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WEDNESDAY,
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EVENTS
MARCH 16
The Clayton Soil and Water
Conservation District will be holding
their regularly scheduled monthly
meeting on March 16, 2016 at 9:00
a.m. at the USDA Service Center
conference room located at 500
Gunder Road NE, Elkader, IA. The
public is invited to attend. If you
need any accommodations, please
notify Gina Parker one week prior
by calling 563-245-1048 ext. 3.
MARCH 17
C l a y t o n
County Economic Development,
OWLS, and Clayton County
Conservation will be offering the
event Clayton County: Mystery,
Mingle, Munch & Mob Tour Series.
Visits to a local community will be
offered the third Thursday of each
month for a day of fun learning,
food, meeting new people and
shopping. Each destination is a
mystery. Participants are asked
to shop locally during this fun tour
to support local businesses. Call
(563) 245-1516 for more info or visit
claytoncountyconservation.org.
Advanced
Feeder
Class
Workshop to be held from 7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. at the Clayton County
ISU Extension & Outreach Office in
Elkader, IA.
MARCH 19
4-H Citizenship Project Meeting
will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00
p.m. at the United Methodist Church
inNew Hampton.
Scouting For Food bags will be
picked up in the surrounding towns
of Monona, Luana and Farmersburg
on Saturday, March 19, 2016.
The Monona Fire Department
will be serving a red, white and blue
pancake breakfast consisting of:
strawberry, original and blueberry
pancakes along with scrambled
eggs, sausage and beverages on
Saturday, March 19th from 7-11am.
The meal will be served at the Fire
Station for a freewill donation.
MARCH 20
Clayton County 4-H County
Council Meeting will be held from
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Clayton
County ISU Extension & Outreach
Office in Elkader, IA
MARCH 22
Certified Handlers Pesticide
Training will be offered from 9:00
a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Clayton
Office in Elkader, IA
4-H Leader Mini-Series Training
Session will be offered from 7:00
p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Clayton
Office in Elkader, IA.
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
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Organized in 1916, Grand Meadow Country Club celebrates 100th birthday City Council
sharon drahn
herald editor
The Grand Meadow Country
Club met Thursday, March 3 to
celebrate a milestone very few
organizations have had the chance
to observe. The club, which was
organized in March of 1916, hosted
an open house at the home of
club member Brenda Rekow, in
honor of the occasion. Along with
Rekow, club members Gwen Rekow,
Nancy Engelhardt, Lillian Schutte,
Marge Stansberry and Karla Miene
enjoyed a club luncheon prior to the
open house. Members unable to
attend were Emily Heying and Tina
Meyer. As part of the festivities, the
members and guests had a chance to
view club memorabilia and photos
from past activities.
The celebration was held at the
same home where the club was
organized on March 24, 1916.
The 50th anniversary open house
was also held at the same farm
home. First organized as a way
for neighborhood women to get
together for fellowship and service,
the club has grown into a sociallyoriented group with scheduled
meetings each month. Originally,
all the members lived in the Grand
Meadow neighborhood near Luana.
When the Grand Meadow Club was
organized at this location it was the
home of Mrs. John (Milda) Leui,
who along with Mrs. John Backhaus
and Mrs. George Pixler organized
the first meeting.
The club drew up its constitution
in the spring of 1916, when
Woodrow Wilson was President of
the United States and four years
before women were given the right
to vote nationwide.
According to the document,
“The object of the club is to secure
the highest condition of home life,
to broaden the outlook of home
and family, to encourage social
interaction and to elevate the
character of farm life to the end that
the farm home shall be the best in
America and the most attractive to
the coming generations.”
The original constitution
also included six by-laws. Bylaws included rules about dues,
luncheons, absenteeism, and rules
concerning meeting procedures.
Under the by-laws, those members
who left the Grand Meadow
neighborhood would be allowed
to stay in the club as long as they
performed required duties. Dues
were 25 cents per year.
Current members recall that the
original rules were very regimented
and the women were expected to
follow parliamentary procedure.
Those member who missed three
meetings in a year’s time, without a
proper excuse, were dropped from
the club.
Charter members of the club
were Amelia Kugel, Ella Lubbers,
Caroline Panncke, Ella Schultz,
Amanda Backhaus Johanningmeier,
Erma Pixler Middlestedt, Minnie
Backhaus, Clara Christofferon,
Mary Christofferson, Anna
Christofferson, Maggie Dahms,
Anna Hankland, Cora Krambeer,
Claire Brewer, Mary Kugel, Louisa
Kugel, Milda Leui and Maie Pixler.
For the first several decades,
the women met twice each month.
They sewed items, including shirts
and pajamas, for the Red Cross. As
part of the service projects, they
shipped donated eggs and butchered
chickens to what is now the
reviews Bulldog
Boulevard Project,
considers city
property valuations
Children’s Square in Council Bluffs.
During World War I, the club
worked for war relief.
Music was a big part of early
club activities. Members enjoyed
singing and song books were
purchased in 1922. In 1925 they
added scripture readings to the club
protocol. The club began making
yearly booklets in 1939. The club
motto was, “What is best for us,
always lies within our reach, so
often overlooked.” The Club song
was, “Blest Be The Tie That Binds.”
Through the years the women
have visited the mental health
institute in Elkader to entertain the
residents. They have also pieced
together quilts to help those in
need. Quite often they entered
pieces into the flower show in
Clermont. For a number of years
they had a fall flower and vegetable
show. Members voted for the best
vegetable box by casting a ballot
at a penny per vote. As another
charitable endeavor, Grand Meadow
Country Club donated money to
the Christian Children’s home in
Council Bluffs. They continue to
actively support the Postville Good
Samaritan Center. They also donate
to the local food pantry. Although
they used to have reading days, the
women have enjoyed taking day
trips for many years.
Past Anniversary Celebrations
The 25th anniversary of the
Grand Meadow Country Club was
celebrated at the farm home of
William and Amelia Kugel in 1941.
Eight charter members attended the
event.
Current members, Gwen Rekow
and Lillian Schutte were members
of the Grand Meadow Country
Club when it celebrated its 50 th
anniversary on March 24, 1966.
The women, who numbered 21 in
membership in 1966, celebrated
with a meal at the V & J Café in
downtown Postville followed by an
open house at the home of Leigh
and Gwen Rekow. Brenda Rekow
shared a piano solo as part of the
program as did Carol Schierholz.
Schierholz also entertained the
guests with an accordion solo.
An open house was also held in
the Rekow home commemorating
the 55th year of the club. The
theme for the 55th year was, “Our
Hobbies.” During the monthly
meetings club members shared their
hobbies.
The Club was unable to celebrate
its 60th anniversary when Mother
Nature intervened. The celebration,
planned for March 4, was to again
take place at the Rekow home with
charter members and former club
members as guests. A women’s
tea was also planned for the
afternoon. However, an ice storm
that lasted several days, along with
a snowstorm, made it necessary to
cancel. The club minutes reflect that
the Rekows were without power for
three days.
The 65th anniversary was
moved to the fall, but keeping with
tradition, was held at the Rekow
home, September 25, 1981. Ella
Lubbers, the only living charter
member was present. Ray and Mary
Looney sent a floral arrangement
in memory of their mother Evelyn
Looney, a former member.
The 70th anniversary was
celebrated at the Pirate’s Den in
Postville with the club members
sharing antique quilts. Current
JASON LOPER
OUTLOOK EDITOR
Grand Meadow Club members model
old fashioned clothing
Members of the Grand Meadow Country Club model old fashioned
wearing apparel during a meeting in November of 1988. They are (Front,
left to right) Elvira Panncke, Bernice Friederich, Helen Krambeer, Irene
Carlson, Selma Mork, Emily Heying, and Nancy Engelhardt. In back are
Lillian Schutte, Leonne Deering, Peggy Hangartner, Jan Krambeer and
Gwen Rekow. Karla Miene was not present for the photo.
Grand Meadow Country Club celebrates
100th anniversary
Members of the Grand Meadow Country Club observed their 100th
anniversary Thursday, March 3 at the home of member Brenda Rekow.
Members present for the event pictured here are (top) Lillian Schutte
and Gwen Rekow. In the middle are Nancy Engelhardt, Karla Miene and
Marge Stansberry. Brenda Rekow is in front. Not able to attend were
members Emily Heying and Tina Meyer
member, Nancy Engelhardt made
the celebratory cake for this
anniversary. The dessert was
again served at the site of the first
meeting, the Rekow home. The
75th anniversary celebration was
held at the Postville State Bank
Community room. Club history was
shared with members and guests.
Among the current members of
the Grand Meadow Country Club,
Lillian Schutte has belonged for 65
years, Gwen Rekow has belonged
for 53 years, Karla Miene joined
the club 49 years ago, Nancy
Engelhardt joined 45 years ago,
while Emily Heying has been a
member for 40 years.
Congratulations to all of the
current members on your 100th
anniversary. Your dedication to
your community along with your
countless service projects have set
an example for all of us.
Anniversary cake
Grand Meadow Country Club
held it’s 100th anniversary last
Thursday. The anniversary cake
made by club member Nancy
Engelhardt, is on a serving tray
that has been used by club
member throughout the years.
100Years
The permeable pavers that went
in at the pool parking lot will soon
spread out to Bulldog Boulevard.
At Monday’s regularly scheduled
City Council meeting, the council
reviewed a preliminary opinion
of probable cost by Engineer John
Biederman of Fehr Graham. The
plan is to replace the crushed stone
surface that’s currently in place
with permeable pavers similar to
those used on the pool parking
lot. The crushed stone and soil
that is displaced will remain the
property of the city of Monona for
use in future projects. In addition
to the pavers, a small section of the
street that is deemed too steep for a
permeable surface will be covered
in poured concrete. A low concrete
curb will be installed on both sides
of the street, which is expected to
have an overall width of 25 feet.
Fehr Graham estimates that the
cost of the project will be almost
$250,000. The work would start
no sooner than August 28 to avoid
traffic issues while the pool is open
and would be expected to conclude
by October.
Following Biederman’s
presentation the city council voted
to adopt a resolution calling for
notice of letting and public hearing
for the permeable paver street
surface project.
Also in attendance at Monday’s
council meeting was Kelly Bulman
of Bruns & James Insurance.
Bulman walked the council through
valuations of city owned properties
for insurance purposes. This is
done to make sure that the cost of
replacing properties is reflected
in the valuations. The council
reviewed current valuations and,
where necessary, increased values
to match current requirements.
The urban revitalization plan
that expired on March 3, 2016,
has been partially renewed by
the city council. Under the new
urban revitalization plan, tax
exemptions are available for
residential properties but not for
commercial properties. The Code
states the following: “All qualified
real estate assessed as residential
property is eligible to receive an
exemption from taxation on the
first $75,000 of actual value added
by the improvements for a period
of five years.” The council decided
not to renew the commercial tax
abatement program.
Fire chief Dave Smith presented
the Monona Fire Department
monthly report. Smith reported
that the fire department purchased
a new vehicle with fire department
funds. The 4WD, 4-door, ¾ ton
truck will be used for hauling hoses
and pulling the Gator. The fire
department will seek grant funding
for installing emergency lighting
and radio equipment on the new
vehicle. Smith reported that he
hopes the lettering will be applied
to the truck prior to the pancake
breakfast on March 19.
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Next Week’s
Outlook
Friday, March 18:
Farmersburg Garbage and
Recycling Day
Saturday, March 19: AA,
Monona Fire Station, 8pm
Sunday, March 20:
Gamblers Anonymous,
Living Faith UMC, 6:30pm
Monday, March 21:
Recycling Day: McGregor,
Marquette; Monona City
Council, City Hall, 6pm
Wednesday, March 23:
McGregor City Council
Meeting, 6:30pm
Thursday, March 24:
Recycle Day: Monona
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Elaine Gehring
to celebrate 85th
birthday March 24
Mar-Mac Unified Police Department
reports firearms stolen in Clayton County
BUSINESS HOURS
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
The Clayton County Sheriff’s
Office is currently investigating the
theft of property from the MarMac Unified Police Department.
The investigation began with a
request from Mar-Mac Police
Chief Jason Bogdonovich following
the discovery of missing items in
February 2016. It was reported
between the dates of February
8 – 17, 2016 an undisclosed
number of firearms were stolen
from the city garage attached
to the police department at 319
Pleasant Dr. Marquette, IA 52158
during renovations to the police
department. Details of the crimes
cannot be released to protect the
integrity of the investigation. The
Clayton County Sheriff’s Office
is working with full cooperation
of the Mar Mac Unified Police
Department. Anyone having
information related to this
investigation is asked to contact the
Clayton County Sheriff’s Office at
563-245-2422.
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Case Evan Donlon
Case Evan Donlon, son of Mark
& Amanda Donlon of Monona, was
born February 11, 2016 at Veteran’s
Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA.
He weighed 7 lbs, 2 oz and was 20
3/4 inches long.
Monona Fire Department
Red, White & Blue Pancake Breakfast
Join us at the Fire Station
110 N Page St., Monona
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Strawberr y • Original • Blueberr y Pancakes
Scrambled Eggs • Sausage • Beverages
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Thursday, March 17
8:15 Wellness Clinic with Jen
10:00 Book Study w/ Shirley
1:15 “Linda Bacon” for St Patty’s
Friday, March 18
10:00 *Exercise
1:00 Bible Study
2:00 BINGO! w/Marilyn Glover
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This special section will appear the week of April 20 in
The Monona Outlook, Calmar Courier, and Postville Herald.
The family of Elaine Gehring of
Luana is requesting a card shower
in honor of her 85th Birthday on
Thursday, March 24th. Her children
include Diane Fox (Jerry) Gohl,
McCook, Nebraska; Carolyn (Jon)
Chapman, Elgin; Roger (Sandy)
Gehring, Strausburg, Colorado and
Denise (Loren) Walch, Postville.
She has 9 grandchildren and 22
great grandchildren. Cards of
congratulations may be sent to her
at 208 Church St. Apt. #5 Luana, IA
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Representative Patti Ruff
announces Re-Election Bid
Quilts of Valor
After honoring Veteran’s Day with an in-company raffle for a Henry
Golden Boy Military Tribute Rifle, Pattison Sand Company decided to
donate the monies raised to veteran-minded causes. Here, Mike Orr
of Pattison Sand Company presents Harlan Backhaus with The Moving
Wall Community Project with a check for $750. The Moving Wall is
a Vietnam memorial that travels around the country for citizens and
veterans alike to view a half size replica of the Washington D.C. Vietnam
Veterans Memorial.
Mike Orr of Pattison Sand Company presents Dorothy Wendel,
Wendy Kuhse, and Carol De Sotel of The Freedom Stitchers, Garnavillo
chapter of Quilts of Valor, with a check for $250. Quilts of Valor are
made by hand for military veterans who have been touched by war.
The quilts are a “thank you” for all the years of a veteran’s service and
sacrifice to our country.
Clayton County
Church Directory
St. John Lutheran Church
PO Box 87, Farmersburg, IA
Wednesday, March 16
5:30pm Worship
6:30pm Lenten Supper
4:00 pm Confirmation
7:00pm Choir Practice
Sunday, March 20
Palm Sunday
9:15am Sunday School
10:30am SJ/Comm
1:30pm Annual Meeting
Newsletter Deadline
Tuesday, March 22
10:30am Pastors Text Study
Wednesday, March 23
NO Confirmation
7:00pm Choir Practice
Thursday, March 24
11:00am Seder Meal
6:00pm Seder Meal
St. Paul Lutheran Church
401 S. Egbert St., Monona, IA
Wednesday March 16
10:30 am Worship
11:00 am Lunch
5:30 pm Supper
6:00 pm Vocal Choir
6:30 pm Worship
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Sunday, March 20
Palm Sunday
9:00 am Worship & Eucharist
10:00 am Fellowship
10:15 am Sunday School
10:15 Acolyte Training
Thursday March 24
6:00pm Vocal Choir
7:00pm Maundy Thursday
Faith Lutheran Church – NALC
100 N. Main St., Monona, IA
Wednesday, March 16
6:30 a.m. Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Lenten Worship
Sunday, March 20
8:30 a.m. Worship/Eucharist
9:30 a.m. Fellowship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
Tuesday, March 22
Deadline for newsletter articles
Wednesday, March 23
6:30 a.m. Bible Study
St. Olaf Lutheran Parish
Wednesday, March 16
9:00am Adult Bible Study-N
6:00 Lenten Supper-N
6:30 Confirmation-N
7:30 Lenten Worship-N
Sunday, March 20
8:45 Holy Communion-M
10:00 Sunday School-M
9:00 Sunday School-N
10:15 Holy Comm-N
4:00 Luther League Practice-M
Monday, March 21
7:00 Adult Bible Study-N
Tuesday, March 22
9:30 Pastor’s Text Study
Wednesday, March 23
9:00 Adult Bible Study-N
Thursday, March 24
Maundy Thursday
3:00 St. Pt. Lutheran Home Mtg
7:30pm Holy Communion-N
8:30am Do Days
Friday, March 18
2:30pm Bingo at Good Sam
Sunday, March 20
Palm Sunday
Proc. of Palm Branches by SS
9:00am Wor/Euch
10:00am SS/Adult
Tuesday, March 22
10:30am Clergy Bible Study
Wednesday, March 23
6:00 pm Luana Comm. Club
NO Confirmation
Thursday, March 24
11:00am Seder Meal
6:00pm Seder Meal
St. Paul’s Church LCMS
630 Main St., McGregor, IA
Sunday, March 20
10:30am Worship
Living Faith United Methodist
702 S. Main St., Monona, IA
25964 Giard RR, McGregor, IA
330 Ann St., McGregor, IARev.
Dennis Hopes, Pastor
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
9:00 a.m. – Coffee at Monona.
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation
Friday, March 18, 2016
1:30 p.m. – McGregor UMW
meet at Turner Point.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 9:40 Sunday School
at Monona
9:15 a.m. – Fellowship time with
coffee and cookies/bars at Monona
10:00 a.m. – Combined Worship
Service with Confirmation at
Monona
8 :00 p.m. – Living Last Supper
at Monona
State Representative Patti Ruff
of McGregor announced today that
she will seek re-election to the Iowa
House of Representatives in District
56, which includes Allamakee and
Clayton Counties.
“I’m honored to serve the people
of Clayton and Allamakee Counties
in the Iowa House and I’m proud of
the work we’ve done so far creating
new jobs and growing Iowa’s
economy,” said Ruff. “As a former
school board member, I understand
the challenges our local schools
face and I’ll keep working to make
public schools our top priority
again.”
Ruff is currently serving her
second term in the Iowa House
and is the Ranking Member of the
House Education Committee. She
also serves on Agriculture, Natural
Resources, Ways & Means, and the
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Budget Subcommittee.
“I believe we need to work
together to move our state forward. I will continue to be an independent
voice for the people of my district. I’ve worked with Republicans and
Democrats in the Legislature to
balance the state budget, expand
renewable energy, and give our rural
economy a boost,” said Ruff.
Ruff started her twentieth season
at the grain elevator in McGregor,
run by Bunge North America.
She served on the MFL Mar-Mac
School Board and as president
for four years. As a school
board member, she saw over the
development of child care centers
adjacent to the school and a premier
early childcare program put in
place. Patti and her husband Dan,
live in rural McGregor and have 3
sons; Liam, Bryar, and Tucker.
CATHOLIC
St. Patrick-Monona
Thursday, 9:00am
Sunday, 8:00am
St. Bridget-Postville
Friday, 9:00am
Saturday, 7:00pm (Spanish)
Sunday, 10:30am
Family Dentistry makes it fun for our young patients
with a monthly drawing for patients 12 years &
younger who have
CAVITY-FREE CHECK-UPS!
St. Mary’s-McGregor
Wednesday, 9:00am
Saturday, 4:30pm
1st Congregational United
Church of Christ
501 C. St., McGregor, IA
Worship: 8:30 am; 10:30 am
featuring music by Praise Band
Sunday School: 9:30 am
Sunday School: ‘Stepping
Stones’, Wed. 6-7pm, youth 13-18
yrs.:
‘Celebrate Recovery Program’,
Tue., 7pm.
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Associates of Monona
101 Franklin Street -
Amanda and Jen
help me with anything I need
Betty and Sandy
know exactly how
I take my coffee
Thank You
I wish to thank all my family, Waukon Hospital
ER staff and Ambulance crew, Pastor Hopes,
relatives and friends for cards, calls
and prayers while in LaCrosse Hospital
and since returning home.
Special thanks to our good neighbors
for all the snow removal. It has been
very much appreciated!
Rick
is the best at
fixing anything
I may need
Harlin Bentien
Debbie
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St. Paul-Garnavillo
Sunday, March 20
9am Worship and Communion
Admissions: 3-8, Duane Dewalle, Waukon, 3-9, Norma Smrcina,
Waterville, 3-11, Dennis Bresnahan, Dorchester
St. John Lutheran Church
272 Grand Ridge Rim Way
Wednesday, March 16
8:30am Do Days w/Sack Lunch
4:00pm Confirmation
5:30pm Lenten Supper
7:00pm Lent VI Worship
Thursday, March 17
Discharges: 3-8, Chelsea Regan & Baby Boy, Waukon, Carol Opfer,
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3-11, Norma Smrcina, Waterville, 3-13, Dennis Bresnahan, Dorchester
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Deb Meilke from Monona was the
lucky winner of the blanket chest that
was raffled March 11 at the Good
Samaritan Society, Postville Center
during their annual Fish Fry.
Violet G. (Schlitter) Long died
Feb. 23, 2016 at Good Samaritan
Center in Waukon Iowa at the age of
73. She was buried in the Monona
City Cemetery.
She was born June 16, 1942 in
rural Monona to Lester Schlitter
and DELillia Bollman.
In 1961, she married Ervin
Bugenhagen. They are the parents
of Dale Bugenhagen, Cheryl Werger
and Brian Bugenhagen.
She was buried in the Monona
City Cemetery.
Great River Care Center calendar of events
Thursday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
9:00 Rise & Shine
10:30 Cooking/Irish Soda Bread
1:45 Thursday Matinee
Friday, March 18
Forgive Mom & Dad Day
9:00-Rise & Shine
9:30-Reading Group
10:00 Bingo Store
1:30-Bingo
2:30-Social Hour
Saturday, March 19
Nat’l Quilting Day
12:00 Music w/Tom Baker
7:00-Lawrence Welk on IPTV
(Channel 6)
Sunday, March 20
Spring Begins!
International Day of Happiness
11:00 Mass on EWTN
Monday, March 21
Wellderly Day
9:00 Rise & Shine
10:30 Bible Study
1:30 Nails
2:00 Happy Hour
3:30 Art Therapy
Tuesday, March 22
Nat’l Goof Off Day
9:00 Rise & Shine
10:30 Dice Bowling
1:15 Resident’s Council
2:30 Dingalings
7:30 Bingo
Wednesday, March 23
Nat’l Puppy Day
Beauty Shop
9:00 Rise & Shine
10:30 Cooking-Puppy Chow
2:30 Timeless Trivia
3:30 Memory Care/1:1’s
Thursday, March 24
9:00 Rise & Shine
10:30 Coloring Easter Eggs
1:45 Thursday Matinee
Clayton County Genealogical Society
Meeting Open to the Public
The public is invited to attend
the monthly meeting of the Clayton
County Genealogical Society on
Tuesday, March 22 at 1:00 at the
Becker Center in Elkader. Join
members at 11:30 for lunch at
Johnson’s Restaurant, also in
Elkader.
Brenda Hare will be the guest
speaker at the meeting. Brenda
is the Registrar for the Mayflower
National Sons and Daughters of the
American Revolution (NSDAR)
Chapter in Cedar Rapids, IA. In
2004, she was Volunteer of the
Year, presented with an onstage
award at Continental Congress in
Washington, D.C. She was also
asked to serve as the National
Chairman of Special Projects
for the NSDAR by the President
General. This is a lifetime award.
Brenda has assisted in helping
over 300 prospective members
join the National Society of the
American Revolution. Join the
CCGS and learn how genealogical
research is Brenda’s passion and
how she finds tremendous joy in
helping others realize that they
descend from a Patriot who helped
serve the Colonial Soldiers in the
American Revolution. For further
information on the CCGS, the
Becker Center, or Brenda Hare, call
Judy Moyna at 563-245-2117 or
Phyllis Owings at 563-964-2390.
55.63% rollback.
The council discussed nuisance
abatements and determined that they
would each bring a list of the top
five nuisances to the April council
meeting. At that time they will
select the priority properties that will
receive letters with a time line for
cleaning up the described nuisance
prior to initiating formal abatement
proceedings.
City Attorney Schuster explained
the franchise renewal with
Mediacom is now completed through
state franchising but that the city
will still receive the franchise fee.
This is a result of a 2007 law which
establishes the process for franchise
renewal.
Schuster informed the council of
right of way issues that have been of
concern along River Street adjacent
to the Riverview and northward that
must be resolved before the sale
of the property occurs. A recent
meeting with the DOT resulted in
a shared interest in correcting the
situation. Schuster had discussed
easement requirements for MMU
for the utility poles located along the
highway which were addressed at a
recent board meeting. A letter from
the board indicated they would like
to have an 8 foot easement.
A letter from Jim Garrett,
attorney for the Trudos, included
a request to allow a three foot
easement. The discussion concluded
that eight foot was not feasible
given the congested area and that
three feet is more near to what
already exists. Some of the poles or
guy wires already stand on Trudo
property with no easement in place,
so an agreement would also clear up
this situation as well. The council
directed Mr. Schuster to prepare a
response so that the matter could
continue towards resolution.
Administrator Sander informed
the council of a request made
by Laura Carlson to consider
Obituaries
Richard A. Hager, 64, of
Elkader, IA, formerly of Waukon,
IA, died Thursday, March 10, 2016,
at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in
La Crosse, WI. Visitation will be
held Thursday, March 17th from
4:00 to 7:00 pm at Martin Funeral
Home in Waukon.
Richard Arthur Hager was born
on November 15, 1951 in Waukon,
IA, the son of Arthur Fredrick
and Leona Marie (Glaser) Hager.
He was baptized at Bethlehem
Presbyterian Church in rural
Postville, IA and confirmed at First
Presbyterian Church in Waukon.
He graduated from Waukon High
School in 1970. On June 30, 2001
he married Aileen Mary Tackitt in
a ceremony in rural Harpers Ferry,
IA. Richard spent many years as a
carpenter doing construction; first
for a local builder and then on his
own. Later he worked a number
of years at Northern Engraving
in Waukon and Design Homes in
Prairie du Chien, WI. In 2009 he
returned to school and took classes
at NICC in Calmar, IA. After
earning his CNA license he worked
at Wellington Place Assisted
Living in Decorah for a short time
before health issues caused his early
retirement. Since 2010 he has lived
in Elkader, IA.
Richard was an avid
outdoorsman and loved to go
hunting and fishing. He also
made knives. An accomplished
woodworker, he made many items
of furniture for the home and to give
to relatives and friends. Richard also
enjoyed spending time in the kitchen
and liked to cook and bake.
Richard Hager
1951-2016
Survivors include his wife
Aileen of Elkader, IA; 2 children:
Gayle (Dan) Lutz of Linden, IA
and Cody Hager of Waukon; 3
stepchildren: Shelly (Lonnie)
Wiemerslage of Prairie du Chien,
and Jimmy (Teresa ) Eggers
and Tina (Arlyn) Loper, both of
Monona, IA; 14 grandchildren:
Zoey, Emily, Morgan, Kaylin,
Kenzie, Travis, Jolynn, Jacob,
Samantha, Ty, Trista, Aaron, Leann
and Jesse; 6 great-grandchildren;
and a sister Grace Sorenson of
Waterville, IA.
Online condolences may be left
at www.martinfunerals.com.
McGregor Council adopts budget
At its regular meeting March 9,
the McGregor City Council adopted
a budget for ne next fiscal year. The
process began when Mayor Brooks
opened a scheduled public hearing
to take comments regarding the
proposed 2016-2017 budget. Jean
Erickson asked the council if the
park board budget was $10,000 as
they had requested during budget
preparation. She referenced previous
year expenditures for parks.
City Administrator Sander
explained that the $10,000 budget
request came from the park board
and included projects they would
like to complete. In addition to
projects the city budgets for park
expenditures such as wages, grounds
maintenance, forestry, supplies,
etc that the board does not include
in their request. Amendments
are completed when additional
expenditures occur that were not
included during budget planning.
Since no comments were received
at city hall or by any of the council
members, Mayor Brooks closed the
public hearing.
A scheduled public hearing
to take comments regarding
the proposed 2015-2016 budget
amendment was then opened.
A list of items included in the
amendment was read by the Mayor.
No comments were received at the
hearing or by council or city hall and
the hearing was closed.
The council unanimously
approved the city budget for the next
fiscal year. The new budget contains
a tax levy of $14.08811 per $1,000
of valuation. With the new levy, the
owner of a $100,000 home will pay
$783 in the city’s share of property
taxes after the state mandated
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MXD SEL/LWR YLD CHC HOL STRS, 112.00-116.50
HI DRESSING CTR/BNG COWS, 74.00-90.00
LWR DRESSING CTR/BNG COWS, 60.00-77.00
SHLY ‘AS IS” COWS, 58.00 and down
SLTR BULLS, 100.00-111.00, 98.00 and down
GD QLTY BABY CLVS, 225.00-325.00
LGT WT/WKR CLVS, 175.00 & down
The Monona Outlook, Calmar Courier
and Postville Herald are gearing up
for their Springtime Spruce-Up
publication set to print in April
2016
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to submit photos from their 2015 gardening season
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cute or memorable moments from the planting, growing or harvesting seasons.
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constructing sidewalk along the
upper end of Garnavillo. The
current sidewalk only runs to the end
of the Wall property, which would
require approximately 850 feet of
new sidewalk. Some discussion
had taken place with HR Green and
Carol Tomb, project coordinator for
the FEMA project to see if the area
that is being tubed and leveled might
be used to add a limestone path.
Preliminary discussions didn’t sound
favorable and it would most likely
be best to wait until the project was
completed. The council’s consensus
was to table the discussion to see
what the end result in that area was
and if it would be a feasible location
for a path, or if just having it leveled
and seeded might provide sufficient
area for walking off of the street.
Council members reviewed a
preliminary cost estimate for lining
the sewer main on Walton Ave. This
is an option for sewer lines that are
in relatively good condition. The
council asked to see information
regarding the process and to obtain
two more estimates to consider for a
future budget.
Quotes for the replacement of the
end loader were reviewed and the
trade in allowances offered for the
city’s 2001 end loader. A snow wing
was included for consideration as a
separate item. Sander requested a
revised lease schedule for six years.
The council approved scheduling
a public hearing for April 20, 2016
at 6:30 to take comments regarding
purchase of the 2016 Cat 926M
with snow wing and financing of
$139,250.00,
A Build with Bags grant
application was provided to the
council. The grant request is for
$2,000 towards the purchase of nine
recycled picnic tables for Turner
Park. Total cost for the nine tables is
$5,290.00. The council then voted
to approve submission of the grant
application.
Councilman Carroll expressed
his disappointment that Trilogy
Partners LLC had initiated litigation
against the City and the Planning
and Zoning Commission to overturn
the decision to deny the rezoning
application for the former Holiday
Shores property to W-2 Waterfront
Mixed Use.
Council members approved the
following motions:
The 2015-2016 Budget
Amendment.
Records Retention Policy in
accordance with 372.13 of Iowa
Code.
Grant the Exclusive Right to Sell
Ohmer and RWW II city owned lots
through March 9, 2017.
The following projects for
completion in the 2015-2016 budget:
Mower purchase – Skag Diesel from
J & J Equipment & Sales, $15,329,
Turner Park concrete work – ADA
sidewalks, path connections, patio
extension, $7,776.00 Meyer Concrete,
Concession stand rood and city hall
roof, $8,260.00.
The following projects for
completion in the 2016-2017 budget:
Replace library windows - $5,072.00
– La Crosse Glass, Main St Manhole
6th-7th St. $4,955.00 Vorwald
Enterprises, eliminate lift station
#4 River Rd - $5,119.00, Vorwald
Enterprises.
Suspend alternate side parking in
all winter parking areas and to place
the hoods over the signs on Main
Street effective March 31 through
November 1.
Administrator Sander asked the
elected officials to attend several
meetings of interest being held in
the next few weeks. A sandwich
board from the Christian Science
Church (current city hall) and a
Christian Science Sentinel that have
been in the basement of the city hall
will be donated to the museum for
preservation. An updated project
planning worksheet and completed
project list was provided. Library
Board will be meeting with IPAIT
representative on March 17 at 1:30 to
consider possible investments for the
library trust.
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Northern Pike - Fair: Expect the
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Iowa Network Services (INS)
of Des Moines, Iowa, awarded a
$5,000 Ripple Effect grant to the
city of Monona. The grant will
assist the city’s efforts in nancial,
geographic, and infrastructure
exploration and planning for a
business park development. The
MARCH 4
INS grant was applied for and
matched with another $5,000
grant by Northeast Iowa Telephone
Company (NEIT). The funds will
be used by the City of Monona to
develop an economic growth plan,
with focus on the development of a
commercial business park.
Dollar General has expressed
interest in this property. Owners
of
properties in the Gordon Subdivision
were notified by letter that the
retailer would like to purchase
the lot. Property owners will
vote on
whether to allow a zoning change
for the plot of land.
JASON LOPER
OUTLOOK EDITOR
MARCH 7-8
MARCH 7-8
It looks like Dollar General
hasn’t given up on opening a store
here in Monona. But rst they’ll
need to nd a plot of land.
The discount retailer seems to
have lost interest in the site they
originally targeted because they
were unable to get permission
from the Iowa Department of
Transportation to create an access
drive from US-18.
Now, representatives for Dollar
General have expressed interest
in an empty lot in the Gordon
Subdivision. Since there is an
existing roadway easement at the
site, the retailer would be able to
build a store that would have direct
access from the highway.
The site is ofcially part of
the Gordon Subdivision and thus
would require a zoning change
from residential to commercial. The
proposed site of a new commercial
building may not be popular with
owners in a development that has
been dedicated to new residential
housing.
The proposed store would
sit on a hill that would provide
great visibility along the highway.
However, the site is also adjacent
to residential properties and within
direct view of the balconies at
Garden View Community.
Property owners in the
subdivision will rst vote on
whether they’re willing to accept
a change of zoning in the Gordon
Subdivision. If property owners
approve a zoning change in
subdivision, there would still be a
number of other hurdles before the
store could be built. Among those
potential complications, the matter
of the zoning change would come
before the City of Monona Zoning
and Planning Commission.
Miesner and Dolan travel to Ames for
2016 All State Speech Contest
TUES
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Dollar General expresses interest
Monona receives $10,000 in grants
in Gordon Subdivision property
Pictured left to right: Rogeta Halvorson
- Executive Director of Monona
Chamber and Economic Development,
Steve Hanson - NEIT’s Director
of Business Development, Dan
Canton - Monona City Administrator,
Barb Collins - Mayor, and Sue Cosner
- Iowa Area Development Group’s
Vice President of Community Initiatives
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A total of nearly 60 patients
received the benet of free
dental care as the annual “Have
a Heart” Day hosted by area
dental care providers took place
Saturday, February 13 for the 26th
consecutive year (22 years for
Dental Associates of Prairie du
Chien, P.C.). The event provided an
opportunity for children four to 18
years of age, who have not recently
seen a dentist for whatever reason,
to receive necessary dental care at
no charge.
The doctors and staff at
Waukon Dental, Family Dentistry
Associates of Monona and Dental
Associates of Prairie du Chien,
P.C. provided a variety of dental
services throughout the busy
Saturday, including examinations,
extractions, llings, sealants and
dental hygiene cleanings, all at no
cost to the patient. The extent of
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City of Monona announces new Credit &
Debit Card
payment options offered for paying of utility
bills
MARCH 16
Peyton Miesner (left) and Tyson
Dolan (right) were one of two
groups
from MFL MarMac who attended
All State Speech.
in the speech competition has been
a rewarding experience. “I feel like
I
can take on almost any test if I have
to
because of improv,” Meisner reported.
And Dolan was given the opportunity
to see Iowans’ talents: “Iowa is a very
very talented state, and you should be
proud to be from here.”
Beginning immediately,
individuals who wish to make
payments to the City of Monona
using credit and debit cards may
do so through GovPayNet®.
GovPayNet accepts the major credit
and debit card brands for payments
24/7 on-site, online (www.
GovPayNow.com) or by phone
(1-888-604-7888). Cardholders can
make payments on their own behalf
or on behalf of friends or family.
They need only have some basic
information regarding the payment,
easily provided by the City of
Monona. For added convenience,
GovPayNet has a fully staffed,
bilingual call center available 24/7.
Cardholders pay a service fee
at the time of their transaction.
There are no charges to the City
of Monona for participation in the
GovPayNet service. Improving the
convenience of payment transactions
with the City of Monona means
more frequent and timely payments,
increased agency revenues and
reduced government costs.
Cardholders can pay their
obligations to the City of Monona
in the same way they handle other
transactions, anytime, day or night,
and without having to write a check,
carry large sums of cash, or wait in
line. This increases efciency and
improves service.
GovPayNet accepts Visa®,
MasterCard®, American Express®
and Discover®. “Each business
day, we reconcile the previous day’s
payments with the government
agency and then electronically
forward the cardholders’ payments
in full to the agency’s bank
account,” said Mark MacKenzie,
CEO of GovPayNet. “We also
handle all cardholder calls and
inquiries about any payment issues,”
he added.
GovPayNet, based in
Indianapolis, is a category leader
in accepting credit and debit card
payments on behalf of government
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cardholders annually rely on them
when making payments to over
2,000 agencies in more than 40
states. GovPayNet processes nearly
$200 million annually in payments
to government agencies.
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available is an excellent opportunity
for the City of Monona to be at the
forefront in offering a convenient,
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obligations.
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Public Notice
Clayton County, IA
Vendor Publication Report
Payment Date Range:
02/01/2016 - 02/29/2016
Accent Laser Service, Inc.......................709.65
Advanced Bus. Systems, Inc....................32.45
Advanced Corr. Healthcare,Inc............1,946.36
Adventureland Resort.............................443.52
Akin Ventures, Inc.....................................30.00
Alan Heavens......................................1,531.97
Allamakee-Clayton Electric..................1,028.23
Allamakee-Clayton Rec.......................2,800.24
Allan Troester............................................43.68
Alliant Energy.......................................3,594.69
Alpine Communications Csc..............12,382.15
Ames Environmental, Inc........................125.00
Amy Horns..............................................102.72
Anderson Law Firm................................350.00
Anne Osmundson.....................................25.74
Arlan Quandahl.........................................14.82
Arnold Roepke..........................................50.32
Asphalt Paving Assc. Of Iowa.................780.00
AT&T...........................................................1.48
B & F Fastener Supply Co...................2,474.85
Barn On The Bluff................................2,529.31
Bauer Built...........................................6,034.00
Bill Armstrong..........................................117.24
Black Hawk County...................................85.00
Black Hills Energy...................................973.15
Black Hills Energy................................1,614.49
Bluetarp Financial, Inc............................626.61
Bob Tayek...............................................159.16
Bodensteiner Implement Co.....................32.03
Brown's Sales & Leasing...................20,722.00
Brown's Sales & Leasing........................933.48
Brown's Sales & Leasing........................534.70
Bruce Kann...............................................24.96
C.J. Moyna & Sons..............................3,605.18
Camp Powersports & Napa......................33.28
Cardmember Service...........................2,996.46
Careertrack...............................................98.00
Cdw Government, Inc...............................86.85
Centec Cast Metal Products...................378.05
Central Community Hospital...................222.88
Central Plmbg. & Heating....................3,034.00
Centurylink...........................................1,551.59
Cheryl Scott..............................................54.74
Chiropractic Adv. Clinic...........................175.00
Christopher Weber..................................159.50
City Laundering Co..............................1,324.68
City Of Elkader........................................796.89
Clayton Co. Auditor-Petty Cash................83.85
Clayton Co. Conservation Bd...................29.00
Clayton Co. Dev. Group, Inc................7,000.00
Clayton Co. Recycling.......................47,084.00
Clayton Co. Secondary Road...................90.08
Clayton Co. Secondary Road...................49.67
Clayton County Ema Fund.................37,200.00
Clayton County Register.........................906.90
Clayton County Sheriff..............................78.48
Comelec Services, Inc.......................11,034.32
Corby's Tire & Muffler.............................127.65
Covenant Med. Center.........................4,314.75
D & S Portables, Inc...............................330.00
Darol Engelhardt.....................................188.62
David J. Mason, Attorney........................110.00
Decatur Elec., Inc................................1,865.00
Derrick Henry & Nicole McDermott...........30.00
Des Moines Area Community College....100.00
Dish Network...........................................102
.70
E.B.S.,Attn: Dick Archer.......................5,214.69
Easton's Water Cond................................90.00
Edgewood Reminder................................14.65
Eli Garms....................................................8.13
Elkader Auto & Electric........................1,415.01
Elkader East Side Cem. Assoc.,
%Frank Phippen.............................1,265.00
Elkader True Value.................................152.99
Elkader Vet. Clinic..................................104.50
Ethan Moser...........................................155.00
Evd Enterprises, Inc., Dan Davies..........200.00
Everett's Service..................................1,102.55
Farmer's Culligan....................................369.00
Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery.............310.00
Fauser Energy Resources.................10,858.04
Fayette Co. Sheriff Office.......................203.50
Fisk Farm & Home..................................377.50
Forrest Whitford........................................51.48
Freilinger Construction........................2,890.00
G.S. Supply, Inc........................................25.00
Gage & Gage..........................................257.50
Gage Exterminating................................190.00
Galls, Llc.................................................830.74
Garnavillo Auto & Tire.............................690.30
Garnavillo Fire Dept................................600.00
Garnavillo Oil, Inc..............................15,401.64
Gary Bowden............................................83.46
Gempler's...............................................537.15
Gene Schenke........................................166.67
Geocomm, Inc.....................................7,250.00
Glenn & Rita Radloff...............................103.25
Gregory Lower..........................................56.97
Guttenberg Auto Serv. Center.................163.12
Guttenberg Munc. Hospital.....................708.55
Guttenberg Press...................................572.32
Halpin Tire Service, Inc.............................97.60
Hansel Cemetery Assoc.,
%Lyle Morley.....................................195.00
HawKeye Sanitation, Inc....................11,800.80
Here's Whats Poppin..............................218.60
Heritage Printing Co...............................294.32
Heritage Printing Co...............................130.27
Heritage Printing Co............................1,135.24
IA Dept. Of Public Safety.....................3,727.50
IA Emerg. Mgmt. Assoc..........................150.00
IA Narcotics Off. Assoc...........................200.00
IA Off. Of State Med. Examiner............1,583.00
IA Prison Industries.................................294.26
IA State Extension And Outreach...........500.00
Iaccvso, Decatur Co. Vet. Aff. Off.............60.00
Idot-AttentIon Cashier.............................117.60
Idville......................................................438.85
Iiw, P.C.................................................4,106.12
Iowa Lakes Comm. College......................75.00
Iowa Technologies, Inc...........................515.00
Isac.........................................................290.00
J & C Overhead Doors...........................314.60
J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc....................483.03
James Baker...............................................8.58
Janet Ott.................................................522.01
Jean Gage................................................47.97
Jeremy Nelson........................................132.25
Jim Smith..................................................27.30
John Deere Financial Services............1,088.23
Johnson Co. Med. Examiner...............2,289.00
Johnson's Restaurant & Reception Hall.300.00
Justin Flage............................................145.32
Kari Friedlein............................................56.16
Keppler Landscaping..............................188.50
Keystone Labs., Inc..................................12.00
Kuempel Hardware...................................15.99
Larry Gibbs.............................................217.38
Leon Trappe...........................................200.00
Leonard Funeral Homes, Inc...............1,500.00
Light Source............................................113.70
Lime Rock Springs Co.-Pepsi.................238.35
Linda Zuercher........................................284.18
Linn Co. Treasurer, %J.Miller, Aud..........372.67
Louis Rowell.............................................32.26
Mail Services, Llc....................................524.30
Marco, Inc...............................................546.80
Mar-Han, Inc.............................................39.75
Marion Cemetery Assoc.........................290.00
Martin Equip. Of IA-IL, Inc....................6,789.35
Public Notice
Mary Klink.................................................21.06
McClean Law Office.............................1,665
.96
McGregor Munc. Utilities..........................45.93
Melanie S. Anundsen, Crt. Rept.............188.00
Metal Craft, Inc....................................2,994.51
Meuser Lumber Co................................170.11
Meyer Mechanical..................................332.95
Meyer's Auto Service..............................295.95
Michele Dickers........................................78.00
Mid-America Publ. Corp.........................660.54
Mike Cook...............................................200.00
Mike Finnegan........................................116.61
Mike Horns.............................................104.59
Mike Tucker..............................................53.04
Mitchell's Construction.......................10,500.00
Monona Cemetery Association............1,135.00
Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc.................675.86
Moyson Resources.................................200.00
Mt. Harmony Cemetery,
%Helen Jennings...............................360.00
Myron Phelps............................................37.50
Nadings' Service & Sporting.....................29.03
Napa Auto Parts.......................................28.28
NE District-Isaa,D.McWhirter..................325.00
NE IA Telephone Co............................3,040.00
Neopost USA, Inc...................................161.91
Norma Mason.........................................200.00
Northeast IA Rc&D............................32,867.00
Office Depot............................................213.23
Omniform, Inc.........................................279.00
Oneneck It Solutions..............................858.00
Peggy Lane............................................286.07
Pomp's Tire Service, Inc.........................322.00
Preservation Iowa.....................................50.00
Pro-Build.................................................171.26
Probuild - Elkader.....................................17.84
Proforma.....................................................8.80
Pronto Market.........................................149.00
Pronto Market.........................................402.58
Randy McMillin........................................118.80
Rebecca Spielbauer.................................25.74
Rich Fiedler.............................................198.96
Ricky Thurn.............................................293.77
Ricoh USA, Inc.......................................144.98
Rita Zapf...................................................96.29
Rite Price Office Supply..........................542.73
Rodas Chevrolet, Inc................................44.20
Roger Mohning.........................................14.04
Ron McCartney.......................................161.07
Ron Sass..................................................17.16
Sadler Power Train..............................2,850.00
Sarah Moser...........................................394.57
Sautter's Auto Sales.................................65.00
Scenic Acres......................................16,679.00
Scherrman's Implement..........................703.52
Schumacher Elevator Co........................292.94
Scott Van Keppel, L.L.C..........................573.05
Sear's 66 Service........................................9.00
Select Prop.Mgmt...................................200.00
Sherri Stoffel.............................................18.72
Smitty's Oil & Tire...................................205.85
Southern Computer Warehouse...............39.15
St. Joseph's Cemetery Assoc.................790.00
Star Equipment Ltd..............................1,550.00
State Hygienic Lab.................................380.00
Steve Heidt.............................................500.00
Storey Kenworthy ; Matt Parrot.................67.62
Superior Welding Supply........................166.45
The Pines B & B.....................................167.58
Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc................677.26
Three Rivers Farm Serv. Co................4,639.82
Tim Finley...............................................200.00
Tony Puelz................................................30.57
Treat America Food Services...................23.61
Tyler Technologies, Inc......................23,932.71
U.S. Cellular............................................706.57
U.S. Postmaster......................................378.00
Unitypoint Clinic-Occup Med...................100.00
Van Wyngarden & Abrahamson..............153.80
Visiting Nurses' Assoc.......................44,904.44
Volga Valley Conv. Store,
C/O Charley's......................................30.00
Voltmer, Inc.............................................340.00
Waste Management Of WI-MN............2,588.30
Wayne Schwickerath, Isaa Secy.............650.00
Weber Paper Co.......................................52.00
Welter Storage Equip. Co.......................168.00
Wilkes Sure Save.....................................27.23
Windridge Implements..............................10.18
Windstream............................................371.36
Zach Herrmann, Attorney........................392.00
Ziegler, Inc...........................................8,040.17
Grand Total:....................................458,194.49
City Of Farmersburg: Minutes Of Fy 2017
Budget Hearing
Call to Order: Mayor Radloff called the
hearing of the FY 2017 Proposed Budget to
order at 6:05 p.m., Monday, March 7, 2016, at
City Hall.
Roll Call/Attendance: Answering roll call
were council members Corlett, Dennler, Morley, and Torkelson; Council member Bennett
was absent. Also in attendance was City Clerk
Feuerhelm and Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer
Sedlmayr.
Statement of Purpose: Mayor Radloff stated that the purpose of the public hearing was
to present the proposed budget, to hear and
to comment about the budget proposal for FY
2017.
Ending Public Hearing: Corlett moved,
second by Torkelson, that the public hearing be
ended. VOTING “Yes”: Corlett, Dennler, Morley, and Torkelson; no “No” votes. Motion carried. Mayor Radloff ended the hearing at 6:07
p.m.
CITY OF FARMERSBURG: MINUTES OF
THE MARCH 7, 2016, REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Call to Order: Mayor Glenn A. Radloff
called the regular meeting of the Farmersburg
City Council to order at 6:07 p.m., Monday,
March 7, 2016, at City Hall.
Roll Call/Attendance: Answering roll call
were council members Margaret Corlett, Ron
Dennler, Herbert Morley, and Travis Torkelson.
Council member Beau Bennett was absent.
Also in attendance was City Clerk Heidi Feuerhelm.
Agenda: Morley moved, second by Dennler to approve the agenda with the addition of
Ordinance No. 201601, 201602, 201603, and
Resolution No 2016-16. VOTING “Yes”: Corlett, Dennler, Morley, and Torkelson; no “No”
votes. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda: Torkelson moved, second by Corlett, to approve the consent agenda.
VOTING “Yes”: Corlett, Dennler, Morley, and
Torkelson; no “No” votes. Motion carried. a)
Minutes of the February 1, 2016, regular meeting of the council; b) February report of the treasurer; c) placement on the record—Fire Department February 8, 2016, meeting proceedings;
(d) Library Board meeting minutes - unavailable; and e) claims of $26,833.25.
Communication and Correspondence:
Council reviewed thank yous from charities. No
action was taken regarding Trees for Kids Program. It was the consensus of the council that
Deputy City Clerk – Treasurer Sedlmayr attend
the meeting regarding the Brownfields Program
in Elkader on March 29, 2016.
Water and Sewer Departments: Volutes
have been installed and were partially covered
by insurance.
Library: The library board has hired Sandra
Glawe as the new director.
Banking: Motion by Dennler, 2nd by Torkelson to change checking account from current checking with interest to a money market
checking account. Voting “Yes”: Corlett, Dennler, Morley, and Torkelson; no “No” votes. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 2016-15 Adoption of FY
2017 Budget: Morley moved, second by Torkelson, to adopt the FY 2017 Budget as posted.
Roll Call Vote: Bennett (absent), Corlett (yes),
Dennler (yes), Morley (yes), and Torkelson
(yes). Whereupon, Mayor Radloff declared
Resolution No. 2016-15 duly adopted.
Budget Amendment for FY 2016: Motion by
Corlett, 2nd by Morley to set the budget amendment hearing for Monday, April 4, 2016, with
a publication date of March 23, 2016. Voting
“Yes”: Corlett, Dennler, Morley, and Torkelson;
no “No” votes. Motion carried.
Ordinance Amendment: Motion by Morley, 2nd by Corlett to introduce Ordinance No.
201601, inserting a sub article to Article 203
Solid Waste Disposal, requiring an application for utility services. Roll Call Vote: Bennett
(absent), Corlett (yes), Dennler (yes), Morley
(yes), and Torkelson (yes). Whereupon, Mayor
Radloff declared the motion carried and Ordinance 201601 was read the first time. Motion by
Torkelson, 2nd by Morley to dispense with the
second meeting rule, so that Ordinance 201601
be read the second time. Roll Call Vote: Bennett (absent), Corlett (yes), Dennler (yes), Morley (yes), and Torkelson (yes). Whereupon,
Mayor Radloff declared the motion carried and
Ordinance 201601 was read a second time.
Motion by Morley, 2nd by Corlett to dispense
with the third meeting rule and Ordinance
201601 be read a third time. Roll Call Vote:
Bennett (absent), Corlett (yes), Dennler (yes),
Morley (yes), and Torkelson (yes). Whereupon,
Mayor Radloff declared the motion carried and
Ordinance 201601 was read a third time. Motion by Torkelson, 2nd by Morley to adopt Ordinance 201601. Roll Call Vote: Bennett (absent),
Corlett (yes), Dennler (yes), Morley (yes), and
Torkelson (yes). Whereupon, Mayor Radloff
declared Ordinance 201601 duly adopted.
Motion by Morley, 2nd by Dennler to introduce Ordinance No. 201602, inserting a sub
article to Article 204 Sanitary Sewer Systems,
requiring an application for utility services.
(yes). Whereupon, Mayor Radloff declared the
motion carried and Ordinance 201602 was read
the first time. Motion by Dennler, 2nd by Morley to dispense with the second meeting rule,
so that Ordinance 201602 be read the second
time. Roll Call Vote: Bennett (absent), Corlett
(yes), Dennler (yes), Morley (yes), and Torkelson (yes). Whereupon, Mayor Radloff declared
the motion carried and Ordinance 201602 was
read a second time. Motion by Corlett, 2nd by
Torkelson to dispense with the third meeting
rule and Ordinance 201602 be read a third time.
a third time. Motion by Dennler, 2nd by Corlett to adopt Ordinance 201602. Roll Call Vote:
Mayor Radloff declared Ordinance 201602 duly
adopted.
Motion by Corlett, 2nd by Torkelson to
introduce Ordinance No. 201603, inserting
a sub article to Article 207 Public Water System, requiring an application for utility services.
the first time. Motion by Morley, 2nd by Dennler to dispense with the second meeting rule,
so that Ordinance 201603 be read the second
time. Roll Call Vote: Bennett (absent), Corlett
(yes), Dennler (yes), Morley (yes), and Torkelson (yes). Whereupon, Mayor Radloff declared
the motion carried and Ordinance 201603 was
read a second time. Motion by Torkelson, 2nd
by Corlett to dispense with the third meeting
rule and Ordinance 201603 be read a third time.
a third time. Motion by Dennler, 2nd by Morley to adopt Ordinance 201603. Roll Call Vote:
Mayor Radloff declared Ordinance 201603 duly
adopted.
Resolution No. 2016-16: Motion by Corlett,
2nd by Dennler to adopt Resolution No. 201616 setting the Utility Application Form. Voting
“Yes”: Corlett, Dennler, Morley, and Torkelson;
no “No” votes. Mayor Radloff declared Resolution No. 2016-16 duly adopted.
Nuisances: City Clerk Feuerhelm reported
to the council that the Clayton County Sheriff’s
Department had contacted the office about another incident with the dog from 202 E Church
Street biting a pedestrian. Motion by Corlett,
2nd by Dennler to follow the direction of the City
Attorney. Voting “Yes”: Corlett, Dennler, Morley
and Torkelson; no “No” votes. Motion carried.
Agenda items for next meeting: Budget
amendment hearing, Fire Department cement
work, Code book update, storm sewer clean
out, vicious dog update.
Adjournment: Corlett moved, second by
Morley, to adjourn the meeting. Voting “Yes”:
Corlett, Dennler, Morley, and Torkelson. Mayor
Radloff declared the motion carried and adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. The next
regular meeting of the Council will follow the 6
p.m. FY 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing on
Monday, April 4, 2016, at City Hall (208 South
Main Street).
Report of the Treasurer: Bank statement
credits of 29,119.39 and debits of -25,215.22:
General Account 809.24 & -4,282.56; Library
Board Regular Account 538.37 & -557.20; Library Board Memorial Trust 95.02 & 0.00; Library Petty Cash 0.00 & -10.17; Library Dollar
Summer Reading Program General Grant 0.00;
Local Option Sales Tax Accounts 2,317.50
& -924.25 ; Debt Service General Obligation
Bonds Account 30.52; Employee Benefits from
Corporation Taxes Account 165.40 & -284.75;
Employee Benefits from Utility Rep. Taxes 4.18
& -17.68; Water Account 5,104.21 & -1,933.12;
Utility Deposit Water Fund: -75.07; Water Reserve Account .46; Sewer Account 16,254.27
& -15,026.72; Solid Waste Account 1,652.10 &
-1,734.75; Road Use Tax Account 2,047.96 &
-0.00; Farm to Market Roads: 0.00; Fire Department Regular Account 100.12 & -368.95; Fire
Department New Building Account .02; Restricted City Hall-Library Building Account .02.
Claims of $26,833.25: Waste Management of WI-MN (solid waste services) 1,734.75;
Fisk Farm & Home Supply (supplies, keys)
7.93; Office of Auditor of State (periodic exam
fee) 900.00; Keystone Laboratories (analyses) 12.00; Mid-America Publishing (Santa
ad) 27.00; Olsgard Auto Sales (plow shoes)
80.00; Gardner, Majil (postage reimbursement)
10.17; Northway Corporation (volute parts, labor, freight, mileage) 13,503.99; Alliant Energy
(28 days electricity) 2,228.90; Fauser Energy
(unleaded) 164.50; Northeast Iowa Telephone
(phones) 209.25; NEITC (internet donated)
44.95; Northeast Iowa Community Action (2016
donation) 75.00; Helping Services of Iowa (2016
donation) 75.00; Subtance Abuse Services of
Clayton County (2016 donation) 100.00; McInerney, Killian (utility and deposit refund) 153.27;
Treasurer State Iowa (SIT) 107.00; IRS (withheld) 772.52; IPERS (withheld) 499.65; Hawkins, Inc. (azone 15) 318.05; Joe’s Plumbing
and Heating (sewer jetter) 625.00; Alpine Communications (internet security) 4.95 & (building
security) 29.95; Iowa Association of Municipal
Utilities (annual dues) 442.44; Meyer’s Auto
Body (snow truck repairs) 1,111.61; Rite Price
Office Supply (office supplies) 77.62; Black Hills
Energy (31 days heating) 594.58; Mid America
Publishing (minutes & annual budget publishing) 209.54; Keystone Laboratories, Inc. (analyses) 12.00; payroll 2,701.63
Heidi Feuerhelm, City Clerk
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Present: Larry Gibbs, Ron McCartney; Absent: Gary Bowden; Guests: Mike Tschirgi, Pat
McTaggart, Sue Meyer, Jenna Pollock, Harry
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The public hearing regarding the FY 2017
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The Board of Supervisors addressed specific
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Gibbs moved to adopt the budget proposal
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Gibbs moved to approve the liquor license
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Ruff Report
News from the Statehouse, March 11, 2016
Throughout session I have been
working on a bill that will clarify
what screeners and assessments are
looked at in pertaining to reading,
more specifically for 3rd grade.
Current law starting next year is if
a 3rd grader is not reading at grade
level, they could potentially be
retained.
Schools across Iowa were under
the impression from the Dept. of
Education that retention would be
based on a 60 second fluency test.
This is not the case. My bill helps
clarify that teachers through all the
elementary grades can look at the
other assessments that they give
or might give to truly address the
reading proficiency of a student, not
simply how fast they can read.
The other parts of my bill also
make sure that our parents are kept
abreast of their students reading
progress throughout the year
especially if they are not reading at
grade level. Communication and
keeping all invested parties engaged
are essential to the student’s
success.
HF2413 is now awaiting a vote
in the Senate.
Over the past few weeks, myself
along with Representative Hanusa
and others, have been working
on an overhaul to our Vocational
Programs in our public schools.
In order to improve cooperation
with community colleges, as well as
promote apprenticeship programs,
the House has approved a bill to
update Iowa’s Career and Technical
Education (CTE) programs in
local high schools. Apprenticeship
programs in Iowa are essential to
growing Iowa’s skilled workforce
in careers that require additional
training beyond high school, but not
necessarily requiring a four year
degree.
In addition to aligning CTE
with national standards, the
bill would have school districts
set local advisory boards with
representatives of public members
with expertise in their field to better
prepare students for careers after
high school.
Regional CTE Planning
Partnerships would also be
developed and will include input
from businesses, industry leaders,
school districts, community colleges
and area education agencies. Some
of the laws governing these types
of classes offered at high schools
in conjunction with community
colleges have not been updated
since the 1980's.
The current career and academic
plan that all 8th grade students must
complete before moving on to high
school is being revamped as well.
The new plan will be coordinated
with a team of educators (not just a
single student counselor) and better
prepare the student for successful
completion of the high school core
curriculum. The plan will require
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Scammers will not only try to get
your refund, but may use the tax
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from you or claim that you have to
pay them for owed taxes.
Scammers operate via email,
through the postal service, or
over the phone impersonating the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Scammers may even threaten
you with arrest, deportation, or
suspension of your business or
driver’s license unless you comply
with their demands. In addition,
some scammers may attempt to use
the personal information you give
them to file a phony tax return and
collect your refund.
While the IRS does deal with
individuals that owe money to
the government, they have rules
that they follow. It’s important to
remember that the IRS will never:
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payment of taxes owed.
• Call about taxes owed without
first mailing you a bill.
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providing you the opportunity to
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method such as prepaid debit card.
• Ask for credit or debit card
numbers over the phone.
• Threaten arrest by law
enforcement if you don’t pay.
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claiming to be from the IRS, don’t
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if a mailing, email, or phone call
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Iowa Insurance Division offer tips
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scams through their website: www.
iowafraudfighters.gov/. In addition,
the IRS has resources available at
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Remember there are only 2
forums left for the session!
March 19th at the Waukon Farm
Bureau starting at 11:15
March 26th at the library in
Strawberry Point starting at 10am
As always I am here to serve
you. Please feel free to contact me
with any comments or questions at
[email protected]. Until next
week!
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In an effort to build public
awareness and encourage discussion
of frac sand mining and its
proposed expansion in Clayton
County, the Clayton County
Conservation Awareness Network
(CCCAN) has prepared a list of
questions about a rezoning proposal
now under debate by county
officials.
CCCAN is a grass roots group
working to provide information
about conservation issues and how
they may affect our land, water,
and other natural resources.
A “Mine Reserve Expansion Study
Committee,” which was appointed
after the Clayton County Planning
and Zoning Commission tabled a
rezoning request in December, has
given the public the opportunity to
submit written questions about the
proposal by attending committee
meetings. Several landowners
requested that their land be rezoned
from agricultural to heavy industrial
to allow mining by Pattison Sand of
Clayton. Questions posed by CCCAN
range from the number of jobs
Pattison provides for county
residents, to the company’s impacts
on roads, to air and water quality, to
potential effects on tourism, to legal
matters of zoning, to how mined
land will be reclaimed. CCCAN
members hope that a thorough
examination of a variety of issues
will help county officials make
decisions about mining that are in
the best interests of the majority of
Clayton County citizens.
For a complete list of questions,
as well as links to more information
about the Planning and Zoning
study committee, visit www.
claytoncountycan.com
For the past five years, the nonprofit Clayton County Conservation
Awareness Network (CCCAN) has
been a grass roots voice for local
conservation issues.
As such, CCCAN has prepared
questions about a proposal to rezone
746 acres along the Great River
Road from agricultural to heavy
industrial to allow underground
mining by Pattison Sand. These
questions are in response to a
request from the Mine Reserve
Expansion Study Committee,
which was appointed after the
Clayton County Planning and
Zoning Commission tabled the
rezoning plan for further study.
The committee asked for public
questions.
Before ruling on the rezoning
request and restrictions that should
apply, Clayton County CAN
believes county officials should
ask and have answered these and
other questions and concerns about
community impact, zoning laws,
economics, the environment, and
future reclamation.
Every decision made
by community
leaders should collectively consider
taxpayers’ interests and concerns,
carefully weigh the costs and
benefits, and ultimately be made in
the best interests of the majority of
the citizens of the county.
To contact our organization
about this or any other subject,
you can email us at mail@
claytoncountycan.com. Additional
information about CCCAN can be
found at www.claytoncountycan.
com or on Facebook as Clayton
County Conservation Awareness
Network. QUESTIONS
ZONING
1. What stipulations or
restrictions can the Clayton County
Planning and Zoning Commission,
Board of Adjustment, and/or Board
of Supervisors legally put on
mining to reduce its impact on the
environment and the community?
2. Does rezoning to heavy
Industrial allow the current or
future owner(s) to use the property
in any way that doesn’t directly
conflict with current zoning
ordinances?
3. What stipulations can county
boards put on the rezoned land
to preclude future – potentially
undesirable - heavy industrial use
(examples: heavy manufacturing,
storage of petroleum products
under pressure, railroads and public
utilities, truck and freight terminals)
if the land is sold or otherwise not
used for mining?
4. If the proposed rezoning
specifies “underground mining,”
what is the assurance that all
mining activities and impacts are
underground? Operations associated
with mining currently are quite
visible from public roads. Will those
or other operations be expanded as
a result of this rezoning?
5. Once the land is rezoned to
Heavy Industrial, is it possible to
return the zoning classification
to agricultural or another zoning
status?
6. In 2014, a Pattison Sand
spokesman said that the company
had at least 20 years of reserves.
If so, why is this rezoning needed
now?
7. Does current Clayton County
zoning limit sand processing to only
material mined on the site, or is it
legal to bring sand from elsewhere,
such as Wisconsin?
COMMUNITY IMPACT
1. What are the rights of
neighbors in the immediate and
surrounding community, and how
will their health and livelihoods
be impacted by expanded mining
operations, blasting, truck traffic,
dust, and noise?
2. What are the potential health
impacts of dust and fine particulates
of silica sand not only on Pattison
employees, but also on neighbors?
3. Truck traffic in communities
such as Garnavillo can degrade
streets and roads and decrease
property values along those roads.
Will those communities and
property owners be compensated?
ECONOMIC
1. How many jobs does Pattison
Sand bring to Clayton County, and
how much does that payroll mean to
county residents?
2. How connected to the local
economy is the frac sand mine at
Clayton? Where do miners live and
shop, and how much do they
contribute to the Clayton County
economy? What equipment and
supplies can be purchased locally?
3. Recent petroleum market
volatility and resultant Pattison
layoffs have shown that the frac
sand market can be unpredictable.
Does this create uncertainty
about mining jobs? Could
that uncertainty disrupt local
communities and depress local
economies?
4. What are the costs of the
mine to Clayton County taxpayers?
For example: road maintenance
and repair, and a proposed new
Garnavillo bypass? What are the
benefits vs. those costs?
ENVIRONMENTAL
1. Pattison Sand has suggested
that for a large part of their existing
operation - mining, cleaning, sand
storage, and spoil – that runoff is
not an issue because of “internal
drainage” at the site. What is
internal drainage and where does
the water go? Have water discharges
from the site ever reached the
Mississippi River?
2. Where will materials
extracted from expanded mining
operations (spoil) be placed? Is
there enough storage capacity at
the existing site to accommodate
additional spoil from the proposed
expansion without having to disturb
more of the surface? If not, what is
the plan and estimated need?
3. Pattison Sand has made
assurances that there will no visual
surface impact from underground
mining on the land proposed for
rezoning. However, past and current
mining impacts are quite clearly
visible from Mississippi Road. Can
there be zoning restrictions that
ensure there will be no additional
surface damage as a result of the
rezoning to heavy industrial?
4. Are adequate steps being
taken to protect any threatened
or endangered species or cultural
resources? Have any threatened or
endangered species been destroyed
by current operations?
5. Are landowners being advised
of options they may have, such as
conservation easements, if they do
not want mining on or under their
land?
6. What are the potential impacts
on wells in the general region of the
mine? Will underground mining
prevent any future wells from being
drilled in the mine area?
7. There is one Iowa mine
inspector in the Iowa Department
of Agriculture for more than 1,100
registered mine sites. Is that enough
to ensure compliance with mining
regulations?
8. How many high capacity
wells does Pattison now use in sand
processing? Could rezoning allow
more wells, with potential impacts
on neighbors?
RECLAMATION
1. What are the requirements for
post-mining reclamation, and could
Clayton County or Iowa taxpayers
end up being responsible when
the mine ceases operation? Does
Clayton County have an ordinance
regarding mining reclamation?
2. Has Pattison Sand posted
a bond sufficient to cover future
reclamation costs? How much
reclamation has Pattison Sand done
on land no longer used for mining
operations?
3. Have current reclamation
efforts, if any, been successful?
Is the necessary topsoil for
reclamation available on the site?
Has topsoil from the current
mine site been sold or disposed of
elsewhere?
4. Planting and grading for
reclamation associated with recent
mining along Mississippi Road
shows a marked lack of diversity
and habitat compared with the
landscape prior to mining. Are there
any minimal standards that need
to be achieved with post mining
reclamation? If so, who monitors
and enforces those standards?
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OPINION
11
Fifteen Bulldog wrestlers receive varsity letters
chad drahn
in the UIC meet, they crowned six
champions: Egan, Johanningmeier,
Korby Keehner, Olson, Doeppke,
and Fletcher. Four year participants
on the team are Fletcher,
DuCharme, and Lang.
Zachary Trudo, who placed
second in the UIC and fifth at
sectionals was named rookie of the
year. Another freshman, Tanniehill,
was second at sectionals and
recorded the fastest pin at eight
seconds.
Freshman Michael Egan was
second at sectionals and districts
and was a state quailifier. He was
named most outstanding freshman,
Granby Award.
Freshman Garret Keehner had
the most reversals with 27. Korby
Keehner, freshman, had the most
team points with 279.
Sophomore Brady Olson had
the most match points with 276
and earned the most outstanding
sophomore award and the most
courageous award.
outlook sports
The Bulldog wrestlers had an
award-winning season as they were
undefeated in the dual season and
won the Upper Iowa Conference
championship. Fifteen young men
received varsity letters as there were
seven freshmen, one sophomore,
two juniors and five seniors. There
were also seven grapplers who
received junior varsity letters.
Two Bulldogs, Hunter Fletcher
and Michael Egan represented their
school and teammates at the State
Wrestling tournament.
Varsity letter winners
were Zachary Trudo, Michael
Egan, Dylan Corlett, Nathan
Johanningmeier, Garret Keehner,
Korby Keehner, Brady Olson, David
Bradford, Riley Doeppke, Kordell
DuCharme, Bryce Burke, Hunter
Fletcher, Robert Lang and Brayde
Miller.
With all Bulldogs scoring points
Junior David Bradford was
named all-around athlete. Another
junior, Doeppke was the most
improved.
Senior DuCharme, had 100 wins
and got the blood sweat and tears
award and clock watcher award.
Another senior Burke received a
S A L T award. Senior Fletcher, a
state qualifier, had 100 wins, most
pins, 26; most takedowns, 66 and
earned the most valuable wrestler
award. Lang received a blood, sweat
and tears award and the final senior
Miller was a blood, sweat and tears
award winner and also received a
key match award.
Korby Keehner, Fletcher and
Olson had over 40 wins each as
their respective records were 45-7,
44-11 and 40-9. Fetcher had 26 pins,
Korby Keehner, 25 and Lang 20.
With a core group of
underclassmen, the Bulldogs are
looking forward to another exciting
season in 2016-17.
tcirtsiD loohcS ytinummoC
Thursday, Mar 17, 2016
End of 3rd Quarter
1:20 Early St. Patrick’s Day Friday, Mar 18, 2016
Begin 4th Quarter 12:00pm-2:30 pm 8th Grade
Visit Day to the High School
3:30pm-5:30pm Dodgeball
Tournament McGregor Center
Saturday, Mar 19, 2016
Young Americans Red Carpet
Gala @ West Delaware
Pinewood Derby Races McGregor Center
8:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday, Mar 20, 2016
1st Day of Spring Monday, Mar 21, 2016
Middle School Track Begins 10:30am-2:45pm Bulldog Pride
Day (6th-8th) Hoffman Hall
(Prairie du Chien, WI)
4:30pm Track: High School
Conference Indoor @ Luther
4:30pm Track: Boys/GirlsVarsity
Conference Indoor @ Luther
Wednesday, Mar 23, 2016
Career Fair Fayette, IA
8th and 10th graders attending.
No early dismissal Thursday, Mar 24, 2016
Professional Development
2:20 PM Dismissal Friday, Mar 25, 2016
No School - Spring Break ca M r a M L F M
MFL MarMac Iowa State University Theatre announces
Calendar
Inaugural Freshman Scholarships
Iowa State University Theatre
is for the first time accepting
applications for freshman
scholarships. The dollar amount
of scholarships awarded will total
$14,000, including two $2,000
scholarships. The scholarship are
available through the generosity
of Frank Ferguson, an Iowa State
University alum.
Any student with a 3.0 high
school G.P.A. who has been
admitted and accepted to Iowa State
University, majoring in Performing
Arts with an emphasis in
eitherActing/Directing or Theatrical
Design and Technology is eligible.
Applicants will need to complete
a scholarship application form
which can be found at http://tinyurl.
com/h69zfum and e-mail a resume
and two letters of reference to
[email protected]. Upon
completing the application process,
candidates will be contacted to
schedule an audition/interview time.
Scholarship auditions and
interviews will be held on Saturday,
March 19, 2016 at Fisher Theater on
the Iowa State University Campus
in Ames. Actors will present a
three-minute audition consisting
of two contrasting monologues.
Design/technical students will
present a portfolio of their work,
including a ten-minute presentation.
The audition/interview day will
also include an interview with
the Theatre faculty scholarship
committee, an informal discussion
with ISU Theatre students, and
include a tour of the Fisher Theater
facilities.
Questions can be addressed to
Associate Professor of Theatre Brad
Dell at: [email protected] or by
calling 515-294-0184.
Howe Family
Donates to Dollars
for Scholars
The MFL MarMac Dollars for
Scholars program has received a
donation from the Howe Family
in memory of their mother, Betty.
Two scholarships of $500 each will
be awarded at the 2016 graduation
ceremony. One scholarship will
be awarded to a graduating Senior
that is pursuing a career in Nursing
and also one scholarship to a
graduating Senior pursuing a career
in Agriculture.
MFL MarMac Dollars for
Scholars encourages students to
begin developing their online
profiles now, to assure they
are alerted about scholarship
opportunities in advance
of deadlines. In addition to
scholarships, students will also
have access to exclusive volunteer
and internship opportunities that
may be available to them, as well
as a wealth of financial aid and
college success tools and resources
provided by Scholarship America.
Scholarship America’s Dollars
for Scholars® program is a national
network of nearly 1,100 local
chapters, driven by local volunteers
that help hometown students in
over 3,000 communities across
the country. In addition to raising
funds and distributing scholarships
for students, chapters also provide
assistance with college readiness
and the financial aid process.
Morgan Henkes, Registered Dental Hygienist, at Family Dentistry
Associates of Monona is pictured visiting with the children at Elkader
Childcare and Learning Center in celebration of Children’s National
Dental Health Month.
Morgan visited with the children on how to take care of their teeth
and to learn healthy habits from their parents and caregivers by daily
brushing, flossing, visiting the dentist regularly and giving them healthy
foods. Teaching children good oral care is a great way to set healthy
habits for life!
Corrected wrestling page being rerun
Correction: Last week’s signature wrestling page in The Outlook
contained several spelling errors and omissions. The mistakes were
inadvertent and we regret the errors. We are rerunning the tribute page
in today’s Outlook. Please accept our apology.
Buy a 2015-16
basketball flash drive
to support the
MFL MarMac Booster Club
Over 600 photos by
Grant Langhus
to choose from!
$20 per Flash Drive
Available at The Outlook office: 116 W Center St, Monona
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SPORTS
12
BULLDOG WRESTLING
FRONT ROW
Mackenzie Gramlich, Bailey
Boland, Brenna Boland, Brooklyn
Landt, Lizzie Miene, Jerica Meana,
Sierra Wiebensohn, Kaitlyn Berns,
Emily Hanson and Eden Heying
SECOND ROW
Kaleb Krueger, Brady Olson,
Colton Dettman, David Bradford,
Riley Doeppke, Dylan Corlett,
Avery Smith and John Paul
Murphy
THIRD ROW
Chet Bachman, Jamarr
Tanniehill, Zach Trudo, Michael
Egan, Austin Ruff, Nathan
Johanningmeier, Hunter Miller,
Tracy Decker and Travis Johnson
BACK ROW
Matt Knipfel, Bryce Burke,
Corbin Gardner, Bobby Lang,
Hunter Fletcher, Brayde Miller,
Kordell Ducharme and Korby
Keehner
Garret Keener not pictured.
BRYCE BURKE
KORDELL DUCHARME
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HUNTER FLETCHER
BOBBY LANG
BRAYDE MILLER
Brenna Boland, Brooklyn Landt, Lizzie Miene,
Sierra Wiebensohn, Jerica Meana and Kaitlyn Berns
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