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The What Cheer Paper 

Official Newspaper for What Cheer, Delta, Keswick, Keokuk County & T-C Schools 

Volume 7, Number 47 Thursday, November 25, 2010 75 cents per copy 

Hammes Represents 

Keokuk County for 

Volunteer of the Year 2010 

Jeanette Hammes has been chosen 

to represent Keokuk County 

Hospice as the Volunteer of the 

Year for 2010. She was recognized 

at the Hospice and Palliative Care 

Association of Iowa Annual Conference 

in Ames, on Nov. 2nd. Gentle, 

kindhearted, and always willing are 

words that describe Jeanette and her 

service to Keokuk County Hospice. 

She has been a devoted hospice 

volunteer since 1989. Her compassionate 

presence with patients has 

always been appreciated. Jeanette 

also works in the hospice office, 

takes donated gowns and bedding 

home and washes them, attends 

inservices faithfully, and is also a 

part of the Keokuk County Hospice 

Auxiliary. 

Keswick local named 

second team all-conference 

Central College defensive back 

Ryan Schmidt, a junior from Keswick, 

has been named a second team 

All-Iowa Conference selection, one 

of 13 Dutch players receiving 2010 

all-league football recognition Friday. 

The Tri-County High School 

graduate was second in tackles for 

the Dutch with 54, including 33 solos, 

with three tackles for loss. He 

also had one sack for a loss of eight 

yards and seven break-ups. 

Central compiled an 8-2 overall 

record with a 6-2 conference 

mark, good for a third-place finish. 

The Dutch are ranked No. 24 in the 

AFCA Division III coaches’ poll and 

have not had a losing season since 

1960. 

Another New Sign 

Welcoming Visitors to What Cheer 

Thanks to Carmen and Kathrym Maxwell, visitors are now welcomed 

byt he four churches in What Cheer. This sign announces the four 

churches and welcomes all to worship there. What Cheer appreciates 

the gift! 

Toys for Tots Time 

As the holiday season begins to draw near, you can be sure that the local 

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots is gearing up for this year’s campaign. 

Since 1947, Marines have been making Christmas wishes come true 

for needy children. 

This is the fourth year that Toys for Tots will be in New Sharon, and once 

again the community is needed to make a difference in the lives of the less 

fortunate children in the community. The number of children that will benefit 

from this is unknown, but the need is great, and you can help in one of the 

following ways: You may drop your toys into the boxes located in our local 

churches and area businesses. 

You can drop your spare change in the Toys for Tots pails located at other 

local businesses. If you would like to make a financial contribution, you may 

make your check payable to Toys for Tots and mail it to the New Sharon Assembly 

of God Church, 208 East Maple. Your tax exempt contribution will 

be used to purchase toys. 

Toys will be given to children ranging in age from infancy to teen. You 

can drop off your toy any time between now and December 15. 

LaVerne De Boef, Toys for Tots Assistant Coordinator, stated “If you are 

in need of help this Christmas season, we want to be there for you. You 

can contact the New Sharon Assembly of God church at 641-637-2575 by 

December 15. To better serve you, please provide parent or guardian name, 

name and gender of child/children, ages and contact number. We are asking 

you to help send the needy children of our community a message of hope this 

Christmas through the gift of a new toy.” 

Toy pick-up day will be Saturday, December 18 from 9:00 am – noon at 

the New Sharon Assembly of God church. 

Keokuk County farmer David Jones (fifth from left), Dr Dave Jones, Agri-King nutritionist (fourth from right and Agri-King representatives held 

a farm tour for visitors from the United Kingdom. 

UK farmers visit farms in United States 

By David Jones, Keokuk County Farm Bureau voting delegate 

This past month my farm was invaded. No, not by Asian beetles or box 

elder bugs but by a group of farmers from the United Kingdom. 

With some help from Agri-King Feeds, this group came on their own to 

tour some farms in the United States. I had the pleasure of hosting one of 

their tours. Other stops in the area were at Jim Sterling’s farm and Stanton 

Long’s farm. 

As we discussed my operation and how things were done, one comment 

I heard was, “that sounds like home.” They were not used to so much corn 

products in the cattle’s ration, i.e. ground corn, silage, and distillers. They 

use more grass and barley-type products. The difference being the growing 

season and weather. With their winter around 32 degrees F it is always wet 

Iowa Newspaper Association announces 

award honoring legendary coach Ed Thomas 

The Iowa Newspaper Association is pleased to announce the creation of 

the Ed Thomas Mr. Football Award presented by the Iowa Newspaper Association. 

The award will be presented annually, recognizing a high school 

football player who has demonstrated excellent performance on the football 

field and exemplary character in all aspects of life. 

Candidates for the Ed Thomas Mr. Football Award presented by the 

Iowa Newspaper Association will be the six players chosen as captains of 

their respective classes through the INA All-State football selection voting. 

Candidates will go through an interview process with members of the INA 

All-State Committee, culminating with the presentation of the award to the 

selected athlete at his school awards ceremony next spring. 

The award, which will first be presented for the 2010 football season, 

memorializes long-time Aplington-Parkersburg teacher and football coach 

Ed Thomas who was tragically killed in 2009. Thomas had coached 37 years 

of Aplington-Parkersburg Falcon football and won two state titles and a total 

of 292 games. He is credited with having coached four current NFL players, 

which is the most per capita of any high school in the nation. He was also 

instrumental in rallying the town of Parkersburg into rebuilding its football field after a devastating 2008 tornado. 

Thomas stressed character above all else to his athletes and students and prioritized the three main areas of his 

life: faith, family and football. In fact, he was quoted as saying, “If all I have taught you is how to block and tackle, 

then I have failed you as a coach.” 

The Iowa Newspaper Association is a group of 300-plus daily and weekly newspapers, working together to provide 

the citizens of Iowa with information and leadership for today and far into the 21st century. Through the INA’s 

All-State program, Iowa sports writers annually choose the state’s best high school athletes to be members of the elite 

INA All-State teams in football, girls basketball, boys basketball and baseball. 

Post Prom 

Needs You 

There will be a post prom meeting 

November 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the 

TC cafeteria. Please bring ideas. 

All parents interested in helping 

are welcome. 

and dreary so they place livestock on floors and barns and use lots of bedding. 

They weren’t sure how our cattle could get along so well on frozen 

ground. 

The biggest difference between our operations is the regulations which 

in their words “we don’t wish on anyone.” All farmers are regulated on 

manure, buildings, equipment, and livestock. Because of BSE all cattle are 

required to have a “passport”. It records the history of each animal. The 

farm secretary has nearly a full-time job just doing the paperwork. 

After talking with them it made the work we do as Farm Bureau members, 

to help unnecessary regulations, seem more important than ever. 

In summary, our operations share a lot in common: size, livestock, government, 

regulations, and competition to name a few. I guess farming is farming 

no matter in which part of the world you live. 

Annual Christmas 

Store and Cookie 

Walk Continue at 

WC UMC 

It is that time of year again when 

we all need to think about those less 

fortunate than ourselves. The What 

Cheer United Methodist Church is 

looking for your help! 

They need gifts to fill the Christmas 

Store. All gifts should have a retail 

value of $5 - $7. To donate contact 

church office at 541-634-2205. If no 

one is in the office, please leave your 

name and number and we’ll get back 

to you. The store will be open Saturdays, 

December 4th and 11th from 

9:00 am to noon. It is for anyone 

needing help with Christmas shopping. 

Parents can buy 2 gifts per 

child per household. Children can 

buy 1 gift per parent. Grandparents 

will be welcome to shop on the second 

Saturday. They may buy 1 gift 

per grandchild up to a maximum of 

5 gifts. 

The annual Cookie Walk is Sunday, 

December 5th. Those UMC 

members will be out covering the 

community between 8:00 and church 

time taking a bag of cookies to every 

home in town. 

Weather Report 

by Cass Moore 

WC Storm Spotter 

Here is this week’s report: 

Date High Low Precip 

11/16 50 23 

11/17 42 29 

11/18 36 23 

11/19 47 25 

11/20 39 22 

11/21 56 36 Tr. rain 

11/22 53 34 .10” rain 

Avg. High: 47, Low: 28 

Dinner and a Show at 

This Month’s Sunday Supper 

Sunday, December 12 at 4:00 pm, the What Cheer United Methodist 

Church will be holding their Christmas Program featuring elementary and 

pre-school grades, plus Jr/Sr High Classes performing the play, “The Christmas 

Story.” 

Immediately following the program, join us downstairs for our Christmas 

Dinner Party. The church will be providing sandwiches and drinks. Desserts 

and salads are pot-luck. Come prepared to eat, sing, and enjoy the true spirit 

and meaning of Christmas. 

Special Invitation is given to members of the community who visit us 

monthly for our regular Sunday Night Suppers.

2 November 25, 2010 

Sign-Up For Share Food, 

Christmas Meal Available 

The regular sign-up day for Sigourney Share Food is held at the courthouse 

lobby in Sigourney on Wed., Dec. 1 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sign-up for 

the next month may be done distribution day at St. Mary’s hall. 

Two hours of community service is required for each unit of food 

bought. 

The distribution day is on Sat., Dec. 18 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in Sigourney 

at St. Mary’s Gym. Since the food is perishable, failure to pick up units of 

food on time will cause it to be distributed to others. No refund or credit can 

be given. Volunteer help is always needed on distribution day. 

Share’s Christmas Dinner Package features a six-pound boneless, honey 

ham, potatoes, green beans and dinner rolls, fresh produce assortment including 

apples, oranges, pears, carrots and celery. A dessert will complete 

the meal. Beginning Nov. 20th, families can place their orders through their 

local volunteer site or online. The order deadline for this package is Fri., 

Dec. 3 for pickup on Sat., Dec. 18. 

Online orders are accepted beginning on the dates listed above at www. 

shareiowa.org. 

If there are any questions contact Marcella Redlinger at 641-635-2060. 

For more information call 1-800-344-1107. 

Court Records 

REAL ESTATE 

Howard E. Bower and Rita A. Bower to Patrick Pfannebecker and Sue 

Pfannebecker, 36-76-12. 

Ronald H. Seitsinger and Nancy A. Seitsinger and David Seitsinger, POA 

to Seitsinger LLC, 23-77-10. 

Roger A. Moore and Becky J. Moore to Roger A. Moore and Becky J. 

Moore, 12-77-13. 

Roger A. Moore and Becky J. Moore to Roger A. Moore, RevTr. and 

Becky J. Moore, RevTr. and Roger A. Moore, TrTe. and Becky J. Moore, 

TrTe., 12-77-13. 

Bank of New York Mellon and Bank of New York, TrTe. and C W A B S 

Inc. and Asset Backed Certificates Series 2005-17 to William James, HAR- 

OPHA-13-09, HAR-OPHA-13-10, HAR-OPHA-13-11. 

Philip J. Buschmann and Cyrena A. Buschmann to Larry J. Deitrich, 

SIG-OPSG-08-01PT. 

Mark Allen McBee and Leslie McBee and Eva Lenhart and Michael Lenhart 

to Eva Lenhart and Michael Lenhart, 28-74-12. 

Cathie J. Landers to Connie L. 

Carver, SIG-OPSG-OL26PT. 

Colleen Elizabeth Shipley to Ray 

P. Gudith and Donna S. Gudith, WC- 

ORVL-05-02, WC-ORVL-05-03, 

WC-ORVL-05-04. 

Catherine Valerie Burdock to Jeffrey 

Lynn Burdock, 16-76-12. 

Lynn Rumer and Betty Rumer 

to Ronald Gerald Denison and Joy 

Louann Denison, THO-OPTH-04-01, 

THO-OPTH-04 Alley PT. 

Gloria Bestland and Arthur Allen 

Bestland to Arthur A. Bestland, 14- 

77-10. 

TICKETS 

Lee C. Brinning, Coralville, speed, 

(6-10 over). 

Sheri M. Espe, Sigourney, failure 

to maintain control. 

Angela M. Hotz, Lone Tree, 

speed, (6-10 over). 

Tara T. Eldredge, What Cheer, operation 

without registration. 

Betty B. Moeller, Cedar Rapids, 


Nina M. Brawner, Cedar Rapids, 


Patrick M. Vignaroli, Des Moines, 

failure to comply with safety reg/ 

rules. 

Rodney D. Dumont, Wellman, 


Karly P. Kling, Washington, 


Joseph E. Gordon, New Sharon, 


Tyler J. Snakenberg, Sigourney, 

seatbelt violation. 

Adrianne L. Thomas, What Cheer, 


Bryan C. Martin, Parnell, speed, 

(1-5 over). 

Brock P. Adrian, South English, 


Colin J. Hewett, North English, 


Robert S. Pilger, Bettendorf, 


Lisa R. Shepard, Albia, speed, 

(1-5 over). 

Jennifer M. Weber, Keswick, 


Dennis P. Moyer, Oskaloosa, 


Clark J. Oldham, New Sharon, 

seatbelt violation. 

Jessica Spears, Sigourney, driving 

while license denied or suspended 

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Co m m u n i t y 

Nov. 25-26 ~ TC No School for Thanksgiving Break 

Nov. 29 Tri-County Post Prom Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. Need help and ideas 

for post prom. 

Nov. 30 ~ TOPS meet at 4:30 p.m. in the Keokuk County Extension Services 

office, 102 E Washington St., Sigourney. 

~ (G/B) Varsity B-ball vs. English Valleys at Thornburg at 6:00 

Dec. 2 ~ Second financial aid meeting for students and parents 

~ TC-M Varsity WRESTLING at Montezuma at 6:00 

~ Girls JH B-ball vs. Sigourney at Thornburg at 4:15 

Dec. 3 ~ (G/B) Varsity B-ball at Victor at 6:00 

~ TC-M Varsity WRESTLING at Brooklyn at 6:00 

~ Girls JH B-ball at North English at 4:15 

Dec. 4 ~ TC-M Varsity WRESTLING at Montezuma at 10:00 

Dec. 6 ~ JV B-ball at North English at 6:00 

~ Girls JH B-ball at Keota at 4:15 

Dec. 7 ~ TOPS meet at 4:30 p.m. in the Keokuk County Extension Services 


~ (G/B) Varsity B-ball vs. Belle Plaine at Thornburg at 6:00 

~ TC-M JV WRESTLING at Belle Plaine at 4:15 

Dec. 10 ~ (G/B) Varsity B-ball at Keota at 6:00 

~ Girls JH B-ball at Sigourney at 4:15 

Dec. 11 ~ Santa at What Cheer Fire Dept. @ 10:00 a.m. 

~ Santa at Delta City Hall 1:00 p.m. 

~ TC-M Varsity WRESTLING at Thornburg at 10:00 

Dec. 13 ~ (2 G) Varsity B-ball vs. Iowa Valley at Thornburg at 6:00 

~ (2 B) Varsity B-ball at Marengo at 6:00 

~ (2 G) JV B-ball vs. Iowa Valley at Thornburg at 6:00 

~ (2 B) JV B-ball at Marengo at 6:00 

Dec. 14 ~ TOPS meet at 4:30 p.m. in the Keokuk County Extension Services 


~ (G/B) Varsity B-ball at Brooklyn at 6:00 

~ (G/B) JV B-ball at Brooklyn at 6:00 

~ TC-M Varsity WRESTLING at Clarke at 5:30 

Dec. 17 ~ (G/B) Varsity B-ball vs. Sigourney at Thornburg at 6:00 

~ TC-M Varsity WRESTLING at Bloomfield 

~ TC-M JV WRESTLING at Sigourney at 4:15 

Dec. 18 ~ TC-M Varsity WRESTLING at Sully at 9:00 

Dec. 20 ~ JV B-ball vs. HLV at Thornburg at 6:00 

~ TC-M JV WRESTLING at Sully at 4:15 

~ Girls JH B-ball at North Mahaska at 4:15 

Dec. 21 ~ TC-M Varsity WRESTLING at Marengo at 5:00 


November 24: Clarissa Bowers and Genny Coppersmith 

Novmber 25: Gary Ferns, Kelly Kapple and Sidney Kitzman 

Novmber 26: Chip Schultz, Doris Stephenson, Kenneth Behrens and Lindsey 

Gatton 

November 27: Chuck Lockard, Dominick Coats, Levi Vink, Margaret Schultz 

and Tyler Thomas 

November 28: Alex Fowler, Brian Kitzman, Erin Riffel, Jane Burdock- 

Nusbaum and Mason Podruchny 

November 29: Beth Peitzman, Garrison McFarlan and Rita Christner 

November 30: Heidi Thomas, Jean Harris and Raif Axmear 

December 1: Travis Molyneux 

December 2: Colleen Shipley, Doug Arndt, Duncan Wright and Sandra 

George 

December 3: Cindy Pringle and Renee Mohr 

December 4: Jessica Burger 

December 5: Craig Barnard, Ryan Kirby, Serena Erwin and Tony McAdams 

December 6: Caitlin Kruse, Connie Kappleand Katlynn Fogle 

December 7: Bryan Ewing, Colt Brumbaugh, Jim Striegel 

December 8: Debbie Decker, Elizabeth Wiese, Jacey Thomas, Kaylee 

Edwards, Lucas Roland and Renee Gauley 

Senior 

Meal Site 

This meal is offered on a contribution basis for persons 60 years of age and 

over and their spouse of any age. Please contribute what you can to allow us 

to continue to serve you. Participants under 60 years of age must pay full cost 

of the meal as posted at the meal site. Milk, Whole Wheat and Whole Grain 

Bread/Muffins, and Margarine are offered with all meals. This menu provides 

a general balanced diet that meets the RDA’s/RIA’s for adults. In addition, 

Frozen, or Shelf Stable meals can be provided for evenings, weekends and 

holidays, etc. on a contribution basis as stated above. Responsibility for 

compliance with any dietary restrictions rests with the participant. 

NOTE: Menus are subject to change. Be sure to check with your local 

Senior Center/Meal Site for menu changes and reservations one day in 

advance. 

Friday, November 26: ALL MEAT SITES CLOSED FOR 

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND! 

Monday, November 29: Pork Cutlet, Sweet Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts w/ 

Cheese, Blushing Pears 

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Deadline for all ads and 

submissions to the WCP is 

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The Christmas movies have begun on TV. Sunday evening we watched 

“Elf”. Next Saturday evening I want to watch the movies “Mrs. Miracle” 

and “Call Me Mrs. Miracle”. I read the book “Mrs. Miracle” a few months 

ago and now I want to see the movie. 

Karen and Alva Calvert enjoyed having grandkids, Owen, Rob, and Ava 

Lillis, at their house last weekend. Melinda Calvert is enjoying her Thanksgiving 

break. She attends The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. 

The scrapbookers and card makers got together last Saturday at Jen Henry’s 

house. Those attending were Phyllis Rauch, Lareta Sanders, Andrea Loving, 

and Mollie Loving. We enjoyed cheeseburger chowder for lunch. 

Andrea and I attended the Liberty Leader’s 4-H meeting Sunday afternoon 

at the South English fire station. The window display made by our club for 

National 4-H Week received first place in Keokuk County. Our club received 

the Governor’s Award for cleaning up trash along Highway 22/149 for the 

past ten years. The Christmas party to be held in Dec. was planned. Lexie 

Moore and Andrea Loving gave a presentation on making edible Christmas 

ornaments. 

Marvin and Doris Freeborn celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on 

Nov. 22. 

The post office will be closed on Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving 

Day. 

Have a nice Thanksgiving everyone. 

Memories of an 

Iowa Farm Girl 

By: Jane Green Larson 

When I was a junior at the What Cheer High School and finally old 

enough to get a driver’s license, Mom decided it would be best to purchase 

a new car. So we went to the Hemsley Garage in What Cheer. She wanted a 

car that was dependable. She talked with a man known to all of us, Wesley 

Thomas (Rhonda and Brenda’s dad) at the Thomas Grocery. While in What 

Cheer one day we saw in the Hensley showroom a beautiful 1958 sleek, sky 

blue Del Ray Chevrolet. Now I have to admit several farmers in the area 

were buying Chevrolet’s that particular year. I recall the Biscayne was a 

popular one. Of course, everyone remembers the 1957 Chevrolet with the 

beautiful fins, but after seeing the Del Ray, I really desired Mom to purchase 

this particular one! She opted for a new automobile because we needed 

something that would be dependable Since the death of my father, our old 

blue Kaiser, known to our family as “Kathy Kaiser,” was giving us much 

difficulty. This automobile had become very unreliable and since Mother 

and I readily admitted we were not very well versed on the mechanic line 

of a vehicle, she said at the supper table one night, “We are going to contact 

Wesley and see what he can do for us! He’ll know how much that blue care 

will cost that we saw in the window at Hemsley’s.” I was so excited that it 

was hard to get to sleep that night! I gave that car a name that very night. 

I slept dreaming of our soon to be, “Della Del Ray, our most sophisticated 

Chevrolet to be!” You have to admit the name had a special sound to it, don’t 

you think? 

The next day was Saturday and we drove to town to meet Wesley. He 

told us the price, $1,800.00 plus of course, the tax rate, and I thought it 

was such a huge price. I did not know about my mother’s finances but I 

thought, “We surely don’t have that much money.” But Mother continued 

talking to Wesley as if she was still very much interested. Then I heard her 

say, “Now Wesley, if I buy this vehicle, would you teach Janie how to drive 

it?” I heard him tell her that would be no problem. I was accustomed to 

driving our Oliver tractor and also I had driven our Kaiser a few times when 

it would actually start, but this car was brand new and I surely wouldn’t 

want to be making any mistakes with this beautiful car! Before I could say 

anything, Wesley opened the back car door for my mother and came around 

and opened the driver’s side for me and he got in the passenger side. I have 

to admit, I felt very important as we scooped the loop in What Cheer. I took 

a rather large turn in front of the Masonic Theater, now known only as the 

What Cheer Opera House and drove down Main Street and made another 

u-turn between the Shell and Standard gas stations (now the Fire Station 

and a little empty building with painted windows), and then back up Main 

Street and on to the fairgrounds. Wesley then told me to turn around and go 

back down through town and up South Hill. I remember hearing Wesley say 

to my mother, “Janie is doing fine!” Then Mother asked, “Wesley, what do 

you think?” he responded, “I think Janie could drive any vehicle if she set 

her mind to it.” I could hardly keep from grinning ear to ear. So back to the 

Hemsley Garage. I parked in front of that showroom and I heard Mother say, 

“Wesley, we’ll take it!” I could hardly believe my ears as she continued to 

make arrangements for him to bring the car out to the farm that afternoon. Of 

course, thoughts of the money and how we would pay for this car bounced 

in my head. I couldn’t figure how we could possibly have enough money or 

where my mother thought she could come up with $1,800.00 plus tax! 

Mother and I went home and ate dinner (that is the noon meal) together. 

After we had eaten, she said, “Janie, you go get a spade and meet me down 

by the barn.” I promptly brought her the spade. I watched as my mother 

counted so many steps from the end of the barn and then stopped and began 

to dig. It wasn’t long until I heard the spade hit something. She carefully 

dug up a quart jar and said, “Let’s go to the house. You can help me count.” 

I still did not realize what she was doing. We went to the house and she 

carefully opened the quart jar and took out an envelope of several dollar 

bills. That quart jar was filled with ones, fives, tens fifties and several one 

hundred dollar bills. I quickly asked, “Mother, where did you get all this 

money?” She replied that she and Dad had saved and buried it before he died. 

I thought, “That meant it had been buried for over two years.” We counted 

out $1,800.00 plus tax, the exact amount Wesley needed and there was still 

more money to put back in the jar. Mother said, “We’ll have enough to pay 

for the insurance too.” It wasn’t much longer when we heard Wesley pull in 

the driveway. I shall never forget the look on his face as mother counted out 

and handed him the exact amount of $1,800.00 plus tax from the jar. Much 

to my surprise he did not mention the smell of the money. He surely noticed 

but gave no indication. Somehow I got the idea. He’d never quite been paid 

this way before. I wondered, how many people would know in town about 

the “Green’s smelly money.” I also wondered what the Hensley Garage 

employees would say. Even more, what would Mr. Baylor and his employees 

say about this smelly money when it arrived at his bank. I couldn’t help but 

wonder if all would think it would have been better if my folks had deposited 

it in the bank and written a check instead of burying the money on the side of 

our barn. 

I absolutely loved that Del Ray Chevrolet. She was long and sleek and 

remained sophisticated all the years that I drover her. Still today I think at 

times how blessed I was to have a reliable car during me senior year. She 

proved to be our faithful vehicle for many years to come. Oh, I need to 

tell you something else; I made a promise to myself that day. That I would 

never bury any money and I would always put it in the bank. I can tell you 

truthfully, I have kept that promise! Somehow I think the ladies at the bank 

will appreciate my willingness in keeping that long ago promise. 

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The 2010 District Convention for the Ruritan Tall Corn District was 

Saturday evening, November 13 at the Michael Manatt Center in Brooklyn. 

Those attending and representing the Delta Ruritan Club were Mr. and Mrs. 

David Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Streigle. 

The evening’s program included presentation of Community Service 

Awards rated as Gold, Silver and Bronze with the Delta Ruritan Club having 

the honor of receiving three awards. These awards were as follows: 

Public Service: GOLD – 1: in recognition of their having paid utilities 

for the local Shelter house, 2: donations to the Lord’s Pantry in Sigourney and 

in What Cheer and 3: donation to the Sigourney and What Cheer Fireworks’ 

fund. 

Environment: SILVER – 1: donation to Trees Forever, 2: donation to 

Adopt a Highway and 3: repaired a tree struck by lightening. 

Social Development: GOLD – 1: Co-sponsor for annual Delta Days, 2: 

Co-sponsor for Community Halloween party, 3: donations to After Prom and 

College Scholarships, 4: Christmas Candy for elderly, 5: Christmas Lighting 

contest and 6: Christmas candy for kids (from Santa). 

All were reminded that the Ruritan goal is to support a community 

either by joining a community project or establishing a new project. For 

those locally, the members wish to remind those interested that anyone in 

the community is welcome to become a member and to contact either David 

Foster or Leon Streigle. 

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Streigle drove to Des Moines Saturday morning, 

November 13 to meet Mrs. Marilyn Bolen of Akron, Ohio, who came to Iowa 

to visit friends and relatives. From Saturday until Tuesday, Mrs. Bolen was 

a guest at the Streigle home and also visited other friends in this area. This 

included visiting with Mrs. Gladys Stevens at the Sigourney Care Center. On 

Saturday evening, Mrs. Bolen accompanied Mrs. Hilda Souer and Nancy to 

attend the God’s Portion event at the Bladensburg Christian Church, and this 

included an opportunity to visit with Mrs. Galen Heisdorffer. On Tuesday 

afternoon Mrs. Bolen accompanied Mrs. Souer and Nancy to Pella where 

they were met by Mrs. John Bolen of Runnells and will be visiting in their 

home until returning to Ohio. 

Sunday, November 29 is the beginning of the Advent season and that 

morning the local United Methodist Church and Delta Christian Church 

share in their annual Hanging of the Greens services. This begins with 9:00 

a.m. worship at the United Methodist Church. Following this worship and 

their Hanging of the Greens service, both congregations go to the Christian 

Church for their Hanging of the Greens service and conclude with a time of 

fellowship and refreshments. 

Both churches also share in an evening of Christmas caroling on 

December 12. For this all are to meet at the Christian Church at 4:00 p.m. 

The evening includes Soups and Desserts served at the Christian Church. 

Keswick American 

Legion Auxiliary 

By: JoAnn Moore, Secretary 

The regular meeting of the Keswick American Legion Auxiliary to 

James Murphy Post #319 was held Thursday November 18, 2010 at 7:00 

p.m. at the Legion Hall. Doris Wright was hostess for the evening. The meeting 

was conducted by President Sharon Homan. 

The meeting was opened with a prayer by Chaplain Lois Axmear. A 

moment of silence was held in memory of our veterans of the past followed 

by the playing of “Taps” and the singing of the first verse of our National 

Anthem. The pledge of allegiance to the flag and the Preamble of the Legion 

Auxiliary were recited in unison. 

Ten officers answered roll call with 13 members present. The minutes 

of the October meeting were read and approved. Norma DeBont gave the 

treasurers report which was approved. 

Committee reports. A walker has been loaned out to Jerry White. Cards 

sent were: Thank you to Raechel Axmear for the printing of our 2010-2011 

books, thank you to the Esther Shafranek family for the memorial, a get well 

card to Jerry White and a sympathy card to the LaVerne Fry family. 

It was reported that Melody Fry is interested in attending Girls State. 

Sharon Homan made the motion that the money be sent in now in order to 

meet the December 1st deadline. Jane Ferree seconded the motion. Motion 

carried. 

Shirley Steinhart reported that the apples have been delivered to the Tri- 

County teachers. There has been a delay in the arrival of the books that were 

purchased for the Tri-County students. 

Jane Ferree will deliver the Christmas gifts to the Manor House in 

Sigourney. Post Everlasting will be Sunday December 5th at 2:00 o’clock 

P.M. Our next meeting will be held in March 2011. Committee reports are 

due in March. 

There being no further business to be conducted at this time Chaplin 

Lois Axmear closed the meeting with a prayer. 

Norma DeBont presented the program. She shared some readings from 

a past Auxiliary assignment of a collection of her favorite thoughts, prayers, 

poems etc. She read “ Sometime” “ Monkey’s View” and “Freak of Nature”. 

She closed with a birthday number game. 

Our next meeting will be held in March 2011. It will be a Legion Birthday 

Co -operative Supper Hostesses will be Carla Burdock, Donna Bair and 

Sandra Hudson. Committee reports are due in March. 

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Deep River News 

By: Janet Rauch 

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Phyllis Smith passed away a day before her 92 nd birthday. She was 

very well liked by all who knew her. Her funeral was at her church that she 

attended in the country. They served lunch afterwards. 

Tuesday Arlene Rauch and Janet went to the North English Nursing 

Home to play music. The carpet was being torn up and laminate was being 

installed, so we had to play a little louder to be heard. 

Webster had a Hymn Sing Sunday afternoon, which we were invited 

to. 

The church is getting things collected to send to men in the service. 

They have quite a list of things that can be sent. 

Wednesday Arlene and Janet played music at Senior Dining in 

Millersburg. They had their Thanksgiving dinner, which was really good. 

Since it was near Veteran’s Day, we played several service songs. 

Kenny and I went shopping in Grinnell and went to the Second Mile 

store. Friday we went to Des Moines and visited his sister, Marge and 

husband, Glen Stevens. We stopped at the D.A.V. store. I usually find some 

good cookbooks for 25 cents. They didn’t have any I wanted this time. 

Bob Rauch went to Poplar Bluffs this week to get some things he left 

there. He lived there several years when he was working there, so he got to 

visit with several people. 

Sara and Jay went to Bob’s and Jackie’s for a Thanksgiving dinner 

Sunday. Jackie’s brother is having Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. 

Mary and Bob Wolf went to Tessa and Dan Litsius’ to visit Monday. 

Tuesday the 50+ Club met at Farmer Nick’s for lunch and bingo. Mary 

Wolf, Mary Ross, Ardis Barnhart, Delores Schmidt, Darlene McClenathan, 

Agnes Tally, Jean Moore, Zelda Tanke and Fern Taylor attended. They are 

going to Hometown Café next month for their Christmas party. 

Delores Schmidt took Pauline Icenbice, Mary Wolf and Darlene 

McClenathan to Phyllis Smith’s visitation Wednesday evening. Several from 

Deep River were there. 

Jameson Fisk turned 21 this week. I asked him if he wanted to go out but 

he thought he had better stay home and work. He is always busy. 

Jamie Cranston visited Jerry Cranston this week and went to church 

with him. 

Jean Moore went to the 50+ Club meeting Tuesday. This weekend she 

had company from Minnesota. Dave’s brother, the Rev. Richard and Jodie 

Phenow came Saturday and went home Sunday. They called and said roads 

were slick near Des Moines and cars were off in the ditch. 

Mr. and Mrs. Phenow have the tenth largest church in the U.S. Their 

congregation is 55,000 and 2,000 are in the youth group, which Jodie works 

with. 

Jean went to Kalona Saturday to shop and ate lunch at the café uptown. 

Jean has had to go to the doctor with her foot twice a week with this 

week being her last appointment. 

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½ lb. lean ground beef 

¼ c. quick or old-fashioned oatmeal (uncooked) 

¼ c. non-fat milk 

2 T minced onion 

¼ tsp. seasoned salt or herbs (optional) 

1 T ketchup (optional) 

Stir together all ingredients except ketchup. Shape mixture into two 

even patties to fit two microwavable individual casseroles. Place in casserole 

dishes; press each patty lightly in center to make a small indentation. Cover 

with waxed paper. Microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes or until meat is almost 

done in center. 

Let stand, covered for about 2 minutes. If meat is still pink toward 

center, microwave, covered 30 to 60 seconds. Top with ketchup. Makes two 

servings. 

For one: Cool one meatloaf. Cover tightly with freezer-proof wrap or 

place in freezer storage bag and freeze. To heat: Remove plastic wrap or 

remove meatloaf from freezer bag; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on 

medium (50 percent power, 325-350 watts) 3 to 4 minutes or until hot. 

Thornburg News 

By: Elizabeth Storm 

Share your Thornburg news: 641-634-2157 

The Thornburg Garden Club met Monday, November 15 at the home 

of Elizabeth Storm. Enid opened the meeting with seven members and two 

guests, Martha Schlect of Webster and friend Susie, reading the Club Collect. 

Each one told how she would spend Thanksgiving. Some said they would 

spend with family and some alone. Elizabeth gave the minutes and financial 

reports. Elizabeth then read two poems by her cousin, Doris Brock. Enid 

read an article on sharing. Jeannine read the ABC’s on health. 

Lunch was served. Next meeting will be the Christmas dinner at Pizza 

Ranch in Sigourney on December 2, at noon. 

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Holiday Vendor Show 

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Keokuk County Board of 

Supervisors Meeting and Claims 

KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS 

NOVEMBER 15, 2010 

The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors 

met in regular session, Monday, November 15, 

2010 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. 

Berg and Denny were present. Greiner was 

absent. 

Berg moved, Denny seconded to approve 

the tentative agenda. Motion carried. 

Denny moved, Berg seconded to approve 

the minutes of November 9, 2010 as submitted. 

Motion carried. 

Met with County Engineer regarding the 

Keokuk County Highway Department. Project 

updates were held. The Belva Deer pavement 

was opened to the public on Friday, November 

12, 2010. Erosion control work continues on the 

Manhattan and Baden bridges. 

Berg moved, Denny seconded to approve 

the claims listing dated November 15, 2010 as 

submitted. Motion carried. 

Various board and committee reports were 

held. Berg and Denny had no meetings to attend 

last week. 

Discussion of old and new business was 

held. ISAC fall school will be held November 

17–19, 2010 in Coralville, Iowa. 

On vote and motion the meeting adjourned 

at 9:46 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. 

CLAIM DATE: November 15, 2010 

AGRILAND FS 5,125.75 

ALL AM PEST CONTROL 185.00 

ALLIANT ENERGY 393.55 

ALTORFER MACHINERY 1,641.00 

AM HOME FIND ASSOC 93.30 

ANDERSON, PAULINE 47.13 

ANDERSON, WILLIAM 140.06 

BAIN ELECTRIC 377.90 

BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY 318.03 

BATES, CHRISTY 54.95 

BC INVESTMENTS LLC 200.00 

BERGER, LUANN 22.40 

BESSER, JEANETTE 137.51 

BLAIR, KEITH 37.05 

BOND, RICHARD 19.95 

BOS, JEANNINE 128.50 

BOWERS, JERLYN 107.00 

BRINGMAN, GOLDA 136.68 

BROADLAWNS MED CTR 118.00 

BROWN SUPPLY CO 282.00 

BURTLOW, DAWN 144.53 

C J COOPER & ASSOC 30.00 

CHATHAM OAKS 2,196.66 

CHOICE INC 453.60 

CHRISTNER, BEVERLY 243.09 

CLUBB, ROBBIN 32.01 

COBB OIL CO INC 136.30 

COMBUSTION CONTROL CO 557.60 

COMM MENTAL HEALTH CTR 103.85 

COUNTRY AND MORE 131.95 

COUNTRY HAVEN 2,176.20 

DAHLSTROM, PHYLLIS 89.88 

DEITRICH, JAMES 126.88 

DENNIS, OPAL 142.41 

DENNY CONSTRUCTION 142.32 

DES MOINES STAMP 74.15 

DETWEILER, MICHAEL 150.00 

DIAMOND MOWERS 315.31 

DIMENT, MARY 132.83 

DON’S TRUCK SALES 347.84 

DOUDS STONE 22,219.83 

DRAPER, ELIZABETH 123.26 

ED ROEHR SAFETY PROD 830.61 

ELLIOTT OIL CO 2,591.50 

FARMER, MARGE 205.19 

FARMERS COOP ASSOC 2,459.13 

FERRELL, JAMES 17.10 

FIFTH DIST CO OFFICERS 100.00 

FISHER, SUE 141.13 

FOSTER, JONE 130.86 

FRITCHEN, MARTHA 141.01 

GALLS INC 110.98 

GEMPLERS 135.70 

GENESIS DEV 1,403.06 

GLANDON, BIBIANA 123.26 

GOODWILL IND 228.72 

GREENLEYS CORP 90.34 

GREINER, ERNIE 72.80 

GRP & ASSOCIATES 42.00 

H & M FARM & HOME 408.14 

HACKERTS WOOD PROD 480.00 

HAMMES, VERNON 1,433.44 

HANDY, JANICE 156.88 

HANSELMAN, BETH 113.98 

HARTWIG, LORRIE 131.21 

HELSCHER, DAWN 141.01 

HERMAN, PATRICIA 97.88 

HILLCREST FAMILY SERV 1,276.58 

HINNAH, DEBORA 118.45 

HORRAS, KAREN 147.31 

HORRAS, MARILYN 97.50 

HOUSE, GEORGE 5.70 

HUBER, TANNA 141.01 

HUDSON, LORETTA 144.03 

I M W C A 5,487.00 

IACCBE 320.00 

IMAGETEK INC 66.95 

INVENTORY TRADING CO 244.00 

IOWA CO TREAS ASSOC 10.00 

IOWA DOT 119.61 

IOWA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOC 150.00 

IOWA ST SHERIFFS & DEP ASSOC 375.00 

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY 435.00 

IOWA TELECOM/WINDSTREAM 1,866.93 

IOWA TRANSIT INC 180.33 

JAMES, LINDA 126.47 

JODY’S TOGS AND TAN 224.94 

K AND L FOODS 99.62 

KEIPER COMMUNICATIONS 1,400.00 

KEMPF, MARGARET 125.62 

KEOKUK CO HWY DEPT 385.16 

KEOKUK CO RECORDER 10.20 

KLEINMEYER, CHRISTINE 74.90 

KLETT, DOUG 50.00 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 25.00 

KONE INC 122.54 

KRACHT, KATHRYN 128.28 

LINDER, SHIRLEY 119.15 

LISCO/LTDS 71.82 

LISK, MARTHA 125.07 

M & M SALES CO 396.00 

MAHASKA HEALTH PNSP 516.17 

MANCHESTER, RUTH 20.00 

MARTIN EQUIP 1,385.23 

MARTIN, LARRY 100.00 

MARTINS FLAG CO 150.51 

MERZ, C SUE 135.63 

MESSERSCHMITT, LAVADA 116.89 

MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING 2,467.18 

MIKE’S PARTS & SERVICE 4.75 

MILLER, PAT SNAKENBERG- 260.93 

MILLIKIN, JOYCE 165.18 

MOLYNEUX, KAREN 109.45 

MONTZ, SHIRLEY 125.93 

MOORE, JANICE 7.28 

MOORE, JO ANN 133.18 

MORROW, DOROTHY 123.26 

MULTI-COUNTY OIL CO 9,673.98 

MUSCATINE CO SHERIFF 55.00 

NACVSO 30.00 

NATIONAL ASSOC CO ENG 450.00 

NICHOLSON, PHYLLIS 128.73 

NO ENGLISH TELEPHONE 330.76 

OFFICE CENTER 529.65 

PHELPS AUTO SUPPLY 2,323.94 

PITSCH, YVONNE 126.47 

PLOOG JR, EDWIN 133.53 

POWESHIEK CO MH CTR 364.00 

QUALITY INN & SUITES 290.19 

REASOR, LYNN 211.20 

RICHARDSON, BONNIE 131.21 

RIVER PRODUCTS CO 12,153.00 

RJ THOMAS MFG CO 1,477.98 

RJM INC 24.95 

ROBERTSON, ALICE 119.63 

ROBERTSON, LINDA 25.38 

ROQUET, KAREN 94.83 

ROUW, MARJORIE 134.13 

SANCHEZ, NORMA 19.28 

SANDERS, LARRY 119.63 

SCANLON, CONNIE 123.83 

SEEBER, MARGARET 126.88 

SELLERS, NAOMI 130.51 

SHEETZ, GINGER 147.18 

SHIFFLETT, CAROL 10.88 

SHIPLEY, DIXIE 128.86 

SIEREN, MARY 135.06 

SIEREN, SUSAN 333.60 

SIGOURNEY CLEANERS 49.55 

SIGOURNEY TRACTOR & IMP 200.49 

SIGOURNEY, CITY OF 406.42 

SINES, TRAVIS 173.15 

SMITH, LARRY 1.73 

SMITHART, SARAH 128.85 

SNAKENBERG, CHELSEY 40.00 

SO EAST IA CASE MNGT 119.80 

SPELTZ STUDIO 125.19 

STI 3,245.83 

STRINGFELLOW, MARILYN 143.33 

STROBELS INC 167.50 

STRUPP, JEAN 128.15 

STULL, BEA 254.07 

SWANSON, JO ANN 143.81 

T I P REC 1,280.34 

THOMAS, MARCHITA 61.11 

THOMSON WEST 92.40 

TREMMEL BACKHOE SERV 217.65 

US CELLULAR 636.59 

VITHESPONGSE, DR P 300.00 

WAECHTER, MARILYN 76.63 

WAGLER MOTOR CO 119.75 

WALKER’S OFFICE SUPP 105.85 

WAPELLO RURAL WATER 274.10 

WASTE MANAGEMENT 7,037.51 

WEBER, GAIL 107.68 

WEBER, JUDITH 165.51 

WHITE, CHARLES 10.88 

WILKENING, IONE 130.51 

WILLIAMS, DIANE 28.13 

WILLIAMS, MICHAEL 119.63 

WINN CORP 10.36 

YATES, MARIAN 107.68 

YOCK, CATHY 126.88 

YOUNG & EDGINGTON 423.10 

YOUNG, MICHELLE 130.51 

ZEP SALES & SERVICE 236.45 

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What Cheer City Council 

Meeting & Claims 

City Council Minutes 

Regular Meeting 

Tuesday November 9th 2010 

The What Cheer City Council met in regular 

session at City Hall Tuesday November 9th 

2010. Mayor Mike Danner called the meeting to 

order at 7:pm. Council Members answering roll 

call were: Jim Greiner, Lorrie Hartwig, Roger 

Moore, and Mickey Gragg. Also present was, 

Darrell Wilkening, Bev McDowell, Lindsey Allison, 

Terry Burger, Larry Smith and City Clerk 

Melanie Vermillion. 

Jim Greiner made a motion to approve 

the consent agenda. Lorrie Hartwig seconded 

the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. 

No Audience Comments 

Discussion was made about the blocked 

alley east of Brian and Lindsey Allison’s property. 

Mayor Mike Danner told Lindsey that the 

alley needed to be unblocked and left open so 

adjoining property owners can have access to 

the rear of their properties. 

No action taken by the council. 

Mickey Gragg made a motion to appoint 

Larry Smith to fill the vacancy on the council. 

Jim Greiner seconded the motion. Roll Call: All 

in favor. Motion Carried. 

Discussion was made about 2011 4th 

of July events. The City will be responsible for 

collecting the donated money for the fireworks 

and organizing other 4th of July events since 

the commercial club will be ending at the end of 

this year. No action was taken by the council. 

Jim Greiner motioned to have the City 

Clerk purchase a new laser printer for City Hall. 

Lorrie Hartwig seconded the motion. Roll Call : 

All in favor. Motion Carried. 

Jim Greiner made the motion to table the 

possible sewer rate increase until May spring 

2011. Roger Moore seconded the motion. Roll 

Call: All in favor. Motion Carried. 

Mickey Gragg motioned to adjourn the 

meeting at 7:46pm, Jim Greiner seconded the 

motion. 

Mike Danner, Mayor 

Melanie Vermillion, City Clerk 

BILLS PRESENTED AT 

OCTOBER 12TH, 2010 MEETING 

WHAT CHEER FIRE DEPT $ 346.67 

F.N.B. ~ 941 TAX 2258.82 

AFLAC 96.33 

ALLIANT ENERGY 2867.49 

RIDGEWAY 78.67 

WAPELLO RURAL WATER 2830.60 

DOUDS STONE 1581.26 

HAWKEYE LUMBER 6657.98 

ROTO ROOTER 520.00 

BANKERS TRUST 7737.50 

MUNICIPAL SUPPLY 8457.10 

WASTE MANAGEMENT 4123.38 

BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY 170.14 

KEYSTONE LAB 281.67 

IOWA TELECOM 242.86 

CHRISTNER BACKHOE 11600.00 

MID AMERICA PUB. 290.59 

OGDEN OIL 903.11 

MENARDS 106.66 

LAKAPPCO 187.21 

QUALITY PUMP AND CONTROL 1335.00 

ATWOOD ELECTRIC 67.50 

CITY OF WHAT CHEER OCTOBER 2010 

FUND RECEIPTS DISBURSMENTS 

GENERAL $ 14870.83 $ 10488.42 

ROAD 4805.92 6318.03 

DEBT SERVICE 8593.19 0.00 

TRUST & AG. 3797.43 897.88 

GARBAGE 4705.88 4251.31 

WATER 9468.47 7794.49 

SEWER 3954.64 19726.77 

LOCAL OP SALES TAX 4732.61 0.00 

LIBRARY 246.41 1730.82 

TOTAL $ 55175.38 $ 51207.72 

Delta City Council 

Meeting 

Delta City Council Meeting 

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 – 7:00 p.m. 

Delta City Hall 

The Delta City Council met in regular 

session Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the 

Delta City Hall. Mayor Hammes called the 

meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council member’s 

answering roll call were as follows: Walker, 

Votroubek, Barb Fisher, Todd Fisher, Haefner. 

Others present for the meeting were Steven 

Lockhart, Donnie Walker and the City Clerk. 

Upon motion by Walker and second by 

Todd Fisher the consent agenda was approved 

as presented. Roll Call Vote: Walker, aye; 

Votrobek, aye; Barb Fisher, aye; Todd Fisher, 

aye; Haefner, aye. 

Steven Lockhart discussed a mowing 

complaint with the Council. 

Santa’s visit to City Hall was set for 

Saturday, December 11 at 1:00 p.m. 

The Delta Ruritan’s Adopt-A-Highway 

Renewal Application was approved on motion 

by Walker and second by Barb Fisher. Vote on 

the motion: All ayes. 

Old-New Business: The current snow 

ordinance was discussed. The Council decided 

the ordinance would be enforced as it reads 

now. No Parking/Snow Removal signs will 

be purchased and placed on the streets as 

needed. The roads will be bladed using the 

same guidelines as the state and the county. 

The City will also be purchasing snow fence to 

be placed in areas knows to drift in. 

December’s Council meeting has been 

moved up a week, and will be held Tuesday, 

December 7 th at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. 

The Mayor and Maintenance Reports 

were given and discussed. 

Walker made a motion to approve the 

automatic withdrawal of funds for the federal 

tax (941 taxes) payments to the IRS from the 

Hedrick Savings Bank. Haefner seconded the 

motion. All ayes. 

There being no further business to 

discuss at this time upon motion by Barb Fisher 

and second by Haefner the meeting adjourned 

at 7:45 p.m. All ayes. 

The next regular meeting will be 

December 7 th at 7:00 p.m. 

Mayor Brett Hammes 

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Tri-County School 

Board Meeting 

Regular Meeting 

November 15, 2010 

The Tri-County Community School District 

Board fiduciary meeting was held prior to 

the regular board meeting Monday, November 

15, 2010, Tri-County Media Center, Thornburg, 

Iowa. Board members present included; 

Roll Call: Ayes: Tish, Bates, Ogden, Leer 

and Schroeder. Ogden moved, seconded by 

Schroeder to call the fiduciary meeting to order. 

Motion carried 5/0. Also present: Superintendent 

Todd Abrahamson and Board Secretary/ 

Business Manager, Beckie Schmidt-White. 

Abrahamson and Schmidt-White went 

over the consent items with the board members 

present. 

1. Opening-Roll Call: The Board of Education 

of the Tri-County Community School District 

held a regular meeting, Monday, November 

15, 2010, Tri-County Media Center, Thornburg, 

Iowa. The following answered roll call: Ayes: 

Bates, Ogden, Leer, Schroeder, and Tish. 

Ogden moved, seconded by Schroeder to open 

the meeting. Motion carried 5/0. Also present: 

Superintendent, Abrahamson; Board Secretary/ 

Business Manager, Schmidt-White; Human Resource 

Director, Stoutner; PK-12 Principal/Curriculum, 

Steinke and Athletic Director, Maxwell. 

2. Approve/Amend Agenda: Ogden moved, 

seconded by Leer to approve the agenda as 

presented. Motion carried 5/0. 

3. Public Forum: None. 

4. Student Recognition: Luke Bombei and 

Tate Shipley were recognized as being Tri- 

County students of the month. They were not 

present. 

5. Staff Presentation: Kerri Tegtmeier, 

Chrystal Headley, Scott Edmundson and Dennis 

Ward presented to the board regarding their 

1:1 site visits at BCLUW and Sigourney. The 

presentations and discussion was very informative. 

6. Approval of Consent Items: Ogden 

moved, seconded by Schroeder to approve the 

minutes of October 18, 2010, Regular Meeting; 

the financial reports for the month ending October 

31, 2010 and the summary list of bills as 

presented. Motion carried 5/0. 

7. Communications and Reports: A. 

Board: None. B. Superintendent: Review of the 

following: 

Technology Committee: 1:1 visits; infrastructure 

and new committee update; and new 

firewall. 

Alert Now: A notification/communication 

system to alert staff, students, patrons, 

etc about weather delays/cancellations, attendance, 

events, emergencies and more. IASB 

Convention: November 17-18, 2010. Curriculum: 

Iowa Core handout and review. e. Iowa 

Educator’s Consortium savings. C. Principal/ 

Curriculum Director: Review of the following: 

Professional development; Veteran’s Assembly 

thank you to NHS and Mr. Abrahamson as 

guest speaker; Oskaloosa Storybook Players 

will perform for grades PK-6 on November 17, 

2010; Department of Education site visit December 

14-15, 2010; Thank you from the Iowa 

Troop Pantry for the contribution to the Letters 

from Home Project. 

8. Personnel Actions: A. Staff Resignations: 

None. B. Staff Recommendations: Ogden 

moved, seconded by Bates to issue a contract 

to Cody Workman for VAG Basketball Coach @ 

$1960. Motion carried 5/0. Schroeder moved, 

seconded by Ogden to issue a contract to Kandi 

Hull for Teacher Associate @ $9.31/hr. Motion 

carried 5/0. Bates moved, seconded by Leer to 

issue a contract to Chad Little as JH Boys Basketball 

Coach @ $1470. Motion carried 5/0. 

Bates moved, seconded by Ogden to issue a 

contract to Pat Cowan for School Administration 

Manager (SAM) @ $15,000. Motion carried 

5/0. Bates moved, seconded by Ogden to issue 

a contract to Suzanne Wares for extension 

as Teacher @ $19,170. Motion carried 5/0. 

9. Old Business: A. None. 

10. New Business: A. Dropout Prevention/Modified 

Allowable Growth: Bates moved, 

seconded by Leer to approve the request as 

presented. Motion carried 5/0. B. Discuss 

and Approve Student 1 to 1 Program: Ogden 

moved, seconded by Bates to approve 1:1 macbook 

initiative grades 4-12 as presented. Motion 

carried 5/0. C. Title II Part A: Leer moved, 

seconded by Ogden to approve the Title II Part 

A as presented. Motion carried 5/0. D. School 

Improvement Advisory Committee List: Leer 

moved, seconded by Schroeder to approve the 

SIAC list as presented. Motion carried 5/0. 

11. Board Talking Points: 

• 1:1 MacBook initiative for students in 

grades 4-12 

• Alert Now Communication Notifications 

• Staff Presentations 

12. Adjournment: Having completed the 

agenda, Schroeder moved, seconded by Bates 

to adjourn the meeting @ 9:12 p.m. Motion carried 

5/0. 

BOARD SECRETARY 

BOARD PRESIDENT 


Red Cross Offers 

‘Top Ten’ Fire 

Safety Tips as 

Thanksgiving 

Nears 

With Thanksgiving just around 

the corner, the American Red Cross 

encourages families to prevent kitchen 

fires by taking some basic safety 

measures. In the U.S., Thanksgiving 

is the peak day for cooking fires, 90 

percent of which are caused by unattended 

cooking. 

“We all think of Thanksgiving 

as a time for family, good food and 

football, but it’s also prime time for 

cooking fires,” said Brandon Holstrom, 

Response Coordinator. “Taking 

a few simple precautions can 

help everyone have a safe and happy 

holiday.” 

To keep Thanksgiving fire-free, 

the public should follow these ten 

tips: 

1. Stay in the kitchen when you 

are frying, grilling or boiling food. If 

you leave the kitchen even for a short 

period of time, turn off the stove. 

2. If you are simmering, baking, 

roasting, or boiling food, check it 

regularly, remain in the home while 

food is cooking, and use a timer to 

remind you that you’re cooking. 

3. Be alert. You won’t be alert if 

you are sleepy, have taken medicine 

or drugs, or consumed alcohol that 

make you drowsy. 

4. Keep anything that can catch 

fire - potholders, wooden utensils, 

food wrappers, towels or curtains - 

away from your stove. 

5. Make sure your sleeves are 

out of the way when cooking. Wear 

tighter fitting clothing with shorter 

sleeves. 

6. Have a “kid-free zone” of at 

least 3 feet around the stove and areas 

where food or drink is prepared 

or carried. 

7. Never hold a child while 

cooking, drinking or carrying hot 

foods or liquids. 

8. Turn the handles of pots and 

pans on the stove inward to avoid accidents. 

9. Keep pets off cooking surfaces 

and nearby counter tops to prevent 

then from knocking things onto 

the burner. 

10. Test your smoke alarms by 

pushing the test button. Replace batteries 

at least once a year. 

For more information about fire 

safety and prevention, please contact 

the American Red Cross Southern 

Prairie Chapter at 641-682-4571 or 

visit www.redcross.org. 

About the American Red 

Cross: 

The American Red Cross shelters, 

feeds and provides emotional 

support to victims of disasters; 

supplies nearly half of the nation’s 

blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides 

international humanitarian 

aid; and supports military members 

and their families. The Red Cross 

is a charitable organization - not a 

government agency - and depends 

on volunteers and the generosity 

of the American public to perform 

its mission. For more information, 

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Safe Holiday Shopping Tips 

Black Friday historically is the busiest retail-shopping day of the year, 

which also starts the holiday shopping season and continues through the end 

of the year. When the holiday season gets into full swing, some thieves and 

predators are causing mayhem, misdeeds and misdemeanors. The following 

are tips to help keep them at bay: 

* Stay Alert - Thieves and predators are on the lookout for body 

language that conveys vulnerability. Criminals look for easy marks such as 

people who are preoccupied with infants or small children, on a cell phone or 

fumbling with packages. Walk confidently and be alert when you maneuver 

through crowded malls and parking areas. Keep your shopping bags in your 

sight at all times, and don’t burden yourself with too many packages. 

* Don’t be Flashy – Displaying large sums of cash is a powerful 

lure to greedy thieves. Use checks or credit cards whenever possible and 

never leave your credit card on a store counter or out of your sight. Instead 

of signing the back of your credit card, write “See ID.” Store clerks should 

verify ownership of the card before processing it. 

* Keep Your Purse Close – Carry your purse close to your body 

with the clasp or flap secured and facing toward you. For safety reasons, 

long straps on shoulder-style bags should never be placed over the head. 

Never leave your purse on a store counter, or on the floor in a restroom or 

dressing room. 

* Stay Together, Shop Together – There is safety in numbers, so 

shopping with friends whenever possible is highly recommended. However, 

if you are shopping alone, ask mall security for an escort to or from your 

car. 

* Report Suspicious Activity – Report suspicious people or 

situations to mall security. Be aware of unusual movements or anyone who 

gets too close for comfort. 

* Collect Cash with Care – Avoid using unfamiliar ATMs when 

possible. ATM skimmers are devices that are deceivably placed on the ATM 

by thieves to access your personal information or account. Avoid this by 

using ATM machines inside bank lobbies, under video surveillance, that are 

less likely to be tampered with. Shield the keyboard as you enter your PIN 

and keep your card in your possession. Don’t accept help from strangers at 

the ATM and if the machine keeps your card, call your bank immediately. 

It is also important to stay alert and vigilant in and around the parking 

areas. 

* Avoid Parking Lot Isolation – Parking lots are targeted locations 

for the theft of valuables from vehicles, and in some locations, vehicle breakins 

are more common during the holiday season. Parking in an isolated area 

rolls out the welcome mat for criminals, so park near other vehicles or in high 

pedestrian and vehicle traffic areas. Plan your visit so that you are parked in 

a well-lighted area during hours of darkness. You can also avoid becoming 

an easy target for theft by storing packages and valuables out of sight in your 

vehicle or placing them in the trunk. Make sure that your windows are closed 

and doors are locked before leaving your vehicle. 

* Be Proactive, Be Ready – Avoid becoming an easy mark in the 

parking lot by being aware of noises and movements and having your keys 

in your hands, ready to open your vehicle. Be sure to look into the vehicle’s 

front and rear seat before entering it, and lock your vehicle as soon as you 

get in. If someone approaches your vehicle inquiring about directions, do not 

open your door or roll your window down. If you have car trouble, remain in 

your car and use a cell phone to call for assistance, or return to the mall and 

notify security. 

While criminals and predators are most prolific during the holidays, effective 

security precautions require a conscious awareness of one’s environment at 

all times. Maintain vigilance, awareness of your surroundings and common 

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Remember A Loved One This Christmas 

Contribute To The 

Keokuk County Hospice 

“TREE OF MEMORIES” 

Lighting Ceremony 

Thursday, December 2, 6:30 p.m. 

in Keokuk Co. Courthouse rotunda 

Send Your Donation To: 

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What Cheer 

UMC Church 

Calendar 

The following are events the 

What Cheer United Methodist Church 

have planned for the Thanksgiving 

holiday and Christmas: 

Sunday, November 28 – 1 st 

Sunday of Advent. Decorating the 

church. 

December 4 & 11 – Christmas 

Store from 9 a.m. to Noon. 

Grandparent’s day to shop is 

December 11. Grandparents can 

purchase 1 gift per grandchild up 

to 10 grandchildren. The store is in 

need of new gifts with a retail value 

of $5 - $7 for men and teens. 

Sunday, December 5 – Cookie 

Walk in What Cheer, starting at 8 

a.m. 

Sunday, December 12 – 

Christmas Program and Supper 

beginning at 4:00 p.m. The dinner 

will follow the program. The church 

is providing the sandwiches. Salads 

and desserts are potluck. 

Wednesday, December 15 – 

Christmas Caroling Party – Be at 

the church at 6 p.m. Dress warm and 

be ready to sing. Hot chocolate and 

Christmas cookies at the church after 

caroling. 

December 24 – Christmas Eve 

Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. 

Sign-Up For 

Share Food, 

Christmas 

Meal Available 

, The regular sign-up day for 

Sigourney Share Food is held at the 

courthouse lobby in Sigourney on 

Wed., Dec. 1 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. 

Sign-up for the next month may be 

done distribution day at St. Mary’s 

hall. 

, Two hours of community service 

is required for each unit of food 

bought. 

, The distribution day is on Sat., 

Dec. 18 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in 

Sigourney at St. Mary’s Gym. Since 

the food is perishable, failure to pick 

up units of food on time will cause it 

to be distributed to others. No refund 

or credit can be given. Volunteer 

help is always needed on distribution 

day. 

, Share’s Christmas Dinner Package 

features a six-pound boneless, 

honey ham, potatoes, green beans 

and dinner rolls, fresh produce assortment 

including apples, oranges, 

pears, carrots and celery. A dessert 

will complete the meal. Beginning 

Nov. 20th, families can place their 

orders through their local volunteer 

site or online. The order deadline 

for this package is Fri., Dec. 3 for 

pickup on Sat., Dec. 18. 

, Online orders are accepted beginning 

on the dates listed above at 

www.shareiowa.org. 

, If there are any questions contact 

Marcella Redlinger at 641-635- 

2060. 

, For more information call 1-800- 

344-1107. 

Thanks for 

reading the 


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Hilltop Chapel 

Preaching Good News 

John & Pat DeBoef, pastors 

4 blocks East of Opera House 

Phone: 641-634-2839 

E-mail: john@hilltopchapel.com 

Thursday 7 PM: NO Bible Study, 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 

Sun., 9:30 AM: Coffee and Donuts. 

10 AM: “Faith & Faithfulness” 

10 AM: Children’s Church on 

lower level. 

Monday, 7PM: Ladies Fellowship, 

Studying ‘Women of the Bible’ 


Baptist Church 

A Place to Grow 

Pastor Dick & Jane Larson 

641-433-0013 

9:30 Sunday School 

10:30 a.m. - Worship 

7:00 Wednesday night Service 


Christian Church 

Pastor Frances Baumert 

“The Friendly Church Where Christ 

is Lord” 

Most of us think we’ve built up a 

pretty good credit with God, but 

Jesus suggests our attitude about 

our Station as Disciples could use a 

little re-defining. Amen 

October 24: Topic: Positive 

Christianity 

O.T. Joel 2:23-32 

Jeremiah 119:97-104 

N.T. Luke 18:1-8, 2 Tim. 3:14 – 4:5 

Thanksgiving Offering received. 


United Methodist 

Rev. Vince Homan 

Sunday School 9:30 

Worship - 10:30 a.m. 

Thurs.: Transformed Life for Tough 

Times Small Group start Sept. 16 

Youth Group: 1st and 3rd Wed. 

6:30-8:00 

Tilton Evangelical 

Methodist Church 

Rural Deep River 

Pastor: Kenneth Lake 

Phone: 641-634-2063 

Sunday School – 9:30 Morning 

Worship 10:30 a.m. 

Evening Worship 6 pm 

Wed. Service 6:30 pm 

Kids Club – Second Saturday of the 

Month 2:00 p.m.. 

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. 

Gibson Presbyterian 

Church 

Pastor: Hans Cornelder 

Worship - 10 - 11 a.m. 

Sunday School 9-9:45 

Youth Group meets the second 

Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. 

New Life Fellowship 

A Family Worship Center 

1/4 mi. S. of Keswick, Hwy 22 

Pastor Chester Render 

Phone: 319-738-3851 

10 a.m. - Morning Worship & 

Praise (Nursery provided) 

Thursday, 7 p.m. - Midweek Service 

Teaching (Living in the Word) 

3rd Saturday of month, 7 p.m. 

“Praise all”, everyone invited. 


Tales of the Ancient Sportsman 

By Burdell Hensley 

It’s beginning to feel a lot like…… WINTER!!!!!! 

Burrrr. We are being told that it may not get above freezing 

on Thanksgiving Day. The kids are coming home 

from Oklahoma and the cold weather might be a shock 

to their systems. We will do our best to keep them warm 

and enjoy the kids. It has been a long time since five little 

one have been turned loose in my house. I don’t think we 

are kid proof, but we will make the best of it. 

It has been a really fun week as we enjoyed a tour to 

Branson. We left on Tuesday and took the long way to 

Branson. Our first stop was near the little town of Walnut, 

KS at the farm of Jeff and Karen Duling. They have 

turned their barn into a dining hall and stage area. Karen 

fries chicken in cast iron skillets like grandma used to 

and after a chicken dinner Karen and the Holiday band 

give a two hour country music show. They do the music 

of the 40’s and 50’s and they are so good. 

We spent the night in Pittsburg KS, home of the Pittsburg 

State Gorillas. I think Ron Randleman coached the 

Gorillas to a national title or close to it and I believe the 

Hafners also have some ties to Pitt State. 

Wednesday we slipped into Branson through the back 

door and went directly to the College of the Ozarks for 

a tour and lunch. What a neat place. I think our guide 

said that there are over 1000 students and every student 

works their way through school. The school is sometimes 

referred to as Hard Work U. College of the Ozarks 

is the host for the NAIA National Basketball tourney and 

Penn has played there recently. 

Our next stop was the Mansion Theatre and the Gatlin 

Brothers and Debby Boone. Debby lit up my life in a big 

way. At my age it often happens that when I sit down in a 

soft theatre seat my upper eyelids fall down on my lower 

eyelids. Debby was singing so sweetly and I drifted off. 

Suddenly the Ancient-ess buried her left elbow in the 

right side of my rib cage. My eyes popped open and 

ZOWIE! There stood Debby right in front of me in a 

beautiful white gown looking like an angel. She reached 

out her hand and took my hand as she sang. Believe me, 

I was wide awake and in a state of shock. She almost put 

my heart back in rhythm. I’ll bet there aren’t many guys 

that can say that they woke up with Debby Boone holding 

their hand. 

In the evening we did Yakov’s Russian Circus with an 

authentic Russian meal. What a neat show and what a 

great love story. 

Thursday morning we attended the Hughes Brothers 

show and all 42 members of the Hughes family were on 

stage. A 44th member has recently arrived, but that one 

and the mother were not on stage for the show. 

After lunch at McFarlin’s in the IMAX complex we attended 

the Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound Theatre. 

It was a powerful presentation of the events in the 

life of Mary and Joseph from their engagement through 

the happenings of the first Christmas Eve. 

Thursday evening was a free night to do whatever they 

wanted to do. Some of the group went to the Texas Ten- 

ors, others just had dinner at Montana Mikes and relaxed 

and some of us went to the Landing in downtown Branson. 

Our trip home on Friday included a stop at Osceola 

Cheese for supplies, lunch in a restored 1940’s dining 

car at Kehde’s Barbeque in Sedalia and a stop at Miller 

Pecan Farm for more supplies. Also on the way home we 

had our annual White Elephant Christmas gift exchange. 

Many valuable things were exchanged and I suspect that 

some of them will be back next year. 

While we were away I see that the girls basketball season 

tipped off and some of our area teams were in action. 

It looks like North Mahaska pummeled English Valleys 

and Lynnville-Sully hammered Tri-County. I will be 

covering games Monday and Tuesday nights before we 

take a turkey break. After Thanksgiving it will be wallto-wall 

sporting events for a while. 

Thanksgiving is one of the most overlooked holidays 

but perhaps one of the most important of the holidays. At 

my age I am reminded of so many things that I am thankful 

for. After the events of this year I am grateful to be on 

my feet and on the go. I am thankful for the Ancient-ess 

who keeps a sharp elbow and uses her creativity to get 

me into some very unique situations. Traveling with her 

is an adventure. And I am thankful that the Lord gave me 

a sense of humor. I have learned that you can’t attack this 

aging process without a certain degree of humor. 

Saturday evening we went up to New Sharon for the 

Brian Free and Assurance concert at North Mahaska 

High School. This was one of the concerts promoted by 

Tom and Cindy Drost and it was very good. I am grateful 

that these folks sponsor Southern Gospel music in the 

area and they deserve your support. 

Let’s take a look back at our yesterdays. 

75 years ago: Nov. 27, 1935- Cedar splits with Kirkville. 

The Cedar boys romped to a 75-7 win as Tucker, a freshman, 

scored 25 points. The Kirkville girls upset Cedar 

41-25 with Anna Abernathy scoring 29 points. Vermillion 

led Cedar with 13 points. Nov. 27- Barnes City 

takes two from Lacey. The boys squeezed out a 32-29 

win as L. Brannen scored 14 points. Ballenger led Lacey 

with 12. The girls nipped Lacey 20-18 as Vitera scored 

11 points. Lois Leanhart had 10 for Lacey and Eleanor 

Bunting added seven. 

50 years ago: Nov. 30, 1960- The Eddyville boys beat 

North Mahaska 61-53 as Ronnie Hull scored 20 points. 

Denny McMahon led NM with 20 points. Nov. 30- Fremont 

and Ollie split games. Roger Batterson pumped in 

30 points to lead the Fremont boys to a 65-27 win. Sherry 

Reynolds put down 23 points to lead Ollie to a 61-37 

girls win. Judy McCurdy led Fremont with 16 points and 

Nancy Hynick added 14. 

25 years ago: Nov. 27, 1985- 35 points by Leigh Ann 

Stringfellow and 24 by Missy Terfehn led Tri-County to 

a 67-44 win over Twin Cedars. Renee Beaver led the Sabers 

with 26 points. 

Have a wonderful week and enjoy plenty of family 

time during the holiday 

Church Directory 

Keswick, Thornburg, Webster 

United Methodist Churches 

Pastor: John Tunnicliff 

Keswick - 8:30 a.m. 

Keswick - 6:00 p.m. 

Thornburg - 9:45 a.m. 

Webster - 11:00 a.m. 

St. Mary Catholic Church 

Sigourney 

Rev. Charles Fladung 

Rectory: 641-622-3426 

Deacon: James Striegel 

Home: 634-2896 

Parish Office: 622-2316 

Prayer line: 622-2414 

Parish Council meets third Monday 

of each month 

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 p.m. 

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m. 

Delta Christian Church 

Pastor Jim Bringman 

108 West 3rd St. 

319-530-5625 

Worship: 9:00 a.m. 

CWF bi-monthly 1st Thursday 

Board Mtg bi-monthly 2nd Wed eve 

Catacomb Thrift Shop Open 2nd 

Saturday 9 am-12 pm (not 3rd Sat. 

in Sept.) 

Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm 

weekly at Henry Goetz’s home 

(404 North Valley) 

Friday Fellowship & Study 1:30 

weekly in Delta Housing mtg room 

Delta United Methodist 

Church 

Pastor: Vince Homan 

Church Services at 9 a.m. 

White Oak Presbyterian 

Pastor: Hans Cornelder 

Worship : 8:45 a.m. 

Sunday School: 10 a.m.


Question of the Week! 

By Kristen Fenton 

THORNBURG - This week the question of the week is “What is your favorite 

thing to do at Thanksgiving”. 

Seniors 

Holly Corrick- I love spending time with my family. 

April Carruthers- Sleeping in all day. 

Juniors 

DeNita Skinner- Hanging out at home with my boyfriend. 

Kristen Olsen- Going to my uncles. 

Sophomores 

Jennifer Leer- Eating. 

Laura Steinke- Eating everything. 

Freshmen 

Jessika Steen- Spending time with my family at grandma’s. 

Dalton Thomas- Going hunting. 

8th grade 

Jake Brumbaugh- Baseball camp. 

Brooke Glenn- Seeing my sister, Melissa, from Arizona. 

7th grade 

Kelsey Towns- Spending time with family and Black Friday shopping. 

Dakota Thomas- Riding dirt bikes. 

Elementary 

Madison Purdy- Eating chicken. 

Ty Moore- Corn on the cob. 

Staff 

Berdene Walston- Spending time with family at the family dinner. 

Ms. Easton- Cooking with mom. 

The Holiday Season 

By Taylor Bair 

THORNBURG - With the holiday season quickly approaching I asked the 

4th, 5th, and 6th graders what their favorite part of the holiday season was. 

There is nothing better in the holiday season than spending time with your 

family and friends. The upper elementary definitely agreed on being with 

family. One young lady said her favorite part of the holiday season was the 

cheer of it. Thank you to all the participants who filled out their survey. Look 

next week to see who the favorite reindeer is! 

FFA Members 

Learn Leadership 

By Zach Kitzman 

THORNBURG - On November 12 and 13, 2010, there was an FFA conference 

to teach some students how to be leaders in their FFA chapter; and 

help them out along the way through high school. The students in attendance 

were Robert Carruthers, Colin Russell, Abbie Wedgewood, and 

Skyler Purdy. They were accompanied by their FFA advisor Mr. Booth. The 

conference was held in Ankney at the FFA Building. Robert commented, 

“My favorite part was meeting people from other schools.” 

The students stayed one night at a hotel so they could go back the next 

morning and had a pretty good time. Abbie said, “My favorite part at the 

hotel was when I beat Skyler at Wii Baseball.” She also said, “We went to 

the big conference and learned about virtues and values and I will use this 

knowledge now to help me with FFA and I hope to be a great leader.” They 

all hope they can go back next year. 

Unique Program 

To Benefit Iowa FFA 

Farmers throughout the state have a terrific opportunity to participate in 

the Stine Seed Program, which will allow farmers to purchase Stine brand 

seed corn from the Iowa FFA. 

Harry Stine, founder and owner of Stine Seed Company, has been instrumental 

in making the FFA Enrichment Center a reality. Mr. Stine is continuing 

to show his commitment to the future of agriculture by allowing the 

Iowa FFA to run this program; designed to raise critical funds for the FFA 

Enrichment Center. 

The seed corn will be fully serviced and supported through the regular 

Stine sales and agronomic network. Every Stine brand corn hybrid is available 

through the FFA, including SmartStax hybrids, VT Triple PRO 

hybrids, VT Triple hybrids, Herculex® I hybrids, and Roundup Ready® 

Corn 2 hybrids. In order to help with speedy and accurate delivery, the local 

Stine dealer will receive a small administrative fee for handling and warehousing 

the seed. 

Dan Hansen, the Program Coordinator, notes that “the hybrids are exactly 

the same. The only difference is where the money is sent! It is amazing that 

the entire amount of the check is written to the Iowa FFA. That is why, we 

are asking farmers to consider planting a portion of their acres to Stine brand 

seed corn in order to help the Iowa FFA prosper and ensure a brighter future 

for youth in agriculture.” 

A student incentive program of $6,000 in scholarships has been established 

to award those students participating in this essential program. The College 

of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University will award 

ten scholarships while the Agriculture Department at Ellsworth Community 

College has also agreed to award two scholarships. 

The FFA Enrichment Center is a new, beautiful and unique facility dedicated 

to helping new generations of Iowans. Located on the DMACC Ankeny 

Campus, it enhances the learning and leadership development opportunities 

of FFA members, FFA alumni, agricultural students, agricultural teachers, 

and the general public. 

Opened in early 2010, the FFA Enrichment Center is ideal for meetings, 

planning retreats, banquets, conferences, seminars, and wedding receptions. 

Designed as an educational, leadership development center, each meeting 

room and large conference room includes basic AV set-up, projector, screen 

and multiple technology options. The FFA Enrichment Center is open to the 

general public and encourages business, industry, and educational organizations 

to utilize the Center for their space and training needs. 

. 

Growers interested in purchasing seed, should contact Ben Booth, Tri- 

County FFA Advisor, or contact your local Tri-County Community FFA 

Member at the Tri-County High School. 641-634-2636 

Job of the Week 

By Rachael Foley 

OSKALOOSA - This week for job of the week we focused on Maggie Maxwell 

who has worked at Mahaska Drug in Oskaloosa for about 7 months. 

Maggie didn’t like working there at first because she worked with Oskaloosa 

students that she didn’t know, but now she enjoys working there, especially 

now since all the Christmas decorations are out. Her favorite thing to do at 

work is to work on the cash register because if you don’t work on the cash 

register you have to clean things around the store. When asked what her 

favorite item sold was she thought for a while but there were just too many 

things to list. 

Good job Maggie, keep up the good work! Check back next week for the 

next job of the week. 

Trojan Tribune 


Activities and Menu Mystery Photo 

By Ella Kistler 

THORNBURG - 

Monday November 29 

Breakfast- Breakfast Pizza 

Lunch- Beef Patty with Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Applesauce 

Tuesday November 30 

Breakfast- Sausage, Waffle 

Lunch- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Spaghetti Sauce, Corn, Pineapple 

Activities- Parents Night VG/B BB English Valleys 6:00, 

JH GBB Montezuma 4:15 

Wednesday December 1 

Breakfast- Toast, Cereal 

Lunch- Chili, Crackers, Cheese Slice, Cinnamon Roll, Peaches 

Thursday December 2 

Breakfast- Egg Omelet Bagel 

Lunch- Taco with Shell, Lettuce, Salsa, Sour Cream, Orange 

Activities- Financial Aid Meeting for Seniors and Parents 6:00, JH GBB 

Sigourney 4:15, VW @ Montezuma 

Friday December 3 

Breakfast- Breakfast Bagel 

Lunch- Chicken Patty with Bun, Potato Wedge, Apple 

Activities- JH GBB @ English Valleys 4:15, VG/B BB @ HLV 6:00 

Saturday December 4 

Activities- Wrestling Montezuma Invitational 10:00 

Senior Spotlight! 

By Maggie Sauer 

This week’s senior spotlight is on Madeline Rae Schmidt. Maddy is the 

daughter of Brent Schmidt and Valerie Hammes. She was born on November 

30, 1992. She has 2 siblings; an older brother Kris and older sister Erin. 

Maddy has been involved in softball 4 years, basketball 2 years, FFA 1 

year, band 1 year, and student council for 2 years. She said if she had to pick 

a favorite sport she’s played, she’d have to go with softball. When asked 

why, she answered, “because it’s fun and I’m pretty good at it.” Her advice 

to some of the underclassmen is “just get along, forget the stupid stuff and 

come to school, do your homework.” 

Some of Maddy’s favorites include: black (color), cheeseburger & cheese 

balls or potatoes (food), football (sport- specifically the Hawkeyes and Vikings), 

Book of Eli (movie), and My Kind of Party by Jason Aldean (song). 

Plans for Miss Schmidt after high school include Kirkwood for 2 years 

with a major in business administration. When asked where in the world 

she might want to go in the future and with whom, she replied, “Maybe the 

Bahamas, and I’d take Kyle.” 

Her hobbies include sculpting from playdough, chatting, and fist pumping 

for no apparent reason. She likes to spend time with her grandparents, hates 

it when people smack their gum, and has a pet peeve at the nicknames of 

orangutan or carrot-top. She’s loud, fun, and kind of crazy, but we love her 

for it anyway. “The schnoz-berries taste like schnoz-berries!” will forever be 

stuck in our heads. Good luck to you Maddy! 

Life is a Song 

By April Carruthers 

THORNBURG - When you listen to your favorite song, do you think of 

how is describes you? How does it fit to your life? How is that song like the 

theme song of your life? Some people do it lot. Some listen to songs for the 

words; not the beat. When you think of your life what song pops into your 

head? Do you reflect on it in a good way; or bad? There are a lot of songs; 

some are about love, revenge, life, heartache, loss, getting broke down, and 

being picked up. Life is like a roller coaster; everyone has ups and downs. 

For instance, one day you have one of the best days ever because you got to 

see your boyfriend or girlfriend, you got an A on a test, or something else that 

made your day. However, then the next day you’re single and you got an F 

on a test or assignment. There are songs that describe that exactly. Songs are 

really just poems waiting for someone to pick up a guitar, sit at a piano, or 

hum a tune for someone to sing along. 

Songs are a healthy way to express your feelings. A lot of songs start with 

a person randomly putting words together; words of what they are feeling 

at that very moment. Singing what your heart wants and what your mind 

is saying helps eliminate how they are both pulling in different directions. 

You can write more than just your feelings; you can write about the past, 

the present, or the future. You could write just about anything. So what song 

describes your life? Tough question? It can be really interesting if you think 

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By Ella Kistler 

THORNBURG - This leads the way to the elementary end of the building. 

Elementary students pass by it on their way to lunch or band every day. 

Happy hunting! 

Staff Spotlight! 

By DeNita Skinner 

WEBSTER - This week staff spotlight focuses on Shelley Krumm, Tri- 

County’s elementary secretary. 

When is your birthday? 

October 17th. 

Tell us about your family? 

I have a husband Mike, a daughter Amy, a son Jeremy, a daughter-in-law 

Whitney Markham, and 3 grandkids; Karyssa, Addysyn, and Easton. 

What’s your position at Tri-County and how long have you been with us? 

I am the elementary secretary and I have been here for 22 years. 

What’s your favorite food? 

Pizza. 

What’s your favorite color? 

Purple. 

What’s your favorite sport? 

Softball and baseball. 

What’s your favorite pastime? 

Working outside, walking, and watching my grandkids. 

What’s your favorite quote? 

“Everything happens for a reason.” 

If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go and who 

would you take? 

Idaho, because I want to see the countryside, and I would take my husband. 

Where’s the worst place you’ve ever been? 

Driving in Chicago. 

What’s your favorite thing about your job? 

I enjoy the staff members and the kids. 

Do you have any advice to give to the students? 

Enjoy school because you’ll be done before you know it. 

Thank you Shelley for letting the Tri-County community get to know you 

as our 6th staff spotlight of the year. 

Numberland 

By Jennifer Weber 

THORNBURG - Mrs. Bair’s third grade class is doing a project called 

Numberland where the students learn about measurements through creating 

their own little townhouse on a piece of drawing paper. The townhouses 

have been zoned to meet certain specifications for the apartment complex. 

The students have to use their rulers to make the correct measurements. They 

have many steps to follow when creating their townhouse. 

Their first step is drawing the height of the townhouse; which including the 

roof is 10 inches. The roof can be any shape. During step 2 the students draw 

the width of the town house at 8 inches. Adding the four windows is step 3. 

Each window is 1-3/4 inches wide and 2 inches tall. Number 4 is knocking 

at your door; which should be 2-1/2 inches tall and 2 inches wide. Shut the 

shutters 5 is quivering. To draw the shutters on the downstairs windows the 

students have to measure 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches tall. Step 6 includes 

putting flower boxes under the windows upstairs; making them 1/2 inch tall 

and 1-3/4 inches wide. Placing a doorknob one inch from the bottom of the 

door is step 7.You can’t forget the chimney; this one is one inch wide and as 

tall as you wish. It is optional to add drapes to your windows if you like. The 

final step is to color your townhouse, cut it out, and add it to the apartment 

complex on the bulletin board. 

The students love doing this project because it is a fun way to learn. Maybe 

if you want to challenge your measuring skills you can create your own 

townhouse. 

Passes or Tools? 

By Julie Hartwig 

THORNBURG - Tri-County students have discovered that several teachers 

have unique hall passes that have something to do with their class. Mrs. Long 

and Mrs. Krumm’s are both dealing with science. Mrs. Long’s is a flower because 

you learn about the growth and life cycles of bugs, animals, and plants; 

hence the flower. Mrs. Krumm’s is a pair of safety goggles because of the experiments 

the students do in her class; where safety always comes first. Mrs. 

O’Rourke, family consumer science teacher, made a pass out of a rubber 

spatula. Mrs. Anderson’s is a water rocket toy because as the history teacher, 

she teaches about rockets history and going into space. The AG teacher, Mr. 

Booth uses a tape measure because you can’t build things correctly without 

measuring first. If you hear a noise in the hallway it could be a student 

from Mr. Montz’s room using the drumstick pass. Mr. Ward, one of the math 

teachers at Tri-County uses a playing card. He uses it because math skills are 

necessary for a lot of card games. You wouldn’t think that a computer class 

could get a special pass, but you would be wrong. Ms. Headley had an old 

computer mouse that most students love to use as her hall pass. Mr. Hrasky, 

Tri-County’s awesome english teacher uses a book. No it isn’t so the students 

have something to read while in the bathroom, it’s because he teaches the 

value of reading a good book. The students like the different hall passes and 

look forward to seeing any new ones that might pop up in the future. 

Thanks for reading The Trojan Tribune! 

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What Cheer Paper Community 

Outside Iowa 

By: Thomas Allen, professional outdoor writer, photographer, videographer, 

and outdoor talk radio show host. Email: tha481@gmail.com 

Iowa’s Rich Shotgun Tradition 

There are deep running traditions in every aspect of the outdoors, especially 

deer hunting. The tradition that exists in deer hunting is as old as any 

outdoor custom in existence. I can remember growing up and hunting with a 

friend who graciously allowed me to participate in one of these traditions. 

My first experience was years ago, but it began at 2:30 a.m. as I accompanied 

a friend to his grandfather’s farm where a large breakfast was 

being prepared for the 20-some blaze warriors about to put a dent in the local 

whitetail population. Back then the mothers, sisters, aunts, and daughters 

prepared this early feast for their men prior to the opening drive. Today many 

of those wonderful ladies actually participate in the hunt, often outdoing a 

good portion of the men. 

Just before legal shooting time, we would all gather near the pick-ups 

and a very strict set of rules was explained and positions were drawn out of 

a hat. That is of course unless you the new guy (me), then you were assigned 

a pushing position. I never complained once, as it was an honor to at least be 

acknowledged by this crew as an official participant. 

I can’t even recall the number of deer we shot that day, nor the quality of 

the bucks, but I do remember that this crew of hunters operated like a fine 

oiled machine, just as they had for the past 20+ years. Each tag was filled by 

the end of the weekend and everyone got a full freezer out of the deal, with 

an occasional impressive set of antlers to put on the wall. 

Life has taken me down many different roads since then and I no longer 

hunt with that crew, even though I still have an open-ended invitation to do 

so whenever I would like. Not much has changed in the past 10 years; they 

still indulge in the same traditions and love every minute of it. 

One of the traditions that must be taken very seriously is safety. There is 

no excuse for gun related accidents when deer hunting. Practice safe muzzle 

control and DO NOT take “iffy” shots, especially if you are uncertain of your 

target. A part of shotgun hunting deer might include taking running shots. 

This is not recommended, but if you must, make absolutely certain you can 

make an ethical shot and be aware of what is behind the deer. Passing a deer 

is a far better option when there is a substantial amount of risk in taking an 

uncertain shot. 

Make sure you have all your licensing material on your person at all 

times. The Iowa DNR Conservation Officers will be out enforcing the laws. 

You will need a general hunting license, habitat stamp, and your tag, whether 

that be any sex, or antlerless. Without these items, you cannot participate in 

the hunt in any way. The use of CB Radios to coordinate a hunt is prohibited, 

when in route from one hunting location to the next all weapons must be 

concealed in an enclosed case, and all hunters are required to wear a solid 

blaze vest. It is recommended that you wear more than the minimum. 

Iowa’s first shotgun season begins Saturday, Dec. 4 and goes through 

Wednesday, Dec. 8, and second season begins Saturday, Dec. 11 and runs 

through Sunday, Dec. 19. If you don’t have a lifelong affiliation with the 

same group of hunters, don’t let that stop you from getting out and enjoying 

Iowa’s outdoors. If you are still looking for a tradition to involve yourself 

with, consider initiating your own; they all start somewhere. 

Good Luck! 

Feel free to contact me with any questions! 

Live it Up! 

(Thomas Allen is a professional outdoor writer, photographer, videographer, 

and outdoor talk radio show host; for more information visit www. 

outdoorpursuitsradio.com. If you have questions or comments feel free to 

email Thomas at tha481@gmail.com) 

Two FSA Program 

Deadlines are Approaching 

Keokuk County FSA wants to remind producers deadlines are fast approaching 

for requesting Crop Disaster Program (CAP) assistance for 2009 

soybeans losses and Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) assistance for 

those producers who suffered damage to conservation structures, etc. caused 

by heavy rains and flooding during the summer of 2010. 

The sign up period for CAP ends on December 9, 2010. Producers with 

a 5% soybean loss in 2009 on land physically located in Keokuk County 

can certify that loss to FSA and qualify for a predetermined payment rate of 

$15.62 time the planted acres of the crop. The loss is figured on a per farm 

basis. 

The sign up period for ECP ends on December 14, 2010 for Keokuk County 

producers. Producers must come into the office and notate damaged areas on 

a map as well as estimate of the cost involved to repair the damage. Damage 

must be of such magnitude the producer cannot afford to complete needed 

repairs without Federal assistance. An FSA employee needs to complete a 

field inspection before the repair work is started. 

Keokuk County FSA is requesting producers call (641) 622-2800 to make 

an appointment to complete the sign up process for either program. 

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Thomas Genealogy Researched 

The Scholtus home at 102 E Willow St. hosted a get together on 

November 19th . The object- checking up on the Thomas Genealogy. 

Joining Pat and Mike were Cheryl Ross fromMason City, Martha 

Hoover from Avery, Mary Clubb and Pearl Baird from What Cheer and 

Marchita Thomas from Sigourney. Lunch and photo taking was enjoyed 

by everyone. (Picture submitted by Mike Scholtus ) 

Volunteers Work at Baptist Church 

Jeanette and Everett Sterrett, members of the What Cheer Baptist 

Church and Pastor Dick Larson spent one of the last great weather 

days of the Fall Season working in the Church yard. They spent a 

recent afternoon planting 30 tulip bulbs and 36 daffodil bulbs. They 

decided the next project could be the restoration of the old Church 

bell that presently stands on the southeast corner of the church building. 

Volunteers have recently completed the work on the inside walls 

of the sanctuary. (Picture submitted by Jane Larson) 

Changes Coming to Carry Permits 

There are changes coming to Carry Permits. Five Year Permit After January 

1, 2011 will be issued according to the following rules: 

RENEW 

• Must apply at least 30 days prior to expiration date of current permit. 5 

year permit cannot be issued until after January 1, 2011. 

• Must have done one of the following within the 12 months prior to the 

expiration date on the current permit: 

• Taken an NRA or ILEA certified handgun safety course, or 

• Qualified on a firing range with an above mentioned instructor. 

NEW PERMIT 

• Provide documentation of a handgun safety training course taught by an 

instructor certified by the NRA or ILEA or display a certificate of honorable 

discharge or general discharge or a DD-214 showing such discharge from 

any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Training or military 

service training for a new permit may have occurred at any time prior to the 

application for a new permit. 

If these rules don’t work now because of time restrictions: 

• Renew before November 30, 2010. This would give you a new 12 months 

to meet requirements but only be a one year permit and you could apply for 

a 5 year permit at any time next year. 

BE ADVISED: 

• The Sheriff can no longer restrict permits. 

• The permit does apply to long guns (along with the concealed carry of 

other dangerous weapons). See new law. 

• There are no City restrictions under state law. 

• The permit does apply to concealed carry as well as open carry of firearms. 

• The permit is good within the entire state. 

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MHP holds drive thru flu clinic 

Dan Tolly of Oskaloosa is one of 45 people who participated in Mahaska 

Health Partnership Public Health’s Drive Thru Flu Vaccination 

Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 13. Kelly Ehret, a second year Indian Hills 

Nursing Student, is shown giving the flu shot. Flu vaccinations are 

still being offered Mondays and Thursdays at the MHP Public Health 

Office, located on MHP’s campus. For more information, please call 

641-673-3257. 

WCP Local Classifieds 

PET GROOMING 

Pet grooming in your home. Call Debbii Olson at (641) 522-7536 (P-tfn) 

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WINDOW GLASS AND SCREENS AVAILABLE 

True Value, Sigourney can cut glass to fit your window frame and replace 

window screens. Call 641-622-3261. SKW40 tfn 

TREE SERVICE 

Eagle Tree Service. Trimming, Removal, Bush Removal. Prompt service. 

Small jobs welcome. Call anytime, 319-655-7929. “Serving the entire 

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House in Keswick. 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, with 2-car garage. Newly remodeled 

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Hide-a-bed couch, neutral colors, $50 and you haul. Call 641-635-2170. 

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Apartment, 2 rooms and bath, furnished, utilities paid, $400 a month. Chuck 

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8 November 25, 2010 Community 

Friend of 4-H 

County Council member, Seth Swearingen presented Mike 

Bensmiller with the award at the 2010 4-H Awards Rally Night 

on Sat., Nov. 6. Photo submitted. 

Citizenship Award 

McKenna Gambell received her Intermediate Citizenship 

Award and Alissa Strohman was presented with her Senior 

Citizenship Award at the 2010 4-H Awards Rally Night on 

Sat., Nov. 6. Photo submitted. 

Outstanding Award 

County Council member, Blake Bayliss presented Nichole Gent 

(left) with the Outstanding Senior Award and Rachel Wonderlich 

(right) with the Outstanding Intermediate Award at the 2010 4-H 

Awards Rally Night on Sat., Nov. 6. Photo submitted. 

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Keokuk County 4-H Leadership 

Outstanding 4-H Leader 

County Council member, Patrick Frank presented the 

award to his mother, Tina Frank at the 2010 4-H Awards Rally 

Night on Sat., Nov. 6. Photo submitted. 

The Keokuk County 

4-H annual Awards Rally 

Night was Sat., Nov. 6 at the 

KC Expo, Sigourney with 90 

people in attendance. The 4-H 

Youth County Council served 

a pizza dinner followed by the 

Award’s night where Youth and 

Leaders were recognized for their 

accomplishments. 4-H Youth 

Council members: Patrick Frank, 

Blake Bayliss, Autumn Barnhart, 

Alissa Strohman, Natalie Luers, 

Emily Adam, Rachel Wonderlich 

and Seth Swearingen. The 

following awards were presented: 

Special Awards 

Outstanding 4-H Leader: 

The 2010 “Outstanding 4-H 

Leader” award was presented 

to Tina Frank. She has been a 

leader of the Lafayette Feeders 

4-H club in the Keota area for the 

last 15 years. She has also taken 

on the Swine Superintendent 

role, following her father’s, 

Elmer Greiner’s footsteps. She 

was presented a “Willow Tree” 

Keokuk County 4-H Council 

Alumni Award 

County Council member, Alissa Strohman presented Regina 

Leer with the award at the 2010 4-H Awards Rally Night on 

Sat., Nov. 6. Photo submitted. 

“To Make the Best Better” 

Memers of the 2010 Keokuk County 4-H Council include (front to back, left to right): Autumn Barnhart, Alissa Strohman, 

Emily Adam and Rachel Wonderlich. Seth Swearingen, Blake Bayliss, Patrick Frank and Natalie Luers This group of leaders work 

closely with County Youth Coordinator, Shelly Koehn. Photo submitted. 

2010 4-H Awards Rally Night 

ornament of wisdom. 

Friend of 4-H: The 

2010 “Friend of 4-H” award was 

presented to Mike Bensmiller 

of Sigourney. He has been an 

outstanding supporter of the 

4-H program in Keokuk County 

for a number of years, through 

donations and his commitment 

to the livestock exhibitors in this 

county. He was presented a 4-H 

desk clock. 

Alumni Award: The 

2010 “4-H Alumni Award” was 

presented to Regina Leer of 

Keswick. To this day she has kept 

the Leer family 4-H tradition going 

- her mother, Enid Phillips was 

a long time leader, her children 

have each participated in 4-H and 

now most of her grandchildren 

are 4-H members active in the 

livestock and Home Economics 

projects. She is a past 4-H Leader 

of the Keswick Klover Leaves 4-H 

club for 20+ years, in which she 

was a 4-H member herself. She 

was presented a “Willow Tree” 

ornament of wisdom. 

Club Communications 

Awards (sponsored by Keokuk 

County Farm Bureau): Jeanine 

Pfeiffer, KC Farm Bureau 

presented awards to the top clubs 

for communications involvement. 

• First – Patriotic Panthers 

4-H; Second – Riverside 4-H and 

Third – Liberty Leaders 4-H. 

Window Display Awards: 

The 4-H Clubs put together 

window displays for National 4-H 

Week. Participating clubs and 

businesses were Patriotic Panthers 

4-H and Riverside 4-H at the KC 

Extension Office and Stick to It at 

Richland Vet Clinic, Sigourney. 

• First place - Liberty Leaders 

4-H with a display at White State 

Bank in South English. 

Year of the Clover Leader 

Awards: Milestone Awards were 

presented to leaders. 

• 15 Year Clover Pins: Gail 

Weber, Tina Frank and Diane 

Barnhart. 

• 10 Year Clover Pins: Mary 

Brainard. 

Individual Recognition 

Awards: 4-H members presented 

with the following awards must 

apply or be nominated. Their 

efforts were evaluated by the KC 

Extension Council. 

• Leadership Award: Junior, 

Ethan Danner; Intermediate, 

Rachel Wonderlich and Senior, 

Nichole Gent 

• Citizenship Award: 

Intermediate, McKenna Gambell 

and Senior, Alissa Strohman 

• Ak-Sar-Ben Award: 

Intermediate, McKenna Gambell 

and Senior, Talya Miller 

• Merit Award: Junior, Ethan 

Danner, Intermediate, McKenna 

Gambell and Senior, Allison Leer 

• Home Economics Award: 

Nichole Gent 

• Agriculture Award: Kyle 

Leer 

• DanForth I Dare You Award: 

Jacob Wonderlich 

• Outstanding Intermediate 

Award: Rachel Wonderlich 

• Outstanding Senior Award: 

Nichole Gent 

Individual Herdsmanship 

Awards (sponsored by the KC 

Expo Board): Sharon Fritchen, 

Expo Board Member presented the 

Bucket Awards given to members 

who helped with Expo set up, 

Expo clean up and were around to 

help others during the Expo. 

• Beef – Blake Bayliss 

• Dairy Cattle/Dairy Goats – 

Rachel Wonderlich 

• Sheep or Meat Goat – Shae 

Oostra 

• Swine – Patrick Frank 

• Small Animal – Jessica Goll 

• Bottle Bucket Calf/ 

Lamb – Hunter Swearingen

What Cheer Paper Community 

Recognized at 2010 Awards Rally Night 

Communications Sponsored by KC Farm Bureau 

The Keokuk County Farm Bureau, represented by Jeanine Pfeifffer, sponsored the Club Communications Awards presented 

at the 2010 4-H Awards Rally Night on Sat., Nov. 6. Accepting these awards on behalf of their club were (left to right): Grace 

Shemanski, Liberty Leaders; Mikayla Morrison, Liberty Leaders; Peiffer; Seth Swearingen, Riverside; Shae Oostra, Bridget 

Fritchen, McKenna Gambell, all of the Patriotic Panthers. Photo submitted. 

Herdsmanship Sponsored by KC Expo Board 

The Keokuk County Expo Board of Trustees, represented by Sharon Fritchen, sponsored the Individual Herdsmanship Awards 

presented at the 2010 4-H Awards Rally Night on Sat., Nov. 6. Pictured above with their bucket award are (left to right): Jessica 

Goll, Shae Oostra, Rachel Wonderlich, Patrick Frank, Blake Bayliss and Fritchen. Photo submitted. 

Project Awards 

The 4-H Project Awards are given 

to individuals who strive in specific 

project areas. Youth are required to 

submit applications including citizenship, 

leadership and communication 

efforts in each project area along 

with outstanding involvement in the 

project. 

Hoof Beats 4-H Club 

Steven Clubb: Gold in Dairy Goat, 

Horse/Pony. Silver in Meat Goat; 

Chase Denny: Gold in Bucket Bottle 

Calf, Dairy Goat, Horse/Pony; Cassie 

Leer: Gold in Horse/Pony; Mateer 

Strong: Gold in Dog Obedience, 

Food/Nutrition, Home Improvement, 

Horticulture, Photography, Rabbits; 

Jessica VanPatten: Gold in Horse/ 

Pony. Silver in Dairy Goat, Meat 

Goat; Mary VanPatten: Gold in Meat 

Goat, Dairy Goat, Horse/Pony. 

Shooting Sports 4-H Club 

Tanner Bos: Gold in Home 

Improvement, Visual Arts. 

Keokuk County Klovers 4-H Club 

Autumn Barnhart: Gold in 

Clothing, Food/Nutrition; Katelyn 

Wheeldon: Gold in Food/Nutrition, 

Visual Arts; Lindsey Wheeldon: 

Gold in Home Improvement; 

Morgan Wilson: Gold in Beef, Food/ 

Nutrition, Visual Arts. Silver in Home 

Improvement; David Wehr: Gold in 

Computer Science, Dairy Cattle, Dog 

Obedience, Photography, Rabbit, 

Science/Mechanics/Engineering. 

Keswick Klover Leaves 4-H Club 

Emma Bair: Gold in Beef, Bucket 

Bottle Calf, Home Improvement, 

Horse/Pony, Rabbit; Ethan Bair: 

Silver in Beef; Ethan Danner: Gold 

in Clothing, Food/Nutrition, Home 

Improvement, Photography, Visual 

Arts, Bucket Bottle Calf; Audeana 

Finch: Gold in Clothing, Food/ 

Nutrition, Home Improvement, 

Photography; Nathan Fisher: Gold in 

2010 Keokuk County 4-H Project Awards 

Sheep, Swine; Allison Leer: Gold in 

Clothing; Kyle Leer: Gold in Bucket 

Bottle Calf, Clothing, Food/Nutrition, 

Welding; Lexie Leer: Gold in Clothing, 


Photography. 

Lafayette Feeders 4-H Club 

Paige Baetsle: Gold in Beef, 

Home Improvement, Horticulture, 

Swine; Derek Berg: Gold in Swine; 

Patrick Frank: Gold in Beef, Swine; 

Garrett Greiner: Gold in Swine; 

Gretchen Greiner: Gold in Food/ 

Nutrition, Swine. Silver in Home 

Improvement; Natalie Luers: Silver 

in Horticulture, Issues; Abby Schulte: 

Gold in Animal Science, Bucket Bottle 

Calf, Communications, Rabbit. 

Liberty Leaders 4-H Club 

Luke Ackerman: Gold in Home 

Improvement, Woodworking; 

Kellan Coppinger: Gold in Beef, 

Photography; Aaron Gent: Gold in 

Bucket Bottle Calf, Food/Nutrition, 

Self Determined, Woodworking; 

Nichole Gent: Gold in Food/Nutrition, 

Leadership, Photography, Science/ 

Mechanics/Engineering. Silver in 

Animal Science, Clothing, Home 

Improvement, Horticulture, Issues, 

Personal Development, Vet Science, 

Welding, Woodworking; Paul Gent: 

Gold in Food/Nutrition, Welding; 

Adam Grove: Gold in Welding, Beef, 

Bucket Bottle Calf, Food/Nutrition, 

Horticulture, Photography; Audrey 

Grove: Gold in Bucket Bottle Calf, 


Horse/Pony, Horticulture, Pets, 

Photography, Rabbit, Science/ 

Mechanics/Engineering; Denny 

Haines: Gold in Dairy Cattle. Silver 

in Photography; Andrea Loving: Gold 

in Ag/Natural Resources, Food/ 


Horticulture, Pets, Photography, 

Visual Arts; Clayton Morrison: Gold 

in Home Improvement, Photography; 

Mikayla Morrison: Gold in Beef, 

Clothing, Communications, Family 

Heritage, Swine. Silver in Pets. 

Patriotic Panthers 4-H Club 

Chandler Eckley: Gold in Horse/ 

Pony. Silver in Bucket Bottle Calf, 

Home Improvement, Photography; 

Chase Eckley: Gold in Bucket 

Bottle Calf. Silver in Food/Nutrition, 

Photography; Victoria Eckley: Gold 

in Horse/Pony. Silver in Photography; 

Bridget Fritchen: Gold in Beef, 

Communications, Dog Obedience, 

Photography, Swine, Visual Arts; Maci 

Gambell: Gold in Beef, Photography, 

Home Improvement, Sheep; McKenna 

Gambell: Gold in Beef, Citizenship, 

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , P e r s o n a l 

Development, Home Improvement, 

Sheep. Silver in Photography; Hailee 

Miller: Gold in Clothing; Talya Miller: 

Gold in Food/Nutrition, Visual Arts; 

Ryan Millikin: Gold in Beef, Food/ 


Photography; Faith Oostra: Gold in 

Communications, Food/Nutrition, 

Home Improvement, Pets. Silver 

in Rabbit; Shae Oostra: Gold in 

Communications, Food/Nutrition, 

Forestry, Home Improvement, 

Sheep, Beef; Tiana Slaney: Gold in 

Communications, Photography; Jenna 

Swanson: Gold in Communications, 

Meat Goat, Visual Arts. Silver in 

Photography; Joel Swanson: Gold 

in Beef, Communications, Home 

Improvement, Photography; Caylee 

Swearingen: Gold in Communications. 

Silver in Food/Nutrition, Photography; 

Hunter Swearingen: Gold in Bucket 

Bottle Calf; Keaton Winn: Gold in 

Communications, Rabbit; Paige Winn: 

Gold in Communications, Rabbit; 

Rachel Wonderlich: Gold in Cothing, 

Communications, Dairy Cattle, Food/ 

Nutrition, Home Improvement. Silver 

in Photography. 

Riverside 4-H Club 

Hayley Abell: Gold in Beef, Bucket 

Bottle Calf, Food/Nutrition; Jacob 

Bombei: Gold in Photography, Swine; 

Luke Bombei: Gold in Photography, 

Swine; Jordan Carter: Gold in 

Beef, Home Improvement. Silver in 

Photography; Leah Carter: Gold in 

Bucket Bottle Calf, Bucket Bottle 

Lamb, Clothing, Home Improvement, 

Photography; Macie Leonard: Gold 

in Beef. Silver in Home Improvement; 

Madysen Leonard: Gold in Beef. Silver 

in Home Improvement; Blane Long: 

Gold in Beef; Khloe Snakenberg: Gold 

in Bucket Bottle Calf, Communications; 

Seth Swearingen: Gold in Beef; 

Shane Swearingen: Gold in Beef; Dan 

Waechter: Gold in Poultry, Shooting 

Sports; Zeb Webb: Gold in Beef. 

Silver in Photography; Nolan Wehr: 

Gold in Beef. 

Stick to It 4-H Club 

Ashley Goll: Gold in Home 

Improvement, Horticulture, Poultry. 

Silver in Dog Obedience, Photography, 

Visual Arts. Bronze in Rabbit; Jessica 

Goll: Gold in Food/Nutrition, Home 

Improvement, Photography, Poultry, 

Self Determined, Visual Arts; Sadie 

Goll: Gold in Poultry, Visual Arts. Silver 

in Home Improvement, Horticulture, 

Photography; Tanner Halleran: Bronze 

in Food/Nutrition; Carolyn Holm: Gold 

in Clothing, Food/Nutrition, Home 

Improvement, Photography. Silver in 

Horticulture; Kristen Olsen: Bronze 

in Home Improvement, Horticulture, 

Visual Arts; Collin Svenby: Silver in 

Photography. Bronze in Clothing, 


Visual Arts; Audra Weber: Gold in 

Clothing, Communications, Home 

Improvement, Visual Arts, Dog 

Obedience, Bucket Bottle Calf, Food/ 

Nutrition; Drayce Webster: Gold in 

Food/Nutrition. Silver in Rabbit. 


Leadership Award 

The Leadership Awards were presented at the 2010 4-H 

Awards Rally Night on Sat., Nov. 6 to (left to right): Junior, 

Ethan Danner; Senior, Nichole Gent and Intermediate, Rachel 

Wonderlich. Photo submitted. 

Ak-Sar-Ben Award 

County Council member, Patrick Frank (right) presented 

Intermediate, McKenna Gambell (left) with her Ak-Sar-Ben 

Award at the 2010 4-H Awards Rally Night on Sat., Nov. 6. The 

Senior Ak-Sar-Ben recipient, Talya Miller was unavailable for 

the photo; photo submitted. 

Merit Award 

Receiving the Merit Award at the 2010 4-H Awards Rally 

Night on Sat., Nov. 6 were Junior, Ethan Danner (left) and 

Intermediate, McKenna Gambell (right). Senior, Allison Leer 

was unavailable for the photo; photo submitted. 

Wagler Motor Co., Inc 

308 Main Street, Sigourney, IA 52591 

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

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

www.waglermotor.com 

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‘08 FORD F150 XLT 4X4, 5.4, A, AC, TC, PLW, 6 DISC, 25K. 

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10 November 25, 2010 Community 

Honor Band is Playing 

By Shelby Hartwig 

BELLE PLAINE- The Tri-County, HLV, English Valleys, Montezuma, Lynnville-Sully, 

Iowa Valley, and Belle Plaine Bands went to the SICL Conference 

Honor Band on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the Belle Plaine High 

School. A lot of people tried out for Honor Band, but only six lucky band students 

got to go to this wonderful event. Those that went were Abbie Meyer, 

Heather Warch, Kristin Lundy; who all played the clarinet; and three girls 

Kaitlyn Krumm, Megan Garber, and Sarah Striegel who all played the trumpet. 

They were accompanied by their wonderful band director, Noel Montz. 

The songs they played were Celtic Ritual by John Higgins, Elephant Hill 

(Fourth Movement for Then Canyonlands Suite) by Scott Stanton, Fanfare 

for the Common Man by Aaron Copland and Robert Longfield, and Portrait 

of a clown by Frank Ticheli. It turned out great. The girls had a wonderful 

time and it was a great experience. 

Boswell Rep 

to Hold Local 

Office Hours 

Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a 

member of his staff in New Sharon, 

Sigourney and Grinnell on Wednesday, 

December 8th, for open office 

hours. 

Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District 

Representative in the area, will be 

at: 

New Sharon City Park Building 

from 9:00am – 10:00am 

Sigourney Public Library from 

11:00am – 12:00 Noon 

Grinnell’s Drake Community Library 

from 1:30pm – 2:30pm 

Johnson will be on hand to work 

with individuals who are having difficulty 

with a government agency, 

have suggestions for the Congressman 

or would just like to share their 

concerns. Members of the public are 

invited to attend. 

If you are unable to attend these 

office hours but have a concern to 

share, please contact Congressman 

Boswell’s district office toll free at 

1-888-432-1984 or by email at rep. 

boswell.ia03@mail.house.gov, or 

visit Congressman Boswell’s website 

at www.house.gov/boswell. 

A Christmas She Will 

Never Forget . . . 

Where the Area’s Largest Selection of 

Fine Jewelry Is Now On Sale! 

Styles may vary. 

Gardner-Collier 

JEWELRY 

PENN CENTRAL MALL • OSKALOOSA • 641-673-7449 

Mon.-Fri. 10-8 Sat. 10-6 Sun. 12-5 

Keokuk County Participates in 

The American Medicine Chest Challenge 

To help combat the growing threat of misusing pills 

to our nation’s children, the KC STAAR Project, the Keokuk 

County Sheriff’s Department, Sigourney Police 

Department and the Keota Police Department, coordinated 

with the American Medicine Chest Challenge in 

What Cheer, Keota, and Sigourney on November 13, 

2010 

The event took place in hundreds of communities 

across the country on the same day, from 10:00 AM to 

2:00 PM local time. This initiative challenged Keokuk 

County residents to clear out their medicine cabinets of 

unused, unwanted or expired prescription and over-thecounter 

medicines. Approximately 46 pounds of drugs 

were collected at the three locations. Law enforcement 

were on hand at each location to secure the medicines 

and dispose of them properly. 

The most recent National Survey on Drug Use and 

Health shows prescription medicines to be the most 

abused drugs by Americans, other than marijuana, and 

found that 70% of people who abuse prescription pain 

relievers say they got them from friends or relatives. 

A recent study on drug use by of teens by the Partnership 

for a Drug Free America (PDFA) found that one in 

9 children are abusing prescription pain relievers to get 

high. 

If you missed the event, here are some tips to safely 


Keokuk County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Casey Hinnah and Mary Krier sort and empty containers for disposal. 

QUINCY PLACE MALL • OTTUMWA • 641-682-0494 

Mon.-Fri. 10-9 Sat. 10-9 Sun. 12-5 

dispose of your medications: 

- Take unused or outdated medicines out of their 

original containers, mix them with an undesirable substance 

(like used coffee grounds or kitty litter) and put 

the mixture in an empty can or bag. 

- Properly conceal and dispose of these medicines 

in the trash so teens or others won’t remove them. 

- Unless the directions say otherwise, do NOT 

flush medications down the drain or toilet — the chemicals 

can pollute the water supply. 

- Always remove any personal, identifiable information 

from empty prescription bottles or pill packages 

before you throw them away. 

- Many local pharmacies participate in the “Take- 

Away” program, Iowa’s Medication Disposal Program. 

They allow the public to bring unused drugs to a central 

location for proper disposal. (Note: They will not take 

controlled substances, such as Hydrocodone or Vicodin, 

syringes, or liquids) 

For further information on the American Medicine 

Chest Challenge visit www.americanmedicinechest.com. 

For information parents of teens and for older citizens, 

visit www.takeadoseoftruth.com . For local information 

on alcohol and other drug abuse, visit www.kcstaar.org 

or call 641-224-2271. 

Keota Police Chief Doug Conrad, Sigourney Police Chief Allan 

Glandon and Sigourney Reserve Officer Cody Davis secure and 

transport the medications after the event. 

Trevor Draisey, Patrick Frank and Ryan Adams were three of the student 

volunteers at the Keota Fire Station 

The bag of pills collected in Sigourney

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