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NM Thespians Take to the Stage This Weekend By RD KEEP The Sun The quietness of the town of New Sharon is about to come to an end. The high school auditorium has been transformed to take residents back to the Old West or at least a perception of the Old West. “Buckshot and Blossoms� takes center stage this weekend as North Mahaska Fine Arts Department presents their fall play. Show times are at 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday. Brant Bollman directs the play, penned by Tim Kelly. According to Pioneer Drama Services “This west is not only wild, it’s hysterically funny!� The cast and crew of three dozen have put together a show of hilarity and irreverence to those of us who remember the westerns of the 1950s and 60s. Whip Lash (Samuel Watts) and his gang of thugs including Mason Bartlow and Ike Knockel concoct schemes to cheat the citizens of their money while the crooked card dealer Pearl of the Pecos (Hailey Castaneda) by running rigged games. They seem to have their way

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Members of the North Mahaska cast of “Buckshot and Blossoms� rehearse last week in preparation for this weekend’s show. The show will be presented Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. as no sheriff exists. Enter Annabelle Rawlins (Isabel Farnum) and a savvy newspaper edi-

tor (Alex Knockel) to try to promote law and order. Rawlins owns a mine that Whip Lash wants, but she turns

up with her campaign against guns inside town limits. She favors blossoms over bullets.

The action takes place at the Dusty Trail Hotel, where Whip Lash has set up shop.

Johnny Wright, also known as “The Fastest Gun in the West� (Caleb Gipple) steps in to try to stop the gang from ruling over right. This show has danger, romance, and hilarity, but no gunshots. Bollman has brought together a group of young people who will entertain and put attendees in the aisle. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, the North Mahaska After-prom committee will host a freewill soup supper. Buckshot and Blossoms Cast List Cactus Kate, Stagecoach driver; rough and tumble - Morgan Sampson Mrs. Juniper, Stagecoach passenger - Shelby McGriff Letty, Mrs. Juniper’s 10-year-old daughter - Jadelyn Williams Miss Gray, Another Stagecoach passenger - Emma Terpstra Gabby Ways, Crusty old cowboy, works in hotel - Seth Edmundson Alibi, Member of the Whip Lash Gang, rather unintelligent - Mason Bartlow Hopalot, another gang member, hops every now and then - Ike 9L:BJ?FK kf gX^\ )

NS Council Approves Engineering Contract By RD KEEP The Sun NEW SH A RON – Shor t t wo council members, the New Sharon City Council moved through relatively routine business at their first meeting in November. Council members Wes White and Larry Applegate were unable to attend the meeting. At the last meeting in October board members had received information from Jack Pope of Garden Associates regarding a contract for work on the city’s sewer project. The work includes reporting and predesign work on the required sewer upgrades. The upgrades are under the direction of the Department of Natural Resources. Payment will be made on a monthly basis dependent upon what work is performed. The contract approval was simply to determine the scope of work to be done under the contract. After brief discussion, councilors approved the hiring of Linda Steel as a part-time deputy city clerk. Steel will be employed as an as needed employee at a rate of $11 per hour plus, by Iowa law, IPERS. City clerk Lisa Mann said that IPERS is the only extra benefit provided. Steel will also be responsible for some cleaning of city offices as part of the position. Mayor Dustin Hite and Munn said this will allow a few more hours and will be partially covered with funds already used for paying for

cleaning. During the public comment section of the meeting New Sharon resident Ken LaRue asked the council to consider an “add-on� to the current golf cart ordinance to allow UTVs (utility task vehicle). LaRue stated the Mahaska County supervisors are considering a county ordinance. New Sharon Police Chief Kevin Lamberson said it is illegal to ride an ATV or UTV on any state-controlled highway, but it is permissible to cross over on the vehicles. LaRue said a UTV is different than an ATV in that the driver and rider are side-by-side and the vehicle has a steering wheel. ATVs generally have handle bars and the driver and rider straddle the vehicle. LaRue also said the UTVs have seat belts and in some cases roll bars, which golf carts do not. Mayor Hite said he would investigate the legalities and provide information to council for future consideration. As of this meeting the county supervisors had not made a decision on the issue and still has it under consideration. Councilors held a public hearing and approved a building permit for Alan Lake, 201 N. Monroe for a commercial office building and shop. In other business: Approved liquor license for Pronto Accepted the annual city financial report

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Oskaloosa receives Healthy Hometown Founder award DES MOINES — Oskaloosa was presented a Healthy HometownSM POWERED BY Wellmark award at the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Bringing it Home conference on Nov.1. The award recognizes Oskaloosa for their dedication and accomplishments toward meaningful health improvement initiatives in their community. “The Healthy Hometown Founder award celebrates the achievements made in Oskaloosa,� said Jami Haberl, Iowa Healthiest State Initiative executive director. “Oskaloosa has been a model for other Iowa communities and is an encouraging example of what can be done when the citizens of a community join together to truly transform their environment.�

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Fremont Lions to host Community Blood Drive FREMONT – Fremont Lions will host a community blood drive from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21 at 107 E. Main Street, inside Community Center. To donate, please contact Edd Elder at (641) 295-4822 or visit www. bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5024 to locate the drive. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at (800) 747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before

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The New Sharon home of Dennis and Kathleen Bouma was all decked out and ready for trick or treaters on Halloween night. The Boumas had popcorn, spooks and treats ready for all those who dared to come to the house. The decorations are an annual event at the home located just northwest of downtown.

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The regular meeting of the Mahaska Masters 4-H Club was held at the First Christian Church on Oct. 10, 2016. Greeters for the meeting were Raymond G. and Rylie S. Recreation “Suck It Up� was lead by Rylie Sytsma and Sarah DeGroot. Vice President Abby Drost called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Raeann E. Roll call, “What is your favorite holiday� was answered by 16 members and six leaders. There was one visitor Max Josco. The minutes, club requirements, and a thank you for Amy Brained for donating treats to 4-H donors were read by Sarah DeGroot. Sydney Septer read treasure report. Karen Adams presented a bill for $7.98 for supplies used at the Nelson Pioneer Farm and $48.10 for Record Book Recognition prizes and thank you cards through the 4-H catalog. Addison Beane moved to pay the bill and Will Campbell seconded. Addison Beane was installed as his-

torographer. Julie Wanders gave the Farm Bureau Food Committee Report. Sarah DeGroot gave the Decorating Committee Report. Abby Drost reported that the Social Committee will be having a Pumpkin Carving Social on Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Mann’s. Andrew Stodghill, Raymond Franzen, and Addison Beane gave the Nelson Pioneer Farm Fall Festival Report. The Mahaska Masters donated money earned from bake sale to the Nelson Pioneer Farm. Cael Butler and Sydney Septer gave the National 4-H Week Report. Abby Drost gave details about the Park Bench for the Recreation Trail who will be meeting at the horse barn at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. Laura DeCook talked about needing help to run games and activities at the Annual Halloween Bash at the Eveland Access Campground on Oct. 22. Abby Drost announced that Candy Cane Lane will be held at the Penn Central Mall on Nov. 26 and they are looking for a 4-H club

to provide free ornament crafts for kids. Abby Drost announced that the Farm Bureau Dinner will be on November 10. Members should sign up for bringing food items and dress up that night. The Mahaska Year End Celebration will be held on Nov. 12. Everyone should read the county newsletter. Karen Adams gave Record Book Recognition. Crystal Boender announced that all members should enroll for 4-H online and pay before Nov. 15. Sydney Septer announced that the next meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Andrew Stodghill led the 4-H pledge. Rylie Sytsma moved to adjourn the meeting and Cael Butler seconded. Presentations were provided by Rylie Sytsma on M&M Dream Bars and Sarah DeGroot on How to Make a Paracord Dog Collar. Rylie Sytsma and Sarah DeGroot were the hosts. The Decorating Committee is to meet on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.

Pro-Ag Outlook and Management 0HHWLQJ &RPHV WR WKH ,+&& %LRSURFHVV Training Center EDDYVILLE – Policymakers, agriculture lenders, agriculture suppliers and producers all grow nervous when commodity prices, land values and input costs become volatile. The current decrease in commodity prices are going to make 2016/2017 challenging years. The livestock sector has also taken a turn to the low side. Managing increased costs and decreasing margins is an area where today’s producer turns to their lender, input supplier, Extension, neigh-

bor and other agricultural business professionals for advice. To gather the research based information needed to advise clients and make crucial agricultural decisions register to attend Iowa State University Extension’s 2016 Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Meeting at the IHCC Bioprocess Training Center, Eddyville, Iowa; across from Cargill on Hwy T61 on Friday, Dec. 2. Dr. Chad Hart, ISU Extension Grain Marketing Specialist,

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Widder Jones, Old widow woman - Haleigh Weghort Henrietta Geyser, Expert on mineralogy and chicken feed - Joyce Dupee-Clark Dolly Rogers, Confidence Woman - Elizabeth La Rue Annabelle Rawlins, Saddlebalnket’s lovely niece; a crusader - Isabel Farnum Judy Ford, Annabelle’s friend and co-crusader - Alicia Edmundson Nellie Rectangle, Wealthy Easterner, prim and proper - Jensen Kelderman The Durango Kid, The meandest, dirtiest gunslinger in the Wild West - Nic Fleming Citizens of Trail Dust: Tessa Fuller, Katie Spoelstra, Everette Davis, Rachel Freeborn, Lydia Strickel, Tiara Rivera, Culsiana Comstock, Charisa Bollman, Jacob Anderson, Bailee Fogle

8N8I; ]ifd gX^\ ( Oskaloosa Elementary School added 20 hours of nutritional education per school year and implemented a healthy rewards policy. Produce sales have increased by nearly 30 percent at a local grocery store since 2014 Healthy Hometow n prog ram available for all Iowa communities The Healthy Hometown program is available to all Iowa communities ready to take steps to make the healthy choice the easy choice and improve the overall well-being of their communities. “One of the best parts of the Healthy Hometown program is the ability for Iowa communities to make improvements that are important to them,� said Laura Jackson, Iowa Healthiest State Initiative board president. “The program offers various levels of support — including assistance from experts if they choose — and guides them to existing resources so they can make their hometown an even better place to live.�

“A healthy community is so much more than what you eat or how much you exercise,� said Mahaska Health Partnership Community Wellness Coordinator Ann Smith. “It includes pride in your community, mental health, social health and family ties. Being able to safely commute around your town and providing opportunities to gather and volunteer, giving back to your community. We focus on the whole instead of just certain aspects of people’s lives.� There are three ways communities or organizations can get started. The first is an online self-assessment tool for communities to review where they are at today and how they can connect with existing resources to make enhancements. In 2017, two additional options will be available to help communities put a plan in place for either a specific project or a complete community transformation. For more information about Mahaska Wellness Coalition, check out their Facebook page or contact Smith at 641.672.3106.

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will be discussing the supply and demand situation for grains and Dr. Lee Schulz, ISU Extension Livestock Economist, will be discussing supply and demand situations for livestock. Ray Jenkins, retired grain buyer from Cargill, will discuss working with your grain merchandiser. Rebecca Vittetoe, Extension Agronomist and Charles Brown, Extension Farm Management Specialist, will discuss managing crop inputs, cover crops, costs of production and working capital trends. This workshop will prepare participants to make those important production decisions this winter. Advance registration by Nov. 28 is required by calling the Mahaska County Extension Office at 641673-5841 or email decookl@iastate. edu. The fee for the meeting is $40 per person or $60 per couple. Registration includes meeting materials, breaks and lunch. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. and concludes about 2 p.m.

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Wanders, Sauter plan June 2017 wedding Ann Wanders and Paul Sauter, both of Wiggins, Colo., are engaged. A June 17, 2017 wedding is planned in Pella. Ann is the daughter of Gary and Lana (Van Dee) Wanders of New Sharon. Paul is the son of Brad and Jodi (Crisman) Sauter of Wiggins, Colo. Ann went to DMACC and received her degree in the Administrative Assistant program in 2014. Before moving to Colorado, she worked as a Payroll Clerk for the City of Johnston from 2014 to 2016. Paul went to Iowa State University and received his degree in Construction Engineering in 2016. He works as a Project Estimator for Ward Electric Company out of Longmont, Colo.

Herbal Tea Time, Workshop OSKALOOSA – Join the Mahaska County Master Gardeners as they host Master Gardener Lois Harris in a Herbal Tea Time and workshop and on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Harris will present on herbal history and uses. We will also have a teatime followed by a workshop. Items to be made are herbal bath salts, herbal oil and herbal sachets. This presentation is open to the public and is for anyone wishing to learn about herbs. Prior registration is required for this event and limited. To register

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“Blessing in the Leaving,� and a Moses Hogan arrangement of “Climbin’ Up the Mountain.� Student conductors will be Steve Residor, St. Louis, Derek Robinson, Tulsa, Okla., Audra Farley, Cedar Rapids, and Joe Crisuolo from Pella. These student conductors will also be conducting a concert band performance in December, along with Kala Keller, Thor; Mandy Nantz, Tipton, and Mallari Winegar, Oskaloosa. Admission to this event is free and it is open to the public.

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Favorite Classes that you feel helped prepare you for your future plans: I think Chemistry and Advanced Writing really helped me become prepared for the future. Advanced Writing helped me learn how to write good papers and Chemistry introduced me to ideas that I will be learning about in college. Most Memorable Time at North Mahaska: My most memorable time at North Mahaska was my Senior year homecoming week. It was a great week of spending time with my classmates. I especially enjoyed the Senior Parent Skit - their song at the end was awesome. Future Plans After High School: I plan on attending either Hawkeye Community College or Iowa Central and will major in Dental Hygiene.

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LOWER GROVE NEWS By ROSEMARY SCHMIDT The Sun Correspondent My sons, Karl and Kalvin came Tuesday to do the season winterizing. They put the lawn mower away, put on the storm windows, cleaned out the eaves troughs, put cover on air conditioner, moved the shepherd hook for the bird feeder, and oiled the track on the side garage door. In the house Karl cleaned out the water hoses on the washer and got things out of the top shelf in the utility room, so that I don’t try to climb up there when I need something. I am putting those Christmas decorations and etc. out in the storage shed where I can reach them. As one gets older, climbing is not a good thing to be doing. I really appreciate what the boys do for me. This week there was a sad event in our life. My brother-in-law Delmar Martin, age 75, of rural Schell City, Mo., passed away after a lengthy illness. Delmar married Pat Boyd on May 2, 1961. He and Pat were married for 55 years. To this union, one son was born, Dale. Delmar had been retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 and ½ years. He loved to hunt, fish and took pride in raising a big garden. Mowing and maintaining his yard was also his passion. Preceding him in death were his parents, Paul and Mae Martin: his brother Gary; in-laws Earl and Fern Louise Boyd; and brother-in-law, Sammie Lee Schmidt. Survivors include his wife Pat, son Dale and wife Carol of Butler, Mo., granddaughters Rachel and husband Jason Yarborough of Myrtle Beach, SC, Michel Martin of Belton, Mo.,

Bethany Martin and Henry Peal of Belton, Mo., step-granddaughters Lindsey and Sheldon Tiehes of Butler, Mo., and Samantha and Seth Kagarice; His brother Jim and wife Cheryl Martin of Koshkonong, Mo., his sister Paula and husband Curt Brown of West Plains, MO; sister-inlaw Rosemary Schmidt of New Sharon, niece Stephanie Pritchett; nephews Kevin Brown, Karl Schmidt and Kalvin Schmidt; and several great nieces and nephews. The music was supplied by the recorded songs of his late brotherin-law Sammie Lee Schmidt. One of the songs was ‘Who Am I’ which was a favorite of Delmar’s. Dennis Wallen and Brent Bland officiated the service. His son Dale added a person touch by giving a talk about the good times he experienced with his dad when they went deer hunting. And how Delmar loved to hunt turkeys and squirrels. He also spoke of the lessons his father had taught him about life. On Wednesday I went to New Sharon to Define Styling to get my hair cut. Also made a stop at R Ranch Antiques. I called Janice Vander Linden and asked if I could stop and visit for awhile. She said yes and we caught up on the latest news about our classmates and families. Got a call from neighbor Cheri Klyn this morning and she wanted to know if I could go over to her place and let the internet repair man in the do the repairs. I said, “Sure I could do that.” I was glad to be of help as I remember when I was working that it was always a problem when a repairman would come and you needed to be home, but couldn’t be there. It was such a beautiful warm fall day that I didn’t mind getting out at all. Harley, their dog, does not like the repairman, but he started wagging his tail when I drove up in my yellow Cadillac.

The weather couldn’t be nicer for this time of year. Every nice day just makes it one less day of cold weather we will have this year. The leaves are blowing off of the trees everyday. There are a few pretty leaves over in the woods north of my place. But the leaves on my yard are really piling up, but I just wait till we have a windy day and then they all blow away. That is one of the advantages of living in the country. Then in the spring there are just a few leaves around the edges left to be raked. GIRLIE WISDOM 1. One mystery of life is how a two-pound box of chocolates can make you gain five pounds. 2. What happens if you confuse your Valium with your birth control pills? You have 12 kids, but you don’t really care. 3. The reason women over 60 don’t have babies is because we would put them down and forget where we put them. 4. What is the best way to forget your troubles? Wear tight clothes. 5. Why is it harder to lose weight as you get older? Because, by that time your body and fat have become really good friends. 6. What happens if you leave an outfit in your closet for a while? It shrinks two sizes. 7. I read some article which said that the symptoms of stress are impulse buying, eating too much and driving too fast. Are they kidding? I call that a perfect day. 8. Skinny people bug me. They say things like, “Sometimes I forget to eat.” I’ve forgotten my keys, glasses, address and my mother’s maiden name, but I have never forgotten to eat! You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat! 9. It’s nice to live in a small town; if you don’t know what you are doing, someone else does.

7$/(6 2) 7+( $1&,(17 6325760$1 By BURDELL HENSLEY Ancient Sportsman Wow! What a week! My stress-ometer about maxed out. Lots to do in faraway places as well as on the home front and I was having trouble finding enough hours. I did get one back Saturday night, but that didn’t help much as I still fell asleep in Church. The Ancient-ess sure has sharp elbows. It all started Monday night when I covered the Pella Volleyball match with Norwalk for the right to go to the State Tourney. Pella had beaten Norwalk twice in the regular season and the word was that it is awfully hard to beat a good team three times in a season. The Pella girls paid little attention to that. They didn’t just beat Norwalk for the third time, they dominated them. The Lady Dutch are going back to the State Tourney and that gives me a reason to go to Cedar Rapids Tuesday. Tuesday my assignment was to cover the Pella Christian Volleyball match with Council Bluff Saint Albert at Creston. I decided to make a day of it and go over to Griswold to take care of some business. I was able to visit with my classmate Doris Rush and her husband Howard about our coming 60-year class reunion. 60 years! Can’t be! But I guess we have to face reality head on. I was able to take my sister and niece to lunch in Atlantic at the Walnut Street Diner. It is a pretty neat place. While at the diner I ran into Ron and Kay Wohlenhaus. Ron was in the Class of 56 and Kay was of the Class of 57. I was just a kid and was in the Class of 58. Ron was the centerfielder of our baseball team and I inherited that position after he graduated. Prior to that Coach Steward put me at third base and that was not such a good deal. When I got to Creston I was reminded why. I walked into the commons area of the Creston School and was looking

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at the pictures of those in the Creston Athletic Hall of Fame. I got down to the early years, there he was! Tommy Hertz, Class of 56, All-State Football and All-American lineman at the University of Missouri. Tommy was responsible for my lack of desire to play third base. Griswold was the only school in the Southwest Iowa Conference to have Summer Baseball and we had a hard time finding games. So our school officials petitioned the tough Hawkeye Eight League to allow us to compete in their Summer Baseball league. We were accepted and we did OK. We won over half of our games. The night we hosted Creston was forever etched in my memory. Tommy Hertz had just hit a triple and Creston Coach, Rollin Dyer who used to coach at Griswold, decided to try and squeeze him home. The batter missed the bunt and we had Tommy hung up. Jim Croxell, our catcher fired the ball down to me and Tommy saw a soft touch. He lowered his shoulder and the next thing I know, I’m lying in the left field grass, the ball is over by the fence and Tommy is laughing as he trotted home. I never saw third base again and things were much safer in the outfield. Oh yes, Pella Christian lost three games to one to a very good Saint Albert team. The Eagles finished 25-13 and made much improvement over last year. I had to endure the Flubs winning the World Series. I guess it is about time, so maybe we can put that to rest for another 108 years. I was sure the Indians had it when they tied the game with a home run off the “Beast of the East”. Oh well, he is a free agent and some fool will probably offer him 300 million. Friday night I was off to Iowa City Regina for the Pella Christian-Regina playoff game. Why they put the No’s. 1 and 2 teams together in the quarter-finals makes little sense to me. Regina is ranked No. 1 and they have six straight state titles, but Pella Christian scared the bejeebers out of them before falling 45-43. PC was behind 35-14 with 5:00 left in the third period and fought like crazy to get back in the game. I know I’m old and my memory

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might not be the greatest, but I can’t remember a game that I have covered that had as much electricity and excitement as this game. When the game was over, I was just drained and barely had enough strength to climb the steps to get up out of the pit. Pella did beat Solon 28-14 to advance to the Dome, so I will be going to Cedar Falls Thursday to see if the Little Dutch can win their third consecutive state title. They have won 39 straight games and are shooting for 40. Saturday and Sunday was a Southern Gospel weekend at Pella Christian, promoted by Tom and Cindy Drost. We set up our table to promote our travel business at all three concerts. It was a great weekend with good music, good contacts and good times with old friends. This election is near over and I can’t wait. I have listened to enough lies. There is a display down the street from me that I get a chuckle out of every time I drive past. Three port-a-potties are lined up together and a sign in front says, “Vote for Hillary Here”. I can relate to that. It is time to see what happened in our yesterdays. 100 years ago: Nov. 15, 1916 – Athletic relations between Penn and Central have been severed by the Penn Athletic Committee. 75 years ago: Nov. 15, 1941- New Sharon finishes with a perfect 12-0 record as they blanked Delta 120. Raydeen Coffey passed to Andy Bandstra for an eight yard score and Keith Johnson returned an interception 46 yards for the other TD. Nov. 21- Cedar takes two from Lacey. The boys won 29-21 with Billy Krusemark scoring 17 points. Ray DeWitt and Fred Hite each scored seven points for Lacey. Cedar took a 38-25 girls win behind a balanced scoring attack. 50 years ago: Nov. 21, 1966- Fremont falls twice at Moravia. The boys dropped an 88-57 decision. Dick Bales led the Cats with 19 points and Charles Martin added 14. The girls fell 84-61 as Linda Perkins scored 24 points and Cindy Grootveld added 20. 25 years ago: Nov. 21, 1991- North Mahaska’s Matt Anderson was named First Team All-State in Class 1-A Football. Sigourney-Keota’s Chris Coffman and Pella’s Matt Bandstra were named Second Team All-State in Classes 2-A and 3-A. Have a great week and get ready for the winter sports. That season is just around the corner.

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Changes in Weather, Fremont By JACKIE PERKINS Off the Vine What fantastic weather we have experienced lately! Temperatures in the 70s and we are into November! Isn’t it GREAT? I’ve noticed that folks are really into the autumn decorating this year. Hay, pumpkins, brightly colored mums, scarecrows, corn shocks, etc. are arranged for us all to enjoy. I’ve seen a few that I consider “over the top” but most are tasteful and enjoyable. Thank you to those who put forth the effort for us all to enjoy. I enjoyed hearing about something special that happened at the recent Pekin Homecoming. Past homecoming royalty were invited to participate in their festivities. Our friend, Vickie Terrell of Martinsburg, was honored as a former reigning queen. Hurrah for her! I believe she said there were 18 former queens in attendance. The “Opening Soon” sign has appeared in the window of the restaurant on Main Street. This is generating interest and hopefully we will soon see community activity and support there. We have also heard of the sale of the Sinnif Auction House on Main Street. I spent several years in that building during my newspaper days,

and looking into that history, I found that the Springer Garage was built in Fremont over a century ago, in 1914. W.A. Springer operated the garage until it was sold to Clark Lester in 1924 then was sold to the Kikendall brothers in1929, and was known as the Kindendall Motor Co. In 1974, Wayne Hancock bought the building and operated it as a mechanic shop until 1974 when it was purchased by Steve Van Dyk and Randy Sieren. At that time the building was used for vehicle storage and was called the S&R Garage. Two years later, the building became home to Southern Iowa Press where a number of weekly newspapers were printed including The Fremont Gazette, New Sharon Star, Hedrick Journal, Eddyville Tribune, Richland Clarion, Batavia Beacon, Eldon Forum, Brighton Enterprise, Marion County News, Lost Nation Press, and North English Record. Most were published by the Dinsmore Publishing Co., and o w n e d by Keith and Sandy Dinsmore. The newspaper layout and business office were moved from the Gazette building on the south side of the main block of the business district to the front section of the press building before the printing ceased. Sadly, I don’t know if any of those small town weekly newspapers still

exist. I do know that they are greatly missed. Later the building was purchased by Don Zook and become the Zook Auction Center and most recently, the Sinnif Auction Barn. The auctions held there has been a popular service and also provided a place to socialize and even enjoy a meal from their food counter. Our sympathy goes to the family of Tom and Molly Judy in their loss of Tom’s mother due to a car accident last week. Our community also feels the loss of Karen Claubaugh. Karen was such a wonderful supporter of the community and her church. She will truly be missed. Our area has also received a great loss with the passing of Kay Hedge on Oct. 28. Not only was Kay well known and thought of in our area, but served as an Iowa State Senator for several terms. Our sympathy to his family and many friends. Halloween is past and now we move on to Thanksgiving. It was interesting to hear about the favorite Halloween treats of the areas. The overall treat in the US is candy corn, and in Iowa, Twix. Let’s enjoy this heat wave and take in the final show of the autumn colors. Check out the beautiful tree at the bank in Fremont when you drive through.

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We are getting spoiled by the recent beautiful fall weather, I hope it continues a little longer! October 31 was trick-or-treat night in Barnes City. Hope your evening was full of many treats and no tricks. T he Ba r nes Cit y Methodist Church held a soup supper the evening of Nov. 5. A delicious meal of chili, vegetable beef soup, maidrites, and desserts was served. A church service was held following

supper. Phyllis Rauch celebrated her birthday on Nov. 7. Karen and Alva Calvert are back home after visiting Monica, Brian, Owen, Robert, and Ava Lillis of Austin, Minnesota and Melinda and Graig Eichenberger of Lakota. On Oct. 29 Karen, Monica, and Melinda attended the state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge. Karen’s niece, Maddie Weber, ran with the team from Cascade. The November Barnes City Fire Department meeting will be held on the 10 th at 7 p.m. at the fire station. Monthly training will be held on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the fire station. The American Legion will have their next meeting on Nov. 14 at 7

p.m. at the Legion Hall. The post office will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The American Legion Auxiliary along with Mahaska Health Partnership will be sponsoring blood pressure checks once a month at the Legion Hall. They will take place on the second Tuesday of every month from 9-10 a.m. Come on in to the Legion Hall that day for your coffee break and a blood pressure check. Don’t forget to take your recyclables to the recycle bin. It is located on the north side of City Hall. I am looking forward to my home being free of political ads, mailings, and telephone calls.

7$,1725 *5$19,//( /<119,//( By ADA KAY VAN MAANEN The Sun Correspondent Hope you enjoyed the extra hour of sleep you had when daylight savings time ended on Nov. 6. It is also time to check your smoke alarms and put in new batteries. On Oct. 29, Luke Jones and Casey Kaldenberg visited their grandmother Lyn Kinney. Luke Mennen, a senior at Drake, was honored by his soccer teammates on Oct. 29. Family and friends attended. Luke is the grandson of Walter and Ethel Sylvester. Hannah Marcum, a student at Central College attended church at Lynnville Friends Church with Garnet Gertsma on Oct. 23. Hannah joined Garnet and David Gertsma for lunch. Nov. 1 was Adopt a Pet Day. The Van Maanen siblings and their families will get together on

Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving at Friends Family Center at 6 p.m. A potluck meal is planned. November birthday wishes to our son Terry Van Maanen and to grandson Hayden Torra on the fourth. Casey Kaldenberg on the fifth, Rita Benson on the sixth and Gerry Van Dyke on the seventh. Hope you had a great day. Dot Zylstra and Shy Baarda attended the Lynnville-Sully football game at Gladbrook Friday. Dot attended the soccer game at Altoona for grandkids Taryn and Jax Vander Beek on Sunday. Shy spent the week with Dot and Denny returning home on Sunday afternoon. A birthday dinner was held on Thursday at Montana Mike’s in Newton for Will Purscell. Attending were Judy Morehouse of Knoxville,

Margaret Wells of Newton, and Lyn Kinney of Lynnville. After dinner, Will, Judy and Lyn return d to Will’s home. Joining them were his daughter Pam Cochran, granddaughter Jessica Testa, and grant grandchildren Bentley, Justin, and Vaneasca, all of Newton. Gary and Cheryl Fleener from California were visitors of David and Garnet Gertsma on Saturday morning. The Taintor Community Church held its second annual fall camp out at Lake Diamond near Montezuma. They enjoyed potluck meals on Friday and Saturday evenings. They held Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Sunday around the campfire. Attendees enjoy d a nature walk, devotions and singing around the campfire and s’mores.

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November Magic By SHERYL L. CARTER The Country Girl

Wow, it’s hard to get off Facebook this morning and get busy! I love the different news feeds—political things, cat things (smile), family things, interesting health sites—I stay away from the nasty stuff that I’m sure is out there. By the time you read this, Election Day will be over and we will have a new president. Whatever happens, I know God is still on the throne and He is still in charge and in control, and whoever gets it this time around, well, we have prayed and prayed. Franklin Graham has gone state to state starting with our beloved state of Iowa last January, to call people back to the Lord—to encourage us to pray for our beloved country, to give people the opportunity to accept Christ as their Saviour standing right there—what a wonderful thing to do. And this coming year, Franklin plans to once again hit the states— this time in some of the smaller towns around. Love the whole idea. I am just heartbroken over the way those in power and authority have taken our dearly loved country and trashed it. Trashed it here and trashed it abroad. They have taken much of the truth of our history out of the schools so the kids now seem to be very ill-informed of not only our history, but world history. Laws are made by corrupt judges and justices—sometimes out of thin air—and we are supposed to comply. We the People are the ones who gives those in authority power and we are the ones who are to vote for what we believe is right and proper. It goes against the grain to have ungodly laws foisted on us. Our country is in desperate need of a revival and I pray that whoever has won by this time next week, that people will continue to pray and lift up our leaders and that godliness and righteousness will once again reign. OK, like Burdell says, that’s enough soapbox for one day. But I could go on! Ha! Last Thursday, Oct. 27, a group of us from our ladies Bible study at church drove down to Kalona for the day. My two friends and I rode together. It was a delightful day. We started out at Stringtown Grocery,

where they have a whole big new store just full of bulk items of every sort. I stocked up as it had been awhile since we have been there. Next was the country bakery and then the Amish General Store—also out in the country and also in a brand new expanded building. They must get a lot of business as all three places have new bigger buildings. We ate lunch in town at the Tuscan Moon—a very urban name for a very nice gourmet type restaurant. We have eaten there many times, but some of our group hadn’t and I think all were pleasantly pleased with the quality of the food. This is in an old building with high ceilings and brick walls in places. After that we strolled around visiting the other little shops—the fabric store, etc, and then spent quite awhile at the Pink Petunia—I mean, the Pink Begonia. I know it’s a flower. What a wonderful old building filled to the brim with antiques of every sort—not so much furniture, but dishes, and all sorts of old stuff. They had opened up yet another room upstairs a couple years ago, and it’s so fun to walk into this room with the creaking wide board floors and look around. You can always find something at the Pink Petunia. On Saturday, Scott came up for the day. He proceeded to paint the facia, gutters, and window sills on the porch, did some other things, then hauled out his metal detector and got to work out in the back yard. That is his new hobby—archeology in miniature. He is entranced as the detector beeps off indicating something is down there! So he digs and comes up with things that have been buried for years. That day he dug up an old spade—must be 100 years old if it’s a day—plus a little metal car and some coins. There is always a spattering of nails, wire and the like. We had broccoli soup and apple salad for lunch. So this week, Scott and his folks came up on Tuesday and we cleaned out the freezers and he covered the benches out on the patio. We had tuna salad sandwiches for lunch and then it was more metal detecting. This time he dug up the remnants of an old iron stove—very heavy and buried down below the surface about eight or so inches. That was the site of an old barn and I surmised that perhaps the old stove broke apart all those years ago and the pieces were chucked out behind the barn. Doesn’t that seem feasible? Also last Tuesday, Loren’s lovely

young hospice nurse was up and back again today to check him out. Another nurse came along on Tuesday, who was a hit with us and who will be coming back again once a week. We are very, very blessed with the wonderful care from our hospice people. They are there for us in answering questions, on-going care, and keeping us supplied with necessary things. God answers our prayers every single day in the love and support we are surrounded with. On Wednesday I had two therapy sessions—one for the arthritic knuckles who still like to shout once in awhile, and the lymphedema. We may be making headway with that last. Here I have had this for who knows how many years and always just thought I had fat legs and ankles. Huh. You just never know. Anyway, the therapist put strips of knesio tape on my legs and feet—I am still pretty amazed at this technology—and how this is supposed to work to move the lymph. We also move it with massage and exercises. And I jump around on my little mini trampoline. (our granddaughter used to call it the “jumpoline”, which it really is, you know). Of course I had to check out the Thrift store after I got a few groceries. The Thrift was bonus land again as I found a beautiful winter Forecaster coat in tan with dark navy trim--$6. I was thrilled. It fits like a dream. My LL Bean coat from a number of years ago was showing some wear, so a little better one was needed. The new one is long enough in the body and sleeves and in excellent condition. I also found a few unmentionables, but will leave that there. I also found a very nice Laz-EBoy recliner for only $38, but no way to transport it home. Shucks. I even hoped we might be able to stick it in our roomy trunk, but the folks there didn’t think so. I could just see my husband beautifully stretched out in that comfy chair. Oh, well. Guess this is it for this time, so until the next…enjoy this superb weather! PS: My next book signing will be at the Pella Craft Show, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be held at the Vermeer Pavilion on the east end of the Vermeer Mile. You can also purchase my two books from me here at home anytime— just call 641-594-4297, email me at lscarter@netins.net, or write me at 603 8th Ave, Sully, IA, 50251. Thanks a bunch!

Mama’s Food By SHERYL L. CARTER The Country Girl

My mother was a good cook. Plain and simple good old homemade farm food. And Mama knew what it meant to “cook for threshers”, as in the old days when I was still little, men would take turns going from farm to farm to thresh out the grain and the lady of the house had a huge meal to get up at noon. Those farmers could always put it away. That didn’t last too long into my lifetime, but I don’t think Mama ever really got over cooking such massive meals, as invariably, she made way too much for our little family of five. I am sure she didn’t want to run out of anything and for sure no one ever left her table hungry. She did continue to feed the hay boys Daddy brought out from town to help him put up hay in the summer. With three girls, he needed the manly help. I tried, but was so allergic to alfalfa, I always wound up having a sneezing fit. So Mama whipped up a summer afternoon lunchtime (what folks around in this area of Sully call “coffee time”) of sandwiches made of ground up bologna, mayo and relish, potato salad or some other kind of salad, some of her homemade pickles, one of her big chocolate cakes and large glasses of ice tea. Those boys were so grateful to have a good little afternoon meal and lots of

cold drink for their sweaty labors before heading back out to the hot fields. When I was young, Mama was still into baking bread—it was always white bread—plus her wonderful rolls. Sometimes she took the roll dough and made cinnamon rolls. We liked that just fine. The house always smelled so fragrant when we came home from school with all that good baking going on. And cookies. Mama made the best cookies—my favorites were her oatmeal raisin—they were like soft pies— so fresh and yummy and I would fill my pocket and go out to help Daddy chore. She was also a good pie baker—her lemon meringue pies were outstanding. She made the lemon filling from scratch and the meringue, too. Another thing Mama was good at was cooking meat—fried chicken? Fabulous. No—there was nothing like her fried chicken! Roast beef? Roast chicken? Steak? Liver and Onions? The best. She canned quarts of food every summer—and didn’t ask us to help nearly enough, as it was a whole lot of work. She “cold packed” some foods— putting the raw food in the jars, screwing on the lids, and into a water bath using the big tub she used to heat water on wash days. What Mama didn’t like to make so well was soup. Neither she nor Daddy were wild about soup. And don’t try to put a one of those new-fangled casseroles in front of him—no, sir—Daddy liked his food all separated on his plate. Otherwise, he wasn’t a picky sort and easily pleased. It was funny—after Daddy passed

away in 1994, Mama lived by herself for awhile and then moved up here into a little apartment beside us for a year. She ate over here with us a lot, and sometimes I would take over supper to her, and as I did like to make soup, one evening took over a bowl of my (we thought) delicious Cream of Broccoli soup. I set it in front of her little nose and she observed it with narrowed eyes. “What is this?” she questioned. “It’s a vegetable soup, Mom,” I said—figuring it best not mention the word “broccoli”—which was never on our plates growing up. She took another look at the little green things in the creamy broth and said, “It looks like Frog Soup to me!” Laughed about that one for many a year. Mama also loved to make Jello salads—green lime Jello with green grapes—orange Jello with pineapple and shredded carrots—lemon Jello with chopped apples, celery and walnuts. So cool and refreshing and a perfect compliment to a meal. I never buy Jello and haven’t made any of those in years, but they were good! Mom could really make gravy, too— creamy milk gravy with the fried chicken drippings—oh, man—yellow gravy from a roast chicken—roast beef gravy. Hey, we had it all, along with heaps of lovely mashed potatoes—my favorite food in the whole world. When my sister and I started to date, we began to bring our boyfriends home for supper or Sunday dinner. We finally figured they might not be as interested in us as in our Mother’s cooking! When more convenience foods began to hit the shelves at the grocery store, Mama took advantage and bought boxed cake mixes, etc, but nothing could compare with her homemade. She was a good one to tempt my young husband with, “And you know, Loren, I baked a big chocolate cake with white icing just for you!” He believed her, as he was the son she never had. She loved all the Carter Boys, but he was always extra special. So this is the end. Hope you have a good week and until next time!

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&+85&+ ',5(&725< Assembly of God www.newsharonag.org Pastor Shane Farnum Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kingdom Kids (PreK-6th) Unleash Youth (7th-12th) Connection Groups Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Baptist Church of Fremont Pastors: Robb and Joyce Bruns Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.

Barnes City Community Church The Rev. Jim and Linda Sears Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 4 p.m. - Youth Group (Pre-6th) 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship

Barnes City United Methodist Pastor Michelle Williamson Worship, 4:30 p.m., Sunday

Cedar Christian Reformed Church Pastor Josh Van Engen 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship

Cedar United Methodist Pastor Bob Voles Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

New Sharon United Methodist Church Lead Pastor Terry Pollard www.newsharonumc.org 641-637-2561 Sunday Worship Service, 9:15 a.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. - G2C Children (1st-6th) Meets 6-8 p.m.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. – PROS Youth Grades 7-12 Meets McVay Family Center

Park Church of Christ Evangelist: Mark Doland 1804 Burlington Road Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Sunday Bible Class (All Ages): 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Life Groups Sunday afternoon and Thursday evenings

Peoria Christian Reformed Church Pastor George Den Oudsten 10 miles west of New Sharon office@peoriacrc.org www.peoriacrc.org Worship, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School,10:45 a.m.

Union Mills Christian Church Pastor Kerry Lake Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:35 a.m.

Lacey United Methodist Church

Pastor Don Job Sunday School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

Taintor Community Church Pastor Joe Goemaat 641-569-3491 www.taintorchurch.org Sunday Worship, 9 a.m. Coffee Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Thursday Young Peoples, 6:00 p.m. All ages welcome

West Liberty Church Of Christ 7 miles west of Montezuma on Diamond Trail Sunday Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Evening, 6 p.m. Fourth Friday Night April to October Singing and Fellowship, 7 p.m.

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Employers Face New W-2 Filing Deadline WASHINGTON, DC — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers and small businesses of a new Jan. 31 filing deadline for Forms W-2. The IRS must also hold some refunds until Feb. 15. A new federal law, aimed at making it easier for the IRS to detect and prevent refund fraud, will accelerate the W-2 filing deadline for employers to Jan. 31. For similar reasons, the new law also requires the IRS to hold refunds involving two key refundable tax credits until at least Feb. 15. Here are details on each of these key dates. New Jan. 31 Deadline for Employers The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, enacted last December, includes a new requirement for employers. They are now required to file their copies of Form W-2, submitted to the Social Security Administra-

tion, by Jan. 31. The new Jan. 31 filing deadline also applies to certain Forms 1099-MISC reporting non-employee compensation such as payments to independent contractors. In the past, employers typically had until the end of February, if filing on paper, or the end of March, if filing electronically, to submit their copies of these forms. In addition, there are changes in requesting an extension to file the Form W-2. Only one 30-day extension to file Form W-2 is available and this extension is not automatic. If an extension is necessary, a Form 8809 Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns must be completed as soon as you know an extension is necessary, but by January 31. Please carefully review the instructions for Form 8809, for more information. “As tax season approaches, the IRS

FarmHER Conference By Chapter Reporters RANDIE RICHMOND, ADLYNN EVELAND, and MORGAN WELLS EDDYVILLE – In late September, seven girls from the Agri-Power FFA Chapter went to the FFA Enrichment center to learn how to be a better woman in agriculture. The conference included delicious food, career fair, and individual classes. Claire Jager, Adlynn Eveland, Addison McCrea, Hannah Koellner, Briana Ver Steegh, and Mrs. Spring attended the conference. They were first spoken to by a woman named Laura, who showed them steps to becoming a more confident, hard working, woman. Everyone then split off into separate sessions of their choosing. One class was enti-

tled “Leaving a Legacy.� In this session, inheriting the family farm and ways to deal with it was discussed. “I really enjoyed this session, because it helped show me that even though my future path may not be farming, I can still find multiple ways to get involved in agriculture,� said Adlynn Eveland. While at the conference, the girls got to meet other women who have made a successful impact in the agricultural world through business. Each member that attended the conference was also offered a free head shot; this will be helpful when sending in resumes for jobs and colleges when one is needed. The group really enjoyed the trip and hope to attend next year.

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wants to be sure employers, especially smaller businesses, are aware of these new deadlines,� said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “We are working with the payroll community and other partners to share this information widely.� The new accelerated deadline will help the IRS improve its efforts to spot errors on returns filed by taxpayers. Having these W-2s and 1099s earlier will make it easier for the IRS to verify the legitimacy of tax returns and properly issue refunds to taxpayers eligible to receive them. In many instances, this will enable the IRS to release tax refunds more quickly than in the past. The Jan. 31 deadline has long applied to employers furnishing copies of these forms to their employees and that date remains unchanged. Some Refunds Delayed Until at Least Feb. 15 Due to the PATH Act change, some people will get their refunds a little later. The new law requires the IRS to hold the refund for any tax return claiming either the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until Feb. 15. By law, the IRS must hold the entire refund, not just the portion related to the EITC or ACTC. Even with this change, taxpayers should file their returns as they normally do. Whether or not claiming the EITC or ACTC, the IRS cautions taxpayers not to count on getting a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying other financial obligations. Though the IRS issues more than nine out 10 refunds in less than 21 days, some returns are held for further review.

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New Sharon City Council Minutes NEW SHARON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 19, 2016 The New Sharon City Council met in regular session at city hall, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Dustin Hite presiding and the following members answering roll call: Larry Applegate, Kenneth Ward, Keri Lamberson, and Wes White were present. Others in attendance were Kevin Lamberson, RD Keep, Kevin Fouch, Jim Reed, Twyla Septer, Dianna Klinker, Bert McMillan, Jeff and Kay Bittner. Roll Call answered by: Ayes: Ward, Applegate, Lamberson, White. Motion was made by Applegate and seconded by White to approve the following consent agenda items: 10/05/16 minutes 10/19/16 agenda 10/19/16 distributions pending AYES: Ward, Applegate, Lamberson, White; NAYS: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. Public Comments: No one was present to discuss the city RZQHG ÀRZHU SRWV SODQWHU DQG EHGV VR QR GLVcussion. Requests from the Community: None Public Hearings: A. Motion was made by Ward and seconded by Lamberson to open public hearing at 6:01 p.m. AYES: Ward, Applegate, White, Lamberson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None . No one was present for the public hearing B. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by White to close public hearing at 6:02 p.m. AYES: Applegate, Lamberson, Ward, White; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None . C. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by Ward to approve building permit for Shane Farnum, fence 208 S. Mulberry, Casey’s 205 S. Main, addition, Dave and Sue DeWitt 505 W. Market, garage and fence AYES: White, Ward, Lamberson, Applegate; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. D. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by Ward to open public hearing at 6:04 p.m. AYES: Lamberson, White, Ward, Applegate; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. No one was present for the public hearing. E. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by White to close public hearing at 6:08 p.m. AYES: White, Lamberson, Applegate, Ward; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. Resolutions and motions: A. Motion was made by Lamberson and

seconded by White to set public hearing for building permits for Alan Lake 201 N. Monroe IRU FRPPHUFLDO VKRS DQG RI¿FH IRU 1RYHPEHU 2nd at 6:00 p.m. AYES: White, Ward, Lamberson, Applegate; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. B. Motion was made by Applegate and seconded by White to approve Resolution 092116A sale of Lot 6 old school square. AYES: Lamberson, Applegate, White, Ward; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. C. Motion was made by White and seconded by Ward to table engineering contract for wastewater treatment improvement project. AYES: White, Ward, Applegate, Lamberson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. D. Discussion to begin in relation to the water superintendent’s performance E. Jeff Bittner did not want a closed session so it remained open. Discussion held in regards to some instances on time cards and work logs. There were 2 hours for lowering the ÀDJV KRXUV IRU SKRQH FDOO DQG PRZHU QRW moved but mowing wrote on work log. Was told if calls come in on our personal cell phones for business, employees are not paid for those so please let people know to call city hall durLQJ EXVLQHVV KRXUV +H ZDV WROG WR ¿OO RXW WKH work logs as you perform the duties so the logs are accurate. The purpose of work logs is to track which department the wages should be charged to. Jeff would like a planner to keep in his vehicle to document his time. Ordinances: A. Motion was made by Applegate and VHFRQGHG E\ /DPEHUVRQ WR WDEOH WKH ¿UVW UHDGing of Ordinance 101916 to vacate alley at the southeast corner of Lot 7 and Lot 8 Branson’s Addition to the original plat of New Sharon. Did not have the signatures from property owners to approve sale. AYES: White, Ward, Applegate, Lamberson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. Department Reports a. Water Report- +\GUDQW ÀXVKLQJ WR EHJLQ Oct 24th b. Sewer Report- Letters sent to customers for follow up on smoke testing c. Street Reportd. Police Report- on table e. Cemetery Reportf. City Clerk Report- 71 reminder letters west side, applications for deputy clerk g. City Attorney Report h. Fire Department Reporti. Library Board- library doors are painted, Bert, Twyla and Dianna said they are working on update on projects, new computers, child’s area being worked on, wanting to expand

hours. 10. Departmental Requests: 11. City council Information 12. Mayor Information: Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by White and seconded by Lamberson to adjourn at 6:54 p.m. All in favor, whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved. Lisa Munn, City clerk Dustin D. Hite, Mayor CITY OF NEW SHARON DISTRIBUTIONS PENDING 10/19/16 $3,323.17 payroll, general, payroll wages cody davis, general, janitorial services $210.00 Treasurer State of Iowa, water/sewer, sales tax $3,855.00 $SSDUDWXV 7HVWLQJ ÂżUH DQQXDO ÂżUH SXPS WHVWLQJ Baker & Taylor, library, books $63.40 Barco Municipal Product, water/sewe, coats $120.04 +D]DUG FRQWURO WHFKQRORJ\ ÂżUH ÂżUH VXSSUHVVLRQ IRDP Iowa Rural Water, sewer, smoke testing $27.50 Kelly Playle, cemetery, mowing $68.00 .H\ &RRSHUDWLYH SROLFH ÂżUH FHPHWHU\ fuel $676.52 Keystone Laboratory, sewer/water, testing $303.20 Mediacom, police, internet $94.80 Messerli Plumbing, water, curb stop $569.74 Messerli Plumbing, city hall, $159.74 repair toliet Oskaloosa Herald, publishing legals $9.06 Phils Auto Stop, street, vehicle maintenance $38.00 3UHPLHU 2IÂżFH (TXLSPHQW FRSLHV Pronto Market, police/street/sewer, $323.28 fuel Sha Ran Window, city hall, window washing $30.00 %UDG /DWFKDP ÂżUH PRWRU Access Systems, city hall, $71.25 computer repair Lisa Munn, city hall, mileage for datatech meeting $104.90 Mackenzie Fuller, cemetery, mowing Highland cemetery $1,280.00 Municipal Supply, water, freight on handheld $13.83 Wellmark, police/street/sewer, health insurance $1,422.84 Martin Marietta, r/u, rock $200.34 $14,155.64 NS45

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Hehli, Agan Members of Central BB Teams PELLA — Connor Hehli and Abbie Agan of New Sharon are members of the Central College men’s and women’s basketball teams respectively. Hehli is a junior beginning his third year under fifth-year coach Craig Douma. The team returns 10 letterwinners and all five starters from last year’s 10-10 squad that lost in the opening round of the NCAA tournament to eventual national champions St. Thomas (Minn.) Hehli, a 6 -ffot- 4-inch for ward played in four games averaging one point per game and recorded a block last season. Senior for ward Colby Taylor

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(Creston), the team’s top returning scorer (20.2 ppg) and rebounder (9.5

rpg), was named to the all-conference first team and the D3hoops.

com all-West Region third team last season. Central opens the season Nov. 15 at Iowa Wesleyan. Agan is a 5-3 senior guard. She has won two varsity letters and was newcomer of the year in 2013-14. Fourth-year coach Chelsea Petersen returns 12 letterwinners and all five starters from last year’s 4-21 squad. Sophomore Claire Marburger (Perry) is the team’s leading returning scorer (17.7 ppg) and rebounder (8.6 rpg). Dutch open the season Nov. 15 at Grinnell.

(%) (LJKW 9% *RHV 8QGHIHDWHG Submitted by COACH JOHN THOMPSON EDDYVILLE – The 8th Grade EBF Volleyball Team capped off another highly successful season sweeping all conference opponents and finishing with an undefeated season of 9-0. The team was also undefeated as seventh graders during the 2015

season; thus, the girls have completed their entire middle-school careers, undefeated and untied in the sport of volleyball. Coached by Rachel Hadden, the team utilized exceptional serving, passing, setting, and attacking to showcase an artillery of skill sets against their competitors. “I am very proud of this team and their accom-

plishments. They were very coachable and improved throughout the season in all facets of the game,� Hadden commented. The team often held their contenders to single digits in games, winning decisively throughout the fall. The girls will receive a plaque to put in the school trophy case. Members of the team included,

Blair Holohan, Emma McDonough, Lis Glosser, Abby Hanson, Allison Blad, Paige Harter, Emalee Davis, and Brooke Shafer. Also, Nikayla Leaf, Shelby Akers, Abby Knowler, Faith Roberts, Peyton Devers, Lizabeth Hotchkiss, and Kayla Williams (manager), Josie Rea, Marissa McAlister, Felicity Reddy (manager), and Koleen Good.

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The third set resembled the first two as the Knights recorded 11 kills, seven of them by senior Megan Hudson. Hudson would finish with an astonishing 21 kills on 30 attempts. Senior Peyton Parker recorded 12 kills. Alexander had five kills “We had moments of good plays, but not enough to get past the consistent power of Union,� said Genskow “ I am proud of how our kids didn’t give up. They put forth effort to succeed every point. It’s hard to end your season with a loss like this, but it generates the spark to get better for next season. The Rockets say goodbye to five seniors, all who helped EBF to past state tourney experiences. They include, Briana Ver Steegh, Swartz, Teri Jo Lane, Allie Adams, and Haegen Boyer. “It will be hard to replace those seniors who stepped up all season with their leadership and experience,� said Genskow. “Those underclassman now have experience and get back to working on maintaining the EBF success in volleyball. We will start looking at the winter season and getting our kids the exposure needed to better our skills. EBF STATS Torie Alexander: 24/25 Attacks, 5 Kills, 4/6 Serving, 5 Digs Haegen Boyer: 2/2 Attacks, 1 Assist, 4/4 Serving, 12 Digs Emma Bunnell: 11/12 Attacks, 4 Kills, 4 Assists, 1/1 Serving, 1 Dig Taylor Caves: 6/8 Attacks, 1 Dig Darian Johnson: 5/5 Serving Teri Jo Lane: 6 Assists, 4/4 Serving, 3 Digs Grace Roberts: 7-9 Attacks, 2 Kills, Taryn Swartz: 0/1 Attacks, 4/5 Serving, 1 Ace, 4 Digs Lexi Taylor: 5/6 Attacks, 3 Digs Briana Ver Steegh: 5/6 Attacks, 3/5 Serving, 4 Digs

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EDDYVILLE – Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rocket four-year letter winners were recognized during halftime of the school’s homecoming football game. The 2016 graduates who received letters were:

Bridget DeWitt, marching band; Mika Farnum, band/drama; Kayla Fox, band; Maddison Giltner, choir/ band; Andrew Hart, track/band/ cross country;Evan Heinle, mock trial; Tayler Jones, marching band;

Jeffrey Koebke, golf; Mashayla Lobberecht, choir/band; and McKinley Moore, softball/volleyball. Also, Adam Proctor, wrestling; Tanner Rea, wrestling; Payton Scharff, archery/cheerleading; Devon Sever-

son, mock trial; Logan Street, band; Luke Sutton, band; Karlie Taylor, volleyball/track/basketball; and Treg Van Dorin, football.

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EBF Holds Second Annual Color-AThon EDDYVILLE – The EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont School District sponsored a color run on Oct. 22. Approximately 190 participants (students, family, friends, school and community members) made their way on the designated run/walk in Eddyville. Young and old were showered with “safe, eco-friendly, plant-based powdered dye� along their path, turning them into moving targets! Money raised is used for PBIS, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, in all of the school buildings. The fundraising for this event puts 70 percent of the money back into the hands of the school to use for rewards like the SOAR store, field trips and special events. The money raised by the students in each building stays with that building. Across the district over $6,500 was raised and will be given back to the students in a positive way. This was the second year for the Color-A-Thon, and the district hopes to make it an annual event to continue to raise money and be able to support the students in positive ways.

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