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

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

Items being collected include: Mittens, hats, gloves, Socks - all sizes, Underwear - all sizes, Baby wipes/diapers, Disposable training pants, Bedding, blankets, sheets, pillows, Toiletries, Laundry detergent/softener .

The event is sponsored by: A-P Honor Society, SADD, and Student Government.

Christian Reformed Church Sunday School, Life Plus plan program

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

The Choir begins the festivities.

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

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

The Eclipse News-Review invited elementary and preschool students in Aplington and Parkersburg to submit letters to Santa. Thanks to Aplington Elementary, Parkersburg Elementary and KidQuest Daycare for sharing their students’ letters. Letters are printed as they were submitted.

The Guldager family sings a Christmas carol during last year’s Secret Santa event. (Courtesy photo)

Local family, friends spread true spirit of Christmas

By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News-Review PARKERSBURG — Christmas spirit has different meaning to nearly anyone you might ask. For a Parkersburg family and their friends, it’s a spirit of giving to those to for whom having Christmas spirit might be a little difficult.

Nicole Guldager and her family began a “Random Acts of Kindness” tradition two years ago that has grown into one of their favorite parts of the holiday season.

“It was a small idea that snowballed into something great,” she said. “My two youngest sons, Connor and Logan, and I were making plates of treats for a few of our neighbors and one of the older kids mentioned that we could also make plates for some individuals we knew who might need a little cheering up. From there, I decided to put the idea on Facebook.”

Once the idea went on Facebook it took off. Guldager’s kids’ friends

wanted to come and they talked to their friends … suddenly something that started off as their family had morphed into something much larger.

“We just kind of said ‘show up at my house at a certain time, and if you had two or three people you had in mind then you bring two or three plates or gift cards or whatever you want to do’ and we made a little list and off we went,” she said.

“We started out thinking maybe one night and possible 15 stops around town, but it ended up being two nights and over 40 stops. Last year it was closer to 50 stops! Who knows what this year will bring!”

It is far from the family’s close friends that they seek to cheer up.

Sometimes it’s strangers that they simply know can use a pick-me-up. They get names from City Hall, those they might know from church and even visit those who work for the city.

“In a town this size you tend to know people’s needs,” Guldager said. “So

you find those people you know need something extra and you just do it.”

Those they visit might be someone newly widowed, older people without a lot of local family or even families down on their luck a little bit. Last year they also visited the homes of the city workers.

“Most of the time they want to know who we are – are we a church group, are we part of something …” Guldager said. “We always just say, ‘We’re just a big group of friends, we are spreading Christmas cheer.”

At each stop they give a small gift like a plate of homemade treats or a gift card to a local store to make those they visit’s holiday just a little more special. At the end of each visit they sing “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” or another popular carol. Last year’s Random Acts of Kindness featured three carloads of well wishers of all ages, with even more possibly expected this year.

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Dear Santa,

May I please have the book I want for Christmas and a puppy dog elf pet. Also the kids who don’t have much, give them sumething nice and throw in some ISU stuff. And hopefully a hot tub that lights up!

Jayde Ann Krausman

Dear Santa,

I want for Christmas, game’s, hot-tub, T.V, stuff animals Desendec microephone, hachables. Thak you! AnD have a marry chRistmas. And Thank You. Arley Joyner

Dear Santa,

I want an emebo for Christmas. Please and Than you.

Donovan Vanderheiden

Dear Santa,

I want a dog.

Love Sara

Dear Santa,

I would like a COSMO, a Lego set and Plants vs. Zombies Gardan Warfar 2 Xbox and a 48” pillow!! Merry Christmas!!

Isaac Foxen

Dear Santa,

Thank you for all the presints you have made for me for Christmas. Can I please have a Lego Deth Star with an out sideing that can pop off and on.

From Cody Ray Drehobl

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I want a toy train, a toy dragon, a toy snake, a basket for me lego’s and a soccer ball.

Braxton Stahl

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I want a big dinosaur, a real raptor donsaur, a baby raptor and race toys.

Love J.C. Joyner

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I want Pokemon game, a donsaur, a buzz lightyear toy, a Woody toy, stickers and ABC letter magnets.

Love Jeb

I want railroad track, cars, Paw Patrol Trains.

Cooper

for Christmas I want a case for my phone with a kitten on the phone case, clothes for my newborn, a pink dress with high hells and sparkls on the dress, a dress for my newborn, colers color book.

From: Bailey To: Santa

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I want a tree house.

Kellan

Dear Santa,

I want Paw Patrol, Baby dolls, Play dishes, dressup clothes, Ponies Addyson

Dear Santa,

I want a football, Bob the Builder stuff, Thomas the train.

Nolan

The staff at The Eclipse News-Review wishes you the warmest greetings at this special time of the year.

Bryson

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

ALLISON — Janice Jacobs, Butler County Recorder, reminds citizens that snowmobile and ATV renewals are due before Dec. 31, 2016. To renew by mail, please call the Recorder’s office at 319-2672735 to obtain the appropriate fees.

To renew in person, please visit the Recorder’s office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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I would like a phone and a ipad so I can play games and call my mom and dad and grandparents.

Cade Drehodl

All I Want for Christmas is to stay at my Dads. Please and thank you.

Landry Johnson

Snowmobile, ATV registration due Dec. 31

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Dear Santa,

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Historical Society has a number of extra past Parkersburg High School annuals that it would like to get back into the hands of people who either lost theirs, gave it away or would like to have one to give to family. Anyone who is interested can contact us at 319-2310079 and make arrangements to pick annuals up. The Society is asking for a donation to the Historical Home to cover expenses of mailing if needed.

A list of available annuals can be obtained from the Historical Society.

Dear Santa,

I want a baby doll, a pup-

Dear Santa,

See Christmas Page 3

Historical Society offers old PHS annuals

In this week’s issue

KidQuest, Aplington

For Christmas I want a dinosair, a bob raptor donsaur, Blaze toys, a tony dinosair, toy tractors, tractor books, penguin books, a puppy and another tony dinsaur.

Love Tyson Mulder

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I want Elmo. A tree for outside. I want trucks and cars.

James

Dear Santa,

I want tractors, cars and

For Christmas I want a new stuffed animal, a bat girl toy, Tinkerbell books, Sophia the Diest clothes, a toy doll that plays music and a name tag that can change colors, and a new tablet.

Lilly Foxen

trucks.

Colton

Clint, John, Danielle and Jake.

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Aplington Council discusses continuing water tower issues

By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News-Review APLINGTON — The Aplington City Council last Wednesday discussed continuing issues that have prevented the city’s new water tower from going online.

Don Moore of Ryken Engineering said the issue is with the impellers that fill the tank, noting that the impellers that were originally supplied did not fill the tank fast enough. He said there

are also issues with the pumps and that a few other items on the punch list have not been completed.

Moore said everything was supposed to be done by Oct. 1 and talked to the city about its rights under the contract that allow it to deduct $1,000 from the contractor’s payment for each day the tank is not online after that date. Council made no decision about whether or not to assess the deduction and Mayor Jason Mehmen suggested that repre-

sentatives of the contracting company should be at the January council meeting to discuss the issue.

In other business, Council approved a second reading of an ordinance raising electric rates Jan. 1. There was no discussion about the ordinance. Following passage of the second reading, the third reading was waived as allowed by law.

Public Works Director Blake Hovenga reported that Cells Two and

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Three at the wastewater treatment plant have been relined, but that the work on Cell One was unable to be completed before cold weather set it.

The liner in Cell One will be replaced in the spring.

Council also approved building permits for AgVantage FS and Curt Rasmusson and approved a liquor license renewal for Peppercorn Pantry.

Police Department reminds citizens of winter laws

By NATHAN SAHR Parkersburg Police Sergeant As a reminder this winter season, the Parkersburg Police Department and Parkersburg Street Department are asking you to follow the law and

do your part in making Parkersburg Proud.

No one shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley or city-owned off-street

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parking area beginning when there has been a snow accumulation of one inch and continuing until the snow has ceased to fall and the snow has been removed or plowed from the street, alley or parking area. (Iowa Code 321.236, City Code 69.12) It is unlawful for any person to throw, push or place or cause to be thrown, pushed or placed, any ice or snow from private property, sidewalks or driveways onto the traveled way of a street or alley so as to obstruct gutters or impede the passage of vehicles upon the street or alley. (Iowa Code 364.12, City Code 135.12) It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow,

ice and accumulations promptly from sidewalks. Any property owner who, for a period of 48 hours after the cessation of the storm, permits snow, ice or accumulations to remain upon the abutting sidewalks is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Iowa Code 364.12, City Code 136.03) The City of Parkersburg thanks you for your help in following these laws and doing your part in making Parkersburg safe this winter. If you are in need of help with any of the above things, please do not hesitate to call the Police Department so we can help you figure out a solution, 319-346-2422.

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Local farmland values drop for third straight year

By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse-News Review AMES — Butler County farmland values saw a sharp decline for the third straight year in 2016, that according to a survey released last week by the Iowa State Extension.

Values in Butler County declined to an average of $7,596 per acre, a drop of 6.2 percent from the 2015 survey.

Land values were determined by the 2016 Iowa State University Land Value Survey, which was conducted in November by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Wendong Zhang, an assistant professor of economics at Iowa State University, led the annual survey. “The golden era of phenomenal, yet abnormal growth in farm income and land values, as we saw from 2006 to 2013, is already behind us,� Zhang said in a press release. “The land market is going through an orderly adjustment while the U.S. agricultural sector, a competitive industry, is trying to adjust to the old normal of zero industry-wise net profits. For a pessimist, there are reasons to worry, especially for landowners and/or producers who are over-leveraged. For an optimist, this decline is still modest, and the probability of a replay of the 1980s farm crisis is low.�

The decline pushes Butler County land values to their lowest since the 2011 land survey and $2,308 (23.3 percent) off their historic high mark of $9.904 per acre set in the 2013 survey.

This is the first time since the 1980s

that farmland values have declined three straight years, though the percentage drop is much less significant.

From 1981 to 1984, values dropped from a $2,680 peak (a record at the time) to $1,696, a drop of 36.7 percent.

Values went on to drop for two more years, bottoming out a $921 per acre in 1986, a total drop of 65.6 percent.

Experts do not expect the same huge drop this year, with Zhang noting that another farm crisis is unlikely due to high crop prices before the downturn in the farm economy as well as a better government safety net and lower debt levels in the agricultural sector.

Butler County was far from alone in seeing lower land values this year.

All of Iowa’s 99 counties saw a decline in average land values, with drop percentage ranging from 2 percent in four south central Iowa counties to 8.3 percent in west central Iowa’s Monona County. Butler County’s decline was similar to nearby counties, with Grundy County value dropping 6.9 percent, Black Hawk 6.5 percent, Bremer 6.4 percent, Floyd 6.2 percent and Franklin 5.7 percent.

The value also remains strong historically, with this year’s figure in Butler County ranking as the fifth-highest all time, ranking behind only the past four years.

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Arlene Thorne Arlene Lorraine Thorne, age 88, of Allison, formerly of Parkersburg died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison of natural causes.

Funeral Services were held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2016, at First Congregational Church in Parkersburg, with Pastor Mark Eggleston Officiating. Pianist Jean Gersema accompanied the congregation who sang “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “Amazing Grace.” Greg, Carol, Jeff and Rick Thorne preformed and sang “Beyond The Rain.” They also accompanied the congregation who sang “Mansion Over the Hilltop.” Vocalist Cassie Marks sang “Come To Jesus.” The Casketbearers were Mark Thorne, Chris Thorne, Bryon Marks, Joel Marks, Robb Hall and Leon Thorne. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, Iowa Visitation was Sunday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, (319)346-1534, and one hour before services at the church.

Arlene Lorraine Thorne was born June 8, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Olaf Anderson and Olivia J (Einersrud) Tornes. She attended school in Minneapolis and after her schooling was an elevator operator at a bank.

On September 17, 1949, Arlene was united in marriage to Elmer “Deedle” Thorne at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The couple was blessed with three sons and one daughter.

Their first year of marriage, Elmer and Arlene lived in Aplington, IA, they then moved to Parkersburg. Arlene worked a few years at Plastronics in Grundy Center, Iowa, but for the majority of their married years, Arlene enjoyed her role as being a housewife and mother.

Arlene was an active member of the First Congregational Church. For several years, Arlene was involved in making ceramics. She was very talented in sewing and crafts and also loved to cook and bake. In her later years, she enjoyed knitting and color-

Richard Frey Richard William Frey, 89, of Parkersburg passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Grundy County Long Term Care in Grundy Center.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 at Hope Reformed Church in Parkersburg, Iowa, with Pastor John White officiating. Organist Lois Fisher accompanied the congregation who sang “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and “Going Home.”

Honorary Urnbearers were Bob Gram, Bill Weisbrodt, Roger Renken and Bill Harken. Flower Committee was Deb Alberts and Shelly Sherman. Burial will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.

Richard William Frey was born the son of William Henry Jr. and Albertha (Tjepkes) Frey on December 5, 1927, Parkersburg, Iowa. He received his education from the Parkersburg Community Schools. On April 18, 1952, Richard was united in marriage with Ivadean M. Renken at First Reformed Church in Aplington, Iowa. They made their home in Parkersburg for 60 years. After his education, Richard worked for Clay Equipment in the shipping department, Mahanke Trucking where he drove semi, and then for Butler County for 41 years where he worked on the bridge crew, and operated equipment such as a dragline, road maintainers, and snow plows.

After retirement, he worked for Farm & Home in Parkersburg for 10 years.

Rich was a faithful member of Hope Reformed Church in Parkersburg, serving as Elder and Deacon. Rich even contributed to the building of Hope Reformed Church. After he was unable to attend, he continued to follow the church services from his home via the live stream broadcast.

Rich loved woodworking, and he created many beautiful things. Some

Arlene Thorne

1928-2016 Services: December 19 at First Congregational Church in Parkersburg Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery Visitation: December 18 at RedmanSchwartz Funeral Home

ing. Arlene’s greatest joys were giving gifts and spending time with her family.

Arlene is survived by three sons, Greg (Carol) Thorne of Plymouth, Minn; Jeff Thorne of Garland, Texas; and Rick (Barb) Thorne of Waterloo; one daughter, Wendy (Orlyn) Marks of Parkersburg; 11 grandchildren: Mark (Lori) Thorne, Jan (Robb) Hall, Chris (Emily) Thorne, Shawn (Ashley) Thorne, Ian (Rachelle) Thorne, Andrea (Bennett) Hollinger, Brittany Wilson, Rebecca Marks, Bryon (Julie) Marks, Joel (Cassie) Marks and Jennifer Marks and 19 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Doreen Thorne, of Parkersburg, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Thorne on May 22, 1981, her parents, a sister, Irene Kiekenapp and a brother Art Roskaft.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz. com

Richard Frey

1927-2016 Services: December 19 at Hope Reformed Church in Parkersburg Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery

of his favorites were birdhouses, rabbit hutches, cabinets, benches and shelves. Rich could fix anything and helped anyone in need. He was well known for his ability to make people smile through storytelling and humor.

Richard is survived by one daughter, Roxanne Kolder of Parkersburg; two grandchildren, Kari (Trent) Alberts of Sully, Iowa, and Brent Kolder of Aplington; five great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Elise and Trace Alberts & Kenedie and Adelyn Kolder; four brothers-inlaw; four sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ivadean on September 28, 2012, son-in-law, Randy Kolder, and two sisters, Henrietta Frey and Wilma Oldenburger.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of arrangements. (319)346-1534. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com

Dennis and Sharon Bartels Dennis Bartels, 75, and Sharon Bartels, 73, both of Parkersburg, died on Friday, December 2, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident north of Parkersburg.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at First Congregational Church in Parkersburg, with Pastor Mark Eggleston officiating. The pianist was Randy Aalderks and he sang “I Bowed on My Knees” and “O Holy Night” and the congregational hymns were “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” The casketbearers were Levi Whitmire, Jaxson Brouwer, Hunter Brouwer, Alex Bartels, Aaron Bartels, and Nick Cordes. The honorary casketbearers were Ashley Wangsness, Amber Cordes, Alyssa Bartels, Kolbie Wangsness, Brylie Wangsness, Kaden Wangsness and Baby Cordes. The interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.

Dennis was born the son of Edward and Lydia (Johnson) Bartels on October 10, 1941, rural Aplington. He attended Parkersburg High School and graduated in 1960.

Sharon was born the daughter of Echo and Gladys (Geiken) Mennen on October 4, 1943, in Iowa Falls.

She graduated from Aplington High School in 1961.

On June 21, 1963, Dennis and Sharon were united in marriage at the Bethel Reformed Church in rural Aplington. The couple made their home in Parkersburg and moved to their current acreage in 1974, where they farmed and raised cattle. Through the years, Dennis was a school bus driver for the Parkersburg School District.

He also worked at Kyhl’s Chevrolet in Parkersburg, Farmland Foods in Iowa Falls, sold Mooreman Feed, and retired from the University of Northern Iowa Power Plant in Cedar Falls in 2010. Sharon worked at Plastonics in Grundy Center, ASGROW Seed Company in Aplington, and later in food services for the Aplington-Parkersburg Schools.

Dennis and Sharon became members of the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg in 1967. Dennis was a Trustee and Usher. Sharon taught Sunday School, Bible School, and was also a member of the Ladies Guild. The couple enjoyed doing nearly everything together. They were very active in 4-H when their children were younger, taking annual family fishing trips to Minnesota and playing card games with loved ones. Most recently, they enjoyed taking drives throughout the countryside, and would pack a bag in case they decided to spend the night. They often called their children and loved knowing about their daily lives. Most of all, they loved attending their grandchildren’s sporting events and activities on a weekly basis.

Dennis was a member of the Butler County Cattlemen’s Association. He enjoyed hunting, especially with his son, Daran, and his friends and family.

He enjoyed having coffee daily downtown with his friends. Sharon enjoyed golfing, bowling and participated in

Dennis & Sharon Bartels

1941-2016 1943-2016 Services: December 14 at First Congregational Church in Parkersburg

Christmas from page 1 “It’s fun to watch the kids decide whose turn it is to carry the plate of Christmas treats and knock on the door,” Guldager said. “And, even better, is the surprised looks on the faces of those opening the door. We’ve been invited into homes, we’ve gotten hugs, seen tears and lots and lots of heartfelt thank yous!

“Christmas means so many different things to different people, but for those of us involved, I think Christmas simply means love,” she said. “It means appreciating that everyone might not have a home full of extended families,

that some might be experiencing their first Christmas as a widow or widower, or be in Parkersburg for the first time as a new resident, etc. If we can brighten someone’s Christmas, then I think it’s our job to do just that!

“It’s good for all of us,” she said.

“We get just as much out of it as the people do.”

This year’s first Random Acts of Kindness night was Saturday, with the second planned for Wednesday. Anyone wanting to participate can contact Guldager via Facebook.

“The more the merrier,” she said.

Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery

leagues. She had a special bond, and a close-knit relationship with her nine sisters that did many, many activities together.

Dennis and Sharon are survived by three children: Stacy (Steve) Whitmire, of Parkersburg; Daran (Mary) Bartels, of Newton; and Shelby (Dan) Brouwer, of Aplington; eight grandchildren: Ashley Wangsness, Amber (Nick) Cordes, Levi Whitmire, Alex Bartels, Alyssa Bartels, Aaron Bartels, Hunter Brouwer, and Jaxson Brouwer; three great-grandchildren: Kolbie and Brylie Wangsness, and Kaden Wangsness and one great-granddaughter on the way; Sharon’s sisters, Marjorie Junker, of Parkersburg; Irma (Clarence) Diekman, of Waverly; Joyce (Ronald) Brocka, of Parkersburg; Shirley Lupkes, of Parkersburg; Janice Johnson, of Parkersburg; Glenda VanderHolt, of Parkersburg; Carol (Wayne) Aukes, of Wellsburg; Judy (Larry) Pruisner, of Parkersburg; and Kathy (Larry) Koppedryer, of Waverly; and many nieces and nephews.

They were both preceded in death by their parents, and four brothers-in-law: John Junker, LeRoy Lupkes, Harlan Johnson, and Willard VanderHolt.

The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family and online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com

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Have a safe and wonderful Holiday.

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Cheap Seats TEN YEARS AGO

December 20, 2006 In 2005, Operation Christmas Child packed and delivered 7.6 million shoe boxes worldwide and delivered them to 95 different countries. Each giftfilled shoe box brings joy and the good news of God’s love.

The Aplington-Parkersburg girls’ basketball team received contributions from all 14 players in their 61-26 victory over NU High Tuesday night in Parkersburg. The outcome was never in doubt as the Falcons outscored the Panthers 29-5 during the final 11 ½ minutes of the first half to take a commanding 31-8 lead at halftime.

TWENTY YEARS AGO

December 18, 1996 Bob and Vivian Moore of Cedar Falls (formerly of New Hartford) have established a scholarship fund at the University of Northern Iowa. Following Bob and Vivian’s death, this fund will be used for a scholarship to a resident of Butler County at the time of the person’s high school graduation or for a person living in Butler County at the time the person applies for the scholarship.

Winners of the Parkersburg Christmas Lighting Contest included, First place: Ron Kolder; Second place: Betty Truax; Third place: Rose Brooks and Ethel Meikle. The contest committee was very impressed with all the town’s decorations. It really made Parkersburg look festive.

Menard Koop of New Hartford received the Butler County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting in Des Moines Dec. 4. Iowa Farm Bureau Ed Widerstein made the presentation to Koop, who is the county Farm Bureau president.

THIRTY YEARS AGO

December 17, 1986 The 1986 nomination deadline for candidates to the Butler County Hall of Fame is drawing near. Candidates may be nominated by any citizen of Butler County between Jan. 1, 1986 and Dec. 31, 1986.

The Butler County Cattlemen and Cowbelles are searching for candidates to compete for the title of 1987 Butler County Beef Queen. The candidate must be an unmarried female who resides on a Butler County farm where beef is raised. She must be a high school graduate and not more than 21 years old by Aug. 31, 1987.

The Butler County Farm Bureau received four gold and four silver stars at the Iowa Farm Bureau recognition and awards program for 1986. Larry Backer, president, and Jay Scrage, county president, accepted the awards.

Former Parkersburg residents Mel and Laura Onnen will celebrate their golden anniversary Dec. 27, 1986, at the Club Escodriller in Perry, Iowa.

In a close and exciting game Saturday night, the Parkersburg boys’ basketball team defeated New Hartford 60-58. Derek Etjen’s free throws allowed the Crusaders to recapture a lead they had let slip away in the fourth quarter before Jeff Wetzig added a rebound and free throw to help finish off the Hawks.

FORTY YEARS AGO

December 22, 1976 The final bicentennial event of the year will be the third annual Christmas open house at the Parkersburg Historical Home Sunday, Dec. 26 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served served and the public is cordially invited. There will be a brief dedication program for the recently built school bell tower, and a time capsule will be sealed inside the bell tower.

People in Parkersburg seem to be greatly concerned about problems with youth and the way the schools are run. Anyway, questions on a community survey related to those topics evoked many responses. The community survey was conducted last spring. Results have been made available this fall through the Butler County Extension Office in Allison. Extra copies of the summary survey may be obtained there.

The Parkersburg Elementary students would like to invite you, the public, to their Christmas program to be held Wednesday. The program will be presented at the high school at 7:00.

The Parkersburg Crusaderettes increased their record to 8-0, 6-0 in the conference, last Tuesday night by defeating the Aplington girls 77-71.Becky Studnicka led the forward court by pouring in 32 points. Donna Mulder and Brenda Adelmund followed with 26 and 16 points, respectively.

FIFTY YEARS AGO

December 21, 1966 Santa Claus will be in Parkersburg Friday at 2:30 p.m. He will pass out his usual treats to the kids. Parkersburg has completed its schedule of three drawings and has given away 135 prizes the past three weeks.

Christmas is near at hand. The Christmas season and spirit in Parkersburg really starts to be exciting (according to a group of first-graders) when Uncle Richard Mulder lights the big tree and decorates his place.

The Albion Dandy Dozen 4-H club held its regular meeting December 5 at the elementary school. Before our meeting the girls went Christmas Caroling around town.

Homemakers’ preference for fresh turkey over frozen and for hens over toms must be based on tradition says Roberta Rickler, extension assistant, because scientific testing and tasting has not proven one better than the other.

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By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News Review Christmas is one of those times each year that takes on a very special meaning from both a secular and spiritual level. This is possibly the only day all year where both Christians and non-believers alike share the celebration of what I consider the year’s second most sacred Christian holiday.

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is sharing traditions held by each family. Do you attend Christmas Eve church services? When do you exchange gifts? What does Christmas dinner look like? What other things might you do to celebrate the holiday season?

Tradition is actually an area of my life that’s changed a little bit in the past couple of years. Until last year I usually spent the holidays with either my family in Florida or, on a couple of instances, alone. The latter is one of the hardest things about not having family in the area ... it can be the worst day of the year.

Lynnette and I started dating a little less than two years ago. Once I realized that our relationship was likely to last awhile, I started looking forward to the holiday season. As I mentioned in my Thanksgiving column last month, I certainly felt some fear and uncertainty entering the holidays, though a lot of that passed once we got through Thanksgiving.

It was a few weeks before Christmas that we sat down and talked about what Christmas was like in each of our families. As I was in essence a guest of her family (which lives in the Cedar Valley), I knew that a lot of what I needed to do was simply adapt to what they did, though there was also a part of me that hoped to integrate at least a little of what our family had done as well. This is one of those times when I realize why I love Lynnette ... that she understood that some of the Jensen traditions were as important to me as her family’s were to her.

Though our families are quite different — I come from a little more of a blue collar lineage while hers is a little more on the white collar side — finding common ground among our traditions didn’t prove to be difficult.

We agreed that Christmas should be a combination of meaningful worship and family fun ... remembering the reason for the season while also trying to rekindle the fun and frivolity of our youth.

Something new to me was attending Christmas Eve church service. I’ve never been a huge Christmas Eve service attender simply because that had never been a huge priority in my life. My parents aren’t regular church goers and I’d tended to stay away from my own church when I’ve been home simply to avoid the larger crowd and also because I didn’t really want to acknowledge that it was Christmas. Lynnette’s family attends one of the largest churches in the Cedar Valley and even that was packed to standing-room-only, so that was a bit of an eye opener and the service was extremely meaningful.

After that our family traditions were fairly similar. As when I was growing up, they have a light meal and then family time. Their traditions included Christmas carols around the piano (which my family didn’t do) followed by an exchange of gifts.

Christmas morning was the time that Lynnette and I got to spend together.

Something we decided to do for each other was exchange stockings, something we both remembered fondly from when we were kids. Then we had breakfast together and exchanged our gifts. Last year we didn’t quite get through that before the time came to get ready for Christmas dinner at the home of some family friends whom I’d met for the first time on Thanksgiving. The best part of the day came when we got home. As I opened one of my final gifts from her I suddenly got big-eyed and realized that we had gotten each other the same thing ... as I realized it I quickly grabbed the same gift to give her so that we could open them together.

Christmas shopping is fun for me. I usually go to the store with a general idea of what I’m looking for but certainly not knowing exactly. There’s just something about not having to think too much about it. And the gifts I am giving this year show that - ranging from the practical (one of which I’m actually considering not wrapping) to the fun.

Aside from the fun, however, we also try to do what we do while remembering the reason for the season. Christmas is about celebrating Jesus’ birth, without which we wouldn’t have this most wonderful time of the year.

Merry Christmas. Here’s hoping it’s a special time for both you and your family.

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Merry Christmas This is my Merry Christmas column. I am sitting in my office wondering where in the world this past year went! Didn’t we just turn the calendar to 2016 and now we are getting set to turn to 2017!

It seems the more I age, the more I sometimes forget what’s really important in life. I am one of those people who save their vacation days for a real “emergency� and when that doesn’t happen (thankfully!) I have to scramble to schedule days off at the end of the year before I lose them!

People are quick to tell me that the world will not fall apart if I am not in the office a day. Not sure if that means they are well prepared to handle what comes up or that I am not needed! I will acknowledge they can usually handle most things that come up on a daily basis. Today Holly is watching the weather reports and stressing out about the beef weigh-in scheduled for Saturday, December 17th. I am so glad I don’t have to make the decision of whether to hold it, postpone it or cancel it until next year.

What’s important to you this Christmas? Is it the presents or the presence?

Is it the gifts or The Gift? This is my second Christmas without Mom; I miss her each and every day and cling to the promise of seeing her again one day!

Every day we listen to the news and hear of more shootings, more abuse, more unrest in the world and I wonder when this will end. That baby that came many years ago has to be looking down and wondering when also.

Here is my Merry Christmas wish to my faithful readers with a hope for each of you to have a most blessed Christmas!

May each of you enjoy peace, joy and happiness this Christmas Even if your hearts may be saddened by a loss this past year.

Remember that you only have today; that’s why it’s called the “present� so Recognize what’s most important to you, be if faith, family, or friends Yet remembering that to have a friend, one must be a friend.

Choose to remain fair and impartial in all your dealings while Having an open mind and listening to proposed changes.

Resist the urge to say “But, we’ve always done it that way!� and instead Invest yourself in being the change you want to see.

Step out of your comfort zone and Teach someone else how to do something you enjoy.

Make each day count; it will never come again.

Always take time to listen more, talk less, feel more and Stress less. It isn’t about you; it’s about “the presence�.

A very Merry Christmas and wishes for a Happy New Year from the staff at Butler County Extension & Outreach!

CSIF Conference to focus on managing risk on your farm Industry experts to provide strategies to improve profitability The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its twelfth annual Farming for the Future Conference January 19 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames.

This year’s conference, themed “Managing Risk on Your Farm,� features a dynamic line-up of speakers who will help livestock farmers understand the financial programs available to them, provide strategies on ways to manage risk, provide insight on how to develop a business plan and set up a farm business, and provide record keeping tips.

Mike Pearson, host of Market to Market, will kick off the event by providing an outlook for farm markets and the global trends impacting these markets, and offer strategies for longterm success on the farm.

Other industry experts include Alejandro Plastina with Iowa State University, who will offer insight into managing risk through communication; Tim Meyer with Producers Livestock Credit Corporation, who will discuss risk management strategies on livestock farms; Don Timmins with Timmins, Jacobsen & Strawhacker, LLP, who will talk about setting up your farm business and tax planning considerations; Jim Venner with Ag Visions Enterprises, LLC, whowill explain how to develop a farm business plan; and Morgan Waldeier with Timmins, Jacobsen & Strawhacker, LLP, who will explain the basics of farm record keeping. “The Coalition received a record

number of inquiries from livestock farmers over the past year - many from young people wanting to get into farming, but weren’t sure where to start or how to secure financing to make their dream of farming a reality,� said Brian Waddingham, executive director of CSIF. “We also heard from many well-established livestock farmers looking for assistance to diversify their farms due to low commodity prices and relatively high land costs.

This year’s Farming for the Future Conference will provide insight to help all of Iowa’s livestock farmers better understand ways to manage risk and succeed in the long-run.�

Registration, including a complimentary lunch, is free if completed by Jan. 13. A $20 fee will be charged for registrations after Jan. 13. For more information about the conference and to register, visit www.supportfarmers. com/conference or call 1-800-9322436. Space is limited.

The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers was created by farmers to help farmers raise livestock successfully and responsibly. It’s a joint partnership involving the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Egg Council, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Turkey Federation and Midwest Dairy Association.

The non-profit, non-partisan organization provides assistance to farmers at no cost. CSIF does not lobby or develop policy. Farm families wanting a helping hand can contact the coalition at 1-800-932-2436.

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Maple Manor Wednesday December 21 - MMV: This morning we begin with exercising. After we get that done, we will be listening to some fun winter stories!

This afternoon we will have our family Christmas Party! Gary Ireland will be here for entertainment at 2 p.m. We will then have social hour while we wait for Santa to bring our gifts! At 6:30 p.m. we will be playing some bible trivia! Assisted Living: Happy Birthday Helen! At 2 p.m. a movie and some popcorn is on the calendar!

Just being able to relax is always fun!

Home Delivered Meals: Bruschetta Chicken Bake, Parsley Bu Noodles, Wax Beans, and Turtle Brownie.

Thursday December 22 – MMV Exercise is up this morning as usual!

After exercise we will work out our brains with some morning trivia! This afternoon we will all gather around to read The Christmas Story! When we finish up with that, we will gather for social hour. Katie will be here at 3:30 for our weekly group session! Please come out and see her in action. She is

wonderful! Tonight at 6:30 Bubba’s Band will be here getting us moving in our seats! Assisted Living: This morning we will be out to lunch with Deanna! After lunch we will do a little shopping in Iowa Falls! What’s better than lunch and shopping?! At 1:30 Dominoes will be offered! Home Delivered Meals: Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Country Trio Veggies, and Fruited Gelatin.

Friday December 23 -MMV: At 2 we will have BINGO! The Who will be here to assist us! Thank you for coming in and helping! After Bingo we will have our social hour. At 3:30 we will finish our Bible Study that we missed earlier this week! This evening at 6:30 we will try our hand at a new game. Story Scenarios is a fun way to make a story great! Assisted Living: Social Hour Tea Time will begin at 3 p.m. This evening we will have our family Christmas Party! We love the Christmas season! Home Delivered Meals: Baked Scrod Fillet, Mini Baker Potatoes, Broccoli Cuts, and Red

Velvet Cake Roll.

Saturday December 24 - MMV: Merry Christmas Eve! At 1 we are going to get in the mood with a Christmas movie and hot chocolateLawrence Welk will also be available at 7 p.m. Assisted Living: Ice cream social begins at 5:30 p.m. Home Delivered Meals: Chili, Crackers, Cottage Cheese w/ peaches, and a Cinnamon Roll.

Sunday December 25 - MMV: Merry Christmas to all!

We will have Coffee and Fellowship at 3:15pm. After that we will be joined by the Bethel Reformed Church for worship at 4 p.m. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to help us! This evening at 7:30 p.m. we will be enjoying Sunday Night Football for those that would be interested! Home Delivered Meals: Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Sunshine Carrots, Roll, and Pumpkin Pie. Monday December 26 - MMV: We will be working on our exercise at 10:30! At 10:45 we will work on some

hard brain teasers! Keeps our brains working! At 2 p.m. cocktail hour will begin! pm. At 3:30 we will work on a craft project! At 7:30 pm we will have football on for anyone who wants to see! Assisted Living: Bingo at 1:30 p.m.! Come on down and play! Home Delivered Meals: Maple BBQ Pork Loin, Scalloped Potatoes, Cauliflower w/cheese, and Ice Cream Cup. Tuesday December 27 - MMV: We will start out with exercise at 10:30. After we finish that up, we will study some word games! At 1 we will try out our hockey skills with some table hockey!! After we work up an appetite, we will all gather around for our social time!! At 6:30 we will dance around to some music from the 60’s!

Assisted Living: At 5:30 our bible study group will gather! Home Delivered Meals: Herb Baked Chicken, Garden Herbed Rice, Broccoli Casserole, and Banana Coffee Cake.

Butler County Community Foundation Grant Applications due December 31 The deadline to submit applications to the Butler County Community Foundation for its 2017 grant cycle is midnight (CST) December 31, 2016.

Grants are awarded to projects in the following areas: art and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation and human service.

The online grant application may be found on the Community Foundation’s website at www.butlerccf.org.

Grant recipients will be announced in March 2017. Completed applications

must be submitted no later than midnight (CST) December 31, 2016 to be considered for funding.

First-time grant applicants should contact Dotti Thompson, Program Manager, at (319) 243-1358 prior to submitting an application. Grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) designated organization (or government entity) serving Butler County in order to be considered for funding.

For more information, please contact the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa at (319) 287-9106.

Aplington Women’s Club meets The Aplington Women’s Club met Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the community center for its Christmas party. It welcomed two visitors, Lila Groeneveld and Jenny Kramer. After the business meeting, members enjoyed snacks brought by all and shared

Christmas memories. Also, Norma Burman, Sandy Stoehr and Kay Eilers were the lucky ladies to win door prizes. The next meeting will be January 10. Merry Christmas and happy new year.

Mark Your Calendars: Holiday Hours: The Library will be closed Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 26. The Library will again be closed on Saturday, December 31 and Monday, January 2. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season! Don’t forget to stop by the Library and pick up a favorite movie, game or video.

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

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

Bingo starts up Tuesday, January

31 at 1 p.m. Prizes are needed so drop those off today!

New DVD’s: Pete’s Christmas, Jason Bourne and the Secret Life of Pets Calendar of Events: Tuesday, December 27: Adult Book Group meets at 4 p.m.

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

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Love Karissa

Dear Santa,

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I want an Iowa Haekeye shirt and a gymnastics mat and a Iowa Hawkeyes blancket and fussy socks.

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Love Collin

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Dear Santa,

I would like a Polaroid camera, a dog, and a cat!

Love, Abby

I would like a white paper, markers, crayons, and rainbow paper!

Love, Carsyn

I wunt som uv tris and a Flipzoo and a fon.

Love Elen

Dear Santa,

I would like a Kindle Fire and Bronco, Hawkeye, or Vikings football cards.

Love, Joe

Dear Santa,

I would like an American Girl locker and locker accessories!

Love, Bell S.

Dear Santa,

I would like a mini bake oven, a bike, shoes, and level D books!

Love, Mayzie

Dear Santa,

I would like a dog and a turtle stuffed animal!

Love, Dayton

Dear Santa,

I would like an ipad, a 3D Xbox, and a cup!

Love, Blake

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I want a hachobj.

Love Kylar

Dear Santa,

I would like ONE thing…a Dom and Rex Lego set!

Love, Max

I wan a staft hader. Ples giv me 100 Dolrs so I cand to to the bech.

Love Greta

Dear Santa,

PlEAse bring me a drone and a FOOtBAll WatER BottLe. Love Akex Jacobson

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a Dol Hos for R Qchet.

Love Nicholas

Mrs. Vanderholt Kindergarten

Dear Santa,

I would like a blanket, a book, and a dog!

Love, Lorna

Dear Santa,

I would like a dog and a ninja!

Love, Penny

Dear Santa,

I would like a three letter people…

Ms. J, Ms. E, and Ms. T. Love, Trevor

Dear Santa,

I want a Mebow game. I also want games for my family so we can learn how to take turns.

Love, Donovan

I would like Shopkins, boots, and letter people!

Love, Malea

Dear Santa,

I would like a phone, a bar mat for gymnastics, and the American Girl doll named McKenna!

Love, Aubree

I would like a robot car!

Love, Kaiden

Dear Santa,

I would like some legos, a teenage mutant ninja sound effect weapon, Pokemon cards, a Pokemon book, and an iphone!

Love, Izzack

Dear Santa,

I would like an ipad, a par with a mat under it, and baby doll!

Love, Ireland

Dear Santa,

I would like Shopkins and a phone full of Barbie games!

Love, Claire T.

Dear Santa,

I would like a white car, American Girl doll clothes, and an ipod!

Love, Adelyn

Dear Santa,

I want snuggles from the puppy.

I also want a big combine. I want a stuffed elf on the shelf too. I would like a new couch for my mom, I hope it will make her happy so she will say “yes” more often to me. I also want flowers for my grandma.

Love, Ty

Dear Santa,

Please can you bring me a pool? I want an elf on the shelf and a pool.

Love, Ashley

Dear Santa,

I want a red Christmas suit and a red hat. I also want a ghost costume and an elf on the shelf too.

Love, Parker

Dear Santa,

For Christmas, I want a Doc Clinic that is for animals and has a lot of bows. I also would like carpet in my room.

Love, Emaleigh Onken

I want a bow and arrow for Christmas and a necklace for my mom.

Love, Sam

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa, Dear Santa,

I want a pointer. For my mom, I want new smelly markers, an iPad, and a phone. I also want a new backpack for my sister.

Love, ChyAnn

Dear Santa,

I Want one miLLion Dollur.

Love Noah

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa, Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like Star Wars Lagos, pully and a jet pack, a halter, a car, a million dollars, a billion dollars, nigh vissen goggls, a trillean dollars.

Sincerely, Tyler DeBerg

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa, Dear Santa,

I would like an Xbox and Criss Cross Crash!

Love, Tate A.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I wonet thowSinS of DolrsS. I wonet 10 mor SistrS. I Wonet 10000 Boy KomiKBooks. I Wonet tow elfS on Shelf for ChriSMis. Wot I rilly Wont for ChriSMiS iS at lySt One or tow BoBye BoyS for My Bruthr for ChriSmiS. Love, Unsigned

Dear Santa,

I whot a shopckins happ plase moster high dol.

Sincerely, Kklee Babcoc

I want Lea Clark that amircin girl doll, a Ipad, a phone, clothes, socks, books, a comepurter, big stuff animals, a fit bit, ice cream, a gymnastics beal and laptop for christmas this year.

Sincerely, Sophie Berends

Dear Santa,

I want skool brake for ewr.

I want a xbox 1. Rivel nerf gun. Iowa Hawkeys girsey, Star Wars Batalfront.

I pad air? Wii u? One hundred nerf gun.

Sincerely, Wesley Shirks

Mrs. Peters Kindergarten

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I wana dog named Alaska. I wun no rolerdiads, skoer, 1,000,000 doller, kanolx books, an no Ipad, Kanpooter, soks, Yolax revs, Brams, frumpil, rokin good tro, a biger room, Iaw State clos and blaket, and 1,00,000,000,000,000 doller.

Sincerely, Makena Van Mill

Dear Santa,

Mrs. Schipper Kindergarten

I would like letter people, a phone full of Barbie games, and a jump rope!

Love, Charlee H.

I want a Falcons helmet and uniform. I also want a hot wheels car track. I want a cowboy uniform too. I also want a Chisel Plow.

Love, Austen

Dear Santa,

I want an art set, a puppy, a stuffed animal, a nurf gun, and clothes for my mommy.

Love, Savannah

Dear Santa,

Please I want a Batman to, a Bow and arrow.

Love, Miguel

Dear Santa,

I want for Christmas is a baby cradle. For my mom a baby boy.

Love, McKenna

Dear Santa,

I want a nerf gun.

Love, Fenix

Dear Santa,

I want a ne train set, Love, Tripp

Dear Santa,

I want a bow and arrow, batman nerf gun and a barbie for my sister.

Love, Blake

ECLIPSE News-Review | Wednesday, December 21, 2016 • 7

The story of Christmas

By Ryan Harvey Mid-America Publishing 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.�

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you, our loyal readers.

My family and I would like to wish you nothing but the best of health and good will in 2017.

Ryan L. Harvey, of Hampton, is the president and CEO for Mid-America Publishing Corporation. He can be reached at ryanharvey.map@gmail. com

A-P Winter Concert

The Aplington-Parkersburg Concert Choir sings “O Holy Night� during last Monday’s high school Christmas concert at the High School auditorium.

(John Jensen/Eclipse News-Review photo)

The Aplington-Parkersburg Women’s Choir sings “Carol of the Bells� during last Monday’s high school Christmas concert at the High School auditorium. (John Jensen/Eclipse News-Review photo)

Parkersburg, New Hartford EMS units awarded $25,000 grants Both the Parkersburg and New Hartford Emergency Medical Service (EMS) units have been awarded $25,000 grants from the American Heart Association as part of Mission: Lifeline, an American Heart Association community-based initiative aimed at improving the system of care for heart attack patients throughout rural Iowa.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans have the most serious type of heart attack known as an ST-elevated myocardial infarction, or STEMI, in which blood flow is completely blocked to a portion of the heart.

Unless the blockage is eliminated quickly, the patient’s life is at serious risk. Currently, around two-thirds of STEMI patients fail to receive the best available treatments to restore blood flow. Mission: Lifeline seeks to save lives by closing the gaps that separate STEMI patients from timely access to appropriate treatments.

Hospitals involved in Mission: Lifeline are part of a system that ensures STEMI patients get the right care they need, as quickly as possible. Mission: Lifeline focuses on improving the system of care for these patients and at the same time improving care for all heart attack patients in Iowa. “We are truly grateful to the American Heart Association and the Helmsley Charitable Trust for this grant,� said Tammy Fleshner from Parkers-

The Parkersburg Historical Society accepted a $5,300 grant from the Allan and Fayette Meyer Trust last Monday to be used for sidewalk repairs around the home. Garg Papenheim (back, third from left) presented the grant and is pictured with Historical Society officers. (John Jensen/Eclipse News-Review photo) $GYHUWLVLQJ LV ZHOO UHDG (YHQ D $IWHU DOO [ \RX DUH UHDGLQJ WKLV DGYHUWLVHPHQW

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In collaboration with stakeholders representing hospitals, individual ambulance services and regional EMS Medical Directors, the project will enhance many critical elements of an optimal STEMI system of care: a system-wide data tool for quality measurement and improvement; ongoing medical provider training and STEMI education; coordination of protocols for rural EMS and hospital personnel; regional plans for rapid transport of patients; and a public education campaign on heart attack symptoms and the need to call 9-1-1. Funding focused on enhancing rural systems is being awarded for hospitals and ambulance services to enhance 12 L ECG equipment and training.

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From the Falcons’ Desk Character leadership class delivers care packages

A-P to host Coaches Versus Cancer event

By JOSEPH MARTINDALE Aplington-Parkersburg High School PARKERSBURG — On the week of January 13, the Aplington-Parkersburg and Union coaches, along with their students and community, will be hosting an event at the A-P boys’ basketball game. There will be a pot with the money that is collected.

During halftime there will be a 3-point shootout between A-P boys’ basketball

head coach Aaron Thomas and Union coach Tyler Edwards. There will also be a game of knockout available for community members. Half of the pot will be awarded to the winner of the knockout game, and the other half will go to the American Cancer Society.

There will also be a pre-game silent auction, as well as purple American Cancer Society T-shirts, long sleeves, and sweatshirts available.

By KAITLIN MARLETTE Last trimester, right before Thanksgiving, Aplington-Parkersburg High School’s character leadership class donated care packages to the PICU at The University Of Iowa Children’s Hospital. What originally sparked this idea was Mrs. Erin Huddleson, who is a special education teacher at the high school. Her daughter, Haydn, has been in and out of The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital with surgeries and heart defects. Mrs. Huddleson loved how people would randomly deliver care packages to get her through the day or week. Mrs. Huddleson contacted Mr. Thomas and Mr. Flanigan about the school doing something like that. Mr. Berkey had Mrs. Huddleson share her story with the character leadership class and tell about how she’d like to give back. As a result, the class took on the project.

The class collected money and other donations to be put into gift bags for children and parents in the hospital.

The 25 bags included toys, games, puzzles, snacks, gum, and basic items like chapstick, lotion, toiletries as well as inspirational/personal messages.

On November 22nd, Natalee Morris, Kassi Rice, and Dani Johnson from the character leadership class along with Mrs. Huddleston went to The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and delivered these packages. They met with a few people from Child Life who were going to deliver the packages for them. Due to confidentiality and possible illnesses, they were not allowed to go into the individual hospital rooms. The packages are going to be delivered to the PICU and two other pediatric floors. Additionally, Mrs. Huddleson was able to take the students around to different parts of the hospital and introduce them to various doctors, nurses, and other staff members. The staff has decided to give out the care packages around Christmas time.

The new selection for the Brown Bag Book Club is: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. There are plenty of copies available, and the date for discussion is Monday, January 9, at noon. Book review from Amazon: “Francie Nolan, avid reader, penny-candy connoisseur, and adroit observer of human nature, has much to ponder in colorful, turn-of-the-century Brooklyn. She grows up with a sweet, tragic father, a severely realistic mother, and an aunt who gives her love too freely--to men, and to a brother who will always be the favored child. Francie learns early the meaning of hunger and the value of a penny. She is her father’s child--romantic and hungry for beauty. But she is her mother’s child, too--deeply practical and in constant need of truth. Like the Tree of Heaven that grows out of cement or through cellar gratings, resourceful Francie struggles against all odds to survive and thrive. Betty Smith’s poignant, honest novel created a big stir when it was first published over 50 years ago.

Her frank writing about life’s squalor was alarming to some of the more genteel society, but the book’s humor and pathos ensured its place in the realm of classics--and in the hearts of readers, young and old.”

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by Susan Warren, The Bourbon Kings

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Lisa Perry, All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, The Lost Girls by Allison Brennan.

New Non-Fiction: Guinness World Records 2017, Guy Fieri Family Food.

New DVDs: Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule, Secret Life of Pets, Snowtime!, Jason Bourne.

Calendar of Events: Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesday Morning Story Time 1011 a.m.

Dec. 24-26 Library Closed for Christmas Dec. 31-Jan. 2, 2017 Library Closed for New Years Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Clothes Closet 6-7:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 Friends of the Library Meeting 8:30 a.m.

Jan. 9 Brown Bag Book Club at noon.

Jan. 10 Library Board Meeting 4:45 p.m.

Jan. 11, 25 W.O.W. (Wacky-OutWednesdays) 1-3 p.m.

No Pajama Storytime in January.

Library Hours: Monday 10-8 Tuesday 10-5:30 Wednesday 10-8 Thursday 10-5:30 Friday 10-5:30 Saturday 10-1 Website: http://www.parkersburg.lib. ia.us Email: library@parkersburg.lib.ia.us Phone: 319-346-2442

Chamber of Commerce names Shop Local winners The Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce Wednesday announced the 12 winners in their Shop Local campaign. Each winner will receive $118. Winners included Jo Schipper, Mike Sharp, Pat Whitlatch, Janet E. Johnson, Noreen Matura, Ashley Junker, Harold Anderson, Analise Junker, Madison Ely, Sharon Schipper, Sam Aukes and Tony Finch. Pictured drawing names of winners are Chamber Director Tasha Finch and Duane Carstens.

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Claas Kampman will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Thursday, December 29th with a family dinner and card shower. Claas was born in rural Parkersburg to William & Hermine (planteur) Kampman and married Esther Mulder on December 29, 1948. She passed away on December 31, 1989. They had 4 children: Barb

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Church Services PARKERSBURG BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 701 3RD AVE 319-346-2028 Handicap Accessible www.bethelparkersburg Facebook: Bethel Parkersburg Thursday, December 22 9 a.m. - Quilting Saturday, December 24 7 p.m. - Candlelight Worship/ Holy Communion Sunday, December 25 9 a.m. --- Christmas Day Worship/ Holy Communion 10 a.m. --- Coffee/Fellowship

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

Friday: 7:30 a.m. - St. Patrick, Parkersburg HOPE REFORMED CHURCH 611 4th St. 319-346-1575 HopeInParkersburg.org Pastor John White Saturday, December 24 7 p.m. - Christmas Eve service Sunday, December 25 10 a.m. - Worship (Live Webcast of Service) Camp Hope PARKERSBURG CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor Rus Boersma 807 Grant St., Parkersburg (Handicapped Accessible) Live streaming of Sunday services at: www.parkersburg-crc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. - Sunday School 6 p.m. Evening Worship Wednesday: 9 a.m. - Prayer Time 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. - Life Plus and Young Peoples Society 1:30 p.m. - Sunshine Circle (1st & 3rd Wednesday) PARKERSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse (Handicap Accessible) 319-346-1076 Sunday 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service 11:30 - Fellowship Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Bible Study at the church Thursday 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study at Sue T’s house (812 4th St.)

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

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

APLINGTON APLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Elton LaBree 1003 Nash St. Aplington, IA 50604 www.aplingtonbaptistchurch.org facebook.com/ AplingtonBaptistChurch 319-347-2311 - Church ”Imperfect People Sharing the

Perfect Savior” SUNDAY 9:15 a.m. - Worship Service 10:15 a.m. - Fellowship 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School Small Group Bible Studies (Call office for information) WEDNESDAY 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Early Herd (StuCo Center) 6:20 p.m. - AWANA 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. - Herd (StuCo Center) APLINGTON EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Michael McLane Wednesday, December 21 6:30 a.m. - Bible Study 3:30 p.m. - Early Herd 6:20 p.m. - Awana 6:30 p.m. - The Herd Sunday, December 25 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service 10:30 a.m. - Fellowship following worship service 6:00 p.m. - 180 Tuesday, December 20 6:30 a.m. - Prayer for Church BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Pastor Scott Summers www.bethelreformedchurch.org Thursday, December 22 7-8 a.m. - Walk away the pounds Saturday, December 24 6 p.m. - Sunday School Christmas Program Sunday, December 25 Morning Worship Service: 9 a.m.

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

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Christmas and the Special Speck of dust called Earth The Hubble Space Telescope has allowed us to peer into the far reaches of the galaxy as has no other telescope. One of its most amazing images is called the Hubble Ultra-Deep Field. In this iconic photo what appear to be stars are actually galaxies, about 10,000 of them. Some are 13 billion light years away. Each galaxy contains billions of stars each. Yet, this image reveals only one fortieth millionth of the sky, according to Dr. Edward J. Weiler, former Chief Scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope. He states, “If you wanted a human analogy, go out on a clear night, get a standard sewing needle, hold it up at arm’s length and look at the hole in the sewing needle.

That’s the size of the sky you’re seeing portrayed here.”

Dr. Weiler puts our physical presence in the universe in perspective. “We live on a small rock called the Earth, which orbits a routine star called the Sun. And the sun is one of hundreds of billions of stars in our galaxy. And, sorry, our galaxy isn’t really that special. It’s just one of hundreds of billions of galaxies.” * Christmas, however, reminds us that in spite of our seemingly inconsequential physical presence in the vast cosmos we humans are of supreme value to the Creator/Sustainer of it all! So important to Him are we that He came to us as one of us! Incredible as it seems, this great God, revealed as triune in nature through His interaction with us throughout human history, as recorded in the Biblical narrative, sent His Son, the second member of His triune personhood, to earth. The name given to Him is Jesus, but He’s also given many other names, including Immanuel, which means, God with us.

We are a visited planet, by none other than God Himself! The Son of God had been forever the Second Person in the triune Godhead, not in a human form but as spirit, for God is spirit. But Christmas celebrates the unimaginable truth that He forever changed His nature in the physical sense by taking on human form! Even now, Jesus, ascended back to heaven with a resurrected body (that’s another story, a story we’ll save for Easter) is in a human physical form, not just as spirit, which He was for all of eternity before His incarnation as one of us. He forever changed His nature for us!

Yes, this little speck of obscure dust we call Earth that seems lost in this vast universe is near and dear to God, so much so that He came to us and became one of us, to rescue us, so that we might be part of His unfolding eternal plans! And, further, if He has so focused His loving attention on this speck of dust in such a vast universe then He certainly has no trouble giving His personal attention to each and every one of us, though we number in the billions.

Yes, Christmas means the Creator/Sustainer God of the universe has come to our planet and entered into human history. What can make Christmas even more special is when we allow Him to enter the inner world of our own heart and let Him rule our own unfolding personal history! “‘The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ (which means ‘God with us’)”. (Matthew 1:23) * Information is from the Real Clear Science web site Merry Christmas!

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Here, many of our friends on the streets have developed addictions. These may have been what caused them to first become in the situation where they are, or they may have become a means of coping after they had given up hope.

Either way, a battle is being waged inside of them and it is one which they have little chance of winning if they try to do it on their own Thus, we have connections to rehabilitation programs that can help them, and the power of prayer is an awesome weapon as well.

Just yesterday, I was so proud when my friend came up to me during our breakfast program and told me that he had been “dry” from alcohol for eight days now. Last week was when he entered a program to help himself. He had a smile on his face and I could see the pride in his eyes of his great accomplishment. Change was in the air.

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Monday, December 12: • Officers executed a traffic stop. • 9:42 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 250th St. and Upland Ave. • 3:35 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of N. Johnson St. and Railroad St. • 7:49 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 400 block of Parriott St. • 9:39 p.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 11300 block of Highway 3. • 10:43 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 25500 block of Highway 3.

Tuesday, December 13: • Officers executed three traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, and assisted a motorist. • 7:40 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 255th St. and Highway 14. • 9:14 a.m.: Officers received a bur-

glary report in the 100 block of S. 1st St. • 11:31 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 30800 block of 130th St. • 1:56 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 500 block of West St. • 5:41 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Beaver Valley St. and Willow Ave. • 6:14 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 18500 block of Highway 57.

Wednesday, December 14: • Officers executed five traffic stops and assisted with four medical calls. • 6:38 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 290th St. and Sinclair Ave. • 11:06 a.m.: Officers took a theft report in the 500 block of W. Traer St., Greene. • 9:31 p.m.: Officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 700 block of N. Cherry St., Shell Rock. Of-

ficers arrested Brandi Thompson, 32, of Shell Rock, and charged her with public intoxication. She was placed in a cell and held for court. • 10:41 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Beaver Valley St. and Willow Ave. Thursday, December 15: • Officers executed three traffic stops and assisted with two medical calls. • 7:26 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 10000 block of Lodge Ave. • 9:18 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 15900 block of Main St. • 11:03 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 5th St. and Locust St. • 11:21 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 400 block of Coates St. • 2:30 p.m.: Officers took a theft report in the 29000 block of 280th St. • 4:47 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity near the intersection of 325th St. and Spring Ave.

• 9:07 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 180th St. and Ridge Ave. • 11:02 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 32500 block of Highway 3.

Friday, December 16: • Officers assisted with a medical call and assisted two motorists. • 7:25 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 800 block of Elm St. • 10:55 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident with minor injuries in the 15800 block of 150th St. • 1:45 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 1100 block of Mason Way. • 3:38 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 600 block of Johnson St. • 4:30 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 400 block of N. Public Road. • 5:42 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 16600 block of Highway 3.

Dike-New Hartford announces first trimester honor roll Dike-New Hartford High School has announced students on its first trimester honor roll. Students with a star (*) Seniors — *Taylor Ahrenholz; *Kelsey Bakken Connor Blough *Katie Camarata; Quanah Caughron Broden Coulter *Elizabeth Cuvelier *Isabella Dietrich Trevor Dumler Haleigh Durnin Emma Eden *Olivia Eiklenborg Hanna Euchner McKenzie Feckers *Bailey Fettkether Emily Fobian Jaxson Foster *Drew Hassebroek *Alexis Hauschildt Noah Heathcott *Hannah Heerkes Dakota Hoeppner Miranda Jacobsen Trent Johnson Adeline Johnston Kaitlyn Kennett Briann Kluiter Kiley Kyhl Ben Latusek *Mallory Laube Madison Lavenz Clayton Mapel Morgan Marx Riley McDivitt Mikayla Michaelsen Zackery Nicol Emily Purdy Benjamin Purdy Linda Roncoroni Nathan Sharp *Madeline Sherwood Tanner Smith Elizabeth Vose Royce Weber Ethan Weichers.

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MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 2016.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Rusty Eddy with members Rex Ackerman and Tom Heidenwirth present. Also present were Sheriff Jason Johnson, Assessor Deb McWhirter and Greg Barnett, Plainfield, Iowa.

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

Board set December 20, 2016 at 9:30 A.M. as the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the FY17 County Budget.

No public comment received.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 A.M. to Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried.

The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on December 6, 2016.

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NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR016624 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS J. BARTELS, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Dennis J. Bartels, Deceased, who died on or about December 2, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, 2016, the last will and testament of Dennis J. Bartels, deceased, bearing the date of the 20th day of May, 1998, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Stacy J. Whitmire, Shelby Brouwer and Daran J. Bartels 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 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 therefore after forever barred.

Dated this 12th day of December, 2016.

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NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR016623 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHARON J. BARTELS, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Sharon J. Bartels, Deceased, who died on or about December 2, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, 2016, the last will and testament of Sharon J. Bartels, deceased, bearing the date of the 20th day of May, 1998, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Stacy J. Whitmire, Shelby Brouwer and Daran J. Bartels 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 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 therefore after forever barred.

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Johnson, Ragsdale in state mat rankings A pair of Dike-New Hartford wrestlers were recognized in the latest rankings released by The Predicament wrestling newsmagazine and IAwrestle.com.

In Class 1A, Dike-New Hartford senior Trent Johnson is ranked No. 1 by IAwrestle at 145 pounds and No. 2 at 152 in the Predicament rankings. Wolverines 106-pounder Jacob Ragsdale, also a senior, is No. 2 in the Predicament list and No. 10 according to IAwrestle.

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By JOE ROMEO Calvary Baptist Church

Jake Nieman, fr., OABCIG. 9. Cole Cassady, fr., Martensdale-St. Marys.

10. Daniel Meeker, fr., Wapello.

Whenever they go to the pool, Sharon’s three year old daughter likes to play “jump, catch, and release.” This is where her daughter jumps into the pool, mom catches her, releases her, and the same process continues . . . over and over again.

(I know all about this since my daughter does the same thing!) One day, however, after this game had gone on for quite some time, mom decided she needed a break, and turned to head off into the deep end to swim by herself. When she came up from under the water to catch her breath, she noticed her three year old daughter flinging herself into the deep end of the pool.

Sharon immediately swam over to rescue her, grabbed her daughter and said, “Honey, what are you doing?” And “with a look of pure joy,” says Sharon, her daughter exclaimed, “Mommy, I knew you would catch me!”

Such a story warms the heart because it reminds us that whatever happens to us in our lives, as followers of Christ, we can trust our heavenly Father to catch us.

Before I became a pastor in Iowa, I worked as a teacher in a private Christian school in Florida. When I announced to my students that I was leaving to pastor a small church in rural Iowa, they were shocked.

They wondered why I would leave sunny central Florida in order to serve in a small town where the winters can be quite harsh.

Not only this, but in 2008 there was an EF-5 tornado that destroyed much of the town, including the location of the house we currently live in.

Although there was some fear in my heart, I read an article by J. R. Vassar that God used to speak to me. Here’s why: For years Vassar and his family felt called by God to start a church in New York City.

After he and his family visited New York, talked with friends and prayed, they felt they had confirmation to move forward with their plans. But then 9/11 happened.

All of a sudden, Vassar was overcome with fear. He wondered if he should really move his young family to New York. Why make the move at this time? Isn’t it too dangerous?

While praying over this monumental decision, Vassar says he felt God say something like this to him: “The longer you play it safe and avoid risk and the potential of loss, the more you will accept the present

152 – 1. Zach Axmear, sr., English Valleys. 2. Trent Johnson, sr., DikeNew Hartford. 3. Brennan Swafford, jr., Mediapolis. 4. Sawyer Phillips, sr., Pleasantville. 5. Brady Wilson, sr., Logan-Magnolia. 6. Skylar Solko, sr., Alta-Aurelia. 7. Colin Schrader, jr., Wapsie Valley. 8. Brody Goodman, jr., South Central Calhoun. 9. Brandon Trees, jr., North Butler. 10. Kaden Kilburg, jr., Lisbon.

Jacob Ragsdale IAwrestle.com Rankings Week of Dec. 13, 2016 (Weights containing area wrestlers only) Class 1A 106 – 1. Jaymus Wilson, so., Alburnett. 2. Cobe Siebrecht, so., Lisbon.

3. Daniel Kimball, so., Don Bosco.

4. Adam Allard, fr., West Sioux. 5.

Jake Nieman, fr., OABCIG. 6. No-

lan Noonan, so., Cascade. 7. Caiden Jones, so., Lake Mills. 8. Brock Dietz, jr., Nashua-Plainfield. 9. Jose Flores, jr., Sibley-Ocheyedan. 10. Jacob Ragsdale, sr., Dike-New Hartford.

145 – 1. Trent Johnson, sr., DikeNew Hartford. 2. Trey Brisker, jr., Wilton. 3. Dylan Schuck, sr., Sib-

Trent Johnson ley-Ocheyedan. 4. Austin Eilers, jr., Lawton-Bronson. 5. Kory Van Oort, so., West Sioux. 6. Dakota Garretson, sr., Clarksville. 7. Logan Scheuermann, sr., Guthrie Center. 8.

Joel Beccara, sr., AHSTW. 9. Luke Stortenbecker, sr., East Mills. 10. Jack Butteris, sr., Lisbon.

Soybean farmers act on conservation, taxes during annual ISA policy meeting ANKENY — Farmers serving as Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) delegates largely reaffirmed existing policy while tweaking language pertaining to cover crops, pollinator habitat and taxation during the association’s annual meeting and policy conference held Dec. 15.

Delegates from all regions of the state called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources and Conservation Service to establish and enforce a seed inspection and certification policy. It’s needed, they agreed, to ensure that seed used for cost share habitat and cover crop programs is free from noxious weeds.

“The policy reinforces the impor-

tance of applying conservation practices that first do no harm,” said Roger Wolf, director of ISA’s Environmental Programs and Services. “Conversation needs to work in our production system.”

Delegates also agreed that as Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts expire, future CRP and pollinator agreements should focus only on sensitive lands. They voiced support for current federal policy allowing haying and grazing of CRP ground in exchange for a reduced rental payment.

Overall, the delegate session was void of contention or lengthy deliberations. That wasn’t surprising to ISA

President Rolland Schnell of Newton.

“Soybean farmers are diligent and do considerable work in advance of the meeting,” he said. “The process starts with farmers gathering in small groups around the state and having discussions. They make sure existing policy is updated and add language that keeps our resolutions current.”

Carol Balvanz, ISA policy director, was pleased with the meeting’s outcome.

“The participation and input of farmers is what makes the policy process successful and we are very grateful to all of our delegates,” said Balvanz.

“Priorities for 2017 will be finalized in January as we look forward to kicking

off the new legislative session.”

In other action, delegates approved: • The Commodity Futures Trading Commission releasing daily trading reports to provide transparency so producers are able to better see changes in market trends.

• Palmer amaranth be added to Iowa’s noxious weed list as a primary noxious weed.

• National Renewable Fuels Standard includes 4.75 billion gallons for advanced biofuels in 2017 and 2.5 billion gallons of biomass-based biodiesel in the renewable volume obligation of the RFS for 2018.

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and lose your capacity to dream about and shape the future. When you give your fears more authority than the Spirit of God, all chance of God-exalting valor and generational impact is lost.”

When I read those words I instantaneously uttered under my breath, “That’s what God is saying to me. I cannot—I will not—give my fears more authority than the Spirit of God.” After all, Paul clearly says that God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Tim. 1:7).

And yet the questions remain: What will happen if I do this? What will happen if I take this course of action? What if I move to Iowa and the church flounders? What if another tornado hits? What if people don’t like me? What if I look like a fool? What if? What if? What if?

But that’s when Vassar spoke to me again. He asked, “Will you choose to quench the Spirit by cowering under the tyranny of the what if? What if I fail? What if I suffer? What if I go without? Will you let an unsanctified imagination stir up potential scenarios that argue you out of obedience to the Scriptures and the Spirit’s promptings?” What is winning in your heart? The what if or the if God? What does that question mean? Well, prepare to be dazzled by God because when the if God is on your side, you don’t have to live in fear. Here’s what the Bible says: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? (Rom. 8:31-32).

But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! (Luke 12:28).

So, jump in with both feet. Jump into the deep end. You already know God will catch you.

Read these closing words carefully: “If God is holy, sovereign, wise, good, powerful, and abounding in love, let us resolve to no longer ascribe greater authority to our fears than we do to God.”

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Cougar girls shoot past Falcons in battle of undefeated teams

By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review ACKLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Aplington-Parkersburg girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team at times showed that it can compete with one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best last Tuesday night against AGWSR. The Falcons werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to keep up a consistent attack on the Cougars, though, and AGWSRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balanced scoring attack and superior transition game led to a 59-40 Cougars win at AGWSR High School in a matchup between two teams entering the gym with undefeated records.

Jenna Bruns scored 12 points to lead the Falcons (3-1) in scoring and added four rebounds. Gabbi Kampman chipped in seven points, Sophia Jungling contributed six points with four steals and Avari Everts had a team-high six assists.

The two teams battled to a 5-5 tie early in the first quarter before AGWSR finished the quarter with 14 unanswered points. The Falcons were able to get a little bit going before halftime to trim it down to 30-18. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were able to get some stops and make some shots to cut into that lead,â&#x20AC;? A-P head coach Jason Berkey said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be 2-3 minute stretches where we turn the ball over and allow them to make easy shots. â&#x20AC;Ś We dug ourselves a hole there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our girls showed glimpses of what we can be, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to put it all together and you have to give AGWSR credit, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a very good, wellcoached ballclub and their guards are outstanding.â&#x20AC;?

Addi Johnson scored 14 points to lead AGWSRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive attack, with Mandy Willems and Maddie Brandt contributing 10 points each. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our first half game plan was to get out and run the floor,â&#x20AC;? Brandt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew (A-P) had big girls and we thought we could take advantage of that and really get up and down the floor, and I think we did a really good job of that.â&#x20AC;?

Six different Cougars (5-0) scored at least four total points each as A-P wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to get in a good halfcourt defense for most of the first quarter, and in the second quarter when the Falcon offense heated up, AGWSR almost always had an answer.

AGWSR head coach Laurie Gann wanted to make sure her girls got off to a big start to avoid A-P being able to put on any extra defensive pressure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can do that, that carries the momentum,â&#x20AC;? Gann said of the big

Wolverine wrestling takes down J-Hawks, Trojans

AGWSRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mariah Jimmerson (left) corrals a loose ball as Aplington-Parkersburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kaitlyn Mohwinkle battles for possession during a girls basketball game at AGWSR High School on Tuesday night. (Jake Ryder/Eclipse News-Review photo) head start. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We gain the confidence that carries throughout the game, we wanted to get out in the first quarter and establish our presence.â&#x20AC;?

The Cougars solidified their victory at the free-throw line last Tuesday, drawing fouls underneath the basket as AGWSR went 10 of 19 from the charity stripe in the second half, hitting just enough of them to always stay a step ahead of the Falcons.

Bruns is the fourth different leading scorer in the first four games for the Falcons, continuing a theme of getting the most from last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key contributors that Berkey sees as key to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success going forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jennaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been around basketball for a long time and she had a good game tonight,â&#x20AC;? Berkey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re expecting big things from her, Avari, Dani (Johnson) and Mo (Kaitlyn Mohwinkle).â&#x20AC;?

The Falcons werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to resume conference play as a Friday home game with Waterloo Columbus was postponed due to poor weather conditions. A-P traveled to Sumner-Fredericksburg on Tuesday to resume NICL East play and will finish their 2016 slate of matchups on Thursday in Parkersburg against Hudson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the end of the world,â&#x20AC;? Berkey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It all starts in practice and the girls know this. The coaches and I have promised the girls 110 percent and we know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get that back from them. â&#x20AC;Ś Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason to hang our heads â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still undefeated in conference play with a chance to continue to get better.â&#x20AC;?

A-P 5 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 AGWSR 15 14

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A-P (40) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jenna Bruns 5 0-0 12, Gabbi Kampman 2 2-2 7, Sophia Jungling 3 0-1 6, Clara Petersen 2 0-0 4, Avari Everts 1 1-2 3, Kaitlyn Mohwinkle 1 1-4 3, Hailey Finch 1 0-0 2, Kassi Rice 1 0-0 2, Dani Johnson 0 1-2 1, Callie Kling 0 0-0 0, Megan Johnson 0 0-0 0, Maddie Waller 0 0-0 0, Miranda Oldenburger 0 0-0 0, Laikyn Miller 0 0-0 0, McKenna Oldenburger 0 0-0 0.

Totals 16 5-11 40.

AGWSR (59) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Addi Johnson 6 2-3 14, Mandy Willems 3 2-2 10, Maddie Brandt 3 4-6 10, Aubrie Fisher 2 4-7 9, Mariah Jimmerson 2 1-4 6, Taryan Barrick 1 2-4 4, Ally Finger 1 0-0 3, Rachel Sicard 1 0-0 2, Tori Brandt 0 1-2 1. Totals 19 16-28 59.

3-pointers: A-P 3 (Bruns 2, Kampman); AGWSR 5 (Willems 2, Finger, Fisher, Ma. Jimmerson). Rebounds: A-P 23 (Bruns 4, Petersen 4, Mohwinkle 4, Everts 3, Kampman 2, Johnson 2, TEAM 2, Waller, Mc. Oldenburger). Assists: A-P 12 (Everts 6, Bruns 3, Jungling, Kampman, Johnson). Steals: A-P 11 (Jungling 4, Finch 2, Mohwinkle 2, Kampman, Petersen, Johnson).

Blocks: A-P 4 (Mohwinkle 2, Johnson, Jungling). Total fouls: A-P 23.

Wolverine girls come up short against J-Hawks JESUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Dike-New Hartford girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep pace with Jesup in the second half as the Wolverines fell 41-35 at Jesup High School last Tuesday.

Baylee Petersen had team highs for Dike-New Hartford with 10 points, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals.

Ellie Foster contributed eight points for the Wolverines and Sydney Petersen chipped in seven points.

Jesup (6-2, 2-2 NICL East) led 1715 at halftime and outscored the Wolverines 13-8 in the third quarter, with Emily Treptow leading the J-Hawks with 18 points including a game-high four 3-pointers.

D-NH dropped to 3-2 overall, and 2-2 in NICL East play. Last Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game with Wapsie Valley was post-

poned due to weather. The Wolverines finished their 2016 slate with a home game with Denver on Tuesday and a road battle with Grundy Center on Thursday.

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DIKE-NEW HARTFORD (35) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baylee Petersen 4 2-3 10, Ellie Foster 2 4-4 8, Sydney Petersen 3 0-0 7, Katie Camarata 2 0-0 6, Biz Cuvelier 1 0-0 2, Olivia Eiklenborg 0 2-4 2, Addie Johnston 0 0-0 0, Allie Aalderks 0 0-0 0, Kenzie Feckers 0 0-0 0, Jill Eilderts 0 0-0 0. Totals 12 8-11 35.

2 0-0 4, Payton Joblinske 1 0-0 3, Brittany Lingenfelter 1 0-0 3, Brianna Lingenfelter 0 2-2 2, Kelsi Brown 1 0-0 2.

Totals 14 7-9 41.

3-pointers: D-NH 3 (Camarata 2, S. Petersen); Jesup 6 (Treptow 4, Joblinske, Brit. Lingenfelter). Rebounds: D-NH 19 (B. Petersen 6, Eilderts 5, Cuvelier 3, Foster 2, Eiklenborg, Camarata, Johnston); Jesup 27. Assists: D-NH 2 (S. Petersen, Foster); Jesup 10. Steals: D-NH 6 (B. Petersen 2, Foster 2, S. Petersen, Camarata); Jesup 3. Blocks: D-NH 4 (B. Petersen 3, Eilderts); Jesup 4. Total fouls: D-NH 13, Jesup 14.

JESUP (41) ÂŹâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Emily Treptow 5 4-6 18, Jaima Tonne 4 1-1 9, Annika Wall

By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review DIKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Dike-New Hartford wrestling team won both of their duals in a home triangular with Jesup and West Marshall at Dike-New Hartford on Thursday.

The Wolverines defeated Jesup 4827 and downed the Trojans 63-16.

In the battle with the J-Hawks, Nick Durnin (182 pounds), Zack Nicol (106), Grant Bixby (113) and Trent Johnson (152) all won by pinfall. Reece Roberts (126) won a 9-7 decision and Tanner Smith (160) won a 17-11 decision. Jacob Junker (195), Ethan Huntington (220) and Keaton Dudden (132) all won by forfeit.

Against West Marshall, the Wolverines won 10 matches by pinfall and won 11 of the 14 contested weights.

Johnson, Smith, Durnin, Huntington, Nicol, Bixby and Dudden all won their second matches of the night with pinfall triumphs while Noah Heathcott (170), Zach Starbuck (195) and Chase Ahrends (285) joined them with pin wins. Reece Roberts also won his second match of the night with another

decision.

A home dual round-robin tournament scheduled for Saturday in Dike was postponed due to poor weather conditions. The Wolverines return to the mats on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at Waverly-Shell Rock.

Dike-New Hartford 48, Jesup 27 170 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noah McMurrin (J) dec. Noah Heathcott 5-2. 182 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nick Durnin (D-NH) pinned Cole Oberbroeckling 2:09. 195 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jacob Junker (D-NH) won by forfeit. 220 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ethan Huntington (D-NH) won by forfeit. 285 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brian Sadler (J) pinned Chase Ahrends 0:47.

106 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zack Nicol (D-NH) pinned Brady Hemmer 0:47. 113 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grant Bixby (D-NH) pinned Brady Wilson 0:33. 120 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dylan Loomer (J) pinned Nathan Schmitt 3:27. 126 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reece Roberts (D-NH) dec. Keaton Roscovius 9-7. 132 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Keaton Dudden (D-NH) won by forfeit. 138 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fischer Ohrt (J) won by forfeit. 145 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Izak Krueger (J) pinned Tristan Cleveland 3:52. 152 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Trent Johnson (D-NH) pinned Hunter Thoma 0:30. 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tanner Smith

(D-NH) dec. Ron Even 17-11.

Dike-New Hartford 63, West Marshall 16 152 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Trent Johnson (D-NH) pinned Nat Markle 2:42. 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tanner Smith (D-NH) pinned Levi Randall 2:52.

170 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noah Heathcott (D-NH) pinned Mason Rudkin 5:10. 182 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nick Durnin (D-NH) pinned Isaac Weigelt 1:21. 195 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zach Starbuck (D-NH) pinned Kyle Schaper 3:05. 220 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ethan Huntington (D-NH) pinned Ben Krafka 1:44. 285 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chase Ahrends (D-NH) pinned Cody Butler 0:46.

106 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zack Nicol (D-NH) pinned Gavin Cagle 2:53. 113 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grant Bixby (D-NH) pinned Jacob Vawter 2:59.

120 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hunter Pfantz (WM) major dec. Nathan Schmitt 19-8. 126 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reece Roberts (D-NH) dec. Sam Edler 6-5. 132 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Keaton Dudden (D-NH) pinned Luke Kalinay 1:21. 138 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cooper White (WM) won by forfeit. 145 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chase Burr (WM) pinned Tristan Cleveland 6:00.

Wolverine boys rally but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch J-Hawks JESUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Dike-New Hartford boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team nearly erased a huge deficit to Jesup on Tuesday but the J-Hawks held on for the win at Jesup High School.

Ben Latusek led D-NH with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists with Broden Coulter adding 13 points and Colton Harberts contributing eight points with 10 rebounds.

The Wolverines were down as much as 21 points with 3 minutes, 38 seconds left in the third quarter.

Jesupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead was whittled to 59-58 with 45 seconds left before hitting free throws, including one free throw off an intentional foul called on the Wolverines, as the J-Hawks were able to do enough at the free-throw line to hang on.

Ethan Wyant led the J-Hawks with 32 points.

The Wolverines are 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the North Iowa Cedar Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s East division. Games against Wapsie Valley and Waverly-Shell Rock on Friday and Saturday, respectfully, were postponed due to poor weather.

D-NHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last games of 2016 include a home game on Tuesday against Denver and a Thursday matchup at Grundy Center.

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JESUP (63) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ethan Wyant 9 1418 32, Drew Schmit 3 1-2 10, Tyler Lienau 2 1-5 6, Ben Hummel 1 2-4 5, Hans Reinsche 2 0-0 4, Alex Moore 1 0-0 3, Cole VanBrocklin 1 0-0 2, Joey Youngblut 0 1-2 1. Totals 19 19-31 63.

3-pointers: D-NH 5 (Coulter 3, Weber 2); Jesup 6 (Schmit 3, Moore, Hum-

mel, Lienau). Rebounds: D-NH 36 (Latusek 14, Harberts 10, Weber 6, Coulter 2, Foster 2, Blough 1, Team 1); Jesup 22. Assists: D-NH 13 (Latusek 4, Weber 4, Blough 3, Jorgensen, Fuller); Jesup 15. Steals: D-NH 3 (Blough 2, Foster), Jesup 11. Blocks: D-NH 4 (Latusek 2, Weber, Harberts). Total fouls: D-NH 22, Jesup 19. Fouled out: none.

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Sports Falcon wrestlers drop home duals, yet showing growth

AP-GC wrestler Jack Maitland tries to put GRNTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jacob Snyderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoulders on the mat during a dual meet at Aplington-Parkersburg High School on Thursday. (Jake Ryder/Eclipse News-Review photo)

Weather blows away weekend sports

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Wind, snow and cold swept into the coverage area on Friday afternoon and in response, all of last Friday and Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports action was postponed or cancelled.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the list of events that were scratched from the schedule, with postponement dates where available: Friday Wapsie Valley at Dike-New Hartford girls and boys basketball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Postponed to Monday, Jan. 9.

Waterloo Columbus at Aplington-Parkersburg girls and boys basketball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Postponed to Monday, Feb. 6.

Saturday Wartburg boys basketball showcase featuring Dike-New Hartford â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Postponed to Saturday, Jan. 14.

Aplington-Parkersburg-Grundy Center wrestling at Iowa Falls-Alden tournament â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cancelled.

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GRNT wrestling at Dike-New Hartford dual round robin tournament â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cancelled.

By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review PARKERSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brian Benning is glad to see good competition for the Aplington-Parkersburg-Grundy Center wrestling team.

The start of AP-GCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule was against some top-flight competition and the Falcons struggled, but Benning noted that recent matches, including duals with GRNT and SH-BCLUW in a home triangular on Thursday, were a bit more at the level of the inexperienced Falcons.

GRNT defeated AP-GC 45-29 and the Storm downed the Falcons 60-21, but it was a much more competitive night for the Falcons compared to recent duals against teams like Don Bosco and Denver-Tripoli. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew it would be competitive from our end,â&#x20AC;? Benning said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to win some small battles, get the mindset right.â&#x20AC;?

Thomas Dominy won both of his matches by fall at 132 pounds to lead the Falcons, with 138-pounder David Eisentrager winning a match by tech fall, Jack Maitland pinning GRNTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jacob Snyder at 152 pounds and Hunter Maitland winning at 152 by decision over SH-BCLUWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Logan Gunderson.

Connor Guldager (126), Nathan Klahsen (113), Ben Ogle (145) and Nolan Freeman (220) all won a match by forfeit.

While the AP-GC wrestling room is a little too young to have defined leadership beyond the coaching staff, Benning noted that the team has worked for its achievements this season through a shared mindset in practices and in the weight room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not one leader, follow me,â&#x20AC;?

Benning said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all learning together, piecing it together. It may be hard to believe (looking at the scores) but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting better. â&#x20AC;Ś We talk a lot about a kind of cross-training together, training for football or the home stretch in track, or throwing the 3-2 pitch in baseball. You want to be that person in that moment, you gotta go do it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the fun part, training them for life and their approach to things. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing the little things right every time in everything we do and honestly thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our sign of a winner. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always get what you worked for but you do it right and you feel good about yourself.â&#x20AC;?

GRNT 45, AP-GC 29 126 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Conner Guldager (APGC) won by forfeit. 132 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thomas Dominy (APGC) pinned Noah Skornia 2:54.

138 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; David Eisentrager (APGC) won by tech fall over Cory Isenhower, 182, 5:42. 145 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cael Wyatt (GRNT) pinned Brent Gibson 1:05. 152 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jack Maitland (APGC) pinned Jacob Snyder 0:54. 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tyler Morrison (GRNT) dec. Hunter Maitland 4-2. 170 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cael Kopriva (GRNT) pinned Noah

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SH-BCLUW 60, AP-GC 21 132 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coby Willett (SHBCLUW) pinned Matthew Klahsen 5:47. 138 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thomas Dominy (APGC) pinned Neifer Ralston 1:30. 145 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ben Ogle (APGC) pinned Lucas Halverson 1:04. 152 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hunter Maitland (APGC) dec. Logan Gunderson 9-3. 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ryland DuChane (SHBCLUW) pinned Lucas Foxen 0:40. 170 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cody Richards (SHBCLUW) pinned Joe Little 5:22. 182 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Owen Fuller (SHBCLUW) pinned Avery Fischer 0:25.

195 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Caleb Engle (SHBCLUW) pinned Jacob Gochenover 1:25. 220 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nolan Freeman (APGC) won by forfeit. 285 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ryne Fuller (SHBCLUW) pinned Bryce Campbell 1:05.

106 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taylor Kolthoff (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit. 113 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ian Showers (SHBCLUW) pinned Nathan Klahsen 0:09. 120 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shadner Anderson (SHBCLUW) won by forfeit. 126 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hunter Allen (SHBCLUW) pinned Conner Guldager 1:36.

Falcons split double dual

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NASHUA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The AP-GC wrestlers defeated Hampton-Dumont 48-36 and fell to the hosting Nashua-Plainfield grapplers 36-48 at Nashua-Plainfield High School.

Jack Maitland (152 pounds) and Nolan Freeman (220) scored two victories by pinfall for the Falcons. Also winning twice with one pinfall and one forfeit were Jacob Gochenover (195) and Bryce Campbell (285). Nathan Klahsen also won by pinfall at 113 pounds against Hampton-Dumont.

Matthew Klahsen (132) won twice by forfeit while Thomas Dominy (138), Joe Little (170) and Avery Fischer (182) all had one forfeit victory.

AP-GC 48, Hampton-Dumont 36 138 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thomas Dominy (APGC) won by forfeit. 145 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Trey Barz (H-D) won by forfeit. 152 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jack Maitland (APGC) pinned Josh Kew 1:44. 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Caleb Chaney (H-D) pinned Lucas Foxen 1:26. 170 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joe Little (APGC) won by forfeit. 182 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dalton Chipp (H-D) pinned Avery Fischer 1:26. 195 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jacob Gochenover (APGC) pinned Logan Walker 0:39. 220 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nolan Freeman (APGC) pinned Connor Donaldson 0:28. 285 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bryce Campbell (APGC) won by forfeit. 106 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jaycob Martzahn (H-D) won by forfeit. 113 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nathan Klahsen (APGC) pinned Abe Scheideman 1:44. 120 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jose Vallejos (H-D) won by forfeit. 126 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Parker Allen (H-D) pinned Conner Guldager 0:33. 132 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Matthew Klahsen (APGC) won by forfeit.

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Sady 1:12. 182 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; William Blakesley (GRNT) pinned Avery Fischer 5:40.

195 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Conway Feisel (GRNT) pinned Jacob Gochenover 3:09. 220 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Peyton Willenbring (GRNT) pinned Nolan Freeman 2:27. 285 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tanner Calderwood (GRNT) pinned Bryce Campbell 1:57. 106 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zane Nelson (GRNT) won by forfeit. 113 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nathan Klahsen (APGC) won by forfeit.

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132 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Matthew Klahsen (APGC) won by forfeit. 138 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tristen Brase (N-P) pinned Thomas Dominy 0:17.

145 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dylan Downing (N-P) won by forfeit. 152 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jack Maitland (APGC) pinned Brayden Rees 3:24. 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nathan Dettmer (N-P) pinned Lucas Foxen 2:29. 170 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Evan Kalainoff (N-P) pinned Joe Little 1:05. 182 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Avery Fischer (APGC) won by forfeit. 195 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jacob Gochenover (APGC) won by forfeit. 220 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nolan Freeman (APGC) pinned Dalton Asche 0:27. 285 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bryce Campbell (APGC) pinned Tanner Striegel 0:34. 106 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noah Foelske (N-P) won by forfeit. 113 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brock Dietz (N-P) pinned Nathan Klahsen 0:46. 120 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jakob Whitinger (N-P) won by forfeit. 126 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michael Stille (N-P) pinned Conner Guldager 2:28.