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PIRATES WIN TWO ON THE ROAD TO CLOSE OUT SEASON

By Gary Simmons, Sr.
MABEL - The Postville Pirates traveled north to Minnesota for another border battle in a non-conference tilt last Tuesday (February 15th) night. The Mabel-Canton Cougars (4-15 overall) hosted the Pirates (5-6, 6-14) in what looked to be, record wise, a close match-up. The Pirates on the strength of strong performances in the second and fourth quarters beat the Cougars 46-34.

LADY PIRATES BEAT HAWKS IN SEMIFINAL 51-44, LOSE TO VIKINGS IN DISTRICT FINAL 44-31

By Gary Simmons, Sr.
POSTVILLE - The Lady Pirates hosted Kee High of Lansing in the District 7 Semifinal game played here last Monday (February 14th) night. The Hawks lead at halftime by three points 30-27 but the Lady Pirates outscored Kee High in the final two quarters to win by seven points, 51-44, and advance to the District Final game against the Edgewood-Colesburg Vikings on Saturday.

This week I voted to approve a tough new anti-meth bill to help curb methamphetamine production in Iowa. The bill (SF 169), unanimously approved by the Senate, places restrictions on the purchase of pseudoephedrine, a popular cold decongestant and key ingredient in meth manufacturing.
The relative ease it takes to cook up meth using accessible and affordable supplies has led to an abundance of meth labs across the state. We need to crack down on Iowa's meth labs by making it harder for meth makers to get their hands on key ingredients used to make their drug.

Letter to the Editor:
I thought your readership may appreciate an update on the Isle of Capri Casino originated Legacy Project, here in Clayton County, Iowa. Our local group's battle to dismantle this corporate welfare scheme is now entering its fifth year.

The third session of the discussion series,"Immigrant Tales: Then and Now" on Tuesday, March 1 will highlight the cultures of Eastern Europe and Ukraine. Harvey Klevar, Luther College Professor of Anthropology will lead the discussion of The Turk and My Mother by Mary Helen Stefaniak. These tales of a Hungarian and Ukrainian family move across the the 20th century and back and forth across the ocean taking the reader to Hungary, Ukraine, and Milwaukee. Each generation reveals its heritage, struggles, and loves in this moving and humorous novel.

Eleven members of the Post-Franklin Study Club enjoyed lunch at the Isle of Capri Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Roll call was answered by members suggesting ways for chasing away the winter blahs. The birthdays of Charlene Brainard, Bernice Friederich, and Jeanne Wheeler were noted along with the anniversary of Clifford and Donna Starkey. Lunch and conversation were enjoyed by all.
The next meeting will be lunch at the Great Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Decorah on March 16. Members are to meet at 11 a.m. Planners are Joan Moore, Margaret Brainard and Charlene Brainard.

On Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, Merle and Juanita Monroe will be celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary. Their families would like to invite the community to share in a card shower to help them celebrate. Cards may be sent to either the Good Samaritan Center, 400 Hardin Drive, Postville, IA 52162 (c/o Juanita), or to Merle Monroe, 1167 - 150th Avenue, Castalia, IA 52133.

To most of the world, he was a star, a multi-millionaire, and the late-night talk show host with the boyish charm and a huge celebrity guest list.
To many in my hometown of Norfolk, Nebraska, he was just the local boy who never outgrew his Midwestern values.

*Five Years ago
*Mark Mueller placed second at the State Wrestling meet over the weekend while Brad Snitker placed fourth in competition. Also competing were Jarrod Olson and Tony Stumbo.
*Beverly Zieman has announced her retirement from the Legislative League of the Iowa House and Senate.
*Zach Marsh was named to the Academic All-State Basketball team.

*Ten Years ago
*Tasha Deering, 12, earned fifth place in the crossbred steer class and seventh place in the shorthorn steer class at the Iowa Beef Expo February 19.