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Vol. 42, No. 27 Ida Grove, Iowa

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Wednesday,, July 5, 2017 Wednesday

OABCIG approves reorganization petition

News GLIMPSE Horn Memorial to open inpa ent unit Page 3

Pain program coming to Galva Page 3

From our backyard Page 5

Ida Co. Fair schedule Page 6

Odebolt na ve to lead chemical co. Page 7 Photos by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Fishing contest winners

Freedom Rock: Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II was in Holstein early last week to paint Ida County’s Freedom Rock located near Char-Mac Assisted Living’s facility on Highway 20 in Holstein. Sorensen will travel the state of Iowa until a Freedom Rock is placed in each county. The local Freedom Rock was made possible by the collaboration and effort of all the American Legion Posts in the county. Above, is the front of the rock and below is the backside of the rock.

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Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District effective July 1, 2018 by voting to approve the petition for reorganization at a special election. “This decision will provide a solid foundation for our school district so that our communities will be able to continue to provide the best possible learning opportunities and programs for all of our children, with a high quality staff housed in the best possible facilities and utilizing high quality equipment and technology in a financially stable environment for the long term.” Kenealy said, “In the near future the two school boards (continued on page 3)

Mountain lion killed on farm near Galva

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Voters from the OdeboltArthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Districts approved the reorganization petition June 27 on the third attempt, according to unofficial results. O-A approved the reorganization petition with 418 yes votes and 163 no votes. BC-IG approved the reorganization petition with 540 yes votes and 70 no votes. O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy said, “On Tuesday, June 27, the patrons of the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the patrons of the Battle Creek-Ida Community School District made the decision to merge their two school districts and become the

School board filing begins July 10 Persons interested in running for open seats on area school boards may begin iling nomination papers Monday, July 10. Battle Creek-Ida Grove has three board members with expiring terms. They are Crystal Endrulat, District 1; Jeff Rasmussen, District 2 and Danika Hinkeldey, District 3. Hinkeldey has taken out papers for District 3. Persons interested in running for the school board must reside in the director district they are seeking election, must ile an af idavit of candidacy and must complete a nomination petition with at least 28 signatures from eligible voters in the BC-IG School District. BC-IG nomination papers are available from school board secretary Kathy Leonard, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the central of ice, 900 John Montgomery Dr., Ida Grove, or by emailing Leonard at kleonard@oabcig. org.

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Director district maps are available on the school website at oabcig.org or at the central of ice or on the Iowa Secretary of State’s website at http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/maps/SchDist.html. Odebolt-Arthur has two directors with expiring terms. They are Joey Hoe ling and Ryan Schroeder, both at-large. O-A nomination papers are available at the Odebolt-Arthur building, 600 S. Maple St. in Odebolt, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or at the central of ice in Ida Grove at 900 John Montgomery Dr. or by emailing board secretary Kathy Leonard at kleonard@oabcig.org. Fourteen signatures are required from eligible voters in the O-A School District. Petition papers and af idavits are due to the board secretaries by 5 p.m. Aug. 3. The school board election is Sept. 12. Galva-Holstein has four members with expiring terms. They are Jamie Whitmer, Dis-

trict 1, David Kistenmacher, District 3; Don Friedrichsen, District 4 and Kyle Bennett, District 6. Persons interested in running for the school board must reside in the director district they are seeking election, must ile an af idavit of candidacy and must complete a nomination petition with at least 19 signatures from voters in the G-H School District. G-H nomination papers are available from school board secretary Natalie Kliegl, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the central of ice in Holstein or by emailing Kliegl at nkliegl@rvraptors.org. Schaller-Crestland has two members with expiring terms. They are Alan Movall, District 1 and Tim DeLance, District 2. S-C nomination papers are available at the central of ice in Schaller Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays, from 8 a.m. to noon. Persons interested in running for the school board (continued on page 3)

Of icers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were called to dispatch a mountain lion from a farm near Galva, in northeast Ida County Tuesday, June 27. The situation arose after a neighboring livestock producer discovered a dead calf that showed evidence consistent with an attack by a large cat late the previous week. Repeated calls were placed to 911 Monday evening, June 26 by a nearby landowner who discovered the cat. DNR of icers use lethal action as the last resort option in these situations and every effort is made to humanely remove the animal. “White-tailed deer and other wild animals, particularly the weak or injured, are often the preferred prey. But in this situation, it appears this mountain lion has targeted young livestock and livestock

producers are well within their rights to protect their livelihood,” said Bruce Trautman, deputy director with the Iowa DNR. This is the irst con irmed female mountain lion in Iowa. There is no physical evidence that she has produced any young. The Iowa DNR will collect teeth, tissue samples for genetic analysis and examine the stomach contents of the 88-pound animal. This is the fourth mountain lion killed in Iowa and the most recent since 2013 when a four-year old male was shot in Sioux County. Since 1995, there have been 21 con irmed mountain lions in Iowa. Western South Dakota and Nebraska have been the genetic source for the lions killed in Iowa. Mountain lions are not listed as a furbearer and have no protected status in Iowa.

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Mountain lion: This female mountain lion was shot and killed by officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Tuesday, June 27 near Galva in Ida County.

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Theatre wall collapse: The back wall of the King Theatre collapsed Thursday around 7 p.m. The collapse may have been caused by a sinkhole under the alley directly behind the building. The theatre was undergoing renovations for a possible December reopening.Volunteers have been working in the building on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Because of the threat of severe weather in the area Thursday, workers had left the building early. Due to an early deadline for the Fourth of July, the Courier was printed on Friday. At press time there were no definite plans on how to proceed with the theatre. According to a Long Live the King Facebook post the renovation committee is in the process of “coordinating efforts to shore up the back of the roof to make the building structurally safe.” A screen of some kind will be erected to keep people, animals and rain out until the wall is repaired.

IG council acts on permits The Ida Grove City Council met in special session June 28. Mayor Devlun Whiteing was absent. Iowa Retail Permits for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/ vapor were approved for Ida Liquor, Cenex, Pronto, Sportsman’s, Food Pride, Dollar General and Ida Grove

Country Club. A resolution was approved agreeing to be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Pleasant Valley Trail for its intended us and to justify the project in public use for 20 years following project completion per the Iowa State Recre-

ational Trails Program. A grant application was submitted June 29 for an Iowa Department of Transportation Recreational Trails Program grant to repair the trail. The council approved purchasing a new door for the King Theatre for $1,200.

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Members of the King Theatre Renovation Board met Wednesday, June 21, in the meeting room of United Bank of Iowa. Those present were Becky Bruning, Kim Claussen, Dough Clough, Ryan Goodman, Cheryl Gosch, Lori Phillips, Traci Van Houten and Beth Wolterman. The city will maintain ownership of the King Theatre Gosch updated the group on the status of funds. It was decided a subcommittee needed to be formed to brainstorm how to acquire at least 50,000 more in individual donations. The board discussed their garden party and art walk. The event will take place July 8, in the garden of Ken and Darts Harskamp, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can walk through the garden, take in the lowers and Ken’s art, as well as enjoy treats and refreshments made by Darts. Bruning is continuing to collect recipes for the group’s cookbook fundraiser. Clough will continue to send out alumni challenge letters. Phillips discussed plans for a car show. She spoke with Bill Wonder of Onawa who told her when his group puts on a car show they spend 6,000 to 10,000 to promote the event, hire bands and have goodie bags for each car, to name a few highlights. The group decided that to plan an event of that caliber, they would need a few months. They plan to create the event for next summer. Goodman approached both Northstar Community Credit Union and VT Industries about major donor roles. Clough is working with the ambulance to get them bids for ADA compliant ixtures, as that is where they would like their donation to go.

The group decided to pair selling memorabilia with a future event. Clough is to present to the Enhance Iowa Grant board on July 12. Goodman mentioned the AllState Neighborhood Assist Grant which has a giving potential of 25, 000. The board looked at options for a new marquee.

In new business, Van Houten presented the board with an opportunity to partner with Sportability, a program that specializes in adaptive sports. Van Houten said she would update the board as she collects more information on the matter. The King Theatre Renovation Board will meet again July 5, at 5:15 p.m. in the United Bank of Iowa meeting room.

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City hall staff: Ida Grove City Hall has seen some changes in staff in the past year. Ida Grove city hall staff are, from left: Heather Sweeden, deputy administrator; Marc Dennison, city administrator and Jane Petersen, administrative assistant. City hall hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Charlie Delaney presents pain program Charlie Delaney, nurse anesthetist, will be presenting information free to the public on Horn Memorial Hospital’s pain clinic Thursday, July 20, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at The Meeting Place in Galva. Delaney offers pain services at Horn Memorial Hospital on Monday through Thursday with a physician referral. Horn’s pain clinic is different from others in that Delaney provides a compre-

hensive evaluation of your pain and treatment options prior to his treatment intervention. Commonly treated problems include shooting pain down leg, back pain, arthritis, shingles and fibromyalgia. Some of Horn Memorial Hospital services offered include pain evaluations, epidural steroid injections, sacroiliac joint injections, facet injections and trigger point injections.

Core Principals and Organizational Structure as well as Ida County 4-H membership and participation trends. Committee reports The personnel committee reported they held employee reviews and they went well. Program updates Johnk gave an update on the numerous summer camps that have been held and that will be held this summer. New business After discussion, the council approved a 3 percent wage increase for all employees effective July 1. A new memorandum of understanding was approved between Woodbury County Extension District and Monona, Plymouth, Ida and Cherokee Counties Extension Districts to obtain additional program support by funding an Extension Master Gardener/Regional Food CAED Coordinator position from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019, at a cost of

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$2,300 each year. A proposal was reviewed asking for inancial support for the Master Gardener Certi ication Program. After discussion, the council okayed a plan to offer $100 scholarships for the irst 12 participants to sign up for the program. Announcements Rohlk reported he has been in conversation with Noteboom Implement regarding the use of a Gator for staff to use during the fair. He hoped for a de inite answer by June 23. There are 123 4-Her’s registered this year. Youth development fee donors are still being sought to cover the fees for the 4-Her’s. Rohlk and Butcher have a few contacts to make yet, with the hope of securing all additional funding needed to cover the fees. The next meeting will be Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Tammy Neubauer secretary

Area residents screened to prevent strokes Thirty-two individuals took part in a stroke screening wellness event at The Meeting Place in Galva on June 27. The Stroke Detection Plus Sioux Falls, S.D. team traveled to northwest Iowa to offer complete wellness profiles, which included tests such as ultrasound screening for stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. They also offered EKG’s to detect atrial fibrillation. The testing process took an average of 10 minutes to complete and men and women of all ages took part in the wellness event. Several thyroid nodules and irregular heartbeats were found, so these preventative screens do more than just look for carotid blockages. “We were pleased that no one was instantly referred to a doctor for emergency critical blockages, but several people had moderate

carotid blockages, which is 20 percent to 45 percent, so it was really good that these individuals came in to be tested and can talk to their family physician about their results,” said Anne Johnson, local coordinator. “This is Sole 2 Soul fitness center’s third time hosting Stroke Detection Plus in Galva, and we are thankful that

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op a process that will allow the new district to maintain and honor the history and accomplishments of the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District over the years while at the same time begin the new chapter of the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District. “Again, thanks to all who participated in the process and helped to make this decision possible.” The revenue purpose statement was approved by BC-IG voters with 535 yes and 60 no votes. O-A voters cast 424 yes and 155 no votes for the revenue purpose statement. Following are unofficial results.

BC-IG Question A—Reorganization: Battle Creek—92 yes, 41 no. Absentee—four yes, one no. Ida Grove—420 yes, 25 no. Absentee—24 yes, three no. Question B—Revenue Purpose Statement: Battle Creek—98 yes, 37 no. Absentee—four yes, one no. Ida Grove—408 yes, 20 no. Absentee—25 yes, two no. A total of 22.66 percent, or 614, of BC-IG’s 2,710 registered voters went to the polls. O-A Question A—Reorganization: O-A pollingplace—388 yes, 154 no. Absentee—30 yes, nine no. Question B—Revenue Purpose Statement: O-A polling place—396 yes, 144 no. Absentee—28 yes, 11 no.

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(continued from front page) must reside in the director district they are seeking election, must ile an af idavit of candidacy and must complete a nomination petition with at

least 20 signatures from voters in the S-C School District. Ridge View (Galva-Holstein/ Schaller-Crestland) superintendent Jon Wiebers would like to meet any potential can-

didates to go over what the role is of a school board member. If possible, candidates are asked to stop by the of ice in person to get their candidacy papers.

Horn Memorial to open inpatient unit

Extension council reviews several items The Ida County Extension Council met on June 21 at the Extension of ice for its regular meeting. In attendance were council members Tammy Neubauer, Andrew Butcher, Connie Werner, June Knop, Val Georg and Kyle Rohlk. Regional Extension Education Director Terry Janssen, County Youth Coordinator Laura Johnk and 4-H Youth Program Specialist Brenda Welch were also present. Members absent were Jeff Miesner, Kyle McBride and Denise VanDusen. The consent agenda items including the minutes of the March 16 meeting and staff written reports were approved. The treasurer’s report and vouchers were approved. The amount spent to date since July 1, 2016 is $173,646. Operating checks and electronic fund transfers in the amount of $8,735 were approved. Open forum Welch reviewed the 4-H

(continued from front page) will meet to begin the process of creating the initial school board for the new school district. As those deliberations begin we will continue to keep you informed about the details of the process in as timely a manner as possible. “On behalf of the two school districts I want to thank the many individuals who participated in the reorganization process and helped to make this decision possible. It is now incumbent on all of us to make sure that the reorganization is implemented with fidelity while at the same time respecting the position of each individual no matter what side of the issue they were on. “Finally we need to devel-

their staff travels hundreds of miles to rural communities to offer these preventative tests to keep us healthy,” she added. To find a Stroke Detection Plus event in your area or read some customer testimonials, visit http://www. strokedetectionplus.com/ stroke-detection-plus-testimonials.html.

Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove will host an open house for its new inpatient unit Wednesday, July 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. The public is welcome to tour the new facility and to enjoy ice cream sundaes. The new inpatient unit is designed for 17 private patient rooms, with one of the rooms slightly larger to accommodate two beds if needed. Other features of the new inpatient unit design include: •A centralized nurse’s station that serves as the hub of the unit, with the rooms

surrounding it in a racetrack fashion. •A new physician dictation area right off of the nurse’s station. •A staff lounge that can double as a meeting room or nurse report room. •A family room or solarium at the north end of the unit overlooking the golf course with a kitchenette, table, computer and comfortable furniture. •Ample natural light – at the nurse’s station, as well as large windows inside the patient rooms.

•Motorized window shades (controlled by the patient) and a small dorm-sized refrigerator for family to use inside the patient rooms. •A new nurse-call light system with updated technology. •Two rooms will feature an over-head ceiling lift to accommodate larger or immobile patients to assist in patient and staff safety. •An outdoor courtyard space that will have a walking path, benches along the path, covered dining or seating areas, landscaping and a water fountain feature.

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Heritage Days Car Show: The top 10 place winners at the Ida Grove Heritage Days Car Show June 23 were (in order of placing) Kerry Reinhart, Odebolt (1952 GMC Panel); Steve Bode, Schaller (1956 Chevy Bel Air); Robert Knapton, Alta (1958 Ford Fairlane); Merle and Dixie Lansink, Ida Grove (1961 Chevy four-door Impala); Wyatt Bandow, Manilla (1928 Ford Model A); David and Donna Forbes, Ida Grove (1966 Dodge Charger); Doug Rowedder, Denison (1970 Chevy Chevelle SS); Lola Rowedder, Denison (1958 Ford Fairlane); Robert Litwiller, Rockwell City (1961 Chevy Impala) and Tim Renze, Carroll (1974 Plymouth Cuda).

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Ida Grove Rec Center Moorehead Roots: James Edson Moorehead, the late father of Myrtle Koepke and Loraine Messer, spent many days in the grove under the Indian burial tree while he was living. (Photo courtesy of The Des Moines Register.)

Out of the Past Forty years ago The 1977 oat harvest is almost a month early, compared to normal years in northwest Iowa. Oats that usually mature late in July were being harvested before the July 4 weekend. Early oat yields have been reported from 85 to 105 bushels an acre. The bushel weight of the grain is slightly below normal. Most farmers with oat acres expect to have their 1977 crops harvested before traditional harvest time later this month. Ida County of icials got a plaque last week from the Iowa Concrete Paving Association marking the county’s 100th mile of concrete paving on rural roads. Ida County is only one of four counties in the country to complete 100 miles of concrete paving, and all four of those counties are in Iowa. Thirty years ago The Ida County Historical Society continued discussion on the fate of the old Stagecoach Inn at Moorehead Park during its annual meeting. The group is still weighing options of restoring the inn or

demolishing it. Starting in the 1840s, stagecoaches lourished in Ida County through the 1860s. Battle Creek Superintendent LeRoy Ortman submitted his resignation to the Battle Creek School Board Sunday afternoon during a special meeting. The resignation is effective July 15. Ortman has held the position at Battle Creek for 21 years. Twenty years ago “Norma” a 13-foot, 65pound Burmese python is the newest addition to the Battle Hill Museum in Battle Creek. Norma will be on display at the museum during the spring and summer months. Dennis Laughlin, museum curator, noted the female snake is very docile and fairly easy to work with. The museum also has a similar sized male python, but it is more aggressive and won’t be on display until it becomes more accustomed to its new surroundings. Construction of a 3,000square foot addition to the Odebolt Public Library has begun. The addition will be joined to the east wall of the

Field-Carnegie building. Ten years ago Invenergy met recently with nearly 60 landowners in Ida Grove to explain their proposed wind farm in Ida County. The company is proposing to erect between 66 and 133 wind turbines in an area encompassing Gar ield, Grant and Hayes Townships in an area south of Battle Creek and Ida Grove. One or two more meetings are being planned to talk to other landowners that could it into the project, nearly 180 in all. The board of directors of Maple River Energy LLC will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on July 18 for its soybean crush plant and biodiesel production facility south of Galva. Ida County Engineer Ed Tice met with the Arthur City Council to discuss improvements to M31 leading to the entrance of the ethanol plant. Tice noted the city received a RISE grant totaling $246,000. Tice said the right-hand turning lane off Highway 175 will have to be added to the project.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth football and volleyball forms were due July 3. There is now a late fee. Farmer’s market meal will be served by the rec center on July 6. Proceeds go toward the outdoor movie, which will be held on July 16 featuring “The Secret Life of Pets.” Cardboard boat races will be held at the outdoor pool on Aug. 26. Pick up a registration form at the rec center. The Doggie Dip at the outdoor pool will be held on Aug. 27. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership.

es Darci Boling and Sara Jensen will host fourth and ifth grade athletes from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information or to register visit www.nwipremier.com. Ambush Basketball Camp: We will host the Ambush Basketball Camp again this summer on July 14 for students irst–12th grade: eighth-12th grade from 8 to 11 a.m., fourth through seventh grade from 11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m., irst through third grade from 2:303:45 p.m. To register contact Lohff-Schumann. Culpepper and Merriweather Circus: Be sure to mark your calendars and join us under the big top tent Sunday, July 30 as we welcome back the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus crew. Tickets and show times will be available soon. Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Mem-

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Simple freezer meal workshop. Participants will make 10-12 meals together that are great for grilling this summer. Arrival set up time is 5:30 p.m. and we will start assembling meals at 6 p.m. Horn Memorial Hospital pain services program: Charlie Delaney, nurse anesthetist, will be presenting information on Horn Memorial Hospital’s pain Clinic on Thursday, July 20 at 1:30 pm at The Meeting Place in Galva. Delaney offers pain services Monday through Thursday with a physician re-

ferral. Call 282-4426 to register for this free wellness program. Zumba: Zumba runs through July 19. These 50-minute cardio dance classes are taught by certi ied Zumba instructor Christi Ladwig of Ida Grove. Step aerobics/weight circuits: Step aerobics and weight training circuits run through July 20. Yoga: A seven-week session of yoga runs through July 24. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Farmers Market: Our community Farmers Market will run every Tuesday from 4–7 p.m. through October. We are currently seeking vendors of any kind. If interested, contact Lohff-Schumann 368-4817. Art camp: This summer art camp is for children through ifth grade students hosted by professional artist Roxy Stevenson. Camp dates are July 17–20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. To register, contact Lohff-Schumann. Fall pre-registration dance: Pre-registration for our fall dance program with professional instructor, Tina Mason is happening now. Co-ed softball: Only the irst 12 teams to register for the 2017 co-ed softball league will be accepted. Intro to volleyball camp: Aug. 7–9 Premier Volleyball Coach-

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Area youth a end vet science camps

by Doug Clough “This is my most special place in all the world. Once a place touches you like that, the wind never blows so cold again.”—Dr. Archibald Graham aka “Moonlight” Graham from W.P Kinsella’s novel Shoeless Joe. On the walls of my writing hut, I have many photos and memorabilia that say something about who I am: a Clough family photo in front of a barn my grandfather built, a Stewart Copeland signed 45 rpm of the Police’s “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” and a framed photo of fellow author Mark Twain; none, however, speak to the turning pages of my life as a framed map of Leech Lake, gifted to me by my good friend Kurt Brown of Battle Creek. Brown and I have been friends since teaching together at BC-IG High School in the mid-‘90s; my departure from teaching to industry career could not dampen our friendship, one connected in large part to our af inity for this Walker, Minn., area lake. To understand the importance of this map, you must lash back to a boyish, freckle-faced boy sitting in the back seat of a 1976 faux-wood paneled Ford Gran Torino heading north with his family; that exact map was in my lap, and I poured over the map and its many facts. It is in the Chippewa National Forest. It has 640 miles of shoreline. And of all the resorts labeled on the map, it had our resort: Brindley’s Harbor Resort. Why does the trip take so long? Brown, 55, knows such anticipation. Unbeknownst to both of us, we vacationed in that same Walker, Minn., area for years. Brown’s grandfather owned a cabin on the east side of Leech Lake where he spent summers during his wonder years. When the cabin became part of Carlson’s Resort in 1979, Brown’s family often rented out all four cabins for their family vacations. Brown even named his chocolate Labrador “Brevik” after the town closest to his grandfather’s cabin. When Brown married, he took the tradition to his own family beginning in 1990; his wife Kim, son Christian and daughter Erin spent time each summer at Carlson’s until 2005 when they decided to explore other resorts. In 2014, the couple began leasing a cabin at South Walker Bay Resort where they enjoy more time at the lake now that Brown no longer coaches softball. “My earliest memory of the lake,” said Erin, “was Grandpa Brown taking me on boat rides. I told him once that I

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Backyard: Erin and a fish she caught in 2003. wanted to ride all around the lake; I really didn’t understand how far that was, but Grandpa didn’t call me out on it. He just took me on a long boat ride and let me believe we traveled that whole 640 miles of shoreline.” Over the years, Erin ished the east side of Leech with her family. Her favorite tasting ish are walleye and perch. Her least favorite is rock bass. “Dad doesn’t like cleaning those,” she said. “I remember the years when there was bad ishing; the cormorants were eating up all the perch, and the walleyes had nothing to eat.” The Glenwood Algebra II teacher has an eye for detail and a heart for her lake, much like her father. And that’s how she decided on a destination wedding… not Mexico, or Italy or the south of France. Erin and her inance Cory, fellow dog lover, and outdoorsman – chose South Walker Bay to become Mr. and Mrs. Herrmann on June 17. “When Cory and I started to talk about where to get married, we discussed Battle Creek and his hometown of Eagle Grove,” said Erin. “Do we get married in between our hometowns? “When I was old enough to start dreaming about my wedding day, I wanted to get married at the lake. When I presented it to Cory, he was all for it; he’s the park of icer for Lake Icaria at Corning. We were both very excited when we made the inal choice.” Anyone who vacations in northern Minnesota in June knows that the weather is always a question mark. If you’re a betting man, you lay your money on cold temps and a good deal of rain. We lake folks, however, are a hopeful bunch and believe with all of our hearts that the swim raft will be there in blazing sun and warmth just waiting for the wedding party to show up. The harsh truth of the matter is that reality isn’t a dayby-day weather forecast but hour-by-hour, minute-byminute Tweet by the National

Weather Service. The Lake gods love to mess with Leech Lake vacationers in June, and even more so for Leech Lake lovers about to be married. “Let’s just say that Erin was a bit worried about her outdoor lakefront wedding for more than a few days” said Brown. My wife and I drove up to Walker in torrential downpours the morning of the wedding day, slowing down to 40 mph just to see a few feet ahead of the Subaru. With Han Solo delivery, I muttered, “I have a bad feeling about this.” My optimistic wife reminded me that June Leech Lake weather could be ickle both ways. We arrived at the waterfront 15 minutes before show time and were pleased that no drops had fallen in the vicinity of the wedding tent—a tent only for the audience, the wedding party would be out in the elements. To my left, I noticed a young woman dressed for a Cancun wedding, apparently as weather hopeful as my good wife. A strong breeze blew white caps on the lake. We settled in with two other couples from Ida Grove, ominous clouds to the west. And then the eagle came. It catapulted in slow motion for all who were accustomed to staring into the waters patiently waiting for a majestic happening that sometimes never comes. Over the years, I have seen muskie jump, loons dive, and sunsets aplenty, but I’ve never seen an eagle— stark white tail feathers against the dark water with awe-inspiring white head— dive in feet irst and come up with its food, the unsuspecting ish. Christian ushered his mother down the slope to the lake front, and the wedding began. The scantily clad young lady knew she was not in Cancun, her gallant boyfriend wrapping her in a sweater. Vows and kisses were exchanged. Erin—who I irst met with her father at Mary’s Kitchen in Ida Grove years ago —got her June Leech Lake wedding, complete with unfathomable weather. I’m guessing—in re lection—she would not have had it any other way. At the reception, Brown and his daughter had their customary father and daughter dance. Suddenly, the rain came in torrents over the Bluewater Lodge, and the lake became a haze behind a sheet of water. Brown shed a few raindrops of his own to which he was certainly entitled. It’s not every family that is lucky enough to embrace its past and a new union in a place where the wind may blow but never blows cold.

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Vet Camp 2: Ida County Extension offered two vet science camps recently. Participants at vet camp two were, front from left: Mallory Moore, Margo McMillen and Marley Smith. Back row: Rayann Volkert, Lauren McMillen, Leyton Rohlk and Cole Jochims.

Thirteen youth participated in two different Vet Science Camps during the week of June 19 at ISU Extension and Outreach – Ida County. The youth learned about care and handling of various animals, anatomy of animals, injections, how to make incisions and sutures and how to draw blood. A local veterinarian visited them from Valley Veterinary Center where they learned basic evaluation steps at a vet visit and asked lots of questions. To demonstrate what they learned, the campers wrote and choreographed a skit to present to their parents. The camps were taught by STEM and vet science educator Kari Etherington. Etherington shared that the goals of the camp include, allowing youth to participate in real-world basic-level veterinary skills as well as to provide an opportunity to see irst-hand where and how veterinarians work. She will also be teaching crime and spy science camp at the Ida County Extension Of ice in August. For more information about this camp, contact the Ida County Extension and Outreach Of ice at 712-364-3003.

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Vet Camp 1: Ida County Extension offered two vet science camps recently. Here, Kiara Luscombe and Elizabeth Schimmer work together to label the different parts of a dog.

Greetings, moviegoers. Playing at the State for two weekends: “Wonder Woman” (PG-13). Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained warrior. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, she leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Thrilling, earnest, and buoyed by Gal Gadot’s charismatic performance, Wonder Woman succeeds in

spectacular fashion. Clocking in at two hours, 21 minutes you’ll want to be early to catch the previews. Coming soon: “Despicable Me 3” (G), “Snatched” (R), “Cars 3” (PG), “Dunkirk” (R),

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Ida County Fair oﬀers exhibits, shows, ac vi es The Ida County Fair is set for Wednesday through Monday, July 19-24. Season tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students (eight to 18 years) and free for age seven and under. Daily admission is $10 a person. Tickets are available at Boerner and Goldsmith Law Firm and the Ida County Extension Of ice in Ida Grove. There will be nightly drawings and you need not be present to win. Food vendors are: Sizzlin J, Sweet Treats by Deb and O-A/BC-IG After Prom along with the fair board concession stand. Carnival will be running Thursday through Sunday free to everyone. Daily activities are as follows: Tuesday, July 18 Exhibit hall judging is at 8 a.m., open class entries may be entered from 4 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 Swine weigh-in is from 6-10 a.m., poultry check-in and pullorum testing is from 7 to 8 a.m., the horse show (halterperformance-trail) is at 8 a.m., goat check-in is from 8:30 to 9 a.m., sheep and beef weigh-in is from 8-10 a.m., open class judging is from 8 a.m. to noon, rabbit check-in is from 10 a.m. to noon, 10:30 a.m. is ultra sounding, 12:30 p.m. 4-H dog and pet show followed by open dog show; 5 to 7 p.m. is the Farm Bureau free supper in the commercial building, 7 p.m. is the Little Miss and Mr. Contest at the grandstand and king and queen contest is at 7:30 p.m. at the grandstand. Thursday, July 20 The sheep show starts at 8 a.m. followed by the dairy and goat show, the bottle bucket calf and bucket calf plus one interviews are at 10 a.m., the rabbit show is at 1:30 p.m., the Little Ida Farm Hands is from 2 to 6 p.m., the commercial exhibits open at 3 p.m., the state fair exhibitors picture is at 4 p.m., the horse show games begin at 6 p.m., the out- of- ield tractor pull begins at 6 p.m., the women’s night out night out starts at 6 p.m. in the commercial building and the commercial exhibits close at 9 p.m.

Friday, July 21 The beef show and bottle bucket calf and bucket calf plus one judging start at 8 a.m., the pen of three weigh-in is from 8-10 a.m., future calf showman (grades one through three) and bottle baby calf show (youth kindergarten and under) begins at noon during the break. Commercial exhibits open at 1 p.m., pen of three judging is at 1 p.m., the poultry show is at 2 p.m., the Little Ida Farm hands is from 2-6 p.m., the West, Wild and Wacky Fun Run is from 5 to 7 p.m., the 4-H night (style show, share the fun and 4-H awards) begins at 6 p.m., the Bill Riley Talent Show begins at 8 p.m. and commercial exhibits close at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22 The swine show starts at 7:30 a.m., the adult sand volleyball tournament begins at 8 a.m., art attack is at 10 a.m., Little Ida Farm Hands is from noon to 6 p.m., commercial exhibits and the food cooking contest opens at 1 p.m., Express Arts face painting is from 2 to 6 p.m., Buffalo Ridge Music Festival (mini stage) is from 3 to 6 p.m., Special K’z The Clown is from 3 to 5 p.m. with a stage show at 3:30 p.m., the cow pie bingo is at 5:30 p.m., the Rafter K Equestrian Drill Team at 7:30 p.m., the Barnes Rodeo (Bulls and Barrels and Mutton Bustin’) is at 8 p.m. Commercial exhibits close at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 23 A worship service is at 10 a.m., overall showmanship is at noon, Little Ida Farm Hands is from noon to 3 p.m., commercial exhibits open at 1 p.m., Expressive Arts Face Painting is from 1 to 4 p.m., Ag Olympics are at 2 p.m., the mini tractor pedal pull is at 2:30 p.m., Special K’z The Clown is from 3 to 5 p.m. and commercial exhibits close at 4 p.m. The four-wheeler Olympics are at 3 p.m., exhibits will be released in the 4-H building and clean exhibit hall at 4:30 p.m., livestock will be released at 5 p.m. The mud fun night (four wheeler, ATV and truck mud drags) start at 5 p.m. and the 4-H dance runs from 8 to 11 p.m. Monday, July 24 The livestock auction begins at 9:30 a.m.

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Class of 1967: The Ida Grove High School Class of 1967 held its 50-year class reunion June 24. Those attending the reunion were, front row from left, Phyllis Wood (Jeffries), Pierce, Neb.; LeRoy Bond, Ida Grove; Janet Rupert (Wood), Ida Grove; Angela Goodman (Miller), Arthur; Kathy Rogers (Dahms), Long Beach, Calif.; Beverly Godbersen (Friedrichsen) Ida Grove and Myra Wessel (Rath), Ida Grove. Second row from left, Frank Janssen, Woodbury, Minn.; Peggy Wunschel (Weeber), Ida Grove; Juella Krenk (Brinkman), Madrid; Doug Schau, Ida Grove; Bob Kilgore, Leon; Don Wunschel, Ida Grove; Jack Rogers, Long Beach, Calif.; Howard “Al” Ladwig, Ida Grove; Stan Chisholm, Ida Grove; Zolene Streck (Ernst), Ida Grove and Gregg Streck, Ida Grove. Third row from left, Alan Sahl, Tualatin, Ore.; Keith Hultgren, Storm Lake; Rodney Jensen, Ida Grove; Judy Schmidt (Heilman), Ida Grove; Bruce Godbersen, Ida Grove; Roger Miller, Westerville, Ohio; Vicki Murray, Ida Grove and Robert “Dooley” Kinney, Knoxville.

Lil’ Miss Ida County or Lil’ Mr. Ida County contests will be in kindergarten or first grade this fall. Contestants for the Ida County Princess or Ida County Prince contests will be in second or third grade this fall. Judging will be July 13 at the Ida County Extension Office at 5:30 p.m. Fun activities and entertainment will be available during the judging. Contact Danika Hinkeldey at 712-371-3080 or Amy Forbes at 712-371-2915 more information.

Gebel inducted into Hispanic society Morningside College student Braden Gebel, son of Kipp and Christine Gebel of Ida Grove, was recently inducted into the Sigma Delta Pi: National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. Gebel is a 2014 graduate of O-A/BC-IG High School.

The minimum requirements for induction were a 3.0 grade point average in Spanish classes, a 3.2 grade point average overall, and at least one upper-division Spanish class in history and civilization or literature.

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Class of 1977: The Ida Grove High School Class of 1977 held its 40-year class reunion June 24. Those attending the reunion were, front from left, Andy Johnson, Arthur; Teresa (Pfaltzgraff ) Lagge, Elk Point, S.D; Alice (Hargens) O’Brien, Kansas City, Mo.; Tim Phillips, Ida Grove; Lesa (Williams) Sahl, Arthur; Teresa (Spotts) Lansink, Arthur; Barb (Linman) Johnson, Webb and Tim Corbin, Paullina. Second row from left, Corrine (Hasbrouck) McAllister, Red Oak, Texas; Sue (Isaacs) Birocci, Hinton; Claire Chase, Lenexa, Kan.; Becky (Ruser) Michaelsen, Ida Grove; Kathy (Wittorf ) Schwanz, Ida Grove; Wanda (Wade) Schiernbeck, Schleswig and Linda (Hartleben) Wonder, Carroll. Third row from left, Curt Sahl, Ida Grove; Colleen (Schmidt) Lainhart, Liberty, Mo.; Helga (Wittorf ) Green, Des Moines; Karen (Niemeier) Jensen, Ida Grove; Ann Schumacher, Galveston, Texas; Shari (Phillips) Simmons, Danbury and Julynn (Brinkman) Mellmann, Rudd. Fourth row from left, Dennis Lansink, Arthur; Ruth (Konrady) Wiedemeier, Ames; Teri (Strong) Klein, Ankeny; Myron Corbin, Ida Grove; Von McCormick, Ida Grove and Rod Streck, DePere, Wis. Back row from left, Greg Larison, Storm Lake; Rod Schneider, Ida Grove; Rand Whitney, Ida Grove; Gary Goodenow, Lafayette, Colo.; Larry Johnk, Ida Grove; Ed Petersen, Ida Grove and Tom Robeson, Centennial, Colo.

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Ida County Li le Miss, Mister, Princess applica ons due July 12 Applications are being sought for the 2017 Lil Miss Ida County, Ida County Princess, Lil’ Mister Ida County and Ida County Prince contest. The registration deadline to ensure a shirt is July 7. The final day for registration is Wednesday, July 12. Register at the Ida County Extension office or Ida County Farm Bureau. The contests are open to children in grades kindergarten through third grade who live in Ida County or attend BC-IG or Galva-Holstein schools. Contestants for the

Jonah Kistenmacher of Holstein was named to the Augustana University’s dean list for the spring semester of the 2016-17 academic year. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade point averages at 3.5 or above. Several area students were named to the University of Iowa’s spring 2017 dean’s list. Students named to the list were Bailey Winterhof of Galva; Katherine Boyle, Sara Gisch and Angela Livezey, all of Holstein; Christopher Freese, Olivia Freese and Parker Rasmussen, all of Ida Grove; Emily Beckman and Taylor Snyder of Odebolt and Alyssa Trapp of Washta.

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Odebolt na ve to lead chemical company Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC in The Woodlands, Texas, announced that Mark Lashier, formerly of Odebolt and Farragut, and current executive vice president, Commercial, will succeed Peter Cella as president and chief executive of icer upon Cella’s retirement effective Aug. 1. Lashier has nearly 30 years of experience in the chemicals industry. He began his career as an engineer with Phillips Petroleum Co., now Houstonbased Phillips 66. Since Phillips Petroleum and Californiabased Chevron Corp. formed

Chevron Phillips Chemical in 2000, Lashier has held numerous roles at the joint venture. “I am excited and energized by the opportunity to lead an organization of such highly talented individuals and a company poised for growth and expansion globally,” Lashier said in the release. “I want to thank Pete, as well, for his tremendous leadership. The organizational changes we are making today will further strengthen our company’s capabilities to deliver profitable growth and meet the demands of our continuously expanding customer base.”

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Paris program: The Meeting Place in Galva presented “To Paris With Love,” a lunch and learn program featuring Chef Margo (Sievers) and the Cheferettes (Pam Milbrandt and Dianna Waldstein). During the two-hour program on June 24, Chef Margo and the Cheferettes shared educational stories about France, taught participants how to speak 16 French phrases, gave history on the Eiffel Tower, Monet, did a French makeover, demonstrated how to make a green salad made with edible flowers, knife cutting, napkin folding, and more. The participants also enjoyed French cuisine. The “Best Dressed Traveler” award was split this year between Anne Andresen and Rosanne Loucks.

OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity schedule for July 5-12: Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible Chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. art project. Thursday—10 a.m.

WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Men’s group (ISU Extension farming report). Friday—10 a.m. resident council, 2:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday—3 p.m. Movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday—2:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church; 3 p.m.

social; 3:30 p.m. movie. Monday—10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. monthly birthday party. Tuesday—10 a.m. women’s group (history of wine making); 2:30 p.m. bingo. Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. Arthur Free ladies.

MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for July 5-12 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:15 p.m. church with Pastor Freese Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m.

bingo Friday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn Saturday—2:30 p.m. adult coloring social Sunday—10:30 a.m. Coupon clipping and donut/coffee social Monday—8 a.m. Devotions;

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9:30 a.m. auxiliary meeting; 2 p.m. gardening Tuesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; 2 p.m. Catholic bingo; 5 p.m. diner’s club Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotion; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. Pastor Lozier

New bench: There is a new bench in front of Ida Grove City Hall donated by the Bob Alborn family in memory of former Ida Grove City Clerk Diane Alborn. The bench is by the council chambers where Diane held several city council meetings. Diane joined the city clerk’s office in 1974 as deputy clerk. She became city clerk in 1979 and retired in March of 2007.

Bill Riley talent search coming to IG The Bill Riley Talent Search and statewide presenting sponsor, Hy-Vee, are excited to announce a local show in Ida Grove. It will be held as part of the Ida County Fair on July 21 at 8 p.m. The show is open to the public. The Bill Riley Talent Search offers an opportunity to help young Iowans experience the excitement and dedication necessary to help them

succeed in life as well as on stage. The goal is to promote self-esteem, self-discipline and self-conﬁdence through participation in the performing arts. Young Iowans are invited to register to compete in the sprout division (ages two-12) and senior division (ages 13-21) by contacting show coordinator Sandy Ullrich at 712369-1636 or dasaullrich@

gmail.com. The winning act from each division will qualify to compete at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Aug. 10-20, with prize money at the Iowa State Fair championship totaling more than $17,000. For more information about all of the local shows and contestant rules visit www.billrileytalentsearch. com.

Mt. Hope Cemetery board approves prin ng of new map books

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Photography camp: Seven area youth participated in the Ida County 4-H photography camp June 13 in Ida County. Participants displaying their matted print are, front from left to right: Margo McMillen, Cole Jochims and Jacob Schimmer. Back: Abigail Minor, Mallory Moore, Lauren McMillen and Elizabeth Schimmer.

Youth a end 4-H photography camp Seven youth visited the Ida County Extension and Outreach of ice for a two-day 4-H photography camp June 1213. The youth learned about the history of cameras, types of cameras and elements of composition of a photo from 4-H creative arts summer educator Monica Figueroa. The youth also learned how to mount their own photo, abstract photography and cy-

anotype photography. Cyanotype photography is photographic blueprint processed using two chemicals: ammonium iron citrate and potassium ferricyanide along with the sun’s ultraviolet rays. At the end of the camp, the youth each had a photography exhibit to enter at the fair. Figueroa will be teaching two more workshops in Ida County: interior design deci-

sions and visual arts. Workshops are open for all youth who have completed third grade and older. Interior design decisions and visual arts are both one-day camps that run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in July. For more information about these camps, summer workshops or to join 4-H, contact the Ida County Extension and Outreach Of ice at 712-3643003.

The Mt. Hope Cemetery board held its bi-annual meeting June 26 at the Battle Creek Community Building. Five board members and one stockholder were present. The minutes from the December 2016 meeting were read and approved and the treasurer’s report was presented and accepted. The burials from January through June and lots sold report was presented and accepted. The list of new burials will be posted in the kiosk case. The board members who measure and stake the spaces for burials or new monuments presented their bill. The board approved payment. Discussion was held concerning a new cemetery book created by secretary Dixie Brueck, that contains 28 pages of updated maps and basic information about the cemetery. The current maps are becoming worn and difficult to read. Sheldon Pettit

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and Dixie Brueck proofed the new maps and did not request compensation for their time. Corrections were suggested and the board approved the printing of 10 coil bound books. The cemetery mowing and spraying was reviewed. The board approved an additional spraying to be done within the next month by the mowers to eliminate the creeping jenny weeds. The

price of a lot was discussed and the members will consider raising the price later this year. Dying ash trees and evergreens were reviewed, but no funds are currently available to take care of this concern. Several communications were shared from people living at a distance. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the Battle Creek Community Building.

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SPORTS Falcon girls close out regular season

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Foul ball: Ridge View’s Kara Richard takes a big cut at a pitch, but can only foul the ball into home plate.

The O-A/BC-IG softball team wrapped up its regular and conference season schedule last week. The Falcons inished conference play with a 6-10 record, which placed the team seventh in the conference standings. O-A/BC-IG also lost its only conference tournament game last week. The Falcons took a 10-19 record into the regional tournament Monday, July 3 where they hosted South Central Calhoun County. The winner advanced to the second round against Alta-Aurelia in Alta Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. O-A/BC-IG 2, River Valley 1 Good pitching and defense helped the Falcon girls to onerun conference win over River Valley June 24. The Falcons scored twice in the ifth inning while River Valley tallied one run in the sixth. “This was a good game for us,” noted coach Cindy Wilcke. “We needed to get a “W” and we were able to buckle down and get it. “We changed our lineup

around a bit and were able to play the entire game with just one error. It was a great moral booster for our girls. Ellie Dotzler threw a very nice game giving up just three hits.” Dotzler did not walk anyone and struck out three batters in going the distance on the mound. O-A/BC-IG collected eight single hits. Abby Bender had a hit and drove in both Falcon runs. Ryder Cranston had two hits. Getting one hit each were Jordyn Hedberg, Halle Hemer, Baylee Knop, Summit Nielsen and Kelsey Dausel. WM 10, O-A/BC-IG 2 Clinging to a 3-2 lead entering the bottom of the fourth inning West Monona took control of its WVC game with O-A/ BC-IG by scoring four runs in the fourth and three runs in the ifth. The game was played June 26 in Onawa. It was O-A/ BC-IG’s inal conference game of the regular season. Jordyn Hedberg doubled to lead the Falcons’ three hit offense. Summit Nielsen and Halle Hemer both hit one sin-

gle and had one RBI. Hemer opened on the mound and worked the irst four and one third innings. She was charged with 10 runs (two earned) on six hits, four walks and three strikeouts. Anna Winterrowd inished the game by giving up two hits and two walks while fanning one batter. WC 11, O-A/BC-IG 0 Woodbury Central blanked the Falcons in ive innings in a irst round conference tournament contest in Moville June 28. The loss eliminated the Falcons from the tournament and brought an end to the regular season. O-A/BC-IG had nine hits, but was unable to push any runs across the plate. Summit Nielsen had to hits. Getting one hit each were Abby Bender, Baylee Knop, Halle Hemer, Kirsten Dausel, Carrie Miller, Ryder Cranston and Ellie Dotzler. Dotzler was the losing pitcher. Over the course of ive innings she surrendered 11 hits, 11 runs ( ive earned and three walks.

Raptor girls open conference tournament Ridge View’s softball team closed out the regular conference season and began play in the conference tournament last week. The Raptors topped Kingsley-Pierson in the irst round of the league tournament Wednesday, June 28. The semi inal tournament contest with Woodbury Central Thursday, was halted due to weather and was resumed Friday. The winner advanced to the tournament title game Friday evening. Due to an early deadline because of the Fourth of July this week’s paper was printed on Friday prior to the completion of the league tournament. Ridge View inished the regular conference season with a 9-7 record, which was good for third place. The Raptors were 12-12 overall prior to the resumption of Friday’s game against Woodbury Central. RV 7, WC 6 Ridge View evened its season record at 10-10 June 23 with a one-run decision over Woodbury Central in Moville. Ridge View fell behind 5-0 after four full innings before pulling the game out with three runs in the ifth, two in the sixth and two in the seventh. Emerson Else threw all seven innings to gain the win. She gave up nine hits and six runs (three earned). Else walked two batters and struck out one. The Raptors generated 10 hits. Kinzey Dutler singled and tripled and had one RBI. Kara Richard singled and doubled and drove in two runs. Kennedy Mason singled and doubled and had one RBI. Else hit a double and drove in

two runs. Beth Meyer added a single and one RBI. A-A tournament Ridge View traveled to Alta/Aurelia to compete in their softball tournament June 24. Ridge View was defeated 8-2 by Alta-Aurelia in game one and defeated Storm Lake by the score of 12-1 in the second game. In the A-A game, Beth Pickhinke went two for three with an RBI and Beth Meyer hit a double and had one RBI. Taking the loss on the mound was Meyer who threw ive innings, giving up eight runs (six earned) on seven hits, four walks and two strikeouts. Against Storm Lake, Meyer collected the win on the mound by throwing ive innings, giving up one unearned run on two hits while walking three and striking out ive. Ridge View had 16 total hits. Beth Pickhinke went four for four with a double and triple and had two RBI and two stolen bases. Kara Richard went three for four. Emerson Else went two for four with two RBI and two stolen bases. Katlyn Wiese had a hit, two RBI and four stolen bases. Rachel Kenny and Kinzey Dutler both had two hits and Madeline Else had an RBI. “The coaches were happy the way we competed and rebounded after suffering a loss in game one,” noted coach Scott Phelps. “We were extremely proud of the way Meyer stepped up and pitched while our pitching staff was a little short. “The kids continue to grow and learn and progress as we prepare for the inal run before tournaments start. We are currently battling through some minor injuries and

hope to get these kids back soon. We continue to do a lot of the little things correct.” Westwood 12, RV 0 Errors played a big part in Ridge View’s WVC loss to Westwood in Sloan June 26. “The coaches were disappointed in the way the kids came out and played,” said Phelps. “The defense was very shaky from the beginning with six errors and we were a step slow all night. Westwood is a quality opponent, but we helped their cause greatly.” Taking the loss was Emerson Else who threw three and one third innings, giving up 12 hits and 12 runs ( ive earned). She walked one batter and struck out one. Kara Richard, Emerson Else and Madeline Else all had singles. WVC Tour Ridge View opened the Western Valley Conference Tournament June 28 with a hard fought 3-1 victory over Kingsley-Pierson in Moville. A pair of solo home runs powered the Raptor offense. “The coaches were happy the way we got off to a good start by scoring two runs in the irst inning. We are continuing to work on our defense and doing all the little things right,” said coach Phelps. Kinzey Dutler and Kara Richard both sent the ball over the out ield fence. Richard also hit a single. Emerson Else and Beth Meyer added one single each. Meyer had one RBI. Else was the winning pitcher. Over seven innings she gave up three hits and one unearned run while walking one and striking out three. “Emerson threw a very good game,” noted Phelps.

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Shortstop throw: O-A/BC-IG shortstop Summit Nielsen makes a throw to first base for an infield out.

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Upcoming baseball tournaments District high school baseball tournaments get underway next week. O-A/BC-IG In class 2A, O-A/BC-IG will travel to Hinton this Saturday, July 8 at 7 p.m. in a irst round district one contest. The winner will take on Sioux Center Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in Cherokee. The winner of the July 11 game will advance to the

district championship game in Cherokee Saturday, July 15 at 7 p.m. The district one champion will play the district two champion in the substate contest in Cherokee Tuesday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Ridge View Ridge View opens class 1A district two play against Storm Lake St. Mary’s Tuesday, July 11 at 5 p.m. in Remsen. The win-

ner will play the winner of the Remsen St. Mary versus South O’Brien game Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m. in Remsen. The winner of the July 13 contest will advance to the district inal Saturday, July 15 at 7 p.m. in Remsen. The district one champion will play the district two champion in the substate contest Tuesday, July 18 at 7 p.m. in LeMars.

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Fishing contest: David Lichtenberg of Ida Grove watches as his daughter, Brinley, tries her luck at the Ida Grove American Legion fishing contest during Ida Grove Heritage Days June 23.

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Raptors qualify for championship bracket of WVC baseball tournament The Raptors closed out Western Valley Conference baseball play last week with a win and a loss. The Raptors inished the league season with an 11-5 record, which was good for fourth place. The fourth place inish placed the Raptors in the championship bracket of the conference tournament, which got underway Monday, July 3. Ridge View played number one seed Woodbury Central in Moville. The winner advances to the tournament championship game Wednesday, July 5 in Moville at 7:30 p.m. The loser of the July 3 game will play for third place Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Moville. The non-conference game with East Sac County last Thursday was called in the third inning due to lightning. There is no make-up date. Ridge View was 12-8 overall heading into last Friday’s game against Sioux City West. WC 2, RV 0 Woodbury Central and

Ridge View locked up in a tight conference contest in Moville June 23. The Wildcats scored two runs in the second inning for the only scoring in the game. “Both teams played good defense and pitched well. It was a fun, fast moving game. I wish we would have come out on the winning end, but it was good baseball,” noted coach Shannon Tesch. The Raptors were limited to single hits by Jaxon Franken and Caleb Kistenmacher. Woodbury Central had just three hits. Ridge View pitcher Jacob Tokheim worked the first three and two third innings. He gave up two earned runs on three hits, three walks and one strikeout. Cole Degen finished the game. He did not allow any hits or walks. RV 5, Westwood 1 Ridge View led for most of its WVC game with Westwood June 26 in Sloan, but it

wasn’t until the seventh inning that the Raptors were able put some distance between themselves and the Rebels. Ridge View took a 2-1 lead with a single run in the top of the third and held that lead until the seventh inning where the Raptors added three insurance runs to take a 5-1 lead, which turned into the final score. Jake Mitchell went the distance on the mound for the win. He gave up just one earned run on one hit, two walks and four strikeouts. “We played great defense and Mitchell pitched a great game. I liked our pace of play and the calmness and patience we played with throughout the game,” said coach Tesch. Ridge View came up with five hits. Jaxon Franken, Jacob Tokheim, Mitchell, Tyler Wingert and Austin Degen each had one single. Wingert had three RBI.

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Pitch: O-A/BC-IG’s Kaden Ladwig prepares to fire the ball to home plate.

Falcons split in final two WVC games

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Outfield catch: Ridge View’s Dylan Wood tracks down a ball hit to right field.

Local DNR fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. Water temperatures in Black Hawk District lakes are in the low 70’s. Bluegills are still close to shore in many lakes and ponds. Cat ish can be found in the rocks along shore spawning. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District of ice at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com. Black Hawk Lake —Bluegill - Good: Pick up bluegill just about anywhere along the shoreline. The ish are averaging 7.5 inches. Use a small hair or tube jig with a small piece of crawler ished under a bobber off the loating ishing pier, the west stone pier, and the inlet bridge. Many bluegills are still close to shore. Black crappie - Fair: Crappies are mostly off shore now, but a few are being picked up while ishing for bluegill. Walleye - Slow: Boat anglers are picking up a few walleye. Use leeches ished under a bobber and twisters during late evening and early morning in Town Bay and the shoreline

along Ice House Point. Largemouth bass - Good: Catch largemouth all over the lake using the traditional bass lures. Fishing Ice House Point, the east shoreline, and the lakeside of the inlet bridge has provided good bass action for many anglers. Channel cat ish - Good: Use cut bait and stink bait ished on the bottom along shore. Try also in the marina and near the loating dock in Town Bay. Catch ish up to 25 inches long. Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) —Dredge is in operation in the northeast portion of the lake; boaters must maintain a 100-foot distance from the dredge, booster pump and dredge pipes at all times. Storm Lake has a daily limit of three walleye and all 17- to 22-inch walleye must be released; no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Black crappie - Fair: Anglers are picking up some suspended crappie out mid-lake in the dredge cuts while ishing for walleye. Walleye - Good: Boat anglers are doing well trolling shad raps or ripple shads or drifting crawler harnesses on the edges of the dredge cuts around the

lake. White bass - Fair: Use crankbaits; most action has been from boat while ishing dredge cuts. Channel cat ish - Fair: Find spawning channel cat ish along shore in the rocks this time of year. Use cut bait, stink bait or crawlers.

O-A/BC-IG gained a split in its inal two regular season conference baseball games last week. The Falcons inished WVC play with a 6-10 record, which placed the team ifth in the inal standings. The conference tournament got underway Monday, July 3. The Falcons played Westwood in the consolation bracket. The tournament concludes Wednesday, July 5 in Correctionville. O-A/BC-IG’s non-conference game against Newell-Fonda Thursday was canceled. River Valley 3, O-A/BC-IG 2 The Falcons dropped a hard fought conference game to River Valley in Correctionville June 23. River Valley’s game wining run in the bottom of the sixth was scored on an obstruction call. Going into the deciding half of the sixth frame, O-A/BC-IG was up 2-1. “This was another competitive game that we played tough ball for most of the game,” noted coach Dan Dotzler. “With the game tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth, the inal River Valley run was allowed in by an obstruction call on a bloop hit to left ield. Not much to say, I didn’t agree with the base runner being awarded home, but it is what it is. “We had opportunities to make our own breaks and score, but didn’t capitalize when we needed to offensively. Our pitching was very good and the boys competed hard. River Valley pitched their ace and we had trouble putting the ball in play consistently.

“Give them credit, their pitcher threw strikes, he pitched ahead in the count and kept us off balance. We were right there and in position to win, we just came up short. We needed to extend the game and get the starter out, but we couldn’t do that.” Offensively, the Falcons only had two hits, both by senior Rhett Ketelsen. Ketelsen also drew the only Falcon walk and he scored a run. Ethan Mortensen scored the other Falcon run. Freshman Will Grote started on the mound and pitched three innings. He allowed just one unearned run and one hit, walked two and struck out ive. “Grote did a good job out of the gate for us,” said Dotzler. “The plan was to pitch Grote for one or two innings, but we got three very effective innings out of him.” Eight grader Cooper DeJean came on in the fourth and pitched three innings. DeJean allowed two unearned runs, two hits and struck out ive and walked three. “Overall, I was pleased with our pitching; it has been good all year. Grote and DeJean did another remarkable job tonight,” said Dotzler. O-A/BC-IG 8, WM 2 The Falcons were shut out the irst six innings, but saved some ireworks for the seventh inning, scoring all eight of their runs in a conference road win over West Monona in Onawa June 26. “We played hard all game, but just couldn’t push across any runs until that inal frame,”

said coach Dotzler. “We loaded the bases in the irst and left them loaded without scoring, which kind of de lated us a little. We came out strong in that seventh inning and just kept the line moving.” The Falcons had all four of their hits in the seventh inning, one each by Will Grote, Brandon Schwade, Ethan Mortensen and Jacob Cowlham. Grote started the inning off with a pop ly to right center that fell. “That seemed to energize us,” commented coach Dotzler. Grant Conover followed with a walk; then Cowlham came through with a pinch hit line drive single to right ield that plated a run. After that the Falcons would end up batting around and inish the inning with eight runs. Senior Adam Grote started and pitched the irst three frames, allowing one hit, two unearned runs, striking out six and walking two. Cooper DeJean relieved Grote in the fourth and pitched two innings, allowing one hit and striking out four. Sophomore Ethan Mortensen came on and closed the game out to pick up the win. Mortensen allowed no hits, walks or runs, hit one batter, while striking out ive. “Our pitching did its job and performed very well,” said Dotzler. “I was very pleased with the effort on the mound. The pitchers combined to walk only two batters and struck out 15. That is a recipe for success. These guys worked hard for us on the mound and their efforts paid off.”

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Fishing contest winners: The Ida Grove McNamara Moore Post 361 of the American Legion held a fishing contest for area youngsters Friday evening of Heritage Days. The top three winners in each age category received a prize as part of the annual contest held at Cobb Park. Winners were, front row left to right, Kylee Collins, Hayden Holst, Emma Holst, Mia Quail, Kinnick Quail, Rylin Mott, Carson Jordan and Carli Jordan and back from left, Evan Williams, MacKenzie Mott, Lilly Jones, Damon Jones, Joe Hopkins, Jackson Hopkins and Derrick Lewis.

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, June 22 Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and two 911 wrong numbers. 8:32 a.m.: Road closed in the 400 block of Third Street 9:06 a.m.: Emergency transport 1:59 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 300 block of of Seventh Street 2:51 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at 230th Street/ Highway 59 3:56 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 100 block of West Street 4:06 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 100 block of Cleveland Street 5:47 p.m.: Exercise drill in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:24 p.m.: Vehicle unlock at Second Street/Main Street 6:50 p.m.: Animal complaint at Fifth Street/Fairlane Street 7:12 p.m.: Accident resulting in property damage in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive 7:25 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:32 p.m.: Welfare check 11:32 p.m.: Info/data from the 600 block of Main Street 11:56 p.m: Assisted an outside agency in the 5400 block of Highway 20 Friday, June 23 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop and one abandoned 911 call. 6:23 a.m.: Warrant 7:45 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Lubeck Street 8:43 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:23 a.m.: Property recovered or returned at the courthouse 10:18 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in th 100 block of Second Street 10:21 a.m.: Fall/back injury on Iowa Street 10:35 a.m.: Medical assistance needed 10:59 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 11:02 a.m.: Carbon monoxide/smoke/ ire in the 400 block of Pin Oak Drive 11:11 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1500 block of Kiel Street 12:48 p.m.: Assistance needed in the 700 block of Second Street 1:32 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 600 block of Washington Street 1:50 p.m.: Assistance needed in the 300 block of Third Street 3:26 p.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:40 p.m.: Health and safety check 4:22 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Barnes Street 4:56 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Barnes Street 5:20 p.m.: Warrant 7:01 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:25 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street 10:10 p.m.: Emergency transport 10:43 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 11:02 p.m.: Vandalism in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 11:33 p.m.: Noise complaint in the 400 block of Taylor Street Saturday, June 24 Of icers received 13 calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop. 10:14 a.m.: Vandalism at Seventh Street/Moorehead Street 10:15 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 6500 block of 250th Street 10:16 a.m.: Jail activity 10:39 a.m.: Vehicle unlock on the 6100 block of 280th Street

12:31 p.m.: Accident resulting in property damage in the 4900 block of 150th Street 3:50 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 5:09 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:42 p.m.: Criminal mischief in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 8:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street 9:42 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 300 block of Second Street 10:07 p.m.: Fireworks complaint at Fifth Street/Taylor Street 11:34 p.m.: Assistance in the 6200 block of 300th Street Sunday, June 25 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, and one abandoned 911 call. 12:14 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle in the 3100 block of Eagle Avenue 12:43 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 12:49 a.m.: Road hazard in the 1400 block of Dodge Avenue 1:31 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:40 a.m.: Chest/heart pain 6:36 a.m.: Motorist assist at 330th Street/Orchard Avenue 10:19 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Barnes Street 10:23 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5900 block of 260th Street 10:44 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of 6th Street 3:03 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 300 block of First Avenue 4:19 p.m.: Call to talk to of icer 5:17 p.m.: Call to talk to of icer 5:49 p.m.: Chest/heart pain 11:31 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 700 block of Third Street Monday, June 26 Of icers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls was one 911 transfer and two abandoned 911 calls. 3:53 a.m.: Motorist assist at 280th Street/Highway 59 5:04 a.m.: Criminal mischief in the 600 block of Father Dailey Drive 7:40 a.m.: Vandalism in the 1400 block of Sixth Street 9:27 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 10:14 a.m.: Assisted an outside agency 12:51 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at Market Avenue/ Highway 20 1:50 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:50 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1500 block of Kiel Street 3 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:25 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency 4:03 p.m.: Info/data 6:10 p.m.: Welfare check 6:37 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 400 block of First Street 8:01 p.m.: Non-medical

transport 10:46 p.m.: Warrant Tuesday, June 27 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were nine traf ic stops and one 911 wrong number. 1:33 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity 3:41 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 800 block of Byron Godbersen Drive 4:40 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5600 block of Highway 20 6:59 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 5900 block of 120th Street 7:36 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Lubeck Street 9:43 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:48 a.m.: Road closed at 140th Street/Landmark Avenue 11:11 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Sixth Street 11:45 a.m.: Welfare check 12:57 p.m.: Civil dispute, non-family, in the 500 block of Circle Drive 2:49 p.m.: Call to talk to of icer 2:54 p.m.: Call to talk to of icer 3:02 p.m: Report of theft/ shoplifting in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:47 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency 6:11 p.m.: Call to talk to of icer 7:56 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 300 block of Barnes Street 8:33 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 600 block of Barnes Street 8:51 p.m.: Warrant check in the 200 block of Spruce Drive Wednesday, June 28 Of icers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops. 12:27 a.m.: Fall/back injury 12:32 a.m.: Welfare check 1:32 a.m.: Road hazard at Highway 20/Woodbury Avenue 2:41 a.m.: Emergency transport 2:59 a.m.: Motorist assist 150th Street/Marshall Avenue 8:32 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 1100 block of Valley View Drive 9:23 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of Main Street 10:44 a.m.: Jail activity 11:35 a.m.: Controlled burn at 280th Street/Faith Avenue 12:34 p.m.: Carbon monoxide/smoke/ ire in the 200 block of Crawford Street 1:18 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1200 block of First Street 1:19 p.m.: Fight in-progress in the 200 block of Second Street 1:40 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 3:55 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 2200 block of Hidden Avenue 4:44 p.m.: Call to talk to of icer 5:52 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 200 block of Lakeview Drive 6:36 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of A Avenue 8:04 p.m.: Call to talk to of icer 8:52 p.m.: Call to talk to of icer

Ida County deputies make two arrests The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on two arrests made during the past week. On June 26, Marie Troxel, 33, of Schaller was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for possession of methamphetamine,

possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were filed following a June 9 traffic stop in rural Ida County. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was held overnight. She was released the following day

after appearing before the magistrate. On June 27, Jason Leon Engelking, 44, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding overdue 10-day mittimus. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held.

Stephanie Forker-Parry selected as district associate judge The district judges for the 3B judicial election sub-district met to select an individual to ill a district associate judge position that is available as a result of the appointment of District Associ-

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSS ALAN THEVENOT, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009299 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Ross Alan Thevenot, Deceased, who died on or about March 28, 2017: You are hereby notified that on the 19th day of June, 2017, the undersigned were appointed administrators of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated on June 19, 2017. Mathew A. Thevenot Administrator of the Estate 3103 Raintree Drive Plano, TX 75074 Paul A. Thevenot Administrator of the Estate 2305 40th Place Des Moines, IA 50310 Peter A. Goldsmith ICIS PIN Number: AT0002823 Attorney for the Administrators Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm P.C. 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 5th day of July, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Bert F. Eason Revocable Trust To all persons regarding Bert F. Eason, deceased, who died on or about October 20, 2016. You are hereby notified that Terry E. Eason, Brian D. Eason, Rosemary C. Eason, Frank Eason and Kay Ellen Eason are the trustees of the Bert F. Eason Revocable Trust dated on October 13, 1988. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Ida County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied. Dated on June 23, 2017. Bert F. Eason Revocable Trust Terry E. Eason, 2608 Dove Ave, Battle Creek, IA 51006 Brian Eason, Box 127, Battle Creek, IA 51006 Rosemary C. Eason, 118 N. Ida, Battle Creek, IA 51006 Frank Eason, 125 S. Kansas Ave., Morton, IL 61550 Kay Ellen Eason, 1622 Scott St., Winnemucca, NV 89445 Laurel L. Boerner, #AT0001050, Attorney for Trustee Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication: 5th day of July, 2017

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ate Judge Julie Schumacher to ill the district judge position created when District Judge Mary Jane Sokolovske retired. The judges selected Stephanie Forker-Parry to ill the position. District associate judges hear serious and aggravated mis-

demeanor cases, small claims, hospitalization cases as well as juvenile cases and civil suits for judgment of up to $10,000. District associate judges stand for a retention election a year after their appointment and at the end of their six-year term.

Weekly Race Results

Alta, IA

POS 1 2 3 4 5

Driver Points as of 6/28 POS 1 2 3 4 5

CAR 81 92B 8 35 20N

STOCK CARS DRIVER Devin Smith Brian Blessington David Smith Donavon Smith Justin Nehring

POINTS 155 152 151 149 143

POS 1 2 3 4 5

CAR 3L 25 3 1AR 13H

MODIFIED DRIVER Clint Luellen Ricky Stephan Jason Briese Alex Reetz Travis Hatcher

POINTS 153 137 131 130 102

CAR 12 5 14Z 4 44

SPORT MODIFIED DRIVER Doug Smith Jake Simpson Zech Norgaard Jason Bass Cameron VandeWeerd

POINTS 148 146 107 104 100

POS 1 2 3 4 5

CAR 15 423 8J 5C 8K

SPORT COMPACT DRIVER Tyler Thompson Jake Newsom Jay Devries Cory Peters Kaytee Devries

POINTS 150 149 144 140 131

POS 1 2 3 4 5

CAR 88 45B T8 87 45

HOBBY STOCK DRIVER Daniel Smith Craig Brotherton Brandon Nielson John Briggs Drew Barglof

POINTS 159 146 144 133 129

BV Raceway – 6/28 Sponsors are: Vetter’s Equipment - Race Night Sponsor and Jimmy Squibb Memorial!!! HOBBY STOCK JIMMY SQUIBB MEMORIAL TOP 5 FEATURE 1. Daniel Smith 2. Justin Luinenburg 3. Craig Brotherton 4. Chance Hollatz 5. Brandon Nielson MODIFIED TOP 5 FEATURE (only 5 to finish of 12 cars) 1. Bob Moore 2. Tim Ward 3. Jason Briese 4. Justin Sackett 5. Alex Reetz

STOCK CAR TOP 5 FEATURE (close race for first between the top three) 1. Dave Smith 2. Brian Blessington 3. Devin Smith 4. Dan Mackenthun 5. Donavon Smith

SPORT MOD TOP 5 FEATURE 1. Jason Bass 2. Zech Norgaard 3. Jake Simpson 4. Doug Smith 5. Todd Wise

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR IDA COUNTY STATE OF IOWA Iowa District Court Ida County IDA COUNTY Case #: EQCV015583 Civil #: 17-000289 UNITED BANK OF IOWA Special Execution VS ULLRICH, JERRY & RICKI As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Described Below to satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is: LOT FOUR (4), BLOCK ONE

(1), ROHWERS FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IDA GROVE, IDA COUNTY, IOWA. Property Address: 106 ROHWER ST, IDA GROVE, IA 51445 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 08/18/2017 Sale Time 10:00 a.m. Place of Sale IDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 401 MOOREHEAD ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445

lons of the law and ﬁle appropriate notice, if acceptable. Judgment Amount $38,900.08 Costs $2,033.09 Accruing Costs PLUS Interest $584.97 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney THAD COSGROVE 102 N. MAIN ST. HOLSTEIN, IA 51025

This sale not subject to Redemption. Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review speciﬁc provis-

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Obituary To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Iris Huseman Jan. 1, 1934 - June 25, 2017 Iris W. Huseman, age 83, of Galva, died Sunday, June 25, at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove. Funeral services were held June 28 at St. John Lutheran Church in Galva. Burial was in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Galva under the direction of Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. Iris Winifred Pettifer was born Jan. 1, 1934 in Bedford, England, the daughter of Reginald and Winifred Pettifer. She received her education while living in England. Iris met her future husband, Norbert Huseman, while he was stationed in England serving in the Korean War. They were united in marriage on Jan. 15, 1955 in Wellingborough, England. Together, the couple was blessed with four children: Carol, Christina, Curt and Colin. In 1959, Iris became a United States citizen.

She received adult instruction in Hanover and later became a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Galva. Iris enjoyed knitting, crocheting and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She cherished the time spent with her family. Iris will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her husband, Norbert Huseman, a resident at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove; son, Curt Huseman and wife, Julie; grandson, Dalton; and granddaughter, Jaiden all of Boone; son, Colin Huseman of Galva; grandson, Jedadiah Hammen of Grimes; granddaughter, Amanda (Carter) Van Fossen and husband, Nathan; great granddaughter, Morgan, all of Boone; grandson, Dale Carter of Boone and sister, Carol Gill of Ottawa, Canada. Iris is proceeded in death by her parents, Reginald and Winifred Pettifer of Wellingborough, England; daughters, Carol Hammen and Christina Carter and brother, Rex Pettifer of England.

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Theatre work: Work on renovating the King Theatre in Ida Grove was progressing nicely until last Thursday when the back wall of the building collapsed. The interior had been gutted and cleaned out with the help of volunteer labor. The renovation committee had hoped to have the theatre open in December, but the wall collapse has thrown the time frame for opening the theatre into limbo.

Horn introduces PET/CT scanner Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove has introduced a new, state-of-the-art detection and diagnostic service to patients and physicians in the Ida Grove service area. The PET/CT will be available on an as needed basis. This new PET-CT scanner is now being used to help diagnose cancer and other diseases at Horn Memorial Hospital. The scanner is a one-two punch of technology that provides great sensitivity in detecting and locating abnormalities in tissue throughout the body. PET, or positron emission

tomography, uses radioactive glucose to image the body’s metabolism at the cellular level, mapping the chemical functioning of organs or tissue. Since cancer cells use more glucose than other cells in the body, PET can reveal the presence of cancerous tumors and provide key information about whether cancer has spread, a key component of cancer treatment. PET also is used to diagnose heart disease and brain disorders, like epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. CT, or computed tomography,

is used to image a patient’s anatomy and can reveal abnormalities. Used together in one machine, PET/CT combines PET’s early detection of disease with the precise internal organ visualization of CT. A PET/CT scan is noninvasive, painless and takes about an hour and a half to complete from registration to discharge. If you are interested in receiving a PET/CT scan locally rather than driving to the city, ask your healthcare provider if this is an option for you.

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

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Mark Aurand 330 S. MAIN ST. - 712-364-3630 712-369-0852 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship

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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Paul Egger, Pastor 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Sunday – 9 a.m. Bible class 10 a.m. worship

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UNITED METHODIST Dori Collogan, Pastor 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC Father Richard Ball 513 MUELLER ST. 712-368-4755 Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass

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Lyme Disease spreading ticks still on the rise in Iowa Travis K. Fischer Mid-America Publishing

Summer is a great time to be outside, but Iowans looking to enjoy the great outdoors should be aware of the potential dangers of ticks and the diseases they carry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are concerned that this might end up being a bad season for ticks,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, the State Epidemiologist and Medical Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health. Ticks are parasitic arachnids that survive and reproduce by engorging themselves on the blood of other animals in their environment. Hibernating through the winter, these bugs become most active during May and June, looking for a host to feed on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ticks typically perch in certain areas waiting for a human or animal to pass by. Then theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll crawl around until they Ă&#x20AC; QG D GHFHQW VSRW DQG WKHQ WKH\ start feeding,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Ryan Smith, an Assistant Professor in Iowa State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Entomology. With hard shells and a skill for hiding, ticks are well equipped for survival, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t serve any greater purpose in the eco-system. Unlike some insects that pollinate plants or predators that keep other animal populations in check, ticks exist purely to create more ticks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They would not survive with-

out feeding on other humans or animals,â&#x20AC;? said Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any other purpose.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately for the human population, ticks do aid one other form of life. They carry and spread a variety of bacteria that can result in major health problems when transmitted to humans and other animals. The most prevalent of these conditions is Lyme Disease, which has spread with the ticks across Iowa in the last several years. While the Iowa Department of Public Health doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t track the spread of ticks across the

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THANK YOU: We would like to thank everyone for their prayers, condolences, food, flowers, memorials & cards with regards to the death of our mother, motherinâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;law, grandmother & greatgrandmother Jane Steenbock. Your support during this time has been deeply appreciated. We find great comfort in knowing that she is with her Lord & Savior! Thanks again, Greg, Lorna, Tricia Steenbock & Kyle, Lora, Easton & Ean Knaack THANK YOU: John really appreciates all the cards & letters, prayers & the amazing support from everyone. His new address is: John Tietsort 6825941 Newton Correctional Facility 307 S. 60th Ave. W. PO Box 218 Newton, IA 50208

THANK YOU: We would like to thank our family for the lovely 25th anniversary party they honored us with. We appreciate all your hard work. Thank you to our many friends that came & everyone for all the cards, gifts & best wishes. Now we will strike for our â&#x20AC;&#x153;golden yearsâ&#x20AC;?. Thanks again, Mike & Michelle Porter

Forr Rent FOR RENT: Looking for space to rent? Party, meeting, celebration, birthday coming up soon? Call us at the Ida Grove Golf Club. We will make you feel right at home. Our castle is your castle! Call Mike or Jan at 712-364-2320. FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. One-bedroom apartments. No smoking & no pets. Contact Bev at 712-3712367. 9-tfc/cra FOR RENT: Arthur apartments. One- & twobedroom. Ph. 712-830-3211. FOR RENT IN BATTLE CREEK: Three-bedroom, two-bath apartment. Stove, refrigerator, water & sewer furnished. Laundry on site. $425 per month. Available July 1. Maple Valley Apartments. 712-3654980. 26-tfc/cra

THANK YOU: The Ida Grove Library Board & Staff would like to thank the Ida County Pork Producers, Food Pride & Thrivent Financial for their support of the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraiser held on June 16. Also, many thanks to all of you who came out to pick up lunch & support the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digitization project. 27-1t/cra THANK YOU: We would like to thank the EMS crews that responded to Dakotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car accident. What would we do without you? Thanks to Nicholas Babcock for carrying Dakota to safety & to Renea Rehse for calling me. Thankfully everything was fine except her car. Mike, Michelle & Dakota Porter

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Notices NOTICE: IDA AREA FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MARKET will have Gloria Sykes back with her knitted items this week. She is offering â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas in Julyâ&#x20AC;? with gift sets & holiday items. Our four produce vendors will be available along with Genevieve & her jewelry, home dĂŠcor & more. Faith Johnson will be selling fresh flowers, the Sinnotts will have wine, the Germans will sell organic meat & produce, Cherri brings her baked goods & Lori has her multi-colored eggs! The Rec Center will be grilling to raise funds for that wonderful facility & its worthwhile programs. Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in downtown Ida Grove. Enjoy being part of your community & join the fun! 27-1t/cra

HELP WANTED: Johnson Propane is looking for help with its cylindersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; production, 40 hrs. a week. Apply in person at office in Battle Creek, Iowa. IMMEDIATE HIRE: Ida Grove caregiver needed to assist client with meal prep., housekeeping, etc. Four hours per week. Flexible schedule. No experience needed. $10/hour plus hiring bonus. Caretech. 800-991-7006. 26-2t/cra* HELP WANTED: Willow Dale Wellness Village is looking for a part-time dietary aide to join our fun loving dietary team every other weekend. The dietary aide will serve breakfast and lunch restaurant style and have the opportunity to put a smile on all the residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faces. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please call Denise at 712-365-4332 or stop by Willow Dale in Battle Creek. HELP WANTED: Would be working in production 40 hrs.+ a week, part-time. Could be full-time for right person. Must be team player. Wage will be a reflection of experience. Apply at Johnson Propane, Battle Creek, Iowa. 22-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: Johnson Propane has expanded its HVAC Department. Looking for certified license HVAC in Iowa. Team player. 45 hours a week, plus benefits. Call Propane Hank at 712-3654740. 26-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: Looking for full-time dispatcher for Holstein office. Regular hours are 8-5. Wages will depend on applicant qualifications & responsibilities. Job entails scheduling loads, railcar inventory management & communicating with drivers in a timely manner. Applicant must be able to multitask, have general knowledge in computer skills & good communication skills for efficient phone calls to drivers & customers. Insurance & 401K with 90-day evaluation. Applications will be accepted by email from June 26th to July 7th. Please email applications to mvanhouten.gts@gmail.com.

NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. 4-tfc PREGNANT? NEED HELP?: For confidential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-5504900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864. 27-1t/cra. NOTICE: Get out, have some fun & get some fresh air. We would like you to join the Ida Grove Golf Club. You can join as a family, single, social or a student membership. We would love to see you on the course & in the clubhouse! NOTICE: Call today to get your A/C & water heater cleaned & checked. Call Propane Hank @ 712-3654740. www.propanehank.com.

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Join us July 12th for an informational meeting covering: Best management practices Nutrition, using cover crops in rations Farmer panel discussion Meal at 6:30 pm followed by meeting at the Ida County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Ida County Cattlemen, Ida/Sac Corn Growers, Ida County NRCS Questions? Contact Mason 515-360-1901 or Jolene 712-210-0676

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Linus and Ruth Hammer, warranty deed to Joe and Kim Menke, the west 128 feet of Lot 7, Block 29, Fourth Addition, Battle Creek. Betty Jane Petersen, warranty deed to Marilyn Carlin, the west 75 feet of Lot 2, Block 35, Fifth Addition, Battle Creek. 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 Teresa Johnson, Holstein; Darrion Weber, Des Moines; Karen Willoughby, Sac City; Matthew Heck, Sioux City; David Salcido, Ida Grove.

Other Scott Schwade, Ida Grove, no valid driver’s license. Terry Zembsch, Arthur, seat belt. Lorena Maya, Danbury, seat belt. Criminal Amanda Kenkel, Ida Grove, prohibited acts by registrant, two years prison suspended, two years probation, $625 fine suspended. Amanda Kenkel, Ida Grove, possession of methamphetamine, 90 days jail, $315 fine suspended. Joel Dunrud, Gully, Minn., third degree theft, two years prison suspended, two years probation, $625 fine suspended. Tenia Lane Calhoun, Ida Grove, fifth degree theft, $65. OWI Amanda Kenkel, Ida Grove, OWI, two days jail, $1,250. Andrew Fetters, Des Moines, OWI, deferred judgment, one year unsupervised probation, $1,250

civil penalty. Eric Bengford, Ida Grove, second OWI, two years prison suspended, two years probation, 30 days jail, $1,875. Judgments and Liens Against Jennifer and Jeremy Bainbridge, in favor of LF Noll Inc. Against Norma Swanson, in favor of LVNV Funding.

Vandalism cases reported The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on three property crimes reported during the past week. On June 23, Scott Phelps of Holstein reported vandalism damage totaling 50. On June 26, Jason Behrendsen of Ida Grove reported 50 damage to a vehicle that was egged. On June 26, Jasmine Means of Ida Grove reported vandalism to her property. No dollar estimate was available.

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Flag disposal ceremony: The Ida Grove American Legion Post held a Retirement of Unserviceable Flags at Cobb Park as part of Ida Grove Heritage Days Friday, June 23. The flags were inspected by the Legion in an official ceremony before they were burned.

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no injuries. The Wall Lake Fire Department provided mutual aid. Electrical wiring, smoke and water damage to the home was estimated at $20,000. The department left the scene at noon. On June 24 at 10:15 a.m., the Arthur Fire Department was called to a structure ire at the Rae Howard residence at 6563 250th St. Fire Chief Billy Carnine reports a controlled burn got out of con-

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Two area structure fires reported Two area ire departments responded to structure ires during the past week. On June 23 at 10:30 a.m., the Odebolt Fire Department was called to the James Rigby home at 307 Locust St. for a house ire. Fire Chief Greg Neville reports the ire started in the southwest corner of the basement and is believed to be electrical. He noted the ire department was hampered in its effort due to hoarding. There were

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