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Steel Sworn in as Deputy Clerk NEW SHARON – New Sharon City Council opened its Wednesday meeting by swearing in Linda Steel as deputy city clerk. Mayor Dustin Hite gave the oath of office before proceeding to the regular order of business. Steel will cover the office when clerk Lisa Munn is gone and of some cleaning of city buildings. Steel was approved for hire at the Nov. 2 meeting. She will begin her duties immediately. Members of the council approved an SRF application for the sewer project. This project is designed to complete requirements of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Agency. Garden & Associates was recently contracted to work on the design and scope of the project. Council set Wednesday, Dec. 7 for a public hearing regarding the possibility of making a Community Development Block Grant application to assist with the needed and required improvements to the city water system. At the hearing, dis-

cussion of the scope of the project and estimated costs will be presented. The public may and are encouraged to attend and make comment on the proposed work. The council approved raising the city’s umbrella insurance to be better covered in case of an emergency. The coverage will raise from $1 million to $2 million. Councilors held a public hearing for a building permit for a room addition at 708 S. Main. Richard Williams and Joyce Jones had made the request. The request was approved. A second hearing was held for a fence to be erected at 501 W. Market by Lori Wyatt. This was also approved. In other business Approved Simmons Construction bid of $7,000 for removal of a tree at 302 S. Pine Set Dec. 7 for public hearing for water project grant application Accepted bid from Clay Birch for Linda Steel signs paper work following New Sharon Mayor Dustin snow removal at a rate of $25 per +LWH GHOLYHULQJ WKH RDWK RI RI¿FH DV GHSXW\ FLW\ FOHUN 6WHHO EHJDQ area. KHU GXWLHV WKLV SDVW ZHHN

Voter Deadline Monday for IHCC Special Election OSKALOOSA – The voter registration deadline to register early to vote for the upcoming Indian Hills Community College Special Election is Monday, Nov. 28, at 5 p.m. According to Mahaska County Auditor, Susan L. Brown, the Auditor’s Office will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on that day. As of Jan.1, 2008 you may register at your correct precinct on Election Day. Be sure to bring along a photo ID with an expiration date stating your current address. If your photo ID does not have your current address please contact the Auditor’s Office at (641) 673-7148 for additional requirements. Contact the Auditor’s Office for availability of absentee ballots for the Special Election. To obtain an absentee ballot, please go to the Mahaska County’s website www.mahaskacounty. org and download the Absentee Ballot Request Form. Your request must state you would

like to vote in the IHCC Special Election, Dec. 6, the address where you live, the address you would like the ballot mailed to, birth date, and day time phone number. Each person requesting a ballot must complete and sign a request form. Mail your form to: Mahaska County Auditor, Susan L. Brown, 106 South 1st Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577. The absentee ballot will be sent to the voter once the request has been received in the Auditor’s Office. If you do not have access to the County’s website, contact the Auditor’s Office. Voted absentee ballots that are returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. Voted absentee ballots may also be returned to the Auditor’s Office in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day. For further information or questions regarding the Special Election, please call the Auditor’s Office at (641) 673-7148.

production and trends in fertilizer costs. ISU Extension Field Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe will take a step-by-step approach to help you understand what to test your soils for, how labs provide results and how to interpret those results into fertilizer rates. The workshop will focus on phosphorus, potassium and lime recommendations. Please feel free to bring along a copy of your soil test results. The program is free and open to the public, but if you plan to attend please call the Mahaska County Extension Office at 641-673-5841 by Monday Dec. 12. You may also register at https://goo.gl/forms/Ij1hHpJFElzEaPqF3. Mahaska County Extension Office is located at 212 N. 1st St. Oskaloosa, IA. For additional information, please contact Rebecca Vittetoe at 319-653-4811 or rka8@iastate.edu.

OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership is asking for the community’s assistance in conducting a new Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The project is expected to take three months. According to MHP CEO Jay Christensen, the goal of this assessment update is to gain a comprehensive understanding of community health perceptions. While the results will be used to measure progress made to address needs identified in past assessments, the information will also help inform local services agencies and policy makers as they work to provide services our community needs. To start this work, a short online community survey has been developed: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/CHNA17_MHP. All community residents and lead-

ers are encouraged to complete the 2017 CHNA Online Survey by Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. The community will also be invited to attend an evening Town Hall in January, with details to be announced. “This work is key to determining the direction of healthcare services in Mahaska County,� Christensen said. “We hope that all community stakeholders will take advantage of this opportunity and provide input; which will help us further develop local healthcare services to improve access to care and services locally.� MHP has retained VVV Consultants LLC, an independent research firm from Olathe, Kan., to conduct and complete the needs assessment. If you have any questions about the project, please contact MHP Business Development Director Ross Schultz at 641.672.3439.

Community invited to Y’s Virtual Scavenger Hunt OSK ALOOSA – The Mahaska County YMCA is holding a Virtual Scavenger Hunt the week of Thanksgiving. The winner of the hunt will receive a prize valued at over $100. The hunt is being held for both YMCA members and non-members beginning Sunday, Nov. 20. Lisa Martin, the YMCA’s Membership Engagement Director, said “We are inviting all community members to participate. All you have to do is visit the Mahaska County YMCA’s web site, www.MahaskaYMCA.org then find six hidden pictures which relate to fall and November. Once all six are located, complete the official scavenger hunt entry form (found on our web site), then bring or email the form to the Y.� Completed forms must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28. Martin said a three-month, allinclusive YMCA membership will be awarded to the winner unless the winner is already a Y member. Then the prize will be a YMCA $105 credit which the winner can apply toward

future programming or membership extension; the prize excludes daycare. The winner will have until December 31, 2016 to initiate his or her winnings. In the event there is more than one entry with all six-picture locations correctly identified, a random drawing will take place to determine the winner. Entrants must be 19 years of age or older and, the prize is transferable. Martin said an entry form can be downloaded from the home page of the Y’s web site. The hidden images can be viewed on the entry form. Additional information will be posted on the Mahaska County YMCA’s Facebook page. All entries must be submitted to the Y no later than 5 p.m., November 28. Entries can be dropped off at the Member Services Desk at the YMCA, which is located at 414 North 3rd Street. Completed entries can also be emailed to Martin at lisa. martin@mahaskaymca.org. For more information, contact Martin at 641.673.8411.

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Balancing the Economics of Soil Fertility for Crop Production OSKALOOSA — Iowa State discussing the current costs of University Extension and Outreach is hosting a workshop on Dec. 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. on balancing the economics of soil fertility for crop production. With lower commodity prices, many farmers are looking to trim costs. For fertilizer, don’t simply trim costs, but rather selectively maximize economic returns to fertilizer expense by understanding how to interpret soil test results and how to use the results to make fertilizer recommendations. Even if you already have soil testing and recommendations hired out to an agri-business, you can still gain a very good understanding of how recommendations are made and help you to decide where it makes the most sense to reduce fertilizer costs while improving income. The workshop will begin with Charles Brown, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist

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EDDYVILLE – The City of Eddyville is planning the second “Christmas on the River.� The businesses and organizations are working on this winter activity to pull the community together at this special time of year. The date will be Friday evening, Dec. 2. Activities will start at 5 p.m. with the Parks and Recreation Committee lighting the Christmas tree in the Mini Park downtown. Caroling around the tree will be the beginning of the evening activities. The Friends of the Library will have a special treat for the youngsters as they watch the Christmas tree lighting. Festivities will be for all ages. There will be horse drawn wagon rides starting at the Eddyville Museum. The historic First Iowa State Bank will be open for the community to see how it has been beautifully restored. Many of the businesses will be open for the evening with warm treats and drinks. Others will decorate their windows, making our town very festive. As you walk up the street, you will notice the Eddyville Post Office has a “Letters to Santa� mailbox; this would be a great place to leave your letters to Santa. A vendor fair will be set up in the newly remodeled “Scene 205�; this building is a must to see, since it has been

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remodeled this past year. The Eddyville Clinic will be open and offering blood pressure tests. The Eddyville Museum Organization will be set up in the American Legion Building for a soup supper. Dave’s Welcome Inn and Ford’s Grill are our other available eating establishments. What a great evening to spend with friends or family!

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Encourage Mindful Holiday Eating OSKALOOSA – Now that the holiday season is getting into full swing, delicious meals and treats galore can leave you nervous about the effect on your body. Mahaska Health Partnership Registered Dietitian Lea Rice has some advice for avoiding holiday weight gain this season. “The average person puts on one to two pounds each year during the holidays,� Rice explained. “Though that may not sound like much, it can really add up over the years. Little adjustments can make a big difference when it comes to avoiding those extra calories while also enjoying holiday treats.� One way to reduce overconsumption is to include some healthier versions of recipes. “Try to add some color to your plate and avoid only eating beige items,� Rice suggested. “For instance, add fruits or veggies, such as apples, carrots, sweet potatoes or winter squash as a healthy option to go with your holiday staples. This will also help keep your calorie intake down!� When it comes to holiday meals, don’t cut corners to allow yourself more room for the big meal. “Avoiding breakfast in anticipation of a large meal will just mess with your metabolism and leave you feeling miserable after a big lunch,� Rice shared. When it comes to enjoying holiday treats, moderation is key. “Everyone has a favorite they enjoy during the holidays, whether it’s Grandma’s sugar cookies or that stuffing fresh from the turkey,� Rice reminded. “Don’t cut out the things you enjoy for fear of holiday weight gain. Instead, keep your consumption in moderation and balance with healthier foods.� Believe it or not, there are some other easy tricks to keep from grabbing too many goodies. “It can be as simple as using smaller plates,� Rice suggested. “Most of the time, our eyes are bigger than our stomachs and some food goes to waste anyway. This way the plate will look full and you won’t

be taking those extra calories with you to the dinner table. “Serving from the stove instead of the table helps keep portions in control too,� Rice continued. “If appetizers are served, use a smaller napkin or plate instead of a fullsized option to keep from filling up before the meal is served.� Whether you’re cooking an entire meal or just one dish, easy swaps in ingredients can make a great impact on calorie count. “Try to use substitutions in recipes where no one will notice,� Rice encouraged. “Pick the fat free and no salt added broth, leave the butter out of the stuffing and casseroles, use whole-grain bread for dressings, look for sugar substitutes and use applesauce instead of oil in baked goods. These easy switches can cut calories without cutting flavor.� Planning fun activities with friends and family can also help keep everybody moving. “If it’s nice enough, play a friendly game of flag football after your meal,� Rice said. “Take a walk through town to see the decorations or help shovel snow for your neighbors. Every little activity can really add up when it comes to exercise.� No matter where you’re going or what you’re doing this holiday season, aim for one healthier switch at each gathering to benefit you and your loved ones. “Whether it’s a recipe swap or parking further away from the front door, little changes can make a big difference in your holiday health. Who knows, they may even become regular healthy habits for you!� Registered Dietitian Lea Rice provides inpatient and outpatient nutrition education, helping patients understand how their diet affects their overall health and well-being; including counseling patients with chronic health conditions. She is very involved in the community and enjoys sharing evidence-based nutrition information. To schedule an appointment with Lea Rice, call 641.672.3303.

Osky Guard Soldier Earns 734th Regional Support Group Patch JOHNSTON – Pfc. Cristian A. Martinez, of Oskaloosa was part of more than 80 Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers recently recognized during a patching ceremony held at the Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center in Johnston, Iowa. This ceremony represents a timehonored tradition, where Iowa Citizen-Soldiers officially receive the left-shoulder military patch representing their unit of assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. It also marks completion of the Iowa National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits the education and skills needed to excel during their Army Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (military school). These Soldiers represent today’s Iowa Army National Guard, which consists of 7,000 Citizen-Soldiers based in more than 40 communities across the state. Martinez, a 2011 graduate of Streator Township (Ill.) High School, currently attend-

EDDYVILLE – Ryan Richmond, Wyatt Klyn, and Austin Angle have been utilizing their horticulture skills and working hard in the Agri-Power FFA’s chapter garden. This garden is primarily used to grow vegetables for the Iowa State Fair, but these boys took it beyond that. Some tomatoes were picked and donated to the school’s cafeteria, and strawberries were dug up and donated to citizens. They didn’t

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Balancing the Economics of Soil Fertility for Crop Production Workshop OSKALOOSA – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting a workshop on Dec. 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. on balancing the economics of soil fertility for crop production. Even if you already have soil testing and recommendations hired out to an agri-business, you can still gain a very good understanding of how recommendations are made and help you to decide where it makes the most sense to reduce fertilizer costs while improving income. The workshop will begin with Charles Brown, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist discussing

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the current costs of production and trends in fertilizer costs. ISU Extension Field Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe will take a step-by-step approach to help you understand what to test your soils for, how labs provide results and how to interpret those results into fertilizer rates. The workshop will focus on phosphorus, potassium and lime recommendations. Please feel free to bring along a copy of your soil test results.

The program is free and open to the public, but if you plan to attend please call the Mahaska County Extension Office at 641-673-5841 by Monday Dec. 12. You may also register at https://goo.gl/forms/ Ij1hHpJFElzEaPqF3. The Mahaska County Extension Office is located at 212 N. I St. Oskaloosa, IA. For additional information, please contact Rebecca Vittetoe at 319-653-4811 or rka8@iastate.edu.

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Van Gilst participated in Dordt’s One Act Festival SIOUX CENTER – Cory Van Gilst of Oskaloosa, Iowa, participated in Dordt College’s High School One Act Festival by being on the closing ceremonies committee and a part of a panel. Van Gilst is a senior majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. He also has a minor in Theatre Arts. The two-day High School One Act Festival in November included tech rehearsals, a variety of workshops, theatre games, and an improv show. The festival concluded with high schools performing their one act plays and receiving feedback from a group of Dordt theatre students. Dordt’s active theatre arts program serves the community with two fully mounted main stage shows each year, as well as numerous smaller student-directed or classroom-based projects.

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Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016

LOWER GROVE NEWS Another beautiful week, it is almost unbelievable but then I was thinking how it was nice it was last year at this time. I did not have to start the fireplace until Dece. 27 in 2015. Hopefully it stays nice for a while longer, although that might be wishful thinking. My neighbors, Dennis and Suzy Veenstra came over to split the wood. Jocelyn and Trevor came too and helped pile up the wood near my door. Then I fixed them lunch after all that hard work. I really admire them for the way they are teaching their 9 and 5-year olds to work. My sister Pat from Missouri is coming for a short visit, so I have been cooking and baking. Baked buns to use with that good Ulrich bologna spread that I made. Three bean bake using butter beans, kidney beans and pork and beans was something I had been wanting to make. It always tastes good in the fall. Also made some of those raspberry bars. Got some applesauce, cabbage slaw, and freezer cucumbers out of the deep freeze. So we are ready to eat anytime she and her daughter-in-law Carol arrive. While here Pat wants to go to Pella to get some of those bakery goodies and Pella bologna to take back to Missouri. She and Carol just love the crimp bread with cheese spread on it and potato chips crushed and sprinkled on top. Makes my mouth water

By ROSEMARY SCHMIDT The Sun Correspondent just now as I also like that. Wednesday was my day to go to the chiropractor. Then I went to Arby’s and picked up chicken sandwiches and went to visit Darlene Kool to eat lunch together. She is feeling much better, but going to therapy now. On Friday Wilma Van’t Sant picked up me and Charlene De Kock to go to Sully to the Coffee Cup Restaurant at Sully. I had been thinking about their good hot beef sandwich, so I was ready to order. While there I visited with Darlene Vander Zyl and I saw Peggy (Wichhart) Rozenboom as she works there. I don’t think she saw that I was there. Norma Conover joined us for lunch and then we went out to her house for our Bible Study. Sunday I went to church and Sunday school. Then I went to McDonalds and while there I sat and visited with Flora Kooistra. She was married to Virgil Kooistra (Sammie’s late uncle). It was nice to see her again as I had not visited with her for quite some time. We both miss going to the Family Restaurant and then the Coffee Cup until it burned down.

It was always a place to go to see all your friends and acquaintances. Was hoping that they would rebuild, but I don’t think that is going to happen. WEDDING FUNNIES 1. Keep your eyes wide open before the wedding and half shut afterwards…. Benjamin Franklin 2. The best way to get most husbands to do something is to suggest that perhaps they are too old to do it… Ann Bancroft 3. By all means, marry; if you get a good wife you’ll be happy. If you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher… Socrates 4. My wife dresses to kill. She cooks the same way…. Hen r y Youngman 5. A good wife always forgives her husband when she’s wrong…. Milton Berle. 6. I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury….. George Burns 7. I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life….. Rita Rudner 8. Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight…. Phyllis Diller 9. There’s only one way to have a happy marriage, and as soon as I learn what it is I’ll get married again…. Clint Eastwood 10. The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret… Henry Youngman

TALES OF THE ANCIENT SPORTSMAN Goodbye Summer, hello Winter! I definitely was not ready for this. Maybe I should say that I along with most everyone else had been severely spoiled. We left Branson Friday morning with sunshine and 60 degree temperatures. With every stop as we proceeded to the north, we noticed a sharp decline in global warming. By the time we arrived in Oskaloosa, the wind was howling and the wind chill must have been zero. By the time I got my last travelers unloaded in Newton, it was worse. The only good thing I could see was that on the way home from Newton, I used very little gas as I had a huge tailwind all the way. Our tour to Branson was one of the best we have ever done. It started with “Moses” at Sight and Sound Theatre and that was incredible. We made it across the Red Sea and didn’t even get wet. The next morning it was “All Hands on Deck”, a 1942 radio show at the Dutton Theatre. It was a very patriotic show and a trip down memory lane. The afternoon found us in the Welk theatre for the Daniel O’Donnell show. Daniel sings music that I can understand and the variety is great. I guess I would have to say that he speaks well to my generation. In the evening we were at the Baldknobbers show and we were able to visit with Megan Mabe, who used to be Megan McCombs from Pella. She is one of the lead singers and is married to Brandon Mabe, the MC of the show. On Thursday we started the day with “Twice Adopted,” a Gospel music show by a family of 10 adopted children from Guatemala, Columbia and the US. Only seven of the children are with the show now as the older ones have other jobs. Their show was very inspiring. At lunch time we were in downtown Branson. We also had some time to shop and most of us found Dick’s 5 & 10. If they don’t have it, you don’t need it and most of what they do have, you don’t need either. I have been doing tours to Branson for 17 years, and the next place we visited was new to me. College of the Ozarks was overbooked and could not take us, so my receptive suggested Dogwood Canyon. Wow! What a beautiful place. The waterfalls in the

canyon were so impressive and our tram tour took us right up to Whitetail Deer, Elk, Buffalo and Longhorn Steers. The streams in the canyon were filled with trout and one pool contained Golden Rainbow Trout. They were not like gold fish, but were yellow in color. After the tram tour, we were treated to a cookout at the chuck wagon and a little time around the campfire. The fact that it was 70 degrees made this a really nice experience. While we were away, the State Championship Football games were played and I kept abreast of what was going on by way of my dumb phone. It appears that Bob Howard’s Webster City team gave Pella a tussle, but Pella pulled out a 28-18 win for their 41st consecutive win and their third consecutive state title. Congrats to Coach Jay McKinstrey and the Little Dutch. It is basketball time and girls play has gotten underway. A few area By BURDELL HENSLEY Ancient Sportsman games were played this past weekend. North Mahaska rolled past TriCounty 74 – 31 on Friday and Saturday evening Pella Christian topped Van Meter 56-43. More games will be played this week and then following Thanksgiving the boys will get into the action. Thanksgiving is a very special time for families and the Ancient-ess and I hope to be able to spend some time with grandkids over the weekend. All of us have so much to be thankful for this year. We have been blessed with a beautiful fall and a bountiful harvest. And now that the election is past except for the crying, I am pleased that my remote is still working. I told you last week that the microfilm at the library is not available for anything from 1968 on back until after the first of the year. So I have decided to do the history section for 45 years ago, 25 years ago and 15 years ago. Let’s see what I have found. 45 years ago: Nov. 29, 1971 – Osky stomps Grinnell 73-31. Bill Barnhouse led a balanced Indian attack with 19 points. Dave Rouw added 13

points while Chuck Converse added 11 and Jon Hanna scored 10 points. Nov. 29 – Tri-County sweeps Fremont. 30 points by Ron Denison led the T-C boys to a 74-68 win. Fremont was led by Dave Hibler with 20 points and Ray Witzenburg with 17. The T-C girls rolled to a 86-51 win as Bonnie Foster poured in 41 points. Tricia Moore led Fremont with 16 points. Dec. 1 – Sigourney girls beat Iowa Valley 79-74 with Pat Joachim scoring 39 points and Amy Marget adding 36. The Savages took a 75-64 win with Don Arduser scoring 26 points. Dec. 1 – A free throw with two seconds left by Dan Huyser gave Pella Christian a 75-74 win over Johnston. Dan Jonker led the Eagles with 21 points. 25 years ago: Dec. 1, 1991 – The Pella Christian girls got past Osky 58-55 in overtime. Tara Bandstra led the Eagles with 21 points and Kendra Vander Wilt added 20 points. Deanne Fick led the Indians with 29 points. Dec. 4 – The Eddyville girls shocked Moravia 66-65. A bucket by Heidi Blizzard with 23 seconds left was the winner. Blizzard led the Rockets with 28 points and Jennifer Harter added 23. 15 years ago: Nov. 28, 2001 – Pella Christian takes two from Chariton. The girls blasted the Chargers 68-25 with five players scoring eight points or more. Andrea Christensen led the way with 13 points while Lindsey Van Wyk and Mindy Vos each scored nine points. The PC boys posted a 62-51 win as David Klyn and Tim Zwiers each scored 13 points. Kyel Sletten and Ryan Groenenboom were next in line with 12 points apiece. Nov. 28 – The North Mahaska girls topped Keota 49-33. Angie Lloyd led the Warhawks with 17 points while Sarah Ryan and Megan Ryan each scored eight points. Dec. 3 – 24 points by Grant Stout and 22 by Trevor Harkema led North Mahaska to a 7747 win over Keota. Derek Greiner led the Eagles with 21 points and Luke Jager added 12. Dec. 3 – Eddyville’s Ryan Reed won the 152 pound title and Matt Adreon took gold at 160 points at the Bondurant-Farrar Wrestling tourney. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember that family and friends are the chocolate chips in the cookie of life.

OFF THE VINE By JACKIE PERKINS Off the Vine I find no one who is complaining about this autumn season. The trees continue to put on a colorful show even though November is half over. We planted tulip and daffodil bulbs this week and I was quite pleased that we actually got them in the ground. I have had several reports of blooming iris and we still see petunias and geraniums looking great. Today, Nov. 17, I have sheets hanging on the clothesline and they say we may break the high record temperature for the day. Things can change quickly, as we recall the first snow of last winter hitting us on Nov. 20. That was an overnighter for Greg resulting in him missing my sister’s wedding on the 21st.

Speaking of snow, Greg is really hoping there is no snow until after Dec. 1. At this point that is scheduled for his final day with the DOT. It will be an unusual winter for us after all these years. Even though phone calls in the middle of the night won’t be coming from the DOT, I will still worry about those out on the roads. I am sure the Weather Channel will be on at our house a lot those last few days of the month, hoping there is no snow! He is not wishing a final hurrah! We have been dealing with all there is to do with retirement, and it is quite the challenge! Hopefully we are getting closer to putting an end to all the calls and visits regarding everything that needs to be put in place. Through all this, you realize that the stress of those decisions make you wonder if retirement is re-

ally a good choice. Things will certainly be different in many ways. On Sat urday, our neighbors, Larry and Dixie, joined us as we cruised Keokuk County (and a little of Washington County). We were disappointed that the coffee shop in Sigourney was not open, as that was to be our first stop. We checked out a cute shop on the square, which had recently opened and then we were eastward bound. My uncle Fremont (yes, his name is really Fremont), had told me about a large mural on a machine shed east of Sigourney, and we found it! Don’t know why I had not seen the painting of a John Deere Tractor before, but there it was big as real! On to Harper where I showed them where I spent the first two years of my life while Mom and F== K?< M@E< kf gX^\ .

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This year has so flown by. I know, you hear this all the time, but really—2016 just started, didn’t it? Whatever happened with the election is another topic we could pursue, but I will make it brief. I am honestly glad Mr. Trump got in—no, he was not my first or even sixth choice, but right from the start I could see why some liked him—he wasn’t an insider in the cesspool of Washington, D.C.—he wasn’t a politician—he hates political correctness—(a whole bunch of us are sick of that) he has pretty smart business acumen… So, just like I said when Mr. Obama became president eight years ago, let’s give him a chance and pray for him. So far I am really pleased with the people he is surrounding himself with and will pray he makes wise and godly choices. One of my favorite verses is from Proverbs 2:10-11 “When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion shall preserve you, understanding will keep you.” I pray that for our new President Elect. God has blessed us greatly, He heard our prayers. Let’s continue to keep our country and our leaders before heaven’s throne of grace. Remember that recliner I told you about that I had found at the Thrift for a measly $38 and no way to get it home? Well, I returned the following Monday and it was still there! I called Scott and he was able to pick it up a few days later. It’s now sitting in our living room looking mighty nice. A very comfortable cushy chair. I can’t wait til our boys come home and fit themselves into it—I bet they will like it just fine. On Saturday, the 5th of November, I had a little book signing at Crow Row antiques shop in New Sharon. Shortly after the store opened at 10 a.m., two ladies came in wanting to purchase books. They sat around and visited for some time. That afternoon, I drove down “Country Roads Take Me Home” to

our old country church, Union Liberty, for their Fall Bazaar. This was from 4 to 7 p.m. and included a delicious baked potato bar. Several craft tables were set up in the old basement that I recall from many years ago, although the east end has since been added on. It was wonderful to see some family and friends and several bought my book. I bought one of their Union Liberty cookbooks for only five dollars and when I saw they had a nice reading library upstairs, donated two of my books. I never thought when I was going to church there as a little nine-year-old girl that I would return some day as an author. The Lord is good, and that is what it is. The next week was full, too, beginning with Election Day and both of us up to vote by 7:10 a.m. Then I had a dental appointment—oh, so love to By SHERYL L. CARTER The Country Girl

do that, but it went fine. On Wednesday, after Scott and his mom, Dorothy, manipulated the new (to us) recliner through the doors, he grabbed his leaf vaccum and proceeded to whoosh up the leaves that had piled all around, mulching them up and spreading them out on our garden. What a blessing that was. He also repaired my small cold frame and I dug out all the tiny lettuce shoots that were coming up in the garden, transplanting them to the cold frame. Scott took off the old lid with the broken glass, replacing it quickly with a window frame with the glass intact. I have been watering my little lettuce garden and those small leaves are growing already. Yay! On Thursday after I got back from town, I re-potted my very unhappy rosemary (its fine, now) and dug up

another vining geranium and the lemon thyme I had forgotten. They are all secure now either in the porch on in here in the stove room. Last Saturday was the very big, very nice Pella Fall Craft Show. I got all set up, the doors opened, and I tell you, folks came pouring in like river of water. I was in the first row of vendors and the readers were drawn to my book table like bees to honey. It is so neat to see. You can always spot a book lover. The Vermeer Pavilion was just the best place for this craft show and I heard from buyers and vendors alike how much they liked it there. This week has been trips to Pella for lymphedema therapy (I go again tomorrow), the regular weekly stuff, plus one added attraction. My two friends and I took off on Tuesday for a day out for one of their birthdays. We were going to go down into Southern Iowa, but decided to stay around here instead, so we visited Crow Row, then drove over to Newton to shop a little and eat lunch at Okoboji Grill. My food was yummy. We sat in that snug booth for two hours. Yesterday was WCF in the morning, writing out bills and doing errands, and today has been listening to Vince Gill and a cute little 10 year old boy, Carson Peters, who is a fabulous singer and fiddle player whilst I straightened some clothes and sorted through papers—a job I dislike—because you have to think. Anyway, this young fellow, Carson, does the old songs and is a great little singer and fiddle player. He is from Tennessee, so that explains it. Boy, can he wail. I would love to have one of his CD’s, if he’s got one. And Vince—oh, what a voice—oh, what a great guitar player. Now next week is Thanksgiving already. We have no plans so far, but hey, a nice quiet day is not a bad thing at all. Then I don’t feel one bit guilty for taking the day off. Ha! So until next time, have a good one.

TAINTOR-GRANVILLE-LYNNVILLE Dale and Bert Schnell travelled to the UNI-Dome to watch grandson Reece Schnell play football for Pella on Nov. 10. Other family members attending were, father Joel Schnell, brother and sister Dakota and Selah Schnell, mother Tasha Schnell, grandparents Boyd and Kathy Arthur, uncle Shannon and Miranda Arthur and Aubrey, aunt Tiffany and Jarod Norman, Jordan and Treyton. The team played again Nov. 17. Nathan Van Wyk brought the message at the Nov. 13 worship service at Taintor Community Church on Nov. 13. Gerald and Geneva Rozenboom, and Carol and Carolyn Bandstra enjoyed coffeetime together Friday. Garnet Gertsma attended the musical “South Pacific” at LynnvilleSully on Sunday. Also attending were, Will Purscell, Eric and Julie

Jones, Betty Spangenberg, and Lyn Kinney. Reggie Kaldenberg and Ly n Kinne y were shopping on Friday evening and brought home Subway sandwiches. Casey Kaldenberg was a drop in guest of Lyn Kinney one evening last week. Brett and Mallory Bradshaw, Luke and Ruth, of Hannibal, Mo., spent the weekend with Dwight and Joyce Beyer. Will Purscell of Newton has moved from his apartment into a house he has purchased in Newton. November birthday greetings to Ruby Van Wyk on the 16th , Maria Gertsma on the 18th, and to Theresa Anderson on the 19th. Daryl and LeAnn Bouwkamp were guests of Carrol and Carolyn Bandstra.

The beautiful fall weather that we have been having means one less day of winter. Enjoying lunch together on Nov. 9 were Ruthanne Van Wyk, Eloise Collins, and myself as we were celebrating our birthdays as they occur in three weeks. We had lunch at Pella Country Club. Taintor Community Church adult Sunday school is offering a study called “Redemptive Compassion” led by Valerie Brandt. It is a powerful study on how we are to care for those in need in a biblical way. All adults are encouraged to attend. Sympathy to Wanda Dunsbergen and family in the loss of her sister Billie Monsma. She was 96 years old. Sy mpathy to Dale and Ber t Schnell and family in the loss of Dale’s mother, Gertrude Schnell, 91. Have a good week.

BARNES CITY NEWS By MOLLIE LOVING The Sun Correspondent Christmas is about a month away. The days will fly by and Christmas will be here before you know it. Soon after that we will be bringing in the new year! The Barnes City American Legion is a grant recipient of the Aureon Charity Grant Program. On Nov.

16 the Legion was presented a $500 check to purchase two new exterior doors for the Legion Hall. Aureon is committed to advancing Iowa communities through their grant program. Congratulations to the American Legion for receiving this grant. The Barnes City Volunteer Fire Department has also been an Aureon grant recipient. In August of 2016 they were awarded $1,000 to purchase new fire hose nozzles. My dad, Maryl Grove, celebrated his 83rd birthday on Nov. 18. That morning I was at the EV Malt Shop in North English and joined the

group that meets there for coffee. We enjoyed having coffee, cinnamon rolls, and lots of good conversation. Dad received many birthday cards. There were over 20 in attendance. After coffee time I went to dad’s house for a while before heading home. The Barnes City card makers got together last Friday, Nov. 18 at Jen McGuire’s house to make greeting cards. Marvin and Doris Freeborn celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on Nov. 22. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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It’s Gonna Be Huge By SHANE FARNUM New Sharon Assembly of God

In the words of Donald J. Trump “It’s gonna be HUGE”. He may be speaking as to the way that our country is going, but I want to speak to you on what I believe God is saying, about you. God is HUGE! All of the universe can’t contain Him (1 Kings 8:27). He is infinite, while everything He created is finite. “Finite” is defined as “limited” (American Heritage Dictionary). We are limited. So, how can finite (limited) man adequately represent an infinite (limitless) God? This question presents a dilemma that has caused most people to not even try. I have been finding great satisfaction in trying to take all the limits off God. I’m more excited about the future than I’ve ever been. And I don’t believe this is limited to me. I believe that the Lord has more for all of us than what any of us have experienced. We need to stretch ourselves to obtain all that He has for us—for our sake and the sake of others. I’m praying that this sparks a fire of faith and creativity that burns up the attitude of mediocrity and status quo in the body of Christ. Each one of us has an image on the inside of us of who we are and what we can do. Sadly, life and the devil have done a pretty good job of beating the hopes and dreams out of us. Not only do we suffer when this happens, but so do others. Each one of us has God-given things in us that are intended for others. If we don’t reach our full potential, then those people won’t receive their miracles. That could of been reached thru you. What is God’s plan? That image on the inside of us acts like a ceiling, or limit, to what we can accomplish. If we see ourselves as nobody special, then we won’t be anybody special. But God never made a dud. He has plans for each of us that exceed what we are experiencing (Jer. 29:11). We were made for greatness! However, this needs to be defined. What the world calls greatness and what God calls greatness are two different things. According to 1 Corinthians 3:13, “Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.” This verse says that every man’s work will be tried for what sort it is, not what size it is. Not everyone is intended to do something that gets the attention of the world., but we are all created by God to shake our worlds; i.e., our areas of influence. There is more to life than earning a living, having a family, growing old,

and going to be with Jesus. We are supposed to make a difference in our world as we pass through. One of the greatest limits to what God can do in our lives is comparing ourselves with the wrong people. The latter part of 2 Corinthians 10:12 says, “But they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise”. This isn’t saying that we can’t be inspired by seeing what God is doing in others. Rather, this is specifically speaking of not judging things according to the flesh. Paul rebuked the Corinthians in the first part of that chapter for judging him based on outward things like appearance. In stature and speech, Paul was not the greatest, but they were using the wrong standards. In spiritual things, Paul was a giant by whom we should be inspired. Paul didn’t let his small size and lack of eloquence limit what God could do through him. Paul took the limits off God and literally changed the world. Two thousand years later, we are still talking about him, and more importantly, we are still benefiting from the revelations the Lord gave him. He wrote half of the books of the New Testament. That’s the way I want my life to be, and I think everyone should want that. Are you making a significant contribution to your family and friends that is making their lives better? Are people going to come up to you in eternity and thank you for the way you touched their lives (Luke 16:9)? If not, you can change that today by taking the limits off God and believing Him for big things. I tell you, if you catch on fire for God, the world will come watch you burn. And everybody loves a fire. It captivates people. And people will be drawn to you once you step out in your purpose. Don’t be afraid to try something different. Some people are shooting at nothing and hitting it every time. What is it that you really want to do? If there were no limits—if money wasn’t a factor, if age didn’t matter, what is it that would really make you feel like you are making a difference? If you are truly delighting yourself in the Lord, then that desire you have is from the Lord. So go for it! You won’t get there in one step. Take the first step toward that desire, then take the next step and the next. Before you know it, you’ll have moved a long way from where you are now and much closer to where God wants you to be. I, for one, am going for it. I don’t want any gas left in my tank when it’s my turn to leave this world. I’m reaching as far and as deep with the Gospel of God’s grace as I can, and I encourage you to go with me. Together, I believe we can make a bigger impact than we could separately. And remember, we have a big God! It’s gonna be huge!`

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Hazel Palmer, 95 of Pleasant Hill and formerly of Barnes City passed away Saturday morning, November 19, 2016. Funeral services will begin at 2 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon. Burial will be held in the Barnes City Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 12 pm Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon with the family present from 5 pm to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barnes City Community Life Center. Holland-Coble Funeral Home of New Sharon is in charge of arrangements. Hazel Arlene Palmer, the daughter of John and Jennie (Burggraaf) McMahan, was born on May 27, 1921 near Barnes City, Iowa. She graduated from Barnes City High School in 1938. On February 6, 1941, Hazel was united in marriage to Darwin Palmer at the Christian Church Parsonage in Barnes City. To this union three sons were born, Ron, Terry and Bruce. Hazel and Darwin farmed and raised their children in the Barnes City area. She was a typical farmers wife helping out where needed and taking care of the children. She also worked a few years at the Montezuma Sale Barn. Hazel had a large garden and enjoyed spending time gardening, canning and attending North Mahaska school and sporting events. Hazel was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Gideon’s and the Barnes City Community Life Center, where she played the organ/piano for many years. Her memory will be honored by; three sons, Ron (Bonnie) Palmer of Pleasant Hill, Terry (Sandy) Palmer of Denver, Colorado and Bruce (Barbara) Palmer of Dunwoody, Georgia; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Imogene McMahan of Marion, Iowa and Verla McMahan of Roberta, Georgia, many nieces, nephews and friends. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darwin; her brothers; Gerald (Jessie) McMahan, Donald (Valena) McMahan, Hassal McMahan, and Adrian McMahan; her sisters; Doris (Vern) Cheney, Dorothy (Virgil) Lester and Helen McMahan. Holland-Coble Funeral Home, 308 West Maple St., P.O. Box 85, New Sharon, IA 50207, 641-637-2811.

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

Barnes City Community Church 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.

Fremont United Methodist Church Pastor Bob Voles Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Lacey United Methodist Church Pastor Roger White 641-673-5986 Worship, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

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New Sharon First Christian Church Pastor David Hall www.nsfcc.org Sunday Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday WOW (Worship on Wednesdays), 6-7:30 p.m.

New Sharon Friends Church 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Wednesday, 7 p.m.-Prayer Meeting

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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

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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.

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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 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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New Sharon City Council Minutes NEW SHARON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 2, 2016 The New Sharon City Council met in regular session at city hall, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Dustin Hite presiding and the following members answering roll call: Larry Applegate, Kenneth Ward, Keri Lamberson. Others in attendance were Kevin Lamberson, RD Keep, Ken LaRue and Shelly Roberts. Larry Applegate and Wes White were absent. Roll Call answered by: Ayes: Ward, Lamberson, Hudson Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by Hudson to approve the following consent agenda items: 10/19/16 minutes 11/02/16 agenda 11/02/16 distributions pending AYES: Ward, Hudson, Lamberson; NAYS: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. Public Comments: Ken LaRue- asked the council to consider adding a utility task vehicle to ordinance for golf carts. Not an ATV as a utility task vehicle has seat belts, roll over cages and side by side seats with a steering wheel also a box in the back. No action taken Shelly Roberts- concerned about her neighbor building a building too close to her property lines. She was told the only way to know for sure would be to have the lot surveyed at her expense. Requests from the Community: None Public Hearings: A. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by Hudson to open public hearing at 6:19 p.m. AYES: Ward, Hudson, Lamberson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None . No one was present for the public hearing B. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by Ward to close public hearing at 6:20 p.m. AYES: Lamberson, Ward, Hudson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. C. Motion was made by Hudson and seconded by Lamberson to approve building permit IRU $ODQ /DNH 1 0RQURH FRPPHUFLDO RIÂżFH building and shop AYES: Ward, Lamberson, Hudson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. Resolutions and motions: A. Motion was made by Ward and seconded by Lamberson to set public hearing for building permits for Richard Williams and Joyce Jones 708 S. Main, room addition, and Ron and Lori Wyatt 501 W. market for fence for November 16 at 6:00 p.m.

AYES: Hudson, Ward, Lamberson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. B. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by Hudson to approve liquor license for Pronto. AYES: Lamberson, Hudson; NAYES: Ward; ABSTENTIONS: None C. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by Ward to approve engineering contract for wastewater treatment improvement project. AYES: Ward, Hudson, Lamberson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. D. Motion was made by Lamberson and VHFRQGHG E\ +XGVRQ WR DFFHSW DQQXDO ¿QDQFLDO report. AYES: Lamberson, Hudson, Ward; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. E. Motion was made by Hudson and seconded by Lamberson to hire Linda Steel as a part time deputy clerk at $11.00 per hour. AYES: Hudson, Ward,Lamberson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. 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 Reportb. Sewer Reportc. Street Reportd. Police Report- on table e. Cemetery Reportf. City Clerk Report- 10 disconnect letters west side, attended insurance meeting yesterday g. City Attorney Report h. Fire Department Reporti. Library Board10. Departmental Requests: 11. City council Information 12. Mayor Information: Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Lamberson and seconded by Hudson to adjourn at 6:40 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 11/2/16 payroll, general, payroll wages $3,362.92

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New Sharon Police Report November 1-13 Nov. 1 4:18 p.m., 300 block S. Main St., Report of a fraud/theft Nov. 3 1:58 a.m., 400 block S. Mulberry St., Report of an assault Nov. 4 11:08 p.m., 300 block E. South St., Report of an abandon 911 call Nov. 5 10:22 p.m., 500 block S. Mulberry St., Report of a juvenile complaint 11:49 p.m., 400 block S. Main St., Report of a driving complaint Nov. 8 4:57 p.m., 100 block S. Park St., Report of a civil dispute

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ternut Squash Ravioli with a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce”. The dessert plan was “Almond-Flavored Pasta with Strawberries, Kiwi, Peaches and Blueberries”. Peaches were not in season, so they did not purchase them; the group had to think fast and Mrs. St rausser went to the store and made some alterations with last minute purchases of blackberries and red raspberries. Dessert was served with a honey-whipped cream.

Mrs. Strausser commented, “I could not have been happier with the way these six students performed. We were the last team to be judged that day. We competed against Burlington, Fort Madison, Ottumwa, Mt. Pleasant, Central Lee, Danville, and Van Buren. The judges had a lot of great things to say about their great team work, and they liked that they made all of their own pasta.” Next spring will bring another Iron Chef Competition.

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NEW SHARON – Anyone sitting in the North Mahaska gymnasium Friday was aah-mazed at what they saw, including North Mahaska girls coach LE Moore and Tri-County’s Chad Little. North Mahaska freshman Kassidi Steel established a new freshman scoring record pouring in 40 points to lead the Warhawks to a 74-31 victory. Tri-County senior Michaela Lundy had a respectable 23 points, but could not match the output of Steel. “I was extremely nervous,� said Steel. “I didn’t know what to expect with my first high school basketball game. It’s all my teammates. If they hadn’t done their job on defense I wouldn’t have been able to score the points. Coach Little said it was quite a show to watch. “I really felt sorry for the girl I put on her,� said Little. “She didn’t play that bad, Steel was just on tonight.� Tri-County’s Katlyn Little hit the first bucket of the night 13 seconds into the game, but it was the last lead for the Trojans. Steel hit a pair of short jumpers, a layup and a 3-pointer to jump out to a 9-5 lead. The Warhawks defense forced turnovers and limited TC to two points in the final four and a half minutes. Steel hit a trey with 2 seconds left for her 17th point of the game. She was limited to two points in the second quarter, but her teammates chipped in 12 as the Warhawks took a 39-17 lead into the locker room at intermission. Steel continued her shooting prowess in the second half as did Lundy. By game’s end North Ma-

Tri-County’s defense forced the Warhawks to work more on the perimeter than they wanted to, but that opened up NM’s long ball. “I was supposed to play the post, but the way it played out I had to come out as an outlet,� said Steel. “My teammates did their job and we came away with a team W.� Coach Little said there was not a lot different a team can do when the other team is hitting that well. He said you play the game and try to do what you are able to do. Tri-County was held to single-digit scoring in three quarters and gave up 25 points in two different quarters. Moore was a bit wary entering the season opener. “I wondered how we would come out with a bunch of freshmen on the court,� said Moore. “That group of girls is pretty seasoned. We wanted to push transition because we are much faster than most teams. Good first game for us. The young kids are making everyone on the court better. My older players love it because we can go sideline to sideline. “This team is very deep and they love to play hard. They go 32 minutes and that is what we have been looking for. We are very fortunate to have this group of girls coming through. My seniors are leading the way and the juniors helping out.� Score by Quarter T-C 7 10 9 5 – 31 NM 25 14 25 10 - 74 North Mahaska’s Kassidi Steel, right, drills on of her treys against Statistics .HDUVWHQ 6FKPLGW RI 7UL &RXQW\ )ULGD\ 6WHHO SRXUHG LQ SRLQWV LQ Scoring: TC – Michaela Lundy 23. NM D ZLQ – Kassidi Steel 40, Jade Hay 11, Lyddia haska had netted 14 3-pointers. “She’s a tough handle for a lot of Stodghill 9, Kalleen Chamberlain 6, Moore knew the strength of Tri- teams. We knew if we could keep Paige Layman 6. Rebounding: NM- Hay County in using Lundy and Little. doing what we do best on defense, 7, Steel 6, Chamberlain 5. Steals: NM“Lundy’s a good player and she’s push the transition game and play as Stodghill 3, Steel 3. going to get her points,� said Moore. a team, we could come out on top.�

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Freshman Cheyenne Shaw added nine and freshman Kaylah Yang had six. Shaw also had seven steals, Yang had five and DeJong four. Ali Edmundson collected three steals and Alexandria Knockel had two. Jennifer Steen paced Tri-County with three points and Hannah Miover had two.

Hunter compliance slipping on UHSRUWHG GHHU KDUYHVW UHTXLUHPHQW DES MOINES – Hunters play a large role in managing Iowa’s world class deer herd by working with landowners and neighbors to reduce doe numbers, providing tissue samples to monitor for chronic wasting disease and by reporting successful hunts to the harvest reporting system. The reported harvest is an important piece of information used when wildlife experts discuss possible changes to seasons, antlerless quotas, or other potential regulation

changes. But each year, more and more hunters are skipping this step. Presently, one out of five successful hunters is not reporting their harvest. “Our officers are conducting spot checks and have been writing more failure to report tickets,� said Chris Ensminger, wildlife research supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Harvest numbers are an important piece of information used in our models for deer

populations around the state. If harvest is higher than is what has been reported, the proposed management strategies won’t accurately reflect what is on the ground. It’s the local hunters who get short changed in the end.� Reporting the harvest only takes a few minutes. Hunters must report their harvest to the DNR by midnight of the day after it is killed, or before taking it to a locker or taxidermist, or before processing it for consumption, or before transport-

(%) )RRWEDOO /HWWHUZLQQHUV EDDYVILLE – EBF football coach Brian Koehler announced Rocket players who received letters and other awards at their banquet held recently. Letterwinners were: Ryan Adams, Trey Moore, Brady Davis, Ryan Richmond, Dillon Howard, Wyatt Klyn, Dakota Boyer, Ryan Henkle, Jake Taylor, Gaige Berryman, Clay Johnston, Dalton Griffiths, C.D. Brinegar, Hunter Slack, Colby

Lopez, Brayden Black, Cameron Hardy, TJ Sinnif, Austin Angle, Lane Morrison, Gabe Larkin, Zach Thomas. Other awards given were: MVPOffense, Trey Moore; MVP-Defense, TJ Sinnif; MVP Scout Team - Nate Kirkham; Rising Helmet, Ryan Richmond; Brad Lobberecht Leadership - Cameron Hardy. Also awards were given as fol-

lows: Cameron Hardy, Second Team O-Line All District; Wyatt Klyn, Gabe Larkin, Austin Angle, Hunter Slack, TJ Sinnif, Trey Moore, were Honorable Mention. Academic All District: Austin Angle, C.D. Brinegar, Wyatt Klyn, Gabe Larkin, Trey Moore, Lane Morrison, Ryan Richmond, TJ Sinnif, Hunter Slack, Nolan Stetter, Jacob Taylor.

ing it out-of-state, whichever occurs first. The hunter whose name is on the transportation tag is responsible for making the report. If no animal is harvested, no report is necessary.

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EBF Cross Country Letterwinners EDDYVILLE – EBF Rocket crosscountry runners were recognized recently at their banquet by coach Jerry Rempe. Receiving letters were: Peyton Walker, Jordan Leff ler, Jake Sutton, Tylor Durbin, Trey Coronado,

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