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Restoration of Franklin #8 school to be featured at open house this SaturdayFormer students, general public invited to share history and their own stories about the schoolby Kelli Boylenfreelance writer

The sunlight streams in through the tall windows and the wooden fl oor gleams. The desks are in rows, some with the markings of students be-fore. The rope connected to the bell hangs down near the blackboard, ready to sum-mon.

The schoolhouse known as Franklin #8 appears to be ready for the fi rst day of school.

Instead, Postville native Dan White hopes that it will soon be fi lled with stories of the past 150-plus years. White recently completed years of restoration to the old schoolhouse, and he will be hosting an open house for it this Saturday, August 16 from 1 to 5 p.m.

We dont have a lot of records or detailed informa-tion, White says. We are really hoping to learn more from people if they read this article and come to the open house.

Franklin #8, also known as the White School (like-ly because of the number of students with that last name), was located next to the For-est Mills Church along For-est Mills Road from the time it was built about 1890 until eight years ago.

Students learned to read, write and do arithmetic in that building until 1960. Once Franklin #8 closed in favor of larger consolidated schools, the structure went to Vernis Engelhardt, who owned the land that surrounded it.

Engelhardt used the build-ing as a granary until the fl oor

gave way. At that point he removed the fl oor and about half of one wall, and put in a sliding door. White recalls Engelhardt storing machinery in the old schoolhouse in the early 1970s.

Engelhardt passed away in the mid-1990s and the build-ing fell into further disrepair. The foundation started to give way, and the shifts in the

building caused the glass in the windows to break.

The building was near-ing the point of no return. I couldnt handle watching the school my dad went to falling down, White says.

White approached Engel-hardts children about eight years ago and asked to buy the building. They agreed. He moved the building to his par-

Allamakee County voters approve

renewal of Local Option Sales and

Service TaxRenewal of the Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOSST) was approved by Allamakee

County voters in a special election held Tuesday, August 5 in the cities of Waukon, Waterville, Postville, Harpers Ferry and New Albin, as well as in the unincorporated areas of those communities, all polling sites reporting that approval by wide margins.

Voters in all of those jurisdictions approved a ten-year renewal of the tax, with the exception of Harpers Ferry, where voters approved renewal of the tax with no "sunset date."

Unoffi cial results (yet to be canvassed by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors) provided by the Allamakee County Auditor's Offi ce show the following vote totals ("Yes" votes-"No" votes):

City of Waukon, 220-28; Waterville, 17-0; Postville, 48-3; Harpers Ferry, 27-0; New Albin, 20-2; Unincorporated, 221-23. That Unincorporated total includes the following township totals:

Hanover/Waterloo, 15-1; Iowa/Union City, 17-1; French Creek/Jefferson/Ludlow/Makee/Union Prairie, 82-9; Center/Lafayette/Lansing, 18-5; Fairview/Taylor, 21-1; Linton/Paint Creek, 27-3; Franklin/Post, 9-2; Absentees, 32-1.

The City of Lansing has no "sunset date" on the one-percent sales and service tax, so no election was held there.

Allamakee County Recorder's Offi ce warns

against deed notice letterThe Allamakee County Recorder's Offi ce is advising

area residents that a company named Record Transfer Services is sending letters out to people in Allamakee County who may have recently purchased property. The letter states "Recorded Deed Notice", lists the property owner's parcel number and county, and shows an amount due of $83.00. The notice looks very offi cial; it has the date of when a deed was recorded and information about the property listed, along with a recommendation that all homeowners should obtain a copy of their deed and a property assessment profi le, a service they will provide for that fee of $83.00.

"You do not owe them $83," warns Allamakee County Recorder Deb Winke. "This is an outrageous amount and homeowners who are concerned about recording activity can always get a copy of their deed through the Allamakee County Recorders Offi ce for just 50 cents a page or free through Iowa Land Records, the Iowa County Recorders statewide website. The property assessment is information taken from the Allamakee Countys GIS website for free."

Winke advises that these letters, and the property information on them, are not coming from her offi ce or any other Allamakee County offi ce. Those with further concerns may call Allamakee County Recorder Deb Winke at 563-568-2364.

ents farmstead (Lee and Ruth White) a mile south of the church about four years ago.

White, a carpenter, says, I knew it was structurally sound; that what was here was sturdy. It needed a huge amount of work, but I knew what I was getting myself into.

Since all the restoration work was paid for out of his own pocket, White some-times had to step back from his labor of love and wait un-til he saved up to do more.

He started restoring the structure about two years

Open house Saturday for Franklin #8 ...Postville native Dan White has worked over the last two

years to restore the former Franklin #8 school (pictured above) that used to be located next to the Forest Mills Church in rural Postville. Restoration work on the exterior of the structure included rebuilding the porch and recreating the bell tower from scratch, as evident in the photo above. Restoration of the interior of the school (photo at right) also included furnishing the building with desks, as if waiting for the rst students of the fall term. White is hosting an open house for the school this Saturday, August 16 in hopes of gathering further history about the building where his father once went to school. Photos by Kelli Boylen.

ago. He was able to use his carpentry skills to do almost all of the work himself. He had to have three windows custom made, had someone else lay the foundation, and he hired the masonry work for the chimney done; the rest he completed himself.

When asked how many hours he spent working on the schoolhouse, he was not able to even guess. Countless, he says.

At the time he purchased the building he was living in Michigan with his wife and two daughters. Whenever he

could, he would drive to Iowa to work on it. When they moved to the area around Au-gust of 2008 the project be-came more accessible.

White put a lot of thought into his project. For example, the lumber he used for the support beams and fl oor joists came from logs that were cut down more than 100 years ago, but had sunk to the bot-tom of the Little Muskegon River in Michigan. Dan har-vested the logs out of the river

Supervisors meet in regular sessionby Bob Beach

During public comment time at the regular meeting of the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, August 5, Betty Larsen of Waukon addressed the Board regarding the reported shortage of mental health beds and the closed Makee Manor facility. Larsen said that Sheriff Clark Mellick's suggestion that mental health facilities be included in plans for a new public safety center reminded her of Bob and Kristi Hager's offer to purchase Makee Manor and staff the facility with volunteers. She said that option seemed much more economical to her and asked the Board to reconsider the Hagers' offer.

Chairman Larry Schellhammer said that the type of mental health facility that the Sheriff was suggesting for the new public

safety center would be much different than what the Hagers had proposed. He said that Makee Manor is no longer for sale but that an auction of the contents is being planned.

Supervisor Sherry Strub said that while she supports the Hagers' vision of a privately funded, volunteer-run facility, she believes Makee Manor is too large to be used to fulfi ll that vision.

During regular business, County Attorney Jill Kistler presented the Board with notices of termination of the farm leases with Ed and George Bieber and Brian Stortz for land at the County Farm. Kistler told the Board that both leases are due to expire but that notices of termination must be served prior to September 1 in order to prevent automatic renewal of the leases. The Board approved the notices and agreed to have them delivered by certifi ed mail.

The Board also met with County Engineer Brian Ridenour for the opening of bids for 16,200 gallons of LP gas for various County departments. Fauser Energy Resources submitted the low bid of $1.398 per gallon. Ridenour told the Board that Fauser is the County's current supplier and that they have provided good service. The Board voted to accept Fauser's bid on Ridenour's recommendation. Also submitting bids were AgVantage FS ($1.45 per gallon), Waukon Feed Ranch ($1.45 per gallon) and Welch, Inc. ($1.58 per gallon).

In other business, the Board promoted John Roe to Head Custodian at an annual salary of $29,500 and agreed to pay the cost of obtaining the proper boiler operator certifi cation. The Board also approved the year-end report from Allamakee Substance Abuse Prevention.

Lansing Fish Days 2014 enjoys success ...The Lansing Fish Days 2014 celebration was enjoyed

by large crowds despite "competition" with a certain mu-sic festival downriver. The Back Home Boys brought it home Saturday night, August 9 after a full day of family fun, games, food, reworks and much more.

Additional photos from this year's event can be found on Page 12A.

Picnic in the Park event for veterans, family and friends to be held August 20

The Hamre Giesen Chapter #8 of Disabled American Veterans in Waukon will host a picnic event for veterans and their families and friends at the Waukon City Park Wednesday, August 20. The event will begin with a social time at 11 a.m. and a noon meal.

There is no cost to attend this event. Food, drinks, door prizes and raffl es will be

provided.Anyone who knows of any

veterans who have returned from service in the past two to three years are asked to invite them to this event to be honored and welcomed home.

For more information or to volunteer to help at this event, call 563-535-5430 or 563-568-5275. To arrange for a ride to and from this event, call 563-568-5275.

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Recent random alcohol compliance checksresult in 100% compliance

Having a liquor license is very similar to having a driver's license. The license is a privilege and responsibility to the holder. There are laws and rules to follow in order to keep the license or to keep from receiving fi nes.

Just as there are patrol cars out on our highways to check to make sure drivers are obeying the laws relating to having a driver's license, there are ways to check to make sure liquor establishments are obeying the laws to having a liquor license. One of the biggest mistakes liquor license holders can make is to sell alcohol to underage buyers.

One way to check for this is through the use of a compliance check. The compliance check is a well-designed strategy to check liquor establishments' policies regarding selling alcohol.

During a compliance check, an underage buyer is sent into the establishment to purchase alcohol while law enforcement waits outside. The buyer is dressed age appropriate and LOOKS underage. The underage buyer attempts to purchase alcohol and, if asked, is told to answer any and all questions truthfully.

Recently, the Allamakee County Sheriff's Department conducted a round of compliance checks throughout Allamakee County. The Allamakee County Sheriff's Department and Allamakee Substance Abuse Prevention (SPF SIG) are pleased to announce that 100% of the 14 random establishments recently checked passed the compliance check. This

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means that the underage buyer was refused the sale in all 14 establishments.

This high rate of compliance shows that these businesses acted responsibly in the hiring, training and supervising of their staff with regard to the laws and ordinances regulating the sale of alcohol.

Allamakee Substance Abuse Prevention SPF SIG and the Allamakee County Sheriff's Department appreciate the work these businesses have put into this essential part of their business. These responsible alcohol sales businesses are a respected part of Allamakee County's business community, and their efforts to help us keep alcohol out of the hands of our youth are to be applauded.

Allamakee Substance Abuse Prevention SPF SIG and the Allamakee County Sheriff's Department will be working together in the future to continue these alcohol compliance checks.

Allamakee County Substance Abuse Prevention SPF SIGs project is funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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The Allamakee Coun-ty Community Foundation (ACCF) is now accepting ap-plications for its mini-grant program. The ACCF Emerg-ing Needs Mini-Grant Fund was created to address fund-ing needs for community projects outside of the regular grant cycle.

Grants up to $500 are available for eligible non-profi ts. The ACCF ac-cepts applications for grants

ACCF announces September mini-grants now availableEligible non-pro ts can apply for grants up to $500

for community development, community promotions, com-munity education and similar matters. The grant shall be for the benefi t of persons re-siding in Allamakee County in the state of Iowa.

Entities that have a 501(c)3 designation by the Internal Revenue Service, or schools or municipalities are eligi-ble to apply for these funds. Non-profi t groups may apply for up to $500 for their proj-

Allamakee Community Players to host auditions for upcoming fall comedy, "Take Your Medicine"

Allamakee Community Players, Inc. will be hosting auditions for their fall com-edy, "Take Your Medicine" by Felicia Metcalfe, at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 14 at St. John's Lutheran Church Fel-lowship Hall in Waukon. In addition to lead roles, there are also several small "extra" roles in this show that may be perfect for fi rst-time actors or those who don't want the re-sponsibility of a lead role.

Those trying out for a part in the production are asked to bring their work/activity schedules with them to the audition. Performances and rehearsals are at St. Johns Lutheran Church in the fel-lowship hall. All of those au-ditioning will be notifi ed of their role within a few days after auditions. Rehearsals will begin Monday, August 25 at 7:15 p.m. Performance dates are scheduled for Oc-tober 17-19 at St. John's Lu-theran Church in Waukon.

When Henry Dobson and Jonathan Puckett must share a room in a small hospital, Henry Dobson's need for "personal space" creates an agitated atmosphere. Then, when Angela brings her new fi anc, philosophy profes-sor Bill, up to the hospital to meet Uncle Henry and in-troduces him as Dr. Jackson, Uncle Henry thinks he is a surgeon and no one corrects him because he promises to give Angela and Bill $50,000 for the fi rst life Bill saves. When the hospital physician, is unexpectedly called out of town, Bill is summoned to help in several humorous emergencies.

Those with further ques-tions about the auditions or production may call Kris Lar-son at 563-864-7766.

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Guidelines/Policies can be found online at https://sites.google.com/si te /al lama-keefoundation/home or by contacting ACCF Foundation Coordinator Betty Steege at 563-586-2046 or [email protected].

The ACCF receives funds each year from the Iowa De-partment of Economic Devel-opment County Endowment

Program. Seventy-fi ve per-cent of the money received is granted out each year. The other 25 percent is maintained in a permanent endowment with the income to be distrib-uted in future years. The Al-lamakee County Community Foundation promotes stron-ger communities through an-nual grants, building endow-ments for non-profi ts, and providing community leader-ship through convening.

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Tonya LeasTonya Rachael Leas, 45,

of Monona died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Crossing Rivers Health, Prairie du Chien, WI. Funeral Services were held Friday, August 8 at Living Faith United Methodist Parish in Monona, with Rev. Dennis Hopes as the Offi ciant. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Tonya was born October 3, 1968 to Gerald and Judy (English) Swehla in Decorah. She graduated from Thomas Roberts High School in Decorah and Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) in Calmar for nursing.

Tonya was united in marriage with Ron Leas and was later divorced. She worked as a nurse and on the river with her fi anc, Tony McCarthy. Tonya enjoyed scrapbooking, puzzles, fl ower gardens, knitting, hunting mushrooms, studying Hebrew, convertible mustangs, her puppies, and most of all, her grandchildren.

Tonya is survived by her fi anc, Tony McCarthy of Monona; her children, Travis (Megan) Leas of Waterville, Nathan Leas of Waterville and Cody McCarthy of Monona; three grandchildren, Wyatt, Justin and Kaden; her mother and father, Judy and Nanferd Felke of Waukon; two step-daughters, Megan McCarthy of Minneapolis, MN and Casandra McCarthy of Belmont, WI; a sister, Paulette Heying of Oelwein; two brothers, Scott Swehla of Waverly and Paul Swehla of Sand Stone, MN; her nieces and nephews, Jamie (Jessie), Akaesha (Steve), Tyler, Tony, Kaitlyn, Indigo and Peter; her great-nephews, Blayne and Carson; and many cousins. Tonya was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Swehla.

Condolences may be left at www.graufuneralhomes.

Sandra ColemanSandra (Sandy) Jo

Coleman, age 51, of Waukon, passed away suddenly in her home August 7, 2014. She was born August 6, 1963 to John Collins Coleman and Laurel Diane (Johnson) Coleman. She lived in Milwaukee, WI and married David Schneider.

They had two sons and one daughter. After the death of her husband, she made many places her home, but she made Waukon her permanent home and married Raymond Duvel.

Her former husband and her mother, Laurel Diane (Johnson) Coleman, preceded her in death. She is survived by her two sons, Brandon Schneider and Marshall Schneider; her daughter, Amanda (Schneider- Springborn) Hickok; her four brothers, Daniel Coleman, Tony (Keri) Coleman, Chad Coleman and Shawn (Erica) Coleman; her stepmother, Carol Colman; her two sisters, Dawn (David) Paskeiwicz and Kim (Charles) Stanek; her beloved husband, Raymond Duvel; and her nieces and nephews.

Her favorite things were her trucks, horses, her six dogs, her family, arts crafts her faith in God, the color green and much more.

There will be a celebration of life on a later date.

Her burial will be August 14 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Martin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To send cards and donations in lieu of fl owers in memory of Sandra Jo Coleman please send to Amanda Hickok, 4350 Sand Hill Road Potosi, WI 53820.

Florence Olsen Florence M. Olsen, 83,

of Waukon, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon with Rev. Lynn Groe offi ciating. Open casket viewing will be available an hour prior to service. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lansing. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.

Florence Mae Olsen was born May 8, 1931 in Lansing, the daughter of Samuel Peter and Lilian Mae (Tippery) Weipert. She was baptized May 24, 1931 at Immaculate Conception Church in Lansing. When she was little, her family moved to Sauk City, WI. They later returned to the Lansing area and Florence attended Lansing High School, where she was a varsity basketball player. She later completed her high school education. When her mother got sick, Florence took charge of taking care of her siblings and became a second mother to them. In 1951, Florence married Wayne C. Snitker at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing. She had a variety of jobs including working in the dietary department at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, babysitting the neighbors' children, and working at Northern Engraving in Waukon. April 10, 1970 Florence married Alfred Olsen in Caledonia, MN.

She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Waukon, where she

Obituaries

The Allamakee County Historical Society has been hosting a speaker series throughout the summer. The presentations are typically scheduled for the last Thurs-day of each of the next three months and will be held at various locations within com-munities throughout Allama-kee County. Coffee, drinks and snacks will be served after each presentation, and the public is encouraged to attend. The programs will be held according to the remain-ing schedule listed below:

Thursday, August 28 - Of Grist, Woolen and Wood: Nineteenth Century Mills in Allamakee County

Thursday, August 28, the Allamakee County Histori-cal Society will be hosting a presentation by Michael Perry that is entitled "Of Grist, Woolen and Wood: Nineteenth Century Mills in Allamakee County". Perry is a Project Archaeologist with

Allamakee County Historical Society to continue with its monthly speaker series

the Offi ce of the State Ar-chaeologist in Iowa City and in 2013 researched and pub-lished a comprehensive sum-mary of Allamakee County mills in the Journal of the Iowa Archaeological Society.

The program is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the community room in the base-ment of the Robey Memori-al Library, which is located at 401 First Avenue NW in Waukon.

Thursday, September 25 - Perspectives of Fish Farm Mounds: American Indian & Archaeologist

Thursday, September 25, the Allamakee County His-torical Society will be hosting a presentation by Christine Hall and Chloris Lowe that is entitled "Perspectives of Fish Farm Mounds: Indians & Archaeology". Hall is an archaeologist who conduct-ed signifi cant research on the Fish Farm Mound Group, and Lowe is a member of the Sky

Clan and is past president of the sovereign Ho-Chunk Nation. Together they will explore current and past per-spectives relating to archaeol-ogy and the long-term protec-tion of the Fish Farm Mound Group.

The program is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the New Albin Library, which is located at 176 Elm Street in New Albin.

Thursday, October 30 - Pots, People & Ideas: Up-per Mississippi Missionar-ies at 1,000 AD

Thursday, October 30, the Allamakee County Historical Society will be hosting a pre-sentation by Danielle Benden and Robert Ernie Boszhardt that is entitled "Pots, People & Ideas: Upper Mississippi Missionaries at 1,000 AD". Around 1,000 years ago, people from an American Indian cultural group known as Mississipians made a 500-mile journey up the Missis-sippi river from an ancient city near St. Louis known as Cahokia, eventually fi nding a home in Trempealeau, WI. They settled, and then within a short period of time, they disappeared. Benden is the curator of Anthropology at the University of Wiscon-sin-Madison and Boszhardt is an instructor at the Center for Wisconsin Archaeology at the University of Wiscon-sin-Baraboo-Sauk County.

The program is at 7:30 p.m. at the Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank Community Room, which is located at 370 Main Street in Lansing.

On June 25, at 4:00 AM, we received a call no one ever wants - the Waukon Fire Department was at Howards Home Furnishings - fire in progress. Arriving at the scene, it was not one of chaos, but well under control. The Waukon Police & Fire Department had successfully evacuated our tenants safely, partnered with both the gas and electric companies to shut off services, and also a call for the Waterville and Decorah Fire Departments for additional assistance. The Red Cross was represented and already offering help.

To see our local Fire Department in action, and putting the fire out so quickly, was truly a wonderful sight. And it all came down to training, experience, and the best of equipment - this is what allows them to do their jobs safely and effectively, and to be there for you, your loved ones - whether your home or business. This fire had the potential to take the whole city block but it didnt, because of the teamwork of our Fire and Police Departments. And thank goodness - can you even imagine Waukon, IA without Howards Home Furnishings, Main Feature Theatre, Micah Lynn Photography, Krambeers Barber Shop, Evans Sporting Goods or Waukon State Bank? Certainly something to consider when the Annual Firemans Ball rolls around or as Waukon is building a new Fire Station.

A sincere Thank You to the Waukon Fire Department, the Waukon Police Department, and all those involved in every act of kindness shown to us. Your offers of help, food, and overall concern made us, once again, grateful to be a part of this community and to call Waukon home.Randy, Kathy, Howard and Dorothy Van Ruler

Howards Home Furnishings

In Loving Memory ofWalt (The Barber) Breeser

Although your smile is gone forever and your hands I cannot touch I will never lose the memory

of one I loved so muchMy heart still aches with loneliness

my eyes shed many a tearGod only knows how much I miss you

after two long lonely years.In my heart forever, your loving wife, Phyllis

Love began with a smile, grew with a kiss, ended with a tear.

participated in many activities. She belonged to Marys Circle, did quilting at the church, and also volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul. She loved to play tennis, euchre, and other card games with family and friends. She and Alfred liked to travel locally to visit family. One special anniversary trip was spent in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry and she cherished her cross country trip to visit her sister, Rosemary, in Thousand Oaks, CA. Playing bingo and gardening were also some favorite pastimes. Florence will be remembered as a generous and loving person who was very family focused, her door was always open, and friends and family knew they were especially welcome to stop by any Sunday for a big dinner she would have ready, just in case of company.

Florence is survived by her husband, Alfred, of Waukon; her three children, Constance Susan Snitker of Waterloo, Wayne Steven (Hui Suk) Snitker of Clarksville, TN and Carrie Mae (Martin) Stilwell of Palatine, IL; six grandchildren, John Louis and Linda Sue Snitker, Jason Allan Snitker and Rachel Elizabeth, Philip Daniel and John Ryan Bush; her sister, Rosemary Dill of Thousand Oaks, CA; her stepbrothers, William, Dale and Raymond Wlochal; her stepsisters, Martha Wlochal and Anna Lanka, all of Dubuque; her uncle, Raymond Tippery of Prairie du Chien, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Lilian; her stepmother, Myrtle; her fi rst husband, Wayne C. Snitker; siblings Clarabelle (in infancy), Richard, Robert, John, and Thomas Weipart, Gladys Decker, and Samuel Weipert; and stepbrother E,dward Wlochal.

Honorary casketbearers are Raymond Tippery and Dale Wlochal. Casketbearers are John Ryan Bush, Philip Daniel Bush, Kevin Johnson, Leroy Olsen, Wayne Steven Snitker and Robert Weipert, Jr.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.

August WIC Clinics forAllamakee County residents

Waukon - St. John's Lutheran ChurchMonday, August 25: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, August 26: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Allamakee Driftless Safari continues through Labor Day

Those looking for some-thing fun to do with the fam-ily before the summer winds down should look no further than their own public library, where they can pick up their 2014 Driftless Safari Tote Bag, Guidebook and Map and begin their Driftless Sa-fari adventure.

The Allamakee Coun-ty Economic Development (ACED) staff, along with help from Allamakee County Conservation, have 20 posts securely planted and ready for the hunt. Participants can just follow the clues in the guidebook, with new sites added to this years tour.

The Safari through Labor Day and participants can take their time to explore each

location or can complete the entire trip in a day or week-end. Once the guidebook is completed with a visit to all 20 Driftless Safari sites throughout Allamakee Coun-ty, participants can return to the library for a coupon good for one free ice cream cone compliments of WW Home-stead Dairy at Waukon (one coupon per guidebook).

Guidebooks can also be taken directly back to WW Homestead Dairy to receive an ice cream coupon which can redeemed and enjoyed right away. Safari Tote Bags and ice cream coupons will also be available all summer long at the Allamakee Coun-ty Economic Development offi ce.

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Taking a dog for a walk is now not only good for a per-son's health and their dog, it can now raise money to sup-port all pets at local animal shelters. The "Take your Walk for a Dog" program is a revolu-tionary dog-powered fundrais-ing tool for animal shelters that uses a free mobile App to pro-mote healthy pets and healthy humans while raising money to support local shelters.

The Humane Society of Northeast Iowa (HSNEI) is partnering with WoofTrax, Inc., to introduce and promote the App in this area. You walk your dog anyway, says Mike Katz, Director of Communi-ty Relations for WoofTrax. Now, for every mile you walk, we donate to HSNEI.

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The local community can now support HSNEI simply by walking their dogs. Pro-ceeds directly benefi t the many homeless animals that come to the local shelter each year and support the ongoing work that the local shelter does in the northeast Iowa counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek.

Those who would like addi-tional information about Walk for a Dog may visit wooftrax.com. For more information about the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.hsnei.org.

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NEIA Regional Housing Trust Fund to hold annual meeting

The Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund will hold its annual meeting Thursday, August 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Upper Explorerland Conference Room, located at 134 West Greene Street in Postville. All area residents are invited to attend this public meeting to learn about the Trust Fund and its application procedures, and about the type of home repair projects funded thus far. Feedback on the program's Housing Assistance Plan is important to the process, and copies will be available for review.

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Eleven-year-old Reese Reisinger of Waterville de-fended his fi rst-place vocal skills in the Youth Roost-er Crowing contest judged Thursday, August 7 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Reisinger's younger brother, Isaac, fi nished in a tie for fi fth place. They are the sons of Pat and Tara Reisinger of Wa-terville. Nicholas Stocks of Manchester, age 11, claimed second place while Jaden Blaylock of Winterset, age 10, took third.

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Nationally known organi-zation Chasing4Life, a read-iness, response training and consulting fi rm, will pres-ent the informative program Preparing your Family at Robey Memorial Library Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. The program will stress the importance of being

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All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Robey Memorial Library at 563-568-4424 or www.wau-kon.lib.ia.us.

Bob and Deb Jacobsen become new owners of Royal Car Wash

Royal Car Wash, located at 501 Rossville Road in Wau-kon, is now under new owner-ship. Bob and Deb Jacobsen of Clermont purchased the car wash facility from Rich and Mary Dreckman of Wau-kon July 23, and have some plans to further "clean up" with additional services to be offered at the current site.

"We are customer ser-vice-oriented, and the idea to renovate the storage bay into a detail shop is one way for us to provide more service to the area and be more accessi-ble at the car wash," the Ja-cobsens explain. An existing storage bay within the facility is currently being renovated to provide a vehicle detailing service where vehicle owners can choose anywhere from a basic detailing package to a deluxe treatment. The de-tailing service will also of-fer gift card promotions, and

businesses that wish to have a direct billing account will have a fl eet package made available to them. Plans are to have the detailing service available by mid-August.

The car wash portion of the business will remain pret-ty much the same, offering an automatic bay that utilizes a brush system and can accept debit and most major credit cards. The car wash is open 24 hours a day, while the de-tailing aspect of the business will be open at various times to be determined and by ap-pointment but will have a 24-hour answering service.

Having owned and oper-ated motels for the past 19 years, the Jacobsens say they were "ready for a change and a new challenge." "The Roy-al Car Wash gives us both," they shared. "We're learning the car wash business as we go. There are a lot of moving

parts in the automatic wash, so we're just trying to keep everything running."

Having been married for 20 years and raising four daughters who range in age from 20 to nine years, the Jacobsens recently moved to Clermont after selling their last business, the Elms Motel in West Union, which they had owned for the past 12 years. Local sports enthusi-asts may recognize Bob in, literally, a more "offi cial" capacity, as he has offi ciated high school baseball, football and boys and girls basketball games for many years in the local area.

Even though residing in Clermont, the Jacobsens in-tend to be fully involved with their new business, and for those times when they are not available to be on site, they have Perry Norton of Waukon to "keep an eye on" the car wash for them. Further local involvement includes help from Waukon High School senior Sully Bucheit in the detailing shop.

"The car wash is a good fi t for us," the Jacobsens said. "We sold our previous business earlier this year and wanted to stay in northeast Iowa. We are looking forward to serving the Waukon com-munity and the northeast cor-ner of Iowa."

For more information, or to schedule detailing work in the near future, call 563-568-2049. The Jacobsens also plan to have a website estab-lished and functioning soon for additional reference.

Newly-owned Royal Car Wash receives First Dollar Visit..Royal Car Wash, now under the new ownership of Bob and Deb Jacobsen of

Clermont, recently received a First Dollar Visit from the Waukon Chamber of Commerce. Pictured above, left to right, at the First Dollar presentation are new owners Bob and Deb Jacobsen of Clermont and Waukon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member Sherrie Hunstad. Submitted photo.

Funds remain available for Affordable HousingRehabilitation Program in Waukon to assist with home improvements

Its not too late for Waukon residents to take advantage of the Affordable Housing Reha-bilitation Grant for owner-oc-cupied homeowners in the City of Waukon. Eighteen lo-cal homeowners have already taken advantage of the pro-gram and have had help with their windows/doors, roofs, electrical, furnace, driveway repair and/or some past fl ood mitigation help. These home-owners have stated that they are highly satisfi ed with the program and the help they were able to receive.

The Waukon Economic Development Corporation and the Federal Home Loan Bank are announcing that there is still funding left in the program. This program will fi nance projects through a fi ve-year receding forgiv-able loan and funding limits

per project are set at $7,000 per project. Homeowners needing some fi x-up help are encouraged to check the program out yet this summer. Funding will only be avail-able through the fall of 2014.

Upper Explorerland Re-gional Planning Commission (UERPC) has the responsibil-ity of administering the grant and overseeing work. Anyone wishing to learn more about the program or wanting to obtain an application should contact Lori Brockway or Sarah Snitker at UERPC, 563-864-7551 or visit www.uerpc.org. Applications or information can also be ob-tained at the Waukon Eco-nomic Development offi ce through Ardie Kuhse, 563-568-2624. This is an Equal Opportunity Program.

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Dubuque Presentation Sis-ter Suzanne (Theresa) Gal-lagher, a Waukon native, is celebrating a year of jubilee that began during July com-munity days at Sisters of the Presentation motherhouse in Dubuque.

Marking 50 years of re-ligious commitment, Sister Suzanne and several of her classmates, Sisters Diana Blong, Cheryl Demmer, Richelle Friedman, Elena Hoye, Sharon Kelchen, Beth Kress, Corine Murray and Pamela Quade, celebrated at Sisters of the Presentation in Dubuque July 17. They gath-ered with their Presentation community in Sacred Heart Chapel for a prayer ritual proclaiming the beginning of their jubilee year and pledg-ing to provide water purifi -cation devices for people in Bolivia where their sisters minister.

They also invited Presen-tation sisters, associates and friends to join them in the Water with Blessings proj-ect that enhances the capac-ity of local people to solve their need for safe water by utilizing a fi ltration device. For more information on this project, contact Sisters of the Presentation, Development Offi ce, Sisters of the Presen-tation, 2360 Carter Road in Dubuque, call Jane Buse at 563-588-2008, ext. 103, or visit www.dubuquepresenta-tions.org.

Sister Suzanne Gallagher, daughter of the late Vernon and Frances Larkin Gallagh-er, made fi nal vows in 1970. Currently of Waukon, Sister Suzanne does patient visit-ing at Good Samaritan Soci-ety-Waukon. Previously, she served as a teacher in Catholic elementary schools in Cedar Falls, Dubuque and Charles City, and as principal at Ep-worth-Peosta-Placid Catholic School in Epworth, St. Mary School in Guttenberg, and St. Germaine School in Oak Lawn, IL.

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times have been times of the most personal growth and I live in deep gratitude. For all that has been thanks - 42 years in Catholic education. I love and am energized by my current ministry among persons in the company of dementia. For all that will be yes - with a grateful heart. Every day is a gift and a mys-tery. This jubilee year is total blessings for a cancer survi-vor. I did not anticipate this blessed time.

Could this year's expanded Corn Days event draw crowds like there used to be? ...The photo above from the Thursday, October 9, 1947 edition of The Waukon Democrat depicts the enthusiasm

and participation the annual Corn Day event once generated nearly 70 years ago. As many may be able to tell, the 1947 photo was taken facing north along the current Spring Avenue in downtown Waukon, with many of the down-town buildings still recognizable in the surrounding background. The photo was scanned from that October 9, 1947 edition of The Waukon Democrat, which was submitted to The Standard of ce nearly a year ago by Mary Jackson of Waukon following last year's Corn Days event. This year's expanded version of the annual Corn Days celebration

scheduled for this weekend in Waukon certainly provides a wide enough variety of events to draw such a crowd as pictured above, but as the caption from this 1947 photo read, "It always takes a crowd to make a success of such an event as Corn Day". A front page headline also read "City Played Host To Thousands Corn Day". For more details about this weekend's celebration, see the special Corn Days publication inserted inside this edition.

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St. Peters Christian Community Church Womens Fel-lowship held it monthly meeting Tuesday, August 5 at 10:30 a.m. Hostesses were Harriet Sharp, Carolyn Thomson and Marilyn Wild. Bettina Dibert presented the program, which was very interesting, about What kind of shoes are for our walk of faith? Thinking-of-you cards were signed for members who are home bound, in nursing homes or in hos-pitals. The birthday song was sung for Lisa Fruechte, who has an August birthday and birthday wishes to those who had birthdays during the summer months when the Fel-lowship had no meetings. The September hostesses will be Patty Wood, Donna Luttchens and Helen Maust (Carolyn Thomson) assisting Helen. Harriet Sharp will present the program.

Phyllis Breeser accompanied Jane and Ken Staggemeyer to rural Sparta, WI Saturday to the home of the son of one of the birthday boys. Paul Milne and Gary Dickinson, long time teacher friends in Cashton, WI high school, were enjoying their 70th birthdays. Twenty years ago, they both celebrated their 50th year together at the Dickinson home and still remain very good friends. There was much good food and reminiscing. Others attending were Eric and Ni-cole Dickinson and daughters Sidney and Anna from Crys-tal Lake, IL and Greg and Nancy Erickson, Casey and Lau-rel from La Crosse, WI and many other friends.

New Albin Newsby Phyllis Breeser, correspondent

Harpers Ferry Area Heri-tage Society will be sponsor-ing a History Day for the Harpers Ferry area. This is the fi rst major project of the newly formed Harpers Ferry Area Heritage Society, estab-lished to preserve and share Harpers Ferry area history. The group hopes to collect old photos and other history items of Harpers Ferry.

The fi rst event was held July 23. The second event is set for Saturday, September 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Harpers Ferry. Oral histories and family stories will be tak-en as well.

Subjects of interest: events such as parades, celebrations, school events, athletics, mili-tary service, farming, schools, churches, businesses, cem-eteries, railroads, commercial fi shing, boating, disasters and building of the lock and dam.

To participate, volunteer or arrange for an appointment on a different date, contact Betty Palmer at 563-586-2642, Bill Nation at 563-586-2708 or Jane Hasek at 563-586-2554. More information is available at the Dolores Tillinghast Memorial Library in Harpers, Ferry.

Harpers Ferry Heritage Society to host History Day Sept. 13

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to host presentation on the Battle of Bad Axe as part of Lansings Roots seriesThe Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library will host

a presentation Thursday, August 14 that will describe the events that led to the capture of Chief Black Hawk after the Battle of Bad Axe near Victory, WI in 1832. Black Hawk was the leader of the British Band of Sauk Indians. This is believed to be the fi rst presentation of the complicated sequence of hiding places Black Hawk went to after this battle. This presentation will identify several myths about what Black Hawk did during and after this battle, which has been commonly referred to as a massacre by historians, and part of which was on lands that later became part of Allama-kee County. This program will tie together many historical accounts, with a conclusion not previously presented. The program will be presented by regional historian, Bill Burke. Members of the public are also invited to present their own views of this local historical event. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library on Main Street in Lansing with a viewing of The Battle of Bad Axe, produced by Education Technologies UW-La Crosse and the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center.

New businesses welcomed to downtown Lansing ...Main Street Lansing recently welcomed two new businesses to the downtown area

with a ribbon cutting and presentation of rst dollar certi cations. Pictured above are the owners of Gracies Hutch (60 South Front Street), Kely and Brent Hutchinson, cut-ting the ribbon and holding the rst dollar certi cate. Also pictured (left to right) are Main Street Lansing members Jana Schoh, Mary Palmborg, Bruce Palmborg, Arlene Lynes, Joe Papp, Sue Papp and Judy Schild. Pictured below, cutting the ribbon and holding the rst dollar certi cate is Megan Manning, owner of Nutmegs Cafe and Bakery (367 Main Street). Also pictured (left to right) are Main Street Lansing members Sue Papp, Judy Schild, Arlene Lynes, Mary Palmborg, Jana Schoh, Bruce Palmborg and Joe Papp. Submitted photos.

Finney the Fish found!Buddy Hill, ten-year-old son of Troy and Stephanie

Hill of Lansing, is the winner of this years Find Finney Contest, hosted each year by The Standard newspaper in conjunction with Lansing Fish Days. With the help of his grandfather, Tom Garrett, Buddy discovered Finneys hiding place July 31 near the entrance of Mt. Hosmer Park to win $50 in Downtown Dollars donated by Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank and Main Street Lansing, pizza coupons donated by Kwik Star, a $25 gift certi cate do-nated by Studio K, a large specialty pizza donated by Expresso and a $25 gift certi cate donated by Carquest.

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The Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Com-mission's Transportation Enhancement Committee is collecting opinions from area trail users on its regional trail system. As part of an ongoing project to develop data about who is using the trail and why, trail users are encouraged to take an online survey to share their thoughts on these trails.

The survey is available at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/NEIowaTrailUser. At vari-ous times this past spring and summer, trail users may have

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noticed Committee volun-teers on the trails, taking a user count and asking opin-ions about the trail. Anyone who missed the survey on a trail count day is asked to consider taking it online.

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Amish School Bene t Haystack Supper, Waukon Banquet Center, Waukon, 4-8pm

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Waukon Corn Days, August 15-17, Waukon.www.waukoncorndays.com

Friday, August 15 EACSD School Begins, Early dismissal

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EDUCATIONWednesday, August 13, 2014 THE STANDARDEmail: [email protected] 6A

Dean's List at Coe CollegeCoe College in Cedar Rapids has released its Dean's List

for the Spring 2014 term. Among those honored students is Abie Mellick of Waukon, who is a 2013 graduate of Waukon High School and the daughter of Clark and Sheila Mellick.

Educational Honors &

Accomplishments Achieved by

Area Students

Class Youve GotSTEM workshop transforms Iowa teachers into medical detectivesEACSD teacher Lisa Welsh participatesby Shianne Gruss,Iowa NSF EPSCoRThis summer, a group

of Iowa middle school teachers abandoned the books and became crime scene investigators, learning techniques and technologies they will incorporate into their own science classrooms. Project Lead the Way Iowa (PLTW), an Iowa NSF EPSCoR affi liate program, hosted the new workshop titled Medical Detectives June 23-27 on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City.

Five teachers, representing school districts from Lansing to Chariton, spent the week investigating medical careers and researching the medical detective fi eld. They learned the basics of vital signs, blood pressure and human body systems, as well as how to know a bacterium from a virus. By the end of the week they had found the blind spot in their eyes, mapped their tongues, and even dissected sheep brains.

In just a few short months, many middle school students across Iowa may be doing similar activities in the classroom - quite the departure from mainstream science learning.

"Science means I would have to teach the rock cycle, said Sally Zubarik, the PLTW core instructor. I mean, it's important, but it's more important for the kids to learn about nanotechnology."

The workshop is part of the PLTW Gateway to Technology program, which aims to prepare middle school students for PLTW high school courses. Gateway is one of many programs offered by PLTW, a nonprofi t organization working in more than 5,000 schools across the country, including roughly 200 in the state of Iowa.

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Sally Zubarik has been teaching the PLTW Gateway to Technology material for seven years, both to students and fellow teachers. The organization provides training for educators at all

levels in order to build a STEM-educated workforce.

Its very different than how Ive taught science before, Zubarik said. I think my classroom is very messy on most days because theres just equipment everywhere, but its a very hands-on program, and it has really been able to get our school on board with current technology.

Zubarik teaches at St. Roman Parish School, Milwaukee, WI, one of the fi rst private schools to incorporate PLTW courses into their curriculum nine years ago. Zubarik was also one of the primary PLTW master teachers to test the Medical Detectives workshop in her own classroom before teaching it to educators across the nation.

"That's probably one of the really good things about Project Lead the Way, Zubarik said. Everything that is presented in a curriculum has been taught many times with numerous teachers in different school classroom settings. We know how it works. It doesn't just work on paper."

Zubarik praised the group of Iowa teachers participating in the workshop. They all seem to be very aware of whats going on in the state, she said.

Although this is her fi rst time in Iowa, Zubarik has taught from Baltimore, MD to San Jose, CA. She said the group was lucky that it was so small. At times, there can be more than 20 teachers and two core instructors, or master teachers.

At St. Roman, PLTW is now the foundation of the science program. While most schools admit only select students into the program, Zubarik said her classes are for almost everybody.

BECOMING A STEM TRAINEE

In addition to the fi ve educators, Rick Bonar, administrative services coordinator and STEM director at the State Hygienic Laboratory, Coralville, participated in the workshop.

He said he took the course because he envisions doing more interactive projects in the new Oakdale Research Park training center.

Bonar trains middle school, high school, college, and post-doc levels, but most often kids tour the lab.

Although Bonar got a business degree, he said he somehow fell into public health. "Had I known in elementary the wonders of science and wonders of science occupation, I would have changed my course of studies, Bonar said.

Now, the laboratory encourages STEM training to grow the workforce, as many people are retiring.

INNOVATING IOWA COMMUNITIES

While some workshop participants have been teaching for nearly 20 years, one teacher will be starting fresh this fall. Will Folkerts, a recent graduate from Central College, Pella, will be teaching sixth grade earth science and eighth grade PLTW in his hometown of Chariton. He said he never thought hed go back to Chariton, but PLTW was the reason he accepted the job. He will be starting the middle school PLTW program for the district.

Another PLTW innovator was present at the workshop. Lisa Welsh, who teaches sixth and seventh grade life science and eighth grade PLTW at Lansing Middle School, was instrumental in getting PLTW to the middle school after the grant was awarded to the districts high school. Medical Detectives was her second PLTW workshop. Welsh attended Design and Modeling and Automatic Robotics at Iowa State University last summer.

Welsh said she has always been interested in the engineering side of science, since she comes from an engineering family. She is passionate about getting females interested in engineering.

"I think getting exposed at a younger age makes them less afraid, Welsh said.

NICC Foundation requestsnominations for induction into college Hall of Fame

The Northeast Iowa Com-munity College (NICC) Foundation is accepting nom-inations of NICC alumni and retirees to be inducted into the colleges 2014 Hall of Fame.

Each year, the college rec-ognizes NICC alumni who have excelled in personal and professional endeavors beyond graduation. The Hall of Fame induction ceremo-nies are planned for October 20 at the Calmar campus and November 17 at the Peosta campus. Alumni of an NICC certifi cate, diploma or degree program are eligible.

In addition to recognizing exceptional alumni, NICC is requesting nominations for the Outstanding Retiree Ser-

vice Award. The Outstanding Retiree Service Award cele-brates career-long achieve-ments, loyalty and dedication to NICC and northeast Iowa, and recognizes those whose dedication, commitment and efforts rise above and beyond expectations.

The nomination deadline is September 1. Visit www.nicc.edu/halloffame to access sub-mission materials and instruc-tions. For more information, contact Julie Wurtzel, exec-utive director of the NICC Foundation at the Calmar campus, at 800-728-2256, ext. 218; or Barb OHea, di-rector of the Foundation at the Peosta campus, at 800-728-7367, ext. 284.

North Winneshiek to host All-School Reunion

Grants available for schools to fund ag-related fi eld trips through Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area program

North Winneshiek grad-uates and instructors have come together to plan the North Winneshiek 50th All-School Reunion. The reunion will take place Saturday, Sep-tember 13 at the North Win-neshiek School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A potluck lunch is schedule at 12 noon followed by a program and fun games for the entire family.

In addition, a memorial wall will be created by fam-ily members to remember

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is providing teach-ers the opportunity to immerse their students in the world of agriculture through hands-on experiences. SSNHA will begin accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Bus Grant Program season, beginning August 15.

Bus Grants help fund transportation to agricul-turally-related fi eld trips to SSNHA Partner Sites and farm sites throughout the region. Student experienc-es range from discovering where milk comes from at Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy in Hudson to learning about ag drainage tile at the Hurstville Lime Kilns in Maquoketa. Through a partnership with GROWMARK, Inc., a total of $10,000 will be available to northeast Iowa schools during

North Winn alumni who have passed away. The Winnesh-iek Wildberry Winery, south-east of the school, will host a get together at the winery from 4-8 p.m. with music by KVIK. From 8 p.m. to mid-night Barneys in Burr Oak will host a dance.

Classes are encouraged to organize a class get together Friday, September 12. Sun-day morning, September 14, a four-person best shot golf tournament will be held at

the year's application process.Awarded on a fi rst-re-

ceived, fi rst-funded basis, accredited Pre-K-12 public, private or charter schools located within the 37-coun-ty Heritage Area may apply online for one grant per year with a maximum of $350 awarded per school. Field trips must have an agricultur-al component. Grant monies are to be used for transporta-tion costs to and from any one of the over 100 SSNHA Part-ner Sites or farm site located within the Heritage Area. The grant cycle will remain open until all funds are depleted or until December 1 of this year.

Since 2007, the program has helped over 14,000 youth learn about agriculture and where food comes from. For information or to apply for a grant, visit www.silosand-smokestacks.org/bus-grants.

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email: [email protected]

800-944-3919 563-382-3919

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automotive business, Wendy is more than happy

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Silvercrest Country Club.The planning committee

is requesting the communi-ty's help in locating former North Winneshiek students, staff and teachers. Names and contact information should be emailed to [email protected]. Volun-teers are needed to plan the re-union and assist the planning committee throughout the weekend. Anyone interested in volunteering should email nwalumnireunion@gmail.

Keystone Area Educa-tion Agency will be offering the required training course for the Iowa Substitute Au-thorization. The Substitute Authorization course is a 20-clock hour training. The course dates are October 10, 5-9 p.m., and October 11 and 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at Keystone AEA, 2310 Chaney Road, Dubuque. The course number is 31424 - Substitute Autho-rization.

This authorization allows an individual to substitute in a middle school, junior high school or high school. For those who are Certifi ed Par-aeducators, this assigned spe-cial education classroom may be at the elementary, middle school, junior high school or high school level.

The four core components of the course are Classroom Management, Strategies for Learning, Diversity and Eth-ics. Upon successful com-pletion of the program the participant may apply to the Board of Educational Exam-iners for a license. A state and federal background check is required. Local districts have the option of hiring individu-als with the Substitute Autho-rization, it does not guarantee employment.

Anyone who meets the fol-lowing fi ve criteria is eligible to receive this new authoriza-tion:

1. Has achieved at least one of the following: (1) holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institu-tion, or (2) has completed an

Keystone AEA to offer Substitute Authorization Class in mid-October

approved Paraeducator Certi-fi cation Program and holds a Paraeducator Certifi cate.

2. Has attained a minimum age of 21 years.

3. Has successfully com-pleted an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation back-ground check.

4. Has successfully com-pleted a National Criminal History background check.

5. Has successfully com-pleted all the requirements of an approved Substitute Au-thorization course.

REQUIREMENTS TO ACHIEVE SUBSTITUTE

AUTHORIZATIONThe following must be sent

in to the Board of Education-al Examiners:

A complete application form.

The $85.00 issuance fee and $65.00 background fee by check or money order

made payable to the Board of Educational Examiners, Li-censure, Grimes State Offi ce Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0147.

Completed fi ngerprint cards and waiver form.

Offi cial verifi cation (transcript) of completion of the 15 contact hour (mini-mum) course required for the Substitute Authorization.

Offi cial transcript show-ing a bachelors degree or a paraeducator certifi cate.

RENEWAL OFAUTHORIZATION

The period of renewal for this authorization is once ev-ery three years. At the time of renewal those authorized will need to submit verifi cation of two 15 contact hour courses taken within the three-year period from the date their Authorization was issued, the renewal application form, documentation of Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training and the re-newal fee.

To register for the class, visit https://etc.aea1.k12.ia.us/lr1.htm. Registration deadline is September 19. Those with further questions may contact Dee OBrien at 1-800-632-5918, ext 1465 or at [email protected] during regular business hours.

No late registrations or walk-ins will be accepted. A minimum of 10 participants is required to make the course able to be held. Participants must attend all sessions. Course fee will be $115. Keystone AEA reserves the right to cancel the program due to low enrollment. Notifi -cation of cancellation will be made to those registered.

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Mural Day Camp in Harpers Ferry is now August 15, 17

Allamakee County 4-H is hosting a Mural Day Camp to help create a mural in Harpers Ferry. The day camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri-day, August 15 with an addi-tional celebration taking place Sunday, August 17.

All youth entering grades K-6 are welcome to join both days. Each youth will also paint their own mini-mural to take home. Youth are asked to bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a sack lunch. The com-munity is invited to attend the completion of the mural with an ice cream celebration Sun-day, August 17 at 3:30 p.m.

The mural will be painted on the north side (street side) of the wall at the Harpers Ferry Ball Diamond and will refl ect the people and community of Harpers Ferry. Those in-terested in participating can enter their design idea on an 8-1/2"x11" sheet of paper to the Harpers Ferry Public Li-brary during open hours with their name and contact infor-mation on the back.

The approved design will be voted on by the Harpers Ferry City Council. Local high school clubs and organizations are also invited to volunteer with this community project; assisting with painting and sharing art experiences with youth.

Contact Sue Pederson at [email protected] for more information about a group be-coming part of this community experience. Registration fee is $15 for each day, with regis-

tration deadline for both days being August 11. Materials for the project are funded by a Northeast Iowa Resource Con-servation District Arts Grant.

com or call the Decorah/Winneshiek County Visitors Center at 563-382-2023. For up-to-date information and to become reacquainted with former classmates, staff and teachers visit https://www.facebook.com/Northwin-nalumni.

Caregiver Support Group in New Albin August 20

The Caregiver Support Group will be held at the New Albin Savings Bank Town House, located at 118 Main Street in New Albin, Wednesday, August 20 at 10 a.m. Individuals providing care to an older adult are in-vited to come to discuss the many challenges and rewards of care giving in a confi den-tial supportive environment. The group is sponsored by Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging. Contact Barb La-bosky at 800-233-4603 for more information. RSVP is not necessary.

AREA NEWS THE STANDARD Wednesday, August 13, 2014Email: [email protected] 7A

ENTERTAINMENTAmish School Benefit

Also... Baked Goods For Sale

Tuesday, August 19HAYSTACK SUPPER

Waukon Banquet Center, WaukonServing Time: 4 - 8 p.m.

Free Will DonationProceeds benefit Amish Schools

MENU: MEAT, POTATOES, SALAD, HOME-MADE ICE CREAM & MORE

Saturday, August 16thNew Albin Community Center

Food: 5:00-6:00 PM

Wedding Dance

Drink & Dance to Live Music 6:00 11:00 PMFeaturing: The Big River Show Band

honoring

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STEAK FRYSaturday, Aug.16

4:30-8:00pm

Dinner Includes: 10 Oz. Sirloin Steak, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Bread,

Coffee, Relish Tray, Cole Slaw

$10.00Community Center on Hwy. 35August 23, 2014

7:30 p.m. Elkader Opera House,207 N. Main Street, Elkader, IA

The Opera House Theater Board with the generous support of Opera House

Players present Harmonious Wail

A Gypsy swinging, torch singing, death-defying love note.So Who is

Harmonious Wail?This is a band thats not only been known to run with scissors, but they actually include them in their backbeat!

Then theres the cardboard box per-cussion that defies all logic, but works like it was born to be played! Listen to their music and watch them perform at http://wail.com.

Reserved tickets: $18 Adults, $8 Students

($2 more at the door)Call 563- 873- 2378Email [email protected] at Moser Pharmacy

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Neighborhood Reunion

For more info call Dan 568-9341 or Mike 568-8044

Sunday, August 24, Noon-5Gallaghers Backyard

POTLUCK OPEN HOUSE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS, MEAT FOR THE GRILL

& LAWN CHAIRS. Please bring photos for the memorial table display

and stories and memories from the 1950s to present.

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A history lesson ...Postville native Dan White (pictured above) meticulously restored the Franklin #8 School in the Forest Mills area

over the past several years. The chalkboard pictured above reads, "This Board was covered Feb. 28, 1906 By Har-vey Roderick and E.V. Teacher." This original chalkboard was covered with slate, but at some point after the school closed in about 1960 someone stole the slate from the structure. Photo by Kelli Boylen.

Additional history restored ...Postville native Dan White also restored this cabin which once served as the general

store, post of ce and of ce of the justice of the peace in the Forest Mills settlement, located just north of Luana along Forest Mills Road. Both this building and the school can be visited during the August 16 open house. Photo by Kelli Boylen.

Farmers market coupons available for low-income IowansIowa Secretary of

Agriculture Bill Northey recently announced that Farmers Market Nutrition Program applications are now available for eligible WIC recipients and low-income older Iowans. The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs provide eligible Iowans with checks that can be redeemed for fresh, locally grown produce at authorized farmers markets and farm stands through October 31 of this year.

Iowa has great fresh fruits and vegetables that can be found at farmers markets throughout the state and these programs are designed to give WIC participants and low-income seniors better access to these fresh and nutritious foods, Northey said.

The Farmers Market Nutrition Programs are

administered through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health and Iowa Department on Aging. For more information contact Paul Ovrom, Program Administrator, at 515-242-6239 or at [email protected].

The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides eligible WIC recipients with nine checks valued at $3 each. The program is implementing two changes for the 2014 season. This year checks will be distributed on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Eligible individuals may pick up checks at arranged appointments or at regularly scheduled clinic appointments.

A second change this

year is that checks will be distributed on a statewide basis. Previously, checks were only distributed in 68 of Iowas 99 counties, but this year the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Public Health have broadened the distribution to include the entire state.

A combination of state and federal funds will be used to make benefi ts available to more than 23,000 eligible WIC recipients this year. Eligible individuals include children ages one through four, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women that participate in Iowas WIC Program.

The states 20 local WIC agencies have begun to distribute checks and nutritional education information. WIC recipients

interested in obtaining the benefi ts are encouraged to contact their local WIC clinic or visit www.idph.state.ia.us/wic/ for more information.

Were pleased that WIC recipients throughout the state can now acquire these Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks, Northey said. And allowing the checks to be issued on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis should help to get the checks to those folks that are the most excited about purchasing local fresh produce from vendors at Iowas farmers markets.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides eligible seniors with ten checks for $3 each. Applicants throughout the state are offered the checks on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis and the checks are available through Area Agency on

Franklin #8 ...Continued from Page 1Ahimself. The fl ooring was re-claimed from a 100-plus year old house that was remodeled in Waukon. So, although the fl oor is not original, the joists and fl ooring are as old and close to period as he could manage.

The original porch was gone, but the original posts were in the building. He was able to salvage them and he was able to reconstruct posts and poles.

Some people dont have hobbies, he says. My hob-by is to acquire old things that have been discarded and bring them back to life.

He adds, And bringing something back to life that has a historical factor for my family makes it mean even more.

White had picked up a couple of old school desks many years ago in hopes of a project like this com-ing along. During the eight years he owned the structure he purchased more desks from auctions, antique stores and private people. He even bought an old stove. Franklin #8 now is fi lled with pieces

of history from across Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Mich-igan and Tennessee. If I saw anything that might work, Id pick it up.

An area woman had heard he was restoring the school and she contacted him to ask if he would want the two original light fi xtures she had. The school was wired for electricity in the 1940s, and White rewired the building as well. The original s

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