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GARNER - Hancock County will host a public forum to present information and take questions about a proposal to (1) combine E911 dispatch services with Winnebago County and (2) house certain Hancock County inmates in the new Winnebago County Law Enforcement Center. The objectives are to improve dispatch staffing, improve inmate safety and security, reduce county liability, and save tax dollars. No other courthouse functions will be affected. The public forum will be held on Dec. 15, 2016, at 5 p.m. in the District Courtroom in the Hancock County Courthouse. The public may enter the courthouse through the east door and follow the stairs or take the elevator to the top floor. A joint meeting of the respective boards of supervisors will follow.

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DUNCAN – The Duncan Ballroom Appreciation Night Christmas Party and fund-raiser for the Britt and Garner food banks is rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, 5-10 p.m. Freewill offering. The event is open to the public.

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Thursday, December 15 Habitat for Humanity information meeting will be held at the Garner City Hall at 6:30 p.m.. Saturday, December 17 The Garner Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a free movie at the Avery Theater. Santa on State Street fundraiser events for Garner Community Christian Daycare will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Garner Chamber office. Sunday, December 18 Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church, 760 W 8th St., Garner, is presenting its Christmas Cantata and candlelight service, “Repeat the Sounding Joy,” at 7 p.m. A fellowship hour will follow. Monday, December 19 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. GHV School Board meets at 7 p.m. in HS Media Center. WH School Board meets. Tuesday, December 20 Britt Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Monday, December 26 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. Tuesday, December 27 Garner Council meets at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall. Tuesday, January 3 Britt Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Wednesday, January 4 North Iowa Detachment #859 Marine Corps League meets at 7:30 p.m at Hy Vee East meeting room, Mason City. For more information, contact Ernie Martinez at 641-4236023 or 800-373-3393. Monday, January 9 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. Tuesday, January 10 Corwith Council meets. Kanawha Council meets at 6 p.m. Garner Council meets at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall. Continued on page 2.

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gleadernews@qwestoffice.net BRITT – A confection of Christmas trees were on display at the Britt Public Library last week. The second annual “Parade of Trees” was sponsored by Britt Friends of the Library. Ten trees – each with a unique theme – were entered in this years contest during which the public had the opportunity to vote for which one was their favorite and receive “Britt Bucks” as the prize. There was also a “Children’s Choice” winner selected by kids. Award winners were: 1st place - Caring Tree by the Summit House; 2nd place – Tree in a Book by Mary Swenson; 3rd place (tie) – “Wyatt’s Warriors” by the Eekhoff family and the John Deere Tree by Thomas Nelson. The Children’s Choice award went to the cupcake tree by Carolyn Ostercamp. This is the second year for the “Parade of Trees, according to Reta Klipping, library clerk. The first festival was held in 2015. “We just publicized it a little bit talked to our friends and club members - and we ended up getting a dozen trees.” This year, the festival was expanded

Garner Community Christian Child Care kicks off fund-raising effort Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net The 2016 Parade of Trees at the Britt Public Library. Leader photo by Rebecca Peter to coincide with the three days of the from West Hancock Junior High was bookmarks were used to make a stylBritt Chamber of Commerce “Frozen decorated with paper chains and high- ized tree. Frolic.” lighted school activities. Some trees “This has been so much fun,” said .“Peppermint Lane” was the entry showcased a cause – such as diabetes Klipping. “It just good P.R. It get peofrom West View Care Center. A tree awareness. An assortment of colorful ple into our library.”

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gleadernews@qwestoffice.net Hancock County Library Association presented its annual request for funding to the Hancock County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5. The request will be taken under consideration by the board when working on the county budget fiscal 2017-18. The Library Association requested a

2 percent increase in base support and $244 per library increase for technology grants. The total amount of the request is $124,876.39. The proposed funding to each library is as follows: •Britt - $24,907.68 •Corwith - $14,380.58 •Crystal Lake - $13,327.87 •Garner - $27,013.10 •Kanawha - $16,486

•Klemme - $16,486 •Woden - $12,275.16 “First, we’re grateful for the support for our libraries. I know from Corwith’s standpoint, I notice beginning last summer an increase in the number of children coming into the library,” said Kathy Olhoff, Corwith Public Library Director. Olthoff said summer youth programming at Corwith was divided into

two programs: one for younger elementary children and another for older students. “The older kids seem thrilled they got to do something different from the younger kids,” she stated. “Our computer usage has gone up a lot.” An “early out” after school program for students is offered twice a month with story time or craft activities at LIBRARIES to page 2

Klemme waits for approval on wastewater treatment plan Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net KLEMME – Tim Moreau, engineer with Veenstra and Kimm, updated the Klemme City Council on the facility plan for the city’s wastewater treatment system. The City of Klemme has an aerated lagoon treatment system. “The Facility Plan is required the Iowa Department of Natural Resourc-

es (IDNR). The IDNR is also the agency which must approve the Facility Plan before we proceed into the Design Phase,” according to Moreau. The Facility Plan is an engineering report that identifies the issues that need to be addressed in order for the City to comply with their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, which is issued by the IDNR.

The City of Klemme’s current NPDES Permit was issued in November of 2012 and expires at the end of October 2017 and contains be effluent limits for ammonia nitrogen and E. coli (bacteria). In addition to the various effluent limitations, the NPDES Permit also contains a compliance schedule, which the city is to follow to achieve compliance on new permit requirements.

“For Klemme, the key initial issues included adding in disinfection of the wastewater effluent to meet new E.coli limits and meeting the new more stringent ammonia nitrogen limits set forth in the NPDES Permit,” Moreau noted. The city is now awaiting the approval of the plan by the Iowa DNR Project Manager Jim Oppelt. The most recent requirement by the DNR is re-do the KLEMME to page 2

Britt examines water revenue

By Travis Fischer The meeting began with a discussion about the alleyway behind the east side of Main Ave and south of Center St. E. The alley has become a problem area as water draining off the street is now flooding nearby buildings. The city has attempted to correct the issue through digging, however that has made the alley more difficult to drive through. “I think it was in the best shape it’s ever been, then we tried to fix the water issue,” said Mayor Ryan Arndorfer. “I don’t know what the answer is, but now the whole block has a problem.” In department reports, Police Chief Dan Cummings reported that he has received a data package from a six day study of speeding in the city. The police department’s speed trailer can record the speeds of drivers that pass it, giving the department an idea of how prevalent the speeding issue is on a particular road. Cummings reported that it was not uncommon to have drivers going five to ten miles per hour over the limit, with a few outliers exceeding the speed limit even further. The council discussed ways to control the speed of drivers passing locaBRITT to page 2

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Dakota Andreesen Karlee Andreesen and Eden Genrich share Chirstmas wish lists with Santa while at the annual Corwtih Community Club’s annual Santa, Pancake Breakfast, Craft and Vendor Day Saturday, Dec. 10. More photos on page 15.

GARNER – Fund-raising efforts for the Garner Community Christian Child Care (GC4) are underway. The new child center will meet in the south wing of St. Boniface Catholic Church, 680 Bush Ave., Garner (in the former Head Start program rooms). The projected opening is Spring of 2017. On Saturday, Dec. 17 the GC4 will host an event at the Garner Public Library from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. A limited number of tickets are available at North Iowa Design, Garner Chamber office, Reliance State Bank, CLB&T, Wise Expressions, and Tesene, Maurer, and Maurer. (See the GC4 ad on page 4 for details.) The GC4 committee has set a goal to raise $100,000 by February 2017. The committee is asking for the community’s help to reach this goal. Forms for tax-deductible donations are available at Reliance State Bank. The need for childcare services was highlighted in a recent survey of Garner families. Of those who responded to the survey: •77 percent will need childcare services in 2016-17. •50 percent reported that a lack of reliable childcare or back-up childcare had impacted their ability to work. •90 percent stated they are interested in a Christian childcare center in Garner. Several local providers plan to retire, have moved to another community, or have changed jobs. About GC4 Garner Community Christian Child Care will provide reliable care for up to 75 children - ages infant through age 12. The center will operate in accordance with Department of Human Services childcare laws in Iowa. A qualified director and staff will oversee operations. GC4 is non-denominational, but will have a faith-based curriculum. Age-appropriate activities, nutritious meals and snacks, and comfortable places to relax and sleep will be offered. “We’re extremely excited about the opportunity to bring a Christian child care center to Garner, depending on fundraising efforts and community support,” said Holly Brink, GC4 committee member. “There has been a small committee of dedicated community members who have been working for almost a year and a half accumulating more than 400 volunteer hours to help this project become a reality.” Brink noted that donations to the Garner Community Christian Child Care will not subsidize the cost of daycare for individuals. CHILD CARE to page 2

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By Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa – During the holiday season, Christmas trees make appearances across Iowa and across the nation as part of the season’s celebration. But there’s plenty to learn about these popular trees. What are their origins? How many are purchased yearly? And which are the most popular for home use? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer queries about Christmas trees and other holiday plants. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. What are the most popular Christmas trees in the United States? The top selling Christmas trees in the United States are balsam fir, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Scotch pine, Virginia pine and white pine. How many Christmas trees are purchased each year? According to the National Christmas Tree Association, U.S. consumers purchased 25.9 million farm-grown Christmas trees in 2015. Seventy-six percent were purchased as pre-cut trees at garden centers, chain stores and other retail lots. Twenty-four per-

cent were purchased at local “choose and cut” tree farms. Oregon is the top Christmas tree producing state. In 2012, approximately 6.5 million trees were harvested in the state. North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington are the other top Christmas tree producing states. An estimated 27,000 trees were harvested in the state of Iowa. What are the origins of the Christmas tree? For thousands of years, evergreen trees have had a special meaning for the inhabitants of northern Europe. The Germanic peoples would bring evergreen boughs into their homes during winter to insure the protection of the home and the return of life to the snow-covered forest. Druids, priests of the ancient Celts, decorated their temples with evergreen boughs during the winter solstice as a symbol of everlasting life. The Vikings decorated evergreens with carved objects and food to entice the tree spirits to return in spring. The modern Christmas tree is believed to have originated in Germany in the 16th century. There are several legends regarding the origin of the Christmas tree. Some believe the Christmas tree

er fixtures,” said Mayor Ken Blank. “LED bulbs do not require a ballast and have a 50,000-hour life expectancy. An Alliant energy rebate will cover about 40 percent of the cost and local electricians will be used if possible. The work should be completed in the next 30 days.” Winter will also put together a price quote for the water plant, fire station and maintenance shed. If the price quote is under $4,000, the council approved the proposal and authorized Winter to go ahead with the lighting replacement at those buildings as well. The city council approved the purchase of two flashing Traffic Logix Radar Feedback Signs for $6,770. The signs will be placed on county road B55, but can be moved to streets where needed. “The Hancock County Foundation has awarded the city of Klemme a grant of $3,500 to help with the purchase of two radar speed signs. These signs will be solar powered and can be moved to any location,” said Blank. “We believe they may be helpful in alerting drivers of our speed limit as they come into town from the east and the west.” The council discussed insurance option for Ken Weiland, public works director and voted to purchase myBlue HSA Silver 3600 PPO insurance offered through Wellmark.

KLEMME from page 1 Antidegradation Alternatives Analysis (AAA), since the city elected to not pursue the bio-dome process any longer. Instead, the city is now going to discharge effluent from the treatment facility directly to the Iowa River instead of the small un-named creek that the facility currently discharges to. “By discharging to a larger body of water, i.e. the East Branch of the Iowa River, the permit limits for ammonia nitrogen will be at higher less stringent levels which the existing treatment facility can meet as is,” he said. The city also submitted an Intended Use Plan to the DNR, which will be forwarded to the Iowa Finance Authority for approval in order to be eligible for a low interest loan program available to communities for wastewater improvement projects. In other matters, the city plans to install more energy efficient lighting in city buildings. The council accepted a quote of $3,696 from Jesse Winter, representative for Sitler’s LED Supplies, for LED lights at city hall and the library. The quote includes an energy rebate from Alliant Energy. The city hopes to save an estimated $1,200 annually by replacing the fluorescent bulbs with LED tubes. “Ballast and bulb replacement has been an ongoing issue with our old-

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evolved from the Paradise Tree of the Middle Ages. During the 14th and 15th centuries, evergreen trees played an important role in miracle and mystery plays. One such play dramatized the fall of Adam and Eve and was performed on Dec. 24. On stage during the play was a Paradise Tree (an evergreen with red apples hung from its branches). Others believe that the Christmas tree began with Martin Luther. According to legend, Martin Luther was

CHILD CARE from page 1 Donations will provide funding for necessary building improvements, to buy materials, and to fund six weeks of operating costs. The committee is working on obtaining nonprofit status for the center. In the meantime, the Garner Area Community Betterment Association has agreed to be the GC4 fiscal sponsor in order for donations to be tax deductible. The center may open with limited capacity depending on the amount of money that is raised, but fund-raising efforts will continue until the $100,000 goal is reached the center can serve the maximum of 75 children. “I’m thrilled to be part of a committee of individuals who are so diligent about bringing the Garner Christian Community Child Care (GC4) to this community,” said GC4 President Heather Gorder. “Garner is a great LIBRARIES from page 1 Corwith. “We were approached by the LuVerne Community School, because the 4-H Program at Wesley was disbanded,” she explained. “They look forward to coming.” “Evening usage is up,” she continued. “We have had a lot of new people move to town. Technology is very important for us.” Woden Public Library Director Jean Tollagson agreed that access to information technology is an important service provided by libraries. “Some people don’t have access to Wi-Fi or even computers,” she said. Library patronage is up at Woden. Ellen Petty is the Garner Public Library Director. The remodeling/expansion project is complete and the library reopened for business last week. Petty said that even at the library’s temporary location this summer, the Garner library was able to provide access to computers and internet service.

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place to live, work and raise our children and this child care center will just add to all the amazing amenities we have in Garner.” “If you have a chance to support this cause, please do so. It will benefit so many people who already live here and also might be thinking about living here. We are looking forward to enhancing Garner in a huge way. I’m also pleased that one of our main focuses is having a Christian-based curriculum.” Questions about Garner Community Christian Child Care may be directed to committee members: Holly Brink, Heather Gorder, Dave Rosendahl, Randy Lansing, or Bill Paulus. “Please be on the lookout for fundraising events and updates on the Center’s progress,” said Holly Brink. “We thank you in advance for your support.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from page 1 Monday, January 16 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. GHV School Board meets at 7 p.m. in high school media center. West Hancock School Board meets. Tuesday, January 17 Britt Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Monday, January 23 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. Tuesday, January 24 Garner Council meets at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall. Monday, January 30 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. What is your group doing in December? Email sharonbates.map@gmail. com or call 923-2684 and we’ll add it to the calendar.

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hold a public hearing to discuss bonding options for developing the city’s commercial development area. The council hopes to begin work on development starting next spring. Finally, the council discussed a potential housing project brought to them by Hancock County Economic Development director Jill Kramer. Three developers have expressed interest in building a 62 unit apartment complex in the area to facilitate local manufacturing employees. The developers are reportedly looking for a deal in which the city would provide the land and install utilities. The council expressed interest in the project, but was uncertain about whether they had a location available.

BRITT from page 1 tions like the hospital or assisted living center. Speed bumps were suggested, however it was noted that they would have to be temporary bumps that can be moved out of the road during the winter. “It would be a nightmare for cleaning streets if we did it any other way,” said Cummings. In other business, Tim Moreau of Veenstra & Kimm engineering presented the council with a comprehensive study about the city’s water usage, pricing, and estimates for needs in the future. The study was commissioned to help the council make an informed decision about future rises in the city’s water rate. According to the study, the city brings in an average of $170,450 a year in revenue, however their annual expenditures exceed that by about $2,500. “Just to break even, we would have to increase revenues by about 1.5 percent,” said Moreau. Moreau noted that revenues are not interchangeable with the water rate. To increase the city’s water revenue by 1.5 percent, it would take a roughly five percent increase to the water rate. However, that increase would merely result in the city breaking even on current expenses. A new water treatment plant may be needed in the near future, which would require an increase of up to 28 percent to pay for. The study only looked at the city’s water services. A second study examining the city’s sewer system will be discussed in January. Also in January, the council will

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It’s December! And you know what that means? That’s right. Star Wars! Now, if you’re a regular reader of this column, we know you’re a cool person that knows the ins and outs of Star Wars lore, but just in case somebody happens upon these words and is a bit confused about where everything goes, here’s how it breaks down. The first three movies, released between 1977 and 1983, are what we fondly call the “Original Trilogy.” This trilogy is about Luke Skywalker joining the rebel alliance against the Galactic Empire and having to fight Darth Vader while blowing up the occasional Death Star. These movies were called Episode IV, V, and VI, but those numbers really didn’t mean anything until twenty years later. Outside of a couple cartoons and a Christmas Special that would make you question your own sense of reality, that was pretty much it for the onscreen adventures in a galaxy far, far away. The stories largely continued in the novels, comics, and video games that made up the Star Wars extended universe. Then came the late 90s and George Lucas decided it was time for another trilogy of movies, this time a Prequel Trilogy going over the rise and fall of Luke Skywalker’s dad, Anakin. (Spoiler Alert: Darth Vader is Luke’s father) “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” hit theaters in May of 1999. It was the most anticipated movie of all time and everybody loved it. For about fifteen minutes. Once the rush of watching the first Star Wars movie in nearly two decades wore off, people realized that not even awesome lightsaber fights set to an amazing soundtrack could distract away from the fact that the rest of the movie is about an annoying kid, a racist caricature, and trade negotiations. Episodes II and III were better, but not by much. Yes, we do get to see the legendary Clone Wars in action and witness the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker. Unfortunately such grand moments in history were portrayed by the completely unconvincing and wooden performances of Hayden

Christensen and Natalie Portman. For twenty years people begged George Lucas to make more Star Wars movies. After the Prequel Trilogy people begged him to stop. Lucas listened. He sold the franchise to Disney in 2012 for $4 billion, most of which he has donated to charity, which almost makes up for Jar Jar Binks. The good news, George Lucas can’t do any more damage to the Star Wars franchise. The bad news, now it’s in Disney’s hands. Immediately after the sale, Disney went to work to make sure that their investment would pay off. No more waiting decades between Star Wars movies. We’ll be getting a new entry in the franchise every year until we are old and grey, starting with “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.” Kicking off a whole new era of Star Wars, last year’s Episode VII was the most anticipated movie of all time and everybody loved it. For about fifteen minutes. Once the rush of watching the first Star Wars movie in a decade wore off, people realized that most of the movie consisted of repeating things that happened in Episode IV and setting up mysteries to be answered in future movies down the line. Which brings us to this week and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Rogue One will be the first in a series of Star Wars anthology movies, telling stand-alone stories from various eras in the Star Wars timeline. In this case, Rogue One tells the story about the rebels that stole the plans to the first Death Star, setting off the chain of events that led to a farm kid meeting two droids and saving the galaxy. In other words, the eighth Star Wars movie will take place after the sixth Star Wars movie and immediately before the first Star Wars movie, which is the fourth episode in the overall saga. Simple, right? Then, next year, we’ll get to see Episode VIII, continuing where Episode VII left off and hopefully telling an original story this time instead of PRIMER to page 11

Citizens of Hancock County, Recently it was brought to our attention that there was and has been ongoing discussion between Hancock County Supervisors and the Winnebago County Supervisors, regarding the consolidation of the communication centers of the two counties. What does this mean? At this time there are many unanswered questions regarding this action. Is the intended result better service at a reduced cost? An additional consideration, which is a separate issue, would include the moving of the Hancock County Law Enforcement Center (Jail facility) to Winnebago County. These are considerations, which present a number of unanswered questions for all residents in Hancock County.

Among the major unanswered questions are some basics: • What will it actually cost Hancock County to move this operation to Winnebago County? • Will the proposed changes result in improved savings? If so, what are these improvements and actual savings? • Will the service results justify the cost? • Would it be more prudent to update our existing system, where we know our operational costs and are a part of our current budget? • How many employees do we lose? Movement of the Communication Center is one consideration, moving the Law Enforcement Center has its own set of concerns. Departments impacted by this decision include: ﬁre departments, am-

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Long winter nights As stated in this space before, I dreamt of a career as a movie director. Despite having learned to call them ﬁlms instead of movies, I never had the ambition to get a start in that direction. It was the art, not the business that interested me. The art still fascinates me, and Dawn and I watch a lot of movies. We get them through a Netﬂix DVD plan. The streaming plan is too limited in selection for a movie nut like me. Like any good enthusiast, I’d like to share some movies we’ve enjoyed so you folks can have something to do while escaping the cold weather. Two dimensional war makes more sense than the real thing so I really enjoy a good war movie. And if it is a little deeper than good guy versus bad guy and death and destruction, Dawn and I can enjoy war together. “Winter in Wartime” (2008, R for language) is about a teenage boy in Holland who aids an RAF pilot shot down in WWII. Occupied Europe was a place where it was hard to tell collaborators from friends. One is safe during the occupation but vulnerable when the invaders are defeated. It is Dutch with English subtitles, so nineteen percent of high school graduates should skip this one. But if you can read, don’t let the subtitles deter you. Europeans naturally have a more nuanced view of war and we should pay attention. When our son Karl was born, I called my dad and said we named him after The Marx Brothers. “Winter in Wartime” was as serious and thought pro-

The Alternative Fritz Groszkruger 4selfgovernment@gmail.com www.alternativebyfritz.com voking as this next one is hilarious. Diversity has become an end in itself and this list won’t need to move on after this next movie. The Marx Brothers’ “A Night at the Opera” (1935) didn’t need a rating. The Marx Brothers didn’t need to compensate for a lack of imagination with foul language, sex, or violence. If you don’t laugh all the way through this one, the coroner is on his way. The country was a third of the way through FDR’s Great Depression and needed this medicine badly. Another great movie from the Depression era is “Tarzan and his Mate” (1934). This one is not rated. It is partially responsible for the advent of movie ratings, however. The violence is shocking and the partial nudity is artful and beautiful. The violence part is where I would advise parents to be careful with young children. The technology is ancient and amazing for its day. The story is timeless and captivating. Sensitive university students and professors better steer clear. When I was a little kid I lived within a good bike ride of Will Rogers State Park. We used to ride up there and watch the millionaires play polo. This next movie is “Judge Priest” (1934, not rated) who is played by Will Rogers.

You better see this one quick. The movie is extremely politically incorrect, full of cliches and reserved for those who have a sense of humor. The music is fantastic; the plot complex. The tendency of our society toward being easily offended has poisoned us with cultural handcuffs. Get together with a diverse group and set yourselves free. Dawn spends a lot of time bringing joy to nursing home residents so this next one was particularly dear to us. Be warned, more subtitles. This is a Swedish movie with seven languages. “The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” (2015 R, some violence) is an adventure that is just fun. Allan doesn’t much like sitting in the nursing home so he leaves. The staff brings in his cake with 100 candles and found him gone. There’s even some computer generated content for the younger set. I hope these ﬁlms (see, I’ve become an elitist) help pass the cold nights a little faster as we head toward spring. Please comment on these columns through a letter to the editor or directly to me at 4selfgovernment@gmail. com. Between columns I share other “diverse” content on my blog: www. alternativebyfritz.com.

ed from Winnebago County? A statement was made at the recent meeting of the Hancock and Winnebago County Supervisor Boards, “This is no big deal”. We feel it is a BIG DEAL.

discuss this in more detail contact the Hancock County Supervisors. Important decision making meeting: Dec. 15, 2016, at 5 p.m. in District Courtroom in the Hancock County Courthouse. Supervisors meeting to follow at 6 p.m., at the same location.

Questions proposed merger of Hancock and Winnebago communications centers Respectfully Kenton L Mick Mayor – Garner

bulance services, sheriff department, police departments, hospital facilities and other care facilities to name a few of the critical ones. It is the general consensus that there are far too many unanswered questions for our Supervisors to make a decision of this magnitude. SHOULDN’T THIS DECISION INVOLVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC? How will the Hancock County Law Enforcement operation look if operat-

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To the editor, As part of the 2016-2017 FIRST LEGO League Challenge “Animal Allies”, our Team #3995 Flip the Switch has identiﬁed that the community of Garner is lacking in a dog-friendly space to safely exercise and socialize dogs. Our community is awesome, we have a new rec center, an aquatic center, newly renovated public library, movie theater, growing school, expanding housing developments and a busy retail base. Many opportunities for recreation; however, none that you can enjoy with your dog. Team “Flip the Switch” feels there is no “good” place currently available for exercising dogs in Garner and would like to propose to residents the idea of a Garner Dog Park facility. A dog park would have many advantages, including: • Excellent source of social interaction with dogs and people. • Dog parks allow dogs to get adequate physical and mental exercise, helping to lessen destructive and annoying behaviors in general which can beneﬁt society as a whole. • Good opportunity for owners to observe experienced dog owners and learn about dogs.

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LEGO Team “Flip the Switch” Isaac Myers-St. O Kollin Hanson, Jake Burress, and Ben Stinnett with (back) council member Marline Lewerke, Garner Mayor Ken Mick and City Administrator Randy Lansing. • Provides a safe environment for dogs and people - no cars, rollerblades, skateboarders,

bikes, etc Dog parks lessen the chance of owners letting

their dogs off-leash in on-leash parks and community areas. The Team realizes there are also barriers to creating a Garner Dog Park facility, including: • Location with adequate space – need ½ acre minimum. • Park Management – who will determine and enforce the park rules? • Maintenance – who will be responsible for mowing, weed control, removal of garbage and emptying the feces collection bin and general park upkeep? • Cost – how will the dog park be paid for and where will funds come for the on-going maintenance and upgrades? Team #3995 Flip the Switch would like to know your thoughts on bringing a Dog Park facility to our community. Please share your comments on the team’s Facebook page “Flip The Switch” and/or complete the survey about a potential dog park from the team’s Facebook page or at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ QXZN2ZS Thank you for your input and your help to “get the ball rolling”. Respectfully submitted, FIRST LEGO League Team #3995 Flip the Switch Hancock County

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Seth and Elizabeth Malek of Garner are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Tinsley Ann Malek, born on November 28. Tinsley came into the world weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Grandparents are Harlan and Karen Tulp of Belmond, and Gary and Mary Malek of Garner. Great-grandparent is Lyola Johnson of Kanawha.

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Coletta Tennessen celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. She is pictured with her daughter Carleen Oelkers of Garner.

Coletta Tennessen celebrates 100th Birthday Coletta Tennessen turned 100-years-old on Dec. 9, 2016. Family and friends helped her celebrate the milestone birthday at Concord Care Center. “This is awesome,” Coletta said as birthday cake was served. Daughter Carleen Oelkers of Garner, said her mother had two goals for 2016 – to make it through another presidential election and to live to 100. Coletta Bruns was born on a farm at St. Killian, Minn. in 1916. That year, Woodrow Wilson was president and World War I going on in Europe. The oldest of ten siblings, Coletta help raise her younger brothers and sisters. She married her husband of 69 years, Vincent Tennessen on Nov. 28, 1939. The couple raised a family of eight children: sons Mel and Chuck of Brewster, Minn., Dan of Colorado; daughters Marilyn, Verla, and Linda of Minneapolis; Carleen of Garner

and Elaine of Virginia. The family lived at Madison, Minn., Worthington, Minn., later near Fulda, Minn. Coletta worked at the Campbell’s Soup company factory at Worthington, Minn., and at Woolworths. She also sold Watkins products. To economize, she gardened, sewed her children’s clothes as well as doll clothes for her daughters’ dolls. She enjoyed quilting and made over 100 quilts. In February of 2009, Coletta and Vincent became residents at Concord Care Center in Garner. (Vincent passed away on June 9, 2009.) This summer, Coletta was able to return to St. Killian and visit the Catholic church her grandfather helped build. In addition to her children and their spouses, Coletta has 25 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Her favorite saying is this: “May God bless you; the angels kiss you; the devil miss you; and you have a good night.” Happy birthday, Coletta!

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Una Vocis Choral Ensemble will present its annual Christmas concert, This Child, This Light, and traditional “savories and sweets” reception on Saturday, December 17 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Avenue, Mason City, at 7:00 p.m. Artistic Director Dennis Lee and the members of Una Vocis will be accompanied by Des Moines-area harpist Kristin Maahs, as well as Camille Lee and Maria Meyer on flute. Una Vocis accompanist Mary Jane Crail will perform with the choir and for the audience sing-along portions of the performance. The concert opens with Jan Sweelinck’s motet for Christmas Eve Hodie Christus Natus Est, followed by Jocelyn Hagen’s arrangement of Kanto’s Night of Silence. Tomas Luis de Victoria’s Ave Maria is paired with the world premiere of Joseph, an Una Vocis-commissioned work

examining the Nativity story from Joseph’s perspective, by Twin City composer Timothy Takach and poet Michael Dennis Browne. The second half opens with Matthew Culloton’s In Dulci Jubilo and Eric Whitacre’s hauntingly beautiful Sainte-Chapelle. Peter Wilhousky’s Carol of the Bells, Whitacre’s Glow, and Fred Pentice’s arrangement of Sing We Now of Christmas bring the program to a close. Both church and fellowship hall are handicap accessible. The choir invites all music enthusiasts to attend. Advance tickets are available at Soyphisticated Candles (932 East State Street, Mason City), by calling The Electricians at 641423-1867 (toll free 877-577-8658), from Una Vocis members, or on the Una Vocis web site: www.unavocis.org. Tickets are also available at the door.

Don’t just put horses away for the winter

By Dale Miller, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa – Horses, unlike ATVs, can’t be put away for the winter just because they’re not being used. Horse health and care is a year-round process. Good nutrition, vaccination schedules, parasite control and other care should be continued throughout the winter. Dale Miller, Marion County program director and equine educator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers some reminders about winter horse needs for good ventilation, feed and water management, and exercise. Miller adapted the recommendations from a publication by Dr. R. D. Scoggins, a retired equine extension veterinarian with the University of Illinois. Ventilation Fresh air and/or good ventilation are major requirements for horses kept inside. Judging from their own perception of what’s comfortable, humans tend to close barns up too tightly. Horses can tolerate considerable cold if they can move around and are dry. Avoid drafts, but allow sufficient air exchange to move stale air, humidity and ammonia out of the environment. Keeping stalls clean is necessary to keep ammonia levels low. Studies at the University of Illinois have shown that ammonia concentrates at about 18 inches above the surface of the bedding (where the horse’s head is located when it lies down). High levels can cause a decrease in athletic ability and overall quality of life. This emphasizes the need to keep stalls cleaned regularly. Feed and water management Horses need free-choice, good quality hay, loose salt and minerals, and water heated to 45-65 degrees Fahrenheit. Several studies have shown that warming water to 60 F will increase water consumption by 40 to 100 percent. Dehydration (lack of water) is the number one cause of impaction colic in horses. Cold weather combined with a diet of dry

feed also can cause impaction colic. Warming the water is much more effective than feeding bran, linseed meal or other so-called laxative diets. Most horses will not require grain if the hay is of good quality. Hay generates more heat than grain does during digestion and thus is more helpful in maintaining body heat during cold weather. However, the extra energy provided by grain may be needed to maintain normal weight when the horse is exposed to severe low temperatures or deep snow. Exercise Attempting to maintain some level of physical fitness will decrease the time needed to get the horse in shape for the coming season. Exercising three times a week for an hour at a walk and trot will help maintain physical fitness. Use this time to increase flexibility by doing suppling exercises at the walk and trot to reduce the incidence of lameness. When working horses in cold weather, warm horses up slowly and thoroughly before asking for serious work. In cold weather, most horses are more “cinchy” when being saddled, so be sure to move them before mounting. Hot horses need to be cooled thoroughly then brushed to stand the hair up again before turning them back out. Fluffy hair traps air and keeps the horse warm. Hair plastered down flat or wet lets body heat escape. During all seasons, horses are generally better suited to being outside where they have an area for adequate exercise and access to a windbreak or run-in shed for shelter. Horses not in competition should have shoes pulled and hooves trimmed regularly, every six weeks. Let their hair coat grow out for natural protection during the winter. By anticipating weather changes and adapting exercise schedules and feeding programs accordingly, there is no reason not to enjoy horses all year long.

Budget for inexpensive gifts and create cherished memories

By Carol Ehlers, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa - Simple holidays that are low on cost but high on meaning are possible according to Carol Ehlers, a human sciences specialist in family finance with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She says a $10 limit per person is possible by carefully planning holiday spending. The first step to achieving a small holiday limit is to make the decision to hold down spending. “Tell relatives and friends you’re choosing to set a budget for exchanging gifts. This can be hard to do, but you may find that keeping holiday spending down can pay off in some unexpected ways,” said Ehlers. Next, decide how to spend the budgeted holiday funds. Will some be spent on the adults, or will it all be spent on the children? Gift options Be creative by giving “low-cost experiences.” According to Ehlers, many studies show that material possessions do not equal happiness and that experiences are much more intrinsically fulfilling than things. A Cornell University 10-year study and Journal of Psychological Science reports confirm why experiences have the ability to contribute to happiness more than material purchases. Successful, lowcost experience examples range from pottery making, rock climbing, horseback riding, bowling or skate tickets. Consider “Every Kid in a Park” (a free

year-long national park pass, https:// www.everykidinapark.gov/) or geocache treasure hunts that end with ice cream. Consider sharing a skill or classes to experience sewing, painting or other similar activity. To keep it low-cost, find a family member, friend or community event to teach the skill at a discount. Proven family focused gifts, said Ehlers, range from museum or science center memberships, to orchestra or community theater tickets or even a tent for camping. Sometimes a material gift can lead to an experience. “Families who have tried this lowcost holiday have found it was more meaningful. Families that keep to their budget plan enjoy the feeling of financial security knowing there won’t be large bills to try to pay in January,” said Ehlers. No holiday debt While a $10 per person holiday may sound extreme, the idea of setting a limit and sticking to it may be appealing. If the budget is tight, why not try a $10, $25 or $50 holiday? “When January and February arrive, you won’t feel so overwhelmed by the bills that come due. You’ll also feel a sense of pride in sticking to your gift budget and perhaps giving of yourself rather than the bounty found on the stores’ shelves,” said Ehlers. There is also a good chance those inexpensive and thoughtful gifts will bring out the best in everyone and will be more meaningful.

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Eagles pull away from N. Union BRITT – West Hancock’s boys’ basketball team got out to a good start and quickly pulled away from visiting North Union on Friday, Dec. 9. The Eagles had four players finish in double-digit scoring, led by Dylan Eckels’ 22 points in the 63-47 win. Ben Eisenman followed with 13 points, Seth Weiland scored 11 and Glen Smith came off of the bench to add 11. Both Eckels and Weiland notched double-doubles with 13 and 12 rebounds, respectively. Weiland had an overall big game for coach Brian Peterson’s team, adding six blocked shots and three steals. MaCoy Yeakel also came off the bench to lead West Hancock in assists with four. With the win, the Eagles improved to 3-2 overall, 2-2 in the Top of Iowa West. West Hancock 63, North Union 47 North Union (1-4, 1-2) – Jared Larson 0-0 0-0 0, Trent Pedersen 6-20 0-2 14, Nathan Eaton 3-15 0-0 7, Derek Thompson 0-0 0-0 0, Elliott Hagebock 2-7 0-0 5, Tanner Doocy 1-2 0-0 2, Riley Bauer 4-8 0-0 9, Parker Oleson 2-6 0-0 6, Eythan Blair 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 20-64 0-2 47. West Hancock (3-2, 2-2) – MaCoy Yeakel 0-2 1-2 1 ,Chase Eisenman 2-4 0-1 4, Gavin Becker 0-3 0-0 0, Seth Weiland 3-8 4-4 12, Dylan Eckels 9-16 2-3 22, Ben Eisenman 3-11 7-9 13, Glen Smith 5-7 1-2 11, Garrett Fosdick 0-4 0-0 0/ Totals 22-55 15-21 63. N. Union W. Hancock

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Three point goals – WH 4-18 (Weiland 2-4, Eckels 2-4, Yeakel 0-2, C. Eisenman 0-2, Becker 0-2); NU 7-32 (Pedersen 2-9, Oleson 2-5, Hagebock 1-2, Bauer 1-4, Blair 0-2. Rebounds – WH

Dylan Eckels led the Eagles with 22 points. 38, 6 off., 32 def. (Eckels 13, Weiland 12, Smith 7, B. Eisenman 4, Fosdick 2); NU 33, 12 off., 21 def. (Pedersen 9, Eaton 7, Hagebock 7, Oleson 5, Bauer 3, Larson, Blair). Assists – WH 10 (Yeakel 4, B. Eisenman 3, Eckels 2, Smith); NU 2

(Eaton, Doocy). Steals – WH 9 (Weiland 3, C. Eisenman 2, Smith 2, Eckels, B. Eisenman); NU 8 (Bauer 3, Hagebock 2, Pedersen 2, Eaton). Blocks – WH 6 (Weiland 6); NU 2 (Eaton, Thompson). Fouled out – NU (Oleson, Blair).

Eagles fall to G-H-V GARNER – Seth Weiland and Dylan Eckels each scored 14 points, but the West Hancock boys’ basketball team fell short at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, 75-47, on Tuesday, Dec. 6. G-H-V had three players – Johnny O’Connor, James Betz and Nick Joynt – in double figures scoring as it improved to 3-1 overall while shooting 33-of-72 from the field. The Eagles fell to 2-2, 2-2 in the Top of Iowa Conference. Joynt finished the night with a double-double, adding 10 rebounds for the Cardinals. Connor Burke came off of the bench to lead G-H-V in assists with six. O’Connor and Matthew Heinemann each blocked a couple of West Hancock’s shots. Glen Smith led the Eagles in rebounding with seven while Ben Eisenman distributed four assists to lead West Hancock. Weiland accounted for all four of the Eagles’ blocked shots. G-H-V faces Algona Garrigan at

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West Hancock (2-2, 2-2) – Joe Smith 1-4 0-0 3, MaCoy Yeakel 2-4 0-0 4 ,Chase Eisenman 0-7 0-0 0, Gavin Becker 0-2 0-0 0, Brayden Leerar 0-0 0-0 0, Seth Weiland 5-8 0-0 14, Dylan Eckels 4-17 4-6 14, Ben Eisenman 0-3 1-2 1, Glen Smith 3-7 1-2 7, Garrett Fosdick 2-7 0-0 4 Totals 17-59 6-10 47. Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (3-1, 3-0) – Jack Van Dusseldorp 0-0 0-0 0, Johnyy O’Connor 6-8 2-2 16, Connor Burke 0-2 0-0 0, Chase Theobald 0-3 0-0 0, Holden Hutcheson 2-4 0-0 4, Colton Schroeder 1-2 0-0 3, Nick Joynt 5-11 2-2 12, Ryley Kozisek 0-0 0-0 0, Ryan Meyers 4-10 1-2 9, Ray Cataldo 2-2 0-0 4, Jonah Albertson 0-0 0-0 0, Matthew Heinemann 0-2 0-0 0, Jared Graham 3-5 0-0 6, Logan Dalbeck 3-6 0-0 6, James Betz 7-17 1-2 15. Totals 33-72 6-8 75.

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Three point goals – WH 7-22 (Weiland 4-6, Eckels 2-5, J. Smith 1-1, Yeakel 0-1, Becker 0-2, B. Eisenman 0-2, C. Eisenman 0-5); GHV 3-17 (O’Connor 2-4, Schroeder 1-2, Burke 0-1, Theobald 0-1, Joynt 0-1, Hutcheson 0-2, Meyers 0-2, Graham 0-2, Betz 0-2). Rebounds – WH 28, 7 off., 21 def. (G. Smith 7, Eckels 5, Weiland 4, B. Eisenman 4, Fosdick 4, J. Smith 2, Yeakel 2); GHV 48, 15 off., 33 def. (Joynt 10, Betz 6, Meyers 6, Graham 5, O’Connor 4, Burke 3, Theobald 3, Hutcheson 3, Dalbeck 2, Team 2,, Van Dusseldorp, Kozisek, Albertson, Heinemann). Assists – WH 9 (B. Eisenman 4, Eckels 3, C. Eisenman, Fosdick); GHV 23 (Burke 6, Meyers 5, O’Connor 3, Dalbeck 3, Joynt 3, Betz 3, Schroeder, Albertson, Graham). Steals – WH 8 (Yeakel 2, Eckels 2, G. Smith 2, Weiland, B. Eisenman); GHV 16 (O’Connor 3, Graham 3, Dalbeck 3, Burke 2, Hutcheson 2, Theobald, Betz). Blocks – WH 4 (Weiland 4); GHV 4 (O’Connor 2, Heinemann 2). Fouled out – None.

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GHV boys earn lopsided wins GHV remained perfect in the TIC West boys’ basketball race with a pair of blowouts over neighboring teams. On Tuesday the Cards served up some humility to West Hancock in a 28-point rout before handling Belmond on Friday. The GHV rivalry with West Hancock has gone through some backand-forth spurts during the last decade. Three years ago the Cardinals saw their five-game winning streak over the Eagles come to a halt and West Hancock put together their own string of five in a row. GHV ended that trend in convincing fashion on Tuesday with a 75 – 47 blowout over their guests. The Cards used a combination of strong defense and transition offense to build a 20 -14 lead after one quarter of play. GHV continued to build on their lead, holding the Eagles to single digits in the second quarter on the way to a 34 – 22 halftime lead. A 12 – 0 Cardinal run to begin the second half put West Hancock into a deep hole and GHV pushed their advantage to 60 – 36 heading into the final period. The Cardinal reserves took over midway through the fourth quarter and finished strong to seal the win. Johnny O’Connor poured in 16 points with three assists and three steals to pace the Cards. James Betz played strong inside, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds and three assists. Nick Joynt also reached double figures scoring a dozen points with 10 boards and three assists. Adding to the offense were Ryan Meyers with nine points, six rebounds and five assists along with Jared Graham with six points, five rebounds and three steals. Also contributing to the scoring total were Logan Dalbeck with six points, Holden Hutcheson and Ray Cataldo with four points each and a three-pointer by Colton Schroeder. Cardinal coach Joe Albertson commented, “West Hancock plays at a pace that can cause you to take quick shots. Fortunately, we were hitting shots early in the game and grabbed a lead behind Johnathan O’Connor’s good start. I was a little concerned about how we were identifying shooters in transition, but in the second quarter something clicked, and we got better. I really liked how James Betz worked on the block in the third, and his teammates did a great job getting him the ball. We are getting good play from our bench, and we are taking steps and becoming a good basketball team.” From the opening tip in Friday’s game at Belmond it was obvious that the Bronco game plan was to play keep-away in hopes of slowing down the Cardinal offense. Through the first

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several possessions, B-K seemed content to pass the ball around the perimeter with no apparent intent of trying to score. That strategy kept the game relatively close through the opening minutes of the first quarter but GHV was able to surge late in the period to pull ahead 15 – 8. The Broncos continued their “rope-a-dope” strategy into the second quarter but the GHV defense created too many Bronco turnovers for that plan to succeed as the Cardinals cruised to a 35 -17 lead at halftime. The Cards applied the clamps to B-K as the second half began, holding the Broncos to only four points in the third quarter on the way to a 58 – 21 lead heading into the final period. The benches were cleared in the fourth quarter as the mercy rule resulted in a continuous clock over the final eight minutes and the Cardinals finished the night with a 64 – 28 victory. Ryan Meyer was perfect from the field on the way to scoring 18 points with six rebounds. Nick Joynt followed with 14 points and three steals while James Betz added nine points with five rebounds. Holden Hutches chipped in six points with Johnny O’Conner and Jared Graham netting four points apiece. Also in the GHV scorebook were Connor Burke, Jack Van Dusseldorp, Colton Schroeder and Ray

Cataldo all with two points and Matt Heinemann added a free throw. “I was worried we would lose a little focus playing Belmond-Klemme,” remarked Albertson. “The boys came off a good performance on Tuesday, and Belmond was still looking for their first win. Early on B-K was playing with great energy and did a nice job finding open shooters. We were not as disciplined defensively early, and we could not buy a bucket for the first four minutes. I think we finally took off when Logan Dalbeck, Jared Graham, Ryan Meyers, and Connor Burke came into the game. They forced turnovers and got to the rim. Ryan was a madman with the ball on Friday, but we knew it was coming. We had a nice lead going into the third, but the boys really picked it up in the third quarter. It was a nice win, but we need to become more consistent as a team and put four good quarters together if we are going to win big games.” GHV is now 4 – 0 in TIC West play and 4-1 overall with two huge games on the slate this week. On Tuesday, the Cardinals will host a very strong Algona Garrigan team. GHV will face their biggest test of the season to date on Friday as the Cardinals will travel to Lake Mills for a game against the unbeaten Bulldogs.

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GARNER – The West Hancock girls’ basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat Garner-Hayfield-Ventura on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Trailing 12-8 after the first quarter, the Eagles poured it on to outscore the Cardinals 21-9 in the second quarter and take a 29-21 halftime lead. West Hancock also had a big third quarter to put the game away. G-H-V had a game-high 21 points from Hannah Lau, who was 7-of-16 shooting from the field and 6-of7 from the free throw line. Jillian Heitland led the Cardinals with 10 rebounds while Hannah Lau finished with three assists, three steals and three blocked shots. The Eagles were led by Faith Hammer’s 13 points. Amanda Chizek added 10. Brigid Smith had a team-high seven rebounds while Kelly Leerar finished nine assists and four steals. West Hancock 73, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 50

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GHV’s Makaya Shropshire (11) scores for the Cardinals during their 49-45 win over Belmond-Klemme. ground in the conference standings. to make a few clutch free throws down The Cardinals got off to a great start, the stretch and make a couple big stops holding the Broncos scoreless for defensively. We had a few girls battling most of the first quarter on the way illness so we had to have a few other to a 13 – 4 lead heading into the sec- girls step up and contribute. Makaya, ond period. The Cards maintained Carlee, and Nicole came in and gave that advantage and were in control us much needed quality minutes off at intermission with a 25 – 14 ad- the bench. I did not like the fact we vantage. GHV appeared to put the were destroyed on the boards (46-29) game away in the third quarter, push- and that we turned the ball over 28 ing their lead to 39 – 21 heading into times. Both of those areas need to be the final period. That’s when the corrected if we are going to compete Cards went stone cold from the field with the teams in the top half of the and B-K clawed back into the game. conference. Our decision-making must With just three minutes remaining get better immediately. I was proud of in the game, GHV found themselves the fact that the girls fought through in a battle to maintain the lead. Bel- the illness bug and kept battling until mond had opportunities to actually go the very end.” ahead in the late minutes of the game, The Cardinals are now 2 – 2 in TIC but some timely defensive plays com- play and 3 – 3 overall. They will face bined with success at the free throw a couple of very tough opponents this line allowed GHV to come away with week, hosting Algona Garrigan on Tuesday before traveling to Lake Mills a 49 – 45 victory. Jillian Heitland played solid at the on Friday. offensive end, leading the Cards with Selected individual statistics from 16 points while picking up three last week’s games follow. Score by quarters steals. Maddie Williams followed WH 8 21 26 18 73 with 13 points and three steals while Hannah Lau dominated the boards GHV 12 9 11 18 73 Individual stats (FGM-A, FTM-A, P, with 15 rebounds to go with 11 F): Hannah Lau: 7-16, 6-7, 21, 3; Jillian points, seven steals and four assists. Heitland: 3-10, 0-0, 9, 1; Maddie WilCompleting the scoring for GHV liams: 204, 4-6, 8, 2; Sadie Oulman: 2-4 were Makaya Shropshire with five 0-0, 4, 2; Nicole Upmeyer: 1-2, 0-0, 3, points, Saidie Oulman with three 0; Jade Hanson: 1-4, 0-0, 2, 3; Jenna Hanson: 0-0, 2-3, 2, 0; Rachel Hejlik: and a free throw by Jade Hanson. “We got off to a quick start leading 0-0, 1-2, 1, 1; Mara Anderson: 0-2, 0-0, 0, 0; Makaya Shropshire: 0-2, 0-0, 0, 1; 11-0 six minutes into the game,” noted Alison Johnson: 0-1, 0-0, 0, 0. Erpelding. “We struggled offensiveScore by quarters ly the rest of the half but were able GHV 13 12 14 10 49 4 10 7 24 45 to maintain the lead at halftime. We BK came out of halftime like we did at the Individual stats (FGM-A, FTM-A, P, start of the game and pulled out to a 41- F): Jillian Heitland: 5-11, 2-2, 16, 1; Mad21 lead. Unfortunately, the wheels fell die Williams: 5-10, 3-4, 13, 2; Hannah Lau: 4-15, 309, 11, 4; Makaya Shropoff after that and Belmond-Klemme shire: 2-4, 1-2, 5, 4; Sadie Oulman: 1-2, was able to fight all the way back to 1-2, 3, 1; Jade Hanson: 0-0, 1-2, 1, 5; tie it at 41-41. Fortunately, we were able Carlee Frayne: 0-6, 0-0, 0, 3.

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West Hancock 0-3 in TOI quad MASON CITY – West Hancock had a close one, but lost all three of its Top of Iowa Conference dual matches at Mason City Newman High School on Thursday, Dec. 8. The Eagles dropped the opener against the host school 51-26, went on to fall against Class 2A Osage 41-24 and then was edged by St. Ansgar, 39-36. Nick Lemmon at 145 pounds went undefeated as was Hunter Hagen (195). In a highly-competitive match at 220 pounds, Class 1A No. 3 Colton Francis lost by a 3-1 decision to Class 2A fourth-ranked Caleb Ring of Osage while going 2-1 for the night. Another tough match was between 2A top-ranked 170-pounder Brock Jennings of Osage, who took a 7-5 decision against Jordan Weiland, who is seventh in 1A. Weiland was also 2-1 Thursday night.

Mason City Newman 51 West Hancock 26 120 – Jacob McBride (MCN) pinned J.J. Holland 1:02; 126 – George Schmit (MCN) won by forfeit; 132 – Blake Martinez (MCN) pinned Dalton Subject 1:21; 138 – Kyle Armour (MCN) pinned Reed Brown 1:56; 145 – Nick Lemmon (WH) won by tech fall over Jase Curley 17-2, 4:47; 152 – Ben Jacobs (MCN) won by forfeit; 160 – Kamron Black (MCN) dec. Bennett Bruns, SV 8-6; 170 – Chase McCleish (MCN) pinned Cameron Clark 0:51; 182 – Jordan Weiland (WH) pinned Caden Kratz 0:44; 195 – Hunter Hagen (WH) won by forfeit; 220 – Colton Francis (WH) won by forfeit; 285 – Chandler Redenius (WH) dec. Evan Haskins 4-2; 106 – Clayton Smith (MCN) won by forfeit; 113 – Cade Hansen (MCN) pinned Nathan Cabrera 2:00. Osage 41 West Hancock 24 126 – Shelby Blake (O) won by forfeit; 132 – Lucus Weigle (O) dec. Dalton Subject 4-2; 138 – Brody Roll (O) pinned Reed Brown 2:58; 145 – Nick Lemmon (WH) dec. Mitchell Schotanus 10-3; 152 – Mason O’Malley (O) won by forfeit; 160 – Zach Wililams (O) dec. Bennett Bruns 6-4; 170 – Cameron

Clark (WH) pinned Michael Uthe 1:34; 182 – Brock Jennings (O) dec. Jordan Weiland 7-5; 195 – Hunter Hagen (WH) pinned Bailey Young 2:26; 220 – Caleb Ring (O) dec. Colton Francis 3-1; 285 – Chandler Redenius (WH) dec. Cole Mullenbach 5-4; 106 – Joe Sullivan (O) won by forfeit; 113 – Joe Jacob (O) won by tech fall over Nathan Cabrera 15-0, 5:21; 120 – J.J. Holland (WH) pinned Nolan Byrnes 1:00. St. Ansgar 39 West Hancock 36 132 – Brody Bruce (SA) pinned Dalton Subject 0:42; 138 – Devan Hackenmiller (SA) pinned Reed Brown 2:48; 145 – Nick Lemmon (WH) pinned Bryan Schmidt 3:08; 152 – Clay Pierce (SA) won by forfeit; 160 – Dayton Smith (SA) pinned Bennett Bruns 5:17; 170 – Cameron Clark (WH) pinned Hunter Evans 1:03; 182 – Jordan Weiland (WH) pinned Jacob Hemann 1:29; 195 – Hunter Hagen (WH) pinned Dylan Hanna 1:48; 220 – Colton Francis (WH) pinned Theo Baldus 1:47; 285 – Mitchell Smith (SA) pinned Austin Brouwer 3:31; 106 – No match; 113 – Sam Juenger (SA) dec. Nathan Cabrera 10-5; 120 – J.J. Holland (WH) pinned Gabe Walk 1:14; 126 – Deven Steele (SA) won by forfeit.

Cards wrestle at Nashua tournament GHV’s only wrestling action of the week was tournament action at Nashua on Saturday. The Cardinals were not involved in the team competition as Cardinal coach Cory Jenniges opted to wrestle most of the squad on the junior varsity side of the tourney. GHV did have four wrestlers competing in the varsity tournament. Conner Shaw won the 170-pound weight class after earning a forfeit, a pin and a decision. Austin Case also had a good day, picking up a technical fall and a pin at 113 pounds. Spencer Formanek finished fourth at 145 pounds and added a fall to his record. Grady Umbarger finished the day in fourth place at 220 pounds. Coach Cory Jenniges commented, “Conner Shaw had a great tournament. He beat the second-ranked 170-pounder in class 1A from Hudson. Austin Case was solid finishing third. He was surprised by a tough freshman from Nashua in his first round match. We only wrestled four guys on the varsity side of the tournament. Since are so young we put everyone else on the JV side of the tournament. We did this to build confidence and get some more mat time and they all wrestled well. Buck Weaver won his bracket. We have a few kids that just need more mat time. We lacked criteria to be able to get some of our younger kids good seeds and to throw some of those kids on the varsity side and go 0-2 and be done for the day would have done us no good. They learned a lot more by wrestling the JV side than wrestling the higher seeds right away on the varsity side. I was pleased with the way the kids wrestled.” The Cardinals will be at home this week for a triangular with For-

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Nashua-Plainfield Tournament Cardinal Individuals 113 – Austin Case (third place): round 1 bye; pinned by Jakob Whitinger (NP), 5:37; tech fall over JT Stocker (MFL), pinned Riley Delegardelle (HUD), 0:26. 145 – Spencer Formanek (fourth place): pinned by Sterling Kroeze (Cl), 2:45; second round bye; pinned Dylan Downing (NP); pinned by Sterling Kroeze (Cl), 1:32; 170 – Conner Shaw (first place): won by forfeit; pinned Colton Dettman (MFL), 1:38; dec. Taylan Entriken (HUD), 3-2; 220 – Grady Umbarger (sixth place): pinned by Trace Engel (Clar), 2:52; advanced by injury default; pinned by Cole Spain (P), pinned by Jordan Clark (WF), 2:53. Cardinal JV Individuals 120 – Zach Eichmann (third place):

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Lake Mills Elementary, 5/6 B/V ...Thurs., 4 pm MS/HS Band ..................Sat., 2 pm MS/HS Vocal ................Wed., 3 pm Tapestry Singers ..........Wed., 8 pm LuVerne Elementary ..........Fri., 4 pm Newman Catholic HS B/V ............................Fri., 7 pm NIACC ..............................Sun., 8 pm North Iowa Elementary ...................Wed., 4 pm HS Band ................Thurs., 5:30 pm HS Vocal ........................Sat., 7 pm MS B/V ............................Fri., 6 pm Northwood-Kensett HS B/V ...........................Sat., 1 pm United Methodist Church Christmas Eve Live ........Sat., 6 pm Waldorf University .......Thurs., 7 pm West Hancock Elementary .....................Sat., 3 pm HS B/V ......................... Sun., 7 pm MS B/V.........................Wed., B/V .........................Wed., 7 pm

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Bowling Results Monday Bago League November 28 1 Super Bowl 32.5 19.5 2 National Purity 32 20 3 Unicover 31.5 20.5 4 Jordahl Jems 25 27 5 Duane Malek Const. 25. 27 Team Scratch Game: 644 Unicover, 623 National Purity, 595 Super Bowl. Scratch Game: 214 Brenda Boss, 193 Sandy Newby, 184 Elaine Deibler. Team Scratch Series: 1826 National Purity, 1770 Unicover, 1647 Super Bowl. Scratch Series: 543 Sandy Newby, 495 Ronda Francis, 493 Brenda Boss. Team Handicap Game: 810 Unicover, 807 Duane Malek Const., 798 Jordahl Jems. Handicap Game: 249 Brenda Boss, 236 Bev Malek, 236 Elaine Deibler. Team Handicap Series: 2319 Duane Malek Const., 2288 National Purity, 2268 Unicover. Handicap Series: 607 Rebecca Hill, 604 Elaine Deibler, 598 Brenda Boss.

Tuesday Industrial Mixed League November 29 1 Singelstad Hdwe 108 52 2 Split Happens 101 59 3 Kohner’s Korner 99 61 4 Super Bowl 94.5 65.5 5 TSB 94.5 65.5 6 FC Motel 85.5 74.5 7 Eye of the Griffin 81 79 8 All Stars 70 90 9 Schmidt Happens 59.5 100.5 Team Scratch Game: 1054 Singelstad Hdwe, 1038 Kohner’s Korner, 996 TSB. Scratch Game: Men – 299 Curtis Singelstad, 277 Mike Johnson, 269 Nick Trunkhill; Women – 256 Becky Stumme, 246 Nikki Trunkhill, 179 Shelley Turner. Team Scratch Series: 3051 Kohner’s Korner, 3035 Singelstad Hdwe, 2815 TSB. Scratch Series: Men – 703 Curtis Singelstad, 687 Mike Johnson, 655 Pete Bauer; Women – 686 Becky Stumme, 628 Nikki Trunkhill, 490 Shelley Turner. Team Handicap Game: 1222 TSB, 1197 Singelstad Hdwe, 1186 Split Happens. Handicap Game: Men – 322 Curtis Singelstad, 313 Mike Johnson, 301 Nick Trunkhill; Women – 299 Becky Stumme, 292 Nikki Trunkhill, 240 Shelley Turner. Team Handicap Series: 3493 TSB, 3464 Singelstad Hdwe, 3429 Kohner’s Korner. Handicap Series: Men – 806 Tylor Anderson, 795 Mike Johnson, 784 Jason Ingledue; Women – 815 Becky Stumme, 766 Nikki Trunkhill, 673 Shelley Turner. Wednesday Super Bowl November 30 1 10th Frame 115 45 2 FCA-VIP 114.5 45.5 3 Chrysler of FC 109 51 4 The Bad Sandbaggers 94.5 65.5 5 WCTA 86 74 6 Singelstad Hdwe 85 75 7 Super Bowl 83.5 76.5 8 Thompson Roofing 67 93 9 We Five 30.5 129.5 Team Scratch Game: 1069 The Bad Sandbaggers, 975 Thompson Roofing, 971 Chrysler of FC. Scratch Game: Men – 269 Trevor Frascht, 267 Roger Harford, 248 Shawn Dontje; Women – 167 Cheryl Bakken, 120 Kathy Peterson, 119 Diana Plagge. Team Scratch Series: 3097 The Bad Sandbaggers, 2829 Thompson Roofing, 2705 Chrysler of FC. Scratch Series: Men – 689 Jordy Plagge, 677 Roger Harford, 669 Jacob Haugen; Women – 415 Cheryl Bakken, 326 Diana Plagge, 321 Kathy Peterson. Team Handicap Game: 1203 Chrysler of FC, 1197 The Bad Sandbaggers, 1173 10th Frame. Handicap Game: Men – 313 Trevor Frascht, 287 Tracy Purchase Sr., 276 Dave Chandler; Women – 241 Diana Plagge, 233 Cheryl Bakken, 224 Kathy Peterson. Team Handicap Series: 3481 The Bad Sandbaggers, 3401 Chrysler of FC, 3374 10th Frame. Handicap Series: Men – 781 Trevor Frascht, 759 Jacob Haugen, 717 Larry Spieker; Women – 692 Diana Plagge, 633 Kathy Peterson, 626 Heidi Obermeyer. Wednesday Powder Puff November 30 1 Jordahl Jems 31 21 2 GES Who 29 23 3 Lake Mills Pump 27 25 4 Twedt Financial 24 28 5 Forest City Auto 23 29 6 Black Hills Energy 22 30 Team Scratch Game: 458 Jordahl Jems, 454 Lake Mills Pump, 446 GES Who. Scratch Game: 189 Linda Jordahl, 186 Evelyn Knudtson, 170 Deb Banwart. Team Scratch Series: 1282 GES Who 1250 Lake Mills Pump, 1245 Jordahl Jems. Scratch Series: 492 Evelyn Knudtson, 484 Linda Jordahl, 438 Cheryl Cavett. Team Handicap Game: 623 Lake Mills Pump, 595 GES Who, 591 Twedt Financial. Handicap Game: 236 Evelyn Knudtson, 228 Deb Banwart, 225 Paula Schreiner. Team Handicap Series: 1757 Lake Mills Pump, 1729 GES Who, 1686 Twedt Financial. Handicap Series: 642 Evelyn Knudtson, 630 Cheryl Cavett, 596 Deb Banwart, 596 Sondra Nelson.

Thursday Super Bowl December 1 1 Sh-Boom’s 36 20 2 Heath’s Computer 33 23 3 Fred’s Girls 24 32 4 Strike Harder 19 37 Team Scratch Game: 633 Fred’s Girls, 559 Sh-Boom’s, 520 Heath’s Computer. Scratch Game: Men – 186 Eli Bruns, 136 Cody Michael, 102 Matt Clark; Women – 210 Jaime Fredrickson, 171 Christy Smoley, 167 Donna Erickson. Team Scratch Series: 1806 Fred’s Girls, 1623 ShBoom’s, 1452 Heath’s Computer. Scratch Series: Men – 482 Eli Bruns, 316 Cody Michael, 272 Matt Clark; Women – 556 Jaime Fredrickson, 479 Christy Smoley, 464 Donna Erickson. Team Handicap Game: 883 Fred’s Girls, 822 Sh-Boom’s, 816 Strike Harder. Handicap Game: Men -246 Eli Bruns, 230 Cody Michael, 213 Matt Clark; Women – 257 Jaime Fredrickson, 225 Christy Smoley, 222 Donna Erickson. Team Handicap Series: 2556 Fred’s Girls, 2412 Sh-Boom’s, 2348 Strike Harder. Handicap Series: Men – 662 Eli Bruns, 605 Matt Clark, 598 Cody Michael; Women – 697 Jaime Fredrickson, 641 Christy Smoley, 629 Donna Erickson. Friday Super Bowl December 2 1 Pocket Pounders 8 4 2 Go 4 Ten 8 4 3 Six to Nine 7 5 4 Eddy’s Glass 6 6 5 CJ Paint 6 6 6 Mighty Tiggers 5 7 7 Three Plagges and a C 4 8 8 Wonderboys 4 8 Team Scratch Game: 874 Three Plagges an a C, 771 Pocket Pounders, 696 Eddy’s Glass. Scratch Game: Men – 279 Jeremy Sveen, 278 Jordy Plagge, 264 Heath Weber; Women – 233 Cari Bolie, 190 Nikki Trunkhill, 189 Vineta Anderson, 189 Alma Walker. Team Scratch Series: 2460 Three Plagges and a C, 2255 Pocket Pounders, 1927 CJ Paint. Scratch Series: Men – 735 Jordy Plagge, 734 Jeremy Sveen, 687 Scott Plagge; Women – 600 Cari Bolie, 502 Alma Walker, 497 Nikki Trunkhill. Team Handicap Game: 1038 Three Plagges and a C, 986 Eddy’s Glass, 948 Pocket Pounders. Handicap Game: Men – 306 Joseph Usher, 297 Jeremy Sveen, 285 Heath Weber; Women – 301 Cari Bolie, 267 Vineta Anderson, 256 Deb Rochleau. Team Handicap Series: 2952 Three Plagges and a C, 2791 Eddy’s Glass, 2786 Pocket Pounders. Handicap Series: Men – 788 Jeremy Sveen, 747 Scott Plagge, 746 Heath Weber; Women – 804 Cari Bolie, 721 Diana Plagge, 692 Vineta Anderson.

Saturday Super Bowl December 3 1 Schulz-Francis 22 6 2 CPS 20 8 3 Tue-Rout 18 10 4 Boss-Frascht-Weber 16 12 5 Strikers 16 12 6 Team 5 13 15 7 Holy Split 13 15 8 Bradshaw-McMahon 10.5 17.5 9 Yours Mine & Ours 6.5 21.5 Team Scratch Game: 725 Boss-Frascht-Weber, 669 CPS, 640 Tue-Rout. Scratch Game: Men – 213 Jerry Francis, 207 Charles Frascht, 203 Dana DeLong; Women – 213 Ronda Francis, 201 Alma Walker, 177 Brenda Boss. Team Scratch Series: 2058 Boss-Frascht-Weber, 1927 CPS 1816 Schulz-Francis. Scratch Series: Men – 611 Charles Frascht, 595 Dana DeLong, 554 Wade Rout; Women – 514 Alma Walker, 490 Brenda Boss, 489 Ronda Francis. Team Handicap Game: 830 Boss-Frascht-Weber, 829 Tue-Rout, 814 Strikers. Handicap Game: Men – 236 Austin Theisen, 222 Kevin Sharp, 213 Jerry Francis, 213 Dan Hansmeier, 213 Andy Dewitt; Women – 249 Ronda Francis, 234 Alma Walker, 214 Rae Francis, 214 Brenda Boss. Team Handicap Series: 2373 Boss-Frascht-Weber, 2350 Strikers, 2342 Tue-Rout. Handicap Series: Men – 658 Austin Theisen, 618 Andy Dewitt, 614 Wade Rout; Women – 613 Alma Walker, 601 Brenda Boss, 597 Ronda Francis. Sunday Super Bowl December 4 1 Misfits 17 7 2 NTx2 16 8 3 Internation Tractors 12 12 4 King & Queen 11 13 5 Team 6 8 16 6 Team 5 7 17 Team Scratch Game: 427 NTx2, 382 Internation Tractors, 355 Misfits. Scratch Game: Men – 247 Nick Trunkhill, 201 Mike Johnson, 200 Leroy Kleveland; Women – 182 Deb Kleveland, 180 Nikki Trunkhill, 179 Chris Kleveland. Team Scratch Series: 1144 NTx2, 1021 Internation Tractors, 1008 Misfits. Scratch Series: Men – 644 Nick Trunkhill, 561 Mike Johnson, 541 Leroy Kleveland; Women – 524 Chris Kleveland, 500 Nikki Trunkhill, 480 Deb Kleveland. Team Handicap Game: 483 Internation Tractors, 454 NTx2, 438 Misfits. Handicap Game: Men – 249 Nick Trunkhill, 241 Leroy Kleveland, 231 Mike Johnson; Women – 242 Deb Kleveland, 232 Chris Kleveland, 222 Shannon Warren. Team Handicap Series: 1324 Internation Tractors, 1257 Misfits, 1225 NTx2. Handicap Series: Men – 664 Leroy Kleveland, 651 Mike Johnson, 650 Nick Trunkhill; Women – 683 Chris Kleveland, 660 Deb Kleveland, 601 Christina Harlan.

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Senior Spotlights Brooklyn Laird

by Candie Cueva Believe it or not, Brooklyn Laird went fishing 12 times in the summer and fall of 2016, yet she only caught one fish. Brooklyn was born on Nov. 29, 1998, and is the daughter of Bradley and Paula Laird. She is an only child and has a dog named Gizmo. Brooklyn’s favorite childhood memory is of the 4th of July when 30 of her family members camped outside her house. Brooklyn’s other favorites include Parks and Recreation, Mamma Mia, her childhood favorite SpongeBobSquarePants, the song “Buttons” by the Pussycat Dolls, Twix, vanilla-flavored ice cream and the restaurant Red Robin. Brooklyn is also a fan of Hobby Lobby, the smell of fresh linen, soccer and supporting her favorite team, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura. Her favorite quote is “My hips don’t lie” by her most admired celebrity, Shakira. Brooklyn’s nervous habit is drinking water, and her biggest fear is getting kidnapped. Her biggest pet peeve is people who think they are better than others.

Painting, playing and watching sports and hanging out with friends are Brooklyn’s hobbies. She thinks her best feature is her eyes, and the trend she’s most embarrassed to be a part of is owning a selﬁe stick. If Brook-

lyn could go back in time, she would not change anything because she loves her life. Brooklyn’s favorite high school memory has been spending time with Mrs. Angie Bierle, and her high school achievement she’s most proud of is being inducted into the National Honor Society. During high school Brooklyn has been involved in softball, track, soccer, basketball (manager), volleyball, Keeping It Real, Interact, chorus, NHS and helping kids participating in parks and recreation. The best advice Brooklyn has received in high school is not to let what others might think determine the activities in which you participate. Her advice to underclassmen is to talk to people outside your friend group because you might meet someone amazing. As a child, Brooklyn wanted to be a teacher, and now Brooklyn’s dream job is to be an executive secretary for a large company. She is most looking forward to independence after graduating high school and plans to attend Des Moines Area Community College for ofﬁce administration.

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University of Iowa to become a nurse. Carlie is now planning to attend the University of Northern Iowa to major in biology. Carlie believes her best feature is her elbows, and her hobby is swirling cones at the Viking Drive In with her Viking crew. Two fun facts about Carlie are that she hates bacon and has a fear of drowning. In high school Carlie has been involved in volleyball, basketball, soccer, track, drama, chorus, band, Student Council, FCCLA, Girls State, Interact and the variety show. Carlie’s take on senioritis is that it is the disease of no motivation, and the only cure is graduation. After graduating high school, Carlie is most looking forward to a new experience in a different environment and meeting new people.

by Anna Williams Carlie Knutson’s favorite high school memory is her senior year volleyball season with her crazy girls, and her advice to underclassmen is to learn how to be good at procrastinating. Carlie was born on July 23, 1999, to Todd and Kristi Knutson, and she has two brothers, Colton and Isaac. Carlie also has two dogs, Lucky and Lulu (her prized possession). Some of Carlie’s favorite things are Kit Kats, the movie Valentine’s Day, Grey’s Anatomy, the Boxcar Children books, Christmas and the Beyonce quote “I woke up like this - ﬂawless.” Carlie’s dream vacation is to travel around Europe, and the most spontaneous thing she has ever done is run through the sprinklers on the football ﬁeld with friends. When Carlie was younger, she wanted to attend the

Josh Chizek by Lydia Seelhammer A fun fact about Josh Chizek is that he has a green belt in taekwondo. Joshua Arthur Chizek was born May 30, 1998. His parents are Ken and Cyndi Chizek, and Josh has two siblings, Michael and Kaitlyn. Some of Josh’s favorites include the show Hawaii 5-0, the movie Transformers, Christmas, freshbaked chocolate chip cookies, cheering for the OKC Thunder and Russell Westbrook (his favorite celebrity), Reese’s peanut butter cups, the color orange, Texas Roadhouse, Nike, chemistry, chocolate marshmallow ice cream and, from his childhood, The Wiggles. Josh’s favorite childhood memory is going to Florida with his family, and when Josh was a kid he wanted to work at a lumberyard with his dad. His favorite quote is “Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” Josh enjoys football and video games, and his nervous habit is tapping his

foot. Josh thinks that he looks most like his brother, Michael, but his role model is his dad because he is a good leader and a hard worker. Senioritis to Josh means napping

during every free period that he has during the day. The best advice he has been given in high school is don’t be afraid to try new things. His advice to underclassmen is that whatever you decide to do, commit yourself 100%. While in high school, Josh has been involved in football, basketball, golf, Student Council, National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America and band. Josh’s high school achievement that he is most proud of is being student body president and FFA president. His favorite high school memory is beating Britt all four years in football, but if he could go back in time, he would prevent his shoulder injury in football last year. After high school Josh is most looking forward to moving to a new town and meeting new people. His plan after high school is to attend the University of Iowa for a major in pre-med and biomedical engineering, and his dream job is to be a team doctor for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Top of Iowa Speech Invitational Held by Anna Williams Sophomore, junior and senior members of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura’s speech team traveled to Osage to participate in the Top of Iowa Conference speech invitational on Saturday, Dec. 3. The TIC speech invitational is used to rank teams and see if the teams are on the correct path to districts. GHV’s speech team earned second place overall, and many individuals and one large group placed in the top three of specific categories. Bryant Cook placed first in Individual Improv, Juan Carranza placed first in Expository Address, Emily Howke placed second in Poetry, Candie Cueva placed third in Public Address and Original Oratory, Carlie

Knutson placed third in Literary Program, Parker Schnieders placed third in Solo Musical Theater and Readers Theater placed third as well. Those participating in Saturday’s competition were Anna Williams, Bryant Cook, Candie Cueva, Carlie Knutson, Cassie Davis, Dani Milan, Derek Brown, Emily Howke, Emma Frohling, Juan Carranza, Keegan Clark, McKinley Hawe, Parker Schnieders, Sarah Sperr, Star Pralle, Colton Schroeder, Leah Jones and Rachael Hanson. The speech coaches for students in grades 10-12 are Dan May and Stacie LaMoore. The GHV speech team will be attending districts in January, and they are ready to compete!

The south end of the cafeteria is now more open with more light.

Construction Nearly Complete

by Lydia Seelhammer Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School has been under construction since April 2016, but it won’t be for much longer. Construction began last April on a $7.2 million renovation. Plans were made for a new bus barn, new baseball field, soccer practice field, weight room, wrestling room, cafeteria renovation, band and vocal storage and a new classroom wing. Most all of the construction began in April except for the cafeteria: Students were still attending school, and construction couldn’t begin until school was released for the year. The initial end date was mid-October. The first renovation area to be finished was the weight room and wrestling room. It was discussed beforehand that the wrestling room was to be finished by the start of wrestling practice on Nov. 7. The wrestling room, weight room and cafeteria are the only three portions of the remodel/renovation that are in full use. “I like all the space we have in the weight room, and I’m excited for the new equipment to come in and fill some of the empty space,” said Hannah Lau, senior, who has been lifting in the weight room during PE since it first opened. The cafeteria renovation began in July and was substantially complete by Nov. 11, the night of Winter Formal. Renovations in the cafeteria include a new main entrance for sports, music and drama activities; a new path for students from the cafeteria down the athletic hallway; and a new trophy case. Plumbing, electrical and heating were also rerouted. The new area features a new gray color scheme, and the pre-existing walls will be painted over Christmas in that same color scheme. A new wing of classrooms was added to the existing school. The classrooms include new and larger special education rooms featuring appliances that will allow life skills to be more easily taught and practiced, a new art room with lots of windows to provide natural light and a new chemistry lab that features adjustable tables to go easily from class instruction to labs. All areas feature increased storage. The classrooms are basically finished at this point. Simple cosmetics are all

The wrestlers have moved from the balcony area in the gym to this spacious area.

This shows the more spacious weight room now in use. that are left: paint, flooring and furniture. The hope is for the classrooms to be open after Christmas break. Senior Haley Suby has been enjoying senior study hall in the cafeteria daily since it has been finished. “I think the changes are really great. It’s a lot brighter with the new lights and windows, and it helps me study better. The hallway between the cafeteria and the athletic hallway is a lot bigger so there aren’t as many traffic jams,” Haley explained. Students are very eager to be in the new classrooms. The fire marshal was in on Thursday, Dec. 1. He gave the all clear but insisted that the school wait until the concrete in the new parking lot is set before opening

the classrooms. If there were to be a ﬁre, the students would be using the exit in the new classroom wing, but the ground outside all emergency exits needs to be cement, which it is not. Concrete was poured the week of Nov. 28 on the west side of the high school. The parking lot was scheduled to be completed by Monday, Dec. 5. The bus barn is scheduled to be open and in full use after Christmas break. Open house tours of the new weight room and wrestling room were held Tuesday, Dec. 6, during half-times of and between the basketball games. A formal open house for all facilities will be Friday, Jan. 13, during the basketball games.

GHV Students Make and Write Out Cards for Soldiers

by: Candie Cueva Garner-Hayﬁeld-Ventura students made and wrote out homemade and pre-made cards for soldiers for the second year in a row. Students at GHV spent one week either making cards from scratch out of construction paper or writing out pre-made Christmas cards to send overseas to soldiers who don’t receive many gifts around Christmas time. This project was organized by Mrs. Kerry Neuberger, National Honor Society adviser, and Mrs. Heather Baumgard, high school library supervisor, and followed a service project carried out in early November. NHS and Student Council members collected donations for a week during lunch to use to purchase Christmas presents for soldiers. The fundraising had a fun twist as it became a battle of the classes so see which class could raise the most motney in their container by the end of the week. The money was then used to purchase presents for soldiers overseas, espe-

Maya Kinseth writes out a card to be sent to our service personnel. cially those without family members. Mrs. Neuberger and Mrs. Baumgard then worked to expand the project further and allow more students to

participate in doing something for our service personnel through the Christmas card project. For a week students had the opportunity to make and/or write out Christmas cards for soldiers during study halls and their free time during the day. The students signed their ﬁrst and last names and if they wanted a reply back, included the school’s address. The cards were turned in on Dec. 2 and were sent off on their long journey to the hands of many soldiers. Overall, students made and wrote out about 50 cards that contained a combination of pictures and messages to uplift those who could not be home for the holidays. Mrs. Baumgard says she believes the students who participated had “very positives messages to send and put a lot of effort into the project.” As the holidays draw near, students at GHV have been giving back to soldiers who aren’t able to be home for Christmas or who don’t have anyone to come home to around the holidays.

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The GHV vocal jazz ensemble, Impulse, performed three selections for the GHV holiday concert. Members are (above, males) Patrick Carew, Matthew Heinemann, Ryley Kozisek, Jadan Smith, Camden Lau, Spencer Duregger, and Parker Schnieders. (Above, females) Hannah Lau, Jillian Heitland, Mara Anderson, Emily Howke, Paige Rasmuson and Olivia Carew. Leader photos by Rebecca Peter

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gleadernews@qwestoffice.net GARNER – ‘Tis the most wonderful time of year, musically. The 2016 Holiday Vocal Music Concert at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School was held Thursday, Dec. 8. The concert, under the direction of Jason Heitland, showcased talented high school vocal music groups and individuals with a mix of contemporary and traditional Christmas and songs of the season. The vocal jazz group, Impulse, opened with “North Pole Rock and Roll,” “Mary, did you Know?” and “Holiday Road.” Impulse ensemble members are Hannah Lau, Jillian Heitland, Mara Anderson, Emily Howke, Paige Rasmuson, Olivia Carew, Patrick Carew, Matthew Heinemann, Ryley Kozisek, Jadan Smith, Camden Lau, Spencer Duregger, and Parker Schnieders. Selections by the 51-voice mixed

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Jason Heitland Directs the 44-voice Concert Choir. choir were “A Christmas Madrigal,” “A Rhapsody of Christmas,” “Deck the Hall,” and “Sparklejollytwinklejing-

Local students receive degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State University, Mankato presented 1,587 degrees during summer/fall commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 10, in Taylor Center on the Minnesota State Mankato campus. Autumn Glidden, of Garner, was awarded a BS degree in mar-

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keting. Aleysha Brandt, of Woden, received a MS degree in special education with a major in learning disabilities. Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 15,110 students, is part of the Minnesota State system, which comprises 31 state institutions.

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Mid-America Publishing Corporation is pleased to announce its purchase of The Aurelia Star and Marcell Publishing, LLC from Marci Brown, of Cherokee, effective December 14, 2016. The Star will be added to the Hampton-based corporations growing roster of 31 Iowa weekly newspapers and shoppers. Other nearby papers also owned by Mid-America include those in Holstein, Ida Grove, and Lake City. “We are excited to assume the ownership of The Aurelia Star,” said Mid-America Publishing’s President and CEO, Ryan Harvey. “We believe this fits naturally with our western Iowa properties and our company as a whole. Marci has done a phenomenal job at re-building the Star and we are eager to carry her momentum forward.” Marci’s decision to sell the paper was ultimately related to her decision to retire. “We want to thank Marci for allowing Mid-America to continue the legacy of the Star,” Matt Grohe Mid-America Publishing Corporation added. “We know she’s put her heart and soul into the paper and we look forward to working with the local community to provide the most robust news product possible going forward.” Harvey will assume the duties and title of publisher of the newspaper while the staff of the Courier and Advance will remain responsible for day to day operations in the interim. As part of its new ownership Mid-America will be looking to add a part-time local writer and photographer to enhance coverage of local news and events. “We believe a local newspaper needs to have local content,” Grohe said. “That’s why our mission going forward with the Aurelia Star is the same as with every paper we publish, and that is to use the paper to tell the stories of the local residents, report on local events, and provide strong coverage of local government at the city, county, and school district levels. We’ve been very happy with the product the staff in Ida Grove and Holstein has been able to produce since ownership changes there and we fully expect to replicate our success there here in Aurelia by providing unique content, compelling photos and quality journal-

ism for the folks in the region.” The publication will join Mid-America’s portfolio of weekly newspapers which aside from the Courier, Advance, and Ida County Reminder also include: The Calmar Courier; Postville Herald; The Outlook, in Monona; The Eldora Herald-Ledger and Hardin County Index, with an office in Eldora; The Leader, with offices in Garner and Britt; the Grundy Register, in Grundy Center; the Buffalo Center Tribune; the Parkersburg Eclipse-News-Review; the Wright County Monitor, in Clarion and Dows; the Eagle Grove Eagle; the Buffalo Center Tribune, The Pioneer Enterprise (Rockwell-Thornton), The Sheffield Press; The Hampton Chronicle; The Butler County Tribune-Journal (Allison); the Clarksville Star, The Ogden Reporter, and The Graphic-Advocate, with offices in Lake City and Rockwell City. The company also owns and operates newspapers in southeast Iowa, namely, The News-Review, in Sigourney, The Keota Eagle, Keota, and The Sun with offices in New Sharon and Fremont. The company additionally produces two weekly political newspapers, the Conservative Chronicle and the Liberal Opinion Week as well as several TMC shoppers, such as The Hampton Chronicle’s Bonus in Hampton, The Spectrum in Lake City-Rockwell City, The Leader’s Shopper News Review in Garner, The Reminder in Ida Grove; and the Wright County Reminder in Clarion; plus monthly shoppers such as The Dual County Leader in Eagle Grove and the Keokuk County Chief in Sigourney. Additionally, the company publishes north central Iowa’s only Latino-oriented newspaper, Viva Iowa! which serves Franklin and Wright Counties. Mid-America also operates a custom printing division, Mid-America Business and Personal Printing, that offers individualized printing and publishing solutions such as banners, posters, postcards, direct mailing, mailing list management, letter head design, newsletter management and dozens of other marketing and promotional products which it plans to make available locally in the Alta and Aurelia area. Mid-America Publishing Corporation is a closely held family run company owned primarily by the granddaughter of the founder,

Willard D. Archie, Jeanette M. Grohe, and her husband Matt Grohe, who also serves as the company’s Chairman and corporate Vice President. The Grohe family has extensive ties to area with the board secretary, Ronald Grohe, having grown up in Alta, Storm Lake and Hartley. Ron is also the brother in law of Nona Grohe and uncle to Sue Grohe Roberts and Kelli Hirschman, Aurelia residents. From the outset, several major changes will be evident with the Star. Namely, as part of the changeover the newspaper’s billing and circulation will be consolidated to the company’s home office in Hampton effective immediately. The printing of the newspaper will also move to the company’s Hampton facility and a new website and Facebook presence for the newspaper will be launched within a few weeks. The newspaper will continue with its same email address however which will remain Aurstar@gmail.com. The paper will also retain its current mailing address. To reach the office, please call the Ida Grove location at 712-364-3131 for immediate assistance during business hours. Readers will note that the newsstand price will also be increasing from .75 cents to $1 effective next week and will be available at all of the same newsstand locations by Tuesday afternoons at 3 p.m. Also, effective immediately fees for publication of full obituaries will be $25. Engagement and birthday announcements will now cost $5 as well while a wedding announcement will be $10. As far as the actual paper itself, the paper size will be a slightly wider format, expanding from a 25.5-inch web to a 28-inch web format. The format reflects the width of all other Mid-America papers which will allows advertising customers the opportunity to easily place advertising from the Star into any of the company’s other newspapers, and allows Mid-America to include other area social news and photographs of possible interest to local readers seamlessly into the format. Readers can find more information on this story and additional coverage of the newspaper’s transition in next week’s Star. Thank you for your past, present and future support of the Aurelia Star!

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GHV Intermediate December Pizza Ranch winners for demonstrating outstanding citizenship to peers and adults are: (front row) Chloe Mullenbach, Sara Homann, Kaidence Wilson, Scylar Schulze, (back row) Faith Primrose, Andrea Fox, Tyler Englin and Raygen Kinsella. These students were nominated by their teachers.

Top of Iowa Conference initiative to give The Top of Iowa Conference has an annual initiative to give back to North Iowa residents. The Top of Iowa Conference has a leadership conference every September that sends 8-10 students from each of the 18 schools to Waldorf University for a day of learning how to become better leaders in our society. This year’s goal is to have each school raise a monetary donation for the Salvation Army as well as collect food items for God’s Pantry. To help the TIC fulfill the goal of raising canned food or

other household items for those in need during this holiday season, GHV Athletics wants to help out too. For every item you bring to the basketball games on Tuesday, Dec. 20 vs. Eagle Grove, you will receive a dollar off admission. If an adult would bring five items, they would get in free! If a student brings three items, they would get in free too! Please help give back to God’s Pantry during the holiday season and support GHV’s Hunger Games!

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Donna June Hopley

KLEMME - Donna J. Hopley, 83, of Klemme died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond with her daughters Coleen and Wendy by her side. Donna June Hopley Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, December 8, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St, in Garner with Mike Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Concord “place” Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held one hour prior to photo here services at the funeral chapel. Donna June Stevens, the daughter of Hattie (Everhart) and Lloyd Stevens, was born on June 20, 1933 in Swaledale, Iowa. Donna graduated from Swaledale High School, class of 1950, where 1933-2016 she was an avid basketball player, and Services: was crowned “Miss Swaledale”1950, 2 p.m., Dec. 8 which earned her a long ride down Cataldo Funeral Chapel Federal Avenue during the North Arrangements by: Iowa Band Festival parade. Cataldo Funeral Home Donna met Bill Hopley of Thornton Garner, Iowa while in high school, and after her high school graduation in May 1950, she married Bill on June 18, 1950 at the Thornton Methodist Church. Donna and Bill farmed west of Thornton before moving to Clear Lake and eventually Garner where they would spend many years, while Bill owned and operated “Bill’s Barber Shop” and Donna worked for Marv Schoneman at the Super Value grocery store. At the age of 42, Donna took a bold step and entered the NIACC nursing program, graduating in 1974. Donna began and ended her nursing career at Concord Care Center in Garner, and for over 20 years worked with the some of the finest nurses in Garner: Vivian Bovenmeyer, Wanda Wold, Lavonne Lemke and medical director Lyle Fuller, M.D. Upon retirement, Donna and Bill began country life at their acreage east of Klemme, where they resided for over 30 years. Donna thoroughly enjoyed raising her 100 laying hens and selling her eggs, gardening and canning, and even selling night crawlers and minnows at the family owned Thompson and Hopley bait shop for many years where she became affectionately known as the “worm lady.” Donna was a good cook and hosted many family gatherings where she could spend time with her family. Donna had a tender spot for her farm animals: their milking cows, Daisy and Olympia; dogs, Toby, Rusty, Duke, Drake, Belle and Ginger; kittens, Shaggy, Tuffy; and so many more furry friends, too numerous to mention. Donna was a quiet and gentle lady that preferred the simple pleasures of life. She was an avid Hawkeye basketball fan and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Donna will be forever missed by her two daughters, Coleen Rosendahl (special friend Tim Palmer), and Wendy (Bill) Thompson, both of Klemme that still reside on the Hopley acreage east of Klemme; her four grandchildren, Michael (Celina) Thompson and daughter, Quinn Noelle of Clarion, Matthew (Sara) Thompson and children, Claire and Grant, Melissa (special friend, Jamy Zinke) and daughters, Ashlee, Alexis, and Allison of Scarville and Jamie Rosendahl and daughters, Syndi and Natasha of Des Moines. Donna was a great grandma to eight and a great-great grandma to one. She is also survived by a sister, Delores Frohling of Meservey; brother-inlaw, Fred Flores of Mason City; sister-in-law, Mary (Jim) Jackson of Rockwell; brother-in-law, Douglas (Regina) Hopley of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her husband Bill of 62 years; parents, Lloyd and Hattie Stevens; parents-in-law, Joe and Esther Hopley; sisters, Doris Flores and Dorothy Walrod; sister and brother- in-law, Bonnie and Clarence Christians; brothers-in-law Merle Frohling and Laurence Walrod; and beloved niece, Debbie Jackson who left us all to soon. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond for their loving care the last two years and to Joleen of Gateway Hospice, Clarion, for her caring guidance these last few difficult weeks. Memorials for Donna can be sent to her daughter, Wendy Thompson, 2120 170th St. Klemme, Iowa, 50449, and on-line condolences at Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner. www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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Ruth Marie Dirksen

Ruth Dirksen, 76 of Buffalo Center, died on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 2, at 10:30 a.m. at First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center, with Rev. Tim Diehl officiating. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery in Ruth Marie Dirksen Buffalo Center. Ruth Marie (Schreur) Dirksen, the daughter of George and Anna (Uken) Schreur, was born on December 26, 1939. “place” Ruth grew up on a farm by Kanawha, Iowa. She attended Kanawha High photo here School and graduated in 1957. After high school, she attended Waldorf Community College for one year and then worked as a teller at the Kanawha bank. On August 4, 1961 she was united in marriage to Larry Dirksen at the 1939-2016 Kanawha Christian Reformed Church. Services: The two of them moved to Britt and 10:30 a.m., Dec. 2 then, after a few years, moved to a location farm near Woden. There she helped Arrangements by: out on the farm and worked as a CNA Oakcrest Funeral Home at the Titonka Care Center. Ruth enjoyed gardening, working on the farm, baking, reading, being a housewife and helping others. When she and Larry moved to Buffalo Center, she enjoyed riding her bike and visiting with friends. Ruth especially enjoyed spending time with Larry, family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Larry, of Buffalo Center; children, David (Karen) Dirksen of Woden, Susan (Bruce) Vriezen of Marion, Mike (Michele) Dirksen of Pleasantville; 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Char Schreur. Preceding her in death are her parents and brother, Robert Schreur. Oakcrest Funeral Service assisted the family with arrangements. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

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Merlyn Kay Olson

Merlyn Kay Olson, 79, died at home in Santa Maria, California on September 18, 2016. He was cremated, and a memorial service was held at the Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary and Crematory in Santa Maria, Calif., on December 3. Merlyn was formerly from Merlyn Kay Olson the Klemme, Iowa area. Merlyn was born on August 1, 1937 to Melvin and Christina Olson. There were five children in the family: Merlyn (Audrey) Olson, Santa Maria, Calif.; Roger (Linda) Olson, Ventura, “place” Iowa; Harland (Jan) Olsen, Mason photo here City, Iowa; Randy (Monica) Olsen, Garner; and Corrine (Susie) Olsen, Klemme. Merlyn was 12 years old when he started working for Pete Kilgare at the Standard gas station and the Klemme Times newspaper. Pete would give Merlyn the jobs that needed to be done and go and work on other things. Pete would come and check to see how Merlyn was doing. The work would be all done, and Pete gave Merlyn the name “Flash” for getting so much done. Merlyn graduated from Klemme High School in 1955 and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a medic and dental technician. He was discharged in 1958 and came back to work at the Klemme Times. Merlyn met Audrey at a skating 1937-2016 rink. They were married in DecemServices: ber 1959. They moved to California Dec. 3 in 1960. Three daughters were born Arrangements by: to Merlyn and Audrey: Doni (Bill) Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary Schaefer, Sarasota, Florida; Denette and Crematory Santa Maria, California Olson, Sarasota, Florida; and DeAnne (Michael) Luis, Los Alamos, California. Merlyn and Audrey also had six grandchildren: Will, Sarah, and Evan Schaefer and Lane, Levi and Aubrey Luis. Merlyn worked in the printing business all of his life. His greatest treasure was his family. His legacy will continue in the hearts and minds of his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. Merlyn was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Olson; step-father, Arlin Olsen; mother, Christina Olsen; and brother, Roger Olson.

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Contact Iowa Concern for help with financial stress

By Jan Monahan and Margaret VanGinkel, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa – In December, Iowans may be counting their holiday shopping days and wondering how far their money will stretch. They may be trying to refinance a business or agricultural loan, plan for taxes or figure out how to make the tuition payment that’s due after the first of the year. “Whatever the reason, tis the season for financial stress,” says Jan Monahan, a human sciences specialist in family finance with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “You don’t have to take on that stress all by yourself. Call or chat online with Iowa Concern,” Monahan said. Iowa Concern is provided by ISU Extension and Outreach. With a tollfree phone number, live chat capabilities and a website, Iowa Concern services are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week at no charge. Iowa Concern provides access to stress counselors and an attorney for legal education, as well as information and referral services for a wide variety of topics. To reach Iowa Concern, call 1-800447-1985. Language interpretation services are available, or visit the website, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/ iowaconcern/, to live chat with a stress counselor one-on-one in a secure environment. Other options include reviewing the Iowa Concern frequently asked questions database or emailing an expert regarding legal, finance, stress, or crisis and disaster issues. “All personal information given to Iowa Concern, whether on the hotline or through e-mail or live chat, is kept

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Help seniors alleviate holiday depression As the end of the holidays approaches, many people feel relief knowing the hustle and bustle is nearly done. Yet the day after decorations are packed away and the leftovers are in the freezer, that relief can be replaced with feelings of depression, especially for seniors. Seasonal causes Seasonal depression is not unusual during the winter months. The lack of daylight, cold temperatures and slippery weather can leave people stuck inside and feeling trapped. For the elderly, this may be even more serious because of the fear of a fall or accident. Look into light therapy to boost your loved one’s melatonin levels and find ways to help him or her get out as much as possible. Memories of lost loved ones The holidays are a time to reminisce. While many memories will be pleasant, this time of year can also bring to mind the people your loved one has lost. Parents, spouses and even children may no longer be around to celebrate with your loved one, which may lead to loneliness and longing for the old days. Helping your loved one stay busy with fun holiday activities can keep him or her more focused on the present rather than the past. Feelings of helplessness People may also feel like a burden during this busy time of the year. The need for others to take care of shopping, baking or decorating can take away the joy a senior once felt for this special time. This is especially true if your loved one was once the party planner. Encourage your loved one to get involved with holiday planning. Signing Christmas cards, helping with baking, or directing the decorating can keep him or her involved and feeling more useful. Financial stress Depression may also result from the added financial strain that can occur during winter. The cost of heating and higher utility bills reduces the amount of money everyone can spend on the ones they love. This can leave your loved one feeling guilty and worried. Consider giving your loved one gift cards for groceries or paying for his or her heating bill as a Christmas present. Discourage your loved one from feeling guilty by purchasing supplies and helping him or her craft handmade gifts. Go out or invite others in Though it may be difficult to make

plans to attend events and socialize if one is feeling blue, this is the time when reaching out matters most. Even a small get together can contribute to a happier outlook on the New Year ahead. If one’s health prevents traveling, invite friends over for a simple gathering. It can make all the difference as can connecting with grandkids while they have vacations from school, even if it’s by phone, email or Skype. Here are some other ways seniors can help alleviate the post-holiday blues: • Plan a getaway in February or March, especially some place warm. It doesn’t have to be a big, expensive trip to keep one’s spirits up and looking forward. • Make a plan to learn something new. It can be anything from yoga exercises a person can do in a chair to learning about the computer. • Work with family members to create visible memories of the holiday season. Collecting favorite photos and cards, and telling stories about the photos is not only entertaining, but preserves the history of a family. • Consider taking decorations down slowly rather than all at once. Leave a wreath on the door, or garland along a bannister. • The American Geriatric Society Foundation for Health in Aging recommends volunteering as a way to ease the post-holiday blues. One need not make a long-term, formal commitment to have a positive experience and impact. Seniors can also benefit from taking time to talk about their feelings after the holidays, whether with others at a senior center or church, or with a geriatric counselor. Oftentimes just talking about sadness helps one understand it better and feel more in control. The holidays can be exhausting at any age, but for seniors, traveling, shopping, cooking and decorating can take a much bigger toll than it once did. It is important to note that exhaustion sometimes feels like depression, so seniors should schedule more opportunities to nap or simply get a little extra rest. For more information on depression and other aging related issues contact Elderbridge Agency on Aging at www.elderbridge.org, or by calling 800-243-0678. You may also contact LifeLong Links at www.lifelonglinks. org, or by calling 866-468-7887.

U.S. ethanol exports increase as more countries take steps to fight air pollution

JOHNSTON, Iowa - U.S. ethanol exports continue to make gains this year as worldwide demand for the fuel expands and diversifies. In the 2015/2016 marketing year, U.S. ethanol exports reached 868 million gallons, the second largest on record, making the U.S. on track to be the world’s leading ethanol exporter for a third year in a row. This comes as more countries mandate the blending of ethanol with gasoline for its high octane and low-carbon advantages in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving air quality.   “The best way to enhance farmer profitability is to create new demand for corn through value-added products such as ethanol,” said Iowa Corn Exports and the Grain Trade Committee Chair Wayne Humphreys, a farmer from Columbus Junction. “With one out of every 16 gallons produced in the U.S. exported, ethanol exports have become extremely important to Iowa farmers’ profitability.”   The U.S. Grains Council (USGC), the driving force behind this success, works with the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) and others to develop markets and enable trade for this renewable, clean-burning fuel.   The market for U.S. ethanol products has become more diversified over the past two years, per a report issued in August by FAS. Lower ethanol prices and expanded market demand sustained higher export volumes despite this year’s lower oil prices and a stronger dollar.   The Philippines, India, Peru and South Korea join Canada, Brazil and China as top U.S. ethanol importers in the 2015/2016 marketing year. In 2015/2016, Canada remained the top importer of U.S. ethanol at 234 million gallons, driven by a national

blend mandate and convenient access to U.S. production.   Large volumes of U.S. ethanol were exported to China for the first time in 2015. After importing just 14 million gallons in 2014/2015, China brought in 190 million gallons in 2015/2016 because imported ethanol was cheaper than domestic supplies.   Brazil, previously one of the U.S.’s chief ethanol export competitors has been steadily reducing their ethanol exports. High sugar cane prices, the feedstock used to make Brazilian ethanol, and the country’s fuel blend mandate has created a significant decline in the county’s ethanol exports. Brazil imported 122 million gallons of U.S. ethanol in 2015/2016, making it the third largest market.   India remains a rising and major importer of U.S. ethanol, consuming more than 66 million gallons in 2015/2016. The 5 percent blend mandate in India has not been met due to insufficient domestic fuel ethanol supplies. The country has a goal of 20 percent blending by 2017, making increased ethanol imports a necessity if they are to reach the blending target.   Domestic ethanol production in the Philippines (using sugar cane and molasses as feedstocks) has been unable to meet their country’s 10 percent blend mandate, resulting in the need for imports. In the 2015/2016 marketing year, the Philippines imported more than 63 million gallons.   Clean air demands drive U.S. ethanol exports.  As the world strives to meet goals set by global climate initiatives, U.S. ethanol provides an affordable solution. Government mandates, which dictate a certain amount of ethanol to be blended with gasoline, make a big impact on global ethanol demand. In many countries, blend mandates function as targets rather than as requirements. USDA estimates 84 percent of U.S. ethanol exports in 2014

went to countries with mandates in place, a trend that continues in 2016.   Regions such as Asia are not only increasing their overall fuel usage, but have the potential to increase their current ethanol blend rates. USGC marketing programs focus on helping international buyers understand the properties of ethanol as an octane enhancer as well as an energy source and to reduce GHG emissions and improve air quality.   A newly released USGC study found that a significant portion of U.S. produced corn ethanol will likely meet Japan’s 50 percent GHG reduction threshold over gasoline, supporting the case for that fuel’s competitiveness and its sustainability compared to other fuel sources. This is important as Japan now has a requirement that all biofuels must reduce greenhouse gas by 50 percent, and Japanese regulators will decide whether to include U.S. ethanol in Japan’s biofuel policy in the spring of 2017 for implementation in 2018.   In Mexico, another key market, authorities are considering adding ethanol to their country’s energy supply. In October, Mexican officials heard from U.S. researchers about air quality, lung health and other quality of life benefits of ethanol as well as Colombian and Paraguayan regulators who discussed their successful implementation of biofuels programs. The workshop was part of a larger effort to share information with Mexican regulators as they consider switching from ethanol produced locally from sorghum to ethanol imported from the United States.   “USGC is at work in multiple countries, with the focus on Asia as the fastest growing market for fuel consumption in the world,” said Humphreys. “Evolving these markets takes time, but we have already seen success in the two years since USGC began its effort to tap into global ethanol exports.”

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A noon meal can be delivered to your home for the cost of $5 a meal. Call 923-2677 to get signed up for Concord’s Home Delivered Meals. Menu is subject to change. Monday, December 19 BBQ Chicken, Potato Wedges, Asparagus, Custard Tuesday, December 20 Ranch Pork Chop, Baked Sweet Potato, Lima Beans, Poke Cake Wednesday, December 21 Bruschetta Chicken Bake, Parsley Buttered Noodles, Wax Beans, Turtle Brownie Thursday, December 22 Hot Beef Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes, Country Trio Veggies, Fruited Gelatin Friday, December 23 Fish Filet, Mini Baker Potatoes, Broccoli, Cake Roll

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Lunch: Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Cook’s Choice Fruit & Veggies Cold Entrée (HS): Santa Fe Chicken Wrap 6:15 p.m. BB (BJJV) vs. Bishop Garrigan @ Bishop Garrigan HS

Tuesday, December 20

Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, Cook’s Choice Fruit & Veggies Cold Entrée (HS): Cobb Salad 4:45 p.m. BB (BJV) vs. Eagle Grove @ GHV HS 6:15 p.m. BB (GV) vs. Eagle Grove @ GHV HS 7:30 p.m. BB (BV) vs. Eagle Grove @ GHV HS

Wednesday, December 21

Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Cook’s Choice Fruit & Veggies, Dinner Roll, Christmas Cookie. Cold Entrée (HS): Honey Mustard Deli Wrap 1 Hr Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 22

Lunch: Hamburger/Bun, Cook’s Choice Fruit & Veggies Cold Entrée (HS): Chicken Caesar Salad 2 Hr. Early Dismissal GHV School District 4 p.m. BB (GJV) vs. Humboldt @ Humboldt HS 5 p.m. BB (BJV) vs. Humboldt @ Humboldt HS 6:15 p.m. BB (GV) vs. Humboldt @ Humboldt HS 7:45 p.m. BB (BV) vs. Humboldt @ Humboldt HS

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Beautiful Country Setting to Build a Home w/ Grove & 2 Existing Outbuildings just off of Hard Surface Road! 2.59 Acres m/l on less than 1/4 Mile of Gravel w/ Southern Exposure & Great Grove on North & West. Just off of Vail Ave. SE of Klemme! Rare Find to build your Dream Home!

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Street in Garner! 1,488 sq. ft. w/Master BR & Bath, Walk-in Closet, Large LR, Dine-in Kitchen & Part. Fin. Basement. Main. Free Vinyl Siding & Brick Exterior. 2-Att. Garage w/Shop, Deck, Storage Shed & Mature Landscaped Backyard. $169,900.

CALENDAR & MENU White and Chocolate Milk available each day.

Milk, juice, toast, and cereal offered daily for breakfast. Lunches are served with choice of vegetable and fruit.

Monday, December 19

Tuesday, December 20

Lunch: McRib/Bun, Tri Tater, Golden Corn, Mandarin Oranges 4 p.m. BB (GJV) vs. Newman Catholic @ Newman Catholic HS 5 p.m. BB (BJV) vs. Newman Catholic @ Newman Catholic HS 6 p.m. WR (JV)Triangular, Eagle Grove vs. Lake Mills @ Lake Mills HS 6 p.m. WR (V) Triangular, Eagle Grove vs. Lake Mills @ Lake Mills HS 6:15 p.m. BB (GV) vs. Newman Catholic @ Newman Catholic HS 7:30 p.m. BB (BV) vs. Newman Catholic @ Newman Catholic HS

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36 Venetian Dr, Clear Lake Immaculate ranch home with 5 BR, 3 baths & over 3,000 square feet will give you plenty of room while still maintaining its cozy feel. $399,900.

4 BR, 2 BathPSplit-Level ENDING Home in Great Neighborhood Garner! Great Home for growing family close to School & Aquatic Cente. Spacious Rooms, Dine-in Kitchen, Fresh Paint throughout on Walls & Ceiling & Bath on each Level. Newer Roof on House, Oversized 2-Att. Garage w/Att. Shop, Fenced Backyard w/Mature Trees & Landscape & Storage Shed. $139,900.

Beautiful & Historic 2-Story Home on Corner Lot Close to Downtown & Rec. Center of Garner! 1,410 sq. ft. w/3 BR, 2 Bath, Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Main-Level Laundry, Formal Dining, Good Sized LR & High Ceilings. Completely Remodeled Upstairs Bath, Full Basement & 2-Det. Garage in Great Location of Garner! A MUST SEE!! $88,600.

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Wednesday, December 21

Lunch: Chicken Gravy over Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Diced Pears, Dinner Roll

Thursday, December 22

Lunch: Homemade Pizza, Baked Chips, Crisp Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Holiday Cookie 7 p.m. HS Winter Concert @ WH HS Gym

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Excellent 2 BR, 2 Bath Split-Level Home on Corner Lot w/Huge 3-Det. Garage in Garner! Updated Kitchen, Large LR w/Wood Fireplace, Appliances Included. LL FR w/Wet Bar, Bath on each Level, New Roof, Newer Furnace & A/C and Huge 3-Det. Garage! Call to see this Great Home! $132,500.

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Completely Remodeled 2-Story in Great Location of Garner! Beautiful 4 BR, 2 Bath w/New Kitchen, Flooring, Sheetrock, Paint Throughout, Windows, Furnace, A/C, Wiring, Water Heater & Water Softener. Brand New 2-Att. Garage, New Roof & More! Great Open Layout and Amazing Buy for the $$$ at $126,500.

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Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Garden Rice, Seasoned Peas, Diced Peaches 4:15 p.m. BB (B) 7th vs. Bishop Garrigan @ Bishop Garrigan HS 4:15 p.m. BB (B) 8th vs. Bishop Garrigan @ Bishop Garrigan HS 6 p.m. School Board Meeting @ Kanawha 6:30 p.m. K-4 Winter Program @ HS Gym

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GHV FFA officers (seated): Andrew Baumgard (Treasurer), Grady Umbarger (Sentinel), Ana Nannenga (Secretary), Haley Suby (Reporter), Josh Chizek (President), Conner Shaw (Historian). Iowa Corn Growers District 2 Committee members are (standing): Monica Lursen, Butler County; Alex Edgington, Mitchell County; Tom Renner, District 2 Iowa Corn Promotion Board Director; Ben Pederson, Winnebago County; Nick Davis, Humboldt County; Jason Kohlhaas, Kossuth County; and Michelle Rayhons, Hancock County.

Corn Growers Support GHV Greenhouse The Iowa Corn Growers District 2 donated $2,500 to assist the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura FFA towards equipment needed to operate the new

greenhouse. The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura FFA is building 30’ x 48’ greenhouse, which is located east of the high school shop.

The greenhouse will enhance GHV student’s agronomy and horticulture education. The greenhouse will be operational

in December 2016. GHV FFA thanks the Iowa Corn Growers District 2 for their support.

Selected for All Iowa Band

“Ugly Sweater” Art

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Everyone has one lurking in the closet – that “ugly” holiday sweater that comes out this time of year. Well, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura sixth graders in Stacie Heitland’s class turned making an “ugly” holiday sweater into an art project. Students designed their sweaters and embellished them with markers, glue and glitter! Students pictured: (left-right) Lilly Mary, Dalton Mills and Sarah Sokol.

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Four GHV 8th grade band students earned a place in the 8th grade All Iowa Band scheduled to perform in Des Moines, May 11, 2017. Only 122 band students selected throughout the state earn the honor to play in this group. Ethan Hansen, tuba; Mitch Steffensmeier, trombone; Eric Heitland, horn and Brandon Englin, percussion were selected through an audition process in front of two judges. Students were expected to perform scales, an etude and excerpts from music. Selected All Iowa 8th grade honor band members received a folder of music, including one original piece composed by the honor band conductor to be premiered at the honor band in May.

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Baptist

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (GARBC)

480 Main Ave. N, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3110 Pastor Greg Baum Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday, December 21 6 p.m. Awana Club

HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Zach Fischer Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Catholic

ARCHANGELS CATHOLIC CLUSTER ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 660 Bush, Garner Phone 923-2329

ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Duncan

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH 139 3rd St. SE, Britt

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

906 West O St. Forest City Fr. James Dubert, Pastor – 923-2329 Fr. Paul E. Lippstock, Sacramental Priest Thursday, December 15 7:30 a.m. Mass at Forest City 8 a.m. Mass at Garner 8:40 a.m. Reconciliation at Garner 1 p.m. Bible Study at Garner Friday, December 16 7:30 a.m. Mass at Britt 9 a.m. Mass at Concord Care in Garner Saturday, December 17 2 p.m. Reconciliation at Forest City

3 p.m. Reconciliation at Duncan 4 p.m. Mass at Duncan 8:30 p.m. Reconciliation at Garner Sunday, December 18 7:15 a.m. Reconciliation at Britt 8 a.m. Mass at Britt 10 a.m. Mass at Garner 10:30 a.m. Mass at Forest City Monday, December 19 7:30 a.m. Mass at Forest City 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation at Duncan 5:30 p.m. Mass at Duncan No Bible Study at Duncan Tuesday, December 20 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation at Forest City 5:30 p.m. Mass at Forest City No Bible Study at Forest City Wednesday, December 21 5 p.m. Reconciliation at Britt 5:30 p.m. Mass at Britt Faith Formation Classes – See www. archangelscc.org for site times.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

403 East St. S. Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4279 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. Mass Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass Church of Christ

IMMANUEL REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

North Fourth & Elder, Klemme Phone 587-2462 Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Wednesday, December 21 5 p.m. Noah’s Ark Church School 6 p.m. Confirmation *Dorcas 1st Wednesday each month. *Women’s Fellowship 2nd Wednesday.

Church of the Nazarene

Lutheran

BRITT ZION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

195 2nd St., Britt, 50423 Phone 843-4667 Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 2 p.m. Concord Care Center Service Wednesday, December 21 7 p.m. Evening Prayer Service Evangelical Free

BRITT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

810 Second Ave SW, Britt, 50423 Stan Johnson, Senior Pastor Phone 843-3861 Sundays 9 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

GARNER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

580 Hwy 18 E. Garner, 50438 Phone 923-6092 www.garnerefree.org Haddon Anderson, Pastor Sunday, December 18 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, December 20 7 a.m. Classical Conversations

WESLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

502 Read St. W. Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4460 Jason Boomgarden, Pastor Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Evening Service (1st & 3rd Sunday)

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

1985 290th St. Miller, Garner, 50438 Handicap Accessible Phone 927-4413 Rose Visser, Lay Minister Thursday, December 15 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Office Hours (FLC) Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship/Communion 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Tuesday, December 20 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Office Hours (OSL) Wednesday, December 21 No Confirmation

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

Redeemer Preschool & Day Care 301 S. Main Ventura The Rev. Jesse A. Burns Pastor’s Study: 641-829-3650 Office: 641-829-3615 Office email: rlc1946@cletel.net Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Divine Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study Continued on page 3b

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

70 5th Ave, NW, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3172 Thursday, December 15 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pastor’s Conference Meeting in Britt 1:30 p.m. Christmas Music at Westview Friday, December 16 Poinsettias to the church by noon Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 7 p.m. AA Meeting Monday, December 19 Pastor’s Sabbath Tuesday, December 20 12-1 p.m. Community Prayer Wednesday, December 21 10:30 a.m. Text Study 6 p.m. Confirmation 6 p.m. LYO

KANAWHA LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

Saturday, December 17 9 a.m. Bible Study Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, December 21 5:30 p.m. Confirmation

5th Annual Hancock County

Holiday Photo Contest Prizes

1st Place $50*

2nd Place $30* 3rd Place $20* *Britt or Garner Chamber Bucks

Photos must be original art and submitted by the artist. Limit 3 entries per artist. Subject can be of any relevant topic with a holiday or winter theme, but must be taken in the current year. We reserve the right to reproduce images of the submissions in our publications and on-line. Professional photographers and employees of Mid America Publishing are not eligible to enter. DEADLINE is Noon, Friday, Dec. 23. Photos may be submitted by email to: glads@qwestoffice.net or dropped off at either of our offices: Garner: 365 State Street, M-F, 9-5 Britt: 49 Center Street West, Wed-Th, 9-2 Please attach the following information to each photo, or provide the information for each photo as submitted through email: WINNERS will be published in the Dec. 28 issue of the Leader. Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Phone No.:___________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________ Name of photo: _______________________________________________ Info about photo: describe photo, including where and when it was taken.

Public invited to ‘Repeat the Sounding Joy’

Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church choir of Garner will be presenting its Christmas cantata and candlelight service on Sunday, December 18, at 7 p.m. The theme will be “Repeat the Sounding Joy.” The choir is directed by Brenda Anderson. There will be a fellowship hour following the service. The public is invited to attend.

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ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

2405 260th St. Garner Phone 829-4493 Sunday, December 18 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

PO Box 212, 517 SE Elm St. Corwith, 50430 Barbara Chapman, Pastor Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship

ST. OLAF LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

Pastor James Harbaugh Sunday, December 18 8:30 a.m. Worship

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

and Little Lambs Preschool 810 State Street, Garner Phone 923-2261 The Rev. Scott A. Kozisek 641-923-2261 Office: stpauloffice@comm1net.net Preschool: stpaulpreschool@comm1net.net Treasurer: stpaultreasurer@comm1net.net Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. Thursday, December 15 1:30 p.m. Summit House Service 1:45 p.m. Concord Bingo (Hope) 4:30 p.m. LWML Board 7 p.m. Al-Anon

Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Study Monday, December 19 5 p.m. Sunday School Meeting Deadline for January 2017 Newsletter Tuesday, December 20 7 p.m. AA Wednesday, December 21 4 p.m. Program Dress Rehearsal 5:15 p.m. Pizza Party 5:45 p.m. Christian Ed Classes 5:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6 p.m. St. Paul Bell Choir 7 p.m. Advent IV Worship 7:40 p.m. St. Paul Senior Choir Methodist

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

707 4th St. SW, Britt Phone 843-3523 Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship Wednesday, December 21 6 p.m. Youth Group

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

214 Clinton St. Box 217 Corwith, 50430 The Rev. Beatrice Kinzler Sunday, December 18 10 a.m. Worship Service Food Pantry by Appt.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

885 Maben, Garner Phone 923-2191 Pastor Paul Evans Thursday, December 15 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Prairie View 4-6 p.m. God’s Pantry 4-7 p.m. Comfort Quilters Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Celebration (Hospitality and Fellowship to Follow Worship) 4 p.m. Concord Care Center Service Monday, December 19 9-11 a.m. God’s Pantry 1 p.m. Quilters 1:30 p.m. Summit House Bible Study Tuesday, December 20 1-4 p.m. Comfort Quilters Wednesday, December 21 1 p.m. Quilters No Confirmation No Choir Practice

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

201 Willow St. Goodell Phone 641-495-6102 Pastors Don and Cindy Morrison Sunday, December 18 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Kanawha The Rev. Mark Heath Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Worship Tuesday, December 20 6:30 p.m. Bible Study

UNITED METHODIST

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Klemme Phone 641-587-2540 Pastors Don and Cindy Morrison Sunday, December 18 9:45 a.m. Worship – Praise Choir Sings Wednesday, December 21 6 p.m. Christmas Program

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

306 3rd St. LuVerne, 50560 Phone 515-882-3509 Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesdays 7 a.m. Prayer Breakfast Non-denominational

OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CHURCH

Meets at Garner Ed. Center 325 W. 8th Street Church Office: 425 State Street, Garner Phone 641-425-4095 Email: oacmcatlive.com Thursday, December 15 7-9 p.m. Pastor’s Office Hours Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Jr./Sr. High Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Praise and Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee Tuesday, December 20 7-9 p.m. Pastor’s Office Hours Wednesday, December 21 4 p.m. 1st Year Confirmation Class 5 p.m. 2nd Year Confirmation Class 7 p.m. Jr./Sr. High Youth Group

Presbyterian

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

475 Maben Ave. Garner Phone 923-2274 Thursday, December 15 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office Friday, December 16 Cupcakes to Concord Care Center Sunday, December 18 9:15 a.m. Choir 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship Monday, December 19 January Newsletter Items to Kris Tuesday, December 20 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office Wednesday, December 21 12 - 8 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office 3:30 p.m. Cross Kids 6 p.m. Session Meeting Reformed

BRITT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

569 Main Ave. N, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3308 Pastor Joel De Boer Sundays 10 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Sunday School

KANAWHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 5 p.m. Second Service Wednesday, December 21 9:15 a.m. Coffee Break Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Games & Good News

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PEACE REFORMED CHURCH

3 mi. S. Hwy 69, Garner, 50438 Phone 923-3060 Mark Larson, Pastor Thursday, December 15 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship

WRIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 5 p.m. Evening Worship Service

ZION EVANGELICAL & REFORMED CHURCH

760 W. 8th, Garner Phone 923-3152 Sunday, December 18 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 7 p.m. Christmas Cantata Tuesday, December 20 9 a.m. Prayer Group Wednesday, December 21 2:30 p.m. 7th/8th Confirmation 5:30 p.m. New Life Meal 6 p.m. New Life Program 7 p.m. 9th Confirmation 7:15 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group

*Send upates for church calendars by Fridays at noon. Email sharonbates. map@gmail.com or bring a copy to the Garner or Britt office. Schedules are printed one week in advance.

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December 2. H&R Accounts vs. Chad Shahan, Kanawha. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $1,376.87 with 2.62% interest from November 30. Midland Funding LLC vs. Roy Smith, Kanawha. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 2 in the amount of $738.45 with 2.62% interest from December 2. GARNER POLICE DEPARTMENT Traffic Stops/Accidents – 7, Motorist Assists – 1, Citizen Contact –11, Business Contact – 3, Business Contact (Funeral) - 2, Government Contact – 3, Government Contact (ambulance) – 4, Investigation – 6, Disturbance – 3, Other – 1. November 15 5:01 p.m., State St./Garner, disturbance. November 16 2:01 p.m., 200 Blk W 6th St., welfare check. November 17 10:11 a.m., Country Club Dr./Garner, burglary/breaking & entering, under investigation. 5:28 p.m., 300 Blk E 12th St., welfare check.

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November 29 to Kyle and Samantha Janssen, Alexander. Emma Rayne Linn, born on November 30 to Cassandra Linn, Forest City. Phoenix Dream Kluever, born on November 30 to Laura Domeyer, Corwith. Lincoln Gunnard Larson, born on November 30 to Patrick and Andrea Larson, Lytton. William Frederick Johnson, born on November 30 to Jacob and Lauren Johnson. Nova Anne Thompson, born on December 1 to Cheyanne Guthrie, Moorland. Tristan Jean Lambert, born on December 2 to Jessica McVay, Clarion. DEATHS Kelli Feske, 51, Eagle Grove, died on November 22. Beverly Wason, 86, Clarion, died on

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Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Jonathan Flores, Milwaukee, WI; Mark Miller, Ham Lake MN; Olga Alvarado Mordal, Kansas City, MO; Rodney Rauch, Clarion; Donnell Humphrey, Alexander; Karen Lund, Goldfield; Domingo Nunez, Eagle Grove; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Jodi Goodale, Waterloo; Ashton Miller, Carmel, IN; Gaige Adkins, Winfield, KS; Speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over): Sarah Ennis, Des Moines; Speeding over 55 zone (21 or over): Charles Johnson, Minneapolis, MN; Speeding: Vriel Acevedo, Rowan; Estefany Montanez-Fuentes, Belmond; Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: Oscar Castellanos, Port Charlotte, FL; Nancy Vasquez, Fort Dodge; Ricky Clay, Goldfield; No Valid Drivers License: Olga Alvarado Moradel, Kansas City, MO; Socorro Gutierrez, Eagle Grove; Vriel Acevedo, Rowan; Marcelino Ortiz, Clarion; Ernesto Mejie, Clarion; Driving While License Under Suspension: Guillermo Orona-Rivas; Humboldt; Natasha Paredes, Eagle Grove; Michael Hamner, Clarion; Marcelino Gasca, Clarion; Arnold George-Escobar, Fort Dodge; Operation Without Registration: Bria Fouts, Dows; Alexis Gomez, Rowan; Ramae Schuver, Goodell; JoAnne Duncalf, Clarion; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Erik Martinez Yepez, Dows; Jimmy Alfaro Urizar, Hampton; Alexis Gomez, Rowan; Dee Diaz, Rowan; Vriel Acevedo, Rowan; Failure to Maintain Registration: Rion Fuller, Eagle Grove; Violation of Instruction Permit Limitation: Chang Yin, Ames; Unlawful Use of License of Non-Operators ID: Austin Cope, Clarion; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign: Caitlin Jeske, Fort Dodge; Improper Rear Lamps: Austin Cope, Clarion; Careless Driving: Craig Traeger, Goldfield; Dark Window/Windshield: Tyler Moothart, Miles; Permitting Unauthorized Person To Drive: Megan Keul, Belmond SMALL CLAIMS Capital One Bank vs. Donnie Hauser, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $1,277.93 with 2.62% interest from October 12. T&D Service vs. Cory Schultz, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $763.20

with 2.62% interest from October 14. Midland Funding LLC vs. Mercedes Thul, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $1,456.29 with 2.62% interest from October 14. Midland Funding LLC vs. Diana Diaz-Rodriguez, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $783.06 with 2.62% interest from October 20. Midland Funding LLC vs. Rachel Frakes, Eagel Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $2,013.96 with 2.62% interest from November 2. PROPERTY TRANSFER Warranty Deed: Seeds Sygenta to Steven and Rodney Been and Charles Sheakley; 30-93-23 Tracts 1479911657029 1479911657029-2; 162431. Quit Claim Deed: Cynthia and James Schaffer to Joshua and Katie Schaffer; Clar King’s Addn Blk 2 Lot 2 and N 1/2 Vacated Alley; 16-2434. Warranty Deed: Gregory and Connie Knutsen to Jerome and Susan Maier; EG Middleton’s Addn Blk 5 Lot 1 E of Ditch 15; EG Middleton’s Addn Blk 5 Lot 2 E of Ditch 15; EG Middleton’s Addn Blk 5 Lot 3 E of Ditch 15; 162441. Warranty Deed: Great Western Bank to Brian Erickson; 3-90-26 NW Tract in NE 1/4; 16-2444. Warranty Deed: Paul and Barbara Bubeck to Joshua Bubeck; 28-91-26 SE NE 1/4 Lot 6 of Auditor Plat Bubeck 000005544001301122; 16-2445. Warranty Deed: Paul and Barbara Bubeck to Ethen; EG Orig Addn Blk 7 Lot 6 Except N 60’; EG Orig Addn Blk 7 Lot 7; 16-2446. Warranty Deed: Robert and Patricia Armstrong to Mazariegos Lopez; Clar Sturgeon’s Addn Blk 6 Lot 3 Mazariegos 000008138001300694; 16-2450. Quit Claim Deed: Paul and Ruby Osier to WCHS Rowan Chapter; Rown Orig Addn Lot A; 16-2452. Warranty Deed: Robert and Judith Ritter to Wright County Conservation Board and Wright County Iowa; 21-9023 SW Parcel G in N 1/2; 16-2455. Quit Claim Deed: Jason and Jaclyn Wessels to Allen Home Center LLC; Belm Orig Addn Blk 24 Lot 3 E 43’ of W 48’ Except S 16.5’; Belm Orig Addn Blk 24 Lot 6 Except S 16.5’; 16-2456. Quit Claim Deed: Harold and Patricia Trask to Patricia and Harold; 31-93-26 NW Parcel B: 16-2458. Quit Claim Deed: Harold and Patricia Trask to Trask Family Farms LLC; 3193-26 NW Tracts; 18-93-26 SW W 1/2; 14-91-25 NW; 16-2459.

WRIGHT COUNTY COURTHOUSE Sheriff Sale NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HANCOCK COUNTY STATE OF IOWA HANCOCK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS JOSHUA A. COX; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOSHUA A. COX; PARTIES IN POSSESSION Iowa Disrict Court Hancock County Case# EQCV019461 Civil# 16-000625 Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate described below to satisfy judgment. The Property to be sold is LOT FOURTEEN (14), BLOCK SEVEN (7), ANDERSON’S ADDITION, BRITT, HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA, EXCEPT THE NORTH TWELVE (12) FEET OF THE EAST HALF (E 1/2) OF SAID LOT 14 Property Address: 62 1ST AVENUE SOUTHEAST, BRITT, IOWA 50423 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 02/08/2017 Sale Time 10:00 Place of Sale HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 855 STATE ST, GARNER, IA 50438 This sale not subject to Redemption. Judgment Amount $56,904.23 Costs $2,676.65 Accuring Costs PLUS Interest $3,860.13 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney: EMILY BARTEKOSKE 1401 50TH ST, SUITE 100 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515) 223-7325 Date: 12/06/2016 Scott E. Dodd Hancock County Sheriff Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, 20016

Sheriff Sale NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HANCOCK COUNTY STATE OF IOWA HANCOCK COUNTY AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP VS ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CREDITORS OF STEPHEN W. KRALING, DECEASED, AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND ALL OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND ALL BENEFICIERIES OF EACH AND ALL OF THE NAMED DEFENDANTS; ERIC STEPHEN KRALING; SPOUSE OF ERIC STEPHEN KRALING; JOSHUA STEPHEN KRALING; SPOUSE OF JOSHUA STEPHEN KRALING; AND STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE Iowa Disrict Court Hancock County Case# EQCV019501 Civil# 16-000626 Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate described below to satisfy judgment. The Property to be sold is THE SOUTH 910 FEET OF THE EAST 650 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR (24), TOWNSHIP NINETY-FOUR (94) NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-FOUR (24) WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA Property Address: 1215 HIGHWAY 69, GOODELL, IA 50439 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 02/08/2017 Sale Time 10:30 Place of Sale HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 855 STATE ST, GARNER, IA 50438 This sale not subject to Redemption. Judgment Amount $78,393.88 Costs $9,372.64 Accuring Costs PLUS Interest $691.78 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney: MARK D. WALZ 4201 WESTOWN PARKWAY, SUITE 300 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515) 246-7917 Date: 12/07/2016 Scott E. Dodd Hancock County Sheriff Published in The Leader Wednesday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, 2016

Proceedings

CITY OF GARNER COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS UNAPPROVED MINUTES NOVEMBER 29, 2016 The City of Garner Council met in special session on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Mick called the meeting to order at 5:44 pm. ROLL CALL-Present: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith and Lynn Smith, Absent: none. Also in attendance was Drew Sweers. Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Marline Lewerke to accept the agenda as printed, carried unanimously. CA Lansing reviewed the 2016 Goals and Accomplishments. Staff and Council questionnaire responses were discussed to come up with the following priorities. 2017 Top Priorities: 1. Cottonwood Storm Sewer Project 2. East 2nd Street Storm Sewer and Sidewalk/Trail Project 3. Southside Storm Water Survey 4. Hotel/Motel tax implementation 5. Housing Subdivision 2017 Initiatives/Projects: 1. Agreement with GHV regarding the BB field 2. Continue with Sidewalk Program 3. Televising Sanitary Sewer mains 4. Overlay projects 5. Promote Community Daycare 2-5 year Priorities: 1. Sports Complex 2. Community Center 3. Park at Country Club Estates 4. Sidewalk out to Country Club 5. Continue televising sanitary sewer mains 6. RV Campground 7. Dog Park Meeting adjourned at 8:28 pm. Kenton L Mick, Mayor Daisy Huffman, City Clerk Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016

Sheriff Sale NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HANCOCK COUNTY STATE OF IOWA HANCOCK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. VS PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF MARLIN E. PETERSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, CREDITORS OR OTHER CLAIMANTS WITH AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY OFMERLIN E. PETERSON, DECEASED; STATE OF IOWA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; STATE OF IOWA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; DAWN HOOD; UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF DAWN HOOD; TAIT PETERSON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF TAIT PETERSON Iowa Disrict Court Hancock County Case# EQCV019482 Civil# 16-000624 Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate described below to satisfy judgment. The Property to be sold is LOT FIVE (5), BLOCK SIXTEEN (16), TALLMAN’S ADDITION, GARNER, HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1055 ALLEN AVENUE, GARNER, IA 50438 (THE “PROPERTY”). Property Address: 1055 ALLEN AVENUE, GARNER, IOWA 50438 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 02/01/2017 Sale Time 10:30 Place of Sale HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 855 STATE ST, GARNER, IA 50438 This sale not subject to Redemption. Judgment Amount $45,792.77 Costs $5,158.04 Accuring Costs PLUS Interest $4,107.24 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney: EMILY BARTEKOSKE 1401 50TH ST., SUITE 100 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515) 223-7325 Date: 12/05/2016 Scott E. Dodd Hancock County Sheriff Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, 2016

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACT TO: Tania Rendon: 108 St. Louis Blvd, Corwith, IA 50430 AND/OR 1025 CR 7711, Devine, TX 78016 AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS IN POSSESSION OF THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED: (1) The terms of the written contract dated September 1st, 2014, and executed by Wright Rentals, LLC, as Vendor, and Tania Rendon, Vendee, recorded as Document No. 14-1303, for the sale of the following described real estate: Local address: 108 St. Louis Blvd., Corwith, Iowa. Legal Address: THE SOUTH TWELVE (12) FEET OF LOT FOUR (4), AND ALL OF LOT NINE (9), BLOCK FOUR (4), LENTENGRE’S ADDITION, CORWITH, IOWA, HANCOCK COUNTY. Parcel Number: 2503040090 has not been complied within the following particulars: (a) Non-payment of the full amount due each month as required by the Contract, for a total delinquency of $520 (b) Failure to pay property taxes in full. (c) Failure to keep insurance on property. (2) The Contract shall stand forfeited unless the parties in default, within 30 days after the completed service of this notice, shall perform the terms and conditions in default, and in addition pay the reasonable costs of serving this notice. Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 14, and 21, 2016

Probate

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HANCOCK COUNTY NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORMAN D. RUTER, Deceased Probate No. ESPRO11532 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Norman D. Ruter, Deceased, who died on or about March 12, 2016: You are hereby notified that on September 1, 2016, the last will and testament of Norman D. Ruter, deceased, bearing date of August 4, 2008, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Arlis K. Ruter 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 date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated September 14, 2016. Arlis K. Ruter Executor of estate 3912 E. Evans Avenue Denver, CO 80210 Earl W. Hill, ICIS PIN No: AT0003537 Attorney for Executor Earl W. Hill Law Office 35 Main Avenue South, PO Box 301 Britt, Iowa 50423 Date of second publication: December 14, 2016 Probate Code Section 304 Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, 2016

Probate

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HANCOCK COUNTY NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND V. SCHOENWETTER, Deceased Probate No. ESPRO11553 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Raymond V. Schoenwetter, Deceased, who died on or about November 27, 2016: You are hereby notified that on November 29, 2016, the last will and testament of Raymond V. Schoenwetter, deceased, bearing date of September 23, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Barbara J. Blumer and Joan Bruggeman were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and 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 by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated November 30, 2016. Date of second publication: December 21, 2016. Barbara J. Blumer Executor of the Estate 565 Grove Ave. Garner, IA 50438 Joan Bruggeman 2105 160th St. Klemme, IA 50449 Timothy M. Anderson, AT0000454 Attorney for the Executor 165 E 4th St. Garner, IA 50438 Probate Code Section 304 Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, 2016

Proceedings: Hancock Co.

HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 28, 2016 Garner, Iowa The Hancock County, Iowa, Board of Supervisors met in adjourned session on the above captioned date pursuant to adjournment with Supervisors Florence (Sis) Greiman, Ron Sweers, and Jerry J. Tlach present. Absent: none. The minutes of November 21, 2016 meeting were read and approved. A public hearing was held at 9:30 a.m. regarding the vacation of a portion of 300th Street located between section 23, Bingham Township T97N R26W and section 26, Bingham Township, T97N R26W was held. Present were Hancock County Board of Supervisors Greiman, Sweers, and Tlach; Hancock County Auditor Eisenman and Hancock County Engineer, Adam Clemons. Present from the public were Bob Kern and Gary Schleusner. No written or oral objections had been received. On motion by Supervisor Tlach, seconded by Supervisor Greiman, the Board unanimously approved the following Resolution: ROAD CLOSING RESOLUTION As per Section 306.41 Code of Iowa be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Hancock County hereby declare closed temporarily the following roads in Hancock County due to construction, reconstruction, maintenance or natural disaster. This resolution shall become effective upon placement of temporary road closure signs and shall expire when the said

temporary signs are removed upon completion of said project. DESCRIPTION OF ROADS AFFECTED That portion of 300th Street, Road No. 154, originally established in October 1879 (see Road Record Book 2, page 155) lying between Section 23-97-26 and Section 26-9726 Bingham Township. The intention of this road closure is to vacate a segment of public road (original and with modifications), commencing at the Southwest Corner Section 23-97-26 (intersection of 300th Street and Echo Avenue) thence easterly 1.0 miles to the Southeast Corner Section 23-97-26 (intersection of 300th Street and Ford Avenue). On motion by Supervisor Greiman, seconded by Supervisor Tlach, and carried unanimously, the Board gave approval to the following: Ownership update for Class C liquor license for Czech Connection doing business as Duncan Community Hall. Class C liquor license with outdoor service and Sunday sales for Czech Connection doing business as Duncan Community Hall. No further business to come before the Board, motion made to adjourn at 11:40 a.m. by Supervisor Tlach and carried. All Supervisors present voting, “Aye,” session to adjourn and will meet again on December 5, 2016. ATTEST: Michelle K. Eisenman, Auditor Ron Sweers, Chair Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016

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