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Volume 38, Issue 34

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

Warrior Football Sees Returning Talent SPORTS: Page 10

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016

NICC Ag Tech Facility Upgrades Almost Finished

Visitors turned out for the celebration of the anniversary of Ossian Senior Hospice.

▪ $1.5M Project Will Be Shown Off With Open House By Michael Hohenbrink Editor

Ossian Senior Hospice Celebrates ▪Facility Marks 50th Anniversary By Michael Hohenbrink Editor It was a day for memories. Ossian Senior Hospice marked its anniversary with an observance of 50 years in the community. The event was held Saturday, Aug. 20. Nearly 150 people turned out for the observance. With some rainy weather over the weekend, the celebration moved inside with food, a welcome display and activities including games and balloon animals and more for the kids. “Lots of memories were shared,” said Administrator Eileen Courtney.

As visitors came through the facility, staff had the opportunity to share about Ossian Senior Hospice. Residents could also visit with the attendees. The day was a “great tribute to a fine organization,” Courtney noted. The 46-bed facility offers skilled rehabilitation, hospice care and long-term care and employs over 70 people. The facility came about through the efforts of Monsignor Vernon Peters and others in the community. Ossian Senior Hospice admitted its first patient in 1966.

Newsweek Names SW Among Top 500 American High Schools During the event, participants gathered in the dining room for some food and drinks. Photos by Nichol Hohenbrink

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor

Head Lice Attracting Concern By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Back-to-school time also means parents should be aware of a recurring issue in the form of head lice. This is even more true as officials are seeing lice resistant to over-thecounter treatments. School begins in the coming days throughout the region. Unfortunately, the return to school also means increased risk for acquiring head lice. On top of that, officials are warning that lice that are resistant to the chemicals most commonly used to treat them have spread throughout most of the country. HEAD LICE to page 3

NICC to page 3

South Winn HS Honored

Lawler Park Project Gets $20K Grant City park renovations in Lawler are moving along following news that a $20,000 grant has been awarded to the project. City officials have received word that the park project at Highland Park received the grant from the Black Hawk County Gaming Association. The Lawler grant was part of $713,742 in grants awarded to 12 projects. Mayor Mark Mueterthies noted the project involved securing more modernized playground equipment as well as putting down crushed rubber and border work. LAWLER PARK to page 3

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) will mark the renovation of the John Deere TECH program/Ag Tech facility in a big way. The $1.5 million project represents a substantial upgrade to the facility. Marking the project’s completion, the college will host an open house for the Agriculture Technology Building Nov. 2 from 3 to 7 p.m. A ribbon cutting is set for 3:30 p.m. The community can tour the renovated facility during that time.

The board of trustees for the college approved the initial steps necessary to begin extensive renovations and upgrades to the John Deere Ag Tech Building at the Calmar campus back in February. Trustees heard details about the open house celebration during their Aug. 15 meeting. Upgrades include classroom and lab area remodeling, a redesign of a computer lab classroom, renovations to the building’s entrance, electrical updates and other critical improvements to the facility’s exterior, HVAC system and roof. Work on the project is in its final weeks and should conclude by Oct. 1, said Rhonda Seibert, NICC’s associate vice president of operations. The project is of some scale. “[I]t’s certainly not small,” said Seibert. The total cost is $1,556,673. Work last summer and now this year’s work together represent the

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor South Winneshiek High School has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Top High Schools for 2016. The list honors 500 schools across the entire country. South Winneshiek was named to both the Top High Schools list and to a list of top schools Beating the Odds in terms of college prep for students involved in a more challenging economic environment. Superintendent Kris Einck noted the role of hard work in the recognition. “The South Winneshiek School District works very hard to provide students with as many opportunities as possible inside the brick and mortar building as well as outside,” said Einck. “Our number one priority at South Winneshiek is our students and providing them with the necessary skills upon graduation to go out and succeed at any endeavor they choose.” The district’s accomplishment puts it together with 10 other schools

in the state to make the national ranking. Winneshiek County is well represented on the list with a second school, Decorah, making the list. South Winneshiek beat out Decorah by over a dozen places on the ranking. Regionally, West Central High School in Maynard was named from Fayette County. Other high schools in Iowa ranked in the top 500 in terms of preparing students for college include: #195 - Waukee High School #287 - West High School #291 - West Delaware High School #298 - South Winneshiek High School #311 - Decorah High School #324 - Ankeny High School #353 - Johnston High School #376 - West Central High School, Maynard #387 - John F. Kennedy High School #402 - Linn-Mar High School #489 - Indianola High School

State Fair Time

Classic tractors were on display at Czech Days. Photos by Nichol Hohenbrink

Protivin Celebrates Czech Days The 138th installment of Czech Days was celebrated over the weekend. Despite some rain and gray skies, visitors turned out for the celebration, which commemorates the roots of many of the community’s original settlers. A car show, vintage tractors, athletic activities and food were among the offerings. Czech hymns, a special Mass and an opportunity to see the Czech Heritage Family Document Center were all on hand.

Winneshiek County Fair Queen Hanna Schmitt, 16, of Waucoma, participated in the 2016 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation Ceremony on Aug. 13. See more coverage of the fair on page 2. Photo coutesy of Steve Pope Photography/ Iowa State Fair

CZECH DAYS to page 4 The car show attracted the curious during Czech Days.

Dave Timp Park Shelter Work Begins Work was scheduled to begin Friday on a park shelter in Spillville to be named after a former resident. David Timp, 55, of Spillville, died in June after a two-year battle with cancer.

He was instrumental in revitalizing activities for the Spillville Independence Day celebration. Timp served on the city council from 2008 to 2013 where he participated in the tree committee,

sidewalk committee and recreation committee. In his memory, the city has authorized construction of a park shelter to be named after Timp.

In this Issue: Local News ............... 2-3 Worship/Obituaries ...... 4 Opinion ........................ 5

Legals ....................... 7-8 Classifieds ................... 8 Sports ..................... 9-10

Local News

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016

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Early

DEADLINES For Labor Day

News and Advertising deadlines will move up with Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. Deadlines for both News and Advertising will be 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, one day earlier than normal. Legal notices should be submitted by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31. The office of the Calmar Courier will be closed Sept. 5 in observance of the holiday. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 8 a.m.

Riehles Married 50 years

EARLY DEADLINES!

Roger and Carol Riehle have been married 50 years. Help them celebrate with an open house Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at the Inwood Ballroom, Spillville, with social hour from 2 to 4 p.m. and meal from 4 to 6 p.m. with a dance immediately following. The event will be hosted by their children: Patrick, Jamie, Wendy, Shane, Brady, Tara, Chase and Mason.

Champion Awards Named Schrandt Honored at Iowa State Fair Edna Schrandt, of Decorah, received the Iowan of the Day Award at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 17. Photo Courtesy of Steve Pope Photography/Iowa State Fair

Decorah Man Wins Bread Awards Tom Shroyer, of Decorah, won two awards at the state fair bread competition. Shroyer took home awards in the Artisan (third place) and Beer (first place) categories.

TOP: Cody Zidlicky, of Decorah, receives the Supreme Cow Champion Award in the FFA Parade of Champions on Aug. 13. ABOVE: Luke Massman, of the South Winneshiek FFA Chapter at Calmar, shows his awards for Grand Champion Derby Hog - Live Division during the FFA Parade of Champions at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 13. RIGHT: Michael Lyons, of the South Winneshiek FFA Chapter at Calmar, shows the Grand Champion Holstein during the FFA Parade of Champions at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 13. Photos Courtesy of Steve Pope Photography/Iowa State Fair

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Brincks Celebrating 50th Anniversary

School Chapters Across Iowa Sweep Iowa State Fair FFA Dairy Show Michael Lyons, of Calmar, won Supreme FFA Exhibitor and Top Cow Milk Production Record in the FFA Dairy Show judged Aug. 13 at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. A total of 41 exhibitors from 25 chapters showed 100 animals in this year’s competition. Chapter Award results include: 1.) Maquoketa

Parnell and Diane (Tlusty) Brincks will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 17, 1966, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Their children are: Jim (Pam), of Mason City, Dan (Kelly), of Waucoma, and Arnie (Brenda), of Golden

2.) South Winneshiek 3.) East Marshall 4.) Wilton 5.) North East 6.) North Fayette Valley 7.) West Dubuque 8.) Decorah 9.) Midland 10.) North Linn

Valley, Minn., and their seven grandchildren are: Clarissa, Collin, Riley, Shaylee, Anja, Andrew and Julia. A celebration is planned for relatives and friends on Aug. 28, 2016, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Waucoma Event Center, Waucoma.

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“BRATS with BLUM” Serving brats, chips & lemonade

Congressman Blum 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT Thursday, Sept. 1 • 6:30 p.m. Free Popcorn & Lemonade Movie: 13 Hours Come out & support Rod Blum and your local Republican Party!

Holthaus, Miller To Wed Marissa Caroline Holthaus and Keegan Wesley Miller, together with their families, are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride to be is the daughter of Linus and Elaine Holthaus, of Ossian. Marissa is a 2015 graduate of South Winneshiek High School. She is currently a nursing student at NICC in Calmar and self-employed in home healthcare. The prospective groom is the son of Todd and Tammy Miller, of New Hampton. Keegan is a 2012 graduate of New Hampton High School.

He is currently serving in the United States Army as a Cavalry Scout with the 4th Infantry Division in Colorado Springs, Colo. Keegan will soon be assigned to the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii. Keegan and Marissa will make their home in Hawaii. They will exchange their vows Aug. 27, 2016, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian. The public is invited to share in the celebration by attending a dance being held in their honor at the Wild Woods Event Center in Ossian from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Wentholds Celebrating 60th Anniversary Francis and JoAnn Wenthold, of Ossian, will be marking their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 4, 2016. Francis and the former JoAnn Huinker were married Sept. 1, 1956, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Ossian.

They are the parents of six children and have 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The Wentholds will be celebrating with their family.

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Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016

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Briefs St. Rose Cemetery Annual Mass The annual Mass at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery will be Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 4:30 p.m. In case of rain, the Mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Waucoma. In the scratch club championship, 23 ladies took part. The top winners included: 1. Laura Lee Lechtenberg (r), 2. Deb Lutkenhaus (c) and 3. Jenni Hageman (l).

Trout Run Motorized Tours The Decorah Rotary Club will be offering motorized tours of the Trout Run Trail to the elderly and those with physical limitations who aren’t able to access the trail on Aug. 23. The first tour departs at 8:30 a.m., and the final tour departs at 2:30 p.m. To make a reservation, call 563-382-4504.

Pie Social Traditions, 609 Highway 150, West Union, will host a pie social from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24.

Democrats Meeting Winneshiek County Democrats will hold their monthly Central Committee meeting Thursday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. in the election campaign headquarters, 218 W. Water St., Decorah. Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines will speak to the group immediately at 7 p.m. about county election issues. Plans for getting out the vote for the Nov. 8 election will dominate the agenda.

Blood Drives Blood drives have been set for the following: Decorah - Thursday, Aug. 25, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery St. Calmar - Friday, Aug. 26, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Calmar Lutheran Church, 200 N. East St.

ʻRaising Amazing Childrenʼ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Lawler will host speaker Trish Lokmer Sunday, Aug. 28, as she presents “Raising Amazing Children” from noon to 2:15 p.m.

Republican Office Grand Opening Winneshiek County Republicans will host a grand opening event for their election headquarters at 208 W. Water St., Decorah, on Monday, Aug. 29, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Congressman Rod Blum will be featured from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

WMC Grand Community Picnic Winneshiek Medical Center will host a community picnic Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the medical center’s campus at 901 Montgomery St., Decorah.

Free Movie Night Winneshiek County Republicans will host a free movie night Thursday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at 208 W. Water St., Decorah.

C.D.A. Annual Salad Supper The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 354, will be hosting its Annual Salad Supper Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Gold Room in Lawler. Serving will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

NICC Fall Fest Northeast Iowa Community College will host Fall Fest Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Calmar campus.

Poker Run Bluff Country Cruisers will host a poker run Sunday, Sept. 11, with registration from 8 to 9 a.m. and leaving from Culver’s in Decorah at 9:15 a.m.

Amanda Brummond Celebration Family and friends of Amanda Brummond will celebrate Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Waucoma Event Center, 308 Riverview Drive W. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Huinker, Schweinefus To Wed Kathleen (Katie) Huinker and Cody Schweinefus are excited to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Katie is the daughter of Kevin and Kim Huinker, of Fort Atkinson, and Cody is the son of Eric and Annette Schweinefus, of Ossian. Katie is a graduate of Turkey Valley High School and the University of Northern Iowa. She earned her degree in electronic media and jour-

nalism and is currently the primetime news anchor for KIMT News 3 based in Mason City. Cody is a graduate of Decorah High School and Drake University. He earned his degrees in business and economics. He is currently employed by Johnson Farms in Leroy, Minnesota. The couple resides in Rudd. The wedding will take place Sept. 3, 2016.

LAWLER PARK This is the second grant received so far for the project. “There’s still one pending,” said Mueterthies. He praised the efforts of organizers. In addition to grant funding, a variety of efforts have been undertaken to help to get the project off the ground since organizers got going on the idea. “We started a little over a year ago; it was a year ago last April,” said Deb Zubrod. Various fundraisers were used to help raise money for the project. New equipment has been installed already, said Zubrod. An additional $3,000 to $5,000 is needed to complete the project. Donations can be made to the City of Lawler with “City Park Project” in the memo line.

HEAD LICE According to Nancy Sacquitne with Winneshiek County Public Health, the issue isn’t just resistance to treatment chemicals but also one of diligence. “If you’ve got [lice], you’ve got to be really diligent in what you’re doing,” said Sacquitne. Vacuuming couches, bagging up pillows and treating clothing may all be part of the work. While the spread of treatment-resistant lice is an issue, it’s not necessarily time to panic. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, using overthe-counter products is a good place to start. A 14-day treatment regimen is recommended by the department.

NICC first major renovation in the history of the facility since it was constructed in 1982 originally. Seibert called it “a very important facility on campus” and noted its use for the John Deere program and its use for instructing high school students as well as other purposes for which it is utilized on campus. In particular, Seibert stressed the school’s partnership with John Deere. With the work nearing completion, Seibert is happy. “I’m excited to get it done,” said Seibert. State of Iowa Accelerated Careers in Education (ACE) funding was designated to support the construction project. “The complete upgrading of this facility is NICC’s commitment to and investment in agriculture and celebrating our successful partnership with John Deere,” said Liang Chee Wee, NICC president. “We know investment in agriculture is a good investment.”

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In the handicap tournament the winners included: 1. Laura Lee Lechtenberg (c), 2. Tracy Elsbernd (r) and 3. Darlene Hageman (l).

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563-532-9860 If the treatment doesn’t work, then use of a prescription product could be needed. Prescription treatments can be effective when over-the-counter products haven’t worked. In general, keeping up with the necessary steps is important. Lice can be a problem all year. “It’s always a concern,” said Sacquitne. While children are often associated with getting lice, adults can pick up lice as well. “It can affect [all],” rich or poor,” said Sacquitne. On the Web: idph.iowa.gov

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Thank You

I am home hobbling around for a while longer. My speedy recovery is due to all the support from you wonderfully awesome people with the cards, food, visits, calls, flowers, offers, hugs and kisses. One card from a Fort Atkinson friend, I received a card every week with two sticks of gum. Love it. And I know there are those who did think of me, thanks. To the hospital and Aase for the constant care, many times going out of their way. Thanks to home care. Greg had hip replacement and I told him not to come. However, two beautiful friends, Faith Lacey and Pam Kovarik, offered to be mediators. Kept in touch with Greg with progress plans, information, decisions, meetings with nurses and doctors, etc. Wish I could put it all into words. So many to thank. Becky Neuzil was very good back up. So many to thank from the bottom of my heart. I am humble. Omissions are not my intent. All of you are in my prayers. Again, many many thanks. Recovery takes a lot of discipline, faith, security and self-confidence.

Love Clara Swehla

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Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016

Calmar Courier

OLMC Hosting Adult Bible Study Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Lawler will host “Unlocking The Mystery of the Bible,” an adult scripture study with the first session set for Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. in the basement of the church. New for 2016, the Wednesday night Generations of Faith adult opportunity will be a Bible study for beginners. All Catholics are encouraged to read and engage in the teachings of the Bible, but it can be hard

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sometimes to get started. Through a combination of videos, small group discussion and its signature “Bible Time Line learning system,” the aim is to make the complex simple. The eight-session Bible study is from renowned author and theologian Jeff Cavins. This study coincides with Generations of Faith for grades 7-11, which will meet in the LOC building at the same time and dates.

ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Rev. Kyle Digmann No Weekend Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, August 28: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST

Calmar Rev. Linda Thompson Sunday, August 28: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Rev. Phil Olson Sunday, August 28: 9 a.m. Calmar Worship 10:30 a.m. Springfield Worship

Wanda Marie Farrell Piper Wanda Marie Farrell Piper, 92, of Waucoma, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at her home and surrounded by her family. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Waucoma, with the Rev. Kyle Digmann presiding. Inurnment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waucoma. Friends greeted the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the church. WANDA PIPER Funeral arrangements were with the Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Waucoma. Online condolences for Wanda’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com. Wanda Marie Farrell Piper was born Jan. 18, 1924, in rural Black Hawk County, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Griffin) Weber. She was a graduate of Waterloo West High School. On June 20, 1946, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waterloo, she married Lyle Farrell. To this union six children were born. The couple lived in Waucoma 1924-2016 where they raised their family. They Services: loved dancing together, especially 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19 to Lawrence Welk when he was in St. Mary Catholic Church, the area. Her husband, Lyle, died in Waucoma 1965. Wanda initially worked as a Arrangements by: postal clerk in 1954 in Waucoma and then as postmaster in the St. Lucas Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Post Office until retiring in April of Home, Waucoma 1988. Wanda loved the outdoors and enjoyed working in her yard. She enjoyed mowing, tending to her gardens, feeding the birds, caring for her cats and traveling, but above all she enjoyed having her family together, no matter where it was. Survivors include three sons: Michael Farrell, of Waucoma, Thomas (Susan) Farrell, of Hawkeye, and James (Renae) Farrell, of Fredericksburg; two daughters: Diane (Daryl) Franzen, of Hastings, Minn., and Patty (Russ) Voss, of Waucoma; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Joseph Farrell, in infancy; two brothers: Francis Weber and Joseph Weber; one sister, Kathleen Garcia; a daughter-in-law, Linda Farrell, and a grandson, Joseph Farrell.

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Fresh Is Best With Tomatoes Using fresh garden produce for the following recipes gives them that special flavor. Fresh is always best if you can. If you have not tried the following method with your tomatoes, you might want to try it. It’s quick and easy, and you can handle many tomatoes this way. The tomatoes can be used in many dishes very easily throughout the year. This is a great recipe and method for the beginner gardener. Oven–Dried Tomatoes tomatoes cut in chunks sea salt olive oil Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Rinse the tomatoes and pat dry. Slice and place on the cookie sheets, seed side up. Pat the tomatoes with a paper towel to absorb some of the juice. Sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 200 degrees until deep red (about 4-5 hours). Check the tomatoes regularly after the three-hour point. They will look wrinkled and rich red. Let cool completely. Put in freezer bags, seal and freeze.

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diately place into ice water. Drain and pat dry. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate (covered) at least one hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese. Yield: 16 servings (3/4 cup each). Best Ever Sausage with Peppers, Onions, and Beer! From Robert M. Catalano 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 pounds Italian sausage links 3 red bell peppers, sliced 2 green bell peppers, sliced 2 large red onions, sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (12 fluid ounce) bottles beer 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons hot sauce Salt and pepper to taste

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 large red onion, chopped 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage until browned on all sides. Remove sausage from pan and set aside. Pour in one bottle of beer to deglaze the pan, scraping up any blackened bits from the bottom. Place the red peppers, green peppers, onions and garlic in the pan. Stir in the remaining beer and the tomato paste and season with oregano, cilantro, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until onions and peppers are tender. Slice the sausages into bite-size pieces and add to the peppers. Cover and simmer until sausage is cooked through.

Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook (covered) for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and imme-

In the following recipe, use fresh raspberries to make the puree and serve some fresh on the side if you have them.

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Raspberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup raspberry puree 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices butter confectioner’s sugar for dusting nutmeg, for topping In a bowl, whisk milk, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon into the beaten eggs until well blended. Set aside. In a separate bowl cream together raspberry puree and cream cheese until smooth. Make “sandwiches” by cutting each slice of bread in half and spreading raspberry-cheese mixture in the center; then top with the other half. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or griddle. Dip bread into egg mixture, coating thoroughly. Cook until well-browned on both sides (about 5 minutes). Dust with confectioner’s sugar and nutmeg. Serve immediately. In the following recipe, you might consider adding dried cranberries, golden raisins and grated ginger. Carrot Salad From Colleen 4 carrots, shredded 1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds salt and pepper to taste (or omit) In a bowl, combine the carrots, apple, lemon juice, honey, almonds, salt and pepper. Toss and chill before serving. Till next time, with schools starting, remember to watch out for school buses and children going and coming from school!

DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, August 28: 8 a.m. Mass HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Rev. Kyle Digmann Thursday, August 25: 8:45 a.m. School Mass Sunday, August 28: 8:30 a.m. Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday, August 28: 9 a.m. Worship MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Rev. Kyle Digmann Friday, August 26: 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday, August 27: 4 p.m. Mass

OSSIAN LUTHERAN Ossian Rev. Dave Lenth Sunday, August 28: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Rev. Robert Gross Saturday, August 27: 4 p.m. Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, August 28: 10 a.m. Mass ST. BENEDICT PARISH Decorah Reconciliation Saturday at 3:15 p.m. or by appointment Saturday, August 27: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday, August 28: 7:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC

Fort Atkinson Rev. Kyle Digmann No Weekend Mass Tuesday, August 30: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN, Stapleton Rural Waucoma Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Pastors Sunday, August 28: 10 a.m. Worship ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC

St. Lucas Rev. Kyle Digmann Sunday, August 28: 10:30 a.m. Mass Wednesday, August 31: 8:30 a.m. Mass

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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC Waucoma Rev. Kyle Digmann No Weekend Mass ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN Richfield Rural Sumner (8 miles SW of Waucoma) Rev. Wayne T. & Rev. Irmagard Ellingson Sunday, August 28: 8:30 a.m. Worship

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Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016

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An Olive Branch I think it’s fair to call it a “baptism by fire.” An offshoot of the Trinidad Scorpion held the world record for three years as the hottest pepper on earth. Certified by the Guinness Book of World Records at over 1.4 million Scoville heat units, the pepper was unseated only after an abomination known as the Carolina Reaper tested in at over 1.5 million units. But what’s a tenth of a million among friends? By the time you’re up to that level, do you even have taste buds left? The answer, sadly, seems to be “yes.” I can vouch for this after subjecting myself to an entire Trinidad pep-

per, courtesy of some homegrown specimens. Kindly, one of our neighbors (and a probation officer, for that matter, who works with my wife) saw her at work and gifted her with a dozen or so samples of the beauty. Having arrived home late from work, I dug into my dinner, with the request for one on the side. In a minimal act of prudence, I asked for some ranch dressing as well. Within 10 seconds, I was in agony. A couple glasses of milk later (and following my body protesting for quite a while afterward), I was functional. I’ve earned my stripes, I suppose. And bragging rights.

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By Michael Hohenbrink Editor contemplating, as the Iowa State Fair wraps, prolonging the fun. Indeed, our northern neighbors look set to be having the Minnesota State Fair soon. A friend of mine from graduate school posted recently a piece with information on some of the offerings. Deep Fried Grilled Cheese Bites. Candied Bacon Donut Sliders. And, lest we forget, OOF-da Tacos. With the latter, it’s apparently a fry bread shell stuffed with various taco fixings. With the former two, the

sliders have ingredients that include wine, bacon and chocolate while with cheese bites, ‘nuff said. Bliss. Having used and abused my internal systems, I think they have earned some time off for good (or at least tolerable) behavior. Have I mentioned bacon, wine and chocolate in the same dish? Ahh, this I can get on board with. Perhaps with a little TLC, my stomach and I will be on speaking terms again some time soon.

45 levels, I’ve unlocked about ten percent of the game’s items. Alternatively, if you don’t have the patience, you can spend real money to buy additional boxes for about $1 each (less if you buy in bulk.) For the most part, this is a pretty fair compromise between players who are entitled to get what they paid for when they purchased the game, and Blizzard, which needs a revenue stream to keep the servers running and to generate new content. Players can pay for an item box if they choose, but there is no incentive other than impatience to do so. At least there wasn’t until the Summer Games event. Blizzard’s first event in “Overwatch,” a worldwide sports-themed event that coincidentally happened to coincide with the Olympics, introduced a new series of items that were only available for a limited time. The problem is that, unlike the regular items, there is no way to

purchase specific summer-themed items. They are only available via random chance and, since they are only available for a limited time, it’s physically impossible for anybody not willing to make playing “Overwatch” their full-time job to unlock everything through game play alone. And even then, it’s possible that bad luck could keep you from getting the item you’re searching for. This artificial scarcity seems to have crossed a line for players. While some argue that the summer items should be considered a “fun bonus,” others feel that Blizzard is applying pressure for players to spend money for extra chances before time runs out. I agree with the latter, mostly because it worked. I dropped $5 for five boxes on the last day just to get myself to an even 50, but I didn’t get anything worth mentioning for it. And that’s the danger of the random drop system. It’s one thing to assign a monetary value to a virtual

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Travis Fischer item. It’s another thing entirely to assign a monetary value for the mere chance at a virtual item. It’s a predatory system that preys on the compulsions of people who can’t resist throwing good money in after bad. The mobile games market is filled with “free” games that make money hand over fist using the same tactics. I get that Blizzard has to make a buck, but the event feels like they’ve changed the rules after people bought the game. Hopefully, since this is their first event of the sort, the reaction from the player base will make them step back and reconsider how they do things in the future. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and hopes the next event comes with a skin for Bastion.

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“extra” has become increasingly blurred. This has become even more convoluted with the rise of “free-toplay” games that sell their parts bit by bit. And now, with “Overwatch,” Blizzard has added a new factor. Random loot. Let me explain. When you buy “Overwatch,” you are buying the whole game. All the maps, all the characters and all the customizable options that come with them. Maps and characters are available right away, but the customizable options must be unlocked by opening loot boxes. Each box contains four randomly selected vanity options, such as new skins, new poses, voice lines, all the little things that make a character your own. The loot boxes can be obtained in two ways. The first is simply playing the game. Every time you gain a level in “Overwatch,” which generally takes about an hour or so of play, you are rewarded with a loot box. At

The way games have monetized themselves has changed drastically over the years. Before the internet, you bought a game as-is. It was a one-time transaction where you paid for a game upfront and got everything you were going to get. With the internet came the ability to update games after they were released. More importantly, as online purchasing became more commonplace, it gave developers the ability to sell new content, generating an additional revenue stream in the interim between games. On the upside, this allows developers to extend the life of their games, creating new content that wouldn’t exist otherwise. On the downside, it quickly became obvious that content meant for the initial release of a game could now be held back and sold at an additional cost. The line between what should be considered part of the base product and what should be considered an

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Still, I think I’ve learned a lesson. Before my stomach decides to organize its own “Occupy Wall Street” equivalent, perhaps a gentler treatment is in order for a time, at least until my stomach decides to live and let go. As a sign of its displeasure, I woke the next morning to the wife asking if I wanted coffee. Yes, dear, of course I’d be game for some of that wonderful nectar… wait, no, no, my stomach is saying it ain’t going to happen. Wait, how is this possible? Coffee…not happening. To ease that state of affairs, I might have a solution, though, in the form of a peace offering. I’ve been

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Iowa Representative Ken Rizer has introduced legislation to add law enforcement to the growing list of groups who elicit stiffer penalties when they are victims of hate crimes. The bill is referred to as the “blue lives matter” bill. So far, there is no mention of what this will mean for the Smurf community. I also haven’t heard if a separate bill will be needed for troopers who wear khaki. We are left wondering, once again, whatever happened to the individuals whom our government is assigned to defend? And whatever happened to the representatives who might say their oath of office is more than a worthless piece of paper? I heard this self-serving politician on the radio and the host, who had to pass a test to become a citizen, questioned him about the reason he wanted to add to the list of hate crime victims instead of doing away with this foolish law

altogether. Basically, the answer was that it was too much trouble. If you can’t beat them, join them. The whole basis for the unbelievable prosperity we enjoy is not what has been accomplished by groups. It is rooted in individual initiative. It works when the special talents of one individual can benefit another, and both parties agree to let these benefits bloom. To see what goes on around us, we have to pay some attention to the media. But language, and especially the media we use to keep track of the world around us, couldn’t exist without generalities. The trouble is, it’s too easy to drift away from critical thought and blame or credit groups for what should be the responsibility of individuals. Although policemen endure constant, unpredictable danger, does

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that make the murder of a policeman more important than the murder of a child, a butcher, a baker or a candlestick maker? What if the victim is a gay, black, disabled Presbyterian and now a policeman? Should the murderer be executed five times or get five life sentences? Maybe three executions and two life sentences would be appropriate, depending on the intensity of the hatred of each group. The law has become an arbitrary basket of nonsense. Restitution has given way to social management. There is a danger in this proliferation of laws. When Islamic extremists or white supremacists gain a majority in what has sadly become a democracy, any challenger to their lunacy will legally be subject to the full force and power of the law. If you think nukes or guns are dangerous in the wrong hands, use your

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imagination. We see it all around us. Millions of people are abiding by stupid, illogical laws just because they are laws. And they have nothing to do with protecting the rights of you and me. Hey, Mr. Rizer, you should man up and do your job. Any comments are more than welcome through a letter to the paper,

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School Lunch Menus South Winn CSD

Thursday, August 25 Brkfst: UBR Lunch: Taco Salad, Chips, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese, Cuban Corn & Black Bean Salsa, WG Bread K-8 (1 Slice), Pears Friday, August 26 Brkfst: Muffin Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, Green Beans, Romaine Lettuce, (6-12) D. Roll, Mandarin Oranges, Sidekick Monday, August 29 Brkfst: Egg Omelet & Toast Lunch: Char Patty, WG Bun, R. Lettuce (Topping), Tomato & Cheese, Baked Beans, Applesauce Tuesday, August 30 Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: BBQ Glazed Chicken, WG Bun, Green Beans, Orange, Apple Crisp Wednesday, August 31 Brkfst: Sausage Pancake Stick Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, R. Lettuce & Dressing, Breadstick, (6-12) Marinara Cup, Pears Thursday, September 1 Brkfst: UBR Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, F. Carrots & Dressing, Broccoli (Steamed), 1 sl. WG Bread, Grapes Friday, September 2 Brkfst: Muffin Lunch: Fish, WG Bun, Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Peaches

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Wednesday, August 24 Brkfst: Pancake on a Stick Lunch: Chicken Alfredo on WG Noodles, Breadstick, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges Thursday, August 25 Brkfst: Breakfast Wrap Lunch: Hard-Shell Taco with Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Watermelon

At the Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 15, presentations expressed the important impact the college’s outreach centers have on communities and students in northeast Iowa. Wendy Mihm-Herold, NICC vice president of Business and Community Solutions, Waukon Center Director Erica Nosbisch and Waukon High School Senior Miranda Reinhardt gave a presentation on the impact of the college’s outreach centers. The college has established service locations in six municipalities in the district, including Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon. The locations serve thousands of students each year. The service locations and the directors who lead their operations are responsible for student recruitment and success, coaching and academic advising, said MihmHerold. “The directors serve northeast Iowa communities by helping to connect high school students and community members to the college’s resources and programs,” stated Mihm-Herold. “They truly are the face of Northeast Iowa Community College for local communities, particularly for students in rural areas who may be further away from our campuses in Calmar and Peosta.” Reinhardt, the daughter of Fred and Jennifer Reinhardt of Waukon, completed numerous college credits through the Waukon Center to apply to her Associate Degree of Nursing, which she will pursue at the NICC Calmar campus in fall 2017. “Attending Northeast Iowa Community College while in high school

Tuesday, August 30 Brkfst: French Toast Sticks Lunch: Lasagna, Breadstick, Romaine Lettuce, Peas, Mixed Fruit

Friday, September 2 Brkfst: Cereal & Toast Lunch: Stuffed Cheese Sticks, Marinara Sauce, Romaine Lettuce, Carrots, Apple Salad

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Thursday, August 25 Brkfst: Mini Pancakes, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Pizza, Baked Beans, Peaches, Carrots Friday, August 26 Brkfst: Cereal, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Shrimp Poppers, Tater Tots, Fresh Fruit Monday, August 29 Brkfst: Br Pizza, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Spaghetti & Gr. Beef, Cheesy Breadstick, Green Beans, Peaches Tuesday, August 30 Brkfst: Muffin, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Pork Ribette on WG Bun, Green Beans, Pears Wednesday, August 31 Brkfst: Sausage, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Tacos on WG Shells, Corn, Applesauce Thursday, September 1 Brkfst: Omelet, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Breaded Pork Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Cal Blend, Strawberries Friday, September 2 Brkfst: Cereal, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Hot Dogs on Bun, Tater Tots, Fresh Fruit

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Wednesday, August 24 Lunch: Pizza, Coleslaw, Tator Tots, Banana, Grapes Thursday, August 25 Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Brown Rice, Vegetable Tray, Strawberries, Fortune Cookie Friday, August 26 Lunch: Chicken Patty, WG Bun, Cheese Slice, Corn, Baby Carrots, Peaches Monday, August 29 Lunch: 1st Grade Meal-Hot Dog, Macaroni & Cheese, Peas, Baby Carrots, Slushie Tuesday, August 30 Lunch: Chicken Shapes, Green Beans, Juice Box, Melon, WG Cookie Wednesday, August 31 Lunch: Hamburger Patty, WG Bun, Curly Fries, Cheese, Onion, Tomato Slices, Applesauce

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is an amazing opportunity because I was able to complete my pre-requisite courses for the nursing program,” Reinhardt said. “NICC is also providing me with an opportunity to have completed some B.S.N. courses when I continue my education after graduation.” In her presentation to the trustees, Reinhardt shared her involvement with the Northeast Iowa Career Learning Link Partnership program through NICC. She completed job shadowing and career experiences with several healthcare providers in northeast Iowa to prepare for her future nursing career. Service locations also provide educational programs for K-8 students during the summer to introduce young students to career pathways through hands-on, experiential learning. These locations offered a total of 14 summer camps that were attended by 582 students in June and July. In other news, the trustees set a public hearing for Monday, Sept. 19, at the Peosta campus for a solar project with Eagle Point Solar of Dubuque. The project includes the installation of a small solar array to meet the energy needs of the Child Development Center at the Peosta campus, according to Dave Dahms, NICC vice president for finance and administration. In a presentation to the trustees, Kathy Nacos-Burds, vice president of learning and student success, and Doug Binsfield, associate vice president of learning and student success, provided an update to the board on an upcoming comprehensive quality review visit by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Four HLC reviewers will be visiting the Calmar

and Peosta campuses Sept. 26-27 as part of the college’s continuous quality improvement in year eight of the accreditation cycle. NICC participates in the AQIP (Academic Quality Improvement Program) Pathway, one of three options institutions have for maintaining accreditation with HLC. It focuses on quality assurance and institutional improvement. During each year of the cycle, NICC maintained at least three Action Projects, which are short-term projects the college found to have the most impact on quality improvement. NICC submitted its Action Projects for review annually, with at least one project focused on student learning. As part of the re-accreditation process, the public is invited to submit written comments regarding the college’s accreditation at www. ncahlc.org. All comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs and must be received by Aug. 26. The trustees approved the following Peosta campus appointments: Kathy Demmer, nursing instructor – high school; Megan Heiderscheit, nursing instructor, and Suzanne Reinhardt, instructional design coordinator. Appointments approved for the Calmar campus include: Kathy Donovan, health operations program manager; Joann Svendsen, nursing instructor; Matthew Timp, cafeteria assistant manager, and Art Kistler, electrical instructor. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the NICC Board of Trustees will be at 3 p.m. on Sept. 19 at the Peosta campus.

Democrats Plan Progress Picnic

Monday, August 29 Brkfst: Pancakes & Sausage Lunch: BBQ Pork on WB, French Fries, Coleslaw, Grapes

Thursday, September 1 Brkfst: Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese on WB, Baked Beans, Cucumbers, Pears

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Friday, August 26 Brkfst: Cereal & Toast Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, WG Bread, Cantaloupe

Wednesday, August 31 Brkfst: Breakfast Wrap Lunch: Mandarin Orange Chicken, WG Rice, Broccoli, WG Bread, Fruit & Yogurt

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Winneshiek County Democrats will gather for a Progress Picnic and a chance to meet with candidates. The Progress Picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the home of Rick and Deborah Edwards, 2742 Hidden Falls Road, Decorah. Candidates Jan Heikes for Senate District 28 and Pat Ritter for House District 55 will be the featured speakers, and other candidates will also make remarks. Supervisor candidates Dean

Thompson and Mark Kuhn will also make remarks. Federal candidates have also been invited. In addition to visiting with candidates, participants can also listen to music provided by Jed Becker and enjoy appetizers, desserts and beverages. A free-will donation will be accepted, and participants should bring lawn chairs. For further information, contact Matt Tapscott at tapscottdecorah@ gmail.com

Grief Support Group Sessions Offered Winneshiek Medical Center (WMC) Hospice is offering a free eight-week grief support group on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning Thursday, Sept. 22. The sessions will be held in the Home Health and Hospice meeting room at WMC. The sessions are open to the public with prior registration.

Registration is required to participate in the grief support group. Call 563-387-3024 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for more information or to register. Online registration is available by visiting www.winmedical. org/grief-support-group. There is no charge for the program.

Meal locations in Winneshiek County are as follows: Calmar: Senior Center (106 E. Main Street), Tuesday and Thursday - for reservations call 563-562-3654 Decorah: Winneshiek County Senior Center (806 River Street), Monday through Friday - for reservations call 563-379-9737 Fort Atkinson: Community Center (300 3rd Street NW), Wednesday and Friday - for reservations call 563-534-7517 Home delivered meals are also available. All meal reservations must be made the day before you plan to attend. For more information or to find a location near you, call 866-468-7887. August 29: A: Roast Beef with Gravy, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Country Vegetable Blend, MultiGrain Bread, Margarine, Pears B: Pork Loin with Brown Gravy, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Country Vegetable Blend, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Pears August 30: A: Tuna Noodle Casserole, Sliced Carrots,

Broccoli, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Pears B: Harvest Salad with Chicken, Copper Pennies, Crackers, Pears, Salad Dressing August 31: A: Mushroom Chicken, Mashed Red Potatoes, Green Peas, Cornbread, Margarine, Pudding B: Mixed Bean Soup, Cottage Cheese, Pineapple Tidbits, Cornbread, Margarine, Pudding September 1: A: Beef Stroganoff, Mixed Vegetables, Glazed Beets, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Fruited Gelatin B: Chicken and Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Glazed Beets, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Fruited Gelatin September 2: Labor Day Meal A: Ham Balls, Baked Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Strawberry Shortcake B: BBQ Chicken Thigh, Baked Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Strawberry Shortcake

PUBLIC RECORDS: WINNESHIEK COUNTY AND FAYETTE COUNTY Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 12 Harlan Sande, 26, of Decorah, was arrested at 8:25 p.m. and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 14 At approximately 1:54 a.m., a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of White Tail Road and W Avenue, approximately one mile northwest of Waucoma for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle, Aaron John Heying, 33, of Waterloo, was found to be intoxicated. Heying was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with operating while intoxicated – first offense, a serious misdemeanor. Heying was held awaiting his initial appearance. Deputies were called to the 24000 block of Highway 3 for an accident involving a car and a deer. Upon arrival, it was discovered that Dean Butterfield, 68, of Oelwein, was traveling westbound in his 2006 Ford Explorer when he struck a deer that was in the travelled portion of the highway. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle sustained approximately $3,000 in damage. Aug. 15 At approximately 5:40 p.m., Randall Allen Studer, 29, of Oelwein, was arrested for driving while license revoked, a serious misdemeanor, and was also charged with having no proof of insurance, a simple misdemeanor. Aug. 16 The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a 911 call at 7:47 a.m. reporting a vehicle that struck a bridge on Cedar Road at the intersection of Cable Road. An investigation determined that Jacob Christopher Newman-Dekarske, 22, of Fayette, was operating a 2002 Ford Edge eastbound on Bush Road and failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle crossed the roadway and hit a bridge guardrail on the east side, spun in the roadway and impacted the bridge on the west side. Newman-Dekarske was cited for failure to maintain control. At approximately 1:58 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call of a vehicle driving in a cornfield in the 9000 block of Filmore Road, approximately two miles east of West Union. After further investigation, deputies determined that Daniel Francisco Lopez, 22, of Rochester, Minn, was driving a 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport westbound when he allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle sustained minimal damage, and no injuries were reported. Lopez was cited for failure to maintain control. A deputy served a warrant on Kyley James Carpenter, 43, of West Union, for probation violation, original charge child endangerment. Aug. 17 Harry Edward Schultz, Jr., 35, of Oelwein, was arrested by Johnson County authorities on a Fayette County warrant for possession of a controlled substance - third or subsequent offense. Winneshiek County Court Criminal Shirley Faye Langland, Decorah, criminal mischief – fifth degree, trial set for Sept. 26 Sara Elizabeth Leuenberger, Decorah, harassment – third degree, trial set for Sept. 1 Wade Allen Brown, Decorah, consumption of alcohol in a public place – first offense and public intoxication, trial set for Sept. 1 Alexander John Ondler, Byron, Minn., consumption of alcohol in a public place – first offense, $195 fine Valerie Diane Kingsbury, Decorah, theft – fifth degree, criminal complaint Dominick James Watson, Decorah, possession of drug parapherna-

lia, hearing for initial appearance Dylan James Hart, Decorah, possession of controlled substance (marijuana) – first offense, hearing for initial appearance Sandra Kay Leibold, Fort Atkinson, theft – fifth degree, trial set for Sept. 8 Jacob Wayne Willitts, Decorah, probation violation, motion for continuance Nicholas Ryan Wynn, Chaska, Minn., possession of controlled substance (marijuana) – first offense, written plea of guilty, $315 fine, two days in jail, community service in lieu of f/sh/cc, license revocation Jordan James Harrington, Decorah, driving while under suspension, $250 fine Justin Amos Pritchard, Decorah, driving while license denied or revoked, motion to dismiss Jason Eugene Smith, Decorah, possession of controlled substance (marijuana) – first offense, trial set for Sept. 21 Taylor Jon Buchheit, Decorah, possession of controlled substance (marijuana) – first offense, trial set for Sept. 21 Clinton James Taylor, Cedar Rapids, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, trial set for Sept. 21 Christopher Charles George, Davenport, public intoxication, negotiated plea, 24 hours in jail with 11 hours suspended and credit for time served of 13 hours, three months unsupervised probation OWI Charles Dean Wynn, St. Louis Park, Minn., written plea of guilty, possession of controlled substance (marijuana) – first offense and operating while under the influence – first offense, written plea of guilty, sentencing set for Sept. 13 Brayton Ray Boyer, Saint Lucas, operating while under the influence – second offense, written plea of guilty, further proceedings set for Aug. 23 David James Funk, Calmar, operating while under the influence – first offense, motion for continuance Jamie Mincks, Decorah, operating while under the influence – third offense, trial set for Sept. 21 Tyler Luke Gallagher, De Forest, Wis., operating while under the influence – first offense, trial set for Sept. 28 Jorge Israel Garcia, Lawler, operating while under the influence – first offense, arraignment set for Aug. 23 Carter John Hubka, Decorah, operating while under the influence – first offense, arraignment set for Aug. 23 Zachary Kenneth Eberling, Postville, operating while under the influence – first offense, trial set for Sept. 28 Bayron Nahum Contreras Reyes, Decorah, operating while under the influence – first offense, arraignment set for Aug. 23 Aaidon R. Hamilton, Decorah, operating while under the influence – first offense, possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) – second offense, hearing for initial appearance and criminal complaint Small Claims Becker Hardware, Ossian, versus Lawrence Eldon Reiling, Clermont, order for judgment Discover Bank, Golden Valley, Minn., versus Melanie Anne Ehrie, Decorah, dismissed without prejudice Lang’s Dairy Equipment, Decorah, versus Gregory Allan Shaw, Strawberry Point, order for judgment Decorah Community Schools, Decorah, versus Laura Peterson, Fort Atkinson, order for judgment Turkey Valley Community School District, Jackson Junction, versus Billie Jo Karnik, Calmar, dismissed RECORDS to page 7

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RECORDS without prejudice Randall J. Olson, D.D.S., versus Stephanie J Barthelme, Cresco, order for judgment Gundersen Clinic, Ltd., La Crosse, Wis., versus Joshua Curtis Wennes, Decorah, order for judgment Gundersen Clinic, Ltd., La Crosse, Wis., versus H.K. Roach, Calmar, order for judgment LVNV Funding, LLC, no address listed, versus Kim Laura Barth, Decorah, order for judgment Midland Funding LLC, Cedar Rapids, versus Melanie Anne Ehrie, Decorah, dismissed without prejudice Erin Suzanne Troendle, Decorah, versus Devin Kyle Gilbert, Luana, motion to dismiss Gundersen Lutheran Admin Services Inc., La Crosse, Wis., versus Kevin Michael Anderson, Fort Atkinson, original notice Casper Plbg. & Htg. Inc., Decorah, versus Bradford Arnold Carlson, Decorah, original notice Marine Credit Union, Decorah, versus Tiffany Nicole Hougen, Decorah, original notice Gundersen Lutheran Admin Services Inc., La Crosse, Wis., versus David Allen Bushman, original notice Degen Berglund, La Crosse, Wis., versus Dick Anthony and Julie Wise, Decorah, original notice Casper Plbg. & Htg. Inc., Decorah, versus Pam Carney, Decorah, original notice Gossling Woodworking LLC, Waucoma, versus Russell Joseph and Anna Mary Amanda Kemp Norris, Decorah, dismissed without prejudice Marine Credit Union, Decorah, versus Leah Kay Marken, Ossian, and Jeremy Duane Eicher, Decorah, original notice Marine Credit Union, Decorah, versus Jordan James Harrington, Decorah, original notice Marine Credit Union, Decorah, versus Beth Michele Wright, Decorah, original notice Capital One Bank, Golden Valley, Minn., versus Tiffany Marie Smith, Decorah, original notice Cavalry SPV I, LLC, Tulsa, Okla., versus Kimberly Kay Wemark Malanaphy, Calmar, original notice Civil Petitioner Jenesse Marie (Telsrow) Ronan and Respondent Chase Edward Alan Telsrow, motion to dismiss and motion for continuance Petitioner Marc Anthony Stano and Respondent Larissa Christine McCann, decree or final support order Petitioner Joseph Donald Billmeyer and Respondent Amanda Marie Staake, modified support order Petitioner Roger A. Uhlenhake, Ossian, Respondent Bloomfield Township Trustee FE, Castalia, and Respondent Gene A. Uhlenhake, Ossian, petition filed Petitioner Melanie Sue Cotton, Decorah, and Respondent Shawn Alan Kampschroeder, Spring Grove, Minn., motion for continuance Respondent Sederick Jermaine Anderson, West Union, and Respondent Kirsten Leigh Erickson, Decorah, modified support order Petitioner State of Iowa, Des Moines, Respondent Nile Ray Lienau, Ossian, and Respondent Lori Victoria Seelye, Ossian, modified support order Petitioner Louis Joseph Neuzil, Spillville, and Respondent Amber Dena Snow, Calmar, order setting trial Petitioner Keegan Beth Frana, Ossian, and Respondent Kyle William Falck, Decorah, petition filed Idaho Housing and Finance Association, no address listed, versus Zachary T. Kerndt, spouse of Zachary T. Kerndt and parties in possession, petition filed Victoria A. Harvey, no address listed, versus CC Chyle Construc-

tion and Craig Chyle, dismissed with prejudice Shannon Lee Duncan, no address listed, versus Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC, et al., order setting trial Federated Mutual Insurance Company, no address listed, versus 6 Day Discount Furniture, no address listed, order for judgment Brent A. Johnson and Teri L. Johnson, no address listed, versus Big Ten Residential LLC, order setting trial Michael David and Sherry L. Darling, no address listed, versus Freeport Water & Sanitary District, no address listed, petition filed Decorah Chevrolet Cadillac Inc., no address listed, versus Tyler Hauser, no address listed, petition filed Fayette County Court Traffic Jacob Nicholas Dempsey, Cedar Falls, no insurance, operation without registration card or plate; Margaret Martha Block, Fayette, improper rear lamps; Lynn R. Nelson, Omaha, Neb., speeding; Darwin Allen Jellings, Fayette, seat belt; Jeremy Ray Popham, Arlington, seat belt; Dylan Jon Schauer, West Union, failure to yield upon left; Zoey Lynn Wright, Oelwein, failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way; Kaitlin Rosedale McCloud, Independence, no valid driver’s license, failure to maintain control and no insurance; Danny Lee Schlitter, Hazleton, failure to maintain control; Lisa Jean Muggler, West Union, speeding; Richard Miles Bonjour, Fayette, speeding; Brett L. Thomas, Kinston, Ill., speeding; Tyler Alan Schott, Elgin, seat belt; Timothy Lee Burkey, Hawkeye, seat belt; Rachelle Elizabeth Howe, Waukon, speeding; Artem Vytiegov, San Francisco, Calif., speeding; Justin Lee Helgerson, Decorah, speeding; Emily Ann Novotny, Ridgeway, speeding; Ashley Maureen Pleggenkuhle, Hawkeye, failure to yield upon entering through highway; Jake Allyn Kuhens, Maynard, speeding; Christopher Benjamin Morris, Oelwein, driving while under license suspension OWI Jerry Dean Anderson, St. Cloud, Minn., operating while under the influence – first offense, deferred judgment, $1,250 civil penalty with possibility of waiving half upon proof of temporary restricted driver’s license, one year of probation Ryan John Gunningham, Oelwein, operating while under the influence – first offense, 60 days in jail with 58 days suspended and two days to be served or a weekend OWI program attended, $1,250 fine with half to be waived upon proof of temporary restricted driver’s license, one year of self supervision Brandon Lee Wyatt Keppler, Marion, written arraignment Miguel Angel Hernandez Gonzalez, Postville, operating while under the influence – first offense, arraignment set for Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. Lloyd Wayne Scott, Jr., Oelwein, operating while under the influence – first offense, 60 days in jail with 58 days suspended, $1,250 fine with half to be waived upon proof of temporary restricted driver’s license, one year of self supervision Joshua R. Vanpay, Oelwein, order for arraignment Cody Schmidtke, Lamont, criminal complaint Aaron John Heying, Waterloo, criminal complaint and hearing for initial appearance Dissolutions Petitioner Lindsay Marie Eckhoff and Respondent Zachary Scott Penning, court decree of dissolution Petitioner Aimee Jeanne Schott and Respondent Troy Allen Abrahamson, modified support order Civil Petitioner Stacia L. Lumbus, Oelwein, Petitioner State of Iowa and Respondent Randall Ronald Jipson, Fairbank, modified support order

Petitioner Haley M. Buchholtz, Fredericksburg, and Defendant Austin P. Halstead-Clark, Tripoli, modified support order Petitioner State of Iowa Ex Rel and Defendant Robert C. Burns, Marion, decree or final support order Petitioner Samantha Maye Berinobis, Oelwein, and Respondent John Dean Jenner, Dubuque, petition filed Petitioner State of Iowa and Respondent Travis Paul Kirby, modified support order Plaintiff Progressive Northern Insurance Company, Defendant Bunn Services LLC and Defendant Dustin Jon Bunn, petition filed Plaintiff Wells Fargo Bank NA, Defendant Estate Recovery Program, Defendant Christine Griser, Defendant Griser, spouse of Christine, Defendant Donald Hintz, Defendant Jon Hintz, Defendant Hintz, spouse of Donald, Defendant Hintz, spouse of Jon, Defendant Hintz, spouse of Joy Ann, Defendant Nancy McElligott, Defendant McElligott, spouse of Nancy, Defendant parties in possession, Defendant IRS and Defendant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, petition filed Plaintiff Chase Home Finance LLC, Defendant State of Iowa Ex Rel, Defendant Veridian Credit Union and Defendant Wesley Crawford, unknown spouse of, petition filed Petitioner Jody Clifford Myers, Waucoma, and Respondent State of Iowa, dismissed without prejudice Small Claims Ronald Lynn Winter, Oelwein, versus Adam James and Fodie Leigh Nielsen, Oelwein, order for judgment Smulekoff’s Furniture Company, Cedar Rapids, and Cedar River Finance Company, Cedar Rapids, versus Joshua Clarence Doty, Grinnell, order for judgment Tri-State Adjustments Inc., La Crosse, Wis., versus John M. and Carla R. Rausch, Waucoma, order for judgment Capital One Bank USA, NA, versus David Francis Shannon, West Union, order for judgment Kaleidoscope Kids Childcare Center, West Union, versus Megan Kay Molseed, West Union, order for judgment Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare DBA Covenant, Waterloo, versus Christopher Joseph and Ashley Marie Robino, Oelwein, dismissed with prejudice Farmers Win Coop, Charles City, versus Daniel Lee and Annette Marie Kime, Waucoma, original notice Capital One Bank USA, NA, versus Rebecca L. Kime, Maynard, original notice West Union Trenching, West Union, versus Tony Scheidel, Decorah, original notice Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare DBA Covenant, Waterloo, versus Colleen Lynn Stohr, Oelwein, original notice Hertz Farm Management, Strawberry Point, versus Taiana Boney, Clermont, original notice Criminal Kyley James Carpenter, West Union, probation violation, original charge of child endangerment, hearing for initial appearance Randall Lee Meike, Harper’s Ferry, possession of controlled substance – third or subsequent offense, motion for continuance Nicholas William Konen, Fayette, operating vehicle without owner’s consent, order of arraignment, jury trial set for Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. Jeremiah Cannon Young, Elgin, assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, order of arraignment and motion for continuance Daniel Warren Wrice, Oelwein, driving while barred, order of arraignment Kathy Joan Glaser, West Union, burglary – third degree (motor vehicle), order for arraignment Natasha Linn Coonradt, Calmar,

theft – third degree, hearing for bond/ release conditions set for Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. Roger Dean Hall II, Coralville, driving while barred, order for arraignment Brett Matthew Farmer, Waucoma, assault with intent to inflict serious injury, hearing for initial appearance; probation violation, original charge of criminal mischief – third degree, hearing for initial appearance and order for probation revocation; burglary – third degree and theft – second degree, criminal complaint and hearing for initial appearance; obstruction of emergency communications, hearing for initial appearance Harry Edward Schultz, Jr., Oelwein, probation revocation filed, original charge of controlled substance violation Samantha Kay Darling, Calmar, possession of controlled substance – third or subsequent offense, deferred judgment, five years of probation, DNA requirement, $750 fine suspended Devin Don Cummings, Cedar Rapids, sexual abuse – third degree, trial set for Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. Charles Lavern Wood, Oelwein, operate vehicle without owner’s consent and eluding (speed over 25 mph beyond limit), order for arraignment Robert Allen Latham, Oelwein, domestic abuse assault – third or subsequent offense, order for arraignment Jade Marie McAllister, Oelwein, possession of drug paraphernalia, trial set for Nov. 1 at 11:45 a.m. Robert Dean Meyer, Arlington, domestic abuse assault – first offense, trial set for Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m. Christopher Scott McLaury, Hazleton, criminal mischief – fifth degree, trial set for Sept. 21 at 11:15 a.m. Troy Christopher Miller, Oelwein, obstruction of emergency communications and violation of no contact/ protective order – contempt, hearing for initial appearance, written plea of not guilty, order for arraignment Carl Joseph Hernandez, Oelwein, interference with official acts and public intoxication, trial set for Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Jacob David Snay, West Union, criminal mischief – fifth degree, hearing for initial appearance Seth Lee Rohrick, Oelwein, public intoxication, interference with official acts and disorderly conduct – fighting or violent behavior, criminal complaint Donald L. Rumley, West Union, theft – fifth degree, criminal complaint Teresa Lynn Bolin, Waucoma, criminal mischief – fourth degree, written arraignment and plea of not guilty, trial set for Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. Quintin Alan Recker, Strawberry Point, possession of controlled substance (marijuana) – first offense and driving while license denied or revoked, order of arraignment, trial set for Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. Nicholas M. Spratt, Sr., Oelwein, driving while license denied or revoked, motion for continuance Loyd Leon Williams III, Oelwein, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, order of arraignment, trial set for Oct. 5 at 9 a.m. Doney Howard, Jr., Elgin, driving while license denied or revoked, order of arraignment, trial set for Oct. 5 at 9 a.m. Mitchell Ray Tehel, Sumner, public intoxication – second offense, order for arraignment Forrest Shane Bamford, Oelwein, false report of indictable offense to public entity, order for arraignment Joshua James Levendusky, Waterloo, driving while license denied or revoked, trial set for Sept. 21 at 10:45 a.m. Randall Allen Studer, Oelwein, driving while license denied or revoked, hearing for initial appearance

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Spillville OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF SPILLVILLE TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016 The Spillville City Council held the regular August meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 7 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Mayor Klimesh called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present Straube, Wagner & Schmitt. Absent, Balik &VanHorn. Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt to approve items on the consent agenda as follows a. Approval of July 2016 meeting b. Claims c. City Finance Reports On roll call vote, Ayes; Straube, Wagner and Schmitt. Nays; none. Motion carried. Motion by Wagner, second by Schmitt to authorize the Mayor to sign a Recreation 28E agreement with Calmar, Ossian and NICC. On roll call vote, Ayes; Straube, Wagner and Schmitt. Nays; none. Motion carried. Mike Klimesh and Darrell Schmitt will serve on the South Winneshiek Recreational Board. Calmar Fire Department 28E-tabled. Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt to approve Resolution # 08-02-01 naming depositories and fund limits for the city. On roll call vote, Ayes; Straube, Wagner and Schmitt. Nays; none. Motion carried. Received the Clocks report. The pad for the north park shelter has been completed and materials have been ordered. The build dates for the shelter are August 19th and 20th. Volunteers are welcome. They will begin around noon on Friday and finish on Saturday.

Discussion was held concerning cost of a second water meter for outside watering purposes. A meter can be purchased for $100 with installation costs to be paid by the property owner and approved by the city. Water running through this meter would not be subject to sewer fees. Received the Mayors Report. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Straube to adjourn. On roll call vote, Ayes; Straube, Wagner and Schmitt. Nays; none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:44. Attest: Mayor, Michael T Klimesh Joane Kulish, City Clerk Claims Paid & Summary Of Receipts 08/17/2016 Idnr, Water Permit .................................. -42.63 Citizens Savings Bank, Safety Deposit Box ............................... -17.00 Iowa League Of Cities, General .......... -355.00 Graphics, Inc., Publication ................... -172.00 Phillips, Larry J, Payroll ....................... -878.90 Spillville Library Petty Cash ................... -50.00 Discover, Clocks Cc Fees.................... -181.50 Deposit ....................................................48.28 Spillville Little League, 5K Proceeds .................................... -1,005.00 American Legion, 5K Proceeds ........ -1,005.00 American Legion, Bandstand Renovation .................... -2,500.00 Fencl Oil & Lp Co., Fuel ...................... -290.00 United States Treasury, Payroll Taxes ...................................... -277.87 Iowa Department Of, Revenue & Finance, ........................ -2,213.00

Shimek Sanitation, Sanitation........... -3,575.19 Ridgeway Lumber, Bandstand Repairs . -58.71 Us Cellular, Sewer ................................. -95.88 Decorah Rental, 4th Of July Celebration ....................... -210.00 Wellmark/Bluecross, Health Insurance ............................. -1,638.82 Wiltgen Construction, Wf-$370.87 ....... -414.78 Aks, Mowing Expense ......................... -196.00 Ness Pumping, General ...................... -530.00 Main Street Mini Mart, Fuel-Park Clean Up Supplies ............... -90.14 Tom Klimesh, Shop Supplies ............... -170.34 Letter Werks Sign City Llc, Clocks Promotion ............................... -625.00 Shirley Francis, Clocks ........................ -337.58 J&J Woodshop, Museum Souvenirs.... -105.34 Clair Carolan Painting Llc, ................ -1,850.00 Nmn, Museum Souvenirs .................... -136.90 Cresco Shopper, Clocks Promotion....... -35.00 Decorah Newspapers, Promotion........ -279.75 Eastern Iowa Tourism Association, Clocks ................................................. -135.00 Drillings, Rent Equipment .................... -120.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Publishing ............................................. -89.85 Mediacom, Clocks Internet Access........ -55.30 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -333.80 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -270.02 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -602.42 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -17.80 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -17.80 Alliant, Electricity ..................................-311.67 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -194.73 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -53.52 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -39.56 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -39.71

Alliant, Electricity ................................... -71.03 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -41.48 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -96.58 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -47.17 Phillips, Larry J, Payroll .................... -1,208.38 Citizens Savings Bank, Safety Deposit Box ............................... -10.40 Teff, Rob, Water Deposit Refund ........... -39.36 Fisher, Jennifer K, Payroll.................... -226.79 Francis, Shirley J, Payroll .................... -744.50 Klimesh, Mary E, Payroll ..................... -359.46 Kray, Colleen M, Payroll ...................... -282.02 Krivachek, Patricia A, Payroll............... -435.73 Kruckman, April R, Payroll ................... -120.52 Lensing, Becca R, Payroll ................... -189.35 Mashek, Sharon H, Payroll .................. -233.00 Meyer, Joyce A, Payroll ..........................-50.11 Meyer, Kathleen A, Payroll .................. -202.00 Wagner, Genevieve, Payroll ................ -140.61 Kulish, Joane, Payroll ............................ -83.36 United States Treasury, Payroll Taxes ................................... -1,287.88 Ipers, Payroll Taxes ............................. -988.06 Citizens Savings Bank, Service Charge .. -5.20 Revenue General Fund................................... -$2970.31 Clocks Fund................................... -$15440.66 Road Use Fund ................................... -$10.29 Lost Fund......................................... -$3332.62 Sewer Fund ..................................... -$1664.00 Water Fund .......................................-$2113.75 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016

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Convicted Felon Charged With Burglary, Having Firearm A St. Lucas man faces erty and drove into St. Lumultiple charges including cas where he entered a busipossessing a firearm as a ness with a loaded firearm, felon and burglary. the sheriff’s office said in a Justin Linus Kuennen, press release. Kuennen was 35, of St. Lucas, is being later found at his residence held on a cash-only bond of and arrested. $40,000 following a string He is charged with two of incidents in Fayette counts of driving while County. revoked, a simple misdeAccording to the Faymeanor, possession of a ette County Sheriff’s Offirearm by a felon, a felony Kuennen fice, deputies were initially in its own right, burglary in called to the 30000 block of P Av- the first degree, also a felony charge, enue in reference to a domestic dis- and interference with official acts, a turbance on Aug. 12. After arriving simple misdemeanor. on the scene, deputies reportedly disThe incident remains under invescovered Kuennen had burglarized a tigation, and more charges are pendresidence in the area while allegedly ing, the department said. bearing a firearm. Under Iowa law, a Kuennen will be represented by a felon possessing a firearm is an ad- public defender, online court records ditional felony. show. Kuennen allegedly left the prop-

Armed Robbery Suspect Sought The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in solving an armed robbery that took place in Arlington. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of an armed robbery at 11:08 p.m. Aug. 17 at Charley’s Quick Shop. A white male about 5’ 9” wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a black mask covering his face, dark jeans and dark shoes displayed a knife to the store clerk and demanded money. The suspect took cash and several packs of cigarettes and fled the store. The clerk reports the suspect then drove off in a newer white Cadillac Escalade and drove south out of town on Highway 187. Deputies did recover several items linked to the robbery on the roadway. The department is asking anyone who has information about this incident to call 563-422-6067, Ext 0.

Man Facing Eluding, Drug Charges Deputies arrested a was charged with speedChickasaw County man ing, felony eluding, posafter he allegedly atsession of a controlled tempted to elude police substance, possession of and crashed his vehicle as paraphernalia, unlawful a result. possession of prescription The Chickasaw Coundrugs, possession of alcoty Sheriff’s Office athol under age and failure tempted to stop a vehicle, to maintain control. which was operated by A probation violation Jordan Maurice Kellogg, was later filed by the state. 19, of Ionia, for a traffic Other charges are pendviolation at approximateing, the Chickasaw CounJordan Kellogg ly 1 a.m. Aug. 13. Kellogg ty Sheriff’s Office noted. attempted to elude the deputy and, as Kellogg is currently being held a result, lost control of his vehicle. in the Chickasaw County Jail on a Kellogg was taken into custody $7,300 cash-only bond for the traffic and transported to the Chickasaw and drug charges and a $10,000 bond County Sheriff’s Office. Kellogg for the probation violation charge.

Public Meetings Aug. 29 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 Sept. 6 Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse Calmar City Council, 5:30 p.m., Calmar Fire Department Board of Adjustment, 7:30 p.m., 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah Spillville City Council, 7 p.m., Spillville City Hall Waucoma City Council, 8 p.m. Sept. 7 Fort Atkinson City Council, 6:30 p.m., Fort Atkinson library Sept. 12 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., Calmar board room Turkey Valley school board, 7 p.m., elementary media center Sept. 13 Conservation Board, 5:30 p.m., Winneshiek County Courthouse Zoning Commission, 7:30 p.m., 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah Sept. 14 Board of Health, 3 p.m., 305 Montgomery St., Decorah Sept. 19 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

PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m. on August 1, 2016, with all members present. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Kuhn to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Beard to award the bid for project FM-CO96(136)-55-96, 295th Avenue, to Mathy Construction for $955,884.19. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Beard to enter into easement agreement for ingress and egress with Pat Mullen for property along Old Stage Road. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Beard to amend the 5-year road construction plan and the road budget with the DOT. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Kuhn to open the public hearing on the proposed rezoning ordinance for property owned by Jesse Lyon. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the proposal and unanimously recommends approval. No written or verbal comments were received. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Beard to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to hold the first reading and

waive the additional readings. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote and the reading was held. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Beard to adopt ordinance 17-193 to change the zoning classification of the property as requested. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. The ordinance will be on file in the county Auditor’s and Recorder’s offices as well as published as required by law. Jon Lubke, county GIS Coordinator, met with the Board to give an update on IT projects. Moved by Beard and seconded by Ashbacher to open the public hearing on the proposed ordinance establishing rates and charges for property in the Frankville Water District. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. No written or verbal comments were received. Moved by Beard and seconded by Ashbacher to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Kuhn to hold the first reading of the proposed ordinance and set the second reading for 11:25am on August 8, 2016. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote and the reading was held. Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Kuhn to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman Board of Supervisors Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016

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Card of Thanks The family and staff of the late Dr. Charles Gessner would like to thank the residents of Calmar and the surrounding communities for 28 years of patronage at Calmar Dental Clinic. If you have not already done so, records may be retrieved at the office on Friday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. or by requesting a records transfer at the new dentist of your choice. Thank you for your cooperation during this transitional time of closing out the practice. If you have any questions, please leave a message at the office at 563-562-3646.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2016 The Board of Supervisors met at 1:00 p.m. on August 4, 2016, in special session with Ashbacher, Logsdon, Thompson, and Kuhn present. Also present were Andy Van Der Maaten, Lee Bjerke, Jeff Kuboushek, Ron Fulsaas, Ben Steines, and Paul Greufe (by phone). The Board reviewed the recent arbitration ruling and discussed options for appeal. Greufe will send a letter to the arbiter to request preservation of the audio recording. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Ashbacher to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m. on August 8, 2016 with all members present. Dan Marx, county Sheriff, met with the Board to introduce new deputy Mike Toland. Marx also discussed the lease with the City of Decorah for dispatching services. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Kuhn to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting and the claims filed with the Board. Motion carried unanimously. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. Dennis Schrage met with the Board to present a request by the Orleans Church for flashing warning lights at the approaches to the church. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Kuhn to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously. Jon Lubke, county GIS Coordinator, met with the Board to give IT updates. Lubke will look into having an IT audit conducted by the ICIT group. The Board also discussed with Lubke possible reorganization of the IT department depending on the applications for the IT Director position. The Board held the second reading of the proposed Frankville Water District Ordinance establishing rates and charges. Moved by Beard and seconded by Thompson to waive the third reading. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Beard to adopt ordinance 17-194. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. The Ordinance will be on file in the county Auditor’s and Recorder’s offices as well as published as required by law. Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues. He reported Burr Oak Sewer Commission may need to increase the amount of land they need to ac-

quire for the changes to their sewer system. He will report further after discussions with Bruenings and the sewer district. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Kuhn to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman Board of Supervisors Claims 08-08-2016 General Basic Fund AcenTek, Internet Service......................554.77 Alliant Energy, Utilities .........................4741.02 Anderson Law, Legal Services ............8292.00 Dallas Bohr, Reimbursement ...................15.00 Bruening Rock Prod, Materials ................79.46 Terry Buenzow, Mileage ........................160.08 C & S Car Company, Inc, Services........ 111.84 Calibre Press, Training ..........................298.00 Calmar Courier, Publications .................506.62 Jeff Carolan, Services .........................1278.00 Carpenter Uniform, Supplies .....................8.14 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs ........................................1443.75 CDW Gov't, Supplies .............................550.00 CenturyLink, Telephone Service ............318.48 Rose Christopher, Services ...................123.00 City of Decorah, Services ....................1029.19 Gregory Clark, Services ......................1937.52 Culligan, Services ..................................208.45 DALCO, Supplies ..................................216.63 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies..........143.39 Decorah Electric, Services ......................75.00 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.......647.29 Decorah Tire Service, Services ...............35.18 Dell Marketing, Equipment ..................2404.54 Fareway Stores, Supplies......................296.92 Ossian Bee, Publications.........................50.75 Franzen Sales & Service, Parts.............301.40 Russ Freerking, Services ........................70.00 Galls, LLC, Supplies ................................76.18 Leslie Goedken, Reimbursement ..........396.38 Hageman Cleaning, Services ................230.00 John Halverson, Reimbursement ............25.00 Hansen Janitorial, Services ...................185.00 Headington Repair, LLC, Services ........147.50 Huber's Store, Supplies ...........................34.63 IA Division of Labor Services, Certification.............................................40.00 Intoximeters, Inc, Equipment .................115.00 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Services ................................................140.00 Lilly Jensen, Reimbursement ..................20.00 Farm Plan, Supplies ..............................228.64 Ian Kemp, Services .................................99.00

Keystone Labs, Services .........................24.00 Nancy Kovarik, Reimbursement ..............25.00 John Kraus, Reimbursement ...................20.00 Larry Sharps Trucking, Services..........6991.50 Dr. Kevin Locke, Services......................395.00 Evan Lutkenhaus, Reimbursement .........15.00 Mail Services, Services .........................631.63 Malcom Enterprises Inc, Services .........630.00 Dan Marx, Reimbursement......................20.00 Mediacom, Services ..............................587.00 Mihm Brothers, Inc., Services..................50.00 MN Supply, Parts ...................................141.00 NE IA Comm Action, Services ...............594.57 NE Iowa Lawn Care, Services ...............205.00 Northeast Iowa Task Force, Contribution ..........................................550.00 Brady O'Connor, Services ...................1475.00 Paetec, Telephone Service ......................72.58 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .......395.00 Lance Peters, Reimbursement ..............100.00 Isaac Phillips, Services ..........................648.00 Pitney Bowes, Lease Pay ..........................1.00 Ashley Pugh, Reimbursement .................15.00 Carrie Quandahl, Services ....................380.00 Racom Corporation, Services..............6711.66 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................100.02 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................702.01 Riley's Inc, Supplies ..............................147.25 Rite Price, Supplies ...............................429.66 River City Paving, Materials ....................12.87 Roger's Lock & Key, Services................204.40 Ruby's Inc, Services ............................1700.00 Schilling Paper, Equipment....................950.85 Sharps Trucking, Services .....................170.00 Sherwin Williams, Paint ...........................56.63 Ben Steines, Reimbursement ..................25.00 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies...................390.90 Thrifty White Pharmacy, Services..........184.88 Debra Walden, Services ........................139.50 Walmart Business/SYNCB, Supplies ........3.98 Wayne Walter, Reimbursement ...........1309.00 Weis Buick GMC, Services....................270.00 Wennes Communications, Inc, Advertising ............................................105.00 Ryan Wiltgen, Reimbursement ................20.00 Windridge Implements, LLC, Parts ........200.00 Windstream, Telephone Service ............592.44 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ..............................9.38 Winn Co Treasurer, Taxes ...................2274.00 Winneshiek True Value, Supplies ..........157.48 General Basic Public Health, ........................... Ability Networks Inc, Services ...............292.00 Dex Media, Advertising ............................21.50

Deyta Analytics, Services ........................95.00 Dickson Co, Equipment ...........................61.90 Francotyp-Postalia, Inc, Supplies ..........217.64 Lori Hemesath, Mileage.........................100.28 Penny Herold, Mileage ..........................218.50 Sally Herold, Mileage.............................185.84 Honeywell HomMed, Equipment ...........165.00 Hotel Blackhawk, Lodging .....................166.88 Hovden Oil Co, Fuel ..............................131.34 Cheryl McConnell, Mileage......................54.28 Rennard Mumford, Mileage ...................164.22 NICC, Registration...................................14.00 Karla O'Connell, Mileage .........................61.18 Nancy Olson-Folstad, Mileage ..............188.60 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .......105.00 Selina Quandahl, Mileage .....................129.26 Nancy Sacquitne, Mileage .....................175.26 General Supplemental Fund Anderson Law, Reimbursement ............100.00 Tony Clarke, Reimbursement ................148.80 Elwood, O'Donohoe, Braun&White, Legal Services ......................................218.51 Helping Services for NE Iowa, Appropriation ....................................10000.00 IMWCA, Insurance ............................10099.00 Medical Associates Clinic PC, Services 163.00 Ben Steines, Reimbursement ................174.20 Winn Co Emergency Management, Funding...............................................1240.00 MH/DD Services Fund Windstream, Telephone Service ..............70.36 Rural Services Basic Fund Arden Auna, Meeting ...............................45.00 Kevin Barth, Meeting ...............................45.00 Daniel Beard, Meeting .............................45.00 Teresa Berg, Meeting ..............................45.00 Roger Bergan, Meeting ...........................45.00 Donald Blegen, Meeting ..........................45.00 Laura Boice, Meeting...............................45.00 Calmar Courier, Publications .................160.81 Louis Courtney, Meeting ..........................45.00 Allen Dahlen, Meeting .............................45.00 Roger Espe, Meeting ...............................45.00 Thomas Hansen, Meeting .......................45.00 Carleton Haugen, Meeting.......................45.00 Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc, Services ......1806.20 Dale Johnson, Meeting ............................45.00 Paul Korsness, Meeting...........................45.00 Davis Lange, Meeting ..............................45.00 Danny Leidahl, Meeting ...........................45.00 Randy Logsdon, Meeting.......................145.00 John Lubke, Meeting ...............................45.00

James Ludeking, Meeting........................45.00 Diann Marten, Meeting ............................45.00 Tony Meyer, Meeting ...............................45.00 John Nielsen, Meeting .............................45.00 Kenneth Nordheim, Meeting ....................45.00 Randy Numedahl, Meeting ......................45.00 Tony Phillips, Reimbursement .................88.78 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................113.74 Bruce Sersland, Meeting .........................45.00 Sharps Trucking, Services ...................2700.00 Gary Smorstad, Meeting..........................45.00 Brian Snitker, Meeting .............................45.00 Gary Stortz, Meeting................................45.00 Erlin Walter, Meeting ...............................45.00 J Wayne Wicks, Meeting .........................45.00 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ........................1075.35 Winn County Auditor, Postage .................76.98 Secondary Road Fund Alliant Energy, Utilities .........................1085.05 Aramark Uniform Services, Services .....165.69 Bear Creek Archeology, Services ........2301.38 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service..69.39 Bodensteiner Implement Company, Services ..............................................5064.01 Brennan Construction Co, Construction .....................................14640.37 Brown Supply Co, Supplies .....................18.60 Bruening Rock Prod, Materials ............7016.98 Calmar Courier, Publications ...................24.41 Carquest Auto Parts, Supplies.............1575.34 Class C Solutions Group, Parts .............109.05 Croell Redi Mix, Material .......................172.25 Culligan, Services ......................................7.85 Decorah Auto Center Inc, Supplies .........91.08 Decorah Chevrolet-Cadillac, Services .....87.72 Decorah Mobile Glass, Services ...........649.05 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.........22.43 Decorah Tire Service, Services ...........1689.10 Denco Corp., Services.......................75487.25 Diamond Mowers, Supplies .................1494.08 Don's Truck Sales, Inc, Supplies .........1190.39 Earth View Enviro, Services ..................332.85 Ossian Bee, Publications.........................17.89 Franzen Sales & Service, Parts...............29.80 Gierke-Robinson Co, Supplies ..............152.57 Headington Repair, LLC, Services ........526.04 Hovden Oil Co, Fuel ............................4059.13 Illowa Culvert and Supply, Stipend ......8179.40 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs ..............1279.14 Kirkeby Welding, Services .....................205.87 LetterWerks Sign City, LLC, Signs ......1600.00 Mabel Co-op Telephone Ridgeway, Telephone Service ..................................38.07

Malcom Enterprises Inc, Services .........100.50 Martin Equipment of IA/IL, Inc, Supplies105.56 Mower Power, Supplies .........................535.96 Napa Auto Parts, Parts ..........................213.83 Northern Tool & Equipment Co., Roads .................................................2257.99 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .......435.00 Reilly Construction Co, Inc, Services ....198.80 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................349.86 Snap-on-Tools, Supplies..........................40.30 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies...................165.09 Superior Fenders, Inc., Parts.................110.00 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc, Parts ..7427.19 Truck Country of Iowa, Equipment/Service ...............................121.36 Weis Buick GMC, Services....................361.86 Windstream, Telephone Service ............244.05 Winneshiek Medical Center, Services ...468.00 Co Conserv Capital Improv Fund Plastic Recycling of Iowa Fall, Furniture .............................................1725.00 County Assessor Agency Fund Scott Anderson, Reimbursement ...........544.27 Pictometry International Corp, License Agreement ...........................21339.83 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement 78.56 Vanguard Appraisals, Services ..........11865.00 E911 Surcharge Fund AcenTek, E911 Service..........................512.66 AT&T, E911 Service .................................41.45 Mabel Co-op Telephone, E911 Service ........................................127.58 Penguin Management, Inc, Services ...4536.00 Emergency Management Comm Casey's General Stores, Inc., Fuel ........344.07 CDW Gov't, Supplies .............................379.27 HSEMD, Registration ............................145.00 Walmart Business/SYNCB, Supplies ....208.02 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund Midwest Group Benefits, Health Ins Claims .................................796.58 Midwest Group Benefits, Fees ............6150.00 SISCO, Insurance..............................65241.69 Grand Total.....................................347252.91 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016

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Featuring “Mollie B ” The South Winneshiek boys cross country team includes (front row, l-r): Lucas Scheidel, Gabe Sadler and Jordon Snyder; middle row: Austin Tieskoetter, Derek Dietzenbach, Paxten DeVilbiss, Ethan Monroe and James Schmitt; back row: Eric Franzen, Paul Hageman, Josh Lensing, Isaac Franzen, Matthew Stammeyer and Dawson Huinker. Not pictured: Emmet Schwartzhoff. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink

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Warriors Could See Strong Season By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Warrior cross country prospects are helped by some returnees. The team lost Juan Uribe to graduation. Top returnees include Derek Dietzenbach, Jordon Snyder, Paxten DeVilbiss, Eric Franzen, Austin Tieskoetter and Paul Hageman. Most of the team’s top returnees are juniors who have competed for a few years now. “I look forward to seeing their continued growth and improvement,” said Coach Scott Conway. “In the spring, they really began to compete at a level beyond their years of experience. Promising newcomers include freshmen Emmet Schwartzhoff, Ethan Monroe, Isaac Franzen and Gabe Sadler and sophomore Matthew Stammeyer. “We will need a few guys to step

up and challenge for varsity spots,” said Conway. “We need to add some depth.” Conway noted teams in the conference who could do well including Starmont, Elkader and EdgewoodColesburg. While those are the teams to beat, Conway still predicted the Warriors could do well, possibly finishing in the top two to five teams. There won’t be much margin for mistakes during the season. “We have very little room for error,” said Conway. “We will need everyone focusing on taking care [of] the day-to-day little things.” Doing that could pay off for the Warriors. “If we have a team full of guys willing to do the tedious, we could surprise a few people at the end of the year,” said Conway.

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Returning letter winners include (front row, l-r): Eric Franzen, Paul Hageman and Paxten DeVilbiss; back row: Austin Tieskoetter, Derek Dietzenbach and Jordon Snyder.

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By Michael Hohenbrink Editor The Lady Warriors are returning nine of their 10 top cross country runners from last year’s team. “Our biggest strength is our depth and experience,” said Coach Kevin Kearney. The team lost some experience due to graduations with team captains RaeAnne Klimesh and Riley Ott as well as Sabrina Markin and Crystal Foltz. Top returners include Josie Kriener, Felicity Taylor, Shelby Reicks, Jenna Knutson, Sadie Nymeyer and Sami Bohr. Olivia Massman, Ashley Kriener and Melissa Ward were also strong performers in the past. Among promising newcomers are freshmen Liz Tieskoetter and Julissa Elsbernd. “They have done well so far this fall and will give us some added depth,” said Kearney. While Kearney notes the potential, he cautions that how things look on paper doesn’t translate to automatic victory. “We need to take care of the little things and not get complacent,” said Kearney. “There are some tremendously talented teams in [Class] 2A.” This means the team has its work cut out for everyone for the season. “We will need to improve over the course of the year if we hope to compete at the level we did last year,” said Kearney. “We also need to see some of our younger kids start

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The South Winneshiek girls' cross country team includes (front row, l-r): Julissa Elsbernd, Felicity Taylor, Jenna Knutson, Sami Bohr, Sloan Huinker and Emily Luzum; second row: Allanda Kriener, Emily Nicholls, Helen Neuzil, Ashley Kriener, Sadie Nymeyer, Liz Tieskoetter and Josie Kriener; back row: Melissa Ward, Mary Conway, Dahlyn Ott, Alexa Jacobsen, Elli Winter, Shelby Reicks, Kenzi Jones, Morgan Martin and Olivia Massman. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink [to] develop as leaders. They need to move into the roles that were left empty by our departing seniors and into roles that our current seniors will fill this year.” Getting the kids into leadership roles is important. “A team is only as good as their leadership, and we have been fortunate over the past years,” said Kearney. “If we want that to continue in the future, we need to see our younger kids start to step into those roles.” Kearney sees a good chance of a strong finish in the Upper Iowa Conference. “We will likely be the favorites along with Elkader,” said Kearney. So far, the season looks promising. “We are excited to be underway,” said Kearney. “The kids are off to a good start.”

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Returning letter winners include (front row, l-r): Shelby Reicks, Sadie Nymeyer, Josie Kriener, FelicityTaylor, Jenna Knutson and Sami Bohr; back row: Olivia Massman, Alexa Jacobsen, Melissa Ward, Morgan Martin and Ashley Kriener.

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Warrior Football Sees Returning Talent Pictured are (front row, l-r): Kale Euans, Brekkin Tigges, Brady Hageman, Kody Kleve, Abraham Schmitt and Zach Poshusta; second row: Jacob Ling, Lee Kipp, Nathan Ward, Noah Kuboushek, Collin Monroe, Alex Kuennen, Brett Styve and Quinten Hageman; third row: Levi Lukes, Manning Kuboushek, Braxton Smith, Hunter Todd, Jackson Lukes, Steven Moore, Joel Hanson and Matthew Holthaus; fourth row: Carter Meyer, Tayton Bullerman, Braden Lensing, Cole Klimesh, Gabe Kipp, Rodney Schwartzhoff, Brennan Holthaus,Alex Holthaus and Alejandro Koenig; fifth row: Carter Wenthold, Cayden Kleppe, Jaron Todd, Logan Schnuelle, Carson Bohr, Seth Greve,Andrew Wagner and Tony Hanson; back row: Coach Chad Poshusta, Coach Jacob Elsbernd, Coach Mike Wenthold, Coach Loren Straube, Coach Chris Bullerman, Coach Joel Hageman and Coach Jason Ohrt.

Speed, Depth, Strength Could Define 2016 Season By Michael Hohenbrink Editor South Winneshiek Coach Jason Ohrt is marking a decade of coaching with a career record of 69-31. Assistant coaches include: Loren Straube, Jacob Elsbernd, Mike Wenthold, Joel Hageman, Chad Poshusta and Chris Bullerman. Returning letter winners include: seniors Nathan Ward, Noah Kuboushek, Alex Kuennen, Joel Hanson, Jacob Ling and Collin Monroe as well as juniors Brennan Holthaus,

Manning Kuboushek, Jackson Lukes, Steven Moore, Rodney Schwartzhoff, Braxton Smith and Hunter Todd. Young hopefuls include sophomores Levi Lukes and Cole Klimesh. For Ohrt, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kicking game is a concern as the team looks to replace several key starters on defense. Balancing this will be depth, strength and speed as well as team chemistry. Ohrt hopes the team will see its sixth-straight district title.

Returning letter winners include (front row, l-r): Rodney Schwartzhoff, Braxton Smith, Nathan Ward, Noah Kuboushek, Collin Monroe, Alex Kuennen, Brennan Holthaus and Alejandro Koenig; back row: Jacob Ling, Manning Kuboushek, Hunter Todd, Jackson Lukes, Steven Moore and Joel Hanson. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink

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South Winn School Calendar

Thursday, August 25: First Day of Classes, Volleyball (9th, JV, V) at Home @ 5:30 p.m. Friday, August 26: Football (9th) at Upper Iowa University @ 5:15 p.m., Football (V) at Upper Iowa University @ 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 29: Football (JV) at St. Ansgar HS @ 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 30: Volleyball (9th, JV, V) at Crestwood HS @ 5:30 p.m.

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Friday, August 26: Football (V) at Home @ 7 p.m. Monday, August 29: Football (JV) at Home @ 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 30: Financial Aid Night for 11th and 12th grade parents and students @ 6 p.m.; Volleyball (9th, JV triangular) at New Hampton @ 5 p.m.