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Thursday, November 8, 2012 Volume 34, Number 45
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The annual Halloween parade in Fremont is exciting for all the children. The parade from the school and through the area businesses helps the students begin their beggar’s night early. Above, Mrs. Glick leads her kindergarteners are their costume trek.
Tri-County National Honor Society Celebrating Veteran’s Day
Tri-County National Honor Society want to honor area veterans. In their annual Veteran’s Day assembly, the students will have the names of area veterans scrolling on a screen. They are planning some new additions to the assembly. Monday, November 12 at 10:15 a.m. in the Tri-County high school gym, the public is welcome to join them in their celebration of Veteran’s Day. They also want area residents to contact them with names of area veterans to be read during the assembly. “We want veterans to be recognized for their service to our country,” commented Laura Steinke. “It is important to honor our veterans who have fought for our freedom,” added Dustin Ehret. “It is important that they know we have not forgotten them.” Sarah Striegel said, “It’s important that we remember
Area Halloween Happenings
those who have given everything for us. We don’t want to forget their sacrifice or take it for advantage.” Steinke would like to see a lot of community members come to the assembly. “It only works if there are a lot of audience members,” she said. Several of the students will have readings on Veteran’s Day topics. Kristin Krumm will be playing taps. Choir students in fifth through high school will be singing “America the Beautiful.” The words will be printed so the audience can sing along. If you have hames that you would like included, please contact a NHS student or the school. The NHS would like all area veterans to come to the assembly so they can be honored.
Healthy Use of Technology
Technology has given bullies even more outlets for tormenting their victims. Tri-County would like to help educate parents on how to deal with cyber bullying as well as make sure their students are not the bully or bullied. Kirk Magill, TC Technology Coordinator, will be the guest speaker in this month’s parent university titled “Healthy Use of Technology”. In generations past, children spent less time with technology but in today’s world, technology is a part of every day life. Children have computers for school, cell phones for communicating, music players and video games for entertainment and more social media then one could possible need. All the time, technology becomes more important and more used by children. How do you know if your children are using these in an appropriate and safe way? Cyberbullying has been defined by The National Crime Prevention Council: “When the Internet, cell phones or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.” The National Crime
Next Topic at an epidemic in schools. Prevention Council also reported in 2011 that cyberTri-County Parent University Bullying has become
Fremont 6th graders enjoy their last elementary costume parade.
bullying is a problem that affects almost half of all American teens. Parents, teachers and community must promote the healthy use of technology by students. Mr. Magill is gearing his presentation not only on cyberbullying, but how to keep yourself and children safe when using the internet and appropriately using social networking sites. November’s Parent University will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Family and Consumer Science classroom at Tri-County. TriCounty Cheerleaders are sponsoring the meal. Parents, guardians and all involved in Tri-County students’ lives are encouraged to attend. Child care is provided if attendees pre-register. Contact Sarah O’Rourke at the school if you plan to attend. Technology is a part of the world of education, employment and life. Come learn tips for making sure your children are learning and using technology in a way that will make them a happy, healthy adult.
Stan and Shirley VanderHoek’s home in Fremont is always a treat for area trick or treateers. Their son Doug takes the day off work to create the masterpiece. The green eyes, above, were animated. The cauldron scene (left) is just plain creepy even in the picture.
The Van Patten family had the right idea. Above, their lighted hayrack made for an easier trip for their trick or treaters. The group traveled all through What Cheer gathering candy for the whole family. Below: Lions and tigers and bears were just a few of the costumes worn by What Cheer children who ventured out on Halloween. Mario, gnomes and butterflies were also seen. This group of children along with parent Tonda Bollinger stopped by for a treat.
Rockets Volleyball spotlighted on page 7.
2 November 8, 2012 E-B-F School Food Menu
Thursday, November 8 Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, Yogurt, Juice and Milk Lunch: Cheeseburgers, Bun, Sweet potato fries, Greenbeans and Pineapple Friday, November 9 Breakfast: Breakfast wrap, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chili soup w\crackers, Celery sticks w\peanutbutter, Orange wedges and Blueberry muffin Monday, November 12 Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Cheese stick, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken patty on bun, French fries, Wax beans and Peaches Tuesday, November 13 Breakfast: Egg omelet, Toast, Juice and Milk Lunch: Walking taco w\lett. & cheese, Carrot sticks, Banana and Butter sandwich Wednesday, November 14 Breakfast: Pancake on stick, Syrup, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Pepper strips and Tropical fruit Thursday, November 15 Breakfast: French toast, Syrup, Juice and Milk Lunch: Tater tot casserole, Greenbeans, Cherry tomatoes, Pears and Butter sandwich Friday, November 16 Breakfast: Egg patty on biscuit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Turkey & dressing, Potatoes, Peas and Strawberries & bananas Monday, November 19 Breakfast: Muffin, Yogurt, Juice and Milk Lunch: Burritos w\cheese sauce, Refried beans, Corn and Pears
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November 8: Adam Gragg, Heather Dennis, Quintan Dalziel, Suzette Striegel, Tina Otte, Nathanial Angrove, Mary Carter, Craig & Sharon Van Ringelestein November 9: Kiah Tish, Richard Wallace, Stacy Hartwig, Danny Haynes and Jim Street November 10: Bentley Dao, Jill Kime, Samantha Grubb and Kelsey Taylor November 11: Alex Gann, Ike Molyneuxm, Walt McKay Sr. and Madilyn Marie Overturf November 12: Bryan Roland, Chad McKain, Dennis Kerger, Gretchen Daniel, Marge Allgood, Samuel Cole Kitzman, Victor Chicas, Darlynn Pettinga and Linc Rhinehart November 13: Virginia Striegel and Trace Rupprecht November 14: Brad Olson,Caleb Otte, Jimmy Gimbel, Nolan Michael Grove, Scott Versteegh, Tara West, Terry West, Carson O’Rourke, Cianna Shepherd and Jim & Cindy Elder Anniv. November 15: Kennedy Roland, Larry Nicholson and Vickie Olson November 16: Beverly Hanna and Daniel Behrens November 17: Dan Bunn, Jason Riffel, Joe Nicholson, Sylvia Hageman and Tasha Byrne November 18: Harlan Spain, Heather Molyneux, Jessica Kukuzke, Nicholas Acord and Megan Street November 19: Dick Larson, Michael Kaiser and Kyndra Long November 20: Leia Molyneux, Nolan Jergens, Reese Molyneux, Seth Key Nicholson, Eric Roquet, Aaron Walker and Floyd Dalbey November 21: Jaxon Connor DeBoef, Kris Acord, Taylor Swartz, Larry Shepherd and Lea Smith November 22: Thanksgiving Day! Anna Henderson, Emma Henderson, Ron Mertz, Rusty Bostic, Shannon Stanley, Zeb Acord and Tom Matthew November 23: Hans Striegel, Ryker Kime, Gabby Walters and Casey Albertson November 24: Clarissa Bowers, Eric Bos, Genny Coppersmith, Shirley Deitch, Steve Sepherd and Erica & Sara Lenox Anniv. November 25: Gary Ferns, Kelly Kapple, Sidney Kitzman, Pauletta Marlin, Alexis Clary, Ivan & Karen Roquet Anniv. and Arie & Carolyn Ringelestein Anniv. November 26: Doris Stephenson, Lindsey Gatton, Leslie Krusemark and Jenny Snyder November 27: Chuck Lockard, Dominick Coats, Levi Vink, Tyler Thomas, Rick Baxter and Paul Matthew November 28: Alex Fowler, Brian Kitzman, Erin Riffel, Jane BurdockNusbaum, Debra Wissler, Aidan Smith and Dianna Long November 29: Beth Peitzman, Garrison McFarlan, Rita Christner, Hannah Hedge, Rex Johnson, Gary & Linda Rupprecht Anniv. and Mr. And Mrs. Vince Long Anniv. November 30: Amanda Bos, Heidi Thomas, Jean Harris, Ben McClun, Wyatt Throckmorton and Dan & Lori McKinney Anniv.
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74-10 E1/2 NE1/4, 35-74-10 SW1/4 NE1/4, 35-74-10 NW1/4 NE1/4 L01, 26-74-10 SW1/4 SE1/4 L01 PT, 26-74-10 SE1/4 SE1/4 L03. Miriam L. Lawrance to Albert Gladdin Grover and Deborah J. Grover, 19-75-12 S1/2 NE1/4 L02 PT, 19-75-12 S1/2 NE1/4 L01, 19-75-12 NE1/4 NE1/4 PT. Donald D. Herr and Patricia J. Herr to Donald D. Herr II, SIG OPSG 10-07. Donald D. Herr and Patricia J. Herr to Donald D. Herr II, 32-7512 SW1/4 NW1/4, 31-75-12 E1/2 NE1/4. Beverly A. Christner and Hubert D. Christner DEC. to Pamela K. Yoder and Michael W. Christner, 1574-13 NE1/4 SE1/4. Tyler S. Roberts, Stephanie S. Roberts and Stefanie Roberts to Nicole Deornellas, RIC STRP 01-05 PT, RIC STRP 01-06 PT. Arlene F. Nilles to Emily A. Wohler and Jerry E. Wohler, SIG JACS 01-03 PT. Arlene F. Nilles to Brandon Brooks and Alisha Smith, SIG JACS 01-04, SIG JACS 01-03 PT. Danny Ward TRTE and Darrell E. Ward TR to Danny Joe Ward and Helen Maureen Ward, 26-74-11 E1/2 NW1/4 PT, 26-74-11 W1/2 NE1/4 PT, 20-74-10 SE1/4 SW1/4, 29-74-10 E1/2 NW1/4 PT, 29-74-10 SW1/4 NW1/4, 29-74-10 NW1/4 NW1/4 L01, 29-74-10 NW1/4 SW1/4 PT, 29-74-10 NW1/4 SW1/4 PT. Danny Ward TRTE and Pauline V. Ward TR to Danny Joe Ward and Helen Maureen Ward, 26-7411 E1/2 NW1/4 PT, 26-74-11 W1/2 NE1/4 PT, 20-74-10 SE1/4 SW1/4, 29-74-10 E1/2 NW1/4 PT, 29-74-10 SW1/4 NW1/4, 29-74-10 NW1/4 NW1/4 L01, 29-74-10 NW1/4 SW1/4 PT, 29-74-10 NW1/4 SW1/4 PT. Josefina M. Smith DEC. to Gerald E. Smith, HED OPHE 14-01. Gerald E. Smith to Belinda J. Smith Cicarella and Belinda Smith Cicarella, HED OPHE 14-01. Michael L. Berg, Michael Berg and Mary Kathleen Berg to Hilton Harper LLC, HAR OPHA 14-05, HAR OPHA 14-06. Mildred L. Tucker EST. to Trioak Foods INC., RIC WOOD 1005 PT, RIC WOOD 10-06. Larry L. Skinner and Dixie L. Skinner to Trioak Foods INC., RIC OPRI 06-01.
November 9 ~ TC Play 7:00 pm November 12 ~ TC Veterans Day assembly 10:15 a.m. ~ TC VBB at L-S Jamboree 6:00 November 13 ~ 6:00 pm TC Athletic Boosters meeting ~6:30 TC Post Prom meeting November 15 ~ TCM JH Wrestling vs. EV/BP/IV/Sig/ BGM/ST at EV 4:15 November 16 ~ TC VBB (G) & TC JVBB (2G) at home vs. Sigourney 6:00 November 19 ~ TCM JH Wrestling vs. NM/Sig/E-B/HLV/Moravia/ Pekin/EV/ BP at Thornburg 4:15 ~TC VBB (B) at EV Jamboree 6:00 November 20 ~ TCM JH Wrestling vs.Sig//IV/EV/BP/ C-M/PCM/EBF at Brooklyn 4:15 ~TC VBB (2G) & JVBB (2G) at HLV 6:00 November 27 ~ TC VBB (G/B) at home vs. NM (Parents’Night) 6:00
November 29 ~ TCM Varsity Wrestling vs. EV, L-S, Pella at Pella 6:00 ~ TC JH Girls Bball at home vs. Sigourney 4:15 ~ TC JVBB at Belle Plaine 6:00 November 30 ~ TCM Varsity Wrestling vs. BGM (JV meet) at Brooklyn 6:00 ~ TC JH Girls Bball at EV 4:15 ~ TC VBB (G/B) at home vs. BGM (JV & V) 6:00 ~ TC JVBB (G/B) at home vs. BGM (JV & V) 6:00 December 1 ~ TCM Varsity Wrestling at Montezuma Invitational 10:00 December 3 ~ TC JH Girls Bball at Keota 4:15 ~ TC JVBB at North Mahaska 6:00 December 4 ~ TCM JH Wrestling vs.BP/EV/NM/BGM at Monte 4:15 ~ TC JH Girls Bball at home vs. Montezuma 4:15 ~ TC VBB (G/B) Bye
DISTRICT COURT The following actions were recently resolved in the District Court of Keokuk County. All information is a matter of public record and available at www.iowacourts.gov. Brittany Trusty, Sigourney, was charged with Possession of Pseudoephedrine on 2/15/11 and received a Deferred judgement on 10/31/12. Trusty received a Miscellaneous sentence and was fined $750 Civil Penalty and 5 years Probation. Total amount due, which includes court costs, is $1,015. Lori Lee McIntyre, Keota, was charged with Consumption of Alcohol in a Public Place on 10/20/12. McIntyre entered a Negotiated/Voluntary Plea of Guilty on 11/05/12. McIntyre received a fine of $100. Total amount due, which includes court costs, is $145. TICKETS Shelby N. Hartwig, Keswick, no valid drivers license. Tegan I. Thompson, Keota, violation financial liability coverage. Damien Beard, What Cheer, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Nathan Thomas Morrison, Keswick, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). James Lee Gaines, Richland, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Alex Ryan Shadley, Sigourney, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Peter Aanen Christenson, Nelson, Minn., speeding 55 or under zone (20 mph over). Cynthia Anne Dillon-Deitrich, North English, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Brandy May Peterson, Ottumwa, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Mark Robert Soper, Troy, Pa., max. hours of service violation. REal ESTaTE Donald Jack Lawrance DEC. to Miriam L. Lawrance, 19-75-12 NE 1/4 NE1/4 PT, 19-75-12 S1/2 NE1/4 L01, 19-75-12 S1/2 NE1/4 L02 PT. Gailen G. Jennings and Sonna L. Jennings to Joshua A. Schwind, SIG JAC2 06-01. Laverne J. Weber and Judith A. Weber to Laverne Weber REVTR and Judy Weber REVTR, 24-75-10 SW1/4 SW1/4 PT, 24-75-10 SE1/4 SW1/4 PT, 25-75-10 NE1/4 NW1/4 PT, 25-74-10 SE1/4 NW1/4 PT, 35-
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Calendar
Thursday, November 8 5:30pm WR-HS Parents’ Mtg Friday, November 9~ 7:00pm Fall Play Saturday, November 10 8:00am Music Dept. Pop Can Drive 7:00pm Fall Play Monday, November 12 6:00pm GBB-V @ L-S Jamboree Fremont Fundraiser Items In Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 14 8:00am SE ICDA Honor Choir Thursday, November 15 8:00am IASB Annual Convention 8:00am ASVAB-Juniors 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Albia 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Albia 7:00pm WR-Mini Rocket Mtg @ HS Friday, November 16 5:00pm Soup Supper (WR) 6:00pm Meet the Rockets 7:00pm Bingo (WR) Saturday, November 17 6:00pm G/B BB-V PRIDE Scrimmage Monday, November 19 2:00Band/Choir Fundraiser Items In 3:30pm BBB-V English Valleys Jamboree 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Davis County 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Davis County 4:15pm WR-JH @ Tri-County 4:45pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Washington 6:00pm School Board Mtg Tuesday, November 20 6:00pm GBB-JV/V @ Pleasantville Wed-Fri, November 21-23 No School – Happy Thanksgiving
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A classmate of mine, Jack Blaylock, sent the following story. I cannot tell you if it is true, but it caused me to smile. I hope you will enjoy it. Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My husband has scolded me many times for leaving the keys in the ignition. My theory is the ignition is the best place not to lose them. His theory is that the car will be stolen. As I burst through the door, I came to a terrifying conclusion. His theory was right. The parking lot was empty. I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that it had been stolen. Then I made the most difficult call of all, “Honey,” I stammered; I always call him, “honey” in times like these. “I left my keys in the car, and it has been stolen.” There was a period of silence. I thought the call had been dropped, but then I heard his voice. He barked, “I dropped you off!” Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, I said, “Well, come and get me.” He retorted, “I will, as soon as I convince this policeman that I have not stolen your car.” Yep, it’s the golden years!
Tales of the Ancient Sportsman
By Burdell Hensley
I’m back after a whirlwind tour to the beautiful Southwest and the Land of Enchantment. I have a tour scheduled to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque next fall and I decided to add the Canyon Lands to the tour as well. I went on a site inspection tour and covered nearly 3600 miles in six days. That part of the country is stunningly beautiful in the fall. I will get back to some of the travel adventures later, but first I need to catch up on the local happenings. I had hoped to get back in time to cover some area teams in the playoffs or the state volleyball tourney, but it will not happen. In volleyball, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and Oskaloosa both knocked on the door to the state tourney, but were denied admission. The Rockets had the misfortune of being in the same region as powerful and unbeaten Dike-New Hartford. I’m not sure why D-NF was pushed this far south, but I have learned in the past that you are at the mercy of the bracket builders. The Indians came up against a tall and talented team from Solon and gave them a battle before falling in four games. On the football scene both Montezuma and Pella were bumped out of the playoffs. Monte was steamrolled by Lynnville-Sully 41-0 while Pella was throttled by Williamsburg 5427. I did go up to Sully Friday night and watched the Hawks play BGM in the quarter-finals. The Hawks started out great and appeared to be rolling, but a strange shift of momentum occurred in the second quarter. L-S had scored to take a 13-7 lead and BGM was offside on the PAT attempt. The Hawks elected to go for two and fumbled the ball. From that point the Bears quickly grabbed the lead and never gave it up as they took a 2813 win. I returned on Wednesday and Thursday, Friday and Saturday found me on the golf course. It was a little chilly and when I started on Thursday, there was not a soul on the course. My first thought was that if I should get a hole-in-one, there would be no witnesses except for me and God. Oh well, who would doubt God? I was sure I had that elusive holein-one Saturday. My tee shot on Harvest Point No. 3 was right at the pin. But the ball hit the green and rolled about four feet to the left of the pin. After repairing the ball mark, I missed the short putt and had to take a par. Life is full of disappointments, but you still have to press on to make par. Saturday our kids and grandkids came and got our house ready for winter. Wow! They got a bunch of work done and we are so grateful. I hate to admit that there are some things that I should not do. I really think I could have done all of that, but the Ancient-ess keeps the leash rather tight anymore. I guess she feels that I would tax my pacemaker. I did tax the pacemaker a little on the trip. I was in Albuquerque and had just finished meeting with the group sales director at the Uptown Sheraton where our group will stay. She told me that I really ought to check out the restaurant at the top of Sandia Peak. To get there you had to ride the cable car tram to the top.
I drove up there and bought a ticket. When I went out to the loading area and looked at where that ride goes, I definitely had a case of cold feet. That cable lift went from 6000 feet to 10,500 feet in 15 minutes and is suspended over 1500 feet above the rocks below. We went up at sunset and the view to the west was spectacular. I was OK until I looked down. Oh My! I did most of the second half of the ride with my eyes closed and wanting to get to the top in the worst way. A couple of weeks ago I had my pacemaker checked the doctor made it go off so I could see what is was like when something is not right. It is a pretty emphatic buzz. She told me that if that ever happened to call them immediately. I was expecting it to go off on that cable car ride. I’m not sure what good it would have done to call them from the top of that mountain. The way I figure it, I had just gotten a head start on my final journey from that elevation. Once at the top, it was not bad. My travelers that are into photography will love it. The restaurant was good and the view from the restaurant was super. We did the ride back down in the dark and since I couldn’t see the bottom, it was a much better ride. The view over the city was incredible. It was a vast array of city lights as far as eye could see. The good news for some of my travelers is that there is a restaurant at the bottom as well as a gift shop and other things to look at. So my people will have the choice of going high or staying low. Sunday morning I left the motel in Salina, Utah just before the crack of dawn and headed down the interstate. As the first rays of sunlight began to appear, the rocks formations and the mountains to
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The annual Halloween parade in Fremont is exciting for all the children. The parade from the school and through the area businesses helps the students begin their beggar’s night early. Above, Mrs. Glick leads her kindergarteners are their costume trek.
Tri-County National Honor Society Celebrating Veteran’s Day
Tri-County National Honor Society want to honor area veterans. In their annual Veteran’s Day assembly, the students will have the names of area veterans scrolling on a screen. They are planning some new additions to the assembly. Monday, November 12 at 10:15 a.m. in the Tri-County high school gym, the public is welcome to join them in their celebration of Veteran’s Day. They also want area residents to contact them with names of area veterans to be read during the assembly. “We want veterans to be recognized for their service to our country,” commented Laura Steinke. “It is important to honor our veterans who have fought for our freedom,” added Dustin Ehret. “It is important that they know we have not forgotten them.” Sarah Striegel said, “It’s important that we remember
Area Halloween Happenings
those who have given everything for us. We don’t want to forget their sacrifice or take it for advantage.” Steinke would like to see a lot of community members come to the assembly. “It only works if there are a lot of audience members,” she said. Several of the students will have readings on Veteran’s Day topics. Kristin Krumm will be playing taps. Choir students in fifth through high school will be singing “America the Beautiful.” The words will be printed so the audience can sing along. If you have hames that you would like included, please contact a NHS student or the school. The NHS would like all area veterans to come to the assembly so they can be honored.
Healthy Use of Technology
Technology has given bullies even more outlets for tormenting their victims. Tri-County would like to help educate parents on how to deal with cyber bullying as well as make sure their students are not the bully or bullied. Kirk Magill, TC Technology Coordinator, will be the guest speaker in this month’s parent university titled “Healthy Use of Technology”. In generations past, children spent less time with technology but in today’s world, technology is a part of every day life. Children have computers for school, cell phones for communicating, music players and video games for entertainment and more social media then one could possible need. All the time, technology becomes more important and more used by children. How do you know if your children are using these in an appropriate and safe way? Cyberbullying has been defined by The National Crime Prevention Council: “When the Internet, cell phones or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.” The National Crime
Next Topic at an epidemic in schools. Prevention Council also reported in 2011 that cyberTri-County Parent University Bullying has become
Fremont 6th graders enjoy their last elementary costume parade.
bullying is a problem that affects almost half of all American teens. Parents, teachers and community must promote the healthy use of technology by students. Mr. Magill is gearing his presentation not only on cyberbullying, but how to keep yourself and children safe when using the internet and appropriately using social networking sites. November’s Parent University will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Family and Consumer Science classroom at Tri-County. TriCounty Cheerleaders are sponsoring the meal. Parents, guardians and all involved in Tri-County students’ lives are encouraged to attend. Child care is provided if attendees pre-register. Contact Sarah O’Rourke at the school if you plan to attend. Technology is a part of the world of education, employment and life. Come learn tips for making sure your children are learning and using technology in a way that will make them a happy, healthy adult.
Stan and Shirley VanderHoek’s home in Fremont is always a treat for area trick or treateers. Their son Doug takes the day off work to create the masterpiece. The green eyes, above, were animated. The cauldron scene (left) is just plain creepy even in the picture.
The Van Patten family had the right idea. Above, their lighted hayrack made for an easier trip for their trick or treaters. The group traveled all through What Cheer gathering candy for the whole family. Below: Lions and tigers and bears were just a few of the costumes worn by What Cheer children who ventured out on Halloween. Mario, gnomes and butterflies were also seen. This group of children along with parent Tonda Bollinger stopped by for a treat.
Rockets Volleyball spotlighted on page 7.
2 November 8, 2012 E-B-F School Food Menu
Thursday, November 8 Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, Yogurt, Juice and Milk Lunch: Cheeseburgers, Bun, Sweet potato fries, Greenbeans and Pineapple Friday, November 9 Breakfast: Breakfast wrap, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chili soup w\crackers, Celery sticks w\peanutbutter, Orange wedges and Blueberry muffin Monday, November 12 Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Cheese stick, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken patty on bun, French fries, Wax beans and Peaches Tuesday, November 13 Breakfast: Egg omelet, Toast, Juice and Milk Lunch: Walking taco w\lett. & cheese, Carrot sticks, Banana and Butter sandwich Wednesday, November 14 Breakfast: Pancake on stick, Syrup, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Pepper strips and Tropical fruit Thursday, November 15 Breakfast: French toast, Syrup, Juice and Milk Lunch: Tater tot casserole, Greenbeans, Cherry tomatoes, Pears and Butter sandwich Friday, November 16 Breakfast: Egg patty on biscuit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Turkey & dressing, Potatoes, Peas and Strawberries & bananas Monday, November 19 Breakfast: Muffin, Yogurt, Juice and Milk Lunch: Burritos w\cheese sauce, Refried beans, Corn and Pears
Community
November 8: Adam Gragg, Heather Dennis, Quintan Dalziel, Suzette Striegel, Tina Otte, Nathanial Angrove, Mary Carter, Craig & Sharon Van Ringelestein November 9: Kiah Tish, Richard Wallace, Stacy Hartwig, Danny Haynes and Jim Street November 10: Bentley Dao, Jill Kime, Samantha Grubb and Kelsey Taylor November 11: Alex Gann, Ike Molyneuxm, Walt McKay Sr. and Madilyn Marie Overturf November 12: Bryan Roland, Chad McKain, Dennis Kerger, Gretchen Daniel, Marge Allgood, Samuel Cole Kitzman, Victor Chicas, Darlynn Pettinga and Linc Rhinehart November 13: Virginia Striegel and Trace Rupprecht November 14: Brad Olson,Caleb Otte, Jimmy Gimbel, Nolan Michael Grove, Scott Versteegh, Tara West, Terry West, Carson O’Rourke, Cianna Shepherd and Jim & Cindy Elder Anniv. November 15: Kennedy Roland, Larry Nicholson and Vickie Olson November 16: Beverly Hanna and Daniel Behrens November 17: Dan Bunn, Jason Riffel, Joe Nicholson, Sylvia Hageman and Tasha Byrne November 18: Harlan Spain, Heather Molyneux, Jessica Kukuzke, Nicholas Acord and Megan Street November 19: Dick Larson, Michael Kaiser and Kyndra Long November 20: Leia Molyneux, Nolan Jergens, Reese Molyneux, Seth Key Nicholson, Eric Roquet, Aaron Walker and Floyd Dalbey November 21: Jaxon Connor DeBoef, Kris Acord, Taylor Swartz, Larry Shepherd and Lea Smith November 22: Thanksgiving Day! Anna Henderson, Emma Henderson, Ron Mertz, Rusty Bostic, Shannon Stanley, Zeb Acord and Tom Matthew November 23: Hans Striegel, Ryker Kime, Gabby Walters and Casey Albertson November 24: Clarissa Bowers, Eric Bos, Genny Coppersmith, Shirley Deitch, Steve Sepherd and Erica & Sara Lenox Anniv. November 25: Gary Ferns, Kelly Kapple, Sidney Kitzman, Pauletta Marlin, Alexis Clary, Ivan & Karen Roquet Anniv. and Arie & Carolyn Ringelestein Anniv. November 26: Doris Stephenson, Lindsey Gatton, Leslie Krusemark and Jenny Snyder November 27: Chuck Lockard, Dominick Coats, Levi Vink, Tyler Thomas, Rick Baxter and Paul Matthew November 28: Alex Fowler, Brian Kitzman, Erin Riffel, Jane BurdockNusbaum, Debra Wissler, Aidan Smith and Dianna Long November 29: Beth Peitzman, Garrison McFarlan, Rita Christner, Hannah Hedge, Rex Johnson, Gary & Linda Rupprecht Anniv. and Mr. And Mrs. Vince Long Anniv. November 30: Amanda Bos, Heidi Thomas, Jean Harris, Ben McClun, Wyatt Throckmorton and Dan & Lori McKinney Anniv.
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Court Records
74-10 E1/2 NE1/4, 35-74-10 SW1/4 NE1/4, 35-74-10 NW1/4 NE1/4 L01, 26-74-10 SW1/4 SE1/4 L01 PT, 26-74-10 SE1/4 SE1/4 L03. Miriam L. Lawrance to Albert Gladdin Grover and Deborah J. Grover, 19-75-12 S1/2 NE1/4 L02 PT, 19-75-12 S1/2 NE1/4 L01, 19-75-12 NE1/4 NE1/4 PT. Donald D. Herr and Patricia J. Herr to Donald D. Herr II, SIG OPSG 10-07. Donald D. Herr and Patricia J. Herr to Donald D. Herr II, 32-7512 SW1/4 NW1/4, 31-75-12 E1/2 NE1/4. Beverly A. Christner and Hubert D. Christner DEC. to Pamela K. Yoder and Michael W. Christner, 1574-13 NE1/4 SE1/4. Tyler S. Roberts, Stephanie S. Roberts and Stefanie Roberts to Nicole Deornellas, RIC STRP 01-05 PT, RIC STRP 01-06 PT. Arlene F. Nilles to Emily A. Wohler and Jerry E. Wohler, SIG JACS 01-03 PT. Arlene F. Nilles to Brandon Brooks and Alisha Smith, SIG JACS 01-04, SIG JACS 01-03 PT. Danny Ward TRTE and Darrell E. Ward TR to Danny Joe Ward and Helen Maureen Ward, 26-74-11 E1/2 NW1/4 PT, 26-74-11 W1/2 NE1/4 PT, 20-74-10 SE1/4 SW1/4, 29-74-10 E1/2 NW1/4 PT, 29-74-10 SW1/4 NW1/4, 29-74-10 NW1/4 NW1/4 L01, 29-74-10 NW1/4 SW1/4 PT, 29-74-10 NW1/4 SW1/4 PT. Danny Ward TRTE and Pauline V. Ward TR to Danny Joe Ward and Helen Maureen Ward, 26-7411 E1/2 NW1/4 PT, 26-74-11 W1/2 NE1/4 PT, 20-74-10 SE1/4 SW1/4, 29-74-10 E1/2 NW1/4 PT, 29-74-10 SW1/4 NW1/4, 29-74-10 NW1/4 NW1/4 L01, 29-74-10 NW1/4 SW1/4 PT, 29-74-10 NW1/4 SW1/4 PT. Josefina M. Smith DEC. to Gerald E. Smith, HED OPHE 14-01. Gerald E. Smith to Belinda J. Smith Cicarella and Belinda Smith Cicarella, HED OPHE 14-01. Michael L. Berg, Michael Berg and Mary Kathleen Berg to Hilton Harper LLC, HAR OPHA 14-05, HAR OPHA 14-06. Mildred L. Tucker EST. to Trioak Foods INC., RIC WOOD 1005 PT, RIC WOOD 10-06. Larry L. Skinner and Dixie L. Skinner to Trioak Foods INC., RIC OPRI 06-01.
November 9 ~ TC Play 7:00 pm November 12 ~ TC Veterans Day assembly 10:15 a.m. ~ TC VBB at L-S Jamboree 6:00 November 13 ~ 6:00 pm TC Athletic Boosters meeting ~6:30 TC Post Prom meeting November 15 ~ TCM JH Wrestling vs. EV/BP/IV/Sig/ BGM/ST at EV 4:15 November 16 ~ TC VBB (G) & TC JVBB (2G) at home vs. Sigourney 6:00 November 19 ~ TCM JH Wrestling vs. NM/Sig/E-B/HLV/Moravia/ Pekin/EV/ BP at Thornburg 4:15 ~TC VBB (B) at EV Jamboree 6:00 November 20 ~ TCM JH Wrestling vs.Sig//IV/EV/BP/ C-M/PCM/EBF at Brooklyn 4:15 ~TC VBB (2G) & JVBB (2G) at HLV 6:00 November 27 ~ TC VBB (G/B) at home vs. NM (Parents’Night) 6:00
November 29 ~ TCM Varsity Wrestling vs. EV, L-S, Pella at Pella 6:00 ~ TC JH Girls Bball at home vs. Sigourney 4:15 ~ TC JVBB at Belle Plaine 6:00 November 30 ~ TCM Varsity Wrestling vs. BGM (JV meet) at Brooklyn 6:00 ~ TC JH Girls Bball at EV 4:15 ~ TC VBB (G/B) at home vs. BGM (JV & V) 6:00 ~ TC JVBB (G/B) at home vs. BGM (JV & V) 6:00 December 1 ~ TCM Varsity Wrestling at Montezuma Invitational 10:00 December 3 ~ TC JH Girls Bball at Keota 4:15 ~ TC JVBB at North Mahaska 6:00 December 4 ~ TCM JH Wrestling vs.BP/EV/NM/BGM at Monte 4:15 ~ TC JH Girls Bball at home vs. Montezuma 4:15 ~ TC VBB (G/B) Bye
DISTRICT COURT The following actions were recently resolved in the District Court of Keokuk County. All information is a matter of public record and available at www.iowacourts.gov. Brittany Trusty, Sigourney, was charged with Possession of Pseudoephedrine on 2/15/11 and received a Deferred judgement on 10/31/12. Trusty received a Miscellaneous sentence and was fined $750 Civil Penalty and 5 years Probation. Total amount due, which includes court costs, is $1,015. Lori Lee McIntyre, Keota, was charged with Consumption of Alcohol in a Public Place on 10/20/12. McIntyre entered a Negotiated/Voluntary Plea of Guilty on 11/05/12. McIntyre received a fine of $100. Total amount due, which includes court costs, is $145. TICKETS Shelby N. Hartwig, Keswick, no valid drivers license. Tegan I. Thompson, Keota, violation financial liability coverage. Damien Beard, What Cheer, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Nathan Thomas Morrison, Keswick, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). James Lee Gaines, Richland, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Alex Ryan Shadley, Sigourney, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Peter Aanen Christenson, Nelson, Minn., speeding 55 or under zone (20 mph over). Cynthia Anne Dillon-Deitrich, North English, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Brandy May Peterson, Ottumwa, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Mark Robert Soper, Troy, Pa., max. hours of service violation. REal ESTaTE Donald Jack Lawrance DEC. to Miriam L. Lawrance, 19-75-12 NE 1/4 NE1/4 PT, 19-75-12 S1/2 NE1/4 L01, 19-75-12 S1/2 NE1/4 L02 PT. Gailen G. Jennings and Sonna L. Jennings to Joshua A. Schwind, SIG JAC2 06-01. Laverne J. Weber and Judith A. Weber to Laverne Weber REVTR and Judy Weber REVTR, 24-75-10 SW1/4 SW1/4 PT, 24-75-10 SE1/4 SW1/4 PT, 25-75-10 NE1/4 NW1/4 PT, 25-74-10 SE1/4 NW1/4 PT, 35-
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Calendar
Thursday, November 8 5:30pm WR-HS Parents’ Mtg Friday, November 9~ 7:00pm Fall Play Saturday, November 10 8:00am Music Dept. Pop Can Drive 7:00pm Fall Play Monday, November 12 6:00pm GBB-V @ L-S Jamboree Fremont Fundraiser Items In Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 14 8:00am SE ICDA Honor Choir Thursday, November 15 8:00am IASB Annual Convention 8:00am ASVAB-Juniors 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Albia 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Albia 7:00pm WR-Mini Rocket Mtg @ HS Friday, November 16 5:00pm Soup Supper (WR) 6:00pm Meet the Rockets 7:00pm Bingo (WR) Saturday, November 17 6:00pm G/B BB-V PRIDE Scrimmage Monday, November 19 2:00Band/Choir Fundraiser Items In 3:30pm BBB-V English Valleys Jamboree 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Davis County 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Davis County 4:15pm WR-JH @ Tri-County 4:45pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Washington 6:00pm School Board Mtg Tuesday, November 20 6:00pm GBB-JV/V @ Pleasantville Wed-Fri, November 21-23 No School – Happy Thanksgiving
Local Business Directory
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900 S. Stone St. Sigourney, IA 52591
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Barnes City News
By Mollie Loving
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By: Jane Green Larson
A classmate of mine, Jack Blaylock, sent the following story. I cannot tell you if it is true, but it caused me to smile. I hope you will enjoy it. Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My husband has scolded me many times for leaving the keys in the ignition. My theory is the ignition is the best place not to lose them. His theory is that the car will be stolen. As I burst through the door, I came to a terrifying conclusion. His theory was right. The parking lot was empty. I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that it had been stolen. Then I made the most difficult call of all, “Honey,” I stammered; I always call him, “honey” in times like these. “I left my keys in the car, and it has been stolen.” There was a period of silence. I thought the call had been dropped, but then I heard his voice. He barked, “I dropped you off!” Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, I said, “Well, come and get me.” He retorted, “I will, as soon as I convince this policeman that I have not stolen your car.” Yep, it’s the golden years!
Tales of the Ancient Sportsman
By Burdell Hensley
I’m back after a whirlwind tour to the beautiful Southwest and the Land of Enchantment. I have a tour scheduled to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque next fall and I decided to add the Canyon Lands to the tour as well. I went on a site inspection tour and covered nearly 3600 miles in six days. That part of the country is stunningly beautiful in the fall. I will get back to some of the travel adventures later, but first I need to catch up on the local happenings. I had hoped to get back in time to cover some area teams in the playoffs or the state volleyball tourney, but it will not happen. In volleyball, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and Oskaloosa both knocked on the door to the state tourney, but were denied admission. The Rockets had the misfortune of being in the same region as powerful and unbeaten Dike-New Hartford. I’m not sure why D-NF was pushed this far south, but I have learned in the past that you are at the mercy of the bracket builders. The Indians came up against a tall and talented team from Solon and gave them a battle before falling in four games. On the football scene both Montezuma and Pella were bumped out of the playoffs. Monte was steamrolled by Lynnville-Sully 41-0 while Pella was throttled by Williamsburg 5427. I did go up to Sully Friday night and watched the Hawks play BGM in the quarter-finals. The Hawks started out great and appeared to be rolling, but a strange shift of momentum occurred in the second quarter. L-S had scored to take a 13-7 lead and BGM was offside on the PAT attempt. The Hawks elected to go for two and fumbled the ball. From that point the Bears quickly grabbed the lead and never gave it up as they took a 2813 win. I returned on Wednesday and Thursday, Friday and Saturday found me on the golf course. It was a little chilly and when I started on Thursday, there was not a soul on the course. My first thought was that if I should get a hole-in-one, there would be no witnesses except for me and God. Oh well, who would doubt God? I was sure I had that elusive holein-one Saturday. My tee shot on Harvest Point No. 3 was right at the pin. But the ball hit the green and rolled about four feet to the left of the pin. After repairing the ball mark, I missed the short putt and had to take a par. Life is full of disappointments, but you still have to press on to make par. Saturday our kids and grandkids came and got our house ready for winter. Wow! They got a bunch of work done and we are so grateful. I hate to admit that there are some things that I should not do. I really think I could have done all of that, but the Ancient-ess keeps the leash rather tight anymore. I guess she feels that I would tax my pacemaker. I did tax the pacemaker a little on the trip. I was in Albuquerque and had just finished meeting with the group sales director at the Uptown Sheraton where our group will stay. She told me that I really ought to check out the restaurant at the top of Sandia Peak. To get there you had to ride the cable car tram to the top.
I drove up there and bought a ticket. When I went out to the loading area and looked at where that ride goes, I definitely had a case of cold feet. That cable lift went from 6000 feet to 10,500 feet in 15 minutes and is suspended over 1500 feet above the rocks below. We went up at sunset and the view to the west was spectacular. I was OK until I looked down. Oh My! I did most of the second half of the ride with my eyes closed and wanting to get to the top in the worst way. A couple of weeks ago I had my pacemaker checked the doctor made it go off so I could see what is was like when something is not right. It is a pretty emphatic buzz. She told me that if that ever happened to call them immediately. I was expecting it to go off on that cable car ride. I’m not sure what good it would have done to call them from the top of that mountain. The way I figure it, I had just gotten a head start on my final journey from that elevation. Once at the top, it was not bad. My travelers that are into photography will love it. The restaurant was good and the view from the restaurant was super. We did the ride back down in the dark and since I couldn’t see the bottom, it was a much better ride. The view over the city was incredible. It was a vast array of city lights as far as eye could see. The good news for some of my travelers is that there is a restaurant at the bottom as well as a gift shop and other things to look at. So my people will have the choice of going high or staying low. Sunday morning I left the motel in Salina, Utah just before the crack of dawn and headed down the interstate. As the first rays of sunlight began to appear, the rocks formations and the mountains to
