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PELLA — Area residents are continuing to try to understand how a pickup was able to crush a concrete post and roar into the Pella Wal-Mart Thursday. The incident, which is still under investigation at press time, killed three women. Hundreds have gathered at candlelight vigils held at churches and in front of the store where two of the victims were employed. Fellow employees sported their blue work vests emblematic of Wal-Mart. Killed in the accident were, Ruth DeJong, 76, from Pella; Lindsey Rietveld, 29, of Bussey and Carrie Zugg, 31, of Leighton. Rietveld and Zugg were Pella Wal-Mart employees. DeJong was shopping

with her husband, Robert, who was injured. The driver of the pickup truck, Dennis Mockenhaupt, 66, of Knoxville that went inside the store was also injured. According to authorities and witnesses, Mockenhaupt was behind the wheel of a Ford F-150 pickup truck through two sets of front doors at the Market and Pharmacy entrance of the store before coming to a stop near a refrigerator in the produce department. Autposies on the three are expected to be complete next week. Authorities do not believe there was any intent by Mockenhaupt. No charges have been filed as of press time. Memorial and funeral services for the trio were still being formulated.

Mahaska Conservation Board Presents ‘The Mitten Tree’ NEW SHARON – Come out to the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area for a fun family event from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. Participants will listen to Jan Brett’s story “The Mitten� and decorate a very special pair of mittens. One mitten will be placed on the tree in the conservation center and the other mitten can go home with you. Donate a pair of warm mittens and bring them to this event! All donated mittens will be given to

a local charity to help keep people warm this winter. Mitten-shaped cookies will be available to decorate for your refreshment. Yum! This event is for all ages. Please pre-register by calling the Mahaska County Conservation Board at (641)673-9327. The Russell Wildlife Area is located at 2254 – 200 th Street, New Sharon, which is 4 miles north of Oskaloosa on U.S. Hwy. 63 and one mile east on 200th Street.

EBF School Board Adds Staff EDDYVILLE – Members of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School Board members approved the addition of paid and volunteer staff at its November meeting. The board also heard a number of reports including a presentation on a STEM program. Whitney Reber, was approved as a special education teacher and Janet Bair as bus route driver. Both approvals were unanimous. Three men were approved as volunteer wrestling coaches. They were, Brady Graham, Derek Fye, and TJ Stuart. Donna Bohlmann presented the Belin-Blank Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Excellence and Leadership Program Grant. Students from EBF recently attended a program and received honors for their work. (See sidebar story in today’s edition) EBF student CD Brinegar presented a summary of the National FFA convention and thanked the board

for providing transportation. Haegen Boyer presented information regarding the FFA Fundraisers. Lori Ihrig from the University of Iowa provided information on the focus, sustainability, and opportunity for the district. EBF is one of 10 schools in the state to receive the grant. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 19, 6 p.m., at Blakesburg Elementary. In other business: Approved Modified Allowable Growth and Maximum On-Time Supplemental Funding for Increasing Enrollment in the amount of $50,091.60 Approved Open Enrollment Out not in fall 2015 count in the amount of $103,780.60 for a total of $153,872.20 Approved the early graduation request from Taylor Keegel

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Members of the Fremont Community gathered for the monthly Lion’s breakfast Saturday to raise funds for rural neighbor Roger Lathen. Lathen was injured in a farm accident. More than 100 came out to support the Lathen family.

Belin-Blank Center Honors EBF Students EBF students Blake Leu, Shallis Loucks, and Lauren Wells of Blakesburg, and Sarah Schutt and Carson Stetter of Eddyville were among the 700 students from Iowa and throughout the nation who were recently invited to be honored at The University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center’s Recognition Ceremony. Additionally, recognized students were given the opportunity to honor a teacher they credited for having a profound influence on their lives; the students selected Donna Bohlmann and Mindy Sinnif for this honor. Students were invited to be recognized by the Center for exceptional performance in the Belin-Blank Center student talent search, for receiving scholarships for BelinBlank Center summer residential gifted programs, for being gold key awardees from the Scholastic Art and Writing program, for being a student research presenters at the Iowa Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, for being an awardee for Invent Iowa State Invention Convention, participants in STEM Excellence and Leadership program,

Sarah Schutt, Carson Stetter, Shallis Loucks, Blake Leu, and Lauren Wells or participants in the Secondary Student Training Program. Addressing the students, teachers and guests were The University

of Iowa President Bruce Harreld, Dean Dan Clay from the College of Education, and Iowa Governor Terry Branstad. Engineering Dean

Alec Scranton delivered the keynote address to teachers, and Adetayo Oladele-Ajose delivered the keynote address to the students.

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Clarification In the Nov. 24 edition of The Sun, miscommunication led to an erroneous report from the New Sharon City Council meeting of Nov. 16. The story should have read: Simmons Construction received the bid for work on North Park Street. There were four bidders on the project and Simmons was selected by the councilors. Pella Tree Service received the bid for tree removal at 302 S. Pine Street The Sun editor regrets the confusion and inconvenience of this oversight.

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Education from Ft. Hays State University in Kansas. My husband and I live in Fairfield with our three children. We like to play board games and video games and watch movies together. I cheer for the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas Jayhawks. My favorite food is peanut butter bars, and my favorite candy bar is 3 Musketeers. I am a Gryffindor, a Ghunter and a Hobbit. I have been a puppeteer and a graphic designer. One my many favorites quotes: “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you PLJKW EH VZHSW RII WR ´ ĘŠ - 5 5 Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Tom Hallgren (English-HS) My name is Tom Hallgren. I am excited to begin my tenure at EBF. I am a 2003 graduate of EddyvilleBlakesburg High School, growing up on a small farm between Eddyville and Kirkville. I graduated from UNI in 2008 with a degree in English Education, and began my teaching career at East Marshall High School in LeGrand. I’ve taught high school English at Cardinal High School in Eldon for the last five years and was also involved in several different coaching positions. I live in Ottumwa with my wife, Leah, my daughter, Abigail, and my golden retriever, Sunny. My free time is centered around spending time with my family and cheering on the Cardinals and UNI.

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Eddyville Community Foundation EDDYVILLE – The Eddyville Com mu n it y Fou nd at ion met Wednesday at 6 p.m. Many reports were made by organizations showing how the Eddyville Foundation, with the 501c3, has helped give organizations the ability to apply for donations. Officers for 2016-17 are Richard Lewman-President, Tony FentonVice President, Fran Katko-Secretary, and Molly Bruns-Treasurer.

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Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Scholarships AMES – The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications are now available for the 4-H scholarship program. Over 90 scholarship opportunities valued at over $90,000 will be awarded. The various scholarship awards range in amounts from $500 to $10,000. Certain scholarships are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food and nutrition, ag business, animal science, journalism and STEM related studies. Former and current 4-H members graduating from high school or currently attending college are eligible applicants. While a majority of the 4-H scholarship opportunities are available for students attending Iowa State University, scholarships are available to students planning to attend an Iowa Regent university, Iowa private college, Iowa community college, or any land-grant

university. Iowa 4-H members are eligible to apply for 4-H scholarships if they meet individual scholarship requirements, as determined by the scholarship donors. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student to receive scholarship awards. Information and applications for the 4-H Scholarships are now available online through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 PM, Feb. 1, 2017 for consideration. Only one application form is needed for all Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships. Eligible students may apply for more than one scholarship, however, only one scholarship per individual will be awarded per academic year. Since 1949, donors to the Iowa 4-H Foundation have provided financial resources to fund quality 4-H experiences and recognition opportunities for Iowa youth.

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Agri-Power FFA Chapter Holds a Turkey Dinner By RANDIE RICHMOND, MORGAN WELLS and ADLYNN EVELAND

EDDYVILLE – Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the Agri-Power FFA Chapter showed that they are very thankful for community. This fall season marked another year of the annual turkey dinner held by the

chapter members. Agri- Power was able to serve turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and a roll. Many people were kind enough to donate, as there was a jar for free will donation. Along with a great meal came a great dessert; every member who worked the turkey dinner brought a homemade dessert to serve.

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On Tuesday, November 29, seniors in Mrs. Hite’s Applied English classroom visited U.S. Bank in New Sharon. Students meet and listened to Jamie Wisse, President; Dale Deur, Financial Advisor; and Jeani Phillips, Universal Banker, speak of their role, the experience, and the education needed to be successful in each of their respecitve job. Students also learned the role the bank plays in the community. Thanks to U.S. Bank as well as Pat Deur, Branch Manager, for hosting and providing students insight LQWR D ZRUOG RI ¿QDQFH

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Broccoli, Mixed Fruit, Bread/Butter Wednesday, Dec. 14 Breakfast: Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, French Fries, Applesauce Thursday, Dec. 15 Breakfast: Sausage Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

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Thursday, December 8 ROCKET Submissions Due 3:20 p.m. Pick Up Band Fundraisers @ HS 4:15 p.m. BBB-JH @ Centerville 4:15 p.m. GBB-JH vs Centerville @ Blakes. 5:30 p.m. WR-JV/V @ EBF (Eddyville) Friday, December 9 9 a.m. Santa Wrkshp @ Eddyville Elem 5 p.m. BBB-9/JV/V @ Clarke 5 p.m. GBB-9/JV/V @ Clarke Saturday, December 10 10 a.m. WR-V @ Tri-County 8 p.m. HS Winter Formal

Monday, December 12 4:15 p.m. WR-JH @ EBF (Eddyville) 4:45 p.m. GBB-JV/V @ Pella Christian 5 p.m. WR-JV @ Knoxville 6:30 p.m. Concert @ Blakesburg Elementary Tuesday, December 13 4:30 p.m. BBB-9/JV/V vs Ankeny Christian 5 p.m. BBB-Parents Night 6:30 p.m. Concert @ Fremont Elementary Wednesday, December 14 9 a.m. Santa Wrkshp @ Blakesburg Elem

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these acres by Dec. 15 in order to maintain program eligibility. Failure to report these crops by the Dec. 15 deadline will result in a latefiled crop report, which amounts to a minimum fee of $46 per FSA farm. Producers are also encouraged to check with FSA to see if they are eligible to take advantage of the new continuous certification for peren-

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Thursday, Dec. 8 B: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Milk L: HS - Orange Chicken, Elem - Chicken Nuggets, Hash Brown, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Pineapple, Milk Friday, Dec. 9 B: Breakfast Cookie, Fruit, Milk L: Meatball Sub, French Fries, Sliced Tomatoes, Peppers/Onions, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk

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Wednesday, Nov. 30 Early dismissal, 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Wrestling at Lynnville-Sully, Quads 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Girls/boys basketball at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Varsity wrestling at Montezuma, 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5 JH wrestling at Montezuma, 4:15 p.m. JH girl’s basketball Lynnville-Sully, 4:15 p.m.

JH boy’s basketball at LynnvilleSully, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 JH boy’s and girl’s basketball at BGM, 4:15 p.m. Girls/boys BB v. BGM, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 Athletic Booster Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 High School Christmas Program. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 Girls/Boys Basketball v. HLV Quads, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10

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Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016

LOWER GROVE NEWS Neighbors Arlyn and Cheri Klyn, their children and families went to Dubuque to celebrate the Klyn’s 40th wedding anniversary. They went to the Grand Harbor water park hotel. In the evening they enjoyed a meal at Timmerman’s Supper Club while sitting at a huge long table. Their eldest daughter Jennifer, Barry and daughter Ellie came from Georgia to join them. Their hotel had big windows from which the grandchildren could watch the tugboats on the Mississippi river. Cheri told me that our other neighbors, Warren and Bonnie Van Wyngarden were also married 40 years and were married on that same night. Little did they know that they later on would become neighbors. That particular evening the Iowa weather did not cooperate and there was a blizzard. This provided many memories and unfortunately not all of it was good with the snowflakes falling. Sunday we had our Schmidt Christmas at Kalvin and Carrie’s house. Everyone came except Renee and she had an excuse as she was close to having her baby. Then the next day she delivered a baby boy and named him Raylan. Now we have two babies, with Layne’s little one-year old boy, Benjamin. But, Anthony and Layne live in the state of Delaware and I do not get to see him, only by Facebook. Hoping they get home for Christmas. I have been liking this nice weather, especially nice for the month of November. I think we are going to be in for a change and will get snow in the very near future. The big Christmas tree was out in the shed, so I brought it in and all the bulbs. I’m having the family here for Christmas so Grandma must have a tree!! I also have a little fibro optic tree and

By ROSEMARY SCHMIDT The Sun Correspondent which I enjoy looking at. It is difficult not to think about how much work it will be to take it all down when Christmas is over. Bah hum bug! I do enjoy the bright lights as they brighten up everything on a cloudy day. Since winter will be here soon and I want to be ready, I put the lawn chairs in the garage. Then emptied the f lower pots and stored them away. The leaves have not all blown away, but I am confident that the winter winds will take care of that. Thursday Dec. 1, a pickup truck rammed through the front door of the Pella Wal-Mart going at full speed and ended up in the produce section. Three people were killed and two people injured. Such a catastrophe for the town of Pella. You just never think of a thing like this happening in our rural area as we like to think it just happens in the big cities, but that is not the case. We need to pray for the families and for guidance on how to handle the problems and chaos that is in the world. Following are some things to pray for: 1. Gratitude: Recall anything from the day for which you are especially grateful, and then give thanks. 2. Review: Recall the events of the day, from start to finish, noticing where you felt God’s presence, and where you accepted or turned away from any invitations to grow in love. 3. Sorrow: Recall any actions for which you are sorry. 4. Forgiveness: Ask for God’s forgiveness. Decide whether you want

to reconcile with anyone you have hurt. 5. Grace: Ask God for the grace you need for the next day and an ability to see God’s presence more clearly. Now for some humor to balance out our day. RED SKELTON’S RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT MARRIAGE 1. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays. 2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California, and mine is in Texas. 3. I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back. 4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. “Somewhere I haven’t been in a long time!” she said. So, I suggested the kitchen. 5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops. 6. She got a mudpack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off. 7. I married Miss Right. I just didn’t know her first name was ‘Always’. 8. I haven’t spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don’t like to interrupt her. 9. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, “What’s on the TV?” I said, “Dust!” As an old timer, I just love the good old days when humor didn’t have to start with a four-letter word. It was clean and simple fun. I know that these sayings were about women, but as a woman I do not take offence at these ‘funnies.” Red always ended his programs with: “MAY GOD BLESS” and it was said with a big smile on his face.

TALES OF THE ANCIENT SPORTSMAN I am running on fumes today. We just returned from a five day tour to Nashville and it was so wonderful. The weather was great except for Saturday night when we went to the Grand Ole Opry. It was raining a light drizzle on us as we got off the bus and got into the line to go through security. But it was worth the discomfort. Our tickets were on the ground floor and about 15 rows back from the stage. One of my Country Music heroes, Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, was one of the MC’s and that made my day. We woke to rain on Sunday morning and drove in rain for most of the way home. Just north of Saint Louis, we began to notice some white stuff on the ground and as we entered Iowa, there was quite a bit of snow on the ground. By the time we got back to Newton where my vehicle was parked, I realized that I was not prepared for winter. I had no gloves and only a light jacket. My car was covered with snow and ice and I could only find a small scraper. Needless to say, it took a while to get on my way home. I finally arrived at home at a little after 10 and I was a dollar well spent. It was a long ride from Nashville to home, but what a fun time. We hosted this tour for Thunder Country Radio in Albia and KIIC De Jay, Beth Hunter, was the host for the station. What a neat group of fun loving Classic County Music fans joined us on the tour. It was wall-to-wall fun for the whole tour. We spent three nights in luxury at the Opryland Hotel and that place is like being lost in paradise. One evening we attend the Gatlin Brothers Christmas dinner and show with a great assortment of Christmas music and some of their hits. No Larry Gatlin show is complete without, “All the gold in California”. The second night we attended the musical, “How the Grinch stole Christmas” at the new Opry House. Our f inal night included the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman, often referred to as “Mother Church of Country Music”. As I sat there taking in the show it just seemed like Grandpa Jones was there playing the banjo, Minnie Pearl was on stage with Rod Brassfield, Stringbean was there and Roy Acuff was singing the “Wabash Cannonball”. Then I was taken back to my childhood before we had electricity. We would sit by lamplight and listen to the Opry on the battery radio. It became much better once we had electricity and then we rapidly moved into the TV age. Wow, what a time we have lived in.

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Other highlights of the tour included a morning in Paducah, KY and the National Quilt Museum as well as a stroll along the Paducah Flood Wall murals. What impressive murals and the quilts were stunning. After our time in Paducah, we went down to Patti’s 1880’s Settlement for lunch at Mr. Bill’s. Other Nashville venues that were special included; The Johnny Cash Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Lunch at the Wild Horse Saloon and some even took in the line dancing at the Wild Horse. ICE was By BURDELL HENSLEY Ancient Sportsman spectacular with ice carvings and lighting that was stunning. We also did a tour of the homes of the stars with Nashville singer, songwriter, and entertainer, Bobby Greene. Bobby goes back to days with Billy Cole at WHO and with Smokey Smith at KRNT Theatre. His tour was very enlightening and entertaining. We finished that tour with a stop at the American Pickers store in downtown Nashville. While we were gone, there was a lot of heartache in our community. The tragedy at the Pella Walmart made the news everywhere. As the details unfolded, I learned that the driver of the pickup was one of my students in my first teaching job at Twin Cedars. He apparently had a heart attack and his truck went out of control. One of the ladies killed was a college friend of the Ancient-ess and I and she and her husband have traveled with us. One of our dear church friends was released from the prison of Alzheimer’s disease last week. Janice Gleason and her husband John have been good friends for nearly 60 years and the disease had just ravaged her. Another great loss to so many folks was the passing of Lois Williams of Eddyville. Lois was the pastor for many years at the little Wesleyan Church in Eddyville and at the Pleasant Corners church. Lois had a heart for people and she was so active in helping folks in need. She and her husband Wayne raised many foster kids in their home and she was just a pillar in the Eddyville community. While I was away, there were some outstanding basketball games played. The Pella Christian and Oskaloosa boys went to double overtime before Osky took the win.

David Kacmaryinski had 32 points for the Eagles. The PC girls posted another win to go to 4-0. The Pella boys and Grinnell had an old fashioned shootout with Pella winning 96-94 and the Pella girls won handily. It is time to see what happened in our yesterdays. 45 years ago: Dec. 14, 1971- Fremont sweeps Hedrick. Dave Hibler rained in 40 points to lead the Cats to a 70-55 win. Debbie Paxton and Donna Fisher each scored 29 points to lead the Wildkittens to a 70-57 win. Dec. 14- Eddyville splits with Twin Cedars. 27 points by Barry Marshall the Sabers to a 66-52 win. Dan Taylor led the Rockets with 18 points. The Eddyville girls used 51 points by Julie Johnson to post a 72-54 win. Dec. 15- Dave DeYoung’s basket with two seconds left gave North Mahaska a 50-48 win over Montezuma. Tom Mitchell led the Warhawks with 20 points. Dec. 15- Sigourney belted Keota 83-57. Dan Arduser led the Savages with 22 points and Jack Kitzman and Jim Kahler each scored 18 points. Gary Richardson led Keota with 13 points. 25 years ago: Dec. 16, 1991- North Mahaska uses defense to top Colfax 56-37. Laird Dahm led the Warhawks with 12 points and Charlie Newport added nine. Dec. 16- Pella Christian sweeps Chariton. The boys rolled to an 85-32 win as Eric Pothoven poured in 25 points and Chad Dieleman added 17. The girls pulled away in the second half for a 57-37 win. Teresa Van Zee led the Eagles with 19 points. 15 years ago: Dec. 14, 2001- Osky used eight pins to destroy Fairfield 60-24. Getting pins for the Indians were; Kory Morrow, Owen Vore, Andy Bixley, Dominick Moyer, Aron Scott, Brandon Graham, Mike Foster and Ryan Bixler. Dec. 17English Valleys drops a cold shooting Tri-County team 66-46. Brianna Morrison led the Bears with 20 points. Christine Metz led T-C with 13 points. The T-C boys won a thriller 45-43. Cody Campbell led the Trojans with 13 points and Joey Koehn added nine. Well it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so I guess I had better give in and get ready. My old bones just don’t enjoy winter like they used to. Ice fishing and hunting in the snow were such great activities, but not anymore. Give me a warm house and a 1000 piece puzzle and I will be ready to take on winter. Have a great week and don’t get run over by a reindeer.

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This has been a busy week and every day it seems I was catching up more from the day before. But not to complain, as a good project was accomplished along with a few other things. I spent a few days getting our home ready for Christmas. So now it’s done and my husband has pronounced it good. He likes it all. He thinks getting the Christmas tree out is a lot of work, but he sure likes to gaze at it when it’s all decorated and the lights are winking at him. We even had to go outside after it got dark to see what the tree looked like as it was shimmering through the big picture window. We got the Christmas dishes out this afternoon—that is, I sat on the f loor by the small cupboard and he took the dishes I handed to him that had been stored there since late last winter. A lot easier for me than to pry myself off the floor a dozen times. Yes, it’s all a job, but when it’s done, we enjoy it, and this year I got excited the very day after Thanksgiving. We even have stuff decorated outside, but maybe I can tell you about that next time, as tonight I am done in. Suffice it to say, I am sharing a little story I wrote about 10 years ago. I hope you will enjoy it. Faithful Dogs I was raised with animals. Hogs, cows and chickens, dogs and cats, and even canaries. Dogs were a necessity on the farm as they helped the farmer guard gates, herd cattle, as well as other duties. The first dog I remember was Tex. He was a shepherd with brown, tan, and white markings. Tex was all business. He was a guard and cattle dog and took his duties seriously. He was not a play dog. We tried to get him to fetch sticks and the like, but he wasn’t for that. He stood beside my sister and me to protect us when we were outside as we were pretty little in those days. One day my little sister, who was about 3 or 4, walked up into the barn lot where the cows were. Tex walked

carefully between her and the cows, his body pressed as close to hers as he could, protecting his little charge, even veering her off the path away from the animals. Daddy taught Tex to get the cows. He would point with his finger and tell him, “Get the cows, Tex! Go get ‘em!” And off Tex would run down the path through the pasture, into the deep gully and up the other side by the pond. Then he would stand and turn around and Daddy would holler his command again. Off Tex would run past the pond and over the far hill where he was a mere speck by this time, to forage out the cows in the timber. Pretty soon, over the hill they would come, ambling their way back home with Tex at their heels. He was taught not to run the cattle, as it is no By SHERYL L. CARTER The Country Girl

joke to run with a heavy milk-filled bag. Tex would deliver the cows safely up to the barn lot and Daddy would pat his head. Tex was devoted to my father and felt amply rewarded. Tex lived to be 13 years old, 91 in people years, and finally passed away. It was a sad day for all of us and he was buried on our farm. Our next dog was a little black cocker spaniel, Mitzi. She was cute as a button, but after the initial shine wore off, for some reason we didn’t pay too much attention to her. Somewhere along here a stray dog came to our farm, a beautiful blonde collie with a long nose and a short tail. She was a sad little thing, we never knew what had happened in her previous life, but she was mighty happy with us. She became my sweetheart and we spent many happy hours together. One day she disappeared and my heart was broken. I mourned for her

for a year, always hoping she would come home, but she never did. Daddy needed another work dog, so he got Jackie, a black and white border collie. Daddy was in the process of training him for cattle work, but in the meantime, Jackie and I became best buddies. He became my dog and I loved him as dearly as he did me. He was devoted. I taught him tricks, which he performed with unwavering skill and desire to please. I stood him up on an old barrel and brushed his coat, which he loved, looking at me intently with his warm brown eyes. I was older by this time, then graduated from high school and moved into town to work. Jackie was lost without me and Mama said he would stand on his hind legs looking up the road, the last place he saw me go. I felt terrible. One day, Jackie, too, just disappeared. It was hard to have your beloved pet die or just disappear and although I had to accept it, many tears flowed. Even today some 55 years later, I still feel a little sorrow thinking about my dear, devoted friend. The next dog we got was Tony, another black and white border collie. I was pretty well gone from home by this time, but he and my little sister became good buddies. Tony was what Daddy termed an “easy keeper” as it didn’t take much food to make him fat and healthy. He was a friendly sort and had cute little habits, which endeared him to my folks. And that, with the exception of a very few, limited dogs since then, is the extent of my list of faithful dogs. I was always a cat person, too, and thankfully, we still have one, as it is so wonderful to have a furry friend to love and take care of. They give so much back. And that is the secret of dogs and cats. They ask so little and give so much back. My pet friends were always gentle, patient, friendly and good companions. I was and am so blessed. Until next time.

TAINTOR-GRANVILLE-LYNNVILLE Last Sunday, Mark and Sarah Scholten, Allen and Andrew, hosted Thanksgiving at their home. Present were, John Andrew Gertsma; Bruce, Emily, Anna and Maria Gertsma; Derrick, Annette and Georgia Zimmerman; and David and Garnet Gertsma. A Thanksgiving Day praise service was held at Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Carrol and Carolyn Bandstra were among those attending. Carrol and Carolyn Bandstra joined others at the home of their granddaughter and family, Chelsey and Jon Yanders of Altoona on Thanksgiving. Dale and Bev Flander joined the Van Wyk siblings and their families with Esther Van Wyk at Mayflower in Grinnell for Thanksgiving Sunday evening. Reggie Kaldenberg and Lyn Kinney drove to Fayette to pick up Zack Kaldenberg from college so he could be home for Thanksgiving. Lyn Kinney joined others at the home of Gene and Helen Kaldenberg on Thanksgiving. In the evening at Lyn’s, those sharing pizza were, Eric and Julie Jones; Luke, Todd, Reggie, Casey and Zack Kaldenberg; will Purscell; and uncle Victor Jones. Sympathy to the family of Roger Tice who passed away. Ninety family members attended the Van Maanen Thanksgiving at Lynnville Friends Community Center. December birthday wishes to

Luke Jones and Ralph J. Van Wyk on Dec. 2, and AdaKay Van Wyk on the 3rd. Lyn Kinney and Todd, Reggie, By ADA KAY VAN MAANEN The Sun Correspondent and Zack Kaldenberg shopped at Williamsburg on Wednesday. Tom and Theresa Anderson were at Tom’s daughter, Melia Failor and family for dinner at Baxter. Kendall and Steph Flander hosted a Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday with Steph’s mother and sister’s family, Esther Van Wyk, and Dale and Bev Flander attending. The Lynnville Women’s Club met Nov. 21 at city hall. They enjoyed making Christmas hanging decorations and an ornament led by Joyce James. The women’s club meets the third Monday of the month. All ladies, young and old, are welcome to visit and join in the club’s projects for the community. Dale and Bev Flander attended the wedding reception for Dale’s niece Kayla and Wes Mart held in Indianola. The couple married earlier this year and reside in Kansas City. Guests of Lowell and Linda Goemaat for Thanksgiving were Nicky, Kristy, Hayley, and Kirsten; and Cary and Payton Figland. Ryan and Dana McFarland and

family hosted Thanksgiving dinner at their home. Wilbur and Fontelle Terpstra were among the attendees. Ryan prepared the turkey, which Fontelle said was picture perfect and good. Melvin and Shirley Dunsbergen held Thanksgiving at their home Friday evening. Guests included Wanda Dunsbergen; Dustin and Dana Dunsbergen and family’ Julie and Larry Jones and family; Jeff and Jennifer Dunsbergen and family; and friends of the grandchildren. The Queen Esther Circle of Peoria Christian Reformed Church met for Bibke study on Nov. 30. They held a food drive, which donated to the New Sharon Food Pantry. Lois Klyn and Carolyn Bandstra attended. Sixty-eight people attended the Harvest Supper at Taintor Community Church. Lyn Kinney and Will Purscell attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Will’s cousin Sharon and Dick Temple of Newton on Saturday. Walter and Ethyl Sylvester spent Thursday-Sunday in Iowa City. They enjoyed Thanksgiving with Jim and Chris (Sylvester) Mennen and Brooke. Others were Dan and Michelle (Sylvester) Berns and Alex of Washington, Ill.; Zack and Tiffany Mennen and Lilah of Cedar Rapids, and Luke Mennen and his girlfriend Taylor. Luke is a student at Drake and will graduate in May, while Taylor is a student at Iowa State and will also graduate in May.

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Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016

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Peace On Earth By PASTOR DAVID HALL New Sharon First Christian Church Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out the same year, and it felt like an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow was once again saddened to hear his son had been seriously wounded as a lieutenant in the Army of the Potomac. Sitting down at his desk one Christmas day, he heard the church bells ringing. It was in that setting he wrote the words to this famous Christmas carol: I heard the bells on Christmas Day, Their old familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeat, Of peace on earth, good will to men. And in despair I bowed my head: ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said. ‘For hate is strong and mocks the song, Of peace on earth, good will to men.’ Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: ‘God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.’ A lot of people are having a hard time hearing the bells and singing Christmas carols this year because of what’s going on in their lives and all over the world. Like Longfellow, it’s hard for them to believe there will ever be peace on earth. If he were here today, he might write those lines again: “And in despair I bowed my head: ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said. ‘For hate is strong and mocks the song, Of peace on

earth, good will to men.’” But don’t stop there. Keep listening to the bells. On Dec. 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright finally succeeded in keeping their homemade airplane aloft for 59 seconds. They were ecstatic! As part of their excitement, they rushed a telegram to their sister in Dayton, Ohio. Their simple message was, “First sustained flight today of fifty-nine seconds. Hope to be home by Christmas.” She was so enthralled with their success, she immediately took the telegram to the newspaper and gave it to the editor. The following morning the Wright brothers’ name was splashed across the front page. The headline read, “Popular Local Bicycle Merchants To Be Home For Holidays.” He missed the whole point. And so do millions of people every December. They’re completely oblivious to the REASON for the season because they’re not listening to the bells. As Longfellow continued to listen to those church bells, ringing on Christmas Day, he wrote: “Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: ‘God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.” This Christmas, don’t turn away from the bells, turn to them. Even though you’ve got hurts that won’t seem to heal, problems that won’t go away, and burdens that tend to overwhelm and consume your soul. Don’t turn away from the Christmas carols, the Christmas programs or the Christmas services celebrating the birth of Christ. Because there’s a magnificent message of hope ringing out to you and every person in the world. It’s “GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY THAT WILL BE FOR ALL THE

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

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

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

Cedar Christian Reformed Church

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

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

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

Lower Grove Church Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

New Sharon First Christian Church Pastor David Hall www.nsfcc.org Sunday Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday WOW (Worship on Wednesdays), 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Pastor Josh Van Engen 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship

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

PEOPLE.” It’s the message that in CHRIST JESUS, the Messiah from Bethlehem’s manger, Conquering King of Calvary’s cross, and Resurrected Redeemer from earth’s empty tomb, we can find PEACE. Everlasting peace. Not only here on earth, but for all eternity. The bells are ringing. Are you listening?

New Sharon Harvest Community Church 2083 Hwy. 102 David Pinkerton, Pastor Phone: 641-295-0109 Sunday School, 8:45 a.m. Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

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

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

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

What a week last week was! On Thursday, Nov.16, we had recordbreaking high temperatures into the 70s. All that changed on Friday when the wind blew and we were all looking for the winter coats and gloves. We had spent the day in Des Moines, coming home after dark and didn’t really notice what had happened to our neighborhood. The next morning Harrison Street looked as if it had been attacked! The wind had blown from the west and we had ditches full, yards full, fences full, and drifts of corn shucks! Then came the question of what to do with them? Raking them would be endless and then how would we get rid of them? Burning them would be way too risky. Neighbors got together and a plan was put into place. By Monday afternoon, the shucks had been raked into rowed piles by the field owner, and another farmer brought in a tractor and small bale hay baler. The baling began on Harrison Street with neighbors pitching in, raking the shucks into the path of the

ago to be near their daughter, Sheryl. Many may recall Virginia as she worked in the housewares department at the Alsop store in Oskaloosa for many years. Today, Nov. 29, is National Square Dance Day! The radio reports that square dancing hit its high point back in the 1920s and half of the schools taught it to the students. I recall Mom and Dad square dancing in the 1960s and then later Greg and I took classes with the Boots and Slippers club in Ottumwa. The instructor and caller was Del Trout and we had some pretty good times with that. My friend Kathy Zimmerman of Cambridge is an active dancer, taking up the skill in just the past ten years or so. She loves it! Will we see an active return? Perhaps it is at a pace that can tolerate replaced knees and hips? Of course you have to be able to hear the calls, and that could be another problem. Other news is that the most popular word of the year is #Xenophobia. Look that one up and let me know what it is. With the next issue of the Sun being Dec. 1, I will share the senti-

BARNES CITY NEWS By MOLLIE LOVING The Sun Correspondent Hello everyone! The weekend before Thanksgiving Karen Smithson and kids, Emily, Marissa, Calvin, Vincent, and Trevin, came from Stanberry, Missouri to visit Doris and Marvin Freeborn. Angie and Clayton Smith and kids, Sierra, Sammy, and Emma, came to visit on Saturday. Also visiting on Saturday were Doris Jean Freeborn and Mary Kirk. Doris and Marvin’s anniversary and Thanksgiving were both celebrated. Jon and Jen McGuire were in Ha mpton t he weekend before Thanksgiving to celebrate the holiday with Jon’s family. Fourteen people were there enjoying the food and family time. Jon and Jen McGuire hosted a Thanksgiving Day dinner at their home. Joining them were Bob and Phyllis Rauch, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Henry, Wes Henry, and Kristi Ehle.

The Weghorst family was in Pekin, Ill., over the Thanksgiving holiday visiting family. On Thanksgiving Day Karen and Alva Calvert were at the home of Karen’s dad, Gale Conrad, in Sigourney. Forty people were there, which is actually a small group for a Conrad family gathering according to Karen! Brian and Monica Lillis and kids, Owen, Robert, and Ava, of Austin, Minnesota were among the family members there. The kids stayed with Karen and Alva through Saturday. On Sunday Karen and Alva took the kids back to Minnesota. Bruce, Brian, Andrea, and I were at South English on Thanksgiving Day at my dad’s house. Also there were Saralee Hawkinson; Dan, Jen, Cael, Myles, Bryson, and Nolan Grove; John, Melinda, Audrey, and Adam Grove; and Sue Loving. Recent birthdays were Monica (Calvert) Lillis on Nov. 27, Gary Henry on Dec. 3, and Jimolene Walston on Dec. 6. The Henry family Christmas was held on Dec. 3 at the Legion Hall in Barnes City.

The December Barnes City Fire Department meeting will be held on the 8th at 7 p.m. at the fire station. Monthly training will be held on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the fire station. The North Mahaska Christmas Program for grades 7–12 will be held on Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The NM Christmas Program for grades K–4 plus 5th and 6th grade band will be held on Dec. 15 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Deer shotgun season two starts on Dec. 10 and ends on Dec. 18. The American Legion will have their next meeting on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall. The American Legion Auxiliary will have their next meeting on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. The telephone company board will have their next meeting on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the telephone office. The next Free Blood Pressure Clinic and Coffee Time in Barnes City will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 9–10 a.m. at the Legion Hall. In the event of inclement weather, there will be no clinic. Have a great week!

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

The Sun Church Directory Updates: Updates are due weekly to The Sun before 5 p.m. on Friday. All updates, corrections or changes are welcome at email: nssun@ iowatelecom.net.

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

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ment in our holiday greeting for this year. Picture a big orange DOT truck plowing through the snow on the front of the card. Inside are instructions to sing the words to the tune of “Jingle Bells”.”Ready? Here it goes: Dashing through the snow, in an orange truck flashing lights, Won’t be Greg this year, No more working nights! Ice and snow will fall, No more night phone calls, Twenty-nine years, Enough of that...Retirement is here! Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, Oh what fun to sit and watch, snow fall night and day! With that, Greg has ended his career with the Iowa Department of Transportation as of Dec. 1, and we are very grateful to have had those years of public service. We will be staying off the roads in bad weather and encourage you to do the same. Have a safe winter!

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NM Wrestlers Pin Wins at L-S SULLY – North Mahaska’s wrestling team wasted no time showing they are stronger and ready to compete for the South Iowa Cedar League title. Though just one outing, the Warhawks went 3-0 in duals and lost just six matches. North Mahaska topped Pekin, 42-15; Belle Plaine 6012; and Lynnville-Sully 48-12. North Mahaska was able to take advantage of a large number of forfeits while yielding only seven of their own. Weights 106 and 138 were open in all three duals. Braden Tyrrel, Joel Davis, Tyler Strasser, Shaun Clark, Griffen Molenburg, and Reece Strasser went 3-0 at the meet. Chance Parrish, Jarrett Stodghill, Dylan Comstock, and Luke Groves finished 2-1. North Mahaska 60 Belle Plaine 12 (BP, NM) 106, Double Forfeit, 0, 0 113, Joel Davis (NM) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 120, Dakota Henry (BP) over Unknown (For.), 6, 0 126, Tyler Strasser (NM) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 132, Jarrett Stodghill (NM) over Nathan Clemann (Belle Plaine) (Fall 0:19), 0, 6 138, Double Forfeit, 0, 0 145, Shaun Clark (NM) over Christian Duncan (BP) (Fall 2:59), 0, 6 152, Griffen Molenburg (NM) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 160, Dylan Comstock (NM) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 170, Luke Groves (NM) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 182, Reece Strasser (NM) over Ethan Allie (BP) (Fall 2:12), 0, 6 195, Joey Schwenn (BP) over Unknown (For.), 6, 0 220, Braden Tyrrel (NM) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 285, Chance Parrish (NM) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 Team Score:, 12, 60 North Mahaska 48 Lynnville-Sully 12

( LS NM) 113, Joel Davis (NM) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 126, Tyler Strasser (NM) over Josh Dunsbergen (LS) (Fall 1:15), 0, 6 132, Jarrett Stodghill (NM) over Ty Breeden (LS) (Fall 3:28), 0, 6 138, Double Forfeit, 0, 0 145, Shaun Clark (NM) over Caden Dunsbergen (LS) (Fall 2:39), 0, 6 152, Griffen Molenburg (North Mahaska) over Cayden Johnson (LS) (Fall 1:22), 0, 6 160, Sage Zylstra (LS) over Dylan Comstock (NM) (Fall 1:17), 6, 0 170, Luke Groves (NM) over Bryson Barnett (LS) (Fall 4:00), 0, 6 182, Reece Strasser (NM) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 195, Double Forfeit, 0, 0 220, Braden Tyrrel (NM) over Aaron Van Der Krol (LS) (Fall 2:36), 0, 6 285, Caleb Barnett (LS) over Chance Parrish (NM) (Fall 4:46), 6, 0 Team Score:, 12, 48 North Mahaska 42, Pekin 15 (NM, P) 220, Braden Tyrrel (NM) over Unknown (For.), 6, 0 285, Chance Parrish (NM) over Unknown (For.), 6, 0 113, Joel Davis (NM) over Unknown (For.), 6, 0 126, Tyler Strasser (NM) over Elijah Sieren (P) (Fall 1:13), 6, 0 132, Zach Hammes (P) over Jarrett Stodghill (NM) (Fall 4:53), 0, 6 138, Double Forfeit, 0, 0 145, Shaun Clark (NM) over Isaiah Wittrock (P) (Fall 3:52), 6, 0 152, Griffen Molenburg (NM) over Hunter Conger (Pekin) (Dec 9-4), 3, 0 160, Dylan Comstock (NM) over Kaden Baker (P) (Dec 6-5), 3, 0 170, Keaton Baayen (Pekin) over Luke Groves (NM) (Dec 6-5), 0, 3 182, Reece Strasser (NM) over Jordan Hixson (P) (Fall 3:25), 6, 0 195, Connor Reed (P) over Unknown (For.), 0, 6 Team Score:, 42, 15

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MONTEZUMA – Saturday was a competitive day for the North Mahaska wrestling team. The Warhawks earned four place winners and finished with 93 points for fourth place in the 11-team meet. Pella won the meet with 155.5 points followed by Pleasnatville with 127 and East Marshall with 110. Reece Strasser and Braden Tyrell finished second at 182 pounds and 220 respectively. In his championship match, Strasser faced Pella’s Ashton Messer and lost by fall in 2 minutes 59 seconds. Tyrrel was pinned by Pleasantville’s Chaz Clark in 2:56. Shaun Clark ear ned a fourth place finish losing a 4-2 decision to Cole Widmer of Montezuma at 145 pounds. Griffen Molenburg ost a wild 17-11 decision to LynnvilleSully’ Cayden Johnson. Team Scores: 1. Pella 155.5; 2. Pleasantville 127; 3. East Marshall 110; 4. North Mahaska 93; 5. Waukee JV 85; Marshalltown 82.5; 7. Lynnville-Sully 65; 8. Montezuma 49.5; 9. Lone Tree 35; 10. BGM 25; 11. Tri-County 20. 145 Results 1st Place - Ethan Speltz of Pella 2nd Place - Parker Carey of Waukee JV 3rd Place - Cole Widmer of Montezuma 4th Place - Shaun Clark of North Mahaska 1st Place Match Ethan Speltz (Pella) 5-0, Sr. over Parker Carey (Waukee JV) 1-1, Sr. (TF-1.5 3:45 (18-2)). 3rd Place Match Cole Widmer (Montezuma) 3-3, So. over Shaun Clark (North Mahaska) 4-2, Sr. (Dec 4-2). 152 Results 1st Place - Reese Hageman of Marshalltown

2nd Place - Dalton Roberts of BGM 3rd Place - Cayden Johnson of Lynnville-Sully 4 th Place - Griffen Molenburg of North Mahaska 1st Place Match Reese Hageman (Marshalltown) 4-0, Sr. over Dalton Roberts (BGM) 2-1, Jr. (Fall 2:41). 3rd Place Match Cayden Johnson (Lynnville-Sully) 6-2, Jr. over Griffen Molenburg (North Mahaska) 4-3, Sr. (Dec 1711).

182 Results 1st Place - Ashton Messer of Pella 2nd Place - Reece Strasser of North Mahaska 3rd Place - Austin Flesher of Pleasantville 4th Place - Cole Nauman of East Marshall 1st Place Match Ashton Messer (Pella) 5-1, Sr. over Reece Strasser (North Mahaska) 4-1, Sr. (Fall 2:59) 3rd Place Match Austin Flesher (Pleasantville) 5-2, Sr. over Cole Nauman (East Marshall) 2-2, So. (Fall 5:23). 220 Results 1st Place - Chaz Clark of Pleasantville 2nd Place - Braden Tyrrel of North Mahaska 3rd Place - Hunter Foubert of Montezuma 4th Place - Dustin Stoner of Montezuma 1st Place Match Chaz Clark (Pleasantville) 4-0, Jr. over Braden Tyrrel (North Mahaska) 5-1, Jr. (Fall 2:56). 3rd Place Match Hunter Foubert (Montezuma) 6-1, Sr. over Dustin Stoner (Montezuma) 2-2, Jr. (Fall 1:03).

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EBF Girls Cruise Past Centerville CENTERVILLE — For eight minutes Centerville was able to put up a fight against South Central Conference foe Eddyville-BlakesburgFremont. Then the Rocket girls’ pressure defense jets kicked in and Centerville found themselves on the off side of a 52-23 loss. Centerville held a 12-10 first quarter lead, but

was outscored 27-6 in the next two quarters including no points in the third period. EBF received double-digit scoring from three players including a 3-for-5 effort from the 3-point line by senior Claire Jager, who finished with 12 points. Senior Taryn Swartz powered the Rocket scoring attack

with 15 points and junior Torie Alexander added 10. Sophomore Katie George paced Centerville with eight points. Madeline McDonald had seven. The only stat the Big Reds won was the rebounding pulling down 27 to EBF’s 23. Juniors Randie Richmond and

Alexander grabbed eight and six respectively, and another junior Emma Bunnell grabbed five. Senior Briana VerSteegh doled out four assists and Bunnell gave three. EBF 10 16 11 15 – 52 C’ville 12 6 0 5 - 23

EBF Wrestlers Win Triangular WELLMAN – Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont opened the 2016-17 wrestling campaign with a solid effort at Mid-Prairie Tuesday. The Rocket matmen won all three duals defeating English Valleys 67-12, Mid-Prairie 51-27 and Wapello 5125. “We looked really good for our first meet of the year against some very quality opponents, including place winners from last year’s state tournament and six opponents who

are currently ranked in the top 10 in the state.,� said EBF Coach Brett Little. “The boys competed hard and I was very impressed with their effort.� One of Little’s top newcomer, freshman Sage Walker, had a great start to his varsity career going 3-0 on the night with three falls at 120 pounds. Another freshman, Joey Boyer, also went 3-0 with a fall at 152 and his brother, junior Dakota Boyer, went 3-0 on the night at 145

with two falls. Returning state qualifier from last year, Alex Hanna went 3-0 with two falls at 138 and Austin Angle, ranked No. 10 at 182 went 3-0 with a major decision and a fall. Tyler Landgrebe, ranked No.10 at 106 had a tough first match of the season loss to Devon Meeker of Wapello at 113, who is currently ranked No. 2 at that weight. Dalton Griffiths by far had the toughest night for EBF wrestling

Zach Axmear, currently the topranked wrestler from English Valleys, and Rogan Pforts currently ranked No. 4 from Wapello and had another very tough opponent from Mid-Prairie. “Neither of them wanted to start their seasons off with losses obviously, but they both wrestled well against some of the best kids in the state and will learn from it and move forward,� said Little.

EBF Girls Hold Off Albia, 55-41 EDDYVILLE – Big starts are always good for a basketball team. The more points scored over an opponent in the first quarter means fewer may be needed late in the game. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont outscored Albia 15-3 in the first quarter, then held off a Blue

Demon rally in the second half to secure a 55-41 South Central Conference girl’s basketball game. EBF (3-2, 2-0) staved off Albia in period two to hold a 27-17 lead at intermission. Albia (3-2, 1-1) then scored 20 and held EBF to 15 in the third period. The Rocket defense

came to the forefront limiting Albia to just four points in the final quarter to secure the victory. EBF was able to collect 11 steals including four by junior Randie Richmond, who also pulled down a team-high five rebounds and scored seven points. Seniors Claire Jager

and Briana VerSteegh scored 16 and 13 points respectively. Senior Taryn Swartz added seven more. Albia EBF

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First Quarter Run Proves Fatal For EBF CENTERVILLE — For the Edd y v i l l e - Bl a k e s b u r g- Fr e m o n t Rockets slow starts prove dangerous. Such was the case in the season opener at Centerville Tuesday. The Rockets were outscored by 10 points in each of the first two periods then battled back to fall 85-74 to Centerville.

The Rockets had no answer for Centerville seniors Colton Belloma and Brett Kauzlarich, The duo combined for 44 points in the first half as each reached 30 points on the night. Belloma scored 34 while Kauzlarich had 33. Kauzlarich added 10 rebounds for a double-double and led all defenders with four

blocked shots. A pair of sophomores paced the Rocket attack. Gabe Larkin netted 18 points and Trey Moore chipped in 10. Three others added eight points including, senior Peyton Walker, junior KJ McCrea, and sophomore Wyatt Klyn. Centerville jumped up 19-9 in the

first quarter and led 47-27 at intermission. EBF won the final two periods, but the deficit was too much to overcome. Klyn and Larkin led the Rocket rebounders with eight and seven respectively. Walker doled out four assists while McCrea had five and three steals.

The Song That Rings In The Night By RD KEEP, The Sun Editor Nearly 200 years ago, in 1816, a young priest by the name of Joseph Mohr created the text to a Christmas carol that still is sung with reverence each year. Mohr penned his words in the form of a poem in Mariapfarr in the Lungau region of Salzberg, Austria, where he was living at the time. Mohr’s words sat only on paper until December 1818 when the priest wanted a song to share with his congregation on Christmas Eve. The following is a story penned and orated by the late Ralph Childs at KMA Radio in Shenandoah. “In a little Austrian village a priest stared out into the darkness. It was Christmastime in the year of 1818. The sun had drifted behind the frosted peaks of the mountains ringing the town of Rogendorf, where in almost despondency sat the Rev. Joseph Mohr. A serious problem tormented him. The village priest and organist Franz Gruber of the tiny church of St. Nicholas had spent many days working out plans for a festive Christmas observance. But the church organ was broken. Mice had destroyed the bellows. Only six hours remained to prepare a sermon before Midnight Mass and words would not come. Suddenly there was a sharp pounding at the door, it burst open and a man stood in the doorway, snow mantling his shoulder. A mile up the mountain a young woman had given birth and she wanted the child to be baptized at once. Would Father Mohr please come quickly? The priest reached for his hat and coat. He knew it would take hours to make the trip; the narrow streets were choked with drifts. The journey seemed to take an eternity, but the sight of the proud radiant mother and her new baby brought a curious peak to Father Mohr.

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NEW SHARON – North Mahaska limited Colfax-Mingo to single-digit scoring through the first three quarters en route to a 49-32 over the visiting TigerHawks. CM did outscore North Mahaska in the final period, but solid defense kept the TigerHawks at bay. “We were very aggressive tonight and that was what we wanted to do,� said NM coach LE Moore. “We did what we had to do. We need to shore up our passing though.� North Mahaska came out strong scoring 14 points in the first and 12 more in the second for a 26-14 lead. Out of halftime the defense was stiffer holding CM to just three points. The TigerHawks outscored NM 15-11 in the final frame, but was never able to climb past the punishing defense. Freshman Paige Layman had a solid f loor game with six steals and doled out five assists. Fellow freshman Kassidi Steel led all scorers with 15 points. Junior Mallory Klinker chipped in with eight points, freshman Cheyenne Shaw added seven off the bench. Senior Kalleen Chamberlain had six and grabbed four rebounds. Colfax-Mingo sophomore Payton Rhone had 14 points. The Warhawks played at Lynnville-Sully Friday.

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska found the opening basketball game of the season a challenge Friday when they hosted the Tigerhawks of Colfax-Mingo. The host Warhawks built a seven-point lead at the end of the first quarter and maintained that distance into the third quarter. North Mahaska used free throws down the stretch to seal a 63-52 victory. The Warhawks saw that lead dwindle before building a 15-point edge at the end of the third quarter as the two South Iowa Cedar League foes battled back and forth. NM led 32-24 at halftime and 50-35 after three periods. Colfax-Mingo, despite losing the services of their big man inside Jarod Nichols to an injury in the first half, kept close until Reagan Van Dyke collected his fourth foul with two and half minutes to play in the third period. NM held a six-point lead and by the end of the period had taken control 50-35. The Warhawks were able to put the game away in the final 1:28 hitting 6-of-9 free throws and limiting Colfax-Mingo to a pair of buckets. “We jumped on them early and that’s what we wanted to do,� said NM coach Seth Streebin. “Our defense is coming along, but we have to look how we take care of the ball.� Senior Brandt Fleener led the Warhawk charge with 20 points, five rebounds including four on the offensive side, and four steals. Jac Munson had 13 points, seven

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It was a battle underneath the basket as North Mahaska topped Colfax-Mingo for the Warhawks’ second league win in as many tries.` CM 7 7 3 15 – 32 NM 14 12 12 11 – 49

Hawks Too Much for Young Warhawks By RD KEEP The Sun SULLY – LE Moore knows his young team will have to take some lumps when they play South Iowa Cedar League games particularly early in the season. He is optimistic his team will improve. His North Mahaska Warhawks tried to stay toe-to-toe with rival Lynnville-Sully Friday, but a tough third quarter saw the host Hawks upend North Mahaska, 46-37. “We had good looks we just couldn’t get the ball to fall,� said Moore. “We’ll get better and we’ll be more mature with the ball.� North Mahaska played six freshmen in the game while LynnvilleSully played mainly two seniors, two juniors and a sophomore. Two other juniors came off the bench for the Hawks. L-S came out firing and slowly built an 11-6 edge after one quarter. North Mahaska came back to outscore the Hawks to gain a 21-20 advantage at intermission. The third period proved disastrous as shots would not roll in while the Hawks seemed to have the basketball bounce their way. Freshman Cheyenne Shaw was a bright spot for the Warhawks coming off the bench to score five points and grab a team-high six rebounds. “Chy came in and gave us a boost,� said Moore. “It made a difference at that time. Kalleen (Cham-

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North Mahaska’s Cole Rozendaal goes up for two of his eight points against Colfax-Mingo. rebounds, four steals and three as- nine rebounds. He also had four sists. Senior Milan DeJong just steals and three assists. missed double figures with nine Jonathan Jacobs led CM with 12 points with five rebounds and five points, six rebounds and four asassists. sists. Cole Rozendaal scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds, CM 8 16 11 17 – 52 and Andrew Goemaat scored five NM 15 17 15 16 – 63 points and grabbed a team-high

NM Boys Fall to Hawks By RD KEEP The Sun

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North Mahaska freshman Paige Layman battles Lynnville-Sully seQLRU %UHQQD /DQVHU IRU D EDOO LQ WKH ¿UVW KDOI berlain) worked hard and was able to Lynnville-Sully remained perfect on get shots down.� the season behind Cason Fisk’s 13 Freshmen Kassidi Steel and Paige and Mariah Vos’s 11 points. Jelissa Layman led the Warhawk scoring Rozendaal had nine, Camryn Ruswith 13 and 11 points respectively. sell had six as did Brenna Lanser. Chamberlain finished with six. Steel North Mahaska hosted BGM on also doled out five assists and col- Tuesday. lected five steals. Freshman Jade Hay had three steals and blocked NM 6 15 2 14 – 37 two shots. LS 11 9 11 15 – 46

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SULLY – North Mahaska was held scoreless in the first quarter and could not climb the ladder in a 5537 loss to Lynnville-Sully Friday. The visiting Warhawks outscored L-S 21-12 in the final period, but the deficit was too much. L-S was able to outscore North Mahaska (1-1) by 10 points in the third and trailed 43-16 going into the final frame. “Sometimes you have a bad shooting night and sometimes you have what we had,� said NM coach Seth Streebin. “I called a timeout and challenged their manhood a bit.� Senior Jacob Sherburne came off the bench with 5 minutes 25 seconds to play and dropped a 3-pointer that began a 16-2 run to close out the game. Sherburne’s trey was just what Streebin and his Warhawks were looking for. “Sometimes it’s contagious,� said Streebin. “It says a lot about our team to keep battling and make a run.� Senior Brandt Fleener led North Mahaska with 12 points. He was the lone Warhawk in double figures. Jac Munson hit for nine points, Milan DeJong had seven and Cole Rozendaal scored five. Junior Brevin Hansen hit three treys to lead the Hawks with 15 points. Rylan James chipped in 10. North Mahaska hosts BGM and

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