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SPORTS REPORT -- SPORTS REPORT -- SPORTS REPORT -- SPORTS REPORT -- SPORTS REPORT Zelda Anderson Carroll Broadcasting names All-Rewind Teams Carroll Broadcasting has named their 2019 All-Rewind Softball Team, headlined by “Coach of the Year” Ryan Gallegos of Zelda Clara Anderson, 95, of Arcadia in Arcadia. the Carroll Tigers and “Player of the Year” Alli Mertz of Kuemper Catholic. Ar-We-Va Softball Head Coach Kenzie Kock and passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at She married Elvin Anderson on Janu- John Kennedy of South Central Calhoun were St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll. ary 24, 1945, at the Zion Lutheran Par- also considered for the Coach of the Year honor.. Funeral services were held at 10:30 sonage. To this union three sons were Three players from Ar-We-Va were included a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2019, at born: Allen, Douglas and Terry. Together on the honor teams, selected by Jeff Blankman Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia with they farmed north of Arcadia until Elvin’s and his crew at the Carroll radio stations, from Pastor Ben Dose officiating. death in 1999. the stations’ coverage area. Organist for the service was Rebecca Zelda was a woman of faith with a In addition to Mertz, 1st Team members in- Dose and soloist was Annie Whitaker. giving nature, was quick-witted and was cluded the following: Maddie Jones, South Cen- Casket bearers were Nic Anderson, a loving, caring mother, grandmother and tral Calhoun; Kenzie Schon of Kuemper; Talia Jim Anderson, Jason Sickels, Jason Tay- great-grandmother. She enjoyed tending Schon, Glidden Ralston; Katelyn Winnett, Coon lor, Doug Schuette, and Ross Schuette. her large garden and canning the produce Rapids-Bayard; and Rylee Ludwig, Chloe Honorary casket bearers were Merle Witt for all to enjoy. She especially enjoyed Gallegos, Julia LaRue, Josie Ayala and Ashley and Tracy Onken. Burial was in the working at her sewing machine, making Onken of Carroll. There’s a new wall hanging at Breda’s City Hall, and City Clerk Nancy Arcadia Cemetery. clothes for herself and doll clothes for her Among the 2nd Team members was Ar-We- Janssen says the acquisition of the new piece of work was “the neat- Friends called at the Dahn and granddaughter, nieces, friends and neigh- Va’s sophomore pitcher Jadeyn Smith along with est thing.” Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll af- bors. She also sewed many quilts for fam- Sydney Haakenson, Carroll; Lexi Branning, In mid-May, Janssen went to gather the City’s mail from the Post ter 5 p.m. on Tuesday, where there was ily and friends and, most recently, for her IKM-Manning; Kiera Hammen, South Central Office, and one of the items arriving that day was a box from East Au- a prayer service held at 6:30 p.m. great-grandchildren. Zelda Clara Anderson rora, N.Y., containing the quilt featuring the Breda Depot, shown above. The casket was moved to Zion She was a long-time member of the Calhoun; Megan Carey and Jenna Beyers of Rocket Seniors Emily Hinners (33) and Maddie Owen share a hug Accompanying the quilt, which was stitched by Sharon Pontier Dirks, Lutheran Church in Arcadia at 9:30 a.m. Arcadia Ace Club and the Arcadia Cem- (Don) Mohr of Carroll; a brother Wilbur Greene County; Isabel Schwabe, Kuemper; Bree following the recent Regional Semi-Final loss to Ridge View, ending daughter-in-law of Shari Dirks, who owned Breda’s Victorian Tea Room on Wednesday, where the visitation re- etery Auxiliary. Lussman of Carroll; a sister-in-law Boeckman, East Sac; Cora McAlister, Coon not only the softball season but their high school careers. Photo by at that time, was a hand-written explanatory note. sumed from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Zelda is survived by two sons: Dou- Jeanette Liechti of Arcadia; a brother- Rapids-Bayard; and Cassidy Christensen, Lanice Kock. Kuemper. The note, signed by New Yorker Sharon Cosimano, explained, “Al- Zelda was born on July 15, 1924, in glas of Glenwood and Terry (Vicki) of in-law Wayne Anderson of Carroll; and Honorable Mention players from AWV in- End-of-season observations by Coach Kenzie Kock... most 30 years ago, I won this exquisite quilt at a Breda 4th of July event. Wheatland Township, Carroll County, Red Oak; a daughter-in-law Diane Ander- several nieces and nephews. cluded Junior Outfielder Leslie Luft and Sopho- The West Harrison game tops any game throughout the season. The girls went I believe the tea room was raffling it off.” to Fred and Elsie (Hinz) Lussman. She son of Pleasant Dale, Neb.; six grand- Zelda was preceded in death by her more Third Baseman Sara Schurke. Also rec- in with a chip on their shoulders, having lost to West Harrison in both conference She added, “My ex-husband is from Carroll, and on our visits there, was the oldest daughter of five children. children: Jill (Barry) Trease of Pleasant husband Elvin in 1999; her son Allen in ognized were Sally Musselman, South Central match-ups, one of them being a close battle. We knew we needed to go at West we fell in love with Breda. We loved Zeke’s and Kay’s. The people Zelda was baptized as an infant on Dale, Neb.; Michael Anderson (Brandy) 2002; a granddaughter Lisa Anderson in Calhoun; Bianca Cadwell, IKM-Manning; Jes- Harrison and force them to make mistakes, like they had done to teams all year. were so wonderful. Now I am downsizing and, though I love this quilt August 17, 1924, and was confirmed into of Vail, Jim Anderson of Pleasant Dale, 1976; and two sisters: Helma Onken of sica Eighmy, Glidden Ralston; Lexi Davis, CRB; West Harrison is a great ball-club and watching our girls go out and not only and it has blessed our home for almost 30 years, I feel it’s time to re- the Lutheran faith on April 2, 1939. She Neb., Nic (Molly) Anderson of Mel- Lidderdale and Caroline Bowman of Riv- Rocket Senior Drew Schurke, shown above pitching in the Kara Wilkens, East Sac; and Katelyn Niel- compete with them, but pull off a HUGE upset was something that every coach turn the blessing. (I did bring my children there in 2013 for a visit on a graduated Valedictorian of the Arcadia bourne, Fla., Lindsay (Jason) Taylor of erside, Calif. last four innings of the AWV loss to IKM-Manning last week, is sen and Sydney Beymer of Audubon. dreams of at some point in the season. I think this game got rid of any doubt that college shopping High School class of 1942. She was an Overland Park, Kan.; and Jason (Katie) Funeral arrangements were under the one of four players lost to graduation from the Ar-We-Va roster may have lingered in the girls' minds, or even other teams’, coaches’, or fans' minds, trip!”) active member of Zion Lutheran Church Sickels of Red Oak; three great-grand- direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse in 2019. Schurke, also a standout in football, basketball and track, Drew Schurke was named “Co-Player of that my girls can't compete with even the best of teams. She concluded, children: Davis Taylor and Anderson Tay- Funeral Home in Carroll and online con- was named “Player of the Year” by Jeff Blankman and Carroll the Year” on the 2019 All-Rewind Baseball This win truly was a testament to just how important it is to work hard and to “I hope this finds lor of Overland Park, Kan. and Hadleigh dolences may be left for the family at Broadcasting as the “All Rewind” teams for softball and base- See more area Teams, sharing the honor with Aaron Schreck never give up on your teammates or yourself. Not once did I see any of my girls the town of Breda Sickels of Red Oak; a sister LaDonna www.dahnandwoodhouse.com. ball were announced last week. Schurke led the Rockets with a of Kuemper Catholic. All-Rewind Baseball give up or hang their heads about something that happened on the field. The girls and its people well .408 batting average and had more appearances on the mound obituaries on “Coach of the Year” was John Waddle of Coon had a short memory when it came to mistakes and used the momentum we had on and I hope to return than any of the other Rocket pitchers. Rapids Bayard. the offensive side of things to drive us through our defensive side. It takes every for a visit someday page 5 and page 10! Along with Schurke and Schreck, 1st Team members included the following: Will Ragaller, Ar-We-Va; Kyle Berg, Kuemper; single girl working hard out there to see success, and this game was a great ex- soon!” Christian Cook, Peyton Clipperton and Quentin Culbertson, Coon Rapids-Bayard; Slade Sibenaller, Ty Nissen and Devin Baack of ample of that. Carroll; Austin Tigges, Kuemper; Griffin O’Neill, East Sac; Jared Birks, South Central Calhoun; and Ryan Johnston, Carroll. 2nd Team members included AWV Senior Keegan Simons; Josh Henkenius, South Central Calhoun; Skyler The Ridge View game was definitely a tough one to end the season on. Al- City of Vail Schultes, Audubon; Alex Lingle, IKM-Manning; Ethan Klocke, Audubon; Zane Neubaum and Blake McAlister, South Central though we did need to clean a few things up on both sides of the field, there's no Calhoun; Jacob Hugeback and Truman Haukap, Kuemper; Ben Obert and Kade Schlepp, Coon Rapids-Bayard; Marcus denying Ridge View was on fire on the offensive side of things. Ridge View got up Minutes & Claims -- July 8, 2019 Olsen, Audubon; Grant Borkowski, Glidden-Ralston; and Caleb Villhauer, East Sac. early, 3-0, on us, but even then I think we weren't too worried. It was the following The city council for the City of Vail met in During the maintenance report, the council prove the Vail Community Club’s liquor license. Honorable Mention players included Henry Segebart, Ar-We-Va; Chase Scheidegger, South Central Calhoun; Ethan inning where they scored seven runs that was the killer. regular session on July 8, 2019. Mayor Monte discussed increasing the deposit fee for the Ayes all, carried. Carter, IKM-Manning; Maxwell Jessen, East Sac; Jackson Jensen, Audubon; Aaron McAlister, and Coon Rapids-Bayard. The girls didn't give up defensively, and I applaud them for that. Ridge View Crichton called the meeting to order at 7:00 rental house. The fee will be discussed again The city received an offer from Verizon seemed to find every gap we had on the field and hit it just right. Olyvia Charlot was p.m. with C. Smith, D. Crane, and R. Niehaus at the next council. The bathroom in the shel- to put up a new antennae in town that will be answering roll call. Also in attendance were ter house was also discussed. Jon made the located at the Softball field. The city has de- The Rolling Valley Conference Baseball Teams have not been released, as all RVC teams have not been eliminated a force in right field that night and made some great putouts for us, and that was Nichole Neumann, City Clerk and Jon Lapel, council aware that the city will be in need of a cided to accept offer. Motion by C. Smith/R. from post-season action. 17-6 Woodbine played at 27-4 Coon Rapids-Bayard in the District final Monday night, and huge for being thrown into such a huge varsity game. City Maintenance. new mower after the season, and he also ex- Niehaus. Ayes all, carried. CRB won, 3-0. They were scheduled to take on 27-5 Southeast Warren Tuesday, July 23, at Dowling in West Des As a coach, you want to, of course, make an amazing run in the post-season Motion by R. Niehaus/D. Crane to ap- plained that possibility of a yearly exchange With no new business, motion to adjourn prove the agenda with the addition of a build- Moines for a spot in the state Baseball Tournament at Principal Park in Des Moines starting Friday, July 26. but my biggest thing was I wanted my two seniors to get the most out of their last program offered. All signs ordered through at 8:36 p.m. by C. Smith/D. Crane. Ayes all, ing permit. Ayes all, carried. sign replacement program have been installed. carried. season and I think they, for a lack of a better word, "deserved" a better outcome. Motion by R. Niehaus/C. Smith to ap- Motion by D. Crane/C. Smith to purchase a Monte Crichton, Mayor The outcome of the Ridge View game does not mean we did not earn our spot prove the previous minutes as published. Ayes trimmer with attachments. Ayes all, carried. Attest: in that round of the playoffs; it is just proof that the further you go, the tougher the all, carried. Mayor Crichton will pick up. Nichole Neumann, City Clerk Motion by C. Smith/R. Niehaus to ap- The council discussed low hanging trees competition gets, and that is something I know my returners will remember for next prove the bills totaling $21,460.75. Ayes all, and having the city trim them. Published in The Observer, Thursday, year. carried. Motion by C. Smith/R. Niehaus to ap- July 25, 2019. My promise to the AWV girls and spectators next year is that you haven't seen Bills presented for approval: Bomgaars, Ballfield Supplies ...... 51.54 anything yet! These girls are going places, and people have yet to see the full poten- Crawford County Solid Waste, tial this team has. Trash and Appliances ...... 75.00 With that being said, we will miss Maddie and Emily so much and we can't Crawford County Area Solid Waste, thank them enough for the tremendous amount of leadership they have given the Q1 Solid Waste Payment….. ... 1,362.50 Denison Do It Best, Blacktop Patch, team. These girls were in the 8th grade when I started my first year as head coach Supplies…...... 200.35 so they've been with me since the beginning and I want to thank them for being with Hrabik Welding, Tire Repair ...... 42.00 me every step of the way! These two have grown so much and I wish them the best Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Annual Public Water Supply of luck in their futures! Fee - FY2020…...... 49.87 John Blom, May-Wastewater Operator…...... 350.00 Mangold, ARS Tags…...... 68.40 MidAmerican, Utility Usage ...... 852.84 The Observer, Publishings ...... 50.49 R and S Waste, 174 picked up, $45 for Extra yardage ...... 2,568.00 USA BlueBook, Water and Maint. Supplies ...... 185.55 WCIRW, Water Usage 841K gallons ...... 2,733.25 WEX Bank, Fuel ...... 301.66 Windstream, Phone, Internet, Fax ..... 268.35 Xerox, May Usage ...... 98.97 Employee Payroll, City Clerk and Maintenance ...... 2,756.40 Council Pay, City Council and Mayor Pay ...... 1,131.12 IPERS, Benefits ...... 737.33 EFTPS, 941 Taxes ...... 1,125.02 WSSB, loan payment ...... 3,736.85 WSSB, loan payment ...... 2,715.26 Motion by R. Niehaus/D. Crane to ap- prove the City Accounts. Ayes all, carried.

Reciepts Disbmts General 2,614.96 11,805.47 LOST 2,862.99 3,736.85 RUT 3,537.46 944.38 T&A 208.75 288.99 Water 5,299.27 4,024.30 Sewer 3,876.96 3,873.62 Solid Waste 3,125.35 3,350.50 Totals $21,525.74 $28,024.11