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Value of Ida farmland decreases The average value of Ida County farmland decreased 7.61 percent in 2016, according to the annual Iowa State University survey of land values released Dec. 13. Statistics came from realtors and ag lenders. This year marks the third consecutive year that farmland values statewide have shown a decline, which is the irst 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. Ida County farmland was valued at $8,167 per acre in 2016, a decrease of $673 per acre from the 2015 average of $8,840 per acre. Ida County’s percentage decrease is greater than the statewide average percentage decrease in value for all grades of farmland. The average price of farmland in Iowa decreased 5.9 percent or $449 per acre. Ida County farmland is valued $984 above the statewide average of $7,183. The following is a comparison of how area counties fared in the survey. The irst number is the 2016 price, the second number is for 2015, the third igure is the dollar change and the inal igure is the percentage change. Buena Vista—$8,996, $9,570, -$574, -5.99 percent. Cherokee—$8,577, $9,219, -$642, -6.96 percent. Crawford—$7,784, $8,424, -$640, -7.59 percent. Ida—$8,167, $8,840, -$673, -7.61 percent. Monona—$6,463, $7,054, -$571, -8.37 percent. Sac—$8,858, $9,502, -$644, -6.78 percent. Woodbury—$6,691, $7,298, -$642, -8.32 percent. 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 U.S. 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 industrywise net pro its,” 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 modest, 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 ive 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. (continued on page 2)

Public safety commission approves five-year 28E agreement The Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission approved a new 28E agreement for countywide law during its meeting Dec. 20 in Ida Grove. There were no changes to the agreement other than the effective dates. Voting in favor of the agreement were Ida Grove Mayor Morris Hurd, Battle Creek Mayor Lloyd Holmes, Holstein Mayor Connie Ludvigson, Arthur Mayor Randy Fineran and supervisors Rhett Leonard, Bob Paulsrud and Curt Phillips. Galva Mayor Stan Nading voted nay. The ive-year 28E agreement is effective from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2022. The commission will consist of eight members— three supervisors and one representative from the Ida Grove, Holstein, Battle Creek, Galva and Arthur city councils. Percentages for each entity are as follows: Ida County—43 percent, Ida Grove—27.3 percent, Holstein— 16.3 percent, Battle Creek—7.5 percent, Galva—3.3 percent and Arthur—2.6 percent. Prior to the vote, Holmes commented that Battle Creek is paying right at $97,000. “I’m worried about how to keep paying for countywide law, but I don’t know what else we’d do for law enforcement.” Hurd asked if the county could assume all the costs related to the

jail (approximately $73,000)? He said, “The county is going to have more revenue coming in than the cities are. I’d like the jail out of the countywide budget.” Sheriff Wade Harriman said that’s a decision for the public safety commission and, if that happened, then the $25,000 in jail revenue would go to the county. Paulsrud commented that the county covers the cost of the jail payroll, insurance, liability and utilities. He also commented that all the revenue coming in would be used for roads. “The road north of Arthur is going to be a $12 million project,” said Paulsrud. Sheriff Harriman gave updates on three November arrests and discussed recent mailbox damage. Arrests of note during November were: On Nov. 17, an Ida Grove woman was arrested and charged with indecent exposure and disseminating obscene material to a minor. On Nov. 27, four individuals were arrested following a short pursuit that began in Ida Grove and ended in the rural area. Charges iled included violation of a no contact order, operating while intoxicated irst offense, eluding law enforcement, reckless driving and possession of methamphetamine. On Nov. 29, a Battle Creek man was arrested on an

outstanding warrant charging him with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of prescription medication. “A total of 25-26 mailboxes were damaged in the southern part of the county. Others were also damaged in Monona and Woodbury counties. Two 18year-olds and three juveniles were charged with criminal mischief in the second degree,” said Harriman. Under jail, Harriman reported the annual food inspection of the jail meal prep area was conducted Dec. 19 and, according to a verbal report, the county needs to have a sink in the food prep area. Harriman has not received the written report detailing the inspection. Under personnel, Harriman reported he has purchased a K-9 from Michigan and that Deputy Alex Ehlers will be training with the dog in late February/early March. Harriman also noted a new three-year contract will be rati ied with the union. Deputies will receive a 4 percent salary increase the irst year and 3 percent increases in years two and three. All other job classi ications will receive 3 percent increases for the next three years. The next public safety meeting is Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in Arthur.

Ridge View dance: Ridge View High School’s dance team performed a 1950s style dance routine at halftime of the Ridge View versus O-A/BC-IG boys game Dec. 16. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Galva UMC holds last service Christmas Eve The Galva United Methodist Church of Galva came under the Clapsaddle, the oldest Sunday Church held its last of icial service pastorship of Samuel Snyder on school member, turning the irst on Christmas Eve after serving its Sept. 30, 1884. shovel full of earth. The irst classes parishioners 135 years. On April 21, 1885, lots 10 and were held in the new 68x70 brick “It seemed appropriate that our 11, block six were deeded to the and cement building on Sept. 3, last service be held on Christmas trustees of the newly organized 1967. Cost of the building was Eve since our irst service in this church. The church was erected listed at $51,631, plus $11,077 for building was on Christmas Eve by September 1885. In 1887, Rev. furnishings. 1992. All we had were chairs and a J.B. Trimble was appointed to the In 1968, the name was changed to plywood loor. We inished the work Galva circuit and became Galva the United Methodist Church when and started the Evangelical service in the U n i t e d It was a tough decision. We’ve seen it coming new building Brethren and in 1993,” said Methodist for three or four years. — Paul Voge administrative C h u r c h council chair merged. Paul Voge. Methodist’s irst resident pastor. Over the next several years, a “It was a tough decision,” said Thirty-eight members joined by variety of work was performed on Voge. “We’ve seen it coming for October 1888. A Women’s Home the building including remodeling three or four years. We’ve had lots Missionary was organized on May the kitchen, new carpet, the building of long-time, dedicated members 12, 1889. was insulated, new combination pass away and can’t get younger Lots for the present church were windows, the ceiling was lowered ones to come in. We tried everything purchased on July 11, 1900, for and ceiling fans were installed. we could think of, but obviously it $175. A short time later another In 1992, the old church was wasn’t enough. Financially, we can’t 20-feet was purchased for $50 removed and a new ground-level keep the building open.” to make room for the parsonage sanctuary, fellowship hall and two Voge said the administrative south of the church. The new of ices were built adjoining the council has held multiple meetings church building was constructed educational wing. since late last spring and inally and ready for dedication on Sept. 2, “Our plans are luid right now. made the decision to close the 1900. The basement was started in We’ll probably try to sell the facility doors before there was no money 1916 and inished in 1918. and hope that someone can make left. The church union of 1939 good use of it. There is a solid roof, Galva Methodist organized in changed the of icial name of the new looring in the fellowship hall early 1881. Their irst minister was church to the Methodist Church. and new carpeting/ looring in J.W. Lind with the help of John W. In October 1962, the of icial board the sanctuary. It’s a very energy Southwell of the Ida Grove circuit. decided to build an educational ef icient facility,” said Voge. “I’ve The irst meeting place was in a building. Ground was broken for been a lifelong member of Galva room over a pool hall on Main Street the educational facility on Oct. 2, Methodist Church and it hurts to in Galva. The Methodist Episcopal 1966, with Rev. Hall and Theresa see it come to this.”

Galva Methodist: The Galva Methodist Church sanctuary was all decked out for its final service on Christmas Eve. The church’s administrative council decided it was time to close the church and said Christmas Eve was fitting, as the first official service in the sanctuary was on Christmas Eve 1992. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

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. . . Value of Ida farmland (continued from front page) 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 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 per-

cent, 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 in luencing values The most common positive factors in luencing land prices noted by survey respondents were low interest rates, strong crop yields, limited land supply and strong demand. The most commonly cited negative in luences 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 in luencing 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.

Cake auction: Ridge View’s After Prom Committee held a cake auction at halftime of the basketball games with O-A/BC-IG Dec. 16. Here, Marty Boyle auctions off one of the eight cakes. The auction brought in $2,450 for after prom. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Supervisors hold special session, approve sheriﬀ agreement The Ida County Board of Supervisors held a special session on Dec. 20 for compensation approval for chief deputy and sergeant as well as the sheriff union agreement. Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman was present to request additional compensation for the chief deputy and sergeant positions, effective July 1, 2017. Following discussion, the board approved the request, with the sergeant and chief deputy positions gaining an additional $100 per month bonus pay. The board also approved the sheriff’s of ice PPME Local 2003 Union tenative agreement reached

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AED donation: The Ida County Healthcare Coalition recently donated AEDs to O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View School Districts. Accepting the AED at O-A/BC-IG are, from leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jo Hayes, Larry Allen, Pat Miller, Terry Kenealy, Chris Nichols and Patti Andrews. Ed Sohm, Ida County Emergency Management coordinator, and Jared Johnson, HMH Preparedness Coordinator, also were involved in the donation. (Photo submitted)

Ida County Healthcare Coali on donates AEDs to school districts The Ida County Healthcare Coalition recently donated four automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to Ida County school districts: O-A/BC-IG in Ida Grove and Ridge View in Holstein. A request to the coalition for this potential life-saving equipment came from athletic director Larry Allen of O-A/BC-IG. After it was discovered there was similar interest from Ridge View, the coalition, which consists of Ida County Public Health, the Ida County Emergency Management and Horn Memorial Hospital, made a request to the state for the equipment. The state approved the purchase of eight AEDs through the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designated Hospital Preparedness and Emergency Preparedness grant funds. The total for the eight AEDs and associated equipment was a little over $15,000. Chris Nichols, Horn Memorial

Hospital CEO, stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This reflects great communication and coordination between the schools and the healthcare entities in Ida County. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so pleased that the coalition could play a role to facilitate this positive step in the health of our communities.â&#x20AC;? According to the American Heart Association, 23 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are â&#x20AC;&#x153;shockableâ&#x20AC;? arrhythmias, or those that respond to a shock from an AED, making AEDs in public places highly valuable. The use of an AED can increase the chance of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest by 70 percent. Communities with comprehensive AED programs that include CPR and AED training for rescuers have achieved survival rates of nearly 40 percent for cardiac arrest victims. O-A/BC-IG shared Superintendent Terry Kenealy

added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ida County Healthcare Coalition recognized the importance of having automated external defibrillators in our school buildings to help address cardiac arrests in our communities and potentially save lives. We are sincerely grateful for this life-saving gift to our schools and appreciate the cooperative spirit that exists between the Horn Memorial Hospital, Ida County Community Healthcare Coalition and the school district.â&#x20AC;? Jon Wiebers, superintendent of Ridge View Schools, also commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to thank the Ida County Health Care Coalition for the efforts in securing the AEDs. This is another great example of how school, community and business partners working together can provide necessary and vital services to our schools.â&#x20AC;?

The Ida Grove City Council discussed a nuisance property, the downtown revitalization project and a drainage issue during its meeting Dec. 19. Jeff Gilbert was present to express frustration with the lack of nuisance abatement at 201 Court St. and city clerk Edie Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitude over the issue. Gilbert told the council he started coming to the clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of ice after Memorial Day weekend and came in weekly during June and July. He noted the living room furniture was moved, but the vehicle, trash and pool remain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the irst few times I was in, Edie told me it was in the hands of the city attorney. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stopped in several times since the city sent out a letter on Aug. 4. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve boiled over numerous times when she gives me a smirk; it infuriated me. I stopped in two weeks ago and asked to be put on the agenda. I got to the meeting that night and found out I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on the agenda. I want to know how many times you have to complain before you get anything done?â&#x20AC;? asked Gilbert. Councilman Doug Clough commented that he was unaware of the numerous times Gilbert had talked to Ball about the situation. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has to be recti ied this winter or weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be dealing with it next August.â&#x20AC;? The council told Gilbert that city attorney Peter Goldsmith had been directed earlier in the meeting to send a letter to property owner Jeremy Kenkel, giving him 30 days to abate the nuisance or come to a council meeting to address the issue. Goldsmith will send a copy of the letter to Gilbert. Goldsmith agreed complaints

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The Iowa beef checkoff will be mandatory, but refunds will be available to interested producers. The federal beef checkoff of $1 per head remains in place and would not be affected by the Iowa vote. A petition to vote on the state beef checkoff was delivered to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on Sept. 2 by the Iowa Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. The petition contained more than 500 signatures of cattle producers in the state of Iowa who are

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Beef checkoďŹ&#x20AC; referendum results cer fied The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship certi ied the results from the referendum held Nov. 30 to reinstate the $.50 per head Iowa beef checkoff. Collection of the checkoff will begin March 1. The certi ied results show the referendum passed with 56 percent of the more than 1,700 producers that voted favoring the reinstatement of the assessment. A simple majority was needed to pass the referendum.

on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tower. Goldsmith was given approval to proceed with the negotiations. Action was taken on two items for the King Theatre. The council approved the $28,170 claim from ESA, Inc. for asbestos removal at the theatre. The city will be reimbursed more than $21,000 for the removal. A $28,410 claim from TC Roo ing for the rubber roof system was approved. Goldsmith suggested the city renegotiate the bill to remove the seats. Council members stated the irm did not wear protective gear while removing the seats and felt the city was overcharged. The council approved authorization for deputy clerk Heather Sweeden to sign at United Bank of Iowa and First State Bank and remove Carla Eidenshink. Other business The council directed Goldsmith to send a letter to Scott VanDusen about cleaning up a house that burned a year ago near the trailer park. The council stated nothing has been done with the house and it is a public safety concern. A discussion was also held on Internet service and items that have been on the council docket for more than nine months with no action. Goodman asked if the city could talk to other Internet providers about coming into town. Goldsmith said he read a story earlier this year about a town that provided wireless service to the whole town. Goodman said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like the information in order to contact them to see how they did it. Council members commented that Ball should keep items on the agenda until they are resolved.

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Greetings, moviegoers. Continuing at The State this Friday is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moanaâ&#x20AC;? (PG). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an amazing, feel-good ilm with great songs and message for all ages. Do yourself a favor and take a little break from the hustle and bustle of the season to come see it. The theatre is warm and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got, oh, so comfy seats. Please take note of the different show times during the holiday weekend. See â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trading Placesâ&#x20AC;? at the State. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy, starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the irst ilm to kick off our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Favorite Comediesâ&#x20AC;? class theme for January. Show times â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moanaâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Friday (Dec. 30) - 7 p.m., Saturday (Dec. 31) - 7 p.m. and Sunday (Jan. 1) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trading Placesâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sunday (Jan.

AED donation: The Ida County Healthcare Coalition recently donated AEDs to O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View School Districts. Accepting the AED at Ridge View are, from leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jo Hayes, Jon Wiebers and Chris Nichols. Also involved in the donation were Ida County Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Sohm, HMH Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Jared Johnson and Public Health Nurse Patti Andrews. (Photo submitted)

should be addressed in a timely fashion. After listening to Jerry Koenigs, owner of Selections, talk about the frozen doors at his business, the council decided to hold the inal payment of $35,411 to Cornerstone Contractors until architect Scotney Fenton can answer questions about the door speci ications and if the right doors were installed. Koenigs said he questioned the doors in the summer when the frame was as hot as the outside temperature. The doorframe is covered in ice, which melts, and then the door freezes shut. Koenigs said Mark Brenner also had a door freeze shut. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need to ind out what the speci ications were for the doors; were thermal door frames speci ied and is that what was installed? If they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thermal doors and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what was bid, then Red Oak needs to be held accountable.â&#x20AC;? Clough said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to withhold payment and talk to Fenton quickly. We need a list of the complaints and see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been ixed before we make the inal payment.â&#x20AC;? Gilbert also discussed a drainage issue at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Gilbert said asphalt partially over the two drain lids prevents them from being pulled up to clean the drains. Gilbert asked if the drain lines could be connected to a nearby city storm drain? Mayor Morris Hurd will visit with city maintenance man Gerrod Sholty about the issue. Goldsmith reported on negotiations for an agreement with Verizon to place six antennas

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Ida Grove Rec Center by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Our punch card special runs until Dec. 31. Don’t miss out. For information on the cost of punch cards, contact the rec center. Punch cards never expire, and they make a great gift. Lose, Learn and be Lean Phase 2 will begin on Jan. 5. There will be a maintenance division and a weight loss division this time. Forms are available at the rec center. The ifth annual Ironman Triathlon Challenge begins Jan. 2. You have six weeks to complete an Ironman challenge. Mark your calendars for the next painting party, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership. Yoga is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor. Yoga

Master Helper: The “Master Helper” was a laborsaving device for automobile mechanics built by the Murphy Shop in Ida Grove. The Murphys applied for a patent on the “Helper,” and it was said to have cut repair bills in half.

Out of the Past Forty years ago The Ida County Compensation Board has approved salary increases for five of the county’s elected officials on a three to two split vote of the five-member board. Miriam Hartley’s vote broke the two to two tie that occurred at last week’s meeting. The recommendation now goes to the Ida County Board of Supervisors for them to agree or lower the amount the elected officials receive. At the end of the year 1977, John’s Super Value grocery store in Ida Grove advertised the following items at the listed prices: ground chuck at $.99 per pound, 10-pound bag of Russet potatoes for $.89, Crisco three pound can of shortening $1.49, Tide laundry detergent for $3.99 and sirloin steak at $1.89 a pound. Thirty years ago A pair of swans took to the Cobb Park pond in Ida Grove as the weather in Ida County has been unseasonably warm with little snow to contend with. At the end of the year in 1986,

Joyce’s Foodland advertised the following items at the listed prices: generic saltine crackers for $.49, Kraft American Cheese 16 oz. package for $1.99, 15pack of Stroh’s Beer for $3.99, loaf of bread for $.59, smoked pork chops for $2.19 a pound, ground chuck 85 percent for $1.49 per pound and an eightpack of Pepsi in a glass bottle for $1.39. Twenty years ago Total personal income provided through private employment in Ida County increased by 32.9 percent from $62,704,000 in 1990 to $83,363,000 by 1994. During this same period, average personal income per private job in Ida County had increased by 17.2 percent from $18,123 in 1990 to $21,874 by 1994. Private employment had provided 47.1 percent of local personal income in 1990 and provided 53.2 percent in 1994. Deloris “Shorty” Shaw, a 13year employee at GOMACO Corporation, was honored Dec. 21, as the recipient of the prestigious 1996 H.W. Godbersen

Award. The announcement was made at the conclusion of the annual GOMACO Corporation awards evening at Skate Palace in Ida Grove. Ten years ago The Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission heard several updates during its regular meeting Dec. 19 at the courthouse. Sheriff Wade Harriman reported that Deputy Brian Thompson of Battle Creek has resigned. Harriman has contacted the Civil Service Commission to line up candidate testing in February. The top 10 candidates are then presented to the sheriff for interviews. The average value of Ida County farmland increased 13.1 percent in 2006, according to the annual Iowa State University survey of land values released Dec. 19. Ida County farmland was valued at $3,668 per acre in 2006, an increase of $425 per acre from the 2005 average of $3,243 per acre. Ida County was above the statewide average percentage increase in value for all grades of farmland.

a light snack are provided. Members play for free and nonmembers will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at LohffSchumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes: admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby,

Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials. Fitness schedule Nov. 28-Dec. 30 Monday—5:45–6:30 a.m. Yoga (Barb); 9–9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45–10:30 a.m. Retired but Not Tired (Libby); 4–4:45 p.m. Weights (Rayven); 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Tuesday—5:45–6:30 a.m. Steps and Weights (Mel) Wednesday—5:45–6:30 a.m. Spinning (Barb); 5:45–6:30 a.m. Weights (Mel); 4–4:45 p.m. Cardo and Weights (Rayven) Thursday—5:45–6:30 a.m. Cardio and Abs (Rayven); 9–9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45–10:30 a.m. Retired But Not Tired (Libby); 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Friday—5:45–6:30 a.m. Stairs and Weights (Libby)

Windowsill German folklore says it is good luck to eat herring at midnight on New Year’s Eve. ***** A day will never be any more than what you make of it. —Josh Hinds ***** A gal in Ida Grove says none of her yoga pants have ever been to yoga. ***** My favorite day of the week to exercise will always be tomorrow. —Maxine ***** WalletHub analysts have determined the top 10 “most fun and affordable” spots for counting down to 2017 based on 20 key metrics in 100 of the most populated cities. They are: Orlando, Fla.; San Francisco, Calif.; Atlanta, Ga.; Denver, Colo.; Buffalo, N.Y.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Miami, Fla.; St. Louis, Mo.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Las Vegas, Nev. ***** Florence, Italy was the irst city in Europe to have all its streets paved. ***** A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure. —Henry Kissinger ***** Fifty-seven percent of American households have three or more telephones. ***** Number of ice cubes the average American puts in a glass: 3.2. ***** About 360 million glasses of sparkling wine are consumed on New Year’s Eve. *****

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New Year’s Eve, we will close early at 4 p.m., and we will be open on New Year’s Day from 1 to 8 p.m. Lifeguard hours: 6:30–8:45 p.m. Monday-Friday and 2–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment. Visit our website: www. idagroverec.org. Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service. Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

Santa Store: The Santa Store was held in the Galva-Holstein Lower Elementary activity room Dec. 19. Each student had the opportunity to purchase $1 gifts for their family members. (Photo submitted)

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Sole 2 Soul

by Doug Clough “In riding a horse, we borrow freedom.” – Helen Thompson Jillian Ludwig of Ida Grove– after competing in rodeos for nearly five years – tells me that she participates as more of a hobby these days. I suspect she is fibbing. Not maliciously, of course; she’s just deceiving herself. That will happen when you take responsibility for a life; before you know it, you begin to set aside those things that inspired your life’s story. It took one spring 2016 evening for me to know that Ludwig is naturally striking on horseback. And my job – as a writer – was to make sure she doesn’t forget it. It’s a daunting task, really, to try to make such a point as a scribe. And it’s taken me several months since that evening to construct a mirror that she may – upon seeing her reflection – see what I see. Ludwig, who is 17 years old, underplays the significance of horseback riding in her life. I admire the reasons: she is a single mother of her two-year old boy, Bentley, and is finishing her high school years while taking Emergency Management Training (EMT) in Sioux City. Like many seniors, she is filling out her Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and applying for acceptance at Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) where she will study for two years before transferring to Clarkson College in Omaha. She is focusing on being a nurse anesthetist but is open-minded about what her future in nursing will hold. Ludwig loves science. I got a D in chemistry as a gift. Rule #1: Don’t be the fourth of three siblings and be horrible where they excel. Still, to see her with her quarter horse Tenina’s Choice – or ‘T’ as she calls the mare – is to feel how much she loves being with horses and on horseback. The two are peas in a pod. In a workout at her horse trainer’s acreage in Washta, she began warming up T slowly with hand signals. T turns and changes pace with gestures and eye contact. There is a clear connection between horse and rider. It’s a link that is bridled in family. Jillian’s mom, Lori Phillips, rode horses at her grandparents’ home. Jillian’s dad, Rod Ludwig, advises her on cutting. Cutting is comprised of a rider keeping a chosen cow out of its herd. Once the cow turns away, the rider attempts to gather two more in 2.5 minutes. The rider, competing once in her class, keeps eye contact with the cow or she loses points. Every contestant goes through the class and whoever gets the most points wins. “My dad gives me tips like ‘you need to remember to use the cow side leg when she’s coming up’ or ‘don’t forget to thank your pushers and herd holders’,” said Ludwig. “He also reads and talks to people and

125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Freezer meal workshop: Lauri Hummelgard’s next Tastefully Simple freezer meal workshop will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Participants will enjoy snacks together while setting up and will be preparing 10 meals. Sign up and prepay for seasonings by Jan. 14 by calling 282-4426. Snowstorm date is Feb. 2. Step aerobics/yoga: Sole 2 Soul’s next six-week session of step aerobics, circuits and yoga begins Monday, Jan. 2 and runs through Feb. 6. These 60-minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers. All ages and itness levels are welcome. Call 282-4426 to register. Zumba clothing: Sole 2 Soul has a limited supply of brand new Zumba brand clothing for sale. If you are interested, call 282-4426

to set up a time to view and try on clothing this month. Shaping Souls: Javier Tuel will team up with Sole 2 Soul to offer a seven-week program called “Shaping Souls” on Friday, Jan. 6, at The Meeting Place. The Shaping Souls program will consist of daily live-streamed workouts, nutritional guidance, exercise tips and weekly motivational talks. Wine making class: Susan Dierson will be teaching a wine making 101 class at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for individuals age 21 and older. Creative Spirits paint-by-number: Creative Spirits will be hosting a paint-by-number “Paint Who You Love” class at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. If you always wanted to learn how to paint, but can’t draw a stick person, this class is something to consider. Quilting class: Donna Bremer’s next four-week quilting class

will begin on Thursday, March 2. Bremer will teach a spring or Easter themed quilting project. Sign up will begin in January. Matilda Jane clothing boutique: HGTV Fixer Upper celebrity designer Joanna Gaines’ collection of children’s and women’s clothing, Matilda Jane, will be featured at a trunk show at The Meeting Place Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Marilyn Koth spring watercolor class: Marilyn Koth’s spring watercolor painting class will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, April 25 at 1 p.m. Prairie Pedlar spring program: Jane Hogue, owner of Prairier Pedlar in Odebolt, will be our guest speaker at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. to teach a program on creating hanging baskets with annual lowers. Join us for a green thumb evening. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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Backyard: Jillian Ludwig of Ida Grove and her quarter horse Tenina’s Choice – or ‘T.” Ludwig has been competing in rodeos for nearly five years. (Photo submitted) passes on what he learns.” Jillian is in her fourth year of competitive cutting within the Iowa High School Rodeo Association events. Like any other public school student, she has tried her hand at different events like goat tying and barrel racing. Finding her niche, however, isn’t as easy as deciding to run cross country over playing volleyball. It is $65 a weekend for high school events, which totals nearly $600 for nine yearly entries. “With meals, hotels and gas, it’s easily $200 a weekend,” stated Jillian. “The axle on our horse trailer is falling apart, but we’ve nursed it along.” Ludwig also takes part in national events, which are also costly. “There are stall and entry fees,” said Ludwig, “and just participating as a rider is expensive with good saddles being spendy at $2,000. Also, the longer the trip, the more gas and food money that needs to be spent.” Competing against older, more experienced riders allows the O-A/BC-IG senior to learn from a wider variety of riders. One of her proudest moment is earning a $750 memorial scholarship with a halter, shirt, belt buckle, spurs and trophy. “I was surprised,” said Jillian. “I never expected to earn something so special.” She notes that her most memorable events occurred at Carson and Moville, because her family was there to cheer her on. “They have been extraordinarily helpful,” said Ludwig, “not just with rodeo

but with school, EMT classes and just trying to have a life. Bentley is two-years-old now. Many people quit school in my situation, but the routine that school provides keeps me grounded. My dad helps with babysitting costs and has built an arena for my cutting practice; my mom and (stepfather) Steve care for Bentley when I’m taking evening classes. “Horseback riding is more of a hobby for me now; it’s not my first priority… it’s not the first thing I do when I have free time.” Her position makes finding time to practice difficult. Ludwig knows that she and T need to ‘stay in the mode’ of regular practice which creates the need to find balance in her life. “I practice three times a week for an hour each time,” said Ludwig. “It’s physically challenging for both T and me, so an hour is enough. “Being with a horse is therapy for me also. I thank God for giving me the horses I’ve had. We don’t deserve them.” Ludwig has five more high school cutting events before her May graduation. After earning her college degree, she has aspirations of moving to a larger town where chances of being hired as a nurse are greater. I take heart in knowing that Ludwig continues to aspire to national level competition; and if life becomes too demanding for her to competitively cut, she is bound by her love for horses to get back in the saddle at a time of her making.

To the editor: Winter is here; we can’t complain too much after we had such beautiful fall weather in November. Our Christmas open house at the Moorehead Museum is over. We had a great turn out. We had beautiful music from the school children. Also, we had many beautiful trees and decorations. Christmas Day has come and gone, and New Year’s Day will soon be here. I just want to remind our members and, hopefully new members, that the membership for Ida County Historical Society

(ICHS) runs from Jan. 1, 2017, to Jan. 1, 2018. Our dues are: single—$3 a year, family—$5 yearly, and we have a sustaining membership for $25 (no set time). This is to help provide support for our expenses. No need to come to our meetings, but you are welcome to. This will be recorded in our ledger with your amount and date. And, we have a lifetime membership for $100. Your name will be recorded in our ledger and the date received. Also, you are welcome to join us at our meeting. The Ida County Historical Society meets on the fourth Thursday

of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ida Grove Library. Check the Courier for more information. We would welcome some new members as we have six structures to maintain. The stagecoach inn and the stable barn both date back to 1856. The country school (1884) and the log cabin, which was built in 1901 by the Old Settlers Club. The Moorehead Museum and the carriage house date to 1883. We treasure all of these structures. Come join us. Marge Hussey ICHS Membership chair Ida Grove

PTP kickoff: The Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary School Parent Teacher Partnership held its kickoff event on Friday, Dec. 16 for the next book and family fun night. Students each received a free copy of the book “Frindle” by Andrew Clements, donated by the PTP. Pictured are from left in front, Rylin Mott, Brennan Van Houten and Ashlynn Renze and in back, Chase Miesner, Kade Spotts, Katelyn Sholty and Cale Tromp. (Photo submitted)

Horn Physicians Clinics making transi on to serve pa ents as a “pa ent-centered medical home” Horn Physicians Clinic is in the transition of serving patients as a “Patient-Centered Medical Home” (PCMH). The term “PCMH” is a new way of practice that promotes the patient to take active participation in their health. Under the Patient Centered Medical Home concept, a stronger partnership is promoted between patient, healthcare provider and the assigned care team. This new model assists in delivering more coordinated, accessible and higher quality healthcare experience by ensuring that patients’ preventive, acute and chronic care needs are met. This is done through enhanced communication and follow-up by the care team assigned to each patient. Some key components of the Patient Centered Medical Home include a healthcare coach, a coordinated

team approach and the ability to communicate after hours with your provider. Gedget Bauer, a long-time employee of HMH, was hired this fall as a health coach for the HPC Clinics. Her vast responsibilities include working with “at risk” patient populations on chronic health management, preventative health and education. This is done in conjunction with the care team assigned to each patient. As for the ability to reach a provider after hours, all providers at the HPC clinics will rotate on-call responsibilities, which include responding to patients over the telephone to provide clinical advice and/or arranging care during non-of ice hours. Various responsibilities of the assigned care team include: planning each appointment by reviewing medical records and making sure all required

documents are in the chart upon each visit, followthrough to make sure testing is completed and results are obtained and shared with patients in a timely manner, follow-up on referrals to other healthcare specialists, making sure appointments are kept and that specialists have pertinent patient information before an appointment and making sure that a patient’s regular provider receives the specialist’s recommendations. The care team also makes sure that patients understand the instructions given by providers and are willing to work with patients in person or over the phone to ensure this. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, there is more focus on prevention, education and compliance based on a healthcare provider’s recommendations. The overall goals and service at Horn Physicians

Clinics will not change. All staff are committed to compassionate, patient-centered care through education, promotion and encouragement of healthy living, thereby improving quality of life within the communities HPC clinics serve. Overall, the Patient-Centered Medical Home that HPC clinics is transitioning to will put the patient in the center of the healthcare system and ask them to take responsibility for their own health. It will also enhance patients’ personalized care, serve as a guide through the complex health system, offer better access to care and teach better problem-solving strategies for managing chronic health conditions. For an appointment to any of the Horn Physician Clinics call: 364-2514 in Ida Grove, 668-2232 in Odebolt and 881-4676 in Mapleton.

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Ida County Courier

FAMILY & FRIENDS Celebrate New Year with a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park

Taylor and Kimberly Miller

Miller, Kallin wed Oct. 15 Taylor Miller and Kimberly Kallin were united in marriage on Oct. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Father Richard Ball of iciated. Parents of the couple are John and Kathy Kallin and Lorne and Becky Miller, all of Ida Grove. Matron of honor was Jill Hasbrouck, sister of the bride, of Ida Grove. Bridesmaids were Molly Hewitt of Lawton, sister of the bride; Katie Bresnahan of West

Des Moines, sister of the bride and Hannah Collman of German Valley, Ill., friend of the bride. Best man was Quinn Reik of Arthur, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were J.R. Miller of Arthur, brother of the groom; Levi Thies of Wall Lake, friend of the groom and Eric Hanson of Ankeny, friend of the groom. Marcus Stoltenberg of Wall Lake, friend of the groom, was the usher.

Ida High Achievers discuss community service projects The Ida High Achievers met on Dec. 11. Taylor Oldham led the pledge and roll call was: What is your favorite Christmas movie?, with 13 members answering. The secretary’s report and treasurer’s report were given and approved. Oldham gave a presentation that included how to make rhubarb bars. This type of project would be a great fair idea for some of our irst-year 4-Hers looking for a fair project. New business included discussion about having a bake sale during the Extension open house. We have decided not to do a bake sale this year, as the date for the open house did not work for our club.

There was also discussion about cleaning the State movie theatre in Holstein and alternating with other community clubs. The club also considered applying for a grant to use toward some community service opportunities. Each member of the club is to come to the next meeting with a community service idea. The next meeting will be on Jan. 8 with a program on visual arts. Each member of the club is to bring their own canvas to paint on. The 4-H pledge was led by Tatum Oldham, and the meeting was adjourned. Morgan Todd Secretary

Free, guided hikes will take place in 25 Iowa state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. All 50 states will participate in the sixth annual national event that encourages everyone to celebrate the New Year with a guided outdoor exploration. “We are excited to host First Day Hikes again as part of this effort to get people outdoors and into our parks,” says Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau. “These hikes are a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.” Last year, more than 600 people began the year in an Iowa state park, hiking more than 1,100 total miles. “And, we had participants ranging in age from eight weeks to 80-plus years,” adds Coffelt. Hikers can expect to be surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter and experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks. Staff and volunteers will lead First Day Hikes in Iowa’s 25 participating state parks. Hikes will average one to two miles or longer depending on the location. Details about the hikes can be found at www.iowadnr.gov/ firstdayhikes and, to see a comprehensive map of First Day Hikes across the country, visit www.stateparks.org. Participants are encouraged to share their adventures on social media with #FirstDayHikes. Iowa First Day Hikes in northwest Iowa will take place at the following times at these state parks: Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, 11 a.m.; Dolliver Memorial State Park, 9:30 a.m.; Gitchie Manitou State Preserve, 1 p.m.; Ledges State Park, 11 a.m.; Lewis and Clark State Park, 9 a.m.; McIntosh Woods State Park, 1 p.m.; Prairie Rose State Park, 5:30 p.m.; Springbrook State Park, 10 a.m., and Stone State Park, 10:30 a.m.

Family time: Tenants and families enjoying food and friendship at Golden Horizons in Ida Grove. (Photo submitted)

Communicate respectfully in a diverse world Make 2017 the year to pay special attention to diversity and inclusion, says Malisa Rader, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Have you ever heard someone say something biased or demeaning and you didn’t know whether to speak up? Have you ever said something unintentionally offensive and wished you could take it back? How we respond in these situations is important,” says Rader, who specializes in family life issues. Beginning in the new year, ISU Extension and Outreach will be offering “OUCH! The Stereotype Hurts.” This new curriculum is designed for agencies, businesses and groups interested in pro-

Birth Jarod and Jill Hasbrouck of Ida Grove are the parents of a son, Emmett Ray, born Dec. 14, 2016, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s in Sioux City. Emmett weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. Grandparents are John and Kathy Kallin and Spencer and Nancy Hasbrouck, all of Ida Grove. Great-grandparents are Dorothy Keane of Sioux City, and Virginia Hasbrouck and Corky and Eileen Brookbank, all of Ida Grove. Emmett is welcomed home by Hunter, 1.

moting feelings of inclusion. The workshop, based on the book by Leslie C. Aguilar, will help participants understand the impact of stereotypes and biased statements, identify the most common reasons people sit silently in the face of bias and stereotypes and enhance skills for speaking up against stereotypes. During the twohour course, participants will learn six specific techniques to use when responding to difficult situations. Many studies have shown that people perform poorly in situations where they feel they are being stereotyped. A 2010 study by the University of Toronto also shows that stereotypes have a lasting negative effect on their

victims, including increased aggression and trouble making rational decisions. “Sometimes, we hear stereotypes and generalizations that others may not even realize are insensitive,” Rader said. “Even when the intent was not to be hurtful, we shouldn’t be silent. When we let hurtful words slide without reproach, we send a message of acceptance about them. Increasing comfort, confidence and skill are critical to being able to respond effectively.” Groups or communities interested in the “OUCH! That Stereotype Hurts” workshop can contact Malisa Rader at mrader@ iastate.edu or their local ISU Extension and Outreach human sciences specialist in family life.

Ernst announces commi ee assignments U.S. Senator Joni Ernst announced her four senate committee assignments for the 115th Congress. The Iowa Senator will serve on the following senate committees: armed services; agriculture, nutrition and forestry; small business and entrepreneurship; and environment and public works. “I am thrilled to continue working on the issues that impact Iowans in these respective committees,” said Ernst. “Throughout my time on the senate armed services; agriculture, nutrition and forestry; and small business and entrepreneurship committees, I have worked to ensure Iowans’ voices and priorities are heard. I look forward to continuing to

advocate on our state’s behalf to ind ways to grow our agricultural economy, cut burdensome regulations, and ensure our nation remains safe and secure. “Additionally, my placement on the senate environment and public works committee will allow me the opportunity to bring a greater focus on our state’s infrastructure needs, including the very critical lood projects, protecting against overreach by the EPA on things like WOTUS, and defending the RFS. I look forward to working with my colleagues and voicing Iowans’ concerns as part of the environment and public works committee in this next Congress.” The 115th Congress will begin on Jan. 3.

Oﬀ-highway vehicle, snowmobile registra on renewals due Dec. 31 The Iowa DNR is reminding owners of off-highway vehicles to renew their registrations by Dec. 31. Vehicle types include: all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), offroad utility vehicles (ORVs), offroad motorcycles (ORMs) and snowmobiles. Registrations can be renewed through any county recorder office or by going directly to the DNR’s online sales and registration site. OHV owners can also find a link on the DNR site www. iowadnr.gov. After Dec. 31, customers can still renew their registrations, but they will pay a $5 penalty. Off-highway vehicles Iowa residents must have and display a current Iowa DNR reg-

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Birds of Christmas: The skit, “The Twelve Birds of Christmas,” was performed during the Battle Creek Women’s Club annual Christmas luncheon Dec. 15. Performing the skit were, top photo, Dixie Brueck, Janiece Lehmann, Marcella Segebart, Phyllis Groth, Corliss Hansen, Jan O’Brien, Bonnie Spotts, Linda Wingert, Shirley Morrice and, bottom photo, Sue Schultz, Betty Petersen and Sharon Forthum, with narrator Jeanette Holmes. (Photos submitted)

Christmas bird count tallies 39 species

BC women hold Christmas luncheon The Battle Creek Women’s Club held its annual Christmas luncheon at noon on Thursday, Dec. 15, at The Inn in Battle Creek. Hostesses Shirley Morrice and Lois Jensen arranged table favors and seating for the 23 members. After the meal, a humorous skit, “The Twelve Birds of Christmas,” was presented. The business meeting included roll call: what birds remain year around, the club collect, the secretary’s minutes and the treasurer’s report. The Ida County Conservation Center was thanked for loaning several of the bird props for the skit. Two notes of correspondence were

read, and one bill was approved for payment. Christmas cards were signed for several members who could not attend. In old business, the petunias for 2017 have been ordered. In new business, the soup luncheon for February was discussed and set for Sunday, Feb. 26. This will be a fundraiser to help fund the petunias for the town planters. A new historian is needed; members will consider this opportunity to serve. The next meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 19, with members painting an eagle or cardinal. The meeting closed with the singing of several Christmas carols.

Thirty-nine species of birds, totaling 1,809 birds, were counted in Ida County during the annual Ida County Conservation Board’s Christmas bird count Dec. 18. The weather was less than ideal as the temperature at the start of the count was 24 below. The temperature topped out at six above under sunny skies and light winds. Some of the species observed were purple finch, snow bunting, eastern bluebird, long eared owl and northern flicker. Participating in the count were Jerry Probst of Sioux City, Warren Dunkle of Sioux City, Pete Ernzen of Ida Grove, Jack Holmes of Ida Grove, Jerome Lehmann of Battle Creek, Don Poggensee of Ida Grove and Danielle Bennett of Galva. Window feeder watchers were Phyllis Hagemeier of Ida Grove and all of the field participants at the education center. There were four field parties who walked eight miles and drove 125 miles.

by Brian DeMoss Social Security district manager Spencer/Storm Lake Gathering with family and friends during the holiday season reminds us we’re part of a strong community. And, sometimes, in the spirit of the season, we break into song. Our take on “The Twelve Days of Christmas” — a holiday favorite since 1780 — highlights the national community we care for all year long. We call it “The Twelve Sites of Social Security.” For the irst site of Social Security, we give to you: our home page, www. socialsecurity.gov. It’s the place to go for all things Social Security. Everything you could want — from online services and bene it screening tools to publications and frequently

asked questions — you can ind all these and more on this site. For the second site of Social Security, we give to you: our hub for Social Security news and updates at our blog, Social Security Matters at blog.socialsecurity.gov. For the third site of Social Security, we give to you: an easy way to learn how to replace your Social Security card at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. And, in some states, you can replace it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. For the fourth site of Social Security, we give to you: an online application for retirement bene its that you can complete and submit in as little as 15 minutes at www.socialsecurity. gov/applytoretire.

Holstein Santa: St. Nicholas made a stop in Holstein on Dec. 3 during the Christmas celebrations at the Holstein American Legion Hall. Children of all ages brought their wish lists to send to the North Pole with the big man himself. Families were able to enjoy a soup luncheon, shop at the vendor fair and pick up cookies from the cookie walk during the event. Here, a little one just isn’t sure what to think of sitting on Santa’s lap. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

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Quilt winner: The Rev. Denise Parrello of Newell (far left) accepts the 2016 raffle quilt from left, Cherokee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Quilter members Virginia Whittenburg, Lee Gary and Annamarie Lickiss. The CRMC Quilters have contributed thousands of volunteer hours to CRMC to help raise funds for various patient comfort projects, including the purchase of a new exercise bike for the physical medicine and rehabilitation department, the CRMC Wellness Center construction project, the soft-serve ice cream machine in the cafeteria, as well as draperies and flat-screen televisions in the patient rooms and emergency department. The CRMC Quilters are always looking for new quilters to join their group. If you have, or know anyone who has, an interest in quilting, contact Lickiss at 225-5259. (Photo submitted)

During 2016, Cherokee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) conducted a community health needs assessment (CHNA) to support its mission to provide high quality, patient-centered health care. The assessment was also completed to comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and federal tax-exemption requirements and to identify health needs of the community to help prioritize the allocation of hospital resources to meet those needs. CRMC also utilized the 2015 CHNA conducted by CRMC Public Health for Cherokee County. On Dec. 19, the Cherokee Regional Medical Center Board of Directors approved the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment Report. Anyone interested in reading the report may visit the CRMC website at www.cherokeermc.org. Individuals can then easily access, download, view and print a hard copy of the CHNA report without fee. This CHNA Report will remain on the CRMC website until two subsequent CHNA reports have been posted, so information on trends will continue to be available to the public. In addition, CRMC will make a paper copy of this report and subsequent reports available for public inspection without charge upon re-

quest at administration on second loor of the hospital. If anyone has any questions regarding the 2016 CHNA or previous reports, feel free to contact CRMC Administration at 712-225-1505.

For the ifth site of Social Security, we give to you: ive estimates of your future Social Security bene its. Or, as many estimates as you would like, using different scenarios. Get instant, personalized estimates of your future bene its at www.socialsecurity. gov/estimator. For the sixth site of Social Security, we give to you: a convenient way to apply for disability bene its at www. socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability. For the seventh site of Social Security, we give to you: fun and informative videos on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/socialsecurityonline. For the eighth site of Social Security, we give to you: Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. You can learn more and apply for a subsidy online at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp. For the ninth site of Social Security, we give to you: our convenient publication library with online booklets and pamphlets on numerous subjects, at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs. For the 10th site of Social Security, we give to you: one of our most popular social media outlets, our Facebook page. This is where we engage thousands of customers and you can join the conversation at www. facebook.com/socialsecurity. For the 11th site of Social Security, we give to you: answers to your Social Security related questions at our Frequently Asked Questions page at www.socialsecurity.gov/faq. On the 12th site of Social Security (and we saved the best for last): open your own personal My Social Security account, which will enable you to verify your earnings, get future bene it estimates, obtain bene it veri ication letters, update your Social Security information, and more at www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount. And a partridge in a pear tree. Find all of this and more (except the partridge and pear tree) at www.socialsecurity.gov.

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SPORTS Falcon girls win, lose non-conference lts The O-A/BC-IG girls went 1-1 in non-conference basketball action last week. The Falcons enter the Christmas break with a 4-5 mark overall and 2-2 in the conference. The Falcons’ next game is Jan. 3 against South Central Calhoun County in Ida Grove. O-A/BC-IG 51, Storm Lake 49 Bethany Rehse’s three-point bucket at the final buzzer lifted the Falcons to a 51-49 win over Storm Lake in Storm Lake Dec. 20. Rehse’s bucket came on the heels of a three-point shot by Storm Lake with 4.6 seconds to play, which gave the Tornados a 49-48 lead. “We had a couple of turnovers within the last few minutes and they were able to convert and went up by one with about four seconds left. We drew up an inbound play and were able to successfully get the ball to Rehse who sank a last second three pointer for the win,” noted coach Megan Chizek. O-A/BC-IG trailed 13-10 after one quarter before taking leads of 20-19 at halftime and 35-31 after three quarters. The Falcons led throughout the final quarter until Storm Lake went up 49-48.

“We played well at times throughout the game, but are still looking for consistency for a full four quarters,” noted Chizek. Rehse finished the game with 20 points. Anna VanDusen added 16 points. Courtney Peters was the top rebounder with 12. Quarter scores OABCIG 10 20 35 —51 SLake 13 19 31 —49 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 17-37, 46%. Free throws: 13-28, 46%. Scoring: Rehse, 20; VanDusen, 16; Peters, 7; Fredericks, 4; Buehler, 4. Rebounds: 32 (Peters, 12; Rehse, 6; Fredericks, 6). Assists: 7 (Rehse, 4). Steals: 7 (VanDusen, 2; Peters, 2). Blocks: 2 (Rehse, 1; VanDusen, 1). Fouls: 12 A-A 63, O-A/BC-IG 46 Alta-Aurelia used a nine to zero run to close out the first half to set the stage for its win over O-A/BC-IG in Alta Thursday. The Warriors had a 17-12 lead after one quarter and were nursing a five point advantage when they went on their scoring run late in the second quarter to make the halftime score 36-22. O-A/BC-IG’s only leads in the game were 2-0 and 18-17. The Warriors had a 27 to 24 scoring edge in the second half.

“For the most part we played a pretty good first half with the exception of the last three minutes,” noted coach Chizek. “We had some turnovers and they got some offensive rebounds that turned their lead into 14 points at halftime. “In the second half we adjusted our man-to-man defense to a zone defense, which helped limit their scoring in the second half. We went to a press in the fourth quarter, but they were able to widen their lead. We scored pretty consistently throughout the game, but couldn’t break through that eight point barrier after they had a 14-point lead.” Bethany Rehse turned in a productive game with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Anna VanDusen added 12 points. Quarter scores OABCIG 12 22 34 —46 A-A 17 36 43 —63 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 17-35, 48.5%. Free throws: 9-29, 31%. Scoring: Rehse, 22; VanDusen, 12; Peters, 4; Fredericks, 4; Weber, 3; Dotzler, 1. Rebounds: 31 (Rehse, 12; Peters, 7). Assists: 10 (Fredericks, 4). Steals: 6 (VanDusen, 2; Rehse, 2). Blocks: 2 (VanDusen, 1; Rehse, 1). Fouls: 19

Keep away: O-A/BC-IG’s Quintin Cranston tries to keep the ball away from a Storm Lake defender during the Falcons’ 72-41 loss in Storm Lake Dec. 19. The game was the final contest for the Falcons before the Christmas break. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Turnovers cripple Falcons in loss to Storm Lake Turnovers were a big factor in the O-A/BC-IG boys’ 72-41 loss to Storm Lake Dec. 19. Falcon coach Steve Brown noted the Tornado press caused his club problems. “Storm Lake is very athletic; their length and speed really hurt us,” noted Brown. “We did a lot of good things against a good ball club. However, we had more turnovers than shots taken. It doesn’t matter who you play, you can’t have that many turnovers. We have to do a better job of taking care of the basketball.” Storm Lake used a 20 to zero run in the irst quarter to build a

24-8 lead after one quarter. O-A/ BC-IG put together a 16 to six scoring advantage, including a 13 to zero run, in the second quarter to narrow the margin to 30-24 at halftime. The Tornados took control of the game in the third quarter thanks to a 24 to eight scoring spree. They inished off the fourth quarter with an 18 to eight burst. In the second quarter we switched to a zone, which was effective,” said Brown. “We had a nice scoring run (13-0) in the second quarter, but we have to maintain our scoring throughout a game and right now we can’t do that.

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“In the second half, Storm Lake increased the pressure on us and we had quite a few turnovers. The kids need to understand their role and take care of the ball. That is part of the learning process for a young team, but we are far enough into the season that we should know that.” Devon Fritz topped the Falcon scoring charts with 13 points. The Falcons season record slipped to 2-6 while Storm Lake improved to 6-1. O-A/BC-IG will be back on the court Jan. 3 when they host South Central Calhoun County. Quarter scores OABCIG 8 24 32 —41 SLake 24 30 54 —72 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 12-28, 43%. Free throws: 13-18, 72%. Scoring: Fritz, 13; Clausen, 7; Bumann, 5; Cranston, 4; Warnke, 3; Ladwig, 3; Conover, 2; Godbersen, 2; Ernst, 2. Rebounds: 14 (Schwade, 4). Assists: 7 (Clausen, 2; Fritz, 2). Steals: 7 (Clausen, 2; Bumann, 2). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 16

O-A/BC-IG, Ridge View compete in JV mat tournament O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View both sent three wrestlers to the Westwood JV wrestling tournament in Sloan Dec. 19. O-A/BC-IG’s placing were: Jarrett Hewitt, irst, 125-132; Derrick McKenzie, third, 130-132 and David Curiel, fourth, 148-152. Ridge View’s placings were: Dylan Wood, third, 125-132; Chance Hansen, third, 170-180 and Connor Pickhinke, third, 181-192.

Smacked: O-A/BC-IG’s Bethany Rehse, dark uniform, gets an arm to her face while trying to get the basketball away from a Storm Lake player Dec. 19. Rehse’s three-point bucket at the final buzzer gave the Falcons a 51-49 victory. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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In the gap: Ridge View’s Madeline Else (40) finds a gap in Kingsley-Pierson’s defense to drive the ball to the basket. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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Dribble drive: Ridge View’s Jake Kliegl dribbles around a Kingsley-Pierson player. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Ridge View girls head into Christmas break with a 6-2 record The Ridge View girls closed out the pre-Christmas portion of their schedule last week with a win and a loss. The Raptors are 6-2 as they await their next game, which is slated for Jan. 6 in Sloan against Westwood. Ridge View 40, SC 37 Ridge View squeezed out a three-point road decision over Sioux Central Dec. 20 thanks to a late scoring run. Sioux Central held a 14-12 lead after one quarter. The game was tied 20-20 at halftime and 26-26 after three quarters. With about four and half minutes to play in the game Ridge View found itself in a 35-29 hole, but went on an 11 to two scoring run to close out the game. “It was a battle all the way,” noted coach Brian Bode. “Sioux Central has a nice team; they are de initely better than their record. Our girls never got rattled and executed down the stretch inishing on an 11 to two run. Beth Pickhinke and Kinzey Dutler both had big baskets to spark our run. We went seven of 10 for free throws in the fourth.” Bode added Sioux Central hit six three-pointers in the irst half. “That was huge for them, but our girls did a much better job of pro-

tecting the perimeter in the second half.” Dutler led Ridge View in scoring with 13 points. She also had six assists, seven steals and three blocked shots. Pickhinke added 11 points. Harlee Wagoner grabbed 13 rebounds. “Dutler had an all around great performance,” said Bode. “Her ability to score and court awareness gives us advantages on both ends. Wagoner continued to dominate the rebounds category, but I thought Erin Johnson and Kara Richard tracked down a lot loose balls as well. The difference in the game came down to which team rebounded better.” Quarter scores RView 12 20 26 —40 SC 14 20 26 —37 Ridge View stats Field goals: 14-40, 35%. Free throws: 10-17, 59%. Scoring: Dutler, 13; Pickhinke, 11; Wagoner, 6; E. Else, 6 Richard, 9; Johnson, 4. Rebounds: 34 (Wagoner, 13). Assists: 11 (Dutler, 6). Steals: 14 (Dutler, 7). Blocks: 5 (Dutler, 3) Fouls: 13 Cherokee 86, Ridge View 54 Cherokee, ranked fourth in the state in class 3A, defeated Ridge View in Cherokee Thursday. The Braves led at each quarter

break on scores of 21-12, 45-28 and 63-39. “The girls played a tough game, but I felt we needed to do a better job of taking care of the basketball,” noted coach Bode. “We aren’t satis ied with how the game ended up, but we will learn from it and get better.” Sophomore Kinzey Dutler led a trio of Ridge View players who scored in double igures. She recorded 20 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocked shots. “Dutler had another great game for us and taking control of things. She just loves to compete,” noted Bode. Harlee Wagoner scored 10 points and pulled down 12 rebounds. Beth Pickhinke chipped in with 10 points. Quarter scores RView 12 28 39 —54 Cher. 21 45 63 —86 Ridge View stats Field goals: 21-52, 40%. Free throws: 8-20, 40%. Scoring: Dutler, 20; Pickhinke, 10; Wagoner, 10; E. Else, 5; Johnson, 4; Richard, 2; Todd, 2; M. Else, 1. Rebounds: 32 (Wagoner, 12; Dutler, 7). Assists: 16 (Dutler, 7; E. Else, 4). Steals: 11 (Dutler, 3). Blocks: 5 (Dutler, 3) Fouls: 17

Local area fishing report from bait shops The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a fishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. For more information about lakes and rivers in this area, call the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com. While ice has formed on area lakes and ponds, anglers are advised to use caution and to drill test holes as they venture out on to bodies of water, as

the depth of the ice will vary, especially mid lake, where ice is more variable. Ice thickness is also more variable on larger water bodies. Black Hawk Lake: The lake has an abundant panfish and walleye population. Find good numbers of bluegill and crappies up to 10 inches. Black Hawk pits: Use a wax worm or small minnow on a jig to target the abundant panfish population this lake has to offer. Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) Anglers are mak-

ing their way out onto Storm Lake and are having good luck. Yellow perch - Fair: Use wax worms and minnows fished on a jig in five to eight feet of water. White bass - Fair: Try minnow heads on a jigging spoon. Walleye - Good: Use a minnow head on a jigging spoon in areas five to eight feet deep during mid-afternoon. Black crappie - Good: Fish are suspended, use a jig tipped with a wax worm or a minnow. The bite is better late evening and after dark.

The Ridge View boys’ basketball team closed out the pre-Christmas portion of its schedule Thursday with a loss to Cherokee. Earlier in the week the Raptors bettered Manson-Northwest Webster. The Raptors’ season record is 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the WVC. Ridge View’s next game is Jan. 6 in Sloan against Westwood. Ridge View 59, M-NW 56 Ridge View held off MansonNorthwest Webster in a back and forth game played in Schaller Dec. 19. The game wasn’t decided until the inal eight seconds of the fourth quarter. “It was another fun and exciting game to be apart of,” noted Raptor coach Dale Tokheim. “I was real happy with the effort and the attitude. We are starting to make better choices on shot selection and working together as a team. “It was nice to see us battle back in the fourth quarter when they got hot and hit four three-pointers. The other thing I thought we did was try to go to the guy who was feeling it or who had the match up we wanted. Overall, it was just a good win and one that we needed to give us some con idence.” Tokheim noted neither team led by more than seven points for most of the game. M-NW was up 18-13 after one period. Ridge View owned a 26-24 edge at halftime. “The big story was we held them to six points in the second quarter,” said Tokheim. “In the third, we held them to nine points while Tyler Wingert hit two big threes and Jaxon Franken went four of ive from the line in the quarter.” Ridge View led 39-33 at the end of three quarters. In the fourth, Klint Blum hit a

jumper from the corner for two points at the seven minute mark to give Ridge View its biggest lead at 43-36. M-NW regained the lead at 45-43 when it got hot from the outside and hit three straight three pointers while holding Ridge View scoreless. In the last minute of play with the game tied at 55-55, Ridge View’s Jake Tokheim drove the lane and made a basket to go up 57-55. The Raptors were called for a foul with under 20 seconds to play. M-NW made one of two free throws and in the scramble after the missed free throw; M-NW fouled Tokheim who hit two free throws to give Ridge View a 59-56 lead with under eight seconds. M-NW missed a threepoint shot from the corner to end the game. The Raptors featured a balanced scoring effort led by Tyler Wingert who pumped in 16 points; Colton Wunschel added 14 points and Jaxon Franken scored 12 points. Eight players scored for Ridge View. “We had three guys in double igures again, which just shows you we are willing to share the ball,” said coach Tokheim. Quarter scores RView 13 26 39 —59 MNW 18 24 33 —56 Ridge View stats Field goals: 19-38, 50%. Free throws: 15-27, 55.5%. Scoring: Wingert, 16; Wunschel, 14; Franken, 12; Tokheim, 8; Degen, 4; Kliegl, 2; Klint Blum, 2; Miller, 1. Rebounds: 26 (Kliegl, 7). Assists: 13 (Wingert, 4). Steals: 8 (four with two). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 17 Cherokee 56, Ridge View 44 Cherokee built an 11-point lead at halftime and was able to maintain that advantage in the second

half of a non-conference win over Ridge View in Cherokee Thursday. “We just turned the ball over too much and didn’t shoot the ball well,” noted coach Tokheim. “Cherokee passed the ball well, but I didn’t think we played the best defense in the irst half, but it did get better in the second half. “Offensively, we just made some bad decisions against the half court trap and had trouble just catching the ball. We got open looks, but just couldn’t hit enough shots from the outside. We probably settled too many times for the three-pointers and should have attacked the rim when the shots weren’t falling. Plus, I probably didn’t go to the guys in the middle enough against the zone. “There is plenty of blame to go around for this loss. We just need to come back to practice over Christmas break and keep working to get better. We have the talent to compete, but we have to keep working and trust each other and believe in what we are trying to do.” Nine players put points on the board for the Raptors who shot 37 percent from the ield. Colton Wunschel, Austin Degen and Jaxon Franken scored eight points each. Quarter scores RView 11 20 30 —44 Cher. 16 31 43 —56 Ridge View stats Field goals: 16-43, 37%. Free throws: 6-9, 66%. Scoring: Wunschel, 8; Degen, 8; Franken, 8; Tokheim, 6; Klint Blum, 5; Cuthrell, 3; Wingert, 2; McGuire, 2; Miller, 2. Rebounds: 20 (Wingert, 6; Wunschel, 5). Assists: 12 (Wingert, 5). Steals: 6 (six with one). Blocks: 2 (Wunschel, 1; Tokheim, 1). Fouls: 11

Ice safety reminder as Iowa lakes freeze over The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa and sending anglers out for the popular early ice ishing of the season. “Ice ishing is one of our great winter sports. It is a fun, social activity best enjoyed with a group of friends,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of isheries for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Anglers heading out are reminded to check the ice often as they make their way to their favorite ishing spot. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recommends a minimum of four inches of quality ice for ishing and at least ive inches for snowmobiles and ATVs.

“Check ice thickness as you go out. Ice thickness is not uniform on any body of water. There could be pockets of thin ice or places where the geese had kept ice from forming,” Larscheid said. Early ice offers an excellent chance for success. If ish are inicky, plan to cut a series of holes and spend 15 minutes at each hole targeting active ish. Use small baits and light line. “Now that we have ice, we need to go through our mental safety check list. Go with a friend and be sure to cut some test holes to check ice thickness as you go out,” Larscheid said. Safety tips There is no such thing as 100

percent safe ice. New ice is usually stronger than old ice. Ice ishing is a social activity, don’t go out alone. If the worst should happen, someone would be there to call for help or to rescue. There could be pockets of thin ice or places where ice recently formed, so check ice thickness as you go out. Avoid off-colored snow or ice. It is usually a sign of weakness. The insulating effect of snow slows down the freezing process. Safety items in the bucket: Ice picks, about 50 feet of rope and a throwable loatation seat cushion for use in case of rescue.

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Looking back at 2016 headlines Following is a review of 2016 Ida County Courier headlines from January through June. Watch next week’s issue for July through December. January Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove unveils plans for $9 million inpatient unit building project. Midwest Medical Transport Company expanded its Midwest MedAir Division Dec. 21. A Midwest MedAir medical helicopter will be available in an 80-mile radius of the airport in Atlantic. The Ida County Board of Supervisors cut the Ida County Compensation Board’s recommendation for a 6 percent salary increase for elected of icials to 5 percent. The Holstein City Council appoints James Doxtad to ill the unexpired term of councilperson Julie Lukins who resigned effective Dec. 31. Workers from Godbersen-Smith Construction Company of Ida Grove began tearing out the Fifth Street bridge in Ida Grove Jan. 13. Both the Fifth and Seventh Street bridges will be torn out and replaced by the end of October. Workers from Badding Construction set pre-cast walls into place as part of the BC-IG Elementary addition project Jan. 13. The addition includes four classrooms and a gym with seating capacity for 400 people. Holstein’s new travel center is under construction and will house fast-food provider Hardee’s. The project is set for completion in summer 2016. UBI and GOMACO donate $300,000 to the Horn Memorial Hospital’s $9 million inpatient unit building project. The Ridge View Raptor’s boys’ basketball team wins the Western Valley Conference title with a 9-0 record. February Ida County Sheriff’s statistics show burglaries and thefts were down in 2015, while criminal mischief and fraud cases were up. Jewett Rail Car #403 left GOMACO Trolley Company in Ida Grove Jan. 25 for its home at Black Hills Central Railroad in Hill City, S.D. Ida County Democratic Caucus was held in Holstein, with a total of 136 participants choosing Hillary Clinton as their presidential choice. A total of 527 local Republicans caucused at Skate Palace in Ida Grove, selecting Donald Trump as their presidential choice. O-A/BC-IG boards approve reorganization petition language with six single-member districts and one at-large position with patrons voting for all options and authorizing the board secretary to engage legal counsel to prepare the inal draft of the petition. Ida County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to embargo M31 north of Arthur for 90-days during spring thaw.

Jeremy Werneburg of Ida Grove was taken into custody by Fort Dodge Police Department on Sac County charge of attempted murder after Werneburg allegedly struck Kyle Freese of Glidden with his vehicle. Horn Memorial Hospital receives pledges from Mark and Jaclyn Bogue and Don and Sue Schultz family for the nurses’ station and doctors’ dictation room for the inpatient building project. Catholic Diocese of Sioux City announces a pastoral plan that will affect Catholic churches in Holstein and Schaller by the summer of 2017. The proposed plan would reduce the number of parishes from 108 to 67. Supervisors approve iscal year 2017 $8,215,358 budget, up $66,505 or an .82 percent increase compared to current budget of $8,148,853. March City of Ida Grove of icially gains ownership of King Theatre building on Feb. 26. Holstein City Council hires Katherine “Kay” Hanson as deputy administrator with an April 18 start date. The Holstein City Council receives petition and sets special election date to elect two new councilpersons. The Ida Grove City Council approves its 2017 budget of $1,303,451, down $68,903 from the previous year. O-A/BC-IG boards approve reorganization petition language. O-A board members Joey Hoe ling and Pat Hoe ling vote nay. The next step is getting the required number of signatures on the petitions to take to a vote of the districts’ residents. Ida County Public Safety and Communication Commission approves closing commissary account. The Ida Grove City Council hears updates on the downtown revitalization program and new city website. Pheasants Forever banquet collects $175,000, which will go toward various local habitat, soil and water conservation programs and youth outdoor programs. April The Ida County Board of Supervisors elect to end Ida County Engineer Patrick Mouw’s contract pursuant to 90-day contract noti ication. Four-way race develops for district one supervisor seat in June primary. Republicans seeking election to the seat are incumbent Curt Phillips, Wayne Dose, Mary Gross and Creston Schubert. City of Ida Grove introduces new brand and logo – “Ida Grove Living Forward, Giving Back.” Holstein City Council approves resolution entering a $400,000 loan agreement with Community Bank and issuance of general obligation bonds for new maintenance shop. O-A board and teachers reach

tentative agreement, increasing base salary $100 to $34,032. Megan Wiese crowned queen of the 76th annual Ridge View Relays. Other candidates were Jenna Wiese and Kaylynn Luscombe. BC-IG Board and Teachers Association reach tentative agreement to increase base salary $700 to $32,810. Galva-Holstein board approves $7,207,595 budget for 201617. Schaller-Crestland board approves $7,617,843 iscal year 2016-17 budget. Battle Creek City Council approves $1 increase in garbage fee. Galva City Council approves purchasing an ultrasonic meter for $1,000. Jessica Gunderson of Odebolt named national champion in Ladies’ American Trapshoot at 48th annual ACUI Collegiate Clay Target Championships in Texas. John Scott of Odebolt named Landus Cooperative board president following April 1 merger of Farmers Cooperative Company and West Central Cooperative. Ida Grove Shopko Hometown Pharmacy holds grand opening April 22. Former Odebolt man, Dean Einspahr, injured in Ecuador earthquake. May Daniel Gebers and Bonnie Stevenson elected to open seats on Holstein City Council. Katherine “Kay” Hanson begins duties as Holstein deputy administrator. Ida County Board of Supervisors denied a zoning petition from agriculture to light industrial from MidAmerican Energy for a service and operation building. Galva City Council accepts Mayor T.J. Padavich’s resignation and appoints Stan Nading as mayor. Holstein City Council accepts resignation of city administrator Marlo Schoer effective June 17. Ida Grove City Council approves $98,920 bid from GodbersenSmith Construction Company for Ida Grove median project. Ida County Community Betterment Foundation distributes $100,200 in grants to 16 organizations. Danielle Bennett of Galva is hired as Ida County naturalist. O-A/BC-IG reorganization petition was submitted to Northwest AEA, with O-A collecting 313 (275 required) signatures and BC-IG collecting 437 (400 required signatures). Emily Egger is named Ridge View valedictorian and Hannah Feilmeier named salutatorian. Former Ida Grove City Clerk Diane Alborn dies May 13. She worked in the clerk’s of ice for 33 years. O-A/BC-IG freshman Sydney Durbin wins irst place in high jump at state track meet in Des Moines. O-A/BC-IG senior Cody Durbin places third in the high jump at state track meet.

Ridge View’s Andres Carbajal placed fourth in the 400-meter hurdle event at the state track meet. The Ridge View boys’ 4x400 relay earned a ifth place showing at the Class 1A state meet with a time of 3:30.27. June Mid-America Publishing purchases The Holstein Advance and Tri-Valley Advance Publishing from Mari Bauer of Holstein, effective May 31. Ida County supervisor races highlight primary election. Incumbent Curt Phillips, Wayne Dose, Mary Gross and Creston Schubert are seeking the Republican nomination for the District 1 supervisor seat. Incumbent Bob Paulsrud and Raymond Drey seek Republican nomination for District 3 supervisor seat. City of Ida Grove and King Theatre were awarded a $72,000 DNR Derelict Building grant to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition materials going to the land ill. Ida County Board of Supervisors hire Jeff Williams as county engineer, effective Aug. 1, pending approval of the terms of the inal proposed contract. Battle Creek alumni’s guest of honor for the annual banquet of Battle Creek schools is Lorraine Davis. Horn Memorial Hospital breaks ground on new $9 million inpatient unit project. Holstein City administrator Marlo Schoer retires after 40 years of service to city. O-A/BC-IG School Boards approve purchasing social studies’ textbooks for high school and middle school. G-H School Board approves new website and administrative salaries. Creek Days’ parade grand marshal Brooklyn Martin, daughter of Thomas and Trisia Martin, is Little Miss Odebolt. Heritage Days’ royalty are Little Miss Heritage Ella Boysen, Miss Heritage Days Faith Johnson and Little Mr. Heritage Days Carson Jordan. The Ida County Board of Supervisors hires Tom Stoner as interim engineer until Jeff Williams begins working Aug. 1. The Northwest AEA and Prairie Lakes AEA boards met in Ida Grove June 20 and approved the reorganization petition for Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove. The election is Sept. 13.

O-A/BC-IG quiz bowl: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School varsity quiz bowl team competed at the Western Valley Conference on Dec. 3. The team, consisting of Anna Schmitt, Andrew Snyder, Amanda Bruns and Drew Knapp, came home with third place. (Photo submitted)

First performance: Fifth grade band members stepped into the spotlight during the annual BC-IG Elementary winter concert on Dec. 1. They performed five musical numbers to showcase what they have learned so far, since first picking up an instrument at the beginning of the school year. Here, percussion members Cerek Loutsch, Caiden Miller and Leyton Rohlk showcase their talents during the song “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” The band is under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz. The concert also featured the first, second and third grade students performing “Elflandia.” (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

To the community, Holstein Travel Center and KTIV We would like to say, “Thank you!” You helped make our residents holiday merry, The Tree of Love saw that through.

T hank you, from all of us at Odebolt Santa: Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special visit to Odebolt Dec. 3 to find out what kids wanted for Christmas. From left, Bristol (three) and Cyrus (one) Hemer visit the couple. Bristol and Cyrus are the children of Colby and Brianne Hemer. The event included a free meal, drawings, crafts for kids and a live nativity. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Obituaries To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Marjorie Jean “Marge” (Schwingdorf) Peterson Dec. 28, 1933 – Dec. 14, 2016 DUNLAP – Services for Marjorie Jean “Marge” (Schwingdorf ) Peterson, 82, of Dunlap were Dec. 17, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dunlap. The Rev. Joel McNeil, Deacon Marvin Klein and Deacon Gail Stessman officiated. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Musicians were Marilyn Grote and EveVonne Muff. Pallbearers were Marge’s children: Robert Peterson, Gordon Peterson, Keith Peterson, Roger Peterson, Mary Jo Hartwig, Tim Peterson, Tom Peterson and Doug Peterson. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of arrangements. She died Dec. 14 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Marjorie Jean “Marge” (Schwingdorf ) Peterson was born Dec. 28, 1933, to Ralph and Irene (Pithan) Schwingdorf in Charter Oak. She made her First Communion at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak. She moved with her family to Dunlap when she was eight. She then attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Dunlap Public School. Marge married Charles Peterson Jan. 29, 1952, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dunlap. She worked at several places, including The Gold

Slipper, Dunlap Livestock Auction, Town & Country (all in Dunlap) and Dairy Sweet in Woodbine. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters St. Monica’s Court 303 and Altar Society, serving as an officer in the latter two organizations. Marge was very active in starting and volunteering at the Dunlap Food Pantry. She also enjoyed sewing, refinishing and reupholstering furniture, golfing and getting together with her family. Marge is survived by her husband, Charlie Peterson of Dunlap; and eight children: Robert (Bonnie) Peterson of Omaha, Neb., Gordon Peterson of Adel, Keith (Etta) Peterson of Denison, Roger (Penny) Peterson of Woodbine, Mary Jo (Byron) Hartwig of Battle Creek, Tim Peterson of Smith Station, Ala., Tom (Lydia) Peterson of Battle Creek and Douglas Peterson of Dunlap. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren; 18+ great-grandchildren; a brother, Don (Marilyn) Schwingdorf of Longview, Wash.; a sister, Jane (Russ) Singbeil of Mountain Home, Ark., and many other relatives and friends. Marge was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Larry “Richard,” Dave and Jerry Schwingdorf, and two great-grandsons, Devin and Marcus Hartwig. Condolences may be left at www. foutsfuneralhome.com.

Nativity: Odebolt United Methodist Pastor Ken Miller and children of the community presented a living nativity during Odebolt’s annual Christmas party Dec. 3. The event included a free meal, drawings, crafts for kids and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Mavis Darlene Simon Feb. 17, 1928 – Dec. 15, 2016 ODEBOLT – Services for Mavis Darlene Simon, 88, of Odebolt were Dec. 22, 2016, at United Methodist Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Ken Miller of iciated. Interment was in Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. She died Dec. 15 at Odebolt Specialty Care in Odebolt. Mavis Darlene Simon was born Feb. 17, 1928, in Buena Vista County. The only child of Ira and Bernice (Burwell) Nuss, she lived in Storm Lake until graduating from high school. As a young girl, she enjoyed ice skating, movies and dancing at the Cobblestone. There, she met her future husband, Lee Simon. They were married June 9, 1946, and lived in Odebolt. They were blessed with two children, Sharon Lee and Douglas James. Lee and Mavis owned Grassland, a feed and livestock business, where Mavis was the bookkeeper. Benny, Lee’s brother, and Doug, their son, helped make it a successful business. Later, their son-in-law, Richard Rohlf, and Roger Cranston were called to help. Mavis was the original “June Cleaver,” making a beautiful home and life for her family. She loved cooking, gardening, ishing and, most of all, dancing. She tried her hand in the marketing business by selling Avon. Dressed in her hat, gloves, high heels and her bag, she was a beautiful cover model for Avon. Always ready to help, Mavis took her turn at the

Civil Defense watchtower in Odebolt, United Drive, Brownie and Cub Scout leader and was very active in centennial activities. Her other interests were bridge club and bowling league. She was a member of United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary and C. U. Club. Lee and Mavis always had time for their friends and enjoyed dining, dancing and spending time with them. In her spare time, Mavis enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, spending time with her family and going for a drive. She was well known for her delectable potato salad. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Shari Rohlf of Battle Creek; and her grandchildren: Jodie (Jeff) Hudson of Ida Grove, Jamie (Cheryl) Rohlf of Wall Lake, Joseph (Angie) Rohlf of Arthur and Jennie (Brad) Bengford of Odebolt. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren: Lisa (Brian) Lundell, Kristina (Jake) Blackman, Tyler Andrews, Madison Schiernbeck, Damon and Cassidy Hudson; Colin, Owen and Wyatt Bengford; Aaron, Dallas and Allison Rohlf and Lee, Aden and Izabelle Rohlf. Additional survivors include a sister-in-law, Opal Simon of Lake View; a son-in-law, Richard Rohlf of Odebolt; nieces and nephews and extended family. Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Bernice Nuss; her husband, Lee Simon; her son, Doug Simon; three brothers-in-law: Paul Simon, Benny Simon and Joe Simon; a sister-in-law, Shirley Simon, and a very close friend, Harve Keller. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

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Lapful: Santa had his lapful as the children of Nathan and Ashley Bengford’s children filled Santa’s lap during his Dec. 4 visit at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek. From left, Elcie (four), Devan (three) and Olivia (six). Courier photo by Deb Loger)

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Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA DECEMBER 20, 2016 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Curtis Phillips and Robert Paulsrud. Sheriff Wade Harriman was present to request additional compensation for the Chief Deputy and Sergeant positions, effective July 1, 2017. Paulsrud moved and Phillips seconded a motion to compensate the Chief Deputy and Sergeant position with an additional $100

BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 Sunday – 10 a.m. worship Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship

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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Richard Salcido, Pastor 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday school & Bible class 10:30 a.m. worship

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Richard Ball 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 Saturday – 5 p.m. confessions; 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass

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crease. These are provided that the Sheriff receives equal to or greater than the listed wage increases. Deputy salaries may not exceed salary limits speciﬁed in Iowa Code 331.904. Motion carried, all voting Aye. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 29, 2016, or on call of the Chair.

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per month bonus pay. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Phillips moved and Paulsrud seconded a motion to approve the Sheriff’s Office PPME Local 2003 Union tentative agreement reached on December 12, 2016. The bargaining teams agreed that all items to remain the same as current contract language except for the following: Wage Increases; July 1, 2017, Deputies-4.0% increase and all other classifications 3%; July 1, 2018, and July 1, 2019, Deputies and all other classifications 3% in-

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Ba le Creek Library holiday table winners named The Battle Creek Public Library has released the winners of items on the holiday table. Ravensburger 1,500-piece puzzle donated by Georgine Krayenhagen to Bobbi Thompson, lickering light canvas picture donated by Georgine Krayenhagen to Melissa Vermeys, 32-inch stuffed bear donated by Selections in Ida Grove to Karlye Lund, basket with Bath and Body shower gels donated by Doris Monson and Karen Lichtenberg to Kim Carlin, Bananagrams game donated by Dee Boger to Rebekah Krueger, giant Crayola coloring books with crayons and colored pencils donated by Vicki Dausel to Wanda Freese, stained glass teddy bear night light made and donated by Brian Bond to Kathy Hinojosa, giant Crayola coloring books with crayons and colored pencils donated by Vicki Dausel to William Tarr, Morningside College micro plush blanket donated by Joan Nielsen to Kory Schmidt and large lowered throw and pillow donated by Beneta Witt to Mary Hartman. Also, stained glass ish night light made and donated by Brian Bond to Linda Wingert, afghan made and donated by Westminster Presbyterian Church Sewing Circle in Ida Grove to Barb Kadlec, giant Crayola coloring book with crayons and colored pencils donated by Vicki Dausel to Nadine Thu, red stained glass lower in clay pot made and donated by Brian Bond to a Willow Dale resident; Paparazzi Accessories necklace and earring set donated by Marilyn Bond to Sue Schultz, hair and nail product and two gift certi icates donated by Tabitha Bockelman (Tabithaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cutting Edge) to Jackie Woodward, gray, red and black throw and pillow donated by Beneta Witt to Nancy Rogge, one dozen homemade rolls baked and donated by Mareta Vermeys to Ruth Shubin, $20 Shopko gift card donated by Sheila Petersen to Judy Schau and $20 Barnes and Nobles gift card donated by Rhonda Lee to Bonnie Spotts. Also, Tastefully Simple products donated by Teresa McMillen to Darlene Ann Lansink, necklace and earring set donated by Roger, Joan and Dan Nielsen to Judy Schau, Jungle Book DVD donated by Dee Boger to Kathy Krueger, stained glass lower in clay pot made and donated by Brian Bond to Rhonda Lee, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Minion basket donated by Karen Lichtenberg to Darlene Ann Lansink, stained glass Christmas bells made and donated by Brian Bond to Peggy Lee Fick, basket with variety of kitchen items donated by Karen Lichtenberg to Susan Lund, basket with snowman sculpture by Iowa sculptor Isabel Bloom donated by Karen Lichtenberg to Jackie Woodward, coloring book for grown ups and colored pencils donated by Janis Boock to Erika Swanger and basket with three adult coloring books, crayons and colored pencils donated by Karen Lichtenberg to a Willow Dale resident. Also, Bread Box gift certi icate for two lunches donated by Scott and Jo Palmer to Shirley Druivenga, basket with four napkin holder ornaments and napkins donated by Karen Lichtenberg to Renae Brookbank, basket with blanket, mug, hot chocolate, popcorn and Cozy Mystery Book donated by Karen Lichtenberg to Brad Minor, large quilt donated by Jaron Miller to Mary DeRoos, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turbo Twenty-threeâ&#x20AC;? book by Janet Evanovich donated anonymously to Wanda Freese, star light laser lights donated by Bill and Corlie

Kohnekamp to Judy Schau, Avon products donated by Phyllis Groth to Deb Markert, three-piece LED Christmas tree set donated by Jeanie Grove to Kathy Pierce and Tupperware donated by Phyllis Groth to Alan Fitch. Also, leaded glass ornament donated by Trish McCormick to Peggy Lee Fick, Christmas wreath decorated with cardinals donated by J.R. Cranston and Karen Lichtenberg to Judy Schau, AngryMama microwave cleaner donated by Joan Nielsen to Nancy Rogge, ladies neck scarf and necklace donated by Vicki Dausel to Ruth Shubin, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Very First Christmas Bookâ&#x20AC;? donated by Joan Nielsen to Alexis Tarr, Christmas Lantern donated by Karen Lichtenberg to a Willow Dale resident, wooden nativity donated by Joan Nielsen to Barb Kadlec, basket of Bath and Body items donated by Karen Lichtenberg to a Willow Dale resident, basket with kitchen items donated by Karen Lichtenberg to Donna Treiber and camou lage thermos and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas stocking donated by Marilyn Dausel to Jeanie Grove. Also, Pop-O-Matic Trouble game donated by Traci Riessen to Janet Brinkman, 12 board books of bedtime stories donated by Traci Riessen to John Brinkman, popcorn container with two DVDs, leece throw, microwave popcorn and M&Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s donated by Traci Riessen to Thea Beery, two Christmas photo albums and four pens donated by Traci Riessen to Dee Pierce, $25 Barnes and Noble gift card donated by Terri Wallace to Ann Vermeys, Ken and Barbie clothes made and donated by Pat Shever to Anne Beery, Ken and Barbie clothes made and donated by Pat Shever to Sheri Oberreuter, Barbie doll furniture made and donated by Pat Shever to Isabella Mumm, basket with pasta sauce, pasta and 2004 Presbyterian cookbook donated by Pastor Kevin and Wanda Freese to Nancy Rogge and large tin illed with popcorn donated by Bill and Corlie Kohnekamp to Nadine Thu. Also, pan of pecan bars baked and donated by B.C. Bakery and CafĂŠ to Roger Nielsen, Wii Minecraft edition donated by Terri Wallace to Mark Brummer, snowman picture donated by Johnson Propane (Hank and Bev Jessen) to Anna Reitz, snowman made from pallet donated by Susan Bean to Diane Lampe, lemon grass high fragrance reed diffuser donated by Susan Bean to Wanda Freese, Merry Christmas snowman picture donated anonymously to Janet Pithan, $15 gift certi icate toward a meal at The Inn At Battle Creek donated by Neil and Lynne Bjorholm to Jack Modrell, large wooden and tin patriotic yard decoration made by Crystal Minor and donated by Brad and Crystal Minor to Bill Kohnekamp, $25 Shopko gift card donated by Shopko to Ann Vermeys and basket of various sauces and rubs donated by Todd Riessen to Wanda Freese. Also, $25 gift certi icate to Colbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market in Danbury donated anonymously to Fern Krayenhagen, $25 gift certi icate to Colbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market in Danbury donated by Dave and Linda Colbert to Rosemary Booth, decorated dish towels, hot pad, kitchen utensils in basket donated by Jan Ezell to Wanda Freese, $15 gift certi icate to Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill donated by Jary and Melissa Vermeys to Laura Stevens, $10 gift certi icate to Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill donated by Jary and Melissa Vermeys to Leah Godbersen and play dough donated anonymously to Hilda and Laura Carlin.

TSI & SWIFAC ARE HIRING TSI is hiring LMHC and LISW to provide mental health therapy, CADC to provide substance abuse tx, behavioral health interventionist which requires a 4 year degree. Also hiring HCBS support workers for skill and respite which requires a high school diploma or GED. SWIFAC is hiring family, safety, risk, permanency workers which requires a 4 year degree. Please email resumes to pamelasiouxcity@aol.com

4-H Caroling: Members of 4-H clubs representing the Battle Badgers, Ida High Achievers and Logan Hotshots sang Christmas carols to the residents of Char-Mac Assisted Living in Holstein Dec. 19. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Caroling: Members of 4-H clubs representing the Logan Hotshots and Clover Kids sang Christmas carols to the residents of Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Ida Grove Dec. 20. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Aurelia man arrested The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on one arrest made during the past week. On Dec. 18, Jonathan Noah Schumacher, 20, of Aurelia was

arrested and charged with driving while barred following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $900 bond.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: The Galva Economic Development Corporation would like to thank these businesses & individuals who made contributions to make our 2016 Christmas Pancake & Santa Day a wonderful reality. Many thanks for donations given at the door by those attending; we appreciate your thoughtful generosity for our continued projects: Harlan Roeder, Galva Fire Department, Goettsch Dispatch, Paul Larson Insurance, Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Homes, Schaffer Tax & Accounting, Rod’s Fertilizer, Holstein Advance, Sole 2 Soul Fitness Center, G & C’s Full Service Station, Quad County Corn Processors, Galva Library, Padavich Ag Supply, M&M Solutions, Galva American Legion & Auxiliary, McGuire Auction Company, Tiefenthaler Quality Meats, Jess Jensen- Advocare, Holstein Sanitation, United Bank of Iowa, Agnew-Soseman Insurance, Vogt Bros. Plumbing, Schaller Telephone Co., The Lumber Inn, David Thorberg, Vollmar Motors, Heritage Bank, Sizzlin’ J Restaurant, anonymous donors, Cole Egger, Dave Jeulsgaard, Delayne Johnson, LuAnn & Alan Bennett, Joel & Jordan Hustedt, Cory & Brenda Bennett, Sam Bennett, Larry & Rita Frahm & Randy & Karla Hustedt. 52-1t/cra

THANK YOU: Willow Dale would like to thank all who attended & donated to our annual Open House on December 4th. So many contributed to the chance table & bake sale, & others helped during the event. Willow Dale uses these donations to offset expenses incurred by providing free transportation to community members for appointments, shopping & anything else they would like. We are also able to keep our home-delivered meal prices below our costs. The main uses of the funds are for our residents and tenants. We have many special activities & events to go above & beyond what you would expect in a nursing home. We make our day, their day, every day! Willow Dale in Battle Creek 52-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thank you, Ida Grove Food Pride, for the nice fruit basket. Happy holidays! Lyle & Kim Holmes 52-1t/cra* THANK YOU: I want to thank Ida Grove Food Pride for the gift certificate I won. Deanna Roeder 52-1t/cra*

For Rent FOR RENT: Two-bedroom, 1-½-bath acreage near Ida Grove. $475. Includes electricity. Must buy propane. Ph. 712-364-3550. 52-1t/cra

FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. One, three-bedroom house. Two, three-bedroom apartments. Appliances included. Available now. Ph. 712-369-3663. 50-tfc/cra

FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Two-bedroom with refrigerator, stove, central air & trash. No mowing or snow shoveling required. Full basement. No pets, no smoke. Quiet neighborhood. Badger Creek Apartments. Ph. 712-364-2571. 52-1t/cra

FOR RENT IN HOLSTEIN: Two, two-bedroom & one, onebedroom apartment. Gas heat & central air. Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator provided. Available Jan. 1. No pets. Reference & deposit required. 712-229-5717 or 712-3682600. 51-tfc/cra

FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. Two-bedroom, onebath apartments. One furnished, one unfurnished. Ph. 712-371-2577. 43-tfc/cra FOR RENT: Two-bedroom at 108 S. Lena, Holstein, Iowa, 51025. $625. Ph. 712-870-2083. 46-tfc/cra FOR RENT: In Battle Creek. Two-bedroom for rent. Carport. No smoking in apartment. No pets. One-bedroom, second-floor, economy apartment. No smoking. No pets. Contact Bev at 712-371-2367. 46-tfc/cra FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: One-bedroom apartments. No smoking & no pets. Contact Bev at 712-371-2367. 46-tfc/cra FOR RENT: In Battle Creek. Large, onebedroom apartment. Utilities, stove, refrigerator, water, sewer furnished. Laundry on site. $375 per month. Maple Valley Apartment. Ph. 712365-4980. 49-tfc/cra

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For or SSale le FOR SALE: Water heater, home furnaces, LB White heaters, Infra-Red Tube Shop heaters. Call Propane Hank at 712365-4740. 41-tfc/cra LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 52-1t/crags FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560. 12-tfc/crags

Even vents NOTICE: Old Man Winter is coming. Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712365-4740. 41-tfc/cra NOTICE: Des Moines Boat/Sport Show Jan. 6-8, Iowa State Fairgrounds. Screaming deals on boats! BASSMASTER Shaw Grigsby! Canadian outfitters! Catfish pond! Browning’s Trophy Deer! 1-800-7564788 www.desmoinesboatshow. com. 52-1t/cra(INCN)*

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HELP WANTED: Kidzone Child Care in Ida Grove has an immediate opening for a cook. 25-40 hrs./week. Also, looking for childcare providers. Contact Jayne or Sara at 712-364-2061 for more information. 52-2t/crags

HELP WANTED: Class A CDL drivers/tankers. Great pay, home weekends & benefits! Potential of $60,000-plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915, ext. 16. www.qlf.com. 52-1t/cra(INCN)*

HELP WANTED: The City of Galva, Iowa, is seeking a City Maintenance Person. Ability to obtain wastewater/water licenses & CDL license. Other duties include meter reading, recordkeeping, general maintenance duties, snow removal, street maintenance & mowing. Wages are dependent on qualifications. Drug, physical & criminal background checks will be performed prior to employment. Galva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send résumé & applications to Galva City Hall, 116 S. Main Street, P.O. Box 102, Galva, IA, 51020, by Jan. 9, 2016. 51-2t/crags DRIVERS: $5,000 orientation completion bonus! DEDICATED, no-touch reefer openings! 2,300 miles per week guaranteed (more miles available)! One-year CDL-A. Call 855-252-0630. 50-4t/crags* DRIVERS CDL-A: Flexible driving oppty’s! Midwest routes through SW MN & NW IA. FT/ PT available. Excellent FT benefits! Fortune Transportation.com. 855582-4456. 51-4t/crags* NOTICE OF VACANCY: The BC-IG Community School District has the following vacancy for the 2016-2017 school year, beginning date January 3, 2017. COOK: Aid in the preparation, serving & cleaning up of meals as directed by the Food Service Director. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., M-F. BC-IG Elementary School in Ida Grove. Those qualified & interested in the above position should submit a completed O-A/BC-IG application, letter of interest & qualifications to the building principal, Mr. Alan Henderson, 403 Barnes Street, Ida Grove, IA, 51445. Applications are available at any district office or on the school website: www.oabcig.org. O-A & BC-IG Community School Districts are Equal Opportunity Providers & Employers. 52-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Employment support professional starting $12/hr. Direct support professional starting $9.05/hr. Call ISI at 712-365-4339 for more info. 51-3t/cra

Pets NOTICE: 8th Street Grooming & Boarding. Grooming available for small & medium-sized breeds. Boarding available for all sizes of well behaved, housebroke family dogs. Open Mon., Tues., & Fri. by appointment for grooming. Ph. 712-342-9012. Becky Pigott, 703 8th St., Correctionville, IA 51016. 7-tfc/cra

HELP WANTED: Class A CDL Drivers: Own your own truck! We will make your first FOUR PAYMENTS FREE! 2014 I/H Pro Star. 888-616-0368. 52-1t/cra(INCN)* WANTED: Family Advocate for Ida County. Position is based in Ida Grove. 40 hours per week, mid-August through May. 16 hours per week, June through mid-August. Eligible for benefits, including IPERS. For more information & to apply online, please visit www.midsioux.org. 1-800859-2025. An Equal Opportunity Employer. 51-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Part-Time Dietary Aide to cook, bake & create salads. 64 hours every two weeks with opportunity to pick up more hours. Full-Time LPN or Certified Medical Assistant needed at Horn Physicians Clinic. Previous medical clinic experience preferred. Full-Time 3-11 & 11-7 RNs & Part-Time Nursing Assistant needed for med-surg floor. Benefits, including health insurance, available for above positions. Relief Housekeeper to work as needed. Apply by January 2 to www.hornmemorialhospital.org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. 52-1t/cra DRIVERS: Jingle all the way to the bank! Bonuses, vacation, 401k! OTR, regional. CDL-A universetruck.com. 866-958-7825. 50-4t/cra* HELP WANTED: Dependable adult or teen. Variety of hours. Nights & weekends. We are willing to work around other work or sports activities. Starting wages at $9 for adults & $8.50 for teens. Apply in person at Pronto, Ida Grove. See Janelle between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 51-2t/cra

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Dec. 15 Officers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were five traffic stops, two welfare checks and one call for jail activity. 7 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 8:03 a.m.: Assisted with traffic control/escort 9:39 a.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting from Indian Avenue 11:38 a.m.: Weather watch/ warning issued for Ida County 1:06 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 1:49 p.m.: Report of driving with no license 2:04 p.m.: Emergency transport 3:41 p.m.: Accident reported in the 6000 block of Highway 175, damages only 3:47 p.m.: Accident reported in the 100 block of Washington Street, damages only 7:37 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of Main Street Friday, Dec. 16 Officers received 21 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traffic stops, one 911 wrong number call and one call for jail activity. 8:26 a.m.: Assistance requested in the 6000 block of 260 th Street 9:18 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Maple Street 9:26 a.m.: Civil paper service on Highway 175 9:48 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Keystone Avenue 11:48 a.m.: Emergency transport 11:54 a.m.: Urinalysis requested by county attorney 2:33 p.m.: Controlled burn reported on Orchard Avenue 2:48 p.m.: Probation check in the 600 block of Walnut Street 4:33 p.m.: Animal complaint on Maple Street 5:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 20 9:08 p.m.: Disabled vehicle reported on Keystone Avenue 11:14 p.m.: Disorderly conduct reported in the 500 block of Maple Street Saturday, Dec. 17 Officers received 18 calls for

service. Among the calls were two abandoned 911 calls, two 911 transfers and one call for jail activity. 12:56 a.m.: Accident reported with unknown injuries in the 700 block of Second Street 3:35 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Maple Street 4:37 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Davenport Street 8:03 a.m.: Parking complaint on Quail Avenue 11 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of Third Avenue 12:26 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 2:38 p.m.: Welfare check in the 300 block of Second Street 3:49 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 4:18 p.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 4900 block of 300 th Street 4:24 p.m.: Welfare check requested 8:31 p.m.: Medical assistance requested for fall in the 100 block of Ida Street 10:21 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 11:11 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Indorf Avenue Sunday, Dec. 18 Officers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were one traffic stop, three abandoned 911 calls and one call for jail activity. 1:19 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 5200 block of 330 th Street 1:27 a.m.: Report of downed signs/trees/wires on Jasper Avenue 10:11 a.m.: Assisted outside agency 12:22 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 1:17 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 1900 block of Landmark Avenue 2:47 p.m.: Medical assistance requested for breathing problems in the 200 block of Second Street 3:56 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding in the 800 block of Main Street 6:45 p.m.: Emergency transport 7 p.m.: Animal complaint from

the 700 block of Second Street 7:24 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Morningside Healthcare Community 8:46 p.m.: Emergency transport 11:56 a.m.: Non-emergency transport Monday, Dec. 19 Officers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were one call for jail activity, one vacation watch request and one call to talk to an officer. 9:02 a.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 600 block of Rohwer Street 9:27 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Quail Avenue 9:29 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Pioneer Avenue 9:40 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 2500 block of Quail Avenue 10:44 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 12:25 p.m.: Non-medical transport 12:59 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Seventh Street 1:52 p.m.: Non-family civil dispute reported in the 600 block of Quimby Street 2:07 p.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting in the 800 block of Second Street 2:14 p.m.: Attempt to locate, committal in the 2600 block of Keystone Avenue 2:40 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 500 block of Moorehead Street 3:47 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 4:13 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 4:22 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:52 p.m.: Overdose reported in the 500 block of Main Street, call cancelled 5:13 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Officers received 31 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traffic stops, one alarm test and one call for jail activity. 4:13 a.m.: Hit and run reported in the 200 block of Second Street 8:12 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 2000

block of Indorf Avenue 8:21 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Fifth Street 8:37 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 500 block of Willow Street 9:28 a.m.: Emergency transport 10:24 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 10:31 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive 10:45 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Maple Street 11:02 a.m.: Assisted outside agency in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 12:01 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 12:46 p.m.: Welfare check requested 12:53 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 1:40 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Sixth Street 1:45 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Main Street 2:38 p.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 500 block of

Dawn Street 2:44 p.m: Controlled burn reported on Highway 59 3:09 p.m.: Medical assistance requested for fall in the 100 block of Ida Street 4:15 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Quimby Street 4:35 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 6:32 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 7:42 p.m.: Accident reported on Highway 59, damages only 9:09 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Albers Street Wednesday, Dec. 21 Officers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were 15 traffic stops, one call for jail activity and one abandoned 911 call. 7:15 a.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 5300 block of Highway 20 8:34 a.m.: Call to talk to an officer 9:04 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Moorehead

Street 11:09 a.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse 2:41 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Iowa Street for breathing problems 2:50 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Main Street 3:25 p.m.: Request for welfare check in the 500 block of Moorehead Street, death reported 4:01 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of Second Street for chest/heart pain 7:30 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of Fourth Street for breathing problems 7:40 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 8:11 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 8:34 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Second Street 11:14 p.m.: Death reported in the 4900 block of 150 th Street

Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Stewart and Pam Challstrom, Janet Shadell, Lori Clark and Douglas Smith warranty deed to Micky Conard and Tonya Conard, Lot 13, Yousling’s subdivision of Lots 5 and 6, Block 49, Eighth Addition, Ida Grove. Dan Lorenzen, warranty deed to James and Yavonne McBride, Lots B and C, Block 28, Third Addition, Battle Creek. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Amy Iverson, Sioux City; Aaron

Ash Jr., Mapleton; Tyler Kutz, Rockwell City; Mark Leonard, Holstein; Lawrence Allen, Lynwood, Ill. Other Julia Hernandez, Correctionville, driving while license under suspension. Williams Eakens, McCook Neb., registration violation. Alexander Speers, Alta, possession of alcohol. Tanner Thompson, Ida Grove, shooting irearm over water, highway or railroad. Larry McCool, Anderson, Mo., failure to comply with safety

regulations. Criminal Brandon Schechinger, Manilla, violation of a no contact order, seven days in jail, $65 ine suspended. Judgments and Liens Against Jared and Shannon Lund, in favor of Hauge Associates. Against April and Jeremiah Reitz, in favor of Hauge Associates. Against Angela Strom in favor of Christopher Wallace. Dissolution of Marriage Christopher Wallace and Angela Strom, decree or inal support.

Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, P.C. Attorneys at Law

Ida Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712.364.2421

Ida Grove Kiwanis wishes to thank everyone who contributed to the tremendous success of the 2016 Christmas Ball! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! —From the Ida Grove Kiwanis *Sponsors:

*Items Donated By: Ida Grove Kiwanis Peter Goldsmith Dennis & Deb Clausen Bob & Jill Webb Thrivent Financial Tiefenthaler Quality Meats Iowa Athletic Field Construction Kevin & Peggy Christie Tyson Event Center Majestic Hills Golf Club Denison Chamber Pizza Ranch Denison Theatre Josh & Christie Van Houten Christensen-Van Houten

Funeral Services Jared Schmidt Murray Jewelers O-A/BC-IG Schools Food Pride Noteboom Implement Ida Grove City Councilmen Omaha Zoo Scheels Sioux City Bandits Ida Family Chiropractic Adams Motor Company The Inn at Battle Creek Fred’s Place Ida County Conservation Board Bread Box

Schmidt Insurance Scott and Kandice Tomlinson ISU Extension Ofﬁce Jeff & Deb Kelley Tony Bennett Cenex First State Bank Vicki Murray Duane Ernst Gregor Ernst & Jessica Bluml Judge Bruce Snell Cyndi Raasch Shear Expressions Just Relax Massage GOMACO Jeff Holmes

Selections Ida County Fair Board Tabitha’s Cutting Edge Phyllis Groth Todd Riessen Fancy Threads & Embroidery Ida Grove Country Club Trendue Salon Village Shoe Shoppe Pizza Hut Odebolt Bowling Alley Ida Bowl Ida Grove Chamber Remer Realty & Appraisal Kent & Jill Godbersen

*Ida Grove Kiwanis Members: Tony Bennett Laurel Boerner Jeff Buehler Deb Clausen Dennis Clausen Joe Cutshall Jerilyn Ekstrom Duane Ernst Kris Ernzen

Marcia Fehring Peter Goldsmith Ryan Goodman Tabitha Gonnerman Wade Harriman Morris Hurd Jeff Kelley Terry Kenealy Rhett Leonard

Chad Lierman Ray Netherton Chris Nichols Pat Phillips Dan Remer Cyndi Rock-Raasch Richard Salcido Amber Schaeding Doug Schmidt

Jared Schmidt Bruce Snell Kevin Taylor Kandice Tomlinson Deb Ulrich Josh Van Houten

Tomlinson Construction Mike and Devi Ray Pat and Kriss Phillips Boerner and Goldsmith Remer Realty & Appraisal Ladwig Construction Hoffman Agency Brad Lundell Patera Family Dentistry Luscombe Appraisals Jeff Gilbert North Star Community Credit Union Ida Grove Cenex Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce Sizzlin’ J Bar & Grill Tony and Ruth Bennett Edward Jones Gregg and Janet Goodenow Byron Originals Mile 2 Tire & Lube Des Moines Steel Fence Dennis and Deb Clausen

Terry and Judy Kenealy Chris and Jaci Nichols Richard and Suzanne Salcido Dan and Cindy Dotzler United Bank of Iowa Mid-America Publishing Judy Andresen Ryan and Dana Goodman Duane and Ellen Ernst Ofﬁce Systems Co. Grant and Julie Godbersen Wilson’s Bookkeeping and Tax Service Jeff and Donna Rasmussen Steve and Tabitha Gonnerman Willow Dale Wellness Village Ida County Pheasants Forever Ida Grove Rec Center Bomgaars Adams Motor Company Adams Ford Lincoln Jill and Kent Godbersen Gary and Sharon Godbersen Ray and Jackie Netherton

Horn Memorial Hospital GOMACO Edsen Electric Scott and Denise VanDusen Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Services Josh and Christie Van Houten Rich and Sue Smith Tiefenthaler Quality Meats Food Pride Iowa Athletic Field Construction Micki Godbersen Midwest Industries Skate Palace Paulsrud Auction Pierce Construction Doug and Mary Clough Al and Becky Veltri Jeff Buehler and Traci Van Houten Tom and Edna Phillips Lundell Plastics Ida Liquor

Dan Wych Randy and Sheryl Goodman Brian and Lisa Christiansen Vetter Equipment Musco Lighting H&R Block-Joan Bengford Bryan and Heidi Beck Randy and Dawn Bach DeWayne and Laurie Krayenhagen Kevin and Ann Klein Pronto Ida County Sanitation Larry Beckman Motors David and Karen Petersen Chris and Wendy Ullrich Goettsch Transportation Services Dresselhuis & Heidenreich West Central Construction Inc. Swanson Insurance & Real Estate Murray Jewelers Riddle’s Jewelry

A special thank you to Owen Bolte and Larry Hultgren for their kindness and generosity! The Ida Grove Kiwanis is an organiza on working to make our community brighter by serving the children in Ida Grove and assis ng our communi es in any way we can.