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4 Yr Old Preschool Teacher OpeningPostville Childcare Services, Inc has an opening for a 4 Year Old Preschool Teacher for the 2017 – 2018 school year. Classes run

September 2017 to May 2018, Monday to Friday. Candidates must have an Iowa Teaching License with Early Childhood Endorsement.

A resume and copy of license can be submitted by mail to: Postville Childcare Services, C/O Mindy Buchheit

P.O. Box 402 Postville, IA 52162 or by email to postvillechild@centurytel.net.

Inquires about the position can be made by calling 563-864-7669.

Upper Iowa University is conducting a search for an individual to assume the position of Admissions Counselor - Dual Enrollment on the Fayette, IA campus. The Admissions Counselor - Dual Enrollment position requires a high en-ergy, goal oriented person with strong interpersonal skills to help implement a plan to manage the recruitment of dual enrollment students. The ideal candidate must have 1-3 years of progressive and successful admissions, preferably with dual enrollment students, and/or sales/marketing experience. A bachelor’s degree is required, master’s preferred. Travel, night and week-end work required. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three professional references to employment@uiu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is fi lled. Upper Iowa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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TEACHERS WANTEDC.F.S. Catholic School, Calmar, is now accepting applications for these teaching assignments for the 2017-2018 school year: Grade 2 and Grade 4. Reading endorsement preferred. Apply by sending a cover letter, resume andcredentials to: Kathryn Schmitt, Principal,C.F.S. Catholic School, P.O. Box 815,Calmar, IA 52132. Application Deadline: Monday, May 22, 2017 or Until fi lled.

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AUCTIONAUCTIONYMCA Branch DirectorNortheast Iowa

The Northeast Iowa YMCA in Postville, Iowa is currently looking for a branch director to lead and strengthen their community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As branch director, you will manage the day to day operations; fi nancial development; develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community leaders; oversee the hiring, training and supervision of staff; develop, manage and monitor the branch operating budget; member engagement initiatives including developing member-focused programs; marketing and communications; ensure safety and maintenance of facilities, grounds and equipment.

Qualifi ed candidates must have excellent organizational, time management, decision making, and relationship building skills. Must be a self-starter, able to work independently, enjoy working with youth and families and be welcoming and caring to all. Other qualifi cations include a Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, business, recreation management or a related degree; three years experience within a youth serving or non-profi t organization; experience supervising staff and/or volunteers, developing and working with a budget and experience with fundraising is a plus.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017 | Volume 39, Issue 18 Of cial Paper of Calmar, Fort Atkinson, Ridgeway, Spillville, Waucoma, Winneshiek County & Turkey Valley Community Schools

Study: Pork Industry Has

BIG IMPACTBy Michael Hohenbrink

Editor

The pork industry plays a big

role in Winneshiek County, a

tudy argues. f the

The results are part of a new

study commissioned by the Iowa

Pork Producers Association

(IPPA).In brief, the results show the

pork industry packing an eco-

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Stitch in TimeStitch in Time

South Winn Prom

SW FFA Honored SW FFA Honored

for Ag Educationfor Ag Education

By Michael HohenbrinkEditor

The Iowa Council on Agricul-

tural Education has recognized

South Winneshiek for excellence

in teaching agriculture.

During the Iowa FFA Lead-

ership Conference held in Ames

April 9-11, the council presented

the Integration of Science Award

to the school under the direction

of teacher Melissa Hageman.

South Winneshiek was among

five schools honored for excel-

lence in agriculture education

including New Hampton, which

received the Advisory Com-

mittee Award: Central DeWitt,

which received the Program Pro-

motion and Marketing Award:

Lone Tree, which received the

Agriculture Career Awareness

Award, and Maquoketa Valley,

which received the Adult Educa-

tion Award.Made up of nine members ap-

pointed annually by the governor,

the council includes secondary

and college representatives and

ex officio members from a vari-

ety of bodies.The recognition is among

honors received by the school’s

FFA program, which dates all the

way back to 1940. Roughly one in

three students at South Winnesh-

iek is involved with the program,

and the high school’s FFA chapter

has 68 members.Since 2011, the program has

seen over $137,000 in agricultur-

al grants with the grants going

to add science-based agricultur-

al activities and Curriculum for

Agricultural Science Education

(CASE), a program developed

in 2007 modeled after “Project

Lead the Way.”Under the direction of Hage-

man, the school’s agriculture pro-

gram has added two greenhous-

es, an aeroponic system and a test

plot, among its accomplishments.

“With the average American

three to four generations removed

from the farm, the need to under-

stand the science behind produc-

tion agriculture is great,” said

Hageman. “We wouldn’t want

people building bridges with

knowledge that is three to four

generations old. For Hageman, agriculture ed-

ucation opens up new careers for

students.“Mrs. Hageman does an out-

standing job leading our Agricul-

tural Education and FFA program

which includes implementing the

Curriculum for Agricultural Sci-

ence Education (CASE),” said

South Winneshiek Superinten-

dent Kris Einck.

South Winneshiek teacher Melissa

Hageman receives the Intergration

of Science award during the Iowa

FFA Leadership Conference.

Refer to this week's local news:

FFA BANQUET PHOTOS, PAGE 5

Republicans Rally Over First 100 Days

By Michael Hohenbrink

Editor

Under stormy skies and

with dozens of enthusiastic at-

d s Winneshiek County day

ing the people we have elected

to do their job, like the rest of

us. Second, this is the first time

we have done anything like this

and people are always reluctant

to participate at the beginning

Thi d no rain but

speak to a crowd that wanted

to listen to what they had to say

instead of trying to shout them

down.”For party faithful, a focal

point remains a desire to “drain

the swamp.”A ong themes for the day’s

i l tive

ample of a success in judicial

reform, but reform of the courts

as well as in other areas still

has work to do to complete the

process.In addition to educating,

Saturday’s event also served to

call attention to what Hansen

believes to be the use of emo-

in divisive pol-

• Weaving Project Aims to Help Homeless

By Michael Hohenbrink

Editor

A project to aid the home-

less is underway in the base-

ment of Calmar Community

United Method-

ist Church.Aiming to

give the home-

less something

to sleep on,

volunteers have

begun weaving

sleeping mats.The mats are

made of plastic

bags, woven on

a pair of looms

located at the

church, and are seven feet in

length and about 42 inches

wide.Plastic bags are cut into

strips that then form a con-

tinuous loop with loops that

are looped together to make

lengths of roughly 10 or 12 feet

that are then woven into a sin-

gle mat.The project came about as a

follow-up to the BackPack Pro-

gram that Alan and LuAnne

Becker undertook at the church

from 2007 into

2015. After

that program

shut down, vol-

unteers on the

previous project

were interested

in finding a new

way to help out.This new en-

deavor is about

giving the

homeless some-

thing basic.

“Sometimes they just need

something to sleep on,” said

LuAnne.At present, volunteers work

in the church basement on the

project. LuAnne noted that

Don Fenco of Fenco Welding

Supply, of Cresco, had donated

rods to help with the project,

and volunteers are gathering to

work on the effort.

With bags at one end of the

room, the process moved the

raw materials to the pair of

looms to help to produce the

finished product.

Area law enforcement agen-

cies are currently the recipients

of the mats including both the

Winneshiek and Howard coun-

ty sheriff’s offices.

Other agencies could also

receive mats.“We would be glad to if

there’s a need for them, defi-

nitely,” said LuAnne about dis-

persing the finished mats.

Sometimes Sometimes they just need they just need something to something to sleep on.sleep on.- LuAnne Becker

TOP: Pictured are (clockwise from front left): LuAnne Becker, Mary Ann

Herold, Darlys Rausch and Linda Thompson. Photo courtesy Al Becker

ABOVE: Workers assemble sleeping mats for the homeless in the base-

ment of Calmar Community United Methodist Church. Photo by Michael

Hohenbrink

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By Michael HohenbrinkEditor

Area educators hope Screen-Free Week will see youth turn off their electronic devices in favor of alternatives.

With the observance set for May 1-7, organizers in Win-neshiek County are hoping to con-vince youth to go screen-free for a week.

Getting youth to take a break from using computers, tablets, phones and other assorted electron-ic devices is the goal of the effort.

Instead, organizers hope youth will spend time playing, getting physically active and becoming in-volved.

Breaking out books and settling down for a good read would also be a desired outcome.

To achieve this goal, Win-neshiek County Conservation, Upper Explorerland Regional Plan-ning Commission, Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative and area organizations including businesses and libraries as well as other orga-nizations are coordinating the effort.

Events include children’s story times, crafts, walks and perfor-

mancesAs an added boost, the 2017

Screen-Free Week will take place the same week as Children’s Book Week. A number of featured events will make the connection between going screen-free and the art of reading.

“Screen-Free Week is a much needed respite from the screen me-

dia dominating the lives of so many of us,” said Lilly Jensen of Winneshiek County Conserva-tion. “But disconnecting during school and work can be nearly impossible, so we’re focused on free time and nding ways to un-plug ourselves from our screens when we can.”

Among events planned, Deco-rah’s Largest Play Date is set for Saturday, at Phelps Park from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with games, a walk,

art projects and snacks.Other events are scheduled in the

area as well.“It’s an opportunity to focus on

time with families and friends, and a chance to return to old hobbies or try something completely new,” said Jensen.

The observance, formerly known as TV-Turnoff Week, is co-ordinated annually by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, an advocacy organization, and has been celebrated since 1994.

Among events planned:Monday, May 1, at 10 a.m., Crit-

ter Catching at Lake Meyer Park. Use dip-nets and buckets to see what insects, tadpoles and other critters can be pulled out of Lake Meyer. Meet at the boat ramp

Wednesday, May 3, at 10 a.m., Storytime in the Park with the Fort Atkinson Public Library. Held at the public park adjacent to the library.

Friday, May 5, at 9:30 a.m., Sto-rytime at Spillville Library and at 10 a.m., Storytime in the Park with the Calmar Library held at Calmar Lions Park.

Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to noon, Book and Bake Sale at Spill-ville Library.

It’s an opportunity to focus on time with It’s an opportunity to focus on time with families and friends, and a chance to families and friends, and a chance to return to old hobbies or try something return to old hobbies or try something completely new.completely new. — Lilly Jensen,

Winneshiek County Conservation

SCREEN TIME• Observance Seeks Turning Off Electronic Devices

Voter ID Voter ID Law Draws Law Draws

Local IreLocal IreBy Michael Hohenbrink

EditorA change in state law on voter iden-

tification is drawing local concern.Iowans heading to the polls will

need to use one of a list of approved forms of ID, most of which require a photo.

The Iowa Senate passed HF 516 with a 28-21 vote sending the bill to Governor Terry Branstad.

In theory, the change would reduce the risks of voter fraud.

For Winneshiek County Democrat-ic Party Chairman Matt Tapscott, it’s a move that isn’t needed.

“They’re solving a problem that doesn’t exist,” said Tapscott.

According to Tapscott, it’s a move that Iowa doesn’t need with Iowa see-ing more mistakes than intentional fraud.

Instead, for Tapscott the move takes away attention from other areas that should be getting priority with “lots of problems that people should be attending to” remaining for legislators to direct their efforts toward.

“[The state] should be making vot-ing easier [for Iowans],” said Tapscott.

The new law will make it more dif-ficult to cast a ballot, an outcome Tap-scott finds deplorable.

“This truly undermines the foun-dations of our democracy,” said Tap-scott. “It’s very partisan.”

The change complicates Demo-cratic efforts to “get out the vote” , a difficulty the county party is tackling head on. An upcoming session geared to that issue is set for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 209 W. Broadway, in Decorah.

The program will cover topics

This truly undermines the foundations of our democracy. It’s very partisan. — Matt Tapscott, Winneshiek County

Democratic Party Chairman

Calmar Could See New Community Fitness Center

By Michael HohenbrinkEditor

A community fitness center could be in the works for Calmar.A public hearing coming up May 15 for Northeast Iowa Community Col-lege’s Board of Trustees will see the board considering approval of the sale of 1.3 acres of land.The site is adjacent to the city pool.Doug Ropa, marketing coordinator for Northeast Iowa Community Col-lege, said he could not share additional information on the proposed sale beyond what had been noted in a press release made public Thursday.“We have received contact from someone interested in the purchase of the 1.3-acre parcel, but we will not be able to share any other information, other than the paragraph published in the press release,” said Ropa. “At this point, that paragraph is the official, accurate information we know at this point.”A public hearing on the proposed sale is set for 3 p.m. at the Calmar cam-pus administration building boardroom.Blake Moen, director for the South Winn Rec program, noted the effort was not one with which the Rec program was involved. South Winn Rec has not been approached on this matter, Moen said.

Turkey Valley Prom

Chapter Degree winners were recognized Sunday as the South Winneshiek FFA held its annual banquet.

SW FFA Holds Annual BanquetBy Michael Hohenbrink

EditorThe South Winneshiek FFA Chap-

ter held its 2017 banquet Sunday at Silver Springs Golf and Country Club in Ossian.

The event was an opportunity to recognize student achievement, bid

Brincks would go on to receive Star Greenhand honors during the 2017 banquet. Greenhand Degree re-cipients included Brincks, Madyson Courtney, Christian Fischer, Luke Fredrick, Hannah Hageman, Makay-la Hageman, Wuinten Hageman, Abe Schmitt, Liz Tieskoetter, Lucas

Brotzeit, Samuel Dvorak, Mason Elsbernd, Anthony Gosling, Sarah Hertges, Jenna Knutson, Blain Len-non, Ellie Loesch, Olivia Massman, Dahlyn Ott, Gracie Schmitt, Laura Selig, Austin Tieskoeeter, Tanner Tollefsrud and Cassidy Young.

Dalyn Wurzer received Star Chap

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