Celebrations this week

Birthdays

July 19: Ruby Dvorak, Gordon Roble
July 20: Brenda Broghamer
July 21: Debbie Karr, Doris Patterson, Sarah Wilder
July 22: Kris Franzen
July 23: Brian Solberg
July 24: Sophia Engelman, Melissa Bothun
July 25: Mark Worcester, Emily Neal, Nicole Waskow, Elizabeth Steding
July 26: George Hamilton, Paul Savariappan

Anniversaries

July 22: Peggy Lensing, 20 years

New positions

Job posting

Director of Development: Full-time director will manage and coordinate planning, implementing and sustaining comprehensive campaigns; manage the major and planned gift and the research efforts of the Development office; and coordinate the promotion of institutional fundraising. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years in development work, sales or related area is required. This position requires travel on a regular basis as well as frequent evening and weekend hours.

To view a complete job description and apply for this position and all current openings, please go to the employment website at https://luthercollege.hiretouch.com/.

Careers with the Norse Culinary Team 

Join the Norse Culinary Team and train with highly creative and talented chefs, preparing fresh daily meals from scratch using the finest ingredients, including locally grown produce. Various full-time and part-time shifts are available with advancement and promotion within. No experience needed. An excellent benefit package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k). Uniforms are provided along with a free meal while working. Learn more and apply at luther.edu/dining/employment or apply in person in the Dining Services Office, Dahl Centennial Union 8. Call 387-1030 for more information. 

ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS, ETC.

Jonathon Struve has been appointed the Iowa district governor of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Founded in 1944, NATS is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world. Its mission is to encourage the highest standards of the vocal art and of ethical principles in the teaching of singing; and to promote vocal education and research, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement of talented musicians. As the Iowa district governor, Struve will oversee the activities of the organization's two state chapters, track membership and participation, assist with organizing conferences and auditions in the state and region, and serve as an adjudicator for the biennial NATS-Artist Awards competition.

UNCLASSIFIED ADS

For sale: Pair of Infinity speakers, barely used. 30-inches high x 12-inches x 12-inches. $25 for the pair. Contact Jessica, <pauljess>. 

For sale: Microsoft Band 2 fitness tracker, size medium. In good shape, a few scuffs on the clasp but no scratches on the face. Comes in original box with charging cord and manuals. $100. Contact Aaron, <lurtaa01>.

For sale: Women's Shimano bike in excellent used condition. Asking $150. It's a great bike – I'm just ready to try something different. Contact Claire, [email protected].

For sale: Chacos ZX/2 Yampa sandals, women's size 7. Well cared for, thoroughly cleaned and ready for your summer adventures. $45 or best offer. Contact Maggie, <fonsma01>.

For sale: Used Vision Fitness treadmill. Now accepting low offers. Bought in 2007, original price was $1,500. Needs adjustment of belt to avoid slipping. Must go to make room for retirement storage. Contact Jessica, 382-8625.

Wanted: Quart jars for non-profit event. Please leave at the red barn by Baker Village. Questions? Call Geri, 569-8293.

For rent: Three-bedroom brick house in the "Flats" neighborhood, near Decorah High School, available July 20. Living room gas fireplace, pleasant dining room, finished basement, almost new dishwasher, washer and dryer. Two-car attached garage. Corner lot with flower or vegetable garden space. Quiet friendly street, two blocks from (former) Twin Bridges and the bike trail. This is a cozy, homey place to live. $1,300 per month, plus one month's rent as security deposit. Contact Ruth, [email protected]. Will be kind of off grid during RAGBRAI!

For rent: Two-bedroom apartment on the west side of Decorah. Includes a one-car garage. Close to Luther and downtown. Contact Mark, 380-9101. 

Housing wanted: I will be moving to Decorah in August for a position with Luther. I am a single, non-smoking female with no pets. I have been offered a temporary position, so a renting situation that could be flexible would be ideal for me. I am interested in living with someone if possible to keep costs lower. If you have a property like this or are looking for a roommate, please email Alexandra, alexandrakaterobinson@gmail.com.

EDITORIAL COMMENT

And finally...

Today is Flitch Day! On this day the Flitch Ceremony is held where married couples who can swear to not having regretted their marriage for a year and a day are awarded a flitch of bacon. The awarding of a flitch seems to have been an exceedingly rare event.

Flitch trials are still held in modern times at Great Dunmow in England. A counsel is employed to cross-examine the nominated couples and attempt to show they are undeserving of the award.

Historian Helene Adeline Guerber associates the origins of the flitch of bacon ceremony with the Yule feast of Norse tradition in which boar meat is eaten in honour of the god Freyr.

I think we love bacon because it has all the qualities of an amazing sensory experience. When we cook it, the sizzling sound is so appetizing, the aroma is maddening, the crunch of the texture is so gratifying and the taste delivers every time.

-Alexandra Guarnaschelli

Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.

-Doug Larson