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Britt man killed in accident BRITT - A Britt man died when the motorcycle he was driving struck plow being towed by a tractor. The accident occurred about 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, one mile west of Britt on 225th Street. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Tony Lee Wright, 41, of Britt, was riding his 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle east on 225th. He attempted to pass an eastbound John Deere tractor driven by David Lee Eisenman, 37, of Indianola. Wright struck a plow that was being pulled behind the tractor. Wright was transported to the Hancock County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Iowa State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and the Britt Police Department.

Community Calendar Thursday, Oct. 31

Happy Halloween! Trick-or treating hours are from 5-7 p.m. Garner E-Free come and go party for kids 12 and younger from 5 – 7 p.m. at the church on Hwy. 18. Friday, Nov. 1 Autumn Stargazing Program at Thorpe Park beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 Fall Festival at Britt First Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. HCHS Foundation’s Food, Fashion & Fun Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Britt Municipal Building. Ham Harvest Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Klemme Community Room. Sunday, Nov. 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends – turn your clocks back one hour! Tuesday, Nov. 5 City elections! Remember to vote. Community blood drive in Kanawha at the Fire Station from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 Lake Area Quilters Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Clear Lake City Hall Community Room. Saturday, Nov. 9 Garner Firefighters Assn. Soup Supper at Fire Hall from 4-7 p.m. Ethnic Bake Sale at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Silent Auction and Soup Supper at Klemme United Church of Christ from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

By Rebecca Peter GARNER - It was a red carpet evening for the community of Garner. A rough-cut screening of the film, “Garner, Iowaâ€? played before a sold out audience at the Avery Theatre, Thursday, Oct. 24. Mason City native Tanna Frederick stars in Garner, Iowa. The cast also includes veteran actor Tom Bower and Iowa native Joel West, and Riley Behr. The film is directed by Ron Vignone. “We’re very excited to have the ‘sneak preview’ of Garner, Iowa at the Avery Theatreâ€? said Barb Eisenmenger, president of the Avery Theatre board of directors. “Tanna coming home to kick off the Iowa Independent Film Festival‌it’s just terrific to be a part of that.â€? The film was also previewed at the Iowa Independent Film Festival in Mason City over the weekend. “This is exciting,â€? said Mayor Ken Mick, prior to the showing. “The crowd is starting to pour in. The red carpet’s out. We’re ready for an exciting evening and looking forward to a big night.â€? “Tonight is probably the happiest night of my life so far,â€? said Frederick upon arrival at the Avery.

Garner, Iowa is the first feature film of Frederick’s arts initiative, Project Cornlight. Originally called, “The Farm,� Frederick said the name was changed to Garner, Iowa “because it was filmed at Garner, Forest City, and Clear Lake, and because everybody’s heart is in Garner.� “The surrounding communities were so excited, so giving and wonderful in helping make our film.� Even though the film was done on a small budget, “it has huge heart,� she said. Frederick’s character, Kathy, returns home after being incarcerated for three years after robbing a convenience store. Kathy, who is bipolar, has to rebuild relationships with her family - in particular, her daughter. Tom Bower plays Kathy’s ailing grandfather, Walter. “Her whole goal is to let her grandfather die on his farm. She also gets a second chance to reconcile with her 13-year-old daughter and start a family,� Frederick said. Frederick founded Project Cornlight because of the scandal that involved the Iowa Film Office four years ago. Her AVERY to page 14

GHV presents “Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire?� By Rebecca Peter GARNER - What would you answer if someone asked you, “Are you dying to be a millionaire?� “Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire?� is the fall drama production at GarnerHayfield/Ventura High School. This murder mystery comedy by Pat Cook will take the GHV stage, 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Reginald Smarmy is the oily host of the hottest game show, “Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire?� Each week the show travels to a different city to be broadcast. This week the show arrives at Old New Plunkettville. Imagine the shock when the first contestant responds correctly to a challenging question...and immediately falls down dead? The next night, the same thing happens to another contestant. The third contestant didn’t even get to introduce herself before being stabbed in the back. Director Clovis Darnell has her hands full dealing with a sheriff who is trying to cancel the popular show, while the studio vice president is scheming to keep it on the air. Everyone has motive and opportu-

nity, it seems, but still no killer! Contestants are dropping as fast as the wisecracks. “It’s a quick moving comedy that is sure to entertain,� said Scott Wood, director. “The cast has enjoyed putting the show together.� The cast includes: Tyrell Jones, J.J. Loschen, Theodore Zrostlik, Trevor Rayhons, A.J. Arnold, Nolan Turner, Holden Oulman, Jack Bertilson, Dane Neuberger, Jim Legge, Alek Goll, Matt Schroeder, Emily Brown, Madison Benzing, Rachel Weaver, Anna Williams, Mikah Millard, Jordan Nelson, Alysia Thorp, Brooke Penning, Sam Luscombe, Sydney Childress, Katie Rasmuson, Juel Hanson, Bri Bier, Riannan Kadrlik, Lauren Arnold, Olivia Buseman, Sara Hoover and Ana Nannenga. Other members of the cast are: Braden Meints, Colby Reid, Andrew Janssen, Kyle Hansen, Dimitri Larson, Cole Schreiber, Morgan Graham, Paige, Penning, Amanda Schroeder and Emily Schreiber. Tickets for “Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire?� are available at the school office, through Payschool, or at the door prior to both performances.

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The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura drama department will present “Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire?� Nov. 8-9 at the GHV auditorium. Reginald Smarmy, played by J.J. Loschen, argues with rival TV personality Sally Dean Riviera, played by Anna Williams, while game show director Clovis, played by Emily Brown, tries to separate the two with local reporter Henry Pomeroy, played by Trevor Rayhons, catching the argument in a photo. (Leader photo by Ana Olsthoorn)

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Actor Tanna Frederick greets relatives and friends prior to the preview of the film, “Garner, Iowa,� at the Avery Theatre in Garner. A rough-cut preview of the film was shown to a full house on Thursday, Oct. 24. More photos on page 14 and on the Leader’s Facebook page: (www.theleaderonline.net. (Leader photos by Rebecca Peter)

Treats on the Street at Garner

Nearly 200 costumed youngsters turned out for the 9th annual Chamber of Commerce Halloween Treats on the Street, Saturday, Oct. 26, in Garner. Above: Concord Care Center staff handed out decorated sacks of Halloween goodies to youngsters in front of the library. Nursing home residents decorated the sacks. More photos on the Leader’s Facebook page: www.theleaderonline.net. (Leader photos by Rebecca Peter)

West Hancock sees enrollment decrease By Sarah Freesemann BRITT - The West Hancock School Board met in regular session Monday, Oct. 21. Superintendent Wayne Kronemann, reported the certified enrollment for the West Hancock School district is 592. This is a decrease of 48 students from 640 two years ago. Kronemann visited with the board about the potential of budget cuts in the future due to the decline in enrollment. The board later voted to apply to the SBRC for modified allowable growth for the three items on the certified enrollment. 1.) On-time funding budget adjustment for increase enrollment (0). 2.) Open Enrollment out students who were not on the West Hancock certified enrollment count the previous fall ($36,006). 3.) For excess cost of educating ELL students ($6,621). Trailer Court The removal of asbestos from the contaminated trailers is now complete. Kronemann has filed the appropriate paperwork with the DNR. After the required 10 day waiting period, the trailers will be allowed to be moved and/or destroyed beginning Nov. 1.

He also reported there are a number of companies interested in demolishing the trailers for scrap. The superintendent will continue to work with them on the appropriate steps in which to do so. RtI Class Period High School Principal Jeff Recker spoke about the potential addition of an RtI class period into the high school daily schedule. RtI or Response to Intervention is a system that the middle school adapted during fourth quarter last school year and the elementary is currently in their second year (reading areas). Recker said they are still working out all of the logistics of the system for the high school, but it will add a 20-minute time following sixth period MondayFriday. Four days would be used for RtI, while the fifth will continue to serve as the time for the students to meet with their advisory groups. The RtI time will be used for teachers to pull students into their rooms for extra help, exam review or to make up a missed test or assignment etc. “It is very hard to get the kids to come in before school or stay after school,� he said. “The kids are ours during the

school day so it would allow the teachers to spend that extra time with the students that need it.� When asked about students not atrisk or falling behind and what they would use this time for, Recker responded, “Many of the kids are in the TAG program and this would be a great opportunity to spend time with that.� He also thought the students would and could utilize the extra 20 minutes each day to work on homework or ask questions since all teachers would be available. SIAC The school board reviewed and supported the SIAC (Student Improvement Advisory Committee) recommendations for this school year. SIAC recommended the following four goals: 1.) Expand opportunities for students to attend on-site college events. 2.) Expose students to off-site learning opportunities. (Such as attending play, musical etc. performances on college campuses). 3.) Increase career opportunity exploration especially in the areas of math and science. (By relating the current book materials to career opportunities). 4.) Further develop intervention stratWH CSD to page 12

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