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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Area Parishes Welcome Seminarian By Michael Hohenbrink Editor
joined the 34th Army National A new seminarian will be work- Guard Band ing in parishes in the Christ Our Hope in Fairfield. cluster. Music was Seminarian Jacob Rouse began his a big part of time in the area with the weekend of my life, and Feb. 6 and 7. my goal was Rouse will serve in the parishes to become a of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin high school Mary, Little Turkey; Holy Trinity, band direcRouse Protivin; Our Lady of Mount Carmel, tor or even a Lawler; St. John Nepomucene, Fort performer.” Atkinson; St. Luke, St. Lucas; and St. Along the way, something hapMary, Waucoma. pened. Rouse will work with the Rev“However, God had other plans erend Nicholas March, pastor of the and slowly led me to believe that cluster. His plans were “After four better than days in the my plans for area, I can hon- Music was a big part of my life, success and estly say I have and my goal was to become a happiness,” never before said Rouse. “I had a better high school band director or transferred to welcome,” said even a performer. However, Loras College Rouse. “The in Dubuque to God had other plans and people here start my jourare friendly, slowly led me to believe that ney in semiwarm, and very His plans were better than nary. The prohelpful. Luckcess involved ily, growing my plans for success and two years of up in Iowa has happiness. Philosophy and made me used - Jacob Rouse four years of to the cold. I Theology.” am from Cedar Rouse credRapids and go its his family to school in Chicago, so small towns for their support. are a first for me. But I am starting to “My parents are very proud and really like the close and loving com- supportive of my decision to pursue munity.” [the] priesthood,” said Rouse. In his second year of study at St. Rouse’s father, Dan, is in formaMary of the Lake Seminary in Mun- tion for the Permanent Deaconate and delein, Ill., Rouse is here as part of his will be ordained in 2019. Pastoral Internship. Rouse himself is scheduled to be With the experience, Rouse returns ordained next year in May to the tranfrom Illinois to not far from his old sitional diaconate and then in May of home. the following year to the priesthood. “I grew up in Cedar Rapids and Ordination will take place at St. belong to St. Patrick’s Parish,” said Rafael Cathedral in Dubuque. Rouse. “Fr. Ivan Neinhaus, a Fort AtHis mentor during the pastoral inkinson native, is my pastor.” ternship will be the Rev. Nick March. After completing his internship, “I think Jacob is going to make a Rouse will be a step closer to ordina- great impression on our parishes durtion, a journey that has taken him on ing his three months here, and I hope some twisting and turning. that the parishes do the same for him,” “Being raised in a prayerful, said Rev. March. “This internship will Catholic home, I had always thought be a very important part of his semiof priesthood as a good thing to do, nary formation, since it puts him right and many people told me I would in the middle of the life that he aspires make a good priest, but I never really to live one day as a parish priest. I felt called,” said Rouse. “I graduated know the people will welcome him as from Xavier High School and then they welcomed me.”
Ashton Kout and Kassidy Reicks, sophomores at Turkey Valley High School, pose with their roses after receiving them from an anonymous source right before St.Valentine's Day.The gift of roses to all high school girls is a tradition for the school, one going back eight years.
CHIVALRY ISN’T DEAD
Anonymous Roses Gifted For All TVHS Girls By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Students at Turkey Valley High School opened their lockers to a surprise. On the final day of school before St. Valentine’s Day, girls throughout the school saw a single rose in their lockers. Part of a tradition going back eight years now at Turkey Valley, every girl in the school in grades 9 through 12 receives a St. Valen-
tine’s Day rose once during her time in high school as the roses are given out every four years. The Feb. 12 distribution was the third time for the event, with the first taking place eight years ago. Four years ago, the roses were given out. The roses returned again this year. As always, the roses are given anonymously. “I’ve been here for all three [times],”
said Principal Carol Knoll. Knoll praised the inclusive nature of the activity. “Everybody gets one,” she said. For Knoll, it’s a chance for girls to feel special and valued. That sentiment seemed to be the case for students as one after another they opened lockers Friday morning. “It made me happy,” said Kaylee Buckendahl, a junior. For Kassidy Reicks, the experience was likewise a positive one. “I was surprised,” said Reicks,
By Michael Hohenbrink Editor The Turkey Valley community school district could “go green” with its energy. Board members heard tentative details on a how a partial solar project might work for the district as they met Feb. 8. John Nielsen, a representative from Perry Novak Electric in Decorah, briefed board members on options for solar energy with the district. While board members took no action, they did get a glimpse at what
solar energy might look like for the district. The school would not go fully to solar were such a project to be approved but would instead be limited to 40kW under restrictions in place. Also during the meeting, the board gave a first reading to a tentative calendar for the 2016/17 school year. If approved in its current form, the first day of school would be Aug. 23, and the last day of school for students would be May 26. Last day for seniors would be May 19. Christmas break would begin with early dismissal on Dec. 22 and break running through Jan. 2.
On a related note, board members were informed that for the current school year, three snow days had taken place. With two days built in with the current calendar, that leaves one day so far to make up. That will take place Thursday, March 24. Additionally, appointments for Trap Team coaches include: Kurt Klimesh, James Weissenfluh, Leo Balk, Mary Balk, Izaack Best, Henry Langreck, Daryl Kuennen, Paul Mashek, Danielle Mashek, Kurt Huinker, Dave Vsetecka and Robyn Vsetecka. Frank Wilson has been appointed as assistant softball coach.
Troxel Has Pleaded 'Not Guilty'
It may be cold outside, but preschoolers at De Sales in Ossian still found a way to play in the snow.
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a sophomore. “I was like, this is so [wonderful].” The roses are given out by members of the community. No credit is sought by the organizers, and the girls do not know who gave them the roses. Speaking to the paper, one person involved in the effort did offer some background. “Chivalry isn’t dead,” the organizer explained.
Solar Energy Possible At TV
Trial Date Set For Ridgeway Man
Playing in the Snow
TOP LEFT: Kaylee Buckendahl, a junior, holds her rose after finding it in her locker at Turkey Valley High School. BELOW LEFT: Emily Luzum, a junior, holds her rose, a gift that is part of a tradition at TV. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink
A trial date of March 23 has been set for a Ridgeway man arrested on burglary and drug charges. William David Troxel, 35, was arrested Jan. 21 on Old Stage Road near Decorah by the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. Troxel was charged with Burglary-Third Degree, Possession of Meth-Third or Subsequent, and Possession of Marijuana-Third or Subsequent, all Class D felonies. Troxel has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Also arrested at the same time was Astyn Joy Rouse, 25, who was charged with Burglary-Third De-
Astyn Joy Rouse
William David Troxel
gree and a Controlled Substance Violation-Marijuana with the intent to manufacture or deliver, both Class D felonies, and for Possession of a
Controlled Substance-Meth, a serious misdemeanor. Arraignment for Rouse was scheduled for Feb. 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Lady Trojans Make History By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Five weeks. That’s how long Turkey Valley girls have dominated the rankings. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union rankings have the Lady Trojans as the state’s Number 1 team in Class 1A – again! The final rankings have Coach Dan Stepan TV, at 21-0, leading a pack that includes Exira/ Elk Horn-Kimballton at Number 2, Springville at Number 3, Burlington Notre Dame at Number 4 and Kee at Number 5. Coach Dan Stepan said this was unprecedented. “I know that this is the first time the TV girls were ever ranked No. 1 in basketball,” said Stepan. “Any time you accomplish something that has never been done in school history, it is exciting for the girls, coaches, school and community.” Stepan praised the hard work of his players. “The girls have earned their ranking through their hard work all season long,” said Stepan. “It is very cool not only for Turkey Valley, but for northeast Iowa basketball in general; it shows that we play very good basketball in this part of the state.”
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SW Students Will Perform At All State Competition
Anniversary
South Winneshiek took part in the Large Group Speech competition Feb. 6. Students who earned Division 1 Ratings will advance to all state competition Feb. 20. All State/State Results included: Division 1 Ratings: All State Non-Performing Ensemble Acting: (9 Parks): Morgan Martin, Sawyer Breitsprecher, Madisen Ondrashek, and Ben Meyer Freshman Readers Theater: (The Yellow Boat): Sierra Breitsprecher,
Ashley Davis, Ashley Kriener, Jacob Michels, Paul Hageman, Helen Neuzil, Sarah Cullen, Vanessa Hageman, Dahlyn Ott, Josie Lennon, Mary Conway, Mariah Durham, and Mia French All State Performing Readers Theater: (The Crucible): ReaAnn Klimesh, Riley Ott, Libby Manning, Hattie Frana, Sawyer Breitsprecher, Eric Franzen, Josie Kriener, Tiana Bullerman, Kelly Schroeder, Alyssa Timp, Angelia Hakim, Ashley Budde, Cassidy Frana, Kerrigan Upton, and Skyler Luzum Ensemble Acting: ReaAnn
Klimesh, Riley Ott, Kaelen Boe, and Nick Hogan Division 2 Ratings: Improv: Ben Meyer, Alex Quandahl, and Braxton Smith “I am proud of the upper classmen’s passion to earn a performing spot in the readers theater category for a second year in a row against schools much larger than us,” said Coach Jessica Tekippe. “It has really made an impression on the freshmen, and it is exciting to see my entire freshmen team come together and earn an all state nomination their first year out.
Linus and Sharon Kleve Celebrate 50 Years Linus and Sharon (Leuenberger) Kleve, of Calmar, are celebrating 50 years of marriage. They were married Feb. 19, 1966, at St. John’s Church in Fort Atkinson. They are the parents of Amy (Al-
len) Lukas, Amana; Daniel Kleve, Rose Hill, Kan.; Chad and Peg (Dixon) Kleve, Shell Rock; and Darin and Mary (Hemesath) Kleve, Fort Atkinson; and have 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
New Arrival
John and Joann Svendsen of St. Lucas have announced the birth of their son, John Adam Dennis Svendsen, born at 7:53 p.m. Jan. 23, 2016. John Adam Dennis was 6 pounds and 6 ounces and 19 inches long. John’s grandparents are Dennis and the late Maxine Boyer, of St. Lucas, and David and Vicky Svendsen of Castalia. Great-grandparents are
Winneshiek Medical Center Honors Staff Mary Svendsen and Victor Szabo, both of Castalia. This is the first child for the couple.
Tekippe Honored By Ag Secretary An Ossian man has been named as a recipient of the Secretary’s Iowa Ag Leader Award for outstanding leadership in improving Iowa’s water quality. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Certified Crop Advisor Pat Tekippe, a Pioneer sales rep for Farmers Union Cooperative in Ossian. “Partnerships have been a key to the Water Quality Initiative since the very start, and it is great to be able to recognize Certified Crop Advisors who have really taken a leadership role in helping advance water quality efforts in the state,” Northey said. Northey presented the awards at the Agribusiness Association of Iowa’s Showcase and Conference at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Tekippe was recommended by
Central Turkey River Nutrient Reduction Demonstration Project Coordinator, Michelle Elliott.
ISU Awards Degree Shelly (Kuboushek) Christensen, formerly of Calmar, graduated from Iowa State University with a Master of Education degree Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames. At Iowa State University’s winter commencement ceremonies, 2,001
Winneshiek Medical Center named Andy Goodner, M.D., as the 2015 Provider of the Year and honored staff for their years of service and presented the 2015 Star of the Year award at WMC’s annual Staff Appreciation Celebration held in January. Goodner, a family medicine physician, provides full-spectrum primary care, from birth through retirement, including obstetrics and women’s health, pediatrics, and the prevention and management of chronic health conditions such as diabetes. Goodner received his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University, and his medical degree from the University of Iowa. He completed
his residency in family medicine at Fort Collins Family Medicine in Fort Collins, Colo. Goodner joined Mayo Clinic Health SysAndy Goodner tem at Winneshiek Medical Center in 2014. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and resides in Decorah with his family. At the event, 62 staff members were honored for five, ten, fifteen,
twenty, twenty-five, thirty, thirty-five and forty years of service, a total of 855 years of service including members of the active medical staff. Deb Tekippe, of Same Day Services and Nursing Education, was honored for 40 years of service at Winneshiek Medical Center. Also being honored for 40 years was Rosie Teslow, who was unable to attend the celebration. Leah Riehle, a member of Winneshiek Medical Center’s Information Technology department, received the 2015 Star of the Year award at the event.
NICC Is A Tradition For Holthaus Family
Paul Tekippe has been honored by Iowa Secretary of State Bill Northey. File Photo/Calmar Courier
students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 1,638 undergraduate degrees, 252 master’s degrees, and 111 Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Shelly, the daughter of Mike and Ann Kuboushek of Calmar, and her husband, Shane, live in Cedar Falls.
Janice Holthaus took a circuitous route to her college degree. Following the farm crisis of the 1980’s, Janice and her husband, Bill, found themselves forced to sell their farm equipment and livestock in 1995 from their farm in the Spillville area. “It was Bill’s dream to farm,” said Janice, a 1976 graduate of Northeast Iowa Community College’s (NICC) Secretarial program. “Here I was, the mother of four children, and all Bill knew was farming. It was a very difficult time for our family. I realized that I had to go back to college to advance my education – to support our family.” Because her educational and career background focused on secretarial and office work, Holthaus decided that a similar direction would be the best fit for her interests. “I’ve always been a person comfortable with office work,” said Janice. “I was interested in the college’s Nursing program at the time, but I am not a hands-on, patient care type of person. I thought that a combination of business and healthcare education would be the solution,” Holthaus recalled, who decided to enroll in the Medical Transcriptionist program at NICC in 1998. “I was in my mid-40s, and I thought I would be the only older person sitting in the classroom. Lo and behold, I walked into class and found that so many of my peers
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WMC Foundation Offers Camperships The Winneshiek Medical Center Foundation is offering two camperships for Winneshiek County residents to attend an accredited camp for individuals with disabilities. Applications are available through the WMC Foundation Office. Completed applications should be postmarked by Feb. 18 and returned to the WMC Foundation, 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah. For more information about this campership opportunity, call 563-387-3129.
Fort Atkinson Blood Drive ABOVE LEFT: Leah Riehle in Winneshiek Medical Center’s Information Technology department received the 2015 Star of the Year award at WMC’s annual Staff Appreciation Celebration held in January. Riehle (center) is pictured with Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Radtke (left) and Chief Medical Officer Robert Flinchbaugh, D.O. (right). ABOVE RIGHT: Deb Tekippe, of Same Day Services and Nursing Education, was honored for 40 years of service at Winneshiek Medical Center at the annual staff appreciation event held recently. Tekippe (center) is pictured with Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Radtke (left) and Chief Medical Officer Robert Flinchbaugh, D.O. (right).
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were going through the same things. We formed a real camaraderie with one another because we were all in this together.” She earned her Medical Transcriptionist diploma from NICC in 2000 and continued her education to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) in 2001. Her experiences as an NICC student and successful career in the HIT field after graduation influenced the Holthaus family’s educational ambitions. Bill and Janice encouraged their children to consider attending NICC, and two of their daughters and their son also graduated from their mother’s alma mater. “My kids and I had a very positive experience as students at Northeast Iowa Community College. At NICC, everyone is pulling for you and supporting you like a family. Instructors wanted me to succeed; they would offer to tutor you on weekends and at night, and to help you over the phone,” Holthaus explained. “When I attended the college, I was going through real struggles, and NICC gave me hope.” Janice Holthaus is now a Registered Health Information Technologist (R.H.I.T.) and medical coding professional for the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and works fulltime from home. Lynnette (Holthaus) Kruse com-
Thank You To our family and friends, we would like to say thanks for the cards and calls for our anniversary and Jerome’s birthday. Thank you all, Jerome and Madonna Kriener
pleted her Bachelor ’s of Science degree in Nursing from Upper Iowa University after earning an Associate Degree in Nursing from NICC Janice Holthaus in 2003. She is employed in Home Health & Hospice for Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Bill and Janice’s second oldest daughter, Laurie, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and works as an officer for the U.S. Veterans Affairs office for Sac County in Sac City. Allison completed a degree in Human Services from NICC in 2009, transferred to Upper Iowa University to complete a four-year degree in social work and now works at Grandview Rehabilitation Center, in Oelwein, as a social worker. After graduating from the NICC Dairy Science program in 2010, Mitchell transferred his credits to Iowa State University and earned a four-year dairy science degree. Mitchell returned to northeast Iowa to work as a herdsman and is now a feed mill employee and trucker for Union Coop in Ossian and West Union.
The Fort Atkinson Community will sponsor the LifeServe Blood Drive on Monday, Feb. 22 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter. org.
Breakfast At De Sales Gym A breakfast is set for Sunday, Feb. 21 with serving from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the De Sales School Gym. Tickets are available at Luana Savings Bank and State Bank in Ossian or from Eileen Kipp or members of Circle 8.
Little League Fundraiser A Euchre fundraiser is set for 1:30 p.m. at the St. Lucas Community Center on the following Sundays: Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 6 and March 13. All proceeds go to St. Lucas Little League Program.
Lenten Soup Supper Calmar Lutheran Church will host a Lenten Soup Supper, Wednesday, Feb. 17 featuring Chili and Chicken Noodle soups. Serving is from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Youth Archery Event Planned An archery event for kids is set for Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union. Youth ages 8 and older will be able to shoot, though all are welcome. A limited supply of bows will be available for use. Open shooting and shooting instruction will be available.
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Calmar Courier
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
The Tax Man Cometh Social Security might be commonplace today, but in 1937 it was a big deal. An article in the local paper proclaimed that Social Security account numbers were now available for every person over 65, whether employed or not. The Unemployment Compensation Commission wanted every person to apply for his number at his local post office. Separate accounts would be opened for each worker under the provisions of the Unemployment Insurance Act. These accounts would be carried under the social security numbers both for unemployment insurance and old age benefits. First class post offices had cards and numbers there to provide to applicants. Second and third class post offices took applications and forwarded them to Des Moines for action. In addition to Social Security, 1937 was also the year that Joe Louis “the Brown Bomber” defeated Jim Braddock on June 22, to become Heavyweight Champion of the World in boxing. Louis remained champion from 1937 to 1949, winning 66 matches and losing only 4 until his retirement from boxing in 1951. Louis served in WWII and became a hero to all Americans during his lifetime. On average, it cost $26/month to rent a house, $4,100 to buy a new house, 35 cents to buy a tube of toothpaste, and gas was 10 cents a gallon. Since this all sounds pretty cheap by today’s standards, you must realize that the average wage then was $1,780 per year. MAY Fort Atkinson reported that they had seven high school graduates: Gertrude Boyle, Valeria Herold, Leona Huber, Carl Leuenberger, Monica Neuzil, Jeanette Schneberger and Virgil Smith. Their class motto was “Die Trying,” meaning to never give up on further educating and improving yourself, and to make use of the education you have. J. F. Anderson Lumber Company’s big open house drew over 1,600 people to register for prizes, view the new office building, and see the exhibits of the various wholesalers and manufacturers on May 20, 1937. During the afternoon, 16 lbs. of coffee and over 1,100 doughnuts and cookies were served to the visitors. Some of the prizes and winners were: bread boards by G. P. Smith – Mrs. J. E. Pavlovec, Fort Atkinson, Mrs. George Halverson, Calmar, Albert Boe, Decorah, Parnell Hageman, Calmar, Mrs. R. V. Novak, Spillville, and Mrs. Johanna Funke, Ossian; 10 bags of concrete from the Dewey Cement Co. - J. C. Kubesh, Calmar; 3 rolls of 50 lb. Silverstone by the Old American Roofing Co. - Harleth Reisner, Calmar; milk stool by the Janeway Mfg. Co. - Mrs. Ed A. Huber, Calmar; $5 in cash from Calmar Mfg. Co – Felix Wenthold, Festina; $1.00 cash from Mason City Brick & Tile Co. - Frank Vsetecka, Fort Atkinson,
and Mrs. A. A. Novak, Spillville; Jack Knives for Children by Raymer Hardware Co. - Dorothy Rasmussen, Iline Hauber, Curtis Severson, Robert Flaskerud and Ruth Hageman, all of Calmar. Mrs. A. J. Kuhn and Mrs. Anna Holthouse of Calmar each won 1 quart of finishing wax and 1 package of putty by the Glu Kote Co. Alvin Reisner of Calmar won $5 worth of kindling wood from Calmar Manufacturing Company, and Dick Swehla of Spillville won 10 posts from the American Steel and Wire Co. Kenneth Reisner of Calmar is listed as winning “a rooster” by the American Steel and Wire Company...and I am guessing this was a rooster weather vane! St. Aloysius School in Calmar had 13 8th grade graduates in May of 1937. They were preceded by five little people. Rose Hageman was diploma bearer and Betty Doubek, Theresa Kuhn, Edward Gehling and Dennis Huinker were flower bearers. The 1937 8th grade graduates were: Francis Bina, Marilouise Broderick, Catherine Hageman, Ruth Hageman, Cleo Mae Hosper, Mary Huber, Rita Kuhn, Gregory Schissel, Robert Shevik, Marie Shindelar, Lyle Stromsodt and Elias Zweibahmer. Professor Charles G. Stoen, County Superintendent of Schools conveyed highest honors to Cleo Mae Hosper and Marilouise Broderick. Festina reported that a class of 14 children received First Holy Communion at St. Mary’s Church at 8 a.m. Mass on the last Sunday in May of 1937. Rev. A. J. Hubly delivered a very impressive sermon to the large crowd present. The First Communicants were: Roger Gardner, Steven Lansing, Gulda Brincks, LaVerne Massman, Ralph Imoehl, Claude Bucheit, Geneva Huinker, Rita Lechtenberg, Margaret Schupanitz, Marie Schneberger, Mary Ann Busch, Martha Scholbrock, Anita Thuente and Agnes Holthaus. In Fort Atkinson, St. John’s Parochial School had ten graduates: Madonna Kuhn, Mildred Moser, Mildred Schmitt, Cecelia Chipera, Arnold Kuhn, Victor Houdek, Julius Kurash, Clarence Karnik, Ervin Kupka and Benedict Tekippe. Gold Medals were awarded by Father Dostal to the following pupils: General Excellency – Mildred Moser; Religious – Virginia Barloon; Conduct – Edward Ondrashek; and Music-Charles Doubek. JUNE Thursday, June 3, 1937, was the date when the large barn on the Casper Bucheit farm about a mile south of Festina was destroyed by fire, burning to the ground within a few minutes of the fire having been discovered. A large number of farm
Wednesday, March 2 Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicator Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Decorah Monday, March 7 4-H Youth Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Wednesday, March 9 Cer tif ied Pesticide Handler Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Decorah
4-H Omelet Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Danan Lansing Building, Decorah Monday, March 14 Winneshiek County Extension Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Sunday, March 20 4-H County Council Meeting, 5 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Tuesday, March 22 4-H FSQA Training, 5 p.m., Danan Lansing Building, Decorah
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Public Meetings Feb. 9 Winneshiek County Zoning Commission and Winneshiek County Supervisors joint session, 7:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah Feb. 15 Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse NICC Board of Trustees, 3 p.m., NICC Calmar campus boardroom Town Hall Meeting with incoming Superintendent Jay Jurrens, Turkey Valley High School Media Center, 7 p.m.
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neighbors and people from Festina gathered to assist in keeping the barn fire from reaching the other buildings. The Calmar Fire Department was also called to help keep the fire confined to the barn building. The barn stood fairly close to the main highway, and it is possible that a bird might have picked up a lighted cigarette on the highway and carried it into its nest, which might have caused the fire. No one in the household smokes, and there was no new vegetation in the barn that might have caused spontaneous combustion. A three-act comedy entitled “$10,000 Reward” was presented on Friday, June 11 by the Senior Class of Calmar High School. Admission prices were 10 cents, 15 cents and 30 cents. Cast members included: Maynard Fjelstuhl as Sam Evergreen, a colored cook; Violet Luzum as Mrs. Wilkins, owner of “Castle Rock Inn”; Betty Busch as Mariam Hawley, a movie actress; Rose Neuzil as Lizzy Crowley, a servant and more; Clarence Brom as Henry Bailey, bus driver and deputy sheriff; Ruth Vondersitt as “Six Shooter” Anne, an eccentric character; Loretta Krall as Iola Wilkins, a spirited country lass; Audrey Sobolik as Lois Wilkins, the daughter with city experience; and Richard Korbel as Franklin Winslow, the daring air hero. “Town Will Beautify Park This Fall” was the headline about the newly-acquired park area in Calmar. It was planned that the fall of 1937 would be when planting would be done, and the Park Commission had been formed to ask that everyone who was interested in this project take part by donating plants. A list of donors would be kept, and the plantings were not wanted until fall. The Iowa State Planning Board in Des Moines was working on a plan to landscape this piece of property in a pleasing manner, and the information on what types of perennial plants and shrubs were being donated would assist them. This was the park that existed in Calmar before the current post office and parking lot occupied that space. On a Tuesday night in early June, the Calmar Happy-Go-Luckies girls softball team defeated the Ridgeway girls team, with a score of 17-13. The score was close throughout the game. Players on the Calmar team and their positions were: Becvar-shortstop; Krall-catcher; Kudrna-first base; Hathaway-third base; Rothmeyer-pitcher; Broihier-shortfield; Woodhousesecond base; Whitmore-left field; Huber-center field; Doubek-right field. The June 16, 1937, Calmar Courier carried a front-page “warning” from Calmar’s Mayor H. M. Coleman, “It has been reported that numerous people are shooting with guns inside the City Limits. This is a violation of the City Ordinance and any more such reports will be carefully investigated and the offenders severely punished.” Later in June, the northern part of Winneshiek County had a severe windstorm that destroyed many barns
CFS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, CALMAR & SPILLVILLE MONDAY, FEB. 22 Lunch: Chicken Patty on WG Bun, Baked Potato- Calmar, Tator Tots- Spillville, Carrots, Oranges TUESDAY, FEB. 23 Lunch: Soft Shell Taco w/Chicken, Lettuce & Cheese, Pineapple, Jello Fluff WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Peaches THURSDAY, FEB. 25 Lunch: Sloppy Joe on WG Bun, Curley Fries, Peas, Strawberries FRIDAY, FEB. 26 Lunch: Shrimp Poppers-Calmar, Pasta w/ Alfredo Sauce- Spillville, Tator Tots, Corn, Peaches, Pudding DESALES CATHOLIC SCHOOL, OSSIAN MONDAY, FEB. 22 Brkfst: Mini Pancakes, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Goulash, Corn, Peaches
"Making Hay While the Sun Shines" and "They Handed It To Me" were souvenir Calmar cards sent 1914. and outbuildings. Numerous windmills were also uprooted and broken. St. John’s in Fort Atkinson had an ice cream social and “Major Bowes Amateur Contest” on Sunday, June 22, 1937. The winners of the contest were John Forman and Pete Kuhn. Second prize went to the Protivin Quartette. Third prize went to Ben Leuenberger. Those taking part were: 4-H Girls of Fort, Singing; Pete Kuhn, Spillville, Cowboy Singer; Ben Leuenberger, Lawler, Guitar and Songs; Protivin Quartette; Charles and Paul Doubek, Fort Atkinson, Playing Songs; Pauline Busta, Fort Atkinson, Songs (Bohemian); Harmonica Trio (Tupy, Koch, Krivachek), Fort Atkinson, accompanied by Rita Koch; John Forman, Guitar and Songs; and Dolores Jecmenek, Fort Atkinson, Song. At the end of June on a Tuesday afternoon, 34 lady members of the Cresco Garden Club visited Fort Atkinson and were entertained at the Dr. Jecmenek and Miss Kate Sluka flower gardens, miniature pool and rockery. The huge lot of gladiolus and the sizable iris garden drew the most attention. Dr. Jecmenek was a specialist in the field of gladiola, iris, tulips and dahlias, while no better peonies and oriental poppies were to be found than those under the care of Kate Sluka. JULY There was a public notice in the Courier early in the month reminding people that it was unlawful to sell, use or set off any type of fireworks or firecrackers in the City Limits of Calmar—the punishment could be up to 30 days in jail and up to a $100 fine. The Norwegian Mutual Fire Insurance Company held a meeting in Dec-
orah and voted to donate $500 to the Calmar Community Fire Co. to be applied for the purchase of the fire truck that was purchased a few years before, so it could be used for the truck’s general upkeep. They had previously donated $1,000 to Decorah and $500 to Ossian, but none to Calmar when the truck was purchased. The Calmar Community Fire Co., had been very liberal in answering fire calls, and this donation would help them remain vigilant. Calmar pioneered the community fire truck that could be taken out to rural fires as well as those within city limits and had saved much property due to this. In July of 1937, Anton A. Frana leased the building that had housed the Calmar Bakery to the Iowa Liquor Commission for the purpose of a State Controlled Liquor Store that would be in Calmar by September of 1937. This was for a $25 per month rental, and it was not known yet what personnel the store would have. Tony Vondersitt, who was employed at the Washburn Garage in Calmar as a mechanic and welder for several years, had gone into business for himself, operating a shop west of the Calmar Creamery Building. He would continue to do welding of all types as well as repair work on autos and gas engines. Next time, what very popular fantasy novel by a British author that has never been out of print was first published in 1937? Also, what animated film that we still love to see debuted that year? Did bullets fly through a Calmar home in 1937? Did you ever hear of a community lowering the taxes...you will next time!
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Meal locations in Winneshiek County are as follows:
Street NW), Wednesday and Friday - for reservations call 563-534-7517.
Grain Bread; Frosted Cake; Margarine B: No Alternative
Calmar: Senior Center (106 E. Main Street), Tuesday and Thursday - for reservations call 563-5623654.
Feb. 16: A: Beef Italiano; Roasted Potato Medley; Spinach; Wheat Roll with Margarine; Fresh Fruit B: BBQ Chicken; Roasted Potato Medley; Spinach; Wheat Roll with Margarine; Fresh Fruit
Feb. 18: A: Pork with Gravy; Cornbread Dressing; Country Vegetable Blend; Tropical Fruit B: Grilled Chicken Salad; Crackers; Tropical Fruit; Assorted Fruit Juice; Salad Dressing
Feb. 17: BIRTHDAY MEAL A: Roast Beef; Brown Gravy; Mashed Potatoes; California Vegetables; Multi-
Feb. 19: A: Chicken Chili with Crackers; Sliced Carrots; Mixed Green Salad; Peaches and Pineapple; Salad
Decorah: Winneshiek County Senior Center (806 River Street), Monday through Friday - for reservations call 563-3829557. Fort Atkinson: Community Center (300 3rd
Dressing B: Veggie Soup with Crackers; Tuna Salad; Mixed Green Salad; Peaches and Pineapple; Salad Dressing Feb. 22: A: Pineapple Chicken; Baked Potato with Sour Cream; Harvest Beets; MultiGrain Bread with Margarine; Fresh Banana B: Roast Turkey with Gravy; Baked Potato with Sour Cream; Harvest Beets; Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine; Fresh Banana
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In February, the Depot Outlet made the following donations: $1,650 to Bily Clocks Museum to sandblast, prime and paint the clock tower in front of the museum; $2,000 to Aase Haugen Senior Services to help pay for the Music and Memory therapy program to help those with dementia, Alzheimer’s
and other challenges; $2,000 to Decorah Quilts of Valor to make quilts for Winneshiek County veterans touched by war; $2,000 to New Minowa Players to help pay for new siding; $2,000 to Orleans Lutheran Church to help pay for a new roof.
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TUESDAY, FEB. 23 Brkfst: Breakfast Cookie, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Turkey Burger on WG Bun, Potato Wedges, Pears WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 Brkfst: Pancake Sausage Stick, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Corn, Pineapple THURSDAY, FEB. 25 Brkfst: Muffin, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Strawberries FRIDAY, FEB. 26 Brkfst: Cereal, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Fish Nuggets, Tater Tots, Fresh Fruit SOUTH WINN CSD, CALMAR & OSSIAN MONDAY, FEB. 22 Brkfst: Egg Omelet & Toast Lunch: Salisbury Steak, 1 WG Bread (9-12) 2 sl., Scalloped Potato, Fresh Carrots, Apple TUESDAY, FEB. 23 Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Taco Salad, Chips, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Cuban Corn & Black Bean Salsa, WG Bread k-8 (1), Pears WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 Brkfst: Saus. Pancake Stick Lunch: Mandarin Orange Chicken, WG Brown Rice, Fresh Broccoli & Cauliflower, WG Roll, Applesauce THURSDAY, FEB. 25 Brkfst: UBR Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, Green Beans, Romaine Lettuce, (6-12) D. Roll, Mandarin Oranges, Sidekick FRIDAY, FEB. 26 Brkfst: Muffin Lunch: Turkey Burger, WG Bun, R. Lettuce/ Burg. Topping, Sweet Potato, Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit/Peaches TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, PROTIVIN MONDAY, FEB. 22 Lunch: WG Spaghetti, Garlic/Cheese Stick, Marinara Sauce, Veggie Tray, Grapes TUESDAY, FEB. 23 Lunch: Walking Tacos, Mixed Greens, Shredded Cheddar, Cowboy Salsa, Frozen Slushie, Peaches WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 Lunch: Chicken Strips, Baby Carrots, Kiwi, Strawberries, WG Cookie THURSDAY, FEB. 25 Lunch: Hamburger Patty, WG Bun, Cheese, Onion, Tomato, Baked Beans, Pears, Fruit Snacks FRIDAY, FEB. 26 Lunch: Egg Omelet, Tator Tots, Baby Carrots, Juice Box, Banana, WG Donuts TURKEY VALLEY CSD JACKSON JUNCTION MONDAY, FEB. 22 Brkst: Egg Omelet & Toast Lunch: Chicken Patty, Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans, Pears TUESDAY, FEB. 23 Brkfst: French Toast Sticks Lunch: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Coleslaw, Pineapple WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Soft Shell Chicken Fajita, Romaine Lettuce, Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa, Rice, Peaches THURSDAY, FEB. 25 Brkfst: UBR Bar Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Strawberries, Bread & Butter Sandwich FRIDAY, FEB. 26 Brkfst: Cereal & Toast Lunch: Stuffed Cheese Sticks, Marinara Sauce, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Grapes
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News / Worship
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Try These Dishes In Honor Of Our Former Presidents Presidents Day is Feb. 15. The following interesting information comes from history.com. Presidents Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated Feb. 22, Washington’s actual day of birth, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present. Try a couple of great recipes from the Reagan and Jefferson families. These past presidents’ recipes are from cdkitchens. Thomas Jefferson’s Favorite Bread Pudding 1 ½ pounds cubed stale bread 4 cups scalded milk ½ pound butter ½ pint brandy 8 eggs 3 cups sugar ¾ tablespoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut up bread while milk and butter are heating in a pot. Combine liquids, eggs, sugar and spice. Add bread last by submerging it using your hands so that it gets thoroughly soaked. Transfer into a buttered 9- by 13-inch pan,
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pouring gently so that bread doesn’t break up too much. Bake until an inserted skewer or knife comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Ronald Reagan’s Rancho California Rice 1 cup onion, chopped 4 tablespoons butter 4 cups rice, cooked 2 cups sour cream 1 cup cottage cheese 1 bay leaf, crumbled Salt and pepper, to taste 16 ounces whole green chilies (canned) 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Sauté onions in butter until limp. Add rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Mix well. In greased casserole dish put a layer of rice mixture, a layer of chilies (seeded and cut into strips), and 1/2 cup cheddar. Repeat (save 1/3 c. cheddar), ending with a layer of rice. Bake for 25 minutes in 375 degrees F oven. Top with remaining cheese, and bake 10 more minutes. Scalloped Potato Soup From Ellene Renaud 2 T. butter 1 large onion, diced ½ tsp. dried minced garlic 2 celery stalks, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 to 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes 4 large potatoes, diced ½ to 1 lb. cooked ham, diced 1 c. water
1 T. vegetable bouillon ¼ c. all-purpose flour 1 qt. milk 1 can evaporated milk (substitution: 1½ c. half & half) ½ lb. cheddar cheese, chopped (substitution: Velveeta) Salt and pepper to taste In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add vegetables and sauté. Add ham, and cook for about five minutes, stirring frequently. Add water, minced garlic, parsley and bouillon. Cover to steam until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour, and then slowly stir in both types of milk. Allow mixture to get hot, but do not boil. Stir in cheese, and melt while soup thickens. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Hot Hoagie Sandwiches From Lois Folkerts 1 (5-oz.) can chicken ¼ tsp. garlic salt ¼ c. mayonnaise ¼ c. sour cream Chopped onion, optional 1 T. chopped parsley ½ loaf French bread 6 oz. grated cheddar cheese Slice bread in middle. Combine all ingredients, and spread on bread evenly. Broil until hot and slightly brown. Cut into sections and serve. Till next time, enjoy this poem from primaryteachers.org Lincoln and Washington, They are remembered on President’s Day. Two men in history, Who gave us liberty, Oh, honor their memories, On this great day.
Hattie Hauber Hattie Hauber, 91, of Ridgeway, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah. Mass of Christian burial was held at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Spillville, at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11 with the Rev. Robert Gross officiating with interment in the church cemetery. Hattie Elizabeth (Silhacek) Hauber was born Jan. 1, 1925, the daughter of Wenzel and Mathilda (Panosh) Silhacek on the family farm near Spillville. Hattie attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Spillville and graduated in 1943 from Decorah HATTIE HAUBER High School. Hattie was united in marriage to Joseph Hauber May 12, 1948, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville. Together they farmed near Ridgeway and raised their five children. Hattie was a wonderful cook and enjoyed making kolaches. She loved to hear about her grandchildren and all of their activities. She loved playing bingo, golfing, bowling, making rosaries, ceramics, cross-stitching and Czech stitchery. She enjoyed traveling with Joe to Texas, throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, Australia and 1925-2016 Spain. Hattie was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, where Services: she taught CCD, and the Catholic 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11 Daughters of America, the Legion of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Mary and the monthly birthday club. Spillville Hattie is survived by: her husArrangements by: band, Joseph “Joe” Hauber, RidgeBalik Funeral Home way; five children: Larry (Roxanne) Spillville Hauber, Decorah, Linda England, Janesville, Tim (Natalie Tomaras) Hauber, Grimes, Tom (Nancy) Hauber, Decorah, and Randy Hauber, Des Moines; along with her grandchildren: Kerry (David) Tantillo, Chad (friend, Larissa) Hauber, Keith, Rachel Hauber and Christopher (Donnelle) Hauber, Lance and Lee England, Jacqueline (Adam) Hale, Logan and Lexie Hauber, Analese, Powell, Tira and Salisa Hauber; her great-grandchildren: Jordan Hauber, Hayden and Tempe Hauber, Roman, Leighton and Lily Tantillo, and Kaleb Hauber; one sister, Mary Leuenberger, Ossian; two brothers-in-law: Dwayne (Phyllis) Hauber, Ridgeway, and Vincent (Patricia) Hauber, Ridgeway; along with many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Hattie was preceded in death by her parents: Wenzel and Mathilda (Panosh) Silhacek; her son-in-law, Richard England; two brothers: Edward (Mildred) Silhacek and Jim (Louise) Silhacek; one sister, Sister Regina Marie OSF; and one brother-in-law, Clinton Leuenberger. Arrangements are being handled by Balik Funeral Home, Spillville.
Brady Kuennen
This is a weekly feature highlighting some of Iowa’s unsolved homicides in the hopes that it will lead to new tips and potentially help solve cases. The project is a partnership between this newspaper and other members of the Iowa Newspaper Association.
Clarence Raymond Case Clarence Raymond “Ray” Case was found bludgeoned to death inside Ray and Edith’s Travel Inn at 1646 W. Locust Avenue in Davenport on Thursday, Feb. 16, 1961. Case — a World War I veteran — owned and operated the local tavern with his wife, Edith. A customer discovered Case’s body at 10:30 a.m. after stopping by the bar to visit with Case. He told police he found the back door unlocked, and that when he entered the tavern he found Case sprawled on the floor in a pool of blood. The cause of death was due “to three skull fractures which could have been caused by any instrument with a sharp edge.” It appeared Case had been struck from behind while sitting at a table near the bar’s rear entrance. The cash register, which had not been closed out from the previous night, displayed a 10-cent sale on the tape. Case normally deposited the day’s sales into the business’ safe, with $50 set aside to use for the next day’s opening. Davenport Police found the safe unlocked and containing only loose change.
Officials discovered blood in a phone booth and latent fingerprints, as well as a toilet seat ripped away from the bowl. The seat had broken into a U-shape and appeared to match the blows to Case’s head. During a neighborhood canvass, officials found a blood-stained pop bottle a few blocks away near a school, and a waitress from a doughnut store told investigators that at approximately 5:45 a.m. she’d heard banging noises coming from the tavern. A vehicle with big fins was reportedly seen the previous evening in the bar’s back parking lot. A blood-stained piece of clothing found at the scene was sent to the FBI for analysis. Investigators checked into the minutest details in search of clues to Case’s murderer but were still looking for the last customer known to have been in the tavern about 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 16. All individuals who’d been in the bar that night were photographed and fingerprinted. Ten people also took lie detector tests, but all were cleared.
CLARENCE RAYMOND CASE | Age: 62 | Died: February 16, 1961 Hometown: Davenport Body Found: Davenport Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.
If you have any information about Clarence Case’s unsolved murder please contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at (515) 725-6010, or contact the Davenport Police Department at (563) 326-7979.
Brady Kuennen, 36, of Waucoma, died near Rockland, Mich., from injuries he received in a snowmobile accident Feb. 10, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 15 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 307 East Main Street, St. Lucas with Rev. Nick March presiding. Burial was in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 2:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church and also after 9:30 a.m. at the church on Monday morning. Brady Allan Kuennen was born Jan. 5, 1980, the son of Ron and Susan (Schmitt) Kuennen in Decorah. Brady graduated from Turkey Valley High School in 1998. While in high school, he worked for Schmitt Fertilizer. He then attended Northeast Iowa Community BRADY KUENNEN College (NICC) in Calmar, graduating with an Ag Business Degree. He farmed the family farms alongside his grandfather and father for many years. In the off-season, he did carpentry work for Terry Bouska Construction. He was united in marriage to Wendy Van Sickle on Aug. 27, 2005, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas. To this union, they were blessed with three children: Brooklyn, Kendall and Blake. Brady enjoyed camping, bowling and snowmobiling. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and Dallas Cowboy fan. Brady was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church, serving on the church’s finance council and on the Board of the Farmer’s Union Coop. He also was a 1980-2016 member of the Iowa Corn Growers AsServices: sociation and active with the St. Lucas 10:30 Monday, Feb. 15 Little League. Brady was a loving and St. Luke's Catholic Schurch caring husband, father, son and brother St. Lucas and will be missed by many. Arrangements by: Brady is survived by: his wife, WenSchluter-Balik Funeral Home dy Kuennen, Waucoma; three children: Decorah Brooklyn, Kendall and Blake Kuennen; his parents: Ron and Susy Kuennen, Waucoma; two sisters: Kim (Eric) Stevens, Iowa City, and Kara (Lee) Einck, Waucoma; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Jeff and Donna Van Sickle, Waucoma; his sisters and brothersin-law: Nichole (Matt) Steffens, Festina, Kim (Eric) Kuehner, Lawler, Bruce (Kelsey) Van Sickle, North Liberty, Andrew (Brittany) Van Sickle, North Liberty, and Samantha (Sean) Flaherty, Apple Valley, Minn.; his nieces and nephews: Hudson Stevens, Hayden, Kort, Clete and Blair Steffens, Emmett, Gretta and Elsie Kuehner, Esther Van Sickle, and Liam and Leyton Van Sickle; his grandparents: Victoria Schmitt, West Union, Phyllis Van Sickle, Fayette, and Evelyn “Sis” Wurzer, Hawkeye; his aunts and uncles: Nancy Roush, Cedar Rapids, Gloria Wagner, West Union, Sally (Mike) Hensley, Kerrville, Texas, Debbie (Gus) Kapnisis, West Union, Kathy (Brian) Dunt, West Union, Mike (Janet) Schmitt, Waucoma, Mary (Ken) Bouska, Chatfield, Minn., Mark (Karen) Schmitt, New Hampton, Marlene (Terry) Bouska, Hawkeye, Marvin (Traci) Schmitt, Waucoma, Deb (Neil) Ratzlaff, Omaha, Neb., Jim (Kelly) Van Sickle, Laurens, Michelle Van Sickle, Oelwein, Jon (Bobbie) Van Sickle, Fredericksburg, Carol (Don) Zilmer, Broken Arrow, Okla., Dean (Diane) Wurzer, Hawkeye, Allan (Joyce) Wurzer, Waucoma, Inez (Steve) Scholbrock, Denver, Colo., Faye (Floyd) Winter, Waucoma, Sheila (Randy) Bratrud, Kensett, and Norma (Duane) Frey, Lisbon, along with many great aunts, uncles and cousins, and his dog, Duke. Brady was preceded in death by his grandparents: Al and Norma Kuennen, Bernie Schmitt, George Van Sickle, and Edwin Wurzer; one brother-in-law: Nathan Van Sickle; and three uncles: Joel Van Sickle, Jerry Van Sickle, and Paul Wagner. Memorials may be given in memory of Brady to the Brady Kuennen Memorial Fund, % Schluter - Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Avenue, Decorah, IA 52101.
Edythe Cekal Edythe Cekal, 91, of Spillville, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville with the Rev. Robert Gross presiding. Burial will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery near Protivin at a later date. Balik Funeral Home in Spillville was in charge of arrangements.
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Worship Schedule ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Father Nicholas March Sunday, Feb. 21: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, Feb. 21: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST Calmar Pastor Linda Thompson Sunday, Feb. 21: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Pastor Phil Olson Sunday, Feb. 21: 9 a.m. Springfield Worship 10:30 a.m. Calmar Worship DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Father Robert Gross Sunday, Feb. 21: 8 a.m. Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday, Feb. 21: 9 a.m. Worship HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Father Nicholas March Thursday, Feb. 17 8:45 a.m. School Mass No Weekend Mass MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Father Nicholas March Friday, Feb. 19: 8:30 a.m. Mass No Weekend Mass OSSIAN LUTHERAN Ossian Pastor Dave Lenth Sunday, Feb. 21: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Father Robert Gross Saturday, Feb. 20: 4 p.m. Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Father Robert Gross Sunday, Feb. 21: 10 a.m. Mass ST. BENEDICT PARISH Decorah Reconciliation Saturday at 3:15 p.m. or by appointment Saturday, Feb. 20: 4:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, Feb. 21: 7:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Fort Atkinson Father Nicholas March Sunday, Feb. 21: 8:30 a.m. Mass Tuesday, Feb. 23: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN, STAPLETON Rural Waucoma Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Pastors Sunday, Feb. 21: 10:30 a.m. Worship ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC St. Lucas Father Nicholas March No Weekend Mass Wednesday, Feb. 24 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Waucoma Father Nicholas March No Weekend Mass ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN, RICHFIELD Rural Sumner (8 miles SW of Waucoma) Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Pastors Sunday, Feb. 21: 9 a.m. Worship ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC Spillville Father Robert Gross Saturday, Feb. 20: 6 p.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Ossian Sunday, Feb. 21: 10 a.m. Worship TRINITY LUTHERAN Calmar Pastor Jesse DeDeyne redeemertrinity.com Sunday, Feb. 21: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ZION LUTHERAN Castalia Pastor Alan Wicks Sunday, Feb. 21: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship with Holy Communion
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Drop The Selfie Stick And Back Up Slowly As my knowledge of youth-speak ended with TMI, I’m beginning to find that I’m being left, cheerfully to my mind, outside of the mainstream. Celebratory selfie? By Michael Hohenbrink On fleek? Editor ICYMI? Lest I forget - what exactly is unboxing and why would anyone watch And don’t quit your day jobs, all someone do that? For what purpose have its moments. Yet, even with this relatively you designers of online software and would anyone watch someone unpack that box of random tchotchkes straight-forward mechanism, I still the like. By contrast, one of the reasons I cannot quite escape curveballs left by Aunt Gladys? love working in print so much is its When precisely did the Internet thrown by new technology. Relating to this, in a recent discus- permanence. stop being for streaming old episodes Verba volant, scripta manent, as sion on Facebook, a friend mentioned of Alf and playing Doom? And why does anyone post pic- that thanks to our discussion, that the Romans used to say. Words flitter away, but print is said Facebook tures of food? was – helpfully – permanent, is one way to relay that. Instagram, SnapSo, do not look for me to be betrying to sell him chat, Tumblr et al. hind the next unboxing video you merchandise. They all seem, in Lest I forget - what Apparently, find online. part at least, as if While it’s indeed possible surpristhis works by they exist to some exactly is unboxing some algorithm es might abound in said containers, degree as gigantic and why would picking up on it’s more likely old socks, outgrown timekillers. your speech and children’s clothing and miscellaIndeed, confirmanyone watch in real time shift- neous junk are there in the stead of ing this, Tumblr’s someone do that? ing ad content to anything more interesting. repeated slogan is Still, perhaps I should learn to the subject about “You’ll never be For what purpose play nice with the modern world. which you have bored again.” would anyone watch Maybe, I should learn to conform most recently I might challenge someone unpack r a n t e d u p o n , a bit better. this. Embrace that technology even. with thoughts inWhat if I really that box of random The same friend who pointed out scribed on fleetdo not have any intchotchkes left by ing electronic im- the effort by Facebook trying to sell terest in watching pulses that pass him things, also pointed out a colleccat videos? Aunt Gladys? for words in the tion of pictures of kittens, collected It’s the type of together with the sayings of H.P. electronic realm. situation that could Lovecraft. Mention a trip to Cancun? tempt me to drop off the grid and emThat juxtaposition is likely not Hotel booking sites pop up. brace a more rustic existence. That quite what that writer intended, ever. As might car rental options. is, if some rich uncle, unbeknownst Yet, it is strangely interesting in a And tanning options, all the better to us heretofore, were to will us millions of dollars to retire to a beach on to get ready before you hit the beach. way. Perhaps, there is something to all Being the friends we are, a couple some sunny Pacific isle. Sipping “boat drinks” as Jimmy of us began to attempt to deliberately of this. Just don’t Buffet would say, listening to Mr. game the system. Deliberately, we said things to di- expect to see Buffet and enjoying a reprieve from the harsh Iowa winters, guaranteed to rect the attention of the piece of code me wielding a put hair on your chest, I might safely running things along channels of our selfie stick. choosing. remove myself from such concerns. Our results were mixed. My tarBarring that happy set of circumstances, I’m stuck trying to adapt to geted ads included “Make $150K/ a technical milieu that’s increasingly YR transforming garages!” Back to the drawing board, throwing curveballs my way. Years back, I finally adapted to perhaps. Facebook. I still enjoy a good book, but I have found that Facebook does
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Every Single Young Person Matters By Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D. President, Northeast Iowa Community College Nationwide, 2.4 million youth ages 16 through 24 are not in school and not working. This is a conservative estimate by the Congressional Research Service last October; other analyses place the estimate above 5 million. When workforce shortage is a major concern nationwide, the U.S. has a large number of young people who could become qualified to fill employment needs, yet are not currently engaged in education and training programs. We call these individuals opportunity youth. CRS stressed that, “Without attachment to work or school, disconnected youth may be vulnerable to experiencing negative outcomes as they transition to adulthood.” Cost to society includes lost earnings, lower economic growth, lower tax revenues, increased crime and higher government spending. In the Northeast Iowa Community College district, how do we engage our opportunity youth? First, Re-engage Dubuque was created more than three years ago through a partnership of the Dubuque Community School District, NICC and Project HOPE to step up our engagement efforts. Re-engage Dubuque employs coaches to reach out and connect students who have recently dropped out of high school to alternative educational completion options and post-secondary education. Statistics indicate that a high school dropout is twice as likely to have a job whose pay falls below federal poverty guidelines. As of September 2015, Re-engage Dubuque coaches have engaged 308 high school dropouts. Already, 39 students have earned high school diplomas and 56 have completed High School Equivalency Diplomas (formerly the GED). In the program’s first year alone (2012-2013), the dropout rate in the Dubuque Community School District decreased by 35 percent and continues to improve. As a boy, Joseph dreamed of becoming an astronaut, yet he decided to drop out during his junior year because he felt like he did not belong. When Joseph turned 18, he wanted to change his path. A re-engagement
coach, Temwa Phiri, worked with Joseph to develop a personalized plan to complete his High School Equivalency Diploma and attend college. Today, Joseph is studying biology at the University of Dubuque and pursuing a career in medical research. Second, other strategies include a $2.7 million U.S. Department of Labor grant leveraged by NICC and our partners to launch the Career Learning Link program in 2014. CLL introduces high school students to high-demand career areas and sets them on the pathway to career and educational opportunities beyond high school. So far, 240 high school students are enrolled in career pathways in Health, Business, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Manufacturing and Information Technology; 238 students and 48 teachers participated in workplace tours; and 1,053 students attended NICC career fairs. Krys’ high school years were clouded in career uncertainty. “I was a junior, and I honestly just started to say to myself about my future career, ‘What in the world am I going to do? I had no idea,’” Krys said. “Career Learning Link identifies your strengths and weaknesses and helps you to decide what career you’re interested in. I’m the first in my family to pursue a college degree, and Career Learning Link helps you with everything along the way.” Third, NICC partners with our 25 high schools to offer college credit coursework to their students. This helps to bridge the gap between high school and college by supplementing high school curricula with college courses. Last year, 2,740 students enrolled in NICC courses and earned 21,297 credits, saving their families an estimated $10.7 million in tuition! Nine high schools also partner with NICC to grow their Project Lead the Way curricula to promote advanced manufacturing, information technology, and engineering careers. Together, let us continue to engage our youth, plant the seed of educational and career possibilities and nurture their growth. The author has been president of Northeast Iowa Community College, which has campuses in Peosta and Calmar and centers across the region, since October 2011. His email address is weel@nicc.edu.
Roses are red, violence is too ▪ “Deadpool” is playing at a theater near you. Valentine’s Day is coming up on Sunday (Note: You’re reading this in the future. Valentine’s Day will have come and gone in between me writing this column and it arriving at your door) and I, like so many others, will take the opportunity to dress in my nicest clothes and head out… to see the Deadpool movie. After all, what better way to spend Valentine’s Day than watching a spandex clad mercenary crack jokes while using an assortment of blades and guns to dispatch his foes. It’s a good time. But you know who won’t be going
to see “Deadpool?” Children. Well, that’s probably not true. There will doubtlessly be more than a few parents or guardians that think their kid is mature enough to handle the Merc with the Mouth’s R-Rated antics. But by-and-large this movie will be viewed by an adult audience. This is much to the disappointment of 8-year-old Matthew, a Deadpool fan who wrote out his best arguments to his mother as to why she should allow him to watch the movie. Among the reasons are, “I like the trailer a lot,” “I do my homework all the time,” “I promise to cover my eyes if you tell me” and “I promise to clean my room and like superheroes a lot.” Somehow I doubt that these arguments will convince Matthew’s mother to let her son into the movie. That said, Matthew does bring up a good point. Why is “Deadpool” rated-R? After all, he may be among the more violent comic book characters
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Travis Fischer out there, but that doesn’t change the fact that he is a comic book character. Deadpool was created in the early 90’s, back in a day when the average comic book readers were still children. And even as time marched on, most of Deadpool’s appearances have still been in books suitable for teenagers. Deadpool has had plenty of exposure to youth demographics outside of comics as well, appearing in at least one animated movie that I can recall and getting his own episode in the very kid-friendly “Ultimate Spider-Man” cartoon. With the exception of a few books in Marvel’s MAX line and the M-
Rated video game, Deadpool has been mostly for the kids. Or, at least the immature. I suppose this situation isn’t entirely without precedence. Deadpool may be a kids character getting an R-Rated movie, but the reverse has happened plenty of times in the past. “Aliens” and “Predator” for instance, are R-Rated movies. But that didn’t stop Kenner from releasing a line of action figures to kids. “RoboCop” is even worse when it comes to extreme violence, but Orion still produced a Saturday Morning Cartoon about the character just a year after the movie came out. Even the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, one of the premiere kidfriendly franchises, spawned from a comic series that was relatively dark and graphic. In fact, the Ninja Turtles and Deadpool have a lot in common. Both are wisecracking ninja parody characters that have become kid-friendly action heroes. Yet somehow I doubt we’ll be seeing
a Rated-R Ninja Turtles movie any time soon. Don’t get me wrong. I’m perfectly fine with “Deadpool” differentiating itself by going where no recent comic book movie has gone before. Ironically, the R-Rating will allow the movie to make the most out of Deadpool’s immature sense of humor. It’s still strange that, in an age of PG-13 Die Hard and Terminator movies, it’s the movie about an unkillable mercenary who acts like Bugs Bunny that goes for the hard R. R-Rated movies are a hard sell in Hollywood. Particularly when you know you could get away with a PG13. I suppose that’s just a testament to the confidence that the writers have in their work. Sorry kids, but you’re just going to have to sit this one out. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and is actually two 12-year-olds standing on each other in a trench coat.
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PUBLIC RECORDS: WINNESHIEK COUNTY AND FAYETTE COUNTY Winneshiek County Court Traffic Anita Marie Smisek, Sinsinawa, Wis., speeding; Bruce Thomas Dahl, Sr., seat belt; Katie Elizabeth Diedrich, Rochester, Minn., speeding; Todd A. Yeomans, Prairie Du Chien, Wis., speeding; Gannon Reed Jordahl, Hutchinson, Minn., speeding; Jarred J. Bappe, Ridgeway, manner of conveyance – loaded gun; Richard Vick Hovey, Cresco, shooting firearm over water, highway or railroad;
Dennis Lee Osmundson, Calmar, speeding; Sury S. Jimenez, Streamwood, Ill., speeding; Jess Cole Sickles, Lansing, possession by a minor; Tyler Carl Kurt, Calmar, failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way; Dalton Adam, Waukon, no insurance and operating non-registered vehicle; Philip K. Jostad, Holmen, Wis., failure to comply with safety regulations rules; Austin Donald Malli, Postville, operation without registration card or plate; Adam Thomas Badger, Rochester, Minn., speeding; Harlan
Trytten Bakken, Waukon, speeding; Katie Ann Willis, Monona, speeding; Stanley G. Shimek, Calmar, speeding; David John Waltzing, Freeport, Minn., speeding; Zachary Allan Crandall, Waukon, speeding; Gideon Gori Moranga, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding; Elizabeth Aylward, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office Jake Burke, 21, of Elma, was
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS City of Spillville OFFICIAL PROCEEDIGNS CITY OF SPILLVILLE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 The Spillville City Council held their regular February meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Mayor Klimesh called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present, Wagner, Straube and Balik. VanHorn arrived at 7:09. Absent, Schmitt. Richard Kuhn was present to request a building permit for a new home in the Berg-Novak addition. Moved by Straube, seconded by Balik to approve a building permit for Richard Kuhn. On roll call vote, Ayes; Wagner, Straube and Balik. Nays; none. Motion carried. Received the library report. The library has subscribed to Bridges. This is a resource for people with kindles, nooks, etc to get free ebooks through the library. There will be an open house at the library on February 27th from 9-12 a.m. to help anyone interested in the program. Representatives from the South Winneshiek Recreation Committee addressed the council. They want to establish 28E agreements for all communities that want to be a part of the program. They want to hire a coordinator that would be responsible for programs and scheduling of activities etc. The program would provide recreational activities for residents in the southern portion of Winneshiek County. They want to maximize the use of facilities in all participating communities with the exception of swimming. The monies spent on individual programs, Little League, youth football, etc, would be used toward this agreement. Moved by VanHorn, seconded by Wagner to participate in and pledge $5000 to the South Winneshiek Recreation Department. On roll call vote, Ayes; VanHorn, Wagner, Straube and Balik. Nays; none. Motion carried. Discussed the benefits of a contract with Municipal Pipe and Tool. Moved by Balik, seconded by Straube to authorize the Mayor to sign a 5 year contract with Municipal Pipe and Tool for sewer maintenance. On roll call vote, Ayes; VanHorn, Wagner, Straube
and Balik. Nays; none. Motion carried. Received the city maintenance report. There are several trees that need to come down in the park while the ground is frozen. Moved by Balik, seconded by Straube to approve the minutes of the January 5th and January 20th meetings. On roll call vote, Ayes; VanHorn, Wagner, Straube and Balik. Nays; none. Motion carried. Received the treasurers’ report. Moved by Straube, seconded by VanHorn to approve the treasurers’ report. On roll call vote, Ayes; VanHorn, Wagner, Straube and Balik. Nays; none. Motion carried. A budget meeting will be held Thursday, February 11th at 6:00 p.m. Annexation – tabled. Codification – tabled. State Exam review – tabled. Salary Discussion - tabled. Committee Appointments – tabled. Moved by VanHorn, seconded by Wagner to set the public hearing for the 2017 budget for March 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Moved by VanHorn, seconded by Balik to approve the following bills for payment. On roll call vote, Ayes; VanHorn, Wagner, Straube and Balik. Nays; none. Motion carried. January 2016 Receipts General - $17,509.23 Clocks - $136.08 Road Use - $4160.52 Local Option Sales Tax - $3373.93 Water - $12,018.97 Sewer - $10,306.35 City Of Spillville 3:17 p.m. Claims Paid & Summary Of Receipts 02/08/2016 January 2016 Northeast Iowa Tree Service, Llc, General-Christmas Decorations ......... -550.00 Us Cellular, Sewer -Telephone .............. -98.84 Hawkins, Inc, Water-Supplies .............. -160.55 Huber's Store, Water-Supplies .............. -15.65 Valley Automotive, Special Revenue Equipment Repair ............... -172.51 Marv Smith Electric,
General Park Electrical Updates ........ -408.38 Mediacom, Clocks Internet Access........ -55.30 Mid-America Publishing Corp., General - Publications ........................ -170.01 Heying Manufacturing, Special Revenue - Shop R&M ............ -466.74 City Of Calmar, General- Fire Protection .................. -3,000.00 Fencl Oil & Lp Co., General -Clocks - Lp.......................... -270.00 Centurylink, General - Library Telephone ............................. -109.13 Alliant, Electricity-General-$1543.45-Proprietary-$713.81 .................................... -2,257.26 Advantage Business Solutions, Inc., Gf-Software-$499.75*Sf-Software & Supplies$1142.97*Wf-S1142.98 ................... -2,785.92 Discover, Clocks Cc Fees.................... -213.91 Mainstreet Minimart, Ru Fuel ................ -83.51 Graphics, Inc., Water Testing................. -15.26 Centurylink, General & Clocks Telephone ............................... -233.00 Ness Pumping, Water Capitol ............. -150.00 Fencl Oil & Lp Co., Fuel For Vehicles.... -55.38 Wellmark/Bluecross, Health Insurance ............................. -1,631.34 Ipers, Payroll Liabilities ........................ -403.69 United States Treasury, Payroll Taxes ...................................... -659.24 Wellmark/Bluecross, Health Insurance ............................. -1,631.34 Kulish, Joane, General Payroll ............ -388.28 Timp, David, Road Use ....................... -429.84 Phillips, Larry J, Road Use Payroll ...... -843.42 Timp, David, Road Use Payroll ........... -427.30 Fisher, Jennifer K, General Payroll ...... -332.95 Kray, Colleen M, General Payroll ........ -241.45 Phillips, Larry J, Road Use Payroll ...... -615.31 Moved by Straube, seconded by Balik to adjourn. On roll call vote, Ayes; VanHorn, Wagner, Straube and Balik. Nays; none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Attest: Mayor, Michael T Klimesh Joane Kulish, City Clerk
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arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for Operating While Under the Influence in a creek east of County Road W14 at 2:14 a.m. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 7 At approximately 11:45 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested Margaret Martha Block, 32, of Fayette, on a Howard County warrant for failure to appear. Feb. 8 A Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested Craig Leroy Coventry, Jr., 47, of Hazelton, on a Black Hawk County Mittimus for failure to serve jail time. Craig Coventry Jr. has been turned over to Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office where he will serve out his sentence. Original charge was driving while license suspended. At approximately 10:30 a.m., a deputy arrested Shawn C. Miller, 40, of West Union, on a valid arrest warrant for parole violation. Feb. 9 Dalton Michael Veber, 20, of OelOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS City of Spillville OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF SPILLVILLE FEBRUARY 11, 2016 The Spillville City Council held a special meeting on February 11, 2016, at the Spillville City Hall at 6 p.m. Mayor Klimesh called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present, Wagner, Schmitt, Straube, Balik and VanHorn. Absent, none. The meeting was spent working on the 2017 budget. It was decided that the public hearing for the 2017 budget will be held March 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. rather than March 1, 2016 at 7:00. Regular council meetings will still be held the first Tuesday of the month but they will start at 6:00 p.m. rather than 7:00. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Attest: Mayor, Michael T Klimesh Joane Kulish, City Clerk
wein, was arrested by Washington County, Mo., authorities on a Fayette County Warrant for violation of pretrial release with an original charge of burglary-third and possession of a controlled substance. Christopher Lloyd Buckman, 29, of Oelwein, turned himself in to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Buckman was wanted on a Fayette County warrant for failure to appear with an original charge of debtors exam bond. Feb. 10 Black Hawk County Authorities arrested Bruce Lee Miller, 22, of Waterloo, on a Fayette County warrant for probation violation with an original charge of burglary-third degree. After a female subject came to the Fayette County Jail to visit an inmate, it was learned that she had driven to the jail without a license. After investigation, Malia Maria Williams, 47, of Waterloo, was charged with driving while suspended and was held at
the Fayette County Jail for an initial appearance in court. Feb. 11 At 6:19 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male subject who had fired a pellet gun toward another individual on Cass Street in Westgate. When deputies arrived, it was learned that 50-year-old Bryan Keith Lynch, of Westgate, had fired a pellet gun out his upstairs window, striking a door next to another person across the street. Lynch was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and criminal mischief-fifth degree. Lynch was taken to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for an initial appearance in court. Brian Lee Beesecker, 44, of rural Fairbank, turned himself in to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office he was wanted on a Fayette County Warrant for harassment in the second degree.
Special Election Planned For March 1 Absentee ballots may be requested by Fayette County residents for the upcoming special election. Voters in Fayette County will see a special election March 1 for a proposed county maintenance complex estimated to cost $5 million. Ballots may be cast currently in the Fayette County Auditor’s Office. Voters may also request an absentee ballot or wait until election day March 1 and vote from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling places include: St. Lucas Community Center, 101 W. Main Street, St. Lucas
Hawkeye Public Library, 104 S. 2nd Street, Hawkeye Courthouse Assembly Room, 114 N. Vine Street, West Union Elgin Library, 214 Main Street, Elgin Fayette Library, ICN Room, 104 W. State Street, Fayette Westgate Legion Hall, 115 Main Street, Westgate Arlington Public Library, Back Entrance, 711 Main Street, Arlington Fairbank City Hall, 116 E. Main Street, Fairbank Oelwein Community Plaza, 25 W. Charles Street, Oelwein
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Calmar Courier OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS TURKEY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS TURKEY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL JACKSON JUNCTION IA 52171 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 The Turkey Valley School Board met in special session on Monday, February 8, 2016. The meeting was held in the Elementary 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, Jody Steinlage, Leon Shatek, & Brenda Mueterthies. Don Blazek Jr. was absent. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the agenda as presented. Carried unanimously. The Turkey Valley Education Association pre-
sented the following goal for negotiations: To reach a contract settlement for the 2016-2017 school year that will be agreeable to both parties. Items of interest include: language and money. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to accept this proposal. Carried unanimously. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Leon Shatek to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Carried unanimously. Ernie Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The following board directors answered roll call; Ernie Schmitt, Jody Steinlage, Leon Shatek, & Brenda Mueterthies. Don Blazek Jr. was absent. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the agenda as presented. Carried unanimously. The Turkey Valley School Board presented the following goal for negotiations: To reach a
Present: Glass, P. Schmitt, Schneiter, Schroeder, K. Schmitt. Absent: None. Mayor Paul Herold called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Darin Kleve, representing a planning committee proposing to create a joint-community recreation program, explained how they are anticipating the program to work; a full time recreation director would be hired to manage and organize all youth and adult activities for the communities involved, each city involved would be asked to help fund the position, facilities in each community would be utilized, a board with representatives from each community would be established to oversee the program. Discussion followed. More information will be needed before any decision is made as to whether or not the City would participate in the program. Myles Kupka told the Mayor and Council Gerald Schmitt will be willing to serve as a member of the Fort Atkinson Historic Preservation Commission P. Schmitt made a motion appointing Gerald Schmitt to a two year term (1/1/2016 to 12/31/2018) to the Fort Atkinson Historic Preservation Commission, seconded by Schroeder, carried. Glass made a motion approving a five year (January 2016 to January 2021) sewer maintenance contract with Municipal Pipe Tool Company, seconded by Schneiter, carried. Greg Barta reported he is working on some electrical issues at the water treatment facility and at the new lift station. Barta also explained to help determine if the city's back up well can be saved or taken completely out of service, the pump should be pulled and the well televised. Unless there are unforeseen problems the cost would be $3,500. The Council directed Barta to have the backup well televised so the condition of the well could be determined. Motion by K. Schmitt to approve the following consent items: January 6, 2016, council minutes, clerk’s reports, and monthly bills, seconded by Glass, carried. The city clerk went over the revenue and ex-
pense figures for the FY2017. The proposed tax levy for the FY2017 remains the same as it is for the current fiscal year at $12.67. The Mayor and Council discussed the may needs within the City including: loan payments, property maintenance, computer replacement, equipment maintenance, street repairs, web-site improvements, library budget and other routine expenses. Further consideration of the FY2017 Budget will be made at the March 1, 2016, council meeting. Schneiter made a motion re-appointing Leon Kipp to serve as the City's representative to the Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill Board, seconded by Glass, carried. Due to a conflict, the March 2016 regular council meeting will be re-scheduled to Tuesday, March 1st at 6:30 p.m. instead of Wednesday, March 2nd. K. Schmitt made a motion setting the public hearing date and time for the FY2017 Budget for March 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., seconded by Schroeder, carried. Mayor Herold told the Council the City has received a $750.00 donation from St. John's Guild earmarked for a new dishwasher in the Community Center. Herold also noted applications are still being accepted for the city clerk's position. Schneiter made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Glass, carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Attest: City Clerk Mayor January 2016 Expenses Acentek-phone service ..........................388.03 Alliant-elect utility .................................1704.86 Baker & Taylor Co-library books ............192.89 Bank Iowa-hsa contribution ...................100.00 Mid America Publishing-publishing ..........97.16 Citizens' Savings Bank-Jan. taxes&fees ..........................................2497.16 City Laundering-supplies .......................204.60 CJ's Trophies & More-supplies ..................4.00 Darin Barta-rental fee ..............................35.00 Dave Ludwig-library services...................25.00 Farmers Union Cooperative-supplies ......43.60 Fauser Energy Resources-LP gas ......1368.15 Fort Atkinson Library-petty cash .............75.00 Fort Atkinson Rental-monthly rent ...........45.00
contract settlement for the 2016-17 school year that is agreeable to both parties. Items of interest include: Article IV - Hours, Vacations, Holidays, Article XIV - Wages and Salaries, Article XV - Supplemental Wages and other items of interest. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Jody Steinlage to accept this proposal. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded Jody Steinlage to adjourn at 7:06 p.m.Carried unanimously. ATTEST President Secretary Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
Franzen Sales & Serv-ups chgs & rep. .325.44 Hach Company-supplies .......................168.07 Hawkeye Sanitation-garbage service ..2083.72 Hubers Store-supplies/repair ...............1048.68 IAMU-qtrly program fees .......................207.86 Iowa One Call-locate services .................14.40 IPERS-Jan. IPERS ..............................1511.90 John Deer Financial-supplies ................174.96 Junior Library Guild-library books ..........342.00 Keystone Lab-lab fees ...........................154.00 Kurt Anfinson-library services ..................25.00 L&R Manufacturing-maint supplies..........57.00 Lee's Repair-snow removal .................1569.00 Marie Riha-reimburse supplies ..................3.20 Mediacom-internet service ......................55.30 Mississippi Welders-supplies...................86.00 Lee Fischer- services ............................557.50 US Post Office-postage .........................123.40 Rite Price Office Supply-libr supplies ......89.00 SEH-engineering services .................11691.73 Treas State of Iowa-4th qtr sales tax .....945.00 US Cellular-phone services ...................106.76 Wellmark-insurance ...............................394.24 January Payroll ....................................7377.53 Total ..................................................35892.14 January 2016 Expenses by Fund General ..............................................13127.03 Museum .....................................................7.20 Road Use Tax ......................................3281.02 Employee Benefits.................................494.24 Capitol Project ...................................11691.73 Water ...................................................4283.19 Sewer ..................................................3007.73 Total ..................................................35892.14 January 2016 Revenues General ..............................................10033.37 Road Use Tax ......................................2759.70 Employee Benefits...................................89.42 Emergency Levy ......................................17.74 Local Option Tax ..................................3071.42 Debt Service ............................................42.60 Capitol Project ...................................10736.05 Water ...................................................5558.40 Sewer ..................................................5912.71 Total ..................................................38221.41
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PUBLIC NOTICE TURKEY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL NOTICE TO BIDDERS HEATING SYSTEM UPGRADE PHASE 3 Notice is hereby given that the Turkey Valley Community School District, Iowa will receive sealed proposals, at the Turkey Valley Community School District at the School District Office, Jackson Junction, Iowa until 3:30 p.m. (CST), February 24, 2016, for the Heating System Upgrade Phase 3 located at Highway 24, Jackson Junction, IA 52171. At 3:35 p.m. on the same day the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designate at the office of the Turkey Valley Community School District shall open the bids received and announce the results. Late bids, faxed bids, telegraphic bids, telephonic bids, and modified bids will not be accepted. Public Hearing of the project drawings and specifications, cost estimate and the form of contract and consideration of the bids received and the award of contract or other action may be made by the Turkey Valley Community School District Board of Education upon the proposals received in accordance with the law and the drawings and specifications at its meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., March 14, 2016, in the Turkey Valley Community School District Board of Education meeting in Jackson Junction, Iowa or at any other published and/or posted location of the Turkey Valley Community School District Board of Education meeting. Description of the Type and Location of the Project The Turkey Valley Community School District Heating System Upgrade Phase 3 shall consist of providing multiple hot water heating unit ventilators and fin tube elements, control valves, test and balancing, individual heating units, and control system upgrades under the base bid to replace the existing. All work shall be substantially completed by September 30, 2016. All work is within the city limits of Jackson Junction. All contract work must be completed by November 30, 2016. Proposals shall be submitted on a form furnished by the Turkey Valley Community School District Board of Education and accompanied by a bid security in the amount equal to five (5) percent of the bid and shall stand as security that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon with ten (10) days after acceptance of his proposal by the Turkey Valley Community School District Board of Education. Bids shall not include any Iowa State Sales and Use Tax. Turkey Valley Community School District reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed thirty (30)
calendar days. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Payment to the Contractor will be made from funds available for that purpose. Payment will be made on the basis of monthly estimates equal to ninety-five (95) percent of the contract price. The balance of the five (5) percent due to the Contractor will not be made earlier than thirty–one (31) days from the final acceptance of said work by the Turkey Valley Community School District Board of Education, subject to the conditions and in accordance with the provisions for Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa. Before final payment will be made, the Contractor shall certify that all materials, labor and services have been paid for. All work is to be performed and completed under the guidelines of OSHA and in strict compliance with plans and specifications prepared by A&J Associates PC. Proposed plans, specifications, and contract documents may be obtained from the Engineer, may be viewed at the Engineer’s office, may be viewed at the Superintendent’s Office in the Turkey Valley Community School District and may be viewed at the following locations: Dodge Data & Analytics 3315 Central Ave. Hot Springs, AR 71913 Phone: 810.639.0660 Fax: 810.991.8222 CMD Group 30 Technology Pkwy. Ste. 500 Norcross, GA 30092 Phone: 800.424.3996 Fax: 800.303.8629 Master Builders of Iowa Construction Update Plan Room 221 Park Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Phone: 515.288.8904 Fax: 515.288.2617 www.mbionline.com Omaha Builders Exchange 4255 South 94th Street Omaha, NE 68117 Phone: 402.593.6908 Fax: 402.593.6912 www.omahaplanroom.com Greater Growth Alliance 24 N 9th St. Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: 515.955.5500 Fax: 515.955.3245 www.greaterfortdodge.com/members/planroom Interested bidders may obtain one complete set of Bidding Documents from the DB Reprographics office, in Iowa City, Iowa upon deposit of $50.00 per set or MBI card. The deposit will be refunded to Bidders who return the Bidding Documents in good condition within 14 days after receipt of Bids. All returned sets must be submitted to the Engineer to be eligible for a refund. The distribution of plans and specifications shall comply with the “Paper Plan Law”, Senate File 2389 amending Iowa Code Chapter 263, subsection 2. The bidder assumes full responsibility for his use of incomplete sets of bidding documents. The project drawings and specifications are also on file with the Owner: Turkey Valley Community School District – Superintendent’s Office. Drawings, specifications, addenda and list of plan holder’s may be obtained from DB Reprographics, 1207 Highland Ct. Ste. B, Iowa City, IA 52240 319.359.1069 (voice), 319.359.1068 (fax), email at david@dbrepro.com. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Superintendent’s Office, Turkey Valley Community School District starting at 3:30 p.m. on February 17, 2016. Interested Bidders and potential subcontractors are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference and visit the site. However, attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference and site visits are not mandatory. Lack of knowledge of the existing conditions at the project site will not be an acceptable reason for any consideration for any contract changes. Bidders may contact Clark Goltz, Superintendent of Turkey Valley Community School District at 563.776.6011 to arrange for a separate visit. A site visit will be conducted immediately following the Pre-Bid Conference. The Turkey Valley Community School District Board of Education reserves the unqualified right to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract or contracts as shall be deemed in the best interests of the Turkey Valley Community School District. All bids will be governed by applicable provisions in the Iowa Code and Board of Education Policies. ATTEST Secretary Turkey Valley Community School District Board of Education Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16, 2016
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Turkey Valley Community School OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS TURKEY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL JACKSON JUNCTION, IA 52171 The Turkey Valley School Board met in regular session on Monday, February 8, 2016. The meeting was held in the Elementary Media Center at Turkey Valley School, Jackson Junction, IA. Ernie Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The following Board Directors answered roll call: Ernie Schmitt, Jody Steinlage, Leon Shatek, and Brenda Mueterthies. Don Blazek Jr. was absent. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve the agenda as presented. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the consent agenda items. Board Minutes: Regular Meeting - January 11, 2016, Special Board Meeting - January 25, 2016, and Work Session - January 25, 2016, Appointments: Trap Team Coaches: Kurt Klimesh, James Weissenfluh, Leo Balk, Mary Balk, Izaack Best, Henry Langreck, Daryl Kuennen, Paul Mashek, Danielle Mashek, Kurt Huinker, Dave Vsetecka, and Robyn Vsetecka; Assistant Softball Coach 2015-2016 Season: Frank Wilson Resignations: None, Open Enrollment: None Carried unanimously. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the financial reports and bills. General Fund: $32,358.49, Hot Lunch: $51,259.40, Clearing: $19,483.51, PPEL $30,763.36, Capital $6,542.47 Carried unanimously. Public Forum - None John Nielsen, representative from Perry Novak Electric, Inc., presented information in regards to solar energy option for Turkey Valley. The Board thanked Mr. Nielsen for his time and information. No action taken. Moved by Brenda Mueterthies and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve change order #8, increase of $10,008.55 and change order #9, a deduction of $3,100.00. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the second and final reading of Board Policy Series 800, Business Procedures, including the changes presented. Carried unanimously. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the second and final reading for Board policy Series 900, Buildings and Sites. Carried unanimously. Mr. Keech presented information in regards to Chromebook repair costs, replacement and a 5-year plan to keep the district’s technology updated. Mr Jurrens would like the accounting system to be web based so that he can access it as needed. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the Report Writer for $1145., a one-time installment cost, with an annual fee of $500.00 and the web-link module at $1145., a one-time installment cost, with an annual fee of $400.00. A new server was also approved for approximately $7,500.00. Carried unanimously. Turkey Valley has had three (3) snow days in the 15-16 school year so far. There are two (2) built in snow days and the third snow day will be made up on Thursday, March 24th with a 2:15 dismissal. The Board did a 1st reading of the 2016-2017 school calendar. The first day of school was presented as August 23rd. Final reading is set for the regular March meeting. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the budget adjustment guarantee in the amount of $102,237. Carried unanimously. Ms. Knoll sent congratulations to the following students: Abby Ott and Kennedy Balk as Upper Iowa All Conference Cheerleaders and Cale Reicks for his 1st place at sectionals and his advancement to wrestling districts. Congratulations to the speech students. They received a division 2 at contest last weekend. Thanks to Mr. Keech for all of his hard work to keep technology a top priority. Mr. Goltz invited the Board, and all who are interested, to join the Town Hall meeting on Monday, Feb. 15, in the Turkey Valley High School Media Center, at 7:00 p.m. The Board can order a yearbook/memory book at their own expense. Announcements included a Town Hall meeting on Monday, February 15, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Turkey Valley High School Media Center. The next regular school board meeting will be Monday, March 14, 2016. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Carried unanimously. President Secretary Turkey Valley Community School Board Report
General Fund Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Inc, Library Books.......................................101.47 Blazek Corporation, Get Booster Pump Going .......................90.00 Carquest Of New Hampton, Credit Antii Freeze ...............................153.57 Decorah Community Schools, December LII, LIII .............................4,777.33 Department Of Administrative Services -, Tsa Annual Admin Fee ..........................400.00 Discount School Supply, Preschool Supplies ...............................243.14 Farmers Win Coop, Diesel .................4,129.92 Fayette County Env. Health, Radon Test Kit 6339977 .........................18.00 Fencl Oil Company, Lp For Bus Barn ....742.50 Hawkeye Rec, Electricity ....................4,117.06 Hd Supply Facilities Maintenance, Toilet Repair Kits...................................161.21 Hemesath, Linda, Fee For Fingerprints ...10.00 Hometown Tv & Appliance, Thermostat For Preschool Refridge .......15.00 Howard's Tire & Repair, Build Exhaust Pipe .................................50.00 Huber's Store Inc., Fcs, Bus, Preschool Supplies ...............................243.06 Jw Pepper & Son, Inc., Vocal Supplies .128.60 Keystone Area Education, Pd$ - Milbrandt .....................................120.00 Lawless, Amanda, Payroll Incoming Wire Fee .................................48.15 Leuenberger, Wendy, Mileage ...............190.40 Malcom Enterprises, Inc., Garbage Services .................................175.00 Marco, Freight Fee, Etc .........................101.75 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Supplies ..677.23 Marv Smith Electric, Plumbing & Heating, Heater By Preschool.............................106.82 Mastercard, Comp Repairs, Knoll Travel ........................................1,154.26 Mastercard, Bkgrnd Chks, Shipping, Preschool..............................................153.02 Mcdonald Supply, Faucet ........................59.06 Meirick, Paula, Payroll Incoming Wire Fee .....................13.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp, Minutes Published ................................220.58 Midwest Cleaning/Alkota, Repair Power Washer (Lockerrooms) ..488.82 Mracek Plbg, Htg, & Elec, Heat To Wrstl Room - Burnt Wire .........208.00 Napa Auto Parts ......................................98.00 North Fayette Comm. School, 1ST Sem LI........................................5,272.52 Pinter Landscaping & Tree Service LLC, Ice Melt ...................................................90.00 Pinter, Joe, Shovels .................................35.96 Purchase Power, Refill Pstge Meter ......208.99 Quill Corporation, Window Envelopes .....80.79 Rieman Music, Music Score ......................5.00 Rodgers, Clint, Payroll Incoming Wire Fee .....................30.00 Schmitt, April, Fcs Supplies .....................51.23 Shiffler, Stall Latches ...............................51.15 South Winneshiek Comm. School, Cross Country Shared .......................2,250.00 State Hygienic Laboratory, Testing ..........66.00 Superior Welding Supply Co., Ind Tech Supplies .................................101.29 Testamerica Laboratories, Inc, Wastewater .............................................75.60 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc, Bus Maint................................................91.34 Uhlenhake, Jay, Water/Sewer Agreement ......................650.00 Windstream, Phone Services ..................14.67 Winneshiek County Public, Hepb Vaccine 2 Of 3 .............................................................50.00 Iowa Workforce Development, Unemployment ..................................4,039.00 Total .................................................32,358.49 Activity Fund Beaver Creek Graphix, Holiday Order ....................................5,888.75 Blue Iris, The, Memorial Flowers, April Schmitt............................................25.50 Bond, Monte, Officiating Varsity Basketball ...................90.00 Brehmer, Isaac, Officiating V Basketball 01-29-2016 .......90.00 Cheerzone, Cheerleading Clothing .......571.05 Cook, Jayson, Officiating V Boys Wrestling 1-7-2016 ..156.50 Decker Sporting Goods, Basketball Nets & Whistles.....................89.25 Decorah Community Schools, Wrestling Tournament 1-16-16 ...............70.00 Dreckman, Bob, Officiating Varsity Wrestling ....................90.00 East Buchanan Community School, Steinkamp Dual Wrestling 1-23-16 .........75.00 Fante, Ron, Officiating Varsity Wrestling ....................90.00 Gillette Group, The, Concession Pop ................................2,602.35 Great American Opportunities, Inc., Magazine Order .................................2,836.80
Hermitage Art Co. Inc., Bulletin (4) ..........40.88 Huber's Store Inc., Concession Supplies ............................308.36 Interstate Popcorn Sales, 50 # Bags (3)..84.00 Iowa High School Speech Association, Group Improvisation/State .................................69.00 Kehe, Kim, Officiating Varsity Basketball ..................90.00 Keleher, Jerry, Officiating V Basketball 01-29-2016 .......90.00 Kleve, Jerald, Officiating Jv Basketball 01-29-2016 ......70.00 Kolder, Rod, Officiating V Basketball 1-22-16 .............90.00 Kramer, Rick, Officiating Jv Basketball ....70.00 Kuennen, Brittany, Officiating Jh Basketball 01-28-2016 ....280.00 Kuethe, Timothy, Officiating Varsity Basketball ..................90.00 Lechtenberg, Ben, Officiating V Basketball 1-22-16 .............90.00 Leibold, Susan, Concession Supplies .....49.02 Leuenberger, Wendy, Concession Supplies ............................129.23 M&M St. Lucas Convenience Store, 265 Concession Pizza .......................1,525.00 Madlock, Edward, Officiating Varsity Basketball 1-22-16 .....90.00 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Concession Supplies .........................1,593.42 Martin Design, Pc, Correction....................0.00 Mastercard, Wrestling Tickets ...............359.50 Meyer, Wilma, Scorebook Basketball ....285.00 Pankow, Jim, Officiating Boys/Girls Bb 1-11-2016........70.00 Prairie Farms Dairy, Science Club- Milk ..13.91 Rodenberg, Robert, Officiating V Basketball 01-29-2016 .......90.00 Rosendahl, Marc, Officiating JV Basketball 1-22-16 ...........70.00 Schmitt, April, Reimbursement/Tupperware ..................76.00 Schmitt, Bradley, Officiating JV Basketball 1-22-16 ...........70.00 Schmitt, Brian, Sprayer, 2 Gallon Roundup...................................17.99 Stone, Sammi, Officiating JH Basketball 1-15-16 .........140.00 Tope, Randy, Officiating JV Basketball 01-29-2016 .....70.00 Treasurer State Of Iow, Qrtly Sales Tax Gambling OctNovDec15 ......215.00 Turkey Valley Hot Lunch, (12) Free/Reduced Semester Milk........432.00 Waskow, Dave, Officiating Boys/Girls Bb 1-11-2016........70.00 Weiand, Daryl, Officiating JV Basketball .........................70.00 Total .................................................19,483.51 Capital Projects Fund A&J Associates Pc, Phase 3 Fee Per Estimated Contract ..............6,025.00 A&J Associates Pc, Phase 2 Per Contract ...........................517.47 Total ...................................................6,542.47 Physical Plant & Equip. Fund Marco, Copier Lease ..........................1,510.00 Keystone Aea, 2Nd Semester Tech Contract Agreement ................27,260.37 System Services, Replace/Upgrade 2 Security Cameras ...........................1,992.99 Total .................................................30,763.36 School Nutrition Fund Beaver Creek Graphix, Cooks Shirts.....388.75 C E Stone Refrigeration, Walk In Cooler Maint ............................215.00 Easton's Water Conditioning, Softener Rent/Salt ..................................35.00 Ems Detergent Service, Detergent, Etc.......................................761.20 Iowa Division Of Labor Services, Kitchen Boiler Inspection ........................40.00 John Deere Financial, Norby's, Theisens - Kitchen ..................................20.38 Keck Inc., Commodities ......................3,606.79 Malcom Enterprises, Inc., Garbage Service...................................175.00 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food, Supplies...................................4,142.35 Marv Smith Electric, Plumbing & Heating, Disconnect Appliances ......................1,808.53 Pan-O-Gold, Bread ................................459.90 Prairie Farms Dairy, Dairy ..................1,738.10 Presto-X Company, Pest Control.............32.78 Rapids, Install New Kettle/Combi Oven, Etc ...................................................37,772.03 Revtrak, Rev Trak Fee...............................3.61 School Nutrition Association Iowa, Annual Directors' Meeting.......................50.00 Vrba, Dean, Reimb - Connectors ..............9.98 Total ................................................ 51,259.40
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Winneshiek County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m. on February 1, 2016, with all members present. The Board discussed the FY17 budget. Steve Vanden Brink, county EMS Director, met with the Board to review his budget request. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, and Jeff Kuboushek, county Road Superintendent, met with
the Board to discuss road matters. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to enter into agreement with Brennan Construction for project BLUF116-6, bridge 351. Motion carried unanimously. Dave Holthaus met with the Board to discuss the issue regarding some fill that he had placed in the road ditch and then the road department had to remove. The Engineer will work with Holthaus to find a remedy for the time and equipment used for the removal. Barb Schroeder, county Conservation Director,
met with the Board to discuss her department’s budget. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting, the Class B Wine and C Beer permit with Sunday sales for Harvest Farm Campground, and to accept, file and publish the employee annual gross wage report. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Beard to reduce the Board of Supervisors’ raises from the Compensation Board recommended 6% to
4%. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2016. With a budget work session on February 4th at 9:30 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman Board of Supervisors Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WCASWA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WCASWA FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Call to Order & Determination of Quorum: The Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dave Pahlas at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016, at the Winneshiek County Recycling Department facility. Voting members present were Floyd Ashbacher, John Beard, Don DiLaura, Keith Frana, John Logsdon, Ron Ludeking, Leon Kipp, Dean Thompson, and Denny Wilkins. A quorum was determined by the chairperson. Also present were Counsel Barrett Gipp, Winneshiek County Recycling manager Terry Buenzow, and landfill manager T.J. Schissel. Approval of Minutes & Agenda: Moved by Logsdon, seconded by Ashbacher, to approve the meeting minutes of 1/11/16. All voting approved. Moved by Logsdon, seconded by Ashbacher, to approve the agenda of 2/8/16 with the additional items of 6.6.1-Three Phase Electric, and 6.9-Late Fee Minimum. All voting approved. Introduction of Guests: Brandon Lapsys and Brad Kiecker from Komtech were present. Report from Secretary-Treasurer: 1/31/16 Checking Balance: $326,037.41 1/31/16 Checking Interest: $14.17 1/31/16 Certificates of Deposit (Operating): $3,259,229.03 1/31/16 Certificates of Deposit (Closure-Post Closure): $7,387,026.51 1/31/16 Total Investments: $10,646,255.54 Public Comment: There was no public comment. Approve Claims Paid:
Moved by DiLaura, seconded by Wilkins, to approve the January 2016 claims of $48,483.63 as paid. All voting approved. Committee Reports: Landfill Manager’s Report 1. On January 5 Hacker-Nelson was at the landfill for a meeting. 2. Keith Frana and T.J. Schissel verified the CDs in the lock box at Decorah Bank & Trust on January 14. 3. On January 20 REC was at the landfill for an estimate on 3 phase power. 4. Dave Pahlas and T.J. Schissel visited the Fayette County Transfer Station on January 21. 5. On January 27 the budget committee met. 6. Total precipitation for January 2016 was ½ inch of rain and 3.00 inches of snow. Engineer’s Report 1. Item 6.8.1-2016 Construction Project Moved by Frana, seconded by DiLaura, to authorize the bid letting as specified for the 2016 capital improvement projects with the purchase of pumps and controls to be a separate bid. All voting approved. 2. Item 6.8.2- AECOM Supplemental Agreement. Moved by Thompson, seconded by Kipp, to authorize the payment of engineering fees to AECOM for the 2016 capital improvement project. All voting approved. Other Business: 1. Item 6.3-Review FY 16-17 Budget. T.J. Schissel explained the FY 16-17 landfill budget 2. Item 6.4-Approve FY 16-17 Budget. Moved by Thompson, seconded by Beard, to approve the FY 16-17 landfill budget as written. All voting approved. 3. Item 6.5-Approve 2016 Financial Assurance Plan to the Iowa DNR. Barrett Gipp reviewed the 2016 Financial Assurance Plan numbers. Moved by Thompson, seconded by Frana, to
approve the 2016 Financial Assurance Plan as written. All voting approved. 4. Item 6.6-Discussion on Job Opening. Leon Kipp, Dave Pahlas, John Logsdon, and Ron Ludeking will review the applications for the open landfill operator position at 1:00 p.m. on February 16. 5. Item 6.6.1-Three Phase Electric. Moved by Logsdon, seconded by DiLaura, to have REC install three phase electrical power at the landfill. All voting approved. 6. Item 6.7-Komptech Shredder. Moved by Frana, seconded by Ludeking, to authorize an on-site demonstration of a Komptech shredder. All voting approved. 7. Item 6.9-Late Fee Minimum. Moved by Logsdon, seconded by DiLaura, to implement a $5.00 late fee on past due balances. All voting approved. Establish Time & Date of Next Meeting: The next regular meeting of the WCASWA will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2015, at the Winneshiek County Recycling Department facility. Adjournment: Moved by DiLaura, seconded by Ludeking, to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. All voting approved. ATTEST Leon Kipp, Secretary CLAIMS 1/1/2016-1/31/2016 WINNESHIEK COUNTY LANDFILL Checking Balance as of 12/31/2015 ..........................$264,444.10 Monthly Deposits 1/2016 ..............$110,062.77 Decorah Tire Service (Repairs) ...........$313.00 Letterwerks (Signage) .........................$165.00 Winneshiek Co. Recycling (Grant-Dec) .....................$5,666.66
Winneshiek Co. Recycling (Glass-12/22) .......................$56.88 Culligan (Office Supplies) ......................$28.90 Century Link (Telephone) ......................$52.94 Reliable Dumpster (Leachate Hauling Nov-Dec) ............................$1,520.00 Ziegler (Shop Supplies) .......................$170.38 Hovden Oil (Fuel) .............................$2,277.66 John Deere Financial (Shop Supplies) $233.31 Mid-America Publishing (Advertising)....$72.63 Wiltgen Construction (Road Rock) ......$229.46 Rite Price (Office Supplies) ...................$29.25 Carolina Software (Software Support) .$200.00 Becker Hardware (Leachate Operations) .........................................$541.55 NEIT (Internet) .......................................$59.95 Winneshiek Co. Auditor (Payroll-Dec)..................................$19,533.16 REC (Pre-engineering fee) ....................$53.50 Fayette Publishing (Advertising) ............$70.59 US Cellular (Telephone) ........................$42.43 USPS (Office Supplies) .......................$490.00 REC (Electricity) ..................................$292.36 Aramark (Office Supplies) ...................$296.84 Airgas (Shop Supplies) ..........................$57.50 TestAmerica (Monitoring Wells) ........$1,249.00 Carolina Software (Office Supplies) ....$209.50 Winneshiek Co. Recycling (Glass-1/8) ..$47.76 Hacker & Nelson (Accounting) .......$12,565.00 Pioneer Telephone (Telephone).............$12.42 Treasurer-State of Iowa (Sales Tax) .$1,946.00 TOTAL ............................................$48,483.63 CLOSURE/POST CLOSURE CD'S ......................$7,387,026.51 OPERATIONAL CD'S ...............$3,259,229.03 Total .........................................$10,646,255.54 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16, 2016
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our ball movement was very good, and we were getting some clean looks, and we went to halftime with a 24-16 lead,” said Sullivan. “At halftime, we talked about the importance of staying active on the defensive end and keeping our hands high and in the pass lanes, and we told them to keep attacking on offense and working inside-out.” Second half play saw TV maintain strong playing. “In the third quarter, we did just that, and we made the extra pass and shot lights out from behind the arc, and we played great team ball to open up our lead.” Sullivan reflected on the night. “Tonight, we knocked down 12 threes and played great team basketball. As much as it was exciting to see the kids knock down so many shots from behind the arc, I was more
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TV Boys End Season With Win TV 63, Starmont 27 – Feb. 8 The Trojans finished their regular season with a win over Starmont. On the road, Turkey Valley boys traveled to Arlington for a win to bring their record to 4-16 for the season. Up 24-16 at the half, the Trojans were on fire in the third quarter as they outscored Starmont 24-7 to increase their lead to 48-23. The game’s final quarter saw that lead increase by an additional 15 points, leaving TV up by 36 points for a final score of 63-27. “Tonight, we played great on both ends of the floor,” said Coach Chris Sullivan. “In the first half, we were very active on defense and did a nice job of boxing out and holding them to one shot.” Solid playing continued for TV. “In the second quarter, we thought
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pleased with our defensive intensity and all the hustle plays we made tonight. This was a great confidence booster for the kids and something we have been waiting to see all year.” Sullivan singled out Levi Izer’s playing for the evening. “Levi Izer led us with 20 points, and he had six threes,” noted Sullivan. Team stats: 22-50 FG, 12-26 3 pts, 7-12 FT, 32 TR, 18 A, 8 S Individual stats: Izer 20 pts, 6-13 FG/3 pts, 2-3 FT, 5 TR, 6 A, 2 S; Langreck 4 pts, 2-6 FG, 0-1 FT, 3 TR; Drilling 14 pts, 4-9 FG, 3-5 3 pts, 3-4 FT, 8 TR, 2 A, 2 S; Busta 0-2 FG, 2 TR, 2 A; Einwalter 8 pts, 4-6 FG, 0-2 FT, 4 TR, 1 S; Snyder 9 pts, 3-8 FG, 1-4 3 pts, 2-2 FT, 2 TR, 6 A, 2 S; Anderson 6 pts, 2-4 FG, 2-3 3 pts, 2 TR; Mueterthies 2 pts, 1-2 FG, 0-1 3 pts, 6 TR, 2 A, 1 S
Turkey Valley 6th Grade Boys Basketball Front row (l-r): Jackson Vsetecka, Lance Schmitt, Dale Schwamman and Tayton Messler. Back row: Brody Hackman, Marcus Herold, Garrett Kurtenbach, Marcus Kriener, Dylan Reicks and Coach Spencer Bruess.
Turkey Valley 6th Grade Girls Basketball Front row (l-r): Tess Franzen, Kourtney Schmidt, Josie Weber, Olivia Drilling and Rosalie Busta. Back row: Coach Aaron Schmidt, Cambree Kruse, Olivia Maklenburg, Makaela Kime, Harley Baumler, Jalyssa Blazek, Hailey Elsbernd, Kara Reicks and Coach Jeremy Weber.
Turkey Valley 5th Grade Boys Basketball Front row (l-r): Brennen Drilling, Chase Messler, Carson Busta and Treyton Hulbert. Back row: Coach Phil Hayek, Noah Hanson, Mason Schroeder, Chase Hayek, Calvin Bodensteiner and Coach Steve Busta.
Turkey Valley 5th Grade Girls Basketball Front row (l-r): Ashley Fischer and Gaby Scheidel. Middle row: Allison Leibold and Lillian Rausch. Back row: Coach Natasha Rausch, Olivia Snyder, Abigail Schmitt, Jacqlyn Schmitt, Brianna Busta and Coach Scott Busta.
SW 75, WC 63 – Feb. 9 West Central kept the game close in the first half but couldn’t keep up in the second half as South Winneshiek boys emerged victorious with a 75-63 win. Strong scoring was a key component of the win with five South Winn players landing in double-digit territory for scoring. Treyton Jacobsen led the Warriors with 24 points, followed by Mitch Herold with 16 points and
Carson Lensing with 12 points and Logan Schweinefus with 11 points, followed by Joel Hanson with 10 points. Herold and Schweinefus also had double-double stat nights grabbing 11 and 12 rebounds respectively. While WC managed to keep it a two-point ballgame by the half with a score of 38-36, the Warriors used the second half to build up their lead. Team stats: 26-69 FG, 9-29 3 pts, 14-25 FT, 47 TR, 19 A, 12 S, 3 B
TV Downs Starmont By Michael Hohenbrink Editor TV 59, Starmont 29 – Feb. 8 Their final outing of the regular season saw the Lady Trojans emerge victorious. With an away game Feb. 8, Turkey Valley girls finished the regular season with a win for a 21-0 record. Taking a commanding lead early, the Lady Trojans outscored Starmont 16-3 in the first quarter and 18-2 in the second quarter to make the game 34-5 by the half. By the final buzzer, TV girls were up by 30 points for a final score of 59-29. “The girls played well in the first half and built a big lead,” said Coach Dan Stepan. “These girls bring effort every night, and tonight was no different.” Three TV players made it into double digits with Shelby Reicks and Emily Busta both scoring 12
points and Sadie Nymeyer scoring 10 points. Now, the Lady Trojans will move into tournament play. With a bye to start, Turkey Valley girls will see their first tournament action Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. as the Lady Trojans face AGWSR on their home court in Jackson Junction. Team stats: 22-53 FG, 2-12 3 pts, 13-20 FT, 29 TR, 15 A, 24 S, 10 B Individual stats: Njus 7 pts, 3-6 FG, 0-2 3 pts, 1-2 FT, 4 TR, 3 S; Schaufenbuel 2 pts, 1-2 FG, 4 TR, 2 B; Gebel 2 TR, 1 A; Reicks 12 pts, 4-12 FG, 1-5 3 pts, 3-5 FT, 2 TR, 7 A, 5 S, 2 B; Kuennen, T. 2 pts, 0-4 FG, 2-4 FT, 3 TR, 1 A, 1 S, 2 B; Busta 12 pts, 3-7 FG, 1-3 3 pts, 5-7 FT, 3 TR, 1 A, 1 S, 1 B; Martin 2 pts, 1-1 FG, 2 TR, 1 B; Nymeyer 10 pts, 4-9 FG, 0-2 3 pts, 2-2 FT, 2 TR, 1 A, 6 S; Kuennen, M. 8 pts, 4-9 FG, 6 TR, 2 A, 7 S, 2 B; Lensing 4 pts, 2-3 FG, 1 TR, 2 A, 1 S
Lady Warriors Defeat West Central SW 64, West Central 19 – Feb. 9 South Winneshiek girls hosted West Central Feb. 9 with a big victory. The Lady Warriors defeated West Central 64-19. Outscoring WC by a hefty margin, the Lady Warriors were up 34-11 by the half. SW scored an additional 23 points in just the third quarter while WC managed only 5 points. By the final buzzer, SW had the game in the bag with a 64-19 win. Leading the Lady Warriors in scoring was Morgan Bohr with 14 points, followed by Taylor Buchheit with 11 points.
Team stats: 27-74 FG, 7-21 3 pts, 3-4 FT, 31 TR, 10 A, 21 S Individual stats: Poshusta 0-4 FG, 0-1 3 pts, 2 TR, 2 A; Elsbernd 8 pts, 3-10 FG, 2-5 3 pts, 4 TR, 2 A, 4 S; Bohr, M. 14 pts, 6-14 FG, 2-7 3 pts, 2 TR, 1 A, 3 S; Bohr, L. 5 pts, 2-6 FG, 0-1 3 pts, 1-2 FT, 3 TR, 1 A, 3 S; Hageman 6 pts, 2-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 2 TR, 2 A, 3 S; Buchheit 11 pts, 5-10 FG, 1-2 3 pts, 1 TR, 1 S; Hertges 8 pts, 4-11 FG, 7 TR, 2 S; Leibold 5 pts, 2-6 FG, 1-3 3 pts, 4 TR, 1 S; Nesvik 5 pts, 2-4 FG, 1-2 3 pts, 1 TR, 1 A, 1 S; Walz, Allison 1 TR; Schweinefus 2 pts, 1-3 FG, 2 TR, 1 A, 3 S; Riehle 0-1 FG, 2 TR
Second Wind Lifts Waukon Over Warriors SW 71, Waukon 84 – Feb. 8 South Winneshiek boys took an early lead against Waukon Feb. 8 Led by solid early scoring, the Warriors were up 15-11 after the first quarter. By the half, though, Waukon had erased that lead to be up 33-29. Second half play continued to go Waukon’s way, leaving the final score 84-71. Treyton Jacobsen led the Warriors in scoring with 25 points, followed by Mitch Herold with 12 points and Carson Lensing and Liam Campbell with 11 points each.
Team stats: 25-63 FG, 8-27 3 pts, 13-18 FT, 39 TR, 12 A, 14 S, 2 B Individual stats: Herold 12 pts, 5-12 FG, 2-8 3 pts, 6 TR, 1 A, 3 S; Campbell 11 pts, 4-5 FG, 3-4 3 pts, 4 TR, 2 A, 2 S; Hageman 0-2 FG, 0-1 3 pts, 7 TR, 4 A, 2 S; Lensing 11 pts, 4-7 FG, 3-7 FT, 8 TR, 1 A, 1 S, 2 B; Kuennen 0-1 FG, 0-1 3 pts; Ward 5 pts, 2-6 FG, 1-4 3 pts, 2 TR, 1 S; Jacobsen 25 pts, 8-17 FG, 2-6 3 pts, 7-7 FT, 4 TR, 3 A, 2 S; Hanson 0-2 FG, 1 TR, 2 S; Schweinefus 7 pts, 2-10 FG, 0-3 3 pts, 3-4 FT, 6 TR, 1 A, 1 S; Winter 0-1 FG, 1 TR
Lake Meyer Upgrade Update Major enhancement work undertaken over the summer and fall to protect and improve Lake Meyer has been completed. The work included drawing down the lake’s water level to facilitate the building of a wetland with a grouted rock chute spillway in the headwaters of the lake on the northeastern shore. Additional work completed included installing a wide range of fish
habitat structures throughout the lake and dredging accumulated sediment from the lake in several locations. The lake’s water levels have returned to normal levels, and it is once again open for recreational use. At present, Lake Meyer Park is open for winter recreation, including ice fishing, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, hiking and bird watching.
Individual stats: Herold 16 pts, 6-17 FG, 2-9 3 pts, 2-4 FT, 11 TR, 2 A, 2 S; Campbell 2 pts, 0-2 FG, 0-1 3 pts, 2-5 FT, 2 S; Hageman 0-5 FG, 0-4 3 pts, 8 TR, 5 A, 2 S; Schmitt 0-2 FG, 2 TR, 1 A; Lensing 12 pts, 5-11 FG, 2-5 FT, 7 TR, 2 A, 3 B; Ward 1 TR; Jacobsen 24 pts, 8-16 FG, 4-8 3 pts, 4-5 FT, 6 TR, 6 A, 2 S; Hanson 10 pts, 2-4 FG, 2-4 3 pts, 4-6 FT, 1 A, 1 S; Schweinefus 11 pts, 5-12 FG, 1-3 3 pts, 12 TR, 2 A, 3 S
South Winneshiek School Calendar Tuesday, Feb. 16 Early Dismissal at 1:15 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4 to 8 p.m. 4 p.m. BB B MS vs. Kee High, Home/Ossian Thursday, Feb. 18 Early Dismissal at 1:15 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 to 8 p.m. 4 p.m. BB B 7th at Decorah 4 p.m. BB B 8th vs. Decorah, Home/Ossian Friday, Feb. 19 No School - Comp Day Saturday, Feb. 20 Large Group All-State Speech Sunday, Feb. 21 1 p.m. Dorian HS Honor Band Monday, Feb. 22 Dorian HS Honor Band 4 p.m. BB MS B at Postville (moved from Feb. 2)
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SW 44, Postville 42 – Feb. 13 A close game at home saw the Lady Warriors defeat the Lady Pirates 44-42 in post-season play. Playing Feb. 13 in their own gym, South Winneshiek girls bested Postville in a hard-fought victory, 44-42. The fast-paced game saw the score stay neck-and-neck. By the half, the Lady Warriors were up by four points, 21-17. SW girls built on the lead, adding four more points by the end of the third quarter, but the Lady Pirates weren’t done. A fourth quarter rally saw Postville narrow the lead to just two points for a close SW victory. Leading the SW girls on the scoreboard was Morgan Bohr with 12 points. SW girls (6-16) will advance to face North Linn (18-3) Tuesday night at Troy Mills. Team stats: 18-55 FG, 4-13 3 pts, 4-10 FT, 23 TR, 4 A, 10 S Individual stats: Poshusta 6 pts, 3-4 FG, 3 TR, 1 S; Elsbernd 3 pts, 1-4 FG, 0-1 3 pts, 1-3 FT, 5 TR, 1 A, 2 S; Bohr, M. 12 pts, 4-10 FG, 4-9 3 pts, 2 S; Bohr, L. 2 pts, 1-2 FG, 2 TR, 1 S; Hageman 1 pt, 0-5 FG, 1-2 FT, 2 TR, 1 A, 1 S; Buchheit 3 pts, 1-2 FG, 1-2 FT, 2 TR; Hertges 9 pts, 4-10 FG, 1-3 FT, 6 TR, 2 A, 1 S; Leibold 2 pts, 1-6 FG, 0-1 3 pts, 1 TR, 1 S; Nesvik 0-4 FG, 1 S; Schweinefus 6 pts, 3-8 FG, 0-2 3 pts, 2 TR Christina Nesvik lets fly with a shot during the Lady Warrior's game against the Lady Pirates. A close game saw South Winneshiek win by a narrow margin, 44-42. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink
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South Winn South Winneshiek’s Student of the Week this week is sophomore Felicity Taylor. She is the daughter of Joe and Christa Taylor. Kris Einck, South Winn PK-12 Principal, nominated Felicity for the honor. Einck believes Taylor deserves the honor because “[She is the] first female in the history of the Upper Iowa TAYL TA TAYLOR YLOR OR Conference to be crowned a conference wrestling champion. She is also on the A Honor Roll as well as a member of CFSR Youth Group, and participates in track and cross country.” In addition, Felicity is involved in softball, is a class representative for student government and also participated in both musicals, Shrek and Legally Blonde. She has been to state cross country both years and placed top 15 individually both years with her team receiving 3rd place last year. In the summer, Felicity wrestles on the Iowa’s Women’s National Team. In her future she is still undecided on where she wants to go to college, but plans to either wrestle or run wherever she goes.
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South Winn’s Paxten DeVilbiss, wrestling at 120, lost by fall at 1:27 to Ben Moyer of Alburnett and then by fall at 1:11 to Tanner Parmely of Maquoketa Valley. Wrestling at 132, Rodney Schwartzhoff of South Winn lost by fall at 3:28 to Kyle Decker of East Buchanan and then won by decision 7-5 to Wapsie Valley’s Conner Brandt before losing to Decker again by rule. Manning Kuboushek of South Winn, wrestling at 182, lost by fall at 3:22 to Maquoketa Valley’s Alec McDowell, won by decision 7-0 to East Buchanan’s Matthew Witherow and then lost by decision 1-2 to SumnerFredericksburg’s Jestin Kime. Wrestling at 220, Anthony Emanuel of SW won by fall at 2:30 over East Buchanan’s Taylor Fox, lost by injury to Derrick Lenz of SumnerFredericksburg and lost by forfeit to Maquoketa Valley’s Eric Heims. Turkey Valley’s Cale Reicks, wrestling at 145, lost by decision 6-12 against East Buchanan’s Braydon Nunemaker and then lost by major decision 4-14 to Sumner-Fredericksburg’s James Kime.