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December 9, 2016 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF HARDIN COUNTY
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City mulls ambulance proposals City still looks to nail down and firm up costs of two different options under consideration
By Rick Patrie News Editor ELDORA – The steam seemed to go out of a proposal to have Eldora convert the old Greenbelt Transfer truck maintenance site into a new ambulance garage and admin center. City council members largely turned away from the idea when local contractor Steve Gehrke, who had volunteered to do a little fact finding for the city, came up with some dollar parameters for three different options to create a new home for the Emergency Medical (ambulance) Service. Gehrke told the council he was skeptical of the Greenbelt site proposal and found more to like in either of the other two options. One
would involve a wholly new building construction, the other would call for enlarging and renovating the present site out at the old city hospital. One surprise from his report was just how close the two remaining options could be in terms of cost. Gerhke said he compiled his estimates with information gleaned from a number of building contractors with whom he works regularly. First, the results suggested the costs of converting the south side Greenbelt site to something useable could be just about the same as building a new center, and he said there would remain questions about residual soil contamination at the one time vehicle maintenance site –
and there were questions about how to mothball the expanse of unused space coming with the site. On the other hand, estimates offered on the two other proposed construction options were – though quite preliminary – nonetheless substantially less than what has been talked about at city hall for the last couple of months. Gehrke stressed his figures were for a very basic, no-frills commercial building and might not include all the features the EMS was calling for, but his estimates were substantially less than the much discussed $1.75 million. Option one would allow for enlarging the current site at the old hospital complex. That would mean
all new ambulance garages and a considerable remodel and expansion for the administrative portion of the site. Option two is a complete new construction on another site in the city. Rough estimate of costs to build a new building were actually near the same as the cost to convert the Greenbelt site. Meanwhile, a substantial renovation of the current hospital site would only be nominally cheaper than a new construction. Both came in around $1 to 1.2 million-plus. (See exact figures with diagrams on page 2) Gehrke said that a more limited remodel or simple “refurbishing”
of the current hospital site could get the city the ambulance garage space it needs, but would leave unanswered the scope of updated on the administrative side That more limited renovation at the hospital might be done for as little as $700.000-plus. Again, there were cautions all around that the figures quoted were for what Gehrke termed a basic building plan and when features unique to this project were added the numbers would change. Gehrke stressed the figures did represent solid estimates made by builders who have long experience in the type of remodeling or new construction being envisioned. By meeting’s end the council’s
appetite for the south side Greenbelt option had clearly waned. And council members agreed to try and firm up the alternative projections by enlisting yet another contractor in Des Moines experienced in these types of projects. Some members of the council have insisted that whatever route the city takes, it go into the project with insurances to the public the ambulance service will cover the bond issue without any help from the taxpayer. Eldora’s ambulance service is not unique, but it is among a select few Iowa ambulance services that actually operate without taxpayer (continued on page 2
IVCC Help wanted! By Rick Patrie News Editor HARDIN COUNTY – The folks with Iowa Valley Continuing Education have been out talking to constituents since October and will be continuing so until probably March. If they haven’t been to Eldora yet, expect them soon. According to Jacque Goodman who is vice chancellor for the district, it is a recognition that their offerings to adult education patrons have to change. Goodman says the district has taken note of the fact a significant number of its seats are empty in the college of vocational and otherwise continuing education. The current campaign is to check
with a wide cross-section of the district’s stakeholders, everyone from business people, to those working at the secondary education level, to people on the street who are interested in continuing and adult education. Learning for work and learning for fun. She says when forty percent of continuing ed classroom seats recently showed empty, the district knew it had to reassess what it is patrons are looking for. The reassessment goes for some of the more novel personal enrichment classes, but it clearly driven by the needs of vocational education users – job trainees and employers both. Iowa Valley has long been a job trainer, and over the last
several decades has taken the role of apprenticeship provider for many industries who need skilled employees who can come join the payroll and contribute from day one. But Goodman say the current outreach to the district also recognizes that the community college continuing education division is also an employment facilitator. That means it works to bring together employers, job seekers and everyone else involved in making people employable, right down to the K-12 secondary schools. The district want to use its auspices to get all the parties networking. She wrote the op-ed contribution printed below on the subject not long ago:
“Iowa Valley wants your help.” By Jacque Goodman Help wanted … the signs are everywhere! As one walks into the grocery store, convenience store or restaurants, many are looking for HELP. Even with fewer people, organizations try to maintain the same level of service. From this point forward, service is going to be what boosts top companies above the competition. Markets have become ultra competitive; competition for employees, for services and programs has dramatically changed the focus for many organizations, including Iowa Valley Continuing Education. For years, Iowa Valley Continuing
Education (IVCE) has been providing personal and professional enrichment programs ranging from dance classes to cooking and everything in between. Much has changed over time, and now many of the options IVCE offers can be found free online or at a reduced price, leaving us with unfilled classrooms. All this is illustrated by our 20.64% class cancellation rate; this rate is even higher in the outlying areas of the District we serve. Over the past few years, IVCE began shifting roles and responsibilities of staff to concentrate on the needs of local employers and
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All County Offices in the Courthouse, County Office Building, and Engineer’s Office will open at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. State offices will open as usual.
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Walter Sayer Post 182, American Legion meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Legion Post at 1215 Washington St., Eldora. (continued on page 2
This is real news, not the fake stuff you are hearing so much about. Eldora is cleaning up some of the street corner congestion by progressively moving across town with a new look in stop signs and street signs. They are increasingly two signs, one post.
the increasing demands for workers. As IVCE staff travels and talks to community stakeholders, this is the number one concern we hear. In response to the diverse needs of our employers, IVCE leads several initiatives: Sector Partnerships – IVCCD is partnering with several employers in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture and other areas. Career Pathway initiatives – IVCCD gives students early insight into what a career in their chosen field looks like and allows them to build career-specific skills and (continued on page 3)
Steamboat Christmas MAKE ME AN OFFER–It was Christmas in Steamboat Rock again last Sunday, and the community along with a host of its neighbors got together for the annual program and pageant of Christmases remembered, holiday salutes to veterans, and a retelling of the Biblical Story. Find more pictures from Vanessa Babcock Meester on page 7.
Veterans get SH high school invite
On Friday, December 9th, South Hardin High School will be recognizing all active and retired service men and women and all veterans from the South Hardin communities, between the varsity girls and boys games at approximately 7:20 p.m. Service Personnel will receive free admission when you check in at the admissions table. Service Personnel are encouraged to wear some form of military identification, but not required, as you’ll be recognized on the court.
A new Greeting
This year in the December 23 Index find a new local business Christmas Greetings format, with another feature being the letters to Santa from Kids PreK through 4th Grade.
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The one time Greenbelt Transport site which had been offered for consideration to the city – as Eldora eyes changes for its ambulance service. After Monday night’s meeting council members appeared to be passing on the option due to the costs of renovation and other issues with the site.
City mulls ambulance
the ambulance services anticipated income for years to come. support. Fees for its services have That said, it should be noted the covered the budget for years. service scored quite high with the Suggestions have been floated the city’s financial consultants when city might assume some of the fringe they spoke to the council a couple of benefit costs of the ambulance team weeks ago. They outlined a potential so that the service might more easily finance package which could have absorb the costs of the construction. made available as much as $2 But, that suggestion has brought million for a project. The money resistance from at least two members would have come from USADA of the council, Melody Hoy and Rural Development. And consultants said the Eldora Robert John. They have called for the building project to be sized to fit service was doing well fiscally (continued from page 1)
despite the fact it faces a situation common to medical services everywhere: While the taxpayers aren’t eager to contribute, ambulance users often are not either, frequently defaulting on payments for services provided – almost fifty percent of the time, in fact. Collection efforts are a legal and administrative struggle and of course the ambulance business isn’t one where service can ever be denied.
Comparing costs of different options
By Rick Patrie News Editor Eldora – Monday night there was a little more clarity and definition to the choices facing the Eldora city council as it measurers competing plans for a new ambulance service center. A local contractor conducted a survey of fellow builders and came to the council with some estimates on the costs of several different options, which have been under consideration. The city administration took them under advisement but stressed they need a great deal of refinement to accommodate the fine print in any construction plans. A plan which had surfaced only a couple of weeks ago to convert the one time Greenbelt Transport
depot and maintenance garage to use by the ambulance service was seen requiring about $1.3 million to accomplish the remodel. Another option for the same site might have been accomplished for $1.1 million. A whole new commercial ‘no frills’ structure was estimated to cost about $1.2 million, while a more elaborately designed option for a new structure might cost as much as $2.1 million, a third mid-way option might be $1.7. Two proposals have been under consideration for remodeling the present ambulance service site at the old hospital in Eldora. One option which was a fuller remodel, plus addition of four garage stalls, could come in at about $1.1 million while a much scaled back “refurbishing”
might be done for about $705.000, according to the projections discussed. It was stressed that accommodating the specialized needs of a medical service would add to the estimates but the estimates were nonetheless useful for comparing the relative costs of different options. Essentially the town council now appears down to a choice between new construction on a different site, or finding a way to add more and larger ambulance bays to the hospital site and then decide how much to remodel. The ambulance service says something needs to be done because, at a bare minimum, newer vehicles are becoming too large to fit in the present garage, and at this time one unit has to be parked off site. They say the present admin areas in the ambulance center are not of adequate space, either for crews overnighting or for training sessions and equipment storage.
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the birth of Jesus - God with us.” Christmas Tree Help fill the tree in the entry with socks, hats, and waterproof mittens or gloves to be shared with Operation Threshold and Little Rock Ministries. Caroling
We have filled a tree with wonderful ornaments to help the local nurse’s fund. Each ornament represents an item they need to help children in our area. 1. Pick an ornament from a tree in our Eldora or Ackley locations. 2. Purchase the item. 3. Bring the item into the bank, and we will make sure the child receives your wonderful gift!
You’re invited to the annual Baby Jesus Birthday Party at the Honey Creek Friends Church Historical Meeting House Sunday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. There will be a manger tableau, reader’s theatre, sharing of carols and a Christmas story followed by birthday cake and fellowship. Eldora nEwspapErs a division of Mid-america publishing Corporation Eldora, Iowa Official County Newspaper
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Iowa Valley District change of emphasis See the story starting on page 1 concerning Iowa Valley Community College’s new outreach and search for help in creating new classes. The emphasis is on employability, and a couple of recent announcements speak to priorities:
Working on road construction MARSHALLTOWN – Iowa Valley Continuing Education is meeting the demands of the workforce with a new program that will begin on Monday, March 6. The Building & Road Construction Career Pathway Certification program will be held during a twoweek period, Monday through Friday, March 6-17, 2017. This certificate is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level work in the building construction industry and to provide skills and background training needed to pursue a career in a specific construction trade. Students will learn basic construction skills and receive hands-on training learning how to drive a forklift, flagger, skid steer and mini-excavator. The first week of classes will be held at the Iowa Valley campus at 3702 S. Center St. in Marshalltown. This will include OSHA safety training, CPR/First Aid, soft skills training, and general construction preparation. The second week of class will be held at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, where students will receive the hands-on equipment training. Tuition Funding is available for those who qualify. The process to receive this funding does take time, so please call as soon as possible to set up an appointment with either Jennifer Rice at 641-844-5629 in Marshall, Tama and Poweshiek County or Molly Hippen at 641648-8511 in Hardin County. To register for the class (course number IND 8500.3) or receive more information, call IVCE at 641752-4645. Commercial Applicator Class MARSHALLTOWN – Iowa Valley Continuing Education has created and will be offering a new Commercial Applicator class starting Monday, Jan. 9. The class was created to meet the needs of local agricultural companies looking to fill applicator openings and also training for their current employees. The idea for the class began when Mike Mitchell, GROWMARK’s Senior Manager of Human Resource Employment, reached out to Sandy Supianoski, Employer Relations Supervisor at Iowa Valley Continuing Education, to collaborate with a common goal to find a feasible way to address this skills gap. “One of the ongoing challenges for FS/GROWMARK is hiring qualified candidates for our Applicator positions. There was a definite gap in skills for this role,” commented Mitchell. “This is a common challenge for other agricultural cooperatives as well. It has been a cooperative process since day one. The staff at IVCE took on this challenge with a positive approach. They were open to suggestions and found a way to make this work. It is exciting to see this new program kick off this coming January.” The course will be 40 hours of training to prepare someone for employment in the agricultural industry as a professional applicator. This is for pesticide certification only and no mechanical sprayer work will be included. The course will prepare students for the state exams to be held on the last day of class. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Iowa is the 4th highest state for employment in the applicator field. “There is a continued demand for the Applicator role. Employees have opportunities to move into other roles within the company that advances their career,” said Mitchell. See application and financial aide information in the first story on road construction training.
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The applicator class Class will be held Jan. 9-13 and Monday, Jan. 16, from 10 am to 6 pm. Training will be held at the Agriculture and Renewable Energy Center, 707 Ellsworth Ave. in Iowa Falls, IA. To register for the class (course number IND 2700.1) or receive more information, call IVCE at 641-7524645.
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(continued from page 1) competencies that can set them apart when looking for a job, or when continuing on to postsecondary education. It’s another way IVCCD and our partners can help prepare individuals for today’s evolving workforce. Intermediary partnerships – IVCCD is continually looking for ways to connect our high school students with careers and with employers through job shadows. Pre-employment training programs – IVCCD customizes coursework for a specific employer or group of employers to provide focused training leading directly to employment. It’s important to note that IVCE leads these efforts with fewer staff while trying to maintain the same level of service and support in other areas important to our mission. This is where IVCE needs your help! IVCE’s one-year plan includes engaging key stakeholders in local communities to provide input to future programming and services. IVCE’s commitment is to provide opportunities that are strategically aligned with local communities’ needs. Engagement of key stakeholders focused on community needs began two months ago and will continue through spring 2017. During this time, programs in specific areas may appear lighter than normal; however these decisions have been made to minimize cancelations and maximize future programming options. Through extensive planning, IVCE’s programs and services in all areas will change for the positive. We are asking for your patience as we shift our efforts strategically and collect input that can be positively reflected in the changes moving forward. Jacque Goodman is the Vice Chancellor of Iowa Valley Continuing Education. COUNTY NAME: Hardin
Making central Iowa history by Rick Patrie News Editor ELDORA – Author and historian of central Iowa, Linda Betsinger McCann came to the Eldora Library last weekend. She was here promoting and discussing her book about the Civilian Conservation Corps in Iowa, a 2016 work. But there was a library more. Here are some of the titles. Lost Franklin & Grundy Counties. The Iowan Books, 2015 Lost Chickasaw County. The Iowan Books, 2015 The Beat Goes on. 50 Years of Swing Show History. Shell Rock Historical Society, 2015. History of the Shell Rock Library. Shell Rock Historical Society, 2014. Prohibition in Eastern Iowa. The Iowan Books, Des Moines, 2014. Lost Linn County. The Iowan Books, Des Moines, 2013. Lost Cedar County. The Iowan Books, Des Moines, 2013. Lost Bremer County. The Iowan Books, Des Moines, 2012. Cedar Valley Road. The Iowa Books, Des Moines, 2012. Amazing Women of Shell Rock. Shell Rock Historical Society, Shell Rock, Iowa, 2011. Lost Black Hawk County Towns in 2011. The Iowan Books, Des Moines, 2011. Lost Butler County Towns in 2010. The Iowa Books, Des Moines, 2011. Everyday Heroes: A Tale of Two Emma’s. Shell Rock Historical Society, Shell Rock, Iowa, 2010. Biography Emma Davis Phelps and her mother Emma Adair Davis. Rural Schools in the Shell Rock Area. Shell Rock Historical Society,
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT COUNTY BUDGET
CO NO: 42
The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the current County budget as follows: Meeting Date: 12/28/2016
Meeting Time: 10:02 AM
Meeting Location: Conference Room - Courthouse
At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, the proposed amendment. An approved budget amendment is required in order to permit increases in any class of expenditures as last certified or last amended. County Telephone No.: 641-939-8112 Iowa Department of Management Form 653 A-R Sheet 1 of 2 (Publish) (revised 05/01/14)
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year Less: Credits to Taxpayers Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Tax Revenue Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges for Service Use of Money & Property Miscellaneous Subtotal Revenues Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Operating Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales Total Revenues & Other Sources EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating: Public Safety & Legal Services Physical Health & Social Services Mental Health, ID & DD County Environment & Education Roads & Transportation Government Services to Residents Administration Nonprogram Current Debt Service Capital Projects Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow Total Expenditures & Other Uses Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) Fund Balance - Nonspendable Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Committed Fund Balance - Assigned Fund Balance - Unassigned Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30,
For Fiscal Year Ending: Total Budget as Certified or Last Amended 1 7,732,245 2 3 398,530 4 7,333,715 5 2,040 6 7 1,488,086 8 5,736,068 9 2,000 10 463,405 11 136,675 12 1,481,803 13 16,643,792
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Proposed Current Amendment
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Explanation of changes: Calkins Museum expansion, Sheriff cars ordered in FY2016, Medical contract at jail
(2,192,158) 7,190,327 0 0 3,429,459 0 778,767 789,943 4,998,169
Shell Rock, Iowa, 2010. History of schools in Jefferson, Butler, and Shell Rock Townships. How High’s the Water? Details of the 2008 flood in Shell Rock. Shell Rock Historical Society, Shell Rock, Iowa, 2008. Riverside Cemetery. Shell Rock Historical Society, Shell Rock, Iowa. 2007. History of Riverside Cemetery in Shell Rock, Iowa. Includes a listing and location of everyone buried there. History of the Shell Rock Museum House. Shell Rock Historical Society, Shell Rock, Iowa, 2006. Silk Stocking Road. Shell Rock Historical Society, Shell Rock, Iowa, 2006. History of West Washington Street in Shell Rock, Iowa, and the houses on it. More Water Under the Bridge: 150 years of Shell Rock History. Shell Rock Historical Society, Shell Rock, Iowa, 2005. Includes 600 historical pictures. A Virtuous Woman: Gladys Kopp McCann. Shell Rock Historical Society, Shell Rock, Iowa, 2004.
Author and historian of central Iowa, Linda Betsinger McCann
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Friday, December 9, 2016 • pAge 4
Holidays means more blood donors needed DES MOINES– 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. 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 an upcoming community blood drive! Radcliffe & Hubbard Communities Blood Drive, Monday, December 19, 2016 from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Local school board members honored Des Moines – At the Iowa Association of School Boards’ (IASB) 71st Annual Convention on Nov. 17, board member Tracey Pearson of Hubbard Radcliffe schools and Jay Stanish of the Eldora-New Providence Schools were awarded a certificate for completing the Basics of Boardsmanship Certificate. Through IASB’s Basics of Boardsmanship program, Pearson completed four components focused on essential board learning concepts. IASB Board President Amy Jurrens commended both for their hard work in service to their respective districts. “This program ensures a solid foundation for school board governance, whether you’re a new or experienced board member,” Jurrens said. “The extra efforts put forth to complete this program are certainly commendable.” Three hundred thirty-five Iowa local school district, AEA and community college board members received this award. This is the first year this awards program has been offered to IASB members. Both are pictured with IASB Board Member Bill Groves who is a former superintendent at E-NP.
Ruth and Naomi Circle On December 1, 12 members of the Ruth and Naomi Circle and their spouses met at the St. Paul Lutheran Church social room. Special guests for the evening were Pastor and Barb Splett. Music was the theme for the evening. A delicious meal was served by Tisha May. After a reading, we played the Right/Left game, men’s grab bag and annual secret sister
gift exchange. Ruth Butler read the Christmas Story according to Luke. The evening was closed with red velvet cupcakes and ice cream. The next meeting will be held at the church social room on January 19. Pat Follett will be hostess for the evening.
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Liscomb Church of Christ to hold Christmas events The Liscomb Church of Christ will celebrate the Christmas season with two upcoming programs. The 18-member church choir will perform, “He’s Still the King of Kings,” on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. during the morning worship service. The cantata, written and arranged by Mosie Lister, features several familiar Christmas carols. Soloist is Kristy Case Rittgers. Readers
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are Ron Galloway, Helen Fiscus, Julie McNair, Mark Dvorak and Ralph Norman. The choir is under the direction of Rosemary Hauser. Hauser is also the pianist. The public is invited to attend. The annual Christmas Eve program will be held on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Children will present recitations. The Christmas pageant, “Remember the Manger,” will be portrayed by the children. Christmas carols will be sung by the audience. Christmas Sunday will include Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and worship services at 10:30 a.m. The choir will sing, “Glory to God,” a Christmas anthem which has been performed annually at the Liscomb Church of Christ for over 90 years. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Ralph Norman, minister, 641-4965424.
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Commercial Manure Applicator Workshop January 5 HARDIN COUNTY – Commercial manure applicators needing to recertify and those wanting to certify for the first time should attend the Commercial Manure Applicator’s Workshop scheduled on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, from 9 a.m. to Noon, at the Hardin County Extension Office in Iowa Falls. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. There is no fee to attend but commercial applicators should register by December 28, by contacting the Hardin County ISU Extension Office at ph. 641-6484850 or toll free 1-888-648-5005. Businesses that primarily truck or haul manure of any type or from any source are also required to meet certification requirements. The workshop will provide the required three hours of annual training. Topics to be covered include rules for applicators as well as land-application requirements, water sources, reading and using a MMPs, manure application uniformity, equipment transport, injector options, biosecurity, and manure and hydrogen sulfide safety. All current certified commercial manure applicator licenses expire March 1, 2017. Those wanting to renew must complete training requirements and submit forms and fees to the DNR prior to March 1, 2017, to avoid paying late fees. If an applicator attended training for the first time in the fall of 2016, they should make plans to attend
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Obituaries Willard Burton Meeker, 97 Dennis Myron West, 73
Willard B. Meeker, 97, of Eldora, Iowa passed Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora with Rev. Vicki Reece officiated. Burial followed at 2 p.m. at the Story Memorial Gardens Cemetery located at 3215 South Duff Avenue in Ames, Iowa. A visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family for a charity of their choice. Online condolences may be made to the Meeker family at www. abelsfuneralhomes.com Willard Burton Meeker, son of Herbert and Jesse Baker Meeker was born on November 2, 1919 in rural Hubbard, Iowa. He attended Meeker Country School and graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1937. On January 21, 1941 he married Mary Ardene Hockett at Chester Friends Church in Union, Iowa. Willard grew up on a farm and continued farming for many years. After farming, he worked as an electrician for the Iowa Department of Transportation until his retirement. The couple lived in Huxley for several years until moving to Eldora in 1994. Willard was very active in community service, especially Meals on Wheels where he was a volunteer for many, many years. He loved woodworking, jigsaw puzzles and candy making. He was known in Eldora as the man with the walking stick. Willard was a member of the Eldora United Methodist Church. Survivors include his three daughters, Susie Reece of Eldora, Lyla (Nick) Bechard of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Jean (Steve) Hempel of Omaha, Nebraska; son-in-law, Mike (Cindy) Bear of Kellogg, Iowa; sister-in-law, Frances Meeker of Eldora; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife Mary, he was preceded in death by his two daughters, Joan Meeker and Dorothy Bear; granddaughter, Angela Bear; son-in-law, Earl Reece and two brothers, Lee and Dale Meeker.
Dorothy’s Senior Center
1306 17th Ave., Eldora Phone 858-5152 Weekly menu - program Open to all persons 60 years of age or older NOTICE: To order or cancel an A or B meal we must know by 12:30 p.m. the day before the meal. Call 858-5152 to make your reservation. Dorothy’s Senior Center is available to rent in the evenings, Monday through Friday and also all day Saturday and Sunday. Call (641)8585006 for reservations. MONDAY, DEC. 12 Menu A - Potato crusted fish, rice Florentine, Capri vegetable blend, multi-grain bread/margarine, fruited gelatin, chocolate milk, tartar sauce Menu B - Sweet and sour pork, rice Florentine, Capri vegetable blend, multi-grain bread/margarine, fruited gelatin, chocolate milk 8:30 a.m. - Exercise Noon - Meal TUESDAY, DEC. 13 Menu A – BBQ pork riblet, baked beans, coleslaw, hamburger bun, hot spiced apples Menu B – Breaded chicken patty, baked beans, coleslaw, hamburger bun/mayo, hot spiced apples Noon – Meal WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 Menu A – Hamburger steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, multi-grain bread/margarine, fresh seasonal fruit Menu B – Chicken cordon bleu salad, broccoli and tomato salad, crackers, fresh seasonal fruit, salad dressing 8:30 a.m. - Exercise
Noon – Meal; Prayer, Devotion and Program - Pastor Crawford and Linda; Workers - Board THURSDAY, DEC. 15 Menu A – Honey mustard chicken, fall vegetable hash, Harvard beets, wheat bread/margarine, fruit cocktail Menu B – Pork with supreme sauce, fall vegetable hash, Harvard beets, wheat bread/margarine, fruit cocktail No Senior Issues this month Noon – Meal FRIDAY, DEC. 16 Menu A – Beef stroganoff, green peas, sliced carrots, wheat bread/ margarine, cookie Menu B – Split pea soup, tuna salad, wheat bread, mixed green salad, cookie, salad dressing 8:30 a.m. - Grand JiVanté Exercise 10:30 a.m. - Bingo Noon – Meal SATURDAY, DEC. 17 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Mobile Food Bank Truck in Grundy Center at the Bethany Presbyterian Church, 315 G Ave. COATS Schedule Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. For morning rides, call between 8:30 and 9 a.m. For afternoon rides, call between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Please call only on the day that the service is needed at 8585729.
PUBLIC NOTICE eldora City Council
ELdOra CITy COUNCIL sPECIaL COUNCIL mEETINg – CONdENsEd NOvEmBEr 28, 2016 – 7:00 P.m. eldora City Council met in special session with Mayor Bob Jeske presiding to discuss the eMs building and hear presentation on the building. Council members Melody Hoy, Jack Brekke, Bob John, Cindy Johns and Dave Mitchell were present. also present were City administrator Bruce Bierma, Chandra Kyte, presenters: sam estes, Brent Koch from CMBa architects, Brandon shaw from UsDa, and Michael Hart from Northland securities. also present were Cory Larson and ambulance staff, newspapers staff and citizens. Mayor Jeske asked for the first presenter sam estes and sam estes said he would pass at this time. The Mayor then went to the next presenter Brent Koch from CMBa architects. Brent Koch gave his presentation on the layout of a new eMs building. The building would be 10,600 square feet with 6,950 for the main area and 3,650 for the bay area. This plan could also be worked into an existing building if need too. The Tri-Rinse building on Washington street came available and Brent Koch said it would be about 3 week before a plan could be put together on how the layout would look. Mayor Jeske presented the next speaker Brandon shaw from UsDa. Brandon said he is just here for information on the financial source. He said the rate now is at 2 3/8% on a new or remodel building, the loan would be up to 40 years. There is no penalty for early pay off. You would need to start the application to get the rate locked in and the process would take an average of 8-12 weeks. The next presenter Mayor Jeske introduced was Michael Hart from Northland securities. Michael Hart handed out two options on the financial analysis done by Northland securities on the ambulance financial for the past 5 year and projected the next 5-year revenue/expenses. In his analysis, he assumed a 1% revenue growth and a 3% expense growth for each year. He said he used a lean growth on the analysis
for the revenue with the average being higher in actual. He also assumed a UsDa loan of 1,750,000 loan, for 35 years, at 2 ½%. With the assumption made earlier the payments would be about 75,075 per year. On option 1, with no additional contribution by the City, the ambulance would be short 20,000 to 50,000 annually depending on growth of revenue/expenses. On option 2, if the City uses a benefit levy for the employee’s benefits, the cash flow will return to positive. Mayor Jeske asked if anyone had anything more to discuss on the eMs building and gary Van Den Boom, Corey Larson and the council members all spoke. Mayor Jeske asked for a motion to apply for the UsDa loan. Council member Brekke so moved to apply for a loan for 2 million, seconded by Council member Mitchell. Roll call vote: “ayes”: Brekke, Mitchell; “nays”: Hoy, John, and Johns; absent: none. Motion did not carry. The reason given was they did not want to apply for a 2 million loan but a 1,750,000 loan. Mayor Jeske then asked for another motion to apply for the UsDa loan for 1,750,000. Council member Johns so moved, seconded by Council member John. Roll call vote: “ayes” Mitchell, Brekke, Johns, John and Hoy; “nays”: none; absent: none. Motion carried unanimously. Next Mayor Jeske asked for a motion for Northland securities to do a feasible study on the TriRinse building to see how it would work for the eMs building, that would be capped at $10,000 fee paid out of general fund. Council member Brekke so moved, seconded by Mitchell. Roll call vote: “ayes” Hoy, John and Johns; “nays”: Brekke and Mitchell; absent: none. Motion carried. There being no further business Mayor Jeske asked for a motion to adjourn. Council member Johns so moved, meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Bob Jeske, Mayor aTTesT: Chandra Kyte (Index – Dec. 9, 2016)
Dennis Myron West passed away at Northridge Village Care Center in Ames on December 2, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ames with burial to follow at Ames Municipal Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Stevens Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences and memories of Dennis may be shared with his family www.StevensMemorialChapel.com. Dennis was born on August 1, 1943 to Myron and Margaret (Dubberke) West. He was the oldest of five children. Dennis was raised on a farm in Hubbard where he helped raise corn, soybeans and livestock. Denny farmed with his father for many years and then after his father’s retirement, continued farming the land part time until 1991. Dennis’ education started out at a country school SE of Hubbard. He graduated from Hubbard High School in 1961 and from Ellsworth Community College in 1963, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree. He also attended classes at DMACC and Iowa State University. Dennis served as a cook in the Iowa Army National Guard stationed in Iowa Falls and then Hampton, Iowa, from 1964-1970. Besides farming, Dennis also worked at Piel Mfg. Co, Sundstrand (now Sauer Danfoss), Butler Mfg. Co, ALMACO, Putco, Innovative Lighting, and Todd and Sargent before retiring in 2008. Dennis was baptized August 22, 1943 and confirmed June 9, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hubbard. Dennis loved to serve his lord and fulfilled many duties in the church including: Sunday School teacher and superintendent, chairman of the congregation, elder, board of evangelism, usher and greeter. On April 22, 1972, Dennis married Elaine (Sternberg) and together they were blessed with three children; Erika, Susan (Jim Fangmann) and Michael. They lived in rural Nevada, and in Colo, before settling on an acreage outside of Ames in December 1991. After retirement, Dennis and Elaine took several trips and cruises. He also enjoyed church activities, reading the bible, spending time with family and friends, watching football games, fishing, hunting, gardening and lawn care, collecting and organizing things, and going to the grandkids events. He is survived by his three children, Erika Jean (Keith Abraham), Susan Elaine (James Fangmann), and Michael Dennis; six granchildren, Parker William, Ty Michael, Isaac James, Julia Margaret, Anna Lisa, and Aaron James; four siblings, David West, Lucy (Dwayne) Klocke, Linda (Dave) Hinderaker, and Lori (Gary) McNeeley; sister-in-law, Marlene Herget; brother-in-law, Dennis (Barbara) Sternberg; and numerous extended family including Madison Lyn and Samuel Joseph. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; parents, Myron and Margaret West; father and mother in law, Eric and Gesine Sternberg; and his nephew, Jason West.
George Thomas Tjarks, 78 George Thomas Tjarks, 78, of Iowa Falls, Iowa passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 at his home in Iowa Falls. Funeral services for George Thomas Tjarks will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel, 1521 Washington Ave, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 50126. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 also at the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be directed to: The Family of George Tjarks; c/o Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Home is helping the family with arrangements.
At the Movies
ELDORA – Starting Friday, Dec. 9 is “Trolls,” rated PG. This movie is a fantasy/adventure. Run time is one hour, 33 minutes. Storyline: Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch must embark on
an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they’ve ever known. As always thanks to our volunteers. We can always use additional volunteers at the theatre, so please come in and sign the book or give us a call at (641)939-3522.
PUBLIC NOTICE
In the Matter of the estate of gene Foster IN ThE IOwa dIsTrICT COUrT fOr hardIN COUNTy In The Matter ) Probate No. of The estate Of ) esPR023457 gene K. Foster, ) NOTICE Of Deceased. ) PrOBaTE Of ) wILL, Of ) aPPOINTmENT ) Of ExECUTOr ) aNd NOTICE ) TO CrEdITOrs To all Persons Interested in the estate of gene K. Foster, Deceased, who died on or about November 24, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 1st day of December 2016, the Last Will and Testament of gene K Foster, deceased, bearing the date of November 13, 2003 was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that sandra J. evans was appointed executor of the estate. any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, an creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed within the later to occur of four months form the second publication of this notice or one month form the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated: 12/02/2016. sandra J. evans executor of the estate c/o sween Law Office, P.C. 1209 14th ave. P.O. Box 516 eldora, Ia 50627-0516 Jim R. sween attorney for the executor sween Law Office, P.C. 1209 14th avenue P.O. Box 516 eldora, Ia 50627-0516 Date of second publication 16th day of December, 2016. (Index – Dec. 9, 16, 2016)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jean J. Wright Living Trust TrUsT NOTICE IN ThE maTTEr Of ThE TrUsT: Jean J. wright Living Trust, dated October 9, 2014 To all persons regarding Jean J. Wright, deceased, who died on or about september 17, 2016. You are hereby notified that Kris a. Wright is the trustee of the Jean J. Wright Living Trust, dated October 9, 2014 dated on October 9, 2014. any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Hardin County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail
proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied. Dated on November 28, 2016. Jean J. Wright Living Trust, dated October 9, 2014 Kris a. Wright 821 30th street West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 (Name and address of Trustee) J. Michael Deege, #aT0002041, attorney for Trustee Wilson Deege Despotovich Riemenschneider & Rittgers, PLC, 4200 University ave, suite 424, West Des Moines, Ia 50266 Date of second publication: December 9, 2016. (Index – Dec. 2, 9, 2016)
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 • Page 5
Flashback Friday
Taking a look back at local history from previous editions of the Eldora Newspapers. Compiled by Rob Maharry.
Five years ago this week-2011 • For the Eldora Post Office, this will mark the first Christmas mailing season under a much-reduced manpower regimen. Earlier this summer, word came out that the small post offices in Garden City and Whitten were on a list of over 170 in Iowa facing review for closure, but that was just a prelude to what was coming for the much larger office in Eldora. It faced another kind of downsizing. Put simply, the mail carrier responsibilities of the Eldora office were all shifted to Grundy Center. The mail carriers working out of the Eldora address started, at the end of August, travelling to Grundy Center each morning to begin their duties. • The debate over the Eldora Children’s Center has logged in another year—and December brings the State Auditor’s report. The ruling weighs in—in support of the Eldora city administration—saying the town can in fact legally refinance its involvement in the children center project—and by doing so—being cutting its ties with the endeavor forever. Ironically, the city council’s recent moves to get Eldora out of the project are not angering the childcare center supporters but instead heightening the upset of opponents. The dissolution talk might seem a substantial, if not complete victory for opponents—but a decision Monday night by the Eldora city council to begin cutting its ties to the children center instead produced veiled threats that opponents may now resort to litigation. 10 years ago this week-2006 • Two decisions of the last two years face the community with what will by necessity be a period of financial discipline, and outgoing city administrator Jeff Horne says his advice to the city council is for an even more comprehensive review of efficiency in local government. He came to Eldora precisely because the city was looking for a specialist in public finance, and that was the final piece of business too. Throughout, Horne had the advantage of not being party to some of the bigger decisions made on some high-ticket projects. None of this means cities have to make money, he says. For instance, only in the biggest cities with unique circumstances do the swimming pool projects usually prove breakeven operations, he says, and so the new Eldora pool may require what amounts to city support similar to what the old pool required. • One man’s small hobby-size cattle lot inside the city limits of Eldora has had the unintended impact of calling to the attention of the Eldora town council a curious anomaly in the city zoning code. For all intents and purposes, as things stand now, just about anyone in the R-2 designation (which covers single and two family residential housing) has the legal authority to go into the cattle business, too. The council gave a second of three
required readings to a change in the zoning ordinance, which would preclude that happening. The move came Monday night, and the city will be looking at one more public airing and vote on the issue before the prohibition becomes city law. 25 years ago this week- 1991 • The community of Eldora has a new logo. Introduced last week, the logo was designed by local artist John Ruble in cooperation with EACDC committee members Gregory Naughton and Mary Lou Gunderson. “John’s design is a perfect representation of Eldora’s strengths—its visual beauty and heritage—and its willingness to move forward into the next century as a prosperous, modern community,” Naughton said. The new logo combines two visual images: 1) the traditional, in the use of the courthouse as a symbol of the visual beauty of the community, and 2) a progressive attitude, exemplified by the very modern, streamlined background setting. • “You got a terrific deal on this bond issue.” Rex Ramsay of Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood Inc., who has served as a consultant to the Eldora-New Providence school district, reviewed the bids for the $4.3 million bond issue during a special meeting Monday evening. Three bids were received on the bond issue, with Kemper Securities Group of Chicago being awarded the contract with an overall rate of 6.4315 percent. • Wilbur Hubrecht of Eldora was the winner of the runoff election for the remaining Eldora city council seat during the vote held on Tuesday, December 3. In Eldora, Hubrecht and Virginia Stiles were candidates. In spite of the inclement weather conditions, a total of 247 ballots were cast in Eldora—29 of those were absentee votes. At the end of the day, Hubrecht had tallied 139 votes and Stiles, the incumbent, had accumulated 108 votes. In a runoff election, the person with the majority of the votes is declared the winner. 50 years ago this week- 1966 • An Alden man has filed one of the largest accident suits on record with the Hardin County Clerk of Court. William Thomas, an Alden farm laborer, has filed a $250,000 damage suit against Vernie Brunemeier and his son Gary of Hubbard. In the suit, Thomas says that he was struck by a 1961 Chevrolet driven by Gary Brunemeier and owned by Vernie Brunemeier on a county road 2 ½ miles southeast of Popejoy in Franklin Countyon March 20, 1965. Thomas was walking along the roadway when struck. • Leland Reece, former New Providence area resident, was this week named Director of Social Welfare for Hardin County, replacing Mary McGivney, who has retired after eight years in that position. Miss McGivney will complete her duties as director on December 31. Reece will assume that position on January 3. Reece’s hiring was announced following an interview with the Hardin County Board of Supervisors Monday.
Local/Area News
Friday, December 9, 2016 • pAge 6
Ubben receives outpouring of support as she battles cancer
By: ROB MAHARRY The Grundy Register CONRAD- It’s a diagnosis no one ever wants or expects to hear, and a battle no person can truly prepare themselves to fight. But it affects millions of people each year, and Conrad Chamber/Main Street Director Darla Ubben’s visit to the Conrad clinic three weeks ago for stomach pain led to the discovery of something much deeper: she was living with stage four colon cancer that had spread to her liver. As she prepared to enter chemotherapy on Tuesday, Ubben shared her story, reflecting on the whirlwind of the last three weeks while keeping her trademark positive outlook and hoping to live her life as fully as she can. “It’s been the longest and the shortest two and a half weeks of my life,” she said with a laugh during an interview on Monday. Because Ubben had not had a colonoscopy as she is under 50 and had no family history of colon cancer, the news came as a complete shock to her. “(The doctors) think I’ve probably had it for a year or two,” she said. “Unfortunately, (colon cancer) is one of those silent killers that people
don’t learn about until it’s way too late.” A CT scan and a biopsy at the emergency room in Marshalltown finally revealed the cancer, and within three days of first going in to see a doctor, Ubben was having surgery to remove eight inches of her colon and part of her small intestine. She was back home the next Wednesday—six days later— and said she had no plans to miss any of her kids’ activities, as her daughter Samantha is a senior on the BCLUW basketball team, which played at Aplington-Parkersburg on Tuesday night. Ubben still has 11 spots of the cancer in her liver and began chemotherapy on Tuesday in Ames but returned home later that day with a pump. Overall, she will undergo eight to 12 treatments over a period of four to six months, and she will eventually have surgery at either the Mayo Clinic, Iowa City or Des Moines. As she prepared, she knew that there would be some things that would never be the same: obviously, she would lose her hair, she would lose weight and the feeling of cold temperatures will become almost unbearable for her. She enjoyed ice cream for what will probably be the final time last weekend.
“You’ve got to look at things positively. I said, now I won’t have to worry about the gray hair coming in, so there you go,” she said. “And there’s my new weight loss program.” As they have in the past when others faced similar battles, the Conrad and BCLUW communities have rallied around Ubben in her time of need, and she has been overwhelmed by all of the support thus far. It hasn’t even been limited to Comet country: the Grundy Center volleyball team sent Ubben a special note, and the South Hardin basketball team is planning a blue out and fundraiser to support her during the game against BCLUW in Eldora on Friday. Her church’s youth group has even volunteered to decorate her house for Christmas. “We just live in the best place ever, that’s all I can say. People are so awesome,” she said. “I feel strong because people are praying. I feel like God’s opened every door and met every need.” While work has taken a back seat during treatment, Ubben still stays active as the Chamber/Main Street Director: she worked for several hours on Monday and hopes to attend the Christmas in Conrad celebration this weekend. As one
of the driving forces behind the community’s Main Street program and the downtown renovation, she still feels committed to it future and has tried to stay involved in whatever way she can. In her absence, C/MS board members and volunteers have stepped in to make sure that everything runs smoothly, and Ubben hopes to return to the job in her usual capacity eventually. For now, she’s adjusting to her new reality and cherishing every second she has with her husband Eugene and their three children, Conner, Samantha and Madison. Ubben has learned more about the human body and drug interactions in the last few weeks than she had in 45 years of life before, and she’s thankful for all of the medical advances that have made it possible to treat her condition. During the Christmas in Conrad celebration, NuCara Pharmacy will hold a “Darla Strong” raffle to raise money for the Ubben family, and t-shirts with that phrase have been sold around town through Hutch Screen Printing. Anyone wishing to donate can contact Betty Haker or Ruth Peterson of the Chamber/Main Street board.
Conrad Chamber/Main Street Director Darla Ubben
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Main Street Director Darla Ubben has received an outpouring of support as she battles stage four
colon cancer. (Photo by Steph Stolzman/Stolzman Photography)
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ELDORA Congregational United Church of Christ Corey Larson, Pastor 1209 12th St. (641) 939-3113 SUNDAY 10 a.m., Worship
First Assembly of God
Steve Neumeyer, Pastor Edgington Ave. & 4th St. (641) 939-7788 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship & Children’s Church 6:30 p.m., Evening Service
First Baptist
Mark Chapman, Pastor 1307 3rd St. (641) 939-2366 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., Evening Worship
St. Mary Catholic
Fr. Anthony Kruse, Priest 614 Washington (641) 939-5545 Sister Connie Howe, R.S.M., Pastoral Associate SATURDAY 4 p.m., Mass, St. Mark, IA Falls 6:30 p.m., Mass, St. Patrick, Hampton SUNDAY 8 a.m., Mass, St. Mary, Eldora 10:30 a.m., Mass, St. Mary, Ackley
United Methodist
Vicki Reece, Pastor 1415 12th St. (641) 939-2057 SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Praise Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m., Traditional Worship
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St. Paul Lutheran
David Splett, Pastor Bruce Zimmermann, Visitation Pastor 1105 Washington (641) 858-2464 SUNDAY 6:30 & 7:30 a.m., Lutheran Hour 8:30 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Classes 9:30 am., Worship
BAngOR Bangor-Liberty Friends Matt Bishop, Pastor 1260-B Hopkins Ave (641) 486-5434 SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Prayer Group 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School
Rochelle Swenson, Pastor Leader SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Worship
HUBBARD St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Matthew W. Rueger, Pastor 116-124 S Iowa St. (641) 864-2672 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Christian Education 10 a.m., Worship
Salem United Methodist
Rochelle Swenson, Pastor 115-123 S. Illinois St. (641)864-2625 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Fellowship 10 a.m., Worship/Communion
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Zion United Church of Christ
Cottage Community Church
Laura Renault, Pastor 201 E Chestnut St. (641) 864-2600 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
Ken Nason, Pastor 20042 Co. Hwy. D41 (515) 855-4361 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship
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St. Paul Lutheran
Michael Kearney, Pastor 408 Berlin Ave. (515) 855-4240 SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Worship/Communion 9:30 a.m., Sunday School
COnRAD Blue Collar Community Church
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Local/Area News
Friday, December 9, 2016 • pAge 7
Christmas in Steamboat Rock Big thanks to Vanessa Babcock Meester for help with the photos from the annual Steamboat Rock Christmas stage Pageant. You can see more of the big area wide production, music and patriotism and the Biblical Story of Christ’s birth in the December 23 edition of the Index when we bring you the kids letters to Santa and greetings from area business supporters.
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School News/Classifieds
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 • page 8
The Windmill Cafe
a brief interview by brianna kendall with ms. ruth havlersen. BK: Who is involved this year? Ms. Ruth Halversen: The themes for the upcoming Windmill Cafés will be fall and winter. There are no different themes other than a shift in seasons. Right before Thanksgiving break, the theme will change from fall to winter. In the past they would change the theme between meals, but due to a lack of students in the class, Mrs. Halverson had no choice but to keep the theme changes to a minimum. BK: Can you give us a general idea of the participants? Mrs. Halverson says that she believes that this year’s class will do wonderfully. They work well together and enjoy cooking and serving their food. This particular group, SOUTH HARDIN JOURNALISTS IN TRAINING: (l-r) Tessa Stephens, Laura Urrestta Velez, Caleb Lindsey, Peyton Schatz, Autumn Jewell, Gillian Page, Amanda Twedt, and Brie Kendall.
Introduction … Several South Hardin High School students have expressed an interest in learning about journalism. In September a club was formed and ideas were batted around the group. The students approached Mr. Bunt and asked him to sponsor their efforts. The owners of The Herald Ledger and the Hardin County Index were contacted. Mid-America Publishing Company CEO, Ryan Harvey offered an outlet for the club’s efforts. The students will strive to have articles of general interest in print on a monthly basis. The following list of topics will be covered from the students’ perspectives. Student of the Month (Rundall covered by Gillian
Comics covered by Amanda Book of the Month - How do we determine? covered by Gillian Pick the Teacher - newspaper poll, how will we get these back? (Google Form) Art covered by Peyton Monthly schedule of school events covered by Chelsie Movie reviews covered by Chelsie Career/Job of the month covered by Autumn Colleges covered by Brie Sports yet to be assigned Student interviews covered by Caleb Activities covered by Chelsie
Student of the Month What’s your favorite color Malcolm’s favorite color is blue What do you do in your free time? He likes to game in his free time for fun. Tell me about yourself His Favorite class is military history, with Mr. VanZante If you could choose what would your superpower be? If Malcolm could choose any superpower his power would be flying Did it surprise you that you were picked as student of the month? It surprised Malcolm that he was picked. Are you happy about receiving this title? Malcolm feels happy about receiving the title of student of the month.
Who is your role model in the school and why? Malcolm’s role model in the school is Dane Butler, because he is just a good person How does being student of the month make you feel? Malcolm is very happy about being chosen as student of the month What advice do you have for students who aspire to be student of the month The advice that Malcolm has for students aspiring to be student of the month is to “Just do what you do” What do you have to say to the teachers who picked you for this position? Malcolm wants to say thank you to Mr. Bunt for choosing him as student of the month.
no matter how small, have combined their talents to create a wonderful cooking machine. Ms. Ruth Halversen: The Windmill Café started November 10th and will be held every Thursday during the school day at 11:30 a.m. instead of 12:30. There will be a maximum of 16 people who have to sign up ahead of time. BK: Will the change in class schedules (SHHS has shifted from a four block schedule to an eight period day) change things for the Windmill Cafe? Ms. Ruth Halversen: The new scheduling changes shouldn’t really affect the Windmill Café. This is good news for all of those folks out there who enjoy attending this wonderful program we have here at South Hardin High School.
Personal Shopper: A Career Choice
by autumn Jewell Do you happen to have a good taste in style? Well if you answered yes, then being a personal shopper might be for you. If you like giving advice about what to wear or what looks good, then you might consider being a personal shopper. While they can make up to $96,897 a year, most start out only making about $17,546. Personal shoppers are usually employed by large retail stores or boutiques. They help customers pick out clothes that would look good, or they can even shop for the customer themselves. To be a personal shopper, a college degree of any kind is not needed, but you do need experience in retail. Where would people with this career choice work? Well, Bloomingdales, Debenhams’s, Neiman Marcus, Nor-
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Sports
Friday, December 9, 2016 • page 9
Storm matmen runners-up at gilbert Duals
by Scott Bierle Sports Editor GILBERT- The early season success continued for the South HardinBCLUW wrestling team with a runner-up showing at the Gilbert Duals here Saturday. The Storm registered a 4-1 record in the six-team tournament with the one loss to the host Tigers. “This was a great confidence builder for the guys,” stated SHBCLUW co-coach Mike Olson. “We had a lot of matches and the guys took the mat and hustled every time out. This was the first time we finished second at this tournament and received team medals so the guys were pretty happy about that.” Gilbert and South HardinBCLUW entered the tourney’s finale 4-0 and the Tigers defeated the Storm, 46-33. The loss was the first for SH-BCLUW after starting the season with nine consecutive wins. The Storm opened the duals with a 54-24 victory over Southeast Valley followed by wins over AGWSR, 7012; Belmond-Klemme, 60-17 and Iowa Falls-Alden, 46-33. The AGWSR wrestling team went winless and settled for sixth. Along with the loss to SH-BCLUW, the Cougars dropped duals to BelmondKlemme, 42-24; Iowa Falls-Alden, 60-18; Gilbert, 60-18 and Southeast Valley, 38-18. The Iowa Falls-Alden matmen took third, going 3-2. The Cadets beat AGWSR, Southeast Valley, 4025 and Belmond-Klemme, 42-36, and lost to SH-BCLUW and Gilbert, 48-30. Senior Josiah Dorow, who jumped between 132 and 138-pounds, and freshman Taylor Kolthoff at 106 led the Storm with 5-0 marks. Dorow collected four of the team’s 20 pins on the day and a forfeit. Kolthoff had a pair of pins and forfeits with a major decision. Teammates with 4-1 records were Ian Showers at 113/120, Coby Willett 120/126, Logan Gunderson 152, Ryland Duchane 170 and Owen Fuller 182, and with three wins were Shadner Anderson at 113 and Dylan Wenke 195. O. Fuller had three firstperiod pins, Willett three pins and Duchane and Gunderson a fall and two decisions. “Everyone that took the mat did
some good things and some things we need to work on,” noted Olson. Senior standout Caleb Meinders finished 5-0 for AGWSR. The 220-pounder posted pins in 1:53, 1:41 and 1:02 with a 7-4 win and forfeit. Dayton Haley collected two pins, a decision and forfeit to go 4-1 at 152 and 3-2 with Ali Gerbracht at 106 and Seth Mazoway at 113. For IF-A, Dante Tacchia and Michael Kent were unbeaten as Tacchia at 126-pounds flattened five foes, and Kent at 170 had two pins, two wins – one a major and a forfeit. Montana Marchant at 160-pounds and Antonio Serros at 195 ended 4-1. A 30-6 start over the first six weights lifted the Storm over the Cadets as Kolthoff, Willett and Dorow combined falls with forfeits for Anderson and Showers. Rounding out the wins were Gunderson a 9-1 major and pins for brothers O. Fuller and R. Fuller. Gilbert had a 34-6 scoring spree between 120 and 160-pounds to topple the Storm and built a 34-18 lead. For SH-BCLUW, Anderson, Dorow, O. Fuller and Wenke posted pins, Kolthoff took a forfeit and Duchane was a 4-2 overtime winner. South Hardin-BCLUW travels to Manly for the Central Springs tournament Saturday, while AGWSR goes to Parkersburg for the A-P Invitational.
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Team Standings 1- gilbert 5-0, 2- South HardinBCLUW 4-1, 3- Iowa Falls-alden 3-2, 4- Southeast Valley 2-3, 5- BelmondKlemme 1-4, 6- agWSR 0-5. South Hardin-BCLUW 70, AGWSR 12 106 – Taylor Kolthoff (SHBCLUW) beat ali gerbracht, 11-2; 113 – Shadner anderson (SHBCLUW) pinned Seth Mazoway, 1:03; 120 – Ian Showers (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 126 – Hunter allen (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 132 – Coby Willett (SHBCLUW) pinned Brody Roder, 3:29; 138 – Josiah Dorow (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 145 – Neifer Ralston (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 152 – Logan gunderson (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 160 – Dayton Haley (agWSR) pinned Michael Fuller, 1:19; 170 – Ryland Duchane (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 182 - Owen Fuller (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit;
195 – Dylan Wenke (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 220 – Caleb Meinders (agWSR) pinned Caleb engle, 1:41; 285 – Ryne Fuller (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit.
South Hardin-BCLUW:
SH-BCLUW 54, Southeast Valley 24 106 – Kolthoff (SHBCLUW) pinned Coledon Bethel, 3:04; 113 – Showers (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 120 – allen (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 126 – Willett (SHBCLUW) pinned Sam Hemmestad, 3:38; 132 – Dorow (SHBCLUW) pinned evan McCrady, 1:53; 138 – Trey Lawrence (SeV) won by forfeit; 145 Jake peterson (SeV) pinned Ralston, 5:31; 152 – gunderson (SHBCLUW) beat Carter Fluckigar, 5-4; 160 – M. Fuller (SHBCLUW) pinned alex pudenz, 4:34; 170 – Duchane (SHBCLUW) beat Kaelan Lundberg, 8-3; 182- Kyler Fisher (SeV) pinned O. Fuller, 3:26; 195 – Wenke (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 220 – engle (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 285 – Clayton McFarland (SeV) pinned R. Fuller, 1:52. SH-BCLUW 60, Belmond-Klemme 17 106 – Kolthoff (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 113 – Showers (SHBCLUW) pinned Keaton Wilson, :27; 120 – Logan Heaberlin (BK) won by tech fall over allen, 15-0; 126 – Willett (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 132 – Dorow (SHBCLUW) pinned Nathan Been, 2:40; 138 – Ralston (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 145 – Double forfeit; 152 – gunderson (SHBCLUW) pinned Zach anderson, :48; 160 – M. Fuller (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 170 – Duchane (SHBCLUW) pinned Keaton pagel, :49; 182 – O. Fuller (SHBCLUW) pinned Dugger, 1:35; 195 – Kroeze (BK) pinned Wenke, 2:15; 220 – engle (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 285 – Cameron Bemino (BK) pinned R. Fuller, 1:44. SH-BCLUW 46, Iowa Falls-Alden 33 106 – Kolthoff (SHBCLUW) pinned Drake Steffen, :51; 113 – anderson (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 120 – Showers (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 126 – Dante Tacchia (IFa) pinned allen, 2:49; 132 – Willett (SHBCLUW) pinned Darin Lemke, 3:42; 138 – Dorow (SHBCLUW) pinned Riley Burke, 4:48; 145 – Brock Steinfeldt (IFa) pinned Ralston, 2:25; 152 – gunderson (SHBCLUW) beat Levi Henderson, 9-1; 160 – Montana Marchant (IFa) pinned M. Fuller, 1:14; 170 – Michael Kent (IFa) beat Duchane, 9-2; 182 – O. Fuller (SHBCLUW) pinned Riley McWherter, 3:20; 195 – antonio Serros (IFa) pinned Wenke, 5:42; 220 – Victor
NEW PROVIDENCE- Back-to-back wins were booked by the Quakerdale Prep basketball team, beating Wartburg JV, 81-70 here Sunday and then Iowa Central CC JV, 65-60 in Fort Dodge Tuesday. A 48-point second half lifted the Eagles over Wartburg JV after the two teams were tied at 33-33 at the break. Mahrion Butler led the Quakerdale scoring column with a game-high 21 points followed by 13 for Antoine Divine and 11 for Chris Porter. Teammates chipping in were Naa’il Mahdi six points, Cole Barton, Chase White, Tyrees Sidberry and Andrew Madison four each and Myles Thomas three. Butler again led the Eagles’ output against ICCC JV at 15 points with Tyrail Trussell and Porter at 13 and 12, respectively. Rounding out the scoring were Sidberry seven, White five, Madison and Divine four, Mahdi and Barton two and Thomas one. The winners had a 36-28 halftime lead. The two wins doubled the Eagles’ victory count, improving to 4-12. The Eagles will wrap-up the pre-holiday schedule against ICCC JV this time at Quakerdale Tuesday and Thursday meets DMACC at Boone.
SH-BCLUW JV Results Brayan Ralston (SHBCLUW) los to Keaton penning (agWSR), 16-4; lost to Mason goodwin (SeV), 15-1. Cody Richard (SHBCLUW) pinned Trenton Hook (agWSR), 1:01; pinned Dylan Reynolds (BK), 1:35; lost by fall to alberto Salmean (IFa), 2:57.
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Belmond-Klemme 42, AGWSR 24 145 – Zach anderson (BK) won by forfeit; 152 – Double forfeit; 160
READY TO RUMBLE- Josiah Dorow of the South Hardin-BCLUW wrestling team eyes his opponent during a recent match. Dorow finished 5-0 at the Gilbert Duals Saturday as the Storm ended the six-team tournament runners-up, going 4-1.
– Double forfeit; 170 – Haley (agWSR) pinned Keaton pagel, 1:06; 182 – Jonny Dugger (BK) won by forfeit; 195- Tucker Kroeze (BK) won by forfeit; 220 – Meinders (agWSR) won by forfeit; 285 – Cameron Bemino (BK) won by forfeit; 106 – gerbracht (agWSR) won by forfeit; 113 – Keaton Wilson (BK) pinned Mazoway, 1:53; 120 – Logan Heaberlin (BK) won by forfeit; 126 - Keaton penning (agWSR) won by forfeit; 132 – Nathan Been (BK) won by forfeit; 138 – Double forfeit. Iowa Falls-Alden 60, AGWSR 18 160 – Montana Marchant (IFa) pinned Haley, 5:10; 170 – Michael Kent (IFa) won by forfeit; 182 – Ryan McWherter (IFa) won by forfeit; 195 – antonio Serros (IFa) won by forfeit; 220 – Meinders (agWSR) pinned Victor Sanchez, 1:53; 285 – Maxwell adams (IFa) won by forfeit; 106 – gerbracht (agWSR) won by forfeit; 113 – Mazoway (agWSR) pinned Drake Steffen (IFa), 1:49; 120 – Double forfeit; 126 – Caleb Robinson (IFa) won by forfeit; 132 – Dante Tacchia (IFa) pinned Roder, 1:46; 138 – Darin Lemke (IFa) won by forfeit; 145 – Brock Steinfeldt (IFa) won by forfeit; 152 - Levi Henderson (IFa) won by forfeit. Gilbert 60, AGWSR 18 106 – gerbracht (agWSR) pinned Brian Cruz, :31; 113 – Mazoway (agWSR) won by forfeit; 120 – Sinjin Briggs (g) won by forfeit; 126 – Stephen Shuka (g) won by forfeit; 132 – eric Davis (g) pinned Roder, 1:15; 138 – Carson Johnson (g) won by forfeit; 145 – Brock Harris (g) won by forfeit; 152 – Jacob Larimore (g) won by forfeit; 160 – Haley (agWSR) beat John Howell, 6-1; 170 – Reldon Miller (g) won by forfeit; 182 – aiden Carr (g) won by forfeit; 195 – Jacob Torresi (g) won by forfeit; 220 – Meinders (agWSR) beat Chriatian Harder, 7-4; 285 – eli Harris (g) won by forfeit. Southeast Valley 38, AGWSR 18 182 – Kyler Fisher (SeV) won by forfeit; 195 – Double forfeit; 220 – Double forfeit; 285 – Meinders (agWSR) pinned Clayton McFarland, 1:02; 106 – Coledon Bethe (SeV) beat gerbracht, 2-0; 113 – Mazoway (agWSR) beat Mason goodwin, 139; 120 – Double forfeit; 126 – Sam Hemmestad (SeV) pinned penning, :16; 132 – Roder (agWSR) beat evan McCrady, 12-7; 138 – Trey Lawrence (SeV) won by forfeit; 145 – Jake peterson (SeV) won by forfeit; 152 – Carter Fluckigar (SeV) won by forfeit; 160 – Haley (agWSR) won by forfeit; 170 – Kaelan Lundberg (SeV) won by forfeit.
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Games/Series: Steve Allbee – Game 232. Brian Balvanz – Game 235. Mike Berands – Game 230. Shawn Bolt – Games 266, 256, 246, 236, 233, 230/Series 745, 656. Jeff Butler – Game 236/Series 644. Ruben Camacho – Games 247, 237, 234/Series 650, 633. Alan Clemons – Games 242, 231. Rick Clemons – Game 234. Daryl Clingerman – Games 237, 233. Dennis Dickenson – Games 241, 238/ Series 651. Steve Dickenson – Games 265, 248, 247, 246, 245, 234, 232/Series 674, 66, 651. Zak Dolash – Games 268, 245, 237, 236/Series 648. Blaire Donaldson – Game 242/Series 630. Darren Driggers – Games 254, 237/ Series 659. Jeff Gore – Games 266, 234, 233/Series 641. Rick Gotto – Game 253.
Tom Harrell – Game 253. Bret Harris – Games 265, 257, 247, 239/Series 719, 635. Rick Heetland – Game 234/Series 678, 672. Brian Howard –Games 268, 265/Series 748. Robert Jeske – Games 256, 248, 237, 235, 233(2)/Series 697, 693, 678, 677, 652, 644. Blake Jones – Game 233. Jason Krull – Games 248, 237. Jordan Krull – Games 233, 231/Series 632. Mike Krull – Games 241, 240, 234/ Series 631. Tyler Krull – Game 254/Series 639. Bill Lawless – Game 237. Nick Pieters – Game 244/Series 661. Ron Reece – Games 236, 232. John Schatzman – Games 277, 246, 245, 237, 230/Series 697, 686. Jim Sween – Games 236, 233/Series 671. Dan Teske – Games 278, 243, 236, 231, 230/Series 729, 681, 634.
Mike Teske – Games 246(2)/Series 640. Nate Topp – Game 232. Jake Travis – Games 254, 247, 246, 234, 231/Series 680, 638, 636, 631. Chris Zollar – Game 232. WOMEN Games/Series: Kelley Balvanz – Games 249, 220, 219/Series 572, 540. Chelsea Donaldson – Game 208/Series 541. Susan Engelking – Games 214, 204, 202/Series 567, 549, 521. Melissa Harvey – Game 225/Series 527. Kortney Jaenke – Game 202/Series 527. Carol Kreimeyer – Series 523. Judy Martin – Game 200. Bev Miller – Series 541. Dorothy Rewert – Game 235/Series 538. Sue Taylor – Game 232/Series 555. Deb Teske – Series 523. Janelle Tidman – Game 211.
DES MOINES- Iowa hunters have reported harvesting nearly 54,000 deer through the first weekend of the first shotgun season. First shotgun deer season ended Dec. 7. Second season shotgun deer season is Dec. 10-18, offering hunters two weekends in the field. The second shotgun season typically has about 50,000 hunters but could see an increase in hunter participation by hunters who normally go during the first season, but opted for second season due to the warmer weather. Report harvest The deer is down, tagged and on its way to the truck. But the harvest is not complete until the deer is registered; either online, over the phone or at a license vendor. Online, it takes just a couple minutes. Go to www.iowadnr.gov/deerhunting and click (left margin) on ‘Report Your Harvest.’ From there, scroll down and follow instruc-
tions. Be ready to enter your tag’s nine-digit harvest report number. By phone? Call 800-771-4692. The deer should be reported by the hunter whose name is on the tag… and it must come before midnight, the day after the deer is tagged. Safety reminder Hunters are encouraged to use safe hunting practices and to discuss the hunting plan so each member of the hunting group knows where the others will be at all times during the hunt. Tips: Treat every gun as if it is loaded. Wear plenty of blaze orange. Be sure of the target and what’s behind it. Don’t shoot at running deer. Turn in poachers See something in the field that doesn’t look right? Report hunting violations to Turn in Poachers as soon as possible by calling 1-800532-2020. Provide as much information as possible like a description of the individual(s), vehicle and time
and location of the violation. You can remain anonymous. The Iowa’s DNR’s wildlife staff will continue collecting tissue samples to test for the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Iowa’s wild deer herd. Many hunters voluntarily contribute samples of their harvest deer for these testing efforts. Most samples are obtained by wildlife staff, checking with hunters in the field or at home processing points. Iowa DNR’s website provides
information about CWD and other information on infectious disease at www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Deerhunting/CWDEHDInformation. com. Extend the hunt Hunters looking to spend more time in the timber this fall can purchase antlerless only deer tags that are still available in 27 counties. Iowa’s late muzzleloader season is Dec. 19-Jan. 10, 2017 and archery season reopens Dec. 19-Jan. 10, 2017.
Eldora Bowl November High Game Series
Eagles net two wins
195 – Wenke (SHBCLUW) pinned Jacob Torresi, :26; 220 – Chriatian Harder (g) pinned engle, 1:33; 285 – eli Harris (g) pinned R. Fuller, :49.
Eldora Bowl’s November High Games & Series ELDORA- High series by Brian Howard and Shawn Bolt were the top totals rolled during the month of November at the Eldora Bowl. Howard scored the high threegame series at 748 with Bolt just pins back at 745. Dan Teske and Bret Harris also toppled the 700-plateau with scores of 729 and 719, respectively. Teske tossed the month’s high game with a 10-frame score of 278. John Schatzman was one back at 277 with 268s for Howard and Zak Dolash and 266 for Bolt and Jeff Gore. Kelley Balvanz led the month’s top scores for the women with a 572 series and 249 game. Susan Engelking had a 567 series and next best in games were Dorothy Rewert 235 and Sue Taylor 233.
EAGLE CAGER- Cole Barton of the Quakerdale Prep basketball team dribbles the basketball against the defense on a Wartburg defender during cage play Sunday. The Eagles scored an 81-70 win over the Knights’ JV. (Photo by Mark Schroeder).
Sanchez (IFa) pinned engle, 1:54; 285 – R. Fuller (SHBCLUW) pinned Maxwell adams, :21. Gilbert 46, SH-BCLUW 33 106 – Kolthoff (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit; 113 – anderson (SHBCLUW) pinned Brian Cruz, 1:43; 120 – Sinjin Briggs (g) pinned Showers, 2:32; 126 – Stephen Shuka (g) pinned Willett, :29; 132 – Dorow (SHBCLUW) pinned eric Davis, 2:26; 138 – Brock Harris (g) pinned Ralston, 1:04; 145 – Carson Johnson (g) won by forfeit; 152 – Jacob Larimore (g) beat gunderson, 10-2; 160 – eric Swart (g) pinned M. Fuller, 1:46; 170 – Duchane (SHBCLUW) beat Reldon Miller, 4-2 OT; 182 – O. Fuller (SHBCLUW) pinned aiden Carr, :31;
Iowa shotgun deer hunting season notes
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Friday, December 9, 2016 • page 10
Sports
Tigers split at Hudson
AGWSR SWEEPS BCLUW
Cougars turn up defense on Comets by Scott Bierle Sports Editor CONRAD- The defensive-minded AGWSR boys’ basketball team earned a 59-37 North Iowa Cedar League West win over BCLUW here Tuesday. The Cougars’ stingy defense limited the host Comets to 11 first half points, including just three in the second quarter, and were in control at halftime with a 20-point (31-11) cushion. The Cougars (3-0, 2-0 in conference) checked the first two opponents to 39 points and in 12 quarters have held foes to single digits seven times. “Defensively, we played well, especially that first half,” stated AGWSR coach Russ Banzhaf. “And offensively it was better. It helped with getting Nathan back.” Senior standout Nathan Karsjens saw his first action of the season and shared team-high scoring honors were sophomore Alex Hames at 14 points. Karsjens broke his hand in
the football season’s regular season finale and missed the first two basketball games. Karsjens, who grabbed 10 rebounds, and Hames, who sank the team’s four three-balls, were part of a 10-cager scoring column. Caleb Bartling added 11 points and Mason Eilderts seven. Tate Hofmeister dished six assists and Eilderts four. The Comets started strong and owned an 8-7 lead on one of Clay Silver’s two three-pointers. The fun ended there as the Cougars scored the contest’s next 15 points, building a 22-8 gap early in the second. The winner’s ended the first quarter on an 11-0 run as Hames buried two triples and led, 18-8. Silver scored a game-high 19 points and collected 11 rebounds, but was just one of four in the scoring column for BCLUW. Troy Dolphin added 11 points. “We came out of the chute well, but depth is a big problem for us and we wore down,” BCLUW coach Luke Higgins noted. “We came out
and played well in the second half, but the game was also in control by AGWSR.” The loss left BCLUW winless in three games and 0-2 in the league. AGWSR has back-to-back games this weekend in Ackley against East Marshall tonight (Friday) and Rockford Saturday. BCLUW plays Dike-New Hartford Saturday in Conrad and then West Marshall in State Center Tuesday. Scoring by Quarters: AGWSR 18 13 12 16 -59 BCLUW 8 3 15 11 -37 agWSR scoring – Nathan Karsjens 14, alex Hames 14, Caleb Bartling 11, Mason eilderts 7, ethan Ubben 3, Jay Janssen 2, Tate Hofmeister 2, Liam Stubbe 2, Brent Janssen 2, austin Rekward 2. Threepoint goals: Hames 4. BCLUW scoring – Clay Silver 19, Troy Dolphin 11, Jonny Neff 4, Chase Luethje 3. Three-point goals: Silver 2, Dolphin 1.
Pair propels Cougars past Comets by Scott Bierle Sports Editor CONRAD – A combined 33 points by Maddie Brandt and Mandy Willems propelled the state-ranked AGWSR girls’ basketball team to a 50-40 victory over BCLUW here Tuesday during North Iowa Cedar League West play. Brandt netted a game-high 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for an impressive double-double while Willems scored 15 points on five three-point goals. The Cougars had seven treys in all with two for Brandt. After a 12-12 first quarter push, the 10th-ranked in Class 1A Cougars had the upper hand the final 24-minutes. AGWSR led 26-23 at halftime, stretched the advantage to 38-29 after three and expanded the margin into double-digits in the fourth. “We played flat tonight and we can’t do that,” said AGWSR coach Laurie Gann. “We are still learning we have the target on our backs this season and teams are coming for us. We have to come to play every night.” The Comets were within three points at the break behind a late 5-0
run as Skylar Veldhouse had a basket and Kaylee Goecke sank a threeball. A pair of Willems’ three-pointers opened a 36-25 cushion for the Cougs in the third period and then her fifth triple started the fourth followed by four straight free throws for Brandt, building a 45-31 gap. BCLUW continued to battle in the second half, but never made the key baskets, according to coach David Lee. “We were always at the eight or 10 point margin and could not get closer. We had shots and didn’t make them.” Despite a fourth straight loss since a season-opening win, Lee was happy with the performance. “This was our best game of the year. We did a lot of good things, except score enough points.” Samantha Ubben’s 13 points to go with eight rebounds, three steals and two assists led the Comets, 0-2 in the league. Leah Yantis added 10 points and Veldhouse nine. Free throw shooting again struggled for BCLUW, going 4-of-12, and are at just 34 percent for the season. Taryan Barrick chipped in seven
WAVERLY- A third quarter scoring drought for the BCLUW girls’ basketball team led to a 48-29 loss to Sumner-Fredericksburg during the Girls Basketball Holiday Showdown here Saturday. The Comets (1-3) managed just two-points in the all-important third period as the Cougars expanded a 20-16 halftime cushion to 37-18. BCLUW’s short scoring column had Samantha Ubben seven points, Kaylee Goecke six and Skylar Veldhouse five. Lauren Anderson and Madison Ubben grabbed six rebounds. For Sumner-Fred (3-1), Jenna Brandt had 10 points and Jaydlin Seehase eight.
The NICL West ended 1-2 as Grundy Center beat Wapsie Valley, 49-26 and Gladbrook-Reinbeck lost to Dike-New Hartford, 55-33. The Spartans dashed to a 31-15 advantage at halftime behind an 18-7 first quarter. Scoring leaders were Hailey Wallis 16 points with four three-balls and Maddie McMartin 12.
points for the Cougars (2-0, 3-0 overall) and Aubrie Fisher six. AGWSR played most of the game without senior starter Alana Groninga, KARSJENS JUMPER- AGWSR’s Nathan Karsjens takes aim on who hurt a knee. a jump shot over BCLUW’s Chase Luethje during NICL West bas “We were out of rhythm on the of- ketball action Tuesday. The Cougars defeated the Comets, 59-37. fensive end and at times our choice of shots was not great,” noted Gann. AGWSR is back in Ackley for a three-game home stand with East Marshall tonight (Friday), stateranked Rockford Saturday and Aplington-Parkersburg Tuesday in a girls JV-varsity outing. BCLUW plays Dike-New Hartford Saturday in Conrad and then state-ranked West Marshall in State Center Tuesday. Scoring by Quarters: AGWSR 12 14 12 12 -50 BCLUW 12 11 6 11 -40 agWSR scoring – Maddie Brandt 18, Mandy Willems 15, Taryan Barrick 7, aubrie Fisher 6, addi Johnson 2, Mariah Jimmerson 2. Three-point goals: Willems 5, Brandt 2. BCLUW scoring - Samantha Ubben 13, Leah Yantis 10, Skylar Veldhouse 9, Kaylee goecke 6, Lauren anderson 2. Three-point goals: goecke 2.
BCLUW girls beaten at Wartburg
Scoring by Quarters: BCLUW 6 10 2 11 -29 Sumner-Fredericksburg 11 9 17 11 -48 BCLUW scoring – Samantha Ubben 7, Kaylee goecke 6, Skylar Veldhouse 5, Lauren anderson 4, Leah Yantis 2. Three-point goals: Veldhouse 1.
Bowling Scores UFO Nov. 21, 2016 Firehouse 190 140 Steinfeldt painting 178 152 Napa 169.5 160.5 The Hubb 160.5 169.5 United Suppliers 152 178 FMH 140 190 High team game- Steinfeldt painting 1044; High team series- Steinfeldt painting 3012; High individual gamesBret Harris 257, 247, Darren Driggers 254, Daryl Clingerman 237; High individual series- Bret Harris 719, Jim Sween 627, Rick Clemons 626; Splits picked up- Scott Harvey 4-5-7, 2-4-510, Dave akers 4-5. Tuesday Nite Mixed Nov. 22, 2016 Firehouse 252 105 porkers 202 154 Las Flores 191 169 High team game- porkers 904; High team series- porkers 2585; High individual games- Blaire Donaldson 242, Kevin engelking 209, evan eichmei-
er199, Kortney Jaenke 194, Susan engelking 192, Bev Miller 172; High individual series- Blaire Donaldson 630, Jake Travis 569, Kevin engelking 550, Kortney Jaenke 507, Susan engelking 479, Bev Miller 464; Splits picked up- Jill grego 3-10, Jane Luiken 3-10, Susan engelking 6-7, Bev Miller 3-9-10. Men’s Country Club Nov. 22, 2016 perry ag 78.5 41.5 Class of 57 66 54 Dunn Law 64.5 55.5 greenbelt Bank 58.5 61.5 Hardin Bank 52 68 american Legion 40.5 79.5 High team game- american Legion 781; High team series- american Legion 2205; High individual gamesSteve Dickenson 247, Robert Jeske 233, Blake Jones 231; High individual series- Robert Jeske 644, Steve Dickenson 599, Ruben Camacho 597; Splits picked up- Dave Hilsabeck 5-10, Jerry Long 5-6.
North Iowa Cedar League Girls Basketball Holiday Showdown At Wartburg College Jesup (East) 43, New Hampton (Non-Conf) 37. Grundy Center (West) 49, Wapsie Valley (East) 26. Sumner-Fredericksburg (East) 48, BCLUW (West) 29. Waukon (Non-Conf) 38, Denver (East) 31. Williamsburg (Non-Conf) 39, Hudson (East) 20. Dike-New Hartford (East) 55, Gladbrook-Reinbeck (West) 33. North Fayette Valley (Non-Conf) 50, Waterloo Columbus (East) 40. Union High (East) 35, WaverlyShell Rock (Non-Conf) 29.
PLCC Nov. 23, 2016 american Legion 44 20 Hardin Bank 40 24 Brenda’s girls 38 26 Ball Busters 34 30 Roger’s Lawnmowing 34 30 High team game- Roger’s Lawnmowing 649; High team series- Roger’s Lawnmowing 1743; High individual games- Kelli Rogers 199, Judy Martin 187, Kari Wolcott 168; High individual series- Kelli Rogers 509, Judy Martin 463, Kari Wolcott 456; Splits picked up- amber Owens 3-10, Judy Martin 5-10, Missy Harvey 5-6-10, Diana Dickenson 5-7. Wellsburg Church Nov. 23, 2016 Cruisers 255 102 Section 8 205 155 pizza Ranch 200.5 159.5 Odd Ballz 199 161 Spiders Killers 137.5 219.5 High team game- Odd Ballz 835; High team series- Section 8 2254; High individual games-Robert Jeske
by Scott Bierle Sports Editor HUDSON- The South Hardin girls’ basketball team scored early and often in a 64-47 win and the boys lost late, 49-46 to split conference cross-over contests with Hudson here Tuesday. 24-POINT FIRST FOR TIGERS The South Hardin girls poured in 24 first quarter points and captured a third consecutive win to stand 3-2 overall. The loss left Hudson 0-5. The early scoring spree built the Tigers a 24-6 cushion after eight minutes. The Pirates battled back to within 32-19 at halftime, but an 1811 edge in the third, opened a 50-30 lead going to the fourth. Paige Harrell’s 15 points led South Hardin’s season-high output. Kiera Anderson added 11 points to the balanced attack with Emma Gourley nine, Nina Priske eight, Miquela Teske seven and Hanna Vander Wilt six. Gourley made three of the winner’s seven three-pointers with two for Vander Wilt. Teske collected five rebounds and assists and four steals, and Harrell had five scoring passes, four boards and three steals. Scoring by Quarters: South Hardin 24 8 18 14 -64 Hudson 6 13 11 17 -47 South Hardin scoring – paige Harrell 15, Kiera anderson 11, emma gourley 9, Nina priske 8, Miquela Teske 7, Hanna Vander Wilt 6, Danae Nelson 4, Laura Stanish 2, Sammy May 2. Three-point goals: gourley 3, Vander Wilt 2, Harrell 1, Teske 1.
SOUTH HARDIN BOYS EDGED A deep three-point goal by Parker Ingamells at the buzzer beat the South Hardin boys in Tuesday’s nightcap. The Tigers moments earlier had tied the game at 46-all. The game-winner was Ingamells’ fifth three-point goal of the game in nine tries and part of a game-high 21 points. The junior also was credited with seven assists. The contest was back-and-fourth as Hudson was up 11-7 after one quarter, South Hardin led 21-17 at the break and the two were knotted 33-all after three. “The effort was pretty good, but the outcome was disappointing,” said South Hardin coach Adam Weig. “We lost Ingamells a few times and paid for it.” Cauy Teske’s 12 points on four three-balls led the Tigers’ scoring with 10 for Cade Spieker and eight for Tyrell Todd. Dane Butler and Jacob Vander Wilt added six points. The Pirates owned a seven-point edge on free throws, going 11-of14 to the Tigers’ 4-of-8. Hudson’s Dylan Beaumont and Jacob Murray chipped in eight points each. The Tigers slipped to 1-3 overall with the loss and the Pirates improved to 2-1. The South Hardin girls and boys are back in Eldora for NICL West TIGHT DEFENSE- The Comets’ Samantha Ubben dribbles the play tonight (Friday) against Gladbasketball against the tight defense of the Cougars’ Mandy Wil- brook-Reinbeck and Tuesday with lems during conference cage play Tuesday. The state-ranked East Marshall. Scoring by Quarters: AGWSR girls beat BCLUW, 50-40. South Hardin 256, Tyler Krull 254, Michael Krull 240, Carol Kreimeyer 196, 168, Kristina atkins 159; High individual series- Robert Jeske 697, Tyler Krull 626, Jason Krull 584, Carol Kreimeyer 523, Kristina atkins 459, Crystal Jeske 416. Friday Nite Live Nov. 25, 2016 Bulls on the Loose 58 38 Fit 56 40 We’re Back 52 44 Wild Ones 26 70 High team game- Bulls on the Loose 777; High team series- Bulls on the Loose 2302; High individual gamesDan Teske 278, John Schatzman 246, Mike Teske 246, Melissa Berends 197, Janelle Tidman 186, Cathy Kusserow 164; High individual seriesDan Teske 729, John Schatzman 686, Mike Teske 640, Melissa Berends 496, Cathy Kusserow 431, Janelle Tidman 426; Splits picked up- amy Howard 5-6. Jr. Sr. Nov. 26, 2016 Team 3 42 22 girlies 34 30
Legitness 28 36 10.0 24 40 High team game- Legitness 496; High team series- Legitness 1444; High individual games- Hunter Welch 158, John Lepley 144, Chris Kohart 142, emma Kane 109, Jordyn gear 94, Trinity Berends 83; High individual series- Jon Lepley 392, Hunter Welch 382, Chris Kohart 356, emma Kane 302, Jordyn gear 276, Trinity Berends 216. UFO Nov. 28, 2016 Firehouse 194 166 Steinfeldt painting 193 167 Napa 180.5 179.5 The Hubb 179.5 180.5 United Suppliers 167 193 FMH 166 194 High team game- Firehouse 993; High team series- Napa 2874; High individual games- Shawn Bolt 266, Steve Dickenson 265, Jake Travis 254; High individual series- Shawn Bolt 745, Jake Travis 680, Steve Dickenson 674; Splits picked up- gene akers 5-7, Lonnie Hoelscher 2-4-8-10.
7 14 12 13 -46 Hudson 11 6 16 16 -49 South Hardin scoring – Cauy Teske 12, Cade Spieker 10, Tyrell Todd 8, Jacob Vander Wilt 6, Dane Butler 6, Ty Cook 2, Kevin Rewoldt 2. Three-point goals: Teske 4, Todd 1.
Service personnel invited to SH games
ELDORA- All active and retired Service Men and Women from the South Hardin communities are invited to tonight’s (Friday) basketball games in Eldora. Service personnel will receive free admission when you check in at the admissions table and will be recognized between the varsity girls and boys games at approximately 7:20 p.m. Service personnel are encouraged to wear some form of military identification, but it is not required, as you will be recognized on the court.