 1st qtr s/tax ............933.00 US Cellular, phone services ......................84.07 Upstart, library supplies ............................99.12 April Payroll..........................................3976.29 Total ....................................................19219.58 April 2014 Expenses by Fund General ..................................................9664.51 Road Use Tax ........................................1738.12 Employee Benefits ..................................640.36 Water .....................................................5343.13 Sewer.....................................................1833.46 Total ....................................................19219.58 April Revenues General ................................................40965.43 Historic Preservation ...............................350.00 Road Use Tax ........................................1952.38 Employee Benefits ................................3269.79 Emergency Levy .....................................931.28 Local Option Tax...................................2492.13 Debt Service ..........................................2426.26 Water .....................................................6491.54 Sewer.....................................................7051.88 Total ....................................................65930.69 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

City Of Calmar 2013 Water Quality Report For Calmar Water Supply May 6, 2014 This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is groundwater. Our water quality testing shows the following results: CONTAMINANT MCL - (MCLG)

Lead (ppb)

Copper (ppm)

Compliance

Date

Violation

Type

Value & (Range)

AL=15 (0)

90th

3.50 (ND - 10)

09/30/2012

AL=1.3 (1.3)

90th

0.298 (0.0497 0.392)

09/30/2012

Source

Yes/No Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

950 - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Chlorine (ppm)

MRDL=4.0 (MRDLG=4.0)

RAA

1.3 (0.7 – 2.3)

12/31/2013

Water additive used to control microbes

Total Trihalomethanes (ppb) [TTHM]

80 (N/A)

SGL

<2.00 og/L

07/09/2013

By-products of drinking water chlorination

02 - FINISHED WATER TAP IN LAB, #3 & #4 Sodium (ppm)

N/A (N/A)

SGL

7.1

01/17/2012

4(4)

SGL

1.03(.28-1.03)

2013

Fluoride

Erosion of natural deposits; Added to water during treatment process Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits

Note: Contaminants with dates indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations. DEFINITIONS • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) -- The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • ppb -- parts per billion. • ppm -- parts per million. • pCi/L – picocuries per liter • N/A – Not applicable • ND -- Not detected • RAA – Running Annual Average • IDSE – Initial Distribution System Evaluation • Treatment Technique (TT) – A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. • Action Level (AL) – The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. • SGL – Single Sample Result • TCR – Total Coliform Rule GENERAL INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water posed a health risk. More information about contaminants or potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. CALMAR WATER SUPPLY is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION This water supply obtains its water from the sandstone and dolomite of the Cambrian-Ordovician aquifer. The Cambrian-Ordovician aquifer was determined to have low susceptibility to contamination because the characteristics of the aquifer and overlying materials provide natural protection from contaminants at the land surface. The CambrianOrdovician wells will have low susceptibility to surface contaminants such as leaking underground storage tanks, contaminant spills, and excess fertilizer application. A detailed evaluation of your source water was completed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and is available from the Water Operator at 319-361-2505. CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding this information or how you can get involved in decisions regarding the water system, please contact CALMAR WATER SUPPLY at 319-361-2505. Decisions regarding the water system are made at the city council meetings held on first Monday at 7 p.m. at Calmar Fire Station and are open to the public. This report will not be mailed to each water customers, it is published in the local newspaper and is posted at the clerk’s office and the Calmar Public Library. It is also available on the city web site www.calmaria.com. Copies of the report are available to the public at the City Clerk’s office at 101 S. Washington Street in Calmar, Iowa. Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

containing any reservations not provided for in the forms furnished may be rejected, and the County Board reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids and to award based on what is felt to be in the best interest of Winneshiek County. 5. Attention of bidders is directed to the Special Provisions covering the qualifications of bidders and subletting or assigning of the contract. 6. As a condition precedent to being furnished proposal forms, a prospective bidder must be on the current Iowa Department of Trans-

portation list of qualified bidders; except that this requirement will not apply when bids are received solely for material, supplies, or equipment. 7. Upon award, the contract must be signed and returned to the office of the County Engineer within seven days of award or it will be forfeited to the next bidder. 8. Contractor is responsible to make themselves aware of the project site. Any uncertainties pertaining to bid items are to be directed to the County Engineer before award of contract.

Bid Items: No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Item Code 2401-6750001 2402-2721000 2402-2722000 2403-0100010 2404-7775000 2501-0202042 2501-5475042 2533-4980005

Item Removal As Per Plan Excavation, Class 21 Excavation, Class 22 Structural Concrete (Bridge) Reinforcing Steel Piles, Steel, HP 10x42 Concrete Encasement of Steel H Pile, HP 10x42 Mobilzation

Unit LS CY CY CY LB LF LF LS

Quantity 1.00 25.00 1.00 1.02 260.00 80.00 52.50 1.00

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Farmerʼs struggle to get their crops in the ground this wet spring

Sale Results for April 28, 2014 High Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs...... 150; 152.75 Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs.................... 147; 150 Select & Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs ..... 141; 147 High Choice Hlstn Strs & Hfrs..... 137; 140.25 Choice Holstein Strs & Hfrs.............. 133; 137 Select & Choice Hlstn Strs & Hfrs .... 125; 133 Market Cows ....................................... 83; 103 High Dressing Market Cows ............. 103; 112 Market Bulls.................................... 115;127.5

Decorah, IA (563) 382-4203 The Elsbernds were working fast on Saturday, April 26, with two planters trying to get oats and alfalfa planted before another rainy week. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)

Northeast Iowa Sales Commission Waukon, Iowa | (563) 568-4501 Thursday, May 1, 2014 Fed Cattle

233 Head

High Yielding Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs

153-155.25

Choice Beef Steer & Heifers

150-153

Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers

150 & down

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers

143-145.25

Choice Holstein Steers Select & Choice Holstein Steers Cull Cows 20% sold from

139-143 139 & down 196 Head 103-117

60% sold from

87-103

20% sold below

87 & down

Cull Bulls

14 Head

Most Bulls

118-125

(Thin, full, and bulls over 1 ton discounted) Calves 80% of Holstein Bull Calves brought from Quality Beef Calves Light and Poor Quality Calves

118 & down

By Joyce Meyer Another rainy week is keeping farmers out of the field. However, on Saturday, April 26 some farmers were able to put on fertilizer and plant oats and alfalfa before the big rains hit on Sunday. The weekly Iowa crops and weather report was released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service on April 28. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey had this to say in the report, “The wet conditions last week kept many farmers out of the field and with more significant rainfall forecasted, it will take several days with warm, dry weather before fields are fit and farmers are able to start planting again.” “Of the expected corn acres 15 percent have been planted, which is around 2 million acres total, which shows that farmers can make a lot of progress in a short period when conditions allow. According to the USDA, National

May proclaimed ʻBeef Monthʼ

up to 490 200 & down

Beef Steers under 300 lbs.

NO TEST

Beef Steers 300 to 400 lbs.

230-248

5Beef Steers 400 to 500 lbs

225-247

Beef Steers 500 to 600 lbs.

210-245

Beef Steers 600 to 700 lbs

195-214

Beef Steers 700 to 800 lbs

180-200

Beef Steers over 800 lbs.

180 & down

Description

$/ton

# loads sold

NO TEST

1st Crop Small Squares

$140

200-233

2nd Crop Small Squares

$240

195-220

3rd Crop Small Squares

$220

Beef Heifers 500 to 600 lbs.

185-207

1st Crop Big Squares

$170*195

Beef Heifers 600 to 700 lbs.

180-191

2nd Crop Big Squares

$150*235

Beef Heifers 700 to 800 lbs.

165-175

3rd Crop Big Squares

$130-260

$130

Beef Heifers 400 to 500 lbs.

Beef Heifers over 800 lbs.

170 & down

April 30, 2014

44 consignors | 56 loads

Grass Big Squares

185-201

1st Crop Rounds

60-190

165-180

2nd Crop Rounds

$110-190

157-172

3rd Crop Rounds

$170-200

Holstein Steers 600 to 700 lbs.

145-155

Grass Rounds

$55-130

Holstein Steers 700-800 lbs

140-152

Straw Small Squares

$200

Holstein Steers 800-1000 lbs

135154.5

Holstein Steers 1000 & Up

NO TEST

Utility up to $120

Holstein Steers 300 to 400 lbs. Holstein Steers 400 to 500 lbs. Holstein Steers 500 to 600 lbs.

tral and northeast Iowa. Cool soil temperatures remain a concern for farmers planting in the northern part of the state. Statewide, there were 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork,” Northey concluded.

200-310

655 Head

Beef Heifers 300 to 400 lbs.

Agricultural Statistics Service, wet conditions continued to slow down field work in Iowa during the week ending April 27. Average temperatures were above normal for the week except in north cen-

48 Calves

Feeder Cattle

Beef Heifers under 300 lbs.

David Elsbernd was busy filling the planter, hoping to get as much land planted as possible before the rains hit. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)

Fair $110-160

Good $150-220

Premium $220-260

The month of May has been proclaimed as Beef Month in Iowa by Governor Terry Branstad at an official signing ceremony in his office in late April. The Governor noted the economic impact the beef cattle industry has on Iowa. Farmers in the state raise nearly 4 million beef cattle, and the products and services they use on their farms in cattle production provides jobs for thousands of Iowans. Beef is a nutrient-rich food served in thousands of restaurants, food service facilities, and schools in the state. And, of course, it is found on the dining room tables of most Iowa homes, as well. The Governor’s proclamation reads: Whereas, Iowa is a major beef producing state with nearly 3.70 million head of cattle on January 1, 2014; and

Whereas, the beef industry contributes greatly to our economy by generating in excess of $5.5 billion annually, and creating jobs for nearly 40,000 Iowans; and Whereas, today’s beef is a naturally nutrient-rich food providing protein, iron, zinc and B-vitamins; and Whereas, beef producers are the original environmentalists working to conserve the soil and making optimum use of natural resources; and Whereas, Iowa is a leader in the export of value-added agriculture products, shipping high-quality Iowa beef to other countries around the world; and Whereas, there is an everincreasing need for better understanding of the benefits that the beef industry provides to all Iowans; BEEF to page 17

Applications for new USDA Wetland Easement Program due May 26 USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Iowa is now accepting applications for its new Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) to purchase conservation easements on eligible wetlands in Iowa. “This is an exciting new opportunity for even more people to get involved in conserving natural resources,” said Iowa state conservationist Jay Mar. “We encourage Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations and private landowners to contact their local NRCS office to find out how to apply.” The ACEP, created through the 2014 Farm Bill, funds both agricultural land and wetland easements. The ACEP combines NRCS’ former Farm and Ranch Lands Protection, Grassland Reserve and Wetlands Reserve programs. This initial signup in Iowa only includes wetland reserve easement (ACEPWRE) applications. Wetland reserve easements restore and enhance wetlands and improve habitat. Eligible lands include farmed or converted wetlands that can be successfully and cost-effectively restored. Accepted ACEP-WRE applications will be rated according to the easement’s potential for protecting and enhancing habitat for migratory birds, fish and other wildlife. Applications must be submitted to Iowa NRCS by May 26. Applications are available at local USDA Service Centers and at www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted. Applications will be evaluated starting in late June. Learn more about ACEP and other Farm Bill programs at www.nrcs.usda. gov/farmbill. To get started with NRCS, visit your local USDA Service Center or www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted. Learn more about the Farm Bill atwww.nrcs. usda.gov/FarmBill.

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Winneshiek County 4-H Citizenship Members traveled to the State Capitol and met with senators and representatives to discuss local and state government as well as visited the Blank Children’s Hospital to make a donation. (Submitted Photo)

4-H members become productive citizens

What should I do if I suspect a natural gas leak? – Jared asked us

Members of the Iowa State University Extension & Outreach 4-H program in Allamakee, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek County recently completed their first year of a two year citizenship program. As a portion of this program, participants visited the Iowa State Capitol and met with their State Senators and Representatives. While meeting their legislators, members discussed current issues and concerns and the role the government plays in their lives. Following the visit at the State Capitol, the group visited the Blank Children’s Hospital and donated toys, games and movies for children to use while they are recovering. These donations were the final portion of a service learning activity that each of the counties participated in. The Citizenship program is open to any 4-H member in grades 7-12. Over 110 4-H youth and 65 volunteers and staff from ISUE Region 4 have participated in this program since 2010. For more information on 4-H, please contact Joni Bruvold at the ISU Extension and Outreach - Winneshiek County Office at (563) 3822949.

That’s an important question, Jared. Natural gas has an excellent safety record, but faulty appliances, misuse and other incidents can cause a leak. To help detect leaks, we add an odorant to natural gas before sending it to our customers. Most people compare the odor to the smell of rotten eggs or some other distinctive odor.

BEEF from page 16

If you think you smell natural gas: • Get everyone out of the building immediately — leave the door open as you exit. • Once outside, call 911 or the emergency number below. • As you leave, don’t touch light switches, electrical appliances, phones or doors and windows. A spark of static electricity could ignite a leak. • Wait well away from the building for emergency personnel.

Now, therefore, I, Terry E. Branstad, Governor of the State of Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2014 as Beef Month in Iowa, and urge all citizens to appreciate the contributions the beef industry continues to provide to our state.

If you think you smell natural gas, leave immediately and call 911 or our 24-hour emergency number: 800-694-8989.

Those attending the May Beef Month proclamation signing by Governor Terry Branstad were (from left) Justin Rowe, Dallas Center; Jim Miller, Indianola; Jon McClure, Dallas Center; Gene Bedwell, Osceola; Justine Stevenson, director of issues management and policy implementation for ICA; and Doug Bear, director of industry relations, Iowa Beef Industry Council. (Submitted Photo)

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Happy 65th Anniversary

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FOR RENT Spillville Senior Housing: 1 bdrm apt—available 5/1; convenient location, garage available; For information call: 563.562.3691 tfn Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is accepting applications for tenancy in their Lease Purchase Home (Rent to Own) in Calmar, IA. The home is 3 br 1 bath with attached garage. Energy Efficient home and appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher). Family of 4 can earn up to $39,660 annually and qualify. Rent is $450/month + utilities. New $150,000 home will sell for up to $65,000 in 1-3 years to occupying family. Call NEICAC at 563-382-8436 ext. 151 (Jeremy) or ext. 109 (Lesa). NEICAC directs Homebuyer Education class at the Smith Building in Decorah. Participation in Homebuyer Education is required to complete the Lease Purchase Program. Call Lesa to schedule an appointment. thru21d 2 bedroom upstairs apartment in Calmar. Appliances, heat, garbage and water furnished. $350/month. Available June 1. Call 563-419-2322. thru20d

CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone who sent a card or came to my birthday party April 27th. Special thanks to my family for their good help and doing a program, M&M Catering, Jodie Kuennen for the decorations, and April Schmitt for making the cupcakes. God Bless all of you, Norbert Hackman 19p

Northeast Iowa Community Action is offering Homebuyer Assistance up to $1,000. Assistance may be used to help with down payment or closing costs. A Winneshiek County family of 4 could earn up to $52,900 annually and qualify. Please contact NEICAC Housing at 563-382-8436 ext. 151 (Jeremy) or ext. 109 (Lesa) for more details. thru19d

HELP WANTED The Winneshiek County Roads Department is accepting applications for temporary summer help for general labor work. Must be able to work 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Must have a valid driver’s license. Applications are available in the Engineer’s Office. E.O.E. http://www.winneshiekcounty.org/jobs.html. thru20d Get paid to drive your own car. A new means of advertising.We are offering to pay you for driving your own vehicle. Drive 200 miles a month with our specially designed AD and get paid for it. If interested contact Benjameson1@hotmail.com. thru22p

FOR SALE Selling hanging baskets, potted plants and vegetable plants at Fort Atkinson Hay Grounds. Rain or Shine. Fridays, May 2 and 9 from 5—7 p.m. thru19d

A Country Touch

Clarence & Geneva Kuennen Clarence and Geneva (Huinker) Kuennen of St. Lucas will celebrate 65 years of marriage on May 23. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be offered on Sunday, May 18, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas at 10:30 a.m. followed by a family dinner. The couple are the parents of 13 children, 28 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Well wishes can be sent to them at 115 East Rural, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144

Custom Framing Janet Bodensteiner • 563.380.3361 15598 Nature Rd., West Union

Offering Commercial & Residential Collection

STEPHEN FRANA FAMILY REUNION Saturday, July 5, 2014

Malcom Enterprises Garbage, Recycling & Cardboard Services

Lions Park Calmar

“We pick you up!”

563.382.4497

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

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ALL AMERICAN TURF BEAUTY INC The Calmar Courier is looking for a part-time, or freelance writer to assist with covering local news events and writing feature stories. Coverage will include nights and weekends. For more information, email Ryan Harvey, publisher, at ryanharvey.map@gmail.com.

563-562-3488

HELP WANTED: Turf Manager – FT Year Round Manage & maintain 300-500 customer properties. You will provide lawn care (fertilization, weed control, insect control, aeration and seeding), suggest other services such as holiday lighting, landscape lighting, and snow clearance and give maintenance advice to our clients. The position requires both fieOd work and sales work. Excellent benefit package! Email dianna.kay@allamericanturf.com or call 563-382-8662

Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. We would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who so generously donated to the Turkey Valley Post Prom. With your support, we were able to provide our students with a safe and entertaining evening. Thank You!

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Great home in a great location! Easy walking distance to downtown, library, schools and the bike trail. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is move-in ready with additional family room and office space. Enjoy the nicely landscaped yard from the covered patio. This home also boasts the ultimate heated 5 car garage! Stove and refrigerator included.

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206 W Main Street, Calmar, Iowa 52132

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CALMAR

May 9 4 — 5:30 p.m. $149,900

May 10 1 — 2:30 p.m. 202 W Grove St.

$93,500

Ken Schissel: (563) 380-6916

207 W Clark St.

Gaye Einck: (563) 419-4061

SPILLVILLE

May 10 1 — 2:30 p.m.

May 9 6 — 7:30 p.m.

$128,500 Ken Schissel (563) 380-6916

$125,000 Ken Schissel (563) 380-6916

330 S Main St.

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206 W Main St.

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May 10 11—12:30 p.m. $179,500 103 S Boody St. Ken Schissel: (563) 380-6916

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

calmar courier

Area ʻGrocery Bag Contestʼ winners Each school year the Winneshiek County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) sponsors a “Grocery Bag Contest”. Winneshiek County students in the 4th and 5th grade are asked to participate by decorating a grocery bag using

the theme provided each year. This year’s theme was “Dig Deeper, Mysteries in the Soil”. The SWCD & NRCS honored all of the 2014 Grocery Bag award winners at a breakfast on Wednesday, April 30, at the Calmar Lutheran Church in Calmar.

Turkey Valley 4th and 5th Grade Grocery Bag Contest Award Winners front row l-r: Rory Kuennen, Sayler Drilling, Josie Weber and Raegan Kime; back row: Aleah Hackman, Garrett Kurtenbach and Aidan Wemark. (Submitted Photo)

Above: CFS 4th and 5th Grade Grocery Bag Contest Award Winners (l-r): Lindsey Thuente, Jamison Meyer, Elizabeth Engelhardt, Janessa Zweibahmer, Breanna Dvorak and Barbara Vaquero. Right: CFS 4th grade girls with their “worm” treats (l-r): Elizabeth Engelhardt, Lindsey Thuente and Janessa Zweibahmer. (Submitted Photos)

Decorah High School Prom 2014

Stopping at the Whippy Dip for ice cream before heading to Decorah's prom Saturday, April 26 are front row (l-r): Sofiya Andrusishin, Sabrina Knapp and Kayla Knapp; back row: Jon Rahlf, Ames Helzer, Easton Schmitz, Taylor Watson and Kyle Hageman. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)

These students were ready for prom at Decorah High School Saturday,April 26 front row (l-r): Bonelli, Lindsi Holstad, Jania Barth, Alicja Gorman, Jenna Ayers and Danielle Henry; middle row: Riley Marlow and Max Hughes; back row: Connor Whalen, Cavan Spry, Josh Thompson and Payten Gossman. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)