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July 1, 2016 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF HARDIN COUNTY
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Kiwanis Classic Miss Eldora is off to the Fair boasts big prizes By Rick Patrie News Editor ELDORA – The fifth annual Eldora Kiwanis Golf Classic sports a prize list topped off by a new car, $10,000 cash and a new kayak – all you have to do is score a simple hole in one on either of the three designated holes at the Pine Lake Country Club. The tournament is back in much the same format, promising to help fund a whole list of Kiwanis community service projects out of the entry fees. It is set for July 22 at the Pine Lake Country Club, registrations starting at 12:30 and T-time at 1:30 p.m. If you want to be part of things, Kiwanis urges you to register early because there are limited spots. The game is two person best shot this year, nine holes, and if you want in, call Kirk Barrett at the Green Belt Bank and Trust here in Eldora (641) 858-2005), or email him at: kbarrett@greenbeltbank.com. Prizes include a new car courtesy of Dale Howard Motors in Iowa Falls, it goes to the first person who scores a hole in one on number 6; $10,000 cash to the first to score a hole in one on hole number one, and a new kayak courtesy of Theisen’s in Iowa Falls for the first to score a
whole in one on hole number 8. There are a host of other awards going out as well, including those for the top two teams in each flight. The thirty-dollar entry fee goes toward the Kiwanis many community service projects, and in addition to the golfing gets the participant a 4:30 p.m. meal after the competition. More Eldora is spreading its summer Pine Lake Festival over a couple of weekends this year. A lot of familiar events return and the list right now could easily grow, as it’s still a month away. July 22 and 23 the big flea market is back at the fairgrounds. It has become one of the big fest favorites over the last four years. Vendors will be found at the community building again. Also on the 23rd of July, the Hardin County Farm Museum invites everyone out for another pancake breakfast. As noted, the Kiwanis of Eldora bring back their popular golf tournament to the Pine Lake Country Club. That is on July 22. Then, on the 23rd, the annual 5K Pine Lake Run is coming back for (continued on page 6)
The Grand Theatre celebrates The Grand Theatre to celebrate 20th anniversary of reopening ELDORA – The Grand Theatre in Eldora will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its reopening this weekend, July 2 and 3 with a free matinee showing at 2 p.m. each day of the movie “Twister.” The Grand Theatre began its life in 1912 as a vaudeville performance theatre and
was converted in 1918 to show silent films and a few years later was converted to talkies. The Grand Theatre enjoyed a rich history in the Eldora community over the years until closing in 1985 due to dynamic
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Girls of 1946
Hardin County Historical Society Fundraiser July 6
The Hardin County Historical Society will be holding a fundraiser after the Hardin County Fair Parade on Wednesday, July 6. They will be serving homemade ice cream on the north side of the CCC/POW building. Free will donation, with proceeds to the South Washington Street re-construction project.
Extension closed July 4
The Hardin County ISU Extension Office will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The office will re-open Tuesday morning, July 5 at 8 a.m.
Eldora Veterans’ Monument mtg. July 6
There will be an Eldora Veterans’ Monument meeting on Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eldora Public Library. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Marsha Pettigrew, Chairperson, 641939-3915 or a committee member. Anyone is welcome to attend. (continued on page 3)
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The 1946 New Providence Girls went to the state basketball tournament and finished 2nd overall. Last weekend they returned as Parade Marshals for New Providence Days: Donna Mae Bernard (front left), Julie Burkett holding an umbrella for her mother Mildred Marsh, Dolores Whitehead (waving to the crowd) and her sister Arlene Brandt (unseen behind the red umbrella), Bonnie Azeltine (left side blue umbrella), and Arlene Lawler (black umbrella).The whole team included Orphal Broer, Delores Whitehead, Marian Humphreys, Arlene Lawler, Anna Mae Lawler, Bonnie Azeltine, (back) Joan Nehring, Marilyn Lawler, Donna Mae Faris, Mildred Lister, Arlene Whitehead and Margaret Broer. Find more of KD Burkett’s New Providence Heritage Days photos inside.
by Rick Patrie News Editor ELDORA – The judges met all the candidates Sunday evening and heard from each on their involvement in the community, and what their aspirations would be representing the home town during the next year. Then, Miquela Teske was named Miss Eldora from among four candidates. She will represent the community at the Hardin County Fair this month. Brittnie Card was first runner-up in a competition, which also included Jordyn DaggsOlson and Katie Leytham. Ella Kosanke and Hannah Perry will share the Little Miss Eldora prize this year. The winners all look forward to a busy schedule over the next months, with Teske and the two small children likely to be found in the Gifford parade, the Pine Lake Festival schedule here in Eldora and at the county fair. Teske will compete with representatives of the other county communities for the Miss Hardin County Fair Queen position, a designation that puts the winner in line for a trip to the Iowa State Fair and competition for The State Fair Queen later this summer. Emily Mitchell has served as Miss Eldora for the past year. The contest this year was sponsored by Suzie Berkley of Too Sassy Fashions here in Eldora. It marks the second year she has promoted the pageant for the community.
(L-r) Jordyn Daggs-Olso, 1st runner-up Brittnie Card, Miss Eldora Miquela Teske and Katie Leytham, with little Misses Ella Kosanke and Hannah Perry.
Country sounds open the fair by Rick Patrie News Editor HARDIN COUNTY Neil Hewitt of Nevada won the People’s Choice Award at Iowa State’s “Cyclone Idol” and it’s taken him to stages across the USA to perform with stars the likes of Granger Smith, Kellie Pickler, James Otto, and Confederate Railroad. Next he comes to the Hardin County
Fair, opening night July 6. He will play from 7:30 to 10:30 in the beer garden area. His latest single, A Place That Time Can’t Change, he co-wrote with hit songwriter Don Goodman who penned (Ol’ Red with Blake Shelton; Angels Among Us with Alabama. Neil’s previous single (continued on page 6) Neil Hewitt of Nevada