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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Former Mayor Passes Away ▪ Retired Teacher Dies Aged 91

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor A former mayor for the City of Calmar has passed away.

Fred Boettcher, who had also taught at South Winneshiek, died June 28 at the Aase Haugen nursing home in Decorah.

Boettcher was 91.

He was the city’s mayor from 1998 through 2001, said City Clerk Michele Elsbernd and had previously served on city council before taking over as mayor.

Boettcher is remembered in the community, particularly for his teaching role.

“From teaching for many years (and keeping us ‘nourished’ with candy sales from his classroom closet),

to his years of service to the community as mayor, [as well as] through his faith shared by his church family Fred taught many about the value of working together, being kind, and [that] knowledge is key,” said Mayor Keith Frana.

“He also showed Fred Boettcher the importance of exercise, especially if you could pick up a can or two on your bike ride.”

Frana noted Boettcher’s lasting influence. “[He] touched many lives and will be fondly remembered through the stories we all can tell,” said Frana.

Visitation for Boettcher will be Wednesday, July 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah. A memorial service is set for Thursday, July 14 at 11 a.m. at Calmar Lutheran Church, 200 East St., Calmar.

ABOVE: St. Clement Catholic Church is located south of Spillville in rural Winneshiek County. The historic church will see a public Mass coming up July 12. LEFT:The interior of St. Clement Catholic Church in rural Spillville.

Photos by Michael Hohenbrink

Time And Tide

Historic Church Defies Elements, Neglect old St. Clement has stood up to everything thrown at it. The church was formed after an old mission in southern Winneshiek County burned in 1853. Deeds were signed for land in 1854, a parish history notes. The parish was established in 1856, and the Clementskirche (as it was known in German) was born.

In use for decades, the parish then closed in 1944 during the Second World War, though the church would see some further use including a

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor

State Bank hosted “Cookin for a Cause” Thursday to benefit the South Winn Recreation Program. Shown here, Landon Garcia gets a hot dog from Betty Soukup while Brittany Shindelar works in back. Standing next to Landon is Jezebel Garcia. At right are John Heying, Derek Hertges, Marlene Kipp and Don Schroeder. At far left is Jake Elsbernd. Photo by Michael Hohenbrink

South Winn Rec Benefit Draws Hundreds ▪ Effort Seeks Centrally-Coordinated Recreation Program Across Area

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Efforts to assist a recreation program for southern Winneshiek County have seen a substantial boost.

A benefit Thursday saw approximately 300 people turn out as State Bank hosted “Cookin’ for a Cause” to help the South Winn Recreation Program.

The recreation program effort seeks to put into place a centrally-

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coordinated approach in terms of organizing, scheduling and promoting various recreational opportunities for youth as well as adults in the southern portion of Winneshiek County.

Rainy weather held off to allow the event to get underway.

The event was held behind the bank in the city lot near the Calmar Post Office and featured hamburgers and hot dogs and other food items as well as the Moo Mobile in celebration of June Dairy month.

According to information from John Heying, vice president with State Bank, the amount donated will be over $5,000.

“In addition to our standard $500 match of donated funds, State Bank will be contributing an additional BENEFIT to page 3

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Joe Hauber remembers hearing the birds sing.

Attending a country parish, Hauber and his family, along with dozens of others, heard Mass in a small church that could hold perhaps 75 souls.

When the weather was warm, the windows were opened to let in the breeze.

As the priest’s words rang out in Latin, the sounds of the country filtered in.

“You could open the window and hear the birds singing,” said Hauber, now 91.

That small, intimate feel is a big part of what Hauber remembers of the old St. Clement Catholic Church, located in rural Spillville.

“We went there for years, my family,” said Hauber.

The atmosphere combined both closeness and grandeur, ornate statues and an imposing high altar with a feeling of intimacy.

And everywhere around, beauty.

“It’s really nice,” said Hauber.

A leader in restoration efforts at the old church, Hauber knows the church very well.

Indeed, thanks to volunteers such as Hauber, the community is also experiencing the historic site, one of the oldest churches in Winneshiek County.

That’s an impressive accomplishment, given the history of a church that had been left to fall apart and which everyone expected to disappear.

Left to Go Away Used for seed storage, invaded by raccoons and left to disappear,

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wedding of Florine Herold to Walter Klilmesh on May 4, 1953. The official uniting of nearby St. Wenceslaus, a larger urban parish, with St. Clement took place in 1962, the parish history said.

An important figure in caring for the church was Regina Kuhn, a resident who lived on a nearby farm.

Even after the church closed, Kuhn lovingly cared for the church.

Interestingly, the stained glass windows at the church date from

after its closing, likely something Kuhn, and possibly her family, added.

According to a parish history, Kuhn had wanted to become a nun, though she never got to fulfill her dream. Instead, she lived on the family farm and took care of her brothers until her death at the age of 80.

The old church became, in a way, her own little convent. She was often found there praying. In a front pew, CHURCH to page 2 Ruth Bily, of Spillville, pulls the rope to ring the bell at St. Clement Catholic Church.

ABOVE: A stained glass window bears the image of St. Michael. RIGHT: St. Clement Catholic Church was built in 1856.

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Winneshiek County Fair Queen Contestants Announced Candidates for the 2016 Winneshiek County Fair Queen have been announced.

The candidates include: Joclyn Clare Bushman Joclyn Clare Bushman is the 18-year-old daughter of Chad and Manon Bushman, of Fort Atkinson.

During high school she was involved in FFA, SODA, the Purple Cord volunteering program and sports. She was active in volleyball, basketball, softball and trap shooting. In her free time, she enjoys being outside on the farm working with her livestock for the fair and riding her horse. As a very active member of FFA, she served as reporter her sophomore year and chapter president her junior year.

She received first place with her Supervised Agricultural Experience in poultry production this year and won

the Organic Award her junior year.

Joclyn was the 2015 Winneshiek County Beef Queen, where she promoted and advocated for the beef industry in her county and state. With her deep passion for agriculture, she plans to pursue a career with this passion at Des Moines Area Community College.

Marissa Jo Foels Marissa Jo Foels is the 17-year-old daughter of Loren and JoEllen Foels, of Postville. She will be a senior this year at Decorah High School. Marissa is a member of DHS National Honor Society, Silver Cord volunteer program and large group speech team.

She is also lettered in academics such as silver and gold GPA awards and Thor award. In large group speech, she and her groups received a Division 1 rating and large group state

honors. This year, she competed at the Large Group All State Festival.

Marissa is an active seven-year member of the Madison 4-H Club, where she has served as the president and vice president. She is also a member of the Winneshiek County Senior Council, where she serves as vice president. Marissa also serves on the 2015-16 State 4-H Council, where she also serves as the vice president, as well as being involved with the marketing committee and opening/ closing ceremonies for the state youth conference. She is the ambassador for Winneshiek, Allamakee, Clayton, Dubuque and Fayette counties.

She will be representing Winneshiek County and the state at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta in November. Marissa has received awards at the local level in communications, clothing and photography. She has re-

ceived the awards for Jr., Intermediate and Sr. Volunteer of the year. Other awards she has received are Achievement in Leadership, Citizenship, 4-H experience, Lamp of Knowledge and record book.

Outside of 4-H she is a member of the dance team Just For Kix, where she has received many awards. They have competed in many competitions including dancing at the 2016 Outback Bowl in Florida. Marissa enjoys camping, going to races and spending time with family and friends. She is employed at Happy Joes, Country Garden and U2 BBQ and Catering and babysits. Marissa plans to attend Upper Iowa University and then will transfer to Des Moines Area Community College to receive her certificate to practice Mortuary Science.

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Knee-High By 4th Of July!

Thanks to sunshine and plenty of rain, this corn is certainly off to a good start. It's already more than knee-high to little ones at Northeast Iowa Community College daycare including (l-r): Kinley Boutte, Aria Jirak, Levi Humpal, Harrison Elsbernd and Wyatt Vagts. Photo by Michael Hohenbrink

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Legals .......................... 7 Classifieds ................... 7 Sports .......................... 8

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CHURCH in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary, the parish priest would find her.

In addition to securing stained glass windows for the church, Kuhn was also likely responsible for securing new pews for the church.

Years after St. Clement closed, Kuhn continued to care for the old church.

Following her death in 1960, the little church was left with the expectation it would fall on its own without its caretaker. Burials persisted in the cemetery, with at least two in 2010.

Ruth Bily, parish secretary at St. Wenceslaus, noted additional burial plots have been staked off, and the cemetery is available for accepting future interments, retaining its status as consecrated ground.

Still, the expectation was that the old structure itself would simply go away, leaving just the cemetery.

Stubborn Germans had built too well for that to happen.

Meyers Celebrate 50 Years James A. and Janice Meyer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 2.

James and Janice (Wieling) were married July 2, 1966, at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Waucoma, by Father Drummy.

They are the parents of four children: Charles (Heidee), Christopher (fiancée Anntonette), Leslie (Tom) and Jason (Heidi) and nine grandchildren. They will have a family gathering later in July.

Restoration Animals took over the church.

Farmers stored seed corn where parishioners had sat. The paint faded.

Yet, despite nature and rough handling, the church endured.

Around 1987, restoration got its start. The church saw its first Mass in roughly two decades on Nov. 23 of that year, the feast of St. Clement.

The old German-built structure had weathered decades of neglect but had visible signs of that neglect.

The roof and floor both needed work. “[W]e started doing it,” said Hauber. “It was in bad shape.”

Hauber and Raymond Riehle undertook much of the repair effort.

“We had to remove all the pews,” explained Hauber.

Jacking up the main altar to move it and shuffling around the side altars were also done to get at the problem.

Hauber recalls moving the Marian altar and the high altar and shuffling the St. Joseph altar over to where the Marian altar had stood to make it work.

Restoration would take years. A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary originally purchased in 1860 for $5 and transported all the way to Iowa from New York had been stored at the St. Wenceslaus convent. With the restoration, she found her way back to St. Clement.

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The St. Joseph statue likewise had been stored in the convent and also made its way home.

The statue of St. Clement had resided in the church itself at St. Wenceslaus and was brought home as well.

By 1991, Mass was possible in the church.

An altar stone is present today, as are altar cards, supporting items that are used in the Traditional Latin Mass. A baptismal font stands ready at the front of the church.

Holy water fonts are on both sides of the aisle, and rosaries, free for visitors to take, hang near the entrance for anyone who wants to stop in and pray.

A guest book near the entrance records visitors, some from as far away as Europe, Hauber notes.

Everything is in readiness for a Mass.

That will come soon.

Scheduled for July 12, the first of two annual Masses is about to take place. A second one takes place in October.

Following both Masses, a community gathers. That’s something Hauber remembers from his youth.

“It’s not like today,” said Hauber.

“People would stand around for 30 minutes [and visit].”

The old St. Clement saw fellowship, a small community drawn together.

Community That sense of community is a big part of St. Clement.

“Why is home important to you?” asked Hauber.

For Hauber, St. Clement is like that.

“It’s home to us,” said Hauber.

The bond of community dates back to the early history of the church.

Spillville was once home to two parishes, St. Wenceslaus and St. Clement. Rivalry existed between the two parishes from very early on.

A key component of that stemmed from the very different natures of the community’s two largest ethnic populations.

Spillville’s Slavic heritage is widely known. For a time, the famed composer Antonin Dvorak visited relatives and stayed in the town and is believed to have composed at least one of his works while there. The

name Dvorak still remains in the community, along with other names that testify to Spillville’s Eastern European roots.

Yet along with that ethnic heritage, German settlers were also to be found in the community, often as farmers.

Echoing a pattern found throughout America, the differing ethnicities set up parishes on their own. The Mass was identical in its Latin, but the preaching might be in Polish, Czech, German or another language.

St. Wenceslaus, popular among Eastern European believers, became the patron of a parish in the town itself, and that parish served as the focal point of worship for the community’s Slavic population.

The rivalry between St. Clement and St. Wenceslaus seems to have healed to an extent, as witnessed by a stained glass window found in the latter church. To their Czech/ Bohemian neighbors, the Germans in the community gifted a window, “Given by the congregation of St. Clement’s” that still is visible in St. Wenceslaus.

Still, while they could, the Germans worshipped at St. Clement. The very stones of the old parish cemetery bear witness to that.

Among the graves, amidst the usual references to birthdates and dates of passing, is a grave that contains a stark word in German, “ERMORDET.” It means “murdered.”

A member of the congregation, Jakob Ryhmer, was killed in 1891 over a matter of $1.50 in a dispute.

The community took in their fallen member and buried him. Hauber recalls a special ringing that marked deaths in the community. When the bell sounded, members of the parish knew someone had died.

At other times, it would ring out to announce Mass or perhaps the Angelus, prayed at the start of the day, at midday and in the evening.

Hauber takes delight in the old bell at St. Clement. Finding out someone had visited the church, he asked whether you had rung the bell.

It’s back in all its splendor, a tangible sign of the old church’s restoration.

Hauber relates a story of how the Rev. Robert Gross, pastor at area parishes including St. Wenceslaus, had

AT A GLANCE NAME OF CHURCH:

St. Clement/Clementskirche

BUILT: 1856 CLOSED: 1944 RESTORED:

Beginning 1987

UPCOMING:

Mass set for Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m., followed by potluck dinner

LOCATION:

W14 and 172nd Street, rural Spillville

MORE INFORMATION: “St. Clement’s Church Spillville, Iowa”

by Ruth R. Kath

taken young children up to the choir loft and had let them ring the bell.

Letting the children come near is not something to which Hauber objects. Instead, he’s happy about the little ones doing just that.

Now in his 90s, Hauber won’t be around forever. Openly, he wonders what will become of the church when the older folks are no longer around.

“I’d look to see our younger generation take an interest [in the project],” said Hauber.

Meanwhile, the church stands open. Interestingly, Hauber notes that for a while he had tried a padlock to protect the church. People kept breaking in.

So, Hauber tried a new approach.

There’s no more padlock today.

Since then, a single piece of wood holds the door shut. Once the lock came off, vandals left the church alone. It was psychological, Hauber believes.

Whatever the reason, the church remains open. It still draws visitors.

It still brings back memories. And, if Hauber has his wish, it still creates new ones.

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4-H Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Calf Show Show Barn 4-H/FFA Bucket Bottle Show Show Barn 4-H/FFA Dairy Show Show Barn Salsa Contest Fontanelle Shelter Bill Riley Talent Search Grandstand Homemade Ice Cream Sundae Contest Variety Tent Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull East of Grandstand Antique Tractor Display Parking Lot Nancy’s Timeless Melody Fontanelle Shelter Thunder Rode Horse Drill Horse Arena Dennis Halverson Music Fontanelle Shelter Northland Classic Show Barn Homeward Bound Music Fontanelle Shelter 4-H/FFA Sheep Show Danan Lansing Bldg.

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We forgot to mention the big auction that began on Thursday, Nov. 17, 1938, in Fort Atkinson at the F. P. Chizek Store. The ad said, “Attention, everybody, everywhere, don’t let this opportunity to save escape you!” The auction began every day at 2 p.m., and beautiful presents were given away each day, but you had to be there at the opening of the sale for a chance to win. Items auctioned off included dry goods, hosiery, underwear, hats, work clothes, shoes, overshoes and countless other items.

Chizek’s was an old “general merchandise” store in Fort Atkinson.

Nov. 17 was also the day that Father J. P. Broz of St. Wenceslaus Church in Spillville celebrated his 74th birthday and also the 49th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The children of the parochial school presented a delightful program in his honor and speaking for all her classmates, Lorraine Frana greeted the guest of honor and offered good wishes to the aged pastor.

Father Broz was pleasantly surprised and played Santa Claus on the following day, coming to school loaded with goodies for the children.

DECEMBER “Behind the Scenes—By and About the Calmar Public School” was a weekly column that let everyone know what students were studying, their activities and opinions. Ruth Sobolik was the editor, with Catherine Broihier and Mary Jo Doubek serving as co-editors.

Features were covered by Ruth Sobolik. Activities were covered by June Bradbury, Bette Hackett and Lavonne LaBarge.

Raymond Kipp wrote about boys’ athletics, and Marilouise Broderick covered girls’ athletics. If the article was about homemaking, Marie Flaskerud wrote it. If it was about agriculture, Laurence Flaskerud or Glen Hillesland did the honors.

Class News was covered by Rita Giesing. The typing students were the typists, and sponsors were the faculty.

In Fort Atkinson the ladies home project study group met on Dec. 9 in the home of Mrs. F. J. Schissel to discuss “Suggestions for Efficient Storage in the Farm Home.” The program was presented by Miss Helene Dilger to the 15 ladies present: Mrs. Wm. Rausch, Mrs. Dan Meyer, Mrs. Lena Bush, Mrs. Joe Chekal, Mrs.

B.H. Hageman, Mrs. Wm. Tekippe, Mrs. Edward Kuhn, Mrs. J. P. Smith, Mrs. Paul Schissel, Mrs. F. J. Schissel, Mrs. Roy McEnaney, Miss Ida Herold, Mrs. Foster Smith, Mrs. Harry Glass and Mrs. J. D. Martinek.

After the noon potluck luncheon, a half hour was devoted to the study of grand opera.

Calmar’s Thimble Club held its annual Christmas party at the Green Parrot Tea Room in Decorah on a Thursday night in mid-December, following an exchange of gifts. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing bridge.

Calmar’s Olympic Theatre was remodeling, including installation of new furniture in the lobby. L. J. Frana, the owner, was always very progressive, trying to give patrons the best of equipment, services and movies.

On Christmas Day and the next day, you could see a big double program, “Down in Arkansaw” with the Weaver Bros., Ralph Byrd and Pinky Tomlin and “She’s Got Everything” with Gene Raymond, Ann Southern, Victor Moore and Helen Broderick.

Both were family-friendly comedies.

Pupils of St. John’s School in Fort Atkinson were putting the finishing touches on their Christmas program that would be staged at the Fort Atkinson City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1938. Old Santa Claus was scheduled to appear to give Christmas presents to everyone there, and a big live turkey was given away as a door prize. Tickets were only 25 cents.

It was announced that the Haug Department Store in Spillville would be open during the winter months every Sunday after Mass or church services for the convenience of the farmers.

There was lots of moving in Spillville. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Herold, who had lived for several years on the Joseph Ruth farm, moved to the farm of Mrs. Evelyn Herold, near Conover.

Mr. and Mrs. B. Lukesh moved from that farm to a farm near Protivin. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pavlovec were moving to the farm of her mother.

Bruecker’s Drug Store in Calmar was “Santa’s Gift Headquarters” and had greeting cards in English and foreign languages, toys, dolls, stationery, Sheaffer pens, manicure sets, dresser sets, boxes of candy and cigars. They gift wrapped for free.

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Calmar Dec. 17, 1938, to see Santa and receive that bag of candy, peanuts and fruit. They were also treated to a free movie by the Calmar businesses.

Joe Meyer, of Calmar, won the $5 prize for having the best Christmas decorations at his home. George Bruecker won second place, and Herb Bradbury and C. F. Sobolik tied for third place. Meyer sent his winnings to the Father Flannagan Home for Boys, where it would really do some good. He got a letter back from Father Flannagan thanking him for his donation.

SOMETIME IN 1939...

A hen will sometimes sit on an egg that is not her own, but it is even rarer for an eagle to be born in a hatchery. Huber Hatchery in Calmar was where it happened in 1939.

Tony Vondersitt and Ray Mills were driving past the old iron mine north of Waukon and saw an eagle perched on a nest, high up on an old tower near the iron mine. Being an adventurous soul, Vondersitt stopped his car and risked his life climbing up the old tower. He didn’t have any trouble reaching the nest and took two eggs, put them in his pocket and slowly backed down from his perilous perch, returning to Calmar.

“We kept the eggs warm,” Vondersitt explained to Mrs. Benjamin Huber at Huber’s Hatchery.

Mrs. Huber put the eggs into an incubator and after two weeks a baby eagle hatched from one of the eggs.

It seemed normal and relished a diet of meat. One eagle wasn’t so bad, but the Huber Hatchery staff wondered what would happen when the second eagle hatched.

Many Americans traveled to the 1939 New York World’s Fair for the strikingly unusual things it offered.

There was a parachute tower from which visitors could “bail out” at an elevation of 250 feet and be sure of a happy landing, a singing fountain and a flight to Venus that seemed quite real.

In two weeks, we will tell you more area stories, including about break-ins and improvements.

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CONTESTANTS

Briefs Lawler Library Program Lawler Public Library will host a summer reading program with the theme of “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read.� Programs are being held on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. continuing July 11 and 18. All ages are welcome.

Fort Atkinson Library Program The Fort Atkinson Public Library will host a summer reading program on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. through July 20. During the July 6 program, Isaiah the Magician will perform in the gym and during the July 13 program, Lily from Winneshiek County Conservation will be featured. July 20 race to the library and have fun with the Get Fit stations.

Annual St. Clement Church Mass Mass at St. Clement Catholic Church, in rural Spillville, is set for Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. followed by potluck dinner.

WIC Clinic A WIC clinic is set for Wednesday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, July 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Stone Ridge Community Church.

For more information, call 888836-7867 or 563-245-1145.

Ag Safety Day Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) will be hosting Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on Tuesday, July 19 at Iowa’s Dairy Center.

Blood Drive A blood drive has been set for Wednesday, July 6 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Holy Name Parish Center in West Union.

Happy Feet Clinic The Happy Feet Clinic is held every Tuesday from 1:30-3 p.m. and every Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at 305 Montgomery St., Suite 3, Decorah. Please call 563-3824662 for an appointment.

Emily Luzum Emily Luzum is the 17-year-old daughter of Kevin and Linda Luzum, of Fort Atkinson. She will be a senior at Turkey Valley this fall. Emily has been a member of the Turkey Valley trap shooting team for three years, lettering two of those years.

She has been the editor of the school yearbook. She is also part of Signs of Christ, a group that learns sign language to contemporary Christian music. Emily was on the A honor roll and painted the set for the school’s musical. She served as treasurer of the Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H club and was on the County Council for the past six years.

Emily has also been a member of the Girl Scouts for 11 years and earned the Bronze and Silver awards.

Emily volunteers and donates blood whenever she can; she is trying to give more than her grandfather with 96 pints. She shows chickens at the Winneshiek County Fair. Emily also is active in her church as a cross bearer, mass server and Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister. Emily works at the White House Supper Club and is a wrangler at Village Creek Bible Camp where she teaches kids how to be safe around horses, care for them and ride them. In her free time she volunteers at Thunder Rode Therapeutic Riding, and she likes to draw and paint, spend time with animals, go hunting, fish, camp, swim and hang out with friends. Upon graduation, she plans to attend Hawkeye Community College and then transfer to Iowa State to major in Civil Engineering.

Meretta Leigh Peterson Meretta Leigh Peterson is the 16-year-old daughter of Brian Peterson and Becky Peterson, of Decorah.

She is active in choir, band and large group speech. For solo/ensemble contest she was in a group of 12 girls for choir, and they received a 1 rating. In band, Meretta plays the euphonium, and during her junior year she played a solo and a duet for a contest and received a 1 rating for both. She has also attended five honor bands.

Last fall, in the musical Sound of Music, she played a sister. Also last year, she went to state in large group speech contest, and her group received a 1 rating from the judges.

Meretta was alternate Little Miss Laura when she was 10. Some of her school activities include FFA, tenthand eleventh-grade varsity basketball cheerleading, where she lettered both years, marching band and concert choir. In 4-H, she is the secretary of her club and has shown horses in the past.

Allie Elizabeth Rausch Allie Elizabeth Rausch is the 19-year-old daughter of Dan and Mindy Rausch, of Fort Atkinson. She has been a student at Coe College for the past year. Throughout high school and college, she has been very busy. In high school, she was in four sports along with musicals and plays in the spring and fall. She also volunteered in the community through 4-H and FFA along with working as a certified nursing assistant at Wellington Place. In 4-H, she enjoyed showing her pets and livestock at the Winneshiek County Fair.

In college, Allie is pursing a degree in nursing. She is a part of Sig-

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ma Alpha, where she volunteers for things like the Special Olympics, Girls on the Run, GiGi’s Playhouse, Dance Marathon and many highway cleanups. She has joined the Air Force ROTC, training to be an officer by the time she graduates. The Air Force has already given her many opportunities such as being involved in the Color Guard at Detachment 255 during the Iowa baseball games, along with other activities with the Air Force. In her free time, Allie likes to spend time with friends and family. She is excited to see what the future holds for her.

Amy Marie Schmitt Amy Marie Schmitt is the 17-year-old daughter of Peter and Susan Schmitt, of Fort Atkinson.

Her school activities include cheerleading for football and basketball, medaling at the Iowa High School Athletic Union State Girls tournament, trap shooting, where she participated in the state meet, Wellness Club, volleyball and track. She was a varsity manager and letter winner in volleyball and track, where the team won the conference championship. In 4-H, she is a member of the Turkey Valley Clovers Club, where she has served as vice president and photographer. Her projects include photography, meat goats, food and nutrition, sewing, needle art, home improvement, horticulture, child development, share the fun, working exhibit, rabbits and clothing selection. She also serves on the County Council.

Amy is a member of St. Nepomucene Catholic Church, where she is an altar server and where she was confirmed. She is a member of the South Winneshiek FFA chapter, where she has received the Greenhand Degree. In Girl Scouts, she has received the Silver and Bronze awards. Amy has also volunteered with Winneshiek County Dairy Promoters and the American Red Cross.

She has worked for U2 BBQ, and Wermers Daycare and Eastern Star Nursing Home and works on the family farm. In the community, she is involved in volunteering at many activities from Fort Atkinson’s chicken dinner to the community garden and the firemen’s breakfast as well as many other activities. In Winneshiek County, she has served the community meal in Calmar and done improvements at the fair grounds and took part in other activities.

Hanna Elizabeth Schmitt Hanna Elizabeth Schmitt is the 16-year-old daughter of Greg and Sara Schmitt, of Waucoma. In school, Hanna is a member of National Honor Society, is a cheerleader for basketball and football and is on the volleyball and track and field teams. She is involved in student government, where she has served as secretary and co-reporter. In SODA (Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol), she has served as co-president and secretary.

She has been in the fall musical and choir. She is also in the Purple Cord volunteer program, Career Learning Link, art club, show choir, FIRST Tech Challenge and the math club.

Hanna is a member of the Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H Club, where she has done Share the Fun, Working Exhibit, Educational Presentation, visual arts and photography at the state. She is a member of the County

Council. Hanna is also a member of the Girl Scouts (where she has won the Bronze and Silver awards), Signs of Christ Catholic Performing group and Christian Family School of Religion Faith Formation. She serves at the Calmar Monthly Community Meal, volunteers at the Village Creek Bible Camp, does Trunk or Treat and chaperones junior high dances. In FFA, she has won the Star Greenhand Degree and Chapter Degree and has served as secretary and co-reporter. Hanna also attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference. Hanna plays harmonica, crochets, draws and loves riding horses.

Ashley Michelle Schwartzhoff Ashley Michelle Schwartzhoff is the 18-year-old daughter of Mike and Michelle Schwartzhoff, of Decorah.

Ashley has been a member of the Decorah Chiefs 4-H Club for nine years. She is the president of that club and is the president of the Senior County Council. Ashley is a youth representative on the Youth Development Committee, is a camp counselor at Pine Bluff Regional Camp and has exhibited in many project areas at the county fair as well as at the state level. She has received recognition in record keeping in many project areas as well as leadership awards.

Ashley has been active in FFA for four years, where she has received the Greenhand award, Chapter award and Iowa Degree. She participated in various career development teams including Conduct of Meetings, Ag Issues and Perceptions, Parliamentary Procedure, Chapter Display and the Chapter Program and received awards in these areas, advancing to district and state competition. She also served as chapter secretary. She knows the importance of community service and giving back to help the local community and country and helping around the globe.

In high school, she was in volleyball, basketball and softball all four years. This year, her team had the honor of playing in the state tennis tournament, where they placed third.

Ashley was in National Honor Society and received a letter for academic achievement. Ashley’s hobbies include helping others and doing her part in the community. She also likes to hunt and spend time with family and friends. Ashley plans to attend Iowa State University to pursue a degree in Agriculture.

Area 4-H Events July 6, Oopy, Goopy Day Camp, 9 a.m., City Park, Waucoma; Master Gardeners Summer Webinar, 1 p.m., Winneshiek County Extension Office, Decorah; County 4-H Council Meeting, 3 p.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds; 4-H Livestock Fitting Clinic, 6 p.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds July 8, 4-H Static Judging Day, 9 a.m., Winneshiek County Fairgrounds July 12-16, Winneshiek County Fair, Winneshiek County Fairgrounds July 22, 4-H & FFA Static Judging, 9 a.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds

July 26-30, Fayette County Fair, Fayette County Fairgrounds July 28, Wonderful Worms Daycamp, 9 a.m., Fort Atkinson Park; Fayette County “Day At the Fair,� 3 p.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds July 29, Day Camp at the Fair, 9 a.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds July 30, 4-H Communications Day Awards/Style Show, 10 a.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds July 30, 4-H & FFA Achievement Auction, 3 p.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds

would like to express their sincerest gratitude for all the cards, flowers, memorials, condolences, food, visits, prayers and expressions of sympathy received during Dave’s illness and passing.

For all the prayers and support at the loss of our beloved Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma Eleanora Franzen. We are grateful for the wonderful care she received during her stay at the Ossian Senior Hospice.

Kris, Whitney, Bailey and Alyssa Timp

$3,000 toward [this program] to help kick off a capital campaign bringing total donated funds to $5,096.21,� said Heying. “This event was a community effort, and we truly appreciate the generosity of all who came out to support it,� said Heying.

The fundraiser is on top of finanical support coming from various bodies with contributions pledged from the cities of Calmar, Ossian and Spillville, as well as Winneshiek County and Northeast Iowa Commu-

nity College.

Coming up, the recreation program will be looking to hire a director, who will be classified as a city employee of Calmar. Office space will be provided by NICC. “We are thrilled that the South Winneshiek Recreation Program is on its way to fruition,� said Chris Wiltgen, an organizer with the recreation program. “This endeavor would not be possible without support from our local community members and businesses.�

Jenna Schmitt Jenna Schmitt is the 16-yearold daughter of James and Christie Schmitt, of Fort Atkinson. Jenna has been in band for the past six years and received a 1 rating for her saxophone duet and flute solo. She has already lettered in band her freshman and sophomore years. Last year, she was in her school’s play and musical and has been in two Missoula Children’s Theater plays. Jenna has been in dance for 13 years. Also, she has been in choir, golf, volleyball, cheerleading and speech.

Outside of school, Jenna is in 4-H and on the 4-H Senior Council and does the Signs of Christ. She is an active member of St. John Nepomucene Parish in Fort Atkinson and works at the Jackson Heights Golf Course and the White House in St. Lucas. This month, she will be completing her CNA.

Thank you

We continue to draw strength from your support during this time of great sorrow.

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BENEFIT

The family of Dave Timp

Special appreciation to Winneshiek Medical Center Home Health and Hospice, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Choir and Guild, Father Gross, Father Gibbs, Deacon Marr and the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home.

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We would like to also thank the staff at the Winneshiek Medical Center for their kindness and support. Thank you to Fr. Gross, Fr. Knipper, Monsigner Hawes, Deacon Andrew Marr and Schluter-Balik funeral home for their assistance along with St Francis de Sales Rosary Society.

We appreciate all the words and acts of kindness as well as the donations to memorials in her name.

The Family of Eleanora Franzen

Athletes Honored Kayla Schaufenbuel (r) and Shelby Reicks were invited to attend the Des Moines Register, All-Iowa Sports Awards June 18 in Des Moines. Athletes qualified by being selected after being named as First Team, All-State.

Schaufenbuel qualified in volleyball while Reicks qualified in basketball. Photo courtesy Missy Reicks

EARL Recognizes Gossling Curt McNew, EARL Public Transit Director, left, and Monica Roderick, Transit Driver Coordinator, right, present Karla Gossling with

the 2016 Driver of the Year award.

Photo by Samuel Castro/EARL Public Transit

Extension Offers Summer Day Camps ISU Extension will host “Wonderful Worms� day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at the Fort Atkinson Park and Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Pine Bluff 4-H Camp, Decorah. This camp is for youth in grades K-3.

ISU Extension will also host “Shut-

terbug� day camp. This camp is geared for grades 4-6. It will be held Thursday, Aug. 4 at Pine Bluff 4-H Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information or to register, call the Winneshiek County Extension office at 563-382-2949 by July 20.

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Fresh Garden Produce Tastes Great It won’t be long and I will have fresh garden produce. I have blossoms and tiny fruit everywhere. I have been enjoying sugar snap peas. Having fresh garden produce is the best and tastes so good.

Broiling, and especially grilling your fruit and vegetables, makes them taste exceptional. To make the job easier, use these tips. Oil your vegetables and the grill grates. Know your cooking times for different vegetables and fruits. Use a skewer or grill basket or even foil packets. Keep vegetables to similar sizes; they will cook more evenly. Feel free to use some of your favorite vegetables in the following recipe.

Grilled Vegetables From Giada De Laurentiis 3 red bell peppers, seeded and halved 3 yellow squash (about 1 pound total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inchthick rectangles 3 zucchini (about 12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles 3 Japanese eggplant (12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inchthick rectangles 12 cremini mushrooms 1 bunch (1-pound) asparagus, trimmed 12 green onions, roots cut off 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare the barbecue (mediumhigh heat). Brush the vegetables with 1/4 cup of the oil to coat lightly. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred all over, about 8 to 10 minutes for the bell peppers; 7 minutes for the yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant and mushrooms and 4 minutes for the asparagus and green onions. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. The key to getting

those great grill marks is to not shift the vegetables too frequently once they’ve been placed on the hot grill.

Meanwhile, whisk the remaining two tablespoons of oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil and rosemary in a small bowl to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the herb mixture over the vegetables; serve the vegetables warm or at room temperature.

You can use other similar fruit in the following pie recipe.

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Shake n’ Make Ice Cream From Laurie Powalish 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 c. half and half 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla 6 Tbsp. rock salt 1 pint-sized plastic zip bag 1 gallon-sized plastic zip bag Ice cubes

Black Raspberry Pie From Ellen Hotger Ellen makes her own pie crusts.

But any store-bought pie crust should do just fine. It should come with two crusts (one for bottom and one for top).

6 cups of black raspberries, rinsed 1/4 teaspoon salt Brown sugar to sprinkle on top of pie 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. minute tapioca 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 Tbsp. butter 1 egg yolk 1 Tbsp. water Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place bottom pie crust on greased 9-inch pie dish. Mix berries, sugar, minute tapioca, cinnamon and salt in large mixing bowl. Pour filling onto the pie crust. Break up little pieces of butter and place on top of filling.

Top with pie crust.

Fold edges back and below bottom crust so that the filling doesn’t pour out during the baking process. Make two small cuts to form an “X” right in the middle of the top crust to let steam out during the baking process. Mix the egg yolk with one tablespoon of water and brush on to the top of the pie. Sprinkle a little brown sugar over the pie. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes to set crust and add pie shield. Bake 30 to 50 minutes at 350 degrees and put it in the lower rack of the oven. Serve with vanilla ice cream if you like.

Kids find this fun, and it makes a cold treat on a hot summer day. Top your ice cream with fresh fruit.

Fill the gallon-sized plastic bag full of ice. Add rock salt and seal. Pour sugar, half and half and vanilla into pintsized bag and seal. Place the pint-sized bag into the gallon-sized bag and seal.

Shake bag for 5-7 minutes. Open the small bag and enjoy your ice cream!

Cheesy Biscuits From Laurie Powalish 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese 2/3 c. buttermilk 1/3 c. vegetable oil Additional parmesan cheese (optional) In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add cheeses. In a small bowl combine buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop by 1/4 cups, two inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional parmesan if desired. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yields one dozen biscuits.

Till next time, if you have extra produce, don’t forget the elderly. Give in small usable amounts. They probably don’t need a sack full. By sharing you help with allowing them to have a healthy diet and not having the expense of trying to get around and shop.

The elderly enjoy the visit, and you are also checking on them.

DeSales School Menu Monday, July 11 Brkfst: French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Lasagna, Corn, Peaches Tuesday, July 12 Brkfst: Cereal, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Pork Ribette on WG Bun, Creamed Rice, Peas, Pears Wednesday, July 13 Brkfst: Omelet, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese Sand, Green

Beans, Applesauce Thursday, July 14 Brkfst: WG Long John, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Breaded Pork Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Cal. Blend, Apple Crisp Friday, July 15 Brkfst: Cereal, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit

Milk is served with all meals. Fresh carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and/or celery are offered with all lunches. Peanut butter sandwich option. All menus subject to change.

Field trips for Daycare will be Tuesday’s every week with hot dog or cold meat sandwich with fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.

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.

PATRICIA ANN VEACH On Thursday morning, July 10, 1969, 8-yearold Patricia Ann Veach was found dead in her bedroom at her Des Moines home. She had been sexually molested. An autopsy showed she had been smothered to death either with a pillow or a hand. Laboratory analyses of blood and hair found on the scene were incomplete.

Patricia lived with her parents, Bill and Etta Veach, and her older brother, Billy, at 805 S.W. Lally Street on Des Moines’ south side. Billy had spent the night with his paternal grandparents. The Veaches told police they’d gone to

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bed around 2 a.m. and that their daughter was all right at that time. They said they’d heard no unusual noises in the house, and that their dog — who was kept in the basement overnight — had not barked.

Police canvassed the neighborhood in search of persons who might have seen someone or heard something near the Veach’s home. They questioned more than 500 persons within a week of the murder but reportedly had no clues regarding the identity of Patricia’s killer.

PATRICIA ANN VEACH | Age: 8 | Died: July 10, 1969 Location: Des Moines Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.

If you have any information about the murder of Patricia Ann Veach, please contact the Des Moines Police Department at (515) 283-4864.

Just You And Him

By Rev. Linda Thompson Calmar Community United Methodist Church Then Jesus said to someone else, “Follow me.”

He replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”

Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. But you go and spread the news of God’s kingdom.”

Someone else said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to those in my house.”

Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for God’s kingdom.”

— Luke 9:59-62 Excuses are like noses; everyone has one. These few lines are taken from the context where Jesus is determined to go to Jerusalem, and as He passes through different villages, people are wanting to follow Him but on their own terms. Ah, have we really changed?

As a single mother of five children, on Sunday morning, I could think of some really good excuses not to come to church.

“It is too much work.”

“It comes too early in the morning.”

“The pastor is boring, and the gray-haired old ladies snub their noses at me.” Do you have any to add to this? I think I could keep go-

ing as well.

But, there came a time when I said “yes.”

Yes, I would make a concerted effort to come to church.

Yes, I would teach that Sunday School class.

Yes, I would help to serve coffee in the morning.

Yes. And when under this choice, all the other excuses became moot, I chose not to follow my feelings and the groanings of my children but instead turned my desire to follow Jesus instead of the noises around me.

I can almost see the eye roll as you read this.

“Of course, you feel this way. You are the pastor.”

But, I wasn’t always the pastor.

I was a person who started to warm a pew by choice and soon became a person who warmed a pew because I was chosen.

This Sunday, if you are physically able, find a pew, warm it and see where it takes you. Just like a cranky lawn mower that won’t start on the first pull, you may need to come back a few times. It isn’t because of the church, the pew, the message or the other obligations. It is because you need to leave them at the door and come into the presence of a Savior who loves you and wants a little bit of your time this Sabbath.

Just you and Him.

Rita Gebel

Worship Schedule ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Father Nicholas March Sunday, July 10: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, July 10: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST

Calmar Pastor Linda Thompson Sunday, July 10: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Pastor Phil Olson Sunday, July 10: 9 a.m. Calmar Worship 10:30 a.m. Springfield Worship DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Father Robert Gross Sunday, July 10: 8 a.m. Mass HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Father Nicholas March Thursday, July 7: 8:30 a.m. Mass No Weekend Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday, July 10: 9 a.m. Worship MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Father Nicholas March Friday, July 8: 8:30 a.m. Mass No Weekend Mass

OSSIAN LUTHERAN Ossian

Rita M. Gebel, 83, of Lawler, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Hillcrest Home in Sumner.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with the Rev. Jim Brockman celebrating the Mass with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held from 4 to 8 RITA GEBEL p.m. Friday, July 1 at the church with visitation continuing an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Funeral arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Lawler. Online condolences for Rita’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Rita Mary Gebel was born Oct. 9, 1932, in Festina, the daughter of John and Auguste (Hartman) Gossling. She attended St. Mary’s School in Festina and her senior year of high school in Calmar. Rita worked as a 1932-2016 chair assistant for a dentist in Ossian Services: and then did housework for Dr. and 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 2 Mrs. Murtaugh in New Hampton.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic On Oct. 20, 1953, Rita married Church, Lawler Robert Francis Gebel at Our Lady Arrangements by: of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home, Lawler Festina. To this union nine children were born. The couple farmed north of Lawler from 1953 to 1988. Rita was a great cook and was famous for her angel food cakes and the bread and buns she baked. She also loved teaching her children and grandchildren how to bake. Rita used to say the guys must have smelled her baking from the road because they would stop in to sample her baked items. No matter what hardships she faced, she always had a positive, upbeat attitude. She always made everyone else feel loved and did whatever she could to make things better for them.

Survivors include five sons: John Gebel, of New Hampton, Mike (Judy Paulus) Gebel, of Lawler, Bill (Diane) Gebel, of Lawler, Dan (Jodie Anderson) Gebel, of Lawler, and Martin Gebel, of Lawler; three daughters: Helen (Scott) Olson, of Cresco, LaVonne (Doug) Kahler, of Coralville, and Linda Gebel, of Fredericksburg; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Martin (Margaret) Gossling, of Ft. Atkinson, Norbert (Darlene) Gossling, of Waucoma, and Alphonse (Bev) Gossling, of Ossian; two sisters: Marie Tieskotter, of Ossian, and Sister Maryan Gossling, F.S.P.A., of LaCrosse, Wis., and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, in 2010; a son, Art Gebel, in 1986, and one sister, Theresa Myers.

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Pastor Dave Lenth Sunday, July 10: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Father Robert Gross Saturday, July 9: 4 p.m. Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Father Robert Gross Sunday, July 10: 10 a.m. Mass ST. BENEDICT PARISH Decorah Reconciliation Saturday at 3:15 p.m. or by appointment Saturday, July 9: 4:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, July 10: 7:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC

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St. Lucas Father Nicholas March No Weekend Mass Wednesday, July 13: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC Waucoma Father Nicholas March Sunday, July 10: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN Richfield Rural Sumner (8 miles SW of Waucoma) Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Pastors Sunday, July 10: 10:00 a.m. Worship at

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Bring Back Riff-Raff It’s certainly historic.

Perhaps, it might set a record in its own right.

At present, the entire Russian track program is barred from the 2016 Summer Olympics, following claims of systemic doping among athletes.

Not surprisingly, dozens of Russian athletes have filed appeals in response to that dubious accomplishment.

It’s not a news story that has come entirely out of the blue. Indeed, the Russian team had already been suspended from international competition since last year, after a report outlined alleged cheating among not just athletes, but coaches and officials as well. Everyone, it seems, was in on the act.

Given past history, especially during the Cold War, Russian athletes using performance-enhancing products is hardly a new development. The Soviets, and their allies, were notorious for it.

East Germany, a country the size (and population) of a single American

state, won hundreds of medals, a feat out of all proportion to its size.

Similarly, the Russians owned hockey, with other nations’ players facing the weight and muscle of athletes who were, at times, ex-military and trained in facilities that were the envy of the world.

Eastern Bloc nations, eager for public relations victories, used the full weight of state funding to advance their national sports programs. Worldclass training facilities, stipends and housing for athletes (selected from early childhood) and lavish rewards for victory helped to fuel sports juggernauts.

Fast-forward to the present, and something very similar seems to be playing out once again.

Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.

The Russian athletes of today who have been found doping have decided to try every option possible to force their way back into competition, while athletes who had been bumped from being able to compete thanks to

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losing to the Russians are hoping this opens the door to new blood.

Russian athletes are not happy with the prospect.

In addition to trying appeals, Russian athletes are also attempting to get around the ban. One option floated has been competing as “neutrals,” competing but just not under the Russian flag.

Malarkey.

At its most basic, the Olympic spirit holds up amateur athletes who compete at the best of their abilities for sake of competing, regardless of their own chances of winning.

Think the 1980 American hockey team, facing a Soviet team that routinely steam-rolled over competitors and which was brought up short by an American team they had previously written off after an exhibition clobbering.

Al Michaels had the chance of a lifetime in calling that game.

“Do you believe in miracles?!

YES!” he famously called out.

Yes, Mr. Michaels, as a matter of

Brexit Stresses Voting Importance In case you managed to miss it, the United Kingdom held a referendum vote about whether or not to leave the European Union, lovingly dubbed “Brexit.”

Like virtually all political debates, the Brexit argument centered largely on pragmatism versus principle.

While membership in the European Union is an overall benefit to the economy and a politically stabilizing factor for all of Europe, some patriots just could not abide by the notion that the safety regulations on their pillows might be written by a bureaucrat in Brussels, rather than a bureaucrat in London. What some might call a trivial concession others considered an intolerable affront to their nation’s sovereignty.

The referendum squeaked through on a populist wave of voters discontent with the political leadership.

Led by wealthy demagogues exploiting the fears and frustrations of elderly and lower-income masses, the Leave camp was fueled by a fear of immigrants, promises of a return to national glory and the vilification of elitist experts who dared to suggest that policies on economics and foreign affairs require more complexity than can fit on a bumper sticker.

The parallels to our own upcoming election are obvious, almost as obvious as the result of what happens when the masses vote with their feelings rather than facts.

Britain’s own “Independence Day” wasn’t marked with fireworks and a backyard BBQ. Instead, the hours following the narrow victory for Leave voters saw the value of the British pound plummet to its lowest point in three decades, losing roughly 12 percent of its worth in a span of about half a day. The decision led to Standard & Poor downgrading

the country’s pristine credit score (the same thing that happened to the United States when our Republicancontrolled Congress decided that threatening to not pay our bills was a good negotiating tactic) and general economic chaos as businesses tried to figure out how this would affect them.

Like the value of the pound, the promises of Brexit leaders also quickly faded away. Buses in London proclaimed that the 350 million pounds per week spent on the European Union would be better spent on National Health Service, but once the vote was in that idea suddenly went from a “promise” to an “aspiration.”

Likewise, while the Leave camp campaigned on the British equivalent of “We’re gonna build a wall,” that rhetoric vanished against the reality that you can’t close your borders to immigration and expect to keep them open for trade.

Prime Minister David Cameron, who gambled with his career on the vote going the other way, announced he’ll be stepping down at the first convenient opportunity. Shockingly, the Brexit’s strongest proponents don’t seem to be in a hurry to step up and be the person to pull the trigger on invoking Article 50 of the European Treaty, which would formally begin the exit process. With the reality of the situation setting in, leadership of the country looks more like a hot potato than a prize.

Whoever does take the job not only has to deal with the task of leaving the European Union but will almost certainly face the dissolution of the United Kingdom as Scotland and Northern Ireland, which largely voted to stay, might vote for their own independence. Throw in an economic crisis, the renegotiation

STATE OFFICIALS Terry Branstad

Governor of Iowa 1007 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-5211 https://governor.iowa.gov

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By Michael Hohenbrink Editor fact, I do.

Alternatively, we can think of Michael “Eddy” Edwards.

After Edwards won hearts, if not actual gold, at the 1988 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) put into place what became known as the “Eddie the Eagle Rule,” mandating that Olympic hopefuls compete internationally at officiallysanctioned events in order to qualify and rank in either the top 30 percent or be among the top 50 competitors, whichever is fewest.

No riff-raff needed.

As a humble suggestion, perhaps that is exactly what is needed today.

Edwards, for those unfamiliar with his story, was an underdog if there were ever one. Not quite able to make the 1984 British team as a downhill skier, he switched to ski jumping.

As the only Brit to actually apply, he made it to become Britain’s (only)

Veterans Crisis Line Fails Americaʼs Heroes

By David Young U.S. Congressman

AGE OF THE GEEK

Travis Fischer of trade agreements with all of their European neighbors and a population guaranteed to be deeply split on any decision made, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the government collectively gives up and leaves it for the Queen to sort out.

The chaos caused by the Brexit is not surprising. Neither are the stories of people who voted to leave and instantly regretted it. Anecdotal stories abound of “Regrexit” voters who would have gone the other way if they thought their vote mattered.

They didn’t want to leave; they just wanted to send a message to a government they felt wasn’t listening to them. Others (particularly young people) who would have voted to remain didn’t bother, thinking reason would prevail without them.

This is what happens when you don’t take your vote seriously.

It’s understandable to feel like your vote doesn’t matter. Hindsight tricks us into thinking that the only vote that matters is the one that secures the majority. Any votes before then are neutralized by the opposition, and any votes after are superfluous.

But voting doesn’t work like that.

All votes matter, even the ones that aren’t cast.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and wonders how much cheaper European vacations just became.

Michael Breitbach

Iowa Senate, District 28 1007 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-3371 michael.breitbach@legis.iowa.gov

Darrel Branhagen

Iowa State Representative, District 55 1007 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-3221 Darrel.Branhagen@legis.iowa.gov

ski jumping competitor at the 1988 Olympics.

Twenty pounds heavier than his nearest competitor, bespectacled and clearly outmatched by far, far better athletes, Edwards cheerfully made jump after jump.

He lost. What of it?

He’s an example that seems to embody the Olympic ideal.

Sadly, athletes such as Edwards won’t be at the 2016 Olympics, to the detriment of the games. That’s too bad. Edwards would seem to have more of the Olympic spirit in his little finger than the Russian program does collectively, lock, stock and barrel.

The same IOC that has pushed out Edwards and those like him has given its imprimatur instead to a cutthroat model of sports. Win at any costs seems the IOC-endorsed model.

And the Russians have given us exactly that.

Three of 10 veterans, who bravely served our country and are in desperate need of help, will have their message go unanswered. I don’t need to tell you this outrageous statistic highlights a major problem for our veterans and service members in need - and one I’m working to fix.

Earlier this week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a government watchdog organization, released a report finding nearly 30 percent of text messages sent as a test to the Veterans Crisis Line went unanswered. However, while this GAO report may be new, problems with the Veterans Crisis Line sadly are not.

Here in Iowa, while meeting with veterans, they shared with me the trouble too many have had receiving help from the Veterans Crisis Line, the confidential, toll free hotline for veterans seeking suicide prevention and crisis assistance from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responders. Veterans report a lack of response, some even after multiple attempts to get the assistance they

need.

Last year, numerous complaints from across the country about missed or unanswered calls, unresponsive staff, as well as delayed responses to veterans prompted the VA’s watchdog arm, the VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG), to conduct an investigation into the Veterans Crisis Line.

While the VA gave assurances they have taken steps to address these problems, instances of veterans waiting for mental health care needlessly continued. In Congress, I’ve been leading my colleagues to uphold the promises we’ve made to provide quality and accessible care to our veterans. I introduced the No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act (H.R. 5392), legislation holding the VA accountable and requiring they formulate a plan to ensure communications to the Veterans Crisis Line or backup call centers are answered by a live person.

There is no excuse for delays when a veteran needs help, and it is up to us to ensure gaps or weaknesses in resources provided to veterans are addressed without delay.

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FEDERAL OFFICIALS Charles Grassley

Rod Blum

Joni Ernst

Barack Obama

U.S. Senator 135 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3744; Fax (202) 224-6020 http://grassley.senate.gov

U.S. Senator 111 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3254; Fax (202) 224-9369 http://Ernst.senate.gov

Congressman 1st District of Iowa 213 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2911

President of the United States of America 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1414 www.whitehouse.gov

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NICC Receives National Science Foundation Grant Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) has received a grant from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program to provide assistance for the college’s new Northeast Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Technicians initiative.

The $638,143 in ATE funding will support the development of flexible career pathways for students’ advanced manufacturing training and education, with a specific emphasis on women, rural students and female K-12 students enrolled in Project Lead the Way coursework.

With the federal grant funding, the NICC Northeast Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Technicians initiative will develop a core curriculum to be used by all advanced manufacturing technician students and provide accessible career pathways that offer opportunities for students to enter the workforce or continue their college education.

Additional goals supported by the grant include the improvement of current and new articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities for transferring NICC gradu-

ates, development of apprenticeship options in advanced manufacturing technician programs and increased access to relevant NICC training and education for rural students.

Students who enroll in Project Lead the Way college credit courses while in high school will gain greater flexibility in continuing their education in an NICC advanced manufacturing technician program. Secondary and postsecondary educators continue to encourage high school student engagement in STEM courses through the Project Lead the Way program, with the objective that students enroll in similar coursework at the college level. Another goal is increasing the number of female students enrolled in a STEM-related career pathway at NICC. Project Lead the Way courses with credits that “ladder in” to a related program at NICC include: Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Welding SENSE, Civil Engineering, Machine Operations I and Quality Safety and Practices.

The advanced manufacturing technician career pathway at NICC will encompass appropriate career pathway certificate, certificate, diploma

and degree programs supported by the ATE grant.

These career pathway certificate programs are Certified Production Technician, Electromechanical Technician and Welding. Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist is an academic certificate included in the career pathway, as well as the diploma programs Commercial-Residential Electrician, Computer Numerical Control Operator, Industrial Maintenance Technician and Welding.

Advanced manufacturing technician students who are enrolled in the following Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs may receive additional grant support: Electronic Technology, Industrial Electrician, Industrial Maintenance Technician and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Graduates of these programs may enter the workforce after graduation or are encouraged to enroll in the NICC Applied Management (AAS) program to continue their pathway into an articulated four-year bachelor’s of science in technology program at a college or university.

DARE Essay Winner Announced Anna Grace Holthaus, of Ossian, has been recognized as the Iowa DARE Officers’ Association first-place essay winner for 2016. Holthaus and her family traveled recently to the Iowa DARE Officers’ Training Conference held in Osage where she read her essay at the awards luncheon. Pictured are (l-r): Sheriff Dan Marx, South Winneshiek Teacher Jessica Peters, Anna Holthaus and her family, Deputy Tim Felton and South Winneshiek Superintendent Kris Einck.

Photo courtesy Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office

NICC Announces Deanʼs List Northeast Iowa Community College has named the following area students to the dean’s list: Calmar: Sabrina Claman, Diana Hammer, Roger Hartman, RaeAnn Klimesh, Benjamin Meyer, Brenda Monore, Tanner Phillips, Barry Rickard, Kelly Sattler, Jaden Severson and Annette Walter Castalia: Kayla Buchheit and Myra Schnuelle Fort Atkinson: Emily Dietzenbach, Emily Luzum and Skyler Luzum Lawler: Amanda Kohlmeyer, Danielle Mashek, Kacy Ourada, Tonya Reicks and Rebecca Sabelka Ossian: Jonathan Barness, Courtney Bohr, Justin Elsbernd, Rebecca Hertges, Carlee Knutson, Morgan Martin, Heidi Meyer, Christina Nesvik and Logan Schweinefus Protivin: Allison Novotny Ridgeway: Jared Bergan, Kendra Berns, Cole Roher and Casey White Spillville: Lee Balik, Ashley Budde, Rachel Huisman, Maggie Kuennen, Clark Pearson and Cole Schmitt Waucoma: Deborah Olliney, Janet Snyder, Cassie Stange and Natalie Zahn

NICC Announces Graduates Named as NICC graduates were: Calmar: Danielle Aldredge, Israel Dirkx, Tara Fink, Roger Hartman, Keri Lais, Benjamin Meyer, Sara Nelson, Alexis Patterson, Thomas Pecinovsky, Tanner Phillips and Amber Severson Castalia: Myra Schnuelle Fort Atkinson: Isaac Schmitt and Heidi Vsetecka Lawler: Tyler Klimesh, Jacob Leibold and Danielle Mashek Ossian: Jonathan Barness, Lucas Brincks, Kaitlin Gerleman, Debra Hageman, Starlette Moellers, Caleb Monroe and Danielle Wadsworth Protivin: Allison Novotny Ridgeway: Karen Henry, Michelle Jauert, Anna Kuffel and Cole Roher Spillville: Maggie Kuennen and Clark Pearson Waucoma: Sara Adams, Leo Balk, Janet Snyder, Cassie Stange and Jessica Wurzer

WMC Acquires New CT Scanner Winneshiek Medical Center recently upgraded its CT scanner, from a 16-slice scanner to a 128-slice system.

“Our goal is to offer advanced technology with the quality of care our community deserves,” said Sarah Urmanski, director of Radiology at WMC. “By upgrading our CT scanner, patients can receive high-quality exams without having to travel too far from home.”

A CT (computed tomography) scanner combines special X-ray technology with sophisticated computers to produce highly-detailed images of

organs, bones, soft tissues and blood vessels. CT exams are regularly used by physicians to diagnose conditions such as trauma, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The new scanner, a Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS+ 128-slice CT scanner, replaces a 16-slice system.

In addition to improved patient safety and convenience, the new CT scanner has a larger gantry opening. The scanner’s table accommodates patients who weigh up to 676 pounds.

Turkey Valley Clovers Prep For Fair The June meeting of the Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H Club was called to order on June 6 at 6 p.m. The meeting took place at Clair and Faye Carolan’s house where the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jessica Timp.

The 4-H Pledge was led by Jason Herold. Roll call was taken with 28 members present. Clover kids left the meeting to weed the 4-H garden.

New business included painting a barn quilt; 4-H scholarship auction; Calmar Community Dinner; club T-shirts; Clothing, Food & Commu-

nications Day; fair booth decorating; static judging day and work times for the 4-H restaurant and community building at the fair. Logan’s Hope sponsored a 5K and a motion was made to donate to the MDA by Russell Nieman followed by a second from Kayla Burke; all were in favor.

Food safety tips were presented

by Russell to the club to prepare for working the restaurant. The meeting was adjourned, and lunch was served by the Manderfields and the Niemans.

Dean's List And Local Graduates Announced DMACC Announces Graduates Over 1,400 students graduated from the Spring semester from Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC’s) Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and West campuses.

Among graduates was: Daniel Lechtenberg, Diesel Technology, Fort Atkinson Central College Announces Dean’s List Central College has announced its dean’s list.

Students named from this area include: Calmar: Mahogani Boe Spillville: Ashley Oblander Ossian: Trevor Schweinefus Mount Mercy Announces Dean’s List Area students have been named to the dean’s list at Mount Mercy University.

Named from this area were: Kennidee DeVilbiss, of Ossian, and Jennifer Panos, of Spillville.

MSU Mankato Announces Honors Minnesota State University, Mankato has announced its academic honors.

Named from this area was Claire Achen, senior, honor list.

Minnesota State College Southeast Announces President’s List Minnesota State College Southeast has announced the president’s list for Spring 2016.

Named from this area was Tyler Lubke, of Ridgeway.

Kirkwood Announces Dean’s List Kirkwood Community College has released its dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester.

Named from this area was Haley Kriener, of Fort Atkinson.

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PUBLIC RECORDS: WINNESHIEK COUNTY AND FAYETTE COUNTY Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office June 24 Rachel Sorenson, 42, of Castalia, was arrested and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail on a warrant for assault causing bodily injury.

June 25 Scott Sindelar, 51, of Fort Atkinson, was arrested at 2:05 a.m. and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for operating while intoxicated.

June 26 Cole McCrea, 25, of Decorah, was arrested at 1:51 a.m. on Old Stage Road and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office June 19 At approximately 12:35 a.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Doug Ernst, 49, of Edgewood, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated - first offense.

At approximately 7:05 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle in the ditch on G Ave south of Kornhill Road. Jacob Jerome Daisy, of Arlington, was operating a 2007 Chevy Silverado southbound on G Avenue when he lost control. The vehicle entered the west ditch and overturned coming to a final stop upright. Daisy had minor injuries and declined medical treatment. The vehicle was considered a total loss. Daisy was cited for failure to maintain control.

June 21 At approximately 5:45 a.m., Jeremiah Young, 37, of Elgin, was taken into custody by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Jeremiah had an active warrant out of Fayette County for assault with a dangerous weapon.

He was transported to the Fayette County Jail and held on a $15,000 bond.

June 23 At 5:58 p.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle in the City of Maynard after receiving a complaint. Upon investigation, it was learned that 24-yearold Brenda Sullivan, of Cedar Rapids, was barred from operating a motor vehicle. Sullivan was charged and transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held for an initial appearance in court.

June 24 The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a call from a concerned citizen in West Union of a person who was wanted and hiding in West Union. Deputies found and arrested Sierra Joy Bennett, 21, of Guttenberg, for an outstanding warrant for unlawful possession of a prescription drug with a $1,000 cash bond.

She was transported to the Fayette County Jail and later picked up by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.

At approximately 5:50 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a car versus deer accident on Bush Road and B Avenue, approximately two miles southeast of Wadena. Kimberly Kaye Douglas, 42, of Fayette, was driving a green 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer eastbound when she struck a deer in the traveled portion of the roadway. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle sustained approximately $1,500 in damage.

June 25 At 8:22 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motorcycle versus deer accident on Highway 18 and F Ave. Thomas Lorenz, 59, of Waterloo, was driving westbound on Highway 18 when he was struck by a deer that came out of the ditch. Lorenz was transported to Palmer Lutheran Hospital by Clermont Ambulance and treated for serious injuries. His motorcycle, a 1978 BMW, was believed to be totaled.

June 27 Holly Marie Peterson, 21, of Oelwein, turned herself in to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. She was wanted on a warrant for driving while under suspension.

Winneshiek County Court Small Claims Pinters Landscaping, Decorah, vs. Steven Darrell Ross, Postville, default judgment Becker Hardware, Ossian, vs.

Ginny Marie Boeckman, West Union, motion for continuance LVNV Funding, LLC, no address listed, vs. Kimberly J. Hammel, Cresco, order for judgment Gundersen Clinic Ltd., La Crosse, Wis., vs. Kindra-Ann Mary McGuigan, Decorah, dismissed with prejudice Gundersen Clinic Ltd., La Crosse, Wis., vs. Noelle Marie Darling, Decorah, dismissed without prejudice Gundersen Lutheran Medical, La Crosse, Wis., vs. Gerald Paul Berg, Calmar, and Marcella Lea Berg, Calmar, dismissed with prejudice Gundersen Clinic Ltd., La Crosse,

Public Meetings July 5 Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse Spillville City Council, city hall, 7 p.m.

Winneshiek County Board of Adjustment, 7:30 p.m., 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah July 6 Fort Atkinson City Council, 6:30 p.m., library basement July 11 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse South Winneshiek school board, 7 p.m., District Office, Calmar Turkey Valley school board, 7 p.m., Jackson Junction July 12 Winneshiek County Conservation Board, 5:30 p.m., Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 W. Main St., Decorah Winneshiek County Zoning Commission, 7:30 p.m., 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah Wis., vs. Sandra Busch, Calmar, default judgment Gundersen Clinic Ltd., La Crosse, Wis., vs. Thomas W. Edie, Decorah, and Sara Marie Haugen, Decorah Gundersen Lutheran Medical, La Crosse, Wis., vs. Martin William Fischer, Jr., Ossian, and Christine Mae Fischer, Ossian, dismissed with prejudice John E. Wilmes, DDS, Decorah, vs. Corbin Lynn Turner, Decorah, dismissed without prejudice MC Funding, West Des Moines, vs. Brittany Nicole Provost, Ridgeway, original notice Welch Inc., Waukon, vs., Thomas Eric Arneson, Decorah, original notice Lane Robert Schwarz, Decorah, vs. Chelsea Ann Adams, Decorah, original notice Gundersen Lutheran Medical, La Crosse, Wis., vs. Thomas Vincent Jones, Waukon, and Fanchan Marie Jones, Waukon, original notice Capital One Bank, Golden Valley, Minn., vs. Cassandra Mae Carver, Decorah, original notice Postville Veterinary Clinic, Postville, vs. Jessica M. Kulish, West Union, original notice Postville Veterinary Clinic, Postville, vs. David W. Malek, Decorah, original notice Marine Credit Union, Decorah, vs. Jamarr Antonio Eddy, Decorah, original notice Oaklawn Roads I, Inc., Decorah, vs. Kevin W. Barth, Decorah, and Kim Laura Barth, Decorah, original notice Midland Funding LLC, Cedar Rapids, vs. Narenge Vakili Kakavandi, Ridgeway, original notice Five Star Coop, Charles City, vs.

Knutson Brothers, Ossian, original notice Criminal Natasha Linn Coonradt, Calmar, hearing for initial appearance Jeremy Lee Dunn, Ridgeway, order setting trial Shane Kelly Riehle, Fort Atkinson, arrest warrant and criminal complaint Travis James Streif, Fort Atkinson, motion for continuance Robie Eugene Shindelar, Calmar, order setting trial Anthony Lynn Pearson, Ossian, criminal complaint and hearing for initial appearance OWI David James Funk, Calmar, order setting trial Derek Frank Todd, Ridgeway, criminal complaint and order for initial appearance Traffic Eric Lawrence Stahr, Decorah, seat belt; Abraham Walter White, West Union, special plates – records violation; Steven D. Stoeffler, La Crosse, Wis., speeding; Arturo Vega Martinez, Postville, no valid driver’s license; Saydee Valery Poole, Waukon, failure to maintain control; Cynthia Jo Davidson, Cresco, speeding; Justin Alton Shepherd, Rochester, Minn., speeding; Michael Lee Blaess, Decorah, operation without registration card or plate, maximum gross weight violation, maximum group axle weight violation; Aaron Chris Mueller, Rochester, Minn., speeding; Carolina Ramos, Postville,

July 13 Board of Health, 3 p.m., 305 Montgomery St., Decorah Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services Citizens’ Advisory Boards, 3:30 p.m., Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, Decorah July 18 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse NICC Board of Trustees, 3 p.m., Calmar campus July 19 Pioneer Cemetery Commission, 7 p.m., Old Winneshiek County Jail July 25 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse

no valid driver’s license, no insurance; Kathryn A. Otting, Tempe, Ariz., speeding; Jacob Lee Hofstra, Cresco, operation without registration card or plate, dark window or windshield; Samuel Arthur Whitehead, Decorah, speeding; Jordan Adam Schaller, Decorah, speeding; Jesse David Shipman, Detroit Lakes, Minn., speeding; Barry Petty, Morrow, Ohio, speeding; Emily Cathryn Oltrogge, Eagan, Minn., speeding; Anne Joyce Cooper, McGregor, speeding; James Eugene Kulish, Ames, speeding; Amanda Sue McKowen, Fayette, speeding; Annalea Grace Skretta, Rochester, Minn., speeding; Nicole Dorothy Thibadeau, Decorah, speeding; Cody Alan Grant, Ossian, speeding; Maria Anne McDonough, Decorah, failure to respond to steady red light; Ricky Alan Yeazle, Prairie du Chien, Wis., maximum group axle weight violation; Andries Gerhardus S. Velthuizen, McIntire, speeding; Steven Allen Hubka, Cresco, failure to comply with safety regulations/rules; Mario A. Juarez Velasquez, Postville, speeding, no valid driver’s license, no insurance; Randy Joe Hageman, Danville, speeding; Garrett Jamison Karnatz, Nashua, speeding; Logan Steven McConnell, Decorah, failure to obey yield sign; Mark Frederick Klaren, Worthington, failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way; Russell Ralston Pleggenkuhle, Waucoma, speeding; Patrick Lyle Waters, Springfield, Mo., speeding; Gordon Alan Roble, Spring Grove, Minn., passing contrary to highway sign or marking; Roger Gregory Balk, Calmar, seat belt; Adam Bredesen, Decorah, speeding; Shalane Marie Duffield, Decorah, seat belt; David Karl Sondrol, Oelwein, speeding; Howard A. Roth, Wauzeka, Wis., speeding; Rachel Blake, Decorah, no insurance; David Jacob Kloster, Excelsior, Minn., speeding; Venkata Narasim Abbireddinagasubrahm, Peoria, Ill., speeding; Diane Elaine Tappe, Decorah, speeding; James R. Underwood, Muncie, Ind., speeding; Dodi Danielle Bernatz, Decorah, speeding; Nancy A. Jones, Decorah, speeding; Jane Ann Wild, Dubuque, speeding; Thomas Roy Hogan, Wausau, Wis., speeding; Devang Kishor Sanghavi, Rochester, Minn., speeding; Beth Chapman Hanlon, Salt Lake City, Utah, speeding; Robin Rae Hill, St. Charles, Mo., speeding; Arne Karrol Agrimson, Peterson, Minn., speeding; Shawn Alan Omar, Cresco, speeding; Luke Elias Massman, Ossian, seat belt; James W. Hammond, La Crosse, Wis., speeding; Rex Allen Borseth, Decorah, operation without registration card or plate; Nicholas Holtan, Sidney, Mont., operating non-registered vehicle; Dennis Dale Magnuson, Decorah, seat belt; Orel Gene Tollefson, Mabel, Minn., speeding; David Gerald Baumler, Decorah, speeding; Tami Lynn Monroe, Ossian, speeding; Nicole Lynn Irvin, Waukon, speeding; Joshua Joseph Carolan, Peterson, Minn., speeding; Gabriel Steven Kipp, Fort Atkinson, speeding; John Thomas Paretta, Burnsville, Minn., speeding; Scott Fearn Hawthorn, Decorah, seat belt; Sylvia Joan Vedvik, Decorah, seat belt; Joseph Hadwin Hauber, Ridgeway, speeding

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING Before the Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Commission To change the use of the land at the following described property: Lot 2 of 1 of 2 of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa.

The Parcel is located on the West side of the road between 2275 and 2263 Middle Calmar Rd, Decorah. Parcel will encompass approx 3.61 acres The application is made by: Jesse Lyon & Edward Lyon

The following change in the zoning ordinance is to permit residential development.

From the present zoning classification of: A-1, Agricultural District To the proposed zoning classification of: R-1, Urban Fringe Residential District.

A public hearing will be held by the Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 400 Claiborne Dr. Decorah, Iowa, at which time you may appear, if you so desire, either in person or by agent or attorney in opposition to or support of the proposed request.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Before the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors To change the use of the land at the following described property: Lots 1 and 2 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 2 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Before the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors To change the use of the land at the following described property: Lot 2 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 2 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa.

The Parcel is located at 2794 Locust Road, Decorah. Parcel will encompass approx 10.17 acres The application is made by: Perry Novak

The following change in the zoning ordinance is to permit storage of electrical supplies and equipment.

From the present zoning classification of: A-1, Agricultural District To the proposed zoning classification of: C-1 Highway Commercial District.

A public hearing will be held by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors on Monday, July 11th, 2016 at 10:30am. in the Supervisors Office, 2nd Floor of the Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, at which time you may appear, if you so desire, either in person or by agent or attorney in opposition to or support of the proposed request.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Before the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors To change the use of the land at the following described property: A portion of lot 1 of 1 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 99 North, Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa.

The Parcel is located on the West side of the road, 150 feet North of 2984 River Road, Decorah. Parcel will encompass approx 5.3 acres The application is made by: Bruce and Ben Leibold

The following change in the zoning ordinance is to permit rural residential development.

From the present zoning classification of: A-1, Agricultural District To the proposed zoning classification of: A-R Agricultural Residential District.

A public hearing will be held by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors on Monday, July 11th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Supervisors Office, 2nd Floor of the Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, at which time you may appear, if you so desire, either in person or by agent or attorney in opposition to or support of the proposed request.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m. on June 13, 2016 with Ashbacher, Logsdon, Thompson, and Kuhn present.

Adam Rodenberg, Roadside Manager, and Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss roadside vegetation and other road matters.

Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to authorize the secondary road department to install the culvert at the Big Canoe Pioneer Cemetery to address access and safety issues.

Motion carried unanimously.

Bob Lincoln, Executive Director CSS, met with the Board to give an update on several ongoing projects. Also present were Sheila Kobliska, Regional Coordinator CSS, and Jim Aberg, IStart Director CSS. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to authorize CSS to proceed with the process of hiring an I-Start Coordinator and a Coordinator of Disability Services with the intent that Winneshiek County will be the fiscal agent and employer of record for these positions. Motion carried unanimously.

Paul Greufe, HR Consultant, met with the Board to discuss HR issues.

Chopper Albert, IT Director, met with the Board to discuss ongoing projects and to submit a let-

ter of resignation.

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

Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Kuhn to adopt resolution 16-45, a termination of the 28E agreement with Allamakee and Clayton counties for delinquent court debt collection. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Barb Schroeder, Conservation Director, met with the Board to update them on several projects. Schroeder also requested the Board consider using the remaining budget money from her department to make a payment for the Neste Farm property.

Faith Hlubek, VA Administrator, met with the Board to give them an update on the state Veterans Grant allocation and other VA matters.

Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Kuhn to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting and the fireworks permit applications. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Thompson and seconded by Kuhn to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2016.

Motion carried unanimously.

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Day, girls throughout years ago, the roses were given out. ers, and the girls do not That sentiment seemed Philosophy and the school know who The roses to returned be saw the a again single rose in their gave them the roses. this year. case for students - Ja JJac Jacob aco cob co obb Rous Rousee four years of as one after another As always, the roses are lockers.

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Reicks, t St. St Rouse’s father, Dan, is in formaMun- tion for the Permanent Deaconate and f his will be ordained in 2019.

R Rouse himself is scheduled to be urns ordained next year old sitional diaconate in May to the tranand then in May of the following year to the priesthood. and Ordination will aid Rafael Cathedral take place at St. in Dubuque.

AtHis mentor during the pastoral inBy Michael Hohenbrink ternship will be the Rev. Nick March. solar energy might look ip, Editor like for the “I think Jacob On a related note, board district. ard members na- great impression is going to make a were informed that for on The school would not go The Turkey Valley communit the current on ing his three monthsour parishes durfully to school year, y here, and w days had that the parishes do the same I hope school district could “go green” with solar were such a project to be ap- taken place. three snow for proved but would instead With two days built in him,” its energy. ul, said Rev. March. be “This to 40kW under restriction limited with the current calendar, Board members heard r, that leaves ht be a very important internship will s in place. one day so far tentapart of his semi- tive details to make up.

By Michael Hohenbrink o, nary formation, p. That will on a how a partial solar Also during the meeting, the board take since it puts him right project place Thursday, gave a first March ld in the middle of reading to a tentative calrch 24. might work for the district Editor the life that he aspires as endar for the Additiona lly, appointme they met Feb. 8. y to live one day ntments 2016/17 school year. If as a parish priest. I Trap Team coaches include:nts for approved in its Five weeks. d know the people John Nielsen, a representa lude: will tive day of school current form, the first Klimesh, James Weissenfl Kurt That’s how long Turkey n they welcomed me.” welcome him as from Perry Novak Electric nfluh, would be Aug. 23, and uh, Leo Valley in rah, briefed board members Deco- the last day of school for students Balk, Mary Balk, Izaack Best, Hen- girls have dominated the rankings. on opry Langreck, The Iowa would be May 26. Last Daryl Kuennen, tions for solar energy with nnen, Paul day for se- Mashek, the dis- niors would Girls High Danielle Mashek, trict. be May 19. hek, Kurt School Huinker, Dave Vsetecka Christma s break would While board members took and Robyn Union Athletic begin Vsetecka. Frank Wilson has tion, they did get a glimpse no ac- with early dismissal on Dec. 22 as been ap- have rankings and pointed as assistant at what break running the Lady softball ll coach. through Jan. 2.

Trojans as the state’s Number 1 team in Class 1A – again!

The final rankings have TV, at 21-0, Coach Dan Stepan leading a pack that includes Exira/ Elk Horn-Kimballton at Number 2, A trial date of March 23 Springville at Number 3, has been Burlington set for a Ridgeway man Notre Dame at Number arrested on 4 and Kee at burglary and drug charges.

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William David Troxel, Coach Dan Stepan said 35, was this was arrested Jan. 21 on Old unpreceden ted.

Stage Road near Decorah by the “I know that this is the Winneshiek ¿rst time ers at De Sales in Ossian the TV girls were ever ranked still found a County Sheriff’s Of¿ce.

No. 1 in basketball,” said Stepan.

Troxel was charged with “Any time Buryou accomplish something glary-Third Degree, Possession never been done in school that has of Meth-Third or Subsequen history, t, and Posexciting for the girls, coaches, it is session of Marijuana-Third school and community.” or SubseAstyn Joy Rouse quent, all Class D felonies.

Stepan praised the hard work William David Troxel of his Troxel has pleaded not Legals ....................... players. guilty to 6-8 the charges.

“The girls have earned their Classi¿eds ................... ranking gree and a Controlled 8 Also arrested at the same through Substance Controlled Sports ..................... 9-10 time Violation-Marijuana Substance-Meth, a seri- long,” their hard work all season was Astyn Joy Rouse, 25, with the intent ous misdemean said Stepan. “It is very who was to manufactu cool or. not only for Turkey Valley, re or deliver, both Class charged with Burglary-T but for hird De- D felonies, Arraignm ent for Rouse and for Possession of a e was northeast Iowa basketball in general; scheduled for Feb. 16 at it shows 9:30 a.m. that we play very ketball in this part of the good basstate.” be workworkork Our Hop Ho Hope opee

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SW Boys Go 2-1

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Before a double header against Turkey Valley Thursday, the Warriors posted two wins and a single loss.

A pair of wins against Postville kicked off the week, followed by a loss against Sumner-Fredericksburg.

Capping off the action was Thursday’s action against the Trojans.

June 27 – SW 14, Postville 4 The Warriors saw wins over Postville to get started for the week.

South Winneshiek saw the Pirates take an early lead 3-2 in the first inning, but three unanswered runs for the Warriors in the second inning put the game in South Winneshiek’s hands.

The Warriors continued to score over the course of the next three innings, including a six-run fifth inning that sealed the win.

“Matthew Holthaus went the distance on the mound,” said Coach Alex Smith. “Alex Holthaus led the way offensively with a 3-3 performance.”

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R Postville 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 SW 2 3 1 2 6 0 0 14 Team batting stats: 12-29, 14 R, 1 2B, 11 RBIs, 5 SB, 7 BB Individual batting stats: R. Schwartzhoff 2-3, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2 SB, 2 BB; L. Lukes 1 R, 1 BB; H. Todd 2-5, 2 R, 2 RBIs, 1 SB; J. Lukes 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB; R. Dietzenbach 1-2, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB; A. Holthaus 3-3, 3 R, 2 RBIs, 2 SB, 1 BB; C. Phillips 1 R, 1 BB; C. Klimesh 2-4, 1 2B, 2 RBIs; M. Holthaus 1-3, 2 R; B. Smith 1 R; K. Kleve 1-1, 2 RBIs Individual pitching stats: M. Holthaus 5 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 Ks, 2.80 ERA

June 27 – SW 12, Postville 1 The Pirates struggled for runs as South Winneshiek demolished Postville 12-1.

Warrior bats were singing with 12 hits in 24 times at bat as South Win-

neshiek saw a dozen runs.

By contrast, the Pirates saw just three hits in the entire game.

“Ryan Dietzenbach picked up the complete game win on senior night and added a double to finish off his career at home,” said Smith.

Smith also noted a 3-3 performance by Jackson Lukes that included a double and 3 RBIs. South Winneshiek finished the season for the Upper Iowa Conference with a 10-6 record.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R Postville 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 SW 2 3 6 1 0 0 0 12 Team batting stats: 12-24, 12 R, 2 2B, 8 RBIs, 4 SB, 5 BB Individual batting stats: R. Schwartzhoff 1-3, 3 R, 2 SB, 1 BB; L. Lukes 1 R, 1 SB, 3 BB; H. Todd 2-4, 2 R, 1 RBI, 1 SB; J. Lukes 3-3, 2 R, 1 2B, 3 RBIs, 1 BB; R. Dietzenbach 1-3, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI; A. Holthaus 2-3, 3 RBIs; C. Phillips 1-3, 1 R; C. Klimesh 2-3, 2 R Individual pitching stats: R. Dietzenbach 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 5 Ks

June 29 – SW 1, S-F 3 A big inning in the fifth saw Sumner-Fredericksburg erase a 1-0 lead for the Warriors.

South Winneshiek and S-F both struggled for hits during the Wednesday game.

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Team batting stats: 6-28, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 SB Individual batting stats: R. Schwartzhoff 2-4, 1 2B, 1 SB; L. Lukes 1-3; H. Todd 1 R, 1 SB; J. Lukes 1-3, 1 RBI; A. Holthaus 1-3; M. Holthaus 1-2 Team pitching stats: 6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 1 Ks, 3.50 ERA Individual pitching stats: M. Goerend 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 1 Ks, 4.20 ERA; M. Holthaus 1 IP

Trojans Go 2-1

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor With the regular season winding down, Turkey Valley boys seem to be finding their groove.

A solid victory in the first game of double-header action against Starmont was followed by a Trojan trouncing of the Stars in the second game.

Only Charles City was able to hold off Turkey Valley before the Trojans moved on to win two victories against the visiting Warriors.

June 27 – TV 7, Starmont 1 A pair of wins against Starmont got the week started for the Trojans.

“We played well in all phases of the game,” said Coach Dan Stepan.

Evan Drilling handled pitching duties for Turkey Valley for the game, pitching seven innings and allowing just a single hit.

While the Stars had just one hit in 23 times at bat, the Trojans hit the ball nine times.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R Starmont 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 TV 0 0 0 5 2 0 - 7 Team batting stats: 9-26, 7 R, 1 2B, 7 RBIs, 8 SB, 3 BB Individual batting stats: E. Drilling 1-3, 1 BB; C. Reicks 2-3, 1 R, 2 SB; C. Hackman 1 R, 1 SB, 1 BB; E. Busta 1-3, 1 R, 1 SB, 1 RBI; R. Schmitt 2-3, 2 R, 1 2B, 3 RBIs, 2 SB; J. Bruess 1 BB; M. Goerend 2-3, 1 R, 2 RBIs; W. Blazek 1-3, 1 R, 1 SB; W. Leibold 1 RBI, 1 SB Individual pitching stats: E. Drilling 7 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 Ks, 1.29 ERA

June 27 – TV 12, Starmont 0 The Stars received a pummeling in their second game against Turkey Valley.

After the Trojans dominated Star-

mont in the first game, the second game saw Turkey Valley boys even more pronounced in their victory.

“We did a good job scoring early and playing D and pitching well,” said Stepan.

Once again, Trojan bats sang with 12 hits in 22 times at bat.

The Stars managed no hits the entire game.

1 2 3 4 5 R Starmont 0 0 0 0 0 0 TV 7 2 1 2 - 12 Team batting stats: 7-22, 12 R, 8 RBIs, 5 BB Individual batting stats: C. Hackman 2-3, 1 R, 2 RBIs; E. Drilling 1-3, 2 RBIs; C. Reicks 1-3, 1 R, 1 RBI; R. Schmitt 1 R, 1 BB; E. Busta 1 R, 2 BB; W. Blazek 1 R, 1 RBI; J. Bruess 1 R, 1 BB; M. Goerend 1-2, 2 R, 1 RBI; W. Leibold 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB; L. Anderson 1 R; J. Snyder 1-1, 1 R; K. Langreck 1-1, 1 R Team pitching stats: 5 IP, 4 BB, 7 Ks Individual pitching stats: C. Reicks 1 IP, 4 BB; E. Busta 4 IP, 7 Ks

Trojans Defeat Warriors

▪ Double Header Sees Two TV Wins

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor A double header with Turkey Valley hosting South Winneshiek saw the Trojans emerge with two wins, both times by a single run.

Rain Thursday afternoon threatened to put the contest on hold, but the sun emerged to allow for a couple competitive games.

June 30 – SW 4, TV 5 The first game went back and forth. The Trojans took a 1-0 lead early, before the Warriors got on the board in the fourth inning to tie the game.

Turkey Valley responded with a run to regain the lead, 2-1.

In the fifth inning, South Winneshiek scored two runs to take the lead, 3-2. The Trojans countered with two more runs to take back the lead, 4-3.

An unanswered run for South Winneshiek in the sixth inning tied the game, 4-4.

With fans risking whiplash, the Trojans pulled off a single run in the bottom of the seventh inning to take the lead by one run, 5-4. “[W]e were able to find a way to win,” said Turkey Valley Coach Dan Stepan.

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Team batting stats: 4-29, 4 R, 4 RBIs, 3 BB, 3 SB Individual batting stats: C. Hackman 1 R, 1 SB; C. Reicks 1 RBI; R. Schmitt 1 R, 1 BB; E. Busta 1-4; W. Blazek 1 R, 2 BB; J. Bruess 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; M. Goerend 1-3, 2 RBIs, 1 SB; W. Leibold 1-3, 1 SB Team pitching stats: 7 IP, 16 H, 14 R, 11 ER, 5 BB, 1 Ks, 14.14 ERA Individual pitching stats: J. Vsetecka 5 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 12.60 ERA; J. Snyder 2 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 Ks, 18.00 ERA

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By Michael Hohenbrink Editor The Lady Trojans began the week with a pair of losses to Kee (27-6).

Double-header action against Starmont saw Turkey Valley stumble in the first game, before recovering to win decisively in the second game.

June 27 – TV 1, Kee 6 A four-run fifth inning for Kee ended Turkey Valley’s hopes in the first game.

Coach Haley Kriener called the team’s pitching “very good” for both games but noted the team was unable to string together enough to pull off a scoring drive.

The Lady Trojans endured 13 strikeouts in the first game.

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South Winneshiek stats: Team batting stats: 6-28, 4 R, 3 RBIs, 2 SB, 1 BB Individual batting stats: R. Schwartzhoff 2-3, 1 R, 2 RBIs; H. Todd 2-4, 1 R, 1 SB; R. Dietzenbach 1 RBI; A. Holthaus 1-2, 1 SB, 1 BB; M. Holthaus 1-2, 2 R Individual pitching stats: H. Todd 6 1/3 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 Ks, 4.42 ERA Turkey Valley stats: Team batting stats: 9-29, 5 R, 4 RBIs, 5 SB, 2 BB Individual batting stats: E. Drilling 1-4, 2 R, 1 SB; C. Reicks 2-4, 1 R; R. Schmitt 2-4, 1 R, 2 RBIs, 1 SB; E. Busta 2-4, 1 RBI; W. Blazek 1-2, 1 BB, 1 SB; J. Bruess 1 RBI; W. Leibold 1-3, 1 R, 1 SB; M. Goerend 1 BB, 1 SB Team pitching stats: 7 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 Ks, 3.86 ERA Individual pitching stats: C. Reicks 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5.40 ERA; E. Busta 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 Ks

June 30 – SW 8, TV 9 Turkey Valley dominated the second game early on.

“After surrendering seven runs in the bottom of the first on four errors, the Warriors fought their way back in the game to make it interesting by scoring [five] runs in the fourth inning,” said Smith.

The Trojans cut short that rally.

“I was disappointed on how we started the game letting things get out of hand defensively by making

1 SB, 2 BB Individual batting stats: S. Martin 1 BB; D. Lensing 1-3, 1 2B; S. Reicks 1-2, 1 R, 1 BB; S. Nymeyer 1 SB; E. Busta 1-3; K. Reicks 1 RBI Individual pitching stats: E. Busta 7 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 1 Ks, 4.00 ERA

June 27 – TV 2, Kee 6 Turkey Valley again saw trouble with strikeouts in the second game against Kee with 10 players being struck out.

The Lady Trojans saw just three hits in 24 times at bat.

Defensively, Turkey Valley kept Kee to just six runs for the game, but the Lady Trojans could not score on their own until finally in the seventh inning when they saw two runs.

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Hunter Todd comes home to score South Winneshiek's first run of the night during a double header with Turkey Valley. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink several mistakes,” said Smith. “I was pleased to see us compete to the end of the game and make it interesting late by finding ways to get on base.”

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South Winneshiek stats: Team batting stats: 6-27, 8 R, 6 RBIs, 7 BB Individual batting stats: R. Schwartzhoff 1-5, 1 RBI; L. Lukes 1 RBI, 1 BB; H. Todd 1-4, 1 R; R. Dietzenbach 1-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB; A. Holthaus 2 R, 3 BB; C. Phillips 2-3, 2 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB; K. Kleve 1 R, 1 RBI; M. Holthaus 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB; B. Smith 1 R Team pitching stats: 6 IP, 9 H, 9 R, 4 ER, 1

BB, 5 Ks, 4.67 ERA Individual pitching stats: R. Dietzenbach 1 IP, 2 H, 7 R, 2 ER, 2 Ks, 14.00 ERA; M. Holthaus 5 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 Ks, 2.80 ERA Turkey Valley stats: Team batting stats: 12-32, 9 R, 7 RBIs, 3 SB, 1 BB, 1 2B Individual batting stats: C. Hackman 2-5, 1 R, 1 SB; E. Drilling 2-5, 1 2B, 2 RBIs; E. Busta 1-3, 1 R; J. Bruess 1-3, 2 R; W. Leibold 1 R, 1 RBI; L. Anderson 2-3, 1 R, 2 RBIs; S. Schmitt 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB; K. Langreck 2-4; J. Snyder 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBIs, 1 SB Team pitching stats: 7 IP, 6 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 10 BB, 6 Ks, 7.71 ERA Individual pitching stats: J. Bruess 3.67 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 3 Ks, 9.82 ERA; E. Drilling 2.67 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 6 BB, 2 Ks, 6.75 ERA; E. Busta .67 IP, 1 Ks

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June 29 – TV 4, Crestwood 14 The Trojans struck out only twice against Crestwood’s Cadets but struggled to get base hits.

With just four hits, Turkey Valley saw Crestwood quadruple that total with 16 hits.

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BB; K. Gebel 1-3; J. Winter 1-1 Individual pitching stats: E. Busta 7 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 4 Ks, 4.00 ERA

June 30 – TV 6, Starmont 8 Errors hurt the Lady Trojans dearly.

Eight walks and five key errors helped to put Turkey Valley down 2-8 going into the bottom of the sixth inning before the Lady Trojans added two runs.

A late rally in the seventh inning added two more runs, but it wasn’t quite enough.

June 30 – TV 14, Starmont 4 Following a loss in the first game, Turkey Valley turned the tables in the second game.

Kriener noted the aggressive play by the Lady Trojans and singled out Delaney Lensing for her batting with hits all four times at bat. Lensing saw a single, a double and two home runs.

The presence of five errors on the part of Turkey Valley was a concern, Kriener noted.

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Team batting stats: 10-34, 6 R, 1 2B, 1 3B, 4 RBIs, 1 SB Individual batting stats: K. Schaufenbuel 2-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; D. Lensing 2-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; M. Kuennen 1-3, 2 RBIs; S. Reicks 1-4, 1 SB; S. Nymeyer 1-4, 1 R, 1 3B; E. Busta 2-4, 2 R, 1 2B; K. Reicks 1-4; L. Schuchhardt 1 R Team pitching stats: 7 IP, 5 H, 8 R, 3 ER, 8 BB, 5 Ks, 3.00 ERA Individual pitching stats: E. Busta 5 2/3 IP, 4 H, 8 R, 3 ER, 8 BB, 4 Ks, 3.71 ERA; K. Schaufenbuel 1 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 Ks

Team batting stats: 12-28, 14 R, 4 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBIs, 6 BB Individual batting stats: K. Schaufenbuel 1 R, 1 RBI; S. Martin 1-3, 3 R, 2 RBIs, 1 BB; D. Lensing 4-4, 3 R, 1 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBIs; K. Huinker 1 BB; M. Kuennen 2-4, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 RBIs; S. Reicks 2-3, 2 R, 1 2B, 1 BB; S. Nymeyer 2-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; E. Busta 1-2, 3 R, 1 2B, 2 BB; K. Reicks 1 BB Individual pitching stats: K. Schaufenbuel 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 Ks, 1.40 ERA

Lady Warriors Overcome Decorah June 28 – SW 8, Decorah 5 The Lady Warriors bested Decorah after overcoming a 3-4 deficit going into the fifth inning.

Two unanswered runs for South Winneshiek in the fifth inning and one unanswered run in the sixth inning put the Lady Warriors up 6-4.

Two more runs by South Winneshiek in the seventh inning saw only a single run by Decorah in response.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R SW 1 2 0 0 2 1 2 8 Decorah 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 5 Team batting stats: 11-33, 8 R, 2 2B, 8 RBIs, 4 BB Individual batting stats: A. Hageman 2-5, 2 R, 1 RBI; J. Elsbernd 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB; C. Nesvik 2-4, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 RBIs; T. Buchheit 2-3, 1 2B, 2 RBIs; J. Severson 1-4; T. Numedahl 2-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; G. Schmitt 1-2, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB; K. Rommes 1 BB; M. Martin 1 R; E. Loesch 1 R Individual pitching stats: 7 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 Ks, 2.00 ERA