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Northeast Iowa Veteran, 80, looks back on a life of service By Zach Jensen Dropping out of high school is almost never a good idea. But, for one northeast Iowa man, it may have been one of his best decisions. Sam Fox, now 80, of rural Waukon, was raised in Oelwein, and in 1960, he dropped out of school – apparently for no reason other than just not wanting to go anymore at that time. And, looking back upon his experiences with several branches of the United States Armed Forces, including his years of service to combat veterans, Fox likely wouldn’t change a thing. “I was a young kid and thought I knew the world,” he said with a chuckle. “I Oelwein native and Vietnam Veteran Sam Fox, 80, has served the United States Navy, Marines, Air Force and Department of Defense, among other jobs. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Zach Jensen)

had good grades, could have made the honor roll, just didn’t want to. After leavin’ school, I turned 17, and a week later, I got off the bus in San Diego, and there was a Chief Petty Officer usin’ cuss words I didn’t even know, and I thought I knew’em all.” Fox finished Navy bootcamp in San Diego before going to Navy corpsman school. “I qualified for various jobs, and that was one of the choices,” he said. “O’course, when I said I wanna be a corpsman, I didn’t have any idea what I was doin’.” For those who don’t know, Fox said the U.S. Marine Corps has no medical department. So, all the medics, nurses and doctors who serve with the Marines are Navy. After corpsman school, he went to work in a hospital in Key West, Fla., for 18 months. “Then, I decided I wanted to go back to school,” he recalled, “So I got sent to Bethesda, Maryland, Naval Medical Center, and after a while, I ended up with a

Quilts of Valor: Honoring military Veterans, one stitch at a time By Denise Lana

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Offering peace with paws for Veterans with PTSD By Zach Jensen United States military Veterans are in crisis. Veterans Administration information says that of the total number of deployed U.S. servicemen and women who died between 2001 and 2007, more than 20 percent were suicides. Additionally, according to Ron Hirschberg, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, “We know that, among all Veterans, there are 20 suicides a day, and between 2015 and 2020 there was about a 40 percent increase in suicides among active-duty service members. Thirty thousand Veterans have died by suicide in just the Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom conﬂicts over 20 years.” Carol Dowe, a 1961 graduate of Decorah High School, lost a Veteran family member to suicide 20 years ago – a tragedy that has followed Dowe ever since – which inspired her to help Veterans in the U.S., Canada and Israel. “We have to do something about getting a handle on suicide,” Dowe said. “Letting our Veterans know there’s so much help for them is so important.” It’s that endeavor that led her to ﬁnding Retrieving Freedom, a Waverly-based company that trains

U.S. Army Veteran Josh Davison sits with his service dog, Eda. The two “met” at Retrieving Freedom, a Waverly company that trains service dogs for Veterans with PTSD. (submitted photo) black Labrador Retrievers to be service animals for Veterans affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and children with autism. Dowe hosted a Retrieving Freedom presentation Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Decorah’s VFW hall. Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-proﬁt organization dedicated to training Service Dogs to help people. They breed and train chosen dogs that exhibit speciﬁc traits necessary to perform tasks to help these individuals, and believe in matching the dog to the client. The training program isn’t designed to train each dog to follow a

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certain program. Instead, dogs are trained to meet the needs of their speciﬁc client. The dogs go through more than two years of training to meet our strict standards for a successful placement. “The service dogs we train help improve the lives of the people they are placed with,” the website’s information stated. “Not only do they help with speciﬁc chores and perform tasks associated with their training, but they also offer companionship and unconditional love.”

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Decorah Quilts of Valor member, Mary Jane Michels, toils away at her sewing machine during a recent Decorah QOV meeting hosted monthly by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1977 in town. Photos of local veterans, past and present, line the wall of the VFW’s hero wall behind Michels. “We are honoring all veterans!” Michels expresses, who counts among those veterans her dad, three uncles, a nephew and a cousin. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Denise Lana)

n keeping with “It takes a village to raise a child,” “Teamwork makes the dream work,” and “It takes two flints to make a fire,” the Quilts of Valor organization’s mantra should be “It takes a guild to craft a quilt.” National and local QOV guilds Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 by a woman whose son was deployed in Iraq. She had a vision of a soldier sitting on his bed, haunted by visions of war demons. She then envisioned him wrapped in a quilt, and his demeanor changed from despair to comfort. That woman came up with a simple model for her idea: volunteer teams would donate time and materials to make quilts for Veterans. According to the QOV guidelines, the quilts must be made of quality materials, not charity pieces. They cannot be tied, but rather, must be hand or machine stitched. Recipients of the quilts are nominated, and the quilts awarded to them ceremoniously to say, “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor in serving our nation.”

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The Decorah chapter of Quilts of Valor, spearheaded in 2014 by Calmar local and passionate quilter, Julie Lukes, started with six members. Nine years later, the group has expanded to 26 women from around the Decorah area. Many are quilting connoisseurs, others, aﬁcionados, but all share one common thread — their love of military. Mary Engan joined the guild in 2019 after her husband received a quilt for his service in the Army. “I saw that I could sew, I can quilt. I can do this! So, I joined the group!” Mary continued, sharing how she lost her father, Lawrence Janzer, in WWII. “I was born in December, and he was killed in the invasion of Normandy six months later in June. I never knew him.” Many of the members of the guild know personally the sacriﬁces made by military Veterans. Retired bridal seamstress Patricia Timp saw her husband

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Karst-area water quality forum Nov. 16 Rising nitrate levels a concern Driftless Region By Charlie Warner

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Luther celebrates anniversary of Asian Students and Allies Assoc. with live performances Luther College’s Center Stage Series and Student Activities Council will kick off a year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Asian Students and Allies Association (ASAA) at Luther with performances by internationally-recognized musicians Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn and comedian Aiko Tanaka. Center Stage Series: Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn Musicians Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn blend Chinese folk songs with traditional Appalachian banjo music for Luther College’s Center Stage Series Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m., in the Center for Faith and Life’s Main Hall. Fei is a trained classical composer and a master of the guzheng, a 21-string traditional Chinese instrument that dates back 2,500 years. Her compositions combine Western classical styles with traditional Chinese music to create a unique and contemporary sound. Fei and Washburn will perform music from their self-titled collaborative album that was released in 2020; the record combines Fei’s guzheng and Washburn’s banjo. Fei and

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Washburn’s collaboration “recasts ‘world music’ as music of our shared world, highlighting our shared humanity and the transformative power of song.” Both dinner and show tickets are on sale through Luther’s Ticket Office in the Center for Faith and Life, online at tickets. luther.edu, by emailing tickets@luther.edu or by calling 563-387-1357. Comedian Aiko Tanaka The comedian, actress and TV personality Aiko Tanaka will perform a comedy show Saturday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m., at Marty’s in the basement of the Union. The event is open to the public, and general admission tickets are available at the door. The event is free for Luther students who have paid their student activities fee. Born in Tokyo, Tanaka first appeared in the film “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and was also featured in the Justin Lin-directed mockumentary “Finishing the Game” about Bruce Lee’s last film. Tanaka has also been featured on the The Jim Jeffries Show, The Howard Stern Show and Comedy Central’s “Stand-Up Asia! Live.”

The estate of Harry B. Olson and the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa are grateful for the memorial donations made to help lost and abandoned animals. The Olsons rescued many cats over the years and their continued compassion and generosity will help many more at HSNEI.

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Stone Ridge Community Church, Decorah, will be participating in Operation Christmas Child, a mission project of Samaritan’s Purse. Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. ADOPT fill shoeboxes Participants with new A toys, hygiene products,Sponsored schoolby supplies andofother Sponsored by Humane Society NE IA Humane Society of NE IA PAW) and Decorah Newspapers small(formerly gifts. TheseNewspapers shoeboxes and Decorah to give a dog or cat are Looking then distributed to needy Looking to give a dog or cat in need a loving home? children in troubled in need, a lovingcountries, home? Visit our website: along with storybooks in their Visit our website: www.iowapaw.petfinder.com own language that tell HSNEI.org about

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In an effort to better educate area residents about the fragile Karst environment of the Driftless Region, a water quality forum will be held at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro, Minn., on Thursday, Nov. 16, hosted by Responsible Ag in Karst Country (RAKC). This event is a response to concerns over rising nitrate levels in groundwater of numerous counties in Southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Known as the “Driftless Region,” the Karst geology here is very sensitive to various chemicals utilized in farming and lawn care practices. A panel of five speakers presenting at this forum will bring

a diverse range and depth of experience regarding water quality. They include: Paul Wotzka, hydrologist, farmer and co-founder of Minnesota Well Owners Organization; Aleta Borrud, physician with a master’s degree in public health and epidemiology; Mouta Hayner, fly fishing guide and Women’s Outreach And Marketing Director for the Driftless Fly Fishing Company; Martin Larsen, farmer, caver and Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District Feedlot Officer; and Carly Griffith, Water Program Director for the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. “This event is for all of us here in the Driftless Region – you, your friends, family and neighbors – those of us who rely on clean private and pub-

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leaving it to spend the night in the library. Stop into the library on Saturday, Nov. 11, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., to pick up the stuffed animal and a photo of the evening’s fun and mischief. For more information, contact the library at 563-568-4424 or www.waukon.lib.ia.us.

NEICAC taking applications for energy assistance Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) is taking applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through April 30, 2024. Households will need to provide the following when applying for LIHEAP: • The social security number of each household member, regardless of age, must be provided for that household member to be eligible. At least one household member must provide a social security number documentation for the household itself to be eligible. • A copy of their most recent heating and electric bill. • Documentation of gross income for everyone living in the home for the previous 30 calendar days, the most recent 12 months or for the previous calendar year. LIHEAP is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa De-

partment of Health and Human Services, Community Access Division, Community Action Agencies Unit, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. This program is not designed to pay a household’s total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. Those factors include total household income, household size, dwelling type, and type of heating fuel, among others. All low-income northeast Iowans are encouraged to apply, including senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Households burning wood or where heating is included as part of the rent may also be eligible for assistance. For eligibility and other information, visit neicac.org or call 563-382-9608.

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Decorah High School Veterans breakfast and program Nov. 10 Decorah High School will host a Veterans Day breakfast and program for Veterans and their families on Friday, Nov. 10. Breakfast will be served to Veterans and their families in the high school cafeteria starting at 8:30 a.m. The Veterans Day program will be held in the high school auditorium at 9:45 a.m. The VFW Color Guard will post the colors and the DHS Wind Ensemble and DHS Concert Choir will perform throughout the program. A special feature of this year’s program will be a

video montage of local Veterans, filmed by Josh Fenske’s government class and produced by Molly Holkesvik’s media class. An important part of the breakfast and program is to recognize military men and women who have a connection to Decorah. Those, who would like to submit a photo of a family member who has served or is serving in the military to be added to the “Wall of Veterans”, should bring a copy of a photo (no larger than a 5”x7”) to the Decorah High School office. Pictures can also be emailed with information to denise.gulrud@

The public is invited to Upper Iowa University’s annual Veterans Day program Friday, Nov. 10. The event will feature Dennis Soppe of West Union, the American Legion Department Commander for the State of Iowa, as the guest speaker. Soppe’s commitment to Veterans and service led him to join the American Legion, where he eventually became the Department Commander for the State of Iowa and a National Executive Committeeman. The program will begin at 12:15 p.m., in the Student Center ballrooms at UIU’s Fayette Campus, with the Fayette American Legion Post 339 presenting the colors. Attendees are invited to join in a complimentary lunch and enjoy fellowship as the program concludes.

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South Winneshiek Veterans Day quilts presentation South Winneshiek High School will observe Veterans Day with an assembly in the high school gym Friday, Nov. 10, at 10:15 a.m. During the assembly, Quilts of Valor will honor eight Veterans with quilts. All area Veterans and spouses, as well as the Women’s Auxiliary, are welcome to join for coffee, juice and rolls in the high school cafeteria at 9 a.m. Receiving Quilts of Valor will be: David Bond, Marine Corps 1997-2001, David Dunt, Navy & Navy Reserves 1960-1966, Robert J. Gross, Army 19951999, Carl P. Huber, Marine Corps 1969-1971, Richard L. Ingram, Air Force 1955-1958, Austin Keck, Marine Corps 2016-2020, Roy Prestsater, Army 1970-1972 and Dr. Richard J. Wedo, Army 1971-1973.

wife. I was 19 years old, and still didn’t have any brains.” Fox said he’d only been married a couple weeks before he was called into service during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which, the U.S. Department of State said, was “a direct and dangerous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War and was the moment when the two superpowers came closest to nuclear conflict.” Over the course of 13 days, when the U.S. deployed nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey, those movements were matched by Soviet deployments of nuclear missiles in Cuba – just 411 miles from Florida. “That scared the hell outta me,” Fox said. “I hadn’t even been married a month. Here’s this 19-year-old kid married to a brand-new wife, sittin’ on a ship, washin’ surgical instruments and waitin’ to see if we were gonna go to shore.” After the crisis was resolved, Fox was ordered to report to Camp Lejeune, the now-famous Marine base in North Carolina, and although he didn’t initially want to go, he’s glad he did. “I had to do my sea duty, and for corpsman, being with the Marines is considered your sea duty,” he said. “We wore Marine uniforms with Navy insignias. We ate with’em, worked with’em, slept with’em and drank with’em. Those Marines considered us one of ’em, and they still do to this day. There’s a special relationship between the Navy Corpsman and the Marines. “Then, Vietnam broke out, and all Hell broke loose,” continued Fox. “I got out just before the Gulf of Tonkin blew up (1964). I wasn’t out 90 days, and I figured they’d call me back, because they needed corpsmen.” But, that call never came, so Fox decided it was time to join the workforce — his first job working in a laboratory in Rochester’s world-renowned Mayo

Clinic. Four years later, he accepted a job offer to work in a microbiology lab at the Veterans Administration hospital in Gainesville, Fla. But, after divorcing his first wife and working for 12 years in Gainesville, Sam burned out. And, in 1980, he decided it was time to return to northeast Iowa … for a while. “Then, I went down to Oklahoma and went to horse-shoeing school, learned how to shoe horses, came back up here and set up my own business,” he said. “I sold feed, shod horses, and in 1985, the farm market collapsed.” It was time for Fox to get another job … but where? And, doing what? To help him make those decisions, he took a map of the U.S. and ripped off states and regions where he didn’t want to live – and started sending out applications to jobs in the states that remained. One of the first jobs he applied for hired him in Alabama … but not to work in Alabama. Rather, he was hired to work for the United States Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) in Columbus, Miss., where he worked in microbiology. “I figured I’d only be there a couple years and then transfer out west somewhere,” Fox said. “But, 20 years later, I was still there.” Fox married Valerie, the love of his life, in Mississippi and worked for the DoD until his retirement; after which he and his wife moved back to northeast Iowa. “I checked in at the local VA office,” he said, referring to the time shortly after he’d moved back. “The first thing they say is ‘Hey, you wanna drive the van to Iowa City?’ I said I’d try it for a while, and I ended up driving Vets from northeast Iowa to Iowa City for 13 years.” But, those 13 years of helping fellow Veterans get to medical appointments in Iowa City were also fraught with challenges,

(L-R): Northeast Iowa Veterans Larry Jones and Jerry Halverson of Waukon, Earl Jones and Sam Fox of Harpers Ferry, Elmer Hansen of Burr Oak, Don Peters of Lansing and Jim Magner of Waukon. (submitted photo)

because Sam and Valerie were only together in northeast Iowa a year before Valerie was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Multiple sclerosis is a potentially-disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord which causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body and can cause permanent damage to nerve ﬁbers.” To help his wife with her disease, Fox found Thunder Rode, a rural Decorah nonproﬁt which utilizes horses to help people with special needs, including people with developmental disabilities, disabling diseases such as MS and potentially-crippling mental illnesses such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – a condition often associated with military veterans and combat experiences. While helping his wife, Fox worked with Thunder Rode staff to develop a new program to help Veterans. “Horses are very good for Veterans with PTSD,” he said. “There’s something there with horses. You learn to work with the horse and care for the animal, and the Vets get some satisfaction out of volunteering to help others with horses, too. “When you get that relationship with the horse, they trust you, and you trust them,” Fox continued. “Just like with a dog, horses can read you. If you don’t trust’em, or you don’t have faith in’em, they’re gonna know it. So, you better learn how to be

with them and care for them. It’s a mutual thing.” In truth, Fox said Thunder Rode’s equine therapy program was so effective, it probably added ﬁve years to Valerie’s life, in spite of her disease. Valerie and Thunder Rode battled MS together for 10 years before she passed in 2022. “She was a good Mississippi woman, and we were married 32 years,” Fox said. It was through his work with Thunder Rode that Fox learned how important it was for Veterans from all conﬂicts to connect with each other. Regardless of their age, all war Veterans have shared two experiences with which almost nobody else can relate: Military life and combat. To that end, Fox is a Past Commander of American Legion Post 722 in Harpers Ferry and the President of Chapter 8 of the Disabled American Veterans. “Most veterans don’t realize it when they’re young,” Fox said, “but as they get older, they come to appreciate Veterans’ groups. I don’t know what it is about us getting together, but we talk and open up to each other. We’ve experienced things only other veterans can relate with, and it’s important that we share that with

each other.” That sharing with each other is especially important, Fox said, for Veterans contemplating suicide. “I don’t think they realize how much just talking to another Vet helps,” he said. “Just gettin’ together in a group, with fellow Vets, is somethin’ powerful. It ain’t no cure, but it helps.” Fox didn’t have any idea what he was doing when he dropped out of school 63 years ago. But, since then, he’s served his country, helped Veterans as best he could, was married to a “good Mississippi woman” and helped countless others through his work at Thunder Rode and in other endeavors – all of which adds up to having lived a good life – for which Fox is extremely grateful … and humble. “At the time, it was just my job,” Fox said. “It’s what I did. Later on in life, all the experiences I’ve had and all the jobs I’ve been on – workin’ with the VFW, the Legion and DAV – I’m pretty damn proud. That’s all I can say.”

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Volunteers are needed to help support the Driftless Area Veterans organizations. Currently, a few dedicated people work hard to make sure these groups continue, and can support area Veterans, but they are all seeking more willing volunteers to assist them in their mission. If you’ve been asked to join or volunteer, has this been your response? “Why should I join? Since I’ve left the military, I just want to lead a normal life.” These comments are too common when asked to join

a local Veterans group, and this area is fortunate to have so many of them available for our Driftless Region Veterans. Every Veteran who gave their time training, preparing and serving our great country, in peace time or war time, needs our support, support from other Veterans and from the general public. American Legions, Veterans of Foreign Wars: VFWs, Disabled American Veterans: DAV Chapters, Military Order of the Purple Heart, and other Veteran groups all provide safe places

to be, and a network of social and emotional support. The stronger the group, the more awareness is created regarding the serious issues our country truly faces. The more members there are at the grass roots level, the more leverage and inﬂuence on legislation, to ensure the maximum beneﬁts are available for Veterans. Keeping the local Veterans’ Posts and groups open puts pressure on Congress to consider the issues that Veterans face daily and continue to support them. United we stand.

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terial takes her 25 minutes, not including the cutting of the individual pieces that make up an assembled single block. According to Timp, the organization’s size standard for every quilt is 60 inches by 80 inches, or roughly ﬁve blocks across and either six or seven blocks down. If one block takes 25 minutes just to sew, a quilt comprised of 30 blocks would equal 750 minutes of sewing just for the blocks. At a nearby table, Judy Kleve laid out pieces, setting the squares of cloth “on point,” or like diamonds. Kleve’s husband served in the Navy, her brother served in Vietnam, her dad was in the Korean War, and all but two of her mother’s brothers were in the military. She laughed as she toiled, “I don’t know what I am doing!” Kleve joined the guild in 2015, and since has made more than 50 Quilts of Valor. “I started quilting, and then I got on a roll and whipped them out.” she said. Jokingly, she added with a chuckle, “It keeps me out of the tavern!” After the blocks are assembled and sewn together, a border is added. This single assembled piece is known as the top, or face, of the quilt. The quilting is then added by longarm quilters, who work free of charge for the

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Quilts continued from page 8 QOV organization. “Then we get the quilted top back and we have to bind it, which we do by hand. Then the quilt is done!” Timp explained. Recipients Quilts are awarded each year to recipients who have been nominated and submitted and vetted through the national program. In late summer, Decorah QOV awarded 34 Veterans with quilts made by their guild. The group keeps a yearly total of how many quilts they make and award. In 2019, the women crafted and awarded 101 quilts, but then COVID hit. “Our numbers were way down then,” Lukes said. “We are hoping to get back to 100 quilts a year, and we are pretty close to that.” In addition to the local quilts, each QOV group was challenged this year to create and donate a quilt to the national QOV organization, as Lukes explained, to be used where quilts are needed immediately. “Like when you have an injured soldier, they want to have a supply of quilts at the ready so the soldiers can use them in hospitals.” “I love presenting the quilts to the Veterans! They are so grateful,” said guild member Mary Jane Michels, who has been with the group since the beginning and whose dad, three uncles, nephew and a cousin (who succumbed to cancer from

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The company has placed 147 dogs since its founding and hopes to place 15 more dogs this year. It has service dogs in 19 different states, and currently, Retrieving Freedom is trying to find people to become trainers. “If you can go down there, I highly recommend it,” Dowe said of Retrieving Freedom. “It’s really wonderful.” Lifechanging decision During the Oct. 17 program, Veteran Josh Davison, 35, of Charles City, talked about his experiences with PTSD and how Retrieving Freedom has helped. “Since I got (my service dog),” Davison said, “I went from an alcoholic sitting in my closet, barely able to function, to finishing my bachelor’s degree, and after that, I became the first person at Wells Fargo with a service dog in a customer-facing role. After that, I went to work for the State of Iowa as a Veteran career planner, and that was a really good fit.” Information from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) says “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of circumstances. Examples include natural disasters, serious accidents, terrorist acts, combat and much more. PTSD has been known by many names in the past, such as “shell shock” during the years of World War I and “combat fatigue” after World War II … “People with PTSD have intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to their experience that last long after the traumatic event has ended,” the APA’s information continues. “They may relive the event through flashbacks or nightmares; they may feel sadness, fear or anger; and they may feel detached or estranged from other people. People with PTSD may avoid situations or people that remind them of the traumatic event, and they may have strong negative reactions to something as ordinary as a loud noise or an accidental touch.” Davison enlisted in the Army in 2006 and served in the infantry for eight years, having been deployed twice during that time. In 2017, he was medically retired. “… they told me I couldn’t play with the infantry kids any-

his exposure to agent orange) all served their country. “I have made quilts for all my family Vets. Also, Vietnam Vets, who were not welcome when they came back home after the war – getting a quilt seems to really mean a lot to them.” “We honor anyone who has signed on that dotted line.” Donations While many QOV groups operate on their own individual funds, Decorah QOV has an overwhelming amount of support from the community. “People here are really generous, and they really believe in our group and our cause,” explained Lukes. “We are never expecting donations, they just come.” The Decorah QOV group, as with hundreds of smaller QOV guilds across the U.S., works in tandem with the national QOV association with donations. The national QOV maintains each smaller groups’ account and mails all donations directly to each guild. According to Lukes, “We collect expense slips, shipping costs, material purchases, etc. and we get reimbursed for those items.” Each smaller QOV guild receives 100 percent of all funds donated as well. “We do receive fabric donations, and we want every Veteran to receive the same quality quilt,” explained Lukes.

more, because I was too broken. So, I either had to get out or ﬁnd a different job.” Davison then served in the Army Reserve, where he met his wife. “We were living in the middle of nowhere in Nebraska, which was perfect for me, because I was living on my disability, sitting alone in my basement, playing video games,” the Veteran said. “We had one child at the time, and as my son got older, I realized I was going to have to go out in public and do things more, and I didn’t realize how unprepared for that I was. “He started going to sporting events, and he plays the piano, so he had recitals, and I got to the point that I could not go at all,” he continued. “I couldn’t leave the house to go to the grocery store to pick something up. I was a closet alcoholic, and by ‘closet’, I mean I literally sat in the closet, while I was playing video games, and I just drank the whole time.” Davison said his wife was understanding, because she came from a military family, and she was in the military, “so she kind of understood, but she didn’t get it, because she wasn’t there.” “We actually came back to the Waverly area for a funeral,” he remembered. “One of my friends that I deployed with committed suicide, and my wife ended up talking with Trent, who was working with Retrieving Freedom, and he had Tracer, his service dog.” Then, about a week after the funeral, Trent, who’d deployed with Davison, showed up at Davison’s door in Nebraska with Tracer. “They basically strong-armed me into checking out Retrieving Freedom,” said Davison. “So, I went, I checked it out, and I thought ‘There are people out there who need it more than I do.’” Not long after that visit, though, Davison said he was given a wake-up call that convinced him to take Retrieving Freedom more seriously. “For a long time, I’d have to take a sleeping pill to get to sleep, and then I would wake up in less than an hour, screaming and yelling,” he said. “My son didn’t have school one day, and I hadn’t slept well. My wife went off to work, and he tried to wake me up, which is something my wife always did, and he didn’t realize he shouldn’t come over and shake Dad awake. I jumped up, and I al-

ABOVE- Cutting halfsquare triangles for a future QOV quilt, Gail Keefe of Decorah has been with the local QOV guild eight years. Keefe, who started quilting 15 years ago, has two brothers who both served in the Army. RIGHT- Seamstress Patricia Timp arranges triangle pieces into squares. “It’s like assembling a puzzle!” Timp laughs. Timp joined the guild after a career of sewing wedding dresses, outﬁts for Nordic dance groups, and ﬂags for Nordic Fest. Her Marine-veteran husband served in Vietnam, and both sons, Brian and Barry, served 20-plus years in the Air Force. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Denise Lana) She then explained that all QOV guilds use a high-grade quilting fabric purchased from specialty quilting stores to ensure the quality meets the national QOV standard. Local chain store fabrics, while appreciated, don’t usually hold up to the QOV requirement. Additionally, specialty quilting and sewing stores often discount directly to QOV guild members, and even if a civilian wanted to purchase material from a specialty store to donate to QOV, they can’t get discounts the QOV guilds can.

most hit him. He cried, I cried. It was just not a good situation at all.” Davison began the process of getting his own service dog, which meant long drives from Nebraska to Waverly every month. One nice thing about that process, he said, is that Retrieving Freedom has hotel-like rooms available for potential hosts — to make visiting more convenient and less stressful. But, choosing a service dog wasn’t as easy as it may have sounded. Davison tried working with several dogs, but none of them felt right. “They’re all great dogs, and they’ll do anything you say,” he said. “But, one of them wanted nothing to do with me. Then, they brought Eda out, and she listened to everything I said, and she just stared at me, and she’d cuddle up with me, and they were like ‘That’s your dog’. There was no question about it. We all knew it.” If there was any question about his decision, Eda, pronounced “ett-uh”, proved herself the first Christmas she was with her new host, when Davison visited his parents, and Eda jumped up on his father’s lap. “What is she doing?” his surprised father asked. “That’s what she does when I start having panic attacks,” Davison explained. “Why is she doing it to me?” his father continued. “I have no idea,” Davison replied. “My dad’s a brittle diabetic, so he checked his blood sugar, and it was like 16,” Davison said. “That’s not something she’s ever been trained for. She just knew something was wrong with him. They always said it’s way harder to train the person than it is to train the dog, and after dealing with me, I totally get it, because this dog is way smarter than I am.” Davison said that when he was working as a Veteran career planner, his daughter was born, which made him reconsider some parts of his life. “With my older son, I spent the first five years of his life bouncing around the world with the Army,” he said. “So, I figured I had another chance with my daughter, so I decided to retire. And now, I’ve started my own business.” Davison has been with Eda for five years. Eda just recently turned seven years old, and aside from occasionally driving to town to get gas, they’ve been

For that reason, Lukes said monetary donations are best. “Red Roxy gives us a discount on our fabric and thread,” said Lukes. “Deb at Moonlight always gives us a discount, and is such a great supporter of ours, and Forest Mills in Waukon gives us a discount and an additional discount if we ﬁnish a bolt of material. We do whatever we can to make cash donations go as far as possible, and lots of times we get discounts at places the regular public can’t get.” According to Lukes, there is continued from front

together almost every minute of every day ever since they met through Retrieving Freedom. “Honestly, if she isn’t with me, I contemplate leaving,” he said with a laugh. “Just recently, since the first time I got her, I started leaving her at home when I run to town to put gas in my truck. That’s five minutes away, so I won’t bring her with. It’s been five years, and that’s the only time we’ve been apart. For more information, to become a trainer or to become a host, visit retrievingfreedom. org or call 319-505-5949.

approximately $300 of materials in each quilt made, not including the labor. “If we had to put a dollar amount on a quilt, with 12 or 14 dollars an hour for salary … our time and the long armers’ time … one quilt would cost $1,200. If you told someone you could charge that much for a quilt, they would laugh at you, but the Amish ask that same amount at least, and folks don’t bat an eye.” Lukes elaborated, “When I look at the time that is invested in a group like ours, it’s a lot. We meet once a month at the VFW, and we always have fabric and books of patterns available. Everyone owns and brings their own machines as well.” When asked the cost of each machine, hearty laughs exploded in the workroom. Every member of the group has at least one sewing machine, with most

owning two or three. According to several women, a good machine runs anywhere from $1,500 to $15,000 dollars, and most every member has at least $10,000 invested in materials and equipment. “My husband, Rich, is a bass ﬁsherman. He has multiple boats and if he has one ﬁshing pole, he has four dozen!” said Lukes. “I would often ask him, ‘Why do you have all of this? God only gave you two hands!’” She continued, “Then I got into quilting. Three machines later, Rich said, ‘But you can’t use them all at one time!’, and I’m like, ‘Yes, I can!’” For more information on Quilts of Valor, visit www. qovf.org. To nominate a Veteran to receive a Quilt of Valor, contact Julie Lukes at 563-5623511.

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T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill

206 West Water St., Decorah (563) 382-5970 Kitchen hours: SunMon 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wed-Sat 11 a.m 10 p.m.; Closed Tues. Bar may stay open later if there’s a game or crowd. Daily lunch specials. Large variety of tap and local beers! Great Bloody Marys! Best wings around! Great place to bring the family! Lots of TVs! View menus at www.tbocks.com.

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Scan the The Landing Market QR codes Koreana Sushi Cafe & 211 College Dr., Decorah to view Japanese Cuisine (563) 277-1893 menus 207 W. Water, Decorah Open Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Check out our website, www. thelandingmarket.com, for online ordering, individual vendor hours and menus. The Landing Market is a modern food hall. We are home to local vendors such as The Buzz Cafe, Justin’s, Root 43, assorted craft beverages, grab-and-go options and so much more!

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The Old Rossville Store

851 Volney Rd., Rossville, between Waukon & Marquette (563) 535-7272 Open Tuesday Thursday 4-7, Friday & Saturday 4-8. Closed Sunday & Monday. Nightly Specials: Tuesday - Jumbo Shrimp or Ham Steak; Wednesday - 1/2 Broasted Chicken; Thursday - Baby Back BBQ Pork Ribs; Friday - Beer Battered or Broiled Cod; Saturday - Prime Rib.

La Rana Bistro

120 Washington, Decorah (563) 382-3067 Now open for dine-in. Tuesday-Saturday. Lunch 11:30-2. Dinner 5-close. Scratch kitchen and craft cocktails featuring local producers in a classic and cozy setting. Seasonal menu available at laranadecorah.com. Advance reservations strongly recommended.

CALMAR U-2 BBQ & Catering

1676 Hwy. 52, Calmar Doug (563) 419-3997 Full-line catering & custom meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner; traditional meals; BBQ; available for graduation parties, weddings, reunions, company picnics. Succulent salads, wholesome veggies & potatoes, delicious desserts, deluxe catering, party planners and trays.

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TV students explore National Mississippi River Museum Turkey Valley students in Ms. Nystel’s Iowa History class traveled to the National Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque Wednesday, Nov. 1, to explore the history of Iowa’s early settlers and the Mississippi River as a highway. Students were able to explore the history they learned in class with hands-on experiences. They also heard about

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Pictured above: Braydin Rausch piloting a barge simulation at the National Mississippi River Museum. Pictured right: Braydin Rausch, Addison Lutgen and Tucker Reicks interact with the stingray at the National Mississippi River Museum during a class field trip this month. (submitted photos)

Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course Nov. 14 Preregister before Nov. 7 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County office will host a Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial and private fumigation pesticide applicators Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Winneshiek County Extension and Outreach office. The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in category7C (Fumigation) and private pesticide applicators who are certified to apply fumigants. The course will cover topics including: personal protective equipment, including respirators required; storage of pesticides, including chemical

security; and category-specific pests, pest management and pesticides. Preregistration may be required. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. To register or for more information about the CIC, contact Allie at the ISU Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County Extension and Outreach Office County office at 563-382-2949. Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered through PSEP can be accessed at www. extension.iastate.edu/psep. The Winneshiek County Extension and Outreach office is located at 2316 Sweet Parkway Road in Decorah.

Affordable Care Act open enrollment underway Open enrollment for Iowans purchasing or changing their Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual health coverage for 2024 runs Monday, Nov. 1, through Saturday, Jan. 15, 2024. “Iowans need to be thinking about health insurance coverage for 2024 now,” said Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen. “Many employers are also offering choices, but for Iowans looking to purchase their own coverage through the individual market, the time to enroll is coming very soon.” Iowans can begin previewing sample premium amounts for individual ACA-compliant health insurance plans https:// tinyurl.com/4nhkpjj3 for each of Iowa’s seven rating areas. These premium amounts will become official once posted to healthcare.gov during open enrollment. “As the ACA’s open enrollment season begins, Iowans considering individual plans should talk with a licensed insurance agent to thoroughly research all coverage options to determine the best plan for

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Preregister before Nov. 8 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County will host a Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at the Winneshiek County Extension and Outreach office. The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, and 1C. Topics covered will include personal protective equipment and safe handling, storage of pesticides, including chemical safety; and pest management topics. Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Continuing Education

Units (CEUs) will be offered at this program. Interested participants should bring their CCA number. Preregistration may be required. Walk-ins are not guaranteed admission. To register or for more information about the CIC, contact Allie at the ISU Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County office at 563-382-2949. Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/ PSEP. The Winneshiek County Extension and Outreach office is located at 2316 Sweet Parkway Road in Decorah.

Gov. Reynolds honors 50 Years of NWTF’s national impact Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently issued a proclamation in honor of the 50 years of mission fulfillment by the National Wild Turkey Federation, which has chapters in Decorah, Lansing and Caledonia, Minn., both within Iowa and on a national scale. “The Iowa State Board is extremely appreciative of the efforts of fellow board member and legislative committee chair Fred Long,” said John Burk, district biologist for Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. “Policy is about relationships, and Fred has been the eyes and ears at the capitol for NWTF for years. Without his efforts, this proclamation would not have happened. We are also thankful to Governor Reynolds for taking the time to officially recognize the contribution that the NWTF has made to the state of Iowa and nationally over the previous 50 years.” Presently, the Iowa state chapter is actively engaged in 14 projects aimed at enhancing forest health and restoration, riparian ecosystem health and restoration, improving hunter access and more. To learn more about these projects and the impactful contributions of volunteers towards conservation within the state, explore the Iowa state chapter website. The NWTF policy team and its volunteer leadership are working with state legislatures

across the country to pass similar measures this year that enshrine the NWTF’s legacy and mission delivery into state law. Learn more about the NWTF’s policy and advocacy work.

About the National Wild Turkey Federation Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has conserved or enhanced over 22 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The organization continues to drive wildlife conservation, forest resiliency and robust recreational opportunities throughout the U.S. by working across boundaries on a landscape scale. This year, 2023, is the NWTF’s 50th Anniversary and an opportunity to propel the organization’s mission into the future while honoring its rich history. For its 50th Anniversary, the NWTF has set six ambitious goals: positively impact 1 million acres of wildlife habitat; raise $500,000 for wild turkey research; increase membership to 250,000 members; dedicate $1 million to education and outreach programs; raise $5 million to invest in technology and NWTF’s people; and raise $5 million to build toward a $50 million endowment for the future. Learn how you can help us reach these lofty goals.

Alliant Energy Foundation records largest amount of funds raised through annual event Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event. In total, the event has raised over $5.9 million for hunger relief and provided over 20 million meals. Traditionally hosted during Hunger Action Month in September, Alliant Energy’s annual golf event and signature fundraiser connects Alliant Energy’s business partners across the country to programs that alleviate hunger. Funds raised from Drive Out Hunger will be distributed to seven local food banks serving 105 counties where Alliant Energy provides service, including Food Bank of Iowa and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Supporting local communities Throughout Hunger Action Month, Alliant Energy encour-

aged its employees to volunteer and support hunger and food insecurity programs. Many spent time at mobile food pantries and food packing events. Alliant Energy employees volunteered at mobile food pantries in Patch Grove, Wisconsin Rapids, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan, Wisc., as well as Centerville, Iowa. Employees also packed food for the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program in Cedar Rapids and Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin. Hunger and housing are a key giving area for the Alliant Energy Foundation. Throughout the year, fundraising events, grants and donations, mobile food truck sponsorships and employee volunteers aid hunger relief initiatives for the communities Alliant Energy serves. In addition to hunger and housing, the Alliant Energy Foundation supports programs that promote workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, community engagement, diversity, safety and well-being.

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Three events headed to state for Vikes Regional team scores 1. Iowa City West 455; 2. Bettendorf 342; 3. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 294; 4. Dubuque Hempstead 257; 5. Dubuque Senior 250; 6. Wahlert Catholic 216; 7. Cedar Rapids Washington 149; 8. Decorah 119

Three events will take the pool for the Decorah swim team at the state swim meet Friday and Saturday. The Vikes qualified all three events as at-large bids based on times throughout the state. Overall, Decorah finished eighth in the team standings Saturday at the regional meet held at Dubuque Hempstead, putting up 119 points. Iowa City West won the team title with 455 points. The state swim meet is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11, at the Marshalltown YMCA. Qualifying process There are no classes in swimming and all schools from across the state compete against one another. Throughout the season, swimmers can qualify based on time standards. However, those swimmers still needed to compete in the event at the regional meet regardless of if the swimmers have met the qualifying standard. If a swimmer is disqualified at the regional meet or did not finish the regional event, they will not be allowed to compete in that event at the state meet even if they had achieved the qualifying standard during the regular season. The field of 32 state qualifiers consists of all swimmers that have met qualifying standard and competed in that event at the regional meet. The rest of the qualifying field was filled

from the next fastest regional times from swimmers that did not meet the state standard during the regular season. Regional champions from each event are automatic qualifiers for the state meet regardless of time. There are no qualifying standards in the relay events. Regional champions, plus the next fastest 26 times, qualified for the state meet. Relays will be a four-heat, timed final on the Saturday evening session of the state meet. In diving, the regional champions, plus the next 26 best diving performances, qualify for the state meet. Mighty three The Vikes have one relay competing, along with one individual in two events. Liz Bucksa is the lone individual to compete for the Blue and Red. At the regional meet, Bucksa completed the 50-yard freestyle in 25.17 seconds, earning eighth overall. The freshman later stopped the clock at 5:23.59 in the 500-yard freestyle in fifth place. The 200-yard medley relay will start the day Saturday in the water. Sydney Thompson, Avalea Burns, Bella Sailor and Bucksa posted at time of 1:58.08. That was good for eighth place, a solid enough time to qualify for state.

Seeding The medley relay squad is seeding 32nd overall with a time of 1:58.08. The top seed is Davenport Central with a time of 1:45.70. In the 50-yard freestyle, Bucksa is seeded 32nd with a

time of 25.17 seconds. Grace Hoeper of Iowa City High is at No. 1 with a seed time of 23.37 seconds. Bucksa’s time of 5:23.59 gives her a 22nd seed in the 500-yard freestyle with Johnston’s Faith Frantum is in the top spot with a time of 5:01.83. Thoughts from the coach “We had a great season...but we are not done yet. We graduated every state meet qualiﬁer from last year’s team so we knew this was going to be a ‘rebuilding’ season. I am proud of how hard our girls worked this season. We had several more time drops at our Regional Meet in Dubuque,” said Coach Loran Storts. “Our focus now shifts to — it is one thing to go to state and it is another thing to go to state and compete. Our goal is simple — drop more time.” Individual race results 1 mtr. diving – 9. Corina Timm 309.15 200 medley relay – 8. Sydney Thompson, Avalea Burns, Bella Sailor, Liz Bucksa, 1:58.08 200 free – 14. Joey Vobr 2:17.73; 23. Faith Starrett 2:33.09; 24. Autumn Schmitt 2:39.90 200 IM – 16. Naomi Kutz 2:38.78; 21. Jorja Folkedahl 3:02.14 50 free – 8. Bucksa 25.17; 20. Grace Baker 27.08; 23. Kendra Elsbernd 28.33 100 ﬂy – 12. Sailor 1:08.45; 20. Schmitt 1:24.64 100 free – 17. Elsbernd 1:02.61; 21. Bridget Bentley 1:06.79; 23. Brenna Parker 1:07.41 500 free – 5. Bucksa 5:23.59; 17. Vobr 6:08.90; 23. Starrett 6:49.69 200 free relay – 8. Sailor, Baker, Burns, Bucksa, 1:48.64 100 back – 14. Sydney Thompson 1:09.70 100 breast – 10. Burns 1:15.49; 19. Parker 1:21.73; 20. Kutz 1:22.40 400 free relay – 8. Baker, Kutz, Bentley, Vobr, 4:24.97

Coming up in high school sports Nov. 10-11 – Dec g swim at state in Marshalltown Nov. 18 - Dec g wr host tnmt., 10 a.m.; SW g wr at Decorah tnmt., 10 a.m. Nov. 20 - SW b bb at Osage (JV/V), 6 p.m.; SW g bb at North Butler (JV/V), 6:15 p.m. Nov. 21 - Dec g wr at Humboldt tnmt., 12 p.m.; Dec bowl vs. Sumner-Fred, 4 p.m.; Dec g bb vs. Dike-New Hartford (JJV/JV/V), 5 p.m.; SW g bb at Clayton Ridge (JV/V), 6:15 p.m.; TV g bb vs. Kee (JV/V), 6:16 p.m.

Driftless semiﬁnalists in the 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program Wednesday, Sept. 13. These academically-talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. Iowa students earning semifinalist status are Maxwell Moonen of South Winneshiek Community School; Gabriel Hiner, Simon Kutz, Anders Lovstuen, Aidan Nalean-Carlson and Henry Weis of Decorah High School; and Elliot Maire of North Fayette Valley High School. Minnesota student Tel Fahrendholz of Rushford-Peterson High School in Rushford, Minn., is also a semifinalist.

To qualify To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the “Merit Scholar®” title. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state on the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT®). To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s

academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT® or ACT® scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. From over 16,000 semifinalists, more than 15,000 are expected to advance to the finalist level and in February those advancing will be notified of this designation. All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of finalists. National Merit Scholarship winners of 2024 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July.

Fifty-ﬁve youth, from nine area schools, from seven northeast Iowa counties attended the Youth Voice in Action! 4-H Youth Summit. (submitted photo)

‘Youth Voice in Action!’ 4-H summit held at UIU

Local youth attended a daylong 4-H summit at Upper Iowa University Sept. 28 led by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county and state youth outreach staff. During the event, 55 youth from nine area schools learned about using their voice for leadership, making an action plan for change in their community and heard from ISU Extension and Outreach specialists on a variety of workshop topics. Schools attended from the following counties: Allamakee, Bremer, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek. Learning to work with others based on leadership style was one part of the overall process for developing a community action plan. After leaving the event, youth will use their voice and leadership to implement their community action plan by the end of the current school year. A county ISU Extension and Outreach staff will follow up with their schools on their action plan progress and other engaging leadership opportunities. To determine their leadership style, youth took a short survey to determine if they were more like a buffalo, eagle, mouse or beaver. This humorous activity grouped like youth together based on their leadership style. They reviewed their strengths and shared pointers others should know about working with their leadership style. As a school team, youth used a “5 Whys” activity to deﬁne an issue in their school or community. Some topics identiﬁed included how to better welcome

Youth practice clear communication and leadership skills by leading their team members to create an object made out of speciﬁc building block pieces. This workshop session was led by Becky Rea, K-12 Outreach Coordinator, Allamakee County. (submitted photo)

new students to their school, increase classroom involvement and increasing youth service projects and community involvement. Led by a caring adult from their school, youth began writing the ﬁrst steps towards solving the issue. To better equip youth with the tools needed to address community issues, staff led workshops related to food science, ﬁnancial literacy, communication and art, leadership and mindfulness. One workshop with Peggy Schilling, K-12 Outreach Coordinator for Clayton County, walked youth through a prac-

tical communication activity. Students quickly discovered the importance of clear and precise messaging when describing a new topic. Youth reported an increased awareness of the importance of being speciﬁc with a variety of communication such as verbal and posters. Another workshop led by Becky Rea, K-12 Outreach Coordinator for Allamakee County, walked youth through a leadership activity to stress the importance of teamwork. One student commented, “This activity helped me practice leading others through hard situations.”

South Winneshiek Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll

The ﬁrst quarter grade point averages have been calculated for the South Winneshiek Middle School. All students who earned straight A’s will be on the Special Honor Roll. Those who achieved a grade point of 3.7-3.99 will be on the A Honor Roll. Those who achieved a grade point of 3.0-3.69 will be on the B Honor Roll. Students who received any grade below C- were not allowed consideration for honor rolls. 5th Grade Special Honor Roll: Ainsley Gesing. A Honor Roll: Jacob Christophersen, Marlee Klimesh-Oblander, Brinley Lechtenberg, Josie Mann, Kaitlyn Mills and Maysa Ondrashek. B Honor Roll: Franklin Bruess, Avery Froelke, Zoey Hackman, Evan Harris, Mason Huinker,

Gabriella Jevne, Kiah Kimber, Koltyn Maxwell, Eva Schmitt and Gunnar Wadsworth.

6th Grade A Honor Roll: Brayden Christoffer, Raelynn Massman, Gannon Ohrt and Avery Peters. B Honor Roll: Tate Balik, Joe Bullerman, Penn Fish, Keagan Franzen, Jezebel Garcia, Kinley Huinker, Sullivan Nelson, Luke Oyloe, Bennett Smith, Shayla Soberano, Alayna Stammeyer, Blake Timp, Ryder Uhlenhake and Maci Wiltgen. 7th Grade A Honor Roll: Kaylie Bruess, Landon Bullerman, Natalie Burington, Hattie Conway, Payton Cox, Gabriel Creek, Evelynn Moonen, Jonathan Phillips and Tayla Teff. B Honor Roll: Louis Andera, Jenna Dahl, Jackson

Huinker, Linlee Huinker, Helen Maldonado, Asher Merrill, Caden Meyer, Kenzie Monroe, Jayelen Numedahl, Derek Sabelka, Linkon Scholbrock, Hayden Tieskoetter, Kattie Toj, Remington Wadsworth and Parker Willoughby. 8th Grade Special Honor Roll: Hugh Conway. A Honor Roll: Camden Bullerman, Amira Frana, Luke Kruckman, Maya Lensing, Brinley Linderbaum, Mackenzi Maxwell, Odessa Oyloe, Brendon Riehle, Trevor Sbiral, Hayden Steffens, Caden Tieskoetter and Iliana Thomas Uribe. B Honor Roll: Paxton Brincks, Vanessa Bullerman, Levi Feickert, Alexis Johanningmeier, Bailey Kuennen, Brady Leibold-Doughan, Earland Lienau and Jenna Peters.

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Leon Brown back in the 1940s This vintage newspaper clipping from the Driftless Multimedia archives shows the late Leon Brown, a longtime county fair board secretary, atop an elephant at the fairgrounds. The photograph was labeled “taken by Phil Hexom” during the Winneshiek County Fair in the 1940s. Brown was well known in the area for having exotic animals on his acreage (known as Brown’s Zoo), and he was an active volunteer in the community. A tribute to Brown - “A Man of Many Gifts” - was unveiled at this year’s Winneshiek County Fair. Stop at 115 Winnebago Street and try it. …Two well-known Decorah men, whose names have not been released, have applied for a patent for a new formula for quick removal of paint from automobiles. It will remove paint and varnish from big cars in about two hours. The formula is said to be very simple and easy to apply. They use a No. 4 O’Cedar trademark mop to apply the solu-

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1230 Quandahl Rd., Decorah Nestled amidst 4.5 acres of enchanting timberland, LOST AND this exceptional custombuilt logFOUND home stands as a testament to rustic elegance. As you wind your way up the picturesque driveway, the cabin’s grandeur becomes apparent, where expansive windows frame panoramic views of nature from the main living area that spills onto a sprawling deck. Unveiling its secrets, a concealed bedroom awaits behind a seemingly ordinary bookcase, revealing an attached bathroom and walk-in closet for the utmost privacy. On the main level, a second bedroom and bathroom provide additional comfort. Ascending upstairs, a charming sitting area branches out to three more bedrooms, along with a well-appointed bathroom. The walk-out basement transforms into a haven for relaxation and entertainment, boasting a welcoming bar area and another bathroom. Outside, a captivating ﬁrepit beckons gatherings under the starlit sky, completing the harmonious blend of craftsmanship and natural beauty that deﬁnes this unparalleled log home Dacia Monson retreat. Owner of LLC is a licensed agent in Iowa. 563.379.0640 NEW ! E PRIC

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COMMERCIAL LOT!

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ArtHaus recently announced the much-anticipated ArtHaus Poetry Slam Reunion, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at T-Bocks Upstairs, 206 W. Water St., Decorah. Local wordsmiths and poetry enthusiasts are invited to come together and celebrate passion for the written and spoken word and share their artistic talents. This event is not just a gathering, it’s an opportunity to let

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Let creativity ﬂow at the return of the ArtHaus Poetry Slam, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at T-Bocks Upstairs in Decorah. (submitted photo)

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DUPLEX – SOLD AS SEPARATE UNITS

Commercial lot with tons of possibilities on the corner of Broadway and Montgomery streets. High traffic flow and great visibility. Call today! $49,900.00

Fantastic acreage near Wadena. Great, secluded 1+ Bedroom, 2 Bath Home on over 35 acres. 28 x 36 garage, large deck with spectacular views, full walkout basement with 9’ walls. Close to Volga State Recreation area. If you love the outdoors you won't want to miss this one!

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2335 210th St., Calmar 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath 1.8 Acres 2,200sf Heated Shop/ Garage 110 Court St., Decorah D.J. Friest, Broker Kevin Gossling • Al Peake Randy Iverson • Dave Huinker

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401 W. South St., Calmar 303 S. Charles St., Calmar 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath All on one level All on one level 2 Stall Garage 2 Stall Garage

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14 Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 7, 2023

St. Benedict School Halloween Parade

The October 31 Halloween Parade at St. Benedict’s Catholic School was a real treat with a bevy of costumes! There were princesses and unicorns, beloved characters like Oscar the grouch, a Star Wars stormtrooper and a minion, as well as some festive, unique costumes, like the Gnome atop a mushroom, to brighten the holiday festivities. They weren’t even scared of the T-rex that joined in the fun with an inﬂatable costume. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Roz Weis)

Prices Valid November 6th - 12th

915 Short St #107, Decorah

Buy a Ham Get a Turkey FREE FREE

Honeysuckle White frozen turkey

6.99 Hy-Vee Meal Time

10.99 Beef tenderloin

17.8 oz.

5 oz.

fillets

fiesta dip

10 to 14 lb.

with purchase of Hormel Cure 81 whole boneless ham

5.99lb.

3.49 ea. with purchase of 4

4.98 lb. Hy-Vee Choice

Cocoa-Cola products 6 pack bottles 16.9 fl. oz.

Reserve boneless beef arm roast

or AHA sparkling water select varieties 8 pack cans 12 fl. oz.

ONLY!

Fresh Express garden salad

Fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts

Family Size General Mills cereal

.99 PERKS PRICE SAVE!

.99

SAVE!

.51lb.

12 oz. pkg.

1.98

3.99 PERKS PRICE

2.48 lb. PERKS PRICE

NON-MEMBER PRICE

club pack

2.99 lb.

SAVE!

.94

NON-MEMBER PRICE

LOWEST PRIC E IN TOWN

select varieties 16.1 to 24 oz.

4.93 NON-MEMBER PRICE

WINE & SPIRITS

12.99 Busch

21.99 Toppling Goliath

21.98 Budweiser Family

11.99 Matu Sauvignon

12 pack cans 12 fl. oz.

24 pack cans 12 fl. oz.

750 ml.

Non-Alcoholic

Pseudo Sue

18.47 Bota Box wine

10.98 Apothic wine

suits

14.99 Fireball whiskey

750 ml.

12.99 Barton Naturals vodka

750 ml.

Blanc

28.98 Crown Royal 750 ml.

1.75 L

RED H T

WEEKEND Fri - Sun | Nov. 10 - 12 ONLY!

ONLY!

Nestle Toll House morsels

That's Smart! peanut butter

Hy-Vee butter

2.68 PERKS PRICE

1.49 PERKS PRICE

select varieties 9 to 12 oz.

2.98

2.98 PERKS PRICE select varieties 16 oz.

3.68 NON-MEMBER PRICE

select varieties 16 oz.

1.84

NON-MEMBER PRICE

ONLY!

That's Smart! sugar

That's Smart! flour

That's Smart! brown or powdered sugar

Hy-Vee cream cheese

2.88 PERKS PRICE 4 lb.

3.24

NON-MEMBER PRICE

1.99 Hy-Vee pie crust 2 ct., 15 oz. (limit 3)

1.99 PERKS PRICE 5 lb.

2.99

NON-MEMBER PRICE

3.48 M&M's chocolate candy

select varieties 7.44 to 10 oz.

1.99 PERKS PRICE select varieties 2 lb.

2.18

NON-MEMBER PRICE

.98 Hy-Vee pumpkin 15 oz. (limit 3)

1.28 PERKS PRICE select varieties 8 oz.

1.68 NON-MEMBER PRICE

.98 Hy-Vee pretzels

select varieties 10 or 15 oz. (limit 2)