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Re-dedication celebrated at Ossian Veterans Memorial Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx places the wreath at Ossian’s new Veterans Memorial, during the memorial’s re-dedication ceremony, the morning of Nov. 11, at Carey Park in Ossian. In the background Lee Hendrickson prepares to play Taps.

ABOVEMembers of the Brockman-Hammersland Post No. 503 of the Ossian American Legion stand in salute during the performance of the National Anthem during the re-dedication ceremony of the Ossian Veterans Memorial at Carey Park, Ossian — held the morning of Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. LEFT- The Colors are presented during the Ossian Veterans Memorial re-dedication ceremony.

Members of the Brockman-Hammersland Post No. 503 of the Ossian American Legion present the 21-Gun Salute. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Zach Jensen)

The 19th annual Holiday Lights at Pulpit Rock Campground will be open for walk-thru night Wednesday, Nov. 22. In this 2022 photo the St. Benedict choir performed on opening night. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Roz Weis)

Holiday Lights Walk-through, one night only, Wednesday The Holiday Lights Walkthrough Night is Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah. This is the only night visitors will be able to walk-through to see the lighted displays up close. Parking will be available at the soccer ﬁelds on Pulpit Rock Road with shuttle buses provided by EARL Public Transit to transport visitors into Holiday Lights, or at the Twins Springs side of the campground that connects by a footbridge. Visitors are invited to stroll through the lighted displays and enjoy donated soups, cookies, and hot chocolate while supplies last. There will be a live Nativity hosted by St. Benedict’s Parish, carols performed

by local choirs, complimentary photos taken with Santa and “Pokey Pete” train rides for children (weather permitting). The Holiday Lights drivethrough event begins Thanksgiving and is open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m., until Christmas night. Santa will be at Holiday Lights every Friday through Sunday from 5:30 to 8 p.m., leading up to Christmas. Santa’s last night will be Sunday, Dec. 17. A free-will donation will be collected at the gates of Holiday Lights. All donations beneﬁt Helping Services for Youth & Families. For the complete schedule and list of sponsors, visit www.helpingservices.org/ holidaylights.

Increased concern draws crowd to water quality forum Nitrates cited as main culprit for health issues, mass fish and aquatic deaths in southeast Minnesota By Denise Lana It was standing room only at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, Minn., Thursday night, as more than 200 area residents, farmers and organization representatives gathered to present and discuss issues regarding Fillmore County water quality. Speakers featured at the event included Paul Wotzka, farmer, hydrologist and co-founder of Minnesota Well Owners Organization, Dr. Aleta Borrud, public health and epidemiology specialist and member of the Clean Water Coalition, Monta Hayner, fly fishing instructor/guide and marketing director of Driftless Fly Fishing Company in Pres-

ton, Minn., Martin Larsen, Minnesota farmer, caving enthusiast and feedlot technician for Olmstead County Soil and Water Conservation and Carly Griffith, Program Director for the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. Larsen showed how corn and soybean crops are the largest contributors to nitrate loss in soil, and how replacing some corn crops with alfalfa crops can significantly reduce nitrate levels into the water table. Dr. Borrud expounded on studies that showed women with long term nitrate exposure were at a much greater risk to suffer from bladder, ovarian and thyroid cancers. Hayner stressed how the quality of rivers and fish can

More than 200 area residents attended the water quality forum held at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro, Minn., on Thursday, Nov. 16, hosted by Responsible Ag in Karst Country (RAKC). (Driftless Multimedia photo by Denise Lana) impact the income of small towns, especially with the increase in outdoor recreation in the Driftless region. She shared how nitrates in fertilizers put on farmland quickly end up in the rivers, resulting in more dead ﬁsh in the water. As recent as July 2022, Rush

Creek reported 2,500 ﬁsh tied to streams and rivers killed that month as a result of nitrate levels and other pollutants. With his knowledge of well water quality and testing, Wotzka explained how most municipalities in Fillmore County have deep wells that include

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Winneshiek County Community Foundation’s 2024 grant application is now open Winneshiek County 4-H County Council Members include (front, l-r) Ashley Horgen, Lyla Lovstuen, Addison Wicklund, Karlie Einck, Addison Bentley, Karmyn Bakken and Ruby Timp. (second row) Braunwyn Darrington, Katrina Hageman, Rylee Averhoff, Eden Scheidel, Kinsey White, Autumn Schmitt and Caylie Adam; (back) Grace Baker, Brynn Storhoff, Kendric Langreck, Owen Bentley, Henry Schmitt and Jon Baker. (submitted photo)

Winneshiek Co. 4-H Awards Banquet held The annual Winneshiek County 4-H Awards Program was held Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Community Building. The evening program was planned and conducted by members of the 4-H County Council, 4-H Youth Development Committee and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Winneshiek County Staff. The program began with the introduction of the 4-H County Council, 4-H members, Clover Kids, Leaders and the 4-H Youth Development Committee. The Overall Achievement Awards are the top awards available to 4-H members at the county level. Youth receiving these awards include: - Achievement in Agriculture: Caylie Adam and Owen Bentley. - Achievement in 4-H Experience: Karlee Bullerman, Autumn Schmitt and Brynn Storhoff. - AK-SAR-BEN: Rylee Averhoff and Caylie Adam. - Achievement in Leadership: Ruby Timp. - Achievement in Citizenship: Jadrienne Langreck and Kinsey White. - Lamp of Knowledge: Kendric Langreck and Autumn Schmitt. - I Dare You Award: Caylie Adam and Owen Bentley. - State 4-H & Youth Conference: Henry Schmitt. - Champion Livestock Awards: Kendric Langreck received the Poultry Award. Caylie Adam received the Rabbit Award, and Owen Bentley received the Sheep Award. Club Officers Club officers are leaders within the 4-H clubs in Winneshiek County. The officer’s integrity and dedication are to their fellow officers, club members, and 4-H leaders. The following youth received an officer award in 2023: Addison Wicklund (President), Brynn Storhoff (President), Jadrienne Langreck (Vice President), Kinsey White (Treasurer), Jack Hammell (Treasurer), Caylie Adam (Historian), Kendric Langreck (Photographer). Herdsmanship Awards were presented to the Decorah FFA Chapter and the Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H Club for their hard work in the livestock barns at the 2023 Winneshiek County Fair. The Hesper Helpers were recognized for their club community service work completed throughout the past year. Hesper Helpers club members made an impact on their community by completing several community service projects around Winneshiek County.

2023 Award of the Clover Award winners were (l-r) Karla Bakken, Lisa Bullerman, Edna Schrandt, Michelle Einck and Kathy Donovan. Not pictured are Staci Kuboushek and Michelle Schwartzhoff. (submitted photo) Award of Clover The “Award of the Clover” recognizes 4-H club leaders upon their 5-year intervals of service to the 4-H program. Edna Schrandt was recognized for 55 years of service, Lisa Bullerman and Michelle Schwartzhoff were recognized for 15 years of service, Michelle Einck and Karla Bakken were recognized for 10 years of service and Kathy Donovan and Staci Kuboushek were recognized for 5 years of service. Clubs receiving a certificate for their donation of $4 per member or more to the Iowa 4-Her’s for 4-H Campaign include the Washington Prairie Peppers, Madison 4-Her’s, Decorah Chiefs, Bloomfield 4-H, Hesper Helpers and the Turkey Valley Clovers. 4-H Volunteer Awards are given to Junior, Intermediate, Senior 4-Her’s as well as a 4-H Family. 4-Her’s recognized this year included Junior 4-H members: Taylor Hammell and Lucas Fankhauser, Intermediate 4-H members: Jack Hammell and Anders Wicklund, and Senior 4-H members: Autumn Schmitt and Katrina Hageman. Special Awards The 4-H Family Volunteer Award was presented to Randy and Lisa Hanson.The Meritorious Service Award is a special award given to an individual or business that has supported the 4-H program. The 2023 of the Meritorious Service Award was Dave Sacquitne for his continued support to the Winneshiek County 4-H program. Dave has helped with several projects to better the buildings and equipment used for the Winneshiek County Fair. The Alumni Award is given to a former 4-Her who has given their time and talent to benefit 4-H members and the 4-H program. The 2023 recipient was Kathy Moen for the time and talent she has shared as the club leader of the Washington Prairie Peppers 4-H Club and as a 4-H Volunteer in Winneshiek County. The Honorary 4-H Award is giv-

en to someone who wasn’t a 4-H member but has still given their time and talents to beneﬁt 4-H members and the 4-H program. The Honorary 4-H Award for 2023 was awarded to Beth Holthaus. Beth served as a staff member at the Winneshiek County Extension Ofﬁce for approximately nine years. She was instrumental in developing and supporting many 4-H events in Winneshiek County. Record Keeping Awards • Clover Kid – Record Book Completion: Aiden Hemesath, Audrey Hemesath, Ossie Nordschow. • Junior - First Year 4-H Record Keeping: Anya Volkmann (Reading Award). • Junior – Record Book Completion: Lydia Fankhauser (Reading Award); Jorgan Lee-Juve. • Junior – Outstanding Achievement in Record Keeping: Taylor Hammell, Justice Nelson, Theodore Raabe, Charlotte DeLaRosa. • Intermediate - Outstanding Achievement in Record Keeping: Isabella Koenig; Addison Bentley (Food & Nutrition Pin, Horse Pin, Photography Pin, and Sheep Pin); Atticus Raabe; Madyson Koch (Dog Pin and Rabbit Pin); Carlton Nordschow; Jack Hammell. • Senior – Outstanding Achievement in Record Keeping: Owen Bentley (Photography Pin); Kinsey White; Brynn Storhoff; Karlee Bullerman (Clothing Pin, Communications Pin, Food & Nutrition Pin, Meat Goat Pin, Photography Pin, and Welding Pin); Rylee Averhoff (Communications Pin); Caylie Adam (Leadership Pin); Jadrienne Langreck (Sewing & Needle Arts Pin, Vet Science Pin, and Visual Arts Pin); Henry Schmitt (Food & Nutrition Pin); Ruby Timp (Food & Nutrition Pin and Sewing & Needle Arts Pin); Kendric Langreck; Autumn Schmitt (Clothing Selection Pin).

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Christmas at Luther returns this year, offering both in-person and virtual opportunities for audiences to view this Emmy Award-winning production. This year’s theme, “Love, the Rose, Is on the Way,” will be featured in four performances, running Thursday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 3, in the Center for Faith and Life’s Main Hall. Tickets to view the show in the Center for Faith and Life are now on sale. Livestream tickets are available for the performance at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 3. On-demand tickets are also available for the same performance, which allows for unlimited viewing Dec. 8-Jan. 2. Tickets are available to purchase on the Christmas at Luther website (luther.edu/music/ christmas-at-luther) or by calling the Ticket Office at 563387-1357. “The seven ensembles involved with Christmas at Luther have been preparing the musical selections for this performance for many weeks already; all involved are eager to present this year’s production,” said Susan Potvin, director of music marketing and production manager

Ossian Lutheran Church to host holiday market

Ossian Lutheran Church will host a craft-and-vendor holiday market on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Crafts for kids to make and take will be offered. Elaine Knutson’s famous cinnamon rolls will be available for purchase along with coffee. The church will be decorated for the holidays, and all are invited to a photo op with Baby Jesus in the manger.

Water quality continued from front capacities and offer education and outreach support. Various organizations were on hand as well, including representatives from Root River Watershed, Fillmore Soil & Conservation District, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Ground Water Association, Minnesota Well Owners Association, The Land Stewardship Project, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Winona County Clean Water Coalition and the Will Dilg Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. Watch for further details in future issues of the Driftless Journal.

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A scene from Christmas at Luther 2022. (submitted photo) for Christmas at Luther. “We especially look forward to premiering a brand new choral and orchestral arrangement of ‘Angels We Have Heard on High,’ which was commissioned specifically for Luther College and created by the acclaimed composer Dan Forrest.” Hundreds of Luther student musicians are involved in the

annual Christmas at Luther productions. Ensembles performing this year include Aurora and Collegiate Chorale, conducted by Adrianna Tam; Norskkor and Cathedral Choir, conducted by Mark Potvin; Nordic Choir, conducted by Andrew Last; and the Symphony Orchestra and the Percussion Ensemble, conducted by Dan Baldwin. The

audience is also invited to participate in the singing of hymns. Between larger ensemble pieces, Luther College organist Alexander Meszler will weave in threads of the melody “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” and a variety of students will narrate poetic and scriptural texts.

Decorah Area Chamber announces 2023 holiday theme and event schedule Lighted Holiday Parade is Dec. 8 The 2023 Decorah Holiday theme is “Let it Snow”. This theme will be used during the holiday shopping season, including the Countdown to Christmas promotion and the Water Street Lighted Parade. The promotional Countdown to Christmas started on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, and runs through Friday, Dec. 22. For every $25 spent at participating Decorah Area Chamber retail locations, shoppers will be entered for a chance to win one of 16 gift bags. Four winners will be drawn each Friday afternoon in December. The annual Water Street Lighted Holiday Parade will

be held Friday, Dec. 8, using the theme, “Let It Snow”. The parade will begin at 6 p.m., and travel from the east side of Water Street to the intersection of Water and Mill Streets. Registration to be included in the parade is open until Thursday, Dec. 7, and is available through the Chamber website, decorahareachamber.com/event/lighted-holiday-parade. Santa Claus will be the Grand Finale of the parade, and will be at T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill’s second floor immediately following the parade for photos and festivities. Warm drinks and refreshments will be available, and photographs by Nick

addition to the beautifully and creatively-decorated trees and table settings, attendees will find several home decor vignettes. A soup, salad and dessert luncheon will be served on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Home tours will be available Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The public is also invited to enjoy the homes of Don and

Chill will be available, free of charge, for download after the event. “We are proud to promote local shopping and area events. The parade, the street decor and rooftop lights, and festive storefronts are just a few of the things that make this time of year in Decorah extra special,” said Chamber Executive Director Jessica Rilling. “Our area businesses work hard to provide a magical experience for shoppers of all ages.” For a full list of Decorah’s holiday schedule, call the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce at 563-382-3990.

Julie Wurtzel, Steve and Holly Fish, DeAnn Hemesath and Jim and Patty Stammeyer — as well as The Owl’s Nest in Ossian. Numerous door prizes and raffle items will be offered, including a cash “bouquet” and a Christmas quilt. Tickets are available for all events at Blooms On Main and the Silver Springs Clubhouse.

Clayton County Team 1 from Iowa claimed first place in the Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition: (left to right) Mindy Keehner, Ben Gibson, Jake Schilling and Keaton Klingman.

Clayton County Team 2 tied for fourth place in the Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition: (left to right) Carter Hillers, Cora Keehner, Amelia Weigand and Henry Reimer. (submitted photos)

Youth from five states tested their Integrated Pest Management skills and knowledge during the Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition Sept. 18. This year the University of Nebraska hosted the competition at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center. Teams from Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Minnesota and Illinois competed at the event. The top two teams from each state competition are invited to compete at the regional compe-

Schilling and Keaton Klingman. Clayton County Team 2 received fourth place (a tie) with team members Carter Hillers, Cora Keehner, Amelia Weigand and Henry Reimer. Both Iowa teams were organized and led by coaches Joe and Suzanne Shirbroun. The Iowa 4-H Foundation provided funding to support Iowa teams’ participation in the regional competition. The competition requires youth to answer questions and complete tasks on pest identification, pest management, crop

Iowa youth teams successful at Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition tition. The goal of these competitions is to educate youth on the basics of Integrated Pest Management so these future farmers and decision makers understand the importance of IPM for increasing economic returns and reducing the unintended environmental impacts of agriculture. Representing Iowa at the competition were two teams from Clayton County. Clayton County Team 1 received first place with team members Mindy Keehner, Ben Gibson, Jake

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Veterans exposed to burn pits and/or toxins should register for the Burn Pit Registry. Registry eligibility is listed on the website. If you tried completing previously and not successful, please try again. If you experience issues accessing the site, contact the Registry Help Desk at 877-470-5947, hours 7am-7pm. To access the site: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/ burnpits/registry.asp On the website you’ll see “To check your eligibility for the registry and complete the online questionnaire, visit the secure registry portal.” Click the secure registry portal. Once complete, print the questionnaire, then contact your local VA Medical Center Environmental Health Coordinator Office to schedule an exam appointment. For the Iowa City VAMC/Environment Health Coordinator Office contact 319-358-4824. To inquire about other VA benefits, contact your local County Veterans Affairs Office.

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100+ Women Who Care meet Dec. 5 The next Meeting of 100+ Women Who Care – Oneota Valley will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the King Pin Entertainment Center event room. They will combine forces with 100+ Men Who Care: Driftless Chapter for the ﬁnal meeting of 2023 to make an even bigger impact. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 6 p.m. “Together we’ve achieved amazing things for local non-

proﬁts, and we look forward to continuing this tradition,” said a press release from the organization. “Nominate a local nonprofit, if you feel inclined, on one of our nomination forms. We will draw three nonproﬁts from the basket, and each nominee will give a two-minute pitch on why their organization should receive the group donation. Then, the group will vote, and the winner will be announced. Checks are made directly to the

organization so you can be assured that 100 percent of your donation will go towards the selected charity. Nonproﬁts that are not chosen may resubmit at the next meeting.” The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation will provide a 50 percent match – up to $5,000 – for the meeting; pending approval from their foundation. For information, visit tinyurl.com/bdcvwf3k.

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Thanksgiving holiday provides climate change insight By Capn. Ted Peck President Lincoln was probably focused on restoring the union when he declared November’s fourth Thursday a national holiday of Thanksgiving in 1863. This topic will probably surface around many holiday tables as Americans strive to induce a communal tryptophan induced coma around the dinner table on Thursday. Before, and perhaps after, many folks in the Driftless force themselves to consume an isosceles wedge of pumpkin pie topped with a dollop of Cool Whip they will sally forth into our abundant outdoors to cash in on the bounty climate change brings to the area at precisely this time every year. My personal experience with this phenomenon only dates back a half-century or so. But I’ll wager those who lived here during the time when this nation was engaged in its first great civil war spent some time harvesting nature’s bounty made easy by seasonally driven climate change. Thanksgiving week has ushered the “big push” of waterfowl down the Mississippi since before I was born. Decades spent in focused pursuit of webfeet teaches the “little flight” occurs shortly after Halloween, causing angst from wondering if precious days would be better spent in a tree waiting for Bullwinkle to stumble by looking for love during the peak of deer rut. Northern ducks are starting to flutter into backwater sloughs along the Mississippi now. There are more pintails in the area than I’ve seen in years. A few black and white and red and white divers are starting to show up on the lower end of pools. But numbers are nothing like we see during the fourth week in November when the second

major cold front of impending winter pushes ducks to wintering areas in the southern United States and beyond. Vast numbers of scaup will push through the Driftless this week, headed for Louisiana’s Lake Ponchatrain. Scaup populations have decreased in recent years due primarily to an intestinal disease. When these “bluebills’ push back north in March many too weak to complete migration will be floating belly-up on the River headed downstream between massive chunks of receding ice. My dad was a serious duck hunter. He survived the Armistice Day blizzard of 1940 hunkered under an overturned boat down on pool 13 with a buddy. Hundreds of duck hunters perished up and down the River during this storm. A lifetime on the River gave my father the epiphany “geese fly by the calendar, ducks by the weather.” His observation still rings with ultimate truth. One caveat is tundra swans. They show up in the Driftless with the first push of serious seasonal change. This year this climate change occurred on Oct. 27. They will stay in the area until three days prior to backwaters locking up with ice, then disappear almost en masse, vectoring toward the Chesapeake Bay. Last year intrepid bucketers started light-footing out on the hardwater Dec. 5. One week ago, smallmouth bass were still biting aggressively. The water temperature was 45 degrees. They continued to bite until the temperature dropped below 43 degrees this past weekend. When ducks start pushing north again in the Spring and water warms to 43 again the brown bass bite will start up again. At 55 degrees

Ron Barefield with a walleye. (submitted) fishing for bronze backs will be crazy good and smallmouth migrate up into tributaries and other places they will spend the summer. From this point forward until ice locks up the main channel just before Christmas walleyes will be the major focus for open water fishers. Walleye migration on the Mississippi is more vertical than horizontal. These dual dorsal denizens of the nether light “stair step” shallower in the water column as temperatures warm, sliding deeper into wintering holes 30-plus feet deep as temperatures drop into the low 30-degree range. When the first cold front pushed through on Oct. 27, fish dropped from 12 down to about 16 feet. The warm-up which occurred since then found them active in the water column from six feet down to about 16. One week ago, they were holding in 16 down to 20 feet. Snap-jigging blade baits and slowly retrieving plastics along these contours tore ‘em up. Water temperatures have tumbled to about 40 degrees since then. It will likely drop to the mid-30degree level by month’s end. From the limited perspective of more than a half-century spent on almost daily adventure in the Driftless outdoors, it seems to me climate and seasonal change are identical and profoundly predictable. Human nature is much more vexing and irrational. From this old river rat’s perspective, the major difference between 1863 and 2023 this Thursday is football on TV.

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4-H duo seeking winter accessories to keep kids warm As part of their 4-H County Council Leadership project, Caylie Adam and Ruby Timp are seeking donations of winter accessories, which will be given to elementary schools in Winneshiek County. New or gently-used items such as gloves, mittens, hats and scarves can be donated. The items donated will be split between the different elementary schools in Winneshiek County and given to children in need who don’t come to school with the necessary winter gear,

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Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9 CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Amy and Kaitlyn Gross surround husband and father, Robert Gross with a quilt. Lindsey Funk (right) give a hug to her father Carl Huber after she and her mother Eileen Huber enrobed him in a Quilt of Valor. Austin Keck is presented with his Quilt of Valor by James Keck (left) and Gerald Keck. Those receiving Quilts of Valor at South Winn’s Veterans Day program were (front, l-r) Richard Ingram, Austin Keck, Roy Prestsater, Dr. Richard Wede; (back) David Bond, David Dunt, Robert Gross and Carl Huber.

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1943

EIGHTY YEARS AGO: It is interesting to note the gradual trek of people coming back to the old hometown of Decorah from the fairylands of high-salaried jobs. One man tells us he just couldn’t bear it any longer – being on the West Coast with a job drawing some big pay. He came back to Decorah to his old job and is praising his decision. …The Senior Patrol of the local Girl Scout Troop enjoyed a bicycling hike the other Friday. The scribe for the group is Jeanenne Weis. …Rationing continues here in Winneshiek County. The shortage of tires is real and genuine. Rationing of gasoline also has stiffened. An allotment of three new bicycle tires was recently awarded to the Rationing Board. …A skid in wet, slippery gravel on the Locust Road resulted in a serious and freakish accident and three local boys were injured and one escaped unharmed. Alton Hovden, Vernon Hovden and Clair Knutson were all injured. Lloyd Wohlford was unhurt. …New line of men’s leather jackets at Bears in downtown Decorah. Price tag: $11.95. …The Navy Mother’s Club has elected new ofﬁcers. Mrs. Frank Goltz will be the president. …G.F. Baker & Son of Decorah, the local lumber business, is now entering its 40th year in business here. …A group of local men will leave this week for induction stations according to the local Selective Service Board here in town. Among the inductees are Robert Reeves, Donald Symonds, Sidney Hilberg, Robert J. Sand, Stephen O’Brien, Charles Johnson, Clifford Bakken, Philip Giesen, Otto Klimesh, Norman Johnson, Ottar Haugen, Oscar Thompson and Ivan L. Mincks.

1953

SEVENTY YEARS AGO: It’s Ofﬁcial! Dr. J.W. Ylvisaker, the president of Luther College, has announced that all forms of freshman initiation will be DISCONTINUED at the college, both for this year and all succeeding years. The president said that the initiation has given upper classmen a measure of power over the young frosh; and that a few have used this power unwisely and unjustly. …Try out the new Zenith 1953 hearing aids at Rosel’s Pharmacy. $75. …A newly-organized Decorah Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) is holding a special meeting here in town. The ﬁrst meeting was attended by 375 parents. …See the new 1953 Buick Special at Weis Buick. It’s a good buy at $2,278.88. …Polio has claimed another

area resident’s life. The latest victim is a 38-year-old Waucoma man.

1963

SIXTY YEARS AGO: Property reappraisal work is under way here in Winneshiek County and some opposition has been expressed to members of the appraisal company’s ﬁeld crew. Local residents have been known to promptly order those staffers off their property when they identiﬁed themselves. It is expected it will take about two months for the work to be completed. …The Lorge-Throndike intelligence tests are soon to be administered to students at the junior high and high school. …Decorah Vikings took on the Charles City Comets last Friday night. Final score was 52-20, with the Vikings coming out on top. Running back Jim Hedemann and fullback Rich Hoeg had three touchdowns each!

1973

FIFTY YEARS AGO: Karla Weselmann and Mary Winger are the 1973 South Winneshiek Homecoming Queen candidates. Attendants are Linda Einck, Mary Ann Lensing and Donna Hackman. …George Plimpton, best-selling author of “Paper Lion” is a guest at Luther College this week. His book was produced into a movie starring Alan Alda. …Rent a two-bedroom apartment near downtown Decorah for $95 per month. Stop at the Oneota Housing Apartments to check them out.

1983

FORTY YEARS AGO: Townhouse and condominium construction guidelines are being debated as the Planning and Zoning Commission updates the city zoning codes. …Decorah Jaycees will sponsor a Haunted House this year at the old Luther College Barn.

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…Turkey Valley’s homecoming queen and king are Carol Winter and Matt Herold. This was Turkey Valley’s 23rd annual homecoming. …Sheryl Juve of Decorah has been Outstanding Nurse of the Year for other District 14 Iowa Nurses’ Association.

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1993

THIRTY YEARS AGO: Decorah Jobs Inc. and Decorah Development Co., will now merge the two agencies. …Decorah’s own Mitch Running, a redshirt sophomore for the Kansas State Wildcats, hauled in eight catches to help Kansas State beat Kansas in an upset 10-9 recently. …Decorah’s Renee Gipp is among the 17 alumni inducted into the Luther Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. She was a member of the Luther gymnastics team from 1969 to 1973.

2003

TWENTY YEARS AGO: Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Speaker of the House, was in Decorah recently delivering a lecture at the Center for Faith and Life. During his visit he visited Mabe’s and the Whippy Dip. His wife, the former Callista Bisek, is a 1988 Luther graduate. She was here celebrating her 15th class reunion. …A committee assigned to study possible uses for the old East Side School is in the “exploration stage” according to Lorraine Borowski, a member of the committee. Proﬁt and non-proﬁt groups are being contacted. …Get quality one-hour photo processing here in town at Christian Camera on Water Street. …Rachel Sandhorst is offering a free “Praise for Pumpkins” class at Oneota Community Co-op. …Burr Oak Lutheran’s 75th anniversary celebration is Oct. 19, 2003. Jim Leistikow, son of Carl and Lenora Leistikow of Decorah, who was ordained at Burr Oak Lutheran, is the guest speaker for the church service.

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Vintage photo by Decorah photographer The Winneshiek County Historical Society recently received an e-mail from someone asking if anyone could identify the man in the accompanying picture. She said she had recently purchased the photograph at a ﬂea market held by Immanuel Lutheran Church, Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota. It intrigued the buyer on many levels, as it brought back memories of old miners in Roros, Norway. Julie Hale at the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah was contacted, it was conﬁrmed that the Decorah photographer was Erin Willard Spurr, who was married in Decorah back in 1886. The photographer’s stamp is visible on the original photograph. Any information about the man in the vintage photo is appreciated.

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TEN YEARS AGO: Lang’s Dairy Equipment of Decorah has moved from Montgomery Street to Millennium Drive. …Shaun Dehning of Decorah has earned his Eagle Scout badge in a ceremony at First

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Hayek provided 69 points during his senior campaign to go with 105 rebounds (63 defensive, 42 offensive), 21 assists, 12 steals and four blocks.

Members of the Turkey Valley varsity boys’ basketball team for the 2022-23 season include (front, l-r) Aidan Holthaus, Ethan Orvis, Calen Franzen, Jonah Orvis, Logan Busta; (back) Assistant Coach Levi Izer, Head Coach Johnny Izer, Caleb Kurtenbach, Oliver Schmitt, Braylen Byrne, JD Kruse, Russell Nieman, Assistant Coach Steve Busta and Assistant Coach Adam Hanson. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) It will be a relatively inexperienced squad taking the court for the Turkey Valley boys basketball team this winter. With just three players back who saw action a year ago on varsity, it will be a work in progress this year for the Trojans. Leading the charge is head coach John Izer who has been with the team for three years and has a 24-18 record. Assisting him will be Levi Izer, Steve Busta and Adam Hanson. A look back With four seniors and five letter returning letter winners, the Trojans featured a small but talented line-up in 2022-23. It was a matter of putting it all together during the regular season. The Trojans had some ups and downs, finishing the conference portion of the slate with an 11-5 mark and 14-9 overall. In the first round of the postseason, the Trojans narrowly

survived East Buchanan 48-45. That placed the Trojans into the district semifinals against Maquoketa Valley. It all came down to the final period as Turkey Valley concluded its season with a 47-42 loss. Three Trojans were named all-conference with Noah Busta earning a second team nod, while Calvin Bodensteiner and Oliver Schmitt were honorable mention selections. Following the conclusion of the season, the Trojans graduated four seniors. Hanson led the squad in assists with 91, steals with 62 and rebounds with 144. He was third in scoring with 204 points for the season with a top field goal percentage of 47.2 percent. Bodensteiner was second in rebounds with 85 defensive and 47 offensive (132 total) to go with 197 points for the season, 42 steals and 12 blocked shots. Busta contributed 123 points, 34 assists, 43 total boards and 24 steals. Chase

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Nov. 21 – Dec g wr at Fort Dodge tnmt., 12 p.m.; Dec bowl vs. Sumner-Fred, 4 p.m.; Dec g bb vs. Dike-New Hartford, 7:30 p.m.; SW g bb at Clayton Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 – TV g/b bb vs. New Hampton, 6:15 p.m. Nov. 28 – Dec/SW g wr at Central Elkader

Young and upcoming The Trojans return three players with a letter, among them is Schmitt who led the Trojans in scoring a season ago with 244 points. In addition, he provided 93 total rebounds (59 defensive, 34 offensive), 49 steals and 39 assists. Caleb Kurtenbach, another senior, returns as the second leading scorer. He drained 206 points last season including 32 three-point shots. Kurtenbach also ﬁnished the 2022-23 season with 54 defensive and 16 offensive rebounds, along with 38 steals and 34 assists. Back for his senior campaign is Russell Nieman who provided 51 points last year, along with 49 total boards, 21 steals and 11 assists. Also suiting up for the Trojans this season will be seniors Braylen Byrne, Aidan Holthaus; juniors Ethan Orvis, Jonah Orvis, Calen Franzen; and sophomores Logan Busta and JD Kruse. “This will be an interesting year for us, having lost four seniors who played a lot of minutes for the last three, even four years in all sports. With Oliver, Caleb and Russell logging minutes last year, I like the core there,” said Coach J. Izer. “Braylen Bryne, Logan Busta, JD Kruse and Aiden Holthaus will all need to step up.” With a small core with experience, depth is Coach J. Izer’s biggest concern as he hopes the good numbers in the sophomore and freshman class will see some step up and contribute as well. Look ahead In spite of low varsity numbers, Coach J. Izer believes his Trojans will be able to compete for a top-three spot in the Upper Iowa Conference with North Fayette Valley, MFL MarMac and South Winn also possibly at the top of the league. The Trojans open their 202324 campaign at home Monday, Nov. 27, against New Hampton at 7:30 p.m.

tnmt., 5 p.m.; NH-TV/SW wr at TV, 5:30 p.m.; Dec b swim at Cedar Falls, 6 p.m.; SW g/b bb vs. TV, 6:15 p.m.; Dec g bb vs. Wahlert, 7:30 p.m.; TV g bb vs. Kee, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 – Dec/NH-TV g wr at Dan Gable Donnybrook tnmt. (Coralville), TBD;

Taking part in the South Winn girls’ basketball program this season are (front, l-r) Karissa Wenthold, Loleta Ryan, Josie Tieskoetter (manager), Aubrey Willey, Ella Theis; (middle) Allison Hageman, Adele Conway, Lauren Ondrashek, Jayden Timp, Chloe Wiltgen; (back) Kira Ellingson (manager), Adrienne Winings, Clara Kriener, Aubrey Hageman, Charlotte Moonen, Alyssa Holthaus, Jordan Peterson (manager) and Head Coach Justin Izer. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Step up; Warriors have just two seniors Some underclassmen will be asked to step up for the South Winn girls’ basketball team. The Warriors will be looking for a blend between their returning letter winners, some talented juniors, with sophomores aiming for a spot on varsity. Putting together the team is Head Coach Justin Izer. Starting his fourth year at the helm, he’s put together a 17-48 career mark. He will be assisted by Mike Gehling. “We will have a learning experience season. We will be learning every step of the way and look to get better,” said Coach Izer. “We return a few girls from last year that will help lead the way along with a senior transfer who will play a big role inside our program.” A year in review For the 2022-23 season, the Warriors featured eight returning letter winners mixed with young talent. However, that blend didn’t always produce

Returning letter winners on the Warrior girls’ basketball team are (l-r) Alyssa Holthaus, Karissa Wenthold, Ella Theis, Allison Hageman and Aubrey Willey. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

Lots of experience for South Winn boys The South Winn boys’ basketball team has several opportunities to ﬁll the shoes of last season’s graduates. However, the Warriors may need to develop of few more coming off the bench in 2022-23. Providing guidance for the winter schedule is Head Coach Derek Taylor, who has been at the helm for the past two seasons. Assisting him will be Mitchell Herold.

Remembering last year Coach Taylor has five players back who have earned at least one letter in their career. That, combined with some youthful exuberance, provided the Warriors with good results. Through the conference season, South Winn went 12-4, finishing second in the Upper Iowa Conference. In the first round of playoffs, SW tangled with Tripoli, taking the victory 72-63 to keep the season alive. Facing second-ranked North Linn in the quarterfinals, the Warriors couldn’t get an offensive threat going, falling 97-64. South Winn ended the season 14-9 overall. The Warriors averaged 62.3 points per game and gave up an average of 54.6 points, converting on 44.1 percent of all shots taken, with 35 percent from

three-point range and 59.3 percent from the free throw line. In total, they picked up 664 rebounds, averaging 28.9 a game. As a team they had 265 steals and 277 assists.

Graduated South Winn graduated three players off last year’s squad. At the top of the list is a pair of first team all-UIC selections. Carson Wenthold averaged 14.0 points and 4.2 rebounds a contest, leading the Warriors with 62 steals and 73 assists for the season. Also gone is Keagen Streeter, another first team all-league selection, who averaged 10.0 points and 7.6 rebounds a night. He led the Warriors with 145 total boards (106 defensive, 39 offensive) to go with 28 steals, 11 blocks and 24 assists. Dawson Wenthold also graduated with a 32.4 percent threepoint average, hitting 24 treys during his senior season, earning an honorable mention nod in the Upper Iowa Conference. He contributed a total of 184 points, averaging 9.2 a night. On the floor Among the five back with a letter is second team all-UIC honoree Kole Hageman (G/F) who averaged 7.9 points and 34

rebounds last year as a junior. He dished out 46 assists to go with 36 steals. Another senior, Brody Tieskoetter (F/C), also returns to the hardwood this season having scored 29 points last year to go with 49 total rebounds, 12 assists and 12 steals. As a freshman last year, Braiden Todd (G) was third in scoring for the Warriors with 171 total points, averaging 8.6 a game. He added 49 total rebounds, 33 steals and 27 assists to the stat sheet as well. Carson Streeter (G/B) is back after averaging 8.9 points and 2.8 rebounds an outing. As a freshman, he provided a total of 161 points, 50 total rebounds, 42 assists and 28 steals for the Warriors. Also lettering as a freshman Matson Winings (F/G) returns tied for second in total rebounds with 84 (59 defensive, 25 offensive). He dropped in a total of 85 points for South Winn to go with 17 steals and nine assists. Coach Taylor has a large bench to call upon as well. He can look to senior center/ forward Eric Kriener; juniors Nolan Sabelka (G), Szymon Kailnowski (G), Kaden Barton-Franzen (F/C) and Irving Flores (G); and sophomores Carver Wenthold (G) and Lo-

wins. The squad went 6-10 in a strong Upper Iowa Conference, finishing fifth. The postseason started with a strong effort that produced a 57-26 win over Postville in the Class 2A first round. The quarterfinals proved to be a challenge for the Warriors as they faced Aplington-Parkersburg, falling 72-37 to end the year 7-16 overall. As a team, SW averaged 35 points per game, hitting 28.8 percent from the field. They pulled down 25.8 rebounds a game (211 offensive, 382 defensive, 593 total), to go with 229 steals and 193 assists. Graduating at the end of the season were Hailey Riehle, Alison Heying, Morgan Kriener, Josie Hemesath, Morgan Kleve and Giselle Flores. Kleve led the team in scoring, averaging 10 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Hemesath had 4.4 points and 3.4 rebounds a game while Kriener contributed 42 assists and 42 points for the season.

gan Tieskoetter (F/C). “Experience and chemistry will be our two biggest challenges going into the season,” pointed out Coach Taylor. “I am conﬁdent that once we get to Christmas break and get some time to gel that we will be a tough team to beat.” Among the strengths of the Warriors will be their overall athleticism and size with seven athletes above six feet in height. “Last year we played small, but this year we have multiple guys that have the size to play around the rim and will also help defensively and on the glass,” added Coach Taylor. In the UIC When it comes to conference play, Coach Taylor believes MFL MarMac and Turkey Valley will be in the hunt for the UIC title as both squads have some good seniors back. While South Winn, along with North Fayette Valley and Kee, all are similar with some young kids playing, he also imagines the Warriors in the hunt as well. “Right now I think any of these ﬁve teams could be on top of the conference, it will be interesting as we have more teams that I feel are equally matched than in years past in our conference. It puts a lot of pressure on

our young guys to get going fast as we open the season versus Turkey Valley, and have sever-

Heying ﬁnished with 35 points, 32 rebounds, 17 assists and 17 steals for the season, while Riehle provided 35 points, 31 rebounds, 14 steals and seven assists. Back on the court Coach Izer has ﬁve returning letter winners to count on. Leading the way will be senior Aubrey Willey who averaged 2.1 points and 2.9 rebounds a game last season. She also had 23 assists and 18 steals. Junior Karissa Wenthold averaged 5.3 points a game last season and led the team with 45 steals and 27 assists. During her freshman season, Ella Theis provided 28 points, 42 rebounds (21 offensive, 21 defensive, 13 steals and nine assists. Also back with a letter are Allison Hageman and Alyssa Holthaus. Rounding out the varsity is senior Loleta Ryan; junior Adrienne Winings; sophmores Adele Conway and Charlotte Moonen; and freshmen Lauren Ondrashek, Jayden Timp, Clara Kriener, Hailey Hageman and Chloe Wiltgen. An outlook “Overall, our team speed and athleticism will help us a lot this year as we look to open things up this year,” said Coach Izer. “We will be one of the smallest teams as we are not blessed with a lot of height.” As far as the conference, he sees Central Elkader, MFL MarMac, North Fayette Valley and Turkey Valley as being the teams to beat. South Winn opened its season this week with road games against North Butler and Clayton Ridge Monday and Tuesday.

al big conference games before Christmas,” concluded Coach Taylor.

Members of the South Winn boys’ varsity basketball team this season are (front, l-r) Szymon Kalinowski, Carver Wenthold, Braiden Todd, Matson Winings, Carson Streeter, Irving Flores; (back) Logan Tieskoetter, Kole Hageman, Brody Tieskoetter, Eric Kriener, Kaden Franzen and Nolan Sabelka. (Driftless Multimedia photos by Becky Walz)

Back with a letter for the Warrior boys’ basketball team are (lr) Brody Tieskoetter, Kole Hageman, Braiden Todd, Matson Winings and Carson Streeter.

Driftless Journal Tuesday, November 21, 2023 13 MORE DRIFTLESS AREA SPORTS AT DRIFTLESSJOURNAL.COM Decorah girls varsity basketball schedule Nov. 21 vs. Dike-New Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 vs. Wahlert Catholic, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 vs. Center Point-Urbana, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Mason City, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 vs. Charles City, 6:45 p.m. Dec. 9 vs. Spirit Lake (at Luther), 3:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Crestwood, 6:45 p.m. Dec. 15 vs. New Hampton, 6:45 p.m. Dec. 16 vs. Caledonia (at Luther), 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Waukon, 6:45 p.m. Dec. 21 at Hudson, 6 p.m. Jan. 2 vs. MFL MarMac, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 vs. Waverly-Shell Rock, 6:45 p.m. Jan. 12 at Charles City, 6:45 p.m. Jan. 16 at Prairie du Chien, 6:45 p.m. Jan. 19 vs. Crestwood, 6:45 p.m. Jan. 26 at New Hampton, 6:45 p.m. Feb. 2 vs. Waukon, 6:45 p.m. Feb. 3 at Cascade, 3 p.m. Feb. 9 at Waverly-Shell Rock, 6:45 p.m.

Decorah boys varsity basketball schedule Dec. 1 at Western Dubuque Epworth, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 vs. Center Point-Urbana, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Wahlert Catholic, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 vs. Charles City, 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Crestwood, 8 p.m. Dec. 15 vs. New Hampton, 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at Waukon, 8 p.m. Dec. 21 at Hudson, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 5 vs. Waverly-Shell Rock, 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at Charles City, 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Prairie du Chien, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 vs. Crestwood, 8 p.m. Jan. 20 vs. North Polk, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at New Hampton, 8 p.m. Jan. 27 vs. Dubuque Hempstead, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 vs. Chatfield (Minn.), 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 vs. Waukon, 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at Cascade, 5 p.m. Feb. 9 at Waverly-Shell Rock, 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at Mason City, 7:30 p.m.

Decorah boys wrestling schedule

Dec. 1 at Dan Gable Donnybrook tnmt. (Coralville), TBD Dec. 2 at Dan Gable Donnybrook tnmt. (Coralville), TBD Dec. 7 vs. New Hampton/ Kasson, Minn (at HS), 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at South Winn tnmt. (at Luther), 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at Waukon, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Fort Dodge tnmt., 10 a.m. Dec. 22 vs. Osage/Caledonia (Minn.), 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4 vs. Waverly-Shell Rock, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Flanagan Invite (at Cresco), 10 a.m. Jan. 11 at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Osage tnmt., 9 a.m. Jan. 18 vs. Charles City, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Center Point-Urbana tnmt., 9 a.m. Jan. 27 at NEIC tnmt. (Waverly), 10 a.m.

Decorah bowling schedule

All matches begin at 4 p.m., unless noted otherwise Home matches will be at Kingpin Entertainment Center Nov. 21 vs. Sumner-Fred. Dec. 1 at Waukon Dec. 8 vs. Oelwein Dec. 15 at Denver Jan. 5 vs. Charles City Jan. 12 at Tripoli Jan. 19 vs. Forest City Jan 24 at conf. tnmt. (Cadillac Lanes, Waterloo), 10 a.m. Jan. 26 at North Iowa Jan. 27 at Independence tnmt. (Waterloo), 9 a.m. Feb. 1 at Waverly-Shell Rock Feb. 6 at New Hampton

Decorah boys swim schedule

Nov. 28 at Cedar Falls, 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at Dubuque Hempstead invite, 10 a.m. Dec. 9 at Cedar Falls invite, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15 vs. Mason City/VintonShellsburg/Waterloo West (at Luther), 6 p.m. Jan. 4 at Vinton-Shellsburg, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Waterloo West invite, 12:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Fort Dodge invite, 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at Waterloo West, 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at conf. invite (TBA), 12 p.m.

South Winn varsity basketball schedules

Vikes, SW back on the mats

*Games are girls/boys and start at approximately 6:15 p.m., unless noted otherwise

Suiting up for the South Winn girls’ wrestling team in 2023 are (front, l-r) Sophia Dvorak, Isabelle Goltz, McKenna Looby; (back) Adeline Kipp, Kaydn Meyer, Abby Wagner, Maddy Janson and Ellie Knutson. Not pictured is Grace Zweibohmer. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

SW girls set to step on mat Much of the line-up returns for the South Winn girls’ wrestling team as it gets ready for the 2023 season with six letter winners and a trio of new faces. With 13 years of coaching experience, Head Coach Ethan Adams is back at the helm of the girls’ team for his second season with Tayton Bullerman taking the role of assistant coach.

A look back Getting set for the first season of sanctioned wrestling for girls, South Winn kicked off the 2022 season with 11 grapplers with two letter winners. It was a learning experience for many of the girls throughout the season with ups and downs, as the Warriors finished the regular season with a 4-3 dual record. In the Regional 8 qualifier, South Winn finished fifth with 116.5 points and sent four wrestlers to the state meet. Kaydn Meyer became the first regional champion for the Warriors at 120 pounds. At 190 pounds, Izzy Kipp also claimed the crown to advance. Finishing runner-up at 110 pounds, Josie Hageman punched her ticket to state. Freshman Maddy Jansen also earned a state bid as the third-place finisher at 135 pounds. As a team at state, the Warriors accumulated 25 points and finished with Kipp on the medal stand as the senior took seventh, finishing the season with a 35-7 record. Hageman wrapped up her season with a 35-14 record. Following the season, Kipp and Hageman graduated, leaving big holes in the bookends of

the Warrior line-up.

What lies ahead While two leaders graduated, Coach Adams is excited for what returns with two state qualifiers and four additional returning letter winners back. “We have some strong leaders and a very coachable core. Bringing back many girls from last season is helping us get up and running quickly,” noted Coach Adams. Meyer (120 lbs.), one of last year’s qualifiers and a senior, finished the 2022-23 season with a 33-13 record and has a career mark of 67-35. Jansen concluded her freshman season at state with a 28-19 record at 135 pounds. Junior Abby Wagner returns to 125 pounds with a 23-21 record. Other juniors back with a letter include Ellie Knutson (155 lbs., 8-22) and Grace Zweibohmer (135 lbs., 3-19), along with sophomore Sophia Dvorak (115 lbs., 7-19). Joining the small squad is sophomore Adeline Kipp with freshmen Isabelle Goltz and McKenna Looby. “We, along with many teams, are just still inexperienced. It is a demanding and technical sport and we are looking to continue to grow,” said Coach Adams. “I look for some of our returners to make big steps forward as we look to raise the bar for ourselves throughout the season. That will give us the best chance to have athletes in a position to wrestle in Coralville come February.” South Winn opened its season Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Decorah invite.

Nov. 28 vs. Turkey Valley Dec. 1 vs. Central Elkader Dec. 5 at West Central Dec. 7 at East Buchanan Dec. 9 vs. Mabel-Canton (boys at Luther), 5:15 p.m. Dec. 12 at North Fayette Valley Dec. 15 vs. Kee Dec. 19 at Postville Dec. 21 vs. MFL MarMac Jan. 4 vs. Lanesboro (girls), 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 vs. Clayton Ridge Jan. 9 at Central Elkader Jan. 12 at Turkey Valley Jan. 15 at Crestwood, 6:45 p.m. Jan. 16 vs. Waukon (boys), 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 vs. West Central Jan. 22 vs New Hampton Jan. 23 at Kee Jan. 26 vs. North Fayette Valley Jan. 30 vs. Postville Feb. 2 at MFL MarMac Feb. 6 at Clayton Ridge (boys), 7:30 p.m.

South Winn girls wrestling schedule Nov. 28 at Central Elkader tnmt., 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Waverly-Shell Rock tnmt., 4 p.m. Dec. 8 hosts tnmt. (at Luther), 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at Tripoli, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 2 at Osage tnmt., 9 a.m. Jan. 5 at Central Elkader tnmt., 4:30 p.m. Jan. 9 vs. Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 vs. Postville/Alburnett/ Dubuque Hempstead, 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at SumnerFredericksburg, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Mason City tnmt., 10 a.m.

Turkey Valley varsity basketball schedules

*Games are girls/boys and start at approximately 6:15 p.m., unless noted otherwise Nov. 27 vs. New Hampton Nov. 28 at South Winn Dec. 1 vs. North Fayette Valley Dec. 5 at MFL MarMac Dec. 8 at Clayton Ridge Dec. 15 vs. West Central Dec. 19 vs. Central Elkader Dec. 22 at Postville Jan. 4 at Riceville (boys), 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at Kee Jan. 9 at North Fayette Valley Jan. 11 at Tripoli (boys), 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 vs. South Winn Jan. 15 vs. Wapsie Valley (boys), 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 vs. Clayton Ridge Jan. 19 vs. MFL MarMac Jan. 22 vs. Crestwood (boys), 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Crestwood (girls), 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at West Central Jan. 25 vs. Spring Grove (girls), 6 p.m. Jan. 30 at Central Elkader Feb. 2 vs. Postville Feb. 6 vs. Kee (boys), 7:30 p.m.

Decorah’s Chloe Sheffield waits for the whistle as she picked up a quarterfinal fall Saturday over Lexie McCalllum of Cedar Falls. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz) The Decorah gym was alive with its first action of the winter sports season Saturday with 16 girls’ wrestling teams participating in the Decorah Fall Tournament. When the last whistle blew, the Vikings finished second in the team standings with 240 points behind Cedar Falls’ 335. South Winn also compete in the season opener, picking up 63 points to finish ninth. Five champs The Vikings put five grapplers on top of the podium — Chloe Sheffield, McKenzie Tollefson, Ana Simon, Naomi Simon and Kamryn Steines. In the lightest division, a 100 pounds, Sheffield picked up a trio of falls after receiving a first-round bye. In the quarterfinals, the junior pinned Lexie McCallum of Cedar Falls in 52 seconds. It took Sheffield 4:57 to turn Kennedy Bachman of MFL MarMac in the semifinal and threw Natalie Blake of Cedar Falls in the finals in 3:14. It was four pins for Tollefson at 135 pounds as she put the shoulders of Madi Fritcher-Larson of Crestwood on the mat in 35 seconds in round one. Advancing to the quarterfinals, the junior took 57 seconds to throw North Fayette Valley’s Leslie Graves. In 1:21, Tollefson won by fall over Nya Nosbisch of Charles City to reach the finals where she turned Lana Schafer of Cedar Falls in 3:27. At 145 pounds, Ana Simon earned the crown. Receiving a first-round bye, the sophomore opened her day with a fall over Piper Kjeldahl of the North Central Trailblazers, pinning her opponent in 1:05. A. Simon then moved on to meet Kennedy Soesbe of Cedar Falls in the semifinals, throwing her in 1:40. In the finals, she pinned Ava Bossom of Waukon in 2:27. N. Simon pinned her way to a title, with all four of her matches taking less than two minutes. Opening her day in the second round against Mya Heather of Alburnett, the senior picked up

the fall in 50 seconds. It took N. Simon 57 seconds to out Kirstyn Cotcher of Cedar Falls on her back in the quarterfinal. In 42 seconds, she threw Avery Hoffmeyer of the North Central Trailblzers in the semifinal and squared off with teammate Annaleissa Arnold in the finals, winning by fall in 1:47. Competing at 190 pounds, Steines drew a first-round bye. In 1:11, the junior picked up the quarterfinal fall over Reagen Lubahn of Waukon, then took just 25 seconds to turn her teammate Isabelle Alley in the semifinal. Squaring off against Leah Stewart of Charles City in the finals, Steines earned the fall in 3:27. Other Vikes reaching the finals and finishing as runners-up were Lauren Luzum (155), Arnold (170) and Madysen Lippe (235). Also on the mats for Decorah Saturday were Cassie Wilkins (115), Ellie Adams (120, 3rd place), Stella Grinna (125), Amelia Wadsworth (140, 4th and Isabelle Alley (190, 6th) A closer look at SW South Winn also entered the wrestling mats for the first time this season at Decorah Saturday, with one grappler reaching the finals. Junior Abby Wagner opened the day with a bye at 130 pounds, before pinning Abigail Schlader of Cedar Falls in 1:12. In the quarterfinal, Wagner threw Eden Melcher of Cedar Falls in 1:51 to remain in the title hunt. A 6-3 decision over Odessa Nibbelink of Crestwood put the junior in the championship bout with Lainey Schreck of Cedar Falls who got Wagner turned in 1:41, to give Wagner second place. At 125 pounds, Kaydn Meyer earned a bronze finish, going 4-1 for the day with Maddy Jansen the only other Warrior on the podium in sixth place at 135 pounds after going 2-2 for the day. Isabelle Goltz (105), Sophia Dvorak (120), Grace Zweibohmer (130), Ellie Knutson (145) and Adeline Kipp (170) also competed Saturday.

Back on the mats; SW grapplers looking for big wins in 2023-24

There will be a turnaround this season for the South Winn boys’ wrestling team. The focus of the squad is to exchange last year’s varsity experience for wins during the 2023-24 season. The man in charge of bringing home the victories is Head Coach Jacob Elsbernd, who is in his 13th season as head coach. He will be assisted by Dakota Gray, along with volunteer coaches Jason Schmelzer, Logan Schnuelle, Jake Everts, Kenny Mikota, Ethan Adams and Tayton Bullerman.

Qualifying last season It was a year of growth for the South Winn boys wrestling team during the 2023-24 season. The team featured seven returning letter winners. The Warriors put together a 14-16 dual record for the season and finished third at the Upper Iowa Conference individual meet, crowning two champions – Aiden Feickert at 113 pounds and Parker Timp at 195 pounds. At the Class 1A district meet in Monona, they finished third in the team standings and sent a quartet to state — Collin Holm (138 lbs.), Kyle Kuboushek (152), Kaden Bullerman (170) and Parker Timp (195). When the last match was wrestled in Des Moines, Holm came up just short of a title, finishing

runner-up to become just the seventh wrestler in Warrior history to reach the finals. Bullerman concluded his high school career 36-14 and Timp wrapped up a 20-12 junior season.

Top returners Coach Elsbernd has 13 athletes back with a letter. At the top of the list is last year’s runner-up, Holm (144), who is ranked No. 2 in the preseason standings and finished his junior campaign with a 40-2 record. In addition to that, Kuboushek returns with state experience and is likely to move into the 165-pound division. He sits at No. 5 after finishing 3713 last season. At 190 pounds, Timp went 20-12 as a junior and returns for another shot at the podium. Other letter winners include Aiden Feickert (113/120), Jamison Zweibahmer (113/120), Bo Wangsness (126), John Donovan (126/132), Eric Greve (132), Lukas Weiss (138), Landen Schnuelle (150), Brady Ohrt (157), Quinn Huinker (175) and Ray Lienau (215). Coach Elsbernd also has a host and underclassmen on his radar including Gavin Thuente (106) and Kolton Brummond (285). “I think we will have a solid line up for the dual sea-

son and have some guys who could make a nice run at the state tournament as well,” said Coach Elsbernd. “I believe we have four to six guys who could qualify for the state tournament this year.”

Work to do Coach Elsbernd noted that while the Warriors return a lot of athletes who return with experience and can start the year

covering all of the weight classes, South Winn’s depth at most weights is limited. “We are hoping to see an aggressive style of wrestling. Personally I am looking for athletes who will give it everything they have each time on the mat and who are receptive to the coaching we provide,” noted Coach Elsbernd. “I think we should win 20 duals this season and can be a top 15-20 dual team in

the state.” When it comes to the conference race, Coach Elsbernd anticipates perennial powerhouse MFL MarMac as the frontrunner for the Upper Iowa Conference title. The Warriors kick off the season Tuesday, Nov. 28, against New Hampton/Turkey Valley, Clear Lake and Central Elkader at Turkey Valley at 5:30 p.m.

Ready to take on the 2023 season for the South Winn boys’ wrestling team are (front, l-r) managers Delaney Steffans, Gracyn Humpal, Jule Sadler, Paige Jaster, Josie Tollefsrud, Brooke Steffans; (second row) Parker Dahl, Cooper Huinker, Bo Wangsness, Gavin Thuente, Jamison Zweibahmer, John Donovan, Collin Holm, Kyle Kuboushek; (third row) Matthew Horstman, Aiden Feickert, Lukas Weiss, Quinn Huinker, Cody Meyer, Landen Schnuelle, Luke Williams; (back) Kolton Brummond, Eli Higgins, Ray Lienau, Parker Timp, Brady Ohrt and Eric Greve. Not pictured is Toa Ryan. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

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WINNESHIEK COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS DEPT The Winneshiek County Secondary Roads Department, located in DecBUSINESS orah, Iowa, is accepting applications for the position of County Engineer. OPPORTUNITY Salary range is $109,000 to $140,000 based on experience and qualifications. Winneshiek County is located in Northeast Iowa. Winneshiek County has 309 bridges (NBI) and 1056 miles of secondary roads consisting of concrete, asphalt, gravel or dirt. Of these, there are 804 miles of gravel. The County Engineer is responsible and accountable for the over-all planning, direction, coordination, and control of the Secondary MISCELLANEOUS Road System. This includes the effective, safe and efficient construction, maintenance and engineering of all county secondary roads, bridges and related services. The Engineer supervises 41 full-time employees. The ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department personnel, other government agencies, other county LOST AND and the public is essential. Previous county endepartments, contractors gineer experience FOUNDis preferred. BS or MS in Engineering required. Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa or have the ability to be licensed in Iowa within 6 to 8 weeks of hire. Applications are available on the county website (winneshiekcounty. iowa.gov). Send completed application, resume and references by November 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. to County Auditor Benjamin Steines. E-Mail Application, Resume and References to: bsteines@co.winneshiek.ia.us Contact Info: bsteines@co.winneshiek.ia.us 45-4-PJ-12

SERVICE TECHNICIAN Koshatka Farm Equipment in Protivin, IA, is seeking a service technician to join the team • Diagnose and repair agriculture and construction equipment • Set up and inspect new and used equipment for retail • Clean and repair dealer inventory

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PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, IRA retirement package and paid uniforms.

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words. Your thoughts and prayers are OPPORTUNITY helping us through this difficult time. Special thanks to WinnMed doctors, 201 W Main St. nurses, ambulance service and Decorah Decorah, IA ENTERTAINMENT Police Department. Thank you to all the 563-382-5085 nurses and doctors at Gundersen Hospital. MISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE BUSINESS46-2-PJ-12 Thank you to Pastor Daryl Thompson, FOR SALE OPPORTUNITY Dale Moe, Pastor Jenny Edinger, Friday, Dec. 23 customers will be Pastor picked up Don Dilaura, Colin Zidlicky, U2 BBQ forAUTO the meal andBUSINESS the 2 circles who served.

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AUTOMOTIVE FRIDAY, DEC. 30 TECHNICIAN

DUTIES Ability toLOST diagnoseAND & repair vehicle systems FOUND Mechanical experience and/or trade school degree beneficial BENEFITS • Flat rate pay with high base guarantee • Health, dental & vision insurance • Retirement plan w/ employer match • No Saturdays required • Paid time off & holiday pay • Paid training

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Experience preferred, but willing PERSONALS to train. Part-time hours available, days evenings and weekends. Apply within or send resume to: tbocks@mchsi.com 206 W. Water Street, Decorah

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

CURRENT OPENINGS

UPCOMING HOLIDAY PICKUP SCHEDULE

LUTHER COLLEGE IS HIRING!

• Staff Accountant: Execute, analyze, verify, reconcile, and report transactions of a ﬁscal nature • Campus Responder: Provide safety of the people. 40 hours/ week, all shifts available. 3rd shift role comes with 90% tuition waiver! • Data Processing Coordinator: Coordinate, certify, and reconcile all student loans. Generate daily aid distribution batches and transfers. • Plumber / Maintenance Mechanic: Maintain and repair campus buildings. On-the-job training available! • Preventative Maintenance Mechanic: Perform all types of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning maintenance and repair. On-the-job training available! • Custodial Staff: 30-40 hours/week, all shifts available.

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We have a variety of roles available, most of which include on-the-job training.

• Health, dental, and life insurance • Retirement plan with 5% employer match • 6 weeks/year paid time off plus holidays • 90% college tuition waiver for dependents, no waiting period • Access to campus services, including ﬁtness center and library • 2 free classes a year or receive tuition beneﬁt while working nights • $0.75 shift premium for 2nd shift & $1.50 premium for 3rd shift

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CLAS GARBAGE PICK UP Return LOST completedAND applications to the Auditor’s Office, 201 W. Main St., Decorah, FOUND IA 52101 by 4:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. EOE ENTERTAINMENT

Custom Applicators In these 3 areas: REMOVE Burr Oak, IA Fredericksburg, IA “BUICK”

CARDS ANNOUNCEMENT OF THANKS

Winneshiek County Recycling Department is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time and Part-Time As Needed MISCELLANEOUS Recycling Worker/Truck Driver. Job descriptions and applications are CARDS available in the County Auditor’s Office and OF THANKS online at www.winneshiekcounty.iowa.gov.

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ENTERTAINMENT

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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PleaseOF contact Barb Fjelstul at Helping Services, (563)387-1720 THANKS for more information or email resume and letter of application to bfjelstul@helpingservices.org EOE

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The Lillian Goldman Visitors Center (LGVC) Assistant Manager will serve as a resource to Heritage Farm visitors and gift/garden store customers. Winter-month responsibilities include customer service and order fulfillment. Retail experience required. Knowledge of growing, gardening, soil health, and organic methods preferred. At least one weekend day is required from March-October. 45-2-JP-14

A full-time Family Educator position is open with Helping Services for Youth & Families working under grants funded through Early Childhood Iowa and Prevent Child Abuse Iowa. These are long-term grants with Educators working in the community for 20 years. This position can be based in Cresco or Decorah, IA with travel throughout Howard & Winneshiek Counties. We are looking for an individual, who ANNOUNCEMENTS is positive, motivated, and passionate about working with families and their children, birth to three years old, by providing developmental information, weight checks, support and many other skills to area families. Family Educators will become trained with the Parents as Teachers curriculum, First Aid & CPR and many related trainings. AUTOMOTIVE Minimum education preferred is a BA/BS in one of the following; Social Work, Psychology, Health Promotion, Education or related field, also included are Registered Nurses or Associate Degree with experience in early childhood. Must have reliable vehicle, mileage is reimbursed. Generous vacation, sick and holiday package, 401K & insurance available. Position will remain open until filled.

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Application deadline: Until position is filled Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah, IA 52101

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Health & Retirement Benefits Provided.

WANTED Applications available at Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office or at TO BUY https://winneshiekcounty.iowa.gov/jobs Position is subject to pre-employment psychological/physical exam (including drug testing), EOE, Veteran & Disability.

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Trinity Catholic School in Protivin, IA has an immediate position available for a

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ELIGIBLE FOR $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS Join our growing Surgery Department! Primarily 8-hour shifts Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. On-call approx. 1-2 nights per week & every 4th weekend. Holiday call rotation included. Requirements: • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program • Surgical Technologist Certification preferred • Must stay within 30 minutes of WinnMed when on-call • American Heart Association BLS required

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Oneota Golf & Country Club in Decorah is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to add to its team. RESPONSIBILITIES • Day-to-day operations of dining room and bar area CARDS • Ensuring product and service quality, consistency andTHANKS team member OF development on all levels • Meet all company and state health department rules and regulations

REQUIREMENTS • Associate degree or equivalent ENTERTAINMENT experience • 1-3 years related experience and/or training

or equivalent combination of education and experience

Apply today for the opportunity to work in a fun environment and become part of a great team! BUSINESS Interested applicants, please apply by emailing a resume and references to Morgan McMillan, OPPORTUNITY General Manager/Golf Professional at oneotagolf@mchsi.com

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TriMark Corporation oﬀers competitive wages and an outstanding beneﬁts package. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Night hike offered at Lake Meyer Nov. 27 A Full Moon Owl Prowl night hike at Lake Meyer Park will be offered by Winneshiek County Conservation Monday, Nov. 27. The hike will depart from the East Shelter parking area above the boat ramp at 5:30 p.m., and end back there around 6:30 p.m. Hikers will explore the woods and wetlands of Lake Meyer with a variety of fun activities including owl calling,

full moon viewing and more. All ages are welcome at this free, family-friendly event, but participants are asked to leave their pets at home. The trails are sloping and may be snow-covered. Prepare by bringing a ﬂashlight, dressing in layers and wearing sturdy shoes. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Call 563-5347145 by Wednesday, Nov. 22,

to RSVP. Walk-ins are welcome. In case of unfavorable weather, check the Winneshiek County Conservation Facebook page or website for cancellation information. Lake Meyer Park is located at 2546 Lake Meyer Road, just off Highway 24 between Calmar and Fort Atkinson. For more information, visit winneshiekwild.com.

Milestone Fishers celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Jimmy and Joan Fisher of Decorah, formerly of Spillville, are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary Nov. 29. Jimmy Fisher and Joan Reicks were married Nov. 29, 1958, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cresco. They have two daughters: Brenda (Steve) Finholt and Beverly (Steve) Panos; ﬁve grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A card shower will be held in their honor. Mail cards to Jimmy and Joan Fisher, 101 Western Street, Decorah, IA 52101.

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