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Letters to Santa<br />
from area children<br />
will appear <strong>in</strong> the<br />
December 22 WCP!<br />
Get your holiday<br />
greet<strong>in</strong>g ad <strong>in</strong> soon!<br />
The<br />
whatcheerpaper@iowatelecom.net<br />
www.whatcheerpaper.com<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Paper<br />
Official <strong>New</strong>spaper for <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong>, Delta, <strong>Keswick</strong>, Keokuk County & Tri-County Schools<br />
Volume 33, Number 48 Thursday, December 1, 2011 75 cents per copy<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Librbary<br />
Memory Tree of Lights<br />
The <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Public Library is hold<strong>in</strong>g the 2011 Memorial Tree of<br />
Lights from Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g until the new year.<br />
A donation of $5 per name places a white light on the live Christmas Tree<br />
outside of the <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> City Hall. The name of the person you are honor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
also is placed <strong>in</strong> the <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Paper and also <strong>in</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>dow of City<br />
Hall. Tree of Lights names may be left at the <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Public Library,<br />
City Hall and Thomas Grocery.<br />
The <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Public Library greatly appreciates your support.<br />
In Memory of: Honored by:<br />
Rex Wilken<strong>in</strong>g Helen, Jack, Darrell and Kay<br />
Ed Gre<strong>in</strong>er The Gre<strong>in</strong>er Family<br />
Joe Gre<strong>in</strong>er The Gre<strong>in</strong>er Family<br />
Pearl Thomas<br />
Wesley Thomas<br />
Ester Garrett<br />
Willie Garrett<br />
Lawrence Thomas<br />
Esther Thomas Rhonda and Brenda Thomas<br />
Harley and Lottie Wilson<br />
Agnes Wilson<br />
Clarence Wilson<br />
Ronnie Wilson<br />
Darlene Reynolds<br />
Betty Himes<br />
Joni Gauley Barb Masterson<br />
Joe Holub<br />
Louie and Rosetta Holub The Joe Holub Family<br />
Annetta Charbonneau<br />
Fred Charbonneau<br />
E. Ben Root Clayton and Christ<strong>in</strong>e Crill<br />
LaVera Plunkett<br />
Roy C. Danner, Sr.<br />
Jerry “Pete” Ald<strong>in</strong>ger<br />
Bob Danner Dick and Ruthanne Danner<br />
Don Roland Nadyne Roland<br />
Louis Nanke Retta Soderstrum<br />
W. Kenneth Molyneux<br />
Louise Molyneux-Boender<br />
Madison Ste<strong>in</strong>ke<br />
Joseph Holub Brent and L<strong>in</strong>da Molyneux<br />
John White<br />
Gary McDermott<br />
Larry McKay<br />
Olive McDermott<br />
Owen McDermott<br />
Brent Owens Whites and McDermotts<br />
Don Lewis Alberta Lewis<br />
Alfred J. Whyle Sr. and Velma Whyle<br />
Alfred J. Whyle Jr. Merna L. Whyle<br />
Eugene and Dollie Roland Juanita and Gene Roland<br />
Roy E. Thomas<br />
Edward Thomas Arthur<strong>in</strong>e Thomas and Family<br />
Karl Dugger Max<strong>in</strong>e Dugger and Family<br />
William and Elvie Tancer<br />
Paul Tancer<br />
Billy Tancer<br />
Perry Tancer<br />
Joseph and Anna Tancer<br />
Clayton and Martha Nicholson<br />
William and Lurena Craig<br />
Willard and Rose Jackson Larry and Phyllis Nicholson<br />
Leo and Denise Miller Bill and Bonnie Miller<br />
It’s Time for Toys for Tots<br />
Christmas is approach<strong>in</strong>g and Toys for Tots will be available to families<br />
<strong>in</strong> the <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> (<strong>in</strong>cludes, <strong>Keswick</strong>, Gibson, Deep River, Thornburg) and<br />
Delta areas who are <strong>in</strong> need of presents for their children. If you need help<br />
with your gift giv<strong>in</strong>g this year, please call Lorrie Hartwig at 641-660-8657 or<br />
Barb Masterson at 641-660-7689 by December 9 so the toys can be wrapped<br />
and delivered before Christmas.<br />
Delta Ruritan Christmas<br />
Light<strong>in</strong>g Contest Time Aga<strong>in</strong><br />
The annual Delta Ruritan Christmas Light<strong>in</strong>g Contest will be held<br />
aga<strong>in</strong> this year. Judg<strong>in</strong>g will take place <strong>Sun</strong>day, Dec. 16 between 6:00<br />
and 10:00 p.m.There will be 3 plac<strong>in</strong>gs with cash prizes. We hope to<br />
have many houses <strong>in</strong> the Delta Community with lighted decotations<br />
to judge.<br />
Tri-County FFA Officers welcomed new degrees to the ranks of their local FFA Chapter at the FFA Degree Night held at TC on Monday, November<br />
28. There ceremony <strong>in</strong>cluded a d<strong>in</strong>ner for families of members. Above: Sarah Striegel, Secretary; Dust<strong>in</strong> Ehret, Vice-president; Ethan<br />
Bair, Treasurer; Adam Striegel, President; Aust<strong>in</strong> Blythe, Sent<strong>in</strong>el; Nathan Fisher, Parliamentarian and Kylie Davis, Reporter.<br />
Mov<strong>in</strong>’ On Up <strong>in</strong> Tri-County FFA<br />
Greenhand FFA Degree<br />
The FFA Greenhand Degrees are at the chapter level and the first degree<br />
given. To receive a Greenha nd FFA Degree, members must meet the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
requirements:<br />
• Enroll <strong>in</strong> an agricultural education program and have satisfactory plans<br />
for a Supervised Agricultural Experience(SAE).<br />
• Learn and expla<strong>in</strong> the FFA Creed, FFA Mission and Motto, and FFA<br />
salute.<br />
• Describe and expla<strong>in</strong> the mean<strong>in</strong>g of the FFA emblem and FFA colors.<br />
• Demonstrate an understand<strong>in</strong>g of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper<br />
use of the FFA jacket.<br />
Chapter<br />
FFA Degree<br />
Top members of and FFA chapter<br />
are given the Chapter FFA Degree.<br />
To receive a Chapter FFA Degree,<br />
members must meet the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
requirements:<br />
• Received the Greenhand FFA<br />
Degree<br />
• Satisfactorily completed 180<br />
hours (or the equivalent) of systematic<br />
school <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>in</strong> agricultural<br />
education at or above the n<strong>in</strong>th grade<br />
level.<br />
• Have an approved SAE <strong>in</strong> operation.<br />
• Enrolled <strong>in</strong> an agriculture course<br />
• Participated <strong>in</strong> the plann<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
implementation of at least three official<br />
FFA chapter activities.<br />
• Earned and productively <strong>in</strong>vested<br />
at least $150, or have worked at<br />
least 45 hours outside of scheduled<br />
class time, or a comb<strong>in</strong>ation of the<br />
two, through their SAE.<br />
• Have developed plans for cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />
growth and improvement of<br />
their SAE.<br />
• Effectively lead a group discussion<br />
for 15 m<strong>in</strong>utes.<br />
• Demonstrated five parliamentary<br />
law procedures.<br />
• Show progress toward achievement<br />
<strong>in</strong> FFA award programs.<br />
• Have a satisfactory academic record.<br />
• Submitted a written application<br />
for the Chapter FFA Degree<br />
• Complete a m<strong>in</strong>imum of 10 hours<br />
of community service activities<br />
This Week’s Color In The <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Paper Is Brought To You By<br />
<strong>Leer</strong> <strong>Til<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Keswick</strong><br />
• Demonstrate an understand<strong>in</strong>g of the history of the organization, the<br />
chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities.<br />
• Own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the Official FFA<br />
Student Handbook.<br />
• Submit a written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.<br />
<strong>New</strong>est greenhands, pictured above, are Amber Carruthers, Brooke<br />
Glenn, Megan Striegel, Skyler Hartwig, Nick Watts, William Corrick,<br />
Arslan Roziyev, Adam Gragg and Hunter Adney. Not pictured but becom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
greenhands are Robert Garrett, Jasm<strong>in</strong>e Glenn and Allison<br />
<strong>Leer</strong>.<br />
<strong>New</strong>est Chapter Degree recipients pictured above are (front) Damean Wenman, Cole Molyneuz, Zachary<br />
Kitzman and Aust<strong>in</strong> Blythe. In back, Bobby Carruthers, Zachary Strohman, Ethan Bair, Trenton Ste<strong>in</strong>ke<br />
and Tyler Lally. Also receiv<strong>in</strong>g the chapter degree, but not pictured are Kyle <strong>Leer</strong>, Jason Molyneux and<br />
Abbie Wedgewood. More photos from TC FFA Degree night available on our website.
2 December 1, 2011 Community<br />
Court<br />
Records<br />
MARRIAGES<br />
Ryan Paul Voyles to Leann Marie<br />
Williams, Leann Marie Voyles.<br />
Both Bride and Groom are residents<br />
of Delta.<br />
REAL ESTATE<br />
Jeffrey M. Wallerich and Jhonna<br />
R. Wallerich to Jared W. Jensen,<br />
SIG OPSG 28-04.<br />
Robert L. Holland, Rose Marie<br />
Holland and Robert L. Holland<br />
AIF to Robert L. Holland, 12-77-13<br />
NW1/4 SW1/4 AUD PAR A.<br />
Robert L. Holland, Rose Marie<br />
Holland and Robert L. Holland<br />
AIF to Robert L. Holland, 11-77-13<br />
SE1/4 PT, 11-77-13 NE1/4 SE1/4<br />
PT.<br />
TICKETS<br />
Jason Kelley Miller, Floris, operation<br />
with out registration.<br />
Jodie Sue Lowe, Chillicothe,<br />
speed<strong>in</strong>g 55 or under zone (6 thru 10<br />
over).<br />
Jennifer Hancock-Krieger, Ottumwa,<br />
speed<strong>in</strong>g 55 or under zone (11<br />
thru 15 over).<br />
Joe Allen Ladely, Delta, fail to<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> safety belts.<br />
Karol Lea Irland, Sigourney,<br />
speed<strong>in</strong>g 55 or under zone (6 thru 10<br />
over).<br />
Druyour Allen Knight, Fairfield,<br />
violation - f<strong>in</strong>ancial liability coverage.<br />
Jeremy Keith Heldt, Cedar Rapids,<br />
violation - f<strong>in</strong>ancial liability<br />
coverage.<br />
Shane Stephen Higdon, Fairfield,<br />
speed<strong>in</strong>g 55 or under zone (6 thru 10<br />
over).<br />
Lyle Francis Ahrens, Harper, fail<br />
to yield to emergency vehicle.<br />
Rob<strong>in</strong> Ela<strong>in</strong>e Cottrell, Keota, max<br />
gross weight violation.<br />
David Fredrick Cobler, Hedrick,<br />
violation - f<strong>in</strong>ancial liability coverage.<br />
Clifford L. Fritz, Sigourney, violation<br />
- f<strong>in</strong>ancial liability coverage.<br />
John Carl Hamrick, Ellenboro,<br />
N.C., speed<strong>in</strong>g 55 or under zone (6<br />
thru 10 over).<br />
Mel<strong>in</strong>da Kaye Elwood, Sigourney,<br />
peration with canceled title,<br />
suspended or reserved registration.<br />
Mart<strong>in</strong> Bla<strong>in</strong>e Willis, Oskaloosa,<br />
speed<strong>in</strong>g 55 or under zone (6 thru 10<br />
over).<br />
Craig Allen Baarda, Gr<strong>in</strong>nell, failure<br />
to comply with safety regulation<br />
rules.<br />
Richard Dean Miller, Cantril, failure<br />
to carry or exhibit permit.<br />
Richard Dean Miller, Cantril,<br />
max gross weight violation.<br />
Randy R. Spears, Hedrick, operation<br />
by unqualified driver.<br />
Richard Dean Miller, Cantril,<br />
max gross weight violation.<br />
Richard Edward Lovell, Ottumwa,<br />
speed<strong>in</strong>g over 55 zone (1 thru 5<br />
over).<br />
Darcy Ela<strong>in</strong>e Glandon, Sigourney,<br />
failure to use seat belt.<br />
Amy Lynn Gillum, Sigourney,<br />
registration violation.<br />
Mel<strong>in</strong>da Jaye Elwood, Sigourney,<br />
drive with suspended, denied, or revoked<br />
license or registration.<br />
Nathan Paul Passmore, Sigourney,<br />
driv<strong>in</strong>g while license denied,<br />
suspended, cancelled or revoked.<br />
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Ogden Oil Co.<br />
641-634-2820<br />
Rock,<br />
Dirt and<br />
Sand<br />
Hauled<br />
Sigourney TV<br />
& Appliance<br />
Sales and Service<br />
Gary Kruse, Owner<br />
103 E. Marion Telephone<br />
South Side of Square 641-622-2511<br />
Sigourney, IA 800-625-2511<br />
Garcia carpet<br />
Jayne and Alex Garcia, Owners<br />
105 S. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., P.O. Box 126<br />
North English, IA<br />
garciacarpet@net<strong>in</strong>s.net<br />
319-664-3606 or<br />
1-877-3GARCIA<br />
HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;<br />
Saturday 8 to 12 or By Appo<strong>in</strong>tment<br />
LaKappCo., Inc.<br />
Larry Kapple<br />
Heat<strong>in</strong>g & Air<br />
Condition<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Repair - Service - Sales<br />
All Makes and Models<br />
641-624-2561<br />
Harden<br />
Funeral Chapel<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong><br />
641-634-2420<br />
Thoughtful<br />
Personalized<br />
Service<br />
Eric Coble<br />
Funeral Director<br />
www.hardenfuneralhomes.com<br />
Sigourney Care Center<br />
W<strong>in</strong>dsor Place Assisted Liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
900 S. Stone St.<br />
Sigourney, IA 52591<br />
641-622-2971<br />
• Skilled Nurs<strong>in</strong>g • Respite Care<br />
• Long Term Care • Assisted Liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Physical, Occupational<br />
and Speech Therapy<br />
• In-House Restorative Nurs<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Pole<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
Farm or Commercial<br />
Completely Erected or<br />
Materials Only!<br />
Farmers Lumber<br />
KeswicK<br />
319-738-3251<br />
TC-M<br />
Junior High<br />
Wrestlers<br />
Take<br />
to the Mat<br />
Junior High Wrestlers from all<br />
over the area came to Tri-County<br />
on November 14 to try to defeat<br />
their opponent. TC-M wrestlers<br />
came out and gave their all.<br />
Dec 1 ~ Girls JH Basketball @ Sigourney @ 4:15<br />
~ Varsity Wrestl<strong>in</strong>g – EV, L-S, TC-M, Moravia @<br />
English Valleys @ 6:00<br />
Dec 2 ~ Girls JH Basketball vs. English Valleys<br />
@ 4:15<br />
~ Girls/Boys Varsity Basketball – Parents’ Night<br />
vs. HLV @ 6:00<br />
~ Varsity Wrestl<strong>in</strong>g BGM JV meet @ Brooklyn @<br />
6:00<br />
Dec 3 ~ Varsity Wrestl<strong>in</strong>g - Montezuma Invitational<br />
@ Montezuma @ 10:00 am<br />
~ 9:00 a.m. to noon <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> UMC Christmas<br />
Store<br />
Dec. 4 ~ <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> UMC Cookie Walk<br />
Dec 5 ~ Girls JH Basketball vs. Keota @ 4:15<br />
~ JV Basketball vs. English Valleys @ 6:00<br />
~ JH Wrestl<strong>in</strong>g – BP/TC-M/EV/NM/BGM @ Montezuma<br />
@ 4:15<br />
“Your Full<br />
Service Florist”<br />
✿ Fresh Flowers for<br />
All Occasions<br />
✿ Bloom<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Green Plants<br />
✿ Silk and Dried<br />
Arrangements<br />
✿ Balloons and<br />
Great Gift Ideas!<br />
SDE Ltd.<br />
320 Highway 22 West<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong>, IA 50135<br />
Phone: 319-738-2455<br />
Fax: 319-738-3000<br />
Flatbed<br />
Transportation,<br />
Broker Service<br />
Hedrick<br />
Veter<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
Cl<strong>in</strong>ic<br />
Dr. Randy Blaylock<br />
Hedrick Office:<br />
641-653-4440<br />
Sigourney Home:<br />
641-622-3633<br />
Van Dee B<strong>in</strong>s<br />
319-310-4105 or 641-595-4105<br />
Deep River<br />
Authorized Dealer for:<br />
B<strong>in</strong>s<br />
We handle Sukup Floors, Dry<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Needs and Mov<strong>in</strong>g Exist<strong>in</strong>g B<strong>in</strong>s<br />
“Over 40 Years Experience”<br />
Call for ANY KIND of<br />
<strong>New</strong> or Used B<strong>in</strong> Repair<br />
Hunter Foubert (TCM) p<strong>in</strong>ned the Moravia wrestler <strong>in</strong> 43 seconds<br />
Ridgeway<br />
Hardware<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> • 641-634-2080<br />
Plumb<strong>in</strong>g & Electric Supplies<br />
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Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
Closed <strong>Sun</strong>day<br />
McKay Roof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and Sid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Denny McKay - 641-634-2954<br />
Jason McKay - 641-634-9910<br />
or 641-660-9829<br />
• Home Improvement<br />
• Remodel<strong>in</strong>g • Roof<strong>in</strong>g & Sid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• <strong>New</strong> Homes & Garages<br />
• Insulation<br />
Licensed - Insured<br />
Free estImates<br />
Mc Call<br />
onument Works<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 1862<br />
Dot Barnett<br />
Office Manager<br />
327 n. L St.<br />
oskaloosa, Ia<br />
BARNETT<br />
Bus: 641-673-8161<br />
Res: 641-673-7807<br />
Atwood Electric, Inc.<br />
Our Commitment To You:<br />
• Quality • Integrity<br />
• Service<br />
23124 Hwy. 149 641-622-3626<br />
P.O. Box 311 800-247-0214<br />
Sigourney, IA 52591 Fax: 641-622-2438<br />
Sigourney Treecare<br />
Custom Tree & Shrub<br />
Plant<strong>in</strong>g on CRP Ground<br />
We Can Supply Trees & Shrubs<br />
• Stump Removal<br />
• Tree Trimm<strong>in</strong>g & Removal<br />
• Aerial Service to 53-ft.<br />
Fully Insured • Free Estimates<br />
Dan Appleget<br />
P.O. Box 143, Sigourney<br />
641-622-2097<br />
Dec 6 ~ TOPS meet<strong>in</strong>g at Extension Office <strong>in</strong><br />
Sigourney @ 4:30<br />
~ Girls JH Basketball @ Montezuma @ 4:15<br />
~ Girls/Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Belle Pla<strong>in</strong>e<br />
@ 6:00<br />
Dec 9 ~ Girls/Boys Varsity Basketball @ Keota @<br />
6:00<br />
~ Youth Wrestl<strong>in</strong>g Tournament @ Tri-County @<br />
6:00<br />
Dec 10 ~ W.C. Methodist Church Christmas Store,<br />
9-12 for Grandparents & Children<br />
~TC Invitational Wrestl<strong>in</strong>g Tournament @ 10:00<br />
a.m.<br />
~ 9:00 a.m. to noon <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> UMC Christmas<br />
Store (Grandparents welcome this day)<br />
Dec. 11 ~ 4:30 p.m. <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> UMC Christmas<br />
Program and Christmas D<strong>in</strong>ner Party<br />
Dec 17 ~ Santa stops <strong>in</strong> Delta at 1:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Fire Dept.<br />
Mickey Gragg: Fire Chief<br />
641-634-2971<br />
Jeremy Bol<strong>in</strong>ger:1st Assistant<br />
Chris Terrell: 2nd Assitant<br />
Mike Armstrong: Secretary/<br />
Treasurer & Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Officer<br />
EMERGENCY: 911<br />
Non-Emergency:<br />
641-634-2361<br />
Book Vault<br />
Readables,<br />
Edibles,<br />
Giftables<br />
105 S. Market, Oskaloosa<br />
West side of square next to Smokey Row<br />
641-676-1777<br />
M-W, F: 9-7; Th 9-8; Sat. 9-5;<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>. Noon-4<br />
Central Vision<br />
Center<br />
Cynthia E. Shoup, O.D.<br />
Steven A. Shoup, O.D.<br />
641-673-5658<br />
119 First Ave. West<br />
Oskaloosa, IA 52577<br />
PREGNANT?<br />
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M, W, F: 3 - 4:30 p.m.<br />
Thursday: 5:30 - 7 p.m.<br />
Saturday: 10 a.m. to Noon<br />
IRTHRIGHT<br />
117 North 1st Street<br />
Oskaloosa, IA 52577<br />
641-673-9722<br />
SDE Tire<br />
& Service<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Keswick</strong><br />
Car & Light Truck Tires,<br />
Oil Change &<br />
M<strong>in</strong>or Repair<br />
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Barnes City <strong>New</strong>s<br />
By Mollie Lov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Doris and Marv<strong>in</strong> Freeborn celebrated their 42nd wedd<strong>in</strong>g anniversary on<br />
Nov. 22. Monica (Calvert) Lillis celebrated her birthday on Nov. 27.<br />
Karen, Laverne, Emily, Marissa, Calv<strong>in</strong>, and V<strong>in</strong>cent Smithson from<br />
Stanberry, Missouri visited Doris and Marv<strong>in</strong> Freeborn over the Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
holiday weekend. They ate their Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g Day meal at Gr<strong>in</strong>nell<br />
College, where Marv<strong>in</strong>’s sister, Mary Kirk, was at work <strong>in</strong> the college’s cafeteria.<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Bob and Phyllis Rauch at their home on Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g Day were<br />
Mike, Diane, Jen, and Wes Henry.<br />
Brian, Monica, Owen, Rob, and Ava Lillis from Aust<strong>in</strong>, M<strong>in</strong>n. and Mel<strong>in</strong>da<br />
Calvert from Buffalo Center, Iowa visited Karen and Alva Calvert over<br />
the weekend. On Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g Day they were at the home of Karen’s dad,<br />
Gale Conrad, <strong>in</strong> Sigourney.<br />
Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g Day found me and my family at South English. We enjoyed<br />
d<strong>in</strong>ner at the home of John, Mel<strong>in</strong>da, Adam, and Audrey Grove. Jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
us there were Dan, Jen, Nolan, Bryson, Myles, and Cael Grove, Maryl<br />
Grove, and Sue Lov<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Kirk, Paula, Cassie, Kaylene, and Cole Corb<strong>in</strong> were at the home of Paula’s<br />
mom, Dorothy Reams, on Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The next city council meet<strong>in</strong>g will be held the even<strong>in</strong>g of Dec. 5th at<br />
City Hall.<br />
The Dec. fire department meet<strong>in</strong>g will be held on the 8th at 7:00 P.M. at<br />
the fire station.<br />
Ponder<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
of the Heart<br />
By: Jane Green Larson<br />
My work<strong>in</strong>g career <strong>in</strong>cluded 25 years at the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation<br />
Center and eight years at a Goodwill Industries workshop as<br />
a counselor. When I first began work<strong>in</strong>g at a Salvation Army Community<br />
Center, I was somewhat amazed at how many offices and rooms were kept<br />
locked when not <strong>in</strong> use. Even a bigger surprise came when I realized whenever<br />
a door was accidentally left unlocked, even for a few moments, items<br />
would disappear. I learned to lock the door beh<strong>in</strong>d me when I left any office<br />
or room. My r<strong>in</strong>g of keys became a valuable possession and a very big necessity<br />
on the job.<br />
In a Christian’s life, we possess many keys to keep our life pure and holy<br />
<strong>in</strong> the sight of the Lord. Some of these keys are:<br />
A daily feed on the Word of God. John 5:39, II Timothy 2:15 and Galatians<br />
5:16<br />
A committed prayer life. I Thessalonians 5:17<br />
A fill<strong>in</strong>g of the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:16<br />
A witness for the Lord. Acts 1:8<br />
A cheerful heart. Psalm 95, Colossians 3:23<br />
A joyful attitude <strong>in</strong> life. Philippians 4:4, Philippians 2:18<br />
A spirit of forgiveness. Philemon, Colossians 3:13<br />
A time of jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g with like-m<strong>in</strong>ded believers. Hebrews 10:25<br />
I’m sure we could th<strong>in</strong>k of many more, but the eight listed above are essential<br />
for a wholesome, happy life <strong>in</strong> Christ. If even one is neglected, we are<br />
<strong>in</strong> danger of miss<strong>in</strong>g someth<strong>in</strong>g very valuable <strong>in</strong> our walk with the Lord.<br />
One day after the janitor filled the pop mach<strong>in</strong>e, I accidentally left my<br />
r<strong>in</strong>g of keys <strong>in</strong>side the mach<strong>in</strong>e. The m<strong>in</strong>ute I pushed the lock <strong>in</strong>, I knew my<br />
keys were <strong>in</strong>side the pop mach<strong>in</strong>e and I was powerless <strong>in</strong> retriev<strong>in</strong>g them. I<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ally called the Pepsi company and waited patiently until they could send<br />
someone to unlock the mach<strong>in</strong>e and hand me the keys. It was a very senseless<br />
situation because important office keys were on that r<strong>in</strong>g. I was absolutely<br />
powerless to get them back myself.<br />
If we neglect the valuable keys <strong>in</strong> our Christian walk, we too, will f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
ourselves helpless and powerless. We will have to call upon the Lord Jesus<br />
Christ for help. He is always prompt to answer and forgive our negligence.<br />
Praise the Lord and the best th<strong>in</strong>g is that we do not have to wait, as He is<br />
faithful and just to forgive us. He understands and cares about every area of<br />
our lives.<br />
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Deep River <strong>New</strong>s<br />
By: Janet Rauch<br />
Share your Deep River news: 641-595-3011<br />
Not too much news this past<br />
week. Everyone was busy th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g<br />
about Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g. I decided not<br />
to cook a turkey so Kenny and I had<br />
ham for whoever decided to come. I<br />
went to Donna’s first. She and Jim<br />
went to Bev and Jim’s. Judy and<br />
Steve and kids went to his mother’s,<br />
Jane Audas. Jimmy and Jennifer and<br />
kids went to her folks, Norman and<br />
Judy Halls.<br />
Monday Shelby, my daughter,<br />
and I went shopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>New</strong>ton and<br />
ate at Panda Garden. We went to<br />
Walgreen’s and Goodwill and the<br />
Salvation Army. I got three cookbooks.<br />
I don’t th<strong>in</strong>k Kenny has even<br />
noticed them yet.<br />
Tuesday Delores Schmidt went<br />
to Montezuma and got her hair done<br />
then went to Gr<strong>in</strong>nell to get her nails<br />
done.<br />
Wednesday our friends went to<br />
Senior D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g to hear the Taylor Trio<br />
and have lunch.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day Dave Maxwell took Pastor<br />
Michelle’s place because she was<br />
expect<strong>in</strong>g relatives.<br />
*****<br />
I hope everyone had a nice holiday.<br />
Everyone should be full. Kenny<br />
and I had eight for d<strong>in</strong>ner. Shelby<br />
and her son, Adam Kurk, Bobby and<br />
Jackie and Sara and her friend Tim<br />
came. Our other friends that were<br />
com<strong>in</strong>g went to Albia to his son’s.<br />
Steve was at Trudy’s, his daughter,<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g turkey. They came Saturday<br />
and visited. He is go<strong>in</strong>g to Jessie’s<br />
for d<strong>in</strong>ner on <strong>Sun</strong>day.<br />
Lori Wolf said she had ten for<br />
Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Darlene McClenathan went to<br />
her son, Steve’s, for Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
d<strong>in</strong>ner on <strong>Sun</strong>day.<br />
Ronnie and Carol had six for<br />
their Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g d<strong>in</strong>ner. Fern Taylor<br />
was one of their guests.<br />
Marilyn and Bill Warwick had a<br />
family d<strong>in</strong>ner Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Gary Morse’s father was buried<br />
on Wednesday and his mother on<br />
Thursday.<br />
Carol Dale is stay<strong>in</strong>g with her<br />
sister whom they had a prayer circle<br />
for.<br />
Michelle’s son, Craig, is do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
well and has ga<strong>in</strong>ed 20 pounds. He<br />
will be mov<strong>in</strong>g to another facility<br />
soon.<br />
The United Church had a potluck<br />
d<strong>in</strong>ner and they were go<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
get plates ready to pass out and then<br />
decorate the Christmas tree.<br />
Kenny’s daughter, Marvetta,<br />
stopped on her way home from see<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the Hoover library. She lives <strong>in</strong><br />
Elkhart. She met her friend and they<br />
had supper at Grandma’s Kitchen <strong>in</strong><br />
Walcott.<br />
Delores Schmidt spent Monday<br />
with her sister, Edna Shepherd and<br />
took her to Cedar Rapids. In the afternoon<br />
she went with Norm to Iowa<br />
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On Friday they had Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g was celebrated at<br />
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Bill and Karen Pierce Hart from Cedar<br />
Rapids, Stuart and Abbey Erw<strong>in</strong><br />
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Ham Spread<br />
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese<br />
¼ c. mayonnaise<br />
2 c. ground ham<br />
1 T. parsley<br />
1 tsp. Onion, chopped f<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1/8 tsp. garlic salt<br />
¼ tsp. dry mustard<br />
Blend all <strong>in</strong>gredients together.<br />
Serve with crackers or vegetables.<br />
Makes about 2 cups.<br />
Turkey Croquettes<br />
2 c. cold, chopped, cooked turkey or<br />
chicken<br />
½ tsp. salt<br />
1 egg yolk, well beaten<br />
1 egg, slightly beaten<br />
½ c. cracker crumbs<br />
¾ c. thick white sauce<br />
1 tsp. lemon juice<br />
¼ tsp. celery salt<br />
Paprika<br />
2 T. cold water<br />
Comb<strong>in</strong>e turkey, white sauce,<br />
egg yolk, lemon juice and season<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Cool. Form cones, cyl<strong>in</strong>ders,<br />
or balls. Roll <strong>in</strong> crumbs, dip <strong>in</strong> egg,<br />
which has been diluted with the water.<br />
Dip <strong>in</strong> crumbs. Fry <strong>in</strong> deep fat<br />
(385 degrees) for about 2 m<strong>in</strong>utes.<br />
Cra<strong>in</strong> on crumbled absorbent paper.<br />
Turkey Casserole<br />
4 c. diced cooked turkey<br />
½ c. chopped pimiento<br />
½ c. diced green pepper (parboiled)<br />
1 small onion, diced f<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1 large pkg. noodles (cooked)<br />
1 can cream mushroom soup<br />
1 c. turkey or chicken broth<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
¼ tsp. pepper<br />
1 c. cheddar cheese (shredded)<br />
Layer noodles and first four <strong>in</strong>gredients<br />
<strong>in</strong> buttered casserole dish.<br />
Add season<strong>in</strong>gs and liquids. Spr<strong>in</strong>kle<br />
cheese and dry bread crumbs<br />
over top with a bit of paprika. Bake<br />
1 hour fat 350 degrees.<br />
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<strong>Keswick</strong> <strong>New</strong>s<br />
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at Hometown Market!<br />
Open house for Ed Ploog’s 70th birthday was held on Saturday, November<br />
5th at the <strong>Keswick</strong> Legion Hall. Around 175 guests attended. A small<br />
luncheon and cake were served. Punch was dipped by Jennifer Hermson<br />
of Dyersville, coffee was poured by Kenneth Coble Jr., cake was cut by<br />
Carolyn (Coble) Curvar and the tables cared for by Jeff Curvar. Many pictures<br />
and videos were taken by Daryl Coble. Ed appreciated everyone who<br />
attended. Guests came from the surround<strong>in</strong>g communities and counties besides<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong>. They came from St. Ansgar, Des Mo<strong>in</strong>es, Albia, Dyersville,<br />
Cedar Rapids, Marion, Independence, Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield and Keyesport, ILL and<br />
other distant towns.<br />
December 1: Travis Molyneux<br />
December 2: Doug Arndt, Sandra George, Colleen Shipley and<br />
Duncan Wright<br />
December 3: C<strong>in</strong>dy Pr<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
December 4: Brandon Ahlberg and Emily Crosser<br />
December 5: Craig Barnard, Serena Erw<strong>in</strong>, Ryan Kirby and Tony<br />
McAdams<br />
December 6: Katlynn Fogle, Connie Kapple, Caitl<strong>in</strong> Kruse and Mary<br />
Ann Snakenberg<br />
December 7: Colt Brumbaugh, Bryan Ew<strong>in</strong>g, Karilynn Reeves and<br />
Jim Striegel<br />
December 8: Debbie Decker, Kaylee Edwards, Lucas Roland, Jacey<br />
Thomas and Elizabeth Wiese<br />
December 9: Raymond Baird, Bonnie <strong>New</strong>combe and Carol<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Ridgeway<br />
December 10: Cathy Doorneweerd and Terry Fogle<br />
December 11: Keegan VanDevender<br />
December 12: Alexandria (Lexie) Dalziel, Sara J. DeBoef, Jeff<br />
Foubert and Bleyke Mullen<br />
December 13: Luch Ann Doorneweerd, Rachel Fl<strong>in</strong>t-Hampton, Ellia<br />
Gibbons, Katie Gunderson, Cade Molyneux, Ashley Thompson<br />
and Courtney Thompson<br />
December 14: Jackson Doorneweerd, Molly Mauer, Scott Stefanc,<br />
Shawn Striegel and Jennifer VanDevender<br />
December 15: Tyson Barbor and Lucas Ew<strong>in</strong>g<br />
December 16: Tyson Garber and Dixie Shipley<br />
December 17: Adelynn Noel DeBoef and Bander Khayat, Mel Foubert<br />
and Wm. John White<br />
December 19: Levi Molyneux, Larry VanDevender and Jessica<br />
VanPatten<br />
December 20: Sessila Ahlberg, Michael D. DeBoef, John Hemsley,<br />
James Howar, Mike Kirby, Matthew Roland, Mary Smith and Jody<br />
VanPatten<br />
December 21: Wendell Hunt, Elijah Molyneux<br />
December 22: Travis Acord and Bethany Gatton<br />
December 23: Gaige Daniel Mercer and Lisa Noelle Ruckman<br />
Recent Blood Drive Results<br />
The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center mobile drew several units<br />
of blood at three different locations recently:<br />
South English Blood Drive sponsored by the South English First Responders<br />
drew 15 units of blood on October 24.<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Blood Drive sponsored by the <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Lions Club drew<br />
23 units of blood on November 9.<br />
Sigourney Blood Drive sponsored by the Sigourney High School Anatomy<br />
and Physiology Class drew 60 units of blood on November 16.<br />
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Christmas Store<br />
The <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Methodist Church Christmas Store is open for Tri-<br />
County and Delta families. The store is open Saturday, December 3 from<br />
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon for parents and children and Saturday, December 10<br />
from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon for grandparents and children. If you need help<br />
with your Christmas shopp<strong>in</strong>g, please come and check out our $1.00 gifts.<br />
They are on a first come/first serve basis. There are no lay-a-ways.<br />
Parents may purchase two (2) gifts per child from nursery through 12th<br />
grade. If parent live <strong>in</strong> separate households, each may purchase two gifts per<br />
child. Children and youth (through 12th grade) may purchase one (1) gift per<br />
child. Grandparents may purchase one (1) gift per grandchild, with a limit of<br />
five (5) gifts on the second Saturday (the 10).<br />
Local Author Steve Pierce<br />
will be sell<strong>in</strong>g and sign<strong>in</strong>g his book<br />
“Emele’s Night<br />
Goddess”<br />
at the Penn<br />
Central Mall<br />
<strong>in</strong> Oskaloosa<br />
December 3 and 4<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g the Vendor Fair
4 December 1, 2011 Legals<br />
County Council: L-R: Adam Striegel, Kylie Davis, Gabby Bethke, Natalie Luers, Emily Adam, Rachel Wonderlich, Victoria Eckley<br />
Herdsmanship: L-R: McKenna Gambell, Trevor Clemens, Ethan Danner, Kylie Davis, Gretchen Gre<strong>in</strong>er<br />
Merit: L-R: Maci Gambell, Bridget Fritchen, Rachel Wonderlich<br />
2011 4-H Awards Rally Night<br />
Article and photos submitted by<br />
Shelly Koehn and <strong>Sharon</strong> Fritchen<br />
On Saturday, November 12, 2011<br />
the Keokuk County 4-H Awards<br />
Rally Night was held at the Expo<br />
Grounds <strong>in</strong> Sigourney with 90 people<br />
<strong>in</strong> attendance. The Sigourney<br />
Kiwanis Club donated and served<br />
a soup and sandwich d<strong>in</strong>ner. The<br />
award ceremony started with the<br />
s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g of our National Anthem by<br />
Khloe Snakenberg. The 4-H County<br />
Youth Council members consist<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of: Natalie Luers, Victoria Eckley,<br />
Rachel Wonderlich, Emily Adam,<br />
Gabby Bethke, Kylie Davis, and<br />
Adam Striegel presented the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
awards dur<strong>in</strong>g the ceremony.<br />
Special Adult Volunteer Awards<br />
Outstand<strong>in</strong>g 4-H Leader: The<br />
2011 “Outstand<strong>in</strong>g 4-H Leader”<br />
award was presented to Christy<br />
Gambell. She is the 4-H club leader<br />
of the Keokuk County Scrapbook<strong>in</strong>g<br />
club and is teach<strong>in</strong>g youth the<br />
importance of community service.<br />
Christy was presented with a “Willow<br />
Tree” ornament of giv<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Alumni Award: The 2011 “4-H<br />
Alumni Award” was presented to<br />
Ann Baetsle. Ann has been an outstand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
volunteer for the 4-H program<br />
and the Keokuk County Expo<br />
Sw<strong>in</strong>e department for many years.<br />
Ann was presented with a “Willow<br />
Tree” ornament of car<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Club Communications Awards<br />
were sponsored by Keokuk County<br />
Farm Bureau. Nathan Fritchen of<br />
the Keokuk County Farm Bureau<br />
presented awards to the top clubs for<br />
communications <strong>in</strong>volvement. This<br />
year’s recipients were: First place to<br />
Liberty Leaders 4-H club; Second<br />
place to Patriotic Panthers 4-H club;<br />
and Third place to Riverside 4-H<br />
club. Thank you to Farm Bureau for<br />
sponsor<strong>in</strong>g these awards.<br />
W<strong>in</strong>dow Display Awards: The 4-H<br />
Clubs <strong>in</strong> Keokuk County put together<br />
w<strong>in</strong>dow displays for National 4-H<br />
Week and received awards for their<br />
efforts. First place award was presented<br />
to Liberty Leaders 4-H club<br />
with a display at English Valleys<br />
Community Schools. Other’s participat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
were Stick to It 4-H club at<br />
the Keokuk County Vet Cl<strong>in</strong>ic, Patriotic<br />
Panthers 4-H club at Keokuk<br />
County Extension, and Riverside<br />
4-H club at MidwestOne Bank <strong>in</strong><br />
Sigourney.<br />
Year of the Clover Leader<br />
Awards: Awards were presented to<br />
leaders who have been volunteers<br />
with the 4H program for milestone<br />
years. Amber Thompson and Krist<strong>in</strong><br />
Woods were presented with 1 year<br />
Clover P<strong>in</strong>s. Gary Joe VanPatten,<br />
Julie Swanson, and Scott Swanson<br />
were presented with 5 year Clover<br />
P<strong>in</strong>s. Karen Gre<strong>in</strong>er was presented<br />
with the 25 year Clover P<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Individual Recognition Awards<br />
4-H members who are presented<br />
with the follow<strong>in</strong>g awards must<br />
apply or be nom<strong>in</strong>ated for them.<br />
Their efforts were evaluated by the<br />
Keokuk County Extension Council.<br />
This year award w<strong>in</strong>ners were:<br />
Leadership Award:<br />
Intermediate – Grace Shemanski<br />
Senior – Patrick Frank<br />
Citizenship Award:<br />
Junior – Maci Gambell<br />
Senior – Natalie Luers<br />
Ak-Sar-Ben Award:<br />
Junior – Maci Gambell<br />
Senior – David Wehr<br />
Merit Award:<br />
Junior – Maci Gambell<br />
Intermediate – Bridget Fritchen<br />
Senior – Rachel Wonderlich<br />
Excellence <strong>in</strong> Home Economics<br />
Award:<br />
Natalie Luers<br />
Excellence <strong>in</strong> Agriculture Award:<br />
Patrick Frank<br />
DanForth I Dare You Award:<br />
Natalie Luers<br />
Outstand<strong>in</strong>g Intermediate Award:<br />
McKenna Gambell<br />
Outstand<strong>in</strong>g Senior Award:<br />
Patrick Frank<br />
Individual Herdsmanship<br />
Awards<br />
The Keokuk County Expo Board<br />
sponsored the Individual Herdsmanship<br />
Awards. These award buckets<br />
are given to members who were<br />
present to help with Expo set up,<br />
Expo clean up and are around to help<br />
others dur<strong>in</strong>g the fair. They are also<br />
all hardwork<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividuals who<br />
take pride <strong>in</strong> their livestock dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Expo. The follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividuals received<br />
awards presented by <strong>Sharon</strong><br />
Fritchen (Expo Board representative):<br />
Beef – Kylie Davis<br />
Dairy Cattle/Dairy Goats – Mary<br />
VanPatten<br />
Sheep or Meat Goat – McKenna<br />
Gambell<br />
Sw<strong>in</strong>e – Gretchen Gre<strong>in</strong>er<br />
Small Animal – Trevor Clemens<br />
Bottle Bucket Calf/Lamb – Ethan<br />
Danner<br />
Outstand<strong>in</strong>g SR: Patrick Frank<br />
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Keokuk County Supervisors<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g and Claims<br />
KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS<br />
NOVEMBER 21, 2011<br />
The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors<br />
met <strong>in</strong> regular session, Monday, November 21,<br />
2011 <strong>in</strong> the Board Room of the Courthouse. All<br />
members were present.<br />
Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve<br />
the tentative agenda. All ayes and motion carried.<br />
Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve<br />
the m<strong>in</strong>utes of November 14, 2011. All ayes<br />
and motion carried.<br />
Met with Assistant Keokuk County Eng<strong>in</strong>eer,<br />
regard<strong>in</strong>g the Keokuk County Highway Department.<br />
Outstand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>quiries were held.<br />
Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve<br />
the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal<br />
Aid Agreement for County Highway Bridge Program<br />
project number BRS-CO54(85)-60-54 as<br />
submitted. All ayes and motion carried.<br />
Wood moved, Hadley seconded to hire Calhoun<br />
Burns for bridge <strong>in</strong>spection services. All<br />
ayes and motion carried.<br />
Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve<br />
the claim list<strong>in</strong>g dated November 21, 2011 as<br />
submitted. All ayes and motion carried.<br />
Various board and committee reports were<br />
held. All three Supervisors attended the ISAC<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> Coralville, Iowa. Berg attended an<br />
Endowment meet<strong>in</strong>g. Hadley attended Semco,<br />
SADC and Endowment meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Discussion of old/new bus<strong>in</strong>ess and public<br />
comment was held. Larry Smith entered to request<br />
approval to purchase the balance of tile<br />
floor<strong>in</strong>g for the EOC/DHS build<strong>in</strong>g. Board consensus<br />
was to allow said purchase.<br />
On vote and motion the meet<strong>in</strong>g adjourned<br />
at 9:40 a.m.<br />
The above and forego<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>formation is a<br />
summary of the m<strong>in</strong>utes taken at the above <strong>in</strong>dicated<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g. The full and complete set of<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes are recorded and available at the office<br />
of the Keokuk County Auditor.<br />
Delta City Council<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Delta City Council Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Saturday, November 12, 2011 – 11:00 a.m.<br />
Delta City Hall<br />
The Delta City Council met <strong>in</strong> regular session<br />
on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at Delta City<br />
Hall. Mayor Brett Hammes called the meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to order at 11:00 a.m. Council Member’s<br />
answer<strong>in</strong>g roll call were as follows: Rudy Votroubek,<br />
Barb Fisher and Todd Fisher. Absent:<br />
Greg Haefner and Sheri Walker. Others present<br />
for the meet<strong>in</strong>g were Antonio Maggio, Dennis<br />
Campbell and the City clerk.<br />
Upon motion by Todd Fisher and second<br />
by Barb Fisher, the consent agenda was approved<br />
as presented. Roll Call Vote: Barb Fisher,<br />
aye; Todd Fisher, aye; Rudy Votroubek, aye.<br />
Don Northup could not attend the meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
due to a water leak <strong>in</strong> Sigourney. There was no<br />
discussion held for Old/<strong>New</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
Dennis Campbell and the Council and<br />
Mayor held a lengthy discussion concern<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
abatement of junk and debris <strong>in</strong> Mr. Campbell’s<br />
yard. Dennis declared he was not “Junk<strong>in</strong>g” for<br />
profit and that he would have everyth<strong>in</strong>g moved<br />
<strong>in</strong>side his build<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> “a reasonable time<br />
frame.” Campbell stated he would try to get the<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>ished and all junk <strong>in</strong> the yard <strong>in</strong>side<br />
it before the snow falls. If not then he would<br />
have the yard cleaned up by early spr<strong>in</strong>g 2012.<br />
The Council and Mayor were satisfied with Mr.<br />
Campbell’s efforts to comply with the Ord<strong>in</strong>ance,<br />
which forbids “junk<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>side city limits.”<br />
The Council discussed with Antonio Maggio<br />
his two properties and the need for him to<br />
clean them up. Mr. Maggio has old furniture,<br />
junk and yard debris to clean up. Aga<strong>in</strong> a time<br />
frame was discussed and the Council and Mayor<br />
told Mr. Maggio to get done what he could<br />
before cold weather and that they would be <strong>in</strong><br />
touch with him by early spr<strong>in</strong>g of 2012. Mr. Maggio<br />
also stated that some of the vehicles and<br />
junk at 401 N. Pleasant Street did not belong<br />
to him. The Council and Mayor advised him to<br />
notify his landlord of the discussion with the City<br />
Council.<br />
The proposal from Verizon Wireless for the<br />
addition of cellular antennae to the water tower<br />
was discussed. The City is wait<strong>in</strong>g for Verizon<br />
to update the proposal changes and advise the<br />
Council of the change <strong>in</strong> the rental agreement.<br />
The sale/transfer of the Stewart property<br />
was tabled and will be discussed at the December<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g, so that all of the Council Members<br />
may be present.<br />
Upon motion by Todd Fisher and second<br />
by Votroubek, Don Northup’s request for a pay<br />
raise was approved. Mr. Northup will receive a<br />
raise of $100.00 per month, tak<strong>in</strong>g his gross<br />
pay to $650.00 per month. Vote on the motion,<br />
all ayes.<br />
There be<strong>in</strong>g no further bus<strong>in</strong>ess to discuss<br />
at this time, upon motion by Todd Fisher and<br />
second by Votroubek, the meet<strong>in</strong>g adjourned at<br />
12:10 p.m. All ayes.<br />
The next regular meet<strong>in</strong>g will be held Saturday,<br />
December 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.<br />
Mayor Brett Hammes<br />
Attest: Alice Robertson, City Clerk<br />
PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDRY<br />
Sigourney Care Center is <strong>in</strong> need of a part time housekeeper/<br />
laundry worker. Hours <strong>in</strong>clude every other weekend and fill <strong>in</strong><br />
for vacations and/or illnesses. Benefits <strong>in</strong>clude paid vacation,<br />
double time on holidays and sick pay. Uniforms are furnished.<br />
Stop by for an application and <strong>in</strong>terview.<br />
SIGOURNEY CARE CENTER<br />
900 S. Stone St.<br />
Sigourney, IA 52591<br />
641-622-2971<br />
CLAIM DATE: November 21, 2011<br />
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL 86.34<br />
ALL AM PEST CONTROL 80.00<br />
ALLIANT ENERGY 145.80<br />
ALTORFER MACHINERY 435.46<br />
AREA PAYEE SERV 37.00<br />
B&B PROPANE HOUGHTON 1,135.72<br />
BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY 621.78<br />
BATES, CHRISTY 82.15<br />
BENSON, CAROL 74.31<br />
BESSER, FRANCINE 74.31<br />
BESSER, JEANETTE 90.55<br />
BLAIR, KEITH 501.03<br />
BOND, RICHARD 19.95<br />
BOS, JEANNINE 79.25<br />
BRIGGS CORP 35.96<br />
BRINK, JANICE 72.50<br />
BROWER, KATHY 18.13<br />
BROWNELLS 62.94<br />
C J COOPER & ASSOC 32.00<br />
CDW GOVERNMENT 2,670.20<br />
CENTRAL IA DISTRIBUTING 142.36<br />
CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION 251.05<br />
CENTURY LINK 311.34<br />
CHATHAM OAKS 2,223.01<br />
CHRISTNER, BEVERLY 94.58<br />
CHRISTNER, TRILLA 101.38<br />
COBB OIL CO 2,067.03<br />
COMBUSTION CONTROL CO 861.00<br />
COUNTRY HAVEN 2,424.20<br />
DAHLSTROM, PHYLLIS 101.35<br />
DEITRICH, JAMES 76.13<br />
DELTA, CITY OF 200.00<br />
DENNY CONSTRUCTION 7,743.50<br />
DIAMOND MOWERS 152.55<br />
DON’S TRUCK SALES 2,137.92<br />
DOUDS STONE 33,780.97<br />
DRAPER, ELIZABETH 74.31<br />
ELLIOTT OIL CO 3,563.31<br />
EYLER, AUDREY 78.38<br />
FARMER, MARGE 175.07<br />
FARMERS IMPLEMENT 78.26<br />
FERRELL, JAMES 17.10<br />
FIFTH DIST CO OFFICERS 80.00<br />
FIRST RESOURCES 6,004.88<br />
FISHER, SUE 95.05<br />
FOSTER, JONE 77.94<br />
FRITCHEN, MARTHA 86.93<br />
FUTURE LINE HYDRAULICS 176.79<br />
GALLS INC 104.17<br />
GENESIS DEVELOPMENT 1,543.49<br />
GOODWILL IND 209.66<br />
GRAHAM, JANETTE 68.88<br />
H & M FARM & HOME 193.63<br />
HANSELMAN, BETH 140.17<br />
HAWKEYE PAVING 3,828.78<br />
HELSCHER, DAWN 93.25<br />
HEMSLEY, CONNIE 102.25<br />
HOLIDAY MOTEL & APTS 84.00<br />
HOMAN, IMOGENE 103.20<br />
HORRAS, KAREN 122.29<br />
HOUSE, GEORGE 104.38<br />
HUBER, TANNA 72.50<br />
HUDSON, LORETTA 83.20<br />
HULTMAN, PATRICIA 21.75<br />
I M W C A 6,925.00<br />
IDEAL READY MIX 7,567.00<br />
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES 1,323.20<br />
IOWA TRANSIT INC 191.21<br />
JEFFERSON CO AREA AMBUL 2,322.80<br />
JOHNSON CO MED EXAM DEPT 395.73<br />
K AND L FOODS 12.92<br />
KEMPF, MARGARET 98.46<br />
KENT, CHARLES 182.56<br />
KEOKUK CO HEALTH CTR 32.00<br />
KEOKUK CO HWY DEPT 7,202.43<br />
KEOKUK CO RECORDER 15.80<br />
KERR, AMY 108.55<br />
KIRBY, DARLENE 75.63<br />
KLEINMEYER, CHRISTINE 195.75<br />
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 25.00<br />
KONE INC 129.24<br />
KRACHT, KATHRYN 87.83<br />
KRUMM, CLARENE 37.95<br />
KUM & GO 85.42<br />
LEMLEY, SYLVIA 68.88<br />
LISCO/LTDS 145.01<br />
LISK, MARTHA J 74.31<br />
LONG, JOYCE 28.90<br />
LUMBER COMPANY 14.37<br />
M & M SALES CO 44.76<br />
MAHASKA CO SHERIFF 17.50<br />
MARION CO AUDITOR 100.00<br />
MARION CO SHERIFF 94.47<br />
MATTHEW BENDER & CO 457.12<br />
MCLAURIN TRUE VALUE 67.63<br />
MERZ, CAROLYN SUE 72.50<br />
MESSERSCHMITT, LAVADA 110.58<br />
MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING 78.80<br />
MOLYNEUX, KAREN 84.23<br />
MOORE, GAYLE 90.55<br />
MOORE, JO ANN 65.25<br />
MORROW, DOROTHY 76.13<br />
MULTI-COUNTY OIL CO 8,393.40<br />
NEW DIRECTIONS 230.00<br />
NUCARA PHARMACY 33.65<br />
OFFICE CENTER 9.78<br />
OLSON, CAROLE 112.20<br />
OPTIMAE LIFE SERV 722.00<br />
PATHWAYS BEH SERV 128.50<br />
PHELPS AUTO 142.00<br />
PITSCH, YVONNE 75.21<br />
PLOOG JR, EDWIN 79.70<br />
POWESHIEK CO M H CTR 137.00<br />
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 25.00<br />
QUILL CORP 120.99<br />
REPUBLIC COMPANIES 141.41<br />
RICHMOND, RON 189.63<br />
RIVER PRODUCTS 21,300.42<br />
ROBERTSON, ALICE 68.88<br />
ROBERTSON, LINDA 10.88<br />
RURAL EMPLOY ALT 336.00<br />
SANCHEZ, NORMA 90.55<br />
SCHROEDER, JOHN 13.41<br />
SEEBER, MARGARET 76.13<br />
SELLERS, NAOMI 77.94<br />
SEMCO LANDFILL 523.00<br />
SHEETZ, GINGER 133.35<br />
SHIFFLETT, CAROL 79.75<br />
SHIPLEY, DIXIE LEE 90.53<br />
SIGAFOOSE, MARIANN 82.43<br />
SIGOURNEY TRACTOR & IMP 1,078.82<br />
SINES, TRAVIS 203.70<br />
SMITH, LARRY 169.38<br />
SMITH, VIOLET 74.30<br />
SMITHART, SARAH 85.58<br />
SMITHART, WAYNE 5.40<br />
SNYDER, ANN 88.04<br />
SORDEN, ELAINE 93.23<br />
SOUTHEAST IA CASE MNGT 1,899.68<br />
STI 3,343.20<br />
STREB CONSTRUCTION CO 10,319.36<br />
STRINGFELLOW, MARILYN 96.83<br />
STULL, BEA 94.13<br />
STUTSMAN INC 281.48<br />
T I P REC 1,133.01<br />
THOMAS, MARCHITA 90.21<br />
THRELKELD-LARSON, VIRGINIA 140.17<br />
TRIBUNE PRINTING CO 42.05<br />
TRUE VALUE 272.99<br />
US CELLULAR 144.71<br />
VANVOLTENBURG, PEARL 100.00<br />
VERIZON WIRELESS 43.01<br />
VISION AG 571.45<br />
WAECHTER, MARILYN 33.95<br />
WAGAMON, DIXIE 97.75<br />
WALLERICH’S PLUMBING 34.00<br />
WALSTON, BERDENE 79.75<br />
WAPELLO CO AUDITOR 270.82<br />
WAPELLO RURAL WATER 583.49<br />
WAPSI VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGY 3,299.31<br />
WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF 1,126.62<br />
WASHINGTON CO TREAS 2,520.00<br />
WASTE MANAGEMENT 7,079.44<br />
WEBER, JUDITH 62.79<br />
WEST 97.02<br />
WHEELER, DAWN 86.95<br />
WILKENING, IONE 77.94<br />
WILLIAMS, DIANE 5.34<br />
WILLIAMS, MICHAEL 79.75<br />
WINDSTREAM 277.34<br />
YATES, LINDA 74.31<br />
YATES, MARGARET 16.30<br />
YATES, MARIAN 27.10<br />
YEAGER, EUNICE 79.75<br />
TOTAL $174,917.03
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> Paper Faith and Family<br />
Pastor’s Corner<br />
by Pastor V<strong>in</strong>ce Homan, Delta/<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> United Methodist Churches<br />
Advent started this week. It is the first season of the Christian year and<br />
a time Christians have set aside to re-exam<strong>in</strong>e their lives <strong>in</strong> anticipation and<br />
preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Start<strong>in</strong>g with “Black Friday,”<br />
we were off and runn<strong>in</strong>g with our list of th<strong>in</strong>gs that must be done before<br />
Christmas. But we can do all the good th<strong>in</strong>gs on our list and still miss do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the right th<strong>in</strong>g. It might come as some surprise to some, but Christmas is not<br />
our birthday. The attention shouldn’t be on us at this time of year. And while<br />
we all have expectations for the season, I have been wonder<strong>in</strong>g lately what<br />
expectations God might have on us.<br />
If you were to have an honest conversation with God this year, what<br />
might be said? <strong>What</strong> are God’s expectations of you? <strong>What</strong> needs to go <strong>in</strong><br />
your life this year for you to be free for God’s purposes? <strong>What</strong> needs to<br />
come? In the story of the Annunciation, Mary is noted as one who is listen<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
believ<strong>in</strong>g, worshipful, favored, will<strong>in</strong>g, and obedient. I’ve always<br />
thought that God could have chosen any number of young Jewish girls to accomplish<br />
God’s purposes, but Mary prepared herself and made herself available<br />
for God’s purposes. And God chose her. The scripture says she will be<br />
forever blessed because of it. <strong>What</strong> about us? <strong>What</strong> should we be do<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
Advent to prepare and make ourselves available to God? <strong>What</strong> does God expect<br />
of us? Could I challenge you to reconsider your commitment to Christ<br />
and his church this Advent? It is a good place to start. Mary was will<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to hear God’s word and obey it; even if it meant she would be placed <strong>in</strong> an<br />
awkward, complicated position. In all you have to accomplish this Advent<br />
season, make sure you don’t miss the most important th<strong>in</strong>g. Place yourself<br />
where you can hear God’s word, and be changed by its grace and power. You<br />
just might f<strong>in</strong>d yourself <strong>in</strong> the presence of angels; be<strong>in</strong>g used for a purpose<br />
much greater than your own. It is the only way to prepare for Christmas.<br />
Grace and Peace.<br />
Ps. Our churches are mak<strong>in</strong>g every effort to be God’s love to our communities<br />
this season; especially <strong>in</strong> the light of the difficult economy. Our<br />
Christmas Store will be open from 9:00 to noon on Saturdays, Dec. 3rd and<br />
10th. All gifts will be $1. We will be tak<strong>in</strong>g Christmas Cookies out to the entire<br />
community <strong>Sun</strong>day, Dec. 4th on our annual “Cookie Walk.” Our “Food<br />
Pantry” is well stocked and ready to serve the community. Our Christmas<br />
Program and Christmas D<strong>in</strong>ner is <strong>Sun</strong>day, Dec. 11th start<strong>in</strong>g at 4:30. The<br />
community is welcome to watch the program and share a meal with us. Our<br />
“Tri County Church’s Emergency Fund” is available to unemployed or underemployed<br />
families. We will be out Christmas Carol<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the community<br />
on Dec. 21st. And everyone is <strong>in</strong>vited to our traditional “Christmas Eve<br />
Candlelight Service,” 5:30 at the Delta UMC and 7:00 at the <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong><br />
UMC. May God Bless your Christmas Season.<br />
Time for Hospice<br />
Annual Tree of Memories<br />
Keokuk County Hospice Auxiliary is proud to announce the annual “Tree<br />
of Memories” project that allows <strong>in</strong>dividuals, families or organizations to<br />
remember people who have been important <strong>in</strong> their lives. All of the monies<br />
raised from this event are used to provide medical care for term<strong>in</strong>ally-ill<br />
people. The generous support is greatly appreciated.<br />
A Hospice “Tree of Memories” is located on the west side of the square<br />
<strong>in</strong> Sigourney. Lights are lit on the tree <strong>in</strong> memory of loved ones remembered<br />
by donations.<br />
A light<strong>in</strong>g ceremony is held on Wednesday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. <strong>in</strong><br />
the rotunda of the Keokuk County Courthouse. The public is <strong>in</strong>vited to this<br />
ceremony. Refreshments are served after the light<strong>in</strong>g of the “Tree of Memories.”<br />
All names of loved ones and those who remember them that are received<br />
by December 1st are read at the ceremony. Names are displayed <strong>in</strong> the Hospice<br />
Auxiliary decorated w<strong>in</strong>dow at the John Wehr Law Office on the north<br />
side of the square <strong>in</strong> Sigourney.<br />
You may send your donation along with your loved ones’ names to<br />
Keokuk County Hospice, 420 North Ma<strong>in</strong>, Sigourney, IA 52591 or br<strong>in</strong>g it<br />
<strong>in</strong>to the office at 420 North Ma<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> Sigourney.<br />
Remember<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Our Loved Ones<br />
Charley<br />
Hoover<br />
Charley Hoover, 77, of <strong>What</strong><br />
<strong>Cheer</strong>, died on Thursday, November<br />
24, 2011, <strong>in</strong> Gr<strong>in</strong>nell.<br />
A graveside memorial service<br />
will be held on Saturday, December<br />
3, at the Highland Cemetery near<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong>. A luncheon will be held<br />
immediately follow<strong>in</strong>g at Dorothy<br />
and Charley’s residence at the pond.<br />
Memorial contributions may be<br />
made to the Mayflower Homes, Inc.<br />
616 Broad Street, Gr<strong>in</strong>nell, Iowa.<br />
The Harden Funeral Chapel of<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> is <strong>in</strong> charge of the arrangements.<br />
Charles “Charley” Theodore Hoover was a construction worker for many<br />
years. Charley loved to fish, hunt, camp, and most of all spend time with his<br />
family at the pond.<br />
He is survived by two brothers: Don, of Muscat<strong>in</strong>e; and Cyril, of Marshalltown;<br />
his wife, Dorothy, and his children: David (Cris) Hoover, Cheryl<br />
(David) Hemsley, Leilani (Gerry) Tremmel, Billy (Mel<strong>in</strong>da) Hoover, Jim<br />
(Tammy) Hoover, and Mike (Lori) Hoover.<br />
Charley was the cherished grandfather of Angie and Cory Hoover, Chelsea<br />
Molyneux and Shanoah Keep, Jason, Josh, Jacoby Tremmel, and Jeri<br />
Gragg, Jeremy and Olivia Hoover, Courtney and Conrad Hoover, and Mi-<br />
Kayla Hoover; a step-grandfather of Lisa Ryan, lov<strong>in</strong>g great-grandfather of<br />
eight grandchildren; step-great-grandfather of four; and an uncle of many<br />
nieces and nephews. Charley was very well-known and will be missed by<br />
many.<br />
He was preceded <strong>in</strong> death by his parents Eber and Elsie (Ackles) Hoover,<br />
his sisters: Leatrice Joy, Zola, and Helen; four brothers: Pete, Max, Rex,<br />
and Dick.<br />
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Weather<br />
Report<br />
by Cass Moore<br />
WC Storm Spotter<br />
Here is this week’s report:<br />
Date High Low Precip<br />
11/22 37 31 .05” ra<strong>in</strong><br />
11/23 40 17<br />
11/24 59 31<br />
11/25 47 39<br />
11/26 49 32 .37” ra<strong>in</strong><br />
11/27 33 26<br />
11/28 32 29<br />
Avg. High: 41, Low: 23,<br />
Precip: 2.59” (2.25” so far)<br />
Announcements<br />
from the UMCs<br />
at <strong>Keswick</strong>,<br />
Webster and<br />
Thornburg<br />
KESWICK UMW TO MEET<br />
DEC. 1<br />
The <strong>Keswick</strong> UMW will be meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on Thursday, December 1. The<br />
UMW will pack boxes for shut-<strong>in</strong>s<br />
at 12:00 noon. A Christmas lesson<br />
will follow, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g cookies and<br />
coffee.<br />
KESWICK MEMBERS DECO-<br />
RATE CHURCH DEC. 3<br />
Members of the <strong>Keswick</strong> UMC<br />
will decorate the church for Christmas<br />
Saturday Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m.<br />
Lunch will follow at Teet and Tobes).<br />
THORNBURG TO CELEBRATE<br />
“BIRTHDAY OF CHRIST” ON<br />
DEC. 4<br />
The members of the Thornburg<br />
UMC will be celebrat<strong>in</strong>g the Birthday<br />
of Christ on December 4 immediately<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g worship.<br />
ENGLISH VALLEYS INTER-<br />
CHURCH COUNCIL ADVENT<br />
SERVICE DEC. 4<br />
There will be a special Advent service<br />
at 2:00 p.m. on <strong>Sun</strong>day, December<br />
4, at the English River Church of<br />
the Brethren outside of South English.<br />
All are welcome. Fellowship<br />
will be held afterwards.<br />
WEBSTER BOARD TO MEET<br />
DEC. 7<br />
The Webster Board will meet on<br />
December 7 at 7 pm. In the church<br />
basement.<br />
KESWICK BOARD MEETS<br />
DEC. 14<br />
The <strong>Keswick</strong> church board will<br />
meet on December 14 at 9:00 a.m. <strong>in</strong><br />
the church basement.<br />
WEBSTER YOUTH PLAN<br />
CAROLING<br />
The Webster youth group will be<br />
go<strong>in</strong>g carol<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> December. Date<br />
and time will be announced pend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
work schedule for some of the youth.<br />
WEBSTER CHURCH CHRIST-<br />
MAS PROGRAM TO BE DE-<br />
CEMBER 18<br />
The Webster UMC will be hold<strong>in</strong>g<br />
its annual Christmas program on December<br />
18. The time for the service<br />
will be set after negotiations with<br />
some of the people <strong>in</strong>volved.<br />
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES<br />
PLANNED<br />
Pend<strong>in</strong>g approval by the church<br />
boards, the Christmas Eve Services<br />
for the parish will be as follows:<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong> UMC: 6:30 p.m.<br />
Webster UMC: 9:00 p.m.<br />
Capri Theatre<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Sharon</strong>, IA<br />
Dec. 2-4<br />
Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9:15 p.m<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day 2:00<br />
Tickets Always $3.00<br />
PG-13Courageous<br />
S & S<br />
Roger Steffen<br />
Specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Restoration<br />
of Homes S<strong>in</strong>ce 1972<br />
• V<strong>in</strong>yl Sid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Seamless<br />
Steel Sid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Insulation<br />
• Replacement<br />
W<strong>in</strong>dows<br />
• Seamless Gutter<br />
Free Estimates. Insured.<br />
Guernsey, IA<br />
319-685-4492<br />
1-800-230-2974<br />
Hilltop Chapel<br />
Preach<strong>in</strong>g Good <strong>New</strong>s<br />
John & Pat DeBoef, pastors<br />
4 blocks East of Opera House<br />
Phone: 641-634-2839<br />
E-mail: john@hilltopchapel.com<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day, December 4, 10a: Worship<br />
Service with teach<strong>in</strong>g, “Harness<strong>in</strong>g<br />
God’s Power with Love”<br />
John 12-14.<br />
Children’s Church on lower level.<br />
Monday, December 5, 7p: Ladies<br />
Bible Class lesson, “Slay<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
Giant of Lonel<strong>in</strong>ess”.<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong><br />
United Methodist<br />
Rev. V<strong>in</strong>ce Homan<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day School 9:30<br />
Worship - 10:30 a.m.<br />
Wed.: Youth Group 6:30 - 8:00<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong><br />
Baptist Church<br />
A Place to Grow<br />
Pastor Dick & Jane Larson<br />
641-433-0013 or<br />
641-790-1934<br />
9:30 a.m. - <strong>Sun</strong>day School<br />
10:30 a.m. - Worship<br />
Wednesday Activities<br />
6:30 p.m. - Kid’s Club<br />
and Adult Bible Study<br />
Community Life Church<br />
Barnes City<br />
Phone: 641-664-5228<br />
Pastors Jim & L<strong>in</strong>da Sears<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day School 9-10<br />
Worship 10 to 11:30 a.m.<br />
Even<strong>in</strong>g Worship: 6:30 p.m.<br />
Delta Christian Church<br />
Henry Goetz, lay m<strong>in</strong>ister<br />
108 West 3rd St.<br />
641-799-4800<br />
Worship: 9:00 a.m.<br />
CWF bi-monthly 1st Thursday<br />
Delta United Methodist<br />
Church<br />
Pastor: V<strong>in</strong>ce Homan<br />
Church Services at 9 a.m.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day School: 9:30 a.m.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>., Oct. 30th: 9:00 a.m. 5th<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day Services. We are hosts to<br />
the Delta Christian Church.<br />
Sat., Nov. 5th: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.<br />
Turkey Supper.<br />
Gibson Presbyterian<br />
Church<br />
Pastor: Hans Cornelder<br />
Worship - 10 - 11 a.m.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day School 9-9:45<br />
Youth Group meets the second<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day of the month at 5 p.m.<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong>, Thornburg, Webster<br />
United Methodist Churches<br />
Pastor: John Tunnicliff<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong> - 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.<br />
Thornburg - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Webster - 8:30 a.m.<br />
White Oak Presbyterian<br />
Pastor: Hans Cornelder<br />
Worship : 8:45 a.m.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day School: 10 a.m.<br />
St. Mary Catholic Church<br />
Sigourney<br />
Rev. Charles Fladung<br />
Rectory: 641-622-3426<br />
Deacon: James Striegel<br />
Home: 634-2896<br />
Parish Office: 622-2316<br />
Prayer l<strong>in</strong>e: 622-2414<br />
Parish Council meets third Monday<br />
of each month<br />
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 p.m.<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day Mass: 10 a.m<br />
December 1, 2011 5<br />
Tales of the Ancient Sportsman<br />
The Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g holiday is past and now it is full<br />
speed toward Christmas. <strong>What</strong> a busy time and the high<br />
school athletic schedules hit full speed. But I can’t compla<strong>in</strong><br />
because I love it.<br />
Compared to a week ago my holiday travel was a<br />
short trip. Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g day we made our way over to<br />
Lyman and the home of Jeff and Patti Amos. Patti is my<br />
niece and my sister and her family jo<strong>in</strong>ed us for d<strong>in</strong>ner.<br />
It was a hard day as two places at the table were empty.<br />
Grandpa Rothe passed away <strong>in</strong> June and Jeff and Patti’s<br />
daughter, Kayleen was killed <strong>in</strong> an accident <strong>in</strong> August.<br />
Yet <strong>in</strong> spite of the sadness, it was good to thank God for<br />
His bless<strong>in</strong>gs and share the day with each other.<br />
Late <strong>in</strong> the afternoon the Ancient-ess and I headed<br />
down highway 71 toward Oklahoma. We got as far as St.<br />
Joe, MO, before turn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> for the night. Friday we arrived<br />
at Comanche Loop <strong>in</strong> Roland, OK where the Little<br />
Cherokee Maiden and the rest of the tribe lives. They<br />
were all f<strong>in</strong>e and excited to see us. I just turned my hear<strong>in</strong>g<br />
aids off and watched the excitement. With five small<br />
children, carpets are not a real good idea. So with hardwood<br />
floors and no carpets, the house operates at a very<br />
high decibel level. There was a report of an earthquake<br />
<strong>in</strong> Oklahoma last week and I th<strong>in</strong>k I know where it might<br />
have been centered.<br />
With satellite radio, I was able to listen to the Iowa-<br />
Nebraska game on the way down. I’m sure glad I didn’t<br />
have to watch it. I sounded like another Ken O’Keefe offensive<br />
masterpiece. It is no wonder that teams shut the<br />
Hawks down. They quickly learn that they only have to<br />
stop two guys and the Hawks are helpless.<br />
Saturday was an <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g day for me. The Ancientess<br />
along with Rick, Lavonda and all the kids went to<br />
a movie over <strong>in</strong> Fort Smith. I was watch<strong>in</strong>g the Ohio<br />
State-Michigan game and then I was go<strong>in</strong>g to go over to<br />
Sallisaw to play golf. Rick told me to put the dog Izzy <strong>in</strong><br />
the kennel cage before I left. That should be no problem<br />
as the dog is a small spaniel type dog.<br />
But that dog doesn’t like me and I told Rick that I<br />
probably couldn’t catch her. Rick said to just throw<br />
some dog treats <strong>in</strong>to the cage and she would go right <strong>in</strong>.<br />
Wrong! She would have no part of that.<br />
My next move was to sit and th<strong>in</strong>k a while. Meanwhile<br />
Izzy jumped up on the couch and went to sleep. I<br />
thought I would just pick her up and take her to the cage.<br />
When I grabbed her you would have thought I had hold<br />
of the Tazma<strong>in</strong>ian Devil. She viciously chomped on my<br />
hand and wrist leav<strong>in</strong>g a bloody mess of ten puncture<br />
holes.<br />
Forget the golf, my grip hand was a mess and be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on blood th<strong>in</strong>ner presented another problem. It took the<br />
better share of the next three hours to get the bleed<strong>in</strong>g<br />
under control. It looks ugly now, but it appears that <strong>in</strong>fection<br />
will not be a problem. I will keep an eye on it.<br />
I plan to play golf Monday afternoon, but that may not<br />
work.<br />
I did get to cover a couple of games last week and<br />
it was sure good to cover high school activities aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Monday night I went up to Monroe for the Pella Christian<br />
girl’s game with PCM. The girls union had ranked<br />
PC as the No. 7 team <strong>in</strong> Class 2-A, and the Mustangs<br />
were not impressed. PCM used an all underclass l<strong>in</strong>eup<br />
lead by a very talented freshman, Courtney Van Houwel<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
to knock off the Eagles 56-55.<br />
Tuesday night I made my way over to Sigourney to<br />
watch the No. 1 ranked North Mahaska girls take on the<br />
Lady Savages. A No. 1 rank<strong>in</strong>g puts a huge target on the<br />
backs of the Warhawks, but someone has to do it.<br />
The Warhawks bolted out of the chute and quickly<br />
turned the game <strong>in</strong>to a track meet. If a team is to play<br />
North Mahaska, they had better get their track shoes on<br />
because this team loves to run. And NM is a balanced<br />
team as they all run and they all can score. The fast break<br />
was sizzl<strong>in</strong>g as they torched the Lady Savages 76-25.<br />
I was able to meet Michael Zogg, the regional sports<br />
editor for this paper at the game. This young man is do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
an outstand<strong>in</strong>g job of cover<strong>in</strong>g the area schools and I<br />
for one am very impressed with his work.<br />
It is time once more to take a look at our yesterdays.<br />
75 years ago: Dec. 1, 1936- Barnes City w<strong>in</strong>s twice<br />
at Harvey. The boys rolled to a 48-20 w<strong>in</strong> with Lester<br />
Brannen scor<strong>in</strong>g 18 po<strong>in</strong>ts and J. Brannen add<strong>in</strong>g n<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
The BC girls blasted Harvey 37-8 as Evelyn Dee poured<br />
<strong>in</strong> 20 po<strong>in</strong>ts and Evelyn Burns put down 11 po<strong>in</strong>ts. Dec.<br />
2- Tracy and Lacey split <strong>in</strong> the Chiquaqua League opener.<br />
The Tracy boys overpowered Lacey 36-16 as Wayne<br />
Helwig scored 12 po<strong>in</strong>ts. Raymond Ver Steeg and Ira<br />
DeYoung each scored seven for Lacey. The Lacey girls<br />
pulled out a 40-39 w<strong>in</strong> as Lois Reynolds knocked down<br />
18 po<strong>in</strong>ts and Irma Leanhart added 16. Mary Agnes<br />
Brubaker led Tracy with 21 po<strong>in</strong>ts.<br />
50 years ago: Dec. 2, 1961- Tri-County splits with<br />
Blakesburg. The boys romped to a 76-37 w<strong>in</strong> as Manly<br />
Hall dra<strong>in</strong>ed 22 po<strong>in</strong>ts and Larry Smith checked <strong>in</strong><br />
with 20 po<strong>in</strong>ts. The Blakesburg girls outscored T-C 87-<br />
83 as Nancy Thompson burned the nets for 50 po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
and Mary Robertson added 35. Gwen Cooper led T-C<br />
with 44 po<strong>in</strong>ts and Donna Grimm added 27. Dec. 2- Sara<br />
Sheehy pumped <strong>in</strong> 43 po<strong>in</strong>ts to lead North Mahaska to a<br />
61-41 w<strong>in</strong> over Monroe. The NM boys rolled to an 82-14<br />
w<strong>in</strong> with Greg Ankeny scor<strong>in</strong>g 18 po<strong>in</strong>ts and Ric Phelps<br />
add<strong>in</strong>g 11.<br />
25 years ago: Dec. 2- The Tri-County girls topped<br />
English Valleys 68-47 as Deon Johnston poured <strong>in</strong> 22<br />
po<strong>in</strong>ts and Kristi Freeze added 17. Dec. 2- The Eddyville<br />
girls romped past <strong>Fremont</strong> 76-28. Mary Hynick led Eddyville<br />
with 26 po<strong>in</strong>ts while Jonita <strong>New</strong>ell added 23 and<br />
Michelle Kelsey scored 17. Trisha Deitch and Clarise<br />
Beekhuizen each scored 11 po<strong>in</strong>ts for <strong>Fremont</strong>.<br />
Have a great week and let’s get on with high school<br />
sports. See you at the gym.<br />
Church Directory<br />
<strong>New</strong> Life Fellowship<br />
A Family Worship Center<br />
14358 Hwy 22 South<br />
<strong>Keswick</strong>, Iowa 50136<br />
Pastor Chester Render<br />
Church Phone 319-738-3851<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>. Morn<strong>in</strong>g Worship 10:00 a.m.<br />
And Children’s Church with<br />
Nursery Provided<br />
Wed. Even<strong>in</strong>g Teach<strong>in</strong>g 7:00 p.m.<br />
Liv<strong>in</strong>g In The Word<br />
Wed. Seal 7 Youth Group 7:00 p.m.<br />
Grades 7-12 meets <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Fellowship Hall<br />
3rd Sat. is Praise Night 7:00 p.m.<br />
You are welcome to visit or be a<br />
regular.<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong><br />
Christian Church<br />
Pastor Frances Baumert<br />
The story of Jesus beg<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> the<br />
wilderness <strong>in</strong>stead of the Manger,<br />
with John’s announcement that the<br />
Lord is on the way.<br />
December 4 – Peace <strong>Sun</strong>day<br />
Topic: Restore Us O God<br />
N.T. Mark 1:1-8 2 Peter 3:8-15a<br />
O.T. Isaiah 40:1-11<br />
Advent Candle 1 – Danner Family<br />
December 11 Topic: Restore O<br />
God, Our Joy<br />
N.T. John 1:6-8, 19-28<br />
1 Thessalonians 5:16-28<br />
O.T. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11<br />
Christmas offer<strong>in</strong>g today<br />
Advent Candle 2 – Allen Family<br />
December 18 Topic: Restore our<br />
Love O Lord<br />
N.T. Luke 1:26-38 Romans 16:25-27<br />
O.T. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16<br />
Baby shower – Kim Mercer and baby<br />
Advent Candle 3 – Baumert Family<br />
December 25 – Christmas <strong>Sun</strong>day<br />
Topic: The Cost of Christmas<br />
N.T. Luke 2:1-20<br />
O.T. Isaiah 9:2-7<br />
Titus 2:11-14
6 December 1, 2011 Trojan Tribune<br />
Lunch Menu for<br />
December 5-9<br />
by Jasm<strong>in</strong>e Glenn<br />
Monday- Breakfast: Breakfast<br />
Bagel, Lunch: Hamburger/Bun,<br />
French Fries, Mixed Fruit<br />
Tuesday- Breakfast: Waffle/<br />
Sausage Patty, Lunch: Brunch<br />
Lunch, Sausage and Egg Patty,<br />
Biscuits, Potato Rounds and<br />
Juice<br />
Wednesday- Breakfast: Cereal/<br />
Toast, Lunch: Chicken Patty/Bun,<br />
Green Beans, Applesauce<br />
Thursday- Breakfast: Muff<strong>in</strong>/<br />
Applesauce, Lunch: Chili/<br />
Crackers, Cheese, Peaches and<br />
C<strong>in</strong>namon Roll<br />
Friday- Biscuit/Gravy, Lunch:<br />
Pizza, Corn, Mandarian Oranges<br />
Honor Choir!<br />
By Melody Fry<br />
BROOKLYN - On Tuesday,<br />
November 15th, selected members<br />
of the chorus traveled to Brooklyn<br />
to participate <strong>in</strong> the SICL (South<br />
Iowa Cedar League) Honor Choir.<br />
Those students were Amanda Boyer,<br />
Emilee Hynick, Marissa Kolstee,<br />
Megan Garber, Chelsea Lanphier,<br />
Sara Gragg, Christ<strong>in</strong>a Hard<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
Shelby Hartwig, Kristen Olsen,<br />
Jessika Steen, Macenzee Schwab,<br />
Abbie Meyer, and Melody Fry. The<br />
choir started practic<strong>in</strong>g at noon<br />
and practiced until 7:00, when they<br />
performed for the community. They<br />
performed 5 songs: Praise His Holy<br />
Name, We’re The Choir, S<strong>in</strong>g to the<br />
Lord a <strong>New</strong> Song, The Pasture, and<br />
Rock Me To Sleep. Everyone did a<br />
wonderful job!<br />
Question of<br />
the Week<br />
By Jasm<strong>in</strong>e Glenn and Mar<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Todorovic<br />
THORNBURG - This weeks<br />
question of the week is “If you<br />
could have any job <strong>in</strong> the world,<br />
what would it be?”<br />
Pre-School:<br />
Hailey Brackelsberg: “Clean the<br />
pigs.”<br />
Madelyn Sieren: “A Pig Farmer like<br />
my dad.”<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten:<br />
Chole Zittergruen: “Baller<strong>in</strong>a.”<br />
Xzavior Patterson: “Drive<br />
ambulance.”<br />
First Grade:<br />
Jaylynn Wenman: “Cost Cutters.”<br />
Delanie Little: “Doctor.”<br />
Second Grade:<br />
Madison Purdy: “Doctor.”<br />
Coll<strong>in</strong> MacCready: “Police Man”<br />
Third Grade:<br />
Daman Dowd: “Astronaut.”<br />
Fourth Grade:<br />
Mariah Seaton: “A Designer”<br />
Mackenna Schmidt: “Journalist.”<br />
Fifth Grade:<br />
Karmen Knipfer: “Piranha Tamer.”<br />
David Carruthers: “Cop.”<br />
Sixth Grade:<br />
McKenna Adney: “Be<strong>in</strong>g a nurse for<br />
Diabetics.”<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong> McAdams: “Chef.”<br />
Seventh Grade:<br />
Lydia Greene: “A doctor.”<br />
Eight Grade:<br />
Jarett Plate: “Game Des<strong>in</strong>ger.”<br />
Hanna Acord: “Conservation<br />
officer.”<br />
Freshman:<br />
Macenzee Schwab: “Assass<strong>in</strong>.”<br />
Jake Brumbaugh: “Scuba Diver or<br />
Baseball Player.”<br />
Sophomore:<br />
Marissa Kolstee: “Famous S<strong>in</strong>ger.”<br />
Aust<strong>in</strong> Blythe: “Pro Skateboader.”<br />
Junior:<br />
Morgan Duncan: “A flight nurse for<br />
babies.”<br />
Staff:<br />
Ms. Cooper: “Have my ideal job.”<br />
Mr. Hrasky: “Not to answer the<br />
question of the week.”<br />
Activities for<br />
December 5-10<br />
by Jasm<strong>in</strong>e Glenn<br />
Monday- JV Boys Basketball vs.<br />
EV at Home 6:00PM<br />
Junior High Girls Basketball vs.<br />
Keota at Home 4:15PM<br />
Junior High Wrestl<strong>in</strong>g at Monte<br />
4:15Pm<br />
Tuesday- Junior High Girls<br />
Basketball at Monte 4:15<br />
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Belle<br />
Pla<strong>in</strong>e at Home 6:00PM<br />
Wednesday- AD/Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Mtg.<br />
12:00PM<br />
Thursday- Junior High and High<br />
School W<strong>in</strong>ter Concert at 6:30PM<br />
Friday- TC Youth Wrestl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
6:00PM<br />
Varsity Boys Basketball at Keota<br />
6:00PM<br />
Saturday- Varsity Wrestl<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
TC Invitational 9:00AM<br />
<strong>What</strong> to be<br />
Thankful For<br />
by Tylyn Decker<br />
THORNBURG - In recent times,<br />
most people are thankful for hav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
wifi on their phones or the magical<br />
ability to completely ignore every<br />
s<strong>in</strong>gle word a teacher says dur<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
class period. Along with teachers,<br />
some even more important th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
are ignored, like be<strong>in</strong>g thankful that<br />
our parents even let us out of our<br />
house, or that our chores are limited<br />
to only a few gruel<strong>in</strong>g hours, rather<br />
than a lifetime of torture. So, this<br />
holiday season, make sure to tell<br />
the people that you care about that<br />
you’re actually thankful that they’ve<br />
put up with you for so long.<br />
This Week <strong>in</strong><br />
History<br />
By Mar<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Todorovic<br />
THORNBURG - This week <strong>in</strong><br />
history is:<br />
Monday, November 14 - 1851 -<br />
“Moby Dick,” by Herman Melville<br />
was published.<br />
Tuesday, November 15 - 1956 -<br />
Elvis Presley’s 1st film “Love Me<br />
Tender,” premieres <strong>in</strong> NYC.<br />
Wednesday, November 16 - 1907<br />
- Oklahoma becomes the United<br />
States 46th state.<br />
Thursday, November 17 - 1800 -<br />
John Adams is 1st president to move<br />
<strong>in</strong>to the White House.<br />
Friday, November 18 - 1956 -<br />
Morocco ga<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong>dependence.<br />
Fall Banquet<br />
By Amber Carruthers<br />
THORNBURG - On Tuesday, November 8, Tri County had its fall banquet,<br />
honor<strong>in</strong>g outstand<strong>in</strong>g student athletes.<br />
Cross country was the first to present awards:<br />
Adam Striegel ,All Academic Team, Jackie Moore, All Academic Team,Sarah<br />
Striegel, All Academic Team. They also all lettered.<br />
Volleyball was the 2nd to present Awards. Coach Jessica Ahlberg had a<br />
lot to say about the varsity players. In varsity, Teresa Ahlberg, Gabby Bethke,<br />
Ashley Ehret, Morgan Duncan<br />
Hazel Kitzman , Jen <strong>Leer</strong> , Laura Ste<strong>in</strong>ke , Kristen Lundy, Abbie Meyer,<br />
Megan Striegel lettered. The all academic team was Morgan Duncan, Hazel<br />
Kitzman, Jen <strong>Leer</strong>, Laura Ste<strong>in</strong>ke, and Megan Streigel.<br />
The football cheer squad received the Excellence Academic award as a<br />
squad. The award is given to teams with a comb<strong>in</strong>ed average GPA between<br />
3.0 and 3.25 . Allison <strong>Leer</strong>, Morgan Duncan, Hazel Kitzman, Jen <strong>Leer</strong>,<br />
Marissa Kolstee, Kristen Lundy, Macenzee Shwab, and Amber Carruthers<br />
all lettered. They were also all on the All Academic Team.<br />
Football had an amaz<strong>in</strong>g year. Travis Carruthers, William Corrick, Jared<br />
DeKle<strong>in</strong>e, Colton Molyneux, Arslan Roziyev, Levi Ryals , Ivar Stubberud,<br />
Just<strong>in</strong> DeKle<strong>in</strong>e, Nathan Fisher<br />
Tate Shipley , Spencer Ste<strong>in</strong>ke , Ethan Bair, Zach Kitzman, Nick Watts, Jake<br />
Brumbaugh,Kate Watts, Mgr., Chrissy Hard<strong>in</strong>g, Mgr. all letterd. The All<br />
District 1st team was William Corrick, Colton Molyneux, Levi Ryals, Tate<br />
Shipley, Spencer Ste<strong>in</strong>ke, Nick Watts. William Corrick also got All District<br />
MVP L<strong>in</strong>eman. Nick Watts got Honorable Mention.<br />
Thanks for read<strong>in</strong>g the Trojan Tribune!<br />
Birthdays for<br />
December<br />
By Jasm<strong>in</strong>e Glenn<br />
Elementary Birthdays<br />
Jakoby Williams, Gaige Mercer,<br />
Coll<strong>in</strong> MacCready, David Carruthers,<br />
Luke Hynick, Eli Molyneux, Nevaeh<br />
Briggs, Shila McVey<br />
Junior High/High School<br />
Alexander Shafer, Zachery Bol<strong>in</strong>ger,<br />
Trevor Clemens, Clay Harper,<br />
Emilee Hynick, Zella Gross, Sara<br />
Gragg, Damean Wenman, Lucas<br />
Ew<strong>in</strong>g, Ethan Bair, Marissa Kolstee<br />
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STUDENTS!<br />
FROM, THE PUBLICATIONS<br />
KIDS!!!<br />
Crazy About Eggs<br />
Trivia of the<br />
Week<br />
by Tylyn Decker<br />
THORNBURG - So, we all know<br />
that ridiculous scene at the end of<br />
Titanic where Rose is lay<strong>in</strong>g on a<br />
door and Jack is cl<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g helplessly<br />
to the edge of it while they both float<br />
around aimlessly <strong>in</strong> a glacier filled<br />
ocean. And then, when Jack f<strong>in</strong>ally<br />
falls to his watery grave and Rose<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ds a whistle on a dead man, we<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k to ourselves, well, if Jack was<br />
part porcup<strong>in</strong>e, he wouldn’t have<br />
sunk! Well, not everyone th<strong>in</strong>ks<br />
that, but you would if you know that<br />
porcup<strong>in</strong>es could float due to their<br />
quills be<strong>in</strong>g hollow.<br />
by Shelly Andre<br />
THORNBURG - Jennifer Loudermilk, “The Egg Lady”, came to our school<br />
to give our students “egg-ucational” programs about eggs. Jennifer works<br />
for the Iowa Egg Council and travels around to educate people about eggs.<br />
She presents many age appropriate programs to from Pre-k to Adult. The<br />
k<strong>in</strong>dergarden, first, and second grades learned about Parts of an Egg. Third<br />
and fourth grades found out about the process eggs go through from the<br />
Hen to the Home. Fifth and sixth grades saw a Melodrama deal<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
Nutrition. Seventh and eighth grades heard Questions and Answers about<br />
the Egg Industry. The high school FCS students had General food prep. and<br />
Advanced food prep. And the best th<strong>in</strong>g about the visit was that Jennifer<br />
prepared someth<strong>in</strong>g for everyone to try from recipes she left for the students<br />
to take home. It was an “egg-cellent” program and we hope Jennifer can<br />
come aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />
NHS Holds Essay Contest<br />
To cont<strong>in</strong>ue the theme of honor<strong>in</strong>g veterans, the National Honor Society<br />
members spoke to the elementary students about the significance of the day<br />
and what it means to be an American. Afterwards, the PreK-3rd graders<br />
were <strong>in</strong>vited to participate <strong>in</strong> a color<strong>in</strong>g contest, while the upper elementary<br />
students took part <strong>in</strong> an essay contest. The w<strong>in</strong>ners, whose essays are featured<br />
below, were: Myrissa Garber, Miranda Little, and Dillon Ehret.<br />
Veteran’s Day Essay<br />
by Dillon Ehret<br />
My grandpa served <strong>in</strong> World War II and had a lot of friends that died <strong>in</strong><br />
that war. He tells me a lot of stories and I th<strong>in</strong>k I learn more from him than a<br />
movie or a book. I feel like he has experienced someth<strong>in</strong>g big, see<strong>in</strong>g people<br />
dy<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> front of him. I th<strong>in</strong>k if you have a veteran you should respect them<br />
and notice what they went through. A veteran to me I th<strong>in</strong>k is someone who<br />
served for the military. A veteran is also someone who served and got our<br />
rights <strong>in</strong> 1776. You should respect veterans because they got your rights of<br />
freedom. Some countries do not have that, so be respectful and if you want<br />
to learn more, you can ask your veteran. You can serve <strong>in</strong> the war and be a<br />
veteran, if you want to do that you have to go through tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. Also if you<br />
want to be one treat a veteran how you want to be treated, and realize what a<br />
veteran goes through, watch<strong>in</strong>g friends die before your eyes, know<strong>in</strong>g what<br />
might happen to you, know<strong>in</strong>g that you might not see your family for a long,<br />
long time. A veteran also respects the flag. You need to learn that a veteran<br />
does a lot and some people do not realize that. They go through tough times<br />
and they might be mad at times and know that they might not come back.<br />
Be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a war when you have a kid might be really hard on you your wife<br />
and your kid. You might not have a veteran <strong>in</strong> your family but you can still<br />
respect them a ndthank them for all they have done for you. They might not<br />
have come back, they might have, either way, they are veterans who have<br />
earned us rights.<br />
The Importance of Veteran’s Day<br />
by Myrissa Garber<br />
The importance of Veteran’s Day to me is honor<strong>in</strong>g all the Veterans and<br />
troops out there serv<strong>in</strong>g our country and fight<strong>in</strong>g for our freedom. They are<br />
out there risk<strong>in</strong>g their lives for us and that’s very courageous.<br />
Serv<strong>in</strong>g our country is no easy task. The harsh weather, the fear of the<br />
unknown, and watch<strong>in</strong>g their fellow soldiers die and get wounded has to be<br />
difficult. To add to that stress, they are also separated from their families.<br />
Be<strong>in</strong>g so far away from those you love cannot be easy.<br />
Veteran’s Day is also a great time to thank the soldiers’ families, because<br />
they also have a lot to deal with. These people also need our love and support<br />
to get through the days, weeks and months that their loved ones are so far<br />
away.<br />
So many times we take for granted the freedoms, rights, and peace our<br />
veteran’s have given us and will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to give us. We all need to take a<br />
moment of our busy lives, not only on Veteran’s Day, but every day to thank<br />
those who have done so much for us.<br />
Why I’m Glad to Be an American<br />
By Miranda Little<br />
I am glad to be an American because <strong>in</strong> America we are free to do what we<br />
want. We can pick our own job and choose what we sell. In other countries<br />
the government tells you what you sell, how much you sell and when to<br />
sell, and also who to sell it to. I’m also glad cause the soldiers <strong>in</strong> Iran, Iraq,<br />
and Afghanistan fight for us. America has good schools and good teachers.<br />
My dad has a friend that used to ride fourwheelers with us that fought <strong>in</strong><br />
Afghanistan. I feel bad for people <strong>in</strong> Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan who fight<br />
and risk their lives for the people <strong>in</strong> America. Soldiers are so brave.<br />
<strong>New</strong> Student<br />
By Jasm<strong>in</strong>e and Mar<strong>in</strong>a<br />
THORNBURG - We are sorry for the late <strong>in</strong>terview of this student. Daman<br />
Dowd is <strong>in</strong> 3rd grade, and his mom is Amie Hammes. His sports are baseball<br />
and flag football. He told us he likes go<strong>in</strong>g to Tri-County and that his favorite<br />
subject is science. He also told us that his favorite friend is Dane, they like<br />
to hangout dur<strong>in</strong>g recess and jump off the monkey bars. He moved to Tri-<br />
County from Sigourney. The publication kids would like to wish Daman the<br />
best of the luck at here at TC.<br />
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NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE<br />
MONTH<br />
By Jasm<strong>in</strong>e and Mar<strong>in</strong>a<br />
THORNBURG - This month students of the month for November is Arslan<br />
Roziyev a senior and Luke Bombei a seventh grader. Some of their answers<br />
to the questions we asked them: Arslan said he found out on Friday when<br />
we was go<strong>in</strong>g to class and that he had no idea he was go<strong>in</strong>g to get student of<br />
the month. Jake said Mr. Cowan told him while he was eat<strong>in</strong>g at lunch time<br />
and that he was very surprised. This is the first time for both of them to get<br />
Student of the Month. Congratulations to the w<strong>in</strong>ners of the month.<br />
Senior<br />
Spotlight<br />
THORNBURG - Our<br />
first Senior Spotlight for<br />
the 2011-2012 school<br />
year focuses on Kadon<br />
Lee Foubert. Kadon<br />
has been very active <strong>in</strong><br />
Tri-County throughout<br />
the course of high<br />
school, participat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> football for three<br />
years, wrestl<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
three years, baseball<br />
for four years, golf for<br />
two years, and student<br />
council for two years.<br />
Kadon’s favorite<br />
foods are spaghetti<br />
or hamburgers, and<br />
his favorite colors are<br />
blue and white. His<br />
favorite quote is by<br />
Coach Edmundson: “Your attitude determ<strong>in</strong>es your preparation, and your<br />
preparation determ<strong>in</strong>es your performance.”<br />
After graduation, Kadon plans on serv<strong>in</strong>g his country by enlist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the<br />
United States Air Force. Good luck, Kadon!<br />
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Members of the Oskaloosa Mayhem Girls Roller Derby team present a check for $400 to Mammography<br />
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Oskaloosa Mayhem<br />
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The Oskaloosa Mayhem Girls Roller Derby Squad<br />
recently donated $400 to Mahaska Health Partnership<br />
Radiology Services for use <strong>in</strong> fund<strong>in</strong>g free or reduced<br />
cost digital mammograms for women.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Oskaloosa Mayhem representative<br />
Lisa Alderson, the team regularly gives a portion of the<br />
proceeds from their bouts to a local charity. “October<br />
is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we wanted to<br />
support local women who need assistance <strong>in</strong> gett<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
live-sav<strong>in</strong>g screen<strong>in</strong>g,” Alderson said. The team donated<br />
proceeds from their Oct. 8 bout <strong>in</strong> Ottumwa at the Bridgeview<br />
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“We are very happy to have this k<strong>in</strong>d of local support<br />
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obta<strong>in</strong>,” said MHP Director of Radiology Julie Hartke.<br />
“The cause affects many people locally so it’s wonderful<br />
to have so much community support.”<br />
The Oskaloosa Mayhem team will beg<strong>in</strong> their new<br />
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Tri-County Homecom<strong>in</strong>g K<strong>in</strong>g and Queen Selected<br />
Tri-County Homecom<strong>in</strong>g was a week of dress up days, fun and royalty. K<strong>in</strong>g Levi Ryals and Queen<br />
Allison <strong>Leer</strong> were crowned at Boom Night mid-week. Court members, above, <strong>in</strong>clude Travis Carruthers,<br />
Kacy Brumbaugh, Adam Streigel, Christian Wadsworth, K<strong>in</strong>g Levi Ryals, Queen Allison <strong>Leer</strong>, Ivar Stubbard,<br />
Teresa Ahlberg, Colton Molyneux and Kate Watts.<br />
Boom Night <strong>in</strong>cluded skits, fall sports team recognition, cheers and danc<strong>in</strong>g. The night concludes<br />
with an auction where the highest bidder w<strong>in</strong>s a member of the court. Ivar and Adam were both pur-<br />
chased for $45. Travis cost $55. Kate was $65. Teresa cost $70, Colt and Christian were both $100.<br />
Levi brought $145. Allie cost $200 and fi nally there was Kacy com<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> at $210. All money raised went<br />
toward the Student Council.<br />
More photos and stories from Homecom<strong>in</strong>g are <strong>in</strong>side pn pages 6-7, the fi rst<br />
Trojan Tribune of the Year.<br />
Get the weekly negative paper but if he wants to cont<strong>in</strong>ue do<strong>in</strong>g his <strong>in</strong>cerns. on your need to look <strong>in</strong>to rais<strong>in</strong>g computer<br />
rates on water, sewer<br />
surance will be his responsibility.<br />
Councilmember Larry Smith asked about and garbage. Garbage will already be go<strong>in</strong>g up as<br />
A discussion of sewer l<strong>in</strong>es replacement will equipment concerns for the City. A new plow the landfi ll rates have <strong>in</strong>creased. The City raised<br />
require some more research on abatement for an truck will be needed <strong>in</strong> the future. The motor is rates $1.50 before and skipped the next raise at<br />
area on east side of town. The price the landown- good but the body is deteriorat<strong>in</strong>g. There is a wait- holiday time. City Clerk Melanie Vermillion will<br />
er wants for a small section is too high, the City <strong>in</strong>g list at government auctions currently so not as compile rates of surround<strong>in</strong>g areas to see where<br />
feels. The Council will look at go<strong>in</strong>g around the easy to fi nd. There will need to be further discus- <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> falls. Last time, <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> was the<br />
property or see if there are alleys they can use. sion on purchase but s<strong>in</strong>ce the Cityʼs orange truck lowest. Mayor Danner was plann<strong>in</strong>g to attend the<br />
There are other areas that need to be completed is back so it will be ok this w<strong>in</strong>ter.<br />
County meet<strong>in</strong>g with Waste Management where<br />
sooner so no need to rush. Another section south One community member was present to com- all rates and contracts will be reviewed.<br />
of Dick Dannerʼs residence will need to be camment on the International Hous<strong>in</strong>g Code dur<strong>in</strong>g The next meet<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>What</strong> <strong>Cheer</strong> City Couneraed<br />
to fi nd where the problem lies.<br />
the public hear<strong>in</strong>g. This code would affect not cil will be October 11at City Hall.<br />
Just as it appears The annual fi nancial report was reviewed. Lo- only rental property but all properties <strong>in</strong> with<strong>in</strong> the pr<strong>in</strong>t!<br />
Bright Colors on Neon and Tie Dye Day<br />
Kerri Tegtmeier and Amy DeKle<strong>in</strong>e show off their bright colors dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Homecom<strong>in</strong>g Week at Tri-County.<br />
Court Update<br />
for Shipley<br />
OWI Case<br />
By SNR Editor, Rob<strong>in</strong> Handy<br />
The newest development <strong>in</strong><br />
the State of Iowa’s case aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
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<strong>in</strong>cludes a waiver for a speedy<br />
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Daily issued an order for a cont<strong>in</strong>uance<br />
and rescheduled the<br />
pretrial conference for February<br />
15, 2012.<br />
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develops.<br />
Entire City Council and Mayor Up for Re-election<br />
At the City Councilʼs regular meet<strong>in</strong>g on September<br />
13, the agenda was short. Council member<br />
Lorrie Hartwig was absent. September 22 at<br />
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cal option sales tax is not up for renewal yet and<br />
stays steady. It is used for street work. The public<br />
safety money is used for signs primarily. Under<br />
special assessment, mow<strong>in</strong>g is a large chunk.<br />
“The next council will need to look <strong>in</strong>to possibly<br />
rais<strong>in</strong>g the fee,” commented Mayor Mike Danner.<br />
The City is break<strong>in</strong>g even on this so no real <strong>in</strong>centive.<br />
The bridge <strong>in</strong>spection report was also reviewed.<br />
No major issues with the new bridges. A<br />
crack <strong>in</strong> sidewalk on one, brush pile under another<br />
and small bent <strong>in</strong> sewer l<strong>in</strong>e were the only con-<br />
Emma Bair<br />
Crowned Miss<br />
Junior Rodeo<br />
Iowa 2012<br />
city. Enforcement will be up to the City. The city<br />
has chosen a fi rm for <strong>in</strong>spection and to handle<br />
appeals. Councilmember Mickey Gragg commented,<br />
“It is pretty bad when people will rent<br />
houses that they wouldnʼt even stay <strong>in</strong>.” Before<br />
this code, there was no means for mak<strong>in</strong>g owners<br />
keep properties acceptable. Councilmember<br />
Smith expla<strong>in</strong>ed that this code is “to help keep the<br />
community clean, safe and rodent free.”<br />
Next year the City will need to have the water<br />
tower <strong>in</strong>spected. It costs the City approximately<br />
$3,500 for <strong>in</strong>spection and clean<strong>in</strong>g. The City will<br />
Emma Bair, age 13, the<br />
daughter of Chris and Shayla Bair<br />
of <strong>Keswick</strong>, was crowned Miss Junior<br />
Rodeo Iowa 2012 on Saturday,<br />
September 10th dur<strong>in</strong>g the Miss Rodeo Iowa and Miss Rodeo Iowa Pageant. Rachel Burton of Irw<strong>in</strong> was<br />
Rodeo Iowa pageant and Tri-State crowned Miss Rodeo Iowa while Jenna Kool of Adel was crowned Miss
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