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Area towns prohibit on-street parking during snow removal With the calendar turning to December, snow and ice can’t be far behind. Area residents are reminded cities in the county have various ordinances when it comes to on-street parking and snow removal. Ida Grove Under Ida Grove’s snow ordinance, all-night parking is prohibited (except for physicians and other persons on emergency calls) on the following designated streets between 2 and 7 a.m. of any day during the winter months: both sides of Second Street from Quimby Street to Burns Street, both sides from the alley north of Second Street to the alley south of
Santa selfie: The BC-IG Elementary hosted its annual holiday concert on Dec. 1 at the high school gym in Ida Grove. The first, second and third graders performed “Elflandia,” a musical program about the magical town of Elflandia and its introduction to a real human. One of the songs featured was “Elfie Selfie,” where students used cell phones to take a selfie. Here, Jack Gilbert (Santa) takes a selfie with his elf friends. The concert also featured the fifth grade band performing their first concert. Renee Fritz directed the concert. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)
School holiday concerts underway Area students have been busy preparing for a variety of holiday concerts to be held Dec. 8, 12 and 15. On Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. Odebolt-Arthur Elementary will present its holiday concert. O-A grades third through ifth will present “I Need A Little Christmas Vacation” by Mac Huff and John Jacobson. “It’s the last day of school before winter vacation of icially starts. Excitement ills the air with plans of tropical vacations, shopping, visits from relatives, no homework for a while, great food. Everything is just right, including the beautiful snowfall, the snow that won’t quit. Noooo. It looks like everyone might have to spend winter vacation at school.”
Concert attendees will also be treated to the debut of the ifth grade band and this year’s fourth and ifth grade special children’s choir. The ifth grade band will perform “Hot Cross Buns” (an English folk song), “Merrily We Roll Along” (traditional) and “Good King Wenceslas” (a traditional English carol). Linda Johnson and Neil Anders are the directors. On Monday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., the O-A/BC-IG High School vocal and instrumental departments will present their annual holiday concert at the high school. (continued on page 2)
Second Street and both sides of Main Street from First Street to Third Street. No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley or cityowned off-street parking area during “snow removal season” under the following conditions: new snowfall has accumulated to a depth of one-half inch or more and if snow removal operations have been commenced by the City of Ida Grove. If the snow has been removed or plowed from a street, alley or parking area and the snow has ceased to fall, the prohibition on parking no longer applies. All vehicles on the streets dur-
ing the above-established snow removal season will be ticketed and assessed a ine of $15 payable to city hall. Unpaid tickets will be turned over to magistrate court for prosecution. Pleasant Valley Trail shall be closed to all traf ic during winter snow removal season until May 1. The City of Ida Grove reminds residents snowmobiles may be operated upon streets that have not been plowed during the snow season. Also, snowmobiles may be driven in alleys to and from Fifth Street. Remember keep to the right-hand curb when operating snowmobiles on Fifth and (continued on page 2)
Santa’s Parlor opens for holiday season Stacy and Earl Krayenhagen were hardly recognizable in their matching Santa and Mrs. Claus costumes when they opened the doors to Santa’s Parlor on Nov. 26 for opening night. The Krayenhagens transformed their four-seasons room at 508 Washington St. in Ida Grove into a scene straight out of the North Pole. The sounds of Christmas ill the room while Santa hands out candy canes to the children who speak of their Christmas wishes. Earl and Stacy have wanted to do this for many years. Earl has been Santa in local communities, visiting
people’s homes during the holiday season, decked out in the red suit and white beard. “We’ve had a tough battle with cancer in our family,” said Earl. “Stacy has fought it twice, and our son, Ryan, had it as well. The community rallied behind our family and helped us out tremendously. We just want to be able to give back.” The Krayenhagens accept freewill donations at the door when kids are visiting Santa. The funds are going to the King Theatre project. “Every year, we plan on helping out a different organization in town,” Earl continued. “It’s our way of
giving back.” Every weekend throughout the holiday season, the big man in the red suit will make his way to Ida Grove from the North Pole, allowing families to stop and visit. Visitors are welcomed by Jingles the Elf, and families are encouraged to bring cameras to capture the special moments of children meeting Santa. The Krayenhagens welcome visitors Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-17 and again on Dec. 22 and 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. You can ind their information on Facebook at www. facebook.com/Santasparlor.
Supervisors approve TIF debt certification, discuss wage increases of county officials The Ida County Board of Supervisors met in a regular session on Nov. 28. Dennis Lansink was approved as a member of the compensation board representing the board of supervisors for a fouryear term ending June 30, 2020. The compensation board is set to meet on Dec. 13 to discuss the wages of the elected county of icials. Ida County Engineer Jeff
Williams was present to discuss TIF debt certi ication. The board approved Resolution 16-29, TIF Debt Certi ication in the amount of $417,290. The board also approved Resolution 16-30 to decertify previously certi ied farm to market expenses in the amount of $1,731,398. Ida County Sheriff Wade
Harriman was present to discuss the sergeant/chief deputy wage increase. It was the consensus of the board to wait for inal action regarding this proposal after the approval of the 28E agreement on Dec. 20. The board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Jeff and Kelly Kreft/Kreft Turkey Barn.
Christmas ac vi es con nue in local communi es With Christmas 16 days away, area communities continue with their plans to observe the holiday. Ida Grove Earl and Stacy Krayenhagen are hosting Santa’s Parlor at 500 Washington St. in Ida Grove. For a free will donation that will be presented to the “Long Live the King” theatre restoration project, the whole family is invited to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in a relaxed environment, and there may be a surprise visit from Santa’s favorite elf, “Jingles.” Santa’s Parlor hours are Dec. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23,
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Ida Grove Kiwanis Club is hosting a Christmas Ball at Skate Palace Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 5 p.m. There will be a prime rib dinner by Sizzlin J and entertainment by “Odds and Ends.” There will be auctions, raf les, door prizes and games for adults. Tickets are $200 for a sponsorship, $100 per family, $50 per individual and $85 per couple. Proceeds will go to the Ida Grove athletic ield complex, youth soccer, scholarships, free dictionaries, back(continued on page 2)
Santa visit: McKenna Sheehan from Le Mars took the risk of checking out Santa Claus during the opening night of Santa’s Parlor in Ida Grove Nov. 26. Sheehan, seven, asked Santa for Barbie dolls and other toys. Santa’s Parlor will be open every weekend, with the final day to be on Dec. 23. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)
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Ba le Creek First Presbyterian Church • December 11 - 9:30 am Sunday School Christmas Program • December 21 - 6 pm Service of the Longest Night • December 24 - 5 pm Christmas Eve Worship - A Service of Lessons, Carols and Candlelight • December 25 - 9:30 am Christmas Day Worship
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. . . snow removal (continued from front page) Rohwer Streets. No snowmobiles are allowed in the city park, playground, Pleasant Valley Trail, city levees or upon any other publicly-owned property. Never operate snowmobiles on private property without permission from the owner. Fines for traveling in prohibited places could be up to $100. No one under 16 years of age shall operate a snowmobile on or across a public street. Snowmobiles cannot be operated between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., except for emergency situations or for loading and unloading from a trailer. Holstein Holstein’s snow ordinance is in effect from Nov. 1 to April 1. It prohibits parking on residential streets from 2 to 5 a.m. Parking is prohibited year-round, from
2 to 5 a.m., in Holstein’s business district. Holstein residents are reminded sidewalks need to be scooped within a reasonable amount of time following a snowfall. Residents are also reminded to not blow snow into the street after it has been plowed. Arthur In Arthur, the city’s snow ordinance is in effect from Nov. 1 to April 1, from midnight to 6 a.m. Tickets ($25) may be issued to violators of the snow ordinance. Battle Creek In Battle Creek, the snow ordinance is in effect from Nov. 1 to March 30, from 2 to 6 a.m. Galva Galva’s snow ordinance is in effect from Nov. 1 to April 1, with parking prohibited on city streets from 2 to 5 a.m. Odebolt Odebolt’s snow ordinance runs
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from Nov. 1 to April 1 and states no person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on a public street, alley or city-owned, off-street parking area during any snow emergency proclaimed by the mayor, unless the snow has been removed or plowed from the street and the snow has ceased to fall, except the business district, which is exempt until 2 a.m. A snow emergency parking ban will continue from its proclamation through the duration of the snow or ice storm and the 48hour period after the storm has stopped, except on streets which have been fully opened. Odebolt’s equipment includes two plows with sanders, a payloader, a tractor and a snowblower. The city uses a salt/sand mixture on city streets. The city budgets $15,700 for snow/ice removal, sand and salt.
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(continued from front page) The jazz band will perform “Dashing Through The Snow,” arranged by Andy Clark. The concert band will perform “Dances Fantastique,” by D. Schaffer, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas Medley,” arranged by M. Story, and “Rhapsody In Red and Green,” arranged by P. Jennings. Benjamin Mauritz directs the bands. The concert choir, under the direction of Jacob Pedersen, will sing “Veni, Veni Emmanuel,” “Winter Song” and “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The silver choir will sing “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” On Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., Ridge View High School will present its holiday concert in the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein. The Ridge View concert choir will sing Michael W. Smith’s “Christmastime,” accompanied by adult bell players from the community, “O Christmas Tree” arranged by Michele Weir, “Goin’ to Bethlehem” by Jay Althouse and “Connected” by Brian Tate.” Kris Kistenmacher directs the choir. The high school concert band will be performing “March Lamar” by Clifton Williams, “Have Yourself A
Merry Little Christmas,” by Martin/Blane, arranged by James Swearingen, “First Noel,” arranged by Jeff Simmons, and “Christmas Sing-A-Long,” arranged by James D. Ployhar. Tom Musel directs the band. On Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m., Ridge View Middle School will present its holiday concert at the middle school in Early. Dennis Freking directs the band and choir. The sixth grade choir will sing “Home To Oyster Bay,” by Thomas Elias Sugar, “Whichever Way the Wind Blows,” by Alice Olsen, and “Over the River/ We’ll Dress the House,” arranged by Greg Gilpin. The sixth grade band will perform “Songs of Christmas Cheer,” arranged by James Swearingen, and “Defeating the Giant,” by RobGrice. The seventh/eighth grade choir will sing “Now Ready the Hall,” by Vicki Tucker Courtney, “Amavolovolo,” arranged by Rudulf de Beer, and “Pompeii,” arranged by Jacob Narverud. The seventh/eighth grade band will perform “America the Beautiful,” arranged by John Kinyon, “Sounds of the Season,” arranged by James Swearingen, “Call to Valor,” by Scott Watson, and “A French Noel,” by Timothy Loest.
John Wayne: BC-IG fifth graders presented their 16th annual Wax Museum of American Heroes Dec. 2. Here, Trenton Gilbert portrays his hero, John Wayne. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)
Compensation board to discuss county official salaries The Ida County Compensation Board will meet Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ida County Courthouse in the supervisors’ meeting room. The agenda notes they will establish a quorum, approve previous minutes, reorganize and then consider county of icial salaries. Last year, the compensation board unanimously agreed to recommend a 6 percent across the board raise for all county elected of icials. Following the recommendation from the compensation board, the supervisors only approved a 5
. . . Christmas ac vi es in Arthur on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Arthur Community Center. Coffee and cookies will also be served. Galva This Saturday, Dec. 10, the Galva Economic Development Corporation will host its annual Pancake Day with Santa at the Galva Fire Station. The event begins at 11 a.m. Santa will join the event at 12:30 p.m. There will be a holiday vendor show at The Meeting Place in Galva Saturday, Dec. 10, from noon to 4 p.m.
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(continued from front page) pack program, Toys for Kids and many other Kiwanis programs. Contact any Kiwanis member for tickets or to donate auction items. Holstein Holstein’s Methodist Church is sponsoring its annual Festival of Trees starting Dec. 4 and running through Jan. 1. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and Sundays noon to 6 p.m. Arthur Santa Claus will make a stop
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USDA begins na onal agricultural conserva on survey The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is surveying 16,000 farmers and ranchers across the country through February 2017 about their conservation and production practices on cultivated and non-cultivated farmland. The results of the 2016 National Resources Inventory-Conservation Effects Assessment Project (NRICEAP) survey will further document on-farm conservation accomplishments and develop science-based solutions that help farmers and ranchers improve the environment. The survey will measure the environmental benefits associat-
ed with installing and using conservation practices on agricultural land,� said NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “Responses to the survey can directly benefit producers themselves by helping leaders focus on what producers need to install conservation practices that are best for their operations environmentally and financially.� Over the past several months, NASS contacted 25,000 farmers and ranchers to determine if their land meets the criteria to be included in the survey. Now, NASS representatives are contacting those with eligible agricultural land to schedule in-person interviews.
The survey asks for information on conservation practices installed, nutrients and pesticides applied, cropping history, irrigation, and grazing for the 20142016 production years. Those responding should expect that the survey will take about an hour to complete, depending upon the size and scope of the operation and conservation practices. Having records on hand will help shorten the time needed to complete the questionnaire. NASS conducts the NRI-CEAP survey under a cooperative agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. NRI-CEAP results help determine the effectiveness of existing
conservation practices and what resources farmers may need to further protect the soil, water and related resources in selected watersheds, and to document onfarm conservation accomplishments. The results guide USDA conservation policy and program development and help conservationists, farmers and ranchers more efficiently and effectively conserve natural resources. The privacy of all respondents is safeguarded, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified, as required by Federal law. Additional information about CEAP is available at the Conservation Effects Assessment Project survey web page.
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Former Holstein resident finalist for UNI presidency The Iowa Board of Regents, State of Iowa announced the third inalist in the search for the next president of the University of Northern Iowa on Nov. 30. Mark Nook, Ph.D., chancellor at Montana State University Billings, visited the campus on Dec. 1 to meet with faculty, staff, students and members of the community. Nook participated in a public forum on Dec. 1 in the Old Central Ballroom of Maucker Union. Nook is one of three inalists participating in a inal round of interviews at UNI. A fourth candidate was invited to be a inalist but withdrew. Following the campus visits, the Board of Regents convened a meeting on
Dec. 6 to interview the candidates and select a new president. Nook graduated from Holstein High School in 1976. His parents, Dale and Eula Nook, live in Longmont, Colo., His mom was a long time seventh and eighth grade language arts teacher in Holstein and Galva-Holstein. His dad worked in agri-business with the local cooperative elevator. The Board of Regents is a group of nine citizen volunteers who govern the state’s three public universities and two special K-12 schools – the Iowa School for the Deaf and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School – through policymaking, coordination and oversight.
Galva council updates personnel policy The Galva City Council met in special session Nov. 28 to discuss the personnel policy, monetary benefits review and hiring a new maintenance employee. The council discussed the 2002 personnel policy and made several changes to it. Changes include deleting the family and medical leave section, vacation cannot be taken until earned after one year of employment, preference for employees to be on the fire/first responder squad, changing insurance to read cashin-lieu of and compensation for completing the water and wastewater licenses will be
O-A/BC-IG sets driver’s ed classes The dates for the first session of driver’s education classes have been set at Odebolt-Arthur/ Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School. Registration for driver’s education will begin on Jan. 3, 2017, after winter break. Forms will be available in both the O-A/ BC-IG Middle School and High School offices. Students must have their driver’s permit before registering. A copy of the permit will be made when the student registers. The total fee is $350. A deposit of any amount must be made at the time of registration. The total amount will be due three weeks prior to the start of class.
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determined by the council. Final acceptance of the personnel policy will be at the December meeting. Following discussion on monetary benefits, the council voted to offer the new maintenance employee $30,000 with $434 per month cash in-lieu of insurance. Councilman Todd Schossow voted nay. The mayor reviewed the two applications received for the city maintenance position. Following discussion, it was decided to offer the job to the local candidate. The council discussed repairs to the sewer plant.
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List: Six-year-old Tyler Riessen gives his present list to Santa Dec. 4 at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek. Tyler is holding the board he broke earlier in the day at TaeKwonDo. He is the son of Brian and Kari Riessen. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)
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Out of the Past Forty years ago Mother Nature tried to be a contestant at the annual Ida County Junior Miss Pageant on Sunday, but Kathy Brownlee of Ida Grove was named Junior Miss for 1977 out of a inal ield of 18 contestants. Heavy snowfall throughout Sunday afternoon cut into the crowd attending the pageant that evening in Holstein, but the event still managed to draw a crowd of more than 400. The spot for a possible new courthouse has been switched from the spot where courthouse now stands to the land along Highway 175 at the entrance to Moorehead Pioneer Park. County supervisor chairman Tom Odgaard said the supervisors decided to make the change because of pressure from the Iowa division of historic preservation and recommendations from SIMPCO. Thirty years ago The Ida County Compensation Board recommended a freeze in salaries Thursday for the county’s elected of icials next year. A public hearing was set for Dec. 18 to receive comments on the recommendation. The Ida County Board of Supervisors will have inal say on the freeze in salaries. Once they receive recommendations, they can decrease but cannot
increase the proposals. The Ida Grove School Board discussed a possible second access to the high school, gave the nod to a voluntary early retirement plan for employees and accepted the low bid for a new bus during Monday’s meeting. Ida Grove City Councilman Lowell Bloemaker and David Lange attended the meeting to discuss the possibility of constructing another access to the high school, primarily in cases of emergency and when poor conditions exist on the hill to the high school in snowy weather. Twenty years ago The Holstein City Council discussed job descriptions for a parks and recreation board and director at its meeting Monday. The parks and recreation board of directors will be a ivemember board that will serve in an advisory capacity with the parks and recreation director. Advertisements for the position of director will be placed in local papers with a deadline of Jan. 15 for applications. Ida County Public Health administrator Jan Rupert discussed public health budget options for next year with the Ida County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. Rupert appeared before the board last week with concerns
over how to set up the budget and maintain the quality of care for the county’s citizens. The board noted it would be a a good idea to increase her budget by $45,000, allowing her the lexibility to hire additional staff and better serve the public. Ten years ago The BC-IG and O-A school boards discussed the wholegrade sharing proposal during a joint meeting Nov. 29 in Odebolt. The primary focus of the meeting was to determine the placement of the sixth grade students. The O-A board indicated it favored developing the cost sharing formula and transportation costs that are fair and equitable to both districts. The length of the agreement, school names, colors and mascots and providing adequate facilities weren’t the primary priority for O-A at this time. The Ida County Board of Supervisors approved Platinum Ethanol LLC’s zoning application during its Nov. 28 meeting. Steve Core of Fagen, Inc. said the construction company is currently working on the road that will take trucks around the plant. The air permit has been applied for and should be approved after the irst of the year for the plant.
by Chelsea Gross Recreation director We will be running a punch card special throughout December. Call the rec center for information on the cost of punch cards. Punch cards never expire. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Dec. 22. We will be showing the movie, “Home Alone,” in the gym on the big screen. The cost is $2 per person and four and under are free. The show will start at 7 p.m. and concessions will be available by the King Theatre Committee. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership. Yoga is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor. Yoga will not be held Dec. 27 and 29. Step aerobics are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor. Water aerobics are held Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Toning class is Monday-Thursday at 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays are HIIT/Tabata at 5:30 p.m. Jen Conover is the instructor. AM Mix is Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Conover is the instructor. Zumba/Pound/Tabata are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor. Spinning classes are held every Friday at 5:30 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.– 6 p.m. Saturday and 1–8 p.m. Sunday. We will be closing at noon on Christmas
Shaping Souls program coming to Galva Tuel Shed Training (TST) of West Des Moines is partnering with Sole 2 Soul’s itness center in Galva this winter to bring a seven-week itness program called Shaping Souls to the area. Javier Tuel, owner of TST, grew up in Schaller and will bring his team of certi ied itness instructors to northwest Iowa. Tuel and the TST staff will work side-by-side the people of Galva and the surrounding towns to help them set realistic goals, look and feel better and achieve healthier lifestyles. The Shaping Souls program will consist of daily live-streamed workouts, nutritional guidance, exercise tips and weekly motivational talks. All this information plus more will be posted online daily on the Shaping Souls Facebook page to assist participants in reaching their 2017 health and wellness goals while also helping to renew their spirits. On Jan. 6 and 7, the TST team
will be at The Meeting Place in Galva for initial assessments that consist of con idential weigh-ins, body fat assessments and physical measurements. The assessments take about 15 to 20 minutes and participants can drop in at The Meeting Place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday or 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. During the irst weekend in January, TST staff will hold a two-hour Shaping Souls group orientation at The Meeting Place where the program will be explained in more detail and participants can ask questions. Two separate orientations will be held so participants can attend the one that works best for their schedule: Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. or Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. All ages, genders and itness levels are encouraged to participate in Shaping Souls and commit to the follow-up weigh-ins every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Jan. 21, Feb 4, 18 and 25). Attendance at workouts is not required, but
strongly encouraged to achieve the best results. In addition, Tuel and his TST staff will host group workouts on the aforementioned Saturdays from 7 to 7:30 a.m. at the Galva Upper Elementary School building in Galva. One individual, who attends all ive weigh-ins and submits a heartfelt post challenge essay, will win $500 from Tuel Shed Training. In addition, two motivated individuals will win three-month memberships to Sole To Soul’s itness center as part of the prize packages being organized at press time. Shaping Souls is a spin-off of a recent 2016 fall itness challenge, 135 participants lost 335 pounds and 717 inches. For more information, contact Tuel Shed Training at tstrural@gmail.com, call them at 515-491-0321 or call local event coordinator Anne Johnson at 712-282-4426. There is a fee for the program.
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4-H fees: Ida County Farm Bureau Board of Directors recently presented $800 to Laura Johnk, Ida County Extension youth coordinator, for 4-H enrollment fees. The donation will help reduce the costs for each 4-H participant to join 4-H. On hand for the presentation were Johnk and Kyle Bennett, who represented Ida County Farm Bureau. (Photo submitted)
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Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Sole to Soul gift ideas: If you are searching for the perfect gift, why not give the gift of itness and wellness this year? Sole 2 Soul gift certi icates, memberships, shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase. Santa pancake breakfast: The Galva Economic Development Corporation’s annual Santa pancake breakfast is Saturday, Dec. 10. Serving starts at 11 a.m. and Santa Claus arrives bearing gifts at 12:30 p.m. A free will offering will be received for the breakfast. Holiday vendor show: Make plans to come to Galva on Saturday, Dec. 10. Seven ladies have gone together and will be holding a vendor show at The Meeting Place from noon to 4 p.m. Grab some friends and shop locally for Rodan and
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Fields, Lipsense and SeneGence Cosmetics, Little for Sew Long, Advocare, LuLaRue Clothing, Scentsy and Keep Collective. Save the date: Javier Tuel, owner of the Tuel Shed Training of West Des Moines, will be teaming up with Sole 2 Soul to offer a sevenweek program called “Shaping Souls” on Friday, Jan. 6, at The Meeting Place. The Shaping Souls program will consist of daily livestreamed workouts, nutritional guidance, exercise tips and weekly motivational talks. Save the date: Susan Dierson will be teaching a wine making 101 class at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. for individuals age 21 and older. More information coming after the holidays. Save the date: Creative Spirits will be hosting a paint-by-number “Paint Who You Love” class at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Feb.
21, at 6 p.m. If you always wanted to learn how to paint, but can’t draw a stick person, this class is something to consider. More information coming in January. Save the date: Donna Bremer’s next four-week quilting class will begin on Thursday, March 2. Bremer will teach a spring or Easter themed quilting project. Sign up will begin in January. Save the date: Marilyn Koth’s spring watercolor painting class will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, April 25, at 1 p.m. More information coming in January. Step aerobics/yoga: An eightweek step aerobics and yoga session started Oct. 24. These 60minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers. The last class date is Dec. 12. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.
Let’s Go to the Movies TONIGHT! Fifth band: The BC-IG Elementary hosted its annual winter concert on Dec. 1 at the high school in Ida Grove. Members of the fifth grade band took the stage for the first time since beginning to play their instruments. The band played “Hot Cross Buns,”“Itsy Bitsy Spider” and “Merrily We Roll Along.” The band is under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)
Greetings, movie go-ers. Coming to the State Theatre in Holstein this Friday, Dec. 9, “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” (PG-13, fantasy/ action). It’s a film that draws on Harry Potter’s rich mythology to deliver a spinoff that dazzles with franchise-building magic all its own. The second classic in our holiday favorite’s theme for December is “Elf ” (2003). A movie full of yuletide cheer, “Elf ” is a spirited, good-natured family comedy, and it benefits greatly from Will Ferrell’s funny and charming performance as one of Santa’s biggest helpers. For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Showtimes “Fantastic Beasts and Where to
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For the irst time, Iowa’s private landowners have the opportunity to implement selected resource conserving practices on their land using a higher than normal payment rate through USDA’s Environment Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will now offer higher payment rates for 20 practices to eligible farmers statewide. In the past, the highest inancial assistance rates through EQIP were reserved for Iowa’s historically underserved farmers, such as beginning farmers and veterans, and for special land targeted initiatives. “This is a group of the most environmentally bene icial practices in treating our priority resource concerns in Iowa,” said Kurt Simon, state conservationist for NRCS. “Many of the practices were chosen due to the public bene it they provide.” NRCS priorities in Iowa include improving water quality, soil health and wildlife habitat on private lands, says Simon. “We are committed
to supporting Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy to help improve water quality in the state, as well as provide excellent technical assistance to help farmers improve soil conditions,” he said. “Many of these practices would also provide much needed wildlife habitat, which is declining across the state.” Practices eligible for the highest EQIP payment rate in Iowa include: access control, conservation cover, conservation crop rotation, constructed wetland, denitrifying wetland, drainage water management, early successional habitat development, forage and
biomass planting, forest stand improvement, prescribed burning, prescribed grazing, riparian forest buffer, reparian herbaceous cover, saturated buffer, stream bank and shoreline protection, tree or shrub establishment, upland wildlife habitat management, wetland restoration, windbreak/shelterbelt establishment and windbreak/ shelterbelt renovation. To learn more about these practices and planning conservation activities on your land, contact your local NRCS of ice or go to www. ia.nrcs.usda.gov. (Conservation Choices)
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Angel Tree O-A/BC-IG pep band: The O-A/BC-IG High School pep band, under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz, will be playing during home basketball games this season. Here, the band plays between the girls’ and boys’ varsity games on Nov. 29. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)
Letter to the Editor To the editor: It has been determined that it will be possible to submit a Petition for Reorganization to the Northwest Area Education Agency’s Board of Directors and the Prairie Lakes AEA Board of Directors on or about Tuesday, March 14, 2017, and the joint AEA board of directors would
be able to conduct a hearing and make a decision in time for a special election on the Petition for Reorganization to be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. This time schedule would require that each step in the process move along in a timely manner, but the process typically does. This clari ies the message I
forwarded a little over a week ago that left the question of a June 27, 2017, date uncertain. The questions have been answered, and we now know that the June date will work. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information. O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy
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FAMILY & FRIENDS Willow Dale names Dr. Veltri medical director Willow Dale Wellness Village, owned and operated by ABCM Corporation, is pleased to welcome Albert Veltri, MD, to ill the role of medical director. “I am pleased to work with Dr. Veltri to continue our focus on quality. Willow Dale met all state and federal health standards during our annual survey this year and, with Dr. Veltri’s help, we strive
to meet those standards again next year,” said Tabitha Gonnerman, administrator of Willow Dale. “There are many regulations within nursing homes, and they are constantly changing. Dr Veltri will provide great experience and guidance to allow us to continue to meet those regulations.” Dr. Veltri completed his undergrad at Creighton University,
Masters of Science at University of Nebraska in Omaha and his Medical Degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Neb. Dr. Veltri completed his residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, University of Iowa, Des Moines. He is board certi ied in family practice. Dr. Veltri practices at Horn Physicians Clinic in Ida Grove.
Raptor cake auction for RV after-prom The Ridge View High School after-prom committee is hosting the ifth annual Raptor-themed cake and silent auction on Dec. 16 during the double-header of the varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball games against O-A/BCIG. The girls’ game will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the boys’ game.
Auctioning of the cakes will be at half-time of each game, and the silent auction will end after halftime of the boys’ game. Cakes can be entered in three divisions: student, staff and amateur/professional and will be judged and subsequently either be auctioned off or placed on the
silent auction. If interested in entering a cake, bring the cake to the Ridge View High School commons between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 16 to be registered in the judging divisions. Cakes received after 6 p.m. will not be judged but will be placed in the silent auction.
Schmidt anniversary: Don and Darlene Schmidt of Holstein will have their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 9. The couple was married Dec. 9, 1956. Their children are Doug and Julie Schmidt, Dana and Kevin Apel and Dawn Schmidt.
Landus Coopera ve scholarships available for high school seniors High school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture, life sciences or ag-related ields are invited to apply for the Landus Cooperative 2017 Excellence in Agriculture scholarship. The Excellence in Agriculture scholarship program awards four, $1,000 scholarships for any accredited post-secondary program. Applications are available at any Landus Cooperative locations, from area high school guidance counselors or online at landuscooperative.com. Scholarship requirements are: applicant and/or parent must be a voting member, in good standing, of Landus Cooperative, must be a high school senior and graduate in the spring 2016-17 school year, must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale through his/her junior year and must pursue a career in agriculture or enter an ag-related ield of study at any accredited, post-secondary school of his or her choice. Dependents of directors or of icers of Landus Cooperative are not eligible to apply for these scholarships. Applications must be returned
RV dance squad places second The Ridge View High School dance squad performed Dec. 1 in Des Moines at the state high school dance competition. The team performed a hoopla routine along with a novelty and prop routine. For the hoopla routine, the team received second place. For the novelty and prop routine, the team received a Division I award. The team also received an academic award for the team’s grade point average. The team is coached by Roxy Dutler.
by Jan. 31. If there are questions, contact Alyssa Hemesath at 515817-2168 or Alyssa.hemesath@ landuscooperative.com.
“Home Alone” will be shown on a big screen for families to enjoy. King Theatre board members will provide theatre-style concessions for the event, including “king-sized” candy bars and other theatre fare.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets for seating, but some chairs will be available along the edge of the gym for seating. Tickets are $2 per person with ages four and under free.
BC-IG PTP hos ng book giveaway, family fun night The Battle Creek-Ida Grove Parent Teacher Partnership is again hosting a Christmas book giveaway for students in the BC-IG Elementary building. Students will each receive a complimentary book called “Frindle” by Andrew Clements in December. Families will be encouraged to read the book
with their student in January and February leading up to the Family Fun Night, which will have the same theme as the book. Family Fun Night links the PTP with the Title I reading program to offer an evening of fun for all BCIG Elementary students and their parents at the school. The event this year is themed around the book
“Frindle” by Andrew Clements. A free-will offering meal will be served before the event beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 24. All students attending will received a prize and can participate in a raf le to win one of four Kindle Fire tablets.
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Peyton Boyle of Holstein was selected as one of 15 recipients of a scholarship from Landus Cooperative in collaboration with Iowa State University’s Department of Economics. Boyle was selected for the scholarship, available only to freshman majoring in agricultural business, in part for demonstrating agriculture leadership through involvement in agriculture organizations. Additionally, recipients have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and graduated in the top 25 percent of their high school class. This $1,000 scholarship is an important way to support the experiences of those students who are interested in careers related to grain marketing, commodity merchandizing, agronomics, elevator management or grain marketing analysis in a rural area.
BC library: The annual Battle Creek Public Library holiday raffle table fund-raiser is now underway through Dec. 20 at the library. The drawings will be held on Dec. 21. You need not be present to win. Tickets are 50-cents each or three for $1. There will be something for everyone. Displaying some of the items available are, from left, assistant librarians Jan Ezell, Corlie Kohnekamp and Corliss Hansen Wheeler and library director Sheila Petersen. (Photo submitted)
Jeff and Brandi Sharkey of Denver are the parents of a son, Jacob Ray, born Nov. 25, 2016. Jacob weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz. Grandparents are Shirley and the late Dennis Van Sickler of Ida Grove and Connie Horstma and Ken Sharkey, both of Algona, formerly of Arthur. Jacob is welcomed home by Naomi, Rachel and Isaiah.
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Odebolt Library The Odebolt Public Library added several books and DVDs to its circulation in November. New books include: “Night Watch” by Iris Johansen, “Sex, Lies and Serious Money” by Stuart Woods, “The Whistler” by John Grisham, “The Award” by Danielle Steel, “Night School” by Lee Child, “This Was A Man” by Jeffrey Archer, “The Wrong Side of Goodbye” by Michael Connelly, “Sunrise Canyon #1” by Janet Dailey, “Chaos” by Patricia Cornwell, “Cross the Line #24” by James Patterson, “The Mistletoe Secret” by Richard P. Evans, “No Man’s Land”
Bake sale: The Battle Creek Library Board and the Battle Creek Women’s Club held a successful bake sale in conjunction with the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Nov. 26. All proceeds were donated to the library. From left, library board members Dee Boger and Jeanie Grove visit with customer Wanda Cooper. (Photo submitted)
Iowa 4-H Founda on scholarship applica ons available The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications are now available for the 4-H scholarship program. More than 90 scholarship opportunities valued at more than $90,000 will be awarded. The various scholarship awards range in amounts from $500 to $10,000. Certain scholarships are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food and nutrition, ag business, animal science, journalism and STEM-related studies. Former and current 4-H members graduating from high school or currently attending college are eligible applicants. While a majority of the 4-H scholarship opportunities are available for students attending Iowa State University, scholarships are available to students planning to attend an Iowa Regent university, Iowa private college, Iowa community college or any land-grant university.
Iowa 4-H members are eligible to apply for 4-H scholarships if they meet individual scholarship requirements, as determined by the scholarship donors. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student to receive scholarship awards. Information and applications for the 4-H Scholarships are now available online through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at www. iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m., Feb. 1, 2017 for consideration. Only one application form is needed for all Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships. Eligible students may apply for more than one scholarship, however only one scholarship per individual will be awarded per academic year. Since 1949, donors to the Iowa 4-H Foundation have provided financial resources to fund quality 4-H experiences and recognition opportunities for Iowa youth.
To further explore establishing a scholarship with the Iowa 4-H Foundation, please contact Mary Clancy, Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship Coordinator at clancy@iastate.edu or 712-8301321.
Christmas bird count Dec. 18 The Ida County Conservation Board will be participating in a nationwide bird count on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers will meet at the Conservation Center in Moorehead Park near Ida Grove and, from there, split off to identify and count local birds around Ida County. All birding experience levels are welcome to join. There will be a free lunch at noon at the Conservation Center. For additional information on the Christmas Bird Count, visit http://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-birdcount.
by David Baldacci, “Odessa Sea” by Clive Cussler, “Ruler Of The Night” by David Morrell, “The Sleeping Beauty Killer” by Mary H. Clark, “Turbo Twenty-Three” by Janet Evanovich, “Below Zero” by C.J. Box and “The Magnolia Story” by Chip and Joanna Gaines (non iction biography). New paperback books are “Second Glance” by Jodi Picoult, “The Wishing Thread” by Lisa Van Allen and “Right To Kill” by Andrew Paterson. New large print books available for patrons to check out include: “Oliver, The Cat Who Saved Christ-
mas” by Sheila Norton, “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber, “Christmas Caramel Murder” by Joanne Fluke, “Escape Clause” by John Sandford, “Sex, Lies and Serious Money” by Stuart Woods and “The Couple Next Door” by Shari Lapena. New DVDs are: “The Conjuring #2,” “Berkeley Square,” “Ghostbusters,” “Ghostbusters 2,” “Ice Age: Collision Course,” “Barbie and Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase,” “Tarzan,” “A New Threat Awaits,” “Central Intelligence,” “The PurgeAnarchy,” “Finding Dory” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
Holstein Chamber Spotlight CrossRidge Evangelical Free Church The story of CrossRidge Evangelical Free Church begins in October 2009, when God brought together two groups in Holstein who had been praying about reaching their community with the good news of Jesus Christ. The group decided to pursue af iliation with the Evangelical Free Church of America. The initial launch team met often during the irst half of 2010, and several outreach events were scheduled and disciple-making relationships continued to be cultivated within the community. Two preview worship services were held at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center in fall 2010. After a year of planning, CrossRidge launched weekly Sunday morning worship services at the community center on Jan. 9, 2011. Children’s Sunday school and adult Bible study fellowship (ABF) began in February. The Lord added numbers so that worship was moved into the gymnasium by Easter 2011. Pastor Tyler Parson accepted the call to serve as CrossRidge’s
irst pastor on May 15, 2011. In 2012, the of ice facility at 117 S. Main was purchased and renovated, small group Bible studies in homes began and the irst members were admitted under the bylaws. In 2013, Gayle Brown was hired as part-time ministry assistant. By God’s grace, CrossRidge continues to cultivate new relationships, develop new leaders, grow in God’s Word and equip its people to do the work of the ministry that He has uniquely gifted the church to accomplish. CrossRidge desires to be a disciple-multiplying movement that sees lives, relationships, families, communities and generations transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. CrossRidge gathers on Sunday mornings at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center. Morning worship begins at 9:30 a.m. with RiDGE KiDS (pre-kindergar-
ten through sixth grade Sunday school), youth group (seventh through 12th grade) and adult Bible fellowship. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. CrossRidge members are transparent people who have genuine care for each other. Don’t worry about wearing your Sunday best. “We’re real people who are more concerned with loving God and loving others than impressing anybody,” the church says. “We provide a nursery for children four years and under and children’s activity bags and tables in the back for families with young children or folks with health struggles. We worship through contemporary music, and our preaching comes directly out of the Bible and relates to our everyday lives. Our desire is for the Bible to impact our community through ordinary people who serve an extraordinary God.”
Average Iowa agricultural prices The average price received by farmers for corn during October in Iowa was $3.30 per bushel, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service–Agricultural Prices report. This was up $0.24 from the September price, but $0.28 below October 2015. The October 2016 average price received by farmers for soybeans, at $9.22 per bushel, was $0.26 less than the September price, but $0.53 above the October 2015 price. The October average oat price per bushel was $2.27, down $0.16 from September, and $0.84 below
October 2015. All hay prices in Iowa averaged $89 per ton in October. This was up $5 from the September price, but $20 less than October 2015. The October 2016 alfalfa hay price averaged $97, up $9 from September, but $21 below October 2015. The average price received for other hay during October was $78 per ton. This was up $5 from the September price, but $13 lower than last year. The October average price was $17.30 per cwt. for milk, down $0.40 per cwt. from both the September price and one year ago.
Golden Horizons Assisted Living invites you to join us for an evening Potluck! Thursday, December 15 O-A/BC-IG dance: The O-A/BC-IG High School dance team performed during the first home basketball game of the season Nov. 29. The team, under the direction of Kelsie Nettles, includes Riley Snyder, Anna Van Dusen, Madison Lansink, Hannah Sorensen, Ethan Ernst, Kelsey Dausel, Kirsten Dausel, Elizabeth Williams, Cameron Webb, Alyssa Mason, Elizabeth Zobel, Kaitlyn Riessen, Taylor DeVine, Taylor Beck, Peyton Miller, Abby Bender and osie Wulf. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)
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Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program changes Iowa Farm Bureau Week The Iowa Utilities Board reminds eligible Iowa consumers that, beginning Dec. 2, major changes took effect regarding the Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program that subsidizes telecommunications services. Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission issued the 2016 Lifeline Modernization Order that added broadband Internet access service to the list of subsidized services. Currently, the Lifeline program offers a $9.25 monthly subsidy for voice service for either one landline or wireless telephone service. On Dec. 2, broadband providers became eligible to participate in the Lifeline program and to offer subsidized service. The service can be either wireless or a ixed service such as cable, DSL or iber optic. Lifeline subsidies will remain limited to one per household. Customers will have to choose whether to obtain federally subsidized service from a telephone or broad-
band provider. In addition, the FCC changed the rules for demonstrating eligibility for Lifeline. Some requirements for proof of eligibility will no longer be accepted; others have been added, according to the FCC’s order. Customers may continue to verify eligibility through proof of participation in SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Federal Public Housing Assistance. In addition, participation in veteran’s pension or survivor bene its now may be used as proof of Lifeline eligibility. Participation in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the school lunch program or the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) will no longer be accepted as proof of eligibility. Customers can also qualify if they can provide proof of income below 135 percent of the federal poverty level. Changes to the eligibility rules
apply to customers who sign up for Lifeline or recertify their eligibility on or after Dec. 2. The FCC made the changes to the veri ication requirements to pave the way for an eventual move to an electronic veri ication system that will rely on electronic records. Lifeline providers will be required to meet certain minimum standards set by the FCC. The standards will be upgraded annually through 2021. The standards as of Dec. 2 will be: ·Landline: unlimited local calling ·Wireless voice service: 500 free minutes ·Wireless broadband: 500 megabytes (MB) of data ·Fixed broadband: 150 gigabytes of data; download speed of 10 MB/second; upload speed of 1 MB/second The federal subsidy for mobile or ixed broadband will remain at $9.25 per month through November 2021. However, the federal monthly subsidy for both landline
and wireless voice service will be phased out, decreasing to $7.25 on Dec. 1, 2019; to $5.25 on Dec. 1, 2020 and phasing out completely on Dec. 1, 2021. The only exception will be in areas with only a single Lifeline provider, where the subsidy for voice service will remain at $5.25 beyond that date. The federal government provides the subsidy, which comes from the federal Universal Service Fund. The federal USF is assessed on all telecommunications carriers and may be recovered through a monthly surcharge on telephone bills. More information regarding the Lifeline program is available on the Board’s website at https://iub. iowa.gov/lifeline and the FCC’s online guide to the Lifeline program is available at: https://www.fcc. gov/general/lifeline-programlow-income-consumers. For questions, contact Iowa Utilities Board Customer Service staff toll free at 1-877-566-4450 or by email at: customer@iub.iowa.gov.
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SPORTS Falcon girls top River Valley, fall to K-P
Defense: O-A/BC-IG’s Ryan Bumann, right, sets up defensively to keep a River Valley player in check during the Falcons’ 52-43 season opening conference win in Ida Grove Nov. 29. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)
Falcon boys win, lose WVC games The O-A/BC-IG boys claimed a win and suffered a loss in two conference games to open the 2016-17 season last week. O-A/BC-IG 52, River Valley 43 Devon Fritz connected on six three-point shots and finished with 19 points in the Falcons’ season opening win over River Valley in Ida Grove Nov. 29. The Falcons opened a 34-23 lead at halftime and then held off a third quarter surge by River Valley that saw the Wolverines cut the Falcon lead to four points, 41-37, late in the third quarter. “For the most part we played well,” noted coach Steve Brown. “We had a section in the third quarter where we relied too much on the three-point shot and we weren’t getting the motion on offense we needed. “We didn’t get many drives to the rim and that is something we need to do a better job of because we probably won’t be that consistent with our three point shooting. We have to be able to drive the lane in order to get fouls and go to the free throw line.” Brandon Schwade also tallied double figure scoring with 11 points.
Quarter scores OABCIG 17 34 43 —52 RValley 12 23 37 —43 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 18-53, 34%. Free throws: 5-9, 55.5%. Scoring: Fritz, 19; Schwade, 11; Warnke, 9; Clausen, 5; Kolpin, 5; Bumann, 3. Rebounds: 29 (Kolpin, 8; Clausen, 6). Assists: 8 (Clausen, Bumann, Warnke, 2 each). Steals: 4 (Schwade, 2). Blocks: 1 (Warnke, 1). Fouls: 7 K-P 60, O-A/BC-IG 50 The final three minutes of the third quarter were the turning point in O-A/BC-IG’s 10-point loss to conference foe KingsleyPierson in Ida Grove Friday. “It was pretty much a five to six point ball game all the way except for that last three minutes of the third quarter when we had three to four turnovers in a row and K-P made four three-pointers in a row during that same time frame and that was the ball game,” noted coach Brown. “We were down by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter, but cut it to 10 with a chance to get back to within seven points. “Even though we came out on the short end we were happy we competed hard the whole
game and the kids battled hard and came back.” Brown added his club played better against K-P than it did in its season opener against River Valley. “After the game we asked the kids if they thought they had played better and everyone said far better. We also talked about our goal of getting better each day and each game. We did the best we could (against K-P). We just need to cut down our turnovers and get more scoring inside, but as long as we play hard everyone can live with what happens.” Devon Fritz topped the Falcon scoring charts with 15 points. Ryan Bumann and Parker Clausen both had five rebounds. Quarter scores OABCIG 9 23 37 —50 K-P 11 30 54 —60 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 19-46, 41%. Free throws: 4-8, 50%. Scoring: Fritz, 15; Bumann, 9; Warnke, 9; Cranston, 6; Schwade, 5; Ernst, 3; Ladwig, 2; Clausen, 1. Rebounds: 21 (Bumann, 5; Clausen, 5). Assists: 5 (Fritz, 2; Warnke, 2). Steals: 2 (Bumann, 2). Blocks: 2 (Fritz, 2). Fouls: 16
The O-A/BC-IG girls’ basketball team defeated River Valley and lost to Kingsley-Pierson in two home games last week. The games were the irst of the season for the Falcons. O-A/BC-IG 44, River Valley 26 The O-A/BC-IG girls scored 32 points in the second half to secure an 18-point conference win over River Valley in Ida Grove Nov. 29. The game was the season opener for the Falcons. River Valley was up 10-3 after one quarter and 13-12 at halftime. “They scored 10 points in the irst three minutes of the game before we made some defensive adjustments and held them to three points the rest of the irst half. That defensive change was very crucial on our end,” noted Falcon coach Megan Chizek. The Falcon coach also noted the team made offensive changes at halftime, which helped the Falcons secure the win by scoring 16 points in both the third and fourth quarters while holding River Valley to 13 second half points. “We started the game very slow offensively,” noted Chizek. “We were taking shots, but they weren’t falling for us. We made some adjustments at halftime and just got into our game in the second half. Our shots also started to fall.” Junior Anna VanDusen inished with a double double on 12 points and 12 rebounds. Classmate Bethany Rehse added 14 points and seven assists. Quarter scores OABCIG 3 12 28 —44 RValley 10 13 19 —26 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 20-55 36%. Free throws: 1-6, 16.5%. Scoring: Rehse, 14; VanDusen, 12; Fredericks, 9; Peters, 5; Gunderson, 2; Buehler, 2. Rebounds: 47 (VanDusen, 12; Peters, 10). Assists: 13 (Rehse, 7). Steals: 9 (Four players with 2). Blocks: 2 (VanDusen, 1; Rehse, 1). Fouls: 15 K-P 74, O-A/BC-IG 27 Kingsley-Pierson used a 23-7 irst quarter scoring run as a launching pad to its conference win over the Falcons Friday in Ida Grove. Coach Chizek pointed to turnovers as her team’s downfall. “We struggled to take care of the ball and ended up with 41 turnovers. Defensively, we made some nice adjustments in the second quarter, which helped limit their scoring
Double teamed: Two River Valley players work to keep O-A/BC-IG’s Bethany Rehse from putting up a shot during the O-A/BC-IG’ 4426 season opening conference win in Ida Grove Nov. 29. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) a bit through the rest of the irst half. “Offensively, we did a nice job of getting to the basket and scoring in the irst half, but struggled in the second half to get the ball to drop.” The Falcons were limited to nine points in the second half. Quarter scores OABCIG 7 18 22 —27
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23 43 66 —74 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 9-31, 29%. Free throws: 8-19, 42%. Scoring: Rehse, 7; Reis, 6; Peters, 5; Buehler, 4; Weber, 2; VanDusen, 1; Fredericks, 1; Dotzler, 1. Rebounds: 22 (VanDusen, 7). Assists: 5 (Buehler, 3). Steals: 8 (Reis, 3). Blocks: 2 (Rehse, 1; Reis, 1). Fouls: 17
Falcon wrestlers have strong season opening
District punter: Ridge View senior Ryan McGuire earned the Class A district two punter most valuable player award for 2016. McGuire punted the ball 20 times for a 32.9 yards per punt average. Head coach Jeff DeHaan presented the award to McGuire during the team’s annual banquet. (Photo submitted)
O-A/BC-IG opened the 2016-17 wrestling season last week with four dual wins and a irst place showing at the Manson-Northwest Webster tournament Saturday. Nov. 29 duals The Falcons knocked off East Sac County (5430) and South Central Calhoun County (44-27) in non-conference dual action in Lake View Nov. 29. Coach Randy Nieman noted his club’s experience and aggressive style made the difference in both duals. “We wrestled well for our irst night making weight and our irst duals,” said Nieman. “I certainly believe we were the more aggressive team in both duals and we took advantage of it by scoring often on our feet. I expect us to be the aggressors night in, night out. “And our experience showed. The majority of our team has wrestled at least two years of varsity experience. Even with the experience, Jeren McKibbin really took it to the next level. He was very active on his feet and the results showed that.” McKibbin won his matches by fall in 1:19 and 2:45. “We still have many issues that need to be addressed, but it was nice to be back competing against someone other than ourselves,” said Nieman. O-A/BC-IG 54 , East Sac 30 •106 Jake Nieman won by fall in 1:39. •113 Kurtis
Krager won by fall in 1:25. •120 Dylan Hemer won by fall in 3:09. •126 Jarrett Hewitt lost by fall in 4:29. •132 Derrick McKenzie lost by fall in :59. •138 Ethan Mortensen won by fall in 3:21. •145 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •152 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •160 David Curiel lost by fall in 1:42. •170 Adam Grote won by fall in 1:40. •182 Blake Anderson won by fall in 1:00. •195 Devin Behrendsen won by fall in :31. •220 Tyler Anderson won by forfeit. •285 Jeren McKibbin won by fall in 1:19. O-A/BC-IG 44 , South. Cal. 27 •106 Nieman won by fall in 2:17. •113 double forfeit. •120 Krager won by fall in 1:07. •126 Hemer lost by fall in 5:47. •132 Hewitt lost 28-26. •138 McKenzie lost by fall in :32. •145 Mortensen won 10-3. •152 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •160 Curiel won by fall in :58. •170 Grote won by fall in 1:05. •182 Blake Anderson won by technical fall 15-0. •195 Behrendsen lost by fall in 1:29. •220 Tyler Anderson won by fall in 1:56. •285 McKibbin won by fall in 2:45. Dec. 1 duals The Falcons opened the conference dual season Dec. 1 with wins over MV-A-O (55-24) and Ridge View (60-21) in Holstein. O-A/BC-IG 55, MV-A-O 24 •106 Nieman won by forfeit. •113 Krager won by major decision 13-4. •120 Hemer won by fall in 1:25. •126 Hewitt won 7-6. •132 McKenzie lost by fall in :58. •138 Mortensen won by forfeit. •145 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •152 OABCIG lost by forfeit.
•160 Curiel lost by fall in :31. •170 Grote won by forfeit. •182 Behrendsen won by fall in :46. •195 Blake Anderson won by fall in 1:04. •220 Tyler Anderson won by fall in 1:45. •285 McKibbin won by fall in :57. O-A/BC-IG 60, Ridge View 21 •106 Nieman won by forfeit. •113 Krager won by forfeit. •120 Hemer won by forfeit. •126 Hewitt won by forfeit. •132 McKenzie won by forfeit. •138 Mortensen won by fall in 1:42. •145 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •152 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •160 Curiel lost by fall in 1:16. •170 Grote won by fall in :59. •182 Blake Anderson won by fall in 1:18. •195 Behrendsen won by fall in 1:11. •220 Tyler Anderson won by forfeit. •285 McKibbin lost 4-2. Manson tournament Five O-A/BC-IG wrestlers placed irst at the 12team Doug Wood tournament in Manson Saturday. As a team, the falcons also placed irst at the tournament. O-A/BC-IG scored 196 points, which was 47 points better than second place South Central Calhoun County. Earning irst place were Jake Nieman (106), Kurtis Krager (113), Dylan Hemer (120), Tyler Anderson (220) and Jeren McKibbin (285). Also making the inals, but placing second were Ethan Mortensen (138) and Adam Grote (170). Other placings were third, Blake Anderson (182); ifth, Devin Behrendsen (195) and sixth, Jarrett Hewitt (126).
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Ridge View girls have successful opening to new hoop season
On the run: Ridge View’s Tyler Wingert sprints toward the basket during the Raptor’s 55-42 setback to Alta-Aurelia Nov. 28. In the background is Ridge View’s Ezra Miller. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)
Raptor boys start season 0-2 The Ridge View boys’ basketball team got on the court last week for the first time this season. Coach Dale Tokheim pointed to his team’s inexperience as a factor in the team’s two losses. A-A 55, Ridge View 42 Alta-Aurelia’s 9-0 scoring run late in the third quarter was a major factor in Ridge View’s 13point season opening loss to the Warriors in Schaller Nov. 28. The game was tied at 8-8 after one quarter. A-A was up 22-17 at halftime. With a little more than one minute to go in the third quarter, Ridge View pulled to within 28-26 on Klint Blum’s three-point shot. A-A finished off the third on a 9-0 run including a three-point bucket at the third quarter buzzer to go up 37-26. Tokheim said his club played well at times against A-A, but it also struggled at times. “It was probably a typical first game for an inexperienced team,” said Tokheim. “I was happy with our effort and our defense. A-A is very good ball team with a lot of experience and I don’t think they will lose a lot of games. I thought our zone gave them some problems for most of the game. “Unfortunately, we panicked in a couple of different spots and turned the ball over to help them go on a couple of big runs. That 9-0 run in the last minute of the third quarter was one of the stretches where we just panicked.” Tokheim added overall it was
a good first game. He noted his club needs to keep improving and playing as a team. “I liked the aggressiveness we had on offense, but we need to realize where the lanes are to drive and we need to be willing to kick the ball out to an open shooter. A couple of positive things were Colton Wunschel’s game. He was looking to score and Jake Kliegl did a great job rebounding,” said Tokheim. Wunschel finished with 12 points while Kliegl pulled down 12 rebounds. Quarter scores RView 8 17 26 —42 A-A 8 22 37 —55 Ridge View stats Field goals: 17-46, 37%. Free throws: 2-8, 25%. Scoring: Wunschel, 12; Tokheim, 9; Wingert, 6; Franken, 5; Kliegl, 4; Klint Blum, 3; Degen, 3. Rebounds: 26 (Kliegl, 12). Assists: 7 (Tokheim, 3). Steals: 9 (Franken, 3). Blocks: 2 (Wunschel, 2). Fouls: 20 L-B 69, Ridge View 48 Lawton-Bronson jumped out to a 23-6 lead on its way to a 21point win over the Raptors in Holstein Friday. Coach Tokheim noted his club started slow in falling behind 12 to 2 with three minutes to play in the first quarter and foul trouble contributed to the team falling behind 23-6 with five minutes to go in the second quarter. “I was real happy with the boys as they battled back and started playing together in the
second half,” said Tokheim. “We got the lead down to 10 in the fourth quarter with four minutes to go and had the ball, but just couldn’t catch a break when we needed it. “Overall, we just had too many turnovers, missed some bunnies, didn’t play good enough defense in the first half, and missed too many free throws. We also have to make sure we know when it is a good time to drive and we need to play as a team. I think our inexperience showed, but we have plenty of time to gel and figure things out.” Colton Wunschel tallied 14 points and pulled down eight rebounds for Ridge View. Jacob Tokheim scored 10 points. “Wunschel had a good game and looked real good at times,” noted coach Tokheim. “Logan Cuthrell and Austin Degen gave us some nice minutes in the second quarter off the bench. Cuthrell scored too big threepointers and all eight of his points in the second quarter. Degen also hit his three.” Quarter scores RView 4 19 33 —48 L-B 12 36 51 —69 Ridge View stats Field goals: 15-49, 31%. Free throws: 9-19, 47%. Scoring: Wunschel, 14; Tokheim, 10; Cuthrell, 8; Wingert, 6; Degen, 5; Franken, 3; Klint Blum, 2. Rebounds: 21 (Wunschel, 8). Assists: 10 (Franken, 3). Steals: 12 (Wingert, 4). Blocks: 4 (Wunschel, 3). Fouls: 22
O-A/BC-IG bowlers lose to D-S O-A/BC-IG’s bowling teams opened the 2016-17 season with setbacks to Denison-Schleswig in Denison Thursday. O-A/BC-IG’s next meet is Dec. 8 in Le Mars. Girls The O-A/BC-IG varsity girls tallied 1,952 pins to D-S’s 2,334. O-A/BC-IG’s round one scoring came from Aurora Anderson, 296; Alexis Renze, 275; Amy Bennett, 252; Kim Renze, 245 and Jenna Henderson, 240. Tori Hoe ling also bowled, but her score of 237 was not used. O-A/BC-IG’s round two Baker games were 146, 145, 149, 92 and 112 for a total of 644. Boys The boys’ team also lost to D-S. The inal pin count was 2,773 to
2,561. “Overall we bowled fairly well considering this was our irst meet of the year and that we are a fairly young team,” noted coach Kurt Hofmeister. “We started a little shaky, but really did well after our irst individual game. No one bowled a really good irst game. But in the second game we had three boys that bowled great games.” The Falcons were led by Cole Rhea (386) who had a 216 his second game and a 193 average for his two games. Devin Hare (358) had a 207 his second game and a 179 average. Colin Bengford (340) had a 191 and a 170 average. O-A/BCIG also counted rounds from Dana Wessel (334) and Darian Hannel (288). Austin Behrendsen bowled a 230, but his score did not count
in the team total. Baker game scores were 171, 203, 139, 172 and 170. “For our two individual games we ended up averaging a 170, which I think is going to be a very respectable average for us,” said Hofmeister. “During Bakers we had good scores for a irst meet. Our 203 was a great score. We had three other games that were very close to our 171 average for our ive games. We only had one game that was below average. Hannel and Wessel bowled very well for us during our Bakers games. “For bowling on the road and not having any seniors bowling, we did great. We have a lot of potential this year and I am really looking forward to seeing how good we can be.”
Ridge View collected two wins in two games to open the girls’ high school basketball season last week. Ridge View 52, A-A 44 Beth Pickhinke scored 19 points to lead Ridge View to a season opening win over Alta-Aurelia in Schaller Nov. 28. While Pickhinke did the majority of Ridge View’s scoring, coach Brian Bode said several girls contributed to the victory. “The girls did a great job of battling all game,” said Bode. “We took care of the ball and made shots when we needed them most. I liked our shot selections and feel for tempo. It didn’t matter which line up we had on the loor, we were getting positive production. Our bench players were huge for us. They gave us valuable minutes and were aggressive in the right situations to create for other players. “We think Pickhinke can play like this for us all season. We have lots of girls who can score, but we talk about creating to help others get open. We did a good job of attacking the right areas and getting good looks at the rim.” Eight girls scored for Ridge View. As a team, the Raptors shot 36 percent (17-47) from the ield and 62 percent (13-21) from the line. Harlee Wagoner collected 10 of the team’s 33 rebounds. “It’s always nice to get a win to start the season,” said Bode. “We have things we need to work on, but lots of good things we can hang our hat on.” While Bode was pleased with several aspects of his team’s play, he pointed to defensive production as a big factor in the win. “We were active in the passing lanes and contesting shots and later in the second half we were especially effective in limiting the amount of extra possessions for Alta-Aurelia.” A-A led 10-7 after one quarter before building a 19-10 lead in the second quarter. Ridge View battled back to take a 25-23 lead at halftime. The third quarter featured several lead changes before Ridge View took the lead for good on Pickhinke’s three-point bucket at the third quarter buzzer, which made the score 37-35 in favor of Ridge View. Quarter scores RView 7 25 37 —52 A-A 10 23 35 —44 Ridge View stats Field goals: 17-47, 36%. Free throws: 13-21, 67%. Scoring: Pickhinke, 19; Richard, 9; Chance, 7; Johnson, 6; Dutler, 5; Mason, 4; Todd, 1; Else, 1. Rebounds: 33 (Wagoner, 10; Pickhinke, 7). Assists: 14 (Dutler, 5). Steals: 13 (Dutler, 6). Blocks: 6 (Dutler, 2) Fouls: NA Ridge View 45, L-B 29 Ridge View used a 17-4 scoring run in the third quarter to take
Resistance: Ridge View’s Gracie Chance meets resistance from an Alta-Aurelia player as she tries to advance the ball during the Raptors’ season opener Nov. 28. Ridge View won the game 52-44. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) control of its conference game against Lawton-Bronson in Holstein Friday. Ridge View led 19-15 at halftime before expanding its lead to 36-19 after three quarters of play. “The girls did a nice job of working together on both ends of the loor,” noted coach Bode. “Defensively, our communication needed to improve and I thought they showed a lot about themselves allowing just 29 points.” Beth Pickhinke scored 13 points and Harlee Wagoner added 12 to lead Ridge View to victory. Wagoner also grabbed 11 rebounds. “Wagoner and Pickhinke did a nice job of leading us,” said Bode. “Anytime we can get good production like this from those two, good things are going to happen. I also thought Kinzey Dutler did a lot for
us again. Her defensive toughness and ability to ind the open girl is certainly bene icial for all our girls. “We are continuing to get a great minutes from our bench players. Those kinds of things don’t always show up in the stat columns, but it gives our other players a break.” Quarter scores RView 11 19 36 —45 L-B 3 15 19 —29 Ridge View stats Field goals: 19-46, 41%. Free throws: 6-13, 46%. Scoring: Pickhinke, 13; Wagoner, 12; Dutler, 5; Richard, 4; Johnson, 4; M. Else, 3; Chance, 2; E. Else, 2. Rebounds: 30 (Wagoner, 11). Assists: 16 (Dutler, 5; Pickhinke, 4). Steals: 14 (Wagoner, 4; Richard, 4). Blocks: 4 (Dutler, 2) Fouls: 19
Local area Fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. Water temperatures in the Black Hawk District are in the mid 40’s. River ishing for walleye has recently been productive. Some small water bodies and marshes have skim ice. As the open water season comes to
an end and ice ishing begins, more reports will become available as we receive them. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District of ice at 712657-2638 or go online at iowadnr. com. Black Hawk Lake: Water level is about four inches over the crest of the spillway. Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill can be caught anywhere, but the best luck may be
in Town Bay, the loating dock, near the inlet bridge and the outlet. Use a small hook tipped with a worm suspended from a bobber ished about two feet deep near shore. Walleye - Fair: Some have been picked up along Ice House Point using twisters. Storm Lake: There is a daily limit of three walleye at Storm Lake and all 17 to 22-inch walleye must be released; and no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day.
Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE Horn Physicians 189.5 First State Bank 186 Barry Motor 166 GOMACO 152 United Bank of Iowa 123.5 Bye 47 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Tricia Cipperley 181 Linda Martin 174 Shirley Van Sickler 169 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Linda Martin 443 Brenda Hansen 439 Shirley Van Sickler 435
HIGH TEAM GAME GOMACO 617 Horn Physicians 558 First State Bank 513 HIGH TEAM SERIES GOMACO 1707 First State Bank 1511 Horn Physicians 1497 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Landus 170.5 Kin Pins 165 United Bank of Iowa 143.5 Rod’s Fertilizer 138 Horn Memorial 135.5 Hanson Auto 111.5
HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Tracy Johnson 212 Keri Weber 198 Barb Kacmarynski 184 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Tracy Johnson 476 Barb Kacmarynski 470 Tera Parks 449 HIGH TEAM GAME Kin Pins 618 Kin Pins 614 Landus 610 HIGH TEAM SERIES Kin Pins 1741 Landus 1692 United Bank of Iowa 1678
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Ridge View Raptors begin with dual losses Ridge View opened the dual wrestling season last week with four setbacks. The Raptors also competed in the Manson Northwest Webster tournament Saturday. Nov. 29 duals Ridge View stepped on the mat for the irst time this season with a double dual against Alta-Aurelia and West Sioux in Holstein Nov. 29. The Raptors lost to A-A 48-21 and to West Sioux 70-10. The Raptors were open at ive weights classes. “Our wrestlers worked hard,” noted coach Caleb Christensen. “They left it on the mat and that is what we have been preaching in the wrestling room since day one. We have a lot to work on and we knew that we would. It was good to get the irst meet under our belt and get to see some great competition. “The coaches are excited about the potential this group has on the mat. They come ready to work each day in the wrestling room and the heart they have shows in competition.” Evan Else was a double winner for Ridge View. He won his 152pound matches by fall and major decision. A-A 48, Ridge View 21 •106 double forfeit. •113 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •120 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 double forfeit. •132 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •138 Dylan Wood won 7-6. •145 Andres Carbajal lost by fall in 6:00. •152 Lance Else won by fall in :21. •160 Jake Mitchell lost by fall in :31. •170 Trentin Moeller lost by fall in :43. •182 Chance Hansen lost by fall. •195 Tate Phillips won by forfeit. •220 Trenton Miller lost by DQ. •285 Evan Else won by forfeit. West Sioux 70, Ridge View 10 •106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •113 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •120 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •132 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •138 Wood lost by fall in 3:41. •145 Carbajal lost by fall in 3:04. •152 Else won by major decision 16-7. •160 Mitchell lost by fall in 3:23. •170 Trentin Moeller lost by
fall in 1:21. •182 Hansen lost by fall in 1:54. •195 Tate Phillips lost by fall in 2:31. •220 Miller won by fall in 3:16. •285 Else lost by major decision 13-3. Dec. 1 duals Ridge View lost to O-A/BC-IG (60-21) and to MV-A-O (57-18) in conference dual action in Holstein Dec. 1. “We came out with good energy,” noted coach Christensen. “The boys put in a great day of practice on Wednesday and applied it to the mat Thursday. It was good to see kids make the necessary adjustments from Tuesday to Thursday.
“Lance Else inished the night with two more wins to start off the season 4-0. His brother Evan got two wins of his own. Junior Jake Mitchell pinned his way to his irst varsity win. Andreas Carbajal also inished 2-0. Freshman Chance Hansen had a hard fought match against Briton Cook of MVA-O, falling short of the win, but showing great improvement in just a few days. “We are continuing to grow as a team and the boys are anxious to get back for the irst tournament of the season at Manson on Saturday (Dec. 3).” MV-A-O 48, Ridge View 21 •106 double forfeit. •113 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •120 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •132 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •138 Wood lost by fall in 1:40. •145 Carbajal won by fall in 3:42. •152 Lance Else won by fall in 1:29. •160 Mitchell lost by fall in 1:01. •170 Moeller lost by fall in 1:05. •182 Hansen lost 11-7. •195 Phillips lost by fall
in 1:25. •220 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •285 Evan Else won by fall in 1:04. O-A/BC-IG 60, Ridge View 21 •106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •113 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •120 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •132 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •138 Wood lost by fall in 1:42. •145 Carbajal won by forfeit. •152 Lance Else won by forfeit. •160 Mitchell won by fall in 1:16. •170 Moeller lost by fall in :59. •182 Hansen lost by fall in 1:18. •195 Phillips lost by fall in 1:11. •220 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •285 Evan Else won 4-2. Manson tournament Ridge View placed sixth out of 12 teams at the Doug Wood tournament in Manson Saturday. Ridge View scored 99 points. O-A/ BC-IG won the team title with 196 points. Ridge View earned a pair of second place showings from Trentin Miller (220) and Evan Else (285). Lance Else (152) and Andres Carbajal (145) both placed third. Dylan Wood was fourth at 138. Trentin Moeller was ifth at 170 and Tate Phillips was sixth at 195. “It was a good day for our wrestlers overall,” noted coach Christensen. “We thought the boys battled hard all day. It’s always good when you are only illing half of the weight classes that you can place in the top half of a tournament like this. The Doug Wood Invite always has a lot of great competition, and we get to see a few teams there that we don’t normally see during the season. It was a team effort, everyone contributed. “Tate Phillips and Dylan Wood got their irst tournament wins of their varsity career. Trent Moller came away with his irst win of the season as well. Evan Else and Trent Miller both wrestled their way into the inals; both taking the silver home. Lance Else had a tough bracket with 12 wrestlers, coming away with third. Andreas Carbajal also placed third in a very competitive 145-pound weight class.”
Heavyweight battle: Ridge View’s Evan Else, left, and O-A/BC-IG’s Jeren McKibbin do battle in a 285pound match in Holstein Thursday. Else won the match 4-2. McKibbin gained a measure of revenge on Saturday by beating Else 3-1 in the championship match of the Doug Wood Invitational in Manson. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)
Ridge View cheerleaders: The Ridge View basketball cheerleaders this season are, from left, Cassie Allen, Anna Schmitt, Renae Wiese, Destiny VanBeek, Beth Meyer and Maddie Mitchell. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)
Iowa’s 2016 shotgun deer season preview The irst of Iowa’s popular shotgun deer seasons was Dec. 3-7 when an expected 75,000 orange clad hunters head to the timber. That group will be followed by 50,000 hunters who prefer the Dec. 10-18 second gun season. Each contingent will also pack along thousands of antlerless tags, to extend their time in the ield. Fans of cold weather purchase about 40,000 tags for the Dec. 19Jan. 10 late muzzleloader season. Iowa’s shotgun seasons allow for group drives; drivers pushing deer toward blockers. Anyone in the group may tag a downed deer—with their own tag. That stands in contrast to other states and even Iowa’s more solitary muzzleloader and bow seasons. However, it has proven to be an ef icient method for taking deer, since modern deer hunting was introduced here in the early 1950s. Whatever the season, any deer must be tagged before it is moved or within 15 minutes— whichever comes irst. It also holds the potential for danger, as drivers move closer to, or across, their friends on a drive. That’s why wearing solid blaze orange is mandatory. The minimum amount covers a hunter’s torso. But more is better. For several years now, deer hunters have noticed fewer whitetails than in the early 2000s. That is by design. A decade ago, state lawmakers instructed the DNR to reduce the deer population, after steady growth through the previous few decades. With addition of county and season speci ic antlerless tags, generous quotas, and a couple extra seasons, near Thanksgiving and during January, hunters responded. Adaptive regulation changes have lowered the deer herd to mid-1990s target levels, in all but a handful of counties. Hunters in 27 north central and northwest counties have no county antlerless tags and may take only antlered deer during the irst
shotgun season. Iowa’s overall deer harvest across all seasons last year was 105,401, down 30 percent from the 2006 peak and the 2016 harvest should be similar. The 2014 harvest was estimated at 101,595. “Now is a good time for the DNR to work with hunters and landowners to help develop a better understanding of proper deer
management; including the bene its of harvesting does and keeping deer numbers at ecologically acceptable levels,” stresses Andrew Norton, state deer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Hunters working with landowners at the local level are the best and most ef icient way to keep deer numbers acceptable and provide a high quality deer herd.
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one conversation at a time Archery tournament: Ridge View High School hosted its first archery tournament Saturday, Dec. 3 in Holstein. The Ridge View Raptor Shootout began at 8 a.m. Cassie Allen brought home the overall champion with a score of 282. First place in the girls’ division went to Jo Loera with a score of 268 and Jaden Droegmiller taking home top place in the boys’ division with a score of 259. (Photo submitted)
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Consider an Iowa grown Christmas tree Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encouraged Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local economy,” Northey said. “Iowa is fortunate to have more than 100 Christmas tree farms in all parts of the state, so everyone has the opportunity to get their own fresh tree to help celebrate.” A directory of tree farms across Iowa is available on the Iowa Christmas Tree Association website at www. IowaChristmasTrees.com. On the site there is a “Find a Farm” link on the top left-hand corner of the page. Besides the location of the
farms, the directory also includes a phone number and hours of operation for each farm to assist in planning. These farms devote over 1,500 acres to Christmas tree production in Iowa and as a result harvest approximately 39,500 Christmas trees each year. The result is a $1 million dollar industry contributing to Iowa’s economy. It takes six to 12 years to grow a Christmas tree before it is ready to be sold. Most tree farms in Iowa are three to eight acres in size and sell trees by choose and harvest method, where a customer comes to the farm and cut their own tree. Following are tips to keep in mind to make your trip to a Christmas tree farm more enjoyable:
• Be sure you know what size tree its in your home, both height and width, before you leave. Trees always look smaller in the ield and there is nothing worse than bringing a tree indoors only to ind it’s too big. • Wear comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, and gloves that you aren’t afraid to get dirty. • Make sure the tree you pick has a straight trunk and will it properly in your tree stand. • Fresh trees need water. Once you get your tree home remember to check the water daily. Trees can use up to a gallon of water daily. • Make sure you unplug any tree lights before you leave home or go to bed. • Remember – fresh cut Christmas trees are biodegradable! Recycle your tree after Christmas.
PUBLIC NOTICE State dance: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School dance squad performed Dec. 1 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines for the state team competition. The group performed in Class II with a jazz performance that received a Division I rating and fourth place, and, in Class IV, with a hip hop performance that received a Division I rating and fourth place. The group also received the Academic Distinguished Award. (Photo submitted)
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PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PRSCILLA M. BRESNAHAN, DECEASED. Case No. ESPR009270 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Priscilla M. Bresnahan, Deceased, who died on or about November 15, 2016: You are hereby notified that on November 21, 2016, the last will and testament of Priscilla M. Bresnahan, deceased, bearing date of July 14, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dennis Bresnahan was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 21st day of November, 2016. Dennis Bresnahan Executor of the estate 6108 240th Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Laurel L. Boerner ICIS PIN No.: AT0001050 Attorney for the executor Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 7th day of December, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY M. NELSON, DECEASED Case No. ESPR009269 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Betty M. Nelson, Deceased, who died on or about October 22, 2016: You are hereby notified that on November 21, 2016, the last will and testament of Betty M. Nelson, deceased, bearing date of February 28, 2012, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Pamela Cornelison, Michael Nelson and Terry Nelson were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 21st day of November, 2016. Pamela Cornelison 2301 SW Oralabor Rd., Lot 6 Ankeny, IA 50023 Michael Nelson 2584 Scheaffer Rd. Elisabethtown, PA 17022 Terry Nelson 2000 Midwood St., Apt. 2106 Franklin, TN 37067 EXECUTORS Laurel L. Boerner ICIS PIN No.: AT0001050 Attorney for the executors Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 7th day of December, 2016
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November 28, 2016 The Galva City Council met in special session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Freese, Goettsch, Schossow, Schubert and Wiese. Guests: Randy Vogt. Motion by Wiese, second by Schossow approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. PERSONNEL POLICY – Following discussion, the council made several changes to the 2002 Personnel Policy. Changes included deleting the Family & Medical Leave section; vacation cannot be taken until earned after one year
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Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA NOVEMBER 28, 2016 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Curtis Phillips and Robert Paulsrud. Minutes of the meeting held November 14, 2016, were read and approved. A motion by Paulsrud and seconded by Phillips to approve Dennis Lansink as a Compensation Board member representing the Board of Supervisors for a 4 year term ending June 30, 2020. Motion carried, all voting Aye. County Engineer Jeff Williams presented Resolution 16-29, TIF Debt Certification in the amount of $417,290. Paulsrud moved and Phillips seconded a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 16-29 and Indebtedness Certification. Motion carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION NO. 16-29 AUTHORIZING LOAN TO TAX INCREMENT FUND WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of Ida County, Iowa, has established an urban renewal area in the County known as the Ida County Urban Renewal Area (the “Urban Renewal Area”): and WHEREAS, the Board has created the Ida County Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Revenue Fund (the “Tax Increment Revenue Fund”), into which all incremental property tax revenues received from the Urban Renewal Area shall be deposited; and WHEREAS, the Board has undertaken a project in the Urban Renewal Area consisting of the “See Attached” (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, in order to make the cost of the Project eligible to be paid from future incremental property tax revenues, it is necessary to create an internal debt;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Ida County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. It is hereby directed that $417,290 be advanced to the Tax Increment Revenue Fund from the Secondary Road Fund, in order to pay the cost of the Project. This advance shall be treated as a loan (the “Loan”) to the Tax Increment Revenue Fund and shall be repaid to the Secondary Road Fund out of incremental tax revenues received with respect to the Urban Renewal Area: Payments on the Loan are subject to annual appropriation by the Board of Supervisors and subject to the Board’s determination that there are incremental tax revenues available for such purpose which have been allocated to or accrued in the Tax Increment Revenue Fund. Once appropriated, payments shall be made on the Loan on June 1st of each year to the extent there are incremental tax revenues available for such purpose which have been allocated to or accrued in the Tax Increment Revenue Fund. The right is hereby reserved to issue additional obligations, or to enter into additional loans, payable from the Tax Increment Revenue Fund, which may either rank on a parity with the Loan or may have a priority over the Loan with respect to the revenues in the Tax Increment Revenue Fund. Section 2. The Tax Increment Revenue Fund is hereby pledged to the repayment of the Loan, and a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the County Auditor to evidence this pledge. Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa, the Board hereby certifies the original amount of the Loan to the County Auditor as an obligation that is eligible to be repaid from future
incremental property tax revenues, and declares its intent to certify no later than December 1st of each succeeding year, any remaining outstanding balance of the Loan. Section 3. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict. PASSED AND APPROVED THE 28th day of November, 2016. /s/ Rhett Leonard, Chair; Attest: /s/Lorna Steenbock, Auditor A motion by Phillips and seconded by Paulsrud to decertify previously certified Farm to Market expenses in the amount of $1,731,398, Resolution 16-30. TIF Indebtedness has been reduced by reason other than application of TIF Increment Tax Received from the County Treasurer Certification to County Auditor with regards to Ida County Urban Renewal Area 1 & 2, Area Number 47102TIF Form 3. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Sheriff Wade Harriman was present to discuss Sergeant/Chief Deputy wage increase. It was the consensus of the Board to wait for final action regarding this proposal after the approval of the 28E agreement on December 20th, 2016. The following claims were approved: Public Safety Fund-Solutions-$1318.80; Ida County Self Funding-Benefits, Inc.; $131.84; $73.99 and $21.90 The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Jeff & Kelly Kreft/ Kreft Turkey Barn. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 8:00 a.m. on December 5, 2016, and for a phone conference on a strategic meeting with regards to the Sheriff’s Union and at 8:00 a.m., December 12, 2016, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Auditor Chair
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EMPLOYEE – The mayor reviewed the two applications received with the council. Following discussion, it was decided to offer the job to the local candidate. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: • Repairs at the sewer plant. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese. Mayor Stan Nading
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of employment; preference for employees to be on the fire/first responder squad; changing insurance to read cash-in-lieu of; and compensation for completing the water and wastewater licenses will be determined by the council. Final acceptance of the Personnel Policy will be at the December meeting. MONETARY BENEFITS REVIEW – Following discussion, motion by Schubert second by Freese to offer $30,000 with $434 per month cash in-lieu of insurance. Ayes: Schubert, Freese, Wiese, Goettsch. Nay: Schossow. Motion carried. REVIEW/HIRING OF NEW MAINTENANCE
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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Nov. 24 Of icers received 12 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops and one call for extra attention. 4:45 p.m.: Controlled burn reported on 260th Street 5:10 p.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:18 p.m.: Animal complaint from the Dodge Avenue 8:07 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:09 p.m.: Report of reckless driving and speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:50 p.m.: Assisted outside agency in the 200 block of Main Street Friday, Nov. 25 Of icers received 55 calls for service. Among the calls were 35 traf ic stops, one call to unlock a vehicle and one welfare check. 10:30 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Second Avenue 11:15 a.m.: Report of vandalism in the 400 block of Father Dailey Drive 11:20 a.m.: Vandalism reported in the 600 block of Father Dailey Drive 11:40 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5600 block of 210th Street 11:56 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of First Street 12:01 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Sixth Street 12:20 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5600 block of 310th Street 12:31 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Highway 59 12:51 p.m.: Warrant check in the 600 block of Walnut Street 1:27 p.m.: Warrant check in the 500 block of Willow Street 3:36 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 3:51 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:52 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Dodge Avenue 5:55 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 400 block of Main Street 6:59 pm.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 300 block of West County Road 8:56 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 600 block of First Street 8:58 p.m.: Accident reported, unknown injuries in the 500 block of Main Street 11:44 p.m.: Warrant check in the 600 block of Walnut Street Saturday, Nov. 26 Of icers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, one alarm call, three 911 abandoned calls, one 911 wrong number and one call for jail activity. 10:49 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5600 block of 210th Street 1:39 p.m.: Animal complaint from Market Avenue 1:51 p.m.: Medical assistance requested for traumatic injury in the 100 block of Albers Street 3:27 p.m.: Controlled burn reported on Marshall Avenue 7:11 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:55 p.m.: Noise complaint from the 200 block of East Street 8:16 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 300 block of First Street
10:33 p.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 11:48 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer Sunday, Nov. 27 Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops, one alarm tests and one abandoned 911 call. 3:18 a.m.: High speed chase on Jasper Avenue 5:13 a.m.: Medical assistance requested for breathing problems reported at Willow Dale Wellness Village 9:11 a.m.: Criminal mischief reported in the 5400 block of 100th Street 10:03 a.m.: Search warrant served in the 5900 block of 260th Street 10:22 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 11:50 a.m.: Non-medical transport 1:14 p.m.: Emergency protection order placed 1:14 p.m.: Emergency protection order created 3:06 p.m.: Parking complaint on Rohwer Street 3:52 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding reported on Market Avenue 5:02 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:05 p.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of King Street 6:16 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:40 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:09 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:17 p.m.: Welfare check requested Monday, Nov. 28 Of icers received 31 calls for service. Among the calls were 13 traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls, two calls to talk to an of icer and one call for jail activity. 8:45 a.m.: Report of property lost 10:05 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 500 block of Moorehead Street 12:48 p.m.: Road hazard reported on Ellen Street 3:07 p.m.: Vandalism reported in the 400 block of Main Street 3:42 p.m.: Report of harassment and threats from the 400 block of Main Street 3:52 p.m.: Vandalism reported in the 1000 block of Industrial Drive 3:54 p.m.: Burning complaint from the Department of Natural Resources 6:23 p.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:27 p.m.: Warrant check on William Street, arrest made 7:06 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 7:39 p.m.: Warrant check in the 200 block of Crawford Street 7:59 p.m.: Warrant check in the 100 block of Main Street 9:20 p.m.: Welfare check requested, arrest made in the 500 block of Main Street Tuesday, Nov. 29 Of icers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were
four traf ic stops, two 911 wrong number, ive abandoned 911 calls and one 911 transfer. 7:29 a.m.: Road hazard reported to the 400 block of Moorehead Street 8:58 a.m.: Report of harassment and threats to the 400 block of Moorehead Street 9:55 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer, warrant served, arrest made 10:12 a.m.: Property reported returned, recovered 11:32 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 1100 block of Fifth Street for fall 1:16 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Iowa Street 1:52 p.m.: Animal complaint to the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:42 p.m.: Health and safety check requested 2:52 p.m.: Jail activity 3:17 p.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 4900 block of 300th Street 4:52 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Quimby Street 4:59 p.m.: Emergency transport 6:07 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Eagle Avenue 6:57 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Fifth Street 8:24 p.m.: Assault in progress, domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Railroad Street, arrest made 9:25 p.m.: Domestic disturbance reported in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue, arrest made 9:49 p.m.: Assisted outside agency 10:35 p.m.: Jail activity Wednesday, Nov. 30 Of icers received 21 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, three abandoned 911 calls and one 911 transfer. 6:50 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 2000 block of Pioneer Avenue for breathing problems 7:42 a.m.: Health and safety check requested 8:34 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Highway 175 9:16 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Walnut Street 10:59 a.m.: Probation check in the 100 block of Elm Street 12:04 p.m.: Extra attention requested 1:17 p.m.: Road hazard reported on Highway 175 3:07 p.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 5:03 p.m.: Jail activity 8:05 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:20 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Willow Dale Wellness village 9:02 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:06 p.m.: Report of harassment and threats to the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:25 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 700 block of Second Street
Beaver traps: Students from the Ridge View High School outdoor education class took a trip to a local creek to set beaver traps during class on Nov. 30. (Photo submitted)
Deputies investigate numerous accidents in November The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on 18 accidents reported during November. All accident information is taken from the investigating of icer’s report. On Nov. 2 at 6:05 a.m., Brian Orlyn Schumacher, 65, of Ida Grove hit a deer on Highway 59 near 190th Street. There was $2,500 damage to Schumacher’s 2012 Ford Mustang. On Nov. 3 at 6 a.m., Donna Marie Klassen, 48, of Sioux Falls, S.D., was charged with failure to provide proof of inancial liability following a one-vehicle accident at the intersection of 165th Street and Alpine Avenue. The Cushing Ambulance transported Klassen to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. There was $1,500 damage to her 2001 Ford Taurus. On Nov. 4 at 9:29 a.m., JoAnn Betty Friedrichsen, 84, of Holstein hit a legally parked vehicle on East Second Street in Holstein. There was $2,250 damage to Friedrichsen’s 2007 Ford Edge and $2,250 damage to the 2011 GMC pickup. On Nov. 4 at 1:09 p.m., Malinda Lynne Alm, 29, of Battle Creek and Jammie Lynn Strang, 36, of Washta were backing up on Fourth Street in Battle Creek and collided. There was $1,500 damage to Alm’s 2014 Ford pickup and $2,000 damage to Strang’s 2017 Volkswagen Passat. On Nov. 5 at 6:15 a.m., Eric Don Hemer, 27, of Arthur hit a deer on Highway 175 near Noble Avenue. There was $4,000 damage to his 2009 Chevrolet pickup. On Nov. 5 at 2:28 p.m., Tamara Ann Hoffman, 35, of Ida Grove was eastbound on Highway 175 near Jasper Avenue when a deer ran into the vehicle tire. There was $25 damage to her 2007 Ford pickup.
In the two years the canine unit has been active, it has assisted in two federal narcotics convictions and multiple misdemeanor narcotics convictions. Deputy Shillington and K-9 Anou have also competed annually in the U.S. Police Canine Association’s Narcotics and Patrol Dog ield trials and have won several awards, including two irst-place team trophies. Deputy Shillington and Anou have also represented the sheriff’s of ice at the U.S. Police Canine Association’s National Patrol Dog Trials in Gloucester Township, N.J., where they placed 33rd out of a total of 80 other canine teams from around the United States. Due to the success of the canine unit, the sheriff’s of ice is looking to expand its capabilities by adding another canine deputy. The canine the county plans to deploy will be
trained to perform tracking, ranging from a missing child to wanted criminals, ield searches, school searches, building searches, criminal apprehension and evidence recovery. It is the department’s belief the expansion of the K-9 unit will give another tool in the arsenal to ight, prevent and solve crimes by allowing a canine deputy to be on duty almost 24 hours a day.
Jolleen Grazier, 23, of Schaller struck a deer on D15 approaching Keystone Avenue. There was $1,000 damage to her 2002 Pontiac. On Nov. 16 at 4 a.m., Dustin Lee Petersen, 23, of Battle Creek hit a pony on Eagle Avenue near 250th Street. There was $2,500 damage to his 1999 Pontiac. On Nov. 17 at 8:06 a.m., Andrew Carl Gross, 18, of Holstein was eastbound on East Maple Street in Holstein when witnesses said Duane Ellsworth Nippert, 65, of Correctionville ran a red light and the vehicles collided. There was $2,000 damage to Gross’ 1997 Chevrolet pickup and $8,000 damage to Nippert’s 2009 Chevrolet pickup. On Nov. 19 at 2:37 p.m., Lois Jean Spaulding, 62, of Battle Creek was eastbound on Highway 20 near Brady Avenue when she hit a bump and one of the barrels in the back of her truck fell out and struck a vehicle driven by Kristin Elizabeth Sawyer, 24, of Whiting. There was no damage to Spaulding’s 2001 Chevrolet pickup. Sawyer’s 2010 Chevrolet Impala sustained $500 damage. On Nov. 22 at 3:07 a.m., Robert Dean Grif in, 70, of Holstein struck a deer on Ohio Street. There was $2,000 damage to his 2007 Chevrolet pickup. On Nov. 25 at 8:50 p.m., Shae Lea Ryen, 20, of Schleswig was northbound on South Main Street in Ida Grove when she ran into the rear of a legally parked vehicle. Ryen was cited for failure to maintain control. A passenger in her vehicle was cited for open container. There was $5,000 damage to Ryen’s 2008 Acura and $5,000 damage to a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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Ida County Sheriff’s Office looking to add second canine deputy The members of the Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice strive to provide a high level of service to the residents and business owners of Ida County. The sheriff’s of ice is continuously looking to improve the level of training, along with the purchase of equipment necessary to maintain a standard of excellence. In the process to improve the services offered, the Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has recently decided to expand its police canine unit by adding a second canine deputy. In 2014, the sheriff’s of ice reestablished its canine unit with the purchase of K-9 Anou, a three-yearold female Belgian Malinois. Since the re-establishment of the unit, K-9 Anou and her handler, Deputy Andrew Shillington, have proven to be effective in locating contraband that may otherwise have gone undiscovered by the ordinary patrol deputy.
On Nov. 7 at 3:38 p.m., Travis Lee Pratt, 36, of Holstein was westbound on Highway 175 when Angela Sue Wallace, 28, of Ida Grove exited a parking lot on the north side of the highway and the vehicles collided. There was $2,500 damage to Pratt’s 2012 Chevrolet and $4,000 damage to Wallace’s 1999 Chrysler van. On Nov. 8 at 5:23 a.m., Jonathan Edward Peuse, 23, of Schaller struck a deer on M25 near 180th Street. There was $1,500 damage to his 2006 Buick. On Nov. 9 at 7:46 a.m., David William Hesse, 57, of Battle Creek was eastbound on Harold Godbersen Drive, lost control near the corner and slid into the ditch. The Battle Creek Fire Department assisted at the scene and provided scene safety. The Ida Grove Ambulance assisted at the scene and did not transport. There was $2,000 damage to Hesse’s 1999 Plymouth van. On Nov. 11 at 1:03 p.m., Nancy Louise Kohnekamp, 69, of Kiron attempted to pull into a parking space at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, accelerated, losing control of her vehicle and collided with a lag pole and concrete block sign. There was $4,000 damage to her 2013 Ford Edge and $2,000 damage to the lagpole and sign. On Nov. 11 at 1:22 p.m., Samuel Topete-Curiel, 27, of Hawarden struck a legally parked vehicle on Main Street in Holstein. There was $1,500 damage to the 2013 Ford pickup and no damage listed to Topete-Curiel’s 2012 Ford pickup. On Nov. 12 at 9:46 a.m., April Gay Veit, 63, of Odebolt struck a deer on Highway 175 near LaJune Avenue. There was $4,000 damage to her 2013 Ford Escape. On Nov. 13 at 11 p.m., Jesse
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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Ralph and Selma Radke trust, trustee warranty deed to Jacquelyn Franz, 94.88 acres in the NE ¼, Section 12, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Velma Smith estate, court of icer deed to Jay Brenner, Lot 9, Block 8, Ida Grove. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Suzanne Hegarty, Sioux City; Andrew Moeller, Sioux City; Stephanie Sullivan, Allen, Neb.; Kent Beseke, Sioux City; Douglas Martin, Dakota Dunes, S.D.; Colton Hansen, Mason City; Rosa Deanda, Sioux City; Colton Mitchell, Altoona; Noah Towns, Sioux City;
Larry Hoaglund, Odebolt. Other Daniel Kerzel, Ida Grove, operating non-registered vehicle (two charges). Richard Swanger Jr., Battle Creek, seat belt. Ethan Bruning, Holstein, seat belt. Ethan Bruning, Holstein, failure to provide proof of inancial liability. Jacob Clarahan, Sioux City, registration violation. Robert Henry, Council Bluffs, failure to provide proof of inancial liability. Arelius Rose, Shaw, Miss., unsafe passing. Adam Meza, Correctionville, possession of alcohol. Gayle Stoneking, Ozark, Ark., seat belt. Robert Harms, Hutchinson, Kan., hours of service violation. Robert Harms, Hutchinson, Kan., seat belt. Tristan Senhen, Ida Grove, no deer license or tag. Zane Dausel, Battle Creek, ishing and hunting no license over $10. Rubie Gutierrez, Denison, contempt—failure to pay ine.
Criminal Mitchell Blair, Wall Lake, contempt—resist order of court, deferred judgment on second degree criminal mischief revoked, ive years prison suspended, $750 ine suspended, 10 days jail. Cassandra Burcham-Hoaglund, Audubon, contempt—failure to pay ine (second degree theft), 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered. Mary Loges, Council Bluffs, contempt—failure to pay ine ( ifth degree theft), 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered. Charles Montgomery, Carroll, possession of marijuana—third or subsequent offense, two years prison suspended, one year probation, $625 ine suspended. OWI Loren Wingert, Battle Creek, OWI, deferred judgment, $1,250 civil penalty, one year unsupervised probation. Frank Bade, Newell, OWI, deferred judgment, $1,250 civil penalty, one year unsupervised probation. Michael Morgan, Correctionville, OWI, two days in jail, $1,250.
Depu es make several arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on several arrests made during the past week. On Nov. 23, Travis Austin Basey, 19, of Battle Creek was arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree; criminal mischief in the second degree; false imprisonment and domestic abuse assault. The charges were iled following an incident that occurred in Battle Creek. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $10,000 bond. On Nov. 24, Jesus Nathan Ramirez, 25, of Sioux City was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. The original conviction against him was for attempted burglary. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after posting $4,000 bond. On Nov. 27, the following individuals were arrested following a pursuit that began in Ida Grove and ended in rural Ida County: Brandon Lee Schechinger, 24, of Manilla was charged with violation of a no contact order. He was transported to the Ida County jail. Alexis Marie Hansen, 21, of Manilla was charged with operating while intoxicated irst offense, eluding law enforcement, reckless driving and possession of methamphetamine. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held on a $15,000 bond. Nikki Ann Segebart, 32, of Denison was arrested on an outstanding Woodbury County for parole violation. She was held in custody at the Ida County jail and later released into the custody of the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Of ice. Bailey Lynn Thompson, 18, Manning was charged with violation of a no contact order. She was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after appearing before the magistrate. On Nov. 28, Lee Harden, 30, of Holstein was arrested on an outstanding overdue 15-day mittimus from Cherokee County. The original conviction against him was for interference with of icial acts and public intoxication third offense. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the
Electrical outlet checked On Dec. 1 at 11:10 p.m., the Odebolt Fire Department was called to Tistany Bettin’s home in the 400 block of Main Street when a plumbing issue caused water to run down a wall into an electrical outlet causing the outlet to spark. The department was at the scene 20 minutes.
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Of ice. On Nov. 29, James Merrell Mosley, 43, of Arthur was arrested on an outstanding Cherokee County warrant for contempt of court. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Of ice. On Nov. 29, Anthony Jerome Hoyle, 27, of Battle Creek was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. The warrant for his arrest charged him with possession of marijuana irst offense; unlawful possession of prescription medication and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were the result of an investigation that began several weeks ago. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $1,300 bond. On Nov. 29, Kyle Thomas Kirchner, 24, of Holstein was arrested and charged with domestic assault following an incident in Holstein. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $300 bond. On Nov. 29, John Elvin Funderman, 65, of Battle Creek
was arrested and charged with criminal mischief; domestic abuse assault and intimidation with a dangerous weapon. The charges were the result of an incident that occurred in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after posting $5,000 bond. On Nov. 30, William Christopher Bailey, 35, of Schaller was arrested on outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original convictions against him were for driving on a suspended license and for failure to have valid motor vehicle insurance. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $600 bond.
Defibrillator: Ida County recently received a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Community Assurance Pool (the county’s insurance carrier through The Hoffman Agency) to help pay for a public access defibrillator that will be stored in a cabinet mounted to a wall in the courthouse. Displaying the unit are, from left, Ida County Emergency Management Director Ed Sohm (holding the defibrillator), Ida County Supervisor Rhett Leonard (holding the storage cabinet) and Shelley Bruning (holding the decals that will be placed on the cabinet). (Courier photo by Becky Bruning)
Window damaged The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week. On Nov. 29, Katherine Marie Funderman of Battle Creek reported $150 damage when the driver’s side window was broken out on her vehicle.
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