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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Supervisors approve salary increases for county elected officials The Ida County Board of Supervisors reduced the compensation board’s recommendation by 1 percent during the Dec. 29 meeting.

Supervisor Curt Phillips was not present.

Discussion was held on Ida County Compensation Board’s recommendation of increasing elected official’s pay by 6 percent.

During the discussion, the supervisors discussed the need to get in line with other counties in regards to wages.

“We are still behind,” noted supervisor Rhett Leonard. “I’m personally not comfortable with 6 percent.”

Outgoing supervisor Bob Paulsrud agreed, “Five percent is pretty good. But maybe the supervisors should take a 3 percent, with the rest of them taking 6 percent. That would be more palatable with the public.”

Paulsrud continued, “We as supervisors don’t do as much as we used to. We don’t have to handle a landfill, no public health, no mental health, no DHS. Our duties have come down quite a lot.”

But Leonard disagreed, “We may have less because of those, but we have more meetings to go to. And we need to make sure we push for the focus on those committees to which we are assigned.”

Following the brief discussion,

Leonard made the motion for a 5 percent increase for elected officials for budgetary purposes.

Paulsrud seconded the motion and both voted aye.

The board approved Brandi Reiss for dispatcher/jailer at $16 per hour effective Dec. 19 and Lena Hawthorne as jailer/dispather at $16.44 per hour, effective Jan. 1.

Also approved were the AFSCME/Iowa Council 61 public safety contract, certificate of cost allocation plan (reimbursement from DHS for their office at the courthouse), 2017 wellness agreement with ISAC and coverage through the Hoffman Agency for computer and terrorism coverage at a cost of $2,297 per year.

Discussion was held on the selffunding plan the county currently operates. With an increase in health insurance rates, the county has the option to increase the premium, decrease self-funding or leave the plans alone and absorb the cost of the increases. The board determined the county would absorb the cost of the increase and not increase premiums for the employees. This decision does not affect county employee’s costs.

The medical examiner two-year term for Curt Hesse was approved.

Jeff Williams, Ida County engineer, was present to discuss a tile road application. The board approved a tile road crossing application for Jeff Jochims in

Section 6 of Galva Township upstream and for Dan Doxtad, Section 5 of Galva Township downstream.

Williams also discussed the first major snowfall and the completion of the wind tower project.

Ed Sohm, Ida County Emergency Management Coordinator, was present to discuss a master matrix evaluation. The board approved the matrix submitted by Wally and Chad Burk in Section 15 of Grant Township. The Burks plan to redesign the inside of their hog unit to fit additional heads. The unit currently holds 1,600 pigs and will increase to 1,760 pigs.

The board also discussed adding additional Frontier services as back up for the county internet and phone lines in case Long Lines services are interrupted. The agreement includes an additional $20 per month, which is a promotional rate for one year. The board will reevaluate the services if the rate increases next year.

Discussion was held with Creston Schubert and Ray Drey, newly elected county supervisors, who were present at the meeting, on committee assignments. Final assignments were approved at the meeting on Jan. 3.

The board acknowledged manure management plans from Chester Finisher Farm/H&R Partnership and GN2/ Maschhoff Environmental.

ISI promotes employment program alongside area businesses Ida Services Inc. (ISI) is a community support program for those living with disabilities.

They offer support for those living with disabilities with housing, employment and much more.

However, in an ever-changing world, those services are being redefined. Those who live with disabilities are able to become more independent with assistance in a countywide project that allows them to work outside of the sheltered work environment they’ve been accustomed to for the last few decades.

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Renee Blum, employment development manager, has been assisting ISI in helping clients gain employment out in the community through assessments and employment services. She works with ISI and other regional centers including the Howard Center based in Sac City.

“Supportive employment has been in place since 1976, but there was a place and time in the 1980s when the decision was made to create three needs for those who live with a disability. It needed to be support out in the community; paid jobs, at or above minimum wage and it had to be long term,” said Blum. “But, as with most government programs, funding was cut and the program didn’t really become the centerpiece of caring for those with disabilities.

And the sheltered environment became the norm.

“Days in the sheltered environment are coming to an end. We are helping to bring them into the community, into jobs that help them feel more like productive citizens,” Blum stated.

“We spend a lot of time prior to job placement taking assessments and finding out what the client likes to do, dislikes and what skills they have or would like to learn,” Blum said. “Just like you and me, we have

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preferences. Some prefer to work in housekeeping, while others would like to work in a manufacturing setting.”

The program allows clients to job shadow at local employers around Ida County. Employment support professionals that are employees of ISI, go along with the client to the place of employment to help the client first see if the job is a fit.

“This program isn’t just about sticking people into jobs. We look at the client’s needs along with their likes and dislikes. They are just like us. There are some jobs that we couldn’t stand to be at. So by working with employers we can look at what they have open and work with the clients by allowing them to job shadow for a few hours during the week at no cost to the employer.

“We offer the employer 12 hours of ‘free’ labor. The client comes to work, learns the area, meets coworkers and really is a test run to see if this is something they would enjoy and excel at. Sometimes it doesn’t work out and sometimes the match fits perfectly and the client is hired with the employer on either a part-time or full-time basis,” Blum explained.

“Local businesses have been very inviting to this program. Especially (continued on page 2)

Visit to Rome: Nineteen vocalists from the Siouxland area made a trip to Rome as part of a 300-plus member choir that performed for Pope Francis for the close of the Jubilee Year of Mercy on Nov. 20.

Three local members were invited to the once-in-a-lifetime event. From left, identity not available, Amanda Schnuckel of Holstein, Stacey Schnuckel of Odebolt and Tyler Schnuckel of Holstein. (Photo submitted)

Schnuckels among Diocesan Pilgrims who join communion of singers in Rome Reprinted with permission from author Joanne Fox of the Catholic Globe.

The Cathedral of the Epiphany choir may, or may not, be an integral aspect of a central belief in the Nicene Creed, but they certainly were blessed to sing for two, historic, pontifical ceremonies.

That was the perception of Rachael Wragge of Sioux City, one of the 19 vocalists and a member of a 300-plus choir raising their voices in song for the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis for the close of the Jubilee Year of Mercy on Nov. 20, as well as the Consistory of Cardinals on Nov. 19.

Although the Holy Father was not around for selfies with the choir members, the shepherd of the Catholic Church was a stone’s

throw away several times from the 21 pilgrims who traveled, Nov. 1421, to Rome.

The unusual aspect of the travelers was how many were related to each other. The singers included myself and my son Alex Fox of Sioux City. Mary Jane Hochderffer of Jefferson, S.D., was accompanied by her daughter Theresa. Kristine Danner and son Michael of McCook Lake, S.D., were among the travelers.

Stacey Schnuckel of Odebolt and her brother Tyler Schnuckel and his wife Amanda Schnuckel of Holstein were on the trip.

Finally, Chrissy Martinez of South Sioux City, Neb. and her mother Teri Rosendahl of Spring Grove, Minn., rounded-out the “related” singers. Add two pilgrims, Bonnie Morarend of Dubuque and her

brother Jerry Balk of Guttenberg, Iowa – who are Rosendahl’s first cousins – and it was quite the family outing.

If it’s Wednesday in Rome, that means it is general audience day in St. Peter’s Square. Getting the pilgrims to the square early allowed those of us with the “ticket” to get through security and be positioned eight rows from the route of the popemobile.

When Pope Francis appeared, the joy exploded. He waved, kissed babies, anointed a woman in a hospital bed and let kids ride with him. His remarks on the Year of Mercy were in Italian, but were condensed into other languages, truly reflecting the universality of the church.

Joanne Nguyen of Sioux City felt (continued on page 2)

Pope’s choir: Nineteen vocalists from the Siouxland area made a trip to Rome as part of a 300-plus member choir that performed for Pope Francis for the close of the Jubilee Year of Mercy on Nov. 20 and as well as the Consistory of Cardinals on Nov. 19. Three local members were invited to the once-in-alifetime event. Tyler and Amanda Schnuckel of Holstein and Stacey Schnuckel of Odebolt performed with the choir in Rome. (Photo submitted)

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. . . Schnuckels in Rome (continued from front page) both privileged and humbled to be present in the square.

“Rome is a place to eat, relax and pray, plus sing, which is, of course, praying,” she said. “I think this moment resonated with me the most.”

Later in the day, pilgrims processed through St. Peter’s Square and walked through the Holy Door, guided by Kara Bentz, assistant director of youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Sioux City. Later, the choir made its way to St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, singing two songs during Mass, directed by Matthew Geerings, director of sacred music at Cathedral of the Epiphany.

The trek included visiting Ancient Rome: the Seven Hills, the Roman Forum and the most famous of all amphitheaters, the Colosseum. Buying souvenirs was a large part of this trip. Even the two non-Catholics bought Catholic items. Erin Nelson purchased a medal of the Immaculate Conception and Rick Arnold acquired several rosaries.

The only rehearsal for the two pontifical events took place at Sant’ Andrea della Valle Church. Msgr. Maestro Massimo Palombella, director of the Sistine Chapel Choir, explained how this was the first time in the history of the basilica, a choir from the United States would be singing

with the Sistine Chapel Choir.

If you have ever experienced crowds at Disneyland, the World Series or the Super Bowl, you have a sense of what it was like getting ready to sing at the Vatican. We queued-up by the entrance to the basilica and after almost an hour and a half, security allowed the singers through.

Once in, we took our seats right behind the altar. The Sistine Chapel Choir was to our left and they sang first. Then, it was the turn of the vocalists to perform Pilgrims’ Hymn, which resounded in the phenomenal acoustics of the church.

The consistory of cardinals – it was not a Mass – ended a bit after noon. Pope Francis could be seen on the other side of the altar, but did not come over to chat with us, as we had hoped.

The two-hour Mass to conclude the Holy Year the next day meant getting on the bus at 5:30 a.m. and going through security again.

We were about 50 feet from the altar which would have put us in close proximity to the Holy Father, had Pope Francis celebrated Mass there. The Mass was moved outdoors, while the singers, the Sistine Chapel Choir and instrumentalists were indoors.

Geerlings, who this go-round was a singer rather than a director, appreciated this different role.

“We Americans tend to have a narrow focus of church music,”

he said of the Gregorian Chant that was the basis for the music. “I think this opportunity broadened everyone’s perspective of church music, mine included.”

Following the Mass, cellphones and cameras came out to capture the experience. Jason Swedlund, director of music and coordinator of liturgy for Holy Trinity Parish, Webster County, appreciated the opportunity.

“It was a joy to see Cardinal Daniel DiNardo (former ordinary of the diocese) and to meet Msgr. Palombella,” he said. “The highlight for me had to be meeting and getting a picture of Archbishop George Ganswein, prefect of the papal household and personal secretary to Pope Benedict and Pope Francis.”

Picture-taking delayed the choir exiting the church which turned out to be a blessing. The popemobile weaved its way through the crowd of 70,000.

After a while, it headed toward the basilica, positioning most of us within 10 feet of the pope – ideal for up-close pictures and video.

Wragge characterized the trip as “amazing.”

“Think of the thousands who have been in St. Peter’s Basilica over the years,” said the Sioux City Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Choirs co-director. “To realize we sang there puts us into a communion of singers, somewhat like the communion of saints.”

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. . . ISI employment program (continued from front page) in Holstein. They have been so good to us. We hope to further expand into more businesses, especially in Ida Grove,” said Blum.

Currently there are five individuals working in Ida County in positions either with part-time or full-time hours. There are 15 more currently in the process of taking work readiness assessments that could help place them into positions around the county that best matches their skills and likes/dislikes.

“Right now, I’m working on meeting more with local businesses as I see them as clients as well. They have needs to fulfill and we have the clients to help fulfill those needs. It may not be originally how they saw the job being filled, but if we can work together both parties benefit from the program,” Blum continued.

As with any program, there are hurdles and successes.

“Right now the biggest hurdle with the program is transportation.

Most clients don’t have access to transportation. Holstein has the taxi service, but it only runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

So if a client works on a Saturday, they are responsible for finding a ride to and from work. We are hoping to find ways to improve this hurdle.

“Another hurdle is employment.

We need reliable staff members who are able to have flexible schedules to assist the clients in the job-

shadowing program. Our program is successful because we have dedicated team members. But we are always looking for more of those types of people who can continue to make this program successful,” noted Blum.

Success stories are beginning to shine throughout the county. Mikkal Kelley, a client through ISI, began a job-shadow at Boulder’s Inn in Holstein. She’s been employed with the company now for seven months in the housekeeping department.

Jed Carroll is another who recently completed job placement assessments and did a job-shadow at the Travel Center in Holstein. He was recently hired in December as an employee of the travel center.

These stories are just the beginning of a successful partnership between ISI and community employers. And with this program, it’s not just about getting a job. When clients are able to do things they were never able to do before, they feel more successful, more fulfilled and at the end of the day, are living happier lives. Another success story is with a young woman named Christina Kass.

(The following few paragraphs are excerpts from a press release from the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services.)

Kass was referred to Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services by her team because she had many skills to become employed in the

ISI work program: Mikkal Kelley, one of the participants in the work program through Ida Services Inc., is currently working at Boulders Inn & Suites in Holstein in the housekeeping department. She has been there for around seven months. (Photo submitted)

community. She had been attending a segregated work setting for many years. With the support of her team, she was able to work and save money to purchase her first vehicle.

It was in her last community assessment, where she expressed interest in applying for the position.

She was offered the position at Good Samaritan Nursing Home and has been successfully employed in the dietary department. She now works three to five days a week, roughly 20 hours total and lives independently in the community with a great support team.

Christina is a great example of an individual who did not give up on her dreams and found the right supports to assist her. This was not an overnight success, but Christina’s willingness to keep going and the collaboration between many partners has made this dream a reality for her.

Blum ended with this final statement, “We need to give people options. I’ve worked with clients here at ISI on the job assessments.

And in one case, an older gentleman went through the assessments, but he felt like he was done. He wanted to retire. But we were able to give him options, when in the past there were none.

“And when I hear comments saying that those with disabilities enjoy the sheltered workshop environment, we are strong to note that not everyone is happy with that environment. Yes, there may be some that are, but how does one really know unless the clients are given options outside the sheltered work environment.”

“With the year and a half we’ve been working on this, we may not have a record number of clients who are employed. But, we have had clients who have had a lot of chances.

And that’s what we thrive to see.

We want them to have an option to work out in the community doing something they are talented at or enjoy doing,” Blum said.

ISI is branching out with the employment services to not just those with disabilities, but to those in the community who need assistance finding work. That may include lowincome families, individuals with select mental health concerns and much more. This new branch is called “Ida Works.” This program is newly created and as it grows more details will be released.

Raptor singers: The Ridge View seventh and eighth grade choir performs during the Ridge View Middle School concert in Early Dec. 15. The concert also included the sixth grade band and choir and the combined seventh and eighth grade band. (Advance photo by Mike Thornhill)

Sheriff’s office releases November statistics The Ida County Sheriff’s Office released statistics for November at the Ida County Public Safety and Communication Commission meeting Dec. 20 in Ida Grove.

Patrol hours totaled 1,208 hours in November. November patrol hours by district were: Ida Grove—348, Holstein—197.5, Battle Creek—152.5, Galva—95.5, Arthur—115, rural—277.5 and other 22.

During November, 39 hours were spent on special investigations, 44 hours in the office, 14 hours in training/meetings, 28.5 vacation hours were used and 71.5 hours of comp time were used.

Officers served 93 civil papers, investigated eight accidents, conducted 980 premise checks, assisted four motorists and two citizens and investigated 886 complaints.

Deputies logged 16,938 miles in November. November monetary losses due to theft, burglary or criminal mischief totaled $19,295.

A total of 259 citations were issued in November as follows: Arthur—three, Battle Creek—14, Galva—23, Holstein—two, Ida Grove—28 and rural—189.

A total of 30 inmates (16 males and 14 females) were booked into the Ida County Jail in November on five felonies and 25 misdemeanors.

There were 886 calls for service in November, down from the 898 calls in November 2015. Calls for service through November totaled 9,936, up from the 8,736 calls from the same time period a year ago.

Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of 16 calls with four for civil processes, three for traffic stops and two for medical-sick.

Battle Creek—A total of 71 calls with 16 for traffic stops; eight for warrant checks; six each for medical-sick and suspicious behavior; five for civil processes; four for animal calls; three each for medical-falls and talk to an officer and two each for fraud, medical-breathing and thefts.

Galva—A total of 24 calls with 13 traffic stops, three for civil pro-

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cesses and two each for assist other agencies and warrant checks.

Holstein—A total of 80 calls with 12 traffic stops; seven for civil processes; four each for medical-sick, parking, talk to an officer and warrant checks; three each for 911 abandoned calls, assistance, medical-breathing and medical-chest and two each for criminal complaints, medical-trauma, reckless driving, thefts, unlocking doors and vandalism.

Ida Grove—There were 216 calls for service with 42 for traffic stops; 37 for civil processes; 21 talk to an officer; 16 for medical emergency transfers; eight for suspicious behavior; six for unlocking doors; five for animal calls and four each for medical-falls, medical-sick, road hazards, thefts and vandalism.

Also, three each for property damage accidents, alarms, assistance, civil disputes family, harassment, health and safety checks and welfare checks and two each for motor vehicle assistance, property damage accident involving animals, committals, criminal

complaints, extra patrols, medical transfers and parking.

Rural—A total of 479 calls for service with 173 for traffic stops; 28 for jail; 24 for phone; 22 for 911 abandoned calls; 16 for civil processes; 15 each for 911 transfers and animal calls; 13 for warrants; 12 for property damage accidents involving animals; 10 each for fire department controlled burns, jail booking/prints/etc. and vandalism; nine each for motor vehicle assistance and reckless driving and eight for assisting other agencies.

Also, seven for suspended/revoked/denied/no driver’s license; six for road hazards; five each for 911 wrong numbers, fraud and health and safety checks; four each for transfers and unlocking doors; three each for warrant checks, assistance, emergency protective order entered, fire department brush fires and sex offender registry and two each for property damage accidents, alarms, criminal complaints, fire department vehicle fire, property found, road closed and traffic.

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Pork, beef producers’ banquet is Jan. 14 The joint Ida County Pork Producers and Ida County Cattlemen’s Association banquet is Saturday, Jan. 14 at Veterans’ Memo-

rial Hall in Holstein.

The social hour runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The prime rib dinner will be served starting at 6:30

p.m.

Admission is $25 per person.

Tickets are available from any board member.

Letter to the Editor To the editor: This letter is intended to set the record straight about the details of an incident that occurred on July 23, 2016, and to respond to the anonymous individual who sent a letter to my office about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

On that date, my office was notified by a 911 call at 5:10 p.m. that a single vehicle personal injury motor vehicle accident had occurred in rural Ida County. Law enforcement and emergency service providers from the Ida Grove Fire Department and Ida Grove Ambulance were dispatched to the scene immediately by the communications center.

Both of my on-duty deputies were dispatched to the scene at 5:11 p.m. The first deputy arrived on scene at 5:18 p.m. The second deputy arrived on scene at 5:23 p.m.

The accident was very serious and it was obvious to all emergency responders that the sole occupant had sustained major injuries. The driver was immediately transported to Horn Memorial by Ida Grove ambulance personnel and shortly thereafter transported via life flight to Mercy Medical in Sioux City.

Since this incident, I have been asked by at least three individuals, at separate times, why the driver of the vehicle was never charged with operating while intoxicated or why no chemical test was given to determine if the driver was operating under the influence.

A few weeks ago, as stated above, I received an anonymous letter stating that: “First responders were witnessing a strong odor of alcohol while removing the driver.”

This accusation is simply not correct. I have spoken to my deputies and ambulance personnel who were on this call and none of them smelled the odor of alcohol at any time.

I also spoke to the Ida Grove fire chief who told me he

was in close proximity to the driver of the vehicle and he never detected the odor of alcohol.

At no time throughout this entire incident did anyone who responded to this incident ever indicate they, or anyone else, smelled the odor of alcohol.

In addition, the investigation conducted by my deputies at the scene turned up no evidence of alcohol being consumed. No empty or full cans of alcohol, or other items one would expect to find at the scene of an alcohol-related accident were ever located.

The second falsehood contained in the anonymous letter indicates that I myself told the Ida Grove fire chief that the report from this incident had been misplaced or lost. This is blatantly false.

I personally released the accident report on this incident to the press as per our normal protocols several months ago. In addition, the fire chief and I had never spoke of this incident until Dec. 6, when I contacted him to speak about it directly.

The letter writer goes on to state that this whole incident was a “cover up” and has become a “scandal.”

I can accept fair criticism and will be the first to admit that law enforcement makes mistakes from time to time.

However, I will not sit by while someone attempts to impugn the integrity of myself, or my staff.

Why would I, my deputies or anyone else associated with this incident cover up anything? What benefit would there be in doing so? Why would we jeopardize our careers for an incident such as this?

Simple answer: We wouldn’t.

I can assure the public (and the source of this letter) that there was no cover up. Simply put, there was no evidence for us to believe that the driver was operating while impaired.

Wade Harriman Ida County Sheriff

Ridge View choir: Members of the Ridge View sixth grade choir perform during the Ridge View Middle School concert in Early Dec. 15. The concert also included the sixth grade band and the combined seventh and eighth grade band and choir. (Advance photo by Mike Thornhill)

Ida, Sac County retail taxable sales decline According to the Iowa Department of Revenue, taxable retail sales in Ida and Sac counties fell for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 when compared to the same fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.

Taxable retail sales in Ida County fell $671,222 from fiscal year 2015 to fiscal year 2016. Taxable retail sales in Sac County fell $81,584.

Total Ida County taxable retail sales at the end of the June 30, 2015 fiscal year were $51,466,090.

Taxable retail sales at the end of the 2016 fiscal year were

$50,794,868. Sales tax collected in Ida County during the 2016 fiscal year was $3,007,800.

Total Sac County taxable retail sales at the end of the June 30, 2015 fiscal year were $59,968,196.

Taxable retail sales at the end of the 2016 fiscal year were $59,886,612. Sales tax collected in Sac County during the 2016 fiscal year was $3,585,428.

The breakdown of taxable sales for the area communities were (2015 figure is listed first, followed by the 2016 total and the change

in sales): Ida Grove ($29,450,931, $30,538,934, +$1,088,003); Holstein ($8,135,376, $8,874,932 +$739,556); Battle Creek ($3,803,085, $3,639,329 -$163,756); Arthur ($8,836,814, $6,172,002, -$2,664,812); Galva ($1,090,518, $1,209,269, +$118,751) and other ($149,366, $360,402, +$211,036).

Odebolt’s taxable retail sales increased $350,504 from the 2015 fiscal year total of $7,810,620 to $8,161,124 at the end of the 2016 fiscal year.

Year in review: A look back at 2016 headlines The following is a review of 2016 Holstein Advance headlines from June through December.

June Mid-America Publishing purchases the Holstein Advance and Tri-Valley Advance Publishing from Mari Bauer of Holstein, effective May 31.

Operation Engage America co-founded by Galva couple after son’s death.

Holstein Kinderfest scheduled for June 17 and 18 with theme of “Let the good times roll.”

Dena Stille, Ridge View/G-H secretary retires after 35 years of service Holstein City Administrator Marlo Schoer officially retired June 7 after working for the City of Holstein for 40 years.

Primary election results show upset for incumbents for Ida County Board of Supervisors.

Ridge View physical education teacher Justin Kinney recognized for outstanding fishing program.

Galva-Holstein School Board approves new website and administrative salary increases.

Holstein’s annual Kinderfest celebrations were held June 17 and 18 with the parade, activities in the park, petting zoo and much more.

VT Industries produces 10 millionth door with a celebration on June 21.

Ida County Board of Supervisors hire interim engineer Tom Stoner to work through August when new engineer Jeff Williams begins.

July Kids Clubhouse Daycare in Holstein opens its doors. The daycare and preschool is owned by Allisa Friedrichsen and Danielle Martin.

Major construction continues on Highway 20 to complete the major four-lane project. Section five from Holstein to Adams Avenue dirt work began at the end of June.

Holstein Advance launches its new website and social media tools after the purchase by Mid-America Publishing.

Ida County trapshooting said farewell to coach Jerry Jensen following the 2016 season. Jensen retired from the position but plans to continue helping with the team next year.

The Holstein Advance featured the newest business in Holstein, Rehabd. which opened in April. Rehabd. is owned by Amy Conover and features a wide variety of home décor, clothing, jewelry and accessories.

The annual Ida County Fair ran July 19-25 featuring the annual animal shows, talent shows, food vendors and rodeo. Nine contestants ran for fair queen with two running for fair king.

Holstein City Council approved the resignation of councilman Perry Venteicher during its meeting July 5.

The Holstein Advance featured new business Frosting owned by Hillary Walsh which opened in February. Walsh offers baking, small event catering and everything in between.

August Ridge View schools set registration for the upcoming school year, with open houses to follow.

The first day of school was Aug. 24.

Corner Haus 101 was featured as an upcoming business. Corner Haus 101 is owned by Bobbi Jo

Clausen and is located on Main Street.

The Holstein Community Theatre Camp held its production of “Aesop Come Back” at Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts. The play featured second through eighth grade students under the direction of Joyce Galvin.

Ida County K-9 team passed certification in August.

The team includes deputy Andrew Shillington and K-9 deputy Anou.

The Holstein City Council failed to appoint a councilperson to replace Perry Venteicher during the Aug. 1 meeting. The appointment now goes to special election.

Ida County Board of Supervisors approved Jeff Williams contract for county engineer during its Aug. 1 meeting.

Construction began on the City of Holstein’s new city maintenance shop located south of Tiefenthaler Quality Meats.

Holstein’s State Theatre renovation project continued with 151 new seats installed. VT Industries of Holstein delivered the seats and local high school students helped install them.

Beth Kalin, Ridge View graduate, has been accepted to Berklee College of Music.

Ridge View High School welcomed 11 new staff members to the building on the first day of school.

September Ida County resident Bob Paulsrud of Danbury received a certificate from the executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation for induction into the hall of fame.

Holstein voters will go to the polls on Sept. 13 to vote for a councilperson. Mary Gross and Robert Shontz filed nomination papers to fill the term of councilman Perry Venteicher who resigned June 18.

Senator Joni Ernst and Governor Terry Branstad visited Quad County Corn Processors in Galva.

Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center in Holstein welcomed dance instructor Tina Turner Mason for dance classes held October through March.

Ridge View schools celebrate homecoming week with “Raptor Games.”

G-H graduate Alexandria (Walker) and husband Rawley Butler moved to El Salvador in August to teach.

Citizens First National Bank donated $25,000 to the Holstein State Theatre project on behalf of the Marie and Raymond Jepsen Trust.

Cole Degen and Harlee Wagoner were crowned Ridge View’s homecoming king and queen during the annual celebration. The football team took home the win for homecoming week against Hartley-MelvinSanborn.

G-H and S-C school boards reorganized during their monthly joint meeting. Jamie Whitmer was named board president with Dave Kistenmacher as vice president of the G-H board. For S-C, Alan Movall was elected board president with Trevor Toft as vice president.

Goettsch Transportation Services hold ribbon cutting and grand opening on Sept. 10. The new business is located on the north side of Highway 20 between Holstein and Galva.

Local farmers and area elevators are ready for the

harvest season with a positive outlook hoping for a better year than last year.

Grant Conover showed the champion Chester White gilt in the junior open swine show at the Clay County Fair.

October Ridge View High School nears completion of gym floor project.

VT Industries presented the Holstein State Theatre with a $5,000 donation.

High school students from O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View attended an assembly in Ida Grove with the Lutzie 43 Foundation.

Ridge View High School volleyball team places second in the Western Valley Conference tournament in Storm Lake.

State Theatre is closing in on opening day with finishing touches being done inside the theatre.

Opening day is slated for Nov. 4.

The Ida County Board of Supervisors approved the matrix scoring for a new three-unit hog confinement near Galva on Oct. 3.

Holstein City Council hosted representative from Long Lines to discuss the poor service in the community.

To continue work on Highway 20, portions of the road, from Galva to near Early will be closed starting Oct. 17 until late fall 2018. A detour was created through Schaller for traffic to use.

The gym floor at the Ridge View High School was completed.

A special insert showcasing local fire departments was included in the Holstein Advance.

Two vie for Ida County sheriff seat in upcoming general election. Wade Harriman is seeking reelection while Dale Breyfogle entered as his opponent.

Ridge View football defeats Marcus-MeridenCleghorn/ Remsen-Union 14-0 to move forward in playoff action.

Ames Construction moved Ida County’s Freedom Rock next to Char-Mac in Holstein. It will be painted in early 2017.

Two vie for Ida County District II seat for board of supervisors. Raymond Drey, Republican candidate is running against Bob Paulsrud, incumbent, who is running on the independent ticket.

Ridge View freshman Kalyn Wiese qualified for state cross-country by placing third at the class 1A state qualifying meet held in Holstein. She placed 37th at the state meet.

November VT Industries announces 82,000 square foot addition to its wood door manufaturing facility following the celebration of its 60th year in business and the 10 millionth door to be produced.

State Theatre opened its doors for the first time the weekend of Nov. 4-6 showing the movie “Kubo and the Two Strings.”

Official school enrollment shows numbers down at G-H schools, according to numbers provided by Ridge View Superintendent Jon Wiebers.

Dollar General announces store opening in Holstein along Highway 20. Construction has already begun with an opening set for spring 2017.

Char-Mac Assisted Living received the American Healthcare Association Bronze 2016 Quality Award.

Voters in Ida County re-elected Wade Harriman to Ida County Sheriff, while Raymond Drey was voted for District II over incumbent Bob Paulsrud. Creston Schubert won the District I seat.

Holstein City Council accepted the resignation of city councilman James Doxtad during its meeting Nov. 7. Doxtad’s term expires November 2017 and will be filled by appointment at the Dec. 5 meeting.

In a special feature of the Advance, local 4-H groups were highlighted with their annual awards evening.

The new Holstein Travel Center opened its doors and celebrated its grand opening in November. The travel center features the fast food chain Hardees and Godfather’s Pizza.

Ida County food bank receives largest donation to date from Mortensen Construction, the construction crew installing wind towers in Ida County.

Ridge View is home to two foreign exchange students. Markus Muller is from Germany and Nelson Augusto DeSouza is from Brazil.

Local turkeys chosen to be pardoned by President Barack Obama in annual presidential pardoning ceremony.

Public saftey commission begins discussion on countywide law agreement.

December Former Holstein resident chosen for UNI presidency. The Iowa Board of Regents selected Mark Nook, Ph.D., chancellor at Montana State University Billings out of three finalists for the position.

Holstein hosts community Christmas celebrations with visit from Santa Claus, live nativity and the lighting of the first Christmas tree in Holstein.

Ridge View Raptors kicked off the winter season of sports with losses for both boys’ basketball and wrestling but wins for the girls’ basketball team.

Holstein City Council gave authorization to Mayor Connie Ludvigson to sign the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission 28E agreement during its meeting Dec. 5.

Medication drop box becomes available at the Ida County Courthouse, located near the entrance of the Ida County Sheriff’s Office.

Highway 20 from Galva to Early reopened for winter months.

G-H School Board accepted the resignation of Cindy Dittmer following 38 years of service to the school.

Natalie Kliegl was approved as her replacement.

Ida County Compensation Board favors a 6 percent raise for county elected officails.

The Advance features its first holiday Christmas insert tab with letters from elementary kids to Santa, greetings from local businesses and photos from area celebrations.

Galva United Methodist Church closes doors for good following Christmas Eve service.

Ida County Public Safety Commission approves five-year countywide law 28E agreement Dec. 20.

Ida County Board of Supervisors approve compensation agreement to incease wages of chief deputy and sergeant positions in the Ida County Sheriff’s Department for an additional $100 per month bonus pay.

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Weights (Mel); 9 - 9:45 a.m. Zumba (Araceli) and 4 - 4:45 p.m. Circuits (Rayven) Thursday–5:45 - 6:30 a.m. Fitness Mix (Rayven); 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45 10:30 a.m. Retired but not Tired (Libby) and 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Friday–5:45 - 6:30 a.m. Kickboxing (Libby); 9 - 9:45 a.m. Beginners Zumba (Araceli); noon 12:45 p.m. Arms and Abs (Rayven) Sunday–5 - 6 p.m. Boot Camp (Rayven)

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Freezer meal workshop: Lauri Hummelgard’s next Tastefully Simple freezer meal workshop will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. Participants will enjoy snacks together while setting up and and preparing 10 meals. Sign up and prepay for seasonings by Jan. 14 by calling 2824426. Snowstorm date is Feb. 2.

Step aerobics/yoga: Sole 2 Soul’s next six-week session of step aerobics, circuits and yoga began Jan. 2 and runs through Feb. 6. These 60-minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certified trainer Barb Gebers. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Call 282-4426 to register.

Zumba clothing: Sole 2 Soul has a limited supply of brand new Zumba brand clothing for sale. If you are interested, call 282-4426 to set up

a time to view and try on clothing this month.

Shaping Souls: Javier Tuel will team up with Sole 2 Soul to offer a seven-week program called “Shaping Souls� on Friday, Jan. 6, at The Meeting Place. The Shaping Souls program will consist of daily, livestreamed workouts, nutritional guidance, exercise tips and weekly motivational talks.

Winemaking class: Susan Dierson will be teaching a winemaking 101 class at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. for individuals age 21 and older.

Creative Spirits paint-by-number: Creative Spirits will be hosting a paint-by-number “Paint Who You Love� class at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. If you always wanted to learn how to paint, but can’t draw a stick person, this class is something to consider.

Quilting class: Donna Bremer’s next four-week quilting class will begin on Thursday, March 2.

Bremer will teach a spring or Easter themed quilting project. Sign up will begin in January.

Matilda Jane clothing boutique: HGTV Fixer Upper celebrity designer Joanna Gaines’ collection of children’s and women’s clothing, Matilda Jane, will be featured at a trunk show at The Meeting Place Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Marilyn Koth spring watercolor class: Marilyn Koth’s spring watercolor painting class will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, April 25, at 1 p.m.

Prairie Pedlar spring program: Jane Hogue, owner of Prairie Pedlar in Odebolt, will be our guest speaker at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. to teach a program on creating hanging baskets with annual flowers. Join us for a green thumb evening.

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Forty years ago Ida County’s board of supervisors can start the new year with a clean slate on the courthouse issue. The county’s request for $704,200 in federal funds to help build a new courthouse has been turned down.

The supervisors received notice on Jan. 3 from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development administration, saying the county’s proposal had been denied.

Santa Claus made a pit stop at the Galva school this week and left more than $4,000 worth of presents for the district. Nearly 50 men, women and students from Galva rolled up their sleeves and spent five days sawing, drilling, sanding, pounding and painting so that $1,000 worth of materials could be used to improve the school’s gymnasium.

The approximate $3,000 worth of labor involved was free. Heading the list of improvements were a new ceiling, new window frames, all of the walls were painted, stage area and radiators were painted and metal trim was added to the front of the stage.

by Brian DeMoss Social Security District Manager Spencer/Storm Lake With the New Year come new changes.

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings

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Thirty years ago Tim and Diane Helget of Holstein are the parents of the first baby born at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove this year. Kayla Marie was born Sunday, Jan. 4 at 10:21 a.m. and joins brother Lucas, 19 months, at home.

Ida County’s public safety budget for the 1987-88 fiscal year will remain the same as last year’s, with the exception of slight increases in insurance. Sheriff Don Gebers presented his budget during the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting Tuesday night in Galva.

The proposed budget stands at $459,836, up $1,860 from the current re-estimated budget of $457,976. The only increase is under the employer’s group insurance and medical insurance.

Twenty years ago Four Galva-Holstein High School students were selected to participate in the Northwest Iowa Honor Band Festival to be held Jan. 11 at Morningside College in Sioux City. Twelve G-H students auditioned for seats in the two honor bands back on Nov. 2 in

Storm Lake. Chosen were Julie Borchers on French horn, Mikel Brandhorst on trumpet Katie Lorenzen on alto saxophone and John Borchers on tuba.

Private employment in Ida County increased from 3,460 jobs in 1990 to 3,811 jobs in 1994, according to a report recently issued by the Department of Commerce. This would indicate that the number of local jobs provided by the private sector had increased by 10.1 percent over the period.

Ten years ago The Ida County Fair Board, along with the Ida County Cattlemen, are planning a fund-raiser on Jan. 15 at the Ida Grove Community Hall to raise funds to purchase a new air conditioning unit for the commercial building at the fair grounds.

Four new Ida County elected officials were sworn in during the Ida County Board of Supervisors’ first official meeting. Ida County Supervisor Bob Paulsrud swore in Supervisor Allen Hilker, Attorney Kristal Phillips, Recorder Colleen Gries and Treasurer Kay Cork.

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Obituaries

USDA surveying cattle producers

To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted to our website (www.holsteinadvance.com) within hours of receiving it at our office.

Gunnar A. Hanson Nov. 23, 1927 – Dec. 26, 2016 IDA GROVE – Services for Gunnar A. Hanson, 89, of Ida Grove were Dec. 30, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove.

The Rev. Donald H. Winterrowd officiated, with burial in Grandview Cemetery at Quimby.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

He died Dec. 26 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Gunnar Arne Hanson was born Nov. 23, 1927, in Cherokee to Gottfrid and Emelia (Erlandson) Hanson. He was baptized Sept. 24, 1930, and confirmed April 6, 1941, in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee. He graduated from Quimby High School in 1947.

Gunnar then enlisted into the Army National Guard and worked at Erlandson Texaco Station in Quimby. He met the love of his life, Betty Jean Krambeck, and they were married June 28, 1952, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein.

They made their home briefly in Quimby before moving to Hartley, where Gunnar became a partner in a Texaco station, along with driving a school bus. Betty partnered in a short order café, which kept her busy. The couple was then blessed with a daughter, Doneta.

They relocated to Cherokee,

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where Gunnar hauled fuel for a Texaco gas station. They were blessed with a son, Douglas; a daughter, Deana, and a son, Jeffrey.

They relocated to Ida Grove when Gunnar’s boss wanted to expand his NAPA auto parts store.

Gunnar bought out his boss and became sole owner of the NAPA auto parts store in Ida Grove. When Gunnar retired, he passed the parts store on to his son, Doug.

Retirement did not suit Gunnar, and he started working for GOMACO Industries, in the transportation department for 14 years, retiring due to health.

Gunnar was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. He enjoyed watching baseball and NASCAR and spending time with his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Betty Jean Hanson of Ida Grove; and his children: Doneta (Steve) Burns of Parkersburg, Douglas (Peggy) Hanson of Ida Grove and Deana Blair of Ames.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; a brother, Chester Hanson of Holstein; a sister-in-law, Faith Hanson of Marcus; nieces and nephews; extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Jeffrey Lee Hanson; a brother, Donald Hanson, and a nephew, Michael Hanson.

Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten. com.

ODEBOLT - Services for Sharon Irene Rohlf, 65, of Odebolt are pending at Christensen-

Roger E. Carstens Jan. 13, 1938 – Dec. 21, 2016 HOLSTEIN – Services for Roger E. Carstens, 78, of Holstein were Dec. 28, 2016, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein with the Rev. Matthew R. Martens officiating.

Burial was in the Holstein Cemetery in Holstein.

He died Dec. 21 at home.

Roger Elmer Carstens was born Jan. 13, 1938, to Elmer and Harriett Beyer (Carstens) and raised on their family century farm in Holstein. In high school, he was active in various clubs.

These included school newspaper artist and roles in school plays. He helped with a movie machine and the school handyman.

He was a member of Douglas Doers 4–H Club. After high school, he served in the National Guard for nine years and went active in 1956.

He married Carole Jean Wittrock May 28, 1961. To this union, two children were born, Rory and Rajean. They family made their home on the family farm west of

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She died Dec. 24, 2016.

CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Tyler Parson Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center 301 Loff-Schumann Dr. • 712-368-6139 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS & adult bible study 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship

Holstein.

Roger was a farmer his entire life and also worked for Moser Implement in Holstein. He was very neighborly and was always willing to help a friend in need. He participated in many combining and harvest bees.

He was a handy man, refurbishing his 630 John Deere tractor, building tractor cabs and swapping motors from one vehicle to another.

He is survived by his son, Rory, and wife, Sara, Carstens and their children, Matthew and Darren, all of Holstein, and his daughter, Rajean, and husband, Joe Eddy, and their son, Conner of Spring, Texas.

Also surviving are a sister, Karen Magnuson of McClelland; a sister-in-law, Sheryle and Darwin Ehlers of Holstein; a brother-inlaw, Lyle, and wife, Alice, Wittrock of Holstein; numerous nieces, nephews and relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carole Jean Carstens; his parents-in-law, Hilma and William Wittrock; and a brother-in-law Ronald Magnuson.

Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensenfh.com.

In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey more than 40,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories.

All cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2016 totaled 92 million head, 3 percent above the total in 2015. With declining cattle prices and the lower feed costs, an updated look at cattle numbers across the nation will show how these events have affected rebuilding the herd.

“In January 2016, Iowa’s cattle inventory of 3.95 million head ranked seventh in the U.S. Of the total cattle inventory, 1.23 million were cattle and calves on feed which ranked Iowa fourth in the nation,” said Greg Thessen, director of the NASS Upper Midwest Regional Office.

“Obtaining the current count of cattle will serve as a critical decision-making tool for producers and the entire agriculture indus-

try.”

During the first two weeks of January, Iowa producers will have the opportunity to report their beef and dairy cattle inventories, calf crop, death loss and the number of cattle on feed.

“This information helps producers make timely, informed marketing decisions and plan for herd expansion or reduction,” Thessen explained. “Additionally, the information producers provide helps promote exports, inform the public about the industry, and determine expected future slaughter volume.”

As is the case with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law.

NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only state- and national-level data, ensuring that no individual producer or operation can be identified.

The January cattle report will be released on Jan. 31. This and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

Winter trout stocking begins Jan. 4 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release trout in seven locations this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months.

Trout in this part of the state will be released on Jan. 14, Scharnberg Pond, Spencer, at noon; Jan. 20, Moorland Pond, Fort Dodge, at 11 a.m.; Jan. 20, Big Lake, Council Bluffs, at 3 p.m., and Feb. 4, Bacon Creek, Sioux City, at 1:30 p.m.

The popular program is supported by the sales of the trout fee. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler

with a possession limit of 10.

A family-friendly event is paired with most of the stockings to help anglers have success and fun while fishing.

Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult, but they must limit their catch to one daily limit. The child can purchase a trout fee, which will allow them to catch their own limit.

Winter stocking events are based on favorable weather conditions. Check the DNR Trout Fishing website at www.iowadnr.gov/ Fishing/Trout-Fishing for possible changes.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Timothy Hodges, quit claim deed to Teresa Hunt and Michelle Downing, Lot 11, Block 7, Galva.

Estate of Dorothy Dutler, court officer deed to Donald Dutler Jr., Lorna Uehle and Cynthia Klein, the north 60 acres of the W ½ SW ¼, Section 11, T-89-N, R-40-W; part of the west 35 acres of the E ½ NW ¼; NW ¼ NW ¼; part of the SW ¼ NW ¼ and part of the SW ¼ NW ¼, Griggs Township, Ida County.

Patrick Boyle, special warranty deed to Patrick Boyle trust, Wfr ½, Section 31, T-87-N, R-41-W, with exception, Ida County.

Jonathon and Alicia Nelson, warranty deed to Sandra Hiykel, Lot 1, Block 12, Ida Grove.

Wade Harriman, sheriff, sheriff’s deed to Nationstar Mortgage, Lot 4, Block 17, First Addition, Ida Grove.

Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically.

The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office. Traffic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For

more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traffic charges Speeding Katie Hayden, Schleswig; Cindy Schroeder, Odebolt; Devon Corbin, Ida Grove; Alexis Hansen, Manilla; Tricia Vohs, Holstein; Lealin Wake, Willow Springs, Mo.; Ashley Hansum, Platte, S.D.; Cory Lindgren, Kingsley; Jerry Paulsen, Holstein; Dawn Schuster, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Baylee Steele, Norwalk.

Other Joshua Sundt, Cherokee, striking unattended vehicle.

Ida County deputies make three arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Office has released information on three arrests made during the past week.

On Dec. 22, Alyssa Nicole Behrendsen, 21, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding overdue 30day Ida County mittimus. The original conviction against her was for drug related convictions. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held.

On Dec. 22, the Ida County Sheriff’s Office filed a

charge of possession of drug paraphernalia against William Robert Eakens, 25, of Battle Creek. The charge was filed following a traffic stop in Battle Creek. He was released pending a court appearance.

On Dec. 22, Anthony Eugene Hoyle, 27, of Battle Creek was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Buena Vista County. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office.

Ida County Sheriff’s Log Thursday, Dec. 22 Officers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traffic stops, one call for jail activity and one welfare check.

4:40 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 9:27 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 2:57 p.m.: Non-medical transport 3:06 p.m.: Assistance given at the Ida County Courthouse 3:21 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 1700 block of Eagle Avenue 7:37 p.m.: Property reported found, recovered, returned on Main Street 9:38 p.m.: Warrant served in the 600 block of First Street, arrest made 10:11 p.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse 10:17 p.m.: Noise complaint from the 300 block of Fourth Street 10:50 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer Friday, Dec. 23 Officers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traffic stops, one call for jail activity, one welfare check and one 911 transfer.

12:58 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 300 block of Second Street for unresponsive, not breathing 2:14 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 800 block of Byron Godbersen Drive 7:26 a.m.: Weather warning issued for Ida County 8:57 a.m.: Assisted outside agency 9:43 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Morningside Healthcare Community 9:46 a.m.: Report of vandalism in the 400 block of Forrest Avenue 10:22 a.m.: Assisted motorist in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 11:06 a.m.: Assisted motorist in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:51 a.m.: Emergency transport 12:54 p.m.: Accident reported in the 200 block of Main Street, damages only 12:57 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 1:05 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 1:59 p.m.: Civil dispute reported, non-family in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 2:06 p.m.: Family/custody problems reported in the 500 block of Circle Drive 3:06 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer Saturday, Dec. 24 Officers received 19 calls for

service. Among the calls were four traffic stops, two 911 wrong numbers, one 911 transfer and one abandoned 911 call.

6:12 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 8:22 a.m.: Road hazard reported on Eagle Avenue 8:33 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 800 block of Highway 175 8:36 a.m.: Welfare check requested 9:20 a.m.: Jail activity 2:23 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 300 block of Barnes Street 3:31 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 3:34 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 4:54 p.m.: Property reported recovered, returned in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 6:08 p.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Main Street 6:12 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 Sunday, Dec. 25 Officers received 16 calls for service. Among the calls were three traffic stops and one call to talk to an officer.

1:45 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 500 block of Kastner Drive 2:13 a.m.: Fight in progress reported on Willow Street near Sixth Street 2:39 a.m.: Emergency transport 3:36 a.m.: Emergency transport 5:22 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Willow Dale Wellness Village for chest/heart pain 7:12 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 500 block of Circle Drive for fall 10:16 a.m.: Sex offender registry check in the 400 block of Main Street 11:11 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 2000 block of A Avenue for fall 6:03 p.m.: Medical assistance requested on Highway 175 for breathing problems 8:56 p.m: Weather warning issued for Ida County 11 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of Seventh Street 11:50 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Lubeck Street Monday, Dec. 26 Officers received 14 calls for service. Among the calls were three

traffic stops, one welfare check and one abandoned 911 call.

10:39 a.m.: Jail activity 12:07 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 300 block of Second Street for fall 2:59 p.m: Medical assistance requested in the 2400 block of 640th Street for fall 4:19 p.m.: Emergency transport 4:46 p.m.: Emergency transport 6:38 p.m.: Emergency transport 8:10 p.m.: Report of reckless driving on Highway 20 9:30 p.m.: Vandalism reported in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 9:47 p.m.: Alarm call Tuesday, Dec. 27 Officers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 traffic stops and one call for jail activity.

9:37 a.m.: Call to talk to an officer 10:18 a.m.: Call to talk to an officer 10:56 a.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Highway 20 12:44 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Highway 175 12:48 p.m.: Report of hit and run in the 600 block of First Street 2:09 p.m.: Emergency transport 2:23 p.m.: Parking complaint in the 400 block of Third Street 4:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Indian Avenue 4:30 p.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse, arrest made 4:56 p.m.: Emergency transport 5:49 p.m.: Medical assistance requested for unresponsive/not breathing at Char-Mac 10:38 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 Wednesday, Dec. 28 Officers received 31 calls for service. Among the calls were 19 traffic stops and two calls for jail activity.

2:54 a.m.: Call to talk to an officer 8 a.m.: Traffic control requested in the 200 block of Altona Street 11:56 a.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse 4:44 p.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse 4:58 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Fairlane Street 5:17 p.m.: Non-medical transport 5:33 p.m.: Non-medical transport 7:06 p.m.: Structure/vehicle fire reported in the 6200 block of 300th Street 7:32 p.m.: Emergency transport 9 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of King Street

Vendor fair: A vendor fair was held at the Holstein American Legion Hall Dec. 3 as part of Holstein annual community Christmas celebration. (Advance photo by Bethany Jones)

The Alternative

by Fritz Groskruger Fluid and contradictory policy 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 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 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?

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.

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Ridge View FFA Officer spotlight Ridge View sports Hallie Mentzer is president of the Ridge View FFA Chapter, and her favorite FFA memory is making it to State FFA Convention in Ames, in the contest, Conduct of Meetings, her sophomore year.

She has been involved in many FFA activities throughout her high school career. This includes district, state and national conventions, soup suppers, banquets, food pantries, FFA cookouts, petting zoos during the summer and the Ida County Safety Day. She has also participated in the COLT and 360 degree leadership conferences held throughout the Northwest District.

Other activities Mentzer has been involved in are volleyball, basketball, softball, mock trial, dance marathon committee, student senate, student council, Friends of Rachel, National Honor Society and AAU volleyball.

Her future plans are to attend Iowa State University next fall and

major in animal science.

Her favorite quote is “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

– Theodore Roosevelt

Ida County Republicans host dinner Hallie Mentzer

RVHS posts honor roll The following is the Ridge View High School honor roll for the first trimester of the 2016-17 school year.

Seniors 4.0 Amanda Bruns, Cole Degan, Madisen Grieme and Harlee Wagoner.

Seniors 3.0-3.99 Alex Bailey, Samantha Bailey, Darby Baillie, Grace Boyle, Jordan Draper, Evan Else, Autumn Fox, Christopher Gardner, Maurianna Jepsen, Sidney Johnson, Aimee Kell, JoAna Loera, Karin Mendoza, Hallie Mentzer, Madelyn Mitchell, Jonathan Pickhinke, Randy Redding, Katrina Van Norman and Colton Wunschel.

Juniors 4.0 Katie Brinkman, Alexa Phillips, Elizabeth Pickhinke, Andrew Snyder, Paige Todd and Brittney Vincent.

Juniors 3.0-3.99 Jaeden Albers, Juan Amezcua, Nelson Bernardes de Souza Filho, Kolton Blum, Hailey Brenner, Andres Carbajal, Kaitlyn Currie, Colin Cuthrell, Sierra Deck, Megan Drey, Cloe Droegmiller, Lance Else, Jaxon Franken, Kevin Herrera, Paige Hill, Erin Johnson, Drew Knapp, Kathleen Kreutz, Maranda Lange, Evan Leuschen, Jonathan Madsen, Kyra Martin, Brady Meyer, Trenton Miller, Jacob Mitchell, Trentin Moeller, Markus Muller, Esmeralda Najera, Arianna Parra, Kelby Regennitter,

The Ridge View High School varsity basketball and wrestling teams get back in action this week following the Christmas break.

Ridge View’s wrestling team will travel to Sloan to take on Kingsley-Pierson and Westwood this Thursday at 6 p.m.

The Ridge View basketball teams will play Westwood in Sloan this Friday. The girls’ team enters the contest with a 6-2 record while the boys are 3-5.

The Raptor hoopsters will host Storm Lake in Schaller next Monday, Jan. 9.

Braleigh Schossow, Kyle Snyder, Olivya Vondrak, Julie Wood and Macy Wunschel.

Sophomores 4.0 Gracie Chance, Madeline Else, Rahcel Kenny, Ashley Kestel and Anna Schmitt.

Sophomores 3.0-3.99 Brooklyn Albers, Samuel Ashley, Kassandra Barker, Maggie Bendixen, Matthew Brosamle, Evan Cockerham, Logan Cuthrell, Austin Degen, Emerson Else, Adorable Epps, Chase Evans, Jill Galvin, Dakota Hankinson, Abigayle Hansen, Pascual Huerta, Lauren Johnson, Mercedes Juelfs, Jacob Kliegl, Kennedy Mason, Beth Meyer, Ezra Miller, Kara Richard, Austin Ronfeldt, Brett Taylor, Jacob Tokheim and Renae Wiese.

Freshman 4.0 McKenna Albers, Cassandra Allen, Russell Brummer, Jordan Grothe, Kylie Humlicek, Kate Kofmehl, Hannah Rosemeyer, Sarah Stamp, Katlyn Wiese and Kenzee Wunschel.

Freshman 3.0-3.99 Beth Bailey, Hanna Blackmore, Jade Coggins, Jacob Constancio, Yesenia DeLaO, Jaden Droegmiller, Logan Gross, Taya Hinkeldey, Veronica Kron, Taylor Major, Coriyel McCray, Alex Movall, Tate Phillips, Connor Pickhinke, Grant Schmidt, Brayden Stowater, Rayann Volkert, Zachary Wood and Nathan Yockey.

Ida County Republicans are hosting a celebration and appreciation dinner Saturday, Jan. 21 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Boulders Conference Center in Holstein.

The event will include a catered dinner, live entertainment and dancing. Cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple. Please RSVP to 712-389-1946 or 319-560-9887 before Monday, Jan. 16.

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Greetings, moviegoers. The new release has changed for this coming weekend – stay tuned to when we will be showing “Rogue One.” In the meantime, “Sing” is another fantastic, animated film that’s lots of fun for moviegoers of any age.

“Grumpy Old Men” is another winter treat of a classic – come for some great laughs.

Show times “Sing”—Friday (Jan. 6) - 7 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 7) – 1, 3:45 and 7 p.m. and Sunday (Jan. 8) – 3:45 p.m.

“Sing” (PG)—Dapper Koala Buster Moon presides over a oncegrand theater that has fallen on hard times. An eternal optimist, and a bit of a scoundrel, he loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Facing the crumbling of his life’s ambition, he takes one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition. Five contestants emerge: a mouse, a timid elephant, a pig, a gorilla and a punk-

rock porcupine.

“Grumpy Old Men”—Sunday (Jan. 8) - 7 p.m., Monday (Jan. 9) – 7 p.m. and Tuesday (Jan. 10) – 7 p.m.

“Grumpy Old Men” (Classic, 1993)—Jack Lemmon is John Gustafson, an ice-fishing Minnesota native who has been feud-

In Ida County—

O’Brien County MidAmerican Energy completes Wind X Project bald eagle event With the completion of the Ida Grove wind farm in Ida County and the O’Brien wind farm in O’Brien County, MidAmerican Energy Company wrapped up work on two major projects adding 551 megawatts of wind generation capacity for customers.

“We are proud to do business in a state that leads the nation in the percentage of energy generated from wind,” said Michael Fehr, vice president, resource development for MidAmerican Energy.

“Wind is a key element of our balanced approach to energy generation because it’s a renewable and clean source of energy.”

Work on the Wind X project began in spring 2016 and the turbines were commissioned in early December. The turbines are fully operational and delivering energy to customers, including electricity generated from clean energy produced right here in Iowa, using an abundant resource that has no fuel costs associated with it.

MidAmerican Energy customers have some of the lowest electricity prices in the U.S., according to information released in June 2016 by the Edison Electric Institute.

The national average retail price for electricity is 10.68 cents/kWh. MidAmerican Energy’s average retail price is 6.78 cents/kWh – nearly 37 percent lower than the rest of the country.

The Ida Grove project is the first wind farm built in Ida County, while the O’Brien wind project is the second major development for MidAmerican Energy in O’Brien County.

The Wind X project will provide more than $115 million in landowner payments each year and more than $160 million in property tax revenues over the next 30 years. Wind X was built at no net cost to the company’s customers and will help stabilize electric rates over the long term. It also demonstrates MidAmerican Energy’s commitment to lessening the

environmental impact of its operations.

There are 134 turbines at the Ida Grove wind project that will add 301 megawatts of generation capacity and 104 turbines were built at the O’Brien wind project for 250 megawatts of generation capacity.

MidAmerican Energy’s wind projects foster economic development and support local communities in Iowa. To date, MidAmerican Energy has paid nearly $65 million in Iowa property taxes – funds distributed to local schools and public improvements – and more than $69 million in payment to Iowa landowners.

MidAmerican Energy has wind farms in operation or under construction in 23 Iowa counties.

The company has partnered with more than 2,400 Iowa landowners. At the end of 2016, MidAmerican Energy’s wind assets in Iowa will include more than 2,020 turbines.

Iowa Virtual Academy offers a tuition-free academic option for students who seek alternatives to a traditional brick and mortar education. Lessons are accessed online and each student is supported by a highly-qualified, Iowa certified teacher who monitors student progress while providing professional insight and instruction.

Teachers communicate with students via phone, email and the online classroom technology in order to provide a highly individualized approach that helps prepare students for post-

graduation career or college success.

The IAVA high school program offers more than 150 core, elective and advanced placement courses designed to let students enjoy a high school program tailored to their goals and abilities.

Subjects like language arts, history, math and science are available as honors or AP level courses, and students have access to a wide selection of electives such as world languages and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses designed to give them a head start on job skills.

The program differs from traditional schooling as students are able to receive an individualized education and personalized, one-to-one support. Classes do not take places inside a structured

building, but inside the comfort of your own home.

The program follows a traditional school year and you can expect your child to spend five to six hours a day on coursework and homework.

There are also field trips and other opportunities for students to socialize and interact with other online schooling students.

IAVA will host several online and in person events in January and February to help parents learn more about the program in advance of the March 1 deadline.

Event dates and locations can be found on the school’s event calendar on the website listed below.

For more information about Iowa Virtual Academy and the application process, visit www. iava.k12.com.

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Story walk: A winter themed story walk now lines the walking trails in Moorehead Park. The story walk, which features a story that unfolds on storyboards that line the trail, is a joint program of the Ida County Conservation Board and the Ida Grove Public Library. (Advance photo)

A bald eagle watching event will be held at the Prairie Heritage Center, 4931 Yellow Ave., Peterson, in O’Brien County March 4.

The Prairie Heritage Center features an elevated viewing deck.

Christina Roelofs from Saving Our Avian Resources will be bringing a live bald eagle to the event. Bring your camera and take advantage of this amazing opportunity to see a majestic bald eagle from an arm’s length. Roelofs will talk about the bird’s special adaptations and give other information about their current population status.

For more information, call Charlene Elyea at 712-295-7200.

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Iowa Virtual Academy open enrollment now available for Iowa students Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA), an online public school program of the Clayton Ridge Community School District, is open for enrollment for the 2017-18 school year.

Enrollment is open to students in grades K-12 who reside anywhere in Iowa, however families must submit an application before the state’s open enrollment deadline of March 1.

Submitting an open enrollment application does not commit students to enrolling in the fall, but does provide them the option to at a later date.

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