Section 1 - Fremont-What Cheer Vine & New Sharon Sun

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Official Newspaper for What Cheer, Delta, Keswick, Keokuk County & T-C Schools
Volume 8, Number 6 Thursday, February 10, 2011 75 cents per copy
Last year the seniors were the big winners but this year we will have
to see. Juniors, seniors, staff and community members all particpate.
It is hilarious!!
Dairyland Donkey Basketball
Show Bringing Laughs to TC Soon
New rodeo stars will be born during the wild and crazy “DAIRYLAND
DONKEY BASKETBALL SHOW” at Tri-County High School in Thornburg
on February 28 starting at 7:00 p.m.! It’s basketball played on real, live
donkeys and it will be wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus! All local
players will be riding, so come out and see someone you know try to ride
donkeys and play basketball at the same time. It’s a thrill a minute, a spill a
minute. Laugh as you’ve never laughed before at the wild and crazy donkey
basketball show!
This fun-filled show is sponsored by Tri-County Post Prom and all of
the proceeds will be for the benefit of After Prom. Advance tickets can be
purchased from members of the sponsoring organization or at First National
Bank Midwest in What Cheer and Farmer’s Lumber Company in Keswick.
Tickets may also be available at the gate if there is space available.
Be Prepared to Attend
Computer Roll Out at TC
Attention Tri-County Families of Students in Grades 4-12
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Thursday, March 3, 2011 will be Computer
Roll Out to Students at Tri-County High School Gymnasium
from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
*Parent and students must be present to receive computers.
Ogden Finishes
Fourth at Dennis Young Invite
Krystina Smith (Henderson, Iowa) and Kiley Murra (Schaller, Iowa) finished
first in their respective events to lead the Northwestern track and field
teams at the Dennis Young Invite hosted by Buena Vista in Storm Lake,
Iowa. In total, the Raiders turned in 24 top five finishes, including one new
school record and two entries that met the NAIA provisional qualifying standard.
Jeriah Dunk (Whittier, Calif.) set a school record and met the NAIA provisional
standard in the 55m dash with a time of 6.54 and placing third. He then
finished second in the 200m with a time of 22.94. Austin King (Pella, Iowa)
finished second in the 600m with a time of 1:25.34 while Matt Huseman (Sac
City, Iowa) placed second in the high jump with a leap of 6-08.25, meeting
the NAIA qualifying standard once again. Kiley Murra captured first place
in the shot put and met the automatic qualifying mark with a toss of 51-04.5.
Leading the women’s team was Smith, who won the 400m with a time of
1:01.02. Dawn Gildersleeve (Elkhart, Iowa) once again met the provisional
qualifying mark in the one mile, finishing second with a time of 5:12.5. Brianna
Hobbs (Kingsley, Iowa) placed third in the 600m with a time of 1:42.08
and Teresa Scholten (Larchwood, Iowa) placed second in the 800m with a
time of 2:23.79. Stacey Dietrich (Victor, Iowa) met the provisional qualifying
mark in the 55m hurdles, finishing second with a time of 8.69.
Logan Ogden (What Cheer, Iowa) finished fourth at the Men’s Shot Put.
He had throws of 14.77mm, x14.58m, 47-10.00, 14.50m, 14.50m, 14.58m,
14.45m and two fouls.
Clarification on County Shortfall
The amount of utility duplication error is $17,046,361. This is not the shortfall
amount. The shortfall for each entity varies according to their indiviualtax
levy amount.
Todd Abrahamson and his brother-in-law, Brian Deling of Estherville
do their part to help the Salvation Army.
Thomas Speaks of Courage and Passion
By JOHN JENSEN
DES MOINES — Aaron
Thomas, the son of slain Aplington-Parkersburg
football coach Ed
Thomas, spoke a message of forgiveness
and putting everything into
what you do during the kick-off address
at last weekend’s Iowa Newspaper
Association Convention and
Trade Show.
Just 30 when his father was
gunned down by former player
Mark Becker during a weight room
session on June 24, 2009, Aaron
Thomas was the face of the family
as it dealt with the loss of its patriarch
and the trial of the man who
was eventually convicted of firstdegree
murder for his death.
And almost before he and the
family had time to begin mourning,
Aaron Thomas was thinking of the
family whose son had been accused.
“They, too, are suffering and
grieving, and we want the community
to embrace them,” Aaron
Thomas said in the Waterloo Courier
just two days after the shooting.
Little more than a year and one-half later, he reflected on that statement.
“My goal in life’s always been to make my father proud and do what he
would have done,” Aaron Thomas said. “And at that instant that day was
when the rubber met the road. Because if our family chose to be vindictive
towards the Beckers or very angry, things like that, everything my father
stood for, everything his legacy stood for, would have gone right out the
window if his own family couldn’t go by the words he had preached and the
lessons he had taught.
“That’s been asked to me more than anything else is how I could have
made that statement,” he said. “To me I don’t know how I could not have
made that statement.”
Thomas spoke at length about how his 30 years with his father had shaped
his life and how all he wanted to do, from a very young age, was the same
thing his dad did.
“With my dad I saw the impact he could have and the influence he could
have on other people,” he said.
“I knew in the third grade that if I didn’t go into NFL, I wanted to go into
education.”
After playing basketball for four years at Drake University and coaching
one year at St. Cloud State University, Thomas started his high school teaching
and coaching career at Union (LaPorte City). For eight years he built a
resume as a coach, teacher and administrator.
“I truly felt I was becoming what I wanted to be — I was Mr. Thomas
over there at Union. I was impacting young people I felt. I was basically trying
to build ... everything I saw my dad do at Parkersburg, I was trying to do
myself where I was at.”
Soon after his father was killed, Aaron was approached about coming
home and taking his father’s position as a teacher and athletic director at
Aplington-Parkersburg.
“My wife and I were torn — our home had become Union, had become
LaPorte City,” he said. “We had great friends there and basketball had just
started to achieve success.”
The one thing kept coming back to him, however, was the chance to go
back to where he came from. That, too, had been instilled by his father as
he passed up opportunities to coach at bigger schools and places with more
visibility.
2010 Salvation Army
Red Kettle Campaign Totals
The Keokuk County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign for 2010 total
is now available. Our total this year was $3,044.54. The total for 2009 was
$6,500 ($2,702.09 coming in throughout the year). Previous totals include:
2008 at $3,244.04, 2007 at $2,313.83 and 2006 at $4,467.44. “In addition to
monetary contributions, we also had very generous donations of many types
of toys, stuffed animals, clothes and a variety of different types of games that
went to help provide Christmas to Keokuk County residents. Although the
total for this year is much lower than the previous year and some of the others,
the generosity of Keokuk County has always been overwhelming and
we should indeed be proud. I think most would agree that the lower totals
are probably a result of our nations economy. In addition, there was one
snow-day during our campaign where we were unable to ring bells due to
inclement weather. Overall, no matter how much was raised; this year was a
success,” said Jesse Hornback, Keokuk County Salvation Army Red Kettle
Campaign coordinator.
Donations are used to benefit those in need within Keokuk County for a
variety of things. It is intended to provide aid in areas not being met fully or
at all. The donations can be used for shelter/lodging/housing both temporary
and long-term, food/groceries, utility assistance, clothing, bedding, personal
needs such as shampoo and soap, school supplies, gasoline to/from medical
appointments, prescriptions,and glasses. The Salvation Army provides need
to all people regardless of age, sex, religious affiliation or race.
The local Salvation Army sends all donations to the national Salvation
Army of which 70% is returned back to the local unit to be used locally in
Keokuk County. The national Salvation Army then in turn uses it nationally
and internationally for funding of many of the above mentioned items but
also such things as creation and maintaining of emergency shelters (nearest
located in Davenport and Waterloo in Iowa, and Peoria, Illinois); a program
called Project Help which provides funding for stranded motorists by the
Iowa Highway State Patrol and the Illinois State Police; and funding for
Adult Rehabilitation Centers providing rehabilitation to homeless men who
suffer from drug and substance dependencies (nearest centers in Davenport
and Des Moines in Iowa and Springfield and Rockford in Illinois).
“We simply couldn’t do this every year without the tremendous support
and encouragement from all of our area businesses and priceless volunteers,”
said Hornback. “There aren’t words to express the level of gratitude felt towards
all who help out with this project.”
Continued on Page 6 (Red Kettle )
No Big Bingo
Winner in What Cheer
The Blackout Bingo Jackpot will
grow to $425 on 59 balls on Sunday,
February 13, at Thomas Hall on the
Keokuk County Fairgrounds in What
Cheer. Bingo will be played every
Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM though
March 27.
“My dad always wanted Parkersburg to be a place that’s well known — I
think that’s half the reason he never left,” Aaron said. “And through the tornado
and through a lot of the coverage that you (the media) had, more and
more people found out about Parkersburg.
“My uncle Greg (Thomas) is the athletic director in Humboldt, and he’s
often joking when he was with my dad, ‘I always wondered what it was like
to live in the center of the universe. Your dad always thought Parkersburg
was the center of the universe and everything rotated and revolved around
that. That’s why it was so special to him.’
“I hope everyone has that passion for where you work, where you live and
most of all where you came from,” Aaron said.
Thomas said his father had that same passion for his hometown of What
Cheer and Tri-County High School, as well as his work with the media.
“He didn’t care if you were from the biggest paper; he didn’t care if you
were from ESPN or the local paper, you were just as important. I think that’s
what made him such a unique person,” Aaron said. “I know a challenge for
myself is not to get caught up in the big name, and I challenge all of you to
do that same thing.”
Through the ordeal of his father’s death and the ensuing trial, Thomas
said a pair of lessons inevitably stand out.
“Someone always has it worse than you,” he said. “Who was I to ask God
why he was going to take my dad from me, when I had an unbelievable dad
for 30 years of my life. So I had a choice to make — I could either feel sorry
for myself that my dad was gone, or I could look back and cherish those 30
years.”
The second lesson was about life being how you respond to adversity.
“Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond,
“ he said. “I could have been miserable, I could feel sorry for myself. But
who’s that going to hurt — it’s going to negatively affect me. I would be miserable
for my wife and kids and nobody would want to be around me. That’s
everyplace. We will all face different adversity, how you handle it will make
the person you are. When you get to tough times, how you respond forms the
people we are.”
Thomas also spoke to the gathering of newspaper publishers, editors,
writers and sales representatives about the importance that newspapers have
had in their lives. He spoke of getting up early Sunday mornings with his dad
to see the football rankings and recounted a story of his father driving down
the highway reading the paper as another coach held it up for him.
“It was a big deal in our house. As a person who truly enjoys sports, who
truly enjoys papers, I still like getting that hard copy in my hands,” he said.
Another big deal, Thomas said, is being able to look online and find stories
about his dad to see and share with his young children.
“I can show my kids, ‘Hey, here’s your grampa Thomas’ and see him talking
about this and that,” Aaron said.
In honor of his father, the Thomas family and many of his former football
players have formed the Ed Thomas Family Foundation, with a goal of continuing
the legacy of Ed Thomas by providing opportunities through scholarships,
maintaining facilities and spreading God’s word.
“It’s a great organiztion that has exceeded its expectations,” Aaron said.
“We have given out over $109,000 and have a great group of men that make
up the foundation board.”
Initial donations went to, among others, the City of Parkersburg for pool
renovations, the Iowa Hall of Pride, Gospel in Asia to build a church and
every North Iowa Cedar League’s high school football program.
John Jensen is editor of The Grundy Register, a Mid-America Publishing
sister newspaper of The What Cheer Paper
Spring 2011 Branching Out
grant recipients announced
Alliant Energy, Trees Forever support 38 tree-planting projects
in Iowa
Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Alliant Energy company,
and Trees Forever announced the spring 2011 Branching Out grant recipients.
Thirty-eight Iowa communities and organizations will receive $112,258
in funding for local tree planting projects.
Branching Out is a nationally-recognized program which brings Alliant
Energy, Trees Forever, and community leaders together to complete locallyled
tree-planting projects. The program encourages energy efficiency, environmental
awareness, and community involvement in Iowa. Alliant Energy
provides funding for project grants to participating communities, and Trees
Forever staff members provide project assistance and technical resources to
the local volunteers.
“Energy efficiency and sustainability are important and we believe our investment
in tree planting and education will help our customers learn about
the benefits of trees,” said Tom Aller, president of IPL.
The Branching Out program is offered exclusively to Iowa communities
where Alliant Energy provides electric and/or natural gas service. Branching
Out supports community-based, tree-planting projects with grants ranging
from $1,000 to $10,000. Typical projects take place at parks, gateways, cemeteries,
nature trails, libraries, nursing homes, schools, and more.
For the last 20 years, Alliant Energy has partnered with Trees Forever to
educate Iowans on the importance of trees and the energy-saving benefits
they provide. Since starting in 1990, volunteers have planted more than 1.1
million trees and seedlings across Iowa through the Branching Out program.
“Every Branching Out project focuses on long-term tree care with a special
emphasis on energy efficiency and conservation,” said Shannon Ramsay,
president and CEO of Trees Forever. “We are pleased to continue our 20-year
partnership with Alliant Energy in a combined effort to educate Iowans on
the importance of trees and to improve our environment one community at
a time.”
Branching Out grant applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout
the year, but are considered for funding during two grant-making cycles
(spring and fall). The next application deadline is June 1, 2011. Fall 2011
grant recipients will be announced in August.
For more information, contact Trees Forever at 1-800-369-1269. Applications
are available online at www.alliantenergy.com/branchingout or www.
treesforever.org.
The following local communities received Branching Out grants in the first
round of funding for 2011:
Delta $800 Washington $1,000
Alliant Energy is an energy-services provider with subsidiaries serving
approximately 1 million electric and over 412,000 natural gas customers.
Providing its customers in the Midwest with regulated electric and natural
gas service is the company’s primary focus. Interstate Power and Light,
the company’s Iowa utility subsidiary, serves 530,000 electric and 235,000
natural gas customers and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Alliant
Energy is a Fortune 1000 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol LNT. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at
www.alliantenergy.com.
Trees Forever is a nonprofit organization based in Marion, IA, committed
to planting trees, encouraging community involvement and stewardship, and
caring for the environment. Programs focus on improving air and water
quality, increasing wildlife habitat, providing substantial energy savings,
and beautifying our landscape. For more information, visit www.treesforever.org
or call 800-369-1269.

2 February 10, 2011 Community
Keokuk County 4-H Fruit Sales
The Keokuk County 4-H clubs have started selling
fruit for their annual fruit sales. Every box of fruit
that is sold will benefit 4-H clubs and the 4-H program
in Keokuk County. If you would like to buy
fruit please contact a 4-H member or stop by the Extension
Office located at 102 E. Washington Street
in Sigourney. Fruit will be sold until February 11 at
4:30 pm and will arrive at the office on March 4. If
you have any questions feel free to contact the Extension
Office at 1-800-515-2680 or 641-622-2680.
Habitat Management Workshop
for Landowners
at Russell Wildlife Area
On Saturday, February 19th from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., the Mahaska County
Conservation Board and Mahaska County Pheasants Forever will be hosting
a workshop for landowners that are wanting to create and manage grasslands,
forests, ponds and wildlife areas. Invited speakers will present information
on woodlands, prairies, ponds, wildlife and what programs are available for
your needs. Supper will be provided by the local PF chapter.
The workshop will take place at the conservation center at the Russell
Wildlife Area, approximately 5 miles north of Oskaloosa. There is a cost and
pre-registration is needed by Feb. 18th because seating is limited. For more
information and to register, contact MCCB at (641)673-9327.
Court Records
REAL ESTATE
Barbara L. Fritchen to Barbara L. Fritchen, TrTe. and Terry L. Fritchen,
TrTe. and Barbara L. Fritchen, LivTr., 34-75-11, 27-75-11, 22-75-11, 23-75-
11.
Steven L. Hauschilt and Cindy Hauschilt to Larry L. Kapple and Constance
M. Kapple, WC-ORVL-06-01, WC-ORVL-06-02, WC-ORVL-06-03,
WC-ORVL-06-04, WC-ORVL-06-05, WC-ORVL-06-06, WC-ORVL-06-07,
WC-ORVL-06-08, WC-ORVL-06-09, WC-ORVL-06-10, WC-ORVL-06-11,
WC-ORVL-06-12, WC-ORVL-06-13, WC-ORVL-06-14, WC-ORVL-
06-AlleyPt.
Donna A. Pitcher and Donna Pitcher to Donna A. Pitcher LivTr., 05-76-
13.
Donald White and Donald B. White and Imogene White and Citimortgage
Inc to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., KEO-STEW-03-04, KEO-
STEW-03-05PT.
MARRIAGES
Shaun David Gillam and Josette
Nadine Koontz Wabasha.
TICKETS
Miranda M. Pierson, Drakesville,
failure to obey stop sign and
yield right of way.
Maleah C. Mast, Kinross, failure
to maintain control.
Elizabeth C. Ward, Harper, operation
w/canceled title.
Steven A. Bechert, Sigourney,
speed, (20 mph over).
Larry D. Weir, Seymour, speed,
(6-10 over).
Anthony R. Baughman, Keota,
manner of conveyance (loaded gun).
Marsha Dickerson, Hedrick,
failure to yield upon entering
through highway.
Kurt A. Stout, New Sharon,
speed, (6-10 over).
Kurt A. Stout, New Sharon,
speed, (6-10 over).
Kolton S. Greiner, Keota, violation
of conditions of minors school
license.
Tyler J. Clawson, Sigourney,
passing on grade or hill.
Aileen M. Wickenkamp, Martinsburg,
speed, (6-10 over).
Leon F. Duffey, Ainsworth,
speed, (11-15 over).
What Cheer Paper
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Phone & FAX:
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What Cheer Paper
February 10: Saunder Erwin, Katrina Little, Allyson Maxwell, Sue
McAdams, Evie McKain and Sonya Wehr
February 11: Zoelynn Garrett
February 12: Matt Gatton, Noah Reeves, Joe Seye and Carter Wright
February 13: Bob Baird, Samantha Bos, Nat Gott, Scott Kirby and Katlyn
Little
February 15: Gene Acord, Opal Dennis and Peter Erwin
February 16: Douglas Bradley, Bob Culp, Ken Howar and Becky Miller
February 17: Archie Agnew and Juanita McFarlan
February 18: Brenda Bringman, Chelsen Crosser, Allen Kitzman and Sara
Pierce
February 19: Betty R. DeBoef, Amber J. Seye and Shumpei Yamakie
February 20: Rex Allgood and Maleigha McCulley
February 21: Andrea Striegel
February 22: Pam Acord, Charlie Alexander Bird, John Flint and Avis Stein
February 24: Whitney Bunn, Elwood Hanna and Phil Hunt
February 25: Bonnie Lou McDonald, Shane Molyneux and Dylan
VanWeelden
Feb. 9 ~ Music at Ahlbee’s Food & Fuel in Delta with Pizza Night with
Special Guest Jerry Rogers from Oskaloosa 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 10-12 ~ Fremont Community Play with supper 5-7
Feb. 11 ~ JV Boys B-ball vs. Lynnville-Sully at Thornburg at 6:00
~ Varsity Boys B-ball vs. Lynnville-Sully at Thornburg at 6:00
Feb. 12 ~ Wrestling Districts TBA at 12:00
~ Bingo at Hedrick Community Center 6:30 Soup at 5:00
Feb. 13 ~ Bingo at Keokuk County Fairgrounds Thomas Hall 1-4
~ Sunday Supper at WC UMC 4:30-6
Feb. 15 ~ TOPS meet at 4:30 pm in Keokuk Co. Extension Ser. Office,
102 E. Washington St., Sigourney
Feb. 20 ~ Bingo at Keokuk County Fairgrounds Thomas Hall 1-4
~ Tri-County Clover Kids 4:30 p.m. United Methodist, What Cheer
Feb 23 ~ Bagels for Breakfast for TC grades 4-6
~ Music at Ahlbee’s Food & Fuel in Delta with Pizza Night 6-8 pm
Feb. 26 ~ Legislative Forum at Keokuk County Courthouse 10:30 am
Feb. 27 ~ Bingo at Keokuk County Fairgrounds Thomas Hall 1-4
Feb. 28 ~ Donkey Basketball at Thornburg 7 p.m.
March 10 ~ Grades K-3 VIP Day
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Ogden Oil Co.
641-634-2820
Rock,
Dirt and
Sand
Hauled
Sigourney TV
& Appliance
Sales and Service
Gary Kruse, Owner
103 E. Marion Telephone
South Side of Square 641-622-2511
Sigourney, IA 800-625-2511
Garcia carpet
Jayne and Alex Garcia, Owners
105 S. Main St., P.O. Box 126
North English, IA
garciacarpet@netins.net
319-664-3606 or
1-877-3GARCIA
HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;
Saturday 8 to 12 or By Appointment
HEDRICK BINGO
The Hedrick Volunteer Fire Dept. is sponsoring Soup and Bingo
night Sat., Feb. 12 at the Hedrick Community Center. Soup is served at 5
p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE FORUMS
Sen. Tom Rielly and Rep. Betty DeBoef are holding legislative forums
in the boardroom of the Keokuk County Courthouse. These meetings
are Sat., Feb. 26 and Sat., March 26. from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The public
is invited to attend
Enjoy an Evening out with Dinner and a Show!
Fremont Little League will be hosting A Free Will Offering Soup Supper on
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, February 10th, 11th, & 12th at the Fremont
School Cafeteria prior to the Fremont Community Play. They will be serving
Soup, Sandwiches, & Desert from 5pm – 7pm
What Cheer UMC
Serving Sunday Supper
The wonderful folks of What Cheer United Methodist Church are offering
another Sunday supper to the community and you are invited!
Suppers are an extension of the United Methodist Church Food pantry.
This is open to the public and anyone is welcome.
Get a hot meal in a warm room with great fellowship! The next supper will
be Sunday night, February 13, join the UMC from 4:30 to 6:30 for food and
fellowship. The What Cheer United Methodist Church is located at 106 E.
Broadway St., What Cheer,
IA. Contact them at 641-634-2205 if you need more information.
These suppers will continue to be held on the second Sunday every month.
So mark your calendar now. Open doors, open hearts, open
minds!
Daffodil Days
Are Here Again
The American Cancer Society “Daffodil Days” are here again.
To order and pre-pay for your Daffodils for What Cheer and the surrounding
area by February 12, contact Babe Hauschilt, the What
Cheer Chairman, at 641-634-2825. The Daffodils will be delivered
the week of March 7.
LaKappCo., Inc.
Larry Kapple
Heating & Air
Conditioning
Repair - Service - Sales
All Makes and Models
641-624-2561
Harden
Funeral Chapel
What Cheer
641-634-2420
Thoughtful
Personalized
Service
Eric Coble
Funeral Director
www.hardenfuneralhomes.com
Sigourney Care Center
Windsor Place Assisted Living
900 S. Stone St.
Sigourney, IA 52591
641-622-2971
• Skilled Nursing • Respite Care
• Long Term Care • Assisted Living
• Physical, Occupational
and Speech Therapy
• In-House Restorative Nursing
Pole
Buildings
Farm or Commercial
Completely Erected or
Materials Only!
Farmers Lumber
KeswicK
319-738-3251
“Your Full
Service Florist”
✿ Fresh Flowers for
All Occasions
✿ Blooming and
Green Plants
✿ Silk and Dried
Arrangements
✿ Balloons and
Great Gift Ideas!
SDE Ltd.
320 Highway 22 West
Keswick, IA 50135
Phone: 319-738-2455
Fax: 319-738-3000
Flatbed
Transportation,
Broker Service
Hedrick
Veterinary
Clinic
Dr. Randy Blaylock
Hedrick Office:
641-653-4440
Sigourney Home:
641-622-3633
Van Dee Bins
319-310-4105 or 641-595-4105
Deep River
Authorized Dealer for:
Bins
We handle Sukup Floors, Drying
Needs and Moving Existing Bins
“Over 40 Years Experience”
Call for ANY KIND of
New or Used Bin Repair
Ridgeway
Hardware
What Cheer • 641-634-2080
Plumbing & Electric Supplies
HOURS
M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday
McKay Roofing
and Siding
Denny McKay - 641-634-2954
Jason McKay - 641-634-9910
or 641-660-9829
• Home Improvement
• Remodeling • Roofing & Siding
• New Homes & Garages
• Insulation
Licensed - Insured
Free estImates
Mc Call
onument Works
Since 1862
Dot Barnett
Office Manager
327 n. L St.
oskaloosa, Ia
BARNETT
Bus: 641-673-8161
Res: 641-673-7807
Atwood Electric, Inc.
Our Commitment To You:
• Quality • Integrity
• Service
23124 Hwy. 149 641-622-3626
P.O. Box 311 800-247-0214
Sigourney, IA 52591 Fax: 641-622-2438
Sigourney Treecare
Custom Tree & Shrub
Planting on CRP Ground
We Can Supply Trees & Shrubs
• Stump Removal
• Tree Trimming & Removal
• Aerial Service to 53-ft.
Fully Insured • Free Estimates
Dan Appleget
P.O. Box 143, Sigourney
641-622-2097
What Cheer Fire Dept.
Mickey Gragg: Fire Chief
641-634-2971
Jeremy Bolinger:1st Assistant
Chris Terrell: 2nd Assitant
Mike Armstrong: Secretary/
Treasurer & Training Officer
EMERGENCY: 911
Non-Emergency:
641-634-2361
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What Cheer Paper news
Barnes City News
Ponderings
By Mollie Loving
of the Heart
Share your BC news: bmba28@mahaska.org or 641-644-5223
By: Jane Green Larson
Was that a blizzard Tuesday evening of last week, or what? It was snowing
and blowing with zero visibility. That was a good evening to stay home, but
the Barnes City mayor, clerk, and council made it to City Hall for their Feb.
meeting.
North Mahaska dismissed school at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 1, cancelled classes
on Feb. 2, and had a two hour delay on Feb. 3.
Darwin and Hazel Palmer celebrated their 70th anniversary on Feb. 6.
Congratulations!
Cole Corbin celebrated his birthday on Feb. 5 and Brian Loving celebrated
his birthday on Feb. 6.
At the State Large Group Speech Contest held last Saturday at Cedar Rapids
Kennedy Cassie Corbin from Montezuma High School participated in
Musical Theater and Reader’s Theater. Both received a 1 rating. Alexis
Ferguson from MHS also participated at the speech contest. Paula Corbin
said that all MHS groups received a 1 rating.
Remember that the recycle bin comes to town on Feb. 9 and will be here for
a week. I hope you can get to the recycle bin through all the piles of snow!
The Feb. fire department meeting will be held on the 10th at 7:30 p.m. at
the fire station. Monthly training will be held on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the fire
station.
Valentine’s Day is next Monday, Feb. 14. Do you have a nice surprise
planned for your valentine?
The American Legion will have their next meeting on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at
the Legion Hall.
Have a great week! I think temps in the 40s and snow melting would make
it a great week.
Stacie Cameron
Owner/Stylist
Delta News
By: Hilda Souer
Share your Delta news: 641-624-2083
Mrs. Ray (Juanita) Gualer, 83 of Muscatine and sister of Miss Deborah
Collins, passed away Thursday, January 27. Mrs. Gualer had been in
failing health for several years, but became more seriously ill recently.
Plans continue to be underway for the post-Valentine’s Day Soup
Supper on February 16 at the Delta Town and Country Center. Serving will
be held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. that evening. Those attending will have the
choice of Vegetable Beef, Chili or Oyster Soups plus assorted desserts. There
is a free-will offering with proceeds to be used for needs of the Town and
Country Center. People wishing to assist in any way should contact Mrs.
Dixie Shipley, president of Delta Town and Country Center.
Simon Estes
to Perform in Oskaloosa
Iowa native and internationally renowned bass-baritone Simon Estes is
performing a concert at the George Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa on Feb.
17 at 7:30 p.m. The event raises money for a scholarship fund created by
Estes.
Estes sings familiar selections from Broadway and opera as well as inspirational
songs and spirituals. In addition, the Oskaloosa High School Choir
and Orchestra joins Estes to conclude the concert. The concert is part of
Roots and Wings, a series of concerts touring Iowa’s 99 counties featuring
Estes along with local choirs and showcasing promising young artists. The
concert tour is designed to raise funds for the Simon Estes Iowa Educational
Foundation.
The Foundation awards a scholarship to a student in each county participating
in the Roots and Wings tours.
“I want to give back to the people of Iowa as they have supported me
throughout my career,” said Estes. “Roots and Wings is a project that allows
me to share my gift with Iowa, support promising young artists and provide
scholarships so Iowa students can achieve their potential and realize their
dreams.”
Keota Blood Drive Coming Soon
The Holy Trinity Catholic Church along with the Mississippi Valley
Regional Blood Center is having a Blood Drive Monday, February 14
from 2:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 109 N. Lincoln,
Keota. The Social Action Committee is sponsoring the blood drive. Please
call Cindy Weber at 641-636-2116 to schedule an appointment. Donors who
last gave blood on or before December 20, are eligible.
Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that only takes about
an hour to complete. Donors must be at least 16 years old, be in good health
and weigh at least 110 pounds. A Blood Donor card or other photo I.D. is required
to donate. 16-year old donors must present a signed parental consent
form each time they donate until reaching 17 years of age. Consent forms
are available from Blood Center offices. Controlled high blood pressure and
diabetics are acceptable.
Local Blood Drive Results
The Southeast Iowa Blood Center mobile
drew 33 units of life-saving blood on January
21 at the Keokuk County Health Center in
Sigourney and 34 units on January 26 at the Tri-
County High School in Thornburg.
You can donate blood every eight weeks.
One pint of blood can help save the lives of up to
three patients. One out of every five people entering
the hospital will need blood products.
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There is a man whom I have known since my early childhood. He lives in
What Cheer and is well known by many. How do I know this? Because my
husband and I have dined with him and others frequently and I have noticed
everyone who comes into Donna’s Diner says, “Hello” and he has a conversation
and it often includes something that happened in the past. Now I
need to tell you that it is not that he has so many stories to tell of the past that
impresses me, but it is what he says after the person or people leave the diner
that has left quite an impression upon my life. Often after the people leave,
he says to me, “Jane, do you remember those folks?” Now I need to point
out that I left What Cheer fifty years ago after graduating from the school
that set atop South Hill and I have recently returned. My friend waits for me
to say whether I remember these various people. Sometimes I do, but for the
most part I remember the family name, but not the people. Then our friend
proceeds to say something like this, “Jane, those are the nicest people you’ll
ever want to meet” or “That person would give you the shirt off his/her back
if you needed it”, or he’ll simply tell you some good deed the person may
have done ten, twenty or even fifty or more years ago. He absolutely always
gives a good report and this causes me to leave the diner with a good feeling
about my hometown of What Cheer.
Oftentimes at home, I ponder how this man always has such a good report!
I truly admire him for being so positive. One night after returning home
for the diner, I quickly began to search the scriptures on the word, CONVER-
SATION. I found the Bible has much to say about how we should conduct
our conversations with others. I’d like to share some of these with you today:
The Lord says in Psalm 50:23, whoso offereth praise glorifieth me; and
to him that ordereth his CONVERSATION aright will I show the salvation
of God.
In I Timothy 4:2, the apostle Paul writes, be thou an example of believers,
in word, in CONVERSATION, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Lastly, I found the following scripture that sent a conviction upon my
heart. It is found in I Peter 1:15, …so be ye holy in all manner of CONVER-
SATION.
I immediately knew that everything I said that day could not be termed
holy, not only in my eyes, but especially in the eyes of the Living and True
God. Fact is, the report I give to those I meet would not always be termed a
“good report.”
I doubt if our friend knows that I listen so carefully to his conversations.
As he continues to go about his life giving good reports, I too, shall strive
to follow his example and allow the word of God to teach me to have good
CONVERSATIONS with those I meet and visit on a daily basis.
(I am sure some of you know who my story is about, but in case you do
not, it is about our dear friend, Neil Nilles, a long time resident of our community.)
Just Reminiscing. . .
By Hilda Wagner
With the recent snowing and blowing, I got to wondering what happened
several years ago. Rather than go back to the diaries kept by my father,
I looked at the pages kept by my mother in the years between 1972 and 1983.
For the year 1976, I found that on January 26 “was the first real snow since
Thanksgiving.” For early 1978, Mother had written, “January, cold, slippery,
snowy,” and a few lines below was “February, snowed a lot,” and a few
lines for March was, “lots of snow(7 inches), drifted, thawed fast, very rainy
Spring.”
The page for 1979 read, “January, cold and snowy all month.” Then,
“February, cold, snowy,” “March, more normal.” On this same page was
a very brief diary for 1980. A notation for January had, “my knee feeling
worse,” then, “February, very foggy (hmmm, will that happen yet this
month?” A few lines below and for the month of May she’d written, “Mt.
St. Helen’s blew her top.” Incidentally it was in the year 1979 that mother
crocheted 13 Afghans between August, and the 13th one was completed on
Christmas Day! The next page was for 1981 and a notation under January
stated, “Mt. St. Helen’s still rumbling.” On the page for 1982 was written,
“Lots of snow and cold in January,” and for February 18 of that year, “big
drifts left.” For the following year, 1983, were the words, “winter very mild
and dry,” and for March 26 were the words, “worst storm of winter, dark,
dark, dark,” and then the last lines written were, “December made cold records
for all time, coldest Christmas Eve ever.”
No, I don’t keep a diary, but I’m certain some of you readers do. So
what are you writing about the past few days? If I did keep a diary, I probably
would mention the unusual drift in front of our house, as we look out
the front door we can see the top (and we aren’t next to the door either), and
in looking closer it’s nearly the width of our house. In fact, a friend came by
and within minutes after hearing someone pull in our driveway, the phone
rang and the friend said, “I don’t believe I can make it to your front door!”
Please join us! Bridal Shower in honor of
Brittany Pitzer
bride elect of Sayer Peterson
Saturday, February 26, 2011
2:00 p.m. at the United PresbyterianChurch
inGibson, IA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Please join us at an Open House
In honor of
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75 th Birthday
February 19 th
2-4 pm
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What Cheer, IA
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Not much news this week. Not many out and about with this weather. I
was snowed in and didn’t get to work one day. I was thankful Bobby traded
his mower in and got one with a snow blower. It really makes the snow fly.
Ellen Zimmerman is doing well. She got her cast off Thursday, got the
stitches out and a new cast back on to wear for two weeks.
Carol Dale went back to Arizona. She flew to Chicago on Monday and
left Friday.
John Talley is out of ICU. He is dealing with an infection now.
Carol Emal is still limping with her hip problem.
Casey Pierce and Charlotte went to Carnsforth with Rhonda and Harry
Healy to celebrate Harry’s birthday.
Jackie McDermit and Bob Rauch went to Williamsburg to check out a
recliner. They had a sale Sunday. Bob had been over to Kwik Star moving
snow. It took him an hour to get home one evening. Kerry Doty also does
this.
Kenny Fayer and Janet went shopping in Grinnell Friday. We ate at Kentucky
Fried Chicken. Marsha Mood and her daughter and son were there and
we visited with them. We went to the Second Mile store. They had a sale on
clothes for fifty cents each.
Saturday we went to Newton with friends. We ate at Arby’s. They had
bargains there. Five roast beef sandwiches for five dollars. They have this
sale every Saturday and Sunday. We couldn’t resist giving Lonesome and
Dolly one.
John and Joetta Bates went to the Montezuma Nursing Home and visited
with Ronnie Bates. He hasn’t been feeling too well, but enjoyed visiting with
them.
John and Joetta, Derek and Samone, Austin and Taren and kids, Charley
and Beau, went to Curt and Dottie’s for supper Friday evening to celebrate
Austin’s birthday.
Steve Rauch had Sunday dinner with Janet and Kenny after going to
church with them.
Eddie Evans was at church. He is going home and will be back Valentine’s
Day. Several friends are going to check on his mother.
Lorna Dale has had a stroke and isn’t doing too well. Carol Dale is going
to see about her even though she had already left for her winter stay.
John Talley isn’t doing well. He’s had quite a struggle.
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Birthday
Announcement
Look Who’s Livin’ The Dream
Our Very Own...Beulah Green
Celebrating Her 95Th Birthday
The nieces and nephews of
Beulah Green invite residents of the
What Cheer Community to an afternoon
birthday celebration at the
Thomas Hall on Saturday, February
26 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Beulah
has lived in the East Spring Valley
and the What Cheer area all her
life. She was married for 68 years
to Eugene Green before his death
in 2004. The party is given in Beulah’s
honor by her nieces and nephews;
the children of Lillian Axtell
of What Cheer, Shirley Tremmel of
Searsboro, Norma Harvey of Fairfield,
Jane Larson of What Cheer and the late Susie Provin, formerly of Joplin,
Missouri. The family will hold a luncheon at noon for family members,
followed by a program prepared by the nieces and nephews who will relate
many special interactions throughout the years of growing up visiting with
their special Auntie Beulah and Uncle Gene Green.
Beulah requests no gifts, but would be most happy to have you attend
her afternoon party. If you are unable to do so, please send a card of birthday
wishes to: Beulah Green, P.O. Box 145, What Cheer, Iowa 50268.
Frances Rea Turning 90
Frances Rea will be 90 on Feb. 9. To send her birthday wishes, mail
cards to 205 E. 4th St. Apt. 18 Delta, IA 52550. A family party is
planned Sunday, but no big event has been planned yet.
Have news or a great photo
to share. email us:
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This little lady
is turning 80!!
Opal Dennis is turning
80 on February 15.
Please send birthday
greetings to her at:
16533 140th Ave.
What Cheer, IA 50268
Love, Lee & Colleen,
Doug & Laurie, Eric, Shannon and Sully,
Jay, Heather , Ayson and Jaxen,
Dustin, Colton and Brianna ,
Kenton, Amanda and Cashton

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THANK YOU
We would like to thank the Baptist church for the service for Blaine A. Axtell
and to the ladies who prepared and served the luncheon following the service.
We also thank family members and friends for the cards, food, calls and
other kindnesses. Lillian Axtell and family C6
THANK YOU
We would like to thank Randy Duncan for clearing the path in our road
through the snow. You are GREATLY appreciated! Steve and Debbie Kromrey.
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THANK YOU
To everyone who helped me in any way since my fall. I appreciated the extra
help while Don was in the hospital. Rev. John Tunnicliff’s visit and everyone’s
prayers meant a lot to me. A special thank you to What Cheer’s Rescue.
I don’t think I would have made it without their help. Enid Phillips. P6
THANK YOU
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and Steve Farmer for clearing around my car. Mostly to my God and all of
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Ricky Foubert would like to thank everyone who attended his birthday party,
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Outside Iowa
By: Thomas Allen, professional outdoor writer, photographer, videographer,
and outdoor talk radio show host. Email: tha481@gmail.com
Its official, deer season is over until October 1 and I’m already going
through withdrawals. Are you with me? I love winter, until about now and
I begin to count down to gobbling turkeys and open water. This most recent
snowstorm really put a damper on my shed hunting plans, too. I’m getting
tired of it.
As soon as we have a melt off of some sort, you can bet I’ll be out
furthering my addiction as a true shed head. But, if you are looking for an
excuse to pass the next several weeks until the snow-covered bone becomes
exposed, I might have just the thing. This snow and cold offers a perfect opportunity
to get out and chase some varmints. Coyotes.
You don’t need much, in fact a current hunting or furbearers license and
habitat will totally suffice. There are no shooting hours, but you cannot use a
spot light, blaze orange is not required, and there is no daily bag limit meaning
you can shoot all you want. Don’t think for a minute it will come easy,
however.
In Iowa, it is legal to use trucks and radios to coordinate the chase.
When conducted within the law, this is an exciting hunt. A few hunters work
together to use several vantage points to locate a coyote and do their best to
put each other in position to get a clean shot. If you choose to participate in
this kind of hunt, make sure you have permission on each property you access.
(This is not a legal method to take during the shotgun deer seasons.)
My preferred method of dog hunting is by setting up and calling them
in. The different calls a hunter can successfully employ would include any
distress call. This is used to appeal to a coyote’s stomach, and can be especially
effective during this time of year where there is an abundance of cold
and snow. They are opportunistic and will respond well when hungry. Also,
taking advantage of their dominance and social structure can produce tremendous
results.
Using barks and howls following a distress series could spark a big
male’s attention and lure him in to defend his territory. If they think there is
a group feeding on a carcass or there is some competition for food, more will
appear. Barks and howls can also be used as locaters as they will typically
respond.
There are two great times to hunt: the afternoon/evening hours and after
dark during a full moon. During daylight hours, keep the wind in your favor
and set up near some thick cover and begin calling. Keep your sits to around
15-20 minutes, if you don’t see anything in that time - get up and relocate.
During moon lit nights, sit near river and creek corridors, as they are an artery
for coyotes when looking for food.
There are an array of different weapons that would be recommended
for ‘yote hunting, for example: .220 swift, .223, .243, .22-250, or on the low
end a .204 will also work. The most overlooked gun that should be toted
with a two-man team is a shotgun loaded with buckshot, heavy turkey loads,
or even BB goose loads. Often times these dogs will sneak into close range
where a shotgun will best suit the situation.
This is the very best time of year to hunt coyotes. We are in the midst
of their breeding season, and their need to maintain a caloric intake this time
of year is essential; where there is one, another will likely be close by. The
rougher the conditions, the better they usually respond. The next time we
have a full moon, I strongly suggest getting out and hunting after dark. That’s
as good as it gets.
Good Luck. Feel free to contact me with any questions! Live it Up!
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What Cheer City
Council Meeting & Claims
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday January 11th 2011
The What Cheer City Council met in regular
session at City Hall Tuesday January 11th
2011. Mayor Mike Danner called the meeting to
order at 7:pm. Council Members answering roll
call were: Jim Greiner, Lorrie Hartwig, Roger
Moore, Mickey Gragg and Larry Smith. Also
present was, Darrell Wilkening, Bev McDowell
and City Clerk Melanie Vermillion.
Jim Greiner made a motion to approve the
consent agenda. Roger Moore seconded the
motion. All in favor. Motion Carried.
No Audience Comments
Jim Greiner made a motion to leave the existing
utility poles that do not have any lights on
them out at Griffin Park in case one day the City
decides to have the lights put back on them.
Lorrie Hartwig seconded the motion. All in favor.
Motion Carried.
Discussion was made to have a volunteer
day possibly on the day of Spring Clean up.
More will be discussed at a later date.
Roger Moore made a motion to purchase
approximately 550 feet of sewer pipe in February
when the cost is expected to be at the lowest
price. Jim Greiner seconded the motion. All
in favor. Motion Carried.
Discussion was made on needed repairs to
the city truck.
Larry Smith brought up idea of updating the
city’s housing code; more will be discussed at
the February meeting.
Mickey Gragg made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50pm. Lorrie Hartwig seconded
the motion.
Mike Danner, Mayor
Melanie Vermillion, City Clerk
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Public Notice
The Tri-County Community School District,
Thornburg, Iowa, will hold a public hearing for
the purpose of Calendar Waiver Request for
a New Innovative Calendar for the 2011-2012
school year at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 21,
2011, Media Center, 3003 Hwy. 22, Thornburg,
Iowa. At the hearing, any resident may present
objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part
of the proposed innovative calendar.
Beckie Schmidt-White
Board Secretary
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Keokuk Co. Board of
Supervisors Meetings
KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 31, 2011
The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors
met in special session, Monday, January 31,
2011 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All
members were present.
Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve
the tentative agenda. All ayes and motion carried.
Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve
the minutes of January 24, 2011 and January
25, 2011. All ayes and motion carried..
Met with County Engineer regarding the
Keokuk County Highway Department.
Discussion of FY 2012 Five Year Secondary
Road Program was held. Construction and
day labor projects were presented along with an
update on STP, Farm to Market and Highway
Bridge Program projected revenues for the next
five years.
Further discussion of FY 2012 Highway Department
budget was not held due to allow for
additional review time. This will be placed on
next week’s agenda for discussion.
Met with Pathfinders RC&D representatives
for an update on the organization and accomplishments.
Bid award for Keokuk County Courthouse
Electrical Project was held. Hadley moved,
Wood seconded to award said bid to the low
bidder Baker Electric, Des Moines, Iowa in the
amount of $706,543 which includes: $674,466
(base bid), alternate #1 - $15,406 and amended
alternate #2 - $16,671 as submitted. All ayes
and motion carried.
Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve
signing of agreement with Baker Electric regarding
Keokuk County Courthouse Electrical
Project as submitted. All ayes and motion carried.
Pre-construction meeting for Keokuk
County Courthouse Electrical Project was held.
Baker Electric representatives will have a plan
of action in two weeks to present to the Board.
Met with Keokuk County Department Heads
regarding electrical project update. Office plans
were reviewed with each department head.
Various board and committee reports were
held. Wood attended an Area 15 RPC meeting.
Hadley attended Public Health, Regional Service
Agency and SADC Enterprise Zone meetings.
Berg attended an Empowerment meeting
last week.
Discussion of old and new business was
held. The annual Supervisors meeting will be
held on February 10, 2011 in Johnston, Iowa.
The Board was emailed a request to review the
optional Master Matrix/Construction Evaluation
resolution.
Hadley moved, Wood seconded to appoint
Brett Slaubaugh, Richland Township Trustee to
the Keokuk County Regional Service Agency.
All ayes and motion carried.
Consultation with Keokuk County Attorney
and possible decisions regarding Keokuk
County Engineer position vacancy advertisement
details and temporary engineer agreement
with Washington
County was held. Wood moved, Hadley
seconded to include the annual pay range of
$75,000 to $95,000 based upon qualifications
and experience, set the application deadline
as March 18, 2011 and advertise the Keokuk
County Engineer’s position on the Keokuk
County, ISAC and County Engineer links, Iowa
Workforce Development, Career Builders websites
and Iowa County Magazine. All ayes
and motion carried. John Schroeder gave an
update outlining the changes made by Washington
County to the temporary Engineer agreement
draft. No decision was made at this time.
On vote and motion the meeting adjourned
at 12:40 p.m.
The above and foregoing information is a
summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated
meeting. The full and complete set of
minutes are recorded and available at the office
of the Keokuk County Auditor.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET COUNTY HOSPITAL NAME:
Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 Keokuk County Hospital
The Board of Hospital Trustees of this County will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget as follows:
County: Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location:
Keokuk February 24, 2011 3:00 PM CEO Conference Room
At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the
supporting detail of receipts and expenditures on file with the secretary. Copies of the Supplemental Budget Detail (Schedule 672-A) will be furnished upon request.
Contact Telephone Number: Contact Name:
641-622-1148 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY Ray Brownsworth
A B C D E F G H I
Expenditures Estimated Estimated Estimated
FUND Ending Fund Beginning Fund Estimated Amount
(Use Whole Dollars) FYE 6-30-2010 FYE 6-30-2011 FYE 6-30-2012 Transfers Balance Balance Other Transfers To Be Raised
Actual Re-estimated Proposed Out June 30, 2012 July 1, 2011 Receipts In By Taxation
1. General 7,281,711 7,395,310 7,711,183 0 6,077,857 5,213,321 7,465,266 979,000 131,453
2. FICA 205,000 0 0 7,002 0 197,998
3. IPERS 221,000 0 0 7,549 0 213,451
4. Emergency 0 0 0 0 0 0
5. Ambulance 0 0 0 136,102 0 0 4,649 0 131,453
6. Unemployment Comp. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7. Debt Service 0 0 0 61,798 0 0 2,106 0 59,692
8. Tort Liability/Ins. 0 0 0 355,100 0 0 12,128 0 342,972
9. Restricted Funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10. Board Designated 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11. TOTAL 7,281,711 7,395,310 7,711,183 979,000 6,077,857 5,213,321 7,498,700 979,000 1,077,019
Proposed taxation rate per $1,000 valuation: $ 2.21179

What Cheer Paper Faith and Family
Acceptance…”Happiness
Can Exist Only in Acceptance”
By Phyllis Hall
The keys to patience are acceptance and faith. Accept things as they are
and look realistically at the world around you. Have faith in God, then in
yourself, and in the direction you have chosen. The summit of happiness is
reached when a person is ready to be what he or she is.
There’s no way to make people like change. You can only make them feel
less threatened by it. There is a saying that tells us that “if you keep throwing
steaks to a tiger, the tiger will turn vegetarian.” I believe acceptance is what
has happened in the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.
We must learn to imitate the behavior of the winners when we lose.
Helen Keller once said, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also
full of overcoming it.”
We might say happiness is a conscience choice, not an automatic response.
If only we’d stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time. But,
those who always give way to others will end in having no principles of their
own.
I will close with this, “I’ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will
elude you. But, if you focus on family, friends and the needs of others, your
work and doing the best you can, happiness will find you.”
(I guess I sound all knowing. I am not. But one day, I may be “old,” and
I’ll need a little prodding too!!!)
University of Northern Iowa
Dean’s List for Fall 2010
Racheal Flanegin, Michaela Gretter and Sarah Striegel of Harper, Brittany
Millikin of Hedrick, Elysha Lyle, Erin Sheets and Brandi Sieren of
Keota, Ann Jones and John Kennelly of Richland, Meredith Holm, Rachel
Schroeder, Katelyn Strupp and Abby Ward of Sigourney and Ashley Fisher
of South English are among the students named to the Fall 2010 semester
Dean’s List at the University of Northern Iowa.
To be included on the list, a student must have earned a grade point average
of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking at least 12 hours of graded
work during the semester.
University of Northern Iowa
Graduates for Fall 2010
New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University
of Northern Iowa. Nicholas Detweiler of Keota received a B.A. Liberal Arts
degree with a major in Computer Science. John Kennelly of Richland received
a B.A. Liberal Arts degree with a major in Technology Management.
Abby Ward of Sigourney graduated with honors receiving a B.A. Liberal
Arts degree with a major in Family Services.
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Here is this week’s report:
Date High Low Precip
2/1 23 19 7.5” snow
2/2 11 6 2.5” snow
2/3 22 -10
2/4 32 1
2/5 40 9
2/6 33 21 1.5” snow
2/7 22 15 Tr. snow
Avg. High: 31, Low: 11,
Precip: 1.01” (1.15” so far)
11.5” of snow so far
Letter to the
Editor
Letter to the Editor,
For some time we have wanted
to write and tell you what a great job
you are doing on the What Cheer
Paper! I have often heard my husband
comment after reading it from
front to back how there would not be
many small towns that could boast
of such a paper! I remember reading
what used to be called the What
Cheer Patriot Chronicle when I was
an elementary and high school student.
I have been overwhelmed at
people’s comments on my stories of
“Memories of an Iowa Farm Girl”
and presently “Ponderings of the
Heart” and indeed it has kept me at
the computer writing my thoughts.
To have a place that will accept
my writings has been a tremendous
blessing and as I clip each story out
to be placed in a scrapbook with the
plan to make a book of my writings
for each of my children someday.
We love the School Section because
we have met many of the area
young people. I recall the first night
we lived in What Cheer that the
Football Team was playing in the
play-offs and even though we were
tired from the days work of moving
from Des Moines to What Cheer, my
husband said, “Janie, let’s go and
support our new home team!” What
a joy this has been. We have seen
people from the community continue
to support the organized sports
even if currently we are not winning
in some areas, but we are thankful
for those coaches who are rebuilding
and we want to cheer the teams on
to future victories. We have learned
the school song! We desire to continue
to encourage the cheerleaders
as well as the players. Two of the
cheerleaders recently took their time
to come and share at our local Kid’s
Club at the Baptist Church.
The local writers hold our interest
and it is good to hear what is happening
in our neighboring communities.
I find myself clipping some
portion of the paper each week.
Hat’s off to you for a top notch
paper for our small hometown! We
look forward to the postal delivery
each Thursday because it brings the
best small town weekly newspaper!
Thank you so much for your every
effort. Mendy, your team works
hard...and we want to let you know
how much we appreciate your efforts.
God bless you.
Pastor Dick and Jane Larson
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Hilltop Chapel
Preaching Good News
John & Pat DeBoef, pastors
4 blocks East of Opera House
Phone: 641-634-2839
E-mail: john@hilltopchapel.com
Thursday February 10, 7p: Genesis
48 @ 49: ‘Jacob Blesses
His Children & Grandchildren’.
Sunday, February 13, 9:30a
Coffee and donuts.
10a: Morning Worship. Children’s
Church on lower level.
Monday, February 14, 7p Women’s
Bible Study: ‘Angels’ by David
Jeremiah.
What Cheer
Baptist Church
A Place to Grow
Pastor Dick & Jane Larson
641-433-0013 or
641-790-1934
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
10:30 a.m. - Worship
Wednesday Activities
6:30 p.m. - Kid’s Club
and Adult Bible Study
What Cheer
United Methodist
Rev. Vince Homan
Sunday School 9:30
Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Wed.: Youth Group 6:30 - 8:00
Thurs.: Transformed Life for Tough
Community Life Church
Barnes City
Phone: 641-664-5228
Pastors Jim & Linda Sears
Sunday School 9-10
Worship 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m.
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Delta United Methodist
Church
Pastor: Vince Homan
Church Services at 9 a.m.
Gibson Presbyterian
Church
Pastor: Hans Cornelder
Worship - 10 - 11 a.m.
Sunday School 9-9:45
Youth Group meets the second
Sunday of the month at 5 p.m.
New Life Fellowship
A Family Worship Center
1/4 mi. S. of Keswick, Hwy 22
Pastor Chester Render
Phone: 319-738-3851
10 a.m. - Morning Worship &
Praise (Nursery provided)
Thursday, 7 p.m. - Midweek Service
Teaching (Living in the Word)
3rd Saturday of month, 7 p.m.
“Praise all”, everyone invited.
Keswick, Thornburg, Webster
United Methodist Churches
Pastor: John Tunnicliff
Keswick - 8:30 a.m.& 6:00 p.m.
Thornburg - 9:45 a.m.
Webster - 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary Catholic Church
Sigourney
Rev. Charles Fladung
Rectory: 641-622-3426
Deacon: James Striegel
Home: 634-2896
Parish Office: 622-2316
Prayer line: 622-2414
Parish Council meets third Monday
of each month
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 10 a.m
February 10, 2011 5
Tales of the Ancient Sportsman
I am writing this far in advance and as I am writing a
winter storm is raging. Everything is closed down. The
bank closed early on Tuesday and all games in the area
were off. With the high winds and low visibility in town,
I can only imagine how bad it is in the countryside.
The Ancient-ess and I were to leave for a Bank Travel
conference in Baton Rouge, LA. Tuesday evening,
but obviously we didn’t go. We were to do a FAM trip
through Lafayette, Lake Charles and Cajun Country on
Friday and Saturday with the conference beginning on
Sunday. Hopefully we can make the conference, but the
FAM trip is probably in doubt.
We were to meet with a friend and tour guide in
Grove, OK for lunch on the way down. I just had an email
from her saying that there was 18 inches of snow on
the ground and it was still falling. She reported that the
roof of the Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa had collapsed due
to the weight of the snow.
Since I have no games to talk about, I guess that I will
ramble for a while about some things that are bugging
me. Look out, the soap box is open.
Have you noticed the price of gas? You couldn’t miss
it. The price hovered just under $3 a gallon for quite a
while, but a crisis in Egypt came along and bingo, $3 gas
was here. Those that control the market cannot let a good
crisis go to waste. I still say, “Let them pay $10 a box for
their corn flakes.”
I have noticed quite a howl put up by the liberals
over budget cuts. Education is their sacred cow and
all the cries for reform in education involve throwing
more money at it. Their battle cry is, “But it is for the
children.”I would like to change that to, “But it is for the
taxpayer.”
Education has been so strapped with mindless government
programs that teachers barely have time to
teach. I can well remember the days of in-service training
which in many cases was nothing more than a study
of someone’s doctrinal dissertation. While teachers were
burdened with endless paper work and reports, students
were sent home early and no classroom work was done.
Education will never be reformed until we rightfully
return education to local control. I’m getting wound up
now.
My liberal friends love to use the phrase, “All means
all”. Indeed it does. All should pay taxes with the same
rate for all. If cuts need to be made, all should take a cut
at the same rate. I would gladly take a 10 percent cut if
all took a 10 percent cut. I would be happy to pay a 15
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everything. The solution is so simple, yet it confounds
politicians everywhere.
That is enough. If I keep at this I may have the big one
before they can get me back in rhythm.
I don’t think the groundhog will see his shadow tomorrow.
His first problem is getting out of the hole and
the second will be finding any visibility in the blowing
snow.
Hopefully I will find my way to Cajun Country and be
back before this goes to print. I suspect that I will have
some tales to tell about the trip next week.
Meanwhile, let’s take a trip down memory lane.
75 years ago: Feb. 13- University Park beats Cedar
34-29 to clinch the “Y” League championship. Gus Dick
led UP with 13 points. LeRoy McCurdy led Cedar with
12 points. Feb. 17- Both Lacey teams fall at Eddyville.
The boys dropped a 31-19 decision as Ballenger led
Lacey with nine points. Lacey had had little school and
no practice for the past two weeks due to blocked roads.
Only six Lacey girls could make it to the game and Eddyville
won 23-19. Esther Dieleman led Eddyville with
17 points while Lois and E. Leanhart each had nine
points for Lacey.
50 years ago: Feb. 11, 1961- Both Fremont teams win
Chiquaqua Valley titles with wins over Eddyville. Roger
Batterson pumped in 27 points and Allen McKie added
16 as the boys won 73-61. Dwight Lobberecht and Dave
Morrison each scored 17 points to lead Eddyville. The
Kittens took a 44-32 win with Nancy Hynick scoring 24
points and Cherie Masterson and Judy McCurdy adding
10 each. Feb. 14- North Mahaska tops What Cheer in
girls sectional play 40-33. Sara Sheehy led NM with 17
points and Betty Bandstra scored 13. Linda Witt had 22
for WC. Feb. 15- Fremont and PC win sectional games.
Fremont topped Eddyville 43-40 in overtime as Judy
McCurdy scored 16 points. Marilyn Smith had 19 points
and Patty McCrea 17 for Eddyville. PC beat Melcher-
Dallas 50-39 with Carole Terpstra draining 31 points.
25 years ago: Feb. 15, 1986- The Tri-County boys slip
past Cardinal 46-45. Greg Thomas scored 14 points and
Chris Bair and Rod Fogel each had nine to lead T-C.
Have a wonderful week and hopefully some of this
snow will be gone when I return. Remember that your
dollars will go further when accompanied by sense.
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Pastor Jim Bringman
108 West 3rd St.
319-530-5625
Worship: 9:00 a.m.
CWF bi-monthly 1st Thursday
Board Mtg bi-monthly 2nd Wed eve
Catacomb Thrift Shop Open 2nd
Saturday 9 am-12 pm
Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm
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Friday Fellowship & Study 1:30
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White Oak Presbyterian
Pastor: Hans Cornelder
Worship : 8:45 a.m.
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
What Cheer
Christian Church
Pastor Frances Baumert
“The Friendly Church
Where Christ is Lord”
God’s Light is a given fact. It
is proof of God’s love and God’s
work. Three ways we respond to
those who do know about God’s
light:1. With eyes shut tight, 2. With
eyes wide open and 3. Squinting.

6 February 10, 2011 Community
I visited H-L-V preschool in Victor February 4 and saw first-hand the marvelous learning taking place
for our 3- and 4-year-olds who have quality teachers. In the Legislature, it’s too easy to view education
in terms of dollars, numbers and percentages, but that’s not what it’s all about. Our policies affect real
children with names and lives. At H-L-V, the teachers welcomed me into the classroom and I read a book
to the students. Education is an investment in our future, and I vow to fight for funding for our quality preschools.
Senator Rielly: Quality preschools
help students succeed and build a stronger Iowa
State Senator Tom Rielly opposes efforts to close English-Valleys preschool
Today Senator Tom Rielly of Oskaloosa visited a preschool in North English to highlight efforts to prepare Iowa
kids for a bright future. In 2007, the Legislature created the statewide preschool program, which now provides free
preschool to 60 percent of Iowa four-year olds. On January 19th, House Republicans voted to completely eliminate
the preschool program.
“I wish the people who want to close these preschools would visit them and realize that our kids and grandkids
are not just some line-item in a budget,” said Senator Rielly. “The kids here today are learning skills that will prepare
them for educational success throughout their lives. We can’t afford to NOT invest in their future.”
Studies show that students who attend preschool go on to have lower dropout rates, fewer arrests, and are less
likely to need welfare as adults. According to independent studies by the High Scope Foundation and the Chicago
Child-Parent Center, every dollar spent on preschool saves $7 dollars in future costs for services like jails and drug
rehab programs.
Iowa’s preschool program currently serves over 24,000 Iowa kids. Before Iowa’s statewide preschool program
was started, only 19 percent of 3- and 4-year-old children in Iowa had access to a quality preschool education.
“I’m all for working with Republicans to streamline government and save taxpayer dollars, but not on the backs
of our children and middle class families,” said Rielly. “Preschool is a necessary investment in our kids’ future so
that we can compete with China for 21st century jobs.”
Iowa’s top business leaders recognize quality preschool as an important economic development issue. In 2009,
the Institute for Tomorrow’s Workforce issued a report listing its top recommendation as “strong support” of Iowa’s
Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program and calling for full funding of the program. The Iowa Business Council, a
coalition of the top 20 business executives in Iowa, currently lists the “continued rollout of early childhood education
systems” as a top priority.
I visited Brooklyn-Guernsey-Meyer preschool in Brooklyn on February 4 and saw first-hand the marvelous
learning taking place for our 3- and 4-year-olds who have quality teachers. In the Legislature, it’s too easy
to view education in terms of dollars, numbers and percentages, but that’s not what it’s all about. Our policies
affect real children with names and lives. Education is an investment in our future, and I vow to fight
for funding for our quality preschools.
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March 14
The USDA has announced that
they will hold a General Signup
for the Conservation Reserve Program
from March 14 through April
15. This sign-up is to fill acres that
will expire at the end of September
2011 and contracts will start October
1, 2011. This is a great opportunity
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productive ground in order to maximize
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Generally the highest scoring applications
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Producers planning on signing
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maximize their application scores.
This information will be available
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Big kettle sponsors this year were as follows:
Keota: County Line Mart
Sigourney: Casey’s General Store, K & L Foods, Pamida, and
Sigourney BP
Small kettles placed throughout the county this year were as follows:
Delta: Albee’s Food & Funeral
Hedrick: Hedrick Sinclair
Keota: County Line Mart
Keswick: Hometown Market
Richland: Gas & Goodies
Sigourney: Casey’s General Store, H & M, Keokuk Co. State Bank,
Kum & Go, Midwest One Bank, Pamida, and True Value
What Cheer: Casey’s General Store
Volunteer ringers rang on seven (7) days throughout the campaign this
year. The dates and corresponding group volunteers and individual volunteers
were as follows:
Saturday, 11/30/10 at Casey’s General Store in Sigourney: Relay For Life,
Christy Bates and Chelsey Snakenberg, Terri Glandon and family, Pastor
Mark Doll and family, Ruth Manchester and Sharon Dumont
Saturday, 11/27/10 at Sigourney BP in Sigourney: Church of Christ,
Sigourney Schools Student Council of 2011, Todd and Mary Abrahamson
and family.
Wednesday, 12/1/10 at Pamida in Sigourney: Friendship Company-4th,
5th, and 6th Graders
Saturday, 12/4/10 at K & L Foods in Sigourney: The Renner family of
Sigourney (+1), What Cheer United Methodist Youth Group, and Sigourney
Manor House.
Wednesday, 12/8/10 at Pamida in Sigourney: Friendship Company-4th,
5th, and 6th Graders
Saturday, 12/11/10 at Casey’s General Store in Sigourney: Julie Wilson
and Wendy VanEe, Karen Schroeder and Chris Ballard, Sigourney Schools
National Honor Society, PEO. This day was cancelled due to inclement
weather.
Saturday, 12/18/10 at K & L Foods in Sigourney: Webb Lodge 182, PEO,
Sigourney Student Council Class of 2012, Lancaster Christian Church, Cindy
and Terry Hollingsworth.
The Salvation Army was begun in London, England by a minister named
William Booth. Its international headquarters remains in London with many
centers and programs offered throughout the world. There are located in
106 countries and there are currently 232 centers located in the Heartland
Division within the USA which is where Keokuk County lies. To find out
more about The Salvation Army, go to it’s website at www.salvationarmy.org.
National FFA Week is
February 19-26 and we need you!
Be a sponsor on the special page
dedicated to local FFA students.
Contact Mendy
(641)660-3311

What Cheer Paper SPORTS
Three TC-M Wrestlers
Move on after Sectionals
TCM wrestlers participate in the 1A Sectional wrestling in Marengo on
Saturday, February 5th. Connor Johnston had faced BGM’s Kyle Hawkins
three times this season. Johnston scored a takedown with tenths of a second
left in the match and with it secured a 6-4 victory over Hawkins on Saturday
in the championship match at 215 pounds in the Class 1A Sectional wrestling
tournament. Tyler Foubert placed second at 140 pounds. Colton Maschmann
was the runner-up at 135.
Final Team Standings
1st BGM 236.5
2nd Iowa Valley 196.
3rd TCM 165.5
4th Iowa City Regina 146
5th Highland 142
6th Belle Plaine 70
7th English Valleys 65
8th HLV 33
TCM Sectional Qualifiers:
135 - Colton Maschmann, second place. Maschmann, a freshman, has
a 15-25 record and will take on Manny Meyer (32-11), a freshman from
Lynnville-Sully, in the opening round of District competition.
140 - Tyler Foubert, second place. Foubert, (44-4) a freshman, takes on
Caden Doll (29-12), a Lynnville-Sully freshman, at District.
215 - Connor Johnston, first place. Johnston, (40-5) a junior, wrestles
Zach Corman (30-3), a junior from Van Buren, in the first round at District.
Sectional Results
103 - Dylan Durr, third place. Jack Kline, BGM, pinned Durr, 2:36. Durr
beat Zach Hamilton, Belle Plaine, 16-6.
112 - Zach Kitzman, third place. Nathan Shank, Regina, pinned Kitzman,
1:40. Kitzman beat Kody Wood,
Highland, 4-2.
119 - Colton Molyneux, third place. Reif McBride, Iowa Valley, pinned
Molyneux, 3:09. Molyneux pinned Kalvin Butterbaugh, Highland, 4:28.
125 - James McCain, third place - Vance Kurka, Iowa Valley, beat Mc-
Cain, 5-4. McCain beat Austin Foster, BGM, 16-3.
130 - Mitch Gibson, fifth place - Cole Clark, BGM, beat Gibson, 16-4.
Gibson pinned Pual Gent, English Valleys.
135 - Colton Maschmann, second place - Maschmann pinned Brandyn
Gordy, BGM, 1:45. Logan Loftus, Iowa Valley, pinned Maschmann, 1:25.
140 - Tyler Foubert, second place - Foubert pinned Eric McFerren, Regina,
0:20. Colton Rabe, Iowa Valley, beat Foubert, 10-4. Foubert beat Josh
Foster, HLV, 18-3.
145 - Travis Carruthers, third place - Carruthers pinned Garrett Young,
Iowa Valey, 3:40. Joshua Adam, Regina, pinned Carruthers, 1:48. Carruthers
beat Jesse East, BGM, 6-4. Brett Walsh, Highland, beat Carruthers, 5-1.
152 - Kadon Foubert - fifth place - Mark Richards, Iowa Valley, pinned
Foubert, 5:51.
160 - Nathan Fisher - fourth place - Brock Schulte, Iowa VAlley, pinned
Fisher, 0:28. Adam Bracken, Regina, pinned Fisher, 3:32.
171 - Robert Carruthers - sixth place - Robert Lockhart, Iowa Valley,
pinned Carruthers, 3:48. Clyde Snow, Regina, beat Carruthers, decision.
189 - Tyler Lally - sixth place - Nick Pippert, Belle Plaine, pinned Lally,
1:08. Lally pinned Holdon Westfall, English Valley. Ty Sexton, Highland,
pinned Lally.
215 - Connor Johnston - first place - Johnston pinned Trevor Jack, HLV,
4:07. Johnston beat Kyle Hawkins, BGM, 6-4
285 - Ethan Bair - did not place - Patrick McCaffrey, Regina, pinned
Bair, 0:37. Deryk Heyveld, HLV, pinned Bair, 1:53.
Maschmann, Foubert and Johnston will compete at 1A District wrestling
@ Brooklyn on Saturday, February 12th @ 12:00.
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L to R Kyle Hawkins 2nd place Connor Johnston 1st place Trevor
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TC-M Hosts Make-up Meet
The TCM wrestlers hosted a make-up quadrangular meet on January 31st.
The weather didn’t cooperate again and it ended up a dual between WACO
and TCM. TCM took the 63-12 win over WACO to make their regular season
dual record 11-15.
103 - Dylan Durr, TCM, pinned Zane Morrow, WACO in 0:26
112 - Zach Kitzman, TCM, won by forfeit
119 - Colton Molyneux, TCM, won by forfeit
125 - James McCain, TCM, won by forfeit
130 - Mitch Gibson, TCM, pinned Tony Untermahrer, WACO in 0:33
135 - Dylon Evans, WACO, beat Colton Maschmann, TCM in 11-7
140 - Austin Hopwood, TCM, won by forfeit
145 - Tyler Foubert, TCM, pinned Dustin Hulme, WACO in 1:06
152 - Cey Saeugling, WACO, beat Travis Carruthers, TCM 20-14
160 - Kadon Foubert, TCM, beat Jordan Vradenburg, WACO injury default
171 - Nahan Fisher, TCM, pinned Tommy Morris, WACO in 4:35
189 - Robert Carruthers, TCM, won by forfeit
215 - Connor Johnston, TCM, beat Spencer Shepherd, 9-4
285 - Ryan Felts, WACO, pinned Ethan Bair, TCM in 1:40
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Colton Maschmann pinned Brandyn Gordy of BGM in one minute 45
seconds
Connor Johnston about to get 2 points to get the win over Kyle Hawkins
Trojans Host Bears Basketball
Tri-County played host to the BGM Bears on Friday, January 28th. The
Lady Trojans took the 52-24 loss.
Stats
Taylor Bair-8 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, Tessa Shipley-4 points, 2 rebounds,
1 steal, Kylie Davis-4 points, 2 rebounds, Kristen Lundy-4 points, 4
rebounds, 1 assist, Kacy Brumbaugh-3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 6 steals,
1 block, Laura Steinke-1 point, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, Megan Garber-1 assist,
Taylor Moore-1 rebound, 1 assist, Emily Steinke-4 rebounds, Sara Gragg-2
steals
The Bears beat the Trojans 52-19.
Stats
Spencer Steinke-5 points, 5 rebounds,
2 steals, Levi Ryals-4 points,
5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1
block, William Corrick-4 points,
12 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, Tate
Shipley-3 points, 2 rebounds, Nick
Watts-3 points, Justin DeKleine-1
rebound, Colin Russell-2 rebounds,
Dakota Stockwell-1 block
February 7th will be JV/V games
at Montezuma @ 6:00. February
8th will be G/B games at North
Mahaska. On February 10th, the
Lady Trojans will host the English
Valleys Bears in the 1st round of
districts @ 7:00.
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World’s Top Coin Collectors in Town Next Week
By KEN MCINTOSH
STAFF WRITER
ICCA will be placing ads in newspapers, radio
and running television spots this week asking
people to bring in any old silver and gold coins
made before 1965. Those that do bring in their
coins will be able to speak with collectors one
on one and have their coins looked at with an
expert set of eyes. With the help of these ICCA
members, offers will be made to those that
have coins made before 1965. Offers will be
made based on silver or gold content and the
rarity of the coins. All coins made before 1965
will be examined and purchased including
gold coins, silver coins, silver dollars, all types
of nickels and pennies. Those that decide to
sell their coins will be paid on the spot.
If you are like a lot of people, you might have
a few old coins or even a coffee can full lying
around. If you have ever wondered what they
are worth, now might be your chance to find out
and even sell them if you choose. They could be
worth a lot according to the International Coin
Collectors Association, also known as ICCA.
Collectors will pay a fortune for some coins and
currency for their collections. If they are rare
enough, one coin could be worth over $100,000
according to Eric Helms coin collector and ICCA
member. One ultra rare dime, an 1894S Barber,
sold for a record $1.9 million to a collector in
July of 2007. While that is an extreme example,
many rare and valuable coins are stashed away
in dresser drawers or lock boxes around the
country. The ICCA and its collector members
have organized a traveling event in search of
all types of coins and currency. “Even common
coins can be worth a significant amount due to
the high price of silver and gold,” says Helms.
Washington quarters and Roosevelt dimes
and worth many times their face value. Recent
silver markets have driven the price up on even
common coins made of silver. Helms explains,
“All half dollars, quarter and dimes made
before 1965 contain 90% silver and are sought
after any time silver prices rise. Right now it’s a
sellers market.”
The rarest coins these collectors are looking
What We Buy:
COINS
Any and all coins made before 1965, rare
coins, entire collections, Silver Dollars, Half
Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, Half Dimes, Nickels,
Three Cent Pieces, Two Cent Pieces, Cents,
Large Cents, Half Cents and all others.
PAPER MONEY
All denominations made before 1934.
GOLD COINS
Including $20, $10, $5, $4, $3, $2.5, $1,
Private Gold, Gold Bars, etc.
INVESTMENT GOLD
Kruggerands, Canadian Maple Leafs, Pandas,
Gold Bars, U.S. Eagles and Buffalos, etc.
SCRAP GOLD
Broken and unused jewelry, dental gold.
JEWELRY
Diamond rings, bracelets, earrings, loose
diamonds, all gem stones, etc.
PLATINUM
Anything made of platinum.
SILVER
Flatware, tea sets, goblets, jewelry, etc. and
anything marked sterling.
WAR ITEMS
Civil war, WWI AND II, all others, swords,
daggers, bayonets, etc.
OTHER ANTIQUES
Toys, trains, dolls, advertising, banks
(basically anything old we want to see).
Paid Advertisement
to Purchase All Types of Coins!
for include $20, $10, $5 and $2 1/2 gold coins
and any coin made before 1850. These coins
always bring big premiums according to the
ICCA. Silver dollars are also very sought after
nowadays.
Other types of items the ICCA will be
purchasing during this event include U.S.
currency, gold bullion, investment gold, silver
bars, silver rounds, proof sets, etc. Even foreign
coins are sought after and will be purchased.
Also, at this event anyone can sell their gold
jewelry, dental gold or anything made of gold
on the spot. Gold is currently trading at over
$1,300.00 per ounce near an all time high.
Bring anything you think might be gold and
the collectors will examine, test and price it for
free. If you decide to sell you will be paid on
the spot – it has been an unknown fact that
coin dealers have always paid more for jewelry
and scrap gold than other jewelers and pawn
brokers.
So, whether you have one coin you think
might be valuable or a large collection you
FREE
ADMISSION
CONTINUES IN OTTUMWA
EVERY DAY
NEXT TUES - NEXT SAT
FEBRUARY 15TH - 19TH
T-F 9AM-6PM
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HOTEL OTTUMWA
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OTTUMWA, IA 52501
DIRECTIONS: (641) 682-8051
SHOW INFO: (217) 787-7767
Recent Finds:
1893
Morgan
PAID $1,800
1916
Mercury DIme
PAID $2,800
1932
Washington
Quarter
PAID $250
recently inherited, you can talk to these
collectors for free and if your lucky you may
have a rarity worth thousands. Either way,
there is nothing to lose and it sounds like fun!
For more information on this event visit the
ICCA website at:
www.internationalcoincollectors.com.
Here’s How It Works:
• Gather items of interest from your attic,
safe deposit box, garage, basement, etc.
There is no limit to the amount of items
you can bring
• No appointment necessary
• If interested in selling, we will consult
our collector’s database to see if a buyer
exists. 90% of all items have offers in our
database
• The offer is made on the spot on behalf
of our collectors making the offer
• If you decide to accept the offer, we will
pay you on the spot!
• You get 100% of the offer
with no hidden fees
We Buy
Gold
10k, 14k, 18k
& 24k
MILLIONS
SPENT!
1000 NATIONAL
EVENTS!
1849
Gold Dollar
PAID $8,500
1803
$10 Gold
PAID $14,000