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EG Golden Stars take first place in pom

In this week’s Eagle You’ll find More than 100 Faces inside this week’s Eagle

Also trophy in kick and jazz

Golden Stars bring home three State trophies Page 1

Terri Torkelson, a member of the Humane Society of Wright County, was a guest speaker for the third graders at EG Elementary on Friday, Dec. 2. The kids especially enjoyed the friend she brought with her - Shiloh the dog who is available for adoption. Photo by Kim Demory

Kids helping animals during this season of giving Collecting donations to help the Humane Society of Wright County

by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net The third graders at Eagle Grove Elementary have been reading the book “Shiloh.” It tells the story about a boy who doesn’t treat his dog so well, and another boy who tries to protect the dog.

To make the lesson hit home just a little bit more, the teachers invited Terri Torkelson with the Humane Society of Wright County to their school to talk to the kids about homeless animals right here in Eagle Grove.

Typically, Humane Society’s have one specific shelter for their adoptable pets.

But Torkelson explained that’s not how it works in Wright County.

“We rely on individuals to be

fosters (for the animals),” Torkelson told the third graders.

That means that many different people are needed to love and care for dogs, cats, and sometimes other nontraditional pets, in their own homes before forever homes can be found for them.

Where do all the animals come from, the kids wondered?

Torkelson carefully explained that many of them are picked up as strays by police and dropped off at the veterinarian’s office. If the pet is not claimed within a couple of days, they are given to the Humane Society of Wright County. However, Torkelson said they don’t feel a couple of days is --------------------------------------Kids helping cont. on Page 3

Sip & Stroll participants Page 2 Fidgeting to improve focus Page 3 Supervisors Page 7 Holmes Christmas auction Page 8 EG wrestlers undefeated after first week Page 13 Basketball action Page 14

Briefly Texas Style Jam Friday, Dec. 9 6 - 9 p.m.

Dows Convention Center Breakfast with Santa - FREE Saturday, Dec. 10 9:30 & 10 a.m. reservations available EG Memorial Library Pictures with Santa - FREE Saturday, Dec. 10 10 - Noon Security Savings Bank Sip & Stroll Saturday, Dec. 10 1 - 3 p.m.

Downtown Eagle Grove EG Chorale Concert Sunday, Dec. 11 3 p.m.

United Methodist Church Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest Sunday, Dec. 11 Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Competition begins at 1 p.m.

Eagle Grove Elementary Gym This is for ALL boys and girls ages 9-14 (age is determined as of January 1, 2017). More details inside.

RBMS Vocal Concert Monday, Dec. 12 7 p.m.

RBMS Auditorium Public encouraged to attend Fareway Holiday Open House Wednesday, Nov. 14 5 - 9 p.m.

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Goldfield Tour of Homes The Eagle Grove Golden Stars Drill Team competed at the nation’s largest high school dance competition, held Thursday, Dec. 1 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. A total of 275 schools competed in a variety of categories ranging from hip hop, to jazz, prop and novelty, to pom, kick, lyrical, and more. The Stars competed in three categories, taking home fifth place in their Jazz division, second place in kick, and first place in pom. The Stars are coached by Ann Sampson.

You can find a photo of their jazz performance on Page 15. Photo provided

The Goldfield’s Women’s Club held a Tour of Homes in Goldfield on Sunday, Dec. 4. Five hostesses graciously opened their homes for people to walk through and enjoy their Christmas decorations. Pictured above is Sherry Mcllrath. Watch for more photos and the complete story in our Christmas edition, coming out Dec. 22. Photo by Kim Demory

EGHS Holiday Concert Monday, Dec. 19 7 p.m.

RBMS Auditorium Open to the public Eagle Grove Eagle Christmas Greeting Section Thursday, Dec. 22 Filled with holiday stories, photos, and greetings from area businesses

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Where’s Shiloh? Look carefully in the center of the picture and there he is. EG Elementary third grade teacher, Jordan Fonken, walked around with Shiloh so all the kids could get the chance to love and pet him. Photo by Kim Demory enough to find the original owners - what if they are out of town or on vacation? That’s why they wait at least one week before posting the animal as available for adoption.

While their purpose is to find a “forever home,” their first mission is to try and find their original home.

Other animals are actually dropped off with a Humane Society member by the owner because they can no longer care for the animal.

Perhaps they are moving into a place that doesn’t allow animals, or maybe just can’t take care of them anymore like they deserve to be. No matter the reason, the owners love them enough to put them in a place where they can hopefully find a new home.

Of course, there is a cost to taking care of pets who are in search of their forever home. There is food to buy, vet visits to make for shots, and all Humane Society animals are spay and neutered. The animals need toys, collars, litter, leashes, blankets, and most importantly, love.

That is why the third graders and their teachers, during this

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season of giving, have decided to give back to the animals at the Humane Society. They have started a fund drive to collect necessary items listed above, as well as cash donations.

“Over 100 animals were adopted last year alone in Wright County,” said Torkelson.

That’s a lot of supplies, a lot of shots, and a lot of food - which is why donations are so greatly needed. In addition to private donations, the Humane Society also holds fundraisers, including their two biggest - the pet walk and a dog swim.

“All animals need a home...and that’s why we keep all of them until they find one,” said Torkelson.

To see a listing of pets available for adoption in Wright County, visit http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/ ia87.html.

If you would like to make a contribution to the Humane Society of Wright County, you can send one to school with a third grader, contact Torkelson, or call Don Garrett.

Tis the season for singing Reese Ettinger, Noel Kovacs, Ayden Feske, and Celeste Figueroa (pictured left to right) were just some of the many featured performers during the Robert Blue Middle School fifth grade Christmas concert held Monday, Dec. 5. Watch for more photos from their concert in upcoming editions of the Eagle.

Photo by Kim Demory

by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net To the untrained eye, “fidget tools” might look like just a toy - or even a distraction in the classroom.

But Karissa Everson, the Eagle Grove Area School District Instructional Strategist and Instructional Coach, knows it is just the opposite. These fidget tools are enhancing learning opportunities, equaling the playing field you might say, for those students with “different” learning needs.

Gone are the days of simply asking students to sit still in a desk lined up in perfect rows to watch a teacher write lessons on a chalk board. Today’s kids are encouraged to interact with each other, with the teacher, and to take a handson approach to learning. Much of this is due to advancements in technology, but it is also due to the understanding that people learn better when they are engaged in the process. They’ve also realized that “students’ learning styles affect their attention, behavior, and academic performance,” (according to Stalvey and Brasell, 2006).

“It piggy-backs off my passion of the premises that every student gets what they need to help them learn,” said Everson who was also instrumental in bringing Inclusion teaching to Eagle Grove Elementary a couple years ago, which supports special education students being taught in the same classrooms with other students using co-teaching methods. (See the full story in the July 30, 2015 edition of the Eagle).

Like Inclusion teaching, the use of fidget tools allows the classroom to be student-centered, putting the needs of all children first.

“We can not teach every child the same way...equal means everyone is getting the same thing, but that’s not always fair,” said Everson.

What’s fair is giving each student the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. For some, that might mean a little more one-onone time; for others it might mean learning visually or using a handson approach; and for some, it means giving them a fidget tool to help them stay focused.

“It’s a teacher’s job to teach students that all kids are different and that’s okay,” said Everson.

That means each child learns differently as well. For the student who has a hard time sitting still while being taught a lesson, Everson believes fidget tools are the answer.

“Those kids are usually labeled as a distraction... but fidget tools can help them,” she said.

She admits that it’s not an exact science - you can’t just give a kid with ADHD a rolling pencil top to play with and expect his attention span to be longer, nor can you give an active girl a ball to squeeze and suddenly just expect her to sit still in class. Rather, it’s a process of trial and error. Everson works with the child to see what fidget tool might work best for him or her. For some, it might be as simple as sitting on a large bouncy ball to move around (which has been used in both the elementary and the middle school for several years now). For others, it might be as simple as spinning a pencil topper quietly under their desk or standing at the back of the room and swaying back-and-forth.

Some may find concentration easier when maneuvering a bendable stick or stretching a small rubber frog.

For some, it’s as easy as tying a large rubber band-type piece around the legs of their chair for them to use their feet on. Exactly what a “fidget tool” is is endless. That tool is whatever allows a student to stay focused and learn easier.

“Fidget tools help keep floating attention busy. We all have floating attention - we notice the voices in the hallway or a chair being moved.

We are aware of our surroundings,” said Everson. “A child with ADHD or attention problems doesn’t have a filter to make those noises secondary.

For them, it’s not an awareness of what’s happening, but rather a distraction.”

Everson went on to say that fidget tools give that student something “mindless” to help absorb that floating attention and better allows them to pay attention to what their focus should be. Different kids need different fidget tools, but Everson can’t decide that alone. She said the kids who need these tools have to be honest with her and their teachers and let them know what is most comforting to them.

Everson, and Robert Blue Middle School Principal Scott Jeske, both realize that some parents of students who do not need fidget tools might be concerned that these “toys” will become distractions. However, Everson and Jeske don’t believe that will be the case as they are introduced into the middle school.

Everson has seen first-hand exactly how they work in the elementary as she used them herself in her own third grade class she was teaching last year. Right before her eyes she saw how giving a student a hand manipulative calmed them. She also set up a “Peace Table” that kids could go to when they were frustrated that really made a difference. The key is to teach all students, not just the ones using them, the rules of using them. It’s about making the students understand it’s a tool to help get all students what they “need to succeed” in the classroom.

“We just have to be open to the idea of trying fidget tools,” said Everson.

“I plan on getting a selection of fidget tools for teachers to use with students,” said Jeske. “There’s no reason not to use them if it helps them succeed.”

One case study mentioned earlier demonstrated how fidgeting helps students, sighting that they showed academic growth when stress balls were used. The average writing score of the class increased from 73 percent to 83 percent. Likewise, when diagnosed ADHD students used the stress balls during the writing test, their scores increased an average of 27 percent.

Everson and Jeske encourage parents who might have a child who benefits from a fidget tool at home

Karissa Everson with the Eagle Grove Area School District has seen first-hand the benefits of using “fidget tools” in the classroom. Now, she is introducing this new learning concept at Robert Blue Middle School. Photo by Kim Demory to send it to school with them. They might not need it all day every day, but if they are in a stressful situation, they can go to their lockers and get their calming tool.

Everson has been testing the waters of fidget tools at RBMS working with her first couple of students to find what works for them.

While they are receptive to the idea, Everson said the next step is to get the teachers on board. During the last teacher in-service training, she spoke with the staff about this new way of teaching. It’s important to make the teachers comfortable with fidget tools as well, not letting them become a distraction to them when teaching. It’s about knowing that some kids just learn better if they don’t have to try and fight off the secondary noise. If swaying in the corner of the room behind the students helps them focus, then that’s okay. If sitting on a bouncy ball helps them concentrate on reading, then that’s okay. If squeezing a ball helps them work on math, that’s okay. The key is to know who needs them and when, and to make sure students understand the expectations of proper use of fidget tools.

City Council views modified plans for Memorial Hall project Request alternate detour for 9th Street bridge project By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com

Wayne Schlotfeldt, with Schlotfeldt Engineering, spoke to the Eagle Grove City Council at this past Monday’s regular meeting on several agenda items. The main one was presenting members with a set of modified plans for the Memorial Hall renovation project. The Council has decided to go ahead with the work, but to eliminate a few things to at least get the basic needs of the building met now.

Exterior work will focus primarily on improving drainage and storm sewer capability on the east side of the facility. Interior work still being planned will include kitchen upgrades, with extra outlets being installed for additional roaster and crock pot capacity. “We’re removing the stove,” said the engineer. “The vent is inefficient as well.” The men’s

restroom will see upgrades, along with a new high efficiency furnace and two tank-less water heaters.

“We’re not adding any insulation,” said Schlotfeldt. “The new furnace will save energy just by itself.”

One of the most needed interior improvements is in moving the furnace from above the ceiling to the existing coat closet. “A much better place for it,” said the engineer.

The drop ceiling will be totally replaced, a new entrance door and new interior door will be installed and all interior walls will receive a fresh coat of paint among other items still making the list. Schlotfeldt would like to see the bid letting held in January.

He also presented plans for the proposed temporary road location during the upcoming Southwest Ninth Street bridge project. The

project is eligible for an 80/20 farm to market grant from the DOT to help fund it. The Council had concerns with the detour in regards to the access to the wastewater treatment plant, which will also be seeing major upgrades soon. After discussion, they requested the engineer to come back with an alternate detour route with the costs for that incorporated into the grant request.

The Council received the proposal from Bill Goldy, associate principal and senior planner for ISG, for professional services in creating an Infrastructure Assessment & Capital Improvement Plan for the City. The proposal again outlined all of the key areas that will be looked at, and a breakdown of what those areas could include. They have proposed performing this work for a fee not to exceed $42,500. The Council made

no decision at this time, but will take it into consideration.

In other action the Council: -approved the second reading, and approved waiving the third, for Ordinance 2016-07 which would amend the permitted uses of Business I and Business II Districts and increase required parking spaces. The Ordinance is now duly adopted; -approved Resolution 2016-39 accepting a petition for voluntary annexation from James Middleton.

This is for the wastewater treatment plant project; -approved Resolution 201640 on the Urban Renewal Joint Agreement with Wright County.

This is in regards to the Prestage pork processing plant; -approved a residential tax abatement application for properties

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at 101 and 105 North Washington from RERP, LLC.; -approved a change order of $6,231.41 from Sadler Construction for the fire station project. Along with that, Resolution 2016-41 was approved to make the final pay estimate and retainage to Sadler of $18,878.71 and accept the project.

The project is now considered completed, with the total cost at $224,341.41; -approved Renee Evje to a seat on the Museum Board; -approved the annual one-time salary adjustment of $200 for fulltime City employees; -approved beer/liquor licenses for Casey’s and Cenex Ampride; -approved building permits for Andrew Lowe (shed), Kyle Amonson (sidewalk) and Kelly Amonson (driveway for storing a truck).

“It’s pretty cool stuff...and that’s why I love going into classrooms to see how things are evolving,” said Jeske.”

“These kids are my world changers...it’s just a matter of understanding what each student needs to succeed,” concluded Everson.

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Deaths Daniel Cramer, 62, Blairsburg, died on November 19.

Civil Court The court handled one child support matter.

District Courts The court handled three probation revocations.

Carrie Perez, 39, Clarion, pled guilty on November 28 to Theft in the Fifth Degree (pled from Theft in the Third Degree). Perez was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, $719 in restitituion,

and $100 in costs.

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Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Jimmy Alfaro Urizar, Hampton; Stephen Adams, Goldfield; Elijah Summers, Clarion; Thomas Eaton, Grinnell; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Joseph Bormann, Urbandale; Dean Avery, Meservey; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Timothy Meyer, Punta Gorda, FL; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Raymond Anderson, Big Lake, MN;

Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: Mark Kist, Waverly; Jaylen Heinz, Humboldt; Cory Beck, Eagle Grove; Excessive Speed 11 thru 15: Eileen Ford, Humboldt; No Valid Drivers License: Curtis Optaia, Le Mars; Maldonado Gonzalez, Clarion; Tyler Gardner, Goldfield; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Carlos Jeronimo, Hampton; Failure To Give Notice of Address or Name Change: Tyler Gardner, Goldfield; Failure to Maintain Control: Tomas Berk, Aredale; Insufficient Number of Headlights: Tyler Gardner, Goldfield;

Possession of Alcohol by person 18/19/20: Austin Griffin, Eagle Grove; Small Claims Property Transfer Warranty Deed: Richard and Rebecca Bax to Jane Brammer; EG Orig Addn Blk 8 Tracts; 16-2415.

Quit Claim Deed: William Soesbe to Sally Soesbe; Clar Railroad Addn Blk 5 Lot 8; 16-2417.

Warranty Deed: Sygenta Seeds LLC to Steven and Rodney Been and Charles Sheakley; 30-93-23 Tracts 1479911657029 1479911657029-2; 16-2431.

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MONDAY 11/28/16 6:09 PM Responded to an incident at residence in 200 block of North Lincoln.

7:00 PM Responded to an incident at residence in 500 block of South Jackson.

9:13 PM Arrested D.J. McMillon.

TUESDAY 11/29/16 12:29 AM Issued warning for brake light.

10:27 PM Responded to a complaint at residence in 200 block of South Cadwell. Their dog was attacked by a critter.

11:48 PM Arrested George Arnol Escobar for driving while suspended.

WEDNESDAY 11/30/16 8:59 AM Served papers at a residence in 400 block of Southeast Third.

11:00 AM Conducted school patrol.

4:37 PM Responded to a domestic dispute at residence in 400 block of Southeast Fourth.

4:51 PM Attempted to serve papers at residence in 100 block of North Jackson.

5:54 PM Looking for a suspect at a residence in

400 block of South Cadwell.

10:01 PM Issued warning for speeding and plate light.

THURSDAY 12/1/16 7:59 AM Attempted to locate a suspicious person in 100 block of North Arthur.

10:02 AM Served papers on Patricia Mitchell at a residence in 400 block of West Mills.

10:31 AM Patrolled Goldfield.

11:18 AM Follow-up at residence in 500 block of South Iowa. Is working on trying to get vehicle moved off Fareway parking lot.

12:47 PM Patrolled Goldfield.

4:19 PM Patrolled Goldfield.

4:56 PM Issued warning for stop sign.

5:03 PM Issued warning for no trailer lights.

5:09 PM Arrested Carlos Casiano on a warrant from Webster County for theft.

8:34 PM Patrolled Goldfield.

11:14 PM Issued warning for no headlight.

Great Iowa Treasure Hunt gears up for fall publication Signing their message The fourth grade vocal students at Eagle Grove Elementary took to the stage for their Christmas performance on Monday, Dec. 5.

Under the direction of Karla Tweeten, the class sang five songs, one of which included some sign language. Watch for more photos from their concert in upcoming editions of the Eagle.

Photo by Kim Demory

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Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald’s Great Iowa Treasure Hunt fall publication is scheduled to be released soon. The soon-tobe-published list contains the most recent unclaimed property names that were added to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt.

“The upcoming publication has the most up-to-date unclaimed property listings in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” Fitzgerald said. “I encourage everyone to search for their name in the paper, even if you have checked before. You may also search for your name any time by visiting GreatIowaTreasureHunt. gov.”

The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt program has returned over $221 million in unclaimed property to more than 508,000 individuals since Fitzgerald started it in 1983.

Unclaimed property refers to money and other assets held by financial institutions or companies that have lost contact with the property’s owner for a specific period of time.

State law requires these institutions and companies to annually report and deliver unclaimed property to the state treasurer’s office, where it is held until the owner or heir of the property is found. Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, utility security deposits, safe deposit box contents and many other types of property.

Visit the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt at GreatIowaTreasureHunt. gov to begin your search. Be sure to like Great Iowa Treasure Hunt on Facebook, and follow the program on Twitter (@GreatIATreasure).

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Holiday heroes needed

Blood donors are needed urgently ahead of the upcoming holiday season.

With family traditions and holiday travel falling at the same time as winter weather and the flu season, the community blood supply often becomes scarce as blood donors are unable to make their regularly scheduled appointment this time of year.

If you’re able to donate, please do! Every two seconds, someone in the United States requires a blood transfusion to survive. Blood cannot be produced in a lab, so healthy volunteer LifeServers are the only lifesaving link for these hospital patients.

Make your lifesaving gift at the Eagle Grove Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, December 20, from 2:30-6 p.m., at the United Church of Christ, 1115 SW 2nd Street.

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BOWLING NEWS 6:45 P.M. WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY LEAGUE

Standings: Nov. 30, 2016 Team Standings: 1. Lawson Auto 165.0 2. Good Life RV 153.0 3. AGP 148.5 4. First State Bank 132.5 5. ADS 124.5 High Team Game: 1. AGP 864 2. Lawson Auto 804 3. AGP 789 High Team Series: 1. AGP 2386 2. Lawson Auto 2281 3. ADS 2272 High Individual Game: 1. Maureen Thielen 180 2. Kris Miller 175 3. Maureen Thielen 174 High Individual Series: 1. Barb Schmauss 492 2. Kris Miller 490 3. Maureen Thielen 466

Any Punch Cards, Tickets, or Gift Certificates that were purchased from either the City of Clarion or the City of Eagle Grove will only be accepted until December 31, 2016. After this date they will not be accepted as forms of payment. Please use up what you have of these payment types before they are no longer accepted and you are out money. From all of us at Wright County Transit “Thank you, for using our service.”

Also Wright County Transit will be closed on December 26, 2016 in observance of Christmas. Happy Holidays from Wright County Transit!!

Iowa Central instructor wins top welding instructor award from the American Welding Society The American Welding Society (AWS) awarded Branden Otto the “Howard E. Adkins Memorial Instructor Membership Award.”

This award is sponsored by the family and friends of the Howard E. Adkins and recognizes instructors for their outstanding teaching accomplishments at the High School, Trade School, Technical School, and Community College levels.

AWS was founded in 1919 with a global mission to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes and strives to move the industry forward in both thought and action, as well as inspire new generations to see the exciting career opportunities available today.

David L. McQuaid, 2016 President of the American Welding Society said, “I am personally very proud of Branden for being selected as the recipient of the Howard E. Adkins Memorial Instructor Membership Award for 2016. This national award is given as a means of recognizing high school, trade school, technical institute, or community college instructors whose teaching activities are considered to have advanced the knowledge of welding to students in their respective schools. Branden has done an outstanding job in preparing his students at both the North Central Career Academy in Eagle Grove, and Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, for careers in the welding field.”

McQaid added, “The need for welders and welding professionals is huge. We will need 374,000 new and replacement welding professionals by 2024. Professionals encompass all welding industry professions including welders, inspectors, engineers, and educators, just to list

a few. The knowledge and skills that the students are learning at North Central Career Academy and Iowa Central Community College will provide them the foundation for one of these great careers in the welding profession.”

Otto attended the award ceremony with Dr. Dan Kinney, President of Iowa Central Community College that was held during the annual 2016 FABTECH convention held in Las Vegas, November 16-18, 2016.

Branden said, “I am honored and humbled to be given this award and feel very proud of our welding program and welding instructor team at Iowa Central. We have great students to teach and train and I look forward to sharing this award with all of them. Thank you very much for his honor.”

FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing convention and trade show. Exhibitors covered more than 550,000 net square feet and had over 28,000 attendees and 1,300 exhibiting companies. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.

Dr. Kinney said, “I was honored to attend and watch the award ceremony on behalf of the students, staff, faculty and Board of Directors of Iowa Central and I feel Branden deserves this award. Branden and his fellow instructors at Iowa Central strive to teach all of our students with passion and excellence and we are very proud of all of them.”

Branden Otto, welding instructor at the North Central Career Academy in Eagle Grove and Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, receiving the “Howard E. Adkins Memorial Instructor Membership Award” during the 2016 FABTECH Convention at Las Vegas, Nevada, November 16-18. Photo submitted

State Farm holds Ribbon Cutting Kyle Marker, the new agent at State Farm of Eagle Grove, and his team held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 5. A large crowd filtered through the doorway throughout the afternoon to welcome Marker and the others to the business community. State Farm had several nice door prizes guests could register to win, and lots of great treats to enjoy. Marker also encouraged his guests to leave suggestions, expectations, and messages of encouragement for them to read after the Open House. Watch for more on Marker and his team in next week’s edition of the Eagle. Photo by Kim Demory

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This photo was brought in to us by one of our readers. It is the Chorale believed to be from 1948. Don’t forget the Eagle Grove Chorale will be performing their “CIty of Light” holiday concert at the United Mehtodist Church at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. Tickets are available at the door.

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Fri., Dec. 9: COOK’S CHOICE. Mon., Dec. 12: Baked chicken, baked potato, peas, cinnamon raisin applesauce, and tomato juice.

Tues., Dec. 13: Chili OR beef barley, cornbread, tangy coleslaw, strawberries, and orange juice.

Wed., Dec. 14: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, calico corn/corn, and mixed fruit.

Thurs., Dec. 15: Spaghetti, tossed salad, apricots, and French bread.

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If there is no school due to inclement weather, there will be NO meals.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Eagle Grove Pastor Heather Dorr 448-4701 DIAL-A-DEVOTION: 448-3355 http://www.eaglegroveumc.org WEDNESDAY: 5 p.m. Bell Choir 6 p.m. Chancel Choir SLAM Youth Group Meal 6:30 p.m. SLAM Youth Groups— Junior High (6th-8th grade) Senior High (9th-12th grade) FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Covenant Prayer - Prayer Room SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Lynn Gardner Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3754 SUNDAY: 10:30 a.m. Worship GOLDFIELD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Sara Sutter 220 E. Oak St. Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3581 goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net “Like” us on Facebook THURSDAY: 9-10:30 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #IA 1348, Goldfield, weigh-in and meeting, Fellowship Room. New members always welcome.

6:30 p.m. Advent Gathering led by Rev. Sara Sutter, at the Church FRIDAY: 10 a.m. Advent Gathering led by Rev. Sara Sutter at Rotery Senior Center.

SUNDAY: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 9:45 a.m. Choir Practice 10:30 a.m. Worship service.

11:30 a.m. Christmas Potluck Lunch.

Community is invited. Don’t need to bring food—just come and eat and fellowship with us.

MONDAY: 1 p.m. Stewardship, Mission & Finance Cmmittee Meeting, Rose Room WEDNESDAY: 2 p.m. After-School Story-Time 6-7 p.m. Confirmation class to meet 7 p.m. Session meeting, Rose Room FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Steven Swanholm Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-4612 THURSDAY: Noon FYF at Twiins Shoppe SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. Questions, Answers & Prayer MONDAY: 10 a.m. Bible Study

TUESDAY: 6 p.m. Men’s Bible Study WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. Food and Faith

HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH 2137 Hancock Ave. Holmes, Iowa Pastor Zach Fischer 515-825-3110 SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Service WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Kids Club (1st to 6th-gradeduring school year) EAGLE GROVE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (CONGREGATIONAL) Ph: 448-3584 Everyone is Welcome!

Building fully Accessible to the Disabled Pastor Jim Cunningham THURSDAY: 10 a.m. EGAMA at Taylor Home SATURDAY: 5 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church SUNDAY: Third Sunday in Advent 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Ph: 448-5414 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:45 a.m. www.graceefc.com SOUTH ENES LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 205 Johnson Street Vincent 515-293-2965 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Jerry Blake Eagle Grove, Ph: 515-532-3586 THURSDAY: Immaculate Conception 9 a.m. Sewing Mission at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 12:15 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 7:30 p.m. Mass at St. John, Clarion FRIDAY: NO Rosary/Mass at St. John, Clarion SATURDAY: BABY NEEDS WEEKEND 4 p.m. Mass at St. John, Clarion 8 p.m. Mass in Spanish at St. John, Clarion SUNDAY: BABY NEEDS

WEEKEND 8 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Francis Xavier, Belmond 11:30 a.m. Cluster Confirmation Class at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 6:30 p.m. Cards at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove MONDAY: 7 p.m. RCIA at St. John, Clarion 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at St. John, Clarion TUESDAY: 11 a.m. Fatima Rosary at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 6:15 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove WEDNESDAY: 6:30 p.m. Family Advent Program at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove THURSDAY: Cluster Office Closed at 10 a.m. - Staff Meeting 8 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 6 p.m. Cluster Pastoral Council at St. John, Clarion

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10:15 a.m. Sunday School MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH—LC-MS EAGLE GROVE Pastor Mark Peterson Ph: 515-448-4668 SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

SAMUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-5038 FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship WEDNESDAY: 6 p.m. Confirmation 6 p.m. Potato Cake Night THURSDAY: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer

EAGLE GROVE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 615 SW 2nd Street Eagle Grove, Iowa Pastor Jason Cooper Phone: 515-448-3697 www.eaglegrovelutheran.com THURSDAY: 9 a.m. Stewardship Project Day 10 a.m. EGAMA at Samuel 1:15 & 2 p.m. Rotary Senior Living Communions SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Rotary Senior Living North SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship - Christmas Program 10 a.m. Fellowship Coffee—Cookie Exchange 10:20 a.m. Sunday School to Decorate Cookies 5:30 p.m. Worship 6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts MONDAY: 5:30 p.m. Worship on Cable Channel 12 6:15 p.m. Tiger Cubs 7 p.m. Weblo Cubs TUESDAY: 7 p.m. Property Committee WEDNESDAY: 9 a.m. Bible Study at EGELC 5:30 p.m. Confirmation

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 1115 SW 2nd Eagle Grove 515-603-6151 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship Service A Congregation of ELCA

HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor Holmes FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Samuel SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School WEDNESDAY: 6 p.m. Confirmation THURSDAY: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer

ULLENSVANG LUTHERAN CHURCH, N.A.L.C. Pastor Darryl Landsverk Thor THURSDAY: 9 a.m. Quilting/Sewing SUNDAY: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service

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Obituaries

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— HISTORY FROM THE HEARTLAND — Early Aviation

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Submitted by mary tesdahl olmes was the home of Elling Weeks. Born in 1890, he became one of the nation’s foremost aviators.

He made his first flight in an airplane that he had constructed himself. During one period of two months in 1912, at the age of 21, he made seventy flights during a sixty day time period, without a mishap in places like Chicago, New York, and other large eastern cities. He was one of the youngest airship men in the country.

Vernon Smith was Clarion’s first aviator. He learned to fly at the age of 16 at Fort Dodge. This was in 1937.

He obtained his license at the age of sixteen and a half, becoming the youngest pilot ever to hold a license at the Fort Dodge airport.

Dorothy Henry was the first woman pilot to fly out of the Clarion Airport. She flew a Taylor craft in August of 1941` when she was a senior in college.

The airport is located one and a half miles northwest of Clarion. It was started on eighty acres and later expanded to one hundred sixty acres. The airport was built in 1941. Francis Sheffield owned the first plane here, a 36 H.P. Taylor Cub. Shortly after the airport opened, “Spider” Eilers of Cedar Rapids came to teach aerobatics to the naval pilots in War Training Services in Clarion. Ray Bramer secured a license to have the Civil Air Patrol here in order to keep local planes at this airport. The Government was able to take any private plane with dual ignition for training purposes, so it was only because Clarion had a Civil Air Patrol training program here that local pilots could keep their planes at the airport.

The enthusiasm for flying after WWII accounted for great activity for several years. The Clarion airport was approved for GI training after WWII. Four instructors were employed, with two others on staff, making a total of six Commercial pilots. This was a lot for a field located in a rural community. The airport still plays a role in our community.

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Eileen E. Stevenson, 87, Goldfield

Eileen Evelyn (Bernard) Stevenson passed away November 20, 2016, surrounded by husband, James, and family in Scottsdale, Ariz. Eileen was born June 15, 1929, on the family farm two miles East of Eagle Grove, Iowa, to George and Mary Bernard. She had four brothers, Russ, Melvin (Bud), Ken and Jerry. Following high school graduation in 1947, she attended Community College for one year.

She then attended the University of Northern Iowa (Iowa State Teachers College) attaining a teaching degree, followed by teaching kindergarten for two years at Ogden, Iowa. Eileen married Jim Stevenson of Goldfield in 1950, and they moved to the family farm near Goldfield, Iowa. It was there that they raised six sons, Don, David, Mark, John, Brian, and

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Renee Evja from the Eagle Grove Memorial Library loves reading to children. She doesn’t only read to them in the library, though. She also travels to Goldfield where she reads to kids after school on Wednesdays at the United Presbyterian Church. On November 30, she read a few fun books about snow, and then the kids enjoyed some holiday-themed crafts as well. Of course, all of this wasn’t before being treated by some of the church women to some after-school snacks which included finger sandwiches, cheese, crackers, and even ice cream. All Goldfield area kids are invited to join in the fun. They don’t need to be a member of the United Presbyterian Church to come. Photo by Kim Demory

Kurt.

Eileen and Jim maintained their home on the farm for 29 years and then built a home in Goldfield,

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where they lived for 29 years. In the fall of 2009, they sold their home and moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., where they had spent many winters, joining three of their sons who live and work there (Don, Brian and Kurt). Two sons (David and Mark) remain at Goldfield to continue the farming operation. Their son John lives in Greece.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and brother, Russell Bernard.

She is survived by her husband, Jim, of 66 years; sons, Don (Debra), David (Rhonda), Mark (Denise), John (Caliope), Brian (Marile), and Kurt; along with 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and brothers, Melvin, Kenneth, and Jerald.

A Memorial Service will be held in Goldfield at a later date.

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In August, the engineer’s office placed weight restrictions on four decayed county bridges. On Monday, Adam Clemons, county engineer, was able to give a progress update on one of the bridges south of Clarion.

Clemons reported on a contract let at the Department of Transportation on November 15 to replace Bridge #77, located on 250th Street between sections 16 and 21 of Dayton Township. The low bid was for $499,757.40 from Christenson Brothers, Inc. out of Cherokee, Iowa— about $50,000 above the original engineer’s estimate.

However, the bridge may be finished much sooner than originally anticipated. “They’re going to start in like two weeks,” Clemons said.

Since concrete can be poured as long as temperatures are above freezing, it’s possible that workers will be able to complete the bridge, weather depending, throughout the winter. This would also mean that funds for the bridge could be paid and reimbursed (for 80 percent) with state BR funds before the start of the county’s next fiscal year at the end of June.

Clemons also asked the supervisors for permission to take back the engineering summer intern, Lucas Lienemann, over his winter break to digitize the engineering office’s book of road records, which could be very useful to the county. He also released the names of recently hired employees—Todd Tim, who started in August with the bridge crew; Jesse Howieson, also on bridge crew; and Mike Chase, who started last week as co-operator in Clarion.

In other business, Economic Development Director Bryce Davis

presented information on the legal side of the agreements between the county, the City of Eagle Grove, and Prestage Foods of Iowa for the land chosen for wastewater treatment, which is also considered under the Urban Renewal Agreement approved this summer.

First, Davis had the supervisors consider Resolution 2016-34.

“Basically it’s letting the city know we’re exercising our urban renewal powers within two miles of the city’s boundaries,” Davis said, referring to the wastewater plant site.

Supervisor Rick Rasmussen motioned, And Supervisor Karl Helgevold second, to approve the Urban Renewal Joint Agreement. The Resolution was passed. Davis said he would bring the document before the Eagle Grove city council for approval Monday night.

In order for Prestage to receive assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the company needs to have some local match funds—the $8 million from Prestage’s property taxes which Wright County will return to the Company over 10 years if Prestage meets obligations, such as providing the 922 promised jobs and building the facility according to promised specifications.

Resolution 2016-35 approving the Economic Development Assistance Contract requires the county to report to the state on those obligations.

“Our job is to tell the IEDA, so we’re the watchdog over the project,” Davis said. Helgevold motioned and Rasmussen seconded the approval of the Resolution.

At 10 a.m., acting as drainage district trustees, the supervisors presided over a public hearing on the DD #208 engineer’s report.

At a landowner’s request, Ryken engineering had analyzed the district’s

F lateral tile and come up with a few options to increase drainage.

Lee Gallentine with Ryken reported that current tile had slightly under a quarter inch drainage coefficient. Increasing the coefficient to a half inch would mean ripping out current tile and installing 18-inch pipe, with 24-inch pipe needed for a full inch coefficient.

Bob Engh, who originally requested the report, said he had been more interested in constructing a waterway for surface water which pooled on his land. “Putting in a bigger pipe isn’t going to solve it. The surface water’s still going to sit there until the dredge ditch goes down,” he said.

Gallentine agreed that a waterway could be effected, but it would involve maintenance by landowners.

“If a waterway is something you guys are wanting, a trip out to the FSA [Farm Service Agency] office could really benefit you,” said Deb Lukes, drainage clerk.

At the landowners’ agreement that they would rather work together on a possible surface waterway, Rasmussen made a motion to not pursue the tile improvement, which was seconded by Helgevold. The hearing was closed.

The supervisors also reviewed a funds report put together by Andy Yackle, head of buildings and grounds at the courthouse, in regard to the proposed courtroom renovation, which would alter the room for modern safety considerations and also restore some of its historical character. So far, Yackle has raised close to $150,000 in contributions in addition to budgeted amounts. The supervisors gave Yackle permission to request bids by February 1, 2017, for the renovation.

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Thursday, December 8, 2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EAGLE GROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES EAGLE GROVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Mayor McGrath called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with council members Swalin, Weland, Lorenzen, Vandewater, Pamperin, and Johnson present. Also present: City Finance Officer Maier, Public Works Lunda, City Attorney Legvold, and Attorney Seaba.

A motion was made by Lorenzen, and seconded by Vandewater, to approve the consent agenda which includes the November 7th minutes and claims. Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

CLAIMS Airgas USA LLC, Medical Oxygen . .......291.77 Andrews Music Production, Family Fit Night Music .......................................100.00 Aramark, Mops, Mats ............................315.87 Barco Municipal Products, Stop Signs, Traffic Cones ..................................1,060.93 Barkema Tree Service LLC, Tree Removal .......................................12,600.00 Bound Tree Medical LLC, Medical Supplies ............................................112.90 Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Principal .......................................14,328.66 City Clerk, Billing Fees ..........................626.00 Dearborn National Life Ins., December Life Insurance . ..................................118.68 E.G. Ambulance Assoc., Clothing Reimb .57.78 Electronic Engineering Co., 4 Pagers Fire Dept ........................................2,127.00 Equipment Replacement Fund, Semi Annual Transfer ...................20,250.00 Fort Dodge Asphalt Co., Street Patch NW 1st & Garfield ..........................1,240.55 GRP & Associates, Medical Waste Disposal ..............................................47.00 Joel Halverson, Strip 5 Doors . ..............482.08 Ia Park & Recreation Assn., CPO School, Manual .................................280.00 Iowa One Call, Notification ......................41.50 Joe’s Repair, Fix Floor Car 99-41 . ..........35.00 Kelsey Sande, Refund Ga Advance ........18.55 Konomi Construction LLC, Est #2 (Final) 821 Ne 3Rd .......................13,280.00 Malloy Law Firm, Legal Fees-Zoning/ Code Issues ......................................992.25 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity .........9,248.66 Payroll Fund, Payroll Transfer ..........59,987.25 Taser International, Cartridges ..............396.15 The Trash Man, Revenues Less $626.00 Fees ...............................19,414.43 UPS, Shipping Charges ..........................29.84 Blue Cross & Blue Shield, December Health Insurance ..........................22,486.03 Wex Bank, Fuel-Cemetery ........................8.17 Wright Co. Extensio, Spraying Classes .105.00

Wright County EMS, Dues ....................100.00 Wright County Transit, Prepaid Transit Fares .................................................134.40 Fund Totals: General..............................................38,104.84 Road Use Tax....................................37,600.91 Employee Benefits............................18,235.53 Local Option Sales Tax........................1,240.55 Urban Renewal – CDBG...................13,280.00 Garbage............................................20,058.98 Capital Improvement Resv..................2,127.00 Museum Renovation..............................482.08 Water.................................................18,109.13 Sewer................................................16,748.77 Sewer Rev. Bond Sinking..................14,328.66 Building Permits: Rails Bar & Grill, 220 Railroad Ave., Building Addition; Terry Kist, 510 S. Washington, Fence; Casey Thul, 305 NE 2nd, 7’ x 8’ Building; John Bruhl, 420 East Broadway, Sidewalk repair; Kelly Amonson, SE 10th St., 2-bedroom home w/attached garage.

A Public Hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m., on changes to Chapter 165 of the City Code to bring it into compliance with the comprehensive plan adopted in 2015 without any oral or written comments received. Hearing closed at 7:06 p.m.

A motion was made by Lorenzen, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2016-07 regarding: Amending the Permitted Uses of Business 1 and Business 2 Districts and Increase required parking spaces. Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

ISG Senior Planner Bill Goldy discussed Capital Improvement Planning.

Public Works Lunda will investigate and confer with City Attorney Legvold and VanJaarsveld on Planning and Zoning recommendations for vacating alleys near Montgomery and 10th Street.

A motion was made by Vandewater, and seconded by Weland, to approve Resolution 2016-38: Changing 2017 January Council meeting dates to January 9th and 23rd. Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

A motion was made by Weland, and seconded by Lorenzen, to approve Annual TIF report. Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

A motion was made by Weland, and seconded by Johnson, to approve addendum to Mike Boyd separation agreement to comply with IPERS regulations. Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

Department reports were given.

A motion was made by Weland, and seconded by Swalin, to adjourn at 8:19 p.m.

Motion carried.

Sandra McGrath, Mayor Susan Maier, City Finance Officer

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PUBLIC NOTICE

WRIGHT COUNTY NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON DESIGNATION OF EXPANDED 2016 WRIGHT COUTY AGRIBUSINESS URBAN RENEWAL AREA, AND ON PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT Notice Is Hereby Given: That at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Courthouse, Clarion, Iowa, on December 19, 2016, there will be conducted a public hearing on the question of designating an expanded 2016 Wright County Agribusiness Urban Renewal Area (the “Urban Renewal Area”), pursuant to Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, by the addition of the property situated in Wright County, Iowa legally described as follows: Certain real property situated in Wright County, Iowa more particularly described as follows: All that part of the North ½ of the Northwest ¼ lying West of a line which is parallel to and 50 feet distant Westerly of the centerline of Drainage Ditch No. 15, except a 4.11 acre tract in the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼, described as beginning at a point which is 1971.3 feet North of and 613.4 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Southwest ¼, thence due West for 355.4 feet, thence Southwesterly to a point on the West line of said quarter-quarter, which is 266.64 feet North of the Southwest corner, thence East on the South line of said quarter-quarter for 114.7 feet, thence Northeasterly on a straight line to the point of beginning.

Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter excluding a 5 acre tract beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, thence

North 89° 30’ West along the South line of said quarter-quarter for 638.77 feet, thence North 00° 01’ West for 340 feet, thence South 89° 30’ East for 705 feet to the Northwest property line of the Eagle Grove Sewage Treatment plant (in the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ described above), then South 42° 17 ½’ West along said property line for 98.39 feet to the East line of the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼, thence South 00°01’ East along said East line for 266.64 feet to the point of beginning, all in Section 34, Township 91 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M., Wright County, Iowa.

The subject matter of the public hearing will also include a proposed amendment to the urban renewal plan for the Urban Renewal Area covering the territory identified above, pursuant to Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, a copy of which amendment is on file for public inspection in the office of the County Auditor.

The general scope of the proposed urban renewal plan, as more specifically described therein, includes the following: The proposed amendment to the urban renewal plan brings the property described above under the plan and makes it subject to the provisions of the plan. The amendment updates the description of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Development Urban Renewal Project which was previously approved by the Board on August 8, 2016.

At the hearing, any interested person may file written objections or comments and may be heard orally with respect to the subject matter of the hearing.

Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.49

All that remain of homes in Les Anglais, Haiti, the focus of GoServ Global housing efforts for hurricane relief. Photo submitted

GoServ Global Co-Founder Ken DeYoung (right) and Laborers With Christ Missionary Les DeRoos discuss building 10 Safe T Homes® on this property next to the Village of Hope that includes 60 Safe T Homes®. Photo submitted

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More than 100 people packed Chappy’s on Main recently to take part in the Holmes Christmas Club auction, a tradition in Wright County for close to 25 years.

Shelley Pohlman, an active member of the Club, said that his year, the auction raised about $22,000. “We’re very fortunate,” she said.

The Holmes Christmas Club has a history stretching back farther than the auction. Since 1943, the club has met annually to do some sort of fundraiser to provide groceries or a Christmas celebration for families in need in Wright County. For the last several years, the event has specifically packed baskets of fruit

and treats for the elderly, shut-ins, and other families who could use some help around the holidays.

Excess funds may be used to help with medical bills or heating costs for needy families.

In addition to auctioning off donated goods, ranging from fudge and cookies to crafts, home décor, and goods from various businesses, attendees of the auction also entered a raffle for an iPad Air 2. The auction lasted until about 9:15 p.m.

The Holmes Christmas Club anticipates packing about 1,000 baskets this year, again at Chappy’s on Main, on December 8 at 10 a.m.

Later that afternoon, volunteer drivers and some middle school Peer Helpers will be making the deliveries all over Wright County.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF EAGLE GROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2016-07 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERMITTED USES OF BUSINESS B-1 AND BUSINESS B-2 DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF EAGLE GROVE, WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA AND INCREASE REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY: BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE GROVE, IOWA: SECTION 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to modify the permitted uses of property within the Business B-1 and Business B-2 Districts of the City of Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa and increase the required parking spaces in the best interest of the City.

SECTION 2. Amendment. The City’s Zoning Regulations in Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances shall be amended as follows: Section 165.16 COMPUTING NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES shall be amended for Apartment House as follows: “Apartment house Each apartment house must have one two parking spaces for each dwelling unit or suite.”

Section 165.36 BUSINESS B-1 DISTRICT shall be amended as follows: The following shall be deleted: “Any permitted use for Residence R-4 District provided that such use conforms to the area and use requirements of that District.”; and the following shall be added: “In Business B-1 Districts, no building may be used in whole or in part for any of the following purposes: School, church, hospital, nursing home, correctional facility, or other institutional use.

Cemetery.

Residential uses or any dwelling.”

Section 165.37 BUSINESS B-2

Gene Ryerson served as auctioneer for the first part of the evening.

Goldfield Special Meeting Minutes

DISTRICT shall be amended as follows: The following shall be added: “In Business B-2 Districts, no building may be used in whole or in part for any of the following purposes: School, church, hospital, nursing home, correctional facility, or other institutional use.

Cemetery.

Residential uses or any dwelling.

SECTION 3. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Council the 5th day of December, 2016, and approved this 5th day of December, 2016.

Sandra McGrath Mayor ATTEST: Susan Maier City Clerk First Reading: November 21, 2016 Second Reading: December 5, 2016 Third Reading: waived December 5, 2106 I certify that the foregoing was published as Ordinance No. 2016-07 on the 8th day of December, 2016.

Susan Maier Interim City Clerk

Goldfield City Council NOVEMBER 28, 2016 Special Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Mayor Tom Stevenson presiding. Council members present: Sorensen, Fiscus, Sampson and Petersen. Absent: Reed. Also present: Robert Malloy, City Attorney, and Barbara Jergenson, City Clerk.

Moved by Sorensen, second Sampson, Resolution #664, approving the Certification of Debt from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund. This consists of: Additional costs for Webster Street Sanitary Sewer Extension; New Water Line on East Street; Lift Station Improvements; Water Plant, Well #2 Pump; New Generator for Water Plant for a total of $60,186. Approved with a Roll Call Vote. AYES: Sorensen, Fiscus, Sampson, and Petersen.

NAYS: None. Absent: Reed.

Moved by Sampson, second Sorensen, Resolution #665, approving the Annual Urban Renewal Report for Fiscal Year 20152016. Approved with a Roll Call Vote. AYES: Sorensen, Fiscus, Sampson, and Petersen.

NAYS: None. Absent: Reed.

MidAmerican Energy – When street lights are changed to LED lights, an adapter must be put in where the Christmas lights are plugged into on the light poles. City cost will be $50 for each adapter. Motion made by Petersen, second Fiscus. All ayes. Carried.

Council gave the approval for the City Clerk to ask the City Auditor to do the Annual Financial Report and the Annual Urban Renewal Report.

Motion Sampson, second Fiscus, to adjourn at 5:40 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

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GoServ Global focuses Haiti hurricane relief efforts on Safe T Homes® It’s been nearly two months since Hurricane Matthew devoured Haiti where Iowa-based GoServ Global rescues the vulnerable – orphans, widows, abandoned babies, displaced families, etc. Shacks that once served as homes before the hurricane are now missing roofs, or walls, or both. Hurricane Matthew damaged nearly every home in the area. The structures that families are living in seem impossible, yet they have no where else to go.

GoServ Global Team Leader Terry Prickett explains one of the houses he saw on his recent mission trip to Haiti. “The roof collapsed so it looked like a roof teepee on the ground. We saw a couple of elderly ladies sitting out front with a little hole that one was climbing out of.

That’s what they’re living in and they’re probably one of the lucky ones because they have a roof. I’d estimate that 90% of the homes that are left don’t even have roofs on them.”

GoServ Global is focusing relief efforts on housing.

All of the Safe T Homes® withstood the 145 hurricane winds with minimal damage and many lives were saved as up to 60 people crowded into the homes to ride out the storm. Thanks to donations, GoServ Global has already built more than 5 Safe T Homes® with 30 more Safe T Homes® enroute via three shipping containers. Roofs have been replaced on some of the GoServ Global traditional buildings that sustained damage.

GoServ Global has already purchased land by the Village of Hope that includes 60 Safe T

Homes®. An extra 150 community members have been staying at the Village of Hope because their homes were destroyed. GoServ Global expects to build 10 more Safe T Homes® on this property.

GoServ Global will also focus building Safe T Homes® in Les Anglais, a community just west of Les Cayes that was totally destroyed.

“The need is so great in this area - it’s the poorest of the poor,” shared GoServ Global Co-Founder Ken DeYoung. “Thousands and thousands of homes were wiped out because they were made with thatch.

Many people died and now cholera is running rampant.”

GoServ Global needs your help!

100 percent of your donation goes to the Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund. Give online at goservglobal. org/give & Choose “Haiti Hurricane Matthew” in the dropdown.

Donations may also be sent to: GoServ Global PO Box 193 Eagle Grove, IA 50533 Write “Hurricane Relief ” in the memo line.

Each Safe T Home® costs $5,700 to purchase from Sukup Manufacturing, $1,000 to ship, and $300 for concrete for a total of $7,000 to get the home from Sheffield, Iowa to Les Cayes, Haiti, built. ht t p s://w w w.yout ub e. c om / watch?v=WggR3uGd3xc - the latest GoServ Global footage from the a ermath of Hurricane Matthew ht t p s://w w w.yout ub e. c om / watch?v=xCVRwQUfcg4&t=17s’ - Time-lapse Safe T Home® build at the Center of Help Orphanage in Haiti a er Hurricane Matthew

GoServ Global Co-Founder Ken DeYoung and Haiti Director Eddie Constant discuss the need for more Safe T Homes®.

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A GoServ Global mission team member comforts Madam Pharil - who has directed the Center of Help Orphanage in Haiti for 35 years - that was destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. All of the 30 orphans and staff survived as they, along with members from the community, rode out the storm in the lone Safe T Home® that was built on the property last August. Photo submitted

Around the Area/Opinion

Eagle Grove Eagle

AGLOW International Lighthouse to meet

The Presidential election is over, so…What’s next?

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

(1Corinthians 16:13) On Saturday, December 10, at 10 a.m., at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., Aglow International Lighthouse of Fort Dodge and the surrounding area will host Bonnie Blow of Ankeny. With the use of a DVD, Bonnie will share Jane Hanson-Hoyt’s message: “The Called,” for such a time as this.

Highlights of the Aglow 2016 U.S. National Conference include: Now that the election is over, the real work begins.

It’s not just a movement, it’s an assignment.

A call for “Unity.”

Refreshments will be provided.

If you have any questions, please call Kelly at 515-576-2343.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship

The Eagle Grove/Clarion KC Council #1579 announces the 2016-2017 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship contest will be held in the Eagle Grove Elementary gymnasium on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and competition begins at 1 p.m. This is for ALL boys and girls ages 9-14 (age is determined as of January 1, 2017). There is NO COST to participate!

Champions in each age/gender group will compete again in the District event to be held in late January or February with the possibility to compete in the Regional and State contests.

Participation forms will be available at the gym immediately before the contest; however, a parent/ guardian signature is required on the form in order to participate! Contact Ken Umthun (515-351-7605), or Russ Wendel (515-408-6702), if you have questions. See you at the gym!

Health Careers Academy’s EMT & CNA program begin January 2017

Iowa Specialty Hospital will again offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training through Wright Health Partners Health Careers Academy starting in January 2017.

Both classes will be held at Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Belmond Campus. EMT classes will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings, 6-10 p.m., from January 23 through May 4. CNA classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5-9:30 p.m., from January 17 through April 4. Some Saturday clinical rotations are also required for the CNA course. Any community member, aged 16 or older, is eligible to participate in either class.

Scholarships may be available to those community members that apply and meet certain criteria.

Scholarship eligibility requires being a community member over the age of 16, residing in one of the network counties (Wright, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Humboldt,

Webster or Hamilton), and signing a letter of commitment to remain in a rural area once your coursework is complete. Scholarship applications must be returned to Abby Young by November 30.

The Career Academy is made possible through grant funds and collaboration with the Wright Health Partners Network (Iowa Specialty Hospital, North Iowa Area Community College, BelmondKlemme Community School District, ABCM Corporation, Orthopedic Specialists, and Gabrielson Clinic).

This program will provide a rural pathway that includes hands on training in a rural environment, discussion on how the network supports our rural communities, and assistance with job searches, applications, and interviewing techniques.

For further details, registration, or scholarship applications, contact Abby Young, Education Coordinator, at 641-444-5549.

Iowa 4-H Foundation announces scholarships for 2017 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 landgrant university.

Iowa 4-H members are eligible to apply for 4-H scholarships if they meet individual scholarship requirements, as determined by the scholarship donors. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student to receive scholarship awards.

Information and applications for the 4-H Scholarships are

now available online through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at www. iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m., February 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.

“We are extremely excited about our growing scholarship program and the additional resources that will be available for Iowa 4-H’ers entering or continuing college next fall,” says Albert Grunenwald, Executive Director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. “These donor-funded scholarships will help recipients build on their Iowa 4-H experiences and keep them on a path to future success.”

Since 1949, donors to the Iowa 4-H Foundation have provided financial resources to fund quality 4-H experiences and recognition opportunities for Iowa youth.

To further explore establishing a scholarship with the Iowa 4-H Foundation, please contact Mary Clancy, Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship Coordinator at clancy@ iastate.edu or 712-830-1321.

Household Tip Keep eggs from cracking when hard boiling by adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the water.

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ISU Extension and Outreach Brushy Creek Area Honor Workshop to be held Flight Thanksgiving A family farm business represents a lifetime of hard work and a commitment to a certain lifestyle that often spans generations. Good communications and planning make the transition from one generation to the next move smoothly and more successfully.

“Successfully transferring a farm business, or any business for that matter, begins with conversations about goals—the goals of all parties involved,” said Dave Baker, farm transition specialist with the Beginning Farmer Center. “The current owner and spouse, as well as future owner and spouse need to be included in the conversations.

These talks are often hard to initiate, but they are vital to creating an understanding that can be the basis for a succession plan.”

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a farm business succession workshop to help farm families begin those conversations and start putting transition plans on paper. Jerry Chizek, ISU Extension and Outreach Regional Director, says offering a farm business succession workshops is a result of needs expressed by area farm families.

“I hear individual family members express concerns about the future of the farm business, but many families have not taken the time to have those discussions between the generations involved,” said Chizek. “This is an opportunity to begin those discussions. If it is important for the farm to stay in the family, then it is critical to have these discussions to share the goals, dreams, fears, and expectations associated with succession planning. That’s why we are bringing ISU Extension and Outreach transitioning experts to

our region.”

The workshop is planned as a multi-generational event for exiting owners and spouses, and succeeding owners and spouses.

The two-session workshops will be held on consecutive days to allow for the initiation of conversations and written plans. David Baker and John Baker, attorney-at-law and administrator with the Beginning Farmer Center, will present at the workshop in Fort Dodge on February 17-18, 2017.

Over the workshop’s two days, participants will review the retirement plan concept and receive information on transfer plans, estate plans and a process for creating a family statement of intention. Family groups will be given time to write a statement of intent and vision of the future. Families will go home with a blueprint to the future—knowing what they need to do, who they need to talk to and understanding that the plan may need to be adjusted along the way.

The workshop will be held Friday, Feb. 17, from 1-8 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach Webster County office located at 217 South 25th Street, Suite C12 in Fort Dodge.

Pre-registration is required by Feb. 10 and can be made by contacting ISU Extension and Outreach offices in the following counties: · Hamilton County, 515-8329597, xhamilton@iastate.edu · Humboldt County, 515-3322201, xhumboldt@iastate.edu · Webster County, 515-576-2119, xwebster@iastate.edu · Wright County, 515-532-3453, xwright@iastate.edu

Wright County Adult Health Clinics for December Tues., Dec. 13 - Blood Pressure and Health Education at the Eagle Grove Senior Center from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Foot Clinic from 12:30-1:15 p.m.

Thurs., Dec. 15 - Blood Pressure and Foot Clinic at the Belmond Community Apartments from 8:30-11 a.m.

Wed., Dec. 21 - Blood Pressure and Health Education at the Goldfield

Legion Hall from 11:15-Noon.

Adult Health Clinics are available to any person in Wright County, ages 50 or older. We will trim nails at foot clinics, but you need to bring your own clippers and files. Anyone desiring information regarding Senior Health Clinics may call Kathy Nicholls at 515-532-3461.

There is no charge for services, however, donations are appreciated.

Beekeeping classes to be offered

A series of classes on Beginning Beekeeping 101 will be offered at the Webster County ISU Extension and Outreach office in Fort Dodge. Classes will be held on four Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. to noon, on January 7, 14, 28, and February 4. In addition, a class on advanced beekeeping will be held on January 28, also at the Webster Co. Extension Office from 1 to 4 p.m. This class will be for those who have had an established hive for at least one year.

This set of four beginning classes will provide information on equipment, hive setup, bee life cycle, harvesting honey, and additional information needed for raising of bees. Designed for those interested in starting a beehive as a hobby or for a small business, this course will also help those with an established hive to have their questions answered. Instructor for these classes will be Roy Kraft of Goldfield, President Iowa Honeybee Association.

Guest speakers will include Andy Joseph, Iowa’s State Apiarist.

Class size is limited to 30 attendees. For further information or to register for either of these classes, contact Yvonne McCormick at yvonne@iastate. edu, or call your local ISU Extension Office.

How to contact your Eagle Grove City Council Representative

Mayor Sandy McGrath

(Dec. 31, 2017) (515) 851-0016

sandramcgrath11@ gmail.com

Ward 1

Al Pamperin

(Dec. 31, 2019) (515) 689-0578 apamperin56@

Ward 4

Wally Lorenzen (Dec. 31, 2017) (515) 851-0338

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gmail.com

Ward 2

Ward 3

(Dec. 31, 2017)

Vadewater

Kendall Johnson (515) 293-9036

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At Large

Mike Weland

(Dec. 31, 2019) (515) 603-5883

Dennis

(Dec. 31, 2019) (515) 293-0150 dennis@sadler

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At Large

Todd Swalin

(Dec. 31, 2017)

(515) 689-8987 mikeweland.egcc@gmail.com toddswalin@gmail.com

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Letter to the Editor:

At this time of “Thanksgiving,” it is appropriate to reflect back a short few months ago. The Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight completed two flights, May 7 and September 17. Some 300 plus WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans participated in what most of them referred to “a trip of a lifetime.”

None of this would have been possible without all of the “Volunteers” that have helped make this trip a reality. As the Veterans have come from central and northwest Iowa, so have the necessary dollars come from central and northwest Iowa for these trips.

In retrospect, it is amazing where these necessary dollars come from…silent auctions, soup suppers, concerts, cookouts, memorials, freewill donations, activities from school children to senior citizens.

These dollars and time spent come from “the heart” to help “pay back” these Veterans who have given so much.

The Brushy Creek Area Flight has become more of a “family” or rather a “team”…the Veterans,

the fundraisers, the physicians, nurses, the fire departments, the guardsmen, the Fort Dodge Regional Airport personnel, the persons and organizations handling the registrations and those that helped at the information dinner, the media, the City of Fort Dodge, the Webster County Agricultural Center, the fine efforts of the communities of the veterans involved, the “everybodys” from each of the communities involved. These are all Valued Team Members. This is a long and lengthy list of volunteers but each equally important. The Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight Board of Directors wish to thank all of the other “team” members for their efforts.

Two flights are planned for May 7 and September 16, 2017. These flights are open to all WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans, male or female; all are welcome.

Again, thank you all.

Brushy Creek Area Board members: Lee Bailey, Orene Cressler, Peg Dettmann, Craig Malloy, Russ Naden, Ron Newsum, Julie Reed, Mel Shroeder, Charlie Walker and Marlene Welander

Business clients of Security Savings Bank enjoyed an IT Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, November 15, at The Farm in Eagle Grove.

Speakers gave valuable information about cybersecurity threats and the best practices for information security.

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Security Savings Bank hosts IT Lunch & Learn for business clients Knowledge and information can be empowering and, armed with a better understanding, businesses can better protect themselves from security threats. In an effort to lend assistance to our valued business clients, Security Savings Bank recently organized a Lunch & Learn on Information Security Awareness.

Several business professionals attended this seminar on Tuesday, November 15, at The Farm in Eagle Grove. Our speakers were Caleb Schultz, Billy Nefzger, Agnes Cannon, and Terri Torkelson of Security Savings Bank’s Information Technology Department.

“They did a great job presenting valuable information regarding current cybersecurity threats and best practices for information security,” stated Missie Niederhauser, Internal Auditor of Security Bank. Terri Torkelson, Cashier of Security

When do you meet?

Eagle Grove Area Dollars for Scholars Meets at the Gathering/Community Room of Rotary Senior Living-South The Fourth Monday of the month September-May At 6:30 p.m.

We welcome all interested people to attend!

A.A. Meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

510 S. Jackson, Eagle Grove N.A. Meeting Mondays at 8 p.m.

510 S. Jackson, Eagle Grove Parent Connection A monthly support group for parents, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians of special needs children Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month 6 - 7:30 p.m. at EG Library

Bank, also stated, “We were pleased to coordinate and offer the Lunch & Learn for our business clients.

The genuine interest stems from the unfortunate trend in account fraud.

Corporate Account Takeovers and ACH and Wire Transfer fraud is a real problem and we want to offer knowledge and helpful resources to help protect our business clients.”

Security Savings Bank, a division of Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, has been in business for 117 years. Security Savings Bank is the community’s oldest financial institution and has been proactive in supporting the community throughout its history. The Bank has experienced prudent and strategic growth with total assets in excess of $550 million. Security Savings Bank continues to serve its clients and communities in Eagle Grove, Goldfield, and Clarion.

Bower Masonic Lodge 1st Tuesday of the month 6:30 p.m. at Masonic Lodge in Eagle Grove Lion’s Club 4th Tues. of the month 6 p.m. at Emerson Building in EG Wright County Taxpayers’ Association Meeting 3rd Mon. of the month 7 p.m.

Pizza Ranch in Clarion Viona Masonic Meeting 2nd Tues. of the month 8 p.m.

Masonic Hall in Renwick Rotary Club of EG Meets at the community room of Rotary Senior Living-South Noon each Tuesday for 55 minutes We welcome visitors.

If you would like to include your monthly meeting in this column, please email them to: egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net

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Thank you to family, friends, neighbors, students, parents, and fellow teachers for the many kind expressions of sympathy after the passing of Gloria Anderson. Thank you to Jason Cooper for his guidance and pastoral care through Gloria’s illness and subsequent death. Also, thank you to the caregivers at Rotary Ann North who daily attended to Gloria’s needs with compassion and dignity. ~ With gratitude, Alvin Anderson and family ~

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It’s been over seven months since the rollout of Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program. Governor Terry Branstad set the program in motion last year, signing over the state’s administration of Medicaid services to three Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) with the expectation that privatized service would cost less than the state managed system.

Originally scheduled to transition in January, the rollout was delayed for four months to give the MCOs time to adequately build their network of providers. Since April, Iowa’s Medicaid recipients have had their benefits managed by one of the three MCOs; Amerigroup Iowa, Inc., AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa, Inc., or UnitedHealthCare Plan of the River Valley, Inc. The switch from state run to privatized Medicaid has been a controversial decision, with many Iowa providers protesting the added administrative cost of dealing with three different for-profit companies to receive Medicaid reimbursements. Denied claims or incomplete payments are commonly heard complaints from healthcare providers that deal with the for-profit companies.

“We continue to struggle with managed care organizations paying the correct amounts,” said Jeanene Chipp, Business Office Manager at Franklin General Hospital. “We have some patient accounts that have been corrected three times because the MCOs are paying incorrectly.”

Chipp cites lack of communication between the hospital the MCOs as a real issue.

Inaccurate information about patients and doctors within the three MCO systems has proven difficult to correct, resulting in paperwork being sent to the wrong hospital or claims being denied in spite of being correctly filled out.

“As an example, Dr. Lauffer is set up in some MCO systems as still being at her previous practice in Rockford,” said Chipp. “If one of her patients sees another provider from Franklin Medical Center, their claim is denied because it doesn’t register that provider is in the same network as Dr. Lauffer, now practicing in Hampton. We have been trying for months to get the problem corrected with no success.”

With three MCOs each having their own standards for paperwork, large medical providers have seen their administrative workload increase as they juggle multiple versions of forms.

“There are definitely extra costs associated with the new system,” said Kim Price, CEO of Franklin General Hospital. “The thing that we’re battling most is the aggravation of dealing with three different payers, each having their own contracts, applications, and procedures. It’s frustrating for us and it’s very

confusing for our patients.”

Price says that the loss of locally based case managers is a concern for patients as well as hospitals. Loss of personalized service may result in complications that could have serious effect for the most vulnerable.

“There is so much time being spent on the problems with implementation of the system that there isn’t enough time to actually assign case workers to those clients who need managed care,” said Price.

“The main benefit to the consumer is almost completely lacking with the MCOs, so not only did some of these people lose parts or all of the team they have been relying on for continuity of care, but those roles are not being filled. Rather than being seen less as a result of their managed care, they may actually be visiting the clinic and ER more.”

Questions about the cost effectiveness of managed care also continue to rise as the MCOs report financial losses since taking on the responsibility of managing the state’s Medicaid system.

“The Iowa MCOs are already reporting losing millions of dollars, prompting them to request, and receive, $33 million additional state funds,” said Scott McIntyre, Vice President of Communications for the Iowa Hospital Association. “Similar scenarios have played out in other states, where having endured the trauma of switching to a privatized system, they are all but forced to give into the MCOs demands rather than switch back.”

Franklin General Hospital isn’t the only entity having issues with the MCOs. Back in July, ABCM Corporation reported that MCOs had failed to pay $3.3 million in Medicaid reimbursements.

ABCM Corporation has declined to comment further on the matter.

On the other hand, Russell Wood, the Community Services Director for Franklin County, has been very vocal about his opposition to the privatization of Medicaid. Before the transition, Medicaid services were managed by county providers, who provided local case management for Medicaid recipients. Franklin County is part of Central Iowa Case Management, a conglomeration of area counties sharing resources to provide Medicaid services.

The loss of Medicaid reimbursements cut off a large source of funding for county services, effecting services they provide for both Medicaid recipients and other county residents.

Ironically, when the transition to MCOs was delayed for four months after it was determined they weren’t prepared for their January 1 roll out, it was Central Iowa Case Management that had to fill in the gap.

Providing these services was a challenge since, in anticipation of losing their funding, Central Iowa

Case Management lost half of their staff. Twelve people left to work for the various MCOs in December of 2015, leaving the county services undermanned when they needed to fill in the gap between January and April.

“We had huge caseloads,” said Wood.

As of September, while the majority of AmeriHeath and UnitedHealthCare’s claims have been paid, Amerigroup had paid only $857 out of $32,500 worth of claims. In total, Central Iowa Case Management is owed $37,843 for services provided to the MCOs. These are expenses that will likely be absorbed by county budgets.

“When certain people in Des Moines say that we are saving money, I would ask how much of that money is being paid by the tax payers,” said Wood.

However, not every Medicaid provider is reporting problems with working with the MCOs. While large scale providers are struggling with missing payments, smaller scale providers that accept Medicaid say that things have been more or less the same.

“It’s really working better for me,” said Jay Hickman, owner of Hickman Chiropractic. “I’m in network with one of them and they treat me better than old Medicaid did. It seems these guys process quicker.”

Hickman has signed on with Amerigroup, but will accept patients on AmeriHealth as well. Because he’s not contracted with them, AmeriHealth only pays two thirds of the claim and Hickman absorbs the rest. Of the three MCOs, Hickman doesn’t accept UnitedHealthcare, having had negative experiences with them in the past.

Likewise, Koenen & Collins Chiropractic also says that the transition has gone well.

“The transition into it took time and was a little inconvenient, but since April the transition has actually been smooth for us,” said Pam Koenen, office manager at Koenen & Collins Chiropractic.

With a little more than a quarter of their patients using Medicaid in one form or another, Koenen & Collins is contracted with all three MCOs and report that the new system has been working just as effectively as the previous one.

“I can’t say it’s that much different for the pharmacy,” said Wendal Speake, co-owner of KornerWhipple Pharmacy. “There was a little lag in the beginning, but in the pharmacy business there’s always four to six weeks of delay. Quite honestly, I was surprised it went as smoothly as it did.”

Korner-Whipple provides Medicaid services to all three MCOs, but they do not deal with them directly. The pharmacy is part of a group that deals with the bulk purchasing and distribution

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Medicaid claims are passed from KornerWhipple to this third party group for processing.

If there is one criticism that Speake has about privatized Medicaid, it’s that the MCOs no longer pay for over-the-counter medication. Common items like Tylenol or iron supplements were covered by Medicaid under the state run system, however the MCO’s only cover prescription medication.

“What was a covered item has now become an extra expense,” says Speake.

Third party billing is also used at the Sheffield Care center. With about half of their residents on Medicaid, the care center contracted with a billing service to do the administrative work.

“I think things are going pretty well for us,” said Chris Ruger, administrator at the Sheffield Care Center.

Ruger says that at first there were communication issues, but the kinks are starting to get worked out.

“They seem to have that sorted now,” said Ruger. “It’s been a lot better.”

Not every Medicaid provider is directly attached to the healthcare industry either. The HamptonDumont School District provides services to students that qualify for Medicaid, such as para-educators and special transportation. Medicaid reimbursements supplement the district’s special education fund.

While the school district does have a staff member for managing Medicaid claims, the school also sends those claims through a third party company.

“The billing company will check it over to make sure everything is in alignment,” said district nurse Ann Bobst.

The school accepts Medicaid benefits from all three providers and hasn’t reported any issue with receiving payments for services since the transition.

“It has not affected our ability to claim,” said H-D Superintendent Todd Lettow. “Fortunately they’re still paying schools.”

While not every Medicaid service provider is reporting issue, many still have troubles. In a survey of more than 400 providers from this summer, nine out of ten reported that privatized Medicaid had increased their administrative expenses and two thirds reported that they are not getting paid on time and aren’t being reimbursed the full amount when they are paid.

It’s impossible to tell if these problems are due to the rough startup of the program or if this will be an ongoing issue, but with Governor Branstad in office backed by a Republican controlled legislature Medicaid administration is unlikely to return to state control.

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By Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace One of the best parts of the holiday season is adding colorful seasonal plants to the home. That includes the poinsettia. However, poinsettias do require special care to reach their full potential.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer queries about poinsettias and other holiday plants. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-2943108, or hortline@iastate.edu.

What should I look for when purchasing a poinsettia?

Poinsettias are available in a wide range of colors. Red is the most popular color. However, poinsettias also are available in burgundy, pink, salmon, white, cream and gold.

In addition, there are bicolored, marbled and speckled poinsettias.

The colorful part of the poinsettia, commonly referred to as the plant’s flowers, are actually modified leaves or bracts. The true flowers are yellow to green, button-like objects located in the center of the bracts.

When selecting a poinsettia, choose a plant with dark green foliage and brightly colored bracts.

The true flowers should be shedding little or no pollen. Avoid poinsettias with wilted foliage, broken stems or few leaves.

How do I care for a poinsettia?

To prevent damage from cold temperatures, purchase the poinsettia at the end of the shopping trip, place the poinsettia in a plant sleeve or carefully wrap it before going outdoors and set the plant in a heated vehicle. Exposing the poinsettia to cold temperatures, even for a short time, may cause its bracts and leaves to blacken and drop.

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As soon as you get home, unwrap the poinsettia and place it near a sunny window or other well-lit location. However, don’t let the plant touch the cold window pane. Also, keep the poinsettia away from cold drafts or heat sources. Poinsettias prefer temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Water needs can be determined with your finger. Check the potting soil daily. When the soil surface becomes dry to the touch, water the plant until water begins to flow out the bottom of the pot. The pots of most poinsettias are placed inside decorative pot covers. When watering a poinsettia, carefully remove the pot cover, water the plant in the sink, then place the poinsettia back into the pot cover.

Is the poinsettia poisonous?

Contrary to popular belief, the poinsettia is not poisonous. However, it is not intended for human or animal consumption. It is still advisable to keep the poinsettia out of the reach of small children and pets.

One potential health concern with the poinsettia is dermatitis or an irritation to the skin. When a poinsettia stem is cut or broken, milky sap oozes from the wound.

Some individuals may develop a skin irritation if the milky sap comes in contact with their skin.

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Eagle wrestlers undefeated after first week of dual meets By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com

The Eagle Grove wrestling team is looking really good in early season mat action, taking all five of their duals over two nights in the first week of the new season.

Last Tuesday, they defeated Northwood-Kensett 62-6 and North Union 55-24 in a four-team affair hosted by Algona. Versus the Vikings, falls were recorded by Derek Graham (120), Saxon Lyman (152), Brayden Lyman (170), Austin Burgwin (182) and Jon Mendoza (285). Mendoza was the fastest of those, not even giving his man a chance in pinning his shoulders down in a mere 11 seconds. In addition, Mark Dawson (132) took a 16-7 major decision with Joel Mendoza (220) doing the same

with an 11-3 win. Four others won by having their hand raised in forfeit.

Versus the Warriors, it was Peyton Woodbeck (145), Saxon and Brayden picking up pins with Dawson scoring an 18-8 major decision. Four others won by forfeit. They also defeated the host Bulldogs 42-29, however due to technical difficulties the individual match results were not available.

In their home debut on Thursday, they had a bit more of a challenge but still took care of both Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 46-35 and West Hancock 49-30. Versus the Cardinals, it was Derek Graham, Saxon, Burgwin, Kruckenberg and Joel Mendoza taking wins by fall.

Burgwin got his man in just 16 seconds for the fastest of the night.

Jacob Graham scored a 16-5 major decision in his 106-pound match.

Versus the Eagles from Britt, Derek, Braden Cahalan (138), Brayden and Jon all secured falls.

Saxon used a 16-4 major decision to score points, with three other purple and gold-clad wrestlers taking forfeit wins.

“I still feel like I’m dreaming!,” stated head coach Jake Groth.

“Five years ago when I became an assistant here, we had so many issues that were not wrestling related. I remember how many hours coach Schafer and I would spend with the kids and not just in the room but outside of it. That time usually ended with a discouraging outcome.

It was impossible, or so it seemed.

We didn’t have a single guy who

believed he could win, let alone risk a shot at a guy’s leg out of fear he may fail. It was a bad scenario. But then some unlikely freshmen stepped up, and those are the guys you see out there on the mat now wearing the giant ‘E’ singlets. Those juniors and seniors are our leaders, and they have pulled this team through the adverse conditions. Without them, and the help of four other assistant coaches, we would not have a 5-0 dual record.

It’s been a long journey, but one that was worth it! I am grateful for all the challenges, and the highs and lows, the sport of wrestling provides for me and I’m thankful for the continued support from fans, community members and parents. Thank you all for providing us the opportunities to be successful!”

Joel Mendoza (220) tries for the pin over Umbarger of the Cardinals. The freshman would win the match by fall, and would enjoy a good day on Saturday at Wapsie Valley in finishing second in his bracket. Photo by Les Houser Eagle Grove High School

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Austin Burgwin (182) scored a quick fall in just :16 over Abbas of G-H/V. The senior scored two more dual meet pins as well last week, then capped it off with a fifth place finish at Wapsie Valley.

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Dylan Kruckenberg (195) gets the pin on Weaver of G-H/V. The freshman has had a fine start to his season on varsity, taking third in his weight class at Wapsie Valley. Photo by Les Houser

Saxon Lyman wins 152-weight bracket Emerging from the day with one champion, the Eagle Grove wrestling team gathered enough high finishes to take fifth at the Chris Davis Tournament hosted by Wapsie Valley (WV) last Saturday.

The host Warriors took the team crown with 183.5 points, followed in the top five of the ten-team field by Central Springs (CS) at 164, North Linn (NL) at 139, South Winneshiek (SW) at 135 and the Eagles at 128.5.

Saxon Lyman breezed his way through the 152-pound class, starting off with a bye followed by a fall in 3:56 over Da Silva of Oelwein (OEL). He took a 5-1 disqualification win over Massman of SW in the final to claim the gold.

The purple and gold had a trio of second-place finishes. Derek Graham (120) followed an opening bye with a 15-0 technical fall over Hansmeier of Waukon (W). He dropped a 16-3 major decision in the finals. Joel Mendoza (220) pinned Kemps of WV in 1:58, then scored an 8-3 win over Schnuelle of SW to propel him into the finals. He lost that match by fall to Santee of CS. His brother Jon (285) opened his day with a 3-2 win over Duffy of WV followed by a 5-2 victory over Behrens of CS to reach

the championship bout. Schott of NL then pinned him in 1:18 in that match.

Dylan Kruckenberg (195) was the lone third-place finisher, and started off with a fall in 4:30 over Presthoff of CS. After losing his next match by fall, he moved over into the consolation side where he received a bye in the semifinals. He then pinned Presthoff again in 1:54 to earn the spot.

“This past week has been like a marathon,” stated head coach Jake Groth. “Three meets in a row means making weight three times and monitoring what you eat everyday all week. That takes a toll on the body. I would have been happy with the guys just surviving those meets and still showing up to practice. We had some moments of sloppiness in two of those duals, but refused to be denied the win. I can teach technique, and can condition guys until they puke, but heart and toughness is an intentional choice by my wrestlers alone. Thursday night, we were in great shape and found a way to win.

Once we clean up the moments of bad wrestling, we can jump to even more levels.”

He then shared his thoughts about the long day last Saturday. “To compete all week long, against some

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Eagle wrestling team takes fifth at Wapsie Valley By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com

Saxon took the 152-pound title last Saturday at Wapsie Valley, defeating an Oelwein wrestler by fall in the semi’s then winning by DQ in the finals. The junior is the son of Trent Lyman and Angela Bodholdt, and stepson of Mike Bodholdt.

pretty stiff competition, then leave at 5:30 a.m. to go two hours away to Wapsie Valley and compete hard all day long and get back at 9:30 p.m. and have the guys show up at practice on Monday with a smile on their face shows they still love the sport of wrestling. That is the definition of a warrior! I am extremely proud of all of my guys, both varsity and junior varsity. They don’t turn away from fatigue, they face it and welcome it.

We placed fifth as a team in one of the top two tournaments to watch last weekend, and were just 11 points out of third. I think the freshmen got a taste of the level of intensity they will have to find to win those matches. It has been a great start to our season!”

The team will travel to the Algona Tournament this Saturday.

Results-Chris Davis Tournament at Fairbank 106-J. Graham: L by fall to Taylor (SW); L by tech. fall 15-0 to Block (W) – DNP 113-Pamperin: L by fall to Pate (CS); bye; L by fall to Whitinger (N-P); L to Pate again by fall – 8th 120-D. Graham: bye; W by tech. fall 15-0 over Hansmeier (W); L by maj. dec. 16-3 to Henderson (NL) – 2nd 132-Dawson: W 8-6 over Cherry

(NL); L by fall to Parmely (OEL); W 7-4 over Bullerman (SW); L by tech. fall 17-1 to Garl (CS) – 4th 138-Cahalan: L by fall to Kuhens (OEL); W by fall in :18 over Fontinel (HLV); L by fall to Brase (N-P); W by fall in 1:02 over Mathers (CS) – 5th 152-S. Lyman: bye; W by fall in 3:56 over Da Silva (OEL); W by DQ over Massman (SW) – 1st 160-Miller: bye; L by fall to Reicks (TV); bye; L 3-2 to Rechkemmer (NL) – DNP 170-B. Lyman: bye; W by fall in 1:28 over McGraw (NL); L 5-1 to Neel (CS); L 10-8 in OT to Weepie (WV); L 13-8 to Walker (OEL) – 6th 182-Burgwin: L 6-2 to Waskow (NL); W by maj. dec. 14-5 over Weiermann (HLV); L by maj. dec.

11-0 to Little (WV); W by fall in 3:41 over Gordon (W) – 5th 195-Kruckenberg: W by fall in 4:30 over Prestholt (CS); L by fall to Kuboushek (SW); bye; W by fall in 1:54 over Prestholt – 3rd 220-Joel M.: W by fall in 1:58 over Kemps (WV); W 8-3 over Schnuelle (SW); L by fall to Santee (CS) – 2nd 285-Jon M.: W 3-2 over Duffy (WV); W 5-2 over Behrens (CS); L by fall to Schott (NL) – 2nd

Eagle Grove Sports Calendar

THURS., DEC. 8 6:15 p.m. JJV Boys Basketball vs. Bishop Garrigan FRI., DEC. 9 4 p.m. MS Wrestling at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 4 p.m. JV Girls Basketball at Bishop Garrigan 5 p.m. JV Boys Basketball at Bishop Garrigan 6:15 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball at Bishop Garrigan 7:45 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball at Bishop Garrigan SAT., DEC. 10 11 a.m. Varsity Wrestling at Algona Tournament MON., DEC. 12 4:15 p.m. MS Boys Basketball at Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 5 p.m. JV Wrestling at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Tourn.

TUES., DEC. 13 4 p.m. JV Girls Basketball vs. Lake Mills 4 p.m. MS Wrestling at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 4:15 p.m. MS Boys Basketball vs. Belmond-Klemme 5 p.m. JV Boys Basketball vs. Lake Mills 6:15 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Lake Mills 7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball

vs. Lake Mills THURS., DEC. 15 6 p.m. Varsity Wrestling vs. Manson NW Webster, North Union & West Bend-Mallard at Swea City 6:15 p.m. JJV Boys Basketball at Humboldt FRI., DEC. 16 4:15 p.m. 7th Girls Basketball vs. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 4:15 p.m. 8th Girls Basketball at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows SAT., DEC. 17 10 a.m. JV/Varsity Wrestling at Spencer Tournament

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Eagles play well at times, but still can’t find a win in three tries Smith fires in 23 points, Espejo hits for a dozen in two of the games By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com

Last Tuesday in their season debut at home, the Eagle Grove varsity basketball team suffered a 55-27 loss to Forest City in Top of Iowa-West play. Spencer Espejo led the way for the purple and gold with 12 points. “I thought we played well for about three quarters,” stated head coach Ryan Pedersen. “We were basically even with them. The second quarter is what did us in. We gave up 23 points on mostly transition and easy baskets.”

On Friday night in Britt, they were totally outmanned in a 97-19 loss to West Hancock. Ryan Smith dropped in six points, Enzo Gebara five points and Chase Blasi four points. “There’s not a lot I can say about this game,” said Pedersen.

“West Hancock was in control the entire game, and wanted it more than we did.”

On Saturday night, the team hosted West Fork and seemed to have recovered even though they lost 69-48 to the Warhawks. Smith was an fire in canning 23 points, while Espejo hit double digits for the second night in three with 12 points.

“The boys played much better in this game,” said Pedersen. “We came out with a little fire, but dug ourselves a 25-9 hole in the first quarter. After that, we played pretty good and did a lot of good things on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. It was down to a nine-point deficit late in the third quarter. After that, we just ran out of gas. I really give the boys credit for coming out and playing the way they did after the loss at West Hancock.”

These were the only individual stats available at press time. The team goes to Bishop Garrigan this Friday, then hosts Lake Mills next Tuesday.

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Niko Padilla drives in, and looks to dish off the ball, versus Forest City. Photo by Les Houser

Natalie Vrba moves this move past two Indian defenders towards the hoop in the home game with Forest City. The sophomore scored 10 points and pulled down eight rebounds.

She also made three steals. Photo by Les Houser

-Spencer Espejo tries to work the ball in for a scoring play. The junior led the team with 12 points versus Forest City, and hit that number again in Saturday’s home game. Photo by Les Houser Eagle Grove High School

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Ryan had the hot hand versus West Fork, firing in 23 points. He contributed six points versus West Hancock. The junior is the son of Dr. Dustin and Deb Smith.

Colin Omvig puts up this shot from under the basket versus Forest City. The team struggled in their first two games to find some offense, but showed more scoring punch on Saturday at home versus West Fork. Photo by Les Houser

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Allison Purcell drives through the defense to put up a shot in the home game last week. The senior scored six points, and matched that number in rebounds along with adding two blocks. Photo by Les Houser

Natalie led the team in scoring last week, putting up 20 points versus West Hancock. She was also on top in the rebound column versus Forest City with eight. The sophomore is the daughter of BreeAnn Vrba and Dave Vrba.

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Last Tuesday, the Eagle Grove varsity girls basketball team made their season and home debut by hosting Forest City and lost to the Indians 73-23. Natalie Vrba led the way with 10 points, followed in scoring by Allison Purcell with six points and Laine Morgan with three points. Brittney Osborn and Jarika Eisentrager rounded it out by adding two points each.

Vrba crashed the boards for eight rebounds, followed

by Purcell grabbing six and Kenzie Crail three. Eisentrager got her hands on two caroms, with Mariana Gonzalez, Jordan Kastler and Morgan all getting one each. Eisentrager had two

assists, while Vrba swiped three steals and Morgan two. Purcell added two blocked shots to her line.

On Friday night, the team lost to West Hancock 78-38 at Britt. Vrba pumped in 20 points, with Morgan scoring seven points and Purcell five points.

On Saturday, the purple and gold hosted West Fork and fell 55-25 to the Warhawks. Vrba netted 12 points, with Purcell adding seven points and Morgan four points. These were the only stats available at press time for the two recent games. This past Monday, the ladies picked up their first win as they defeated CAL 64-45.

Look for the stats and story on that game in next week’s Eagle.

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EG Golden Stars The Eagle Grove Golden Stars Drill Team are pictured above performing their fifth place jazz routine. “I’m so proud of this team,” said Coach Ann Sampson. You can catch the STARS’ routines at one of several upcoming home basketball games or at their annual Drill Team Night March 12, 2017.

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