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Official Paper of Calmar, Fort Atkinson, Ridgeway, Waucoma, Winneshiek County & Turkey Valley Community Schools

Volume 37, Issue 21

P.O. Box 507, Calmar, IA 52132 | (563) 562-3488 | www.calmarcourier.com | USPS: 335-690

EVENTS Decorah Caregiver Support Group In place of the monthly reoccurring Caregiver Support Group in Decorah, NEI3A is hosting a Caregiver Workshop on May 29 from 1 to 3 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 701 Iowa Avenue. This event is open to the public and free for anyone to attend. Bridget White, COTA/L, will be presenting on Winneshiek Medical Center’s new Dementia Care Program. She will discuss how the program works, what their staff can do to assist families and how to get involved in their program.

Karen Bergan will be the second presenter of the afternoon.

A former teacher and caregiver, Karen will facilitate a presentation on Caregiving and Dementia: Ways to Advocate, Accommodate and Adapt.

Don’t miss this informative day of learning and relaxation.

There is no cost to attendees, and all caregivers are welcome and encouraged to come. Please call 563-382-2941 or 1-800-233-4603 to reserve your spot.

Lawler Irish Fest June 19-21 Lawler Irish Fest 2015 will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 19 and conclude on Sunday afternoon, June 21. This annual family friendly event will provide a weekend of fun for all ages. The theme for this year is SHAMROCK’IN 2015.

Outstanding entertainment has been secured, including live traditional Irish and modern music performed throughout the weekend.

Kicking off the event on Friday night, the introduction of the 2015 Grand Marshals, Loren and Gen Costigan & The Little Lad and Lassie contest. Starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, back for the third year in a row, the hugely popular Irish band Nineteen Pints from the Chicago area. They truly put the Sham in Shamrock’in 2015! The Back Home Boys, one of Wisconsin and Iowa’s premier and well known Country Acts, will have you on your feet, dancing the night away. This six piece group has some of the finest musicians and best vocalists in the Midwest.

Although the group is primarily a Top 40 Country Group, they can also tear it up playing some 70’s and 80’s rock to accommodate all age groups and musical tastes.

Wrapping up Friday evening, last year’s favorite, Sweet Siren will perform a sneak peek of their full performance (scheduled for Sat. night). This group from Minnesota and will be playing rock and edgy country, putting their own flare to the music with hip arrangements. Featured outside the stage area one can find a street dance for teens, a 5K Walk/Run, and a golf tournament at Jackson Heights Country Club (Friday, 9 a.m.). The historic Lawler Photo Gallery/Walking tour as well as food and merchandise vendors will be available all weekend long.

Saturday’s events start with a parade at 10:30 a.m. beginning at the north end of Lawler and running down Main Street. A volleyball tourney starts at 9 a.m.

For Army Korean War Veteran Myles Kupka the Korean War Memorial was especially moving.

(Submitted photo)

By Joyce Meyer Army Korean Veteran Myles Kupka and his nephew Jay Schwamman, both of Fort Atkinson, were among the Waterloo Honor Flight by Sullivan Hartogh Davis Post 730 to Washington D.C. on May 5. Myles was among the 90 veterans on this honor flight. This was the 12th flight out of Waterloo with two more flights scheduled for June and September.

Myles served his country after he was drafted at age 19 from 1953 to 1955. Mary and Jay Schwamman helped Myles apply for this special honor. In return, Myles chose his nephew Jay to go along as his guardian on this whirlwind one-day trip with other veterans.

The veterans arrived with high spirits and full hearts at the Waterloo airport that morning. They were welcomed by the fire department with flags waving and flashing lights at the entrance. When leaving the airport at the end of the day, the law enforcement did the same to salute/honor these very special veterans.

When the group arrived at the Baltimore/Washington airport they were met with buses that took them to the war memorials and on an hour and a half bus tour of Washington, D.C. At the end of the day they arrived back in Waterloo for an emotional homecoming reception surrounded by family, friends and others who came out to honor the veterans.

Everyone they met during their

Myles Kupka Among Honor Flight

trip treated them with honor and respect and were thankful for their service.

For Myles and nephew Jay it was an emotional day, especially visiting the Korean Memorial.

It brought back memories of the past. The very solemn Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery was also very emotional for all the visiting veterans. They were honored to have front row reservations for the ceremony.

Myles said he had three surprises on the trip. The first was being greeted by Senator Joni Ernst at one of the war memorials they visited. On the return flight they had “mail call” with a family packet of letters that meant a

lot to him. He especially enjoyed the letters from the Turkey Valley 5th graders. He loved all letters to “Uncle Myles” from his greatnephew Dale’s class thanking him for his service. The third surprise was a Veteran Valor quilt made by Ann Finger, Myles’ niece, given to him by his great-nephew Dale Schwamman during the big welcome home. Myles was amazed to see so many family and friends; even KWWL News was there along with school kids and a band waving flags.

“At the Tomb of the Unknown the guards cannot salute the veterans or address anyone.

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Local Western Fraternal Life Member Receives Scholarship Shelbi Swacker received the $1,000 Western Fraternal Life National Scholarship from Western Fraternal Life Lodge No. 85 in Protivin.

Shelbi attends the University of MO-Columbia and studies Civil and Environmental Engineering. She hopes to become certified for Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED). More specifically, Shelbi would like to be involved in water management to ensure quality water at the lowest cost to the environment. Whether making a small impact for local business or using her time to solve a larger problem, Shelbi will be on the frontline of future water technology.

Western Fraternal Life Association recognizes the need for higher education and the increasing cost of obtaining this goal. The Association established this member benefit to help our members grow into future leaders. Twenty-five $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to qualified members attending college or vocational programs.

Western Fraternal Life is a notfor-profit financial services organization that gives back to the communities where members live and work.

Other member benefits include disaster relief, family benefits, orphan and newborn benefits and member discounts.

For additional information, go online to www.wflains.org/scholarships.html or contact Western Fraternal Life, 1900 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. To become a member of Western Fraternal Life contact the Home Office at 1-877935-2467.

Winneshiek Medical Center Offers Reduced-Rate Athletic Physicals For Students

Turkey Valley’s 7th grade class.

Turkey Valley 7th Grade Visits EWALU Recently the Turkey Valley seventh graders enjoyed a field trip to EWALU in Strawberry Point. The students had the opportunity to build

skills through participation in a ropes challenge course. The activities encouraged listening, leadership skills, team building, communication and

problem solving skills. Drawing on strengths of each group member and trusting each other were strongly emphasized. Thanks to the Turkey Val-

ley Education Foundation for funding this fun filled day!

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The Bus Stopped Here...

End of an Era for Kurashʼs

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In this Issue: Obituaries ............................... 4 Worship/Opinion .................... 4 Legals ................................. 5-6 Classifieds .............................. 6 Sports ..................................... 8

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

An end of an era as Ashley stepped off the bus for the last time at the family farm, the same farm her father Allan road to school on a Turkey Valley bus.

By Joyce Meyer When the last of Teresa and Allan Kurash’s children, daughter Ashley, stepped off the Turkey Valley bus to be dropped off at the family farm it held a special meaning to the family. Allan started at Turkey Valley in 1962 and there has continu-

ously been a Kurash enrolled and riding the bus from that very same farm. This is truly the end of an era.

There has been a Kurash at Turkey Valley continuously from the fall of 1963 until May 17, 2015. Allan Kurash went to kindergarten in Fort KURASH to page 4

Families are busy with sports year round. That’s why Winneshiek Medical Center Decorah, Ossian and Mabel Clinics offer reduced-rate athletic physicals year round to all area athletes for only $30.

Things parents need to know about the reduced-rate athletic physicals are: • The $30 program requires payment at the time of service or the appointment must be rescheduled.

• Each student should bring a completed Iowa or Minnesota athletic physical form, which is available from their school or on the medical center web site at http://www.winmedical.org/athletic-physicals.

• This is a reduced-rate service. If you choose to submit it to insurance, the regular office fee will apply and we will submit it for you. We encourage everyone to check with their insurance provider for benefits that may or may not be available for athletic physicals.

• Vaccinations are not included in this special program, but our staff will help arrange a time for vaccinations, with parental consent.

• A free optional musculoskeletal screen is provided with all athletic physicals. The assessments are performed by certified athletic trainers in the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department at WMC. The screen covers joint flexibility and strength, posture, joint stability, injury history review and information on strength and conditioning for the athlete.

The discounted program for $30 does not cover camp required physicals or college entrance physicals. To make an appointment, or for more information, call Winneshiek Medical Center at 563-382-2911. Appointments can also be requested online by visiting www.winmedical.org/patientonline-services.

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FLIGHT from front page Their steps are precise, but at one point when they scuff their foot that is their salute to the veterans,” explained Jay. “Another interesting fact is that at the Arlington National Cemetery where over 400,000 are buried, they still bury about 30 approved burials each day from Monday through Saturday.”

The group visited the WWII, Iwo Jima, United States Air Force, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials and the Washington Monument. The also

took a bus tour around Washington D.C. which included driving past the White House, Capital Building and Martin Luther King Memorial.

Myles is proud of his service to his country and was happy to get the opportunity of a lifetime to be honored in this very special way. He especially wants to thank all who helped make his honor flight special, from the sponsors to family and friends and the many volunteers who took time to help. It’s a day he will never forget.

Elsbernd’s 90th Birthday A card shower celebrating Ruth Elsbernd’s 90th Birthday on June 5 is being planned.

Send cards to: Ossian Senior Hospice, P.O. Box 98, Ossian, IA 52161.

Front row (l-r): Kailey Steinlage, Keegan Steinlage, Sydney Kuennen, Emily Luzum, Sloan Huinker and Brooke Herold.

Middle row: Jaden Bruess, Shelby Reicks, Amy Schmitt, Walker Leibold, Wyatt Blazek, Riley Schmitt and Evan Busta.

Back row: Nicholas Njus, Cody Hackman, Deacon Jim Zajicek, Archbishop Michael Jackels, Fr. Nicholas March, Kelby Reicks and Garrison Kruse.

Jay Schwamman and Veteran Myles Kupka at the Korean Memorial on May 5.

(Submitted photo)

Cluster Of Christ Our Hope Confirmation Mass 2015 The cluster of Christ Our Hope celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at St. John Nepomucene in Fort Atkinson.

We were honored to have Archbishop Michael Jackels, S.T.D., preside with Rev. Nicholas March, Pastor, concelebrating. Archbishop Jackels gave an engaging and interactive homily on hope that the students will not soon forget. He explained how hope in God is different from our hope for money or that our sports team gets a victory.

For when we hope in God, we know

Myles takes in the vast Arlington National Cemetery. (Submitted photo)

Jay and Myles also enjoyed the beautiful Washington Monument on a perfect day compared to the rain we were having in Iowa. (Submitted photo)

our hope will be fruitful.

Seventeen students representing the parishes in the cluster of Christ Our Hope received the Sacrament of Confirmation at this Mass. We would like to thank all those who helped to make this a special day, especially the parents, sponsors, catechists, Christ our Hope Chorale and the Davis Assembly 4th degree Knights of Columbus. Thank you also to Cathy Humpal and Julie Sandblom who formally prepared students for this sacrament.

The Christ Our Hope 2015 confir-

mation candidates and the parish they were from were: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Shelby Reicks; Holy Trinity - Jaden Bruess; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Wyatt Blazek, Walker Leibold and Nicholas Njus; St. John Nepomucene - Evan Busta, Cody Hackman, Brooke Herold and Amy Schmitt; St. Luke - Sloan Huinker, Garrison Kruse, Sydney Kuennen, Emily Luzum, Kelby Reicks, Riley Schmitt, Kailey Steinlage and Keegan Steinlage.

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ABOVE: Jaedyn Winter climbs the rock wall as classmates pose for a candid. Pictured are front row (l-r):Tyler Banks, Seth Huinker and Avery Reicks. Back row: Cole Vrzak, Liza Herold, Savannah Schmitt, Ethan Leibold, Sam Kout, Maddison Engelhardt, Lily Shores and Kaitlyn Baumler. Below: Kannon Leuenberger sails through the air.

Saturday, May 30 • 10 a.m.—12 p.m.

105 Garry Court, Calmar • Chris and Nicole Wiltgen Built By: Carpentry and Electrical students in the Construction Trades Program

Special Thanks to these contractors for their assistance • Dan Houdek with DH • L&S Supply & Rental: Supplies Construction: Drywall • Chad Heying: • Becker Hardware: Shower and Floor Install Plumbing & HVAC • NE Iowa Spray Foam: Insulation • Heying Lumber: Supplies • Steve Ellingson Construction: • Croell Redi-Mix: Concrete 5RR¿QJ DQG &RXQWHUWRSV • Wiltgen Construction: • Terry Linderbaum: Ground Work Painting with Phil French • Phil French and Terry Linderbaum • Grassmaster’s: Landscaping • Hubka Construction: Concrete Flat Work

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Calmar Courier

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Ending 1934

By Mary Welch There was a lot of mention of “Royal Neighbors” in 1934, so I wondered what this group was and found out. Back in 1895, women could not vote, and could not legally own property or life insurance, but nine women founded “Royal Neighbors of America”. In 1888 Marie Kirkland of Council Bluffs, Iowa placed an ad in the local newspaper asking for wives of Modern Woodmen of America to meet for a social get together.

She and the eight other women who responded organized the group that would become “Royal Neighbors of America,” a fraternal group dedicated to supporting families and women.

Because insurance laws were easier to deal with in Illinois, that is where they first incorporated. This is one of the first companies to insure children, and also to recognize that women lived longer than men, so rates should be different for insurance. They offer scholarships and assistance of other types to members and are a nationwide organization now.

SEPTEMBER In September of 1934, Royal Neighbor Juveniles entertained the adults with a program. After Kathryn Broihier’s address of welcome, there was a skit called “Five Little Piggies” that featured Cleo Mae Hosper, Dorothy Humpal, James Johnson, Edna Eppens and Louisette Halverson. “Kiddie Days” was another skit featuring Ruth Hathaway, Dolly Rothmeyer, Lois Becvar, Lenna Halverson and Cleo Mae Hosper. A recitation “A Boy’s Opinion” was performed by Florian Huinker, followed by a mouth organ solo by Lawrence Humpal. After the program, games were played and enjoyed and lunch was served.

“West Union Sees The Big Bad Wolf” was the front-page headline of an article in the Courier in mid-October of 1934. It said that Ed Vine, who was manager of the Mid-Continent Oil Station on South Vine Street in West Union, looked across the street at 8 p.m. on a Sunday night, and at first he could not believe his eyes! A big timber wolf was calmly trotting across the street towards the station, having come out of the piles of cord wood at the Doscher Implement. The wolf leisurely passed by the station, went into the back yard and from there into the back yard of the R. D. Fellows house, where Mr. Wells lost sight of it in the darkness. This was the first visit of a wolf to West Union as far as the present generation remembers, except for those brought in captivity.

That same month of 1934, two large timber wolves, weighing 48 and 42 pounds were shot and killed

by Thomas Whelan of the Waukon Food Shop and Earl McCormick of Makee Township. The two men had set out early on a Sunday afternoon with their hounds after the animals and it took four hours to hunt them down at the mouth of Silver Creek.

The wolves had been causing residents of Waukon a considerable amount of trouble recently. They both measured five feet from head to tip of their tail. A $5 bounty was paid for each animal by the County Auditor.

A 30-year old creamery and cheese factory at Schley, Iowa burned to the ground in October of 1934 on a Saturday morning. Henry Smith discovered the fire at about 4 a.m. and the Cresco Community Fire Department was called. When discovered, the roof area was al-

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ready partly burned. The building and equipment was completely destroyed. It was a frame structure and was owned by Carl Sanderson. The loss was partly covered by insurance.

It has been decided that the cheese factory/creamery will be rebuilt.

OCTOBER It was news in October of 1934 that Dr. V. J. Horton had a new Ford V-8 Coach he was going to be using in his professional duties. Also, Conrad Hjolmeland returned home from Chicago in October, driving a new Ford V-8 for the Klimesh Auto Co. of Spillville.

On Wednesday, October 31, 1934, the Royal Neighbors Lodge sponsored a community Halloween Party in Calmar at the Frana Hall. The entertainment started at 8 p.m., when the band played a few selections in the town square. Frana Hall was then the location where the crowd met for games and dancing. Children were given horns and balloons. There was a costume parade, with music furnished by Mrs. Norbert Becker.

First prize went to Louisette Halverson, who was dressed as Little Lord Fauntelroy. Second prize went to Junior Frana, who was dressed as a pumpkin. Following the parade, the RNA Juveniles presented a Halloween program. Games were played by young and old alike, and the teachers of the Public School were in charge of those. After the games, music for dancing was furnished by Art Puffer on piano, George Harms on banjo, and Joe Doubek on accordion. It had been planned to have a wiener roast out on the town square, but the weather was too cold for that. Due to this, sandwiches were served in the hall, but they were enjoyed by all.

KGCA Radio of Decorah would broadcast a recital program on November 3, 1934 at 1 p.m. that would feature pupils from Calmar. Miriam Uher, Marie Hosting and Ruth Sobolik, violin pupils of Mrs. Ruth Downie, and Jean Conover, Rose Neuzil and Audrey Sobolik, piano pupils of Miss Opal Becker, would all be performing.

Radio Station KGCA would also offer regular fall and winter daily devotions programs at 10:45 a.m.

There was a schedule of many ministers who took part in this. On every 1st and 3rd Monday, Reverend A. Brederson would offer devotions in Norwegian. On Sunday mornings, the 11 a.m. service was broadcast from the Decorah Methodist Church by remote control.

NOVEMBER In mid November of 1934, the Olympic Theatre in Calmar was closed for a week, while the very latest wide-range RCA sound equipment was installed. This would mean that the audience would get to hear the very best sound reproduction while watching the movies in Calmar!

November 18, 1934 was the first day of a two-day church bazaar at St. Aloysius Church in Calmar. The dinner menu for Sunday was: roast chicken and dressing, meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut, pickles and cranberries. There were also rolls and rye bread with butter. Pumpkin pie was the dessert, along with coffee. On Monday, November 19, the bazaar opened with Christmas shopper’s booths and a candy booth. Both adults and children participated in the usual bazaar games. Lunches were available at all times. You could get your choice of: chicken noodle soup, hamburgers, wieners or hot chicken sandwiches.

Each of these choices included kolache, cake, jello and coffee.

Zechariah William Turner

Interior of Calmar Creamery, 1935, with employees Lester Numedahl, Henry Fjelstul and Maynard Fjelstul.

The West Union Hospital ran ads regularly to show they offered “steam baths and massage”.

While on his rural mail route in the late fall of 1934, Edward Luzum bent over to put some mail in a box and strained his back. He was unable to go to work for a few days due to this.

In November of 1934, it was front-page news that the new Calmar Creamery was now open in their new and fine modern building, located one block west of the public square.

Equipment from the old building in the southeast part of town was moved into the new building. The new building and equipment made this one of the finest creameries in the state. Stockholders, patrons and citizens of Calmar felt proud of this elegant structure in our community.

Bucheit IGA ran a full-page ad, promoting the “Harvest of Values” sale, November 17 – 24, 1934. On Saturday, November 17, each person entering the store received a number for the prize drawing that would be held at 9 p.m. that day. Prizes were: 49-lb bag of IGA Flour, 25-lb. bag of cane sugar and 1 enameled bread box. There were also free gifts for the kiddies that day. Some of the great values advertised were: 7 bars of IGA laundry soap for 19 cents; 3 large cans of IGA milk for 20 cents; 1 lb of Red “A” Superior Santos coffee for 22 cents, 2 tall cans of pink salmon for 25 cents, and 3 lbs of bananas for 19 cents.

Mention was made of quite a few folks from the area attending the Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. Among those mentioned were Mr. and Mrs. George Harms and daughter, Fred Harms, Sena Areneson and Gertrude Riehle, Edward Dahlen, Clara Pletka and Verna Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hovey, Olga Dahlen and Loretta Frana, Milton Peterson, Mrs. Ellif Flaskerud, Eleanor Nockels, Catherine Busch and Paul Kafka.

The annual joint social event of the John Halverson Post and the Legion Auxiliary was held on November 22, 1934 at Frana Hall. After community singing, a lovely dinner was served, and a program was held at the conclusion of dinner. Miss Wiemark sang a vocal solo, followed by an address from Florence Yager, County Auxiliary Chairman. Clotiel Frana did a reading, and Paul Leuenberger, County Legion Commander, addressed the group. Tables were then cleared away in preparation for the remainder of the evening’s fun. A White Elephant sale provided amusement and was followed by dancing to music provided by the Puffer Brothers.

Schroeder Drug Store in Calmar ran a large ad announcing that FREE gift merchandise would be given away at their store on Saturday, November 3, 1934. Free gift kits con-

sisted of razors, shaving creams, bath salts, toothpaste, shampoo, perfumes, powder and puffs, hand lotions and more. A $5 wrist watch was also a prize and there were balloons and whistles for the kiddies.

DECEMBER Calmar High School’s junior class presented a three act comedy-drama at 7:45 p.m. on December 6, 1934 at the Olympic Theatre, entitled “The Red-Headed Stepchild.” The cast included: Victor Gehling as Richard Russell; Patricia McCullough as Mrs. Edith Russell (Richard’s wife); Violet Luzum as Mrs. Oliver Woodruff, society matron; Beverly Reisner as Mrs. Emory Scott, society matron; John Loven as Briggs, the Butler; Juanita Blackmarr as Lucia Russell; Francis Becvar as Dudley Russell; Donald Severson as George Garrison (Lucia’s admirer); Estelle Huber as Ethel Ashby, young society girl and Kathryn Kittlesby as Lucille Christy, young society girl. The story was about Mr. Russell bringing a daughter from his first marriage who had been raised on a western ranch to his fashionable Chicago home to live with him and his second wife and their family.

Flaskerud and Korbel advertised in December 1934 that they would allow $25 in trade on an old range if you purchased a New Buffet Monarch Range from them. This offer was only good until December 30, 1934 and you could call them at phone number 1 in Calmar.

Everyone was invited to come and see the new Golden Web Ballroom operated in West Union by Joseph Frerich. It had a 50’ X 80’ hard maple dance floor and was artistically decorated and featured a ladies lounging room. Thursday nights were the nights to go dancing at West Union!

It was front-page news that there would be a dance every Monday night at Frana Hall in Calmar. The Puffer Brothers had leased the hall and gone to considerable expense to have the hall redecorated in such a manner to provide an enjoyable night for patrons. Under their management, the hall will be known as “The Ritz Ballroom.” Opening night was Monday, December 17, 1934, when Jimmy Smith and his orchestra, direct from Fairmont Park in Kansas City, furnished the music. The Puffer Brothers Orchestra was featured some Mondays, but the balance of the music was going to be from outstanding orchestras from all over the country. Admission on opening night would be 40 cents for gents and 25 cents for ladies (plus tax).

In December of 1934 it was announced that the Calmar Bottling Works had installed new equipment for the bottling of beer in half-gallon sized bottles (known as picnic sized).

It was thought that this would add

materially to their volume of business, since there was a demand for this size bottle.

I. B. Bjonerud (Idor Bjonerud Dry Goods) advertised “New Peacock Pajamas” for women made of tuckstitch fabric for only $1.49. The ad said, “You’ll be a sweet dream in this cozy pajama that comes in a melt-inthe-mouth shade of tea rose”.

Barthel Olson, owner of the Gamble Store in Calmar, advertised 1934 Christmas gifts for the whole family for 10 cents and up. Tinker Toy sets were 29 cents, Lionel Train Sets started at 98 cents, and tricycles started at $2.69. Bucheit’s IGA told folks not to forget that they could buy their Christmas trees from them. Joe Poshusta said he would do your picture framing, furniture repairing and reupholstery and promised prompt service at reasonable prices. Santa would be in Calmar on December 22, 1934 at 2 p.m. and give children candy and nuts. He would arrive in the Town Square at the decorated Christmas tree located there.

It was announced that U. S. Highway No. 52 would take the place of old Highway No. 55 along the Mississippi River from Burr Oak south through Decorah, Calmar, Ossian and Castalia to Sabula, Iowa.

“When Worlds Collide” was the unusual serialized story about to begin in the Courier. Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie were the authors of this science fiction tale. “If you lived in the twilight of doom...if you had to choose between two years with the one you loved and life...if you could escape, but only to stand again at the dawn of time...friends and home gone...everything gone save the food you ate, the air you breathed and the supreme adventure of being alive... what would YOU do?”

Two fires ended the year in Calmar, one being in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Severson on a Sunday afternoon. This was a roof fire, evidently started by a spark from the chimney. The local Fire Department arrived promptly and the blaze was extinguished using the booster tank and small hose. A hole had been burnt through the roof of the house, but no one was injured.

The second fire was the following morning, when a truck load of mail standing near the railroad station caught on fire. Some of the mail was slightly scorched before the flames were extinguished. Due to this, some new mail sacks were obtained from the local post office to repack some of the mail.

Next time, hear about the new cave discovered in Fillmore County Minnesota in early 1935, news of the local Girl Scouts and a priest from a nearby town known for his singing voice. Why did the Calmar Courier say on their front page that “Men Have to Wake Up”?

Turkey Valleyʼs Preschool Recognition Night

Turkey Valley’s 3-year-old (left side) and 4-year-old (right side) preschool classes perform for their parents at preschool recognition night last Tuesday night in TV’s gym. Teachers and associates sit in front of the children to help remind them what to do. (Photo courtesy of Heather Busta)

Luke and Joy Turner are pleased to announce the birth of their fourth son Zechariah William born March 2, 2015 at the Monticello Hospital in Monticello, MN, weighing 7 lbs.

4 oz.

Zechariah joins brothers Isaiah, Josiah and Elijah.

Grandparents are Dennis and Vicky Osmundson, Calmar and Paul and Minnie Turner of Cape Town, South Africa.

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Vagts 85th Birthday Dr. B.E. Vagts will be celebrating his 80th Birthday on June 6. His family is hosting a card shower in his honor. Messages are appreciated and can be sent to P.O. Box 310, Ossian, IA 52161. Thank You.

Jessica Lechtenberg Of South Winneshiek To Join Augustana Track And Cross Country Programs Jessica Lechtenberg, a standout athlete from South Winneshiek High School in Calmar, has announced that she’ll continue her education as well as her track and cross country careers at Augustana. She plans on enrolling this fall and being a member of Coach David Thompson’s Vikings.

Lechtenberg was a four-year letter winner in both track and cross country at South Winneshiek. She earned AllUpper Iowa Conference and all-district honors in Coach Scott Conway’s district-champion cross country program. A team captain, she’s posted a personal best of 15:54 over four kilometers and is a winner of the Warriors “Most Dedicated” award.

In track, Lechtenberg’s personal bests include 11:04 in the 3000 and 5:27 in the 1500. She’s also competed in the 800 and high jump for Coach Kevin Kearney.

Jessica is the daughter of Steve and Judy Lechtenberg of Fort Atkinson. A member of South Winneshiek’s “A” honor roll and the National Honor Society, she is planning on a major in Communication Sciences & Disorders at Augustana.

Lechtenberg will be joining a Viking track & field program that has won 12 of the 27 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin outdoor championships since the event was first held in 1988. Augustana has won seven CCIW cross country titles, including the 2013 championship.

2015-16 will be Thompson’s first year as the Vikings’ head coach.

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Worship / Opinion

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Calmar Courier

Marie Theresa Tieskoetter Marie Theresa Tieskoetter, age 92, of Ossian, died Friday, May 15, MARIE TIESKOETTER 2015 at Ossian Senior Hospice, Ossian.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian. The Rev. Monsignor Cletus Hawes was the Celebrant, assisted by Deacon Luke Tieskoetter. Burial followed at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Ossian.

Marie was born on January 17, 1923 to Albert and Helen (Ruzicka) Shindelar in Calmar. Marie was baptized on January 19, 1923 in Calmar.

She graduated from Calmar High School.

Marie was united in marriage with 1923-2015 Paul Tieskoetter on June 25, 1945 Services: at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, Calmar. Ten children were born to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, this union.

Ossian Marie worked as a nanny in ChiArrangements by: cago, IL in her younger years. She Schmitz – Grau Funeral Home and was a homemaker for her family on Cremation Service, Ossian the farm east of Ossian. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and the Rosary Society in Ossian and also a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She enjoyed playing cards, games of chance, sewing, painting, gardening and traveling. Most of all, she enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Marie is survived by her nine children: Lou Ann (Anthony) Langreck, Ossian, Gerald (Jeanne) Tieskoetter, FL, James (Sally) Tieskoetter, Castalia, Luke (Judy) Tieskoetter, Urbandale, Leon (Sandi) Tieskoetter, Postville, Mark (Cathy) Tieskoetter, Dubuque, Dale (Barb) Tieskoetter, Monona, Paul (Barb) Tieskoetter, Rochester, MN and Jane (Ron) Schmitt, Fort Atkinson; grandchildren: Dan (Lori) Langreck, Keith (Lori) Langreck, Russell (Tricia) Tieskoetter, Ron (Reagan) Tieskoetter, Tina (Doug) Ragaller, Jennifer (Thayne) Jensen, Jamie (A.J.) Feuerbach, Jackie Tieskoetter, Jill (Rob) Heston, Lance (Jen) Tieskoetter, John (Jenna) Tieskoetter, Bryan (Rachael) Tieskoetter, Dawn (Brian) Long, Aaron (Mandi) Tieskoetter, Brandon (Lindsay) Tieskoetter, Eric (Heather) Tieskoetter, Tracy (Chris) Clair, Angie (Justin) Wyse, Matt Tieskoetter, Michael Tieskoetter, Alicia (Ryan) Tieskoetter, Shaun (Kendra) Schmitt, Melissa (Chris) Diveley, Scott Schmitt, Heidi Schmitt, Stephanie (Joey) Haugen-Baldridge, Sara (Tom) Edie and Scott (Alison) Haugen; thirty-seven great-grandchildren; five siblings: Gertrude Holthaus, Ossian, Joe (Arlene) Shindelar, Le Claire, Helen Zbornik, Fort Atkinson, Al (Frannie) Shindelar, Greenfield and Richard (Joyce) Shindelar, Calmar; three sistersin-law: Agatha Hoffman, Marie Tieskoetter and Anita Tieskoetter along with many nieces and nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband: Paul Tieskoetter; one son: Francis Tieskoetter; one daughter-in-law: Lois Tieskoetter; one great-grandson: Paul Diveley; two sisters: Frances Shindelar and Theresa Hauer; two brothers: Anslem and Cyril Shindelar; her parents: Albert and Helen Shindelar and in-laws: Marge Shindelar, Art Holthaus, Adrain Zbornik, Herman and Helen Hemesath, Joe and Hedwig Hoffman, Jack Hoffman, Louis and Irene Tieskoetter, Frank Tieskoetter and Alphonse Tieskoetter.

Condolences may be left with: www.graufuneralhomes.com.

Schmitz – Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ossian assisted the family with arrangements.

Gust Lechtenberg Gust Lechtenberg, age 96, of Waucoma, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waucoma, with Rev. Nick March presiding.

Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waucoma.

Friends called on Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home Chekal Chapel, Fort Atkinson, and also after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waucoma.

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Bourbon-que Sauce From Jim Beam 1/2 cup Jim Beam Bourbon 1/4 stick butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Melt butter. Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. It makes 1¼ cup of barbecue sauce. Store the sauce in the refrigerator. Keeps well.

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KURASH from front page Atkinson starting in 1962. As a first grader he started at the new Turkey Valley Community School and graduated from Turkey Valley in May 1975 followed by his five siblings Steve 1977, Sandra 1979, Rhonda 1982, Arleen 1984 and Karen 1994.

And then Allan’s own children took

the same journey--Emily 2005, Ross 2009 and finally Ashley 2015. Allan and his siblings were raised on the family farm by parents Stanley & Alice Kurash. Allan and wife Teresa also raised their children on this farm making them the fifth generation. Stanley Kurash even drove

bus for the Turkey Valley district in the 1970’s. Other family members of Stanley and Alice Kurash, Sandra and Paul DeSloover’s two children, graduated from Turkey Valley and Karen and Doug Balk’s two children are still getting their education at Turkey Valley.

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ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Father Nicholas March Sunday, May 31: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, May 31: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST Calmar Pastor Linda Thompson Sunday, May 31: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Pastor Phil Olson Sunday, May 31: 9 a.m. Calmar Worship 10:30 a.m. Springfield Worship Wednesday, June 3: 6 p.m. Calmar Worship DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Saturday, May 30: 5 p.m. Mass Sunday, May 31: 10 a.m. Mass

LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday, May 31: 9 a.m. Worship HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Father Nicholas March Thursday, May 28: 8:30 a.m. Mass No Weekend Mass MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Father Nicholas March Friday, May 29: 8:30 a.m. Mass No Weekend Mass

ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday, May 30: 4:30 p.m. Mass Sunday, May 31: 10:30 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Fort Atkinson Father Nicholas March Saturday, May 30: 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation 4 p.m. Mass Tuesday, June 2: 8:30 a.m. Mass

OSSIAN LUTHERAN Ossian Pastor Dave Lenth Sunday, May 31: 8:30 a.m. Worship

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN, STAPLETON Rural Waucoma Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Pastors Sunday, May 31: 9 a.m. Worship Service

OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Sunday, May 31: 8 a.m. Mass

ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC St. Lucas Father Nicholas March No Weekend Mass Wednesday, June 3: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Waucoma Father Nicholas March Sunday, May 31: 8:30 a.m. Mass

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN, RICHFIELD Rural Sumner (8 miles SW of Waucoma) Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Pastors Sunday, May 31: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC Spillville Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday, May 30: 7:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, May 31: 8:30 a.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Sunday, May 31: 10 a.m. Worship TRINITY LUTHERAN Calmar Pastor Jesse DeDeyne redeemertrinity.com Sunday, May 31: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ZION LUTHERAN Castalia Pastor Alan Wicks Sunday, May 31: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship with Holy Communion

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IRISH FEST from front page Celtic dance lessons with the Foy Irish Dancers for children will be available in the afternoon. This traditional Irish dance group presents a high energy, crowd-pleasing cultural performance.

The Des Moines satellite location of the Foy School of Traditional Irish Dance is home to approximately 60 dancers, ranging in age from 5 to 17 years old and from beginner to championship levels. The fun continues including ShanachieIrish Story Telling with Roger Croell, bouncy inflatables for all ages and various children’s activities and Men’s Best Legs in a Kilt Contest. Enjoy the Lawler Lion’s Club Barbecued Chicken Dinner. A cakewalk and bingo at the Starlight Ballroom is new to the Fest this year!

Car and Tractor Show at Junko Park along with a first ever, Kickball Tournament for adults.

Entertainment throughout Saturday, starting after the parade, includes traditional Irish Music by Drouthy Duck Pipe Band, Foy Irish Dancers, The Guilty Kilts & Raven’s Fire.

Direct from Ireland, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolftones (Ireland’s greatest ballad singer) kick off the evening entertainment. Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones are known throughout the world for their quality musical presentation of Irish patriotic songs and traditional music

featuring top class fiery introductions from their lead singer, songwriter and storyteller, Derek Warfield. An outstanding singer, stage personality, composer and historian of the music and song, Derek Warfield is a legend wherever Irish roots have been put down. Sweet Siren wraps up the night with their exciting show.

Admission includes all Main Stage entertainment and beer garden.

On Sunday morning there will be a special Mass at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, breakfast following. Also, a bean bag tournament under the Main Tent starting with an 11:30 a.m. sign up, rain or shine.

Dates and times for the entire weekend can be found at www. lawleririshfest.com or find us on Facebook, Lawler Irish Fest. Entry forms for Parade, Little Lad & Lassie Contest and all Tournaments can be found on the website.

Volunteers are needed and will get you FREE admission for the day you volunteer, Sign up on the website now!

Please be aware, the event organizers are concerned about your health and safety. We are implementing best practices to make your visit safe, enjoyable and memorable!

For further information contact: Diana Gebel 563-238-2571.

For parade information contact: PJ Rosenbaum 319 240 9400.

ABOVE LEFT: Blooming planters like this one add beauty to the community. ABOVE RIGHT: Sam Sabelka making one of his many volunteer rounds of watering that keeps these plants looking so good!

Calmar Will Be “Blooming” Soon!

By Mary Welch It’s a sure sign of spring and better weather coming when we see the flower baskets appearing in Calmar AND the Sno-Cream Ice Cream Wagon by the Prairie Farmer Trail.

Every year, travelers passing through Calmar comment on the lovely flowers and wonder where they came

from, so it is something that our community can take pride in.

Just how do we get all these lovely blooms and keep them that way? The answer is that the City of Calmar purchases all the plants and provides water & fertilizer.

Confirmation classes of the Calmar Lutheran Church volunteer to pot

all of the barrels and planters each year. We have two great volunteers, Linus (Sam) Sabelka and Wayne Wiest, who do all the watering for the season. Sam is also one of our City Council members and he was the one who first suggested that the community could benefit from flowers in the downtown annually.

It’s not too late to make a contribution toward the cost of these plants, which can be done from a business or individual household and can also be done in memory of a loved one. Any contributions are acknowledged in the Calmar newsletter. Donations can be made at the City Clerk’s Office in Calmar

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Winneshiek County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m. on May 4, 2015 with all members present.

Edna Schrandt and John Schnitzler, Winneshiek County Fair Board; Lavonne Sharp and Steve Johnson, Winneshiek County Historical Preservation Commission; and Ferneva Brimacomb, Winneshiek County Historical Society; met with the Board to discuss the historical posts from the Leon Brown Zoo property. They are trying to organize moving the posts from the property to the fairgrounds and would like the County to participate with a financial contribution. They will return to the Board after they get more of the details figured out.

Moved by Beard and seconded by Ashbacher to enter into financial obligations agreement for the establishment of the Frankville Water District. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to approve the consent agenda including approval of last meeting’s minutes and a Class C with outdoor and Sunday sales liquor license for Barney’s Bar & Grill LLC. Motion carried unani-

mously.

Lee Bjerke, County Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters.

Moved by Thompson and seconded by Beard to approve the road closure request by the Frankville Fire Department for the Frankville Road on May 9th. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to approve the low bid of $179,695 by Brennan Construction for project HESP 115-6 (Bridge 385A). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Thompson and seconded by Beard to approve the low bid of $226,333 by Brennan Construction for project BLUF 107-6 (Bridge 356). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Ashbacher to award project BROS-CO96(126)-8J-96, the box culvert on 318th Avenue, to the low bidder K Construction for $296,919.35. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to award project STP-S-CO96(118)5E-96, the resurfacing of Pole Line Road, to the low bidder Mathy Construction for $3,681,738.87. Motion carried unanimously.

The Insurance Committee met with the Board to review the FY16 plan options and give their recommendation for the FY16 Health Insurance rates. The Board discussed the positives

and negatives of going with the higher deductible Coventry policy. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Beard to set the rates for FY16 health insurance as presented as “option B”, the $4000/$8000 deductible Coventry plan with the side funding down to the $100/$200 deductible plan. The County will contribute $750 per employee (the cost of the single $100 deductible plan) towards the plan of each employee’s choosing. Motion carried unanimously. The Board extended a thank you to the members of the insurance committee.

Logsdon was absent for the remainder of the meeting, Thompson assumed the chair.

The Board and Bjerke took a tour of several ongoing road projects and issues.

Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Ashbacher to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2015; with attendance at the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities session on May 5th. Motion carried unanimously.

ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman, Board of Supervisors Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, May 26, 2015

TV Student Senate Visits Ed Thomas Legacy Leadership Academy Mrs. Rhonda Drilling and Mr. Brian Schmitt took members of Turkey Valley’s High School Student Senate to the Ed Thomas Legacy Leadership Academy at Aplington-Parkersburg High School. Students heard four dynamic speakers who inspired and motivated our student leaders in the areas of character development and leadership.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Turkey Valley Community School OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS TURKEY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL JACKSON JUNCTION IA 52171 MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 The Turkey Valley School Board met in regular session on Monday, May 11, 2015. The meeting was held in the high school media center at Turkey Valley School, Jackson Junction, IA. Ernie Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The following Board Directors answered roll call: Ernie Schmitt, Leon Shatek, Renee Throndson, and Don Blazek Jr. Jody Steinlage arrived at 7:04 p.m.

Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to accept the agenda as presented with the deletion of item #11. It is a duplicate of agenda item 9M. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to accept the consent agenda items.

Carried unanimously.

Minutes from the regular board meeting on April 13, 2015 and the special session meeting, April 22, 2015. Bills: General Fund Bills $84,831.03; Clearing Account $11,248.50; Hot Lunch $11,611.97; PPEL $699.00; Capital $21,247.99.

Appointments: Jackie Novotny - Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach Summer 2015, Dana Shappell - Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach Summer 2015, and Lindsay Vsetecka - High School/Food Service Secretary.

Resignations: Steve Andrukaitis Wrestling Coach; Jacob Bohlken - Teacher, Asst MusicalDirector, Asst MusicalInstrumental; Kaitlin Hanson Football Cheer Coach; Kurt Klimesh Wrestling Coach; Mark Langreck - Wrestling Coach; Michelle Nystel - Basketball Cheer Coach; Karen Suddendorf - Musical Head Director; Tammy Vrzak - Computer Coordinator Assistant; Tammy Vrzak - Wrestling Cheer Coach Paid/Unpaid Temporary Leave: Jackie Hageman (12week paid/unpaid leave beginning August 29) Public Forum - Community members/parents voiced their concerns about the decision to reduce/share wrestling and cross country at Turkey Valley. They asked what the proper channels would be to help fund raise or support these programs. The Board thanked them for their time and efforts. These items will be on the June agenda.

Spotlight on Education - Mr. Rodgers presented an overview of the health and PE classes.

Mr. Rodgers stated that all students in grades 912 are trained and certified in Heart Saver CPR. Presentation - Aleah Hackman presented her History Fair project, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Mrs. Raymond explained the History Fair process. Aleah presented her project and answered questions from the Board. Great job and congratulations Aleah!

Due to the extensive agenda of the meeting, the Board moved the audit report up at this point in the meeting. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Renee Throndson to approve the Audit Report given by Keith Oltrogge CPA, P.C. Mr. Shatek requested that the auditor follow up on the upward/downward adjustment on the CAR. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by

Jody Steinlage to accept the fees for 2015-2016 as presented. Textbook fees, which will include the planner and technology fees, are as follows: K-2: $60.00, 3-6: $65.00, 7-12: $112.00. Others fees, including student lunches, will remain the same for 2015-2016. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Renee Throndson to approve the second and final reading for Board Policy 501.13 Student Fee Waiver & Reduction Procedures with the change of reduction percentage from 5% to 40%. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the second and final reading for Board Policy 902.7 Tobacco Use on School District Facilities. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the second and final reading for Board Policy 502.3 Smoking Drinking Drugs. Carried unanimously.

The audit report was given earlier in the meeting.

Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded

by Leon Shatek to approve Keith Oltrogge CPA,P.C. as the audit firm for FY 16. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve the public review of Phase 2 Heating Unit Bids. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Jody Steinlage to accept Scenario 4 of the Phase 2 - Heating Unit bid presented and to award the bid to Mracek Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $445,000. Scenario 4 includes the following: The base bid which is replacing 17 unit ventilators, 2 unit heaters, 9 cabinet unit heaters, and 19 fin tube units.; Allowance of $10,000 is included to replace asbestos insulation fittings throughout the building.; Alternate 1 includes the remaining 6 unit ventilators, 2 fin tube units, and 1 cabinet unit heater.; ALT 2A controls for the mechanical equipment listed in Base Bid.; ALT 2B controls for the mechanical equipment listed in alternate 1; and ALT 3 includes additional valving and crossover piping in Area C. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the roofing project bid from Lynch Roofing & Siding, Inc., Manchester, IA in the amount of $45,800.00. This bid does not include the skylights which the contractors recommended replacing. If we are to replace the skylights, that work should be done at the same time as the roof repair. Administration will investigate skylight replacement costs and bids.

Carried unanimously.

Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded

by Jody Steinlage to approve the following preschool tuition for 2015-2016: 3-yr old preschool $76.00; 3-yr old wraparound $120.00; 4-yr old wrap around $213.00. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the membership in the Iowa Association of School Boards. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded

by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the Cooperative Agreement for Pre-Service Clinical Placement with UNI. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve equipment crossing the area by the lagoon to do work on private proper-

ty. The board asked that all items that are moved be replaced on Turkey Valley property. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the library automation system with Follett Destiny Solution with a onetime startup fee of $2,288.50 and an annual tech fee of $700.00. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the investigation or begin research of a change from the sponsorship of our current National Honor Society Program to a service-oriented volunteer program available to all high school students. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the termination of teacher Diane Boltz. Ayes: Ernie Schmitt, Leon Shatek, Renee Throndson and Don Blazek Jr. Abstain: Jody Steinlage.

Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Renee Throndson to approve the termination of coach Timothy Kruckman. Ayes: Ernie Schmitt, Leon Shatek, Renee Throndson and Don Blazek Jr. Abstain; Jody Steinlage.

Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded

by Leon Shatek to approve the termination of teacher Karol Kueker. Ayes: Ernie Schmitt, Leon Shatek, Renee Throndson and Don Blazek Jr. Abstain; Jody Steinlage.

Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve the termination of teacher Michelle Nystel. Ayes: Ernie Schmitt, Leon Shatek, Renee Throndson and Don Blazek Jr. Abstain: Jody Steinlage.

Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the certified staff for 2015-2016 as presented. Ayes: Ernie Schmitt, Leon Shatek, Renee Throndson and Don Blazek Jr. Abstain: Jody Steinlage. Ms. Knoll thanked the Board for their many hours of service as board members. Congratulations to Aleah Hackman on her advancement to state with her History Fair project. Prom went well. Thanks to Ms. Nystel and Mr. Wilson and all involved in making it a great success. The blood drive also went well with 94 out of 95 successful donors.

There will not be summer school this summer due to the asbestos removal. The water damage insurance claims will not be finalized until after this summer. They did not want to replace the carpet until the construction work was complete thus the claims are not closed out. Ms. Knoll invited the Board to attend the following events in May: 12th Young People’s Concert & Fine Arts Show, 13th Seniors Awards Night, 15th Little Trojan Relays, 17th Commencement @ 2:30. The last day of school is May 22 with a 2:15 dismissal.

Mr. Goltz shared a letter from the New Hampton Community School District inviting Turkey Valley to share their cross country and/or wrestling programs for the 2015-2016 school year.

New Hampton CSD will not be able to share the Agriculture instructor one period a day as we did this year. The Future of Turkey Valley Committee will begin to visit other schools and compile information from each visit.

Approve all certified positions for the 15-16 school year - this was a duplicate agenda item.

The next regular school board meeting will be on June 8, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m.

The Board thanked the community members who joined the meeting this evening. Thanks

to the TVEA for treats for the Board in honor of School Board Members Recognition Month.

Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Jody Steinlage to adjourn at 9:22 p.m. Carried unanimously.

ATTEST President Secretary Turkey Valley Community School General Fund 1St Class Lighting, Ballasts ................1,096.20 Accuquilt, Cutting Mats - McElroy Grant ......................................47.96 Bakewell, Paul, Perkins Materials Purchased By Bakewell ........315.51 Bill’s Auto Repair Ltd, Bus 5 Tow From Protivin To Thompson Truc ...300.00 Bouska, Casey, Prof Dev $ - Iaae Alt Edu Spring Conf ..140.00 Carquest Of New Hampton, Freight ......310.65 Decorah Community Schools, Crossroads Tuition March..................3,630.00 Decorah Mobile Glass, Inc., Bus #20 Driver Side Windows ..............101.00 Farmers Win Coop, Diesel .................7,861.81 Franzen Sales & Service, Stop Leak Seal .........................................1.92 Gilbert Towing & Radiator, Bus #4 Tow From Shop To Wagoner Bros, .......140.00 Goltz, Clark, Postage - Certified Mailings ..................................32.45 Gruhn Law Firm, Auditor Request Letter ............................55.50 Hawkeye Rec, Electricity ....................4,459.87 Hd Supply Facilities Maintenance, Air Filters ..........................67.73 Howard-Winneshiek Comm.

School, 4Th Qtr Oe..........................15,302.50 Huber’s Store Inc., Fcs Supplies ...........173.79 Iowa Assoc. Of School Boards, Iasb Annual Convention 2014............2,420.00 Iowa Communications Network, Network Services..................................291.84 John Deere Financial, Norby’s - Bus Barn Supplies ................................49.16 Kabel Business Services - Flex, Flex Fees .....................................67.20 Keystone Area Education, Meals-Nystel/Leibold Prof Dev $ ............17.00 Leuenberger, Wendy, Mileage ...............224.00 Malcom Enterprises, Inc., Garbage Removal ................................218.75 Marco, Copier Maintenance And Overage Chgs ............................1,571.18 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Supplies ..433.02 Mastercard, Liii Supplies, Computer Repair, Etc ...........................941.00 Mastercard, Bk Grnd Cks, Perkins Purch, Bus Mgr .....................1,351.24 Mcneilus Steel, Inc, Materials For Perkins Project ...............................106.70 Mid-America Publishing Corp, Published Budget, Minutes, Etc............389.28 Napa Auto Parts Of Decorah, Bus #10 Switch, Shop Supplies..............55.15 New Hampton Comm. School Dist, 4Th Qtr Oe.......................................15,302.50 North Fayette Comm. School, 4Th Qtr Oe.........................................3,060.50 Phonak Llc, Hearing Aid Device Service Plan .............................225.00 Pitney Bowes, Postal Meter Rent ..........135.00 Riley’s Inc., Masking Tape .......................17.40

Russ Freerking, Spanish Interpret Iep Mtg, Mileage.........55.40 Sam’s Club, Membership Renwal .........315.00 Schilling Supply Company, Tp ...............235.73 Schmitt, April, Fcs Credit Courses,Mileage ..............1,654.84 Schmitt, Brian, Ad Meeting ........................7.80 South Winneshiek Comm.

School, 4Th Qtr Oe..........................13,772.25 Superior Welding Supply Co., Ind Tech Shop Supplies ..........................16.15 Testamerica Laboratories, Inc, Water/Waste Water Sampling.................75.60 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc, Bus #19 Thermostat .........................1,944.81 Uhlenhake, Jay, April Services ..............650.00 Unity School Bus Parts, Buzzers.

Switches X 2 ...........................................49.98 Wagoner Bros Repair, Bus #4 Inj Drv Mod ............................1,889.24 Wal-Mart, Nurses Supplies ......................36.77 Windstream, Phone Service ..................132.65 Grand Total......................................81,749.03 Management Fund Iowa Workforce Development, 1St Qtr Unemployment - Pollock ........3,082.00 Total .................................................84,831.03 Activity Fund American Color Imaging, Sports Pictures .....................................301.28 Beaver Creek Graphix, Earth Day Shirts ................................1,755.60 Clayton Ridge School, Coed Jh Meet 4/14/15 Fees ...................90.00 Decker Sporting Goods, Scorebooks And Chinstraps .................624.00 Edgewood-Colesburg School, Hs Girls Track 5/4/15 ..............................75.00 Gallery Of Tops, Lift-A-Thon Tee Shirts ...........................576.40 Gillette Group, The, Supplies ................140.50 Hackman, Alvin, Lodging And Park For State History Fair ...........................106.68 Heartland Aea, Registration Tuition .........50.00 Herff Jones, Graduation Gowns And Supplies .........................1,409.50 Hermitage Art Co. Inc., Graduation Programs .............................53.38 Imoehl, Ronald, Email Service 2015-2016 .......................50.00 Iowa Boys High School Athletic Association, Tourn/Meet Fees 2015-16 ........................2.00 Iowa Girls Hs Athletic Union, 2015-16 Membership............................100.00 Lifetouch, Credit For Unsold Extra Copies .............................278.76 M&M Convenience Store, April Supplies Concessions ..................544.65 M-F-L Marmac School, Boys And Girls Track Meet 4/30/15 ......140.00 Mastercard, Lodging For Ad Convention ......................................325.92 Mcneilus Steel, Inc, Steel Purchase ...2,008.57 Nashua-Plainfield High School, Golf And Track Entry Fees....................280.00 Neff Company, Certificate/Award...........291.92 New Hampton Comm. School Dist, Coed Track 4/16/15 ................................75.00 North Butler, Girls Track 5/1/15 ...............80.00 North Fayette Comm. School, Boys Track 4/23/15 .................................75.00 Northeast Iowa Foodbank, Post Prom Donation .............................363.00

Post Prom, Concessions Purchased Leftover Items ......................78.56 Postville Community Schools, Vboys Track 4/9/15 .................................70.00 Prom Nite, Flrl Sheeting Dk Bl .................19.93 Raymond, Leslie, Lodging For History Fair .......................174.88 Shindigz, Prom Supplies .......................240.93 Starmont School, Boys Sectional Golf 5/19 ........................60.00 Sumner Community School District, Coed Track 4/27/15 ..............................130.00 Valley Community School District, 7/8Th Girls Track 4/28/15 ......................50.00 Wal-Mart, Earth Day Supplies ...............152.04 Wartburg Women’s Basketball, Varsity Team Camp ..............................350.00 Winneshiek County Sheriff, Pizza For Dare Students ....................................................125.00 Total .................................................11,248.50 School Nutrition Fund Allamakee New Beginnings Food Pilot, Bulk Yogurt .............................................51.20 C E Stone Refrigeration, Rep Leak On Cooler Piping ..................520.00 Continental Research Corp., Drain Cleaner .......................................714.14 Easton’s Water Conditioning, Softener Rent/Salt ..................................55.00 Ems Detergent Service, Detergent, Etc...20.00 Iowa State University, Manager’s Update Registration 6/17 ......85.00 Keck Inc., Commodities Order............1,512.17 Malcom Enterprises, Inc., Garbage Service...................................218.75 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Monthly Statement.............................3,700.93 Mracek Plbg, Htg, & Elec, Inst Chk Valve At Sink ..........................659.85 Pan-O-Gold, Bread ................................509.05 Presto-X Company, Pest Control.............31.83 Rapids, Food Slicer ............................3,420.71 Revtrak, Service Fee .................................8.34 School Nutrition Association Iowa, Snai Annual Conference 6/23-24 .............................105.00 Total ................................................. 11,611.97 PPEL Fund DeLage Landen, Copier Lease ........................................699.00 Capital Fund A&J Associates Pc, Phase 2 Fee Based On Est Bid And Contracts.. $12,162.49 Marv Smith Electric, Plbg, Htg, 2 Led Light Fixtures In Student Parking Lot .................................................. $1,610.50 Advanced Environmental, Asbestos Inspection........................... $945.00 Mracek Plbg Htg & Elec, Move/Install New Drinking Fountain $1,580.00 Mracek Plbg Htg & Elec, A/C System In Kitchen .................... $4,950.00 Total .............................................. $21,247.99 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, May 26, 2015

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SOUTH WINNESHIEK CSD has the following opening available for 2015-2016: PK-12 Principal - Seeking educational leader with strengths in student achievement, communication and collaborative work. Requires Iowa administrative license with evaluator approval. 240-day position with complete benefit package.

Closing Date: 4:00 p.m., May 18, 2015. To apply, send letter of interest, resume, credentials, and request for application to: South Winneshiek CSD Office, Box 430, Calmar, IA 52132. You may also contact the district office by calling 563.562.3269.

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tfn SOUTH WINNESHIEK CSD has the following openings for 20152016: H.S. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. H.S. Basketball Cheer Advisor. You may also contact the district office by calling 563.562.3269. To apply request application materials from S.W.C.S. District Office, Box 430, Calmar, IA 52132-0430 or call 563-562-3269.Open until filled.

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A public hearing will be held by the Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 at 7:30pm. in the Large Courtroom 3rd floor, Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, at which time you may appear, if you so desire, either in person or by agent or attorney, in opposition to or support of the proposed request.

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Winneshiek County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 The Board of Supervisors attended the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities end of year presentation at Luther College on May 5, 2015 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. No actions were taken.

The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m. on May 11, 2015 with all members present.

Dan Marx, County Sheriff, met with the Board to discuss law enforcement issues. He introduced the new Deputy, Lance Peters, to the Board. Also discussed was possible assistance by the Sheriff’s department with a speed study the County Engineer is planning.

Lee Bjerke, County Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road issues.

Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Ashbacher to enter into contract with Mathy Construction for project STP-S-CO96(118)-5E-96, the Pole Line Road resurfacing. Motion carried unanimously.

Tom Bushman, Ron Becker, and other members of the Ossian community; met with the Board to discuss the construction of a walking/ biking trail from in town to the Silver Springs Park. Details are stilling being investigated, but they were specifically wondering if the trail could be located in County right-of-way. The Board was in support of the trail but would not take any official action until more details were put together on the project.

Moved by Thompson and seconded by Beard to enter into contract with Douglas Steinmetz for technical assistance related to repairs of the dome in the Courthouse. The fees for the assistance will be paid by the State Historical Society with up to $320 of travel related expenses paid by the County. Motion carried unanimously.

Chalsea Carroll, Coordinator of Disability Services, met with the Board to review mental health organizational changes and to present the contract with Covenant Medical Services for Substance Abuse related commitments. Moved

by Ashbacher and seconded by Kuhn to enter into the presented contract with Covenant Medical Services. Motion carried unanimously.

Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss County issues and to

give a report on the security tour in which he participated.

Moved by Thompson and seconded by Beard to submit a letter of support to Alliant Energy for the creation of a non-taxable entity solar field as outlined in the presentation by Andy Johnson on April 20, 2015. No financial commitment to the project at this time. Motion carried unanimously.

Bruce Goetsch, County Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the Board to give them an update on Avian Flu. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Thompson to adopt resolution 15-40 setting a public hearing on the proposed ordinance establishing a road and bridge reconstruction policy for May 26th and 11:30 am. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Ashbacher to approve the consent agenda including minutes of the last meeting, claims filed with the Board, accept & file the quarterly report of the County Sheriff and the monthly report of the County Recorder. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.

ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman, Board of Supervisors Claims 05-12-2015 General Basic Fund AcenTek, Internet Service......................557.37 Alliant Energy, Utilities .........................2022.59 Amsterdam Printing, Supplies ...............428.70 Anderson Law, Legal Services ............9274.30 Area Transportation, Services ...............562.50 BeMobile, Equipment ..............................94.47 Bob Barker Company, Inc, Supplies ......461.96 Terry Buenzow, Mileage ........................158.24 Lynne Bullerman, Reimbursement ..........25.25 Gordon Buss, Reimbursement ................20.00 C & D Oil Services, Services ...................80.00 Calmar Courier, Publications .................426.25 Calmar Motors, Services .......................120.95 Carpenter Uniform, Supplies .................226.38 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs ...............................................1060.25 CEC, Services .......................................170.00 City of Calmar, Reimbursement.............975.00 City of Decorah, Services ..................45383.18 Gregory Clark, Services ......................1886.43

Sonja K. Cotton, Reimbursement ............67.50 Sam Courtney, Reimbursement ............211.10 Culligan, Services ..................................202.45 DALCO, Supplies ....................................83.06 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies............28.70 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.......524.20 Decorah Tire Service, Services .............150.85 decorahnews.com, Advertising ................21.00 Dell Marketing, Equipment ..................2879.68 DTC Worldwide, Supplies......................120.00 Electronic Engineering, Services .............19.90 Elsbernd Pest Control, Services ..............50.00 Embassy Suites, Lodging ....................1070.16 Fareway Stores, Supplies........................57.44 Farmers Union Co-op, Services ............350.00 Fauser Energy, Fuel ..............................652.42 Ossian Bee, Publications.......................113.75 Floyd-Mitchell-Chickasaw SWMA, Services ................................................291.62 Galls, LLC, Supplies ..............................305.73 Sam Hageman Construction, Services..736.00 John Halverson, Reimbursement ............25.00 Faith Hlubek, Reimbursement ...............262.40 Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, Lodging ...............................................1008.00 Holiday Inn Dubuque, Lodging ..............123.20 Hovden Oil Co, Fuel ............................1913.12 Hovey LP Gas, Inc, Fuel..........................37.40 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Services ................................................240.00 Iowa Recycling Association, Membership ..........................................150.00 ISACA, Membership ..............................125.00 ISCTA, Registration ...............................290.00 Farm Plan, Supplies ..............................255.04 Ken’s Window Service, Services ...........355.00 Nancy Kovarik, Reimbursement ..............25.00 Brenda Kreitzer, Reimbursement ..........108.32 Larry Sharps Trucking, Services..........7524.00 Leon’s Auto & Truck Repair, Services ...641.00 LetterWerks Sign City, LLC, Printing .......88.00 Lisa Hageman Cleaning, Services ........200.00 Dr. Kevin Locke, Services......................195.00 Malcom Enterprises Inc, Services .........630.00 Mediacom, Services ..............................578.50 Mihm Transporation Co, Services .........200.00 Mary Moen, Reimbursement .................249.52 NACo, Registration ................................490.00 NE Iowa Lawn Care, Services ...............330.00 NVLSP, Registration ................................35.00 Owens-King Company, Supplies ...........269.10 Paetec, Telephone Service ......................53.73

Perry Novak Electric, Services ..............167.80 Carrie Quandahl, Services ....................180.00 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................105.02 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................602.45 Riley’s Inc, Supplies ................................65.29 Rite Price, Supplies .................................70.22 Roger’s Lock & Key, Services .................17.50 Ruby’s Inc, Services ..............................870.00 Sharps Trucking, Services .....................170.00 Renee Smith, Reimbursement ..............108.32 Stanard & Associates, Inc., Services .......69.00 Ben Steines, Reimbursement ..................25.00 Steve’s Car Care Center, Services ........125.00 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies...................108.20 T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill, Services ....299.86 Vick’s Plumbing & Heating, Repairs ....5920.00 Walmart Community/RFCSLLC, Supplies ..................................................50.94 Walter F. Stephens, Jr., Inc, Supplies ......60.95 Linda Wedo, Reimbursement ..................20.00 Wennes Communications, Advertising ..700.00 Windstream, Telephone Service ............576.82 General Basic Public Health Ability Networks Inc, Services .............1749.00 Deyta, LLC, Services ...............................90.00 Lois Frana, Mileage ...................................8.80 Marian Henry, Mileage.............................18.12 P. J. Herold, Services ..............................60.00 Penny Herold, Mileage ..........................217.36 Sally Herold, Mileage.............................217.80 Honeywell HomMed, Equipment ...........165.00 IA Alliance in Home Care, Registration ............................................20.00 Cheryl McConnell, Mileage......................97.24 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Supplies ................................................607.01 Rennard Mumford, Mileage ...................118.36 NICC, Registration.................................133.00 Karla O’Connell, Mileage .......................139.04 Nancy Olson-Folstad, Mileage ..............310.64 Selina Quandahl, Mileage .....................142.56 Nancy Sacquitne, Mileage .....................186.12 Keri Sand, Reimbursement .....................25.52 Schilling Paper, Supplies .......................251.87 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies...................321.52 Allison Stover, Mileage ..............................6.60 Krista Vanden Brink, Mileage ....................8.44 Eunice Veeder, Mileage ...........................40.92 Winneshiek Medical Center, Services ...110.00 General Supplemental Fund

Lynne Bullerman, Reimbursement ........177.03 Fayette County Sheriff, Sheriff Fees .......67.70 Lauri Kaeser, Reimbursement ...............158.80 North Iowa Reporting, Services .............180.80 Winneshiek County Sheriff, Sheriff Fees ..........................................281.08 Water Testing Grant Fund Mark Schwartzhoff, Plug Well ................400.00 State Hygienic Laboratory, Services......440.00 MH/DD Services Fund Aging Resources of Central IA, Registration ..........................................310.00 Windstream, Telephone Service ..............75.87 Rural Services Basic Fund Daniel Beard, Meeting .............................45.00 Louis Courtney, Meeting ..........................45.00 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.........33.77 Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc, Services ......1806.20 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ...................................89.19 Randy Logsdon, Site Rent.....................100.00 Tony Meyer, Meeting ...............................45.00 Rick Monson, Meeting .............................45.00 Tony Phillips, Reimbursement .................40.50 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................116.83 Sharps Trucking, Services ...................2700.00 Gary Smorstad, Meeting..........................45.00 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ..........................956.80 Winn County Auditor, Postage .................60.22 Secondary Road Fund AcenTek, Telephone Service .................143.35 Alliant Energy, Utilities ...........................453.32 Aramark Uniform Services, Services .......38.89 Barco Municipal, Services .....................447.29 Becker Hardware, Supplies .....................48.59 Lee Bjerke, Reimbursement ..................297.96 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service .............................176.51 Bodensteiner Implement Company, Services ..............................................1091.21 Brown Supply Co, Supplies .................1145.50 Calmar Courier, Publications ...................10.40 Carquest Auto Parts, Supplies.................73.26 CDW Gov’t, Supplies ...............................50.92 Construction Accessories, Inc, Roads .................................................6300.00 Culligan, Services ....................................78.50 Decorah Auto Center Inc, Supplies .........85.72 Decorah Mobile Glass, Services ...........453.10 Decorah Tire Service, Services .............499.47 Doug Egeland Tiling, Services.............1000.00 Earth View Enviro, Services ................2283.78

East Side Body, Services ......................497.50 Gary Einwalter, Equipment ......................50.00 Farmers Win Coop, Supplies.................122.50 FleetPride, Parts ....................................194.22 Hillyard, Services ...................................692.72 Holiday Inn Ames, Lodging ....................185.92 Bruce Hovey, Roads ................................50.00 Mabel Co-op Telephone, Telephone Service ..................................36.01 Malcom Enterprises Inc, Services .........100.50 Martin Equipment of IA/IL, Inc, Supplies .87.34 Randall & Susan McConnell, Roads .....670.60 Mid-American Research, Supplies ........228.00 Minnowa Construction, Construction .....................................58150.77 Moyson Resources, Services ................337.50 Napa Auto Parts, Parts ..........................241.99 Beth Novotny, Reimbursement ................14.98 Perry Novak Electric, Services ............4647.52 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................282.60 River City Paving, Materials ..................624.84 Brandon Stille, Reimbursement ...............50.00 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies...................190.84 Thomas Cook, Roads ..............................50.00 Truck Country of Iowa, Supplies ..............60.73 Windstream, Telephone Service ............118.73 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ............................18.00 County Assessor Agency Fund Jennifer Brooks, Reimbursement ............15.99 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ...................................31.05 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.........................99.78 E911 Surcharge Fund, ...................................

AcenTek, Telephone Service .................159.28 Mabel Co-op Telephone, E911 Service ........................................124.58 Emergency Management Comm Walmart Community/RFCSLLC, Supplies ..................................................20.89 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund Midwest Group Benefits, Health Ins Claims ...............................2270.38 Grand Total ....................................196951.32 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, May 26, 2015

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Art Hemesath and granddaughter Dawn French

Ossian Hospice Holds a Fiesta Senior Prom

Photos and Story by Joyce Meyer A grand march started the Senior prom at Ossian Senior Hospice on Friday, May 15. Escorted by family or staff members, the residents paraded in down the aisle in their finery, many in vintage flavor. This was the 4th annual senior prom hosted by the Ossian Senior Hospice. This year’s theme was “Bring on the Fiesta.�

After the grand march, residents took their turn posing in front of the

fiesta-decorated backdrop. Each resident received a corsage, was treated to a lovely arrangement of buffet food, visited with guests and enjoyed music. Names were drawn out of a hat to decide who would become the king and queen. Prom royalty honors went to residents Clarence and Ramona Everman.

The entire staff got into the spirit of things by dressing up for the festive occasion. Activity Director Amy Bar-

ness had a sign-up sheet for different committees. They assisted with activities during the prom. Staff and residents were also helped prepare for the big day. Everyone’s hard work made the event another huge success.

Volunteers on the clothing/corsage committee were Melissa Shinault and Torey Keck (staff) and Anita Tieskoetter and Elsie Timp (residents).

Along with many CNA’s they assisted residents with getting dressed up.

The food committee consisted of Dawn French, Lori Schroeder, Marcia Nesvik, Mary Schissel and Amy Barness (staff) and Dagne Klingman and Mary Blong (residents).

On the decoration committee were Olivia Wenthold, Keegan Frana, Ana Scott, Sara Edie and Elaine Holthaus (staff) and Marie Brincks, Bea Timp and Eleanor Franzen (residents).

The music committee was made up of Ani Reyna (staff). She found the

Bea Tim with Jeanette Buchheit

Ed Polansky escorted by Eileen Courtney

Mary Blong with LaVerne Anderson

Elsie Timp and Missy Shinault

Eunice Frommelt with daughter Pat Heying

Evelyn Wiltgen with Dena Dilaura

Larry Tieskoetter, Marie Tieskoetter and Elaine Holthaus

King and Queen of the prom were Ramona and Clarence Everman

entertainment for the evening, a band called “Mariachi Florez.� The group came all the way from Moline, IL to help fill the event with festive flavor.

Everyone enjoyed their entertainment.

A lot of the staff assisted the residents as their escorts for the grand march and helped serve the fiesta luncheon including. The members included: Dena DiLaura, Olivia Wenthold, LaVerne Anderson, Amanda Ward, Eileen Courtney, Dawn French,

Ana Scott, Madelyn Monroe, Dianne Schultz, Melissa Shinault, Ani Reyna and Libby Manning.

Amy Barness gives her deepest apologies if she has forgotten anyone and thanks all who helped make the Senior Prom event be so special to the residents. Hospice plans on making a photobook of the special memories of the evening.

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Lady Warrior Golfers Grab Silver To Move On With the close of the regular season, comes the beginning of the post-season and South Winn’s girls’ golf team was ready to face it last Monday even though Mother Nature tried to stop them.

“It was cold and windy again,” said Coach Doug Schweinefus. “I’m proud of the girls. They battled the elements once again and we are excited to advance as a team.”

Nine teams showed up to compete at Backbone GCC but only two of the teams could move on to the regional final round and South

Winn was one of them.

The Ladies had a total score of 414, which put them in 2 nd place overall. Freshman Jaden Schweinefus led the way with a final tally of 91, which put her at the top of the list of golfers earning her rights to move on as an individual as well. Skyler Luzum wasn’t far behind finishing the day with a card of 98.

“Jaden had a tougher first nine shooting a 49 but she regrouped and came back with a 42 on the second round,” Schweinefus quipped.

“Skyler is playing solid golf.”

Other SW golfers i ncluded Kelsey Hageman, 110; Jaimie Elsbernd, 115; Jordan Poshusta, 116 and Olivia McGee, 130.

“Everyone is playing more consistently. We didn’t know what to expect coming into the year having such a young team but they have worked hard and keep improving,” finished Schweinefus.

The Lady Warriors will play in the Regional Final round on Tuesday, May 26 in Jesup.

The South Winn girls golf team battled the wind and cold last Monday at their first round regional meet to claim silver as a team and move on to regional finals. Golfers include (l-r): Jaimie Elsbernd, Skyler Luzum, Jaden Schweinefus, Kelsey Hageman, Olivia McGee and Jordan Poshusta. (Photo by Shanna Schweinefus)

Lady Trojans Move On To Second Round Regionals After golfing all season to prepare for the post-season, Turkey Valley’s linksters have moved past the first round of regional play and are ready to take on round two.

Last Monday, the Lady Trojans traveled to Nashua to compete against seven other teams for the first round of post-season golf with the top two teams and top five individuals moving on to the next round.

“Weather conditions were brutal with temps around 50 and winds gusting from 25-35 mph,” Coach John Reicks said. “The wind chill was around 32 degrees.”

As a team, the Ladies placed 2nd with 472 strokes, falling to host-team Nashua-Plainfield by 86 swings.

They edged out Don Bosco by just six strokes.

“The girls fought the elements and placed second behind powerful Nashua-Plainfield to advance to the Regional Final,” noted Reicks. “Today’s scores were high all across the board.”

Taylor Novotny led the Ladies for the day with two rounds of 58 to total

116 and 10th place; Nicole Schmitt was on Novotny’s heels with a 117 from rounds of 59 and 58 putting her in 11th place; Josie Einwalter put together rounds of 60 and 59 placing her at 14th with a 119 total; Nicole Meirick finished with a card of 120 after shooting 57 and 63 to place 16th; Jensen Winter finished with rounds of 65 and 58 to tally 123 for 19th place and Josine Gossling carded a 137 after rounds of 70 and 67 putting her in 30th.

“It certainly wasn’t pretty, but the TV girls found a way to get it done and advance to the next round of regional play,” Reicks said. “Taylor and Nicole S. stepped up and led the way. I was very happy for our girls.

Now we have a chance to play another round of golf, hopefully under better weather conditions. This is the first time since 2008 that the Lady Trojans have advanced to the second round of post-season play.”

The Ladies will play on Tuesday, May 26 at Buffalo Creek GCC near Winthrop.

ABOVE: Becca Hertges pushes the shot put toward the field during Thursday’s State Track field event. Hertges finished 12th. RIGHT SW’s Ben Meyer hurls himself through the air during the long jump on the opening day of the 2015 State Track Meet. Meyer finished 12th in the event. (Mid-America photos.)

Warrior Track & Field Finishes First Day Of State Competition 2015 State Track has begun and South Winn finished four of their 12 events on the first day, Thursday, May 22.

The Lady Warriors competed in two events, the Shot Put and the 4x800 relay. Senior Brittany Shindelar and junior Becca Hertges competed in the Shot Put to start the meet. Shindelar’s throws were 35’ 3.5”, 35’ and 36’ 5.25” with the last throw placing her in 10 th. Hertges threw 35’ 6.5”, fouled on her second throw and finished with a 35’ 9.75” push to end 12th.

The 4x800 relay team consisted of junior RaeAnn Klimesh, sophomores Josie Kriener and Tiana Bullerman and freshman Felicity Taylor

with Klimesh starting the race. The Ladies finished 20 th with a time of 10:10.96.

The Warriors competed in two field events, the shot put and long jump, on the first day.

Junior Carson Lensing competed in the shot put throwing 42’ 9”, 46’ 5.5” and fouled on his last throw to put him in 20th place with his second throw.

Junior Ben Meyer fouled on his first attempt at the long jump then had lengths of 19’ 1.25” and 20’, which landed him in 12th place overall.

Results from Friday and Saturday’s events will be printed in our next issue of the Calmar Courier.

Lensing Finishes 5th In SP; S. Reicks & R. Izer place 6th In Two Mile ABOVE: TV junior Stephanie Martin keeps pace with her closest opponent as she starts the anchor leg of the 4x800 relay. BELOW: TV senior Johanna Blazek takes off for her leg of the 4x800 relay during the opening day of the 2015 State Track Meet. TV finished 13th in the event. (Mid-America photos)

Four of the nine events the Lady Trojans are competing in have been completed and with five total events scored, the Ladies have seven points and sit in 10th place as a team.

Junior Delaney Lensing pushed the shot put 35’ 11”, 34’ 4” and 35’ 10.75” in the prelims of the event then finished with a throw of 33’, a foul on her second attempt and a final push of 34’ 3.25”. Lensing’s first throw of the day, 35’ 11”, put her in 5th place overall, which earned four points for the team.

Sophomore Shelby Reicks earned 6th place in the 3000m run scoring three team points with a time of 11:17.73.

The 4x800 relay team consisting of sophomore Sadie Nymeyer, senior Johanna Blazek, freshman Kassidy Reicks and junior Stephanie Martin ended their race with a time of 10:24.94, an improvement from their 10:33.48 time at the State Qualifying Meet a week ago. The Ladies finished 13th in the event.

Sophomore Sadie Nymeyer ran the 400m dash to cap off the night for the Ladies finishing in 22nd place with a time of 1:04.28.

Senior Ryan Izer was the only competitor for the Trojans on the opening day of the State meet. Izer ran the 3200m in 10:12.29 to take 6th place and score three points for the team. Ryan’s State race time was an improvement over his 10:23.81 performance a week ago at the State Qualifying Meet.

Friday and Saturday’s results will be in our next issue of the Calmar Courier.

TV sophomore Sadie Nymeyer steps out the last few yards of her 400m dash at the State Meet. (MidAmerica photo)

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