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A-P Honor Society, SADD, student govt. hosting annual giving tree collection

Giving trees have been set up at Aplington-Parkersburg High School, Iowa State Bank, Midwest One Bank, and Lincoln Savings Bank to collect items purchased for the less fortunate this holiday season. Please consider donating one or more of these items now through January 3rd.

Items being collected include: Mittens, hats, gloves Socks - all sizes Underwear - all sizes Baby wipes/diapers Disposable training pants Bedding, blankets, sheets, pillows Toiletries Laundry detergent/softener The event is sponsored by: A-P Honor Society, SADD, and Student Government.

Goin’ to Grandma’s! Home for Christmas at Grandma’s house will be held Sunday evening, December 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the Parkersburg Christian Reformed Church.

Grandpa and Grandma, and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins will come home during this impromptu skit.

Christmas songs, music and lots of laughs will complete the program.

Everyone is invited for Maidrites, chips, dessert and Christmas goodies after this fun-filled presentation.

This is the 14th year of Home for Christmas and if you haven’t attended one of these performances, you’re missing out. Hope to see many on December 18!

Aplington church to host live nativity Aplington Evangelical Presbyterian Church will be having a live Nativity Sunday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Please come out and join us.

Refreshments will be served inside the church.

Christian Reformed Church Sunday School, Life Plus plan program

Please mark the evening of December 21 on your calendars. A journey through Bethlehem with the Sunday School and Life Plus kids, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Parkersburg Christian Reformed Church.

The Choir begins the festivities.

Vendors and wares from Bethlehem times will be set up in the church.

Your name will be called for the census. After your walk through the streets and a visit to the bakery, you will come across to the stable outside as the light shines on the baby Jesus in the stable with Mary and Joseph and the animals. Wear your traveling clothes as we will walk the streets of Bethlehem on our way to the live Nativity. Be sure to invite your friends and family! You may even recognize one of your church family members!

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In this week’s issue Obituaries ....................page 3 Opinion ........................page 4 Aplington News ..........page 5 Church News...............page 9 Records ..................... page 10 Classifieds.......... pages 12-14 Sports ...................page 15-16

Thomas Family Foundation featured on Monday Night Football

By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News-Review When Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Austin Blythe took the field for his first-ever Monday Night football game last Monday, he did so supporting a cause near and dear to many local people.

Blythe, a former Iowa Hawkeye from Williamsburg, took the field with a specially decorated pair of cleats honoring former Aplington-Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas and the Ed Thomas Family Foundation.

“Growing up I went to camps with Coach Thomas being the marquee guy at those camps and ever since then I’ve looked up to the guy and how he

carried himself,” Blythe said in a telephone interview last Thursday. “Ever since that tragedy took place I was invested in it and throughout college I always wrote ‘FFF’ on my tape, and to be able to honor a man like that and his legacy was real special for me.”

Blythe was also a finalist for the first Ed Thomas Mr. Football Award that is presented annually by the Iowa Newspaper Association.

Blythe’s shoes were painted in Aplington-Parkersburg’s school colors.

One side of each shoe featured Thomas’ name while the other had a Thomas Family Foundation logo, including the letters FFF, standing for Faith, Family Football.

“They did a fantastic job,” Blythe said of the person who painted the shoes. “I had to submit the Ed Thomas seal for our equipment guys and that’s what the shoes came back like and I was impressed.”

Blythe was one of about 30 Colts who had charities printed on their cleats. Charities featured ranged from the military to education to Special Olympics.

The shoes were part of an NFL program that allows players to honor charities of their choice.

“A lot of guys chose a lot of different causes and every one of them was good,” Blythe said.

“The NFL just wanted to show the

players some good faith by allowing them to show some support for things they support passionately,” he said.

“It came to mind pretty quickly after I found out that it was something I could do. I was excited to be able to do it.”

While presenting the shoes on Twitter, Blythe tweeted “Very proud and excited to be able to represent an incredible person and his legacy this week!”

Blythe’s cleats will be donated to the Ed Thomas Family Foundation.

“I’m just really glad that I’m in a position to be able to support a cause like that,” Blythe said.

Parkersburg Council receives encouraging debt service report

By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News-Review PARKERSBURG — Now is the time to start thinking about projects.

That was the message that the Parkersburg City Council received last Monday as Maggie Burger, a senior vice-president with Speer Financial, spoke to the council about its TIF and debt service.

Burger reported that the city is in a good position financially and could be in a position to drop taxes as early as Fiscal 2019, though she suggested that might not be the best thing for the city to do.

“Every council wants to lower taxes if they possibly can, but I will tell you now is the time to think about projects that can be paid with the debt service,” she said. “If you do lower the taxes in Fiscal ’19, just remember that your citizens may not remember that you lowered them and they will remember when you raise them back up the following year.”

Burger said in Fiscal 2018 the city is set to levy about $180,100 but a year later it would levy just $98,000.

She added that Parkersburg is growing at a healthy rate, which results in it needing to levy less per property owner as there are more property owners who will pay toward it.

Burger also noted that property values continues to rise in Parkersburg.

Fiscal 2017 saw $117,237,000 in property value within the city, which is up 1.32 percent from the year before.

“That’s actually a fairly healthy

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growth rate, a little bit less than you’ve been growing in the last few years but I can tell you across the board we haven’t seen more than a 1 percent growth in most of the communities that we’re working with. We still feel that 1.32 percent is a really great growth rate.”

Burger said the city’s remaining debt capacity of 81.95 percent is “very, very healthy.

“Much higher than most communities we work with,” she said.

Burger said as a whole she is not seeing any negatives in the report.

“I think you’re thinking things through when you are talking to developers, when you are talking about potential debt,” she said. “If there was no growth or slower than average growth than you see, maybe there would be some concern and we would need to talk about what are some other things we could do to bring in other development, but that doesn’t seem to be a problem for you right now.”

IN OTHER BUSINESS, Council briefly discussed a pair of upcoming Iowa Department of Transportation projects in and around Parkersburg.

One project will repave Highway 14 from 310th Street on Parkersburg’s north side to Quail Avenue, which is located outside Charles City. The second project will replace the Highway 57 bridge just east of the interchange with Highway 14. City Clerk Chris Luhring said one of his concerns was about how the DOT would control traffic and what would be done if there

was any damage to city streets. He recommended that the city meet with County Engineer John Riherd about the concerns.

“One of my main concerns is if we do have some minor flooding down there by the east lift station, if somebody tries to take that route that we’re going to have a similar situation to what we had at Memorial Day a couple of years ago here at 10th Street,” he said.

“I don’t want anybody going through water to get taken away. I want to talk to John and have our ducks in a row on that.”

Luhring also asked Councilman Harlan Schuck, who has experience in the area, if there could be any compensation available to the city if damage were to occur.

“It’s not an official detour, obviously,” Schuck said. “Usually they take things into account. If people are using gravel roads they’ll do things like dust control and things like that. I don’t know what timeframe they’re talking about starting this, but that road can be pretty soggy early in the year and they’re going to want to go that way.”

Police sergeant Nathan Sahr reported that there have been numerous scams going on in town. He also reminded citizens to move their cars off the streets when snow emergencies are declared and that citizens have 48 hours to clean sidewalks following a snowfall. He also reminded them that it is illegal to scoop or blow snow into the street.

On a related note, Mayor Perry Ber-

nard reported that the city could be announcing the name of the person it has chosen as its new police chief in the near future.

Council voted to replace a decorated light pole along the Highway 57/14 corridor at a cost of $16,270. This is the third pole that has been damaged since they were installed and the second that the City has opted to replace.

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By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News-Review PARKERSBURG — The City of Parkersburg wants you … if you are interested in serving the city.

During last Monday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Perry Bernard outlined a new application available to local residents who might be interested in serving on city boards and committees.

“We’ve had a lot of people show interest in helping out the city, volunteering, and so basically we came up with a short little application that tells about the people, what they’ve done, what they’re qualified in and what they’d like to do,” he said in an interview Friday.

The one-page application asks residents about their past and current community involvement as well as any special qualifications they might have.

It also asks why they would like to be appointed and about any conflicts of interest they could have.

“As people fill these applications out we can find what their strengths are and say ‘Hey, we’ve got some need over here …,’” Bernard said. “There’s a lot of people who like to do yard work and planting flowers and things like that. We kind of have a need for that … a way for people to take pride in their town and keep it nice and keep it clean.

“They want to know how they can help out and this kind of tells us where we can use help,” he said. “Going by what they write down and their answers, we can say ‘You’d be great on this spot or over here.’ It’s a way of having people come in and say ‘This is what I want to do, where can I help,’ and we can say this is where you can help.”

The city currently has boards for the library, planning and zoning, and adjustment. Bernard said David Schneiderman came up with the idea of a group that would keep the city’s main travel corridor cleaned up and beautiful.

“We’d like to get a parks and corridor beautification and four or five people who could head that up,” he said.

In the past, finding people to serve on boards and committees has been mostly through word of mouth.

“Hopefully by doing that we’ll get more people involved in the community,” he said. “There’s a lot of new people in town, because our town is growing, and some people we don’t know personally and they might want to help out and be part of the community. This is kind of a way to open this up.”

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Maple Manor hosts visits with Santa Maple Manor Village in Aplington hosted its annual visits with Santa Claus Friday at the facility. Children could sit on Santa’s lap, make Christmas crafts and enjoy a variety of holiday treats. Five-year-old Lilly Foxen (pictured) is wide-eyed as she takes a seat on Santa’s lap. (John Jensen/Eclipse News-Review photo)

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Yard and Garden: Learning about Christmas tree facts and legends 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 percent 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 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.r 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 inspired by the beauty of the twinkling stars and stately evergreens on Christmas Eve. In an attempt to duplicate the scene, he cut down an evergreen, brought it home and decorated it with candles.

German immigrants and Hessian soldiers hired by the British to fight the colonists during the American Revolution are thought to have brought the Christmas tree tradition to the United States.

A-P MS Winter Concert on Monday, December 19

Referendum to reinstate Iowa Beef Checkoff passes

The Aplington Parkersburg fifthgrade and Middle School Music Departments will present their annual Winter Concert on Monday, Dec. 19 in the high school auditorium. The fifth-grade portion will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the Middle School Concert beginning at 7. There will be a 10-minute break between the two so those attending the fifth-grade portion only can leave to make room for those arriving for the Middle School Concert.

If not planning to attend both events, please be seated in the auditorium only for the event you want to attend. For those attending the Middle School con-

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced the passage of the referendum to reinstate the $.50 per head Iowa beef checkoff that was held November 30th.

The preliminary results show a positive vote of 56 percent to 44 percent in favor of reinstating the assessment.

A simple majority was needed for passage.

The Department has until December 30th to certify the referendum results.

Collection of the checkoff will begin March 1, 2017.

The Iowa beef checkoff will be mandatory, but refunds will be available to

cert only, there will be plenty of seats available once the fifth-grade portion is over.

The two events will be filled with the sounds of the Season the the entire fifthgrade class, the sixth-grade band and chorus, the seventh- and eighth-grade Band and Chorus and the seventh- and eighth-grade Jazz Band. Topping off the events following the Middle School concert will be refreshments by the Music Promoters and parents. The directors and students invite you to take the time during this busy season to enjoy our Middle School celebration.

Correction PARKERSBURG — A story on the front page of last week’s paper listed an incorrect detail.

The story headlined “Parkersburg couple killed in Friday accident” stated that the vehicle that was struck was southbound on Highway 14. The accident report stated that

the vehicle was stopped on the southbound shoulder retrieving mail before pulling pulling onto the roadway and into the path of a northbound vehicle.

The Eclipse News-Review apologizes for this error.

interested producers. The federal beef checkoff of $1 per head remains in place and would not be affected by the Iowa vote.

A petition to vote on the state beef checkoff was delivered to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on September 2 by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association. The petition contained over 500 signatures of cattle producers in the state of Iowa who are interested in a referendum.

For information about the beef checkoff and beef checkoff programs, contact the Iowa Beef Industry Council at (515) 296-2305 or email beef@ iabeef.org.

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s e t o N n o c l a F Tuesday, December 13 Seventh- and Eighth-grade boys’ basketball at Dike-New Hartford, 4:15 p.m.

Seventh- and Eighth-grade girls’ basketball vs. Dike-New Hartford, 4:15 p.m.

Wrestling Double-Dual at Nashua-Plainfield, 6 p.m.

Freshman/JV girls’ basketball at AGWSR, 6:15 p.m.

Varsity girls’ basketball at AGWSR, 7:45 p.m.

Thursday, December 15 Junior High Wrestling at Reinbeck, 4:15 p.m.

Wrestling Double Dual vs. GRNT, BCLUW/South Hardin, 6 p.m.

Friday, December 16 Seventh- and Eighth-grade boys’ basketball vs. AGWSR, 4:15 p.m.

Seventh- and Eighth-grade girls’ basketball at AGWSR (@ Wellsburg), 4:15 p.m.

Freshman/JV G/B Basketball vs.

Columbus Catholic, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity G/B Basketball vs. Columbus Catholic, 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, December 17 Freshman boys’ basketball @ Hampton-Dumont Tournament, 9

a.m.

Varsity Wrestling – Aplington-Parkersburg Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

Monday, December 19 Fifth- through Eighth-grade winter concert Tuesday, December 20 Seventh- and Eighth-grade boys’ basketball vs. Grundy Center, 4:15 p.m.

Seventh- and Eighth-grade girls’ basketball at Grundy Center, 4:15 p.m.

Junior High Wrestling at BCLUW, 4:15 p.m.

Varsity girls’/boys’ basketball at Sumner-Fredericksburg, 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21 School Board Meeting, High School Media Center, 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 22 Early Out (Winter Break), 12:45 p.m.

Freshman/JV G/B Basketball vs.

Hudson, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity G/B Basketball vs. Hudson, 6:15 p.m.

Friday, December 23 Winter Break begins

s e t o N e n i r e v l Wo Tuesday, December 13 Eighth- and seventh-grade girls’ basketball at Aplington-Parkersburg (@ Aplington), 4:15 p.m.

Eighth- and seventh-grade boys’ basketball vs. Aplington-Parkersburg, 4:15 p.m.

Boys’ JV basketball at Jesup, 4:30 p.m.

Girls’ JV basketball at Jesup, 4:30 p.m.

Boys’ freshman basketball at Jesup, 5:30 p.m.

Girls’ varsity basketball at Jesup, 6:15 p.m.

Boys’ varsity basketball at Jesup, 7:45 p.m.

Thursday, December 15 Eighth- and seventh-grade girls’ basketball vs. Union, 4:15 p.m.

Eighth- and seventh-grade boys’ basketball at Union (@ Dysart), 4:15 p.m.

Eighth- and seventh-grade wrestling at Denver Tournament, 4:15 p.m.

Varsity wrestling vs. Jesup, West Marshall, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 16 Boys’ JV basketball vs. Wapsie Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Girls’ JV basketball vs. Wapsie Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Boys’ freshman basketball vs.

Wapsie Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Girls’ varsity basketball vs. Wapsie Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Boys’ varsity basketball vs. Wap-

sie Valley, 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, December 17 Varsity Wrestling – Dike-New Hartford Tournament, 10 a.m.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball – vs.

Waverly-Shell Rock @ Wartburg College, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 18 Tate Johnson Youth Wrestling Tournament, 1 p.m.

Monday, December 19 Eighth- and seventh-grade girls’ basketball at St. Patrick Catholic (@ Waukon), 4:15 p.m.

School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

High School Music Concert, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20 Boys’ and Girls’ JV Basketball vs.

Denver, 4:30 p.m.

Freshman Boys’ Basketball vs.

Denver, 5:30 p.m.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Denver, 6:15 p.m.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball vs. Denver, 7:45 p.m.

Thursday, December 22 Early Dismissal (Winter Break) Girls’ JV Basketball at Grundy Center, 4 p.m.

Boys’ JV Basketball Tournament at Grundy Center, 5 p.m.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball at Grundy Center, 6:15 p.m.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball at Grundy Center, 7:45 p.m.

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Anna Tuitjer Anna Rosella Tuitjer, age 87, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the daughter of Ubbe U. and Effie (Cordes) Marks on October 9, 1929, rural New Hartford, Iowa. She was baptized into the Christian faith at Salem Lutheran Church, rural, Grundy County, Parkersburg, Iowa. She received her education from a country school near her home.

On September 16, 1950, Anna was united in marriage with George R. Tuitjer at the Salem Lutheran Church.

After George returned from the Army, they were tenants for the John Aalderk’s family and then the couple made their home and farmed south of Parkersburg. George passed away in 1956 and then Anna moved to Parkersburg in 1957. Through the years she worked at Rankins Manufacturing Company in Cedar Falls, Palmer’s Super Market and the Bakery downtown, both in Parkersburg. Anna became a resident at Maple Manor Village three years ago and prior to that she enjoyed living at the Prairie Village in Parkersburg.

Anna was a former member of Salem Lutheran Church and became a member of Bethel Lutheran Church when they joined together. She enjoyed embroidery and ceramics.

Anna passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, George 8/23/1956; parents; one sister, Carrie Paterni; and one niece, Linda Paterni.

Anna is survived by one sister, Faye (Ted) Tuitjer of Parkersburg; one nephew, Kent Tuitjer; two sistersin-law, Rena Smoot of Clarksville, and Hilda Tuitjer of Allison; and one

Anna Tuitjer

1929-2016 Services: December 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg Burial: Salem Cemetery Visitation: Held one hour prior to service

brother-in-law, Raymond (Sandy) Tuitjer of Waverly.

Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, Iowa. With Pastor Mark Decker officiating the service. Organist Janet Mennen will accompany Vocalist Terry Mennen singing “How Great Thou Art” and the congregation will sing “In The Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Burial will be held at Salem Cemetery rural Parkersburg, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of arrangements (319)346-1534. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

The Parkersburg Eclipse News-Review publishes death notices with very basic service information free of charge. There is a $50 charge for full obituaries that includes the publication of a photo. Photos are not available with our free death notices.

Dale Hassman Dale Harold Hassman, 76, of Cedar Falls, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls.

Services were Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Bethany Bible Chapel, Cedar Falls, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg. Memorials may be directed to Bethany Bible Church, Riverview Conference Center, and Waterloo Christian School. Condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

Dale Harold Hassman was born May 7, 1940 on the farm near New Hartford, the son of Harold H. and Elizabeth (Schoeman) Hassman. Dale married Norma Dee Smith on July 12, 1968 in Waterloo. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1958. Throughout his life, Dale was involved in many different businesses.

He was a successful farm real estate investor. He owned his own airplane and operated an air charter service out of Waterloo. In 1999, he traded his wings for a motor coach and he and Norma enjoyed many years of traveling around the country. In 2000, he built a home in Florida and they enjoyed many warm winters there. He was a member of Rotary for over 51 years and attended his last meeting the day he passed away.

Dale is survived by his wife, Norma, of Cedar Falls; two sons, Jeff (Maripili) Hassman and Steve (Kiley) Hassman, both of Cedar Falls;

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1940-2016 Services: December 3 at Bethany Bible Chapel in Cedar Falls Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery

seven grandchildren, Karsten, Maaike, Tineke, Cedric, Rachel, Eli, and Charlotte Hassman; one brother, Roy (Velda) Hassman; two sisters, Betty (Paul) Klingenborg and Eileen (Darwin) Hofer, all of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Council from page 1 Council voted to allow the Iowa Wireless Amateur Radio Network to host its two-day event the final weekend of June. Luhring noted that the group is legitimate and that it is there to assist when needed. Among those times, he said, was Nov. 28 when a small tornado passed through Parkersburg, as it had a radio truck in the area to assist if communication had been knocked out.

The Council also approved a liquor license renewal for the Legend Trail clubhouse, pending Alcoholic Beverages Division approval.

Luhring also reported that the fire department currently has seven openings for volunteers.

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from page 1 Bernard said the application is not based on anything they had seen in other communities.

“We just all kind of talked and said ‘How’s a good way to get the word out’ so that people know and have an avenue about how to find the information; find a way to help the community.”

Bernard said two applications have been turned in already and that the city is hoping for more. Even if there isn’t a spot for somebody who applies right now, he said applications will be kept on file for future needs.

“Things can change, people can drop off boards,” he said. “Now we have the information, we know who to talk to.”

Applications are available at City Hall.

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Cheap Seats TEN YEARS AGO December 13, 2006 The Albion Go-Getters 4-H Club has put up a collection box for the local food pantry at the Parkersburg Pizza Ranch. Items will be accepted until Dec. 20.

You are invited to come “Home for Christmas” at the Parkersburg Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, Dec. 17. Features will be a carol sing along with special instrumental and vocal selections as well as Christmas readings.

Seventeen girls of the Aplington-Parkersburg Drill team travelled to Des Moines to perform in the Iowa State Dance and Drill Association team competition on Dec. 2. Members of the team placed third in the Hip Hop division and earned both Division I and All-Academic placques.

Mid-American Energy presented a check for $1,000 to Jan Thomas of the Parkersburg Emergency Building Committee. Work is progressing on the new building located in the industrial park on the southeast edge of Parkersburg.

TWENTY YEARS AGO December 11, 1996 Jim and Marilyn Brosdahl took a slight detour before ending up as owners of the Victorian House in Parkersburg. The couple quit their jobs in Wichita, Kan. having been assured by a banker and real estate agent that their offer to purchase a bed and breakfast in Laurens, Iowa had been finalized. The owner, however, backed out of the deal and left the Brosdahls out in the cold.

The detour ended in Parkersburg in November when a deal was finalized for them to purchase the Victorian House.

The Parkersbug Lions Club will kick off the Lions Eye Health Program, a community education outreach program to help reduce the needless loss of sight due to diabetic eye disease and glaucoma. As part of the program, the Lions will host a presentation in the Parkersburg Civic Center basement.

The Parkersbug Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Parkersburg’s newest business, The Household Store and More, located at 605 Coates Street, east of Bach Insurance. Owners of the store are Jim and Sue Zierath, and Chamber President Tom Reinert cut the ribbon.

THIRTY YEARS AGO December 10, 1986 Peter Olthoff was honored last Monday with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award at the 48th annual Rotary Christmas party at Polly’s Cafe. Olthoff is the first Parkersburg Rotarian to receive the distinguished award given in honor of one of Rotary International’s founders, Paul Harris. The award is given to for major contributions to Rotary including great works in community service.

Parkersburg native Kelly Truax is in her first year as accompaniast for the Old Gold Singers, a University of Iowa ground founded in 1957 that provides entertainment to civic groups throughout Iowa and the Midwest.

Truax is a freshman at the U of I majoring in music education.

From kindergarten classes to school board conventions, Show and Tell is a hit, as discovered by Parkersburg teachers, administrators and school board members at the recent Iowa Association of School Board convention in Des Moines. For the second consecitive year, schools were encouraged to set up Show and Tell booths displaying and distributing information on special programs and projects in their school districts. Parkersburg was one of 70 schools statewide invited to set up and Show and Tell booth at this year’s convention.

FORTY YEARS AGO December 15, 1976 The basement for the new clubhouse at the Aplington Recreation Complex has now been started. The cover on the swimming pool is being planned.

These two things are what the board of the ARC are concerned abhout now for the beautiful recreation complex on the west edge of Aplington.

“More needs to be done for them. After all, they’re the ones who brought us here and started this town.” THat was one of many comments on the community survey in favor of more senior citizens services in Parkersburg, according to Dale Thoreson, Butler County Extension Director. The extension service was one of many organizations and agencies that helped with the survey of Parkersburg’s needs.

Old Man Winter put in an appearance Sunday, dropping three inches of snow in the area that night into Monday morning. The snow brought traffic to a near standstill, packing roads before snow removal could begin.

The Parkersbug Fire Department was called to a garage fire at the Clarence Frieling residence. Mr. Frieling had been changing the gas tank on a car he was repairing when a trouble light fell and broke, igniting the fuel fumes.

The contents of the garage, the car, a boat, bicycles, etc. were destroyed in the blaze. Aluminum siding was scorched on the side of an adjacent house by the heat.

FIFTY YEARS AGO December 14, 1966 Total tax valuation for Butler County is $41,643,953. This does not include money and credit. Valuations are up slightly over last year according to the figure. The total included $10,595,908 in valuation for towns in Butler County and $31,048,045 for farms including utility and railroad property.

Valuation for the city of Parkersburg was $1,850,626 while valuation in Aplington was $1,090,206 and valuation in New Hartford was $549,960.

Joyce and David Knock have been named Peace Corps volunteers after completing 13 weeks of training by the General Dynamics Corp. in Julian, Calif. Joyce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Brocka of New Hartford and Dave is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Markley Knock of Parkersburg.

Herman Faber, president of the Butler County Fair, and Mrs. Faber are attending the State Association of Fairs and the State Fair convention at the Fort Dodge Hotel. Mr. Faber is scheduled to speak Monday afternoon about how the Butler County Fair serves its area. He and the Butler County Fair Board are currently lining up entertainment for the Butler County Fair, which is scheduled for July 27-31 in Allison.

By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News Review Lynnette and I took the time this weekend to support an extremely worthy cause in Grundy Center. Cedar Falls-based Orchard Hill Church, which has a pair of Grundy County campuses, has organized “Christmas in Grundy County” for the past four years in an effort to help those families that might not be able to afford gifts for their children to bring them a merry Christmas.

I first came upon the event in its second year as I was searching for a few stories with Christmas themes.

One of the local pastors told me about it and referenced a link to the event online. I soon found myself not only wanting to report on the event, but also to be a part of it.

I volunteered, half expecting to be turned away because of what I did for a living. Then again, the person in charge was someone I had at least talked to a few times and someone who knew I had a heart for community service.

The event is set up like a garage sale or flea market with tables of everything from pajamas to gift cards and even electronic items, all at vastly discounted prices. Each family is allowed a certain number of items at each price point. Volunteering there was immensely fulfilling and something I looked forward to doing again the following year … it helped make my Christmas season and I couldn’t wait to do it again the following year. Unfortunately the oral surgeon had other ideas that year and insisted that I have my wisdom teeth out the day before the event, which brings us to this year.

Much like I do, Lynnette enjoys volunteering. You’ll see her working at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at UNI and you’ll occasionally see both of us working as volunteer ushers at the Oster Regent Theatre in downtown Cedar Falls. So when I approached Lynnette about helping with the Christmas Store she was happy to jump in.

Volunteers fill every role at the store, from checking in volunteers and shoppers to leading shoppers through the store, working at the breakfast that is served to both volunteers and shoppers to wrapping shoppers’ gifts. Everything is done in the spirit of Christmas, with several local churches involved.

It’s the same model that’s followed at stores run by the same group in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area.

Two years ago my role was to work directly with the shoppers – helping them pick gifts and carrying them out to the car. One of the most rewarding parts of the day was the chance to pray with the shoppers and offer God’s blessing upon the Christmas season. That was the role Lynnette worked with this year while mine shifted to that of a Christmas caroler. The seven of us represented at least four different area churches and, though none of us had sung together in the past, I thought we sounded pretty good.

A key component of Christmas in Grundy County is anonymity. The only people who know which families go through are those who volunteer, and we are strictly ordered to keep what we see confidential. Volunteers for the event take a picture … but long before any of the guests come through. I was still working as editor of the Grundy Center newspaper when I volunteered at the event two years ago, and I confess wondering if that might have made a few people uncomfortable. And though I wrote about the event later, much like I am now, I was also careful not to identify any of the people I met, some of whom I knew personally.

I’m sure there are families here in Butler County who could benefit from this same type of event. If there’s one that I don’t know about, please let me know so that I can give those who organize it due credit.

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Does your family have a memory-rich tradition that centers around baking for the holidays? I have several that come to mind at this time of year.

The first was when I was growing up on the farm. It seemed like we made batch after batch of cookies and candy. We always finished up by making Mom’s Swedish tea-ring right before Christmas. For some reason, it seemed like we did a lot of baking with chocolate. (Could be where my chocolate addiction began!) One year we got an early start on our baking and froze most of what we made so it’d be ready for the holidays. Little did my Mom and I know, but my younger brother was sneaking it OUT of the freezer almost as fast as we were putting it IN! The day arrived when I was told to go to the basement and get the tins we had spent so much time filling out of the freezer. I thought they seemed light, but not being much of a scientist, I figured frozen cookies were not as heavy as fresh! We opened tin after tin to discover they were all empty! While we figured we’d have an abundance of goodies for the holiday season, we ended up having almost none! The lesson I learned? Bake with raisins if you don’t want my brother to eat it all!

My second memory is decorating cookies with my children. I would make the dough early in the morning, chill it and then make the cut-outs my kids enjoyed so much. This was back in the day when cookie cutters were thin and plastic and you had to constantly dip them in flour so the cookies would come out looking like they were supposed to. I made trees, bells, Santa faces, reindeer, snowmen and more and baked pan after pan. I had to make sure each child had the same number of each shape and each color of frosting or I’d hear complaints! Once the cookies were baked and the frosting made, I LEFT THE ROOM and let the kids decorate to their hearts content! (I’m sure as much frosting went into tummies as went onto cookies!) When they finished and frosting and sprinkles covered every inch of the table, they chose 1 cookie to eat while watching a Christmas cartoon and I set to work cleaning up the mess. I was never sure how they managed to get frosting in some places they did, but I decided ignorance was bliss! They had so much fun and listening to them as they decorated the cookies made it all worthwhile!

Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to make cookies with my youngest three granddaughters and got to relieve all those old memories once again. There’s just something about a kid, frosting and fun that makes the holidays more joyful.

Not sure I will make cut-outs at my house this year, but eventually I will get some baking done and when I do, I will not invite my brother over for cookies!

Nov. 30, Dec. 7 Eclipse News-Review turkey contest winners announced Winners for the first two weeks of the Parkersburg Eclipse News-Review’s turkey giveaway contest are: November 30 Linda Merryweather, Parkersburg Johanna Baedke, Parkersburg December 7 Diana Harken, Grundy Center Virgil Pruisner, Parkersburg You still have two more chances to win a turkey in the Eclipse News-Review’s turkey giveaway contest. Look

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A-P Food Pantry sets December distribution date

Historical Society offers old PHS annuals

The Aplington-Parkersburg Food Pantry will hosts its November food distribution Saturday, Dec. 17 between 8 and 10:30 a.m. at the Parkersburg Civic Center. Please call 319-3461076 from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14 and let the pantry know that you will be using its services.

Aplington City Council to meet Wednesday

APLINGTON — The Aplington City Council will meet Wednesday.

Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Agenda items include the second reading (and possible waiver of a third reading) of an ordinance amending electric rates and adding a section about discontinuing service. The Council will also hear from Ryken Engineering Services and Maguire Iron and is scheduled to discuss a building permit.

A-P School Board to meet December 19

PARKERSBURG — The Aplington-Parkersburg School Board will meet Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the high school in Parkersburg.

Agenda items include approval of an allowable growth request, an insurance review and a review of the nutrition fund.

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Historical Society has a number of extra past Parkersburg High School annuals that it would like to get back into the hands of people who either lost theirs, gave it away or would like to have one to give to family. Anyone who is interested can contact us at 319231-0079 and make arrangements to pick annuals up. The Society is asking for a donation to the Historical Home to cover expenses of mailing if needed.

Available annuals include: 1937 (1), 1939 (1),1940 (1), 1945 (1), 1947 (2), 1948 (4), 1949 (1), 1956 (2), 1957 (1), 1958 (2), 1959 (1), 1960 (2), 1963 (1), 1964 (3), 1966 (3), 1968 (5), 1969 (2), 1971 (2), 1973 (1), 1975 (2), 1976 (2), 1977 (1), 1979 (2), 1980 (1), 1984 (1).

Snowmobile, ATV registration due Dec. 31

ALLISON — Janice Jacobs, Butler County Recorder, reminds citizens that snowmobile and ATV renewals are due before Dec. 31, 2016. To renew by mail, please call the Recorder’s office at 319-267-2735 to obtain the appropriate fees. To renew in person, please visit the Recorder’s office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Maple Manor Wednesday December 14 MMV: This morning we begin with exercising. After we get that done, we will be reading from our weekly devotions. This afternoon our bible study group will get together at 1! When we finish with our study, we will all gather to unwind from a busy week and have our social hour. At 6:30 p.m. we will get out and about to look at all the awesome Christmas Decorations around town! Assisted Living: Happy Birthday Helen! At 2 p.m. we will be having a coloring art show! Home Delivered Meals: Root Beer BBQ Ribs, Boiled Potatoes, Cauliflower w/ cheese, and grasshopper dessert.

Thursday December 15 - MMV: Kidsquest will be here this morning to work on a craft with us! We love having them come over! After they leave we will work on exercises and reminiscing! This afternoon we will enjoy a Christmas movie with a snack as well! At 3:30 the wonderful Katie will be here for group music! Assisted Living: Dominoes is up first at 1:30 p.m. At 2 some of us might be seen in Parkersburg. We will be out shopping!

Potter’s Hearing Aid Service will be here 3:30-5. Home Delivered Meals: Lasagna, Salad, Breadstick, and Apple Pear Walnut Crisp.

Friday December 16 -MMV: At 2 we will have Bingo! First Reformed Church will be here to assist us! Thank you for coming in and helping! After Bingo we will have our social hour.

This evening at 6:30 we will have some manicure time for the ladies!

Assisted Living: Social Hour Tea Time will begin at 3 p.m. We will be out and about at 6 p.m. to see the wonderful decorations! Home Delivered Meals: Ham Loaf, Baked Sweet Potato, Parslied Cauliflower, and Lemon Angel Bar. Saturday December 17 - MMV: At 1:00 we are going to try something new. Everyone loves to brag about their family, so we are going to have a Show & Share time where we can all show off pictures of our family! At 2 we will get together for a cookie and

& ice cream social! Lawrence Welk will also be available at 7 p.m. Assisted Living: Ice cream social begins at 5:30 p.m. Home Delivered Meals: Hamburger, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, and Pumpkin Bar. Sunday December 18 - MMV: We will have Coffee and Fellowship at 3:15 p.m. After that we will be joined by the Parkersburg Methodist Church for worship at 4 p.m. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to help us! This evening at 7:30 pm we will be enjoying Sunday Night Football for those that would be interested! Home Delivered Meals: Orange Glazed Ham, Baked Potato, Squash, and Apple Pie. Monday December 19 - MMV: This morning Katie will be here for 1:1 music time! We will be working on our exercise at 10:30! At 10:45 we are going to tell one-up stories! It’s great to see what we can come up with to beat the other person! At 1:00 pm we will compete with some trivia! Dean Anderson will be here at 2 p.m. Come down to hear him play! After we finish there, we will gather for social hour.

At 7:30 p.m. we will have football on for anyone who wants to see! Assisted Living: Bingo at 1:30 p.m.! Come on down and play! Home Delivered Meals: BBQ Chicken, Twice Baked Potatoes, Asparagus, and Custard.

Tuesday December 20 - MMV: We will start out with exercise at 10:30.

After we finish that up, we will read some more devotions before heading to lunch! At 1 Steve Marting will be here showing us something wonderful! At 2 p.m. Muffy Ford will be here for entertainment! We love having her! After we work up an appetite, we will all gather around for our social time!! At 6:30 some pets will here for us to cuddle and play with! Assisted Living: The Butler County Foot Clinic will be here today. At 2 p.m. Steve Martin will be here! At 5:30 our bible study group will gather! Home Delivered Meals: Ranch Pork Chop, Baked Sweet Potato, Lima Beans, and Gelatin Poke Cake.

Mark Your Calendars: Join us for Canvas Uncorked led by Aplington Artworks in the Community Center on Monday, January 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Check out our website or stop by the Library for more details. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough materials are available.

Program fee is $25 which covers the cost of the canvas and painting supplies.

Bingo Starts up Tuesday, January 31 at 1 p.m. Prizes are needed so drop those off today!

New Dvd’s: “Wildlife,” “Kubo and the Two Strings,” “Star Trek Beyond,” “Nine Lives,” “Finding Dory,” “Ice Age Christmas Special,” “Pete’s Dragon” New Books: The Sleeping Beauty Killer by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, Night School by Lee Child, Chaos by Particia Cornwell, Where All the Girls Have Gone by Jayne Ann Krentz, Night Watch by Roy Johansen, The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly, The Award by Danielle

Steel, Cross The Line by James Patterson, Odessa Sea by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler New Audio Books: Missing by James Patterson and Kathryn Fox Calendar of Events: Wednesday, December 14: Story Time: 10 a.m. – Theme: The man in the Red Suit – “Special Guest” Thursday, December 15: Expanding Explorations & Story Hour: 10:30 – 12 noon

Tuesday, December 27: Adult Book Group meets at 4 p.m.

Library Hours: Monday: 10 – 5 Tuesday: 10 – 7 Wednesday: 10 – 5 Thursday: 10 – 7 Friday: 10 – 5 Saturday: 9 – 12 noon Phone: 347-2432 Web: www.aplington.lib.ia.us

Sign up or Renew Your Friends of the Library Membership today and win one of the baskets filled with prizes! Membership fee is $5 and Friends of the Library support programming for both children and adults, plus help to purchase new materials for the library. Eileen Johnson is shown here renewing her membership with hopes to win one of the baskets. Drawing for baskets will be held on December 22.

Expanding Explorations were busy with service projects for the library as well as for other worthy causes. They decorated bags for Books for Babies, made teddy bears out of towels, sewed quilt blocks and tied blankets. The Story Hour group of Expanding Explorations learned all about trimming the tree and had fun making and eating a tree made out of an ice cream cone, frosting and lots of colored sugar and sprinkles.

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November Musicians of the Month November was a warm and mild month, and the 6th grade band students have been on fire! Three outstanding students have continued to work hard in the band room and at home! Blayne Luhring, Averi Weichers, and Ellen Waller are November’s Musicians of the Month!

Blayne has been a rock star in the percussion section – perfecting both mallets and snare during lessons.

Blayne comes super prepared for each lesson and logs minutes like it’s his job! Averi is a strong leader in the clarinet section and is developing a very

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Ellen leads the trumpet section and has devloped a very mature sound in a year! Her postive and respective attitude is noticed greatly and encourages others to do the same.

All three of these spectacular students have shown a great amount of growth since the start of school and we look forward to the continued they will make throughout the rest of the school year!

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Thanks to all who joined us for our Christmas Open House, Santa Visit, and Christmas Story time, as well as our special Pajama Story Time with guest author Nancy Adams from Marshalltown.

Christmas Cactus plants are still available for sale, as a Friends of the Parkersburg Library fundraiser. Stop in and select yours today!

New Fiction: Tom Clancy: True

Faith and Allegiance by Mark Greaney, Troublemaker by Linda Howard, The Chemist by Stephanie Meyer, Pants Optional by Iowa author Carol L. Steingreaber, Fate of the Tearling by Erika Johansen, Island of Glass by Nora Roberts, The Silence of Six by E. C. Myers.

New Audiobooks: The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly, Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks.

New DVDs: The BFG, Kubo and the Two Strings, Pete’s Dragon, The Wild Life.

Calendar of Events: Dec. 14, 21, 28 Wednesday Morning Story Time 10-11 a.m.

Dec. 19, 26 Clothes Closet 6-7:30 p.m.

Dec. 24-26 Library Closed for Christmas Dec. 31-Jan. 2, 2017 Library Closed for New Years

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Timothy Christian Cookie Walk a big success

On Friday, Dec. 2 at 8:30 a.m. more than 200 dozen beautiful cookies and other treats went on sale at Timothy Christian School’s annual Cookie Walk. Most of the cookies were sold by 10:30 a.m. but customers who came later still had a wonderful selection from which to choose. Those who came to purchase cookies were encouraged to stay and have coffee cake and hot cider or coffee. It made for a very festive atmosphere. Clay ornaments and bowls made by the students and Watkins products and boxed cards were also for sale. This fundraiser made nearly $2,000 for the school. The Timothy Christian Cookie Walk is always scheduled for the first Friday in December and is a wonderful way to stock up on special treats without having to bake.

Miss Parkersburg Kelsie Tingle leads children in caking Christmas decorations at the Kothe Memorial Library’s Santa Claus event Saturday.

Author Nancy Adams is pictured during Pajama Story Time at the Kothe Memorial Library.

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging supporting national campaign on isolation, loneliness in older adults WATERLOO — Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEi3A) is pleased to announce that it is supporting a national campaign led by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), in collaboration with the AARP Foundation, to raise awareness of the growing problem of social isolation and loneliness in older Americans. It is estimated that one in five adults over age 50 are affected by isolation, a problem that has been

associated with higher rates of chronic disease, depression, dementia and death.

This topic is the focus of the annual Eldercare Locator Home for the Holidays Campaign, developed to encourage discussion of important issues affecting older Americans at a time of the year when family and friends often gather together. The campaign features a consumer brochure, “Expand Your Circles: Prevent Isolation and

Loneliness As You Age,” which offers information and resources to help older adults reduce their risk of becoming isolated or lonely.

As part of the national network of 622 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and the more than 250 Title VI Native American aging programs, providing crucial home and community-based services and supports for older adults in virtually every community in the nation, NEI3A is uniquely positioned

to shine a light on this growing problem and to help find solutions.

“Because our agency is on the frontlines of helping older Iowans live with dignity and independence in their homes, connecting them to an array of in-home services so vital to their well-being, we are often the first to realize that an older adult is isolated and lonely,” said Donna Harvey, CEO of NEI3A. “That’s why we believe our participation in this national campaign

can have such a major impact locally.”

We hope to raise awareness of the problem of isolation and loneliness in a number of ways, including one-onone counseling with our clients and leveraging traditional and social media to spread the word. Working with the strong, local coalition of government, nonprofit and private sector organizations interested in issues affecting older adults, we also hope to build consensus for the development of

solutions that will alleviate this problem for those suffering today and for those who may be at risk in the future.

For more information about services in your area or to receive the consumer brochure “Expand Your Circles: Prevent Isolation and Loneliness as You Age,” contact LifeLong Links toll-free at 866-468-7887.

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A-P High School announces first trimester academic awards Aplington-Parkersburg High School announced its first trimester academic awards last week. Awards were presented in the following areas: A-Team Medal Recipient (first time at 3.95 GPA); A-Team (3.95 GPA); Academic Letter (first time at 3.33 GPA); B = Academic Bar (3.33 GPA); H = Honor Roll (3.00 GPA); I = Academic Improvement (0.50 GPA Improvement from last Trimester); P= Perfect Attendance.

Freshman Awards Molly Benning (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Abigail Blockhus (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Jenna Boring (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Jared Brouwer (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll)Trevon Brown (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Ainsley Brungard (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Rachel Cline (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Grace Coates (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Karson DeGroote (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Alexia Dewater (Honor Roll); Colby Diekman (Honor Roll); Sarah Dominy (Honor Roll); Luke Edeker (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Jaycie Ellis (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Sarah Gaul (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Connor Guldager (Perfect Attendance); Megan Johnson (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Payton Johnson (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Mersadies Johnston (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Sophia Jungling (Honor Roll); Ella Junker (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Jacob Kalkwarf (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Brodey Key (Honor Roll); Nathan Klahsen (Honor Roll); Ethan Krueger (Perfect Attendance); Cole Lehr (Honor Roll); Devon Meester (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Jalen Meyer (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Ayden Morris (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Diana Mulder (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Benjamin Mundt (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Jasmine Nichols-Moore (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Gannon Oberhauser (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Riley Oberhauser (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Noah Oldenburger (Honor Roll); Michael Pruisner (Honor Roll); Kolbi Rice (Perfect Attendance); Kobe Riherd (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Zachary Self (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Jillian Simon (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Katlyn Swieter (Academic letter, Academic bar, Hon-

or Roll); Carter Thompson (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Gwendolyn Thorne (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Carly Troyna (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Myranda Truax (Honor Roll); Megan Webber (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Carson Weichers (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance).

Sophomore Awards Haley Anderson (Perfect Attendance); Samuel Bachman (Honor Roll); Silas Barrett (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Lauren Berard-Abbas (Honor Roll); Jenna Bruns (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Isaac Capper (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Brandon Cooley (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Carter Cuvelier (Honor Roll); Erica Daniel (Honor Roll); Regan Davis (Academic Improvement); Tristan Easton (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Daxton Engelkes (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic improvement); Avari Everts (A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Liliana Everts (Perfect Attendance); Avery Fischer (Honor Roll); Kylie Fobian (Honor Roll, Academic improvement); Lucas Foxen (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Avery Groen (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Westin Hansen (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); James Johnson (Honor Roll); Lincoln Johnson (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Madison Johnson (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Matthew Kellum (Academic Improvement); Morgan Knock (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Lauren Lupkes (Academic bar, Honor Roll, Academic improvement); Jack Maitland (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Nora Mann (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Alec Maske (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Colby Merryweather (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Hudson Morris(Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Kayla Nisius (Honor Roll); Benjamin Ogle (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Josie Oldenburger (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Madison Oldenburger (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); McKenna Oldenburger (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Miranda Oldenburger (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Lauren Olson (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Aaron Price (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Samantha Quandt (Academic Improvement); Hunter Saul (Honor Roll); Joe Schipper (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); McKenna Tingle (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); McKenna Truax (Academic Improvement); Landen Wessels (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Mason Wessels (Academic Improvement).

Junior Awards Jacob Abbas (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Baylee Beadle (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Tyler Bergman (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Tristan Bovy (Honor Roll); Shelby Brannon (Honor Roll); Julie Brissette (Academic bar, Honor Roll, Academic

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improvement); Hunter Brouwer (Honor Roll); Grady Brungard (A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Bryce Campbell (Perfect Attendance); Hannah Cline (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Leah Decker (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Canon DeGroote (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Thomas Dominy (Honor Roll); Everett Eggleston (Honor Roll); Dylan Ellis (Honor Roll); Brent Gibson (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Andrew Haan (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Heidi Haugstad (A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Sadie Heine (Honor Roll); Coby Hoff (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Liam Houlgrave (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Collin Johnson (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Landon Johnson (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Hunter Jungling (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Lexie Jungling (Academic Improvement); Gabrielle Kampman (Honor Roll); Stevie Kellum (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Matthew Klahsen (Honor Roll); Callie Kling (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Samantha Lester (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Samantha Lind (Honor Roll) Joseph Little (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Kaitlin Marlette (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Rhiannon McLane (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Laikyn Miller (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Julia Moran (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Ivy Nolte (Academic Bar, Honor Roll);Alec Oberhauser (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Nicholas Oldenburger (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Christian Olson (Academic bar, Honor Roll, Academic improvement); Clayton Palmer (Academic Improvement, Perfect Attendance); Clara Petersen (A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Brendon Sawyer (Honor Roll); Benjamin Schlamp (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Sidney Schneiderman (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Kyle Sherburne (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Jackson Smith (Honor Roll); Samuel Thorn (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Alen Toric (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Grant Truax (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Mason Tyler (Honor Roll); Madeline Waller (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Hunter Young (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement, Perfect Attendance).

Senior Awards Cade Alberts (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Mickayla Anderson (Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll); Trey Averhoff (Academic Improvement); Riley Barrett (Academic bar, Honor Roll, Academic improvement); Sierra Behrends (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Ab-

igail Benning (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); David Eisentrager (Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Riley Ellermann (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Nicholas Foxen (Honor Roll); Samantha Frey (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Miles Grandon (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Gabrielle Hanken (A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Trevor Haren (Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Nathaniel Hemann (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Korrigan Hippen (A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Hailey Holven (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Danielle Johnson (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Chase Kling (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Emily Klinkenborg (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Melissa Maskevich (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Nicole May (A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Jasmen McGlumphy Hauser (Perfect Attendance); Brandi Meyer (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Kaitlyn Mohwinkle (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Natalee Morris (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Colton Neymeyer (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Alexandria Nicolaus (A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Gena Pierce (Honor Roll); Luke Pruisner (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Ryen Reams (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Cheyenne Reiss (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Kassi Rice (Academic bar, Honor Roll, Academic improvement); Aubrey Rodriguez (Honor Roll); Nevada Rosteck (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Julia Schiller (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Caleb Self (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Jason Sessler (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Samuel Sharp (Honor Roll); Kyla Sill (Academic bar, Honor Roll, Academic improvement); Bailey Steere (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Eike Sutor (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Jessica Swieter (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Jaydan Terrill (A-Team Medal Recipient, A-Team, Academic letter, Academic bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Bailey Thompson (Academic Improvement); Alivia Thorn (Honor Roll); Kelsie Tingle (A-Team, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance); Taylor Trueblood (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Conner Ubben (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Mitchell Van Hauen (Academic bar, Honor Roll, Academic improvement); Kayleigh Walker (Academic Letter, Academic Bar, Honor Roll, Academic Improvement); Mercedes Wessels (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Elizabeth Wolff (Academic Bar, Honor Roll); Ray Wu (Perfect Attendance); Cameron Yost (Academic Improvement); Conner Yost (Honor Roll).

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Kylah My name is Kylah and I am 6 years old. I have one older sister. Some of my favorites are: purple, Cinderella, macaroni and cheese, dolls, and horses. When I am at home I like to play with my cousins and friends. When I am at school I like to go to centers and build with the lincoln logs. Something I have learned in kindergarten is how to stretch out words and write the sounds I hear. A wish I have for Christmas this year is a new doll.

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By BRADEN GOOD The Aplington Parkersburg High School has been awarded a very hard to achieve safety award. The award has only been given out to eight schools other than A-P in the state of Iowa. The award is given out to the schools who are able to have a plan in set when someone gets hurt and

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Although solid manure is easier to transport, liquid manure generally retains more nitrogen, especially if it is stored in a deep pit rather than a lagoon.

According to Andersen, manure storage systems of the future will likely be designed to retain even higher nutrient levels.

Another component of manure management includes precision application. Thanks to advancements in GPS technology, manure application tools have allowed farmers to better target their acres using variable rate control and yield analyses. The trick to benefiting from these advanced tools also involves optimum timing of application.

“Immediate injection or incorporation will reduce ammonia volatilization and retain 95 to 100 percent of the nitrogen content in the soil,” says Dr. Jim Friedericks, Outreach and Education Advisor at AgSource Laboratories.

“Broadcasting or surface application will reduce retention from 70 to 90 percent.”

Lastly, alternative options such as selling manure or composting give livestock farmer’s flexibility in managing their fertilizer source. However, depending on the size of the farm, certain rules and regulations must be followed to ensure land and water resources are safeguarded. Farmers who have questions about these guidelines can contact the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers for a free and confidential consultation.

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Over 60 farmers attended the event to learn how to better manage their fertilizer source on and off the farm.

“The first thing you’ve got to do is determine how much manure you need and where it should be applied,” noted Abe Sandquist, founder of Natural Fertilizer Services. Addressing manure needs is a game of building organic matter and maintaining soil fertility.

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Mid-America purchases The Aurelia Star Mid-America Publishing Corporation is pleased to announce its purchase of The Aurelia Star and Marcell Publishing, LLC from Marci Brown, of Cherokee, effective Dec. 14.

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 journalism 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 EclipseNews-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 news-

papers, 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, 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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Church Services PARKERSBURG BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 701 3RD AVE 319-346-2028 Handicap Accessible www.bethelparkersburg Facebook: Bethel Parkersburg Wednesday, December 14 6:30 p.m. - Choir Thursday, December 15 9 a.m. - Quilting Sunday, December 18 9 a.m.

--Worship/Holy Communion 10 a.m. --- Coffee/Fellowship 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School/ Confirmation Class

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Joseph Romeo 501 4th Street P.O. Box 668 319-346-1208 cbcpburg@gmail.com www.calvaryparkersburg.com *Like us on FaceBook* 9 a.m. - Sunday School 10:15 a.m. - Morning Worship FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Matthew Brooks 234-2071 SUNDAY: 11:00 AM Worship Service Communion first Sunday of each month www.faithparkersburg.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 401 3rd Street Parkersburg, IA 50665 Shepherding Pastor: Mark Eggleston Web site: firstcongregationalparkersburg.com Email: fccpburg@gmail.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER @congochurch Wednesday, December 14 1:30 p.m. - Ladies Guild 6:30 p.m. - AWANA 7:30 p.m. - GLOWhs Saturday, December 17 9 a.m. - Youth Christmas Program practice Sunday, December 18 8:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service 9:15 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service 6 p.m. - Youth Christmas Program 7 p.m. - REACHms Christmas Party Monday, December 19 6:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Group Community Meal Wednesday, December 21 9 a.m. - MOPS 6:20 p.m. - AWANA 7:30 p.m. - GLOWhs HOLY FAMILY PARISH Rev. David Kucera, Pastor www.holyfamilycatholicparish.com Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - St. Patrick, Parkersburg Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - St. Gabriel, Reinbeck Tuesday: 5:15 p.m. - St. Patrick, Parkersburg Wednesday: Check bulletin for time Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - St. Gabriel, Reinbeck Friday: 7:30 a.m. - St. Patrick, Parkersburg HOPE REFORMED CHURCH 611 4th St. 319-346-1575 HopeInParkersburg.org Pastor John White

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Wednesday, December 14 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Children’s Program Practice 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - JUMP Pizza Party Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. - Sunday School 10 a.m. - Worship (Live Webcast of Service) Camp Hope Saturday, December 24 7 p.m. - Christmas Eve service PARKERSBURG CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor Rus Boersma 807 Grant St., Parkersburg (Handicapped Accessible) Live streaming of Sunday services at: www.parkersburg-crc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. - Sunday School 6 p.m. Evening Worship Wednesday: 9 a.m. - Prayer Time 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. - Life Plus and Young Peoples Society 1:30 p.m. - Sunshine Circle (1st & 3rd Wednesday) PARKERSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse (Handicap Accessible) 319-346-1076 Sunday 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service 11:30 - Fellowship Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Bible Study at the church Thursday 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study at Sue T’s house (812 4th St.)

PEACE LUTHERAN FELLOWSHIP Peace Lutheran Fellowship S.A.W.C. of the ELCA Meeting At Parkersburg Civic Center Thursday: 9:30 a.m. Cafe Chat at 3 C’s.

Public Welcome Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship www.peacelutheranfellowship.com THE STUDENT CONNECTION 729 11th St. Aplington, IA (the old Amvet Hall) Wednesdays: 3:30pm-5:30pm Early Herd (for any 6th grade student) 6:30pm-8:15pm Herd (for any 7-8th grade student) Sundays: 6:00pm-8:30pm One-Eighty (for any High School student) Youth Director: Adam Dohrn, 319404-1582, adamnicholas@hotmail. com

APLINGTON APLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Elton LaBree 1003 Nash St. Aplington, IA 50604 www.aplingtonbaptistchurch.org facebook.com/ AplingtonBaptistChurch 319-347-2311 - Church ”Imperfect People Sharing the Perfect Savior” SUNDAY 9:15 a.m. - Worship Service 10:15 a.m. - Fellowship 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School Small Group Bible Studies (Call office for information) WEDNESDAY 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Early Herd

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APLINGTON EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Michael McLane Wednesday, December 14 6:30 a.m. - Bible Study 3:30 p.m. - Early Herd 5:30 p.m. - Christmas Caroling 6:20 p.m. - Awana 6:30 p.m. - The Herd 6:30 p.m. - Session Meeting Saturday, December 17 9 a.m. - SS Christmas Practice Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service 10:30 a.m. - Fellowship following worship service 5:30 p.m. - Live Nativity with music 6 p.m. - Called Congregational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 180 Tuesday, December 20 6:30 a.m. - Prayer for Church BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Pastor Scott Summers www.bethelreformedchurch.org Wednesday, December 14 Wednesday Night Supper - Ham, cheesy potatoes, corn, dinner rolls, and drinks. Everyone is invited! A free-will offering is taken for the supper.

6:30 p.m. - Power Up 6:45 p.m. - RCYF Community Ministries 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Early Herd (Sixth Graders) 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. - Herd (7th/8th graders) (Both meet at StuCo building in Aplington) Thursday, December 15 7-8 a.m. - Walk away the pounds Sunday, December 18 Morning Worship Service: 9 a.m.

Tape Ministry: Ted & Delores Jungling Infant/Toddler Nursery: Heidi Buseman, Anna Egloff Praise Team: #1 (Verlyn Schipper) Fellowship Hosts: #3 (Chad & Gwen Buss) Information Center Host: Jonathan Koope Fellowship Time: 10:05 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:05 a.m.

Monday, December 20 Walk Away The Pounds: 7-8 a.m.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Brett Vander Berg 905 Caldwell St. Aplington, IA 50604 (319) 347-2444 frcsecretary@iowatelecom.net Wednesday, December 14 5:30 p.m. - Consistory Supper Thursday, December 15 6:30 p.m. - Elder’s Meeting 7 p.m. - Consistory Meeting Friday, December 16 Bongo at Maple Manor - Co-chair Stephanie Schipper Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School - Offering – General - Greeters – Carol L./Rhonda R. - Coffee – Lee/Dorothy Schipper - Music - Lorraine Kalkwarf - Nursery – Rachel Harris HITESVILLE GOSPEL HALL 17527 260th Street, Aplington A Non-Denominational Church SUNDAY: 10:00 AM Sunday School and Ministry of Word 11:00 AM Worship Service 7:00 PM Gospel Service WEDNESDAY 7:30 PM Prayer meeting and Bible

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STOUT REFORMED CHURCH OF STOUT 410 2nd St. - Stout Pastors: Stephen and Olga Shaffer SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. - Worship

OTHER AREA CHURCHES AUSTINVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Jonathan Spronk - Pastor WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Meeting 4:00 p.m. - Early Herd 6:20 p.m. AWANA 6:30 p.m. - 7th & 8th Grade Herd THURSDAY 2nd & 4th - 7:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Worship service 10:45 AM Coffee & Fellowship Time 11:00 AM Sunday School for all ages 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. - 180 meets at Stu-Co Center PLEASANT VALLEY CHURCH 20957 150th St. 2 miles west of IA-14 Rural Holland/Parkersburg (Fully accessible facility) Rev. Rick Vollema 319-346-1090 www.pleasantvalleyonline.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service (Children’s worship available) 10:45 a.m. - Adult Discussion Group Sunday, December 11 5 p.m. - Small Group Bible Study at the church Sunday, December 18 12 p.m. - Lunch for carolers 1:30 p.m. - Caroling Sunday, December 24 4 p.m. - Christmas Eve Program Sunday, December 25 10 a.m. - Christmas Day Worship with communion 2x4’s Mens Bible Study Group Second and Fourth Saturday of each month, 7 a.m. at the church Men’s Breakfast Fellowship Each Monday, 8:30 am at Todd’s in Parkersburg Bible Babes Women’s Study Group Every Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. at the church building beginning again in mid-January

WASHINGTON REFORMED CHURCH 28182 Birch Ave, Ackley Rev. Jack D. Ritsema Phone # 641-847-2817 Sunday services: Sunday School, 9:00am Morning Worship, 10:00am Evening Worship, 7:00pm

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Christmas Trees, Saplings and Stumps When visiting a Christmas tree farm there were, of course, Christmas trees ready for the taking. But I couldn’t help noticing that there were also stumps from Christmases past. Then, too, there were saplings, tiny trees that were recently planted for Christmases yet to come. In one scene I saw converging the past, present, and future.

We never seem to be completely comfortable or at peace with the passing of time. We sometimes yearn for the “good ol’ days,” and then again we try to forget the painful past. We paint a rosy picture of the future, but then we also fear the future. As far as today goes we frequently overlook its possibilities because we’re so focused on the past or the future!

We can take great comfort and acquire the necessary coping skills when dealing with the passing of time by remembering that God is beyond time and that He never changes. When we seek to intentionally connect with Him on a daily basis He provides the necessary stability we need as we navigate between dealing with the past, present, and future. The Bible reminds us that “every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17) It’s been said that the only thing that never changes is the fact that things are always changing. Everything does change, but we can put our faith in the One who never changes! He can be our rock!

So, I’m okay with the scene I observed at the Christmas tree farm with Christmas trees, Christmas tree stumps, and Christmas tree saplings all on display before me. When I think of those Christmas trees of the past, present, and future I’m reminded that the key letters in “Christmas tree” are the letters that spell Christ, the One whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. I find I can handle the changing times when I hold to the truth stated in Hebrews 13:9 in the Bible: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

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Taking steps in the right direction leads to hope. Hope then leads to a better path, and that path will again lead back to hope once again. God is offering hope to all of us and we must be the one who reaches out to grab it.

“Patty” is a young lady who has faced a lot of struggles recently, but has continued to strive forward and seek out help. She had domestic issues and ended up being out on the streets. It was rough. Trying to find a place to stay was difficult as well, even with her mom being here. She ended up staying at a shelter here and was a frequent guest of our breakfast program and church on Sundays.

As she was seeking help, she was also crying out to God ofr Him to intervene. She went through a baptismal class and was baptized recently. She is finding a place to stay and just this morning, she walked up to whoever she could see and told us about her temporary work turning into now a full-time job.

Look at God move and provide! I am so proud for the parts which Nelia and I have had the chance to play in this through our church here. And I am so proud of “Patty” for her patience, progress and reliance upon God. Please keep praying for her here and the many others in similar situations.

Thank you for your prayers and support and the parts you are also playing in the ministry here.

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SMALL CLAIMS Kidquest Inc. d.b.a. Kidquest Preschool, Aplington v. Samantha J. Christian, Iowa Falls. Judgment for plaintiff on Nov. 28 for $1,250.68 with 2.56 percent interest from Sept. 29 and court costs including $95.

Dillavou Oil Company, Charles City v. Randy Pearson, Shell Rock. Dismissed without prejudice on Nov. 22.

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Scot Steven Dralle, Allison. Judgment for plaintiff on Nov. 28 for $547.20 with 2.56 percent interest from Oct. 19 and court costs including $85.

DISTICT/ ASSOCIATE COURT Drew Allan Johnson, 35, Clarksville, was found guilty by court on Nov. 17 of possession of a controlled substance and sentenced to 90 days jail (suspended) and placed on two years of probation with his driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license revoked for 180 days. He was ordered to pay a $125 surcharge and $155 court costs. A $625 fine was suspended.

Michael Clifford Mishler, 42, of Clarksville, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance second offense on Nov. 30 and was sentenced to four days in jail with credit for time served, placed on two years of probation after receiving two years suspended prison; and was ordered to pay $135 in surcharges (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs.

Victoria Kay Wygle, 52, of Aplington, was found guilty on Nov. 28 of a probation violation on Nov. 18, 2014, on an original conviction of theft in the first degree (C felony). Sentencing was to run concurrently with five years prison for a Black Hawk County Nov. 7 conviction for theft in the second degree. Costs were not split out.

Steven Howard Dickerhoff, 32, of Waverly, was found guilty by jury of willful injury causing bodily injury, as amended, on Oct. 17. Sentencing filed on Nov. 28 was for three years of probation (five years of prison was suspended), a $750 fine, $262.50 surcharges and $413 court costs (including $150 toward attorney fees) and $222.72 restitution. Butler County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office filed a complaint of first-degree burglary, which would have been a B-felony if found, on Aug. 11 for an Aug. 4 occurrence.

Jada Angeline Oakes, 30, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance (count one) and was sentenced to two days in jail (178 more days suspended) and was placed

on probation for one year. Count two was dismissed. She was ordered to pay $135 in surcharges (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs.

Parkersburg Police filed the complaint the same day, both April 27.

Thomas Gunther Ryan Bailey, 30, of Aredale received a deferred judgment on Nov. 30 for a finding of possession of a controlled substance, first offense, and was ordered to pay $135 surcharges (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs. Butler County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office filed a complaint June 13 following a June 12 incident. Count two was dismissed.

Todd Allen Thomas, 50, of Dumont, was found guilty by court of possession of a controlled substance, first offense, and was sentenced on Nov. 30 to 90 days jail (suspended); had his driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license revoked for 180 days; and was ordered to pay $135 in surcharge (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs. Butler County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office filed a complaint on July 13 for a July 1 incident.

Todd Seaver Knutson, 34, of Savage, Minn., was found guilty by court of driving while license under suspension and ordered to pay a $250 fine, $87.50 surcharge and $100 court costs. Butler County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office filed the complaint on Aug. 3 after an Aug. 2 incident.

James Arlen Cummings, 26, of Clarksville, pleaded guilty on Nov. 21 to possession of a controlled substance, first offense, and was sentenced on Nov. 30 to two days in jail with credit for time served, had his driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license revoked (standard is 180 days but not listed) and was ordered to pay $135 surcharges (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs. Clarksville Police filed a complaint the same day as the incident, Aug. 24.

SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Dollar amounts in order listed are fines, surcharge and court costs.

Failure to comply with safety regulations rules â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jesse Lars Jensen, Lime Springs, $50, $17.50, $60; Shawn Lewis Cooper, Littleton, Colo., $50, $17.50, $60; John Thomas Flessner, Wellsburg, $50, $17.50, $60; Operating non-registered vehicle â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Emily Lou Brocka, Hampton, $50, $22.50, $60; Permitting unauthorized person to drive â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dana Marie Vanlangen, Hampton, $230, $75, $60; Registration violation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Becky Eileen Anderson, Greene, $23, $7, $60;

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Speeding 55 or under zone (1-5 over) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Casey Michael Steven Waddell, Hampton, $23, $7, $60; Paige R. Morrison, Clarksville, $20, $12, $60; Jessica Marie Smith, Parkersburg, $20, $7, $60; Allen Lee Tanner, Creston, $20, $7, $60; Speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 over) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Timothy Wayne Albrecht, Waverly, $46, $14, $60; Kimberly Amia Jeter, Lees Summit, Mo., $40, $14, $60; Terry Lee Lavies, Austinville, $46, $14, $60; Jordan Biggerstaff, Sioux City, $40, $19, $60; Thomas James Leners, Winterset, $40, $14, $60; Reed Alan Aswegen, Parkersburg, $40, $14, $60; Shelby A. Hines, Dumont, $40, $19, $60; Keith Kevin Christensen, Steamboat Rock, $40, $14, $60; James Erwin Kuker, Waterloo, $40, $14, $60; Tiffany Jean Walters, Popejoy, $40, $19, $60; Courtney Marie Burkett, Dumont, $40, $14, $60; Douglas Ryan Wilkinson, Cedar Falls, $40, $19, $60; Flando M. Brumfield, Roseland, La. $40, $19, $60; Ricky Allen Sandifer, Nashua, $40, $14, $60; Speeding 55 or und zone (11-15 over) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Illianna Marie Bartsch, Hampton, $92, $33, $60; Patricia Eileen Steffen, Polk City, $92, $33, $60; Jesse Lars Jensen, Lime Springs, $80, $28, $60; Speeding 55 or und zone (16-20 over) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alexis Marie Card, Hampton, $103.50, $31.50, $60; Ashley Kay Sires, Waterloo, $90, $31.50, $60; Unsafe turn or failure to give signal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Justin Joseph Palmieri, West Bend, $100, $40, $60 TRANSFERS Nov. 23 to Nov. 29 Affidavit: Jeremy D. And Kai L. Scoles To The Public; Tr. Comm. 1723 Ft. N. S.E.. 33-90-15; Tr. Comm. 1873 Ft. N. S.E. Cor. 33-90-15; 2016-2618.

Mortgage: Jeremy D. And Kai L. Scoles To Wells Fargo Bank; Tr. Comm. 1723 Ft. N. S.E. Cor. 33-90-15; Tr. Comm. 1873 Ft. N. S.E. Cor. 33-9015; 2016-2619.

Affidavit: Lesley A. Mcinroy (Shipp) To The Public; Beg. N.W. Cor. 8-9316; 2016-2620.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Lesley A. Mcinroy (Shipp) To James R. And Nancy K. Wright; Beg. N.W. Cor. 8-93-16; 2016-2621, G.W.H.160329.

Mortgage: James R. And Nancy K. Wright To M.E.R.S., Veridian Credit Union; Beg. N.W. Cor. 8-93-16; 20162622.

Mortgage: Brad Lewis To First Security Bank & Trust Company; Bristow

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Deed-Misc. And Groundwater Hazard: David J. Eimers, David Joe Eimers Est. To Michael J. Kramer And Amy S. Berger; Exc. Parcel C 29-93-16; 20162624, G.W.H.160330.

Affidavit: Bill Thompson To The Public; Bristow Lot: 28; Bristow Lot 29; Bristow Lot: 30; 2016-2625.

Mortgage: Bill C. And Susan M. Thompson To Royal United Mortgage L.L.C.; Shell Rock Lot: 30; Shell Rock Lot: 29; Shell Rock Lot 28; 2016-2626.

Court Off Deed: Maxine L. Wikert Est., Michael Duane Wikert Ex., Michelle Kay Schipper Ex., To Mattheww. Wikert; W. 54 Ft. Aplington Lot: 2 Block: 41; E. 11 Ft. Aplington Lot: 3 Block: 41; W. 54 Ft. Lt. 2 Of Lt. 32 Auditors Subd. N. 1/2 29-90-17 E. 11 Ft. Lt. 3 Of Lt. 32 Auditors Subd. N. 1/2 29-90-17; 2016-2627.

Release: Green Belt Bank & Trust To Steven John Hackbarth; 2016-2628 And -2629.

Mortgage: Todd W. And Danielle D. Barth To Veridian Credit Union; Comm. N.W. Cor. E. 1/2 N.W. 15-9117; 2016-2630.

Survey Plat: Steve Busse To Birley Family Farms L.L.C., Grant Kampman; Parcel C S.W. Cor. 6-90-17; 2016-2631.

Finance Statem: Daniel John Feckers To Commodity Credit Corporation; N.E. S.E.; 26-93-15; 2016-2632.

Quit Claim Deed: Laura L. (Shapley) Havlik And Jason R. Havlik; Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 2 Block: 17; Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 3 Block: 17; Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 4 Block: 17; W. 1/2 Of Alley Adjacent Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks.

Lot: 2 Block: 17; Entire Alley Between Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks.

Lot: 3 Block: 17; Entire Alley Between Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks.

Lot: 4 Block: 17; 2016-2633.

Release: Lincoln Savings Bank To Dennis D. And Carolyn Jean Kramer; 2016-2634.

Tax Lien Releas: Iowa Department Of Revenue To Keith J. Irlmeier; 20162635.

Release: The Member Group, P.H.H. Mortgage Corporation To Janice Brown; 2016-2636.

Mortgage: Kathleen K. And Dennis R. Hobson To M.E.R.S., Veridian Credit Union; Greene Thorps Add Lot 1 Block: 1; Greene Thorps Add Lot: 2 Block: 1; 2016-2637.

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Survey Plat: Steve Busse To Viola Kalkwarf Trust, Dale Hansmann, John Kalkwarf Est.; N.W. Fr. Parcel D 1991-17; 2016-2652.

Survey Plat: Steve Busse To Viola Kalkwarf Trust, Dale Hansmann, John Kalkwarf Est.; W. 1/2 Parcel E 1991-17; Parcel F S.W. 19-91-17; 20162653.

Mortgage: Greg And Teri L. Dickman To M.E.R.S., Freedom Mortgage Corporation; Parcel A S.E. N.W. 2-9216; 2016-2654.

Release: Iowa Title Guaranty, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. To Kristin M. And Stacey L. Sherburne; 20162655.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Ryan And Jordan Destival To Charly R. Trostel; Allison Lot: 78; 2016-2656, G.W.H.160331.

Mortgage: Charly R. Trostel To University Of Iowa Community Credit Union; Allison Lot: 78; 2016-2657 And -2658.

Release: U.S. Bank National Association To Leslie G. And Diane K. Adams; 2016-2659.

Warranty Deed: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation To Iowa Department Of Natural Resources, State Of Iowa; S. 4 Acres W. 1/4 N.W. S.E. 1-91-18; 2016-2660.

Mortgage: Lori A. (Moses) Cain And Michael A. Cain To M.E.R.S., Veridian Credit Union; Parcel B N.E. 20-90-15; 2016-2661.

Mortgage: Brian K. And Jana L. Surratt To Veridian Credit Union; Parkersburg Tuve/Klinkenborg Add Lot: 19; 2016-2662.

Mortgage Subord: Veridian Credit Union, Brian K. And Jana L. Surratt To Veridian Credit Union; 2016-2663.

Mortgage: Douglas A. And Erin C. Hansen To First Security State Bank; Parcel N N.E. S.E. 13-90-15; 20162664.

Release: M.E.R.S., Lincoln Savings Bank To Craig T. Ohloff; 2016-2665.

Release: U Of I Credit Union To Jeremiah R. And Tanya M. Hook; 20162666.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Roberta C. Scott To Brian Lee Uhlenhopp And Melissa Ann Wunsch; Greene Thorps Add. Lot: 14 Block 6; 2016-2667, G.W.H.160332.

Mortgage Modify: David J. And Sara L. Wolff To Lincoln Savings Bank; 2016-2668.

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Court Off Deed: Lelia M. Norton, Deceased, James D. Norton, Ex. To James D. Norton; Und. 1/2 Int. Part Of N. 64 A. E. 1/2 S. Of R.R. S.E. 18-9215; James D. Norton, Ex. Und. 1/2 Int. S. 1/2 S.E. S.W. 5-92-15; Und. 1/2. Int. E. 1/2 Exc. N.W. 8-92-15; Und. 1/2 Int. W. 1/2 Exc. N.E. 8-92-15; Und. 1/2 Int. E. 1/2 Exc. N.E. 8-92-15; 2016-2638.

Mortgage Modify: Kenneth Eggers To Lincoln Savings Bank; 2016-2639.

Mortgage: Michael J. Kramer And Amy S. Berger To American Savings Bank; Comm. S. 1/4 Cor. Exc. Parcel C 29-93-16; 2016-2640.

Tax Liens: Philip H. And Sheila B. Berger To Internal Revenue Service, Department Of The Treasury; 20162641.

Release: Veridian Credit Union To Gerald M. And Candy L. Brandt; 20162642.

Release: Veridian Credit Union To Cynthia L. Lentz; 2016-2643.

Quit Claim Deed: North Butler Community School District, Eric Bixby To City Of Greene Iowa; Comm. S.E. Cor. S.E. S.E. 2-93-17; Part Of Parcel R S.E. S.E. 2-93-17; 2016-2644.

Quit Claim Deed: North Butler Community School District, Eric Bixby To City Of Greene Iowa; Beg. S.W. Cor. S.E.S.E. 2-93-17; Part Of Parcel S S.E. S.E. 2-93-17; 2016-2645.

Release: Marine Credit Union, United Methodist Ministers Service Credit Union To Alan L. And Marcia R. Knock; 2016-2646.

Mortgage: Todd M. Kalkwarf To Lincoln Savings Bank, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.; Beg. S.E. Cor. S.W. 19-91-17; 2016-2647.

Survey Plat: Steve Busse To Ricky And Jean Gersema; Parkersburg Savages Add. Lot: 1 Block: 6; Parkersburg Savages Add. Lot: 2 Block: 6; 20162648.

Affidavit: Gregory M. Lievens To The Public; Vacated 20 Ft. Aplington Block: 42; 2016-2649.

Miscellaneous: City Of Aplington, Jason Mehmen To The Public; Vacated 20 Ft. Of Alley Aplington; Resolution No. 480-16; 2016-2650.

Deed- Misc.: City Of Aplington, Jason Mehmen To Larry D. And Linda J. Kluiter, Dennis T. And Julie J. Jungling, Butler County Iowa; 20 Ft. Alley Lying North Aplington Lot: 8 Block: 42; N. 60 Ft. W 5 Ft. Aplington Lot: 9 Block: 42; 20 Ft. Vacated Alley N. 1/2 Aplington Lot: 11; W. 139.2 Ft. E. 236.6 Ft. 20 Ft. Vacated Alley Aplington Block: 42; 20 Ft. Vacated Alley N. 1/2 Aplington

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ECLIPSE News-Review | Wednesday, December 14, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ 11

LEGALS Butler County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Log Monday, December 5: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers assisted with a medical call, assisted a motorist, and received a report of two controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 11:02 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of 5th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 11:12 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 13800 block of 240th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 2:09 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 16200 block of Royal Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 4:18 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 188. â&#x20AC;˘ 6:05 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and Cedar Ave. Tuesday, December 6: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, and received a report of a controlled burn. â&#x20AC;˘ 7:59 a.m.: Officers received a vandalism report in the 26100 block of 180th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 10:14 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 30700 block of 110th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 11:36 a.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 100 block of N. Audubon St., Aredale. â&#x20AC;˘ 1:33 p.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 300 block of N. 5th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 3:58 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 400 block of Howard St.

Wednesday, December 7: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed two traffic stops and assisted with two medical calls. â&#x20AC;˘ 11:48 a.m.: Officers were called to a report of a family domestic matter in the 28600 block of Liberty Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 7:07 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 16500 block of Quarry Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 8:45 p.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 700 block of S. Cherry St. Thursday, December 8: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed two traffic stops and assisted with a medical call. â&#x20AC;˘ 6:02 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 1100 block of Mason Way. â&#x20AC;˘ 8:50 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter on Highway 57 between New Hartford and Parkersburg. â&#x20AC;˘ 11:21 a.m.: Officers took a theft report. â&#x20AC;˘ 8:33 p.m.: Officers executed a traffic stop near the intersection of S. Main St. and E. Vine St. Officers arrested Rodney Cornwell, 53, of Lamont, for fifth degree theft (stealing pop cans out of recepticle.) He was held for court. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:05 p.m.: Officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 31500 block of Highway 14.

Friday, December 9: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with two medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of a controlled burn.

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â&#x20AC;˘ 11:06 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 200 block of Miners St. â&#x20AC;˘ 2:01 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 500 block of 5th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 3:05 p.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 27600 block of Temple Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 4:12 p.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 400 block of N. Lori St. Sunday, December 11: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed two traffic stops and assisted with three medical calls. â&#x20AC;˘ 12:31 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 57 and Sinclair Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 7:18 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 17600 block of Birch Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 7:55 a.m.: Officers received a vandalism report in the 1000 block of Railroad St. â&#x20AC;˘ 3:08 p.m.: Officers were called to a skid loader fire in the 21000 block of Keystone Ave., Allison. â&#x20AC;˘ 5:15 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highways 188 and 3. â&#x20AC;˘ 5:59 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 57 and Dodge Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 5:59 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and 220th St.

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UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, POSTAGE... ...........................................................$133.70 IOWA MUNICIPAL WORKERS COMP, WORK COMP .............................................$7,435.00 US CELLULAR, CELL PHONE ...........$416.23 IPERS, BENEFITS ...........................$1,680.14 WATERLOO OIL CO, VEHICLE FUEL .............. ........................................................$1,497.01 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, LAWNMOWER MAINT ................................................$529.93 PAYROLL, WAGES ..........................$8,565.40 Motion by Ballhagen 2nd by Ragsdale to approve consent agenda, minutes and bills as presented. Aye 4 Nay 0. Motion Carried.

Upon Mayor Anderson reading of ORDINANCE NO 400 ADDITION TO TITLE 10 OF THE NEW HARTFORD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR A MAINTENANCE FEE FOR THE NEW HARTFORD WATER UTILITY AND SANITARY SEWER UTILITY it was moved by Bennett 2nd by Ballhagen to approve ORDINANCE NO 400. AYE 4 NAY 0 Motion Carried ROLL CALL: Gordy Ballhagen Aye; Reece Ragsdale Aye; Raymond Mobley Aye; Georgia Bennett Aye Moved by Ballhagen to waive two additional readings of ORDINANCE #400 2nd by Mobley.

Aye 4 Nay 0 Motion Carried. ROLL CALL: Gordy Ballhagen Aye; Reece Ragsdale Aye; Raymond Mobley Aye; Georgia Bennett Aye Mayor Anderson declares Ordinance #400 is now adopted and will go into effect in January, Cole Maintenance Dept reports: Well # 1. Waiting to hear back from radio reads for quote; Capping the well will need to take place in the spring; City Hall roof quotes discussed; Road Signs Replacement Project grant discussed; Mig Welder quote discussed for City Shop; Request from Methodist Church to clear the snow from parking area.

Motion made by Ballhagen 2nd byRagsdale to purchase Mig Welder not to exceed$1700.00 .

Aye 4 Nay 0. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Bennett 2nd by Ragsdale to clean the Methodist Church parking area for a fee of$25.00 per storm. Aye 4 Nay 0 Motion Carried.

City Engineer Lyle TeKippe discusses: Updated Drainage Project will be discussed during the next meeting; Annexation project was discussed.

It was determined building permit was not required for Joel Gersema.

Mobley suggested erecting cement retainage walls for flood mitigation on the east end of town.

2017 Water Tower Painting Project discussed.

Motion to approve New Hartford Fire Dept and Ambulance 2017 Officers made by Bennett 2nd by Ragsdale Aye 4 Nay 0 Motion Carried.

Motion made Bennett 2nd by Ragsdale to set budget workshop on February 1st, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. Aye 4 Nay 0 Motion Carried.

After discussion of selling extra ambulance was made Ballhagen volunteered to research.

Ballhagen attended the DNR Workshop. Reports workshop was in regards of raising homes.

Midwest One Bank met with Mayor and Clerk for possible interests.

Mayor mentioned the overall city utility collections is looking great. Council concerns: Signs on berm and trailers on west end of town. Motion made by Bennett 2nd by Ragsdale to adjourn at 7:46 p.m.

Attest: Shawna Hagen, City Clerk Signed: Mayor John M. Anderson

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Public Notice OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF NEW HARTFORD DECEMBER 7, 2016 MINUTES Roll Call: Gordy Ballhagen, Georgia Bennett, Raymond Mobley, Reece Ragsdale ABSENT: Larry Bass Others Present: Jr. Cole, Lee Roy Gerloff, Steve Latwesen, Lyle TeKippe Mayor Anderson called regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. asking for approval of the minutes and bills.

REVENUES: General$8793.96; Road Use$5756.40; Water Utilities$6700.63; Sewer Utilities$5676.11; Sewer Surcharge$2982.51; Total All Funds$29909.61; LOST Oct$2825.12 EXPENDITURES: General$19464.19 Road Use$30941.75; Debit Service$4276.56 TIF$.

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By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review DIKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Moving from Iowa to Texas is a life-changing event.

But for Sydney Petersen, her commitment to the University of Texas volleyball program last Wednesday was made in part because she felt the Austin campus maintained a Midwestern feel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obviously a great, big school,â&#x20AC;?

Petersen said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but not as big as I thought which made me think, wow, I could see myself here.â&#x20AC;?

The 5-foot-3 Dike-New Hartford junior libero, named to the elite all-state team last month after helping lead the Wolverines to the Class 3A championship, was also considering Iowa State and Northern Iowa, the latter of which is helmed by Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Bobbi.

There was no doubt that Bobbi Petersen, head volleyball coach, wanted to recruit Sydney to join the Panthers.

But Sydney said that when talking about making her college decision, being a coach and being a mother were separate avenues for Bobbi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She put all those coaching things aside â&#x20AC;Ś when she was talking to me as my mother,â&#x20AC;? Sydney said.

Sydney also reached out to her allstate twin sister Baylee for advice in making the final decision.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still undecided on what she wants to study when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Texas, but Sydney said that from a volleyball standpoint, the Longhornsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; championship pedigree speaks for itself.

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Upon vote, all ayes.

There was a motion by Thorne, seconded by Bruns to approve the liquor license renewal for Legend Trail Clubhouse subject to ABD approval. Upon vote, all ayes.

The City Council discussed the use of Miracle Park by the Iowa Wireless Amateur Radio Network and reviewed a request letter submitted in June, 2017. There was a motion by Timmer, seconded by Schuck to approve of the use.

Upon vote, all ayes.

The City Council discussed upcoming IDOT construction on Highway 57 east of Parkersburg and problems created during this construction. Concerns include excess wear and tear on nearby city and county roads and safety issues during severe weather on Railroad Street where it goes over Phelps Creek.

Janice Johnson, Parkersburg Economic Development, commended Parkersburg continued growth and development and stated everything is going well.

Mayor Bernard announced that the Parkersburg Fire Department has recently been awarded a grant for equipment in the amount of$3,500.00. He also stated the Fire Department has openings for any citizens who want to become a firefighter and applications are at city hall for anyone who is interested in serving the community in this way.

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history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re way good,â&#x20AC;?

Sydney said.

There is also the appeal of getting world-class instruction not just from Texas head coach Jerritt Elliott but also from assistant coach Erik Sullivan, who is in charge of helping the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defensive specialists.

Sullivan was Team USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s libero for the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indoor volleyball team at the 2004 Summer Olympics and was named team leader of the bronze-medal-winning 2016 menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indoor Olympics team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It got me very excited that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be working with the DSes,â&#x20AC;? Sydney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pumped to have him teach me.â&#x20AC;?

Petersen plays club volleyball for the Club of Iowa team based out of Waterloo/Cedar Falls. She says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready now to get back to focusing on finishing out her high school days in Dike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like taking something off my shoulders,â&#x20AC;? Sydney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now I can focus on high school, keeping my grades up, playing volleyball and getting better.â&#x20AC;?

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Mayor Perry Bernard called the meeting to order and led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Bernard recognized the contributions of Dennis and Sharon Bartels to the Parkersburg community and asked the City Council and those in attendance to have a moment of silence and prayer on behalf of the Bartels family.

Motion by Schuck, seconded by Thorne to approve the minutes. Upon vote, all ayes.

Motion by Timmer, seconded by Schuck to approve the bills. Upon vote, all ayes.

Mayor Bernard stated he has heard requests from residents who are looking to help out the community in one way or another. He stated the city has a questionnaire at city hall for any resident who wants to help out the community in any way or is interested to serve on a local board or commission.

Rod Luhring stated the new sander is currently on order and the old sander will be used until the new sander is here. Councilman Knock asked about the water plant pipes needing work or replacement. Scott Barrett stated his recommendation that the city hire this done when the time comes.

Maggie Burger, Speer Financial, provided the Mayor and City Council with a TIF and debt service report update. Ms. Burger highlighted aspects of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial condition and current debt position. Ms. Burger recommended the city look at any projects being considered using debt proceeds now to schedule a gradual reduction in debt service needs over time rather than reduce them all at one time. She discussed annual appropriation versus non-annually appropriated TIF debt and its impact on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt service capacity. Parkersburg also continues to show above average growth. Ms. Burger stated that Parkersburg has a remaining debt capacity not obligated of$4,803,962.00 or 81.95% of the amount possible, which she stated is an outstanding remaining debt capacity amount for a city our size.

Maggie Burger introduced resolution #953 setting a date for public hearing on the proposed 2017 amendment to the urban renewal plan for Parkersburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban renewal area. She also described the future proceedings that will be needed to approve of the plan amendment and the TIF rebate agreements being considered for Highway 57 Auto, Wood Vision, and the Parkersburg hotel project. There was a motion by Bruns, seconded by Knock to schedule the public hearing for the 2017 amendment to our urban renewal plan for January 9, 2017 at 7pm at the Parkersburg Civic Center. Upon vote, all ayes.

Officer Nathan Sahr asked the Mayor, City Council, and residents to watch out for scams that are taking place. He reminded everyone not to send any money to anyone promising to give money later. He also reminded everyone to abide by city rules regarding parking on city streets during snow emergencies; to make sure sidewalks are cleared of snow and ice within 48 hours of a snowfall, and to not shovel or plow snow onto city streets.

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Public Notice MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON NOVEMBER 29, 2016.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Rusty Eddy with members Rex Ackerman and Tom Heidenwirth present. Also present were Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer, Sheriff Jason Johnson, Engineer John Riherd, Greg Barnett, Plainfield, Iowa and Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer gave the Board a recap of the visit

by Iowa Communities Assurance Pool. It was a good inspection with few findings. Mitch will file a statement of action taken.

No public comment received.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Board acknowledged receipt of Manure Management Plan Annual Updates for Acknowledge receipt of Manure Management Plan Annual Updates for Freedom Farm; Marton/Parker Finisher Farm; Luebbers Finisher Farm; Hosch Finisher Farm; Steere East Finisher Farm; Asche West Finisher Farm; and Allan Finisher Farm Moved by Ackerman, second by Eddy to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 A.M. to Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried.

The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on November 29, 2016.

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On lightly floured surface, roll out one puff pastry sheet to roughly 8-by-12 inches. Brush top with egg and thinly spread 1/2 cup preserves over dough. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup shredded cheese and 1 tablespoon rosemary, lightly pressing cheese mixture into dough. Fold

short end of dough over to enclose cheese mixture and lightly roll to seal. Cut into 15 1/2-inch strips. Repeat with remaining puff pastry and ingredients.

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ECLIPSE News-Review | Wednesday, December 14, 2016 • 15

Falcon girls move to 3-0 FAIRBANK – In a close battle, the Aplington-Parkersburg girls’ basketball team was able to remain undefeated with a 35-33 victory at Wapsie Valley last Friday night.

Dani Johnson and Avari Everts scored eight points each for the Falcons (3-0, 2-0 NICL East), with Johnson adding a team-high 13 rebounds and Kaitlyn Mohwinkle contributing five points and four blocks.

A-P held a 15-14 lead at halftime and was able to stay a step ahead of Wapsie Valley to come out on top.

The Falcons face their biggest test to date, Class 1A No. 7 AGWSR, in Ackley on Tuesday, and will play Waterloo Columbus in Parkersburg on Friday.

Dike-New Hartford senior Trent Johnson turns Clarion-Goldfield’s Dakota Hennigar to his back during a semifinal match at the Keith Vry Invitational Saturday. (John Jensen/Eclipse News-Review photo)

Johnson wins title at Keith Vry Invite PARKERSBURG – Dike-New Hartford’s Trent Johnson won the 152-pound championship at Saturday’s Keith Vry Invitational at Aplington-Parkersburg High School.

Johnson defeated Don Bosco’s Jeremy Schmitz by technical fall, with a score of 22-6.

Don Bosco won the team title with 184 team points. Dike-New Hartford was fourth with 131.5 points, with A-P-Grundy Center scoring 42 points for 11th place.

The Wolverines had two runners-up, with Keaton Dudden the 2nd-place finisher at 132 pounds and Noah Heathcott second at 170 pounds. Chase Ahrends (285), Tanner Smith (160), Nathan Schmitt (126) and Grant Bixby (113) all ended their days with victories as third-place winners.

Placewinners for AP-GC were Matthew Klahsen in fourth place at 132 pounds, Nathan Klahsen in fifth at 113 pounds, Grundy Center’s Nolan Freeman in fifth at 220 pounds, Thomas Dominy in sixth place at 138 pounds and Jack Maitland in sixth at 152 pounds.

Keith Vry Invitational At Aplington-Parkersburg Team scores – 1. Don Bosco 184; 2. Clarion-Goldfield 145; 3.

Sumner-Fredericksburg 132; 4. DikeNew Hartford 131.5; 5. Benton Community 96; 6. Belmond-Klemme 89; 7. Tipton 87; 8. Maquoketa Valley 85; 9. Iowa City Regina 59; 10. Highland 48; 11. Aplington-Parkersburg-Grundy Center 42; 12. AGWSR 16; 13.

Osage 9; 14. Waverly-Shell Rock 0.

Individual results (Championship matches and area placewinners) 106 – Daniel Kimball (DB) dec. Austin Lenz (Tip) 11-8. 6. Zack Nicol (DNH).

113 – Easton Larson (DB) pinned Wyatt Bieschke (BC) 1:05. 3. Grant Bixby (D-NH); 5. Nathan Klahsen (AP-GC) 1:39.

120 – Ben Emrich (Tip) pinned Logan Heaberlin (B-K) 3:54.

126 – Connor Johnson (C-G) pinned John Crowley (Tip) 4:24. 3. Nathan Schmitt (D-NH).

132 – Logan Lutgen (DB) pinned Keaton Dudden (D-NH) 1:24. 4. Matthew Klahsen (AP-GC).

138 – Tanner Abbas (C-G) tech fall Austin Hellman (DB) 24-6. 6. Thomas Dominy (AP-GC).

145 – Thomas Even (DB) dec. Carter Seitsinger (S-F) 5-4.

152 – Trent Johnson (D-NH) tech fall Jeremy Schmitz (DB) 22-6. 6. Jack Maitland (AP-GC).

160 – Karsen Seehase (S-F) pinned Bryce Schares (DB) 3:42. 3. Tanner Smith (D-NH).

170 – Mason Carpenter (C-G) dec.

Noah Heathcott (D-NH) 7-0.

182 – Alec McDowell (MV) pinned Bodie Garnier (S-F) 1:54.

195 – Walker Even (DB) major dec.

Brock Meyer (S-F) 13-3.

220 – Blade Durbala (BC) dec. Caleb Meinders (AGWSR) 3-2. 4. Ethan Huntington (D-NH); 5. Nolan Freeman (AP-GC).

285 – Jared Brinkman (ICR) major dec. Cameron Bemino (B-K) 12-4.

3. Chase Ahrends (D-NH); 6. Bryce Campbell (AP-GC).

A-P WV

9 4

6 8 10 7

12 – 35 12 – 33

APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG (35) – Avari Everts 4 0-0 8, Maddie Waller 2 1-2 6, Sophia Jungling 0 0-0 0, Gabbi Kampman 0 0-0 0, Jenna Bruns 1 4-6 6, Clara Petersen 1 0-0 2, Kaitlyn Mohwinkle 2 1-3 5, Kassi Rice 0 0-1 0, Dani Johnson 2 4-7 8. Totals 12 1019 35.

3-pointers: A-P (Waller). Rebounds: A-P 44 (Johnson 13). Assists: A-P 7 (Jungling 3). Steals: A-P 4 (Everts 2).

Blocks: A-P 6 (Mohwinkle 4). Total fouls: A-P 26. Fouled out: A-P (Everts, Kampman, Johnson).

Wolverine wrestling wins AGWSR triangular

By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review ACKLEY – Dike-New Hartford’s wrestling team was the big winner last Thursday with dual victories over Waterloo Columbus and AGWSR at AGWSR High School.

Dike-New Hartford beat the Sailors 72-0 and then closed the night with a 72-6 win over AGWSR. The Wolverines won all four matches against Waterloo Columbus, with two by pinfall coming from Noah Heathcott at 170 pounds and Jacob Sigler at 120 pounds, and two by decision – Tanner Smith a 6-4 winner at 160 pounds and Nathan Schmitt winning 9-2 at 126 pounds.

D-NH won four of five competitive weights against the Cougars, with Zack Nicol pinning Ali Gerbracht in 1 minute, 37 seconds for the win at 106, 113-pounder Grant Bixby pinning Seth Mazoway in 0:44, Keaton Dudden pinning Brody Roder at 132 pounds in 3:17 and Smith picking up his second victory over the night, a pin of Dayton Haley in 1:48.

Dike-New Hartford 72, Waterloo Columbus 0 160 – Tanner Smith (D-NH) dec. Kaleb Boleyn 6-4. 170 – Noah Heathcott (D-NH) pinned Mitch McFarland 0:30. 182 – Nick Durnin (D-NH)

won via forfeit. 195 – Zach Starbuck (D-NH) won via forfeit. 220 – Ethan Huntington (D-NH) won via forfeit.

285 – Chase Ahrends (D-NH) won via forfeit. 106 – Zack Nicol (D-NH) won via forfeit. 113 – Grant Bixby (D-NH) won via forfeit. 120 – Jacob Sigler (DNH) pinned Colin Schmitz 3:42. 126 – Nathan Schmitt (D-NH) dec. Ethan Schmitz 9-2. 132 – Keaton Dudden (D-NH) won via forfeit. 138 – Tristan Cleveland (D-NH) won via forfeit.

152 – Trent Johnson (D-NH) won via forfeit.

Wolverine boys best Hudson in NICL East play

By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review DIKE – The Dike-New Hartford boys basketball team is 2-0 in the North Iowa Cedar League East Division after defeating Hudson 63-40.

A strong first half led the Wolverines to victory in Dike last Friday, with three players scoring 10 or more points for D-NH. That trio was led by Connor Blough’s 13 points, with Colton Harberts scoring 12 points and Broden Coulter contributing 11 points.

Bryce Weber scored eight points with two 3-pointers and joined Ben Latusek as the Wolverines’ top rebounders on Friday with five boards each.

D-NH led Hudson 37-19 at halftime.

Dylan Beaumont finished with 18 points to lead Hudson’s scoring in the losing effort.

The win, combined with Tuesday’s win against Aplington-Parkersburg, moves the Wolverines’ overall record to 3-1. A scheduled game in Conrad against BCLUW last Saturday was postponed due to poor weather conditions.

HUD D-NH

9 10 10 16 21 15

HUDSON (40) – Parker Ingamells 4 0-0 9, Wyatt Kelly 0 0-0 0, Dylan Petersen 0 0-0 0, Tannor Wulf 1 0-0 2, Zach Buzynski 1 0-2 2, Dylan Beaumont 7 0-0 18, Jacob Murray 3 3-5 9, Alan Jackson 0 0-2 0. Totals 16 3-9 40.

DIKE-NEW HARTFORD (63) – Tim Koop 0 0-0 0, Broden Coulter 4 2-2 11, Ryan Moore 0 0-0 0, Royce Weber 3 0-0 8, Jaxson Foster 1 0-0 2, Isaac Jorgensen 0 0-0 0, Cade Fuller 4 0-0 9, Connor Blough 5 2-2 13, Ben Latusek 2 2-2 6, Ethan Weichers 1 0-0 2, Jake Landphair 0 0-0 0, Colton Harberts 5 2-3 12, Owen Goos 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 8-9 63.

3-pointers: HUD 5 (Beaumont 4, Ingamells); D-NH 5 (Weber 2, Coulter, Fuller, Blough). Rebounds: HUD 21, D-NH 30 (Weber 5, Latusek 5). Assists: HUD 8, D-NH 13 (Latusek 4).

Steals: HUD 6, D-NH 8 (Fuller 3).

Blocks: HUD 1, D-NH 2. Total fouls: HUD 10, D-NH 13.

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Dike-New Hartford 72, AGWSR 6 170 – Noah Heathcott (D-NH) won via forfeit. 182 – Nick Durnin (DNH) won via forfeit. 195 – Zach Starbuck (D-NH) won via forfeit. 220 – Caleb Meinders (AGWSR) pinned Ethan Huntington 5:37. 285 – Chase Ahrends (D-NH) won via forfeit.

106 – Zack Nicol (D-NH) pinned Ali Gerbracht 1:37. 113 – Grant Bixby (DNH) pinned Seth Mazoway 0:44. 120 – Jacob Sigler (D-NH) won via forfeit.

126 – Nathan Schmitt (D-NH) won via forfeit. 132 – Keaton Dudden (DNH) pinned Brody Roder 3:17. 138 – Tristan Cleveland (D-NH) won via forfeit. 152 – Trent Johnson (D-NH) won via forfeit. 160 – Tanner Smith (D-NH) pinned Dayton Haley 1:48.

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Carter Cuvelier scored a game-high 20 points for the Falcons, with Alec Oberhauser adding 18 points and Grant Truax scoring nine points.

Six different A-P shooters drained at least one 3-pointer on Friday, with Oberhauser, Sam Bachman and Truax draining two treys each for a total of nine team 3-pointers.

A-P outrebounded Wapsie Valley 41-26 underneath the basket as Coby Hoff hauled in 10 rebounds and Oberhauser grabbed eight boards. Oberhauser added three blocks and five assists.

The Falcons led 42-21 at halftime.

A-P, now 2-1 overall, does not play until Friday in Parkersburg against Waterloo Columbus.

A-P WV

20 22 18 10 11 25

19 – 79 14 – 60

APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG (79) – Aaron Price 0 0-0 0, Coby Hoff 1 2-4 5, Carter Cuvelier 6 7-12 20, Chase Kling 0 0-0 0, Dylan Ellis 0 4-6 4, Grant Truax 3 1-2 9, Hunter Brouwer 0 0-0 0, Braden Good 0 0-0 0, Everett Eggleston 0 0-0 0, Sam Bachman 2 0-0 6, Cade Alberts 2 4-6 9, Alec Oberhauser 7 2-4 18, Jacob Abbas 0 0-0 0, Andrew Haan 3 2-2 8. Totals 24 22-36 79.

WAPSIE VALLEY (60) – Kirk Drew 1 2-5 4, Jaden Kuethe 4 5-6 14, Paul

Rundquist 3 2-2 9, Austin Wittenburg 3 1-2 7, Jake Kuhlmann 1 0-0 2, Jake Lien 2 0-0 5, Alec Marticoff 1 1-2 3, Dan Shepherd 0 0-2 0, Jacob Trotter 1 2-2 4, Carson Kerns 4 2-2 12. Totals 20 15-23 60.

er, Alberts); WV 5 (Kerns 2, Kuethe, Rundquist, Lien). Rebounds: A-P 41 (Hoff 10, Oberhauser 8); WV 26 (Drew 6). Assists: A-P 18 (Oberhauser 5); WV 15 (Kuethe 5). Steals: A-P 17, WV 9. Blocks: A-P 4 (Oberhauser 3).

Total fouls: A-P 22, WV 25.

3-pointers: A-P 9 (Oberhauser 2, Bachman 2, Truax 2, Hoff, Cuveli-

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Sports Falcons, Wolverines split NICL East-opening twinbill

By JAKE RYDER Eclipse-News Review PARKERSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Aplington-Parkersburg girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball teams started North Iowa Cedar League East division play on Dec. 6 as the Falcons hosted Dike-New Hartford at Aplington-Parkersburg High School.

The teams split the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubleheader, with the girls winning 36-26 and the Wolverines rallying to victory in the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game, 55-50.

Aplington-Parkersburg 36, Dike-New Hartford 26 A-P had enough experience on the floor Tuesday night to keep the Falcons from getting too worked up at facing an early first-quarter deficit.

A little over halfway into the quarter, the Wolverines had scored the first seven points of the game and Dani Johnson sat on the bench with two fouls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls never panicked,â&#x20AC;? Falcons head coach Jason Berkey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told them to just stay the course, shots will fall, things will come. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll going to be runs like this in a game and you just have to weather those runs.â&#x20AC;?

The Falcons kept their cool and responded with 10 unanswered points to end the first half, entering the locker room at half time with a 15-10 lead.

A-P got more out of their second-half possessions to maintain that lead and score a conference-opening win.

Nine different Falcons put points on the board on Tuesday, led by Sophia Junglingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight points. Kaitlyn Mohwinkle led the team with nine rebounds and poured in all seven of her points in the fourth quarter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a first-team all-conference player last year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re expecting big things out of Kaitlyn,â&#x20AC;? Berkey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been pressing the issue a bit early this season because she wants to do well, but when she lets the game come to her, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really nice ballplayer.â&#x20AC;?

Dike-New Hartford was able to put together seven quick points to start the game by attacking A-Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pressure defense, Wolverines head coach Bruce Dall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a good job of taking away what they do best, which is using their press,â&#x20AC;? Dall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they took that press off, our offense got a little stagnant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were hurting ourselves with the turnovers, taking quick shots and doing a lot of driving our offense, not running our our offense.â&#x20AC;?

The Wolverines went 9-of-49 (18.3 percent) from the floor, 0-of-13 from 3-point range, and 8-of-18 from the free-throw line, including six misses at the charity stripe in the second half.

Baylee Petersen led the Wolverines with 10 points, with Ellie Foster contributing seven points.

Dall credited the girls for the type of hard work that got D-NH to the free-throw line so frequently, but just hopes to see more consistency going forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our intentions are good, but sometimes we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t making the right decisions,â&#x20AC;? Dall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we have so much more room to grow. â&#x20AC;Ś We just need to consistently do whatever we need to do in that moment, whether taking good shots or rebounding. At times tonight, we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doing those things consistently.â&#x20AC;?

A-P racked up a 34-12 rebounding advantage and were able to take advantage of some key turnovers down the stretch to keep the Wolverines at a distance. The Falcons also got 10 of their 36 points off the bench. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very good ball club, and you know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to play hard for (Dall),â&#x20AC;? Berkey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of our girls contesting shots and getting to some of the loose balls, making turnovers in the halfcourt â&#x20AC;Ś (and) our bench really came in and provided a big spark tonight. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very proud of the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; effort.â&#x20AC;?

D-NH A-P

7 2

3 9 13 12

7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 26 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 36

DIKE-NEW HARTFORD (26) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baylee Petersen 3 4-7 10, Ellie Foster 2 3-5 7, Biz Cuvelier 1 1-2 3, Sydney Petersen 1 0-2 2, Addie Johnston 0 0-2 0, Olivia Eiklenborg 2 0-0 4, Katie Camarata 0 0-0 0, Madison Hedges 0 0-0 0, Allie Aalderks 0 0-0 0, Kenzie Feckers 0 0-0 0, Jill Eilderts 0 0-0 0, Allie Brouwer 0 0-0 0. Totals 9 8-18 26.

APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG (36) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sophia Jungling 4 0-0 8, Kaitlyn Mohwinkle 3 1-2 7, Gabbi Kampman 2 0-0 5, Jenna Bruns 1 2-2 4, Dani Johnson 1 0-0 2, Avari Everts 2 0-0 4, Maddie Waller 1 0-0 2, Clara Petersen 1 0-0 2, Kassi Rice 1 0-1 2, Megan Johnson 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 3-5 36.

3-pointers: D-NH 0, A-P 1 (Kampman). Rebounds: D-NH 12 (Cuvelier 4); A-P 34 (Mohwinkle 9, Everts 6).

Assists: D-NH 5 (Foster 3); A-P 11 (Jungling 4). Steals: D-NH 11 (Foster 4, B. Petersen 4); A-P 8 (Mohwinkle 2). Blocks: D-NH 3 (Foster 2); A-P 5 (Johnson 3). Total fouls: D-NH 10, A-P 13.

Dike-New Hartford 55, Aplington-Parkersburg 50 The Wolverines had a tremendous second-half effort to overcome some hot outside shooting from the Falcons.

D-NH rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to swing the game to a five-point Wolverines victory in part by establishing Ben Latusek underneath the basket.

Latusek had nine of his 11 total points on Tuesday in the second half and Connor Blough racked up 11 of his 13 team-high points in the final two quarters as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to get more inside touches in the second half,â&#x20AC;? D-NH head coach Greg Moore said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and I

thought we did a nice job of getting the ball to the high post and getting some touches, even from our guards going there.â&#x20AC;?

With Latusekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two first-half points coming off four free throws, Moore said the senior was understandably frustrated at halftime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Felt like every time he touched it in the first half, he had three guys on him,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d tell him to just kick the ball out and re-post again and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d try to get better shots. And he did do a better job of getting better position in the second half.â&#x20AC;?

The Falcons carried their lead into halftime after connecting on five 3-pointers from four different shooters. Cade Alberts dropped three treys toward his 11-point total for A-P while Carter Cuvelier led the team with 15 points. Alec Oberhauser added 11 points with eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.

A-P head coach Aaron Thomas also liked the way his team played defensively as a whole in the first half keeping all the Wolverines mostly out of the paint. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought our spacing was really good and we were able to make some shots,â&#x20AC;? Thomas said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we competed all four quarters, if there was a loose ball we had white jerseys down on the floor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś Second half, they got the ball a little deeper inside and they picked up their defense and we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respond really well, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get organized.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to do a better job of having multiple options of what we want to do offensively. â&#x20AC;Ś Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got to continue to refine what we do and get more into the flow of having more games than practices and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to benefit us.â&#x20AC;?

The Wolverines went on a 7-2 run to start the third quarter and then scored six straight late in the quarter to take the lead on a Latusek bucket. D-NH kept it up in the fourth quarter with an 8-3 run, and the Falcons couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t close

Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big night boosts Wolverines

Ellie Foster

DIKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Dike-New Hartford girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team was able to force some turnovers and hit enough free throws to outlast Hudson in Dike on Friday.

D-NH also got a huge contribution from freshman Ellie Foster, who racked up 27 points on 11-of-23 shooting, with four rebounds, five assists and five steals.

Biz Cuvelier scored 11 points with a team-high six steals and Baylee Petersen added 10 points with a team-leading eight rebounds for the Wolverines.

D-NH led 29-27 at halftime.

The Wolverines were 9-of-21 from the free-throw line but outscored Hudson 26-21 in the second half to hold on for the victory.

The Wolverines are 3-1 overall and

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1-1 in the NICL East after a 36-26 loss at Aplington-Parkersburg on Tuesday prior to Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win.

Last Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game at BCLUW was postponed due to poor weather conditions. The Wolverinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next scheduled game was Tuesday at Jesup.

HUD D-NH

14 13 13 17 12 15

8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 48 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 55

HUDSON (48) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Olivia Kolterman 2 0-2 4, Maddie McKenna 3 2-4 8, Abby Gaudian 6 0-0 16, Aubrey Gronoski 3 3-4 11, Abby Lashbrook 1 2-2 4, Mikayla McKenna 2 1-2 5. Totals 17 8-14 48.

DIKE-NEW HARTFORD (55) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Katie Camarata 0 0-0 0, Biz Cuvelier 5

Dike-New Hartfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ben Latusek (22) shoots over Aplington-Parkersburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carter Cuvelier during a boys basketball game at A-P High School last Tuesday. the gap any further until a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Alberts closed it at the final five-point margin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think ballhandling-wise weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got enough kids that can take care of the ball,â&#x20AC;? Moore said of the late-game strategy, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we were just concerned for covering their 3-point shots as much as anything and I thought we did a pretty good job of that.â&#x20AC;?

D-NH A-P

10 11 18 15 13 9

16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 55 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50

DIKE-NEW HARTFORD (55) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Connor Blough 5 3-3 13, Ben Latusek 3 5-8 11, Royce Weber 4 0-1 10, Broden Coulter 2 1-2 6, Jaxson Foster 2 0-1 4, Cade Fuller 2 2-2 7, Colton Harberts 2 0-0 4, Ryan Moore 0 0-0 0, Isaac Jorgensen 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 11-17 55.

Aplington-Parkersburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kassi Rice (42) shoots over Dike-New Hartfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baylee Petersen during a girls basketball game at A-P High School last Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carter Cuvelier 5 4-6 15, Cade Alberts 4 0-0 11, Alec Oberhauser 4 2-2 11, Coby Hoff 2 0-0 5, Dylan Ellis 1 0-0 3, Chase Kling 1 0-0 3, Grant Truax 1 0-0 2, Sam Bachman 0 0-0 0, Andrew Haan 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 6-8 50.

3-pointers: D-NH 4 (Weber 2, Coulter, Fuller); A-P 8 (Alberts 3, Oberhauser, Hoff, Cuvelier, Kling, Ellis). Rebounds: D-NH 24 (Latusek 6, Blough 6); A-P 25 (Oberhauser 8). Assists: D-NH 16 (Blough 4); A-P 12 (three with 3 each). Steals: D-NH 8 (Blough 3); A-P 11 (Hoff 3). Blocks: D-NH 3 (Blough 2); A-P 2 (Oberhauser 2). Total fouls: D-NH 14, A-P 18.

APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG (50)

AP-GC wrestling falls to Don Bosco

1-4 11, Olivia Eiklenborg 0 1-3 1, Sydney Petersen 2 0-4 4, Baylee Petersen 4 2-4 10, Ellie Foster 11 5-6 27, Madison Hedges 0 0-0 0, Allie Aalderks 0 0-0 0, Kenzie Feckers 1 0-0 2, Carlee Dove 0 0-0 0, Jill Eilderts 0 0-0 0, Addie Johnston 0 0-0 0. Totals 23 9-21 55.

3-pointers: HUD 6 (Gaudian 4, Gronoski 2); D-NH 0. Rebounds: HUD 33 (Mi. McKenna 9, Ma. McKenna 9); D-NH 26 (B. Petersen 8).

Assists: HUD 5, D-NH 9 (Foster 5).

Steals: HUD 7, D-NH 15 (Cuvelier 6, Foster 5). Blocks: HUD 1, D-NH 1. Total fouls: HUD 17, D-NH 15.

Fouled out: D-NH (Johnston).

DENVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Aplington-Parkersburg-Grundy Center wrestling team only had one victory in a dual with Don Bosco at Denver High School last Thursday.

Bryce Campbell won via forfeit at 285 pounds for the Falcons.

Don Bosco, a state wrestling powerhouse, was able to win every competitive match against AP-GC via pinfall, claiming six forfeit victories along the way.

Complete results from AP-GCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match with Denver-Tripoli were not available at press time.

Don Bosco 78, AP-GC 6 138 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Austin Hellman (DB) pinned

Brent Gibson 1:07. 145 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thomas Even (DB) won via forfeit. 152 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jeremy Schmitz (DB) pinned Jack Maitland 1:33. 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Owen Mangrich (DB) won via forfeit. 170 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bryce Schares (DB) pinned Joe Little 2:41.

182 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wyatt Sawvel (DB) pinned Avery Fischer 1:13. 195 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Austin Svoboda (DB) won via forfeit. 220 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Walker Even (DB) pinned Nolan Freeman 0:28. 285 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bryce Campbell (APGC) won via forfeit. 106 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Daniel Kimball (DB) won via forfeit. 113 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Easton Larson (DB) won via forfeit. 120 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hunter Youngblut (DB) won via forfeit. 126 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Caleb Schmit (DB) pinned Conner Guldager 0:09. 132 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Logan Lutgen (DB) pinned Matthew Klahsen 0:23.

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