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Area Legion posts plan Veterans’ Day observances

News GLIMPSE Horn Hospice Tree of Lights fundraiser Page 6

Raptor runners earn awards Page 8

Veterans’ Day Tribute Special Sec on-Inside

Upcoming Events O-A/BC-IG FREE Vet’s Meal Thursday, November 9 12-1 pm Ida Grove Rec Center

Holstein Am. Legion Steak Fry Friday, November 10 5:30 pm Holstein Legion Hall

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IG Pumpkin Parade: Several youngsters braved the cold weather on Halloween and participated in the annual Ida Grove Chamber Pumpkin Parade. Participants were given a Halloween bag filled with various treats along with glow sticks.

Harvest Turkey Dinner Saturday, November 11 5-7 pm BC First Pres. Church

Danbury Fire Dept. Breakfast Sunday, November 12 8 am-12 pm Danbury Fire Sta on

Holstein Fire & Amb. Dance Saturday, November 18 6:30 pm Holstein Vets’ Mem. Hall

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OABCIG facilities committee discusses bond referendum vote by Superintendent Terry Kenealy The 2017-18 OABCIG Facilities Committee met Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. at O-A/BC-IG High School in Carol Sadler’s classroom. Committee members present: Stephanie Fleenor, David Petersen, Roger Walter, Chris Boyle, Vonnie Wareham, Whitney Simonson, Ann Holst, Doug Mogensen, Kathy Leonard, Alan

Henderson and Terry Kenealy. Board members present: Stephanie Konradi (BC-IG and OABCIG), Crystal Endrulat (BCIG and OABCIG), Jeff Rasmussen (BC-IG and OABCIG), Tony Bennett (BC-IG and OABCIG) and Trisha Winger (O-A). Representatives from HAILA ASP, Ltd: Sam Stagg and Chad West. Representative from Estes Construction - ICAT: Paul

Neuharth. The committee members and board members present reviewed the results of the Sept. 12, general obligation bond referendum. Each committee member and board member present shared thoughts, ideas and information that they had gathered since the vote was held which included the (continued on page 2)

Legion posts in area communities have activities planned to commemorate Veterans’ Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. Because Veterans’ Day falls on a Saturday, the school programs will be held Friday, Nov. 10. Ida Grove Weather permitting, the Ida Grove American Legion will raise some lags around the veterans’ monument at Veterans’ Memorial Lake at Cobb Park. The BC-IG Elementary will host a program for veterans from Battle Creek and Ida Grove in the school gym Friday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Due to seating limitations, the program is not open to the public. The ifth graders will sing several patriotic songs; the veterans will introduce themselves and say where they served. The three winners of the ifth grade lag essay contest will read their essays. The Holstein American Legion is having a steak supper Nov. 10, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Veterans’ Hall in Holstein. The Ida Grove Legion is encouraging its membership to support the steak fry. A $35 admission fee will be charged. The O-A/BC-IG High School food and cuisine students are hosting a free meal for veterans and their spouses at the

Ida Grove Rec Center Thursday, Nov. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. RSVPs were due Nov. 6. Galva The Galva American Legion and Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland Elementary students will present a program for the public at the Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary School in Galva Friday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. The Galva Legion’s color guard and iring squad will also participate in the program. Mike Galvin of Galva is the guest speaker. In appreciation of veterans and their guests, cookies and bars will served after the program in the school lunchroom. There is a photo display of community members who served or are serving in the military in the trophy case of the commons area. Battle Creek Battle Creek’s Willow Dale Wellness Village will host a lunch, featuring roast beef and mashed potatoes and gravy, to honor all veterans and spouses, including widows, at the Wellness Village on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. The BC-IG Elementary will host a program for veterans from Battle Creek and Ida Grove in the school gym Friday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Due to seating limitations, the (continued on page 2)

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on current sex oﬀender registry Sixteen Ida County, three Early, two Kiron, three Odebolt, one Schaller and two Schleswig residents are listed on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry (SOR) and are residing in the area as of Oct. 30, according to data obtained on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. The Iowa Sex Offender Registry was developed in 1995 and is intended to serve as a deterrent and to protect the citizens of Iowa. An individual who has been convicted or adjudicated of a criminal offense against a minor, sexual exploitation, or a sexually violent crime or who was on probation, parole, or work release status, or who was incarcerated on or after July 1, 1995 is required to register. Information on registered sex offenders can be viewed on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry, a website maintained by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Information on the website is provided by the Iowa Sex Offender Registry to the public pursuant to Iowa Code chapter

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692A to aid in identifying and locating individuals who have committed an offense that requires registration on the Sex Offender Registry. Current website listings Brandon James Beierman, 38, of 200 Monona St., Galva, was convicted Feb. 23, 2009, in federal/state court of receiving child pornography, distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Age and sex of the victim were not supplied. Quinlan D. Bengford, 19, of 6143 280th St., Ida Grove, was convicted Jan. 10, 2017, in Ida County of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse against a female age 18-plus. Robert Dean Brown, 61, 21 S. Orchard St., Kiron, was convicted Dec. 13, 2012, in Pottawattamie County of enticing a female minor age 14-17. Adam Blaine Clark, 27, of 408 Park Ave., Odebolt, was convicted July 24, 2009 in Sac County of lascivious act in licting pain of a female 0-13. (continued on page 3)

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Holstein Halloween: The Holstein Chamber of Commerce hosted a Pumpkin Parade on Halloween to start trick or treat in Holstein Oct. 31. Downtown businesses got in the spirit of the event by handing out treats to parade participants. Here, Amy Conover, owner of rehabd., offers treats to parade participants.

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Our Miss Brooks: The O-A/BC-IG High School Drama Department will present “Our Miss Brooks” this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the high school cafetorium. The comedy is set in a high school classroom in 1964. The characters are working hard to create their own play, while sharing gym space with the basketball team and its coach, a blustering high school principal and an overbearing school board president.

O-A/BC-IG to present ‘Our Miss Brooks’ The O-A/BC-IG Drama Department will present “Our Miss Brooks,” this Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the O-A/BC-IG cafetorium in Ida Grove. Tickets will be available at the door. “Our Miss Brooks” is a comedy by

more about — (continued from front page) following reasons given as to why the referendum failed: •Voter fatigue; many people not wanting to think about more “school” business •There was misunderstanding about project scope within voter community •Some felt that a new auditorium is not needed because there is no need to be better than Galva-Holstein •Some folks still have hurt feelings about old auditorium getting torn down in 2012 •Some questioned the need to do any upgrades in the facilities; existing school facilities adequate •Some indicated that they didn’t know what was going on or where to vote •There was concern about increased taxes being used to pay for a new auditorium, and couldn’t an auditorium be paid for by fundraising efforts? •Some felt that other things should have been included in the bond referendum vote •Many had concerns about a tax increase at a time of low crop prices; felt that city taxes are already high; feeling that businesses would bear a burden of tax increase •Some don’t feel that the ine arts are important •Some felt that the process went too quickly after the reorganization vote; not much “chatter” about the process within the community •Some did acknowledge that costs for improvements would increase in the future •Some felt that the bond ref-

Christopher Sergel, based on the original material by R. J. Mann. Set in a high school classroom in 1964, the characters in the play are working hard to create their own play, while trying to overcome sharing gym space with the basketball team and its coach, a blustering princi-

pal, an overbearing school board president and, of course, their fair share of student drama. Mahala Kruse is student directing (along with Ann Holst and Kariann Jurgenson) a cast illed with various characters.

. . . bond referendum vote erendum represented “wants” instead of “needs,” so why is it necessary at this point in time? •Some felt that, for $16 million, they were not going to get very much, except a new auditorium •More “new stuff” should have been included; maintenance items should not be included in a bond referendum vote •Not enough people involved in the process •Many indicated that they would have voted if the auditorium were not included in the vote •Some have concern about decreasing enrollment •Some questioned whether it is really necessary to address accessibility issues right now •Misunderstanding about the mechanics of the tax levy and implications for voters •Several hundred less votes received at bond referendum vote than at reorganization vote; lots of people simply didn’t vote The committee members and board members discussed some things that might be considered to assist in any future bond referendum and how to survey the community members to gather information. •Get surveys developed that includes each project or each portion of the master facilities plan. •Make the surveys available online, on paper, in any manner possible that will allow the committee and board to gather as much information as possible from the patrons. •Not having a dollar amount

listed next to each item in the information that was distributed might have affected how people voted. Put more detail and estimated costs in the information about each project in the surveys. •List accessibility issues in both buildings together as one project in the surveys. •Might be helpful to list what is included in each item; the down side to this is that it creates a lengthy, somewhat burdensome survey to ill out. •Having project unity between Odebolt and Ida Grove important; possibly combine like projects; the down side to this is that it creates more expensive projects and limits what can be done The committee members and board members then reviewed possible next steps in the process of developing a future bond referendum. The steps discussed included the following: 1) Solicit feedback from community members in each town a) Learn why the referendum was opposed b) Learn what would be necessary in order to have a successful vote c) Learn what projects would be supported by the communities d) Learn what dollar amount for a bond referendum would be palatable/acceptable e) Ways to solicit feedback: •Meeting with business leaders •Meeting with community groups (Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.)

•Online survey •Social media 2) Re-package projects based upon feedback and reassessment process a) Determine which projects should be included in a bond referendum and which projects can be accomplished using PPEL or SAVE funds b) Conduct additional design and preparation time for repackaged projects 3) Present new package to community members and solicit feedback a) School district website b) Community town hall meetings c) Social media d) “Pop-up” meetings – go to where the people are (i.e. grocery store) to have a booth for information and answering questions e) Coordinate meetings and tours with school events when people are already going to be at the buildings, start with surveys during Parent-Teacher Conferences 4) Create a strong advocacy group who will be able to effectively communicate the need and promote the bond referendum a) Parents b) Business leaders c) Senior citizens d) Government of icials e) Community leaders f) School administrators g) Teachers h) Students The OABCIG Facilities Committee met Nov. 6 in the Odebolt-Arthur Elementary School library/media center.

(continued from front page) program is not open to the public. The ifth graders will sing several patriotic songs; the veterans will introduce themselves and say where they served. The three winners of the ifth grade lag essay contest will read their essays. The O-A/BC-IG High School food and cuisine students are hosting a free meal for veterans and their spouses at the Ida Grove Rec Center Thursday, Nov. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. RSVPs were due Nov. 6. Holstein Weather permitting, the Holstein American Legion will put up its Avenue of Flags Thursday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. The lags will be taken down on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. Volunteers who want to help put up or take down the lags are appreciated. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Char-Mac Assisted Living parking lot. If the weather is questionable the day the lags are slated to go up, volunteers are asked to call city hall at 368-4898 to ind out if the lags will go up. The Holstein Legion will have a steak fry Friday, Nov. 10, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $35 per person, are available from any Legion member or at the door. The Anthon Community Band will provide dinner music. There will also be a raf le for a Henry Armed Forces Addition lever action 22 ri le and two gift certi icates to Tiefenthaler Meats ($100) and Holstein Supermarket ($100). The Holstein American Legion will conduct a program at the school at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10. This is a public service, and the public is invited to share the program with the young people of Ridge View High School, who will also be participating in the program. The Legion is hopeful that convalescent facilities in Ida County will bring veteran clients residing with them to this service.

Contact the Holstein American Legion so that reserved seating can be arranged. The public is also invited to contribute to the “Wall of Honor.” This is a display in which families or individuals can honor loved ones who have served or are serving in the military (both living or deceased). The wall will be in place before Veterans’ Day. When you post a photo of your loved one on the wall, please label it on the front with name, rank and where they served—i.e. WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Middle East, USA, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. On the back of the photo, please include your contact name, address and phone number. Families are encouraged to take their photos home after the Veterans’ Day service. This year, the theme will center on some of the memorials cherished in Ida County: the Avenue of Flags, (approximately 430 full-size lags), the newly dedicated Ida County Freedom Rock and the All Military Services’ Memorial. Odebolt The Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary Post 313 will host free coffee and rolls for veterans and their families on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Odebolt Specialty Care assisted living dining room. The O-A/BC-IG High School food and cuisine students are hosting a free meal for veterans at the Ida Grove Rec Center Thursday, Nov. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. RSVPs were due Nov. 6. Odebolt Legion members will present a program to Odebolt-Arthur Elementary and O-A/BC-IG Middle School students Friday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m. The Legion’s color guard will participate. The Rev. David Viggers of Trinity Lutheran Church of Odebolt will be the featured speaker. Veterans in attendance will be recognized. The public is welcome to attend.

Holstein Avenue of Flags Weather permitting the Holstein American Legion will put up its Avenue of Flags Thursday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. The lags will be taken down on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. Volunteers who want to help put up or take down the lags are appreciated. Volunteers are

asked to meet at the CharMac Assisted Living parking lot. If the weather is questionable the day the lags are slated to go up, volunteers are asked to call city hall at 3684898 to ind out if the lags will go up.

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Dictionaries: The Holstein Kiwanis Club presented dictionaries to the Galva-Holstein third graders. Following the presentation, the students worked on stumping the teachers on a word they may not know what it means.

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Unforgettable 15 days for hurricane relief volunteer Mike Andrews will always remember a certain two-week stretch in September. Andrews volunteered and performed his assignments for American Red Cross’s efforts to assist Florida cities as Hurricane Irma hit and its aftermath. The dates he was in Florida doing the relief work were Sept. 6 through Sept. 21. “It’s a very humbling experience,” summed up Andrews. Andrews had worked for the American Red Cross’s disaster relief assistance during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005, as well. “Originally, I was going to go to Texas for Hurricane Harvey but, at the last minute, American Red Cross changed its plans and sent me to Florida for Hurricane Irma relief. I went to the American Red Cross’ Orlando office, then assisted the Tampa office with its evacuation, because it is right near Tampa

Bay. Remember, Irma kept switching its path. The towns had to notify the American Red Cross when it needed an evacuation and how many people it would need.” Andrews said crew volunteers from many walks of life and from all over the United States came to Florida for American Red Cross. His group was assigned to Celebration High School in Kissimmee, Fla., and to assist hundreds who had left their homes and were coming in at night. There was no electricity, and flashlights were the way to get around at night. “It’s organized chaos. You have to be flexible. It’s better if you’re real old or real young; you can’t be rigid,” said Andrews. ”We had 480 people there in the shelter from

several surrounding towns. There were no cots, they brought their own sleeping bags and we blew up air mattresses. There were sheriff ’s department officers there and police officers. I led a prayer service and we said The Lord’s Prayer in English and Spanish. People were largely upbeat and told of their jobs, but some said they could not tell where they worked. Remember, these people were displaced from their homes with no place to go, and most were between 65 and 100 years old. We were there for 21 hours the first day. You could hear the wind howling. The next

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day, you could see the damage, and there was a curfew of 9 p.m.,” said Andrews. Folks at the high school shelter had plenty to eat. Hospitals and ambulance service continued. One sad aspect was the homeless individuals went back to the streets when it was over, said Andrews. Andrews, 65, recalled a lighter moment when he caught a cat nap but there were concerns of another animal. “Someone told me not to stand there with the door open. The reason was alligators,” said Andrews. There was also more than one wedding proposal. “You’re very tired as a volunteer but it is a very humbling experience,” said Andrews. There was one touch of Ida Grove Andrews had brought with him. “A grade school class in

Ida Grove signed a card, and I left it at the tables,” he said. In the ensuing days, Andrews and his other crew members assisted in recovery efforts in the Kissimmee area and elsewhere. Restoring electricity service was a main concern at first. Volunteers do receive a stipend from the American Red Cross for emergency expenses there. “Later, they wanted me to go to Puerto Rico to help there and the California wildfires. It’s recommended that you take 30 days off afterward,” said Andrews. Andrews is a retired educator from Ida Grove schools, as he left there after serving as principal and worked at Ida Services for 14 years before retiring. He and his wife, Patti, plan to go to Nicaguara as part of Baptist Medical Dental Mission International trip next spring. He is also part of Horn Memorial Hospital’s Hospice service.

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acts with a female child (0-13). (continued from front page) James Edward Rigby, 52, 2908 Dean Ave., Odebolt, was convictMelissa J. Hunt, 31, of 4882 150th St., Cushing, was convicted Sept. 19, 2016 in Ida County of sexual abuse in the third degree ed Sept. 18, 2013, in Sac County of sexual exploitation of a minor (victim age and gender not supplied). with a male age 14-17. Shane Schwiesow, 38, of 806 Seventh St., Apartment B, Ida John Allen Jones, 56, of 602 Walnut St., Battle Creek, was convicted Dec. 3, 1997, in New York, of sexual abuse in the irst degree Grove, was convicted July 6, 2000, in Scott County of two counts of lascivious acts with a female child (0-13). against a female, 18-plus years of age. Marc Alan Strackbein, 65, of 110 N. Altoona St., Holstein, was Daniel C. Lindgren, 30, of 106 N. Hanover St., Schaller, was convicted Jan. 7, 2008 in Sac County of lascivious conduct with a fe- convicted Sept. 28, 2001, in Ida County of sexual exploitation of a male age 0-13 and Oct. 5, 2012 in federal/state court of receipt of minor (age and gender of victim not supplied) and lascivious acts with a male child age 0-13. child pornography. Nathen Scott Teneyck, 35, of 20 S. Orchard St., Kiron, was conEdward J. Lock Sr., 80, of 404 Seventh St., Battle Creek, was convicted Sept. 25, 2006, in Dickinson, of two counts of lascivious acts victed Nov. 4, 2010, in Sac County, of telephone disseminating obscene material. with a female age 0-13. Matthew Emil Tietsort, 32, of 5446 280th St., Battle Creek, was Chad Allan Morrow, 45, of 2133 Alpine Ave., Cushing, was convicted March 6, 1997, in Ida County of assault with intent to com- convicted Feb. 13, 2009, in Ida County of assault with intent to mit sexual abuse against a female adult (18 plus years of age) commit sexual abuse of a female age 14-17. Juan Ramon Velasquez, 65, of 504 Maple St., Schleswig, was conand burglary third degree (age and gender of the victim not supvicted Dec. 17, 2014 in Crawford County of assault with intent to plied). Justin Allan Nystrom, 36, of 307 Walnut St., Battle Creek, was commit sexual abuse (two counts) against a female age 0-13. Eric Vohs, 41, of 5767 180th St., Holstein, was convicted Jan. 10, convicted Dec. 12, 2003 in Ida County of sexual abuse in the third 2017, in Ida County of harassment irst degree of a female 18-plus degree against a female 14-17 years old. Joshua A. Pranschke, 33, of 405 Maple St., Early, was convicted years of age. Kenneth Leroy Welch, 72, of 4826 125th St., Washta, was convictMarch 14, 2005 in Buena Vista County of sexual abuse in the third ed June 5, 1969, in California of indecent exposure (age and gender degree of a female age 14-17. Brett Edward Pryor, 28, of 101 W. South Ave., Early, was con- of victim not supplied), Aug. 15, 1969, in California of assault with victed Dec. 22, 2008, in Buena Vista County of indecent contact with a child (0-13). Lowell Edward Pryor, 54, 1474 180th St., Schleswig, was convicted March 20, 2006 in Carroll County of sexual abuse in the third degree against a female 14-17. Douglas Wayne Pulse, 77, of 404 Seventh St., Battle Creek, was convicted Nov. 5, 2001 in Woodbury County of two counts of lascivious acts with a female age 0-13 and two counts of sexual abuse in the third degree of a female age 0-13. Chad Michael Reinhart, 45, 409 East First St., Odebolt, Beiermann Bengford Brown Clark was convicted June 12, 2000, in Sac County of lascivious

intent to commit rape (age and gender of victim not supplied), Feb. 26, 1991, in Nebraska of three counts of sexual assault in the irst degree against a female age 0-13 and kidnapping in the irst degree (age and gender of victim not supplied) and Jan. 21, 2004, in North Carolina of indecent liberties with a female child 0-13. Donald Robert Wilson, 46, of 505 Willow St., Battle Creek, was convicted Oct. 3, 2013, in Missouri, of sexual abuse irst degree of a female 0-13 years of age. Russel Roy Wilson, 27, of 604 Third St., Battle Creek, was convicted June 7, 2004 in Woodbury County of sexual abuse second degree (two counts) of a female 0-13 and sexual abuse second degree (two counts) of a female 0-13. Tony S. Wolterman, 35, 101 E. South Ave., Early, was convicted Sept. 18, 2006 in Carroll County of indecent contact with a female age 0-13 and lascivious conduct with a minor female age 14-17. Janelle Elizabeth Zoch, 51, of 214 Crawford St., Galva, was convicted Dec. 6, 2010, in Buena Vista County of seven counts of female invasion of privacy. As of Oct. 30, the Iowa Sex Offender Registry website stated there were 5,568 registrants in Iowa. To view complete information on any of these individuals, visit the Iowa Sex Offender Registry at www.iowasexoffender.com. Any action taken by the public against these individuals, including vandalism of property, verbal or written threats of harm or physical assault against these persons, their family or employer, can result in your arrest and prosecution.

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Balloon Ascension: The Balloon Ascension Holiday in Ida Grove, 1892. The Agricultural Society hired a man from Peoria, Ill., to make two balloon ascensions and a parachute leap at the fair, held near Rohwer St. in Ida Grove. A lady came instead and made one balloon ascension and a purachute leap for those at the fair.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Robert Fridley, owner of Ida Grove’s King Theater, is going to bring his irst movie production home for a local premier showing on Nov. 17. Fridley graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1937 and has been involved in the theater business most of his life. Fridley’s new production is called “The Hazing.” Fridley says the movie ills a need for family entertainment. Fridley has another movie, “Every Girl Should Have One,” in production. The movie will star Zsa Zsa Gabor. The Ida County Players theatre group announced they will discontinue productions for one year after an 11-year run. A lack of interest from county residents to try out for plays in the past few years was the reason given for the action. People from Ida Grove, Battle Creek, Holstein, Galva and Arthur had been active in past productions. In the most recent cast call, no one showed up to try out. Thirty years ago The Iowa Department of Transportation commissioners have approved a revised plan for the Highway 59/175 widening project through Ida Grove, with the city to pay of the fourth lane. The revised plan includes a stoplight at the intersection of Moorehead Avenue. The proposed cost for the project is $3,249,000. The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at Ida Grove’s Pizza Hut Nov. 2. Kreative Enterprises, an independent

owned franchise group of the Pizza Hut Corporation, owns the restaurant, which opened in August. The Ida County Board of Supervisors gave its stamp of approval to a tentative threeyear contract with secondary road workers Tuesday. Details of the agreement were not released until the union stewards could present it to the entire union for rati ication. Union steward Dennis Dose of Holstein said the agreement should be approved in the next week. Twenty years ago Area elevator of icials say this harvest season has been one of the fastest harvest seasons they’ve seen. Elevator managers agree that the quality of this year’s crops is very good and the lack of railcars caused shutdowns at their facilities. Corn yields around the area averaged 130 to 150 bushels with some reports as low as 80 bushels per acre to a high of 210 bushels. Soybean averages were between 45 to 50 bushels per acre. The Ida County Board of Supervisors agreed Sac and Ida Counties should do their own case management of mentally ill citizens Nov. 10. The decision came following a joint session with the Sac County Supervisors. A 1998 Ford Lifeline ambulance was delivered to the Holstein Fire and Ambulance Service last week. The new ambulance was funded by the Irene Jensen Trust and replaces the 1986 ambulance. The Grand Lodge of Iowa AF&AM will conduct a corner-

stone laying ceremony for the new addition to the Odebolt Public Library Nov. 15. Farber and Otteman Funeral Homes donated the stone. Ten years ago Nine-year-old Jake Wulf was a guest on “The Ellen DeGeneres” show Nov. 2. Wulf, a fourth grader at O-A Elementary School, shared his Invent Iowa invention on the show. Wulf’s invention, the “Privy Prop” is a pedal-operated device that lifts the toilet seat when a person puts his or her foot on it and was inspired by his mom’s annoyance at his forgetting to put the toilet seat down. In separate meetings, the Ida Grove City Council and the BC-IG School Board approved measures to transfer school property to the city for the purpose of constructing an addition onto the city library. Volunteers installed a new clock at Harold Godbersen Park Memorial Park in downtown Ida Grove last week. Pro its from RAGBRAI’s stop in Ida Grove two years ago were used to pay for the clock. The Holstein City Council passed a resolution noting its concern about the escalating costs to the city for participating in countywide law and stating the council believes a more equitable distribution of cost could be achieved. The Holstein City Council approved rezoning 29.16 acres of the East Ridge subdivsion from agricultural to residential. The council also approved the preliminary plat of the subdivision.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Join us for the 2017 Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. It will start and end at the rec center. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. There is a cost, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Ida County Food Bank. The winner of the fastest time and the winner of the closest prediction time will each receive a dozen decorated Thanksgiving cookies. Youth basketball practices will be starting the end of November. The gym will busy on week nights. Please plan accordingly. Join our 300,000-step challenge for November. If you reach that amount by the end of the month, you will receive $5 in Rec Bucks that can be used on a membership or you can donate it back to us to go toward the purchase of some new, small fitness equipment like bands or kettlebells. There will be a holiday

shave during the entire month. The NRCS campaign promotes improving soil health by not disturbing the soil this fall with tillage equipment. “One of the primary soil health principles is do not disturb the soil with tillage,” said NRCS State Conservationist Kurt Simon. “By eliminating tillage, Iowa farmers will not only improve their soil health, but also water quality while saving time

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Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Fall/winter lifeguard hours are 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment. Visit our website: www. idagroverec.org. Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service. Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

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Ida County Courier

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Letter to the Editor To the editor: The Iowa West Branch of the Orphan Grain Train has been in the Ida Grove community for more than 24 years. Orphan Grain Train is located at 417 Main St., just south across the railroad tracks. Orphan Grain Train runs totally on donations and volunteers. We receive good, used clean and/or new clothing, shoes that are in good shape, new underwear, sheets, pillowcases, blankets and quilts. (If clothes are dirty, stained or torn and you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear them, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use them, either.) We sort and pack these things for either domestic or international shipments to areas that are in need. Here again, the shipments are made possible by donations from

organizations and individuals. We normally work on Tuesday mornings, with some special groups coming on different days on occasion. We always welcome people who are willing to volunteer their time to help. Come and see what we do, and you are welcome to stay and help, one Tuesday or many. We have people from Sac City, Nemaha, Auburn, Lake View, Kiron, Ida Grove, Battle Creek, Anthon and Early volunteering on a regular basis right now. We have a trailer setting on the north side of our building. This makes it possible for people to leave items for us when we are not there. We have signs inside the trailer, advising people what items we accept. On occasion, people have been leaving many items that

we cannot utilize (i.e. household decorations, toys and games, parts of beds, microwaves, TVs, etc.). This causes our volunteers much additional work, sorting out these things. This takes time away from what we are really there to do (sort and pack clothing and bedding). This also causes us to have to use our inancial resources to dispose of these items. We truly appreciate the support of the Ida Grove community and surrounding area. However, if we continue to have so many things put in the trailer that we have to dispose of, we may have to lock the trailer and things will only be able to be delivered to us on Tuesday mornings. Sharon Ann Irwin Branch manager

To the editor: Alpha and Omega Seed oats in a wagon, sown with a seeder, alfalfa seed too, a corn knife a weeder. Mowed hay with horses, stored in a haymow, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different today, from then â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til now. We harnessed the horses, at six in the morn, hitched up to a planter, all day planting corn. We worked all day, daylight to dark, two rows at a time, was only a start. Seed grown at home, open pollinated corn, check wire a must, a cornstalk was born. Our watch was the sun, we knew it was time, to slop the hogs, then milking time. Cats in the barn, nest in the hay, kittens in hiding, their moth-

ers obey. Calves with no brains, fresh milk they hunger, milk in a bucket, taught with a inger. Gophers underground, making fresh mounds, gopher traps set, hidden underground. Front claws a bounty, 10 cents a pair, ive pair a fortune, with pennies to spare. Popcorn a nickel, at Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small shack, ice cream a nickel, a Saturday night snack. Dime to a movie, Gene Autry and horse, Roy Rogers and Trigger, always winning, of course. Old days remembered, for only a few, God our Provider, as we occupy a pew. Missing our kin, we sit in silence, we ask our God, as we pray for guidance.

We ask forgiveness, for deeds we have done, the Saviour our comfort, for sins yet undone. Parents in the churchyard, in peace they do live, heaven is our goal, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in the sky. Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love, we once shared, miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all a part of the Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan, a step on the road to home. Bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, miss me, but let me go. Submitted by Don Hollrah Odebolt

Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Hot cocoa 5K: Join us Thursday, Nov. 30, for our annual Hot Cocoa 5K with live entertainment provided by Jessica McClintock. Run will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center. Entertainment and meal will follow at Boulders Inn and Suites from 6 to 10 p.m. To register, contact Lohff-Schumann. Third-sixth grade basketball: Registration forms are out for third through sixth grade basketball. Practice will begin in November. Games begin Saturday Jan. 6. Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members

will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fundraiser: If you have empty pop cans youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven.

Stop in today and check out our specials. Fitness schedule Monday: 5:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 a.m. outdoor trail run (intermediate); 5:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:45 a.m. cardio/strength (advanced); 9:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:30 a.m. retired but not tired. Tuesday: 5:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 a.m. step aerobics; 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:45 a.m. mommy and me; 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:15 p.m. itness mix. Wednesday: 5:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 a.m. weight lifting; 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:15 p.m. Zumba. Thursday: 5:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 a.m. strength (intermediate); 5:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:45 a.m. cardio/strength (advanced); 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:45 a.m. mommy and me; 9:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:30 a.m. retired but not tired; 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:15 p.m. cardio/core. Friday: 5:45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 a.m. itness mix; 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:15 p.m. Zumba.

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Yoga: Sole 2 Soul will be hosting a five-week yoga session starting Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. and running through Dec. 18. Class dates are Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 11 and 18. AAFA Certified Trainer Barb Gebers of Holstein is

the yoga instructor. Call to sign up for the class. Tai Chi demonstration: Mary Beth Andrews is a certified instructor for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. She will be talking about Tai Chi and giving a demonstration at The Meeting Place in Galva on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. For information on the cost and

to register, call 282-4426 by Nov. 11. Step aerobics/weight circuits: Step aerobics and weight training circuit runs through Nov. 9. Chair yoga: Chair yoga classes runs through Nov. 9. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

Average crop prices up slightly The average price received by farmers for corn during September in Iowa was $3.21 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Agricultural Prices report. This was up $0.02 from the August price and $0.13 above September 2016. The September 2017 average price received by farmers for

soybeans, at $9.18 per bushel, was up $0.13 from the August price but $0.15 below the September 2016 price. The September average oat price per bushel was $2.52, up $0.15 from August and $0.10 above September 2016. All hay prices in Iowa averaged $101 per ton in September. This was up $1 from the

August price and $16 more than September 2016. The September 2017 alfalfa hay price averaged $105, unchanged from the previous month but $17 above September 2016. The average price received for other hay during September was $88 per ton. This was up $5 from the August price and $15 more than last year.

Helping a friend in need Close to 100 neighbors, friends and relatives gathered on the Paul Voge farm north of Galva Nov. 3 to help combine Vogeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corn crop and paint an old schoolhouse museum. Voge was diagnosed with abdominal cancer this summer and is currently waiting for approval to participate in a trial program. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m overwhelmed by this outpouring of support. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan on giving up and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to keep ighting.â&#x20AC;? With tears in her eyes, Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Lois, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Words canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t express how heart-warming this is. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thank everyone enough for what they did

for us.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many people wanted to help Paul,â&#x20AC;? said long-time friend Duane Brandt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to turn people down. I inally asked Paul if there was something else folks could do to help. He told me he had planned on scraping and painting the schoolhouse. We ended up with 25 to 30 people doing that today. They scraped the building, wiped it down and painted it.â&#x20AC;? The crews working on bringing in the corn crop combined 173 acres in three hours with 14 combines and approximately the same amount of grain carts. Brandt

said he had no idea how many trucks helped. He commented that people came from Arthur, Cushing, Galva, Ida Grove, Holstein, Alta, Schaller, Quimby and Moville to help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paul has so many friends. Some of the close neighbors combined his seed beans earlier and what happened today is outstanding. Many of these guys donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have their own crops done, but look at that, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eating lunch and staying around visiting, they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rushing back home to take care of their own crops. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great community support for one of ours,â&#x20AC;? said Brandt.

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Lunch time: Friends and neighbors take time for lunch after helping out fellow community member Paul Voge Nov. 3. Nearly 100 people, helped combine Vogeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corn crop and paint an old schoolhouse museum on Vogeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm north of Galva.

RV to present â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Annie,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nov. 10-11 Ridge View High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fall musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annieâ&#x20AC;? will be presented Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein. Adult and student tickets are available at the door. The musical director is Kris Kistenmacher, assisted by Mary McAreavy. The musical is based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annieâ&#x20AC;? has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tomorrow.â&#x20AC;? With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to ind the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun- illed adventure, Annie foils Miss Hanniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evil machinations and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She inds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt

named Sandy. The cast includes: Destiny Van Beek as Annie; Adorable Epps as Miss Hannigan; Jill Galvin as Grace Farrell; Andrew Snyder as Oliver Warbucks; Jack Henderson as Rooster, Kyra Martin as Lily and orphansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Beth Bailey, Braleigh Schossow, Brittney Vincent, Anya Kistenmacher, Autumn Henkel, Tori McDanel and Lexi Stadler. Also, Connor Pickhinke as Bundles; Ben Todd as Drake; Hanna Blackmore as Cecile; Cassie Allen as Annette; Lauren Johnson as Mrs. Greer and Alexis Clark as Mrs. Pugh; servantsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Alex Movall, Emilie Sawatzky, Joslyn McDanel and Cloe Droegmiller; Drew Knapp as Lt. Ward; Hooverville peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Cassie Allen, Abbi Hansen, Kayla Kolpin, Brady Meyer, Alex Movall, Emilie Sawatzky and Chase Zahner and the NY City crowdâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Abbi Hansen, Mandi Lange, Evan Leuschen, Brady Meyer, Alex Movall, Es Najera, Dani Staley and Chase Zahner. Also, Connor Pickhinke as Burt Healy, Mandi Lange as the ventriloquist, Cloe Droegmiller, Anya Kistenmacher and Kenzee Wunschel as the Boylan Sisters; Alex Movall is the sound effects man; Brady Meyer as President Roosevelt; Abbi Hansen as Perkins; Evan Leuschen as Ickes; Alex Movall as Hull; Chase Zahner as Howe and Cameron Steffens as Judge Brandeis.

MidAmerican Energy files proposed energy eďŹ&#x192;ciency program MidAmerican Energy Company has iled an application with the Iowa Utilities Board for approval of its proposed 2019-23 energy ef iciency plan, designed to immediately reduce customer bills while continuing to create energy ef iciency savings. MidAmerican Energy is proposing a plan that will save the average residential customer $67 annually â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enough to install LED light bulbs or a programmable thermostat. Commercial customers could realize an average savings of $152 per year and an average industrial customer could see savings of $6,500 per year. In 2016, 47 percent of the energy MidAmerican Energy delivered to its Iowa customers came from renewable resources, all while striving to reach its 100 percent Renewable Energy Vision. In 2021, renewable energy is expected to equal 95 percent of its Iowa customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual energy usage. The increase of renewable energy sources in MidAmerican Energyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generation portfolio warrants a revised program that will allow the company to continue to offer some of the lowest rates in the country while putting more money back into customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

pockets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the 1990s, MidAmerican Energy and its customers have come a long way in achieving the ultimate goal of energy ef iciency requirements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to provide energy in an environmentally friendly and carbonfree manner,â&#x20AC;? said Bill Fehrman, president and CEO of MidAmerican Energy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently, all customers help fund an energy ef iciency pot of money that other customers can use. We believe it is time to return the spending decisions to our customers, empowering them to use their dollars in the way that works best

for their family, instead of paying for other customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; energy ef iciency.â&#x20AC;? Under the proposed plan, a comprehensive set of 17 programs will be offered that are designed to help customers manage energy use, reduce costs, protect the environment and increase business competitiveness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to provide this long-term strategy that offers energy ef iciency opportunities along with customer savings,â&#x20AC;? stated Fehrman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the right thing to do for our customers.â&#x20AC;?

Biodiesel Operations Position Western Iowa Energy is looking for a motivated individual to work in out Biodiesel Operations Area. We offer competitive wages, starting at $16 per hour, and a full Pre-Employment Physical/Drug Screen and Background Check are required. Applications can be downloaded at www.westerniowaenergy.com or can be picked up at our Please drop off, mail, or email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Western Iowa Energy, 1220 S. Center Street ! " # % " &' () ** Attn: Suzanne Kilbourn Email: skilbourn@westerniowaenergy.com E.O.E.

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

FAMILY & FRIENDS Berry, Gehrke wed in Sept. Emilee Berry and Jacob Gehrke were united in marriage Sept. 16 at Westchester Evangelical Free Church in Des Moines. Pastor Don Long officiated. Parents of the couple are Traci and Todd Riessen of Battle Creek, Mark Berry of Early and Tom and Jessica Gehrke of Johnston. Hana Berry, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Megan Holmes, cousin of the bride; Kali Jo Wacker, friend of the couple, and Olivia Riessen, sister of the bride. Flower girl was Blakely Maassen, second cousin of the bride. Garrett Gehrke and Jonah Gehrke, brothers of the groom, were co-bestmen.

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Horn Hospice Tree of Lights fund-raiser underway The Horn Hospice Tree of Lights ceremony is set for Sunday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. The lighting ceremony, short program and refreshments will be held in the hospital conference room center. You may remember loved ones by purchasing lights for the tree in their memory.

Funds raised through the Tree of Lights are used to help terminally ill patients through the Horn Hospice program. Send donations and names of loved ones to: Horn Hospice Tree of Lights, Horn Memorial Hospital, 701 E. Second St., Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445. The light will shine in loved ones’ memory throughout the Christmas season.

Groomswoman was Lauren Johnson, sister of the groom, and groomsman was Brody Easter, friend of the groom. Ushers were Isaiah Zuchike and Ben Zuchike, cousins of the groom; Caden Easter, friend of the groom, and Taylor Johnson, brother-in-law of the groom. Hosts for the evening were Clint Berry, brother of the bride, and Brent and Stephanie Riessen, friends of the groom. The wedding colors were burgundy and burlap (natural) with gold accents. After a honeymoon cruise to Haiti, Jamaica and Mexico, the couple is at home in Perry.

OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for Nov. 8-15 is: Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. documentary of the May lower; 3 p.m. social. Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. dominoes; 3 p.m. social. Friday: 10 a.m. art; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social. Saturday—3 p.m. movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence

Welk. Sunday—2:30 p.m. Kiron Baptist Church; 3 p.m. social; 3:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Monday—10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. nails; 3 p.m. social. Tuesday—10 a.m. documentary on Native Americans; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social. Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. St. Martin’s ladies; 3 p.m. social.

Odebolt Library The Odebolt Public Library added several books and DVDs to its circulation in October. New DVDs added included: “A Ghost Story,” “Paw Patrol: The Great Pirate Rescue,” “47 Meters Down,” “The Book of Henry,” “Transformers: The Last Knight,” “The House,” “Spidereman-Homecoming,” “Spookley-The Square Pumpkin,” “F8: The Fate of the Furious” and “Pirates of the Caribbean-Dead Men Tell No Tales.” New large print books available for patrons to check out are “The Hangman’s Sonnet” by Reed F. Coleman, “Caroline” by Sarah Miller, “Cherished Mercy#3” by Tracie Peterson, “A Snow Country Christmas #4” by Linda L. Miller, “The

Christmas Room” by Catherine Anderson, “A Cajun Christmas Killing” by Ellen Bryon, “Don’t Let Go” by Harlan Coben and “Second Chance Girl #2” by Susan Mallery. New books include “Glass Houses” by Louise Penny, “The Cuban Affair” by Nelson DeMille, “Holly and Ivy” by Fern Michaels, “To Be Where You Are” by Jan Karon, “A Snow Country Christmas #4” by Linda L. Miller, “Merry and Bright” by Debbie Macomber, “Haunted” by Kay Hooper, “The Yonahlossee Camp for Girls” by Anton Disclafani, “Deep Freeze” by John Sandford, “Fairytale” by Danielle Steel, “Killing Season” by Faye Kellerman and “The Tiger’s Prey” by Wilbur Smith.

MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for Nov. 8-15 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. Arthur Free church. Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 1:30 p.m. Kelsey’s funny farm. Friday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m.

movie and popcorn. Saturday—10:30 a.m. devotionals with Peggy. Veterans’ Day. Monday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. life on the farm; 1:30 p.m. going for a drive. Tuesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 2 p.m. Catholic bingo. Wednesday—10:30 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Lierman, 3 p.m. Methodist communion.

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Engaged: David and Lisa Fuehne of Centralia, Ill., and Rev. Paul and Stephanie Egger of Galva announce the engagement of their children, Caitlin Fuehne of Centralia, Ill., and Christian Egger of Galva. Caitlin is a 2013 graduate of Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School in Centralia and a May 2017 graduate of Concordia University, Nebraska, with a Bachelor of Science in Education in secondary education with an endorsement in math and a Lutheran teacher’s diploma. She is employed as a seventh and eighth grade teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in Hoffman, Ill. Christian is a 2013 graduate of Ridge View High School in Holstein. He will graduate in May 2018 from Concordia University, Nebraska, with a Bachelor of Science in Education in secondary education with an endorsement in science, a Spanish minor and a Lutheran Teacher’s diploma. The couple is planning a June 30, 2018, wedding at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman, Ill.

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Peyton Boyle of Holstein was selected as one of 60 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) students to receive the Foreman Scholarship. Boyle, a student in agricultural business at Iowa State University, was selected for a combination of classroom performance and out-of-class leadership and volunteerism. The Fred Foreman scholarship is awarded to top students who serve the college by acting as peer mentors, club of icers and representing the college on competitive teams with a preference for students in activities that assist in recruiting prospective students. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University has awarded more than 2,250 scholarships to students for the 2017-18 academic year. Area students receiving scholarships are Madison Hemer of Arthur, who received the Elinor L. Fehr and Walter R. Fehr Endowed Scholarship, and Claudia Devitt of Ida Grove received the Monsanto Nick Reding Agriculture Scholarship.

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Happiness Express entertains: The Happiness Express Chorus, a male a cappella barbershop harmony group, provided a program of entertainment for the residents of Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove on the evening of Oct. 30. The Happiness Express is the performing chorus of the Denison Barbershop Harmony Society. Members come from a 60-mile radius of Denison. They present an annual show, provide music for area churches in the summer months and help support area high school music programs. The chorus welcomes all men high school age and up, who enjoy singing as a hobby. They meet each Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Denison High School vocal music room, 819 North 16th St. For more information, Google search Happiness Express Chorus. where people read the

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WDWV Schedule The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for Nov. 8-15 is: Wednesday, Nov. 8: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary and communion; 11:30 a.m. honor our vets luncheon; 2 p.m. after school party with community kids. Thursday, Nov. 9: 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 2 p.m. Presbyterian communion and church with Rev. Freese; 3 p.m. church yummies.

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Halloween fun: Ida Grove’s Morningside Healthcare Community residents and staff had a great turnout for their haunted hallway.

Ba le Creek Medical Auxiliary releases prize winners The Battle Creek Medical Auxiliary recently held its annual luncheon and card party. Sandy Schreiber won the $25 gift certi icate door prize. The following were winners: cheese cake donated by Cindy Albers, won by Nancy Krueger; six layer bars donated by Battle Creek Bakery won by JoAnn Riessen, and smoke alarm donated by Battle Creek Fire Department won by Marcella Segebart. Also, thermometer donated by Bomgaars won by Georgene Krayenhagen; gift certi icates donated by Bread Box won by Shirley Ruser and Elleen Oberreuter; snowmen donated by Colleen Brown won by Peggy Fick; liter pop, candy and certi icate for pizza and chicken donated by Cenex won by Tabitha Bockelman and Janis Boock; gift certi icate donated by Colberts won by Elleen Oberreuter; needlepoint picture donated by Barbara Connor won by Robert Krueger; orange hostess basket donated by Marilyn Dausel won by Allen Fitch. Also winning were: afghan donated by Paula Dausel won by Corliss Hansen; wall hanging donated by Dollar General won by Kamryn Larson; cups and cards donated by Edward Jones won by Heidi Anderson and Eileen Streck; basket of candy donated by Dean and Peggy Fick won by Anna Reitz and gift certi icate donated by Flowers and More won by Marcella Segebart. Also, gift certi icates donated by Fred’s Place won by Phyllis Groth and Tabitha Bockelman; tote bags donated by Sharon Forthum won by Linda Wingert; Avon donated by Phyllis Groth won by Joan Nahnsen; Tupperware donated by Phyllis Groth won by Judy Uhl; smoke/carbon monoxide alarm donated by Hoffman Insurance Agency won by Bonnie Spotts. Other winners were: fall wall plaques donated by Horn Memorial Gift Gallery won by Alta Peterson and Lois Jensen; gift certi icate donated by Ida Grove Bowling Alley won by Sharon Forthum; gift certi icates donated by Ida Grove Liquor won by Lois Jensen and Jeanette Holmes and punch card donated by Ida Grove Rec Center won by Linda Wingert. Also, cook book donated by ISI won by Jeanette O’Brien; basket with coffee donated by Jacob Jessen won by Diane Yockey; basket with gifts donated by Jared Schmidt Insurance won by Heidi Anderson; pie carrier donated by Johnson Propane won by Mareta Vermeys; snow globe donated by Jeanette O’Brien won by Jean Wilcke; bowl of goodies donated by Janis Boock won by Pat Menegay. Winning chance items were: mason jar basket donated by Lin Jensen won by Shirley Ruser; Christmas tree, snowman and doily do-

nated by Lois Jensen won by Zola Friedrichsen; wall hanging donated by Lewis Family Drug won by Propane Hank; tray, candle, pumpkin donated by Maier Pharmacy won by Diane Yockey; wishing stone donated by Malcom’s won by Lisa Weber and fall basket of goodies donated by North Star won by Ann Dose. Also, wine purse and wine donated by Old Town Vineyard and Winery won by Judy Uhl; harvest angel donated by Paladin Computer Services won by Georgine Krayenhagen; punch cards donated by Pizza Hut won by Vicki Dausel and Phyllis Christie; single topping medium pizzas donated by Pronto won by Danell Burow, Ruth Shubin, Lois Jensen and Lorraine Johnson; cup, koozies and Chapstick® donated by Remer Realty won by Kamryn Larson; Lastin’ Expressions (sisters) donated by Rentals, Treasures and More won by Lois Jensen. Also, body pillow donated by Selections won by Linda Wingert; doll furniture donated by Pat Shever won by Bree Reitz; set of children’s bibs donated by Pat Shever won by Bev Jessen, set of adult bibs donated by Pat Shever won by Linda Wingert; gift certi icates donated by Schranks won by Janice Nelsen and Linda Wingert; gift certi icate donated by Sparky’s won by Shirley Ruser; gift certi icate and lotion donated by Styles Unlimited won by Sharon Jepsen and gift certi icates donated by Subway won by Corliss Hansen, Maxine Burow and Janis Boock. Also, hair spray and gel donated by Trendue Salon and Spa won by Sharon Forthum; gift certi icate, shampoo and conditioner donated by Tabitha’s Cutting Edge won by Robert Krueger; popcorn popper donated by UBI won by Pat Menegay; women’s socks donated by Village Shoe Shoppe won by Linda Wingert; gift certi icates donated by Wilson’s Tax Service won by Alex Wingert and Shelby Flammang; place setting of dishes donated by Linda Wingert won by Phyllis Groth; teddy bear donated by Linda Wingert won by Selma Mills; pictures donated by Kasey Johnk won by Georgine Krayenhagen, Selma Mills and Linda Wingert. Also, gift certi icate donated by Zimmy’s won by Marcella Segebart; lantern donated by Beneta Witt won by Georgine Krayenhagen; Santa donated by Beneta Witt won by Alta Patterson; Robert Van Houten donated bottles of wine won by Heidi Anderson, Lorraine Bottjen, Bonnie Spotts, Wanda Cooper, Pat Shever (two) and Selma Mills; and jars of jam won by Maxine Burow, Mareta Vermeys, Heidi Anderson, Kamryn Larsen, Charlene Pine, Lois Jensen, Wanda

Cooper, Pat Menegay and Jean Ang. Vicki Dausel donated several items: screen art bunny won by Phyllis Groth, boy’s shoes won by Lisa Weber; girl’s shoes won by Marshall Lundt; Christmas tablecloth won by Nolla Frentz, Precious Moment plate won by Janis Boock and Halloween teddy won by Anna Reitz. Donna Georgopoulos donated swinging angels won by Lois Jensen, angels won by Phyllis Groth and seasonal goodness decoration won by Lois Jensen. Noteboom John Deere donated a children’s toolset won by Marshall Lundt and two caps both won by Phyllis Groth. Georgine Krayenhagen donated set of three children’s books won by Janice Nelsen; back pack won by Janice Nelsen and puzzle won by Kamryn Larson.

Holstein Fire, Ambulance to host dance The Holstein Fire and Ambulance Service is sponsoring soup and sandwiches’ meal and a dance Saturday, Nov. 18, at Veterans’ Memorial Hall in Holstein. Soup and sandwiches will be served, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The dance runs from 7 p.m. to midnight and features “The Senders.”

Friday, Nov. 10: 10:30 a.m. local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, Nov. 11: 5 p.m. Presbyterian turkey dinner. Sunday, Nov. 12: 3 p.m. travel to China with Greg and Sue (Wilcke) Mellenberg. Monday, Nov. 13: 10:30 a.m. discuss and recall; 2 p.m. Creative Creations with Deb Kelley; 6:15 p.m. Turkey talk with Noelle and

Jamey. Tuesday, Nov. 14: 10:30 a.m. scarf exercise; 1:30 p.m. spiritual visit with Father Ball and Danbury Catholic students; 3 p.m. Bible study with Pastor Cormeny. Wednesday, Nov. 15: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary and communion; 2 p.m. Mike Andrews speaking on Hurricane Irma crisis.

I’ve been hacked. What do I do? No matter how secure you are, sooner or later, you may be hacked. Assuming it could happen to you is wise. Here’s what you can do before and after that happens. Create regular backups of all your business or personal information. If your computer or mobile device is hacked, the only way you can recover your information may be from backups. If one of your online accounts is hacked, immediately log in and change the password to a strong, unique

password. If you no longer have access, contact the company. Monitor your credit cards. If you see any charges you do not recognize, call the credit card company right away. Cyber security is here to stay. Let the headlines about cyber bad guys remind you to protect yourself, your business and your personal information. Use strong passwords and make sure your networks, devices and computers are secure. Be proactive. That’s the best place to start.

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Halloween costumes: Willow Dale staff went all out for Halloween. More than 70 area kids trick or treated at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek Halloween night.

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Fourth grade volleyball: The Ida Grove Rec Center fourth grade volleyball team includes, front from left, coach Tracy Johnson, Billie Oxendale, Sophi Johnson, Aubrey Taylor, Gracie Raasch, Quincy Smith, Hailey Bender, Creighton Lichtenberg, Zariah Smith and coach Amanda Eason. Back row from left, coach Angie Taylor, Whitney Johnson, Cecily Jacobson, Stella Remer, Leah Sholty, Lizzi Hoefling, Hildie Harm, Sydney Schreiber and coach Chandra Bender.

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Third grade volleyball: The Ida Grove Rec Center third grade volleyball team includes, front from left, Adi Loger, Molly Hoefling, Chloe Murphy, Addisyn Pritchard and Ashlyn Frye. Second row from left, Brooklyn Martin, Kasey DeVine, Allison Moore, Caitlin Todd and Lexi Robinson. Third row from left, coach Jann Murphy, Lia Hansen, Brady Youngren, Jenessa Kolar, Brynn Lindskoog, Delaynee Steele, Ellah Byers and coach Tiffany Lindberg.

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Sixth grade volleyball: The Ida Grove Rec Center sixth grade volleyball team includes, front from left, Izzy Parks, Emma Skirvin, Abby Winterrowd, Sienna Becker, Avery Behrendsen, Hailey Wilcox and Chloe Jamison. Back row from left, Jaci Johnson, Karter Hemer, Caitlyn Ulrich, Kendal Fineran, Sophia Van Houten, Taylor Schable and Erika Swanger. Susan Hemer and Patricia Winterrowd coach the team.

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Fifth grade volleyball: The Ida Grove Rec Center fifth grade volleyball team includes, front from left, Sierra Jepsen, Malia Lansink, Lexi Patera, Brylie Hansen, Livi Schroeder, Josilynn Pritchard, Jadyn Friedrichsen and Addy Skirvin. Back row from left, Natalie Tarr, Ella Hoffman, Calli Ulrich, Deim Reis, Anna Hoffman, Bailey Hansen, Ally Lundell and Ava Hoefling.

Raptor runners earn awards Ridge View cross-country coach Katie Tesch presented the following awards to members of the 2017 squad: Girls earning individual awards were Macy Wunschel, captain; Katlyn Wiese, most valuable runner; Paige Padavich, newcomer of the year and most improved, and Rachel Kenny, most dedicated. Boys earning individual awards were An-

drew Snyder, captain and most dedicated; Carlos Galvan, most valuable and newcomer of the year, and Connor Pickhinke, most improved. Boy earning all-conference (based on their placings at the conference meet) were Galvan and Andres Carbajal. Girls earning all-conference were Wiese and Kenny. Wiese also placed 26th at the class 1A state meet.

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. For more information about lakes and rivers in this area call the Black Hawk District Of ice in Lake View at 712657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com. Black Hawk Lake—Water temperatures are in the 40’s. Fishing activity has been low, but fall is a good time to target pan ish and walleye.

Bluegill - Fair: Pick up bluegill just about anywhere along the shoreline in two to ivefeet of water. Use a small jig tipped with live bait or a small piece of crawler ished below a bobber off the loating ishing pier, the west stone pier, and the inlet bridge. Walleye - Fair: Use live bait ished along the Ice House Point shoreline and near the outlet in the east basin. Largemouth bass - Good: Use topwater lures, twisters, or live bait to catch largemouth bass just about anywhere along the shoreline.

Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake)—Surface water temperatures are in the 40’s. Storm Lake has a daily limit of 3 walleye and all 17to 22-inch walleye must be released; no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Walleye - Fair: Use twisters, live bait and plastics that mimic a shad. Most action has been from shore. Try the Chautauqua Jetty and near the inlet of the lake in the evenings. White bass - Fair: Use crankbaits, twisters or live bait ished from shore.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE First State Bank 151.5 GOMACO 140.5 United Bank of Ia. 130.5 Horn Physicians 122.5 Barry Motor 112 Bye 63 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Linda Martin 193 Zolene Streck 185 Dawn Ortner 166 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Zolene Streck 527 Linda Martin 526 Dawn Ortner 463 HIGH TEAM GAME Barry Motor 588 GOMACO 585 First State Bank 563 HIGH TEAM SERIES Barry Motor 1684 GOMACO 1665 Horn Physicians 1562 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Kin Pins 145.5 Rod’s Fertilizer 129 Hanson Auto 123 United Bank of Ia. 114.5 Backdraft 101 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Trisha Hoffman 199 Tracy Johnson 193

Lorna Steenbock 188 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Lorna Steenbock 517 Trisha Hoffman 486 Tracy Johnson 479 HIGH TEAM GAME Backdraft 675 Kin Pins 656 Backdraft 596 HIGH TEAM SERIES Backdraft 1808 Kin Pins 1694 Rod’s Fertilizer 1597 JUNIOR MIXED LEAGUE Johnson Propane 85 Pronto 85 First State Bank 70 United Bank of Ia. 60 Team 5 10 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Dana Wessel 174 Darian Hannel 160 Colin Bengford 156 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Dana Wessel 459 Colin Bengford 421 Darian Hannel 390 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Aurora Anderson 142 Sierra Schmidt 118 Hayley Anderson 102 Chelsea Redenius 102 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Aurora Anderson 380 Sierra Schmidt 298

Hayley Anderson 283 HIGH TEAM GAME Johnson Propane 406 Pronto 337 Team 5 325 HIGH TEAM SERIES Johnson Propane 1122 Team 5 917 Pronto 916 BANTAM LEAGUE North Star CCU 85.5 Designs by Jamee 78 Tief’s Transfer 82.5 Team 3 2 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Zane Redenius 138 Evan Jordan 98 Carson Jordan 92 Ashton Schramm 92 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Zane Redenius 350 Evan Jordan 251 Ben Hofmeister 250 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Jade Wilcox 125 Alyssa Monroe 90 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Jade Wilcox 313 Alyssa Monroe 225 HIGH TEAM GAME Designs by Jamee 795 Designs by Jamee 776 Designs by Jamee 699 HIGH TEAM SERIES Designs by Jamee 2270 North Star CCU 1869 Tief’s Transfer 1692

Football contest winners Dominic Drey of Alton won the Courier football contest for the week of Nov. 1. Gary Harter of Ida Grove was second. Drey and Harter both missed three games, but Drey’s point total of 876 was closer to the actual count of 893. Harter guessed 737. Ken Thornhill of Ida Grove was third. He and several other contestants missed four games, but Thornhill’s point total of 850 was closer to the inal point total. The Nov. 1 contest is the inal one for the 2017 season.

State parks open for fall and winter camping If you enjoy getting outside no matter what the temperature, state parks are a great place to visit and to stay. The Iowa DNR invites you to continue to camp at state parks throughout the fall and winter seasons. Here are a few things to know: •Parks are open year-round for camping. Because each park is unique, plan your visit by checking out individual state park web pages ahead of time or call the park to be sure facilities are available. You can also ind out park winterizing plans on the state park alertsand-closures page. •Electricity is still running at modern campsites. •Modern restrooms and showers are closed in most state parks by the last week of October. Pit toilets are still available. •Water has been turned off, but some parks still have water available from hydrants. There are plenty of camping opportunities to enjoy at Iowa State Parks. Reserve a site by visiting the Iowa DNR webpage.

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RV FFA: Members of the Ridge View FFA and FFA advisor Clay Drenth attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 24-28. FFA members attending the convention were, from left: Kolton Blum, Russell Brummer, Rayann Volkert, Braleigh Schossow, Rachel Kenny, Klint Blum and Connor Pickhinke.

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National convention: Six O-A/BC-IG FFA members, along with FFA advisor Tess Mittag, attended the 90th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 24-28. During the trip, members were exposed to many educational experiences such as: touring the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Ill.; attending the opening general session of the convention where they got the opportunity to hear from National FFA officers reflect on their lives as officers as well as the keynote speaker Laila Ali, undefeated boxing champion, TV host, author and speaker; attended the National FFA Convention Expo where FFA members talked with agriculture businesses and colleges/universities; toured the NCAA Hall of Fame; attended the National FFA Concert, where Rascal Flatts preformed, and the National FFA Rodeo (Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo) and attended a leadership workshop on how to discover ways to overcome procrastination, find your motivational style and lead. FFA members who attended were, from left: Dylan Hemer, Taylor Oldham, Dakota Powell, Anna Van Dusen, Corin Bower and Kacie Mandernach.

by Nancy Ploeger Old-fashioned country school days, sponsored by the Ida County Historical Society, were held Sept. 8-29. Grant Center Country School opened its doors to 147 students, their teachers and seven guests. Denison schools did not attend this year. The schools and their teachers were: Danbury Catholic—Sylvia Friedrichsen, SchallerCrestland—Brenda. Williamsen and Rebecca Grote, Battle Creek-Ida Grove—Janet Snyder, Ashley Wittrock and Kelsie Nettles, Galva-Holstein—Chad Hustedt and Mikell Brosamle and Odebolt-Arthur—Courtney Larson. Former classroom teachers who were the instructors were: Deb Parker, Connie An inson and Rochelle Luscombe of Holstein, Barb Bloom of Wall Lake, Bev Yeager, Susan Miller and Jennifer Glawe of Ida Grove, Wanita Wiese of Kingsley, Sandy Getzmier, Karen Sampers and Nancy Ploeger of Schaller. Leading the history hikes were Dale Wellendorf, Steve Wilkens and Morris Hurd, all of Ida Grove. The students and their teachers sent thank you notes to the historical society, the instructors and the hike leaders. The comments they write make it all worthwhile to volunteer teaching at the country school. Following are a summary of the comments written by the students and their teachers: Thank you for the best day of my life. It was super cool how prairie people went to school. Thank you for taking the time and effort letting us see how kids went to school in the 1800s or in the olden days. Thank you for volunteering. The parade with the lag was special. My favorite thing I learned was when we learned about the liberty bell and saw a picture of the liberty bell. The teacher teaches all the subjects including music, PE and other stuff. Thank you for letting us listen to the record player. Thank you for singing with us and teaching us the ive- inger rule. Thanks for teaching me orthography, citizenship, reading, arithmetic and penmanship. I learned that math was called ciphering or arithmetic and spelling was called orthography. Books they read back then had a lot of short stories. I liked acting out the story, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” My favorite part was reading. My favorite part was writing on the small slate. I liked writing on the chalkboard and using chalk. I liked the spelling bee even though I got out irst. I liked the spelling bee because I got irst. The thing I liked about country school was getting to write with ink. I liked the most

was the feather quill pen. The old fashioned pens are cool. It took so much ink to write a sentence. I learned there were three recesses and one was an hour long. Thank you for letting us on the old fashioned teeter-totter and playing the hanky game, drop the handkerchief. I cannot believe you had to use an outhouse. It was different from our school, as we do not need to go somewhere to get water. It was fun how we washed our hands. We did not waste water. I did not know that they had to make their own soap. I liked eating lunch at my desk. I learned the desks are connected. I learned that sometimes the students would bring vegetables to school and make soup at school on the potbellied stove. I learned you couldn’t be married to teach if you were a woman. I felt bad for the person who got married and could not teach anymore. It was unusual you couldn’t be married and teach. Thank you for playing the piano and the song she taught was funny. They didn’t have air conditioners back then. I learned that many years ago they didn’t have electronics and had to do things the old-fashioned way. I especially liked the long hike. It was hot, but fun. It was pretty hard going up the hill. Thank you for teaching us about the cemetery. It was sad that a lot of kids died back then. Thank you for taking us to the Stage Coach House. The Moorehead House was cool. My favorite part in the house was the kitchen. I learned that people from the Stage Coach House hid the kids in a hole and covered it with a dresser. The beds were really small. There were 16 rooms. There was a tree there, and if one of the Indians died, they were hung in the tree. When they died, the birds ate the lesh, and the beads would fall. Mrs. Moorehead would pick them up and make a bracelet out of them. When I saw the burial tree, I imagined an Indian in the tree. I liked the barn because they used to put the animals in there, and the hay went in the top part. I liked the sled and carriage. I liked the hike a lot. The acorns were soft and fuzzy. Their tops were shaped like winter hats. Thanks for taking us on the hike and teaching us new things. It was awesome. We loved our trip back in time. Thank for hosting us. It would be fun to go there everyday. I’m so glad we got to see Mrs. Glawe. I really want to come back. It was a great day thanks to country school. Thank you for letting us go. I liked everything because everything was fun at the country school.

Mid-Sioux offers heating assistance Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. will be taking applications through April 30, 2018 for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. In an effort to better assist clients with their application and to eliminate waiting in line at our outreach of ices, we are taking applications by appointment only again this year. Please call one of the numbers listed below or 800-859-2025 to schedule an appointment. Applications will also be taken at the following clinic sites. Please call for an appointment. Cherokee County: Aurelia Community Center, 235 Main St., Nov. 17; Marcus City Hall, 22 North Main St., Dec. 6 or Quimby Community Center, Main St., Big Sign, Nov. 6. Ida County: First Presbyterian Church, 600

3rd St., Battle Creek, Nov. 30 or Cross Ridge Church, 117 S Main St., Holstein, Nov. 20. Applicants will need to furnish a copy of their most recent heating and electric bill, birthdates of all household members, original Social Security or I-94 card for each household member and proof of all household members’ gross income for the past calendar year (Federal Income Tax Return 2016), the past month (four weeks) or for the past 12 months. This program is not designed to pay a household’s total energy costs. It will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors including household income, household size, and type of heating fuel. After a household is approved for assistance, a one-time payment will be made to the primary fuel vendor. Payments will be credited on a irst come/ irst served basis as the Iowa Department of Human Rights makes funds available. All payments are subject to availability of funds. Eligibility for participation is established according to the following federal income guidelines:

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Maple Huskies officers: The Maple Huskies 4-H Club elected officers at its Oct. 29 meeting. Officers are, from left: photographer Lauren McMillen, reporter Margo McMillen, secretary Brooklyn Albers, president Macy Wunschel, vice president Claire Sohm and treasurer Jack Sohm.

Maple Huskies elect new oﬀicers The Maple Huskies 4-H Club met Oct. 29. They welcomed two new members. Roll call was name a place you want to visit and was answered by 14 members. The president and the treasurer gave reports and those were approved. In old business, members were reminded to get enrolled before Nov. 1. The upcoming awards day was discussed. Also, plans were made for the soup lunch and cookie tray fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held on Nov. 26 at the Battle Creek Fire De-

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Tracey E. Miller Feb. 21, 1958 – Nov. 1, 2017 IDA GROVE – Services for Tracey E. Miller, 59, of Ida Grove were Nov. 4, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Neil Wehmas of iciated. Burial was in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. Military rites were by McNamara-Moore Post 61 of American Legion in Ida Grove. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. He died Nov. 1, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Tracey Edward Miller was born Feb. 21, 1958, to Marvin and Dorene Miller in Ida Grove. He was baptized and con irmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. He graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1976 and spent several years working at Midwest Industries and doing carpentry work for United Builders. He was involved in the construction of the new St. Paul Lutheran Church. In 1978, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was irst stationed in Rapid City, S.D., and then to Germany for the remainder of his four-year enlistment. He enjoyed traveling throughout Germany and the surrounding areas.

Donna L. Rognes Nov. 28, 1926 – Oct. 26, 2017

After returning to the U.S., he joined the Air National Guard and worked as a civilian contractor. Tracey worked all over the United States on underground iber optic cable. After 20 years, Tracey retired from the Air Guard. He worked at the biodiesel plant in Galva until its closure. He was then employed at Western Iowa Energy in Wall Lake as a supervisor until present time. Tracey enjoyed his life traveling scenic backroads and taking pictures. He loved family activities, Iowa Hawkeyes and his Harley. He never missed a new baby born into the family; they always received a Hawkeye out it. He truly loved those Hawkeyes and then that motorcycle, which is every mother’s bad dream. We will love him and miss him forever, but know our Lord Jesus will take care of him. He is survived by his mother, Dorene Miller of Ida Grove; four sisters: Camy Jo (Steve) Lunzman of Chillicothe, Ill., Peggy (Gary) Rainbow of Madison, Wis., Cindy (Thorben) Duitsman of Sac City and Misti Baker of Ida Grove; many nieces and nephews and good friends. Tracey was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Edward Miller, and a brother-in-law, Jack Baker. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Ila M. Oxendale Jan. 7, 1936 – Nov. 1, 2017 ARTHUR – Services for Ila M. Oxendale, 81, of Arthur were Nov. 4, 2017, at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Trish Underberg of iciated. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. She died Nov. 1, 2017, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Ila Oxendale was born Jan. 7, 1936, at McVay Hospital in Lake City, Calhoun County, daughter of Henry and Margaret (Voss) Frank. She was baptized and con irmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View. She grew up on a farm southeast of Lake View and attended Viola #1 country school through the eighth grade. She graduated valedictorian in 1954 from Lake View High School. Ila married John Oxendale Sept. 16, 1960, in Omaha, Neb. The couple made their home on a farm near Arthur. They were blessed with four children: Terry, Lori, Linda and David. She worked for various businesses, including the welfare of ice, bank, car dealership and U.S. Post Of ice. Ila volunteered teaching adults to read and was also a substitute teacher for the country school program in Wall Lake, Lake View and Odebolt. She helped with the elderly peer program, Road to Recovery cancer program as a driver

and at the nursing home. Ila found grace in the Lord. She volunteered her time as a Sunday school teacher for over 20 plus years, served on the church council and helped with the music program. She enjoyed painting, baking, country music, crossword puzzles, trivia, sewing and sports events. Although she enjoyed these things, her true joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Terry (Ruth) Oxendale of Arthur, Lori (Jim) Bouza of Wagner, S.D., Linda (Marc) Barry of Glasgow, Scotland, and David (Melissa) Oxendale of Arthur. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; ive great-grandchildren; a sister, Velma Auen of Albert City; three sisters-in-law: Norma Frank of Des Moines, Shirley Hemer of Arthur and Lois Oxendale of Ida Grove; a brother-in-law, James “Jim” (Pat) Oxendale of Ida Grove; many nieces, nephews; extended family and friends. Ila was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Frank; her husband, John Edwin Oxendale; her in-laws, Joseph James and Margaret “Peg” Oxendale; twin daughters in infancy; one grandson and one granddaughter in infancy; a brother, Ernest “Charlie” Frank, and three brothers-in-law: Arthur Auen, Roland Oxendale and Roy Hemer. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

HOLSTEIN – Services for Donna L. Rognes, 90, of Holstein were Nov. 4, 2017, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein. Burial was in the Holstein Cemetery at Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements. She died Oct. 26, 2017, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee. Donna L. Rognes was born Nov. 28, 1926, to Myra (Thomson) and Laurel Paulin in Kingsley. She graduated from Union Township School and earned her teaching certi icate from Morningside College. She taught school in Orange City. Donna married Robert Rognes June 6, 1948. To this union, three children were born. The couple raised their family in Holstein, where Donna enjoyed being a homemaker. She was voted the Rognes’ Mother of the Year for 68 consecutive years.

Donna Marie B. Baker Dec. 30, 1946 – Oct. 26, 2017 HOLSTEIN – Services for Donna Marie B. Baker, 70, of Holstein were Nov. 4, 2017, at United Methodist Church in Holstein with the Rev. Doresa K. Collogan officiating. Burial was in Morgan Township Cemetery at Schleswig. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements. She died Oct. 26, 2017. Donna Marie B. Baker was born Dec. 30, 1946, to Ella C. (Wellendorf ) and Earl A. Schelldorf. She graduated from Schleswig High School. Donna Marie married Thomas Ervel Baker Nov. 4, 1973. To this union, one daughter, Ann, was born May 21, 1977. They were members of United Methodist Church in Holstein. Donna Marie worked with her mother at the café her family owned in Schleswig and then worked at Dan’s Den and Blue Eagle in Holstein. She owned and operated the Schnapps Haus from 1975-1980. She also worked as a bookkeeper in Ida Grove. She most recently retired as “Taxi

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Donna” from the city of Holstein, where she drove many people in need. This included providing a safe way for young children in town to travel to and from preschool. She was very proud of her town and community. In her younger years, Donna Marie was an avid bowler and enjoyed dancing, hunting and fishing with her husband. The couple also enjoyed going to card club. She loved her family and was very active in her grandchildren’s lives. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Baker of Marathon; and her grandchildren: Angelica Baker (Dylan Larsen) of Holstein and Neva, Gabriella and Karnita Villarreal of Marathon. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law: Donna (James) Lewallen of Cherokee and Diane Baker of Yankton, S.D.; her nephews: James Lewallen, Justin (Ann) Nelson and Jarod Nelson; her nieces: Jennifer (Jeff ) Rohlwing, Christin Nelson and Emily Nelson, and many great-nieces and greatnephews. Donna Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents and her husband, Thomas Baker. Online condolences can be made at nicklsdjensenfh.com.

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She was a longtime member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was choir director, pianist and singer for many years. She also volunteered as an accompanist for high school contestants. Donna was a member of NACIREMA and enjoyed dancing, playing bridge and social hour. She is survived by her children: Marcia (Sal) Garcia of Goodyear, Ariz., Jo (Bill) Fokken of Kingsley and Jeff (Kris) Rognes of Anchorage, Alaska. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Paul Suarez, Robert Suarez, Kari Fokken Nattress, Alex Fokken, Britt Waldron and Theodore Rognes; ive great-grandchildren, and a sisterin-law, Norma Paulin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, and two brothers, Richard and Jack Paulin. In lieu of lowers, memorials can be directed to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Music Fund. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

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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. Beverlyn A. Stoneking July 10, 1937 – Nov. 1, 2017 CUSHING – Services for Beverlyn A. Stoneking, 80, of Cushing were Nov. 5, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church in Cushing with the Rev. Tami Groth of iciating. Burial was in Cushing Cemetery at Cushing. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Correctionville was in charge of arrangements. She died Nov. 1, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Beverlyn A. Stoneking was born July 10, 1937, to Viola Maragret (Schmidt) and Hans Fred Nielsen at home in rural Ida County. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Midway in 1937 and con irmed at St. John Lutheran Church at Cushing in 1951. Beverlyn attended Cushing Consolidated School and graduated as valedictorian in 1955. She married Douglas Stoneking December 3, 1955. To this union, three children were born. A lifelong Cushing resident, she worked as a school secretary for 49 years, at Cushing Consolidated, then Eastwood and inally at River Valley. She also helped Douglas with his business, Stoneking Plumbing and Heating. She was a member of PEO, Town and Country,

Red Hats, Cushing Legion Auxiliary and Retired Staff of River Valley. She was very giving of her time to help others and often served at a soup kitchen and was always a willing chauffeur to those in need. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends, ishing, gardening both lowers and vegetables and spending time with her family. She was an avid reader and belonged to two book clubs. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, where she attended the Thursday woman’s circle evening. She is survived by her children: Jeanne (Dennis) Schwab of Audubon, Dennis (Leanne) Stoneking of Northwood and David (Paula) Stoneking of Davenport. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her brother, Wayne (Janet) Nielsen of Oskaloosa; a sister-in-law, Betty Stoneking, and a special family friend, Lorraine Jepsen. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Edwin Hummel; her husband, Douglas, in 1997, and her brother-in-law, Kenneth Stoneking. Memorials can be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the library of your choice. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

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Costume Parade: Students from the BC-IG Elementary held their annual costume parade prior to the classroom Halloween parties on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Here, Timi Wunschel leads her pre-school kids around the gym.

Greetings, moviegoers. Thank you to all of the volunteers and supporters of our special events this fall. We will be closed for renovations Wednesday, Nov. 8, and will open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, to kick off our “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” weekend. We will be getting new front doors to the theatre, as well as new pavement in front of the theatre. Our first anniversary bottomless popcorn buckets are

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Helping out: O-A/BC-IG students pitched in on Oct. 28 in the “Then Feed Just One” effort. Helping unload boxes from the truck were: Gracie Nettles, Jersey Bender, Kaylee Pausel, Dallas McKibbin, Chris Mace, Ty Warnke and Preston Gill.

Hospice helps focus on quality of life November is National Hospice Month and hospice programs across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about hospice. Hospice is not a place, but is high-quality care that enables patients and families to focus on living as fully as possible despite a life-limiting illness. “Every year, nearly 1.4 million people living with a lifelimiting illness receive care from hospices in this country,” said Edo Banach, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care

Organization. “These highlytrained professionals ensure that patients and families ind dignity, respect, and love during life’s dif icult journey.” Hospice programs provide pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support and spiritual care to patients and their families when a cure is not possible. Hospice care combines the highest level of quality medical care with the emotional and spiritual support that families need most when facing a serious illness or the end

of life. Cindy Mildenstein RN, the Horn Memorial hospice director, reports that many families make the comment that they wish hospice would have been started earlier in the dif icult journey. Families are so thankful for the care their loved one had received and also for the support that is received from hospice as they go through the journey of grief. For more information on hospice call Horn Memorial Community Health at 712364-7311.

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Iowa leaders have announced they have withdrawn the Iowa Stopgap proposal from consideration. The proposal was submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in order to address the concerns of Iowa’s individual under-65 health insurance market. This decision will leave a number of area residents without a clear plan to secure health coverage next year. The Iowa Stopgap Measure would have made lower cost health insurance available to many of Iowa’s 72,000 individual health insurance purchasers. The measure was proposed in June in response to two of Iowa’s health insurance carriers, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Aetna, pulling out of Iowa’s individual under-65 health insurance market. If the Stopgap Measure had been approved, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield would have rejoined Medica, another health insurance carrier, in the market. The two carriers would have then offered a single, standardized plan for eligible individuals. However after months of waiting and with the Open Enrollment Period (OEP), the only time to purchase individual under-65 health insurance quickly approaching, of icials stated they could no longer wait for a federal decision. “It came down to the law,” said Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. “It just does not afford the lexibility that we need to be ALL NEWS, DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED EXCLUDES HOLIDAYS ADVERTISING in the Ida County Courier, Reminder & Green Saver

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creative.” Now with the proposal withdrawn, only one carrier, Medica, will remain in the individual under-65 health insurance market. Medica has taken a 56 percent rate increase for next year, which may cause premiums to become unaffordable for many local residents, particularly those who do not qualify for premium subsidies through the Affordable Care Act. “Although news of the stopgap withdrawal was disappointing, there is no need to panic,” said Grant Patera of The Hoffman Agency in Ida Grove. “There are other coverage options out there, and it is imperative that you meet with your local health insurance agent to ind out what

plan makes the most sense for you.” Those who wish to keep traditional coverage through a carrier will need to switch to a Medica plan during this year’s OEP. The OEP begins Nov. 1 and will run through Dec. 15, making it shorter than it has been in previous years despite the large number of people who need to switch their coverage. “Whether you plan on switching to a Medica plan or are looking for an alternative option to traditional coverage, now is the time to talk with your local agent,” said Patera. “Even with higher premiums and prices, it is important that you and your family remain protected from high medical costs.”

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Honor choir: Eighteen Ridge View Middle School students participated in the Northwest Iowa Choral Directors Association Honor Choir at the Le Mars High School Nov. 7. Students were divided into separate treble clef and bass clef choirs that rehearsed through the afternoon and presented an evening concert. The Ridge View Middle School director is Dennis Freking. Ridge View students participating were, front from left: Maya Waldo, Grace Freese, Dani Kron, Allen Brenner, Owen Brent, Morgan Hankinson, Tyler O’Rourke, Earnie Clayton and Ian Shepherd. Back row: RyAnne Steffen, Kenzie Voge, Josie Avery, Tashsa Regennitter, Anais Najera, Summer Wendt, Kayla Weldon, Jerzey Endrulat and Beth Mentzer.

Social Security by Brian DeMoss Social Security District manager Spencer/ Storm Lake Social Security supports veterans. Supporting veterans and active duty members of the military is a key part of Social Security’s mission. Our disability program has helped countless wounded warriors and their loved ones. Every Veterans

Day, the nation collectively honors the brave people who risk their lives to protect our country. For those who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to for disability bene its. Social Security’s Wounded Warriors website is at www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors. The Wounded Warriors website has answers to many

commonly asked questions, and provides other useful information about disability bene its, including how veterans can receive expedited processing of disability claims. Bene its available through Social Security are different from those available from the Department of Veterans Affairs; they require a separate application. Social Security’s expedited

process is available to military service members who become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs. Even active duty military who continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave should consider applying for disability bene its if they’re unable to work due to a disabling condition. Active duty status and receipt of military pay doesn’t necessarily prevent payment of Social Security disability bene its. Although a person can’t receive Social Security disability bene its while engaging in substantial work for pay or pro it, receipt of military payments should never stop someone from applying for disability bene its from Social Security. You can learn more by visiting our veteran’s page at www. socialsecurity.gov/people/ veterans.

There’s still time for beef producers to become certi ied or to update their Beef Quality Assurance certi ication. Beth Doran, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist, has two northwest Iowa workshops planned for late November. “These events will help area cattle producers ensure they are meeting consumer and packer expectations,” Doran said. “ISU Extension and Outreach, Iowa Beef Center, and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association are co-hosting these workshops.” Producers can choose the date that works best for them. There is no fee to attend, but preregistration is encouraged to help in planning. Dates are: Tuesday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to noon, Sac County Extension Of ice, 620 Park Ave., Sac City. Thursday, Nov. 30, 1-3 p.m. Western Research and Demonstration Farm, 36515 Hwy. E34, Castana. Both workshops offer the

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Youth Symposium: Six Ridge View High School students attended the Iowa Youth Symposium at the Capitol building in Des Moines Oct. 24-25.The students were, from left: Esmeralda Najera, Cassandra Allen, Brady Meyer, Maggie Bendixen, Evan Leuschen and Abigayle Hansen. There were 19 schools, with a total of 244 delegates attending this year’s symposium. The Ridge View delegates worked with students from other schools to create position papers on the topics of protection against police violence (social topic) and medicinal marijuana (science topic). The Iowa Youth Symposium offers an opportunity for the students to explore the position of the United States in the United Nations on current global issues. These students will also be participating in the spring Model United Nations where they will be researching and role-playing as United Nations’ delegates from the country of Hungary. This event will take place on April 4 and 5, on the UNI campus in Cedar Falls.

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY HENRY STRAIGHT and SUSAN STRAIGHT Petitioners, vs. FRANCIS C. HOPE, Respondent CASE No.: EQCV015726 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You are notified that a petition in equity has been filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Ida County naming you as the respondent in this action, which petition prays for the relief requested in the petition namely judgment against you for damages, an order transferring property or in the alternative that some be appointed to sign a deed to the new titleholders and for reasonable attorney fees, court costs and such other relief as deemed reasonable by the Court. The name and address of Petitioner’s attorney is Peter A. Goldsmith, Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm P.C., 500 Second Street, Ida Grove, Iowa 51445, phone 712-364-2421, fax 712-364-2619, email bglf@idagrovelaw.com. You must serve a motion or answer on or before December 12, 2017, and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of

Court for Ida County, at the courthouse in Ida Grove, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. If you require the assistance to participate in court due to disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-279-6035. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. STATE OF IOWA JUDICIARY Case No. EQCV015726 County, Ida Case Title: HENRY AND SUSAN STRAIGHT VS. FRANCIS HOPE THIS CASE HAS BEEN FILED IN A COUNTY THAT USES ELECTRONIC FILING. Therefore, unless the attached Petition and Original Notice contains a hearing date for your appearance, or unless you obtain an exemption from the court, you must file your Appearance and Answer electronically.

You must register through the Iowa Judicial Branch website at http://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for the purposes of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the court. FOR GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION ON ELECTRONIC FILING, REFER TO THE IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16 PERTAINING TO THE USE OF THE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: http://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ Efile FOR COURT RULES ON PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PRIVACY IN COURT FILINGS, REFER TO DIVISION VI OF IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16: http://www.iowacourts. state.ia.us/Efile. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-279-6035. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.) Date Issued 10/31/2017 08:17:35 A.M. District Clerk of Ida County /s/ Shelly Herrig (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 15 and 22, 2017)

same certi ication information. Best management practices will focus on cattle care and handling, managing feed ingredients and medication, biosecurity and record keeping. Other topics include feedlot self-assessments, beef industry trends and the 2016 National Beef Quality Audit in which BQA was identi ied as an important strategy to increase consumer con idence. Workshop participants will obtain their BQA certi ication, which will be effective three years from the training date and will meet beef packer requirements. To maintain integrity of the BQA program, all BQA certi ication in Iowa is administered by the Iowa Beef Industry Council. To register for the Nov. 21 workshop in Sac City, call Lora Wright at 712-662-7131; for the Nov. 30 workshop in Castana, call Keith Baker at 712-432-2175. For more information, contact Doran by phone at 712-737-4230 or email doranb@iastate.edu.

TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Lois C. O’Reilly Revocable Trust To all persons regarding Lois C. O’Reilly, deceased, who died on or about August 4, 2017. You are hereby notified that Robert Carlberg is the trustee of the Lois C. O’Reilly Revocable Trust dated on May 28, 1998. 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 August 11, 2017. /s/ Robert Carlberg Lois C. O’Reilly Revocable Trust Robert Carlberg 7339 N. 90th Street Omaha, NE 68122 Laurel L. Boerner, #AT0001050, Attorney for Trustee Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication: 15th day of November, 2017 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Nov. 8 and 15, 2017)

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PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS C. O’REILLY, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009316 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LOIS C. O’REILLY, Deceased, who died on or about August 4, 2017: You are hereby notified that on October 19, 2017, the last will and testament of Lois C. O’Reilly, deceased, bearing date of May 28, 1998, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Robert Carlberg was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further 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 October 19, 2017. /s/ Robert Carlberg Robert Carlberg 7339 N. 90th Street Omaha, NE 68122 Executor of the Estate Laurel L. Boerner ICIS PIN No. AT0001050 Attorney for Executor Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 15th day of November, 2017 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Nov. 8 and 15, 2017)

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From the Ida County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Log Thursday, Oct. 26 Of icers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops. 7:12 a.m.: Fire assistance in the 2500 block of Keystone Avenue. 7:34 a.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 500 block of Maple Street 8:26 a.m.: Assistance with state narcotics 10:15 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:29 a.m.: Warrant in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:03 p.m.: Talk to of icer 12:53 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:21 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 4:53 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 100 block of Altona Street 5:53 p.m.: Welfare check 9:23 p.m.: Motorist assist at Market Avenue/Highway 175 11:01 p.m.: Warrant in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:52 p.m.: Assist outside agency Friday, Oct. 27 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer and one Advanced Life Support (ALS) transfer. 2:46 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 6000 block of Highway 175 9:42 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 1:16 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 600 block of Third Street 1:50 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Buena Vista Street 2:09 p.m.: Fire assistance in the 2100 block of Dean Avenue 2:35 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of King Street 2:40 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Sixth Street 2:54 p.m.: Burglary in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 3:51 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5600 block of Highway 175 4:13 p.m.: Accident with animal at 270th Street/Alpine Avenue 5:07 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Buena Vista Street 6:17 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 7:18 p.m.: Accident with animal at 170th Street/Highway 59 Saturday, Oct. 28 Of icers received 13 calls for service. Among the calls

were two traf ic stops, two 911 transfers, one abandoned 911 call, one 911 wrong number and one BLS transfer. 1:16 a.m.: Health and safety check 1:26 a.m.: Carbon monoxide/smoke in the 300 block of West County Road 2:45 p.m.: Info/data at 310th Street/Harvest Avenue 4:36 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at 115th Street/ Highway 31 8:24 p.m.: Accident with animal at German Avenue/ Highway 175 9:56 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Woodbury Street Sunday, Oct. 29 Of icers received 14 calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop and two 911 wrong numbers. 1:14 a.m.: Motorist assist in the 5600 block of Highway 20 3:50 a.m.: Violation of a court order 8:18 a.m.: Motorist assist at 210th Street/Market Avenue 9:42 a.m.: Animal complaint at Third Street/ Monona Street 10:39 a.m.: Property found at Market Avenue/Highway 20 11:31 a.m.: Vehicle unlock at Market Avenue/Highway 20 12:45 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 12:49 p.m.: Parking complaint in the 700 block of Second Street 2:53 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:34 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 7:18 p.m.: Talk to of icer in the 1100 block of Fifth Street Monday, Oct. 30 Officers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were three traffic stops. 8:52 a.m.: Health and safety check 9:23 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 9:26 a.m.: Road closed at 320th Street/Carriage Avenue 9:44 a.m.: Accident with unknown injuries at Carriage Avenue/Highway 20 11:46 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Iowa Street 2:33 p.m.: Road hazard at 200th Street/Jasper Avenue 3:22 p.m.: Assistance in the 200 block of Lubeck Street 3:26 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 6000 block of 159th Street 3:37 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 600 block of Walnut Street 3:49 p.m.: Non-medical

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transport in the 700 block of First Street 4:07 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 5900 block of Highway 175 4:33 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery drive 4:53 p.m.: Alarm in the 400 block of Pin Oak Drive 5:04 p.m.: Health and safety check 5:15 p.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms in the 600 block of Morningside Street 5:54 p.m.: Jail activity 6:30 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 300 block of Maple Street 6:40 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 700 block of Second Street 7:37 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Iowa Street 8:07 p.m.: Family/custody problems in the 800 block of Seventh Street Tuesday, Oct. 31 Officers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traffic stops. 9:16 a.m.: Assist outside agency in the 100 block of Monona Street 9:27 a.m.: Property found in the 600 block of Second Street 10:55 a.m.: Threats made in the 500 block of Second Street 11:54 a.m.: Alarm test in the 600 block of Morningside Street 2:14 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 2:22 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Second Street 4:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 500 block of Kiel Street 4:35 p.m.: Non-medical transport in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:08 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:05 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 100 block of First Street 6:40 p.m.: Motorist assist at Market Avenue/Highway 175 6:51 p.m.: Info/data at Main Street/Highway 175 7:47 p.m.: Accident with injuries in the 900 block of First Street 8:13 p.m.: Chest/heart pain in the 200 block of East Street 10:04 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive Wednesday, Nov. 1 Officers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traffic stops, two 911 transfers, one ALS transfer and one BLS transfer. 7:34 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 2500 block of Highway 59 8:28 a.m.: Talk to officer 10:03 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 10:29 a.m.: Talk to officer 11:04 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 11:14 a.m.: Welfare check 11:29 a.m.: Fire assistance in the 3000 block of Eagle Avenue 3:31 p.m.: Welfare check 3:47 p.m.: Suspended/no driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license 3:49 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 3000 block of Market Avenue 7:33 p.m.: Talk to officer 7:48 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of King Street 7:57 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of King Street 8:01 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:46 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 11:59 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street

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RRW planners: O-A Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-26. The fifth grade Talented and Gifted students planned fun activities for the elementary students. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Future is KEY, so stay drug free.â&#x20AC;? Each day, the students dressed up, showing their support to take a stand against drug and alcohol abuse. On Oct. 23, the fifth graders performed an original skit for preschool-fifth grade. The students were entertained and learned important life lessons. They also held a coloring contest. The week ended with an exciting scavenger hunt around the school. The students learned about making good choices in life while solving clues. Members of the planning group were, front from left: Evan Jensen, Bodie Hansen and Olivia Schroeder. Back row: Jake Larson, Reece Ziegmann and Carter Olerich.

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Exercise group: Pictured are some of the dedicated individuals who exercised together at 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 28 in Galva. The six-week Build Your Body fall challenge ended last weekend. More than 52 individuals of all ages, fitness levels and genders participated in the muscle building challenge.

Iowa records first flu-related death of season The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Oct. 30 the irst lu-related death of the 2017-18 in luenza season, an elderly (81 years of age and older) central Iowa man, who died in October. In luenza activity in Iowa has been low so far this season, but IDPH medical director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, says this death is an indication that lu can be a serious illness. The CDC recommends that essentially everyone over six months of age should receive

the lu vaccine. Now is a good time to be vaccinated, before the holiday season begins. It takes up to two weeks after vaccination for the body to achieve full bene it against the lu virus. The lu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses. The lu comes on suddenly and symptoms may include fever, headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body aches. Illness typically lasts two to seven days, and often puts healthy people

in bed for days. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stomach bug,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which causes diarrhea and vomiting is not caused by the in luenza virus, but usually by norovirus; thus, the lu vaccine will not protect you against this illness. To learn more about in luenza in Iowa, visit http://idph. iowa.gov/in luenza. Contact your health care provider or local health department to ind out where the vaccine is available in your community or use the Flu Vaccine Finder at https://vaccine inder.org.

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A bipartisan effort to make adjustments to the Agriculture Risk Coverage - County (ARCCO) program is making its way through Washington. Last week Senators Heidi Heitkamp (DND) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced legislation intended to improve the accuracy of how ARC payments are calculated and distributed. Enacted as part of the 2014 Farm Bill, the ARC-CO program was designed to protect farmers against revenue loss at the county level. The program sets a minimum guaranteed price for the covered commodity at 86 percent of the commodityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benchmark revenue and issues payments to farmers when the actual county crop revenue doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet that minimum. Payments are determined by two factors: The average marketing year price and the average county yield. However, discrepancies in payments between adjacent counties have been noted, and adjustments have been made to the program over the years. In 2015, Senator Heitkamp pressed the USDA to change their policy regarding how payments are calculated based on location. Initially, the program paid farmers based on the location of the administrative farm, rather than the location of the physical crop. If a farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary farm was set in a county that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trigger an ARC-CO payment, they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be eligible to receive a payment even if they grew a crop in a county

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Thank you everyone who took the time to come to our Luncheon & Card Party. A big thank you to all the members furnishing food & to the business & individuals donating items for the chance table. Without all of you, the event would not have been a success. Battle Creek Medical Services Auxiliary Board 45-1t/cra THANK YOU: I would like to thank all who sent cards & notes remembering my 95th birthday. It was a joy to hear from everyone. Helen Hoaglund 45-1t/cra* THANK YOU: A heartfelt thank you to the Battle Creek Library Board, my supervisor & co-workers for the beautiful flowers & for hosting a retirement coffee. It was all very much appreciated & a bit overwhelming. Thank you to everyone who attended, all who wished me well & for the many cards & gifts. When I count my blessings, I count you all twice. God bless. Corlie Kohnekamp 45-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Many thanks to all for the cards, gifts & birthday wishes. A special thank you to my family for a wonderful Hawaiian party. Mahalo Nui Loa. Geri Luken 45-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family members, friends & neighbors for all their acts of kindness & sympathy in the form of food, flowers, donations to the library, cards, memorials, visits & kind words spoken to our family regarding the recent passing of a wonderful daughter, sister, mother & grandmother, Betty Zobel. We want to express special appreciation to the Rev. Richard Salcido for his many words of comfort & to the Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home & staff for their professional arrangements & caring service. Also to Kindred Hospice for going above & beyond to make sure Betty was comfortable, especially Abby and Josey; your thoughtfulness & kindness will always be remembered. The Family of Betty Zobel: Janice Cooper Joshua & Christie Van Houten (Sophia & Wyatt) Jared & Angelia Phillips Zobel Shayna Cooper Gary Cooper & Family 45-1t/cra

Forr Rent FOR RENT: Two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with refrigerator, stove & dishwasher. All electric, with central air. Call Mon-Fri, 9-5, 712-364-2571. Ida Grove Apartments. 45-1t/cra

FOR RENT IN BATTLE CREEK: One-bedroom apartment. Electric, stove, refrigerator, trash furnished. Laundry on site. $375 plus deposit. Maple Valley Apartments. 712-365-4980. 45-tfc/cra

THANK YOU: The Ida Grove Chamber would like to thank all the little spooks & goblins who braved the cold weather to come to our Halloween Parade! We could not have filled our “Goodie bags” without the generosity of our businesses. Thank you for the donations: Pizza Hut, Subway, Ida Grove Rec Center, First State Bank, United Bank of Iowa & North Star Community Credit Union. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the Ida Grove businesses’ yearly membership dues. Thank you, Sheriff Wade Harriman, for giving the safety speech! Congratulations to the costume winners: Scariest, Blake Patera; Funniest, Gavin Remer; Cutest, Sutton Skirvin & Kennedy Bettin. Can’t wait to see you all next year! Ida Grove Chamber Members 45-1t/cra THANK YOU: Last October, I got sick & ended up in the hospital. Between Horn Memorial & Mercy Medical, I spent 32 days in the hospital. I have never taken the time to thank Dr. Luft & Joey Hoefling for their care and, especially, all the nurses & aides who took such very good care of me. I arrived back at Horn Memorial the day before Veterans’ Day. On Veterans’ Day, a number of people thanked me for my service. I also received a very beautiful rose in a bud vase. I had no idea who it was from. My daughter-in-law, Pauline, did some checking & found that a hospital employee managed to find out who all the veterans were, & each one also received a rose. I would like now to say THANK YOU! Vera Varner, a veteran 45-1t/cra

For or SSale le FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcom’s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. Malcom’s, Ida Grove. 44-3t/cra FOR SALE: Cub Cadet, two-stage snowblower with cab, used very little. Excellent condition. $800. Ph. 712-668-4128. 45-1t/cra* FOR SALE: J.D. snowblower, 32”, motor good, needs new belt for blower. $100 OBO, cash. Ph. 712-3642580. 45-1t/cra*

Garage ge Sale S le GARAGE SALE: Complete listing of items next week for annual garage sale fundraiser to support yearly mission trip to Nicaragua: Sunday, November 19, from 12 noon-4 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 321 Main, Ida Grove. Mike & Patti Andrews. 45-1t/cra*

Pets THE PAMPERED POOCH: Dog grooming & boarding. 301 Taylor Street, Ida Grove (in the alley behind Post Office). Ph. 712-369-1678. Nikki Dausel, owner. 45-1t/cra

LAND AUCTION 115.91 Acres, M/L - Sac County, IA Located 4 miles NW of Odebolt 111.65 Crop acres with 92.6 CSR2 Monday, November 20, 2017 @ 11:00 a.m. Odebolt Community Center 116 E. 2nd St. • Odebolt, IA 51458

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HELP WANTED: Checker/stocker & carryout. Hours available for days & weekends. Part-time that could lead into full-time. Retail experience preferred. Applications can be picked up at & returned to Ida Grove Food Pride. 43-3t

IMMEDIATE HIRE: Growing, homecare agency needs Anthon caregivers to assist clients with housekeeping, meal prep. & personal care. Once a week for four hours. $9.50/hr. plus hiring bonus! Caretech. 1-800-991-7006. 44-2t/cra

HELP WANTED: Positions Available at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove: Full-time Housekeeper, experience preferred, but will train. Benefits, including health insurance available. Part-time RN to work in the Community Health Department; must have at least one year of clinical experience. Part-time Dietary Aide to work a variety of shifts. Part-time Health Unit Secretary to work days every other weekend plus fill-in. Benefits available for all positions. Apply either in person or online at www.hornmemorialhospital.org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. EEO. 45-2t/cra

HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: EBP, Gonvick, Minn., has four positions, three-mo. experience operating Case Quadtrack, 1000 bu. grain cart, semitractor, 42’ hopper bottom trailer for transporting grain from field to storage, operate grain dryers, operate snow blade, service planting equipment; clean & maintain building, equip. & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain CDL driver’s license with clean driving record within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer-paid, random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $12.75/hr., increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 12/12/17–4/1/18. Review ETA790 requirements & apply with JO# 9635736 at nearest IA Workforce Office or call 515281-9336. 45-1t/cra* HELP WANTED: CLASSROOM AIDE: The Schaller-Crestland Elementary School has an immediate opening for a full-time classroom aide. Any questions, please contact the Schaller-Crestland School District office, 712-2754266. If interested, you may stop by the office in Schaller to pick up an application for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer. 45-1t/cra

Notic tices 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. 45-1t/cra NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. 45-1t/crags

NOTICE: The offices of the Ida County Courthouse & Engineer’s Department will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017, in observance of Veteran’s Day. Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24, 2017, in observance of Thanksgiving. By order of the Board of Supervisors. 45-1t/cra

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Good Sam trick or treat: The Good Samaritan Society of Holstein opened its facility to youngsters for trick or treat on Halloween. Here, residents of the facility hand out treats to the youngsters.

Cherished past: video tells of U.S. 20 project’s preservation efforts Audiences in Cherokee and Correctionville had a chance to learn the details of how important artifacts and sites were preserved during the process of improving U.S. Highway 20 in this area. Presentations of the video took place on Oct. 16 in Correctionville and Oct. 17 at Sanford Museum and Planetarium in Cherokee. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) informative video was shown, “Landscapes that Shape Us, Mitigation Efforts for U.S. 20.“ Presenters in the film included the following: Doug Jones, compliance program manager and archaeologist of the State Historical Society of Iowa; Mike LaPietra, environmental and realty manager for Federal Highway Administration, Iowa Division; Samantha Odegard, tribal historical preservation officer of the Upper Sioux Community; Brennan Dolan, cultural resource manager and archaeologist, IDOT; Randy Teboe, director of cultural affairs for Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Lance Foster, tribal historical preservation officer for Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska; and Fern Cloud, tribal historical preservation officer for Upper Sioux Community. “The unique aspect of the

Highway 20 project is that we kept finding unexpected items, and decisions had to be made on the fly, and engineers and the tribes were brought back to the table after the formal consultation period had ended,” said Jones in the video. LaPietra noted that, back when the highway was put in place in the 1940s and 1950s, such discussions were not considered. The requirement that such work be done started in 1966 and, last year, marked the 50 th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. “Due to a lot of effort from many groups, a small piece of the history of Native American culture is being preserved,” said La Pietra. He explained that, in the consultation process, it is not enough just to check off a box but to take in everyone’s concerns to heart. Jones said two sites along the corridor could meet the “irreplaceable history” criteria of the National Registary of Historic Places. “What could have been a messy argument was worked through with bringing many groups to the table in the process. Teboe emphasized in the video the importance of preservation of the past, including drawings of buffalo in the area and taking river mud to make the design. “The buffalo provided sus-

tenance for us. We prayed that the scouts would have a successful hunt,” said Teboe. He said his ancestors would stay in higher hill areas for the summer months for the breezes but go to lower areas to seek protection from the winter.” Odegard, tribal preservation officer for the Upper Sioux Community, said that it is important to leave artifacts where they were found and not put them in a museum, as people could still go to those places and they continue to be used. “Those places may have been forgotten, but they are still there,” said Jones. Jones said it is typical in the archaeology process to ask descendants about items that were found to gain more knowledge about their uses. Cloud said, on the video, that while finding historical items was good, it also meant that something that had been historically important was now disturbed and the findings are bittersweet. Foster noted that findings of cultural importance were the circle of life principles of peoples of the past. “Our ancestors are buried in the first seven feet of the soil,” he said. He added it was his people who were in the region since the 1837 treaty and named area rivers.

People who live in the Siouxland area looking for a way to get an early start on their New Year’s resolution to be more active will also have an opportunity to connect with and honor those who are serving our country overseas in a unique way on Friday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m. PT with the TROOPS is a co-located 5K fun run/walk event that includes local event registrants running or walking “with” service members who will be simultaneously participating from multiple deployment duty stations and connected via live video feeds. This second-year event will once again be organized by Brotherhood Trust and Love (BT&L) and hosted by Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC). The 5K will be held at WITCC’s in Sioux City indoor running track with a walking route that will take participants on a tour through the campus’ hallways. The 5K will be kicked off with a military-led group warm-up. Online registration is available at: https:// ptwiththetroops2018.eventbrite.com. Earlybird adult registration discounts are available until Nov. 26. Organizers are offering signi icant discounts for armed forces service members, police, ire and EMS professionals up to the date of the event. Children (under 12) can participate for free or be registered at a child rate. See site for details. “Everyone who came to our irst PT with the TROOPS event back in January told us, ‘You absolutely have to do this again.’ The live video feeds turned it into a very inspiring night for everyone,” said Tom Eakin of BT&L. “Some of the deployed service members who participated overseas said it was a huge morale builder and a high-point of the entire deployment. So, I can’t tell you how excited we are to do this again. “We’re encouraging those who don’t want to walk or run in a 5K to come to the event and show their support for our deployed troops. PT with the TROOPS is more than just a 5K; it’s

about ‘being there’ for our armed forces overseas.” The event will help to raise start-up funds for BT&L. Organizers are looking for corporate sponsors to help cover the costs of the event, such as purchasing and shipping t-shirts overseas to participating deployed service members. “Last year, we donated more than $2,500 of the net proceeds from this event to Siouxland Freedom Park,” said Eakin. “Our long-term vision is to operate a retreat center where we can combine our interactive, classroom-based “Veterans Engage Program” with adventure components, like a climbing tower, a rappel wall and zip line. “We’re hoping to draw veterans into the Siouxland area from all over the region and the country to participate in transition-focused personal and professional development retreats. These are designed to help veterans translate the unique leadership, communication, relationship-building and decision-making skills they learned in the military effectively in the personal, professional, and community environments they’ll operate in for the rest of their lives. The funds we raise in this event will help us take the irst steps toward that vision.” BT&L is a local nonpro it veteran service organization that helps military-connected people (service members, veterans, family/ friends) in transition ind long-term success through a mutually supportive network focused on personal and professional growth, connection, and community service. They create engaging experiences that empower military connected people in transition to ind meaning and purpose by building relationships that matter while doing things that matter in their personal and professional lives and in their communities. For more information, please contact BT&L at 605-670-0192 or Email: BTLConnections@ gmail.com.

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Holstein Pumpkin Parade: The Holstein Chamber of Commerce hosted the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Pumpkin Parade Oct. 31 to officially kick off trick or treat. Prior to the start of the parade through the downtown area, participants gathered for a group photo in front of the Douglas school building.

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Pennywise: Pennywise, from Stephen Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;It,â&#x20AC;? was one of the characters who haunted the State Theatre Friday and Saturday Oct. 27-28. The Haunted House/Escape Room at the State was open following the showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;? on both nights.

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Area churches, St. Paul Lutheran, United Methodist, Westminster Presbyterian and Sacred Heart of Ida Grove and First Presbyterian of Battle Creek have joined together in a ministry outreach program. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;freeâ&#x20AC;? clothing drive is being organized among them for those in the community who need clothing for their children. Should citizens wish to donate slightly- or gently-used clothing, donate money to purchase items such as coats, boots, snowpants, gloves, etc., help with the clothing drive or have any questions, the contact persons and their telephone numbers for each of the churches are: â&#x20AC;˘St. Paul Lutheran â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Becky Ricklefs 364-2102 or Zolene Streck 364-3840 or 369-5367. â&#x20AC;˘Sacred Heart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LeneĂŠ Sinnott 364-3402. â&#x20AC;˘United Methodist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sharon Spotts 364-2316 or 371-3222. â&#x20AC;˘Westminster Presbyterian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jennifer Glawe 364-4163 or Pat Bielenberg 364-4453. â&#x20AC;˘First Presbyterian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marva Bennigsdorf 365-4588. All clothing may be delivered to any of the churches listed above or may be taken to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mallâ&#x20AC;? at the back, by Styles Unlimited hair salon. A receipt for donations will be provided, if requested. The clothing distribution will be held on Friday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the basement of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mallâ&#x20AC;? (old J.C. Penney building in downtown Ida Grove). All clothing will be given free of charge.

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O-A/BC-IG marching band: The O-A/BC-IG High School marching band performed during halftime of the Falconsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final football game of the season Oct. 20. The band members wore glow sticks and small battery powered lights to perform in the dark.

The raw, fiery, power of scripture and how it transforms us (Deacon Derick Cranston, formerly of Odebolt, is pastoral associate for St. Mary Parish in Reverside, Holy Trinity Parish in Richmond and St. Joseph Parish in Wellman. He can be reached at derickcranston@gmail.com) This article is reprinted with permission of The Catholic Messenger, newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interpret Scripture. Scripture interprets us. It mirrors back to us who we are and where we might be going. While Christ is the same today, as he was yesterday, as he will be tomorrow, we are not. We are beings in motion, moving from one cycle of our life to another, encountering joy, sadness, suffering and delight. The Holy Spirit breathes and speaks

to us through the words found in the Bible and can connect to us in different ways and on different levels. When St. Paul says in his second letter to Timothy that he has fought the good ight, has inished the race and has kept the faith, it can mean different things to us at different stages of our life. When we experience the joy of overcoming a dif icult period in our life, we can bask in the message of victory that may be implied in this passage. When we are suffering and feel like all our efforts are in vain, we can take comfort in the never-wavering and inspiring endurance of St Paul, which also is implied from this passage. If we let the message God is

trying to reveal to us seep into the very marrow of our bones, it can transform us. As light is transformed through a stainedglass window, it can refract the light of our souls into multifaceted colors. When this happens, the Word of God will move and speak through us to others. We can die to our ego-centered self and let the Holy Spirit speak through us. We become the lens that is not seen, but is looked through, a lens that can help others focus on the love God has for them. Some years ago, I went on a seven-day silent retreat. During the week, I would meet with a spiritual director for 15 minutes a day. The rest of the day was spent in silence, pondering scrip-

ture passages my spiritual director had given to me. She selected the passages, based on what I had told her about: dif iculties I was experiencing, issues I was grappling with and the encounters I was having in everyday life. After the irst day of the retreat, I met with my spiritual director to discuss passages she had given me the previous day. When she asked me about what I had read, I gave her a very academic answer. I told her about the overarching theme, how different commentators had interpreted it and other scholarly observations. At some point, she cut me off in my self-satisfying discourse and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, that is all well and

good, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care what other people think about the passage. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care what you think about the passage. I want you to tell me how it makes you feel. I want to know what Derick is feeling, not what he is thinking.â&#x20AC;? I went back and sat on a rock by a beautiful lake and read the passage again. I slowly, prayerfully, read the passage over and over, and let it speak to my heart. When it inally sunk in, I felt a wellspring of emotion ill up in me and I burst into tears. This is when I irst truly realized the raw, iery, power of Scripture. Scripture had interpreted me and shown me a deeper part of myself that I never knew existed. And I would never be the same.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers James and Cathy Loof, warranty deed to Jeff and Lisa Mack, Lot 14, Albers’ Second Addition, Holstein. Estate of Luella Buell, court officer deed to Jean Bahney, 38.9 acres and 22.69 acres, with exception, in the SE ¼, Section 36, T-89-N, R-40-W, Ida County. Daniel and Shawna Bloyer, warranty deed to Austin Goettsch, Lot 3, Block 7, Galva. Don and Kimberli Jensen, warranty deed to Don and Kimberli Jensen, a tract of land in the S ½ NE ¼ and the N ½ SE ¼, Section 23, T89-N, R-39-W and 1.428 acres in the NE ¼, Section 23, T89-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Don and Kimberli Jensen, warranty deed to Don and Kimberli Jensen, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 2, and Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Grandview Addition, Galva. Jensen Brothers, Inc., warranty deed to Don and Kimberli Jensen, part of Lot A (.99 acres) and part of Lot A (one acre) in the NE ¼ SE ¼, Section 34, T-89-N, R-40-W and a parcel of land; a parcel of land (1,367.1 square feet) in the SE ¼ NE ¼, Section 34, T-89-N, R-40-W, with exception and a parcel of land commencing at the southeast corner of Lot K, auditor’s plat of the SE ¼ NE ¼, Section 34, T-89-N, R-40-W, Ida County. Clerk of Court Due to a change in proce-

dures 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 Edward Taylor, Galva; Dustin Barre, Marion; Dennis Christiansen, Shenandoah; Ricky Roeder, Early; Jose Vail, Denison; Vincent Wolf, Council Bluffs; Christina Luebe, Ponca, Neb. Other Jay Roecker, Manning, contempt—failure to pay fine. Bettie Fletcher, Catawba, N.C., no valid driver’s license. Kevin Thompson, Galva, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Ovidio Vicente, Humboldt, no valid driver’s license. Nathan Frazier, Atlantic, no valid driver’s license. Todd Sholty, Ida Grove, seat belt. Geber Garcia, Sioux City, no valid driver’s license. Criminal Travis Basey, Ida Grove, third degree criminal mischief, two years prison suspended, two years probation, $625 fine suspended. Travis Basey, Ida Grove,

assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, 30 days in jail, $315 fine suspended. Jacquelyn Troxel, Ida Grove, controlled substance violation, 10 years prison suspended, $1,000 fine suspended, three years probation, residential treatment facility. Jacquelyn Troxel, Ida Grove, possession of methamphetamine, 52 days in jail, $315 fine suspended. Lee Harden, Cherokee, interference with official acts, $250. Lee Harden, Cherokee, disorderly conduct, $65. Judgments and Liens Against Cynthia Butrum, in favor of Midland Funding. Against Ashley Reitz and Levi Sickels, in favor of 809 Ida, LLC. Against Donna Treiber, in favor of DJAG Portfolio. Against Trevor Venteicher, in favor of Hauge Associates.

The s reported The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on four thefts reported during the past week. On Oct. 26, Chris Brown of Holstein reported four thefts. The thefts included $100 from a purse, $100 worth of Lorazepam, $40 cash taken from a locker and $7 cash taken from a wallet.

Ida Grove DOT offices closed man arrested Nov. 10 for Veterans Day A Storm Lake police of icer, while on patrol Oct. 30, checked on the welfare of an adult male and female who appeared to be loitering at the Storm Lake Wal-Mart. Upon contacting the couple, police identi ied the male as Heath Mefferd, 26, of Ida Grove. Police learned there was an active, no-contact warrant prohibiting Mefferd from being in the presence of the adult female he was with. Police arrested Mefferd and booked him with violation of a no-contact order, a simple misdemeanor. He was booked into the Buena Vista County Jail and held without bond. Upon impounding Mefferd’s vehicle, police allegedly observed and seized a quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Police sealed the vehicle, pending application for a search warrant. The investigation is continuing.

Depu es make warrant arrest The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on a warrant arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia charges iled. On Oct. 26, Amanda Marie Kenkel, 37, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. She was booked into the Ida County jail where she is currently being held on a $2,000 bond. On Nov. 1, Jacob Dean Melton, 18, of Boone was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The charge was iled following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance.

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All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in honor of Veterans Day. Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers will also be closed Saturday, Nov. 11, but open on Monday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. These centers are typically closed

on Mondays. Many people may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov or at one of the conveniently located selfservice kiosks. Kiosk users should check the host location’s holiday schedule to determine hours and availability.

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Costume winners: Winners from the annual Ida Grove Pumpkin Parade costume contest are from left, Gavin Remer, funniest costume, son of Dan and Renee Remer; Blake Patera, scariest costume, son of Grant and Ali Patera; Kennedy Bettin, cutest costume, daughter of Dylan and Brittany Bettin, and Sutton Skirvin, cutest costume, daughter of Colton and Marissa Skirvin. Each winner was awarded $10 in Chamber Bucks, courtesy of the Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Fire departments answer five calls The Battle Creek and Odebolt Fire Departments responded to five calls during the past week. On Oct. 27 at 2:15 p.m., the Odebolt Fire Department provided mutual aid for the Schaller Fire Department for a metal fire at Warren’s Metal Recycling at 2188 Dean Ave., Highway 110 and 20. The department was at the scene close to five hours. On Oct. 30 at 12:30 p.m., the Odebolt Fire Department assisted at an accident at 3751 Fox Ave. south of Odebolt. Details of the accident were not available at press time. On Oct. 31 at 11 a.m., the Odebolt Fire Department responded to a false alarm

at Odebolt Specialty Care at 801 S. Des Moines St. On Oct. 31 at 7:47 p.m., the Battle Creek Fire Department assisted at a car/semi accident at 960th First Ave. The department was at the scene an hour. Details of the

accident were not available at press time. On Nov. 1 at 11:29 a.m., the Battle Creek Fire Department was called to a combine fire at 3029 Eagle Ave. The department was at the scene an hour.

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The Fourth Annual Ida Grove Kiwanis

Saturday, December 9 at the Ida Grove Skate Palace

Doors Open at 5 p.m.

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Door Prizes Silent Auction Fabulous Prizes Kid’s Games & Activities Live Auction Prime Rib Dinner & Kid’s Buffet Drawings Entertainment including Ida Idol

Adult Tickets: $50.00 each or 2 for $85.00 Family Ticket: $100.00 (includes two adult meals and kid’s buffet; each kid’s prime rib $15.00 extra) Sponsorship: $200.00 (includes Family Ticket) Tickets must be purchased by December 5. Proceeds go to Lighting the Third Field at the Ida Grove Sports Complex and other expenses

To sponsor this event or purchase tickets stop by First State Bank, Food Pride or United Bank of Iowa, or call 712-371-2557, 712-371-2995 or 712-371-2107 Contestants are needed for the Second Annual Ida Idol Competition! If you are interested in performing, please contact Peter Goldsmith at 712-364-2421 or Jeff Kelley at 712-364-3181. Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ IdaGroveKiwanis

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Dr. Lynn Charrlin At the OPEN HOUSE • Meet our new doctor • Hors d’oeuvres & dessert catered by Staley’s

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Tuesday, November 14 4-6 PM Burgess Family Clinic 513 S. Muckey Street, Mapleton At Burgess Family Clinic we provide quality care you can believe in. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Charrlin, call 712-882-2234.