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In this week’s Eagle You’ll find More than 280 Faces inside this week’s Eagle Wright County courtroom renovation plans Page 1 EG Memorial Library Christmas Crafts Page 2 Santa’s reindeer stop at Rotary Senior Living Page 3 An architect’s rendering of the restored courtroom.

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Courtroom renovation plans in motion Update is for modern safety and historical character Kacey Ginn Wright County Monitor, editor

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In his 2014 Condition of the Judiciary address, Iowa Chief Justice Mark Cady declared a need for increased courthouse security in light of the attempted shootings that took place at the Madison and Jackson County courthouses that year. Initial statewide efforts included surveying security measures previously taken and providing training on building security.

Since that time, Andy Yackle, building and grounds director at the Wright County Courthouse, has taken steps to improve the design of the courtroom for security and at the same time update the look of the room—“bringing it back from the sins of the 1970s,” he said. To some extent, the two aspects are hard to separate.

During the remodel, several structural changes will provide security through control: limiting public entrances to one door at the back of the room; walling off part of the current lobby to close off the jury entrance and judge chambers from the public; and moving the jury box to the other side of the room, where it will be walled off so that both the judge and jury will enter from behind it. Yackle said the separate entrance would be closer to standard safety practice. “In most courtrooms, the judge comes from behind the bench,” he said.

Building safety doesn’t only deal with outside threats, however.

Yackle said every time he has to work on a wall in the courthouse, he finds old wiring that needs to be repaired. Current wiring and air conditioning in the building dates back to the 70s. “That stuff just has to be done within 40 years,” Yackle said. Opening up the walls opens up the possibility of new plaster, paint, and an updated look.

Duane Asbe, who has advised Yackle on fundraising for the courtroom, said that though restoring the room’s historic character was an interest, the primary reason for the renovation is security. “Security and safety is of the utmost importance,” he said.

The mostly cosmetic updates which will help bring the courtroom back to its stately 1892 roots will include removing the current drop ceiling and restoring the old tin ceiling, which will take the room from about 16 feet tall to 30 feet. In addition, Yackle hopes to be able to re-create the trim from the room’s original woodwork on the wall around the jury box, and possibly open up windows on the east side of the room that have been covered up.

Though he was very supportive of the changes for security, District Judge Paul Ahlers was looking forward to the cosmetic restoration as well. “I think it’s great that we’re doing it,” he said. “I love it when we preserve the old instead of always

getting new.”

To what extent the appearance will be restored, however, depends on funds raised for the project. So far, Yackle has received grants and contributions—local contributors being the Newt Draheim trust, the First Citizens Foundation, Union Pacific, and the Wright County Charitable Foundation—amounting to $150,000. Based on those funds and budgeted amounts, which together add up to more than $302,000, the supervisors allowed Yackle to pursue bids on the remodeling work, which will be considered after February 1.

However, Yackle said the total cost to do all the work he would like is estimated at $514,000.

“If anyone wants the opportunity to support the project, it would be welcome,” Asbe said. He said there was a possibility to publicly recognize donors in the future.

To donate, or for more information on the project, contact the auditor’s office and either speak to Betty Ellis, county auditor, or ask for Andy Yackle. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 147 in Clarion.

Yackle said so far, it’s been a lot of work to go over construction options and raise funds. “The room is functional,” he said. “To be proactive, I know it can sometimes be hard.” However, based on the increased need for security, and the chance to build a courtroom the county can be proud of, he hopes that the efforts will be worth it.

EGHS Band Concert Page 5 Iowa Specialty Hospital appreciates law enforcement Page 7 EGHS Choir Concert Page 9 RBMS Talent Show Pages 12 & 13 Lady Eagles basketball team takes on GarnerHayfield/Ventura Pages 14

Santa stops at school Eagle Grove Elementary students were shocked to see Santa walk through their classroom doors, making an early visit to the children on Wednesday, Dec. 21. With only four days to go, he took time out of his toy-making schedule to stop in and deliver a little holiday treat and remind them to keep doing their best in school until winter break. The kids loved having the chance to ask him a few questions and make sure he knew what was on their last-minute wish lists. Pictured at very top: Andy Ettinger’s second graders give Santa a big hug before he takes off.

Pictured directly above, Braylon Kling points out to Santa and his elf that they have a new student in Beth Egemo’s classroom.

“I think I enjoy it as much, or even more, than the kids do,” Santa commented with a big smile. Photos by Kim Demory

Boys basketball action Pages 14 EGHS wrestlers win their Invitational Pages 15 Elementary Principal takes a pie in the face Pages 16

Briefly EG Eagle Closed Monday, Jan. 2

“Gingerbread Baby” house making

EG Eagle Early Deadlines For Dec. 29th edition Thursday, Dec. 29 at noon For Jan. 5 edition No late copy accepted

The students in Denise Axtell’s first grade classroom were thrilled to find out that not only did they get to spend the afternoon on Monday, Dec. 19, doing fun activities in relation to books by Jan Brett, children’s author, but on Tuesday, they got to build a “Gingerbread Baby” house like the one she talked about in her book. Pictured below, left: Andres Reyes-Crisanto was excited to come back from the class washing their hands to find actual gingerbread babies standing outside their gingerbread houses. Pictured at right” Grayson Chamberlin makes sure to add lots of colorful snacks to his gingerbread house.

Photos by Kim Demory

Egg Council Eggs on display Now through Dec. 31, 2016 Eagle Grove Memorial Library EG Memorial Library Holiday Hours New Year’s -- Closed Saturday Dec. 31 and Monday, Jan. 2.

Celebrating a favorite author What do trolls and Jan Brett have in common? She likes to write about them...and gingerbread men, and mittens, and reindeer, and snow bears...and so much more. Brett has a unique style about her childrens’ books, which is why the Eagle Grove Elementary teachers love them for their students so much, and first graders spent an afternoon celebrating her work. Kids rotated through each of the first grade classrooms, listening to teachers read one of Brett’s books, and then doing an associated activity.

Pictured above, Tyler Alesch starts working on the frame of a story summary troll (pictured at left). Look for more photos from the traveling day inside this week’s Eagle. Photo by Kim Demory

Tech with Teens Tuesday, Jan. 10 5:30 - 7 p.m.

EG Memorial Library Eagle Grove Golden Stars Drill Team Night Saturday, March 11 Watch for more upcoming details

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Christmas Crafts at the Eagle Grove Memorial Library

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On the last day of school before winter break the Principal gave to me...

One talent show hosting elf...

Laina Christensen and Rachel Muzzey (left - AKA Cindy Lou Who) were just two of the many children who came to the Eagle Grove Memorial Library on Thursday, Dec. 22 to partake in the annual Christmas Craft event. Christensen loved the cookie decorating station while Muzzey carefully designed her Christmas tree ornament, which she said was really going to be a birdhouse for her Petkins. Kids could also make a bead bracelet, holiday cards, snowmen, and light bulb/jingle bell necklaces. Photo by Kim Demory

Christmas crafts

Fourth grader Addison Jeske (left) was more than happy to help her first grade partner, Adelie Pamperin, make a Christmas craft in school on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The photo frames were made by wrapping colored string around mason jar lids - the perfect gift for the loved one of any child. Photo by Kim Demory

Scott Jeske

Three horns a-playing

Wrapping up Christmas Myka Anderson (right) got a little help from her cousin, Gracie Severson as Ashley Flatebo’s first grade class partnered with Joe Chamberlin’s fourth grade class last week to make some Christmas crafts for their parents’ holiday gifts.

Photo by Kim Demory

And a lunchroom full of special guests

Robert Blue Middle School has been holding their annual Community Christmas Dinner and Talent Show for more than 30 years. The kids look forward to it every year, practicing for weeks and auditioning for spots in the talent show. It’s a fun way to spend the final short day before school is dismissed for winter break. For highlights from the talent show, turn to pages 12 and 13. Color reprints are available be calling 448-4745 or emailing: egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Photos by Kim Demory

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Gateway Hospice encourages families to “start the conversation” Kacey Ginn

Wright County Monitor, editor

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Santa’s reindeer stop at Rotary Senior Living Eagle Grove Elementary first graders took a field trip to Rotary Senior Living North and South on Thursday, Dec. 22. Some made one-of-a-kind reindeer hats featuring their handprints as the horns, but they all wore great big smiles as they sang some favorite Christmas carols for the residents.

The residents enjoyed the show, and have especially enjoyed all the school, club/organization, and church group visitors they have had over the holiday season. They remind us that it doesn’t have to be a holiday for them to enjoy special guests. Stop out and visit anytime...or maybe play a game. Photo by Kim Demory

USDA provides new cost share opportunities for organic producers and handlers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that starting March 20, 2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices around the country to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic or transitional certification.

“USDA is committed to helping the organic sector grow and thrive through a wide variety of programs, and part of that commitment is making it easy for stakeholders to access our services. That’s why, starting March 20, producers will be able to visit their local FSA offices to access organic certification cost-share reimbursements for up to 75 percent of the cost of organic certification,” said FSA Administrator Val Dolcini.

“This will provide a more uniform, streamlined process nationwide; and it will give organic producers a chance to learn about other valuable USDA resources, like farm loans and conservation assistance that can help them succeed.”

USDA is making these changes to encourage increased participation in the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP) and the Agricultural Management Assistance Organic Certification

Cost Share Program, and at the same time provide more opportunities for organic producers to access a full range of USDA programs, such as disaster protection and loans for farms, facilities and marketing. Producers can also access information on nonfederal agricultural resources, and get referrals to local experts, including organic agriculture, through USDA’s Bridges to Opportunity service at the local FSA office.

In the past, state departments of agriculture administered the cost share programs. States that still want to administer the program will have the opportunity to do so by applying for funding by Feb. 17, 2017.

“The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Organic Program look forward to this exciting opportunity to leverage the Farm Service Agency’s rural footprint to reach more organic producers and handlers,” said AMS Administrator Elanor Starmer. “At the same time it is important to recognize and continue the valuable partnerships with states that remain at the core of the program.”

Eligible producers include any certified producers or handlers who have paid organic or transitional certification fees to a USDA-

Fair board gives update Kacey Ginn

Wright County Monitor, editor

wrightcomonitor@gmail.com

In 2013, the Wright County Fair board invested in a new show arena and animal barn building to be paid for through capital campaign pledges. At Tuesday’s supervisors meeting, Tricia Rosendahl, fair board president, was able to report that out of the $750,000 project, only $16,944 of the mortgage remained to be paid—which means less than 3 percent remains after only three years. “The capital campaign did wonderful for us, and the pledges have continued to come in on a regular basis,” she said. She believes the project will be completely paid off in the next year.

The Wright County Fair has also had success with its sponsorship program, Rosendahl said, bringing in more than $585,000 over the last 13 years, about $64,000 for the 2016 fair alone. But though the fair has seen much financial success, the 2016 fair was only a week from disaster.

In March, the county held a large scale tornado emergency response drill at the fairgrounds. “We had no clue that we would almost be enacting that real thing when the storm hit Eagle Grove the week after the fair,” Rosendahl said. The July storm that brought down hundreds

of trees in Eagle Grove and did an estimated $45,000 worth of damage to the fairgrounds. The free stage was destroyed, the Catholic food stand was damaged, and a flag pole and many trees were downed.

Rosendahl said they had received insurance payments for the damage. “We should be ready by next year’s fair,” she said. “We have a committee that’s working on the free stage to make it bigger and better.”

Improvements to the fair over the last year have included bringing running water to the horse arena, installing an additional wash rack near the livestock barns, and purchasing picnic tables. Rosendahl said future projects may include preserving the old school house and potentially installing sewer and water access near the south camping area.

The supervisors commended the fair board for their work and successful financial management.

“I can’t say enough on how well it’s been run,” Supervisor Rick Rasmussen said.

The 2017 Wright County Junior District Fair will run from July 1217 next year with the theme “Fair Strong.”

In other business, Bryce Davis, economic development director, presented Resolution 2016-37

accredited certifying agent.

Application fees, inspection costs, fees related to equivalency agreement/ arrangement requirements, travel/ per diem for inspectors, user fees, sales assessments and postage are all eligible for a cost share reimbursement from USDA. Once certified, producers and handlers are eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 75 percent of certification costs each year up to a maximum of $750 per certification scope—crops, livestock, wild crops and handling. Today’s announcement also adds transitional certification and state organic program fees as additional scopes.

To learn more about organic certification cost share, please visit www.fsa.usda.gov/organic or contact a local FSA office by visiting http://offices.usda.gov.

Under the Obama administration, USDA has signed five major organic trade arrangements and has helped organic stakeholders access programs that support conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education and mitigate pest emergencies. To learn more about USDA support for organic agriculture, visit our updated organic portal at www.usda. gov/organic.

endorsing the Prestage plant as a job creation and economic opportunity, which is the first step in funding needed road improvements at the plant site 80 percent through a RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) grant. The resolution gives the supervisor’s support for the project, declares necessity for a RISE grant for the project, and stipulates conditions for the completion of the road improvements.

“Within our agreement for private development, it states that we need to re-negotiate the agreement if the RISE grant is not funded,” Davis said. If the RISE grant were for some reason not funded, Davis said they intend to pay for road improvements through Prestage’s property taxes.

The resolution was passed.

The supervisors also appointed Deb Sebby as Deputy Clerk for three years in the Sheriff’s department.

“This will allow her to serve civil papers in the office,” Sheriff Jason Schluttenhofer said.

Treasurer Peggy Schluttenhofer presented a tax sales certificate for a vacant lot in Eagle Grove. Rasmussen motioned, and Supervisor Karl Helgevold seconded, to approve the certificate. The motion was carried.

The board also approved wellness contracts for county employees’ health insurance.

For many, the holidays are the time of year when family comes together. But for some, they can also be a time where family members tiptoe around difficult issues, like how to talk about an aging parent’s health—and what to do if the worst happens.

“One of our biggest goals for this month is to encourage families to start conversations,” said Rachel Johnson, branch manager and marketer for Gateway Hospice.

“Hospice care focuses on symptom management, pain management, spiritual and emotional support when patients are no longer seeking curative or aggressive treatments,” said Joleen Rolland, RN. Though hospice may or may not be the right option for a particular patient, hospice workers’ experience means they’ve seen the ins and outs of caring for the elderly and chronically ill.

Those who work in health care for the elderly know the importance of talking through the issues and making decisions early. “People don’t think they need these things for a long time,” said Penny Mohr, a long-term care nurse. “You would not believe the number of people I admit that at 90 years old, and they have nothing in place. I want to have everything in stone so my kids don’t have to make those decisions.”

One of the main difficulties families have in discussing poor health or end of life, Gateway representatives said, is that it feels uncomfortable to talk about death or hard circumstances. But that shouldn’t be a deterrent. “Being prepared doesn’t make it happen any sooner,” Johnson said.

Waiting until a health problem is eminent before deciding on power of attorney (who can make decisions about a loved one if they fall too ill to decide for themselves) or creating a living will (which details what medical treatment,

The Gateway Hospice team, front row, from left: Jamie Brown, clinical director; Penny Mohr, RN. Back row: Rachel Johnson, branch manager; Joleen Rolland, RN; and Kelly Langfitt, social worker/bereavement and volunteer coordinator. Other members of the team, not pictured, are Zach Fischer, chaplain; Kristy Pettus, RN; Mary Fenske, CNA; Carmel Hammen, CNA; Lori Hammond, licensed massage therapist; Dr. Jon Ahrendsen, medical director; and Nicole Dennler, ARNP. among other things, you’d like if you can’t voice your opinion) means it might be too late to communicate.

Additionally, waiting can come with even more problems. “Stress is high, emotions are high… if we start these conversations when people are able to communicate and speak clearly, you’re going to make a far better and educated decision than when you’re in the moment,” Johnson said.

Making decisions about how an individual wants to be cared for can help focus the discussion on quality of life and not just quantity.

If you have trouble deciding what decisions to make about treatment or end-of-life care, whether you need advisement for yourself or a relative, Gateway Hospice or another service can talk you through your options.

Jamie Brown, clinical director at Gateway, said, “The best way is to talk to their physician.”

Especially in a small, closeknit community, having these

conversations with your doctor can still be difficult. “Doctors are like family to them,” Brown said. But a personal doctor is probably the most qualified person to give medical advice for an individual.

But even decisions like funeral arrangements can be hard to hard to decide on without help. “We have a great tool for those that are experiencing difficulties,” Johnson said. A “Five Wishes” booklet, which can be obtained online or through Gateway Hospice, can help an individual decide what they want at end of life and who they wish to make decisions for them—and with witness signatures, it becomes a legally binding document in Iowa.

Plans like that can only be made, however, when a parent or adult child reaches out to start the conversation. Whatever time you spend with your family over the next few weeks, make it count—for now and for the future.

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Volunteering fun Colleen Bartlett feels fortunate that her employer, Iowa Central Community College, allows them to have volunteer hours to donate in the community. With the holidays being a busy time of year in her sister’s (Denise Axtell) first grade classroom, Bartlett made a couple visits to help out. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, she helped the kids build these amazing gingerbread houses. Volunteers are always welcomed at the schools. To find out more how you can help, contact any of the school offices. Photo by Kim Demory

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Births Marshall David Goemaat, born on December 14 to Brittany and Justin Goemaat.

Deaths Kevin Simons, 55, Webster City, died on November 24.

Donald Markham, 94, Belmond, died on November 28.

James Ritter, 70, Dows, died on December 9 Civil Court The court handled two child support matters.

Credit Acceptance Corporation vs.

Scott Rivers. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 16 in the amount of $5,483.84 with 23.99% interest from October 24.

District Courts The court handled two probation revocations.

Natalie Fowler, 31, Clarion, was found guilty on December 15 to Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense.

Fowler was sentenced to two days in jail, placed on one year probation, and ordered to pay $75 in costs.

Heather Bass, 43, Clarion, pled guilty on December 15 to Disorderly Conduct - Fighting or Violent Behavior (pled from Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense). Bass was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $75 in costs.

Richard Crawford, 35, Humboldt, pled guilty on December 15 to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Crawford was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

Jacob Hackley, 20, De Soto, pled guilty on December 15 to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Hackley was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge, and $165 in costs.

Joshua Boyington, 24, Eagle Grove; pled guilty on December 16 to Possession of Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana First Offense.

Boyington was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $315 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, $10 DARE, and $293.92 in costs.

Daniel Weber, 23, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on December 16 to OWI First Offense (pled from OWI Second Offense). Weber was sentenced to 90 days in jail (80 days suspended),

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placed on one year probation, fined $1,250 plus 35% surcharge, and $140 in costs.

Anthony Foss, 58, Belmond, received a deferred judgment on December 16 to OWI First Offense. Foss was placed on one year probation, assessed a $1,250 plus 35% surcharge, and $1,140 in costs.

Jose Rosales Sarmiento, 31, Eagle Grove, received a deferred judgment on December 16 to OWI First Offense.

Rosales Sarmiento was placed on one year probation, assessed a $1,250 civil penalty, and $100 in costs.

Lucio Ramirez Puac, 28, Clarion, pled guilty on December 15 to Public Intoxication (pled from OWI First Offense), Leaving the Scene of an Accident Property Damage Only, and Failure to Maintain Control. Ramirez Puac was fined $400 plus 35% surcharge, and $460 in costs.

Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Andrew Raisch, Iowa Falls; Nathan Dowdy, Mc Callsburg; Jesus Hernandez, Ft. Dodge; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Brittany Cressler, Clarion; Vanessa Parker, Rocky Mount, MO; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Melissa Lee, Eagle Grove; Gerver Marroquin Argueta, Clarion; Speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over): Francisco Calles Calles, Clarion; Evan Anderson, Vincent; Speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over): Mercedes Dutcher, Eagle Grove; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Russell Ackerman, Kensett; Speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over): Ryun Iverson, Lakeville, MN; Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: SaraLynn Madson, Eagle Grove; Melinda Petersen, Goldfield; Karlie Sellner, Clarion; Excessive Speed 11 thru 15: Mike Wibholm, Dows; Benjamin Haberl, Ames; No Valid Drivers License: Jaime Hernandez, Clarion; Francisco Calles Calles, Clarion; Lucera Espinoza, Belmond; Camelino Moreno Alfaro, Webster City; Gendir Tijull Avila, Clarion; Jesus Hernandez, Ft. Dodge; Victor Alaniz Hernandez, Williams; Beau Carlsen, Bristow

Operation Without Registration: Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Lucera Espinoza, Belmond; Marcelino Gasca, Clarion; Hecor Cotto Urias, Clarion; Kathleen Eliason, Belmond; Vehicles Entering Stop or Yield Intersection: Lorena Vasquez, Belmond; Operation By Unqualified Driver: Nathan Lerch, West Union Violation of Conditions of Minor’s School License: Austin Gearhart, Eagle Grove; Possession of Alcohol by person 18/19/20: Nicholas Anderson, Kanawha Open Container Driver: Lorena Vasquez, Belmond Open Container 21 Years or Older: Francisco Calles Calles; Clarion; Maximum Group Axle Weight Violation: Dean De Gross, Ellsworth, WI; Small Claims Midland Fundling LLC vs. Michael Giese, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 15 in the amount of $592.20 with 2.82% interest from November 17.

Cach LLC vs. Janelle Gill, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 19 in the amount of $926.50 with 2.82% interest from December 19.

Midland Funding LLC vs. Randy Purcell, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 20 in the amount of $772.21.

Midland Funding LLC vs. Monna Gardalen, Clarion. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 19 in the amount of $890.85 with 2.82% interest from November 17.

Midland Funding LLC vs. Mariah Thul, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 19 in the amount of $592.20 with 2.82% interest from November 17.

Property Transfer Quit Claim Deed: Ronald Siemens to Monica Siemens; 16-92-24 SW Lot 13 and 14 Best Sub of Gov5; 162547.

Warranty Deed: Hansen and Osier Inc to Paul and Ruby Osier; 35-92-23 SW SE 1/4 Except; 16-2552.

Warranty Deed: Ruby and Paul Osier to Ruby and Paul Osier; 35-9223 SW Tract; 16-2553.

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— Eagle Grove Police Department — Warranty Deed: Hansen and Osier Inc to Peggy Hansen Trustee and Peggy Hansen Revocable Trust; 35-92-23 SW NE 1/4; 16-2554.

Warranty Deed: Hansen and Osier Inc to Allen Hansen Trustee and Allen Hansen Revocable Trust; 35-92-23 SW NE 1/4; 16-2555.

Quit Claim Deed: Richard and Mary Sadler to John and Barbara Hagie Revocable Trust; 16-92-24 Lot 16 Sandy Beach Sub; 16-2556.

Warranty Deed: Richard and Mary Sadler to John and Barbara Hagie Revocable Trust; 16-92-24 SE Lot 31 & 32 Sandy Beach & Trac; 16-2557.

Warranty Deed: Wells Fargo Bank to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; Clar Evans First Addn Lot 5 Ninor, Marvin L SD&WD 000005967001316397; 16-2564.

Warranty Deed: James and Arloene Yungelas to James and Arloene Yungelas Trustee and James and Arloene Family Revocable Trust; 5-93-26 NE S 1/2; 16-2566.

Warranty Deed: Willard and Teresa Lancaster to Patricia Fasbender; Clar Evans First Addn Lot 8; 16-2568.

Warranty Deed: Kay and Darren Dicke to Larry and Brandi Larsen; EG Hewett’s Lake Park Addn Blk 3 Lot 12 S 60’ of N 110’; EG Hewett’s Lake Park Addn Blk 3 Lot 13 S 60’ of N 110’; EG Hewett’s Lake Park Addn Blk 3 Lot 14 S 60’ of N 110’; EG Hewett’s Lake Park Addn Blk 3 Lot 15 S 60’ of N 110’; 16-2570.

Warranty Deed: Douglas Bleakly to Douglas Bleakly Trustee, and Douglas Bleakly 1996 Trust; 4-90-23; 162576.

Warranty Deed: Jamie Peters to David Fulk; Dows Orig Addn Blk 3 Lot 2; 16-2579.

Warranty Deed: Caleb Dahlgren to Minn Iowa Christian Broadcasting INC; Gold Kelly’s Addn Lot 2; Gold Kelly’s Addn Lot 4; 16-2585.

Quit Claim Deed: Richard and Mary Sadler to John and Barbara Hagie Revocable Trust; 16-92-24 Lot 16 Sandy Beach Sub Rerecorded to Correct Legal; 16-2587.

Warranty Deed: Thomas and Claudia Sheets to Caleb Dahlgren; Gold Liberty Addn Blk 6 Lot 3 S 1/2; Gold Liberty Addn Blk 6 Lot 4 S 1/2; 162588.

Weekly Log

FRIDAY 12/16/16 9:02 PM Issued warning for brake light.

SATURDAY 12/17/16 5:45 PM Responded to incident at Smoke Shop.

SUNDAY 12/18/16 7:11 PM Issued warning for headlight.

8:37 PM Assisted the owner of a fourwheeler to push it out of a snow bank and back into his shop.

9:12 PM Conducted a welfare check at residence in 400 block of South Kirkwood. Everything okay.

9:33 PM Responded to a residence in 400 block of South Commercial. Landlord locked her out. Helped her back inside.

MONDAY 12/19/16 1:20 AM Issued warning for plate light.

6:36 AM Patrolled Goldfield.

11:19 AM Served papers on Shane Arne.

11:30 AM Responded to a car blocking a driveway on South Lucas. Got it moved.

1:44 PM Issued warning for speeding.

2:51 PM Took a report of a hit and run at residence in 200 block of South Jackson.

TUESDAY 12/20/16 6:16 AM Patrolled Goldfield.

10:00 AM Investigated some bad checks written at two businesses.

WEDNESDAY 12/21/16 4:24 PM Patrolled Goldfield.

6:44 PM Issued warning for speeding.

10:49 PM Responded to a verbal argument at residence in 500 block of South Washington.

Once again this year, Karla Tweeten and Tim Olson did their usual fine job of providing the music for the sing-a-long with the students and staff. Photo by Les Houser

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by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net The Eagle Grove High School music department held their Winter Concert on Monday, Dec. 19. Under the direction of Justin Schwake, the Jazz Band opened the show, performing three numbers.

Members of the Jazz Band include: Saxes: Sarah Wilson, Lindsay Davis, Kya Carlson, and Maxx Flumerfelt Trumpet: Justin Sampson, Gage Behnkendorf, Linus Larson, and Josh Olmstead Trombone: Greyson Davis, Ben Olsen, and Dallas Hammitt Rhythm: Maggie Wachowiak, Jacob Nett, Kayne Carlson, and Mary Larson After several performances by the Treble Choir, Mixed Choir, and the Combine Choir, the concert band closed out the evening’s entertainment. They also performed three songs, including “The 3-Minute Nutcracker” which featured the most recognizable tunes from the famous ballet. “A Christmas Festival,” their closing song, was a seven minute number that featured a unique blend of some favorite Christmas carols. Band members include: Flute: Maggie Wachowiak, Emma Nett, and Briauna Mingus Clarinet: Lindsay Davis, Kya Carlson, Selena Padilla, and Lyn Nguyen Bass/Contralto Clarinet: Chase Quintus and Maddie Stockdale.

Alto Sax: Sarah Wilson, Jacob Nett, and Ryan Fransen Tenor Sax: Kiera Matthes Baritone Sax: Maxx Flumerfelt French Horn: Gage Behnkendorf Trumpet: Justin Sampson, Linus Larson, and Gage Gamache Trombone: Dakota Stiltz, Andrew Powell, and Ben Olson Euphonium/Baritone: Greyson Davis and Chris Lizama Tuba: Dallas Hammitt Percussion: Josh Olmstead, Mary Larson, Randi Halgrim, Kayne Carlson, Austin Gearhart, and Alex Wilson.

It’s Twin Girls!

Eagle Grove Lions Club new members

Emily Clausen (middle) is our newest member inducted into the Eagle Grove Lions Club. Darwin Meyer, soon-to-be District Governor in June, (right) inducted Clausen at the December meeting. Carrie Niehaus (left) was inducted into the Eagle Grove Lions Club at the August meeting.

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Wright County Farm Bureau honored for excellence

Troy Watne was presented Wright County’s County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines Dec. 6-7. IFBF President Craig Hill (right) made the presentation to Watne.

Wright County Farm Bureau received an outstanding designation for its 2016 programs which help further the story of agriculture to new audiences through many areas, including policy development, policy implementation, communi-cations, and strengthen the county Farm Bureau.

JAZZ BAND: The trumpet section: Justin Sampson, Gage Behnkendorf, Linus Larson, and Josh Olmstead (back row from left). Also pictured is Lindsay Davis on saxophone.

Photo by Kim Demory

Troy Watne receives Wright County’s Farm Bureau recognition award from IFBF President Craig Hill (right). Photo submitted

Drew and Alyssa Dooley of Eagle Grove are proud to announce the birth of twin girls, Aubrey Ellen and Avery Ann Dooley, on December 20, 2016, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. Aubrey Ellen weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces, and Avery Ann weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces. They join Hayden, 5.

Grandparents are Darrell and Shelby Pedersen of Eagle Grove, and Tim and Barb Dooley of Eagle Grove. Great-grandparents are Richard Pedersen of Eagle Grove, and Marvin and LaVonne Dooley of Eagle Grove.

Birthday party at Rotary Senior Living

The December Christmas/Birthday party was held in both the North and South Homes on Monday, December 12.

Santa came all the way from the North Pole to give each resident a gift. He also entertained us. We thank him for coming that long way.

Those with December birthdays in the North Home were Marilyn Anderson, Gladys Schneitzer, Janice Nickell, and Lois Gearhart. Those in the South Home were Cora Spangler, Raymond Loux, and Harold Laurenson. Each was presented with a carnation.

Auxiliary members hosting the parties were Blanche Bosteder, Betty Davis, Gwen Amonson, Lori Loux, and Lois Barnes.

BOWLING NEWS

6:45 P.M. WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY LEAGUE Standings Dec. 21, 2016 Team Standings: 1. Lawson Auto 215.0 2. AGP 192.0 3. Good Life RV 192.0 4. First State Bank 163.0 5. ADS 156.5 High Team Game: 1. AGP 826 2. First State Bank 818 3. Lawson Auto 793 High Team Series: 1. AGP 2343 2. Lawson Auto 2319 3. First State Bank 2318 High Individual Game: 1. Barb Schmauss 193 2. Kris Miller 187 3. Dianne Messerly 159 High Individual Series: 1. Kris Miller 495 2. Barb Schmauss 461 3. Terri Meyers 439

Afternoon Toy & Household Auction No more tangled lights JAZZ BAND: Mary Larson played several different rhythm instruments in the concert. Photo by Kim Demory

CONCERT BAND: Maggie Wachowiak and Emma Nett on the flutes. Pictured in back, Kayne Carlson on drums.

Photo by Kim Demory

This is the best Christmas organization tip I’ve come across in a long time. I tried it out this year and it worked amazingly. When Christmas is over, wrap your lights around a coat hanger. You can hang them in a closet or place them flat in your decorations box. Either way, when you open them up next year, there will be no tangles. Tip - make sure your plug-in end is the last part to wrap so that you can plug them in for testing before you start putting them on the tree. Photo by Kim Demory

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Owner - Betty Lou Thompson & Melvene Nickles, Clarion

CONCERT BAND: Dallas Hammitt on Tuba.

Photo by Kim Demory

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

Congregate Meals

Fri., Dec. 30: Egg and potato casserole, asparagus, fresh apple, fruit oat muffin, and tomato juice.

Mon., Jan. 2: NO MEALS! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

NOTE: Please return plastic dishes if you have meals delivered.

If there is no school due to inclement weather, there will be NO meals.

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Monday - Friday If you have news or photos to drop off after-hours, please leave them in the mailbox between the two front doors.

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Church News Praise & Worship

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Eagle Grove Pastor Heather Dorr 448-4701 DIAL-A-DEVOTION: 448-3355 http://www.eaglegroveumc.org WEDNESDAY: 5 p.m. Bell Choir 6 p.m. Chancel Choir SLAM Youth Group Meal 6:30 p.m. SLAM Youth Groups— Junior High (6th-8th grade) Senior High (9th-12th grade) FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Covenant Prayer - Prayer Room SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Lynn Gardner Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3754 SUNDAY: 10:30 a.m. Worship

Pictured above is Lois Barnes of the Eagle Grove Area Ministerial Association receiving the donation from Kit Stevenson (right) and Jan Reed (left) of Security Savings Bank.

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Security Savings Bank donates to the Eagle Grove Area Ministerial Association Each December, Security Savings Bank holds their annual Christmas Coffee and gives clients the opportunity to donate to their local ministerial association. Security Bank will then match up to $2 for each donation of $2 or more given to a local Ministerial Association in Eagle Grove, Goldfield or Clarion.

We were so pleased with the outcome and were able to donate a total of $1,200 to the local ministerial associations in Wright County.

Security Savings Bank, a division

of Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, has been in business for 117 years. Security Savings Bank is the community’s oldest financial institution and has been proactive in supporting the community throughout its history. The Bank has experienced prudent and strategic growth with total assets in excess of $550 million. Security Savings Bank continues to serve its clients and communities in Eagle Grove, Goldfield and Clarion.

515-825-3770 405118 Brassfield Hwy 3 Dr. W PO Box 28 Goldfield, IA 50542

Paul D. Tokheim, CLU, LUTCF paul@tokheimfinancial.com

Life - Health - Long-term Care - Disability Annuity - Investments Securities offered through First Heartland Capital, Inc. Member FINRA & SIPC (Tokheim Financial Services Inc. is not affiliated with First Heartland Capital, Inc.)

GOLDFIELD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Sara Sutter 220 E. Oak St. Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3581 goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net “Like” us on Facebook THURSDAY: 9-10:30 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #IA 1348, Goldfield, weigh-in and meeting, Fellowship Room. New members always welcome.

SUNDAY: NO Sunday School NO Choir Practice 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee MONDAY: Church Offices will be closed.

WEDNESDAY: 1-6 p.m. LifeServe Blood Drive, Fellowship Room 4 p.m. After-School Story-Time, meet in the Rose Room 6-7 p.m. Confirmation Class FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Steven Swanholm Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-4612 SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Services with Communion SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship MONDAY: NO Bible Study TUESDAY: 6 p.m. Men’s Bible Study

WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. Food and Faith

HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH 2137 Hancock Ave. Holmes, Iowa Pastor Zach Fischer 515-825-3110 SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Service WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Kids Club (1st to 6th-gradeduring school year) EAGLE GROVE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (CONGREGATIONAL) Ph: 448-3584 Everyone is Welcome!

Building fully Accessible to the Disabled Pastor Jim Cunningham SATURDAY: 5 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church SUNDAY: HAPPY NEW YEAR! 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Ph: 448-5414 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:45 a.m. www.graceefc.com SOUTH ENES LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 205 Johnson Street Vincent 515-293-2965 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Jerry Blake Eagle Grove, Ph: 515-532-3586 THURSDAY: NO Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove FRIDAY: NO Rosary/Mass at St. John, Clarion SATURDAY: FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY 4 p.m. Mass at St. Francis, Belmond 9 p.m. Spanish Mass at St. John, Clarion SUNDAY: 8 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle

Grove 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Francis, Belmond MONDAY: CLUSTER OFFICE CLOSED 8:30 p.m. Rosary at St. Francis, Belmond NO RCIA at St. John, Clarion TUESDAY: CLUSTER OFFICE CLOSED 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove WEDNESDAY: YOUTH FAITH FORMATION 8 a.m. Mass at St. Francis, Belmond 6:30 p.m. Adoration at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove THURSDAY: 8 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 1:30 p.m. Altar Society at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove SAMUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-5038 FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study SUNDAY: NO SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:45 a.m. Worship with Communion MONDAY: CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED WEDNESDAY: 1:30 p.m. SLCW THURSDAY: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor Holmes FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Samuel SUNDAY: NO SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 a.m. Worship with Communion MONDAY: CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED WEDNESDAY: 1:30 p.m. Holmes Circle at The Meadows THURSDAY: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 1115 SW 2nd Eagle Grove 515-603-6151 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship Service A Congregation of ELCA

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ULLENSVANG LUTHERAN CHURCH, N.A.L.C. Pastor Darryl Landsverk Thor THURSDAY: 9 a.m. Quilting/Sewing SUNDAY: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH GOLDFIELD LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Pastor Truman Larson SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH—LC-MS EAGLE GROVE Pastor Mark Peterson Ph: 515-448-4668 SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service EAGLE GROVE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 615 SW 2nd Street Eagle Grove, Iowa Pastor Jason Cooper Phone: 515-448-3697 www.eaglegrovelutheran.com THURSDAY: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Rotary Senior Living North SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Coffee 10:20 a.m. Sunday School 5:30 p.m. Worship MONDAY: 5:30 p.m. Worship on Cable Channel 12 WEDNESDAY: 9 a.m. Bible Study at EGELC 5:30 p.m. Confirmation CROSSROADS Christian Youth Center Corner of Chestnut and Main, Goldfield 515-825-3383 FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 7 - 9 p.m. 8th-Grade and Under 7 – Midnight - 9-12th Grade and College EAGLE GROVE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY 510 S. Jackson Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 1 – 3 p.m.

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Around the Area/Obituaries Iowa Specialty Hospital appreciates law W e R emember O ur L oved O nes enforcement

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

On December 21, the Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion Clinic (pictured below) hosted a breakfast at the Meadows Independent Living for local law enforcement officers to thank them for their service.

Two officers from each service were able to attend the breakfast (pictured at right). Around the table, from left: Clarion Police Chief Steve TerHark, Chief Deputy Jeremy Hogrefe, Eagle Grove Police Chief Ray Beltran, Belmond PD Officer Jack Murphy, Eagle Grove PD Officer Josh Kuisle, nurses Jessica Meyer and Kayla Granzen, Belmond PD Officer Ray Zeien, Clarion PD Officer Ted Knutson, and Sheriff Jason Schluttenhofer.

Hospital staff and visitors to the Clarion Clinic have also been collecting teddy bears to give to the county law enforcement branches so that officers can give them to children they interact with. Here, clinic nurses and staff show off the collection. Photos by Kacey Ginn

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Evelyn D. Wergeland, 87, Eagle Grove

Evelyn D. Wergeland, the daughter of Alvin and Hazel (Odland) Halgrim, was born June 12, 1929, in Norway Township near Eagle Grove.

Evelyn taught fourth grade at Lela Howland Elementary School in Eagle Grove. She was an active member of her church and in the community.

Evelyn passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at her home in Eagle Grove at the age of 87 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husbands, Claude Harrah Jr., Bill Oliver, and Lewis Wergeland Jr. Evelyn is survived by her brothers, Orrin Halgrim (Mary) of Deming, N. Mex., Virgil Halgrim (Jan) of Bella Vista, Ark.; sister by choice, Joyce Wearmouth (Frank) of Eagle

Grove; nephews, Ted Halgrim of Deming, N. Mex., and his children, Tyler, Randi, and Scott Halgrim (Charlotte) of San Diego, Calif.,

Evelyn Wergeland

and their children, Mauer and Lief; niece, Jennifer Carlson (John) of Goldfield. and their children, Amber, Ashton and Addison; brother-inlaw, Glenn Wergeland (Vivian); nephews: David Wergeland, Gary Carter (Sue), and Duane Wergeland (Colleen); and nieces: Glenda Reid (Jim), Jan Reed (Don), Carolyn Matteson (Jon), LuAnn Cox (Bob), Lois Wergeland, and Sudonna OMally (Paul).

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 22, 2016, at New Hope Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove with Pastor Susan Stone officiating.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Foust Funeral Home of Eagle Grove was in charge of arrangements.

Beverly A. Brayton, 86, Eagle Grove

Beverly Ann Brayton, the daughter of Delbert and Ada B. (McClosky) Jones, was born December 10, 1930, in Colo, Iowa. She graduated from Otho High School and attended two summers at Iowa State University for Food Service Director.

On December 14, 1950, Beverly was united in marriage to Donald Brayton at Wahoo, Neb. Beverly lived in Colo for six years, Stanhope for three years, Otho for nine years and Thor for 33 years, before moving to Eagle Grove in 1995.

Beverly worked on the assembly line at Globe Union before Eagle Grove Community School District as head cook and baker for 10 years, and Food Service Director for 14 years, retiring in 1993. She also was active in the Ullensvang Lutheran Church in Thor with the U.L.C.W and Lois Circle. Bev and Don transferred their membership to Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove.

Beverly passed away on Monday,

December 19, 2016, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, at the age of 86 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Mable Hilleman,

Beverly Brayton Noel Jones, Thelma Showalter, Leonard Jones, Pete Jones, and Connie Lunn.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Don Brayton, of Eagle Grove; daughter, Michelle

McGonegle (Jack) of Eagle Grove; sons, Randy Brayton (Barb Evans) of Estes Park, Colo., and Chad Brayton (Tina) of Winterset; nine grandchildren: Mitch McGonegle (Laura), Kurt McGonegle (Heidi), Holly Callahan (Jeff), Sally Jacobs (Ryan), Tom Brayton, Chelsea Robertson (Alex), Haylee Brayton, Brandon Brayton, and Laci Brayton; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Patty Lunn (Jim); brother-in-law, Frank Lunn; sisters-in-law, Naomi Soetebeer, Carol Swanson, and Judy Law. Services were held on Thursday, December 22, at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove with Pastor Jason Cooper officiating.

Burial was held in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be left to the Evangelical Sunday School Program.

Foust Funeral Home of Eagle Grove was in charge of arrangements.

Paul R. Anderson, 86, Eagle Grove

“Rap on the Rooftop”

The Robert Blue Middle School fifth graders had a blast doing their “Rap on the Rooftop” song during their winter Christmas concert held Monday, Dec. 5. Along with their rap, they added some fancy moves that made it one of their favorite songs to perform. The choir is directed by Karla Tweeten, who is pictured above playing the keyboard. Photo by Kim Demory

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December 18, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, at the age of 86 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Zella; and siblings:

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Arnold, Norma, Josephine, Lucille, and Otis.

Survivors include his daughters, Ginger Trulson and husband, Tom, of Ankeny, and Teresa Anderson of Ankeny; five grandchildren: Joshua Trulson, Chris Trulson, Rachel Ousley and husband, Brandon, Becky Trulson, and Michael Trulson and wife, Allyson; six greatgrandchildren: Aaliyah Trulson, Madison Moller, Addy Trulson, Blake Trulson, Zayne Trulson, and Mya Ousley.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 22, at Samuel Lutheran Church.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove was in charge of arrangements. www.foustfh.com

James W. Nelson, 70, Goldfield

Eagle Grove/Clarion 515-448-3456

Paul Richard Anderson, the son of George and Antonia (Hoveland) Anderson, was born May 14, 1930, in Belmond, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1950.

On November 2, 1958, Paul was united in marriage with Zella Jared in Fort Dodge. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove and raised two daughters, Ginger and Teresa. Zella preceded him in death in 2000.

Paul worked as an auto mechanic and did body work for D & B Motors in Eagle Grove, retiring in 1990.

Paul was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church since May 1944.

He also spent a lot of time at the Senior Center. Paul loved to fish and “tinker” around the house.

Paul passed away on Sunday,

Judith E. Young

Judith E. Young E. Amherst, N.Y.

Judith E. Young (nee Gray) beloved wife of Darrell D.; dearest mother of Stephen K. (Stephanie) and Deborah D. (Steven) Kekedy; daughter of the late Everett T. and the late Harriet (nee Wise) Gray; sister of Thomas (MaryAnn) Gray.

Memorial services will be held at the Clarence United Methodist Church at a later date. No prior visitation.

Flowers gratefully declined.

Memorials to National Multiple Sclerosis Society or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by the Urban Brothers Funeral Home.

James William Nelson, the son of Donald and Frances (Kammerer) Nelson, was born July 1, 1946, at Primghar, Iowa. He attended high school in Sutherland, Iowa.

On February 19, 1966, James was united in marriage to JoAnn Kvale at Holmes, Iowa. They have lived in Goldfield for 48 years.

James worked for Hagie Manufacturing for 38 years as an accountant, retiring in 2010. He was a member of United Presbyterian Church in Goldfield, served as a Mason with Bower Lodge #464 in Eagle Grove, and served as President of Ducks Unlimited Boone River Chapter. James was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer, and loved to play cards with his friends. He also loved to work in his garden, and was a fan

of the Iowa State Cyclones.

James was a faithful husband, devoted father, and friend.

James passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Methodist Manor Retirement Home in Storm Lake, at the age of 70 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Frances Nelson; grandparents, Beach and Elizabeth (Thompson) Nelson, and William and Alice (Jons) Kammerer; and many aunts and uncles.

James is survived by his wife, JoAnn Nelson, of Goldfield; daughter, Jody Sue Nelson Lint and Jerry Reeb of Maxwell, Iowa; son, James William Nelson Jr. and wife, Judy, of Fort Dodge, Iowa; three grandchildren, Kenneth Nelson, Nakedda Conklin, and Morgan

Lint; two great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Nelson of Yuma, Colo., Donald Nelson (Sandy) of Hartley, Iowa, Robert Nelson (Myrna) of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Edward Nelson (Terri) of Germantown, and Richard Nelson (Sandy) Sioux Rapids, Iowa; sister, Peggy Nelson Hinkeldey (Bruce) of Alta, Iowa; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 22, at United Presbyterian Church in Goldfield with Pastor Sara Sutter officiating.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Foust Funeral Home of Eagle Grove was in charge of arrangements.

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Thursday, December 29, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE

Eagle Grove Utility Board Minutes UTILITY BOARD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2016 The meeting was called to order with trustees Peterson, Wilson, Wright, Ryerson, and Rethman. Also present: City Finance Officer Maier, Mayor Sandy McGrath, Public Works Lunda, Waste Water Superintendent Nesvold, Water Superintendent Baker, and Kent Rutherford.

A motion was made by Ryerson, and seconded by Rethman, to approve October 20, November 16, and 23 minutes. Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

A motion was made by Wilson, and seconded by Rethman, to approve Claims.

Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

CLAIMS Agsource Cooperative Services, Lab Testing Services ........................... 1,629.11 Backflow Prevention, Annual Wattage Test .....................................................50.00 Bryan Baker, Uniforms .........................239.92 Brown Supply Co Inc., Parts Torkelson Prj .................................3,686.73 Central Iowa Distributing, Towels, Limeoff . ............................................729.45 Dorsey & Whitney, Legal Fees Srf P&D Loan ......................................3,500.00 Fisher Welding, Bearing Repairs ...........20.00 Hach Co., Supplies ............................... 139.21 Hawkins Inc., Chemicals ...................4,299.50 Larsen Elec Motor Svc Inc., Install Bearings ................................108.58 Robert Lunda, Meeting Expenses ....... 207.83 Packard Electric Inc., Work on Clarifier Meter ..................................425.93 Postmaster, P.O. Box Fee . ................... 110.00 Spencer Steel L.L.C., Metal ................. 173.65 State Hygienic Laboratory, Testing ...... 474.50 Mark Stockdale, Uniform Reimb ...........111.27 Treasurer State of Iowa, Sales Tax .. 3,546.00 Amber Estrada, Meter deposit refund..... 45.19 Jaclyn Hindt, Meter deposit refund......... 92.47 Rosemary Matton, Meter deposit refund.19.91 Jason Philbrook, Meter deposit refund...79.23 Utility Service Company................... 18,000.18 Fund Totals: General.................................................... 45.70 Water................................................. 11,933.37 Meter Deposit Fund...............................236.80 Water Capital Improvement.............. 18,000.18 Sewer..................................................3,972.61 Sewer Capital Improvement...............3,500.00 Derek Johnson with ISG gave update on progress of Water Reclamation Project.

Discussed Utility easement on Prestage site.

A Discussion on filling Sewer Plant Position due to resignation of Shawn Baack. Position has been advertised internally and no interest is shown.

A Discussion on need for sewer rate increase. Interim Administrator Maier was authorized to contact Suzanne Gerlach for a price estimate on doing a rate study.

A motion was made by Ryerson, and seconded by Wright, to approve Resolution UB2016-05: Wastewater Service Agreement with Prestage Foods of Iowa since financial support agreement with Wright County has been signed. Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

A Discussion on ISG Engineering Services Agreement regarding amount of liability insurance required to be carried will need further research. No Action was taken.

A motion was made by Wright, and seconded by Rethman, to adjourn at 1:15 p.m.

Susan Maier, Secretary Wk.52

Public Notice/Around the Area PUBLIC NOTICE

EAGLE GROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES EAGLE GROVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016 Mayor McGrath called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with council members Swalin, Lorenzen, Weland, Pamperin, Vandewater, and Johnson present. Also present: Interim Administrator Maier and City Attorney Legvold.

A motion was made by Lorenzen, and seconded by Weland, to approve the consent agenda which includes the Dec. 5th minutes and claims. Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

CLAIMS Airgas USA LLC.....................................529.43 Aramark, Mops, Mats ............................315.87 Bound Tree Medical LLC, Medical Supplies ............................................314.00 Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Principal .......................................14,329.05 Central Iowa Distributing, Supplies .......437.00 City of Eagle Grove, Johnson Water Bill ........................................1,200.43 Dorsey & Whitney, Legal Fees Urban Renewal ..............................6,000.00 Emerson Veterinary Clinic, Animal Control . ...............................................36.81 Fareway Store, Supplies .........................16.45 GRP & Associates, Medical Waste Disposal ..............................................47.00 Inland Truck Parts & Service, Brakes for Dump Truck .......................................314.80 Iowa Central Comm College, Tuition Hungate . ...........................................100.00 Iowa One Call, Notifications ....................37.80 Iowa Police Chiefs Association, Dues Chief Beltran .......................................75.00 League of Minnesota Cities, City Admin Ad ...........................................310.75 Robert Lunda, Clothing Reimb ................52.98 Mid-America Publishing, Envelopes ......336.52 Midamerican Energy, Electricity .........9,279.32 Pac Boys Basketball, Tournament Registration .........................................60.00 Payroll Fund, Payroll Fund Transfer .74,561.50 Pederson Sanitation, Packer Rental/ Hauling ..............................................335.00 Petty Cash, Supplies .............................140.70 Pitney Bowes, Meter Lease-Sales Tax Exempt .......................................162.27 Procraft Construction LLC, Museum Work ...............................................7,032.77 Professional Claims Group Inc., Billing Service Fees .....................................297.53 Purchase Power, Postage Meter Refill ..201.00

Simmering-Cory, Inc., CDBG Housing Services .........................................7,855.00 Spencer Steel L.L.C., Sheet Metal ..........28.70 The Trash Man, Revenues ...............20,262.93 The Wellness Center, Fitness Center Dues ..................................................304.95 UPS, Shipping Charges ..........................47.68 W & H Cooperative Oil Co., Fuel . ......3,753.93 Blue Cross & Blue Shield, January Health Insurance ..........................21,278.61 Wright Co. Communications, Comm. per Capita . ...................................24,668.96 Wright County Transit, 1st Half Transit Levy . ..............................................6,574.17 Wright Materials Co., Sand for Snow/Ice Control ...............................761.74 Fund Totals: General..............................................80,284.66 Road Use Tax....................................19,989.15 Employee Benefits............................19,339.74 Urban Renewal – Cdbg.......................9,055.43 Garbage............................................19,660.43 Museum Renovation...........................7,032.77 Water.................................................19,284.13 Sewer................................................13,085.29 Sewer Rev. Bond Sinking..................14,329.05 Building Permits: Amy Willard, 21 Morningside Drive, Shed.

A motion was made by Weland, and seconded by Johnson, to approve Resolution 2016-42: Adopting a Public Records Request Policy with additional wording on Appendix B adding a fee for scanned and emailed copies.

Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

Discussed request to sell City property at 111 W. Broadway.

The Council instructed Interim City Administrator Maier to invite the interested party to submit an offer.

Discussion on issuance of $485,000.00 General Obligation Bonds.

A motion was made by Vandewater, and seconded by Weland, to approve $485,000.00 General Obligation Bond which should include funding for cemetery building, public safety radios, and police vehicle. Roll Call Vote: All ayes.

Department reports were given.

A motion was made by Weland, and seconded by Swalin, to adjourn at 7:51 p.m.

Motion carried.

Sandra McGrath, Mayor Susan Maier, Interim City Administrator

Wk.52

PUBLIC NOTICE

WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne.

Minutes of the previous regular meeting of November 7, 2016, were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the revised easement for MidAmerican Energy to cross the courthouse lawn north of the courthouse. This change was to move it further west from the prior easement agreement. Motion carried.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to appoint Kent Rutherford to the Economic Development Board to replace Bob Malloy, of whom will be retiring, starting January 1, 2017. Motion carried. The Board

wished to thank Mr. Malloy for his many years of service to this Board.

Supervisor Helgevold left the meeting.

Deb Lukes, Deputy Auditor and Drainage Clerk, introduce Phil Jacobs with JJG. Wright County has been declared a Presidential Federal Disaster after the flood in September.

Mr. Jacobs will be reviewing work orders submitted and file for grant reimbursement with FEMA. The Parent Connection conflict of interest policy and updated standards related with the program was postponed to next week.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded

by Watne, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.52

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Intent to Modify Use of Water NOTICE OF INTENT TO MODIFY A PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF WATER FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES IN WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 455B, there is now on file with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0034 an application s described below.

The City of Goldfield rrequests a water use permit modification (IDNR log number 28,886) to allow them to withdraw water from two existing Mississippian Limestone wells, 370 and 375 feet deep, on land generally described as the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 33, T92N, R26W, Wright County, Iowa, in the maximum quantity of 40 million gallons per year at a maximum rate of 380 gallons per minute throughout each year for municipal purposes within and without the permittee’s corporate limits consistent with its municipal distribution system and other provisions of law.

The Department has determined that this use of water conforms to the relevant criteria (Iowa Code Chapter 455B and Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 567) and recommends the permit be granted. A copy of the summary report for the application is available upon a request to the Department at the address listed above.

Comments on the report and on this use of water must be received by January 11, 2017, should be addressed “ATTN.: Water Supply Engineering Section” and should specify the applicant’s log number.

(By Michael K. Anderson, P.E.) Wk.52

PUBLIC NOTICE

WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES SUPERVISORS DECEMBER 12, 2016 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne.

Minutes of the previous regular meeting of December 5, 2016, were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the canvass of votes for the Iowa Central Community College Bond election held on December 6, 2016. Motion carrieD. In Wright County, the vote to issue bonds passed with 109 yes votes to 89 no votes. In the entire ICCC district the bond issue failed.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to adjourn the meeting.

Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.52

Eagle Grove Eagle PUBLIC NOTICE

WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 28, 2016 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne.

Minutes of the previous regular meeting of November 21, 2016, were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

Bryce Davis, Wright County Economic Development Director, presented Resolution 2016-33 and the Wright County-Eagle Grove Utility Board Wastewater Treatment Facility Financial Support Agreement. Davis explained that the Financial Support agreement states, in short, that the county will agree to support the wastewater treatment facility in the amount of 3 million dollars for only eligible project costs for the phase 1 improvements which excludes the costs of professional services and engineering services. And, the County will also commit an additional 1 million at 50/50 split after the total project costs reach 14.2 million. This support will be from dollars generated from the Agribusiness Urban Renewal Area and no citizen’s tax dollars will be supporting the projects from the county.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve Resolution 2016-33 on approving Wright County—Eagle Grove Utility Board Financial Support Agreement. By Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Rasmussen, Helgevold and Watne; Nays: None. Resolution 2016-33 duly passed and reads as follows: RESOLUTION 2016-33 Resolution Approving Wright County— Eagle Grove Utility Board Financial Support Agreement WHEREAS, the County is a municipality established pursuant to the Code of Iowa of the State of Iowa and acting under the authorization of 15A and 403 of the Code of Iowa, 2015, as amended (“Urban Renewal Act”); and WHEREAS, the Utility is a municipally owned utility established pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 388 that provides wastewater treatment services to customers located in the City of Eagle Grove, Iowa; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into a Wright County-Eagle Grove Utility Board Wastewater Treatment Facility Financial Support Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) for financial support from the County to the Utility for a Wastewater Treatment Facilities Development Project (hereinafter “the Project”) that will benefit the citizens of both the City of Eagle Grove and Wright County; and WHEREAS, the Project is anticipated to be needed in response to the wastewater treatment demands of the City of Eagle Grove and of the Prestage Foods Pork Processing Plant Development Project (as described in the 2016 Wright County Agribusiness Urban Renewal Plan, hereinafter “Urban Renewal

Plan”); and WHEREAS, the parties have reached an Agreement concerning the financing of the Project to be located within Wright County, Iowa; and NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Wright County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. Pursuant to the factors listed in Chapter 15A, the Board of Supervisors hereby finds that:

(a) The Project will generate public gains and benefits, particularly in the creation of new jobs, which are warranted in comparison to the amount of the proposed Agreement.

Section 2. The Agreement is hereby approved and the Chairperson and County Auditor are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the County, in substantially the form and content in which the Agreement has been presented to this Board of Supervisors, and such officers are also authorized to make such changes, modifications, additions or deletions as they, with the advice of bond counsel, may believe to be necessary, and to take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Agreement.

Section 3. After its adoption, a copy of this resolution and the Agreement shall be filed in the office of the County Auditor of Wright County to evidence the continuing pledging of support of the Wright County-Eagle Grove Utility Board Wastewater Treatment Facility Financial Support Agreement.

Section 7. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Passed and approved this 28nd day of November, 2016.

John Torbert, Iowa Drainage District Association Executive Director, presented the Annual Report for the IDDA Association. The annual meeting will be held on December 9, 2016, in Fort Dodge.

Bryce Davis presented additional information concerning NuTreatments, LLC dba CocoRoo. New collateral was acquired for this loan. It was presented back to the Economic Development Loan Review Committee giving a 3-0 positive recommendation to fund $40,000 loan at an interest rate of 5% for 5 years. There was then a motion by Helgevold, and seconded

by Watne, to approve the $40,000 loan at 5% interest for 5 years with the additional collateral as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by Rasmussen, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.52

Learning about QR codes

First grader Gracelyn Dobbs seemed to really enjoy Jan Brett Day. In Jen Conaway’s room, they got to learn how to use QR codes on the iPad to go directly to some of her books on-line. While she took a minute to look at all her options and select the best one, behind her - Chris Johnson (left) and Cash Kvale were quick to make their selections and start listening to the story as they looked at the pictures. A little fact - Brett spends one hour drawing a square inch of illustration for her books.

Photo by Kim Demory

DID YOU KNOW?

As much as 15% of every tube of toothpaste, bottle of glue, or container of ketchup is simply thrown away because we can’t get it out.

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Fluid and contradictory policy

Singing the joys of Christmas

The Eagle Grove High School choirs got the community into the Christmas spirit with their Holiday Concert held Monday, Dec. 19 at Robert Blue Middle School. Under the direction of Sandy Muzzey, The Treble Choir (pictured at top) performed four selections to start off the vocal portion of the evening’s musical concert which also featured members of the high school band. The mixed choir (pictured directly above), also under the direction of Muzzey, performed three numbers.

Before they left the stage, the two choirs combined for a performance number entitled “There is Peace.” All choirs were accompanied by Ann Shriver. Treble Choir members include: Yenci Calles-Crisanto, Brianna Ell, Regina Endriss, Katie Ferry, Kamree Freeman, Sherice Gates, Andrea Johnson, Morgan Lowe, Brittney Lukes, Danielle Lukes, Kiera Matthes, Briauna Mingus, Maddie Mitchell, Graciela Morales Ultera, Emma Nett, Lyn Nguyen, Cali Schultz, Kelly Toler, Shealyn Tucker, and Emily Umthun.

Mixed Choir members include: Alecia Anderson, Delaney Asche-Molitor, Jared Best, Leo Calles, Brittany Cano Rodriguez, Kayne Carlson, Mark Dawson, Corbin Dutcher, Mercedes Dutcher, Madeline Frommelt, Gage Gamache, Austin Gearhart, Mariana Gonzalez, Caleb Goodhue, Randi Halgrim, Austin Hill, Malena Huse, Kayla Johnson, Dawson Lalor, Reid Lalor, Megan Larsen, Chris Lizama, Carlos Lobato, Taylor Lowe, Nicolle Miller, Laine Morgan, Jacob Nett, Isaiah Newkirk, Kristina Olson, Brittney Osborn, Alix Rethman, Cindy Roblero Delgado, Renaldo Robiero Delgado, Wayne Schope, Mandi Simons, Maddie Stockdale, Natalie Vrba, Jana Willard, Raven Willard, Marissa Williams, Emily Wilson, and Sarah Wilson. Photo by Kim Demory

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I’ll have to join the chorus describing politics in the USA as being bizarre. But I have to admit, not any more bizarre than in the past. We forget the politics leading up to any war or social program foisted on us for decades.

At any rate, I’ve just got to write about Trump to become relevant. His opinions are so fluid and contradictory, I’ve stayed away in a confused state. His protectionist ideas are at the root of my skepticism.

We’ve got people calling themselves conservatives who rejoice at the thought of protecting inefficiency, at a cost to consumers that is totally ignored. I remember shopping for snow tires a few years ago, a week before President Obama slapped a $35 per tire tariff on Chinese tires.

All tires went up $35.

The trouble with economic interventionism is that the further down that road we go, the less sense it makes. It’s like when I was caught lying as a kid. My dad said, “If you tell a lie, you will have to tell another one to cover the first one, and then another to cover those and so on. No one is smart enough to keep it all straight and you will get caught.”

Government incentives for business are also lies. Willing buyers and sellers acting in their own self interest is the truth.

These truths are extremely far reaching in today’s world. Trump’s

Weekly FAREWAY Flyers are available at 8 a.m.

Wednesday morning in store

picks for his bureaucracy show promise unless we step back and ask why these positions exist in the first place.

Andrew Puzder for Secretary of Labor, as an example, makes me wonder... Secretary of Labor?

What’s he do? Make coffee, take dictation, set up appointments? We don’t need no stinking secretary of labor. Work there. If you don’t like it, work somewhere else. It is between you and your boss or employee. Only slavery involves a third party.

Puzder runs Hardees. My working life began at McDonald’s but Hardees’ food and service make McDonald’s look like an old Polack joke. There are two sides to labor.

Having an extremely successful CEO is a plus for workers.

Employment is mutually beneficial, despite what old world communists will claim.

As I write this, Trump’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, Rep. Tom Price, has been exposed as sponsoring and co-sponsoring 44 health related bills in the House while trading more than $300,000 in stock in health related companies. This is another example where the overarching hand of government invites corruption. The issue is not the impossible task of controlling corruption but the need for so much legislation that makes

When do you meet?

Eagle Grove Area Dollars for Scholars Gathering/Community Room of Rotary Senior Living-South The Fourth Monday of the month September-May At 6:30 p.m.

We welcome all interested people to attend!

A.A. Meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

510 S. Jackson, Eagle Grove N.A. Meeting Mondays at 8 p.m.

510 S. Jackson, Eagle Grove Parent Connection A monthly support group for loved ones of special needs children Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month 6 - 7:30 p.m. at EG Library

that task impossible.

I’ll skip over Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State because his friendliness with Russia sounds so much better than war (I’m not invested in Northrup Grumman or General Dynamics). John Bolton as an adviser in that office is another matter. The guy wants to bomb Iran. Let’s get past the nonsense that Iran is the biggest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Ask Madeleine Albright about what was “worth it” in Iraq. Were all those Iraqi children not terrorized as they perished under U.S. sanctions?

John Bolton will not be happy until each American’s net worth is absolutely equalized through a failed attempt by people like him to abuse our military into a Roman style world domination.

The funny part is that what Trump doesn’t like about Bolton is his mustache. What I don’t like about him is that he wastes his time shaving the beard. He could put that time to better use considering what The Prince of Peace might say in the matter.

Gridlock is the best we can hope for.

Please join the discussion through a letter to the editor or directly to me at 4selfgovernment@ gmail.com or visit my blog: www. alternativebyfritz.com

Bower Masonic Lodge 1st Tuesday of the month 6:30 p.m. at Masonic Lodge in Eagle Grove Lion’s Club 4th Tues. of the month 6 p.m. at Emerson Building in EG Wright County Taxpayers’ Association Meeting 3rd Mon. of the month 7 p.m.

Pizza Ranch in Clarion Viona Masonic Meeting 2nd Tues. of the month 8 p.m.

Masonic Hall in Renwick Rotary Club of EG Meets at the community room of Rotary Senior Living-South Noon each Tuesday for 55 minutes We welcome visitors.

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Flowing Wells

Submitted by mary tesdahl right County has probably more flowing wells than any other territory of its size in the country.

The number runs into the hundreds. A flowing well is a water well from which water flows without pumping due to natural subterranean pressure. Pipes are used to allow this underground water to rise to the surface. The water is naturally filtered because it passes through porous rock as it seeps into the earth to reach the aquifer, the underground water source composed of a permeable material such as sand and gravel from which water flows and where it is stored. The water is confined between layers of impermeable rocks or clay keeping it under pressure.

In the early 1900’s, the west half of Wright County including Eagle Grove and Goldfield, was almost entirely supported with water from artesian wells. There are also some of these unusual wells in the eastern and northern sections of the county. The strip containing these wells is only a few miles wide and it is agreed they come into the county from the north. The average depth at which flows are found does not exceed 100 feet making them a cheap, lasting, and continuous supply of purest water. Two-thirds of the area of Wright County is included within this “flowing well” basin. Early settlers were surprised to find this source of ice cold water. They used it for drinking and some piped it into their basements, where it could be used for drinking or to keep food cold. For those raising stock, the wells were of great value because they ran day and night all year long – even in coldest winter. This picture was taken last week at the flowing well west of Clarion on the south side of Highway 3. Even with single digits, it was still flowing.

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RBMS Talent Show

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Eagle Grove Eagle

Robert Blue Middle School’s

Cole Fourage Yo-Yo Tricks

Fifth through eighth grade students showed off their wide variety of talents for the school and community members to enjoy on Thursday, Dec. 22. The Talent Show has become a highly anticipated annual event. Photos by Kim Demory

Elliott Sandnes sang

Ava Kienzle, Jaclynn Demory, Ayden Feske

Jillian Kovacs “Silent Night”

“Whip and Nae Nae” dance Rosa Vasquez, Darci Anderson, Antonio Tilley, Mack Morgan, Felipe Calles, Braydon Carr, Jaden Armstead, Jakob Jeske, and Connor Christopher

Elise Olson sang

Ranger Rick Comedy Sketch

Cake Skit Rose Wredt and Chloe Kovacks with Cael Wesselink (not pictured as the cake)

Sam Pinkele danced

“Lost Boys” Jon Peterson, Analise Olson, Shay Camden, and Morgan Christiansen

Mimes Angel Vasquez and Zach Garcia

“Allstar” Performed by the Insane Marshmallow Posse Trumpet Duet Noah Rethman and Jaxson Baack

Dakota Gilbert and Anne White “Fight Song”

Aden Wieth Glow Stick Solo

Mr. Andrews

“The Cup Song”

Ginger Skit Olivia Conaway and Mr. McLaughlin

“Silent Night” by Jo Jo Zigrang Gingerbread Skit

by English Language Learners and Friends

Rilyn Robinette

Litzy PavonVasquez, Olivia Conaway, Dora Salazar, Betzaida, Godinez, Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. Grandgeorge, and Mr. McLaughlin Damon Richter

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Ricardo Gaytan Rope Tricks

Emma Lalor and Sydney Haugland “Au Clair de la lune”

“Rise” Imani Shufford and Cadence Stephens

Emma Johnston “Riptide” Guitar Solo

Fatima Acosta Galvan

Dalia Gaytan, Mackenze Ell, and Madison Reed danced Noah and Evan Thul “London Bridges”

Amy Ascherl’s ET Skit “Is It Time Yet?”

Mrs. Johnston’s ET “12 Days of Christmas” “Jingle Bells” Connor Christopher, Quinn Whaley, and Jonathan Olson Dancers Amaya and Skylar Gamache, with Sam and Joliet Pinkele Olivia Anderson and Joliet Pinkele “Hard Rock Blues”

Reese Ettinger

Alexa Jeske and McKenna Woodbeck “The Cup Song”

Principal Scott Jeske

Suess Group with Mr. Andrews

Mrs. Frommelt’s ET Group

Singing “Beth”

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Lady Eagles drop a 78-48 game to Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Two players in double figures wrightcosports@gmail.com

By les houser

The Eagle Grove girls varsity basketball team lost a 78-48 game last Tuesday at Garner-Hayfield/Ventura.

Allison Purcell led the team with 15 points, followed closely by Natalie Vrba with 12 counters. Jarika Eisentrager dropped in six points, Kenzie Crail five points and both Jordan Kastler and Laine Morgan four points each. Marianna Gonzalez rounded out the scoring by adding two points. Those were all the stats available at press time.

Jordan Kastler stays glued to her Cardinal player on defense. The sophomore scored four points for the night. (Photo by Rick Ermer, Mid-America Publishing)

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Allison led the team with 15 points in the game at Garner. The senior is the daughter of Randy and Kris Purcell.

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Allison Purcell Girls Basketball

Eagle Grove High School

ATHLETE of the weEk

Dalton scored seven points in the Garner game, and grabbed two rebounds. The senior is the son of Darla Mrla and stepson of Joe Mrla.

Spencer Espejo and Austin Hill try to defend this Cardinal player in last week’s game at Garner.

Hill scored two points and grabbed three rebounds, while Espejo had two assists and a steal in the loss. (Photo by Rick Ermer, Mid-America Publishing)

Eagles lose to Cardinals 90-40 Smith scores 19 points By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com

In their final contest before the holiday break, the Eagle Grove boys varsity basketball team ran into a buzzsaw at Garner last Tuesday in a 90-40 loss to the Cardinals. GarnerHayfield/Ventura was up 49-23 at halftime.

Ryan Smith led the team with 19 points, which included three treys. Dalton Schaffer came through with seven points, John Mosley six points and Colin Omvig four points.

Sam Johnson and Austin Hill both finished with two points apiece.

Chase Blasi crashed inside for seven boards, with Hill getting his hands on three caroms and Schaffer two.

Both Mosley and Colton Poncin finished with one each.

Spencer Espejo and Smith had two assists each, with Johnson and Blasi credited with one each. Espejo, Smith, Mosley and Omvig all had one steal each. Hill went up for a blocked shot.

“Garner was the much more

aggressive and hungry team,” stated head coach Ryan Pedersen. “We played well in the first quarter, but lost our desire in the second quarter.

We stopped attacking and settled for way too many outside shots. Those missed shots turned into fast break opportunities for the Cardinals.

They are a very good team and I give them all the credit. They played an aggressive game on both sides of the court.”

The purple and gold take a 2-6 overall record into the break.

Dalton Schaffer Boys Basketball

Eagle Grove High School

Cheerleader Spotlight

Dru is in her fourth year of cheerleading for wrestling, and also participates in track and softball. Her other high school activities include drill team, chess club and FCA. The senior is the daughter of Candace and Dan Flumerfelt.

Dru Boatner Cheerleader

Eagle Grove High School

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Derek won five or six matches last week, taking three of them by fall. The junior is the son of Reina Robinson and stepson of Darren Robinson.

Derek Graham Wrestling

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Waiting for winter break Eagle Grove Elementary students and their teachers enjoyed singing traditional Christmas carols before school was let out for winter break on Thursday, Dec. 22. Several of the teachers also dressed up to celebrate both the holiday and the last day prior to the break. Photo by Les Houser

Fun New Year’s Eve activities for adults and children alike New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year, when friends and families gather to count down the waning moments of the year as they anticipate the fun times ahead in the year to come. While adults tend to look forward to New Year’s Eve festivities more than children, there are ways parents can ring in the New Year with their kids. * Invite kids into the kitchen.

Let youngsters get involved when baking the night’s more delectable treats, like cookies and cakes. Little

ones can choose their favorite treats and then help Mom and Dad prepare those treats for guests coming over to join in the festivities. Decorate cakes and cookies with a New Year’s Eve theme. * Pick funny resolutions out of a hat. New Year’s resolutions are a big part of the holiday, and families who want to add some fun to this tradition can sit down and write their own funny resolutions. Keep the resolutions you write down to yourself, place each person’s ideas in a hat and then pick them out before

the kids go to be. * Make a New Year’s pinata.

Create a pinata that looks exactly like the ball in Time’s Square. Let kids take chances trying to break the pinata once the clock strikes midnight. * Make predictions for the year to come. Ask young sports fans to predict which teams will win championships. Encourage others to share their predictions on awards shows or other popular social events for the coming year. . * Ring in the new year under

the stars. Families who live in warm climates might want to forgo television countdowns in favor of spending the final hours of the year under the stars. A New Year’s Eve camping trip is a great way for families to bond and spend time together at the end of what is often a hectic time of year. Instead of hoisting champagne or sparkling cider at the stroke of midnight, share some s’mores and hot chocolate around the campfire as everyone gazes up at the stars.

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Eagle Grove Eagle

Thursday, December 29, 2016

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Eagle wrestlers win their Invitational dual tournament Four individuals go unbeaten for the night

By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com

the Cardinals, and resulted in a 60-18 Eagle win. J. Graham, D. Graham, Cahalan, S. Lyman, Miller, Kruckenberg and Jon Mendoza all secured pin points, with Cahalan the fastest as he barely broke a sweat in finishing his match in 27 seconds.

Three others won by forfeit, with a double forfeit again taking place at 170 pounds.

“This turned out pretty special for our guys,” stated a pleased head coach Jake Groth. “In all, I thought we wrestled better than last Thursday at Lake Mills. We still make stupid mistakes that cost us matches, and spend more time with our belly on the mat than I’m comfortable with, but these guys love to compete! I told them that this tournament is not just about wrestling, but it’s about our entire wresyling family and the community. It’s one thing to have guys that lift each other up, but to lift others around them and make them believe in a tradition that was once lost is an entirely different feat.

I took a brief moment to look around at all the fans, family and friends. It was then I noticed something that really got to my core. All of my wrestlers were either on their feet yelling or were smiling. My favorite part about this year’s team is that we choose suffering together in a 90degree room five days a week, spend all weekend together for 13-hours in a gym, ride home together, beat each other up and mentally break each other. But when we all step off that mat, we do it together and become brothers once again. They love the sport of wrestling and I’m glad I was chosen to be their coach! We’ve now got five days off, then it’s time for stairs, bike, lifts and sprint workouts that make up our usual holiday break

practices. A special shout-out to our fans for the great turnout Thursday night, and our amazing an dedicated AD who worked his tail off to bring the home invite back. Merry Christmas from the Eagle wrestling family!”

Results-Eagles 65, Gaels 9 106-J. Graham W by fall in :32 over Julius 113-Pamperin W by forfeit 120-Grandgeorge L by fall to Carlson 126-D. Graham L 11-4 to Allison 132-Dawson W by forfeit 138-Cahalan W by forfeit 145-S. Lyman W by forfeit 152-Miller W by fall in :53 over Smith 160-B. Lyman W by forfeit 170-double forfeit-no points Eagles 52, Saints 30 106-J. Graham W by forfeit 113-Pamperin W by fall in 3:55 over Juenger 120-D. Graham W by fall in :49 over Walk 126-Forfeit by Eagles 132-Dawson L by fall to Bruce 138-Cahalan W by fall in 1:55 over Hackenmiller 145-S. Lyman W by fall in 1:38 over Schmidt 152-Miller W by fall in 3:08 over Pierce 160-Forfeit by Eagles 170-B. Lyman W by maj. dec.

17-4 over Adams 182-Burgwin L by fall to Hemann 195-Kruckenberg W by fall in 1:19 over Hanna 220-Joel Mendoza W by forfeit 285-Jon Mendoza L by fall to Smith Eagles 43, Bobcats 30

106-J. Graham L 8-2 to Bitker 113-Pamperin W by fall in 1:27 over Drummer 120-D. Graham W by forfeit 126-Forfeit by Eagles 132-Dawson W by fall in 4:36 over Bitker 138-Cahalan W by fall in 1:50 over Gomez 145-S. Lyman W by maj. dec.

11-1 over Himes 152-Miller L by fall in 1:43 over Hageman 160-B. Lyman W 8-6 over Trowbridge 170-Forfeit by Eagles 182-Burgwin L 9-4 to French 195-Kruckenberg L by fall to Fox 220-Joel Mendoza W by fall in 1:24 over Bitker 285-Jon Mendoza W by fall in 1:10 over Ortiz Eagles 60, Cardinals 18 106-J. Graham W by fall in 1:57 over Furst 113-Pamperin L by fall to Case 120-D. Graham W by fall in 1:08 over Galkin 126-Forfeit by Eagles 132-Dawson W by forfeit 138-Cahalan W by fall in :27 over Brown 145-S. Lyman W by fall in 5:56 over Hess 152-Miller W by fall in 2:36 over Heflin 160-B. Lyman W by forfeit 170-Double forfeit-no points either way 182-Burgwin L by fall to Shaw 195-Kruckenberg W by fall in 1:16 over Weaver 220-Joel Mendoza W by forfeit 285-Jon Mendoza W by fall in 1:01 over Nielsen

Josh Graham slaps the cradle on tight to pin Julius of St. Ed in just :32 in their match. The freshman won another match by fall, and took a forfeit win, to go 3-1 as the Eagle team took first place. Photo by Les Houser

After it looked like it wouldn’t happen at all this year, the 79th annual Eagle Grove Invitational was held as a dual team tournament last Thursday night at the EGHS gym.

The hastily scheduled event was won by the home team, which has not occurred since sometime in the 1980’s. The rest of the final order was Marshalltown (Bobcats), GarnerHayfield/Ventura (Cardinals), St. Ansgar (Saints) and St. Edmond (Gaels).

The team raised their preholiday record to 13-1, with Joel Mendoza, Braden Cahalan and brothers Braden and Saxon Lyman all going unbeaten for the night. They started the tournament by taking on the Gaels (65-9 win), with Jacob Graham (106) and Lincoln Miller (152) scoring falls with Graham’s in just 32 seconds. Their were nine Eagles winning by forfeit due to the short lineup for the Gaels, with the 170-pound class having a double forfeit for no points either way.

The dual with the Saints was up next, with the Eagles prevailing by a 52-30 score. Max Pamperin (113), Derek Graham (120), Cahalan, S. Lyman, Miller and Dylan Kruckenberg (195) all scored falls with Graham’s the fastest as he stuck his man in a mere 49 seconds.

Brayden won by a 17-4 major decision, with two others victorious by forfeit.

Versus the Bobcats, it was a 4330 final with Pamperin, Dawson, Cahalan and both Mendoza brothers scoring falls. Jon got his pin done in a quick 1:10 for his match, while Saxon won an 11-1 major decision.

The night’s finale was against

Lincoln Miller puts his Gael opponent into a pinning position during their match at the Eagle Invitational. The senior won in just :53 seconds, one of three wins by fall for him on the night.

Photo by Les Houser

Eagle wrestlers tripped up for first loss of season Lose to Lake Mills By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com

The Eagle Grove wrestling team saw their unbeaten dual record ended last Tuesday night in Lake Mills as the home Bulldogs dismantled them for a 60-9 win. The team was able to salvage a 48-27 victory over West Hancock in the other dual of the night for a split on the evening.

Versus the Bulldogs, there were no fall wins as Derek Graham (120), Saxon Lyman (145) and Lincoln Miller (152) all took decisions for the only matches to go the Eagles way.

Versus West Hancock, pins were recorded by Max Pamperin (113), D. Graham, Mark Dawson and Braden Cahalan with Dawson making the

quickest work of his man in just 34 seconds. Saxon and Brayden Lyman both took decisions, along with forfeit wins for Jacob Graham, Cole Grandgeorge and Jon Mendoza.

Results-Bulldogs, 60, Eagles 9 106-J. Graham L by fall to Jones 113-Pamperin L by fall to Helgeson 120-D. Graham W 8-2 over Beery 126-Grandgeorge L by fall to Martinson 132-Dawson L by fall to Love 138-Cahalan L by fall to Boehmer 145-S. Lyman W 8-2 over Schmitt

Christmas Tidbits

Derek Graham stays in control of his Gael opponent from on top, and tries to grab an arm, in their match. He lost this match, but won three others to help the team take first place.

Photo by Les Houser

It is said that the Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees out of dyed goose feathers.

Courthouse ugly Christmas sweater contest Kacey Ginn

Wright County Monitor, editor

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On Monday, December 19, visitors to the Wright County Courthouse will get the chance to participate in a fun, festive activity: the courthouse ugly Christmas sweater contest.

Each participating courthouse staff member will have a jar with their ugly sweater photo on display across from the treasurer’s office on the first floor. Visitors can look at each photo and put some change in the jar they like best—or think is the ugliest. (Staff members will County Treasurer Peggy Schluttenhofer, Recorder Denise Baker, also be wearing their sweaters, if visitors want to see them in and Drainage Clerk Deb Lukes show off their ugly Christmas person.) “Whoever’s jar has the sweaters. Photo by Kacey Ginn

most money at the end of the day is the winner,” said Deb Luke, county drainage clerk.

The Christmas sweater contest has been held in previous years, with more than $100 being raised for local causes. Funds raised through the contest this year will be donated to the Wright County Humane Society. “It’s a fun way to donate,” Lukes said.

“We will also have a box up here if anyone wants to donate items to the Humane Society,” said Denise Baker, county recorder. Items needed include cat and dog food, cat litter, and treats.

“We’d like to make it a tradition,” Baker added.

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152-Miller W 11-8 over Johnson 160-Forfeit by Eagles 170-B. Lyman L 7-6 to Bergo 182-Burgwin L by fall to Irons 195-Kruckenberg L by fall to Harnish 220-Joel Mendoza L by fall to Sifuentes 285-Jon Mendoza L 2-1 to Matthahs EG Eagles 48, WH Eagles 27 106-J. Graham W by forfeit 113-Pamperin W by fall in 5:24 over Cabrera 120-D. Graham W by fall in 1:16 over Holland 126-Grandgeorge W by forfeit 132-Dawson W by fall in :34

over Subject 138-Cahalan W by fall in 1:49 over Brown 145-S. Lyman W 1-0 over Lemmon 152-Miller L 7-2 to Hagen 160-B. Lyman W 6-4 over Bruns 170-Forfeit by Eagle Grove 182-Burgwin L by fall to Weiland 195-Kruckenberg L by fall to Eckels 220-Joel Mendoza L by fall to Hagen 285-Jon Mendoza W by forfeit

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Eagle Grove Eagle

Now this is what you call “pie face”

Pictured above: Cooper Kist shows a good aim at getting Elementary Principal Joe Erickson square in the face with his pie. He was one of three students, along with Skylar Premo and Haley Darland, to get the right to throw the cream pies as the rest of the students watched in sheer delight. Pictured at left: I’m not sure if Erickson was dreaming of a white (as in cream pie) Christmas or not, but it was exactly what he got.

He was certainly a good sport about it, and it left a great memory for the kids entering the holiday break.

Photo by Les Houser

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