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Coaches vs Cancer 2014 set for Jan. 25 By Heather Holm and Sheri Bogue Plans are underway for the 5th Annual Coaches vs Cancer, a full day of basketball between Hampton-Dumont and West Fork teams will take place on Saturday January 25. The high school boys’ and girls’ teams will play the first game at 12 p.m., at the HamptonDumont High School. Several fun activities are being planned throughout the day, so please watch the papers and listen to the radio for those details as they become finalized. Right now we are taking orders for this year’s Coaches vs Cancer T-shirts. The shirts this year are orange with black print. cost is $15.00 for youth small – adult XL, larger shirts are also available with an additional cost. Please return order forms to Heather Holm at 1010 4th Street SE, Hampton, Iowa, 50441 no later than December 31. All shirts must be ordered in advance as a very limited supply will be available on game day. Order forms are available on the school web sites, in Hampton at First Bank Hampton and the high school; in Sheffield at the high school, United Bank & Trust, Dugan’s Supermarket and the Sheffield Library, in Rockwell at the middle school, First Security Bank & Trust and Dugan’s Supermarket; and in Thornton at First Security Bank & Trust and Chit Chat CafĂŠ. This year we are looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of the T-shirts, this will allow us to donate more money to the Coaches vs Cancer and the fight against this terrible disease. Our theme this year is “Finish The Fightâ€?. If you would be interested in sponsoring the t-shirts please contact Heather Holm at 641456-8065 or Sheri Bogue at 641-892-4260 for more details. We hope to see you at the basketball game to support our teams and the Coaches vs Cancer.

Treasures both old and new abound in former Chapin gas station By Nick Pedley Months of hard work and dedication have begun to pay dividends for Chapin Station owners Holly and Randy Coffee. The couple has seen a steady crowd of customers come through the doors of their recently-opened gift shop in the tiny Franklin County town. The Coffees came into possession of the building in July and spent the summer and fall preparing the former gas station for its October grand opening. Construction crews, electricians and other contractors completed extensive remodeling work and transformed the run-down building into a suitable shop that now houses antiques, knickknacks and other crafts. “Basically, we gutted it completely,� said Randy. “We took everything back to the studs and

built it back up from there.� The renovation process was long, and the Coffees admitted they ran into a few bumps along the way. Raccoons and other vermin had made the building their own after the gas station closed years ago, and they left their presence known. The couple explained extensive cleaning was needed in addition to the remodeling. “There was this smell in here when we first took possession of it,� Holly said. “We had to clean everything – the floors – everything.� Once the internal work like dry walling and insulating began, Holly started collecting merchandise for the store. She’s attended auctions regularly throughout her life, and considers herself an avid collector of “funky junk.� “I used to go years ago with

Rockwell Library News By Linda Dunning The Rockwell Public Library hours for the holidays will be as follows: Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There will be no StoryTime on Friday, Dec. 27. New Year’s Eve: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m-5 p.m. There will be a program for kids of all ages at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. Closed New Year’s Day. New adult fiction books include: “Takedown Twenty� by Janet Evanovich; “Cross My Heart� by James Patterson; “The Storm� by Clive Cussler; and “The Diary� by Eileen Goudge. New large print books include: “Close Knit Killer� by Maggie Sefton; “Tell Me� by Lisa Jackson; “The Christie Curse� by Victoria Abbott; “Starry Night� by Debbie Macomber; “The Music Box� by Cheryl Reavis; You Cannoli Die Once� by Shelley Costa; “Can’t Stop Believing� by Jodi Thomas; “Read and Buried� by Erika Chase; “Protector� by Diana Palmer; “Remnants of Murder� by Elizabeth Lynn Casey; “The Messenger� by Bill Brooks; “Last Stand at Anvil Pass� by Merle Costiner; “Candlelight Christmas� by Susan Wiggs; “Texas Ranger� by Wade Everett; “A Catered Christmas Cookie Exchange� by Isis Crawford; “Double or Nothing� by Meg Mims; “By the Pricking of My Thumbs� by Agatha Christie; and “Cover Story� by Erika Chase. We have a number of new Christmas and board books for kids.

Community Calendar Saturday, Dec. 21 9 a.m.-12 noon 4-H Intermediate Council Meeting, 4-H Learning Center, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City Sunday, Dec. 22 3-5:30 p.m. 4-H Air RiĎ?le WorkshopSharpshooters 4-H Club, 4-H Learning Center, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City Monday, Dec. 23 9 a.m. -2 p.m. 4-H – Clover Christmas Cookie Factory, 4-H Learning Center, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City

What are the Warhawks doing next week? MONDAY-FRIDAY Dec. 23 - Dec. 27 No School - Winter Break

In this issue: Letters to Santa ..........................page 8&9 Courthouse ................................... page 4 Public Notices ............................... page 4 Area Sports ................................page 4&5 Classifieds .................................... page 7

Chapin Station owner Holly Greimann-Coffee said cut-out metal lettering like the kind seen here has been a popular item since the business opened. (Photo by Nick Pedley)

my dad. At that time, I didn’t understand why I did it, but it was good spending time with him,� she said. “Now everyone says I’m the go-to junk girl, but I’m not sure how I feel about that.� Holly said she’s thoroughly enjoyed traveling the Midwest “picking� items to put in her store. Many antiques fill the three rooms inside Chapin Station, but those knickknacks aren’t the only items that Holly has to offer. Certain custom arrangements like metal lettering cutouts have been extremely popular since the business opened during the fall. “It really depends on the crowd,� Holly said. “One week we’ll sell a lot of something, then the next time it’ll be something else.� Holly’s no stranger to running a small business. She previously owned Little Bit Country in Sheffield prior to starting a job at Sukup Manufacturing. She said she enjoyed the challenge of opening up a new store, even though some might think she’s a little crazy doing so in Chapin. “It’s been amazing. I advertise all over, and we get people in here from bordering states. If someone’s home to visit family or something, a lot of them will make it a point to come in and

Chapin Station owners Holly and Randy Coffee opened the gift shop in October following months of remodeling to the former gas station and repair shop. (Photo by Nick Pedley) make a trip out of it,� she said. Chapin Station is open one weekend each month, but the business held extra hours in December to accommodate holiday traffic. Holly said she’s enjoyed improving one rundown property in town but has shifted her attention to another eyesore. She said she and Randy would like to purchase the old church and

turn it into a community center for local residents. “Everyone says I’m crazy here in Chapin for wanting to fix up the church. They say, ‘That thing’s falling apart!’ And I say, ‘Well, so was this!’� she said. “So much of the small towns are just getting torn down, but I think it’s important to preserve. I’m all about the history.�

Old black and white photos from Chapin's past are hung on the walls throughout the store. Here, Lorel Winfrey can be seen posing outside of the orginal gas station in this decades-old photo.

Meservey City council settles dispute over building violations By Nick Pedley The Meservey City Council received a bit of good news at their meeting Dec. 9 regarding an issue that had troubled the group for quite some time. Mayor Richard Miller reported that the city’s legal battle with Nicholas Henning over building violations had finally come to an end. Henning agreed during pre-trial negotiations to adhere to the city’s demands that he alter portions of his property to bring it inline with code. Miller said after the meeting that the agreement was a welcomed end

to a drawn-out fight. “I can’t even tell you, it’s been a long time,� he said. As part of the settlement, Henning agreed to move a rock in his front yard back and remove a picket fence in the front, back and north corner of his property. Additionally, he agreed to pay a $700 fine to the city in increments of $100 per month. The agreement was reached out of court, and a motion to accept the terms was passed unanimously by the council. “He had a rock on the sidewalk that needed to get moved

back,� explained Miller. “The fence that got put up – distancewise it was good. But when you went down the alley you couldn’t see – it was a vision thing.� After the council accepted the terms of the agreement, Miller suggested the city update current ordinances to clarify side and rear lot lines. Additionally, Miller felt the city needed to be clearer about what material citizens can use to build a fence, and what they cannot. The council agreed to move forward with wording changes, which will be

made after Miller and City Clerk Dixie Revland research the matter further. “It’s stemming from the other issue [with Henning],� said Miller. “It needs to be a little more clearer so we don’t have to have anymore discussion on it.� The council also accepted a financial assistance request from the local William J. Schmale American Legion Post #171. The Legion had asked the city to provided a monthly contribution to assist with the utility bill for the first six months of 2014. The council OK’d the request, which

will total $100 per month. “The small town American Legions like ours keep getting smaller with no new members,� said Miller. “It’s a matter of helping them out or closing the building.� In other business, the council requested the city clerk prepare an updated ordinance to the codebook that reflects the referendum passed in the November general election. The referendum changed the number of library board members from seven to five, and will be approved at a later meeting.

Local author publishes book detailing history of area parochial schools By Nick Pedley Mason City author and Dougherty native John Cunningham has published yet another book chronicling a portion of the area’s history. Cunningham recently released, “Roots and Connections to Newman Catholic School System: A History of Cerro Gordo County Catholic Schools.� The book details the timeline that led to the opening of Newman Catholic in 1961 and also provides a history of the many local parochial schools prior to its creation. “The book has a little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Every time you open it you’ll find something new,� Cunningham said. Cunningham began the book two years ago and wrapped up work in October. He said the intended purpose was to preserve the rich history and heritage of the area’s parochial school system, and felt it would be a worthwhile keepsake for the many people who were educated in the institutions over the years.

“I am old enough and thankful to be able to share an education system and its many experiences of the school in operation in past years and today,� Cunningham wrote in a release. “These schools provided a good education system that also taught us faith and values.� Cunningham explained each chapter in the book covers the history of different local parochial schools: St. Patrick’s at Dougherty; Holy Ghost Academy and Sacred Heart in Rockwell; St. Francis Academy and St. Joseph’s in Mason City; Holy Family in Mason City and Sacred Heart in Manly. Cunningham, who grew up on a farm near Dougherty, was no stranger to the past parochial schools that graced nearly every community throughout the area. “I graduated from St. Patrick’s in Dougherty, so I experienced a lot of this history myself,� he said, adding he spent a lot of time scanning archives and other resources for the book’s content. “I’ve worked in libraries, and I know a little about research.�

“Roots and Connections� allocates a decent portion of it’s content to Newman Catholic itself, Cunningham said. Numerous local parishes from Mason City, Clear Lake, Manly, Plymouth, Rockwell, Cartersville, Swaledale, Hampton, Dumont and Geneva all helped contribute to Newman’s founding, which Cunningham felt connected the book to nearly every community throughout the immediate area. Cunningham said the book contains many historic photos and is a relatively quick read. Cost is $30 per copy, and it’s available at Book World, The Den or by contacting the author personally at his home via telephone. “Roots and Connections� is Cunningham’s seventh published book since 2000. He enjoys music, gardening and riding bicycle in addition to his history hobby. “I’m always working on something – I keep busy,� he said.

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Four-month-old Sophia Holland was fascinated by Santa Claus' snow-white beard during her visit Saturday in Rockwell. (Photo by Nick Pedley)

Jaxxen Hitzhusen, 2, was more than pleased to receive this sack of goodies from Santa Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Nick Pedley)

Left: Owen Wedmore, 5, was all grins and no fuss when he sat down with Santa to tell him his Christmas wish list. Middle: A precautious Cale Fredin, 2, needed his mother Elyse, to test Santa’s lap to make sure everything was kosher before he climbed on. Right: Room on Santa’s lap was scarce when Addison Meyer, 6, Taryn Meyer, 16, and Hadley Meyer, 1, visited the jolly ol’ elf Saturday at the Community Center in Rockwell. (Photos by Nick Pedley)

County 4-H Teen Council donates toys to the needy The Cerro Gordo County 4-H Teen Council found out that serving the community can be a fun experience in itself. The 4-H Teen Council spent Wednesday night, Dec. 11, purchasing Toys for Tots at Mills Fleet Farm in Mason City. The group raised money and was able to spend almost $400 and donate six large bags of toys to families in need for the holiday. The 4-H Teen council was careful to make sure they gathered a variety of toys for all ages and genders. Our 4-H Teen Council is made up of 12 members in 10th-12th grades from surrounding schools who work on various projects throughout the year. These projects can range from promotion and leadership to community service and fundraising. This year our council has done a great job of serving others and providing leadership. Members had a great time selecting the toys to purchase knowing they would be contributing to a merry Christmas for many youngsters. Larry "Tweet" Stadtlander was honored for 24 years of service to the Thornton City Council on Dec. 9. Stadtlander's first term began on Jan. 1, 1990, and his final term will expire on Dec. 31. Stadtlander choose not to seek a seventh term in November's election. (Submitted photo courtesty of Thornton City Clerk Michelle Duff)

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West Fork Dance Team receives Division I rating at state The 2014 Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Championships were held at Wells Fargo Arena and HyVee Hall on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6. There were over 5,000 individual participants representing 278 high school dance team and color guards. Routines were performed and judged in several categories: Pom, jazz, novelty, lights, military, hip hop, lyrical, hoopla, prop, kick, show production, color guard, allmale and co-ed. The teams were judged by an expert of judges from across the United States. The judges’ scores were based on appearance, choreography, execution, technique and general effect/showmanship. Teams were awarded Division I, II, III ratings along with trophy placements for those teams with the highest point totals. Teams were also recognized for academics, community service and sportsmanship. The West Fork Dance Team performed a pom routine at the state competition this year. They were awarded with a Division I rating. The dance team is coached by Kaci Harper and Amy McKee. “The girls worked very hard on this routine and we are so proud of their accomplishments,� stated the coaches. The dance team would like to thank the entire community for all

of their support this season and they hope to continue on in the future. The girls will be performing on Dec. 19, Jan. 9 and Feb. 4. A West Fork Dance Clinic for ages K-8th grade is scheduled for Jan. 12. The kids will then per-

form on Jan. 17 during halftime of the girls’ varsity basketball game. The cost to attend the clinic is $20, which includes a t-shirt. Forms are due back on Dec. 19. Please contact Kaci Harper at kaci.harper@westforkschool.org or 641-512-1021.

Members of the West Fork Dance Team include, kneeling, left to right: Madisyn Harper, Peyton Perkins, Ahna Larson. Standing, left to right: Samantha Harpert, Nicole Rich, Jordan Jackson, Sydney Kingery, Dezerae Poley, Erika Perkins, Coach Kaci Harper. Not picture, Coach Amy McKee. (Submitted photo courtesy of Kaci Harper)

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Every family has their own holiday traditions. Some travel to visit relatives, some stay home and some do nothing at all. It depends on your preferences, and I’ve started to notice a shift in the way even my own family celebrates Christmas each year. I’d say I grew up adhering to relatively standard holiday traditions. Each year I’d visit Santa Claus at the Town Hall; I’d recite one or two lines in the pageant at church; and I enjoyed tearing open presents on Christmas morning. It was as status quo as any other kid growing up in the Midwest, I imagine. My family had their own special holiday traditions as well. We’d head over to my grandparents on Dec. 24 for Christmas on my mom’s side, then we’d go to Christmas on my dad’s side the next night. Sandwiched in between was Christmas at our own house. We’d open presents, enjoy an omelet brunch around 10:30 a.m. and sip mimosas throughout the morning (sparkling grape juice and OJ for me and my sister). However, things gradually started to change over the years. We no longer had a large celebration at my grandparents’ house each Christmas Eve, as my cousins began starting their own families with their own traditions. Gradually, I lost interest in Santa and quit buying the spiel around age 9. To top it all off, my parents opted to forego the annual trip to the tree farm in favor of an artificial one, which never quite sat well with my sister and I. It seemed Christmas and its tradi-

8QGHU WKH *ROGHQ 'RPH 7RR By State Representative Linda Upmeyer House District 54 linda.upmeyer@legis.state.ia.us (515) 281-4618

December gives us a chance to close the books on 2013. As I look back on the past year and review what the Legislature was able to come together and accomplish, I am pleased about the strong bi-partisan work that was done to strengthen middle class. Plenty of attention is given to big pieces of legislation, but there are less talked about initiatives that have a significant impact on our state. Even if they do not grab headlines, these things contribute to our efforts to increase opportunities for Iowans. This year we focused on empowering the next generation of Iowans by investing in education. We enabled the ability to create entrepreneurial education accounts so that students can develop skills related to starting and running a business. We fought to keep college education accessible by freezing tuition at our state universities. That is something that had not happened in decades. We also had a number of items that should help ensure there are opportunities for young Iowans to stay here. The beginning farmer program was expanded to help the next generation continue the legacy of agricultural leadership in Iowa. A targeted small business program will make microloans available to the small businesses that are the backbone of our communities and engines of growth. To increase opportunities for today’s workers, we must address the

skills gap. This year we provided over $10 million for new initiatives that offer education and training for Iowa’s workers. This investment will help Iowans get the training they need to access new careers. The more progress we make in developing a skilled workforce, the more we will enable job growth and highpaying careers. Too often I hear from a company who wants to hire but is having trouble finding qualified workers to fill the job. When the problem becomes more serious, a business owner can feel like they need to move the jobs out of the state. We need to make sure that does not happen. Investing in better-educated graduates and better-trained adults is a smart way to let everyone know that Iowa is committed to providing the best workforce in the country. When we do that, opportunities in communities large and small will abound. Those opportunities are critical to strengthening our middle class and must always be a focus for us in the Legislature. I think we have made progress in 2013, and we need to build on that in 2014. This holiday season, be safe, stay warm and have a Merry Christmas! I appreciate hearing from you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with your thoughts and feedback at 515-281-4618 or Linda.Upmeyer@ legis.iowa.gov.

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tions had lost some of their glimmer, and the holiday fell into somewhat of a lull for me for a brief while. I just simply lost track of what made the season so special, but all that’s turned around. I credit nobody other than my niece and nephew for my turnaround. These two youngsters have reinvigorated a sense of childhood amusement about Christmas within me, and it’s extended to nearly every facet of the holiday in recent years. First and foremost, Santa Claus is very real once again. My nephew was quick to tell me last year that he needed to be nice to his little sister or else he wouldn’t get any presents. His younger sister was a little less versed in Christmastime lore, but she knew right away who packed all the unwrapped presents underneath the tree last Christmas Eve. “Santa!� she shrieked when I asked her who brought her a Minnie Mouse toy. It’s simply just fun watching a young child get so excited over Christmas. I really look forward to gift-opening time, but not for my own selfish purposes. Seeing my niece and nephew rip into presents brings back my own visceral memo-

West Fork board hears site visit review; Corn Bowl update By Nick Pedley West Fork Superintendent Darrin Strike reported that the school district received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the Department of Education following their visit earlier this month. Strike presented the findings to the board of education at their meeting Monday in Rockwell. The site visit, which is mandated for each Iowa school district every five years, provides state officials with an update on a school’s programming and progress while simulaneously shedding light on areas that need improvement. Overall, Strike said officials were impressed. “In a nutshell, they thought that we had a lot of nice things in place,� he said. Strike explained the findings from the Department of Educa-

tion were just a preliminary report, and the final statement would come within the next few months. While most of it was highlighted by positive remarks, Strike explained the report came with a few suggestions. The district got docked for a lack of fencing around the playgrounds, which will be a relatively easy fix. Strike said the district will have to completely surround the playgrounds to come into compliance. Additionally, the report suggested the district could improve its special education program by monitoring student progress better. Officials felt the district could do a better job of goal-setting for the students, and they also suggested special education teachers spend more time in an instructional role with students. “That’s something we’re dealing with from an administrative level,

and we’re trying to figure out if we have the right structure in place to accomplish that,� Strike said. Strike explained the district will have to submit a corrective action plan and put it in place by next fall to fix the issues. “I think the Department of Education is right on target with this,� he said. “Our data is showing that what we’re using might not be 100 percent effective.� There were areas to improve upon, but the board was content with report’s findings. Principal Randy Bushbaum said it was one of the most positive site visits he’s been involved with during his career. “Most of the things they were recommending were for things we were already doing. You know, ‘Keep doing what you’re doing!’ Like a pat on the back,� said Bushbaum.

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ries of tearing up wrapping paper as a child. Whether it was a Power Ranger or Play Dough set, I couldn’t wait to see what was next. Now, I can’t wait to see what they get next. Finally, these two kids got me thinking about the real reason for the season. My nephew was in his first pageant last year and he reminded me on Christmas Eve that it was Jesus’ birthday tomorrow. He couldn’t quite get through his short line at the play that night, but I think he might this year. Another year older, another year braver. Christmas has sort of reverted back its glory days of my youth now that I think about it. My sister and brother-in-law bought my grandparents’ house, and we restarted the tradition of hosting a Christmas Eve get together there. We go to the Christmas pageant, and Santa once again graces us with his presence, even though it’s not for me anymore. The tree is still fake, but I guess you’ve got to pick your battles. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas surrounded by the ones you love. It’s a special time of the year, and I hope all of you appreciate the time spent with family and friends.

HOLY NAME CHURCH 507 1st Ave NW, Rockford Phone 822-4950 Fr. Walter Brunkan Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass SACRED HEART CHURCH 305 Elm St., E., Rockwell Phone 822-4950 Fr. Rodney Allers Sundays 8 a.m. Mass RICHLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH 300 Elm St., Thornton Phone 998-2642 Pastor David H. Locklair Sundays 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 121 2nd St., N., Rockwell Phone 822-4919 Pastor Ken Livingston Sundays 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Time 10 a.m. Sunday School ST. PETER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 502 2nd St., S., Rockwell Phone 822-3101 Pastor Rhea Evanson Sunday, Dec. 22 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:45-10:15 a.m. Coffee before Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship

HANFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH 12411 Spruce Ave, Mason City Phone 423-7376 641-822-4657 Pastor Scott Sokol Sundays 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sun. Worship ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH 1001 9th Ave. S. Clear Lake Phone 357-3214 Msgr. Lilip Saturdays 4 p.m. Mass Sundays 9 a.m. Mass

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH 620 2nd St., Meservey Phone 358-6151 Rev. Rodney Meester Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship

ZION REFORMED CHURCH 2029B Jonquil Ave. Sheffi eld Phone 579-6186 The Rev. Arthur Zewert Thursday, Dec. 19 9 a.m. Bulletin Deadline Saturday, Dec. 21 2 p.m. Lohrbach-Meints Wedding Sunday, Dec. 22 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Junior Choir 7 p.m. SS Program Tuesday, Dec. 24 7 p.m. Candlelight Service

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 303 Monroe St., Rockwell Phone 822-4833 Rev. John P. Scherb Sundays 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:25 a.m. Worship

SWALEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Main St., Swaledale Phone 995-2252 The Rev. John P. Scherb Sundays 8:10 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 404 Maple St., Thornton Phone 998-2004/Pars. 358-6107 The Rev. Crystal Oberheu Sunday, Dec. 22 9 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School

In addition to the site visit report, Strike updated the board on athletic conference discussion. He said the Corn Bowl Conference sent letters to area schools inviting them to join the league, but there was no interest. Strike said there was talk about combining the Corn Bowl, North Iowa and North Central conferences and breaking the “super-conference� down into different levels. However, all discussion was speculative at this point. “The biggest thing on this is that there’s a lot up in the air,� said Strike. “Keep in mind, there’s a lot going on.� Strike said another meeting is scheduled for Jan. 9 to debate the issue further.

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The Pioneer Enterprise

Thursday, December 19, 2013

5HSRUWLQJ IURP WKH &HUUR *RUGR &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH Marriage License Holden Nyhus, 23, Forest City, to Brittany Jurgemeyer, 22, Altoon. Alexis Beyer, 31, Mason City, to James Baker, 34, Mason City. Sadie Siefken, 25, Clear Lake, to Jordan Meints, Clear Lake. Civil Court Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. George, Betty and Leslie Pierson. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 9. District Court The court handled five probation revocations and two cases of contempt. Tracey Heine, 40, Aredale, received a deferred judgment on December 9 for Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card, Less Than $1,000. Heine was placed on 730 days of probation and ordered to pay $105.47 in restitution, $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $625 civil penalty and $140 in court costs. Christopher Smith, 21, Forest City, pled guilty on December 9 to Interference with Official Acts Resulting in Injury and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Smith was placed on two year probation, sentenced to two days jail and assessed a $315 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $125 L.E.I., $78 in attorney fees, $10 D.A.R.E. and $100 in court costs. Robert Johns, 23, Mason City, pled guilty on December 9 to Driving While Barred, Habitual Offender. Johns was placed on one-year probation, sentenced to seven days jail and assessed $100 in court costs. John Gerhard, 53, Mason City, pled guilty on December 9 to Possession of a Controlled Substance, Third or Subsequent Offense. Gerhard was placed on five years probation, ordered to a residential facility for 180 days or until all benefits are achieved and assessed a $750 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $140 in court costs. Barbara Corey, 39, Mason City, pled guilty on December 4 to False Report to Law Enforcement Authorities. Corey was assessed a $65 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $100 in attorney fees and $140 in court costs. Marisa Walderon, 19, Northwood, pled guilty on December 4 to Forgery. Walderon was placed on three years probation and order to a residential facility for 180 days or until all benefits are achieved. Oliver Morehouse, 22, Mason City, pled guilty on December 9 to Third Degree Theft. Morehouse was placed on two years probation and ordered to pay $1,780.98 in restitution, $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $126 in attorney fees and $100 in court costs. Theran Ahtone, 19, Lawrence, Kan., pled guilty on December 9 to Possession of a Controlled Sub-

stance. Ahtone was sentenced to five days in jail assessed a $315 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $100 in court costs. John Gerhard, 53, pled guilty on December 9 to Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Gerhard was sentence to two days in jail and assessed a $1,250 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $84 in attorney fees, $10 D.A.R.E. and $140 in court costs. Robert Stangle, 54, pled guilty on December 6 to Operating While Intoxicated, Second Offense. Stangle was sentenced to 30 days in jail, placed on one-year probation and assessed a $1,850 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $100 in court costs. Christopher Cole, 24, Demotte, Ind., received a deferred judgment on December 4 for Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Cole was assessed a $1,250 civil penalty and $100 in court costs. Rosalie Bram, 23, Rockwell, pled guilty on December 6 to Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Bram was sentenced to two days jail and assessed a $1,250 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $84 in attorney fees, $10 D.A.R.E. and $100 in court costs. Lindsey Lundgren, 29, Minneapolis, pled guilty on December 4 to Operating While Intoxicated, Second Offense. Lundgren was sentenced to seven days jail and assessed a $1,850 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $120 in attorney fees, $10 D.A.R.E. and $100 in court costs. Kimberly Reuter, 28, Northwood, pled guilty on December 9 to Operating While Intoxicated, Second Offense and Operating a Vehicle Without Consent. Reuter was sentenced to 24 days in jail. Jacob Boelsen, 34, Mason City, received a deferred judgment on December 9 for Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Boelsen was assessed a $625 fine and $140 in court costs. Adam Boggs, 52, Mason City, received a deferred judgment on December 9 to Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Boggs was placed on one-year probation and assessed a $1,250 fine and $140 in court costs. Small Claims Cach LLC vs. Dean Miller. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 10. H&R Accountys, Inc. vs. Mark Sachen. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 10. Animal Medical Hospital vs. Michael and Laura Schilling. Case dismissed with prejudice on December 9. Hauge Associates, Inc. vs. Roxanne Holmes. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 6.

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Swaledale Garden Club members Juliene Bramer,Terri Ewers, Melicent Ames, Pam Carlson and Edna Peters decorated a "Noah's Ark" themed Christmas tree with the help of the residents of the Rockwell Nursing Home on Dec. 7. Christmas cookies were shared with the residents and staff. (Submitted photo courtesy of Juliene Bramer)

No. 10 North Butler hands No. 13 West Fork girls first loss of season, 60-48 By Kristi Nixon Right after entering the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union rankings, West Fork (No. 13) was dealt its first loss of the girls basketball season by No. 10 North Butler on Friday, Dec. 13.

Kenzie Siemens, who was scoreless in the first half, broke out in the second to lead all scorers with 18 points for the Bearcats (4-1, 2-0) in their 60-48 win over the Warhawks in Corn Bowl Conference action. Channing Wunsch added 15 and

Haley Landers 10 for the visitors, who trailed 26-21 at halftime only to rally. Although the Bearcats were out-rebounded by the Warhawks 3231, they were balanced with six for Wunsch and five apiece for Marisa Speedy, Emily Dolan and Siemens.

West Fork’s Courtney Larson had a team-high 11 points, added five assists, four rebounds and a steal for the Warhawks before fouling out. Sydney Shreckengost also fouled out, but scored nine, including 5-of8 from the free throw line. NB vs WF to page 5

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West Fork in control: Warhawks fly by West Hancock at a frantic pace By Kristi Nixon Everything about sixth-ranked (Class 2A) West Fork’s 84-62 boys basketball win over West Hancock indicated that it was in complete control. But to witness it, the game had moments where both were moving at a frenetic pace that were absolutely dizzying. The Eagles jacked up 29 threepointers, hitting 10 of them to try to keep the pace with an extremely fast offense that is the Warhawks. The recipient of that fast pace was 6-foot-5 senior forward Sam Amsbaugh. “They stop whoever they are going to guard,” Amsbaugh said. “With Hunter (Myers) and Spencer (Halloran) who both take it to the hole and shoot it well. Drew (Engebretson) is an outstanding shooter, and (Evan) Sprung is a great post presence, too. They chose to guard them tonight and those guys made good passes to me.” Amsbaugh scored 32 points on 14-of-16 shooting from the field and 4-of-5 from the free throw line with a pair of college recruiters watching. And he feels like he and his teammates are in mid-season form just two games into the season. “Most definitely, yeah,” Amsbaugh said. “Last year was our first year with a new coach and a new system and everything. Now we have a year under our belt, knowing the offense. We’re three months ahead of where we were in practice from last year and that has helped that much.” After taking a 33-9 first quarter lead, three Warhawks picked up their second fouls (Engebretson, Myers and Halloran) early on and West Hancock picked up the pace, hitting a couple of threes to outscore West Fork 20-6 before half. “Anytime you play a team that is known for driving to the basket, trying to get to the free throw line and people hitting threes can be dangerous,” West Fork coach Frank Schnoes said. “There was a span in the game there they started hitting a few threes and you can get yourself back into a ballgame pretty quick. “But I was happy with the way we responded in the second half. We have to go through that, otherwise down the road if it doesn’t happen then all of a sudden you’re in the tournament and you don’t know how to respond.” Schnoes said he was happy with the team’s start and pleased to see several on his bench on the floor when the game still had meaning. “Coach (Brian) Peterson’s club did a nice job of adjusting and dropping that full court off and working their way back into the game a little bit,” Schnoes said. “They are a good, young team, so I think they are go-

West Fork 84, West Hancock 62 West Hancock (3-1, 1-0) – Connor Sonius 3-7 3-3 11; Trevor Nalan 3-6 2-2 11; Nate Paulus 3-10 1-1 10; Nelson Barraca 1-8 0-0 3; Joey DeHart 0-0 0-0 0; Ricardo Ibarra 7-10 0-0 15; Ruter Colton 0-1 0-0 0; Vicente Gonzalez 0-1 1-2 1; Logan Weiland 0-0 1-2 1; Jordan Savoy 1-2 0-0 2; Jacob Hejlik 2-5 4-6 8; Robert Goerisch 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 2050 13-18 62. West Fork (2-0, 0-0) – Zach Greimann 0-0 0-0 0; Austin Neff 2-6 0-0 5; Hunter Myers 3-6 1-2 8; Spencer Halloran 5-7 5-6 17; Sam Amsbaugh 14-16 4-5 32; Drew Engebretson 2-9 1-2 7; Tanner Tuttle 0-0 0-0 0; Markus Wogen 0-2 0-0 0; Markus Wogen 5-6 0-0 10; Cody Wegner 1-3 0-0 2; Collin Schoning 0-0 0-0 0; Jacob Kuhlmeier 1-1 1-3 3. Totals 3356 12-18 84. W. Hancock 9 20 15 18 West Fork 33 12 20 19

Three point goals – WH 10-29 (Nalan 3-5, Paulus 3-7, Sonius 2-4, Ibarra 1-3, Barrraca 1-7, Colton 0-1, Savoy 0-1, Gonzalez 0-1); WF 6-13 (Halloran 2-3, Engebretson 2-6, Neff 1-2, Myers 1-2). Rebounds – WH 23, 4 off. 19 def. (Hejlik 8, Barraca 4, Sonius 3, Savoy 3, Goerisch 2, Nalan, Paulus, Colton); West Fork 30, 4 off. 26 def. (Myers 5, Halloran 5, Amsbaugh 4, Neff 3, Engebretson 3, Tuttle 3, Wegner 2, Kuhlmeier 2, Wogen, Sprung). Assists – WH 13 (Sonius 6, Paulus 2, Ibarra 2, Nalan, Gonzalez, Savoy); WF 17 (Myers 7, Amsbaugh 6, Halloran 3, Engebretson). Steals – WH 7 (Sonius 4, Ibarra 2, Paulus); WF 9 (Amsbaugh 3, Myers 2, Halloran, Engebretson). Blocks – WH 1 (Hejlik); WF 3 (Myers, Halloran, Amsbaugh). Total fouls – WH 17; WF 17. Fouled out – WH, Hejlik.

Left: Drew Engebretson of West Fork is fouled on the way to the basket by a West Hancock player during the Monday, Dec. 9 game at home. Below: West Fork’s Sam Amsbaugh goes up for two of his 32 points in the Warhawks’ home opener against West Hancock on Monday night. (Photos by Kristi Nixon)

ing to give some teams some grief in their conference this year.” Halloran finished with 17 points, Evan Sprung added 10 and Myers dished out seven assists in the convincing victory. But the Eagles kept dropping threes to fire up their crowd, but the closest they came to West Fork in the second half was a 10-point deficit at 51-41 with 3 minutes, 43 seconds to go in the third quarter. And the foul situation kept mounting for both teams. They combined for 34 fouls (17 apiece) and one Eagle fouled out. “They would make a three, you know, but we were always up 1525,” Amsbaugh said. “We knew we had to take care of business and we got it. “It definitely got a little chippy there, but we just had to play through

that stuff and play smart.” And Amsbaugh kept out of the fray by simply scoring, impressing coaches from Waldorf and Iowa Wesleyan Colleges who both talked to him after the game. He added six assists. “He’s been playing pretty well,” Schnoes said. “He’s really not taken time off all year, playing some AAU ball, and he works at his game and the kids do a nice job of finding him and he also does a nice job of seeing the other kids and he’s unselfish, even though he scored a lot tonight. “Kids are finding him at the right place at the right time and it’s nice for him to be that consistent. He just has a knack of getting the ball in the basket in and around the low post area. He’s been trying to work on his outside game and hit some outside shots.”

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Hansen earns first tourney title in West Fork wrestling history By Kristi Nixon Jacob Hansen, West Fork’s 120-pound freshman wrestler, went 7-0 at the Nashua-Plainfield tournament on Saturday to become the Warhawks’ first-ever tournament titlist in the school’s history. Hansen (7-0) earned a major decision against the host school’s Jacob Eick, 15-2, to help West Fork finish with 41 team points for 11th

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place out of 12 teams competing. Other finishes for coach Jared Arbegast’s Warhawks included sixthplaces for Colton Rowe at 132 and James Vestweber at 182. Both are 4-4. Clarksville won the team title with 232.5 points with two individual champions and three others in the final.

Team Scoring 1. Clarksville 232.5; 2. NashuaPlainfield 228; 3 Lake Mills 182; 4. Hudson 132.5; 5. Garner-Hayfield/ Ventura 123; 6. EdgewoodColesburg 105.5; 7. NorthwoodKensett 89; 8. Waterloo Columbus 75.6; 9. Gladbrook-Reinbeck/North Tama 72.5; 10. Riceville 44; 11. West Fork 41; 12. Rockford 34. Individual Results 120: First round, Jacob Hansen had a bye; Quarterfinal, Hansen pinned Austin Oborny G-H/V 3:17; Semifinal, Hansen pinned Ethen Erhardt (G-R/NT) 0:50; Final, Hansen major dec. Jacob Eick, N-P 15-2. 132: First round, Colton Rowe had a bye; Quarterfinal, Michael Olsen (LM) major dec. Rowe 12-2; Cons. Round 2, Rowe had a bye; Cons. Round 3, Rowe pinned Nathan Graves (Hudson) 5:54; Cons. Semi, Eric Schaffer (Wat. Columbus) dec. Rowe 7-1; 5th place, Jacob Back (Riceville) pinned Rowe 1:40. 138: First round, Jarel Arbegast had a bye; Quarterfinal, Omar Martinez (G-R/NT) pinned Arbegast 4:44; Cons Round 2: Arbegast had a bye; Cons. Round 3, Reece Reams (N-P) pinned Arbegast 1:37. 145: First round, Brandon Klaes (Riceville) pinned Austin Steil 3:13; Cons. Round 1, Steil had a bye; Cons. Round 2, Tristin Johanningmeier (G-R/NT) major dec. Steil 8-0. 182: First round, James Vestweber had a bye; Quarterfinal, Skyler Gilbert (Clarksville) pinned Vestweber 2:03; Cons. Round 2: Vestweber had a bye; Cons. Round 3: Vestweber pinned Dmitriy Strohbehn 5:21; Cons. Semi, Dylan Buechele (N-K) pinned Vestweber 3:41; 5th place, Jon Anderson (LM) dec. Vestweber 12-9.

West Fork's Jacob Hansen, far left, stands atop the podium after winning the 120-pound weight class at the Nashua-Plainfield Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14. He became the first Warhawk wrestler to win a tournament title. (Submitted photo)

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West Fork girls roll by West Hancock By Kristi Nixon After yielding the opening basket, West Fork’s girls basketball team scored 15 unanswered and left no one wondering the outcome of its first home contest against West Hancock, 70-31, on Monday, Dec. 9. The Warhawks were aggressive early and often in building a 35-point lead mid-way through the third quarter to start a continuous clock. West Fork came up with 15 steals and forced the Eagles into countless turnovers with its pressure, but also committed 21 fouls to send them to the free throw line. “We still have to do a better job of being smart,” West Fork coach Rodney Huber said. “Not fouling so much, being in better position. Sometimes when you get on them so fast, you have a tendency to pick on them and reach for the ball and that’s something we’re trying to get away from. “We’re going to play aggressive and we’re going to get out and that type of stuff.” A true team effort, two players finished in double figures with Lindsey Peterson tallying a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds while Sydney Shreckengost added 11 points and four steals. Courtney Larson and Madison Shreckengost each posted nine points with Larson pulling down six boards, handing out four assists and coming up with four more steals. It was an overall good night for junior starter Mickee Guritz, who scored eight, had two rebounds, an assist, steal and two blocks. “Our plan is to run-and-gun real fast, just keep moving, keep the team going so we don’t slow down and keep our adrenaline,” Guritz said. “(Coach) just warned us to keep our

hands off and move our feet a little bit more and don’t reach.” Huber was hesitant to say whether it was his team’s best performance in the early going, preparing his team for its biggest test of the season thus far against conference rival North Butler on Friday. “It’s hard to say,” Huber said. “I thought the first half wasn’t (our best). The second half, we played better. Even if it’s an opponent we beat up on, I’m still looking at things to get better in a game. That’s our mantra right now. “These first four games, coming into North Butler, we have to be better.” Guritz added that she felt the team looked good going up against the Bearcats. “I’m actually feeling really good,” Guritz said. “I know they’ve had some trouble, we’re just hoping whatever we do can get us to the win.” West Fork 70, West Hancock 31 West Fork (2-0, 0-0) – Taylor Logan 0-2 6-8 6; Courtney Larson 4-7 1-3 9; Cailey Weaver 0-0 2-2; Mickee Guritz 3-8 2-2 8; Kelsey Nierengarten 0-1 1-4 1; Madison Shreckengost 3-5 0-0 9; Lindsey Peterson 5-7 3-6 13; Anne Jorgensen 2-5 2-4 6; Sydney Shreckengost 5-10 1-5 11; Kaitlyn Liekweg 2-4 0-0 5; Kalynn Washington 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-49 18-34 70. W. Hancock 8 8 5 10 West Fork 22 15 21 13

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Three point goals – WF 4-12 (M. Shreckengost 3-5, Liekweg 1-3, Larson 0-1, Guritz 0-1, S. Shreckengost 0-2). Rebounds – WF 34, 12 off. 22 def. (Peterson 11, Larson 6, Jorgensen 3, S. Shreckengost 3, Logan 2, Guritz 2, Nierengarten 2, M. Shreckengost 2, Weaver, Liekweg, Washington). Assists – WF 13 (Larson 4, Logan 2, Weaver 2, Peterson 2, Guritz, M. Shreckengost, S. Shreckengost). Steals – WF 15 (Larson 4, S. Shreckengost 4, M. Shreckengost 2, Peterson 2, Guritz)). Blocks – WF 3 (Guritz 2, Peterson). Total fouls – WF 21.

Sydney Shreckengost, right, dives for a loose ball after a steal against West Hancock's Emily Leerar (5) during Monday night's game at Sheffield. Also pictured is Madison Shreckengost (22). (Photo by Kristi Nixon)

West Fork throttles conference foe By Kristi Nixon Sixth-ranked West Fork’s boys basketball team left no doubt as to the outcome of its conference match-up with visiting North Butler on Friday, Dec. 13. The Warhawks (4-0) took a 20-7 lead after the first quarter and never let off the gas as they downed the Bearcats, 83-48. Sam Amsbaugh continues to have a hot hand, throwing in 25 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field. Evan Sprung, who scored 14, was 7-of-7. Amsbaugh had an overall solid night, leading in rebounds with eight as well as assists and steals with four apiece. Drew Engebretson added seven points, three assists, two steals and block. Coach Frank Schnoes’ squad had a road conference game at Riceville on Tuesday, Dec. 17 before it finishes up before winter break at home in

West Fork 83, North Butler 48 West Fork (2-0, 0-0) – Zach Greimann 0-0 0-0 0; Austin Neff 2-6 0-0 5; Hunter Myers 3-6 1-2 8; Spencer Halloran 5-7 5-6 17; Sam Amsbaugh 14-16 4-5 32; Drew Engebretson 2-9 1-2 7; Tanner Tuttle 0-0 0-0 0; Markus Wogen 0-2 0-0 0; Markus Wogen 5-6 0-0 10; Cody Wegner 1-3 0-0 2; Collin Schoning 0-0 0-0 0; Jacob Kuhlmeier 1-1 1-3 3. Totals 33-56 12-18 84. N. Butler 7 13 14 14 West Fork 20 19 25 19

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Three point goals – WF 5-10 (Greimann 1-1, Engebretson 1-2, Neff 1-2, Myers 1-2, Amsbaugh 1-2, Halloran 0-1). Rebounds – West Fork 36, 19 off. 17 def. (Amsbaugh 8, Myers 7, Halloran 5, Sprung 4, Neff 4, Kuhlmeier 3, Wogen 2, Greimann, Wegner, Schoning). Assists – WF 22 (Amsbaugh 4, Halloran 4, Myers 3, Engebretson 3, Wogen 3, Sprung 2, Wegner, Schoning, Kuhlmeier). Steals – WF 12 (Amsbaugh 4, Myers 2, Engebretson 2, Sprung 2, Halloran, Tuttle). Blocks – WF 2 (Myers, Engebretson). Total fouls – WF 10.

North Butler 60, West Fork 48 North Butler (4-1, 2-0) – Jenny Rottler 0-1 1-2 1; Katelyn Shultz 0-1 0-0 0; Marisa Speedy 2-6 2-2 6; Kenzie Siemens 8-12 1-1 18; Lisa Feldman 2-8 4-6 9; Emily Dolan 0-4 1-2 1; Channing Wunsch 5-8 5-7 15; Haley Landers 4-8 2-6 10. Totals 21-49 16-26 60. West Fork (2-0, 1-1) – Taylor Logan 3-8 2-2 8; Courtney Larson 5-11 1-2 11; Mickee Guritz 3-3 1-1 6; Kelsey Nierengarten 0-1 0-2 0; Madison Shreckengost 1-3 0-1 2; Lindsey Peterson 2-3 3-5 7; Anne Jorgensen 2-3 1-2 5; Sydney Shreckengost 2-7 5-8 9; Kaitlyn Liekweg 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 18-41 12-23 48. N. Butler 14 7 18 21 West Fork 15 11 10 12

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Warhawks 0-2 at first-ever home meet at Sheffield By Kristi Nixon Ever since West Fork started its wrestling program, the Warhawks have always wrestled home meets at Rockwell. But on Thursday, Dec. 12, they held their first-ever home triangular against Central Springs and Newman, dropping a pair, including a competitive match with the Knights. The Panthers defeated West Fork 58-15 before topping Newman 5127, leaving the Warhawks to finish up with a 48-30 loss in the finale. Earning a pair of wins for coach Jared Arbegast’s squad were Jacob Hansen at 120/126 and Tanner Shreckengost (220). Hansen decisioned Mattheu McDonough 9-3 of Central Springs and pinned Newman’s Spencer Pham in 2 minutes, 15 seconds. Both of Shreckengost’s wins were by forfeit.

NB vs WF from page 4 Lindsey Peterson added 11 boards as West Fork fell to 4-1 overall, 1-1 in the Corn Bowl. The Bearcats, which only used eight players against West Fork, had all but one of its players score but felt the effects with a loss the next night against Class 3A HamptonDumont in overtime.

Central Springs 58 West Fork 15 120 – Marcus McDonough (CS) pinned Devlynn Sasse 1:13; 126 – Jacob Hansen (WF) dec. Mattheu McDonough 9-3; 132 – Dylan Mueller (CS) pinned Colton Rowe 1:49; 138 – Ethan Blanchard (CS) won by forfeit; 145 – Jarel Arbegast (WF) pinned Hunter Veech 5:11; 152 – Levi Nettleton (CS) major dec. Austin Steil 12-0; 160 – no match; 170 – Kegan Fingalsen (CS) pinned Matt Ries 1:31; 182 – Cam Moorehead (CS) pinned James Vestweber 5:12; 182 – Nick Miller (CS) pinned Morgan Steenhard 0:25; 220 – Tanner Shreckengost (WF) won by forfeit; 285 – Tommy Dalton (CS) won by forfeit; 106 – Caileb Pate (CS) won by forfeit; 113 – Coleman Waters (CS) pinned Justin Anderson 0:50.

Mason City Newman 48 West Fork 30 132 – Colton Rowe (WF) pinned Tristan Caulder 5:13; 138 – Peyton Scott (MCN) pinned Devyn Brady

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Three point goals – NB 2-9 (Siemens 1-3, Feldman 1-5, Speedy 0-1); WF 0-6 (M. Shreckengost 0-1, Liekweg 0-1, S. Shreckengost 0-1, Logan 0-1, Larson 0-2). Rebounds – NB 31, 9 off., 22 def. (Wunsch 6, Speedy 5, Dolan 5, Siemens 5, Feldman 3, Team 3, Rottler 2, Landers 2); WF 32, 10 off. 22 def. (Peterson 11, Larson 4, Jorgensen 3, M. Shreckengost 3, Guritz 3, Logan 2, Nierengarten 2, S. Shreckengost 2, Liekweg 2). Assists – NB 12 (Rottler 5, Feldman 3, Siemens, Dolan, Wunsch, Landers); WF 9 (Larson 5, Peterson, Guritz, M. Shreckengost, S. Shreckengost). Steals – NB 12 (Siemens 4, Speedy 2, Feldman 2, Wunsch 2, Rottler, Dolan); WF 9 (Logan 4, M. Shreckengost 2, Larson, S. Shreckengost, Peterson 2). Blocks – NB 3 (Dolan 2, Landers); WF, None. Total fouls – NB 16, WF 21. Fouled out – WF, Larson, S. Shreckengost.

3:02; 145 – Reed Rognes (MCN) pinned Jarel Arbegast 2:28; 152 – Michel Tan (MCN) pinned Austin Steil 0:48; 160 – Brenden Weber (MCN) won by forfeit; 170 – Matt Ries (WF) pinned Patrick Anderregg 1:56; 182 – James Vestweber (WF) won by forfeit; 195 – Coltan Hansen (MCN) pinned Morgan Steenhard 0:16; 220 – Tanner Shreckengost (WF) won by forfeit; 285 – Will West (MCN) won by forfeit; 106 – no match; 113 – Jeremiah Colon (MCN) pinned Justin Anderson 2:15; 120 – Jacob Hansen (WF) pinned Spencer Pham 2:44; 126 – Ben Ball (MCN) won by forfeit.

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Mrs. Ditsworth – Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want a trampoline, Yoda toys, monster trucks, Legos, and farm stuff. I have been a little bit naughty and a lot nice. I will leave carrots for the reindeer and food for you. Papa can come get you in his car and then bring you to my house in a fire truck. – Isaiah Ackerley Dear Santa, I have been really nice and never naughty. I want clothes, fire truck, a new doll with clothes and my ears pierced. I want Ethan to be nice to me. I will leave you milk and cookies and the reindeer some carrots. To ifnd my house look for a sign in front with a picture of our family. – Kiden Brown

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Dear Santa, I want a monster truck, a tractor with a trailer full of hay bales, and a dump truck. My sister wants a dog. Mom wants a new car and dad a cow. I will leave carrots for the reindeer. I have been nice. You know where I live because you know everything. – Tyler Fessler

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Dear Santa, I have been a little naughty and a bunch nice. I want my own Ipad, a real phone, a new toy car that I can drive, and a flashlight. Mom wants a neck rubber and medicine to make her neck feel better. Dad wants a new Skylander to play with. I will leave you cookies and milk. I moved so look for a brown house across from the library. – Austin Follmuth

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Dear Santa, I want play dough, an animal ring, a dog crown, and a slide. I have been really, really nice. Mom wants a fancy car and dad a new big, green truck. Jaris wants a real motorcycle. I leave you a sled, and the reindeer magic pink dust. Look for a big green house by the school. – Isabelle Furbush

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Dear Santa, I want a doll house, ring, sparkly high heels, pierced ears, and a little school play house. Mom needs a massage, dad wants his own bathroom, and Vincent a race car. I have been really nice and maybe a little bit naughty. I will leave 3 carrots for each reindeer and 9 cookies for you. I’ll ring the bell so you can find my house. – Ava Gauley Dear Santa, I want a race car with people and a parachute that is a remote control and has missiles on the back. Bring jewels for my mom, a picture for my dad and Cheyenne wants a baby doll. I’m a lot nice and little bit naughty when I tackle my friends. I will make a map so you can find my house; it is blue with a gate. – Alex Heitmann Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a doll, a blue car, a regular pillow, and a dress. My mom wants pretty pink shoes, and dad Duck Dynasty pillow and blanket. I will give you vegetables and the reindeer some fruit. Remember to look for a while house and a list. – Kayden Highley Dear Santa, I want Star Wars Legos, and magnets. I want to give mom some diamonds because she likes diamonds most of the time. Dad wants lots of cool movies, Yuvia wants an American Girl doll that has a hot air balloon, and Andres like Legos. I have been good, a little upset, not much though. – Miguel Maldonaldo

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Dear Santa, I want Thomas the Train pump it up, a slide, and dinosaurs. Dad wants a computer to text someone, mom needs a phone to take pictures and Kira wants diapers and a princess doll. I have been kind of nice and little bit naughty. I will leave treats and snacks for you and Rudolph. Look for a light hanging from my door. – Gunnar O’Brien

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Dear Santa, I want play dough, T.V. Barbie’s, and a bike with training wheels. Mom needs some cooking stuff because she likes to cook, especially tacos. Dad wants fishing stuff for ice fishing, Emme wants stuffed animals, and Allison wants Power Ranger stuff. I have been really nice. I will leave you cookies and carrots for the reindeer. Look for a white house with a porch. – Caitlin Pitzenberger Dear Santa, I have been nice at school and a little naughty at home. I want a Ipad, toy dinosaurs, pretend bow and arrow, new stuffed animals, coloring book, and an Incredible Hulk toy. Dad wants new pajamas, baseball, and bats. Don’t give mom high heels because she does not like them, give her a brush for her hair, hers looks old. I am leaving you Christmas cookies. – Knute Rogne Dear Santa, I want a real four wheeler, real bow and arrow, toy dirt bike, and a toy cheetah. Mom wants jewelry, it makes her look pretty. My dad wants an ATV so I will surprise him with it. I will leave you cookies and milk and the reindeer carrots. I have been a little bit naughty and kind of a lot nice to my sister. Look for the red rocking chair at my house. – Parker Sheriff Dear Santa, I want a little four wheeler, checkers, remote control rocket ship, and a green cart I can haul grain in. Mom would like a little Christmas tree to put ornaments on and dad a cow to feed. I have been really nice sometimes and a little naughty. I will leave you cookies, carrots and milk, and the reindeer carrots too. I moved but you know everything so you will find my house. – Cole Weaver Dear Santa, I have been a lot nice and never naughty. I want a doll named Sophia that’s on a show, IPad Touch, Kindle, computer to play games on. Dad wants chocolate because he loves it and mom wants a red carpet. I will leave you cookies and milk and the reindeer cookies too. Look for Mr. Maske’s old house it’s straight and then turn straight again. – Addision Wentz Dear Santa, I have been a little bit naughty and a very much nice. I want a Barbie laptop, pink Xbox, a calendar because I need to know what day it is, and a purple necklace. Dad wants a new laptop to do homework down stairs, mom would like 1 more sister, and Landon a bouncy ball. I will leave you cookies and I will pull grass and leave it in a bag for the reindeer. You can find my house by smelling the cookies. – Kaelyn Kampman Dear Santa, I want a bake oven so I can eat whenever I want, a book with you in it, talking and walking doll, erase board to draw on and coloring booklet of puppy and me. Give my mom a bake oven too and my dad a puzzle. I will leave you a present, and cookies, and the reindeer a carrot. – Sydney White Mrs. Bushbaum – 1st Grade Dear Santa I hope I am bein rilly good this year. How are you going on thos present? I hope you are boing rilly good on thos present. For Christmis I want a Electric scotr and a bit baer. From Leah Dear Santa, how are the elfs and how is mis Clos? How are you and how do you cary soma prezinzs? Can you ples bring me amarcignil doll. I have ben gud. Pez can you get a ipad. Can you get me a fone. From, Katlyn Dear Santa, How can you fit throo the chibny? Have I been good or bad? Does mrs. Clos make the best cookis? I like the vialin you brot me. I wood like it if you biing me Saige and bild a bear Roodolf and I pad. Thank you from Eastyn Dear Santa, when will I get to see Missis claws? When was rudoff the red nose raindear born? Thank you for my Pokemon. I want monster 500. I want an ipad. Thank you. From Dyllan Dear Santa, I hope you have a nuf previs? I am going to put the cooeis on the cownter. I hope that you have a god day. I wont a cindl, ifone, and a slidow fone. Frum Maddi

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Dear Santa, You are the Best crismis givr and I like You. Plez can I have a lago set and can I plez have a Brbe set and can I plez have anuther lago set. Merry Chrismis? Love, Amarea

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a whole LEGO star wats set of LEGOS. The DS game of LEGO star wars one, a whole LEGO Chima set. I like you. I like your reindeer. From, Gabe

Dear Santa Clos, How maeny Elvs do you have? How do you get down the chivune? How have I ben good or bad? From Jarren

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me the games Don’t Break the Ice, Cootie, and Don’t Spill the Beans. I would love to get Berenstain Bears or Curious George books. A CD of Fifty Fun songs would be great too! Play-doh is fun to play with. Love, Rylee

Dear Santa, I like your sled. I like your reindeer. How are the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? Will you please being me a tractor, a gain cart, and a green combine, Thank you, Austin Dear Santa, I like your efl. I like your bels. I like you. I want for krsms a IPad and a Ds and a 3D. From, Jordan Dear Santa, Thaingn you for all the gifv. I am good. Can I hava a ezeebakeuvn and a bag and a book. From Sarah Dear Santa, How are you, Mrs. Claws, and your elfs doing? Who fees the baby raindeer when you are gone? Thank you for coming. I’m only asking for New super Ligel U. From, Ethan Dear Santa, How do you fly the slay? How do you get raindis to fly? I want to get a puzzl and I wan Zumer and a desk. I hope you have a good day on Christmas day? From Emersyn Dear Santa, How do you fli with the prest and you in the sled? How do you stop at evry hows? So yyuor randear eat karits? I wish fou a toy tractrs, from Asi Dear Santa, How do you fit all the toes in yor bag? Thaco for all my presis. Can I ples have a mine ipad and a exbox? From Bradyn Dear Santa, How do you put all the presns sin the slay? Did you se the riandeare eat? I ben good this yeere. Thack youfor the bordgam. I want a leepistre. I want a train pleez. I want a graf. Froun Ava Mrs. Wegner – 2nd Grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like leog star wars sets. I would also lke pokeymon exs to battle people. I would also like silley spray to spray my brother. How can you live forever? Love, Dylan Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like money, Barbies, and a ds. Thank you! Mrs. Claus do you have 1,633 elves? Santa I think that your elves are the best. Do you have children? Your friend, Hannah Dear Santa, I wont to no if I am being good. I wont a Baby A live with baby food, Pokemon pictures. I want to know if santa’s reinder jump on people’s houses. Love, Riley Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a dirt bike, and a squirt gun and a car. My favorit raindeer if Comet. How many elves do you have? From, Austin Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a laptop, puppy, and Lego Friends. I will leave you milk and cookies. For the reindeer I will leave carrots. Will you get me a lot of presents? Love, Morgan Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like some legos, and a tractor tile machine a remote control monster truck, and 3d.s games. How many reindeer to do you have? Happy holidays, Gavin Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a leap pad, Olivia’s Lego friend house, a furry for real the big cat. How is the reindeers? How is Rudolph to? Thank you! Mr. Claus Mrs. Claus Love, Kacie Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a new D.S. and some Lego friends, and some Christmas money. I hope your reindeer are ready for Christmas. How do your elves make toys for us? Love, Kaylie Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like elf magic, a four wheeler and some Lego star wars sets. I hope your safe flying. How old are your reindeer? I wish you an early Christmas. Your friend, Jaxen Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Lagos and candy in my stoking! Last year I got a key. Does it work? Love, Breea Dear Santa, I would like Lego Star wars things and when darth v is getting made and figres, 3ds games for legos. How mene elves do you have? From, Carter

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a tablet. I would like a dirt bike, and some money. How do you live forever? Happy holidays, Landon Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a ds and games, and cars. How can the reindeer jump on people’s houses? Love, Blake Mrs. Twedt – 3rd Grade Dear Santa, What is your phone number? For Christmas I want an Iphone. I also want the American girl doll McKenna. I would also like a real puppy! My sister would really like perfume. I wish there would be more craft stuff in the world. Sincerely, McKenna Q. Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? For Christmas I would like a glitzy globe. I would also like a iPod. Another thing is an Pokemon Pack My dad would like new tools. I wish for the world that people will stay helthy. Sincerely, Raelynn N. Dear Santa, How old are you? For Christmas I would like a snowcone machine please. I would love a real Ipad mini. Another thing I would like is all the flavers to come with the snow cone machine please and thank you. For my family to have fun on Christmas. I would like to have no bad people in the world. Thank you, Mackenzie A.

Dear Santa, How many fire places do you have? May I have an ipad. For Christmas I would like an ipod touch. I would like a Bridedol. Please give my little sister Halo Kitty brideol. I wish people would not litter. Merry Christmas, Mercedes L. Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? May I please have a Wii U. Another thing is an American Girl Doll desk please. I would love to have a American Girl Doll school set pease to. Please give my mom a popcorn machine. I wish every body as a family. Merry Christmas, Keelee S. Dear Santa, Am I on the good list? I want for Christmas is planetfrogs, ipad, and Caroline the American girl doll. For my cusin Shon I want him to get a rowket. I wish there is no robers. Love, Hunter P. Dear Santa, Do you like the North Pole? For Christmas I would like a motor scooter. May I please have an Ipad. I would like a kitten. My mom would like an Ipad. I wish the world could have more money to go on vacation. Thank you for Christmas, Mya M. Dear Santa, Do you have kids? For Christmas I would like an ipod case. May I plase have tiny mates. Another thing I would like is a XBOX 1. My brother Colin would like the wii game called Skylanders Swap Force. I wish the world had less litter. Sincerely, Emma M. Dear Santa, Have you seen a poler bear? For Christmas I would like an iphone 5s. Santa I would like pokemon cards. One thing I would like is minecraft for my XBOX 360. Nate would like Skylanders Swap Force. I wish there was no tornados. Sincerely, Riley A. Dear Santa, What is it like in the north pole? For Christmas may I please have an I-phone five. Another thing is a XBOX360 and games. I would also like a lab top. For are class I want 17 more I-pads. For Amarika I want less littering. Merry Christmas, Trey O.

Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? For Christmas I would like Legos. Another thing I would like for Christmas is an Ipod touch. May I please have new snow pants. My dog chewed mine up. I’m sure my mom would like a Kindle. It would be nice if there were no storms. Merry Christmas, Ava H.

Dear Santa, Is Rudolph’s nose really red? For Christmas I would like a lava lamp to put in my room. Another thing that I would like is a Electric Scooter. It would be awesome if you got me a Ipod to. My brother really wants a couple of Nerf guns. I wish there were no bad people in the world. Merry Christmas, Ellie W.

Dear Santa, Do you really have magic? For Christmas I would like to have an ipod. May I please have a xbox one. I would like is a big rearmat control airplain. For my family we would like to have a lot of money. I wish the world to be helthy. Marry Christmas, Hunter S.

Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? For Christams I would like an ipod tuch. Another thing a infinity guy. May I please have a iphone 5. My cusin would like legos. I wish there would be no storms. Sincerely, Nicholas N.

Dear Santa, How many houses do you go to? For Christmas I would like a new ipod case. May I please have a zebra blanket. I would like a basketball shirt. Please give my parents a basketball shirt. I wish people would not litter. Merry Christmas, Maci S.

Dear Santa, Do you like your job? I would like furby boom for Christmas. One thing I would like for Christmas is Disney Infinity for the Wii. Another thing I want for Christmas is a Kindle Fire HDX with a case. My Dad wants a huge couch and no more toys. I wish that there is no more liter. Sincerely, Allison P.

Dear Santa, What is it like in the North Pole? May I please have the TITANIC for Christmas. For Christmas I would like a X-BOX ONE. May I please have an i-pad. I want my parents to move to Florida. I wish there was no snow please. Sincerely, Joshua D.

Dear Santa, Is Mrs. Claus having a baby yet? I would likea new furby. May I please have new bed. For Christmas I would like to go to Disney again. My mom would like her own bedroom. For Iowa I would like it to not have storms. Merry Christmas, Paula J.

Dear Santa, Howdo youget in the Rogne house? For Christmas I would like a Taylor Swift CD with all of the songs please. May I place have for Christmas some magnets square long ones and grey please. I would like for Christmas some gum any kind of gum please. My cousin would like a Mickey Mouse toy please. My wish for the world every boddy has a home. Thanks, Brelynne Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? Santa can I have an I pad tuch for Christmas I’d realy like one. Anoter thing id like is Americin Girl doll Sage. I already have one id like one. For Christmas id like a Furby Boom that’s the thing id like the most! For Christmas mom Shelly would like owl decorations she liks owls! I hope the homes people find homes soon! Merry Christmas, Rachel H. Dear Santa, How old are you Santa? May I please have an Ipod. I would like the Barbie walking horse. One other thing I want is all of the Sage stuf and her. My parents would like a new car. I want for the world that you do not have to pay for anything that you buy. Thank you, Brooke G. Dear Santa, Is Rudolph’s nose realy red? For Christmas I would like an Ipod. May I please have a American girl doll. I would also like a colorful furby. What y brother Gavin would like for Christmas is a humongous tractor. I wish that no body gets killed. Merry Christmas, Ava C.

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