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Official Newspaper for What Cheer, Delta, Keswick, Keokuk County & TC Schools 

Volume 33, Number 28 Thursday, July 14, 2011 75 cents per copy 

Community Welcomes 

Gonzales As New Shared Superintendent 

Shared Superintendent 

Benita Gonzales 

By SNR Editor, Robin Handy 

It was our communities’ warmth 

and friendliness which pulled this 

Iowa-raised lady from the banks 

of the great Mississippi. Benita 

Gonzales began her duties as the 

60/40 shared superintendent of 

Sigourney and Tri-County school 

districts on Friday, July 1 and both 

boards along with four community 

advisory groups wish her the best as 

well as encourage residents to callon 

her for a visit. 

Sigourney School Board 

President Bill Rees said, “Benita is 

really excited about her new position 

and I am looking forward to 

working with her.” 

“I’m excited about the start of 

the new school year with our new 

Superintendent Benita Gonzales,” 

said Tri-County School Board 

President Kelly Tish. “The hiring 

process went very well. I would like 

to give the TC and Sigourney school 

boards a pat on the back as well as 

everyone who was involved in the 

hiring process. Our schools are a 

very important part of our communities.” 

Amy Halleran, a community 

member in one of the four advisory 

groups said, “I am very excited to 

have Benita join the Sigourney and 

Tri County School Districts as our 

new leader. I think her enthusiasm, 

work ethic and high expectations 

will help us reach the next level of 

excellence in our districts. Benita 

and her husband, Tom will be an 

excellent addition to our community 

and I look forward to everyone getting 

to know them, and watching 

our school districts thrive under her 

leadership.” 

“When I learned of this opening, 

Tom and I decided it was time for a 

little road trip,” said Gonzales. “We 

bought a cup of coffee and Tom’s 

standard - Diet Dr. Pepper, picked 

up the local newspapers, talked with 

people and just spent some time in 

both communities. We were very 

pleased and hoped this would be an 

opportunity which would open up 

for us.” 

Even though Gonzales has 

worked in larger schools: Davenport 

North (4 years), Davenport Central 

(16 years) and Fort Madison, her 

heart belongs to the smaller rural 

community; when asked about the 

draw to our two rural districts, she 

said, “There were a variety of reasons 

including - when my children 

were young, I purposely took my 

family to live in smaller communities. 

Even when I worked in the 

Quad Cities, we lived in a smaller 

community because I grew in 

Camanche (see map below) and 

wanted the same types of things for 

my children.” 

“I’m very excited to be 

here!” Benita Gonzales. 

Benita Gonzales was transplanted 

to Camanche as a young teenager, 

she finished her high school career 

in a small rural community before 

pursuing her secondary education at 

the University of Dubuque with an 

education degree. “My first job was 

as a middle school physical education 

teacher and coach at Lewis 

Central Middle School in Council 

Bluffs,” Gonzales said with a smile. 

“I coached everything for five years, 

even boys track. My first paycheck 

was roughly $9,800, but all of the 

coaching has been very valuable to 

me.” 

Gonzales returned to her hometown 

area, married and began working 

in the Davenport School District 

for a total of 20 years, including 

2 years teaching At-Risk students. 

During her tenure, she completed her 

PreK-12 Principalship and Special 

Education Supervisor endorsement 

at the University of Northern Iowa, 

Cedar Falls. From there, she relocated 

just down river to the Fort 

Madison School District; she served 

as their high school and alternative 

program principal. While at 

Fort Madison, Gonzales worked to 

achieve her endorsement for superintendent, 

again from UNI. 

“I’m extremely excited about 

the opportunity which has been provided 

here,” said Gonzales. “What 

I’ve seen here thus far, the things 

The City of Camanche in Clinton County is roughly 2.5 hours 

northwest from Keokuk County with a 2000 census population 

of 4,215. It is considered a bedroom community to Clinton and 

boarders the Mississippi River on the east. 

Sigourney and Tri-County are providing 

for students - the advanced 

progressive tools and opportunities 

to build and strengthen education 

opportunities combined with small 

town life...it’s a great package!” 

This is Gonzales’ first superintendent 

position and when asked 

about just how daunting the prospect 

was - she smiled and said, “Just 

coming into a new job, no matter 

the dynamics, there is an adjustment 

but I won’t know any other way. I’m 

just going to go ahead and fill up 

my schedule - this will be my life, 

but I’m good with it.” The schedule 

Gonzales is planning includes 

Monday, Wednesday and Friday in 

the Sigourney district; Tuesday and 

Thursday in the Tri-County district. 

“It’s huge, really it is but I’m 

used to taking things on. I’m not 

fearful of it; I’m really excited about 

the challenge of this new opportunity,” 

added Gonzales. 

While in Fort Madison, she 

saw student achievements soar as a 

direct result of concentrated deliberate 

interventions among struggling 

students. “We decreased the number 

of “F’s” students received by an 

average of 50% across the board and 

had a 13% increase in 11th grade 

proficiency.” Gonzales did note the 

district is looking for ways to balance 

the interventions to support 

both ITEDS and classroom work. 

In the Sigourney and Tri-County 

districts and given the programs 

already in place, Gonzales is hoping 

that if there are any achievement 

plateaus, the administration together 

with the students can keep going 

forward to achieve high and higher. 

“Because ultimately, we want all 

of our kids to achieve. As far as 

I’m concerned, we want every single 

student to be successful,” said 

Gonzales. “It’s about taking a look 

and seeing how much better we can 

become.” 

“It’s for the kids!” 

Benita Gonzales. 

Gonzales was pleasantly surprised at 

how progressive both districts were 

with regards to technology. “This is 

good stuff - it really is,” she said. 

“Coming from Fort Madison and 

Davenport, this is not seen there 

and I believe both of these districts 

would love to have something like 

this occur. Combining conscientious 

high quality teachers and these progressive 

tools are an innovative way 

to provide for our kids. You don’t 

want them walking into our building 

and going back in time; when 

they walk out, they are on their 

phones and mobile devices, they are 

going home to computers and talking 

to people on the other side of 

the world and yet if we try to keep 

them in the 20th century or teach 

them that way, we aren’t going to 

ultimately prepare them for what 

exists out in the real world. I think 

it’s a wonderful opportunity we are 

providing our kids.” 

Gonzales wants to meet a wide 

variety of people and listen in an 

effort to get a better picture of the 

needs in both districts, “I’m eager 

to open dialogue and continue to 

move forward. I just feel so good 

about being here and being a part 

of a friendly environment. Working 

together to make things better is the 

direction I feel is necessary. I welcome 

concerns, but bring solutions 

- be creative.” 

“Positive Feeds Positive” 

Coble 

Shows Off 

Fishing 

Skills 

Eric Coble (left) recently caught 

these enormous fish while out relaxing. 

He has been fishing up a 

storm every break he gets. This 

photo shows just the latest two 

he caught. 

What Cheer Paper 

VanPatten Crowned 

2011 Keokuk County Fair Queen 

It is official! Jessica VanPatten of What Cheer is the 2011 Keokuk County Fair Queeen. She is the daughter of 

Rebecca Droege and Gary and Nancy VanPatten. 2010 Queen Emily Steinke crowned Jessica on Friday, July 10 

during Family Free Fun Night. 

Alissa Strohman from Webster, and Kylie Davis from What Cheer, are the princesses. Alissa is the daughter of 

Greg and Gloria Strohman. Kylie is the daughter of Heather Davis. 

The grandstands were full for figure 8 races during the Keokuk County Fair. 

The annual run, now sponsored by Tri-County FFA, got folks off to a good start early Saturday morning. 

Horseshoes, pedal pull (Grayce Williams) and rides (Lauren Mollyneux) were just a few attractions. Read 

all the results in the upcoming Fair and Expo issue. Get your ad in congratulating the participants.

2 July 14, 2011 

REAL ESTATE 

Kevin D. Hinshaw Est. to Eileen S. Coffin, 23-74-10. 

Donna Lois Hinshaw Est. to Eileen S. Coffin, 23-74- 

10. 

Kenneth S. Harris and Barbara Harris to John Paul 

Harris, 10-77-11, 15-77-11. 

John Paul Harris and Mary Ellen Reeves to Kenneth S. 

Harris, 15-77-11. 

Leslie R. Santee and Diane E. Santee to Leslie R. Santee 

and Diane E. Santee, 29-77-13. 

Leslie R. Santee and Diane E. Santee to Leslie R. Santee 

and Diane R. Santee, 31-77-13. 

Green Tree Servicing LLC and Robert A. Lisk and 

Charlotte A. Lisk and Prairie Financial LC and Asset Acceptance 

LLC and Keokuk County Sheriff to Green Tree 

Servicing LLC, RIC-STRP-01-01, RIC-STRP-01-02 

and RLCOP-012300. 

Washington State Bank to Thomas G. Cliff and Jolene 

S. Cliff, 14-76-12. 

Delbert G. Conger and Delbert Conger and Ruth E. 

Conger and Ruth Conger to Delbert G. Conger FAMTR 

and Ruth E. Conger FAMTR, 07-74-11, 08-74-11, 15- 

74-11; 10-74-11, 09-74-11, 06-74-11, 11-74-11, 13-74- 

11, 23-74-11. 

Ryan Detweiler Est. to Kathleen A. Detweiler, KEO- 

OPKT-09-03. 

Irvin Wilson and Diana Kay Wilson and Diana K. Wilson 

to Allan P. Perkins and Pamela J. Perkins, 29-74-10. 

Diana Kay Wilson TRTE and Howard W. Trout FAM- 

TR and Lila F. Trout FAMTR to Allan P. Perkins and 

Pamela J. Perkins, 29-74-12. 

CB&D Development, Inc. to Darrlene Reinert and Almeta 

Stein, SIG-PRVW-01. 

CB&D Development, Inc. to Arlene E. Clarahan, SIG- 

PRVW-01. 

MARRIAGES 

None to report. 

TICKETS 

Aaron Michael Strom, Hedrick, speeding 55 or under 

zone (1-5 over). 

Kiefer Lee McFarland, O Fallon, Mo., speeding 55 or 

under zone (1-5 over). 

Scott Eugene Spence, Ankeny, speeding 55 or under 


Brenda Lee Kingery, Ollie, speeding 55 or under zone 

(6-10 over). 

Carlos Estrada Villegas, Rockford, Ill., speeding 55 or 


Cory R. Frye, Hedrick, speeding 

55 or under zone (6-10 over). 

Stephanie Lynn Goodwin, Fairfield, 

speeding 55 or under zone (6- 

10 over). 

Jason Eugene Morgan, Delta, 

failure to have valid license/permit 

while operating a motor vehicle. 

Jason Eugene Morgan, Delta, failure 

to maintain safety belts. 

Beatrice Jean Shafer, Washington, 

speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 

over). 

Jason Eugene Morgan, Delta, 

failure to transfer title. 

Marquise Vance Holiday, Parnell, 

possession/purchase alcohol by person 

under 21 - first offense. 

Matthew Robert Reynolds, Hedrick, 

failure to maintain safety belts. 

Brock Edward Little, What 

Cheer, speeding 55 or under zone 

(1-5 over). 

William E. Young, Sigourney, 

failure to prove financial liability 

coverage. 

Gary Richard Buckles, Blue 

Grass, speeding 55 or under zone 

(11-15 over). 

James A. Lanman, Hedrick, 

speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 

over). 

Bonnie Darlene Krueger, Kirks- 


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Local Business Directory 

Support the businesses that support the WCP! 

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than 2:00 p.m. 

Fridays for display 

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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 

Court Records 

ville, Mo., speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 over). 

Loredo Ruben Servin, Sigourney, failure to have valid 

license/permit while operating a motor vehicle. 

Melissa Jane Fenton, Keswick, speeding 55 or under 


Loredo Ruben Servin, Sigourney, failure to maintain 

control. 

Curtis Wade Maxwell, Gibson, speeding 55 or under 


Sara Louise Benson, Hedrick, speeding 55 or under 


Davis W. Fisch, Parnell, speeding 55 or under zone 

(1-5 over). 

Stefanie Renee Yearian, Williamsburg, speeding 55 or 


Bret Rowland, North English, speeding 55 or under 


Michael Paul Hammes, Sigourney, failure to obey stop 

sign and yeild right of way. 

Firm Dalton Price, Sigourney, violation of conditions 

of minor’s school license. 

Marcus Anthony Dearborn, Bloomfield, speeding 55 

or under zone (6-10 over). 

Jonathan B. DeGeest, Oskaloosa, speeding 55 or under 


Anna Marie Edwards, St. Paul, Minn., speeding 55 or 


Teri Gracey Crandall, Brashear, Mo., speeding 55 or 

under zone (20MPH over). 

Stephani Herb Atwood, Sigourney, speeding 55 or under 


Jeremy John DeWolf, Brighton, speeding 55 or under 


Michael Tuller, Ottumwa, speeding over 55 zone (6- 

10 over). 

Heidi Leigh Bruns, Sigourney, operation w/o registration. 

Charles Eugene Smith Jr., Hedrick, trot lines violations 

in legal waters. 

Charles Eugene Smith Jr., Hedrick, trot lines violations 

in legal waters. 

Susan Carole Groff-Vanarendonk, Coralville, speeding 

55 or under zone (1-5 over). 

Daniel Gene Vandonselaar, Cedar Rapids, speeding 55 

or under zone (11-15 over). 

MAGISTRATE COURT 

The following actions were resolved recently in 

LaKappCo., Inc. 

Larry Kapple 

Heating & Air 

Conditioning 

Repair - Service - Sales 

All Makes and Models 

641-624-2561 

Harden 

Funeral Chapel 


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 

Keokuk County Magistrate Court. All information available 

at www.iowacourts.gov. 

Daniel Charles Walker, North English, was charged on 

6-03-11 with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A negotiated 

voluntary plea of guilty was filed 7-01-11. He was 

fined $65 which included court costs and surcharges. 

James Gregory Ray, Ottumwa, was charged on 7-03- 

11 with Consumption/Intoxication-1978. A negotiated 

voluntary plea of guilty was filed 7-05-11. He was fined 

$65 which included court costs and surcharges. 

Bradley Dwayne Dean, North English, was charged on 

4-03-10 with Possession of a Controlled Substance. A 

Deferred Judgement was filed 7-09-10 with a 1 year unsupervised 

probation. He was further ordered to continue 

with a year probation on 7-01-11. 

DISTRICT COURT 

The following were resolved recently in the district 

court of Keokuk County. All information available at 

www.iowacourts.gov. 

Steven Wayne Fry, Sigourney, was charged on 5-31-11 

with Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated-1st offense. 

A negotiated noluntary plea of guilty was filed on 7-01- 

11. He was sentenced to two days in jail and was fined 

$1,250 which included court costs and surcharges, but 

$625 of fine was waived. License was revoked. 

Michael James Nelson, Iowa City, was charged on 

5-28-11 with Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated-1st 

offense. A negotiated noluntary plea of guilty was filed 

on 7-01-11. He was sentenced to two days in jail and was 

fined $1,250 which included court costs and surcharges. 

License was revoked. 

SHERIFF’S NEWS 

Criminal charges are mere accusations and the accused 

is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. 

On June 17, 2011, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Dept. 

issued a Citation to Nicole D. Thompson, age 19, of 

Avon, Indiana, for excessive speed. 


issued a Citation to Bryan Douglas Molyneux, age 51, of 

What Cheer, Iowa, for excessive speed. 


issued a Citation to Shawna Nicole Rawlins, age 22, of 

Newton, Iowa, for excessive speed. 


assisted the Sigourney Police Dept. with an accident at 

Walker Drive Thru. 


assisted the Sigourney Police Dept. with a fight on Ring- 

“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 

gold Street. 


assisted the Sigourney Police Dept. with a structure fire 

on North Jefferson Street. 


assisted the Sigourney Police Dept. with a traffic stop on 

North Main. 


issued a Citation to Marcus Anthony Dearborn, age 24, 

of Bloomfield, Iowa, for speed. 

On June 27,2011, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Dept. 

assisted the Sigourney Police Dept. with male subject lying 

partially in roadway on Elm & Shuffleton Streets. 

On June 29, 2011, Danielle Rodrigues, age 35, of Keota, 

Iowa, was arrested by the Keokuk County Sheriff’s 

Dept. for Domestic Abuse. She was held overnight in 

the Keokuk County Jail, appeared before the Judicial 

Magistrate, and released. 

On July 1, 2011, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Dept. 

assisted the Sigourney Police Dept. with a Domestic. 


assisted the Sigourney Police Dept. with a complaint of 

a suspicious person in Manor House parking lot. 


issued Citations to Amanda Gail Wright, age 25, of Ottumwa, 

Iowa, for open container-driver and failure to 

maintain control. 


arrested Jeffrey Wayne Oxford, age 45, of North English, 

Iowa, on a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

He was held overnight in the Keokuk County Jail, appeared 

before the Judicial Magistrate, and was released. 


arrested Joseph Michael Ditlove, age 30, of Riverside, 

California, for Public Intoxication. He was held overnight 

in the Keokuk County Jail and released on a Promise 

to Appear. 


issued a Citation to Jignesh Popatlal Patel, age 22, of 

Burien, Washington, for speed. 


arrested James Gregory Rayburn, age 23, of Ottumwa, 

Iowa, for Public Intoxication. He was held overnight 

in the Keokuk County Jail and released on a Promise to 

Appear. 

Get your ad in today! 

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 

Book Vault 

Readables, 

Edibles, 

Giftables 

105 S. Market, Oskaloosa 

West side of square next to Smokey Row 

641-676-1777 

M-W, F: 9-7; Th 9-8; Sat. 9-5; 

Sun. Noon-4 

Central Vision 

Center 

Cynthia E. Shoup, O.D. 

Steven A. Shoup, O.D. 

641-673-5658 

119 First Ave. West 

Oskaloosa, IA 52577 

PREGNANT? 

and NEED HELP? 

Pregnancy Testing 

Free and Confidential 

M, W, F: 3 - 4:30 p.m. 

Thursday: 5:30 - 7 p.m. 

Saturday: 10 a.m. to Noon 

IRTHRIGHT 

117 North 1st Street 

Oskaloosa, IA 52577 

641-673-9722 

SDE Tire 

& Service 

in Keswick 

Car & Light Truck Tires, 

Oil Change & 

Minor Repair 

Call 

319-738-2455 

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Contact us at 641-634-2092 or whatcheerpaper@iowatelecom.net


Barnes City News 

By Mollie Loving 

Share your BC news: bmba28@mahaska.org or 641-644-5223 

Does anyone else think there is an abundance of frogs and toads this 

year? I see lots of tiny ones where I live. Tree frogs like to hang out by my 

front door. One evening a tree frog appeared in my kitchen. It must have 

slipped in when someone opened the front door. I don’t mind frogs, but I 

don’t want them in my house! 

Wes Henry celebrated his birthday last week on July 7 and Noah Robertson 

celebrated his birthday on July 11. 

Last Friday evening Andrea and I attended the Mahaska County Relay 

for Life in Oskaloosa. Our evening started with a delicious supper of ham, 

baked beans, cole slaw, rolls, and cupcakes at the Central United Methodist 

Church. After supper everyone proceeded to the downtown square for the 

start of the relay. After the opening ceremony, the survivor’s lap and group 

photo were taken. It was a hot evening, but there are lots of nice shade trees 

on the square to sit under. 

The Corbin kids, Cassie, Kaylene, and Cole, were busy at Deep River 

Fun Days this past weekend. Friday evening they helped with the supper 

served by their 4-H club, the Deep River Helping Hands. On Saturday their 

club had a float in the parade. They also helped in the concession stand on 

Saturday. 

A birthday party was held last Sunday for Dorothy Allen at the Legion 

Hall. The party was hosted by her children. There were many people there 

to share some good food and to help Dorothy celebrate. 

The Corbin family attended Dorothy Allen’s birthday party on Sunday. 

Sunday afternoon Andrea and I helped at clean-up day at the Keokuk 

County Expo in Sigourney. The Expo starts on July 12. 

Remember that the recycle bin comes to town on July 13 and will be 

here for a week. 

The July fire department meeting will be held on the 14th at 7:00 p.m. 

at the fire station. Monthly training will be held on July 21 at 7:00 p.m. at 

the fire station. 

The next figure 8 race in Barnes City will be held on Friday, July 22 at 

7:00 p.m. at the Betterment Club track. Mark your calendars. 

Have a good week! 

Give at the What Cheer 

Community Blood Drive 

There is a Blood Drive in the Thomas Memorial Hall at the Keokuk 

County Fairgrounds, Wednesday, July 20 from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Call 1-800- 

452-1097 to schedule an appointment. Donors who last gave blood on or 

before May 25 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 

Recently the Southeast 

Iowa Blood Center Mobile drew 

many units of blood at two Blood 

Drives on June 28th in Keokuk 

County. They drew 12 units of blood 

at the N. Keokuk County Fire Department 

in South English that was 

sponsored by the South English 

First Responders and 25 units of 

blood at the Keokuk County Health 

Center in Sigourney. 

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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• Rent Based on Income • Tenant Pays Utilities 

• Stove and Refrigerator Provided 

Eligibility is Based on US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Screening 

If interested, call Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency 

at 641-937-5222 or 800-848-9438 

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of the Heart 

By: Jane Green Larson 

Have you ever been in a group of people in which seem to talk a different 

language than you do? Oh, they are using English, but you simply cannot 

understand what they are talking about. Frequently with the older children, 

not quite teenagers yet, I have found that they are very computer savvy and 

I feel utterly foreign when I listen to their speech. Often when I experience 

problems on my own computer, I find myself not able to follow the instructions 

on how to fix it simply because I do not understand the terminology. I 

feel very peculiar. 

I looked up the word “peculiar” in my Webster’s Dictionary. Here is what 

it says the word “peculiar” means: as an adjective (1) One person, thing, 

group, country, etc., distinctive; exclusive (2) particular; unique, special (3) 

out of the ordinary; odd; strange. It also says, as a noun (1) something belonging 

to one only, as a privilege. 

Do you know the Bible says that Christ’s followers will also be foreign 

and peculiar in this world? In the Old Testament in Exodus 19:5, the Lord 

tells his people, “If you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, 

then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth 

is mine.” Further in Deuteronomy 14:2, “For thou art a holy people unto the 

Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto 

himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.” 

He also calls his followers peculiar in the New Testament. The Apostle 

Paul tells us in Titus 2:14 that Christ “gave himself for us, that he might redeem 

us from all inequity and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous 

of good works.” And lastly, in the book of First Peter 2:9, the Apostle Peter 

tells Christ’s followers, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, 

a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of 

him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; which in 

time past were not a people, but are now the people of God; which had not 

obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.” 

It is a wonderful thing to be found and to be called peculiar in this world, 

because as Peter said, we are made peculiar so that we might praise God. The 

reason we can praise him is because we have been taken out of the darkness 

of sin into his marvelous light. I am glad to be called a peculiar person today! 

How about you? 

Delta News 

By: Hilda Souer 

Share your Delta news: 641-624-2083 

Wednesday, July 6 was Miss Deborah Collins’ birthday and also 

a special and memorable occasion for her. Sharing the day with her were: 

Mrs. Sharon Allgood, Kenny Knive, Katelyn and Halee Bergeson and Jay 

Baird and Samantha Simons and their children, Abby and Shawn, all of What 

Cheer. Also Deborah’s neighbor, Mrs. Ethel Roach, attended the party. 

July 12-17 ~ Keokuk County Expo Fair 

July 14 ~ TC Girls Softball Regionals 

~ TC Boys Baseball Regionals 

~ Manor House Blood Pressue Checks 

at What Cheer Paper Office 8:30 a.m. 

July 16 - Sigourney Figure 8 Races at 6:30pm 

(Keokuk County Expo Fair) 

~ TC Boys Baseball Regionals 

July 18-19 ~ Girls Softball State 

July 18-24 ~ Southern Iowa Fair in Oskaloosa 

July 19 ~ TOPS meeting at Extension Office in Sigourney @ 4:30 

~TC Boys Baseball Regionals 

July 20– 21~ TC Girls Softball State 

July 22 ~ Barnes City Figure 8 Races at 7:00pm 

August 6 ~ Barnes City Figure 8 Races at 7:00pm 

(RAIN DATE: Sunday - August 21 - 1:00pm) 

August 13 ~ Figure 8 Races in What Cheer at 6:30 p.m. 

September 3 - Sigourney Figure 8 Races at 6:30pm 

September 4 - Sigourney Figure 8 Races at 1:00pm 

September 11 - Barnes City Figure 8 Races at 1:00pm 

(RAIN DATE: September 25 - 1:00 pm) 

October 2 - Barnes City Figure 8 Races at 1:00 pm 

Thank You! 

We wish to express our gratitude to Brett and Misty Little for all their 

efforts and hard work in organizing the tournament again this year. This 

Tournament means a lot to our Family, and we sincerely appreciate all the 

hours Brett and Misty donate in making this happen. 

We also want to thank all the teams and players who participated in the 

Fifth Annual Molly Dugger Memorial Tournament held in What Cheer on 

July 2nd and 3rd. 

Our appreciation also to What Cheer Ball, Inc., and their many volunteers 

for their generosity and for opening the Concession Stand for the 

Tournament. 

We are honored that you have remembered Molly in this manner. 

Words alone cannot truly express our gratitude. 

The Dugger Family 

Bob, Janice 

Megan and Reace 

FOR SALE AT AUCTION 

Sat., Aug. 20, 10 a.m. 

Own Your Own Bank (Building) 

Historic 3-story brick structure 

on main corner downtown 

What Cheer. On Busy Highway 21, 

next to post office. Perfect for antique or gift shop. 

Now rented out as apartments. 

Sale at Front Door, 

115 South Barnes St. 

SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE 

(To sell at discretion of owner) 

Chuck Dunham, Owner 

(641) 569-3597 

Ron Ferns, Auctioner, 


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Deep River News 

By: Janet Rauch 

Share your Deep River news: 641-595-3011 

This was a fun week for Deep River, getting everything ready to go for 

Fun Days. They had a little of everything going on. 

Steve Rauch and C.J. rode their 4-wheelers down Friday evening to visit 

Kenny and I. Angie Steve’s wife, was up town. They stayed with Lois and 

Leland Winegarden. Steve’s father-in-law brought his tractor Saturday for 

the tractor pull. They did well with it. Jackie McDermott fixed them a nice 

meal. They left their dog with Bobby. 

Trudy Smith and the kids came and enjoyed the fun too. She is just getting 

finalized with her case of the drug store giving the wrong prescription. 

My granddaughter, Amy Fontinel and her kids from Victor came and the kids 

had a fun time too. 

Casey Pierce and Bob Rauch did well in the tractor pull. Casey and Bob 

had spent the week getting ready for it. 

Bob has been visiting Chris Moode, who is very ill. Chris and he used to 

work together, so he likes it when Bob visits him. 

Jackie McDermott visited Kenny and I Sunday and brought some good 

potato salad and pork loin she fixed on the grill. She went to work afterwards. 

Eddie Evans is home visiting his mother, Lois Evans. He came to church 

and said she is having a time with her meds and not feeling too well. 

Merry lee Sindt, Dr. Phillips’ daughter, visited Friday. She went to Ronnie’s 

shop and took pictures and took some banana bread. 

The United Church stand did very well at the Deep River Fun Days. 

Greg Cranston and family from Missouri came to church and his grand 

aunt played her violin. She plays very well. She also played with Ellen who 

plays the piano for church. Ellen Zimmerman’s daughter, Carey and her two 

kids, came to church too. 

Gert Rieck is back at the North English Nursing Home recuperating after 

being in the hospital with a broken hip. 

Jim and Donna Fisk and family went to the Montezuma Park for a cousin’s 

reunion. They had a nice time. 

Janet and Kenny and friends went to some good yard sales in Grinnell 

this week. One only accepted free will donations that went to a good cause. 

Sunday Shelby Kurk stopped on her way home from Amy’s and visited 

Kenny and I. She’d been helping her grand kids with their fish tank. 

Leland and Lois Winegarden returned from Greeley, Colorado on Monday 

of last week. They spent time with Richard and Bev Schrader and Herb 

and Ann Schrader. They visited a missile silo site and a miniature railroad 

museum and a trip to Loveland for their vacation sites. 

Wednesday and Thursday Jaidyn and McKenna Rugg spent time with 

Grandpa and Grandma while their parents attended a funeral in Rochester, 

Minn. Chase Widmer spent Thursday and Friday with them. 

Angie Widmer joined them for a trip to the Brooklyn Race track to watch 

Myron Widmer and Ben Pierce with their two-man cruiser. 

Saturday night Leland and Lois Winegarden went to the rodeo in Bloomfield. 

Several family members were in the performance. On the 4th they visited 

with Jim and Jeanette Winegarden at North Liberty. 

Chocolate Cake 

½ c. butter ½ tsp. baking powder 

4 oz. chocolate bar 1½ tsp. salt 

2½ c. flour 1½ c. sour cream 

2¼ c. sugar 3 eggs 

1 c. cocoa 2 tsp. vanilla 

2 tsp. soda 

Melt butter and candy. Mix sugar, cocoa, soda, baking powder and salt 

until blended. Add sour cream, eggs, 1-cup water, chocolate mixture and butter. 

Beat well and pour into 3 layer pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. 

Frost. 

(I mix chocolate pudding with whipped topping and frost instead of using 

traditional frosting for something different.) 

July 14: Ben Gatton, Nathan Hemsley and Diane Orfanos 

July 15: Dawson Darling, Sandra Fox, Lisa Hazen, Marian 

Hoogendorp-Roerink and Cathrine Schmidt 

July 16: Larry Bair, Marty Christner, Mary J. Flint, Sara Molyneux and 

Andrea Wehr 

July 17: Betty Adams, Pool Johnson, Reid Molyneux and Betty 

Westercamp 

July 18: Jill Bos, Cindy Davis, Tucker Erwin, Justin Hartley and Gabe 

Snakenberg 

July 19: Matt Bos, Izebel Dalziel, Lacy Kitzman, Dale Pringle and 

Katie Watts 

July 20: Lianna Dalziel 

July 21: Anne Axmear, Jenny Bos, Kenny Gatton, Melanie Vermillion 

July 22: Ryan Bonner, Katie Conrad, Missy Striegel and Thomas 

Striegel 

July 24: Mary Clubb, Aleah Flint, Pat Shea and Steve VanZee 

July 25: Justin Cowman, Pat Decker and Chelsea Molyneux 

July 26: Shirley Dunham, Ruby Howar and Dan Striegel 

July 27: Betsy Banks-George, Philip Brumbaugh, Merle Gatton and 

Walt McKay Jr. 

2011 Sigourney 

Farmers Market 

Tuesday, July 19 

4:30 to 6:00 p.m. 

on the East Side of the Square 

Food By 

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Proceeds go to Lord’s Pantry 

Get Fresh On Tuesdays! 

In the Air Conditioned Exhibit Hall During Expo Fair 

Thursday, July 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. 

Friday, July 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 

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THANK YOU 

The What Cheer Area Community Club would like to thank the sponsors 

who supported the Tractor Show on July 2nd at the park. They 

are: Ridgeway Hardware, 7-Up/Dr. Pepper, Kempf Seeds, Pepsi, 

TRC Roofing, Hy-Vee, Nappa Auto Parts, Keokuk County Implement, 

Sears, Sigourney Tractor, Drost Equipment, Wal-Mart, Barron Motor 

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the Kid’s Games and tractor show in the park on Saturday, July 2 

and the Lion’s Club for their participation of games, To Dixie Shipley 

for being the announcer for the parade and to Dick Danner for being 

our Grand Marshal. To the What Cheer Fire and Rescue and Keokuk 

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Hartwig and Eric Stein. It was beautiful. We would like to thank everyone 

who did not throw water balloons at the parade audience and 

to those who did, we would appreciate you respecting our new rule 

of “no water of any kind to be thrown during the parade.” Also to the 

James Moore band for playing on the ‘Bridge’ Friday evening, July 1. 

You were a hit! To the W.C. Fire and Rescue for setting off the fireworks 

at the Figure 8 races. You did a great job! If we forgot anyone, 

we thank you! This was our first year in charge of such a big production 

and we tried our best. We hope to do better next year. C-28 

THANK YOU 

We would like to thank Donna 

Rogers for all she has done for 

the senior citizen Coffee Club and 

for our community. You will be 

missed!! C-28 

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Saturday, July 16 – 9:30 A.M. 

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crystal dishware set; goblets; doilies; linens; oval mirror; cement eagle; 

microwave; garden tools; lots of general household; JD III riding mower; 

Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike; Christmas decorations; toys; games; sofa; 

recliners; Bikes: men’s Schwinn, 3 spd., banana seat; set of 4 JD dishes; 

100’s small dogs; grn. Moon & Stars pcs.; ruby Fenton candy bowls; white 

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Public Notice 

Keokuk County Extension (054) 

Published Report 

Agricultural Extension 

Education Operating Fund 

July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 

Balance: July 1, 2010 $123,888.12 

Receipts: 

Property Tax $139,435.17 

Other Tax & Replacement $6,773.37 

Interest $162.72 

Fee Programs Income $61,456.70 

Resale Income $1,091.64 

Grants & Contracts $1,641.35 

Other Income $14,408.39 

Tort $0.00 

Unemployment $0.00 

Total Receipts $224,969.34 

Total Balance And Receipts $348,857.46 

Disbursements: 

Ace Hardware, Supplies $9.51 

Adam Grove, Fair Expense $101.52 

Adventureland, 4H Exp $381.50 

Alissa Strohman, Expo Expense $847.53 

Allan Denny, Fair Expense $149.52 

Alliant Energy, Utilities $3,674.27 

Amazon Marketplace, 

Reference Books $698.68 

American Income Life Insurance Co, 

Insurance/Bonds $221.20 

Amy Hemsley, Net Wages $203.17 

Audrey Grove, Fair Expense $73.80 

Bancard Interest, Fees, 

Program Expense $20.00 

BC Investments, LLC, Rent $4,200.00 

Ben Duello, Fair Expense $24.60 

Best Buy, Equipment $189.88 

Bette Harper, Net Wages $106.38 

Blake Bayliss, Expo Expense $866.18 

Blane Long, Fair Expense $88.32 

Blank Park Zoo, 4H Exp $1,350.00 

Brandon Sieren, Expo Expense $877.82 

Brenda Fritchen, Expo Expense $134.58 

Brian Berg, Expo Expense $885.58 

Bridget Fritchen, Expo Expense $736.79 

Bryce Sieren, Expo Expense $881.26 

Byron Leu, Ag Exp $100.00 

Candlewic.com, Grant Exp $48.90 

Cassens’ Mill Corp, 

Facility Repairs/Maint $7.00 

City Of Sigourney, Utilities $610.20 

Clarion Inn Amana Colonies, 

Families Exp $953.06 

Clayton Morrison, Expo Expense $976.33 

Coast To Coast Label, Office Supp $96.72 

Competitive Edge, 4H Shirts $540.38 

Consumer Reports, Subscription $26.00 

Daniel Collins, Expo Expense $1,293.58 

Daniel Waechter, Expo Expense $793.61 

Derek Berg, Expo Expense $747.96 

Derek Hammen, Expo Expense $922.08 

Dollar General, Supplies $263.90 

Dollar Tree, Supp $22.47 

Donna Decker, Net Wages 

& Travel $19,844.33 

Eagle Rock!, Meeting Expense $58.25 

Erb’s, Equipment $4,621.51 

Ethan Bair, Expo Expense $24.60 

Extension Council Members, 

Reimb for Flowers $-45.00 

Family Foods, Supp $25.00 

Gabby Bethke, Expo Expense $841.56 

Garrett Greiner, Expo Expense $884.56 

Glogerm, Program Expense $108.80 

Google, Resale Exp $275.54 

Grand Stay, Travel Exp $89.60 

Gretchen Greiner, Expo Expense $852.87 

Hayley Abell, Fair Expense $33.88 

Hobby Lobby, Supp $37.11 

Hoover Hatchery, Resale Exp $47.60 

IA Assoc Of County Ext Councils, 

Member Dues $100.00 

Ikon, Printer Maintenance $1,218.99 

Iowa 4H Foundation, 4H 


Iowa County Extension, 

Program Expense $2,738.47 

Iowa Division Of Criminal Investig, 

Background Checks $60.00 

Iowa Public Employee Retirement Sys, 

Ipers $8,403.21 

Iowa State University, Cost Share, 

Pubs, Pat, Misc $15,240.83 

Ivesco, Ear Tags $226.94 

Jackson County Extension, 


Jacob Bombei, Expo Expense $716.01 

Jenna Swanson, Expo Expense $44.40 

Jessica Horras, Expo Expense $1,159.93 

Jody’s Togs And Tan, Fair Awards $110.00 

Johnson County Extension Service, 

Program Expense $1,534.88 

Jordan Carter, Expo Expense $47.04 

K & L Foods, Meeting Exp, 

Supplies $1,529.66 

Kalen Greiner, Expo Expense $528.33 

Kate Duello, Fair Expense $24.60 

Kay Witte, Program Exp $300.00 

Kayla Romoser, Fair Expense $667.37 

Kelsey Weber, Net Wages, Travel $24,267.51 

Keokuk Co State Bank, Payroll Taxes, 

Bank Fees $8,244.12 

Keokuk County Expo, Supplies $2,500.00 

Keota High School, Meeting Exp $50.00 

Kiwanis Club Of Sigourney, 

Member Dues $400.00 

Kyle Huber, Expo Expense $60.24 

Liberty Leaders, 4H Expense $75.00 

Linn County Extension, 


Lori Meierotto, Net Wages $1,176.96 

Luke Bombei, Expo Expense $503.06 

Mac Scan, Expo Expense $1,398.00 

Maci Gambell, Fair Expense $17.25 

Macie Leonard, Fair Expense $24.60 

Madysen Leonard, Fair Expense $57.60 

Mark Carlton, Ag Exp $100.00 

Marsha Steinhart, Net Wages $201.72 

Matt Romoser, Expo Expense $830.73 

McKenna Gambell, Expo Expense $18.75 

Mediacom, Internet Service $1,993.94 

Mid-America Publishing Corp., 

Advertising/Legal Notices $295.72 

Mikayla Morrison, Expo Expense $639.92 

Mintex Citrus, Inc, 4H Exp $12,615.85 

Nancy Schmidt, Net Wages $230.99 

NASCO, Awards/Trophies Exp - Fair $165.74 

Nathan Fisher, Expo Expense $838.25 

National 4H Supply, 4H 

Materials & Supplies $298.72 

Office World, Supplies $122.12 

Oriental Trading, Supplies $60.99 

Ottumwa YMCA, Program Expense $400.00 

Paige Baetsle, Expo Expense $814.23 

Patrick Frank, Expo Expense $927.99 

Patriotic Panthers 4H Club, 

4H Expense $10.00 

Personal Concepts, Supplies $144.75 

Pizza Hut, Meeting Exp $108.75 

Pizza Ranch, Meeting Expense $203.30 

Powernet Global Communications, 

Phone Service $446.29 

Prairie View Methodist Church, 

Grant Exp $25.00 

Quill, Office Supplies $410.17 

Ramada Inn Des Moines, Travel Exp $61.60 

Ray Renolds, Coffee Pot $16.05 

Riverside 4H Club, 4H Expense $10.00 

Rixstine Recognition, Awards, 

Trophies, Ribbons $3,083.46 

Ryan Millikin, Expo Expense $73.44 

S&S Worldwide, Supplies $69.91 

Sandra A. Sines, Net Wages $971.10 

Seneca Area Agency on Aging, 

Program Expense $-100.00 

Seth Swearingen, Expo Expense $105.48 

Shae Oostra, Fair Expense $45.42 

Shane Swearingen, Expo Expense $49.20 

Sharon C. Stout, Net Wages $1,312.11 

Shelly Koehn, Net Wages & Travel $18,985.27 

Sigourney High School, Marketing $45.00 

Sigourney Kiwanis, Dues $100.00 

Sigourney News Review, 

Legal Notices, Advt $38.00 

Sigourney Post Office, Postage $1,924.00 

Spenser Becker, Fair Expense $498.65 

Staples, Office Supplies $177.88 

Steve Barnhart, Ag Exp $125.00 

Stick To It 4H Club, 


Subway, Meeting Expense $60.00 

Taylor Bair, Fair Expense $104.64 

The Clarion Plainsman, Subscription $31.00 

The Design House, Shipping $12.73 

The Garden Gate, 4H Exp $72.98 

Theisen’s, Supplies $16.92 

Thrivent Financial, 4H Exp $1,500.00 

Travis Greiner, Expo Expense $77.25 

Treasurer, State Of Iowa, 

State Withholding $2,856.00 

Tru Value, Supplies $236.32 

United Fire Group, Insurance/Bonds $511.00 

US Dept Of Treasury, Payroll Taxes $7,955.57 

US Postal Service, Postage $1,470.51 

Wallerich’s Plumbing, Facility 

Repair/Maintenance $42.80 

Walmart, Supplies $147.44 

Washington County Extension, 

Volunteer Pool Exp $22.50 

What Cheer Paper, Subscription $32.00 

White Oak Salers, Ag Exp $211.50 

Windstream, Telephone Service $2,162.64 

Total Disbursements $192,918.96 

Net Balance: June 30, 2011 $155,938.50 

STATE OF IOWA - Keokuk County Extension 

I, Gina Smith, Chair, and I, Janis Collins, 

Treasurer of the Keokuk County Extension Agricultural 

Extension Council, being duly sworn 

on oath, state to the best of our knowledge and 

belief, that the items included in the foregoing 

Financial Report are true and correct statement 

of receipts and expenditures of the Keokuk 

County Extension Agricultural Extension Fund. 

Signed Gina Smith, Chair 

Signed Janis Collins, Treasurer 

SEAL: Subscribed and sworn to before me 

on this 5th day of July, 2011. 

Gene Mohling, Notary Public S28 

Keswick City Council 

Meeting and Claims 

KESWICK CITY COUNCIL MEETING – July 

5th, 2011 

The Keswick City Council met in a nonregularly 

scheduled meeting Tuesday, July 

5th, 2011 at 7 o’clock p.m. in the city hall with 

Mayor Janet Wade presiding and the following 

council persons present: Krumm, Sieren, Bair, 

Cranston and Zittergruen. 

Linda Cranston made a motion that the 

agenda be approved as presented. Motion 

seconded by Mark Zittergruen. Motion carried. 

All ayes. 

Clarene Krumm made a motion that the 

minutes of the last meeting, Monday, June 6th, 

2011 be approved as read. Motion seconded by 

Karen Sieren. Motion carried. All ayes. 

Linda Cranston made a motion that the 

following claims be paid as presented. Motion 

seconded by Karen Sieren. Motion carried. All 

ayes. 

Brandee Harper(Salary ck#2683)-----$314.48 

Tim Garrett(Salary ck#2684)-----$179.70 

Denise Fry(Meters ck#2685)-----$120.40 

Wastemanagement(Sanitation ck#2686)----- 

$1,329.97 

Wapello Rural Water(ck#2687)----$1,812.20 

Alliant Energy(street$416.01/park$78.63/c. 

hall$36.36/sign$24.28/shed$48.85 ck#2688)-- 

--$598.13 

Modern Coop(ck#2689)-----$21.60 

RUSS(ck#2690)-----$5,283.00 

IPERS(ck#2691)-----$78.32 

Mid American(June minutes ck#2692)----- 

$31.00 

Keystone Lab(ck#2693)-----$10.50 

Municipal Supply(hand held reader ck#2694)- 

----$139.59 

State of IA(7% Sales Tax ck#2695)----- 

$392.00 

Multi Cty Oil(diesel ck#2696)-----$109.76 

Katie Krumm(Mowing 5 @ $49 ck#2697)--- 

--$245.00 

Dept of Rev(SS/Med AUTO)-----$336.91 

Karen Sieren made a motion to approve the 

financial report as presented. Motion seconded 

by Larry Bair. Motion carried. All ayes. 

Clarene Krumm made a motion to approve 

Keswick Tavern’s street dance on Sept 17 th , 

2011: PENDING PAPERWORK DIAGRAM 

AND APPROVAL FROM BOARD OF 

SUPERVISORS @ THEIR NEXT MEETING. 

Motion seconded by Mark Zittergruen. Motion 

carried. All ayes. 

Mark Zittergruen made a motion to approve 

Keswick Tavern’s extra liquor license for the 

Keswick Ball Association’s Aug 6 th , 2011 Slow 

Pitch fundraiser up at the ball field: PENDING 

THEY GET THE CORRECTED LIQUOR 

LICENSE FOR A 5 DAY EVENT AND NOT 

JUST AN OUTDOOR ADJACENT LICENSE 

LIKE THEY APPLIED FOR. Motion seconded 

by Clarene Krumm. Motion carried. All ayes. 

Larry Bair made a motion to set the Public 

Hearing for 7pm @ City Hall on Aug 1 st to 

consider the sale of the Clarahan Stock yards 

property to Todd Dietrich for $20,000. 

Communications were read and reports were 

given. There being no further business to be 

discussed, Mark Zittergruen made a motion to 

adjourn. Motion seconded by Karen Sieren. 

City Clerk, Brandee Harper 

Keswick Public Notice 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

CITY OF KESWICK, IOWA 

On the 1st day of August, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. 

at city hall the city council will consider the sale 

of real estate legally described as follows: 

Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 

6 of the Irregular Survey of the Southeast Quarter 

of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twentytwo, 

Township Seventy-seven North. Range 

Twelve West of the Fifth Principal Meridian in 

Keokuk County, Iowa, as shown by plat therefore 

in Plat Book2, at page 93 in the Office of 

Recorder of Keokuk County, Iowa, thence North 

130’, thence West 196.5’, to the West line of 

Lot 6, thence South 130’, to the South line of Lot 

6, thence East 196.5’ to the point of beginning, 

AND 

The East Ninety feet of Division Two of Lot 

twenty-eight of the Irregular Survey of the 

Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter 

of Section Twenty-two, Township Seventyseven 

North, Range Twelve West of the Fifth 

Principal Meridian in Keokuk County, Iowa, as 

shown by plat Book 2, page 152, in the Office 

of the Recorder of Keokuk County, Iowa, AND 

Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Lot 

Twenty-seven of the Irregular Survey of the 

Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of 

Section Twenty-two, Township Seventy-seven 

North, Range Twelve West of the Fifth Principal 

Meridian in Keokuk County, Iowa, as shown by 

plat thereof in Plat Book 1, page 256 in the Office 

of the Keokuk County Recorder of Keokuk 

County, Iowa, thence North to a point Two Hundred 

Fifty feet South of the Northeast corner of 

said Lot Twenty-seven, thence West One Hundred 

Sixty-three feet, thence Southeasterly to a 

point Ninety feet West of the Southeast corner 

of said Lot Twenty-seven, thence East to the 

point of beginning, EXCEPT the North 156’. 

The proposed sale price is twenty thousand 

dollars ($20,000.00). The proposed buyers are 

Todd Dietrich and Denise Dietrich, Victor. Iowa. 

Public comments on the proposed sale will be 

heard at the city council meeting, or in writing 

prior to the meeting. 

City Clerk, Keswick, Iowa 

Pump and 

Plumbing 

641-636-2021 • Keota, IA 

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Keokuk County Supervisors Meeting and Claims 

KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS 

JUNE 27, 2011 

The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors 

met in special session, Monday, June 27, 2011 

in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members 

were present. 

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to amend 

the tentative agenda to include review and 

possible approval of Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations 

Resolution. All ayes and agenda was 

amended. 

Review and possible approval of network 

installation and maintenance agreement with 

STI was held. Schroeder, County Attorney, 

discussed the desired changes in the original 

agreement. A draft copy has been given to STI 

for review. 

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to terminate 

Keokuk County’s membership in Southeast 

Iowa Response Group and to authorize John 

Schroeder as designee to send formal notification. 

All ayes and motion carried. 

Wood moved, Hadley seconded to empower 

the Emergency Management Commission to 

enter into a one year agreement with the Muscatine 

Fire Department for hazmat advisory services 

once terms have been agreed upon. All 

ayes and motion carried. 

Met with the Assistant Engineer and Engineer 

regarding the Keokuk County Highway 

Department. The Belva Deer trail will be closed 

until the washout issue is resolved. 

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to adopt 

the resolution authorizing the Assistant Keokuk 

County Engineer to execute certifications in 

connection with all Farm to Market construction 

projects in Keokuk as submitted. All ayes and 

motion carried. 

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to adopt a 

resolution authorizing the Keokuk County Engineer 

and his designated representatives to 

issue special (oversized) permits in accordance 

with Chapter 321E.1 of the Code of Iowa as 

submitted. All ayes and motion carried. 

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to adopt a 

resolution authorizing the Assistant County Engineer 

to execute the requirements of Section 

306.41 of the Code of Iowa (temporary road 

closings) as submitted. All ayes and motion 

carried. 

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve 

the minutes of June 20, 2011. All ayes and motion 

carried. 

Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve 

the claim listing dated June 27, 2011 as submitted. 


Met with Jesse Hornback, CPC/General Assistance, 

regarding monthly Community Services 

update. Frustration continues with the 

Rural Housing Trust Fund (RHTF) program as 

all applicants have been denied to date. 


the Remote Access Renewal Agreement with 

Keokuk County Abstract Company as submitted. 



the Remote Access Renewal Agreement with 

Washington Title & Abstract Company as submitted. 



Fireworks Permit #55 for Duane Atwood for display 

on July 3, 2011 as submitted. All ayes and 



the Personnel Report for Adam Pence, full-time 

Deputy, Sheriff’s Department, at $44,664.00 effective 

July 4, 2011 as submitted. All ayes and 


Various board and committee reports were 

held. Wood attended Pathfinders, 10-15 Transit 

and RPA meetings. Hadley attended Emergency 

Management and Semco meetings. 

Berg attended an Empowerment meeting last 

week. 

Discussion of old/new business and public 

comment was held. Board consensus was to 

allow the request to clean the Courtroom and 

Clerk of Court office carpets once the electrical 

project is completed and receive bids for new 

carpet in the Magistrate and Judge Cronk’s Office. 

Landgrebe, Baker Electric project foreman, 

stopped in to inform the Board they will 

be working on July 4th and scheduled the next 

electrical project meeting for July 18, 2011. 


the FY 2012 Appropriations Resolution as submitted. 


On vote and motion the meeting adjourned 

at 11:00 a.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. 


JUNE 30, 2011 


met in special session, Thursday, June 30, 2011 

in the Board Room of the Courthouse. Present 

were: Berg, Gretter and Bates. 

Berg moved, Gretter seconded to approve 

the Cash Count Resolution as submitted. All 

ayes and motion carried. 


at 4:40 p.m. 







JULY 5, 2011 


met in regular session, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in 

the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members 

were present. 


the tentative agenda. All ayes and motion carried. 


the minutes of June 27, 2011. All ayes and motion 

carried. 

Met with Keokuk County Engineer and Assistant 

Engineer regarding the Keokuk County 

Highway Department. Safety fence has been 

installed to close off the Belva Deer bike trail. 


the claim listing dated July 5, 2011 as submitted. 



the resolution re-appointing Richard Bond to 

the Keokuk County Veterans’ Affairs Commission 

for a three year term as submitted. All ayes 

and motion carried. 

Review and possible approval of Network Installation 

and Maintenance Agreement with STI 

was tabled. 

Various board and committee reports were 

held. Wood received a phone call from Tony 

Miller, SIRG representative, to discuss the notification 

of membership termination letter sent 

from Keokuk County. Wood also participated 

in a 10-15 Transit teleconference. Hadley attended 

Sieda and Area 15 meetings. Berg attended 

Endowment and Empowerment meetings 

last week. 

Discussion of old/new business and public 

comment was held. The electrical project update 

will be held July 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. 


at 9:35 a.m. 






CLAIM DATE: June 27, 2011 

ABEL, LINDA 416.50 

AGRILAND FS 3,442.50 

ALLIANT ENERGY 2,371.85 

ALTORFER MACHINERY 5,915.81 

ANDERSEN ASA, RONALD 25.00 

ANSWER PLUS 67.14 

ASC SCIENTIFIC 58.70 

AW DIRECT 347.55 

BAKER ELECTRIC 282,322.20 

BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY 590.23 

BLAIR, ELAINE 198.00 

BROWNELLS 1,970.70 

CDW GOVERNMENT 790.28 

CLUBB, ROBBIN 9.70 

COBB OIL CO 23,480.24 

COMBUSTION CONTROL CO 2,026.05 

COUNTRY AND MORE 79.49 

DATAMAXX 148.40 

DAVIS CO SHERIFF 22.50 

DELTA, CITY OF 1,531.24 

DICKS HOME AUTO 200.00 

DIEBOLD 253.00 

DLT SOLUTIONS 6,236.69 

DON’S TRUCK SALES 24,210.00 

DOUDS STONE 21,507.80 

EAST LANCASTER TWP 52.50 

FORCE AMERICA 184.88 

GALLS 347.93 

GEOCOMM INC 3,625.00 

GIBSON, CITY OF 496.93 

GLAXOSMITHKLINE 1,510.00 

GREENLEYS CORP 308.33 

HANSELMAN, BETH 21.83 

HAWKEYE COMM COLLEGE 85.00 

HERO 247 200.00 

I M W C A 16,162.00 

IA DEPT OF VETERANS AFF 5,327.06 

ICAP 2,929.39 

IDEAL READY MIX 545.00 

IMAGETEK 961.95 

IOWA LAW ENF ACAD 5,000.00 

IOWA ST MED EXAM 1,391.50 

IOWA TRANSIT 117.48 

ISAC GROUP UNEMPLOY 3,667.64 

JACK WALKER CDJ 35,313.17 

K AND L FOODS 10,000.00 

KEMPF, MARGARET 74.69 

KEOKUK CO HWY DEPT 23,200.00 

KEOKUK CO RECORDER 300.00 

KEOKUK CO SHERIFF 3,843.54 

KESWICK, CITY OF 1,333.76 

KINROSS, CITY OF 158.24 

MAIL SERVICES 316.36 

MARTINS FLAG 1,697.00 

MARTINSBURG, CITY OF 515.83 

MCLAURIN TRUE VALUE 92.34 

MESSERSCHMITT, LAVADA 9.22 

METAL CULVERTS 34,416.78 

MOORE, JANICE 42.68 

O HALLORAN INT 2,135.76 

OFFICE CENTER 2,042.60 

OLLIE QRS 440.00 

OLLIE, CITY OF 724.81 

PATTERSON, DAVID 2,447.50 

PHELPS AUTO SUPPLY 662.00 

PICTOMETRY INT 5,913.25 

PITNEY BOWES 268.65 

PTL THE SHOP 13.00 

QUILL 130.54 

QWEST 311.26 

RACOM 2,720.94 

RESERVE ACCOUNT 2,500.00 

RICE, JUNE 133.50 

RJM INC 559.93 

SADLER POWER TRAIN 484.30 

SCHROEDER, JOHN 44.00 

SIGOURNEY TRACTOR & IMP 191.96 

SMITH, LARRY 47.52 

SO EAST DIST ASSESSORS 400.00 

SO EAST IA DRUG TASK FORCE 2,000.00 

STI 6,589.03 

STROBELS 2,400.00 

THOMAS, MARCHITA 16.49 

THRELKELD-LARSON, VIRGINIA 10.19 

TIGERDIRECT.COM 1,473.02 

TYLER TECHNOLOGIES 35,820.75 

U OF I COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY 625.00 

US CELLULAR 419.71 

VANGUARD APPRAISALS 4,800.00 

WEBSTER, CITY OF 280.26 

WEST LANCASTER TWP CLERK 472.50 

WILLIAMS, DIANE 6.31 

ZEE MEDICAL 67.95 

ZEP SALES & SERVICE 3,017.03 

TOTAL $612,639.36 

CLAIM DATE: July 5, 2011 

AGRILAND FS 3,371.78 

ALLIANT ENERGY 31.27 

ALTORFER MACHINERY 91.60 

BARCO MUNICIPAL PROD 693.93 

BARRON MOTOR 34.10 

BATES, GARY 52.50 

CDW GOVERNMENT 41.66 

COBB OIL CO INC 15.10 

COMM MENTAL HLTH CTR 207.70 

COX SANITATION & RECY 20.00 

DISASTER SERVICES 32,600.00 

DON’S TRUCK SALES 150.26 

DOUDS STONE 47,889.83 

ELLIOTT OIL 3,413.14 

EYLER, GEOFFREY 50.00 

FIRST RESOURCES 6,375.30 

GALE, KELVIN 50.00 

GREENLEYS CORP 138.81 

GREINER, MILO 50.00 

HENDERSON PHD, SALLY 375.00 

HILLCREST FAMILY SERV 590.00 

ICAP 1,398.00 

IDEAL READY MIX 416.25 

KEOKUK CO SHERIFF 20,380.00 

M & M SALES CO 28.66 

MEDIAPOLIS CARE FAC 2,665.80 

MENARDS 900.79 

METAL CULVERTS 2,766.00 

NEW DIRECTIONS 350.00 

NO ENGLISH TELE 304.82 

PHELPS AUTO 120.00 

POWESHIEK CO MH CTR 273.00 

RIVER HILLS COMM HLTH CTR 382.00 

SCHROEDER, JOHN E 450.29 

SIGOURNEY TRACTOR & IMP 171.82 

SIGOURNEY, CITY OF 374.90 

SOUTHEAST IA RESPONSE GR 2,233.59 

STRINGFELLOW, RICHARD 60.00 

U OF IA HOSPITALS & CLINICS 100.00 

US CELLULAR 51.10 

WAPELLO CO AUDITOR 569.64 

WAPELLO CO SHERIFF 207.36 

WINDSTREAM 1,223.65 

TOTAL $131,669.65 

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Shake It Up Cafe at What Cheer UMC VBS 

Submitted by The What Cheer UM Christian Education Committee 

The What Cheer United Methodist Church hosted, “Shake It Up Cafe, Vacation Bible School from June 

16 - 19. We averaged about two dozen kids this year, along with many helpers and leaders. Thursday 

our lesson was “Be Ready for God!” The kids made Chef’s aprons, played games outside and learned 

four new songs for Sunday’s church service. They got hot outside so the teens decided to have water 

balloons on Friday and Saturday. Friday our lesson was “Give Happily to God.” THe craft for the day was 

a “Give Happy Bank” that they decorated. Saturday the lesson was “Celebrate God Forever!” They all 

made “Blessing Cookies” (looked like fortune cookies) to share. Sunday morning kicked off with a special 

Vacation Bible School Brunch, that all the church enjoyed. The kids sang their songs in church, Meg 

Denny shared about the lessons the kids learned, and we recognized all our volunteers. Then Pastor 

Vince shared a special sermon for Fathers on Father’s Day. So sorry, we didn’t save any of the brunch 

for Vince. Many thanks to the kids (and parents) who participated in VBS, our teachers, people who ran 

the sound, people who contributed, made treats, prayed or supported us in any way. You really showed 

us how to “Shake It Up!” 

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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 


United Methodist 

Rev. Vince Homan 

Sunday School 9:30 

Worship - 10:30 a.m. 

Wed.: Youth Group 6:30 - 8:00 


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 

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. 

Delta United Methodist 

Church 

Pastor: Vince Homan 

Church Services at 9 a.m. 

May 29 – 5th Sunday 9:00 a.m. 

We will be hosting the Christian 

Church. 

Church Directory 

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. 

Delta Christian Church 

Henry Goetz, lay minister 

108 West 3rd St. 

641-799-4800 

Worship: 9:00 a.m. 

CWF bi-monthly 1st Thursday 

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. 

White Oak Presbyterian 

Pastor: Hans Cornelder 

Worship : 8:45 a.m. 

Sunday School: 10 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 

July147, 2011 5 

Tales of the Ancient Sportsman 

Wow! What a weekend. I have been known to try and 

cram too much into a short period of time and this time 

I think I reached my limit. I am totally shucked after this 

adventure and I need some down time. I think I have the 

answer for that. My three months is up Thursday and 

now I will be able to swing a golf club again. I think that 

could be good medicine. 

Back to the weekend. Friday night the twin grandsons 

had a Little league tourney game in Bloomfield at 

8:00 pm. I was to attend a family reunion in Nevada, 

MO Saturday at noon, so the plan was to go to the game 

and then drive down into Missouri before turning in for 

the night. 

The game was one of those ridiculous games filled 

with walks, errors and most anything that would slow the 

game down. Chris and Alec’s team got down 10-4 after 

four innings and then they rallied will 11 runs in the final 

two innings to take a 15-10 win. It was past 10:00pm 

when the game finished so we just stayed in a motel in 

Bloomfield and left early the next morning. 

We were on the road before 7:00 am and made it to 

Nevada shortly before noon. It was an uneventful trip 

and the Missouri River in Kansas City was not high 

enough to close the casino. In fact, I have seen it much 

higher. 

The Henson/Hensley reunion is always held in the 

heat of the Missouri summer and it was a scorcher in 

Nevada. The 3M Clubhouse where we hold the reunion 

was very cool and comfortable. It is always a good time 

with friends and family that we may only see once a year 

or less. 

The reunion broke up about 2:30 pm and we were on 

our way to the Soldier’s Reunion in Griswold IA. There 

were several class reunions and several of my friends 

from the Class of 56 were there. Even though they were 

a couple of years older, I still spent a lot of time with 

them during high school days. It was so good to just mill 

around in the city park and try and figure out the identity 

of several folks. 

We spent the night at my sister’s place and went to 

church with her in the morning. Again I was able to see 

many old friends. After lunch and a quick cat-nap I was 

on my way home. As we approached Des Moines the 

Ancient-ess uttered those fearful words. She needed to 

stop at Hobby Lobby. I cut a deal with her and stopped 

at Michael’s as it is just off of I-235. I put her on a time 

limit and she actually beat the limit. And best of all, she 

found what she needed. 

I did get in a couple of ball games this week. Wednesday 

night I covered the North Mahaska girls in their 

tourney opener. After a slow start, they broke the game 

open and ripped English Valleys 13-1. McKenzie Mitchell 

and Tara Smith each had long home runs for NM. I 

see that the Warhawks escaped Pekin Friday night by a 

10-9 score and they now face Danville Monday at Pekin. 

They are on track for a rematch with Lynnville-Sully in 

the Regional final. 

Thursday night I covered the Osky girls against a 

Norwalk team that had beaten the Indians 10-0 earlier 

in the year. This time Oskaloosa turned the tables with 

a 5-2 win. 

It is All Star break for the Major Leagues and I must 

remind folks that the Cardinals are in first place. I’m not 

sure how, but we will take it. And I clearly understand 

Capri Theatre 

New Sharon, IA 

July 15-17 

Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9 p.m 

Sunday 2:00 

Tickets Always $3.00 

G 

Cars 2 

Tri-County 

Cheerleaders are 

having a car wash on 

Sat., July 16 at 

Harden Funeral 

Chapel. 

10:00 - 3:00 

Free Will donation 

that there is a second half of the season yet to play. 

The Flubs are struggling big time and I look for some 

big shakeups in that organization. But Cub fans are ever 

loyal. There was an incident on our Montana trip that 

gave me a handle on Cub fans. We were at the Little 

Big Horn Battlefield and that day just happened to be the 

135th anniversary of the battle. There was a huge crowd 

there and I would guess that 80 percent or more were 

American Indians and they were having a great time. My 

point is that the American Indian, like the Cub fan will 

celebrate any victory no matter how long ago it was. 

Another highlight of our tour was a visit to the Birch 

Creek Hutterite Colony near Valier, MT. I had visited the 

colony myself and had lined up a visit and a lunch there 

for our group. We were so well received and those folks 

were so excited to have us come. They made our folks 

feel so welcome. 

The Hutterites practice the principles of the New 

Testament Church in forfeiting all their earthly possessions 

when they join the colony and then they have all 

things in common. The speak German and they teach 

their school children in German. Unlike the Amish, they 

use modern farming equipment and their dairy, hog barn, 

beef operation, poultry barn and storage barns are state 

of the art. There are 6000 acres of farm land in their colony 

and there are 41 colonies in Montana alone. The main 

crop is wheat as at harvest the golden waves of grain 

with snow capped mountains in the background make 

for a spectacular view. 

The school, the communal kitchen and their living 

quarters are spotless. They had a huge garden and everybody 

over six year of age works in some capacity. Those 

under six are kept in what they call kindergarten during 

the working day. 

The men dress in black and the ladies wear long 

dresses and identical bonnets. The children also wore a 

uniform and the little kids are very cute in their attire. 

The teenage girls dress the same as the women and they 

served our meal. After the meal they sang to us in German 

and their beautiful harmony sounded just like the 

Trapp Family Singers in the Sound of Music. 

This group is the hardest working group of people I 

had ever seen and their property shows it. Another thing 

that I noticed was that nobody was obese. They work it 

off. 

Let’s take a quick look at our yesterdays. 

75 years ago: July 14, 1936- Givin tops Rose Hill 

18-1 in 107 degree heat. Red Durham pitched a four hitter 

and fanned 15 while G. Harper had four hits and D. 

Baker and R. Baker each had three hits for Givin. 

50 years ago: July 8, 1961- Butch Kunkle fired a 

two-hitter and fanned 15 as the Osky Connie Mack team 

gave Williamsburg its first loss in South Central Six play. 

Larry Smith rapped a double and two singles and Keith 

Dinsmore poked a pair of singles to lead CM. 

25 years ago: July 12, 1986- Tri-County finishes 

with an 11-5 win over Montezuma. Eric Stein pitched 

the win and Jeff Foubert drove in four runs with a pair 

of doubles. July 12- North Mahaska’s Suzette Northcutt 

pitched a one-hitter, but Twin Cedars took a 2-0 win behind 

the two-hit pitching of Helen Ford. Melanie Brannen 

and Sharon Rouw had the NM hits. 

Have a great week and remember that we need the 

heat to make the corn grow. 

Weather Report 

by Cass Moore 

WC Storm Spotter 

Here is this week’s report 

Date High Low Precip 

7/5 no report 

7/6 no report 

7/7 83 69 

7/8 86 62 

7/9 85 64 

7/10 87 68 

7/11 no report 

Avg. High: 85, 

Low: 63 

New Life Fellowship 

A Family Worship Center 

14358 Hwy 22 South 

Keswick, Iowa 50136 

Pastor Chester Render 

Church Phone 319-738-3851 

Sunday Morning Worship Service 

10:00 a.m. 

And Children’s Church with 

Nursery Provided 

Wednesday Evening Teaching 

7:00 p.m. 

Living In The Word 

Wednesday Seal 7 Youth Group 

7:00 p.m. 

Grades 7-12 meets in the 

Fellowship Hall 

Every Third Saturday is Praise 

Night 7:00 p.m. 

You are welcome to visit or be a 

regular. 


Christian Church 

Pastor Frances Baumert 

“The Friendly Church 

Where Christ is Lord” 

July 17: Topic: Weeds 

O.T. Genesis 25:19-34 

Psalm 119:105-112 

N.T. Matthew 13:24-30, 26-43 

Romans 8:12-25 

July 24: Topic: Challenges 


Psalm 105:111 

N.T. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 

July 31: Topic: Best Known 

Miracle 


Psalm 17:1-7 

N.T. Matthew 14:13-21 

Romans 9:1-5

6 July 14, 2011 Community 

Fresh Fruit 

By: Phyllis Hall (printed in Daily Bread) 

I love the old photographs that are printed on the obituary page of our 

newspaper. “A grinning young man in a military uniform with words such 

as: “92 years old, fought for his country in WWII.” Or a young woman with 

sparkling eyes that reads: “89 years young, grew up on a farm in Kansas during 

the Depression.” The newspaper message is: “I wasn’t always old, you 

know.” 

Too often those who have had a long life feel sidelined when they reach 

their later years. Psalm 92, however, reminds us that no matter how old we 

are, we can have a fresh and fruitful life. Men and women who have been 

“planted” in the rich soil of God’s vineyard will continue to “bear fruit” and 

“be fresh and flourishing.” Jesus promised that “he who abides in me, and I 

in him, will continue to bear much fruit,” John 15:5. 

Yes, muscles may ache and joints hurt and life may slow down a bit, but 

inwardly we can be “renewed day by day,” Corinthians 4:16. 

I recently saw a T-shirt on a beautiful white haired woman that said, “I’m 

not 80; I’m 18 with 62 years experience.” No matter how old we get, we can 

still be young at heart, but with the benefit of a well-lived lifetime of knowledge 

and wisdom. 

We can be young in heart and mind. To others we can yet be kind, sing 

songs of praise to God through tears, and grow in grace through all our years. 

Faithfulness is God’s requirement; fruitfulness is His reward. 

Anniversary 

Announcement 

Hollands Celebrate 60 Years 

Dave & Lois Holand celebrated 

their 60th wedding anniversary 

on July 9th, 2011. The 

couple was united in marriage 

at the Christian Church in Oskaloosa 

Iowa. They are the parents 

of 3 sons, Tony(Karen)Holland of 

Carlyle IL, Kent(Deb)Holland of 

Washington, IA, and Jon Holland 

of Iowa City, IA. The also have 

4 grandchildren, Christopher & 

Stephanie of Carlyle, and Cassie 

& Michelle of Washington. 

Cards may be sent to Dave & 

Lois at 607 S. 9th Ave. Washington, 

IA 52353 

Amber Carruthers, Colleen Johnston and Halley Ogan help at CPS 

Thanks for reading 

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(641)622-3260 or 800-254-9928 

Hours of Operation: M-F 8-5, Sat. 8-12 

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Jennifer Leer 

and Morgan 

Duncan waxing 

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Jen’s Dance Camp was a 2-week camp that went from June 20 

through July 1 at Miss Jen’s Dance School in the What Cheer Paper 

Office. The dancers danced in both the What Cheer and Sigourney 

parades over the July 4th weekend. The participants were: McKenley 

Chittick, Kayla Renner, Chelsey Pfannebecker, Reagan Molyneux, 

Jennah Thomas, Taylor Dowd, Natalie Redlinger, Jaylynn Wenman, 

Lauren Molyneux, Josephine Moore, Graci Coble, Hannah Alderson, 

Abbey Hartwig, Grayce Williams and Macy Schmidt. Sara Maxwell 


Jen’s Dance Camp Participates in Parades 

helped with the dancers and also danced in the parade. 

Parade participants only (did not participate in the dance camp) 

were Sadie McKain and Ryleigh VanDenHeuval. 

The dancers walked and stopped to dance to R.O.C.K. in the 

U.S.A. They all had a great time. 

Several students are still practicing for the Bill Riley Talent Show at 

the Keokuk County Expo. 

Fall registration is August 8 at 4:30 p.m. 

Front Row-Jennifer Leer, Morgan Duncan, Amber Carruthers, Tiffany Heishman 

Middle Row-Jessie Maxwell, Hanna Acord 

Back Row-Allie Leer, Kate Watts, Macy Taylor, Shaye Strong, Halley Ogan, Hazel Kitzman, Macenzee Schwab, Colleen Johnston 

Not Pictured-Kaylin Hansen and Marissa Kolstee 

TC and TC-M Cheerleaders Clean Equipment to Raise Funds 

The TCM and Tri-County cheerleaders waxed the Terragator and a John 

Deere tractor at Crop Production Services in Gibson. The cheerleaders were 

getting the vehicles ready for the July 4th parades. CPS donated to the cheerleading 

programs last year. This was a service the cheerleaders have done 

in the past as fundraising ideas. The TCM and Tri-County cheerleaders appreciate 

the donations that CPS and Dean and Vicky Duncan have given over 

the past several years.

What Cheer Paper Community 

Kelsie Holeton, a 2011 junior at 

English Valleys High School 

Who Begins the 2011 Rein 

as the KC Expo Fair Queen... 

By Robin Handy, SNR Editor 

Six beautifully intelligent 

ladies are putting their best foot 

forward attempting to claim the 

crown and honor of being the 

2011 Keokuk County Expo Queen 

tonight (Thursday, July 14) night 

at the 35th anniversary of the KC 

Expo Fair. These young women 

have already had a very busy 

week, between their individual 

interviews with the judges last 

Sunday (July 10), participating in 

the Expo Fair and preparing their 

clothing ensemble for Thursday 

night, they’ve had little time 

to even worry about the ‘secret 

question’ they have yet to face in 

their bid for the 2011 crown. Ha! 

The dreaded ‘secret question’ 

not only provides the contestants 

an opportunity to share a bit of 

their individual personality with 

the audience and the panel of 

judges, it also allows the judges 

a glimpse in how the ladies are 

able to handle themselves on the 

fly. The question itself generally 

focuses on how they would 

positively project themselves 

into a situation or cause for the 

betterment of mankind. Piece of 

cake - right? Well...Good luck, 

ladies! 

Each of these young women 

are a vital part of the community; 

they each volunteer in many ways 

providing spirit and enthusiasm 

to their choosen organization 

Katie Allaman, a 2011 graduate 

from Keota High School 

Operation 

Stroke 

Jennifer Weber, a 2011 

graduate of Tri-County High 

School 

or cause. Join the KC Expo 

Board, Expo Fair Queen Contest 

organizers and the 2011 Expo Fair 

Queen Contest judges in these six 

ladies as they vye for the 2011 

crown: 

• Katie Allaman, a 2011 

graduate from Keota High School, 

• Taylor Bair, a 2011 graduate 

from Tri-County High School, 

• Autumn Barnhart, a 2011 

graduate of Sigourney High 

School, 

• Kelsie Holeton, a 2011 junior 

at English Valleys High School, 

• Sydney Patterson, a 2011 


School and 

• Jennifer Weber, a 2011 

graduate of Tri-County High 

School. 

Each new queen brings her 

own peresonality to the crown 

during her rein. 2010 KC Expo 

Fair Queen, Carolyn Holm said, 

“It has been an honor and a 

privilege to be the 2010 Keokuk 

County Expo Queen. As I think 

back about all I have experienced 

at the Keokuk County Expo it is 

just amazing. The Expo Fair has 

always been one of the highlights 

of my summer to hang out with 

my fair friends and show my 

projects.” 

Contestants must be 16 years 

old and not more than 21 years by 

Aug. 11 (first day of the 2011 Iowa 

State Fair). They must never have 

Sydney Patterson, a 2011 


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Taylor Bair, a 2011 graduate 

from Tri-County High School 

been married or have children. A 

county fair queen must reside in 

the county she represents or an 

adjoining county if the majority 

of her activities are in the county 

she represents. Each contestant 

must be an active member of at 

least one service organization 

in her community, such as a 

church group, Girl Scouts or 4-H. 

Eligibility is not limited to 4-H 

membership. 

Holm said, “As the queen I 

handed out ribbons to all the 4-H 

and FFA exhibitors. I also handed 

out trophies at the Figure 8 races 

and rode in the parades around 

the county. One of my favorite 

memories of being queen was 

going to the Gwen Sebastian 

concert, because I loved dancing 

and singing along with her.” 

The 2011 Keokuk County 

Expo Fair Queen Contest winner 

advances to the Iowa State Fair 

(attendance Tuesday, Aug. 9 

through the early evening of 

Saturday, Aug. 13). “Representing 

the Keokuk County Expo Fair 

at the Iowa State Fair was a 

wonderful experience,” said 

Holm. “I met lots of great girls I 

still keep in touch with. While at 

the Iowa State Fair I was kept busy 

with going to stage appearances 

and went to many different 

workshops. Going to the state fair 

is an experience that I will never 

forget!” 

Autumn Barnhart, a 2011 


School 

TC Baseball 

Hosts 

Iowa Valley 

The Tri-County baseball team played 

host to the Iowa Valley Tigers on 

July 6th. The Tigers won by a final 

of 17-9. Skyler Purdy pitched 1 2/3 

innings striking out 1 and allowing 3 

hits. Colton Molyneux pitched 4 2/3 

innings striking out 1 and allowing 

13 hits. Spencer Steinke pitched 2/3 

innings striking out 1 and allowing 

3 hits. Jake Brumbaugh was 3 for 4 

with 2 doubles, 1 RBI and 1 stolen 

base. William Corrick was 1 for 3 

with 1 RBI. Colton Molyneux was 

1 for 4 with a double, 1 RBI and 1 

stolen base. Skyler Purdy was 1 for 

4, Kadon Foubert was 1 for 2 with 2 

RBIs, Levi Ryals was 1 for 3 with 1 

RBI and 1 stolen base 

2011 Keokuk County 

Expo Fair Events Promise Fun 

Thanks for reading! 

TC Trojans Host Keota Eagles 

The Tri-County Trojans hosted the Keota Eagles on July 5th. The Eagles 

took the 10-6 win. Nick Watts pitched 5 innings for the Trojans striking out 

4 and allowing 13 hits. Spencer Steinke pitched 2 innings striking out 3 and 

allowing 3 hits. Levi Ryals was 2 for 2, Spencer Steinke was 2 for 4, William 

Corrick was 1 for 4 with a stolen base, Colton Molyneux was 1 for 4, 

Skyler Purdy was 1 for 4, Kadon Foubert was 1 for 3, Jake Brumbaugh was 

1 for 4 with 2 RBIs, Nick Watts was 1 for 4 with 1 RBI, Austin Blythe was 

1 for 4 with 1 RBI 

The Lady Trojans played at Keota. The Lady Trojans came away with 

the 9-6 win. Emilee Hynick pitched for Tri-County striking out 3 and allowing 

7 hits. Gabby Bethke was 2 for 4 with a double, Kacy Brumbaugh 

was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 1 RBI and 1 stolen base, Kate Watts was 2 for 5 

with 1 RBI, Teresa Ahlberg was 1 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 stolen base, Kylie 

Davis was 1 for 4, Ashley Ehret was 1 for 4, Alexis Little was 1 for 5 with 1 

RBI, Taylor Moore was 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs, Laura Steinke was 1 for 4 with 

a double 

The 2011 Keokuk County Expo 4-H and FFA Fair in Sigourney will be 

held from July 12 – 17, 2011. The carnival rides will be available Thursday 

through Saturday. 

Tuesday, July 12, the Sigourney Library will be presenting “Wheel of 

Fortune and games” in the Commercial Building from 6 – 8 p.m. for all ages. 

Wednesday, July 13, the Expo will hold a coloring contest in the Commercial 

Building at 3 p.m. 

Thursday, July 14, all open class entries are to be checked in my noon. 

Bingo will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Exhibit Building. The Bill 

Riley Talent Show will start at 6 p.m. in the Commercial Building and the 

2011 Keokuk County Expo Queen Contest to follow with the live auction of 

the 4-H Flower Planters during the Queen Judging. 

Friday, July 15, Bingo will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the 

Exhibit Building. The Gwen Sebastian Concert will start at 8:00 p.m. with 

gates open at 6:00 p.m. 

Saturday, July 16, will host several kids’ events starting with the Kiddie 

Farmer Parade during the Beef Cattle show break. The Baby Show will start 

at 1:00 p.m. in the Commercial Building. Bingo will be from 1:00 p.m. to 

2:30 p.m. Youth Scavenger Hunt will start at 1:30 p.m. in the Livestock 

Arena area. The Pie Eating contest will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Commercial 

Building, Barnyard Billy will be around when the Kids Figure 8 Race Care 

Rides start around 5:30 p.m. with the Figure 8 Races to start at 6:30 p.m. 

Open Class exhibits are released on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon on July 

17. 

For complete details on the 2011 Keokuk County Expo, please pick up an 

Expo Fairbook at the Extension office in Sigourney or check out our website 

at www.expokeokukco.com. 

2011 Keokuk County Expo 

4-H and FFA Fair Events 

The 2011 Keokuk County Expo 4-H and FFA Fair in Sigourney will be 

held from July 12 – 17, 2011. 4-H and FFA members will be busy with many 

different project events. Listed below are the 4-H and FFA scheduled event 

and activities times to come and see the Expo fair. 

Tuesday, July 12 will start with the 4-H and Klover Kids exhibits Conference 

judging. The Round Bale Decorating contest will be completed by 

5 p.m. The 4-H Communications project area of Educational Presentations, 

Share the Fun and Extemporaneous Speaking begins at 4 p.m. in the Commercial 

Building. 

Wednesday, July 13 from 7 a.m. until noon is livestock entry time. The 

first livestock show will start at 12:30 p.m. with the 4-H Dog Obedience/ 

Agility Show. At 3:00 p.m. is the Pet Show in the Exhibit Hall and at 4 p.m. 

is the 4-H/FFA Tug-A-War Contest, and at 6:00 p.m. will be the 4-H/FFA 

Barbeque with the Ag Olympics to follow at the track. 

Thursday, July 14 starts at 8 a.m. with the 4-H/FFA Horse Show in the 

Horse Arena. The 4-H/FFA Poultry Show will start at 3:30 p.m. with the 

Rabbit Show to follow near the cage area. The 4-H Clothing Style Show 

will start approximately at 6:45 p.m. during the judging of the Bill Riley Talent 

Show contest in the Commercial Building. The “Senior” 4-H and FFA 

Members along with Recognition of Iowa State Fair Exhibitors will honored 

following the Style Show and before the Expo Queen Contest. 

Friday, July 15 is another full day of competition starting at 8:00 a.m. 

with the 4-H/FFA Swine Show; at 2 p.m. will be the 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle 

and Dairy Goat Show; at 3 p.m. is the 4-H/FFA Sheep and Meat Goat Show; 

at 5:45 p.m. is the Klover Kids Bottle Bucket Lamb and Calf Show; and at 

6:00 p.m. is the 4-H Bottle Bucket Lamb, Goat and Calf show. 

Saturday, July 16 starts with the 4-H/FFA Cattle Show at 8:00 a.m. and 

the 4-H Communication Working Exhibits projects at 3:00 p.m. in the Commercial 

Building. 

Sunday, July 17 at 10 a.m. all exhibits are released. 

2011 Keokuk County Expo 

Open Class Events 

The 2011 Keokuk County Expo 4-H and FFA Fair is July 12 – 17, 2011. 

“Lovin’ It – Expo 2011” fair theme is trying Special Open Classes. They are 

the “Cupcake Contest”; “Decorate a Cap or Hat”; “Prettiest Cake Contest”; 

“Lego Building Contest”; “Most Unusual Vegetable”; “Barn Quilt Blocks”; 

“Trash to Treasures” and “Decorated Garden Gate or Yard Art”. Also remember 

to enter your projects in the special “Farm Gadget” show. 

In the regular Open Class entries can be brought in ten different Divisions 

consisting of Culinary, Textiles, Floriculture, Art, Photography, Crafts, 

Fruits and Vegetables, Grains, Seeds and Grasses and My Collections. “Best 

of Show” and “Best of Class” rosette ribbons will be awarded by selection 

of the judges. 

All divisions of the open class and special open class entries including 

Floriculture are to be checked in on Thursday, July 14 in the Expo Exhibit 

hall from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Keokuk County Expo fair books can be 

picked up in the Extension office in Sigourney for more details or check out 

the Keokuk County Expo website at www.expokeokukco.com. 

July 14, 2011 7 

Pump Up the 

Antioxidants 

at the 2011 KC 

Expo Fair 

By Robin Handy, SNR Editor 

Patrons of the 2011 Keokuk 

County Expo Fair, July 12-17, may 

rejeuvinate themselves with free* 

Aronia Berry Smoothies in addition 

to discovering information on how 

to potenitally improve daily life and 

individual health. 

Keota Eagle Foods is sponsoring 

the free* Aronia Berry Smoothies 

along with Levi Lyle’s new business, 

L.I.F.E. (Levi’s Indigenous 

Fruit Enterprises) at the Aronia 

Berry Booth. The aronia berries are 

all locally grown, but what is an 

aronia berry? 

A: An aronia berry is a very 

dark berry similar in look to a blueberry, 

it is packed full with antioxidants 

and it is native to the United 

States and sturdy enough to survive 

as an Iowa crop. 

Research has shown aronia has 

more antioxidant power than other 

fruits including grapes, elderberries, 

blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, 

blackberries, prunes, cherries, 

bananas, oranges, apples and 

pears. Studies have shown antioxidants 

help reduce the risk for 

cancer, heart disease, inflammation, 

diabetes, bacterial infections and 

neurological diseases in humans. 

They also slow the aging process. 1 

* The exact time for free 

smoothies was undertermined at 

press time, but check the SNR 

Facebook page daily or listen to the 

announcements at the fairgrounds 

for the times when the free Aronia 

Berry Smoothies are available. 

1 From article titled ‘Aronia - A 

New Crop for Iowa’ on 3/4/2009 

by Eldon Everhart, Iowa State 

University Extension. 

Keokuk Co. Fair & Expo 

Special Section will be coming out 

soon!! Don’t miss your chance 

to be included. 

• Ads congratulating winners 

are available is a variety of sizes 

• Inserted in What Cheer, Sigourney 

and Keota papers 

• Special rate 

Contact Mendy in What Cheer or 

Ken in Sigourney

8 July 14, 2011 

Kacy Brumbaugh 

throws to first to get 

the out 

Teresa Ahlberg throws to first 

By Jason Delong 

STAFF WRITER 

Clean out your attics, closets and lock boxes, because the Treasure 

Hunters Roadshow is coming to Oskaloosa. Roadshow 

specialists are in town next week examining gold and silver jewelry, 

old coins and more. 

While the Roadshow will accept anything that’s old and valuable, 

they will be focusing on: gold and silver coins made before 

1965, military items, fine art, musical instruments, pocket and 

wrist watches. Scrap gold is expected to be a popular category 

next week due to soaring gold prices. 

Buyers for the Roadshow have noticed a tremendous increase 

in the amount of gold coming to the shows, and for good reason. 

Record gold prices have Roadshow guests cashing in on broken 

or outdated jewelry with our fair and honest purchase offers. 

The Roadshow encourages anyone planning a visit to take a minute 

and examine their jewelry box or their lock box at the bank 

and gather anything that is gold. If a guest is not sure if something 

is gold, bring it anyway and the Roadshow staff will test it 

for free. Other gold items of interest include gold coins, gold 

ounces, gold proof sets and dental gold. 

Other types of items Roadshow specialists hope to see include 

vintage guitars. Ryan Krushas, one of the Roadshow’s instru- 

WHAT WE BUY 

Trenton Steinke catches a ball in 

the outfield 

“U.S. COINS MADE BEFORE 1965 ARE THE MOST SOUGHT 

AFTER BY COLLECTORS. COINS MADE BEFORE 1965 ARE 

90% SILVER, AND VALUABLE BECAUSE OF EITHER THE 

SILVER CONTENT OR EVEN MORE VALUABLE IF ONE 

HAPPENS TO BE A RARE DATE.” 

COINS Any and all coins made before 1965, all conditions wanted! 

William Corrick makes contact 

Zach Kitzman catching against EV 

Community 

TC Baseball 

Travels to Belle Plaine 

The Tri-County baseball team played at Belle Plaine on July 1st. The Plainsmen 

got the 12-2 win. Nick Watts pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowed 4 hits. 

Spencer Steinke pitched 1 2/3 innings striking out 1 and allowing 9 hits. 

Skyler Purdy was 2 for 3, Colton Molyneux was 1 for 3, Levi Ryals was 1 

for 2, Nick Watts was 1 for 2 with a triple and a stolen base 

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ment specialists, spoke about some of the top guitars getting 

great offers. “Old Gibsons and Fenders are in big demand right 

now,” said Krushas, “vintage amps too. We also buy violins, 

mandolins, woodwinds – if it plays it pays!” Timepiece specialist 

Jeff Ford adds, “Watches are hot! We recently paid over $2,500 

for an old Hamilton pocket watch. And we are buying all types 

of high-end wrist watches too. Brands like Rolex, Tiffany and 

Chopard are very desirable to collectors. And the finest Swiss 

timepiece in the world, Patek Philippe, just earned a happy seller 

$42,000.” 

When specialist Tom Fuller was asked what he enjoyed most 

about working at the Roadshow, he was quick to answer, “Old 

Above—Roadshow specialist, Mike Delong, sits with a 

gentleman who is eagerly anticipating the assesment of his 

collectibles. 

GOLD & SILVER PRICES AT 40 YEAR HIGH for platinum, gold and silver: broken jewelry, 

dental gold, old coins, pocket watches, Krugerrands, gold bars, etc. 

JEWELRY Gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, all types of stones and metals, 

rings, bracelets, necklaces, early costume jewelry, broken jewelry, etc. 

WRIST & POCKET WATCHES Rolex, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Cartier, Philippe, Ebel, Waltham, Swatch, Elgin, Bunn Special, 

Railroad, Illinois, Hamilton, all others. 

GUITARS & OTHER INSTRUMENTS Fender, Gibson, Martin, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, amps, saxophones, wood winds, and all 

others. 

MILITARY ITEMS & SWORDS Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, etc: swords, badges, clothes, photos, medals, 

knives, gear, letters. The older the swords, the better. 


ROADSHOW COMES TO OSKALOOSA NEXT WEEK! 

WE BUY SCRAP 

GOLD & GOLD 

JEWELRY 

coins and paper currency — for as long as I can remember, I 

have been fascinated with collecting coins. I would go through 

the change in my parents’ grocery store, looking for rare dates 

and errors. Once, I found a silver quarter that I sold for $300. 

Not bad for an 8 year old.” 

Fuller went on to explain that any U.S. coins made before 

1965 are the most sought after by collectors. Coins made before 

1965 are 90% silver, and valuable because of either the silver 

content or even more valuable if one happens to be a rare date. 

Fuller explained, “We help people sort through their coins for 

unique dates. We buy all types of coins at the Roadshow — from 

wheat pennies to buffalo nickels, and from single coins to entire 

truckloads. See you at the Roadshow.” 

CHECK IT OUT! 

WHO TREASURE HUNTERS 

ROADSHOW 

WHAT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO 

SELL THEIR COLLECTIBLES 

WHERE PENN CENTRAL MALL 

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WHEN JULY 19TH - 23RD 

Gabby Bethke makes the 

catch in centerfield at HLV 

Lady Trojans Finish Off 

Season in First Round 

The Lady Trojans hosted a first round district game against Montezuma 

on July 6th. The Bravettes took the 11-1 win. Emilee Hynick pitched 4 2/3 

innings striking out 3 and allowing 9 hits. Gabby Bethke was 2 for 3, Teresa 

Ahlberg was 1 for 3, Kylie Davis was 1 for 2, Alexis Little was 1 for 3 

The Lady Trojans finished the season with a record of 9-24. 

More Sports on Page 7. 

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