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Garner Community Thanksgiving The tradition continues‌the annual Garner Community Thanksgiving will be held Thursday, Nov.28 beginning 12 noon. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 810 State St., Garner, will host this year’s dinner. The dinner will include a traditional Thanksgiving dinner complete with “turkey with all the trimmings.â€? It is a time of fellowship and an opportunity to give thanks to God for all He has provided. The dinner is planned in cooperation with Garner area churches. There is no charge for the dinner. A free will offering will benefit God’s Pantry, the community food pantry. Carry-out or delivery options for those unable to come to the church are available. To make reservations, call 9233545 and specify how many will be attending the dinner. When calling for carry-out or delivery, please leave your phone number and address.

Community Calendar Wednesday, Nov. 20

Common Threads quilt interest group will meet at 9 a.m. at the Britt Public Library. HCHS Volunteer Jewelry Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Atrium of Hancock County Memorial Hospital. Saturday, Nov. 23 Ethnic Bake Sale at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Klemme QQC Auction at the Klemme Fire Station. Lunch begins at 11a.m., auction at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Garner City Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Day Garner Community Thanksgiving dinner will begin at noon at St. Paul Lutheran. Call 923-3545 for reservations. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Open Forum meeting at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. about purchase of Garner Golf & Country Club. All questions welcome, open to the public.

By Rebecca Peter A former Crystal Lake man has written a suspense/thriller novel, to which the film rights were recently acquired by a film company. Lonetree Entertainment and producer Tony Eldridge have acquired the film rights to Alan A. Larson’s debut suspense/thriller, “Mexizona – An American Dream.� “Mexizona� borrows its plot from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in an attempt to highlight both sides of the current controversial illegal immigration situation at the U.S./Mexico border. According to a press release, the book has garnered numerous accolades from reviewers, which brought it to the attention of Hollywood. The author, Alan Larson, of Scottsdale, Ariz. has held top financial and operational management positions in five startups, including Citrix Systems, Inc. and HBS International. He currently serves as an officer and board member of another high-tech startup. A 1973 graduate of Woden-Crystal

Lake, Larson grew up on a dairy farm south of Crystal Lake. He obtained his Associates degree from NIACC, a bachelors degree Minnesota State University, Mankato, and an M.B.A. from Stanford University. He is the son of Anne Larson of Buffalo Center. Alan always wanted to write and knew in the back of his mind, he would write books some day. “I’ve been writing for a long, long time and had Alan A. Larson never sold a thing, mainmost myself,� he continly because I was a pretty awful writer for a long time,� he said. ued. (Some of his favorite authors “I didn’t start improving until I attended are Tom Clancy, Mario Puzo, James the University of Iowa’s Summer Writ- Clavell and Daniel Silva.) Although “Mexizona� is set in the ing Festival for the first time in 2001.� “I write suspense/thrillers because West, Alan’s other novels are set in that’s the kind of books I enjoy reading various locations.

“The one I’m currently writing (“Where Have All The Flowers Gone�) is set in Denver, California, and China,� he said. “The next book I’m going to publish, The Last Gypsy Princess, is set mainly in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville. “Other books visit Amsterdam, Paris, and South Africa. I have been lucky enough to have traveled to almost every location in my books. Inspiration for stories can come from anywhere, he says. “Mexizona was inspired by actual events occurring in Arizona,� Alan stated. “Where have all the Flowers Gone was inspired by events that happened to

one of my friends.� Alan’s rural Iowa up-bringing also influences his writing. “I must admit to that old saying, you can take the boy out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the boy,� he stated. It will be a while before “Mexizona� will actually be seen in movie theaters. “Lonetree Entertainment is an independent producer,� Larson explained. “They are in the process of trying to attach talent (director/actors, etc.) and then will be seeking financing. The most likely scenario is for them to coproduce the film with one of the large Hollywood film companies, so there’s still a long way to go before it hits the silver screen.� “My whole family is actually very supportive and excited about the Hollywood potential,� he added. “Mexizona� is available in English for Kindle, Nook and iBooks. Larson’s second thriller, “The Last Gypsy Princess,� is planned for publication this winter.

By Rebecca Peter The Garner City Council scheduled a public hearing on the voluntary annexation of 77.54 acres of the Garner Golf and Country Club, Inc. into the Garner city limits will be held 7 p.m., Tuesday. The city is in the process of buying the golf course. In February, the council was approached by the country club board of trustees about the possibility of the city purchasing the facility, in the face of declining membership and being approximately $140,000 in debt. The city and county board have negotiated a purchase agreement and an operating agreement. A new non-profit foundation will operate the course. The proposed purchase price is to be Garner Golf and County Club’s debt balance at the end of the year, according to Randy Lansing, city administrator. The city will use local options sales tax revenue for the purchase. Approval of the purchase agreement and the operating agreement is scheduled for the Dec. 10 city council meeting. A public information meeting pertaining to the golf course acquisition will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. at city hall. The annexation will also include portions of Hwy. 18 and the Canadian Pacific Railroad right-of-way that abut the golf course. Urban Renewal No comments or objections were presented at a hearing to amend the Garner Urban Renewal Area to include three

additional properties and potentially five new projects into TIF (Tax Increment Financing) districts. The three additional properties are: •The Garner Golf Course property. •Hejlik’s 3rd Subdivision property •The former Army Reserve property. “We know of no project for the Army Reserve property at this time,â€? said Lansing. “All we’re doing is laying ground work so if something should come in the future, at least they’ll be in the Urban Renewal Area.â€? Future public projects to be paid from incremental property tax revenues are: •Acquisition and development of the golf course property. •Library remodeling project. •Future acquisition of the school bus barn and baseball field. •The downtown revitalization façade renovation program. •Construction of public improvements for the Hejlik’s 3rd Subdivision. The council approved the first reading to amend the Garner Urban Renewal Area. A second reading will be held on November 26. The council approved a zoning ordinance amendment, which adopts a new definition of “buildingâ€? and revises the definition of “structure.â€? The amendment also drops the fencing requirement around private swimming pools, but restricts home pools to backyards and side yards. Cardinal Park City officials learned the a $5,000 grant from the Hancock County Foun-

dation that was originally intended for use for improvements at Reichardt Park, could be used to purchase playground equipment for Cardinal Park. Estimated cost is $34,993. Parks and Recreation Director Sarah Swanson reported an anonymous donor agreed to contribute another $5,000 for the Cardinal Park project. However, councilmen Dennis Drabek and Dick Voortmann said improvements to Reichardt Park keep being delayed. “You’re getting $5,000 [donation] to help pay for [the Cardinal Park] project,� Drabek said. “You don’t need the $26,500 the city is putting in. You only need $21,500. The council wanted $5,000 earmarked Reichardt Park and to start budgeting for improvements there. “We have to understand where our Parks and Rec has come from and

where it is now,â€? said council person Deb Schmidt. “We’re big business now. We have more parks. We have a recreation center. We have to realize it’s going to take a budget.â€? Matt O’Brien of NIACOG, presented the Hancock County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation plan to the council. The council has 30 days to review the plan. A Hazard Mitigation plan is required in order to qualify for FEMA funding in the event of a disaster. In other matters, the Garner City Council: •Appointed Jody East to the Garner Education Center Board. •Appointed councilman Dennis Drabek as the city’s representative on the new Garner Golf Course Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors. •Approved a contract for $48,438 with North Iowa Septic Solutions for

the 2013 Intake and Removal Project. A change order for the project to include addition project specifications was also approved. •Approved a contract for $74,904 with Charlson Excavating Co., Clear Lake for the Sludge Storage Lagoon Project. The council also approved a supplemental engineering agreement not to exceed $6,500 with Veenstra & Kimm. •Reviewed and approved the new farm leases with Harold Hejlik for increased rent to $220 per acre on the city’s 9-acres of farm land around the city garage and 4 acres of land in the Hejlik Subdivision. The city reserved the right to apply land sludge in the spring. •Granted a side yard setback variance for Paul and Dyan Childress for a garage addition at 690 W. 7th.

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Thanksgiving Day coming‌do you have your turkey yet? This flock of wild turkeys were spotted hanging about Prairie View Retirement Apartments in Garner last week. According the Department of Natural Resources website, the DNR initiated a program to return the wild turkey to Iowa in 1966, with the first release occurring in Lee County. Over the past 30 years, the restoration of Iowa’s wild turkey population has resulted from natural expansion from the early release sites. (Leader photo by Rebecca Peter)

Elementary TAG program highlights at G-H meeting By Rebecca Peter Garner-Hayfield faculty regularly share their latest classroom activities and curriculum developments with the board of education. The elementary Talented and Gifted program (TAG) was highlighted at the Nov. 11 school board meeting. Jennifer Kumsher is the TAG program instructor for grades K-6. Currently, 36 students are enrolled in TAG at the elementary. Kumsher noted that some of the goals for the Talented and Gifted program are: •To provide learning experiences based on higher level critical and creative thinking skills. •To provide opportunities for investigative study of self-selected topics. •To provide opportunities to become technologically literate and learn new applications of technology. She shared several examples of student TAG projects including a study on rocketry. Another project involved students using a “green screenâ€? and creating a broadcast news program.â€? The 6th Grade Math Bee is a TAG class for advanced math students. “I also organize other programs in the school such as Battle of the Books, Spelling Bee, and the Invention Convention that are open to other students who have a talent or interest in those areas,â€? she said, “We have a lot of high achievers,â€? Kumsher said. Dawn Bassett, media specialist, presented information on how the two pro-

grams collaborate. “We love having educational reports, and we’ve had some good ones this year,� commented Tyler Williams, superintendent. “We’re getting the right people in the right spots.� Williams discussed the need to update the fire alarm monitoring system located in courthouse communication center. Kris Hanson will get bids for a new monitoring system. “The sooner we can get this done, the better and safer it is for everyone,� Williams said. In her report to the board, elementary principal Cindy Yakel talked about a possible new reading series. Yakel and other G-H staff attended the Nov. 4 Governor’s Conference on Bullying. Grades 3-6 have been working on their veteran’s essays. The winning essays will be read at a Character Counts Assembly on Nov.26. Yakel also updated the board on professional development activities. Dianne Hinders, curriculum coordinator discussed various professional development activities and preparations for the Department of Education’s upcoming site visit in February Rene Denny, special education coordinator, gave the latest certified enrollment data for special education. Jim Haag, high school principal, said the students in the fall play gave an outstanding performance. The Nov. 11 Veterans Day program was 100 percent student led. “I heard a lot of nice comments from

the veterans,â€? he said. So far, 13 Spanish language students have signed up for the trip to Spain this summer. There be an assembly on cyber-bullying, social networking, and digital citizenship, he said. Superintendent Williams reminded the board the five-year Instructional Support Levy expires this year. The board again discussed having trainers at athletic events. “The next logical step is for Matt Graham (athletic director) to meet with the coaches,â€? Williams said. Other action by the Garner-Hayfield school board includes the following: •Awarded a diploma to Krystal Nau, an early graduate of the Lakeside Alternative High School. •Transferred $9,382.47 from the Home Construction Fund to the General Fund to purchase a trailer, safety and other equipment for the Industrial Arts Program. •Approved an application to the School Budget Review Committee for Modified Allowable Growth due to the increase in enrollment. •Hired Michael Ringham as an elementary custodian. •Accepted the resignation of Jeff Short as head cross country coach, pending a suitable replacement is found. •Approved authority for modified allowable growth for at-risk prevention in accordance with the Department of Education.

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Medicare Drug Plans Changes coming for 2014 Don’t miss the Medicare annual open enrollment period for Part D drug plans. The enrollment period ends which December 7, 2013 In 2014, Iowa will have 29 stand alone drug plans, three less than 2013. Even the plans which continue from 2014 may have changed their premium, deductibles and co-payments so comparing plans is critical for everyone. Five new plans were added and six plans changed names. Seven plans show reduced premiums and 16 plans have increases. The lowest premium will be $12.60 per month. The Part D deductible for 2014 will be $310, down from $325 in 2013. The amount you have to spend out of your pocket to get out of the donut hole is going down $200 to $4,550. Once again in 2014 drug manufacturers will provide a 50% discount on covered brand name drugs in the gap and the plan will provide a 2.5% discount so your cost for brand name drugs will

be 47.5% of the drug’s full cost. The amount you will pay for generics in the gap will be reduced from 79% to 72%. These discounts will increase each year until 2020, when the gap will no longer exist. Some plans which are not available in 2014 are transferring members into another plan with the same company for next year. These individuals have been notified via the Annual Notice of Change. If your plan is not transferring you into another plan you are considered to be in a non-renewing plan. You should have received a plan termination letter by October 2. You get additional time to choose a Part D plan through February 2014. Choosing a plan by December 31, 2013 however assures coverage for January 1. Read all information you receive carefully. Medicare has identified plans which receive their highest rating of five stars. They also identified the “low performing plans.� These are plans which have had a rating below 3 stars for 3 consec-

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Ventura/Garner-Hayfield Jr. High students selected for district honor band VENTURA - Seven Ventura/GarnerHayfield students were selected as members of the North Central Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor band held Nov.16 at Humboldt High School. The day began with auditions for chair placement. Auditions were based upon required etudes, scales and

the honor band music. Approximately 190 students from 33 Schools in north Iowa were selected to create two equally skilled bands under direction of guest conductors John Aboud, from Algona and David Law from Marion. Ian Nelson (clarinet), Alexis Wirtz (clarinet), Emily Howke (alto saxophone), Matthew Heinemann (trum-

pet), Jillian Heitland (trumpet), Spencer Duregger (trombone) and Tyler Nielsen (tuba), represented VGH Junior High as members of this year’s honor band. The bands concluded a full day of rehearsals with a 5 p.m. performance to a packed auditorium of family, friends and directors.

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by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley As its market share dips, Big Oil is doubling down to swat down its perennial piùata. This time around, petroleum producers and food conglomerates are using environmental groups as political cover to gain traction on efforts to pull the plug on the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Despite the ridiculously transparent and self-serving assault by these special interest groups, the relentless campaign to discredit ethanol undermines America’s longstanding efforts to diversify its energy landscape, fuel the economy and strengthen national security. The predictable efforts to smear ethanol’s reputation ignore the renewable fuel’s valuable contributions to clean energy, rural development, job creation and U.S. energy independence. The latest round of misguided untruths disregards the plain truth. Ethanol is a renewable, sustainable, clean-burning fuel that helps run the nation’s transportation fleet with less pollution. Yet, critics continue to hide behind distortions that claim ethanol is bad for the environment. Let’s talk turkey and separate fact from fiction regarding ethanol’s impact on the environment. Critics say farmers are putting fragile land into production to cash in on higher corn prices at the expense of soil erosion and clean water. They point out that five million Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are no longer enrolled in the conservation program since 2008. They want to pin the blame on ethanol. First of all, fewer acres enrolled in the CRP has more to do with federal belt tightening than land stewardship decisions by America’s corn farmers. The 2008 farm bill built upon other stewardship incentives for America’s farmers and ranchers administered by the USDA, including the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, wetlands restoration and wildlife habitat programs. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), no new grassland has been converted to cropland since 2005. Fact: The Wetlands Reserve Program in 2012 had a record-breaking enrollment of 2.65 million acres. WRP lands cannot be farmed for 30 years. Farmers must make marketing, planting and stewardship decisions that keep their operation financially sound and productive from crop year to crop year. Even more importantly, these decisions must be environmentally sustainable for the long haul. Let’s be clear. Farmers simply can’t afford not to take scrupulous care of the land that sustains their livelihoods. Fact: Fertilizer use is on the decline. Compare application per bushel in 1980 versus 2010 – nitrogen is down

43 percent; phosphate is down 58 percent; and, potash is down 64 percent. Fact: Ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline. According to the Argonne National Laboratory, corn ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 34 percent compared to gasoline. If the oil industry wants to talk about the environment, let’s not forget the 1989 Exxon Valdez and the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spills. Critics also say the RFS is driving more acres into corn production. In reality, the RFS is driving significant investment in higher-yielding, droughtresistant seed technology. This is a winwin scenario to cultivate good-paying jobs and to harvest better yields on less land. Fact: The total cropland planted to corn in the United States is decreasing. In 2013, U.S. farmers planted 97 million corn acres. In the 1930s, farmers planted 103 million acres of corn. Farmers have increased the corn harvest through higher yields, not more acres. Critics contend the nation’s corn crop is diverted for fuel use at the expense of feed for livestock and higher prices at the grocery store. Fact: In reality, the value of corn increases during ethanol production. One-third of the corn processed to make ethanol re-enters the marketplace as high value animal feed called dried distillers grain. Livestock feed remains the largest end-user of corn. When coproducts such as dried distillers grains are factored in, ethanol consumes only 27 percent of the whole corn crop by volume; livestock feed uses 50 percent of the crop. Fact: The USDA Secretary has said farmers receive about 14 cents of every food dollar spent at the grocery store. And, the farmer’s share of a $4 box of corn flakes is about 10 cents. So what’s at stake when a coalition of special interests tag teams to pull the rug out from underneath the nation’s ethanol policy? Unfortunately, these flawed attacks on ethanol and next-generation biofuels undermine America’s effort to move forward with an aggressive, diversified energy policy that takes into account global demand, geopolitics and U.S. economic growth. Friday, November 15, 2013

To the editor: As a volunteer of the American Cancer Society (ACS), I am encouraging smokers to use the Great American Smokeout on November 21 to make a plan to quit smoking and help finish the fight against tobacco. While smoking has decreased significantly since the 1950s, more than 43 million Americans – nearly one in five adults – still smoke. From 1965 to today, cigarette smoking among adults in the U.S. decreased from more than 42 percent to around 19 percent. Currently, smoke-free workplace laws protect 49 percent of the U.S. population from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Yet about 43.8 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. Smoking-related diseases remain the world’s most preventable cause of death. Every six seconds, someone in the world dies because of tobacco use. While I am urging current smokers to use the day to make a plan to quit, non-smokers are asked to take action that will help finish the fight against tobacco, such as: •Encourage friends and family members to visit cancer.org for tools to help them quit. •Spread the word. Visit cancer.org/ smokeout for printable resources to post at your office, church, school, etc. •Make a donation to fund research and smoking cessation programs that will help save more lives faster. •Tell lawmakers the fight against to-

bacco must be a priority. Become an American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocate at ACSCAN.org.

ACS, the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, is finding cancer cures, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need, and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/fight Linda Webner, Garner ACS Iowa Leadership Council

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Holiday Open House BRITT – Before heading home after work on Thursday, Dec. 5, stop by Hancock County Health System med spa, Elements of Aesthetics’ between 4 and 7 p.m. for their Holiday Open House at the Britt Medical Clinic. This is a great time to learn more about the services and products provided by the med spa team. Bring a friend or two and join us for Christmas treats and punch, register for door prizes (Chemical Peels), and stay for the Botox Demonstration at 6 p.m.

During the holidays, med spa will be offering a $20 gift certificate with every $100 purchase. Santa’s elves will have a med spa Holiday Wish List to be filled out and kept on file for when your loved one needs a gift idea for you. For more information on HCHS med spa, Elements of Aesthetics, visit www.trustHCHS.com or like Hancock County Health System on Facebook. To schedule a free skin care consultation, call the Britt Medical Clinic at 641-843-5050.

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Hrubes, Welter announce engagement, November wedding

Andrea Hrubes and Tom Welter, together with their parents, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Andrea’s parents are Barb Hrubes of Garner and Dennis & Brenda Hrubes of Britt. Tom’s parents are Mark and Diane Welter of Hopkinton, Iowa. Andrea is a 2008 graduate of Garner-Hayfield High School and a 2013 graduate of North Iowa Community College. She is employed as a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Thomas is a 2007 graduate of Monticello High School and a 2011 graduate of Iowa State University. He is employed with Welter Idle-Not Farms near Hopkinton. The couple plan to be married on Nov 23 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.

Annual Meeting of the NCIGS Held November 9

Board members of the North Central Iowa Genealogical Society hosted a soup luncheon as part of the society’s annual meeting held on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Manor in Mason City. Following soup and dessert, a business meeting was held. Board members reported on the work that had been done for the society during 2013. A project of great value for the area genealogists and historians is the obituary project. Obituaries from the Mason City Globe Gazette and many smaller newspapers in North Central Iowa are copied and added to the society’s website at ncigs.org. Indexing of the 2013 obituaries from the Globe Gazette is also ongoing. This index will be available at the genealogy room at the Mason City Public Library. Work on the Map Collection has also been completed. This included encapsulating single-page maps between acid free plastic to prevent them from deteriorating or being harmed by handling. Plat maps and atlases were cataloged and stored for easy access. Projects involving the historians’ notebooks, the periodicals and newsletters, and The Genie Bug have also been completed. Work is also being done to combine the announcement clipping notebooks and to create a digital backup of them. Volunteers for NCIGS have donated 3,299 hours to the society between January and October of 2013. Using the national volunteer hourly value of $22.14 per hour for this work, members have contributed $73,039.86 to the society. 342 researchers have signed in at the society’s library, housed in the Mason City Public Library. In

addition, 76 research requests have been received and processed from April through October of 2013. Improvements to the website and indexing of obituaries in the Globe Gazette for years that have not been indexed before are two new projects for the coming year. During the annual meeting suggestions for programs or for other projects that might be undertaken in the coming year were discussed. The need for more members to become involved in the operation of the society was stressed during this part of the meeting. A small group of members have being doing most of the work. It is time for others to join them to keep the society alive and make more research materials available. The society celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2012. Now is the time to commit to continuing the success from the past 40 years to new heights in the future. There will be no meeting held in December since everyone will be busy preparing for Christmas on the second Saturday of the month. Future meetings will be held on the second Saturday of the month at their new meeting location of the Wedgewood Room at the Manor, located at 4 3rd St NW in Mason City. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Boyles Matthew Boyles and Beth Meyering were united in marriage on April 6, 2013 by Pastor Haddon Anderson at the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner. Beth is the daughter of Sherman and Ruth Meyering of Garner. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy Meyering of Buffalo Center. Matthew is the son of Joe and Laurie Boyles of Tuppers Plains, Ohio. He is the grandson of Phillip and Mary Lou Boyles of Parkersburg, W.V., and Ralph Matthews of The Villages, Fla. Maid of Honor was Kristina Carberry, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Ashley Lawson, Jessica Hensley, Janae Boyles, and Kathrine Krukow. Flower Girl was Rebecca Meyering. Personal Attendant was Kim Meyering. Best Man was Nic Cartee, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Mike Lawson, Brad Hensley, Michael Meyering, and Scott McNutt. Ring Bearers were Nate Lawson and Toby Hutchison. The reception and dance were held at the Duncan Ballroom hosted by Nancy and John Ketelsen and Tim and Karen Fredrickson. Beth is a 2004 graduate of Garner-Hayfield High School and currently works for the Clear Lake Fire Dept. Matthew is a 2000 graduate of Eastern High School in Tuppers Plains, and currently work for Boyles Supply Co., and Best Buy in Mason City. Following their honeymoon to California, the couple resides in Clear Lake.

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Garner Progressive Club meets Honor The Garner Progressive Club met on Monday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in Forest City at the Family Alliance for Veterans of America (FAVA). Rhonda Jordahl, chairman/director of FAVA gave an interesting and informative presentation. She shared how FAVA works to provide information, education, advocacy, and support to families of veterans and veterans. Members had the privilege to meet “Honor�, a yellow Labrador who helps with education outreach. Service dogs like Honor make a huge difference in the lives of veterans. A short business meeting was con-

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The Corwith Public Library hosted a Thanksgiving story time Nov. 13 - 15 children. The kids had fun making a turkey from a pinecone, listening to stories, and playing games. They played Cookie Face and Thanksgiving Bingo. Treats were served at the conclusion of the hour program. Shown above are some of the children trying their luck at the Cookie Face game. (Submitted photo).

Veterans honored at CWL Program Christmas with Waldorf celebration Dec. 7, 8 CORWITH - Students and the Corwith community paid tribute to veterans during the Veteran’s Day Program at Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High School, Monday, Nov. 11. The Corwith American Legion and Sons of the Legion honor guard, Elmer Wilson Post 229, presented the colors. Kara Hauswirth, a speech student at CWL, welcomed the audience and honored guests. Senior Haley Grein led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The CWL choir, under the direction of Ms. Courtney Wesling sang, “America the Beautiful.� Sharon Gourley was the accompanist. Student Elia Guillen sang “God Bless America.� Recognition of Veterans, written by Modern Novels students T.J. Elvington, Shawn Deemer, and Chase Mahanke, was read by T.J. Elvington. Speech student Shayla Banchs read the poem, “Thank You, Soldier,� written by Chris Woolnough. High school science teacher Bill Funnemark, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, gave the benediction. The program concluded with a small arms salute by the Corwith American

Elia Guillen was the featured soloist at the CWL High School Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 11. (Submitted photo). Legion and Sons of the American Legion. The playing of “Taps� concluded the ceremony. Darek Garman and Linda Cutshall were on trumpets. Following the program, lunch was served by the Corwith area veterans and their spouses.

FOREST CITY - Waldorf College will welcome the holiday season at Christmas with Waldorf, an annual weekend of concert performances, at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. The concert theme for 2013 is Angels Sing with Joy. “This year we celebrate the Angle’s proclamation of ‘Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth,’� said Choral Director Dr. Adam Luebke. “I’m very excited for the college to present this program because the music includes many familiar carols, as well as John Rutter’s thrilling Gloria for choir and brass.� The Waldorf Choir, Schola Cantorum, Sangkor, and members of the Waldorf Wind Symphony will perform musical selections that celebrate the Christmas Story. “As in years past, the audience will be able to join in and sing carols such as Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night,� Dr. Luebke added. Tickets for this decades-old tradition are $5 and are available by calling 641585-8724 or visiting the Immanuel Lutheran Church office. Tickets will also be available at the door before each performance.

Scandivian Meal Prior to both concerts, a Scandinavian meal with American holiday favorites will be served in the Waldorf College Atrium. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, with brunch served from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets for the Scandinavian dinner or brunch must be purchased in advance by calling 641-585-8724 or at the Immanuel Lutheran Church office.

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Family members visiting at the Myron and Mariann Cram home were Anne and Catherine Sabotta of Cypress, Texas, and Bobby, Katie and Alexander Fauvelle of Thornton, Colo. They came to help celebrate the marriage of Alixandra Rojohn and Steven Cram on Oct. 19 at the United Methodist Church in Corwith. ** Mariann Cram returned home after a two weeks visit at the Bobby and Katie Fauvelle home in Thornton, Colorado. ** Carol Niewald visited Mary Houston Naylor near Littleton, Colo. area. She returned home on Nov. 6. ** Saturday, Nov. 9, Katheryn Quebe and Lois Skelley met Katheryn’s cousins, Lois and Norm Bibler in Belmond for lunch. ** Cora Pearson of Ogden stayed for the week with her grandparents, Mike and Diana Pearson while her parents, Cole and Hope Pearson are moving to a house from a duplex. ** Norman and Dianne Chambers went to the funeral service for James Hilbert at St, Joseph, Iowa, Thursday. He is the brother of Gordon Hilbert. ** Sharon Gourley met Giesla Gourley in Owatonna, Minn. on Saturday, Nov. 9, for lunch and visiting. **

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84-);- 2716 =; 16 ?7:;018 One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God. Let’s make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him. Then he can stay there whenever he comes to us.� One day when Elisha came, he went up to his room and lay down there. He said to his servant Gehazi, “Call the Shunammite.� So he called her, and she stood before him. Elisha said to him, “Tell her, ‘You have gone to all this trouble for us. Now what can be done for you? Can we speak on your beCatholic THE CATHOLIC PARISHES OF HANCOCK COUNTY ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 660 Bush, Garner - Phone 923-2329 ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Duncan ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH Britt Fr. Dennis W. Miller, Pastor Fr. Paul E. Lippstock, Sacramental Priest Thursday, Nov. 21 8 a.m. Mass at Garner Friday, Nov. 22 7:30 a.m. Mass at Britt Saturday, Nov. 23 10 a.m. Holy Hour & Reconciliation at Garner 3:45 p.m. Reconciliation at GARNER 4:30 p.m. Mass at GARNER Sunday, Nov. 24 7:15 a.m. Reconciliation at Britt 8 a.m. Mass at Britt 10:30 a.m. Mass at FOREST CITY Monday, Nov. 25 8 a.m. Mass at Garner Tuesday, Nov. 26 No Mass Wednesday, Nov. 27 8 a.m. Mass at Duncan 5 p.m. Reconciliation at Britt 5:30 p.m. Mass at Britt ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC CHURCH 2003 190th St., Algona, 50511 Phone 515-679-4279 Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 a.m. Mass Saturdays 6:30 p.m. Mass ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 403 East St., S., Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4279 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. Mass Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass Church of Christ IMMANUEL REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST North Fourth & Elder, Klemme Phone 587-2462 Pastor Donna Buckmann Sunday, Nov. 24 9 a.m. Worship

half to the king or the commander of the army?’� She replied, “I have a home among my own people.� “What can be done for her?� Elisha asked. Gehazi said, “She has no son, and her husband is old.� Then Elisha said, “Call her.� So he called her, and she stood in the doorway. “About this time next year,� Elisha said, “you will hold a son in your arms.� “No, my lord!� she objected. “Please, man of God, don’t mislead your servant!� But the woman became pregnant, and the next year about that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her. The child grew, and one day he 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship *Dorcas 1st Wednesday each month. *Women’s Fellowship 2nd Wednesday. Evangelical Free EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 810 Second Ave SW, Britt Pastor Stan Johnson Pastor Mark Stevens Phone 843-3861 Sundays 9 a.m. Services 10:15 a.m. Sunday School EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 502 Reed St., W., Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4460 Jason Boomgarden, Pastor Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Evening Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) GARNER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 580 Hwy 18 E., Garner Phone 923-6092 www.garnerefree.org Haddon Anderson, Pastor Thursday, Nov. 21 6:30 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study 6 p.m. Young Families Group Friday, Nov. 22 6:30 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study Sunday, Nov. 24 8 a.m. Worship Team Practice 8:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 5 p.m. Harvest Banquet 6 p.m. WIRED (Jr High) 7 p.m. SOJOURN (High School) Monday, Nov. 25 6:30 am. Prayer/Bible Study 6 p.m. Women’s Care Ministry Tuesday, Nov. 26 6:30 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study 7 p.m. Prov. 31 Woman Bible Study Wednesday, Nov. 27 6 a.m. Men’s Outreach & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Teen Small Group Lutheran FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 1985 290th St., Miller, Garner Handicap Accessible Phone 927-4413 Rose Visser, Lay Minister Wednesday, Nov. 20 3-4:30 p.m. Confirmation Sunday, Nov. 24 8:25 a.m. Sunday School

The Shunammite’s Son Restored to Life • 2 Kings 4:8-37 went out to his father, who was with the reapers. 19 He said to his father, “My head! My head!â€? His father told a servant, “Carry him to his mother.â€? After the servant had lifted him up and carried him to his mother, the boy sat on her lap until noon, and then he died. She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, then shut the door and went out. She called her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and a donkey so I can go to the man of God quickly and return.â€? “Why go to him today?â€? he asked. “It’s not the New Moon or the Sabbath.â€? “That’s all right,â€? she said. She saddled the donkey and

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said to her servant, “Lead on; don’t slow down for me unless I tell you.� So she set out and came to the man of God at Mount Carmel. When he saw her in the distance, the man of God said to his servant Gehazi, “Look! There’s the Shunammite! Run to meet her and ask her, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’� “Everything is all right,� she said. When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone! She is in bitter distress, but the Lord has hidden it from me and has not told me why.� “Did I ask you for a son, my

lord?� she said. “Didn’t I tell you, ‘Don’t raise my hopes’?� Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tuck your cloak into your belt, take my staff in your hand and run. Don’t greet anyone you meet, and if anyone greets you, do not answer. Lay my staff on the boy’s face.� But the child’s mother said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.� So he got up and followed her. Gehazi went on ahead and laid the staff on the boy’s face, but there was no sound or response. So Gehazi went back to meet Elisha and told him, “The boy has not awakened.� When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his couch. He went in, shut the

door on the two of them and prayed to the Lord. Then he got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eyes to eyes, hands to hands. As he stretched himself out on him, the boy’s body grew warm. Elisha turned away and walked back and forth in the room and then got on the bed and stretched out on him once more. The boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite.� And he did. When she came, he said, “Take your son.� She came in, fell at his feet and bowed to the ground. Then she took her son and went out.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Klemme Phone 641-587-2540 Pastor Michael Shaer Saturday, Nov. 23 5-7 p.m. Goodell Soup Supper Sunday, Nov. 24 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 5 p.m. Contemporary Service Union Thanksgiving Service 7 p.m. @ UMC Fellowship to follow. Tuesday, Nov. 26 10 a.m. Bible Study

Wednesday, November 27 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Pastor Justin’s Office Hours 6:00 p.m. Bible Study

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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 70 5th Ave, NW, Britt Phone 843-3172 Pastor Lee Nelson Sunday, Nov. 24 9 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Practice/Confirmation 10 a.m. Worship Service 2:30-4 p.m. HCLT Rehearsal 7 p.m. AA Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19 12-1 Community Prayer 7-8:30 p.m. Little Theatre (HCLT) Rehearsal Wednesday, Nov. 27 11 a.m. Text Study No Confirmation 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Holy Communion Service

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 707 4th St. SW, Britt Phone 843-3523 The Rev. Robert Dodge Sundays 9 a.m. Worship UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 214 Clinton St., Box 217, Corwith, 50430 The Rev. Beatrice Kinzler Sundays 10 a.m. Worship Food Pantry by Appt.

ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 2405 260th St., Garner Phone 829-4493 The Rev. Carl Hedberg Sunday, Nov. 24 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH PO Box 212, 517 SE Elm St., Corwith, 50430 Barbara Chapman, Pastor Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) and Little Lambs Preschool 810 State Street, Garner Phone 923-2261 The Rev. Scott A. Kozisek 641-923-2261, Email: stpauloďŹƒce@ mchsi.com OďŹƒce Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 1:45 p.m. Concord Bingo (Hope) Friday, Nov. 22 Sr LYC “Freedomâ€? Youth Gathering Saturday, Nov. 23 Sr LYC “Freedomâ€? Youth Gathering 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ethnic Bake Sale Sunday, Nov. 24 Service may be heard at 12:30 p.m. on 107.3 KIOW-FM Sr LYC “Freedomâ€? Youth Gathering 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, HS & Adult Bible Classes

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 885 Maben, Garner Phone 923-2191 Pastor Paul Evans Thursday, Nov. 21 9:30 a.m. Joy Circle Fellowship Hall 1:30 p.m. Esther Circle Fellowship Hall 4-6 p.m. God’s Pantry 7:00 p.m. Disciple II Sunday, Nov. 24 8:45 a.m. Cookie Club 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Celebration Hospitality following Worship 6:30 p.m. Disciple I Monday, Nov. 25 9-11 a.m. God’s Pantry 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:00 p.m. Quilters 7:00 p.m. Rebekah Circle Prairie View Sunset Room Wednesday, Nov. 27 1:00 p.m. Quilters 3:45 p.m. NO Confirmation 6:45 p.m. No Choir Practice UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 Willow St., Goodell Phone 641-495-6102 Pastor Michael Shaer Saturday, Nov. 23 5-7 p.m. Goodell Soup Supper Sunday, Nov. 24 11 a.m. Worship Service Union Thanksgiving Service 7 p.m. @ UMC Fellowship to follow. Tuesday, Nov. 26 1:30 p.m. Bible Study

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 3rd St., LuVerne, 50560 Phone 515-882-3509 Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesdays 7 a.m. Prayer Breakfast Non-denominational OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CHURCH Garner Ed. Center, 325 W. 8th Street Church OďŹƒce: 425 State Street, Garner Phone 641-425-4095 Email: oacmc@live.com Pastor Keith Hood Thursday, Nov. 21 7-9 p.m. Pastor’s Office Hours Sunday, Nov. 24 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship (GEC) 11:30 a.m. Fellowship & Coffee Monday, Nov. 25 9:30 a.m. Bible Study Tuesday, Nov. 26 7-9 p.m. Pastor’s Office Hours Presbyterian UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 475 Maben Ave., Garner Phone 923-2274 Justin Asche, Pastor www.facebook.com/GarnerUPC Thursday, November 21 Pastor Justin at Presby Meetings Sunday, November 24 8:30 a.m. Adult Study 9:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Choir Practice 10:00 a.m. Worship/ Missions 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Tuesday, November 26 9:00 a.m. Pastor Justin’s Office Hours

Reformed At the Crossroads Ministries BRITT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 569 Main Ave. N, Britt Phone 843-3308 Pastor Joel De Boer Sundays 10 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Sunday School PEACE REFORMED CHURCH 3 mi. S. Hwy 69, Garner Phone 923-3060 Pastor Harvey Opp www.peacereformedchurch.com Wednesday, Nov. 20 4:15 p.m. Catechism 7 p.m. Youth League 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study Sunday, Nov. 24 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Lunch & Bible Study Wednesday, Nov. 27 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service ZION EVANGELICAL & REFORMED CHURCH 760 W. 8th, Garner Phone 923-3152 Brian Lund, Pastor www.zionerchurch.com Thursday, Nov. 21 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sew & Sews Sunday, Nov. 24 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Tuesday, Nov. 26 9 a.m. Prayer Group Wednesday, Nov. 27 2:30 p.m. 7/8 Confirmands 5:30 p.m. New Life Supper 6 p.m. New Life Kid’s Club 6 p.m. 9th Confirmands 6:15 p.m. Sr High/Adult Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice 8:05 p.m. Cantata Practice *To have your church calendar published in The Leader please email Kelly. map@qwestoffice.net, fax 923-2685, or bring a copy to the Garner office by noon on Friday. Schedules are printed one week in advance.

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on the 2013 season last week as the Cardinals hosted their annual seasonending banquet. Short also closed the books on his personal cross-country resume as he has decided to step down as head coach after leading the program through eight seasons. Short reviewed the highlights from the girls’ season that included two team titles and placing fifth overall at the state-qualifying meet. In addition to the two team titles, GHV/WH placed second overall in four meets including the North Iowa Conference race. The Cardinal girls completed the year with an overall record of 34 – 17 with six runners earning allconference honors. Earning varsity letters for the Cardinal girls were Maddie Tusha, Kim Dornbier, Kelly Anderson, Taylor Glawe, Maribel Zamago, Bri Bier, Elizabeth Zamago, Tiara Van Gerpen, Maria Gonzalez and Rebekah Larson. All-conference competitors were recognized for their performance at this year’s NIC race. Among those honored were first-teamers Maria Gonzalez and Tiara Van Gerpen along with second-team runners Maddie Tusha, Bri Bier, Rebekah Larson and Kelley Anderson. Short also gave special recognition to the list of seniors on the team that included Tusha, Dornbier, Anderson, Bier, Glawe and Maribel Zamago. The Cardinal boys enjoyed similar success through the season, earning a pair of team titles while placing second at the NIC race and sixth overall at the state-qualifying meet. The boys added a runner-up finish to their list of accomplishments along with three third place finishes. The Cardinals finished the year with an overall record of 41 – 7 with five runners earning all-conference honors. Coach Short gave special recognition to GHV/WH’s two state competitors Joel Toppin and Chase Smith. Smith earned a medal at the state meet, finishing seventh in Class 3A while Toppin placed 29th overall. Earning varsity letters for the boys were Toppin, Smith, Jeff O’Brien, A.J. Arnold, Derek Lonneman, Matt Schroeder, Derek Brown, Logan Dalbeck, Austin Siegrist, Anthony Siegrist, Mason Wirtz and Jonathan O’Connor. Allconference runners included first-teamers Toppin and Smith along with second-team runners Derek Brown, A.J. Arnold and Jonathan O’Connor. Seniors honored by Coach Short included Toppin, O’Brien, Arnold, Lonneman and Schroeder. The roster for this year’s cross-country program included over 40 active runners, meaning a new coach next season will have a large selection of competitors hoping to make the varsity squad.

Record-Setting Season for Cardinal Volleyball It would be an understatement to say that the GHV volleyball team had a good year. When considering the accomplishments of the 2013 squad, one could easily argue that it was the best season in Cardinal history. Even though their 26 wins is still second-best in the Cardinal record book the fact remains that six of their eight losses on the year came at the hands of ranked teams. In addition, the GHV girls were the first team to ever reach the regional finals. When examining the numbers it appears that this year’s Cardinal team had the most success of any squad since 1984, as the 2013 girls finished second overall in several team categories. Among those areas is set wins (70, second behind the 1984 team), match win percentage (second behind 1984) and set win-percentage (second behind 1984). In addition this year’s team ranked in the top five in a number of other statistical categories, including serve reception, kills (934, first all-time), kills per set and blocks. A number of Cardinal individuals found their way into the new record book for the season. In the category of serves attempted, Courtney Young is the new leader with 444 while Shelby Rayhons and Mallory Van Oort are both now ranked in the top ten. Emily Mathews recorded 382 kills last year to lead that category and she also occupies the runner-up spot with 367 kills this season. Hannah Lau reached top-ten status in season kills after recording 180 on the year. Mathews also ranked second in the areas of attacks, attacks completed while finishing as the fifth-ranked blocker. Courtney Younge has become the new leader in the areas of assists (702) and assists per set. Mathews and Younge also made their marks in career records. Emily is rated first in the areas of kills, kills per set and kill efficiency and is also seventh in blocks, seventh in digs and ninth in ace serves. Courtney’s career numbers are also impressive as she ranks first in assists, first in assists per set and fourth in completed serves. Hannah is currently ranked fourth overall in kills per set and kill efficiency and Mallory Van Oort is ranked sixth overall in serving percentage. A number of additional players were critical to the success of the 2013 Cardinal squad. Shelby Rayhons was credited with 118 kills, 139 digs and 31 ace serves. Emily Spilman added 48 kills, 77 digs and 17 ace serves while Miranda Frederick chipped in 109 digs and 19 ace serves. Other team leaders included Mackenzie Van Gerpen (105 kills, 25 blocks), Sydney Younge (44 kills, 16 blocks) and Sola Stephenson (38 kills, 22 blocks). Cardinal coach Kelsey Steffens will need to replace seniors Courtney Younge, Emily Mathews, Sola Stephenson, Shelby Rayhons, and Miranda Frederick but is optimistic that the five returning players from this year’s rotation will provide a strong nucleus for next season. “The girls had a competitive, successful season. They should be proud of what they accomplished as a team.� (Statistics and record book information provided by GHV statistician, Eric Formanek.)

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A number of Cardinal individuals also moved into the record books. Braden Meints reached top-ten status in single game rushing yards (236) against Estherville. Meints also finished as the seventh leading ground-gainer for a season with 1, 289 yards. Additionally, Meints earned top-five status in the categories of kickoff average (season), extra points made (season and career), field goals made (career) and points scored (career). Also making the record books were Tyler Buck (kick return average, career), Shawn Murphy (touchdown receptions, season), Allan Devora (tackles for loss, season), Logan Miller (quarterback sacks, season) and Colton Knutson (interceptions, career). Offensively, Braden Meints finished the season as GHV’s top player

after leading the team in rushing and scoring. Logan Miller, Tyler Buck and Nic Tusha also had exceptional seasons carrying the ball, with Miller rushing for 320 yards while Buck and Tusha each ran for 303. Shawn Murphy was the Cardinals’ top pass receiver with eight receptions for 167 yards. In addition to Meints’ 113 offensive points, Spencer Shaw added seven touchdowns on the year followed by Logan Miller and Nic Tusha each with four. Tyler Buck scored two touchdowns as well. On the defensive side of the ball, Colton Knutson was credited with three interceptions and a fumble recovery to go with 34 total tackles. Zac Scholl had a pair of interceptions and 36 total tackles while Nic Tusha added an interception, two fumble recoveries and 62 total tackles. Allan

Devora also grabbed an interception and two fumble recoveries with 46 tackles. Other defensive standouts for the Cards were Braden Meints (1 interception, 1 fumble recovery, 71 tackles), Mark Wellik (1 interception, 1 fumble recovery, 23 tackles) and Shawn Murphy (2 fumble recoveries, 42 tackles). Rounding out the list of tackle leaders were Matt Sonquist (39), Logan Miller (37), Jimmy Legge (24) and Connor Shaw (21). Prospects for next year are good even with the Cardinals graduating 13 seniors from the roster. GHV should return a strong nucleus of players that will learn of their new district assignment this spring. (Statistics and record book information provided by GHV statistician, Eric Formanek.)

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Beaver Women Picked by League Coaches to Finish Seventh STORM LAKE – The Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released its 2013-14 IIAC Preseason Women’s Basketball Coaches Poll on Friday afternoon with Buena Vista University picked to finish in seventh. The Beavers, who finished last season at 12-13 overall (5-9 IIAC), tallied 20 points in the poll to finish ahead of Central College, which had 14 points. Simpson College received 53 points, including three first-place votes, and was picked as the favorite to win the regular season title. The Storm edged Coe College, which tallied two firstplace votes and 47 points to finish second. Wartburg College also picked up two first-place votes and 46 points to finish third. BVU has three starters and six letter winners back from last season, to go

Alicia Savoy along with a talented list of 12 newcomers. The BVU team includes sophomore

Alicia Savoy of Garner. Savoy is a forward. The daughter of Lynn Savoy and Henry Savoy, Alicia was a threetime letter winner in basketball for the Garner-Hayfield Cardinals. She was a three-time Team MVP and also served as a team captain as a senior. She was a two-time First Team All-North Iowa Conference selection and a two-time All-Region selection. “We have a lot of new faces on our team,� says head coach Janet Berry. “Once these women learn our system, I think some of them will be able to contribute this season. I think the conference will continue to be tough from top to bottom.� The team opened their 2013-14 campaign, Nov. 15-16 in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, by taking part in the two-day Cornell College Tip-off Tournament.

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Tuesday Industrial Mixed League Oct. 29 1 Woodford Lumber 262.5 137.5 2 Singelstad Hardware 246 154 3 Village People 217.5 182.5 4 The Dan Marinos 201 199 5 Super Bowl 189.5 210.5 6 TSB 171.5 228.5 7 The Leftovers 156.5 243.5 8 Team 7 146.5 233.5 Team Scratch Game 1042 Woodford Lumber, 1027 The Dan Marinos, 962 Singelstad Hardware; Men 279 Denny Schmidt, 276 Eric Newby, 257 Heath Weber; Women 211 Becky Stumme, 185 Robyn Onken, 181 Shelley Turner; Team Scratch Series 2920 The Dan Marinos, 2907 Woodford Lumber, 2777 TSB; Men 788 Eric Newby, 685 Heath Weber, 668 Josh McClement; Women 568 Becky Stumme, 511 Shelley Turner, 245 Robyn Onken; Team Handicap Game 1220 Woodford Lumber, 1198 Super Bowl, 1187 The Leftovers; Men 293 Denny Schmidt, 289 Alex Pettit, 288 Eric Newby; Women 256 Becky Stumme, 245 Shelley Turner, 245 Robyn Onken; Team Handicap Series 3476 The Leftovers, 3441 Woodford Lumber, 3435 Super Bowl; Men 824 Eric Newby, 789 Rick Ristau, 760 Heath Weber; Women 703 Shelley Turner, 703 Becky Stumme, 644 Robyn Onken.

Wednesday North Iowa Oct. 23 1 Singlestad Hardware 236.5 163.5 2 FCA-VIP 233.5 166.5 3 Plas-Tech Singlestad Hardware 229.5 170.5 4 Forest City Ford 226 174 5 Thompson Roofing 224 176 6 Bob’s Body Shop 210.5 189.5 7 Super Bowl 202 198 8 North Iowa Honey 199 201 9 Yohn Ready Mix 198.5 201.5 187 213 1010th Frame 11 Spahn & Rose 179.5 220.5 Team Scratch Game 1000 Super Bowl, 991 10th Frame, 985 PlasTech; Men 258 Dale Wood, 244 Mark Stumme, 237 Bob Buffington, 237 Brian Thompson, 237 Nick Trunkhill; Women 248 Samantha Kohner, 204 Becky Stumme, 198 Nikki Trunkhill; Team Scratch Series 2861 Super Bowl, 2809 Yohn Ready Mix, 2802 Thompson Roofing; Men 766 Dale Wood, 666 Rick Osterman, 665 Bob Buffington; Women 645 Samantha Kohner, 550 Becky Stumme, 495 Cheryl Bakken; Team Handicap Game 1222 10th Frame, 1184 Super Bowl, 1181 Plas Tech; Men 280 Mark Stumme, 269 Dale Wood, 267 Larry Spieker; Women 254 Samantha Kohner, 250 Nikki Trunkhill, 245 Becky Stumme; Team Handicap Series 3424 Yohn Ready Mix, 3413 Super Bowl, 3383 Plas-Tech; Men 799 Dale Wood, 760 Todd Johnson, 726 Rick Osterman; Women 684 Cheryl Bakken, 678 Shelley Turner, 673 Becky Stumme.

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present a Fall Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the North Iowa Area Community College campus. The program includes “Fanfare Nueve� by John Fannin, based on the groove of the jazz classic, “Blue Rondo a la Turk�; “Variations on ‘America’ for Band� by Charles Ives, transcribed for band by William E. Rhoads and based on the orchestra version by William Schuman; “Canterbury Chorale� by Jan Van der Roost; “Yosemite Autumn� by Mark Camphouse; “Circus Band� by Charles Ives, transcribed for band by Jonathan Elkus; “Chester Overture for Band� by William Schuman based on William Billings’ Hymn and Marching Song of the American Revolution. Members of the North Iowa Concert Band represent communities from all over North Iowa, including the towns of Belmond, Britt, Buffalo Center, Charles City, Clear Lake, Garner, Graettinger, Greene, Hampton, Lake Mills, Manly, Marble Rock, Mason City, Nashua, Nora Springs, Osage, Rockford, Rockwell, Sheffield, Thornton and Ventura. North Iowa Concert Band members include: Rachel Petsche of Britt, Krista Bitker of Garner, and Jeff Griffinof Ventura. Tickets for the performance are available at the NIACC Business Office (641) 422-4188. Tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the concert. All students will receive free admission. A reception in the MuseNorris Conference Center will be held following the concert.

County Libraries offering Smart Choice Health Insurance program

Iowa State University Extension and several Hancock County Libraries are offering Smart Choice Health Insurance, a comprehensive, researchbased, unbiased curriculum designed to equip people with the tools they need to make the best decision possible for their families when choosing health insurance. Participants will learn how to analyze what they need and want from health care providers, compare plans, calculate how health insurance will affect their financial budgets, and ultimately, apply the information and knowledge gained to make a smart choice. “Smart Choice is not about encouraging consumers to select any one specific plan,� says Brenda Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension Family Finance Specialist. “It’s designed to help people gain a set of skills so that they can choose a plan that best fits their family’s needs and then use that plan efficiently once enrolled.� Sweeping health care reform legislation means many Americans will soon have more options when it comes to health insurance. Research shows a majority of people are uncomfortable, overwhelmed, and intimidated when it comes to making decisions about health insurance coverage. Smart Choice Health Insurance programs will be offered in Hancock County as follows: December 9, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Garner Public Library January 13, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Kanawha Public Library January 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Britt Public Library For more information, contact Brenda Schmitt at 641-512-0650.

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VENTURA - Ventura City Council met Nov. 11 with insurance representative Tim Tusha who outlined the current status of the city employee healthcare plan. Tusha reported a 27.4 percent increase is due to family demographic changes within the plan. He explained that some modifications to the deductible and office co-pays would bring the percent change down to 5.6 percent for the year. The council approved the 5.6 percent increase renewal rate of Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance, and raised the deductible to $1,000/$3,000 and the out-of-pocket maximum to $2,000/$6,000. The

council will reimburse the single/family employee the cost difference of the deductible up to $750/single and (3) X $750 per family. Community Center Cleaning duties at the community center for a lease with the Ventura Senior Citizens were discussed. The general consensus of the council was to add an additional item - that the garbage needs to be taken out daily. The council opted to make no revisions regarding the restroom responsibilities. No action formal action by the council was taken. Mike Quinn, public works director reported that a traffic light was struck. Jim Hunt is working on a parts list.

The responsible party has been located and a police report was filed. Insurance information was also obtained. Quinn spoke about doing some street sweeping for the county at a rate of $150 per hour. He said they would most likely barter out the amount with the sand/salt mixture that the city buys from Cerro Gordo County. The council also accepted Quinn’s resignation. Quinn has accepted another position. The city is advertising is public works director position. The council also accepted Quinn’s resignation. Quinn has taken a position with the Mason City Water Department. The city is advertizing for a new director. The deadline for appli-

cations is Thursday. City Clerk Else Taylor explained the need for a quit claim deed regarding a portion of the vacated alley adjacent to lot 12 Grell’s First Addition. Attorney Sorensen prepared the quit claim deed and Clerk Taylor to get the appropriate signatures and return the deed to Attorney Sorensen. Taylor reported that she spoke with Dave Callison from the Baptist Camp and asked if they would send a letter directed to the council, with a time certain date, of having a permanent foundation underneath the mobile home. Callison stated that he would speak with the camp director.

By Rebecca Peter GOODELL - The City of Goodell is waiting to hear from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources concerning the proposed site for construction of a new city sewer lagoon. Site plans and drawings have been forwarded to the DNR for approval regarding the flood plan determinations. City officials recently learned that approval of the plans may take some time since the DNR has a backlog of other projects.

The council has been working with engineers from Yaggy-Colby on the project. In a related matter, the city will be in contact with the DNR and other agencies concerning the recent installation of a private septic system in Goodell, before the city’s sewer system is installed. The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation report was reviewed by the council and the city clerk. The report was prepared by the North Iowa Area

Council of Governments for Hancock County. A public hearing on the Hazard Mitigation report will be held during the December council meeting and adopted pending approval of the council. Tom Bonjour, president of the Goodell Betterment Board, reported the benefit for Ben Hanson was a success. Other recent events at the community building include breakfast hosted by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary held Nov. 9.

The Goodell Betterment Board will host the annual ham dinner on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community hall is booked Thanksgiving weekend as well. The Hunter’s Breakfast and Lunch day was successful, according to Alan Pralle. Pralle reported that the DNR has rejected a grant application for renovation of a grass rig, which is used by the fire department for fighting grass fires, for a manufactured cage.

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Kanawha City Council sets policy for clerical services KANAWHA - Kanawha City Council set policy concerning rates for clerical services at city hall. The council met in regular session Nov. Rates for services are: •Photocopies: 20 cents per page (each side constitutes separate pages) for black & white copies; 25 cents per page (each side constitutes separate pages) for colored copies; 10 cents per page when person provides their own paper

•FAX: 25 cents per page for local and or long distance. •Research: A research fee shall be charged for any open record information requested. A $5 minimum fee will be imposed for any research requiring over one half hour of city hall staff time. At length research requiring more than one hour of staff time shall be charged at a rate of $20 per hour. Pho-

tocopy charges will apply at the regular rate as stated above. Written, dated and detailed requests will be honored within a two-week time period. In other business, the city audit for the year ending June 30, 2013, was approved. Daniel Martinez Jr. was appointed as a member of the Kanawha Fire Department. The city council approved a $2,300

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Garner Rotary Club works to eradicate polio The world is on the verge of eliminating one of the most dreaded diseases of the 20th century -- poliomyelitis. During the first half of the 20th century, polio crippled over a half a million people every year. Even today, children in some developing countries continue to fall victim to the disease. But thanks in large part to Rotary International and to the 1.2 million Rotary members worldwide, the disease will soon be all but a memory. To date, Rotary has contributed more than US$1 billion to the protection of more than two billion children in 122 countries. Rotary reaches out to governments worldwide to obtain vital financial and technical support. Since 1995, donor governments have contributed in excess of $6 billion to polio eradication, due in part to Rotary’s advocacy efforts. But much more is need-

ed. More than twenty years of steady progress is at stake, and polio -- now on the ropes -- stands to stage a dangerous comeback unless the funding gap is bridged. Learn more ways to help at: endpolionow.org. In addition to raising money for polio eradication, Rotary members offer

their time and expertise in the field to fight polio by providing support at clinics, transporting vaccine, contributing medical supplies, and mobilizing their communities for immunization and other polio eradication activities. More than one million members of Rotary worldwide have contributed toward the success of the polio eradication effort to date, demonstrating the extraordinary impact civil society can have on a global public health initiative. Once eradicated, polio will join smallpox as one of only two diseases ever eliminated. And the volunteers of Rotary will continue their humanitarian work, living up to its motto, “service above self.� The Rotary Club of Garner, Iowa meets every Tuesday at noon. For more information, visit our website www.rotaryclubgarneria.org or e-mail us at garnerrotary@gmail.com.

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Yard and Garden: Prevent Winter Injury to Trees and Shrubs By Richard Jauron, Horticulture And Willy Klein, Extension & Outreach AMES, Iowa — Giving trees and shrubs some extra attention in the fall will help them over-winter and start spring in peak condition. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explain certain practices homeowners can

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winter burn. While desiccation injury occurs during the winter months, damaged needles/foliage often retain their green color until late winter or early spring. To prevent desiccation injury, deeply water susceptible narrow and broadleaf evergreens in fall if the soil is dry. Continue watering on a regular basis until the ground freezes in winter. Watering

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How do I prevent rabbits from damaging trees and shrubs in winter? The most effective way to prevent rabbit damage to trees and shrubs in the home landscape is to place chicken wire fencing or hardware cloth around vulnerable plants. To adequately protect plants, the fencing material needs to be high enough that rabbits won’t be able to climb or reach over the fence after a heavy snow. In most cases, a fence that stands 24 to 36 inches tall should be sufficient. To prevent rabbits from crawling underneath the fencing, bury the bottom 2 to 3 inches below the ground or pin the fencing to the soil with u-shaped anchor pins. Small trees can also be protected by placing white plastic tree guards around their trunks. Since the weather in late fall in Iowa is unpredictable, it’s best to have the protective materials in place by early to midNovember. After a heavy snow, check protected plants to make sure rabbits aren’t able to reach or climb over the fencing or tree guards. If necessary, remove some snow to keep rabbits from reaching the trees or shrubs. How can I prevent damage to trees and shrubs from deicing salts? Homeowners can minimize salt damage by using deicing salts prudently. Before applying salt, wait until the precipitation has ended and remove as much of the ice and snow as possible. Use deicing salts at rates sufficient to loosen ice and snow from driveways and sidewalks, then remove the loosened ice and snow with a shovel. (Deicing salts need to be applied at much higher rates to completely melt ice and snow.) Mix salt with abrasive materials, such as sand or kitty litter. Fifty pounds of sand mixed with one pound of salt works effectively. Avoid piling saltladen snow and ice around trees and shrubs. While the amount of salt applied to major roadways cannot be controlled, steps can be taken to minimize damage. As soon as the ground thaws in early spring, heavily water areas where salt accumulates over winter. A thorough soaking should help flush the salt from the root zone of plants. If possible, alter the drainage pattern so winter run-off drains away from ornamental plants. When planting trees near major streets or highways, select salt tolerant tree species. Bur oak, northern red oak, honey locust, northern catalpa, Kentucky coffee tree, horse chestnut and eastern red-cedar are salt tolerant tree species. 2014 Garden Calendar is the Wonder of Trees The 2014 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach garden calendar celebrates the wonderful gifts that trees provide for other living things. In addition to striking photos, find monthly garden tips, treeplanting instructions, Iowa’s state forests, vignettes of historical trees and quotes that trees inspired.

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Great American Smokeout is Nov. 21 GARNER – The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 21, 2013, by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By quitting – even for one day – smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Tobacco remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in Hancock County, yet 22.1% of adults smoke and 18% of youth smoke compared to 20.4% of adult Iowans and 17% of the youth in Iowa. The health benefits of quitting start immediately from the moment of smoking cessation. Quitting while you are younger will reduce your health risks more, but quitting at any age can give back years of life that would be lost by continuing. Quitline Iowa serves the population of Iowa, and offers free coaching to youth ages 12-17 and adults 18 and older. They are also offering an 8-week free supply of nicotine patches or gum, for a limited time if you sign up for the program. You can find Quitline Iowa at www. quitlineiowa.org or call 1 800 QUIT NOW or call Hancock County Community Health at 641-923-3676 for help.

Kids Scavenger Hunt Scheduled FOREST CITY - If parents are looking for something to do outdoors with their kids this time of year, they might want to bring them to Thorpe Park on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8. On that day, the Winnebago County Conservation Board will be hosting a Kids’ Scavenger Hunt at the Park. The activity will be held at the Thorpe Park shelterhouse, beginning at 3:00 PM, and should last less than an hour. The Kids’ Scavenger Hunt is for kids 10 years old and younger and is designed to get kids outdoors at a time of year when they might feel stuck indoors. While participating in the hunt, the kids will have a chance to explore the park and look for various things that they might not otherwise have noticed. Afterwards, snacks will be available for everyone to enjoy back at the shelterhouse. The Kids’ Scavenger Hunt will be free of charge and there’s no need to preregister. All kids, though, must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about this simple way to get kids outdoors, people can contact Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls at either 641-565-3390 or at lralls@winnebagoccb.com.

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