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Tour of Homes: Featuring 

Bill and Jana Freeborn & Family 

Another home on the Warhawk Dance Team Christmas Tour this year will 

be the Bill and Jana Freeborn home on the northwest side of New Sharon at 

201 North Lincoln Street. This ranch style home was built in 1969 and the 

Freeborn’s have owned it for the past 18 years. It consists of 1860 square feet 

on the main level in which you will have the oportunity to tour. The guest 

will enter through the two car garage and view the eat in kitchen with an 

adjoiningformal dining room, large livingroom with a built in fireplace, 1.5 

baths and 3 bedrooms. It sits on a double lot with a large backyard. Many 

updates have been done on this homeby Bill himself. “We enjoy the open 

floor plan our home has as we love hosting many familygatherings,” expressed 

Jana. 

When it comes to Christmas traditions Bill usually carries approximately 

10-12 rubbermaidcontainers up from the basement and then watches as Jana 

and the kids begin to decoratewith Christmas music or a movie playing in 

the background. They are custom to decorating three Christmas trees with 

their favorite tree being placed on a rotating tree stand and another tree that 

has all of the ornaments the kids have made over the years. Jana has a special 

wreath that was made by her mother out of an old Christmas tree she had as 

a child that you will see hanging on the kitchen door. The family expressed 

that they have a nativity scene that is kept out all year long in the china hutch 

as memory of the reason they celebrate the season. 

Bill and Jana celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year. Bill 

is an engineer technician for Vermeer Manufacturing in Pella and has been 

there for the past 18 years. 

Jana is a Registered Dental Hygienist for Recker Dental Care in Pella 

where she has worked for the past 15 yrs. They have a son Beau, 16 and 

a daughter Rachel, 11 who both attend North Mahaska Schools. As a family 

they all enjoy camping at their farm with family and friends, swimming, 

walking, watching movies, sports, and eating mexican food. 

They also enjoy spending this time with family, attending the celebration 

at their church, and having time off of school and work. 

The NM dance team has chosen this home as the refreshment site along 

the way and will be providing and serving you with something warm to drink 

and a light snack. 

The Freeborn’s hope you come out on Saturday, December 4th from 

2-5:00 pm and enjoy what this home has to offer. 

A Veteran Remembered 

at Memorial Service 

The VA Medical Center in Iowa 

City held a memorial service for 

families of veterans to celebrate the 

lives of loved ones who had passed 

away in the year 2009. The memorial 

event took place on Sunday, November 

7. 

Part of the program was read to 

the families attending, “We hope this 

service will have a special meaning 

for all of you as we all share this 

journey of grief and sorrow.” 

The memorial service was held 

in the National Guard Armory on 

Melrose Avenue in Iowa City. 

The roll of honor was read by three of the top chaplains of the VA. Only 

the names of the veterans were read if their family members were in attendance 

at the service. 

In attendance were: Jim, CoraLou, Allan, Mike and Coleen McGriff, in 

honor and remembrance of their loved one, Lowell McGriff. 

Food, refreshments and fellowship concluded the memorial service. 

A fun and exciting cast of characters for a fun and exciting play which was under the direction of teacher and director, Mr. Bruce Peiffer. 

All School Play: 

Next Victim Please 

Tour of Homes: Featuring 

Brad and Melissa Korell & Family 

The home of Brad and Melissa Korell will be featured as one of the homes 

on the NM Dance Team Christmas Tour of Homes. The Korell home is 

located on the west side of New Sharon at 702 W. Maple Street. This home 

was designed and built by the Korell’s in 2010. The property features a 1600 

square foot detached shop and the has 3500 square foot of living space over 

two floors with an added 1053 square foot of garage space. This home features 

5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a large open kitchen area with dining, fully 

finished basement and a large separate office space. This custom built home 

features maple cabinets, hardwood maple floors, french doors, heated tile 

floors, gas fire place, decorative ceilings and granite countertops throughout. 

The Korell’s have 3 children that attend North Mahaska Schools -- Clayton 

who is a junior in high school, Bailee who is in the 5th grade and Easton 

who attends 4 year old preschool. The Korell’s celebrate the holidays with 

their large extended family including 13 nieces and nephews, 6 brothers and 

sisters, parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Christmas Eve is always a special 

family event in the Korell family. Each year the entire extended family 

celebrates together and “Santa” visits to bring gifts to each of the children. 

What makes this even more special is that “Santa” is played by the father of 

Melissa’s best friend from high school. It’s a special time that the children 

remember and look forward to each year! 

Brad Korell owns and operates two businesses out of their home -- Korell 

Carpentry LLC and All-N-One Seamless gutters and specialize in residential 

construction and aluminum seamless gutter installation. 

Melissa Korell is employed by The Principal Financial Group as an Senior 

IT Analyst and primarily works from the Ottumwa office where she has 

worked for 12 years. 

The Korell’s would like to welcome you to tour their home and wish you 

and your family a very happy holiday season! Tickets for the tour are on sale 

now and can be purchased from any North Mahaska dancer. Tour tickets are 

also available at the Sun office, Ralphi’s Reruns or the City Hall. 

Kris Chamberlain, ( the Butler ) Tiffany Houdescheldt, ( Priscilla Waldorf 

) and Katie Dahm, ( Susan Murdoch ) “ Your tea mum...” 

Lindsay Foster portraying a French Maid turned Seargent Viola ( Undercover 

Investigative Detective ) along with Zach Richardson, Maintenance 

Man ( Seargent Viola’s Partner ) announces the real killer to 

be ( surprise, surprise ) the butler. ( Kris Chamberlain ) 

North Mashaska Notes: Page 4 

Obituaries: Page 5 

Legals, Cartoon & Honor Roll: Page 6 

Cross Country All Conference & Dance: Pg 8 

This Week’s Color In The New Sharon Sun Is Brought To You By 

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Page 2 • Thursday, November 18, 2010 • New Sharon Sun 

Lacey News 

By: Grumpy Old Man 

Jack Newport 

by Lacey’s Grumpy Old Man 

Walking the dog last night I started thinking about our old town of Lacey, 

since I’ve spent most of my life here. I remember the smells most of all this 

time of year. The smoke of coal from the Lacey school and a few houses. 

Wood smoke from Ballingers shop and the rest of the houses. Diesel smoke 

from the train, pipe and cigar smoke from Dale Clayworth and old Bunk 

and Luke. Bread cooking from Ruby Newports, the big family meal at Andersons, 

fresh pies coming from the Krusses and Davis house. In spring and 

summer we had the flowers and tree buds at the Smiths and new turn soil all 

around us, and new cutting of hay. The laughter of people sitting on front 

porches and the smell of Prince Albert hand roll smokes. But now the aroma 

around is hogs, they are all around us. No chance for a young woman to have 

the thoughts of home like I have. 

After reading our last paper I see where Cindy will stop her column, want 

to say we will miss you Cindy and the news about our little part of the world 

we call Lacey. Thank you so much for all your hard work and hope for the 

best of luck for you on everything in the future. 

Also like to say with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, when we’re 

with our families please stop and think of our young people who are serving 

our country abroad and at home. Any vet will tell you this is the two harderst 

days for them to be away. Also don’t forget our elderly in home around our 

area. If you can please send the a short note or a card, even better yet, stop 

and see them if you can. If this doesn’t work for you, try the phone. 

Lacey’s Grumpy old Man (Jack Newport) 

Bunker Hill News 

& Beyond 

By Mary Jo Watson 

Share your news: maryjoann@zumatel.net or 641-622-5985 

Bunker Hill area lies East of Searsboro, north on 60th. Street and on 

the corner of the first cross roads sat the Bunker Hill School. Moved into 

Searsboro and made into a house. The Bunker Hill Club was formed in that 

neighborhood when ladies got together to make quilts for the River’s family 

near the West Liberty Church when their house burned to the ground. There 

were six girls in the family. My Hasley family were among the Charter members. 

Long time ago. 

Coon hunting is at a high. Camden got two on the trampoline and we 

shot a possum on the deck, Saturday night. Great big one eating bird seed. 

Josh said they got 7 coon recently. Kody Hamilton and friends been out also 

and Camden went with them some.. Back when my brothers used to hunt 

they were $50 or so a pelt. I heard that pelts are up, for good ones close to 

$35. Mom used to have her freezer full of pelts. Go down to get ice cream 

and have to move a dozen pelts before you could find it. But it was spending 

money for high school boys. 

I do not like this time change. Leave it at Daylight all year round. Dark in 

the morning or go home in the dark. I say get up when the sun is and come 

home while it is still light. Where is my survey???? 

I read in the paper about stealing going on at schools and money taken and 

clothes while kids are in practice for sports and etc. Cameras are rolling but 

none in locker rooms for obvious reasons. Well it is nothing new, this stealing, 

if you have what I want and I can not afford to buy I will just take yours, 

after all I need it seems to be the mind aptitude today. Back when my kids 

were in school, and lunch money was stolen or purses were taken and one 

lost shoes that were brand new and in style, the girl wore them three months 

later to school all beat up but there they were. We solved the money problem 

by opening a checking account for them in Jr. High and they wrote a check 

for lunches, books, and supplies. We put so much a month in the account and 

they learned how to balance that account and also stop the stealing of cash. 

Laverne and Carol Sue DeBoef visited with the Dale Heishman’s in Montezuma. 

Sunday evening we also visited with the Heishman’s at their home. 

We had early Thanksgiving at our son Brian’s to the West of us. Brianne 

was down from DesMoines. Rachel Perez and her little girls also went and 

they had spent the day with us. Kieren, 2, was so worried about the cows near 

the house and did not realize that they were behind a electric fence. 

Well, North Tama won and they play in Football at the Dome this coming 

Friday night for the Championship of the State. We are planning on going as 

our grandson is #18 on the team. He is a Sophomore but sees action just the 

same. Quite a feat for North Tama and we are excited for them. They play at 

two in the afternoon. 

Tayler Wickham turned 4 on Monday but Sunday the Wickham families 

went to Oskaloosa to celebrate and eat out. 

OK so what happening in your neck of the woods, my phone # is 641 623 

2400. Make a note so you can call me with news or e-mail at maryjoann@ 

zumatel.net I will be glad to hear from you. 

There was a very gracious lady 

who was mailing an old family 

Bible to her brother in another part 

of the country. “Is there anything 

breakable in here?” asked the clerk. 

“Only the ten commandments” answered 

the lady. 

WITH 

SINCERE THANKS 

I would like to thank 

everyone for all the 

cards, calls, and flowers 

since my recent 

surgery. It is deeply 

appreciated. 

Sincerely, 


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Barnes City News 

By Mollie Loving 

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

Brrr! Where did this cold, rainy weather come from? I want the nice 

weather to come back! 

Andrea and I attended the murder mystery/comedy “Next Victim, Please!” 

last Friday evening at North Mahaska presented by the Drama Department. 

The performances, comedic timing, set, and sound effects were all top notch. 

It was a great show! 

Last Friday evening Kaylene and Cole Corbin were in the Montezuma Junior 

High musical “Beauty and the Beast”. Cassie Corbin helped back stage. 

Paula Corbin attended the performance with her mom, Dorothy Reams, and 

Donna Corbin. Paula said that all of the kids did an awesome job. Afterwards 

there was a party with food and music. 

Donna Corbin’s birthday was Nov. 10. Last Saturday evening Kirk, 

Paula, Cassie, Kaylene, and Cole Corbin celebrated with her at her home. 

They brought homemade pizza, apple crisp, and cake for supper. 

The fire department will have their monthly training on Nov. 18 at 7:00 

p.m. at the fire station. 

The next get-together for the Barnes City scrapbookers and card makers 

will be on Nov. 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 700 Cherry Street. 

The Barnes City Betterment Club will have their next meeting on Nov. 22 

at 7:00 p.m. at the Longhorn Saloon. 

The North Mahaska Student Council has organized a Christmas Care 

Package Drive in honor of Veterans Day and our soldiers currently serving 

in Afghanistan. Each homeroom will be collecting items and filling boxes to 

ship to Iowa soldiers currently serving overseas. NM students would like to 

provide our soldiers a nice treat for the holiday season. 

North Mahaska will be dismissing school at 1:00 p.m. on Nov. 24 for 

Thanksgiving vacation. There will be no school at NM on the 25th and 

26th. Montezuma will be dismissing school at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 for 

Thanksgiving vacation. There will be no school at Monte on the 24th, 25th, 

and 26th. 

Taintor, Granville and 

Lynnville News 

By Ada Kay Van Maanen 

On November 1, Lois Klyn and sisters Dorothy Rus, and Alma Witizenberg 

and cousin Carolyn Veldhuizen enjoyed breakfast at Donna’s Café in 

New Sharon to celebrate Alma’s birthday. 

The youngest and lone surviving member of the John and Johanna Veldhuizen 

family, Wilma Veldhuizen, celebrated her birthday on November 11 

by going to the Pizza Ranch in Pella. Accompanying her were Gerry (Veldhuizen) 

Dykhuis, Henrietta (Brink) Veldhuizen and Henry and Alma Veldhuizen. 

John and Johanna lived their entire married life three miles west of 

Taintor on a farm. Which was also the principal trading area. The First Reformed 

Church of was and remains their church home. Henry Veldhuizen’s 

father and Wilma are first cousins. 

John and Lois Klyn, Jenna Boot, and Tanner Vos went to Country Inn for 

pizza on November 2 to celebrate Jenna’s birthday. 

Congratulations to John and Lois Klyn on a new great grandson, Benjamin 

Allen, who was born on November 12 and weighed 9 lbs. 4 oz. His 

parents are Barry and Sara Spencer. Two sisters will welcome him home. 

John and Lois went to meet their great grandson on Saturday. 

The Taintor Youth Group will meet on Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 

p.m. 

Thanks Jarret, Tessa, and Kaylee. 

November birthday wishes to Ruby Van Wyk on the 16th, Roger Beason 

on the 17th, Maria Gertsma on the 18th and to Ron Williams on November 

22. 

Walter and Ethel Sylvester flew to Phoenix and then rented a care and 

drove to Tucson to visit their nephew and family, Davis and Kellie Bean and 

their three daughters. They attended the Festival at the girls’ school. They 

then drove to Vale, AZ to visit with Bob and Ethel Watson for two days. 

Grey and Pat Watson joined them for dinner. Walter and Ethel drove to 

Tombstone, AZ, which is a tourist town of the Old West and cowboys. It also 

has the smallest national park in Arizona and courthouse and area around 

it. Walter and Ethel went back to Phoenix, AZ and stayed with Walter’s 

nephew, Bob and Kim Simbro and attended a mission meeting of Friends. 

Ernest Thompson, former Lynnville Friends Pastor also attended. Walter 

and Ethel then flew home. 

On November 11, John and Lois Klyn joined with sibilings and spouses 

to eat at Hy-Vee and then went to the home of Ray and Lois Klyn to elp Harold 

and Clazina Hoksbergen celebrate their 60th anniversary. 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cass of Llincoln, NE were Thursday-Saturday guests 

of Bernice Smith. 

Enjoy your week. 

Scholarships for transferring 

community college graduates 

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has opened the nominations process for 

the largest scholarships available to students and recent alumni from community 

colleges. The Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship 

Program will award up to $30,000 annually per recipient to help students 

and recent alumni from community colleges to pursue four-year degrees at 

accredited colleges and universities. 

The Foundation plans to award approximately 60 scholarships through 

this program next spring. The scholarships provide funding for tuition, room 

and board, required fees and books for the length of the undergraduate degree, 

generally two years. The Foundation will renew awards each year 

based upon student performance. 

All candidates for the scholarship must be nominated by the faculty representative 

at their community college. Beverly Bethune is the faculty representative 

at Indian Hills Community College. She can be contacted at (641) 

683-5188 Monday through Thursday. Application materials are available at 

the Foundation’s website, www.jkcf.org. Local applicants must have their 

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Reflections 

By Wilma Kaldenberg 

It’s finally time to be putting our outside plants in warmer places or saying 

good-bye to them. “Old Man Winter” must be on his way, judging by our 

temperatures and the big snowstorms north of here. My grandson in Minneapolis 

had intentions to drive down this weekend, but changed his mind 

when the ten inches of snow arrived. 

Today I had the pleasure of having grandson Travis, Sarah, and their three 

children at my house for lunch. All were healthy today (they’d had flu a week 

or two ago), so they all attended church and stopped here when I invited 

them for lunch. While Treyton went to Sunday School, Sarah took Stella into 

the FCC building adjacent to the church, and she enjoyed driving around in 

her electric car. Yes, she is able to press the sensitive controls with her fingers 

and knew what to do when the wall was approaching! Her torso and head 

are supported in the chair. With limited space in their house, she was able to 

enjoy a larger space to practice “driving.” She rested on the couch while at 

my house. 

Treyton found the pink mini computer I purchased a year or two ago, and 

he was happy when I said he could take it home. He knows how to operate it 

and holds it in his lap while enjoying children’s games, etc. I had had Travis 

and Sarah purchase it for me, thinking it would be nice to sit comfortably in 

an easy chair and do my writing in that position. What I failed to take into 

consideration is the small screen. When preparing an 8x11 document, I could 

see only a small part of it since I needed to use a print size large enough to 

read easily. 

While Treyton spent time on the computer, Sayer entertained himself with 

the playthings that occupy a little section of the front room. He pulled the 

bright-colored plastic wagon on the circular “trail” that goes from front room 

to hall to kitchen to dining area and back to the front room.. From the side 

shelves by the front door he took two miniature bunny rabbits and carried 

them around. When he nears the open stairway to the downstairs, he often 

stops to point to the three hanging lights above the steps. For months I have 

tried to teach him to count by pointing to the lights and saying “one, two, 

three.” Another nearby hanging light came to be included in the counting as 

“four.” He still enjoys my doing that little exercise! And, of course, he likes 

it when I turn the lights on and tries to reach the switch; however, it’s right 

at the top of the open stairway, just out of his reach. But he’s become wise 

enough to realize it’s best for Grandma to turn the lights on. Today he also 

was interested in the designs on plastic cover of the high chair and liked to 

point to the object when I said its name – like train, apple, clown, and bell. 

It’s so much fun to make little contributions to their lives. 

My Grandmother Van Ommen didn’t have “real” toys, as I remember, 

but she did have a folding measuring ruler in one of her kitchen drawers. 

I remember being enthralled with that and being allowed to play with it. 

Memories of my Grandma Van Gilst focus on the jar of candy she would 

have standing on her kitchen table when my two older sisters and I would 

spent a Sunday afternoon taking care of our blind Aunt Annie. Our caring 

for her enabled Grandma to attend the Dutch church service. Others of her 

grandchildren also provided that care. But it was the candy jar in which we 

girls were interested. We would divide the candy into three little piles; the 

jar frequently contained chocolate candy which we all liked. I was always 

disappointed when it contained only anise-flavored hard candy. 

Yes, the company of my grandchildren and great grandchildren today was 

a nice respite from being in the Mahaska Hospital several days this week 

with daughter Lila. She needed to have surgery after learning that she had a 

tumor in her colon. We’re happy that she could go home today although she 

will probably be having some additional treatments down the road. I’ve said 

it before, but I say it again, “Isn’t it wonderful that God created us in such a 

way that we never know what the next moment holds for us!” Our Sunday 

School lesson today was a study of Psalm 90. What a beautiful psalm! And it 

was very meaningful to Lila to have her doctor offer prayer with her before 

he dismissed her today and also at the time she was going into surgery. All 

Christians ought to demonstrate more faithfully the trust that we have in our 

everlasting God and Saviour. 

And I know God was protecting me as I came home from Oskaloosa 

Friday evening. As I turned west toward Lynnville after going through New 

Sharon, a car was standing still in my lane of traffic. I hesitated to go around 

it and also hesitated to cause an accident from a car that might come from behind. 

So I slowly went around the car and just then a big deer flashed across 

the road directly in front of me; in fact, a small thud told me he touched the 

car somewhere, though I found no damage. I asked Verlan Vos this morning 

if there was a big deer in their neighborhood and he said his sons had said so. 

And I believe them! 

Space is full. Adieu! 

Birthday 

Announcement 

Enid Mortland ,The Cake Lady 

Turns 85 

November 18,2010 

Mrs. Mortland, former resident of 

New Sharon and an employee of 

Alsops in Oskoloosa, enjoyed providing 

cakes for all occasions for 

nearly 30 years. She became known 

as “ the cake lady” by the same children 

she baked birthday cakes for. 

Her children Bill Mortland, Carma 

Reiss and Shirley Ham are planning 

a memory card shower and family 

dinner next week to celebrate the 

day. You may send cards or memories 

to Enid at 809 East Barky Ln. 

Mount Pleasant Iowa 52641 

208 West Walnut Street 


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Lower Grove 

News 

By Rosemary Schmidt 

Just in case you need a little ‘brightness’ in your life, we are going to have a 

little fun this week with some cute stories and jokes. 

****The Best Scribbler. 

Three boys, while walking to school, were bragging about their dads. The 

first boy said, “My dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it 

a poem and they give him $50.” The second boy said, “That’s nothing,My 

dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper and he calls it a song and they 

give him $100”. The third boy said, “I got you both beat. My dad scribbles 

a few words on a piece of paper and he calls it a sermon. Then it takes eight 

people with big dishes to collect all the money.”**** 

*****This next story is one that I am sure Sammie would say reminded 

him of someone he knows real well!!!!!! BACK SEAT DRIVING 

I am not a backseat driver, I sit right there next to Mr. Wonderful and tell 

him what he is doing wrong. My job never ends. He thinks he is a great 

driver and he is, if driving with your turn signal going click, click for fifty 

miles counts as good driving. “Can’t you hear that”? I ask, “Hear what? he 

answers”. He always jumps in the driver’s seat when we go anywhere. I 

am probably a better driver than he is, but no way will he let me drive unless 

he finally admits to being tired on a long trip. When I look over and see his 

eyelids start to droop, I’ll ask, “Do you want me to drive for a while?” Are 

you getting tired?” “No, I’m fine.” Two miles later the rumble strips jar him 

to ask, “do you want to drive for a while?” 

Mr. Wonderful is not a hot rodder or a speed demon, but he has developed 

some bad driving habits and he just keeps getting away with them. He 

deserves several tickets, but he had managed to talk his way out of them 

the few times he has been stopped. It’s maddening. There is one particular 

intersection that he just rolls through the stop sign as it if wasn’t even there. 

I keep reminding him, “Someday you’re going to get a ticket.” “There is no 

need for a stop sign here, you can see for miles” is his reply. So the day the 

red lights and siren went off behind him at the un-needed stop sign, I could 

not help myself and I said, “I told you so!” The very polite officer said, “I bet 

you can tell me what you did wrong back there?” Mr. W. (the silver tongued 

rascal) said, “Yes, I didn’t look in my rearview mirror before I blew through 

that stop sign.” The officer laughed and gave him a warning ticket. Dang! 

Another time he was stopped for having an expired license plate (expired 

over a year) and he talked his way out of that by blaming me, his dear wife 

sitting next to him, for not sending in the renewal. The officer just looked at 

me and shook his head. 

Oh, and he never gives parking meters a second thought. “I’ll just be a 

few minutes.” And he always gets away with it. If I try that, it never fails I 

have a love note from the parking officer under my wiper. 

Now, if there is a Highway Patrol or police officer reading this, please 

be on the lookout for a rather beat-up old Chevy truck, blue and white with 

license plate #2SSSSS driven by a 6’3” old codger wearing a worn out Bronco’s 

ball cap with a black dog sitting next to him. Please just haul him off to 

jail for about six months for all the times he should have gotten a ticket….I 

need a vacation. Oh, please bring the dog home. ***** 

****According to the Pentagons ‘doublespeak’, what is a ‘combat emplacement 

evacuator’? Answer…a shovel. 

Hope these jokes help to lighten your day and keep you laughing through 

the week. 

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people still need to know to use it. So, for the next few weeks tips will be 

about Vista.(Windows 7 is a lot like Vista, but way better!) 

The new Personalization dialog box organizes just about every “look and 

feel” setting in a single place. You can change the color of window elements, 

change or disable transparent title bars, add an artsy background, and reconfigure 

the screen saver so it doesn’t demand a password when you get back 

from lunch. Just right click on a open space on your desktop and choose 

personalize. 

Hometown Computer Services will be having a Grand Opening on Saturday 

the 20th. Stop by for some door prizes and snacks from 10am – 3pm. I 

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Smiles and 

Giggles 

By Bo Be 

Our monthly pot luck was held on the first Thursday of the month. A dinner 

catered by East Market Grocery was enjoyed. 

It was our Thanksgiving feast of turkey-dressing plus all the trimmings 

and yes pumpkin pie! Special guest was our 

manager Rene Wilhite, who was treated to dinner by Elizabeth Williams. 

Maintenance is trying to rake and dispose of the fallen leaves, but the 

winds come up and he has to quit. Maybe with luck 

they will blow to the neighbors but the the wind switches and they blow 

back to us. HA 

Resident Gene Moore passed away recently at Comfort House in Pella. 

Our sympathies go to his wife Shirley and family. 

Memorial services were held at Lacey Untied Methodist Church. 

By the time your reading this our friend and neighbor Reva Jones will 

have returned from her 2 week vacation in Tucson, 

Arizona and on MO. with her brother Larry Brand. 

Whether your elected candidate won the re-election vote , we have to be 

glad all those bashing each other commercials are 

off the AIR! Do wonder how Iowa will progress under the new leadership 

of Terry Bradnstad. 

Sports report: Yes, my team the GB Packers were on a scoring run as they 

beat the Cowboys. Hope they keep winning and 

get in a playoff. Brett Favre back on the field after several injuries. Think 

what you want about him ‘but’ ya have to admit 

he plays the game well. No one is PERFECT , ya know..... 

Then there is ‘heart attack’ Hawks who pulled out a win right at the last 

minute. Iowa State game a nail biter. Didn’t make 

the 2 point score but if they had they would have been heroes. 

Our resident Jeri Ross has left to be with her daughter in Florida. She will 

stay for the winter. 

Food for thought: With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching and as you 

sit down to a festive table of bountiful food, 

PAUSE and give THANKS for all the good things in your life, like family, 

health, home and peace. When done with your feast. 

pause again and thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon you 

and yours, AMEN. 

BeBe Sez: The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen 

or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. 

Later....... 

October meeting minutes 

Mahaska Masters 

4-H Club 

By Rachel Adams, Reporter 

The regular meeting of the Mahaska Masters 4-H Club was held at the First 

Christian Church on October 11, 2010. The meeting was called to order by 

President Megan Adams at 7:08pm. 

Recreation was led by Megan Striegel. The game was called Rock, Paper, 

Scissors graduation. Everyone signed the wedding card for Amy Vermeer. 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lexus Baker. Roll call question 

- ”What is your favorite fictional character?” was answered by 27 members 

and 5 leaders. 

Minutes were read by Nicole Presley and were approved. There was no 

correspondence report given. The treasurer’s report was given Jamie Stewart 

discussed what the Farm Bureau decorating committee had planned for 

the upcoming Farm Bureau Dinner. Julie Wanders discussed the menu for 

the meal. The club was reminded that on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 

7:00 pm we would be preparing the food for the dinner and the Farm Bureau 

Dinner was on Thursday November 11, 2010 at 6:30. Decorating committee 

was reminded that they would be meeting at 4:30 pm to set up. Alyssa 

Phillips discussed what happened at last Teen Council meeting. Members 

discussed what they did to promote 4-H during Nation 4-H Week. 

There was no unfinished business. The club discussed ideas for 2011 

Southern Iowa Fair theme. The two themes that were sent in were “The 

Southern Iowa Fair is Heaven in 2011” and “Barnyard Heaven in 2011”. 

October 25th was the New Members/Family workshop at Mahaska County 

Extension Office. November 13th at 6 pm is the 4-H year end potluck and 

awards at Bradbury Hall. You need to RSVP by November 1, 2010. Reenrollment 

forms are due November 8 to a leader. Reminders to read your 

county newsletter. 

Karen Adams discussed project enrollment instructions. Leah Van Maanen 

led the 4-H pledge. It was moved 

and 2nd to adjourn meeting. There 

were 4 presentations. Julie Wanders 

showed us how to make a Pumpkin 

Roll, Lisa Wanders showed us how 

to make a witches hat, Nicole Presley 

taught Spanish and Jordan Lowry 

gave a presentation on recovering 

from a broken femur. Nicole and 

Matthew Presley were hosts. No 

committees met after the meeting. 

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A Chill is in the Air 

Country Girl’s 

Corner 

By: Sheryl Carter 

And that chill may not be just the temperature, either, as some in our political 

process in this country are still reeling from “when the chickens come 

home to roost.” All I can say is I hope and pray those in government will take 

serious note to listen to the people and adhere to the Constitution—both state 

and federal. The Constitution is a man-made document, yes, but one that has 

stood us in good stead for close to 230 years. I believe the Silent Majority is 

no longer asleep and no longer silent. 

We must pray seriously for our state and our country, as without God, 

nothing good or lasting can be achieved. We are studying the sovereignty of 

God in our Wednesday night adult men’s and women’s Bible studies and the 

truths of His sovereign power over people, nations, and nature is both Scriptural 

and evident all around us. We forget this to our shame. 

One day the first week of November, the dulcimer girls and I drove down 

to Pella to enjoy a very delicious lunch at the Tulip Tea Room. Every single 

thing on our plates was scrumptious and delectable. I have a very short list 

of honestly good restaurants and the Tulip is certainly on it. After our lunch 

(and a little shopping upstairs in their gift rooms), we toured the Laura Ingalls 

Wilder Exhibit at the Scholte House Museum. That took awhile, as 

there was a lot to see and read. At the end of the long room was a pioneer 

day kitchen set up, and a little side room depicted a school room of the period. 

We all enjoy Laura’s writings, so it was a double pleasure to view this 

exhibit. There were also a number of histories available of the Pella area and 

further down into Southern Iowa of that era. 

Friday of that week I went up to Des Moines for the day with two good 

friends. We hadn’t been out together in some time, so it was a fun trip. Saturday 

was an all-day Sacred Harp singing in Grinnell—so close—but I chose 

not to go as the cold I had caught earlier in the week was still pulling me 

down and I had been gone a lot, so a day at home looked too good. I had 

also tried out an aroebics class on Monday afternoon and I tell you what, 35 

minutes of that was way too much for this girl. I ached for nearly the next 

two weeks! So the types of exercise I can do at home will probably be my 

best bet, for now at least. 

This week I was able to knock down two big jobs that have been hanging 

over my head—the files and papers here in my office, and sorting and 

straightening upstairs in the Victorian Room. I was able to use one closet in 

that room for some additional storage that I hadn’t thought of before. Don’t 

you love it when a plan comes together? So glad those two jobs are done. 

One day I called the new owners of our little girl kitty, Sheba, to see how 

everything was going. We had given her to this family a few weeks ago and 

I wanted to see how things were coming. Turns out just fine! Everyone is 

happy, Sheba hasn’t yet made mincemeat out of the two little toddlers, and 

is adjusting to her new home. Her fuzzy little brother down at Mark and 

Susan’s in Arkansas is still leading them a merry chase, I hear, upping the 

entertainment quotient in that household. The other brother left here at home 

grows about an inch a day, I think, and is just such a sweet pea. 

I can barely believe it will be Thanksgiving next week already! This year 

has just flown by. I am hardly used to 2010 yet, and will soon be writing 

2011. 

I am enjoying the earlier and darker evening hours—time to come into the 

house, close the doors, light the lamps, and stoke the wood fire. Have a supper 

of hot homemade soup with cornbread or biscuits or garlic bread. Enjoy 

the fruits of our labors through the summer and early fall. I don’t mind going 

back to “sun time”. Daylight Savings Time lasts much too long for me. I 

wish it was from Memorial Day to Labor Day only, but others might disagree 

with that. Apparently they do, as we have it about six months now. 

Tonight, our good friends Darwin and Faye Vos are to speak at church 

concerning their prison ministry and we are looking forward to hearing them. 

Also tonight, is the first installment of “Sarah Palin’s Alaska” on TLC. Not 

everyone probably appreciates her, but I am looking forward to seeing a little 

more of that magnificent state through the eyes of an Alaskan native and a 

peek also at their family. I think they seem pretty level-headed and a bit of a 

fresh wind in this day of divas, power mongers, and corrupt politicians. 

Signing off for now—have a good week! See you next time. 

Jayne Fitzgerald, left, was named “Volunteer of the Year” for Mahaska 

Hospice. She is shown with Mahaska Hospice Volunteer Coordinator 

Lisa McNulty at the luncheon. 

Fitzgerald named Volunteer 

of Year for MHP’s Mahaska Hospice 

Jayne Fitzgerald of Oskaloosa was recently named “Volunteer of the Year” 

for Mahaska Hospice, a service of Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. 

She received this honor at a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon during the 

Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Iowa’s Fall Conference in Ames 

on Nov. 2. Fitzgerald has been a patient care volunteer for Mahaska Hospice 

since November of 2009, and visits Mahaska Hospice patients in nursing 

homes, private residences and the new Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice 

Serenity House. 

According to Mahaska Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Lisa McNulty, 

Fitzgerald is one of the most energetic and enthusiastic volunteers working. 

“Jayne’s love of people and of life comes across in everything she does, from 

driving a patient to visit his wife in a nursing home to assisting a nursing 

home patient with her make-up and personal grooming three times a week,” 

McNulty said. 

“She has taken on many different assignments with Mahaska Hospice in 

her short time with us, and she approaches each with joy, enthusiasm and 

extreme respect for patients and their families. Jayne is a great communicator 

as well as a compassionate and kind person. Mahaska Hospice is truly 

blessed to have her as a volunteer.” 

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Just Sayin’ 

By Ralphi Munson 

I need some help. I love dirt track racing and the smell of fresh air, but 

I’m afraid that’s about as much of an outdoor adventurist that I am. I also 

understand there are laws and rules for good reasons. My problem is I don’t 

know enough about hunting to understand why there is a law on how many 

deer you can kill. I have asked a few hunters this question but they also 

seemed perplexed when they tried to come up with a logical explanation. 

So deer are a problem. We all have a “hit a deer” story. I haven’t heard 

one with a happy ending yet. They cause damage to vehicles and sometimes 

even death. In our case they deter us from traveling at night unless absolutely 

necessary. They eat farmer’s crops. I haven’t heard anyone tell a good 

story about a deer except when Disney made the movie “Bambi” (and even 

that had a sad ending) or when Santa needs them to deliver presents. 

Bet you are thinking of that time you hit or almost hit a deer right now. 

I’ve heard lots of stories from people and they are all different and interest- 

Tales of the 

Ancient Sportsman 

By Burdell Hensley 

By Burdell Hensley 

The times they are changing. Our beautiful Indian summer has deteriorated 

into a miserable cold, rainy Friday and Saturday. The first of the week was 

just gorgeous and Monday I covered the Pella playoff game in Pella on one 

of the nicest nights of the season. By Friday I sure everyone would agree 

that it is a good thing the IHSAA moved all of the semi-final games to the 

UNI- Dome. 

Wednesday and Thursday I was in Cedar Rapids for the State Volleyball 

tourney. Wednesday I had some bank business to take care of in Sigourney, 

West Liberty and Iowa City before I went to the Pella game with Sioux City 

Heelan. Pella slugged it out toe to toe with Heelan, but could not rally in 

game five and Heelan took the win. 

Thursday I went to Cedar Rapids early and visited an old friend before 

going to the Pella Christian game. Al Hall was the sports editor at the Oskaloosa 

Herald for a number of years and now he is a resident at Willow 

Gardens Care Center in Marion. Al has had complications from diabetes, 

strokes and other issues that have left him confined to a wheel chair. Al has a 

computer in his room and still does some writing, but he really misses being 

able to get out among the sports world. Al has a sharp memory of people and 

places around the Oskaloosa area and gave me orders to greet his old friends. 

He would love to hear from anyone that has memories to share with him. His 

address is; Willow Gardens Care Center, 455 31st St., Marion IA. 52302. 

Pella Christian lost in three games to a pretty good Lake Mills team that 

was 43-1. But in the finals it was Western Christian that trounced Lake Mills 

in three games. I watched Western Christian for a while Thursday and I can 

understand their dominance. They are a lean, mean volleyball machine. 

I watched with interest as Clarinda played Mediapolis prior to the PC 

game. Clarinda had a spindly six foot freshman that moved like a young 

colt and put the ball down with authority. Her name was Darcy Sunderman 

and she had a senior sister, Miranda, who was on crutches and did not play. 

I am sure that those girls had to be granddaughters of Hank Mueller. Hank 

was a neighbor of ours and he was a hard hitting third baseman for the Lyman 

Cardinals in the old Nodaway Valley league. One of Hank’s daughters 

married Frank Sunderman from Clarinda who played football for the Iowa 

Hawkeyes several years ago. If this all fits in place, those girls have the right 

genes to be athletes. 

I have great memories of Sunday afternoons at the ball park with my 

United Way Of 

Mahaska Co. Opens ICAP Site 

Now Offering Online Unemployment Filing and Job Search Assistance 

As the recipient of the Strengthen Rural Iowa grant, a federal project sponsored 

by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, American Recovery 

and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Strengthening Communities 

Fund, United Way of Mahaska County is announcing the opening of an Iowa 

Career Access Point (ICAP) on November 15, 2010. 

The ICAP site is a collaborative project between Iowa Workforce Development 

(IWD) and our local United Way which provides guided remote access 

into the Iowa Workforce Development One-Stop system. 

“Because of the central location of our building, as well as the number of 

direct service agencies housed here, we feel that offering this service makes 

sense. This partnership with IWD, extends their services to people who may 

not be able to make it to their office, or may feel more comfortable in a familiar 

environment,” explains Katie Schippers, United Way Assistant, and 

project leader. 

On November 4th, United Way staff participated in a “train the trainer” 

session conducted by IWD regional staffer Teresa Sloan. ICAP identification 

signs have been placed at the United Way office building, located at 

500 High Avenue West, to establish the service as part of the organization. 

Numerous flyers will soon be posted throughout Mahaska County to further 

advertise ICAP as an area-wide resource. 

The ICAP site is currently staffed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 

12:00 noon -5:00 p.m., and other times by appointment. Anyone filing for 

unemployment, building a resume, or seeking information about online job 

search is encouraged to use this free service located at United Way’s office, 

500 High Avenue West in Oskaloosa. There will also be an open house to introduce 

the site on November 29th from 4-6 p.m. The public is cordially encouraged 

to attend and celebrate this new employment assistance resource. 

“The ICAP is a great fit for our organization. Financial stability is just one 

of the building blocks to a better life. Having the opportunity to help people 

find jobs is one way we will have a direct impact in reducing poverty in our 

community, ” adds Christy Bellinger, United Way of Mahaska County’s Executive 

Director. 

Thanks for reading the Sun! 

ing. After the insurance money comes in and the vehicles are fixed, people 

can usually laugh about it. It sure isn’t funny at the time. I have 2 stories 

of my own. Do you know my sister, Deb? Well, one time she hit a deer 

right by a deer crossing sign! Only Deb. My concern is she might one day 

also do the same at a pedestrian crossing sign. Just kidding. My personal 

deer story occured on Highway 163. DeLaney was 3 and we were coming 

home from Altoona in the dark. I saw a doe run across the highway so I 

stopped. The 12 point buck chasing the doe must not have seen me because 

he rammed my car and his antlers came through my windshield. All I remember 

thinking was that he would hurt DeLaney so I was going to have to 

break his neck and kill him with my bare hands to protect her. It’s amazing 

what silly things go through your mind when the adrenaline is pumping and 

you think someone will hurt your child. 

There are thousands of deer/vehicle accidents every year so why can’t 

more be killed? Please explain this to me. I do like nature but when does it 

take precedence over human lives? I am being serious. I just want a good 

reason why there is a limited number of tags you can get. Maybe because 

collision/repair shop owners make that law? Why not be allowed to reduce 

the population? And I also know quite a few hunters who donate their deer 

meat to homeless shelters or food pantries. So you see, I can justify letting 

the hunters shoot what they can...until someone gives me a reasonable explanation 

why they can’t. Please call me. 

grandpa. A normal Sunday for us included beef and noodles for dinner at 

grandpa and grandma’s place and then a stroll down to the ball park. 

Some of the teams in the old Nodaway Valley league included the Cumberland 

Red Sox that Pat Daugherty, former Indian Hills coach and Leo 

Hensley (no relation) starred on. The Grant White Sox and the Elliott Blue 

Sox were also tough. The Blue Sox pitcher was Freddy Welch, the town 

barber. He could give you some close shaves with the baseball as well and 

he had a curve ball that would scare you to death. The Carbon Miners were 

good as were Greenfield and Creston. Other teams were from Nodaway, 

Nevinville and Mt. Etna. 

Lyman had a great pitcher in B. J. Riley. B. J. was moving up the ladder 

in the low minors where he hurt his arm and had to give it up. In those days 

there was no Tommy John surgery or any of the medical help we have now. 

You rubbed a little Red Hot or Red Man into it and if that didn’t work it was 

too bad. 

I must admit that I was totally bummed by the Hawkeye football game. 

We were unable to survive a Ken O’Keefe play calling masterpiece and lost 

to Northwestern again. I fail to understand why we are throwing long passes 

in to the wind on third down when we could riddle them with short passes. 

Also our big name defensive line could not stop Dan Persa and by the fourth 

quarter they were on the sideline much of the time gasping for air. Our poor 

conditioning showed up and we paid the price. 

I was not happy with the basketball team either, but I understand that they 

are a few nickels short of a roll. At least they are fun to watch this year even 

if they are a little helter skelter. I am willing to give Fran some time to work 

on the problem. 

It’s time to take a look at our yesterdays. 

75 years ago: Nov. 21, 1935- Fremont opened the season with a pair of 

wins over Agency. The boys won 32-25 with Barcus scoring 17 points. The 

girls won 26-15 with Reeves pouring in 21 points. 

50 years ago: Nov. 19, 1960- What Cheer and Eddyville split. The What 

Cheer girls won 50-42 with Linda Witt scoring 29 points and Gwen Cooper 

adding 12. Marilyn Smith had 20 for the Eddettes. Eddyville took a 43-27 

boys with with Archie Wilkin dropping 17 points and Dave Morrison adding 

13. Manley Hall had 11 for What Cheer. Nov. 19- North Mahaska wins two 

from Monroe. The boys won 49-48 on Ed Dielman’s free throw at the end. 

Denny McMahon led NM with 26 points. The NM girls won 38-20 with 

Sarah Sheehy scoring 24 points. 

25 years ago: Nov. 21, 1985- The DMRC All-Conference teams have been 

selected. North Mahaska had end Danny Sparks on offense and end Jason 

LaRue and linebacker Scott Woods on defense. Eddyville had flanker Justin 

Williams and running back Mark Roberts on offense and back Brian McCrea 

on defense. 

Have a great week and let’s keep winter away for just a little longer. 

United Way Opens Additional 

$30,000 In Special Grant Funding 

The Board of Directors at United Way of Mahaska County is opening 

$30,000 in special grant funding. Any non-profit, 501(c)3 human services 

organization can apply for these special grants. 

“Opening Special Grants at this time of year gives agencies an opportunity 

to secure funding at a time when they may be running low. Our regular allocations 

happen at the beginning of February, so this allows us to be sensitive 

to what’s happening right now,” explains United Way Executive Director, 

Christy Bellinger. 

Each agency views community needs from its own specific viewpoint; 

however, the United Way must look at needs from the view of the total community. 

According to Bellinger, in years past special grant funding has been very 

competitive. For example, in 2009, over $173,000 was requested when only 

$75,000 was available. 

Grant applications can be requested by phone at 641-673-6043, or requested 

via email at unitedway@mahaska.org. Applications are due to: Christy 

Bellinger, Executive Director, United Way of Mahaska County, 500 High 

Avenue West, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 no later than noon on Wednesday, November 

24, 2010. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mendy McAdams 

641-933-4471 or villagevine@iowatelecom.net 

*Participating Mid-America newspapers are: the Hampton Chronicle, The 

Shefeld Press, Butler County Tribune-Journal, Clarksville Star, Dows Advocate, 

CWL (Corwith) Times, The Pioneer Enterprise (Rockwell-Thornton), 

Garner Leader, Buffalo Center Tribune, Eagle Grove Eagle, Grundy Register, 

The Graphic-Advocate (Lake City-Rockwell City), The Sigourney News- 

Review, What Cheer Paper, New Sharon Sun, Keota Eagle, and The Village 

Vine (Fremont.)

Remembering 

Our Loved Ones 

Dolores 

Jean Ladd 

Dolores Jean Ladd, 90, of 

Webster City, died Tuesday, November 

2, 2010 at Crestview Manor. 

Funeral services will be held at 

11:00 a.m. Monday, November 8th 

at Asbury United Methodist Church 

with Rev. Linda Bibb officiating. 

Visitation will be one hour prior to 

service. Burial will be in the Graceland 

Cemetery. 

Dolores Jean Sterling was born 

August 4, 1920 to her parents Paul 

and Mae Arnold Sterling in Webster 

City, IA. She and her half brother, 

Darol Sterling, lived on a farm south 

of Beach Street during her early 

childhood. She attended Parochial school at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for 

three years before changing to a country school. She attended several high 

schools but graduated in 1936 from Mountain Grove High School in Mountain 

Grove, MO. She became a cosmetologist after graduating from Pitze’s 

School of Cosmetology at Waterloo, IA. 

In 1938, she met her husband, Robert Ladd and on July 4, 1939 they 

were married. Their daughter, Sally, was born in 1940. Mr. Ladd operated a 

grocery store and meat locker business in New Sharon, IA until 1953. At that 

time the family of three moved to a farm five miles south of Webster City and 

Mr. Ladd began a new occupation in farming. 

The Ladd family joined the Asbury Methodist church upon their arrival 

to Webster City and Dolores became involved in the United Methodist 

Women organization, taught Sunday school for several years and later in 

1967 until 1977 was a secretary at the church. 

Dolores was a member of Chapter NR of the P.E.O. sisterhood and 

served as an officer several years. She loved playing bridge, sewing, decorating 

her homes, entertaining friends and family, and most of all bestowing 

affection on her family. 

Those surviving her include her daughter and son-in-law, Sally and 

Richard Wilson of Ames, her grandson, Jeffrey (Marcia) Wilson of San Antonio, 

TX and grand-daughter, Sarah (Jeremy) Buckels of Ames. Her surviving 

great grandchildren are Kara (Cory) Thomas of Pleasant Hill, Joshua Robert 

Wilson of Bondurant, Zachary Anderson and Hannah Buckels of Ames, and 

also great great granddaughter, Lilly Thomas of Pleasant Hill. Also surviving 

are sisters-in-law Barbara (Ray) Simpson of Kellogg, IA, Mary Lou (Richard) 

Runyon of Fairfax, VA, Carolyn Ladd, June Ladd, and Coleen McGriff 

of New Sharon, IA, and several loving nieces and nephews. 

Mrs. Ladd was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, “Bob”, 

and her grandson, John Wilson. 

Memorials may be sent to Asbury United Methodist Church of Webster 

City or the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. 

Write a personal tribute or light a virtual candle for the Ladd family at 

www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com 

Gerry R. 

Cassabaum 

Johnston, Iowa. The Bestest 

Dad Ever 

Gerry Richard Cassabaum, 71, 

died November 8, 2010 at Methodist 

Medical Center after a long battle 

with cancer. Gerry was born October 

14, 1939 to Jesse and Maude 

Marie (Courtney) Cassabaum on a 

farm near Columbus Junction Iowa. 

He was the fifth of six siblings; 

John William, Mary Helen (Wilbur) 

Vander Linden, Robert Eugene 

(Betty Jane), Betty Louise (Donald) 

Miles and Rita Kay. He graduated from Columbus Junction High School in 

1957 and Iowa State University in 1962. On June 1, 1962 he was united in 

marriage to Linda Sue Pothoven. This union was blessed with three children; 

Brett Alan, Steven Sean, and DeAnna Lynn. 

Gerry worked much of his life as a bank president at Taintor Savings 

Bank in New Sharon, Iowa, where he also raised hogs on a small acreage. 

He, Linda and family spent much of their early married lives in New Sharon 

before moving to West Des Moines in 1986. Gerry owned and operated 

Great Midwestern Ice Cream and was involved in several other entrepreneurial 

pursuits until retiring, never straying far from his farm boy roots. He 

enjoyed spending time with friends, children and grandchildren, traveling, 

woodworking, and tormenting his older sisters. Gerry was active in the West 

Des Moines United Methodist Church and Mits Wits Sunday School Class. 

Gerry is survived by his wife Linda; his three children, Brett (Amy) Cassabaum 

of Ankeny, Iowa, Steve (Michelle) Cassabaum of Nevada, Iowa and 

DeAnna (Mike) Fank of Boone, Iowa; ten grandchildren, Alyssa, Sara, Matt, 

Emma, Elli, Kati, Heidi, Scott, HolliAnna and Luke; and his sister Betty 

of Springfield, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents and other 

siblings. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 10:30 

a.m. at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church, located at 720 Grand 

Avenue. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 

2010 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West 

Des Moines. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to West Des Moines United 

Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.Hamiltons- 

FuneralHome.com. 

Boswell Rep 

to Hold Office 

Hours 

Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a 

member of his staff in Sigourney and 

Grinnell on Wednesday November 

24th, for open office hours. 

Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District 

Representative in the area, will be 

at: 

Sigourney Public Library 

11:00am – 12:00 Noon 

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. 

Have News or Advertising You 

Would Like To Have Published 

In The New Sharon Sun? 

Call Stacia McGriff 

Cell- 641-660-7964 

Fax- 641-637-4032 

Office-641-637-4031 

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Fax: 641-637-2636 

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD 

Pastor Scott Collier 

Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Youth Service 

(Kids Club and Adult Bible Study 

on Thurs. evenings) at Rock Center 

Sunday Services: 

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 

10:30 a.m. Morning Celebration 

COMMUNITY CHURCH 

Barnes City 

Rev. Jim and Linda Sears 

9 a.m., Sunday School 

10 a.m., Worship 

6:30 p.m., Evening Worship 

Sundays, 4 p.m., Youth Group (Pre- 

6th) 

FRIENDS CHURCH 


9:30 a.m. Sunday coffee time 

10 a.m., Sunday Worship 

Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., 

Share and Prayer 

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 


Phil DeBoef. 

Sunday School for all ages 

9:00AM 

Worship 10:00AM 

Wednesday 5:45AM 

Promise Keepers 

Weds nights 6:10 pm - 8pm 

Gems/Cadets 

Thursday 7:00PM Worship practice 

UNITED METHODIST 

CHURCH 

Barnes City 

Pastor Kim Wilson 

9 a.m. Worship 

Everyone is welcome 

TAINTOR COMMUNITY 

CHURCH 

Pastor David Pinkerton 

Worship, 9 a.m. 

Coffee Time, 10:30 a.m. 

Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. 

Thursday Young Peoples, 6:30 p.m. 

All ages welcome 

UNITED METHODIST 

CHURCH 


Rev. John Battern 

Sundays: 8:00a.m. and 10:30a.m. 

Worship Service 

9:00a.m. Continental Breakfast 

9:15a.m. Sunday School and Adult 

Small Groups 

Wednesdays: 

6:00p.m. KIDMO- meets at church 

(1st through 6th grade) 

6:30p.m. PROS meets at McVay 

Bldg.(7th through 12th grade)k our 

website: www.newsharonumc.org 

for more information 

 

Phil Griffin Agency 

1007 S Market St 

Oskaloosa, IA 52577-3941 

(641) 673-8965 Bus 

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm 

The Holiday season is a time of feasting, fun, and 

families. That can be the good news and the bad news. 

Family relationships can bring on stress. The movie 

“Christmas Vacation” comes to mind and humorously 

reflects the reality of probably many American families. 

Clark Grizwald, played by Chevy Chase is planning the 

“Grizwald family Christmas!” In other words, the perfect 

family holiday celebration. In preparation Clark 

extravagantly and ineptly decorates his house. He then 

opens his home to all the relatives, but all heck breaks 

loose as family conflicts and issues bubble to the surface. 

In our imperfect families much like the Grizwalds, 

how can we keep the peace, avoid the blow-ups, and enjoy 

making good memories together as a family during 

the holidays? Here are some suggestions that I continue 

to work on. 

Keep the bigger picture in mind. Is something a 

family member said or did really worth ruining the short 

time you have together? If there is an issue it may be 

better to bring it up at another time. The holidays should 

be a time to rest, reconnect, and share in the traditions 

that bind families together. 

A Biblical principle I try to remember is…“be quick to 

listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” (James 

1:19) Take a deep breath, think about what you are going 

to say before you say it, and choose not to react. 

Don’t bring up the past. Whenever someone makes 

a comment it may trigger a memory of something that 

happened 5, 10, or 20 years ago. Three words may help 

here, “I forgive you.” Say it over and over again to yourself 

until you mean it. Forgive and forget. Focus on the 

present. 

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MAHASKA DRUG 

COMMITTED TO A 

HEALTHY COMMUNITY 

 

Phone 641-673-3439 

BARNES CITY UNITED 

METHODIST CHURCH 

Pastor Michelle Williamson 

Worship: 4:30 p.m. Sunday 

LACEY UNITED METHODIST 

CHURCH 

Pastor: Jason Gutzmer 

Worship, 8:30 a.m. 


PEORIA CHRISTIAN 

REFORMED CHURCH 

Pastor John Gorter 

10 miles west of New Sharon 

Worship, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 


E-Mail: office@peoriacrc.org 

www.peoriacrc.org 

Harvest Community Church 


2083 Hwy. 102 

Interim: Pastor Sharon Isley 

641-637-1106 to 641-629-0866 

Sunday School 8:45 

Fellowship 9:30 

Worship 10:00 

harvestcommunityfellowship2006 

@gmail.com 

SEARSBORO COMMUNITY 

CHURCH 

Pastor Don Job 

Sunday School, 10 a.m. 

Worship, 11 a.m. 

WEST LIBERTY CHURCH 

OF CHRIST 

7 miles west of Montezuma on 

Diamond Trail 

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 

Worship: 10:30 a.m. 

Evening: 6:00 p.m. 

Fourth Friday night: April to October 

Singing and fellowship, 7 p.m. 

LOWER GROVE CHURCH 

Pastor Cornie Van Wyngarden 



Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 

UNION MILLS CHRISTIAN 

CHURCH 

Rural New Sharon 

Pastor Kerry Lake 



Union Mills Easter schedule 

7:00 Sunrise service, 7:30 to 8:15 

Breakfast, 

8:30 to 10:00 Worship 

Easter: 7:00 Sunrise service, 7:30- 

8:15 Breakfast, 8:30-10:00 Worship. 

NEW SHARON LIBRARY 

Hours: Mon.- Fri. 2:00- 5:00p.m. 

Saturday: 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. 

Mother was right. If you cannot say something positive 

about someone, don’t say it at all. If your comments 

are not positive and encouraging, bite your tongue. 

Sometimes family members think I just have to say what 

I am thinking. The holidays are not good times to do 

that. Unsolicited advice is almost always received as 

criticism, not help. 

Remember the reason for the season. Remember 

what Jesus said, 

“blessed are the 

peacemakers.” 

Work at making 

peace. Be 

gracious and 

generous. Give 

others the benefit 

of the doubt. 

And if nothing 

else pray for 

patience and 

wisdom. For 

Christians focus 

on the Christ 

child and all 

he stands for. 

Peace and goodwill 

among all. 

Kevin Glesener 

Vermeer Chaplain 

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WE WILL HELP YOU WITH 

PHARMACY QUESTIONS 

Grill Hours: 

Tues.-Sat. 

11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

Closed Sun. 

& Mon. 

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Dinner Specials: 

Friday - Steak and Shrimp 

Saturday - Prime Rib 

Harden 

Funeral Chapel 

New Sharon - 641-637-2811 

What Cheer - 641-634-2420 

Thoughtful 

Personalized 

Service 

Brent Holland 

Eric Coble 

www.hardenfuneralhomes.com 

WATTS 

Vault & Monument Co. 

Hwy. 63 North, Montezuma 

(across from Casey’s) 

641-623-2158 

www.wattsvaults.com 

HOURS: 

Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Or By Appointment 

Oskaloosa Vision Center 

Dr. H. Craig Coen 

Dr. Molly J. Walker 

• Family Eye Care 

• Eyecare Services 

• Contact Lens Service 

641-673-4366 

After Hours Emergency 

Call 641-660-1921 

303 North 1st, Oskaloosa 

HOURS: Mon.-Fri.: 8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. 

Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon 

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New Sharon City Council 

Meeting & Claims 

New Sharon City Council Meeting 

Monday, November 1, 2010 

7:00 p.m., City Hall 

The New Sharon City Council met in regular 

session at City Hall, Monday, November 1, 

2010 @ 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Edwin Davis presiding. 

Council members present were Kenneth 

Ward, Larry Applegate, Lisa Munn and Jeff Foster. 

Zack Pickard was absent. Employees in 

attendance were Kevin Lamberson and Diane 

Brand. Ken Lacey also attended. 

Munn made a motion to approve the consent 

agenda. Foster seconded. Roll Call Vote: 

All ayes. 

Applegate made a motion @ 7:01 pm to 

open the public hearing for the consideration 

and approval of a building permit for Tim & 

Gina Fuller. Ward seconded. Roll Call Vote: 

All ayes. There were no comments from the 

public. Applegate made a motion to approve 

the permit. Foster seconded. Roll Call Vote: All 

ayes. Ward made a motion @ 7:02 pm to close 

the public hearing. Foster seconded. Roll Call 

Vote: All ayes. 

Applegate made a motion to approve a 

building permit application and set a date for 

a public hearing for 11/17/10 @ 7 pm for Justin 

& April Woods. Munn seconded. Roll Call 

Vote: All ayes. There was no drawing of the 

proposed deck included with the application, 

so Brand will request that it be available for the 

public hearing. 

Mayor Davis gave the water, sewer and 

street reports. Construction has begun at the 

river pump house. The footings will be poured 

this week. Another test well has been drilled 

and there is a pre-construction meeting scheduled 

for November 2 @ 11 a.m. in City Hall with 

the well contractors. 

There are no problems at the sewer plant at 

this time. We will be looking into reclassifying 

S. Mulberry Street in order to be eligible for STP 

funds from the state for upgrades. 

The police report was given by Chief Lamberson. 

He will be attending class next week 

for recertification. 

Applegate gave the cemetery report. He 

has found someone to repair stones and will be 

getting bids. 

Brand gave the clerk’s report. Stephen Memorial 

Animal Shelter took in two cats and one 

dog for the month of October. 

After discussion regarding the certifications 

that the water superintendent recently obtained, 

Foster made a motion to approve a $2 per hour 

increase in wages to be effective 11/1/10. Ward 

seconded. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. 

There being no further business to discuss, 

Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:56 pm. 

Diane L. Brand Edwin L. Davis 

City Clerk Mayor 

CITY OF NEW SHARON 

REVENUES & EXPENDITURES - 10/02/10 

thru 10/18/10 

REVENUES EXPENDITURES 

General Fund $60.00 

General Fund 7076.96 

Road Use Tax Fund $9,221.98 

Road Use Tax Fund 2033.5 

Water Fund $2,558.89 

LOST Fund 278.2 

Sewer Fund $2,009.81 

Water Fund 4283.15 

Sewer Fund 5,637.68 

Totals $13,850.68 

19,309.49 

NAME ACCOUNT 

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 

Employees Payroll 

7,755.27 

Hometown Computers General 

Laptop Mount & Install Norton 215.00 

Iowa One Call Water 

Locates 27.90 

Office Depot General 

Office Supplies 19.81 

Gritters Electric General 

Lights @ park 39.28 

Municipal Supply Water 

Operating Supplies 566.50 

Sewer 

Operating Supplies 2,431.80 

Wellmark BCBS General 

Health & Life Insurance 674.64 

Water 


Sewer 


Ru 


Quill General 

Storage Drawers 224.95 

Larry Applegate Lock and 

Engine Repair Service General 

Portable Generator Repairs 30.50 

Lappin Tire R U 

Endloader Flat Repair 169.75 

Oskaloosa Herald General 

Publications 267.92 

IA DNR Water 

Annual Water Use Fee 215.00 

Caseys Sewer 

Fuel 12.72 

Treasurer State of Iowa Water 

3rd Qtr Sales Tax 2,443.00 

Sewer 

3rd Qtr Sales Tax 196.00 

Law Enforcement Systems General 

Office Supplies - Police Station 61.00 

Mid-America Publishing General 

Publications 329.10 

Monte Motor Parts General 

Oil & Blade Kit for Lawn mower 78.78 

Keystone Water 

Testing 67.00 

O’Reilly Automotive Water 

Mirror for pickup 19.99 

My-Lor Inc. General 

ID Tags for firemen 43.26 

Hovens Lawn Care General 

Fall Spraying at Cemetery 450.00 

McGriff Corp. General 


Water 


Sewer 


Stravers Law Firm General 

Attorney Fees 51.00 

Kevin Lamberson General 

Halloween Candy 34.24 

US Post Office General 

Postage Stamps 264.00 

Water 

Postage 42.42 

Sewer 

Postage 42.42 

Simply Made NSREDF 

Grant for sign 278.20 

Town & Country Landscape Water 

Re-Seeding 1,236.00 

 

Harvest Community Fellowship will host a 

dinner to help replenish the local food pantry. 

WHERE: City Park Building 

WHEN: Saturday, November 20 

from 5:00-7:00p.m. 

WHAT: Ham, Turkey, Dressing etc.. 

Bring non-perishable items or cash donation 

for the food pantry, 

EVERYONE is welcome! 

North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School 

1st Quarter Honor Roll 

A Honor Roll 3.67-4.0 

B Honor Roll 3.0-3.66 

*Denotes a 4.0 GPA 

12th Grade 

Paige Behrens 

Chelsea Clark 

* Katie Dahm 

Kelsi Crouse 

Tierney DeWitt 

Kyle DeBruin 

* Michael Groenenboom 

Dawson Ferguson 

Josh Hammen 

Cody Foster 

Trent Morris 

Jessica Gleason 

* Jesse Phillips 

Taylor Hudson 

Gunnar Ross 

Blake Lanphier 

* Caleb Wehrle 

Cody Larson 

Chaz McBirnie 

McKenzie Mitchell 

Allison Pollpeter 

Chelsie Renaud 

Jordan Rook 

Cierra Rozendaal 

Megan Watts 

11th Grade 

* Knicolas Chamberlain 

Jordan Beyer 

* Kris Chamberlain 

Alan Bowen 

DeLaney Dejong 

Alexandra Ferguson 

Hannah Ferguson 

Joey Finch 

* Lindsay Foster 

Brandon German 

Alec Fuller 

Erin Hart 

Sheyenne Hill 

Zach Howard 

Clayton Korell 

Levi Lamberson 

Jenna Lacey 

Trenton Lindenman 

Sarah McGriff 

Madison McGriff 

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of year again! 

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sponsors.! 

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ody Rozendaal 

Derek Schultz 

Emily Terrell 

Tara Smith 

Hayley Spoelstra 

Tanner Wanders 

10th Grade 

Zachary Anderson 

Abby Agan 

* Mallory Boyle 

Wesley Beyer 

Brittany Brown 

Sarah Bowen 

Andrea Cooper 

Tye Burch 

Arianna Davis 

Alyssa Comstock 

Jaylin DeJong 

Ashley Crosby 

Beau Freeborn 

Zachary Dickenson 

* Makayla Ihde 

Brieanna Fleet-Sampson 

Brian Loving 

Cassandra Hibler 

* Madison Mitchell 

Carissa McBirnie 

Andy Pothoven 

Charlie Reed 

Jenna Santiago 

* Jacob Spoelstra 

* Mackenzi Tjarks 

9th Grade 

Jessica Boyd 

Tabitha Burgett 

Nicole Brand 

Brett Current 

Lorraine Brown 

Megan DeBruin 

* Jenna Carrico 

Jordan Ferguson 

Jacob Dahm 

Katelyn Gilman 

Caprice Dye 

Connor Hehli 

* Tyler Foster 

Ariel LaRue 

Megan Goemaat 

Katie McGriff 

* Melinda Hammen 

Brock Pollpeter 

Michaela Heys 

Kimberlee Renaud 

Chase Koehler 

Alex Schultz 

Sydney McCulley 

John Ruby 

Rachel Sherburne 

Cassidy Simpson 

Shaina Spears 

* Tressa Watts 

Haley Willemsesn 

Austin Witt 

8th Grade 

Samantha Edmundson Samantha 

Coster 

Caitlin Fleet Maggie Ferguson 

Amy Griffin Mackenzie Fuller 

* Julia Groenenboom Colton 

Livezey 

Paige Hoffer Roza Northcutt 

Corey Roozeboom Adam Pothoven 

Samantha Sterling Trey Rutledge 

Karrson Stodghill Bailey Upton 

Megyn Walston 

Trent Wanders 

7th Grade 

Jakob Bortell 

Carly Ehret 

Gabe Hammen 

Grace Foster 

Melissa Knoot 

Mason Foster 

* Andrea Loving 

Madison Giltner 

* Lisa Spoelstra 

Clay Gleason 

Emily Van Donselaar 

Megan McGriff 

Sabrina Van’t Sant 

Paige Miller 

Caelan Swope 

Nicole Weaver 

Ray Award to be 

presented to Thomas family 

Character Counts In Iowa annually presents the Ray Pillar of Character 

Award to an Iowan who has demonstrated good character and is a positive 

role model. Coach Ed Thomas will receive the 2011 Ray Award posthumously. 

Coach Thomas’ family will accept the award on his behalf in April. 

“Our family is humbled and honored to receive such a prestigious award,” 

said Aaron Thomas. “Our dad was a huge believer in character and the way 

he lived his life everyday reflected that. This award means a lot to our family 

and I know my father would have been extremely honored to be recognized 

for his character.” 

The family will accept the award at An All-Star Evening to benefit Character 

Counts In Iowa on April 15, 2011. Past award recipients include Dallas 

Clark, Shawn Johnson, Dr. Tom Davis, Hayden Fry, and former Governor 

Robert D. Ray, for whom the award was named. The 5th Annual event is 

presented by Hy-Vee, Inc. 

“Coach Thomas will be best remembered for his good character and the 

positive impact that he had on his community – exactly what the Ray Award 

is intended to honor,” remarked Jon Wendel, senior vice president of marketing 

for Hy-Vee. “Hy-Vee is proud to take part in this important recognition.” 

“It is truly an honor for me to present the 2011 Ray Award to the Thomas 

family,” said Character Counts In Iowa chairman, former Gov. Robert D. 

Ray. “Coach Thomas was a positive role model to his family, community, 

school and players. He will forever be known as a man of extraordinary 

character.” 

Coach Ed Thomas coached football for 37 years at Applington Parkersburg 

High School. During this time, he coached four players who went on to 

play in the NFL and was the NFL High School Coach of the Year in 2005. 

Coach Thomas is also known for leading the Parkersburg community in the 

aftermath of an F5 tornado that destroyed a third of the town (including the 

high school) in 2008. Coach Thomas was shot and killed by a former player 

in June 2009. 

To learn more about An All-Star Evening or Character Counts In Iowa, 

visit CharacterCountsInIowa.org. 

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Beating the Cold 

When it comes to any of our outdoor pursuits, battling the elements 

is just a part of the game. Generally speaking, the poorer the conditions the 

better the hunting or fishing can be. If we want to enjoy some of the best 

Mother Nature has to offer, we must prepare for what she is going to throw 

at us. 

During Iowa’s ’09-’10 Late Muzzleloader season we experienced 

some of the harshest weather on record, but with a late season tag burning a 

hole in my pocket, I was not going to let it pass me by. I left the truck one late 

December day with the thermometer reading a balmy -17 degrees. I strapped 

the heavy outer layers on my pack, locked down my snowshoes and headed 

up the hill to a smoking hot food source that was drawing deer from miles. 

On the way in, I wore just enough to keep myself from sweating, 

but just enough to keep from getting frostbite. I knew beating the cold would 

be the ticket to a successful hunt, and I prepared adequately for it. I had 

oxygen-activated “Hot-Hands,” boot insert foot warmers, several layers of 

long underwear, multiple pairs of socks, and heavy outer layers to keep the 

warmth in. I still got cold, but I managed to stay comfortable long enough to 

make a lethal shot on a great late season whitetail. 

Regardless of which species you are after, dressing to accommodate 

the elements will maximize your efforts and ensure success by allowing 

you to stay out longer. It is also important to not overdress for the occasion, 

which will result in extreme discomfort as sweat freezes. Dress in layers 

and be prepared to add or remove clothing items as the conditions change. 

Whether you are chasing whitetails, upland birds, or waterfowl, the proper 

attire will make or break your hunt! 

If you are planning on chasing pheasants, it is important to keep 

in mind that you will be walking a lot and producing much of your own 

heat. Compression fit moisture management material is best for this kind of 

situation. It will keep you warm as it wicks away sweat where it evaporates 

quickly. Wool socks and comfortable, waterproof boots are essential when 

walking considerable distances. Top it all off with a lighter, yet warmer outer 

layer to keep your core warmer. 

Waterfowl hunting presents many unique situations; sufficiently 

dressing will greatly depend on your responsibilities during the hunt. Are 

you wearing neoprene chest waders? Does your blind have a heater? If you 

are wearing waders and will be placing or retrieving decoys, it might be a 

good idea to dress down slightly as you will work up quite a lather walking 

through knee deep mud. If you are one of the fortunate ones and only manning 

a gun, you may want to bulk up a little more. Noise is a non-factor, so a 

large down parka and bibs will be the ticket for cold days on the marsh. 

Whitetail hunting can be difficult to figure out. There is generally a 

walk involved with a heavy pack including additional clothes, and other assorted 

gear makes for a perfect recipe to sweat out your garments before you 

even reach your stand. The walk in is usually followed by a long motionless 

sit, providing the perfect situation for freezing. Compression fit moisture 

management base layers with polypropylene and wool exterior heavier layers 

will make the sit more tolerable. When approaching your stand, go slow 

to prevent sweating, you will last much longer! 

Your success often depends on your ability to endure some tough 

conditions, but the rewards will far exceed your sacrifice. Some of the finest 

experiences I have had in the outdoors were during some fierce weather conditions. 

Prepare yourself in advance, not only physically, but also mentally! 

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) 

MHP urges participation in 

the Great American Smokeout 

Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services encourages smokers 

to participate in the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 18, sponsored by 

the American Cancer Society. 

“The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for smokers to have the 

support of others while proving to themselves they can quit,” MHP Cardiac 

Rehab Registered Nurse Scott Robison explained. “Who could ask for a better 

support system than millions of other people quitting on the same day.” 

The purpose of the Great American Smokeout is to raise awareness about 

the dangers of smoking and to help motivate people to quit. “Smoking is 

very addictive,” Robison said. “The reason people have a difficult time quitting 

is because they are addicted to the affect nicotine has on their brain.” 

According to National Health Service, nicotine alters the balance of chemicals 

in the brain, mainly affecting dopamine, linked with the brain’s motivation 

vs. reward, and norepinephrine, the chemical responsible for the body’s 

reaction to stressful situations. When nicotine alters these chemicals it affects 

an individual’s mood and concentration levels. 

“When a person inhales nicotine it goes directly to the brain, which is why 

many smokers become addicted to the nicotine rush,” Robison said. “If a 

person stops smoking, the loss of nicotine changes the levels of dopamine 

and norepinephrine which can make them feel anxious, depressed and irritable.” 

Robison stressed the dangers of all tobacco use, not just smoking. “Many 

people supplement smoking with smokeless tobacco such as chew. In actuality, 

the amount of nicotine absorbed from chew is higher than from smoking. 

“Hopefully, all tobacco users can make the Great American Smokeout on 

Nov. 18 the first day they quit. If they do decide to make a commitment to 

quitting, a smoking cessation program can greatly increase their changes for 

success,” Robison said. 

For more information about smoking cessation assistance offered at Mahaska 

Health Partnership, call Robison at 641-672-3174. 

Wanted: Pianist or Keyboardist 

New Sharon United Methodist Church is looking for 

a pianist or keyboardist to accompany the congregation 

and worship band. We have both a traditional and 

contemporary worship service, so the applicant must 

be comfortable with various styles of music. This is a 

salaried position. 

Call 641-637-2561 or email john@newsharonumc.org for 

more information or to apply.

Kathy Hohl of Kathy’s Pumpkin Patch near Donnellson does more 

than just raise pumpkins. Kathy’s farm also grows fruit and vegetables 

and sells to 6 different healthcare institutions across southeast 

Iowa. She is just one of the many farmers seeing expanded markets 

for locally grown food. 

Healtcare Facilities Buying 

More Local Food In Southeast Iowa 

Eating locally grown, fresh produce may serve as a vital part of the healing 

and healthy aging of our elderly population. More healthcare facilities 

are sourcing fresh, local food for their food service programs and realizing 

multiple benefits for the residents. 

Sharon Walker, Dietary Manager & Kitchen Supervisor for Hearthstone/ 

Fairhaven East in Pella has been using locally grown produce and meat for 

as long as she can remember. “When I buy fresh from the farmers market I 

know what I am getting,” says Walker. “The residents love it and very little 

is wasted.” The facility sources not only fruit and vegetables, but also locally 

raised meat. “We have some residents that have trouble chewing but 

with Calvin’s high quality fresh meat from Leighton Locker they have few 

problems,” states Walker. “Our residents are eating steak for the price of 

hamburger because it only travels about 20 minutes to get here.” Walker 

acknowledges that it may take more staff to prepare fresh food, but feels it is 

worth it to serve higher quality food to their residents.” 

Stephanie Watson, a cook at SunnyBrook Assisted Living in Fairfield, 

has been enjoying using fresh local produce this summer and fall. When 

asked if it is more work to buy and serve food from local farmers, she says, 

“No, the residents love to help by shucking the ears for corn on the cob. I 

love using local food. Since the produce is such a high quality we don’t have 

the waste; the residents eat all of it.” 

Billie Husted, head cook at SunnyBrook in Fort Madison says, “No problem 

getting help to shuck five dozen ears of corn for the 50 residents. We 

have one gentleman who ate 6 ears of corn in one sitting!” He agrees with 

Watson’s statement that buying local is less work because we are buying a 

very good product. “Kathy Hohl from Kathy’s Pumpkin Patch, who we have 

been buying from, is great with recipes for vegetables we are not familiar 

with, like yellow squash,” states Husted. “The rhubarb was hand delivered 

in great containers, so we put them on the tables for a display when we featured 

it in our menu.” 

Kathy’s Pumpkin Patch near Donnellson sells to six healthcare institutions 

in southeast Iowa including Great River Medical Center in Burlington, 

Fort Madison Community Hospital, and SunnyBrook Assisted Living in Fort 

Madison, Mount Pleasant, Burlington and Fairfield. 

Licenses Available In 50 Counties 

For November Antlerless Season 

Hunters may purchase licenses for the three day November antlerless 

deer season Nov. 26, 27 and 28, in the 50 counties where antlerless licenses 

quotas remain unfilled. November antlerless licenses are only valid on private 

land where additional doe harvest is needed. 

Hunters in the November antlerless season must wear blaze orange and 

party hunting is legal. Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise 

to one-half hour after sunset. 

Last year, 10,000 licenses were issued and hunters reported harvesting 

2,980 deer. Portions of central, southern and west central Iowa along with 

Allamakee and Winneshiek counties would benefit most from additional doe 

harvest. 

All deer taken must be reported using the harvest reporting system by 

midnight the day after the deer is recovered. Accurately reporting is an important 

part of Iowa’s deer management program and plays a vital role in 

managing deer populations and future hunting opportunities. Hunters can 

report their deer on the DNR website www.iowadnr.gov, by calling the toll 

free reporting number 1-800-771-4692, or at any license vendor. For hunters 

with Internet access, online reporting is the easiest way to register your 

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Penn Mall to Celebrate 

25 Year Anniversary 

(This article is the first in a three-part series about the Penn Central Mall, 

key partners and their role in developing the Mall and future plans.) 

What a difference a year makes. In 1984, a group of Oskaloosa volunteers 

set out to replace deteriorated buildings in Oskaloosa’s downtown west 

side and in 1985, Penn Central Mall opened with a crowd of over 11,000 on 

hand. 

Since its opening, the mall has increased property values and contributes 

$400,000 in additional property tax revenue over the structures that once 

existed. The total gain in property tax revenue over the past 25 years related 

to the mall development is more than $8 million. 

The project came to fruition thanks to a wide-range of community organizations 

and volunteers who helped with the effort. 

“It’s a great day for this great city,” Senator Charles Grassley said at the 

mall construction dedication ceremony in 1985. “We celebrate the beginning 

of construction of this mall…and people with a vision,” he said. The 

vision for a mall connected to the historic downtown district grew out of a 

series of problems that required a comprehensive solution. 

Downtown Decline 

Between the 1950’s-70’s, fires and building collapses began to occur on 

Oskaloosa’s west side. Rental and property values in the entire central business 

district declined. Lower values meant there wasn’t enough revenue 

to maintain and update existing buildings which contributed to additional 

deterioration in the area 

Initially chamber leaders focused their efforts on the need for additional 

parking in the downtown to boost sales by making it easier to park and shop. 

They planned to purchase areas left vacant through demolished buildings on 

the west side for parking. 

Project leaders determined a study was needed to determine the feasibility 

of undertaking mall construction and major revitalization of the west side in 

order to prevent further decline in the downtown. 

“I agreed to be part of a chamber committee if something tangible happened,” 

said Musco President Joe Crookham. “Then, while driving in the 

area one Sunday afternoon thinking about possible solutions, the idea for 

connecting the town square to a mall through an east alley occurred to me. 

Renewal Plan 

A mall planning team and board were formed. The group recognized a 

more comprehensive approach was needed to maintain the vitality of the 

community. They wanted to build on Oskaloosa’s base as a retail center for 

southeast Iowa and its position as a central traffic area located at the confluence 

of five highways. A marketing survey was conducted which indicated 

what retail needs existed. Opportunity for general retail anchor, men’s and 

women’s clothing and grocery were identified in the report as higher priority 

needs for the area. 

The study also indicated there was a lack of buildings to support effective 

retail focus. Drilling out the decay in the west portion of the central business 

district and replacing it with a new structure would do four things: eliminate 

high risk buildings; make town square buildings more valuable; create new 

retail space to attract and retain strong retail businesses; and, recapture retail 

traffic for the area. 

The mall structure was designed and developed in 1983-4. The developers 

received a $3.4 million Urban Development Action Grant that included 

$800,000 to help relocate over 60 businesses and houses affected by construction 

of the mall. The $2.6 million balance of the UDAG award went 

toward construction of the mall. 

Other sources of funds for the $12.4 million facility included a $6.6 million 

loan and $2 million from local investors and direct contributions through 

the sale of bricks located in the mall center court. Sernett’s Department Store 

invested $1.2 million to construct their anchor store in the area that is now 

Hy-Vee. 

Marketing study data was also used to attract tenants for the new mall. 

Sernett’s and JC Penney became the original anchors and K-Mart became 

the third anchor a few years later. Other stores were recruited and relocated 

in the mall as part of the redevelopment. When the mall opened in 1985 occupancy 

was over 70 percent. 

Economic Impact 

Prior to the mall development project, the west side downtown area contributed 

about $70,000 in property tax to the community. Property values in 

the area increased to produce over $400,000 annually in property tax value 

for an increase of over $8 million in additional tax revenue for the community. 

The additional sales tax revenue generated supported construction of a 

new law enforcement center, remodeling and expansion of the Community 

Library, construction of a new elementary school and expansion and remodeling 

of the Oskaloosa High School. 

In addition, approximately 200 new jobs for the community were created 

by stores in the mall. These jobs brought new people to the community as 

well as provided employment opportunities for many local residents. 

Development in the downtown has continued with restoration of the town 

square buildings, park and bandstand. The mall and town square created an 

environment for the economically viable relocation and growth of several 

businesses previously housed in deteriorated buildings in what is now the 

mall area. 

Mall Today 

Musco purchased the mall in 2009 because remote ownership of businesses 

has resulted in a loss of direction and purpose for the mall. 

“Our vision is to maintain and grow the retail activity in the mall and 

continue use of part of the building for our business,” said Musco President 

Joe Crookham. “Penn Central Mall is home to businesses that provide key 

products and services in our community. We also see the mall as a central 

gathering place for the community, which was part of the original vision. We 

are optimistic about the future of Oskaloosa and will continue planning to 

make the mall a key part of future growth.” 

(Next in the series: Making the vision a reality – community developers 

and volunteers who helped build the mall.) 

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Bricks (photo courtesy of the Oskaloosa Herald) 

The Oskaloosa Community Development Foundation sold 840 bricks 

to help raise funds for construction of the Penn Central Mall. Each 

brick had the name of a donor engraved in it. “My ancestors helped 

to make this possible,” urged one Oskaloosa resident in an editorial 

encouraging investment in the project. “I think we are well on our way 

to a better future,” he said. 

Rivola Theater (photo courtesy of the Oskaloosa Herald) 

Pictured above is the Rivola Theater demolition in process. The Rivola 

was located in the 200 block of High Avenue West and was the 

last building cleared to make way for the construction of Penn Central 

Mall on Dec. 1, 1984. Historical artifacts were removed from the 

theater before demolition and the marquee is on display in Smokey 

Row. 

ICA open heifer test 

ready for consignments 

Reservations for the 2010-11 Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) open 

heifer program are being taken through Nov. 19, but could close earlier if 

pens become full. 

The thirteenth annual ICA open heifer test is open to both purebred and 

commercial heifers that were born from Jan. 1, 2010 to May 15, 2010. All 

heifers must be calfhood vaccinated and the vaccinations must be given at 

least 21 days prior to delivery day. Heifers will be delivered to the Van Meter 

Feedyard facility in Guthrie Center on Dec. 6. There is a minimum consignment 

group of three head. 

“The value of the ICA open heifer program is producers can compare their 

genetics to other producers through a program that has been in operation for 

13 years. This is an excellent opportunity to get important performance information 

on your seedstock without having to tie up lot space,” says Kellie 

Carolan, ICA’s seedstock manager. 

After arriving at the ICA test station, heifers will complete a 21-day 

warm-up period to adjust to the facility and will be placed on-test on Dec. 

27. Heifers are fed a growing ration over a 99-day testing period. Interim 

weights will be taken during the test period. At the completion of the feeding 

period, heifers will be evaluated for reproductive soundness and ultrasound 

measurements will be taken for carcass merit. 

Heifers will be sold in consignor lots at the Tama Livestock Auction on 

Friday, May 6, 2011 at 6 p.m. with the ICA Bull Sale to follow. 

The heifer program also has limited space to private test heifers for your 

operation. Cattle undergo the same testing regimen as the sale qualifying 

group, but will not go through the ICA sale. 

ICA bull and heifer test information is available for all three tests and 

sales on the ICA Web site at www.iacattlemen.org, then click through the 

ICA Programs tab. The site includes a calendar of all weight dates for the 

2010-11 season. 

Bobcat, Otter 

Quotas Filling Quickly 

Furharvesters have reported harvesting 143 bobcats and 282 otters taken 

as of 11 a.m. Tuesday. The DNR has a quota of 250 bobcats and 500 otters 

for the season. Once the quotas are reached, a 48-hour grace period begins. 

The harvest quota numbers are updated regularly by calling the Iowa 

DNR at 515-281-5918. 

The 48-hour grace period only applies to trappers, to allow time to move 

their traps from areas likely frequented by bobcats and otters. Hunters are 

not allowed a grace period. 

Once the grace period ends, all bobcats and otters must be turned over to 

the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 

Thank you for reading the 

New Sharon Sun!


Warhawk Dancer Competes 

in ISDTA Solo Contest 

North Mahaska Dance Team member, Maddi McGriff recently participated 

in the Iowa State Dance Team Association Individual Competition on 

Saturday, November 6 at Pella High School. 

There were six categories of Dance, (Class I, II, II, IV, V, and VI) and two 

categories of color guard. The ISDTA reported that they had a record number 

of contestants this year competing in the solo contest. 

McGriff placed 19th out of 62 solo dancers and received a 1 Superior 

rating in her first solo competition as a Warhawk Dancer. The solo dancers 

were judged on fivecategories, including: appearance, choreography/content, 

technique, general execution/effect and general showmanship. “Maddi 

McGriff represented North Mahaska well at the State Solo Competition in 

Pella. This was another first for the Dance Team as Maddi was presented 

with a 1 Superior rating for her Jazzy Solo. Maddi is very flexible and dedicated 

to learning dance and building the best team North Mahaska has to 

offer! She is amazing to watch, coach, and very eager to help other dance 

team members reach their full potential.” expressed Coach Lisa Conner. 

The Warhawk Dance Team is also preparing for the State’s Team Competition 

which will be held on December 2 and 3 at the Iowa Events Center 

in Des Moines. 

Winter Baseball Camps 

Offered in Centerville 

Indian Hills Community College Coach, Cam Walker, will hold a 

baseball camp for players age 8 years and up on December 27 th and 28 th at 

Indian Hills Community College Indoor Baseball Facility, located at 721 

North First Street in Centerville. 

Coach Walker will direct the camp in which players will receive private, 

professional instruction in pitching, catching, and hitting. Indian Hills 

Community College Assistant Coaches Jonathan Mathews and Brandon 

Crisp will assist Coach Walker along with Rick Matthews of the Colorado 

Rockies. 

The camp will be broken into two instructional sessions. The sessions 

on Monday, December 27 th will feature pitching and catching and will have 

players 8-12 years of age from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 13 and up from 1 

to 4 p.m. Sessions on Tuesday, December 28 th will feature hitting and will 

have players 8-12 years of age from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 13 and up from 

1 to 4 p.m. In addition to private instruction, each player will receive a free 

cam T-shirt. The fee is $50 for any one session or $95 for both sessions. 

Pre-registration forms are available from local high school baseball coaches. 

Interested campers can also call Jonathan Matthews at (641) 856-2143 

or (641) 680-5687 to receive a registration form or for more information. 

Players can also register at the campsite. 

In addition, Indian Hills will again be offering the very popular Advanced 

Pitching and Hitting Camp. This camp is reserved for those that have been 

or will be varsity players this next season. Space is limited to 24 players in 

each session. Registration for this camp must be mailed in advance or by 

phone. The Falcon staff will provide professional instruction, videotaping, 

and camp T-shirts. Campers must provide their own-labeled videotape. Cost 

for the Advanced Pitching and Hitting Camp is $50 per session. Session 1 

for the Advanced Pitching Camp is February 19, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 

12:00 noon. Session 2 will be held from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Session 1 for the 

Advanced Hitting Camp will be held February 20, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 

12:00 noon. Session 2 will be held from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. 

“We will teach fundamentals to improve a player’s capabilities so he’s 

prepared to play the game of baseball,” Walker said. “Equally important, 

we’ll show the campers techniques they can practice to improve their skills 

on their own after camp is over.” 

Walker has played for the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres 

as well as playing in professional leagues in Mexico and Europe. He joined 

Indian Hills in 1988 and, after becoming head coach, led Indian Hills to 

berths in the JUCO World Series in 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003 and 

2004. 

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Youth Dancers to Perform at Warhawk Dance Extravaganza on Sunday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. Community is wanted and encouraged 

to come as the 2010 State Dance Team from North Mahaska will also be performing their state dance routines. The Warhawk dancers are 

gearing up for the ISDTA State Competition in December. 

Warhawk Dance Team Holds Youth Dance Clinic 

The North Mahaska Dance Team held a dance clinic on Saturday, November 

13 for nearly 40 young girls. The clinic will be held also on Saturday, 

November 20. The youth are learning the basics of dance, the importance 

of stretching, and will also be taught a routine that they will preform during 

a dance recital which will take place on Sunday, November 21 at 3:00p.m.. 

The recital will be held at the North Mahaska High School under the direc- 

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tion of Coaches Lisa Conner and Shayla Schilling. The NM Dance team will 

be performing their state routines at the recital, the youth will perform their 

dances they learned and several other high school dance teams will be performing 

at the Warhawk Dance Recital Extravaganza. 

The community is invited and the NM Dance team welcomes everyone to 

come out and see all the dancers in action on Sunday, November 21. 

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North Mahaska Student of the Month 

October 2010 

Offering 

innovative 

lighting 

ideas & 

custom 

layouts. 

Paige 

Behrens 

Girls All 

Conference 

Cross Country 

Lorraine Brown, 1st Team All 

Conference 

Megan Goemaat, 2nd Team All 

Conference 

Tressa Watts, 2nd Team All Conference 

Senior 

Parents:Dan Behrens and Shelby Behrens 

Siblings: Nick - 32 

Activities Involved in at School: Band, Jazz Band, Choir, National 

Honor Society, TAG, All School Play 

Activities Involved in Outside of School: Employed at East Market 

Grocery, Sunday School teacher at Gibson Presbyterian Church, Photography 

Favorite Subjects and Teachers: Digital Media: Mr. Bohlman 

Future Plans: Attend either UNI or ISU and major in business/advertising 

and then pursue a photography career 

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