THE $100 1 Vol. 131, No. 36 Holstein, IA 712-364-3131 www.holsteinadvance.com Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Paulsrud named to 4-H Hall of Fame Because of their countless hours the boys’ club. He assumed the years, working hard to provide given to the Iowa 4-H program, leadership role in 1993. Paulsrud scholarships, camp and confer- 125 Iowa 4-H volunteers from 95 was very committed to this post ence tuitions, funds to clubs for counties were welcomed into the and tried to make each meeting projects, etc., all by fund-raising Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Aug. 21 at interesting, involving hands-on methods in foundation projects. the 4-H Exhibits Building at the project instruction, demonstra- He is even able to use one of his Iowa State Fair. Inductees were tions, etc. At this time, the clubs many skills – that of auctioneer- introduced on stage and awarded were going through a transition ing – to auction off ‘theme baskets’ a certificate. Following the cere- from individual girls’ and boys’ during evening fair entertain- mony was a reception sponsored clubs, to one consolidated group. ments. by donors of the Iowa 4-H Foun- When that change took place, he To say that Paulsrud is a fan dation. stayed on as leader of the boys and of the 4-H program and all the Robert C. Paulsrud of Danbury girls together. One of the qualities benefits it brings to a members was Ida County’s 4-H Hall of Fame that made him a great leader for life would be putting it mildly. inductee. both clubs was that he not only He is committed, passionate and Paulsrud has been an active 4-H enjoyed the livestock-showing end hard-working when it comes to member, parent, grandparent and of things, but was very good with anything associated with 4-H. enthusiast, since he was first able refinishing, woodworking and ar- “The Hall of Fame was created in to join a club. Paulsrud moved to tistic projects as well. 2002 to show our committed vol- Ida County in the fifth grade, 1965, At this time, Paulsrud also be- unteers how important their time Hall of fame: Ida County resident Robert “Bob” Paulsrud of Danbury received a certifi cate from Albert and joined his first 4-H club in came the Iowa State Extension and talents are to this program,” Grunenwald, executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation, in recognition of being inducted into the Danbury. He was active in showing director for Ida County, so he was Grunenwald said. “Our inductees Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. (Photo submitted) cattle, as well as other projects, directly involved with the coun- work tirelessly to ensure that Io- and served various offices in his ty’s 4-H program and fair as part wa’s youth are able to have a fun club. of his job. After his children left and safe environment to learn and Race set for Holstein council seat After graduating high school home, he stayed on as a leader grow.” businesses. and then getting his ag business for a couple more years, at which The inductees are chosen by “Serving on various boards and degree from ISU in 1976, Bob and time the decision was made for the their county, based on their ser- commissions in my 20 years as his wife, Teresa, returned to north- Danbury club to disband and to be vice and dedication to the 4-H mayor gives me an outside perspec- west Iowa with their newborn son, absorbed into other county clubs. program and their contributions tive on what other cities are doing Eli. By the time Eli was old enough He received an award for 15 years to the lives of 4-Hers. Inductees throughout Iowa to handle chal- to join 4-H, they were living on one of service as a leader in 2008 and serve as club leaders, fair board lenges and sharing that knowledge of the family farms in Ida County was named 4-H Leader of the Year members, council members, fair helps every small city. The dedi- and were ready to enroll their chil- for 2009-10 in Ida County. judges, financial supporters, ISU cation of volunteers, community dren (which eventually included His passion and love for the 4-H Extension staff members and groups and city employees enhanc- Jessica, Josiah and Jordan) in the program did not end there, as he more. The inductees have demon- es all the positive we have going same club Eli attended. was already actively involved with strated volunteerism, community on in Holstein. I have always taken From 1985 until 1993, Paulsrud the 4-H Foundation Board at that service, integrity and leadership great pride in calling Holstein my served as an assistant leader for time. Paulsrud has now served 18 to Iowa’s youth. home.” Robert Shontz Robert Shontz, 50, said, “The reason I am seeking election to the Area veterans recognized vacant position on the Holstein City Mary Gross Robert Shontz Council is that I believe that I will be Ida County American Legion Veterans who signed in were: Stewart, Navy; Stuart Kelly, a asset to the council, due to previ- Posts and the Ida County Vet- World War II—Beryl Schubert, Navy; Don Poggensee, Air Force; Holstein voters will go to the polls of Jason (Deb) and grandparents of ous leadership positions. Such as erans Affairs office sponsored a Army Air Force and Orlan Ehler, Terry Lovett, Army; Wayne Dose, Tuesday, Sept. 13, from noon to 8 Nick, Josh, Andrew and Logan Gross. service manager for a Ford dealer- public recognition of veterans at Army Air Force. Air Force; Jerry Baker, Air Force; p.m. to vote for a councilperson. The She is a member of the American ship for 12 years, U.S. Army active Skate Palace Saturday, Aug. 27. Korea—Bruce Snell Jr., Army; LaWayne Gronau, Army; Larry polling place is located in the Lohff- Legion Auxiliary and vice president duty for seven years, seven years The event included a meal, pok- Albert Hinrickson, Army; Gene Hare, Army; Tom Stewart, Army; Schumann Memorial Community of the Highway 20 Association. as a parts manager for a Ford deal- er run, the “Next of Kin Band” Schneider, Air Force; Winn Burdette Conover, Air Force; Center community room. “I would like to see Holstein’s con- ership, fire chief for two years, am- and the “Remembering Our Fall- Schramm, Army; Orlan Ehler, Air Bob Peaveler, Army; Kenneth Mary Gross and Robert Shontz tinued growth and be an appealing bulance director for five years and en” memorial. Force; Charles Sick, Air Force; Schramm, Navy; Roger Bumann, have filed nomination papers to fill inviting place to call home. A four- paramedic for the past six years. I A drawing for a Henry .22 rifle Gordon Morrice, Army; John Army; Lawrence Lansink, Army; the unexpired term of councilman lane Highway 20 in a few years time believe that I am a people person and Savage Trophy Package 223 Oxendale, Army; Dale Stauffer, Don Friedrichsen, Marines; Jack Perry Venteicher, who resigned makes our Fouts Addition a huge and work well with others. I am not was also held. Mike Collins won Army; Ramon Johnson, Marines; Weber, Army and Dale Ullrich, from the council June 18. opportunity for attracting new com- afraid to voice my opinion and stand the rifle and Buck Buchanan Hubert Boysen, Army; Leon Pe- Navy. Mary Gross mercial and business development. up for our community.” won the trophy package. tersen, Army; Vern Zobel, Army; Gulf War—Keith Fineran, Mary Gross, 62, is a sales associate We need to keep on top of all that Shontz is employed as a paramed- During Saturday’s apprecia- Don Schmidt, Army and Donald Army; Tony Bauer, Army; Steve at Murray Jewelers in Ida Grove. She pertains to the health of our Main ic for Buena Vista Regional Medical tion meal all veterans attending Lansink, Army. Hein Sr., Army; Jacob Pedersen, and husband, Terry, are the parents Street and retainage of existing Center in Storm Lake and is a mem- the meal were recognized. Vet- Vietnam—Keith Fineran, Air Army; Stuart Kelley, Navy; Ra- ber of the Holstein Fire and Ambu- erans of the Vietnam War who Force; Stan Chisholm, Army; nea Rehse, Army and Troy Lew- HMH inpatient addition– lance Service. He and wife, Shari, are had never received a Vietnam Dennis Pirigyi, Army; Robert is, Army. the parents of Samantha, Shane and Veteran Lapel Pin were awarded Jochims, Navy; Willard Bond, Peacetime—Richard Lansink, Hospital project to Dawn. their pins. Army; Bud Jepsen, Army; Arlyn National Guard. enroll in safety program Graham Construction Compa- Memorial Hospital medical sur- ny of Des Moines is partnering gery inpatient addition, in the with Iowa OSHA Consultation WORKSAFE program. Through and Master Builders of Iowa this partnership, all parties by enrolling its project, Horn work together to ensure safer construction sites. The Horn Memorial Hospital DEADLINES medical surgery inpatient ad- Legal Notices ............. Friday, 3 p.m. dition project is located in Ida Submitted News ........Friday, 3 p.m. Grove and is scheduled to be Display Ads .................Friday, 3 p.m. completed December 2017. Classifi ed Ads .............Friday, 3 p.m. WORKSAFE is the nation’s Obituaries ...................Friday, 3 p.m. first safety program involving a public-private partnership OFFICE HOURS and is a construction job site Holstein – Tues & Thurs safety program that consists of pre-construction planning, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. job site surveys focused on pre- (at McGuire Auction) venting hazardous conditions Ida Grove – Mon-Fri from occurring, and job site recognition that safety is a top Recognition: Ida County American Legion Posts and the Ida County Veterans Affairs offi ce sponsored a public recognition of veterans at 8 a.m.