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Official Newspaper of Clayton County | Cities of Monona, Farmersburg, Luana
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH
30,
2016
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VOLUME
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APRIL 28-MAY 1
City Wide Garage Sales for
Monona, Luana and Farmersburg
will be held April 28 through May 1,
2016. Goodwill pick-up will be held
the following Saturday, May 7, 2016
Extension Week Open House
will be held at Clayton County
Extension Office March 27 through
April 2, 2016.
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Harms signs with Ellsworth
On Wednesday, March 23rd, Becca Harms, a Senior at MFL MarMac,
signed a contract with Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls to play on their
softball team. Pictured are front row: Katie Duroe, assistant softball
coach from Ellsworth, Becca Harms and MFL MarMac Softball Coach
Jennifer Pintz. Back row: Emily Kinley, Bailey Martins, Mollie Ward,
Jasmine Stocker, Chaun’te Drahn and Cheri and Patrick Harms.
With several upsets in the
making, the leader-board in the
Outlook’s Basketball Tournament
Contest has changed considerably
since last week. The top ten are
as follows, with contestants asked
to remember that the semi-final
round is worth seven points and the
champion is worth ten points:
Germaine Hoeger, 82 points;
Jordann Fohey, 81 points; Dale
Echard, 77 points; Juanita Mohs, 75
points; Diane Kraus, 74 points; Jake
Wilke, 74 points; Jerel Palas, 73
points; Bob Melcher, 73 points and
Kirk Johnson, 73 points.
APRIL 3
A Rabbit Workshop will be
offered from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in
the Strawberry Point Civic Center
on April 3, 2016.
APRIL 4
4-H Leader Mini-Series Training
Session will be held from 7:00 p.m.
- 8:30 p.m. in the Clayton County
Extension Office on April 4, 2016.
APRIL 5
Monona Postville Swim team
sign up and informational meeting
will be held April 5th from 5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. at Maggie’s Dinner located
at 28534 Hwy 18, Mc Gregor, IA.
Join Bookworms for a Planning
Meeting at Murphy Helwig Library.
Coffee House will resume the
first Tuesday in May and ideas for
speakers are needed. If you have an
idea to share, please plan to attend
on Tuesday, April 5th, beginning at
10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
APRIL 7
Extension
4-H
&
Youth
Development Committee will host
a meeting at the Clayton County
Extension Office on April 7, 2016
from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
APRIL 12
The Spring Book Discussion will
be held at Murphy Helwig Library at
7:00 p.m. on April 12, 19, and 26.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
will be discussed at the library.
Chapters 1-14 should be read prior
to April 12. Books are available at
the library. Call (563) 539-2356 for
more information.
MAY 4
The MFL MarMac Community
School District is now taking
names of those children who will be
eligible to attend Jr. Kindergarten or
Kindergarten in the 2016-17 school
year. (Eligible children must be 5
years old by September 15, 2016.)
Parents should call the elementary
office (563) 539-2032, to register
their child. Round-up will be held on
the morning of Friday, April 8th.
It is also time to pre-register
for 2016-17 Preschool. Please
contact Theresa in the elementary
office (563) 539-2032 to register
your 3 and 4-year olds. Preschool
Registration will be held from 3:305:30 pm on Wednesday, May 4th.
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Outlook’s Basketball
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AREA
EVENTS
MARCH 27 – APRIL 2
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THURS
Ryan Zurbriggen, left, and Jennifer Schutte will be assuming new
positions at Postville Schools effective this fall. Zurbriggen has been
named PreK-6 principal and Schutte will be the curriculum director and
dean of students.
SHARON DRAHN, POSTVILLE HERALD
Monona farmer awarded in National Soybean Yield Contest Schutte named Postville School
District curriculum director and Dean
John Ruff of Monona, Iowa, was
recently honored for being among
the nation’s highest-producing
of Students for 2016-17 school year
farmers in the 2015 Asgrow®
National Yield Contest.
Ruff captured an award with an
impressive yield of 95.3 bushels per
acre with Asgrow soybean product
AG2835 brand.
Ruff and other contest
winners were honored at the 2016
Commodity Classic, an annual
farmer-focused convention, held
earlier this month in New Orleans.
Winners were celebrated at an awards
banquet and private concert featuring
country music star Easton Corbin.
“Congratulations to John on
his outstanding achievement,” said
Jesse Hamonic, Asgrow DEKALB
brand lead, who presented the
trophy at the banquet. “It’s exciting
to see farmers like John push yield
boundaries through a winning
combination of management skills
and Asgrow soybean products.”
In the 2015 Asgrow yield
contest, 52 farmers were honored,
with 14 accomplishing yields over
100 bushels per acre.
Asgrow debuted its first national
yield contest in 2012 in an effort
to encourage soybean producers
to challenge their peers in pushing
yield limits. The contest also
sharon drahn
herald editor
provides farmers the opportunity
to learn more about the latest seed
technologies and production practices,
which contribute to overall advances
for farmers across the country.
Asgrow brand is focused on
providing farmers with innovative
products that offer exclusive
genetics, strong agronomic
characteristics and higher yield
potential. Farmers who plant
Asgrow products benefit from
strong emergence and early season
vigor, good standability and
protection against yield-robbing
soybean diseases which support
consistent, proven performance.
To learn more about maximizing
yield performance, farmers can
visit www.AsgrowDEKALB.
com or contact their local Asgrow
DEKALB® dealer.
Jennifer Schutte, a 1992 graduate
of Postville High School who has
taught fourth grade at Postville
Community Schools for the past 12
years, will be entering a new phase
of her teaching career in the fall
of 2016. At last week’s meeting of
the Board of Education, Schutte,
who has a master’s degree from the
University of Northern Iowa, was
named curriculum director and
dean of students of the Postville
Community School District.
Although Schutte said she will
miss the intimacy of the classroom
and the closeness she has had
with her students, she is very
much looking forward to making
a difference with the students, as
well as, the faculty. She said, “As
curriculum director it will be a
primary goal to move the district
forward while meeting curriculum
goals and guidelines.”
She went on, “I am looking
forward to this new position and
the opportunity to learn more about
the curriculum needs of our district.
With our TLC (Teacher Leadership
Compensation) grant in place we
have the opportunity to hire teacher
leaders. I will be working with
those leaders as model teachers as
we work to build our district.”
A secondary aspect of her
position will be that of Dean of
Students. She said, “In that role, I
will assist the building principals
with discipline. We will work
together as a team in this area.”
Ryan Zurbriggen, who is leaving
the curriculum director post to
become the elementary principal
said, “I am really excited that Jenny
has been hired for this position and
for the leadership we are building.
Her leadership will be very valuable
as we move forward.”
Schutte, who lives on the family
farm with her husband and their six
children, noted that her family is
excited for her as she takes this new
step in her career path. She said, “I
have taught my children to reach out
and pursue their dreams and they
are very happy for me as I pursue
mine.”
Groth of Strawberry Point pleads guilty to Insurance Fraud
Terry Russell Groth, a former
Strawberry Point firefighter,
recently pled guilty in Clayton
County District Court to a charge
of Insurance Fraud – Presenting
False Information in a string of
insurance fraud cases spanning
Buchanan, Clayton and Delaware
counties. The guilty plea entered on
February 16, 2016 marked the third
conviction related to these cases for
Groth.
“Occasionally, as in this
case, evidence doesn’t surface
for years, but once it does, law
enforcement and insurance
company investigators identify
those who committed the fraud and
prosecute them,” Iowa Insurance
Commissioner Nick Gerhart
said. “It’s important for Iowans
to understand that we all end up
paying for insurance fraud as it
drives up insurance premiums for
all Iowans.”
“Conspiring to commit thefts,
vandalisms or arsons in order to file
insurance claims against insurance
companies is not a new scam,”
Acting Bureau Chief Jared Kirby of
the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud
Bureau said. “Our Fraud Bureau’s
mission is to deter fraud and ensure
scammers are held accountable.”
Previously, on September 8,
2014, Groth and his accomplices,
Damian Welsh of Strawberry Point
and Zachary Norton of Monticello,
were charged in Buchanan County
District Court with Arson in the 2nd
degree and Fraudulent Insurance
Claims Submissions. Groth plead
guilty to Arson in the 2nd degree, a
class C felony on December 8, 2015.
On the charge of Arson in the 2nd
degree, Norton received a deferred
judgment on June 30, 2015 and
Welsh received a deferred judgment
on August 4, 2015.
Also on January 6, 2016, Groth
pled guilty in Delaware County
District Court to Fraudulent
Practices in the 3rd degree, an
aggravated misdemeanor. Groth’s
accomplice, Welsh, had previously
pled guilty to Criminal Mischief
in the 3rd degree, an aggravated
misdemeanor on October 21, 2015.
Further Background
Information:
Groth’s string of insurance fraud
began when Groth’s truck was
found burned beyond repair on a
rural Buchanan County road on
September 10, 2011. Groth filed an
insurance claim with Progressive
Insurance seeking reimbursement
for the loss of his truck. Groth
alleged at the time that his truck had
been stolen from his shop, which he
alleged had also been burglarized,
located in Strawberry Point.
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New signage
New signs have been installed at both the east and west entries
of Monona on Highway 18 and 52. The signs reflect the “Garden City
of Iowa” theme and blend in well with Monona’s city logo design.
The signs were designed by the Monona Chamber of Commerce and
Outdoor Advertising graphic artists, the signs are made of reflective
vinyl as they will point traffic, day and night, into Monona.
There’s no better way to reach your potential clients
than on the front page of The Outlook!
Nicole Vega
Marketing Representative
[email protected]
563.864.3333 | 563.605.1078
Contact Nicole today for all of your advertising needs.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 | The Outlook
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Monona Chamber Retirees
Monona Chamber & Economic Development, Inc. recently presented
appreciation plaques to Kelly Bulman, owner of Bruns & James
Insurance, after serving a six-year director term, and Harold Waterman,
owner of Studio 91 LLC, after serving a three-year director term and vice
president of the board. Retiring on March 31, 2016, they received the
board’s praise for their volunteerism, innovative ideas, and countless
hours of service shared to make Monona a better place in which to
work and live.
Outstanding client service, ethics
and professionalism have enabled
Lanny Kuehl of Garnavillo, Iowa,
to achieve membership in the
prestigious Million Dollar Round
Table - The Premier Association of
Financial Professionals.® Kuehl is a
31-year member of MDRT.
Attaining membership in MDRT
is a distinguishing career milestone.
It requires Kuehl to adhere to a
strict Code of Ethics, focus on
providing top-notch client service
and continue to grow professionally
through involvement in at least one
other industry association. “MDRT
is committed to helping our
members reach even greater levels
of professional and personal success
while adhering to the highest ethical
standards,” said MDRT President
Brian D. Heckert, CLU, ChFC. “We
strive to deliver the best resources
and benefits to our members so they
can grow their business and better
serve their’ clients.”
MDRT also provides continuing
education opportunities, informative
and inspirational meetings and
encourages members to support
community and charitable
involvement through the MDRT
Foundation.
For more information, contact
Kuehl at (563) 964-2467 or lkuehl@
ft.newyorklife.com.
About MDRT
Founded in 1927, the Million
Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The
Premier Association of Financial
Professionals®, is a global,
independent association of more
than 43,000 of the world’s leading
life insurance and financial services
professionals from more than 500
companies in 67 countries. MDRT
members demonstrate exceptional
professional knowledge, strict
ethical conduct and outstanding
client service. MDRT membership
is recognized internationally as the
standard of excellence in the life
insurance and financial services
business.
behind Methodist Church, behind
Quillin’s and NEIT to arrive safely
at Gateway Park while staying away
from Main Street traffic. More
information will become available
as details have been confirmed.
In addition, programming
options for those attending the
Summer Feeding Site at Gateway
Park are also being developed.
Crozier explained the Little
Free Library that is proposed for
Gateway Park. The Little Free
Library program is an international
literacy movement to provide
free books (or a book exchange)
for people of all locations and
backgrounds. The Little Free
Libraries generally look like large,
post mounted bird houses with a
Plexiglas door that keeps books
and reading materials safe from
the elements. Anyone can take or
borrow a reading material from the
Free Library.
The Free Libraries are usually
stocked by community members
Next Week’sOutlook
Friday, April 1:
Farmersburg Garbage and Recycling Day
Saturday, April 2:
AA, Monona Fire Station, 8pm
Sunday, April 3:
Gamblers Anonymous, Living Faith UMC, 6:30pm
Monday, April 4:
Recycling Day: McGregor, Marquette; Monona City Council
Meeting, City Hall, 6pm;
Farmersburg City Council Meeting, 6pm
Thursday, April 7:
Recycle Day, Monona; Luana City Council Meeting, 7pm
who are willing to donate used
materials and local libraries
discarding materials. There will
be signage attached to the Free
Library encouraging patrons to
donate or bring a book in exchange
for the one they are taking. The
MFL MarMac Industrial Tech
class will build and install the
Little Free Library before startup
of the Summer Feeding Program.
Throughout the summer months,
Crozier will work with both school
and public libraries, as well as
community members to try to keep
it stocked with reading materials.
At the conclusion of comments and
questions, it was the consensus of
the council to support the Summer
Feeding, Walking School Bus and
Little Free Library programs as
explained
PeopleService operator
Robert Penrod submitted written
Operations and Maintenance
(O&M) reports for water and
wastewater departments for month
of February. O&M activities were
identified in detail.
Penrod explained
communications received from
the Iowa DNR dated February
15, 2016 and subsequent followup letter dated February 25, 2016
from PeopleService regional
manager Dennis White regarding
effluent discharge limits at Monona
Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP). Total residual chlorine
levels have exceeded permitted
effluent limits as noted on July
1 – December 31, 2015 discharge
monitoring report. He stated that
a meeting of PeopleService staff,
Vessco and V&K reps was held
March 17th to consider a plan of
action to resolve the matter. A
letter from Dennis White would be
forthcoming.
The city also received a letter
from Iowa DNR March 2, 2016
regarding recent inspection
of WWTP. Requirements and
recommendations as listed on
summary page were noted.
A project map for Phase II
Sanitary Sewer Improvements
was distributed for review.
Administrator stated that over next
two weeks construction activity
would include replacement of sewer
manhole structures in the area West
of Main Street between 3rd Street
and North Street. Three manholes
have been replaced thus far and two
others are currently being worked
on. The contractor plans to move
from east to west through the target
area until finished. Next area for
manhole work would probably be
eastern portion of Monona. Lining
and replacement of underground
sanitary sewer pipes would
commence after manhole structures
have been upgraded.
Chief Amsden provided an
Buy a 2015-16
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to support the
MFL MarMac Booster Club
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Grant Langhus
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MONONA, LUANA & FARMERSBURG CITYWIDE
GARAGE SALES!
APRIL 28 TH - MAY 1 ST
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“Garage Sale”
sign when you
place your
garage sale ad
in the April 27th
issue of the
Outlook!
Cost is $10 per ad.
Ads must be recieved by 4 pm Thursday, April 21, 2016
LOCAL
$20 per Flash Drive
Available at The Outlook office: 116 W Center St, Monona
Historic Elkader Opera House
Music
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The Opera House players present
BY MARY CHASE
April 8,9,14,15,16
at 7:30 p.m.
April 10
at 2:00 p.m.
For Tickets, Call: 563-873-2378, Email: [email protected],
Online: OperaHousePlayers.com, Locally: at Moser Pharmacy
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York
Elkader Opera House | 207 N. Main, Elkader, IA | www.ElkaderOperaHouse.com
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
DARE Trip Milwaukee Brewers
Prof. Dev. 2:20 p.m. Dismissal Friday, April 1, 2016
3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Fool’s
Fest Playground Fundraiser McGregor Center
Event is for 4th-8th graders.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 4th-6th “Art
After School” McGregorMarquette Center of the Arts
4 p.m. Girls/Boys Golf at TriCity Golf Course, Luana
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Northeast Iowa
Stem Festival NICC, Calmar
The Northeast Iowa STEM
Festival is a FREE family
festival. Programming is geared
for students in 3rd -8th grades.
4:30 p.m. V Boys Track @
Postville HS
Saturday, April 2, 2016
11 a.m.-12 p.m. YSF Sign-up
High School Lobby
Sunday, April 3, 2016
6:00 p.m. Booster Club Meeting
at McGregor Center School
Monday, April 4, 2016
All-State Festival Individual
Speech @UNI, Cedar Falls 3:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. K-1st “Art
After School” McGregorMarquette Center of the Arts
Friday, April 8, 2016
5 p.m. V Girls Track @ Decorah
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Physics
Competition Monona Gym
3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 2nd & 3rd
“Art After School” McGregorMarquette Center of the Arts
Monona City Council hears meal program report in recent meeting held March 21st
At its regular meeting on March
21 the Monona City Council heard
from Brandi Crozier, representing
Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness,
concerning a federal Summer
Meal Program being offered in
Monona. The program allows the
school district to offer free lunch
this summer to children 18 and
younger who show up at a meal
site regardless of income, where
they reside or what school they
attend. Monona has a “qualifying
neighborhood” within city limits
which encompasses a triangular parcel
of land including Gateway Park,
Quillin’s, Monona Wire and Art’s
Way. It was determined that Gateway
Park is the most suitable. Meals
would be prepared and assembled
in the Monona school kitchen and
transported to Gateway Park.
Crozier is also working with
businesses in the area to develop
a safe route to Gateway Park. The
proposed safe route is for kids to
walk from the school playground,
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Cont.
4:30 p.m. V Girls track @
Postville Hs
4:45 p.m. V Boys track @ Ed-Co
6 p.m. Solo & Ensemble Recital
MFLMM HS Auditorium
Thursday, Mar 31, 2016
3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
4th-6th “Art After School”
4:15 p.m. V Girls/Boys track @
River Ridge HS
7 p.m. 4th & 5th Concert
MFLMM HSAuditorium
activity summary for February
2016. Proposals for construction of
an attached garage at rear of Police
Office were also reviewed. Potential
funding was discussed. No action
was taken.
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) administrator
Marsha Cory of Simmering-Cory
informed the city that the Iowa
Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) is willing to award
$434,000 for funding a portion
of the Phase II Sanitary Sewer
Improvement Project. The grant is
related to the CDBG Target Area
located in the Northeast portion
of Monona where LMI Survey
was conducted. Formal grant
confirmation will be forthcoming
from IEDA.
A Pro-Forma as prepared by
financial advisor Larry Burger of
Speer Financial was distributed
along with a spread sheet
identifying all anticipated sanitary
sewer project costs. The Iowa
Finance Agency also provided
a sample debt service schedule
based on the city administrator’s
spreadsheet numbers.
Pro-Forma documents included
projected revenues/expenditures for
the sewer fund over next 20 years.
Cash flow analysis, fund balance,
annual available cash and needed
sewer rates etc. were identified in
the financial numbers.
After reviewing the information,
it was the consensus of council
members to proceed with the
preparation of an SRF Clean Water
Loan Application for funding the
Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project
including a portion of Bulldog
Boulevard Clean Water Resource
Restoration Permeable Paver Project
in the amount of $1,800,000.
A request was previously made
asking the council to consider the
placement of a street light in the
alley between East Center and
East Iowa Street. Alliant Energy
would charge $8.71 per month for
installation of 80W LED Light
on their existing utility pole. The
fee would cover the light and pole
rental but not the energy charge. A
question was asked if the city could
purchase the pole and light instead
of renting. An inquiry will be made
to Alliant concerning a light fixture
purchase option along with an
estimated monthly energy charge.
Price quotes were received
from Welch, Inc. of Waukon and
Three Rivers – Dust Control of
Manchester for the application of
Lignin Sulfonate (tree sap) to the
Bulldog Boulevard graveled street
surface. Welch’s price was quoted
on a per gallon basis whereas Three
Rivers quote was based per lineal
foot. After a review of price quotes
and comparable product volumes,
the council voted to accept price
from Welch, Inc. at .80 cents per
gallon for application of 850 gallons
of Lignin Solfonate over 15,600
square feet of Bulldog Boulevard
for cost of $680.
Garbage Amnesty Days have
been conducted in the past whereby
Community School District
Prestigious membership is exclusive to
world’s leading financial professionals
MFL MarMac school activities calendar
MFL MarMac
Kuehl achieves membership in
Million Dollar Round Table
Monona residents would be allowed
to set out additional landfill
acceptable garbage at curbside
for collection with no additional
charge. Appliance and Electronics
Collection Day has also been held
in the past at no cost to residents.
The city staff would initially pickup appliances/electronics with
Schnuelle Recycling to collect items
from Monona site for disposal.
The council voted to approve
2016 Garbage Amnesty Days for
Monday, May 9th and Tuesday, May
10th with Appliance/Electronics
Pick-up Day for Wednesday, May
11th.
The Monona Housing Incentive
Program expired December 31,
2015. Construction of new homes
was eligible for various city
incentives including a reduction
in utility fees for sewer, water
and garbage for up to one year.
The total value of incentives was
listed at $711. At conclusion of
discussion, it was the consensus of
council members to discontinue the
program.
A spreadsheet listing all
accounts in Monona as part of
Commercial Solid Waste Collection
Route was provided for review.
Container size, rate fees and number
of collections per week were
identified. More information will be
available after garbage truck scale
has been repaired and actual refuse
weights have been determined for
each location.
The council also received the
following Mayor/Council/Clerk
notes:
.Attorney Amy Bjork will have
legal paperwork ready for April 4th
Council Meeting to start action on
amending Monona Urban Revite
Plan and new Residential Property
Tax Abatement Program
.Engineer Jon Biederman
is working on a Storm Water
Management Ordinance
,Waiting for ‘The Overland
Group’ to submit a site plan to the
Planning & Zoning Commission
for proposed Dollar General Store
in Lot 19 of Gordon Residential
Subdivision
,It was noted that Monona
Planning & Zoning Commission
still has a vacancy
.I & I Sanitary Sewer
Inspections of private property have
been conducted in March by city
maintenance staff and will continue
each month until completed
.An inquiry regarding the
vacation of an unused portion of
City Street was asked of the mayor.
Administrator Canton indicated
he would visit with the resident
regarding the matter
.The proposed placement of stop
signs on South Page Street adjacent
to Dull Street will be considered at
next regular council meeting
.A note was received from the
Clayton County Development
Group thanking Monona for their
support
Community Visioning
Conducts Bioregional
Assessment
On March 15 Trees Forever’s
field coordinator Emily Swihart
lead Monona’s Community
Visioning team through an exercise
in bioregional mapping that
helped make connections between
how the landscape was, how the
community developed, and what
factors may contribute to how
the community moves forward.
Bioregional maps were compared in
three general groups to help make
information synthesis more focused
but throughout the conversation
committee members continued to
make observations and references to
other maps. The general categories
were as follows with observations
pulled from the conversation:
Watershed and Depth to Ground
Water:
• Monona is located at the
highest point in Clayton
County, as such has four
watersheds that it contributes to
• Being high in the watershed
is fortunate from a flooding
potential but also means there
is a responsibility to start the
water treatment train at the top
to protect communities lower in
the watershed
• Monona has started the process
of developing a stormwater
management ordinance and
permeable paving is being used
in new construction areas
• Monona has recently been
recognized for stormwater
management practices
including a 2015 Stormwater
Conference award for a
permeable parking lot
• East Iowa Street is illustrated as
having a depth to ground water
of 6+ feet, the committee raised
concerns that this is inaccurate
as homes in that area
experience flooded basements
during a rain event
Historic Vegetation, Present Day
Land Cover, and Present Day
Vegetation Maps:
• Being high in the watershed,
historic vegetation was
predominately prairie
• Community development has
led to the introduction of a
more varied land use pattern
that was originally on site
• The downtown area is heavy
with structures and roads/
impermeable surfaces- very
little vegetation is present- look
for opportunities to add more
vegetation
• Short root grasses are used in
roadsides leading to erosioncommittee was extremely
interested in learning more
about the use of native grasses
and forbs in the roadways and
how to work with roadside
managers to accomplish such a
planting.
•
Historic Settlement Patterns and
Elevation Map:
• Early Settlers names were
recognized, with some being
still settled in the area today
• Settlement patterns followed
ridgetops and avoided drainage
ways
The committee will revisit this
information during an Inventory
Review meeting prior to goal
setting on March 31 at 2 p.m. at
the Community Center. Monona’s
street superintendent Randy
Evanson will join the Community
Visioning group’s discussions,
as will members of DOT, Trees
Forever, and ISU’s landscape
design team. This meeting will
compare data from each inventory
process (Transportation Assets and
Barriers, Bioregional Assessment
and Transportation meeting) as an
exercise in synthesizing the set of
data as an entire unit. If you would
like to have a digital version of the
bioregional maps earlier discussed,
please provide your email to Rogeta
Halvorson at MononaChamber@
neitel.net or call Monona Chamber
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Rob and Sarah Fueling announce
birth of their daughter on March 5th
Resident
Sonny Thomas
of the Month
Milton Turner
Sonny Thomas, 76, is the September Resident of the Month at the Postville Center of the
Good Samaritan Society.
Thomas, who came to the Center after breaking his hip one year ago, has been a musician
nearly
his entire life.
Milton Turner, who has been
a resident
of the Postville
never2014,
had a lesson,
Good Samaritan Society, PostvilleAlthough
Center he
since
is thisThomas bepicking
out songs
at a very
early age. Sonny
month’s Resident of the Month.ganThe
oldest
of four
siblings,
said he left home at the age of 15 to pursue a
Turner grew up in a family withcareer
threeinyounger
music. Hesisters.
said, “I Turner
started out playing
attended school in Waukon through
said,and I never
guitar the
and third
singinggrade.
countryHemusic
“We were about two miles fromquit.”
school but we always walked.
When asked about some of the great country
I never rode a bus until I was older.”
singerswhere
of his day,
said, pigs
“William Pierce
He went on, “We lived on a farm
we Thomas
had cows,
was
the
number
one
singer.
People
and chickens. Dad planted corn, oats and alfalfa. I was pret- should remember his songs such as ‘Slowly’ and ‘Live
ty young then so I didn’t help Fast,
with Love
the milking.
I think
they
Hard and Die
Young.’”
milked about 15 cows by hand. Having
We didn’t
have
milkers
traveled throughout til
the country,
much later.”
Thomas explained that he played with the Don
night
clubs and
dance halls.the
Thefire house in Monona. We would go
By the time Milton was a bitGibson
older,Band
his indad
bought
a farm
DonBloomfield
Gibson Band,
with Sonny
as a member,
every week. Sometimes more often.”
by Castalia where he attended the
School
through
played in being
Nashville
along side
other Country
Not limiting their leisure time activithe eighth grade. He said, “I remember
in school
when
Bands.
ties
the
war
broke
out
on
December
7,
1941
and
Pearl
Harbor
was
He said he had the pleasure of meeting Willie Nelson and hearing him play many times. to dancing, the Turners also played
a neighborhood card club where they
bombed.
WeParton
were supposed
to get
in 1941
butofwhen
Dolly
and Stella
were also stars
thatelectricity
Sonny had the
pleasure
meeting. Heinfelt
played 500 and euchre.
the to
war
broke
it wasshow
delayed
It was
about that
fortunate
meet
them out
at a talent
in the until
Smoky1942.
Mountains
of Tennessee.
Other
he doing
had meta through
his performing days were Buck Owens and Roy
In the late 70’s and early 80’s Miltimecelebrities
that I was
lot of milking.”
Clark who
were
on Television’s
Haw.after Turner’s eighth grade year.
ton began a ten year stint at the Postville
The
Castalia
schoolHee
closed
Another
proud moment
Thomas
recalled
theinsame
withsoGlen CampFarmer’s Cooperative, and in August of
He explained,
“There
were
onlywas
sixbeing
kids on
left
ourvenue
school
bell. He recalled performing at the same place where Richard and Pat Nixon were guests.
we
went
to
Postville
to
high
school.”
Another fun memory, Sonny said, was appearing on the Gong Show. He said, “We 1990
were he went to work at the Equity Coop
in
Waukon.
A
1946
graduate
of
Postville
High
School,
Milton
rememcalled back for three auditions and I think we made $3.11.”
Always active in the farming industry,
having
goodphase
football
team
as they
It bered
was during
this atouring
of his
life that
Sonnywon
alsoall
metbut
theone
late, of
great Johnny
Cash.their games in 1945. He said, “I was also in FFA. I had a blue
he was a longtime member of the Farm
When
if there
was someone
he sweater.”
would like to meet, he quickly replied, “George
Bureau and Wisconsin Dairy Board.
FFAasked
jacket
and Postville
letter
Strait. He has had the most number one hits of any country star. I love his music.”
As the years went on he and Mary took
Teenage kids, Turner said, were limited in their activities
After leaving the Don Gibson Band, Sonny had his own band, “The Sonny Thomas
many
trips to the Old Creamery Theatre in
during
the
war.
He
explained,
“Tires
were
rationed
and
the
Band.”
speed
limit was
35 mph Thomas
to keepmet
from
wearing
out inthe
rubber.
After
relocating
to California,
his wife,
Bernice
a night
club. He the
said,Amana colonies. A favorite show was
a Patsy Cline country musical.
Well,
sometimes
we started
went dating
45 butand
wegothad
to bein careful
“We met
through
a friend and
married
1962.” not to
While
in California,
Sonny
he played
musicdowntown
six nights a week
He said, “I am a big fan of country
ruinliving
the tires.
Castalia
hadsaid
outdoor
movies
everyin the Long
BeachSunday
and Los night,
Angelesthose
areas.movies kept us from driving too far.”
music. We went to Nashville three times
After Sonny and his wife moved to Iowa to be closer to Bernice’s daughter, Carol Deerwhere we saw the Grand Ole Opry, MinFollowing high school graduation, Milton helped his dad
ing and her family, he began playing with “The Buckaroos.”
niethePearl and many other sites and singers.
the“Ifarm.
Farming
wasone
much
different
in theand
mid-forties,
Heon
said,
sat in with
the band
afternoon
in Gunder
started beingas
a regular
In Texas we went to the Alamo.”
Turner
explained,
“We
picked
35
acres
of
corn,
ear-by-ear,
by
next night.”
He added, “When our daughter Mary
My they
second
year
high school
we got our
first tractor
Hehand.
explained
played
allout
overofNortheast
Iowa including
Matter’s
Ballroom and The
Cliff House.
Beth was a governess in New York we visand it had steel wheels.”
He said,
“I made
pretty time,
good living
playing
the as
band.
We playedin
country
littleher there. We saw the King and I on
About
theasame
Milton
got ainjob
a carpenter
Post-with aited
rock and roll mixed in.”
Broadway. I have to admit, I was so tired I
ville. He said, “I remember shingling many barns.”
He played with Clete Rose and Jim Adam in the band.
fell asleep during a Broadway show. Deb
not busy
Milton
andsaid
hishe
friends
would
quite
AlongWhen
with singing
and working,
playing guitar,
Sonny
has written
many
songs. When
dances
in Guttenberg,
where
he would
meetthe
hisothers
fu- wereand
askedoften
about go
his to
songs,
he commented,
“I wrote
one pretty
good song,
justI went up in the Statue of Liberty, we
rode the subway and had a horse and carOK.”ture wife Mary (Levenhagen). He commented, “They brought
Heinadded,
was
good to me.
I met people
who became
riage ride through Central Park. We also
many“The
big music
name industry
bands at
Lakeside.
I remember
seeing
Guy life-long
friends.
went to Niagara Falls.”
Lombardo and Lawrence Welk.” He also remembered going
When not playing music, Sonny said he loved to fish. He enjoyed going on a van trip
to dances in Postville and Waukon. The couple also went to the
with the residents to a man-made lake last summer. He said, “I wish I would have had a pole
Always ready for an adventure, the
movies with cowboy movies staring the Lone Ranger and Gene
with me.”
Turners
went on cruises, traveled to PorAutry
being
favorites.
About his life at the Center, Sonny noted, “I came here when I needed help after my hip
tugal and took several trips to California.
In people
the meantime,
working
at Water’s
Dairy
injury. The
here are realMilton
nice. I began
have sung
here a few
times. They
always request
‘White
Sport Coat.’”
A lover of old barns and bridges, Milwhere
he worked for five years. It was during this time that
HeMilton
added that
enjoys
being
near hisatstep-daughter
Carol andChurch
her husband,
ton and Mary visited the Bridges of MadiandheMary
were
married
the ‘old’ Lutheran
in Charles
who is also at the Center.
son County as well.
Monona as they said their vows on June 11, 1950.
Although Sonny wouldn’t mind getting back on the road, and maybe even getting back
Family, however, has remained a priorWhile
living
on
the
Martins
place
on
the
outskirts
of
Postinto the music industry, he happily reports that the Center is a very good place to be when
ity for Milton as he especially enjoys famville,
the Turners bought a nearby farm from Fred Miller. Reyou need
care.
ily time noting that the family gets together
turning to farming,
the family
wouldofmilk
30 or more cows.
Congratulations
to Sonny Thomas
our resident
the Month.
They also had hogs and chickens and youngest daughter, Debra
Palmer
Lutheran
to where
be thethe
Sponsor
our Feature
raised
rabbits.
It wasisonPleased
this farm
coupleofraised
their
children Craig, Richard,
Brenda,
Randy, Mary Beth,
“Resident
of Dennis,
the Month”
and, of course, Deb. Along with having a huge garden, Mary
also began her cake decorating business during this time. Milton said, “We had a lot of mouths to feed and her cake business
and the garden produce made things easier.”
Life on the farm kept the family busy. The boys, he said,
were involved with FFA. He said, “I remember Dennis raising
sheep for an FFA project and Debra had a Shetland pony which
she rode until it got too old.”
Along with being a very busy farm family, they also took
time to enjoy life. Milton said, “We went to Hawaii for our 25th
wedding anniversary and we did a lot of square dancing. We
were in a square dancing club. There was a dance hall above
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family has grown to include 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
About life at Good Sam, Milton said,
“It is warm in the winter and cool in the
summer. The food is good and the help
is wonderful. I enjoy the activities here
like Bingo and the entertainment too.
Although I miss getting in the car, and
driving around, I couldn’t ask for a better
place to live. I can watch my history and
war movies on TV and not have to worry
about getting outside for work or anything
else.”
Chloe Lynn Fuelling, daughter
of Rob & Sarah (Gillitzer) Fuelling
of Prairie du Chien, WI, was
born March 5, 2016 at Mayo
Clinic Health System, Franciscan
Healthcare in LaCrosse, WI.
She weighed 9 lbs, 10 oz, and
was welcomed home by big sister
Cora.
Maternal Grandparents are Mary
Shipley of Bagley, WI and Bruce
Leah Bulman was confirmed
at Living Faith United Methodist
in Monona on Sunday, March 20.
As a church member, Leah joins
her Sisters, Parents, Grandparents
and all Great-Grandparents as
members of the Living Faith United
Methodist Parish of Monona.
Leah’s ties to Monona are
strong. Leah is the daughter of
Kelly (Lenny) Bulman-originally
of Monona, Granddaughter of
Dean and Linda Bernhard of
Monona, and Great-Granddaughter
of Noraline Lamborn and the late
Lloyd Lamborn of Monona, and the
late Howard and Alice Bernhard, all
Living Faith Church members and
natives of Monona.
and Judy Gillitzer of Prairie du
Chien, WI.
Paternal Grandparents are John
and Becky Fuelling of Monona, IA
and Debbie and Eddie Kuster of
Genoa, WI
Great-Grandparents are Mary
Ann Fuelling of Monona, IA,
Duane and Shirley Miller of
Lansing, IA and Jean Shipley, of
Wauzeka, WI
Leah Bulman was confirmed at
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Thank you to my family and friends for the cards,
visits and prayers I received the past three months.
Also thank you to MFL Ambulance & Veteran’s
Memorial Hospital and staff.
A special thank you goes to Northgate Care
Center staff, you made my stay very pleasant.
God Bless all of you
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Thank You
Central Community Hospital Auxiliary
Volunteers
RUMMAGE SALE
We wish to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed our
pancake breakfast on March 13. We very much appreciate
the support of our community members as well as those
from surrounding areas who also came to our event. Also
a big thanks to anyone who helped at the breakfast and
to those who donated items. The support of all helps us to
continue to serve and protect the Farmersburg community.
The Farmersburg Fire Department
Elkader City Park
Shelter House
Thursday, April 7th .............. 9am - 6pm
Friday, April 8th .................. 9am - 5pm
Saturday, April 9th .............. 8:30-11am
Don Schmelzer, Janice Possehl,
Marilyn Nielsen, Robin Ohrt
$2 Sack Sale Saturday, 8:30 am
Donated items can be delivered to the Shelter House beginning
Monday, April 4th. No computers or televisions will be accepted.
During daylight hours, at any given time,
812,000 drivers are texting while driving.
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SOCIETY
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 | The Outlook
4
Ruff Report
Public schools need to
be top priority again
After constant delays by House
leaders, State Representative Patti
Ruff of Clayton County said today
she’ll keep working to make public
schools the top priority of the
Legislature again.
“While I’m pleased school
districts can finally begin to set
their budget, I believe we have to
do better. Years of stagnant state
investment in our public schools have
real consequences for our schools,
including teacher layoffs, higher
class sizes, outdated technology, and
old textbooks for kids,” said Ruff.
House leaders had delayed
setting basic funding for public
schools, often called State
Supplemental Aid, for over a year.
The Iowa Senate had approved 4%
earlier in the session, and the House
passed 2%, creating a conference
committee formed to reach a
resolution. While over 400 days
late, the deal reached this week
means schools will get just a 2.25%
increase next year. Many school
leaders have already said the deal
does not provide enough to keep up
with rising costs.
“Under the leadership deal,
at least one in three Iowa school
districts will be forced to raise
property taxes to make up for
inadequate state funding next
year,” added Ruff. “I believe public
schools should be the top priority of
the Iowa Legislature again.”
According to Iowa law, public
school funding was to be set by
lawmakers last session. The law
requires public school funding be
set first, 18 months in advance,
so schools can plan and prepare
children for today’s competitive
workforce. This year marks the sixth
year in a row that House leadership
has refused to follow the law.
While the issue is resolved for
the upcoming school year, the
school funding deadline has already
passed for the 2017-2018 school
year and House leaders say they are
unlikely to bring the bill up before
adjourning for the year.
AICR Health Talk by Karen Collins, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND
Q: I'm well over 65,
do I need to be doing
strength-type training
exercises?
A: Muscle-strengthening exercise
is important for everyone of all
ages, and it's definitely important
for older adults. Strength training
exercises play a big role in
maintaining or rebuilding the
muscle you need to carry out daily
living activities and get around
to participate in activities you
enjoy. Loss of muscle is a common
problem in older adults and a wellrounded exercise plan can help.
Both aerobic exercise like walking
and weight bearing exercise with
resistance training can benefit bone
density, help combat osteoporosis,
and improve balance.
US government physical activity
guidelines emphasize that all adults,
including those over age 65, should
do muscle-strengthening activities
(such as lifting weights or using
resistance bands) that involve all
major muscle groups on two or
more days a week. The six major
muscle groups are chest, shoulders,
arms, back, abdomen and legs. Of
course, strength-building exercise
must be appropriate for each
individual, and older adults who
have not done this type of exercise
before or who are recovering from
reduced activity during an illness
need to be cautious not to overdo
or choose types or movements that
lead to injury. Begin and progress
with strength-training exercises at
a level appropriate for your health
and fitness. Allow one or two days
between exercise sessions for any
particular muscle group.
To help you get started, experts
at the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and Tufts
University have developed a
strength-training program for
adults called Growing Stronger.
You can follow this program on
the interactive website (it includes
animations for how to do the
exercises) or download or order
a booklet. For people of any age
who have some sort of orthopedic
or heart-related health issue, it's
important to discuss what kinds
of strength-training you should
do with your physician. For
more information, please call
the Rehabilitation Department at
Veterans Memorial Hospital at 5683411.
electric sites for walk-up camping.
Information on Iowa’s state parks
can be found at http://www.iowadnr.
gov. Campers can view what sites
are available and make a reservation
directly at http://iowastateparks.
reserveamerica.com.
Last week was Sunshine Week at
the Capitol, which encourages and
promotes openness in government.
The Iowa Supreme Court also
issued a ruling last week to expand
the definition of an open meeting.
While the ruling redefines an open
meeting, the new definition will not
be in Iowa Code.
Current law defines a meeting
as an “in person or by electronic
means, formal or informal, of
a majority of the members of a
governmental body where there
is a deliberation or action upon
any matter with the scope of the
governmental body’s policy making
duties.” The new definition is
more encompassing to include all
in-person gatherings in which there
is discussion on any matter within
the decision making duties of the
government body, including inperson gatherings by a majority of
the members by virtue or by agent.
This will lead to more transparent
government for taxpayers; however,
this may lead to more confusion and
deter public officials from meeting
with administrators to prepare for
public meetings. Until next week!
After a year-long delay, the
Iowa House Majority reached an
agreement to provide a limited
increase in basic public school
funding at 2.25%. The Senate
had approved 4% earlier in the
session, and the House passed 2%,
creating the need for a conference
committee to reach a compromise.
According to Iowa law, public
school funding was supposed to be
set by lawmakers last session. The
law requires public school funding
be set first, 18 months in advance,
so schools can plan and prepare
children for today’s competitive
workforce. This year marks the sixth
year in a row the House Majority
party has refused to follow the law.
While the issue is resolved for
the upcoming school year, school
funding has already passed the
legislative deadline for the 2017-2018
school year and it is likely Iowa
House leaders will not bring the bill
up before adjourning for the year.
Camping reservations for July 4th
weekends at Iowa’s state parks will be
open starting April 1st. Reservations
can be made 3 months in advance of
the camper’s first night.
“Electric sites go quickly,”
reminds Todd Coffelt, chief of
the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources State Parks Bureau.
Parks will only rent between 5075% of the available spaces, keeping
25-50% of the electric and non-
To the Editor:
Concord Avenue, and, well, we do
want money spent in our area when
common sense is used. We want
our roads graveled and maintained.
Gravel has been sparse for many
years and the roads suffer for it.
Two days after this meting, I sent
in the petition with the signatures of
25 people who oppose this bridge
replacement. I had intended on
submitting the petition the day of the
meeting, but felt it was a mute point.
The bridge on 150th Street
was closed within two days of this
meeting. I believe this road should
become a dead end. I believe that
over $400,000 (even if $200,000
is state grant monies intended for
bridges) could be better spent.
On February 22, 2016 a couple
of neighbors and myself attended
a Board of Supervisors meeting
regarding the replacement of a
bridge on 150th Street which is a
Level B roadway in Clayton County.
We were told that the DOT had
placed a ‘counter’ on the road and
it was determined that replacement
of the bridge is justifiable. This
justification is according to the
county supervisors and engineer.
By the way, 150th Street had been
maintained from the east end for
this family. We were told one reason
for the high cost of the project is
due to high fuel costs. Really! We
were also asked why we didn’t want
money spent in our area. I live on
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Public Notice
Public Notice
March 14, 2016 Meeting of the Clayton
County Board of Supervisors at their office,
600 Gunder Road, Elkader, Iowa.
Present: Gary Bowden, Larry Gibbs, Ron
McCartney
Guests: Jennifer Cowsert, Jon Deneui,
Merry French, Jennifer Garms, Darla Kelchen,
Rafe Koopman, Gary Kregel, Russ Loven, Mallory Marlatt, John Nikolai, Jenna Pollock, Josh
Pope, Pam Reinig, Larry Stone, Roger Thomas,
Linda Zuercher
Neil Schraeder, CPA, Hacker, Nelson &
Co., P.C., presented the County audit for FY15
and discussed the findings with the Board.
Gibbs moved to approve the Minutes of the
March 7, 2016, meeting. McCartney seconded.
Ayes: Gibbs, McCartney. Abstain: Bowden
Gibbs moved to approve the application for
a County Substance Abuse Prevention GrantFY 2017 and the assignment of Taylor Alexie
as signatory for the grant. Bowden seconded.
Ayes: Bowden, Gibbs, McCartney.
Gibbs moved to authorize the chair to sign
the title sheet for the 150th St., bridge replacement. Bowden seconded. Ayes:
Bowden,
Gibbs, McCartney.
The Board discussed upcoming projects
with Clayton County Conservation.
Ron McCartney, Chairman
Peggy K. Lane, Deputy Auditor
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City Of Monona
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, March 21, 2016
The Monona, Iowa, City Council Met In Regular Session Monday, March 21, 2016 At 6:00
P.M. At The City Hall. Mayor Barbara Collins
Presided With Randee Blietz, Dan Havlicek,
Andrew Meyer, And John Elledge Present.
Jason Schubert Was Absent.
Guests Present: Brandi Crozier, Robert Penrod
(Peopleservice), Jo Amsden (Police Chief),
Audrey Posten (North Iowa Times) And Jym
Montgomery.
1) Approve Consent Agenda
Moved By Meyer, Seconded Elledge, To
Approve Consent Agenda As Listed. Carried
Unanimously.
• Meeting Agenda
• Council Minutes – March 7th
• Treasurer/ Budgetary Reports – February
• Library Report – February
• Garden View Report - February
• Little Bulldog Childcare Report – February
• Utility Billing Reconciliation – February/March
2) Hearing Of Delegations
None
3) Summer Meal Program And Walking School
Bus Program
Brandi Crozier, Representing Northeast Iowa
Food And Fitness, Explained A Federal Summer Meal Program Being Offered In Monona.
The Program Allows The School District To
Offer Free Lunch This Summer To Children
18 And Younger Who Show Up At A Meal Site
Regardless Of Income, Where They Reside
Or What School They Attend. Monona Has
A “Qualifying Neighborhood” Within City
Limits Which Encompasses A Triangular
Parcel Of Land Including Gateway Park,
Quillin’s, Monona Wire And Art’s Way. It Was
Determined That Gateway Park Is The Most
Suitable. Meals Would Be Prepared And Assembled In The Monona School Kitchen And
Transported To Gateway Park.
Crozier Is Also Working With Businesses
In The Area To Develop A Safe Route To
Gateway Park. Proposed Safe Route Is For
Kids To Walk From The School Playground,
Behind Methodist Church, Behind Quillin’s
And NEIT To Arrive Safely At Gateway Park
While Staying Away From Main Street Traffic.
More Information Would Become Available As
Details Have Been Confirmed.
In Addition, Programming Options For Those
Attending The Summer Feeding Site At
Gateway
Park Are Also Being Developed. Crozier
Explained The Little Free Library That Is
Proposed For Gateway Park. The Little Free
Library Program Is An International Literacy
Movement To Provide Free Books (Or A
Book Exchange) For People Of All Locations
And Backgrounds. The Little Free Libraries
Generally Look Like Large, Post Mounted Bird
Houses With A Plexiglas Door That Keeps
Books And Reading Materials Safe From The
Elements. Anyone Can Take Or Borrow A
Reading Material From The Free Library. The
Free Libraries Are Usually Stocked By Community Members Who Are Willing To Donate
Used Materials And Local Libraries Discarding
Materials. There Will Be Signage Attached
To The Free Library Encouraging Patrons
To Donate Or Bring A Book In Exchange For
The One They Are Taking. The MFL MarMac
Industrial Tech Class Would Build And Install
The Little Free Library Before Startup Of The
Summer Feeding Program. Throughout The
Summer Months, Crozier Will Work With Both
School And Public Libraries, As Well As Community Members To Try To Keep It Stocked
With Reading Materials.
At Conclusion Of Comments And Questions,
It Was Consensus Of Council To Support The
Summer Feeding, Walking School Bus And
Little Free Library Programs As Explained
4) PeopleService Report
PeopleService Operator Robert Penrod Submitted Written Operations And Maintenance
(O&M) Reports For Water And Wastewater
Departments For Month Of February. O&M
Activities Were Identified In Detail:
Water O&M
• Received Safe Bacteria Report For January
• Worked On Fluoride Injector At Well No.2
• Routine Maintenance
Wastewater O&M
• Moved Snow
• Reset Sluice Gate At Pretreatment Building
• Manchester DNR Inspected WWTP February
11th
• Additional Chlorine Testing Conducted At
Chlorine Basin
• Had Problem With Sampler Building
Heater. Will Need To Obtain A Permanent Wall
Mounted Unit
• Received February 22nd Letter From DNR
Regarding Chlorine Limits
• Attended Waterous Hydrant Class In Cedar
Rapids
• Attended Pre-Construction Meeting At City
February 29th In Conjunction With Phase II
Sanitary Sewer Project
Penrod Explained Communications Received
From The Iowa DNR Dated February 15, 2016
And Subsequent Follow-Up Letter Dated February 25, 2016 From PeopleService Regional
Manager Dennis White Regarding Effluent
Discharge Limits At Monona Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Total Residual Chlorine
Levels Have Exceeded Permitted Effluent Limits As Noted On July 1 – December 31, 2015
Discharge Monitoring Report. He Stated That
A Meeting Of PeopleService Staff, Vessco And
V&K Reps Was Held March 17th To Consider
A Plan Of Action To Resolve The Matter. A Letter From Dennis White Would Be Forthcoming.
The City Also Received A Letter From Iowa
DNR March 2, 2016 Regarding Recent Inspection Of WWTP. Requirements And Recommendations As Listed On Summary Page
Were Noted.
5) Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project
Project Map For Phase Ii Sanitary Sewer
Improvements Was Distributed For Review.
Administrator Stated That Over Next Two (2)
Weeks Construction Activity Would Include
Replacement Of Sewer Manhole Structures
In The Area West Of Main Street Between 3rd
Street And North Street. Three (3) Manholes
Have Been Replaced Thus Far And Two (2)
Others Are Currently Being Worked On. The
Contractor Plans To Move From East To West
Through The Target Area Until Finished. Next
Area For Manhole Work Would Probably
Be Eastern Portion Of Monona. Lining And
Replacement Of Underground Sanitary Sewer
Pipes Would Commence After Manhole Structures Have Been Upgraded.
6) Police Report
Chief Amsden Provided An Activity Summary
For February 2016. Proposals For Construction Of An Attached Garage At Rear Of Police
Office Were Also Reviewed. Potential Funding
Was Discussed. No Action Taken.
7) Status Of CDBG Grant Funding As Part Of
Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Administrator Marsha Cory Of Simmering-Cory
Informed The City That Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Is Willing To Award
$434,000 For Funding A Portion Of The Phase
Ii Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. The
Grant Is Related To The CDBG Target Area
Located In The Northeast Portion Of Monona
Where LMI Survey Was Conducted. Formal
Grant Confirmation Would Be Forthcoming
From IEDA.
8) Review SRF Loan Details For Funding
Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project
A Pro-Forma As Prepared By Financial Advisor
Larry Burger Of Speer Financial Was Distributed Along With A Spread Sheet Identifying All
Anticipated Sanitary Sewer Project Costs. The
Iowa Finance Agency (IFA) Also Provided A
Sample Debt Service Schedule Based On City
Administrator’s Spreadsheet Numbers.
Pro-Forma Documents Included Projected
Revenues/Expenditures For The Sewer Fund
Over Next 20 Years. Cash Flow Analysis,
Fund Balance, Annual Available Cash And
Needed Sewer Rates Etc. Were Identified In
The Financial Numbers.
After Review Of Information, It Was Consensus Of Council Members To Proceed With
Preparation Of An Srf Clean Water Loan Application For Funding Phase Ii Sanitary Sewer
Project Including Portion Of Bulldog Boulevard
Clean Water Resource Restoration Permeable
Paver Project In Amount Of $1,800,000.
9) Consider Street Light Request
Request Was Previously Made Asking Council
To Consider Placement Of A Street Light In
Alley Between East Center And East Iowa
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Public Notice
On Their Existing Utility Pole. The Fee Would
Cover The Light And Pole Rental But Not The
Energy Charge. Question Was Asked If The
City Could Purchase Pole And Light Instead Of
Rent. Inquiry Would Be Made To Alliant Concerning A Light Fixture Purchase Option Along
With An Estimated Monthly Energy Charge.
10) Approve Dust Control Measures For Bulldog Boulevard
Price Quotes Were Received From Welch, Inc.
Of Waukon And Three Rivers – Dust Control
Of Manchester For Application Of Lignin
Sulfonate (Tree Sap) To Bulldog Boulevard
Graveled Street Surface. Welch’s Price Was
Quoted On A Per Gallon Basis Whereas Three
Rivers Quote Was Based Per Lineal Foot.
After Review Of Price Quotes And Comparable
Product Volumes, It Was Moved By Elledge,
Seconded By Meyer, To Accept Price From
Welch, Inc. At .80 Cents Per Gallon For Application Of 850 Gallons Of Lignin Solfonate Over
15,600 Square Of Bulldog Boulevard For Cost
Of $680. Carried Unanimously.
11) Approve 2016 Garbage Amnesty & Appliance Collection Days
Garbage Amnesty Days Have Been Conducted In The Past Whereby Monona Residents
Would Be Allowed To Set Out Additional Landfill Acceptable Garbage At Curbside For Collection With No Additional Charge. Appliance
And Electronics Collection Day Has Also Been
Held In The Past At No Cost To Residents. City
Staff Would Initially Pick-Up Appliances/Electronics With Schnuelle Recycling To Collect
Items From Monona Site For Disposal.
Moved By Elledge, Seconded By Meyer, To
Approve 2016 Garbage Amnesty Days For
Monday, May 9th And Tuesday, May 10th
With Appliance/Electronics Pick-Up Day For
Wednesday, May 11th. Carried Unanimously.
12) Consider Incentive Housing Program For
2016
Monona Housing Incentive Program Expired
December 31, 2015. Construction Of New
Homes Were Eligible For Various City Incentives Including A Reduction In Utility Fees For
Sewer, Water And Garbage For Up To One (1)
Year. Total Value Of Incentives Was Listed
At $711. At Conclusion Of Discussion, It Was
Consensus Of Council Members To Discontinue The Program.
13) Review Solid Waste Collection Commercial
Route Information
Spreadsheet Listing All Accounts In Monona
As Part Of Commercial Solid Waste Collection
Route Was Provided For Review. Container
Size, Rate Fees And Number Of Collections
Per Week Were Identified. More Information Would Be Available After Garbage Truck
Scale Has Been Repaired And Actual Refuse
Weights Have Been Determined For Each
Location.
Mayor/Council/Clerk Notes:
• Attorney Amy Bjork Would Have Legal Paperwork Ready For April 4th Council Meeting
To Start Action On Amending Monona Urban
Revite Plan And New Residential Property Tax
Abatement Program
• Engineer Jon Biederman Working On Storm
Water Management Ordinance
• Waiting For ‘The Overland Group’ To Submit
A Site Plan To The Planning & Zoning Commission For Proposed Dollar General Store In
Lot 19 Of Gordon Residential Subdivision
• It Was Noted That Monona Planning & Zoning Commission Still Has A Vacancy
• I & I Sanitary Sewer Inspections Of Private
Property Have Been Conducted In March By
City Maintenance Staff And Would Continue
Each Month Until Completed
• Inquiry Regarding Vacation Of An Unused
Portion Of City Street Was Asked Of The
Mayor. Administrator Indicated He Would Visit
With The Resident Regarding The Matter
• Proposed Placement Of Stop Signs On South
Page Street Adjacent To Dull Street Would Be
Considered At Next Regular Council Meeting
• Note Was Received From Clayton County
Development Group Thanking Monona For
Their Support
There Being No Further Business, Mayor Collins Declared Meeting Adjourned At 7:38 P.M.
Next Regular Meeting Would Be Held Monday,
April 4, 2016 At 6:00 P.M. At City Hall.
Dan Canton,
City Administrator
Monthly Expenditures For February:
General Total.....................................28,760.07
Library Total.........................................6,986.09
Library Capital Impr Fund Tota.............5,805.66
Road Use Tax Total..............................8,910.04
Trust & Agency Total..........................10,310.51
Library Memorial Total............................105.24
Monona Public Gard & Trl Tota..............300.00
Waste Water Treatment Total...............2,188.75
Bulldog Blvd Project Total....................1,721.25
Water Total.........................................12,862.81
Sewer Total........................................23,493.41
Airport Total...............................................37.25
Garbage Total....................................14,580.26
Gv Sinking Fund Total........................13,346.60
Little Bulldog - Sinking Tota.................1,058.00
Health Total..........................................7,500.00
Monthly Expenditures...................137,965.94
Monthly Revenues For February:
General Total.....................................35,686.99
Library Total.........................................1,177.89
Library Capital Impr Fund Tota.............1,085.00
Road Use Tax Total............................16,191.27
Trust & Agency Total...............................772.75
T.I.F. Total................................................118.57
Monona Public Gard & Trl Tota..............320.00
Debt Service Total...................................307.97
Reusser Improvement Total....................277.26
Invest -Helwig Trust Fund Tota.................78.27
Water Total.........................................17,436.02
Sewer Total........................................52,213.46
Airport Total.............................................215.00
Garbage Total....................................18,131.77
Gv Sinking Fund Total........................13,345.85
Gv Depreciation Total.............................300.00
Little Bulldog - Sinking Tota.................2,116.00
Little Bulldog - Reserve Tota..................212.00
Monthly Revenues.........................159,986.07
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Petit Juror List for the months of
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Colesburg
Bolsinger Ronald Francis, Friedlein
Nicholas James, Knockel Roxy Anna,
Miller Marc Lee, Miller Mitchell Aaron,
Mormann Daniel J, Strader Stephanie Rae
Edgewood
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Landis Bridget Ann, Lutz Stephen James,
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Lanette Beth, Vorwald Justin M, Wacker
Patricia Ann, White Alice Ann
Elkport
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Koth Judith Ann
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Thompson Brandy Lee
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Obituaries
Rodena Marie Roethler, 95,
of Sun City, Arizona, formerly of
Monona, Iowa, died Tuesday, March
8, 2016. Rodena was born on
March 30, 1920 to Elmer and
Anna (Lenth) Drallmeier in rural
Hardin, Iowa. She graduated from
Monona High School in 1938.
Rodena was united in marriage
with Gordon Bernhard on June 21,
1941. To this union, two children
were born, Jackie and Susan. She
worked for Collins Radio for a short
period while living in Cedar Rapids.
She also worked for Peglow’s Motor
Company in Monona for several
years and spent approximately 24
years working as bookkeeper for
People’s Natural Gas Company. She
lost her husband, Gordon, in 1968
after 27 years of marriage. In 1972,
she
was united in marriage with
William (Bill) Roethler. After the
loss of her second husband in 1999,
she went to live with her daughter in
Arizona. In 2014, she moved to The
Gardens Assisted Living Center
in Sun City, Arizona, where she
greatly enjoyed the activities and
the comradery with her fellow
residents and staff. She enjoyed
taking care of her home, gardening,
dancing, traveling and
visiting with friends and
family. She especially enjoyed
her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter
Susan (John) Millage of Sun City,
AZ; step-children Kathy (Tom)
Pahlas of Plainfield, IL and Bill
(Debbie) Roethler of Davenport, IA;
10 grandchildren – Andrea Conte,
Phoenix, AZ, Michelle
Millage, Lawrenceville, GA,
Jackie Stence, Des Moines, IA,
Aaron Stence, Coralville, IA,
Robert Roethler, Johnston, IA,
Jason Roethler, Bettendorf, IA,
Shelby Krogman, Maquoketa, IA,
Nicci Shutters, Crystal Lake, IL,
Trisha Alikhan, Burr Ridge, IL,
Summit Pahlas, Clayton, OH.
She is also survived by 12 greatgrandchildren as well as two sisterin-laws, Idayne Bernhard and
Beverly Mazuk, one brother-inlaw, Bill Schmidt and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held
at 2:00 on Wednesday, March 30,
Rodena Roethler
1920-2016
2016, at the Regency Mortuary in
Sun City, Arizona. A memorial
service will be held in Monona
on May 7, 2016 with interment
following.
Clerk of Court News
Jonathon Heins, Monona,
fail to reduce speed, $100 fine,
$40 surcharge, $60costs; seat
belt violation, $50 fine, $22.50
surcharge, $60 costs
Jeremiah Bailey, Strawberry
Point, possess alcohol, $200 fine,
$75 surcharge, $60 costs
Sean McGowan, Urbandale,
speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge,
$60 costs
David Bahls, Elkader, drive on
wrong side of roadway, $100 fine,
$40 surcharge, $60 costs
Walter Zabel, Wauzeka, WI,
seat belt violation, $50 fine, $17.50
surcharge, $60 costs
Frank Galler, Elysian, MN,
speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge,
$60 costs
Joseph Taylor, Spillville,
speeding, $46 fine, $14 surcharge,
$60 costs
Ashley Walz, Calmar, operate
without registration, $50 fine, $17.50
surcharge, $60 costs
Jane Heider, White Bear Lake,
MN, speeding, $40 fine, $14
surcharge, $60 costs
Kendra Cornilsen, Miles,
speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge,
$60 costs
Erin Ihde, St. Olaf, speeding, $20
fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs
Lonnie Kapinus, Prairie du
Chien, safety violation, $50 fine,
$17.50 surcharge, $60 costs
Jordan Perry, Guttenberg,
operate without registration, $50
fine, $22.50 surcharge, $60 costs
Chad Hoth, Farmersburg,
speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge,
$60 costs
Jesus Flores, Ossian, speeding,
$40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs
Donald Karbowski, Mount
Pleasant, speeding, $80 fine, $28
surcharge, $60 costs
Elizabeth Lindgreen, Jefferson,
speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge,
$60 costs
Stefania Miller, Clermont,
speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge,
$60 costs
Geoffrey Ongeri, New Hope,
MN, speeding, $80 fine, $28
surcharge, $60 costs
Thomas Nolan, Strawberry
Point, violate Hazardous Material
transportation, $200 fine, $70
surcharge, $60 costs
Daniel Flayac, Eau Claire, WI,
speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge,
$60 costs
Tracy Stuefen, Harpers Ferry,
speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge,
$60 costs
Kammy Hubbard, Elkader,
operate non-registered vehicle,
$57.50 fine, $17.50 surcharge, $60
costs
Deborah Reicks, Monona,
speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge,
$60 costs
Chase McKnight, Springfield,
MO, speeding, $46 fine, $14
surcharge, $60 costs
Alyssa Lehnen, Dubuque,
speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge,
$60 costs
Christopher Fiegen, Dubuque,
hunting violation, $100 fine, $35
surcharge, $60 costs
Kasey Ruff, Monona, improper
passing, $100 fine, $35 surcharge,
$60 costs
Laurie Vozenilek, Maquoketa,
no insurance, $287.50 fine, $87.50
surcharge, $60 costs
San Lopez Vega, Postville,
no valid license, $230 fine, $70
surcharge, $60 costs
Alexandra Duray, Little Canada,
MN, speeding, $40 fine, $14
surcharge, $60 costs
Nicholas Slavens, Bettendorf,
speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge,
$60 costs
Demilo Roberts, Rock Island,
IL, fail to use child restraint device,
$100 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs
Mark Farley, Cedar Falls,
speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge,
$60 costs
Loretta Marie Balekos, 82, of
Monona, Iowa died Wednesday,
March 23, 2016 at the Strawberry
Point Lutheran Home, Strawberry
Point, Iowa. Loretta was born
December 20, 1933 to Carl and
Selina (Leiran) Busness. She
graduated from Luana High School.
Loretta worked at HJ Smithy in
Washington, D.C. and Union State
Bank in Monona, Iowa, Luana
Savings Bank in Luana, Iowa and as
the City Clerk in Monona, Iowa.
Loretta was united in marriage
with George Balekos on June 19,
1952 in Waterville, Iowa. Four
Children were born to this union,
Terri, Todd, Jill and Kristy. Loretta
enjoyed teaching and making
ceramics and most of all she loved
spending time with her family,
especially her grandchildren;
traveling to their out-of-state homes,
watching their sporting events
and spending many summers at
the cabin in Harpers Ferry on the
Mississippi River.
Loretta is survived by her
husband, George Balekos of
Monona, Iowa; four children,
Terri (Richard) Murray of Savage,
Maryland, Todd (Lori) Balekos of
Monona, Iowa, Jill (Ray) Palmer
of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin and
Kristy (Greg) Ryan of Marble
Falls, Texas; seven grandchildren,
Monique (Brian) Cox, Brandon
Balekos, Annika Balekos, Mykenzy
Palmer, Tess Palmer, Dalton
(Michelle) Ryan and Tyler Ryan;
one great- grandchild, Zane Cox;
and one sister, Clarice Jasper of Las
Vegas, Nevada.
Mississippi River
levels for Pool 9,
Pool 10, Pool 11
Mississippi River Pool 9
River levels at Lansing have
crested at 12.7 feet and should begin
falling slowly. Water temperature
has fallen to 41 degrees. The boat
ramp at New Albin is flooded.
Mississippi River Pool 10
River level at Lynxville is
near crest at 23.6 feet and should
begin falling slowly next week.
Water temperature has fallen to
41 degrees. The boat ramp at Sny
Magill is under water.
Loretta Balekos
1933-2016
Loretta was preceded in death
by her parents, Carl and Selina
Busness; and one sister, Mildred
Kelly.
Visitation was Monday, March
28, 2016 from 4-7 pm at LeonardGrau Funeral Home and Cremation
Service, Monona, Iowa with a one
hour visitation before services at the
church on Tuesday.
Funeral Services was at 11:00
am on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
at Living Faith United Methodist
Parish in Monona, Iowa with Rev.
Dennis Hopes as the Officiant.
Burial followed at Monona
Cemetery, Monona, Iowa.
Mississippi River Pool 11
River level at Guttenberg is
at 14.6 feet and expected to crest
sometime this weekend just over 15
feet. Water temperature has fallen
to 41 degrees. There is water on the
Guttenberg city ramp but the DNR
ramp is still accessible.
Much of the Upper Mississippi
is in minor to moderate flood stage.
Coupled with recent cold weather
and a drop in water temperatures,
now is not a good time to fish the
big river. Water has over topped
most islands and many boat ramps
are under water. River levels are
at or near crest and should begin
falling slowly next week.
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Lucas Bennett, 24, Oelwein,
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Decorah
Sales Commission
Farm Market Report
3-21-16 - Head Count: 267
High Choice Beef Steers & Heifers
140.00-142.25
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers
136.00-140.00
Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers
132.00-136.00
High Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers
127.00-129.50
Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers
123.00-127.00
Select & Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers
115.00-123.00
Thinner Shelly Cows.. 78.00 & down
High Yielding Market Cows
78.00-89.00
Market Bulls...............92.00-118.00
Good Take Home Holstein Calves
........up to 370.00
Good Take Home Colored Baby Calves
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CHC BF STRS/HFRS, 138.00-141.50
MXD SEL/LWR YLD CHC BF STRS/HFRS, 132.00-137.50
CHC/PRM HOL STRS, 126.00-131.50 few @ 134.00
MXD SEL/LWR YLD CHC HOL STRS, 115.00-125.00
HI DRESSING CTR/BNG COWS, 75.00-90.00
LWR DRESSING CTR/BNG COWS, 62.00-74.00
SHLY ‘AS IS” COWS, 60.00 and down
SLTR BULLS, 105.00-113.00, 103.00 and down
GD QLTY BABY CLVS, 275.00-340.00
LGT WT/WKR CLVS, 250.00 & down
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Clayton County Law Enforcement to
offer mentored youth turkey hunt
The Clayton County Law
Enforcement Association will be
hosting mentored youth turkey
hunts in 2016. Clayton County
Law Enforcement Officers and
volunteers are looking for kids 1115 years of age to participate in the
hunts and experience the excitement
of spring turkey hunting in Clayton
County. Each youth is required to
purchase a turkey hunting license to
participate and will be teamed with
at least one mentor. Registration for
this program is now open and will
conclude on Wednesday April 6th
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or until the registration numbers
reach full capacity. Anyone
wanting their kid(s) involved or
any landowners willing to provide
hunting locations for the program
may contact Conversation Officer
Tucker Anderson at 563-245-1516,
DNR Officer Jerry Farmer at
563-880-0422, or Deputy Brent
Ostrander at 563-880-9093. The
2016 youth spring turkey season
is April 9th – 17th. A successful
harvest is never a guarantee but an
experience a child will never forget
certainly is.
HSNEI to host third annual Tails &
Treasures event: artists needed
The Humane Society of
Northeast Iowa is looking for artists
to design statues for its third annual
Tails & Treasures fundraiser.
Artists willing to share their
creative talents to help the abused,
abandoned, surrendered, and lost
animals helped by HSNEI, can view
the statues and how to then submit
proposals at http://www.hsnei.org/
tails-treasures-2016. Complete
proposals due by April 15 include:
artist name and contact information,
past examples of artist’s work, and
written or visual description of
design idea for specific statue(s).
Chosen artist design announcements
will be made by April 25 and artists
will have statue in hand by May 1
with finished statues due by July
15. Statues will be auctioned off
at Tails & Treasures on Thursday,
September 22 at Hotel Winneshiek.
HSNEI is also looking for “foster
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coming to practice and continuing
to train and stand behind her
teammates. “Kylee has very long
lines in her gymnastics, especially
on the balance beam—she has
continued to tackle the balance
beam ending her season with a solid
and “no fall” beam routine. Kylee
is a very likeable and coachable
gymnasts and a very valuable asset
to TNT’s USAG team,” said coach
Tracy Troxel.
Out of Monona, IA is Kaylee
Bachman, daughter of Chet and
Rachel Bachman, one of the two
level 7’s who competed this year for
TNT Gymnastics. Kaylee started
off her season strong by becoming
the balance beam champion at the
Wisconsin Dells Vacation Classic
in January. “Kaylee has grown so
much as a teammate and a gymnast
in the last year. She is learning to
take things in stride and appreciate
her hard work and time put into
the sport. She is a very strong and
powerful gymnast and we are
excited to train with Kaylee this
summer and watch her take off into
new heights with her gymnastics,”
stated Coach Gaudette.
TNT’s 2016 Optional Level 6-10
Wisconsin State Meet Results:
Level 6
Aurelia Berns, 11, Saint Olaf,
IA; 9.0 Beam (10th)
Brenna Lutter, 11, Reedsburg,
WI; 8.8 Vault (9th), 8.525 Bars
(8th), 9.1 Floor (8th)
Madelyn Tague, 11, Richland
Center, WI; 9.1 Floor (9th)
Mylee Wingert, 12, Elkader, IA;
9.225 Beam (3rd), 9.2 Floor (6th)
Kylee O’Kane, 13, Prairie du
Chien, WI; 8.675 Beam (10th)
Sarah Schiller, 10, Mauston, WI;
9.050 Floor (6th)
Kaylee Bachman, daughter of
Chet and Rachel Bachman, one of
the two level 7’s who competed
this year for TNT Gymnastics.
Level 7
Jade Troxel, 10, Gays Mills, WI;
9.0 Vault (7th), 8.75 Bars (7th), 9.125
Floor (6th), 35.225 All Around (7th)
Kaylee Bachman, 12, Monona,
IA; 8.8 Floor (13th)
Results through the Elite Eight
of The Oultook’s March Mania are as follows:
First Place
Germaine Hoeger, 82 points
Second Place
Jordann Fohey, 81 points
Third Place
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TNT Gymnastics had eight
gymnasts qualify to the 2016
Wisconsin Levels 6-10 State
Championships held at the Alliant
Energy Center in Madison, WI on
March 19th-20th. These gymnasts
are a select group who train
9-16 hours a week as part of the
Junior Olympic division of USA
Gymnastics. TNT Gymnastics
is owned and operated by Tracy
(Steldt) Troxel and has three
gym locations: Prairie du Chien,
Richland Center & Mauston.
Local gymnast Mylee Wingert,
daughter of Jamie & Wayne
Wingert, has had a roller coaster
of a journey since last year. She
scored out of level 4 in spring of
2015, recuperated from a broken
arm in October 2015 and scored
out of level 5 in January 2016.
“She competed two level 6 meets
before the State meet this past
weekend and has had to play a little
catch up with her teammates this
season, but Mylee never lost focus
or determination to meet her goals.
We are so proud of her,” explained
coach Danielle Gaudette.
Two other local gymnasts had
successful seasons as first year
level 6’s, Aurelia Berns, daughter
of Aarica & Trent Berns, and
Kylee O’Kane, daughter of Marvin
& Lynn O’Kane. Berns had a
very strong season with her best
performances on the balance beam
and floor exercise. “Aurelia, or The
Gladiator, as her teammates call
her really learned to be graceful
and show her power all in the same
routine this season. She is going to
be a gymnast to watch out for in
the upcoming years,” states Coach
Gaudette. O’Kane has suffered
some nagging knee injuries this
year, but it never stopped her from
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TNT Gymnasts earn medals at 2016 Optional Level 6-10
Wisconsin State Meet held March 19th-20th
Dale Echard, 77 points
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