Ida County’s Official Newspaper CourierIda County $1.00 Vol. 42, No. 1 Ida Grove, Iowa www.idacountycourier.com Wednesday, January 4, 2017

News Supervisors approve salary GLIMPSE increases for county off icials The Ida County Board of Super- Also approved were the visors reduced the compensation AFSCME/Iowa Council 61 public BC-IG Elementary board’s recommendation by 1 safety contract, certiicate of cost Building Addi on percent during the Dec. 29 meet- allocation plan (reimbursement Page 2 ing. Supervisor Curt Phillips was from DHS for their ofice at the not present. courthouse), 2017 wellness Discussion was held on Ida agreement with ISAC and coverage County Compensation Board’s through the Hoffman Agency for recommendation of increasing computer and terrorism at a cost elected oficial’s pay by 6 percent. of $2,297 per year. During the discussion, the super- Discussion was held on the visors discussed the need to get in self-funding plan the county line with other counties in regards currently operates. With an to wages. increase in health insurance “We are still behind,” noted su- rates, the county has the option to pervisor Rhett Leonard. “I’m per- increase the premium, decrease sonally not comfortable with 6 self-funding or leave the plans percent.” alone and absorb the cost of the Outgoing supervisor Bob increases. The board determined Paulsrud agreed, “Five percent is the county would absorb the cost From our backyard pretty good. But, maybe the su- of the increase and not increase Page 5 pervisors should take a 3 percent, premiums for the employees. This Ridge View FFA with the rest of them taking 6 per- decision does not affect county Off icer Spotlight cent. That would be more palat- employees’ costs. Snow sculpture: The Gebel family in Ida Grove made good use of the snow that came down Friday by Page 6 able with the public.” The medical examiner two- sculpting a caterpillar in their front yard. They used food dye to color the snow. Helping with the project Paulsrud continued, “We as su- year term for Curt Hesse was Ida Grove Library were, from left, William, Kip, Eli and Braden Gebel. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes) pervisors don’t do as much as we approved. introduces New Program used to. We don’t have to handle a Jeff Williams, Ida County Page 8 landill, no public health, no men- engineer, was present to discuss 2016 Headlines Part Two tal health, no DHS. Our duties have a tile road application. The board Schnuckels among Diocesan Pilgrims Page 10 come down quite a lot.” approved a tile road crossing Christmas Eve accident But Leonard disagreed, “We may application for Jeff Jochims in have less because of those, but we Section 6 of Galva Township who join communion of singers in Rome claims life have more meetings to go to. And, upstream and for Dan Doxtad, Reprinted with permission from not around for selfies with the Sioux City, Neb., and her mother, Page 12 we need to make sure we push for Section 5 of Galva Township author Joanne Fox of the Catholic choir members, the shepherd of Teri Rosendahl of Spring Grove, the focus on those committees to downstream. Globe. the Catholic Church was a stone’s Minn., rounded-out the “related” Upcoming Events which we are assigned.” Williams also discussed the irst The Cathedral of the Epiphany throw away several times from singers. Add two pilgrims, Bonnie Following the brief discussion, major snowfall and the completion choir may, or may not, be an the 21 pilgrims who traveled, Morarend of Dubuque and her Ida County Ca lemen & Leonard made the motion for a of the wind tower project. integral aspect of a central Nov. 14-21, to Rome. brother, Jerry Balk of Guttenberg, Pork Producers Banquet 5 percent increase for elected of- Ed Sohm, Ida County Emergency belief in the Nicene Creed, but The unusual aspect of the Iowa – who are Rosendahl’s first Saturday, January 14 icials for budgetary purposes. Management Coordinator, was they certainly were blessed to travelers was how many were cousins – and it was quite the Veterans’ Memorial Hall Paulsrud seconded the motion present to discuss a master matrix sing for two historic, pontifical related to each other. The singers family outing. Holstein and both voted aye. evaluation. The board approved ceremonies. included myself and my son, If it’s Wednesday in Rome, Ida County Republicans The board approved Brandi the matrix submitted by Wally and That was the perception of Alex Fox of Sioux City. Mary Jane that means it is general audience Celebra on & Apprecia on Reiss for dispatcher/jailer at $16 Chad Burk in Section 15 of Grant Rachael Wragge of Sioux City, one Hochderffer of Jefferson, S.D., was day in St. Peter’s Square. Getting Dinner per hour effective Dec. 19 and Lena Township. The Burks plan to re- of the 19 vocalists and a member accompanied by her daughter, the pilgrims to the square early Saturday, January 21 Hawthorne as jailer/dispather at design the inside of their hog unit of a 300-plus choir raising their Theresa. Kristine Danner and allowed those of us with the Boulders Conference Center $16.44 per hour, effective Jan. 1. (continued on page 2) voices in song for the Mass son, Michael, of McCook Lake, “ticket” to get through security Holstein celebrated by Pope Francis for S.D., were among the travelers. and be positioned eight rows from the close of the Jubilee Year of Stacey Schnuckel of Odebolt the route of the popemobile. Mercy on Nov. 20, as well as the and her brother, Tyler Schnuckel, When Pope Francis appeared, 3-Day Forecast ISI promotes employment Consistory of Cardinals on Nov. and his wife, Amanda Schnuckel the joy exploded. He waved, 19. of Holstein, were on the trip. kissed babies, anointed a woman Wed 1/4 program with area businesses Although the Holy Father was Finally, Chrissy Martinez of South (continued on page 3) Ida Services Inc. (ISI) is a com- was made to create three needs 19° | 4° munity support program for for those who live with a disabil- Partly Cloudy those living with disabilities. It ity. It needed to be support out offers support for those living in the community; paid jobs, at Thurs 1/5 with disabilities with housing, or above minimum wage and it employment and much more. had to be long term,” said Blum. 18° | 5° However, in an ever-changing “But, as with most government Clear world, those services are being programs, funding was cut and redefined. Those who live with the program didn’t really be- Fri 1/6 disabilities are able to become come the centerpiece of caring more independent with assis- for those with disabilities. And, 20° | 5° tance in a countywide project the sheltered environment be- Partly Cloudy that allows them to work outside came the norm. of the sheltered work environ- “Days in the sheltered environ- ment they’ve been accustomed ment are coming to an end. We Like us on to for the last few decades. are helping to bring them into Facebook Renee Blum, employment de- the community, into jobs that velopment manager, has been help them feel more like produc- www.facebook.com/ assisting ISI in helping clients tive citizens,” Blum stated. gain employment out in the com- “We spend a lot of time prior GoingOnInTheGrove munity through assessments and to job placement taking assess- employment services. She works ments and finding out what the Follow us on with ISI and other regional cen- client likes to do, dislikes and Twi er ters, including the Howard Cen- what skills they have or would Visit to Rome: ter based in Sac City. like to learn,” Blum said. “Just Nineteen vocalists from the Siouxland area made a trip to Rome as part of a 300-plus “Supportive employment has like you and me, we have pref- member choir that performed for Pope Francis for the close of the Jubilee Year of Mercy on Nov. 20. @IdaCoCourier been in place since 1976, but erences. Some prefer to work Three local members were invited to the once-in-a-lifetime event. From left, identity not available, there was a place and time, in in housekeeping, while others Amanda Schnuckel of Holstein, Stacey Schnuckel of Odebolt and Tyler Schnuckel of Holstein. the 1980s, when the decision (continued on page 3) (Photo submitted)

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more about — . . . salary increases (continued from front page) if the rate increases next year. to it additional heads. The unit Discussion was held with currently holds 1,600 pigs and Creston Schubert and Ray Drey, will increase to 1,760 pigs. newly elected county supervisors, The board also discussed adding who were present at the meeting, additional Frontier services as on committee assignments. Final back up for the county internet assignments were approved at the and phone lines in case Long Lines meeting on Jan. 3. services are interrupted. The The board acknowledged agreement includes an additional manure management plans from $20 per month, which is a Chester Finisher Farm/H&R promotional rate for one year. The Partnership and GN2/ Maschhoff board will reevaluate the services Environmental.

BC-IG addition: When BC-IG Elementary students returned from Christmas break Jan. 3, the new addition to the elementary building was ready for use. The new addition includes a new gym, at left, for physical education; at middle left, the hallway leading to the gym and three new kindergarten/Key classrooms; below is the conces- sion stand area outside the gym; at lower left, a new set of lockers for students and at bottom, one of the new classrooms.

(Courier photos by Mike Thornhill)

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Pope Francis could be seen the Year of Mercy were in Italian, on the other side of the altar, but but were condensed into other did not come over to chat with languages, truly reflecting the us, as we had hoped. universality of the church. The two-hour Mass to conclude Joanne Nguyen of Sioux City the Holy Year the next day meant felt both privileged and humbled getting on the bus at 5:30 a.m. to be present in the square. and going through security “Rome is a place to eat, relax again. We were about 50 feet and pray, plus sing, which is, from the altar which would have of course, praying,” she said. “I put us in close proximity to the think this moment resonated Holy Father, had Pope Francis with me the most.” celebrated Mass there. The Mass Later in the day, pilgrims was moved outdoors, while processed through St. Peter’s the singers, the Sistine Chapel Square and walked through the Choir and instrumentalists were Holy Door, guided by Kara Bentz, indoors. assistant director of youth and Geerlings, who this go- young adult ministry for the round was a singer rather than Diocese of Sioux City. Later, the a director, appreciated this choir made its way to St. Ignatius different role. of Loyola Church, singing two “We Americans tend to have a songs during Mass, directed by narrow focus of church music,” he Matthew Geerings, director of said of the Gregorian Chant that sacred music at Cathedral of the was the basis for the music. “I Epiphany. think this opportunity broadened The trek included visiting everyone’s perspective of church Book donation: The Silver Creek United Methodist Church gave a book to every kindergarten through second grade student (146 books) Ancient Rome: the Seven Hills, music, mine included.” at the BC-IG Elementary School Dec. 22. These gifts are in conjunction with the Iowa United Methodist Church challenge, “Change a Child’s the Roman Forum and, the most Following the Mass, cellphones Story-Give Books. Give Time.” In front are students representing each grade level receiving the books. In back, from left, are Kyle Bennett famous of all amphitheaters, the and cameras came out to capture of Silver Creek United Methodist Church; Alan Henderson, BC-IG Elementary principal and Laurie Jones, Silver Creek United Methodist Colosseum. Buying souvenirs the experience. Jason Swedlund, Church mission coordinator. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) was a large part of this trip. director of music and coordinator Even the two non-Catholics of liturgy for Holy Trinity Parish, bought Catholic items. Erin Webster County, appreciated the more about — Nelson purchased a medal of opportunity. the ImmaculateIm Conception and “It was a joy to see Cardinal RickRickk Arnold acquired several Daniel DiNardo (former . . . ISI promotes employment program rosaries.rosaari ordinary of the diocese) and to (continued from front page) at. Sometimes, it doesn’t work to help fulfill those needs. It may ting for many years. With the TheThhe only rehearsal for the meet Msgr. Palombella,” he said. would like to work in a manufac- out, and sometimes the match not be originally how they saw support of her team, she was two ppontifical events took place “The highlight for me had to be turing setting.” fits perfectly and the client is the job being filled, but, if we able to work and save money to at Sant’Sa Andrea della Valle meeting and getting a picture of The program allows clients to hired with the employer on ei- can work together, both parties purchase her first vehicle. Church.Churc Msgr. Maestro Massimo Archbishop George Ganswein, job shadow at local employers ther a part-time or full-time ba- benefit from the program,” Blum It was in her last commu- Palombella,Paloom director of the prefect of the papal household around Ida County. Employment sis,” Blum explained. continued. nity assessment, where she ex- SistineSistini Chapel Choir, explained and personal secretary to Pope support professionals that are “Local businesses have been As with any program, there are pressed interest in applying for howhow tthis was the first time in the Benedict and Pope Francis.” employees of ISI go along with very inviting to this program. hurdles and successes. the position. She was offered historyhist of the basilica that a choir Picture-taking delayed the the client to the place of employ- Especially in Holstein. They have “Right now, the biggest hurdle the position at Good Samaritan from the United States would be choir exiting the church, which ment to help the client first see if been so good to us. We hope with the program is transporta- Society-Holstein and has been singing with the Sistine Chapel turned out to be a blessing. The the job is a fit. to further expand into more tion. Most clients don’t have ac- successfully employed in the Choir. popemobile weaved its way “This program isn’t just about businesses, especially in Ida cess to transportation. Holstein dietary department. She now If you have ever experienced through the crowd of 70,000. sticking people into jobs. We look Grove,” said Blum. has the taxi service, but it only works three to five days a week, crowds at Disneyland, the World After a while, it headed toward at the clients’ needs along with Currently, there are five runs Monday through Friday roughly 20 hours total, and lives Series or the Super Bowl, you have the basilica, positioning most of their likes and dislikes. They are individuals working in Ida from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. So, if a cli- independently in the community, a sense of what it was like getting us within 10 feet of the pope – just like us. There are some jobs County in positions either with ent works on a Saturday, they with a great support team. ready to sing at the Vatican. We ideal for up-close pictures and that we couldn’t stand to be at. part-time or full-time hours. are responsible for finding a ride Christina is a great example of queued-up by the entrance to video. So, by working with employers There are 15 more currently to and from work. We are hop- an individual who did not give the basilica and, after almost an Wragge characterized the trip we can look at what they have in the process of taking work ing to find ways to improve this up on her dreams and found the hour and a half, security allowed as “amazing.” open and work with the clients readiness assessments that could hurdle. right supports to assist her. This the singers through. “Think of the thousands who by allowing them to job shadow help place them into positions “Another hurdle is employ- was not an overnight success, but Once in, we took our seats have been in St. Peter’s Basilica for a few hours during the week around the county that best ment. We need reliable staff Christina’s willingness to keep right behind the altar. The over the years,” said the Sioux at no cost to the employer. matches their skills and likes/ members who are able to have going and the collaboration be- Sistine Chapel Choir was to our City Bishop Heelan Catholic “We offer the employer 12 dislikes. flexible schedules to assist the tween many partners has made left and they sang first. Then, it High School Choirs’ co-director. hours of ‘free’ labor. The client “Right now, I’m working clients in the job-shadowing pro- this dream a reality for her. was the turn of the vocalists to “To realize we sang there puts comes to work, learns the area, on meeting more with local gram. Our program is successful Blum ended with this final perform Pilgrims’ Hymn, which us into a communion of singers, meets coworkers and really is businesses, as I see them as because we have dedicated team statement, “We need to give resounded in the phenomenal somewhat like the communion a test run to see if this is some- clients as well. They have needs members. But, we are always people options. I’ve worked with acoustics of the church. of saints.” thing they would enjoy and excel to fulfill, and we have the clients looking for more of those types clients here at ISI on the job as- of people who can continue to sessments. And, in one case, an make this program successful,” older gentleman went through noted Blum. the assessments, but he felt like In Ida County— Success stories are beginning he was done. He wanted to re- to shine throughout the county. tire. But, we were able to give Mikkal Kelley, a client through him options when, in the past, MidAmerican Energy ISI, began a job-shadow at Boul- there were none. ders Inn & Suites in Holstein. “And, when I hear comments She’s been employed with the saying that those with disabili- completes Wind X Project company now for seven months ties enjoy the sheltered work- With the completion of the Ida while the O’Brien wind project is in the housekeeping depart- shop environment, we are strong Grove wind farm in Ida County and the second major development for ment. to note that not everyone is hap- the O’Brien wind farm in O’Brien MidAmerican Energy in O’Brien Jed Carroll is another who re- py with that environment. Yes, County, MidAmerican Energy Com- County. cently completed job placement there may be some that are, but pany wrapped up work on two ma- The Wind X project will provide assessments and did a job-shad- how does one really know unless jor projects adding 551 megawatts more than $115 million in land- ow at the Travel Center in Hol- the clients are given options out- of wind generation capacity for owner payments each year and stein. He was recently hired in side the sheltered work environ- customers. more than $160 million in prop- December as an employee of the ment?” “We are proud to do business in erty tax revenues over the next travel center. “With the year and a half we’ve a state that leads the nation in the 30 years. Wind X was built at no These stories are just the be- been working on this, we may percentage of energy generated net cost to the company’s custom- ginning of a successful partner- not have a record number of cli- from wind,” said Michael Fehr, vice ers and will help stabilize electric ship between ISI and community ents who are employed. But, we president, resource development rates over the long term. It also employers. And, with this pro- have had clients who have had a for MidAmerican Energy. “Wind is demonstrates MidAmerican Ener- gram, it’s not just about getting lot of chances. And, that’s what a key element of our balanced ap- gy’s commitment to lessening the a job. When clients are able to do we thrive to see. We want them proach to energy generation be- environmental impact of its opera- things they were never able to do to have an option to work out in cause it’s a renewable and clean tions. before, they feel more successful, the community, doing something source of energy.” There are 134 turbines at the Ida more fulfilled and, at the end of they are talented at or enjoy do- Work on the Wind X project be- Grove wind project that will add the day, are living happier lives. ing,” Blum said. gan in spring 2016 and the tur- 301 megawatts of generation ca- Another success story is with a ISI is branching out with the bines were commissioned in early pacity and 104 turbines were built young woman named Christina employment services to not December. The turbines are fully at the O’Brien wind project for 250 Kass. (The following few para- just those with disabilities, but operational and delivering energy megawatts of generation capacity. graphs are excerpts from a press to those in the community who to customers, including electricity MidAmerican Energy’s wind release from the Iowa Vocational need assistance finding work. generated from clean energy pro- projects foster economic develop- Rehabilitation Services.) That may include low-income duced right here in Iowa, using an ment and support local communi- Kass was referred to Iowa Vo- families, individuals with se- abundant resource that has no fuel ties in Iowa. To date, MidAmerican cational Rehabilitation Services lect mental health concerns and ISI work program: Jed Carroll, one of the participants in the work costs associated with it. Energy has paid nearly $65 million by her team because she had much more. This new branch is MidAmerican Energy customers in Iowa property taxes – funds dis- program through Ida Services Inc., is currently working at the new many skills to become employed called “Ida Works.” This program have some of the lowest electricity tributed to local schools and pub- Holstein Travel Center in Holstein. He was just hired for the position in the community. She had been is newly created and as it grows prices in the U.S., according to in- lic improvements – and more than in December. (Photo submitted) attending a segregated work set- more details will be released. formation released in June 2016 by $69 million in payment to Iowa the Edison Electric Institute. The landowners. national average retail price for MidAmerican Energy has wind electricity is 10.68 cents/kWh. Mi- farms in operation or under con- Pork, beef producers’ banquet The Classifieds dAmerican Energy’s average retail struction in 23 Iowa counties. The The joint Ida County Pork Pro- to 6:30 p.m. The prime rib din- Some things never change...the classifieds price is 6.78 cents/kWh – nearly company has partnered with more ducers and Ida County Cattlemen’s ner will be served starting at 6:30 are still a super place to shop...call the 37 percent lower than the rest of than 2,400 Iowa landowners. At Association banquet is Saturday, p.m. Ida County the country. the end of 2016, MidAmerican En- Jan. 14 at Veterans’ Memorial Hall Admission is $25 per person. Courier & Reminder The Ida Grove project is the irst ergy’s wind assets in Iowa will in- in Holstein. Tickets are available from any wind farm built in Ida County, clude more than 2,020 turbines. The social hour runs from 5:30 board member. 712.364.3131 or e-mail: [email protected] 4 Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Ida County Courier Ida Grove Rec Center

by Chelsea Gross classes the week of Jan. 23. Lifeguard hours: 6:30–8:45 Recreation director Water aerobics are held p.m. Monday-Friday and 2–5 p.m. Lose, Learn and be Lean Phase Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman Saturday and Sunday. 2 begins on Jan. 5. There will be a is the instructor. No water aerobics We ask that everyone who maintenance division and a weight class on Jan. 26. uses the facility respect our rule loss division this time. Forms are Toning class is Monday- about changing your shoes when available at the rec center. Thursday at 5 p.m. Mondays and you enter the building. This will The ifth annual Ironman Wednesdays are HIIT/Tabata help keep the building clean and Triathlon Challenge began Jan. 2. at 5:30 p.m. Jen Conover is the help extend the lifetime of our You have six weeks to complete instructor. equipment. an ironman challenge. AM Mix is on Tuesdays and Visit our website: www. Mark your calendars for the Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Conover is idagroverec.org. next painting party, which will be the instructor. Remember that you can use held on Thursday, Jan. 12. Zumba/Pound/Tabata are held Chamber Bucks to pay for a Walter Matlack, Logan Township: On his way to town in the All itness classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays at membership. Also, GOMACO, early 1900s, Ida County, IA. with a paid membership. 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the Horn Memorial Hospital and Yoga is held Tuesdays and instructor. North Star employees get special Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Spinning classes are held discounts. We also offer a military Bennett is the instructor. every Friday at 5:30 a.m. Lauri discount for past or present Step aerobics are held Mondays Hummelgard is the instructor. military service. and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m. Contact Gross with any Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Tabitha Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.– 6 p.m. questions at 712-364-3716 or Out of the Past Bockelman is the instructor. No Saturday and 1–8 p.m. Sunday. [email protected]. Lohff-Schumann Forty years ago during the Ida County Public Safety Galva-Holstein and Odebolt- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Godbersen, and Communications Commission Arthur High Schools have Ida Grove, have given another meeting Tuesday night in Galva. joined together to offer a basic by Libby Bagenstos includes: admission for your entire (Araceli) $25,000 to the Ida Grove The proposed budget stands at automotive course for students Recreation director group, use of our gym, community Tuesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Cardio/ community library, bringing $459,836, up $1,860 from the of the three high schools. Forty- January weight loss challenge: room and children’s room, which ball (Mel); 9–9:45 a.m. Beginners their total donations to the new current re-estimated budget four students are enrolled in the Our eight week team weight loss now includes an eye play system Zumba (Araceli) library to $125,000. The library, of $457,976. The only increase course taught by Mike Euchner challenge began Jan. 4 and runs and games for all ages, for three Wednesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. now under construction by is under the employer’s group of Holstein. Euchner began his through Feb. 22. hours, a decorated sheet cake and Spinning (Barb); 5:45–6:30 a.m. United Builders, is expected to be insurance and medical insurance. stint as course instructor in early Monday cards: Join us every ice cream. If interested contact Weights (Mel); 9–9:45 a.m. Zumba completed next summer or fall. Tim and Diane Helget of Holstein November. Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play Bagenstos. (Araceli); 4–4:45 p.m. Circuits Ida County’s board of supervisors are the parents of the irst baby Ten years ago euchre and 500. Prizes and a light Personal training: Personal (Rayven) can start the new year with a clean born at Horn Memorial Hospital Four new Ida County elected snack are provided. Members play training is always available at your Thursday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Fitness slate on the courthouse issue. The in Ida Grove this year. Kayla Marie oficials were sworn in during the for free and non-members will be convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Mix (Rayven); 9–9:45 a.m. Mommy county’s request for $704,200 in was born Sunday, Jan. 4, at 10:21 Ida County Board of Supervisors’ charged the daily admission fee. Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and Me (Libby); 9:45–10:30 a.m. federal funds to help build a new a.m. and joins brother Lucas, 19 irst oficial meeting. Ida County Facility fund-raiser: If you have and check out our specials. Retired but not Tired (Libby); courthouse has been turned down. months, at home. Supervisor Bob Paulsrud swore in empty pop cans you’d like to Fitness schedule 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) The supervisors received notice Twenty years ago Supervisor Allen Hilker, Attorney donate to a good cause, you can Jan. 3-Feb. 12 Friday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. on Jan. 3 from the U.S. Department Private employment in Ida Kristal Phillips, Recorder Colleen drop them off at Lohff-Schumann Monday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Yoga Kickboxing (Libby); 9–9:45 a.m. of Commerce, Economic County increased from 3,460 jobs Gries and Treasurer Kay Cork. anytime. Money collected will be (Barb); 9–9:45 a.m. Mommy and Beginners Zumba (Araceli); Development administration, in 1990 to 3,811 jobs in 1994, In the center of Battle Creek, put towards new equipment. Me (Libby); 9:45–10:30 a.m. noon–12:45 p.m. Arms and Abs saying the county’s proposal had according to a report recently Annie Laurie Park now has a Birthday parties: Let Lohff- Retired but not Tired (Libby); (Rayven) been denied. issued by the Department of new marker. The Women’s Club Schumann make your child’s 4–4:45 p.m. Cardio and weights Sunday: 5–6 p.m. Boot Camp Thirty years ago Commerce. This would indicate members found a large rock birthday party a hit. The fee (Rayven); 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba (Rayven) Ida County’s public safety that the number of local jobs from the gravel pit west of Battle budget for the 1987-88 iscal provided by the private sector had Creek, and Steve Schau donated year will remain the same as last increased by 10.1 percent over the the rock to the city for marking year’s, with the exception of slight period. the park. The Women’s Club also increases in insurance. Sheriff Western Iowa Tech Community purchased plants to adorn either Windowsill Don Gebers presented his budget College, Battle Creek-Ida Grove, side of the rock.

When a dog bites a man, that is not news. But, when a man bites a dog, that is news. —Charles Dana ***** Maturity comes with experience, not age. ***** You can’t change how people feel about you, so don’t try. Just live your life and be happy. ***** If you hold a hog by the tail, it will eventually pull you out of the mud. One day you’ll look back and realize that ***** you worried too much about things that don’t January is Be Kind To Food Servers Month really matter. and Get Organized Month. This is Diet ***** Resolution Week. Today, Tuesday, is Drinking One of the most important things I’ve Straw Day. Wednesday is National Spaghetti learned in life is to ignore most of what Day and Trivia Day. Thursday is National Bird people say. I watch what they do instead. Day. Monday is National Clean Off Your Desk —Amanda Patterson Day. ***** ***** Newsprint is usually produced with a Success is not the key to happiness. vertical grain so it can withstand running at Happiness is the key to success. If you love high speed through printing presses without what you are doing, you will be successful. ripping apart. It could be made stronger, but —Albert Schweitzer that would make the price skyrocket. ***** ***** Don’t let someone dim your light simply The happiest people evaluate and improve because it’s shining in their eyes. themselves. The unhappiest people evaluate ***** and judge others. Reykjavik, Iceland, one of the coldest cities ***** in the world, is heated almost entirely by hot The pessimist complains about the wind; springs. the optimist expects it to change; the realist Ridge View band: The Ridge View High School band opened the high school concert Dec. 19 at the ***** adjusts the sails. —William Ward Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein. The band performed four numbers, including The oldest unchanged lag in history is ***** the popular “Christmas Sing-A-Long” where the audience is invited to sing while the band performs Denmark’s. It has remained the same since Do yourself a favor and learn how to say no th popular Christmas carols. The band is under the direction of Tom Musel. The high school concert and the 13 century. without feeling like you need to explain why. ***** ***** select choirs also performed during the concert. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

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Trever Ryen update that a walk-on was going to get a of this past season, Ryen was by Doug Clough scholarship. All I could think about the nation’s punt return leader One of the greatest pleasures was all the walk-ons that worked averaging 22.3 yards on seven of column writing for the Courier hard and deserved it. I was blown returns; four of the returns were is getting to know the people I away when he told our team I was at least 25 yards with a long of 55. feature. I’m prone to year-end the one.” “At Oklahoma State, I got hit both relection as much as the next Ryen has taken full advantage of top and bottom and my ankle was person, and it’s hard to believe it’s this blessing. “As a walk-on, when injured,” said Ryen, showing me been over ive years since I wrote you are recognized for hard work the footage on his smart phone. “I about Iowa State University (ISU) and performance,” stated Ryen, was out for the game and was only Gingerbread houses: Galva-Holstein fourth grade students invited friends and family to join them on standout Trever Ryen. Ryen was “you want to continue exceeding able to take one snap at Texas.” Dec. 20 to design and create gingerbread houses. (Photo submitted) a sophomore at O-A/BC-IG at the expectations. I’ve got a lot of work Ryen’s curious nature has time. He was a staple at the rec to do.” And work he has. Ryen is helped him through recovery and center, a 16-year-old gym rat. His one of only eight players in the preparation for next year. He hand- work ethic, which aided him on Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) picks books on nutrition, health the football ield and on the track, to score a touchdown by rush, and recovery, reading during his Sole 2 Soul was second to none. catch and punt return. He also free time. And, with indoor track And, now, ive years later, ISU had an 81-yard punt return for a – his second collegiate sport – junior Ryen is one of 14 members touchdown, the 10th longest punt beginning, Ryen’s free time is at a 125 South Main St. in Galva to set up a time to view and try will begin on Thursday, March of the team named to the 2016 All- return in school history. minimum. 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily on clothing this month. 2. Bremer will teach a spring or Big 12 Conference–his being irst On the academic side, his He also embraces learning from 712-282-4426 Shaping Souls: Javier Tuel will Easter themed quilting project. team recognition. When Ryen and grade point average has led to his other high-performing players. www.Sole2SoulGalva.com team up with Sole 2 Soul to offer Sign up will begin in January. I sat down at Ida Grove’s rec center acceptance into ISU’s master’s “Our wide receiver coach and I Freezer meal workshop: Lauri a seven-week program called Matilda Jane clothing boutique: in 2011, studies were on the list program, focusing on youth watch a lot of ilm of slot receivers. Hummelgard’s next Tastefully “Shaping Souls” on Friday, Jan. 6, HGTV Fixer Upper celebrity of his challenges. Ryen credited development. It is an appropriate I’m studying Dallas Cowboys’ Simple freezer meal workshop at The Meeting Place. The Shaping designer Joanna Gaines’ his then girlfriend, Ballie Kies, for focus for Ryen, who developed Cole Beasley and Washington will be held at The Meeting Place Souls program will consist of collection of children’s and helping him to stay focused in the his own youth by connecting with Redskins’ Desean Jackson. Coach on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. daily live-streamed workouts, women’s clothing, Matilda Jane, classroom. quality people like Holstein’s designs drills for me that help me Participants will enjoy snacks nutritional guidance, exercise will be featured at a trunk show Kies, now an ISU graduate with Jamie Whitmer and college players to improve.” together while setting up and tips and weekly motivational at The Meeting Place Saturday, a BA in dietetics, and Ryen who is who lived the struggle he wanted Our December lunch, like all will be preparing 10 meals. Sign talks. March 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. slated to graduate this upcoming to embrace. These days, Ryen is good things, was near its end, and up and prepay for seasonings Wine making class: Susan Marilyn Koth spring watercolor spring with a BA in kinesiology, being approached by high school I asked him what he believes we’ll by Jan. 14 by calling 282-4426. Dierson will be teaching a wine class: Marilyn Koth’s spring are engaged to be married in kids looking for advice. “They will talk about when we get together Snowstorm date is Feb. 2. making 101 class at The Meeting watercolor painting class will 2018. “I help him study if he asks,” reach out to me on Facebook or in 2021. “I guess how blessed I’ve Step aerobics/yoga: Sole 2 Place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 be held at The Meeting Place on said Kies, “but he’s self-motivated. Instagram,” said Ryen. “If someone been,” stated Ryen. “My master’s Soul’s next six-week session of p.m. for individuals age 21 and Tuesday, April 25 at 1 p.m. I couldn’t get him that 3.0 grade takes the time to connect with me, will be done then. I will have stayed step aerobics, circuits and yoga older. Prairie Pedlar spring program: point average; he had to do that on I will respond. I put on a pair of healthy. I’ll have worked through began Jan. 2 and runs through Creative Spirits paint-by- Jane Hogue, owner of Prairie his own. I don’t need to nag.” shoes like everyone else.” some ups and downs like always. Feb. 6. These 60-minute combo number: Creative Spirits will Pedlar in Odebolt, will be our During Ryen’s sophomore Ryen will begin his master’s I’ll be continually thankful for my classes are taught by AFAA be hosting a paint-by-number guest speaker at The Meeting year at ISU, he earned a full- program in the fall of 2017, which parents’ support; I credit them for certified trainer Barb Gebers. “Paint Who You Love” class at Place on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 ride scholarship after just three will be his inal year to play with my successes in both football and All ages and fitness levels are The Meeting Place on Tuesday, p.m. to teach a program on games as a walk-on. “I was on the the Cyclones. track. welcome. Call 282-4426 to Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. If you always creating hanging baskets with phone with my folks, telling them If all of this seems like the stuff “The NFL scouts show up for Pro register. wanted to learn how to paint, but annual flowers. Join us for a that I needed to secure a loan for dreams are made of – and Ryen Day every spring. I’ve learned to Zumba clothing: Sole 2 Soul has can’t draw a stick person, this green thumb evening. school,” stated Ryen. “The next admits that it is – the 22-year- not count myself out of anything in a limited supply of brand new class is something to consider. The Meeting Place is the ideal day, we were in a team meeting old is still met with an occasional life – giving up is way harder than Zumba brand clothing for sale. If Quilting class: Donna Bremer’s place to host your special event. when Coach Rhodes announced setback. After the irst six games giving all I’ve got.” you are interested, call 282-4426 next four-week quilting class Call 282-4426 for information. Letter to the Editor

To the editor: above, I received an anonymous was a “cover up” and has become This letter is intended to set the letter stating that: “First a “scandal.” record straight about the details responders were witnessing I can accept fair criticism and of an incident that occurred on a strong odor of alcohol while will be the first to admit that law July 23, 2016, and to respond to removing the driver.” This enforcement makes mistakes the anonymous individual who accusation is simply not correct. from time to time. However, I sent a letter to my office about I have spoken to my deputies and will not sit by while someone the circumstances surrounding ambulance personnel who were attempts to impugn the integrity the incident. on this call and none of them of myself, or my staff. On that date, my office was smelled the odor of alcohol at Why would I, my deputies or notified by a 911 call at 5:10 any time. anyone else associated with this p.m. that a single vehicle I also spoke to the Ida Grove incident cover up anything? What personal injury motor vehicle fire chief who told me he was in benefit would there be in doing accident had occurred in rural close proximity to the driver of so? Why would we jeopardize Ida County. Law enforcement the vehicle and he never detected our careers for an incident such and emergency service the odor of alcohol. as this? providers from the Ida Grove At no time throughout this Simple answer: We wouldn’t. Fire Department and Ida Grove entire incident did anyone who I can assure the public (and Ambulance were dispatched to responded to this incident ever the source of this letter) that the scene immediately by the indicate they, or anyone else, there was no cover up. Simply communications center. smelled the odor of alcohol. put, there was no evidence for Both of my on-duty deputies In addition, the investigation us to believe that the driver was were dispatched to the scene at conducted by my deputies at operating while impaired. 5:11 p.m. The first deputy arrived the scene turned up no evidence Wade Harriman on scene at 5:18 p.m. The second of alcohol being consumed. No Ida County sheriff deputy arrived on scene at 5:23 empty or full cans of alcohol, or p.m. other items one would expect to The accident was very find at the scene of an alcohol- serious and it was obvious to related accident were ever Ida County all emergency responders that located. the sole occupant had sustained The second falsehood contained major injuries. The driver was in the anonymous letter indicates Republicans Ryen update: From My Backyard writer Doug Clough updates readers on Trever Ryen and Baillie Kies. immediately transported to Horn that I myself told the Ida Grove Kies, now an ISU graduate with a BA in dietetics and Ryen who is slated to graduate this upcoming Memorial by Ida Grove ambulance fire chief that the report from spring with a BA in kinesiology, are engaged. (Photo submitted) personnel and shortly thereafter this incident had been misplaced host dinner transported via life flight to or lost. This is blatantly false. Ida County Republicans are Mercy Medical in Sioux City. I personally released the hosting a celebration and appre- Since this incident, I have been accident report on this incident ciation dinner Saturday, Jan. 21, Ida, Sac County retail taxable sales decline asked by at least three individuals, to the press as per our normal from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Boulders at separate times, why the driver protocols several months ago. In Conference Center in Holstein. According to the Iowa at the end of the 2016 fiscal year total and the change in sales): of the vehicle was never charged addition, the fire chief and I had The event will include a catered Department of Revenue, taxable were $50,794,868. Sales tax Ida Grove ($29,450,931, with operating while intoxicated never spoke of this incident until dinner, live entertainment and retail sales in Ida and Sac counties collected in Ida County during the $30,538,934, +$1,088,003); or why no chemical test was given Dec. 6, when I contacted him to dancing. Cost is $25 per person fell for the fiscal year ending June 2016 fiscal year was $3,007,800. Holstein ($8,135,376, to determine if the driver was speak about it directly. or $40 per couple. Please RSVP to 30, 2016 when compared to the Total Sac County taxable $8,874,932 +$739,556); Battle operating under the influence. The letter writer goes on to 712-389-1946 or 319-560-9887 same fiscal year ending June 30, retail sales at the end of the Creek ($3,803,085, $3,639,329 A few weeks ago, as stated state that this whole incident before Monday, Jan. 16. 2015. June 30, 2015 fiscal year were -$163,756); Arthur ($8,836,814, Taxable retail sales in Ida $59,968,196. Taxable retail sales $6,172,002, -$2,664,812); $ County fell $671,222 from fiscal at the end of the 2016 fiscal year Galva ($1,090,518, $1,209,269, Classifieds start at 12 for 25 words or less, year 2015 to fiscal year 2016. were $59,886,612. Sales tax +$118,751) and other ($149,366, ¢ Taxable retail sales in Sac County collected in Sac County during the $360,402, +$211,036). 10 a word over 25 fell $81,584. 2016 fiscal year was $3,585,428. Odebolt’s taxable retail (Green Saver – additional $6 a week) Total Ida County taxable The breakdown of taxable sales increased $350,504 from retail sales at the end of the sales for the area communities the 2015 fiscal year total of Iddaa County Couriierer & Reminder June 30, 2015 fiscal year were were (2015 figure is listed $7,810,620 to $8,161,124 at the 214 Main St., P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445 $51,466,090. Taxable retail sales first, followed by the 2016 end of the 2016 fiscal year. 712.364.3131 6 Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Ida County Courier FAMILY & FRIENDS

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Make-and-take: Barak Page creates a picture frame at the Ida Grove Public Library’s make-and-take program Dec. 22. Children could make snowman soup, lip balm and hand cleaner or color a ceramic tile For an evening for parents or friends. (Courier photo by Deb Loger) Let’s Go to the Movies TONIGHT! of “REEL” fun O’Brien County bald eagle event A bald eagle watching event deck. bald eagle from an arm’s length. will be held at the Prairie Heri- Christina Roelofs from Sav- Roelofs will talk about the bird’s tage Center, 4931 Yellow Ave., ing Our Avian Resources will be special adaptations and give oth- Peterson, in O’Brien County bringing a live bald eagle to the er information about their cur- March 4. event. Bring your camera and rent population status. Greetings, moviegoers. The new rock porcupine. ing with his neighbor and former The Prairie Heritage Center take advantage of this amazing For more information, call release has changed for this com- “Grumpy Old Men”—Sunday best friend Max Goldman (Walter features an elevated viewing opportunity to see a majestic Charlene Elyea at 712-295-7200. ing weekend – stay tuned to when (Jan. 8) - 7 p.m., Monday (Jan. 9) Matthau) for decades. The battle we will be showing “Rogue One.” – 7 p.m. and Tuesday (Jan. 10) – 7 of wills between John and Max is In the meantime, “Sing” is another p.m. characterized by crude name-call- fantastic, animated ilm that’s lots “Grumpy Old Men” (Classic, ing and harmless practical jokes. of fun for moviegoers of any age. 1993)—Jack Lemmon is John For more information, visit “Grumpy Old Men” is another Gustafson, an ice-ishing Minne- www.holsteinstatetheatre.com winter treat of a classic – come for sota native who has been feud- and “Like” our Facebook Page. some great laughs. Show times “Sing”—Friday (Jan. 6) - 7 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 7) – 1, 3:45 and 7 p.m. and Sunday (Jan. 8) – 3:45 p.m. “Sing” (PG)—Dapper Koala Buster Moon presides over a once- grand theater that has fallen on hard times. An eternal optimist, and a bit of a scoundrel, he loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Facing the crumbling of his life’s ambition, he takes one inal chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition. Five contes- tants emerge: a mouse, a timid el- ephant, a pig, a gorilla and a punk-

Fifth grade band: The Odebolt-Arthur Elementary fifth grade band opened the elementary winter concert and art show Dec. 8 with “Hot Cross Buns,” “Merrily We Roll Along” and “Good King Wence- slas.” Neil Anders directed the band. The fourth/fifth grade choir sang, and the third, fourth and fifth graders presented “I Need A Little Christmas Vacation.” Linda Johnson directed the choirs and play. Birth (Courier photo by Deb Loger)    Ryan and Molly Woerdehoff of  Breda are the parents of a son, Ridge View FFA officer spotlight Beau Joseph, born Dec. 5, 2016, in Hallie Mentzer is president Other activities Mentzer has Carroll. Beau weighed 9 lbs., 4 oz. of the Ridge View FFA Chapter, been involved in are volleyball, Grandparents are Joe and Jane and her favorite FFA memory basketball, softball, mock trial, Heidenreich of Odebolt and Dean is making it to State FFA dance marathon committee, and Deb Tiefenthaler of Lake Convention in Ames, in the student senate, student council, View. contest, Conduct of Meetings, Friends of Rachel, National Beau is welcomed home by Wil- her sophomore year. Honor Society and AAU liam, one. She has been involved in many volleyball. FFA activities throughout her Her future plans are to attend Deadline Friday 3 PM high school career. This includes Iowa State University next fall ALL NEWS, DISPLAY & district, state and national and major in animal science. CCLASSIFIED DVERTISING conventions, soup suppers, Her favorite quote is, “Believe in the Ida County banquets, food pantries, FFA you can and you’re halfway Courier, Reminder & Green Saver cookouts, petting zoos during there.” – Theodore Roosevelt. Excludes Holidays the summer and the Ida County Safety Day. She has also participated She is the oldest of 9 in the COLT and 360 degree leadership conferences held It’s time for her throughout the Northwest to shine! Hallie Mentzer District. If you want to help her celebrate, First Embrace Planning a Baby Shower? sending a card Advertise it with us! Agnes Beers would be great! Ida County Courier & Reminder P.O. Box 158 Arthur, IA Happy 90th Agnes!     214 Main St., Ida Grove, IA 51445 • 712.364.3131 51431-0158 Ida County Courier Wednesday, January 4, 2017 7

Tips to reduce winter heating bills With dangerously low tempera- nace ilters as recommended. Weatherization Programs. tures and high winds, the Iowa • Have heating systems serviced Tips to keep a home safe in win- Utilities Board reminds utility annually by a qualiied techni- ter: customers of simple ways to re- cian. • Never use portable combus- duce monthly winter heating bills • Ensure air registers, heating tion generators or engines in- while remaining safe and warm. ducts and radiators are clean and doors, which can be fatal, due to An easy method that consum- not blocked. carbon monoxide, ire and other ers can use to save money and en- • Weatherize exterior doors and risks, even when operating near ergy during the heating season is windows. open windows or doors. by simply lowering your thermo- • If the sun is shining, keep drap- • Gas or kerosene heaters, stat while sleeping or away from eries or shades on south-facing stoves and grills are not recom- home. You can do this automati- windows open to let in sunlight mended for indoor use. cally without sacriicing comfort and closed at night to help insu- • Never use a gas stove or oven by installing an automatic setback late from the cold and wind chill. for space heating. or programmable thermostat. • Turn off unnecessary lighting, • Always ensure adequate vent- According to the U.S. Depart- electronic devices, exhaust fans ing and a safe spacing distance for ment of Energy, heating a resi- and appliances when not in use. materials that can catch ire when dence uses more energy and costs • Select energy-eficient (ENER- using a ireplace or wood burning more money than any other sys- GY STAR) products when buying stove. tem in a home, typically making new heating equipment. • Never leave open burning ire- up about 42 percent of a utility • Check with the local utility places, candles or active space bill. company about a free or low-cost heaters unattended. Thermostat temperatures energy assessment, or energy efi- • Make sure smoke alarms are should never be reduced to a set- cient programs or rebates for en- connected and working properly. ting that might adversely impact ergy eficient investments. For more information, visit the the health of anyone in the home • For consumers who qualify, in- Iowa Utilities Board’s Tips to Save and should be set to avoid pipes quire with a local Community Ac- Energy web page or contact the from freezing when a residence is tion Agency for information about local natural gas or electric utility unoccupied. limited heating inancial assis- for more information about op- Other safe and eficient tips to tance and heating service discon- tions to assist in lowering energy reduce energy use and costs: nection through the Low Income usage and saving money during • Inspect, clean and change fur- Home Energy Assistance or Home winter and throughout the year.

Cemetery project: Mt. Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek has many older unmarked graves. Due to a grant from the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation and donations from the Battle Creek Lions Club, the Battle Creek Women’s Club, the City of Battle Creek and private donors, Tietsort Monument and Stone finished markers for 20 unmarked graves this month. John Tietsort shows one of the 20 un- marked grave monuments. (Photo submitted) Mt. Hope Cemetery board discusses lot prices The Mt. Hope Cemetery Asso- The secretary was directed to dis- The secretary was directed to ciation held its bi-annual meeting cuss the insurance coverage with send a letter to the Maple Town- Dec. 27 in the Battle Creek Com- the local agent. ship trustees and the City of Bat- munity Building. All board mem- Weed spraying will be planned tle Creek concerning the limited bers and one stockholder were for early May after the irst mow- funds remaining in the cemetery present. ing. A cleanup day was set for April account. The cemetery was origi- The secretary’s minutes from 8, with a rain date of April 15. The nally a Maple Township ceme- June 28 and July 11 were read and unmarked graves project will be tery and, since 1925, is a private approved. The treasurer’s report completed this week. A news re- nonproit association, not a city, was presented and accepted. The lease and photo were sent to the church or township cemetery. price of a lot will remain the same local newspaper last week, so the The next meeting was set for for the next six months. The mow- exit report to the Ida County Com- June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Battle Ridge View MS choir: The Ridge View seventh and eighth grade choir performed during the Ridge ing contract was discussed and the munity Betterment Foundation Creek Community Building. The View Middle School concert in Early Dec. 7. The concert also included the sixth grade band and choir end-of-year bonus was approved. can be completed. meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. and the combined seventh and eighth grade band. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) It ’s easy to keep current Social Security on what’s available . . . just plug into the

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O-A/BC-IG, Ridge View sports schedule O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View team was 2-6 overall while the Ridge View sports teams return to compe- girls’ record was 4-5. Ridge View’s wrestling team tition this week following the The O-A/BC-IG wrestling will travel to Sloan to take on Christmas break. team took a 7-1 dual record Kingsley-Pierson and West- O-A/BC-IG into its double dual with Logan- wood this Thursday at 6 p.m. O-A/BC-IG’s basketball teams Magnolia and Woodbine Jan. 3. The Ridge View basketball hosted South Central Calhoun The Falcons will host Woodbury teams will play Westwood in County Jan. 3. The Falcon hoop Central this Thursday in Ida Sloan this Friday. The girls’ clubs will play at Lawton-Bron- Grove and travel to Ames this team enters the contest with a son this Friday and host I-K-M- Saturday for the Mendenhall In- 6-2 record while the boys are Manning this Saturday. Satur- vite, which starts at 10 a.m. 3-5. day’s action starts at 1 p.m. with The O-A/BC-IG bowling teams The Raptor hoopsters will the girls’ game. Prior to the Jan. won’t be back in action until host Storm Lake in Schaller 3 games, the O-A/BC-IG boys’ Friday, Jan. 13 at Sioux Central. next Monday, Jan. 9. Schroeder reminisces about years at NASA Lyle Clifford Schroeder, a 1957 it. Our task was to estimate and is at a minimum. A large impetus Mid-Sioux donation: Willow Dale Wellness Village staff in Battle Creek collected gifts to donate four Odebolt High School graduate, measure the amount of signal for this effort was the crash- baskets to Mid-Sioux for families in need. Basket themes included movie night, infant care, warm weather reminisces about his years at loss, and to develop methods to landing of Delta Flight 191 at wear and games. Staff members, from left are, Jacki Woodward, Karissa Drey, Lin Jensen, Jen Hedberg, NASA in Virginia. The son of Greg alleviate it. One method, injecting Dallas-Fort Worth airport during Tammy Ruchti, Denise Nicholson, Joni Perkins, Nicole Reitz and Todd Riessen. (Photo submitted) and Edna Schroeder grew up in a luid into the plasma layer to a microburst, where everyone Odebolt. Following graduation cool it, was tested and found to was killed. This technology from high school, he attended successfully reduce the ‘blackout’ was demonstrated and adapted college at Iowa State University effects on rocket payloads and on into existing airplane weather where he graduated in 1961 with the Gemini III spacecraft,” said radars and made available to the a degree in electrical engineering. Schroeder. industry. In September 1961, he took a job at Schroeder said, “In the “In the ‘90s, I was lead NASA-Langley Research Center in ‘70s, I was part of a team that on a team to determine the Hampton, Va. Langley is the oldest investigated the use of a radar to performance capability of a large- NASA ield center and concentrates measure the winds over oceans. scale erectable antenna with a primarily on supporting research A radar operating at a frequency light-weight relector made of a in aeronautics and space. He also of 13.9 Ghz was found to be conducting wire mesh. Such an received an MS degree in physics sensitive to the capillary waves antenna was proposed for use in from William and Mary in 1968. generated when winds blow over Earth-orbit for many applications, During his 34 years at NASA, water. In this project, our team most prominently for cell phone Schroeder was primarily involved used an airborne scatterometer communication coverage for the in four research projects. These to measure the radar response continental USA. We built a 15- projects involved spacecraft to winds of various magnitudes. meter prototype of this antenna communications during From this database, we formed and measured the electromagnetic atmospheric reentry, large- an algorithm to convert such performance in a near-ield scale erectable mesh-relector radar measurements directly to antenna chamber operated by antennas, satellite measurements wind vectors over the ocean. This Martin Marietta near Denver, Colo. of winds over the ocean and technology was lown on a satellite These measurements proved that development of an airborne radar in 1978 (Seasat) and successfully such an antenna could provide to detect potentially dangerous measured winds over a 1,000 km a surface precision suitable for winds during landing. swath.” such uses; further, these tests “For most of the ‘60s, I was Following this project, Schroeder demonstrated a system to ‘tweak’ Challenge winners: assigned to a project to study the said they designed and developed the surface using actuators Ida Alive’s “Fall Back into Good Habits” Challenge encouraged teams of four to interference in communications an aircraft radar to provide to adjust strategically located six people to complete healthy activities during October. Seventeen teams participated. Winners caused by the hot ionized forward-looking measurements tensioners. were fi rst place Horn Memorial Hospital Community Health “Raising a Little Health” and second place air surrounding a spacecraft of winds to be encountered by “I have to emphasize that Midwest Industries “We’re a Shore Thing.” Top photo, Raising a Little Health team members were, from during reentry into the earth’s an airplane. The function of this the efforts described were left, Nancy Schoen, Micki Fischer, Kelsey Kafton, Erin Dausel and Patti Andrews. Lori Peterson was also atmosphere. There were concerns windshear radar was to detect accomplished by teams of very a member of the team. Bottom photo, We’re a Shore Thing, from left, Sam Phelps, Michelle Schmidt, that problems may arise with potential hazardous winds that talented and industrious people. Theresa Swensen, Janene Arbegast, Mary Clough and Doug Clough. (Photos submitted) the spacecraft during this critical might be experienced during It was my privilege to have had reentry period, but we would critical landings where aircraft a career as blessed as this,” be unable to communicate with are most vulnerable because lift Schroeder said.

Ridge View High School posts honor roll The following is the Ridge Kolton Blum, Hailey Brenner, Chase Evans, Jill Galvin, Dakota View High School honor roll for Andres Carbajal, Kaitlyn Currie, Hankinson, Abigayle Hansen, the first trimester of the 2016- Colin Cuthrell, Sierra Deck, Pascual Huerta, Lauren Johnson, 17 school year. Megan Drey, Cloe Droegmiller, Mercedes Juelfs, Jacob Kliegl, Seniors 4.0 Lance Else, Jaxon Franken, Kevin Kennedy Mason, Beth Meyer, Amanda Bruns, Cole Degan, Herrera, Paige Hill, Erin Johnson, Ezra Miller, Kara Richard, Austin Madisen Grieme and Harlee Drew Knapp, Kathleen Kreutz, Ronfeldt, Brett Taylor, Jacob Wagoner. Maranda Lange, Evan Leuschen, Tokheim and Renae Wiese. Seniors 3.0-3.99 Jonathan Madsen, Kyra Martin, Freshman 4.0 Alex Bailey, Samantha Bailey, Brady Meyer, Trenton Miller, McKenna Albers, Cassandra Darby Baillie, Grace Boyle, Jordan Jacob Mitchell, Trentin Moeller, Allen, Russell Brummer, Jordan Draper, Evan Else, Autumn Fox, Markus Muller, Esmeralda Grothe, Kylie Humlicek, Kate Christopher Gardner, Maurianna Najera, Arianna Parra, Kelby Kofmehl, Hannah Rosemeyer, Jepsen, Sidney Johnson, Aimee Regennitter, Braleigh Schossow, Sarah Stamp, Katlyn Wiese and Kell, JoAna Loera, Karin Mendoza, Kyle Snyder, Olivya Vondrak, Kenzee Wunschel. Hallie Mentzer, Madelyn Mitchell, Julie Wood and Macy Wunschel. Freshman 3.0-3.99 Jonathan Pickhinke, Randy Sophomores 4.0 Beth Bailey, Hanna Blackmore, Redding, Katrina Van Norman Gracie Chance, Madeline Else, Jade Coggins, Jacob Constancio, and Colton Wunschel. Rahcel Kenny, Ashley Kestel and Yesenia DeLaO, Jaden Juniors 4.0 Anna Schmitt. Droegmiller, Logan Gross, Taya Katie Brinkman, Alexa Phillips, Sophomores 3.0-3.99 Hinkeldey, Veronica Kron, Taylor Ida Grove Library introduces new program Elizabeth Pickhinke, Andrew Brooklyn Albers, Samuel Major, Coriyel McCray, Alex The idea…simple; the rewards… or scan the publisher barcode chance you have to read with Snyder, Paige Todd and Brittney Ashley, Kassandra Barker, Movall, Tate Phillips, Connor priceless. The Ida Grove Library into the 1,000 Books before your children, tell and talk about Vincent. Maggie Bendixen, Matthew Pickhinke, Grant Schmidt, invites children ages zero to ive Kindergarten app (available in stories, sing nursery rhymes Juniors 3.0-3.99 Brosamle, Evan Cockerham, Brayden Stowater, Rayann and their families to join the free your app store or on iTunes). Any and songs and attend library Jaeden Albers, Juan Amezcua, Logan Cuthrell, Austin Degen, Volkert, Zachary Wood and 1,000 Books before Kindergarten book counts; so, read your child’s programs. By reading just three Nelson Bernardes de Souza Filho, Emerson Else, Adorable Epps, Nathan Yockey. Program. 1,000 Books before favorite book over and over or stories a day, you and your child Kindergarten is a library program read in any language. Books read will have read more than 1,000 that encourages all families and at story times, at daycare or by books in only one year. You will IfIf you see pictures in the Courier you would like to have, we will print them for you! caregivers to read at least 1,000 others count, too. also have shared many special Choose from: 4x6 • 5x7 • 8x10 books with their young children Show us your reading logs – moments along the way. Ida County Courier, 214 Main St., Ida Grove, IA 51445• 712.364.3131 before they enter kindergarten. When you and your child reach The library is a fun place, Reading to small children builds your irst 100 books, bring in featuring books to check out, free Check out the vocabulary and language skills your reading log to get a special programs and great suggestions Ida County and helps prepare them with the reading incentive. At the irst 100 for what to read. Stop in often and Courier & Reminder skills they need for kindergarten. books, you’ll get a handy-dandy talk to our friendly staff – we are We can It’s not easy Classifieds for some real deals! It’s not easy In as little as 15 minutes a day, bag for carrying all those books here to help. Happy reading. to talk families can build the skills for and a star on the reading wall. At Call 712.364.3131 stop to talk future school and life success. each 100-books mark, you get a aboutabout HIV,HIV, Plus, sharing stories together is “100 books” sticker and a chance HIV but we fun. 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The average picture to the next level on the reading Bowling Scores should. book takes just ive minutes to wall in the children’s library. should. read; reading three books a day Read more books – When you (15 minutes) for one year means get all the way to 1,000, you’ll WEDNESDAY NIGHT Zolene Streck 450 Hanson Auto 158.5 you will have read 1,095 books. receive a new book and reading LADIES’ LEAGUE HIGH TEAM GAME HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME United Bank of Iowa 562 Cathy Loof 184 It’s easy to get started – just certiicate to take home and Horn Physicians 247 Horn Physicians 540 Shelley Bruning 174 stop by the library to register keep, along with a very special First State Bank 247 First State Bank 523 Trisha Hoffman 171 Barry Motor 236.5 HIGH TEAM SERIES HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES and pick up a packet containing tote bag for your child to carry GOMACO 207 United Bank of Iowa 1633 Lorna Steenbock 466 reading logs and information for all of their reading selections as United Bank of Iowa 157.5 Horn Physicians 1592 Shelley Bruning 457 parents on early literacy, as well they move into kindergarten and Bye 57 First State Bank 1471 Brandi Sharkey 439 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGH TEAM GAME one conversation at a time as other programs and resources independent reading. Ronda Martin 185 THURSDAY NIGHT Hanson Auto 579 available at the library. This program doesn’t end until Tricia Cipperley 163 WOMEN’S LEAGUE United Bank of Iowa 576 Zolene Streck 157 Landus 198.5 Hanson Auto 570 Do you know your status? Ask your doctor for a test. Track your reading – each time your child goes to kindergarten, Traci Cronin 157 Kin Pins 192 HIGH TEAM SERIES www.stopHIViowa.org you read a book with your child, so don’t feel rushed - just enjoy HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES United Bank of Iowa 184 Hanson Auto 1702 Ronda Martin 507 Horn Memorial 174.5 United Bank of Iowa 1609 www.cdc.gov/OneConversation record it in your reading log the experience. Take every Tricia Cipperley 456 Rod’s Fertilizer 172.5 Rod’s Fertilizer 1540 Ida County Courier Wednesday, January 4, 2017 9 Obituaries

To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our ofice.

Roger E. Carstens Jan. 13, 1938 – Dec. 21, 2016 HOLSTEIN – Services for Roger E. Carstens, 78, of Roger was a farmer his entire life and also worked Holstein were Dec. 28, 2016, at St. Paul Evangelical for Moser Implement in Holstein. He was very Lutheran Church in Holstein with the Rev. Matthew neighborly and was always willing to help a friend in R. Martens oficiating. Burial need. He participated in many combining and harvest was in the Holstein Cemetery in bees. Holstein. He was a handy man, refurbishing his 630 John He died Dec. 21 at home. Deere tractor, building tractor cabs and swapping Roger Elmer Carstens was motors from one vehicle to another. born Jan. 13, 1938, to Elmer and He is survived by his son, Rory, and wife, Sara, Harriett Beyer (Carstens) and Carstens and their children, Matthew and Darren, all O-A program: Odebolt-Arthur Elementary third, fourth and fifth graders presented the musical “I raised on their family century of Holstein, and his daughter, Rajean, and husband, Need A Little Christmas Vacation” during the school’s annual winter concert and art show Dec. 8. Linda farm in Holstein. In high school, Joe Eddy, and their son, Conner of Spring, Texas. Johnson directed the musical and the fourth/fi fth grade children’s choir. The fifth grade band opened he was active in various clubs. Also surviving are a sister, Karen Magnuson of the program, under the direction of Neil Anders. (Courier photo by Deb Loger) These included school newspaper artist and roles in McClelland; a sister-in-law, Sheryle and Darwin school plays. He helped with a movie machine and Ehlers of Holstein; a brother-in-law, Lyle, and the school handyman. wife, Alice, Wittrock of Holstein; numerous nieces, He was a member of Douglas Doers 4–H Club. After nephews and relatives, and friends. high school, he served in the National Guard for nine He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, years and went active in 1956. Carole Jean Carstens; his parents-in-law, Hilma and He married Carole Jean Wittrock May 28, 1961. To William Wittrock; and a brother-in-law Ronald this union, two children were born, Rory and Rajean. Magnuson. They family made their home on the family farm west Online condolences can be made at of Holstein. nicklasdjensenh.com.

Gunnar A. Hanson Nov. 23, 1927 – Dec. 26, 2016 IDA GROVE – Services for Gunnar A. Hanson, They relocated to Cherokee, where Gunnar hauled 89, of Ida Grove were Dec. 30, 2016, at St. Paul fuel for a Texaco gas station. They were blessed with Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Donald H. a son, Douglas; a daughter, Deana, and a son, Jeffrey. Winterrowd oficiated, with They relocated to Ida Grove when Gunnar’s boss burial in Grandview Cemetery wanted to expand his NAPA auto parts store. at Quimby. Gunnar bought out his boss and became sole Christensen-Van Houten owner of the NAPA auto parts store in Ida Grove. Funeral Home in Ida Grove was When Gunnar retired, he passed the parts store on in charge of arrangements. to his son, Doug. He died Dec. 26 at Horn Retirement did not suit Gunnar, and he started Memorial Hospital in Ida working for GOMACO Industries, in the transportation Grove. department for 14 years, retiring due to health. Gunnar Arne Hanson was Gunnar was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church born Nov. 23, 1927, in Cherokee to Gottfrid and in Ida Grove. He enjoyed watching baseball and Emelia (Erlandson) Hanson. He was baptized Sept. NASCAR and spending time with his family. 24, 1930, and conirmed April 6, 1941, in Bethlehem Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of Purple and black choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School purple and black Lutheran Church in Cherokee. He graduated from 64 years, Betty Jean Hanson of Ida Grove; and his choir, under the direction of Jacob Pedersen, sang “Veni, Veni Emmanuel,” “Winter Song” and “All I Want Quimby High School in 1947. children: Doneta (Steve) Burns of Parkersburg, For Christmas Is You” during the annual holiday concert Dec. 12. Other groups performing were the Gunnar then enlisted into the Army National Guard Douglas (Peggy) Hanson of Ida Grove and Deana silver choir, jazz band and concert band. (Courier photo by Deb Loger) and worked at Erlandson Texaco Station in Quimby. Blair of Ames. He met the love of his life, Betty Jean Krambeck, Also surviving are eight grandchildren; eight great- and they were married June 28, 1952, at St. Paul grandchildren; a brother, Chester Hanson of Holstein; Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein. a sister-in-law, Faith Hanson of Marcus; nieces and USDA surveying cattle producers They made their home briely in Quimby before nephews; extended family and friends. In January, the U.S. Department of inventory, 1.23 million were cattle expansion or reduction,” Thessen moving to Hartley, where Gunnar became a partner He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant Agriculture’s National Agricultural and calves on feed, which ranked explained. “Additionally, the infor- in a Texaco station, along with driving a school bus. son, Jeffrey Lee Hanson; a brother, Donald Hanson, Statistics Service (NASS) will survey Iowa fourth in the nation,” said Greg mation producers provide helps Betty partnered in a short order café, which kept her and a nephew, Michael Hanson. more than 40,000 cattle operations Thessen, director of the NASS Upper promote exports, inform the public busy. The couple was then blessed with a daughter, Condolences may be sent online to www. nationwide to provide an up-to-date Midwest Regional Ofice. about the industry and determine Doneta. christensenvanhouten.com. measure of U.S. cattle inventories. “Obtaining the current count of expected future slaughter volume.” All cattle and calves in the United cattle will serve as a critical deci- As is the case with all NASS sur- Sharon Irene Rohlf States as of Jan. 1, 2016, totaled 92 sion-making tool for producers and veys, information provided by re- million head, 3 percent above the the entire agriculture industry.” spondents is conidential by law. ODEBOLT - Services for Sharon are pending at Christensen- Odebolt. total in 2015. With declining cattle During the irst two weeks of Jan- NASS safeguards the privacy of all Irene Rohlf, 65, of Odebolt Van Houten Funeral Home in She died Dec. 24, 2016. prices and the lower feed costs, an uary, Iowa producers will have the responses and publishes only state- updated look at cattle numbers opportunity to report their beef and and national-level data, ensuring across the nation will show how dairy cattle inventories, calf crop, that no individual producer or op- For All Your LOOK US UP C these events have affected rebuild- death loss and the number of cattle eration can be identiied. o - u ing the herd. on feed. The January cattle report will Flower & Gift Needs! Rentals Treasures r Cindy Sholty AND MORE Online “In January 2016, Iowa’s cattle in- “This information helps produc- be released on Jan. 31. This and all Variety of Gift Items & Florals i ventory of 3.95 million head ranked ers make timely, informed mar- NASS reports are available online at 502 W. 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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH SILVER CREEK Father Richard Ball Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors Paul Egger, Pastor UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Pastor Kristin Boysen Saturday – 5 p.m. confessions; 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. Bible class 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship 10 a.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. worship

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Mark Aurand Richard Salcido, Pastor ~ Holstein ~ 330 S. MAIN ST. - 712-364-3630 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school Saturday – 6 p.m. worship ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN UNITED METHODIST CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. worship Matthew Martens, Interim Minister Dori Collogan, Pastor FREE CHURCH 9:15 a.m. Sunday school & Bible class 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Pastor Tyler Parson 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 8:15 a.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. worship LOHFF-SCHUMANN MEMORIAL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:20 a.m. Sunday school 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship COMMUNITY CENTER Chad Lierman, Pastor 9:30 a.m. coff ee hour 301 LOHFF-SCHUMANN DR. 10:30 a.m. worship 712-368-6139 312 MAIN ST. - 712-364-2412 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH st rd Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS Sunday ~ Arthur ~ Communion on 1 & 3 Chris Schroder, Pastor – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & adult Bible study Sunday of the month 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 10:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 OUR LADY OF GOOD 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion Shari O’Bannon, CRE Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages COUNSEL CATHOLIC 321 MAIN ST.- 712-364-3829 10:30 a.m. worship Father Richard Ball Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Bible study 6 p.m. prayer meeting 513 MUELLER ST. - 712-368-4755 10:30 a.m. worship, followed by fellowship coff ee Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass

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Mayor from July through December. Council vacant seat. Mary Gross team earns irst win during Morris Hurd suggests lower July and Robert Shontz have iled homecoming contest defeating percentage for Ida Grove in public Ida County Board of Supervisors papers for the vacant seat. unbeaten Missouri Valley 39-17. safety agreement. receives Carrie Chapman Catt Race set for O-A School Board Holstein City Council discusses Elroy and Barb Koch of Kiron Center at Iowa State University vacant seat. Deb Bengford of poor Internet, phone and have served Orphan Grain Train Certiicate of Equality for having Arthur and Ryan Schroeder of cable service with Long Lines for more than 22 years. New gender equity on county boards. Odebolt seeking nomination to representative Bill Gaukel. managers are Jerry and Sharon Battle Creek’s First Presbyterian the seat. BC-IG board discusses whole Irwin of Early. Church Pastor Kevin Freese is Ida County Cattlemen grade sharing agreement during December 2016 Ida County Relay For Life Association honors members work session. Consensus of board Ida County Board of Supervisors honorary chair. of Ida County law enforcement is to negotiate a new whole grade approved $417,290 in TIF debt Ida County E911 Service Board department with steak supper. sharing agreement with O-A for certiication and appointed discusses new generator and 911 Ida County American Legion one-way share. Dennis Lansink to compensation residence and intersection signs Posts and the Ida County Veterans’ O-A board holds work session board to represent supervisors. during meeting in Battle Creek. Affairs ofice sponsored a public to discuss whole grade sharing Former Holstein resident Holstein City Council approves recognition for veterans at Skate agreement and reorganization. Mark Nook third inalist for UNI councilman Perry Venteicher’s Palace. Board agrees reorganization with presidency. Nook graduated from resignation decides to ill position O-A/BC-IG and Maple Valley- BC-IG is end goal and wants whole Holstein High School in 1976. by appointment. Anthon-Oto substitute teacher, grade sharing to continue as is. Galva City Council updates Ida Grove City Council discusses John Tietsort, charged with two O-A/BC-IG school boards personnel policy and approves trailer court nuisance ines and counts of sexual exploitation approve resolutions of intent offering new maintenance city wells. by a school employee and three to discuss whole grade sharing employee $30,000 per year with Battle Creek Fire Department counts of lascivious conduct with during joint meeting. $434 per month cash in-lieu of purchased a 2003 Spartan a minor. O-A board says it will support insurance. Rescue/Pumper with grant funds September reorganization vote during work Joel Wellendorf is appointed and donations. Bob Paulsrud of Danbury was session. to ill vacant Holstein council Creston Schubert of Galva Ida County’s 4-H Hall of Fame Incumbent Sheriff Wade seat. The term expires November MS food drive: The O-A/BC-IG Middle School held a food drive in named District 1 Supervisor inductee Aug. 21 during the Iowa Harriman (R) of Ida Grove and 2017. Republican nominee at special State Fair. Dale Breyfogle (D) of Holstein Lieutenant General (R) Susan December. On Dec. 22, each Falcon Time group lined their food convention. Deb Bengford of Arthur and seeking election to sheriff’s seat Lawrence receives National items up to see who had the longest line of items. The winners were: The 18th annual Ida County Ryan Schroeder of Arthur seek in Nov. 8 general election. Trailblazer Award Dec. 9. in sixth grade, Linda Johnson’s team consisting of Maddy Brummer, Relay For Life raises $38,544 for election to Odebolt-Arthur vacant November Ida Grove City Council approves Beckett DeJean, Haley Harms, Dalton Howard, Treyton Kolar, Cade the American Cancer Society. seat. O-A board rejects resolution upgrading the hand-held Sensus Mason, Kaylee Oxendale, Dawson Schiernbeck, Jack Sohm and Evan O-A School Board accepts Mary Gross and Robert Shontz of intent to discuss whole grade water meter readers at a cost of Williams; in seventh grade, Dave Winterrowd’s team consisting of resignation of board member seek election to a vacant seat on sharing with East Sac County. $14,326. Collin Grove, Macaela Johnson, Anna Mogensen, Abby Nichols, Naomi Lozier. the Holstein City Council. BC-IG discusses possibility of Mid-America Publishing Beau Nieman, Hannah Schmidt, Trenton Segebart, Alexis Ulrich, Eli Evan Else and Grace German are Ridge View announces two-way share whole grade share Corporation purchases The Aurelia Wilson and Kia Wilson and in eighth grade, Dee Boger’s team of crowned Ida County Fair king and homecoming court. King agreement. Star and Marcell Publishing LLC Raeanna Banghart, Alex Clark, Cooper DeJean, Geo Ehrig, Morgan queen July 19. candidates are Ryan McGuire, Cole The State Theatre in Holstein from Marci Brown of Cherokee, King Theatre board chooses Degen, Juan Nava, Gus Leonard oficially opens its doors Nov. 4-6. effective Dec. 14. Godbersen, Chris Mace, Dallas McKibbin, Caleb Montgomery, Carly architect, Alley-Poyner- and Caden Wandrey. Queen BC-IG, S-C enrollments are up, O-A/BC-IG boards approve Murphy, Emma Schirrmacher and Blake Sharkey. (Photo submitted) Macchietto of Red Oak, for theatre candidates are Harlee Wagoner, while O-A and G-H enrollments revised whole grade sharing renovation project. Hallie Mentzer, Madelyn Mitchll, are down. BC-IG’s enrollment is agreement during a joint meeting The crowning of the 2016 Little Madisen Grieme and Grace Boyle. up 3.56 students to 638.51, O-A is Dec. 12 in Ida Grove. Winter urban trout Miss and Mr. Ida County Fair Holstein Save the State Theatre down 4.7 students to 334.4, G-H is The Ida County Compensation royalty was held July 19. New receives $25,000 gift from Marie down 19 students to 427 and S-C Board recommends 6 percent royalty are Little Miss Ida County and Raymond Jepsen Trust. is up 2.8 students to 351.3. across-the-board increase for Ida stocking begins Princess Hailey Bender, Little Miss Ridge View defeats O-A/BC-IG The Ida County food bank County’s elected oficials. Ida County Carli Friedrichsen, 13-6 and maintains possession of received a donation of more than Ida County Board of Supervisors The Iowa Department of Natu- angler with a possession limit of Little Mr. Ida County Prince Danny the Reynolds Trophy. 15,000 items from Mortensen receives initial bargaining ral Resources will release trout 10. Weeda and Little Mr. Ida County Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek- Construction employees Oct. 31. proposal for sheriff’s ofice in seven locations this winter A family friendly event is Owen Forbes. Ida Grove reorganization vote fails. This is the largest donation the employees asking for a three year in areas that would not support paired with most of the stockings August Arthur, Battle Creek and Ida Grove food bank has ever received. contract with salary increases of 5 them during warmer months. to help anglers have success and Ida County Fair livestock show voters approve reorganization The Holstein Travel Center will percent each year. Trout in this part of the state fun while fishing. sale receipts are down $48,613 to while Odebolt voters cast 425 no celebrate its grand opening Nov. Galva United Methodist Church will be released on Jan. 14, Children age 15 or younger can $279,703. A total of 342 head of and 319 yes votes. 11-12. holds last service on Christmas Scharnberg Pond, Spencer, at fish for trout with a properly li- livestock were sold at the auction Dr. Curt Hesse named new Ida The Arthur City Council Eve. noon; Jan. 20, Moorland Pond, censed adult, but they must limit July 25. County medical examiner by Ida appointed Gary Chase to ill the Ida County Public Safety and Fort Dodge, at 11 a.m.; Jan. 20, their catch to one daily limit. The United Bank of Iowa donates County Board of Supervisors. unexpired term of Keith Fineran Communications Commission Big Lake, Council Bluffs, at 3 p.m. child can purchase a trout fee, $17,000 toward a new scoreboard Mary Gross wins Holstein City during its meeting Nov. 1. approves ive-year countywide and Feb. 4, Bacon Creek, Sioux which will allow them to catch for the O-A/BC-IG football and Council seat with 51 votes. Her Ida County voters re-elect Wade law agreement with current City, at 1:30 p.m. their own limit. track complex. opponent, Robert Shontz, received Harriman as sheriff and Lorna percentage rates. The popular program is sup- Winter stocking events are Forty youth participated in the 31 votes. Steenbock as auditor in Nov. 8 The average value of Ida County ported by the sales of the trout based on favorable weather con- Holstein Community Theatre Cole Degen and Harlee Wagoner general election. Raymond Drey farmland decreased by 7.61 fee. Anglers need a valid fishing ditions. Check the DNR Trout Camp Production of “Aesop Come crowned Ridge View homecoming (780 votes) defeated Bob Paulsrud percent in 2016, according to license and pay the trout fee to Fishing website at www.iowadnr. Back.” king and queen. (438 votes) for the District II the annual Iowa State University fish for or possess trout. The dai- gov/Fishing/Trout-Fishing for Ida County Board of Supervisors O-A board approves Joey supervisor seat. Creston Schubert survey of land values. ly limit is five trout per licensed possible changes. approved a contract for new Hoeling as board president and elected to District I supervisor engineer Jeff Williams. Williams Stacy Raasch as vice president seat. began his duties for the county during special meeting. Board also The Holstein City Council Aug. 1. discusses results of reorganization approved the resignation of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET Holstein City Council fails to vote. councilman James Doxtad, FISCAL YEAR 2017 - 2018 appoint a councilperson to Perry BC-IG board votes to end current effective immediately.

Venteicher’s vacant seat. Seat will whole grade sharing agreement The O-A/BC-IG School Board Pursuant to Iowa Code section 273.3(12), the Northwest Area Education Agency Board of Directors presents notification of a public hearing on the proposed be illed during a special election with O-A and create a new one approved a one-year, two-way budget. Persons will be heard at the hearing for or against the proposed budget. Sept. 13. following reorganization vote. whole grade sharing agreement Irwin Seating Company of Stephanie Konradi was elected for 2017-18 school year. Official AEA Name: Northwest Area Education Agency Date of Hearing: January 16, 2017 Michigan installed 151 leather board president and Tony Bennett This year’s National Time of Hearing: 6:00 p.m. rocker chairs in Holstein’s State is named vice president. Thanksgiving Turkeys visited Location of Hearing: Education Service Center, 940 Lincoln Street SW, Le Mars, Iowa Theatre. October the Galva, Holstein, Schaller and Battle Creek and Ida Grove junior Summit Nielsen and Parker Early school buildings Nov. 17. Following is a summary of the proposed budget which is prepared on the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis. Supporting detail of revenues ireighters practice searching for Clausen are crowned as O-A/ The turkeys were raised on the and expenditures is available for review at the office of the board secretary. A copy will be furnished upon request. victims in a smoke-illed house. BC-IG’s homecoming royalty Domino family farm near Early. Large crane used to erect wind during homecoming coronation Kiwanis ballields and [1] [2] [3] Three-Year Budget Comparison turbines in Ida County fell into a ceremony and pep rally. countywide law agreement main Budget Re-Estimated Actual sinkhole near Arthur. The crane VT Industries donates $5,000 topics at Ida Grove City Council All Funds except Permanent Funds; Internal Service Funds; Private-Purpose, Pension and Investment Trust Funds; and Agencies 2018 2017 2016 was destroyed. The crane operator to the Holstein State Theatre meeting. Kiwanis would like to Resources (Sources) (Account ID 8): Taxes (1100-1299) 1 8,296,705.00 8,181,641.00 7,931,017.00 Tuition/Transportation Received (1300-1499) 2 155,000.00 155,000.00 152,936.70 Earnings on Investments (1500-1599) 3 1,900.00 1,900.00 8,253.65 Nutrition Program Sales (1600-1699) 4 Student Activities & Sales (1700-1799) 5 Other Revenues from Local Sources (1800-1999) 6 1,095,200.00 1,095,200.00 1,259,348.49 Revenues from Intermediary Sources (2000-2999) 7 67,000.00 67,000.00 69,383.27 State Foundation Aid (3111) 8 9,644,758.00 8,038,040.00 7,937,694.00 Juvenile Home Tuition Aid Advance (3121) 9 909,180.00 885,921.00 828,509.02 Other State Sources (3112-3119, 3122-3999) 10 1,848,871.00 1,839,014.00 1,778,840.71 IDEA Grants (4520-4529) 11 9,927,953.00 10,877,953.00 10,118,165.00 Other Federal Sources (4000-4519, 4530-4999) 12 754,000.00 754,000.00 570,956.32 Total Revenues (Rows 1 - 12) 13 32,700,567.00 31,895,669.00 30,655,104.16 General Long-Term Debt Proceeds (5000-5199, 5400-5699) 14 Operating Transfers In & other sources (5200-5299, 5700-6999) 15 Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions (5300-5399) 16 Total Revenues & Other Financing Sources (Row 13 - 16) 17 32,700,567.00 31,895,669.00 30,655,104.16 Beginning Fund Balance 18 3,533,485.18 3,847,426.18 4,068,755.95 Total Resources (Row 17 + 18) 19 36,234,052.18 35,743,095.18 34,723,860.11

Requirements (Functions) (Account ID 9): Instruction (1000-1999) 20 857,456.00 834,902.00 1,092,896.57 Student Support Services (2100-2199) 21 11,466,952.00 11,070,213.00 10,429,861.39 Instructional Staff Support Services (2200-2299) 22 10,938,576.00 10,492,371.00 10,062,958.21 General Administration (2300-2399) 23 1,209,108.00 1,175,587.00 1,293,689.78 Building Administration (2400-2499) 24 2,978,049.00 2,873,811.00 2,709,488.89 Business & Central Administration (2500-2519, 2540-2599) 25 2,012,056.00 1,956,955.00 1,835,474.74 Purchasing, Distributing, Printing, Publishing, Duplicating (2520-2539) 26 678,476.00 660,830.00 585,949.40 Plant Operations and Maintenance (2600-2699) 27 1,073,851.00 1,062,875.00 795,222.95 Student Transportation (2700-2799) 28 Bells: Guest bell ringers added to the holiday spirit of the Ridge View High School winter concert Other Support Services (2900-2999) 29 Noninstructional Programs (3000-3999) 30 on Dec. 19. Ringers included, in no particular order, Sharen Borchers, Kathy Breyfogle, Val George, Facilities Acquisition and Construction (4000-4999) 31 Anya Kistenmacher, Jim Kistenmacher, Jackie Meyer, Lauren Meyer, Joyce Nelson, Terri Schimmer and Debt Service (5000-5999) 32 Bonnie Stevenson. The ringers participated in the fi nal high school choir number of the evening, Total Expenditures (Row 20 - 32) 33 31,214,524.00 30,127,544.00 28,805,541.93 Operating Transfers Out & Other Financing Uses (6100-6999) 34 2,096,016.00 2,082,066.00 2,070,892.00 “Christmastime.” The high school band and select choir also performed during the concert. The high Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses (Row 33 + 34) 35 33,310,540.00 32,209,610.00 30,876,433.93 school choir is under the direction of Kris Kistenmacher and was accompanied by Cole Egger. (Courier Ending Fund Balance (Row 19 - Row 35) 36 2,923,512.18 3,533,485.18 3,847,426.18 Total Requirements (Row 35 + 36) photo by Bethany Jones) 37 36,234,052.18 35,743,095.18 34,723,860.11 Ida County Courier Wednesday, January 4, 2017 11 CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for Classified ads - Friday 3 pm (Excludes Holidays)

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Thursday, Dec. 22 service. Among the calls were four service. Among the calls were three Oficers received 20 calls for trafic stops, two 911 wrong numbers, trafic stops, one welfare check and service. Among the calls were eight one 911 transfer and one abandoned one abandoned 911 call. trafic stops, one call for jail activity 911 call. 10:39 a.m.: Jail activity Silver choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School silver choir (freshmen) sang “Do and one welfare check. 6:12 a.m.: Medical assistance 12:07 p.m.: Medical assistance You Hear What I Hear,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and “Jingle Bell Rock” during the annual high school 4:40 a.m.: Assisted motorist on requested in the 400 block of requested in the 300 block of Second concert Dec. 12. Other groups performing were the purple and black choir, jazz band and concert band. Highway 175 Minnesota Street Street for fall 9:27 a.m.: Assisted motorist on 8:22 a.m.: Road hazard reported on 2:59 p.m: Medical assistance (Courier photo by Deb Loger) Highway 175 Eagle Avenue requested in the 2400 block of 640th 2:57 p.m.: Non-medical transport 8:33 a.m.: Suspicious person/ Street for fall 3:06 p.m.: Assistance given at the activity reported in the 800 block of 4:19 p.m.: Emergency transport Ida County Courthouse Highway 175 4:46 p.m.: Emergency transport Sheriff’s office releases 3:21 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 8:36 a.m.: Welfare check requested 6:38 p.m.: Emergency transport 1700 block of Eagle Avenue 9:20 a.m.: Jail activity 8:10 p.m.: Report of reckless 7:37 p.m.: Property reported found, 2:23 p.m.: Suspicious person/ driving on Highway 20 recovered, returned on Main Street activity reported in the 300 block of 9:30 p.m.: Vandalism reported in November statistics 9:38 p.m.: Warrant served in the Barnes Street the 100 block of Lubeck Street 600 block of First Street, arrest made 3:31 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking 9:47 p.m.: Alarm call The Ida County Sheriff’s Ofice service through November totaled road hazards, thefts and vandal- 10:11 p.m.: Warrant served at the vehicle Tuesday, Dec. 27 released statistics for November 9,936, up from the 8,736 calls from ism. Ida County Courthouse 3:34 p.m.: Medical assistance Oficers received 23 calls for service. at the Ida County Public Safety the same time period a year ago. Also, three each for property 10:17 p.m.: Noise complaint from requested in the 800 block of Badger Among the calls were 10 trafic stops and Communication Commission Total complaints called in two or damage accidents, alarms, assis- the 300 block of Fourth Street Creek Drive and one call for jail activity. meeting Dec. 20 in Ida Grove. more times were: tance, civil disputes family, harass- 10:50 p.m.: Call to talk to an oficer 4:54 p.m.: Property reported 9:37 a.m.: Call to talk to an oficer Patrol hours totaled 1,208 Arthur—A total of 16 calls with ment, health and safety checks Friday, Dec. 23 recovered, returned in the 800 block 10:18 a.m.: Call to talk to an oficer hours in November. November four for civil processes, three for and welfare checks and two each Oficers received 26 calls for of Badger Creek Drive 10:56 a.m.: Report of reckless patrol hours by district were: Ida trafic stops and two for medical- for motor vehicle assistance, service. Among the calls were eight 6:08 p.m.: Parking complaint in the driving, speeding on Highway 20 Grove—348, Holstein—197.5, sick. property damage accident involv- trafic stops, one call for jail activity, 100 block of Main Street 12:44 p.m.: Report of reckless Battle Creek—152.5, Galva—95.5, Battle Creek—A total of 71 calls ing animals, committals, criminal one welfare check and one 911 6:12 p.m.: Assisted motorist on driving, speeding on Highway 175 Arthur—115, rural—277.5 and with 16 for trafic stops; eight for complaints, extra patrols, medical transfer. Highway 20 12:48 p.m.: Report of hit and run in other 22. warrant checks; six each for med- transfers and parking. 12:58 a.m.: Medical assistance Sunday, Dec. 25 the 600 block of First Street During November, 39 hours were ical-sick and suspicious behavior; Rural—A total of 479 calls for requested in the 300 block of Oficers received 16 calls for 2:09 p.m.: Emergency transport spent on special investigations, 44 ive for civil processes; four for an- service with 173 for trafic stops; Second Street for unresponsive, not service. Among the calls were three 2:23 p.m.: Parking complaint in the hours in the ofice, 14 hours in imal calls; three each for medical- 28 for jail; 24 for phone; 22 for 911 breathing trafic stops and one call to talk to an 400 block of Third Street training/meetings, 28.5 vacation falls and talk to an oficer and two abandoned calls; 16 for civil pro- 2:14 a.m.: Medical assistance oficer. 4:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/ hours were used and 71.5 hours of each for fraud, medical-breathing cesses; 15 each for 911 transfers requested in the 800 block of Byron 1:45 a.m.: Medical assistance activity reported on Indian Avenue comp time were used. and thefts. and animal calls; 13 for warrants; Godbersen Drive requested in the 500 block of Kastner 4:30 p.m.: Warrant served at the Oficers served 93 civil papers, Galva—A total of 24 calls with 12 for property damage accidents 7:26 a.m.: Weather warning issued Drive Ida County Courthouse, arrest made investigated eight accidents, 13 trafic stops, three for civil pro- involving animals; 10 each for ire for Ida County 2:13 a.m.: Fight in progress 4:56 p.m.: Emergency transport conducted 980 premise checks, cesses and two each for assist oth- department controlled burns, jail 8:57 a.m.: Assisted outside agency reported on Willow Street near Sixth 5:49 p.m.: Medical assistance assisted four motorists and two er agencies and warrant checks. booking/prints/etc. and vandal- 9:43 a.m.: Medical assistance Street requested for unresponsive/not citizens and investigated 886 Holstein—A total of 80 calls ism; nine each for motor vehicle requested at Morningside Healthcare 2:39 a.m.: Emergency transport breathing at Char-Mac complaints. with 12 trafic stops; seven for civ- assistance and reckless driving Community 3:36 a.m.: Emergency transport 10:38 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Deputies logged 16,938 miles in il processes; four each for medical- and eight for assisting other agen- 9:46 a.m.: Report of vandalism in 5:22 a.m.: Medical assistance Highway 175 November. November monetary sick, parking, talk to an oficer and cies. the 400 block of Forrest Avenue requested at Willow Dale Wellness Wednesday, Dec. 28 losses due to theft, burglary or warrant checks; three each for 911 Also, seven for suspended/re- 10:22 a.m.: Assisted motorist in the Village for chest/heart pain Oficers received 31 calls for service. criminal mischief totaled $19,295. abandoned calls, assistance, med- voked/denied/no driver’s license; 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 7:12 a.m.: Medical assistance Among the calls were 19 trafic stops A total of 259 citations were ical-breathing and medical-chest six for road hazards; ive each for 11:06 a.m.: Assisted motorist in the requested in the 500 block of Circle and two calls for jail activity. issued in November as follows: and two each for criminal com- 911 wrong numbers, fraud and 400 block of Moorehead Street Drive for fall 2:54 a.m.: Call to talk to an oficer Arthur—three, Battle Creek—14, plaints, medical-trauma, reckless health and safety checks; four each 11:51 a.m.: Emergency transport 10:16 a.m.: Sex offender registry 8 a.m.: Trafic control requested in Galva—23, Holstein—two, Ida driving, thefts, unlocking doors for transfers and unlocking doors; 12:54 p.m.: Accident reported in check in the 400 block of Main Street the 200 block of Altona Street Grove—28 and rural—189. and vandalism. three each for warrant checks, as- the 200 block of Main Street, damages 11:11 a.m.: Medical assistance 11:56 a.m.: Warrant served at the A total of 30 inmates (16 Ida Grove—There were 216 calls sistance, emergency protective only requested in the 2000 block of A Ida County Courthouse males and 14 females) were for service with 42 for trafic stops; order entered, ire department 12:57 p.m.: Non-emergency Avenue for fall 4:44 p.m.: Warrant served at the booked into the Ida County Jail in 37 for civil processes; 21 talk to an brush ires and sex offender reg- transport 6:03 p.m.: Medical assistance Ida County Courthouse November on ive felonies and 25 oficer; 16 for medical emergency istry and two each for property 1:05 p.m.: Assisted motorist on requested on Highway 175 for 4:58 p.m.: Animal complaint in the misdemeanors. transfers; eight for suspicious be- damage accidents, alarms, crimi- Highway 20 breathing problems 600 block of Fairlane Street There were 886 calls for service havior; six for unlocking doors; nal complaints, ire department 1:59 p.m.: Civil dispute reported, 8:56 p.m: Weather warning issued 5:17 p.m.: Non-medical transport in November, down from the 898 ive for animal calls and four each vehicle ire, property found, road non-family in the 100 block of Lubeck for Ida County 5:33 p.m.: Non-medical transport calls in November 2015. 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