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Value of Cherokee, BV farmland decreases The average value of Cherokee and Buena Vista County farmland decreased in 2016, according to the annual Iowa State University survey of land values released Dec. 13. Statistics came from realtors and Ag lenders. Cherokee County values decreased 6.96 percent while Buena Vista County land decreased 5.99 percent. Cherokee County farmland was valued at $8,577 per acre in 2016, a decrease of $642 per acre from the 2015 average of $9,219 per acre. Buena Vista County farmland was valued at $8,996 per acre in 2016, a decrease of $574 per acre from the 2015 average of $9,570 per acre. Cherokee County’s percentage decrease is greater than the statewide average percentage decrease in value for all grades of farmland, while Buena Vista County’s percentage decrease is similar to the state average. The average price of farmland in Iowa decreased 5.9 percent or $449 per acre to $7,183. This year marks the third consecutive year that farmland values statewide have shown a decline, which is the first time that has happened since the 1980s farm crisis. Farmland values statewide have now fallen almost 17.5 percent from the historically high 2013 values. 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. Results from the survey are consistent with results by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Realtors Land Institute and the US Department of Agriculture. Wendong Zhang, assistant professor of economics at Iowa State University, led the annual survey. The $7,183 per acre, and 5.9 percent drop in value, represents a statewide average of low, medium and high quality farmland. The survey does also report values for each land quality type, crop reporting district (district hereafter) and all 99 counties individually. Average farmland values hit a historic peak of $8,716 per acre in 2013, but declined 8.9 percent in 2014, 3.9 percent in 2015 and have now fallen an additional 5.9 percent. “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. 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,” said Zhang. “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 mod-

est, and the probability of a replay of the 1980s farm crisis is low.” Zhang said the likelihood of another farm crisis is low due to steady farm income accumulation before the downturn, a stronger government safety net and an overall lower debt level in the agriculture sector. Starting in 2004, several factors, including the ethanol boom and historically low interest rates, drove five consecutive years of double-digit growth in average farmland values. By 2008, average values were almost 70 percent higher than 2004, and by 2013, average values were over 230 percent higher than 2004 values. While they have declined three years in a row now, average values are still 173 percent higher than 2004. The decline didn’t come as a surprise for some — in November 2015, more than 75 percent of ISU Land Value Survey respondents thought land values in their territory would continue to decline in 2016. The majority predicted the decline would be either less than 5 percent or between 5 and 10 percent, which is consistent with the 5.9 percent decrease reported by the 2016 ISU survey. “Looking ahead, land values might continue to adjust downwards in the next year or two,” said Zhang. “This is consistent with the stagnant corn and soybean futures prices and potential (see CHEROKEE FARMLAND: pg. 2)

The Star launches website, e-edition The Star launched a state-ofthe-art website and e-edition subscription service this week at www.aureliastar.com. The site is computer, iPad, and smartphone friendly, and will be updated often with local news, sports, death notices, weather and other information. It also serves as a jumping off point for the newsroom’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, as well as an easy way for the public to submit news like wedding and birth announcements. “It was very rewarding to help bring the Star’s online presence upto-date,” says web administrator Molly Angstman. “Its readers deserve a modern, easy-tonavigate site with current content.” According to Angstman, the best part of the new site is the e-edition, an online replica of the printed newspaper. “Users access the e-edition through a username and password, but otherwise it’s a lot like the normal paper. Instead of turning

pages with your hands, you just click or scroll with your mouse instead,” she says. “Or, if you’re on an iPad, you just tap the screen to keep reading. “E-editions are handy for people who travel often or for out-oftowners or snowbirds who don’t want to wait to receive the paper in the mail. Others just like the techsavvy way of reading the news,” says Angstman. Bethany Jones will do most of the website updates and maintain the Star’s social media presence. She’s excited about what a local news website will bring to the communities of Aurelia and Alta. “A good local newspaper website allows people to read the paper online, share stories that they find interesting or exciting and to access information in a way they weren’t able to with just a paper version of the news,” she says. “It also enhances the experience of our advertisers as they now have another way to reach customers in

addition to print ads.” Access to the e-edition can be purchased in conjunction with a print subscription or on its own. Current Star subscribers are eligible to add the e-edition to their print subscriptions for free. Those interested in an e-edition subscription can contact Deb Chaney, circulation manager for the Star’s parent company, MidAmerica Publishing, at 1-800-5581244 ext. 122. New subscribers can subscribe to the e-edition (or print edition) through the new website by clicking “subscribe” at the top of the homepage or by contacting the circulation manager.

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AURELIA DAYCARE FAMILY OF THE WEEK “Having our daycare center in town has been amazing for us. It is a great feeling knowing when we leave our kids each morning that they are loved and have the best possible care. The staff has been truly amazing and are so loved by our kids, and we love and appreciate them so much. The new center will be beneficial to our family because our kids will have new friends to play with.” The Pressley Family Jeremy Amanda, Brody (4) & Greyson (1)

Llama Drama: The Aurelia Federated Women’s Club (AFWC) presented copies of “Llama Llama Holiday Drama” written by Anna Dewdney to the Aurelia TK students, Monday, Dec. 12. Above, Deena Jones of the AFWC reads the book to a group of attentive students.

Alta, Aurelia joint boards approve drivers ed fees, hear reports The Alta and Aurelia school boards met in Alta on Dec. 12 in the conference room at the old Alta High School. Members absent were Laurie Millard and Nicky Sleezer. Driver education fees were approved at $250 per student and driver education compensation at $195 per student for the 201617 school year. Tom Ryherd, Kory Hermsen and Jen Radke talked to the boards about plans for instruction the last four days of the semester after winter break. Ryherd presented his principal’s report. The principal and curriculum coordinator reports were given. Board members who attended the Iowa School Board Convention gave reports on sessions they attended. Both boards approved previous meeting minutes, financial reports and bills. Deb Peterson and Nikole Nuttall requested financial assistance for the purchase of music equipment for which

they would write a grant. The board approved the application for a Cherokee County Legacy Foundation Grant and to provide matching funds for requested purchases. Payment application for the fourth and final payment to Beck Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $26,305 was approved. Nicky Sleezer was approved to represent the Aurelia School Board on the Cherokee County Conference Board. No members of the Alta School Board reside in Cherokee County. Gigi Nelson was approved to represent the Alta School Board on the Buena Vista County Conference board. Jen Kaskey was approved to represent the Aurelia School Board on the Buena Vista County Conference Board. A bid from Advance Systems Inc. for a Cannon copy machine was approved at a cost of $5,887. The Aurelia board approved adding Aurelia Daycare as an additional insured on the district policy at the daycare’s expense.

Alta approved the at-risk/ drop out prevention modified allowable growth application for 2017-2018 in the amount of $170,476. Aurelia approved the at-risk/drop out prevention modified allowable growth application for 2017-2018 in the amount of $78,931. The boards reviewed the master calendar draft for the 2017-18 school year. Brad Rohwer and Dan Winterhof from the Aurelia board and Greg Kueny and Nelson from the Alta board were appointed to serve on a committee to study reorganization. Superintendent’s report was given. The boards were advised that there are problems with the high school entry and the firewall in Aurelia needs to be replaced. Updates and timelines for the tornado safe room were presented. Updates were given on the Aurelia daycare building. The boards recognized both districts for wonderful elementary music concerts.

Winter webinar series offered The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will host a winter webinar series in 2016. Master Gardeners will gain educational hours while learning the realities of hunger in Iowa, the best way to work with food banks, food safety and more. Two-hour webinars are scheduled at the ISU Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County office Jan. 9, Feb. 13 and March 13. Workshops will be hosted at both 1:30 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. to accommodate different schedules, are free to attend and are open to anyone interested regardless of Master Gardener status. Winter webinar topics include: • Jan. 9, at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - Hunger in Iowa: Learn the realities of hunger and teaching methods to use when working with food-insecure adults. Presented by Christine Hradek, food and nutrition educator for ISU Extension and Outreach as well as Susan DeBlieck, Master Gardener program assistant for ISU Extension and Outreach. • Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30

p.m. - Working with Food Banks: Find out how Master Gardeners can work with food banks to donate garden produce. Presented by Sara Bonefas, interim director of the Food Bank of Iowa as well as Susan DeBlieck, Master Gardener program assistant for ISU Extension and Outreach. • March 13 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - Best Practices for Food Safety: Get information on the best practices for handling garden produce going to food banks and the importance of food safety procedures. Presented by Shannon Coleman, assistant professor in food science and human nutrition and ISU Extension and Outreach specialist as well as Susan DeBlieck, Master Gardener pro-

gram assistant for ISU Extension and Outreach. This webinar series is part of collaborative project between the Master Gardener program in Iowa and the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. This collaboration aims to improve the food environment for Iowans with low income, develop a strategic plan for planting food bank donations in gardens across Iowa, and increase the amount of food donated to food banks by Iowa Master Gardeners and anyone who grows produce to share. To register, contact Ellen Anderson at ellena@iastate.edu or call 712-732-5056. The webinars are free of charge and open to anyone who may be interested.

DOT offices closed for holidays All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2. Most business locations will resume normal operations on the Tuesday following the holiday closure. In addition, all Iowa DOT driver’s license stations will be closed Saturday,

Dec. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 31. Many people may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov or at one of the conveniently located self-service kiosks. Kiosk users should check the host location’s holiday schedule to determine hours and availability.

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(continued from front page) rise in interest rates; however, many respondents to the ISU survey are hoping for the market to rebound in three or four years.” Values by county All 99 counties reported a drop in average land values this year. For the fourth year in a row, Scott and Decatur counties reported the highest and lowest farmland values, respectively. Decatur County reported a value per acre of $3,443, a loss of $71, or about 2 percent, from last year’s report. Scott County reported a value of $10,335, a decrease of $583 per acre, or about 5.3 percent, close to the statewide average decline of 5.9 percent. Plymouth and Sioux counties reported the largest dollar decrease in values, $747 per acre, and Monona County reported the largest percent decline in values, 8.4 percent. Decatur County reported the smallest dollar decrease, $70 per acre, and Decatur, Appanoose, Wayne, and Lucas counties all reported the smallest percent decrease in average values, at 2 percent. Values by district All nine districts reported a loss in average land values in 2016. The highest average land values

were reported in the Northwest district, at $9,243 per acre. The lowest average values were reported in the South Central district, at $4,241 per acre. The largest district-wide decrease in value was in West Central Iowa, which reported a drop of 8.7 percent, bringing farmland values there down to $7,358 per acre. The smallest decrease was reported in the Southeast district, 2.6 percent, bringing values there to $6716 per acre. Values by land quality Low-quality land in the Southwest and South Central districts were the only areas to show an increase in average values, reporting gains of 2.9 and 5.2 percent, respectively. Zhang says that the increase is due to strong recreational demand and high Conservation Reserve Program payments. Statewide, low quality land declined the least, $169 per acre, or 3.5 percent. Medium quality land declined $422 per acre, or 5.9 percent. High quality land statewide declined the most per acre, losing $606, or 6.5 percent, of its value. The statewide averages per acre for low, medium and high quality land are now $4,665, $6,705 and $8,758, respectively. Factors influencing values

The most common positive factors influencing land prices noted by survey respondents were low interest rates, strong crop yields, limited land supply and strong demand. The most commonly cited negative influences were lower commodity prices, high input prices, livestock losses, weak cash rental rates and a weakening global economy and stock market returns. The ISU Land Value Survey is based on reports by agricultural professionals knowledgeable of land market conditions such as appraisers, farm managers and agricultural lenders, and actual land sales. It is intended to provide information on general land value trends, geographical land price relationships, and factors influencing the Iowa land market. The 2016 survey is based on 518 usable responses providing 711 county land values estimates. Forty-eight percent of respondents answered the survey online. CARD offers a new web portal at http://www.card.iastate.edu/ farmland/ that includes visualization tools, such as charts and interactive county maps, allowing users to examine land value trends over time at the county, district and state level.

New Aurelia Star rises

By Ryan Harvey, President/CEO Hello. I’m Ryan Harvey, the new publisher of your newspaper, the Aurelia Star. First off, let me say both Mid-America and I are excited to be here and to be your newspaper resource. We have big plans for the Star, not the least of which is to help the paper grow in size and stature so that it can better serve the citizens and businesses of Cherokee County and the surrounding area in 2017 and beyond. The effort on the ground will be managed in large part by our staff in Ida Grove through our news editor, Deb Loger, news reporter and social media expert Bethany Jones, and sports editor, Mike Thornhill who will all actively be contributing to these pages, along with help from local contributors and the community at large. To that end, we’d ask that anyone with an item of local interest, news or otherwise, should please contact us so that we can try to work it in. While we can’t agree to honor all submissions, we will always do our very best to make sure each issue is filled with content that is relevant and of local interest as part our ongoing mission to develop a paper the community is proud to embrace. The paper will be a work in progress until we find the right balance for Aurelia, but here are some initiatives we will be undertaking from the get go: Providing more timely sports coverage. One of the things I’ve noticed as we worked through the purchase process was that many times the sports were a week or two behind. We expect to vastly improve that going forward as local sports is one of our core areas of focus.

Adding a police and sheriff’s log for Aurelia and Cherokee County. I’m a believer that logs are a great way to help with community policing. If there is a trend happening in a neighborhood or community, residents have a tendency to be more attentive to their surroundings. Improving coverage of city and school proceedings. Tax dollars are at work here. It’s our job to provide an objective look at what’s going on and how and why your community and school leaders are spending money. We believe in your right to know. Providing a forum for community interaction. We’ll be doing this through an enhanced social media and digital presence. We’ve taken over the Facebook and Twitter accounts for the Star and will be more active on those. We are also nearly finished with our tuned up website and expect to roll that out within the next week or two. Since our print edition is just once a week and since many times important things occur during the course of the week, we will use these platforms to keep the populace informed as events develop. So stop by and take a look and like us on Facebook for updates about news, events and promotions that can save you money. I’ll wrap this up by saying we are truly happy to be joining the communities here in Aurelia, Alta and Cherokee and we look forward to being a reliable and informative community voice for years to come. So thank you and please, feel free to contact me anytime with your questions, comments, or concerns at 1-800-558-1244 ext. 118. This is your newspaper; let’s make it a great one.

Oncology donation: Carrie Schmidt, a “thirty-one” consultant, recently donated 44 bags to the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Oncology Department to hand out to their patients. Schmidt held a fundraiser in memory of her dad’s birthday. Schmidt’s dad was a patient in the oncology department. Folks could sponsor a bag for $31. Schmidt used her commission and the proceeds from the bags for this generous donation. Each bag was also filled with things an oncology patient might need throughout their treatment. Also included in the bags were hats crocheted and donated by Kelli Pedersen. The hats were coordinated with the colors of the bags. Pictured in the photo are Megan Julius and Robin Koster, oncology nurses, Carrie Schmidt, Kelli Pedersen and Melonie Glienke. (Photo submitted)

Aurelia Community School is seeking interested candidates to work as substitute cooks. If you have an interest in this position please call the Aurelia School at 712-434-2248 with any questions. The Aurelia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A CRASH COURSE IN TEXTING. A message from the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Governor’s Trafﬁc Safety Bureau and your local law enforcement agencies.

Cherokee Specialty Care named “Best Nursing Home” Cherokee Specialty Care was named a “Best Nursing Home” by the U.S. News and World Report 2016-17 Nursing Home Finder report released last month. Nursing homes are eligible to receive this distinction if they score between a 4.5 and 5.0 on a 5.0 scale. According to the report, Cherokee Specialty Care received a perfect 5.0 rating and is recognized as a “Top Rated Nursing Home.” The report uses existing federal nursing home rating information and federally reported health care data to come up with their own rating system. Criteria such as annual state survey results, medical quality measures, staffing levels and rehabilitation outcomes are all formulated to reach the rating. In all, 15,506 skilled nursing facilities in the United States were reviewed by U.S. News and World Report. More than 2,000 were chosen in the category of “Best Nursing Home,” and in Iowa there were 60 facilities earning the honor, which accounts for roughly 12 percent of the nursing homes in Iowa. This recognition is in addition to Cherokee Specialty Care’s 2016 deficiency-free survey from the state of Iowa’s Department of Inspections and Appeals. Administrator Kristi Schubert says the caring environment the staff provide every day is the reason for their success. “We have such a

great staff who take pride in what they do and how they care for our residents. Receiving deficiency free surveys or being named a top nursing home by U.S. News and World Report’s Nursing Home Finder are achievements based on certain measurements. We don’t

receive those accolades unless we meet high standards. It’s our caring staff that make the difference.” Cherokee Specialty Care is a nonprofit, 62-bed skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, longterm care and hospice care.

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TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I would like barbies for Christmas. I would also like a coloring book colored pencils and markers. I would like a black and purple bike, please. Lauren would like an outside ball. I would also like a scooter. I have been a very good girl this year. I would also like more Hawkeye clothes! I really like the Hawkeyes! Thank you so much for the gifts! Olivia Dear Stana, My name is Piper. How are you doing? I’ve been a good girl this year! I want a baby puppy that is a fake. I want a collar for buddy! I will watch teddy my elf. I want a cowgirl outfit. I want barn to hold all my toy anamil. Thank you for the toys! See you soon Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I like supergirl toys and lots of presents. I would like a princess coloring book and crayons, socks with candy canes, bracelets and shapes for the bracelets. I have been a super good girl this year. Thank you for all the toys and presents! Keira Dear Santa, I want a puppy. I also want a dancing Barbie. I want a collar for my puppy. I want colored pencils and a princess coloring book. I want a pink bow for my puppy. I want a papa pig house and a baby

reindeer. I want a pink leash for my puppy. Thank you for the toys and I hope you have a Merry Christmas. I want a journal that only opens to my voice. Trista Dear Santa happy holidays. I want a pirate ship for Chrismas. And a baby puppy. And can I have all the paw patrol and a big sameray. And may have an elf and a reindeer and a pet bunny And a toy sword. And a toy cow, toy pig. And a toy sheep and a toy bull and a Toy costumes and may have a toy backpack that will hold Animals. Plus a toy control helicopter and a Jet. And a toy ornament for my Christmas tree. And a toy mouse and a toy boat and a race car and Merry Christmas Santa from Carson Dear Santa, I love you, Santa. For Christmas I would like a dog that sleeps and does what I say. My mom already told you the rest. Thank you for the toys. Love, Abby Dear Santa, I would want a superman action figure. I would want a Thomas train with James with treasure in it. I would want super sour candy and super duper sour candy. Lucan

KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa, For Christmas I want: A rainbow light up snowflake A princess bouncy house A circle paper ornament Pink RC car A toy school bus Gabe wants a john deer gator Mom wants red hair Dad wants a gold horse Kaysha wants a lot of lipstick I want a pet fish, paint, a golden gator and a tablet, a ninja turtle (April) and Mikey, a picture with Santa, My mommy wants a swimming pool, A brand new trampoline, A new stocking, A new calendar Amarie Dear Santa, I want all of the remote controlled Ghost Busters, a bouncy house, remote controlled Stay Putt Marshmallow man, a large Stay Puff Marshmallow man, a cute stuffed puppy, remote controlled slime for Christmas. Archer Dear Santa, I hope you have a good day on Christmas! And I hope your raindeer and Elves are doing good to today. Santa I want a Ariel Bouncey house for Christmas. Loves from Lilah and Cole. Cole wants legos from Christmas, he loves them and his bed room is full of them. Annabelle wants to get a toy Elve. I want a picture with Mrs. Santa Claus. Love, Lilah Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like a four wheel drive tractor. I would also like a mini crossbow. I would also

like a John Deere car. I would also like a new Holland Backhoe. I would also like a star car. I want a remote control car or remote control tractor. I also want a new nerf gun I would like a new b-b gun (red ryder). I want a four-wheeler that is green. Your friend, Tyler` Dear Santa, I want an iPod, a gymnastics bar, and an Ariel blanket. I hope you’re happy. I also want a pet fish, an Ariel costume, a jingle bell, and I don’t want anything else. Addilyn Dear Santa, Is Ruddolphs nose actually red? I would like a terraclimber. I would also like a candy cane. 2 pistol nerf guns is what I would really like. I want a remote control t-rex. Also, I would like a voice control t-rex. I like the robot control ninja turtle. I would also like 10 ninja turtle movies, glow in the dark ornaments, skylandrs imaginators pieface. Korbyn Dear Santa, How do you fly? How do your reindeer fly? I would like a barbie house, a bouncy house, a barbie camper, a swimming pool, a Elsa and Anna set, then I would like a Santa Sled, and I would like a blanket that would have snowflakes on it. Lilaha Dear Santa, I would like for Christmas a nerf raygun, nerf crossbow, nerf grappling hook, soldier car, soldier helicopter, soldier tank, and a toy jetpack! Also, a toy parachute, lego star wars set! Rance Dear Santa, rc helacopter comboie toy rc plane

KINDERGARTEN (cont’d) rc tractor cop helacopter tank rc jet a black backhow toy truck patall tractor lago firetruck cowboy boots Kashton Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like. How are you Santa? How is Rudolf? Skate Board Tara Climber Small Nerf Gun Remote Control T-Rex Remote Control Trysaratops Remote Control Ninja Turtle (Raphil) Gavin

StayPuff the Marshmellow man Remote control monster truck Big nerf gun Remote control stay Puffed Call of Duty Xbox one Remote control Michaelagelo Baskelball and basketball hoop Trampoline Lego minecraft enderdragon kit Dirtbike Jetpack How is Rudolph doing? Lego starwars kits Skylanders imaginator for Xbox one Fourwheeler Playstation Four Pieface Cosmo Matthew

FIRST GRADE Dear Santa, I would like pokemon stuff and I would also like pokemon books. Olto I would like some new cloth. Santa I would also like a football. I would like some new coloring stuff. From, Laeton Dear Santa, I want a laser car for Christmas and a cool ford truck and it is remote control. I would also like a PS1. A remote control car with triangles (tracks) for wheels. From, Tyler Dear Santa, Im santa santa si number1. I want a ipad with a car game. From, Brycen Dear Santa, I would like two white kitty and one brown dog. From, Sofia Dear Santa, I wob like a spider, a train, and I would like a fourwheeler. And some lego’s. And some toy cars, and I would also like some stuffed animals. Then I would also want some candy and a race track. I would also like a combine and mincraft things. From, Logan Dear Santa, Aylah woulb like a rel puppy named snowflake. And I woud lik som farm sets and a hore and a ponny. I also want new makers and a rc. From, Aylah Dear Santa, Brylee would like books and a Golden Retriver. I also would like a snowcone. I would also want a drone, a remote control helicopter. I also want markers. Brylee also wants pink flamingo and a rubber shark. Last, but not least, I would like a toy duck. Thank you. From, Brylee Dear Santa, I wul is a flot I wud like a diaree

I wul jan raans in tixs cistuf I wud look so pkis I wuld a zoo I wud tik a 2ci 2 heping u odee 1 marking rieztuf I yee girl From, Emma Kay Dear Santa, I will like Shopkia I will like a note book I will like a stuffed animals and video games. I will like books I will like minecraft. From, Brianna Dear Santa, I would like a nutcracker for Christmas. As well as any video game that isn’t violent and a remote control Hot wheel car. A toy snake. A stuffed Animal monkey. And some more pajamas. Thank you! From, Quintin Dear Santa, I would like Shopkins, I would also like a stuffed monkey. I would love one of those talking santa. I would Barbies cars. I would love books. I would like ipad. I would like some shirts. I would to toy cat. From, Natalia Dear Santa, I would like a pupy and a box. I also would like a Barbie manacin and a robote. Thack you From, Kara Dear Santa, I will like Shoakins, I will aaso like a notebook stuffed animal, olof and barbies books and minecraft. From, Brindalyn Dear Santa, I want Hawkeye flip flops. I like the Barbie house that I got last year. I would also like a desk to color and draw on with my brothers. I would like cloths for my doll. In my stocking I would like some fruit rollups and some skittles. Make-up kit. I would like a frozen case for my tablet, and one dress for me!! From, Kora Lee

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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CRMC Home Choice named 2016 HHCAHPS Honors Elite recipient

CRMC Home Choice: CRMC Home Choice was pleased to receive the top designation of HHCAHPS Honors Elite based off of patient satisfaction studies. The local area provider of home health services was the lone agency in Northwest Iowa, and only one of three in the entire state, to receive this prestigious recognition. (Photo submitted)

Cherokee Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) Home Choice home health department was recently named a 2016 HHCAHPS Honors Elite recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of webbased home health and hospice software, billing and coding services and advanced analytics. HHCAHPS Honors is a prestigious award recognizing home health agencies that continuously provide quality care as measured from the patient’s point of view. It acknowledges the highest performing agencies by analyzing the performance of Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) satisfaction measures. Developed by Deyta Analytics, a division of HEALTHCAREfirst, HHCAHPS Honors acknowledges the highest performing agencies by first analyzing performance on question 25 – Willingness to Rec-

ommend as a qualifier and then analyzing performance on 18 other questions that comprise the publicly reported measures over a 12-month period. HHCAHPS Honors recipients include those agencies scoring above the HEALTHCAREfirst National Average on at least 85 percent of the evaluated questions. HEALTHCAREfirst holds a special recognition, HHCAHPS Honors Elite, to honor home health agencies, such as CRMC Home Choice, scoring above the HEALTHCAREfirst National Average on 100 percent of the evaluated questions. “We are honored to be partnered with these top-performing home health agencies that are dedicated to providing quality patient care. HHCAHPS Honors defines a standard of excellence in the home health patient experience,” said Bobby Robertson, president and CEO of HEALTHCAREfirst. Since becoming certified in 1989,

CRMC Home Choice has established itself as one of the most experienced and trusted leaders in home health care within the region. They use experienced, local area healthcare staff and providers to care for patients and their families within a 35-mile radius of Cherokee. “All of us at CRMC Home Choice are excited to see these high reviews from the patients we serve,” said Lynn Ivarson, RN, Manager of CRMC Home Choice. “We have very compassionate and qualified nurses and staff that go into the homes of our patients and provide top notch care and assistance. The results of this patient satisfaction study, and that fact that we scored above the national average in each category being evaluated, show that we are definitely helping and making a difference in the lives of our patients. It is nice to receive this kind of affirmation from those we serve on a daily basis.”

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Alta-Aurelia HS releases honor roll for first quarter The Alta-Aurelia High School has released its first quarter honor roll. Straight A honor roll Freshmen: Kirah Kolpin, Chloe Kruger, Jimena Mendoza and Sydney Stanton. Sophomores: Carly Drenth, Abby Kraemer, Annika Patton, Mason Peterson and Brittany Turnquist. Juniors: Mary Barnes, Hope DeRoos, Elizabeth Hill, Grace Meier and Lauren Rohwer. Seniors: Emily Beukelman, Cole Drenth, Lauren Falck, Emma Kaskey, Camryn Mork and Jared Weiland. A honor roll Freshmen: Grace Arnts, Matthew Edwards, Alexa Fredericksen, Aidan Freese, Kenneth Robbie Hach III, Halle Hilsabeck, Abigail Latta, Jair Lopez, Hannah Loring, Logan McCoy, Abigail Mitchell, Joshua Parks, Adrian Placido, Justus Reichert, Brooklyn Ridgway, Michael Ryherd, Caden Shea, Diogo Sliefert, Shelby Struthers, Sarah Sundene, Nathan Weflen and Morgan Wilson. Sophomores: Brenden Barrera,

Cole Brake, Clarice Brechwald, Peter Carlson, Phoebe Feis, Jessica Flaherty, Colton Henkel, Nicole Jensen, Rowan Kolpin, Allison Maymon, Emma Mills, Cali Mongan, Keaton Mork, Emily Morse, Karen Pantoja, Christian Peterson, Drew Price, Andrew Pritchard, Trevor Robbins, Aric Stephan, Zach Sutton, Caitlynn Williams, Chloe Wood and Sam Zimmerman. Juniors: Emma Buss, Clara Candelario, Grace DePuma, Tyler Gaes, Jasmine Garcia, Irasemma Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Cody Goodwin, Cory Goodwin, Jacob Hull, Collin Johnson, Barritt Kolpin, Carson Kruger, Mallorie Lane, Erin Lockin, Grace Newell, Petyon Robbins, Kaleb Sleezer, Alex Snyder, Laney Stanton and Alicia Turnquist. Seniors: Natalia Carr, Spenser Fast, Sidney Hilsabeck, Jason Hinkeldey, Morgan Jacobson, Kirk Langner, Levi Owens, Ryan Radke, Alex Sangwin, Skylar Solko, Rachel Stephan, Jordan Wendel, Hanna Westphal, Austin Williamson and Sarah Zimmerman.

B honor roll Freshmen: Brian Banwell, Alexanna Barrera, Kienna Carr, Carson Elston, Josie Henrichs, Anthony Krier, Schade Larson, Lucas McKenzie, Mazy Pitts, Shaenna Pratt, Carolina Reimer, Michael Weiland and Katlin Wipperling. Sophomores: Angel Catarino, Addie Cosgrove, Chandler Damewood, Brett Donis, Conrad Falck, Nicholas Gaes, Tyler Hanks, Michael Kueny, Kevin Laguna, Henry Peterson, Juan Rodriguez, Cade Weiland, McKenna Wilson, Justice Wolff and Dalton Woosley. Juniors: Alondra Bravo, Amanda Dunson, Jordan Gano, Tayler Gano, Jaden Henrichs, Tristan Jansen, Thomas Kueny, Jared Laguna, Ana Patricia Padilla, Lily Peterson, Justine Ryherd, Noah Sundene, Wyatt Tuttle and Thomas Walter. Seniors: Tamra Bradbury Elliott, Emiline Carr, Elyse Dromeshauser, Austin Cruz Frisbie-Hoadley, Stephanie Murillo, Nicholas O’Bannon, Julyssa Ramirez and Abbie Wilson.

Alta-Aurelia MS releases honor roll for first quarter The Alta-Aurelia Middle School has released its first quarter honor roll. Fifth Grade Kelsie Aronson, Mason Barnes, Jack Bloom, Maggie Bloom, Cale Brechwald, Parker Buckendahl, Andrew Bush, Trenton Chanthavysouk, Hannah Colerick, Brayton Diischer, Addison Fritz, Lucy Gunkelman, Mckenzie Herrig, Samantha Jessup, Blayke Johnson, Emily Launderville, Abbigal Lundberg, Alexis Meyer, Brianna Moncus, Kayla Mongan, Roman Napierala, Ella Nielsen, Raelee Page, Abigail Peterson, Addisen Reeves, Lily Reeves, Phoenix Reichert, Aden Rieb, DJ Rodriguez, Braden Schmidt, Isaiah Segovia, Cameron Stites, Joe Valdovinos, Allison Watts, Mariah Woosley and Ethan Zoch. Sixth grade Cade Ahnemann, Emily Arnts, Joelle Arnts, Jack Baker, Kennady Berkland, Nora Boelter, Melissa Brown, Katie Bryant, Lily Buckendahl, Weston Bunnell,

Steven Colerick, Sarah Cummins, Jaden Degner, Autumn Donis, Chloe Elston, Brielle Engelmann, Tyler Erpelding, Lydia Feis, Ava Graham, Piper Graham, Victoria Gustafson, Dominik Ibarra, Jana Jessup, Matthew Kueny, Alleriah Linke, Chase Long, Connie Marcos, Kyler Mattson, Luis Mendoza, Grace Mills, Mercedes Norris, Oscar Pantoja, Shea Peterson, Isaiah Powers, Savhana Pratt, Harrison Price, Carson Reinert, Sabrina Rivera, Irving Rodriguez, Kiersten Ryherd, Kaden Schulenberg, Braden Sonksen, Kaden Stites, Madison Theisen, Landon Vanderhoff, Carter Weiland, Morgan Westphal, Conner Wienhold and Madlin Wipperling. Seventh grade Ethan Arnts, Jacob Arnts, Kaysha Brown, Sara Cargin, Simon Carlson, Amelia Damewood, Carolina Donis, Zander Dowdy, Zachary Erpelding, Kyla Galvin, Ethan Hach, Jadrien Hanson, Kile

Hussey, Lane Kraemer, Caela Kruger, Maria Kueny, Shea Lockin, Angela Lopez, Madison Lundberg, Alli Magnussen, Preston McCoy, Jenna Nielsen, Tegan Owens, Emma Peterson, Tanner Randall, Victoria Rivera, Jayden Seaver, Brennan Shea, Makenzie Snyder, Marlene Valdovinos, Kim Weflen and Rachel Wienhold. Eighth grade Collin Aronson, Tate Brechwald, Cassidy Corbin, Emma Crum, Matthew Cummins, Ellie DePuma, Alex DeRoos, Trey Engelmann, Kalie Gaes, Pako Garcia, Elizabeth Gustafson, Trevor Hanks, Sierra Hill, Mallorie Jacobson, Amber Jensen, Kelly Jensen, Ryan Jensen, Ellie Kaskey, Keinna King, Jessica Larson, Abigail Marcos, Gabe McSparran, Teagan Meyer, Kain Nelson, Cassidy Parks, Oliver Peterson, Chandler Robbins, Cade Rohwer, Emilie Sawatzky, Levi Sleezer, Makayli Snyder, Abbie Watts and Alaina Westphal.

Gift bags: The Alta-Aurelia Challenge Team students visited Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake Dec. 15. For a team project, they put together 24 gift bags for medical/surgical patients and/or staff, which contained fruit snacks, crayons and wooden dice handmade by one of the students. They also enjoyed a tour of the hospital. (Photo submitted)

ALTA COMMUNITY CHAMBER The Alta Community Chamber met Nov. 10 with Bubba Reetz calling the meeting to order. Members present were Bubba, Mandi, Jane, Megan, Becky, Julie Meth, Ron and Ellen Halder. Approval of October minutes: first motion Jane, second Becky. Financial update: checking balance $4,331, no new checks or deposits were recorded. Nomination committee: Megan and Mark Glienke were on the committee. Megan spoke on behalf and the group decided to go ahead and vote for officers for 2017. Pam Henderson was elected president. Deb Aberson was elected to stay as vice president. Becky Wolf at Welcov accepted the nomination and position of secretary. Jane Vandeweerd at Power Solutions accepted the nomination and position of treasurer. Member at large for 2017 is Marge

Neulib. Eight members voted with all ayes. Update from Halloween (fire station/Welcov): Jane commented about 150 kids, down from last year. Donation to Alta-Aurelia FFA (Megan): The bill for Fareway for the sack lunches was $428. A motion was made by Megan to donate $300 to F.F.A. for the sack lunch meal. Motioned was seconded by Ellen. Ayes – all. Hometown Christmas (Sunday, Dec. 4): No new pertinent info was brought up to the group. All plans are in place for Hometown Christmas. Megan did mention to the group that Kings Pointe is selling season water park passes at a discounted rate of $199 till the end of the year. Kings Pointe reached out and offered to throw in 10 single passes for any business that wanted to purchase for Alta’s Hometown

Christmas. Annual meeting: Dates that are available are Sunday, Jan. 22 or 29 – Deb Aberson talked on the two dates available for the annual meeting at Buffalo Ridge. The group decided on Sunday, Jan. 22. More details to follow. Committee reports: no new reports at this time. Open forum: Megan mentioned about having evening meetings to try and include more businesses and get better attendance. Two businesses requested evening meetings. We/Megan was going to check into this more and we can discuss it at our first 2017 meeting, if need be. Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m. by Reetz. The next regular meeting will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 9 at Buffalo Ridge Café.

Sectional wrestling locations announced The Iowa High School Athletic Association has announced sectional and district wrestling locations. Alta-Aurelia will compete in the 1A wrestling sectional Saturday, Feb. 4 at noon in Manson. The other teams in the sectional include Emmetsburg, Graetting-

er-Terrill/R-A, Manson-Northwest Webster, North Union, Okoboji, Sioux Central and West Bend-Mallard The sectional team champion and runner-up qualify for the regional dual team tournament Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at a site to be determined. The top two individual sectional

place winners in each weight class qualify for the district tournament Saturday, Feb. 11 at noon in Okoboji, Milford. The top two individual district place winners at each weight class will advance to the state meet in Des Moines Feb. 16-18.

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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Minister, David Bernhardt 4890 40th Avenue Fellowship - 9 AM Worship - 9:30 AM Sunday School - 10:30 AM

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. John Schmidt 169 630th Street • 712-284-1450 Sunday School/Bible Study - 9 AM Worship - 10 AM Communion 1st and 3rd week

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Ryan Roehrig 405 Division Street • 712-200-1133 Worship - 9 AM Communion every other Sunday Adult Bible Class/Sunday School - 10:15 AM

SUMMIT E-FREE CHURCH Pastor Doug Corlew 1000 S. Main Street • 712-200-2200 Worship - 8:30 AM and 11 AM Sunday School/Adult Bible Fellowship - 9:45 AM

TRINITY LUTHERAN Pastor Denise L. Parrello 401 W. 2nd Street Worship and “Spark” - 10:45 AM Holy Communion 1st Sunday of each month and holidays

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QCHEROKEER IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Daniel C. Guenther 709 W. Cedar • 712-225-4606 Saturday Mass - 4 PM Sunday Mass - 10 AM

MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Jeff Harris 6080 S. Avenue • 712-434-2218 Sunday School - 9:45 AM Worship - 10:45 AM

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PUBLIC NOTICE Cherokee County Engineer NOTICE A WINTER REMINDER TO RURAL RESIDENTS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY It is illegal to move snow from private property onto the Cherokee County Public Road Right-of-Way. These snow piles create additional snowdrifts, increased public liability and can cause serious damage to Cherokee County snow-moving equipment. Ordinance #2009-1 may be enforced by 1st-time offense $250.00 ﬁne, 2nd offense $500.00. -Thank you very much for your cooperation. For more information, go to our website www.cherokeecountyiowa.com, ordinance #2009-1. Cherokee County Secondary Roads

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PUBLIC NOTICE Cherokee County Board of Supervisors FOR THE YEAR 2016 BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MINUTE BOOK CHEROKEE COUNTY, IOWA DECEMBER 6, 2016 The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, with Dennis Bush, Rick Mongan, Gary Lundquist, Duane Mummert, and Jeff Simonsen present. Ken Ross, Chronicle Times, represented the press. Justin Pritts was also in attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, all votes were offered as follows: Ayes – Simonsen, Mongan, Lundquist, Mummert, Bush; Nayes – none; Abstentions – none. Motion by Mongan, seconded by Lundquist to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Mongan, seconded by Mummert to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. Mark Murphy, County Recorder, presented a wage authorization for consideration. Motion by Simonsen, seconded by Mongan to acknowledge a wage authorization effective December 5, 2016, for Mollie Hill, Deputy Recorder, with 80% of the Recorder’s salary. Motion carried. Matt Susemihl, Bixenman Insurance, presented renewal quotes for public ofﬁcials bonds as required by the Code of Iowa. Motion by Simonsen, seconded by Lundquist to accept a $1,692 Public Ofﬁcial Bond quote from IMT for the 2017 year, including

blanket coverage at $100,000 for all employees, $500,000 for County Treasurer, and $250,000 for County Sheriff. Motion carried. Motion by Simonsen, seconded by Mummert to approve Resolution #2016-20 Engagement Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, Bond Counsel. Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquist-aye, Mummert-aye, Bushaye. Motion carried and resolution adopted. Motion by Mummert, seconded by Lundquist to approve Resolution #2016-21 Approving Post-Issuance Compliance Policy with County Auditor named as Disclosure Coordinator. Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Monganaye, Lundquist-aye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted. Motion by Mongan, seconded by Simonsen to approve Resolution #2016-22 Fixing Date of December 20, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. for a Meeting on the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Not to Exceed $525,000. Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquistaye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted. Motion by Lundquist, seconded by Mongan to approve Resolution #2016-23 Fixing Date of December 20, 2016, at 9:10 a.m. for a Meeting on the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Not to Exceed $1,900,000. Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquist-aye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Mo-

tion carried and resolution adopted. Motion by Simonsen, seconded by Mummert to approve a separation of employment for Dylan Agnitsch, Secondary Roads Temporary Seasonal employee. Motion carried. The supervisors provided committee reports and reviewed meeting schedules. Valerie Bryant, Debbie Erpelding and Courtney Bruce provided an informative presentation on the new facility currently being renovated for the Aurelia Day Care and requested $25,000 of county funding. The request will be taken under consideration during the budget process. Hedgie Brandt, County Treasurer, requested tax abatement for nine properties acquired by the City of Cherokee through a FEMA ﬂood buyout program. Motion by Mongan, seconded by Mummert to abate 2016/2017 property taxes totaling $2,764.02 on nine properties acquired by the City of Cherokee (Parcels 98-07-27-455-013, 98-07-27-477-007, 98-07-27-477-008, 98-0727-477-010, 98-07-27-480-005, 98-07-27-480006, 107-07-34-212-005, 107-07-34-232-003 and 107-07-26-352-014). Motion carried. There being no further business, Chairman Bush adjourned the meeting at 10:33 a.m. All board agendas and minutes are available online at www.cherokeecountyiowa.com . Dennis Bush, Chairman Attest: Kris Glienke, County Auditor

PUBLIC NOTICE Alta-Aurelia Community School District DECEMBER 12, 2016 The Board of Directors of the Alta and Aurelia Community School Districts met in regular session on December 12, 2016, in the Conference Room at the Old Alta High School. Presidents Gigi Nelson and Jennifer Kaskey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Alta Board members present: Ila Galvin, Greg Kueny, Gigi Nelson and Jodi Theisen. Absent: Laurie Millard. Aurelia Board members present: Jen Kaskey, Brad Rohwer, Sue Sangwin and Dan Winterhof. Absent: Nicky Sleezer. Others present: Lynn Evans, Superintendent; Kurt Hanna, Tom Ryherd and Jeannie Henningsen, Principals, and Vicki Kolpin, Board Secretary. Also attending: four staff members and two members of the press. Motion by Theisen, second by Galvin to approve the agenda. Aye: All. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Sangwin, second by Winterhof to approve the agenda. Roll call vote: Aye: Winterhof, Kaskey, Rohwer, Sangwin. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Galvin, second by Theisen to approve the minutes from the regular session held November 14, 2016, and the work session held November 21, 2016. Aye: All. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Sangwin, second by Rohwer to approve the minutes from the regular session held November 14, 2016. Roll call vote: Kaskey, Rohwer, Sangwin, Winterhof. Nay: None. Adopted. The boards recognized both districts for wonderful Elementary Music Concerts. Motion by Galvin, second by Theisen to approve Alta bills as follows: General Fund - $80,372.86, Capital Projects Fund $28,523.27, PPEL Fund - $7,066.12, Nutrition Fund $31,380.58 and Activity/Agency Fund - $16,833.56. Aye: All. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Rohwer, second by Winterhof to approve Aurelia bills as follows: General Fund - $23,329.21, Management Fund - $117.81, PPEL/SAVE Funds - $16,280.72, Activity Fund - $2,561.95, Nutrition Fund - $13,516.29 and November Payroll ñ $181,870.37. Roll call vote: Aye: Rohwer, Sangwin, Winterhof, Kaskey. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Galvin, second by Theisen to approve financial reports as presented. Aye: All. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Winterhof, second by Sangwin to approve financial reports as presented. Roll call vote: Aye: Sangwin, Winterhof, Kaskey, Rohwer. Nay: None. Adopted. Tom Ryherd, Kory Hermsen and Jen Radke talked to the boards about plans for instruction the last four days of the semester after Winter break. Mr. Ryherd presented his principal’s report. Deb Peterson and Nikole Nuttall requested financial assistance for the purchase of music equipment for which they would write a grant. Motion by Rohwer, second by Winterhof to approve application for a Cherokee County Legacy Foundation Grant and to provide matching funds for requested purchases. Roll call vote: Aye: Winterhof, Kaskey, Rohwer, Sangwin. Nay: None. Adopted. Sangwin left the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Motion by Theisen, second by Kueny to approve payment application #4 (final) to Beck Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $26,305.28. Aye: All. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Winterhof, second by Rohwer to approve payment application #4(final) to Beck Excavating, Inc. in the amount of 23,987.45. Roll call vote: Aye: Kaskey, Rohwer, Winterhof. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Rohwer, second by Winterhof to appoint Nicky Sleezer to represent the Aurelia Board on the Cherokee County Conference Board. Roll call vote: Aye: Rohwer, Winterhof, Kaskey. Nay: None. Adopted. No Alta Board members reside in Cherokee County. Motion by Galvin, second by Theisen to appoint Gigi Nelson to represent the Alta Board on the Buena Vista County Conference Board. Aye: All. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Winterhof, second by Rohwer to appoint Jen Kas-

key to represent the Aurelia Board on the Buena Vista County Conference Board. Roll call vote: Aye: Winterhof, Kaskey, Rohwer. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Galvin, second by Theisen to set Driver Education Fees at $250.00 per student and Driver Education compensation at $195.00 per student for the 2016-17 school year. Aye: All. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Winterhof, second by Rohwer to approve the bid from Advanced Systems, Inc. for a Canon copier at a cost of $5,887.00. Roll call vote: Aye: Kaskey, Rohwer, Winterhof. Nay: None. Adopted. There were no early graduation requests to be approved. Motion by Rohwer, second by Winterhof to approve adding Aurelia Daycare as an additional insured on the district policy at their expense. Roll call vote: Aye: Rohwer, Winterhof, Kaskey. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Theisen, second by Kueny to approve Alta’s At-Risk/Drop Out Prevention Modified Allowable Growth Application for 2017-2018 in the amount of $170,476.00. Aye: All. Nay: None. Adopted. Motion by Winterhof, second by Rohwer to approve Aurelia’s At-Risk/Drop Out Prevention Modified Allowable Growth Application for 2017-2018 in the amount of $78,931.00. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Winterhof, Kaskey, Rohwer. Nay: None. Adopted. The boards reviewed the Master Calendar draft for the 2017-18 school year. Brad Rohwer and Dan Winterhof from the Aurelia board and Greg Kueny and Gigi Nelson from the Alta board were appointed to serve on a committee to study Reorganization. Principal and Curriculum Coordinator reports were given. Superintendent’s report was given. The boards were advised that there are problems with the high school entry and the firewall in Aurelia needs to be replaced. Updates and timelines for the Tornado Safe Room were presented. Updates were given on the Aurelia Daycare building. Board discussion followed. Board members that attended the Iowa School Board Convention gave reports on sessions they attended. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Gigi Nelson, Alta Board President Jennifer Kaskey, Aurelia Board President Vicki Kolpin, Board Secretary AURELIA CSD BILLS APPROVED DECEMBER 12, 2016 Vendor Name, Description Amount GENERAL FUND: 2nd Wind Exercise, Inc., Maint. $579.00 Advanced Systems Inc., Copies 38.08 Alta Community Schools, Reimburse 102.97 Alta Implement Co., Inc., Repair 526.69 Aurelia City Clerk, Bldg. Ck. 30.00 Aurelia Municipal Utilities, Utilities 3,179.00 Bomgaars, Supplies 99.98 Cardmember Services, Supplies 150.68 Casey’s, Fuel 77.47 Center Point Energy Services Retail, LLC Utilities 151.23 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc., Supplies 120.80 Century Business Products, Inc., Copies 1,046.69 Cherokee Co. Treas., License 21.00 Control System Specialists, Heating 1,888.10 Cornwell, Frideres, Maher & Associates, Audit 3,480.00 Demco, Supplies 206.26 Division of Labor Services, Inspection 390.00 Ecolab Pest Division, Service 74.90 First Cooperative Association, Fuel 1,453.89 Galva-Holstein Comm. Schools,

Open Enroll 3,379.08 Harms, Sherry, Reimburse 9.08 Heartland Paper Company, Supplies 279.56 Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown, Motel 122.08 Janitor’s Closet, Ltd., Supplies 319.10 Julius Cleaners, Mops 10.50 Maple Valley Hardware, Supplies 34.17 MidAmerican Energy, Utilities 133.73 Music Is Elementary, Supplies 189.48 Nu-Telecom, Phone 408.77 NWIBA Treasurer - Colleen Hecht, Entry 150.00 O’Halloran International Inc., Repair 241.90 O’Malley, Mary Ann, Reimburse 9.08 Patton, Leann, Reimburse 9.08 Payne, Rory, Reimburse 9.08 Pioneer Valley Books, Books 48.40 Quill Corporation Supplies 60.67 Rohwer, Amy, Reimburse 62.69 Scholastic Inc., Books 254.99 Sioux Central Community School Dist, Open Enroll 3,535.16 Stevicks, Billy, Reimburse 19.23 Storm Lake Bakery, Supplies 43.60 Verizon Business, Phone 157.08 Walmart Community/Gemb. Equip. 216.88 Westphal, Kate, Reimburse 9.08 Total 23,329.21 MANAGEMENT FUND: Sandine, Ann, Reimburse 117.81 PPEL/SAVE: O’Halloran International Inc., Bus 4,010.82 Power Solutions, Electrical 3,210.90 Proelect, Equip. 4,675.00 Beck Engineering, Track 1,780.00 Beck Excavating Inc., Track 23,987.45 Scott Herrig Lawn Care, Grounds 2,604.00 Total 40,268.17 ACTIVITY FUND: Alta Backpack Program, Transfer 265.86 Blum, Rick, Ofc. 330.00 Bohnenkamp, Tom, Ofc. 255.00 Brostad, Mike, Ofc. 75.00 Casey’s, Supplies 308.32 Christiansen, Dean, Ofc. 330.00 Fareway Stores, Supplies 113.80 Fareway, Supplies 19.07 Hauff Mid-America Sports, Supplies 94.70 Sherkenbach, Bret, Ofc. 75.00 Tiefenthaler, Michael, Ofc. 165.00 United States Postal Service, Postage 102.00 Walmart Community/Gemb., Supplies 338.20 Wiener, Arnie, Ofc. 90.00 Total 2,561.95 NUTRITION FUND: Aurelia School General Fund, Wages 5,896.08 Braunger Foods, Food 1,138.35 Casey’s General Stores Inc., Food 13.95 Dean Foods, Food 1,290.86 Earthgrains Baking Co’s. Inc., Food 430.24 Hy-Vee Accounts Receivable, Food 9.98 Keck, Inc., Food 799.66 Martin Brothers Dist. Co., Inc., Food 3,735.92 Modern Heating & Cooling, Repair 201.25 Total 13,516.29 Payroll Wages 132,907.62 FICA 8,044.00 Medicare 1,881.26 IPERS 11,483.49 Insurance 27,478.13 Partial Self Funding 75.87 TOTAL

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor: During our recent November school board meeting, the Alta and Aurelia boards participated in a presentation and discussion facilitated by Dr. Tim Grieves, chief administrator with Northwest AEA. He presented on the topic of reorganization. Primarily, he lead the boards through Iowa Code 275 and how this relates to school reorganizations, the timelines involved and the process as a whole. Discussion was held on not only Iowa Code, but also how to structure a newly reorganized school board, petitions and dates a vote can legally be held. Many questions were asked concerning pro’s and con’s of reorganizing school districts, examples of reorganization processes that have been most successful and pit falls in the process to avoid. So, what is the difference between whole grade sharing and reorganization? In whole grade sharing, two school districts agree to share students, classes and staff but remain separate school districts. The two districts maintain separate school boards, separated budgets and separate taxing authorities. Currently, Alta and Aurelia whole grade share students in middle school through high school. The boards are now learning more about a move to reorganization to determine if and when we should move to a true K-12 school merger through reorganization. In reorganization, commonly referred to as consolidation, two separate school districts join to become one new district with one new school board, one budget and one taxing authority. Whole grade sharing requires a vote of the school boards to approve. Reorganization (consolida-tion) requires a vote of the public passed by simple majority. There are pro’s and con’s to each. In the current whole grade sharing agreement between Alta and Aurelia, there are a number of shared positions for which both districts receive additional funding (superintendent, business manager, transportation director,

curriculum coordinator, to name a few). This additional funding would not be available if the two districts consolidated. For districts that vote to consolidate, there are some efficiencies gained and a small property tax incentive for three years. The above mentioned loss in funds will not only be off-set by both districts applying for “jointly employed” funding, but funding would increase considerably for the final year of the whole grade sharing and the first three years of the reorganization. The districts are eligible for “jointly employed” funding now that they have the same professional development plans, similar salary schedules and utilize the same evaluation process and instruments. As the boards move forward in learning more about reorganization, information will be made public. Once it is determined to pursue if reorganization is the proper fit or not for our situations, public surveys will be used, along with public meetings and newsletters to get accurate information out to the public prior to any formal decisions being made. Personally, as long as Alta and Aurelia remain together in whatever fashion the school boards and communities see fit, I view it as a huge positive. As I am out visiting classrooms, I witness more students in the elective classes than in years prior to the sharing agreement. Elective courses that would have literally had two or three students in the past now have double digits. Small class sizes are great, but there comes a point where a class is so small that it impedes education. In some of our elective classes, that is where we were when we were separate. Because of our now larger student numbers, we are able to offer more elective classes at the high school and more exploratory classes in the middle school than we have been able to offer in many years, and possibly ever. Advanced science classes have been developed, expanded offerings in business, family/ consumer science, business and industrial technology are now offered. Multiple sections of elective classes as well as multiple

sections of required classes are now offered, where, prior to the sharing agreement, only one section may have been available in the schedule. This gives students greater choice and flexibility to take classes in their areas of interest and need. The extracurricular and cocurricular offerings are richer together than when we were separate. Increased numbers have allowed for multiple levels of competition in many of our activities. There are strong numbers in our music programs at both middle school and high school. Interest is high and we anticipate those numbers continuing to increase. Greater numbers in many of our co-curricular and extracurricular programs gives us the opportunity to now have truly developmental programs. Students aren’t forced into situations where they have to compete at levels above or below their skill levels, as was the case at times when both schools were separate. The board of education for both Aurelia and Alta meet at joint monthly board meetings. Each gets to hear the discussions of the other district and both boards are taking a keen, positive, interest in the business of the other. If you were to walk in the board room as an observer, I think it would be difficult to determine who was an Alta board member and who was an Aurelia board member. The discussion is positive and forthcoming. There is a sense of “team” that has been developed in the board room. This is not only exciting and positive, but it will continue to have a positive impact in the classrooms and our students’ educational experience. There are two questions that I have continually asked myself over the past six years, “Are we better together than on our own?” and “Is being together better than the alternatives both school districts faced for their futures?” Based on what I am currently witnessing, the answer to both questions is a definite “Yes.” I for one am looking positively to the future as Alta and Aurelia continue to grow together for the benefit of our children’s education. Lynn Evans, Alta-Aurelia Superintendent

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SPORTS Warriors split Tuesday night duals Maidens too much for Warriors, 91-40 The Alta-Aurelia wrestling team played host to Graettinger-Terril/ Ruthven-Ayrshire and Sioux Center on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in a double dual meet. The Warriors opened by facing GTRA and falling 60-21. The Warriors won three of the five contested matches on the evening. Nick Gaes tossed Cade Steelman in 40 seconds at the 195 pound weight class while Skylar Solko added a second period fall at 160 pounds. Colin Johnson picked up the other contested victory for the Warriors as he beat Blake Miller at 182 pounds with a 3-1 win. Also picking up a win by forfeit was Sam Sherkenbach at 113 pounds. Two grapplers lost by fall in the match. Sam Zimmerman lost the 152 pound matchup with a first period fall to Spencer Roth while Brett Triggs collected a second period fall over Adan Henrich at 132 pounds. In the nightcap, the Warriors

won 42-18 over Sioux Central. In all, just four matches were contested on the mat with the home team collecting three of them. Sam Sherkenbach needed just 26 seconds to dispose of Nathan Harden at 113 pounds while Sam Zimmerman tossed his 145 pound foe, Brendan Baier in the third period. Skylar Solko added the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third fall of the evening as he pinned Colton Schau in 1:40. In the only other competitive

The high-powered Pocahontas Area girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball proved their might on Friday evening, Dec. 10, with a 91-40 win over the Warriors. The Maidens poured in 36 first quarter points to build an early 19 point margin and never looked back. For Alta-Aurelia, Lily Peterson led the offensive effort with 13 points and six rebounds. She also handed out four assists, blocked a pair of shots and added a steal.

match of the evening, Ethan Bervin of Sioux Central pinned Adam Henrich in 3:15 at 132 pounds. The rest of the points for both teams came in forfeit wins. Earning wins were Nick Gaes (195), Grace Meier (126), Nate Weflen (152), and Collin Johnson (182). Sioux Central picked up forfeit wins at 138 pounds (Keaton Lindner) and 170 pounds (Laine Wolff.) Both teams forfeited the 106, 120, 220 and 285 pound weight classes.

AA: 17 09 05 09 - 40 A-A: Laney Stanton 2-2, 2-2, 6; Erin Lockin 1-3, 0-2, 2; Lily Peterson 5-12, 1-1, 13; Mary Barnes 2-6, 0-0, 5; Grace Depuma 2-3, 0-0, 5; Chloe Kruger 2-5, 1-3, 7; Justine Ryherd 0-0, 0-0, 0; Rowan Kolpin 2-3, 0-0, 5; Totals: 15-33, 4-8, 40 Three-point goals (6-13): Peterson 2-3, Kru-

RESULTS: Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire 60, Alta-Aurelia 21 170: Carter Murray (GTRA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hunter Naig (GTRA) won by won by forfeit; 182 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Colin forfeit; 126 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lucas Hoffman Johnson (AA) dec. Blake Mill- (GTRA) won by forfeit; 132 er, 3-1; 195 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nick Gaes (AA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brett Triggs (GTRA) threw threw Cade Steelman, 0:40; Adam Henrich, 3:22; 136 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dev220 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nole Bochmann (GTRA) on Naug (GTRA) won by forfeit; won by forfeit; 285 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nate Har- 145 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kolton Roth (GTRA) won ris (GTRA) won by forfeit; 106 by forfeit; 152 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spencer Roth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monte Matthews (GTRA) won (GTRA) threw Sam Zimmerby forfeit; 113 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sam Sherken- man, 1:18; 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Skylar Solko bach (AA) won by forfeit; 120 (AA) threw Bea Schany, 3:04

Warriors nearly double K-P, 72-43 The Alta-Aurelia boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team picked up their third straight win with a 72-43 win over Kingsley-Pierson on Monday, Dec. 12. The Warriors closed out each half with strong efforts. A-A poured in 26 points in the second quarter to stretch a five point lead into a 20 advantage. After a quiet third quarter where K-P trimmed the lead by one point after three quarters, before doubling up K-P in the final quarter, 20-10. The one-two offensive punch of Carson Kruger and Jordan Gano each tallied 17 points in the contest. Kruger also added seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Gano added a pair of blocks and three rebounds. Tyler Hanks came off the bench to tally nine points and collected three boards. The rest of the team featured a balanced offensive attack as 12 of the 14 players to step on to the floor wound up in the scoring column. The team was white-hot from the field, sinking more than 70 percent of its shots from the field en route to the win. A-A was slated to host West Bend-Mallard (0-5) on Friday. KP 10 11 12 10 - 43 AA 15 26 11 20 - 72 A-A: Jordan Gano 6-8, 3-4, 0, 17; Tayler Gano 0-1, 1-2, 3, 1; Carson Kruger 8-11, 1-2, 1, 17; Ryan Radke 1-1, 0-0, 1, 2; TJ Walter 2-3, 0-0, 3, 4; Alex Sangwin 2-4, 0-0, 2, 5; Jaden Henrichs 3-4, 0-0, 0, 6; Alex Snyder 2-2, 0-0, 1, 5; Tyler Hanks 2-3, 4-5, 0, 9; Aric Stephan 2-2, 0-0, 0, 4; Chandler Damewood 0-1, 0-0, 1, 0; Michael Ryherd 0-0, 0-0, 0, 0; Anthony Krier 1-1, 0-0, 1, 2; Cody Goodwin 0-0, 0-2, 0, 0; Totals: 29-41, 9-15, 13, 72 Three-point goals (5-7): J. Gano 2-2, Sangwin 1-1, Snyder 1-1, Hanks 1-1, Kruger 0-1, Radke 1; Rebounds (33): Kruger 7, Sangwin 7, Walter 4, J. Gano 3, T. Gano 3, Hanks 3, Radke 2, Damewood 1, Henrichs 1, Stephan 1, Krier 1; Assists (18): Radke 5, Snyder 4, Kruger 3, Sangwin 1, T. Gano 1, Henrichs 1, Walter 1, Stephan 1, Krier 1; Blocks (4): J. Gano 2, Kruger 1, Sangwin 1; Steals (10): Kruger 2, Damewood 2, Radke 1, Sangwin 1, J. Gano 1, T. Gano 1, Walter 1, Snyder 1

PACLM : 36 29 20 06 - 91 ger 2-5, Depuma 1-1, Barnes 1-4; Rebounds (14): Peterson 6, Stanton 3, Lockin 2, Ryherd 2, Barnes 1; Assists (15): Lockin 5, Peterson 4, Barnes 3, Depuma 2, Kruger 1; Blocks (3): Peterson 2, Barnes 1; Steals (3): Barnes 1, Peterson 1, Lockin 1

Early lead powers Warriors past Indians, 49-40 A fast start enabled the Alta-Aurelia boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team to pick up a road victory at Laurens on Friday, Dec. 9. Carson Kruger powered the Warriors to the win with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. The

junior was nearly perfect from the field by rattling in 7-of-9 shots from the field and 2-of-3 from the charity stripe. Jordan Gano added 13 points in the victory, rattling in a trio of three-pointers in the victory. Gano

AA: 17 07 05 20 - 49 A-A: Jordan Gano 4-8, 2-2, 5, 13; Tayler Gano 3-7, 0-0, 0, 6; Carson Kruger 7-9, 2-3, 3, 17; Ryan Radke 3-10, 3-6, 1, 9; TJ Walter 0-1, 0-2, 2, 0; Alex Sangwin 1-1, 0-0, 4, 3; Jaden Henrichs 0-0, 0-0, 0, 0; Alex Snyder 0-1, 1-2, 1, 1; Tyler Hanks 0-1, 0-0, 0, 0; Aric Stephan 0-0, 0-0, 0, 0; Totals: 18-38, 9-22, 16, 49

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Laney Stanton added six points and three boards while Chloe Kruger came off the bench to rattle in seven points and dole out an assist. Grace Depuma and Mary Barnes each added five points to provide the Warriors a balanced attack. Barnes added three assists, a steal and a block while Depuma added a couple of dimes. Erin Lockin also chipped in five assists on the evening as the Warriors fell to 1-5 on the year.

In class 1A, senior Skylar Solko is ranked sixth at 152 pounds and sophomore Nick Gaes is ninth at 195.

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also added a steal and collected five caroms in the win. Ryan Radke continued A-Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balanced offensive attack with nine points, a rebound, and an assist. The victory moved Alta-Aurelia to 3-1 on the year.

PAC: 09 06 07 18 - 40 Three-point goals (4-10): J. Gano 3-5, Sangwin 1-1, Snyder 0-1, Hanks 0-1, Kruger 0-2; Rebounds (31): Kruger 14, J. Gano 5, T. Gano 4, Walter 3, Hanks 2, Radke 1, Sangwin 1, Stephan 1; Assists (9): Kruger 6, Radke 1, Sangwin 1, Snyder 1; Blocks (1): Walter 1; Steals (7): T. Gano 3, Kruger 1, Sangwin 1, J. Gano 1, Walter 1

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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The Alta-Aurelia High School band and choir held their annual winter concert on Dec. 15 at the high school in Alta. The band performed five pieces under the direction of Corbet Butler. The jazz and concert choir performed under the direction of Natalie Bradburn, and were accompanied by Doris Gregg. Photos, from top left moving clockwise: Members of the male choir performed “Nuttin’ for Christmas,” the high school band showcased their talents during the concert, Levi Owens and Natalia Carr, members of the jazz choir “Audacity,” sing “Mary Did You Know,” for the final piece of the evening, “Hallelujah Chorus,” the high school choir asked members of the audience to participate, clarinet players Amanda Dunson and Natalia Carr play during the concert band performance and trumpet players showcase their skills during “Ukrainian Bell Carol.”

Aurelia Star photos by Bethany Jones