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Volume 10, Number 45 ☼ Thursday, November 7, 2013 ☼ nssun@iowatelecom.net ☼ 641-637-4031 ☼ $1 Single Copy
The North Mahaska Community School District presented an all school musical on Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th, under the direction of Mrs.Tara Carrico. Approximately 500 fans came out to the performance of ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’, a story based on characters by Damon Runyon.
Former Music Teacher’s Legacy Becomes Part of Show
A former music teacher, the late Grace Grosenbach, may only be a memory for the folks that attended the New Sharon High School back in the 1940’s but her musical legacy was part of the ‘Guys and Dolls’ performance at North Mahaska, some 70 years later as all the gloves that the girls wore belonged to the former teacher. The Grosenbachs lived on a farm north of New Sharon. Mrs. Grosenbach taught music at many schools besides New Sharon including, Algona, Vinton, Lacey, Barnes City, and Montezuma. ‘Mrs. G’, as many students would call her, taught mostly high schools, but The late Grace Grosenbach, was many times had elementary school a music teacher at New Sharon students also. She was well known for her ability to make students crepe School. paper costumes. Mrs. G helped with community plays, Christmas Programs and led the choir at the New Sharon United Methodist Church. During war time when men were in the armed services, Mrs. G was called back to teach and would often spend time going from one school to another throughout the school day. In, 1972, Mrs. Grosenbach retired from the Montezuma School District. In 1996, she passed away, leaving a legacy for her love of music.
The many gloves that were worn in the NM musical originally belonged to the late Mrs. G. The gloves now belong to Mrs. Vivian Robinson of New Sharon.
North Mahaska Presents ‘Guys And Dolls Jr.’
Sky Masterson (Jacob Dahm) and Sarah Brown (Jenna Carrico)
Nathan Detroit (Coleton Davis) and Miss Adelaide (Shayna Ullrick)
The Gamblers
Lt. Brannigan: MaKenzie LaRue
Vermeer Manufacturing Hosts NM Students
The Mission Band Members
Earlier this fall, North Mahaska students took part in Vermeer’s Manufacturing Day. A group of fifty five students and four teachers (Mrs. Downs, Ms. Foster, Mr. Groom, and Mr. Augustin) participated in manufacturing plant tours, and demonstrations in the following areas: painting, engineering, welding, 5S, and lean manufacturing. CEO Mary Andringa shared words about advanced manufacturing at Vermeer, along with the demand for skilled workers. It was a great opportunity for students to view real-world application of the skills they’re learning in a variety of classes at NM.
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This will be short and hurried as I had some phone calls and got a late start. Our grandson’s, Camden Watson and Josh Rockwell finished up the crop and moved things here and there for the cold weather. Josh came home two weeks ago from the Oil fields of North Dakota. He was helping with the engineering part of the new high way going into the fields. In the Progressive Farmer, October 2013 there was an article about issues of high land prices and we are nearly up to Russia in barrels of OIL. In June it stated in the paper that the state of North Dakota had an almost $850-million budget surplus at a time when many states are cutting their budgets. Much of the oil income flows to new businesses, witch generate new tax revenues. Remember that some land was going for $25,000. an Acre. One farmer said he counted 3,300 trucks in one day roaring down the gravel in front of his house. The two lane highway 23 is a quarter miles away and day and night they are working. Josh told us he was offered a full time job any time and with his new diploma as an engineer. He said that was the last place on earth he planned on going back to. Just like the days of the Gold Rush towns were booming over night and the quality of farming is becoming a thing of the past. $300 a night for motel rooms and a small apartment if you could find one well over a thousand dollars a week.
Sunday after church found us in Grinnell meeting with friends for lunch with Dale and Barb Heishman and Meda Carey, Dahl and Patty Wickham and Raymond and I. Meda had worked at the Sale Barn in Montezuma for a while and had not see the others for over ten years. We had a good time. We spent Friday evening at dominoes with his Mother Lucille. Just after her 101 birthday on Dec. 2 she plans on going out to Las Vegas with her youngest daughter, Luanne. Mike and Derek Watson stopped in as they have been down for deer hunting. I think they all have got two or maybe 3. Fred needs to wear something orange as one deer didn’t see him in camouflage and almost ran over him. Those deer has sure ruined several of our good new trees. Isn’t there enough in the woods??? Our granddaughter Abigail Watson from Traer was 7th in a State Run. She is a junior at North Tama. Don;t forget to learn to cook Abi while you are winning all those medals. Some of the Grade students have moved into their new rooms. Kieren in kingergarten moved back down to the hall near the pre=school room. She really likes the new room. If I could find my Master Garden book maybe I could look up wether to mow the yard again or leave it now untill spring. I say no to mowing it now to protect it and RL wants to mow it, so who is right!!!!!!!!
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by Ada Kay Van Maanen Sunday, October 27 dinner guests of Lowell and Linda Goemaat were Dawn and Johny Gomez, Cody Blake and Abbi of Monroe. On Monday, October 28, JOhn and Lois Klyn joined the siblings of Lois at the longterm care at the Pella Hospital where their sister Janice Hoksbergen lives. They celebrated Alma Witzenberg’s birthday.Coming from Michigan to join the family gathering was Theresa Bruxvoort. Tom and Theresa Anderson attended the soccer game for Logan and Jordon Failer. Birthday wishes to Eloise Collins on November 11, Ruby VanWyk on November 16 and Roger Beason on November 17. On Saturday, November 11 Krisitn Figland and Kirsten and Linda Goemaat spent the weekend at Cantril for shopping. Theresa Anderson returned recently from a weekend in Nebraska after visiting her daughter, Lawson,2 years old and Everest 8 months old. Theresa enjoyed her visit with her family. They had a great time and all went to the pumpkin patch. While Theresa was in Nebraska, Tom Anderson played his guitar at the last farmer’s market held outside in Des Moines. He plans to play his
guitar again at the farmer’s market held inside. John and Lois Klyn attended the Peoria Chrisitan grade school bazaar in Peoria. Grandchildren Teryn and Jax spent Saturday and also overnight on Saturday with Dot and Denny Zylstra. Keagan and Kayle DeWitt neighbors of the Zylstras were over to play with Teryn and Jax. Grandson Canden was wrestling on Saturday and Sunday in Waterloo. The Taintor Youth Group meets on Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. and the adult bible study group meets also on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Monday morning visitors of Trudy Wehrle were Linda Goemaat and her granddaughter Kirsten and Hayley Figland. In the afternoon Linda, Kirsten adn HAyley made cookies together. The Taintor Ladies Circle met on Monday, November 4 at the home of Trudy Wehrle. Present were Ester VanWyk, Bev Flanders, Linda Goemaat and Ruth VanWyk. Ruth led the devotions on “Set apart Christ in your heart.” Esther VanWyk provided the refreshments. Enjoy your week.
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Most Internet access accounts come with a few basics that let you begin sharing information around the Internet, and even enough to build your home on the “web”. This sharing helps new users as they begin using the internet when communicating with family, friends, coworkers, clients, and who knows who else that may be out there. You start off with an email address given to you by your Internet Provider. You can use email to stay connected with friends, co-workers and family; and email has become so engrained in our culture that many people consider it more important to their ability to communicate as their telephone. Many Internet Providers also offer free or low-cost web space for hosting a small personal website, with a URL like www.yourISP. com/~username) , and that’s good enough to store a few files and put up a few web pages for your friends and family to see. This is what started the explosion in popularity of the World Wide Web, when everyone from parents and grandparents
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On November 4, the 50+ Club met in the City Park building with 38 members and guests in attendance The serving committee was Millie Venator and Dixie Wheeler. The tables were decorated in liew of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Guests were Charlie Van Kampen, Goldie Boese, Don Vander Hart, Ted VerSteegh. Birthdays: Wanda Edwards, Elizabeth Williams, Bob Templeton. Art Kennis gave the table blessing. After the meal entertainment was given by Alice’s Gospel Group from Oskaloosa: Alice Menne, Guitar, Donna De Jong Saw & Spoons, Don Rhine Sticks and Tambourines, Pastor Barner, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin. Our business meeting consisted of Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, Sunshine report by Anna Mae Williams. Treasurer report by Ruby De Young. Art read a story of Six Boys, 13 hands. The club decided to bring $5.00 worth of food per person for the food pantry, this meeting will be on December 2, 2013. Committee for December is Anna Mae Williams, Fran Ferguson.
WE THANK YOU!
On behalf of the NM Elementary... A sincere thank you to ALL the corporate sponsors, community members, families, staff and students that supported this years First Annual North Mahaska Walk-A-Thon. We raised over 12,000 that will be used to help support educational opportunities for all students in our elementary school.
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Reflections
by Wilma Kaldenberg we used horses to pull the full wagons home - how different from the way crops are harvested in this day and age! I just pulled up my World Book Encyclopedia (copyrighted in 1956) to read how our state has been described in its early history. I think it is beneficial, at times, to review those lessons that we studied so long ago in our schools. I’ll include in this column the lines from the first paragraphs of the Encyclopedia’s pages describing “Iowa the Hawkeye State.” : “Iowa is named for a tribe of Indians who once lived on the prairies betweeen the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The name was first given to the Iowa River, then to Iowa Territory, and finally to the state. Iowa is sometimes called “The Hawkeye State.” This name honors Black Hawk, a chief of the Sauk Indians, who fought to keep his people’s hunting ground. The pioneers transformed the rolling, grass-covered prairies of the Iowa country into the garden spot of the Mississippi Valley. The men who first plowed the prairie sod uncovered some of the richest farm land in the United States. Today Iowa is known everywhere as the “land where the tall corn grows.” More of its area is devoted to farming than in any other state. The black soil of this state is estimated to be worth more than all the sillver and gold mines in the world. Iowa leads the states in the value of farm lands and buildings. Few states grow a larger part of the nation’s food supply. Iowa ranks first among the states in the growing of corn, oats, popcorn, and timothy seed, and in the number of hogs, horses, chickens, and eggs. It is among the leading states in the total value of all livestock. Only Illinois raises more soy beans than Iowa. Iowa produces more butter than any other state except Minnesota. The state ranks among the leading states in the production of honey.” I found some of these statements rather interesting since I seldom give much thought to such information. And I realize some of the statements may no longer be true since they were copyrighted more than fifty years ago. However, I am happy I can say that Iowa has been my home through all my life except for the two years in Fort Benning, Georgia, where my husband, Gilbert Steenhoek, served as a cook at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Time is fast moving on this Friday afternoon and I’m reminded that I have not been at my computer to do a little reflecting. This morning I had the privilege of spending my time with great grandson Sayer. Daddy Travis Turnbull brought him to my room about 7:30 and he was able to spend the morning with me. He is a happy little boy and is very capable of finding things to do that occupy his time. Of course, he enjoys the children’s televsion programs on channel 11 so we had the TV on most of the morning. He also displayed his knowledge of the alphabet. He would pronounce a letter, and be pleased if I would say a word that began with that letter. And he also enjoyed some little treats like some of the “corn” candy he found on my kitchen counter! Our days at Fair Haven East offer many activities that we may enjoy. Monday evening we viewed the Classic “old-time” movie entitled “Pride of the Yankees.” We viewed the life of ball-players who enjoyed that sport many years ago. Tuesday we were invited to the 3rd floor for what was called “Nu-Step Training; that was a demonstration of what we old folks would describe as being “new machinery.” It reminded us of the tricycles we enjoyed when we were growing up except that this machine was developed in such a way that we could step into the seat and pedal - but it did not move! I believe it will be available in that location for those of us who would like to use it - for pleasure or for efforts to exercise our legs with the hope that it will be profitable for us. On Wednesday two local pastors presented a Bible Study: Pastor Nolder at 10:00 a.m. and Pastor Gene Newman at 6:45. On Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Millie Vos came to favor us by playing on the piano many of the old-time hymns that have been very meaningful to us during our life-times. It’s hard for me to realize that we are nearing the the celebrations of Thanksgiving and Christmas! Since I haven’t been riding around rural areas very much recently, I haven’t seen the change in scenery that this season of the year brings. Nor the busy work of the farmers as they harvest the crops and bring them to their destinations. All these activities are performed in such different ways from the memories I have of corn-picking, for instance, when I was still living with my parents on our rented farm. Corn-picking when
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Barnes City News by Mollie Loving
Phyllis Rauch celebrated her birthday on Nov. 7. Last Friday and Saturday evenings North Mahaska presented the musical “Guys and Dolls”. Everyone was awesome and we enjoyed it both nights. Cast members included Alex Schultz as Harry the Horse, Gabe Hammen as Big Jule, Andrea Loving as one of the mission band members, and Landen Playle as one of the gamblers. Melinda Hammen helped with lighting and curtain. The Barnes City Methodist Church held a soup supper last Saturday evening. Chili and potato soups were served, along with sandwiches, cake, and bars. A worship service was held after supper. On Monday of this week the North Mahaska girls began basketball practice. Fall Awards Night was held on Monday in the auditorium. The Nov. fire department meeting will be held on the 14th at 7:00 P.M. at the fire station. Monthly training will be held on Nov. 21st at 7:00 P.M. at the fire station.
Don’t forget to take your recyclables to the recycle bin in town. It is located in the alley on the north side of City Hall. The Barnes City scrapbookers and card makers will be getting together on Nov. 16th from 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 700 Cherry Street with Jen Henry. On Nov. 22nd Jen is having a Christmas card class. You would be making some beautiful, homemade Christmas cards to send to your family and friends. The Barnes City Betterment Club is having a community pop can drive. The money from donated pop cans will go to the Christmas toy fund for the Barnes City Community Christmas to be held in Dec. Cans may be dropped off in the trailer at Don Baker’s at 500 Elm Street. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! It is my favorite holiday. Being with family, eating a wonderful meal, relaxing, watching football, and reflecting on all that I am thankful for, make it a great day. (I won’t be out shopping on Thanksgiving.)
Birth Announcement Austin William Boender
Matthew and Megan Boender of Oskaloosa, Iowa are the parents of a baby boy, Austin William Boender, born at 6:52 am on May 24, 2013 , weighing 7 lbs and 15 oz at the Pella Regional Health Center, Pella, Iowa. His maternal grandparents are Larry and Shirley Anderson of Longview, Texas. His paternal grandparents are William and Julie Boender of rural New Sharon, Iowa. His paternal great grandparents are Marvin and Carol Rus of rural Leighton, Iowa and Harry and Elizabeth Boender of Oskaloosa, Iowa. His paternal great, great grandmother is Erma Steenhoek of Pella, Iowa.
Anniversary Announcement McKays Celebrate 50 Years Happy 50th Anniversary Happy 50th Anniversary to Gary and Patty McKay on November 16th. Their family is requesting a card shower to help them celebrate. Please send your cards, notes or stories to: 1606 Hobart St., Grinnell, IA 50112
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First Job My first job right out of high school in 1961 was at the Oskaloosa Public Library. At 18 and an avid reader, it was like putting a chocoholic in a candy store. I really had no business being there. The lure of books was powerful and overwhelming and actually interfered with my job. The Library Director and my boss was an older maiden lady, Miss Elizabeth Michner, who seemed to take her job quite seriously. She wore nice clothes and spoke in sort of a raspy voice which she was constantly clearing. Welcome visitors to her office were always greeted warmly with big smiles. The other employees at the library were a nice mix of several older women, three of whom seemed especially sweet. Mary seemed to have been at the library for probably as many years as it had been in existence, which wasn’t at all true, as the library was first established in 1903. She was tall with dark gray braids wound on top of her head and a warm, loving personality. Everybody, including me, loved Mary. Another employee was Martha. She lived right down the street in a big old two-story square house. Martha was also tall, but where Mary was slight, Martha was big boned. She had short dark hair, a wonderful smile, soft voice and pleasant personality. I was always drawn to Martha and her wisdom. What a cherished person she was. Upstairs in the children’s department, which is where I was first assigned to work, was another very nice lady, Mrs. Rowe. She was always helpful and kind, and looked out for the new young librarian. After a little training, which included checking out books with a clever little stamp attached to a pencil—you could manipulate the stamp with that day’s date and then flip it around to write on the card—plus an overview of each room and its purpose, I was ready to sally forth. I remember one of the librarians showing me around. I was especially taken with the large wooden display rack located in the big northeast room which held all of that day’s newspapers opened out and hung over the various rods. Of course then everyone used the large card catalogs with their rows and rows of carefully typed information about each and every book. The library was run well and efficiently, ably serving town and rural patrons. The brick building itself, which I learned just recently was in the Jeffersonian Revival style of architecture, was large and imposing. The rooms are spacious with tiled floors and grand, high ceilings. Having been a big lover of books since a young child, I was overjoyed the day my maternal grandfather took me by the hand and walked us up the six or so blocks to the library to sign up for my first real library card. I was probably 14 at the time. He was thrilled to be able to do this for me and it meant the world to me. I remember looking at that card with my name on it. All those books! I could read forever! Now at 18, my dream had come true—I was actually going to work at the library. One of my duties was to “read” the shelves. This meant to glance at the spine of each book, noting author, title, and catalog number and put it into its proper place on the shelf so it could be easily found. One of my first assignments was upstairs where all the children’s books were; two big rooms of them with windows all around making it a bright, sunny place. It didn’t matter these books were for kids. I was
drawn to them like a bee to honey. I sat on my little stool hunched down in front of a shelf, although what was getting “read” was the book, not just the spine. What should have been easily whisked through in short order took me hours and days as I would spot a book with a fascinating title and that was it. I was off to Neverland. If someone had tried to be helpful by saying, “Why don’t you just make a stack of the books you would like to read and take them home?” it would have looked, I don’t doubt for a minute, like the Great Wall of China. As it was, I took books home constantly. At that time of my life I had not yet learned the discipline necessary when a book lover finds themselves anywhere near books, let alone a whole room, nay, a whole building full of them. I was in heaven, but not for my employer. It was nearly impossible for me to see a book title and resist pulling it off the shelf and opening it to take a “quick look”. Another job given me was to trundle down the stairs to the old basement to sort and straighten the dusty piles of magazines shelved there such as National Geographic, which dated back to the 1920’s. This is also the place were books that had lost their jackets were protected by brushing on a mixture of shellac and alcohol to shield their hard covers from wear and tear. It was quiet and rather lonely down there as I toiled away, but I enjoyed the work. Do you remember what you did with your first paycheck? I do. I was overjoyed to have my own money and went right out and bought a nice raincoat with a matching umbrella (this really was necessary as I walked to work each day), a wicker basket, and two pillows for my bed. I kept that job for about a year before moving on to the next one. I am pretty sure Miss Michener was glad to see me go. When I married and had small children, I took care of the kids and my work during the day and would then read voraciously at night, sometimes until the wee small hours, to wake up the next morning totally done in. After awhile, I realized I would have to severely discipline myself when it came to books. Gradually, I schooled myself to read only for a short time at night, if at all, and to take a little time during the day to read instead of late into the night. When I was out with other people and we came across a whole bunch of books, I trained myself to either just keep on walking or to only glance at a few books. Otherwise, time had no meaning and everyone around me ceased to exist as I was caught up in some captivating story. Eventually, I got to the point where all of that became a thing of the past. Now I am a recovered book addict. I can go shopping with you and not wonder off down a booklined aisle never to be seen again for the next two hours. Now when you speak to me, I won’t look at you with glazed eyes wondering who you are, silently begging you to please leave me alone so I can read. Now I will pay attention to you and merely give all those tantalizing covers a brief glance if any at all. I wonder if all confirmed book lovers/readers have the same problem? If so, my advice is not get your first job working in a library. Post-note: Since writing this essay eight years ago, I have become an author, my passion and love for books, reading, and writing culminating in another dream come true—a book of my own published and enjoyed by other book lovers. Who’s to say that first job didn’t have a small part?
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November 14 ~ FFA Showcase 7:00 Auditorium, 7pm Football Playoffs and Volleyball Regionals (TBA) November 16 ~ Academic Quiz Bowl Competition at Chariton. Depart 7:15 November 19 ~ 7pm Honor Choir @ Iowa Valley November 22 ~ 6pm F/S Girls Basketball vs Belle Plaine (H), Girls Basketball vs Belle Plaine (H) 2 Girls Games and 7pm Football Finals November 25 ~ 4:15pm JH Wrestling @ Tri-County November 26 ~ 6pm F/S Girls Basketball @ Keota and Girls Basketball @ Keota 2 Girls Games November 27 ~ 2:00 Dismissal November 28 ~ No School! Thanksgiving! November 29 ~ No School Thanksgiving Break December 3 ~ 4:15pm JH Boys Basketball vs Montezuma
(H), 4:15pm JH Girls Basketball @ Montezuma, 4:30pm JH Wrestling @ Pella and 6pm Girls/Boys Basketball vs Tri-County (H) December 5 ~ 6pm F/S Basketball vs Iowa Valley (H) December 6 ~ 6pm F/S Basketball vs Montezuma (H) and 6pm Girls/Boys Basketball vs Montezuma (H) Quads December 7 ~ 8:30am Varsity Wrestling Tournament at Montezuma TBA December 9 ~ 4:15pm JH Boys Basketball vs LynnvilleSully (H), 4:15pm JH Girls Basketball @ Lynnville-Sully, 4:15pm JH Wrestling @ Montezuma and 6pm F/S Basketball @ Tri-County December 10 ~ 4:15pm JH Boys Basketball @ BGM, 4:15pm JH Girls Basketball @ BGM, 6pm F/S Basketball vs BGM (H) Quads and 6pm Girls/ Boys Basketball vs BGM (H)
North Mahaska Lunch Thursday, November 14 B: Breakfast Burrito, Cantaloupe, Milk L: Baked Goulash w/ Meat Sauce, Seasoned Green Beans, Marinated Fresh Veggies, Cheese Bread Stick, Raisins, Oranges, Milk Friday, November 15 B: Omelet, Toast, Oranges, Milk L: Cheesy Hot Dog on Whole Grain Bun, French Fries, Baked Beans, Sauerkraut, Rosy Applesauce, Pineapple Tidbits, Milk Monday, November 18 B: Cherry Turnover, Applesauce, Milk L: Taco- Hard or Soft Shell, Lettuce/Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Mexican Chili Beans, Seasoned Corn, Peaches, Fruit Salad, Milk Tuesday, November 19 B: Cereal, Toast, Peaches, Milk L: Cook’s Choice, Milk Wednesday, November 20 B: Egg Patty, Toast, Fruit, Milk L: Corn Dog on Whole Grain Bun, Hash Brown, Broccoli/Ranch, Baked Beans, Strawberries, Raisins, Milk Thursday, November 21 B: Sausage Patty, Juice, Toast, Milk
L: Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Green Beans, Whipped Jello, Hot Roll, Pears, Milk Friday, November 22 B: Breakfast Cookie, Pears, Milk L: Hamburger on Whole Grain Bun, Baked Onion Rings, Sliced Tomatoes, Seasoned Carrots, Cucumbers w/Ranch, Fruit Cocktail, Orange Slices, Milk Monday, November 25 B: Omelet, Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Milk L: Chili/Crackers, Baby Carrots/ Broccoli w/ Ranch, School Made Cinnamon Rolls, Peaches, 100% Grape Juice, Milk Tuesday, November 26 B: Cinnamon Roll, Peaches, Milk L: Beef/Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Tomato/Cucumber Salad, Pineapple, Banana, Biscuit, Milk Wednesday, November 27 B: Sausage Gravy, Banana, Biscuit, Milk L: Chicken Patty on Whole Grain Bun, Sweet Potato Wedges, Sliced Tomatoes, Frozen Mixed Veggies, Mandarin Orange
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Friday, November 15: Beef Tips in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges and Banana Pudding Tuesday, November 19: Roast Pork, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Scalloped Cabbage and Banana Orange Cup Wednesday November 20: Hearty Beef and Bean Vegetable Soup, Saltine Crackers, Spinach Strawberry Salad, Homemade Wheat Dinner Roll and Apricot Halves Friday, November 22: Pulled Pork, Wheat Hamburger Bun, Acorn Squash, Creamed Peas, Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Juice Tuesday, November 26: Chili with Beans, Sweet and Sour Coleslaw, Cereal Muffin and Strawberry and Banana Wednesday November 27: Glazed Ham Ball, Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Broccoli and Peach Crisp Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving! All Meal Sites Closed. Contact your local meal site for options. Tuesday, December 3: Cream Turkey, Mashed Potato, Green Beans Amandine, Tossed Lettuce Salad, Balsamic Vinaigrette and Red Banana Gelatin
School Calendar
I wasn’t going to write about the Nathan Detroit played by Coleton Davis. North Mahaska musical because the Sun already has photos of it, and as they say, “A picture is worth more than a thousand words.” But I just have to tell you about it anyway. As I sat through two performances, I had to keep reminding myself that I was witnessing this amazing event in little, ole New Sharon, Iowa. What we were privileged to see was the end result of 6 weeks of planning and practicing. It’s the details which happened prior to the weekend that has me in awe. Instead of taking the show for granted, I tried to envision
what all had to be done in order to pull off the final production. First they had to pick one musical out of many that they felt they wanted to put their efforts in to. I have heard of “Guys and Dolls”, but I never knew anything about it. I would say it was a great choice since it allowed a good number of student participation. Then those kids had to read through the scenes to ‘get into character’. They pulled that off magnificently! They gave their roles a personality unlike their own, which I think would be hard to do. I was impressed with how many could speak that New Yawk accent. Next would be how they wanted to portray the scene. The set designers did a fabulous job of creating the right props to transport us to the place we were supposed to be. An added bonus was the construction was done by Mr. Groom’s class. Just another way to involve more kids. And the clothes. Oh, the clothes. This play was set in the ‘40’s, and they wore classy attire back then. In the beginning phase of planning, a request was sent out to the community for donations of hats, suits, dresses, and silky gloves that could be borrowed. And the people came through. The way an actor dresses makes a huge difference and this was an important detail that contributed to the success of the show. Two side notes pertaining to this subject are: 1. Nathan Detroit’s grandparents actually rented his perfect suit from Flowers, Etc. They paid a nice chunk of change in order for him to pull off his part. It worked. I thought it was generous that they were willing to foot the bill in order for Coleton to be the best that he could be for YOU. And it helps that they supported a local business at the same time. 2. Dan Gruber loaned the cast some of his slacks and I must say, he was a snazzy dresser in his day! In fact, Tyler Foster wore a pair of red and white checkered polyester pants which were such a hit that extra lines were added to point them out. Nice touch, cast. What some people take for granted is the behind the scenes workers. You know the theory...if you don’t see it,
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you don’t think about it. Well, I observed that the music cues were spot on, the lighting changes were perfect for every scene, and the set change between curtain closures were done quickly and quietly. Travis Carrico pointed out that if you don’t notice these aspects, then they were done perfectly. And speaking of between the scenes...something else I caught a glimpse of during this time was Tara Carrico sitting front and center playing the keyboard to fill the time while the kids were shuffling around back stage. Just another minute detail most didn’t probably realize, but I paid attention to because I figured she had a hundred thoughts going through her head at that time but still managed to fill in the lull time with her skills. And then there is the performance itself. Wow! It was hard to remember that those were high school students that we know in the spotlight. They spoke their lines without a glitch, they had facial expressions that gave their roles so much life, the body language portrayed their emotions, and every actor (whether speaking or not) stayed in character the whole time they were on stage. But I have to tell you the thing that blew me away was the singing. You see, they played the soundtrack for the songs so we expected the professional music to be piped through the speakers. At first I thought the recorded playlist was complete with instruments, sound effects, and singers. Then it dawned on me that our kids sounded so perfect together that I had to do a double take to realize it was THEM bellowing out those notes!! We definitely have some gifted youth at North Mahaska. I always love the musicals/plays because it gives every single student a chance to get involved if they want to be. And it provides an opportunity to showcase their talents that normally wouldn’t be seen walking down the halls or participating in any other organized activity. While the kids did a fabulous job, we can’t forget who made it all possible. Tara Carrico. OK. She (and Travis) would insist that Mr. Peiffer should be included, too. I have been pleasantly surprised at the amount of people who recognize how lucky we are to have them here at NM, and for that we are eternally grateful. And while she would give all the credit to the kids for working so hard, we also
need to understand that those same kids want to do their best to please Mrs. Carrico (and her sidekick). Tara has a way of bringing out the best in people and then making them want to improve themselves even more. We could sure use a lot more Tara Carricos in this world. You know what? Kids are going to keep themselves busy no matter what it is they do. So we appreciate the fact Mrs. Carrico, Mr. Peiffer, and basically... all the staff at North Mahaska, give up their free time to allow our future generation an outlet to channel their energy in to being productive citizens that make a positive contribution to our community. Think about that while you grasp the concept of how fortunate we are to live here. Words can’t do justice to what was pulled off in “Guys and Dolls”. One example to sum it up came from Chelsie Livezey. She shared that she had attended this same musical at a near by college but North Mahaska’s production was way better. In the big picture of things she could tell how much heart and soul each person put into making this a successful event. I have to sneak in one more little comical remark. On Thursday afternoon the elementary was treated to the first full run of the musical. Although it’s a great way for the cast to get a feel for acting in front of an audience, we have to remember that the fans were very young and probably not familiar with the story line and lingo used in the 1940’s. One mother asked her 2nd grader what he thought of what he saw. He replied, “It was really funny but Mom, they never did use any dolls in the play.” Ah, to be expecting toys and getting pretty girls instead. What a bummer for a kid that age. Haha! Congratulations to every single person involved in this spectacular performance! This includes everyone who came to show their support. They were treated to an entertaining night of musical comedy by our own local celebrities. The school alternates every other year with a musical and a play. Next year will bring about Mr. Bollman’s chance to direct a group of kids with a new challenge. I’m already excited! But we’ll still be talking about “Guys and Dolls” until then. And we’ll be proud of North Mahaska the whole time.
Tales of the Ancient Sportsman
Let’s take a look at what happened in our yesWashington scored late in the second period for terdays 100 years ago: Nov. 17, 1913 – The Oskaloosa a 7-0 halftime lead. But for Pella the disaster high school football team suffered its first loss of happened just before the season to a fast Grinnell team 20-0. Utterback halftime. Noah Clay- and Oldham starred for the Indians. 75 years ago: Nov. 16, 1938 – Lacey splits berg, the triple threat quarterback was lev- games with Searsboro. The girls won 42-27 as eled on an option play Mary Gail Jones fired in 20 points and Erma Leanand he would not re- hart added 16. Francine Andrews led the defense. turn. Pella was unable to get anything going in the Livesey led the Mountaineers with 14 points. second half and Washington advanced to the UNI Searsboro notched a 43-18 win in the boy’s game as Sheehy poured in 20 points. Willard Andrews Dome for the semi-finals with a 28-0 win. I must congratulate my old friend, Jerry Sta- led Lacey with six points. Nov. 19- George Alexton and his Albia Blue Demons. Jerry has done a ander sank a basket in the third overtime to give fantastic job of building an Albia program into a Fremont a 14-12 win over Packwood. Alexander Class 2-A power and the Blue Demons are mak- and Everrett Whitten each scored four points for ing their first trip to the UNI Dome after a 7-0 win Fremont. The Packwood girls rallied for a 3229 win as Hinshaw and Mercer each scored 13 over Mediapolis. Wednesday night I was treated to one of points. Dorothy Akerman and Margaret Pomeroy the best volleyball matches that I have seen in each scored 12 for Fremont. Nov. 22- The New some time. Des Moines Christian and Eddyville- Sharon girls whipped Lovilia 48-25 behind the Blakesburg-Fremont faced off with a trip to the 25 points scoring of Genevieve Leydens. Dunkin state tourney on the line. scored all 25 Lovilia points. Lovilia won the boy’s The game had more ups and downs than a game 32-24 as Thompson scored 12 points. Max roller coaster and both teams performed at a high Thompson led New Sharon with seven points. 50 years ago: Nov. 16, 1963- North Mahaska’s level. DMC took the first game only to see the Rockets roar back to take games two and three. Dick Winegardner was named to the All-DMRC With their backs firmly against the wall, the Li- team as a halfback. Nov. 16- Pella Christian takes ons scratched their way to a win in game four. In two from Blakesburg. The boys won 67-45 with the decided game five the lions took a quick 4-0 Vern Meinders scoring 21 points and Dennis lead, but the Rockets found a spark. Rallying be- Brass adding 18. The girls rolled to a 69-51 trihind the vicious hitting of Karlie Taylor and Ta- umph as Nancy Hoogendorn pumped in 33 points. sha Alexander, the Rockets pulled out a 15-9 win Pat Vermeer added 15 and Phyllis Memmelaar and punched their ticket to the big show in Cedar chipped in with 12. Nov. 16- Eddyville boys and Fremont girls win. The Rockets took a 46-36 win Rapids. Both teams showed a genuine respect for the behind the 19 point effort of Gordon Watkins and other and in an act of pure class, the two teams 10 from Jim Powell. Bill Reece led Fremont with met at the net for a post match prayer and con- 18 points. The Wildkittens squeezed out a 50-48 gratulations. I was thrilled and it tells me that in win as Karen Lake knocked down 26 points and this old world of rebellion and selfishness, there Cathy Clark added 17. Mary Ann Colvin had 20 are a number of young folks that have their ducks points for Eddyville. 25 years ago: No area news 25 years ago. in a row and truly care about others. Have a super week be sure to get winterized. Iowa is bowl eligible after beating powerful Purdue for their sixth win. The Hawks may not get another win, but they will go somewhere to fill the Big 10 quota. I’m sure it will not be a high level bowl but they will go. I would like to see them play Dan McCarney and North TexChristensen Farms as or Bill Snyder and Kansas State. is seeking a
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I guess it is about time to move the high school sports scene inside. Friday night’s football playoff games were the final games to be played outdoors this year. Now all the semi-final games will be played at the UNI Dome. Also this week the high school state volleyball tourney kicks off in Cedar Rapids as well. The words of winter are beginning to show up in the weather forecasts. I just heard an ugly four letter word being associated with the weather of this week. SNOW!!!! Yuk! Not yet please. Dreaming of a White Christmas is OK, but anything more than that tends to be a nightmare. It is amazing how my thinking has changed with the aging process. I used to love winter and couldn’t wait for the hunting and ice fishing season. Thanksgiving break was always spent pheasant hunting in Cass County and sometimes in Greene County. Today the hunting in both of those counties is very poor as corporate farming has reduced the cover for wildlife. Usually by late December and for sure after Christmas the ice on ponds and lakes would be thick enough for ice fishing. My sons and I had an ice shack that we would set up on Lake Keomah or one of many farm ponds. Many weekends were spent on the ice and evenings as well. There were many days that I would leave school and head for the lake. I usually had a bucket of bluegills or crappie by supper time. The evening was often spent cleaning fish and we ate a lot of fish in those days. Unfortunately, those days are past and I miss them, but my body does not. Sports reporting took me to a pair of big playoff football games this week and one huge volleyball game. Monday night I was in Pella for the Class 3-A playoff game between Williamsburg and Pella. It was a defensive war as neither team was able to score in the first half. Finally Pella got on the board twice in the third quarter and that was it. Pella advanced with a 14-0 win. Friday it was back to Pella for the Class 3-A quarter-finals between Pella and Washington. Pella missed a couple of scoring opportunities in the first quarter and that came back to haunt them.
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Parson to Person: The Key to Happiness Sometimes when I am bored I’ll peruse Craigslist or Ebay looking for things I don’t really need. It doesn’t seem to matter how much I already have, I just keep expanding my list of desires. Sometimes I think I’ll be happy if I have this or that item. But this is one of the most destructive mental tendencies I have is to focus on what I want instead of what I have. It simply never ends and makes me feel inadequate. One thing I am learning is to find happiness by changing the emphasis of my thinking from what I want to what I already have. Instead of
Remembering Our Loved Ones
Marvin “Marv” Eugene Burggraaf
Marvin “Marv” Eugene Burggraaf was born October 17, 1934 in New Sharon, Iowa to Andrew and Elsie Burggraaf joining brother, Ralph (deceased) and sister, Grace. He passed away October 27, 2013 in Olympia, Washington. Marv attended Central Bible Institute, Springfield, Missouri where he met Helen Mittleider. They married June 12, 1956. They have four children: Judy Jacobson, Janice Wheeler, Ray and Ralph, and six grandchildren. Marv spent most of his 40-year funeral-directing career in Olympia, Washington. When he wasn’t helping grieving families, he enjoyed singing in Evergreen Christian Community’s (ECC) church choir and with the Puget Sounders barbershop chorus. Marv regularly attended ECC and served on the board of deacons. He also participated in Lions Club—serving one year as President and regularly volunteering for service and fund raising events. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 15 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Christian Community, 1000 Black Lake Boulevard, Olympia, Washington. The family suggests memorial donations to ECC’s Missions Fund or other charity in lieu of flowers.
Youth Beekeepers Program
Are you interested in learning about the art of beekeeping? Several local youth have; come develop a better understanding of the value of honey bees to our environment and the food chain and learn how youth (ages 13 to 17) can become Beekeepers! Sarah Herz, a past participant in the Iowa Honey Producers Youth Partnership Program will present a program on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm. This presentation is for 4-H youth ages 13 to 17, but is open to all who are interested. It will be at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. RSVPs are requested, but not required. You may RSVP by phone 641-673-5841 or email xmahaska@iastate.edu. Please note Beekeeping classes for all ages will be held once a week at the Mahaska County Extension Office Jan 23– March 6, 2014. To learn more about the these classes or to enroll, please contact Craig Greene phone 641842-2112, cell 641-891-3179 or email cgreeene@iowatelecom.net For more information about this or other horticulture events, please contact Suzette Striegel Mahaska County Extension horticulturist by email striegel@ iastate.edu or phone at 641-673-5841 or visit our website www.extension.iastate. edu/mahaska.
focusing on vacations, houses, cars, and stuff, I’ve learned to take a time out and a deep breath, than remember what I’m grateful for. I focus on what I have. I believe this method has helped me be more appreciative, productive, and fulfilled. The Bible has a great statement. The author Paul says, “I have learned to be content in any and every situation.” The key to happiness and peace of mind starts with appreciation of what we already have.
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6 ☼ Thursday, November 7, 2013
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Mahaska County Supervisors Meeting & Claims October 7, 2013 The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 a.m. in the third floor conference room of the Mahaska County courthouse. Present were the following board members: Chairman – Greg Gordy; Vice chairman – Mike Vander Molen and Member - Mark Doland. Also present were Duane Nollen, Osky Herald; Ken Allsup, Osky News; Taylor Howard, KBOE; Aaron Riggs and Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI; Jerry Nusbaum, Mahaska County Engineer; Don VanDonselaar, Ed Goemaat, Mahaska County Engineers Office; Brian Selvy, GATR Truck Center; Stuart Gray, Peterbilt of Des Moines; Darrell VanVeldhuizen, McKim Tractor Service; Loren Goldsworth, Titan Machinery; Carl Drost, Drost Equipment; Matt Bauman, Area 15 Regional Planning; Julie Bak, Mahaska County CPC; Eric Lubben, Access; Helen Ehm; Alven Meppelink and Susan Brown, Mahaska County Auditor. This meeting was filmed by Communications Research Institute of William Penn University. Chairman Gordy opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. with a moment of silence. It was moved by V Vander Molen to approve the agenda for today’s meeting. Doland requested addition of committee reports. Gordy moved to amend agenda by tabling to next meeting approval of 28E for Tri-County Case Management, 28E for Tri-County Behavioral Health Region and appointment of representative to Tri-County Behavioral Health Region Board seconded by Doland. Gordy – aye; Doland – aye; Vander Molen – nay. All present voted aye to approve amended agenda with inclusion of committee reports. Motion carried. It was moved by Doland seconded by Vander Molen to approve bills for September in the amount of $1,371,454.19. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Doland seconded by Vander Molen to approve the minutes of September 13th and September 16th meetings. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Doland seconded by Gordy to accept 1st quarter reports from the auditor, sheriff and veteran’s affairs. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Vander Molen seconded by Doland to approve the following resolution to create a Capital Improvement Fund and approve transfers. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Resolution # 2013-10-01 A RESOLUTION TO CREATE A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND APPROVE TRANSFERS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAHASKA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS to approve establishment of a Capital Improvement Fund and to assign and approve transferring $375,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund as follows: $140,000 Future Conservation Environmental Learning Center $35,000 AS400 Computer $200,000 Courthouse Buildings and Grounds BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE MAHASKA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS to approve the attached Mahaska County Capital Improvement Plan. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this P 7th day of October, 2013. s/Greg Gordy, Chairperson, Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Attest: s/Susan L. Brown, Mahaska County Auditor It was moved by Doland seconded by Vander Molen to add Levi Lamberson to payroll as part time in the sheriff’s department starting October 8, 2013 at $10.00 per hour. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Vander Molen seconded by Doland to approve proposal for website services with Brian McMillin, including creation of a utilities panel and design improvements not to exceed $700. All present voted aye. Motion carried. 9:15 a.m. Bids were opened for one tandem axle semi tractor. GATR Truck Center: $107,600 Peterbilt of Des Moines: $113,426. Bid will be awarded at the October 21st board meeting. It was moved by Doland seconded by Vander Molen to approve application presented by Matt Bauman, Area 15 Senior Planner Hazard Mitigation, and authorize required signatures. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Doland seconded by Vander Molen to approve the following Local Match Resolution for the Hazard Mitigation Grant program. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Resolution # 2013-10-02 Local Match For The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program WHEREAS, Mahaska County (hereinafter called “the Subgrantee”), County of Mahaska, has made application through the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, in the amount of $40,000 for the total project cost, and WHEREAS, the Subgrantee recognizes the fact that this grant is based on a cost share basis with the federal share not exceeding 75%, the state share not exceeding 10% and the local share being a minimum of 15% of the total project cost. The minimum 15% local share can be either cash or in-kind match. And THEREFORE, the Subgrantee agrees to provide and make available up to $6,000.00 (six thousand and zero dollars) of local monies to be used to meet the minimum 15% match requirement for this mitigation grant application. The resolution was passed and approved this 7th day of October, 2013. Signatures of Council or Board Members: s/Greg Gordy s/Michael Vander Molen s/Mark Doland I submit this form for inclusion with the HMGP Project Application. s/Mark Doland, 10-7-13 Authorized Representative’s Signature and date. It was moved by Doland seconded by Vander Molen to approve the following resolution. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Resolution # 2013-10-03 Resolution Approving Amended Articles of Agreement of the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission WHEREAS, the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission has been created as a voluntary organization of Counties and Municipal corporations pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 28E and Chapter 28I of the Code of Iowa; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission has adopted Amended Articles of Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa; and WHEREAS, the execution of said agreement would be in the best interest of the County and promote the general welfare of it’s citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors that: Section 1. The Board of Supervisors does hereby approve the terms of the Amended Articles of Agreement for the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission. Section 2. The Board of Supervisors further authorized the Chairman and County Auditor to execute an authorization of the Amended Articles of Agreement on behalf of the County. Section 3. The Board of Supervisors further authorized the Amended Agreement to be signed in counterparts by the members of the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission. Passed and approved this 7th day of October, 2013. Mahaska County, Iowa s/Greg Gordy, Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Attest: s/Susan L. Brown, County Auditor
In witness whereof, Mahaska County, Iowa has caused this agreement to be executed and signed by its respective officers on the date set forth below: Mahaska County, Iowa s/Greg Gordy, Chairman, Board of Supervisors Attest: s/Susan L. Brown, County Auditor Date: 10-7-13 It was moved by V Vander Molen seconded by Doland to table the scheduled 9:30 a.m. public hearing on road vacation Section 8, Union Twp until further notice. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by V Vander Molen seconded by Doland to approve Class C liquor license for Peppers, Inc. for term of twelve months ending 11-09-14. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Vander Molen seconded by Doland to approve acquisition of side and rear rotary mower from Diamond Mowers at a cost of $29,553. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Vander Molen seconded by Doland to approve acquisition of a Schulte batwing mower through DOT bid at a cost of $21,482.25. All present voted aye. Motion carried. 9:45 a.m. Bids were opened for one mowing tractor. Titan: CIH Maxum 125 $68,388 (6 cyl) McKim: Massey MF7614 $87,500 (6 cyl) Massey MF 6615 $80,200 (4 cyl) Drost: John Deere 6125M $74,677.60 (4 cyl) John Deere 6150 M $87,495 (6 cyl) Bid will be awarded at the October 21st board meeting. It was moved by Doland seconded by Vander Molen to approve FY13 Targeted Case Management Cost Report presented by Julie Bak, Mahaska County CPC, and authorize signatures. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Eric Lubben, Access, presented information on copier/printer lease options for CPC offices. No action taken. Mark Doland reported from 10-15 Board meeting. Changes in fare rates and Oct. 21st meeting @United Way re: bus route. No public comments. It was moved by Vander Molen seconded by Doland to adjourn. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Attest Susan L. Brown, Mahaska County Auditor Greg Gordy, Mahaska County Board of Supervisors October 21, 2013 The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 a.m. in the third floor conference room of the Mahaska County courthouse. Present were the following board members: Chairman – Greg Gordy; Vice chairman – Mike Vander Molen and Member - Mark Doland. Also present were Duane Nollen, Osky Herald; Ken Allsup, Osky News; Taylor Howard, KBOE; Aaron Riggs and Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI; Jerry Nusbaum, Mahaska County Engineer; Julie Bak, Mahaska County CPC; Diana Dawley, Poweshiek County Auditor; Trevor White, Poweshiek County Supervisor; Larry Wilson, Poweshiek County Supervisor; Lamoyne Gaard, Poweshiek County Supervisor; Dawn Roth, Poweshiek County CPC; Eric Dursky, Mahaska County Sanitarian; Ben Hoskinson, Mahaska County IRVM; Alven Meppelink and Susan Brown, Mahaska County Auditor. This meeting was filmed by Communications Research Institute of William Penn University. Chairman Gordy opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. with a moment of silence. It was moved by Vander Molen seconded by Doland to approve the agenda for today’s meeting. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Gordy seconded by Vander Molen to approve the minutes of October 7th meeting with the following addition: (It was moved by Vander Molen seconded by Doland to table the scheduled 9:30 a.m. public hearing “on road vacation Section 8, Union Twp” until further notice. All present voted aye. Motion carried.) All present voted aye. Motion carried. Eric Dursky, Mahaska County Sanitarian, presented his report to the board and it was placed on file. It was moved by Vander Molen seconded by Doland to accept 1st quarter report from the recorder’s office. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Doland seconded by Vander Molen to approve the following resolution. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Resolution Number 2013-10-04 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DOT FOR A LIVING ROADWAY TRUST FUND GRANT FOR COUNTIES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAHASKA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS to: Section 1. Approve the agreement with the Iowa DOT for a Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant; and Section 2. Authorize the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement on behalf of the County. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this P 21st day of October, 2013. s/Greg Gordy, Chairperson, Mahaska County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: s/Susan L. Brown, Mahaska County A Auditor It was moved by V Vander Molen seconded by Doland to award bid to Titan Machinery, Inc. for purchase of CIH Maxxum 125 6 cylinder front assist mowing tractor for a total price of $68,388. All present voted aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Doland seconded by Vander Molen to award bid to GATR Truck Center for purchase of Volvo tandem axle semi tractor 455 hp for a total price of $107,600. All present voted aye. Motion carried. 28E agreements for the formation of TriCounty Behavioral Health Region and TriCounty Case Management were discussed at length with Julie Bak, Mahaska County CPC. County Attorney, Charles Stream had reviewed the agreements and supplied a letter of questions and concerns. No action was taken on either agreement. Julie will make the discussed changes to the agreement for the formation of Tri-County Behavioral Health Region and bring a draft back to be reviewed by the board and the county attorney. The draft and a list of changes will also be supplied to Marion County and Poweshiek County for review. No committee reports were given. Public Comments: Alven Meppelink commented on the question as to whether a member of the board of supervisors serving as representative on an outside committee would be able to commit money from the county. It was moved by Vander Molen seconded by Doland to adjourn. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Attest: Susan L. Brown, Mahaska County Auditor Greg Gordy, Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Mahaska County Auditor - Accounting October claims General Basic Fund ABS Fire Equipment 136.85 Adams Camera House 74.95 Ahlers/Cooney/Et Al 42.00 Alliant Energy 599.50 American Home Finding Assoc 886.35 Answer Plus Inc 66.41 Appanoose Co. Sherif Sheriff 5.57 Arnold Motor Supply Inc The Me 42.37 Arrow Quick 29.95 Arthur J Gallagher Risk Manage 703.00 Fifth Dist. Auditor’s Assoc. % 10.00 AutoCare Solutions 867.77 Bankers Leasing Company 101.34 Bearence 83.33 Blackwell Court Reporting 19.00 Carrie Bond 10.00 Branch Service Center Atten: M 16.40
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First Quarter Honor Roll Released for North Mahaska 12th Grade “A” Honor Roll 3.67 - 4.0 Jacob Dahm Tyler Foster T Megan Goemaat Michaela Heys * Chase Koehler John Ruby Rachel Sherburne Shaina Spears Tressa Watts T Austin Witt
11th Grade “A” Honor Roll 3.67 - 4.0 Julia Groenenboom Austin Lanphier Corey Roozeboom Caitlin Sampson Trent Wanders T
“B” Honor Roll 3.0 - 3.66 Aaron Boender Jessica Boyd Nicole Brand Megan DeBruin Jordan Ferguson Melinda Hammen Connor Hehli Ariel La Rue Taylor Legvold T Sydney Mc Culley Katie Mc Grif Griff Brock Pollpeter Justin Richards Sudarat Suteeratat Haley Willemsen
“B” Honor Roll 3.0 - 3.66 Sammantha Coster Samantha Edmundson Maggie Ferguson Mackenzie Fuller Kayla Gilman Amy Griffin Colton Livezey Skyler Meyer Paige Roberts Samantha Sterling McKensie Van Gorp Megyn W Walston
10th Grade “A” Honor Roll 3.67 - 4.0 Alexys Adam Jakob Bortell Carly Ehret *Mason Foster Melissa Knoot Andrea Loving *Lisa Spoelstra
9th Grade “A” Honor Roll 3.67 - 4.0 Sarah DeGroot Brandt Fleener Andrew Goemaat * Jensen Kelderman * Katie Koehler Elizabeth Moore Madison Robinson Dustin Thompson Emily Van Donselaar Sabrina Van’t Sant
“B” Honor Roll 3.0 - 3.66 Zachary Davis Dakota Giese Clay Gleason Gabriel Hammen Jennifer Richards Nicole W Wolver
“B“ Honor Roll 3.0 - 3.66 Harrison Beyer Kalleen Chamberlain Shaun Clark Trey Cochrane T Dylan Comstock Savanna Coster Gabriella Ferguson Kylie Garman Caleb Gipple Ashton Hartwig Summer Jackson Andrew Jedlicka Emma Long Shelby Mc Grif Griff Jackson Munson Chance Parrish Cole Poe Cole Rozendaal Jacob Sampson Kaden Shaw Kathleen Shaw Jacob Sherburne Tori Smith T Hunter Sterling Reece Strasser Mason Van Donselaar
8th Grade “A” Honor Roll 3.67 - 4.0 Rachel Freeborn Tessa Fuller T Hayley Pinkerton * Bailey Wanders W
7th Grade “A” Honor Roll 3.67 - 4.0 * Blake Fisher Kathryn Goemaat Breanna Mossman Phillip Spoelstra
“B“ Honor Roll 3.0 - 3.66 Derek Brown Kennedy Dye Seth Edmundson Bailey Hudson Mallory Klinker Braden Lamb Levi Long Cole Scanlon Ben Sherburne Dylan Shipley Tyler Strasser Braden Tyrrel Gage Van Gorp
“B“ Honor Roll 3.0 - 3.66 Brook Criswell John Groves Jessica Knoll Adam Lobberecht Chelsey McGrif McGriff Clarissa Northcutt Morgan Sampson Jarrett Stodghill Tiffany Wolver
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NM FFA Attend Greenhand Fire Up
Back row: Cole Poe, Mason Van Donselaar, Kaden Shaw, Reece Strasser Front row: Andrew Goemaat, Ryan Van Donselaar, Milan DeJong, Brandt Fleener and Elizabeth Moore
On October 22, 2013 nine Freshman FFA members attended greenhand fire up at Mid-Prairie high school. The students learned about the basics of agriculture and the basics of FFA, students learned about the FFA Creed, contests they can participate in, and other opportunities within the National FFA Organization.
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Hot Box Dancers
L-R: Nicely Nicely Hohnson: Tyler Foster, Rusty Charlie: Caleb Gipple, Benny Southstreet: Mason Foster
More from NM’s ‘Guys And Dolls Jr.’ Director: Mrs.Tara Carrico Sound Technician: Austin Witt Set Design: Peiffer and Co. Painters: Ariel and MaKenzie LaRue and Emily Van Donselaar Lighting & Curtain: Kimberlee Renaud, Ariel LaRue and Melinda Hammen Prop Managers: Lisa and Phillip Spoelstra and Libby Brown Stage Help: Reece Strasser, Ben Sherburne, and Seth Edmundson Mr. Carrico’s Comments: Being a part of a musical is a magical experience and one that the students will remember for years to come. Special thanks to each of these students for their hard work and dedication to our music program. I am blessed to teach in such a great school. Additional appreciation to: *Mr. Peiffer for ALL of his help
with the set! *Mr. Groom’s Class for helping construct the set. *Hat donations of any kind – love a small town! *Janitors! *The Gruber and Robinson Family for letting us “borrow” their great selection of clothing and hats. *YOU – for being here this evening and supporting the Fine Arts of North Mahaska. CAST Nicely-Nicely Johnson: Tyler Foster Benny Southstreet: Mason Foster Rusty Charlie: Caleb Gipple Sarah Brown: Jenna Carrico Arlene Abernathy: Melissa Knoot Harry the Horse: Alex Shultz Lt. Brannigan: MaKenzie LaRue Nathan Detroit: Coleton Davis Angie the Ox: Jacob Sampson
Miss Adelaide: Shayna Ullrick Sky Masterson: Jacob Dahm Mimi: Carly Ehret General Cartwright: Megan Goemaat Big Jule: Gabe Hammen Mission Band Members: Andrea Loving, Paige Miller, Tressa Watts Hot Box Dancers: Jordan Ferguson, Katie McGriff, Bailey Hipsher, Rachel Sherburne, Carly Ehret, Mackenzie Fuller, Jensen Kelderman, Katie Koehler, Sydney McCulley, Sam Edmundson, and Lorraine Brown Gamblers: Samuel Watts, Alex Mitchell, Zach Davis, Cole Rozendaal, Andrew Goemaat, Chase Koehler, Jac Munson, Jacob Sherburne, Landen Playle, Jakob Bortell, Griffen Molenburg
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From High to Low, But No Regrets
Pictured L-R: Bri Warren, Melinda Hammen, Coach Lisa Conner, Jess Boyd, Lainee Yarkosy
Warhawk Dancers Compete at Solo Competition Two North Mahaska Dancers, Melinda Hammen and Jess Boyd, competed in the ISDTA Solo Competition on Saturday, November 2 at the Newton High School. The dancers were judged on five categories including: appearance, choreography/content, technique, general execution/effect and showmanship. Jess received an average score of 61.5 points which gave her a 1 rating. Melinda was given a 2 and was only 2 points away from a 1rating. The N.M. dancer’s routines were choreographed
by Bri Warren and Lainee Yarkosky. Bri is a red shirt sophomore dancer from William Penn and is active in recruiting and is a psychology major. Lainee was a captain for the Wm. Penn dance team for 2 years, a collegiate All american in 2011, and is currently a member of the CR Titan Dolls. She also teaches dance camps across Iowa and Missouri. Melinda and Jess are members of the Warhawk Dance Team that is coached by Lisa Conner.
by Coach Jim Woods For some strange reason, my volleyball article from last week did not reach the editor in its entirety. The reason might have been; the complexities of computers, cyberspace or quite possibly Halloween. At any rate, here we go again. This article will not be my last one of the season. Our season came to an abrupt end, but I thought I would do a post season synopsis. As the headline suggests, the team went from the high of winning post season matches and moving forward, to running into a tough opponent and feeling the low of a season that is now ended. Let’s first talk about the Twin Cedars (quarterfinal) match. Tuesday the 29th found the Warhawks traveling southwestward to Bussey where we met up with the Sabers. The Sabers had played and defeated the Saints (Melcher Dallas), who we played the week prior. That being said, we were confident that if we played well, the outcome would be mirrored. Once again we were pretty certain that there were more Warhawk fans in attendance than there were homers. It always helps to have strength in numbers and this evening was status quo. Our players have as of late been on a mission to see just how far they could go in the 2013 post season tourney. Their statistics have improved dramatically, which in most cases leads to victories. Although we didn’t tally as many ace serves as we did against Melcher Dallas, our aggressive serving continued and in my opinion is what let us win. The scores were: 2519, 25-17 and 25-11. Senior, Rachel Sherburne had the big swing for us hitting .500 with 11 kills on 18 attempts. Rachel also had a pair of aces and 12 defensive digs. Another senior, Michaela Heys nailed 9 kills,
had an ace serve and 11 digs. Carly Ehret was next in line with 7 kills, a pair of aces and a team high 18 digs. Senior, Nicole Brand added 5 kills, 2 aces and 14 digs. Rounding out the offense was Olivia Boender, freshman who chipped in with 2 kills. Senior, Caprice Dye handed out 26 assists and 5 digs. The team record now stands at 14 wins against 11 losses. The Twin Cedars victory would move us into semi-final tourney action against the 9th ranked team in class 1-A, Winfield Mt. Union. Preparation for the semi-final match up was good for all practical purposes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank, Jared Phillips, son of head boy’s basketball coach, Jeff Phillips, for traveling to Winfield, taking video and doing a scouting report, while we were playing at Twin Cedars. We felt we knew who their key players were and what they were going to do. Scouting reports are invaluable, if you are able to find weaknesses in your opponent and then capitalize upon them. Unfortunately for NM, WMU had very few weaknesses, which their 26-10 record suggested. The players came out focused and regardless of records, felt they were able to overcome the rankings. In set #1, we took a 14-9 lead and played, in my opinion, the best volleyball of the season. We just weren’t able to sustain our leads when they happened, which was our ultimate downfall. We also led in set #2 as the set started, but once again the Wolves made a charge at the red & white and caught, and then passed us by. Scores of our final match 2013 were: 24-26, 17-25 and 20-25. For the second match in a row Rachel Sherburne led the offensive charge for the Warhawks. She tallied 10 kills, an ace serve and
11 digs, which gave her a third consecutive double-double. Michaela Heys followed with 7 kills, 2 aces and 10 digs, Nicole Brand and Carly Ehret chipped in 4 kills each. Nicole added 3 aces and 16 defensive digs while Carly had 11 digs and a pair of blocks at the net. Caprice Dye had a kill from the setting position along with 19 assists, an ace serve and 12 digs. Off-side player, Olivia Boender added a kill and put up 3 assists. The headline suggested we went from high to low and had no regrets. In sport, the highs and lows are a given, no matter what the sport or where you are within your season. It is completely necessary for both players and coaches to be resilient, so that moving forward can be accomplished. When you coach as long as I have you will find that at each season’s end there are tears of sorrow. In the locker room, after our season ending loss, I reminded the players that there will only be 5 teams that leave the court mid-November with smiles on their faces. Having been there, even if you make it to the U.S. Cellular Center and play well enough to vie for the State title, but ultimately fall short, there are tears of sorrow. The no regrets portion of my headline is just that. From our first match against BGM to the match last Friday evening, this team made unbelievable strides towards becoming a very accomplished volleyball team. Both Mary and I are proud of what the players were able to accomplish this past season. I sincerely want to thank the fans and supporters of not only North Mahaska volleyball, but of all NM sports and musical programs. It takes a village to raise young people properly and this town/community could give lessons on that topic.
Alexander Advances to Nationals in Season Debut
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: Coach Steve Ehret gained his 200th win this 2013 season. Pictured are Coach Ehret and the Senior boys: L-R: Chase Koehler, Justin Richards, Alex Schultz, Brock Pollpeter, Aaron Boender, Taylor Legvold
Alumni Basketball Game Set for November 30
Submitted by Athletic Director Steve Ehret North Mahaska alumni, do you miss the roar of the crowd, the excitement of competing, the thrill of victory, here is your chance to have all three again. On November 30, the Athletic Boosters are giving you the opportunity play in front of cheering fans and get some bragging rights on Warhawks from other years. The following Warhawks have signed up and have put out the challenge for their classmates to do the same. Paula Vanderbeek-1975 Eric DeBoef-1992 Chris Sampson-1995 Melissa (Whitis) Falb-1998 Kelli (White) Jordan-1999 Jen (Hopes) Wallace-2001 Michelle (Van Donselaar) Van Wyk-2001 Grant Stout-2003 Caleb Stout-2006 Clint Stout-2006 Justin Phillips-2006 Brad Boyle-2008 Jared Phillips-2009 Dylan Boyle-2010 Clayton Korell-2012 Tara Smith-2012 Hannah Ferguson-2012 Hayley Spoelstra-2012 Coach Pickering and Coach Oswald will be in attendance also. Other former coaches are also being contacted to attend.
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Tara Alexander will represent WPU at Nationals in 2 weeks. Tara is the daughter of Charlie (N.M. Alumni) and Deb Alexander. Tarah Alexander (So., Cedar, Iowa, Undecided) figured she was running just one cross country meet this fall, but after a tremendous showing at Saturday’s Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships, she has earned herself another outing. Alexander, who also competes in basketball and track, paced the Statesmen harriers by qualifying for the NAIA National Championships (Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, November 23) in her campaign debut. The sophomore finished ninth out of 73 competitors on the 5K Jones Memorial Park course with a time of 20:50. The Statesmen women finished sixth out of six teams with a score of 141 points, while St. Ambrose defended its league title with 23 points. Rebecca Wilder defeated teammate Dominique Guinnane by milliseconds at 20:06. SAU had four of the top five finishers in the race. Rosemary Bailey (Sr., Fayetteville, Ark., Communications) also placed in the top 20, taking 20th in a
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ber 11. Remember: ONCE A WARHAWK ALWAYS A WARHAWK
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time of 21:13. Deja Lewis (Fr., Spring, Texas, Undecided) was next in 39th at 22:21, while Sade Myers (Sr., Honolulu, Hawaii, Elementary Education) crossed the line in 54th place at 23:00. Janet Kuskie (So., Grant, Neb., Public Accounting) wrapped up the team scoring in 72nd (30:07). Corrie Bailey (Sr., Fayetteville, Ark., Communication), who was 73rd (32:20), also competed for WPU on Saturday. On the men’s side, William Penn placed fifth out of six teams with 116 points. Mount Mercy took the team crown with 43 points, just two points ahead of defending champion St. Ambrose. TJ Mosbach topped the 56-person field with an 8K time of 27:39. Deane Wichelt (Jr., Durant, Iowa, Mechanical Engineering) guided the Statesmen in ninth place at 29:14. While Wichelt had the same placing as Alexander, he unfortunately was the sixth-best non-Mount Mercy runner and missed qualifying for nationals by only one spot (top five advanced). Saromo Mugisha (Jr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Business Management) was next in 13th place at 29:27. Nick Thomas (Jr., Salmon, Idaho, Physical Education) just missed the top 20, taking 22nd at 30:22, while Quintin Marshall (Sr., St. Louis, Mo., Computer Science) was 36th with a time of 31:19. Dustin Ewalt (Fr., Clinton, Iowa, History/Government) and Jeremy Mooney (Fr., Clinton, Iowa, Physical Education) went back-to-back, finishing 41st and 42nd, respectively. Ewalt crossed the line in a time of 31:36, while Mooney was two seconds behind him at 31:38. Carlos Lizama (Fr., Victorville, Calif., Undecided), in 52nd (33:31), and Raphael Crisosto (Sr., Chicago, Ill., Education), in 53rd (33:59), also competed for the navy and gold.
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