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Old-Fashioned Sing Along, June 9 Windsor Theatre’s monthly Old-Fashioned Sing-Along is Sunday, June 9, from 4-5 p.m. in Hampton. Please join Dawn Groszkruger who will lead a variety of songs, accompanied by Ruth Skeries from Sheffield. A lyric book will be handed to you upon arrival. There is no admission charge. Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, call Dawn @ 641-425-8716.
VBS planned at First Grace Baptist
IncrediWorld Amazement Park is coming to First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield. All children are invited to come on this thrill ride through God’s creation the week of June 10 through 14 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. This vacation bible school will help answer common questions about God and His word. Lessons will walk children back to the beginning where they’ll learn about creation. They’ll take the ride of their life learning about the Gospel, and get a closer look at God’s handiwork. IncrediWorld will help clear up questions about dinosaurs and man. Each day children will enjoy ‘Creation Stations’ and roll up their sleeves at the ‘Craft Cove’ to create all kinds of fun! ‘Midway Games’ will activate and motivate, while the ‘Concession Stand’ will refresh. Lots of fun, music, learning and activity are in store each day you visit the Amazement Park. This VBS is free of charge and open to the public. Children, bring a friend or two - or a bunch with you! There’s plenty of fun for everyone! Call Penny Rust at 425-9438 or First Grace Baptist at 892-4421 to register children early or if you have questions.
Thursday, June 6 A foot clinic will be from 9-11 a.m. and an immunization clinic from 2:30-4 p.m. at Franklin County Public Health. Call 641456-5820 for an appointment. The Lake Area Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m., in the Clear Lake City Hall community room. The program will be given by Julie
Wurzer of Patchabilities pattern company, Saint Lucas, Iowa. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. Sunday, June 9 Windsor Theatre’s monthly Old-Fashioned Sing-Along is from 4-5 p.m. in Hampton. There is no admission charge. Conces More CALENDAR page 8
West Fork Elementary Track And Field Day The West Fork Elementary Track and Field Day was held Friday, May 24, at the athletic field in Sheffield. Grades Kindergarten through Three participated in the softball and football throw, and various relays. Popcorn and beverage were served to the students during a break in the activities. From all reports, everyone had a great time at the annual end of the school year event. More photos page 8.
Left to right: Cannon Craighton, Kalli Trewin, Dakota Lau, Cici Sullivan, Delaney Christianson, Josiah Chibambo
Emma McKee
Wilsons Welcome Baby Boy
Nick and Jill (Nevill) Wilson of Sheffield are the proud parents of Sutton Nicholas Wilson. He was born April 29, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. He weighed 8 pounds 1.5 ounces and measured 20 inches long.
Big sister Nahla welcomed him home. Grandparents are Lavonne Wilson and the late Timothy Wilson of Sheffield and Skip and Kris Nevill and the late Diane Nevill of Garner.
Left to right: Kristina Peltier, Cade Pals, Whitney Schulz, Aderian Lopez, Keara Wood
Left to right: Carmine Bolland, Taylar Dawkins, Alicia Fink, AJ Andersen, Jaxin Barnes, Justin O’Donnell
Nichole Peltier
Left to right: Parker Nloom, Austin Carlson, Skler Hines, Gage Jeremiason.
Kiera Woodbury
Sage Suntken
Dakota Lau
Jordan Soesbe
Pedley joins Mid-America staff Laura Schnabel and Kyle Hegtvedt
Schnabel, Hegtvedt to wed in August
Laura Schnabel, Winterset, is the daughter of Lester and Eva Schnabel, Sheffield. She is a 2007 graduate of SCMT High School and a 2012 graduate in medical laboratory technology from Hawkeye Community College. She is employed by Madison County Health Care System, Winterset. Kyle Hegtvedt, Rockwell, is the son of Dan and Laurie Hegtvedt, Mason City. He is a 2003 graduate of Mason City High School. He is employed by Dedicated Logistics, Inc. The couple will marry Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton.
In this issue:
The Hampton Chronicle had its second new face join the staff in as many months last week. Nick Pedley joined new Chronicle Editor Jeff Forward in the Hampton office on Wednesday, May 30. He is replacing outgoing regional news editor Travis Fischer, who is moving to California at the beginning of July. Pedley will cover Fischer’s former territory in southern Cerro Gordo County and northern Franklin County. He’ll also cover some additional stories around Hampton and the surrounding area. Pedley is a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa. He earned bachelor of arts degrees in both Journalism & Mass Communication and Political Science. Pedley is no stranger to the newspaper business by any means. His family has owned his hometown publication, The Ocheyedan PressMelvin News, for more than 60 years. His grandparents originally purchased the paper in 1950 and his parents later bought it from them in the early 1990s. Pedley worked at the paper in high school and during two summers in col-
lege. “I definitely bleed ink,� he said. “I’m very proud of the newspaper tradition in my family and glad that I could keep it going.� He also had stints at The Daily Iowan and The Kalona News while in college.
Though he enjoys editorial writing most, Pedley’s handled nearly everything in the newspaper business. Be it sports, hard news, features or photography, there’s not much he hasn’t dealt with in some capacity or another. “Nick’s enthusiasm for the busi-
ness is infectious,� said Ryan Harvey, publisher of the Chronicle. “For a young man his age, he is in the unique position of understanding community journalism. He’s an exceptionally gifted storyteller who I believe will fit in wonderfully in the newsroom in Hampton. Rockwell, and Sheffield.� Pedley enjoys following baseball and fishing in his free time. A selfdescribed sports masochist, he’s a fan of the Chicago Cubs, the Seattle Mariners, and the Detroit Lions. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends and tailgating at Iowa Hawkeye football games. Though he’s only been in town for a little more than a week, Pedley said he’s looking forward to his new position in Hampton. “It seemed like a pretty proactive community when I was checking things out, and I think it will be good fit,� he said. “I’m excited to be back in a small town again.� Feel free to stop by the office or give Nick a call at 456-2585 ext. 131 or send him an email at nickpedley.map@gmail.com with any story suggestions. He’s eager to get to know the community and welcomes any suggestions.