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OGDEN, IOWA 50212 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016

Ogden Iowa

Sesquicentennial

1866-2016 NUMBER 32

Golf equipment for youngsters

“A Service of Light for the Darkest Night”

by Becky Blair

REPORTER STAFF WRITER

The holidays are truly wonderful.

We often look forward to visits from family and friends. We work on menus, look forward to preparing special foods and planned fellowship.

Over the years, traditions are created - there are the decorations, parties, songs, shopping.

And yet, even during these times of great joy, we all may have moments that surface and bring a level of stress - sometimes even a feeling of sadness.

This time of year in the northern hemisphere, we sometimes struggle with weather, and the shortening of daylight hours.

With this in mind, Immanuel Lutheran Church is planning “A Service of Light for the Darkest Night” Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.

According to Wikipedia (https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longest), “ A Longest Night Service sometimes also known as Blue Christmas Service or Service of Light, held on or around the eve of the winter solstice (around Dec. 21) in the Northern Hemisphere, is a modern Christian religious service designed to temper the struggle with darkness and grief faced by those living with loss. Loss

may include the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, due to military service, the loss of a job, or living with serious illness. The service may coincide with the traditional feast day for Saint Thomas the Apostle.”

Pastor Christine Cowan of Immanuel Lutheran Church will be presiding over the service and shares her thoughts. “A basic theme of Advent is waiting.

Sometimes it feels like we are in the dark waiting for the light to come back - the light of hope, the light of faith, the light of forgiveness for self or others, the light of connection with another human being. The Scriptures are full of God’s promise to be with us while we are waiting, along with a promise that even in the darkest night, there will be dawn.”

Lots of things can make us feel like we are living in a dark place. It could be something from the past, or circumstances in the present. It could be something in the news or something in the family, or even simply something inside ourselves.

We believe that God seeks to bring comfort in the midst of these times to you and to me.

We hope you will join us Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Ogden gets in the Christmas spirit Lucy (Shannon Wirtz) and Charlie Brown (Kevin Langel), in carrying out this year’s Christmas celebration theme, welcomed everyone as they entered the door of Water’s Edge Church/The Well. Inside guests gathered for a delicious soup supper. Children crawled onto Santa’s lap and shared what they would like for Christmas. Ogden’s “Charlie Brown Christmas” celebration was a big hit. It kicked off with a

tree lighting ceremony and Christmas caroling, followed by a lighted parade. The sidewalks were abuzz with people meandering in and out of businesses, snatching up Christmas treats and sipping on cups of hot cider. A scene from a Hallmark Christmas movie? All that was missing was the snow, which did make an appearance the following day.

-Ogden Reporter photo by Kathy Pierce

Her observations after visiting Cuba Cheryl Tevis of Pilot Mound recently returned from Cuba where she learned first hand joys and challenges of the Cuban people.

Read her story on page seven today.

Gabe brought something extra special for show and tell

by KATHY PIERCE REPORTER STAFF WRITER Show and tell at school. A longtime tradition of young school children. Howe Elementary kindergarten teacher Diane Hunter never misses a teaching opportunity, even if during the simple event where students bring items for sharing.

Each week during the first semester, students take turns as “Celebrity of the Week.” Little Gabe Haub, son of Matt and Anna Haub had the honors last week.

Chairs scraped across the floor, and a cacophony of other noises filled the kindergarten room as children made their way to the carpeted corner. Mrs. Hunter sat in her rocker, reached behind and brought Sara Sally scarf, a familiar classroom character, from the small house.

She tucked a corner under her chin and the scarf came to life. In silence, Mrs. Hunter raised one of the scarf’s knotted corners. Children all raised a hand. They then raised the other hand, mimicking Sara Sally. The knots gently clapped together, and the students clapped along. Eventually Sara Sally’s hands found their way into Mrs. Hunter’s lap. A calm hush fell over the room.

Although just a game to the students, this was her creative way of getting them to quietly focus.

Gabe then took center stage introduced his family and shared some of his favorite items. Not only did his classmates ask questions afterward, they were encouraged to

Tom Tays, PGA Golf Professional at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny and a graduate of Boone High School, in conjunction with the Iowa PGA Foundation, is asking for your support with a great new program headed to Ogden schools.

The Iowa PGA Swings With Kids program is a golf in schools initiative which is ready to be underway in Ogden. This program will allow for elementary students to have golf in their physical education curriculum. The Iowa PGA and its members are providing orientation for the educators to implement the Tri-Golf curriculum into their classes.

“The Swing for Kids program is intended to introduce the game of golf to students at the elementary and middle school grade levels,” says Ogden Athletic Director Ben Van Wyk. “The particular package that we will be receiving is geared toward third through fifth graders.”

Ogden elementary teacher physical education instructor Mike Moses, along with Tays, will be using this equipment to introduce the game of golf to students during PE class.

Van Wyk says they’re hoping they can begin implementation as early as this coming spring. “We’re excited about the opportunity to introduce a potentially new life-long activity to our students.”

In order to make this possible, they are reaching out to the golfing community asking for help in funding the project. Of course, interested community members who are not golfers are encouraged to help as well. They are seeking $700 in donations to cover the cost of the Tri-Golf equipment package that is needed to get the program off the ground.

The PGA professionals will provide orientation and training for use of the equipment package without charge. This allows Swings with Kids to be brought in at no cost to the schools.

Donations can be made in any amount from $25 up to covering the cost of the program. The Iowa PGA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

For more information and/or to make a donation, check out the website: www.iowapgafoundation. org/fundraisers/ogden-fund Forms can also be printed off and donations can be sent directly to the PGA Foundation.

Ogden’s Snow Ordinance

Ogden residents are reminded to remove the snow from their sidewalks within 48 hours after snow stops falling.

Per City Code, it is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice and accumulations promptly from sidewalks. If the property owner does not remove the accumulations within a reasonable time, the City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner.

You may not throw or blow the snow onto the city streets after they have been cleaned. You are to pile it on your own property. Please do not push snow off onto your neighbor’s Freelance photographer Harlen Persinger captured this Cuban resident walking down the street.

SNOW ORDINANCE -continued on page three.

First Responders express their gratitude Although younger brother Chris Haub (green and black jacket) is familiar with baby calves, he’s not so sure about his brother’s classmates who crowd in hoping to pet the animal. Matt Haub, right, drove his trailer to town just for this special occasion.Ogden Reporter photo raise a hand and say something they liked about Gabe.

When finished, Gabe had a special surprise waiting for his

classmates outside. His dad, a dairy farmer, brought in a three-week old guernsey calf from the farm.

Battin Chapel Sing-Along Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.

Come enjoy the Christmas season!

The Ogden First Responders want to thank the community for support during the Charlie Brown Community Celebration Saturday, Dec. 3. The soup supper, with free will offering, was in support of the Ogden First Responders.

All money will go towards the purchase of a much needed ambulance.

RIGHT: Members of the First Responders are front row L to R: Christa Cooper, Jessica Kuil, Santa, Susan Kallem.

Back row L to R: Logan Sturtz, Mike Tonsfeldt, Tyler Wisecup, Billy Olesen, Mike Ahrens and Terry Will.

In Depth

PAGE TWO - The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016

COLUMNISTS, COMMUNITY LIFE, EDITORIALS, LETTERS, POINTS OF VIEW

ogden theater

by CONNIE RUDY Downtown Ogden Past & Present In August 1938, Lots 6 and 7 were purchased by J.G. Fair and he erected the Ogden Theater there. There were to be two small business places on either side of the lobby. It was open in October. There were 300 seats, four on each side aisle and six in the middle. There were colored lights on the side walls. Admission was 26¢ and 10¢. At that time, it was announced that Victor Mantz was the part owner and manager.

In September 1948, E. E. Graham purchased the theater. He installed a new screen and new projector.

William McGraw purchased the theater in June 1949. Bill McGraw had been a catcher for a semi-pro baseball team and then operated theaters in several places before coming to Ogden.

The McGraws kept the theater open for the young people of Ogden using much of their own money. It closed in 1974 when Mr. McGraw passed away at the age of 88. In 1975 the American Legion Organization purchased the building to replace the Dug Out building. In 1977 they remodeled the main floor for a Legion Hall. In May 1977 the Legion gave the first floor to the Senior Citizens group who took the name McGraw Senior Citizen Center. The building was repainted on the outside by the local organization called the Water Buffaloes in September 2012. The inside was remodeled in June 2014 with all new kitchen cabinets. There is a collection of class photos and annuals kept in the Center.

Upon their passing, Ogden Reporter editor Gary Alban honored Bill and Mabelle McGraw in his weekly column, Alban’s Album

Bill 1974 - The Ogden Theater is reopened now, temporarily at least, but gone is its manager, Bill McGraw, who died July 2 at the age

of 88.

Bill was 61 when he bought the theater here and it’s remarkable to think that he operated it for 27 years. At 61, many are counting the days to retirement, but to Bill, a Theater was a way of life.

It was his life. While a new thing called television forced the closing of numerous theaters in the late 40s and 50s, Bill kept his open, showing seven nights a week until just recently when the schedule was changed to two showings and closing Wednesdays.

There were many nights when nobody appeared There were many nights when the admissions didn’t pay the wages for the projectionist, let along the rental for the film or the lights.

Most would, and most did, lock the door when times got that bad.

But not Bill McGraw.

And because of it. numerous kids were kept off the street and out of possible trouble because Bill let them watch the movies free, or he gave them a job - possibly their first job - as a theater projectionist.

Maybe he was too kind.

A family would buy tickets and Bill would give them a “cut rate,” or he’d provide the popcorn free. Or the pop. Or the candy bars.

But that was Bill McGraw . . . operating a theater that couldn’t have been much of a profit maker, letting kids in free or giving away the goodies.

“Here, take some vitamins,” he’d say as he gave a free sack of popcorn.

Some actually had to decline his generosity by refusing to enter the theater unless he agreed to accept the full admission price and the full price for popcorn and candy.

Bill McGraw endured considerable pain in his last years. Arthritis, especially in the hip, made walking a real struggle but he managed to stay mobile. Many times those who watched him walk down main street winced in pain with him, realizing the effort it took.

We don’t like to get into flowery phrases describing a man. In fact, it’s rare when we choose to write about a departed friend. But Bill was a special person to us all.

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so many years.

She was as much a community booster as she was a patriotic American.

She was as much a community worker as she was an understanding friend.

And despite serious health setbacks in her late years, Mabelle remained active and alert.

Who could forget how she delighted the audience as the little old “inebriated” lady in the skit on the temperance movement during the Ogden Centennial pageant?

Her Ogden school students remember her as an excellent teacher and many enjoyed visiting with her years after she had taught them.

And when it came to participating in the Nation’s Bicentennial, Mabelle, 88 years young, joined in by speaking on “What My American Heritage Means to Me.” She was proud of her family history and spoke of it often. Mabelle was a refined lady, active in

Woman’s Club, city government, church and remained interested in school affairs.

She and Bill provided the community a theater for so many years and now, with both of them gone, it is a sad moment for us all.

We’ll remember Mabelle as a “go-getter,” a conversationalist, the little lady who delighted in calling the businessmen her “neighbors” because all of her years in Ogden, she lived on main street, first above the theater, and later, to a main street apartment.

When it came to the important matters of the community, an organization of which she was a member, or to politics, Mabelle got involved.

She remained young in thought, nurtured ideas to realization, and always, always maintained her sense of humor.

It would be wrong for us not to note her passing for we have lost a true friend.

The former Ogden Theater has been converted into senior center, named in honor the Bill and Mabelle McGraw.

Perhaps this note, sent to Mrs. McGraw by one who remembers him well, says it best: “He was a great person who put the welfare and happiness of others ahead of his own interests. How many kids in Ogden can remember Bill letting them in the show free?

Quite a few! How about those free shows Bill put on at Halloween and Christmas or the many young boys that got their first real job at the Ogden Theater? Yes, Bill did much more than run a theater in Ogden.

He helped mold the personalities of many a youth in this small town.

That is a debt no one can repay.”

Mabelle March, 1977 - Mabelle McGraw was a remarkable woman. Her death last week means a real loss not only to her family but to all Ogden.

Really, the community was blessed to have had her and her late husband, Bill, in its midst for

Theater flyer from the 1960s.

McGraw Senior Citizen Center Ruth’s Reflections A

Open up your hearts this season.

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s November draws to a close, I am feeling very thankful. Thankful that the hardest work months of the year are over, thankful that the elections are over, thankful for my friends and horses and all the good things in my life. Mostly, this week, I’m thankful that our holiday event is over and all went well.

The day before our fund raiser, the seniors came out to visit. As I rushed around that morning doing last minute decorating and cleaning, moving tables and chairs and saddles to clear a space for the visitors with their wheel chairs and walkers I wondered what the heck was I thinking, inviting them out the day before our biggest event of the year? There were just a few volunteers available to help that day, but it turned out to be absolutely delightful. Bindy and Marley, the miniature donkeys, looked cute all dressed up. Bindy wore a red tree skirt as a cape and Marley wore a

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green one. Marley had a Christmas bandana on and Bindy wore his “Bad Humbug” stocking cap. We even put green glitter horse hoof polish on their hooves. A friend brought her little therapy dog out so we had him join in, going over the little jumps and poles in the round pen with the donkeys. It truly was a dog and donkey show.

After the animals did their little performance everyone came inside the classroom, including the donkeys. The visitors enjoyed petting them and seeing all the Christmas decorations. It seemed like a short visit to me, and a lot of work, but the seniors enjoyed it so much they didn’t want to leave. The staff said that they had been excited about the visit and looking forward to it for days. I got an email later that night from one of the staff persons.

She said that those old folks hadn’t been that happy in a long time and there were so many happy smiles for hours after. That alone makes it all worthwhile.

The day of our fund raiser was wonderful. Perfect weather, great attendance, it was all good. Up until people started arriving, it had just been a lot of work and this year I had more trouble working up enthusiasm for it. But my energy lifted as cars starting pulling into the parking lot. Several people came that I had not seen for a long time. This year was pretty intense for me, with so many things after my mother died, then both my brothers having health issues, horses having issues, and more. I just didn’t feel very social and did not get to town very often.

But when people started arriving, it did turn into a festive party.

I didn’t hardly sit down from the time I started feeding the horses at 7 a.m. till we finished at 3:30.

I really think I’m getting too old for these things! The best part was when I finished feeding that night, coming inside, taking my shoes off and sitting down in my comfy chair,

putting my feet up. I turned the TV on and the next thing I remember was waking up a few hours later and then going to bed.

Sunday morning I woke up to the sound of rain and loud thunder. It was a doozy of a winter storm, with rain, snow and sleet. Thank goodness the bad weather waited until Sunday to come.

We got some nice donations this past week also, including a few via PayPal. One was from a lady from Brisbane Beach, Australia. She had come by on a Sunday, several years ago. It was mid winter and there was a lot of ice. I had let the two old timers, Casey and Mateo, go for a walk around the property. As I was showing this lady around, we watched as Mateo tiptoed carefully over a big patch of ice. He was a very smart old horse. Then came Casey, a boarder, who wasn’t smart about ice. He took a step onto the ice, then wiped out with a huge fall. It took three of us to drag him off the ice and he struggled to get up. He had injured one leg badly. I got him to the barn and called his owner. She came out, crying, sure he was going to have to be put down. That made the visitor from Australia cry, too.

As we waited for the vet to arrive,

she went to her car and came back with a handful of cash that she gave us as a donation. I felt bad after she left, figuring she probably thought we were a pathetic cause here, with old horses that fall down and bawling owners and ice everywhere!

(Casey actually recovered nicely and lived to be 37 years old here!) So it was a very pleasant surprise to get a donation and nice note from her this past week. She had read the on-line version of The Taos News and saw the article about our event, which inspired her to make the donation.

That was a delightful surprise. I guess we didn’t make such a bad impression on her that wintry day after all!

After a couple days of rest since the Holiday Horse Party, I’m feeling a lot better. It was nice to enjoy a day of peaceful quiet and relaxing indoors. Too tired to do much, I listened to music, read, put out a few Christmas decorations, and ate leftover cookies. And counted my blessings, most important of which, I decided, is that I have work that I have a passion for and that sustains me, exhausting as it is sometimes. I couldn’t ask for more!

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Almanac BIRTHS, OBITUARIES, CHURCHES

CHURCHES OF WEST BOONE CO. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Christine Cowan, Pastor Worship is at Immanuel Tuesday, Dec. 6: Prayer group 9 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7: Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:30 p.m. Quilters Ministry 1:30 p.m. Confirmation 6-7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11: Worship and Communion 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.

COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Gary Hoyt, Pastor Wednesday, Dec. 7: Grace Circle 1:30 p.m. Hope Circle 2 p.m.

BEWAP’s (5th & 6th) 4:30 p.m.

Jr. High Youth Group (7th & 8th grades) 6 p.m. Choir practice 6:30 p.m. Congregational Meeting 7:30 p.m. Bulldog Builders 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 8: Seekers Bible Study 10 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11: Men’s Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Prayer Gathering 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Bulldog Builders Small Groups 7:30 p.m.

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Wade Brandt, Pastor Tuesday, Dec. 6: Pastors’ Conference, Boone 9:30 a.m. Elders 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7: Mid-Week 1-6 p.m. Accura devotions 1:30 p.m. Advent worship 7 p.m. ELM St. preschool board 7:45 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 8: ELM St preschool Christmas program 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10: Christmas Brunch 8:30 a.m. Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11: Children’s Christmas program (note time change) 9:30 a.m. Brunch following.

Monday, Dec. 12: Prepare and deliver Christmas plates 9 a.m.

BOXHOLM TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Rod Meyer, Pastor Thursday, Dec. 8: Joint Council Christmas Gathering at LaCaretta, Boone, 7 p.m. (Faith Lutheran) Saturday, Dec. 10: Youth Group Ringing Bells for Salvation Army, Fort Dodge, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at HyVee. Sunday, Dec. 11: Worship 9 a.m.

Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Pastor Rod & Cheryl’s Open House 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13: Church council meets 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 502 W WALNUT

Sunday: Bible class is at 9:30 a.m. (Classes for all ages). Worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service is at 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study is at 7 p.m.

BOXHOLM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Beth Morgan, Pastor Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m.

Joy Circle meets the first Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. James Bruch, Pastor

Wednesday, Dec. 7: Mass 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11: Mass 8:30 a.m.

OGDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Curt Fincham, Pastor

Sunday: Sunday school for all ages 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Evening service 6 p.m.

WATER’S EDGE CHURCH “For the Thirsty Soul” 341 W WALNUT

Rick Summerhays, Pastor Bible Study is from 9 to 10 a.m.

Gathering is from 10 to 10:15 a.m. Pre-service snacks served.

W o r s h i p service starts at 10:15 a.m.: Contemporary music and a relevant message from God’s Word.

PILOT MOUND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Beth Morgan, Pastor Sunday worship service is at 8:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. following morning worship and fellowship. AA meets at 7 p.m.

Monday.

Quilters meet Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring sack lunch.

Visitors welcome anytime.

BETHEL CHURCH

Affiliated with Christian and Missionary Alliance – 5 miles south of Hwy. 30 on R 18 (L Ave.) office@bethelcma.org 515-275-4091 Interim Pastor: Paul Frederick

Wednesday, Dec. 7: AWANA (for ages 3 years old through 6th grade) 6:30 p.m.- 8:10 p.m., Jr/Sr High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. - 8:10 p.m., Oasis Adult Bible study 6:45 - 8 p.m.

Worship Team Practice 8:15 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 8: Executive Board/Budget meeting 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10: Ladies/Girls Christmas Brunch 10 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11: Worship service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday school 10:50 a.m. Adult Sunday school classes 11 a.m. Youth Christmas party 6-9 p.m.

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN BEAVER UMC YOKED PARISH Worship Leader Bob Shadle Sunday: Church service is at 10 a.m. Everyone welcome.

PROUD TO BE AN OGDEN BULLDOG!

MAIN Coalition Spokesman speaks to Obama decision Following the Obama Administration’s decision to not grant an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline at Lake Oahe, MAIN Coalition spokesman Craig Stevens issued the following statement: “This purely political decision flies in the face of common sense and the rule of law. Unfortunately, it’s not surprising that the President would, again, use executive fiat in an attempt to enhance his legacy among the extreme Left. That the President continues to believe that he is above the law is simply un-American and it is this arrogance that working class Americans soundly rejected on November 8.

For millions of hard-working people across the heartland, January 20 cannot come soon enough.

“President Obama’s decision not to issue the final easement is a rejection of the entire regulatory and judicial system, as well as the scores of Army Corps of Engineers and civil servants who toiled for

In celebration of five generations in the Mantz family

more than 800 days to ensure the process was followed correctly, in accordance with the law.

“The pipeline – at no point – crosses the Standing Rock Sioux tribe’s reservation, is collocated with a three-decades old natural gas pipeline, and has received all requisite state and federal approvals. The only remaining piece of the 1,172-mile puzzle was the final easement for a 1,000 foot portion abutting Lake Oahe. There is no reasonable logical, factual, environmental, or scientific reason for this not to be issued – in fact the Army Corps of Engineers had already recommended the approval of the easement.

“With President-elect Trump set to take office in a 47 days, we are hopeful that this is not the final word on the Dakota Access Pipeline.”

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The church of Christ, Who are these people?

According to the Scriptures, it is by grace that we can be at peace with God and become heirs of the “grace of life” (Rom. 5:1-2; 1 Pet. 3:7). Most religious people understand that, since grace is the source of our salvation, it is absolutely imperative.

Notice that God’s grace, which can only be accessed through faith, has been made available to all. Paul wrote, “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men” (Titus 2:11). Regardless of your race, social status or economic standing, the Lord offers you the opportunity to taste that He is gracious (1 Pet. 2:3).

While the path to salvation is indeed narrow (Matt. 7:13-14), God’s unmerited favor and kindness are not arbitrarily bestowed on a select few. God’s salvation is made available to every person. “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim. 2:3-4). This means that God’s grace is available to you right now.

Paul’s statement in Titus 2:11 that the grace of God appeared unto all men is not a statement of universal salvation. Jesus warned us that many will be lost (Matt.

7:13-14). Paul does not just say that God’s grace has appeared to all men, he goes on to say that God’s grace teaches us. The grace we need has been provided by God, but it must be accessed by the means of a system of intellectual instruction.

This instruction teaches us to deny ungodliness and live “soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world” (Titus 2:12). Jesus said, “…Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me” (John 6:45).

Thousands of years ago, Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord because he heard and obeyed God’s voice. Jesus Christ is now the author of eternal salvation “unto all them that obey him” (Heb. 5:9). Just as God conditioned Noah’s salvation from the flood on the building of a carefully constructed ark, God commands us to hear His word (Matt.7:24), to unite it with faith (Heb. 11:6), to repent of our sins (Acts 17:30), to confess with our mouths that Jesus Christ is the Son of God (Acts 8:37), to be baptized into Christ for the remission of our sins so that He can add us to His church (Gal. 3:27; Acts 2:38; Acts 2:47) and to remain faithful, even in the face of death (Rev. 2:10).

We invite you to come search for the Truth with us!

See “In Search of the Lord’s Way”, Sunday at 7:30 am on KCWI, cable Ch. 9!

We would like to invite you to worship with us at 502 W. Walnut!

Sunday Bible study at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday evening Bible study at 7:00 p.m.

A celebration of five generations with these family members: Ruth Mantz (100) of Eastern Star (formerly) of Ogden, Clinton Mantz of Ogden, Kalene (Mantz) Summerville, Jade Byrd and Austyn Byrd of Salisbury, MO.

Thank You A grateful thank you to our kind neighbors, friends, family, church members, and others who sent cards, memorials, flowers, and brought food at the time of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother’s passing. A special thank you to Pastor Gary Hoyt and CarsonStapp Funeral Home. May the Lord bless all of you, as you have been a blessing in our lives.

Sincerely, Gloria Jones Family

Give the gift of life!

Heartland Senior Services announce December events Holiday Luncheon is December 14th.

Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.

-Anthony J. D’Angelo

Our Town Make it Yours!

We care!

Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave. in Ames will host its Holiday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14th. Reservations are required by calling 515-2332906 as space is limited.

The menu will include: Cranberry Glazed Pork, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Vegetable Trio, Winter Fruit Mix, Roll, Pumpkin Pie, Coffee, and Water.

Enjoy the festival piano music by Paul Miles.

A special thank you is extended to the Ames Noon Kiwanis for volunteering at the luncheon.

BUNCO Come join us on Wednesday, Dec. 14th from 1-2:30 p.m. and play BUNCO. Bunco is a dice game played with 4 people per table.

Enjoy the fun – anyone can play!!

Prizes will be given for the most games, most buncos, and least games. Cost per person is $3.00. If you are interested in playing, please contact Heartland Senior Services at 515-233-2906.

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Heartland Senior Services will host Country Jam from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16th at 205 S. Walnut Ave. in Ames. All are invited to come and enjoy good music and visit with friends. Admission is $3.00. For more information, call (515) 233-2906.

Movie- The Santa Clause on Monday, December 19th Sit back, relax a bit from the holiday rush and enjoy this popular holiday movie- The Santa Clause on Monday, Dec. 19th at Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave. in Ames starting at 12:30 p.m. The movie is free and popcorn and refreshments will be provided.

Divorced dad, Scott Calvin has custody of his son Charlie on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, they are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that Scott must take Santa’s place before the next Christmas arrives.

Scott thinks he’s dreaming, but over the next several months he gains weight and grows an inexplicably white beard. Maybe that night at the North Pole wasn’t a dream after all -- and maybe Scott has a lot of work to do.

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Our Town

THE WEEKLY SOCIAL SCENE AND A LOOK BACK ON OUR HISTORY

2006 10 Years Ago

From the Nov. 29, 2006 Issue: Hickory Grove School is moved to Battin Chapel.

Zion’s junior high LYF members package items for Katrina families.

Jeanne Majoros is all ready for Ogden’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006.

Kelly and Jason Nystrom, Boone, are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and has been named Mora Kathleen. Mora is welcomed home by a sister, Macy 6.

Angelique (Garey) Sesker, Boone, and the late Daniel Sesker, are the parents of a son born Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006.

Melissa Sue Bolinger and Paul Daniel Crosman, Ogden, were married Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Julie Plueger and Chris Lancaster will be married Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at Saylorville Baptist Church, Des Moines.

Harley and Goldie Friedrichsens, Woodward, celebrate their 60th annivesary.

1986 30 Years Ago From the Dec. 3, 1986 Issue: Ogden city council went on record to do whatever it can to bring Amtrak train service through Ogden on the Chicago NorthWestern line.

With the possibility of Amtrak train service from Chicago to the West coast being shifted from Southern Iowa to the more populous Central Iowa corridor, communities along the Chicago NorthWestern railway are again getting excited about maybe having passenger service restored on the line.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Evans are the parents of a daughter born Friday, Nov. 28, 1986. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. and has been named Lindsey LaRae. An eight year project by Boxholm’s David C. Peterson comes to an end within the next few days as his 350 page history book of Boxholm and Grant Township is made pubic.

Forty-one sociology students traveled to WOI-TV, Ames Nov. 25 for a taping of “Young People Speak Out.” The topic they discussed was “Teenage Health Hazards.”

“South Pacific” made great waves when it hit the stage Nov. 22. Great performances were given by Carrie Rubenking as Bloody Mary; Janna Nimmo as Liat; Jason Luedtke as Captain George Bracket; Kevin Paulsen as Stewpot and Eric Coulson as Commander William Harbison.

1956 60 Years Ago From the Dec. 6, 1956 Issue: Mrs. A. H. Pauls was hostess Saturday evening at a stork shower for Mrs. Merle Winters, who received many beautiful and useful gifts from the group present.

Lucinda Lou, born Oct. 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Dale McCoy, was baptized Sunday, Dec. 2 at Zion Lutheran Church, the Rev. Fr. Kreutz officiating.

Mrs. Cora Hurst of Ogden spent Thanksgiving Day at the Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hurst home in Perry.

Mrs. Ida Carlson spent from Wednesday until Saturday in Onawa, where she visited in the homes of her son, George Carlson and her granddaughter, Ruth Sampson.

The second grade busy Bluebirds met Friday, Nov. 30 after school in the hot lunch room with 12 members and their leaders present.

After the business meeting, time was spent making Christmas gifts for our fathers. Lunch was served

by Connie Johnson.

Last year Dr. F. R. Clark, local veterinarian, announced to the Ogden FFA Chapter that he would present a beef calf to the outstanding sophomore animal husbandry student for the 1955-56 year. Roger Christensen won this honor and is being awarded a fine Angus calf purchased from the Percy Clark herd.

COMING EVENTS TUESDAY, DEC. 6 McGraw Senior Center - Men’s coffee 7:30 - 10 a.m. Painting 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CATERED DINNER NOON - Menu: “Soup de Jour” chili, potato soup, deli chicken sliders, carrots/celery, Various toppings: cheese, sour cream, corn chips, vanilla cake, 2%/skim milk, coffee.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 McGraw Senior Center - Men’s coffee 7:30-10 a.m. Beth Sewing 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Yoga 11 a.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 McGraw Senior Center - Men’s coffee 7:30-10 a.m. Bingo 9:30 11:30 a.m. Water Buffaloes.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 McGraw Senior Center - Men’s coffee 7:30-10 a.m. Mat yoga 11 a.m.

Yoga 11:30 a.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 12 McGraw Senior Center - Men’s coffee 7:30-10 a.m. Ladies Coffee & Chatter 10 a.m. - 12.

Monday, DEC. 12 Pilot Mound’s annual fire board meeting 7 p.m. in the City Hall. Everyone is invited.

News from Accura of Ogden (formerly Ogden Manor) Tuesday, Dec. 6: Ogden Rollers, Kickball, Beanbags 8:30 a.m. Christmas Cards Reader’s Digest 10 a.m. Crafts w/ Red Hat Ladies 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7: Ogden Rollers Kickball/beanbags 8:30 a.m. Devotions 11 a.m. Zion Lutheran Church 1:30 p.m. Resident Council 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 8: Ogden Rollers 8:30 a.m. Make brownies 10 a.m. Nail grooming w/Red Hat Ladies 1:45 p.m.

Brownies served.

Friday, Dec. 9: Ogden Rollers 8:30 a.m. Bingo 10:20 a.m. Christmas paint class 2 p.m.

Sat urday, Dec. 10: Danny O’Donnell Channel 11 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11: Catholic Time 9:30 a.m. Salvation Army Christmas Gifts 1 p.m. Dominoes 1:30 p.m. Devotions-Sally 5 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12: Ogden Rollers, Kickball, Beanbags 8:30 a.m. Yahtzee 10 a.m. Christmas w/Family & Music by “Musical Memories,” 2 p.m.

Meals on Wheels Weekly Menus Tuesday, Dec. 6: Roast beef/ gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, pineapple, OJ, white milk, ww bread w/marg.

Wednesday, Dec. 7: Tuscan tilapia, spanish rice, carrots, custard, apple juice, white milk, ww bread w/marg.

Thursday, Dec. 8: Mostacolli, mixed vegetables, apple crisp, tossed salad, cranberry juice, white milk, ww bread/margarine.

Friday, Dec. 9: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, baked beans, oreo cookies, LS V8 juice, white milk, ww bread w/marg.

Monday, Dec. 12: Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, fresh orange, apple juice, white milk, ww bread w/marg.

Holiday music done right Anna Clark is December Holdiay music done right! That’s what you’ll hear when you attend the Quartet 515 concert presented by the Perry Fine Arts Series Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center, 1200 18th St., Perry, IA. All four performers are Des Moines based professional musicians who perform with the Des Moines Symphony and various other community orchestras. However, their deep appreciation for chamber music led them to form Holiday music done right! That’s what you’ll hear when you attend the Quartet 515 concert presented by the Perry Fine Arts Series.

The musicians are young people with many years of musical experience and a variety of other interests.

Hanna Wolle is a violinist and Des Moines native. Hanna started playing the violin when she was four years old with her father, a classical trained violinist. After playing throughout her childhood, Hanna graduated from the University of Iowa in 2011 with a degrees in Economics and Chinese, and currently works at the Principal Financial Group. Besides playing with the Des Moines Symphony, Hanna performs with the Simpson College Community Orchestra. In her free time, she enjoys training for half marathons and is active in various community organizations.

Nina Liu is a violinist with Quartet 515. She comes from a family of musicians and has also been playing the violin since she was four years old. A native of Des Moines, Nina graduated from Drake University in 2015 with a degree in Finance and a minor in music. She also works at the Principal Financial Group.

Briefly City council to meet Tuesday, Dec. 13 The Ogden City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 7 p.m.

Items on the tentative agenda are as follows: call to order; roll call; minutes of regular meeting from Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016; minutes of special meeting from Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016; treasurer’s report from Nov. 2016.; Claims; department reports; public comment; Boone County Chamber Membership - Kris Blocker; public hearing - Submission of a Community Development Grant for Water Treatment Plant Improvements;2016/2017 Budget Amendment - Review and set date for Public Hearing; Ordinance No. 242 - An ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Ogden, Iowa, 2009, by amending provisions pertaining to sewer rental rates.

First reading; Kouhns Fund; Employee Handbook; Schedule budget work session; Adjournment. *Note: this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time, as provided by Section 21.4(2) of the Code of Iowa.

Music is a passion of hers, and she performs with the Des Moines Symphony and enjoys playing music around the community. When she’s not working or playing music, she likes to go rock climbing, bake desserts, and volunteer at the Animal Rescue League.

Joyce Beyer is violinist with Quartet 515 and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Music in Education on piano and viola. Joyce has served as head of the Northside Orchestra Program for Des Moines Public Schools. Besides performing with the Des Moines Symphony, she also plays with Simpson Community Orchestra and various community outreach programs. While at UNI, she met her husband, William Beyer, while learning to play the school’s carillon, the bells atop the school’s campanile tower.

Paul Virgilio is cellist with Quartet 515. He began studying cello in his hometown of Pleasant Valley, NY. After moving to Des Moines in 2009 to study Cello Performance at Drake University, he won a position with the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra in 2010. Since then, he has maintained an active performing career in Des Moines and surrounding areas. In addition to chamber collaboration and teaching, Paul enjoys brunch and bad jokes.

Come hear these exciting performers on Dec. 11, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.

Their music will put you in the holiday spirit.

Perry Fine Arts concerts are free, donations accepted and open to all.

The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.

Thank You Thank-you to friends and family for cards and prayers for me during my stay at Mayo Clinic.

I also want to thank the class of 67 for the chain prayer.

Diane Moorman

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BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT Friday, Nov. 25 8:40 p.m.: Lance Tjernagel was arrested on a warrant from Boone County for domestic assault. He was transported to the BCJ. Sunday, Nov. 27 11:06 a.m.: A deputy began an investigation into a stolen trailer from the 900 block of 150th St. 6:50 p.m.: The Woodward resource center called and advised they had three of their pupils run away from the campus. A search was begun and the individuals were not located at this time. The investigation into the incident is being handled by the Woodward Police Department.

Monday, Nov. 28 4:56 p.m.: A person called the BCSO to report a burglary in the 800 block of Mallard avenue. A deputy was sent to begin an inves-

tigation into the incident.

Tuesday, Nov. 29 9:00 a.m.: A person called the BCSO to report his vehicle had been shot several times and had several bullet holes on the side of his truck.

The incident happened in the 200 block of 315th St. The incident remains under investigation.

10:35 a.m.: The BCSO received a report from the pipeline construction security force that several protestors were on site without permission and two had secured themselves to construction equipment.

Deputies were sent and located the two individuals on the site of the construction. Taken into custody for trespassing, interference with official acts, and disorderly conduct were Sage Nidenoour from Olympia Washington and Alex Nickels of Harrisburg Virginia. They were taken to the BCJ.

11:54 p.m.: The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office called and advised they had in custody on a Boone County warrant William Lewis for failure to appear for an OWI . He was transported to the BCJ.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 1:49 a.m.: A security person from the pipeline called in a suspicious vehicle at 130th and J Ave. A deputy was sent to area and located the vehicle obtained some information from the registration and escorted it out of the county.

Thursday, Dec. 1 1:26 a.m.: The Polk County Sheriff arrested Christina Jones on a warrant from Boone County for failure to appear for court in Boone County. She was transported to the BCJ.

Student of the Month December’s Student of the Month is the ever-smiling and always genuine Anna Clark. Anna, a senior at OHS, is truly a wonderful person to whomever she meets. She is very active both in and outside of school and has made a positive impact with all she does. Anna is the daughter of Loraine and the late Ricky Clark and has an older brother, Toby.

To say Anna is involved at OHS is an understatement. She embodies the small-school atmosphere and makes the school better by sharing her talents. She has participated in cross country, golf, track, and cheerleading for football and basketball.

Anna is on Student Council, a member of National Honor Society, and was chosen for Homecoming Court. She has also participated in both Large Group and Individual Speech, where she received multiple Division 1 ratings.

Anna is an incredibly talented musician and has garnered many awards in band and chorus. While at OHS, she has participated in Mixed Choir, Chamber Choir, Show Choir, Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Musical Pit, and Pep Band.

She has served on the Leadership Team for Marching Band as Woodwind Captain, Uniform Captain, and this past fall was a Drum Major.

Anna has been selected to represent OHS in many honor bands throughout Iowa. Having performed several solos and been a member of countless ensembles, Anna has received numerous Division 1 ratings at music contest. She also shines on stage and has had multiple roles in musicals and plays.

ANNA CLARK Student of the Month Outside of school, Anna manages to find time for Tae Kwon Do lessons, Riptide Youth Group at Waters Edge, Bulldog Builders, and church choir at United Methodist Church in Ogden. She has participated in mission trips with her youth groups to St. Louis and Mississippi.

Anna has a bright future ahead.

Currently, she plans to study psychology at a four-year university.

She will be successful in whatever she chooses. She is a remarkable role model who has set the bar high for others to follow. Congratulations, Anna, for being named December Student of the Month at Ogden High School! Bravo!

LWML meets at Zion Lutheran Zion LWML ladies met on Thursday, Dec. 1 for a special meeting held at Lutheran Family Services in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This three -story brick building was at one time an orphanage and a home for unwed mothers before being used for counseling and community support sessions for mothers in need of assistance. Our guide gave us a tour of the building and shared some of the history with us. Each room of the building including bedrooms and bathrooms were decorated for Christmas and on display were numerous donated nativity sets throughout the house. All of the rooms have been furnished by generous donations and are available for various retreats and other gatherings. Our special donation for December and for the use of the facility for our meeting was disposable diapers. Treats and coffee were served around the large dining room table and a brief meeting was held to discuss plans for the bake sale and brunch on Saturday, Dec.10th. White elephant gifts, fudgeons, baked goods, candy and silent quilt auction will be included to raise money for our charities. These will be discussed at the Jan. meeting. We will meet on Friday, Dec. 9th at 3 p.m. to set up and prepare the French toast. Eileen will serve as cashier and bring change for Saturday, Rosalee will head up the decorating and Carol volunteered to be in charge of the white elephant gifts. All members are asked to donate baked goods, etc. for the bake sale. Closing thought from Dorothy Kruse, president: Christmas is NOT a time or a season but a state of mind.

Dates to remember: Dec. 7th- Ogden Manor devotions Dec. 10th-Christmas brunch and bake sale Dec. 12th- Prepare and deliver Christmas plates Dec. 21st- tie quilts for Lutheran World Relief

Health News . . .

Spinal misalignments linked to recurring headaches

By Dr. Rick Elbert, Ogden Doctor of Chiropractic According to recent estimates, more than 20 million Americans may be victims of chronic headaches.

In a pamphlet produced by the California Chiropractic Association, it is suggested that many of these headaches are caused by structural spinal misalignment.

As an example, the pamphlet cites the distribution of “Sympathetic” nerves that pass through the neck to influence the circulation of blood through the head. Poor posture in the neck or poor head carriage could produce nerve interference which would result in headaches.

The pamphlet further points to poor postural habits and abnormal sleeping positions as major causes of headaches.

Poor posture causes a gradual shifting of the normal curvature of the spine which results in a reduction of the size of the openings between the spinal segments through which nerves pass. When this happens, the nerves are ‘pinched’ and cannot function properly. Such malfunction can be likened to the case of a garden hose which has been pinched by someone stepping

on it. Even if the faucet is turned on full force, only a trickle of water will come out the end of the water hose so long as the person’s foot is pinching it. Many people are in the habit of sleeping on their stomachs with the head turned to one side.

This causes a distortion of the neck and over a prolonged period of time the distortion will become ‘set.’

This may cause a disturbance of the nerves that serve the head and produce headaches. Unless this distortion is corrected, the headache problem will continue.

Chronic headache sufferers should consult a Doctor of Chiropractic who is trained to deal with spinal misalignments and distortions to see if he can solve their problems.

Functional Chiropractic - Dr. Rick Elbert

329 W. Walnut St. Box 337, Ogden • 515-275-4899 www.functional-chiropractic.com

Thank you officers for your service to our community!

Sports

The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - PAGE FIVE

NOBODY COVERS THE BULLDOGS LIKE WE DO!

Ogden School Calendar Wednesday, Dec. 7 Staff Professional Development

1:00 Early Dismissal

Junior Class Candy Bar Sale 12:10 p.m.: Student Council Meeting, OHS Room 134 Thursday, Dec. 8 Junior Class Candy Bar Sales 4:00 p.m.: Basketball: Girls Junior High Game vs. Van Meter @ Ogden Middle School, 7th grade followed by 8th grade 4:00 p.m.: Basketball: Boys Junior High Game, vs. Van Meter @ Van Meter High School, 7th grade followed by 8th grade Friday, Dec. 9 Junior Class Candy Bar Sales 4:30 p.m.: Basketball: Boys Freshman Game, Earlham @ Earlham High Schooll 6:00 p.m.: Basketball: Girls Varsity Game, Earlham @ Earlham High School 7:30 p.m.: Basketball: Boys Varsity Game, Earlham @ Earlham High School

Austin Flynn, 126 lbs., works towards a pin of Clarinda Academy’s Dalton Rose in quarterfinal action of the Manson Tournament.

Zach McCloud, 152 lbs., pins West Bend-Mallard’s Hunter Jergens.

-PHOTOS PROVIDED

Wrestlers place fourth at Manson

by AUSTIN KREBER

REPORTER SPORTS WRITER

The Ogden High School wrestling team got their season started this past week with a win, and followed that up a tough matchup and a tournament.

Van Meter and Greene County traveled to Ogden Tuesday, Nov. 29 to take on the Bulldogs. Ogden ended up with a win and a loss.

They beat Greene County 39-36 in a match where every match was important. They lost to a very good Van Meter team 57-15. Then this past weekend they ended up going to Manson Northwest High School to compete in a tournament. While no one walked home in first place, Ogden did send two wrestlers to the 1st place match.

Against Greene County, Ogden did very good in the matches that took place. Ogden won 6 out of the 7 matches in which there was no forfeit. At 126 pounds, Austin Flynn started by getting a Fall at 0:57.

Jacob Kathman, Zach McCloud, and Garrett Bales kept the ball rolling with more victories. Blake Haub got a tough matchup at 170 pounds. Trent Ganoe and Parker

Stoneburner righted the ship again with two Falls.

When it was all said and done, Ogden won 39-36, with the forfeits making it look a lot closer than it was. Ogden performed very well, getting Falls in every victory but one. They needed those bonus points to eclipse Greene County’s score and accomplished it.

Against Van Meter, it was a completely different story. Van Meter ended up winning 6 of the 7 matches this time. The only win for Ogden was a close 7-4 decision by Trent Ganoe at 220 pounds. Van Meter performed very well, racking up wins and bonus points. They were also aided by forfeits, allowing Van Meter to rack up points in a lopsided manner.

OGDEN 39 - Greene County 36

120: Dale Morlan (GC) won by forfeit.

126: Austin Flynn (O) pinned Will Hansen, :57.

132: Taylon Engleen (O) won by forfeit.

138: Cayden Gerdes (GC) won by forfeit.

145: Jacob Kathman (O) dec. Joel Ward, 6-0.

152: Zachary McCloud (O) pinned Isaac Ireland, 1:39.

160: Garrett Bales (O) pinned Owen Launderville, 1:50.

170: Brock Wuebker (GC) pinned Blake Haub, 4:25.

182: Isaiah Yoder (GC) won by forfeit.

195: Markus Rosenow (GC) won by forfeit.

220: Trent Ganoe (O) pinned Caden Wilson, :00.

285: Parker Stoneburner (O) pinned Elisha Ward :00.

106: Garrett Tasler (GC) won by forfeit.

113: Double forfeit.

Van Meter 57 - OGDEN 15 106: Colby Wiederholt (VM) won by forfeit.

113: Tyler Haynes (VM) won by forfeit.

120: Zane Dodson (VM) won by forfeit.

126: Austin Flynn (O) won by forfeit.

132: Quinn Corcoran (VM) pinned Taylon Engleen, 4:49.

138: Bryce Cole (VM) won by forfeit.

145: Caleb Swalla (VM) pinned Jacob Kathman, 5:38.

152: Zachary McCloud (O) won by forfeit.

160: Caleb Button (VM) pinned Garrett Bales, 1:25.

170: Colton Golwitzer (VM) pinned Tyler Free, :00.

182: Noah Hale (VM) pinned Blake

Haub, 2:35.

195: Double forfeit.

220: Trent Ganoe (O) dec. Tyler Erdman, 7-4.

285: Derrin Sesker (VM) dec. Parker Stoneburner, 8-4.

Manson Tournament Due to some injuries and other circumstances, only seven wrestlers competed Saturday at Manson. They consistently won matches as every wrestler won at least 2 matches on the day. Overall, Ogden had three third place finishers and two second place wrestlers.

After the first round, the team only lost one match. They kept the momentum going by putting two wrestlers in the finals and the other five in the third place match.

Austin Flynn tore through his first opponents at 126 lbs. In the first place match he had trouble and ended up bowing out. That was still good enough for second place which was a great finish. Zach McCloud also had a great tournament at 152 pounds. He won his first three matches with falls. He ran into some difficulty in the first place match and ended up in second place. Garrett

Bales, Taylon Engleen and Blake Haub each placed third. Placing fourth were Jacob Kathman and Parker Stoneburner.

“I was really pleased with our performance,” said first year head coach Jesse Sundell. “We came to the tournament short-handed, only taking seven wrestlers, but they were able to take fourth place as a team. A couple guys stepped out of their shell and started competing like I know they can. When you can have everyone place in the top four, you are going to have a great day. We had a few matches that I thought could have had some different outcomes, but it helped us see what we need to keep working on. We are hoping to have a few more guys in the lineup next week as we get ready for our home dual tournament Saturday, Dec. 10.”

Overall, this was a successful first opening week for Ogden. The members all got quality wins and showed that they can compete very successfully. Complete tournament results will be published next week.

The Bulldogs wrestled at Woodward Tuesday, Dec. 6 (after presstime).

Saturday, Dec. 10 ACT Test Junior Class Candy Bar Sales SCIBA District Jazz Contest, Winterset 9:00 a.m.: Wrestling: Boys Varsity Duals vs. Carroll Community, Clarke Community, Coon Rapids Bayard, Gilbert, Greene County, Humboldt, Kuemper Catholic, North Butler, Woodward-Granger @ Ogden High School Sunday, Dec. 11 Junior Class Candy Bar Sales 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: OHS Softball Pitching & Catching, OHS Gym Monday, Dec. 12 Junior Class Candy Bar Sales 4:00 p.m.: Basketball: Boys Junior High Game vs. Earlham @ Earlham High School, 7th grade followed by 8th grade 4:00 p.m.: Basketball: Junior High Girls vs. Earlham MS @ Ogden Middle School, 7th grade followed by 8th grade 6:00 p.m.: Basketball: Girls JV Game vs. AC/GC @ Ogden High School, Girls JV at 6:00 followed by Boys JV 6:30 p.m.: School Board Meeting (Changed) OHS Library Tuesday, Dec. 13 Junior Class Candy Bar Sales 4:30 p.m.: Basketball: Boys Freshman Game vs. Woodward-Granger @ Ogden High School 6:00 p.m.: Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs. Woodward-Granger @ Ogden High School 7:30 p.m.: Basketball: Boys Varsity Game vs. Woodward-Granger @ Ogden High School

Wednesday, Dec .14 Junior Class Candy Bar Sales

Please note: Events are subject to change. Check the school website for updates: www.ogdenschools.org and click on the District Calendar date

Lady Dogs remain undefeated, Ogden boys rebound from winning first four games close loss and defeat ACGC

by AUSTIN KREBER

by AUSTIN KREBER

REPORTER SPORTS WRITER

The Ogden High School women’s team continued their torrid defense enroute to three wins this past week, leading them to a 4-0 start.

Ogden started off the week with a 52-36 win over Greene County.

They followed that with two more wins; a 45-26 win over ACGC and a 64-35 win over South Hamilton.

This means that their closest game of the season was a win by 16 points which is phenomenal. They can attribute that to the defense they have been playing.

According to head coach Kent Porter, defense was going to be a big emphasis this season.

“The girls have heard me preach about defense all offseason and season. We have done a great job of that so far too. We really have,” Porter said. “I hope we continue it because it’s really important to our team.”

Against Greene County, things started off very close. It wasn’t until the third quarter that Ogden pulled away. Going into that quarter, it was 21-16. Ogden then blew Greene County out of the water with a 22-point quarter, giving them plenty of room going into the final frame. They played it safe in a low scoring fourth quarter.

The game against ACGC wasn’t as high scoring. Both teams struggled with shooting the ball and taking care of it. Ogden ended up winning the gritty game. This game has been the only game this season where Ogden scored less than 50 points.

That isn’t a problem though when you limit your opponent to less than 30 points.

Ogden then ended up traveling

OGDEN REPORTER SPORTS

Kim Christensen driving against Greene County.

-Photo by T.R. Photography to Jewell to play South Hamilton.

Ogden was hot from the field, upping their season high by 10 points Bulldog defense was again stellar, holding South Hamilton to 35 points. It allowed Ogden to travel home with an easy 64-35 win.

Overall, this so far has been a great start to the season for the Ogden girls. Porter predicted that his team would have another great season and so far it looks that way.

“We have a big group of seniors.

We start four right now, and they are experienced and talented. We also have some underclassmen who

are expected to contribute a lot this season,” Porter said. “If we remain together, play hard defense, and keep up our effort, we will have a successful season.”

Up next is one of Ogden’s toughest and most important games. They will be playing Des Moines Christian on Tuesday in Ogden’s gym. Porter said that Des Moines Christian is a good barometer for their team. If they end up winning, look for this season to be a very good one.

Earlham hosts the Bulldogs Friday night.

Keep cheering on your Ogden Bulldogs.

The Ogden boys basketball team opened up the season with two losses, including one heartbreaker, before getting a great win last Friday.

They started off with a 77-61 loss to Greene County where a poor fourth quarter killed their chances. They followed that with a super close 76-75 loss to Woodward Academy. They then got their first win of the season with a 52-36 win over ACGC. Ogden got contributions from a lot of players in their loss to Greene County as a total of 8 different players scored for the Bulldogs. Sophomore Ben Heeren led the team with 14 points. He ended up collecting a double-double, chipping in 10 rebounds which included a whopping 5 offensive rebounds. He also added a block, assist, and steal. Senior Nathan Kennedy also had a great game.

He had 12 points, three rebounds, 3 steals, and 8 assists. Overall, Ogden shot pretty well from the field, but their defense let them down.

In the second game, Ogden definitely brought the firepower, scoring 75 points. Woodward Academy also shot lights out which was a problem.

Nathan Kennedy had another great game, scoring 24 points, albeit it took 21 shots to get there, but he was pretty efficient with those attempts. Ben Heeren got another double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Noah Snedden chipped in 11 points but fouled out in the process. Overall, Ogden had picked up quite a bit of fouls, totaling 21. Jade Thompson didn’t attempt many shots, but he was able to produce in a variety of ways. He had a rebound, three steals, and led the team with 6 assists in addition to his six points.

While Ogden’s defense wasn’t the greatest in the first two games, they definitely rounded into form

Sawyer Wagner puts up a shot. Wagner drained two field goals in Ogden’s loss to Greene County. -Photo by T.R. Photography against ACGC in the 52-36 win. It was a very low scoring affair, so the eight points from the bench by Kayden Kruse were very important.

Ben Herren and Nathan Kennedy once again led the scorers with 14 and 10 respectively.

Ogden didn’t ride their offense for this game, they did with their defense. They held ACGC to only 36 points, less than half of what the other teams scored against them.

They did a good job of challenging shots and forcing turnovers.

Overall, while Ogden will wish

they got 2 wins instead of 1, it was still a successful week. It’s the opening week for overall a young team.

They showed that they can compete and score tons of points. If they can keep making strides on defense Ogden will have a very successful season.

The Bulldogs faced Humboldt Monday night (after presstime).

Tuesday night’s game is at home against Des Moines Christian.

Friday, night is an away contest at Earlham.

PAGE SIX - The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Public Notices

THE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF OUR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS

PROBATE OF WILL THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BOONE COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPR024210 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF DELORIS I. BURT, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Deloris I. Burt, Deceased, who died on or about November 20, 2016: You are hereby notified that on November 23, 2016, the last will and testament of Deloris I. Burt, deceased, bearing the date of November 28, 2007, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that William J. Burt 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 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 mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated November 23, 2016 William J. Burt Executor of estate 1449 G Avenue Ogden, IA 50212 Lee R. Johnson #AT0003852 Attorney for executor Johnson Law Office, PC 214 W Walnut Street Ogden, IA 50212 Date of second publication: Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

BOONE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS on county-wide communication. His concern is fire and police in Ogden not being able to communicate with current system.

Duffy received a call from Chris Moffitt with regard to a purchase of a box for the Humane Society wanting to use our status as a government to order the equipment because the firm had a discount for governmental entities and it would save the Humane Society approximately $1,100 if county paid for truck box and humane society paid Boone County. County would be okay with ordering in county name if Humane Society paid invoice. Moffitt was sure that wouldn’t work. Board decided to decline request because the county funds can only be used for county purposes.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to approve 2017 Applications for Military Exemptions and 2017 Applications for Homestead Credit as recommended

by Boone County Assessor as follow. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried. Military: Gerald D. & Barbara J. Lyman, 427 S Linn, Boone; Anthony Aspengren, 1075 230th St., Boone (Marcy Township). Homestead: Katherine L. & Andrew L. Latham, 1456 V Ave., Boone (Colfax Township); Benjamin L. Dalton, 1224 Boone St., Boone; John K. & Linda Ades, 1235 Noble Hills Pl., Boone (Worth Township); Gerdan A. Wheeler & Jian Wen Liu, 396 O Ave., Boone (Dodge Township); Nicholas D. Vandarwarka, 821 W 6th St., Boone.

Board reviewed and placed on file Boone County Sheriff’s Office memo for misc. fees collected in October 2016.

Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to approve request from the High Bridge Trailblazer Club (snowmobile) to sign and use E-18 ditch right-of-way from P-70 West to Hwy 169 to accommodate a path to Webster County Snowmobile Club trails. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Board reviewed and placed on file October 10, 2016 Conservation Board minutes.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to approve Secondary Road

November 23, 2016 Foster called regular meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with all members present.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to approve November 16, 2016 minutes. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to approve the agenda as posted with discussion about request of Humane Society to use county government status to purchase some equipment. NO: None.

YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Tom Eastlund paid rent on the county farmland $3,010.00 and pasture $375.00 as per lease with Boone County.

Lois Powers, Boone County Landfill Administrator and Recycling Coordinator presented departmental update.

Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to approve “Transfer Station Assistant/ Recycling and Landfill Grounds Keeper” and “Recycling Transfer Station Driver” position description prepared

by Lois Powers, Landfill Administrator/ Recycling Coordinator on November 1, 2016. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Consider assignment of Manager Position to John Roosa effective 1/1/17 – no action was taken on this item and the position description was not approved.

Eric Sloan / Penny Vossler – IT and GIS presented departmental update.

Mike Salati, Boone County Planning & Development presented departmental update.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to adopt Boone County Resolution 2016-23 approving a records retention policy for records relating to confined animal feeding operation (C.A.F.O.) facilities. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to approve signing Cooperative Agreement between Landfill and Board of Health. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Brian Reimers, Ogden city Council, came to discuss need for moving forward

SEE PAGE EIGHT FOR MORE PUBLIC NOTICES.

claims 21452 to 21482 and other Boone County claims 145287 to 145524 totaling $187,654.53, and issuance of warrants 22612 to 22839 in payment of same.

Handwritten warrants 22437 to 22439 totaling $2,050.70 are hereby approved for publication. Publication of claims grand total is $189,705.23. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to approve drainage claims 241 to 245 totaling $27,580.48 and issuance of drainage warrants 395 to 402 in payment of same. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to deny action regarding an additional $10,000 pledge requested by Mara Mac Kay, Director of Boone County Historical Society. The county has already committed $15,000 as a match for the Iowa Department of Economic Development Community Attractions Tourism (CAT) Grant application. Board of Supervisors is willing to write a letter supporting the current application. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Andy Hockenson, Boone County Conservation Director Present proposals for crack sealing of Don Williams Park roadway as follow: Denco Highway Construction Corp., $12,160.00; Gee Asphalt Systems, Inc, $13,860.00. Hockenson informed Board that crack sealing will be done in the spring.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to accept proposal for crack sealing of Don Williams Park Roadway from Denco Highway Construction Corp $12,160.00. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to defer salary adjustment for Andrew R. Hockenson, Conservation Director until Conservation Board has had time review Federal Court ruling from Texas regarding overtime rules. NO: None.

YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to approve request to provide Foster Grandparents Program in kind office space at Boone County Social Service & Veterans Affairs building. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Scott Kruse, County Engineer presented Secondary Road update.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to approve Permit Application for Drainage Construction in Public Right-ofway for Luverne Ensley. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to approve signing City of Boone and County of Boone 28E agreement for the improvement of Quartz Avenue South of 190th Street, located in Boone County, IA pending county attorney review and approval. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Foster adjourned meeting at 12:01 p.m.

These minutes were approved November 30, 2016.

Attest: Philippe E. Meier Boone County Auditor Boone County Claims Listing For November 23rd, 2016 General Basic Fund Personnel Hiring Expenses Boone Co. Hospital Clinics...........150.00 GateHouse Media Iowa...................42.10 Board of Health Home Care Services.................15,002.95 Fertilizer & Seed Van Diest Supply Company.............27.82 Food & Provisions Beemer Fisheries........................1,600.00 Custodial Supplies Central Iowa Distributing............1,421.24 Fuels Boone Co. Treasurer...................1,795.72 Martin Oil Wholesale..................2,661.00 Wex Bank...................................1,111.29 Minor MV Parts & Access.

Turfwerks.........................................49.51 Stationery & Forms Access Systems............................121.00 Boone News Republican...............120.00 Card Services - VISA.......................57.49 The Des Moines Register..............252.02 Secretary of State Notary Divi.........30.00 Wilcox Printing & Publishing.........511.64 Zao525, LLC 360.00 Wearing Apparel & Uniform Card Services - VISA..................113.03 Jeffrey B. Welch...............................16.00 DHS Building Maintenance Presto-X Company..........................56.28 Food & Provisions Dept. of Inspections & Appeals.....114.50 Fareway......................................1,436.10 Polk County Auditor......................525.00 Utilities Payments Alliant Energy.................................478.24 City of Boone...................................91.39 Walters Sanitary Service.................38.86 Bus Boone Co. Transportation..........1,340.48 Sheriff Transportation Boone Co. Sheriff..........................693.09 Postage & Mailing Card Services - VISA.....................265.99 Copy Systems...............................175.40 TotalFunds by Hasler..................5,000.00 Employee Mileage & Subsistence Richard J. Early.............................178.20 Daniel J. Kolacia............................178.20 Telephone Services Webster Calhoun Telephone Co....112.60 Windstream...................................116.89 Care of Prisoners Bob Barker Co............................1,173.94 Accounting, Audit, & Cler. Serv.

Laura C. Grieser..............................16.20 Denise A. Holladay..........................16.20 Data Processing Services Emerson Network Power...........3,100.00 Intradyn.........................................880.00 Internet Serv. United Network.......335.00 Educational & Training Service Philip L. Ascheman, Ph.D..............140.00 Card Services - VISA..................1,302.76 Des Moines Area Comm.

College S..................................100.00 GateHouse Media Iowa...................49.50 Katherine A. Healy...........................65.00 Treat America Food Service.......1,468.47 Legal & Court-Related Services

Ahlers, Cooney, P.C. Attn: Moll......918.53 Card Services - VISA.......................19.65 Johnson Law Firm, PC..................228.00 Nading Law Firm...........................906.00 Electric Light & Power Alliant Energy.................................271.55 Midland Power Cooperative.......3,431.94 Ogden Municipal Utilities..............407.00 Xenia Rural Water District..............225.00 Water Use City of Boone.................................783.62 MV Equip. Rep. Outside Serv.

Condon’s Services Ltd..................200.00 Pat Clemons Inc..............................62.39 Building Repair Boone Hardware.............................34.96 Card Services-Orschelns................45.81 Clark’s Food Mart..............................3.82 Ogden Farm & Feed Center..........154.75 Sunds Custom Fencing..............1,377.78 Office Equip. & Furn. Rep. Card Services - VISA.......................23.99 Stone Printing....................................7.99 Radio & Related Equip. Repair Electronic Specialties, Inc..........2,556.93 Miscellaneous Repair Pritchard Brothers, Inc..................127.59 Well Capping AgSource Laboratories....................11.00 Machinery & Mech. Equip. Rent Capital City Equipment Co............410.00 Cleaning & Sanitary Boone Co. Landfill.............................8.00 The Portable Pro, Inc.....................475.00 Tom Walters Company...............1,256.00 Walters Sanitary Service...............178.68 Dues & Memberships I D A L S..........................................15.00 Contrib. - Other Gov. & Organ.

K W B G.........................................255.00 NACVSO % Barry Johns, VanWert......................................60.00 Juvenile Detention Services Central IA Juvenile Detention.....4,116.00 Investigation Expense Card Services - VISA.....................466.35 Total Choice Shipping.....................23.57 Miscellaneous Expense Boone Co. Treasurer......................132.00 Contract Services Presto-X Company........................182.33 Major Heating Systems Pritchard Brothers, Inc......................4.10 Equipment Purchases Card Services - VISA.....................233.59 Data Processing Equip.

Card Services - VISA.....................254.71 Combined Systems Tech, Inc.....1,259.96 Motor Vehicle Iowa Prison Industries...................344.85 Other Equipment/Radio, etc Card Services - VISA.......................24.42 John Deere Credit.........................143.99 Web Site Expenditures Vision Internet Providers, Inc......6,500.00 Gen. Supp. Fund Stationery & Forms Storey-Kenworthy Company...........60.00 Election Supplies Evangelical Free Church................100.00 Election Officials Helen Aarons.................................164.20 Catherine Addy..............................192.00 Marcia Atherton.............................148.00 Richard Atherton...........................160.00 Christine A. Bahl............................151.00 Judy Bennett.................................157.50 Sharon Blaskey.............................136.00 Linda Bucheit................................192.00 Trish Burket...................................144.00 Joyce Busch..................................185.40 Madilyn Busch...............................141.50 Garin Buttermore...........................159.10 Janice Carpenter...........................144.00 GeorgeAnn Cleaveland.................170.00 Dorothea Clymer...........................153.60 Elizabeth Cox................................140.00 Rosemary Crouse..........................174.60 Marlys Curry..................................189.00 James Danaher.............................134.30 Lucille Danks.................................168.55 Laurie A. Doran..............................270.00 Janelle Drent..................................144.00 Craig Edmondson.........................167.30 Marilyn L. Erickson..........................93.50 Anita Eschliman.............................136.00 Barbara Fatka................................144.00 Donald Fatka.................................171.00 Jim Frantum..................................128.00 Robin L. Frantum...........................189.00 Sandra Friesen..............................151.00 Ilene Gardner.................................140.00 Marcia Godfrey..............................166.90 Margaret Ann Gustafson...............140.00 Vicki Harmon.................................161.50 Linda Harris...................................212.40 Diana Helmer.................................132.00 Charles E Hora II...........................157.50 Linda Hora.....................................144.00 Jo A. Howell..................................144.00 Bailey Jones..................................140.00 Leone Junck..................................155.25 Ann Keigley...................................161.35 Molly Ketchum................................28.80 Shirley Lafollette............................160.00 Mary Sue Latta..............................164.20 Robert Lawson................................90.35 Mark Leamen.................................162.00 Janice Lee.....................................168.30 Danis Lingren.................................214.00 Lee Lingren....................................140.00 Sandy Madden................................12.00 Barbara McKnight.........................128.00 Rosemary Mitchum.......................148.00 Delores Moore...............................162.20 Linda Morgan................................157.50 Carole J. Nelson............................180.00 Pete Nelson...................................144.00 Janet Neumann.............................203.40 Pam Nystrom.................................140.00 Cheryl J. Olofson...........................172.00 Diane Patrick.................................138.00 Rileigh Patrick...............................140.00 Marilyn Paulson.............................151.00 Marlys R. Peter..............................173.50 Glenn L. Peterson..........................140.00 Karen Peterson..............................163.60 Mildred Peterson...........................159.30 Tamara Peterson...........................293.25 Madalynn Polich............................184.00 Craig Reutter.................................168.75 Judith Richardson.........................140.00 Betty Richter..................................146.00 Beverly A. Rose.............................168.75 Dino Rosene..................................236.60 Kathy Sawatzky.............................140.00 Amy Schleier.................................156.15 Barbara Shedd..............................209.50 Albert G. Sorensen........................140.00 Marcene M. Steinick......................182.70 Lori Stern.......................................138.00 Gaylord Swanson..........................168.10 Ruth Tiller......................................138.00 Chelsea Truckenmiller...................132.75

Judith K. Tungesvik.......................140.00 Paula Vaughn.................................120.00 Doris Wickman..............................128.00 Rural Serv. Basic Fund Stationery & Forms Stone Printing..................................98.79 Contrib. - Other Gov. & Organ.

Boone Co. Landfill....................10,336.25 Secondary Road Fund Culvert Material Hall Backhoe and Trenching.......3,630.00 Jet Drain Services, LLC.................326.25 Joseph Peschel..........................1,500.00 Cover Aggregate & Sand Boxholm City Clerk.......................300.47 Central Salt, LLC........................4,764.64 Fraser City Clerk............................443.41 Hamilton Redi-Mix....................22,929.23 Pilot Mound City Clerk..................698.46 Guardrail Material Iowa Dept. of Transportation...........38.88 Hardware Rockmount Research & Alloys Inc................................. 487.51 Fuels Martin Oil Wholesale..................9,895.91 Lubricants Martin Oil Wholesale..................1,243.65 Safety Items CINTAS First Aid & Safety...............62.17 Minor MV Parts & Access.

Aspen Equipment Company.........107.16 Equipment Blades Inc................5,278.70 Hy Vee.............................................38.75 Iowa Dept. of Transportation...........12.66 M.D. Products, Inc........................334.75 Rees Hydraulic Sales & Service....125.10 Tompkins Industries, Inc..................38.43 Telephone Services Scott H. Kruse.................................30.00 Michael R. Peterson........................30.00 Windstream...................................107.88 Engineering Services CMT Const.r Materials Testing......702.50 Labor Relations Services Ahlers, Cooney, P.C. Attn: Moll......292.50 Electric Light & Power Alliant Energy.................................401.11 Midland Power Cooperative............55.32 Water Use City of Boone.................................106.98 MV Equip. Rep. Outside Serv.

All Star Auto Glass........................125.00 Operating & Cons. Equip. Rep. Hydra Quip....................................900.00 Brush Cutting Chemicals I D A L S..........................................75.00 Van Diest Supply Company.............74.13 Land Treasurer, State of Iowa.................210.00 Task Force Task Force Expense Card Services - VISA.....................128.87 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy...............................6,365.00 Jail Commissary Fund Wearing Apparel & Uniform Stellar Services, LLC.....................297.77 Reserve Deputy Fund Other / Misc. Expense Accredited Security....................1,797.00 County Comm. Serv. Case Mngt.

Stationery & Forms Card Services - VISA.......................22.99 Office Ally........................................19.95 Employee Mileage & Subsistence Sheila F. Merz................................116.10 Arnold K. Zinnel.............................660.15 Educational & Training Service Card Services - VISA.......................23.95 E911 Surcharge Traffic & Street Sign Material Iowa Dept. of Transportation.........898.50 Telephone Services CenturyLink...................................860.46 Ogden Telephone Co.......................99.00 Webster Calhoun Telephone Co............................................118.68 Other Equipment/Radio, etc.

Electronic Specialties, Inc..........2,376.93 Emergency Management Utilities Payments City of Boone...................................25.64 DISH................................................49.02 MV Equip. Rep. Outside Serv.

Boone Co. Treasurer......................104.54 County Assessor Fund Employee Mileage & Subsistence Boone Co. Treasurer........................31.37 Condon’s Services Ltd....................31.50 Educational & Training Service Iowa State Assoc. of Counties......200.00 Dues & Memberships IAAO..............................................510.00 ISAA Secretary-Treasurer % Pau..200.00 Landfill Trust Ground Water Tax Expenses Big Green Umbrella Media, Inc.....550.00 Boone Co. Treasurer......................240.00 Boone Hardware.............................76.70 GateHouse Media Iowa.................553.00 Genesis Development...................175.60 K W B G.........................................744.60 ProBuild - Boone...........................415.37 Landfill Fuels Boone Co. Treasurer......................346.57 Operating Expense Boone Hardware.............................13.99 Capital City Equipment Co................5.00 Card Services - VISA.....................394.67 Culligan of Boone............................36.35 G & K Services..............................804.40 Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and L.......84.00 Stationery & Forms Storey-Kenworthy Company...........33.08 Official Pub. & Legal Not. GateHouse Media Iowa...................31.60 Employee Mileage & Subsistence Card Services - VISA...................1215.57 Educational & Training Service Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC...............5.00 Engineering Services Ahlers, Cooney, P.C. Attn: Moll......125.00 All Utilities Coe Transfer, Inc............................393.09 Operating & Cons. Equip. Rep. Heartland Tire & Auto Center........319.00 Martin Oil Wholesale.....................328.90 Mid Country Machinery, Inc.......3,081.03 Reflections Glass & Mirrors...........619.35 Scott Van Keppel, LLC...............1,315.58 Ziegler Inc...................................4,439.89 Buildings Construction Material Testing........358.00 Tometich Engineering, Inc..........4,134.00 Water/Sewer Structures City of Boone.................................100.00 Health Ins. Premium Payroll Holding Acct.

BC Treasurer / Flex Benefits.......1,409.78 Grand Total..........................$ 189,705.23

The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - PAGE SEVEN

U.S. Cuban relations - a complex issue Updating Cuba’s economic model

Cheryl Tevis of Pilot Mound, former senior editor at “Successful Farming Magazine” recently returned from a learning mission trip to Cuba. She offered to share her learnings and observations with our Ogden Reporter readers.

by CHERYL TEVIS

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he death of Fidel Castro last week brought to a close an epic chapter in Cuban-American relations. As Cuba observes nine days of mourning, Castro is being lionized there as a liberator and a father-figure. However, 90 miles away in Miami, Castro’s death has aroused joy among many CubanAmericans who castigate him as a brutal dictator.

In September I participated in an AAEA Ag Communicators Network learning mission to Cuba, a country of 11.2 million people. It helped me to understand Fidel Castro’s complicated relationship with the Cuban people, as well as the struggles of the Cuban people to improve their economic opportunities and to engage with Americans.

Our bus ride from the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana brought us face-to-face with tangible vestiges of why Castro was welcomed as a liberator. The crumbling facades of magnificent mansions in Central Havana, Vedado and El Cerro give testimony to the smothering wealth of the sugar barons and tobacco traders. The impoverished Cuban people lived in the shadows of this corrupt splendor for decades.

But what does Castro’s death portend for the Cuban people, or for the eventual removal of business and diplomatic obstacles between our two countries?

Dramatic changes already have taken place in Cuba since 2008, when Fidel Castro’s poor health forced him to relinquish control of the government to his brother, Raul.

A record-breaking three million people traveled to Cuba in 2015, with U.S. visitors growing by 77%.

Nine hundred private restaurants have opened in Havana. Cuba imports about $2 billion in food annually, and its limited domestic production means that food for this expanding market will have to be imported.

The 50-year embargo remains in place. However, the Trade Sanctions Reform Act of 2000 (TSRA) allows the U.S. to export medical supplies and food to Cuba. By 2008, farmers were sending over $700 million in products there. Last year Cuban imports from the U.S. stalled out at under $150 million. That’s only 7.5% of Cuba’s ag market.

Cuban officials in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment as well as Gecomex, a nongovernmental agency for foreign trade and investment, told us that the embargo is responsible for the precipitous drop. Cuba has to pay everything it imports from the U.S. upfront and in cash. (Other countries offer credit to Cuba.) Each transaction requires a permit, and doing business is extremely complicated. The general manager of Gecomex told us that Cuba could have purchased large amounts of corn from ADM and Bunge, but the embargo doesn’t even allow purchases from these companies in Argentina or other global locations.

Cuba, like many island countries, is vulnerable to hurricanes, and unlikely to ever grow enough wheat, corn, or soybeans. It imports 100,000 to 150,000 tons of U.S. poultry. Although Cuba is a small market, Luis Rivera, a Texas A & M economist, says that there’s potential for that ag market to grow to $1.2 billion in five years. Cuba offers an export potential similar to the Dominican Republic, which buys about 45% of its ag imports from the U.S. The inefficiency of Cuba’s central planning complicates trade.

Cuba also wants to export fruits, raw sugar and organic products (honey, produce and sugar) to the U.S. to generate cash for its economy. However, the TSRA has no legal framework for Cuban exports.

When Fidel Castro took control of Cuba, he argued passionately for independence and for economic and social justice. Under his leadership, however, Cuba fell into the orbit of the Soviet Union. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, and the loss of its cheap oil, sent shock waves through Cuba. State-owned farms were the hardest hit. Food shortages created a black market. Saddled with heavy foreign debt, Cuba’s socialist model of free education, medical care, housing, food, and guaranteed jobs, was at risk.

Beginning in 1993, Cuba began moving away from state-owned farms, promoting cooperatives and farmer’s markets, and allowing land leases to pass to the next generation.

After Raul Castro assumed power, he initiated a series of marketoriented reforms aimed at creating a “sustainable and efficient socialism,” including: • Land: 1.5 million hectares of unused state farmland has been transferred to farmers, who are given 13.2 hectares, up to a maximum of 68 hectares. (1 hectare = 2.5 acres) • Self-employment: Primarily service sector jobs, Airbnbs, car repair, restaurants, and hair salons • Non-ag cooperatives, based on its ag co-op model • Property reform: Cubans can buy and sell homes and used cars During our visit, we met entrepreneurs working in the service sector, and visited farmer’s markets.

Their fruits and vegetables are organic, since the embargo has limited fertilizers, and pesticides and other inputs over the years. We enjoyed lunches and dinners at paladares, which are privately-owned restaurants in homes. The delicious menus certainly included dishes that aren’t found on the tables of most Cubans.

The supermarket we visited had limited options, and partially empty shelves in the meat and dairy cases.

We learned that food ration cards are being phased out.

Losing global market share The U.S. has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Cuba that will foster cooperation in organic production, climate research, biotech, soil conservation, and irrigation. U.S. commodity check off funds also will help to market U.S. products in Cuba.

However, the 50-year embargo has given other countries a head start.

• Brazil loaned Cuba $800 million+ to build a new container facility in a special trade zone at the port of Mariel, about 40 miles from Havana. It’s a strategic port, especially with expansion of the Panama Canal • China is Cuba’s second largest trading partner, after Venezuela • Cuba buys rice from China and Vietnam, wheat from the EU, and dried milk from New Zealand and Canada Recently Venezuela cut its oil shipments to Cuba by almost 20%, and power blackouts and gas shortages are occurring. The discovery of oil off the north coast of Cuba someday may allow Cuba to be more energy-independent, but it will need a new partner in the near-future.

Not a typical third-world country During our visit, we discovered that Cuba is much more than mojitos and old cars. Jazz clubs and restaurants reverberate with an eclectic mix of Latin rhythms, music, and dance. Old Havana offers magnificent architecture and impressive art museums, as well as wonderful street art and murals.

Cuba also has unique differences from other third-world Caribbean countries, including: (1) Average male life span of 75 years (2) Infant mortality rate comparable to the U.S. (3) Low birth rate (world’s 9th oldest population) (4) High literacy. Cuba exports doctors to other countries in exchange for goods and services (5) Well-trained agricultural and medical biotech scientists (6) Large out-migration Despite some notable achievements, Fidel Castro’s socialist ideals never were fully realized, and he became a repressive dictator. Yet he made certain that the Cuban people, for the first time, were educated and received quality medical care.

Gender and racial equality also were flagship accomplishments. Castro’s refusal to compromise thwarted his efforts to bring economic justice to Cubans.

The average government salary in Cuba is $25 per month. The of-

ficial unemployment rate is 4%; it’s estimated to be closer to 25%. Remittances from Cubans in the U.S. remain a major source of income.

Cubans told us that they’d love to shop at a Home Depot. Crowds gather at government-designated public wi-fi hotspots, and the average Cuban does not own a car.

However, just as the death of Fidel Castro opens a new chapter for Cuba, the election of a new U.S. president interjects new uncertainties into the Cuba-U.S. relationship.

Two years of executive actions by President Obama easing diplomatic and economic restrictions could be reversed. In the closing days of the campaign, while in Florida, candidate Trump pledged to shut down the newly re-opened U.S. embassy in Havana.

The confirmation of the first ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years is doubtful, despite growing bipartisan support in the U.S. for lifting the embargo, removing the travel ban, allowing ag credit, and normalizing relations. Key Republicans, including Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Paul Ryan, argue that Cuba needs to make more progress in human rights and political freedom.

Yet, as we learned while we were in Cuba, these reforms must maintain a delicate balance. Cuba has a different social, political, and economic environment. Cubans have never paid taxes, and there’s high social resistance to needed reforms.

The change from central planning to a multi-company society requires consensus-building. That requires time.

As University of Havana professor Jorge Sanchez told members of our group, “Cuba is like a beautiful girl, poorly dressed,” he said. “But we do not want to lose our identity.

Of course we have political differences with the U.S., but more issues connect us.”

As the first regularly scheduled U.S. commercial flight touched down in Havana earlier this week, new questions are being raised about Cuba’s future. Daily life for Cubans remains difficult, but as we discovered during our visit, normalizing relations with the U.S. has lifted them up economically.

The Cuban people are resilient and resourceful. As events unfold, my experience in Cuba with the Ag Communicators Network will lead me to view what happens through the lens of what’s best for the Cuban people.

Photos by Harlen Persinger

PAGE EIGHT - The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, December 7, 2016

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Ruth’s Reflections

his past week I sat down to write my end of the year letter that I send out to people who have made donations to the horse sanctuary. It is time to review what we have done this year, what was accomplished, what we need to work on next year. It’s also time to write follow-up reports for grants that we received. While it’s a lot of extra work, it’s good to look back at the year and to be in touch with the donors who have supported our programs.

It’s also probably the busiest week of the entire year for me, with our annual Holiday Horse Party that is always held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. While most people are preparing their big holiday meal, I’m making batches of fudge, baking cookies, decorating sugar cookies and gingerbread donkeys. There are fliers to be hung around town and cards to drop off at the merchants who donated gift certificates for the event.

The barn is almost ready. The big tree is up and decorated, lights hung in the classroom, and this week we’ll hang garland and silver stars above the stalls and fill stockings with hay and carrots to hang on each stall door.

After the event is over, the horses get to eat the carrots from the stockings.

When we did our first holiday fund raising event in 2008, I did not have any plans or expectations for it to become an annual thing. But it was great fun and we have done it every year since. When we were going through the photos last week looking for pictures of our little donkey, the volunteers found a photo of me at that first event. I was riding Scribbles, the paint horse, doing a musical ride to Robert Mirabal’s “Go Tell It On The Mountain” flute music, dressed as an elf. I hadn’t planned on dressing as an elf. But that day the weather was horrible – cold and windy. I kept adding layers to stay warm outside. By the time I got done, I was wearing an elf stocking hat and a fancy red horse blanket/wrap and everyone thought I had purposely dressed up as an elf. Scribbles did great with his dressage movements, impressing the crowd that had gathered to watch the musical rides.

The other most popular thing was the pony rides with Dustee and Hava.

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And new this year, we are having a group of seniors from the retirement center coming out the day before the event to visit. We have been practicing with the little donkeys, teaching them a routine in the round pen. I set up two mounting blocks, facing each other, for the donkeys to put their front feet up on to start the show. Then they go into a square made with painted poles, stop side by side, then trot over a series of poles. The finale is a cross pole jump that they leap over before coming back to the center and stepping back up on the mounting blocks. After a few weeks of practicing this, I think they’ll cooperate enough to put on a good little show for the visitors.

We’ll dress them in Christmas attire fitting for a miniature donkey (tree skirts for capes and stocking caps fastened to their halters). Bindy is not real impressed with the whole idea. He is a very dignified little donkey and I think it’s a bit beneath him. Marley seems to enjoy the treats more than the tricks. I wish I’d planned on using the two spotted miniature horses instead.

The last time the seniors visited we had Rosie and BB, the mini horses, do a little show. BB was quite the little showoff and performed very enthusiastically. But I thought it’d be cute to get the donkeys out this time.

They are both good at coming in the classroom, so after the little show the seniors will come inside to see the festive decorations and have refreshments. We’ll bring the donkeys in for them to pet also. I’m sure it’ll be a lot of fun – at least for us grownups!

Events like this are a huge amount of work. It’s a labor of love, a time to share our joys and blessings, and a great way to end our year. Thanksgiving week has come to be a bit hectic and somewhat stressful with all the work that goes into putting on the event, but it’s not a hardship. This year, more than ever, I am reminded of a quote by Catherine Pulsifer – “Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have.” And sharing is necessary and important while giving thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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BY RICHARD JAURON, GREG WALLACE AMES, Iowa – The holiday season is almost here, and with it comes Christmas tree season. Having a fresh-cut Christmas tree is a popular tradition, but it can come with some issues regarding proper selection and care. Matching the right tree to the right home environment is crucial.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about Christmas trees and how to handle them this holiday season. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

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November 30, 2016 The Ogden City Council met in Special Session on Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Good presided.

Council Members present were Reimers, Thompson, Anderson, and Liston. City staff present were Zahasky and Elbert.

Council members were presented with the 2015/2016 Annual Financial Report for review. Reimers made a motion, Anderson seconded to approve Resolution No. 418 “A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2015/2016 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT”.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

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Ayes: All Present. Motion carried.

Denny Good, Mayor Attest: Melanie Elbert, City Clerk

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A few decisions should be made before going out to purchase a Christmas tree. Decide where you are going to place the tree in the home. Be sure to choose a location away from heat sources, such as a fireplace or radiator. Also, decide on the size (height and width) of the tree that you want. Finally, decide where you are going to purchase the tree.

Christmas trees may be purchased from cut-your-own tree farms or as cut trees in commercial lots. A list of tree farms in your area can be found at the Iowa Christmas Tree Growers Association website.

Tree species commonly available at tree farms and commercial lots in Iowa include Scotch pine, white pine, red pine, Fraser fir, balsam fir, Canaan fir, Douglas fir, white spruce and Colorado spruce.

The City of Ogden, Iowa, is hereby serving as Public Notice that on December 13, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall to consider the submission of an application for a Community Development Block Grant. The grant application will request funding assistance for improvements to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility.

This meeting will be held to give residents information concerning the proposed project. Citizens are encouraged to attend and express their preferences about the proposed activities. Anyone having questions about this project or the upcoming hearing may call the City Administrator at 515-275-2917.

Jane Zahasky City Administrator City of Ogden, Iowa

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OGDEN POLICE REPORT Monday, November 28 1:25 a.m.: Officer received a report of a male subject trying to break into an apartment at 337 SW 7th. Officer located John Canier, 52, of Boone sitting in a vehicle outside of the apartments. Officer found a glass smoking device on Canier. The officer arrested Canier for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to the Boone County Jail. Resident of apartment was not home at the time, but refused to file charges of attempting to break into the apartment.

12:33 p.m.: Officer received a report of a black Rottweiler type dog running loose in the 500 block of S 1st Street. The officer was unable to locate the dog.

8:21 p.m.: Officer was asked to remove a deer from the traveled portion of roadway at J Avenue and 220th Street.

Tuesday, November 29 No reported activity.

Wednesday, November 30 1:04 p.m.: Vision Bank employee reported they had received a counterfeit $5 bill in a deposit. The officer notified area businesses and sent the bill to the United States Secret Service Office in Des Moines.

Thursday, December 1 11:12 a.m.: Officer assisted subject locked out of residence.

3:54 p.m.: Officer received a report of a child yelling for help in the 500 block of NW 4th Street.

This was determined to be a male juvenile who had been fighting with his brother in the 400 block of west Cherry Street.

Friday, December 2 10:28 a.m.: Officer assisted Ogden resident with a malfunctioning smoke alarm. The officer changed the battery.

11:00 a.m.: Officer assisted subject that was looking for available apartments in Ogden. The officer

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Saturday, December 3 3:20 p.m.: Officer received a complaint from an Ogden resident about a lot of trash on neighbor’s property. Officer advised subject to stop at city hall on Monday and fill out a complaint form in the clerk’s office. Officer took pictures of the property in question.

Sunday, December 4 1:57 a.m.: Officer was called to 337 SW 7th in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Officer found John Canier, 52, outside of this apartment building and in possession of a controlled substance believed to be methamphetamine. Officer arrested Canier for alleged possession of methamphetamine and transported to the Boone County Jail.

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