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Friday, December 23 – Tuesday, December 27 Kanawha Public Library will be closed. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, December 28. Monday, December 26 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. Garner Chamber of Commerce is closed. Tuesday, December 27 Garner Council meets at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall. Friday, December 30 Garner Volunteer Ambulance Service is hosting a blood drive from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the ambulance shed, 575 W 3rd St. Monday, January 2 Garner Chamber of Commerce is closed. Tuesday, January 3 Britt Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Wednesday, January 4 North Iowa Detachment #859 Marine Corps League meets at 7:30 p.m at Hy Vee East meeting room, Mason City. For more information, contact Ernie Martinez at 641-423-6023 or 800-373-3393. Monday, January 9 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. Tuesday, January 10 Corwith Council meets. Kanawha Council meets at 6 p.m. Garner Council meets at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall. Friday, January 13 Kanawha adult book club will meet to discuss “A Town Like Alice” by Nevil Shute. Monday, January 16 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. GHV School Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in high school media center. West Hancock School Board meets. Tuesday, January 17 Britt Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Monday, January 23 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. Tuesday, January 24 Garner Council meets at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall. Monday, January 30 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner. What is your group doing in December and January? Email sharonbates.map@gmail.com or call 923-2684 and we’ll add it to the calendar.

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Supervisors table merging E911 services with Winnebago Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net GARNER – A proposal to combine the E911 dispatch services of Hancock and Winnebago County and relocate to Winnebago County’s new $4 million Public Safety Center at Forest City was met with opposition at a joint meeting of Hancock County and Winnebago County supervisors, Thursday, Dec. 16. Supervisors tabled the decision concerning the communications center. However, Hancock County Sheriff Scott Dodd was given the go ahead to pursue housing inmates at another jail. The courtroom of the Hancock County Courthouse was packed with city and county officials, representatives from police, fire, ambulance services and many others during a public forum prior to the joint meeting. The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors and Winnebago County Sheriff Dave Peterson were also present. Hancock/Winnebago Emergency Management Services Director Andy Buffington was not at the meeting due to a prior commitment. County Attorney David Solheim

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Hancock County Sheriff Scott Dodd makes the case as to why Hancock County should utilize the jail at the new Winnebago County Law Enforcement Center. Also pictured: Winnebago County Supervisor Bill Jensvold, and Hancock County Supervisors Sis Greiman and Ron Sweers. gave an overview of the proposed merger. “As county officials we regularly

look for ways to improve essential services that government provides at the local level, and do that in the most cost

efficient way possible,” he said. Hancock County Law Enforcement Center currently has six full-time

equivalent dispatchers with 1-person coverage, 24/7. The Hancock County jail averages 5.5 inmates although the number of inmates fluctuates. Hancock County also accepts female inmates from Winnebago County. The county may send problamatic inmates to other jail facilities at the rate of $50 per day. The county has 2 full-time jailers in addition to the sheriff and deputies who also serve as jailers as needed. Dispatchers are also jail certified and cover at night. One dispatcher ends up covering 911 and the jail at night. The staffing shortage has the potential for problems. (Dispatchers away from the desk for hourly jail checks and inmate problems, for example.) The current law enforcement center/ jail, built in 1979, is “non-complaint” with state and federal regulations and is ripe for lawsuit, according to Solheim. “A few months ago Scott, Andy, and I sat down to discuss these issues and came up with three objectives: 1. Improve dispatch and increase the SUPERVISORS to page 11

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Baxter appointed International Relations Committee Chair

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Hundreds of blinking lights form the entrance to the warming house and Christmas tree competition at Heritage Park, Forest City.

Christmas enchantment at Heritage Park p.m. “The response has been fantastic,” according to Dawn Arispe, Heritage Park director. “We’ve exceeded our expectations as for the amount of people expected to visit the first year. “ Arispe said visitors have come from as far south as Fort Dodge, west of Algona, east of Charles City and north of Albert Lea, Minn. “Also, out of state visitors are coming from local area hotels that they are

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gleadernews@qwestoffice.net FOREST CITY – A festival of lights and holiday-themed displays greet visitors to Heritage Park this Christmas season. The first-ever “Holiday Tour of Lights” continues through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Heritage Park of North Iowa, located at Forest City in Hancock County, is open every night this week from 6-9

staying at,” she said. Arispe’s husband, Doug, came up with the idea for the holiday tour in 2015. “Our family had moved to Heritage Park as the caretakers, and decided we wanted to bring some new events to the park to bring in people who had never been to the park,” she explained. Doug and Dawn started putting up lights the first week in November. It took an average of 7-10 hours a day,

seven days a week until opening night on Nov. 25 to get the light on buildings and displays. “We had two volunteer work days with 14 volunteers helping on those days,” she said. Several volunteers came out after getting off work to work into the night setting up several of the displays. Since the Holiday Tour of Lights opened, an average of 4-6 volunteers LIGHTS to page 2

(DES MOINES) – House Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) recently announced that Rep. Terry Baxter (R-Garner) will serve as the Chairman of the House International Relations Committee. He was also appointed Vice Chairman of the House Ethics Committee. “Rep. Baxter is an energetic and enthusiastic leader who will be a great asset to these committees,” said Speaker Upmeyer. Baxter was also appointed to the following committees: Agriculture, Economic Growth, Natural Resources and Veterans Affairs. The legislative session begins January 9, 2017.

GHV launches before and after school program Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net GARNER – Many families struggle with finding supervised care for their school-aged children once school is over for the day. A before and after school program launched this fall at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, has helped lessen the stress load of some school district parents. The program, located in the multipurpose room at the elementary building, is

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for school-age children in kindergarten (age 5) through fourth grade at the elementary building. Hours are 6 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. and after school 3:20 to 5:30 p.m. Afternoon hours on Wednesdays are 2:20 to 5:30 p.m. The service is licensed though the Iowa Department of Human Services for up to 30 children. Shaunte Brown is program coordinator. Brown recently described program activities to the GHV Board of Education and shared comments from parents

who have utilized the service. Brown typically has 7-8 children in the morning and 15-18 children in the afternoon. In the morning, youngsters have the option of breakfast through the school nutrition program. Youngsters play games, work on a craft project, or receive help with homework. There is usually a chance to work off some pent-up energy in the gym. “Every Wednesday is movie day since we are here for an extra hour,” Brown said. “We have popcorn and a treat along

with our regular snack for the day. On holidays, I throw parties for the kids. “Next week is our Christmas party… lots of fun things planned!” Brown is assisted during afternoon session by high school students Katie PROGRAM to page 2 Rebecca Peter | The Leader

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PROGRAM from page 1 Oetken, Jasie Heitland, and Rebekah Baxter. “I have a set schedule for the girls for each month, she noted. “They each usually work a couple days a week.” “GHV is happy to provide a before and after school program for the families in our communities,” said Principal Mike Meyering. “We have had a terrific response from interested families and our program has stayed busy with students both in the mornings and afternoons.”

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LIGHTS from page 1 help nightly at the entrance. Several youth non-profit organizations have run the warming house as a fund-raiser for their groups. The event was also supported by 13 business sponsors. “Although it has been a lot of long hours and hard work, Doug, myself and our daughters have truly loved putting this event together,” Dawn said. “We’ve had many visitors stopping us as they leave to thank us for bringing this event to the area and letting us know that they will be back next year.” Admission to the Holiday Tour of Lights is a free-will donation. Plans for 2017 have started and more displays will be added. More sponsors and volunteers are welcome. Persons interested in helping should contact Dawn at 641-596-0527 or dawnarispe@yahoo.com. The non-profit Heritage Park of North Iowa was founded in 1999 and is dedicated to the preservation of America’s rural heritage.

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The story of Christmas

Dear Editor, Holiday traditions add to the season. Gift giving, candles, music, decorated trees, outdoor lighting, midnight mass, caroling, Sunday school programs, holiday concerts, Santa parades, letters to Santa and more are traditions which make the season bright. There are also ethnic traditions unique to the many nationalities that compose this nation. These traditions are important, too. These traditions were brought to Iowa by immigrants, some recently and some many years ago. My ancestors came from Norway 150 years ago. At holiday time

ship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.” So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you, our loyal readers. My family and I would like to wish you nothing but the best of health and good will in 2017. Ryan L. Harvey, of Hampton, is the president and CEO for Mid-America Publishing Corporation. He can be reached at ryanharvey.map@gmail. com

in our family, we eat breads and cakes with names and recipes that we believe came from Norway. We eat cookies, which fall apart, and we eat brown cheese, which looks awful but tastes great. We also eat pickled herring, potato lefse, meat balls, roast pork and stinky fish. We still use some Norwegian words to add some Norsk magic. Here are some words and phrases appropriate to the season. God jul! (Merry Christmas!), Ha et godt nytt aar! (Have a happy New Year!!), Gledelig Hanukka! (Happy Hannukkah!), God Kwanzaa! (Happy

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From time to time as Christmas approaches, I love to pull out one of my sons’ board books and read it to them. The book, written by Joseph Slate entitled “Who is Coming To Our House,” gives a glimpse of what happened in the barn over 2,000 years ago. “Who is coming to our house?” “Someone, someone,” says Mouse. Who is that someone? As Christmas approaches just a few short days ahead I’ll recite Matthew 1:18-2:12 of the New International Version. This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”--which means, “God with us.” When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: “’But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.’” Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and wor-

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Past and Presents It has happened. This year for Christmas, I asked for clothes. Not a novelty t-shirt or Star Wars themed underwear. Just plain old khaki pants. The same kind of pants I got for my birthday. The same pants I spent an hour waiting to buy on sale after Thanksgiving. They are very comfortable pants. And though they aren’t on my list, I wouldn’t mind getting some nice sweaters or button down shirts either. Something warm to expand my wardrobe in the winter months. This is it. The end is here. At the age of 32 I think I’ve finally become an adult. It’s all downhill from here. Soon I’ll be thinking about mortgages and become very concerned with derivatives and other grown up things. I may even start wearing ties. Or not. After all, my wish list still consists mostly of cartoons, comic books, and related merchan-

Kwanzaa!) and God ferie! (Happy Holidays!) Here are some other useful Norwegian phrases at Yuletide. Mange takk (Many thanks), Tusen takk (Thousand thanks), Vil du sende meg potetene (Will you pass me the potatoes), Hilsen from oss (Greetings from us), Ha det bra (Best wishes), God tur (Have a good trip), Alt er bra med oss (We are OK), Spise opp (Eat up), Sov godt (sleep well), vaer saa snill {please) and, of course everyone’s favorite, Takk for maten (Thanks for the food). God jul og godt nytt aar! Rodger Tveiten Kanawha, Iowa

dise. Mostly things I want, just not enough to buy for myself. And now, included among those items, khaki pants. It’s interesting how priorities change. At long last, I think I’ve discovered the secret behind the trope of out-of-touch grandparents giving disappointed children socks and sweaters for Christmas. Putting “it’s the thought that counts” aside for a moment, let’s be honest. The measure of a good gift depends on how much enjoyment can be derived from it. Something as mundane as clothing generally falls pretty low on that list, particularly for children who see clothing as a chore to take care of for a year until they inevitably grow out of them. Growing up to become a gift giver as well as a receiver, I never understood my mother’s desire for new sweaters and slacks for holiday presents. I bought them anyway, but I always wondered how much somebody could possibly enjoy a new shirt. I get it now. Once upon a time, I wanted more books, movies, and video games than I could ever possibly read. Now, from a practical stand point, I pretty much have that. My bookshelves are lined with novels that “I’ll get to some day,” right after I’ve beaten every video game on my PC and watched every movie on my Netflix list. I’ll always want more, but I can’t honestly say I need more. There simply aren’t enough hours in the day to enjoy it all. Which reminds me, I got a Star Wars puzzle for Christmas

last year that I should probably put together. Right after I watch the new Star Wars movie… and finish reading the Star Wars novel I’ve been working on… and maybe finish the story campaign in the latest expansion of the Star Wars MMO... it never ends. In days of old, particularly before the Internet, free time was in abundance. I read every book I had, then read them again. In recent years I’ve taken to collecting figures of my favorite fictional characters, partly to sate my collector’s impulse and partly because the only time investment required to enjoying them is the time it takes to look at them when I enter the room. These days, a good gift is something I will use. Not something that “I’ll get to later.” Something like a new pop filter for my microphone, or a good medium sized pot, or even just a nice bottle of wine. And that is how pants ends up on Christmas lists. A movie I’ll watch once and put on my shelf for eternity. A book or video game I may start, but who knows when I’ll finish it. But a nice pair of pants, that’s something I’ll get mileage out of. I wear pants nearly every day and I’m far less likely to grow out of them nowadays. Which reminds me of another good gift idea. A gym membership. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and if he can’t stop from growing up, hopefully he can stop from growing out. Happy holidays!

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MaxYield Cooperative announces $1000 agriculture scholarships MaxYield Cooperative has announced details of its scholarship program for area college students and graduating high school seniors. MaxYield will, once again, offer up to six $1000 scholarships to students who are in pursuit of a degree in agriculture. “The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage area youth to pursue and prepare for careers in agriculture. This program is designed to provide ﬁnancial assistance for students pursuing higher education in the ﬁeld of agriculture,” stated Chad Meyer, client relations director for MaxYield. Applications are available at area high schools, local community colleges and any MaxYield Cooperative

location. As a part of the application process, students must submit an essay entitled “Why I selected agriculture as my career.” Meyer continued, “Often, MaxYield is the largest employer in many of our communities. We feel we have an obligation to provide opportunities for our children to return to our local communities. This is one avenue by which we can support that goal.” The deadline to apply is March 1, 2017. For additional information on the MaxYield scholarship program, contact any MaxYield location. Scholarship applications are also available online at www.MaxYieldCooperative.com/scholarships.

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About 200 Golden Tickets were sold for the Polar Express Event held downtown Garner on Saturday, Dec. 17. The event was a fundraiser for the Garner Community Christian Child Care Center (GC4). Ticket holders braved the negative temperatures to have cookies and coco while writing letters to Santa at the library. Then they took the letters to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus across the street at North Iowa Design. After that they could jump on a horse drawn carriage ride, which ended at the Avery Theatre for a showing of the movie, “Polar Express.” Almost $2,000 was raised which will go toward the $100,000 fundraising campaign to get the child care center open this spring, according to Holly Brink, a member of the GC4 committee.

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GHV high school expansion nears completion Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net GARNERâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Board of Education recently learned that the $7.2 million expansion/ remodeling project is nearly complete. The project includes a science wing, fine arts storage, special education and a wrestling/weight room addition. Other improvements are the addition of space to the existing commons and a new vestibule to the east, construc-

tion of a pre-engineered bus barn and storage facility along with parking lot on the south side of the existing football field, and a new baseball field. Moving into the new classroom space took place this week. An open house is planned for Friday, Jan. 13 during the varsity halftimes and between the GHV versus Forest City basketball games. Diane Hinders, curriculum coordinator at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura shared examples of third grade language arts

Garner City Council okays TIF dissolution Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net GARNER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Garner City Council approved dissolution of a housing tax increment financing (TIF) district for Hejlikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd Subdivision. The council met Dec. 12. The Hejlikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd subdivision TIF district was created in 2003 for the purpose of creating the ability to collect incremental property tax revenue in the Garner Urban Renewal Area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hejlikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd Subdivision TIF has sunset and its taxable value has been released to the other taxing districts,â&#x20AC;? said Randy Lansing, Garner city administrator. The resolution formally closes the TIF out, effective June 30, 2017. Mayor Ken Mick publically recognized Officer Cory Graham of the Garner Police Department for his recent actions in response to a 911 call to stabilize a critical situation until ambulance responders were at the scene. Mayor Mick said at the request of Graham, and to recognize the privacy of the individuals involved, no further details surrounding the event will be given. A request from Mark Kaczor, owner of Kar Parts, Inc. for a streetlight for the dead end at 1200 Crown Street was approved. In his request, Kaczor said he will be running his towing business from the Crown Street location as well. Many of the disabled vehicles he tows are towed at night. and the street is dark. He sited some security concerns for the property. The council approved a request from Jerry Lewerke for a one-year extension on the housing construction loan from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Housing Revolving Loan Fund for the speck house at 955 Cobblestone Lane. Lewerke said that while he has had several people look at the house, it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sold yet. He is optimistic that it will sell next spring when most people are looking for new homes. Garner Library. Pay requests in connection to the

Garner Public Library expansion/remodeling project were approved. The council approved a pay request for $109,802.30 from the general contractor, Dean Snyder Construction. The city also approved a $1,214 contract credit for 4 speakers and the amp in the community room; and three contract increases totaling $7,911 with Dean Snyder construction, pertaining to the project. The increases were to: 1.) Remove the existing display case in the library entryway and fill the opening with CMU and stone face ($2,678). 2.) Plant three Amur maple trees in the front planter next spring ($1,387). 3.) Millwork changes for the library circulation desk and removal of meeting room shelves ($3,846). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleasantly surprised that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only had $12,551 in change orders on a project of this size,â&#x20AC;? commented Randy Lansing. In other matters, the council formally approved the hiring Tyler Christy as the newest member of the Garner Police Department and set his starting wage at $16.77 per hour with a $.63 increase after completing Academy training and another $.63 after a year of employment. Christy will start academy training in January. The council approved a wage increase to $16.92 for Tyler Weisenstein, who completed his 6-month probationary employee period. Pay requests were approved for Bill Diebler Excavating for demolition of the old Garner cafĂŠ building on State Street ($9,550) and to Cornerstone Commerical Contractors of Corning, Iowa for the downtown faĂ§ade project ($12,959.47). The city approved a contract for $18,880 with Visu-Sewer Inc. of Mason City to clean and televise 28,000 feet of sanitary sewer line. The east sanitary sewer trunkline has not been cleaned or televised since it was constructed in 1972, according to Randy Lansing. It is half to three-quarters full of solids.

assessment using the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smarter Balanced Assessments.â&#x20AC;? Iowa will be transitioning to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smarter Balanced Assessmentsâ&#x20AC;? for math and English language arts beginning with the 2017-18 school year. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smarter Balanced Assessmentsâ&#x20AC;? will be administered to students in grades 3-11, and will replace the current Iowa Assessment exams. According to the state Department of Education website, the assessments provide a more detailed picture of student learning by providing specific information on which skills students have mastered and where they need additional support. The board also heard reports from Jim Haag, high school principal, Debra Streenhard, 5-8 principal, and Mike Meyering, elementary principal. Jim Haag reported that high school students are participating in the Top of Iowa Conference Day of Caring in cooperation with the Salvation Army. They are also doing a food drive for community food pantry in Garner. An anonymous monetary donation was used to assist students in need at the elementary, middle school and high school. At the elementary, Mike Meyering said GHV preschoolers will sing carols at the nursing home. Debra Steenhard reported that GHV serves as a host school for student teachers from several colleges. She added that the coming of the winter â&#x20AC;&#x153;adds another dimensionâ&#x20AC;? to custodial duties. She commended the custodial staff for their work. Superintendent Tyler Williams reported that a Department of Education requirement for retention of third

graders who are not proficient in reading has been delayed a year. Matt Graham, athletic director, shared pricing information on weight room and aerobic equipment from various vendors. The board approved the purchase of equipment not to exceed $31,000. The GHV Sports Boosters Club will also provide funding for the equipment purchases. In other business, the district will offer an early retirement benefit in the amount of $10,000. There will be no other changes to the current policy. Employee of the month recognition went to Katrina Klooster, high school Spanish teacher. Action by the board at the Dec. 12 meeting includes the following: â&#x20AC;˘Approved meal reimbursement policy for staff on out-of-town business trips. â&#x20AC;˘Approved designating $12,677 of unused class funds from classes prior to the class of 2015, to purchase a lighted sign for in front of the high school. â&#x20AC;˘Approved the modified allowable growth for open enrolled out and ELL students in the amount of $33,685 for the next fiscal year. â&#x20AC;˘Approved the permanent transfer of $8,624.80 from the General Fund to Management Fund for a retiree over the age of 65. By law the expenditure cannot be paid from the Management Fund. â&#x20AC;˘Approved the resignations of Zachary Buseman (assistant baseball coach), and Drew Fyfe (assistant boys soccer coach). â&#x20AC;˘Approved application for drop-out prevention program funding in the amount of $183,421.

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Kanawha purchases security cameras By Travis Fischer The Kanawha city council discussed security cameras and water line locators during their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 13. At the meeting, the council approved the adoption of a return to work policy, which provides a plan for employees to continue working in some capacity in the event they are temporarily unable to perform their regular duties. For instance, if an employee has a broken leg, the policy would allow the city to find something for that employee to do until they are ready to return to work. The council also looked over a bid for the purchase of a series of security cameras. The bid includes four to six cameras, a memory storage unit, a monitor, CAT5 cable, and relay transmitters, which will sync the cameras into a single system. The cameras are being considered as a way to protect city property, particularly the park restrooms. It is hoped that by keeping an eye on the park, the city can open the restrooms to the public more freely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have facilities that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Nancy Litch. The cameras could also be aligned to

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Rebekah Baxter

by Candie Cueva This may seem like a crazy story, but Rebekah Baxter had her tooth knocked out by her brother on a seesaw as he attempted to launch her into a creek when she was in first grade. Rebekah was born on Sept. 28, 1998, and is the daughter of Terry and Debby Baxter. She has eight siblings: Jonathan, Daniel, Bethany, Naomi, Timothy, Hannah, Melody and Titus. She also has two cats, Patrick and Jerome, and a fish, Ricky. Rebekah’s role model is her sister Bethany because she is faithful to God. Eating ice cream is Rebekah’s favorite childhood memory, and Little Rascals was her favorite show when she was a child. Rebekah’s other favorites include The Office, Me Before You, Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate-flavored ice cream and the restaurant Pancheros. She also enjoys T.J. Maxx, the smell of fresh baked cookies, the color pastel yellow and creative drawing class. Rebekah’s favorite quote is “Watch out for the drunks and skunks” by her grandpa Max. Rebekah’s nervous habit is fidgeting with her leg, and in her spare time she enjoys shopping. Rebekah describes senioritis as needing to do everything but doing nothing. The most spontaneous thing Rebekah’s ever done is drive to Minnesota after school one night because she was bored. Rebekah thinks her best feature is her hair and believes that she most looks like her mom. If Rebekah could

go back in time, she would miss school on Dec. 12, 2016. Rebekah’s favorite high school memory is homecoming week, and the high school achievement she’s most proud of is lettering as a soccer manager. During high school Rebekah has been involved in Teen Council, soccer, drama, archery and church youth group. The best advice Rebekah has received in high school is to follow God with all your heart. She offers this advice to underclassmen: Just wing it. As a child, Rebekah wanted to be a robot because her nickname was “Robocop,” and now she is most looking forward to moving to Peru after high school.

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by Juel Hanson The most spontaneous thing that Hailey Crowder has ever done is transferring to Garner-Hayﬁeld-Ventura. Hailey was born on Nov. 25, 1998, to Rodney and Kristie Crowder. She has three brothers: Josh, Jacob and Chris. Hailey also has three cats, Piper, Nala and Simba, as well as one dog, Emma. A few of Hailey’s favorites are The Fault in Our Stars, the Minnesota Vikings, Victoria’s Secret, The Walking Dead, anything with chocolate, chemistry, the movie Home, the color blue and the song “Hurricane” by Luke Combs. Along with those, she enjoys Evan Peters, Olive Garden, watching football, the smell of food and Full House. Her favorite childhood memory is getting her ﬁrst bike for her birthday, and a favorite quote of hers is “Everything happens for a reason.” Hailey’s best feature is her smile. A fun fact about Hailey is that some people think she is crazy because she does not like ice cream. Hailey’s nervous habit is stressing out more than she should, her biggest fear is heights and her pet peeve is when people step on the back of her shoes. The trend that Hailey is most embarrassed to be a part of is bootcut jeans. Hailey’s take on senioritis is this: “I just want to be done, start my career and move on from high school!” Hailey’s mom is her role model because she (her mother) has come a long way in her nursing career, and it encourages Hailey to do her best at accomplishing her goal. Hailey’s favorite high school memory is making many new friends at GHV, and the high school achieve-

ment she is most proud of is not dropping out. Hailey has been involved in FCCLA. If Hailey could change something in the past, she would choose to change her grades because she feels as if she didn’t give her best effort. The best advice Hailey has received in high school is not to be afraid to ask for help. The advice she is giving to underclassmen is to get good grades and know that high school goes fast; make the best out of it. When Hailey was a kid, she wanted to be a doctor; now her dream job is to become a nurse. After high school Hailey is looking forward to being independent and discovering new things. She is planning to attend a college for pediatric nursing.

On My Wish List by Anna Williams As the Christmas season quickly approaches, I was curious as to what Garner-Hayﬁeld-Ventura students and teachers wanted for Christmas. After asking random people what they wanted for Christmas, I received a variety of answers from political peace to a puppy. Holden Hutcheson hopes for an iphone 7 plus, a girlfriend and wireless Beats while Shaliko Roelofsen would like a new pair of earbuds. For Christmas, all Maddie Hinz wants is a new sweater for her cat as he lost the previous one. Brandon Feuring would like a new guinea pig as a mate for his current guinea pig, Cozmo. As for Matt Holmes, he simply wishes for a box of cookies, and Colton Schroeder has a ping pong table on his list.

Nick Billings hopes for a PS4, a lot of clothes, shoes and a new life. Ms. May, English 10 and 12 teacher, would like a clean house and some quiet hours to read for herself and a proper cup of coffee for all of her theater kids. Mrs. Neuberger, English 9 and college composition teacher, wants her son Derek to do his chores without her nagging him and also wishes for her son Dane to come home from Japan. For his family, Mr. Van Dusseldorp, one of GHV’s science teachers, wishes for health and happiness. Mrs. Bierle, school guidance counselor, asked for world peace and a sound machine so she can sleep better. Christmas gift choices are as varied as the people who make them. One thing is for certain: the people of GHV are very excited for Christmas.

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by Lydia Seelhammer An interesting fact about Katelyn Elaine Bierle is that she used to have a tooth in the roof of her mouth. Katelyn was born Sept. 17, 1998, and her parents are Chris and Angie Bierle. Katelyn has two sisters, Amanda and Rachel. She also has two dogs, Cody and Holly. Some of Katelyn’s favorites include the book Waiting on the Sidelines, Friends, Sixteen Candles, Christmas, Kris Bryant, the smell of cucumber melon, the Iowa State Cyclones and the Chicago Cubs. She is also fond of Kit Kats, the color blue, Applebee’s, Target, cookies and cream ice cream, art class, watching basketball and the childhood show Teletubbies. Katelyn’s dearest childhood memory is sleeping in a tent in her grandparents’ living room and having her grandpa wake her siblings and her up for ice cream in the middle of the night. When Katelyn was a kid, she wanted to be a teacher. One of Katelyn’s best-loved quotes is “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Katelyn’s best features are her eyes, smile and her empathy for others. Her nervous habit is picking at her nails, and she is extremely afraid of heights. Some of Katelyn’s hobbies include baking, reading and anything art. Her biggest pet peeve is when people chew with their mouths open. The person who Katelyn thinks she looks most like is her dad, and her role model is her mom because she is constantly helping others and positively impacting their lives. If Katelyn could go back in time, she would not worry as much about what others thought of her. Katelyn’s deﬁnition of senioritis is wanting to just sleep, eat and gradu-

being a lead in Beauty and the Beast. He has also been involved in wrestling, track, cross country, football, band, choir, Teen Council and Student Council. The best advice Parker has received during high school is never to give up, and Parker’s advice to underclassmen is never to be satisﬁed. One thing that he is looking forward to is having a more relaxed schedule. After high school Parker is planning to attend the University of Northern Iowa to major in music education. His dream job is to be a professor of music at Iowa State University.

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ate. Her favorite high school memory is honoring Chyann Banta throughout homecoming and having Chyann’s parents as the grand marshals. The high school achievement that Katelyn is most proud of is having her drawing chosen to be displayed at the MacNider Art Museum. While in high school Katelyn has been involved in basketball, volleyball, National Honor Society, Teen Council, Keeping It Real, YIELD, Interact and band. The best advice Katelyn has been given is “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” and her advice to underclassmen is “Be kind to everyone and really cherish high school because it goes by fast.” Katelyn is most looking forward to meeting new people and getting to do new things after high school. Her plan after high school is to attend Iowa State for a degree in psychology or education. Katelyn’s dream job is doing something through which she can help others.

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by Anna Williams Kat Groom’s favorite childhood memory involves having a snowball fight in shorts and a t-shirt with her grandparents at the top of Pike’s Peak. Katheryn Marie Groom was born on June 10, 1999, to Mitzi McCann and Shaun Groom, and she has a brother, Tyler Groom. Kat also has two dogs, Maximus and Bear. Some of Kat’s favorite things are The Walking Dead, the 4th of July, Evan Peters, Kit Kats, purple, Forever 21, Sephora and the song “Hold Each Other” by Great Big World. Kat loves the smell of freshbaked cookies, and her favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla. Kat’s favorite quote is Einstein’s “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” A fun fact about Kat is that even though she is terrified of spiders, she wants one as a pet. Kat believes her best feature is her personality, and as a child she always dreamed about being a scientist. Tapping her fingers and constantly wiggling her leg are Kat’s nervous habits. Some of Kat’s hobbies include painting, playing trombone and hanging out with friends. The most spontaneous thing Kat has ever done is going to New Orleans with her mom for vacation without planning it. They just decided to go and left the next day. Kat really resembles her mother and is most embarrassed to be a part of the “dabbing” trend. Her role model is her GG (great-grandmother) because everything she did, she did with love. Kat’s favorite high school memory is her entire band experience. Marching band, concert band and jazz band

by Juel Hanson Did you know that Parker Schnieders is adopted? Parker was born on Dec. 29, 1998, and is the son of Steve and Kelly Schnieders; he also has a sister, Paige. A few of Parker’s favorites include cheering for Iowa State, Sour Patch Kids, Perkins, Fareway, chocolate ice cream, high school band and choir, watching cross country, the color blue, sweet smells, Christmas, Ramin Karimloo (who happens to be Parker’s role model because he changes lives with the music he sings), Pysch (the movie) and Bones. His favorite childhood memory is going to Hawaii, and his favorite childhood show was SpongeBob. Parker’s best feature happens to be his voice. When he was a kid, he wanted to be a musician. Now days his hobbies are singing and playing drums, but he hates being “K’d.” His biggest fear is not being good enough, and Parker shakes his leg when he is nervous. The most spontaneous thing that Parker has ever done is going to Des Moines on a Monday and then not coming home until Tuesday night. Senioritis, Parker said, is not giving one care. The trend that he is most embarrassed by is skinny jeans. If Parker could go back in time to change anything, he would prevent 9/11. Parker’s favorite high school memory and his proudest achievement is

by Juel Hanson Going snowmobiling for the ﬁrst time is Andrew Dornbier’s favorite childhood memory. Andrew was born on Feb. 16, 1999, to Phil and Michelle Dornbier; he has one sister, Kim. Some of Andrew’s favorites are Pablo Escobar: My Father, Blindspot, Christmas, the smell of hog feed, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, Kit Kats, the color black, Mat’s Place, AndyMark, chocolate, physics and football. His favorite childhood movie, Tommy Boy, is still his favorite movie today, and his favorite quote is “It tis what it tis.” A nervous habit for Andrew is picking at his ﬁngernails, and his biggest fear is not being successful. A huge pet peeve for Andrew is when people hold their spoons like a shovel. A couple of his hobbies include robotics and showing pigs, and the most spontaneous thing that Andrew has ever done is going to Perkins at 1 a.m. Andrew’s role model is his dad because of his work ethic and personality, and Andrew believes his own best feature is his own work ethic. His favorite high school memory and proudest moment is being named to the FIRST Dean’s List, a national award for robotics. During high school Andrew has been involved in robotics, Future Farmers

of America, National Honor Society, cross country, wrestling and golf. The best advice that he has been given in high school is that sports aren’t everything. Andrew’s advice to underclassmen is to follow your dreams, no matter what challenges face you. When Andrew was a kid, he wanted to become an engineer, and his dream job now is to be an engineer at FIRST. After high school he is looking forward to going to college and will be attending Iowa State University for engineering.

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have all provided very positive memories for her, and the achievements she is most proud are all her band awards. The best advice Kat has been given in high school is “Don’t worry about what people think of you. Be true to yourself.” She advises underclassmen to “Always do your homework! It really helps!” Kat states that she caught senioritis when she was a junior and has struggled with procrastination ever since. Consequently, if she could go back in time, she would try her hardest every year and not procrastinate. In high school Kat has been involved with band, vocal, golf, YIELD and being both the volleyball and boys track manager. Her future plans are to attend NIACC for a year and then transfer to an undetermined four-year college. Kat’s dream job is to become an analytical chemist.

by Lydia Seelhammer The holiday season is here, and many students and staff are excited to take part in their Christmas traditions. Mackenzie Van Gerpen loves playing Bingo with her family and exchanging gifts during the game. Everyone in her family bring either a man’s, woman’s or child’s gift. When someone gets a Bingo, they go pick out a gift. If someone gets two Bingos, they can steal a gift from someone else. Many students enjoy baking cookies. Stephanie Marzen bakes candy cane, snickerdoodle and sugar cookies during the holiday season. Mackenzie Feuring loves baking monster and sugar cookies with her dad. As his favorite Christmas tradition, Parker Schnieders enjoys decorating Christmas sugar cookies. Decorating the tree or the house is also a common tradition of students. Hannah Wellik and her entire family decorate the Christmas tree as their family tradition. Summer Eenhuis decorates her own Christmas tree by herself. Matthew Heinemann and his family decorate the house for their

Christmas custom. Ashley Lincicum’s favorite Christmas tradition isn’t decorating the tree but cutting down a fresh tree with her family. Mrs. Bierle’s favorite Christmas tradition is having her kids wake her husband and her up way before they would ever actually wake up on Christmas morning, but the kids aren’t allowed to wake them before 6 a.m. Jace Pringnitz’s favorite Christmas tradition is also opening presents on Christmas morning. Candie Cueva and her family have a unique Christmas tradition. Her family stays up until midnight on Christmas Eve to open presents just as the clock strikes 12 a.m. Candie’s mom makes homemade tamales every year for Christmas Day. Mrs. Chenoweth has a favorite Christmas tradition like no other. She remembers performing the Christmas program at her church on Christmas Eve as a child. Once the program was ﬁnished, the minister would give all of the children red delicious apples. Christmas is a wonderful time of year. Many students and staff have traditions that are meaningful for them. Merry Christmas!

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Impulse Tours North Iowa by Candie Cueva Impulse, the high school vocal jazz group, recently spread some Christmas cheer with their annual tour. The group comprised of 13 members is led by Jason Heitland, vocal music director at Garner-Hayﬁeld-Ventura. This year’s Impulse group performed a set list of anywhere from 3 to 15 songs for 12 different businesses in the towns of Garner and Clear Lake. The performances featured traditional Christmas carols such as “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night” and other favorites as well as more modern songs such as “Holiday Road” from the movie National Lampoon’s Vacation. The Impulse group spent weeks preparing for the tour and practiced twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. According to senior Parker Schnieders, the most challenging part was “maintaining vocal health throughout singing for about six hours straight.” On the other hand, he says the most

rewarding part was “getting the applause and recognition that meant the group’s hard work had paid off.” The tour is an annual tradition that happens in the week following the high school’s holiday vocal concert. Also a tradition is the group eating at Cancun in Clear Lake following a long day of hard work and singing. Impulse members who toured include Parker Schnieders, Hannah Lau, Ryley Kozisek, Olivia Carew, Emily Howke, Paige Rasmuson, Jillian Heitland, Jadan Smith, Spencer Duregger, Matthew Heinemann, Mara Anderson, Patrick Carew and Camden Lau. Impulse’s performances at the holiday concert usually consist of jazz arrangements and a capella music. The same style of music was present during their holiday tour, and to sum it up sweetly, Parker believes that “the songs were sweet, but the Christmas cookies were sweeter.”

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Bass by Juel Hanson Mr. Ethan Bass is the 9-12 strength trainer here at Garner-Hayﬁeld-Ventura. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, and his hometown is Altoona, Iowa. Mr. Bass was born on Sept. 25 and has one pet dog. A few of Mr. Bass’ favorites include anything written by Stephen King, Florida State, Barnes and Noble, Game of Thrones, watching football, Roger Federer, the color crimson and the movie Gladiator. One of his favorite quotes is “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion, or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle, or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. . .when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.” Mr. Bass’ biggest fear is failure. Some of his hobbies include sports, reading and trying new things. Mr. Bass has three pet peeves. They include excuses, blaming and complaining. The most spontaneous thing that he has ever done is booked a ﬂight to Los Angeles/Hollywood “just because.” One of Mr. Bass’ treasured memories as a teacher is seeing kids’ excitement when they improve themselves. His favorite role models are both his grandpa and dad. Both have

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GHV boys hold off Garrigan Last week was supposed to go a long way in revealing the top teams in the TIC West boys’ basketball race. The Cardinals were scheduled to face two of the leading contenders in Bishop Garrigan on Tuesday and Lake Mills on Friday. A small piece of the puzzle was determined on Tuesday when the Cardinals topped the Golden Bears, but winter weather forced postponement of Friday’s meeting with Lake Mills. That contest has been rescheduled for Monday, December 19 meaning that at most there will be only one unbeaten boys’ team in the TIC West standings at the holiday break. Coaches are always interested to see how their teams will respond to adversity and Cardinal coach Joe Albertson saw his squad tested in Tuesday’s game against Bishop Garrigan. Albertson knew before the season even started that he would have a deep bench and that luxury proved to be very valuable against the Golden Bears. With starters Johnny O’Connor and James Betz seeing reduced roles due to foul trouble, the GHV reserves stepped in and filled their shoes in convincing fashion. GHV edged ahead 10 – 9 after one quarter of play and managed to grow the lead to 27 – 20 by halftime. A strong performance in the third quarter allowed the Cardinals to expand their advantage to double digits, with GHV seemingly in control with a 48 – 37 lead heading into the final period. Somehow, the pesky Bears managed to cut the margin to one point with just over two minutes remaining in the game but free throws down the stretch allowed the Cardinals to seal the 66 – 58 victory. Ryan Meyers came off the bench to spark the Cardinal offense with a team-leading 17 points. James Betz followed with 14 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots in his reduced appearance and Nick Joynt added 14 points with four steals. Adding to the Cardinal offense were

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and Gavin Becker came off the bench to add 10. Eckels added eight assists, six rebounds and four steals as West Hancock improved to 4-2 overall, 3-2 in the Top of Iowa West conference. Ben Eisenman also came up with five steals and chipped in with five more assists for coach Brian Peterson’s team. West Hancock 78, North Iowa 36 West Hancock (4-2, 3-2) – Joe Smith 1-1 0-0 2, MaCoy Yeakel 2-5 3-5 7 ,Chase Eisenman 1-5 0-0 2, Gavin Becker 2-3 4-6 10, Brayden Leerar 1-2 0-0 2, Seth Weiland 3-7 5-6 12, Dylan Eckels 7-12 3-4 18, Ben Eisenman 5-7 4-4 14, Glen Smith 3-7

2-2 8, Garrett Fosdick 1-4 1-2 3. Totals 2653 16-22 78. W. Hancock 26 19 16 17 N. Iowa 12 10 6 8

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Thursday, Dec. 22.................... HS Winter Concert at WH HS Gym, 7 pm Friday, Dec. 23-Monday, Jan. 2 ............................ No School, Winter Break Tuesday, Jan. 3 ...................................................................... School Resumes ......................JV/V G/B BB at Belmond-Klemme, 4, 5, 6:15, 7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 5 ................................................JV/V Wrestling Tri, 6 pm Friday, Jan. 6 ........ JV/V G/B BB vs Bishop-Garrigan, 4, 5, 6:15, 7:30 pm ...................................................Lions Club Pork Loin Dinner, 5 pm Saturday, Jan. 7............................. NCIBA Honor Band 9-12 at Ft Dodge ........................................ V Wrestling Tourney at St Edmond, 10 am Monday, Jan. 9 .............................................. No School, Staff In-Service ................................................ JV Wr Tourney at Emmetsburg, 5 pm .................................................. JJV Boys BB at Lake Mills, 6:15 pm ..........................................................................Music Boosters, 7 pm Tuesday, Jan. 10 ............ JV/V B/G BB vs Lake Mills, 4, 5, 6:15, 7:30 pm .............................................. Post Prom-Duct Tape Fundraiser, 6 pm Wednesday, Jan. 11 ................................................Booster Club, 5:30 pm

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Three point goals – WH 4-16 (Becker 2-3, Eckels 1-3, Weiland 1-4, Yeakel 0-1, Leerar 0-1, B. Eisenman 0-1, Fosdick 0-1, C. Eisenman 0-2). Rebounds – WH 35, 6 off., 29 def. (Weiland 14, Eckels 6, Fosdick 5, Becker 3, G. Smith 2, Team 2, J. Smith, C. Eisenman, B. Eisenman 4). Assists – WH 21 (Eckels 8, Weiland 5, B. Eisenman 5, C. Eisenman 2, Yeakel). Steals – WH 19 (B. Eisenman 5, Eckels 4, Weiland 3, Yeakel 2, C. Eisenman 2, Beclker). Blocks – WH 7 (Weiland 6, Becker). Fouled out – WH (Yeakel).

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pulled out the win because the boys did a good job keeping turnovers down and hitting free throws. We definitely need to be good at those two areas to be successful in big games.” The Cardinals are now 5 – 0 in TIC West play and 5 – 1 overall. They will travel to Lake Mills on Monday for the rescheduled game from Friday before hosting Eagle Grove on Tuesday. GHV’s final game before the holiday break will be Thursday at Humboldt.

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There were two very tough opponents on the schedule for the GHV girls’ basketball team last week. The Cardinals played their best game of the season on Tuesday but saw their upset bid against Garrigan fade in the end. GHV was no doubt looking forward to see if their improvement would continue at Lake Mills on Friday, but a winter storm warning forced postponement of that game. GHV fell two points shy of completing the major upset against league-leading Bishop Garrigan. The undefeated Golden Bears found themselves in unfamiliar territory as GHV controlled the scoreboard for over three quarters of the game. The Cards pulled ahead 14 – 10 after one period of play and then pushed ahead 32 – 27 at halftime. GHV was still in control with a 39 – 35 lead as the final quarter began, but Garrigan managed to edge ahead with two minutes remaining in the game. The Cardinals had a good look at the basket as the final horn sounded, but the potential tying field goal caromed off of the rim. Jillian Heitland led GHV in the scorebookw with 15 points and three steals. Hannah Lau played another solid game, scoring 14 points with 11 rebounds and eight assists. Maddie Williams chipped in eight points followed by Jade Hanson with three and Sadie Oulman with two. Cardinal coach Matt Erpelding commented, “This was the best we have played to date and against probably the best team we have seen. As we have been, we had a pretty good first quarter leading 1410. We were able to maintain our good play throughout most of the remainder of the game. Unfortunately we had a couple spells where we simply didn’t execute. Over a couple-minute span in the second quarter we broke down defensively and gave their shooter three open looks at three-pointers and she knocked them all down. Then early in the fourth quarter we turned the ball over against their full court pressure and they turned them into layups. We had a chance to tie the game up in the final seconds but weren’t able to get the look we wanted. It was great to see us play a complete four quarters against a quality opponent. Also, we took much better care of the ball committing 18 turnovers which is a

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GHV’s Hanna Lau hits a 3 for the Cards during their 50-48 loss to Bishop-Garrigan. Lau led the Cards with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. huge improvement from the 27 that we are averaging. Hopefully we can continue to play at that level and be able to continue to show improvement.” The Cardinals are now 2 – 3 in TIC West play and 3 – 4 overall. Friday’s game at Lake Mills has been rescheduled to this Monday (December 19) and GHV will host Eagle Grove on Tuesday. The Cards will then travel to Humboldt on Thursday before breaking for the holidays.

Selected individual statistics from last week’s games follow. Score by quarters BG 10 17 8 15 50 GHV 14 18 7 9 48 Individual stats (FGM-A, FTM-A, P, F): Jillian Heitland: 5-9, 0-0, 15, 3; Hannah Lau: 6-14, 1-2, 14, 1; Maddie Williams: 2-6, 4-8, 8, 4; Makaya Shropshire: 3-5, 0-0, 6, 5; Jade Hanson: 0-0, 3-4, 3, 0; Sadie Oulman: 0-3, 2-2, 2, 2.

BUFFALO CENTER – Three different West Hancock girls’ basketball players scored in double digits on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in a 78-51 rout of North Iowa. Led by Faith Hammer’s 15 points and 13 each from Sydney Burgardt and Amanda Chizek, the Buffs were no match for the Eagles in this one. After a 15-10 first quarter, coach Paul Sonius’ team had huge second and third quarters to leave no doubt to the outcome. Amanda Chizek posted a double-double, adding 11 boards to her 13-point night. She added a pair of steals and the team’s only blocked shot. Kelly Leerar led the Eagles in assists with six, chipping in with three more steals. Burgardt added three steals. West Hancock improved to 5-2 overall, 3-2 in the Top of Iowa West conference.

West Hancock 78, North Iowa 51 West Hancock (5-2, 3-2) – Katlyn Ohrt 1-3 3-4 5, Natalie Lemmon 0-0 0-0 0, Madison Eisenman 3-8 0-0 8, Brigid Smith 1-7 1-2 3, Riley Hiscocks 0-1 2-2 2, Faith Hammer 4-7 6-8 15, Mahayla Faust 1-3 0-0 2, Sydney Burgardt 6-7 0-0 13, Kelly Leerar 3-11 1-2 8, Gabby Bell 0-0 0-0 0, Sydney Huspeth 1-6 0-0 3, Ryann Hagen 0-1 0-0 0, Amanda Chizek 4-7 5-7 13, Anna Chizek 3-6 0-0 6 Totals 27-67 18-25 78. North Iowa (0-6, 0-4) – Rachel Hassebroek 3-5 4-4 13, Rachel Schutter 2-5 0-0 4, Hannah Main 0-0 0-0 0, Dani Yegge 1-3 1-2 4, Paige Pike 0-1 0-0 0, Jessica Govern 1-9 0-1 2, Kanzie Bengtson 0-1 1-2 1, Kendall Melz 3-7 1-4 8, Katelin Adams 3-9 4-8 10, Rebekah Jensvold 0-2 0-0 0, Taylen Hinders 3-7 1-2 7, Jenna Govern 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 17-50 12-23 51.

W. Hancock 15 26 22 15 - 78 N. Iowa 10 9 16 16 - 51 Three point goals – WH 6-23 (Eisenman 2-7, Burgardt 1-1, Hammer 1-2, Hudspeth 1-3, Leerar 1-4, Hiscocks 0-1, Smith 0-5); NI 5-13 (Hassebroek 3-4, Melz 1-1, Yegge 1-3, Schutter 0-1). Rebounds – WH 40, 16 off., 24 def. (Am. Chizek 11, Burgardt 6, Hudspeth 5, Ohrt 2, Eisenman 2, Smith 2, Hammer 2, Faust 2, Hagen); NI 16, 5 off., 11 def. (Adams 5, Govern 4, Schutter 3, Hinders 2, Yegge, Jensvold). Assists – WH 16 (Leerar 6, Smith 4, Ohrt, Eisenman, Hammer, Faust, Burgardt, Hudspeth); NI 12 (Govern 4, Hassebroek 3, Schutter 3, Bengtson, Adams). Steals – WH 19 (Burgardt 3, Leerar 3, Smith 2, Faust 2, Am. Chizek 2, An. Chizek 2, Ohrt, Eisenman, Hiscocks, Hammer, Hudspeth); NI 5 (Schutter 2, Melz 2, Yegge). Blocks – WH 1 (Am. Chizek); NI 3 (Hinders 2, Melz). Fouled out – WH (Ohrt); NI (Adams).

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GHV simply outnumbered their opponents in three of four dual wrestling matches last week. On Tuesday the Cards traveled to Forest City where GHV fell to an impressive Central Springs squad before outscoring their hosts. On Thursday the Cardinals performed in front of their home crowd against an undermanned Belmond squad and in a rematch against Forest City. Central Springs brought an experienced squad to Forest City and the Panthers were able to outscore GHV 58 – 18. The Cardinals recorded two pins and a forfeit while Central Springs scored in the remaining 11 matches. Adding falls to their season records were Austin Case at 113 pounds and Anthony Sherwood at 160 pounds. Tyler Nielson completed GHV’s scoring with a forfeit victory at 285 pounds. In recent years, GHV’s inability to completely fill the roster has cost the Cardinals several dual matches. The shoe was on the other foot against Forest City as the Indians were unable to fill six weight classes. In the remaining matches, GHV scored a pin, a major decision and a decision. Conner Shaw added another fall to his resume with a quick pin at 180 pounds. Freshman Caleb Renner picked up a major decision at 126 pounds and Anthony Sherwood outscored his opponent 8 – 4 at 160 pounds. Cardinal coach Cory Jenniges commented, “In the first dual we just got out-wrestled by more experienced kids. We couldn’t get out from the bottom. When your second-ranked kid goes down in defeat you know you have had a rough night. Coach McDonough does a great job with his kids at Central Springs.” Coach Jenniges saw improvement in the matches against Forest City. “We wrestled much better and Forest City’s open weights helped us some. It is nice to have a full line up this year. It prevents teams from being able to jump around on us like in previous years.” On Thursday, GHV benefitted from six Bronco forfeits in a 48 – 35 win over Belmond-Klemme. The Cards clinched the dual win with pins from Anthony Sherwood at 160 pounds and Conner Shaw at 182 pounds. “We didn’t match up well with Belmond even though they had six open

weights,” noted Jenniges. “They won most of the matches wrestled. I think we may have overlooked them. Having coached most of the boys on Belmond’s team in the youth program and junior high years ago has come back to haunt me over the last couple years. Their forfeits were our friend tonight.” The rematch against Forest City was fairly close to a carbon copy of Tuesday’s dual against the Indians. GHV scored on six forfeits and then added a pin and a decision to the team score on the way to a 45 – 34 win. Brady Hess earned the decision at 145 pounds while Conner Shaw scored the fall at 180 pounds. “Considering it was the second time this week that we wrestled Forest City I thought we wrestled well against them tonight,” remarked Jenniges. “Brady Hess avenged an overtime loss from Tuesday night and wrestled well. Overall the kids fought hard and we are showing improvement. We gotta get to Christmas break and get a few guys healed up and back in the line up. We haven’t had our best line up out there yet. After Christmas our line up should be the strongest it has been all year.” The Cardinals were scheduled to compete in tournament action at Iowa Falls on Saturday, but that meet was cancelled due to the winter storm warning. GHV will travel to Eagle Grove on Thursday to face the Eagles and St. Ansgar in their final action before the holiday break. Complete results from last week’s wrestling action follow. GHV 18 – Central Springs 58 106: Carter Pals (CS) pinned Drew Furst, 1:22; 113: Austin Case (GHV) pinned Sam Mason, 0:44; 120: Caileb Pate (CS) pinned Brandon Galkin, 2:27; 126: Max Howes (CS) pinned Caleb Renner, 3:43; 132: Lucas Garl (CS) pinned Bailey Dosio, 1:38; 138: Jacob Mathers (CS) pinned Luke Brown, 3:30; 145: Georden Perry (CS) dec. Brady Hess, 7-0; 152: Matt Arthur (CS) pinned Spencer Formanek, 5:02; 160: Anthony Sherwood (GHV) pinned Avery Garner, 0:58; 170: Cole Neel (CS) pinned Zach Abbas, 0:31; 182: Zach Ryg (CS) dec Conner Shaw, 5-4; 195: Alex Prestholt (CS) pinned Buck Weaver, 1:11; 220: Zack Santee (CS) dec. Grady Umbarger, 14-5; 285: Tyler Nielsen (GHV) won by forfeit. GHV 49 – Forest City 24

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106: Drew Furst (GHV) won by forfeit; 113: Austin Case (GHV) won by forfeit; 120: Brandon Galkin (GHV) won by forfeit; 126: Caleb Renner (GHV) dec. Brett Walton,10-2; 132: Bailey Dosio (GHV) won by forfeit; 138: Luke Brown (GHV) won by forfeit; 145: Kristian Gunderson (FC) dec. Brady Hess, 7-5; 152: Maverick Freerksen (FC) pinned Spencer Formanek, 1:23; 160: Anthony Sherwood (GHV) dec. Paul Olson, 8-4; 170: Timothy Buck (FC) dec. Zach Abbas, 9-7; 182: Conner Shaw (GHV) pinned Jacob Trunkhill, 0:25; 195: Gabe Staudt (FC) pinned Buck Weaver, 1:59; 220: Noah Paulson (FC) pinned Grady Umbarger, 1:55; 285: Tyler Nielsen (GHV) won by forfeit. GHV 48 – Belmond/Klemme 35 106: Keaton Wilson (BK) pinned Drew Furst, 1:25; 113: Austin Case (GHV) won by forfeit; 120: Logan Heaberlin (BK) pinned Brandon Galkin, 0:39; 126: Nathan Been (BK) won by forfeit; 132: Bailey Dosio (GHV) won by forfeit; 138: Luke Brown (GHV) won by forfeit; 145: Zach Anderson (BK) pinned Brady Hess, 3:55; 152: Adam Heflin (GHV) won by forfeit; 160: Anthony

Monday Bago League December 5 1 Unicover 35.5 20.5 2 Super Bowl 33.5 22.5 3 National Purity 32 24 4 Duane Malek Const. 29 27 5 Jordahl Jems 28 28 Team Scratch Game: 654 Unicover, 599 Super Bowl, 569 National Purity. Scratch Game: 195 Cheryl Bakken, 186 Ronda Francis, 184 Beth Verhoef. Team Scratch Series: 1836 Unicover, 1627 National Purity, 1591 Super Bowl. Scratch Series: 498 Ronda Francis, 497 Cheryl Bakken, 477 Sandy Newby. Team Handicap Game: 810 Unicover, 796 Super Bowl, 784 Duane Malek Const. Handicap Game: 258 Beth Verhoef, 236 Shirlene Vandenheuvel, 234 Cheryl Bakken. Team Handicap Series: 2304 Unicover, 2286 Duane Malek Const., 2239 Jordahl Jems. Handicap Series: 614 Cheryl Bakken, 588 Ronda Francis, 586 Teri Kendall, 586 Beth Verhoef. Tuesday Industrial Mixed League December 6 1 Singelstad Hdwe 143 57 2 Kohner’s Korner 130 70 3 Split Happens 122 78 4 TSB 120.5 79.5 5 Super Bowl 103.5 96.5 6 FC Motel 99.5 100.5 7 Schmidt Happens 93.5 106.5 8 All Stars 89 111 9 Eye of the Griffin 87 113 Team Scratch Game: 1091 Kohner’s Korner, 1036 Singelstad Hdwe, 975 Schmidt Happens. Scratch Game: Men – 257 Shawn Torgerson, 256 Ty Hermanson, 245 JeremyBerg; Women - 202 Becky Stumme, 196 Shelley Turner, 186 Nikki Trunkhill. Team Scratch Series: 3085 Kohner’s Korner, 2968 Singelstad Hdwe, 2851 Schmidt Happens. Scratch Series: Men – 699 Shawn Torgerson, 654 Scott Schmidt,

Sherwood (GHV) pinned Keaton Pagel, 0:51; 170: Jonny Dugger (BK) pinned Zach Abbas, 3:30; 182: Conner Shaw (GHV) pinned Tucker Kroeze, 1:11; 195: Buck Weaver (GHV) won by forfeit; 220: Grady Umbarger (GHV) won by forfeit; 285: Cameron Beminio (BK) pinned Tyler Nielsen, 1:55. GHV 45 – Forest City 34 106: Drew Furst (GHV) won by forfeit; 113: Austin Case (GHV) won by forfeit; 120: Brandon Galkin (GHV) won by forfeit; 126: Brett Walton (FC) won by forfeit; 132: Bailey Dosio (GHV) won by forfeit; 138: Luke Brown (GHV) won by forfeit; 145: Brady Hess (GHV) dec. Kristian Gunderson, 4-1; 152: Paul Olson (FC) dec. Adam Heflin,16-3; 160: Maverick Freerksen (FC) pinned Anthony Sherwood, 4:57; 170: Timothy Buck (FC) pinned Zach Abbas, 5:11; 182: Conner Shaw (GHV) pinned Jacob Trunkhill,1:08; 195: Gabe Staudt (FC) pinned Buck Weaver, 1:25; 220: Noah Paulson (FC) pinned Grady Umbarger, 3:27; 285: Tyler Nielsen (GHV) won by forfeit.

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Perch fishing contest scheduled If you’re looking to get out of the house this winter to enjoy a little winter fun, consider taking part in the Rice Lake perch fishing contest, sponsored by the Winnebago County Conservation Board. The contest will take place at Rice Lake State Park on Saturday afternoon, January 14. During the contest, people will be awarded prizes for the first perch caught, as well as the largest perch, in several different age classes. In addition, various door prizes will be awarded, and snacks and warm drinks will also be available. People should bring their own ice fishing equipment, but equipment and instruction will be available for people needing some. Holes will also be drilled in the ice for people, if they’d like. Although only perch will count toward the contest prizes, people will be allowed to catch other species of fish, in accordance with state fishing regulations. All participants requiring a Team Handicap Series: 3465 The Bad Sandbaggers, 3400 Singelstad Hdwe, 3271 Thompson Roofing. Handicap Series: Men – 765 Heath Weber, 725 Ross Boysen, 724 Trevor Frascht; Women – 718 Kathy Peterson, 610 Diana Plagge. Wednesday Powder Puff December 7 1 Jordahl Jems 33 23 2 GES Who 31 25 3 Lake Mills Pump 28.5 27.5 4 Twedt Financial 27 29 5 Black Hills Energy 24.5 31.5 6 Forest City Auto 24 32 Team Scratch Game: 437 Twedt Financial, 431 Jordahl Jems, 411 Lake Mills Pump. Scratch Game: 206 Linda Jordahl, 180 Judy Hengesteg, 177 Janice Colby. Team Scratch Series: 1285 Jordahl Jems, 1244 Twedt Financial, 1156 Lake Mills Pump. Scratch Series: 450 Janice Colby, 437 Judy Hengesteg, 434 Karen Rodberg. Team Handicap Game: 615 Twedt Financial, 592 Forest City Auto, 577 Lake Mills Pump, 577 Black Hills Energy. Handicap Game: 228 Judy Hengesteg, 222 Janice Colby, 217 Linda Jordahl. Team Handicap Series: 1778 Twedt Financial, 1702 Forest City Auto, 1664 Black Hills Energy. Handicap Series: 606 Ellen Olson, 596 Karen Rodberg, 591 Sondra Nelson. Thursday Super Bowl December 8 1 Sh-Boom’s 38 22 2 Heath’s Computer 35 25 3 Fred’s Girls 26 34 4 Strike Harder 21 39 Team Scratch Game: 736 Fred’s Girls, 652 Sh-Boom’s, 618 Heath’s Computer. Scratch Game: Men – 258 Heath Weber, 202 Heath Heimer, 162 Bill Heimer; Women – 191 Jaime Fredrickson, 180 Donna Erickson, 178 Christy Smoley. Team Scratch Series: 2100 Fred’s Girls, 1754 Sh-Boom’s, 1740 Heath’s Computer. Scratch Series: Men – 679 Heath Weber, 500 Heath Heimer, 453 Bill Heimer; Women – 528 Jaime Fredrickson,

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484 Christy Smoley, 461 Donna Erickson. Team Handicap Game: 907 Fred’s Girls, 907 Sh-Boom’s, 845 Heath’s Computer. Handicap Game: Men – 273 Heath Weber, 254 Heath Heimer, 226 Cody Michael; Women – 236 Bobbie Petsche, 235 Jaime Fredrickson, 235 Karen Usher. Team Handicap Series: 2613 Fred’s Girls, 2519 Sh-Boom’s, 2421 Heath’s Computer. Handicap Series: Men – 724 Heath Weber, 656 Heath Heimer, 612 Cody Michael; Women – 660 Jaime Fredrickson, 643 Christy Smoley, 636 Karen Usher. Friday Super Bowl – December 9 1 Pocket Pounders 11 5 2 Go 4 Ten 10 6 3 Six to Nine 9 7 4 Three Plagges and a C 7.5 8.5 5 Eddy’s Glass 7 9 6 CJ Paint 7 9 7 Wonderboys 7 9 8 Mighty Tiggers 5.5 10.5 Team Scratch Game: 752 Pocket Pounders, 722 Three Plagges and a C, 684 Go 4 Ten. Scratch Game: Men – 258 Jordy Plagge, 249 Josh McClement, 244 Jeremy Sveen; Women – 212 AlmaWalker, 178 Cari Bolie, 127 Kendra Larson. Team Scratch Series: 2119 Three Plagges and a C, 2080 Pocket Pounders, 1966 Go 4 Ten. Scratch Series: Men – 695 Jordy Plagge, 653 Jeremy Sveen, 653 David Albee; Women – 590 Alma Walker, 458 Cari Bolie, 362 Chris Grothe. Team Handicap Game: 929 Pocket Pounders, 922 Wonderboys, 919 Go 4 Ten. Handicap Game: Men – 289 Ryan Ristau, 278 Josh McClement, 273 Richard Casier; Women – 263 Alma Walker, 241 Cari Bolie, 225 Chris Grothe. Team Handicap Series: 2671 Go 4 Ten, 2663 Wonderboys, 2642 Eddy’s Glass. Handicap Series: Men – 755 David Albee, 727 Richard Casier, 714 Ryan Ristau; Women – 743 Alma Walker, 659 Chris Grothe, 653 Cindy McClement.

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SUPERVISORS from page 1 quality and increase the capability of our dispatch center to handle multiple calls. 2. Improve the jail /inmate supervision and limit liability. 3. Save tax dollars. Solheim said this was not a proposal to consolidate the Sheriff’s Office or any other courthouse function. Merging communications services would save an estimated $111,695 according to the information presented at the meeting. All emergency calls would be routed to Winnebago County. Hancock County currently has six full-time dispatchers. Winnebago County has five. The combined service would have a potential nine-person dispatch staff, thus eliminating two positions. Whether those positions would be from Hancock or Winnebago County was not determined. Both Hancock and Winnebago employees would have to reapply for the positions. “This will provide mostly two person coverage at the new facility,” said Solheim. Solheim said it would make training easier to have everyone in the same facility and increased capacity for complex/multiple calls. “At some point, we are going to be required to provide 24/7 dedicated jail staff and meet all federal requirements. Solheim stated. Winnebago will house [inmates] for $50 a day. Winnebago County also plans to hire additional jailers. There will be fewer booking responsibilities

for Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Housing prisoners at the new Winnebago facility would also limit Hancock County’s liability. The negatives, he said, include two fewer dispatch positions between the two counties; the loss of two Hancock jailer positions; plus time and money spent transporting inmates. There would be a one-time up-front cost of $164,000 to Hancock County for start-up consolidation costs. The county attorney indicated there was “reasonable possibility” of grant funds from the State of Iowa for the onetime cost. Solheim reminded the audience that Winnebago County is paying for the construction of their new law enforcement center. “Your tax dollars are not paying for that facility,” he said. Solheim said that in his opinion the choices were: 1. Significantly increase dispatch and jail budgets, and increase taxes to professionalize these two departments, or 2. Leverage the location and new facilities in Forest city to improve services and reduce taxes. Hancock County Sheriff Scott Dodd emphasized his concerns about liability for the jail with present staffing. “We’ve heard for a lot of years we should combine some of these services,” said Sheriff Scott Dodd. “This is a prime time to do this with our neighbor at Forest City.” Dodd estimated Hancock County would save about $50,000 annually in jail costs. Sheriff Dodd said later that the Han-

cock County jail facility would not be closed, but would continue to be used as a temporary holding facility. “I believe 100 percent this is a winwin for both counties,” he said. “It makes sense.” Dodd continued, “My position on the 911 Center is this: If we’re going to staff the new center at Forest City, it appears to me there’s not a lot of savings. There may be some. Until we try it, we truly won’t know. “But if we’re going to do it, I would like to see the dispatch center staff as close as we can to 100 percent of the time with two people.” He also said he was also 100 percent with the decision of the Board of Supervisors if they decided not to combine E911 services. Comments from the audience, however, were opposed to combining the E911 service between the two counties without further study. There’s a lot things we can to do improve dispatches from [the current facility] without spending all that money,” said Brian Roberts, a member of the Garner Volunteer Ambulance Service. “The technology is there today. In my opinion it needs a lot more study.” Tim Schmidt, a member of the Garner City Council, said the communications center and the jail are two separate issues. “You talk about loosing two employees, Hancock County is loosing all the employees. They’re going to be driving to Winnebago County buying gas, groceries, dropping their kid off at daycare…we’re going to be loosing

all that money.” “Our cities are against this. Our fire department is against it. The ambulance [service] is against this. I believe the Britt Fire Department sent you a letter. I hope you listen to the people who would want you to investigate this further.” Dipatcher Carla Rudisill said, “My biggest concern is I don’t think everything has been given to the public that can be given. I’m on call 24 hours a day, the days that I work. If Winnebago County isn’t going to provide 24-hour jail service, what it the point of going up there? Everyone is concerned that there is 24-hour coverage with two people. “Great if they have 24-hour coverage with two dispatchers, but [an emergency] doesn’t occur every hour when you have two dispatchers up there. You cannot plan for those things.” Ivan Dodd, former mayor of Garner, said there are lot of open-ended questions mentioned in the report from Andy Buffington Dodd suggested a commission with representatives from both counties, “and study this thing a little more. I think we’re rushing into this.” Deb Schmidt, a former Garner City Council member, seconded the sentiments of the previous speakers. “But, how much is it really going to cost us?” Schmidt asked. “ What’s the savings going to be? I agree, we need a commission. After we have this commission, shouldn’t we legally have a referendum so the whole county can vote on this item?” Attorney Jim Wettlerling agreed that

the jail and the communications center are two separate issues. “I’m much more comfortable with the jail side of this,” he said. “There’s zero risk to that option, because we can stop anytime we want.” Wetterling is however, opposed to merging the communication centers. “We can do this with a virtual communications center,” he said. “We have two facilities up and running. If a tornado or other disaster takes one down, we still have one up and running. “Something like this is so much a part of the community, it should be a vote of the citizens in this case,” he said. “The comments that I’ve heard is that we’re going to increase services, and that’s not necessarily the case” said Dan Kardlik, Garner. Britt Mayor Ryan Arndorfer said that in his opinion it would be better to spend money to improve radio communications systems for emergency and law enforcement. He also asked if the resulting savings would trickle back to the cities to allocate to 911 services. “We have to make sure we know the answer to this,” Arndorfer said. “I’m not in opposition to the plan, but there are still a lot questions open on this.” Dispatcher Jennifer Roberts noted that currently a person in need of assistance can enter the law enforcement center 24 hours a day. “They know if they ring the buzzer, someone will answer the door.” Roberts said it would be better to use funds to update equipment.

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Sheriff Dodd said the county is working on obtaining funding a new 700 megahertz radio system, which he said will be “like night and day.” Hancock County Supervisor Sis Greiman said the reason the board was looking at Winnebago County as a potential partner to merge the communications center and jail was because of the past positive working relationship between the two counties. Hancock County Supervisor Jerry Tlach said the job of government is to give good service at the lowest possible cost. Tlach also said the City of Forest City (part of which extends in to Hancock County) is very important to the county. Winnebago County Supervisor Mike Stensrud also suggested a commission study the 911 merger proposal further. “I too, believe this has probably gone too fast,” Stensrud said. Supervisor Ron Sweers remarked, “We’re in a no-win situation no matter which way do we go. If we hire ten more jailers and increase the budget [the public] is going to be at the budget hearing in March.” Garner City Councilman George Smith wanted to see three or four options before a decision is made. “I think that is what we’re all sitting here for,” Smith said. It was pointed out at the meeting that the decision about jail was essentially Sheriff Dodd’s to make. “But I want our folks here who pay the bills at the jail to be on board with that decision, so it’s made by more than just me,” Dodd said.

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Strawberry Cookies Rebecca Peter

5 T. butter 2 eggs – well beaten 1 cup sugar 1 ½ cup chopped dates Cook in saucepan at 225-250 degrees until dates are cooked up. Stir constantly. Cook until mixture sticks together and leaves the sides of the pan in sort of a soft “ball.” Turn off heat. Add: Pinch of salt 1 tsp. vanilla 2 ½ - 3 cups of crispy rice cereal 1 cup chopped nuts. Mix well. Let stand 3-4 minutes until cool enough to handle. Butter hands (or spray hands with cooking spray) and shape into strawberries. Roll in colored sugar. Top with green frosting “leaves.’’ Makes about 24-30 cookies.

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Gingerbread Cookies Zoe Larson

Makes 24 5 inch tall cookies 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup molasses 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until well blended. In a large bowl beat butter, brown sugar, and egg on medium speed until well blended. Add molasses, vanilla, and lemon extract and continue to mix until well blended. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until blended and smooth. Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic and let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. Preheat oven to 375 deg. Prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper. (Dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, but in this case it should be refrigerated. Return to room temp before using.) Preheat oven to 375°. Grease or line cookie sheets with parchment paper. On a surface, place 1 portion of the dough on parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough. Roll dough to measure 1/4-inch thick.

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1 (12 ounce) package of white chocolate chips 1 (16 ounce) container of vanilla frosting 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 8 drops red food coloring 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy canes 1. Line an 8x8 pan with waxed paper. 2. Melt white chocolate chips in a double broiler or melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval. 3. Stir the frosting into the white chocolate chips. 4. Stir in the peppermint extract. 5. Spread into prepared pan evenly. 6. Drop 8 drops of red food coloring, spaced evenly, on top of the fudge. 7. Using a knife, swirl the food coloring. 8. Sprinkle top of fudge with crushed peppermint candies. 9. Cool for about an hour in the fridge.

1 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2-1/2 cups flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts Maraschino cherries Cream butter and sugar. Gradually work in flour and salt. Add vanilla and nuts. Chill dough. Form into balls with one cherry inside each ball. Bake 325°-350° oven, 14-17 minutes. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool and roll again.

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10. Once firm, turn fudge onto a cutting board and cut into small squares.

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Cut out cookies with cookie cutters. Space cookies 1 1/2-inches apart. Bake 1 sheet at a time for 6-8 minutes (the lower time will give you softer cookies-very good!). Remove cookie sheet from oven and allow the cookies to stand until the cookies are firm enough to move to a wire rack. After cookies are cool you may decorate them any way you like.

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Harriette’s Gunch

Date Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 cups white sugar 3 eggs 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons water 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates 1 cup chopped pecans In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Combine the water and dates; stir into the dough along with the chopped pecans. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet

White Mice Cookies

2 pounds mixed salted nuts 12 ounce Wheat Chex 10-1/2 ounce Cheerios 6-1/2 ounce Rice Chex 6-1/2 ounce can pretzel bits 5-1/2 ox. pretzel sticks 2 cups salad oil 2 T. Worcestershir sauce 1 T. garlic salt 1 T. seasoned salt We use 1 can of peanuts and 1 can of cashews. 2 pkgs. Wheat Chex, 1 pkg. Rice Chex. 1 bag of pretzels, 1 box of Cheerios. Mix cereal, pretzels, and nuts in large roaster. Mix Worcestershire sauce in salad oil. Mix garlic salt and seasoned salt together in shaker. Pour oil over cereals a little at a time and sprinkle salts. Stir and repeat until gone. Bake at 250° for 2 hours stirring every 20 minutes with a wood spoon.

Mom’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

1 C. rounded Crisco shortening 3/4 C White Sugar 3/4 C Brown Sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp hot water 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 C. Flour 2 Cups oatmeal 1 Cup or more of chocolate chips Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs,hot water, vanilla. Add dry ingredients, chocolate chips, oatmeal. Drop by spoonful on cookie

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Chocolate Covered Ritz /Peanut Butter Cookies

Spread peanut butter between 2 Ritz crackers. Dip them in melted chocolate almond bark. I use a small crock pot to keep the chocolate melted. When not enough chocolate remains to dip the Ritz “sandwiches” put pretzel sticks in to use up the rest. Put on tin foil or waxed paper and let harden. Must dry on foil (maybe waxed paper or parchment paper, I haven’t tried those). But they will stick like glue to non stick (teflon) cookie sheets or glass cutting boards.

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Carol’s Tax & Accounting to merge with Bradford Tax & Accounting In keeping with his late mother’s wishes, Jeff Omans would like to announce the merger of Carol’s Tax & Accounting in Garner with Bradford Tax & Accounting Network in Clarion. Prior to Carol’s death on Nov. 4, “she had decided to merge with a firm that held the same values and was dedicated to servicing the clientele that had entrusted her in building her busi-

ness over the years. When she learned of Bradford Tax & Accounting Network, it was obvious that the match up of the two businesses was just what the doctor ordered.” The Garner office will remain in the same location at 635 West 3rd St. and maintain the same phone number 641-923-2262. Owned by James W. Tausz, CFP®, Bradford Group’s companies include

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Donald Donald W. W. Furman, Furman, O.D. O.D. Trichelle M. Jackson, Trichelle M. Jackson, O.D. O.D. 90 Main Ave. N Britt, lA 45 State Street Garner, lA 139 East K Street, Forest City 90 Main N Britt, lA 45 State Garner, lA (641)Ave. 843-3841 (641)Street 923-3737 (641) 843-3841 (641) 923-3737

Bradford Tax & Accounting Network and Bradford Financial Center, one of the largest “independent” financial planners in the Midwest, in business for nearly 47 years. Carol was looking forward to working with a company whose solid foundation her clients could trust and depend on in the future. She felt she had found that in the stability of Bradford Group and Bradford Tax & Accounting Network. Upon Carol’s recommendation, Dorothy Blakesley has accepted the position of Office Manager for the Garner office. Since 1979 Dorothy was a Legal Secretary, Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, and Office Manager for the Riehm & Hovda Law Offices, now known as Ted Hovda Law Office. Bradford is very excited to welcome someone with Dorothy’s

background, experience, and credentials to the Bradford Team! Bradford will be providing a great deal of backup for Dorothy. Her office location will be upgraded with a new improved tax system, including software and computer equipment. Additionally, she will be supported by a team of accountants/tax specialists from the area as needed. Dorothy’s office will remain open year round to handle client needs as they arise. Bradford Tax & Accounting Network is enthusiastically looking forward to carrying on Carol’s legacy. They will endeavor to be a positive addition to the community and will be working hard to be the best of the best for every existing and new client that walks through the door!

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State Treasurer Fitzgerald brings the ‘Great Iowa Treasure Hunt’ to your town DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants to remind Iowans that this week your local paper will be featuring the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt in hopes of returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners. “Over 508,000 individuals have had unclaimed property returned to them through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt program,” Fitzgerald stated. “The program is a great service to past and present Iowans and has been very successful.” “Unclaimed assets could be from forgotten or inactive savings/checking accounts, utility refunds or deposits, uncashed insurance benefit checks, lost stock and dividends or even abandoned safe deposit box contents,” Fitzgerald said. When a person does not respond over an extended period of time to regular mailings from banks or corpora-

tions holding their funds, the property is reported to the state treasurer. “The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has returned over $221 million dollars to its rightful owners,” said Fitzgerald. “I encourage everyone to check their local newspaper and see if their name or the name of someone they know is listed, even if they don’t think they have unclaimed property.” The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt’s website was recently updated. If you see your name in the paper, search the website by the property ID number published alongside your name. Iowans are also encouraged to search by their last name to locate any other properties that may be owed to them. Visit the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt at GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to begin your search. Be sure to like Great Iowa Treasure Hunt on Facebook and follow the program in Twitter @ GREATIATreasure.

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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (GARBC)

480 Main Ave. N, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3110 Pastor Greg Baum Sunday, December 25 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday, December 28 6 p.m. Awana Club

HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Zach Fischer Sunday, December 25 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship

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

ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Duncan

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

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

906 West O St. Forest City Fr. James Dubert, Pastor – 923-2329 Fr. Paul E. Lippstock, Sacramental Priest Thursday, December 22 7:30 a.m. Mass at Forest City 8 a.m. Mass at Garner 8:40 a.m. Reconciliation at Garner No Bible Study at Garner

St. Paul Lutheran welcomes 80 members and guests to its annual Christmas brunch

St. Paul Lutheran LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) of Garner held its annual Christmas brunch at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 11. Nearly 80 members and guests were in attendance. Women were greeted with a hot cranberry pineapple punch and Christmas piano music played by Beverly Cataldo. Janan Griggs, president of Hope Circle, greeted those in attendance. Pastor Scott Kozisek gave a table prayer before the food was served. The brunch menu included an egg bake casserole, fresh fruit, and a variety of breads and muffins. A freewill offering for the Garner Community Christian Childcare (GCCC) was taken. Heather Gorder spoke about the goals and progress of this endeavor. Current plans are that the GCCC will be located in the education wing of St. Boniface Catholic Church with a projected opening date sometime in March 2017. The Christian Life committee members, Connie Rosendahl, Sheila Sperr, Aggie Voss and assistants Sharon Hollatz, Marlys Luedtke, and Lois Purcell, presented a skit on the meaning of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” followed by the singing of that carol. Marlys Luedtke introduced Karen Segebarth from Lone Rock who is an avid quilter. She told about all the quilts she and others from her area have made and given to charities and veterans. The morning ended with the singing of Silent Night.

Friday, December 23 7:30 a.m. Mass at Britt 9 a.m. Mass at Westview Care in Britt Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve 4 p.m. Mass at Britt with Children’s Homily 4 p.m. Mass at Forest City 6 p.m. Mass at Duncan with Children’s Homily 6:15 p.m. Mass at Buffalo Center 12 a.m. Midnight Mass in Forest City Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day 8:30 a.m. Mass at Lake Mills 10 a.m. Mass at Garner Monday, December 26 7:30 a.m. Mass at Forest City 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation at Duncan 5:30 p.m. Mass at Duncan No Bible Study at Duncan Tuesday, December 27 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation at Forest City 5:30 p.m. Mass at Forest City No Bible Study at Forest City Wednesday, December 28 No Reconciliation at Britt No Mass at Britt Faith Formation Classes – See www. archangelscc.org for site times.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

IMMANUEL REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

North Fourth & Elder, Klemme Phone 587-2462 Sunday, December 25 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Wednesday, December 28

5 p.m. Noah’s Ark Church School 6 p.m. Confirmation *Dorcas 1st Wednesday each month. *Women’s Fellowship 2nd Wednesday. Church of the Nazarene

BRITT ZION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

195 2nd St., Britt, 50423 Phone 843-4667 Sunday, December 25 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 2 p.m. Concord Care Center Service Wednesday, December 28 7 p.m. Evening Prayer Service

Lutheran

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

1985 290th St. Miller, Garner, 50438 Handicap Accessible Phone 927-4413 Rose Visser, Lay Minister Thursday, December 22 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Office Hours (FLC) Saturday, December 24 8 p.m. Christmas Eve Service (FLC)

Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day No worship service or Sunday School Tuesday, December 27 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Office Hours (OSL) Wednesday, December 28 No Confirmation Continued on page 3b

Evangelical Free

BRITT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

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

GARNER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

580 Hwy 18 E. Garner, 50438 Phone 923-6092 www.garnerefree.org Haddon Anderson, Pastor Sunday, December 25 10 a.m. Christmas Songfest Tuesday, December 27 7 a.m. Classical Conversations

WESLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

Merry Christmas from all of us at Kanawha Equipment

Kneeling left to right: Tommy Nelson, Steve Bailey, Dan Deets, Glen Arkema, Nick Kirsch, Brian Zieman, Darwin Ruiter, Scott Burrs. Standing left to right: Tom Nedved, Kim Harrison, Mona Bauer, Jim Weiss, Jacob Schreur, Dan Burrs, Adam Hartman, Bret Swanson, JR Langﬁtt, Craig McCrea, Dan Abels, Jerry Zwald, Dylan Nelson, Jeff Watne, Burton Cooper, Ron Fink. Not pictured: Allan Johnson, Dennis Kiley.

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70 5th Ave, NW, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3172 Saturday, December 24 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Candle Service/ Communion Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day No Sunday School or Worship Service Monday, December 26 Pastor’s Sabbath Tuesday, December 27 12-1 p.m. Community Prayer Wednesday, December 28 10:30 a.m. Text Study No Confirmation/LYO

KANAWHA LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

Saturday, December 24 9 a.m. Bible Study Sunday, December 25 9 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, December 28 5:30 p.m. Confirmation

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

Redeemer Preschool & Day Care 301 S. Main Ventura The Rev. Jesse A. Burns Pastor’s Study: 641-829-3650 Office: 641-829-3615 Office email: rlc1946@cletel.net Sunday, December 25 9 a.m. Divine Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study

ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

2405 260th St. Garner Phone 829-4493 Sunday, December 25 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

ST. OLAF LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

Pastor James Harbaugh Sunday, December 25 8:30 a.m. Worship

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

and Little Lambs Preschool 810 State Street, Garner Phone 923-2261 The Rev. Scott A. Kozisek 641-923-2261 Office: stpauloffice@comm1net.net Preschool: stpaulpreschool@comm1net.net

Treasurer: stpaultreasurer@comm1net.net Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. Thursday, December 21 7 p.m. Al-Anon Saturday, December 24 6 p.m. Youth Call Time 6:30 p.m. Christmas Program (Grades 3-8) 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Communion Sunday, December 25 9 a.m. Worship Tuesday, December 27 7 p.m. AA Wednesday, December 28 No Christian Education Methodist

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

707 4th St. SW, Britt Phone 843-3523 Sunday, December 25 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship Wednesday, December 28 6 p.m. Youth Group

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

214 Clinton St. Box 217 Corwith, 50430 The Rev. Beatrice Kinzler Sunday, December 25 10 a.m. Worship Service Food Pantry by Appt.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

885 Maben, Garner Phone 923-2191 Pastor Paul Evans Thursday, December 22 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Prairie View 4-6 p.m. God’s Pantry 4-7 p.m. Comfort Quilters Saturday, December 24 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day No Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Celebration (No Hospitality or Fellowship to Follow Worship) Monday, December 26 9-11 a.m. God’s Pantry 1 p.m. Quilters Tuesday, December 27 1-4 p.m. Comfort Quilters Wednesday, December 28 1 p.m. Quilters No Confirmation No Choir Practice

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 Willow St. Goodell Phone 641-495-6102

Pastors Don and Cindy Morrison Saturday, December 24 5 p.m. Sunday School Program Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day No Worship Service

Wednesday, December 21, 2016 • The

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office Wednesday, December 28 12 - 5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office Reformed

BRITT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Kanawha The Rev. Mark Heath Sunday, December 25 9 a.m. Worship Tuesday, December 27 6:30 p.m. Bible Study

KANAWHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday, December 25 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 5 p.m. Second Service Wednesday, December 28 9:15 a.m. Coffee Break Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Games & Good News

Klemme Phone 641-587-2540 Pastors Don and Cindy Morrison Saturday, December 24 6:30 p.m. Candlelight & Carols Sunday, December 25 9:45 a.m. Worship

PEACE REFORMED CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3 mi. S. Hwy 69, Garner, 50438 Phone 923-3060 Mark Larson, Pastor Saturday, December 24 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Program Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship/Communion

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

OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CHURCH

Meets at Garner Ed. Center, 325 W. 8th Street Church Office: 425 State Street, Garner Phone 641-425-4095 Email: oacmcatlive.com Wednesday, December 21 6 p.m. Christmas Caroling Thursday, December 22 Office Closed Saturday, December 24 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day No Worship Service Tuesday, December 27 Office Closed

WRIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, December 25 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 5 p.m. Evening Worship Service

ZION EVANGELICAL & REFORMED CHURCH

Presbyterian

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

475 Maben Ave. Garner Phone 923-2274 Thursday, December 22 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office Saturday, December 24 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day 10 a.m. Worship Tuesday, December 27

760 W. 8th, Garner Phone 923-3152 Thursday, December 22 7:30 a.m. Concord Care Men’s Prayer Breakfast Saturday, December 24 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Prelude 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Program Sunday, December 25 9 a.m. Christmas Day Worship & Communion Monday, December 26 Offices Closed Tuesday, December 27 9 a.m. Prayer Group 1:30 p.m. Prairie View Bible Study *Send upates for church calendars by Fridays at noon. Email sharonbates. map@gmail.com or bring a copy to the Garner or Britt office. Schedules are printed one week in advance.

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KANAWHA COMMUNITY HOME

Skilled Care Center “24 Hour Nursing Care” 641-762-3302 Kanawha, Iowa MOFFITT DENTAL CENTER Michael Moffitt, DDS 422 W Broadway, Eagle Grove Call 515-448-4852

New Patients Welcome • Emergencies Seen Promptly Insurance Accepted

Drs. Tesene, Maurer & Maurer, DDS, PC Family Dentistry

Roy Tesene, DDS Amy Maurer, DDS Matt Maurer, DDS Breanne Mumm-Reed, DDS 55 State St., Garner, IA 50438 (641) 923-3771 • (800) 450-3771 www.garnerdental.com

Drs. Snively & Gildner, PC Optometrists

Clarion 515-532-3630 Belmond 641-444-3380 Clarion 1-888-532-3630 EARL W. HILL, Attorney 35 Main Ave. S., Britt Earl W. Hill & Kelsey Beenken Attorneys 641-843-4491

Ewing Funeral Homes Kanawha 641-762-3211 Britt 641-843-3839 Clarion 515-532-2233

City of Kanawha

Public Library ..............641-762-3595 City Clerk .....................641-762-3632 Police Department........641-762-3272 KANAWHA CITY COUNCIL Mayor - Nancy Litch Council Members: Raylin Bassett, Judy VanderPloeg Christa Hanson, Shirley Baker and Robert Zeigler City Clerk - Sharon Grimm

City of Klemme

Klemme Library ...........641-587-2369 Klemme City Clerk ......641-587-2018 KLEMME CITY COUNCIL Mayor - Ken Blank Council Members: David Abele, Douglass Taft, Morris Crotty, Kody Trampel, and David Welsch City Clerk - Colleen Rout

RENNER & BIRCHEM, PC

Certified Public Accountants • Accounting Services • Tax Services • Financial Planning • Auditing 641-843-3729 Britt, Iowa

108 N. Main St., Kanawha, IA • 641-762-3696

FAMILY EYE CARE CENTER

Dr. Don Furman, Optometrist 45 State Street 90 Main Ave. Garner Britt 641-923-3737 641-843-3841 www.familiyeyecc.com SIEGRIST & JONES, PC Attorneys 94 Main Ave. N, Britt Iowa 641-843-4451 or 800-943-4451

Douglas S. Hayes, AAMS Natalie Swartout, AAMS Financial Advisors

200 State Street PO Box 143 Garner IA 50438

800-542-6933 (641) 923-3295

531 2nd St, NW, Britt, IA • 641-843-5000

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Obituaries

Doyce Eldon Pringnitz

KANAWHA, Iowa - Doyce Pringnitz, 64, of Kanawha passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral services for Doyce Pringnitz Doyce Eldon Pringnitz were held on Friday, December 16, at Kanawha United Methodist Church, 402 N. Main Street, Kanawha, with Pastor Mark Heath officiating. Burial was at Amsterdam Cemetery in Kanawha. “place” Doyce Eldon Pringnitz was born photo here on October 6, 1952 to Junior “Dutch” and Ruth (Bell) Pringnitz in Belmond. Doyce attended and graduated from Kanawha High School. Doyce attended NIACC for a time before being drafted into the United States Army Corps during the Viet1952-2016 nam War. Following his discharge Services: from the Army, Doyce returned to Kanawha United Kanawha and began farming. He was Methodist Church a life-long farmer who took great Arrangements by: pride in what he did and in providing Ewing Funeral Home for his family. He will be rememKanawha, Iowa bered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Doyce would do anything for anybody. He was united in marriage to Margaret Christians on April 19, 1975 at Wright Christian Reformed Church, rural Kanawha. To this union four children were born. Doyce and his family made their home on a farm north of Kanawha. Doyce was currently holding a seat on the board of directors for the North Central Co-op and the Prairie Energy Co-op. He cherished the friendships developed on the various committees he participated in over the years. Doyce was a devout member of the Kanawha United Methodist Church. Doyce is survived by his wife, Margaret; children Jeremy (Donna) Pringnitz and their son Shalyer of Kanawha, Jody (Greg) Rottinghaus and their son Samuel of Le Mars, Justin (Krista) Pringnitz of Duncan, and Julie (Jeremy) Brogaard and their sons Waylon and Wyatt of Kanawha; his mother Ruth Pringnitz; sister Deborah (Brad) Hansen of New Sweden, Maine; along with extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his dad Dutch. Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E Second St., Kanawha, was in charge of arrangements. www.ewingfh.com

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Mary C. Rasmus

KLEMME – Mary C. Rasmus, 64, of Klemme died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City from complications of a stroke. Mary C. Rasmus Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 19, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Music was provided by organist, Margaret Jass and pianist, “place” Mary Etherington. Ushers were Allan photo here DeWitt and Daryl Upmeyer. Honorary bearers were her grandchildren. Casket bearers were Michael Cook, Terry Tweed, Tom Whitehurst, Chuck Bolinger, Rod Tripp and Brad Holton. Burial was held at Elmwood – St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Mary C. Rasmus, the daughter of 1952-2016 Thomas and Mary (Wilhm) Paulus, Services: 10:30 a.m., Dec. 19 was born on October 3, 1952 in MaZion Evangelical and son City. She grew up in the Aredale Reformed Church and Dougherty area and moved with Arrangements by: her family to Mason City during her Cataldo Funeral Home freshman year in high school. Mary Garner, Iowa graduated from Mason City High School in 1970. She continued her education at La James College of Hairstyling in Mason City. On May 18, 1973, she was married to Glenn Rasmus at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. They made their home in Klemme where they raised their three children. Mary was employed at PAR Products in Klemme for twenty-eight years. She then worked at Stellar Industries in Garner, where she retired in May of 2014. Mary loved her grandchildren. They were the center of her life. She was a constant presence in their lives and was known as “Nana.” She was a caring person that always put others before herself. Her favorite time of year was Christmas. She enjoyed spending time with her family and always looked forward to family gatherings. A phone call or a visit from her friends and family always brought her joy. She looked forward to “finding the deals” when out shopping and collecting antiques. She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner. Mary is survived by her husband, Glenn, of Klemme; three children, Angie (Matt) Greiman of Goodell and their three children, Grace, Shelby and Jacob; Ryan (Katie) Rasmus of Webster, South Dakota and their two children, Dylan and Nolan; and Marcus (Kaitlin) Rasmus of Garner and their two children, Brody and Anslee; her mother, Mary Paulus of Mason City; a brother, Chuck (Cindy) Paulus of Mason City; a sister, Charlotte (Doug) Andreasen of Indianola; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Paulus. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mary Rasmus Memorial Fund. Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, was in charge of arrangements. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

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Death Notice Virgil Ouverson

Virgil Ouverson, 103, Fertile, Iowa died Sunday Dec. 11, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa. 641-357-2193

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RECORDS

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HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE MAGISTRATE COURT The court handled two child support matters.

SMALL CLAIMS Kanawha Equipment vs. Bradley Hartwig, Kanawha. Case dismissed with prejudice on December 7. Quad Corp vs. Tedmund and Missy Krieps, Wesley. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 7 in the amount of $2,183.34 with 2.62% interest from December 7. Hauge Associates vs. Mark Bendick-

son, Klemme, and Dawn Bendickson, Garner. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 12 in the amount of $4,317.06 with 2.82% interest from December 12.

GARNER POLICE DEPARTMENT Traffic Stops/Accidents – 2, Motorist Assists – 0, Citizen Contact –6, Business Contact –1, Business Contact (Funeral) - 0, Government Contact – 1, Government Contact (ambulance) – 3, Investigation – 0, Disturbance – 2, Other – 0.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF COMPLETION HEARING UPPER MAIN OPEN DITCH REPAIRS DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 65 HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA TO: ALL LANDOWNERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE UPPER MAIN OPEN DITCH REPAIRS, DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 65, HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the engineer in charge of the Upper Main Open Ditch Repairs in Drainage District No. 65, Hancock County, Iowa, has filed his report that the contract with A1 Excavating and Drainage, Inc. of Joice, Iowa, has been satisfactorily completed. Said report is on file in the Auditor’s Office in Hancock County, Iowa. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Board of Supervisors for Hancock County, Iowa, acting as trustees for the drainage district has set January 9, 2017 at 9:30 A.M., in the Hancock County Courthouse, 855 State Street, Garner, Iowa, as the time, place and date for hearing on said report. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any interested party having a claim for damages arising out of the construction, including crop damages, shall file said claim with the Auditor’s Office of Hancock County, at or before the time set for hearing on the completion of the contract, which claim shall not include any claim for land taken for right-of-way or for severance of the land. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any party interested in said district or the repairs thereof may file written objections to said report and submit any evidence tending to show why said report should not be accepted. Said written objections must be filed in the office of the Han-

cock County Auditor at or before the time set for such hearing. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if the Board of Supervisors finds that the work under the contract has been completed and is accepted, that the Board of Supervisors shall compute the balance due the contractor, and if there are no liens on record against such balance, they shall enter an order directing the Hancock County Auditor to draw warrant(s) in favor of said contractor upon the drainage district funds, but that such warrant(s) shall not be delivered until the expiration of thirty (30) days after the acceptance of the work. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all objections to the engineer’s report must be in writing and filed with the County Auditor of Hancock County at or before the time fixed for hearing. Any interested party may be heard in an argument by himself or by counsel. Anyone who fails to object shall be held to have waived all objections and claims for damages. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if you fail to object, the Board of Supervisors will make a final decision as to completion of the contract, damages and other matters before the Board and as a consequence of your failure to object, you lose your right to appeal any final decision within twenty (20) days to the Iowa District Court. This Notice is published and mailed as provided by law at the direction of the Board of Supervisors of Hancock County, Iowa, acting in behalf of Drainage District No 65. Michelle K. Eisenman Hancock County Auditor Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016

Proceedings: Hancock Co.

HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 5, 2016 Garner, Iowa The Hancock County, Iowa, Board of Supervisors met in adjourned session on the above captioned date pursuant to adjournment with Supervisors Florence (Sis) Greiman, Ron Sweers, and Jerry J. Tlach present. Absent: none. The minutes of November 28, 2016 meeting were read and approved. On motion by Supervisor Tlach, seconded by Supervisor Greiman and carried unanimously, the Board gave approval to the following: Agreement for assignment of Hancock County tax sale certificate number 150505 to Mike Prehn for the sum of $10 for assignment fee and assignment of tax sale certificate in the amount of $41.00 on parcel number 2100 2121000052. Agreement for assignment of Hancock County tax sale certificate number 2413 to Russell W. Trulson, Jr. for the sum of $10 for assignment fee and assignment of tax sale certificate in the amount of $5.00 on parcel number 2201 2217000106. Approved quote received from Electronic Engineering for courthouse security for the outside doors of the courthouse in the amount of $14,792 plus the additional cost for added cable not to exceed $16,500. On motion by Supervisor Greiman, seconded by Supervisor Tlach and carried unanimously, the Board gave approval to the following: Agreement for assignment of Hancock County tax sale certificate number 120195 to Paul Kumsher for the sum of $10 for assignment fee and assignment of tax sale certificate in the amount of $19.00 on parcel number 2201 2208010110. On motion by Supervisor Tlach, seconded by Supervisor Greiman, the Board unanimously approved the following Resolution replacing the Road Closing resolution signed at the November 28, 2016 meeting:

RESOLUTION TO VACATE A COUNTY ROAD Hancock County WHEREAS, This being the date and time set for the hearing on the proposed vacation and closure of a portion of Hancock County Secondary Road, described as follows: That portion of 300th Street, Road No. 154, originally established in October 1879 (see Road Record Book 2, page 155) lying between Section 23-97-26 and Section 26-97-26 Bingham Township. The intention of this road closure is to vacate a segment of public road (original and with modifications), commencing at the Southwest Corner Section 23-97-26 (intersection of 300th Street and Echo Avenue) thence easterly 1.0 miles to the Southeast Corner Section 23-97-26 (intersection of 300th Street and Ford Avenue). WHEREAS, No objections have been received, either in writing or by persons present. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Hancock County Board of Supervisors that the subject section be ordered vacated and closed. On motion by Supervisor Tlach, seconded by Supervisor Greiman and carried, the Board authorized the County Auditor to issue checks for the claims on file this date, December 5, 2016. A full listing of all claims paid in December, 2016 will be published in the December 19, 2016 minutes. No further business to come before the Board, motion made to adjourn at 12:52 p.m. by Supervisor Tlach and carried. All Supervisors present voting, “Aye,” session to adjourn and will meet again on December 12, 2016. ATTEST: Michelle K. Eisenman, Auditor Ron Sweers, Chair Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016

December 7 11:36 a.m., 400 Blk State St., traffic accident, reportable. 12:05 p.m., 700 Blk Grove Ave., suspicious activity. 5:25 p.m., 600 Blk Rose Ave., security request/property standby. 9 p.m., 700 Blk W Lyon St., ambulance assist. December 8 7:13 p.m., 200 Blk W 6th St., security request/welfare check. 9:30 p.m., 3rd St./Garner, animal complaint/loose dogs. December 9 4:56 p.m., Hwy 18/Garner, fire assist. 6:40 p.m., 600 Blk W 11th St, ambulance assist. December 11 10:25 a.m., 100 Blk W 10th St., ambulance assist. 9:49 p.m., 400 Blk Center Ave., suspicious activity. December 12 3:06 p.m., 800 Blk State St., traffic accident. December 13 4:14 p.m., 700 Blk W 3rd St., security request. 5:25 p.m., 300 Blk E 12th St., disturbance. 9:15 p.m., 300 Blk E 8th St., disturbing the peace/noise complaint.

HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF December 8 Two traffic stops, two citations issued. 12:51 p.m., 800 Blk State St., vandalism. 11:19 p.m., 280th St./Urban Ave., stalled/stuck/abandoned. December 9 Four traffic stops, no citations issued. 9:44 a.m., 180th St./James Ave., stalled/stuck/abandoned. 9:52 a.m., 800 Blk State St., warrant served. 6:27 p.m., 2200 Blk Elder Ave., suspicious person/activity. 10:41 p.m., Hwy 18/Hwy 69, stalled/ stuck/abandoned. 11:16 p.m., 2300 Blk Navy Ave., accident, no injuries.

Proceedings

Sheriff Sale

KANAWHA CITY COUNCIL Proceedings from December 2, 2016 The Kanawha City Council met in a special meeting on Friday, December 2nd, 2016. Mayor Litch called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m. with the following councilpersons present: Ray Bassett, Judy VanderPloeg and Christa Hanson. Councilperson Hanson made a motion approving Town Tap’s beer license renewal. The motion was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. Councilperson Bassett moved adjournment. Motion was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. Sharon Grimm, City Clerk Nancy Litch, Mayor Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016

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

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

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Sheriff Sale NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HANCOCK COUNTY STATE OF IOWA HANCOCK COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VS GARY A. SANDELL AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION Iowa Disrict Court Hancock County Case# EQCV019496 Civil# 16-000621 Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate described below to satisfy judgment. The Property to be sold is LOT FIVE (5), AND THE NORTH HALF (N 1/2) OF LOT SIX (6), IN BLOCK FIFTEEN (15), TOWN OF GARNER, HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA Property Address: 715 GROVE AVENUE, GARNER, IA 50438 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 02/01/2017 Sale Time 10:00 Place of Sale HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 855 STATE ST, GARNER, IA 50438 This sale not subject to Redemption. Judgment Amount $29,440.36 Costs $3,730.62 Accuring Costs PLUS Interest $853.97 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney: BENJAMIN HOPKINS 1350 NW 138TH ST, STE 100 CLIVE, IA 50325 (515) 222-9400 Date: 12/05/2016 Scott E. Dodd Hancock County Sheriff Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28, 2016

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

Sheriff Sale

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

Public Notice

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

Official Proceedings: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District

GARNER-HAYFIELD-VENTURA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS December 12, 2016 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District was held on December 12, 2016, in the media center at the high school building at approximately 7:03 p.m. Board members present: Roberts, Frank, Watson G. Toppin, J. Toppin, and Linahon. Board members absent: Costello Motion by J. Toppin, second by Linahon, to approve the proposed agenda for said regular meeting. All voted in favor. Motion by Watson, second by Frank, to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2016, regular meeting. All voted in favor. Motion by Linahon, second by G. Toppin, to approve the Secretary’s Financial Reports, as well as the bill lists to be paid from the General Fund, Activity Fund, FLEX Benefits Fund, Management Fund, Capitol Projects Fund, PPEL Fund, House Construction Fund, Insurance Fund, Debt Service Fund, FFA Scholarship Fund, and the Nutrition Fund. All voted in favor. Board members heard a report on the Before/After School Program from program director Shaunte Brown. Board President Costello arrived at the meeting during this presentation (7:13 p.m.) and presided over the remainder of the meeting. Matt Graham, Athletic Director, presented the board with information pertaining to weight and aerobic equipment for the new athletic training facility. Motion by Watson, second by Frank, to approve the purchase of weight room and aerobic equipment not to exceed $31,000.00 with the vendors yet to be determined. Funding will also be provided by the GHV Sports Boosters and the Activity Fund. All voted in favor. Administrative reports were heard from Dianne Hinders, Mike Meyering, Debra Steenhard, and Jim Haag. Supt. Williams spoke to the board regarding new CTE (Career and Technical Education) regulations. He also informed the board that the state requirement for retention of third graders who are not proficient in reading will be delayed one year. The district has also received a visit from the new director of the Bureau of Educational Examiners who toured the Garner campuses. Motion by Roberts, second by Watson to approve meal reimbursements (no set amount) beginning January 1, 2017, for staff who are on an overnight, out-of-tiown trip as per IRS regulations. All voted in favor. Motion by Linahon, second by J. Toppin, to approve designating the amount of $12,677.33 from previous classes (prior to the class of 2015) for a lighted sign to be placed between the street and the parking in front of the high school building.

The board will begin reviewing the board policies in Janaury. Motion by Frank, second by G. Toppin, to approve the Modified Allowable Growth for LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years and Open Enrollment Out students not on the Fall 2015 count but on the Fall 2016 count resolution in the amount of $33,685.00 for the budget year of 2017-2018 as allowed in the Code of Iowa. Resolution on file in the superintendent’s office. All voted in favor. Motion by G. Toppin, second by Roberts, to approve the At-Risk Prevention (Drop Out Prevention) application in the amount of $183,421.00. All voted in favor. Motion by G. Toppin, second by Linahon to approve the permanent transfer of funds in the amount of $8,624.80 from General Fund to Management Fund for a retiree over the age of 65. This expenditure by law cannot be paid from the Management Fund. Motion by Linahon, second by G. Toppin, to approve the following resignations: Zachary Buseman – Asst. Baseball Coach Drew Fyfe – Asst. Boys Soccer Coach All voted in favor. Motion by Watson, second by J. Toppin, to award the Employee of the Month to Katrina Klooster. All voted in favor. Motion by Linahon, second by G. Toppin to approve the Resolution Naming Depositories as presented. All voted in favor. Resolution on file in the superintendent’s office. There being no further business to come before the board at this time, upon motion by J. Toppin, second by Frank, and unanimously carried, the regular meeting was adjourned by President Costello at approximately 9:52 p.m. Patricia A. Schmidt Board Secretary GENERAL FUND: Payroll Expenses -Payroll Deductions $433,376.27 Payroll Expenses -Payroll Net Salary (November) $428,303.53 Reliance State Bank-Petty Cash -Postage $329.75 Staples-Sup $755.94 TOTAL $862,765.49 GHV FLEX FUND: GHV Employees -Café Plan Reimbursements $3,084.25 GHV Employees-Partial Self-Funding Insurance Payments $1,160.08 TOTAL $4,244.33 FFA SCHOLARSHIP FUND: University of Northern Iowa -Scholarship Payment-Fine Arts $500.00 TOTAL $500.00 SUB-TOTAL $867,509.82 The above expenses were paid in November 2016, but were not approved at the November 2016 board meeting. GENERAL FUND:

ABC Lock-Bldg Rep $35.00 Absolute Waste-Garb Coll $423.82 Accurate L & DC, LLD-Equip Rep $161.57 AEA267-Sup, SPED Sup, Equip Rep, Reading Recovery $8,200.25 Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweiler-Legal Exp $142.50 Alliant Energy-Electricity, Gas $12,333.02 Aramark-Maint Sup $482.96 Arnold Motor Supply -IA Sup, Maint Sup $206.46 Athletico-Purch Serv $1,373.33 BFG Supply-Voc AG Perkins Equipment-Greenhouse $12,540.51 Bill’s Family Foods-FCS Sup, BASP Sup, YD Sup $1,213.86 Blackhawk Pest Control-Maint Sup $97.75 Cardmember Services -YD Sup, Adm Sup $196.58 Cash, Steven-Cell Stipend $120.00 CDW-G-Sup, Equipment $1,561.06 CenterPoint Energy-Gas $531.66 Central Iowa Dist. -Maint Sup, Equip Rep $4,613.12 Century Link-Telephone $302.47 CenturyLink-Long Distance Telephone $68.49 Comm1-Internet $404.15 Culligan-Sup, Maint Sup $755.00 Culver Hahn Electric-Maint Sup $517.52 Denny, Renee-Cell Phone Stipend $90.00 Doors, Inc.-Bldg Rep $212.00 EBSCO-Lib Periodicals $11.00 Employee Benefits Systems -Café Benefit $160.00 Faller, Kinchelo, & Co.-Audit Exp $7,000.00 Fareway-JH FCS Sup, FCS Sup $144.99 Fiala Office Products-Purch Serv $727.12 Garner Lumber-Maint Sup, IA Resale, IA Sup $153.04 Garner Municipal Utilities-Water $1,293.91 Gateway Hotel & Conf. Center -Travel Exp $922.88 Globe Gazette-Periodicals $250.88 Graham, Matthew-Cell Stipend $90.00 Gustave A. Larson-Plumb, Htg, Vent $82.56 Haag, James-Cell Stipend $90.00 Hackenmiller, Connie-Sup $8.51 Hancock County Coop Oil Assn -Diesel, Gas, Tires, Trans Sup $5,699.85 Hanson, Kevin-Cell Stipend $120.00 Hanson, Kris-Cell Stipend $90.00 Heitland, Jason-Travel Exp $85.61 Hillyard/Des Moines-Maint Sup $727.05 Hinders, Dianne -Travel Exp, Cell Stipend $1,773.33 Hiscocks, Bonnie-Nurse Travel $82.80 Huber Supply-IA Sup, Trans Sup $138.09 Interstate Motor Trucks-Trans Rep Pts $113.64 Iowa Assoc. of School Boards -Nurse Travel Exp $175.00 Iowa Central Comm. College -Band Entry Fees $136.00 Iowa Dept. of Human Services -Medicaid Payable $13,019.25 Iowa Division of Labor-Bldg Rep $40.00

Iowa High School Music Association -Band and Vocal Entry Fees $280.00 Iowa School Supply-Sup $130.71 J.W. Pepper-Vocal Sup $130.49 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center-Purch Serv $915.00 Johnson Controls-Bldg Rep $869.55 Johnson Sanitary Products-Maint Sup $464.71 Johnson, Signe-Travel Exp $170.00 Kanawha Equipment-Trans Rep Pts $3.48 Knorr Electric Motor Service-B ldg Rep $78.70 Kramer Hardware-Maint Sup, Trans Rep Pts, IA Sup $628.71 Landfill of No. Iowa-Garb Coll $37.82 Larsen Plumbing & Heating -Plumb, Htg, Vent $269.60 Linahon Electric-Equip Rep $2,412.60 Marco Inc. (2)-Purch Serv $1,131.09 Marketplace Media-YD Contract $259.00 Medical Enterprises-Drug Testing Sup $20.00 Menards-Maint Sup $13.24 Meyering, Mike-Cell Stipend, Travel Exp $100.52 Mid-America Publishing-Prd Proc $240.55 Midwest Alarm Services-Equip Rep $2,083.00 Midwest Bus Parts-Trans Rep Pts $650.80 Midwest Wheel-Trans Rep Pts $180.78 Nancy Watson-Retirement Benefit $256.40 Nate Benzing-Band Sup $129.96 NCIBA Honor Band-Band Entry Fees $50.00 $676.08 Northside Auto-Trans Rep Pts Office Depot-Sup $872.74 Olson, Vicky-Mileage $90.72 Pete’s Truck Shop-Trans Rep Pts $197.62 Premier Furniture & Equipment-Sup $148.00 Pro Parts of Iowa-Trans Rep Pts, Maint Sup, Equip Rep $123.60 Quintus, Deb-YD Travel $109.98 Riddell-Safety Equipment $778.40 Rieman Music East-Band Resale, Equip Rep, Band Sup $515.44 River City Communications -Maint Sup, Equip Rep $304.00 S & S Worldwide-Sup $75.88 SCI Music Products-Vocal Sup $120.00 Sky Blue-Telephone $865.18 SMI Co.-Grds Maint $1,149.40 Smiths Hardware-Plumb, Htg, Vent $15.58 Steenhard, Debra-Cell Stipend $90.00 Stromer Overhead Door-Equip Rep $145.00 Superior Lumber Co.-Bldg Rep $40.26 Timberline Billing Service -Medicaid Billing Service $1,024.54 US Telepunch-Purch Serv $35.53 VISA-Travel Exp, Purch Serv, Equipment, Sup, SPED Sup $2,667.66 VTel-Telephone $815.63 Waste Management of No. Iowa -Garb Coll $1,203.86 West Fork CSD-OE Tuition, TLC Tuition $3,379.08 West Music-Vocal Sup $290.60 Williams, Tylker-Cell Stipend $90.00 TOTAL $107,050.08

ACTIVITY FUND: Adam Hanson-Athl PS $95.00 AEA267-Athl Sup, FFA Sup, Drama Sup, VB Sup $842.13 Alex Pearson-Athl PS $100.00 Benjamin Hauge-Athl PS $190.00 Bill’s Family Foods-FCCLA Sup, FFA Sup, Athl Sup, Girls BB Sup, Boys BB S $229.19 Brian Hobbs-Athl PS $95.00 Brian Rodemeyer-Athl PS $95.00 Casey’s General Store -Wash. DC Trip Fundraiser $2,710.00 Chris Juhl-Athl PS $170.00 Collin Freesemann-Athl PS $95.00 Craig Hanson-Athl PS $95.00 Culligan-HS Conc. Sup $39.00 Decker Sporting Goods-Boys BB Sup $797.85 Duplication Media-Athl Sup $58.00 Five Star Coop-FFA Sup $88.56 Garrett Wirtz-Athl PS $95.00 GHV Sports Boosters -VB Camp Workers $990.00 Gifts Sew Sweet-Cheer Sup $1,130.80 Graettinger Teril HS-Athl Sup $80.00 Grant Oskvig-Athl PS $95.00 Graphic Edge-FCCLA Sup $392.59 Gregory Henn-Athl PS $95.00 Heartland Costumes-Musical Sup $382.50 Iowa FFA Assoc.-FFA Dues $1,542.50 Iowa HS Athl. Assn.-Athl Sup $20.15 Jason Slater-Athl PS $95.00 John Phillips-Athl PS $95.00 Karl Woolridge-Athl PS $95.00 Ken Meyers-Athl PS $140.00 Kevin Van Otterloo-Athl PS $95.00 Kirk Jefson-Athl PS $95.00 Kristi Knutson-VB Sup Refund $20.00 Kurt Walderbach-Athl PS $190.00 Lynn’s Clothing-Girls BB Sup $406.50 Marty Pump-Athl PS $125.00 Matt Bethke-Athl PS $50.00 Matt Lang-Athl PS $170.00 Maurice Smith-Athl PS $95.00 Mitch Wenum-Athl PS $95.00 Nathan Sahr-Athl PS $95.00 Neuberger, Kerry-NHS Sup $136.46 Nic Larson-Athl PS $55.00 Pepsi Beverages-HS Conc Sup $250.56 Pizza Ranch-Athl Sup, FFA Sup $193.80 Premier Furniture & Equipment -Athl Sup $107.84 Printing Services-Wrestling Sup $639.97 Tjaden, Randy-Athl PS $95.00 Robert Thacker-Athl PS $95.00 Scott Whitehill-Athl PS $100.00 Steve Ruter-Athl PS $70.00 Ted Montgomery-Athl PS $70.00 Tim Fausnaugh-Athl PS $55.00 Todd Greiman-Athl PS $260.00 Tom Eckenrod-Athl PS $95.00 Travis Birkey-Athl PS $95.00 VISA-Wr. Equipment, Athl Sup $875.90 Total $15,579.30

MANAGEMENT FUND: Hill, Debra-Early Retirement Benefit $250.00 Prairie Energy Cooperative-Early Retirement Benefit-T. Greiman $200.00 Total $450.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND: City of Garner-Water Meters $2,165.00 Larson Contracting -HS Reno Project $637,018.26 Sport Construction Midwest -HS Reno Project-Wr. Room $1,750.00 Struxture Architect-HS Reno Project $9,020.17 TOTAL $649,953.43 PPEL FUND: BFG Supply-Greenhouse Project 72904.43 Garner Lumber-Greenhouse Project $173.03 Partitions Plus-Shower Stalls $4,000.00 Premier Furniture & Equipment -Furniture $9,006.98 Stellar Truck & Trailer-Trailer $2,675.00 TOTAL $88,759.44 DEBT SERVICE FUND: Bankers Trust Company -Interest, Paying Agent Fee $74,390.00 TOTAL $74,390.00 HOUSE CONSTRUCTION FUND: Alliant Energy-House Const Sup $17.13 Garner Lumber-House Const Sup $15,464.96 Hancock Co. Oil Coop -House Const Sup $97.71 Kramer Hardware-House Const Sup $194.25 Smith Hardware-House Const Sup $7,366.12 Yohn Enterprises-House Const Sup $290.00 TOTAL $23,430.17 INTERNAL SERVICES FUND: Aflac-Ins. Premiums $1,256.78 Mercer H & B-Health & Dental Ins. Premiums $153,202.62 Total $154,459.40 NUTRITION FUND: Anderson Erickson Dairy -Purch Food $3,494.53 Bill’s Family Foods-Purch Food $3.97 Dan Wolf-Refund $38.50 EMS Detergent Services-Other Sup $1,392.95 GHV General Fund-Salary & Benefits Reimbursement (Oct. Payroll) $29,291.90 Keck Inc.-Purch Food $594.05 Martin Bros. Dist.-Purch Food, Ala Carte Purch Food, Other Sup $18,425.81 Megan Schoning-Refund $4.25 Pan-O-Gold Baking-Purch Food $590.20 Pepsi Beverages -Ala Carte Purch Food $267.38 Thomas Schremser-Refund $4.96 Total $54,108.50 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL FUND: Bill’s Family Foods-Sup $33.31 Martin Bros. Dist.-Sup $124.36 $157.67 TOTAL GRAND TOTAL $2,035,847.81 Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016

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Proceedings: Kanawha

KANAWHA CITY COUNCIL Proceedings from December 13, 2016 The Kanawha City Council met in regular open session Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Councilpersons present were Ray Bassett, Judy VanderPloeg, Robert Zeigler and Shirley Baker. Absent: Christa Hanson. Mayor Litch called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilperson Bassett moved approval of the agenda. The motion was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. Councilperson Bassett moved approval of the minutes, clerk’s report and payment of the following bills: 154.71 Pronto-Fuel Kanawha Firefighters-wreaths 40.00 John Deere Financial-Batteries 29.39 Mason City Glass-Door 2066.00 Menards-Various 396.80 Hach-Fluoride 271.82 North Central-Fuel 199.24 Ultra Max-Ammo 399.00 Yohn Company-Concrete 384.38 Hancock Secondary Rds-Signs 110.00 Shield-Software 300.00 Office Depot-Various Sup 226.68 Central Iowa Televising-Labor 1610.00 Advanced Systems-Printer Cont 55.71 CID-Ice Melt 567.50 Hawkins-Chlorine 20.00 Swenon’s-Supply 221.02 GSS Print Shop-Hats, Swshirts 114.70 Mobile Locksmith-Lock 441.80 Mosquito Control-Cont Service 2900.00 North Iowa Lumber-Snow Fence 13.50 AG Source-Tests 224.00 R & M-Labor 23.35 Peters Services-Sewer Project 3443.72 Counsel-Copier Cont 62.07 G & K-Mops, Rugs 32.34 Mid America Publ-Publications 90.68 Electric Time-Clock Parts 4190.00 Riteway-W2 Forms 83.00 IRWA-Dues 225.00 Ahlers Cooney-Legal Fees 315.00 Pitney Bowes-Meter Rent 141.21 Iowa One Call-Locate 42.30 Green Canopy-Portables 145.52 Carpenter-2 Badges 204.02 Elite Electric-Sewer Work 34093.50 The motion to approve was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. The following report was given to the Council: November 2016 Expenditures IRS-941 tax 3570.96 Sharon Grimm-mileage/cafeteria 373.82 The Iowa-renewal 22.00 Baker & Taylor-book order 499.97 Demco-library supplies 270.78 Waste Manage-garbage service 310.65 Communications1-phone 549.45 Overhead Door-repair 469.00 iWireless-phone 169.05 CID-paper towels, other 207.20 Mid-America Publ-publications 314.01 Ahlers Cooney-professional fee 5585.14 Advanced Systems-printer contract 55.71 G&K-rugs, mops 21.56 Goodnatures-safety equipment 25.13 Riteway-water bills 158.77 Ag Source-tests 91.00 Certified Fire-extinguishers 392.00 Iowa Falls Roofing-roof repair 4313.90 John Deere Financial-parts 11.35 Hawkins-chlorine 20.00 Hancock Co Treas-property tax 118.00

Earl Hill-professional fees 44.00 Office Depot-city hall supply 150.04 Tony Rasmussen-reimb supply 55.70 Hanson & Sons-washer fluid 60.23 N Central-fuel 409.74 Warner Plastic-bed liner 425.00 Counsel-copier contract 76.75 Hennigar Air Care-thermostat 122.19 Garner Leader-renewal 47.00 Advanced Systems-copier contract-lib 33.74 Centurion-police computer protection 50.00 First Citizens-lib petty cash 117.28 Alliant-fire dept 244.40 Christine Guthmiller-mileage 46.44 Sharon Grimm-mileage 35.64 Wellmark-insurance 2099.07 Dave Spangler-reimb-chair 181.89 Book Look-books library 266.83 MCI-phone 48.26 Card Center-library supplies 17.63 Delta Dental-insurance 115.68 Midwest Breathing-fire dept testing 658.17 First Citizens-loan pymt 2084.16 Nancy Litch-reimb ice rink plastic 174.97 Alliant-utilities 2763.23 IPERS-ipers 1724.25 November 2016 Expenditure by Fund General 21,154.21 Road Use Tax 5,728.82 Employee Benefit 4,353.30 Local Option 2,202.16 Library 2,739.18 1,112.41 Water Sewer 461.92 November 2016 Revenue by Fund General 7,257.96 Road Use Tax 7,273.59 Employee Benefit 2,240.42 Local Option 9,344.31 Debt Service 2,815.07 Library 173.38 Water 9,787.87 Sewer 5,489.97 There was no police report available. There were no citizen comments. A motion to approve the renewal of Pronto’s beer license was made by Councilperson Bassett. The motion was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. Councilperson Basset made a motion to adopt the proposed Return to Work Policy. The motion to approve was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. After discussing several bids for a new locator, Councilperson Bassett moved approval of purchasing a locator in the amount of $4329 from Ditch Witch. The motion was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. The agenda item of new doors for the shelter house was tabled as the bid was not received. Discussion on camera equipment for the City Parks was had. Councilperson Bassett moved approval of the bid, subject to finding a contractor to install the equipment, from Supercircuits in the amount of $4525.45 and utilizing grants that have been received for that purpose. This motion was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. Councilperson VanderPloeg moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. Sharon Grimm, City Clerk Nancy Litch, Mayor Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016

Proceedings: Corwith

CITY OF CORWITH COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 The Corwith City Council met in regular session in the council chambers at city hall on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Mayor Wagner opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members present were Hankins, Petersen, and Nall. Absent Hobscheidt and Poage. Hankins moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Petersen; Vote: All in favor. Petersen moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings, seconded by Hankins; Vote: All in favor. Hankins moved to approve the financial reports, seconded by Nall; Vote: All in favor. After review of the invoices and the invoice from Hankins Trucking was pulled out due to conflict of interest, Hankins offered Resolution No. 1099. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NOVEMBER, 2016 CLAIMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,211.67 (two hundred thirty - three thousand, two hundred eleven dollars and sixty-seven cents) seconded by Petersen. Roll call vote: Ayes-Hankins, Petersen, & Nall; Nays: None. NOVEMBER, 2016 CLAIMS Payroll For November 4752.47 Alliant Energy-10/13-11/11 46.76 Avesis-Vision Insurance Premium 23.02 City Of Corwith-Utilities 10/1-10/31 1573.57 Data Tech-Year End Forms 101.40 Prairie Energy-Current 31994.73 Truenorth-Fire Dept AD&D 250.00 Ricoh-Number Of Copies Lease 197.16 Wellmark-Dental 86.42 Ag Source-Wt Testing 69.50 Al Loebig Marine-Sumpump 45.00 Baker & Taylor-Books 117.81 Baker & Taylor-DVDs 81.74 Blacktop Service-Asphalt 2000.00 Bomgaars-Lagoon Repair 583.17 Card Services-Toner/Time Cards /Budget Workshop 219.13 Center Point Large Print-Books 94.13 Communications I-Ph 12/1-12/31 258.60 Corwith Farm Service-Supplies 23.74 CWL Times-Publications 415.32 Data Tech-License Fee/Support 2672.69 EMT’s - Corwith- Calls & Meetings 1280.00 Frideres Auto-Tire Repair 12.00 Gold Eagle-TIF Rebate 34168.00 Hach Company-Wt Testing Supplies 76.57 Hawkins Inc.-Azone/5 Gal Tank 448.83 Holland Contracting -6th Fire Station Payment 138756.05 I&S-Const & Observation 3286.00 IAMU-NCISA Sept-Feb 2017 553.02 Iowa Rural Water - Membership 225.00 K & H-Fuel 108.04 Kemco-Flat Tire/Stems 52.28 Mosquito Control-Spraying 1520.00 Nalltronics-Service On Cameras 235.00 Nokomis Machine -Snow Truck Cylinders 155.00 North Iowa Environmental -Wt Testing/Lagoon Repair 574.50 Olthoff Kathy-Mileage /Reimb Books & Supplies 127.61 Prairie Energy-Ele Phase @ Fire Station /Line Repair 1247.54 Pitney Bowes-Lease Payment-Machine 146.34 Print Shoppe-Pledge Cards 41.08 Waste Management-Monthly Garbage 45.76 Fed/FICA Withholding 1192.87 IPERS 877.72 Iowa State Bank-Note Payment 1308.10 Sale Tax 973.00 Depository Trust 1200.00 Total November Claims $233,211.67 PWA reviewed the snow removal process with council. He will be working with John Reed Electric on some of the street lights. Mayor Wagner asked the fire department for reports

and the outcome of the feather party, Rich Fish stated they had not tallied the outcome. Clerk’s office will be closed on as scheduled and closed the 26h for the Christmas Holiday and close on January 2nd for the New Year’s Holiday. No one spoke during public forum. Mayor Wagner introduced Keith Everson from Brown Supply. Keith presented the council with a proposal for new water meters. Council will consider the proposal at next month’s meeting. Mayor Wagner informed the council that December 15th there will be a walkthrough of the fire station with I&S. There was discussion on the touch pad locks for the building. The firemen had obtained a new lock and wondered if the city was interested in it. The lock from the old station will be removed and put on the new station and the lock obtained from the fireman will be installed. Open house for the new station is to be determined; council discussed late January or early February. The fire department has projects they would like to have completed prior to the open house, such as building the stairs to the mezzanine, and equipping the structure with three man movable locker stations. Motion by Petersen to approve the fire station change orders was seconded by Hankins. Vote all in favor. Hankins offered Resolution 1100, a RESOLUTION EXTENDING MATURITY DATE OF PROJECT NOTE, it was seconded by Nall. Roll call vote Aye: Hankins, Petersen, and Nall. Nays-none. Motion by Hankins was seconded by Petersen to void Resolution #1098 amending current year budget. Vote all in favor. Motion was made by Hankins seconded by Nall to approve Corwith Library Annual report. Vote all in favor. Council reviewed the letter from the LuVerne Community School on the procedures going forward in selling the school property located in Corwith. Mayor informed the council that Ameripole will be inspecting two sections of town this spring. Mayor Wagner updated the council on the electrical meters. Hankins moved to adjourn, seconded by Nall; Vote: All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Mayor City Clerk Savings: Water $52,301.19 Sewer $77,768.99 Electric $86,708.55 Library $14,568.68 Checking: General $41,547.58 TIF $47,471.28 Road Use Tax $11,297.43 Debt Service $8,836.80 Fire Station $(91,956.54) Water $4,964.63 Sewer $23,017.09 Electric $271,150.61 Nov 30, 2016 total $547,676.29 Expenses by Fund General Fund $5,754.61 Water $2,324.06 Sewer $2,611.64 Electric $34,858.79 Fire Station $143,156.13 Debt Service $1,308.10 Payroll $4,752.47 FICA $1,192.87 IPERS $877.72 RUT $2,207.28 TIF $34,168.00 Total $233,211.67 Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016

City. Sawyer Avery Jackson, born on December 6 to Taylor Shubin, Kamrar. Ayda Ann Wallerich, born on December 9 to Jennifer Hanson, Webster City. DEATHS Phyllis Diamond, 89, Clarion, died on October 14. Emmett Schuster, 86, Goldfield, died on November 26. Mildred Ahlstrom, 93, Belmond, died on November 27. Wilbur Schroeder, 91, Belmond, died on November 28. Donna Hopley, 83, Belmond, died on December 3. JoAnne Stone, 77, Clarion, died on December 77. CIVIL COURT Midland Funding vs. LLC vs. Karrie Jergenson. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 9. DISTRICT COURTS The court handled three probation revocations. Nicholas Anderson, 19, Kanawha, pled guilty on December 9 to Public Intoxication (pled from Operating Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent). Anderson was sentenced to 30 days in jail (20 days suspended), placed on one year probation, and ordered to pay $969.90 in costs. John Knowles, 49, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on December 9 to OWI Second Offense (pled from OWI Third Offense) and Driving While Barred. Knowles was sentenced to two years in prison, fined $2,500 with 35% surcharge, $10 DARE, and $180 in costs. Joel Diaz, 54, Clarion, pled guilty on December 8 to OWI First Offense. Diaz was sentenced to two days in jail or two days at OWI Program, fined $1,250 plus 35% surcharge, $10 DARE, and $100 in costs. Noe Godiez, 31, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on December 9 to OWI Second Offense. Godiez was sentenced to 60 days in jail, fined $1,875 plus 35% surcharge, $10 DARE, and $140 in costs. TRAFFIC COURT Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Shea Robertson, Clarion; Gregory Jansma, Sioux Center; Jesse Winter, Clarion; McCaulay King, Eagle Grove; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Brent Sadler, Eagle Grove; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Saw Oo, St. Paul, MN; Cheyenne Prescott Wesley, Wisconsin Rapids; Speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over): Shannon Adams, Altoona; Speeding: Christine Turner, Belmond; Jennifer Johnson, Sheffield; Clare Murphy, Belmond; Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: Alas Bartolo Zacarias, Clarion; Georgia Axiotis, Rebecca Ahrendsen, Clarion;

No Valid Drivers License: Hetiberto Navaryo Rivera, Eagle Grove; Alas Bartolo Zacarias, Clarion; Tyler Gardner, Goldfield; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Garrett Juelsgaard, Galt; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign: Justin Pietila, Dows; Prohibited Passing: Benjamin Eekhoff, Britt; Following Too Close: Vanessa Chuyong, Red Wing, MN; Failure to Comply with Safety Regulations: Larry Vangenderen, Eddyville; Failure to Maintain or Use Safety Belts: Robert Smith, Meservey; Possession of Alcohol by person 18/19/20: Raeshawn Mousseau, Dows; Maximum Group Axle Weight Violation: Larry Spaulding, Eagle Grove; Timothy Purcell, Clarion SMALL CLAIMS Midland Funding LLC vs. Magaly Correa Dones, Clarion. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 9 in the amount of $747.96 with 2.82% interest from September 8. Unity Point Health vs. Rodney Rasmussen, Goldfield. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 9 in the amount of $2,244.79 with 2.82% interest from October 10. Hauge Associates vs. Stacy and Mark Lenning, Goldfield. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 9 in the amount of $,2576.48 with 2.82% interest from October 27. Hauge Associates vs. Brooke and Ryan Terwilliger, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 9 in the amount of $2,485.97 with 2.82% interest from November 3. PROPERTY TRANSFER Warranty Deed: Douglas and Diana Pals to Douglas and Diana Pals Joint Revocable Trust, Douglas Pals Trustee and Diana Pals Trustee; 15-93-23 SE Except; 22-92-23 NE E 1/2; 22-93-23 NE SE; 19-93-23 SW; 16-2460. Warranty Deed: Joan Leinbach and James Carver to Joan Leinbach Trustee and Joan Leinbach Trust; 21-93-24 NE Parcel C in N 1/2; 22-93-24 NW Parcel C; 16-2461. Warranty Deed: Kell Agra Partnership to Summit AG Fund II; 19-909-23 NW W 1/2; 24-90-24 NE 6258624.0 6258624.0-8957144; 16-2470. Warranty Deed: Timothy and Lynnda Purcell to One More LLC; 33-92-26 SW Tract in SW; 16-2472. Warranty Deed: Bonnie and Douglas Pauls, Bevery Larue, and Bryann and Jessie Grim to Sheila Larue; EG Wright’s 2nd Add Tracts; 16-2476. Warranty Deed: Jim and Janice Morford to Jim Morford Revocable Trust and Jim Morford Trustee; 11-91-24 NE SE Exc RR Row; 16-2480.

Warranty Deed: Larry and Kelly Harrah to Matthew and Megan Ring; Dows Orig Addn Blk 4 Lot 1; Dows Orig Addn Blk 4 Lot 2; Dows Orig Addn Blk 4 Lot 3; 16-2481. Warranty Deed: Ernest and Pamela Lewis to Robert and Kimberly Pugh; Gold Ruiter’s Addn Lot 9; Fulfillment of Contract; 16-2483. Warranty Deed: Morley Rogers Jr. to Scott Thompson Trustee and Scott Thompson Trust; EG Orig Addn Blk 12 Lot 14 S 36’ Except E 1’; 16-2485. Warranty Deed: Myrtle Thielen to Mackenzie Pohlman; EG Fitzmaurice’s First Addn Blk 4 N 50’ of S 150’ of E 120’; EG Fitzmaurice’s First Addn Blk 4 S 50’ of N 150’ of E 150’; Pohlman 000008138001305267; 16-2486. Warranty Deed: Troy and Sandra Hanson to Terry Reed; EG Wright’s Addn Blk B Lot 3 W 1’; EG Wright’s Addn Blk B Lot 4; EG Wright’s Addn Blk B Lot 5; EG Wright’s Addn Blk B Lot 6; EG Wright’s Addn Blk B Lot 7; Satisfaction of Contract; 16-2488. Warranty Deed: Jennifer and Jacob Etheredge to Justin Klitzke; 31-93-26 NE Parcel B in N 1/2; 16-2490. Warranty Deed: Earl and Julie Kalkwarf to Ma Vasquez; Belm Orig Addn Blk 2 Lot 1 N 56’; Belm Orig Addn Blk 2 Lot 2 N 56’; 16-2492. Warranty Deed: Richard Kling to Richard Kling Trust and Richard Kling Trustee; Belm Country Club Estates Addn Blk 1 Lot 4 Apartment 2; 162492. Warranty Deed: Janice Lalor to Gary and Sally Lalor; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 2 Lot 5 Fulfillment of Contract; 162500. Warranty Deed: Janice Lalor to Ashley Lalor and Adam Lewis; Gold Orig Addn Blk 28 Lot 4 Fulfillment of Contract; 16-2501. Warranty Deed: Janice Lalor to Donavon and Mallory Lalor; EG Broadway Addn Blk 6 Lot 6; EG Broadway Addn Blk 6 Lot 7; Fulfillment of Contract; 16-2502. Warranty Deed: Henry and Dorothy Gerdes to Henry and Dorothy Gerdes, Susan Ammerman, Randi Gerdes, and Debra Halfpop; 30-93-23 NE NW; 162508. Warranty Deed: Leslie and Barbara Ainger to Leslie and Barbara Ainger Trust Agreement; 4-90-26 NE NE; EG Fitzmaurice’s First Addn Blk 6 Lot 9 E 10’ of the S 40’; EG Cadwell’s Second Addn Blk 6 Lot 9 E 10’ of the S 40; EG CAdwell’s Second ADdn Blk 45 Lot 5; EG Parkview Addn Blk 45 Lot 5; EG Parkview Addn Lot 11; EG Orig Addn Blk 19 Lot 10; EG First Railway ADdn Blk 43 Lot 3; EG Wright’s ADdn Blk A Lot 9 W 1/2 and Vacated Alley; EG Wright’s ADdn Blk A Lot 10 W 1/2 and Vacated Alley; EG Fitzmaurice’s First

Addn Blk 2 Lot 10; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 3 Lot 6; EG Fitzmaurice’s First Addn Blk 6 Lot 7 S 40’ of the W 140’; EG Fitzmaurice’s First Addn Blk 6 Lot 8 S 40’ of the W 140’; EG Fitzmaurice’s First Addn Blk 6 Lot 9 S 40’ of the W 140’; EG Orig Addn Blk 23 Lot 2; EG Orig Addn Blk 13 Lot 5; EG Wright’s 3rd ADdn Blk 46 Lot 2 S 1/2; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 11 Lot 9; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 11 Lot 10; EG Orig ADdn Blk 13 Lot 3; 16-2509. Warranty Deed: Edna Willey to Jessica McFall; Belm Kirkendall Addn Blk 2 Lot 19; 16-2515. Warranty Deed: Rycol Corporation to Richard and Shelly Rethman; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 45 LY E of State Highway Exc; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 50 LY E of State Highway; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 51 LY E of State Highway; Rerecorded to Correct Grantee Spelling; 16-2522. Warranty Deed: Patricia and David Kuper, Douglas Pals, Betty and Gary Peterson, Peggy and Steven Macrunnel, and Marjorie Pals to Timothy Lynch; 36-91-23 SW NE 1/2 of NE 1/4; 16-2523. Quit Claim Deed: Monica Siemens to Ronald Siemens; 4-91-26 NE Tracts; 16-2531. Warranty Deed: Virginia Butler to Virginia Butler Trustee, Rebecca Lents Trustee, and Butler Trust; 16-92-24 SE Tracts in Sandy Beach Sub Div; 424003_0 424003_0_1; 16-2532. Warranty Deed: Earl and Julie Kalkwarf to Earl and Julie Kalkwarf; 23-93-24 SE; 16-2534. Warranty Deed: Earl and Julie Kalkwarf to Earl and Julie Kalkwarf; Belm O’Larry First Addn Blk 1 Lot 3; 16-2535. Warranty Deed: Robert and Bonnie Leist to Robert and Bonnie Leist Life Estate and Robin Meyer; 22-92-23 NW E 1/2; 22-92-23 NW W 1/2 Except; 2192-23 NE E 13.3 Acres of E 1/2 Exc; 16-2536. Warranty Deed: Robert and Bonnie Leist to Robert and Bonnie Leist Life Estate and Roxann Swenson; 15-9223 SW E 1/4; 15-92-23 SE W 76 AC; 2-91-23 SE Exc; 2-91-23 SW E 29.5 AC EXC; 16-2537. Warranty Deed: Robert and Bonnie Leist to Robert and Bonnie Leist Life Estate and Ronda Moss; 15-92-23 SE Exc W 76 AC; 22-92-26 NW S 285’ of W 367’ of SW; 21-92-23 NE E 1/2 Exc; 16-2538. Warranty Deed: Robert and Bonnie Leist to Robert and Bonnie Leist; 3592-23 NW N 254’; 16-2539. Warranty Deed: Richard and Kimberly Brooks to Cody Bonnstetter; 2593-24 NE Tracts; 16-2540.

Official Council Proceedings: City of Garner

CITY OF GARNER COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS UNAPPROVED MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2016 The City of Garner Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Garner City Hall. Mayor Mick called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. ROLL CALL-Present: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Absent: Lynn Smith. Motion by George Smith seconded by Marline Lewerke approve the agenda as printed, carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT: none Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded by Denny Drabek to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows, carried unanimously. • Minutes – November 22nd regular and November 29th special meetings • Property Tax Abatements: • Bernard Korsa at 295 West 4th Street • Gary & Pat Loeshen at 710 Pebblestone Lane • Tim Hejlik at 905 Hwy 18 East • Native Wine Permit for Brenda Smith dba The Rustic Rose • November Treasurer, PW, Water/Sewer, P&R, Library, Utility Billing AR Audit Reports and Building Permits Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Marline Lewerke to approve the claims as submitted, carried unanimously. Mayor Mick recognized Officer Cory Graham for a recent lifesaving act and expressed his appreciation for everything that all the Officers do every day. Motion by George Smith, seconded by Tim Schmidt to approve a streetlight placement request from Mark Kaczor, KAR Parts, Inc at 1200 Crown Street with a corresponding removal of a streetlight in the 1300 block of Maben, carried unanimously. Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded George Smith to approve a request from Jerry Lewerke for an additional 1-year extension of time to repay the $120,000 housing revolving loan for his spec house at 955 Cobblestone Lane, carried unanimously. Motion by Marline Lewerke, seconded by George Smith to approve the following change orders to the Library Remodeling and Addition Project, carried unanimously. • Request #7 - $3,846 – Circulation Desk area changes • Request #9 - $1,214 deduct – removing speakers and amp in Community Room • Request #10 - $2,678 – removing the existing display case • Request #11 - $1,387 – installing 3 Amur Maple trees in the planter Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Tim Schmidt to approve pay request #8 to Dean Snyder Construction in the amount of $109,802.30 for work on the Library Addition and Renovation Project, carried unanimously. Motion by George Smith, seconded by Marline Lewerke to approve pay request #8 to Cornerstone Construction in the amount of $12,959.47 for work on the Downtown Revitalization Project, carried unanimously. Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Tim Schmidt to approve a payment of $9,550 to Bill Deibler Construction for deconstruction of the property at 480 State Street and submission of project costs to the DNR Derelict Building Pro-

gram for reimbursement, carried unanimously. Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by George Smith to approve Resolution #201692 APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE CLEANING AND TELEVISING OF SANITARY SEWER MAINS, with Visu-Sewer for $18,880, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Nays: none, Absent: Lynn Smith. Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Tim Schmidt to approve Resolution #2016-93 APPROVING THE HIRE OF TYLER CHRISTY AS A GARNER POLICE OFFICER AND SETTING HOURLY WAGES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT, in the amount of $16.77, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Nays: none, Absent: Lynn Smith. Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded by Marline Lewerke to approve Resolution #2016-94 GRANTING PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT TO TYLER WEISENSTEIN UPON COMPLETION OF A 6-MONTH PROBATION PERIOD AND ADJUSTING HIS HOURLY WAGE, to $16.92, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Nays: none, Absent: Lynn Smith. Motion by George Smith, seconded by Marline Lewerke to leave the 2017 partial self-funding monthly fee for continuation coverage at $100/month for a single policy, carried unanimously. Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by George Smith to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance #419 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 328 RELATED TO GARNER URBAN RENEWAL AREA, Hejlik TIF, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Nays: none, Absent: Lynn Smith. Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded by Marline Lewerke to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings, pass and adopt Ordinance #419 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 328 RELATED TO GARNER URBAN RENEWAL AREA, Hejlik TIF, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Nays: none, Absent: Lynn Smith. Drew Sweers, V&K, gave updates on the Cottonwood Drive Storm Sewer Project, the East 2nd Street Storm Sewer Project and the Southside Storm Water Study. CORRESPONDENCE: Library Project Punch List and the Library Board minutes OTHER BUSINESS: Items discussed included: • IA League of Cities website requires new passwords Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by George Smith to enter into closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(c) to discuss a litigation matter with legal council, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Nays: none, Absent: Lynn Smith. Motion by George Smith, seconded by Marline Lewerke to exit closed session, carried unanimously. Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Tim Schmidt authorizing City Attorney Phil Garland to settle the claim for the best benefit of the City of Garner regarding work done in the 1300 block of Allen Ave, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:21pm. Kenton L. Mick, Mayor Daisy Huffman, City Clerk Claims Approved 12/13/2016 A One Janitorial-Cleaner 246.39 Absolute Waste-GB/RC Contract 13,000.75 ACCO-Chemicals 555.00 Advanced Systems-Copier Lease 489.65 Advantage Admin-Self Ins 2,492.87

Aflac-Insurance 598.06 Ag Source Labs-Testing 1,367.60 Alliant-Utilities 19,059.65 Am Legion-Flags 48.00 Bankers Leasing Co -Microfilm Scanner Lease 231.38 Bergo Environmental-Remediation 875.00 Bill’s-Vending 280.93 Carpenter Uniform-Badges 157.00 Central Bank-Books 118.32 Central IA Distr-Vacuum Cleaner 808.00 Chase-VMRC Equip 1,638.36 Cintas-First Aid Kit 70.24 Comm1-Phone/Internet 997.76 Computer Labs-Receipt Printer Repair 271.48 Cornerstone Comm-Facade Project 22,092.43 Data Tech-Annual Lic/Support 5,798.86 Dean Snyder Constr-Library Project 131,966.73 Deibler Excavating -Deconstruct 480 State 9,550.00 Display Sales-Bulbs 339.00 Eagle Estates Inc-Hauling Sludge 5,004.21 Eenhuis Constr-Sidewalk 250.00 Electronic Eng-Antenna 37.90 EMC Nat’l Life-Pr Wh 49.72 Ferguson #2516-Meter 391.84 First Natl Bank-Credit Card Fees 148.06 Five Star-Supplies 382.00 Frontier Labs-Soil Testing 117.00 G & K Services-Rug/Mop Service 36.55 Gall’s-Uniform Allowance 204.48 Garner Lumber & Supply-Supplies 83.39 Garner Postmaster-Postage 440.64 Garner Utilities-Utilities 82.85 Garner Vmrc-Pr Wh 184.22 GC Distrbt-Bags 7,071.91 GIS Benefits-Life Ins 79.10 Goodnature Work Stop -Uniform Allowance 35.97 Cory Graham-Reimb Equip 246.60 Hach Company-Testing Supplies 459.67 Hancock Co Comm-Dispatching 2,324.23 Hancock Co Coop Oil-Fuel 1,221.29 Hancock Co Health System-Physicals 1,639.00 Jason Hejlik-Reimb Supplies 80.22 Homeward-Partial Loan Repay -295 W 4th 29,849.50 Hueneman Farms-Tires 927.68 Hunt’s Elec-Wire New Sign 1,080.00 IA Dot-Sign Supplies 200.65 IA Finance Authority-WWTP Pymt 29,505.00 IA Law Enforcement Acdmy -MMPI-Dodge 140.00 IA Lot Striping-Stiping 95.00 IA One Call-One Calls 77.40 IA Prison Industries-Academy Uniforms 225.00 IA Rural Water-Membership Dues 325.00 Ingram-Books 194.03 IPERS-IPERS 10,490.31 IRS-Fed/FICA Tax 25,388.70 Jaspersen Ins-Bonds 375.00 Braden Johnson-Sidewalk 5,125.00 Johnson Sign Service-Bal Due -New Led Sign 11,196.01 Bryan Juenger-Sidewalk 500.00 Kramer Ace-Supplies 326.13 Larson Printing-Checks 127.75 Leland Woodworks-Refinish Shelving 8,500.00 Masune First Aid & Safety-First Aid 464.95 Vladimir Mego-Sidewalk 500.00 Micromarketing-Audio 384.86 Mid-Am Publishing-Publications/Ads 444.26 Midwest Pipe-Risers 221.30 Nationwide-Def Comp 705.00 NIACC-Drug & Alcohol Training 150.00 NIACOG-Facade Admin Fees 2,176.00 North IA Designs-Ink 30.00

321.66 Office Depot-Toner OPN Architects-Library Remodel 1,814.40 22.28 Pete’s Truck Shop-Supplies Pizza Ranch-Pizza 72.94 Prairie Energy Coop-Utilities 85.00 Prairie Energy Dev -Touchstone Park Reimb 57,000.00 Presto X-Pest Control 118.18 Pritchard Auto-Service- Explorer 68.63 Pro Parts -Batteries & Vehicle Supplies 1,433.63 1,260.60 RCSystems-Siren Troubleshooting Recorded Books-Audio Books 62.98 Reliance State Bank -Touchstone Gas Ext Pymt 7,883.61 567.63 Ricoh-Lease/Copies RK Backflow Testing-Backflow Testing 513.99 Rockledge Holdings Co 400.00 -Rent-December Rogue Fitness-VMRC Equipment 10,348.45 135.54 Tim Schmidt-Mileage SEH -Touchstone Rise Project 60,409.45 Smith Hardware-Service & Supplies 483.74 Stanard & Assoc-PD Applicants Post Test 80.00 Storey Kenworthy 63,319.34 -Library Furnishings Streichers-Name Tags 18.99 Titan-Loader Radio 49.91 TQ Tech -Server, Computer & Support 11,980.75 Treas, St Of IA-St-Sales Tax 3,703.00 Treas, St Of IA-Wh-State Tax 2,679.00 Treat America -Acadamy Meals-T Christy 1,400.74 37.00 UnityPoint Clinic-Testing USA Blue Book-Garmin GPS & Supplies 466.56 Veenstra & Kimm-Engineering 4,338.20 461.90 Verizon Wireless-Phone VFW-Xmas Party Expense 57.00 Vision Care Direct-Ins Wh 41.72 Wellmark-Insurance 12,897.49 Wunsch Construction-Fix Ruts 230.00 68.00 YohnCo-Crushed Rock 608,181.15 SUMMARY Revenue (November): General 107,459.54 Pool Maint Fund 34.18 Ghv Bb Field Project 82.71 Vmrc Maint Fund 27.59 Ed Center 845.48 Road Use 49,067.93 Employee Benefits 17,136.54 Local Option 43,425.42 Tif-Kadrlik/Touchstone 58,038.01 Tif-Hejlik 404.82 Rev Loan-Industry 1,432.86 Rev Loan-Housing 273.33 Rev Loan-Retail 112.87 Debt Service 17,622.98 Water 24,333.02 Sewer 42,628.88 Storm Sewer 7,630.04 370,556.20 General 157,041.82 Ed Center 522.05 Road Use 11,434.49 Employee Benefits 11,358.08 Tif - Kadrlik/Tchstn 7,883.61 Cdbg Projects 24,268.43 Capital Projects 324,362.51 Water 14,445.37 Sewer 51,726.73 Storm Sewer 5,138.06 608,181.15 Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016

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3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese 2 dried figs, halved 1 tablespoon sliced almonds 1 tablespoon honey In microwave-safe bowl, stir to-

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3/4 cup buckwheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups lactose-free, 2 percent milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups fresh blueberries, plus additional for topping (optional) Syrup (optional) In large bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In small bowl, beat

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Mrs. Connelly’s Kindergarten Class

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Caroline. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a selfie mic, trolls, shopkins and hatchamil girl. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Katie. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a hatchamil girl, a phone and a kitten. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Bella. I am 5 years old. I live in Klemme, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a baby, a phone and a hatchamil. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Nevaeh. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a pink and purple puppy and monster high legos. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Tate. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a gun with a lot of bullets and a tractor and legos. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Brady. I am 5 and ½ years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a shotgun with a scope and an Army suit. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Drew. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a new nerf gun. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Caytlynn. I am 6 years old. I live in Clear Lake, Iowa. This year, I have ben really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a big coloring set. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Zander. I am 5 years old. I live in Kanawha, Iowa. I would really like it if you could bring me a Max Steel costume. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Aynslea. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me My Little Pony toys. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Anna. I am 6 years old. I live in Klemme, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a live blue bird. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Gavin. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a hoverboard. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jayden. I am 5 and ½ years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an air patroller, a big disk and a V-ripper. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Ethan. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a real black and white motorcycle and a hatchamil. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Quentin. I am 7 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Harrison #22 jersey, a Vikings#28 jersey and a Kings jersey. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Grace S. I am 5 years old. I live in Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a barbie house and a play kitchen. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Grace L. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an Eva and Me doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Elleanor. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Genie bottle from shimmer and shine. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Chance. I am 5 and ½ years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me more legos, a shark and an airplane. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Katter’s Kindergarten Class

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Caysen. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really happy. I would really like it if you could bring me WWE toys, an Undertaker movie, Finn Baler music, toy cars, Santa Claus costume, Santa Claus bag, and a WWE costume. What is you favorite color? Dear Santa Claus, My name is Reese. I am 6 years old. I live in Britt. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a phone and Little Tikes car. I love you, Santa, I wish you were my grandpa! Continued on page 4C

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Dear Santa and Mrs. Claus, Merry Christmas! We have been a fantastic preschool class! Our class is kind. We are good listeners. We are an awesome team! We hope you have had a good year and are rested up for Christmas Eve. Did Mrs. Claus bake you some yummy cookies? Are the reindeer rested up to pull your sleigh? It’s a big job! Here are our Christmas wishes: A.M. Class Drake: Legos Addison: Racing car with remote and PJ masks Jackson: Lightning McQueen changer car Trevor: A planter, combine with a corn head, a roller and a red tractor Aubrey: 50 snow globes Kennedy: Barbies and a Barbie airplane Josie: Christmas tree for my Barbie house with angels and a coffee maker for Barbie Blake: Combine and socks Dalaney: A doll that can eat, drink water and suck on a paci Bayne: A train set Mason: A truck with a hook and ladder, but not a fire truck Lane: Bop-it Ty: A big racetrack Caysen: Batman cave

Jack: A train for my little brother and a Ninja Turtle Helicopter Brody: Pop the Pig game Athena: a big horse P.M. Class Korbin: Paw Patrol Berkely: A real puppy Brylyn: A sandbox scooper/digger Calvin: A toy train Lily: A doll Jaxon: Power Rangers – Dino Super drive sword Olivia: Fruit snacks, crackers, bike and a new bed Palmer: A new bed and a jump rope Abbie: Baby Alive and a doll Dominic: A Hatchimal and a bear flip-a-zoo Kale: A big Batman toy Eli: Ninja Turtles – Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, Shredder and Splinter We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Sincerely, Ms. Stacy, Ms. Lyndi and Ms. Barb’s Four-Year-Old Preschool Classes

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Continued from page 3C Dear Santa Claus, My name is Aubrey. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an Elsa rising castle and a big pink car. I will leave you cookies on Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Alayna. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a phone, a baby with a carrier, an American girl doll, a car, and a Barbie gymnastic set. Do you like cookies? Dear Santa Claus, My name is Victoria. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a TV, a phone, and a toy ducky. Why don’t elves stay all year? Dear Santa Claus, My name is Von. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a remote control helicopter. I like your whole face! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Sawyer. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a monster truck. I like your reindeer. Dear Santa Claus, My name is Izaiah. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a robot and a batmobile car. I like your reindeer! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Landen. I am 6 years old. I live in Britt. This year, I have been really good. I would like it if you could bring me a razor. I like your beard. Dear Santa Claus, My name is Natalie. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a stuffed unicorn. I like the elf you brought me! Dear Santa Claus,

My name is Kylie. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a laptop, a stuffed panda bear, and skates. I like your elf! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lucas. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a remote control helicopter, toy glasses, and a remote control racecar. I like you Santa! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jedi. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a helicopter and a sled. I like you Santa! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Camren. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would like it if you could bring me a fingerboard and a remote control helicopter. I love you Santa! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Isabella. I am 5 years old. I live in Mason City. This year, I have been really good. I would like it if you could bring me a chipmunk toy. Do you drink tea after you hand out presents? Dear Santa Claus, My name is Destiny. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would like it if you could bring me a shimmer genie. Thank you for the presents Santa! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Nolan. I a 5 years old. I live in Ventura, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy cross bow. Say hi to Mrs. Claus for me! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Cole. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a real phone. I love you Santa! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Emma. I am 6 years old. I live in Klemme. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me dolls, penguins and a dog. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas from us all!

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Ainsley. I am 5 years old. I live in Ventura, Iowa. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a make up set. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Heaton. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really thankful. I would really like it if you could bring me a car and another combine. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Hayden. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me treats and pets. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Tristyn. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me a lizard and lizard food. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Tate. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy helicopter and another lego set. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Erica. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really happy. I would really like it if you could bring me a lego friend puppy and daycare set. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jackson. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a nerf gun and a ninja turtle lego set. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Ellyse. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an American girl doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Quinten. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a shark helicopter and nerf guns. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Xavier. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really thankful. I would really like it if you could bring me a helicopter and a monster truck. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Sofia. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me an American girl doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Logan. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a combine and a helicopter. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Tye. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me the Inside Out movie and a decorative pumpkin. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Avery. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a new American girl doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Aiden. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy grain truck. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Zavrien. I am 6 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really happy I would really like it if you could bring me a dragon drone and a fishing pole. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Sophie. I am 5 years old. I live in Garner, Iowa. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me a new pretty gown. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Gavin. I am 6 years old. I live in Ventura, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me 3 Nerf guns. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, My name is Noah. I am 5 years old. I live in Meservey, Iowa. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a transformer and lego. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Dodd’s First Grade Class

Dear Santa, How are the flying elves doing and the reindeer? I would please like a diary, Shopkins, and a dress. Thank you! I forgot to ask, how is Mrs. Claus? You are so fun Santa! Your friend, Emma M.

Dear Santa, How are you and your reindeer doing? I am going to put out milk and cookies and carrots. May I please have a masic stand, roller coaster Legos, and perler beads? Your friend, Kara K. Dear Santa, How are you and your elves? Does Rudolph really talk? I really like your hard work. I hope you have a good and safe trip! Can I please have a tablet, owl stuffed animal, and horse barn? Your friend, Sophie D. Dear Santa, I love you! How are you Santa? How is Mrs. Claus and would like rudolph? I new swing for baby dolls. May I have beads. And please can I have a snowman oramnt? Your friend, Nichole L. Dear Santa, How are your deer prepared for cristmas? And how your and yowr randeer doing? Can I please get an X-box, toy dinosaurs, and howkeye stuff. Your friend, Max F. Dear Santa, How are you? May I have please NuM NoM Lipgloss Truck, Shopkins, New Slipper, a Diary? Your friend, Addy L.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? May I have a Hatchimal, power Puff girls toys, snuggles my dream puppy, and Legos. I wish you a merry Christmas. Your friend, Anna P.

Dear Santa, I like you. How are you Doing today? I would like a Minnie Mouse, kitchen an art set and a set of books for Christmas. Your friend, Kylie P.

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. How are you doing? Do the reindeers talk? We have one of your elves we named him Oreo. What I want for Christmas is you, some Legos and an I-pod. Your friend, Peyton B.

Dear Santa, I like you Santa. I will give you some milk and cookies. Can I please hav shopkins, an American Girl doll. Your friend, Annabelle S.

Dear Santa, How is Rudph? Can I have a Ds – game Aveng? The movie Secret Lives sofpe and I spy boos? Your friend, Brady V. Dear Santa, I like how you work hard I like the reindeer and Mrs. Claus. Can I please have a real cat. May I please have an American girl doll with a horse, and please more Heidi Heckelbeck books. Your friend, Heidi M.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Please can I have a Nerf gun and knex Laser pegs Pie Face Game? Your friend, Jordan N. Dear Santa, I like your kindness and you are cool talk. I will leave milk and cookies. I been good. May I have Legos? May I have city police? May I have a Nerf gun? Your friend, Levi H.

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Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? How how is Mrs. Claus doing? Santa how is the elves doing? Today? Have a saf thrip. A baby alive doll, shopins, My Little Pony and Blind baus? Your friend, Lula W. Dear Santa, How is the Northpole. Can I please have a Toy, my little pony. I hope you have a good night. Your friend, Riley A. Dear Santa, I wanta ball pit and Americangirl Doll and I-pod, Emoj Pillow, How are the reindeer how are the elf and Mss Closs. We named Elf Oreo. Oreo is a good elf. Is the north pole cold. What is your favrit codezy permt pix. How are you. Your friend, Linley H. Dear Santa, How are the reindeer. I was wondren if my little poys, Shopkins, and Barbie dolls. I will leave you milk to drink. Your friend, Mercedes S. Dear Santa, How are you? Can I have a Lego set, a pet, a construction set. How are you doing? Your friend, Xander W. Dear Santa, How are you doing and Mrs. Claus? May I have a tablet and a lego batman video game for Chistmas! I will leave some cookies. Your friend, Adrian W. Dear Santa, How is Rudolph and the elvs? Are they working hard. Santa I want an Elsa Barbie Doll and Remote Control Babie. Your friend, Jozlynn P. Dear Santa, How are the elvs. How are you. How is Mrs. Claus? Can I have a sled? Your friend, Brigg S.

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Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? Your awesome! How is Rudolph? I would like a Barbie hoverboarad, and a Barbie dream house, and a Barbie pop up camper. I have been good. Goodbye Santa Claus have a good time delivering presents. Merry Christmas! Your friend, Macy M. Dear Santa, Do you sleep a lot? I wont Legos. I wont Marion Brothers toy figures. I wont Hot Wheels. Your friend, Kaden G. Dear Santa, How does Rudolphs nosee glow. I want a ral pony an Trolls Dolls. Your friend, Lexie M. Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus today? Is it very cold over there? I want a baby alive and I want a shimmer and shine dolls and a pedicure too Merry Christmas. Your friend, Liberty G.

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Dear Santa, Does Rudolph really have a red nose? I would like an American doll. I would like num noms. I would like a TV in my room. Your friend, Carolina K.

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? Are the elves nice? I want books for Christmas. I also want a sled. Merry Christmas Santa! Your friend, Khloie D.

Dear Santa, How many elves are there? I’ve been good this year. Could you get me some Junie B. Jones books? Could you get me a new bike please and thank you. Your friend, Kylee H.

Dear Santa, How is your reindeer doing? I would like an iPod. I would like Vikings stuff. I would like super hero legos. Thank you. Your friend, Preston D.

Dear Santa, How much snow is at the North pole? I have been good. I would like a Hedgehog Zoomer and a easy bake oven and a scooter too. Merry Christmas. Your friend, Kinslee

Dear Santa, How do you get in our house with out a chimney? I want an American boy doll, doll clothes, and Shopkins. Thank you for the presents to. Your friend, Mackenna H.

Dear Santa, Please can you give me a garden? Santa how Do you clmb inmy home? I like you Santa. I want a slushy maker for my Family, glitter snow globe and a fast Pink Sled. Your friend, Malia Dear Santa, How is Rudolph The red nose rein deer? I want a Trampoline, and some reading books, and a pet fish. Your friend, Rhian Dear Santa, Are your elvs nice. Is it really cold. I want a chrismas elf a bike and an American doll . Thank you. Your friend, Arianna G.

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph? How many elves do you have? I would like a Nintendo Classic, a magic track, and a game called Pie Face. Your friend, Keith J. Dear Santa, How do you get in our houses? You are so cool! How are the reindeer? How old are you? I was good for you Santa. And my sisters too. I want Spiderman toys and Batman toys and Captain America toys and Ironman toys. Your friend, Khamron C.

Dear Santa, How do you get in my house? How many elfs do you have? May I get a water baby and a real comera and maybe a Monster High doll? Merry Christmas! Your friend, Josie M. Dear Santa, How are you and your elves? How many elves do you have? I would like barbies cloths and a tablet. Merry Christmas. Your friend, Shelby J.

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Dear Santa, How are you? I have been a good Boy. I want a pack of Gummy worms, Skylanders: Imaginators set and Home Alone n DVD please. Merry Christmas! Your friend, Aiden A. Dear Santa, Is the JeTi at the North Pole? Can I have a TV please and can I have a bunkbed please and can I have some big super hero stickers? Your friend, Nathan M. Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I like the sled you gave me last year. I woud like a toy chainsaw and a semi that can hold a combine, and a kids four wheeler. Merry Christmas. Your friend, Carson D.

Dear Santa, Is Rudolph coming with you on Christmas? I would like an Ipod6. I was really nice this year. I would like laser X and pokeman cards too. Your friend, Reid H. Dear Santa, I want a Baby Alive Doll, and a tablet, and a Boogie board please. I have been asking. How do you fly to the houses? How do your reindeer fly? How is Mrs. Claus? Is the North pole cold? I have been good. Merry Christmas Santa Claus! Thanks for delivering presents. Thanks Santa Claus. Your friend, Hayden B.

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Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? I would like a gumball machine, My Little Pony set, and Palace Pets. Your friend, Addie L. Dear Santa, When are the elves coming back? I want them back. Please I want Pokeman cards and a gumball machine. Your friend, Kyler H. Dear Santa, How are you? I am good. How are the elves? Can you please let me have the shopkins van with shopkins and can I have a Doll like me. Love, Alyssa B. Dear Santa, I want a ninte-n do DS2, speakers, and Hotwheels track please. How are the reindeer? Your friend, Collin M. Dear Santa, I want a real raccoon ok pet monkey and three furbys. How are the raindeer? Your friend, Kori P. Dear Santa, Can you please giuv me an American Girl Doll, and real pet dog too. How are your elves? Your friend, Alexis G. Dear Santa, How are the elves? May I plese have Transformer’s Devastator, Rock em Sockem Robots and Indominus Rexlegoset. Your friend, Zander R. Dear Santa, How are you doing? And the raindeers? Can you Please get me Bean Boosled, Boy American Dolls and a tablet. thank you Your friend, Jordyn H.

Dear Santa, How are the elvs? Haw are the reideer I would like a terra climber a BuildAgearn Workshop stuff in a station and Gemme Stone Shoppie Shopkins doll. Your friend, Lindsey M. Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Could you please bring me art supplies, a science kit, and a karaoke machine. Your friend, Ella B. Dear Santa, I want a Elsa chair and a blanket and a Elsa and Anna scooter. How are the raindeer? Your friend, Faith P. Dear Santa, What are you doing? How are the reindeer? Can you plese bring me a Elsa costume with cape, Lego Friends horse trailer, and a lite up ice skaking rink. Your friend, Anna F. Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? How are the elves? Can you plese get me an IpodTouch, Hatchamal, and a skate board? Thank you. Your friend, Molly M. Dear Santa, How are yor rendeer? I would like some Legos and pieface Showdown. Your friend, Eli J. Dear Santa, I wont a chair for an American Girl doll, and Lego Friends. Allso how are the elves and Mrs. Claus? I also want earrings. Your friend Kyli H. Dear Santa, How are the elves? It si my favorite time of year. Can I please have an American girl Doll and a Bowandarrow and I realel want a computer. Your friend, Natalie W.

Dear Santa, How are the elves and the reindeer? Can you please get me an American Girl doll and chapter books? American girl doll stuff. Your friend, Macy P. Dear Santa, How do you travel and how are the elves? Can I please have a organizer for my Pokemon cards and WWE Create-A-Superstar, and I wish people are trying not to take kids. Your friend, Aidan S. Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How do you travel aroond the worlde? I weont a Furby pet, baby kitten, and a cell phone. Thanks Santa. Your friend, Tahlia H. Dear Santa, How are the reindeers? How are the elves? Please can I have stuffed animals Minne Mouse Watch, and Stickers. Your friend, Ava F.

Mrs. Jass’s Second Grade Class

Dear Santa, Thank you for giving presents evey year!!!! I like dirt biking and have a 65 cc. two stroke. How do you get in homes so quietly? Now what I want is a guineea pig ball pit for my pets, Pokemon ex cards, Something from you and a Rubix Cube. Your friend, Carson Dear Santa, Thank you for giving us presents every year. How do you get in kid’s houses very quietly? Wha I want for Christmas is a Real puppy, Hatchamalls pom pom wow and Gela peel. Your friend, Alyssa H. Dear Santa, How do you fit in a chimey? I want an Xbox one, the xbox 360 with a mike, the newest shotgun! I also want a new nerf gun. Your friend, Israel Dear Santa, I wonder why Ben wrapped up our Christmas tree in toilet paper? Santa my toy list is Pokemons cards, pokemon slippers, magrifies, and real magician stuff! Your friend, Archer

Dear Santa, What kind of cookies do you like? I want a 2-PS and a Go Go Power Rangers set. Your friend, Joey S.

Dear Santa, How are so quiet when we are sleeping? How do your reindeer fly? How do you get down my chimney? I want football crads and baseball crads and a pethamster and underArmour socks. Your friend, Daiden

Dear Santa, I hope you are having a good time. What yummy cookies would you like? I would like a sweatshirt with thumb holes, Shopkins, candy, and a phone!!!!!!!! Your friend, Kherington W.

Dear Santa, How do you get through the house? I will make reindeer food. Can I have a Lego boat, zombie chainsaw Nerf gun, and Pokemon cards? I hope you have a good Christmas! My elf is very funny! Your friend, Ethan G.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? How is Rudof, comet, Cupid, Donner, Bltzin, and Prancer. This is what I want for Christmas dirt bike, 4 weeler, Xbox1 and a German Shepard. Your friend, Gavin T.

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? And what does your sleigh look like? I hope you have a Merry Christmas! I’ve been very good! Please give me a puppy pawpillow, a trumpet wit dog paws on it, a dog blanket, and snowflake pillows. Merry Christmas Santa! Your friend, Aurora B.

Dear Santa, I like Rudolph the best. Do your reindeer fly by Christmas spirit? For Christmas I want lots and lots of Shopkins, a Barbie camper, a Hatchamal, and a Barbie cabin. Your friend, Abby

Dear Santa, Your are the best! What kind of cookies do you want? I want an xbox1, Legos, Pokemon cards, and Hot Wheels. Your friend, Jonathan

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Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? Do they run or do they walk? Santa, I want a toy dog, a PS4 Wheel Dog, and another elf that is named Belle. Your friend, Andi R. Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me presents every year. I would like some Shopie dolls, Shopkins, Cute pup toys and a Christmas Barbie doll. Your friend, Chloe B. Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? I want Magic Tracks, Brite Bugs, remote-xwing and skyviper for Christmas. Your friend, Braden Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? Santa I love when you give the kids presents. I want a monster high doll and stuffed bear. Your friend, Pyper Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? How are you doing good or bad? this is what I want Legos, Shopkins, a lizard and a sweater, please. How is Mrs.Claus? Is she doing fine? How ae the elves? I love Christmas and God! You are amazing and awesome! Your friend, Savannah M Dear Santa, What is it like in the North pole? Why does Rudolf have a shiny nose? Can I have a red coat for Christmas? Did you ever have kids? Are your kids good? Can I have a Bible? You friend, Anna Dear Santa, Thank you for giving my famly gifts. How did you get powers? Can you get me xwing drone, piano and Halo poster. Your friend, Gunner F. Dear Santa, You’re the best person in the world! How did Rudolf get his red nose? Can I get PS4 games, PS3, Minecraft blind box, and an iphone 7 please? How are your reindeer? Your friend, Paxton M. Dear Santa, I love your reindeer Dasher, Rudolf the red nose reindeer, Prancer, Dancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and

Blitsen. My family’s elf Jake and my family’s reindeer Jake Jr. came November 30th last night! What is your favorite cookie? May I please have a coloring set, a Lego set for girls, a Christmas book, and rainbow ribbons! Thank you so much! Your friend, Reese Dear Santa, You the best! How are the reindeer doing? I hope they are doing good. Can I please have a penguin, a remote control airplane, and a PS3. Your friend, Kaleb

Mrs. Smeby’s Second Grade

Dear Santa, I want an elf on the whelf and paints and pencils. I’d like a Christmas book and a Christmas coloring book. I am getting a tablet at my dads. Your friend, Aydan G. Dear Santa, How are Mrs. Clues, the reindeer, and you? May I have the Rotofury, the Mega Martadon, and the Nerf Elite? May I have a tramplene please? I will leave carts for the reindeer and my mom will leave cookies. Your friend, Kaden K. Dear Santa, Hi! Merry christms! I’d like a trampoline and a gator. We got your elf on the shelf at school. We named him Buddy. Your friend, Jacob G. Dear Santa, Hello! Merry Christmas. How are your elves and reindeers? I hope you are good. How is Mrs. Claus? I would like a mom and dad, and a baby panda bear. I would like an Elf on the shelf. My sister, Lola, would like two baby dolls. I would like new ear rings. Your friend, Brooke S. Dear Santa, Hi! Merry Christmas! I’ve been learning at GHV. How are the elves? My sister wants Minney Mouse. My brother wants Footballcards. I want Hatchables. Thank you! Biye! Your friend, Kaylene P.

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Dear Santa, How are you doing. I would like Hatchimals. I would like American Girl Doll. I would like Leog friends. Your friend, Hannah W.

Dear Santa, How are the elves? How are the reindeer? I would like a bbgun and another elf please Santa. How old is my elf one more thiing I woud like a cat please Thank you! Your friend, Gavin B.

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Dear Santa, I want for my Elf on the shelf, her name is Diamond, an Elf’s Pet and the Elf on the shelf’s friend Leih. I hope the reindeer are well. Can I have Hatchables? Your friend, Josslyn C. Dear Santa, Hi! Merry Christmas! Our class named the elf on the shelf, Buddy. I thought of that name. Do you like it? Our class has been doing Christmas activities. Our class put up Christmas decorations. I bet you are very busy working on toys a lot. I would like a robot elephant for Christmas. It my favorite animal. Your friend, Kacie L. Dear Santa, Hi! Merry Christmas! I hope you are well. I have been working very hard. How are the elves doing? For Christmas may I have a Pokemon folder, an Iowa State hat, and the QB Action figure Iowa State football team? Your friend, Carter G.

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I am really looking forward to having Foot ball cards and some candy. I want Feey, my elf to get home safely. This is the last thing I’d like, a puppy. How are your elves doing in the workshop? Your friend, Grant L. Dear Santa, Hi! Is my elf coming soon? Merry Christmas! Are the elves working? My sister really wants a baby olive doll. I want clothes for my American girl doll. I want a new pair of shoes, socks and more clothes for me. A Christmas tree for my room. I’d like new pencils for school, a boogie board, a coloring book and colored pencils. I hope you can bring it all! Merry Christmas! Bye bye! Your friend, Hailey B. Dear Santa, Hi, Merry Christmas to you. I hope you are doing good. I hope you are doing good. May I have mini trampoline and a new art kit? The last thing is a big unicorn. Have a nice flight. Your friend, Ellie R.

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Dear Santa, Hi Merry Christmas! I have read books about you and I like them! For Christmas I would like a barbie dream house set, Dolphin p.j.s, Kindle, candy, a hug dolphin stuffed animal, Monster High dolls, a toy elf that I can tough, a kitten, and Hatchables. I hope you have fun working with elves! Your friend, Avery F. Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How is it in the North Pole? How are you? How many elves are at the North Pole? There might be negative eves. For Christmas I’d like a DS, Tom dachi Life game, sky lander’s, and Imaginators, Lego Dimensions. I hope you have a great day. Your friend, Gabriel B. Dear Santa, Hello Santa! How are your reindeer and Mrs. Claus? I’d like a Cri Cross Crash set for my Hot wheels and a kick lop also for my Hot wheels. I hope you have a good rest. Your friend, Ryan E.

Dear Santa, I want a hockey stick, hockey puck, hockey goalie set, hockey of North Iowa Bulls jesey, hockey glove, and 3 mp. Merry Christmas and a good night. Your friend, Caleb F. Dear Santa, I have been good. We have noticed you have sent your elf. We named him or her Buddy. I want ten dollars for my Mom. For Josh a race car poster, and for Brady a set of farm toys. For Axel, a box of baby toys and for me I want a D’S. I would like to have an ART kit. Bye! Your friend, Cooper V. Dear Santa, I hope you are having a good time. May I have a dirt bike and a elf on the shelf please? May I have an air hog jet stream? How are the elves doing? Can I have a Mega Machine Nerf gun? You are the best santa. Your friend, Jaxon S.

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Dear Santa, Hi! Santa in my classroom. We named our elf Buddy. I’d like a big pool, leave it in front of my house. I would like an ipad, ipod, the Christmas Witchbook, a real Brittany Spaniel dog, an iphone a tramolene. Thank you! Your friend, Chelsea D. Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My brother and I have been good. I hope you have a very good Christmas! I hope you have a good year! I would like leap pad 2g For Real friends dragon, Elf on the shelf, and For Real friends panda, dresses, Little Live pets mice, Baby Alive, and dipers. Your friend, Abbe S. Dear Santa, It is me, Bridget. How are you doing? I wish I could get a tablet, the movie Trolls, a stuffed animal troll, clothes for my American Girl doll, and more clothes for my elf, Merry, and shoes and socks. I love you Santa! You are the best! Your friend, Bridget O.

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Dear Santa, I really want a real German shepard puppy. A Terra climber looks really cool. My favrite thig is a legos camper with a trailer and a canoe. I would also like a tractor, a semi with a trailer, an ramps to play in the dirt. I will give you cookies and milk if you give me a100 dollars and a PS4 and a PS5. Your friend, Evan W.

Mrs. Witte’s Second Grade Class

Dear Santa, How is Radolph? You will need him this year. I am excited for Christmas this year. All I want for Christmas this year are a stuffed unicorn, and penguin, and a iphone that’s all I want for Christmas this year. Your friend, Gracie T. Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are the elves? I am excited for cahristmas! I have been trying to be good this year. I want a hamster that has orange fur. Your friend, Kyle G. Continued on page 8C

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Continued from page 7C Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are the elves? Thank you for all the toys you give me!! I have been good. I am exited for chritmas!! I would like a push mower, chocolate bars, Ipad, Cheese Pizza, stuffed animal, pop, and Fruit Stripe gum. Your friend, Carson M. Dear Santa, Hav I been good or bad? How is comet doing? I’m really excited for Christmas! I would like a Pokemon Game for my 3DS, RIC truck, and Hex Bug robot game! I’m 7 yars old! Your friend, Sam Dear Santa, How are you doing? I am excited for christma! I want clothes, boots and stuffed animals from Justice. I want a Build a bear stuffing Machine with a big Build a bear. Stay warm! Your friend, Alexus H. Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are the elves? I bet they are busy making toys. I want and Ipad, phone, Thing1 and thing2 stuffed animal, doll and my own computer. Merry Christmas and see you soon Santa! Your friend, Kyra J. Dear Santa, How are you doing? My family loves Christmas. For Christmas I would like Pokemon cards, and a superman cave, and bayblade. I’ll see you soon. Your friend, Jaxon Dear Santa, How Rudolah? You will need him this year. For Christmas I would like tedd bears. I have been trying to be good this year. How are you doing. Your friend, Leah B. Dear Santa, How are you doing? I am excited for Christmas! For Chritmas I would like a trampoolne, magic set, and a Rudolph that sings and his nose glose please and Thank You! Your friend, Marissa Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? Are you doing good? I have tried to be good this year. For Christmas I would like a computer or a phone I would like some paper. Santa can my family get a good Christmas please? I hope you are doing Okay and have a good Christmas too! Your friend, Michaela Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? You will need him this year! How are you doing? I’m excited for Christmas! I would like a gymnastics mat, cell phone, and magic kit. Have a good Christmas. Your friend, Dianey Dear Santa, How are you doing? I have been good this year. I want pockeymon EX and a four wheeler. Your friend, Jett

Dear Santa, How are you dowing? Can you bring rodoph? I’v been good this year and I wont a toy powr plant and aniphone. I’l see you soon! Your friend, Jack Dear Santa, How are you doing? I am excited for Christmas! For Christmas I would like three credit cards, Lori Doll stuff, and a lot of clothes. I hope you get everybody what they want! Your friend, Kailyn B. Dear Santa, How are you doing? My family loves Christmas! For Christmas I would like clothes, American Girl doll clothes and Barbies. I am excited for Christmas! I love Christmas. Your friend, Sadie Dear Santa, How are the elfs and the reindeer? I have been waiting for this time of the year. The three things I really want are Ido3D, chapter books and Aquabeeds. You do a good job giving kids toys and the elfs do too by making the toys. Have a safe ride and a merry Christmas. Your friend, Chloe B. Dear Santa, How’s Mrs. Claus and the elves? I have been very good! You can ask my Mom and Dad. I would like an Ipad, movies, clothes and food! I love to eat! Some of my favorites are pickles, popcorn, apples, Hot & Spicy Cheezits and Gushers to name a few. Have a warm and safe journey! Your friend, Ivy G. Dear Santa, How are you doing. How are you and the elves? I bet they are busy making toys. I have been good. I hop you give me lots of General Grevls Spaceship, a bike horm whitha Jedi Therell be cookies and carrots for you and the reindeer. Your friend, John B. Dear Santa, How are you boing? I have been good! I hop that I get Pokemon cards and a phone, a dog. Happy Chrismas! Your friend, Gavin Dear Santa, How are you doing. Im excited for chistmas! I think I have been good this year I would like a trampoline ad doll clothes please. Please give me an elf on the shelf. P.S. I woud also like some earrings too. Thank you Santa Claus. Your friend, Evelyn

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Mrs. Glidden’s Third Grade Class

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Could you please give me Shopkins, books, farm boys, charm Shopkins, a grown up coloring book, and an American Girl doll? I hope you are doing well. P.S. You do not have to give me everything. Thank you. Have a safe trip. Love, Emily Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Please can I have a dirt bike, ripstick, big toy semi truck and a hover board? Your friend, Blake Dear Santa, I love your elves! Do you go down all of the chimneys? I want a Xbox360, Call of Duty infinity warfare. I saw you eat cookies and milk. Thank you. Happy holidays, Marty Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Is Rudolph the Red nose Reindeer real? How the elves? May I have presents for Christmas? I want an ipad, NFL posters, basketball posters, hockey posters and a drone. How is Mrs. Clause? Love, Garett Dear Santa, I’ve been a good person today! I hope your reindeer and elves are going to have a good trip to all cities! I remember when it was that other Christmas and I was asleep. I peeked out. Then I saw you it was funny and fun! For Christmas I want a emoj pillow, a female Elf on Shelf, angle cup, gymnastics set, gymnastics suit, boots, fuzzy cover, I want 8 wishes, a phone and Ipad, colorful water bottle. I hope you have a good day at Christmas by giving presents to children and stuff. Your friend, Khassidy Dear Santa, How many elves do you have in your work shop? This is what I want for Christmas. Five nights at freddys toys and an Ipod or a Ipad. Thank you But you don’t have to give me everything. From, Chase

Dear Santa, How many elves do you have at the North Pole? I remember my dog got nervous one year when Santa came. Her are some things I wuld like for Christmas please bubble ball small tractors and a rc car. Say hi to all the elves. Love, Kaleb Dear Santa, How is your family? It was a great idea to get me those ponies. I still have them. For this Christmas could you please bring me … Shopkins, a Chocolate lab, an iphone 5, good health for the year, an American Girl doll, an Elf on the Shelf, a hover board, and to keep Christ in Christmas because that’s when Jesus was born. Love, Kaelyn Dear Santa, I hope you have a good trip. How many houses do you go to? What are the elves doing? Do you have your reindeer drive safely? I want for Christmas an Iphone5c, xbox1 hoverboard, and a new bike. Love, Isaac Dear Santa, Do you have a favorite kind of cookie? I will leave a plate of them for you! I have tried to be good. I would like a PSU and a computer. I met you at the old library. Merry Christmas! Craig Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I loved the cars you got last year! For this Christmas I want Battle for Bikini Bottom PS4 a sled Legos, Five Nights at Freddy toys, Minecraft toys, a memory card for the PS2, a trampoline, a computer, books, video games, and you do not have to get everything but please get Battle for Bikini Bottom. Have a Merry Christmas. Love, Brady Dear Santa, Do you like cookies? It was funny when you left all of your crumbs all over the floor. For Chirstmas, can you please get me an i-phone? Tell Mrs. Claus I said hi. Love, Jaden

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Dear Santa, Have you ever seen a reindeer with a red nose, but not Rudolph? How are the elves and reindeer? How are you? For Christmas I would like a mega white chocolet Hershy bar, a bean bag with candy in it, fake glasses, Shopins, Shpkins set, an American Doll and set, a baby alive and set, a cotton candy maker, and a bunch of Dork Diaries. You don’t have to get me everthing. I remember when you got me that doll house and broght it down stairs. I hope you didn’t hurt your back. Your friend, Meredith Dear Santa, Do you have any new reindeer? I still have the I-pad you gave me two years ago. For this Christmas, could you bring me a I-phone 7? I hope you have a great Christmas! Love, Olivia Dear Santa, How is Rololph doing? I rember when you gave me some pretty earrings! For this Christmas, could you please get me some Shopkins, Barbies, Berados, Orbea crush. A toy baby, Legos, a coloring book, some movies, clothes, earrings and a tablet. If you can’t bring all of them, then just bring a tablet and some Shopkins. Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Ella Dear Santa, Hi Santa. I really hope that you are doing ok. Are you? I hope you can get me a stuffed hippotamus, an eletric scooter, and a hover board? I have a hamster. His name is Hershey. His nickname is Hersh Hersh. Well, I hope you have a wonderful and safe Christmas and year. Love, Kana Dear Santa, Is Rudolph real? I remember the reindeer spit the carrot out. I would like Amarican Girl accessories, cat toys, a trampoline, and dog toys. Have a Merry Christmas. Love, Megan

Dear Santa, I hope you have a really good Christmas. I have got good presents every year but I hope I can get a better one this year. For this Christmas could I have a hover board, drone, Ipad, art supplies, RC truck, big bike, cotton candy machine, popcorn machine, four wheeler, chrono bomb, Iphone 5, kitten, lace choker, and p.s.4 but I mainly want a hover board, drone, R.C. truck, p.s.4, a lace choker, a cotton cand machine and that’s all I really want for Christmas. How many elves do you have? How many houses do you go to? I hope you have a safe trip back to the North Pole. Love, Jordan Dear Santa, Hi, Santa. Have you ever seen a polar bear. I remember when you brought me the kindle I had to share it with my brother. Could you please bring me some Five Nights at Freddy’s plushies. They’re really fun to play with. I hope you have a safe trip! From, Zoey Dear Santa, How are the elves and Mrs. Claus doing? I was so glad when you got me those slippers because they kept my feet warm. For Christmas will you please get me a laptop, French bulldog hoverboard, emoji pillow, Eiffle tower pillow, iphone, notebook, pencils, color pencils, paint, markers, dog or cat books or just normal books, crayons, cute posters, things for my chocolate pen, and a cotton candy maker? Have a good Christmas. Love, Diana Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Clause doing today? I remmber when you gave me the shoes! For Christmas could you please bring me a Elf on the Shelf, Crazy sand and Shopkins too? Love, Katherine Dear Santa, I hope you’re ready for Christmas day. Are your reindeer ready? You don’t have to get me everything, but I would like a guitar, little tractors, toys cows, and a pet horse. I rember last year you got me a Lego set. Thank you. From, Reed

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I hope you are doing good. How is Rudolph? You will need him this year. How are the elves? I bet they are busy making toys. I’m excited for Cristmas this year! I have been trying to be good this year. My family loves cristmas. For cristmas I would like My little Pony stuff and things and Furby connect and Elf on the Shelf. Your friend, Kathryn

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? I have been very good this year. My twin brather has been good too. Caleb is my best friend. I’d like hockey gear, a model truck, and the movie Mighty Ducks. Have a safe trip! Your friend, Toby F.

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Dear Santa, Hi! What are you doing today? For Christmas this year, I want a dirt bike, race track, huekie dog, snowmobile, BB gun, and toy snowmobile. I love when the stockings are full. Merry Christmas Santa Claus. Zane Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? I remember when you gave us Ace. For this Christmas can you please give me a lot of Tsum Tsum’s? I hope you have a safe trip. Love, Payge

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Dear Santa, How are you doing in the North pole. I love Rudolph. How is Mrs. Claus doing? I miss you very much. I love your hat. I love you very mach. I want a Fit Bit, a hover boared, ice skats, and a Phone case. Love your friend, Ryley

Dear Santa, How are all the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus and you? How are you geting in my house if I don’t have a chimney? What I want a hot Pink computer, a American Girl and a 4 feet panda bear. A stuffed owl and a Pengnin. Love, Addison Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph? Can you plese bring me these things, Nintendo DS, I pad, a stuff anmale, some Elephant and piggy books, some posters, a ball, Legos? Love, Erik Dear Santa, How are your reindeer, and Mrs. Claus and you doing. I want a Ripstick swag Nerf gun ant a dirt bike. Your friend, Nyxon Dear Santa, I was wondering how your reindeer fly? This year I would like a Digimon book, cards, stuffies, and movie. Thank you Santa! Love, Nova

Dear Santa, Hello Santa how are you? How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? I know you have a lot to do but I was wondering if I could have an Art kit. Or mabye a new pair of pajamas. Love, Brinlyn

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How is the north pole? For cristmas I want I relly truly want an ipad, choclet pen, and more shopokins. Thank you for giving a lot of stuff. I must be good tuly. Love, Evin

Dear Santa, Are the reindeers ready to fly yet. For Christmas I want a real baby polar bear from the north pole and I would like stuff animals and a fitbit and a hatchable. Oh I forgot to ask you how do you go threw chimneys are cookies and milk your favirote snack and by the I will have cookies and milk on the table for you on Christmas night. Love, Halle

Dear Santa, Hello, how is your day so far, Santa? I hope it is good. All I would like is an RC drone, Watch dog2 for a xbox 360, a new tablet and a RC SUV. Good bye. Love, your friend, Ayden

Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are the reindeer? How are the Elfs? How is Mrs. Claus? Hope you can fly the sleigh for Christmas. I want a iPhone 5 and a PS4 and a Spy kit and a hover board and a rip stick. Love, Colby

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? This year I would like two Fit Bits I want a blue one and a purple one, fake nails, an American Girl doll movie, and a new pair of cloths. I am a size Lage 10-12 jus so you don’t bring me the wrong. P.S. I will have carrots for your reindeer. I will have milk and cookies for you and Mrs. Claus. Love, Makayla

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Dear Santa, I like your hat, boots and gloves. How are your reindeers? Do they eat grass? I would like to get a toy gun, a blue ball, some elephant books, a train and a “Sponge Bob Movie.” Thank you Santa! Love, Aiden Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claws? How are the reindeer? This is what I want for Christmas Please. 1. Chocolate Pen, 2. Aqua Beads, 3. Baking Set, 4. Kindle, 5. Fake nails, 6. Computer, 7. My secret Password Journal. Love, Skylar Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I’m fine. Santa, could I have a new remote control monster truck called Chevy, some Spy kids spy gear, and a Imgenx trans forming Batcave? Santa, that’s all I want. Love, your friend, Jakob Continued on page 10C

GHV Mrs. Law’s 4th Grade

Dear Santa, Santa do you know my elf’s name? I was so happy when you brought a computer last year. This year I would like an ipod please. Have a good Christmas, Santa. Love, Bella

Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? I was very happy when you got me that white dog last year. This Christmas I want a cat or dog book, bit penguin stuffed animal, body pillow, ipod, hover board, Eiffel Tower pillow, emoji cup, and book shelf. You don’t have to get me all this. Love, Grace

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Continued from page 9C Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Are they ready to fly? List: I would like a hoverboard, a Fit bit, a nerf gun. Your the best Santa!!!!! Avery Dear Santa, How are you doing in the North Pole? For this Christmas I would like 1. A pug, 2. Ipod, 3. A case for the ipod. That is it. Love, Tatum Dear Santa, Are the reindeer ready to fly? How do you go through the chimney? By the way how are you and Mrs. Claus. By the other way can I have a razer for my brothers armpits. Also can I have a hoverboard and maybe just maybe stuff animals. Love, Jonah Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? Can I have a toy puppy, chocolt pen, Phone, baking sets and aqua beads? Can you get me that please? Love, your friend, Makayla R.

Dear Santa, How come you like cookies and milk so much? How do you fit down the chimney? Is your favorite color red? I would please like a new pair of boots, shirts, art supplies, notebooks remot control car, books, clay, a watch and Simon. But just four things would be nice. Your friend, Myra Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? Does Mrs. Claus like cookies? Do the Reindeer like carrots? Do you like cookies and milk? I want for chrismas is america Girl travel set, and a Diary, a makeup set, a guitar, and more books any books. Love, Kallie Dear Santa, Hi, how is Mrs. Claus doing? What I want for cristmas is make-up brushes, make-up kit, make-up sponges and nail polish. P.S. I have a elf on te shelf that is very funny! Love, Payton

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LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? What is it like at the North Pole? Who’s your favorite elf? This year I would like an ipad, Garmin, a remote control car and art supplies. P.S. Merry Christmas Your friend, Amelia Dear Santa, Do you like sprinkled cookies or chocolate chip. If you do like chocolate chip good because there my favorite. Anyway this is what I want for chrismas, Mega Garchan EX card pack, a Mega Arodactal EX card pack, a Mega Blakeizin EX card pack, and a Dragonite EX card pack, those are just the boxed up ones, now the tin pokemon card packs a Zyrgade, Machamp, Greeninjo and Thunderous EX tin packs and the last two a iphone 5t and a Sky shock RC car for Chrismas. P.S. SN stands for Saint Nick. Oh I almost forgot Ethan’s Elf snowball eating mints. Also stelth is doing good but this year my dad says he has a hat issue. Sorry stelth. I can’t wait to see my Chrismas present’s. Love, Brighton

Dear Santa, Hi Santa. How are you doing? How are the reindeer doing? Are they ready to fly? Well, for Christmas all I really want is: Hot cocoa (for drinking with my family.) I also want to spend time with my family and friends. My mom does not like dogs and my dad hates cats but they said I could ask you for fish. I do want fish and their food. I’m trying not to be so greedy. Sorry – fish food. Nothing else. I have everything else that I need. Thanks, Grace L. Dear Santa, How are you doing. All I want for Christmas is a keyboard, air gutar, Rumot canthol truck, movie sing.k Love, Kolton

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Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas I want some Hot wheels, a bike, Legos, and a new cat. Your friend, Brycen

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Dear Santa, How are your elves doing? I really want the monopoly game that has the credit card in it for Christmas. I feel like it will be a really fun game, and I want really pretty fake nails. I hope you have a great Christmas. I almost forgot to say PLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEAAAASSSSE! Your friend, Jaelyn Dear Santa, How are you doing? Can you please get me a PS3 Vita because I realy want a gaming system that I can hold and play on. And Santa, how are your elves? I will have cookies and milk on the table. I hope you’ve had a good year so far. How are your reindeer? I hope you have a good Christmas. Sincerely, Aydan

Dear Santa, I bet you’re going to be busy this Christmas. For Christmas I would like an Amarican girl pj it comes with a mint, long sleeve, knitted shirt, 2 mint hair ties, and turquoise pants, please. Also, I would like the Amarican girl book Samantha and The Lilac tunnel, please. Also, I would like the Amarican girl, Kit’s, holiday dress, please and thank you. Tell everyone hi and hi to you to. Wiht care, Nataly Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas I would like a Phone or an iPod a hover board and an H20rc car please. Do you know my elf Ed? I hope you all have a nice Christmas! Your friend, Ava Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like a water proof fitbit for 100$. That you can call and text on. I would also like to see your reindeer if you are actually real. I would so like a 1000$ bill to buy a 2016 jet ski. Thank you for reading my Chistmas list. Sincerely, Sam

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Dear Santa, How are you doing. For Christmas I want two girl cats and two boy cat the girl cats to have a litter of kittens. Sincerely, Collin Dear Santa, How are you doing? Can I have a toy for Christmas. Have a good Christmas. You are a very happy adot Christmas. Sincerely, Shane Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? For Christmas, can I have a penguin, train, Raven, and lastly a football? Your friend, Quintin

Dear Santa, How big is the sleigh. For Christmas I want a grain cart, and a auger and a corn head. Sincerely, Ty Dear Santa, How are you doing? I what a monkey that looks real and that’s it. I hope you and you elves feel good and have a goo Chistmas. Sincerely, Kaylynn

Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas I want a ball and a foxy stuffed animal and a big fluffy unicorn and a rmote car. I hope I get all of it. I love all the toys and I love show. Thak you for your hard work. Howy are your elves doing? I have one of your elves Tom Rate. I have fun in the snow and are your reinder? I hope you are ok in the cold. Do you see penguins in the North Pole? I is cold there. Love, Destiny Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas I want candy, books, and toys please. How are your reindeer doing? How are your elves doing? How is Mrs. Clause doing? I hope you get my letter. Please write back. Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Macie

Dear Santa, Can you get me a puppy for christma? How are the reindeer. How are you doing? How is Mrs. Santa clause? I am go to my grandpa and grandma’s house. How is the Elf on the shelf. You are nice too me. My Elf on the Shelf is good to me. My Elf on the Shelf is named Hawkeye. You are my good friend. Do you know Miss Hartman? She is a good friend and a good teacher. Our class is a good class. Pink is my favorite color. What is your favorite. My school is GHV elementary school. Your friend, Avery

Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas, is a phone also I would like a hoverboard for Christmas! I would also like a kids Pottery maker and I would like a sew cool sewing machine. Love, Adyson

Dear Santa, I can’t wait for Christmas! I want a plush gatli Peg and a garganchua plush. Your friend, Isaac

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Is my elf Freedy doing good? For Christmas I want an Ashton Drake doll named Benjaman and I also want a phone and a real puppy and the puppy is most wanted. Your friend, Bella

Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas I would like some American Girl doll clothes and roller scates and a phone and long or short boots please. I hope you get my letter. Your friend, Lucy

Dear Santa, How are you doing today? For Christmas I want a metal detector and a case IH combine. Also, I want a farm simulator 2015 or 2016 and tools to build things. Sincerely, Casey

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Dear Santa, It’s Emma. How are you? Do you like to delever presents to kids like me? How are your reindeer? I like Chistmas do you? Wait, I know you do. If you didn’t, you woldn’t delever presnts to kids. All I wold like for Chismas is a new bike hot pink with black in some spots. I know this is in the newspaper so I wont put my address but I think you know were I live so merry Chistmas. P.S. Have a good year. Love, Emma Dear Santa, Do you know my elf Trevor? For cristmas I’d like a girl elf, art supplies, make up and nail polish! With love, Olivia Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a samurai with a toy sword. I also want a drone. For Christmus I also waunt a toy remote control helier. Aydonn Continued on page 12C

GHV Mrs. Schmitz’s 4th Grade

Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are the reindeer? I hope everything is going well in the North Pole! For Christmas I want a ice cream maker, 3 colorful binders an paper. Thank you Santa! I love you so much! You are the best! My elf Chester is very fun. He climbed up my Christmas tree and was on the top of my refrigerator! I hope the elves are doing fun things too! You’re the best! Your friend, Sarah

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? For Christmas, I would like an Xboxone, farming simulator 17 for an Xbox1. I would also like a huskie. Your friend, Joshua

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Donivan Christenson American Eagle Self Storage

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Continued from page 11C Dear Santa, How are you doing? For chistmas I want a gator, car, truck, and a farming set. Sincerely, Draidyn

WEST HANCOCK SCHOOLS Mrs. Wooldridge’s Kindergarten Prep Class

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I would like a play kitchen, a shopping cart and a scooter. I will leave you milk and cookies. Love, Yahaira Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I would like a remote control car, Hot Wheels Mega Garage Playset, and Nerf Sports Pack. I will leave you milk and cookies. Love, Jimmy Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I pick up my toys at home. I would like a Spiderman tent, candy, and a Spiderman Web shooter. I will leave a present for you and your reindeer. Love, Kelden Dear Santa, I’ve been good and kind of bad. I wish you were already at my house! I want a transformer named Optimus Prime. I would like a Rescue Bot Boulder and a toy elf, and Chase the Police Bot. I will put out some Diet Coke and some cookies. Love, Wes Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I help my mom get groceries out of the car. I would like more Hot Wheels cars, Pokemon toys, and a Mario game. I will leave you milk and cookies. Love, Ayden

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I help my mom clean the house. I would like a remote control tracor, a semitruck and trailer, and a red remote control sound car. I will leave you a note that says thank you for leaving these presents for me. Love, Keegan Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I help my family cook. I would like a hatchimal, a Num Noms Lipgloss truck, and jewlery. I will leave you a note that says thank you for all my presents. I love you Santa! Love, Haven Dear Santa, I’ve been a good girl this year. I help my mom with my baby brother. I would like a Hatchable, jewlery, and Snuggles my dream puppy. I will leave you milk and cookies. Love, Jerzy Dear Santa, I’ve been good this year. I help my family. I would like a giant toy car that kid’s drive. I want a Spiderman web shooter toy and farm toys. I will leave you chocolate cookies and some milk. Love, Kannen Dear Santa, I’ve been good this year. I helped my little brother. I want a Barbie Dream House, a bicycle, and some makeup. I will leave you some cookies and milk. Merry Christmas! Love, Cadee

Mrs. Loeschen’s Kindergarten Class

Dear Santa, For Christmas can I please horses, legos, stufft animal puppy. Santa can I ask you some qustons. Who is your favorite reindeer? How do you go down the chmney? Santa do you like puppys? Do you have aney kids. What is your favorite coler? I’m putting chocolate milk and candy snap cookies fore you cause your are so nice to me. I have two sisters. Roselyn (#1)

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LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa, Where did you find your Elves? Who was your teacher in kindergarten? I’m in kindergarten now but I’m haveing some one help me write this letter. I have den a good good kid all year. Santa I love puzzles. I do not have aney pets so my family would like one. My teacher Loeschen she is very nice. My favrite part of school is math. My favorite show is Dorey. I’m veary good ghis year. Roselyn (#2) Dear Santa, First, I want to know how many reindeer do you have? I want an Ipod for Christmas beacause I will play Subway Surfers on it. I want new markers for school. I’m desprate for a barbie house like really want one. My favorite food is cheese pizza. I have a sister that is I don’t know how old she is she still lives with me. Please give my mom a ring a really pretty one. I’ll be sure to give you cookies and milk. Oh! I fogot to tell you. I’ve been very good. Your Friend, Dani Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Huge scary Dominix Rex that makes noise. I want a remote airplane and car please and thank you. How do elves make presents so fast? I will give you cookies chocolate and milk. Santa please eat. Mrs. Claus what do you do at the NorthPole please respond back. I like you both and am I on the good list or bad list please good list. How do your reindeers fly because cool. And Mrs. Loeschen is my friend my teacher and I’ve been very good and nice please bring me present and your so cool. Love, Alex Dear Santa, Can you please bring me a castel? Can you bring me cookies dough for my mom? I can make you cookies and carrorots for the reindeer. Can you bring me a big box of crayons? There are going to be six cookies for you. They are blueberry cookies. There are going to be 9 carrots. I will put milk for you too. I also want you to please bring me a big pack of dry erace markers. And regular markers. I have been a very good girl. I love you Santa. Love, Kyana

Dear Santa, I am wondering do you only eat cookies or at the northpole different foods. For Christmas I would like a golden retriever. I would name him Sparke. I would also like to have a new cat. I would name him Midnight. How do your reindeer fly so fast. I have been good. Olivia Dear Santa, Hi. How many reindeer do you have? What is your faverite kind of cookie? I would like a remote control monster truck. Don’t forget the legos! I will leave out ten cookies for you and some milk. I will leave you ginger bread cookies. The last thing I want is a remote control plane, then I would like a remote control abdomics rex. Could I have a action fighting toy? Your friend, Ted Dear Santa, I would like an Ameican girl doll, some puzzels, and an Ipod. Santa, I’ll make sure that I put cookies, milk an carrots. How many elfs do you have? I think you have nine reindeer. Am I right? Do you come from the North Pole. My grandma will put out the carrots for the reindeer. I have been good this year. I love you Santa. Love, Adey Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like some more blocks, a Ipad, the game Yodein-my-scade, toy spaghetti, marbols, toy trucks, marble tower, Sky’s helicopter, Marshall’s firefighter truck, Rocke’s reckling truck, Rubel’s digger, Chase’s police truck, Zuma’s huver craft, and Everest’s snow craft. How is Rudolph doing? How are the other reindeers doing? I will leave you some milk, cookies, and 9 carrots for you and the reindeer. I am tring to be good this year. Sincerly yours, Austin

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Dear Santa, Hi. My name is Cameron. I would grocessy game, a puzzle, and a dump truck for Christmas. How much reindeer do you have. I think you have 7 reindeer. We will put out 5 cookies for you and for Rudulph we will put 4 carrots for Rudulph. Please put a letter by the plate. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. PS I have tried to be good. Sincerely, Cameron Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a American Girl doll. How many reindeer do you have? And I also want a tent for outside. And I do want a dinosaur because dinosaurs are my favorite. And one last thing I want is a teddybear for my collection. I will have cookies and milk ready for you. I have been very good. Love, Skylarr Dear Santa, I want a remote control dinosaur. I want a mineature pony. I want a new doll. How many reindeer do you have. Santa I’m goin to give you six cookies and one glass of milk. My mom would like a new shirt and pants. I have been very good. Your friend, Emily Dear Santa, I would like How many reindeer do you have. How many Your friend, Layla Dear Santa, I’ve been really good this year. I want to know how you make the toys? The thing’s I want for Christmas is a toy gun, coloring Books, puzzles, trucks, this is for my Dad a real truck, a new pack of colorful markers, colorful pencil’s, ABV color Book, new ring for my mom, for my Brother race cars, swords, 48 cars, hot wheels, paint book, toy school. I want to know how many reindeers. We will be giving you 8 cookies. I want to give my dog a new chew toy. And my grandpa and grandma new coffee cups. And my cousin 3 spy glasses. I have been really good this year. Your friend, Caden

Dear Santa, I want a game called GTA5. I want to know how many reindeer you have? How much toys do you have/make? How many elves do you have? How many cookies do you want for Christmas? What kind of cookies do you want? And what kind do you want? Milk or Egg Nog? How many do you have? How many stockings do you have to fill? I think I want a boy’s kind of teddy bear. P.S. I am bieng very good. Your Friend, Javier Dear Santa, I have a real Qwik Cweshten do you have enay kittens? I would like a amarikan girledale, a tedy bare, a toy cage, and a poecoke fether. How miny reindeer do you have. How do you get the presenes to house so fast. That is wate my famly would like. My mom would like a ring, and a work bench for my dad, for my brother a littel tabe. I will have four cookes for you. Thank you for all the presintes. I have been vey good. Your friend, Lexi Dear Santa, I want ningteras 100. I am going to give you cookies and you have all of them all. I want iron man and bat man. I want car, toy turkey, ciheetah and a tigar. I want a drangen dinosaur. I want lizard. I want Panda. I want a T-Rex. I want a fake bat and a cat. I want sunglass. I want stars wars and optimus prime ghost glass whatsee throw the wall so you can see ghost. I want a saldamader. I want a raccon toy. I want a toy dog what play’s soccor. I want a toy bear. I want a toy chicken. I want a toy eagle. I’ve been good. Your friend, Cristian Dear Santa, I would like a remote control helicopter, a remote control car, a Scooby doo play set, and magnet letters and numbers. How many reindeer do you have? How are doing? When you come to my house I’ll give you cookies and milk. I would like an emoji pillow too. Spare one for my sister also. P.S. I’ve Been Good. Your Friend, Athens

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Dear Santa, Santa I would like playdo, chakits. How many reindeer do you have. How many houses do you go to? What kind of cookie do you like? I am going to leave chocolate chip cookies for you. How many house’s do you have? Your Freind, Layla

Mrs. Reisma’s Kindergarten Class

Dear Santa, How are you? Do you like milk? Can you please bring me two barbies with blonde hair? I have been nice to everyone. From, Nataly Dear Santa, how are you? How are your reindeers? I really like Roedalph. Can you please give me building blocks for my doll’s? I’ve been very nice this year. Bye Santa! From: Paisly

Dear Santa, How are you. How many raindeer do you have? Can you please bring me a barbie doll? Uzziel Dear Santa, How are you, I wont to tell you some questions and what I wont for Christmas. How many presents do you make. Now I wont to tell you if I’ve been naughty or nice. I’ve been nice. From, Liz Dear Santa, How are you. What is your favorite kind of cookie? Can you please bring me a four wheeler car. Kipton Dear Santa, How are you, I want to tell you some questions and what I want for Christmas. How are you Santa? Now I want to tell you if I’ve been naughty or nice. I have been good. I want a Gron. From, Wyatt

Dear Santa, How are you? Is your sleigh ready? I would really like a boy barbie. Do you like coffee? I think I was good this year. From, Bode

Dear Santa, How are you? How many reindeer do you have? For Christmas I would like an American girl doll. I have been nice this year. From, Kenley

Dear Santa, How are you? How many elves do you have? For Christmas I would like an American girl doll. I have been very good this year. From, Abby

Dear Santa, How are you. How many Rain Deer do you have? Can you please bring me a xbox 360. I think I have been nice. From, Jadon

Dear Santa, How are you? How many elves do you have? I would like to have a barbie doll. I think I was nice am I naughty or nice? From your friend, Star Dear Santa, How are you? How many elfs do you have? I will like a car. I was nice this year. From, Tony

Dear Santa, How are you? How many raindeers do you have? I will like a puppy. I was nice this year. From, Alizabeth Dear Santa, How are you? How many raindeer do you have? I would like to have a firetruck. I’ve been nice. From, Levi Dear Santa, How are you? How do your raindere fly the slay? I wold like a farming set. Your freind, Gaige

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Dear Santa, How are you? How many raindere do you have? I would like a pony set. Your freind, Kyrsten Dear Santa, How are you? How do you make your presents? I want an American girl doll please. I have been nice. From, Hayden Dear Santa, How are you. Do you like cookies? Can yoy please bring me a unicorn robot? I’ve been super good santa. From, Ava Dear Santa, How are you? Do you have a sleigh? Can you please bring conext sand. I’ve been a nice kid. From, Millie Dear Santa, How are you. I wont a mote cuntrul car. How do you make toys. I have ben good. From, Easton

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Mrs. Aitchison’s First Grade Class

Dear Santa, I want 21 pack obeez because mine broke. I want snow pants becaause I do’t have any. Where do you live? Love, Marbeya Dear Santa, I want a hamster. I need a now set of headphones. How many elves do you have? I love you to, Evan Dear Santa, I want Snackeez. I need clothes. How many elves do you have? I love you Santa. Love, Kia Dear Santa, I want a little live pet the frog. I need new socks. What kind of cookies do you like best? Love, Taylor Continued on page 14C

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Continued from page 13C Dear Santa, I want a sewing machine. I meed new tennis. How many elves do you have? I love Santa Clause. Love, Iselle Dear Santa, Can I please have a Nintendo Ds game? May I have a Humphrey Book? What kind of cookies do you like. I love you. Love, Ty Dear Santa, I want a new ball. I need a new bike. How many elves do you have? I love you. Love, Braelyn Dear Santa, I need new legos. I need a new christmastree. Want cookies do you like? Love, Alex Dear Santa, I want a guitar. I need a baby crib. How do you make presents. I love you. Love, Embree Dear Santa, I want makeup and lipstick. I need a new glass ball. What cookies and milk do you like? Love, Hannah

Dear Santa, I want a Nintendo 3! I need shoes. How many elves do you have? Love, Brody Dear Santa, I want a water proof iphone. I need all of the youtube stuff. What cookies and drinks do you like? Love, Jaxon Dear Santa, I want a makeup set. I need clothe. How do you make presnts? I love Santa Clause. Love, Laura Dear Santa, I want an Ipad! I need snow pants. How many miles do you travel. I rilly love you. Love, James

Mrs. Savoy’s First Grade Class

Dear Santa, I need new shoes. I want 14 Expo Markers. What are your elfs nams? Love, Eva Dear Santa, I need a new bed. I want a pool. Do you want mlik and cookies? Love, Jerry

Dear Santa, I want sky high bridge jump. I want a pet spider. What kind of cookies do you like? Love, Preston

Dear Santa, I want a trampoline and a shimmer and shine toy. I need some clothes and sock. How meny elves do you have? Love, Haley

Dear Santa, I want Lego Ninjago books. I need a ipad. What kind of cookies and milk do you like? I love you. Love, Wyatt

Dear Santa, I want a crystal grower. I want rock tumbler. I need some clothes. Do you have a dog? Love, Ryker

Dear Santa, I want a remote cotrol. I need some new boots an you get me acalenar? Love, Lucas

Dear Santa, I would like a pirate lego set and a Elf on the shelf. I need socks. How do reindeer fly? Love, Eli

Dear Santa, I want a dog and ipad. I need a computer and doll. How many elves do you have and waht cookies do you like. Love, Halle

Dear Santa, I want a Thomas and Friends track master Thomas set sky high bridge jump. I need new shoes. Would you like cookies and milk? Love, River

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LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa, I want a karoke machine. I need new snowpants. I need new snow boots. How do you get in our house? Love, Chloie Dear Santa, I want a John Deere combine. Do you like cookies? I need new socks. Love, Brody Dear Santa, I want a kittens and a little beds for the little kitten. My dad needs new shoes. I want a sewing machine. Do you have kids? Love, Kenadee Dear Santa, I need Pe shoes. I want some dolls and a doll pool and colored pencils. How do your elves make toys? Love, Lilyana Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? I want a horse pen, 1 baby horse and 1 big horse. I need a note book. Love, Alondra Dear Santa, I want a big cowboy couch. I need new snowpants. How do the elfs make the toys? Love, Jackson Dear Santa, I need new boots. I want the shimer and shine toy with the rug beed pool at Walmart in the toy isle. How is Rudolph! Love, Emma Dear Santa, I need a new bed. I want a cambine. Is Rudolph real? I want to go to Hockgis Stadum. Love, Hayden Dear Santa, I want a Dolpin. I want a tiger. I need deer sticks. How is Rudolph? Love, Evvian Dear Santa, I want a Iwoa state helmet. I need a bike helmet. Do you have a reindeer named Rudolph? Love, Andres

Mrs. Mayland’s Second Grade Class

Dear Santa, How is everything at the North pole? What are you and Mrs. Clause doing at the North pole? I would like a Sewing kit and an American Girl Doll. I promise I will bake cookies for you and I will get your reindeer a carrot. See you soon. Love, Cami Dear Santa, Chirstmas is almost here Howare you today? Is Mrs. Clause making you cookies? I hope you come to school. Santa Clause can you please get me a bike, barbie and Barbie remote car. Santa have a safe dirve here. Your friend Brooklynn Dear Santa, I wonder what you are doing lately at the North pole? Can you please give me some awesome Lego Ninja Live Dragon, the Lego chema Big Mammoth set and the Doomerack the Destroyer. Sey you soon. Your frined, Aiden Dear Santa, You will always be Santa. Christmas is the best time because it is Jesus’s birthday. For Christmas I hope I get a BDS, a basketball and a football. Santa your the best because yoe get cookighs and milk. See you soon, Trinity Dear Santa, What have you been eating latley? You should eat some carrots, corn, green beans and apples. That is healthy for you. I would like to have a Fit bit, and some Head Phone then some candy. On Chrismas I will put some cookies and milk out for you and some carrots for your reindeer. Love, Izzy Dear Santa, How are you doing? I love Chirsmas because I love the presents that you give me. I would like lago City. How are the reindeer doing. I hope you have fun giving preasents. I can’t wait to open my presents. See you soon, Cadin

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Dear Santa, How are you doing? How is the North Pole doing? I would like a new mack up bag, new shos, and close. I hope the reindeer are ready for Christmas. I love my elf Eviejoy is so fun to find. Guess what she hid in our window. Your friend, Mattison Dear Santa, My mom is going to make some cookies for you. You will love them but you have got to promise me that you will eat the cookies. I would like a make up kit, my ownmarshmallows, and a big E on my wall. See you soon, Emily Dear Santa, How are you doing? Is Mrs. Clause making cookies? I would like a transformr and a big robot with feet and arms. I will try to be good at school. Your friend, Braxton Dear Santa, Is it snowing in the north pole? Is is tru tha Ruealph has been all around the world? I woud like makeup. I also need gloves. What do you like better Sniker doodle or sugur cookie. Your friend, Sophia Dear Santa, How’s it going? I hope your tummy doesn’t hurt like ordnairy people. Oh! I almost forgot what I would like for Christmas. I would like a X box. I will give you lots of cookies for you. Love, Ava Dear Santa, Hows it going? Ask Mrs. Claus too make lots of cookie. I bête she a great cooker for you and the elfs. I woud like a new matris, stoffed unicorn, and very good book. So wateareyou doing this summer. Love, Braelyn Dear Santa, I hope the elfs are ready and I hope Mrs. Clause is baking lots of cookies. I can’t believe Christmas is almost here! This year I would like aCozmo, Cris Cross Crash. Your friend, Carson

Dear Santa, I’m in second grade! My birthday is right after Christmas. Could I have 3 things? So let get to them. May I have a slilcone baby doll, a remote control cat, and cat shoes. Have a great Chrismas. Your friend, Lauryn Dear Santa, How is the North Pole? My famly and I made cookies at the kitchin. The kitchin is rigt infront of whan you walk in. Up stares is a tree. Could I have Shopys, Shopkins, and Barbe pupy moekey. I hope you have fun! Your Friend, Elie Dear Santa, How is everybody? I hope you get all of the presents made before Cristmas because it is almst here! I would like a cosmo. Please makesure all of the reindeer re in shape before the ride. Travel safe! Your friend, Briggs Dear Santa, I have a question for you, how are you doing at the North Pole? Can I please have a new school bag. I would love a Phone and a American Girl doll cruchis. How is the elfs and reindeers at the North Pole? I miss our elf. I hope he comes back. See you soon, Kaylynn Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? How do you get in houses that don’t have a chimney? How do you to every house in one night. I love when you put surprises in my stocking. Love, Caiden Dear Santa, For Christmas I hope you can come to my house and leave my presents under my Christmas tree. I really want to see Rudolph the Red Nose reindeer because I can give him my carrots. Oh ya! I forgot to tell you what I want. I would like a hoverbord, Lego Friends Pool Part set and a alf set. Your friend, Jesarela

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Dear Santa, How much cookies do you want? Text us. Have the reindeer redy for a feast of carrots and your cookies are ready too eat But look out for our sister Aureanna! She loves cookies. For Chrismas I would like kitting and a mom plese. Your friend, Riley Dear Santa, How are you dong at the North Ploe is Mrs. Clause doing you some cookies are they so good Sant. Clausel. I want a phone, football, basketball and a robot you are the best person. Your friend, Giovanni Dear Santa, How are you? Is Mrs. Clause giving you cookies? If she is not I will make you som cookies. My mom said if you make a noise I will not wake up. Once my mom broke a plate and I didn’t wake up. For Christmas I will like a My Life Doll. Your friend, Aleydis

Dear Santa, We hope you are sleeping because you work a lot. Can I please have these toys a Cosmo, a train and a magic track. I hope Mrs. Clause is making cookies. I want to see you. Your friend, Caleb Dear Santa, I would like a case for my ipod an x box 360, star wars lego sets. Can my two elves come tonight. Your friend, Jaxin

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Dear Santa, I wanted to kow how reindeers fly How do you. Carry the Christmas stuff. How do you crry the dig su. I wanted a fon. Sincerely, Camden

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Dear Santa, How cold is it there? Is there lots of snow? Do you have a sled? What kind of cookies do you want? Who’s house are you going to first? Where do you live? Are the reindeers big? How do the reindeers fly. Santa may I have a Xbox 360 and some cars. I like to play with legos. If you have any in your bag I would like some of them. Sincerely, Dilan

Dear Santa, I wold like to know how my elf on the shelf Lucy doing in the north pole! I hope she is doing good. I am doing good at school. I passed letter P in Roket math. I wold like two or one hatchimals, shopkins truck, and under armor clothes and other things. We have to make cookies for you. We still have to buy celery and carrots. Sincerely, Madelyn

Dear Santa, What are the reindeer doing? I hope you eat my cookies. I hope you have good Chrrstmas. I will give your reindeer carrots. Now lets get to my presents. So what I want for Chrismas is an Elves on the Shelf and a tree house and a new bike at my dads. Also a four whee, a new pool and car with a moveler. Sincerely, Kearsyn

Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? How are you Santa? It is cold here? I am ready for Christmas. I am making cookie for you and Mrs. Claus. I will put out carrots for Rudolph. I want a sled and ice cream maker. Can I have a four wheeler car? Sincerely, Mia

Dear Santa, What is it like over there. Is there a lot of elves? How many toys are you making? I would like a Xbox 360 and an Elf on the Shelf just for fun. I would like a new pool and an ipad Sincerely, Giage

Dear Santa, I am leaving for a hotel. Please leave presents. Is it hard to get around the world in one night? I like Alix. He is my favorit elf. My I-please have a snow board, goggles, snowpants and snow boots. Sincerely, Kingston

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Dear Santa, I hope you feel good. What is Rudolph doing Zella is getting her tonsils taken out before Thanksgiving. We hope you can come to our house. I want the Harry Potter book series and Junie B book series. I would also like a Nerf gun and a 3DS. I also want a Ipod touch. Sincerely, Violet

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Dear Santa, How is Rudulf? Is his nose still red? Will we have snow this year? How do you get around the world in one night? How did you be come Santa? Do you get sick from thos cookies? The weather here is cold. We are gting our Chrismas tree soon. I would like a dog and a lap top. Sincerely Michael Dear Santa, Where do you put your reindeer? How many elves do you have? How is Mrs. Claus doing? Is it going to snow this year? What kind of cookies do you want? Please may I have a castle, Barbies and clothes for the Barbies. Sincerely, Andrea Dear Santa, How is your Rudolph doing your elf is doing? Is Mrs. Claus doing fine! I am making cookies for Santa. Please can I havne Baby Alive, 3etter, doll, Baby Alive clothes and Baby Alive car seat. Sincerely, Melany Continued on page 16C

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Continued from page 15C Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I am doing good in school. How cold is it there? I have lots of friends to play with. Are the elves being good? How are you? Santa can I please have Girl Legos, Pom Pom wow and Snackies. Sincerely, Jayme Dear Santa, Its really cold hear but there no snow!!! I hope you can come this year and I hope your not sick. I hope the elfs aren’t sick. I hope the reinder aren’t sick. I really want a Peterbilt with lowboy trailer, tool box with tools, and a Wild Kratts race around the world game. Sincerely, Cameron Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa? How are the reindeer? Are you feeling good? I will give you cookies and the reindeer carrots. The wether today is cool. And Santa I know Christmas isn’t about the toys it is about Jesus. What I want for Christmas is legos, ultimate Garage, and a Transforming fire truck. Sincerely, Christian Dear Santa, Is it hard to get around the wold in one nigt? I like Alix. He is my favorit elf. May I pleas have a xbox one, new bike, and a playstation vr. Sincerely, Erick Dear Santa, I hope you feel good on Christmas. I like your reindeer. How is Rudolph doing? Santa ae you comeing this Christmas? I like Santa Claus. Please may I have a semi, and please may I have a nerf gun. I would like My Weird School Daze book series. I like to read. Sincerely, Carson

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I’m doing good. How is the reindeer? My sister is pregnant. She is due no Feb. 5th. It is a boy. Will you bring him a present? Can you bring me a DS, Shopkins, and Legos? Sincerely, Katrina Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? I’m doing good. How is Mrs. Claus? My aunt had a baby. Kinser is so cute. Kinser is a boy. He was born Oct. 12th. I really want a pink robe. I have always wanted a I pod with a case. I would love to have Shopkins. Sincerely, Haylen Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? How are the reindeer? We made cookies and they are my favorite. They are chocolate chip. Can I please have a real bow and arrow and hunting clothes to go hunting with my Daddy. Can I please have a Iowa Hawkeye uniform with a helmet. Can I please have a apple ipod. Sincerely, Coen Dear Santa, What is Rudolph doing? Is he wrapping presents and is his nose glowing? We have a dog that got hit because she was running on the road. Can you please bring me a snowmobile and a trampoline and a tent and a big pool. Sincerely, Remington Dear Santa, I will bake cookies for you and carrots for the reindeers. How is your weather there? Is it cold or not there? Did you have fun with your family and elvs? I will put up my christms tree with lights and a star on top. Santa Claus, May I have a pool for a barbie for the summer, computor, and a Barbie for her pool. Sincerely, Dulce

Dear Santa, Will we get snow? Are you my grandpa? I hope you get this letter. I want Buck from Ice Age, the movie. I made my AR goal today. How are your reindeers doing? Sincerely, Ozzy Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? Is his nose red? I am having fun in my life. I want nerf guns, xbox games, and a iphone GS. I have been good. My family and I are going to Ohio. We go there because we celebrate Thanksgiving but we will be back for Christmas. I made my AR goal. Sincerely, Nathan

Bruns’s Third Grade Class

Dear Santa, My name is Morgan and I live in Kanawha, Iowa. I like the food. Can I have a trampoline and a xbox 360 and a xbox 1? Have you ate lots of cookies and how much? Merry Christmas, Morghan Dear Santa, My name is Skye. I live in britt. I like it when you come and give me presents. I whant a hachamuile and a dall whith red haer and a barbe doll House. What does your sleigh look like? How do you Hook up your reindeer? What does Rudolph locks like? From, Skye Dear Santa, My name is Aiden. I live in Britt Iowa. I like Chistmas because I like seeing my famliy. Theseare three things I want for Chistmas, PS, PS3 game, Headphones. Do you have glasses? Well have a good Chstmas. From, Aiden

Dear Santa, My name is Cooper. And I live in Kanawha Iowa. What I like about Chistmas is opening presents! Three things I want for Christmas are a swivel scotter, headphones, and an ipad. I am going to ask you a few questions is Mrs. Clause nice? How do you wrap the presents. Do you leave at nigh and in the morning? From, Cooper Dear Santa, I live in Kanawha, Iowa. My three toys I want for Christmas is a scooter, Spiter ma toy and a train. How are your 7 reindeer? And how are your elves? And how is Mrs. Claus? My big sister is going to make cookies for you on Chistmas eve. You have a really really big bag of presents for the children all around the world. Your sleigh is big, your beird is long. How is Rudolph the red nose reindeer? I now your felling better at your home at the north pole. Merry Christmas Santa Claus, and happy new year. From, Vince Dear Santa, My name is Jaxson. I live in Britt, Iowa. I like Christmas because I like celebrating the day that we were saved and get presents. I want a dog, a handy tool, and a fit bit. How do you get to every hous every year? How do your reindeer fly? From, Jaxson Dear Santa, Hi. I am Vanessa. I live in Britt, Iowa. I like Christmas the food and the cookis. For Christmas I whant a computer and clothes and food for the parpeople. Oh and on Christmas can I eat the cokies? Merry Christmas to the North Pole and to Santa and Mrs. Claus. Happy holiday from, Vanessa Dear Santa, I am Ethan and I live in Britt, Iowa. I like to be in my dad’s van looking at Christmas lights. I like to play in the snow. For Christmas I want the imagine x Ice t-rex. I want another tablet for my brother. I want a Quicksls3D maker. Does Rudolph’s nose glow red? How cold is in the North Pole? How many elves are in the work shop? Does Rudolph lead your sleigh? Sincerely, Ethan

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Dear Santa, My name is Claire. I live in Britt, Iowa. I like Christmas because I like getting cookies ready for you. For Christmas I would like a wellie wisher named Willa, the hole sieres of Puppy Place, and a gymnastics hug. Are your reindeer ready to fly? Is Mrs. Claus making good cookies? Are the elves working hard. Does your sleigh look ready? I can’t wait for Christmas. Merry Christmas. From, Claire Dear Santa, My name is Julia and I live in Britt Iowa. I love Chrismas because I get to learn about Jeuss. For Christmas I want a iphone, a kiack, and books. Santa how is Rudolph and the other reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? How do the reindeer and your sleigh get around the world? How many presents do the elves make? Is it hard to harness the reindeer? From, Julia Dear Santa, I live in Britt, Iowa. I like getting presents for Christmas. This year I want xbox game, a play station, and legos. How do your reindeers fly? How do you get around so fast. Do you ever get brainfreeze with all the milk you drink? Have you found any other raindeer? Happy new Year, Carson Dear Santa, My name is Natalie. I live in Britt, Iowa. This is why I like Christmas because my family gets together and has a big feast. This is what I want for Christmas an iphone 7 and a computer. Santa do you want cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? How does your sleigh look? How are you? Do you like Christmas? Merry Christmas Santa. From, Natalie

Dear Santa, How are you. My name is Kaylen. I live in Britt, Iowa. For Christmas I would lik a new Ipod in the color blue. I also would like an Otter Box case in the color teal with a little black. My favorite part about Christmas is seeing all my family and going to church. I like waking up my parents at six o clock in the morning. I have a few questions for you. How do you get all of the presents to all of the children in the world? How do you like tho North Pole? How does all the elves get the presents ready in time? Have a Merry Merry Christmas! Sincerely, Kaylen Dear Santa, My name is Asia. I live in Britt, Iowa. I like that Jesus was born. I want a new bike graffe and a new room and bed. How is Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph? Is the north pole to cold for the elves and you and Mrs. Claus? How many toys do you have to make threw out the year? Merry Christmas, Asia Dear Santa, My name is Reese and I live in Kanawha Iowa. I like the toys, presents, and your reindeers to. I want a nerf gun and a elf real live elf. How is Mrs. Claus doing at the North Pole and your elf to and your reindeer to? Merry Christmas to Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus and your elf. From, Reese Dear Santa, I am Teague. I live in Britt, Iowa, James Ave. What I like about Chritmas is the presents. Hear are some thing I wont the new game that came out. I want some legos. I want some nike close. Santa do you have a son? How is Mrs. Claus doing? Santa how do you fly your sled? From, Teague Dear Santa, My name is Trevor and I live in Woden, Iowa. The parte of Christmas I like is spin tim whith y fimay and getting prasints. The three things I want for Christmas are an RC truck, money, and a John Deere track tractor. How are you and Mrs. Clause, the reindeer, and elves doing? From, Trevor

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Dear Santa, This is Sophie and I think I am in the Christmas spirit. We have everything up inside and outside. Pretty soon I will get to see Elmer! I’m so excited to see him. For Christmas I want a Orbeez spa, Hatchimals, and a Journey girls wheel chair, cast, and crutch set. I hope to see Elmer and you soon. Love, Sophie

Dear Santa, I lost a tooth yesterday. My mom pulled it out. This morning I looked under my pillow and I found $3. I want snuggles, hamster, easy bake oven, and a new backpack, please. Has one of your reindeer had a baby yet? We will bake you cookies and leave the reindeer carrots. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Sincerely, Carlie

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Dear Santa, My name is Tara. I live in Britt/ Kanawha Iowa. I like Christmas because it is the lords birthday. The three things I mostly want is: a rifull, a glow in the dark fish, and a black beanbag chir. Santa how is Mrs. Claus? How is your reindeer? How meny presents will I get? From, Tara Dear Santa, I am Noemi. I live in Kanawha, Iowa. To be with my family is what I like about Christmas. The things I want for Chrismas is an ice cearm maker, books to read so I can get better at reading, and a computer that is all. Santa if you come to my house do you want cookies and milk? How is Mrs. Claus? Is it verey cold in the North Pole? How big is your sleigh? Are the elves good to you? Do you have reindeer because we have a lot of raindeer? Is Rudolph comeing? Sincerely, Noemi

Mrs. Zuehl’s Third Grade Class

Dear Santa, Hi. My name is Dominic. I live in Britt, Iowa. I like getting presents. I want a remote control truk, hot wheels race car track, and a nerf gun. How are the elves? Sincerely, Dominic Dear Santa, I love your presents because your toys that you give us is the Best so can I please have some tite dresses, an Iphone, and some Make Upplease and thank you Santa Claus. Marry Christmas Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and have a happy new year and have a happy holiday. Santa I’m going to ask you a question how many elves do you have? Love, Keira

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Dear Santa, My name is Paxton. I live in britt Iowa. My favorite thing about Christmas is when I get to see my family. I would like an xbox one, shoes, and doritos. What raindeere is your favorite? How many elves do you have? What is your favorite color? Merry Christmas Santa. Love, Paxton Dear Santa, Christmas is my favorite because I get to spend time with all of my family. Also because I get to go to church and light up a candle and I just really enjoy it. I hope I get orbeezes for Christmas I have always wanted them. Can I have silly string I have always loved the felling of silly string. Another thing I really want for Christmas is my family to be healthy and safe. I live in Britt Iowa. Love, Brinley

Dear Santa, My name is Kaleb. I love Christmas because when my family reunites. We do boys versus girls. May you pease get me a lava lamp, an x box one with minecraft, and five nights at Freddy’s action figures. Do you have any kids? Love, Kaleb Dear Santa, Christmas is my favorite holiday because I get to see my cousins from Pencilveny. My elf peppermint is a trouble maker Santa. I hope I get a hatchamal and a Gorge puppy. Merry Christmas you are awesome santa. Sincerely, Jenna Dear Santa, Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I am hoping for Christmas I mite get Amrican pharog Puppy or boots for my horse. Santa how is your reindeer? How is Mrs. Claws. I will leev you milk and cookies. Have a grat Christmas and happy New Year! Love, McKenzie

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Dear Santa, Christmas is my favorite holiday because I get to be with my family. Are your elves on their way yet? What kind of cookies do you want this year? Does Rudolph have a red nose? Could you bring me a elrechric scooter, drone, and a camosuit. Thank you. Sincerely, Kaden

Dear Santa, Christmas is my favorite holiday because my family gets together and we have a chrsitms dinner together. We eat ham, tercky, and fensent. Can your elves make a football, kickball, Dan Gutma books plese. What is one of your elvies names. Love, Owen

Dear Santa, Christmas is my favorite holiday because I get to play outside and have fun with my family and friends. I live in britt. I have some questions how old is all your rain deer. Who is your favorite elf. What is your favrite cookie. Can I have a Xbox one, a dron, and a computer. Sincerely, Gustavo

Dear Santa, Christmas is so fun because I get to see some of my family. How are your reindeer and elves? Anyways I am hopeing for a phon and a french bulldog. I hope you have a great Christmas and Happy New Year! What is your favorite kind of cookie mine is strawberry shortcak. I will set some cookies, carots, and a glass of milk. Love, Aubrey Continued on page 18C

Dear Santa, Chistmas is my favorite holiday because I get to see all of my family. How is Rudolph doing. Tell my elf Addy I mis her. Can I have a flipazoo, hand sandatiz and school supplies. I hope you have a good time delivering presents. Merry Christmas. Love, Charlie

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Continued from page 17C Dear Santa, I live in Britt. Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Because I get to spend time with my family. I hope for clothes and earring. Santa I have some questions for you if you dot mide. Ferst how is Mrs. Claus doing and Rudolph. Love, Meara

Dear Santa, I think Christmas is the best because we get to be together and be happy. Christmas my aunt and uncle come to my house. What I want for Christmas is a remote controled moster truck, legos, and a new IPad. We always go from youngest to oldest to open presents. I wish I could see you. Love, Isaiah

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LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa, Christmas is my favorite holiday because I get to go to a indoor water park every year and spend time with my family. I live in Britt on frist street. What do you and the elves do all summer? What dose Mrs. Clause do for you. I hope I get a tablet, makeup, and art stuff. I hope you have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Love, Jennifer

Dear Santa, Christmas is my favorit holiday because I get to see all of my family and cuseins on Christmas day. I hop maybe I can get a drown for Christmas. Santa how dose the reindeers pick up the sled with the big sack falle of presents. Ow ya can I maybe get for Christmas I can get some bike ramps, an the last thing is to hang out with my family. Sincerely, Reagan

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Dear Santa, My favorit time about Christmas is being with my family. I would like a kick stand for my bike, a ipad, and a phone. Santa do your raindeer want careits. Sincerely, Danielle

Dear Santa, I like Christmas because I get to be with my family. I would like a drone, and a laptop how cold is it at the north pole. I will leave you cookies and milk. And I woud like a big fluffy bear that I an sleep with at night. I will leave the raindear some carots. When I put the milk and cookies on the table in the living room. Sincerely, Juan

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‘Twas the night before Christmas

by Clement Clarke Moore

Zephyr Jamtgaard First Citizens Bank ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap,

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

His eyes how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;

“Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.”

Warmest Holiday Wishes from Iowa Specialty Hospital

Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics would like to thank you for your patronage over the last year. We look forward to continuing to serve you in the future.

From our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas & a Healthy, Blessed New Year! www.IowaSpecialtyHospital.com BELMOND • CLARION TOLL FREE 844-474-4321

CATALDO FUNERAL HOME At this time of year we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped to shape our business in a most significant way. We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come. We wish you a very happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with peace and prosperity.

Happy Holidays from all of us at K & H: Gladys Brouwer Joyce Cox Dale Arndorfer Jeff Burnikel Brady Koppen Paul Brown Joella Leider Sandy Studer Brian Roberg Clint Goche Jason Floy Sharon Hammon Rich Berg Cecelia Mullins Wendell Day Eldon Meyers Nancy Olson Mike Koppen Randy Boyken Kent Haugland Conni Sweers Sheri Boyken Chad Folkers John Hobscheidt Vickie Hoppman Leanne Smith

Connie Dornbier Steve Schaller Nikki Cook Kim Haase Erin Eischen Wade Nall Sharon Struecker Ron Dohlman Shilo Leff Morgan Helm Thomasine Conger Craig Eckels Alvin Smidt Jay Olsen Matt Zadow Evie Leff Reuben Skow Brad Watson Cordell Satre Mark Blair Susan Pijahn Paul Cummins Tim Larson Tricia Knudson Tim Richter Ed Westemeier

Elaine Garrett Angie Leeper Brenda Martin Nicole Marschall Courtney Fish Mary Laubenthal Lindsey Williams Tina Hubbard Kristine Wagner Angella Barker Makayla Retterath Dwayne Eden Mike Kettwick TJ Sifert

Serving the Communities of Garner, Britt and Woden www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Dean and Beverly Cataldo Doris Boekelman, Brian and Bonnie Cataldo

The Board of Directors and Staff of Hancock County Oil Coop, the Garner Townmart, the Klemme Townmart and the Ventura Townmart wish everyone a

Merry Christmas HANCOCK COUNTY OIL CO-OP ASSN. 615 W Hwy 18, Garner, IA • 923-2635 • 1-800-924-2667 SERVING GARNER, KLEMME, VENTURA, AND BELMOND

Ann Marie Samojedny Theresa Ricke Caleb Giddings Jessica Darling Dee Randall Aaron Stuecker Cameron Helm Elizabeth Locke Paul Robinson

Merry Christmas! From our family to yours.

Mary Thome

Front Row: Shelly Frein, Chris Cantu, Pat Loeschen, Bailee Cole, Dr. Matt Maurer, Dr. Amy Maurer, Dr. Bre Mumm, Dr. Roy Tesene, Kylie Steele, Kara Schulz, and Kayli Ytzen. Back Row: Erin Kuecker, Melinda Clark, Denise Sankey, Sarah Freesemann, Emily Winter, Deb Flaugh, Kerry Halverson, Ellen Bruns, Erin Cox, Jill Haugen, Terri Mumm, and Katelyn Hartman.

K & H Co-op Oil Co. Serving all of North Central Iowa and Southern Minnesota Wesley 1-800-244-6101

Clear Lake 1-800-244-6691

Our office will be closed Dec 24-Dec 31, and will resume normal business hours on January 2.

55 State St. Garner, IA 50438 641-923-3771 800-450-3771 www.garnerdental.com

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625 W 3rd St.

923-3653

Garner IA 50438

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from

We appreciate your patronage and wish you a very Happy New Year!

Serving Garner for 50 Years!

Serving Your Area! (641) 592-5800

Closed Dec. 23- Dec. 26

Your 75 N. State Street, Garner, IA

THE IMT TEAM WISHES YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON. A PROUD MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1961.

www.imt.com

BDVAF

Dealer 641-923-2862