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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.

Santa Claus is coming to town! 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.

Merchant Holiday Party is Dec. 17 The annual Sheffield Merchants Holiday Party will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, beginning at 1 p. m., at the First Grace Baptist Church, located on East Gilman Street. There will be refreshments of hot cider, coffee and cookies served. Drawings will be held for “Sheffield Bucks” totaling $600. There will also be gift certificates and two subscriptions to The Sheffield Press present

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A century old tradition Dougherty has a 117-year-old Nativity scene BY ZACH CLEMENS In the small town of Dougherty, which boasts just over 50 residents, 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 wasn’t 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 money was raised and the figures purchased, said 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. Pat-

rick’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 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.

There will soon be some new security features at entrances for West Fork schools in both Rockwell and Sheffield. The West Fork Board of Education unanimously approved the purchase equipment to be able to lock all doors on both campuses throughout the school day. The purchase is in part a response after community members came to the October Board meeting and voiced their concerns over school safety. West Fork Superintendent Darrin Strike asked Electronic Engineering out of Mason City to come out and assess the campuses. The company had previously installed the school’s magnetic locks on all the doors. “I contacted them and said we would like to be able to lock down our facilities during the school day,” Strike said. They looked at all the entrances and determined what the school can do to lock it all down. The company suggested installed cameras at the main access points, with an intercom system and buzzer. This way a visitor will have to buzz the office, and if deemed safe, someone from the office can unlock and let them in. There are three different entries on the Sheffield campus and one at Rockwell. The east side entrance at the high school will be opened at designated times for students to enter and then closed once classes begin. Strike hopes that the new cameras will be installed by the end of the calendar year, and definitely be installed before the end of the school year.

Holiday food fair fun 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 is different, its amazing how people come up with so many different ideas,” said Carla Nelson, longtime congregation members and has volunteered 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 and there is a large assortment off 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. “Its great fellowship, a great way to get some holiday treats and presents and have fun,” Nelson said.

Rudolph lands at West Fork T h e We s t Fork Elementary School presented “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer” as their winter concer t per formance. There was a full crowd on hand for the performance on December 1. Each student was in full costume with over 100 students participating.

The West Fork Elementary School sang multiple classic holiday hits in full costume during their presentation of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

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After nearly 40 years of working gional offices, as well as the corpoin the finance industry, Blaine Lenz, rate office of The Travelers in HartSenior Vice President ford, CT. at First Security, will In 1996, Blaine be retiring. The public moved back to Iowa is welcome to join him and assumed the posiin celebration of his retion of President of the tirement on December Brenton Bank at Eagle 16 from 1 to 4 PM at Grove, Iowa. After the First Security office Brenton Banks sold lobby in Hampton. to Wells Fargo Bank Blaine grew up on in 1999, Blaine acthe Lenz family farmcepted a position as Seing operation in Hamnior Vice President at ilton County, Iowa, Hampton State Bank in Blaine Lenz which included row Hampton, Iowa, which crop farming and cattle feeding. was recently purchased and merged Family members continue to own into First Security Bank & Trust of and live on the farm to this day. He Charles City, Iowa. graduated from South Hamilton Blaine has always had a strong Community School District. interest in production agriculture and In 1978, Blaine graduated from lending. He has very much enjoyed Iowa State University with a B. S. serving all of his customers, and pardegree in Ag Business as well as a ticularly those involved in agriculminor in Finance. Upon gradua- ture. tion from ISU, he was employed by Blaine and his wife, Cheryl, live The Travelers Insurance Companies in Story City, Iowa, which is within with the real estate group. Here, his 10 miles of where they both grew up. responsibilities included real estate He continues to be actively involved loans to customers for the financ- in the management of the family ing of farmland, and the purchase, farming operation. management, and sale of farmland First Security Bank & Trust has for clients. During his time with The over $500 million in assets, with loTravelers, Blaine worked through- cations across North Central Iowa out the United States and held senior and headquarters in Charles City. management positions in the Des Member FDIC. Moines, Chicago, and Memphis re-

First Security honors Marge Schurman After 35 years of working in the tary for the Hampton-Dumont Dolfinance industry, Marge Schurman lars for Scholars Board, and she is retiring from her position as Mar- was also Past President and board ket President at the First Security member of the Dumont Community Library for many Dumont office. Her years. Currently, she open house will be is a Loan Committee at the Dumont office member for the Butler from 9 AM – 12 PM County REC, Treasuron December 9 and the er and Past President public is welcome to of the Dumont Comjoin her in celebration. munity Club, Member Marge was born in of the Hampton RoLaramie, Wyoming. tary, Alternate Loan She attended Laramie Committee Member Public Schools and for Blackhawk Ecothen went on to graduMarge Schurman nomic Development, ate from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor’s and Vice President of the Franklin of Science degree in Accounting in General Hospital Foundation Board. Not only has Marge been busy in May of 1979. While in college, she also twirled baton with the Univer- the banking world and as a volunsity marching band. Since graduat- teer in her community, but she and ing from the University of Wyo- her husband, Curt, also have a farmming, Marge has worked 32 of her ing operation that consists of producing corn, soybeans, and alfalfa 35 working years in banking. Marge started her career as an and also managing a cow calf herd. Accountant in Wyoming and later, Curt has been farming near Kesley, when she moved to Iowa, as an Ac- Iowa for 45 years. He and Marge countant for Community Elevators, met when she was visiting a friend Inc. in Kesley, Iowa. Her first posi- that had moved to Iowa from Wyotion within a bank was as Assistant ming. They later married. Marge and Curt have two chilCashier and Student Loan Officer at State Bank of Dumont. Later, State dren, Shauna Schurman-Zhuravlev Bank of Dumont was sold to Liberty and Kendra Mosman. Shauna is Bank and Trust in 1993, and Marge married to Dmitri Zhuravlev and was promoted to Loan Officer. In they have one son, Kane, who is just 1997, Liberty Bank and Trust was 19 months old. Kendra, who is maracquired by Commercial Federal ried to Chris Mosman, has 3 daughSavings and Loan and then, in 2001, ters—Vanessa (4), Milani (3), and First Security bought that branch. Ella (10 months). Marge served as Vice President/ After retirement, Marge plans to Branch Manager during the years continue to work in the family farmCommercial Federal Bank owned ing operation. Marge and her famthe office and Marge continued with ily also own and operate Bottom’s this duty when the branch turned Mobile Home Park in Laramie, over to First Security. In 2012, First Wyoming which involves spending Security promoted her to Market time in her home town several times President. Marge’s primary duties throughout the year. She hopes to throughout the years has included even increase her involvement with real estate lending, commercial that company after retirement. Curt and agricultural lending, consumer and Marge also plan to travel and lending, and operations. She also visit new places. Marge is especially has been self employed as a tax pre- excited to spend more leisure time with her children and grandchildren parer. Marge has also been a very in- and looks forward to being more volved volunteer in her community. available to help with the care of her In the past, she was a member of the grandchildren as her daughters and Butler County Women in Banking their husbands travel with work and group, she was a board member of are starting new businesses. the Butler County Board of Health, First Security Bank & Trust has a Mentor at Hampton-Dumont over $500 million in assets, with Schools for four years, Trustee at locations across North Central Iowa United Methodist Church, a mem- and headquarters in Charles City. ber of the Hampton-Dumont Girls Member FDIC. Athletic Booster Club, the Secre-

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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,� 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 “news� articles, each eager to share the big revelation that will “blow the whole thing wide open.� 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 actu-

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Travis Fischer ally 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.� 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.

Playoff picture coming into focus 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 up. 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 10-2, 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

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 121 2nd St., N., Rockwell Phone 822-4919 Pastor Ken Livingston Sundays 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Time 10 a.m. Sunday School FIRST REFORMED CHURCH 620 2nd St., Meservey Phone 358-6151 Rev. Rodney Meester Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 404 Maple St., Thornton Phone 998-2004 Pars. 358-6107 The Rev. Crystal Oberheu Sundays 9 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Wednesdays 5:45 p.m. Confirmation HANFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH 12411 Spruce Ave, Mason City Phone 423-7376 641-822-4657 Pastor Scott Sokol Sundays 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sun. Worship HOLY NAME CHURCH 507 1st Ave NW, Rockford Phone 822-4950 Fr. Walter Brunkan Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass

North Iowa Area Community College Presents Holiday Pops 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, December 10, 2016. This presentation is part of the 2016-2017 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 in-

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, WELS 670 12th St. NE Mason City IA 50401 Phone: (641) 424-3503 Pastor Robert Harting Pastor’s cell: 641-455-3562 Sundays: Feb.-July - Worship: 10:30 a.m. Aug.-Jan. - Worship: 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Bible Study 7 p.m. RICHLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELS 300 Elm St., Thornton Phone 998-2642 Pastor’s cell: 641-455-3562 www.richlandlutheran.com Pastor Robert Harting Sundays Feb.- July: Sunday School/ Bible Class: 7:30 a.m. Worship: 8:30 a.m. Aug.- Jan.: Sunday School/ Bible Class: 11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m.

SACRED HEART CHURCH 305 Elm St., E., Rockwell Phone 822-4950 Fr. Rodney Allers Sundays 8 a.m. Mass SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 810 First St., Meservey Phone 358-6277 Pars. 358-6107 The Rev. Crystal Oberheu Sundays 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sun. School 9:45-10:15 a.m. Coffee 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. Confirmation ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH 1001 9th Ave. S. Clear Lake Phone 357-3214 Msgr. Lilip Saturdays 4 p.m. Mass Sundays

spired 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 1-888-4664222, extension 4188. Tickets may also be purchased online at www. niacc.edu/boxof ice. Please note the change of performance time from previously advertised information.

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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

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Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to authorize Rod McKinney to investigate a problem in Drainage District 25 as reported by Tom Weaver, Drainage District 99 Main Line as reported by Tom Weaver and Drainage District 67 as reported by Larry Kalke. Motion passed unanimously. Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to cancel outstanding warrants for more than one year ago. Motion passed unanimously. Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to approve the AY2014 Annual Renewal Report for the Cerro Gordo County Corridor Urban Renewal Area. Motion passed unanimously. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to adjourn at 10:17 a.m. Various tabulations, reports, correspondence and other documents that were presented at today’s meeting are placed on file with the supplemental minutes. ATTEST Chairman Casey Callanan Board of Supervisors Kenneth W. Kline, County Auditor Cerro Gordo County Published in The Pioneer Enterprise on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016

Reporting from the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse Marriage License Civil Court The court handled four child support matters. Katherine Langlas vs. Fareway Store Inc. Case dismissed with prejudice on November 23. Melissa and Bradley Schoneberg vs. Gloria Hegland. Case dismissed with prejudice on November 23. District Court The court handled seven probation revocation and two cases of contempt. Adam Bates, 38, Rockwell, pled guilty on November 28 to Driving While Barred. Bates was sentenced to 14 days in jail, fined $625 plus 35% surcharge, and $254 in costs. Thomas Smith, 41, Britt, pled guilty on November 23 to Possession of a Controlled Substance Second Offense. Smith was sentenced to one year in jail (358 days suspended), placed on two years probation, fined $625 plus 35% surcharge (suspended), $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, $10 DARE, and $181 in costs. Krista Mary, 36, Mason City, pled guilty on November 29 to Theft in the Fifth Degree (pled from Theft in the Third Degree). Mary was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $100 in costs. Todd Sutton Jr., 25, Mason City, pled guilty on November 28 to Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana 3rd or Subsequent Offense. Sutton was sentenced to two years in prison (suspended), placed on two years probation, 180 days in a residential facility, fined $625 plus 35% surcharge (suspended), $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, $10 DARE, and $260 in costs. An additional charge of Public Intoxication Second Offense was dismissed. Michael Dalluge, 21, Mason City, pled guilty on November 28 to Theft in the Third Degree. Dalluge was sentenced to two years in prison (suspended), fined $625 plus 35% surcharge (suspended), $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $148 in costs.

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The compa City Counc student leader noted that a but did not waive an Jensen said warran allow for resi- increase for the additional work tap and Âżttings. partnered with t since then. ilwom goes on to state for the is could be grante d to al Honor SoThe ordinance shut off the wa- ing, as Counc get back with resi- in contacNovember recycling date Weier now does be taxed as resito the district’s Nation The d to that dential use, and can that the Council Clerk Lorna are being made has to Librar y. rns about bills, she wante that if the city ciety and plans reaching out into th said the Council asks aRockwell Public ell City Council ayment of utility any dents who had some conce the 10 , and dential. He also their recycl any ordinance Rockw have students to form partnerter for “non-p have or next waive to The ence Noplease ne e, neglig has the right on Wednesday, . the communitiesorganizations. 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eighth grade The West Fork invites area Class join U.S. History memb ers to comm unity local veterans at them as they honor 11 at 10 a.m., s on Friday, Nov. ell campu Rockw the West Fork vetgym. honor will The program prewith student e servic eran’s music by the Westl sentations and and band. Specia Fork chorus Jake Miller, of guest will be servic e inThorn ton. Jake’s m, 2002-06 Freedo cludes: Iraqi on active duty in the U.S. Army10 on Army Reand from 2008serve . dist Church The United Methoe coffee and women will providn’s and comcookies for veterafollowing the ers munity memb program.

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Brandon Page, 43, Mason City, pled guilty on November 28 to Burglary in the Third Degree (pled from Burglary in the First Degree). Page was sentenced to five years in prison, fined $750 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $250 in costs. Jess Engquist, 25, Forest City, pled guilty on November 28 to OWI First Offense. Engquist was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $1,875 plus 35% surcharge, $10 DARE, $2,250 in restitution, and $100 in costs. Joshua Theilen, 37, Mason City, pled guilty on November 29 to OWI First Offense. Engquist was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $1,250 plus 35% surcharge (half waived), $10 DARE, and $1,100 in costs. Small Claims H&R Accounts vs. Matthew Alexander, Mason City. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 23 in the amount of $1,423.62 with 2.62% interest from October 3. Mercy Medical Center vs. Angelique Hobbs, Mason City. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 23 in the amount of $1,544.71 with 2.62% interest from October 4. H&R Accounts vs. Cindy and Terry Stanley, Rock Falls. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 23 in the amount of $880.77 with 2.62% interest from October 18. H&R Accounts vs. Jason Mosiman, Mason City. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 23 in the amount of $968.54 with 2.62% interest from October 19. H&R Accounts vs. Chadwick and May

Leer, Mason City. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 23 in the amount of $2,905.96 with 2.62% interest from October 24. Midland Funding LLC vs. Chad Wicks, Mason City. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 28 in the amount of $2,440.13 with 2.62% interest from October 26. Young Construction vs. Debra Bielefeld, Mason City. Case dismissed without prejudice on November 28. Property Transfer MCON: Michael Lloyd to Curt Olson; Highlands, The Blk 4 Lot 1 MC; $73,000; 2016-7160. DAFF: Gerald Stambaugh, Cleora Martin, and Cleora Martin Life Estate to Gerry and James Christiansen and Elsie Dutcher; 11-97-20 NW SE, SW SE, NE SE, SE SE Exc Part in NE SE as Desc in Survey B95 P9131; 2016-7164. DWD: Brian and Merrilee Campbell to Cassandra Lang; Robert’s T.S., Add Blk 2 Lot 1 MC; $87,000; 2016-7151. DWD: Adair Holdings LLC and US Assets LLC to Woodline Investments LLC; Patriarch’s Militant I.O.O.F. Park Blk 1 Lot 1; $103,000; 2016-7147. DWDJ: Jan Miszewski to Jan Miszewski and Sheri Meeks; 21-97-21 NW SW Parcel “A� in Part of (Containing 3.56 Acres); 20167146. DAJT: Gerald Stambaugh, Leonard Kostka, Gary Kostak, James Kostka, and Gladys Kostka to Gary and James Kostka; Brookside Add Blk 2 Lot 11 MC; 2016-7145. DQC: Mary Bartoszek to Joseph Barto-

szek; Regency Sub Lot 14 MC; 2016-7141. DWD: Heidi and Amanda Bolgren to White Sands Properties LLC; River Heights Add Lot 11 MC Real Estate Transfer Tax Paid on B16 P7126; 10-96-20 Sub. Of SW1/4 NE1/4 Lot 10 Part of Real Estate Transfer Tax Paid on B16 P7126; 20166127. DCD: Billy Bolgren Conservatorship, Heidi Bolgren Conservator, and Amanda Bolgren Conservator to White Sands Properties LLC; River Heights Add Lot 11 MC; 10-96-20 Sub. Of SW1/4 NE1/4 Lot 10 Part of; $32,000; 2016-7126. DWDJ: Michael and Janet Swenson to Tyler and Rachel Farnham; Dodge’s Point Park Blk 3 Lot 7, Blk 3 Lot 8, Blk 3 Lot 9, Blk 3 Lot 10, Blk 3 Lot 11, Blk 3 Lot 12 & Part Vac Park Ave; $218,000; 2016-7124. DWDJ: Michael Decker to Jacob and Linsey Miller; Dickirson & Hay’s Add Blk 1 Lot 4 CL Exc S 76’; $58,000; 2016-7109. DWDJ: Warp Drive Inc to Cristine Ayers and Rahn Brager; Ventura Heights Blk 4 Lot 18, Blk 4 Lot 19; $395,000; 2016-7102. DWD: Steven Dawson to Warp Drive Inc; Ventura Heights Blk 4 Lot 18, Blk 4 Lot 19 Fulfillment of Contract B08 P7986; $350,000; 2016-7101. Herdis Kittleson Estate and Michael Kittleson Executor to Almir Beganovic; Tate’s, Bill, 1st Add., Sub. Of O.L. B Lot 2 MC; $108,000; 2016-7093. DCDJ: Shirley Sturges Estate and Pamela Ryner Executor to Troy and Rochelle Pitzenberger; Co Ne Developers 2nd Sub Lot 16 RW; $150,500; 2016-7090.

PUBLIC NOTICE Cerro Gordo County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CERRO GORDO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 15, 2016 The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, met in regular session pursuant to adjournment. Present: Chairman Casey Callanan, Supervisor Jay Urdahl, Supervisor Phil Dougherty and various members of the public. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to approve the minutes from the November 8, 2016 regular session and today’s agenda. Motion passed unanimously. Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to designate the County Engineer as authorized representative and Chairman as chief financial officer for FEMA Assistance and authorize the chairman to sign agreement. Motion passed unanimously. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to approve claims. Motion passed unanimously. Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to waive payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for AY2015 on parcel 06-07-430-001-00 for North Iowa Regional Housing Authority and authorize Chair to sign. Motion passed unanimously. Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to adopt Resolution 2016-82, Whereas the General Election was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016; and, Whereas the official canvass of the results of the November 8, 2016 General Election by the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors was scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on November 15, 2016; and, Whereas the Board has publicly and duly met and opened and canvassed the tally lists from the November 8, 2016 General Election; and, Whereas the Board has

corrected any and all obvious clerical errors as recorded in the minutes of the canvass, And whereas, Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 50.22, the commissioner of elections reported that there was seventeen provisional ballot rejected and not counted. Now, therefore, the Board of Supervisors hereby certifies and declares the final results of the election in the official abstract of the election. Resolution adopted this 15th day of November, 2016. Motion passed unanimously. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to approve administrative assistant job description for Finance and I Start. Motion passed unanimously. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to authorize the chair to sign Amendment #27 to contract number 08-DRH-002 with Iowa Economic Development Authority. Motion passed unanimously. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to close the public hearing on change of zone for Manganiello. Motion passed unanimously. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to adopt Resolution 2016-83, Amendment No. 360 to Ordinance No. 15, Article 5.2. Whereas, the Cerro Gordo County Planning & Zoning Commission, after study, has recommended that the change of zoning classification of a certain area hereinafter described, upon the application of the heirs & beneficiaries of the Estate of Eleanor M. Manganiello, be made, and; Whereas, the final public hearing has been held with notice as required by law. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors that Ordinance No. 15, Article 5.2, of the Zoning Ordinance of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, is hereby amended by changing the district boundaries thereof so

as to change the classification of the following described property from A-1 Agricultural District to A-2 Agricultural Residence District on the following described real estate, to-wit: A parcel of land designated as Parcel “Bâ€?, located in part of the Southeast Quarter (SEÂź) of the Southeast Quarter (SEÂź) of Section 12, Township 94 North, Range 21 West of the 5th P.M., Cerro Gordo County, Iowa described as: Beginning at the Southeast Corner (SE COR) of said Section 12; thence on an assumed bearing N 00°13’10â€? E 500.00 feet along the East line of the Southeast Quarter (SEÂź) of said Section 12; thence S 89°04’02â€? W 650.00 feet along a line northerly of and parallel with the south line of said Southeast Quarter (SEÂź); thence S 00° 13’10â€? W 500.00 feet along a line westerly of and parallel with the east line of said Southeast Quarter (SEÂź) to the south line of said Southeast Quarter (SEÂź); thence N 89° 04’02â€? E 650.00 feet along said south line to the Point of Beginning. Said Parcel “Bâ€? contains 7.46 acres, including 0.87 acres in public right-of-way easement and is subject to any other easements recorded or otherwise. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to adjourn at 10:49 a.m. Various tabulations, reports, correspondence and other documents that were presented at today’s meeting are placed on file with the supplemental minutes. ATTEST Chairman Casey Callanan Board of Supervisors Kenneth W. Kline, County Auditor Cerro Gordo County Published in The Pioneer Enterprise on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016

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Front row, from left to right: Kylin Johnson, manager, Elle Latham, Erika Perkins, Madisyn Harper, Lauren Trewin and Emma Mckee, captain. Back row: Jayden Meyer, Paige Krause, Alexis Kuhns, Kenna Weaver, Sydney Nuehring and Keanna Peterson. SUBMITTED PHOTO

WF Dance Teams nabs first trophy from State competition The 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, HipHop, Lyrical, Hoopla, Prop, Kick, Show Production, Color Guard, AllMale 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 HipHop routine at the state competition this year. They were awarded fifth place in Hip-Hop 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.

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Class 2A No. 12 Rockford tops West Fork girlsʼ basketball team, 42-31

State-ranked Lions hand West Fork season-opening road loss, 56-35 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 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.

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. West Fork 9 6 Clear Lake 18 8

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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.

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Warhawks earn Warhawks first win of season drop opener

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 Mtichell 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 23-51 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, Mienders 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.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

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 player reached the scoring column as the Warhawks completed a three-game road swing which included two ranked teams.

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 55, Eagle Grove 28

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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.

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).

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Hansen earns Warhawks dominate Eagle Grove 100th 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.

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EAGLE GROVE – West Fork took an early lead and never looked back in a cross-division Top of Iowa Conference boys’ basketball game against Eagle Grove on Saturday, Dec. 3. The Warhawks took a 23-9 lead after one quarter on their way to the easy 69-48 victory over the Eagles. Travis Fekkers scored a career-high 25 points, finishing with a doubledouble 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

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West Fork (2-1, 1-0) – Jake Nierengarten 0-1 0-0 0, Travis Fekkers 10-19 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 24-48 12-20 69.

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.

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Warhawks top N-K in dual meet 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 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 Benjeg-

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. erdes (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 Brody Branstad 1:47; 220 – Gavin Varner (NK) major dec. Jordan Clark 13-2; 185 – Alex Bender (WF) won by forfeit; 106 – No match.

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CLEAR LAKE – It took two extra periods, but West Fork lost its season road opener, 78-75, against 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 20of-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 22-of-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. West Fork 9 14 18 Clear Lake 16 17 10

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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, Meinders 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).

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