Articles from the October 1, 2020 edition
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Maybe next week
Plans for a semi-regular Homecoming at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn were put on hold last week due to the number of high school students placed under public health quarantines. According to a statement...
A little Bit of this, a few Pieces of that
Dave Hoye just can't get rid of his burning itch to write. It's therapy for the Everly man, who just released his fifth book, Bits and Pieces. The collection of poems features a variety of selections...
New life after death
Family members will soon have a new way to honor the memory of deceased loved ones at Pleasant View Cemetery. The Hartley City Council on Sept. 14 agreed to move forward with the "Memory Trees for...
Big-ticket item purchases to be accelerated
Big-ticket purchases usually made by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District later in the year are on course to occur this fall. Items specifically discussed at the Sept. 14 school board meeting are buses and technology. Superintendent...
Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Anastasia Sircy, Sheldon, Contempt. Kevin Todd Weier, Linn Grove, Seatbelt Violation. Michael Schmit, Hospers, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Dalton Lee Lode, Sanborn, Defective Muffler System. Trinidy Alyce Fuhrman, Washta, Seatbelt V...
You just never know
The days are shorter, the breeze is a bit cooler and cornfields throughout northwest Iowa have already turned that special shade of gold. It's harvest season once again, and with its arrival comes...
Pedley's Ponderings
I’m starting to realize I have a lot in common with timeless Peanuts character Charlie Brown. We’re both going bald, we have an affinity for beagles and possess poor taste in clothing. Lately, however, I’ve started to acquire his oppressive apath...
Over Morning Coffee
As if our political landscape weren't already a warzone, an added grenade was thrown last month with the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Those on the left mourned the passing of a hero and an icon,...
The Writer's Pen
When I was a young, single man, I didn’t believe in superstition. I looked for black cats and purposely waited for them to cross my path. I walked under every leaning ladder I saw and then, just for t...
10/01/20: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Local COVID-19 positivity rates remain high O’Brien County’s COVID-19 positivity rate increased this week, but its ranking among 98 other Iowa counties still dropped one spot from No. 10 to No. 11. According to Iowa’s coronavirus update page Tuesd...
10/01/20: Community Calendar
Event to kick off pool fundraising The Hartley Pool Taskforce Committee will host its fall kickoff fundraiser Oct. 11 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Hartley Community Center. Sack lunches with pulled pork sandwiches, chips, cookie and bottled water...
CC/E board to hold special meeting
The Clay Central/Everly school board will meet Wednesday, Oct. 7, to hold a public hearing regarding the sale of the former 7-12 grade building in Everly. The school board in July agreed to sell the...
King's Kamp to resume in Royal
Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Royal will once again be welcoming children in preschool through sixth grade for their Wednesday afterschool "King's Kamp" program starting Oct. 7. This fun program highli...
Julie J. Ebel, 44, Sioux City
A memorial service for Julie J. Ebel was held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at First Lutheran Church in Milford. Pastor Brian Jack officiated. Pallbearers were Jac Casteel, Chris Hinshaw, Brian Hinshaw, Josh Hilfiker, John Fisher, Jake Elgersma and BJ...
Maurice L. Cummings, 78, Springfield, Mo.
Maurice Lee Cummings, 78, was born on March 6, 1942 in Hartley, to Blanche M. (Cody) Cummings and Harlan V. Cummings. He met his Savior face-to-face on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years,...
Dale H. Heitritter, 81, Sanborn
A memorial service for Dale H. Heitritter was held Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. Sheri and Rick Blevins officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Dale’s beloved grandchildren. Interment will be at a later date in S...
Bernard W. Sayler, 90, West Des Moines
Bernard Wesley Sayler, 90, went home to be with his Savior on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. He was born in Underwood, N.D. on May 1, 1930, the son of Rosina Landenberger and George Samuel Sayler, the fifth...
Shirley A. Elser, 85, Hartley
A Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley A. Kunkel Elser was celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hartley. Fr. Tim Hogan officiated. Pallbearers were Ted Sampson, Michael Kunkel, John Kunkel, Steven Kunkel, J...
Phyllis A. Feldt, 89, Lakeville, Minn.
A committal service for Phyllis A. Feldt was held Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley, with Pastor Chris Nitzel officiating. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Phyllis was the first-born daughter of Max...
From Our Files
• Oct. 4, 1945 Paul C. Woods, chairman of the O’Brien County war chest drive, reported that a few rural precincts had not completed their solicitations. The latest report showed that Hartley’s drive was complete while Omega, Hartley and Linco...
Run Hawks, run
It's difficult to decide which was more impressive Friday night: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's offense which gained 655 yards and averaged 14 yards per play, or its defense which limited MMCRU to barely ov...
No wins for H-M-S in home volleyball invite
Wins were hard to come by for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in its home volleyball tournament on Saturday. The Hawks were swept in pool play by Okoboji (14-21, 12-21), Gehlen Catholic (5-21, 8-21) and Sioux...
2 medals for Hawks at home meet
Coming off their best meet of the season, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country teams earned two medals at their home invitational on Sept. 21 at Sanborn. Madison Otto earned a varsity medal on...
Cross country postseason changes announced
Dates previously set for the 2020 cross country postseason will be split at this month’s meets to accommodate competition and crowds with COVID-19 related precautions. The Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic U...
