Trinity Catholic School Holds Their Christmas
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Trinity Catholic School Holds Their Christmas
Vol. 36, Issue 52 Tuesday, December 23, 2014 P.O. Box 507, Calmar, IA 52132 | [email protected] | (563) 562-3488 | www.calmarcourier.com | USPS: 335-690 NEWS WMC staff giving back 2 NEWS TCS students let us know it’s time to “Get in Line for Christmas.” Spillville Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 5th 6 NEWS Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H Club Meeting 8 SPORTS Lady Trojans take the “W” over the Vikings 10 Trinity Catholic School Holds Their Christmas Program Story and photos by Annette Kriener Trinity Catholic School in Protivin held their annual Christmas Program on Wednesday evening, December 17. Their theme this year was Get in Line for Christmas. Prior to the program Mrs. Jane Karels’ piano students each performed a Christmas selection. Students sang various songs while the 4th, 5th and 6th grade students did a play reenacting Joseph and Mary coming to Bethlehem to have baby Jesus. Songs included: Get in Line for Christmas, God is Gonna Work it all Out, Medley at the Manger, We are a Flock, Hark Photos by Joyce Meyer With flurries in the air, 60 children and parents hustled into the Spillville Public Library in their pajamas and blankets Tuesday evening December 16 for the annual Holiday P.J. Party. Everyone was in a festive mood listening to Christmas stories, singing songs with sleigh bells and hand held lights. Library board members Kristie Wiltgen, Sandy Oblander, Lana Ott, Joyce Meyer, Library Director Eva Skretta and volunteer Cheryl Novak helped put the event on for the community. Santa Claus made the evening more exciting as he arrived to get the children’s wish lists and pose for photos, besides reading books and leading holiday songs. There were also snacks and an opportunity to color holiday pictures during the annual event. A big thank you to all the other volunteers who helped in any way to make the evening special for the little ones and a big shout out to President Lana Ott who truly is a bright star all year round, volunteering countless hours and untiring effort to give back to her community. Joyce Meyer Photography took photos with Santa and designed and donated holiday cards which can be picked up at the Spillville Public Library free of charge. the Herald Angels Sing, Medley of the Star, Hallelujah-Come and Sing, Emmanuel and Go Tell it on the Mountain. As always, the students did an excellent job. MORE PHOTOS to page 9 MORE PHOTOS to page 20 Santa arrived in Spillville to read stories and sing songs at the library Tuesday. In this Issue: Opinion ..................................4, 8 Worship......................................5 Sports ...................................9-14 Legals ................................. 17-18 Classifieds ............................... 19 $0.75 per copy Standing from left are Cheryl Novak, Kristie Wiltgen, Sandy Oblander and Lana Ott who entertained the group of 60 during the holiday PJ Party at the Spillville Santa read books and sang songs during the Holiday PJ party at the Public Library. Spillville Public Library. Official Paper of Calmar, Fort Atkinson, Ridgeway, Waucoma, Winneshiek County & Turkey Valley Community Schools 2 news Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Waucomaʼs Library Holiday Program Cancelled Cancellation for the Waucoma’s Library Holiday, due to circumstances beyond the library’s control we will be unable to have it this year. Waucoma Event Center Hosting New Yearʼs Eve “Confetti and Cocktails” Come and celebrate the New Year at the Waucoma Event Center on December 31 from 8:00pm to 1:00am. Dancing, Hors D’oeuvres, party favors and kisses at midnight will all be yours for a $5 cover charge. Music provided by DJ Thoroughbred. There will also be food provided by Bubba’s BBQ of Waucoma available for purchase throughout the evening. Taxi service will be available. We are excited to celebrate 2014 as it has been an incredible year for the Waucoma Community Development Group with the completion of our new Waucoma Event Center. We are also anticipating a wonderful 2015 with the opportunity to serve area community members by hosting large and small gatherings. For questions please call Nena Winter 563-380-0358 or Marlene Klemp 563-380-6528. Front row (l-r): Jamison Meyer, Jessica Timp, Breanna Dvorak, Marc Flores, Brandon Frana and Isaiah Barness. 2nd row: Juana Parra, Jayden Weiss, Barbara Vaquero, Mary Frana and Dylan Hageman. 3rd row: Devin Lansing, Ty Jacobsen, Jacob Herold and Collin Wiltgen. Back row: Winn. Co. Attorney Barrett Gipp, Sheriff Bohr, Father Hawes, Officer Felton, 6th grade teacher Joyce Nesvik and principal Katie Schmitt. Winneshiek Medical Center recently delivered gifts for five area families as part of the WMC Giving Wreath program in cooperation with Northeast Iowa Community Action. Pictured from left, Kris Rasmussen, WMC Radiologic Technologist, and Erica Featheringill, WMC Ultrasonographer who both coordinated the 2014 project. Area Families Receive Christmas Gifts from WMC Staff For the 21st year in a row, Winneshiek Medical Center staff members have organized the ‘Giving Wreath’ project to benefit local families in need during the holiday season. This year’s program, coordinated with Northeast Iowa Community Action, provided needed household items and holiday gifts to five area families. Winneshiek Medical Center staff members selected anonymous tags showing gender, age and gift request from a large wreath at the medical center and returned with items to fulfill the wishes. “Our staff has been very generous,” says Kris Rasmussen, project coordinator with Erica Featheringill. “Many donations went above and beyond the requests and it’s heartwarming to see an entire room filled to the brim with gifts for those in need.” Denise Duffy, retired WMC nurse manager, coordinated the giving wreath project for 20 years at the medical center. “Now I understand how Denise felt about the project,” says Featheringill. “It feels like it is part of our mission, our calling, to coordinate and provide within our community – especially during the holidays and our staff gladly gave until the room overflowed.” Pictured in the front are: Ashley Kurash, Megan Jencks and Jensen Winter; back are: Raul Rodrigues Gonzales, Justin Kime, Brian Carolan and Brady Kuennen. Pictured with the donated items are: front row (l-r): - Eryn Dunlap, Christina Pattison, Paula Gustafsson, Tina McIntosh and Julie Brainard back row: - Sarah Wyatt, Mandy Blagsvedt, Carri Dahl,Tasha Sibley, Kayla Massman, Lorna Sande, Rachael Andera,Tina Rahlf, and Valerie Boice Not pictured - Alexa Iben, Ashley Christianson, Holly Olsgard, Kim Bridges, Tara Mangrich,Valerie Lyons, Judy Lonning, Julie Shimek, Karen Rasmussen WMC staff giving back For NEW patients for the month of December Book an appointment today (563)382-2441 Winneshiek Medical Center staff in the Scheduling/Reception and Registration departments are spreading Christmas cheer this holiday season by donating to the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, MN. The departments gathered household items and gifts for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House over Christmas. “Several of our co-workers have benefited from the services provided by the Ronald McDonald House, and we looked at this project as a way to give back,” says Rachael Andera, coordinator of the project. “Staff also donated cash which allowed us to purchase additional items they may need,” says Andera. The Ronald McDonald House provides a “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost. Houses are found in more than 62 countries and regions. The Rochester house is regularly occupied by families receiving care at Mayo Clinic. 3 obituaries / news Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier A Division of Mid-America Publishing Corporation OFFICE LOCATION & INFORMATION: • Office hours: 8:30-3 Monday,Thursday and Friday; 8:30-2 Wednesday; Closed Tuesday • Office location: 109 N. 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Harvey, 1-800-558-1244, ext. 118, or [email protected] • Leah Kruse, 563-562-3488, or [email protected] • Annette Kriener, 563-562-3488 • Kristi Hallberg, 563-562-3488 PRINTING, RETAIL & PHOTO SERVICES: • Lisa Flack: 1-800-558-1244, ext. 113, or [email protected] UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE REQUIRED NOTICE: The Calmar Courier is produced weekly and distributed on Tuesdays by Mid-America Publishing Corporation, Hampton, IA 50441. Periodicals postage paid at the Calmar Post Office, Calmar, IA 52132. Send address changes to Calmar Courier, PO Box 507, Calmar, IA 52132. Postal Permit USPS 335-690. This is issue Volume 36, Number 52 on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. OPINION PAGE POLICIES: The Courier accepts letters. All such material should clearly and concisely express an opinion or solicit a call to action regarding a particular issue. Letters must include the name, address and phone number of the author for verification purposes.The Courier’s standard practice is to not publish unsigned or anonymous letters. The Courier has the right to edit all letters and guest editorials for length, clarity, taste and libel. All personal columns and letters are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Calmar Courier. Roy Snyder Sylvia Ehler Roy Snyder, age 88, of Decorah, died on Thursday, December 11, ROY SNYDER 2014, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. A Celebration of Life and Memory service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Calmar Lutheran Church with Rev. Bryan Robertson presiding. Interment was at the Calmar City Cemetery. Roy Allen Snyder was born on June 30, 1926, the son of Lee R. and Margaret Olive (Millison) Snyder in Charleston, PA. Roy attended school in Rochester, PA, until the 10th grade. He served in the U.S. Navy from February 4, 1926-2014 1944 to May 28, 1946. Roy served Services: in the South Pacific in the 3rd & 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, 5th Fleets, fueling ships at sea. He Calmar Lutheran Church, witnessed the signing of the Peace Calmar Treaty on the USS Missouri. Roy worked in Calmar in the theater Arrangements by: business with his uncle after the Schluter – Balik war. Funeral Home, Roy married Virginia WangsDecorah ness on June 17, 1948, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Calmar. In 1949, Roy went to work at the George Buchheit Grocery Store and also Marigold Dairy before moving to Belmond in 1962 to work for Wayne Feeds and Tomco Seed Company. In August 1969, they moved to Illinois and Roy worked at the Trojan Seed Corn Company as a Regional Sales Manager for twenty-two years. He then worked for Midwest Supply Co. as a Sales Manager in Morris, IL retiring in 1990. Roy married Georgia Harvey on May 9, 1998, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Roy has enjoyed golfing over the years with his friends. He was a member the Decorah Lutheran Church and church choir and the Halverson – Giesen American Legion Post #266. Roy is survived by his wife: Georgia Snyder, Decorah; his three children: Ronald Snyder, Ankeny, David (Susan) Snyder, Tuscola, IL and Pamela (Arnold) Dean, Oakland, IL; four grandchildren: Matthew (Kirsten) Snyder, Tamara Snyder, Colin Slaughter and Matt (Lindsey) Dean; three great-grandchildren: Bethany Snyder, Reece Clennon and Charlie Dean; Georgia’s mother: Genevieve Harvey, Hesper; Georgia’s children: Denise (Roger) Uhlenhake, Ossian, Dalane (Bob) Carolan, Hesper, Danna (Jim) Kriener, Fort Atkinson and Dolan (Kristi) Burreson, Fairbank; Georgia’s grandchildren: Brad (Becky) Uhlenhake, Sarah (fiance, Leigh Swanson) Uhlenhake, David Carolan, Laura Carolan, Raelyn (Nick) Langreck, Reece Kriener, Haley Kriener, Dera Burreson, Cody (Vanessa) Garvin and Kelsey (Andy) Wulfekuhl; Georgia’s three great-grandchildren: Bailey, Jackson and Zane; brothers- and sisters-in-law: Howard (Verna) Wangsness, Decorah, Ken (Ila) Wangsness, Allison, Sharon Wangsness, Allison, Joanne (Gil) Egge, Decorah and Norma Wangsness, Decorah. Roy was preceded in death by his parents: Lee R. and Margaret Olive (Millison) Snyder; his first wife: Virginia (Wangsness) Snyder on March 15, 1995; his sister: Dorothy Jampol and two brothers-in-law: Willis Wangsness and John Wangsness. Sylvia Ehler, age 87, of Calmar, died on Friday, December 12, 2014, SYLVIA EHLER at the Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, December 17 at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Cletus Hawes presiding. Interment was at the Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery. Sylvia Catherine Ehler was born on April 13, 1927, the daughter of Philip and Theresia (Meyer) Hageman on the Hageman family farm between Festina and Ossian. Sylvia attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Festina until the age of 1927-2014 thirteen, when she had to stay at Services: home and take care of the family 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17, after her mother’s death. Our Lady of Seven She was united in marriage to Dolors Catholic Church, Edmund Ehler on May 14, 1949, at Festina Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Arrangements by: Church in Festina by Rev. Henry Schluter – Balik Nosbisch. Together they farmed Funeral Home, the Ehler Century Farm, south of Decorah Calmar, for many years. Sylvia was a meticulous homemaker and caretaker of the farm. She enjoyed dancing with Edmund to waltzes, polkas and square dances, as well as playing 500, Euchre and Phase 10. She was a wonderful cook and baker and enjoyed taking care of her flowerbeds. Sylvia was well known for making her delicious potato salad; divinity candy during the holidays and thousands of rosaries for missions. Sylvia was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Rosary Society. Sylvia is survived by her four children: Ken (Cathy) Ehler, Calmar, Larry Ehler, Ossian, Theresa Lou (Loren) Schmitt, Calmar and Marianne Ehler, Minneapolis, MN; one daughter-in-law: Bonnie Ehler, Urbandale; five grandchildren: Matthew (Rachael) Schmitt, Brian (Danielle) Schmitt, Kurt (fiancé Shantel Perry) Schmitt and Andrew and Adam Ehler; one sister-in-law: Marie Frana, Decorah, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents: Philip and Theresia (Meyer) Hageman; her husband: Edmund Ehler; one son: Terry Ehler; one daughter-in-law: Audrey Ehler; two brothers: Cyril (Rose) Hageman and Adrian (Lillian) Hageman; three brothers-in-law: Felix (Bertha) Ehler, Norbert (Clara) Ehler and George Frana and two sisters-in-law: Ida (Frank) Hageman and Agatha Ehler in infancy. I know health insurance. FARM BUREAU AGENT 214 Winnebago Decorah, IA 52101 563-382-8714 "%" ##% &#!$# $%" ##% ## $ (563) 562-3488 PO Box 507, Calmar, IA 52132 [email protected] New Hampton Nursing 704 S. 4th Ave and Rehabilitation Center Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood ~Long term care, therapy services, respite care ~We provide quality of life as well as quality of care Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay & Private Insurance Accepted (641) 394-4153 OR (641) 394-3316 Kensington Place 504 Short Ave ~All the comforts of home plus a little extra ~Independent living with supportive services to meet your individual needs 4 news Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Adella (Della) Langreck Gilbert (Gil) Egge Adella (Della) Langreck, age 92, of Cresco died December 15, 2014 at the Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2014 at Notre Dame Parish. Burial was held in Calvary Cemetery, Cresco. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco was in charge of arrangements. Della was born August 24, 1922, the daughter of Will and Anna (Kuennen) Schmitt. She attended St. Luke’s grade school in St Lucas. On March 8, 1943, she was united in marriage to Leo Langreck at the St Luke’s Church in St Lucas. Della and Leo became the parents of 6 children. They moved four miles west of St Lucas, lived there for six years then moved to Cresco where they owned a 160acre farm from 1948 to 1969. After selling their farm they moved to West Union in 1969 to work for Heying Enterprises. Della worked side by side with her husband and was in charge of the egg-packing department. In 1977 Leo and Della purchased 15 acres north of Protivin and built a new home there in 1980. They continued to live on this acreage until 1999 when they moved back to Cresco. Della was involved with var- Gilbert “Gil” Egge, age 95, of Decorah, died on Thursday, DeGILBERT EGGE cember 18, 2014, at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian. Services were at held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Calmar Lutheran Church in Calmar with Pastor Phillip Olson presiding. Interment was at the Calmar City Cememtery. Gilbert Jens Egge was born on April 15, 1919, the son of Walter and Bertha (Stordahl) Egge in Fosten, MN. His family moved to Pontiac, MI when he was a young boy. He graduated from high school in Pontiac and became an 1919-2014 auto body apprentice. Services: In August 1939, he married 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, Alice Hunt. To this union, four Calmar Lutheran Church, Calmar children were born: Gilbert, Jr., Lynn, Kevin and Christine. This Arrangements by: marriage was dissolved in 1980. Schluter – Balik Gil entered the US Army in Funeral Home, April 1944, serving in Iran. Gil Decorah spent the last two years of his service as a military liaison with TWA moving military equipment from the Mid-East to other countries. In 1948, Gil began his work career doing auto body work as owner/operator of a body shop garage in Birmingham, MI. In 1953, Gil moved to Calmar, as the owner/operator of Egge Chevrolet. While in Calmar, Gil helped start the Calmar Lions Club, the Calmar Development Corporation and was instrumental in bringing NICC to Calmar. The South Winn Country Club was Gil’s idea and he was the first of the five founders that organized the golf course. In 1970, Gil moved to Fennimore, WI, to teach auto body for ten years. During this time, Gil returned to school himself, earning his own college degree. In 1980, Gil moved to Tulsa, OK, and spent the rest of his working life self-employed doing auto body restoration. Gil was a master craftsman at body work and worked on the great classics like Packards, Pierce Arrows, Cords and Franklins. Gil’s love for automobiles was a life-long passion. In 1984, Gil moved to Florida where he continued to do auto restoration. In 1988, Gil married Joanne Wangsness Weselmann. In 1998, they moved to Decorah. Gil continued to do free-lance auto body repair until the age of 90. Gil was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling. He was a member of the Calmar Lutheran Church and Halverson-Giesen American Legion Post #266. He also was a former member of the Elks Lodge and the South Winn Country Club. Gil is survived by his wife: Joanne Egge, Decorah; his four children: Gilbert (Bonnie Lynn) Egge, Lafayette, IN, Lynn Harb, Stitzer, WI, Kevin Egge, Stitzer, WI and Christine (Ron) Wetter, Boscobel, WI; eight grandchildren: Maren (Jeff) McKellin, Ingrid (Mark) Bridges, Gilbert (Rachel) Egge III, Cairan Meyer, Christopher (Marni) Easler, Eve (Mark) Foege, Kari (Jamie) White, Joshua (Pauline) Wetter; seventeen great-grandchildren; three step-children: Kevin (Sharon) Weselmann, Decorah, Karla Brown, Waterloo and Kathy (Greg) Vick, Decorah; five step-grandchildren: Amy (Charlie) Rolfs, Andrew (Meghan) Vick, Katelynn Vick, Emily Weselmann and Anna Weselmann; four step-great grandchildren; one sister: Mary Joyce DeSonia, Flint, MI; two brothers-in-law: Howard (Verna) Wangsness, Ossian and Ken (Ila) Wangsness, Allison; three sisters-in-law: Norma Wangsness, Decorah, Sharon Wangsness, Allison and Georgia Snyder, Decorah. Gil was preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Bertha (Stordahl) Egge; two sisters: Rose (John) Kosut and Bernice (Lester) Simmons; one brother-in-law: William DeSonia; one daughter-in-law: Ruth Egge; two sons-in-law: Lynn Easler and Greg Harb; one sister-in-law: Virginia Snyder; three brothers-in-law: Willis Wangsness, John Wangsness and Roy Snyder; one step-great-granddaughter: Adrian Vick and Gil’s former wife: Alice Egge. ious organizations in her lifetime: Altar and Rosary Society, ACCW Catholic Daughters, Protivin VFW Auxiliary. Cresco Hospital Auxiliary, Farm Bureau Club and various church groups. Della also enjoyed her sewing, quilting, crocheting, gardening, traveling, and visiting with her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, relatives and friends. She spent many afternoons playing cards, bingo, paddle wheel and socializing at the Evans Home and the Cresco Care Center. Della is survived by her children; five daughters: Marji Morris, Wesley, Maryln (Ken) Shores, Ridgeway, Norma (Mick) Steele, Gold Canyon, AZ, Nancy (Craig) Ellingson, Ridgeway and Mary (Bill) Sykes, Gainsboro, TN and one son: Leon Langreck, Cresco; 15 grandchildren: Briggette, Kim and Gary Lee, Scott and Susan, Tanya and Samara, Shaun, Bryan and Elizabeth, Lonnie and Laura and Shaw Daniel and Jamie; two step-grandchildren: Steph, and Chris; 26 great grandchildren; 14 step-great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; three step-great-great grandchildren; two sisters: Lucy (Urban) Dietzenbach and Helen (Gene) Noska and four brothers, Arthur (Agnes) Schmitt, Edmund (Norma) ADELLA LANGRECK 1922-2014 Services: 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, Notre Dame Parish, Cresco Arrangements by: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home, Cresco Schmitt, Alex (Shirley) Schmitt and Gerald (Rosetta) Schmitt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; one great grandson: Sean; her parents; two sisters: Rita and Irma and two sons-inlaw: James Larsen and Nordean Hoyme. Hugo Hackman Hugo Hackman, age 99, of Fort Atkinson, died on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2014 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson. Interment was at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Fort Atkinson. Hugo John Hackman was born on January 7, 1915, the son of Henry and Clara (Rausch) Hackman on the family farm near St. Lucas. Hugo attended St. Luke’s Catholic School in St. Lucas and then worked with his father building 47 barns in the area. Hugo was united in marriage to Mildred Wieling on September 28, 1937, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina. Together, Hugo and Mildred farmed near Waucoma and he also worked for the Oliver Dealership in St. Lucas. In 1972, Hugo retired from farming and moved into Fort Atkinson. Hugo later went to work for Winneshiek County Conservation. He enjoyed old time music, dancing, watching sports on TV, playing cards and visiting with all. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grand- children. Hugo was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. Hugo is survived by his five children: Jerry (Mary) Hackman, Fort Atkinson, Jeannie Pechota, Protivin, Joann (Norbert) Busta, Little Turkey, Norma Sabelka, Lawler and Kathleen “Kathy” Gerstenkorn, Waterloo; one daughterin-law: Norma Hackman, Waucoma; thirty-two grandchildren; sixty-eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Hilaria Kipp, Decorah and Leona Winter, New Hampton; one sister-in-law: Magdalen Wieling, New Hampton, along with many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Hugo was preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Clara (Rausch) Hackman; his wife: Mildred (Wieling) Hackman; one daughter: Elaine Balk and her husband Robert; one son: Ron Hackman; two sons-in-law: Gerald Pechota and William Sabelka; two brothers: Carl Hackman and Adolph Hackman; three sisters: Rose Hackman, Dolora (Julian) Sabelka and Hilda (Carl) Brandsmeier; two brothers-in-law: Clarence Winter and Edwin Kipp; and brothers- and sisters-in-law: Ralph Wieling, Agnes (Paul Schaufen- HUGO HACKMAN 1915-2014 Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, St. John’s Catholic Church, Fort Atkinson Arrangements by: Schluter – Balik Funeral Home Chekal Chapel, Fort Atkinson buel & Ed Winter) Winter, Alma (Joe) Schaufenbuel, Anna (Donald) Janechek, Gus (Mary) Wieling, Hilda (Leo) Hlubek and Irene (Bernard) Menne. 5 news / worship Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Worship Schedule ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Father Nicholas March Wednesday, December 24: 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Sunday, December 28: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, December 28: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST Calmar Pastor Linda Thompson Sunday, December 28: 9 a.m. Worship Teaching young athletes Several area students enrolled in the Winter EXCEL classes at Winneshiek Medical Center this fall. WMC physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and athletic trainers taught the young athletes skills to become stronger, faster and more explosive with techniques designed to help them avoid injury. CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Pastor Phil Olson Wednesday, December 24: 5:30 p.m. Calmar Thursday, December 25: 10:30 a.m. Springfield Sunday, December 28: 9 a.m. Calmar - Sunday School Program 10:30 a.m. Springfield DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Wednesday, December 24: 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Thursday, December 25: 10 a.m. Christmas Mass Saturday, December 27: 5 p.m. Mass Sunday, December 28: 10 a.m. Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday, December 28: 9 a.m. Worship HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Father Nicholas March Wednesday, December 24: 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass No Weekend Masss Thursday, January 1: 8:30 a.m. New Year’s Day Mass MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Father Nicholas March Wednesday, December 24: 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Friday, December 26: 8:30 a.m. Mass No Weekend Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday, December 27: 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday, December 28: 10:30 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Fort Atkinson Father Nicholas March Wednesday, December 24: 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Sunday, December 28: 8:30 a.m. Mass Tuesday, December 30: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN, STAPLETON Rural Waucoma Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Supply Pastors Sunday, December 28: 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC St. Lucas Father Nicholas March Thursday, December 25: 9:30 a.m. Christmas Mass No Weekend Mass ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Waucoma Father Nicholas March Thursday, December 25: 8:30 a.m. Christmas Mass Saturday, December 27: 4 p.m. Mass ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN, RICHFIELD Rural Sumner (8 miles SW of Waucoma) Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Supply Pastors Sunday, December 28: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC Spillville Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday, December 27: 7 p.m. Mass Sunday, December 28: 8:30 a.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Sunday, December 28: 10 a.m. Worship TRINITY LUTHERAN Calmar Pastor Glenn Smith Sunday, December 28: 11:30 a.m. Divine Worship Service OSSIAN LUTHERAN Ossian Sunday, December 28: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Wednesday, December 24: 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Thursday, December 25: Pictured clockwise from upper left: Ryan Burras, PT, WMC Phyical Therapist with Joe Bockman, Gage Dahlberg with WMC physical therapy assistant Kathleen Schutte (Kody Bodensteiner is in background), Mason O’Hara on the bench press, Sawyer VandenBrink and Brody Young. 8 a.m. Christmas Mass Sunday, December 28: 8 a.m. Mass ZION LUTHERAN Castalia Pastor Dave Lenth Sunday, December 28: 8:30 a.m. Adult Class 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Early Trash Pickup There will be no pick up Thursday December 25 or Thursday, Jan 1. If you are a Thursday customer your pick up will be on Wednesday December 24 and Wednesday, December 31 respectively. 6 opinion Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Spillville Christmas concert Friday, December 5th In November of 1932, a business deal was completed, making Bruno Weber of New Hampton the new owner of the Calmar Hotel. Mr. Weber had been connected with the Miller Hotel in New Hampton for several years. E. A. Bergman who had been in charge of the Calmar Hotel for many years was going to remain as manager, which his many friends were glad to hear. The Calmar Hotel advertised wonderful Sunday menus for the small price of 50 cents! The Olympic Theatre in Calmar was showing Tom Mix in “Destry Rides Again” and Frank Buck’s “Bring ‘Em Back Alive” in November of 1932, with matinees on Sundays for only 10 cents for kids and 30 cents for adults. Every foot of the Frank Buck picture was made in the actual jungles and it was said to be the greatest adventure ever recorded on film! The Calmar Hotel’s Sunday dinner menu for December 11, 1932, which was only 50 cents, was served from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The menu was: Chicken gumbo soup with rice, fricassee of spring chicken, June peas, roast young goose with stuffing, fruit compote, baked sugar-cured ham with raisin sauce, broiled fillet mignon, black mushrooms, roast prime rib of beef, potatoes – whipped, steamed, fried and sweet, escalloped sweet corn, Grand Opera salad, choice of pie or pineapple parfait, coffee, tea or milk. It made me hungry just to read this list! Mrs. Ole Grende advertised reopening her store in Calmar in December of 1932, with hand-embroidered sheets, pillow cases and table linen, and a new line of toys, dolls and novelties just in time for making selections for Christmas! The stores in Calmar running “Merry Christmas” ads were: Weselmann & Becvar Meats; Angela’s Novelty Shop; John Hejlik; Kuhn Service Station; Flaskerud and Korbel; Shema Cafe; Luzum Café; Mary Lundgren’s Store; George Bucheit Grocery; Calmar Hotel; Diamond Service Station; Joseph Koch Store; Broghamer & Schlindwein; H. J. Giesen Company; Frana Billiard Parlor; Cities Service Station; and Calmar Lumber Company. In early January of 1933, it was reported that the Calmar Hotel was being redecorated, including new drapery and trimmings to make it more attractive. A new neon sign was installed in front of the building, and the lobby was redecorated in shades of green and silver. They were also continuing to offer their fine Sunday dinners at reasonable prices. For Sunday, January 1, 1933, they advertised “Eat With Us and Give the Wife a Rest” and the menu included stuffed roasted young turkey, roast canvas-back duck, baked sugar-cured ham with champagne sauce, roast loin of pork, prime rib of beef, and banana short cake with whipped cream for dessert! In mid-January of 1933, the garage of Alex Schneberger was robbed in Calmar. Entry appeared to have been made through the coal shed in the rear of the building and two doors had to be broken open for the burglars to get into the office and garage. A truck had been seen parked near the back of the building, but nothing had been thought of it at the time. A Majestic table model radio and several radio batteries, and a fine automatic shotgun were taken from the car of Mr. King, which was in the garage. It appeared that the robbery was done by persons acquainted with the layout of the building. One of the largest crowds ever to attend a dance in Calmar, with the exception of some of the dances on the evening of Farmer’s Day, was in attendance at the dance held at the Frana Hall in mid-January of 1933. The orchestra that drew them in was the Blackhills Cowboys of Deadwood, South Dakota. The orchestra was making their headquarters in Calmar for some time, as their booking manager is J. C. Freirich, son of Clem Freirich of Calmar. From all indications, everyone enjoyed their music greatly and it was expected that their schedules would be filled with bookings from the area. A half acre of timber on the J. Carolan Farm, seven miles from Decorah on the Burr Oak Road, was purchased for $15 by the Winneshiek County Soldier’s Relief Commission in early 1933. Permission would be given to ex-servicemen to cut timber on this tract of land for their use and the timber will be transported to town for them. The commission would determine if they have permission and are worthy before they were allowed to cut wood there. A request had been made for a ton of coal a month from the Commission, but this was out of the question, so the wood was secured instead. Several ex-servicemen had already cut a supply of wood from this land. The Calmar High School auditorium would be the setting for the public grade school operetta on February 24, 1933. The operetta was called “The Magic Flute” and was based on Browning’s poem, The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Features included: Rhythm Band – Grades 1 & 2; Dance of the Children – Grades 2 and 4; Dance of the Rats – Grades 3 & 4; Children’s Chorus – Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6; Hemelin Citizens – Grades 7 & 8. Solos included the following characters: The Magic Piper-Robert Lovin; The Town Crier-Harleth Reisner; Frieda-Mae Jean Severson; Mayor-Maynard Fjelstuhl; Councilmen-Eugene Eppens, Curtis Severson and Warren Hurlburt. The unique feature of this production was that all children in the grade school participated in some way. Admission was only 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children of school age. Preschool age children got in for free. George Harms from Calmar gave the Decorah Athletic Club and Winneshiek County a strong challenge in early March of 1933. Manager Joe Flynn asked for any man in the audience of 900 men to wrestle George, and he got no response. Joe then asked for any two men and again got no response. They all must have been scared of a “Calmar product”. George Harms had long been considered to be the strongest man in the County. Manager Flynn got word later from a man in the County who thought he could take George. Frank Germann was offering a diamond belt to the winner. The match was to be scheduled for April of 1933 and the battle was on for the Winneshiek County Champion. The match was to be held in Decorah, along with the regular 40 rounds of boxing and wrestling at the Decorah Athletic Club. A mandatory “bank holiday” had been declared by President Roosevelt after his inauguration in March of 1933. This was an effort to stabilize and rebuild confidence in the banking system during the financial depression the United States was undergoing. This meant that banks were closed and people could not withdraw money or transact business until they reopened. This was a four-day time period and allowed the FDIC to determine that banks had sufficient assets before they could reopen. The big news was that “real beer”, with the pre-prohibition kick of 4 percent by volume, would go on sale to 22 States in the Union on April 7, 1933, which was a Friday. The sale of this legalized beer in Iowa was not yet authorized, but a strenuous effort to do so was being made by the Governor. It was thought that if Iowa did not legalize the sale of this beer, revenues would be lost because of citizens crossing the border to neighboring states, where the sale of this beer is already legalized. Our next article will tell more about the excitement of “real beer” in Iowa, as well as unusual robberies and more area stories of 1933. “All the students were dressed in their best for their Christmas program and they sang their hearts out.” front (l-r): Omar Flores, Marc Flores, Jamison Meyer, Kaden Bullerman, Morgan Kriener, Katie Engelhardt, Ruthie Frana and Lindsey Thuente. 2nd row: Logan Hageman, Jordan Bucheit, Keagan Streeter, Dylan Hageman, Megan Hageman, Alison Heying, Carly Meyer and Melia Kruse. 3rd row: Jacob Herold, Collin Wiltgen, Mary Frana, Barbara Vaquero, Jayden Weiss, Juana Parra, Elizabeth Engelhardt, Breanna Dvorak, and Jessica Timp. Last row (partial of Mason Elsbernd), Caleb Meyer, ZeAnna Phillips, Gracie Schmitt, Ashley Kriener, Ellie Loesch, Katelyn Heying and Maddy Kuennen. front (l-r): Delaney Steffans, McKenna Looby, Alex Macario and Ashlyn Elsbernd. 2nd row: Brayan Guevara, Gavin Thuente,Thomas Heying,Theresa Hanson and Isaac Bullerman. Back row: Graham Schmitt, Carson Sande, Colton Brummond, William Timp and Henry Hageman. 7 opinion Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Neighbor to Neighbor By Sharon Busch Getting ready for Holiday guests? Here are just a few tips to help. I have not tried the diaper wipes, but I do use the Magic erasers. To remove stubborn dirt/scuff marks on walls, furniture, tables, shoes, etc: Diaper wipes! Funny, but true! They work! Silk flowers dull or dusty: Spray with hairspray. They will stay shiny and when they get dusty again, simply blow off with hair dryer. Get rid of ring around the tub: Magic erasers! They are cheap and even generic brands work well! Cuts right through the dirt and saves hours of back pain from scrubbing with the standard brush and soap. The erasers are also great on stubborn dirt and scuff marks. You may alter the following ingredients to your own taste and it can also be heated in a crock pot. To make your home smell wonderful you will need: 1 whole orange ½ cup cranberries 1 Tbsp. whole cloves 3 sticks of cinnamon A few clippings from your tree A few drops of vanilla extract A sprinkle of grated nutmeg or cinnamon Slice the orange. Toss the citrus and your choice of whole sweet spices into a pot of simmering water. Reduce heat to lowest setting, and refill water as needed (do not let the water evaporate completely). Three words that go with the holidays are food, family and fun. During the holiday season, which seems to go from Thanksgiving to New Years Day, many of us enjoy the company of family and friends. Whether we are hosting the event or attending we like to make something special to share. In the spirit of the season, open your heart and home to friends and family and don’t forget the new friends that might not be able to get home to their own family. I always told my college age kids if they had a friend that was unable to go home that they were welcome to bring them home. The menu is simple and delicious. Feel free to add your own ideas. If you want a more elaborate type of menu, change the appetizers and choice of entrée. Dill Pickle Dip Zelda Larson (my sister) 8 oz. cream cheese 8 oz. sour cream 1 pkg. dried beef (chopped) ½ jar dill relish Mix together and chill. Serve with crackers. Note: This makes a big batch. Suggestion: Hormel brand dried beef was used or get good quality dried beef from the local deli in the grocery store. Cheese Ball From Allrecipes 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 3 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (1 ounce) package Ranchstyle dressing mix 2 cups chopped pecans 4 pecan halves In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese and dressing mix. Form into one large ball or two smaller balls. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Frosted Strawberry Salad 1 pkg. strawberry jello 1 ½ cups boiling water 1 pkg. frozen strawberries 1 pkg. lemon jello 1 cup boiling water ½ cup pineapple juice 1 small pkg. cream cheese ½ cup drained crushed pineapple 1 cup heavy cream, whipped chopped nuts, if desired Dissolve strawberry jello in 1½ cups boiling water. Add strawberries and stir until completely thawed. Let chill until set. Dissolve lemon jello in 1 cup boiling water. Add pineapple juice (drained from crushed pineapple) – if necessary add water to make ½ cup liquid. Let cool, then blend in softened cream cheese and pineapple. Chill until slightly thickened, then fold in whipped cream. Put cream cheese layer over firm strawberry layer. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top or fold into the white layer. Chill until firm. Serves 9. Raspberry Jello 2 pkgs. raspberry jello Fresh or frozen raspberries Whipped cream Follow directions to make jello from the jello package. Add raspberries. If using frozen use less liquid. When set top with whipped cream. Dinner Rolls You can make your own dinner rolls and freeze them ahead of time. Thaw and if you want heat them for a short time in a 400 degree oven just to warm them. Place in a basket with a towel over the rolls to keep them warm while passing. If you’re not into making your own there are many other choices available for you that are quick and easy. Here are two recipes for a glazed ham. I like to use pineapple with my ham. Glazed Ham 7 lb. ham 2 c. pineapple juice 1 c. honey Bake at 300 degrees for two hours. Baste with pineapple juice and honey mixture during cooking. Second recipe: 5 lb. ham, fully cooked ½ c. brown sugar 4 T reserved pineapple juice 1 can pineapple slices (reserve juice) Place ham in a pan lined with aluminum foil. Score ham by cutting crisscross patterns across the whole ham. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine 4 teaspoons of juice with brown sugar to make paste. Spread over top & sides of ham. Using toothpicks, attach whole slices of pineapple to top and sides of the ham. Bake at 300 degrees for 2 ½ hours. Sautéed Green Beans From www.allrecipes.com 5 slices bacon 1 (16 oz.) package frozen cut green beans ½ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup butter Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on one side, then turn over to cook on the other side. Add the almonds to the skillet at this time, and cook, stirring until light golden brown. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon drippings. Crumble or chop bacon, and return to the skillet. Melt the butter in with the drippings. Add the green beans, cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes. Marinated Cherry Tomatoes Put cherry tomatoes (or you can use sliced tomatoes) in a serving bowl. Add Italian Dressing (either regular or fat free). Stir well, cover and refrigerate. This is also good with Kraft roasted red pepper parmesan dressing (if you can find it). Sprinkle marinated tomatoes with parmesan cheese before serving. Another suggestion would be to add mozzarella cheese balls and marinate all-together. Basic Mashed Potatoes 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup milk (add gradually, may need less) Salt and pepper to taste Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain. In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. About 4 servings. Black Forest Brownies a la mode From Wilderness Pie filling Mix together 1 (21.5 oz.) package brownie mix, 1 cup Wilderness cherry pie filling, ¼ cup oil and 2 eggs. Grease bottom only of 13 x 9 inch pan and pour in mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, and spread when melted. Let cool, cut into squares. Top with vanilla ice cream and spoonful of remaining Wilderness cherry pie filling. Cranberry Drink By Jennifer Janvrin Simmer the following for 10 minutes. 2 c. water 1 ½ c. sugar 4 cinnamon sticks Add the following and continue simmering (not boil) for another 30 minutes. 1 qt. cranberry juice 1 qt. water 2 cups orange juice 2 Tbsp. lemon juice Serve hot. Makes 10–12 servings. Till next time, enjoy the holidays. Wishing you all Happy Holidays! Christmas time It’s Christmas time again the season of renewal love, faith, charity and all that is beautiful chimes greatly into every heart beating in celebrations of spirit, togetherness and affirmation. Poem comes from theholidayspot.com. 8 worship / opinion Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier December Reporterʼs Report for the Prairie Shooting Stars 4-H Club Report Submitted By Chance Adam The December meeting of the Prairie Shooting Stars was held Sunday, December 15th at the Spillville Public Library. Thirteen members were present. Members delivered gift bags and Christmas cards to the tenants in the apartments behind the library. Next the members had a potluck lunch. After lunch members did four make-and-take crafts. The crafts included a melted snowman ornament, a rudolph ornament, a snowman magnet, and a reindeer cookie. The club played Christmas charades and four corners. Door prizes were given at the end of the meeting. The kids are delivering the gift bags and cards to the people in the apartments in Spillville. Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H Club wrapped gifts for our Christmas family. Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H Club celebrates the Christmas Season donating gifts for a needy family and caroling at local retirement centers !!! December 4-H meeting. We wrapped gifts for our Christmas family and caroled at Wellington and the Eastern Star in Decorah. Leader Jill Lensing is demonstrating how to decorate the reindeer cookies. Jacqlyn Schmitt, Jenna Schmitt and Emily Luzum teaming up to wrap a gift. Leader Connie Hauber is showing Chase Adam, Caylie Adam, and Chance Adam how to make the melted snowman ornament. The members are playing Christmas Charades. Group caroling at Wellington in Decorah. Chloe Schmitt and Bree Balk ready for caroling. 9 news Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Fifth and sixth grade students Rosalie Busta,Tess Franzen, Dylan Reicks, Erin Busta, Sophia Adams, Marcus Kriener, Brody Hackman, Kalvin Langreck, Jackson Vsetecka, Holly Schmitt and Kourtney Schmidt sing Emmanuel. Second and third grade students l-r Kayla Malven, Kinsey Reicks, Morgan Vsetecka, Calen Franzen, Autumn Schmitt, Burke Busta, Emma Brincks, Chase Hansmeier and Sydney Hyer perform “Hallelujah, Come and Sing”. The kindergarten and first grade students tell Joseph (Dylan Reicks) and Mary (Tess Franzen) not to be discouraged that there isn’t any room at the inn because “God Is Gonna Work It All Out.” Performing l-r are Ellaney Bodensteiner, Jordan Kriener, Kaden Schmidt, Morgan Wenthold, Ty Moudry, Karsytn Reicks, Ryan Lukes, Sara Adams, Hugo Busta, Aaron Malven, Kanin Drilling and Bella Stika. Shepherds Sophia Adams and Erin Busta talk to their flock of sheep. Sheep Abby Schmitt and Jacqlyn Schmitt, Shepherds Erin Busta and Sophia Adams and Wiseman Rosalie Busta sing Medley at the Manger. Some of the 4th, 5th and 6th grade students perform “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”. The TCS students did an excellent job performing their Christmas play and concert. 10 sports Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Trojans hold on to the win over Ed-Co The Trojans had a three-game schedule last week playing two on the road, and one intense game at home. @ NH 12.15 On Monday, Turkey Valley traveled to New Hampton for a non-conference match against the 2A Chickasaws. “We ran into a very talented team and they controlled the game from the get go,” explained Coach Sullivan. “We never could get anything going tonight.” New Hampton built a great cushion right away allowing the Trojans no room for error ending the first quarter 6-27. TV added more points in the second but so did the Chickasaws pushing the gap to 16-60 at the break. TV struggled in the second half adding 12 points in the third while giving up 22 points to NH increasing the split to 54 points at 28-82. The Trojans scored six points in the fourth frame and gave up 11 to NH to a final tally of 34-93. “After a game like this, we told the kids to forget about the game and move forward to the next one,” Sullivan ended. Team stats were: 11-34 FG, 4-14 3pt, 8-10 FT, 8 TR, 2 A. Player stats were: R. Izer- 5pts, 2-7 FG, 1-4 3pt, 1 TR; L. Izer- 1 TR; Busta- 2 pts, 1-5 FG, 1 TR; Drilling- 6 pts, 2-7 FG, 1-3 3pt, 1-2 FT, 1 TR; Throndson- 7 pts, 2-5 FG, 1-2 3pt, 2-2 FT, 1 TR, 1 A; Balik- 2 pts, 1-7 FG, 2 TR; Hackman- 9 pts, 2-7 FG, 1-3 3pt, 4-5 FT; Kuhn- 1 TR; Eichenberger- 3 pts, 1-2 FG, 1-1 FT, 1 A. Vs. Ed-Co 12.16 Turkey Valley hosted the Edgewood-Colesburg Vikings on Tuesday for a UIC contest. The first quarter was a lot of Confetti running and shooting but not a lot of scoring as TV scored nine points and gave up five to EC. Both teams picked up the pace in the second quarter, knocking shots in to change the score to 27-19 TV at the break. “In the first quarter we played solid defense but had a hard time getting the ball into the paint,” Sullivan noted. “In the second quarter our offense came alive and we were getting nice looks.” EC was strong out of the locker room adding 14 points to their side of the board while TV posted just nine points, making the gap 36-33. “In the third quarter we had a stretch where it was our best basketball of the season and we got out to a 13-point lead,” Sullivan continued. “Ed-Co cut into that lead quickly because we struggled with their press and were throwing the ball all over the gym.” EC was on a mission to make the comeback and take the game outscoring TV 14-15 but it wasn’t enough, TV won 50-48 in the last few seconds. “In the fourth quarter, Ed-Co took the lead and with 28 seconds left, we trailed by two with the ball. In the timeout we wanted to get the ball in the middle of the zone and look backside and we did exactly that,” explained Sullivan. “The wide open player was Justin Hackman and he stepped into his shot and knocked down the go-ahead three with 13 seconds left. We got a stop on defense and held on for a 50-48 win. We were happy with the way the kids competed for four quarters.” “Although we won their is a lot of things we need to work on and need to continue to get better moving forward,” finished Sullivan. Team stats were: 19-46 FG, 4-10 3pt, 8-14 FT, 24 TR, 11 A, 15 S, 4 B. Individual stats were: R. Izer- 16 pts, 6-15 FG, 4-7 FT, 8 TR, 3 A, 3 S, 3 B; L. Izer- 2pts, 1-2 FG, 1 A; Busta- 4pts, 2-5 FG, 4 TR, 1 A, 2 S, 1 B; Einwalter- 1pt, 1-2 FT, 1 S; Throndson4 pts, 1-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 8 TR, 5 A, 2 S; Balik- 10 pts, 5-12 FG, 2 S; Hackman- 10 pts, 3-3 3pt, 1-2 FT, 3 TR, 1 A, 4 S; Eichenberger3pts, 1-1 2pt, 1 TR, 1 S. & Cocktails l k Dec December 31 88:00pm - 1:00am Celebrate C e the New Year at the h Waucoma Event Center err Hors D’oeuvres, Par ty Favors & Kisses @ Midnight Lady Trojans take the “W” over the Vikings With winter break pushing in, the Turkey Valley Lady Trojans are working hard to add notches to their “W” column before the end of the year. Vs. Ed-Co 12.16 The Ladies hosted the Edgewood-Colesburg Vikings last Tuesday in their first of two games last week. The first quarter was a tough offensive battle with a lot of buckets and a lot of possession changes. TV knocked it 19 points in the first eight minutes but EC put up 14 to keep the game close. The Vikings upped their tempo to hold TV to just seven points in the second set while scoring 11 points to bring the game to 26-25 at the half. The third quarter was a tight defensive game with both teams scoring in the single digits. TV maintained their lead, 35-32, at the buzzer. EC fell apart in the fourth frame and the Ladies were on their game tacking on 15 points while holding EC at two points for a final tally of 50-34. “The girls buckled down in the 2nd half and found a way to win. We have a few things to clean up, but we know the girls will work hard to get better,” noted Coach Stepan and Coach Nymeyer. Team stats were: 19-61 FG, 2-13 3pt, 10-21 FT, 32 TR, 13 A, 25 S, 1 B. Player stats were: Novotny- 2 pts, 1-2 FG, 1 A, 1 B ; Schaufenbuel- 1 TR; Blazek- 5 pts, 1-12 FG, 3-6 FT, 5 TR, 3 A, 5 S; Reickshad a double-double in points and steals- 16 pts, 6-11 FG, 2-5 3pt, 2-4 FT, 1 TR, 5 A, 10 S; Busta- 5 pts, 1-5 FG, 3-4 FT, 10 TR, 4 S; Nymeyer- 3 A, 1 S; M. Kuennenhad a double-double in points and rebounds- 22 pts, 10-15 FG, 2-7 FT, 10 TR, 4 S. @ Postville 12.19 The Lady Trojans traveled to Postville on Friday but due to an early print date, stats for that game will be printed in our next issue. Food available F ffor purchase Taxi Service Available DJ DJ Thoroughbred Thoroughbred @ Postville 12.19 Due to an early print date, the Postville game stats will be posted in our next issue. Delaney Lensing drives toward the hoop at last week’s home game against Ed-Co. Kayla Schaufenbuel uses her height and verticle to snag a rebound during the game against Kee. 11 sports Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Warriors top Kee Hawks by 19 points Ryan Hageman tries to gain control of his Central opponent at the South Winn Invite. Ryan won the 170# weight bracket. South Winn wrestlers face Oelwein and Charles City The Warrior mat men traveled to Charles City last Thursday for a double dual against 2A Charle City and 2A Oelwein. The Comets were able to top SW by 22 points to win 50-28. The Warriors battled well against the Huskies but came up nine points short at 34-43. SW 28 – CC 50 South Winn had 13 of the 14 weight classes compete against Charles City with only 126# open. Five wrestlers came up with a win against the Comets including Ryan Hageman, 170- won by major decision, 8-0, over A. Koresh; Landers Kuboushek, 182pinned A. Koehler in 3:33; Jordan Rommes, 195- won by fall, 2:30, over N. Jacobs; Ethan Kipp, 285- earned his win by pin at 4:15 against B. Tupy and Andrew Wagner, 113- won by fall, 2:40, over T. Arndt. Other wrestlers competing for SW were Felicity Taylor, 106- lost by tech fall, 6-22, 2:39, to W. Pace; Paxten DeVilbiss, 120- lost by fall 0:47, to N. Lasher; Rodney Schwartzhoffr, 132- lost by fall, 0:33, to A. Staudt; Luke Massman, 138- lost by tech fall, 5-20, 4:40, to M. Forsyth; Luis Uribe, 145; lost by major decision, 2-11, to J. Niichel; Noah Kuboushek, 152- was pinned at 1:21 by A. Knecht and Steven Moore, 160- lost by fall to B. Childs at 3:48. SW 34 – O 43 The Warriors worked hard against Oelwein but fell short by just nine points. Andrew Wagner, 113 and Manning Kuboushek, 182 won by forfeit and there was no match at 126. Ryan Hageman, 170- and Ethan Kipp, 285- both went 2-2 for the night with Hageman winning by fall, 0:37, over R. McKeeman and Kipp won by a 17-5 major decision over H.Horan. Rodney Schwartzhoff, 132- picked up a win by pin over C. Hershey at 4:35 and Luis Uribe, 145- pinned E. Phillips at 2:40. Steven Moore, 160- lost by fall 2:21, to A. Duffy; Landers Kuboushek, 195- lost by a 4-7 decision to Z. Lamphere; Jordan Rommes, 220lost by fall to T. McMillan; Felicity Taylor, 106lost by fall, 0:44, to A. Parmely; Paxten DeVilbiss, 120- lost by fall, 0:35, to B. Ryan; Luke Massman, 138- lost by 0-9 major decision to C. Block and Noah Kuboushek, 152- lost by fall at 1:22 to C. Stanford. Ethan Kipp stacks his New Hampton opponent during the SW Invite. South Winn made the long trip to Lansing last Tuesday to take on the Kee Hawks. The Warriors worked hard throughout the game and brought home a win. The first half of the game was an offensive battle with shots falling at both hoops. SW posted 18 points in the first quarter but Kee put up 17 points keeping the game close. The fight continued into the second quarter with SW making a slight gain on the Hawks with 20 more points while holding the Hawks to 16 points for a 38-33 game at the break. Kee struggled out of the locker room scoring just six points but the Warriors pushed on knocking in 17 more points to lead 55-49 with one quarter to go. The game leveled out again in the fourth but the Warriors pushed through and held on for the win by outscoring Kee 1613 for a final tally of 71-52. Team stats were: 29-70 FG, 13-25 FT, 52 TR, 18 A, 19 S, 2 B. Player stats were: Kuennen6 pts, 3-6 FG, 8 TR, 2 A, 1 S; Hageman- 4 pts, 2-5 FG, 1 TR, 2 S; Numedahl- 4 pts, 2-7 FG, 4 TR, 1 S; Lensing- had double-double stats with points and rebounds- 20 pts, 7-11 FG, 6-15 FT, 12 TR, 5 A, 5 S; Kleve- 7 pts, 3-7 FG, 1-2 FT, 4 TR, 4 A, 3 S; Ward- 1 TR; Jacobsen- 7 pts, 2-10 FG, 3-4 FT, 4 TR, 2 A, 3 S; Herold- 6 pts, 3-6 FG, 4 TR, 3 A, 1 S; Hanson- 1 TR; Schweinefus- had double-double stats with points and rebounds17 pts, 7-16 FG, 3-4 FT, 11 TR, 1 A, 3 S, 1 B; Todd- 1 TR, 1-A. Vs. NFV 12.19 The Warriors hosted the North Fayette Valley Tigerhawks on Friday but due to an early print date, those stats will be in our next issue. @ CR 12.12 Stats were not available for the South Winn vs. Clayton Ridge game at press time of our last issue, these are from that game. Score by quarter (SW-CR): 8-18, 13-8, 12-16, 18-20 51-61 Carson Lensing extends his arm toward the ball during F. Team stats were: 16-47 FG, the tip-off against MFL-MM. 6-24 3pt, 13-21 FT, 39 TR, 11 A, 3 S, 1 B. Individuals stats were: Kuennen- 2 pts, 1-3 FG, 5 TR; Numedahl- 5 pts, 5-6 FT, 3 TR, 4 A; Lensing- 11 pts, 5-11 FG, 1-3 3pt, 4 TR, 4 A, 1 B; Kleve- 11 pts, 2-6 FG, 7-8 FT, 3 TR, 1 A; Jacobsen- 8 pts, 3-8 FG, 1-4 3pt, 1-2 FT, 5 TR, 1 A, 2 S; Herold- 3 pts, 1-7 3pt, 6 TR, 1 A, 2 S; Schweinefus- had double-double stats with points and rebounds- 11 pts, 4-8 FG, 3-6 3pt, 10 TR. 12 sports Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Knotty Pine Guest House Open for Business Photos and Story by Joyce Meyer On the Ossian DeSales ‘Magic of Christmas’ Tour of Homes this year was the Knotty Pine Guest House of Stacy and Jeremy Merrill by Fort Atkinson. Stacy explains how the new vacation home rental came to be, “Jeremy’s Dad (Tim) and Mother (Debbie) took three years (1978-1980) to build the log home. This is the house that Jeremy and his brother Oliver grew up in. It wasn’t until recently when Jeremy’s mother moved to Lawler that we found ourselves wondering what to do with the house. A lot of memories were made in this house and we want to continue to establish making more memories with our two boys Landon (7) and Asher (3). Instead of the house sitting empty when we are not there, we decided to rent the house out as a guest house, and share its beauty and solitude with many others.” Last summer after a family member suggested the idea; they rented a family vacation home and liked the idea. They spent long hours working on the house, starting with taking out things from the family home and cleaning. Then came the remodeling, they added another bathroom and added a sofa bed in the Master Suite and decorated the soon to be vacation rental. By fall they were ready and open for business. The beautiful handcrafted log cabin at 1323 255th Avenue by Fort Atkinson is fully equipped, including stove, refrigerator, and television. The three bedrooms have comfortable beds and a fold out couch to sleep eight. They added an extra bathroom upstairs in the Master Suite also. The cabin has a beautiful fireplace and a patio. Stacy said that what they enjoy is the Turkey River close by. If you had a chance to tour the vacation rental, you may have noticed the artistic flair Stacy has for decorating for the holidays. This will be where family Christmas will be celebrated. One tree is decorated with pheasant feathers and oranges Stacy dried, perfect for a log cabin woodsy look. In case you missed the tour, she shares her ideas from recipes to decorating ideas she finds at http://www.pinterest. com/stacy_merrill/christmas-ideas/. One review on their Facebook website says it best, “Knotty Pine Guest House was absolutely amazing! The warm cozy atmosphere of the cabin is what topped it off! Has a lot of outside area for kids to run around and fun out and in. The beds are irresistibly comfy! Fireplace was excellent! Outside patio to have a couple drinks out on! Supplied everything besides your own food of course! And I loved the decor! Overall if you want to get away from your busy lifestyle, this is the place to go with how secluded it is away from everything! You get so much after staying there! Would look beautiful in the winter time! Can’t wait to come back very soon! Thank you.” For more information about Knotty Pine Guesthouse call them at (563) 380-8762 or email them at [email protected]. Beautiful log cabin is all decorated for the holidays. The lights of the porch welcomes visitors. View from upstairs looking down from the loft. The Merrill family. Kitchen was set for the holiday tour. Upstairs Master Suite has a new bathroom and an extra sleeping area with a fold out couch. View of the living room from the upstairs loft. One of the downstairs bedrooms with holiday lights reflecting on the wall. If Santa was unable to deliver presents this year and you were asked to choose anyone in the whole world to do it, who would you choose and why? ~According to Mrs. Frana’s & Mrs. Kueker’s Kindergarten Classes at Turkey Valley Front row l-r: Jadeyn Mueterthies, Kaden Jirak, Anna Reicks, Alex Wedo, Brady Blong, Nicholas Bernhard and Austin Gillen. Middle row: Hazel Nieman, Reid Bramow, Korbin Stough, Jayden Rausch, Ava Kuennen, Ella Ives and David Throndson. Back row: Tucker Tlusty, Raelen Manderfield, Grace Bouska, Miyah Byrne, Kaelyn Kuhn, Cale Langreck, Layla Kraft and Treyton Franzen. Raelen- “Kaelyn because she is good at remembering things” Layla- “my uncle because he would fit in the sled” Hazel- “my brother because he is a boy” Kaelyn- “Mrs. Claus because she lives with Santa” Reid- “my brother because he is a boy like Santa” Jayden- “Miyah because she is a good helper” Miyah- “my dad because he is the right size” Korbin- “one of Santa’s helpers because they dress like Santa” Ella- “Gabe because he has nice stiff” David- “Debbie is like Santa but she doesn’t have a red suit” Treyton- “Mrs. Frana because she is like Mrs. Claus” Tucker- “Cale because he makes good choices” Kaden- “Cooper would be able to do it” Alex- “Uncle Chris, he’s nice and he’s a good cook” Grace- “myself because I stay awake anyway” Nicholas- “Austin because he’s the tallest in our class” Ava- “Dana has a dog that is like a reindeer” Austin- “my brother because his older than me” Cale- “my dad because he is a boy like Santa” Brady- “Alex because he’s really fast” Jadeyn- “Ella is nice and would be a great Santa” Anna- “Bella is nice” Dear Santa . . . Dear Santa, Santa can you plees get a T-rex. I Hope you have a good Chrismas. I want a Drt (dirt) bike. Ar yor randeer (are your reindeer) good? Love, Parker Dear Santa, What kind of cockie (cookie) do you like? I wood like a scorter (scooter) and for Braxton a scorter too and Easton a scorter to. How are the Raindeer and you? Have a good time Santa. Love, Addi Dear Santa, Can I have a fak (fake) santa. I was a goud grail (good girl). Is the nof pol coud (North Pole could)? Last yeer was I a goud grail? Can I have a now (new) bike? I left mlik and cooees (I’ll leave milk and cookies). Love Jenna Dear Santa, How are ranedeer (your reindeer) I bet there doowing (they’re doowing) good. Thes Chrismis I want Neju Turdls (Ninja Turtles) and a batMan Legowe (Batman Lego) set Trantformers and a Mote conchrl (remote control car). Love Hunter Dear Santa, My sisr wos sam clos. (My sister wants some clothes.) How ar the radeer (reindeer)? Is roodof caming (Rudolph coming)? How are you? I wot (want) a swabr (sweater) for our boodog (bulldog). Love, Lucy Dear Santa, Thac u (Thank you) for the pracis (presents) last yeer. I hope this yeer I git u Iod (year I get an Ipod). I am going to love Christmas. Love Wyatt Dear Santa, I wish you a Merry Christmas. I very much want Mindcraft for Xbox 360, 10 dollars, 2 rattles for my baby sisters, Mindcraft For my computer so if dad is using my Xbox and BLTs for mom and dad and me. Love Michael Dear Santa, Pleasey get me a remote control snow molebeel (snowmobile). Pleasey get me a Clay mathe (Matthews) fat head. Mabey I will have a karit for Rudolph. Love Tucker Dear Santa, I wit for a ogr (wish for an auger) for cismis (Christmas). Santa I wit a corhad (wish for a cornhead). I luv u santa. Santa I wit u to giv me u gd pazit (wish you to give me a good present. Love JD Dear Santa, Can I hav a blue car and A rel (real) car for my dad. Love Riley Dear Santa, Can i have a andr rmr swehrt (Under Armor sweatshirt). Can i have an Ipad Ples (please). I met have sm caris (might have some carrots) for your raddr (reindeer). Love Logan From Mrs. Smith’s 1st Grade Class at Turkey Valley Dear Santa, Please kan I have a mie dr Bik (mini dirt bike). Ples kan I hav a snombel (snowmobile). I like your Sla (Sleigh). Love, Landon Dear Santa, Can my elfs on the shlf came back for my brthae (birthday) with the brthae costoon (costumes). I want a hemlhit (helmet). I want a black and green cote (coat). I want a pone (pony) cart. Love Colton Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like is…..fabric, string for sewing, a thing call crazy-nit (I just found-out what it was!), yarn, lego friends, and one other thing, for everyone to be happy and know the true meaning of Christmas. ~Megan Hageman Dear Santa, I want for Christmas is two Nerf guns and the new Inquisitor Light Saver. ~Carlos Macario Dear Santa, I was a good boy this year. I want a racecar and a new hat. Love Larry Dear Santa, I wot (want) a Michael Jackon (Jackson) gam (game) for wei (Wii) Please. I wot a Michael Jackon DVD. I wot a John Deere bed Sheets. I wot a Passwrd Jrnol. (Password Journal) I wot to no wat yor radeer (reindeer) are doing. Love Keira Dear Santa, I want a remote control truck. I have a karit (carrot) for Rudolph I wut a stff roof (I want a stuffed Rudolph) Sat (Santa) I will giv you cackies (cookies) Love, Brayden Dear Santa, How is the nofpol (North Pole)? I’m I (Am I) on the node (naughty) liste? Tak (Thank) you for the cade (candy) in my show (shoe). I want midekaf (Mindcraft). Love Bree Dear Santa, I was good. I want A roudof stucff (Rudolph stuffed) animal. I want a Frozen scooter. Love Maria Dear Santa, How is yore rander (reindeer)? Ples Santa brng me beates (Please Santa bring me Beats). Ples santa brng me krtns (curtains) and undramr washrt (Under Armor sweatshirt) and drrmr hand band (Under Armor headband). A move, a gam, a pope, a gig pig, a bnee (movie, game, puppy, guinea pig, bunny) are thgse (are the things) I want. Love Maici From Mrs. Jansen’s 4th Grade Class at CFS Catholic School Dear Santa, for Christmas I want one pony, Xbox one, play stashen and a mounster truk and a game for my Xbox 360. ~Jared Parra Dear Santa, I would like nurf guns and games for my ps3 like NFL football, NBA basketball, mindcraft, call of dutty II and a alarm clock. ~Keagen Streeter Dear Santa, I think I’v been good so I want one of your elves, an eletric scotter that goes 10 miles per hour and a gold teddy bear hamster and If you can I want my dog Ellie. She was a good dog. Bye. ~Alison Heying Dear Santa, I want clothes for my newborn sister, ps4, and 4 controllers. Iron-man games and spider-man and cottoan candy maker, girl games ps3 and ps4 and Ds3, pink, blue, green brancelet kit that glows in the dark and minecraft ps3 and ps4, elf on the self boy and girl ~Omar Flores Nava Dear Santa, I want a robo dorf hamster with a cage, Samantha the the American girls doll, my own room, cheer shoes, my own cook book, little live birds and a pool, beeados and sewcool. ~Kalissa Schmelzer Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like to have a sewing machine, A playmate for my dog – Pepper that is white and a set of legos friends and I want my family to be safe and some jewelry and a girl elf on the shelf. ~Katie Engelhardt Dear Santa, I would want a nerf gun and and a Live-safer and a Dolphins Jersy and a Hurricanes Jersy remote conterll hellicopter. Thank you santa ~Jamison Kuennen (Photo) Trinity Catholic School in Protivin Dear Santa, I would like xbox live, and a new controller that glows blue for the xbox. Love, Mitchell (K) Dear Santa, I want a computer, a diary, a Barbie house, and a Christmas tree for my room. Love, Karsyn (K) Dear Santa, I would like a big remote control car and an xbox. Love, Ty (K) Dear Santa, I would like a Kindle with a lot of games, a diary and new markers that really work. Love, Jordan (K) Dear Santa, I want a cement mixer and two semi’s, a crane with a wrecking ball and a crane with logs. Love, Kaden (K) Dear Santa, I want a crane, a remote control monster truck, and a car. Love, Aaron (K) Dear Santa, I would like some face birds in a cage, a bunk bed, butterfly stickers for my room and a snoboard. Love, Kendall (K) Dear Santa, I would like a My Little Pony Castle, a locket, and a book with a lock to draw stuff in. Love, Kanin (K) Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like the book Ferdinand Thank you, Santa! From Grant (1st) Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Easy bake oven, my password jernl, spirograph, Princess crone maker, Hart of a snow man. Thank you, Santa From Annika (1st) Dear Santa For Christmas I would like Amazing spy tool, Heart of a snowman, Secret Diary, Frozen Diary Thank you Santa! From Morgan (1st) Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like: Fod T rackt r with a pick up tralr a blu pick up with a cow tralr. Thank you, Santa! From, Ryan (1st) Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Frozen the moovee and boock Thank you Santa! From Sara (1st) Dear Santa For Christmas I would like A remot control ar plan Thank you Santa From Ty (1st) Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Olive, Pete the cat saves Christmas minecraft Thank you Santa From Henry (1st) Dear Santa, I would like a nurf guns, skylanders Giants, ps3, basket ball shoes, mincraft for the ps3 and cloths. ~Kaden Bullerman Dear Santa, I would like: a diary that says girls rock, Kindle HD, Frozen stuff, and a sparkly bike. Love, Bella (K) Dear Santa, I want a elf, and a new puppy, and clothes, shoes, and a new xbox, and controllers for my wii, and a new Barbie set, and a DS. Sowing machine, hamster, and my own phone. Bracelit maker. People to have a good Holiday. ~Morgan Kriener Dear Santa, I want my Catholic journal, an ipod, an easel, a watch, and a ring. Love, Ellaney (K) 16 legals / other news Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Winneshiek County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DECEMBER 8, 2014 The Board met as per adjournment with all members present. The Board met with members of the University of Iowa Sustainable Communities faculty and students. They gave a presentation on their mapping and modeling that would try to anticipate areas of the County where frac sand mining and processing might occur. They will be continuing their study and give another update in early spring. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to approve the minutes of the Monday December 1, 2014 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Kuhn to accept and file the monthly report of the county Recorder. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to appoint Jessica Wenthold, Kim Glock, and Melinda Hanson to the Judicial Magistrate Commission for six year terms. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Karlsbroten to appoint Tom Murray to the Conservation Board for a five year term. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Karlsbroten to appoint Mike Haluska and Mark Kuhn to the Board of Health for three year terms. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Kuhn to appoint Michael T Klimesh for the remainder of the term vacated by Randy Uhl and reappoint Nina Taylor for a three year term to the Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Karlsbroten to appoint Dean Thompson to the remainder of the term held by Dennis Karlsbroten including the Transportation Committee assignment and reappoint Mark Kuhn for a three year term to the Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Karlsbroten to appoint Boyd Wasson, Janelle Halverson, and Richard Michel to the Pioneer Cemetery Commission for three year terms. Motion carried unanimously. Greg Davis, Solutions Inc, met with the Board to give an overview of the IT services provided by their company to the County. Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Karlsbroten to approve the addendum to the lease agreement with Wellington Place to include internet service. Motion carried unanimously. Lucas Beenken, ISAC Public Policy Specialist, met with the Board and other department heads. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Karlsbroten to approve the claims filed with the Board. Motion carried unanimously. Teresa Bockman, county Recorder, met with the Board to discuss her FY16 budget. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to adjourn to 9:30am Monday December 15, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. Claims 12-08-2014 General Basic Fund A-Tec Recycling Inc., Services ......... 422.65 AcenTek, Internet.............................. 556.95 Alliant Energy, Utilities .................... 2639.28 Anderson Law, Legal Services ....... 7530.00 Anundsen Publishing, Printing.......... 376.00 Area Transportation, Services .......... 947.50 Barney’s Duty Supply, Supplies .......... 84.91 Bob Barker Company, Inc, Supplies ........................................... 143.57 Bodensteiner Implement Company, Services ............................................. 12.32 Leon Bohr, Reimbursement ................ 10.00 Terry Buenzow, Mileage ................... 562.14 Lynne Bullerman, Reimbursement ... 180.57 Calmar Courier, Publications ............ 420.12 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs .......................................... 3617.38 CDW Gov’t, Supplies ...................... 1339.33 Gregory Clark, Services ................. 1886.43 Commercial Lighting, Supplies ....... 1841.89 Sonja K. Cotton, Reimbursement ..... 205.24 Sam Courtney, Reimbursement ......... 10.00 Culligan, Services ............................. 202.45 DALCO, Supplies ............................. 274.84 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies..... 208.31 Decorah Community Schools, Services ............................................. 65.00 Decorah News Company, Publications ..................................... 835.28 Decorah Tire Service, Services ...... 2939.48 Donlon Pharmacy, Prescriptions ...... 337.63 Electronic Engineering, Services ........ 19.90 Fareway Stores, Supplies................. 623.28 Farmer Bros Co, Supplies ................ 200.25 Fauser Energy Resources, Fuel ....... 867.82 Tim Felton, Reimbursement ............... 20.00 Leslie Goedken, Reimbursement ....... 79.71 John Halverson, Reimbursement ....... 25.00 Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc, Services ... 339.89 Headington Repair, Services .............. 75.00 Heartland Inn- Coralville, Lodging .... 246.40 Faith Hlubek, Reimbursement ...........113.50 Hovden Oil Co, Fuel ....................... 2624.75 Hovey LP Gas, Inc, Fuel..................... 81.60 IA St Sheriffs & Deputies Assn, Membership ..................................... 575.00 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Registration ..................................... 320.00 Farm Plan, Supplies ......................... 300.70 Dennis Karlsbroten, Reimbursment.. 164.68 OFFICIAL PROCEEDING Winneshiek County Auditor OFFICIAL PROCEEDING WINNESHIEK COUNTY AUDITOR www.calmarcourier.com r & r plumbing & heating remodeling & repair Randy Dotzenrod 563-562-3118 Calmar, IA The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors is still seeking interested community members for appointments to the Winneshiek County Historical Preservation Commission and the Transportation Enhancement Committee. Interested citizens should complete an application which is available at www.winneshiekcounty.org or at the county Auditor’s office. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled. Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 16 through December 30, 2014. Legal Notices Thursday @ 5 p.m. Calmar Courier Always At Your Service! 563-562-3488 Larry Sharps Trucking, Services..... 6631.71 Leon’s Auto & Truck Repair, Services ........................................... 795.30 Lisa Hageman Cleaning, Services ... 250.00 Dr. Kevin Locke, Services................. 645.00 Jon Lubke, Reimbursement................ 14.37 Mail Services, Services .................... 924.71 Malcom Enterprises Inc, Services .... 630.00 Marco Inc, Services .......................... 143.43 Matthew Bender, Publications .......... 288.31 Mediacom, Services ........................... 81.85 Midwest Automatic Fire, Inspection .. 252.00 Mihm Transporation, Services .......... 500.00 Mary Moen, Reimbursement .............. 25.18 Napa Auto Parts, Parts ......................... 8.99 NE Iowa RSVP Program, Appropriation ................................. 3500.00 Steven Nesvik, Reimbursement ....... 501.73 Paetec, Telephone Service ................. 87.29 Perry Novak Electric, Services ......... 474.60 Ben Pfile, Reimbursment .................. 673.38 Postmaster, Postage ........................ 280.00 Carrie Quandahl, Services ............... 892.08 RefurbUPS.com, Supplies .................. 48.98 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.................. 100.02 Riley’s Inc, Supplies ........................... 60.97 Rite Price, Supplies ............................ 35.96 Ruby’s Inc, Services ....................... 2695.00 Schilling Paper, Supplies .................. 270.47 Jeanne Sebastian, Reimbursement ............................... 295.04 ShareFile, Services .......................... 442.00 Sharps Trucking, Services .................. 80.00 Sims TV & Electronics, Supplies ...... 107.99 Corey Sims, Services ....................... 320.00 DuWayne Snitker, Services .............. 210.00 Solutions, Services ........................... 183.57 Ben Steines, Reimbursement ............. 25.00 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies................ 49.00 Thompson Construction, Services.... 423.43 Greg Torgrim, Reimbursement ........... 10.00 US Postal Service, Postage ........... 1500.00 Van Diest Supply Company, Supplies ........................................... 463.22 Steve Vanden Brink, Services ............ 60.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service........ 1280.72 Walmart Community/GECRB, Supplies ........................................... 396.24 Linda Wedo, Reimbursement ........... 194.20 Wennes Communications, Advertising ....................................... 130.00 Windstream, Telephone Service ..... 1523.94 Winn Co EMS Association, Appropriation ................................. 2000.00 Winn Co Treasurer, Services .............. 20.00 General Basic Public Health Ability Networks Inc, Services .......... 150.00 Eide Bailly LLP, Services ................ 1855.00 Penny Herold, Mileage ..................... 161.04 Sally Herold, Mileage........................ 181.72 Honeywell HomMed, Equipment ...... 165.00 IA Alliance in Home Care, Registration ....................................... 90.00 Cheryl McConnell, Mileage............... 128.48 Rennard Mumford, Mileage .............. 183.48 NE IA Comm Action Corp, Services ... 65.00 NICC, Registration................................ 7.00 Karla O’Connell, Mileage .................. 194.04 Nancy Olson-Folstad, Mileage ......... 252.56 Selina Quandahl, Mileage ................ 249.48 Nancy Sacquitne, Mileage ................ 159.72 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies.............. 379.94 Allison Stover, Mileage ....................... 19.80 Team Rehab, Services ..................... 450.00 Krista Vanden Brink, Mileage ............... 3.08 Eunice Veeder, Mileage ...................... 38.72 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service.......... 261.65 Windstream, Telephone Service ....... 361.62 Winneshiek Medical Center, Services ........................................... 770.00 General Supplemental Fund Fayette County Sheriff, Sheriff Fees .. 26.70 Henry M. Adkins & Son, Inc, Services ......................................... 9690.00 IMWCA, Insurance ....................... 10933.00 North Iowa Reporting, Services ........ 102.65 Water Testing Grant Fund Craig Cutting, Plug Well ................... 302.38 MH/DD Services Fund Windstream, Telephone Service ......... 78.23 Rural Services Basic Fund Anundsen Publishing, Printing............ 75.00 Calmar Courier, Publications .............. 14.73 Decorah News Company, Publications ....................................... 15.01 Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc, Services ......................................... 1806.20 Leland Hovey, Meeting ....................... 45.00 Dave Lewis, Meeting .......................... 45.00 Randy Logsdon, Site Rent................ 100.00 Riley’s Inc, Supplies ........................... 59.35 Sharps Trucking, Services .............. 2565.00 Windstream, Telephone Service ......... 74.84 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ..................... 954.90 Winn County Auditor, Postage ............ 38.68 Secondary Road Fund AcenTek, Telephone Service ............ 143.59 Airgas North Central, Supplies ......... 126.84 Alliant Energy, Utilities ...................... 981.68 Becker Hardware, Supplies ................ 18.99 Lee Bjerke, Reimbursement ............... 97.13 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service ........................ 191.02 Bodensteiner Implement Company, Services ......................................... 2696.31 Brown Supply Co, Supplies .............. 704.40 City of Spillville, Road Use Tax ....... 7889.14 Class C Solutions Group, Services ......................................... 1042.86 Compass Minerals America, Inc, Materials ...................................... 44213.72 Conney Safety Proc, Supplies .......... 259.08 Croell Redi Mix, Services ................. 265.00 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies....... 52.68 Decorah Auto Center Inc, Supplies .... 61.18 Decorah News Company, Publications ......................................... 9.53 Decorah Tire Service, Services .... 13998.31 Fauser Energy Resources, Fuel ....... 496.44 FleetPride, Parts ............................. 1231.16 Franzen Sales & Service, Services .... 19.76 Gillund Ent, Supplies ........................ 150.00 Headington Repair, Services .......... 1500.00 Marvin Heim Construction, Services ........................................... 187.50 Hi-Way Tire, Services ......................... 13.50 Huber’s Store, Supplies ...................... 34.51 Iowa DNR, Registration .................... 175.00 Iowa Patch , Services ....................... 716.80 Charles Langland, Reimbursement .... 10.00 Mabel Co-op Telephone, Telephone Service ............................... 3.73 Malcom Enterprises Inc, Services .... 100.50 Martin Equipment of IA/IL, Inc, Supplies ....................................... 13064.24 Matt Mettille, Reimb ............................ 10.00 Minnowa Construction, Construction ................................ 33688.10 Perry Novak Electric, Services ....... 1537.61 Pomp’s Tire Service, Supplies ........ 8780.00 Racom Corp, Services...................... 142.50 River City Paving, Materials ............... 22.40 Ronco Engineering, Supplies ........... 745.59 Scott Van Keppel, Parts.............. 192482.60 Steel Supply Co. Inc., Supplies ........ 612.47 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies.............. 277.97 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Parts .... 6076.56 Truck Country of Iowa, Equipment/Service .......................... 316.97 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service........ 1688.90 Wiltgen Construction, Inc, Materials ...................................... 95447.79 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ....................... 42.90 County Assessor Agency Fund Jim Alstad, Reimbursement .............. 563.00 Decorah News Company, Publications ....................................... 51.80 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service............ 61.60 Weis Buick GMC, Services................. 31.38 Windstream, Telephone Service ......... 76.13 E911 Surcharge Fund AcenTek, E911 Service..................... 799.18 Mabel Co-op Telephone, E911 Service ................................... 135.08 Emergency Management Comm Dell Marketing, Supplies ................. 1246.73 Iowa Emergency Management Assn, Membership ..................................... 150.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service.......... 224.92 Walmart Community/GECRB, Supplies ............................................. 84.64 Windstream, Telephone Service ....... 222.36 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund Coventry Health & Life Ins Co, Insurance ..................................... 73270.32 Midwest Group Benefits, Health Ins Claims ............................ 629.03 Grand Total ............................... 607779.56 ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman, Board of Supervisors Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Kuboushek joins Iowa Soybean Association communications team Easton Kuboushek has been named Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) Communications Specialist. In this role, Kuboushek will report timely news affecting the competitiveness of Iowa’s soybean farmers for publication in the Iowa Soybean Review, print and electronic newsletters and for use in the association’s digital and social media channels. He’ll also seek and fulfill communications requests from soybean association leaders and members to strengthen the ISA’s voice and reputation on key issues, coordinate the association’s annual member-grower research and assist with growing and strengthening ISA’s relations with key industry partners. In addition, Kuboushek will coordinate ISA’s involvement with Leadership Iowa and Leadership Iowa University and other external relationships, repurpose ISA-produced content for greater reach and influence and report on regulatory and policy issues impacting soybean farmers. Kuboushek was raised on a farm near Spillville and obtained a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Loras College in Dubuque. He’s served as an analytics marketing specialist at Loras College and interned as a public affairs specialist for DuPont Pioneer. 17 legals Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS TURKEY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS TURKEY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL The Turkey Valley School Board met in regular session on Monday, December 8, 2014. The meeting at Turkey Valley School was moved from the elementary media center to room # 250 due to heating issues. Ernie Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. The following Board Directors answered roll call: Ernie Schmitt, Jody Steinlage, Leon Shatek, Renee Throndson and Don Blazek Jr. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve the agenda with the following change: Move item New Business K to be the first item covered under New Business. This will allow the presenter, Kevin Keech, to speak and answer questions and then be excused from the meeting. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Renee Throndson to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Carried unanimously. Minutes from regular meeting, November 10, 2014 and work sessions November 10 and November 24, 2014. Financial Reports and Bills: General Fund Bills: $45,810.25 Capital Bills: $12,280.46 PPEL: $ 9,756.00 Hot Lunch: $10,898.84 Clearing Account: $22,246.59 Appointments: Missy Reicks as 1415 volunteer basketball cheer coach and Eric Buckendahl, Randy Hageman, Chris Reicks and Austin Vrzak as 1415 volunteer wrestling coaches pending completion of coaching licensure. Michelle Nystel and Frank Wilson as 1415 shared junior class prom advisors. These are oneyear positions. Open Enrollments: approved Public Forum Welcome to the Senior Career student. Ernie Schmitt shared information from the school board convention. School board members are sought out in regards to many different school issues. Even though some of these items may be very emotional for both the concerned citizen and the school board member, he reminded board members to be loyal to the staff and that the children always come first. Spotlight on Education Mr. Goltz shared the KWWL segment on Parker Poor and Gunner Rodgers wrestling match. There were no additional changes to the 500 Student Series. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to dispense the second reading and have the final reading for Board Policy Series 500, Students Series. Carried unanimously. Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Renee Throndson to approve MAPC, Hampton Iowa to design and print 1000 letter size, trifold copies of our brochure for the amount of $300.00. This is the company that currently owns the Calmar Courier. The Board thanked them for their coverage of Turkey Valley Community School. Carried unanimously. Mr. Goltz shared with the Board that A & J Associates will meet soon to make the final punch list for the boiler. We will now have to check all of the interior piping, thermostats, etc. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the changes as presented for the first reading of Board Policy Series 600, Education Program. The second and final reading will take place at the regular January board meeting. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the Modified Allowable Growth. $117,986 - Additional spending authority for next year for the Program for Returning Dropout or Dropout Prevention i.e portion of a counselor’s salary, Success Coordinator, substitute costs, etc. Carried unanimously. Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Jody Steinlage to offer the following early retirement package for noncertified staff: $450.00 towards insurance premium per month for 5 years and $50.00 for each unused sick day paid out over 5 years. The certified staff: $544.00 towards insurance premium per month for 5 years and $75.00 for each unused sick day paid out over 5 years. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Renee Throndson to approve the request from the Music Department to reimburse the Clearing Account from Classroom Instructional (General Fund) This transfer clears up 20132014 expenses which were incorrectly expended. Carried unanimously. Moved by Don Blazek Jr. to have Clark Goltz serve as Superintendent for the next school year. Don Blazek Jr. withdrew his motion for further discussion. Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Leon Shatek to share a superintendent for the 20152016 school year. Carried unanimously. Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Renee Throndson to approve to continue the current operational function sharing positions and to extend an invitation to neighboring schools for additional FTE’s. The operational function sharing currently in place are: Superintendent South Winneshiek, Transportation Management New Hampton CSD, Operation and Maintenance Management New Hampton CSD. Yeas: Ernie Schmitt, Leon Shatek, Renee Throndson and Don Blazek Jr., Nays: Jody Steinlage. Administration would like to include course offerings from other districts into the Turkey Valley course guide. There needs to be more conversation to build schedules and make it work between the different schools. The Board feels that the shared teaching opportunities is a great idea, but they also understand the complexity of the scheduling, including travel time for students and or teachers. Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve Leon Shatek as the Winneshiek County Conference Board Representative. Carried unanimously. Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve the NICC Memorandum of Understanding. This is a career learning link using job shadows or career ex- ploration options. This may also be a credit course in the future. Carried unanimously. Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve Mracek Plumbing and Heating for the kitchen air conditioner project in the amount of $4900. Carried unanimously. Mr. Keech presented an online payment option from RevTrak. This program would give people the option to pay online with a credit card for registrations, lunch, shirt sales, athletics, music etc. There is not a set up fee or an annual fee for this program. There is a 3.49% service charge on each transaction made. Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve RevTrak online electronic payment system. The Board would like additional information and will decide how to cover the service fee at the January meeting. Carried unanimously. The State allows for an automatic State Budget Review Committee (SBRC) approval for additional costs occurred during the school year for increased student enrollments, increased open enrollments out and additional students for LEP instruction that were not part of your original approved budget. We are allowed additional spending authority for this school year for the increase in student enrollments and open enrollments out. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the SBRC amount of $75,312.00. Carried unanimously. Ms. Knoll congratulated all of the student athletes on their honors in the fall season. She talked about the new boiler and the old heating system and coordinating them to work together. Mr. Goltz gave the board information on charter schools. He stated that there are only 4 in the state of Iowa. The next regular school board meeting will be on Monday, January 12, 2015 @ 7:00 PM. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Renee Throndson to adjourn at 9:49 PM. Carried unanimously. Therewas no work session held. December 2014 Bills Approved General Fund AccuQuilt, McElroy Grant supplies ............................. $1,072.70 Donald Blazek Jr, mileage to convention.................... $127.40 Carquest of New Hampton, supplies ........................................... $74.24 Chemsearch, water treatment supplies ......................................... $886.80 Come and Save Here, belts-lagoon pump ............................. $9.60 Decorah Comm Schools, Crossroads/1st Qtr SpEd.......... $22,094.54 Decorah Mobile Glass, 3 tempered panels ............................................ $155.37 Dept of Education, bus inspect x 16............................. $640.00 E&D Repair, Nov snow removal ...................... $1,254.75 Farmers Win Coop, diesel ........... $5,668.66 Brenda Frana, LIFT mileage............. $28.00 Franzen Sales & Service, restock fee-fuel pump ...................... $15.15 Gruhn Law Firm, audit letter ............. $74.00 Hawkins, Inc, water treatment supplies ............... $315.31 Houghton Mifflin Co, Cogn student scores........................ $27.72 Huber’s Store Inc., transp, FCS ....... $71.64 Ins Assoc/TV Trust Acct, audit adjustments ....................... $3,023.00 John Deer Financial, duct tape ........... $6.58 Kabel Business Services, flex fees... $63.00 Wendy Leuenberger, mileage......... $179.20 Malcom Enterprises, garbage services ........................... $350.00 MARCO, printer maintenance ........ $472.25 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., supplies .......................................... $172.97 Mic’s Plbg & Htg, heating unit Rm 310 ...................... $490.60 Mid-America Publishing Corp, minutes/bills ................................... $303.92 Mracek Plbg, Htg, Elec, elem boys lav/urinals ..................... $325.87 NAPA Auto Parts of New Hampton, supplies ........................................... $24.98 NAPA Auto Parts of Decorah ............ $41.64 NICC, New Driver STOP x 2 ............ $60.00 Office World, vacuum, bags, filter... $504.25 J.W. Pepper of Minneapolis, sheet music ................................... $218.36 Pitney Bowes, postge meter refill ... $208.99 Postville Comm Schools, Health Conso NICC classes .......... $135.32 Racom Corporation, Bus #7 radio repair .......................... $54.00 Schilling Supply Company, supplies ......................................... $315.61 April Schmitt, FCS Supplies ............. $65.51 Brian Schmitt, AD mtg ....................... $7.48 Shueth Ace Hdwre, lighting ............ $587.40 Marv Smity Elec, locate aound LP tank ....... $83.30 TestAmerica Labs, water sample...... $63.00 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc, vehicle maint supplies ......................................... $338.97 Jay Uhlenhake, prof services-Nov .. $650.00 Unity School Bus Parts, bus maint . $152.94 US Toy Co., preschool .................... $154.39 West Music, instrumental equip........ $85.15 Windstream, local phone service.... $131.51 Total .......................................... $41,786.07 General Hand Payables Hawkeye REC, electricity ............ $3,738.79 Mastercard, computer supplies /repairs .......................................... $210.39 IA DHS, Child Care Center License Fee ..................................... $75.00 Total ............................................ $4,024.18 TOTAL GENERAL FUND ......... $45,810.25 Capital Bills for Approval A&J Associates , fee per contract ... $150.00 Roger Dreckman Const, material/labor to install fence around new LP tank ....................................... $8,765.00 Mracek Plbg, Htg, Elec, 1 new wall hung lav,labor to install 2 ..... $2,800.39 Wiltgen Cons, rock for fenced area by LP tank ............................. $565.07 TOTAL ....................................... $12,280.46 PPEL Bills for Approval DeLageLanden, copier lease.......... $699.00 JMC Computer Service, HS/elem web hosting ................................................. $820.00 Martin Bros., new floor scrubber.. $8,237.00 Total ............................................ $9,756.00 Hot Lunch Fund ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 URBAN FRINGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY IN UNINCORPARATED WINNESHIEK COUNTY, IOWA. WHEREAS, a request for amendment to the zoning ordinance of Winneshiek County was submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission, said request having been acted upon by the Planning and Zoning Commission following a public hearing; and, WHEREAS, the request for amendment of the zoning ordinance pertains to the following described real estate: Lot 2 of 1 of 2 and lot 2 of 2 of 1, excluding the recreational trail, all in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa. WHEREAS, the said zoning request requested that the property be rezoned from A-1 Agricultural District to R-1, Urban Fringe Residential District; and, WHEREAS, a notice of the time and place of a public hearing on said request was published pursuant to law; and, WHEREAS, a public hearing as required has been conducted by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors. WHEREAS, the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors has considered the Winneshiek County Comprehensive Plan in their review of the Applicant’s request and does find that the request is consistent with the policies and goals set out in the Winneshiek County Comprehensive Plan; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: 1. That the zoning classification as to the following described real estate: Lot 2 of 1 of 2 and lot 2 of 2 of 1, excluding the recreational trail, all in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa. is hereby changed from A-1 Agricultural District to R-1, Urban Fringe Residential District. 2. That the zoning map of Winneshiek County, Iowa, be modified to reflect this change. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this zoning ordinance or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. Severability Clause. If any section, part or Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County Zoning Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County Zoning Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ORDINANCE NO. 15-182 Anderson Erickson, milk .............. $2,504.77 Casper Plbg, Htg, backflow/cross connectin............... $262.50 CE Stone & Son Refrigeration, detergent, etc................................. $335.00 Eastview Orchard, produce .............. $64.00 Hawkeye Plbg, Htg, equip repair .... $389.93 Martin Bros, food, supplies .......... $4,209.87 Mracek Plbg, Htg, pilot burner ........ $274.60 Pan O Gold, bread.......................... $574.95 Presto-X Company, pest control ....... $32.10 Eastons Water Conditioning, rent/salt ............................................ $43.00 Keck Inc, commodities................. $2,208.12 TOTAL ....................................... $10,898.84 Clearing Account Anderson Erickson, milk machine .... $68.49 Mastercard, speech/drama supplies.................. $130.24 Pepsi-Cola, concession supplies .... $772.70 RSCH, activity scheduler ................ $275.00 Sunset Distributors, trap team .... $7,172.04 Nat’l Geographic Bee, 2015 registration ............................ $100.00 Midway USA Found, trap team ... $3,000.00 American Color Imaging, picture supplies.............................. $179.64 Beaver Creek Graphix, reversible Jersey ............................. $50.00 Greg Becker, wrestling official ........ $125.00 Jake Bohlken, drama supplies........ $234.67 Central High School, UIU Conf dues ............................... $400.00 Come and Save Here, drama supplies .............................. $150.56 Decker Sporting Goods, basketballs..................................... $326.15 Eric Eckerman, wrestling official ..... $125.00 Dan Hayes, wrestling official ............ $60.00 Rick Helmrich, wrestling official ........ $60.00 Hubers Store, drama, TVAB ............. $27.81 J&M Fundraising, trap team ....... $2,415.00 Jared Bohlken, drama supplies ...... $100.00 Kim Lensing, volleyball line ............ $495.00 Lifetouch NSS, picture deposit ....... $940.31 M&M Convenience, cos.................. $320.54 Chelsey O’Conner, lighting design consult ................... $150.00 Polashek’s locker, concession supplies ...................... $775.68 Scholastic Book Fair, elem .......... $2,438.84 Joe Smith, bb official ........................ $60.00 South Winn HS, CC fee/wrestling fee ...................... $135.00 Stage Spot, drama supplies ............. $75.25 Super 8 Motel, CC lodging ............. $379.80 Randy Tope, bb official ................... $195.00 Bob Topping, bb official .................. $195.00 Tammy Vrzak, volleyball supplies ..... $71.87 Wapsit Valley HS, wrestling fee ........ $70.00 Daryl Weiand, bb official ................... $60.00 Sonija Wessel, book ......................... $12.00 Lewis Youngren, script consult ....... $100.00 TOTAL ....................................... $22,246.59 ATTEST President Secretary provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of Dec, 2014. WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Attest: John Logsdon, Chairman Benjamin D. Steines, Winneshiek County Auditor Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS A proposal to revise the text of the Winneshiek County zoning ordinance. A copy of the proposed text amendments is available for inspection at the office of the Winneshiek County Auditor, the office of the Winneshiek County Zoning Administrator and on the county website at www.winneshiekcounty. org A public hearing will be held by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors on Monday, Dec 29th, 2014 at 10:00am. in the Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, at which time you may appear, if you so desire, either in person or by agent or attorney, in opposition to or support of the proposal. Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. 18 leglas / news Tuesday, December 23, 2014 calmar courier Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $7.3 million to 27 Local Housing Trust Funds to Move Local Affordable Housing Priorities Forward PUBLIC NOTICE City of Calmar State Housing Trust Fund Grants to Spur Affordable Housing Initiatives The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors recently approved a total of more than $7.3 million in grants to 27 Local Housing Trust Funds to support local affordable housing initiatives, which will assist 2,336 Iowa families. The funding is provided from the State Housing Trust Fund’s Local Housing Trust Fund program. “The Iowa Legislature created the Local Housing Trust Fund program to allow certified Local Housing Trust Funds the ability to efficiently fulfill unique local affordable housing needs throughout the state and these awards will do just that,” said Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Dave Jamison. “The grants announced today are leveraging an additional $4.1 million in local contributions, which is a testament to the shared dedication of meeting these vital needs.” The grant funds will be used for initiatives such as preserving aging housing stock, subsidizing Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. FOR SALE - The City of Calmar is offering FOR SALE 5 12 X 12 Overhead insulated doors. Doors currently in Fire Station and are numbered 1-5. Sealed bids will be accepted at the City Clerk’s office 101 S. Washington Street in Calmar until 4:00 P.M. on December 30, 2014. 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The State Housing Trust Fund helps ensure decent, safe and affordable housing for Iowans through two programs. The Local Housing Trust Fund Program receives at least 60 percent of the SHTF allocation to provide grants for organizations certified by the Iowa Finance Authority as a Local Housing Trust Fund. The remaining funding goes to the Project-Based Housing Program, which aids in the development of affordable single-family and multifamily housing. The Iowa Finance Authority administers both programs and provides technical assistance to housing-related organizations. The Iowa Legislature created the Iowa Finance Authority in 1975 to undertake programs to assist in the attainment of housing for low and moderate-income Iowans. Grant Award Summary – only local funds listed Fayette County Local Housing Trust Fund - $60,276 Area served: Fayette County Contact: Lori Brockway: 563.864.7551 Iowa Northland Regional Housing Council Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) - $332,205 Area served: Black Hawk (excluding the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw and Grundy Counties Contact: Jim Rodemeyer: 319.235.0311 Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund - $266,467 Area served: Allamakee, Clayton, Howard and Winneshiek Counties Contact: Lori Brockway: 563.864.7551 Hard-to-buy-for Farmer Gift Suggestion Do you have a hard-to-buyfor farmer in your life? Here’s a great suggestion for a Christmas gift – registration to the Driftless Beef Conference! What could be better than the gift of education? The third annual four-state Driftless Region Beef Conference will be held on January 22-23, 2015, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque. The program will begin at 1 p.m. on January 22 and run through 11:45 a.m. on January 23. This year’s conference features two keynote speakers; Dr. Jude Capper, a livestock sustainability consultant from Bozeman, Montana, and Dr. Mark Hilton, a Professor of Beef Production Medicine at Purdue University. Other speakers include Dan Loy and Lee Schulz, Iowa State University; Rhonda Gildersleeve and Gene Schriefer, University of Wis- consin; Nicole Rambo, University of Minnesota; Travis Meteer, University of Illinois and Rick Rasby, University of Nebraska, as well as Tom Arnold from Elizabeth, Illinois, Dr. Joe Dedrickson from Merial, and Darrell Busby from the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity. Thursday’s evening program includes a panel discussion focused on the wide scope of the beef industry and how they all fit together to meet consumer’s demands. Friday morning’s program includes four breakout sessions as well as a breakfast presentation by Dr. Capper. Registration for the conference is $85 before January 15 or $115 after. Additional information about the conference is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/beef. Registration opened for the conference on December 1. Sponsors of the program with display booths at the conference currently include Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association, Merial, Thiesen’s, US Feeds, ABS Global, Multimin USA, Vita Plus, Animat, People’s State Bank, Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association, Diamond V, Prairie Creek Seed, Zoetis, FarmTek, Summit Livestock Facilities, Mix 30 and USDA National Ag Statistics Service. The Driftless Region Beef Conference is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin Extension. The planning team strives to deliver the latest in research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry. 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