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$ Vol. 40, No. 66 Ida Grove, Iowa www.idacountycourier.com Wednesday, December 23, 2015 1.00

Greenhouse, Spanish trip get nod from BC-IG, O-A school boards

❚ by MIKE THORNHILL The BC-IG board approved the and costs of the trip and how it The BC-IG and O-A school project and will provide some fu- would be paid for. Eisele noted boards heard plans Dec. 14 for a ture funding to be determined for some fundraising may be con- greenhouse at the high school and construction. ducted to help offset the cost of a request for Spanish and art stu- Spanish instructor Erik Eisele the trip, but, for the most part, the dents to travel to Costa Rica. and art instructor Kate Beyke cost will be up to the student and Vocational agricultural instruc- talked with the board about a pro- parents. tor and FFA advisor Taylor Clark posed 10-day student trip to Costa The only liability the school and high school vocational agri- Rica in June 2017. Eisele explained would incur would be in getting culture student Rhett Ketelsen the trip, which would be open to students to and from the airport. approached the board about the students who have taken at least A liability insurance plan to cov- construction of a greenhouse on two years of Spanish, would be er students and group leaders is the high school grounds, possibly an educational and cultural expe- available through the travel com- in the area behind the high school rience, through which students pany. baseball ield centerield wall. would earn college credit. After discussing the issue, the Clark noted the estimated cost Eisele said the cost of the trip, boards gave their approval to the of the greenhouse is $38,000. She which is organized through Edu- trip. noted she has approached several cation First Educational Tours, is Superintendent Terry Kenealy local businesses about provid- $2,495 per student. A minimum provided information on the BC- ing funding for the project, and of 12 students would need to sign IG Elementary building construc- they have been receptive to the up before the trip is scheduled. tion effort. He noted the monthly idea. Taylor also said she is in the The cost for adult chaperones is progress meeting was held Dec. 9. process of applying for several $2,890 per person. Some of the items reviewed grants. Eisele and Beyke were slated to from the meeting were: Ketelsen explained the green- meet with interested students and The precast walls have been house would be an extension of parents Dec. 21 to lay out a more constructed and were tentatively the school’s horticulture program detailed explanation of the trip. scheduled for delivery Dec. 21, and would be run as a business. They noted 80 letters were sent to with the walls being inished by “There is an educational beneit prospective Spanish students. Jan. 15. for students and, hopefully, we Board members expressed con- The rooing work, the decking, make a proit.” cerns about the safety of students (continued on page A2)

Area schools rate well on report card Not happy: Santa Claus spreads a lot of cheer this time of year, but not everyone was happy to see St. Nick during his visit to Galva Dec. 12. Aria Ross, one, of Nemaha wasn’t quite sure what to make of the The Iowa Department of Edu- ing. year’s time on state reading and man in the red suit. The Galva Economic Development Committee sponsored Santa’s trip to town for cation released the Iowa School The Iowa School Report Card, mathematics assessments. the community’s annual pancake dinner. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) Report Card Dec. 16. The report which is available at www.edu- Closing achievement gap: A card is a new, web-based system cateiowa.gov/schoolreportcard, measure that relects a state- to evaluate and rate each public assigns schools one of six ratings: wide goal of narrowing the gap in school, based on performance on exceptional, high-performing, achievement for students with dis- a required set of measures, such commendable, acceptable, needs abilities, students who are eligible as student attendance and gradu- improvement and priority. Schools for free and reduced-price meals, G-H board meets in work sessions, ation rates. are grouped by comparable grade and English Language Learners. Schools in the BC-IG, Ode- conigurations (elementary, mid- College and career readiness: discusses high school renovations bolt-Arthur, Galva-Holstein and dle and high schools). The percentage of students who Schaller-Crestland districts re- The ratings are based on each score at or above a level of perfor- ceived ratings ranging from ac- school’s performance over a two- mance on reading and mathemat- The G-H board met in a work Architectural plans were reviewed Absent from the meeting were ceptable to high performing. year span on the following educa- ics assessments that predicts a session on Dec. 7. Heather Pribble for possible building projects Jamie Whitmer and Heather The ratings for O-A/BC-IG High tional measures: higher probability of postsecond- was absent from the meeting. relating to the replacement of Pribble. There were no visitors. School were commendable; O-A/ Proiciency: The percentage ary success (middle/high schools There were no visitors present. the current FFA, industrial arts, Wiebers presented classiied BC-IG Middle School, acceptable; of students scoring proicient or only). Jon Wiebers and school wrestling, weight room and central and non-classiied retirement BC-IG Elementary, acceptable and better on state reading and math- Graduation rate: The percent- business manager Cynthia Dittmer ofice. incentive plans for discussion. The O-A elementary, acceptable. ematics assessments. age of ninth-grade students who presented inancial information Also reviewed were updates to board directed Wiebers to send The ratings for Ridge View High College and career-ready inished high school within ive with various scenarios for impacts the gymnasium and a projected both plans to a lawyer for review School were commendable; Ridge growth: The percentage of stu- years (high schools only). on new money, budget guarantee cost for a practice gym. The board and opinion. Determination of View Middle School, commend- dents who are making the year-to- Attendance: The average daily and funding for the iscal year directed Wiebers to contact offering will be discussed at a later able; G-H Upper Elementary, high year growth necessary to be ready attendance of students, which is 2016-17. architects to progress with gym date. performing and G-H Lower El- for college and career training by the total number of days students The board also reviewed updates to include new looring Also discussed were the recent ementary, unable to rate (due to the end of high school. were enrolled and present, divid- projections for PPEL and SAVE and painting of the gym in Iowa School Board Convention insuficient data). Annual expected growth: The ed by the total number of possible revenues through June 30. Holstein. and the impact on educational The Schaller-Crestland Elemen- percentage of students making attendance days. Wiebers also led discussion The G-H board met in a work programs that are to be tary received an acceptable rat- a year of academic growth in a (continued on page A2) on facilities improvements. session on Dec. 2 in Holstein. implemented in the future. Arthur holds hearing on lagoon project

The Arthur City Council held a ing. There being no oral ques- for the prior month, which con- public hearing regarding a loan tions from the public at the hear- sisted of two calls. for its wastewater lagoon proj- ing, the hearing was closed. • The council voted to charge ect Dec. 7. Evans also reminded the coun- higher water rates for buildings The public hearing to review cil a contract with Maguire Iron outside the city limits. The rates the city’s application for a State has a tower cleaning scheduled will be double the rates inside Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) loan to be performed in 2016. the city limits. from the Iowa Department of The council also discussed a • Fire chief Paul Rydberg told Natural Resources included an possible increase in water rates, the council the slate of fire de- update from the project engi- due to the rate increase from partment officers for the upcom- neer, Kelly Evans of I&S Group, West Central Water to the city, ing year will remain the same. who reviewed the city’s Facil- from $2.75 per thousand gallons • Discussion on consumer wa- ity Plan and Project Specifica- to $3.25 per thousand gallons, ter line repairs was tabled to the tions Manual, which includes which will start Jan. 1. January meeting. design information relating to A representative of the Sidwell • The council discussed the proposed improvements at the Company talked with the council bike racks proposed by Ida city’s wastewater treatment fa- about adding the sewer lines to a Alive. Ida Alive group members cility. Geographic Information System are hoping to put two bike racks City Clerk Anita Brandt re- (GIS) map of the city. GIS maps in each city of the county. The ported that anticipated project store and display geographic group is also talking with ven- costs to construct the wastewa- information about a given loca- dors in the county to make racks ter treatment facility improve- tion. and hope to have them complet- ments were estimated to total If the city wants to add the ed and placed in each town in approximately $836,000. The sewer lines, the setup cost would early 2016. project will be partially funded be higher. The one-time setup fee • The council reviewed the with a $206,000 Community De- would be $2,200. There would be Nov. 3 election. The write-in velopment Block Grant, with the an additional hosting fee shared candidates have said they will Holiday Wishes: The Odebolt-Arthur kindergarten through second grades presented the musical remaining costs to be financed by the cities of the county. not take the open council seat. “Holiday Wishes” during the elementary winter concert and art show Dec. 10. Songs included with the SRF Loan. In other business • The council approved the “Holiday Wishes,” “Hawaiian Vacation,” “Family Harmony,” “All We Need Is Snow,” “Holiday Cookin’,” Brandt reported there had • Council member Keith Fin- Identity Theft Prevention Pro- “Holiday Dream” and “Holiday Wishes Reprise.” Linda Johnson directed the musical. (Courier photo by been no written comments or eran gave the council the Emer- gram. Deb Loger) concerns filed prior to the hear- gency Medical Reserve report (continued on page A2) PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page

more about — . . . greenhouse, Spanish trip (continued from front page) those academic disciplines pre- etc., are scheduled to begin around pare them for the workforce of Jan. 11, with an anticipated com- tomorrow. pletion date of Feb. 19. • In his report, Kenealy noted The plumbers are working to the irst-ever Iowa School Report complete the rough in work, and Card from the Iowa Department of they are putting up piping in Education would be available for the tunnels. The electricians are review on the department’s web- roughing in all electrical lines, site Dec. 16. The report card gives and they are working to get every- school district patrons an idea of thing ready for the installation of how their school grades in the ar- the new transformer. MidAmeri- eas of academic proiciency rates, can Energy is scheduled to bring closing achievement gaps, college in the new transformer and set it and career readiness, annual ex- in place this week, now that the pected growth, attendance and pad for the transformer has been staff retention. poured. • Kenealy updated the board on At this time, the project appears the Every Student Succeeds Act, to be moving along on schedule, which made improvements to the with no major issues to be con- No Child Left Behind Act. cerned about. • Kenealy also reported on leaks Ribbon cutting: The Holstein Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Boulders Inn and Suites Dec. 9. Brianna Butcher cut the On a related item, the BC-IG at the Odebolt-Arthur building fol- ribbon while Stacy and Chris Brown held it. (Photo submitted) board approved two change or- lowing heavy rains last week. ders for the elementary project. • Both boards approved the pur- The irst was for $5,183 to make chase of new risers for the vocal a shower and toilet in one locker music departments. Two replace- more about — room handicap accessible, and the ment risers will be ordered for the . . . Arthur council second was for $1,578 to change a current high school risers at a cost sewer line to a four-inch line. of $1,290. Six sets of four-step ris- (continued from front page) In other business ers and shell will be added at the • Maintenance man Paul Ar- • The council approved a $.50 retiring Assessor Marva Ben- nity center; an alternate city hall • The BC-IG board approved a middle school at a cost of $22,044. begast reported lights had been per hour increase in Arbegast’s nigsdorf. site; the sander on the truck; contract with Naomi Lozier as a The funds for the risers will come placed on the snowplow truck. wage. • Under council concerns, the finishing the roof over the sand substitute bus driver. from the PPEL fund. He attended a water class in No- • Mayor Randy Fineran talked council discussed the fuel sur- pile; delinquent water bills and • The BC-IG board and O-A board • The O-A board approved new vember, which gets him closer to about hiring Ida County Supervi- charge and if the city is still pay- an increase in the I& Sopera- approved contracts for the follow- ceiling tile and lights for the O-A getting his water license. sor Joe Cronin as the new county ing an additional $.24; library tor charge by $25, from $350 to ing teacher leaders as part of the art room ($4,390 for tile and assessor at the same salary as bingo activities at the commu- $375. Teacher Leadership and Compen- $2,600 for lights) and new lights sation Grant Program that will be ($6,960) for the O-A band room. implemented beginning with the • The O-A board also approved 2016-2017 school year: O-A El- the purchase of a convection oven ementary/Middle School model and a gas range for the O-A kitch- teacher leaders Brett Benson, Dee en at a cost of $9,476. Boger and Kara Schroeder (one • Both boards approved revised FC, West Central Cooperative position yet to ill); instructional board policies relating to board strategist Julie Brown and O-A/ of directors’ conlict of interest; BC-IG High School model teacher wellness; nutrition education and leaders Susie Maass, Carol Sadler promotion; physical activity and members approve merger and Heather Spetman (one posi- school-based activities that pro- tion yet to ill). mote student wellness; nutrition Also, BC-IG Elementary model guidelines for all foods available The members of Farmers Co- become an even stronger coop- voting in favor of the merger. be led by Kucerak and be head- teacher leaders Leah Harriman, in campus and plan for measuring operative Company (FC), Ames erative and be better positioned to “Our members’ voices were quartered in Ames. The board of Shelly Spotts, Renae Remer and implementation. and West Central® Cooperative, help improve the economic well- heard in this merger process. Not directors will be made up of nine Linda Warnke; mentor teacher Also, code of professional con- Ralston, have both approved the being of our member-owners.” only in the results of the vote, but directors from each cooperative leaders Timi Wunschel and Rita duct and ethics regulation; li- merger of their cooperatives, ef- “On behalf of our boards, man- in each and every member meet- for equal representation. More in- Freese and instructional strategist censed employee qualiications, fective April 1. agement and nearly 700 employ- ing and coffee shop conversation,” formation on any changes will be Darla Ludvigson. recruitment, selection; purchas- “In this merger vote, our mem- ees, we appreciate each and every explained West Central president provided in coming months as in- • Krystal Weber, middle school ing/bidding; care, maintenance bers were presented with a rare member who cast a ballot in this and CEO Milan Kucerak, who will tegration plans are inalized. sixth and seventh grade science and disposal of school district re- opportunity to combine two historic cooperative merger,” said become the CEO of the newly Together, West Central and FC and STEM instructor, provided the cords and transporting students strong, inancially-stable coop- FC Board president and Odebolt- formed cooperative. “This merger have more than 70 grain, agrono- board with a curriculum update. in private vehicles. eratives in a merger of equals to area farmer John Scott. showcases our members’ request my and feed locations in 26 Iowa Science, Technology, Engineering • The next joint meeting of the maintain local ownership for gen- Each membership met Iowa’s for their cooperative to do more and three Minnesota counties. Ac- and Mathematics (STEM) gives boards will be Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. erations to come,” explained West state voting requirement for a together for their operations than cording to World Grain magazine’s students an understanding of how in Odebolt. Central Board chair and Paton-ar- successful cooperative merger as either business could do sepa- Grain and Milling Annual, Landus ea farmer Sue Tronchetti. certiied by independent auditing rately. We take our members’ con- Cooperative will become the sev- “We are pleased the member- irm of Gardiner Thomsen. To ap- idence in a combined cooperative enth largest grain company in ships approved the boards’ rec- prove a merger, Iowa law requires seriously as we prepare for inte- North America, based on storage ommendation,” said FC Chief Ex- at least 50 percent of each mem- gration and execution.” capacity, and have shuttle-loading ecutive Oficer Jim Chism. “We are bership (plus one) to vote, with The uniied cooperative, to be access on all seven major Iowa rail more about — conident that, together, we will two-thirds of those casting ballots known as Landus Cooperative, will lines. . . . area schools (continued from front page) makes it easier for Iowans to ind Staff retention: The percentage and understand important infor- Celebrate the of teachers, school administrators mation about how their schools and other licensed staff mem- are doing,” said Ryan Wise, direc- MIRACLE! bers who remained employed in tor of the Iowa Department of Ed- a school over consecutive school ucation. “While this tool doesn’t years. tell the whole story about our As we celebrate this THANK YOU Iowa School Report Card scores schools, it is a valuable source of special season, our and ratings are based on data information that Iowans can use hearts are warmed to all who helped reported by school districts for to celebrate successes and to ask by memories of the make our past year the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school questions about how to improve many good folks years. The scores and ratings, and support their local schools.” a success. which will be updated annually, Wise added each school has an we’ve had the apply only to public schools— individual story that cannot be privilege to serve. Happy Holidays districts do not receive ratings. No told through numbers and ratings. Thanks! consequences or rewards are tied He encourages Iowans to connect from the Owner & Staff of to the school ratings. with their community schools to McGuire Auction Co., Inc. “The Iowa School Report Card get the “full story.” 523 S. Main • P.O. 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Due current work around the county, representative for a three-year to the conditions of the road, his including the bridge at 220th Street term. Also approved was Dr. Al granddaughter rolled her vehicle. and Landmark Avenue nearing Veltri as the doctor representative He has made phone calls to County completion. He also stated that the for a three-year term. Engineer Patrick Mouw over the bridge on M15 should be opened The 2015 weed commissioner’s course of the last few months, for trafic in the very near future. report and the clerk of court report to report on the deteriorating The board approved tile road were both approved. conditions of the roads. But, after crossing in section 9/16 in Hayes The board acknowledged manure the accident, he felt a meeting with Township and work in R-O-W management plans from Jeff and the supervisors was in order. Section 1 in Logan Township. Kelly Kreft/Kreft Turkey Barn and Mouw was available during The board met with Dominion Tri R Pork, LLC/Mike Radke, as the conversation and discussed voting equipment representatives well as the annual report from the with the board and Goettsch the to look at new voting machines Department of Corrections. struggle with maintaining the they have to offer. The board The next meeting is Dec. 28.

Odebolt council looking for pledges for pharmacy An informational meeting about Some questions asked and an- many months or years rent free or Telepharm was held at the Ode- swered were: Will they work with monetary donations. bolt Community Building Dec 15. different insurance groups? They The City of Odebolt has depos- Telepharm is committed to deliv- have been able to work with all in- ited $10,000 towards the phar- ering pharmacy services where surance companies except for the macy. The city hopes that at least they either don’t exist or are at insurance companies that restrict half of the remaining balance can Godbersen award: th Darrel Godfrey was honored Dec. 19 as recipient of the 29 H.W. Godbersen Award risk of closing, due to high costs you to mail-in only. be raised by the community. If you at the annual GOMACO Corporation Christmas party at Skate Palace. From left are Gary L. Godbersen, associated with it. It is a unique Would someone be able to get have other ideas of how to make GOMACO president and CEO, and Darrell and Vicki Godfrey. (Photo submitted) technology that enables them to specialty medications, such as this work, please let the city know. put pharmacies in communities, cancer medications? Yes. What is If enough funds are not raised which couldn’t previously support the cost difference in medications or pledges received in the due dili- At GOMACO Christmas party— one. from my usual pharmacy to Tele- gence period, the City of Odebolt Telepharm reduces costs of op- pharm? Insurance companies set will not be able to proceed with eration for having a pharmacist the rates of medications, and they the addition of a pharmacy to Ode- th available in an electronic form are comparable to CVS, Walgreens bolt. Darrell Godfrey named 29 similar to Skype. There would be a and Walmart. If 50-100 people pledged $10-20 certiied pharmacy tech available. Will over-the-counter medica- per month over a couple years, this Telepharm tries to hire local irst. tions be available for purchase? could be a possibility. Consider ei- H.W. Godbersen Award winner Then, they widen their area fur- Yes, but the cost of those will not ther pledging or doing a one-time ther out until they ind the right be as competitive. Can there be donation. Receipts can be given Darrell Godfrey, a 39-year em- Ninety GOMACO employees maintenance; Tony Bauer, machine person. The pharmacy tech fol- cards or other things sold in the for tax deduction. Pledge forms ployee at GOMACO Corporation, reached anniversary milestones in shop; Brad Bengford, maintenance; lows the same process as a normal store? They would consider, this as are available at Odebolt City Hall, was honored Saturday, Dec. 19, as 2015, and were recognized. Stuart Bohm, engineering; R.J. Bu- pharmacy except, when it comes long as it would not compete with by email ([email protected]) re- the recipient of the 29th H.W. God- One-year anniversaries: Cody mann, controls software engineer; to the pharmacist’s approval, it is any other local business in town. questing one, via fax or from our bersen Award. The announcement Auen, R&D; Carlos Banda-Oropeza, Rick Crawford, engineering; Jason all done via computer and scan- What would the hours be? This web page at www.odebolt.net. was made at the conclusion of specials; Michael Bauer, paint; Wil- Gross, Fabrication; Ed Lampe, ser- ning. hasn’t been set yet, but usual phar- Fill out your pledge form soon, so the annual GOMACO Corporation liam Blunk, GEC; Chris Bruning, vice; Reynold McLead, robotic weld The pharmacist that is off site macy hours are Monday through that the city council can determine Awards evening at the Skate Palace welding; Wendy Bumann, account- cell; Scott Pedersen, R&D; Kevin will be approving the medications Friday, 9 a.m.-6:30 or 7 p.m., with if they should proceed or not. in Ida Grove. ing; Mark Burgus, GEC; Adam Daws, Reiss, receiving; Shari Tarr, house- in the same process as usual; they Saturday open until noon or 1 If or when the pharmacy is in Godfrey started his GOMACO ca- GOMACO Trolley; Patrick Eason, keeping and Dan Thayer, assembly. are just not physically there. Pre- p.m. place and making a proit, 20 per- reer on June 14, 1976. He began in robotic weld cell; Nathan Ehrig, 25-year awards: Terry Blunk, as- scriptions are illed in the same The cost of starting a pharmacy cent of that proit will go back into the welding department and trans- receiving; Nicole Geibe, controls sembly; Kevin Caldicott, GOMACO manner as before; you go to your is around $150,000 to $200,000. the community in an endowment, ferred to specials in 1990. God- wiring; Jesse Gigaroa, receiving; International Ltd.; Tom Grell, ad- doctor and your doctor either Telepharm is asking that the which can be used for things like frey has welded thousands of curb Scott Grossman, receiving; Diana vertising; Mike Jepsen, fabrication; writes a prescription, faxes, phones community be supportive in the pool repairs, streets, major/minor molds, variable barrier molds and Hahn, housekeeping; Kevin Hahn, Susan Jones, R&D; Steve Nissen, it in, or via computer orders to the amount of $50,000. This can be ball programs or matching funds V-ditch molds. His colleagues say GEC; Thomas Hansen, paint; Rick engineering; Paul Rice, engineering pharmacy. It takes no longer than in the form of providing a build- towards grants for anything com- he has a great ability to meet pro- Hinrichs, GOMACO Trolley; Rae and Carl Schable, GOMACO Trolley. a usual pharmacy. ing and a portion of that being so munity related. duction goals and deadlines and is Howard, shipping; Peter Jorgensen, 30-year awards: Clint Bremer, always willing to do what needs to R&D; Travis Loutsch, GEC; Dan Lutz, specials; Vince Dittmer, GOMACO be done to deliver quality products fabrication; Jasmine Means, assem- Trolley; Rod Hinojosa, assembly; to the customers. Godfrey will be bly; Matt Mouw, engineering; Juan Rory Keogh, GOMACO Internation- retiring on Dec. 31, after working Alberto Najera, welding; Delaine al Ltd.; Ric Moser, service; Kendall at GOMACO for 39 years. Nelson, receiving; Jay Peters, main- Schoen, robotic weld cell; and Tom BLACKFRIDAY The inalists for the 2015 H.W. tenance; Jason Petersen, assembly; Uhl, assembly. continueswith a Godbersen Award were Kelly Krue- Evan Salmon, machine shop; Jer- 35-year awards: Steve Bengford, bargain SALE ger of advertising, John Tarr of emy Schmidt, machine shop; Zach R&D shop; Bob Leonard, sales and GOMACO Trolley Company, Brad Schoenherr, GEC; Tim Sidwell, fab- Gerald Tarr, fabrication. Zobel of sales and Dathan Loger of rication; Keith Witzke, assembly; 40-year awards: Vinnie Miller, 2008 Chevy Reg Cab ...... $16,995 2007 Chevy Trailblazer ...... $8,995 production control, who was this and Kyle Witzke, service. sales; and Rich Smith, vice presi- 2008 Buick Lucerne ...... $11,995 2007 Saturn Outlook...... $11,995 year’s candidate-at-large. Five-year anniversaries: Sue dent of administration and inance. The H.W. Godbersen Award is Bowsher, GOMACO International 45-year awards: Harry Streck, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GT ...$4,995 2007 Chevy Trailblazer ...... $7,995 presented annually to a GOMACO Ltd.; Brittany Christiansen, plant controls wiring. 2008 Pontiac Torrent ...... $9,995 2007 Buick Terraza ...... $10900 Corporation employee in the name #1 housekeeping; Tom Farr, R&D; GOMACO also had six individuals of Harold W. Godbersen, the late Gregg Goslar, assembly; Danny who retired in the last year. They 2008 Ford F-150 ...... $15,995 2006 Chevy Impala ...... $10,995 founder of the corporation. This is Knop, assembly; Kyle Leners, en- are: Steve Bruning of specials with 2008 Ford Expedition ...... $12,995 2006 Chrysler Town & Country .$3,995 the 29th year the award has been gineering; Aaron Michaelsen, engi- 22 years of service; Elsie Danielson bestowed upon an employee for neering; David Nelson, paint; Andy of housekeeping with 28 years of 2008 Saturn Outlook...... $10,995 2006 Ford F-150 ...... $18,995 strengths in attendance, attitude, Pullen, GOMACO International Ltd.; service; Bob Doonan of product en- 2008 Chevy Crew Cab ...... $20,995 2006 Ford Taurus ...... $6,995 loyalty, job performance, leader- Wayne Saywell, GOMACO Interna- gineering with 32 years of service; ship qualities and integrity. tional Ltd. and Brad Schneckloth, Darrell Godfrey of Specials with 39 2008 Cadillac CTS ...... $19,995 2006 Buick Lucerne ...... $6,995 The selection process for the assembly. years of service; Leila Prell of ship- 2008 Saturn Vue ...... $8,995 2006 Chevy Crew Cab ...... $14,995 10-year awards: H.W. Godbersen Award involved Travis Brock- ping with 20 years of service; and 2008 GMC Ext Cab ...... $18,995 2006 GMC Envoy ...... $13,995 nominations of one candidate by man, sales; Jeremy Johnson, R&D; Bryan Schwartzkopf of internation- each department or related group Ryan Jones, paint; Vinayak Rege, al sales with 41 years of service. 2008 Chevy Crew Cab ...... $28,995 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix ...... $7,995 at GOMACO Corporation, for a total paving specialist for India and Ja- 2008 GMC Crew Cab ...... $23,995 2005 Chrysler 300 ...... $9,995 of 18 candidates. One at-large can- son Reitz, service. For more details didate is also nominated by each 15-year awards: Mike Glawe, as- visit us online: 2008 GMC Acadia ...... $17,995 2005 GMC Crew Cab ...... $17,995 employee, with the person receiv- sembly; Thomas Groth, specials; BROCKAUCTION.COM 2008 Buick Lucerne ...... $10,995 2005 Chevy Ext Cab ...... $13,995 ing the most nominations becom- Amy Kuehler, paint; Ryan Leed, avi- ing the inal candidate. A selection ation; Tim Phillips, assembly; Joel 2008 GMC Yukon ...... $28,995 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT ...$4,995 committee then narrowed the can- Shanahan, paint and Mike Treiber, SAT, JANUARY 9 @ 10 AM 2008 Chevy Impala ...... $11,995 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT ...$5,000 didates to the ive inalists, who GOMACO Trolley. Large Contractors Liquidation Sale were voted on by all employees. 20-year awards: Shad Barry, Ida Grove Roofing & Improvement 2008 Mercury Mariner ...... $11,995 2005 Chevy Crew Cab ...... $12,995 Large Equipment & Vehicles, 2008 GMC Acadia ...... $18,500 2005 Chevy Ext Cab ...... $12,995 Tools & Office Equipment 200 E 2nd St, Ida Grove, IA 2007 Dodge Ram ...... $15,995 2005 Chevy Ext Cab ...... $12,995 Bill Andre, Owner MON, JANUARY 11 @ 11 AM 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix ...... $7,995 2004 Pontiac Montana ...... $6,995 Commercial Business Liquidation 2007 Chevy Crew Cab ...... $20,995 2004 Pontiac Bonneville ...... $7,995 Route 3 Tire & Auto Center 345 5th Ave. NW, Le Mars 2007 Chevy Impala ...... $7,995 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix ...... $4,995 COME GET YOUR PHOTOS (Route 3 Tire will be closing up shop at their Le Mars location & will be 2007 Ford F-350 ...... $20,995 2004 Chrysler Sebring ...... $2,995 BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! offering all of their shop equipment & 2007 Chevy Ext Cab ...... $13,995 2004 Chevy Crew Cab ...... $14,995 tools for sale as well as office The Courier furnishings & supplies.) 2007 GMC Acadia ...... $13,995 2004 Buick Rainier ...... $5,995 ------has accumulated Also for lease will be the 8,000 sq. ft. many left-behind photos. building now occupied by Route 3 Tire & Auto Center Route 3 Tire & Auto Center, Owners Bob Adams Robert Wiig Corey Otto Ryan Adams Lynn Stein If not picked up BROCK0 AUCTION CO., INC. by December 31, DARRELL SCOTT Auctioneer - Mapleton, IA they will be thrown away. (712) 208-0003 The Excitement Starts Here! Mike Ehlers Lisa Hansen Anthony Adams Arthur Aguilera BRUCE R. BROCK, Broker ✓ Us Out on the Web at http://www.adamsmotorcompany.com Ida County Courier ❘ 712-364-3131 World Champion Auctioneer SALES HOURS: 8-8 Mon.-Fri. ; 8-4 Sat.; SERVICE HOURS: 8-5 Mon.-Fri.; 7:30-12 Sat. MANNING SHOWROOM HOURS: 9-5 Monday-Friday & 9-12 Saturday IDA GROVE SHOWROOM HOURS: 8-5 Monday-Friday & 8-12 Saturday 214 Main St., PO Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445 30 Plymouth St. SW - Le Mars, IA '-, c (#-)( "13 c'((#(!  "13c#!,)0 (712) 548-4634 Call Local - 712-263-2842 or TOLL FREE 888-663-2285 712-655-2842 712-364-2842 A4 Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Section A • Ida County Courier Turn Ida Grove Rec Center by Chelsea Gross Bennett is the instructor. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m. Recreation director Step aerobics are Mondays and Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat- Back The IGRC will be closing at 4 p.m. Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays urday and 1–8 p.m. Sunday. on Dec. 24 and will be closed all day at 9:30 a.m. by certiied instructor Lifeguard hours: 6:30–8:45 p.m. on Christmas Day. We will also close Tabitha Bockelman. Bockelman will Monday-Friday, 2–5 p.m. Saturday at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, but will be starting a water aerobics class on and Sunday and 2 to 5 p.m. on early be open all day New Year’s Day. Jan. 7 at 8:45 a.m. The class will last out Wednesdays. Time Sign up for the fourth annual Iron- 35 minutes and will be held every We ask that everyone who uses man Challenge. Beginning on Jan. 4, Thursday morning. the facility respect our rule about you have six weeks to compete an Morning Mix is held Tuesdays changing your shoes when you en- Ironman triathlon: swim 2.4 miles, and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Lower ter the building. This will help keep bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles. Body Tone is held Mondays and the building clean and help extend Please be aware that youth bas- Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Upper Body the lifetime of our equipment. ketball practices are going on and Tone is Tuesdays and Thursdays at Visit our website: www.idagro- the gym will be busy on most week- 5 p.m. Jen Conover is the instruc- verec.org. Steam engine: A steam engine meeting a dray wagon pulled night evenings. The high school tor. Remember that you can use by horses on East Second Street in Ida Grove, about 1910. also practices on Wednesdays from Zumba/Pound/Tabata is held Chamber Bucks to pay for a mem- 3:45-5:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays bership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Me- All itness classes are offered with at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the morial Hospital, and North Star a paid membership. Contact the rec instructor. There will not be Zumba employees get special discounts. center for fee information. class Dec. 23 through Jan. 4. Contact Gross with any ques- Yoga is held on Tuesdays and Adult co-ed volleyball is on Sun- tions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@ Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle days at 6:30 p.m. longlines.com. Out of the Past Lohff-Schumann

Forty years ago Byron and LaJune Godbersen ens for “outstanding dedication Thirteen-cent stamp: A hex of Ida Grove have offered to give and professional conduct in the by Libby Bagenstos equipment. tired but Not Tired (Libby); 5 – or a hero? U.S. Judge John Sirica the Skate Palace building in Ida performance of his duties for the Recreation director Birthday parties: Let Lohff-Schu- 5:45 p.m. Spinning Circuit; Child blocked a proposed postal rate Grove to the Ida Grove American citizens of the state of Iowa and Lohff-Schumann holiday hours: mann make your child’s birthday Watch available 5 – 6:30 p.m. increase Dec. 16 because steps Legion post. The Legion post will the members of the sheriffs’ and Dec. 24—5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. party a hit. The fee includes admis- Tuesday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. required to raise postal rates meet Dec. 21 to decide whether deputies’ association.” 25—closed, Dec. 31—5:30 a.m. – 3 sion for your entire group, use of our Morning Mash-up (Mel); 5:45 – were not taken. The increase to accept the gift. The building Ten years ago p.m. Closed on New Year’s Day. gym, community room and children’s 6:30 a.m. Spinning (Barb); 4:30 – from 10-cents to 13-cents was to would be dedicated as a perma- The average value of Ida County Massage therapy: Licensed thera- room, which now includes an eye 5:15 p.m. Yoga (Leyna); Child Watch have gone into effect Dec. 28. nent memorial to all servicemen– farmland increased 10.5 percent pist Danielle Nelson is offering mas- play system and games for all ages, available 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Santa Claus came to Arthur Dec. past, present and future. in 2005, according to the annual sages at Lohff-Schumann. To set up for three hours, a decorated sheet Wednesday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. 19 to hand out free treats to area Twenty years ago Iowa State University survey of an appointment you can contact her cake and ice cream. If interested con- Weights (Mel); 9 – 9:45 a.m. Mommy children. He came into town on The Battle Creek City Council land values released Dec. 13. Ida directly at 810-623-8029. tact Bagenstos. and Me (Libby) the Arthur fire truck and handed agreed to sign a lease agreement County farmland was valued at Monday cards: Join us every Mon- Personal training: Personal train- Thursday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Cardio out the treats from the back of Dec. 12 that will allow Ida Shel- $3,243 per acre in 2005, an in- day from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre ing is always available at your conve- Circuits in Cardio Room (Libby); 5:45 the truck. More than 150 sacks of tered Industries to sub-lease the crease of $308 per acre from the and 500. Prizes and a light snack are nience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely, – 6:30 a.m. Spinning (Barb); 9:45 candy were issued. hospital building. Last month, 2004 average of $2,935 per acre. provided. Members play for free and Shane or Tara. Stop in today and – 10:30 a.m. Retired but Not Tired Thirty years ago the council denied a request The Galva City Council ap- non-members will be charged the check out our specials. For informa- (Libby); 5:15 – 6 p.m. Total Body Ida County’s public safety bud- from ISI to terminate its lease on proved the first reading of an daily admission fee. tion on programs or fees call 712- (Brandi); Child Watch available 4:30 – get for the 1986-87 fiscal year the building. ISI’s current lease amendment to the city’s nui- Facility fund-raiser: If you have 368-4817. 6:30 p.m. will go up less than half a per- expires June 1997. sance ordinance. The amend- empty pop cans you’d like to donate Fitness schedule Friday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Fitness cent if a proposal presented to The Iowa State Sheriffs’ and ment requires residents to trim to a good cause, you can drop them Nov. 23–Dec. 31 Mix (Libby); 9 – 10:30 a.m. Mommy the public safety and communi- Deputies’ Association recognized all limbs of trees which are less off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Mon- Monday—5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Yoga and Me (Libby); Mel’s classes will not cations commission is approved. Sac County Sheriff Roger Owens than eight feet above the surface ey collected will be put towards new (Barb); 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Re- be offered Dec. 29-Jan. 2. The proposed budget is up four- with the state’s 1995 Sheriff of of any public sidewalk, or less tenths of a percent, or $1,758, to the Year Award Dec. 10. His of- than 15-feet above the surface of $459,976. fice personnel nominated Ow- any street. Windowsill

At Christmas, play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year. —Thomas Tusser ***** In Norway, church bells throughout the country ring at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. This custom of welcoming Christmas is called “ringe in julen.” Americans carry on the English tradition of hanging stockings in hopes that Father Christmas will ill them with treats. In Germany, people hold a com- Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer. munity Christmas tree lighting called the ***** “bescherung.” Dear Santa, I hope you have a Merry Christ- ***** mas and I hope there is a Santa Claus for One way to get the most out of life is to look Santa Claus. —a six-year-old upon it as an adventure. —William Feather ***** ***** Dear Santa, Please hurry up and come to A thoughtful wife is one who has steak my house. I have been a good boy all week but ready when her husband comes home from a I can’t hold out much longer. —an eight-year- ishing trip. old ***** ***** Joy is one of the only emotions you can’t Being good to people is a wonderful legacy contrive. —Bono to leave behind. —Taylor Swift ***** ***** It’s all fun and games until your jeans don’t The easiest way to teach children the value it anymore. of money is to borrow some from them. ***** ***** Online shopping is okay, but I miss fum- If you don’t know where you’re going, any bling for my checkbook and making people road will take you there. —George Harrison behind me wait. —Maxine ***** ***** A cheerful heart is good medicine. 240—The number of years the U.S. Postal ***** Service has been delivering holiday cheer. May the beauty of the holiday season warm Fourth/fifth choir: The Odebolt-Arthur Elementary fourth/fifth grade choir performed “Santa Is The ***** your hearts and ill your home with peace and Man” and “The Reindeer Twist” during the annual elementary winter concert and art show. Linda John- Santa has the right idea. Visit people once a good health in the new year. Merry Christmas son directed the choir. Also performing were the kindergarten through second grade classes and the year. —Victor Borge from the Ida County Courier-Reminder staff. fifth grade band. (Courier photo by Deb Loger) ***** *****

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To the editor: had us in the minority. Another the baseball… before the Royals’ Ours Only For a Little While… couple behind us was cheering on win…before home-ield advantage. There it was, sitting in a display the Royals’ starting pitcher and It was simply spending time with case on my daughter’s nightstand… catcher warming up in left ield. At my daughter, enjoying a pastime a baseball bearing the name and least we weren’t the only ones, we we both loved. emblem of major league baseball. thought. It’s dificult for anyone to imag- It brought a smile to my face as I Before we knew it, another Roy- ine life without one of their chil- looked over at my daughter, who als’ player signaled that couple dren. The sobering fact is that was in bed reading. She returned behind us and tossed a couple many families will be dealing with the smile, and, for a moment, we baseballs up into the stands. One the loss of a child to a trafic crash both looked at the ball in silence. landed next to my daughter, and this holiday season. Statistics con- It wasn’t one of those awkward she immediately snatched it up. tinue to show that trafic crashes silences between a dad and teen, The look on her face was price- are the leading cause of death for but simply a moment that nothing less. teen drivers. Much of my profes- had to be said. The memory of the After a moment of realizing what sional career has been devoted to shared experience was enough. had just happened, we both yelled ending these tragedies involving Amidst the post-season push and waved to the catcher who had our teens. With our daughter get- for division titles and home ield directed the baseball to us. To our ting her permit to drive, this issue advantage, the Kansas City Royals delight, he waved back. Salvador moves from professional to per- were scheduled to meet the Min- Perez went on to lead the Royals to sonal this spring. nesota Twins in a game that had their second World Series champi- This Christmas season, don’t just playoff implications for both clubs. onship, while earning MVP honors talk to your teen about good driv- My daughter and I made the trip for his individual effort. ing habits; model them. Buckle up. to Target Field that day to cheer The moment of pause my teen- Slow down. Avoid distractions. on the Royals in what we hoped age daughter and I shared certain- And, look for those shared mo- would be the start of a deep run ly brought back the memories of ments of pause with your children. into the post-season. Baseball... this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Cherish every moment, because Royals’ baseball, in particular, was But, the baseball itself reminds me they’re ours only for a little while. a language we both spoke. of so much more than the story. It Trooper Vince Kurtz Galva Santa: Edyn Wittrock, three, of Holstein tells Santa what she wants for Christmas during Santa’s Getting settled into our seats, reminds me that the best part of ISP Public Relations visit to Galva Dec. 12. The Galva Economic Development Committee sponsored Santa’s visit and a pan- we noticed our royal blue shirts that day was already sealed before Spencer cake dinner. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

To the editor: Sole 2 Soul times, both from the business availability to meet the needs of How does a community grow? members of the area and from the families so vital to not just Ida New families, especially those with parents who have called us and Grove, but all of the surrounding children, need to be persuaded to been turned away. communities, too. 125 South Main St. in Galva class Feb. 3. Certified instructor ing Place. Participants will make move in while retaining the cur- My husband and I were once in As 2015 comes to a close, I urge 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Christi Ladwig of Ida Grove leads 11 meals that can be cooked rent residents. How do we recruit the exact position. Fortunately, we all residents of Ida County to con- 712-282-4426 the class. Call the fitness center on the stove, oven, crockpot or new families to come here? We have family nearby to care for our sider donating to Kidzone’s capi- www.Sole2SoulGalva.com for information on fees and reg- grilled. Call 282-4426 by Jan. 4 to must meet their needs. For fami- children until spaces opened at tal campaign for our new building Give the gift of wellness: Mem- istration. register and pay fee. lies with children, one of the most Kidzone. After being here for ive remodel. This new location will al- berships or Soul 2 Sole apparel Terra cotta pot snowmen class: Save the date: Our next Jen- important needs is child care. years, we know and are friends low the center to double the num- make a great Christmas gift. Call Cassandra Vogt will be at The nie’s Creations crafting night in Imagine you have been offered a with many of the other in-home ber of children we can care for, and the center for membership and Meeting Place on Monday, Jan. 18 Galva is Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. More job in a new community. You have providers, but that wasn’t the case especially to double the number of clothing prices. at 6:30 p.m. to teach participants information coming on this Val- small children who will need child then. infants. Walking Club: Sole 2 Soul’s ages 10 and older how to paint entine’s Day themed class. care once you move. You don’t Kidzone is the only licensed cen- Generous donations and pledg- Tuesday afternoon walking and decorate two terra cotta Save the date: Our next essen- know anybody, so you look in the ter in all of Ida County. While there es already received have pushed group will resume Jan. 12 at 4 snowmen in a 90-minute work- tial oils make-n-take class with phone book and on the Depart- are also many quality in-home us past the halfway point of our p.m. and runs to March 1. Partici- shop. All supplies are provided. Molly Pierce Stoos is Tuesday, ment of Human Services (DHS) providers in the area, those who $250,000 goal, but we still need pants can choose to walk one to Call Sole 2 Soul for information Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. More informa- web site. None of the numbers you take care of infants are even more more support in all amounts. five miles indoors. Call 282-4426 on the fee and to register by Jan. tion on this energy and immunity call have space for your children. limited. Across Iowa, the average Kidzone is a nonproit, chari- to reserve your floor spot and for 4. themed class coming soon. You know there must be other is one care slot to every three chil- table entity so your donation is registration fees. Freezer Meal Workshop: Lauri The Meeting Place: The Meeting in-home providers but, since they dren needing it. completely tax-deductible. Con- Zumba: Sole 2 Soul’s next eight- Hummelgard’s next Tastefully Place is the ideal location for your aren’t registered or licensed with However, in Ida County, there tact Kidzone, myself or the other week Zumba session starts Jan. Simple freezer workshop is Mon- special event. Call Anne Johnson the state, you don’t know who to is only one slot to every nine chil- board members: Lex Jacobson, 13 and runs through March 9. No day, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. at The Meet- for rates and availability. call. So, you have to turn down the dren needing care. This translates Janice Nelson, Sarah Sholty, Becky job and go elsewhere. to people turning down jobs, not Delong or Retha Harrington for I’m the secretary for the board moving here or not staying here. more information about our plan of directors of Kidzone Child Care This community has many won- and progress. Center. The above scenario is derful features to offer, but it must Jeanette Todd something we have heard many also provide enough childcare Arthur

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Galva Economic Development drawing winners named The Galva Economic Develop- Cheever and Delayne Johnson. ya Rassel, Disney Princess Barbie Goettsch Dispatch Inc.—ishing ment Corporation hosted the an- Galva Public Library—Hickory to Janyne Friedmann and Barbie pole and tackle to Donnie Chinn, nual pancake day and Santa visit Farms’ sampler to Alan Bennett ballerina to Eve Hustedt. basketball to Carson Jacobson, Dec. 12 at the ire station and an- and Calgon bath set to Jennifer Padavich Ag Supply—nail polish Minions blanket to Haley Isaac, nounced the winners of the draw- Witzke. set to Jaycie Vohs, Hot Wheels set Frozen sleeping bag to Graceyn ings. Goettsch Dispatch Inc.—Russell to Kolton Witzke, Baby If I Am to Hansen, Star Wars sleeping bag to Adult gifts Stover chocolates to Steve Henkel Brady Schubert, Cheer with Tra- Jared Friedmann, make up set to Galva Legion Auxiliary—basket and Barnie Goettsch. cy doll to Tiegan Vohs, Nerf Fire Janna Friedmann, Tonka iretruck with kitchen hot pads to Steph Schaller Telephone Co.—$10 Vision football to Carson Isaac, to Corbyn Mahlberg, Star Wars Henkel, basket with kitchen uten- Galva Bucks to Justin Witzke. Style Me Up bracelet kit to Irelyn light saber to Bryden Jensen, soc- sils to Brenda Segebart and basket Alan and LuAnn Bennett— Wittrock and Play Learn Fun to cer ball to DJ Bourn, Avengers DVD with coffee and tea to Nicole Mahl- Christmas mugs to Anna Keltz and Jennisia Reyes and Crayola Build- to Raif Jensen, big Teddy bear to berg. outlet warmer to Brittney Baker. ing blocks to Aria Ross. Abigail Else and Elmo to Gracie Anonymous—basket with lotion Agnew Soseman Ins.—fruit bas- Denny and Trish Niemeier— Schaaf. and soap to Mary Reyes and gold ket to Larry Frahm. Frozen Anna doll to Edyn Wittrock Schaller Telephone Co.—pop bag of Bath and Body Works to Jen Vollmar Motors—Pickup or SUV and Iowa State hat to Chayse Han- and Oreos to Sky Henkel. Forristal. wash and wax to Amber Fried- sen. Vogt Brothers Plumbing—My Robin Bennett- Sewtique—mit- mann and car wash and wax to Rod’s Fertilizer—Disney Mickey Sweet Love doll to Payge Hansen, tens to Mary Hodges. Britta Baumann. Mouse puzzle to Jahn Friedmann, military adventure play set to Ja- United Bank of Iowa—Stir Crazy Ryan Goettsch Trucking and Disney Pooh Bear puzzle to Mar- cob Friedmann, Clue board game popcorn popper to Bud Peterson. family – RLG—Dove men’s care shall Johnson, green radio con- to Autumn Hendel and pop-movie- Sole 2 Soul—three-month mem- shower set to Richard Kutzer and trolled car to Quinton Wittrock, candy to Chaz Henkel. bership and t-shirt to Vicki Allen. Aveeno bath set to unknown re- football to Linkin Beeck, Fisher Ryan Goettsch Trucking and Tiefenthaler Quality Meats—$25 cipient. Price Laugh and Learn Bear to family – RLG—Dream Collection gift certiicate to Kevin Mahlberg Galva Fire Department—Koozie Ryan Jensen, basketball to Kellen doll to Rylin Goettsch, giant wheels and LuAnn Bennett. set to Russ Hinkeldey. Jensen, My Sweet doll to Brianna to Ryan Isaac, CAT Tough Tracks Tiefenthaler Quality Meats and Anonymous— Popcorn tin and Cheever and Yahtzee game to Mc- to Avayda Horstman and Johnson Denny and Trish Niemeier—$5 pop to Pat Friedmann. Kayla Horstman. Baby wash set to Carter Padavich. gift certiicate and screwdriver set GEDC—Galva Economic Devel- Nicklas Jensen Funeral Homes— Galva Fire Department—My to Ryan Goettsch. opment t-shirt to Sara Rice. Computer Cool School and disk to Little Ponies to Aubreyana Adanis, Denny and Trish Niemeier—tan H&R Block - Rebecca Wolf—gift Alexus Jensen, Stomp Rocket to My Little Ponies to Elizabeth For- watch to Nikki Jacobson. card to Jess Jensen and Randy Hus- Payton Wittrock and Razor scoot- ristal, Disney Frozen set to Eliza- Quad County Corn Processors tedt and softside cooler to Othal er—Paige Padavich. beth Jacobson, Bratz doll to Nan- and Galva Fire Department—10 Hodges. Schaffer Tax and Accounting ika Crum, Frozen accessory set to Galva Bucks and three Koozies to Children’s gifts Service—RC Gyro Helicopter to Kloey Hansen, Monster High doll Engaged: Rick and Kris Schroeder of Odebolt and Keith and Kelly Cory Bennett. Goettsch Dispatch Inc.— Frozen Trevor Goettsch and Easy Bake to Cailey Segebart, puzzle block set Quad County Corn Proces- Elsa and Olaf to Kody Jacobson and Oven to Elizabeth Schimmer. to Caleb Schimmer, nine-pack Hot Kraft of Rockwell City announce the engagement of their children, sors—$10 Galva Bucks to Cole Disney Frozen socks and stickers Galva Public Library—Grumpy Wheels cars to Carter Jensen, res- Kara Schroeder of Odebolt and Kanne Kraft of Rockwell City. Kara Egger, Beth Schossow, Rita Frahm to Elyza Manson. Cat DVD to Bree Otto and Celebra- cue truck to Ryder Mahlberg, ire graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School in 2006, received her and Sam Benentt. Robin Bennett-Sewtique— tions candy bottle to Karsen Jens- truck to Emmett Stuhr, police and elementary education degree from the University of Northern Iowa McGuire Auction Co.— $10 Gal- handmade headbands to Delainey en. ambulance set to Logan Cheev- in 2010 and her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from va Bucks to Teresa Fornock and Hansen. Goettsch Transportation Servic- er, Uno and Dear in the Headlights UNI in 2015 and is currently employed as a first grade teacher at Matthew Wittrock. Goettsch Transportation Servic- es—Hot Wheels set to Boe Otto. Game to Wendy Vohs, Iowa State Odebolt-Arthur Elementary. Kanne is a 2009 graduate of Rockwell First Cooperative Associa- es—Lego city bulldozer to Beck Agnew Soseman Ins.—Golf Chal- football to Charlie Beeck, Nerf City-Lytton High School and is a graduate of Northwest Iowa Com- tion—$10 Galva Bucks to Karla Forristal, Lego Friends to Kensley lenge set to Conner Jacobson. football to Tate Schossow and Hot munity College. He is employed as a lineman for MidAmerican En- Hustedt, Brittany Arenholz, Sara Witzke, Lego city green truck to United Bank of Iowa—John Wheels to Jett Hustedt. ergy. The couple is planning a Jan. 16 wedding in Rockwell City. Jensen, Jennifer Schimmer and Tommy Chinn, Lego Friends Olivia Deere Tractor to Brody Goettsch, Anonymous—blanket, pop and Darrell Wolf. to Kendra Schossow, Nickelodeon art set to Addison Schmidt, eye snacks to Jacob Schimmer and Ke- Galva American Legion—$10 Paw Patrol to Gabe Arenholz, Lego shadow set to Rowen Jensen and nadi Songer. Galva Bucks to J.T. Forristal, Joel City Deep Sea to Matthew For- Teenage Mutant Turtles costume Goettsch Dispatch Inc.—Spinner Vohs, Gina Spampinato, Terry ristal, Barbie water play to Stefan- to Kale Manson. art kit to Emery Otto.

WellCare, UI sign Medicaid agreement OPEN HOUSE — 80th Birthday Celebration! WellCare of Iowa, a subsidiary Gaylen Galvin of WellCare Health Plans, Inc., and the University of Iowa (UI) Saturday, January 2 hospitals and clinics announced they have signed an agreement 2 - 4 pm that gives WellCare of Iowa’s Boulders Inn & Suites Conference Center Medicaid members in-network 2011 Indorf Ave., Holstein, IA coverage through the UI Health Care Network. This agreement includes access to both UI hospitals and clinics and UI Children’s Hospital. These partners work together as UI Heath Care to provide patient care, conduct biomedical research and train the next generation of health professionals. WellCare of Iowa members To wed: Tim and Mary Plathe of Granville and Kevin and Kari Had- participate in Iowa’s Medicaid den of Anthon announce the upcoming wedding of their children, program, IA Health Link; the Iowa Freese retires: Kurt Freese has Colton and Lacey of Cedar Rapids. Colton and Lacey graduated from Health and Wellness Plan; and retired from the Ida Grove Am- the University of Iowa, where they fi rst met. Colton is a member ser- the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa bulance Service this year after (hawk-i) programs. vice consultant with Collins Community Credit Union in Cedar Rap- serving on the crew for six years. Members can call 866-334-7927 ids, and Lacey is a wellness program consultant with Mercy Medical For fi ve of those years, he was on Center in Cedar Rapids. The couple is planning a Jan. 9 wedding at (TTY 877-247-6272) if they have questions about utilizing the UI the ambulance board of direc- St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, with a reception to follow at Health Care Network. tors. (Photo submitted) Prairie Winds Event Center in Orange City.

This big brother expects the best care from Blaine Clovers 4-H Club hosts family Christmas party, plan caroling our team of skilled doctors and nurses. On Dec. 5, the Blaine Clovers do you want for Christmas?” Fif- members will do the writing and at least one of the places. 4-H Club held their meeting/ teen out of 17 members were fine details; and all other mem- The club elected new officers: Christmas party at Baylee and present. bers will do the photography. president-Baylee Knop, vice pres- Kolton Knop’s house. All fam- Old business discussed: $5 New business was discussed: ident-Elliott Bengford, secretary- ily members were invited for was collected from all the mem- beef weigh-in is Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. Katie Knudsen, treasurer-Kolton supper—June Knop and Carmen bers to donate a total of $105 The club discussed the cost of Knop, flags-Madison Bobzien and Grove furnished the smoked to the Community Basket in Ida tags, tattooing, Ak-Sar-Ben and photographer-junior boys will brisket and pork loins and all Grove to help feed those in need. state fair identification. Partici- take turns and work together. other sides and desserts were Re-enrollment was discussed pation stickers from fair last year Daylyn and Hailey Wilcox, furnished by all other members. and new member enrollment. were handed out. The Extension along with Madison Bobzien, did Supper was at 6 p.m., and the All seven new members were office would like to try something a presentation on gingerbread meeting was held in the base- enrolled by Dec. 1, but there are new this Christmas and asked if tree ornaments. June handed out ment after everyone was done still two members to re-enroll. A our club would go Christmas car- a small Christmas gift to all mem- 1525 West 5th Street Storm Lake, Iowa 50588 712.732.4030 eating. couple of kids still need to turn in oling Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. at Morn- bers, the meeting was adjourned The meeting was called to or- signed attendance policy forms. ingside Healthcare Community, and Daylyn Wilcox led the 4-H der by leader June Knop, and the The club project was discussed 5:45 p.m. at Golden Horizons and flag. Pledge to the American flag was again and it was decided that all 6:30 p.m. at Willow Dale Well- The next meeting is Saturday, led by Hailey Wilcox and Madi- the first-year members are to do ness Village in Battle Creek. Club Jan. 2, at 4 p.m. at Katie and Kol- son Bobzien. Roll call was, “What the big board painting; senior members were reminded to make ton Knudsen’s house. Check out our web page! www.idacountycourier.com Ida County Courier • Section A Wednesday, December 23, 2015 A7

St. Anthony physician focuses on women’s health St. Anthony Regional Hospital an- structive Surgery Fellowship at the for our Spanish-speaking population nounces the addition of Dr. Maria Greater Baltimore Medical Center. in Iowa.” Hernandez, urogynecologist, to St. She is dual-board certiied through “The addition of a top-notch, expe- Anthony Clinic based in Carroll. She the American Board of Obstetrics rienced physician like Dr. Hernandez specializes in women’s health; gyne- and Gynecology and the American is a great accomplishment and a huge cology services, such as well woman Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology win for women’s health in the area,” exams, menstrual issues, urinary Female Pelvic Floor and Reconstruc- said Ed Smith, president and CEO of tract infections, infertility and more; tive Surgery. St. Anthony Regional Hospital. as well as diagnosing and treating “It’s really a homecoming,” said Dr. Hernandez and husband, Bri- pelvic loor disorders and recon- Dr. Hernandez. “My previous experi- an, a native of Oelwein, will reside structive surgery. ence in Iowa was a great one. There in Carroll. A mother of three, ages Dr. Hernandez comes to St. An- is a sense of community, and that in- 17, 21 and 23, Maria enjoys the out- thony from the Rocky Mountain cludes great schools and exceptional doors, gardening and cycling. She Women’s Health Center in Layton, health care. I see longevity in the looks forward to the opportunity to Utah. As a graduate of the Univer- staff members at St. Anthony. That serve the communities of west cen- sity of Iowa College of Medicine, she shows their dedication and impor- tral Iowa. is excited to be back in Iowa, where tance to the community.” she will bring her expertise in gyne- In addition to her passion for help- cology and specialty care. ing women, Dr. Hernandez brings Dr. Hernandez earned her under- another impressive component to BVU hosts graduate degree from the University health care at St. Anthony – a bilin- of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., before gual approach. leadership team completing her medical degree at “Patients often seek care from The Buena Vista University (BVU) the University of Iowa in 2004. She providers who speak the same lan- Ofice of Multicultural Engagement completed her residency at Phoe- guage,” Dr. Hernandez said. “There and its Multicultural Engagement nix Integrated Residency in Obstet- are cultural nuances that can only be Leadership Team are accepting appli- rics and Gynecology. Hernandez understood through familiarity with cations for BVU’s 16th annual Cultural also completed a fellowship at the the language. It is my hope that I can Leadership Conference: “Becoming Female Pelvic Medicine and Recon- provide that level of understanding an Agent of Change.” The conference will be held on the BVU campus, be- Friends of education: ginning Thursday, April 14, and con- The Sioux City Community School District presented a Friends of Education Eastern Star installs new officers tinuing through Sunday, April 17. glass plaque to Steve and Debbie Loger of Odebolt and their shelties, Toby, Meeka and Sunday, Dec. 14 The last meeting of this year for The 2016 slate includes Claudia Attendees will have the opportu- during the Sioux City School Board meeting. From left, Becky Hobbiebrunken (fourth grade teacher), Signet Chapter No. 1, Order of the Reed, worthy matron; Joe Reed, nity to explore student life within Steve holding Toby, Debbie, Jenni Koch (fi rst grade teacher) and Clark Elementary Principal Amy Den- Eastern Star, featured the annual worthy patron; Betty Farnell, as- the campus community and gain ney. Hobbiebrunken and Koch nominated Loger Therapy Shelties for the award. (Courier photo by draping of the altar ceremony and sociate matron; Richard Schmidt, valuable knowledge and experience Amy Forbes) installation of the 2016 slate of of- associate patron; Jewel Kline, sec- through a variety of speakers and ac- icers. retary; Viriginia Jensen, treasurer; tivities. Worthy Matron Phyllis Blanchard Kimberly Vollstedt, conductress; Area high school students are en- conducted the meeting and focused Chris Brown, associate conduc- couraged to apply. A minimum GPA Friends of Education award to Logers her opening remarks on the 74th tress; Kevin Brown, chaplain; Phyl- of 2.5, completion of a 300-word es- Loger Comfort Shelties, partner criteria: with one or more of the dogs and anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day lis Blanchard, marshal; Leslie Duff, say and a recommendation letter are to Clark Elementary in Sioux City, •Commitment to educational a book of their choosing. Students and subsequent conlicts involving organist; Nina Akin, Adah; Vera required to be considered for con- was honored as one of two recipi- enhancement of our youth. enjoy reading to an audience, the our nation. Varner, Ruth; Vickie Duff, Esther; ference acceptance. Students who ents of the Sioux City Public School •Dedication to the continuation comfort dogs, without the fear of Oficers draped the chapter al- Rachel Lode, Martha; Rebecca Tip- are invited to attend the conference District’s Friend of Education and success of the partnership making mistakes or being judged. tar in memory of the following ton, Electa; Carol Schmidt, warder are required to make a $20 deposit, Award. The award was presented with the school or district. As each student is reading to a deceased members: Shirley Kolp, and Sandra Wagner, sentinel. which will be refunded upon their ar- during the Dec. 14 Sioux City Pub- •Participation on a regular, de- relaxed dog on the loor, another Louise Mapes, Maxine Hanneman, Claudia Reed named standing rival on campus. lic School board meeting. Dr. Paul pendable, scheduled basis. child is petting and bonding with Margaret Earwood, Jean Hedges, committees and announced a Dis- The application can be found on- Gausman, the superintendent, Following is the nomination let- the dog.” Pearl Vest, Delmar Maguire, Roger trict 14 workshop Jan. 23 at Adel line at: www.bvu.edu/clc, and the read a brief paragraph about the ter submitted by Jenni Koch (irst “Research supports the incorpo- Snyder, Glenn Lorenzen, George and Signet Chapter’s school of in- deadline to apply is Jan. 29. For more Logers and then presented them grade teacher) and Becky Hobbie- ration of therapy dogs in schools, E. Bowman, Paul Gidel, Thelma struction April 23. information, contact Dr. Ashley Farm- with a glass plaque. brunken (fourth grade teacher) at not only for reading, but in reduc- Thompson and Catherine Ringgen- Dessert hostesses were Marcia er-Hanson, assistant dean for student The Friend of Education Award, Clark. ing bullying, assisting students berg. Whited and Reed. life and director of civic engagement given annually, recognizes a busi- Loger Comfort Shelties with special needs and improv- During the business session, it The chapter is now in recess un- at BVU, at 712.749.2443 or via e-mail ness or organization who has Clark Elementary ing social skills. Building relation- was noted that the annual fruitcake til March 7. at [email protected]. demonstrated support for student partner school ships, facing challenges with social sale was completed and proceeds achievement by generously giv- “Steve and Deb Loger visit class- and emotional situations are also will go toward scholarships for ing time, talent and/or treasure rooms at Unity, Irving and Clark El- cited by research to show im- Carroll and Kuemper High School to a school or schools within the ementary on a monthly basis with provement with the use of therapy graduates. Simonson graduates from ISU district. The business displays their three certiied comfort ther- dogs in classrooms. The students Several members plan to help Kiley Simonson of Arthur has grad- a culinary arts degree from Iowa the many ways area businesses apy dogs, Toby, Meeka and Sunday. have also been able to give back to serve a dinner to members of the lo- uated from Iowa State University Central Community College and, in can successfully partner with the When they visit our classes, they the Logers, as well as other orga- cal Masonic Lodge and their guests with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2011, she received her associates school district to improve the bring their stories and songs to nizations involved with animals. on Jan. 7. Some will also assist with Family and Consumer Science. degree from Iowa Central Commu- quality of education and promote share with the children.” Together, we have made ‘dog tugs,’ the Masons’ Christmas dinner. In 2010, Simonson earned her nity College. community partnership. “The dogs’ presence helps alle- toys for dogs, and donated them to Associate Matron Sonia Kerns Any Sioux City Community viate stress and anxiety that some shelter dogs in our community. was installing oficer for the closed

School District staff member may students may feel about dogs or “We feel very fortunate to have installation. Assisting her were TM nominate a business or organiza- life in general. The students al- all the Logers: Deb, Steve, Toby, William Dreessen, chaplain; Done- tion for the Friend of Education ways look forward to their visits. Meeka and Sunday, in our lives as ta DeVries, marshal and Leslie Duff, Award who meets the following They know they will be able to sit well as the lives of our students.” organist.

Sticks and stones you eat impacts bone strength as may break my bones … you get older. Make sure your diet Quick. Do you know how many includes calcium and Vitamin D Regan (left) has lived with HIV since 1996. bones are in the human skeleton? found in milk, low-fat dairy prod- Do you know your status? Ask your doctor for a test. If you guessed 206, you are cor- ucts, oily ish, egg yolks, almonds www.stopHIViowa.org rect. The human skeleton supports and leafy green vegetables, like IDPH Iowa Department the body’s frame, and these 206 broccoli. Aim for 1,000 milligrams of Public Health bones have a big job as they protect of calcium and 600 units of Vita- your organs and anchor muscles. min D per day as a guide, but talk to Human bones store minerals like your doctor to be sure you are get- Theatre chairs: Marlo Schoer and Todd Vohs of Holstein check out calcium and phosphorus. Are you ting enough. ODEBOLT SPECIALTY CARE the new State Theatre chairs. (Courier photo by Deb Loger) taking care of your 206 bones? Bones weaken without regular IS NOW HIRING: As we age, our bones start to exercise. Walking, jogging, climb- break down and lose density, which ing stairs and yoga are good ways — Come join our team at Odebolt Specialty Care — can cause osteoporosis and lead to to strengthen your bones. Or, try Applicator training begins Jan. 5 a host of other problems like ankle, dancing, hiking or playing tennis Now hiring for the following: hip and wrist fractures. Millions of for a more vigorous work out. • FT/PT RNs Iowa manure applicators, conine- Find training times and locations Americans suffer from osteoporo- Lifting hand weights, using exer- • FT/PT CNAs ment and commercial, should plan at www.agronext.iastate.edu/im- sis, and one in four men over age 50 cise bands and doing push-ups are • FT/PT Environmental Aide now to complete training to renew mag/mac.html. More information will break a bone as a result. also great ways to build and main- We offer competitive pay plus experience factor, their certiicates by March 1. about applicator certiication is Even more disturbing, one in ev- tain muscles and bone strength. You nurse aide membership benefits (NAHCA), Commercial applicators can take available at www.iowadnr.gov/afo/. ery two women over the age of 50 only get one body in this lifetime, so RN/LPN tuition assistance, generous anniversary bonus, advantage of a Jan. 5 program of- Testing is available at six DNR ield can expect an osteoporosis-type take care of your bones and make health, life, dental and vision insurance & much more. fered from 9 a.m. to noon at 74 Iowa ofices in lieu of training. break in their lifetime. time to exercise 30 minutes a day and three out-of-state locations. The DNR administers the applica- “You are what you eat,” and what in 2016. Apply online or in person! Register with the local Iowa State tor certiication program. In 2015, University Extension and Outreach there were 2,714 commercial and ofice by Dec. 30. 2,350 coninement site certiied ap- Coninement site applicators can plicators in Iowa. ISU Extension and Congratulations ODEBOLT SPECIALTY CARE check the Extension training sched- Outreach provides training oppor- Kiley Simonson Nancy Snyder, Administrator ule for a convenient training time tunities. Certiied applicators must Jill Grote, Business Office Manager and location from Jan. 11 to Feb. 29. complete a training session or pass on your graduations! (712) 668-4867 Seven workshops in February are an exam. [email protected] ICCC Culinary Arts — 2010 designed for applicators who work State law requires certiication www.careinitiatives.org with mostly dry or solid manure for manure applicators who handle, ICCC Associates Degree — 2011 from poultry, cattle or hog opera- transport or apply manure from a ISU Bachelor of Science FCS — 2015 AA/EOE Disability & Vets tions. They are open to both conine- coninement (totally roofed) facility LOVE YA! Not for Profit ment and commercial applicators. with more than 500 animal units. A8 Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Section A • Ida County Courier SPORTS

Ridge View boys win twice, go into Christmas break with 7-0 record Ridge View added two more vic- well in the second half and did a IG pulled to within seven points tories to its win column last week good job of sharing the ball.” on three different occasions, but with decisions over West Monona Jackson Graff netted 17 points could not get any closer. and O-A/BC-IG in boys’ basketball. and had eight assists. Ryan Cur- “Both teams played well,” said The Raptors are 7-0 going into rie had a double double with 12 Tokheim. “Coach (Steve) Brown the Christmas break. Ridge View points and 12 rebounds. He also does a great job, and he had his will be back in action Jan. 4 at blocked three shots. Garret Lamp kids ready to play. They played a Manson-Northwest Webster. had nine points and nine assists. great irst half, but, towards the “We have big aspirations for Quarter scores end of the irst half and in the early this season,” noted Raptor coach RView 20 35 50 —69 second half, our depth was an ad- Dale Tokheim. “At 7-0, we are right WMon. 11 30 38 —56 vantage. We were able to push the where we want to be. It’s nice to be Ridge View stats ball up court and our press wore winning and know that we are still Field goals: 29-56, 52%. Free them down.” learning and have things we can throws: 5-9, 55.5%. Scoring: Garret Lamp provided the Rap- improve on.” Graff, 17; Currie, 12; Lamp, 9; tors with 17 points, ive rebounds, Ridge View 69, WM 56 Wingert, 8; Degen, 8; Else, 8; Fran- four assists and four steals. Ryan Tokheim pointed to unselish ken, 6; Wandrey, 1. Rebounds: 39 Currie chalked up 11 points, seven play and good defense as key fac- (Lamp, 12; Wingert, 7). Assists: rebounds and four blocked shots. tors in his club’s conference win 25 (Lamp, 9; Graff, 8). Steals: 6 Tyler Wingert added 11 points, over West Monona Dec. 15 in Ona- (Lamp, 2). Blocks: 4 (Currie, 3). ive rebounds and four steals. wa. Fouls: 9. Quarter scores The Raptors had eight players Ridge View 68, O-A/BC-IG 54 RView 14 27 46 —68 score points in the game, and six A 12-0 run late in the irst half OABCIG 13 21 35 —54 players recorded assists. and the early part of the second Ridge View stats “West Monona played a great half by the Raptors made the dif- Field goals: 27-59, 46%. Free irst half and shot the ball well in ference in a non-conference win throws: 9-11, 82%. Scoring: the irst half, with six three-point over O-A/BC-IG in Ida Grove Fri- Lamp, 17; Currie, 11; Wingert, shots,” noted Tokheim. “In the sec- day. 11; Graff, 8; Degen, 6; Franken, 5; ond half, we went to a man-to-man With the game knotted at 21-21 Else, 4; Wandrey, 4; Wunschel, 2. defense. Our boys did a nice job late in the second quarter, Ridge Rebounds: 34 (Currie, 7; Graff, 5; of playing tough defense, which View rattled off the inal six points Lamp, 5; Wingert, 5). Assists: 10 slowed them down and helped us of the opening half and the irst (Lamp, 4). Steals: 13 (Lamp, 4; slowly pull away. six points of the second half to Wingert, 4). Blocks: 4 (Currie, 4). “Offensively, we passed the ball build a 33-21 advantage. O-A/BC- Fouls: 16.

Keep away: O-A/BC-IG’s Trey Riessen (14) tries to keep the ball away from Ridge View’s Jackson Graff (5) and Ryan Currie (23) during Ridge View’s 68-54 victory in Ida Grove Friday. Number 22 is O-A/BC-IG’s Cody Durbin. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) Ridge View girls top O-A/BC-IG rival

Ridge View went 1-1 in girls’ one quarter. The game was knot- Ridge View pulled away in the basketball games last week. The ted at 18-18 at halftime and 29-29 second half by outscoring the Fal- victory came over rival O-A/BC-IG after three quarters. cons 10 to four in the third quarter Falcon boys go 1-1 in in Ida Grove Friday. Emily Egger chalked up 10 points and 11 to four in the fourth quar- Ridge View went into its game to lead Ridge View’s offense. ter. against Sioux Central Monday, Dec. Quarter scores Beth Pickhinke and Kinzey Dut- 21 with a 2-5 record overall and RView 12 18 29 —39 ler both recorded eight points 1-3 in the conference. The O-A/ WMon. 10 18 29 —43 for Ridge View. The Raptors shot two-game home stand BC-IG game was a non-conference Ridge View stats 31 percent from the ield. Harlee game. The conference game will Field goals: 18-47, 38%. Free Wagoner pulled down 13 of the O-A/BC-IG picked up a win and zler, 16; Devon Fritz, 16; Schreiber, Brown also gave credit to Ridge be Jan. 15 in Holstein. throws: 2-7, 28.5%. Scoring: Eg- team’s 27 rebounds. a loss in non-conference boys’ bas- 10; Durbin, 9; Riessen, 4; Domenic View. The Sioux Central game was a ger, 10; Wagoner, 8; Pickhinke, Quarter scores ketball play last week. The Falcons Fritz, 2. Rebounds: 32 (Dotzler, “For the most part, we did a girls’ game only and marked the 7; Wiese, 6; Taylor, 2; Mentzer, 2; RView 11 19 29 —40 went into their game with Storm 17). Assists: 14 (Dominic Fritz, 7). great job against their press; we inal game before the Christmas Todd, 2; Dutler, 2. Rebounds: 16 OABCIG 9 19 21 —25 Lake Monday, Dec. 21, with a 3-4 Steals: 6 (Domenic Fritz, 2; Dot- only had about four turnovers,” break. The Raptors will be back on (Wagoner, 6). Assists: 5 (Pickh- Ridge View stats record overall. zler, 2). Blocks: 2 (Schreiber, 1; noted Brown. “The thing we didn’t the court Jan. 7 against Ar-We-Va. inke, 2). Steals: 16 (Egger, 4; Dut- Field goals: 16-51, 31%. Free The Storm Lake game is the last Durbin, 1). Fouls: 11. do was attack the basket hard ler, 4). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 22 throws: 8-18, 44%. Scoring: game for O-A/BC-IG before the RV 68, O-A/BC-IG 54 enough at the end of the press. WM 43, Ridge View 39 Pickhinke, 8; Dutler, 8; Richard, Christmas break. A 12-0 run by Ridge View to Our kids played hard and we were West Monona squeaked out a Ridge View 40, O-A/BC-IG 25 6; Egger, 6; Wagoner, 5; Wiese, 4; O-A/BC-IG 57, N-F 38 close out the irst half and start in the game, but things didn’t go four-point win over Ridge View in Defense was the key for the Rap- Mentzer, 3. Rebounds: 27 (Wag- A strong second half pushed of the second half made the dif- our way. conference action in Onawa Dec. tors as they held the Falcons to six oner, 13). Assists: 10 (Dutler, 3). the Falcons past Newell-Fonda in ference in the Raptors’ 14-point “Ridge View’s depth really wore 15. points in the second half. The game Steals: 9 (Wagoner, 3; Pickhinke, a non-conference contest in Ida win over O-A/BC-IG in Ida Grove us down. They have speed, size Ridge View was up 12-10 after was tied at 19-19 at halftime. 3). Blocks: 1 (Wiese, 1) Fouls: 14 Grove Dec. 15. Friday. on the inside and great shooters. O-A/BC-IG had an 18-8 advan- The game was tied at 21-21 Overall, just a very nice ball club.” tage after one quarter, but N-F when Ridge View went on its 12-0 Devon Fritz inished with 15 pulled to within 25-22 at halftime. run, which consisted of the inal six points for the Falcons. Cody Durbin Falcons outscored in non-league games In the second half, O-A/BC-IG out- points of the irst half and the irst added 13 points and four blocked scored the Mustangs 32 to 16. six points of the second half. The shots. The O-A/BC-IG girls lost a pair of the last for the Falcons before the BC-IG in a non-conference contest “We got off to a good start in the run gave the Raptors a 33-21 lead Friday’s game was a non-confer- non-conference games last week. Christmas break. O-A/BC-IG’s next in Ida Grove Dec. 15. irst quarter and then had about early in the third quarter. O-A/BC- ence contest. The two teams will The setbacks left the Falcons with scheduled game is Jan. 5 at South The Mustangs took control of a four minute lapse in the second IG managed to get the lead down match up again on Jan. 15 in Hol- an overall record of 2-6 heading Central Calhoun County. the game early on a 24-10 lead af- quarter where we gave up the to seven points on three different stein for the conference game. into Monday’s (Dec. 21) game N-F 68, O-A/BC-IG 38 ter one quarter. lead,” noted coach Steve Brown. occasions, but could not get any Quarter scores against Storm Lake. Newell-Fonda, ranked sixth in “We started off the game very “Our turnovers weren’t too bad, closer. OABCIG 13 21 35 —54 The Storm Lake game will be the state in class 1A, defeated O-A/ well offensively and we did a good but most of them came in the sec- “Late in the irst half, we turned R.View 14 27 46 —68 job of getting ball movement in the ond quarter. the ball over a couple of times and, O-A/BC-IG stats half court,” noted O-A/BC-IG coach “We did some growing up in this in the irst two minutes of the sec- Field goals: 21-44 48%. Free Megan Chizek. “We did a better job game. At halftime, we talked about ond half, Ridge View made a run throws: 6-13, 46%. Scoring: De- of handling their full court press getting back to the basics and not because we didn’t back on de- von Fritz, 15; Durbin, 13; Dominic than we have other team’s presses trying to do too much individually. fense,” noted coach Brown. Fritz, 9; Dotzler, 7; Schreiber, 3; this season, which is a huge feat We talked about each player play- “At halftime, we talked about Warnke, 3; Riessen, 2. Rebounds: considering N-F runs an effective ing his role and to not do more getting back to the free throw line 19 (Dominic Fritz, Devon Fritz, press.” than their role. We did that in the to catch up with the clock stopped, Dotzler, Durbin, 3 each). As- The Falcons shot 43 percent second half, and we looked pretty and we did a great job of drawing sists: 12 (Devon Fritz, 4). Steals: from the ield. Bethany Rehse good.” fouls, but our free throws weren’t 7 (Dominic Fritz, 3). Blocks: 5 scored 15 points on seven of 11 Brown added his club did a dropping.” (Durbin, 4). Fouls: 15. two-point shooting. She was one great job on the boards, protecting of four from three-point range. the basketball, executing and get- Quarter scores ting defensive stops in the second OABCIG 10 18 29 —38 half. “It was a good game for us. N-F 24 37 59 —68 The kids played hard, and that is a Hunting, fishing licenses O-A/BC-IG stats good thing.” Field goals: 15-35, 43%. Free Ben Dotzler had a dominating The 2016 Iowa resident hunting option for $12, allowing resident throws: 7-12, 58%. Scoring: game with 16 points and 17 re- and ishing licenses went on sale and nonresident anglers to ish Rehse, 15; Peters, 6; VanDusen, 6; bounds. “Dotzler had a great game Dec. 15. with one additional line in addi- Neville, 5; Fredericks, 4; Buehler, 2. inside. That is something we have The menu of license options tion to the two lines allowed with Rebounds: 29 (Rehse, Reis, Van- been waiting for,” said Brown. includes the popular Outdoor the regular ishing license. Dusen, 6 each). Assists: 9 (Rehse, Devon Fritz added 16 points and Combo annual resident hunting/ Iowa hunting and ishing li- 3). Steals: 4 (Buehler, 2). Blocks: Austin Schreiber tallied 10 points. ishing/habitat combo license for cense fees remain unchanged for 1 (Rehse, 1). Fouls: 9. Quarter scores $47; the Angler’s Special three- 2016. Annual licenses, including RV 40, O-A/BC-IG 25 OABCIG 18 25 43 —57 year ishing license for $53; and those special three-year license O-A/BC-IG’s offense went stag- N-F 8 22 29 —38 the Hunter’s Special three-year purchased in 2013, expire on Jan. nant in the second half of its loss On the run: O-A/BC-IG stats hunting license, with habitat in- 10, 2016. O-A/BC-IG’s Sydney Buehler (10) tries to drive the ball to Ridge View Friday in Ida Grove. Field goals: 24-47, 51%. Free cluded, for $86. Licenses can be purchased on- by Ridge View’s Harlee Wagoner during the Raptors’ 40-25 win in The Falcons scored just six points throws: 7-8, 87.5%. Scoring: Dot- Also available is the Bonus Line line at www.iowadnr.gov. Ida Grove Friday. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) (continued on page A9) Ida County Courier • Section A Wednesday, December 23, 2015 A9

O-A/BC-IG bowlers earn Two O-A/BC-IG first victories of season wrestlers ranked The O-A/BC-IG bowling teams games. Freshman Colin Beng- hosted Le Mars Thursday and ford averaged a 155 for his two O-A/BC-IG gained a split in its by forfeit. •170 Adam Grote won Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/ games. Those are all above their two WVC wrestling duals last by forfeit. •182 Isaac Endrulat Remsen-Union/Remsen St. Mary practice averages. week. The Falcons also placed lost by fall in 1:40. •195 Tyler An- Friday at Ida Bowl. “During the Baker games, we sixth at the Southeast Polk tour- derson won by fall in 3:41. •220 Both teams collected their also bowled exceptionally well. nament Saturday. Jose Hulls lost by fall in :41. •285 first wins of the season when We averaged a 181 for our five Heading into the Christmas Jeren McKibbin won 1-0. they defeated M-M-C/R-U/RSM. Baker games, which is really break the Falcons own a 7-1 dual Westwood 54, O-A/BC-IG 23 The Falcons’ next scheduled good, for as young as we are.” record overall and 5-1 in the con- •106 Krager won 18-2. •113 Hem- match is Jan. 15 against Sioux O-A/BC-IG’s first round var- ference. O-A/BC-IG will be back er won by forfeit. •120 Phillips Central in Spencer. sity scores were Wessel, 413; on the mat Jan. 5. lost by fall in 1:00. •126 Wulf won Netherton, 399; Hare, 356; Rhea, O-A/BC-IG has two wrestlers by fall in 1:52. •132 Faulkenberry Le Mars 354 and Bengford, 310. Austin ranked in the top 10 of their re- won 8-7. •138 Mortensen lost by The Falcon girls and boys lost Behrendsen rolled a 240, but his spective weight classes in class fall in 1:23. •145 Curial lost by fall to Le Mars. The girls’ team came score was not used. 1A. The Predicament lists Jake in :35. •152 Behrendsen lost by up on the short end of a 2,341 to O-A/BC-IG’s Baker games were Wulf seventh at 126 and Kurtis fall in 1:03. •160 Anderson lost by 1,999 score, while the boys fell 197, 153, 182, 189 and 183 for a Krager eighth at 106. The rank- fall in 1:51. •170 Grote won 8-1. 2,934 to 2,736. total of 904. ings were released Dec. 17. •182 Endrulat lost by fall in 1:13. In girls’ competition, O-A/ Thursday duals •195 Anderson lost by fall in 1:47. BC-IG’s round one scoring came M-M-C/RU/RSM The Falcons defeated Lawton- •220 Hulls lost by fall in :31. •285 from Amy Bennett, 293; Alexis The Falcon girls and boys Bronson 55-24 and lost to West- McKibbin lost by fall in 2:57. Renze, 279; Jenna Henderson, hosted Marcus-Meriden-Cleg- wood 55-23 in a double dual in 258; Erin Fineran, 236 and Sel- horn/Remsen-Union/Remsen Lawton Thursday. Southeast Polk tournament ena Dominguez, 223. Kaci Phil- St. Mary at Ida Bowl Friday. The The loss to Westwood was the The Falcons placed sixth out of lips also rolled two games, but girls won by a count of 2,221 to irst dual loss of the season for eight teams at the Red Owens Hol- her scores were not used. 2,110 while the boys won by just Release: O-A/BC-IG’s Dana Wessel sends the ball down the lane dur- O-A/BC-IG. iday Classic hosted by Southeast Bennett and Renze had two 26 pins, 2,457 to 2,431. ing Thursday’s match with Le Mars. Wessel bowled a 413. The Falcons “Unfortunately, the Western Polk High School Saturday. O-A/ games above their practice av- The Falcon girls earned their lost to Le Mars 2,939 to 2,736. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) Valley dual title was decided BC-IG was the smallest school at erages. Henderson and Fineran first win of the season against Thursday,” noted Falcon coach the tournament, which featured had one game above their aver- two losses. O-A/BC-IG’s round Randy Nieman. “Our losing to mainly 2A and 3A schools, includ- ages. one scoring came from Jenna Westwood all but gives them the ing two Des Moines high schools O-A/BC-IG’s round two Baker Henderson, 333; Kim Renze, 318; team title and leaves us battling and one from Cedar Rapids. games were 140, 185, 117, 118 Amy Bennett, 310; Kaci Phillips, for second. As a team, we have to Jake Wulf (17-1) had the team’s and 150 for a total of 710. Three 290 and Alexis Renze, 278. Bai- Ridge View hosts learn damage control. We cannot best individual showing with a of the Baker games were above ley Ross bowled two games, but give up losses for bonus points, second place inish at 126. the team average. Dominguez her score was not used. especially falls. Hopefully, this O-A/BC-IG’s other placings was at a 75 percent mark rate; “We did not have any girl with will help enforce the lesson. were: Phillips, 70 percent; Henderson, a two game series above 300 in dual tournament “We did have some bright mo- Third—Adam Grote (12-4), 63 percent; Renze, 50 percent our first two matches,” noted ments in the duals; Jake Wulf and 170. and Fineran, 40 percent. Christensen. “To have three roll Kurtis Krager continue their win- Fourth—Kurtis Krager (15-2), Coach Roger Christensen not- above 300 in this match was a Ridge View posted a 1-5 dual •113 Ronfeldt won by forfeit.•120 ning ways, and McKinna Faulk- 106; Tyler Anderson (13-6), 195. ed nine of the 15 games were nice step forward and very im- record last week. The run of du- Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 enberry certainly had the match Fifth—Benton Phillips (12-5), above average, and the Baker portant in our win. It was nice als included fourth place in the Else won by fall in :36. •132 of the night when she defeated 120; Jeren McKibbin (12-7), 285. games were much better than to see the girls roll so well. Hen- Raptor dual tournament in Hol- Ridge View lost by forfeit. •138 a former district qualiier from Sixth—Dylan Hemer (11-8), the girls rolled against Denison derson was the medalist for the stein Saturday. Andres Carbajal won by fall in Westwood.” 113; Ethan Mortensen (6-12), the week before. match, and Kim Renze, a fresh- Ridge View’s dual record 1:04. •145 Ehrp lost 8-5. •152 O-A/BC-IG 55, L-B 24 138; David Curiel (1-5), 145; “We are still looking for more man, had a nice debut match.” stands at 4-10 overall and 2-3 in Kenny won by fall in 1:59. •160 •106 Kurtis Krager won by fall in Blake Anderson (12-7), 160; Isaac consistency with our first ball in Henderson, Kim Renze, Ben- the WVC heading into the Christ- Steffens lost by fall in :25. •170 1:29. •113 Dylan Hemer won by Endrulat (7-8), 182. the frame and doing a better job nett and Alexis Renze had two mas break. The Raptors will be Wandrey lost by fall in :38. •182 forfeit. •120 Benton Phillips won Seventh—McKinna Faulken- of picking up our one or two pin games above their practice av- back on the mat Jan. 7. Moeller lost by fall in :38. •195 by forfeit. •126 Jake Wulf won berry (8-9), 132; Devin Behrend- spares. All and all, the girls took erages. Phillips rolled one game Ridge View’s Kyle Schiernbeck Kyle Schiernbeck lost by fall in 15-6. •132 Ethan Mortensen lost sen (5-13), 152; Jose Huls (1-5), a nice step forward, and we will above her practice average. is ranked 10th in the state in class 3:14. •220 Pickhinke won by fall by fall in :59. •138 McKinna Faulk- 220. look to keep some of that mo- Christensen said the second 1A at 195 pounds by The Predic- in 1:07. •285 Ridge View lost by enberry won by forfeit. •145 Da- Southeast Polk won the team mentum when we meet M-M-C/ game of the individual games ament. The ranking is as of Dec. forfeit. vid Curial lost by fall in :47. •152 championship with 321 points. RU-RSM.” was a “very good team effort,” 17. Ridge View tournament Devin Behrendsen won by fall in The Falcons placed sixth with 138 On the boys’ side, coach Kurt which took the Falcons from 68 Duals Ridge View placed fourth at its 4:49. •160 Blake Anderson won points. Hofmeister noted, despite the pins down to 66 pins up. The Ridge View dropped a double own dual tournament Saturday loss to Le Mars, his bowlers con- match was tight going into the dual to West Monona in confer- with a 1-3 record. Individually, tinue to bowl well. Baker games, where O-A/BC-IG ence competition and to Wood- Andres Carbajal had a 4-0 record “It is great to see our young prevailed 692 to 647. bine in a non-conference event at 138. guys bowling so well,” said Hof- O-A/BC-IG’s round two Baker Dec. 17 in Onawa. Ridge View’s lone team vic- meister. “Freshman Dana Wessel games were 111, 162, 158, 113 WM 44, Ridge View 33 tory Saturday came over Sioux more about— led the way during the individu- and 148. Three of the Baker •106 Austin Ronfeldt won by for- City West by a score of 54-30. al games, bowling a 413 for his games were above the team av- feit. •113 Ridge View lost by for- The Raptors lost to Alta-Aurelia, two games, a 206 average. Blake erage. Kim Renze was at a 70 feit. •120 Ridge View lost by for- 51-24; Coon Rapids-Bayard, 46- . . .O-A/BC-IG girls basketball Netherton averaged a 200 for percent mark rate; Henderson, feit. •126 Lance Else won by fall 34 and to South Central Calhoun his two games. Netherton has 67 percent; Alexis Renze and in 5:22. •132 Felipe Carbajal lost County, 47-22. (continued from page A8) The game was a non-conference bowled very consistently for us Phillips, 60 percent; Bennett, 38 by fall in 2:32. •138 Andres Car- The final team standings were in the second half. contest. The conference game be- this year. As our only senior, he percent and Ross, 0 percent. bajal won 5-2. •145 Tyler Ehrp So. Cal., 4-0; A-A, 3-1; CR-B, 2-2; “We played well in the irst have tween the two teams will be Jan. has really been the leader of this “It was nice to get a win, but, lost by fall in 1:40. •152 Zach Ridge View, 1-3 and West, 0-4. both offensively and defensively, 15 in Holstein. team. even more so, it was nice to see Kenny lost 10-4. •160 Cameron Individual results for Ridge but came out in the second half Quarter scores “Freshman Devin Hare and the girls bowl better. We have Steffens lost by fall in 3:33. •170 View were: Austin Ronfeldt, 3-1, and just could not get our offense OABCIG 9 19 23 —25 sophomore Cole Rhea averaged taken nice strides since our first Caden Wandrey lost by fall in :57. 106; Lance Else, 2-2, 132; Carba- going,” said coach Parker. R.View 11 19 29 —40 a 178 and a 177 for their two match and will try to maintain •182 Trentin Moeller lost 15-0. jal, 4-0, 138; Tyler Ehrp, 2-2, 145; The game was tied 19-19 at half- O-A/BC-IG stats that momentum over our holi- •195 Kyle Schiernbeck won by Zach Kenny, 2-2, 152; Cameron time. Ridge View pulled away with Field goals: 10-41, 24%. Free day break,” said Christensen. fall in 1:33. •220 Alex Pickhinke Steffens, 1-3, 160; Caden Wan- a 10 to four scoring advantage in throws: 3-11, 27%. Scoring: The JV girls, 2-0, won their won by fall in 4:46. •285 Evan drey, 2-2, 170; Trentin Moeller, the third quarter and an 11 to two Rehse, 11; Neville, 9; Peters, 2; match 1,800-1,217. Sarah Cot- Else won by forfeit. 2-2, 182; Alex Pickhinke, 3-1, difference in the inal period. VanDusen, 2; Brotherson, 1. Re- ton had the high individual se- Woodbine 51, Ridge View 30 195/220; Kyle Schiernbeck, 1-0, As a team, O-A/BC-IG shot 24 bounds: 27 (Neville, 8). Assists: ries with 276. •106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. 195 and Evan Else, 1-0, 285. percent from the ield. Bethany 4 (Buehler, Peters, Rehse, Van- Boys’ coach Kurt Hofmeister Rehse scored 11 points, all in the Dusen, 1 each). Steals: 11 (Rehse, said his varsity club was able irst half, to lead O-A/BC-IG. Ken- 4; Buehler, 3). Blocks: 3 (Reis, win its first match of the season zie Neville was the top rebounder Rehse, VanDusen, 1 each). Fouls: even though it didn’t bowl as with eight. 18. well as it had in earlier match- es. Missouri and Big Sioux River “We did not bowl as well, but it was good enough to get a close win,” said Hofmeister. “After the paddlefish license on sale individual round, we only held a Bowling Scores 10 pin lead. We did not have a Anglers can purchase the spe- gov or by calling 800-367-1188. good first game, and fell behind cial Missouri and Big Sioux River A resident license sells for $22. by 13 pins. Our second game paddlefish license now through Anglers must also have a valid WEDNESDAY NIGHT Cathy Loof 179 Rupp Tire 2661 LADIES’ LEAGUE Danielle Nelson 174 Schau Towing 2556 was better and we got our 10 Jan. 31. A limited number of pad- Iowa fishing license. The Mis- First State Bank 216.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Gorden’s Body Shop 2472 pin lead back. Our third game dlefish licenses, 950 resident and souri and Big Sioux rivers pad- Barry Motor 201 Danielle Nelson 517 COMMERCIAL LEAGUE was good enough to build a 43 Horn Physicians 197 Tracy Johnson 508 Ida Bowl 211 50 nonresident, are available. dlefish season runs from March United Bank of Iowa 187.5 Alyssa Kacmarynski 457 Byron Originals 210.5 pin lead and we were able to This is the second year Iowans 1 to April 15. GOMACO 181 HIGH TEAM GAME RP Pork 187 hold on from there.” Bye 97 Farmers Coop 610 Goettsch Farms 168 have the opportunity to fish for The license, harvest tag, regu- HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Kin Pins 610 Da Ham Bones 161 During the individual round, paddlefish on the Missouri and lations and survey card will be Tammie Dausel 190 Farmers Coop 598 Red Power 142.5 Cole Rhea led the way with a Big Sioux rivers. The paddlefish mailed to purchasers in Febru- Zolene Streck 188 HIGH TEAM SERIES HIGH MEN’S GAME Claudia Livermore 171 Farmers Coop 1792 Dale Wilson 236 360 for his two games, for a 180 season was opened on these riv- ary. The postage paid survey card HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Kin Pins 1743 Jeff Miesner 233 average. Blake Netherton (344) ers March 1, 2015 after being helps the Iowa DNR evaluate the Zolene Streck 516 Rod’s Fertilizer 1598 Kory Schmidt 231 averaged a 172. Devin Hare Dawn Ortner 447 CLASSIC LEAGUE HIGH MEN’S SERIES closed since 1986 due to con- success of the paddlefish season. Tammie Dausel 434 Sunset Upholsteery 274.5 Dale Wilson 645 (321) and Dana Wessel (318) cerns of habitat loss and declin- Anglers are asked to report their HIGH TEAM GAME Community Bank 274 Dan Hoffman 635 both averaged about a 160 for Horn Physicians 635 Christie Real Estate 257.5 Kurt Hofmeister 618 ing population numbers. The paddlefish trips and number of First State Bank 589 Rupp Tire 241.5 HIGH WOMEN’S GAME their two games and Colin Beng- paddlefish slot limit on the Mis- paddlefish caught and released Barry Motor 569 Gorden’s Body Shop 199 Linda Martin 192 ford (301) averaged a 150 for souri River requiring the release and if they harvested a paddle- HIGH TEAM SERIES Schau Towing 193.5 Dawn Paulsen 172 his two games. Austin Behrend- Barry Motor 1623 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Melinda Peters 162 Falcon bowler: Amy Bennett of of all 35-45 inch fish protects the fish. Horn Physicians 1614 Charlie Luke 237 HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES sen (258) also averaged a 129 First State Bank 1544 Alex Newman 235 Linda Martin 541 the O-A/BC-IG bowling team fo- primary breeding stock. The Iowa DNR received 137 for his two games. Iowa anglers purchased nearly survey cards from last year’s sea- THURSDAY NIGHT Kory Dausel 212 Dawn Paulsen 464 cuses on where she wants to roll WOMEN’S LEAGUE HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Nicole Mahlberg 458 “All of those scores are pretty 700 special paddlefish licenses son. Anglers averaged just over Farmers Coop 225.5 Charlie Luke 631 HIGH TEAM GAME the ball during the Falcons’ loss close to what the boys, practice Rod’s Fertilizer 220 Alex Newman 627 Goettsch Farms 1019 last year. All 50 nonresident spe- four paddlefish trips last year. United Bank of Iowa 173.5 Kory Dausel 585 Byron Originals 998 to Le Mars Thursday in Ida Grove. averages are,” noted Hofmeister. cial licenses were sold. The mean length of fish harvested Hanson Auto 167.5 HIGH TEAM GAME Red Power 858 Bennett had the Falcon girls’ top O-A/BC-IG’s Baker games were Anglers must purchase the last year was 32.4 inches. Forty- Hemer’s 164.5 Rupp Tire 919 HIGH TEAM SERIES Kin Pins 129 Schau Towing 898 Byron Originals 2946 individual score of 293. (Courier 139, 157, 172, 167 and 178 for a special paddlefish license on the eight percent of respondents re- HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Gorden’s Body Shop 858 Goettsch Farms 2909 photo by Mike Thornhill) total of 813. DNR website at www.iowadnr. ported harvesting a paddlefish. Danielle Nelson 187 HIGH TEAM SERIES Red Power 2493 A10 Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Section A • Ida County Courier The story of Christmas rom time to time, as those who were trying to take the Christmas approaches, child’s life are dead.” I love to pull out one of So, he got up, took the child and my sons’ board books his mother and went to the land and read it to them. The book, of Israel. But, when he heard that written by Joseph Slate entitled Archelaus was reigning in Judea “Who is Coming To Our House,” in place of his father, Herod, he gives a glimpse of what hap- was afraid to go there. Having pened in the barn over 2,000 been warned in a dream, he with- years ago. drew to the district of Galilee, and “Who is coming to our he went and lived in a town called house?” Nazareth. So was fulfilled what “Someone, someone,” says out of you will come a ruler who was said through the prophets: Mouse. will be the shepherd of my people “He will be called a Nazarene.” Who is that someone? Israel.’” Then, Herod called the While I’ve recited these words As Christmas approaches just Magi secretly and found out from from the Bible to our readers for a few short days ahead, I’ll recite them the exact time the star had the past several years, I’d like to Matthew 1:18-2:12 of the New appeared. He sent them to Beth- share something that my wife, International Version. lehem and said, “Go and make a Jill, has started a few years ago This is how the birth of Jesus careful search for the child. As with our two boys. Christ came about: His mother soon as you find him, report to Philip, age 9, and Benjamin, Mary was pledged to be married me, so that I too may go and wor- age 7, are just beginning to un- to Joseph, but before they came ship him.” derstand the meaning of Christ- together, she was found to be After they had heard the king, mas. with child through the Holy Spir- they went on their way, and As we discuss Jesus at home it. Because Joseph, her husband, the star they had seen in the with our children, we remind was a righteous man and did not east went ahead of them until them that Christmas isn’t just want to expose her to public dis- it stopped over the place where Live nativity: St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek held its annual live nativity Sunday, Dec. 6, about the gifts under the Christ- grace, he had in mind to divorce the child was. When they saw the mas tree, nor is it just about as part of Battle Creek’s holiday event. Meyer Petting Zoo of Holstein provided the animals. (Courier her quietly. But, after he had con- star, they were overjoyed. the Christmas music playing on photo by Deb Loger) sidered this, an angel of the Lord On coming to the house, they the radio; it’s truly about Jesus’ appeared to him in a dream and saw the child with his mother, birthday. said, “Joseph, son of David, do not Mary, and they bowed down and Like recent years, again this be afraid to take Mary home as worshiped him. Then, they opened year, my wife has decided, along Obituary your wife, because what is con- their treasures and presented him with our kids, to make a birth- ceived in her is from the Holy with gifts of gold and of incense day cake for Jesus. The cake will Spirit. She will give birth to a and of myrrh. And, having been be treated just like any other To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website son, and you are to give him the warned in a dream not to go back birthday cake. It’ll be loaded name Jesus, because he will save to Herod, they returned to their (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our ofice. with frosting, sprinkles as the his people from their sins.” country by another route. kids help her decorate it, and, of All this took place to fulfill When they had gone, an angel Thomas L. “Tom” O’Brien course, a few candles. what the Lord had said through of the Lord appeared to Joseph in June 19, 1934 – Dec. 11, 2015 It got me to thinking about how the prophet: “The virgin will be a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take truly important this tradition BATTLE CREEK – Services for until settling down and making Creek. with child and will give birth to the child and his mother and es- can become. The idea of decorat- Thomas L. “Tom” O’Brien, 81, of their home in Battle Creek. Also surviving are his a son, and they will call him Im- cape to Egypt. Stay there until ing a cake, putting on the frost- Battle Creek were Dec. 16, 2015, Tom owned a business for grandchildren: Tonya Sohm manuel” — which means, “God I tell you, for Herod is going to ing and sprinkles, along with the at First several years. Later, Tom was and iancé, Larry Hein, Kaylinn with us.” search for the child to kill him.” candles, will help to ingrain in Presbyterian employed as a salesman for Con Schlender, Trisha (Jeremiah) When Joseph woke up, he did So, he got up, took the child and our kids how truly important it Church Agra and as a manager for a coop Kruckenberg, Kandi (Drew) what the angel of the Lord had his mother during the night and is to remember Jesus, not just at in Battle and worked at Terra in Mapleton. Stanford, Tara O’Brien, Kris Van commanded him and took Mary left for Egypt, where he stayed our traditional candlelight ser- Creek. The He most recently worked as weed Houten, Tate (Kathy) Van Houten home as his wife. But, he had no until the death of Herod. And, so vices, but by celebrating at home Rev. Kevin commissioner for Ida County, from and Hope (Tyler) Bleckwehl. union with her until she gave was fulfilled what the Lord had with each other. We make a cake J. Freese which he retired in 1992. Additional survivors include birth to a son. And, he gave him said through the prophet: “Out for all of our family members as oficiated. In his free time, he enjoyed his great-grandchildren: Brady the name Jesus. of Egypt, I called my son.” their birthdays arrive each year; Burial was hunting and ishing with his son, Schlender, Kelsey Schlender, After Jesus was born in Bethle- When Herod realized that he why shouldn’t we celebrate with in Mount Tom, and grandchildren. He also Bryce Schlender, Tyler Sohm, hem in Judea, during the time of had been outwitted by the Magi, cake on Christmas, too? Jesus is Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek. enjoyed camping, daily coffee Zane Sohm, Brennen Sohm, Trey King Herod, Magi from the east he was furious, and he gave or- a part of our family, too. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral with the guys, watching football, Kruckenberg, Shalea Kruckenberg, came to Jerusalem and asked, ders to kill all the boys in Beth- And, so, back to Slate’s book…. Home in Battle Creek was in charge motorcycle riding with friends, Brynlee Stanford, Camryn Van “Where is the one who has been lehem and its vicinity who were “Who is coming to our house?” of arrangements. goling and playing baseball and Houten, Calen Van Houten, Grace born king of the Jews? We saw his two years old and under, in ac- “Mary and Joseph,” whispers He died Dec. 11 at Horn Memorial softball and was an excellent Bleckwehl, Paige Bleckwehl and star in the east and have come to cordance with the time he had Mouse. Hospital in Ida Grove. dancer. In his younger years, Tom Curtis Bleckwehl; a brother, Gerry worship him.” learned from the Magi. Then, “Welcome, welcome to our Thomas Leland O’Brien was born was an outstanding pitcher who (Arlene) O’Brien; a brother-in-law, When King Herod heard this, what was said through the proph- house.” June 19, 1934, to William Henry was offered to play with the White Eugene Tolstedt; and many nieces, he was disturbed, and all Jerusa- et Jeremiah was fulfilled: “A voice Merry Christmas and Happy Thomas and Marvel Inez (Nichols) Sox. nephews, extended family and lem with him. When he had called is heard in Ramah, weeping and Holidays to all of you, our loyal O’Brien. He was dedicated as an Tom was always the irst one to friends. together all the people’s chief great mourning, Rachel weeping readers. My family and I would infant and then baptized in 1954 offer to help others when needed. Tom was preceded in death priests and teachers of the law, for her children and refusing to like to wish you nothing but the at First Presbyterian Church in He served on the Battle Creek by his parents, Thomas and Inez he asked them where the Christ be comforted, because they are best of health and good will in Battle Creek. Ambulance for many years. O’Brien; a daughter, Vickie Neville; was to be born. “In Bethlehem no more.” 2016. Thomas attended schools in Left to cherish his memory are a brother, Marvin O’Brien; and a in Judea,” they replied, “for this After Herod died, an angel of Ryan L. Harvey, of Hampton, is Sioux City, Allen, Neb., and Sioux his loving wife, Jeannette O’Brien sister-in-law, Bev O’Brien. is what the prophet has written: the Lord appeared in a dream the president and CEO for Mid- Center. On June 27, 1954, Thomas of Battle Creek; and his children: Condolences may be sent online “’But you, Bethlehem, in the land to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get America Publishing Corporation. married Jeannette Tolstedt. The Tom O’Brien and Cheryl to www.christensenvanhouten. of Judah, are by no means least up, take the child and his mother He can be reached at ryanharvey. couple briely lived in California (Marc) Van Houten, all of Battle com. among the rulers of Judah; for and go to the land of Israel, for [email protected] Church Directory ~ Battle Creek ~ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Kevin Freese Rev. Randy Cormeny Rev. Randy Cormeny, Interim 600 3RD ST. - 712-365-4938 602 5TH ST. - 712-365-4477 STORY AVE. - 712-365-4328 Please notify our off ice if your Sunday service times change. Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 10:25 a.m. Sunday school Call 712-364-3131 10:30 a.m. fellowship 8:30 a.m. education hour 11 a.m. worship The deadline is noon Thursday prior to Wednesday publication. 10:40 a.m. Sunday school ~ Ida Grove ~ ~ Galva ~

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SILVER CREEK ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Father Richard Ball Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors Pastor Kristin Boysen Paul Egger, Pastor 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 300 CRAWFORD ST. - 712-282-4361 Pastor Kristin Boysen 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Sunday Sunday Saturday – 5 p.m. confessions; 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. worship – 10:30 a.m. worship 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 – 9 a.m. Bible class Sunday Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship – 9 a.m. worship 10 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 Curtis Benson, Pastor 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 ~ Arthur ~ FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school Chris Schroder, Pastor Sunday of the month & adult Bible study 10:30 a.m. worship EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship Glen Lozier, Pastor – 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, CLP Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; COUNSEL CATHOLIC 4TH & MAIN - 712-364-3829 10:30 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. prayer meeting Father Richard Ball Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. AWANA/Jr.-Sr. High youth 513 MUELLER ST. - 12-368-4755 10:30 a.m. worship & then fellowship coff ee Bible study/prayer Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass

Christensen- IDA GROVE Ida Grove, Food Pride Van Houten Battle FRESH MARKET & DELI Funeral Homes Creek, Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Danbury, Every Day Member Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 Morningside FDIC “caring for families of this Odebolt Rupp Tire Shop 712-364-3365 & Ida Grove Healthcare Community Ida Grove, Arthur, Carroll, Charter Oak, Ida Grove area since 1908” PLUS+ Ida Grove, IA “Where caring is the biggest Churdan, Denison, Fort Dodge, Glidden, Insurance For Every Need Manufacturer of Mapleton Member FDIC 712-364-3174 Jack Rupp - Owner part of care giving” Harlan, Kiron, Lake City, Lohrville, Odebolt, 712-364-3311 Joshua & Christie ShoreLand’r & ShoreStation Rockwell City, Schleswig, Storm Lake Ida Grove, Iowa 712-364-2774 Van Houten Hwy. 59 & 175 • Ph. 712-364-3739 Ida Grove Ida County Courier • Section A Wednesday, December 23, 2015 A11 Lake Riders Saddle Club holds awards banquet

The Lake Riders Saddle Club ers. ,contact President Will Reiling at held its 2015-year end awards For more information on the 712-676-2250. New members are banquet on Dec. 6 in Ida Grove. Lake Riders Saddle Club events, always welcome. The Lake Riders Saddle Club, Lake View, was organized in April 1965 to promote horseback riding, com- munity service and having fun. The club currently has 46 mem- bers from the surrounding area. The club participates in parades in surrounding towns and hosts Summer Fun Days at the local club grounds. Each summer, the club has several trail rides in the area, which are all open to the public. The club has taken part in the Pony Express Ride for Camp Sun- nyside for more than 30 years, to collect money for disabled chil- dren and adults so they may attend camp for one week, free of charge, each summer. The Lake Riders Saddle Club has raised more than $100,000 for Pony Express. Belonging to the Lake Riders Saddle Club is a family affair, with children, parents and grandpar- Special awards: Two special awards were presented at the Lake Award winners: Individuals receiving awards at the Lake Riders Saddle Club awards banquet were, ents all taking part in the activi- Riders Saddle Club awards banquet Dec. 6. Receiving awards were front from left—Gabby Hamann (second place peewee), Sam Reiling (first place peewee) and Silvia ties. Leah Godbersen, special award buckle for going above and beyond Buns (third place peewee). Back row—Ahren VanDusen (second place junior), Tabitha Demers (first Award winners accumulated place junior), Cody Demers (first place senior) and Will Reiling (second place senior). Erin Nielsen (third points by competing in Summer for the club success, and Devin Jepsen, veteran award buckle for Fun Days, riding in parades and representing the club this summer and showing patriotism toward place junior) and Kacie Bodholdt (third place senior) also received awards. Award divisions are: pee- helping with local club fundrais- the club, community and country. (Photo submitted) wee-age nine and under, juniors-ages 10-16 and seniors 17 and up. (Photo submitted) Counties may sign up now to evaluate animal confinement sites

Counties interested in evaluat- been achieved. The county then tection Commission. ing proposed animal feeding facili- submits a recommendation to the County boards of supervisors ties must adopt and submit a con- DNR on the permit application,” may approve the resolutions at any struction evaluation resolution to said Ken Hessenius, the DNR’s ani- time, but must mail resolutions be- the DNR between Jan. 1 and 31. mal feeding operations enforce- tween Jan. 1 and 31, 2016, to Jerah About 87 counties pass a resolu- ment coordinator. Sheets at the DNR, 502 E. Ninth St., tion each year, which allows them Producers in counties that ile Des Moines, Iowa 50319, email to to review construction permit ap- the resolutions must meet higher [email protected] or fax plications required for larger to- standards than permitted sites in to 515-725-8202. Sign-ups in Jan- tally roofed animal feeding opera- other counties. They must earn uary apply to permit applications tions (coninements). points on a master matrix by received in the following February The master matrix develop- choosing a site and using practices through January of 2017. ment, submittal and approval pro- that reduce effects on the environ- For historical information on cess allows applicants and county ment and the community. counties that adopted resolutions, supervisors to discuss options for Counties that participate in the check the DNR website at www. RV quiz bowl teams: Ridge View High School quiz bowl teams competed in the South O’Brien Wolver- site selection, facility type and master matrix process may accom- iowadnr.gov/afo and search for ine Quiz Bowl tournament Dec. 12 in Paullina. Members of the varsity and junior varsity teams are, front management. pany the DNR on site visits to pro- master matrix. from left—Anna Schmitt, Jill Galvin, Autumn Fox, Natasha Madsen and Reuben DeLaO. Back: Amanda “County supervisors review the posed locations. The county board Additional information is avail- Bruns, Andrew Snyder, Braleigh Schossow, Brady Meyer and Chris Gardner. (Photo submitted) master matrix items selected by of supervisors may also appeal the able from the Iowa State Associa- the applicant and determine if a DNR’s preliminary approval of a tion of Counties at www.iowacoun- passing score for the matrix has permit to the Environmental Pro- ties.org/. Area quiz bowl teams compete in tournament Area high school quiz bowl teams teams. oficial tournament results, with MAPLE RIVER competed in the South O’Brien Wol- Team members include: Gable a record of 3-1. The junior var- See a photo verine Quiz Blow tournament Dec. Sohm, Nathan Masters, Lindsey sity team had a 1-3 record. Varsity 12 in Paullina. Kruse and Alexia Thomas.Janet members were Braleigh Schossow, in the paper APARTMENTS After four rounds of play, the Christensen coaches the team. Andrew Snyder, Brady Meyer, Reu- or online O-A/BC-IG Falcons’ record was 3-1. The team’s next competition is ben DeLaO and Amanda Bruns. AFFORDABLE HOUSING They had the second highest point Jan. 16 for the KCAU/Morningside Junior varsity team members you want to Offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, refrigerator and stove, total for 3-1 teams and narrowly preliminary event. were Jill Galvin, Anna Schmitt, Au- resident-controlled heat, onsite laundry & handicap units. missed qualifying for the semii- The Ridge View varsity team re- tumn Fox, Natasha Madsen and hang on nals. They inished ifth out of 22 ceived eighth place, according to Chris Gardner. your wall? ~ RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE ~ APPPLICLICAATTIONIONS AVAVAIILALABBLLEE AT: Give us a call at the 1108 FIFTH ST., IDA GROVE, IA Ida County OR CALL 712.792.7800 Courier & Reminder 712.364.3131 “This institution is an St. Anthony, Carroll Rec Center equal opportunity provider and employer.” www.keywaymanagement.com launch ‘Live Healthy Program’ The Chronic Care Center at St. The second class, conducted by points through assignments such Anthony Regional Hospital, in St. Anthony Dietitians Sasha Bloy- as food or exercise journaling. conjunction with the Carroll Rec- er, RD, LD and Krista Heuton, RD, Class members will be divided reation Center, will launch Car- LD, will focus on healthy eating into two teams, and the winning roll’s irst-ever Live Healthy pro- and portion control. Deb Adams, team at the end of the month will gram Jan. 6. The four-week class ARNP, St. Anthony Chronic Care receive a prize. is structured to promote healthy Center director, and Deb Dieter, The one-hour Live Healthy pro- lifestyle choices for adults. RN, certiied diabetes educator, gram will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Each hands-on, interactive will conduct the third class on Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and class will be led by a trained strategies that build motivation, 27. For information on registra- professional. The irst class will the key to maintaining a wellness tion and fees, contact Adams at In the Spirit of Christmas! focus on exercise, an introduc- plan. In the inal session, all edu- (712) 794-5901 or Kiger at (712) tion to the Rec Center, a review cators will be on-hand to discuss 792-5400. Pre-registration is re- Jordan Else donated 18” of hair to wigs for kids. The day after Christmas in 2012, Jordan’s Grandma of exercise classes and equip- goal setting and next steps. This quired, and registration is limited Donna (Sorenson) Else was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. With no possibility of a cure, ment available, as well as basic includes health coach instruc- to 25. Participants may pre-reg- Jordan was compelled to do something. He shared with his Grandmother the plan to grow and donate exercise instruction. The session tion, developing realistic action ister in the St. Anthony Chronic his hair so that someone may enjoy a lovely blonde wig after the devastating loss of hair due to will be led by Susan Glass, MS, St. plans and building an individual Care Center or at the Rec Cen- treatments. Anthony exercise physiologist, wellness plan. ter. The program will be offered For almost three years, Jordan endured the stigma of “hippie” etc., for his choice to grow his hair. and McKenzie Kiger, recreation Program participants will en- twice annually, both in January His sister Brittney (Else) Wiltse and brother in-law Jason Wiltse accepted this commitment to grow his superintendent. gage in a weekly challenge to earn and September. hair and welcomed Jordan and his hair to be a part of their wedding party on 7/19/2014. On November 24, 2015, Alissa Rheinschmidt at Second Street Station in Holstein, had the honor of cutting the locks to be donated. She gave Jordan a style well deserved of such a compassionate, handsome young man. 214 Main St. Keep in mind that donated hair must be free from the damage caused by blow drying, color or Lamination Ida County treated hair. Jordan’s hair was purposefully grown and cared for in such a manner to be donated. Courier & Reminder Ida Grove, IA Thank you Jordan!! Merry Christmas 2015. Proud parents: Tom & Debby Else. May everyone pray for Service 51445 an end to all cancer. Please make sure no one is made to pay for donated wigs. Ask for information at available (712) 364.3131 Second Street Station in Holstein, IA. A12 Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Section A • Ida County Courier

Healthy Iowans Plan outlines health priorities The Iowa Department of Public sions are due by Feb. 29. nearly two years of work by more Health (IDPH) has begun develop- To help in identifying priority than 500 members in advisory ment of the most comprehensive health issues, IDPH partnered with committees and task forces, state health needs assessment ever the University of Iowa, College of departments, local public health undertaken by the department. A Public Health’s Center for Public agencies, non-proit associations, statewide effort designed to help Health Statistics on the 2015 State universities, and professional as- Iowans live longer, healthier, more Health Proile for Iowa. The pro- sociations. You can access Iowa’s productive lives will be outlined in ile has data for 10 health-related most recent plan and the progress the Healthy Iowans: Iowa’s Health topics, including access to quality made thus far at http://idph.iowa. Improvement Plan 2017-21. health services, acute and chronic gov/healthy-iowans/plan. A needs assessment, scheduled diseases, injury, and mental health, The updated Healthy Iowans for January through May 2016, will among others. The proile is avail- plan will be released in 2017. compile input from local health able at http://bit.ly/1TSjqky. To sign up for more information agencies, IDPH advisory commit- The most recent Healthy Iowans about Healthy Iowans and related tees, and about 170 stakeholder statewide plan, irst published in issues, send a blank e-mail to join- groups. In addition, individual Io- May 2012, was the culmination of [email protected]. wans are invited to recommend health issues needing priority at- tention. Recommendations may be made through a form available on the IDPH website at http://idph. Donation: Ridge View National Honor Society members presented St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Net- iowa.gov/healthy-iowans. Submis- work a check for $200. The funds were raised through the sale of “Boo Bags” at Halloween. Each of the officers of the National Honor Society will have a project this year. NHS president Kaylee Blenner was Have in charge of the “Boo Bag” project. The sponsor for the Ridge View NHS is Kris Kistenmacher. Front row from left—Amy Derby from the Children’s Network and Blenner. Second row—Megan Wiese, Afton HIGH RADON in Your Home? Wulf, Hannah Feilmeier, Taylor Muckey, Brooke Hoeppner, Emily Egger and Sage Bennett. Back row— – CONTACT – Ryan Cougill, Joe Kenny, Peyton Boyle, Grant Anderson and Braden Else. (Photo submitted) NULLE CONSTRUCTION State Licensed 712.364.3571 Vaccinations, healthy behaviors FREE ESTIMATES SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: prevent spread of seasonal illnesses RADON CAUSES LUNG CANCER

The Iowa Department of Public rovirus or Shigella are also an in- prepare food for others, since you Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans creased concern during the holi- can still spread these illnesses, Ida Grove Kiwanis that vaccinations and healthy be- days. “Anyone with diarrhea or even after you start feeling better. haviors are the best ways to pre- vomiting should not be handling Symptoms of both norovirus vent the spread of illness during any food items, regardless of how and Shigella illness include nau- this holiday season. well they wash their hands,” said sea, vomiting, diarrhea, and low- “There is still time to get a lu Quinlisk. “That rule is important grade fever. If ill, the most impor- vaccination to offer protection whether you’re cooking for two or tant thing to do is stay home and over the holidays,” said IDPH 200, whether it’s a regular family keep drinking luids. THANK YOU Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quin- meal or at a restaurant.” For more information on inlu- lisk. “As people gather for meals Anyone with diarrhea should enza, visit http://idph.iowa.gov/ and parties, they’re more likely to stay home from school, daycare, cade/disease-information/inlu- spread illness around. Receiving work or other events to help stop enza. We would like to thank our Event Sponsors, Donors, Sheila, the lu vaccine will help you stay the spread to others. It’s also im- For more about foodborne ill- Ida Grove Skate Palace and all who attended for supporting us healthy to enjoy all the festivities, portant that anyone who has been nesses, see http://idph.iowa.gov/ and helping make our second ChristmasBALL a tremendous success. and will also keep you from mak- recently sick with diarrhea not cade/foodborne-illness. ing others sick.” IDA GROVE KIWANIS MEMBERS: This is especially important dur- ing family gatherings that infants, Amber Ladwig Duane Ernst Morris Hurd those with chronic diseases, or el- Angela Scales Jared Schmidt Pat Phillips derly individuals might attend. In- Bruce Snell Jeff Buehler Peter Goldsmith Chad Lierman Jeff Kelley Ray Netherton fants younger than six months of Chris Nichols Joe Cutshall Rhett Leonard age are not old enough to receive Wishing you the Merriest Christmas Cyndi Rock-Raasch Josh Van Houten Richard Salcido the inluenza vaccine, so they are Dan Remer Kandice Moore Ryan Goodman at a higher risk of catching the lu Deb Ulrich Kevin Taylor Terry Kenealy & all the best in the New Year. Dennis & Deb Clausen Laurel Boerner Tony Bennett from someone else, and they have Doug Clough Marcia Fehring Wade Harriman the highest chance of being hospi- Doug Schmidt Mary Ellen Carr talized if they get ill. If you are ill Times we will be with lu-like symptoms during the CLOSED for the holidays: DONATION ITEMS DONATED BY: holidays, you need to stay home and away from others. Adams Motor Company Ida Grove Country Club Rentals Treasures & More The lu vaccine is plentiful and December 24 and 25 • January 1 American Popcorn Ida Grove Food Pride Reynold’s Clothing widely available and is recom- Aunt B’s Ida Grove Kiwanis Riddle’s Jewelry Ida Liquor Ryan & Dana Goodman mended for everyone six months BC Bakery WWreckerrecker Cenex Iowa Athletic Field Construction SC Bandits of age and older. While the lu vac- SServiceervice Christensen Van Houten Funeral Services Jim & Judy Andresen SC Explorers cine is the best defense against SCHAU TOWING AAvailablevailable SCHAU RECYCLING Dale and Kathy Edsen Just Relax Massage - SC Musketeers Tickets 2244 Hours getting inluenza, it’s also impor- & SALVAGE, INC. Hours RECYCLING METAL Dennis & Deb Clausen Megan Ackerman Sharon Godbersen Dollar General, Mapleton Kayli Hahn Simmons’ Construction tant to take personal actions to SCRAP IS OUR BUSINESS & CONSERVING RESOURCES Kent & Jill Godbersen (Scott and Shari) help prevent the spread of illness. 5936 260th St. 325 Avenue C Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau - Sherry Gebers King’s Pointe Sizzlin’ J’s Bar and Grill Remember the 3Cs: cover your Ida Grove, IA 51445 Denison, IA 51442 First State Bank Knop Photography Something Unique coughs and sneezes, clean your 712-364-3550 712-263-6336 Fred’s Place Kristin Behrendsen Storm Lake Chamber hands frequently and contain Fridley Theatres or Elements Leah Drews The Inn, Battle Creek germs by staying home when ill. Gary Godbersen Legends Thrivent Handpainted Christmas Ornament Lewis Family Drug Tiefenthaler Quality Meats Inluenza is a serious respira- Hanson Auto Malcolm’s Hardware Tomlinson Construction tory illness. It comes on suddenly, Hillside Grille Mau Marine & Remodeling and symptoms may include fever, Howard Ladwig Midwest Industries Two Rivers Country Club headache, tiredness, cough, sore Job Hultgren Implement Old Town Winery Trendue Salon & Spa Vetter’s Implement throat, nasal congestion and body Ida Bowl Palmer Candy Ida County Conservation Pat & Kriss Phillips Vicky Murray aches. Illness typically lasts two to Openings Ida Family Chiropractic Pizza Ranch Willow Dale, ABCM Corp seven days and often puts healthy Ida Grove Auto Body Ramada, Omaha people in bed for days. Inluenza may cause severe illness or even EVENT SPONSORS: death in people such as the very PRODUCTIONCTION POSITIONS young or very old, or those who 1st and 2nd Shift Openings Al & Becky Veltri Goettsch Dispatch of Galva Remer Realty & Appraisal have underlying health conditions. 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Bruce Snell Ida Family Chiropractic Sholty Plumbing, Heating Bryan and Heidi Beck Ida Grove Ambulance & Air Conditioning E MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Byron Originals, Inc Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce State Farm - Adam Henderson G Terry & Judith Kenealy U WEEKEND SHIFT PREVENTATIVE Chad Shaeding & Amber Ladwig & Carter Ida Grove Rec Center H Chris & Jaci Nichols Iowa Athletic Field Construction Tiefenthaler Quality Meats Winter Discounts Perform preventative maintenance, machine repair, Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Services Jeff and Donna Rasmussen Tom & Edna Phillips project work and other duties as assigned. Maintain and CPS - Roger Frank Jim & Judy Andresen Tomlinson Construction NOW Dale & Sandy Ullrich Jim & Leeanne Hayward & Remodeling Tony & Ruth Bennett is the repair all types of equipment used throughout the plant. David & Karen Petersen Kent & Jill Godbersen 6:00 am to 6:30 pm shift with four days off! Dennis & Deb Clausen Kevin & Ann Klein Trendue Salon & Spa BEST TIME Des Moines Steel Fence Larry & Tappy Hultgren United Bank of Iowa DeWayne & Laurie Krayenhagen Midwest Industries Van Dusen Construction to get the rd 3 SHIFT MAINTENANCE TECH Duane & Ellen Ernst Mike & Devi Ray Vetter Equipment Co. BEST DEALS Dedicated maintenance position on 10 pm to 6:30 am shift. Edsen Electric Musco Lighting West Central Construction Need experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic Edward Jones Office Systems Company Willow Dale ABCM Corporation on the Fancy Threads Embroidery Patera Family Dentistry Wilson’s Bookkeeping and Tax BEST BINS drive systems. Allen Bradley, Siemens & Beckhoff GOMACO Pat & Kriss Phillips Z’Z Promotional Products equipment. Gary & Sharon Godbersen Paulsrud Auctions in the industry!!! Godbersen Smith Construction Co. 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Friday, Dec. 11 6059 159th St. shoplifting at 406 Quimby St. 10:06 p.m.: Civil paper service at 1007 Main St. 11:04 a.m.: Civil paper service Officers received 32 calls for 7:49 p.m.: Assisted Crawford 11:38 p.m.: Call for vehicle at 401 Moorehead St. 2:40 p.m.: Report of suspicious at 6563 300th St. service. Among the calls were County with warrant unlock, cancelled 10:32 p.m.: Call from Waverly, person/activity in the 400 block 11:21 a.m.: Civil paper service 10 for traffic stops, two vehicle 8:14 p.m.: Assisted at 304 S. 11:50 p.m.: Animal complaint attempt to contact/locate, of Iowa Street at 304 Fifth St. unlocks, two to talk to an officer, Main St. Monday, Dec. 14 cancelled 6:32 p.m.: Warrant served at 1:17 p.m.: Civil paper service one for jail activity and animal 10:21 p.m.: Welfare check Officers received 34 calls for 11:46 p.m.: Cherokee County 1106-8 W. Fifth St. at 126 Main St.-cancelled complaint. Saturday, Dec. 12 service. Among the calls were warrant served at 1108 W. Fifth 8:54 p.m.: Report of a road 1:20 p.m.: Civil paper service 7:47 a.m.: Suspicious person/ Officers received 19 calls for 14 for traffic stops, three animal St. hazard at 107 S. Davenport St. activity in the 100 block of King service. Among the calls were 13 complaints and one alarm test. Tuesday, Dec. 15 10:28 p.m.: Accident reported 1:25 p.m.: Civil paper service Street for traffic stops, one for vehicle 9:43 a.m.: Civil paper service Officers received 33 calls for at 180th Street and Highway 59 at 217 E. Second St. 8:03 a.m.: Civil paper service unlock and one welfare check. at 104 Maple St. service. Among the calls were 11:09 p.m.: Assisted a 1:28 p.m.: Civil paper service at 805 W. Seventh St. 11:21 a.m.: Hunting violation 9:45 a.m.: Road hazard 13 for traffic stops, three animal motorist at 126 N. Main St. 8:18 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5000 block of 280th Street reported at 290th Street and complaints and one each for talk Wednesday, Dec. 16 1:29 p.m.: Civil paper service at 503 N. Chestnut St. 11:47 a.m.: Warrant arrest for Carriage Avenue to an officer and alarm testing. Officers received 37 calls for at 411 N. Main St. 8:21 a.m.: Civil paper service Sac County 9:55 a.m.: Civil paper service 8:15 a.m.: Report of suspicious service. Among the calls were 1:39 p.m.: Civil paper service at 512 First St. 8:19 p.m.: Assisted at the jail to 2408 Highway 59 person/activity in the 300 block eight for traffic stops, one each at 5224 150th St. 8:32 a.m.: Civil paper service 10:41 p.m.: Suspicious person/ 10:01 a.m.: Health and safety of Moorehead Avenue for an alarm test, call to talk to 2:07 p.m.: Civil paper service at 2440 Carriage Ave. activity reported in the 5000 check 9:08 a.m.: Civil paper service an officer, abandoned 911 call at 5644 100th St. 8:47 a.m.: Report of lost block of 140th Street 10:12 a.m.: Health and safety at 400 S. Minnesota St. and jail activity. 2:21 p.m.: Civil paper service property from 404 First St. Sunday, Dec. 13 check 9:16 a.m.: Civil paper service 12:06 a.m.: High speed chase at 5751 140th St. 9:03 a.m.: Assisted Webster Officers received 18 calls for 11:04 a.m.: Civil paper service at 107 S. Davenport St. 8 a.m.: Assistance at 5483 2:29 p.m.: Civil paper service County DHS service. Among the calls were at 400 S. Minnesota St. 9:20 a.m.: Civil paper service 140th St. at 214 N. Main St. 9:31 a.m.: Report of theft/ four each for traffic stops and 11:13 a.m.: Civil paper service at 117 N. Altoona St. 9:41 a.m.: Assistance at 600 N. 5:04 p.m.: Trespassing report shoplifting at 300 Barnes St. parking complaints, two welfare at 211 S. Altona St. 9:51 a.m.: Civil paper service Chestnut St. taken at 402 First St. 1:12 p.m.: Civil paper service checks and one abandoned 911 11:42 a.m.: Welfare check at 6059 159th St. 9:49 a.m.: Civil paper service 5:14 p.m.: Report of reckless at 401 Moorehead St. call. 12:02 p.m.: Call to talk to an 11:24 a.m.: Suspicious person/ at 700 W. First St. driving/speeding in the 300 3:30 p.m.: Assisted motorist at 11:13 a.m.: Hunting violation officer activity report in 700 block of 9:55 a.m.: Civil paper service block of Sixth Street 150th St. and German Ave. at 180th and Highway 59 12:15 p.m.: Report of property Benning Drive at 1108 W. Fifth St. Apartment 4 6:34 p.m.: Assistance for 3:45 p.m.: Assisted at 760 N. 1 p.m.: Fight in progress at Ida recovered 12:31 p.m.: Report of illegal 10:04 a.m.: Civil paper service family/custody concerns Chestnut St. Liquor 3:37 p.m.: Report of fraud/ dumping/littering at 107 Main St. 6:50 p.m.: Civil paper service 5:01 p.m.: Assisted at 424 S. 3:21 p.m.: Call for committal, scam 1:24 p.m.: Report of trespassing 10:15 a.m.: Civil paper service at 305 Fourth St. Main St. cancelled 3:50 p.m.: Call to talk to an at 113 Crawford St. at 132 La Casa Ct. 7:27 p.m.: Suspicious person/ 5:55 p.m.: Assisted motorist at 4:50 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer, parking complaint 2:26 p.m.: Civil paper service 10:41 a.m.: Civil paper activity report on Faith Avenue 404 Clara St. officer, custody/family concerns 5:42: Assisted at 508 at 201 Main St. service at 1012 Valley View Dr. and Highway 175 7:10 p.m.: Assisted motorist at 11:02 p.m.: Report of theft/ Moorehead St. 2:33 p.m.: Civil paper service Apartment D 7:34 p.m.: Welfare check

Friday fatality Give the gift State treasurer offers tips to protect your gift cards Aaron Richard Sokolowski, 37, of Holstein died of injuries received of hometown news During the holiday season, gift tips can help protect the value of date or fees that reduce the card’s Consumers with questions or in a single vehicle accident Dec. cards are popular presents to the card throughout the year.” value over time. concerns regarding an expired gift from the 18. The exact time of the accident give and receive. State Treasurer If you purchase a gift card: • Save the gift card package and card a retailer will not honor are Ida County Courier is unknown. Sokolowski was Michael L. Fitzgerald wants Iowa • Give the original receipt to the receipt. Having these will make re- encouraged to contact the state deceased when irst responders consumers to make sure they take recipient in the event it is need- placing a lost or stolen card much treasurer’s ofice. Please provide arrived on the scene. In Iowa Outside Iowa full advantage of the gift card. ed to replace a lost or stolen gift easier. a copy of the gift card and a brief According to Ida County Sheriff’s $ $ “According to the National Retail- card. • Know the balance. Many gift letter stating the circumstances Ofice investigating oficer, 41 53 ers Federation, gift cards are the • Buy gift cards from reputable card providers will let you check of the complaint. The information Sokolowski was northbound on One Year One Year most requested holiday gift item retailers where you know the re- your balance on their websites. can be sent to Michael L. Fitzger- L67, north of Battle Creek, left for nine years running,” Fitzgerald cipient will shop. “We encourage retailers to honor ald, Treasurer of the State of Iowa, In Iowa Outside Iowa the roadway to the east as he stated. “Each year, gift cards go un- • Encourage the recipient to use all of the gift cards they sell, even Unclaimed Property Reporting entered a curve in the road. The $ $ used because the cards are lost or the gift card right away. those that have expired,” Fitzger- Desk, State Capitol, Des Moines, 27 33 vehicle re-entered L67 and began forgotten. Don’t let that happen to If you receive a gift card: ald stated. “In doing so, retailers Iowa 50319 or emailed to upre- ½ Year ½ Year to skid before entering the west you. Whether you give or receive a • Use it as soon as possible. stay on friendly terms with their [email protected]. ditch overturning several times gift card this holiday season, these Verify if the card has an expiration customers.” Iddaa Counntyty Courier and coming to rest on the driver’s 214 Main St. · P. O. Box 249 side. Ida Grove, IA 51445 There was $5,000 damage to his 712.364.3131 2016 Dodge pickup.

START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT . . . with a new job! Employment Connections of Ida Grove has lots of excellent opportunities for you to get your New Year started off right. Stop by our office located at Midwest Industries. We are open December 28- December 30 from 8 am to 4 pm and December 31 from 8 am to Noon. Hope to see you soon! 122 Hwy 175 • Ida Grove, IA 51445 Call us at 712-364-4896

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The CNC press operator must be able to read blueprints and measure accurately as well as understand written and spoken instructions in English. Previous experience is desired. Must be able to work independently. Typical hours are 6 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $10.50 an hour. This is trial hire position with G-H fourth grade: The G-H fourth grade students sang “Mostly What I Wish For” and “This Holiday” during the Galva-Holstein Upper the potential to become a long-term Midwest Industries employee! Start the New Year with a new career! Elementary portion of the G-H Elementary’s Christmas concert Dec. 3. (Courier photo by Deb Loger) Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required. Apply at: 122 Hwy 175 • Ida Grove, IA 51445 Call us at 712-364-4896 For this and other excellent opportunities at Midwest Industries, check out our web-site at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our off ice New Year’s Eve Dance located at Midwest Industries. Thursday, December 31 Anthon Community Center, Anthon 6:00 - 9:30 pm Mearl Lake Orchestra • Big Band Music HOLSTEIN SANITATION Potluck lunch served at 9:30 pm CUSTOMERS Cash bar, free coffee All Rural Garbage and Recyclables $1250/person Friday, December 25 Weather permitting info, call 712.373.5350 normally picked up , will be picked up on Monday, December 28. Thank You If you have any questions, please call 712-368-4630 Bingo: A small crowd enjoyed playing bingo while eating popcorn and holiday goodies during Arthur’s Christmas party Dec. 6. (Courier HOLSTEIN SANITATION • HOLSTEIN, IA photo by Deb Loger) A14 Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Section A • Ida County Courier PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE City of Galva Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District

GENERAL FUND #10: Marco, Copier Supplies/ Iowa Quiz Bowl League, Quiz December 14, 2015 Walmart – DVDs, kids’ program 344.33 for $3.00 per square foot, and he could build Vendor Name Description Total Contract 106.79 Bowl Entry Fee 120.00 The Galva City Couuncil met in regular ses- Judy Whitmer – salary – 1,232.44 it in February. It was also talked about add- AGI Parts, Technology Support $2,087.00 Matheson Tri Gas, Inc., Iversen RadIo & Tv, Repairs/ sion on the above date with Mayor Padavich - reimburse medical insurance 215.00 ing gutters to the building. Also, the need for Alloy Specialty Inc., Contracted General Supplies 123.37 Equipment 150.00 presiding. Council members present: Freese, - reimburse mileage 25.30 two loads of white rock for the fl oor. Motion by Services 8,717.50 Menards, General Supplies 59.58 Kuemper Catholic School Goettsch, Schossow and Wiese. Absent: Mary Wiese –payroll 110.64 Freese second by Goettsch to buy the building Amazon, Instructional Supplies 72.59 MidAmerican Energy, District, Entry Fees 110.00 Schubert. Aimee Kell – payroll 27.66 with 14’ walls and a 12’ door. Ayes: Freese, BC-IG CSD Kathy Leonard, Electricity & Nat. Gas 4,009.46 Lefeber, Steve, Athletic Offi cial 350.00 Guests: Stan Nading, Mel Obbink, Jordan RECEIPT SUMMARY BY FUND – GEN- Goettsch, Wiese. Abstain: Schossow. Motion Custodian, Petty Cash 95.36 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 7.00 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Beckman, Randy Vogt, Michele Bostonelos ERAL – $3,906.26; ROAD USE – 3,362.59; carried. Bleckwehl, Kim, New Opportunities, Contracted Maint. Supplies 142.21 and Kirk Lehman EMERGENCY – 59.92; LOST – 1,713.82; MOSQUITO SPRAYING – The clerk ex- Reimbursement 24.00 Services 3,105.00 Maple Valley/Anthon Oto Motion by Goettsch, second by Freese ap- TRUST & AGENCY – 258.28; WATER UTILITY plained to the council that Hanson Pest Con- BMO Harris Mastercard, Northwest AEA, Copies/Regist./ CSD, Tuition/Entry Fees 90.00 proving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. – 8,124.23; RESERVE FUND – 153.00; DE- trol will be done by the same person so will District Supplies 3,941.37 Gen. Supplies 306.40 Matt Parrott/Storey Kenworthy, Motion by Goettsch second by Schossow PRECIATION FUND – 249.00; SEWER UTIL- need to provide proof of insurance, and pes- Bockmann Inc., Contracted NWICDA High School Honor General Supplies 216.66 approving the Consent Agenda. All ayes. Mo- ITY – 3,235.77; SOLID WASTE – 3,612.00; ticide license. The price will stay the same at Service 43,895.00 Choir, Contracted Service 40.00 Miesner, Jeff, Teacher tion carried. Consent Agenda: a. minutes of WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT –90.00. $1,900 for the season. Bomgaars, General Supplies 84.42 Postmaster Battle Creek, Reimbursement 793.00 11-9-2015; b. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Re- DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY BY FUND TRAILER DEMOLITION – PERMIT RE- Central Iowa Distributing Inc., Postage 86.56 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 63.00 ports; c. Allow bills presented. – GENERAL – $10,279.97; LOST – 340.00; QUIRED? The council discussed the removal District Maintenance Postmaster Ida Grove, National Academic Quiz Tourn., ROAD USE – 2,114.86; TRUST & AGENCY of the trailer at 112 Buena Vista Street and Supplies 357.76 Postage 264.62 Quiz Bowl Practice Packets 99.00 BILLS PRESENTED: – 345.36; WATER UTILITY – 6,931.720; gave a time limit of 30 days to have it com- City of Ida Grove, Water & Primary Concepts, Instructional Pepsi-Cola, Pop 513.09 Payroll Account – federal, FICA & SEWER UTILITY – 3,155.60; SOLID WASTE pletely removed when he gets started remov- Sewer/IG Bldgs. 755.11 Supplies 12.10 Pfaffl e, David, Athletic Offi cial 350.00 IPERS withholding $1,836.49 – 812.82. ing the structure. It was also mentioned he will Continuum Retail Energy Srvs., Productivity Plus Account, Pike, Travis, Athletic Offi cial 350.00 Reserve Fund – transfer funds 153.00 IDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT need to cap the water line at the main. Natural Gas 448.51 Equipment/Repair 178.42 Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Depreciation Fund – transfer funds 249.00 – Sheriff Harriman did not attend the council 2016-2017 BUDGET – The council dis- Control System Specialists, Pronto-Phillips 66, General Supplies 55.82 Council Bluffs’ Online – website 90.00 meeting. cussed the proposed library budget and it LC, Contracted Service 260.00 Supplies 4,762.31 Salker, Jim, Athletic Offi cial 350.00 Council members – Gaylen WATER METER INSTALLATION – ROBIN was tabled upon motion by Freese, second by Creative Mathematics, Quill Corporation, General Sanford, Denny, Athletic Offi cial 110.00 Freese 14 meetings @ $25 350.00 BOROS MIDWEST TESTING SUPPLY – At- Schossow. Contracted Service 740.00 Supplies 50.80 Selections, General Supplies 154.87 Alan Goettsch 13 meetings @ $25 325.00 tended by Telephone. The council talked with • Salaries – proposed 2% increase. Dave Hinners’ Piano Tuning, R.L. Craft Company, Inc., Spiers, Ray , Athletic Offi cial 110.00 Todd Schossow 14 meetings @ Robin Boros about installing the proposed new • Medical Insurance – no increase. Contracted Service 208.05 Contracted Service 452.33 Trophies Plus, Inc., Athletic $25 350.00 water meters. He estimated it would take his • Water/Sewer/Garbage Rates – will look at Department of Education, Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Awards 188.01 Creston Schubert 12 meetings @ team 10 days to install all the meters and their the next meeting. General Fees 600.00 Supplies 2,854.76 Uptown Sporting Goods, P.E. $25 300.00 mobilization fee is a one-time fee of $750.00. • Street Work – $25,000. Diamond Vogel Paint, Reis Auto Parts and Service, Supplies 413.20 Rick Wiese 12 meetings @ $25 300.00 He recommended leaving the remotes on the • Mid Sioux Opportunity - $250. Maintenance Supplies 388.45 Bus/Auto Service 3,467.77 Wagner, Jim, Athletic Offi cial 100.00 Data Technologies – software houses, so insects would not enter through the • GEDC - $3,000. Edsen Electric, Inc., Electrical Rick’s Computers, L.C., Wagner, Scott, Athletic Offi cial 100.00 support & licensing fee 1,932.08 wire holes. IDA ALIVE – BIKE RACKS – The council Services 1,300.78 Computer, Supplies/Repairs 805.40 Winklepleck, Mike, Athletic Deposit Refunds – J. Frahm 84.00 Randy Vogt of Vogt Brothers’ Plumbing discussed the proposed bike racks from Ida Franck & Sextro, P.L.C., Legal Santa’s Castle, Admission 118.00 Offi cial 350.00 D. Kunneke 86.10 gave the council a bid of installing the meters Alive and will place the racks at the park and Services 75.00 Schau Towing & Salvage, Inc., Woodbine CSD, Entry Fees 60.00 K. VanZweden 10.00 of $65 and they would take the old meters. He possibly city hall. Goodenow, Susan, Contracted Towing Service 975.00 Fund Total 12,971.11 Cherokee Rural Water –1,860,000 said they would install them in one month’s PARK – TEETER-TOTTER – It was de- Service 107.25 School Administrators of Iowa, MANAGEMENT FUND #22: gallons 5,022.00 time. cided to fi x the teeter totter. Goodman, Ryan, Contracted Registration/Dues 105.00 Su Insurance Company, G & C’s – fuel 42.82 SIDWELL GIS MAPPING – MEL OBBINK SNOW PILE ON NORTH END OF ALLEY Service 153.08 School Specialty Inc., District Equipment Breakdown Repairs 997.01 – Mr. Obbink talked with the council about digi- BETWEEN MAIN & MONONA STREET – The Grove, Jeanie, Reimbursement 7.00 Supplies 1,900.16 Insurance 25,312.75 Galva Township Fire Board – 1st tizing Galva’s infrastructure maps. The initial pile will be hauled away. Hanson Auto Supply, Repair Selections, General Supplies 20.36 Fund Total 25,312.75 ½ budget allotment 194.50 set-up fee would be $3,620 with an annual IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL Parts 26.76 United States Cellular, Cellular SAVE #33: Galva Post Offi ce – postage 154.00 portico fee of $120 to Ida County. He told the DISCUSSED: Hemer Plumbing and Heating, Phone Service 77.96 Badding Construction Ida County Auditor – election council the Ida County Assessor has entered • Water Loss. Contracted Service 754.74 Vetter Equipment Co., Mower Company, Contracted expense 437.07 all the Ida County Parcels to the website al- • Certifi cate of Appreciation to council mem- Henderson, Alan, Parts 695.40 Service 823,744.86 Iowa Central – 30 hour ready. He is also talking with the other cities ber Goettsch for his years of service. Reimbursement 99.20 West Music Co., All State Burke Engineering Sales Wastewater Class – Jordan 650.00 in the county to develop their infrastructure • Snow Plow Update – new fuel tank, fuel Hilti, Inc., Maint. Supplies 228.91 Music/HS 80.50 Compan., Project Supplies 7,751.19 Iowa Rural Water – dues 225.00 maps. fi lter, fuel lines. Home Depot, Maintenance 182.09 Western Iowa Tech. Community Certifi ed Testing Services, Mangold Environmental – MAINTENANCE POSITION – JORDAN • A letter to be sent regarding parking of a Horn Memorial Hospital, Co., Contracted Services 3,850.00 Inc., Contracted Services 1,658.00 wastewater testing 20.00 BECKMAN – The council told Jordan they bus – cannot block alley. Contracted Service 103.00 Younglight Educate, Educational Offi ce Elements, Classroom Mayor Pay – TJ Padavich 650.00 would like him to come to the council meeting The council adjourned upon motion by Ida County Courier-Reminder, Supplies 131.89 Dividers 3,847.00 MidAmerican Energy – utilities 964.83 every six months. He told the council he has Freese second by Wiese to the Meeting Place Inc., Advertising/Legal Fund Total 98,448.71 Fund Total 837,001.05 Mid-America Publishing Corp. – been attending the 30-hour Wastewater Short to meet with the GEDC and SIMPCO. Attend- Notices 294.62 GENERAL FUND - DONATION ACCOUNTS PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT LVY #36: publications 239.14 Course in Storm Lake so he can take the exam ees were: Kirk Lehman, Michelle Bostonelos, Ida County Sanitation, Inc., #12: Decker Equipment, Maintenance Mid Sioux Opportunity – budget to become a certifi ed operator sooner. He has Rita Frahm, Maureen Andresen, Karla & Ran- Garbage Collection O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars, Supplies 3,893.60 allotment 250.00 also been working at the wastewater plant due dy Hustedt, Alan & LuAnn Bennett, Delayne Services 518.96 Memorial Donation 60.00 Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Precision Engineered Products – to the extra water coming in. & Anne Johnson, Stan Nading, Rick Wiese, Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Scholastic Book Fairs - 08, Supplies 4,851.97 LED lights & ballasts 1,312.90 MEMORIAL – STAHL FAMILY – City Clerk Gaylen Freese, Todd Schossow and Anita General Supplies 20.98 Books and Supplies 3,883.30 West Sioux Ceramics & Dakota, Schaller Telephone – phone 21.04 Brandt read a letter from Rolene Beauvais, Brandt. Ida Grove Food Pride, General Fund Total 3,943.30 Art Supplies 2,669.00 Stevenson Hardware – supplies – giving $1,000 to the city in memory of her par- Motion by Freese second by Wiese to ap- & Food Supplies 450.94 ACTIVITY #21: Fund Total 11,414.57 ice melt 22.98 ents, Roland and Roberta Stahl. prove the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. IDATP, Drug Testing 939.00 Aunt B’s Catering, Catering SCHOOL NUTRITION #61: Brad Pedersen – certifi ed operator 597.37 TRADE IN CITY MOWER – Following dis- Kirk Lehman of SIMPCO facilitated discus- Iowa Assoc. of School Boards, Services 640.00 BC-IG C.S.D.- General Fund, Jordan Beckman- salary 2,500.00 cussion, it was decided to keep the mower on sion between the GEDC and the Galva City Dues/Registrations 144.00 Baxter, Bob, Athletic Offi cial 460.00 Hot Lunch Payroll Expense 14,020.32 Reimburse ice for testing 36.00 a three-year rotation since the mower is war- Council to discuss Economic Development Iowa Central Community BMO Harris Mastercard, District Dean Foods North Central, Llc, Mileage – 176 miles 101.20 ranted for the three years. Strategies, Goals and Actions, Roles and Ex- College, Registration 156.48 Supplies 1,572.80 Nutrition-Dairy Products 2,261.27 Anita Brandt – Salary 1,290.10 GARAGE DOOR BIDS – The council pectations of both groups. Following discus- J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Bomgaars, General Supplies 61.37 Keck, Inc., Storage Fees/ Reimb. medical insurance 217.00 discussed the bid from Overhead Door for sion, it was decided the GEDC would attend Music Supplies 154.99 Brax Fundraising, Fundraising Commodities 3,661.00 Reimb Norton anti-virus 89.99 $2,469. It was decided to get more bids on re- the March City Council meeting to keep the John Deere Financial, Tractor Company 3,501.00 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 7,485.35 IDrive – back up 49.99 placing the door. discussion going. Repairs/Parts 122.55 Caputo, Mark, Offi cial 110.00 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 1,049.25 LIBRARY BILLS: PROSPECTIVE CITY BUILDING – BIDS Motion by Freese second by Wiese to ad- Josten’s, Inc., General Cobb, Pam, Reimbursement 20.00 Presto X Company, Contracted Paayroll Account – federal, FICA, – Councilmember Schossow had an estimate journ. All ayes. Motion carried. Supplies 460.54 Denison Community School Services 129.00 IPERS withholding 442.45 on a 30 x 40 building with 14’ sidewalls and Mayor TJ Padavich Kenealy, Terry, Staff Dist., Tuition 60.00 Sara Lee Bakery Group/ Schaller Telephone 39.27 a 16 x 12’ overhead door and a walk-in door. ATTEST: Reimbursement 231.20 Down, Janet, Athletic Apparel Earthgrains, Hot Lunch Bread MidAmerican Energy 52.51 The materials estimate is $8,460.93. He had City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, Kephart’s Music Center, Repair 48.00 Products 1,020.27 Baker & Taylor – books 283.14 a bid from Brandon Deitz to build the building IACMC/MMC Music Supplies 0.00 H & H Sports Center, Golf Car 436.16 Fund Total 29,626.46 Konradi, Stephanie, Holiday Inn - Downtown, GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1,018,717.95 Reimbursement 123.20 Lodging 552.60 November Payroll Leonard, Kathy, Ida County Courier-Reminder, Wages 396,421.89 Reimbursement 82.60 Inc., Advertising/Legal Notices 33.80 FICA 24,390.68 Lozier, Naomi, Contracted Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Medicare 5,704.30 Service 46.00 General Supplies 48.95 IPERS 35,535.72 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Ida Grove Food Pride, General Insurance 42,035.17 Maint. Supplies 342.78 & Food Supplies 87.57 TOTAL PAYROLL $504,087.76

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Our public notices Battle Creek - Ida Grove Community School District Ida County Sheriff Ida County are online... Board of Supervisors Notice of Appraisement Hearing SUMMARY OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2015, consisting of board minutes, claims totaling shipping, to be paid for out of the PPEL Fund. and Public Meeting of Ida Grove, Iowa Along with all other REGULAR JOINT BOARD MEETING $94,724.52 and contract approvals for Naomi The motion carried 7-0. Compensation Commission December 7, 2015 OF THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE Lozier, substitute bus driver; Model Teacher It was moved by Lozier and seconded by to Assess Damages The Board of Supervisors convened in Iowa public notices COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND Leaders for FY 16-17 Heather Spetman, Brett Raasch to approve the purchase of new risers In the Matter of the Condemnation adjourned session, members present Chair THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY Benson, Kara Schroeder and Instructional for the O-A Elementary/Middle School Vocal Of Certain Rights in Land by the Iowa Robert Paulsrud, Rhett Leonard and Joseph SCHOOL DISTRICT Public notices in our newspaper let Strategist for FY 16-17 Julie Brown. The Music Program through Wenger Corporation, Department of Transportation for the Cronin. The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) motion carried 4-0. six (6) sets of four (4) step risers with safety everyone know what is happening Improvement of Minutes of the meeting held November that might affect them. Community School District Board and the Krystal Weber gave the curriculum back railings at the current sale price of $1,525 Primary Road No. U.S. 20 25 and December 2, 2015, were read and Odebolt-Arthur (O-A) Community School presentation explaining the Sciences and STEM per set, or a total cost of $9,150, and six shells West of the City of Holstein approved. Since knowing is so important, we District Board met in regular joint session Department. Students Casey Faulkenberry at the current sale price of $2,149 per shell, or Located in Ida County, Iowa At 9:20 a.m., Chair Paulsrud called a special joined the other newspapers in Iowa December 14, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. in the Music and Amber Hoefl ing demonstrated video a total cost of $12,894, or a total project cost NHSN-020-2(102)—2R-47 Project No. closed session meeting with Engineer Patrick and also publish our public notices Room at the BC-IG Elementary in Ida Grove. games they have created on iPads. of $22,044, plus shipping, to be paid for out of Group “A”, Parcel No. 123 Mouw. Cronin moved and Leonard seconded The BC-IG board meeting was called to Terry Kenealy, shared superintendent, the PPEL Fund. The motion carried 4-0. TO: Tom Andresen, Michael Bergman, Martha the motion to enter closed session pursuant to online at www.iowanotices.org. order by Stephanie Konradi, Board President. reported on Iowa School Report Cards that will It was moved by Bennett to approve the Boyle, Robert Butcher, Kevin Christie and Jean Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i). Motion carried, with the You can quickly find notices about Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a be announced this week and Every Student construction of a greenhouse as proposed Burns. following vote: Cronin-Aye, Leonard-Aye and roll call vote as follows: Stephanie Konradi, Succeeds’ law, which will take approximately by the O-A/BC-IG High School FFA Program An Application of Condemnation, having Paulsrud-Aye. At 10:45 a.m., Leonard moved things that might affect you no matter present; Tony Bennett, present; Kim Claussen, 18 months for new rules to be written. The and commit up to $10,000 of BC-IG Fiscal been represented to the Chief Judge of the 2nd and Cronin seconded a motion to exit closed where they are printed. present; Myra Meek, present; Crystal Endrulat, remainder of his report was submitted Year 17 PPEL Funds to be used to support the Judicial District, requesting the appointment of session. Motion carried, with the following vote: All notices, in one location, at no present; Ryan Goodman, present and Jeff electronically to board members. development of the necessary infrastructure six (6) qualifi ed persons as a Condemnation Cronin-Aye, Leonard-Aye and Paulsrud-Aye. Rasmussen, present. Leonard acknowledged After discussion on safety, liability and for the proposed greenhouse. The motion died Commission: Mouw presented for review information on cost to you. It is a public service to a quorum. The O-A board meeting was called fundraising, it was moved by Bennett and for lack of second. WHEREAS, such an appointment has been the reconstruction or widening of D-15. our readers because we believe in to order by Joey Hoefl ing, Board President. seconded by Claussen to approve the Out of It was moved by Goodman and seconded fi led in my offi ce and whereas you have been The Board met with Mel Obbink of Sidwell your right to be aware. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a State Trip to Costa Rica for O-A/BC-IG High by Endrulat to approve the construction of appointed and selected as such Condemnation regarding the GIS Website layout and future roll call vote as follows: Joey Hoefl ing, present; School in June 2017. The motion carried 7-0. a greenhouse as proposed by the O-A/BC- Commissioners: training. Pat Hoefl ing, present; Naomi Lozier, present; It was moved by Bennett and seconded by IG High School FFA Program and commit NOW THEREFORE, you are commanded There being no further business, the Board Stacy Raasch, present and Brad Lundell, Rasmussen to waive fi rst reading and approve future funds to be determined at a later date to be and appear before the undersigned at adjourned to meet again on Monday, Decem- absent. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. on second reading the changes to the following to be used to support the development of iowanotices.org the Offi ce of the Sheriff of Ida County, Iowa, at ber 14, at 9:00 a.m., or on call of the Chair. All Iowa public notices in one place... It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by board polices: 203 Board of Directors’ the necessary infrastructure for the proposed th 401 Moorehead St., Ida Grove, Iowa, on the 7 /s/ Shelley Bruning /s/ Robert C. Paulsrud ffree,ree, searchable and online Claussen to approve the agenda as published Confl ict of Interest; 401.6 Transporting of greenhouse. The motion carried 6-1. Bennett day of January 2016, at the hour of 9:30 A.M. Deputy Auditor Chair and the motion carried 7-0 for BC-IG. It was Students by Employees; 404R1 Code of voted no. for the purpose of qualifying as such commis- moved by Raasch and seconded by P. Hoefl ing Professional Conduct and Ethics Regulation; It was moved by Lozier and seconded sioner, and proceed to view said premises and to approve the agenda as published and the 405.2 Employee Qualifi cations, Recruitment, by Raasch to approve the upgrades to the make an award of damages as provided by motion carried 4-0 for O-A. Selection; 705.1 Purchasing-Bidding; 708 Instrumental Music Room (new lighting at law. Prior to the meeting of the commission, the Taylor Clark, FFA Advisor and Ag Teacher, Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School $6,960) and the Art Room (ceiling at $4,390 commission or a commissioner shall not com- and Rhett Ketelsen, O-A BC-IG High School District Records; 904.1 Transporting Students and lighting at $2,600), to be paid for out of the municate with the applicant, property owner, or student, presented information to the board in Private Vehicles and 507.9 Wellness Policy PPEL Fund. The motion carried 3-1, with Pat tenant, or their agents, regarding the condem- It ’s easy to keep current on regarding a possible greenhouse at the High for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District Hoefl ing voting no. nation proceedings. what’s available . . . just plug into School. for FY 15-16. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lozier and seconded by FAIL NOT TO MAKE YOUR APPEARANCE Erik Eisele, High School Spanish Teacher, It was moved by Raasch and seconded by P. Hoefl ing to approve the purchase of a new UNDER PENALTY OF THE LAW and Kate Beyke, High School Art Teacher, P. Hoefl ing to waive fi rst reading and approve Vulcan VC44GD Double Convection Oven This notice published pursuant to Section discussed the proposed Spanish Club trip to on second reading the changes to the following and a new Vulcan 36S-6B 36” - 6 Burner Gas THE GREEN SAVER! 6B.11, Code of Iowa Costa Rica. board polices: 203 Board of Directors’ Range as bid by Martin Brothers for a total Wade A. Harriman, Sheriff Konradi welcomed visitors. No one spoke Confl ict of Interest; 401.6 Transporting of installed price of $9,476 to be paid for out of Ida County, Iowa • Countywide News during the public forum portion of the meeting. Students by Employees; 404R1 Code of the Odebolt-Arthur Nutrition Fund. The motion It was moved by Claussen and seconded Professional Conduct and Ethics Regulation; carried 4-0. • Area Shopping by Goodman to remove the approval of Out 405.2 Employee Qualifi cations, Recruitment, There were no items under discussion and of State and overnight fi eld trip for Spanish Selection; 705.1 Purchasing-Bidding; 708 correspondence. • Local Sports Club to Costa Rica and add to dialogue and Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School The next regular joint board meeting will be action items for further discussion and to District Records; 904.1 Transporting Students held Monday, January 11, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. approve the consent agenda for BC-IG. The in Private Vehicles and 507.9 Wellness Policy in Odebolt. • Community Calendar consent agenda consisted of board minutes, for the Odebolt-Arthur School District for FY There being no further business before the claims totaling $1,018,717.95, and contract 15-16. The motion carried 4-0. BC-IG board, it was moved by Claussen and ...and so much more approvals for Naomi Lozier, substitute bus It was moved by Bennett and seconded by seconded by Endrulat to adjourn. The motion Ida County driver; Model Teacher Leaders for FY 16-17 Endrulat to approve the Change Order #1 for carried 7-0 and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Courier - Reminder Susie Maass, Carol Sadler, Dee Boger, Leah $5,390 and Change Order #2 for $1,578 for Board was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Ida County Courier Harriman, Shelly Spotts, Renae Remer and the elementary addition for the BC-IG District There being no further business before 214 Main St. • P.O. Box 249 Linda Warnke; Mentor Teacher Leaders for and the motion carried 7-0. the O-A board, it was moved by Lozier and Shop 712.364.3131 Ida Grove, IA 51445 FY 16-17 Timi Wunschel and Rita Freese and It was moved by Claussen and seconded seconded by P. Hoefl ing to adjourn. The motion [email protected] Instructional Strategist Darla Ludvigson. The by Goodman to approve the purchase of two carried 4-0 and the Odebolt-Arthur Board was [email protected] motion carried 7-0. (2) sets of three (3) step risers to replace the adjourned at 6:35 p.m. www.idacountycourier.com www.idacountycourier.com It was moved by Raasch and seconded by old ones at the High School at the current sale Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary Ida Grove! 214 Main Street • P.O. Box 249 Lozier to approve the consent agenda for O-A price from Wenger Corporation of $1,298, plus Kathy A. Leonard, O-A Board Secretary Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 712-364-3131 Ida County Courier • Section A Wednesday, December 23, 2015 A15 CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for Classified ads - Friday 5 pm

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By order of the Board support during her illness & death. environment. Excellent opportunity! Ryan Van Houten of Supervisors. 14-1t We appreciate your calls, visits, Apply: Employment Connections, HOME FOR SALE: Auto Body Repair/Refi nishing THANK YOU: cards, prayers, food, fl owers, 122 Hwy. 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445. 204 Quince Avenue, New Providence, Glass Replacement We want to thank everyone who plants & memorials. Thank you to Phone: 712-364-4896. $69,500. Call Hatch Real Estate, Located west end NOTICE: helped us celebrate our 70th Rev. Kevin Freese, Dixie Brueck 14-1t 641-750-0301. 13-2t*BB of Battle Creek. Before you send your old gold wedding anniversary with cards, & the Presbyterian Women of the 131 S. Center Street away to someone you don’t know, fl owers, prayers, gifts & greetings. First Presbyterian Church in Battle Call for appointment bring it into Murray Jewelers, your Thanks & prayers to all. 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Real Estate Transfers The following information is 10 days in jail. Rachel Raak, warranty deed to from data iled by the Ida County Shirley Gore, Sioux City, con- Jeffrey Law, 3.32 acres in the N ½ Clerk of Court ofice. Trafic and tempt (assault)—failure to pay SWfr ¼, Section 18, T-89-N, R41- other charges might include charg- fine, 30 days in jail, may purge -W, Ida County. es that were dismissed. For more jail sentence by paying fine as Henry McCall, real estate con- information on speciic cases con- ordered. tract to Brett and Katerina Wilson, tact the clerk of court or visit www. Shirley Gore, Sioux City, , con- W ½ of Lot 6 and the south 46 feet iowacourts.gov. tempt (interference with official of the W ½ of Lot 5, Block 16, First Trafic charges acts)—failure to pay fine, 30 Addition, Battle Creek. Speeding days in jail, may purge jail sen- Kyle and Stephanie Ullrich and Christopher Martensen, Belvi- tence by paying fine as ordered. Christopher and Wendy Ullrich, dere, Ill.; Jacob Sullivan, Huxley; Lee Harden, Cherokee, as- warranty deed to Rebecca Ullrich Tracy Deutmeyer, Ankeny; Mi- sault, two days in jail, $100. (a 93.67 percent interest), Adam chael Turnbull, Addison, Ill.; Alice Jehse Boren, Battle Creek, Ullrich (3.165 percent interest) Paulsen, Cushing; Kristoffer Knerl, fourth degree theft, 10 days in and to Levi Ullrich ( 3.165) percent Glidden; Annette Mahin, Elk Point, jail, $315 fine suspended, one IGFD officers: interest) in the E ½ NW ¼ and the S.D.; Ryan Moore, Dakota Dunes, year unsupervised probation. The Ida Grove Fire Department elected officers Dec. 14 for the coming year. Officers are, west 30.575 acres of the W ½ NE S.D.; Julio Montes, Sioux City. Jehse Boren, Battle Creek, front from left—Don Wunschel, training officer; Scott Van Dusen, fire chief; Devlun Whiteing, assistant ¼, Section 9, T-86-N, R-39-W, with Other third degree theft, 90 days in chief/training officer and John Jacobson, first foremean/training officer. Back row—Patrick Arens, sec- exception, Ida County. Magnolia Herrera, Denison, jail suspended, $625 fine sus- retary; Josh Pierson, steward; Jared Johnson, treasurer/training officer; Clint Wellendorf, third foreman Gary Jepsen, warranty deed to drive while license denied. pended. and Ryan Jacobson, second foreman. (Photo submitted) Paul and LaDonna Hansen trust, Julie McManigal, Arthur, failure Joshua Schwanz, Holstein, an- NWfr ¼, Section 6, T-87-N, R41- to provide proof of inancial liabil- imal at large, $65. -W, Ida County. ity (three charges). OWI Robert Hoppe trust, trustee Tanner Mitchell, Omaha, Neb., Zebariah Treiber, Battle Creek, warranty deed to IPE103 REV194, registration violation. OWI, two days in jail, $1,250. LLC., SW ¼ and the W ½ SE ¼, Tanner Mitchell, Omaha, Neb., Judgments and Liens Section 22, T-89-N, R-41-W, with failure to provide proof of inan- Against Micky and Tonya Jo exception, Ida County. cial liability. Conard, in favor of Hauge Asso- Clifford and LaVon Lewellyn, Payton Goettsch, Washta, pos- ciates, Inc. warranty deed to Clifford and session of alcohol. Against Eliza Lewis, in favor LaVon Lewellyn trust, one acre of Lowell Pryor, Schleswig, regis- of Kim Miller. land out of the northeast corner of tration violation. Against David Shearer, in fa- the NE ¼, Section 11, T-86-N, R40- Trevor Cockburn, Correction- vor of Credit Management Ser- -W, Ida County. ville, maximum width violation. vices. Clerk of Court Harold Wilkie, Cherokee, seat Against Casey and Tammi Tarr, Due to a change in procedures at belt. in favor of H&R Accounts. the Ida County Clerk of Court ofice, Criminal Against Bryan VanSickler, in information is only provided elec- Kimberly Rendon, Ida Grove, favor of Credit Management tronically. contempt—resist order of court, Services.

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The Ida County Sheriff’s Ofice Ida County jail and later released She was taken into custody and has released information on six after posting $5,000 bond. later released into the custody of arrests made during the past two On Dec. 13, Aaron Lee Reinhart, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Of- weeks. 40, of Odebolt was arrested on an ice. On Dec. 4, Ryan Daniel Ernst, outstanding Ida County warrant New equipment: The Battle Creek Fire Department recently purchased several pieces of turnout gear 38, of Ida Grove was arrested and for contempt of court. The origi- and new self-contained breathing apparatus tanks totaling $10,200. The project was made possible charged with operating while in- nal conviction against him was for with a $4,082 Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grant. Additional support was provid- toxicated after a trafic stop in Ida having an open container of alco- Thefts, fraud ed by First State Bank—$500, Frontier Communications—$500, Darwin and Lori Rohlk—$500, Linda Grove. He was transported to the hol inside a motor vehicle. He was Wingert—$200 and the balance came from fundraisers and fire department depreciation funds. With- Ida County jail where he was held transported to the Ida County jail out generous support, this type of projects wouldn’t be possible. Showing some of the new equipment overnight. He was released the fol- where he was held overnight. He reported are, from left—Jordan Alm, Justin Reitz, Greg Davis and Corey Tarr. (Photo submitted) lowing day after appearing before was released the following day af- the magistrate. ter posting $300 bond. The Ida County Sheriff’s Ofice On Dec. 5, Shirley Jo Gore, 32, On Dec. 13, Jeremy Deshawn has released information on two of Sioux City was arrested on an Grundy, 34, of Ida Grove was ar- thefts and a fraud case reported outstanding Ida County warrant rested and charged with domes- during the past week. Place an ad Boerner & Goldsmith for contempt of court. The origi- tic abuse assault, an aggravated On Dec. 11, Jessica Logan of Ida nal conviction against her was for misdemeanor. The charge was Grove reported the theft of two in the Law Firm, P.C. simple assault and interference iled following an incident that oc- marker light covers from a vehicle. with oficial acts. She was trans- curred in Ida Grove. He was trans- The covers were valued at $100. Attorneys at Law ported to the Ida County jail where ported to the Ida County jail where On Dec. 13, Shawn Freier of Ida Green Ida Grove ...... 712.364.2421 she was held until Dec. 15. She was he was held overnight. He was re- Grove reported the theft of a wal- released after posting $600 bond. leased the following day after ap- let and its contents, including an On Dec. 9, David James Johanns- pearing before the magistrate. Iowa driver’s license. The loss is en, 48, of Holstein was arrested on On Dec. 15, Michelle Evans, 29, valued at $20. Saver Driveline Service Special an outstanding warrant for theft of Ida Grove was arrested on an On Dec. 15, Mavis Hast of Ida in the second degree from Mitch- outstanding warrant from Chero- Grove reported an impersonation $9995 ell County. He was booked into the kee County for contempt of court. fraud of $200. For each driveline component Call the $26995 Ida County For ALL components ANTHONY ADAMS - Parts Service Manager Iowa boat registration renewal begins Jan. 1 Courier - Reminder 200 Hwy 175 • Ida Grove, IA 51445 ❘ 712-364-2842 MOTOR COMPANY www.adamsmotorcompany.com 2016 is a boat registration ual resides when they renew. and make sure the title is signed year, and Iowans will be regis- Nonresidents who register over to them, if applicable. 712.364.3131 Expires 12/31/15 Only good at the Ida Grove location. tering about 235,000 boats be- their boat in Iowa will go to the Boat registrations are good tween Jan. 1 and April 30. county where the boat is pri- for three years. The fees go to Iowa’s county recorders han- marily used. support water trails, navigation dle boat registrations. Boat own- Owners who purchased a boat enforcement, aquatic invasive ers should bring their current from a private seller and are reg- species, boater education and registration to recorder’s office istering it in their name should safety and the registration sys- Countdown to Christmas! in the county where the individ- bring the signed registration tem. JackJkJack anandd dhil tthehe ggirlsirls want to bbe e yyourour SSanta anta hhelpers! hlelpers! We wwillill personally help you ffindind the ““one-of-a-kind”one-of-a-kind” you are looking for to light up her eyes on CHRISTMAS MORNING!

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