The Sheffield Press, Thursday, December 8, 2016

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Volume 136, Number 49 • Thursday, December 8, 2016

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UPCOMING EVENTS Texas Style Jam There will be a Texas Style Jam on Friday, Dec. 9 from 6-9 p.m., at the Dows Convention Center. Bring a snack to share. For more information call Annie at (641) 853-2495.

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The students were in full costume for the Christmas Concert at West Fork on Thursday, Dec. 1. ZACH CLEMENS PHOTO

The Harlow Ray Massee American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m., at the EMT building in Sheffield.

NARFE gathering is Dec. 12 The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 170 will meet Monday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m., in the meeting room of HyVee East, Mason City. The program will be Christmas music by a small choral group from Newman Catholic High School.

Franklin County Relay For Life wins second consecutive award

Santa Claus is coming to Sheffield! Santa’s elves will be riding through town on a fire truck on Friday, Dec. 16. They will be handing out candy canes and reminding the kids that Santa will be coming to town the next morning. The truck will start on North 2nd Street at 6 p.m., then make its way up and down 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th turning onto Thompson Street Circle, around to Gilman, and finishing on Main Street. A free will donation breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9-11 a.m., at the Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. Two 4x6 prints of your kids visiting with Santa will be free from Willier Photography again this year. The prints will need to be picked up from Forever Yours at a later date. You may order more for a price as well.

LANDS AT WEST FORK The West Fork Elementary School presented “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as their winter concert performance. There was a full crowd on hand for the performance on Thursday, Dec. 1. Each student was in full costume with over 100 students participating.

Sheffield merchants annual Christmas party The public is invited to the Sheffield Merchants annual Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m., in the First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield. Coffee, hot cider and cookies will be served. There will be a drawing for Sheffield Bucks and gift certificates. Sponsors include: Deb’s Hair & Nail Care, Murphy’s Heating and Plumbing, Sukup Manufacturing Company, The Sharing Shoppe, Craighton Electric, Jim Atkinson – Pioneer Seed, Rockwell Telephone Association Coop., Coonley & Coonley, First Gabrielson Insurance Agency, Nuehring’s Lawn and Tree Care, Sheffield Sud’s & Storage, K. H. Coop. – Wesley, Deerfield Place Assisted Living, Sheffield Care Center, Sheffield Veterinary Clinic, Sheffield Post Office – Mark Klunder, Jaspersen Insurance & Real Estate, Dr. Eric Wagner – DDS, Sheffield Pharmacy, United Bank & Trust Company, Tull’s New & Used Store, Active Famply Chiropractic, Retz Funeral Homes, Kramer Tool & Engineering, Forever Yours, Moehle Salvage, D & L Sanitation, Edgington Storage, Wilson Construction, Deb’s Wild Horse Saloon, Mid-America Publishing Corp., The Sheffield Press, Rooney Electric, Mike’s Repair – Mike Lauffer, Flash Award Ribbons, Creative Cabinets, Creative Solutions, Dorenkamp Construction, West Fork Wharf, Timeless Treasure, Reborn in a Barn – Judy Siems, Enchanted Acres – Shannon Latham.

WF FFA hot cocoa special West Fork FFA will open the Ag Room doors to community members on Tuesday, Dec. 20 for those who wish to join them for a hot cocoa social from 4-6 p.m. The social will consist of a hot cocoa bar and Christmas goodies. FFA members will be there to visit with community members about the different projects happening in the FFA this year. The social will be a great way to warm up before the boys and girls home basketball game against Osage.

Sheffield AA to meet The Sheffield Alcoholics Anonymous group meets each Tuesday evening in the Fellowship Hall of Zion St. John Lutheran Church at 8 p.m.

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Holiday Food Fair fun in Sheffield this weekend BY ZACH CLEMENS This Saturday morning, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield, community members can enjoy a Holiday Food Fair hosted by the church. It is a good place to find holiday goodies and gifts for the season. “Every year things are different, it’s amazing how people come up with so many different ideas,” said Carla Nelson, longtime congregation members who has helped with the Holiday Food Fair for the last 10 to 12 years. The fair starts at 8:30 a.m., at the church with a time for fellowship between

visitors, and a chance to have a cinnamon roll and some coffee. At 9 a.m. the cash-only sales start. There is a large assortment of treats and gifts for patrons to choose from. “We sell cookies by the dozen, at least 50 different kinds of cookies,” Nelson said. “There are candies, snack mixes, jar mixes and even homemade horseradish.” There will be Rada sold, as well as fair trade items like coffees, teas, olive oil and candy bars. The church usually divides the funds raised to help with a church project and a missions project. Nelson said the profits

would be split between new windows for the church basement, and Wings of Refuge, a charitable organization based in Iowa Falls that combats human trafficking. “It’s great fellowship, a great way to get some holiday treats and presents and have fun,” Nelson said.

BY ETHAN STOETZER Franklin County has a population of just over 10,000, according to the 2010 census. Some would say it’s a tight knit county, in which no matter what town one lives in, there are no strangers. It could be said that this tight-knit The people group of Iowans that really can ban togethneed that er to support one pat on the another in their back are the times of need. residents For the second straight year, who donate this fact has been money proven. and make In 2016, Frankeverything lin County Relay come For Life raised together. $79,859.88, placi ng t hemselves SHERI BOGUE, in the top 10, at Relay For Life nu mb e r seve n , Chairperson for counties with populations between 10,000-14,999. Per capita, that’s $7.42. Compared to the Midwest Division of Relay For Life, consisting of South Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, the average per capita donation was $1.27. See RELAY FOR LIFE: Page 4

‘THE ONE AND ONLY SANTA CLAUS’ Franklin County Arts Council and Franklin County Player prepare for holiday play BY ETHAN STOETZER This holiday season, community members will help bring in the Christmas spirit with a production of “The One and Only Santa Claus.” Directed by Russell Wood, Franklin County community services director, the Franklin County Arts Council and the Franklin County Players hope to find the true spirit of Christmas, while taking a journey to find the one and only Santa Claus.

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DECEMBER 13, 1956 Friday evening the Sheffield Claydiggers took an early lead over their hosts, the Rockwell cage squad, and posted a 58 to 38 victory in the first game of the North Star conference competition. The score at quarter times read 22-5, 36-10, 52-26 and the final with Coach Glenn Wehrkamp giving his entire suited team game experience. Mike Rawson with 28 points from 14 field goals topped the scoring columns. Chuck Crawford totaled 13 points, Don Wearda 7, Larry Peter 6 and Buddy Roggeman 4. Other members of the team to see action were Ray Oelkers, Boyd Boehlje, Dale Root, Don Ubben, Larry Sheriff, Duane Smit and Jack Zimmerman. The team made 27 field goals and 4 of 7 free throws. They were charged with 10 personal fouls. The Rockwell team was paced by W. Sturges with 14 points from 7 field goals. Conway added 8 points, Cook 7, R. Sturges 5, Geer and Meehlhause each 2. The team made 16 from the field and 6 of 14 shots in charity lane. They were charged with 4 personal fouls. Sheffield Diggerettes opened their North Star conference play with a win over the Rockwell sextette on the Cerro Gordo county team’s hardwood on Friday evening. The game was a thriller throughout, the score see-sawing and the edge going to the host club during the first three quarters of play before the Diggerettes climbed into the driver’s seat and romped home to victory. The score at the end of the first quarter was 9-14 for the Rockwell squad. The Diggerettes posted a 19-18 edge in the second frame but dropped behind 20-24 as

the half-time arrived. Half-way through the third quarter the score was tied at 24, the Diggerettes managing a 29-28 advantage as the three-quarter time was called. The build-up for victory was consistent during the final playing period the final score 43-38 for the Sheffield lassies. Sheffield team poked in 19 field goals and 5 of 21 gift shots, and were charged with 8 personal fouls. Rockwell found the hoop with 16 field goals and 6 of 12 in charity lane, and were charged with 16 personals and one technical foul. Palma Pullen topped the scoring column with 23 points via 10 field goals and 3 of 6 free throws. Shirley Schaefer planted 11 tallies, and Karen Harper 9. Phyllis Hawke, Nancy Schumacker, Sharon Blankenship, Phyllis Berndt and Marlys Beyer held down the defensive duties for the Sheffield Club. Rockwell’s Heaford collected 21 points on 9 field goals and 3 of 4 in charity lane. Daughan scored 11 points and Hathaway 6. Conway, Kirk, Armatis and Alden were in the defensive zone for the losers. Mrs. Lillian Sherrett of Omaha, Nebr., is visiting with Mrs. Walter Bielefeld and Mrs. John Esslinger over the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kottman returned Friday from Washington, D. C., where they went by air a week ago Saturday for a visit with their son, Richard Kottman. They returned home with him and he will spend the holidays here. The Win-A-Member class of the First Baptist church met Monday evening, Dec. 10, in the church basement, with a pot-luck supper. Following the business meeting, election of officers took place and resulted as follows: Mrs. Roger

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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Deam recently purchased the Mrs. Charles Starkus home on Sherman street. Last week Wednesday they moved into their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Deam, Scott and Tracy, have moved to his parent’s farm. DECEMBER 11, 1986 Senior Matt Brinkman turned in a stellar performance to guide the Spartans past the Rockwell-Swaledale Rebels on Tuesday, Dec. 2, by the score 57-32. Matt poured in 18 points, hauled down 16 rebounds, grabbed five Rebel passes and swatted six shot attempts. The Spartans built a 14-4 first quarter lead to a 2713 halftime bulge, as S-C cruised to their opening game win with all their players seeing action and making contributions. Dave Heimer was the only other Spartan scoring in double figures, notching ten points and had a fine board game, collecting six rebounds. Dave was also credited for a blocked shot and dished up a team high three assists. Brad Renberg turned in a steady performance chipping in seven points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals. Joe Heimer led the team in steals with six and popped in eight points and handed out two assists. Jeff Rabey helped the cause by adding two points, three steals and three rebounds. Steve Ubben came off the bench to give a hand scoring six points and grabbing two offensive rebounds. Kelly Etnier added two points, two steals and two rebounds. Jason Sheriff popped in two points and Tim Shreckengost chipped in a free throw to round out the scoring. As a team S-C outdistanced the Rebels on the boards 38 to 21 while committing 16 turnovers to 29 for R-S. S-C came up with 18 steals, a credit to their defensive hustle. S-C was 20 for 57 in field goal attempts for 35% and 17 of 31 from the free throw line for 54%. Rockwell-Swaledale was 13 of 44 from the field (29%) and converted only five of 12 free throws (42%). S-C was whistled for 14 fouls while R-S was called on 22 fouls. Mike Brinkman of Sheffield was a member of the Waldorf College Warrior football team this fall in Forest City, Iowa. Mike Brinkman, a freshman, played defensive end-linebacker. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brinkman. Mike has

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nets with a big 15 from the field and 10 of 15 gift shots for 40 points in less than three quarters of play. He was hot. Duane Kruckenberg added 8 points, Doug Truax and Jeff Yelland each 7, Larry Freie 6, Cliff Bonjour 4, Bob Weber, Keith Sheriff and John Atkinson each 2, Dan Schoepf 1. Bob Shreckengost, Leland Freie and Larry Eichmeier saw action. The team made 29 doubles and 21 of 36 free throws. They fouled 23 times. Rich Hopper with 5 from the field paced Ventura with 10 counters. Bob Olson added 6 tallies, Tom Wuggazer 6, Dick Graddy 5, Roger Roenfany 5, Mark Bacon 4, Bill Lundgren 4, Dan Roenfany 3, Tom Jacobson 2, Larry Eden 2, Dave Oehlert 1. They hit with 19 from the field and 10 of 29 in charity lane. They fouled 22 times, five of which were fatal to Larry Eden in the fourth. Spartans tried 59 shots from the field and made 49 per cent, Ventura tried 79 times and made only 24 per cent. The host club grabbed 54 rebounds, Koenigsberg, Yelland and Kruckenberg each getting 9; Ventura pulled in 38 with Hopper topping teammates with 7. Tim Bokmeyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Bokmeyer, was elected class president in his second year at the college of pharmacy. He is a junior in the University of Iowa at Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Van Nest and daughter, Michelle Lynn, of Armstrong; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smit, Pamela Jo and Bruce, of Meservey; and their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Van Nest were visitors with their grandparents and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Furness at Cedar Falls on Sunday. The occasion was the observance of Mrs. Furness’s birthday anniversary. Also joining the happy occasion were friends of the couple from Cedar Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Furness were former residents of Sheffield. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Endriss and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Blood were hosts Friday evening at The Sahara Supper Club for the annual Christmas dinner held in honor of B & E employees and their wives. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Keniry, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Van Nest, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schreiber, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hillis and the hosts.

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Reader unhappy with wages for City employees To the editor: A topic that seems to be on the Sheffield City Council agenda these days is employee wages. Back in the day when I was the Sheffield Deputy City Clerk all full-time employees were given wage increases effective July 1, when the new budget began and the City Council had decided what that percentage would be. Currently the City employees have an annual review around their date of hire, at that time the amount of merit raise is determined by the City Council. IN MY OPINION THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD WORK. As you all know earlier this year our Police Chief, Ed Hanig, resigned and at that time the Sheffield City Council approved the promotion of Deputy Sam Cain to fill that position. With that promotion Chief Cain was given a pay increase to $18 per hour with the agreement that in October the council would review his wages. At the October 2016 council meeting they did just that, and approved a wage increase of $1.75 from $18 per hour to $19.75 per hour. So far so good, I do not disagree with anything the council has done at this time, however it seems that the other full-time City employees decided that they also needed a pay increase. THIS IS WHERE I BELIEVE THINGS WERE HANDLED INCORRECTLY! The information I am going to provide now is directly from resolutions voted on at Sheffield City Council meetings in 2016, in regards to employee review and merit raise. Jan. 11, 2016 – Police Chief Ed Hanig, increase of three percent ($0.63) from $20.94 per hour to $21.57 per hour; Feb. 8, 2016 – Public Works Director Pat Nuehring, increase of 3.5 percent ($0.72) from $20.50 per hour to $21.22 per hour; June 13, 2016 – Public Works Assistant Jace Winfrey, increase of 3 percent ($0.49) from $16.17 per hour to $16.16 per hour; July 11, 2016 – hiring of Deputy Colten Kensett at $17 per hour; Sept. 12, 2016 - City Clerk Katy Flint increase $0.68 from $17 per hour to $17.68 per hour; Oct. 10, 2016 – Police Chief Sam Cain increase $1.75 from $18 per hour to $19.75 per hour and finally on Nov. 14, 2016 employees Katy Flint, Pat Nuehring and Jace Winfrey asked for an additional wage increase. The Sheffield City Council did decide to give each of them a $0.50 per hour increase and $0.25 per hour to Colten Kensett. Below you can see clearly what the wages are for our full time City Employees, per copies of resolutions: • Katy Flint, City Clerk ......................................................$18.18 per hour • Pat Nuehring, Public Works Director ..............................$21.72 per hour • Jace Winfrey, Public Works Assistant ............................. $17.16 per hour • Sam Cain, Chief of Police ................................................$19.75 per hour • Colten Kensett, Deputy Police Officer ............................$17.25 per hour In my opinion the last pay increase for employees on Nov. 14, 2016, was due to the fact that the employees felt they deserved a pay increase because the Chief of Police did. Each one of them had previously received their merit raise at their annual review earlier in the year. Police Chief Sam Cain received a pay increase because he had a change in his job responsibilities due to the promotion from Deputy to Chief. Again in my opinion that does not mean that all other employees are entitled to pay increase at this time. It would be my opinion that employees Katy Flint, Pat Nuehring and Jace Winfrey have just received their merit increase for 2017 and should not receive another increase at their annual review in 2017. When I look at the listing with everyone’s hourly wages one thing that is WRONG to me is that our police department is not making a significantly higher wage than all other employees. In this day and time whenever Chief Cain and Deputy Kensett put on their uniform and get in the Police truck, they are putting their lives on the line for us everyday! There is always that chance that something terrible could happen to any of us at any given time, but in today’s world our Police Officers could not come home at the end of the day just for being a Police Officer working to protect you. There are many things that I would like the Sheffield City Council to keep in mind about what our employees do while at work. Here our just a few things that come to the forefront of my mind, our public works department sub-contracts out a large amount of work that needs to be done, sometimes I wonder what they do all day everyday. In a previous wage resolution on Dec. 8, 2014 Public Works Assistant Jace Winfrey received a $2 per hour increase. With that increase he would not receive wage incentives ($0.50) for each completed water and waste water test. Those said tests with certifications are a requirement of the job. Per Katy Flint, City Clerk only the Grade 1 Waste Water certification has been completed. There are two grades for each Water and Waste Water, the city clerk did say that Jace is grandfathered in to operate under Public Works Director Pat Nuehring. Is this an open ended time limit for him to get these certifications or should there have been more progress in the past two years to have them completed? I know that some things have changed with the City Clerk position since the retirement of our previous City Clerk, however I think if managed correctly that position could be a part time position as it is for many other communities our size. We all need to keep in mind that it is our tax dollars that pay the wages for our City Employees and we all need to be aware of how they are being paid and what their job responsibilities are. Sorry this got so lengthy but I feel strongly that everyone needs to know some specifics, more than just what is in the City Council minutes indicating that employees are getting a merit increase. If you have any concerns or comments about the merit increases, please contact any of your City Councilmen. Sheri Bogue Sheffield Resident

Franklin County Community Foundation Grant applications are due Jan. 15 The deadline to submit grant applications to the Franklin County Community Foundation 2017 grant cycle is midnight (CST) Jan. 15, 2017. The online grant application and grant guidelines may be found on the Community Foundation’s website at www.franklinccf.org. Grants are awarded to nonprofit and government entity projects impacting Franklin County in the areas of art and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation and human service. Grant recipients will be announced in March 2017. First-time grant applicants should contact Dotti Thompson, Program Manager, (319) 243-1358 prior to submitting an application. Grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) designated organization (or government entity) serving Franklin County in order to be considered for funding. For more information, please contact the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa at (319) 287-9106.

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Pizza and the rabbit hole For about a month now, since just before Election Day, the seedier corners of the internet have been obsessing over “Pizzagate,â€? a conspiracy theory about Hillary Clinton running a child trafficking ring out of a Washington D.C. pizzeria. The political conspiracy combined with the absurdity made for a catnip-like combination for the internet trolls that frequent places like Reddit’s /r/The_Donald, who went so far to create a spin-off message board dedicated to the topic. Taking a life of its own, the conspiracy theory has created its own mythology, tying the pizzeria from the Clinton Foundation to Satanism to Brazilian football. Did a Hollywood celeb talk about pizza? Must be part of the conspiracy. Did a politician have their photo taken with a child? Must be part of the conspiracy. Why hasn’t the Washington Post covered it? Must be part of the conspiracy. And what does Janet Reno have to do with all of this anyway? Must be part of the conspiracy. For the last month there have been bombastic YouTube videos and “newsâ€? articles, each eager to share the big revelation that will “blow the whole thing wide open.â€? And if it doesn’t happen, well then at least they got a big spike on their traffic for that day. It’s hard to say how many people actually believe in the Pizzagate conspiracy. A couple weeks back I had a conversation with a Trump supporter that admitted he only frequents places like /r/The_Donald because it’s fun to participate in its silliness. While I’m sure some people actually believe in the conspiracy theory, I suspect most people are treating it like a game. I understand the appeal. Conspiracy theories are fun. Heck, I’ve spent the last couple months following a series of YouTube videos predicting a reboot of the PokĂŠmon franchise, linking the designs of new characters to medieval alchemy, Norse mythology, and the Book of Revelations. It’s not a complicated formula. Find one connection that seems plausible, then extrapolate 10 more connections out of it. It can be fun to take a trip down the rabbit hole. But that’s a silly theory about a video game. This is a real life business run by real life people who have had their real life turned upside down by internet trolls looking for cheap laughs. All of which came to a head this weekend when a North Carolina man decided to do some “self-investigationâ€? of the pizzeria – with a gun. Thankfully, nobody was hurt during the incident. A shot was apparently fired, but the man was otherwise arrested peacefully. But it could have gone differently. It’s hard to decide who is more culpable in this situation. The people who don’t know better and actually believe in the conspiracy nonsense, or the people that do know better and perpetuate it anyway. This behavior isn’t limited to just internet trolls. This is the post-fact world that we live in. A world where social media has enabled us to create a personalized bubble of reality where anything that reaffirms your pre-established beliefs must be true and anything that challenges them is just part of the “lamestream media.â€? Everybody does this to some degree, myself included. It takes a conscious effort to challenge your perception. Not everybody has the time, energy, or inclination to do so. We all know that person on our social media that posts crazy stories about vapor trails in the sky, or the Department of Homeland Security buying up all the ammo in the country, or how global warming is a hoax. That person that posts whatever has a catchy headline without caring about whether or not what they’re posting is true. You know. The kind of person we just elected to be president. This is the inevitable result. One might think it’s harmless to share a silly story, but somebody else might actually believe it. For better or worse, the internet has turned us all into the media. Facebook is the largest distributor of news in the nation. That effectively means everybody is now the editor of their own news aggregate. It’s a power that should not be taken lightly. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and tries to keep his crazy theories on video games and movies.

Foreshoe new director at Sheffield Public Library The Board of Trustees would like to introduce the new Sheffield Public Library Director, Jessica Foreshoe. An open house will be held at the library on Friday, Dec. 9 from 1-6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend to meet the new director and enjoy a holiday treat. Jessica has lived in Sheffield for 14 years. She lives with her husband, Douglas, and two children, Lillian and G e nev ieve, ages 10 and seven. Jessica and her f a m i ly a r e avid library users, sup por ters and patrons who regularly enForeshoe joy exploring several Iowa libraries. She has been involved with a number of public collections and supporting the library entity for many years. Jessica enjoys working with others and has personally experienced how helping them develop a good foundation of reading has resulted for some, in their love of learning. Beyond books, Jessica enjoys scrapbooking, competing for the household cribbage crown with her husband, Doug, and playing other games with the whole family.

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My constitution has made me write a short response to the absurd article that Travis Fischer wrote last week. He must be a visionary, a guy with psychic powers and one who judges before the action. Does he walk on water or what? I wonder if this paper gave him a chance to exploit his philosophy and judgment, well gosh that certainly is true. So Mr. Fischer please use some common sense, give our new administration an opportunity to perform before you bash them. Some of your comments were directed toward positions that have not even been filled yet. Please think of this country as your first concern not demeaning those who have yet to perform their new challenge. I sincerely cannot believe your boss let that article appear in the paper and from what I hear it may take its toll. Tis Monday following the big turkey day vacation we all enjoyed immensely. The bellies extended from turkey, dressing, cranberries and of course pumpkin pie. There was an atmosphere of dah’s all around. Poor Ronnie me man Symens had one of those days when nothing added up to nothing and he occupied the losers table from start to finish. Old Davey boy Levitt was stammering and stuttering around wondering where he was as he lost count, lost pegs, but did win countless games. He must have had great partners. Our ultimate goal in each hand is to cabbage our opponents crib. As we moved along in the week things became more reality. We truly think we can always perform thaumaturgy over our foe. Ronnie me man Symens right in there made the quote of the day, “When something is worth having it is worth cheating for.â€? Oh my our boys cheating, that’s like saying the sun sets in the east. We take turns from time to time when numbers warrant one person sitting out a game which I did and lo and behold they accused me of being in a soporific state. During the lull (seldom happens) Billy Bob Nolte told me that Alfred Hitchcock did not have a belly button. Well I’ll be jiggered. I’ll be a monkey’s uncle the big huge crib today belongs to Dallas Slagle with 20 points I think he should rush out and buy a lottery ticket. Old Davey me man Levitt cashed in and carried his partner Cliffy boy Cameron by displaying a 24 hand‌wow on a run. He was so hot when he stood up to move he couldn’t as his fanny was tattooed to the chair. Davey even called Cliffie a nin com poop, wow haven’t heard that phrase for years. FYI if you ever need podiatry help, give Dr. Dave a call he has the solution. We closed out the week with poor Ronnie me man Symens noticing that his cards were so bad nobody wanted to play with him as a partner. Oh cheer up Ron, there’s always tomorrow. Old Slags Dally type told me that through his scientific research that the average life span of a house fly is one month. Bazinga just told me he’d see me in the funny papers so guess I best exit somehow. He told me if I didn’t squelch my thoughts he would hang me out to dry. Fiddle sticks and away I go.

FRANKLIN COUNTY EXTENSION CALENDAR: DECEMBER 2016

By J.Z. This column will have to be short this week: someone forgot to write it! I’ll have to look into the situation and see who it was! I usually write this on Tuesday morning...but this Tuesday I couldn’t get anything out of this %#^&*@ computer. No emails, no nothing. An hour or so later I gave up and went about some other business. Tried it a few minutes later and it worked. It might have been the prayers I said...or it could have been something else I said. I think I’ll go with the prayers. Anyway...all is well...or was until one of my right hand gals called and wanted to know where my column was. All I could think of was oh shucks... or something on that order! Otherwise it’s been a good week. Got most of the printing caught up...and would have had I not had to stop and do this! One of the big jobs we are trying to get done is getting the papers from the past few years in order. When I say we...I mean Sue! I just tell her where a certain year might be...and she finds it. If that were me doing that...I probably would learn some more bad words. I have zero patience when it comes to something like that. I have zero patience when it comes to a lot of things. My next larger than normal job is get ready for the annual Christmas edition. Which means more phone calls. Which means there goes some more hair! To be real truthful...I enjoy it. Some say I’m not well in the head. I’ve known that for years! Home...things have been pretty dull there the past week. Still nursing a cold. Someday I’ll get smart enough to wear a cap/hat (something to cover my hairless head), and to cover my mouth when out in the cold and wind. The past week I’ve either stayed home or came home early each night. I like that electric blanket when I hit the sheets. I went out to warm up the garage Sunday so I

could put the top up on the convertible and cover it and the motorcycle...but the furnace had other ideas. Instead I came up to the office and worked for three-four hours. Back home and tried the furnace again... and this time it worked. But...it is now too late to do the job I had planned! In the house and cleaned up to head for Mason City to do a little shopping, supper/dinner, and donate to the bingo parlor. But...this time we won! A first for some time. When I say we won...that does not mean I’m going to retire! Winning to me is breaking even...and that’s about what we did. But it was free evening...and I might have even made enough to pay for gas! Maybe the Bingo gods haven’t forgot us! We’ll see! And now I had best get this to my right hand gal before I get another phone call! Be good, Kids! It’s Showtime!

8: Healthy Habits Third Grade program, 9:45 a.m., Rockwell 10: Extension Council Orientation, 9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Cerro Gordo Extension office 13: Private Pesticide Applicator CIC, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Ridge Stone Golf Club, Sheffield; Hampton-Dumont Clover Kids, 3:20-5 p.m., South Side Elementary School, Hampton 20: Manure Applicator Certification Reshows, Franklin County Extension office, 8:30 a.m., commercial and 1:30 p.m., confinement 23-26: Christmas Holiday, office closed 28: 4-H/FFA Market Beef Weighin, 8 a.m., Hampton Vet Center (snow date is De. 29) 29: North Iowa Crop Clinic, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Iowa Falls-Alden High School, Iowa Falls

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A century old tradition money was raised and the figures purchased, according to Sister Murphy, one of three nuns still living in the convent next door. St. Patrick’s closed in 2012, and two years later a group called the Society To Preserve Antiquated Town Structures (S.T.P.A.T.S.) bought the building to preserve it, and hold different events in the church, even if no mass is held there. Every year the Nativity scene is displayed in St. Patrick’s and it is still in remarkably good condition. “We thought for a long time that it was porcelain,” said Dennis Campbell, long-time Dougherty resident and member of S.T.P.A.T.S. “It is actually carnival plaster, but it has a really great paint job.” There is great detail on all the pieces, about 23 in all, and each year is a different scene. The whole wooden frame folds

• Dougherty has a 117-year-old Nativity scene BY ZACH CLEMENS In the small town of Dougherty, which boasts just over 50 residents, there resides a Nativity scene in the old catholic church that has been on display for 117 years. The crib scene is even older than Dougherty itself, being first displayed in 1899, while the town was incorporated until 1900. The Nativity’s home is St. Patrick’s in Dougherty, which was built to its current size in 1897. The new minister at the time, Fr. O’Reilly, asked the children of the congregation to save their pennies and nickels so the church could buy a nativity scene. A year after the request, the

down for storage, and the background is the original oil painting that came with the figures. Once the holiday season is over, the figures are stored and placed away in a secure, temperature-controlled room that S.T.P.A.T.S. has set up. “Last year was the first time ever that we had trouble with humidity,” Campbell said. The figures have had their paint touched up only once, in the 1940s. S.T.P.A.T.S. will be holding an open house for the next two Sundays, where anyone can enjoy hot beverages and home made treats and see the 117-year-old Nativity scene. Though St. Patrick’s Catholic church in Dougherty ceased operating as a church, residents continue to set up its nativity scene for visitors. ZACH CLEMENS PHOTO

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On the hit TV show “American Profiles,” host Yul Tide walks viewers through a series of interviews and sketches, with the help of reporter Chrystal Flakes, to discover what Santa Claus really means to people. Full of bloopers and comical bickering, the TV crew assembles patrons from all walks of life to find the true Santa Claus, while journeying for the Christmas spirit in all of us. The opening night will be on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., at the Windsor Theatre, followed by a matinée performance on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available at Center One. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the performance at the Windsor Theatre.

The following clinics have been scheduled for Franklin County Public Health. ƈ Thursday, Dec. 8 8:30-10 a.m., Foot Clinic, Sheffield EMS Building, 456-5191 ƈ Friday, Dec. 9 8:30-9:30 a.m., Blood Pressure Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, walk-in ƈ Wednesday, Dec. 14 10-11.m., Blood Pressure Clinic and Medical Minute, Hampton Senior Center, walk-in ƈ Thursday, Dec. 15 9-11 a.m., Foot Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, 456-5191

Franklin County Relay for Life was named to the top 10 in the region for donations per capita for the second consecutive year, playing seventh. FILE PHOTO

“The One and Only Santa Claus” walks the audience through various sketches like this one, to find out what Santa Claus means to every one. ETHAN STOETZER PHOTO

ƈ Friday, Dec. 16 8:30-9:30 a.m., Blood Pressure Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, walk-in ƈ Wednesday, Dec. 21 1-3 p.m., Foot Clinic, Hampton Senior Center, 456-5191 ƈ Friday, Dec. 23 Office closes at 3:30 p.m. ƈ Monday, Dec. 26 Office closed

LEFT: Yul Tide, left, is the narrator of “The One and Only Santa Claus,” and walks the audience through interviews about the spirit of Christmas. RIGHT: Mary Christmas, left, and Chrystal Flakes, right, talk about life at the North Pole. ETHAN STOETZER PHOTO

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Last year, FC Relay for Life raise a total of $85,895.47, with a per capita donation of approximately $7.92, earning themselves the sixth place in the top ten list. “The people that really need that pat on the back are the residents who donate money and make everything come together,” said Sheri Bogue, chairperson of FC Relay For Life. Bogue began as the chair back in 2009 and has held the position ever since. These two consecutive years have been the first of awards. Since Bogue took over as chair, some changes were made to the Relay For Life format. Instead of holding the event at 6 p.m. on a Friday, until 6 a.m. on Saturday, the main event is from 3 p.m. till 11 p.m. on a Saturday. “That’s the biggest change,” Bogue said. “Things seem to be bus-

ier these days. Kids want to be involved and sometimes it’s hard overnight.” In addition to the event time, Bogue also said that the feature of a video for the Luminary ceremony helps honor those who lost their battle with cancer on a screen rather than reading the names off a list. The annual Relay For Life event has previously been the only event that FC Relay For Life has sponsored with individual teams having their own fundraising events leading up to the main event. Coming this January, FC Relay For Life will be sponsoring Coaches vs. Cancer at Hampton-Dumont High School, featuring members of the H-D community and West Fork community. The event will be on Jan. 21, 2017, and will officially kick off the 2017 season.

FIRST SECURITY HONORS 2 EMPLOYEES, INVITES PUBLIC TO OPEN HOUSES • Lenz to retire after nearly 40 years of service After nearly 40 years of working in the finance industry, Blaine Lenz, Senior Vice President at First Security, will be retiring. The public is welcome to join him in celebration of his retirement on Friday, Dec. 16 from 1-4 p.m., at the First Security lobby in Hampton. Blaine grew up on the Lenz family farming operation in Hamilton County, Iowa, which included row crop farming and cattle feeding. Family members continue to own and live on the farm to this day. He graduated from South Hamilton Community School District. In 1978, Blaine graduated Lenz from Iowa State University with a B.S. degree in Ag Business as well as a minor in Finance. Upon graduation from ISU, he was employed by The Travelers Insurance Companies with the real estate group. Here, his responsibilities included real estate loans to customers for the financing of farm-

land, and the purchase, management, and sale of farmland for clients. During his time with The Travelers, Blaine worked throughout the United States and held senior management positions in the Des Moines, Chicago, and Memphis regional offices, as well as the corporate office of The Travelers in Hartford, Conn. In 1996, Blaine moved back to Iowa and assumed the position of President of the Brenton Bank at Eagle Grove, Iowa. After Brenton Banks sold to Wells Fargo Bank in 1999, Blaine accepted a position as Senior Vice President at Hampton State Bank in Hampton, Iowa, which was recently purchased and merged into First Security Bank & Trust of Charles City, Iowa. Blaine has always had a strong interest in production agriculture and lending. He has very much enjoyed serving all of his customers, and particularly those involved in agriculture. Blaine and his wife, Cheryl, live in Story City, Iowa, which is within 10 miles of where they both grew up. He continues to be actively involved in the management of the family farming operation.

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After 35 years of working in the finance industry, Marge Schurman is retiring from her position as Market President at the First Security - Dumont office. Her open house will be at the Dumont office from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 9. The public is welcome to join her in celebration. Marge was born in Laramie, Wyo. She attended Laramie Public Schools and then went on to graduate from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting in May of 1979. While in college, she also twirled baton with the University marching band. Since graduating from the University of Wyoming, Marge has worked 32 of her 35 working years in banking. Marge started her career as an Accountant in Wyoming and later, when she moved to Iowa, Schurman as an Accountant for Community Elevators, Inc. in Kesley, Iowa. Her first position within a bank was as Assistant Cashier and Student Loan Officer at State Bank of Dumont. Later, State Bank of Dumont was sold to Liberty Bank and Trust in 1993, and Marge was promoted to Loan Officer. In 1997, Liberty Bank and Trust was acquired by Commercial Federal Savings and Loan and then, in 2001, First Security bought that branch. Marge served as Vice President/ Branch Manager during the years Commercial Federal Bank owned the office and Marge continued with this duty when the branch turned over to First Security. In 2012, First Security promoted her to Market President. Marge’s primary duties throughout the years has included real estate lending, commercial and agricultural lending, consumer lending, and operations. She also has been self employed as a tax preparer. Marge has also been a very involved volunteer in her community. In the past, she was a member of the Butler County Women in Banking group, she was a board member of the Butler County Board of

Health, a Mentor at Hampton-Dumont Schools for four years, Trustee at United Methodist Church, a member of the Hampton-Dumont Girls Athletic Booster Club, the Secretary for the Hampton-Dumont Dollars for Scholars Board, and she was also Past President and board member of the Dumont Community Library for many years. Currently, she is a Loan Committee member for the Butler County REC, Treasurer and Past President of the Dumont Community Club, Member of the Hampton Rotary, Alternate Loan Committee Member for Blackhawk Economic Development, and Vice President of the Franklin General Hospital Foundation Board. Not only has Marge been busy in the banking world and as a volunteer in her community, but she and her husband, Curt, also have a farming operation that consists of producing corn, soybeans, and alfalfa and also managing a cow calf herd. Curt has been farming near Kesley, Iowa for 45 years. He and Marge met when she was visiting a friend that had moved to Iowa from Wyoming. They later married. Marge and Curt have two children, Shauna Schurman-Zhuravlev and Kendra Mosman. Shauna is married to Dmitri Zhuravlev and they have one son, Kane, who is 19 months old. Kendra, who is married to Chris Mosman, has 3 daughters, Vanessa, 4, Milani, 3, and Ella, 10 months. After retirement, Marge plans to continue to work in the family farming operation. Marge and her family also own and operate Bottom’s Mobile Home Park in Laramie, Wyoming, which involves spending time in her home town several times throughout the year. She hopes to even increase her involvement with that company after retirement. Curt and Marge also plan to travel and visit new places. Marge is especially excited to spend more leisure time with her children and grandchildren and looks forward to being more available to help with the care of her grandchildren as her daughters and their husbands travel with work and are starting new businesses.

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Waterfowl refuges closed to any access until duck seasons end

Fishing report for north central Iowa The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report is compiled with information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and state park staff. For current information, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at (641) 357-3517. Blue Pit Lake: Trout are being caught on a variety of baits. You may have to fish several areas to find them. You need a fishing license and trout stamp to fish for and/or possess trout. Clear Lake: Water temperature is in the upper 30’s. With the high winds and colder temperatures, no fishing activity was reported this week.

AGRICULTURE TRAININGS SCHEDULED FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY • Commercial manure application training Commercial manure applicators can attend annual training to meet commercial manure applicator certification requirements on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will conduct Commercial Manure Applicator training from 9 a.m. to noon at 75 locations in Iowa, one location in Wisconsin and one location in Minnesota. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. There is no fee for the workshop, but applicators must register by Dec. 28 with the ISU Extension and Outreach county office where they plan to attend. See a complete list of workshop locations at http://www.agronext. iastate.edu/immag/certification/macprogrampostcard.pdf. Commercial manure applicators needing to recertify and those wanting to certify for the first time should attend. All currently certified commercial manure applicator licenses will expire on March 1, 2017. Those wanting to renew must complete training requirements and submit forms and fees to the DNR prior to March 1 to avoid paying late fees. The law requires all commercial manure applicators to attend three hours of training annually to meet certification requirements. Businesses that primarily truck or haul manure of any type or from any source are also required to meet certification requirements. Those unable to attend the program on Jan. 5 need to schedule time with their ISU Extension and Outreach county office to watch the training DVD. Due to scheduling conflicts, many extension offices will no longer accept walk-in appointments to watch these DVDs, but do offer scheduled dates and times to provide this training. For those unable to attend training during one of the scheduled reshow dates, a $10 fee will be charged to view the training at their convenience. If attending the workshops or watching the threehour DVD is not convenient, commercial applicators may contact their local DNR field office to schedule an appointment to take the certification exam. Another option for commercial manure applicators is to take their training online at DNR MAC eLearning site at https://elearning-dnr.iowa.gov/. In addition to the commercial manure applicator training offered on Jan. 5, ISU Extension and Outreach will also offer six dry/solid manure workshops for commercial manure applicators in February 2017. Information regarding these workshops and locations is also contained in the link to the brochure listed above. Program requirements are the same as the regular commercial training program, but this training program is geared more toward dry/solid manure issues. For more information about the commercial manure applicator certification program, contact Traci Kloetzer, Office Manager, at the Franklin County Extension and Outreach office, (641) 456-4811, or visit the Iowa Manure Management Action Group website at http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/mac.html.

• Private pesticide applicator recertification Private pesticide applicators that renew their certification through continuing instruction courses will have the opportunity to attend sessions in December and February in Franklin County. The Tuesday, Dec. 13 training will be held at the Ridge Stone Golf Club in Sheffield from 1:30–3:30 p.m. The Thursday, Feb. 2 meeting will be from 1:30–3:30 p.m., at the Hampton Country Club in Hampton. The program begins promptly at the times listed. Participants must attend the full two-hour program to receive credit. Since 1993 private pesticide applicators must be certified to buy and apply “restricted use” pesticides on their own farms. Initial certification or renewing a certification that has expired must be done by passing an examination by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). The date for the 2016-17 test will be Friday, March 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at NIACC in Mason City. Applicators who cannot attend the sessions in Franklin County may attend sessions in any county. The Franklin County Extension Office has locations, dates and times of courses in surrounding counties. Applicators must attend a session by April 15 if they are renewing their license by attending a course each year. Applicators should bring their pesticide license number and the $20 training fee payable to Franklin County Extension to the workshop. For more information contact Traci Kloetzer, Office Manager at Franklin County Extension, (641) 456-4811 or tkloetze@iastate.edu

Shotgun seasons tips and resources With the first shotgun season wrapping up and the second one getting underway, the Iowa DNR advises the following safety precautions and also offers tips for hunters out in the field. • Safety First: Review basic safety and firearm rules, and share these tips with friends and family hunting with you. The goal is for everyone to come home safely. • Get Your License ASAP: Go today or early tomorrow to get your license and tags. Crowds are much bigger the night before the season opens. • Add an Antlerless Tag: Some counties still have several antlerless tags available. Check out current antlerless quotas for residents. • Tagging Deer: Group hunting is popular during the first shotgun season. Remember that anyone participating within the group can tag the deer, but they must use their own tag. Additionally, any deer must be tagged before it is moved or within 15 minutes of being found, whichever comes first. • Report Your Harvest: Visit the online Harvest Reporting page or call (800) 771-4692. Curious about what is being harvested in your county? You can see reported counts on the DNR’s Deer and Turkey Report page. • Know the TIP Line: If you see illegal behavior in the field, please report it ASAP to help protect other hunters, wildlife and natural resources. Visit the TIP web page to report an incident, or call toll-free: (800) 532-2020. • Donate to HUSH: Learn more about how you can donate a deer to the Help Us Stop Hunger (HUSH) program, at the bottom of the DNR’s deer hunting page. Last year Iowa hunters donated more than 3,000 deer to the program, providing more than 600,000 meals to the hungry. Hunting Predictions: Iowa’s overall deer harvest across all seasons last year was 105,401, down 30 percent from the 2006 peak; the 2016 harvest should be similar. The 2014 harvest was estimated at 101,595. Iowa hunters have been instrumental in helping to manage the deer herd in ways that provide excellent opportunities, and yet keep the herd at acceptable levels within the state. The DNR is continually working to keep that balance with deer management strategies.

Free spring seedlings for Iowa schools and communities Iowa schools and communities are reminded that free seedlings will be available to them again this spring through the DNR’s Trees for Kids program. Each school building and community may order one free packet consisting of 200 bare-root seedlings, 50 each of four selected species. The seedlings are delivered in April or May and are generally used as part of Earth Day/Week celebrations. Orders will be filled on a firstcome, first-served basis until 200 packets are requested. The application deadline is April 1, 2017 and the application form, packet descriptions and instructions can be found at www.iowadnr.gov/ urbanforestry by clicking on Trees For Kids Earth Month Celebration. For more information about ordering no-cost Trees for Kids seedlings, contact Laura Wagner, DNR Trees for Kids Coordinator, (515) 725-8456 or laura.wagner@dnr. iowa.gov.

Iowa waterfowl refuges are closed to all access until the day after duck season closes. This year the duck season closes later than previous years and the later season dates may impact some deer hunters who have hunted the areas in the past. Iowa is divided into three waterfowl zones – the north zone, south zone and the Missouri River zone. Duck season closes on Dec. 4 in the north zone, Dec. 15 in the south zone, and Dec. 18 in the Missouri River zone. These waterfowl refuges are always closed to duck and goose hunting but hunters are allowed to hunt non-waterfowl species in waterfowl refuges after the duck season has closed. Hunters with questions should contact their local wildlife biologist or conservation officer.

DUCK AND GOOSE HUNTING ZONES The state is divided into three zones: North, South and Missouri River Zones. The North Zone is all of Iowa north of a line beginning on the South Dakota-Iowa border at Interstate 29, southeast to State Highway 175, east to State Highway 37, southeast to State Highway 183, northeast to State Highway 141, east to U.S. Highway 30, and along U.S. Highway 30 to the Iowa-Illinois border. The Missouri River Zone includes all lands and waters in Iowa west of Interstate 29 and north of Highway 175. The South Zone is the remainder of the state not in the North or Missouri River Zones. SUBMITTED PHOTO

FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE Marriage License Brandie Hennick, 31, Iowa Falls to Fabian Angeles-Olvera, 32, Iowa Falls. Miguel Gomez Grijalva, 44, Latimer to Isabel Gonzalez Trejo, 43, Latimer. Maria Cortes Marquez, 27, Hampton to Joshua Flores, 23, Webster City. Civil Court The court handled two child support matters. District Court The court handled two probation revocations. • Jim Bass, 49, Hampton, pled guilty on November 28 to Driving While Barred. Bass was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $625 plus 35% surcharge, and $100 in costs. • Shaun Walker, 40, Hampton, pled guilty on November 29 to Disorderly Conduct – Fighting or Violent Behavior

(pled from Violation of No Contact Order). Walker was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $470 in costs. Real Estate The Franklin County Recorder’s Office recorded the following real estate transactions: • Warranty Deed: Beverly and Lawrence Moore to Curtis and Kristy Holt, W ½ SW ¼ 4-93-21, 20162092 • Warranty Deed: Larry and Marlys Meyer Rev. trust to Michael and Katie Ellingson, Parcel D W ½ NE ¼ 31-91-19, 20162095 • Trade Name: Dori Jo Berding dba The Pauper Peanut, 20162097 • Quit Claim Deed: Elise and Steven Henkels to Henkel’s Family Trust, E ½ NE ¼, NE ¼ SE ¼ 10-91-21, 20162105 • Quit Claim Deed: Steve and Jane Haviland to S & J Haviland LLC, Tr Lot 7, Tr Lot 8 Blk 32 Hampton, 20162112

• Quit Claim Deed: Estate of Marilou Monteith to James and Janet Kohls, Tr NE ¼ NW ¼ 34-92-20, 20162068 • Court Officer Deed: Estate of Ellen Mollenbeck to Kent Mollenbeck et al, E ¼ NW ¼, Tr NE ¼, Tr W ½ SE ¼ 13-9221, 20162106 • Court Officer Deed: Estate of Ellen Mollenbeck to Kent Mollenbeck et al, Tr NE ¼ 13-92-21, 20162107 • Court Officer Deed: Estate of Ellen Mollenbeck to Kurtis Mollenbeck et al, Tr SW ¼ 1-92-21, 20162108 • Court Officer Deed: Estate of Ellen Mollenbeck to Karen Tiedt et al, Tr SW ¼ 1-92-21, S ½ SE ¼ 8-92-20, 20162109 • Court Officer Deed: Estate of Ellen Mollenbeck to Delmar Mollenbeck et al, Lots 6 and 7 Blk 12 Kingman’s Add Hampton, 20162110 • Warranty Deed: L.H. and Sharalene Vaughn to Robert Kranda, Tr Sw ¼ 1690-19, 20162116

FROM THE LOG FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF Monday, November 28: • Deputies received 14 calls for service. Among the calls was a false 9-1-1 call. • 6:22 a.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer property damage accident in the 1400 block of Lark Ave., Hampton. • 9:12 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police. • 9:36 a.m.: Deputies received a stolen property report in the 900 block of Kildeer Ave., Hampton. • 12:05 p.m.: Deputies received a missing property report in the 300 block of S. Akir St., Latimer. • 1:42 p.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner to the Hamilton County Jail, Webster City. • 3:18 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Clinton Wells Gardner, 45, of Geneva, on a Cerro Gordo County mittimus to serve 28 days for non-payment of child support. He was placed in a cell and held for transport by Cerro Gordo County. • 3:23 p.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint on I-35 near the southbound 163 mile marker. • 4 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in Dows. • 5:07 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a missing dog in the 200 block of N. 5th St., Sheffield. • 5:17 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police at the Coonley Apartments. • 5:42 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Felix Diaz, 21, of Hampton, for trespassing. He was placed in a cell and held to appear. • 6:24 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in the 2200 block of Nettle Ave., Sheffield. • 8:20 p.m.: Deputies received a report of harassing phone calls in the 1300 block of Heather Ave., Latimer. • 9:17 p.m.: Deputies received a suspicious vehicle report in the 2200 block of Nettle Ave., Sheffield. Tuesday, November 29: • Deputies received 12 calls for service. Among the calls was a false 9-1-1 call. • 6:44 a.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 65 and 255th St., Sheffield. • 7:42 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner to the Wright County Jail, Clarion. • 7:59 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, Mason City. • 11:30 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn. • 2:12 p.m.: Deputies completed booking information on Stephanie Helton, 26, of Hampton. • 4:41 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 100 block of McKinley St., Sheffield. • 6:37 p.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner to the Black Hawk County Jail, Waterloo. • 8:17 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in the 300 block of 3rd Ave. SW, Hampton. • 9:01 p.m.: Deputies completed booking information on Clint Frey, 30, of Hampton. • 10:53 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 300 block of Main St., Chapin. • 11:52 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

Wednesday, November 30: • Deputies received 15 calls for service. Among the calls were 3 false 9-1-1 calls. • 4:04 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in the 600 block of Central Ave. • 7:47 a.m.: Deputies were called to an alarm in the 200 block of Gilman St., Sheffield. • 10:25 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner to the Mitchell County Jail, Osage. • 10:59 a.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 3 and Lark Ave. • 11:33 a.m.: Deputies received a report of an animal on the roadway near the intersection of Grouse Ave. and 40th St. • 12:34 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist near the 176 mile marker of I-35. • 3:44 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a scam call in the 900 block of Raven Ave., Geneva. • 3:48 p.m.: Deputies transported a subject. • 5:50 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a loose horse near the intersection of 165th St. and Mallard Ave., Hampton. • 6:29 p.m.: Deputies delivered a message in the 200 block of Grant St., Coulter. • 7:35 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 600 block of Gilman St., Sheffield. • 8:40 p.m.: Deputies provided a lift assist in the 10 block of Barrett St., Coulter. • 9:17 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Sheffield Police near the intersection of Bennett St. and County Road C-13, Sheffield. • 10:23 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. • 11:09 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 500 block of S. Akir St., Latimer. Thursday, December 1: • Deputies received 18 calls for service. • 6:47 a.m.: Subject reported a suspicious vehicle at their residence. • 10:04 a.m.: Deputies were called to a civil dispute in the 2300 block of Vine Ave., Dougherty. • 10:52 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 500 block of Park St., Sheffield. • 11:44 a.m.: Deputies received a report of debris on the roadway near the intersection of 30th St. and Nuthatch Ave. • 11:58 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a neighborhood complaint. • 12:02 p.m.: Deputies received a report of debris on the roadway near the intersection of Oakland Dr. and Grouse Ave., Alden. • 12:11 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in the 1000 block of Main St., Popejoy. • 12:20 p.m.: Deputies received a report of items located. • 1:18 p.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner. • 1:40 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle on the roadway on 160th St., Latimer. • 1:45 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a phone scam in the 2400 block of Vine Ave., Dougherty. • 1:47 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a car-deer property damage accident. • 2:43 p.m.: Deputies received a report of Cerro Gordo County deputies arresting Jessy Adkisson, 25, of Mason City, in Mason City on a Franklin County warrant for violation of probation regarding

possession of a controlled substance (marijuana.) Subject posted bond and was released. • 4:11 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a dog bite in the 1000 block of Mallard Ave., Hampton. • 7:26 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a deer on the roadway near the intersection of 160th St. and Highway 65, Geneva. • 8:41 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a suspicious person near the intersection of Nettle Ave. and 250th St., Sheffield. • 8:57 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Michael Velasquez, 27, of Hampton, on a Franklin County warrant for failure to appear regarding a plea change hearing on a charge of possession of a controlled substance (marijuana). He posted bond. • 9:01 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Gary Ladoux, 27, of Hampton, on a Franklin County warrant for fifth degree theft. He was placed in a cell and held to appear. Friday, December 2: • Deputies received 20 calls for service. Among the calls was a false 9-1-1 call. • 11:05 a.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint. • 11:07 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle parts on the side of the roadway. • 11:55 a.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint. • 12:11 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a misc. civil matter. • 1 p.m. Deputes received a theft report in the 400 block of 120th St., Dows. • 1 p.m.: Deputies transported prisoner. • 1:42 p.m.: Deputies received a report of trash on conservation land in the 1000 block of 160th St., Latimer. • 2 p.m.: Deputies arrested Leonard Lee Abkes at the LEC who turned himself in on a Franklin County Sheriff’s Office warrant for fingerprints. Abkes was fingerprinted and released. • 5:01 p.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer property damage accident in the 1600 block of Franklin Ave., Dumont. • 5:23 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a deer on the roadway in the 1500 block of Highway 3, Hampton. • 6:13 p.m.: Deputies received a lost dog report in the 200 block of N. 5th St., Sheffield. • 6:19 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a pole sparking with smoke near the intersection of Highway 65 and 200th St., Chapin. • 8:04 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 2200 block of Highway 65, Sheffield. • 8:31 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a suspicious vehicle on West Road, Sheffield. • 8:46 p.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint in the 2400 block of Highway 65, Sheffield. • 9:42 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a hay bale on the roadway in the 1300 block of Highway 3. Saturday, December 3: • Deputies received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were 2 false 9-1-1 calls. • 7:10 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a car-deer property damage accident in Dumont. • 9:59 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 800 block of 200th St., Latimer. • 10:12 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 1700 block of 75th St., Geneva.

• 10:26 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 200 block of Highway 65, Iowa Falls. • 10:27 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in the 1700 block of 240th St., Sheffield. • 10:46 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 1700 block of Jonquil Ave., Latimer. • 11:58 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 1500 block of Thrush Ave., Hansell. • 12:50 p.m.: Deputies received a report of trespass of real property near the intersection of Mallard Ave. and 190th St., Hampton. • 1:33 p.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint in the 700 block of Sherman St., Sheffield. • 3 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 500 block of 190th St., Hampton. • 5:03 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 1800 block of Indigo Ave., Latimer. • 5:15 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Taylor Jean Gardner, 20, of Hampton, on a mittimus. Gardner was transported to the Cerro Gordo County jail. • 6:52 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a car-deer accident. • 8:30 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in the Sunday, December 4: • Deputies received 14 calls for service. • 1:53 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police at the Coconut Lounge. • 2:29 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Angel Ramirez, 36, of Hampton, for driving while barred. He was placed in a cell and held to appear. • 6:35 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a suspicious person near the intersection of Highway 3 and Indigo Ave. • 6:53 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle off the roadway near the intersection of Hardin County Road and County Road C-73, Alden. • 7:04 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police at the Wood Cellar, Hampton. • 7:32 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Winifred Harstfield, 56, of Brooklyn Park, Minn, for public intoxication. Harstfield was placed in a cell and held to appear. • 11:46 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy near the intersection of 240th St. and Olive Ave., Sheffield. • 3:15 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency to the southbound 169 mile marker of I-35. • 3:21 p.m.: Deputies assisted another agency near the intersection of 160th St. and Timber Ave. • 4:08 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency to the southbound 173 mile marker of I-35. • 5:14 p.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer property damage accident one mile south of Hampton on Highway 65. • 6:04 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency to I-35. • 7:32 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency to the southbound 155 mile marker of I-35. • 11:03 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in Dows. Monday, December 5: • Deputies received a call for service prior to 4:55 a.m. • 1:21 a.m.: Deputies assisted medial personnel in the 700 block of 2nd St. SE.

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Warhawks State-ranked West Fork PIGSKIN dominate PONDERINGS Warhawks Lions hand Eagle Grove drop opener West Fork Zach Clemens EAGLE GROVE – West Fork seasontook an early lead and never looked in 2 OTs opening road back in a cross-division Top of Iowa Playoff Conference boys basketball game CLEAR LAKE – It took two exEagle Grove on Saturday, loss, 56-35 tra periods, but West Fork lost its picture coming against Dec. 3. The Warhawks took a 23-9 lead season road opener, 78-75, against into focus

West Fork’s Jake Hansen has his arm raised after earning his 100th career mat win on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Rockford. SUBMITTED PHOTO

WEST FORK’S HANSEN EARNS 100TH WIN ON THE MAT ROCKFORD – West Fork’s Jake Hansen went a perfect 5-0 at the Rockford round robin wrestling tournament on Saturday, Dec. 3 to officially earn his 100th win on the mat. He’d earned 100 wins for his career, including byes, late last season. Ranked No. 1 at 145 pounds in the pre-season by both the Predicament and IowaWrestle.com, Hansen has been competing at 138 pounds. He was the only Warhawk to go unbeaten on the day, earning first period falls against all five of his opponents, including a 20-second pin of North Polk’s Broc Sparks and a 22-second fall against Hudson’s Tristin Gilles. Jordan Clark went 4-1 for coach Jared Arbegast’s team at 220 pounds while Alex Bender was 2-3 at 285. Arbegast’s son, Jarel, didn’t compete during the weekend tournament. ROCKFORD TOURNAMENT West Fork results 126 – Nick Goodrich (Rock) pinned Tanner Braun 0:47; Braun rec. a bye; Braun rec. a bye; George Schmit (MCN) pinned Braun 0:36; Broc Davison (NP) pinned Braun 0:30. 132 – Noah Skornia (GRNT-GC) pinned Cody O’Donnell 2:25; Logan Engebretson (NP) pinned O’Donnell 2:25; Blake Martinez (MCN) pinned O’Donnell 0:48; Izik Rodriguez (Hud) pinned O’Donnell 2:43; Chase Krueger (Rock) pinned O’Donnell 2:43. 138 – Jake Hansen pinned Colton Ewing (Rock) 0:45; Hansen pinned Broc Sparks (NP) 0:20; Hansen pinned Jase Curley (MCN) 1:37; Hansen pinned Jace Peterson (GRNT-GC) 1:03; Han-

sen pinned Tristin Gilles (Hud) 0:22. 195 – Josh Krehbiel (NP) dec. Collin Meints 6-5; Wes Geisler (Hud) pinned Meints 1:13; Heath Farr (Rock) pinned Meints 1:53; Skylar Alexander (MCN) pinned Meints 4:54; Meints dec. Conway Feisel (GRNT-GC) 1-0. 220 – Jordan Clark rec. bye; Clark pinned Jackson Reisner (Hud) 1:39; Peyton Willenbring (GRNT-GC) pinned Clark 5:58; Clark rec. bye; Clark pinned Alex Theilen (MCN) 0:33. 285 – Dawson Ellingson (Hud) pinned Alex Bender 3:56; Evan Haskins (MCN) pinned Bender 2:19; Bender rec. bye; Bender rec. bye; Tanner Calderwood (GRNT-GC) dec. Bender 3-2.

Class 2A No. 12 Rockford tops West Fork girls’ basketball team, 42-31 ROCKFORD – West Fork got off to a slow start in an eventual 42-31 loss to Class 2A No. 12 Rockford in the Top of Iowa Conference road opener on Friday, Dec. 2. It was the second straight game against a ranked team to begin the season for coach Rodney Huber’s team. Jacqlyn Caspers scored 10 points, posted seven rebounds and had five blocked shots to lead the Warhawks in all three categories, but got little support in the loss. The Warriors held a 12-4 advantage after the first quarter and the Warhawks spent the rest of the game trying to play catch-up. Lexi Bray also finished seven rebounds and three assists as West Fork started the season 0-2. ROCKFORD 42, WEST FORK 31 West Fork (0-2, 0-1) – Kaiitlyn Liekweg 1-3 0-0 2, Kenna Weaver 2-5 1-2 6, Kennedy Maske 0-0 0-0 0, Lexi Bray 2-3 1-6 5, Morgan Meier 3-3 0-0 6, Lexi Jones 0-2 0-0 0, Jacqlyn Caspers 5-12 0-2 10, Emily Caspers 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 14-29 2-10 31. Rockford (3-0, 2-0) – Sarah Parcher 2-10 1-4 5, Alyssa Staudt 1-2 0-0 3, Theresa Jones 0-2 0-0 0, Mackenzie Rooney 0-4 0-0 0, Morgan Thieman 3-8 0-0 6, Madison McGregor 6-14 3-9 15, Emma Staudt 6-16 1-2 13. Totals 18-56 5-15 42. West Fork Rockford

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Three-point goals – WF 1-4 (Weaver 1-2, Liekweg 0-1, Jones 0-1); Rock 1-12 (A. Staudt 1-1, Parcher 0-1, Jones 0-1, Rooney 0-2, Thieman 0-2, McGregor 0-2, E. Staudt 0-3). Rebounds – WF 26, 6 off., 20 def. (Bray 7, J. Caspers 7, Jones 4, Weaver 3, Meier 2, E. Caspers 2, Liekwegr); Rock 28, 13 off., 15 def. (E. Staudt 8, McGregor 7, Parcher 4, A. Staudt 3, Rooney 3, Jones 2, Thieman). Assists – WF 7 (Bray 3, Meier 2, Jones, J. Caspers); Rock 10 (E. Staudt 3, Jones 2, Rooney 2, Parcher, Thieman, McGregor). Steals – WF 4 (Liekweg 2, Meier, Jones); Rock 17 (Parcher 7, E. Staudt 4, Thieman 2, McGregor 2, A. Staudt, Rooney). Blocks – WF 5 (J. Caspers 5); Rock, None. Fouled out – Rock (A. Staudt).

Warhawks top N-K in dual meet What’s on the Warhawk Menu next week?

MONDAY, December 12 BREAKFAST

Cinni Minis OR Cereal, Toast LUNCH

Shrimp Shapes, String Cheese, Green Beans, Pears

TUESDAY, December 13 BREAKFAST

Cheese Omelet OR Cereal, Toast LUNCH

Chili, Cottage Cheese, Peaches, Cinnamon Roll

WEDNESDAY, December 14 BREAKFAST

ST. ANSGAR – West Fork came back from a 24-0 deficit to start the match against Northwood-Kensett to rally for a 42-34 dual victory on Thursday, Dec. 1 at St. Ansgar. The Warhawks benefited from four wins by forfeit and three pins – one a seven-second fall for topranked Jake Hansen at 145 pounds – as well as first period falls by Jarel Arbegast and Collin Meints. Coach Jared Arbegast’s team gave up a pair of forfeits and pins to start the match and quickly started its charge back to earn the win. Both teams forfeited at 106 pounds to end it. Results of the St. Ansgar match were unavailable by press time.

Apple Frudel OR Cereal, Toast LUNCH

Chicken Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Fruit Cocktail

THURSDAY, December 15 BREAKFAST

Breakfast Sandwich OR Cereal, Toast LUNCH

Tacos, Rice, Dinner Roll, Applesauce

FRIDAY, December 16 BREAKFAST

Pancake on a Stick OR Cereal, Toast LUNCH

Pizza, Bread Sticks, Corn Milk or Juice and Fruit served daily for Breakfast Milk and Salad Bar served daily for Lunch

WEST FORK 42 NORTHWOOD-KENSETT 34 113 – Zach Childress (N-K) won by forfeit; 120 – Gage Hengesteg (N-K) won by forfeit; 126 – Caden Schrage (N-K) pinned Tanner Braun 1:35; 132 – Jeff Yezek (N-K) pinned Cody O’Donnell 2:43; 138 – Bryce Groh (WF) won by forfeit; 145 – Jake Hansen (WF) pinned John Olson 0:07; 152 – Logan Benjegerdes (N-K) pinned Edson Ramirez 1:37; 160 – Spencer Proctor (WF) won by forfeit; 170 – Spencer Nash (WF) won by forfeit; 182 – Jarel Arbegast (WF) pinned Gideon Rollene 0:28; 195 – Collin Meints (WF) pinned Brodyy Branstad 1:47; 220 – Gavin Varner (N-K) major dec. Jordan Clark 13-2; 185 – Alex Bender (WF) won by forfeit; 106 – No match.

There are four weeks remaining in the NFL season and the playoff picture is coming into focus. The Dallas Cowboys have won 11 in a row for the first time in franchise history. Their 11th win was a tough-fought matchup against the Vikings on Thursday night, winning 17-15 after Minnesota failed to convert a two point conversion to tie the score. It did not end without controversy, with Sam Bradford hit in the face as he threw the ball during the failed two-point conversion attempt. There was no flag, no call to reset the play, and there is not a lot of hope for the Vikings, having lost six of their last seven games after starting the season 5-0. They are two games back of the Lions in the division with four games to go, and Detroit holding the tiebreaker. It isn’t over yet, but the Vikings playoff chances look bleak. The Cowboys have the best record in football, and I believe will battle it out with the Seahawks for the NFC. The NFC South division will be a toss up between the inconsistent Falcons, and the hot Bucs, who have won four in a row and six of eight to put themselves in position to contend for the division. That is what most teams are looking to do: get hot and peak at the right time, like the Bucs. There are some definite title contenders in the AFC, with the perennial powerhouse New England Patriots leading the way with a 10-2 record, keeping pace with the surprising Oakland Raiders. Also at 102, the Raiders keep winning, thanks to a stellar offense and a defense that can make some plays when it counts. The AFC West might be the best division in football, along with the 9-3 Chiefs, who beat Atlanta on Sunday. Then there are the 8-4 defending champs, who is desperately hoping that Trevor Siemian is back in the lineup next week. Paxton Lynch may still be the future of the franchise, but the future is not now and he has looked awful in two starts this year. As of right now, I think there are six teams that can win the Super Bowl. In the NFC: Dallas and Seattle for obvious reasons, and the Giants, who did lose this Sunday, but I wouldn’t bet against Eli in January, and before the loss the Pittsburgh had won six in a row. As for the AFC: New England should be the favorite to win it all again, even without Gronkowski. If they get home field advantage, expect them to advance to Super Bowl LI in Houston. I could see Oakland making it, on the strength of their explosive offense, but I just don’t see them winning the whole thing without a tough defense. Kansas City has a monster defense, and a great running game which compliment each other well during the playoff season, they are my second team that could win it all, if their defense continues to impress. I would have to add my Broncos in the mix as well, and even though they currently sit in the sixth seed, they have the pedigree and the talent to make a run. These last four games will let the cream rise to the top, and the talking will end and the teams must prove it.

after one quarter on their way to the easy 69-48 victory over the Eagles. Travis Fek kers scored a career-high 25 points, finishing with a double-double for coach Frank Schnoes’ team with 10 boards, adding six assists and three steals. He got help from Zach Martinek, who scored 16 and Thomas Nuehring added 10 as West Fork improved to 2-1 overall. Playing the road warriors in the early season, West Fork got its first road game of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 6 against Northwood-Kensett. West Fork 69, Eagle Grove 48 West Fork (2-1, 1-0) – Jake Nierengarten 0-1 0-0 0, Travis Fekkers 1019 3-4 25, Rylan Fleshner 1-1 0-1 3, Thomas Nuehring 3-4 3-4 10, Zach Martinek 5-10 4-4 16, Mitchell Halloran 3-5 0-0 9, Lukas Wogen 0-0 0-0 0, Kyle Rooney 0-1 0-0 0, Ian Latham 0-1 0-1 0, Dawson Zeitler 0-1 1-4 1, Austin Larson 0-0 0-0 0, Cole Hall 0-0 1-2 1, Nathan Meinders 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 2448 12-20 69. WF EG

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Three-point goals – WF 9-17 (Halloran 3-5, Fekkers 2-4, Martinek 2-4, Fleshner 1-1, Nuehring 1-2, Nierengarten 0-1). Rebounds – WF 34, 10 off., 24 def. (Fekkers 10, Mienders 6, Martinek 5, Nuehring 4, Zeitler 2, Hall 2, Team 2, Nierengarten, Fleshner, Rooney). Assists – WF 19 (Fekkers 6, Nuehring 4, Martinek 4, Halloran 2, Fleshner, Meinders). Steals – WF 8 (Fekkers 3, Latham 2, Fleshner. Nuehring, Martinek, Halloran). Blocks – WF 1 (Meinders). Fouled out – NA.

Warhawks earn first win of season EAGLE GROVE – West Fork took out its early-season frustrations out on Eagle Grove to take its first win of the season, 55-28, on Saturday, Dec. 3. The Warhawks got 12 points from Lexi Bray and 10 more from Kaitlyn Liekweg as they improved to 1-2 in this cross divisional Top of Iowa Conference game. Jacqlyn Caspers and Bray each recorded seven rebounds and both Jacqlyn and Emily Caspers had three blocked shots apiece in the victory. All but one of coach Rodney Huber’s players reached the scoring column as the Warhawks completed a three-game road swing which included two ranked teams. West Fork 55, Eagle Grove 28 West Fork (1-2, 0-1) – Kaiitlyn Liekweg 2-7 4-4 10, Alli Arndt 1-3 1-2 3, Kenna Weaver 2-7 0-0 5, Kennedy Maske 0-6 0-0 0, Lexi Bray 5-9 0-2 12, Rachael Jones 1-3 0-1 2, Alyssa Barkema 0-1 0-0 0, Morgan Meier 2-4 1-2 5, Lexi Jones 3-6 1-4 7, Payton Kuhlemeier 1-4 1-3 3, Jacqlyn Caspers 1-5 2-4 4, Emily Caspers 1-2 0-0 2, Lauren Trewin 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 20-60 12-24 55. WF EG

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Three-point goals – WF 3-19 (Liekweg 2-7, Weaver 1-2, Barkema 0-1, L. Jones 0-1, Maske 0-5). Rebounds – WF 36, 23 off., 13 def. (Bray 7, J. Caspers 7, Meier 6, L. Jones 4, E. Caspers 4, Liekweg 2, R. Jones 2, Trewin, Arndt, Weaver)). Assists – WF 9 (Liekweg 2, Weaver 2, Bray 2, J. Caspers 2, L. Jones). Steals – WF 16 (Weaver 3, Liekweg 2, Meier 2, L. Jones 2, Kuhlemeier 2, J. Caspers 2, L. Jones). Blocks – WF 6 (J. Caspers 3, E. Caspers 3). Fouled out – WF (E. Caspers).

Warhawks pull away from Rockford ROCKFORD – Tied at 42 heading into the fourth quarter, the West Fork boys basketball team outscored the Warriors 24-8 in the final eight minutes to post a 64-50 win on Friday, Dec. 2. Coach Frank Schnoes’ Warhawks got double-digit scoring from three different players as they won their first game of the season (1-1). Zach Martinek led the way with a double-double, scoring a team-high 19 points and 10 rebounds, adding three assists and a pair of steals in the victory. Travis Fekkers scored 14 and Mitchell Halloran came off of the bench to score 10. WEST FORK 64, ROCKFORD 50 West Fork (1-1, 1-0) – Travis Fekkers 6-12 2-3 14, Rylan Fleshner 4-7 0-0 8, Thomas Nuehring 1-5 2-2 5, Zach Martinek 6-12 4-4 18, Mitchell Halloran 3-9 4-4 10, Ian Latham 0-0 0-0 0, Dawson Zeitler 1-1 0-0 2, Cole Hall 1-3 3-8 5, Nathan Meinders 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 2351 15-21 64. Rockford (2-1, 1-1) – Jake Staudt 3-11 1-2 10, Zach Bushbaum 4-10 1-1 11, Alex Schriever 2-8 0-0 4, Max Rooney 1-2 0-0 2, Matt Muller 3-5 2-3 11, Kaden Lyman 0-6 1-2 1, Jared Marth 4-6 1-1 9, Ryan Bartling 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 18-51 6-9 50. West Fork Rockford

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Three-point goals – WF 3-13 (Martinek 2-4, Nuehring 1-3, Fekkers 0-1, Fleshner 0-1); Rock 8-28 (Muller 3-4, Staudt 3-9, Bushbaum 2-7, Rooney 0-1, Schriever 0-2). Rebounds – WF 36 (Martinek 10, Fekkers 7, Halloran 5, Hall 4, Team 4, Fleshner 2, Meinders 2, Nuehring, Zeitler); Rock 34, 14 off., 20 def. (Marth 9, Lyman 7, Bushbaum 5, Muller 4, Schriever 3, Staudt 2, Rooney 2, Bartling 2). Assists – WF 14 (Fleshner 5, Martinek 3, Halloran 3, Fekkers, Nuehring, Hall); Rock (Schriever 6, Bushbaum 5, Staudt 2, Muller, Lyman). Steals – WF 11 (Fekkers 3, Fleshner 2. Martinek 2, Hall 2, Nuehring, Halloran); Rock (Schriever 2, Staudt, Bushbaum, Muller, Lyman). Blocks – WF 2 (Halloran, Meinders); Rock 4 (Marth 2, Staudt, Schriever). Fouled out – None.

Clear Lake on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The Warhawks had four of their five starters finish in double-digit scoring in the 40-minute affair, but came up short. Coach Frank Schnoes’ team was led by Rylan Fleshner’s 22 points, who was 9-of-17 from the field and 2-of-3 from the free throw line. The Warhawks had to overcome a 33-23 halftime deficit to force the first extra period, getting a big third quarter to get back into it. Also scoring in double figures were Zach Martinek (17), Cole Hall (14) and Thomas Nuehring (10). While returning starter Travis Fekkers wasn’t in double-digit scoring, he had a team-high 12 rebounds, nine coming on the defensive end of the court. Martinek, who was 8-of-10 from the free throw line, added six rebounds, three steals and a pair of assists. Overall, though, West Fork missed its free throws which proved to be its undoing. The Warhawks were just 20-of-35 from the free throw line. On the converse side, three West Fork starters fouled out of the game, sending the Lions to the free throw line where they went 22of-36. West Fork had its home opener against Northwood-Kensett on Tuesday, Dec. 6 after a pair of road games over the weekend. Clear Lake 78, West Fork 75 West Fork (0-1, 0-0) – Travis Fekkers 2-7 3-7 7, Rylan Fleshner 9-17 2-3 22, Thomas Nuehring 3-8 2-3 10, Zach Martinek 4-12 8-10 17, Mitchell Halloran 0-1 0-0 0, Kyle Rooney 0-1 0-2 0, Cole Hall 6-8 2-6 14, Nathan Meinders 1-7 3-4 5. Totals 25 14-20 75. Clear Lake (1-0, 0-0) – Torian Lee 2-4 1-2 6, Nate DiCamillo 0-1 0-0 0, Nick Danielson 0-0 0-0 0, Thomas Storbeck 10-20 11-15, 33, Zach Lester 6-20 8-11 22, Drew Enke 1-5 0-0 3, Ryan Atkinson 2-4 0-0 4, Cody Matz 3-6 0-3 6, Evan Krause 1-1 1-3 3, Jaylen DeVries 0-0 0-0 0, Sean Wendel 0-0 0-0 0, Jared Penning 0-2 1-2 1. Totals 25-63 20-22 78. WF CL

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Three-point goals – WF 5-14 (Nuehring 2-5, Fleshner 2-6, Martinek 1-2, Fekkers 0-1); CL 6-20 (Storbeck 7-11, Lester 2-6, Lee 1-3, Enke 1-4). Rebounds – WF 43 (Fekkers 12, Hall 7, Martinek 6, Nuehring 5, Mienders 4, Halloran 4, Team 3, Fleshner, Rooney); CL 36 (Storbeck 7, Krause 6, Matz 5, Team 5, Atkinson 4, Penning 4, Lester 2, Enke 2, DiCamillo). Assists – WF 13 (Halloran 3, Fekkers 2, Fleshner 2, Nuehring 2, Martinek 2, Hall, Meinders); CL (Lester 8, Lee 4, Storbeck 3, Atkinson). Steals – WF 6 (Martinek 3, Fleshner 3); CL (Lester 7, Lee, Storbeck, Atkinson). Blocks – WF 4 (Fleshner 2, Nuehring 2); CL (Storbeck, Lester, Penning). Fouled out – WF (Fekkers, Fleshner, Martinek); CL (Atkinson).

PUBLIC NOTICE Probate NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501109 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD L. FRONING, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Richard L. Froning, Deceased, who died on or about November 1, 2016: You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 15th day of November, 2016, the last will and testament of Richard L. Froning, deceased, bearing the date of the 19th day of July, 2010, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Gregory N. Froning and Susan A. Ibeling were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is hereby 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 ¿le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ¿led 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 this 18th day of November, 2016. Gregory N. Froning 500 7th Street Dike, IA 50624 Susan A. Ibeling 707 State Street Ackley, IA 50601 Executors of Estate John E. Coonley, ICIS PIN No: 00007542 Attorney for Executors Coonley & Coonley 121 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 397 Hampton, IA 50441 Date of second publication 15th day of December, 2016. Published in The Shef¿eld Press on December 8 and 15, 2016

CLEAR LAKE – The Class 3A No. 8 Clear Lake girls basketball team got out to a quick start and never looked back in handing the West Fork girls basketball team a 56-35 opening loss on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The Lions were 2-0 after defeating a state-ranked Class 4A ranked Waverly-Shell Rock team the night before. They had no let-down against coach Rodney Huber’s team, taking an 18-9 lead after the first eight minutes and a 26-15 halftime advantage. West Fork was led by 6-foot-3 junior Jacqlyn Caspers, who posted 15 points, but only four of her teammates reached the scoring column. Lexi Bray led the Warhawks on the boards with six while Lexi Jones led the way in both steals (six) and assists (three). The Warhawks had two more road contests before hosting their home opener on Tuesday, Dec. 6 against Northwood-Kensett. Clear Lake 56, West Fork 35 West Fork (0-1, 0-0) – Kaiitlyn Liekweg 3-6 3-5 9, Alli Arndt 0-1 0-0 0, Kenna Weaver 0-0 0-0 0, Kennedy Maske 0-1 0-0 0, Lexi Bray 0-2 3-6 3, Lexi Jones 3-8 0-0 6, Payton Kuhlemeier 1-1 0-0 2, Jacqlyn Caspers 7-8 1-2 15, Emily Caspers 0-2 0-6 0. Totals 14-29 7-19 35. Clear Lake (3-1, 0-0) – Sara Faber 5-9 0-2 12, Julia Merfeld 0-1 0-0 0, Chloe Mueller 0-3 0-0 0, Gretchen Jones 1-8 0-0 2, McKenna Backhaus 1-2 0-0 2, Emily Snelling 9-16 1-3 20, Jessica Faber 2-8 0-0 6, Emilie Jandebeur 0-0 0-0 0, Kiersten Baalson 0-0 0-0 0, Jordyn Barragy 3-7 2-3 9, Lexi Fasbender 1-2 0-0 3, Mikayla Vanderploeg 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 23-58 3-8 56. West Fork 9 6 7 13 Clear Lake 18 8 14 16

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Three-point goals – WF 0-4 (Liekweg 0-2, Jones 0-2); CL 7-27 (S. Faber 2-4, J. Faber 2-7, Fasbender 1-2, Snelling 1-3, Barragy 1-3, Merfeld 0-1, Mueller 0-3, Jones 0-4). Rebounds – WF (Bray 6, Jones 5, Liekweg 2, Weaver 2, Maske 2, J. Caspers 2, Kuhlemeier); CL (Snelling 10, Backhaus 5, S. Faber 3, Barragy 3, Jones 2, J. Faber 2, Mueller, Fabender). Assists – WF (Jones 3, Bray 2, Liekweg, Weaver, J. Caspers); CL (Mueller 5, Jones 3, Snelling 3, Barragy 2, J. Faber, Jandebeur, Fasbender). Steals – WF (Jones 6, J. Caspers 3, Bray 2, Weaver); CL (Mueller 6, Snelling 6, S. Faber 4, J. Faber 4, Merfeld 2, Jones 2, Backhaus 2, Fasbenderr). Blocks – WF (J. Caspers 2); CL (Snelling). Fouled out – None.

PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Supervisors OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UNAPPROVED MINUTES NOVEMBER 28, 2016 Be it duly noted these minutes of 11/28/16 are UNOFFICIAL minutes. The Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 8:30 a.m., with board members Corey Eberling-Chairman, Gary McVicker and Michael Nolte present. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves the agenda as submitted with the addition of: 1) Consider/Approve Annual Urban Renewal Report, FY 15/16, due 12/1/16. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves the minutes of 11/21/16. All ayes. Motion carried. Jay Waddingham-County Engineer was present to discuss Secondary Road matters. No action taken. Susan Wulf-Flint-Healthy Harvest of North Iowa requested $2,600 for FY 17/18 Budget. No action taken. Ron Paine-landowner and Gordy Brocka-Brocka Inc. were present to discuss a waterway issue near the Paine residence, DD #65. Trustees stated that complaints had been received regarding the installation of a pump to Àow water into a man-made pond. Trustees stated that the Àow of water cannot be impeded by any obstruction in a drainage district without the permission of the landowner and the Trustees of the drainage district. The Drainage Engineer and landowner will be contacted to see if a solution is possible. 10 a.m. Toni Wilkinson-Recorder requested the hire of a second part-time position to cover for absences and enable two employees in the of¿ce on a daily basis. No action taken. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves State Weed Commissioners Annual Report 2016. All ayes. Motion carried. The Board acknowledged Manure Management Plan Renewals for: 1) Grouse Finisher Farm, #64395, owner Blue Devil Farms LLC, site located 677 Grouse Ave, Alden, sec 6, Lee Twp 2) Ellingson Finisher Farm, #59200, owner Elk Run Farms Inc., site located 543 Jonquil Ave, Iowa Falls, Sec 10, Lee Twp 3) Ron Toomsen Finisher, #57751, owner Ronald Toomsen, site located 824 Raven Ave, Geneva, Sec 26, Reeve Twp 4) SOG Enterprises LLC, #64419, owner SOG Enterprises LLC, site located 161 Thrush Ave, Ackley, Sec 16, Etna Twp, Hardin County. The Board acknowledged Notice of Intent to Issue a Permit to Weber Finisher Farm Site, Facility Id #64967. The Board acknowledged the Environmental Health and Weed Commissioner Report from 9/19/2016 through 11/22/2016. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves Annual Urban Renewal Report, FY 15/16. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, adjourns at 11:41 a.m., until December 5, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried. ATTEST: Corey Eberling, Chairman Michelle S. Giddings, Auditor and Clerk to Board Published in The Shef¿eld Press on December 8, 2016

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NIACC to present Holiday Pops Concert

The West Fork Dance Team received fifth place for their Hip-Hop routine. SUBMITTED PHOTO

West Fork Dance Team nabs first trophy from State competition

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he 2017 Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Championships were held at Wells Fargo Arena and HyVee Hall on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1 and 2. There were over 5,000 participants representing 278 high school dance teams and color guard teams. Routines were performed and judged in several categories: Pom, Jazz, Novelty, Lights, Military, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Hoopla, Prop, Kick, Show Production, Color Guard, All-Male and Coed. An expert panel of judges from across the United States judged the teams. Their scores are based on appearance, choreography, execution, technique and general effect/showmanship. Teams were awarded Division I, II, or III ratings along with trophy placements for those teams with the highest point totals. Teams were also recognized for academics, community service and sportsmanship. The West Fork Dance Team performed a Pom routine and a Hip-Hop routine at the state competition this year. They were awarded fifth place in HipHop and a Division I in Pom. The team is coached by Kaci Harper, Amy McKee and Roxanna Johnson. “The girls worked very hard on these routines and we are very proud of them,” said their coaches. “This is the first trophy for the West Fork Dance Team and the girls are very excited.” The dance team will perform on Jan. 6, 20, 21, and 27 and Feb. 3 at the half time of the basketball games. The team wants to thank the community for all their support this season.

Start Smart Workshop to be offered at NIACC The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, do market research, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Start Smart will be offered on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Iowa Works, 600 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City. The activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics. After attending Start Smart, Small Business Development Center staff will be available to assist you in reviewing your business plan, or to provide guidance with other issues. To register, contact Mary Spitz at NIACC by calling (641) 422-4342 or email her at spitzmar@niacc.edu.

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TubaChristmas to be held in Mason City The 31st annual North Iowa TubaChristmas concert will be at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 10 in Southbridge Mall’s Center Court in Mason City. Any tuba, sousaphone, euphonium or baritone player of any age who would like to participate is asked to attend a rehearsal Saturday morning in the Mason City High School band room. Registration is at 10 a.m., with a rehearsal starting at 10:30 a.m. Musicians should bring their own instrument, decorated with seasonal ornaments, lights, or bright Christmas colors, a Santa hat and music stand. TubaChristmas is a performance of favorite Christmas carols by area tuba, baritone and euphonium players. The North Iowa concert will be one of more than 200 similar tuba concerts given throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. Starting in 1985 with only six players, the North Iowa TubaChristmas has grown to be one of the largest in the nation.

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) proudly presents Holiday Pops at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 4 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 10. This presentation is part of the 2016-17 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. The same ensembles that brought the community Candlelight Christmas join together for a new holiday collaboration. With over 150 local performers on stage this show is sure to bring you into the holiday spirit. Performers will include the NIACC Concert Choir, NIACC Singers, North Iowa Choral Society, River City Chorus and members from the North Iowa Concert Band and North Iowa Orchestra. According to Musical Director Jayson Ryner, “The new format allows the performers more freedom to draw from some of the more recent holiday selections from musicals and movies.” The North Iowa Children’s choir, under the direction of Allison Day, will present “It’s Almost Christmas” from The Little Princess. The NIACC Singers will sing “Believe” from The Polar Express with a solo dance by Elyssa Wilson. The show will also include solo big band inspired performances by NIACC music majors Lydia Ouverson of Mason City singing “White Christmas” and Emily Erhardt of Fairbank singing “A Christmas Song.” Add in novelty selections including “Slow Rockin’ Christmas,” “Mele Kalikimaka,” and “Christmas Time is No Time to Diet” and you have the recipe for a fun holiday filled afternoon. Included will be Franz Biebl’s “Ave Maria;” “Glow,” by Eric Whitacre; and “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing!” as sung by the Morman Tabernacle Choir. A featured solo with orchestra of “O Holy Night,” by sophomore soprano Harleigh McKee from Webster City will surely be a highlight of the show. Ryner added, “The NIACC Concert Choir has been out on several occasions throughout the semester and received great reviews at all of our stops. Their featured spot at the end of the concert will surely be poignant and reverent.” For tickets to the show, call the NIACC Box Office at 1-888-466-4222, ext. 4188. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice.

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It’s one of Iowa’s longest running TubaChristmas events, and traditionally has been the largest in the state, drawing more than 100 tuba, baritone and euphonium players annually from North Iowa and southern Minnesota. TubaChristmas is celebrating its 43rd anniversary nationwide. It began in 1974 at the Ice Rink Stage of New York City’s Rockefeller Center, where more than 300 tuba, baritone and euphonium players gathered to honor the memory of world-renowned tuba player and Iowa native William J. Bell, who was born in Creston on Christmas Day, 1902. TubaChristmas was created by Harvey Phillips to honor Bell, and the traditional carols were specially arranged for the first TubaChristmas performance by American composer Alec Wilder, who died Christmas Eve, 1980. Phillips, an Indiana University music professor, died on Oct. 20, 2010.

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Over 100 students participated in the concert. ZACH CLEMENS PHOTO

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