Thank you all for the many, varied, and welcome expressions of sympathy I have received from you following my father's death on October 1. I am lucky to be surrounded by such supportive friends.

-Amy Weldon

I would like to thank everyone for the kindness they have shown my family since the death of my wife Alison. We are blessed to live in such a caring community.

-Philip Freeman

Job opening

Custodian: The Custodial Department has an immediate opening for a .75 FTE, benefit-eligible, 12-month position. General custodial responsibilities include overall appearance of assigned academic and residence hall building(s). Hours will generally be Monday through Friday with some weekend work required. Must be able to work with little supervision, complete work thoroughly and promptly and be self-motivated. Valid driver license required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To view the complete job description and apply for this position and all current openings, please go to the employment website at https://luthercollege.hiretouch.com.

ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS, ETC.

Ginger Meyette's lesson plan, titled "Understanding LGBTQ Elders," has been accepted for publication in the Center for Sex Education's first-ever manual on sexual orientation. The manual will be published in spring 2016.

Holly Moore presented "Lugones and Anaxagoras on the Pluralist Ontology of Separation" at the Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy conference in Atlanta. The paper was part of a panel Moore organized in order to explore the usefulness of traditional ontological frameworks drawn from the history of philosophy for addressing issues in contemporary political theory.

William Kuhlman played the dedication recital on the Hendrickson pipe organ at First Lutheran Church in Cresco on Sunday, Oct. 4. The range of works included pieces from the Baroque period through Charles Gounod and Percy Grainger.

UNCLASSIFIED ADS

For rent: College-owned two bedroom, one bath apartment for rent. New linoleum and carpet, located close to campus. Rent is $530 a month plus electric. Water and cable included. Contact Ivan, <hackiv01> or 387-1668.

For rent: Three to four bedroom house for rent at 412 Winnebago St. Two and a half baths, hardwood floors throughout. The home has a main-level master suite with private bath. Stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer are provided. This house is only blocks away from the downtown area, schools and trails. The yard is fenced and pets will be allowed with references. Rent is $750 per month. Email Tade, [email protected], for a rental application.

For sale: 2008 Ford Fusion with black exterior, tan interior and new tires. 103,000 miles. Great car, just switching to SUV. Asking $7,500 or best offer. Email Sheena <tollsh01> for pictures. For more information, call Adam, (507) 459-5040. 

For sale: As LIS collects used technology equipment that has served its purpose on campus, we list these items for sale in a buy-it-now approach. This sale is open to the general public. A current list of items, purchasing guidelines and general information is available online. Items change as our inventory changes. Pickup point is Preus Library 221, where items are acquired and a disclaimer signed.

Kitten needs a home: Lovable male kitten free to good home. Found him on a country road, and we can't keep him. Approximately 8-10 weeks old, uses a litter box, good with people, dogs and other cats. If interested, contact Dan or Chivonne at 382-3172. 

For rent: Updated three bedroom home available for rent no later than Jan. 1. Three and a half miles from Decorah on a hard surface road. $1,450 per month plus utilities. Photo and more information available online. Contact Traci, [email protected] or 380-5737.

For rent: One bedroom home located two blocks from downtown Decorah. All rooms are located on the main level. Stove and fridge are included, laundry hook-ups in the basement. $600 month. No pets or smoking. Email Tade, [email protected], for a rental application.

For sale: Pork, in half or whole hog quantities; one and a half pigs still available. Raised in an indoor and outdoor environment with non-GMO feeds. To be processed at Protivin Locker in December/January. Contact Jodi, <enosbejo>, or John, 380-4185.

Free: Set of four used Nexen N5000 tires. Less than 15,000 miles on the tires, excellent tread remaining. These tires were on a Pontiac Vibe that had an accident last winter while the snow tires were on it. Contact Spencer, <spencer.martin>.

For sale: Two large Kelty backpacks that were used once for a backpacking trip in Europe some years ago. Excellent condition, $15 each. Contact Spencer, <spencer.martin>.

For sale: Pedal board for guitar effects pedals. Pedal board is new, 32" x 16" and very solid. Asking only $25. If you want the Odyssey ATA flight case for it, I will sell both for only $150. Contact Tim, <schweizt> or 419-1886.

Beer drinkers and faith thinkers wanted: A group of young adults (post-college) gathers on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at T-Bocks to hang out and have conversation about faith and life. Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Contact Matt <bills> with questions.