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NEWS Rolling Hills supervisors as legislators to lift mental health levy cap Officials ask that the mental health levy cap be lifted to help ensure funding will be available for all counties in the future. Page 2

NEWS Yetter man pleads guilty to election misconduct Ronnie Kraft pleaded guilty to one count of election misconduct, adding another fiveyear term added to his sentence. Page 2

NEWS County takes over pipeline driveway removal Calhoun County officials have negotiated that the county removes the construction site enterances after the Dakota Access pipeline workers failed to do so properly. Page 3

NEIGHBORS Calhoun County Canine Shelter receives grant Calhoun Count y Canine Shelter received a $4,000 grant to fund new outdoor fencing. Page 5

SPORTS Titan girls up season mark to 6-2 overall Page 11

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Senators: Painful cuts coming to state budgets By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor A report last week from the state’s Revenue Estimating Conference lowered Iowa’s projected revenue for next year by about $100 million. That’s going to necessitate big cuts from programs already promised money for next year, Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R-Fort Dodge, told a group of county supervisors, city administrators and economic development officials Thursday. MIDAS hosted the meeting, which was held in Fort Dodge. “At least we have a majority to fix it,” Kraayenbrink said, referring to the Republicans’ takeover of the state senate in the November General Election. “It’s going to hurt and it’s going to hurt everybody. It’s going to be on the backs of everybody at this table.” Just more than 82 percent of the state’s total $7.2 billion budget is spent on two areas – kindergarten to 12th grade education and the state Department of Human Services, which funds the Medicaid program, Kraayenbrink said. Through a spokesman, Gov. Terry Branstad promised not to touch school funding. “We have to have some hard conversations,” Kraayenbrink said of the upcoming reductions. “There are people who should be working but aren’t. … Nobody wants to talk about it because it’s not popular and it doesn’t get votes.” That led to a conversation about the privatization of the state’s Medicaid system. One woman, from Central Iowa Community Health, said she understands that some people may be abusing the state’s welfare system, but her organization’s clients

are not. She said she was especially worried about reports out last week that the managed care organizations running the state’s Medicaid system intend to cut transportation funding for some clients. “That’s going to fall back on the counties (to fund that service),” she said. “That’s how the (managed care organizations) are going to save their money.” Kraayenbrink acknowledged that the transition has been far from smooth. But, he said, after he read a long complaint about the switch from Webster County health officials in the Fort Dodge Messenger, he approached that county’s Public Health Department. A meeting with the officials there, and follow up with the managed care organizations, has resolved a number of the problems, Kraayenbrink said. The Central Iowa Community Health representative said the problems weren’t just with diminished access to services. Amerihealth, one of the three companies to win contracts with the state to manage Medicaid patients here, outsourced case management to her group. “They have doubled the workloads of our case managers,” as well as doubled the required paperwork for the cases, the woman said. Kraayenbrink said those are the kinds of reports he wants to hear. He said he is concerned about onerous regulations, such as that paperwork, laid on businesses in all industries, and hopes that a Republican majority in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature might create an environment to scale back some regulations. The problem with regulations, he said, is those rules are typically put in place after someone commits fraud or otherwise abuses a system. More enforcement efforts should be used,

not more regulations, he said. “If there’s a way we can still be accountable, but not as regulated, send them (to legislators),” Kraayenbrink said. Sen. Dennis Guth, R-Klemme, noted that the privatization happened faster in Iowa than in any other state. He and Kraayenbrink agreed a slower transition probably would have gone more smoothly, but also acknowledged the devastating effect the rising Medicaid costs were having on the state’s budget. Even with the changes, Medicaid costs will continue to rise, Kraayenbrink said. Privatization was a way of slowing the losses, not stopping them entirely. Looking ahead, Guth said he expects to be asked to find significant budget reductions in the 18 agencies and departments the Senate’s Administration and Regulations Committee oversees. Guth, in response to a question from a Wright County supervisor, said he didn’t see much movement to propose any changes to the confinement master matrix. The matrix has been unchanged since 2003. “The chair of that committee says probably not (to the possibility of making matrix changes),” Guth said. “We’re going to have enough turmoil (this session) as it is.” Both senators said they would be interested in a proposal, raised by a county supervisor, to create a different tax assessment for some of the larger hog confinements, or possibly for confinements owned by out-ofstate corporations. Supervisors said they are seeing road costs rise, while not getting any additional tax revenue, despite the increased activity on the confinement land. The next legislative session starts Jan. 9.

Nicholson retires after 13 years as Calhoun County supervisor By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor Gary Nicholson was sworn in as a Calhoun County Supervisor on April Fool’s Day. It’s a story he gets a lot of mileage out of, he said. “A good start,” he said. “I really enjoyed that.” Nicholson, 80, said he prided himself on f iscal conservatism while serving 13 years representing Rockwell City and the surrounding communities on the three-member board, which sets and administers the county budgets. “I’m concerned about the people spending money,” Nicholson said. “You’ve got to spend money, but you don’t have to spend wastefully.” From the beginning, Nicholson said he has focused on staying positive, and on looking past rumors to get to the facts of the matters at hand. He said he’s pleased with the improvements that have come to the courthouse lawn during his tenure – much of that work came at the hands of donors and volunteers, he noted, except for the new sidewalk that was poured this fall. Nicholson also noted his participation in the process that created a Calhoun County ambulance service, and the many houses he and other supervisors visited trying to find a suitable location for the ambulance crews, before Emergency Medical Services Director Kerrie Hull secured a grant to fund building the ambulance garages in Rockwell City. Being on the board afforded him the opportunity to meet and get to know supervisors in many counties, Nicholson said. He first learned of the open spot on the board while attending a stock show in Denver. Ray Powers had died in office; the county opted to hold a special election to fill the seat. Nicholson secured the Republican nomination, and he defeated a Democrat and three independent challengers to take office. He’s been telling community

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Second-graders offer insights on Santa’s background, habits By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor

Gary Nicholson, left, shakes hands with a community member Dec. 8, during a party celebrating his retirement from the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS

groups of his impending retirement for two years. One of his first plans, he said, is to check his calendar less frequently than he does now. But retiring from the board doesn’t automatically remove him from all of the other community boards he serves on. Already, the New Opportunities board has asked him to stay on for at least another year. His time on the Board of Supervisors wasn’t his first foray into public service. Nicholson and his wife, Marilyn, both served on the county’s

4-H council, and Nicholson was also a Farm Bureau board member. He was also a member of the Jaycees, before he was married. He traced his commitment to community service back to a tornado that killed his brother and damaged buildings on the Nicholson farm south of Rockwell City in the 1950s. “We had so many volunteers come out there and help us,” Nicholson said. “If somebody asks you to do something, how can you say no? It made quite an impression on me.”

When jolly Old St. Nick isn’t making and delivering presents to children around the world, he’s probably hanging out at the North Pole. “He feeds his reindeer and he watches TV,” Jossa Haupert said. “He might like to listen to music that’s about Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer,” Kylar Thompson added. “He watches the reindeer games,” Kenton Ackerman said, explaining that those events, referenced in a song about Rudolph, are similar to the Olympics. He also likes the Winter Olympics, Aidan Devore said. Hockey and ice skating are his favorite events. These are just a few insights about Santa, provided by Kari Case’s second-grade students at South Central Calhoun Elementary School. As always, The Graphic-Advocate asked the students to explain how Santa accomplishes the impossible each year – making and delivering presents – as well as fill in the lesserknown details about the jolly old elf. Landon Thompson said he knew of at least one toy that would be tricky, even for Santa and his elves, to assemble. “There’s this cute little robot named Cosmo,” Thompson said. “He’s made of 100 little parts inside of him.” Julian Mernka said he thought electric dirt bikes might stump Santa and the elves.

“They have to make the engine and the oil,” Mernka said. “It’s to make a trampoline, because they have to put all the parts in the right places,” Ryann Hungate said. At the Nor th Pole, Sant a is also responsible for taking care of his reindeer. He has more t h a n ju st t he n i ne eve r yone knows about, the students said. “They eat special beans,” Hungate said. Reindeer also eat carrots and magical foods, likely to help them f ly and pull Santa’s sleigh. He’s been known to raid the fridge, stealing the cookies Mrs. Claus has baked, Emma Scholtens said. He likes to eat those cookies while he watches “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” she added. Kade Sittig said he’s seen evidence of Santa at his own house. “When I went outside the next day (on Christmas), I saw a Santa footprint,” he said. Sydney Stuart had another reason to bolster her belief in Santa. “I knew he came because he ate the stuff we bought him and we were even gone,” Stuart said. Teigen McCollough claimed to have seen Santa stuck in the chimney once, while Kylie O’Neill cited the pile of presents under the tree as evidence that Santa had come calling. And don’t worry, students said. Santa can visit even homes with no chimney. “He could come through my window,” Devore said. “Me and my brothers are hard sleepers.”

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to follow a course of mental health medication. The screening program helps law enforcement officials identify offenders who either have a treatment plan, or who might benefit from follow-up with counselors and doctors to address mental health issues. Louise Gailbraith told the story of a young woman who lives in Ida County who has been incarcerated in most of the jails in the region. Through the jail diversion program, and thanks to the opening of both a crisis and transitional home, the woman will get a chance to address her mental health issues and set up a treatment plan that does more than just look at her mental health. Counselors at the crisis and transitional homes, located in Sac City and Vail, respectively help clients establish medication routines, as well as look at other unaddressed problems, such as medical and dental issues. “One of the things we kept running into was (there was) no place for people to go,� Calhoun County’s Leisa Mayer said. “If they are having mental health problems, where do they go before they go back home?� That’s where the crisis and transitional homes came into play. The region funded improvements to

A Yetter man already serving five years in prison on an unrelated charge will have another five-year term added to his sentence for voting in the November 2015 city election

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despite being a felon whose voting rights had not been restored. Ronnie Kraft, 49, pleaded guilty Dec. 12 to one count of election misconduct. A perjury charge was dropped in the plea agreement. “I went to vote for the town mayor of Yetter,� Kraft said, explaining to the judge how he committed the crime. “I thought I had my rights restored and I hadn’t.� Kraft’s attorney, Charles Schulte, asked Judge Joel Swanson to retroactively start Kraft’s sentence on the election charge at the same time he began serving a five-year sentence on a felony willful injury charge. Swanson agreed, and waived all fines and fees except for court costs, because Kraft is incarcerated and has no income to pay anyway. Five years is the maximum sentence for election misconduct. K raft was the second person charged with misconduct following the November 2015 election. A Rinard voter, also a felon, voted in that town’s city council election because he thought his rights had been restored. A different judge dismissed the charges, after determining that man, who has a limited ability to read, did not intend to vote without voting rights.

This map shows the targeted area for homes to be improved, if the City of Lohrville receives a Community Development Block Grant next year. The owners of six houses would be selected to receive up to about $24,000 in funding for home repair projects. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS

Lohrville applying for CDBG housing funds again By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor The City of Lohrville is trying again for about $230,000 in state and federal funding to improve half a dozen houses. The city applied last year for the Community Development Block Grant program, but was not selected. MIDAS planner Miles Brainard said the program, administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, is very competitive. “All of you identified there was a need for housing rehabilitation,� Brainard said, reviewing the application process thus far. The city also collected preapplications from interested homeowners. On Dec. 13, the council approved a number of items, including a list of community development and housing needs, as well as planned or possible actions to address those needs. Those actions included applying for the CDBG funding, as well as con-

VFW to offer scholarship Tri-county VFW Post 1899 of Lake City will offer a $1,000 scholarship to any student attending a military academy or enrolled in a ROTC program. The VFW Post received a monetary donation in memory of Alice Ann Dial, and the Post added funds to make the scholarship $1,000. The scholarship will be named “The Gerald & Alice Ann Dial Memorial Scholarship.� For details or to apply contact Brian Knapp, Guidance Counselor, at South Central Calhoun High School.

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Jayne Martin hugs Kristin Ruppel of Webster City Sunday morning at the Rockwell City Community Center. Ruppel brought a flag painting her daughters, Allison Arkland and Marlow Ruppel, made for Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin’s processional back to Rockwell City. Randy Martin stands to the right holding the painting. Ruppel said she had the flag painting framed, and Hobby Lobby employees covered the cost of the shadow box. She said she did not feel the flag belonged to her, but to the Martin family. After the presentation, Jayne Martin said she has been touched daily by the kindness of the community, in the month since her son’s death. “There’s far more good people in the world than bad people,� she said. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS

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older buildings, which had multiple bedrooms and space for staff offices, and began accepting clients for both programs earlier this year. Officials said both programs have had a steady flow of clients since. Joleen Schmit, who works with Calhoun County Public Health, told legislators about support groups now meeting within the region, for family members of people with mental health problems. The meetings start with an educational component, but attendees quickly seem to catch on to the value of just talking with people going through similar situations. “It’s nice to have somebody who will hold your hand, pat you on the back and tell you it’s going to be OK,� Schmit said. Legislators made no guarantees about addressing the levy cap situation. But Sen. Mark Segebart, RVail, said he is in a better position this session to get traction on a bill to eliminate the levy. Segebart was named chairman of the Senate’s Human Services Committee. He acknowledged that the Farm Bureau has previously opposed attempts to change the levy, out of concerns about the impact on farmers’ property taxes.

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If the state lifts the cap, which was set in 1996, a majority of smaller counties will likely be able to lower their levies, because the larger counties will be able to raise their levies, Cashman said. Cashman praised the regions for the way officials have begun addressing mental health issues, and particularly for programs that have lowered the cost of providing mental health services. One such method, a jail diversion program that screens low-risk offenders for mental health issues before booking the offenders in jail. Rolling Hills adopted that program this year, and has it implemented in several counties already. Using that program decreases costs in several ways, officials said. First, fewer law enforcement officers are being asked to drive offenders with mental health problems to the dwindling in-patient mental health facilities spread far across the state. Second, counties aren’t picking up the tab for incarcerating someone whose primary problem is a failure

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Empty Nest By Curt Swarm Winter Reading Here’s three books that should cure the winter doldrums if you have’m. If you don’t, get’m. These books are worth the effort. The first book I recommend is “Alexander Hamilton� by Ron Chernow. I’ll award it an Empty Nest nine out of a possible ten. The second book is “The Devil in the White City� by Erik Larson. I’ll give it an eight. And the third is “Moonglow� by Michael Chabon. I’m back up to a nine for “Moonglow.� The first two books are historical, the third is fiction, like two slices of rhubarb pie, followed by strawberry: they’re both good, and even better if you mix’m! Are you frustrated about not being able to see the musical “Hamilton� that everyone is gaggling about, like farm geese when a stranger pulls into the barnyard? Well, read the book. I guarantee you it’ll last longer, cost less, and give you more satisfaction than any one-night stand, New York musical. Do you think our recent presidential election was the raunchiest political campaign ever? Well you need to get a load to the politics of our founding fathers. When they got hacked off at each other, which was most of the time, they could actually kill their opponent, and did occasionally, as dueling was legal. Do you think our founding fathers were a group of sweet old patriarchs who were visionary entrepreneurs, with George Washington the beloved grandfather figure? Think again. The camp of Madison and Jefferson, pitted against Adams and Hamilton, with Washington the frustrated referee, would put mud wrestling to shame. Hamilton, our first Secretary of the Treasury, was a self-made man. Against incredible opposition,

back stabbing and slander, he was solely responsible for creating our national bank, treasury, and coast guard. Get this: one of his beliefs was that a national debt was crucial to a healthy economy. And morals? The womanizing of our founding fathers makes today’s trysts look like sandbox play. Great reading. The World’s Colombian Exposition of 1893 had nothing to do with Colombia, as one might think, and as I thought. It was held in celebration of Christopher Columbus arriving in the New World 400 years earlier, and was also known as the Colombian Expo. New York City was incredibly jealous of Chicago being selected as the site of the World’s Fair, calling it a Midwest slaughter house and other derogatory names. In fact, it was at this time that Chicago became known as the Windy City, not because of strong air currents, but because Chicago residents were said to be full of hot air. Wanting to outdo the previous World’s Fair in Paris that built the Eiffel Tower, Chicago’s closest approximation may have been the world’s first Ferris wheel. It is against this backdrop that Chicago also outdid the world in producing one of the most notorious mass murderers, surpassing, by far, Jack the Ripper. Henry Holmes, AKA Herman Mudgett, took advantage of the World’s Fair to lure young women and others to Chicago to meet their death—maybe as many as 30. “The Devil in the White City� will keep you nice and warm on a cold winter’s day. Get tired of facts, like I do? Well, intersperse your reading with some quality fiction. (I jumped around while reading.) Writing is art with

words. “Moonglow� by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon might best be described as modern art, only with words. His stories don’t reach any traditional conclusion, but his prose sure is pretty, which is art at its finest. Speaking from the Jewish experience, tradition, and vernacular, this book sucked me in so deep and hard I couldn’t put it down. It’s been the only book I’ve been able to read while a passenger in a car—you know those long holiday road trips? That might be the highest compliment I can give. If these three books don’t keep your toes warm and brain functioning this winter, you might take up knitting. Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319217-0526, email him at curtswarm@ yahoo.com, or find him on FaceBook. Curt stories are also read at 106.3 FM in Farmington.

County takes over pipeline driveway removal By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor Poorly removed temporary driveways prompted Calhoun County officials to change the terms of how Dakota Access pipeline removes the construction site entrances. “They took out a couple,� Calhoun County Engineer Zac Andersen told the Board of Supervisors Dec. 13.�We weren’t thrilled with the process they used. I negotiated for us to take them out and they paid us.� Andersen said Dakota Access crews were using heavy equipment that was too big, and parking on the road edge, damaging the road and leaving a depression in the road

shoulder. “If the pipeline took out the driveway, they did it the fastest way they could,� Andersen said. Pipeline crews still have quite a bit of work to do in portions of the county. Company officials said earlier this month they may stop work for the winter this week. The Supervisors also heard a report from custodian Dewey Snyder, who has been reviewing the county’s contract with elevator service company O’Keefe Elevator. The contract has been in place since 1991, Snyder said, and includes a provision automatically renewing it every five years. The most recent renewal was in August, which came with an increase in the monthly retainer.

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“We could review the pricing,� Snyder said. “Nobody has reviewed it in 25 years.� He said when he contacted an O’Keefe representative, he indicated the company might be willing to renegotiate its rates. But that representative also noted the contact is binding and must be renewed on schedule. Snyder said he planned to have the county attorney review the contract, noting O’Keefe did raise its monthly fees in 2007, a year after a renewal year. Snyder said he hoped that might create enough of a change to allow the county to negotiate for a new contract, or even get bids from other companies. “In my mind, that’s breaking it right there,� he said.

Sexton appointed committee chairman House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, recently announced that Rep. Mike Sexton, R-Rockwell City, will serve as the Chairman of the House Administration and Rules Committee. “Rep. Sexton is a dedicated and respected legislator who always put the priorities of Iowans first,� said Speaker Upmeyer. Sexton was also appointed to the following committees: Agriculture, Appropriations, Natural Resources, and State Government. The legislative session begins Jan. 9.

WHAT’S HAPPENING Every Second and Fourth Monday of the Month: The Lions Club meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Rockwell City Community Center. Every Monday – AA & Al-Anon Meetings 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas Catholic Church, Manson; 4 p.m. “Audrey’s All Stars� Reading Program at the J.J. Hands Library; NA Meeting at 7 p.m. at Jim’s house (behind Casey’s) in Lohrville-109 4th St. & Locust Every Tuesday – Al-Anon & AA

Meetings at 8 p.m. at Central School Preservation in Lake City; TOPS Meeting at the Calhoun County Annex 1, 515 Court St, Rockwell City. Weigh in 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Meeting time at 8:45 a.m. Every Wednesday – Story Hour J J Hands Library in Lohrville, 1011:30 a.m. Every Thursday – 9:30 a.m. Coffee at the Library in Lake City; 4 p.m. “Audrey’s All Stars� Reading Program at the J.J. Hands Library;

Calhoun County Farmers Market from 3:30-5:30 through Sept. 24. Every Friday – Rockwell City Rotary Club meets at noon at the Community Building on the Square in Rockwell City. Every Saturday - 10 a.m. Story Time at Lake City Public Library. Ages 3-6 Every Saturday – NA Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Lake City

SCC EVENTS Thursday, December 22: MS BB vs. Southeast Valley 4 p.m. BoysRockwell City - Girls-Burnside; JVR Boys/JV Girls/JV Boys BB @ Sioux Rapids 5 p.m. Friday, December 23: Winter Break Begins Monday, January 2: Boys Swimming vs. Sioux City East @ Carroll 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 3: Classes Resume; JV Girls/JVR Boys BB @ Ida Grove 4 p.m.; BB @ Ida Grove 6 p.m.; Wrestling vs. Woodbury Cen-

tral, Alta-Aurelia & Okoboji @ Moville 6 p.m. Thursday, January 5: MS BB vs. PAC/LM 4 p.m. - Boys-Rockwell City - Girls-Pomeroy; FFA Meeting @ Ag Building 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 6: BB vs. SL St. Mary’s @ Rockwell City 6 p.m. Saturday, January 7: JV Wrestling Tournament @ Ogden 9 a.m.; Wrestling @ Coon Rapids-Bayard Tournament 10 a.m.; Boys Swimming @ Johnston Invitational 11 a.m.

Monday, January 9: JV Wrestling Tournament @ Emmetsburg 5 p.m.; JVR Boys/JV Girls/JV Boys BB @ Alta 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 10: MS BB vs. SL St. Mary’s @ Lake City 4 p.m.; Wrestling vs. Manson/NW Webster & Emmetsburg @ Rockwell City 6 p.m.; BB vs. Humboldt @ Lake City 6:30 p.m.; Fine Arts Booster Meeting @ Lake City 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 11: TLC AD Meeting @ Pocahontas 9:30 a.m.

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December 23 *Rated PG* *1 hour 37 minutes* Purchase $10 Gift packs available at the Theatre, United Bank of Iowa or Lake City Hardware Volunteer sign-up at the theatre on weekends and at the Lake City Drive-In during the week. After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. THE THEATER WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 Friday, December 23 at 7:30 p.m. For more movie Information www.lakecitycapri.org Scan this QR code with your smartphone to visit our website and see the trailer for Elf Download a QR reader at www.acegroupnyc.com/qr or search your app store for “QR reader.�

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Nonagenarians reflect on childhood Christmas celebrations By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor Colene Young didn’t willingly give up her belief in Santa Claus. Young, now 96, persisted in her faith in the jolly old elf until her 10th Christmas, when her mother explained the truth about who delivered presents to their rural home. “I should have known better,� Young said. “She thought I was getting too old. I cried.� Unwilling to accept her mother’s tale, Young turned to her aunt, who lived in Churdan, about six miles from their farm. Her aunt insisted that Santa was real, Young recalled. Now living at Shady Oaks in Lake City, Young said Christmas dinners during her childhood featured duck and goose, not turkey and ham like so many people prefer today. Her grandmother, a great cook, would make mincemeat pie and other delicacies. Her older brother would overindulge on the rich foods, Young said, often ending the day with a stomachache. “It seems we used to make a lot of eggnog,� she said. “It’s so rich. It’s very, very good.� The family also ate suet pudding regularly, she added. In the 1940s, after marrying and starting her own family, Christmas meant oyster dressing. Presents were often hats, gloves and scarves, she said. “My mom knitted and sewed a lot,� she said.

Other gifts were often wrapped in the clothing Young would receive. One Christmas, her dad picked out a beautiful doll for her, and purchased a bb gun for her brother. Her parents also gave the siblings games, such as checkers and rook, which they would play with each other and their grandfather. Young said her family would decorate the house with paper cutouts and popcorn strings, but rarely put up a Christmas tree. “I really don’t remember many people bringing in Christmas trees,â€? she said. “I know other people did, wealthier people. ‌ It seemed like mom would let us burn candles.â€? In her teen years, during the Depression, people did even less to decorate and celebrate. “People just didn’t have much money,â€? she said, adding much of the celebratory meal was limited to the ingredients on hand. “It’s what we had off the farm.â€? Ch r ist mas celebrations have changed in many ways, Young said. “Really, I hate to see it so commercialized,â€? she said. Tom Hardaway, who also now lives at Shady Oaks, said he would often receive just clothing for Christmas. His family, who farmed, had just one Christmas decoration, a wreath his father purchased at the grocery store one year. Now 98, Hardaway recalled singing Christmas carols in his youth that remain popular today, including “Away in a Manger.â€? His father was very religious, Hardaway said, and young Hardaway often participated in his church’s Christmas program.

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His most enduring winter memory comes from just after Christmas, in January 1936, when a major blizzard blanketed the region with feet of snow. “We didn’t have fence posts or roads to go by,� Hardaway said, because so much snow covered them. “Trains didn’t go.� For six weeks, even school was canceled. Workers with the Works Progress Administration tried to scoop snow from the roads, to clear a path for people to get to town, but were only moderately successful. Hardaway, who was an only child, helped with chores on the farm, which included milking their cows. With no way to take the milk to town to sell, they didn’t bother separating the cream as they normally would, but just gave the whole milk to their hogs. “It took all of us to get the milk to the house,� he added. Finally, Hardaway’s father walked to their church, and asked the preacher if Hardaway could stay there, which would allow the student to reach his school. “I walked up the Milwaukee (railroad) tracks� to the church, Hardaway said. “I stayed with the preacher quite awhile.� Each week, Hardaway’s dad would bring clean clothes to the church, giving Hardaway a fresh outfit to wear. People reacted differently to the snow back then, Hardaway said. “People didn’t have their cars out in the wintertime,� he said. “We didn’t even use our horses, because it was too deep.�

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Do you know what famous American politician the teddy bear was named after? Do you know what a hat trick is in hockey? Do you know what the capital city of Australia is? How many feet are in a mile? If you like to put your brain to the test or enjoy playing games, join the Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary for their fourth annual Trivia Night. Trivia Night will be held Feb. 4 in Lake City. The event will be an evening of fun trivia questions, dinner and a cash bar. Trivia Night teams put together their own team of eight people, and work together to come up with their best answer during the three rounds of trivia. Quiz Master Brad “Big Daddy� Addison will announce each question and if a team can’t decide which answer is right they use a prepurchased mulligan. Teams can also earn extra points by decorating their team table, wearing costumes, and by participating in a game of name that tune. There will also be games like Dead or Alive, where photos of

celebrities are shown and teams have to guess whether or not they are still alive or not, and a game of true or false questions. Tickets, which are only sold in advance, are $25 each and include dinner, dessert, coffee and lemonade. A cash bar is also available. Doors open at 5:45 pm with trivia starting at 7:00pm. Money raised from the event will fund the hospital’s McCrary Rost Clinics patient centered healing environment in Lake City, Rockwell City, Lake View and Gowrie. Gather up your family and friends for a night of fun! Limited tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling Mary Ludwig at 712-4644117, Danielle Evans 712-464-4183, Jan Dougherty 712-464-3728, Marci Duncan 712-464-3670, Toni Kerns 712-297-5731, Mary Sporleder 712464-9991, or Marie Schwarm 920213-9018. More details for the event are posted on the SMCH Facebook page, which can be found at www. Facebook.com/SMCHLakeCity.

Lake City mayor Tyler Holm and his wife, Amber, are all smiles as they participate in Stewart Memorial Community Hospital’s Trivia Night fundraiser. PHOTO COURTESY SMCH

From the president: The story of Christmas 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 worship 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.�

We got to do an experiment on what is magnetic or not. We have a test tomorrow on it. In Civics, we are learning the judicial side of government. We also get to watch Channel 1 news everyday unless we have a test, so that’s good. We just had our test on our last unit. We think ‌we did well. In Reading, we’re reading the Christmas Play: Scrooge and Marley. In ELA, we are learning about verbs with our favorite teacher

Mrs. Neubuam. The boys basketball team is 4-4. Their next game is this Thursday vs. MNW. The girls basketball A team is 2-2 and the girls B team is 2-2, and their next game is vs. MNW too. Joke: What did the mama cow say to the baby cow? It’s pasture bedtime! Joke: Do you live in a corn field, because I’m stalking you!

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SCC In the Middle By Blaine Barney and Kevin King This week in Advanced Math, we are learning how to solve two-step inequalities and graph them, while in seventh-grade Math we have our unit test tomorrow on how to solve two step equations! In Science, we are learning about radiant energy.

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Rosalie Doyle Rosalie M. Doyle, age 86, of Carroll passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Shady Oaks Nursing Home in Lake City. Mass of the Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake City with Fr. Lynn Bruch as Celebrant. Music for the Mass will be by Bill Albright as soloist and Ryan Dahlby-Albright as accompanist. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lake City. Lector for the Mass will be Jack Waters. Eucharistic Minister will be Peggy Scanlan. Gift bearers will be Bob and Cari Waters. Casket bearers will be Tom Grantham, Katie Grantham, Ryan Dahlby-Albright, Allison Ringgenberg, Zachary Nutter, Brody Telfer, and Dennis Meredith. Honorary casket bearers will be Jim Jensen, Adam Zimmerman, and Matt Pierce. Visitation was held one hour prior to the Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake City. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Rose’s family at www.dahnand-

Rosalie Doyle woodhouse.com Born July 12, 1930 at Esbon, Kansas, she was the daughter of John and Mary Ellen (Kelliher) Doyle. She grew up on the farm in Kansas until she was ten years old when her family moved to Nebraska. Rose graduated from St. Cecilia’s High School in Hastings, NE in 1947. Following high school, Rose entered Carmelite Order of Nuns. She served in England and was Mother Superior of an orphanage near London. She returned to the states in the early 90’s and lived in Rhode Island where she attended nursing school and worked in a nursing home. Upon her retirement, Rose moved to Carroll in 1995. She was very talented in the arts and was an accomplished poet. Several of her poems were published and she received several awards for her poetry. Rose’s family was a very important part of her life and she was a very caring and loving sister and aunt. Rose was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll, the International Society of Poets, the National Society of Poets, New York Literary Guild, and the National Nurses Association. Rose is survived by two sisters:

1930-2016 Services: December 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake City Burial: St. Mary’s Cemetery

Sixteen Cool Yule Kids from the South Central Calhoun sixth-grade band program shared their talents with both Sunny Knoll and Sunny View. They played an assortment of Christmas carols for the residents and left them them with handshakes and wishes for a Merry Christmas. PHOTO COURTESY FAITH ERICSSON

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Calhoun County Canine Shelter receives grant Frances Nutter and Patricia Doyle, both of Lake City and several nieces and nephews. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers: John, Bernard, Eugene, and Robert Doyle.

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Calhoun County Canine Shelter received a $4,000 grant from the Miccio Foundation to fund new outdoor fencing at the shelter. The Canine Shelter is a county run organization serving the county with animal control services and low cost spay/neuter clinics. The shelter adopts out about 55 dogs per year The Miccio Foundation grant will be used along with other donated monies to replace the rusting outdoor kennels with new, no rust,

stronger kennels that should not have to ever be replaced. Named for Dr. Ursula Delworth’s first cat, Miccio, the Miccio Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation created for benevolent and educational purposes. It supports projects that address the well-being of animals in the State of Iowa, with primary focus on companion animals. Since 2001, more than $750,000 in grants have been awarded for humane education, facility improve-

ment, spay/neuter programs and other projects to improve animal welfare in the State of Iowa. The Shelter is accepting donations for the project to be completed in the spring and just closed a tshirt and sweatshirt fundraiser online that raised nearly $2,000. For more information on the shelter or how you can support its community efforts, please visit on Facebook or call Shelly at 712-297-8323 ex 236.

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CHURCH NEWS AUBURN ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Charles Bettin, Interim Pastor Zion: Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Worship BARNUM CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH “The Prairie Church� James Davis, Pastor Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Worship FARNHAMVILLE HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Robert Zellmer Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Classes; 9:30 a.m. Worship FARNHAMVILLE FIRST UNITED CHURCH Rev. James H. Chestnutt Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship GLIDDEN

CHURCH Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service JOLLEY UNITED METHODIST Anita Bane, Pastor Wednesday, November 23: NO CONFIRMATION Thursday, November 24: Thanksgiving; Office Closed Friday, November 25: Office Closed Sunday, November 27: 1st Sunday of Advent; UM Student Day; 9 a.m. Jolley Worship; 9:45 a.m. Jolley Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Rockwell City Worship; 11:30 a.m. Decorate Church for Christmas (Rockwell City); 2-4 p.m. HCI Meeting @ Gowrie UMC Tuesday, November 29: 8 a.m. Prayer Service (Rockwell City); 2 p.m. Set Up for Mobile Food Pantry; 4:30 p.m. Mobile Food Pantry Wednesday, November 30: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation @ Rockwell City KNIERIM

GRACE BAPTIST Rev. R.E. Hamilton, Pastor Aaron Strube, Associate Pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages); 10:30 a.m. Morning Service; 5:30 p.m. Praise & Prayer Time; 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. Bibleland; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Lorinda Hoover Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship *September-December Sunday School @ Glidden Presbyterian* *January-April Sunday School @ Glidden United Methodist* Mondays-Thursdays: 3:30 p.m. GliddenRalston After School Program PLEASANT RIDGE COMMUNITY

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ADAZA Eugenia Hartsook, Olivia and Dillon visited at Shirley Hamilton’s Sunday, the 11th . Paul and Pat Schmitt visited Kathy Schmitt in Carroll on the 7th to celebrate her birthday with her. Members of the Churdan Post 198 American Legion and the Auxiliary enjoyed a potluck meal on the 13th at the Legion Building in Churdan.

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SHADY OAKS Carmen Schrad Celebrates 40 Years at Shady Oaks Care Center Carmen Schrad, LPN, celebrated 40 years of caring at Shady Oaks this December! To celebrate our dear friend, we hosted a reception with cake, coffee, and many kind words from fellow team mates and residents. Jenny Vote, DON, commented, “Carmen is beyond dependable; she’s committed to achieving Dignity in Life with each and every one of our residents.� Carmen always had a passion to work with geriatrics and never wanted to do anything else. 48. In bed 49. Cruciferous vegetable 50. Fuel 51. Kids’ ride

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President, welcomed everyone and the group sang the hymn “Away in a Manger� accompanied by Rosella Simon (pianist). Janet Haub gave a reading about visiting a great aunt at Christmas time. Co-President Bev Williams presented a special mission pin to Rev. Anita Bane. Rev. Bane closed the program with prayer. Tea time was enjoyed. The door prize was presented to Phillis Caldwell. What a beautiful tea on a cold cold day. Our birthday best wishes go out to: Carl Nelson on the 21st, Sheila Cline on the 22nd, Carmen Hood and Lucinda Smith share the 23rd. Hope you all have a good day. The answer to the trivia question is: There was no monetary pay. She had the privilege of reading the Dr. journals. So until next week, have a good one.

SUNNY KNOLL While Jennifer has been on vacation, many of us at Sunny Knoll have been busy filling in for her. On Monday, Mary and Betty hosted bingo. We also had the South Central Calhoun 6th grade band come and play Christmas tunes for us Wednesday morning. They did an excellent job. We are excited to have Lynn Gentry coming in for her reading club on Wednesday afternoons. She’s been sharing many fun stories and even planned on sharing some she’s written. We are getting all ready for Christmas and the presents are starting to fill underneath the Christmas tree.

We do ask if you’re coming in to see your loved ones to make sure and sanitize your hands. We also ask if you’re not feeling well, you reschedule for a different day. Unfortunately, it’s cold and flu season time and we just want to protect the residents and our visitors. If you plan on coming to see someone, feel free to call ahead to see how they are doing. We have placed masks and hand sanitizer by the front door for anyone to use when they’re coming to visit. We hope everyone stays warm and healthy and has a very Merry Christmas!

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She has seen Shady Oaks grow in so many ways over the years. From building additions, to improving the vision and quality of life, to remodeling, she has continually been impressed by how much the facility has grown. “The biggest impact though,� Carmen stated when asked at her reception, “was when we changed to resident-centered care. I believe we started this in the late 90’s.� We certainly value our team members and longevity such as hers! Congratulations Carmen on such an accomplishment!

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AAA predicts record holiday travel More than 103 million Americans will travel for the year-end holidays, according to AAA’s Year-End Holiday Travel Forecast. This represents a 1.5 percent increase, or 1.5 million more travelers than last year, and the highest total volume since AAA began tracking holiday travel data. “This will be the most-traveled year-end holiday season on record, particularly for those who drive,� said Joseph J. Richardson Jr., AAA President and CEO. “If you are planning a road trip, now is the time to get your vehicle inspected. Look for a facility displaying the ‘AAA Approved Auto Repair’ sign to ensure a trustworthy inspection that could catch any problems before they arise.� The increase in holiday travel this year is being driven by additional consumer spending, a result of improvements in the labor market and rising wages. Additionally, low gas prices and increased consumer optimism will prompt more Americans than ever to set out on road trips, take to the skies, or board trains, buses and cruise ships to celebrate the holidays. AAA expects to rescue more than 980,000 motorists over the 11-day holiday travel period Most travelers will drive this holiday season The vast majority of travelers — 93.6 million people — will take a holiday road trip, an increase of 1.5 percent over last year. Air travel is

expected to increase by 2.5 percent, with more than 6 million Americans flying to their holiday destinations. Travel by other modes of transportation, including cruises, trains and buses, will decrease slightly, to 3.5 million travelers. Holiday airfares, hotel rates and car rental prices mixed According to A A A’s Leisure Travel Index, holiday airfares are projected to average $204 for a round-trip flight along the top 40 domestic routes. Rates for AAA Two and Three Diamond Rated lodgings are expected to increase 7 percent, with travelers spending an average of $128 and $160 per night, respectively. Daily car rental rates will average $66, slightly lower than last year’s holiday travel season. With the exception of New York City — an-ever popular holiday destination — warm-weather locales in Nevada, Florida and California top the list of most popular destinations for this holiday season, based on AAA.com bookings. AAA trips for safe driving: • Slow down, allow yourself plenty of time • Drive sober, do not drink alcohol or take impairing drugs (legal or illegal) • Pay attention, eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, mind on the task of driving • Buckle up, or using appropriate child restraint devices, they’re your best defense in a crash

We offer our sympathy to the family of Dorothy Hildreth, former Sunnyview resident, who passed away recently. Dorothy and her husband Don lived here for several years, and we remember their smiles. God bless you, Dorothy. How about that Christmas music! Sunnyview residents gathered in the dining room for the Cool Yule band that came to play for us on Wednesday, December 14, which was a “cool yule� kind of day. This was a group of sixth graders from the SCC Middle School in Rockwell City. Their director, Mrs. Ericsson, greeted us as they lined up, each one wearing a festive red fur Santa hat. They have been playing their instruments for about a year and a half. Among the group were a flute soloist and several brass players. After the songs, the band members mingled with the audience and shook hands. Thank you, Mrs. Ericsson and students for the music, and thank you Mr. DeMoss for bringing them across town in the school bus on a cold windy day. We are enjoying the angel figurine centerpieces on the Sunnyview dining room tables. Thank you to Dortha for sharing them from her extensive angel collection. We might guess that there is a story behind each one. Variety -- that’s what we have here in Iowa. We don’t exactly know from winter to winter what

the weather will be. It could be dry and mild, or months of ferocious blizzards with overwhelming snow drifts. If variety is the spice of life, then we must be pretty spicy. The weather might change dramatically in one day. So, is Iowa a good place to live? For an answer, consider the 1988 movie “Field of Dreams�. When one ghostly player arrived at the baseball field in the cornfield, he asked, “Is this heaven?� The reply came, “No, this is Iowa.� We appreciate all of our law enforcement and fire departments and emergency responders. They help us out when we need them, like in the middle of the night or in the middle of bad weather or even in the middle of their Christmas dinner. They help us out when we wreck our cars and when we have health emergencies or any number of other difficulties. Thank you also to our state troopers – they check the roads to let us know the travel conditions, and then they help us when we get into a bind. Thank you to our men and women serving in the armed forces. Many of them are not able to be “home for the holidays�. They are busy protecting us in ways we may never know. God bless all of them. God bless America. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Let’s be careful out there. Remember, the website is www.sunnyviewil.com and the coffee is always on.

SENIOR MENUS Meals served December 21 through December 28 at the Rockwell Community Center (712) 297-7401 We d n e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 2 1 : Crunchy Pollock, Baked Potato, Spinach Au Gratin, Carrot Cake, Mandarin Oranges Thursday, December 22: Salisbury Ground Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Peaches, Orange Juice

Friday, December 23: Autumn Chicken, Creamed Asparagus, Quino, Plums, WW Roll Monday, December 26: CLOSED Tuesday, December 27: Beef Stew, Coleslaw, Crunchy Cranberry Salad, Plums, WW Roll Wednesday, December 28: Birthday Party - Baked Fish, Roasted Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Bananas & Oranges

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COURTHOUSE NEWS Speeding: Samuel J. Brownlee, Emmetsburg; Christine Renee Peterson, Lohrville; Ashley Jean Othoudt, Fonda; Kelly James Kramer, Carroll; Kaitlin Ann Tomlinson, Des Moines; Nichole Catherine Stuhr, Manson; Jason Robert Nielsen, Ankeny. Failure to Use Child Restraint Device: Edgar Ruben Duarte, Storm Lake. Magistrate/District Court Judgments: State of Iowa vs Christopher Cole Bishop, Churdan, Speeding, $120.00. State of Iowa vs Edgar Ruben Duarte, Storm Lake, Speeding, $181.50. State of Iowa vs Ronnie Alan Kraft, Election conduct-1st offense, 5 years suspended prison sentence & fine and attorney fees waived; & Perjury, Dismissed & $116.50 court costs. State of Iowa vs Glenn Edward Summers, Jr., 3rd degree burglary, 5 years suspended prison sentence, 5 years probation, suspended fine, $125.00 law enforcement initiative surcharge, $300.00 attorney fees, & $140.00 court costs. Civil Court Judgments: Peterson Transportation vs Cienaga Logistics, Inc. & Heriberto Lorenzo, $34,328.91 judgment together with interest at the statutory rate, & court costs.

United Bank of Iowa vs Bruce Elmer Pedersen dba Titan Construction, $1,271.43 judgment with interest at the rate of 2.82% from 11/14/16, & court costs. Hauge Associates, Inc. vs Matthew J. & Angela Dobbins, $995.79 judgment jointly and severally with interest at the rate of 2.82% from 11/14/16, & court costs. David Clark vs Brett Anthony Ford, $5,000.00 judgment with interest at the rate of 2.82% from 08/29/16, & court costs. Macke Motors, Inc. vs Sarah Hare, $505.98 judgment with interest at the rate of 2.82% from 11/02/16, & court costs. Sara Benz vs Karen Jorgenson, $1,694.52 judgment with interest at the rate of 2.82% from 10/05/16, & court costs. Macke Motors, Inc. vs Ashley Kesselring, $121.99 judgment with interest at the rate of 2.82% from 11/02/16, & court costs. State of Iowa, Ex Rel vs Nathaniel Dwight Naylor, Case dismissed without prejudice and Respondent must pay $23.00 court costs. Macke Motors, Inc. vs Colleen Stroup, $546.93 judgment with interest at the rate of 2.82% from 11/02/16, & court costs. Court Officer Deed: Virginia Gleason Estate & Ernest

W. Gleason, Executor to Jerry D. Morlan & Jane M. Klingson, 443’ x 254’ Tr., E1/2 NE1/4 Section 27-8932. No Rev. Cletus Harrold Estate & Paul Harrold, Executor to Chuck Bettin & Linda Bettin, Lt. 5, Blk. 8, Original Town, Pomeroy. Rev. $82.40. Warranty Deed: Dennis Cronin to Dennis J. Cronin Rev. Trust, NW FRL1/4 Section 2186-32. No Rev. Lesa R. Nobiling to Melvin F. Berner & Margaret E. Berner, 100’ x 75’ Tr. OL 18, SE1/4 Section 25-88-33. Rev. $64.80. Ernest W. Gleason to Jerry D. Morlan & Jane M. Klingson, 443’ x 254’ Tr., E1/2 NE1/4 Section 27-89-32. Rev. $223.20. State of Iowa to Tom J. Donney & Patricia A. Donney, 15.75 Ac. Tr., SW1/4 NW1/4 Section 11-88-33; & 0.93 Ac. Tr., SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 11-88-33. No Rev. Michael T. Patrick & Lori J. Patrick to Daniel J. Oswald & Andrea L. Oswald, Parcels PB, QA, & CC, Stein’s 4th Section 27-89-32. Rev. $71.20. Jeffrey Rockdaschel to Scott A. Quirin & Sue E. Long, E. 80’ of W. 147.5’ Blk. 23, OL 2, Lohr Addn., Lohrville. Rev. $26.40. Jason J. Janssen to Ty J. Wiederin, 4.16 Ac.-Lt. A, NE1/4 NE FRL1/4 Section 04-86-33. Rev. $183.20.

Warren D. McIntire & Harriet M. McIntire to Jason J. Janssen, W. 45’ Lt. 4 & Lt. 5, Blk. 2, Original Town, Rockwell City. Rev. $92.80. Luke A. Espeland & Megan R. Espeland to Douglas B. Bulten, Lt. 6, Blk. 1, C.M. Rockwell Addn., Rockwell City. No Rev. Wilbur Ohlsen to Jill Heisterkamp, N1/2 Lt. 13 & N1/2 Lt. 14, Blk. 2, Heebner Addn., Rockwell City. Rev. $69.60. Mortgage: BCRE, LLC to CS Bank & Carroll County State Bank, Lt. 5, OL 9, Rockwell & Hubbell Addn., Rockwell City. Jerry D. Morlan & Jane M. Klingson to Security Savings Bank, 443’ x 254’ Tr., E1/2 NE1/4 Section 27-8932. Jennifer L. Blair, Jennifer L. Myers, & Christopher M. Blair to Dupaco Community Credit Union, Lts. 5, 6, & E1/2 N1/2 Lt. 7, Blk. 15, Original Town, Lake City. Keith R. Hiler & Kathaleen E. Hiler to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) & CS Bank, 4.94 Ac. Tr.-Parcel A, SE1/4 NE FRL1/4 Section 02-87-33. Ty J. Wiederin to United Bank of Iowa, 4.16 Ac.-Lt. A, NE1/4 NE FRL1/4 Section 04-86-33. Charles Robert Bettin & Linda June Bettin to United Bank of Iowa,

Lt. 5, Blk. 8, Original Town, Pomeroy. Jason J. Janssen to United Bank of Iowa, W. 45’ Lt. 4 & Lt. 5, Blk. 2, Original Town, Rockwell City. Jill Heisterkamp to Central Bank, N1/2 Lt. 13 & N1/2 Lt. 14, Blk. 2, Heebner Addn., Rockwell City. Janelle Marie Winther, Lance M. Winther, Gary Lynn Bellinghausen, & Linda Bellinghausen to Farmers Trust & Savings Bank, Lt. 5 & W. 45’ Lt. 4, Blk. 1, Country Club Addn., Lake City. Assignment of Mortgage: Janelle Marie Winther, Lance M. Winther, Gary Lynn Bellinghausen, Linda Bellinghausen, &Farmers Trust & Savings Bank to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), Lt. 5 & W. 45’ Lt. 4, Blk. 1, Country Club Addn., Lake City. Mortgage Release: Great Western Bank to Daniel J. Oswald & Andrea L. Oswald, Parcel O, Stein’s 4th, Section 27-89-32. (2) Citizens Community Credit Union to James Francis Voldolteren & Joanne Marie Vondolteren, 5.8 Ac. Tr., Lt. A, NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 1589-33. United Bank of Iowa to Mathew J. Ringgenberg & Allison M. Ringgenberg, Lt. 1, S. 20’ Lt. 4, & 16.5’ x 81.5’ Tr., Blk. 2, Moseley Addn., Lake City.

Farm Credit Services of America, FLCA to Allen R. Larson, Trustee, Larson Family Trust Special Marital Share, & Larson Family Trust Family Share, SE1/4 Section 35-88-32. Carroll County State Bank to Gene E. Vincent & Loa Dawn Vincent, W FRL1/2 Ex. N1/2 Section 30-87-33; & S1/2 W FRL1/2 Section 30-87-33. First American Bank to Bruce W. Vandagriff & Jill K. Vandagriff, Lts. 24, 25, & Pt. Lt. 26, El Verne Acres, Section 27-89-32. (Partial) ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. & CitiMortgage, Inc. to Michael Rhodes & Margaret Rhodes, Lts. 3-6, Stauffer Addn., Section 33-89-32. Affidavit: Joann Peters to Carol Mayton, Center 100’ of S. 75’ Blk. 26, 3rd Addn., Pomeroy. Nancy Corey to Nancy Stokes, W1/2 Lt. 4, Blk. 3, Miles Addn., Lake City. Federal Tax Lien: Internal Revenue Service to Sara A. Williams. State Tax Lien: Iowa Department of Revenue to Dennis J. Kinley & Crystal L. Searles.

CENTRAL SCHOOL REMEMBERS December 1981 35 Years Ago

Macke Motors: Lake City Fire Department pumped an estimated 150,000 gallons of water on to a fire that erupted at Macke Motors last week. Working in a wind chill of -50 degrees, fire fighters and resident volunteers worked hard to contain the fire. Local businesses supported the workers with comfort stations, food and dry gloves. Fire trucks and their crews returned to the station at 5 AM; it took another 2 ½ hours for the trucks, equipment and hoses to thaw out. There were no injuries to anyone involved. Messiah Sing In: Plans are completed for the third annual Messiah Sing In, to be held December 13, at 3 PM, at the Lake City Union Church. Local musicians and those from the surrounding communities are bringing their Messiah scores to this event. Audrey Williams will be directing. Show dates for the Broadway

musical Shenandoah has been set to March 19 and 20 at the Fanny Howell Auditorium. Try outs for the individual parts and groups will be January 18 and 19. Audrey Williams and Betty Yunek will direct this gala event. Capri Theater: Rich and Famous with Jacqueline Bisset and Cadice Bergen. Markets: corn - $2.11; beans $5.90; oats - $2.00. Super Value: pork chops - $1.57 lb; whole fryers - .49c lb; Flavorite Ice Cream $1.09 ½ gal. This month 1876: Townsend, Son and Company stated they have 500 acres of rich farm land for sale just several miles from Lake City; they are asking $18 dollars per acre. Also they have another parcel of 160 acres at $22; and another 240 at $19.50 per acre.

December 1931 85 Years Ago

Farmers Stage Big Wolf Hunt: In the neighborhood of four hundred farmers of Jackson and adjacent townships, with 40 hounds, joined in a wolf hunt Wednesday, which proved to be great sport even to the animals, two gray wolves and a coyote, escaped to their haunts before getting captured. The chase continued for two hours from 10 a.m. until noon, but a break in one of the lines gave the victims an opportunity to get away. However, the men enjoyed the chase, as did a number of spectators who were greatly thrilled when the hounds went dashing through the fields. This Week by Arthur Brisbane: Calvin Coolidge has written his opinion that old-age pensions are not advisable. Says he: “What a self-respecting people really needs is not a system of old-age pensions but a population made sufficiently skilled by education and sufficiently controlled and well disposed of by the help of religion, so that old-age

IUB reminds consumers of safe, costeffective tips to reduce winter heating bills With dangerously low temperatures and high winds in the forecast, the Iowa Utilities Board reminds utility customers of simple ways to reduce monthly winter heating bills while remaining safe and warm. An easy method that consumers can use to save money and energy during the heating season is by simply lowering your thermostat while sleeping or away from home. You can do this automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing an automatic setback or programmable thermostat. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating your residence uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in your home, typically making up about 42 percent of your utility bill.

Thermostat temperatures should never be reduced to a setting that might adversely impact the health of anyone in the home and should be set to avoid pipes from freezing when a residence is unoccupied. Other safe and efficient tips to reduce energy use and costs: • Inspect, clean and change furnace filters as recommended. • Have heating systems serviced annually by a qualified technician. • Ensure air registers, heating ducts and radiators are clean and not blocked. • Weatherize exterior doors and windows. • If the sun is shining, keep draperies or shades on south facing windows open to let in sunlight and

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closed at night to help insulate from the cold and wind chill. • Turn off unnecessary lighting, electronic devices, exhaust fans, and appliances when not in use. • Select energy-efficient (ENERGY STAR) products when buying new heating equipment. • Check with your local utility company about a free or low-cost energy assessment, or energy efficient programs or rebates for energy efficient investments. • For consumers who qualify, inquire with a local Community Action Agency for information about limited heating financial assistance and heating service disconnection through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance or Home Weatherization Programs. Tips to keep your home safe in winter: • Never use portable combustion generators or engines indoors, which can be fatal due to carbon monoxide, fire and other risks, even when operating near open windows or doors. • Gas or kerosene heaters, stoves and grills are not recommended for indoor use. • Never use a gas stove or oven for space heating. • Always ensure adequate venting and a safe spacing distance for materials that can catch fire when using a fireplace or wood burning stove. • Never leave open burning fireplaces, candles, or active space heaters unattended. • Make sure smoke alarms are connected and working properly. For more information, visit the Iowa Utilities Board’s Tips to Save Energy web page or contact your local natural gas or electric utility for more information about options to assist in lowering energy usage and saving money during winter and throughout the year.

pensions would be superfluity�. According to Brisbane, “Education may someday provide for old age, meanwhile, what [self- respecting old people] want is something to eat, and a place to sleep outside of the poor house�. Author’s Note: Thank you FDR; on 8/14/35 Social Security was brought into law. Mexicans are Deported: A number of Mexicans are employed in the sugar beet growing territory in northern Iowa every season. Last year a family of 12 was sent back to Mexico from Manley at public expense to avoid having them as county charges for the winter. Recently, Worth county authorities sent 13 men, women and children to Laredo, Texas, down on the Mexican border. Laborers’ tickets were secured for them at reduced rates and they had enough foodstuffs to take care of them enroute. Author’s Note: Nothing is new under the sun. The new Ford Tudor Sedan: $430. to $630., plus freight and delivery.

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Bumpers and spare tire extra. Here is a problem you can believe or not. PROBLEM – When two people are conversing there are really six people in the conversation. SOLUTION – Each person is actually three personalities: the person he thinks he is; the person the other person thinks he is; and the person he really is. Author’s Note: I thought this was “new� psychology?! INFORMATION BOOTH: Only three men in history have sought the presidency of the United States without have previously been in politics – Grant, Taylor and Wilkie. Author’s Note: and now Trump. Iowa Theater: Blonde Crazy with James Cagney and Joan Blondell. Continuous Show Sunday 2:00 on. Admission 10-35c till 6. Nights 1040c. Markets: corn - .47c; oats - .25c; eggs - .10c; hogs - $6.50; ducks .10c; geese – 8c; turkeys - .18c. Council Oak Store: Heinz Ketchup – (large bottle) .19c; Pork and Beans

– (large no. 2 1-2 can) 10c; Shinola – (black, brown, tan) 2 dime cans 15c; coffee - .29c lb. Babble Tattle Prattle: The theory that women are now capable of doing almost anything a man can, is fast gaining world-wide recognition. Here are a few things that men can’t do: She can throw a rolling pin or a vase with a curve that would make a big league pitcher ashamed to collect his salary. She can say no in such a low voice that it means yes. She can appreciate a kiss from her husband seventy five years after their marriage ceremony. She can drive a man crazy in twenty four hours and bring him to paradise in two seconds just by tickling him under the chin. She can talk as sweet as peaches and cream to a woman she hates, while men would be taking pokes at each other before they had exchanged ten words.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Calhoun County Emergency Management Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Rockwell City REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ROCKWELL CITY The City of Rockwell City is seeking proposals to provide technical services for a Community Development Block Grant program, which the City is applying for to rehabilitate six (6) owneroccupied housing units. Interested firms/individuals shall submit proposals to City Clerk, City of Rockwell City, 335 Main Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579 by 12:00 p.m. on December 29, 2016. For a copy of the RFP, please contact Kelly Smidt, City Clerk at (712) 297-7041. The City of Rockwell City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED BUDGET Calhoun County E911 Service Board Form E911-1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET

Iowa Department of Management JOINT E911 SERVICE BOARD:

Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Calhoun County E911 Service Board The E911 Service Board of the above named jurisdiction will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget as follows: Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location: 1-5-17 snow date 1-13-17 6:00 p.m. Rockwell City Courthouse Supervisor Room At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of budgeted receipts and expenditures on file with the E911 Service Board Secretary. Copies of the Supplemental Budget Detail (Schedule E911-3.1 and E911-3.2) will be furnished upon request. E911 Service Board Contact Telephone Number: E911 Service Board Contact Name: 712-297-8619 A FUND (Use Whole Dollars) 1. Surcharge Fund 2. Operating Fund 3. TOTAL

FYE 6-30-16 Actual 63,409 0 63,409

Kerrie Hull PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY B C D E F G Expenditures Estimated Estimated Ending Fund Beginning Fund Estimated Balance Balance Other FYE 6-30-17 FYE 6-30-18 Transfers Out Receipts Re-Estimated Proposed June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 95,000 95,000 452,664 447,164 50,500 0 0 0 0 0 95,000 95,000 0 452,664 447,164 50,500

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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT City of Lake City

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Rockwell City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ROCKWELL CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SUBMITTAL OF A CDBG HOUSING APPLICATION Pursuant to the requirements of Section 508 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, as amended, the Rockwell City City Council will hold a public hearing on December 27, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at Rockwell City City Hall, 335 Main Street, Rockwell City, Iowa. The purpose of the hearing will be to discuss the submittal of a Community Development Block Grant application to request funding to rehabilitate six or more homes. The project is being funded in part through a Community Development Block Grant provided by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the City of Rockwell City. If you have questions concerning the project or if you require special accommodations to attend the hearing such as handicapped accessibility or translation services, you may contact the City Administrator at (712) 297 7041. Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 21, 2016

MINUTES Board of Supervisors OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 MINUTES The Board of Supervisors of Calhoun County met with the following members present: Cooper, Jacobs, and Nicholson. Agenda additions: None. It was moved by Nicholson and seconded by Jacobs to approve the agenda. Ayes all. Motion carried. The minutes of the last meeting were read. It was moved by Jacobs and seconded by Nicholson to approve the minutes. Ayes all. Motion carried. Zac Andersen, County Engineer, and B.J. Musselman, Maintenance Superintendent, met with the Board to update them on Secondary Road projects. It was moved by Jacobs and seconded by Nicholson to approve Underground Construction Permit #33-2016 for Curtis Anderson on the north edge of Manson for a 2” water line under the road. Ayes all. Motion carried. One audit proposal was received from auditing firm Hunzelman, Putzier and Company, PLC, for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2017; 2018; and 2019. It was moved by Jacobs and seconded by Nicholson to approve the proposal from Hunzelman, Putzier, and Company, PLC, for auditing services for the three-year term. Ayes all. Motion carried. Kerrie Hull, Emergency Service Coordinator, met with the Board concerning the Calhoun County Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Ordinance and standards of EMS coverage within the county that the Board of Health has approved, but no final action by the Board of Supervisors. Kerrie also discussed that the Healthcare Coalition has approved $9,500 toward electronic secure access to EMS building. Awaiting approval for use of grant funds. Kathy Jurries, County Recorder, met with the Board concerning microfilm conversion costs with the Eagle Computer conversion. No final action was taken. At 11:32 a.m., it was moved by Jacobs and seconded by Nicholson to go into closed session per Chapter 21.5(1)(C)Code of Iowa for Des Moines Water Works lawsuit. Also present was Drainage Attorney David Wollenzien. Ayes: Cooper, Nicholson, and Jacobs. Nays: none. Motion carried. At 12:54 p.m., it was moved by Jacobs and seconded by Nicholson to exit closed session. Ayes: Cooper, Nicholson, and Jacobs. Nays: none. Motion carried. No manure management plans were reviewed. Review of applications for Zoning Administrator is being tabled. It was moved by Jacobs and seconded by Nicholson to adjourn until Tuesday, December 13th at 9:00 a.m. for their regular meeting. Ayes all. Motion carried. Mike Cooper, Chairman Gary Nicholson, Vice-Chairman Judy Howrey, Auditor Scott Jacobs, Member Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 21, 2016

CITY OF LAKE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT RECEIVED DISBURSED 001 GENERAL ........................................ $1,119.38 ....................................................... $13,250.72 002 BRICK AND MORTAR ...........................$85.00 ................................................................ $0.00 110 ROAD USE TAX ......................................$0.00 ......................................................... $3,896.45 112 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ..........................$0.00 ......................................................... $3,477.28 121 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX .........$13,532.50 ..................................................... $205,628.20 200 DEBT SERVICE ........................................$.00 ........................................................$24,113.75 301 CAPITAL IMPROVE-POOL ............$44,980.23 ................................................................ $0.00 303 PHASE II - POOL PROJ ...............$160,651.51 ................................................................ $0.00 600 WATER ........................................... $11,750.19 ......................................................... $7,359.03 610 SEWER ............................................$5,632.19 ......................................................... $7,777.23 670 SOLID WASTE .................................$5,486.24 ......................................................... $9,807.46 740 STORM SEWER .................................$390.18 ................................................................ $0.00 Report Total .........................................$243,627.42 ..................................................... $275,310.12 Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 21, 2016

FUND ACTIVITY City of Lohrville NOVEMBER 2016 FUND ACTIVITY CITY OF LOHRVILLE FUND.....................................................RECEIPTS ............................................. EXPENDITURES General Fund...........................................$9,457.43 ......................................................... $6,399.30 Road Use Tax ..........................................$3,871.70 ......................................................... $2,826.27 Employee Benefits...................................$1,499.20 ............................................................ $789.43 Emergency ...................................................$91.66 ................................................................ $0.00 Local Option Sales Tax ............................$5,489.94 ................................................................ $0.00 Debt Service ...............................................$548.37 ................................................................ $0.00 2010 Sewer Project ........................................$0.00 ................................................................ $0.00 Water ..................................................... $11,783.17 ....................................................... $10,440.96 Water Sinking ..........................................$1,863.17 ................................................................ $0.00 Sewer ....................................................$13,625.97 ....................................................... $12,331.39 Sewer Sinking Fund ................................$9,632.27 ................................................................ $0.00 Garbage................................................... $3,117.11 ......................................................... $2,550.00 Total .......................................................$60,979.99 ....................................................... $35,337.35 Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 21, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Calhoun County IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR CALHOUN COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Interest of S.W. No. JVJV500672 PETITION FOR TEMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS COMES NOW, the States of Iowa, through Tina Meth Farrington, Calhoun County Attorney and on oath or affirmation, state that I having standing to submit this Petition and that the allegations made in this Petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief: 1. The legal name of the child is S.W., Date of Birth, September 28, 2015. The child’s domicile is as follows; family foster care, Fonda, IA. 2. The names, residences and domiciles of the designated parties are as follows: a. Living parents of the child: mother; Ashley Williamson, whereabouts 504 E Green St., Apt 6, Urbana, IL 61802, father; Damien Walker, whereabouts unknown. b. Guardian of the child: Martha Sibbel, Attorney at Law. c. Custodian of the child: Department of Human Services. d. Petitioner: Tina Meth Farrington, Calhoun County Attorney. e. Person standing in place of the parents of the child: Laurie Tague, DHS Social Worker II. 3. The parent-child relationship now existing between the child and their parents should be terminated pursuant to Iowa Code Section 232.116(1)(a),(1)(b),(1)(e) and (1)(h) as follows: 232.116(1)(a) Tthe parents voluntarily and intelligently consent to the termination of parental rights and the parent-child relationship and for good cause desire the termination. 232.116(1)(b) The court finds that there is clear and convincing evidence that the child has been abandoned or deserted. 232.116(1)(e) The court finds that all of the following have occurred: (1) The child has been adjudicated a child in need of assistance pursuant to section 232.96. (2) The child has been removed from the physical custody of the child’s parents for a period of a least six consecutive months. (3) There is clear and convincing evidence that the parents have not maintained significant and meaningful contact with the child during the previous six consecutive months and have made no reasonable efforts to resume care of the child despite being given the opportunity to do so. 232.116(1)(h)

The court finds that all of the following have occurred: (1) The child is three years of age or younger. (2) The child has been adjudicated a child in need of assistance pursuant to 232.96. (3) The child has been removed from the physical custody of the child’s parents for at least six months of the last twelve months, or for the last six consecutive months and any trial period at home was less than thirty days. (4) There is clear and convincing evidence that the child cannot be returned to the custody of the child’s parents as provided in section 232.101 at the present time. 4. The whereabouts of the father is unknown after several attempts to locate him have been made. The mother refused to participate in an Interstate Compact request and therefore placement with her in the State of Illinois was denied. The mother has also not cooperated in scheduling a date for her to fly to Fort Dodge, IA in order to have an in-person visit with her child. The mother has not had in-person contact with her child since she left her in the care of her mother on or about May 1, 2016. 5. The Department of Human Services will provide a plane ticket for the mother to have an in-person visit with her child. Facetime/Skype has been arranged for her to interact with her child. The Department completed an expedited Interstate Compact request to facilitate services and reunification for the mother. A Contract of Expectations was developed with the mother. Family Foster Care has been provided for the child. FSRP services have been provided. WHEREFORE, the State of Iowa requests that the Court enter an Order Terminating the parent-child relationship between S.W., the child and Ashley Williamson, the mother of the child and Damien Walker or any other putative father, and providing such other relief as the Court may seem just. E-FILED 2016 NOV 30 9:36 A.M. CALHOUN COUNTY - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT /s/ Tina Meth Farrington Tina Meth Farrington AT0002352 Calhoun County Attorney 412 Main Street Rockwell City, IA 50579 tmfarrin@iowatelecom.net Original filed, Copies to: County Attorney DHS Parents (service or publication) Attorneys of Record

Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, December 14, 2016 and December 21, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Calhoun County

PROBATE Calhoun County

ORDER SETTING HEARING IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CALHOUN COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF S.W. A MINOR. 02131 JVJV500673 BE IT REMEMBERED this matter came before the Court upon filing of a petition by the State of Iowa seeking termination of the parental rights of Damien Walker as to the minor child. THE COURT FINDS that a hearing upon the petition should be held and notice of the petition and hearing should be served upon the necessary parties. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Martha Sibbel is appointed Guardian ad Litem for the mior to receive service of notice and to appear, answer and defend thereto. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that upon the petition Hearing is scheduled on 01/20/2017 at 1:00 PM at the Calhoun County Courthouse, 416 4th Street, Rockwell City, Iowa. The petition and notice of hearing shall be served by Petitioner(s) upon the Guardian ad Litem (if any) and the child’s known parents, and pursuant to Iowa Code section 600A.6 to any putative fathers by publication.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR502044 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF George E. Sorenson, Deceased. To all persons interested in the Estate of George E. Sorenson, Deceased, who died on or about August 18, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day of August, 2016, the undersigned were appointed administrator of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the Estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by Law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the 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 this 23rd day of August, 2016.

E-FILED 2016 NOV 30 10:58 AM CALHOUN CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT Case Number: JVJV 500672 Case Title: IN THE INTEREST OF S.W. Type: ORDER SETTING HEARING So Ordered Adria Kester, District Associate Judge, Second Judicial District of Iowa

Mark A. Sorenson 63136 Highway 216 Maxwell, IA 50161 Administrator of the Estate William D. Kurth 823 W Main P.O. Box 126 Lake City, IA 51449 Attorney for the Administrator

Electronically signed on 2016-11-30 10:58:41

Date of second publication 21st day of December, 2016

Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, December 14, 2016 and December 21, 2016

Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 and December 21, 2016

PROBATE Calhoun County

PROBATE Calhoun County

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR502077 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLIFFORD L. HAWTHORNE, Deceased To all persons interested in the Estate of Clifford L. Hawthorne, Deceased, who died on or about November 14, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of December, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of Clifford L. Hawthorne, Deceased, bearing date of the 1st day of September, 1992, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Merrill P. Hawthorne was appointed Executor of the Estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the Estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by Law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the 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 this 7th day of December, 2016.

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR502079 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY R. FRANK, Deceased To all persons interested in the Estate of Betty R. Frank, Deceased, who died on or about May 26, 2016. You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of December, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of Betty R. Frank, Deceased, bearing date of the 3rd day of July, 2002, was admitted to probate as a Small Estate in the above-named Court and that Scott J. Frank was appointed Executor of the Estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the Estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by Law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the 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 this 13th day of December, 2016.

Merrill P. Hawthorne 3484 Upland Avenue Lohrville, IA 51453 Executor of the Estate

Scott J. Frank 606 W Walnut Street Mason City, IL 62664 Executor of the Estate

Jake Thompson, #AT0012001 Attorney for the Executor Thompson Law Firm P.O. Box 788 Manson, IA 50563

David L. Willis Attorney for Executor 107 W Main P.O. Box 117 Lake City, IA 51449

PUBLIC NOTICE Calhoun County ORIGINAL NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CALHOUN COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF S.W., A Child Juvenile No. JVV500672 ORIGINAL NOTICE You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the above Court, a Petition in the above-entitled action, a copy of which is attached hereto. The Petitioner is the State of Iowa whose attorney is Calhoun County Attorney Tina Meth Farrington and whose address is 412 Main St., Rockwell City, IA 50579 A hearing is set for January 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m., at the Calhoun County Courthouse, Rockwell City, IA. If you fail to appear and defend at said time and place, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Note: The attorney who is expected to represent the child’s parent should be promptly advised by the parent of the service of this notice. If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, contact the disability coordinator at 641-421-0990. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay TTY at (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. STATE OF IOWA JUDICIARY Case No. JVJV 500672 County Calhoun IN THE INTEREST OF S.W. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (641) 421-0990. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942) Date Issued 11/30/2016 10:25:34 AM Clerk of Calhoun County /s/Madonna Miller Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, December 14, 2016 and December 21, 2016

PROBATE Calhoun County NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR502076 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Helen Lee David, Deceased. To all persons interested in the Estate of Helen Lee David, Deceased, who died on or about October 13, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of December, 2016, the undersigned were appointed administrator of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the Estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by Law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the 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 this 6th day of December, 2016. Brian David 2510B Carter Avenue Nashville, TN 37206 Administrator of the Estate James R. Van Dyke ICIS PIN No: AT0008001 Law Office of James R. Van Dyke, P.C. 225 E 7th Street Carroll, IA 51404 Attorney for the Administrator

Date of second publication 28th day of December, 2016

Date of second publication 28th day of December, 2016

Date of second publication 21st day of December, 2016

Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 and December 28, 2016

Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 and December 28, 2016

Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 and December 21, 2016

MINUTES City of Lohrville OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF LOHRVILLE DECEMBER 13, 2016 MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Leonard Moran called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with council members: Quentin Riedesel, John Anderson, Lois Irwin answering roll call. Members absent were Logan Mogler and Mayor Donny Hobbs. Also present was Randy DeWitt, Miles Brainard, Jim Reed, Erin Sommers, Diane Kirby. Motion by Irwin, seconded by Anderson to approve the agenda. All Ayes. Motion carried. City Clerk informed the council that NEW Coop had not submitted the building permit in time for the council meeting so this item should be deleted from the consent agenda. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Riedesel to approve the consent agenda including: minutes from regular council meeting held November 7; treasurer’s report/monthly financial report; claims and payroll, as presented and deleting the Building permit from NEW Coop. All Ayes. Motion carried. Public forum: No comments. Motion by Irwin, seconded by Anderson to open the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Moran stated the Public Hearing for submittal of a CDBG Housing Application with Miles Brainard of MIDAS present to review the application: CITY OF LOHRVILLE CDBG HOUSING APPLICATION FOR OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION How the need for the proposed activity or project was identified. The Lohrville City Council sees the need to improve housing in the City and supports pursing a CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant to provide funding for rehabilitation. To determine if there was enough interest in a rehabilitation program pre-applications were solicited and approximately 44 pre-applications were returned from interested households. How the proposed activity or project will be funded and the sources of funds. The City is requesting funding from Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Fund Program to finance the project. Homeowners may be required to contribute funds,

depending on the cost of the rehabilitation. The City will formally commit to contribute approximately $4,050 toward the program. The date the Housing Fund application will be submitted. On or before 11:59 p.m. on January 13, 2017. Requested amount of federal funds. The City will be requesting $230,994 in CDBG funds from IEDA. Estimated portion of federal funds that will benefit persons of low and moderate income. 100% of the program funds will help low and moderate income persons in Lohrville. Where the proposed activity or project will be conducted. The program will take place in the targeted area. The border of the targeted area is: 2nd Street from Maple Street east to Elm Street, north to 1st Street, east to Ash Street, south to 5th Street, west to Oak Street, south to 6th Street, west to Maple Street, north to 2nd Street. (On Maple Street both sides of the street from 5th Street to 2nd Street will be included.) A map is available for review of the targeted area. Plans to minimize displacement of persons and businesses as a result of funded activities or projects. No persons or businesses will be displaced because of this program. Plans to assist persons actually displaced. No one will be displaced because of the program no plans have been made. The nature of the proposed activity or project. The activity will be to rehabilitate 6 owneroccupied homes to the Iowa Minimum Housing Standards as established by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The person(s) authorized to receive and respond to citizen proposals, questions and complaints concerning proposed or funded activities, and Kris Kavanaugh City Clerk 605 2nd Street, PO Box 257 Lohrville IA 51453 (712) 465-2595 cityoflohrville@iowatelecom.net Miles Brainard

MIDAS Council of Governments 602 1st Avenue South Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 576-7183 ext. 213 mbrainard@midascog.net The person(s) available and able to provide technical assistance to groups representing lowand moderate-income persons in preparing and presenting their proposals for the request and use of federal funds. Miles Brainard MIDAS Council of Governments 602 1st Avenue South Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 576-7183 ext. 213 mbrainard@midascog.net As no written or oral comments had been received, Mayor Pro Tem Moran asked for approval of council to close the public hearing. All Ayes. New Business: Review of the Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment was done with Miles Brainard of MIDAS. Motion by Irwin, seconded by Anderson to approve MIDAS Council of Governments bid of $4500 as grant administrator to the CDBG Housing Program contingent on the City receiving said grant. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Irwin, seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution #16-24 Commitment of Funds for the Submittal of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for Housing Rehabilitation. Roll call Ayes: Irwin, Anderson, Riedesel, Moran; Nays: None; Absent: Mogler. Motion carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Riedesel to approve Minority Impact Statement, Federal Assurances form and Disclosure Report for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program. All Ayes. Motion carried. Jim Reed, Advanced Systems, Inc., was present and reviewed copier lease and proposal for the new copier/printer/scanner for use of JJ Hands Library and City Hall. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Irwin to approve Resolution #16-25 to Fix a Date of January 10 for a Public Hearing on proposal to enter into a General Fund Equipment Acquisition Lease-Purchase Agreement with lease payments thereunder in an amount not to exceed

$6000. Roll Call Ayes: Anderson, Riedesel, Irwin, Moran; Nays: none; Absent: Mogler. Motion carried. Motion by Riedesel, seconded by Irwin to approve fiscal sponsorship of CCCF Grant for the Fire Department, Ambulance Service and JJ Hands Library. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Riedesel to approve the reimbursement to MidAmerican Energy for adapters on LED streetlights in order to plug in Christmas decorations. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Riedesel, seconded by Irwin to approve Resolution #16-23 approving recommendation of Lohrville Fire Department for new tanker truck bid of $191,143.25 from Toyne International. Roll Call Ayes: Anderson, Riedesel, Irwin, Moran; Nays: None; Absent: Mogler. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Riedesel to approve Resolution #16-22 Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement and Providing for the Issuance of a $130,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Note and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same. Roll Call Ayes: Irwin, Riedesel, Anderson, Moran; Nays: None; Absent: Mogler. Old Business: Discussion was held on quotes received from Blacktop Service Co. for street resurfacing. Additional quotes have been requested from other companies. This item postponed until next meeting. Department Reports: Emergency Services: Rekeying of the EMS Building was discussed. Logan Mogler will be completing this work. Public Works Director gave his report. Water main repair work on West Street and 2nd Street is still scheduled to begin soon. City Clerk: Budget work session will be scheduled in January. Council: Irwin asked for a report from Mr. Jennett. Motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. by Riedesel, seconded by Moran. All Ayes. Motion carried. Leonard Moran, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: Kris Kavanaugh, City Clerk/Treasurer DECEMBER CLAIMS

Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 21, 2016

ACCO, EQUIP REPAIR .........................$53.95 BANKERS TRUST CO, G.O. BOND - INTEREST ....................................................$895.00 BROWN SUPPLY CO, WATER MAIN REPAIRS ................................................$238.79 CALHOUN CO IMPL, TRACTOR REPAIRS ..... ...........................................................$911.21 CARROLL REFUSE SERV LLC, GARBAGE/ RECYCLING ...................................$2,550.00 CASEY’S GENERAL STORES, FUEL .............. ...........................................................$255.79 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, BLDG. MAINT & REPAIR ..............................$241.50 COMPUTER CONCEPTS OF IA, TECHNOLOGY .....................................................$86.40 DATA TECHNOLOGIES, ACCT. SOFTWARE CONT ..............................................$2,272.71 DEWITT, RANDY, VEHICLE USE REIMB ......... ...........................................................$190.35 ED M. FELD EQUIP. CO., AIR COMP TEST..... ...........................................................$300.00 EFTPS, FED/FICA TAXES ...............$2,299.84 GK BUILDERS, STREET MAINT/REPAIR ........ ........................................................$7,297.83 HACH, CHEMICALS ...........................$199.09 HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS, ADULT BOOKS ................................................$52.22 I&S - KUEHL & PAYER, WATER MAIN REPAIRS .............................................$3,775.00 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES, LIBRARY BOOKS ..............................................$170.57 IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY, 2012 SEWER BOND............................................$14,598.22 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES, BUDGET WKSP... .............................................................$40.00 IOWA ONE CALL, LOCATES ................$18.90 IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC, 2017 MEMBERSHIP ...........................................$225.00 IPERS, IPERS ..................................$1,454.51 KAVANAUGH, JOHN, BUILDING RENT ........... .............................................................$70.00 KAVANAUGH, KRIS, MILEAGE REIM .............. ...........................................................$124.20 LAKE CITY HARDWARE, WATER PLANT REPAIRS ....................................................$4.44 LAW OFFICE OF ERIC J. EID, LEGAL SERVICES ..................................................$80.00 LOHRVILLE LOCKER, SOUP SUPPER SUPPLIES ...................................................$42.80

MANGOLD ENVIRO, TESTING ..........$202.00 MARCO, INC., COPIES LEASE ..........$366.07 MATHESON TRIGAS INC, OXYGEN ...$18.00 MENARDS, SEWER SUPPLIES .........$143.94 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, UTILITIES .............. ........................................................$1,612.76 MID-AMERICAN PUBL, PUBLISHING.............. ...........................................................$109.87 MOSQUITO CONTROL OF IA, MOSQUITO CONTROL.......................................$2,280.00 NAPA AUTO PARTS, VEHICLE REPAIRS ........ .............................................................$57.13 NELSEN, CARL, TANK PUMP-CASEY’S ......... ...........................................................$200.00 NORTH CENTRAL CORR. FACIL, SEAT REPAIRS ..................................................$30.80 POSTMASTER, STAMPS .....................$68.00 STAPLES ADVANTAGE, OFFICE SUPPLIES .. .............................................................$89.80 SWANSON HARDWARE, SUPPLIES...$23.48 THE MESSENGER, 13 WK. SUBSCRIPTION.. .............................................................$58.50 TS ELECTRIC, WATER PLANT REPAIRS ....... ........................................................$1,552.26 U.S. BANK, NEWSLETTER POSTAGE ............ .............................................................$79.26 U.S. CELLULAR, CELL PHONE ...........$50.38 UNITED BANK OF IOWA, CASH-OMELET BFST ..................................................$351.36 WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., COPIER LEASE.. ...........................................................$162.44 WHITEY’S GARAGE, SNOWPLOW REPAIRS. ...........................................................$347.76 WINDSTREAM, TELEPHONE ............$204.02 CLAIMS TOTAL ..............................$46,456.15 GENERAL FUND ...........................$10,056.38 FIRE DEPT FUND ...............................$681.43 AMBULANCE FUND ...........................$163.96 ROAD USE TAX FUND ....................$8,087.98 DEBT SERVICE FUND .......................$895.00 WATER FUND ..................................$8,800.36 SEWER FUND ...............................$15,221.04 LANDFILL/GRBG FUND ..................$2,550.00 November Payroll 11/4/16 ..............................................$ 4980.88 11/18/16 ............................................$ 4833.77 Total Payroll ......................................$ 9814.65

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

FROM THE TITANS’ DESK Teacher Spotlight: Wade Voith

Students reflect on Netflix usage

By Keaton Hammen, Chase Mosbach, and Colten Mosbach

By Cody Schumacher and Brendan Henkleman

When you think of memorable teachers, many people think of Mr. Wade Voith. Teaching for 22 years, Mr. Voith has taught at Denison, Southern Cal, and presently, at South Central Calhoun. When asked what inspires him, he replied, “when a light bulb turns on for a struggling student and when they truly appreciate your help.� His first year was horrible. It was a lot of work, and

he didn’t really know how to handle it. His most memorable moment is when a former student comes back to talk and tell them what they learned from him. Mr. Voith didn’t always want to be a teacher. He didn’t decide to teach until he was nearly 20 years old. His other choices were athlete, actor, or even a banker. The funniest thing that a student has called him was “mom� three times one year. His advice to new teachers is, “don’t be afraid to ask for help.� He also said, “don’t smile until Thanksgiving or laugh until Christmas.�

Teacher Spotlight: Nate Lamphier By Case Carstens and Alex Campbell Mr. Nate Lamphier is a teacher at SCC, and he brings a fun and warm feeling to our school. Mr. Lamphier has been teaching for six years now and has many more years of teaching to come. His favorite topic to teach is math, because he is good at it. When asked what inspires him, he replied with “building positive relationships with students from all walks of life.� Since his sophomore year of high school Lamphier knew that teaching was his calling. His favorite memory

was watching a student develop the confidence needed to be successful in school as well as out of school. Mr. Lamphier compared his first year of teaching to the movie Kindergarten Cop, but he also said he was a short, out of shape Arnold Schwarzenegger. When asked if he thought he would be here 10 years ago, he answered with, “I knew I would be a teacher but didn’t know that I would be teaching in Lake City.� When asked what he would be doing if he wasn’t teaching, Lamphier replied with, “I would still be in the military.� Lamphier’s wise words of advice are to control what you can control.

Teacher Spotlight: Amber Bruder By Sydnie Schultz and Brendan Henkelman Amber Bruder is an English teacher at South Central Calhoun. She currently teaches English 1, Elements of Writing, publications, and mass communications. Mrs. Bruder enjoys different aspects of each of these classes. She has been teaching for four years. She’s on her third year at SCC, and she worked at an online school through Iowa Connections Academy for one year. She said her first year was good, because she had a good group of kids. Her year was busier than she expected.

Mrs. Bruder graduated from Prairie Valley High School and attended college at Iowa State University with a degree in English and an education endorsement. She did not always imagine being a teacher. At one time, she wanted to be a vet tech, a chef, or a journalist. Mrs. Bruder enjoys being a teacher, because she likes to see students discover themselves through education. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her family. Her advice to students is to not waste your opportunities. Her advice to new teachers is to remember that the good always outweighs the bad.

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Netflix is a great attraction to this world. Many love it and waste their days away on it. We interviewed a few boys from the senior class, and the shows they recommended include “The Office,� “Always Sunny in Philadelphia,� “Cheers,� “Friday Night Lights,� “Friends,� “Stranger Things,� “That 70s Show,� “The Walking Dead,� “Trailer Park Boys,� and “The Ranch.� The ages they recommended for these shows would be teens, kids, adolescents, and “older adults looking for a throwback.� The movies they recommended to

any age group would be “The Wolf of Wall Street,� “Good Will Hunting,� “The Best of Me,� “Under the Sun,� “Fight Club,� and “Cast Away.� When asked whether they would choose Netflix or TV, three out of four of them would all still choose TV, because of sports and news. One did state that Netflix was preferred, because of the absence of commercials. All of the boys watch Netflix through a gaming console, but Netflix also came out with a new update for phones, so you can now download shows or movies onto your phone and watch them on the go without using any of your data. This will increase usage of Netflix from all ages across the nation.

Winter Dance Show 2016 By Aspen Ellis and Myk Schoop On Saturday December 10 th , the SCC dance team held their annual dance show. The show was kicked off with their class dance. Each grade performed a small insert. On the team this year, there are 6 freshman, two sophomores, three juniors, and three seniors. Throughout the show, younger students from SCC came to the floor to showcase their dancing potential. These kids range from grades Pre-K to 6th grade. They learn their routine from the members of the dance team that morning. In the show, the dancers also per-

form their three state routines, including hip hop, jazz, and light. Newly choreographed pom/kick and a surprise bag dance were also showcased. The top six state soloists did their routines as well, joined by the two alternates. The show ran super smoothly and was complete in almost an hour. At the end, the three seniors were recognized for their hard work and leadership throughout the year. The group gave them picture frames of the group with written messages around the frame. It was a long day of choreography, decorating, and making lasting memories. The seniors wish the underclassmen good luck in future years

SCC wrestlers go 2-0 Dec. 13 at Lake View By Doug Dornath South Central Calhoun’s varsity wrestling team picked up two more dual victories Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Lake View as the Titans defeated Audubon 54-21 and topped West Central Valley 48-25. Wrestlers going 2-0 on the night for the Titans included Hannah Payne (106), Hunter Voith (120), Cody Smith (126), Chase McAlister (138), Tanner Fistler (145), Brody Goodman (152) and Cody Schumacher (195). Finishing 1-0 on the evening were Jerod Campbell (160), Ashten Halvorsen (160) and Keagan King (132). Keaton Hammen went 1-1 on the night at heavyweight for the Titans. Also competing for the Titans were Ben Wozniak (170), Joey Schrage (182) and Brian King (220), who all went 0-2 on the night. SCC’s only open weight for the evening was a 113 pounds. The Titan wrestlers return to action in 2017 with a triple dual event in Moville Tuesday, Jan. 3 against Woodbury Central, Okoboji and Alta-Aurelia. On Saturday, Jan. 7, SCC heads to Coon Rapids for the Coon Rapids-Bayard Tournament at 10 a.m. and on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Titans return home for a meet against Manson Northwest Webster and Emmetsburg in Rockwell City. SCC varsity wrestling results from Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Lake View SCC 54, Audubon 21 — 160: Jerod Campbell (SCC) over Nolan Smith

(Aud) (Fall 1:34); 170: Dustin Andreasen (Aud) over Ben Wozniak (SCC) (Fall 0:51); 182: Jake Soll (Aud) over Joey Schrage (SCC) (Fall 0:55); 195: Cody Schumacher (SCC) won by forfeit; 220: Dylan Obermeier (Aud) over Brian King (SCC) (Fall 1:48); 285: Isaiah Taylor (Aud) over Keaton Hammen (SCC) (Dec. 1-0); 106: Hannah Payne (SCC) won by forfeit; 113: Double forfeit; 120: Hunter Voith (SCC) won by forfeit; 126: Cody Smith (SCC) won by forfeit; 132: Keagan King (SCC) won by forfeit; 138: Chase McAlister (SCC) won by forfeit; 145: Tanner Fistler (SCC) won by forfeit; 152: Brody Goodman (SCC) over Trace McCuen (Aud) (Fall 3:37). SCC 48, West Central Valley 25 — 170: Allan Wallace (WCV) over Wozniak (SCC) (MD 11-2); 182: Riley Algreen (WCV) over Schrage (SCC) (Fall 2:22); 195: Schumacher (SCC) over Carsen Scheller (WCV) (Fall 4:27); 220: Zak Custard (WCV) over B. King (SCC) (Dec. 7-0); 285: Hammen (SCC) over Alex Wells (WCV) (Fall 3:37); 106: Payne (SCC) won by forfeit; 113: Quest Brown (WCV) won by forfeit; 120: Voith (SCC) won by forfeit; 126: Smith (SCC) over Weston Pote (WCV) (Dec. 5-4); 132: Tristin Winfred (WCV) won by forfeit; 138: McAlister (SCC) over Tye Joint (WCV) (Dec. 7-2); 145: Fistler (SCC) won by forfeit; 152: Goodman (SCC) over Cole Sackett (WCV) (Fall 0:11); 160: Ashten Halvorsen (SCC) over Jason Mayland (WCV) (Fall 0:35).

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are playing football and eating popsicles. He would like to travel to the Super Bowl one day. Some advice he would give to the underclassmen is “be nice and smile all the time.�

Abby Clark ByMyk Schoop Abby Clark is a senior at South Central Calhoun High School. After high school, Abby plans on attending the University of Iowa, where she plans on studying biomedical engineering. Her favorite high school memory was when the Jazz Band won state championships two years in a row. She isn’t going to miss someone waking her up in the mornings the most. Abby’s favorite movie is Titanic. In her free time, she enjoys sleeping and watching The Office. She is involved in cross-country, basketball, jazz band, and National Honor Society. If Abby could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to Norway.

She loves the mountains and wants to see the Northern Lights. When asked about advice for the underclassmen, Abby said, “don’t take life too seriously.�

Michaela Eberle By MaKayla Patterson Michaela Eberle is a senior this year at South Central Calhoun. After high school, Michaela plans to attend Iowa Central Community College and get her associate’s degree in nursing. Michaela said she is really going to miss her favorite teachers, but she is ready to leave and start her nursing career. In 10 years, she hopes to be married with kids Michaela’s favorite people are her mom, her dad, and her brother. Her parents have really inspired her throughout her life, and

one day, she hopes to go to Japan. Her advice to underclassmen is to not mess around in high school and always do your best.

Jennifer Mossman By Aspen Ellis Jennifer Mossman hopes to attend Macalester College in the Twin Cities to major in international studies. During high school, Jennifer was very involved in the arts; she was an active member in flags, academic decathlon, speech contest, jazz choir, Lady Patriots, music contest, and All-State auditions. Being in this many contests, Jen has achieved many awards and varsity letters. Family and friends are very important to Jennifer, and she will miss all of their support in college. She’s mostly looking forward to discussion-based classes and learning Arabic. She’s also excited to be learning with people with the same interests as her. Ordinary people working together to accomplish amazing things inspires her to do what she does. Whenever Jen has free time, which isn’t very often, she enjoys reading or playing board games. Even

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SCC boys drop pair of games, now 4-3 By Doug Dornath

SCC senior Abby Clark eyes the basket as she prepares to release a three-point shot against Southeast Valley Monday, Dec. 12, in Rockwell City. (photo by Doug Dornath)

Heidi Hammen releases a three-point shot for the SCC varsity girls basketball team against Southeast Valley in Rockwell City Monday, Dec. 12. (photo by Doug Dornath)

Titan girls up season mark to 6-2 overall By Doug Dornath South Central Calhoun’s varsity girls basketball team picked up two non-conference wins last week to improve to 6-2 overall. The Titans most recently defeated Carroll High Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Carroll as they won 81-36. On Monday, Dec. 12 in Rockwell City, the Titans beat Southeast Valley in non-conference play 57-38. The Titans, who were scheduled to face Emmetsburg in Emmetsburg Saturday, Dec. 16, did not play that game as it was cancelled due to inclement weather. In the Titans’ 81-36 triumph over Carroll High, five SCC players scored in double figures led by Emma McKinney and Emily Henkenius with 15 points each while Heidi Hammen had 12 points, Allison Birks scored 12 and Maddie Jones tallied 11 against the Tigers. As a team, SCC was 32-for-61 from the field and the Titans hit 14 three-point goals in the win as Henkenius, McKinney and Abby Clark each hit three three-pointers. The Titans were led in rebounding at Carroll by Birks with 12 while Jones had 11 assists in the win. SCC led Carroll High 24-13 after

the first period and were up 54-23 at the half. In the third period, SCC outscored the Tigers 19-5 to lead 7328. In SCC’s victory over Southeast Valley in Rockwell City Monday, Dec. 12, Jones led the Titans with 15 points, nine rebounds, seven steals and five assists while McKinney had 10 points. Both Birks and Hammen had eight points against Southeast Valley and Clark finished with six points. As a team, SCC had 20 steals against the Jaguars and hit seven three-point goals. SCC was 22-for54 from the field against Southeast Valley and were 6-for-10 from the free throw line. Up next for the Titans will be a non-conference contest against Maple Valley/Anthon-Oto in Mapleton Tuesday, Dec. 20, while the Titans host Class 3A, No. 1 Pocahontas Area/Laurens-Marathon in Rockwell City for a non-conference contest Thursday, Dec. 22. To open 2017, SCC is at Ida Grove against OA/BCIG Tuesday, Jan. 3, and then SCC plays host to Humboldt Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Lake City. SCC varsity girls basketball results vs. Southeast Valley (Monday, Dec. 12 in Rockwell City) — Final score:

In non-conference action last week, the South Central Calhoun varsity boys basketball team lost a pair of contests to drop to 4-3 overall. First, the Titans fell to Southeast Valley Monday, Dec. 12, in Rockwell City by a 58-43 final, and then on the following night, SCC faced Carroll High in Carroll Tuesday, Dec. 13, and lost by a 69-33 final. SCC’s contest versus Emmetsburg scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16, was cancelled due to a weather cancellation and will not be made up. In the Titans loss to the rival Jaguars, SCC led 16-12 after the first period but Southeast Valley held the Titans to only two points in the second quarter to lead 27-18 at the half. In the third period, SEV outscored the Titans 15-9 to extend its lead to 42-27 after 24 minutes of play. Leading scorer for SCC against Southeast Valley was Jonas Otto with 13 points. Jared Birks finished with 10 points and six rebounds and A.J. Neubaum scored six points and had seven rebounds versus the Jags. Scoring four points each were Lucas Otto, Brendan Henkelman and Kody Case. As a team against Southeast Valley, SCC hit 18-for-60 from the floor and were 4-for-8 from the free throw line. Against Carroll High on Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Titans trailed 15-7 after the first period and were down 36-14 at the half. SCC hit 13-for-43 from the field and were 6-for-12 from the free throw line. Birks and Jonas Otto led in scoring against the Tigers with seven points each while Case finished with six and Neubaum, Jacob Nicholson and Henkelman each tallied four points at Carroll. The Titans will face Maple Valley/ Anthon-Oto in Mapleton Tuesday, Dec. 22 and will be at Ida Grove Tuesday, Jan. 3 to face OA-BCIG. On Friday, Jan. 6, the Titans host St. Mary’s in Rockwell City and on Tuesday, Jan. 11, SCC will face Humboldt in Lake City. SCC varsity boys basketball results vs. Southeast Valley (Monday, Dec. 12 in Rockwell City) — Final score: Southeast Valley 58, South Central Calhoun 43. SCC statistics:

Jonas Otto of the South Central Calhoun varsity boys basketball team drives the lane against Southeast Valley Monday, Dec. 12, in Rockwell City. (photo by Doug Dornath)

SCC senior Kody Case passes to an open teammate as the Titans boys basketball team hosted Southeast Valley Monday, Dec. 12, in Rockwell City. (photo by Doug Dornath)

sults at Carroll High (Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Carroll) — Final score: Carroll High 69, South Central Calhoun 33. SCC statistics: Points: J. Otto 7, Birks 7, Case 5, Neubaum 4, Nicholson 4, Henkelman 4, Lantz 2; Threepointers made: J. Otto 1; Rebounds: Birks 6, J. Otto 5, L. Otto 5, Henkelman 3, Lantz 3, Gray 3, Case 2, Neubaum 2, Nicholson 2, Musselman 1, Justin Dick 1; Assists: J. Otto 2, Case 2, Matthew Clark 1, Neubaum 1; Steals: Case 3, Birks 1, Dick 1; Blocks: L. Otto 1.

Points: Jonas Otto 13, Jared Birks 10, A.J. Neubaum 6, Kody Case 4, Lucas Otto 4, Brendan Henkelman 4, Mitchell Clark 2; Three-pointers made: J. Otto 3; Rebounds: Neubaum 7, Birks 6, L. Otto 5, Micah Lantz, 2, Case 2, Henkelman 2, J. Otto 2, Andrew Gray 1, Jacob Nicholson 1; Assists: Case 4, Birks 2, Matthew Clark 1, Neubaum 1, J. Otto 1, Henkelman 1; Steals: Case 4, J. Otto 3, Birks 2, Neubaum 1, Gray 1, Sam Musselman 1; Blocks: none. SCC varsity boys basketball re-

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SCC 57, Southeast Valley 38. SCC statistics — Points: Maddie Jones 15, Emma McKinney 10, Allison Birks 8, Heidi Hammen 8, Abby Clark 6, Emily Henkenius 5, Myk Schoop 3, Jessica Hicks 2; Threepointers made: Hammen 2, Clark 2, Jones 1, McKinney 1, Henkenius 1; Rebounds: Jones 9, Kelsi Carlson 6, Schoop 3, Clark 3, McKinney 3, Birks 2, Hicks 1, Hammen 1; Assists: Jones 5, Henkenius 3, Schoop 2, Hicks 1, McKinney 1, Birks 1, Hammen 1; Steals: Jones 7, Birks 4, McKinney 3, Schoop 2, Carlson 2, Hicks 1, Clark 1; Blocks: Birks 3, Hammen 2, McKinney 1. SCC varsity girls basketball results at Carroll High (Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Carroll) — Final score: SCC 81, Carroll High 36. SCC statistics — Points: McKinney 15, Henkenius 15, Hammen 14, Birks 12, Jones 11, Clark 9, Hicks 5; Three-pointers made: McKinney 3, Clark 3, Henkenius 3, Hammen 2, Jones 2, Hicks 1; Rebounds: Birks 12, Hammen 5, Jones 5, McKinney 4, Schoop 3, Hicks 2, Clark 1; Assists: Jones 11, Birks 3, Hicks 2, Schoop 2, Hammen 2, Henkenius 1, McKinney 1; Steals: Jones 6, Birks 3, Hammen 3, McKinney 2, Clark 1, Henkenius 1; Blocks: Birks 3, Hannah Seil 2, McKinney 1.

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