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See the story on page two Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Postville Herald-Leader ESTABLISHED 1992 • COPYRIGHTED 2008 • USPS 006-515 • VOLUME 18 • NO. 29 • 12 PAGES 112 NORTH LAWLER STREET, POSTVILLE, IOWA 52162 • PHONE: 563-864-3333 • FAX: 563-864-3400 • SINGLE COPY: $1.00 News Email: [email protected] • • Advertising Email: [email protected] What’s Postville receives Vision Iowa Grant happening in to fund expansion at NE Iowa YMCA and around Governor Chet Culver announced last Wednesday, July 9 that Postville was one of four recipients of Vision Iowa Grants. Postville....... Culver said, “The projects funded by these grants will provide citizens and visitors alike with new recreational and educational opportunities. I applaud Postville and all winning com- munities and the Vision Iowa Board for working together to make Iowa a more attractive place Call FEMA Fraud line to live, work and play.” Postville was awarded $850,000 for Project N. I. C. H. E. S. at the YMCA. This two story to verify authenticity addition to the existing recreation center, previously known as the 1940’s gym, will include an Word has been received indoor therapeutic swimming pool, racquetball court, community center and classroom space by FEMA that people have for preschool and childcare services. Postville’s award of $850,000 was approximately 95% of been getting phone calls the $875,550 requested. from a source saying they Jeremy Strub of the YMCA said, “I am pleased to announce that we received nearly the are a FEMA representative. entire amount requested for our project. One of the most impressive success stories of this proj- Anyone who has gotten such ect was the donations we received in just over a month’s time. Our goal at the Northeast Iowa a call after they have initial- YMCA was to raise $70,000. We showed the strength of our community in coming together and ly contacted FEMA, should raising over $90,000. hang up and contact the Project N. I. C. H. E. S. would not have received $850,000 in grant money without the sup- FEMA fraud line. the num- port of Postville Community Schools, Allamakee County, the City of Postville, Clayton County, ber is 1-800-323-8603. The the Postville Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Iowa YMCA Board of Directors and Post- number for the FEMA news A gift from afar ville Child Care Services. Kevin Westcott, an employee of Hall Roberts’ Son, unloads a truck which was filled desk is 513-251-3687. The project, which is expected to break ground early next year, will consist of a four year to the brim with food, paper products and much, much more. The contents were donated old preschool classroom, racquetball court and a therapeutic exercise pool. The second floor to the Postville Food Pantry by a gentleman from Ohio, who only wanted to be known as will have an open room that may be used as a community center, after school programming and Peter, after he heard about the extreme needs in Postville following the May 12 raid via Postville Community exercise classes. the National news. The donations came in part from the Youngstown Community Food Blood Drive is July 18 Strub added, “We are also building a new entrance to the YMCA that will allow for better Center, Inc. and the Gleaner’s Food Bank. Paul Rael, director of Hispanic Ministry at St. energy efficiency and supervision of the building. We are working on other grant opportunities The Postville Commu- Bridget’s Church and member of the board of directors of the food pantry, said he was and are continuing to take donations to enlarge the cardio-exercise room and redirect traffic nity Blood Drive will be telephoned by “Peter” and asked how we got our food and when he explained that local from the women’s locker room to the workout area. With everyone’s effort, we will have a facil- held Monday, July 28 from donations and the purchasing of food from a Waterloo food bank could not keep up with ity like none other in Northeast Iowa.” 1 to 6 p.m. at Memorial the need following the raid, Peter said a truckload would be forthcoming. Rael added that The anticipated completion date of the entire project is January of 2010. Hall. the donation was also partly coordinated by Abi Lyons of the Jewish Labor Commission. Other projects funded from the Community Attraction and Tourism Fund (CAT) were: All donors will have the The truck arrived in Postville last Thursday afternoon just in time for this week’s distri- Birmingham Park Shelter Project, $45,000; Children’s Discovery Center, Clinton, $325,000 chance to register to win bution. one of two $25 gas cards. and Ankeny to Woodward Trail, $1,750,000. For an appointment visit givebloodgivelife.org or call At the Council Judy at 1-800-478-4180. The need for blood is Stall door removal at PCCS approved, YMCA ongoing. In fact, during the summer months, the gift is Peace Rally discussed, special meeting especially important. Give volunteers blood and change a life, set to clarify proposed housing code starting with your own. of the year The Postville City Coun- replacing them with curtains approved the removal of the Postville Booster Club cil, meeting in regular session is much better for children in doors, Penrod told Hageman to meet in Mott Lobby Monday evening had several this age group. she is not to make these types lengthy and somewhat con- She said, “We are judged recognized The Pirate Athletic of decisions in the future troversial items on the agen- by the parents and the com- Booster Club will meet without prior approval. da. munity and we want to al- tonight (Wednesday, July Although Hageman for service Katie Hageman, director leviate any risk that may 16) at 7 p.m. at the Mott agreed, she reiterated the fact of Postville Child Care Ser- be a potential hazard.” Lobby in the High School. that the contract is vague and vices, along with members Mayor Penrod expressed All members are urged to she would like to have it clari- to facility of the Board of Directors at disgust that the doors had attend. fied. She said when she asked Kelly Livingood and Pam Livingood have been recognized by the Board of Directors the Center, asked that doors been removed prior to seek- about painting and mainte- for their volunteerism at the Northeast Iowa YMCA. Both have given countless hours of to the bathrooms used by ing permission from the City service. Their names have been engraved on a plaque which is displayed at the facility. Di- children through age five be saying the building’s physi- rector Jeremy Stub said, “We are very appreciative of the hours that Kelly and Pam have Allamakee County removed. cal appearance is up to the City Council Fair Special Section given to the Y. They help make our day to day operation run smoothly.” Kelly volunteers She explained that the City’s discretion. Although CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 maintenance expertise among other things and Pam has volunteered countless morning inside today’s Herald- doors are a safety hazard and the Council unanimously hours and both are always willing to help wherever needed. Leader. Join the fun! Faith leaders speak out on poor treatment of Board sets five IASB legislative priorities, immigrant workers here & in flood recovery approves volunteer football coach on trial Des Moines, IA – Iowa Immigration Reform, speak- Gregory Palmer, Iowa Annu- Faith leaders spoke July 10 ers on the call included Rev. al Conference of the United basis, approves teacher transfer to grade 4 during a telephone press con- Catherine Quehl-Engel, Chap- Methodist Church, Rev. Julia The regular meeting of to pay. p.m. Seats up for election ference on the recent abuse lain of Cornell College in Mt. Rendon of the Iowa Confer- the Postville School Board • Support increased fund- this year are those of Laura suffered by immigrant work- Vernon, Bishop Alan Scarfe, Monona ence of the United Church met on Monday, July 14, with ing for AEA assistance to Lubka, Jeff Cox, and Jamie ers in the state at the Agripro- Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, of Christ and Patty Kupfer, interim superintendent Dar- local schools in the areas of Smith. Nominations for va- 563-539-2061 cessors plant in Postville and Bishop Steven L. Ullestad, Manager of Partnerships with win Winke now the head ad- emerging technology, pro- cancies can be filed between Part of the BIRDNOW DEALERSHIPS in flood recovery efforts in Northeastern Iowa Synod America’s Voice. Amidst a ministrator at the school. The fessional development, cur- July 7 and before 5 p.m.