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A Service of Remembrance was held
June 12 in honor of those taken dur-
ing the ICE Raid here on May 12. The
service showed community support for
those who are suffering. Father Paul
Ouderkirk and Pastor Steve Brackett
read scripture during the service and
candles were lit for all those who were
taken. Each attendee was given a red
ribbon to show the community’s solidar-
ity following the raid. See page two.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Postville Herald-Leader
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What’s Congressman Latham
happening in and staff meet with
and around
govt. officials, others
Postville.......
FreedomClub event is during “Disaster Tour.”
cancelled
The FreedomClub So-
cial Event scheduled for
June 19 has been cancelled
and will be rescheduled at a
later date.
The top photo shows the exterior of the new Allamakee-Clayton Rural Electric Cooperative Building which is located
Big Four Fair is this north of Postville on Highway 51 that opened earlier this year. The bottom photo is of the former REC building on West
weekend Greene Street in downtown Postville when it was new several decades ago.
The Annual Big Four
Fair is being held this
weekend at the fairgrounds
on the northeast edge of
Postville. This fair preshow
is an excellent opportunity
for 4-H and FFA youth to
show their cattle, and other Iowa Congressman Tom Latham contemplates a ques-
projects prior to the county tion during his stop in Postville last Friday. Latham ad-
fairs. See pages 8 and 9 of dressed issues such as the flood crisis and the ICE immi-
today’s paper for the com- gration raid in Postville which occurred at Agriprocessors
plete fair schedule. All area on May 12.
residents are urged to come
out and support our young Through the Years… REC celebrates seventieth Iowa Representative Tom Latham and Lois Clark from his
people during the Big Four
Fair. anniversary, new facility June 25 with open house staff made a stop in Postville last Friday as part of the con-
gressman’s “Disaster Tour.” Latham, who arrived in Postville
at approximately 2:15 p.m. visited with members of the Post-
Nominations sought by Stephanie Gelo which they believed would two crew members, Al Win- inefficiencies associated with ville City Council and other Allamakee County officials as
for Pirate Hall of Much has changed since only use electricity to light a ter and Howard Walker, the fuel costs, time, and com- well County residents who had concerns.
Fame the winter of 1938 when a couple of light bulbs. Farm Postville substation, serving munications were solved by Postville Mayor Robert O. Penrod addressed the issue of
group of Northeast Iowa families, however, knew bet- 508 families along 218 miles the layout of the new facility. Postville’s impending need for a new wastewater treatment
Nominations are now
being sought for the Post- farmers organized Allamakee- ter. Those farmers elected a of line, was energized Janu- Furthermore, the old ACEC facility and the strain on the City’s economy following the
ville Pirate Athletic Hall Clayton Electric Cooperative, board of directors which in ary 20, 1940. The first farm to location was not large enough I.C.E. raid at Agriprocessors on May 12. Council persons Jeff
of Fame. The committee Inc. (ACEC) for the purpose turn hired the Cooperative’s be hooked up was that of the to house the Cooperative’s Reinhardt and Ginger Medberry reiterated the fact that many
is looking for individuals of providing electric service first manager, Kermit James. late Fred Panncke southeast service vehicles, forcing residents have experienced sewer back-up due, in part, to the
and teams who received to rural families in Allamakee, They then set about obtaining ACEC to leave some vehicles outdated lines. It was noted that the facility is not in compli-
of Postville. From that mea-
All-State, All-Conference Clayton, the north one-half of ance with the law and much funding will be needed in order to
a loan from a newly formed ger beginning, the Coopera- outside. The security of the
or All-District honors, are complete the project.
Fayette and parts of the ad- government agency, the Rural tive has continually expanded facilities also suffered as a re-
record holders or were state When asked, Mayor Penrod told the Congressman that the
joining counties. At that time, Electrification Administra- to now provide electric ser- sult of the dated building and plant (Agriprocessors, Inc.) is running on a limited basis and
champions. Those making investor-owned companies tion (REA). The first substa- size.
vice to 9,548 members via 16 they are recruiting new help.
nominations need to provide did not believe that they could tion and lines were built from substations and 2,463 miles Other aspects that sparked Rachelle Howe, of Allamakee County Economic Develop-
as much information about
profitably extend power lines a loan of $208,000 received of line. ACEC will be cel- the initiative to build include ment, told Mr. Latham that our county is definitely in need
the nominees as possible.
Anyone having questions into rural areas to serve farms from the REA. After hiring ebrating the Grand Opening the new services provided of an increased labor force. This labor shortage, she added,
or wishing to make nomina- of its new facility and 70th by ACEC. The Cooperative will become more and more evident as “baby boomers” retire
tions for the Hall of Fame Anniversary next Wednesday, added services such as First- at alarming rates. She said, “We need to find ways to make
should contact any member Dicksons are new owners June 25. Call emergency monitoring, the process of becoming legal easier for those immigrants who
wish to work here.”
of the committee or write The need to build one fa- WildBlue satellite Internet,
to Pirate Hall of Fame, Box
717, Postville. All nomina-
of Spice ‘n Ice Redemption cility that housed all aspects and DIRECTV. These ser-
Latham added, “We need to find a way for people to come
here legally. There are not enough Visas and Green Cards
of ACEC’s operation came vices have been integrated available. The immigration system is broken.”
tions for the coming year
are due by August 6, 2008. Center and Liquor Store when the previous location
became inefficient and in-
into the Cooperative over the
past sixteen years and have
Postville’s Elementary Middle School Principal Chad
The induction ceremony Wahls told Mr. Latham about the impact the raid could have
capable of accommodating accounted for an additional on the school district. He said it could affect as many as 18
will be held in the fall dur-
ing a formal banquet. the growth rate of the Coop- 4,000 customers. ACEC ex- teachers and hundreds of students. The people that are here, he
erative. At the previous loca- said, now have no source of income and cannot afford housing.
tion, employees often had to He said, “We need to do something so that it is easier for these
travel to five different loca- REC Through the Years
tions all over Postville before CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Representative Tom Latham stops in Postville during
answering a service call. The Disaster Tour CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Monona
563-539-2061 Diversity Council update on aftermath of raid; food pantry drained
Part of the BIRDNOW DEALERSHIPS
in Monona, Fayette, Cascade, Jesup, The Postville Diversity postville.volunteers@gmail. diapers - sizes 4, 5, & 6; spaghetti, noodles and ramen
Oelwein & Independence. Council is offering an update com to volunteer. formula; baby cereal; break- noodles; jars/cans of spaghetti
Remember also that there fast cereal; canned fruits es- sauce; instant potatoes; rice;
Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac, Ford, Lincoln &
Mercury available at our Oelwein location. to the Postville community
and the surrounding areas is a continuing need for con- pecially peaches, pears, and powdered milk; fruit juice
We’re Here on the aftermath of the raid tributions and these can be mixed fruit; canned vegeta- concentrate (in cans, NOT
at Agriprocessors, Inc. that sent to Sister Mary Mc Cau- bles (especially pinto beans, frozen); ready to eat pudding
to Serve You! left many Postville residents ley, Hispanic Ministry, St corn, and peas); cooking oil; packs; feminine protection
without employment or in- Bridget’s Church, PO Box tortillas; dry pinto beans and products; powdered laundry
And We’re Only come. Several families have 379, Postville. other dry beans; packages of detergent; plastic grocery
seen their primary wage- There will be a commu- bags for distributing food
10 Minutes Away! earner incarcerated. There is nity meal for the Latinos on
See us for all your an ongoing need for support Wednesday, June 18 at 5:30 Community Foundation assists
full auto service & of the immigrant community. pm at St Bridget’s church.
body shop needs. The immediate response of The purpose of the meal is Postville families and children
Open 6 days a week. people in the entire area and to provide an opportunity for
especially in Postville was in- those families affected by the Community Foundation an hour away, 270 illegal
Monday-Friday Brenda and Arden Dickson have purchased Spice ‘n Ice
credible as everyone came to- raid to come together in soli- of Greater Dubuque donors immigrants, who McCauley
Liquor Store and Redemption Center from Jeff and Marge
7am-5pm and
gether to assist those in need. darity. The food for this meal have sent $1500 to Postville described as men trying to
Lange and are looking forward to serving the people of this
Saturday 7am-Noon.
The team at St Bridget’s will be provided by members for the Hispanic Relief Fund feed their children, were sen-
area
day, June 16, live outside of Catholic Church in Postville of Washington Prairie Luther- to assist families and children tenced to prison for working
Check Although the owner-
Waukon. has worked tirelessly to bring an Church in rural Decorah. impacted by the immigration at Agriprocessors, the local
www.BIRDNOW.com ship of Spice ‘n Ice Liquor
The couple said even organization to the initial The plans at this time are to raid in the Allamakee County meatpacking plant, with false
or call Toll Free and Redemption Center has
though they live outside of confusion. have a weekly meal provided community. Sister Mary Mc- documents.
changed, the service and
1.888.BIRDNOW
Postville, they have several However, it has now by area churches. Cauley, St. Bridget’s Pastoral This humanitarian crises
products offered will stay the
(247-3669) for inventory & ties to the community. Bren- been a month since the raid The food pantry has been Administrator, recently sat seems to have been placed in
same. Jeff and Marge Lange,
more information or da has two sisters, Connie and there are many families drained of supplies and the down with Community Foun- McCauley’s lap, even as she
who have owned the business
stop by our Dealership! who still need help. If you main supplier in Waterloo has dation Communications Di-
for several years, are passing
Dicksons buy Spice ‘n Ice can provide transportation or been closed due to flooding. rector M.J. Smith to discuss Community Foundation
You’ve got to get to our the keys to Arden and Brenda
help answer the phones or in- The list of needs is as fol- the current relief effort.
place, you’ll like the Dickson. The Dicksons, who CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 In temporary courtrooms
CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
way we treat you! assumed ownership on Mon- terpret, please use this email: lows:
PAGE 6 • POSTVILLE HERALD-LEADER • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008
Area www.postvillenewspaper.com
Supervisors updated on flood damage
to county roads at Monday’s session
BY BOB BEACH saying, “We’re gaining on it,” stage of contract negotiations
and expressed that he feels will be a binding arbitration.
The Standard
damages to the Allamakee In other business, Heather
The Allamakee County County road system will total Homewood from the Veter-
Board of Supervisors met over $1 million. ans Affairs Office and Linda
in a brief regular meeting Ridenour explained that Kruse from the Allamakee
Monday, June 16. Allamakee the worst area to address will County Relief Office report-
Substance Abuse Prevention be Iverson Bridge Road, but ed that damages to the roof of
(ASAP) Director Barb Win- hoped that Lycurgus Road their office caused by the fire
ters presented the Board with would be open by the end at Wild Willy’s late last year
a memorandum of under- of this week. He did say that are still in need of repair. The
standing for a $10,000 grant access to all permanent resi- Board instructed Head Custo-
from the State for substance dences for those who live in dian Mike Gallagher to look
abuse prevention, which the the county has been restored. into the necessary repairs and
Board signed. The Board approved to keep track of the expenses
Winters also reported that transfers of $24,003.28 from for a later insurance claim.
ASAP Youth Coordinator the General Basic Fund and The Board also signed a
Dawn Gomez has been of- $94,910.43 from the Rural contract with Solutions and
fered a position by Helping Services Fund to the Second- approved County library
Services. The Board asked ary Roads Fund. Ridenour contracts for fiscal year 2009
Winters to investigate wheth- also reported that the union with Harpers Ferry, Lansing,
er or not Gomez could be has rejected the County’s New Albin, Postville, Water-
persuaded to reject that offer contract offer, so the next ville and Waukon.
in favor of keeping her posi-
tion with the County. Winters
returned to the meeting later Classic Tractors plans
to report that Gomez would
be happy to stay and that an Spring ride is this weekend
accord had been reached with
respect to a salary increase
The fourth annual Spring
Ride sponsored by Classic
low River Forest, and then
returns through Waterville Cleaning house
that fits ASAP’s budget. Tractors of NE IA Inc., Cler- back to Rossville. Pictured above is a photo from about 20 years ago that was found while we were cleaning the Postville Herald-
The Board also met with mont, is set for Saturday, Riders are asked to bring Leader office recently. The photo from “Funtime Preschool” picturing Travis Turner (left), classmate Kyle Verley,
County Engineer Brian Ride- June 21. The 52-mile scenic your own lunch and bever- and teacher Diane Lepa, was among the great photo finds. In addition, over the years we have accumulated a great
nour, who updated the Board ride goes thru Allamakee ages. If you don’t want to deal of photos that have been brought into our office as news items. We encourage readers to come and browse
on the progress of repairs to County and the Yellow Riv- drive the route, the club has through our photos to pick up any photos or discover forgotten photos.
flood-damaged roads in Al- er Forest. The tractorcade two passenger shuttles ready
lamakee County. Ridenour leaves from Rossville, with for riders. Parking is avail- sented a brief disaster assess- that Dahlstrom’s estimate Mississippi River to High-
summed the process up by registration beginning at 8 able at the County Garage in Latham visit ment. He said a conservative is likely very low. He noted landville has been wiped
a.m. and departure at 9 a.m. Rossville. estimate in the county from two bridge approaches that out. He added that much
Send us your news! This is a very hilly and sce- Classic Tractors is a CONTINUED FROM FRONT
the recent flooding would are totally washed out and livestock has been destroyed
nic route so sure your brakes non-profit organization with people to become legal. There be $650,000 in secondary crop damage in excess of due to the raging water. Zi-
are in good order. proceeds going to com- needs to be an easier way for road damage. Most home 8,000 acres. eman said Iowans are ready
The ride then travels to munity preservation proj- them to get “Green Cards.” I in Dorchester, he added, He praised the people of and willing to step up and
Waterville for the first leg. ects. For reservations and would like to see legislation received damage. Twelve Allamakee County saying get back on their feet but
before proceeding to Harp- info call Sylvan Taylor at introduced that would sup- homes were destroyed and the people will come togeth- they will need help. Zieman
ers Ferry, through the Yel- 563-423-5275. port the “Dream Act.” 40 to 50 more had minor er to make a difference. The estimated $40,000,000 in
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Coverage from people who Dawn Gomez, who has
also worked with the immi-
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$450,000 damage in non-FE-
people of Iowa, he added,
will recover.
property damage in the area
he had toured.
Jim Bunting & Neil Brandenburg
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