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Vol. 133, No. 7 Holstein, IA

712-364-3131

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Holstein City Council approves supporting ICCBF applications The Holstein City Council approved supporting four applications for Ida County Community Betterment Foundation (ICCBF) grant applications during its meeting Feb. 5.

The ICCBF applications approved were for the American Legion—ADA compliant sidewalk installation, LohffSchumann Memorial Community Center to purchase and install a Skymaster One Court Volleyball System, the Holstein swimming pool to purchase rescue equipment to comply with current Red Cross standards and Holstein Fire and Ambulance Association for the purchase of a Stryker PowerLOAD Cot. Mayor Connie Ludvigson reported on several meetings she attended in January.

Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman reported, in 2017, the department had: 9,402 calls, 324 arrests and 280 bookings in the county jail and issued 2,044 citations.

Drug crimes have increased 62 percent since 2016.

AT A GLANCE Professional Directory .................. 4 Public Notice................................... 5 Obituaries ........................................ 6 Puzzle ................................................ 8 Courthouse News ......................... 9 Classifieds ......................................10 Sports .............................................11 Society ............................................12

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The proposed public safety budget for FY 2018-19 is $1,556,739, with a total tax asking of $1,461,050, with Holstein’s portion being $238,152. This represents an increase of 5.7 percent.

City Administrator Kay Hanson reported on the following: •February budget meetings were scheduled for Feb. 12 and 19.

•The board of adjustment met Jan. 30 to consider a variance request by Eric and Jill Myrtue, 505 S. Kiel, for an additional one-foot variance in addition to the 17foot variance approved on Oct. 17, 2017, to construct a master bath and master bedroom to their residence. The request was for a relaxation of the 28-foot corner lot side setback requirement in an R-1 District. The variance was approved.

•The sale of city property at 123 and 125 S. Kiel closed Feb. 5.

The community center report included the following information: men’s basketball total income $400, total basketball concessions were $340, 100 Miles in March Challenge will be held March 1-31, spring soccer will be held April 7 through May

12, summer ball will be held May 14 through June 22 and Wiese Construction completed the installation of the concession stand doors and the ICCBF grant report was submitted.

Public Works Director Scott Niemeier reported a Source Water Meeting was held Feb. 8 at Stubbs Memorial Library. The new truck has been delivered, and installation of the plow and box is being completed. The 2008 Chevy pickup will be at Vollmar Motors this week for repairs. The sweeper has been taken to Road Machinery and Supplies to be repaired.

Taxi totals for January were 317 rides, 887 stops and 22 days of driving. This represents 50 more rides and 150 more stops than January, 2017.

The council reviewed the findings of the FY2016-17 annual examination conducted by Hunzelman, Putzier and Co. PLC. A proposed Long Lines Franchise Agreement has been received and forwarded to Cosgrove Law Office for review.

American Legion Post #225’s two-year gambling license was approved.

Hearings set for roads bonds, fiscal year 2019 budget The Ida County Board of Supervisors continued discussions on the amended Tax Increment Finance (TIF) area for road and bridge work supported by a future wind turbine project and set a public hearing at its Feb. 5 meeting.

The supervisors voted to establish a public hearing on the proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and to borrow up to $25 million. Dorsey and Whitey of Des Moines was selected to be general bond counsel.

Secondary road engineer Jeff Williams said the bonded total of $25 million should be able to handle the projects.

Supervisors set a public hearing on the bonds for 11 a.m., Feb. 26, at the Ida County courthouse.

Two new positions that were proposed were discussed: inancing a new jailer for the law enforcement center and a data processing or IT full-time staff member. The supervisors favored the jailer position funding over the IT staffer.

The public hearing for the iscal year 2019 budget will be at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 26.

Options on levy rates were

presented.

“That number for mental health tax is likely to be lowered. That is set at $24 per capita. What is likely to happen is Rolling Hills Mental Health Region will set that at $14 per capita, which would put Woodbury County at equal footing,” said supervisor Creston Schubert, the county representative to Rolling Hills. “We (Rolling Hills) will vote on it March 5. That tax is based on $24 per capita.”

“There are bigger counties that don’t have the IT person.

This may not be the time,” said Schubert.

That position was an estimated $66,000 salary. Contractor Solutions Inc.’s work on IT may be continued if a full-time person is not hired.

Hiring both positions this iscal year would be dif icult to justify, supervisors said.

“What if something happens and we have to amend our budget and take money out?” asked supervisor Rhett Leonard. “I think we will have to raise the levies some, otherwise we are cutting ourselves too thin if something major happened and we had to come up with $50,000.”

Young farmers: PHOTO SUBMITTED

The Iowa Farm Bureau held its annual Young Farmer Conference Feb. 2-3 in Altoona. More than 500 young farmers attended the conference. Representing Ida County were, front row from left, Tyler Vohs, Sam Bennett, Danielle Bennett, Kysa Radke and Seth Radke, and back row, from left, Ethan Uhl, Sydney Schwanz, Jared Hinkeldey, Kyle Knudsen and Tristian Goettsch.

Ida County Sheriff’s Office statistics reveal slight crime increase

by DEB LOGER The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice saw an increase in crimes involving burglaries and thefts in 2017. There was also a signi icant increase in drug-related arrests.

Deputies investigated 14 burglaries, 62 criminal mischief cases and 114 thefts last year. This compares to 12 burglaries, 51 criminal mischief cases and 97 thefts investigated in 2016. High month totals were July for burglaries with three reported, April and November tied with seven criminal mischief cases reported and June and August had 19 thefts reported.

“Our burglaries, thefts and criminal mischief cases increased in 2017 when compared to 2016. However, the increases were very small.

Our goal is to decrease crime each year, so any increase is too much, but to see our numbers increase by such a small number means we are still doing a good job of deterring crime,” said Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman.

Monetary losses for burglary, criminal mischief and thefts and property recovered both saw increases last year. Monetary losses totaled $171,043 last year compared to $163,393 in 2016. Property recovered last year totaled $91,094, up from $37,900 recovered in 2016.

Harriman said, “I am happy to report that we did increase our property recovered for crime victims from $37,900 in 2016 to $91,094 in 2017. We were able to bring back nearly 53 percent of what was lost for victims of crime. That is a great number, and I am very proud of our efforts in ensuring victims of crime in Ida County were made whole.”

Possession of drug charges (methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, drug tax stamps) saw a signi icant increase in 2017, going from 38 in 2016 to 59 last year. Forty-three (32) individuals were charged for possession of drug paraphernalia last year.

“I am not surprised that our total number of drug charges increased in 2017. This is a direct result of the sheriff’s of ice continuing to make drug crimes our number one priority. We know that drug crime breeds other crime, so, if we can make a large dent in ridding Ida County of drugs, we know that our other crime categories will decrease. We will continue in 2018 to aggressively investigate those who deal drugs in Ida County. We will also continue our efforts to interdict drugs that cross through our county on our highways,” said Harriman.

Weekly reports Arrest reports published weekly in the Courier indi-

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cated there were 320 arrests, down from 313 in 2016. The age breakdown for arrests was: 47 (39) for persons 19 or younger, 117 (115) for ages 20-29, 67 (76) for ages 3039, 48 (49) for ages 40-49, 30 (23) for 50-59 year olds and 11 (11) for persons 60 or older.

According to the weekly arrest reports, alcohol-related charges decreased from 78 in 2016 to 66 last year. Last year there were 24 (49) individuals arrested for OWI’s, 33 (14) for possession of alcohol by a minor, four (14) for public intoxication, zero (one) for .02 tolerance, four (zero) for open container and one (zero) for supplying alcohol to a minor.

Annual arrest report According to Sheriff Harriman’s annual report, there were 324 arrests last year, down from the record in 2016 of 343.

Harriman said, “We ended 2017 with 324 arrests, which was down slightly from 2016’s total of 343. However, 2016 was a record year for the sheriff’s of ice in terms of arrests, bookings into the county jail and citations issued to motorists. A decrease in those areas was expected in 2017.”

Calls for service, jail activity and citations all saw decreases last year.

There were 9,402 calls for service in 2017. This compares to 10,674 (record year) in 2016, 9,637 in 2015 and 8,025 in 2014.

August had the most calls for service with 886 calls, while February had the low at 657 calls. The rural area had the most calls with 4,928, up from 2016’s 5,943 calls for See SHERIFF’S STATS: page 2

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. . . sheriff’s stats (continued from front page) service. Other calls for service totals were (2016 numbers in parentheses): Arthur—133 (197), Battle Creek—494 (639), Galva—215 (186), Holstein—1,017 (1,020) and Ida Grove—2,615 (2,690).

The number of inmates incarcerated in the Ida County Jail also decreased last year. In 2017, there were 287 inmates (217 males and 69 females) booked into the jail for 51 felonies and 238 misdemeanors.

This compares to 344 inmates (252 males and 92 females) booked into the Ida County Jail in 2016 for 40 felonies and 304 misdemeanors.

In his annual report, Sheriff Harriman noted the Ida County Jail is staffed by one fulltime jailer and supplemented by dispatchers that perform hourly checks. In the event of a problem in the jail, patrol deputies are called in from patrol to handle jail issues.

Harriman said, “The Ida County Jail historically has a steady population of inmates.

Average daily populations for the past four years are: 2017—6.7, 2016—6.5, 2015– 5.5 and 2014—7.9. Many inmates housed in the jail have concurrent substance abuse and mental health issues. The needs of the jail population have increased dramatically

in the last several years, as a side effect of a weakening mental health system within the state. Inmates require more constant monitoring, more medication and more intervention from staff on a daily basis.”

There were 2,033 citations issued last year, compared to 3,605 in 2016 (record year), 2,686 in 2015 and 1,377 in 2014. Month highs were in July with 255 citations issued and September with 240 citations issued.

Other areas with increases last year were: accidents—111 (104), assaults—39 (seven), civil disputes—63 (55), domestic disputes—34 (29), committals—31 (27), ireworks—24 (12), identity theft—four (two), patrol hours—14,721.25 (14,393.5) and urinalysis’—38 (34).

Areas that saw decreases included: animal calls—283 (308), civil processes—760 (785), fraud—124 (125), K9 searches—six (13), mileage—196,086 (206,143), premise checks—10,349 (11,989), Sex Offender Registry checks—28 (39), search warrants—10 (14), stolen vehicles— ive (10), weather warnings—10 (19) and civil papers–760 (785).

Accidents

A total of 126 accidents were investigated last year.

Of those, 63 were single-vehicle accidents and 63 involved multiple vehicles.

Thirty-three of the accidents involved animals (28 deer, two cattle, one horse, one dog and one raccoon), 28 involved people hitting legally-parked vehicles, three involved people hitting buildings and six were weather-related.

“As always, I want to thank my staff for another job well done in 2017. These individuals come to work each day and put their lives on the line to protect the citizens of Ida County. Their hard work, professionalism and dedication to duty is amazing, and I am proud to serve alongside each and every one of them.

“Lastly, I want to thank the citizens of Ida County for allowing me the honor to serve as your sheriff. I have been the sheriff in Ida County for nearly 20 years, and I am still humbled by the fact that, each day, I get to come to a job that I still love and work for the best people in Iowa. I am grateful for the many friendships and kind, encouraging words that are sent my way each day. I look forward to continuing to serve the citizens of this great county for many years to come,” said Harriman.

Ida County Fairboard discusses show ring improvements, carnival The Ida County Fairboard met Jan. 13 and the meeting was called to order by president Kevin Weber. Those in attendance were Kevin and Keri Weber, Matt Grell, Shane Adams, Randy Rohlk, Tyler Roberts and Becky Miller.

The secretary’s report was given by Keri Weber and approved.

Miller gave the treasurer’s report and the status of the various accounts and any outstanding bills. It was approved.

Discussion was held about compiling a list of projects to be completed prior to the 2018 fair. Rohlk will obtain estimates for an overhead door for the south end of the south ring. Other improvements discussed were the show ring and the status of the pen-of-three gates. Rohlk advised the board that the Ida County Cattlemen Association gave the fair board a donation toward the improvements to the show ring.

In new business, Keri discussed ways to improve our advertising and that we need to get it done months earlier than prior printouts.

She will obtain some new quotes on advertising. Additional discussion was held on the due date for the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grant.

The carnival and the strolling entertainment have been booked for the 2018 fair. Discussion was held about increasing the number of carnival rides.

Discussion was held on running a four-wheeler rodeo circuit where participants could earn points, according to placing at each event. These events would possibly be held at the fairs located in Ida County, Sac County, Calhoun County, Woodbury County, Buena

Vista County and Cherokee County. On Aug. 25, the grand inale/championship would be held in Ida County, which would be followed by a live music concert featuring up-and-coming female country artist AC Jones. A meeting of the surrounding fair boards was held in Holstein Jan. 16 to discuss this competition.

A request was made by the Ridge View FFA to hold their annual antique tractor pull on Aug. 26 at the fairgrounds. The fair board moved to approve this activity. The fair board noted they have not heard from the progress show, so the dates for the beef, sheep and hog shows have not been set.

The new laws requiring hand sanitizer placement at the exit or sign placement stating the location of hand sanitizer at the exits of all livestock buildings were discussed.

The next district meeting is March 24, in Spirit Lake.

Improvements to the fair signs located by the highway and by the sheep barn were discussed and whether a 4-H club was willing to take on this project. Discussion was held with the Blaine Clovers and the possibility of them taking on the project.

Other new projects discussed were possibly replacing the bleachers in the show ring, cementing the area under the bleachers in the show ring, a new air conditioner for the concession stand trailer, installation of new roof vents in the hog buildings and new ceiling and air conditioning in the concession stand at the grandstand.

The fair board also met Feb. 11.

Keri Weber Secretary

ICCB plans environment education programs Ida County Naturalist Danielle Bennett updated the Ida County Conservation Board on upcoming environmental education programs during the board’s Feb. 6 meeting.

There will be a Wood Duck, Kestrel and Blue Bird box-building event on March 3 beginning at 9 a.m.

This event requires participants to pre-register, and they can do so by calling the Conservation Board office.

Jerry Toll, a federal bird bander, will be holding a Saw Whet Owl banding program on March 5 at the Conservation Center at 8 p.m. This event is open to the public.

Governor Reynolds to stop in IG Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will end her three-day March tour of northwest Iowa in Ida County on Saturday, March 17, according to the Ida County Republicans. Reynolds will be at the Skate Palace in Ida Grove at 7 p.m. to speak.

The event will be open to the public.

This will also be a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The bar will be open at the Skate Palace and there will be music.

Becky Bruning

Bruning receives awards at newspaper convention The Aurelia Star collected two awards at the Iowa Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest awards ceremony Feb. 2 in Des Moines. Both awards were in Weekly Class 1, for weekly newspapers with circulation between 1,001 and under.

Aurelia Star graphic designer Becky Bruning of Ida Grove won irst place Best Ad Designer and irst place best ad featuring grocery, food or entertainment for “Dads Are Superheros” ad. The judges’ comments were: “Love the artwork and header chosen for this advertisement. The text in the advertisement is well-placed – leaving ‘white space’ really helps emphasize the background.”

Comments for the Best Ad Designer award were: “Nice variety of styles. Each ad did a nice job of re lecting the advertiser.”

Bruning also won second place for best special section advertising in the Holstein Advance for a State Theatre ad. Comments: “Great job tying the ads to the theatre. Especially liked the Vollmar Motors ad with the use of the photo of employees, very creative.”

The 2018 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests were judged by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

The Aurelia Star, Holstein Advance and Ida County Courier are owned by Mid-America Publishing in Hampton.

by LIBBY BAGENSTOS Recreation director March Madness Weight Loss Challenge: Grab a partner and sign up for our March Madness Weight Loss Challenge. Teams will be made up of two and only 16 teams will be able to participate.

Challenge will run for eight weeks. Cash prize for team bracket winner and the individual overall winner.

Spring soccer registration: Preschool through high school soccer registration forms are due March 1. Stop by or email lscc@holsteiniowa.org to register.

Summer baseball and softball registration: Preschool–eighth grade summer ball registration forms are due March 1. Stop by or email lscc@ holsteiniowa.org to register.

Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee.

Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment.

Birthday parties: Let Lohff-Schumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos.

Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials.

New itness schedule Monday—5:45–6:30 a.m. spinning, 5:45–6:30 a.m. full body it and 9:45–10:30 a.m. retired but not tired.

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Thursday—5:45–6:30 a.m. weights and cardio, 9:45–10:30 a.m. retired but not tired and 5:30– 6:15 p.m. bodyweight burner.

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The Holstein Chamber of Commerce met Jan. 11 with 15 members present. The meeting was held at noon at Boulders Inn with President Jamee Dittmer calling the meeting to order. Secretary Teresa Hunt read the minutes from the December meeting.

Treasurer Hunt presented the inancial report. Both reports were approved.

In old business, the Chamber subcommittees were discussed. Some of the subcommittees’ responsibilities were discussed. It was noted that a full list of responsibilities would be helpful when Chamber members are volunteering their time and what their expectations would be. More will be discussed at the next meeting.

Karla Meier of Mid-America Publishing was present and encouraged all members to send information for the Chamber newsletter to her or Becky Bruning at the Holstein Advance. All Chamber members are encouraged to bring goals for 2018 to the February meeting.

In new business, Dittmer and Hunt talked about a children’s event they attended in Fort Dodge. They expressed interest in hosting a similar event in Holstein as a fundraiser for the Holstein Chamber. They will bring additional information next month. Brianna Butcher of Boulders Inn said she has been in contact with Iowa Works in Sioux City to assist in business development and continuing education of local businesses. She will keep the Chamber updated on progress.

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In other business, Kathy Vollmar encouraged all Chamber businesses to donate items or services to the welcome baskets. Contact her with items you would like to contribute.

Dittmer said she would be making some updates on the Chamber website. Butcher said Boulders Inn and the Holstein Country Club were hosting a Stay and Play Golf outing in the spring. It was also noted that the Holstein ecumenical Easter cantata would begin practicing soon.

The location and date have yet to be determined. Please watch for updates.

Membership renewals have been mailed out and were due back Feb. 1. Hunt reported one phone call was ielded for the Holstein Chamber.

The Holstein Chamber of Commerce met Dec. 14 with 11 members present. Dittmer called the meeting to order.

The secretary’s minutes and treasurer’s report were approved.

In old business, the Holstein holiday events from Dec. 2 were reviewed. The vendor fair and cookie walk at the Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center were well attended. The Kiwanis soup and sandwich lunch was enjoyed be many, and approximately 130 people attended the free movie, “The Polar Express.� Sheryl Leonard said she would like more help with the live Nativity reenactment at the community center. Positive comments were passed on about all the activities on that day.

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Dash was discussed. There was a greater response this year. After some discussion, there were some changes made for next year. The Chamber business static clings were reviewed; it was suggested to add the branding logo. Dittmer will make those changes.

In new business, the Santa Store was held Dec. 18 at the Galva-Holstein Lower Elementary activity room. The newsletter was discussed.

Meier volunteered to put it together in agreement for a trade in membership. After further discussion, Dittmer, Hunt and Gayle Brown will draft up some expectations of what is wanted/needed in the newsletter. It was the consensus of the group that keeping the Chamber newsletter was a good idea.

A discussion was held on developing descriptions for the Chamber committees to give guidance and expectations to the members. Some of the committees include: planters, membership, Kinderfest, Christmas activities, survey, waste receptacles, newsletter, branding and table top advertising in eating establishments.

Hunt will meet with Brown and come up with the descriptions for the committees.

Each member present was asked to come to the January meeting with a goal for 2018 for the Holstein Chamber.

In other business, the member status is at 55, and four phone calls were ielded in November.

Teresa Hunt Secretary/treasurer

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Classroom donation: The Ida County Cattlemen and Pork Producers hosted their annual banquet dinner Jan. 13 in Holstein. During the awards banquet, they presented a $3,000 check to Siouxland Agriculture in the Classroom. President Andrew Butcher presented the check to Heather Collins with Siouxland Ag in the Classroom.

Conservation board discusses wages The Ida County Conservation Board approved a budget for the next iscal year at its meeting Feb. 6.

Ida County Parks Director Paige Alesch informed the board that the Ida County Board of Supervisors gave its approval to the conservation board’s proposed 2019 iscal year budget.

Following discussion of the meeting with the supervisors, the conservation board approved its $237,181 budget.

In new business, the conservation board discussed compensation time for the permanent, full-time staff. The board discussed staff only accumulating compensation time during the busy camping season and when absolutely necessary in other months. Conservation staff will leave after the normal allotted 40 hours per week in the winter months, if all tasks are completed for the week.

Alesch updated the board on the status of the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grant. The deadline to submit a request is March 1. The conservation board voted to submit a $10,000 grant proposal to pay for a portion of a new picnic shelter by the lake at Moorehead Park near Ida Grove.

The board discussed plans to repair the road north of the depot and on the west side of the lake, both at Moorehead Park. Board member Gary Brummer volunteered to haul material to the park for both areas. Two-inch road rock will be added to both areas this spring. Purchasing a box scraper to attach to the tractor and maintain the roads was also discussed.

Alesch will look into pricing on a box scraper

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Instant PotÂŽ Class: Kristin Boysen of Ida Grove will be at The Meeting Place in Galva on Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. to show how to use Instant PotsÂŽ for preparing faster and more nutritious meals. Topics include: the history about Instant PotsÂŽ, sizes, cooking terminology, extra parts and accessories, how to get started, what to cook, what not to cook, converting your favorite crock pot recipes to Instant PotÂŽ recipes and more.

During the one-hour program, participants will taste approximately six different foods. The class is for ages 12 and over. Prepayments are needed by Feb. 23. Call 2824426 if you have questions or want to sign up.

Learn how to crochet: Melissa Ausborn wants to show the public how easy it is to crochet. The public is invited to The Meeting Place in Galva on Saturday, April 21 at 9 a.m.

During the two-hour program, Ausborn will talk about the history of crocheting, what

kinds of hooks and needles are used, different yarn weights, crochet patterns, simple crochet stitches and more.

Participants will crochet a washcloth and will take home their crochet needle and extra yarn to create another project. This class is for ages 10 and over. All supplies will be provided, but please bring along a scissors. Registrations are needed by Friday, April 13. Call 282-4426 if you have questions or want to sign up.

Fly ishing program: Mark your calendar and plan to join us at The Meeting Place in Galva Thursday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. for a ly- ishing program with Mark Radke of Aurelia.

More information coming on this event in the next couple weeks.

Scrapbook retreat weekends: The Meeting Place in Galva is holding scrapbook weekends on Feb. 17-18 and March 1011. Each scrap booker will have their own six-foot table, a chair and electrical plug-in nearby. Scrapbook hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both days). The maximum participants for each weekend is 11. A fee is required to secure

your spot. Call 712-282-4426 to register today.

Chalk and shop: Ute native Gina Sisco will demonstrate how to create magnetic chalkboards Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. at The Meeting Place in Galva. There is a fee for the class. To register by Feb. 9 and for information on the fee, call Anne Johnson at 712-282-4426. Snow date is Feb. 25 at 1 p.m.

Personal training: Bria Miller is offering one-on-one personal training to individuals and/or small groups of two to three people at Sole 2 Soul at 5:30 a.m., 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m. and other scheduled times by appointment. For information, call Sole 2 Soul.

Yoga: An eight-week yoga class started Jan. 8.

Zumba: An eight-week Zumba session started Jan. 10.

Tabata: Miller is teaching a Tabata class through March 20.

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Installing wireless internet access at Crawford Creek Recreation Area for campers was discussed. Alesch presented the board with information from other conservation boards around the state that have successfully installed Wi-Fi and information from two different companies that serve the area.

Xstreamair LLC is currently drawing up a plan to be discussed at the next board meeting.

The board discussed pros and cons of installing Wi-Fi in the campground. No decision was made on the topic.

Alesch presented the board with a letter of support for the ongoing Source Water Protection Plan spearheaded by the Department of Natural Resources and the County Conservation Districts of Iowa. The board reviewed and then voted to approve and sign the letter.

There will be an addition made to the entrance sign at Moorehead Park, noting the operating hours of the conservation center.

Alesch will also purchase an open/closed sign to place in the center to use when the center is closed while staff is unable to be there during regular hours.

The board brie ly discussed switching the regular board meeting day ( irst Monday of the month) to a different day of the week to better accommodate board member and staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedules. The board will discuss the possible change at the next meeting when more board members are present.

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by BRIAN DEMOSS Social Security District manager Spencer/Storm Lake Social Security celebrates Black History Month.

In February, we honor African Americans by celebrating Black History Month. Created in 1926, this event coincides with Abraham Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Frederick Douglassâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthdays. African American communities have celebrated these birthdays together for more than 90 years.

Honoring our shared history is one way we can remember that we believe in freedom and democracy for all. Another shared belief is that we all deserve a comfortable retirement, free of economic hardship.

Social Security has the tools to help you plan for your retirement and to apply for bene its online. We also pay disability bene its to individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from working for more than 12 months or that result in death. If the disabled individual has dependent family members, they may also be eligible to receive payments.

We pay disability through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance program, for people who have worked and paid Social Security taxes long enough to be eligible, and the Supplemental Security Income program, which pays bene its based on inancial need.

Widows, widowers and their dependent children may be eligible for Social Security survivors bene its. Social Security helps by providing income for the families of workers who die. In fact, 98 of every 100 children could get bene its if a working parent dies. And Social Security pays more bene its to children than any other federal program.

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Forty years ago Four area school districts still have to make decisions regarding teacher salaries for the coming year. Ida Grove, the only district that uses formal bargaining procedures to arrive at teacher contracts, is also the only district that has completed teacher salary talks. Schools that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use the formal bargaining procedure have until mid-March to work out a teacher salary package. Battle Creek, Holstein and Odebolt-Arthur have started salary talks while Galva has not.

The Ida County Planning and Zoning Commission, after meeting with Holstein officials last week, will plan for a quarter-mile wide strip of rural residential zoning on all four sides of the existing town. The rural residential strip will act as a buffer zone to limit the establishment of large livestock-feeding operations close to town.

Thirty years ago Ida County Sheriff Don Gebers of Holstein has decided to not seek reelection.

Gebers has served as Ida County sheriff since taking office in November, 1960.

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Ida County Board of Supervisors NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT AND TO BORROW MONEY THEREUNDER IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 (GENERAL OBLIGATION) The Board of Supervisors of Ida County, Iowa, will meet on February 26, 2018, at the Supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Meeting Room, Ida Grove, Iowa, at 11:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m., for the purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action on a proposal to enter into a loan agreement (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loan Agreementâ&#x20AC;?) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of undertaking urban renewal projects in the Ida County Urban Renewal Area consisting of constructing highway, bridge and culvert improvements.

The Loan Agreement is proposed to be entered into, and bonds will be issued thereunder, pursuant to authority contained in Section 331.402 and Section 331.441(2)(b)(14) of the Code of Iowa. The Loan Agreement and the bonds will constitute general obligations of the County.

At any time before the date ďŹ xed for taking action to enter into the Loan Agreement, a petition may be ďŹ led with the County Auditor of the County asking that the question of entering into the Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the County, pursuant to the provisions of Section 331.441(2)(b)(14) of the Code of Iowa.

If no such petition is ďŹ led, at the aforementioned time and place, oral or written objections may be ďŹ led or made to the proposal to enter into the Loan Agreement. After receiving objections, the County may determine to enter into the Loan Agreement, in which case, the decision will be ďŹ nal unless appealed to the District Court within ďŹ fteen (15) days thereafter.

By order of the Board of Supervisors of Ida County, Iowa.

Lorna Steenbock, County Auditor (Published in the Holstein Advance on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018)

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Holstein CITY OF HOLSTEIN EMPLOYEESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; GROSS WAGES 2017 Dennis L. Albers $46,854.30 Samuel R. Ashley 614.51 Libby A. Bagenstos 38,620.00 Bonnie Barkema 19,508.00 Brenda D. Bennett 1,920.78 Beau J. Blackmore 677.46 Hanna R. Blackmore 455.88 Donna S. Bremer 8,836.14 Lora L. Brummer 1,631.83 Russell J. Brummer 1,773.51 Laura Burk 324.15 Sierra R. Deck 2,356.13 Jaden A. Droegmiller 831.22 Taylor M. Faltin 703.18 Barbara J. Gebers 1,640.11 Daniel Gebers 450.00 Bailey L. Graff 212.06 Madisen L. Grieme 1,010.67 Mary L. Gross 600.00 Katherine J. Hanson 53,842.03 Eric L. Hibbs Jr. 417.30 Araceli C. Johnson 1,090.00 Pamela R. Kay 17,343.32 Isaac A. Kirchner 147.32 Francene D. Leonard 11,897.17 Renee Leonard 36,853.15 Evan J. Leuschen 3,026.90 Terri L. Libke 4,375.77 Connie F. Ludvigson 2,580.00 Kathy J. Mohr 406.65 Dale A. Nelson 12,291.64 Joyce Nelson 15,059.39 Ken Niemeier 21.65 Scott M. Niemeier 58,875.62 Tara L. Redenius 1,637.48 Rodney L. Regennitter 540.00 Melissa A. Schoer 660.00 Braleigh S. Schossow 252.23 Andrew R. Snyder 3,573.65 Savanna A. Snyder 2,307.49 Bonnie L. Stevenson 600.00 Kimberly Stevenson 738.00 Brayden M. Stowater 182.78 Emily M. Todd 13,530.70 Destiny R. Van Beek 2,357.19 Brittney M. Vincent 3,223.54 Wade E. Vincent 854.72 Joel C. Wellendorf 570.00 Jenna L. Wiese 0.01 Renae E. Wiese 526.44 Rayven R. Wold 11,511.13 Afton R. Wulf 0.01 Totals $390,313.21 (Published in the Holstein Advance on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018)

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Holstein firefighters battled their second major blaze in less than four weeks Sunday at the Bret Schauer home at 517 S. Kiel. Firemen were called to the scene about 7 p.m. According to fire chief Dean Breyfogle, the fire began in the bathroom where a faulty light switch had apparently ignited cleaner fumes.

The northeast portion of the house sustained fire damage, while the rest of the house had heavy smoke and water damage.

Twenty years ago The Galva-Holstein Education Association presented its contract proposal to the school district, asking for an $800 increase in base salary. The proposed increase would raise the base salary to $20,700, up from the current base of $19,900.

Ten years ago Don Friedrichsen of Holstein has announced his intention to seek election to the Iowa House of Representatives District 55 opening in November. He is seeking the seat currently held by Clarence Hoffman of Charter Oak, who is stepping down at the end of his term this year.

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Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors

IDA GROVE, IOWA FEBRUARY 5, 2018 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey.

Minutes of the meeting held January 29, 2018, were read and approved.

County Engineer Jeff Williams was present to discuss the proposed road construction project costs for the wind tower tax increment ďŹ nancing general obligation bonds. He felt the $25 million ďŹ nancing proposal would be sufďŹ cient.

A phone conference with Russel Sandbothe-Country View Estates was held. He requested storing a junked trailer home at the landďŹ ll for 6 months prior to disposal. The Board denied the request.

Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion approving and authorizing the Chair to sign an agreement with Dorey & Whitney LLP as Bond Counsel for 2018 General Obligation Bonds. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Leonard and seconded

by Drey to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 18-06-ďŹ xing a date for a public hearing on a proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and to borrow money thereunder. Motion carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION NO. 18-06 Resolution to ďŹ x a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Ida County (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Countyâ&#x20AC;?), proposes to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loan

Agreementâ&#x20AC;?) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 pursuant to the provisions of Section 331.402 and Section 331.441(2) (b)(14) of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of undertaking urban renewal projects in the Ida County Urban Renewal Area consisting of constructing highway, bridge and culvert improvements (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Projectsâ&#x20AC;?), and in lieu of calling an election thereon, the County desires to institute proceedings to enter into the Loan Agreement by causing a notice of such proposal to be published, including notice of the right to petition for an election, under the provisions of Section 331.442(5) of the Code of Iowa; and it is now necessary to ďŹ x a date of meeting of the Board of Supervisors at which it is proposed to take action to enter into the Loan Agreement and to give notice thereof as required by such law; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Ida County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. This Board will meet on February 26, 2018, at the Supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Meeting Room, Ida Grove, Iowa, at 11:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m., at which time and place a hearing will be held and proceedings will be instituted and action taken to enter into the Loan Agreement.

Section 2. The County Auditor is hereby directed to give notice of the proposed action on the Loan Agreement setting forth the amount and purpose thereof, the time when and place where the said meeting will be held by publication at least once and not less than ten (10) and not more than twenty (20) days before the date

selected for the meeting, in a legal newspaper which has a general circulation in the County. The notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT AND TO BORROW MONEY THEREUNDER IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,00 (GENERAL OBLIGATION) The Board of Supervisors of Ida County, Iowa, will meet on February 26, 2018, at the Supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Meeting Room, Ida Grove, Iowa, at 11:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m., for the purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action on a proposal to enter into a loan agreement (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loan Agreementâ&#x20AC;?) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of undertaking urban renewal projects in the Ida County Urban Renewal Area consisting of constructing highway, bridge and culvert improvements. The Loan Agreement is proposed to be entered into, and bonds will be issued thereunder, pursuant to authority contained in Section 331.402 and Section 331.441(2)(b)(14) of the Code of Iowa. The Loan Agreement and the bonds will constitute general obligations of the County.

At any time before the date ďŹ xed for taking action to enter into the Loan Agreement, a petition may be ďŹ led with the County Auditor of the County asking that the question of entering into the Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the County, pursuant to the provisions of Section 331.441(2) (b)(14) of the Code of Iowa. If no

such petition is ďŹ led, at the aforementioned time and place, oral or written objections may be ďŹ led or made to the proposal to enter into the Loan Agreement. After receiving objections, the County may determine to enter into the Loan Agreement, in which case, the decision will be ďŹ nal unless appealed to the District Court within ďŹ fteen (15) days thereafter. By order of the Board of Supervisors of Ida County, Iowa. Lorna Steenbock, County Auditor Section 3. Pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Income Tax Regulations (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regulationsâ&#x20AC;?) of the Internal Revenue Service, the County declares (a) that it intends to undertake the Projects which is reasonably estimated to cost approximately $25,000,000, (b) that other than (i) expenditures to be paid or reimbursed from sources other than the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bondsâ&#x20AC;?), or (ii) expenditures made not earlier than 60 days prior to the date of this Resolution or a previous intent resolution of the County, or (iii) expenditures amounting to the lesser of $100,000 or 5% of the proceeds of the Bonds, or (iv) expenditures constituting preliminary expenditures as deďŹ ned in Section 1.150-2(f)(2) of the Regulations, no expenditures for the Projects have heretofore been made by the County and no expenditures will be made by the County until after the date of this Resolution or a prior intent resolution of the County, and (c) that the County reasonably expects to reimburse the expenditures made for costs of the County out of the proceeds of the Bonds.

This declaration is a declaration of ofďŹ cial intent adopted pursuant

to Section 1.150-2 of the Regulations.

Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conďŹ&#x201A;ict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conďŹ&#x201A;ict.

Section 5. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its adoption and approval, as provided by law.

Passed and approved February 5, 2018. /s/ Rhett Leonard Chairperson, Board of Supervisors. Attest: /s/ Lorna Steenbock County Auditor.

A motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 18-07-Adopting and Approving Tax compliance Procedures Relating to Tax-Exempt Bonds was made by Schubert and seconded by Drey. Motion carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION NO. 18-07 Resolution adopting and approving Tax Compliance Procedures Relating to Tax-Exempt Bonds WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Iowa and Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code, Ida County, Iowa (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Countyâ&#x20AC;?), acting by and through the authority of its Board of Supervisors, has issued, and likely will issue in the future, tax exempt municipal bonds, notes or other obligations (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tax Exempt Bondsâ&#x20AC;?); and WHEREAS, the County deems it necessary and desirable to adopt certain procedures and practices to be followed by the County in connection with the issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds; and WHEREAS, proposed tax compliance procedures are attached hereto as Exhibit A (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Compliance Proceduresâ&#x20AC;?); NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Re-

solved by the Board of Supervisors of Ida County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. The Compliance Procedures attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby adopted and shall be dated as of the date hereof.

Section 2. The County Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to periodically update the Compliance Procedures in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code and supporting Internal Revenue Service Rulings and Regulations, with advice from bond counsel.

Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conďŹ&#x201A;ict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conďŹ&#x201A;ict.

Passed and approved February 5, 2018. /s/ Rhett Leonard, Chairperson, Board of Supervisors. Attest: /s/ Lorna Steenbock, County Auditor.

The Board approved 2 claims for BeneďŹ ts, Inc. in the amount of $40.00 and $583.20 from the Self Funding Fund.

Drey moved to set the public hearing date for the FY-2019 Budget for February 26, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Ida Grove/AMVC RE, LLC/Dave Wittry; Ehrps/D Rose LLC; Webbs/D Rose LLC. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2018, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock Auditor /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Chair (Published in the Holstein Advance on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018)

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Holstein

HOLSTEIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CITY HALL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2018 5:30 p.m.

MINUTES Call to Order The February 5, 2018, Holstein City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ludvigson at 5:30 p.m. Members present: Gebers, Gross, Regennitter, Stevenson and Wellendorf. Absentâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; None.

Consent Agenda Motion by Gebers, second by Regennitter to approve the Consent Agenda.

Aye: All. Motion carried.

A. Minutes of January 8, 2018, Council Meeting; January 23, 2018, Special Meeting; and January 29, 2018, Special Meeting.

B. Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report.

C. American Legion Post #225 TwoYear Gambling License.

Approval of Agenda The National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program Presentation will be removed from the Agenda and addressed at the March City Council Meeting. Motion by Regennitter, second by Gross to approve the Agenda as amended. Aye: All. Motion Carried.

Citizen Forum There was no one present.

Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report January 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Attended Iowa Source Water Protection Meeting.

January 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Along with City Administrator Hanson, met with Travis Squires, Piper Jaffray, to discuss the budgetary component of the Capital Improvement Plan.

January 16â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Attended the Holstein Development Authority Meeting.

January 17â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Attended the Public Safety Commission Meeting.

January 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Along with City Administrator Hanson, Public Works Director Niemeier and Public Works Employee Albers, met with Jason Bennett, Loss Control Representative with Continental Insurance Company.

January 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Attended the Ida County Conference Board Meeting.

January 25â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Attended SIMPCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee Meeting.

January 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Toured the Lohff-Schumann Community Center with Council Pool and Parks Committee Members Gebers and Stevenson.

January 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Attended the Board of Adjustment Hearing.

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report

Sheriff Harriman reported in 2017 the Department had: 9,402 calls, 324 arrests, 280 bookings in the County Jail and issued 2044 citations. Drug crimes have increased 62% since 2016. The proposed Public Safety Budget for FYE 2018-2019 is $1,556,739, total tax asking of $1,461,050, with the City of Holsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portion being $238,152. This represents an increase of 5.7%.

Administrator Report Budget meetings in February are scheduled for Monday, February 12th, and Monday, February 19th, both at 5:30 p.m.

The Board of Adjustment met on Tuesday, January 30th, to consider a variance request by Eric and Jill Myrtue, 505 S. Kiel, for an additional 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122; variance in addition to the 17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; variance approved on October 17, 2017, to construct a master bath and master bedroom to their residence. The request was for a relaxation of the 28 ft. corner lot side setback requirement in an R-1 District. The variance was approved.

The sale of City property at 123 and 125 S. Kiel closed on Monday, February 5.

Community Center Report Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketballâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Total Income: $400.

Basketball Concessionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Total Income: $340.61.

100 Miles in March Challengeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Will be held March 1 through March 31.

March Madness Bracket Challengeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Will be held March 5 through April 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sixteen teams of two.

Spring Soccerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Will be held April 7 through May 12.

Summer Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Will be held May 14 through June 22.

Wiese Construction completed installation of the concession stand doors. The ICCBF grant report has been submitted.

Public Works Report Public Works Director Niemeier reported the next Source Water Meeting will be Thursday, February 8, 6:00 p.m., at Stubbs Memorial Library. The new truck has been delivered and installation of the plow and box is being completed.

The 2008 Chevy pick-up will be at Vollmar Motors this week for repairs. The sweeper has been taken to Road Machinery & Supplies to be repaired.

Taxi Report Totals for January, 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 317 rides, 887 stops, 22 days of driving. This represents 50 more rides and 150 more stops than January, 2017.

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CITY OF HOLSTEIN CLAIMS 2018 FEBRUARY 3E Elec. Engineering &

Equip., Circuit Breaker 240v $552.59 ACCO Unlimited Corp., Liquid Chlorine Conc.

Solution 690.60 Dennis Albers, Reimb. Self Ins. 25.66 Alliance Connect, Web Hosting 8.99 Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce of State, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16-17 Annual Exam Fee 175.00 Libby Bagenstos, Reimb.

Self Ins. 530.80 Bagenstos Libby- HSA, HSA- Pre-Tax 100.00 Baker & Taylor Entertain., Books Library 238.99 Barry Motor Co., 2018 Ford F550 Flatbed 34,676.00 Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Stores, Vehicle Exp. 338.24 Core & Main, Water Main Break-Repair Clamp 144.99 Correctionville Building, CC Dance Room Materials 401.88 Counsel, OfďŹ ce Supplies Library 24.47 Crescent Electric Supply, 10 One-Time Fuses 60.42 Culligan of Ida Grove, Softner Salt 19.40 Delta Dental of Iowa, Dental Ins. 87.12 Dollar General, Bldg./ Maintenance 17.95 Kinzey Dutler, BB Ref. Jan. 20-4 Games 60.00 EMS Billing Services, Amb. Claims Filing Fees 631.33 FeldďŹ re, Spanner Wrench/5 Jafrib. 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Yel. 518.30 First Coop Association, Vehicle Exp. 928.29 Frontier Communications, Telephone 719.41 Katherine Hanson, Reimb. Mileage NWILC Mtg.-Kay 105.32 Hauff Mid-America Sports, CC Striping Tape-3 16.50 Holstein Electric Ltd., CCMove Electrical Service 281.25 John & Terri Georg, Nov.Dec. Gb. City 298.00 DBA Holstein Sanitation Inc., Jan. 2018 Refuse Contract 10,499.45 Holstein Super Market, Concessions/Operating Comm. Ctr. 409.33 Hundertmark Clg. Systems, Wash Brush Fire Dept.

29.00 Hunzelman Putzier & Co.

LLC, 2016-17 Annual Examination 460.00 Hydraulic Sales & Service, Snowplow Repair 504.41 Iowa Dept. Revenue, State Tax 1,818.00 Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce, 3rd Qrt.-Jan.-Mar. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17-18 Co. Wide Law 52,624.75 Iowa One Call, LocatesDecember 2017 10.80 IPERS, IPERS 6,078.20 IRS-Fed./FICA Taxes, Fed./FICA Tax 7,152.66 Julius Cleaners, Rug Svc. City Hall 20.70 Kay Pam-HSA, HSAPre-Tax 50.00 Leonard Renee-HSA, HSA-Pre-Tax 50.00 Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., Oxygen 111.75 Mid-America Publishing, Legals 285.49 MidAmerican Energy Co., Utilities 4,866.07 Motor Parts Sales, Shop Supplies 53.25 Municipal Supply, Inc., 3/4 S 100 G Iperl . Mtr.-8 976.13 Scott Niemeier, Reimb.

Self Ins. 278.15 Niemeier Scott-HSA, HSA-Pre-Tax 100.00 North Ida Builders LLC, Hotel/Motel 7/17-12/17 14,181.34 NW Rural Electric, Utilities 3,081.12 OfďŹ ce Elements, Envelopes/OfďŹ ce Supplies 80.67 One OfďŹ ce Solution, OfďŹ ce Supplies 90.32 Peterbilt of Sioux City, Peterbilt Parts 12.90 PQ Lighting, Lift Station LED Mini Wall 90.55 Rehab Systems, Inc., Jet Clean Sani Sw. Line W. Harriso.

275.00 Rex Reisdorph, Hose Hse. Maintenance 40.00 Kara Richard, BB Ref. 1-13/4 games & 1-20/30 gam.

105.00 Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Computers, Repair Admin. Laptop 145.00 William Riley, BB Ref. Jan. 13-4 games-Jan. 20-7 ga.

165.00 Lindsay Ruble, Birthday Cake Comm. Ctr. 32.00 DBA S & S Sales, Snowplow Repair 58.89 Secure Shred Solutions,

Secure Shredding City 48.00 Robert Shontz, Hose House Maintenance 20.00 Steffen Truck Equipment Inc., Snowplow Cylinder Lift Hitch 350.29 Stevenson Hardware, Bldg./Main./Operating 212.58 The Properties LLC, Lot 9 Refund/Benning/Mike Johnson 5,000.00 Tiefenthaler Quality Meat, Concessions Comm. Ctr. 32.02 Traf-O-Teria System, 500 Parking Tickets 213.99 U.S. Postal Service, Jan. Utility Bills Postage 213.71 Vollmar Motors, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;98 Chevy Truck 455.26 Vision Service Plan, Vision Ins. 62.28 Wiese Construction, 4 Concession Stand Doors-ICCBF 9,464.00 PAID TOTALS $162,459.56 CLAIMS FUND SUMMARY Fund, Fund Name 1 General $87,593.22 2 Hotel/Motel Tax 14,181.34 110 Road Use Tax 6,931.22 112 Employee BeneďŹ ts 866.90 157 Ur. #5 - Housing Develop.

5,000.00 600 Water 7,698.65 610 Sewer 5,512.23 810 Revolving Fund 34,676.00 TOTALS $162,459.56 CITY OF HOLSTEIN REVENUES 2018 JANUARY General Total $47,217.74 Road Use Tax Total 11,645.88 Employee BeneďŹ ts Total 7,977.44 Emergency Fund Total 194.65 Local Option Sales Tax Total 11,658.31 Urban Renewal #3 Total 665.04 Ur. #5 - Housing Develop.

Total 2,445.36 Debt Service Total 2,141.06 st Fouts 1 Addition Ur. #6a Tota.

4,345.52 Water Total 14,289.05 Cap. Projects Water Total 4,026.65 Sewer Total 15,940.49 Sw. Sinking/Cap. Projects Total 6,221.81 Storm Water Utility Total 728.80 TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND $129,497.80 (Published in the Holstein Advance on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018)

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Compliant Sidewalk Installation Motion by Regennitter, second by Gebers to approve Resolution 2018-05.

Aye: Regennitter, Stevenson, Wellendorf, Gebers, and Gross. Motion Carried.

Resolution 2018-06 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ICCBF Grant Application for Lohff Schumann Memorial Community Center Purchase and Installation of a Skymaster One Court Volleyball System Motion by Gross, second by Stevenson to approve Resolution 2018-06. Aye: Gross, Regennitter, Stevenson, Wellendorf and Gebers. Motion Carried.

Resolution 2018-07â&#x20AC;&#x201C;ICCBF Grant Application for the Holstein Swimming Pool for Purchase of Rescue Equipment to Comply with Current Red Cross Standards Motion by Regennitter, second by Gebers to approve Resolution 2018-07.

Aye: Gebers, Gross, Regennitter, Stevenson, and Wellendorf. Motion Carried.

Resolution 2018-08 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ICCBF Grant Application for Holstein Fire and Ambulance Association for Purchase of a Stryker PowerLOAD Cot Motion by Gross, second by Stevenson to approve Resolution 2018-08.

Aye: Wellendorf, Gebers, Gross and Stevenson. Abstain: Regennitter. Motion Carried.

Review of 2016/2017 Examination ďŹ ndings The Council reviewed the ďŹ ndings of the FY2016/2017 Annual Examination conducted by Hunzelman, Putzier & Co., PLC. Long Lines Franchise Agreement A proposed Franchise Agreement has been received and forwarded to Cosgrove Law OfďŹ ce for review.

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Other Business There was no other business.

Claims Motion by Regennitter, second by Stevenson to approve payment of the bills. Aye: All. Motion Carried.

Adjourn Motion by Gebers, second by Regennitter to adjourn. Aye: All. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

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Margaret J. Anderson July 8, 1936 – Feb. 2, 2018 HOLSTEIN – Private family services for Margaret J. Anderson, 81, of Holstein, formerly of Cushing, were at the Cushing Cemetery in Cushing. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein is in charge of arrangements.

Friends are invited for a time of fellowship and luncheon at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at Boulders Inn and Suites in Holstein.

She died Feb. 2, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society-Holstein.

Margaret was born July 8, 1936, in Omaha, Neb. She was the daughter of Lee and Mary Lou Kane, one of 11 children. She married William (Bill) Anderson Jan. 8, 1959, and they spent the next 32 years together.

They raised a family of ive children: Peg, Jim, Bill, Pat and Ken. With the exception of some periods in Oregon and Florida, most of their time was in Iowa, moving to Cushing in 1970.

After all their children graduated from school, they moved to Las Vegas, Nev., in 1982. In 1989, they moved back to Holstein, where they stayed until Bill died in 1991.

Margaret then moved back to Las Vegas, Nev.,

Marge Allen Dec. 24, 1932 – Feb. 6, 2018

and she eventually settled in Pahrump, Nev. She kept herself busy tending to her many trees, shrubs and gardens that she took great pride in.

She also enjoyed the occasional trip over to Las Vegas. She moved back to Holstein in 2005.

Margaret is survived by four children and their spouses: Peg and Dan Gebers of Holstein, Bill and Deb Anderson of Warsaw, Mo., Pat Johnson of Tucson, Ariz., and Ken and Mary Anderson of Urich, Mo. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren: Bridget, Adam, Claudia, Randi, Jimmy, Becky, Billy, Wade, Destiny, Raychel, Eric, Jaclyn, James, Crystal and Kyle.

Additional survivors include 26 greatgrandchildren: Cali, Devin, Emalee, Natalee, Avalynn, Clay, Magnolia (on the way), Jocelynn, Madelyn, Jacob, Zaine, Ellie, Carson, Dawson, Logan, Laycin, Reece, Mackenzie, Devan, Addison, Jessee, James, Kellen, Ayden, Camille, Ramsey and Rowan.

She is also survived by two sisters: Mary Lou and Lea; and four brothers: Ed, Tom, Dan and Jim. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; her son, Jim, and her sisters: Kate, Evelyn, Pat and Helen.

Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

Myron Franzmeier Oct. 3, 1935 – Feb. 8, 2018 STORM LAKE – Services for Myron Franzmeier, 82, of Storm Lake were Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. Burial was in Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake was in charge of arrangements.

He died Feb. 8, 2018, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Albert City, as a result of pulmonary ibrosis.

Myron Leslie Franzmeier was born Oct. 3, 1935, to Ewald and Anna (Voss) Franzmeier in Storm Lake. He was baptized and con irmed at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Storm Lake. He began his education in Truesdale and then attended Lincoln Lee and Zion country schools before graduating from Truesdale High School in 1953.

Myron served in the Army National Guard.

He worked at Sioux Implement and Marathon Implement in the 1950’s-1960. On May 3, 1959, he married Dorothy Gilmour of Ida Grove.

They lived in Marathon before moving back to the family farm on which Myron grew up, where they worked side-by-side since 1961 to establish their farm operation. The couple was blessed with three children: Lori, Joni and Michael.

Myron was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed antique tractor pulling, going out to eat, visiting with friends and family, playing

500 with their card club of 50+ years and ishing.

He could often be found at sporting events where a child or grandchild was participating.

He also enjoyed pulling little pranks on his children irst… and, in later years, on his grandchildren. His grandchildren brought him great pride and were the twinkle in his eye.

Myron had soil running through his veins and was a farmer through and through. Even in retirement, he remained an active part of the daily farm operation, even combining in the fall of 2017 and making decisions for the 2018 crop-year from his hospital bed.

He was an excellent mechanic, and up until his health declined, he could ix almost anything.

Myron will always be remembered as a loving and caring husband to his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Franzmeier of Storm Lake; and father to Lori Apgar (Curt) of Washington, Ill., Joni Johannsen of Storm Lake and Mike Franzmeier of Rembrandt.

He was a beloved grandfather to Chandler Subra (Thad) of Portland, Ore.; Chance Johannsen of Ames; Berkley and Brogan Johannsen of Storm Lake; Jack and Steven Apgar of Washington, Ill., and Cole and Emersyn Franzmeier of Rembrandt.

In heaven, Myron joined his parents, Ewald and Anna Franzmeier; his sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Frank VanderBroek; his parents-in-law, Wilbur and Leona Gilmour; his sister-in-law, Carol Kolb, and his son-in-law, Tory Johannsen.

He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Carolyn Marie Witter Oct. 21, 1939 – Feb. 4, 2018 DENISON – Services for Carolyn Marie (Hanks) Witter, 78, of Denison (formerly of Battle Creek) were Feb. 7, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Kevin J. Freese of iciated.

Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Battle Creek.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements.

She died Feb. 4, 2018, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Carolyn Marie (Hanks) Witter was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., Oct. 21, 1939, to Julius Hanks and Gertrude (Jacobsen) Hanks. The family moved to Battle Creek, where Carolyn received her education at Battle Creek High School, graduating in 1957.

She continued her education in Cherokee at Western Iowa Tech, where she earned her LPN license. She worked at Willow Dale Care Center, where she retired after 25 years of faithful service.

Carolyn enjoyed spending time with family and making memories. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and reading, and a good, competitive game of cards was never out of the

question, especially when there were enough players for Shanghai.

She was blessed with ive children: two sons: Donald Witter and wife, April, of McGill, Nev., and Ronald Witter and wife, Stacy, of Kingsley; and three daughters: Darla Rosenau and husband, John, of Kiron, Carol Mitchell and husband, Roy, of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Vicki Witter of Council Bluffs.

Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved and adored greatly; three siblings: Kenneth Hanks and wife, Phyllis, of Rapid City, S.D., Phillip Hanks of New Braunfels, Texas, Darlene Zoch and husband, Earl, of Arthur, and a special friend, Gerald Pallesen.

Carolyn was proceeded in death by her parents, Julius and Gertrude Hanks; a daughter, Cynthia Witter, and a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Hanks.

Her children would like to include a special message in remembrance of their loving mother….Mom was an outstanding mother. She was caring, compassionate and supportive. She was just as proud of her children as her children were of her. Thank you for all that you have done to support and protect us.

Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Mary J. Samuelson Sept. 10, 1934 – Jan. 27, 2018

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OMAHA, NEB. – Services for Mary J. (Vohs) Samuelson, 83, of Omaha, Neb., were Feb. 3, 2018, in Omaha, Neb., at West Center Chapel.

The Rev. Mandy Barkhaus of iciated. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne, Neb. She died Jan. 27, 2018, at Espirit-Whispering Ridge in Omaha, Neb. She was the daughter of Henry Vohs and Marie (Schoer) Vohs of Holstein.

GARDNERVILLE, NEV. - Private funeral services were held for Linda Spiese Mattson, 77, of Gardnerville, Nev., formerly of Battle Creek, on Jan. 29 2018. She fought a courageous battle with bone cancer.

She was born in Battle Creek, daughter of Max and Katie Spiese.

GALVA – Private family services for Marge Allen, 85, of Galva were Feb. 10, 2018. Burial was in Galva Township East Cemetery at Galva.

Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

She died Feb. 6, 2018, at Good Samaritan SocietyHolstein.

Marjorie L. (Campbell) Allen was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Lake City, daughter of Willard and Hazel (Blair) Campbell. She grew up and received her education in Lake City and Lohrville.

On Nov. 26, 1951, Marge married Daryl Allen in Blue Earth, Minn. They were blessed with 60 years of marriage. She enjoyed being a farmer’s wife and mother in the Lohrville area.

In 1970, the family moved to Galva. Marge owned and operated Allen Sundries for several years and later served the community at Country Rose with her daughter. In recent years, she enjoyed helping her sons at the Cherokee Locker.

Marge will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was everything to her, and she treasured every minute she spent with them.

She was a member of United Methodist Church in Galva. She taught Sunday school for several years and volunteered at various church activities.

Marge loved to bake cookies for her friends in the congregation for fellowship time. She trusted in Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

Survivors include her daughter, Deb (Craig) Lanning of Lake View, and three sons: Blair (Sue) Allen of Galva, Dan (Suzan) Allen of Northwood and Dale (Vickie) Allen of Galva.

Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and their spouses; 11 great-grandchildren and her brother, Ray-Pete (Sharilyn) Campbell of Grand Junction, Colo.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her grandson, Derick Vielguth Allen; her brother, Donald Campbell, and her sister, Dorothy Archer.

Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

Mary Lou Carstensen Dec. 27, 1934 – Jan. 23, 2018 IDA GROVE – Private family graveside services for Mary Lou Carstensen, 83, of Ida Grove were Jan. 27, 2018, in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard A. Salcido of iciated.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

She died Jan. 23, 2018, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Mary Lou Carstensen, daughter of George and Mary (Meister) Todd, was born Dec. 27, 1934, on the family farm southeast of Washta.

She was the youngest of seven children born to George and Mary. She attended country school not far from the family farm and continued her education at Cushing High School.

In July, 1954, Mary Lou married Bill Wittorf and to this union, ive children were born: Bob, Connie, Helga, Kathy and Karl. The couple would later part ways.

On Dec. 20, 1975, Mary Lou married Norman Lee Carstensen of Denison at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. Norman welcomed Mary Lou’s ive children, and she welcomed Norman’s ive children. The couple made their forever home in Ida Grove, where they lived for the past 42 years.

Mary Lou enjoyed tending her garden and strawberry beds. She knew her way around

the kitchen, canning vegetables from her garden and baking delectable treats, such as bread, bars and mouthwatering sugar cookies.

Later in life, Mary Lou enjoyed daily strolls around town with Norman, playing games, putting puzzles together and Sudoku. She was a simple, hard working, compassionate wife, mother and grandmother who treasured every moment spent with her family and will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 42 years, Norman Lee Carstensen of Ida Grove; and her children: Bob (Fel) Wittorf of Wayzata, Minn., Connie (James) Schumann of Plano, Texas, Helga (John) Green of Des Moines, Kathy Schwanz of Ida Grove and Karl (Sandy) Wittorf of Schleswig.

Also surviving are her stepchildren: Rick Carstensen of Aurora, Colo., Vicki Nigg of Des Moines, Norman Carstensen Jr. of Tacoma, Wash., and Sandy Russell of Des Moines; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; a sister, Betty Paulsen of Holstein; many nieces and nephews; extended family and friends.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Todd; her siblings: Louie Todd, Albert (Lorine) Todd, Marie (Raymond) Jepsen, Glenn (Arliss) Todd and Irene (Delbert) Kohn; her stepson, Allan Carstensen, and a brother-in-law, Pete Paulsen.

Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Jill Marie Petermeier Sept. 5, 1965 – Feb. 8, 2018 BAXTER – Services for Jill Marie Petermeier, 52, of Baxter will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton.

Family will greet friends 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the funeral home. The family requests everyone wear Iowa State University attire for the visitation.

She died peacefully Feb. 8, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Jill was born Sept. 5, 1965, in Cherokee to Jim and Jeanne (Frahm) Clausen. She grew up on a farm northwest of Holstein and graduated from GalvaHolstein High School in 1984.

She then attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing, graduating in 1987. She had a passion for caring for children and her irst nursing job was in Mesa, Ariz.

She moved back to Des Moines to further her nursing career at Blank Children’s Hospital.

She spent the next 30 years sharing her gift of helping children and truly loved her job at the Regional Child Protection Center/STAR Center.

Jill married Carey Wayne Petermeier Feb. 17, 1990, after meeting on a blind date. They were blessed with three children: Mackenzie Rae, Megan Marie and Cameron Nathanial. They also opened their home to many foster children.

Jill touched the lives of every child who walked

through the door. As a dedicated Cyclone fanatic, you could ind her most Saturdays in the fall in Ames, doing a “Power Surge” before an epic Iowa State win.

Jill was a beautiful woman and a hardworking nurse. More than anything, she cherished spending time with her “tribe.” She was happiest when her house was illed with her extended family. Her proudest title was “Mamma Jill.”

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 28 years, Carey Petermeier of Baxter; and her children: Mackenzie Petermeier (Spencer Nady) of Nevada, Megan (Stephen) Van Beek of Baxter and Cameron Petermeier of Baxter.

Also surviving are her mother, Jeanne Clausen of Holstein; her siblings: Jim Clausen of Baxter, Jerri (Jeff) Downs of Ames and Joni Voss of Holstein; and her siblings-in-law: Deb (Randy) Krampe of Baxter and Craig (Virginia) Petermeier of Baxter.

Additional survivors include her nieces and nephews: Danielle (Jason) Martin, Chase (Jason) Ludwig, Dylan, Maddy and Camden Clausen, Gavin (Katie) Downs, Alex (Jessica) Downs, Jamison (Madeline) Voss, Courtnie (Brock) Voss, Kyle (Abbey) Krampe, Lindsay (Colby) Black and JC Petermeier; several special great-nieces and –nephews, and her large extended family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Clausen, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Iva “Penny” and Kenneth Petermeier.

Memorials to Star Center at Blank Children’s Hospital may be left at the funeral home.

Rickey O. Monroe Oct. 13, 1951 – Feb. 10, 2018 Funeral services for Rickey O. Monroe, 66, of Cherokee will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Rev. Cris Decious will of iciate. Burial with military rites will be in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home

on Wednesday. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. with the family present from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home. Online condolences can be left at www. boothbyfuneral.com He died suddenly Saturday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2018 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Iowa’s top youth volunteers named Kaleb Cook, 18, of Robins and Arika Hammond, 13, of Cherokee were named Iowa’s top two youth volunteers of 2018 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.

As state honorees, Cook and Hammond each will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense-paid trip in late April to Washington, D.C., where they will join the top two honorees from each of the other states and the District of Columbia for four days of national recognition events. During the trip, 10 students will be named America’s top youth volunteers of 2018.

Hammond, an eighth-grad-

er at Cherokee Middle School, promotes awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suffered by military veterans and helps raise money to purchase and train PTSD service dogs as a youth board member and ambassador for the Puppy Jake Foundation (PJF). For a project at her school, students were each given $5 to use to make someone’s life better. Hammond chose to donate her money to PJF in memory of a veteran friend who had committed suicide after struggling with PTSD. Afterward, Hammond met with the foundation’s CEO and was asked to join the organization’s board.

Since then, Hammond has traveled around Northwest Iowa giving speeches about

PJF. In addition, she has helped raise money for the foundation by bathing dogs at a local dog grooming salon, hosting a bake sale and collecting donations at a charity golf tournament, running a concession stand at a youth volleyball tournament and staf ing a PJF booth at the Iowa State Fair. “Each day, 22 veterans commit suicide,” said Hammond. “I feel that because of my involvement with Puppy Jake Foundation and what they do for veterans, someday that number will decrease.”

Cook, a senior at Linn-Mar High School, created an organization that facilitates inclusive dance therapy for people with special needs, and has raised thousands of dollars for a year-round camp for people with disabilities.

Extension to host beekeeping class Have you always wanted to start your own bee colony but didn’t know where to begin? Or do you want to ind out how to expand your existing colony?

ISU Extension and Outreach Ida County will host Beekeeping 101 on Feb. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ida County Conservation Center, 202 Jasper Ave., Moorehead Park, Ida Grove. Kris Kohl, ISU Extension and Outreach Ag engineer and beekeeper with more than 40 years of experience, will go over the basics.

Kohl will list strategies and ideas for beekeeping, while introducing the fundamentals of beekeeping to help attendees decide if this hobby is right for them. Beekeeping has seen resurgence

in popularity in recent years as more people purchase hives for their homes and farms.

Bees are one of the most incredible creatures on the planet. The more you learn about this complex insect beyond its great-tasting honey, the more fascinated you will become.

Beekeeping can be a hobby, a pro itable side venture or a full-time occupation. You may want to keep bees for the fresh honey they produce, for the bene its of their valuable services as pollinators or perhaps simply for the enjoyment of learning more about one of nature’s most interesting insects. Spaces are limited, so call 712-364-3003 or email kandicem@iastate.edu to sign up.

to see the younger Snowy Owls pushed to our region.

Young Snowy Owls have dark barring in their feathers and become increasingly white as they age.

Their piercing yellow eyes tell us something about their behavior. Owls that hunt in darkness have very dark and dilated eyes to let in more light. Unlike most owls, Snowies hunt during the day. Their Arctic breeding range has very little darkness during the summer. Luckily for us, their daytime hunting behavior makes it more likely for us to spot one.

Enthusiasts can ind Snowy

Iowa birdwatchers and Harry Potter’s “Hedwig” fans alike are delighted at this winter’s in lux of Snowy Owls. This Arctic bird sees a population increase every ive to 10 years. These irruption years directly follow population spikes of their main prey, the lemming. The spike in food supply allows for an increase in the owl’s reproductive success. This causes more competition for food during the naturally scarce winter season.

Fortunately for Iowa birdwatchers, the young owls are pushed south to ind food.

We Iowans are more likely

Owls perched on telephone poles and road signs. Rodents are drawn to trash in the roadsides and ditches, which in turn draws in the owls.

Sadly, this has led to deadly vehicle collisions for too many of our visiting Snowy Owls. When you are viewing and photographing these owls, make sure to keep your distance and stay in your vehicle. Their winter calories are too valuable to be spent lying away from well-meaning yet negligent admirers.

You can learn more about owls at our owl-banding program at Moorehead Park at 8 p.m. on March 5.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Dori Collogan 208 S. Kiel St. • 712-368-2678 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH AALC Pastor Chris Schroder 113 N. Main St. • 712-368-2850 Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study and Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. worship and Holy Communion (fellowship to follow) OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC Father Dan Guenther 513 Mueller St. • 712-368-4755 Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Mass

CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Tyler Parson Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center 301 Loff-Schumann Dr. • 712-368-6139 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS & adult bible study 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship

ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 310 E. 2nd St. • 712-368-2228 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10 a.m. coffee hour & Sunday school Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

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IG Bomgaars donation: Horn Memorial Hospital and Horn Physicians Clinic participated in the Bomgaars Ladies’ Night this past December. Horn received $912 for cancer education and screening from a percentage of the day’s sales. All 80 Bomgaars stores participated in the event and the total support to all 80 communities was $44,821. From left: Myra Wessel, Ida Grove Bomgaars’ manager, and Crystal Endrulat.

Instant Pot® cooking class coming to Galva Kristin Boysen of Ida Grove will show the public how to use Instant Pots® for preparing faster and more nutritious meals at home Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at The Meeting Place in Galva.

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Instant Pot® recipes and more.

During the one-hour program, participants will taste test approximately six different foods, and Boysen will share recipes to take home.

The Instant Pot® class is for ages 12 and over. Advance registrations are needed by Feb. 23. For information on the prepay cost, contact local event coordinator Anne Johnson at 712-282-4228.

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by Fritz Groszkruger 4selfgoverment@gmail.com Jack London was a square Dereck knows I still hold a perverse sort of affection for Oakland. So, he texted from Jack London Square one day to say he was having lunch there.

I was riveted to Jack London’s books as a kid.

They were an introduction to adulthood and the possible brutality of life. They softened the blow of the evening news, because London’s books exposed a more personal level of barbarity than, say, a B-52.

The hills around Oakland were a park covered in eucalyptus and redwood trees. I was told that Jack London planted the eucalyptus in those hills, but, I discovered later, it was a real estate developer.

But London did plant 100,000 eucalyptus tress on his own land, using his and willing investors’ money. He believed that the oily wood would resist the Limnorea and Teredo worms that were devastating the wharves of Oakland Harbor.

This belief was con irmed by “Eucalypts Cultivated in the United States,” a 1902 bulletin from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But, the bulletin was full of misinformation and lies, even depicting piers on the California coast that had obviously failed, as examples of success.

All along the California coast, the worms were such a scourge, they became a convenient villain to cite as reason to fall for the eucalyptus scam.

Jack London would go to his grave, not realizing that he had wasted a fortune on those trees, which eventually became a ire hazard and crowded out native species.

London was a celebrity in his own time and had plenty of money to spend, and a lot of dreams on which to spend it. He thought that a cactus could

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be bred to be spineless and furnish forage to cattle in the desert. That scheme failed too, as future generations of cactus grew spines anyway.

As a correspondent in the Russo-Japanese War, London witnessed terraces on agricultural land in Japan, and that inspired him to build terraces on his Beauty Ranch in Sonoma County. They worked to stop erosion and served as an example for future American farmers.

Jack London’s “Pig Palace” (named by a newspaper reporter because of its high price tag) was a circular affair with 17 individual, farrowing pens and a two-story feed bin in the middle, built in 1915. A lever could be pulled to deliver the feed.

Inside each cubicle, there were iron pipes around the walls to protect the piglets when the sow lays down.

These were tremendous innovations at the time. Some are still in use today and some, a dismal failure.

Outside of his iction, Jack London was an avowed socialist and unionist. Having seen much misery in his early working life, he saw redistribution as the best solution to inequality. He wrote and gave speeches advocating socialism.

He was an old fashioned socialist/entrepreneur, however. He wouldn’t measure up to those of today. He took the risks of investment himself. His eucalyptus and cactus projects cost only him.

Today’s so-called innovators, who are glori ied by the press, have the costs borne by the public and take the pro its for themselves.

I don’t think Elon Musk, who pockets $7,500 of federal money for every Tesla he sells to the super-rich, or Warren Buffett, who diverts energy research capital through his subsidized windmills, could be compared to Jack London. He took responsibility. He was not a thief.

In 1887, what February observance was celebrated for the first time in Punxsutawney, Pa.?

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All State speech: A Ridge View High School large group speech entry earned the highest honor in state large group speech contest Feb. 3 by earning a I rating at the State Large Group Speech contest in Le Mars. From left, Gracie Chance, Trentin Moeller and Kyra Martin will perform “Bronx Beat” in the ensemble acting category at the All State Group Speech Festival Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Alumni Building on the ISU campus in Ames.

Deputies investigate 14 accidents last month The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on 14 accidents investigated in January. All accident information is taken from the investigating officers’ reports.

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of Newton was eastbound on Highway 20. Tiara Rose Bartlett, 18, of Sergeant Bluff was westbound on Highway 20. Bartlett made a left hand turn from Highway 20 onto Highway 59 and failed to yield to the right of way and was struck by the Terlouw vehicle. There was $4,000 damage to Terlouw’s 2014 Toyota and $2,000 damage to Bartlett’s 2004 Buick.

On Jan. 6 at 11:59 a.m., Tammi Ann Tarr, 37, of Battle Creek was westbound on 250th Street, lost traction and came into contact with the north bank. This caused the back of the vehicle to come around and come into contact with the south ditch.

There was $1,500 damage to her 2001 Ford. Tarr took herself to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove for possible injury to her hand.

On Jan. 6 at 1:35 p.m., Michele Lynn Tiefenthaler, 48, of Holstein was traveling northbound on Market Avenue near 170th Street when a deer entered the roadway causing her to take evasive action. Her vehicle entered the east ditch and struck a mailbox. There was $5,000 to Tiefenthaler’s 2004 Ford and $50 to Samuel Bennett’s mailbox.

On Jan. 7 at 7:29 p.m., an unknown vehicle struck a vehicle parked on the road near the residence of 113 Westar Court in Ida Grove.

There was $1,500 damage to the 2013 Chevrolet.

On Jan. 12 at 9:43 p.m., Glen Howard Johnson, 79, of Holstein struck a legally parked vehicle as he was backing out of his driveway on Kastner Drive in Holstein.

There was $1,500 damage to Johnson’s 2007 Chrysler and $3,000 damage to the 2014 Dodge.

On Jan. 8 at 7:59 p.m., Magdalin Jo Renze, 35, of Ida Grove hit a deer on Highway 175 near Market Avenue.

There was $2,000 damage to her 2015 Chevrolet.

On Jan. 9 at 8:10 p.m., Dale Roger Lahr, 58, of Denison struck a deer on Highway 59. There was $4,000 to his 2011 Peterbilt tractor/trailer.

On Jan. 16 at 3:38 p.m., Derrick Lee Behrendsen, 15, of Ida Grove came to a stop at the intersection of Second and Main in Ida Grove. Sun was bright and Behrendsen did not see a pedestrian, Bruce Morey Snell Jr., 88, of Ida Grove. As soon as Berhendsen noticed Snell, he applied his brakes but the pavement was snow packed and the vehicle slid into the pedestrian.

Ida Grove Ambulance transported Snell to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove for treatment of injuries. There was no damage to Behrendsen’s 2002 Ford.

On Jan. 18 at 6:52 p.m., Lois Ann Holmes, 58, of Battle Creek was southbound on Brady Avenue just south of 270th Street. Kevin Mefferd had cut a tree down, which was on the roadway. Holmes did not see the downed tree and struck it. Mefferd was wearing reflective clothing and tried to stop the driver using a flashlight. There were no cones, flares, warning lights or other equipment on the roadway. There was $5,000 damage to Holmes’ 2010 Chevrolet.

On Jan. 20 at 5:49 p.m., Donald Poggensee, 73, of Ida Grove struck a deer on Highway 175 near Jasper Avenue.

There was $7,000 damage to his 2017 Chevrolet.

On Jan. 27 at 4:58 a.m., Michael Johnk Eason, 29, of Ida Grove was eastbound on Highway 20, lost control of his vehicle and entered the north ditch. The vehicle came to rest in some ice and water that had accumulated in the ditch.

Eason was cited for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to maintain control. There was $500 damage to his 2013 Ford.

On Jan. 28 at 11:50 a.m., Sheryl Ann Spaulding, 29, of Cushing was southbound on L51. Sonny James Sird, 28, of Aurelia was northbound talking on a hand-held device, crossed the center line and sidewiped the Spaulding vehicle. There was $500 damage to Spaulding’s 1997 Chevrolet and $250 damage to Sird’s 2001 Chevrolet.

On Jan. 29 at 8 a.m., a 2014 Ford was legally parked in the parking lot on the north side of VT Industries in Holstein. An unknown vehicle struck the Ford causing $1,400 damage.

On Jan. 30 at 5:54 a.m., Barbara M. Perez Machin, 53, of Cherokee swerved to avoid an animal on Highway 59, over-corrected and lost control and struck a State of Iowa no passing zone sign.

There was $6,000 damage to her 2006 Dodge and $100 damage to the sign.

On Jan. 30 at 8:16 a.m., Michael Wayne Davidson, 30, of Alta was exiting the Dollar General/Iowa State University Outreach parking lot on Moorehead Avenue in Ida Grove when he struck pole barrier in the parking lot.

There was $3,500 damage to his 2015 Ford.

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Thursday, Feb. 1 Of icers received 14 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, one Advanced Life Support (ALS) transfer, one abandoned 911 call and one call to talk to an of icer.

11:07 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Second Street 12:33 p.m.: Non-medical transport in the 700 block of Second Street 2:05 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 700 block of King Street 2:48 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 500 block of Highway 175 4:35 p.m.: Road hazard in the 900 block of Highway 175 10:35 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse Friday, Feb. 2 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, one 911 transfer, one abandoned 911 call and one 911 wrong number.

5:07 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 6:01 a.m.: Motorist assist at 260th Street/Highway 59 6:27 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at the courthouse 7:22 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 8:59 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 800 block of Byron Godbersen Drive 10:58 a.m.: Missing adult reported 1:40 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 5700 block of Highway 175 3:37 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 2600 block of Dodge Avenue 4:31 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Main Street 9:08 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 9:52 p.m.: Assault, report only in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 10:20 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse Saturday, Feb. 3 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were 17 traf ic stops, two calls to talk to an of icer and one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer.

9:53 a.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse 2:55 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 5800 block of Highway

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175 3:19 p.m.: Animal complaint at Indian Avenue/Highway 20 4:15 p.m.: Family/custody problems in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 6:39 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 700 block of Main Street 10:32 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Second Street/ Main Street Sunday, Feb. 4 Of icers received 13 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, two 911 transfers and one abandoned 911 call.

2:40 a.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 700 block of Third Street 9:43 a.m.: Theft, ifth bad check, in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:12 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5600 block of 100th Street 12:47 p.m.: Assistance in the 500 block of Riverview Lane 6:34 p.m.: Test in the 2200 block of Indian Avenue 9:24 p.m.: Fireworks complaint in the 500 block of Sunset Street 9:27 p.m.: Fireworks complaint in the 500 block of Sunset Street Monday, Feb. 5 Of icers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops, two 911 transfers, one abandoned 911 call and three calls to talk to an of icer.

12 a.m.: Welfare check 4:57 a.m.: Accident with an animal in the 5900 block of Highway 175 8:24 a.m.: Breathing problems in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 10:30 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Main Street 10:53 a.m.: Accident, property damage only, at 130th Street/Highway 59 2:30 p.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 2:59 p.m.: Burning complaint in the 100 block of Elm Street 3:18 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Alpine Avenue/ Highway 20 7:33 p.m.: Fire assistance in the 1000 block of Twin Pines

Drive 8:34 p.m.: Motorist assist at Keystone Avenue/Highway 20 10 p.m.: Snowmobile in the 800 block of Byron Godbersen Drive Tuesday, Feb. 6 Of icers received 15 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops and one call to talk to an of icer.

2:52 a.m.: Threats in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 6:43 a.m.: Alarm in the 5600 block of Highway 175 7 a.m.: Motorist assist in the 6000 block of Highway 175 7:51 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 2700 block of Dodge Avenue 8:30 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Second Street 1:42 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Monona Street 3:11 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 3:20 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 3:35 p.m.: Welfare check 3:49 p.m.: Motorist assist at 250th Street/Quail Avenue 5:07 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive Wednesday, Feb. 7 Of icers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, two 911 wrong numbers, two BLS transfers, one 911 transfer and two calls to talk to an of icer.

4:25 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 7:32 a.m.: Health and safety check 8:50 a.m.: Controlled burn at 260th Street/Keystone Avenue 9:10 a.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 2600 block of Brady Avenue 9:43 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of Highway 175 10:16 a.m.: Controlled burn at 270th Street/Jasper Avenue 11:21 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Seventh Street 4:09 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 5900 block of Highway 20 9:41 p.m.: Snowmobile in the 400 block of Moorehead Street.

Deputies make warrant, mittimus arrests The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on charges filed and arrests made during the past week.

On Jan. 31, Joel Lee Whitney, 48, of Correctionville was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant charging him with possession with the intent to deliver marijuana and failure to affix a drug tax stamp. The charges were filed following an investigation that began in September 2017. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On Jan. 31, Crystal Gail Romero-Cano, 34, of Battle Creek was charged with driving under suspension. The charge was filed follow-

ing a traffic stop in rural Ida County. She was released pending a court appearance.

On Feb. 4, Suzanne Leslie Whitten, 35, of Ankeny was arrested on an outstanding overdue 10-day mittimus. The original conviction against her was for forgery. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held.

On Feb. 6, Christopher Michael Willson, 29, of Holstein was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court.

The original charges against him were for dissemination of obscene material to a minor. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $5,000 bond.

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Real Estate Transfers City of Ida Grove, warranty deed to Ida Grove Community Foundation, the west three feet of Lot 6, all of Lot 7, Block 6, Ida Grove.

Nathan and Katie Johnson, warranty deed to Douglas and Mary Ruffridge, Lot 5, Block 3, Peter Ehrp’s First Addition, Holstein.

Steven and Marne Jo Engelking, warranty deed to Matthew and Jennifer Engelking, 7.62 acres in the NE ¼ SE ¼, Section 11; .70 acres in the NW ¼ SE ¼, Section 11; 4.36 acres in the SW ¼ SE ¼, Section 11 and .0005 acres in the SE ¼ SE ¼, Section 11, all in T-86-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

City of Holstein, quit claim deed to Rodney and Holly Regennitter, the east 85 feet of Lot 31, Block 8; the S ½ of Lot 32, Block 8; S ½ of Lot 33, Block 8 and the N ½ of Lot 32, Block 8, Holstein.

Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically.

The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www. iowacourts.gov.

Traf ic charges Speeding Jeff Meyer, McCook Lake, S.D.; Nicholas Nasal, Ames; Kashmir Daggett, Sac City; Luis Villa, Denison; Jarrell Webster, Stanton, Neb. Other Dane Purcell, Dunlap, failure to provide proof of inancial liability.

Cody McCormick, Anthon, possession of alcohol.

Alex Schaeuble, Ida Grove, failure to maintain control.

Timothy Francis, Arthur, operation with expired license.

Wayne Hamman, Mapleton, seat belt.

Nolan Kafton, Castana, maximum gross weight violation.

Nolan Kafton, Castana, maximum group axle weight violation (two charges).

Chad Winterfeld, Sioux Falls, S.D., maximum gross weight violation.

Chad Winterfeld, Sioux Falls, S.D., maximum group axle weight violation.

Criminal Raymond Jepsen, Ida Grove, possession of drug paraphernalia, $100.

Devin Hyke, Ida Grove, contempt—resist order of magistrate court, $65 ine suspended, two days in jail.

Devin Hyke, Ida Grove, possession of drug paraphernalia, $65.

Alissa Brockman, Ida Grove, contempt—resist order of magistrate court, $65 ine suspended, two days in jail.

Judgments and Liens Against Amanda and Terry Diimig, in favor of Arthur and Donna Georgopoulos.

Against Donna Mau, in favor of Timothy Anderson and Sioux City Child Support Recovery Unit.

Against Loren Misko, in favor of City of Holstein.

Against Shelley and Thomas Sharkey, in favor of Hawkeye Adjustment Services.

Dissolution of Marriage Kelsi Pry and Jaran Peterson, court decree— dissolution.

Tasha Pickel and Timothy Pickel, decree or inal support.

DNR issues order against Vohs The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued an administrative consent order to Nathan Vohs of 5783 110th St., Galva on Jan. 17.

The order requires Vohs to comply with all laws and rules regarding open burning of combustible material and pay a $500 penalty.

In the order’s statement of facts issued by the DNR, the DNR notes that Vohs owns property located at 2153 620th St., Aurelia and that on Nov. 25, 2017, Cherokee County Deputy Sheriff Luke Selk observed the open burning of approximately ive tires at the property, along with an indeterminate amount of dead vegetation. Vohs admitted to

Selk that he knew the tires were tangled in the vegetation prior to burning the material.

A formal notice of violation was sent to Vohs by the DNR. The order handed down by the DNR says Vohs and the DNR agree to the following: Vohs shall not unlawfully burn combustible material, to include, but not limited to tires; Vohs shall comply with

all laws and regulations regarding the open burning of combustible material and shall properly dispose of any other waste located on his property and Vohs will be penalized $500 for the violation and will make payment within 30 days.

By signing the consent order Vohs waives the right to appeal.

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7-1t/cra* HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Deere Farms, Hallock, Minn., has one position, three-mo. exp. operating large farm equip. w/GPS for tilling, fertilizing, spraying, planting, harvesting, loading trucks & transporting grain & oilseed crops, irrigation maintenance; maintain building, equip. & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer-paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $13.06/ hr., increase based on exp., may work nights, weekends, holidays & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 4/1/18–10/31/18.

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Raptor girls win regional opener Mason, 7). Assists: 24 (Dutler, 12). Steals: 13 (Dutler, 5). Blocks: 5 (Wunschel, 4) Fouls: 10 Ridge View 57, MVAO/COU 45 The Raptors got the regional tournament off to a good start Saturday, Feb. 10 with a 12-point win over MV-A-O/ CO-U in Holstein.

The Rams had the early lead at 11-9 after the irst quarter, but the Raptors gained control of the game in the second quarter with a 23 to six scoring burst that gave Ridge View a 32-17 advantage at halftime. Ridge View was 44-33 after three quarters and inished the game off with a 13 to 12 scoring difference in the fourth quarter.

“I thought we were a bit sluggish to start and didn’t seem to really hit stride until the second quarter,” noted coach Bode. “I liked the way we executed in the second quarter. Our defense was much better creating turnovers and we played with better tempo getting run outs. I think that’s what made the difference.

“We didn’t do our best job of defending their shooters, but give them credit because when we did they still hit some nice shots.”

Beth Pickhinke set a new career school record in points scored with 800 points after her 21-point performance.

Kennedy Mason added 12 points and Kenzee Wunschel scored 11 points. Kinzey Dutler dished out 12 assists for the second consecutive game.

Quarter scores RView 9 32 44 —57 MVAO 11 17 33 —45 Ridge View stats Field goals: 23-46, 50%.

Free throws: 10-21, 48%.

Scoring: Pickhinke, 21; Mason, 12; Wunschel, 11; Dutler, 7; Johnson, 6 Rebounds: 33 (Pickhinke, 9; Wunschel, 7). Assists: 18 (Dutler, 12).

Steals: 14 (Pickhinke, 5).

Blocks: 4 (Wunschel, 2) Fouls: 16

Drive: Ridge View’s Kevin McGuire drives past O-A/BC-IG’s Austin Newquist on his way to the basket during Ridge View’s 60-50 setback in the first round of conference tournament championship bracket earlier this season.

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The Ridge View boys found themselves on the losing end of a game with Storm Lake St. Mary’s last week. A scheduled game at Newell-Fonda Friday, Feb. 9 was postponed to Monday, Feb. 12 in Newell.

The Raptors went into their regular season inale against Newell-Fonda with a 5-14 record.

The Raptors open class 1A district tournament play this Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. against Woodbury Central in Kingsley. The winner will play the winner of the Kingsley-Pierson versus River Valley game Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. in Kingsley.

SL St. Mary 67 Ridge View 64 A furious comeback by Ridge View came up a little short in the Raptors threepoint loss to Storm Lake St. Mary’s in Storm Lake Feb. 5.

Eleven points were scored between the two teams in the inal minute of play.

St. Mary’s led 26-17 at halftime and stretched the advantage to 17 points, 46-29, late in the third quarter. After falling behind by 17 points Ridge View didn’t pack it in, instead the Raptors responded with a 20 to two scoring run to grab a 49-48 lead with about ive minutes left in the game. St. Mary’s regained the lead at 54-49 with a 6-0 run.

With just under a minute left in the game, Ridge View’s

Jaxon Franken made two free throws to tie the game at 6060. St. Mary’s scored the next ive points to go up 65-60.

Franken came through for Ridge View once again by scoring two points with 20 seconds left to cut the Panther‘s lead to 65-62. St. Mary’s dropped in a pair of free throws to go up 67-62 with about 18 seconds to play.

With three seconds left, Franken hit two free throws to make it 67-64. St. Mary’s threw the ball out of bounds on the inbound pass following Franken’s free throws. The Raptors had a chance to tie, but a three-point shot at the buzzer missed the mark.

Franken inished the game with 28 points. He had a big game from the free throw line where he made 15 of 18 shots. As a team, Ridge View made good on 20 of 29 free throws. Jake Tokheim added 15 points.

Quarter scores RView 8 17 35 —64 St.Mary 16 26 48 —67 Ridge View stats Field goals: 20-60, 33%.

Free throws: 20-29, 69%.

Scoring: Franken, 28; Tokheim, 15; Cuthrell, 8; McGuire, 6; Miller, 3; Dawson Blum, 2; Weldon, 2 Rebounds: 25 (Tokheim, 6). Assists: 9 (Tokheim, 3; Franken, 3). Steals: 11 (Franken, 4).

Blocks: 1 (McGuire, 1) Fouls: 23

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The Ridge View girls’ basketball team won a pair of games last week. A win over Storm Lake St. Mary’s closed out the regular season and a victory over MV-A-O/CO-U marked the opening of the regional tournament.

Ridge View took a 12-8 record into its regional quarter inal game against I-K-MManning in Manning Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. The regional semi inal is this Friday Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in Denison.

The regional inal is Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in Mapleton.

Ridge View 65, St. Mary 32 Ridge View, powered by a 17-0 run in the irst half, cruised to a non-conference decision over Storm Lake St. Mary’s in Storm Lake Feb. 5.

The game was the inal contest of the regular season for Ridge View.

The early burst lifted Ridge View to leads of 18-8 after one quarter; a 38-20 lead at halftime and 53-23 after three quarters.

“It was nice to wrap up our regular season with a win and get ourselves ready to go for the postseason,” said coach Brian Bode. “We were able to set a good tempo early, which helped our team get into a nice scoring rhythm.

We seemed to be a half step slow at times in our defensive rotation, but overall I was pleased with our effort throughout the game.”

Ridge View’s Beth Pickhinke scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds. Kinzey Dutler and Kenzee Wunschel both scored 10 points. Dutler also had 12 assists.

“Pickhinke and Dutler both had great games for us,” said Bode.

Quarter scores RView 18 38 53 —65 StMary 8 20 23 —32 Ridge View stats Field goals: 29-58, 50%.

Free throws: 4-9, 44%.

Scoring: Pickhinke, 24; Wunschel, 10; Dutler, 10; Mason, 8; Blackmore, 8; Johnson, 3; Todd, 2 Rebounds: 36 (Pickhinke, 10; Wunschel, 8;

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Ridge View letter of intent: Ben Nuckolls recently signed to play football at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Ill. Nuckolls has participated in football at Ridge View High School and is the son of Darren and Tammy Nuckolls. On hand for the signing were, from left, Ridge View football coach Dale Tokheim, Ben Nuckolls and Darren Nuckolls.

Greetings, moviegoers.

Playing for one weekend only is “The Greatest Showman” (PG). Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

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nated for Best Picture this year - indulge your curious side and check them out. Coming soon: “Jumanji” (PG-13), “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri” (R), “The Shape of Water” (R), “Lady Bird” (R) and “The Post” (PG-13).

For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Call 712-368-6226 for show times.

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Morningside letter: Ridge View senior Jake Mitchell signed a letter of intent to play football at Morningside College in Sioux City Feb. 8. As a running back, Mitchell led Ridge View with 1,048 yards last fall. On the defensive side, he was second on the team in total tackles with 63.5. Witnessing the signing were from left, Jake’s father Scott Mitchell, Jake Mitchell and Morningside head football coach Steve Ryan.

A & A Food & Fuel

A&A Food and Fuel LLC in Holstein of icially with a smile and a warm hello. We offer a hot, opened for business Dec. 15. The business is fresh breakfast featuring Hot Stuff foods, inlocated at 203 N. Main St., formerly Pronto, in cluding breakfast burritos and sandwiches, Holstein. The fully renovated store is stocked biscuits and gravy and the popular Cinnabawith unique and fresh new offerings to Hol- bies. Don’t forget; you can call ahead and order stein, according to owners Mark and Teresa your breakfast pizza, hot and fresh, made by Hunt of Holstein. Business hours on Mondays our Paavos’ pizza professional,” said Teresa. through Saturdays are 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

When asked why the Hunts were interested in opening this type of business, Teresa replied, “We didn’t want to see another business close, and we wanted to provide Holstein with another option for great service, food and fuel.”

A&A serves Krispy Krunchy Chicken (KKC), Paavos Pizza, Township 9 coffee and breakfast daily.

“You will start your day off right when you walk into Left to Right: Mark & Teresa Hunt, owners; Eric Van Roekel, A&A where you are greeted manager, Janelle Zoch and Shelby Smith.

Holstein Sanitation Justin Georg and Billy Carnine took over Sanitation, Inc.” the operation of Holstein Sanitation Jan. 1.

Both men are volunteers on their commuGeorg’s parents and Carnine’s aunt and un- nity ire departments. Georg is the foreman cle, John and Terri Georg, ran the business for the Holstein Fire Department. Carnine is for 30 years. The couple purchased the busi- the chief for the Arthur Fire Department. ness from Terri’s father, Bud Ehler in January 1987.

Ehler operated the business for 17 years.

“As Holstein Sanitation, Inc., Billy and I plan to continue offering all the services—garbage, recyclables, rural routes and roll-offs.

We also haul some equipment for contractors to job sites,” said Justin. “The only change folks will see is the name change to Holstein Billy Carnine and Justin Georg, new owners

Ridge View placed third at the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Winter Warrior Shoot Feb. 3. In addition, Alexis Clark quali ied for the state meet.

The inal team scores were Sergeant Bluff-Luton, 3,318; Lawton-Bronson, 3,122; Ridge View, 3,058 and M-MC/R-U, 2,914.

Ridge View’s scores were Cassie Allen, 282 (second

overall); Jaden Droegmiller, 272; Rayann Volkert, 271; Alexis Clark, 268; Jordan Grothe, 267; Lauren Johnson, 264; Brayden Stowater, 262; Brant Price, 243; Jon Madsen, 238; Cloe Droegmiller, 233; Benjamin Spina, 230; Brett Taylor, 228; Beth Bailey, 225; Haleena Bailey, 225; Haleena Sammar, 197 and Cora Devitt, 189.

Abigail Leuschen of Holstein was named to the deans’ list/ Explore Center List for Distinguished Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 201718 academic year. Leuschen, a junior mathematics major, was named to the dean’s list for the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Rooted Boutique

Rooted Boutique is a contemporary misses’, women’s and little girls’ clothing store. The product, purchased from Chicago and Minneapolis markets, is new and unique to the area.

It offers quality, functional, stylish and utility pieces for your wardrobe that will withstand trends and become your “go-to” things in your closet.

Owner Emily Doxtad of Holstein said, “Rooted was started in November, 2016, as an ‘attic boutique’ out of my home. In spring, 2017, Rooted moved into a 36-foot snowmobile trailer turned mobile boutique doing ‘pop up’ clothing parties, farmers’ markets and festivals. In September, we purchased the Ruble’s Flooring building in Holstein and remodeled into an industrial/modern space and opened in late November.

“Rooted became the name of the business for many reasons. First, the product has natural aesthetic: lots of black, grey, ivory, olive and blush tones. Many of the brands at Rooted are made in the U.S. and are of natural fabrics, like cotton and linen. Secondly, I think it’s important for us women and girls to identify who we are at the ‘root,’ and clothing can help showcase that. Finally, I am a Holstein native, graduated from ISU with a business marketing degree and am proud to be ‘rooted’ in Holstein with my family and now business.”

Current hours are: Thursdays—10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays—10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays—1-4 p.m., to accommodate women and high school girls with full weekly schedules.

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