The
Ogden Reporter
DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY VOLUME 138
OGDEN, IOWA 50212 - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013
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NUMBER 27
“Grease” takes the stage Nov. 7, 8, 9
PLAY PHOTOS BY JULIE HOLMBERG
Six earn spots in All-State choir/band Representing Ogden at the AllState Musical Festival this year will be vocalists, Colton Thrane, Cayce Good, Zane Satre, Henry Haglund and Jackie Lawler; and instrumentalist Lexi Hamilton (clarinet). They were among the 17 Ogden High School students auditioning Saturday, Oct. 26 at Harlan. This will be Henry Haglund’s third appearance in the All-State Choir while Thrane, Good and Satre are making a return trip. Also auditioning were Andrew Stumbo, Emily Kallem, Savannaugh Baugh Clark, Kimberly Christensen, Jenna Sheirbon*, Kennedy Hiles, Kara Kieffer*, Sydney Bishop, Harry Haglund, Trey Thompson* and Anna Clark (flute). *Recognized by being recalled. The Ogden Reporter will be featuring our All-State Participants in an upcoming issue. The AllState Musical Festival is Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 21-23 at Ames.
Ogden Food Pantry, there when you need it most The normally quiet room tucked in the lower level of Ogden’s Community United Methodist Church serves a very important service. On the second Tuesday of the month it comes to life when individuals throughout the area walk through the door seeking one of life’s necessities - food. The Ogden Food Pantry serves on average, 28-30 families. Families, who for one reason or another, are in need of a little assistance. “There are so many people living below the poverty level,” says volunteer organizer Sandy Friesen. “And their small incomes just don’t stretch through the end of the month.” Friesen and co-coordinator Karen Dannen do their best to make sure the shelves are adequately stocked. They are only able to accomplish this task with help from what Friesen says is a “very, very generous community.” From the school students and staff, to the Boy
Thompson competes at state cross country
Scout groups, churches, 4-H clubs and all the individuals who contribute financially. “Without them, this wouldn’t be possible.” The local food pantry is made available to families within the Ogden School District. Beneficiaries are asked to provide identification and verification of where they live. Each family is given a check-off list where they can pick and choose items from each of the categories. Number of items are limited by family size. Grocery store vouchers are available for perishable items. Friesen says the next couple of months is when they see a lot of food going out. When the shelves get low on goods, they use the money taken in to buy the needed items. “We check the shelves then give a list to Brent (Brent Clark, owner of the local grocery store). “He’s been really good about getting it right down to us.” The pantry often receives donations of fresh produce from local
growers. These items are placed on a table “free” for the taking. Friesen and Dannen will be calling on volunteers to help fill holiday gift baskets for the upcoming season. Families are asked to put in an order ahead of time. Workers then come in the night before and are given a list for the number of items that will be included in a particular basket. Included with the canned fruits and vegetables are turkey/ ham vouchers than can redeemed at Clark’s Food Mart. An estimated 45-50 baskets will be handed out again this year. Area churches take turns staffing the pantry with volunteers each month during the two-hour (5 to 7 p.m.) time span. “But we will take any volunteers,” says Friesen. “Just give me or Karen a call. We are in the phone book!”
Mid-American Publishing expands
Performing in the Nutcracker Ballet
Mid-America Publishing, based in Hampton, has agreed to purchase the Calmar Courier. The Courier joins a portfolio of 20 other Iowa weekly newspapers proudly published by Mid-America Publishing Corp. Mid-America also owns other newspapers in Iowa including The Ogden Reporter.
Iowa State Center’s 33rd Annual Nutcracker Ballet will feature three local dancers: Josie Hildreth (angel), Allexus Keister (Mice) and Kayden Lindahl (Russian). Performances are Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Stephens Auditorium in Ames.
A list of items they try to keep on hand can be found on page two today.
The OHS production of “Grease” will be performed Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. In the event there is a football play-off game on Nov. 8 - the “rain” date for that night will be on Monday Nov. 11. Singing “We Go Together” from the first act are cast members from left, Emily Kallem, Harry Haglund, Shannon Wirtz, Kara Kieffer, Trey Thompson, Lexi Hamilton, Cayce Good, Jenna Sheirbon, Henry Haglund, Sydney Bishop, Jackie Lawler, Zane Satre, Katherine Christensen, Grant Heineman, Colton Thrane, Maddie Moses. “Grease” is a classic tale of high school life in the late 1950’s. It features the romance of Danny Zuko played by Henry Haglund and Sandy Dumbrowski played by Sydney Bishop and Jenna Sheirbon. Call the high school office to reserve your tickets now, 275-4034. This show features a school version of the original script which should be suitable for most children. The show does contain some adult themes.
New outreach clinic offered at BCH’s Specialty Clinic Boone County Hospital (BCH) Specialty Clinic will be offering a new outreach clinic beginning Tuesday, Nov. 19 through UnityPoint Center for Liver Disease. After November, the clinic will be offered the second Tuesday of each month. Conditions treated by the Center for Liver Disease team include: NAFLD (fatty liver disease), acute and chronic hepatitis, drug induced liver injury, autoimmune disease of the liver, cirrhosis, genetic and metabolic liver diseases and their complications, liver cancer, and liver transplantation. Dr. Donald Hillebrand and Dr. Rajani Rangray will be the physicians providing services at the BCH Specialty Clinic. Donald Hillebrand, M.D., received his degree from the University of Iowa’s College of Medicine. He completed a residency and internship from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ Internal Medicine Division, as well as a fellowship in gastrointestinal disease and hepatology. He is Board Certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology-hepatology and transplant hepatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Rajani Rangray, M.D., received her degree from the Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India. She completed a fellowship in hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and a residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine VA Hospital, Bronx, New York. Call (515) 241-4044 to schedule an appointment for evaluation and treatment. If you have questions, call Heather Cook, BCH Specialty Clinic at 433-8300.
DONALD HILLEBRAND, MD
RAJANI RANGRAY, MD
Showing signs they’re proud of their team The Ogden Bulldogs only have to glance across the school lawn to see how much fan support they are garnering. These signs sprouted up when Ogden qualified for the playoffs and learned they would be hosting the first round game. The Dogs took care of business and eliminated Nodaway Valley, 32-16 last Wednesday. Coach Garrison Carter and his team quickly put that game behind them and began preparing for their next opponent, undefeated Council Bluffs St. Albert. This issue was - in newspaper terms - put to bed prior to Monday night’s game.
Bulldog Trey Thompson running in the Class 1A state cross country meet at Fort Dodge last Saturday. Thompson finished 60th in a time of 18:15.5. -Mid-America Publishing photo by Kristi Nixon
Be sure to check our website, ogdenreporter.com, for an update on the Bulldogs. Sports reporter Al Treloar is following our local boys throughout the playoffs. See page five for his write-up of the Nodaway Valley game.