The Brunsville Blitz Brunsville, Iowa December 2017 Edition 84

The Blitz staff welcomes

Bowen Rieken

You may have seen Bowen Rieken’s name under

photos in past editions of The Brunsville Blitz. This

month the Blitz staff officially welcomes Bowen

Rieken as Staff Photographer. Congratulations,

Bowen!

Annual Poultry Party

November 18th

The American Legion held their

annual poultry party November

18th. Everyone seemed to have

a good time. We would like to

thank everyone for supporting us.

Please redeem any turkey/ham

card by Dec. 31st. Call Nancy at

533-6013 or 540-4989 to make

arrangements to pick them up.

Information and photos submitted by

Nancy Schlichte.

Kids’ Christmas Party! Sunday, December 10, 2017

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Brunsville Legion

Taverns - chips - dessert

Santa will be there

so get your lists ready, kids!

Light it up for the town lighting contest 1st place wins $25 2nd place wins $15

Winners determined by Brunsville Garden Club members

during their annual Christmas party December 13

1909 IOWA PRAIRIE BANK 2017 The Old Reliable

108 Years of Service

to Your Grandparents, Parents & You

Stop In and See How We Can Help

with Your Financial Questions

Full Line of Banking Plus

Service First Insurance

Farm — Home — Auto—talk to Mike

CLOSE — CONVENIENT

In Our Prayers Ashley Beitelspacher

Mike BorchersBowman

Deb Campbell

Terry Frazee (Cook Kenny’s brother)

Michelle Jones

Martha Morley (Andrea Raasch’s

mom)

John Lambert (Lonesome Jack)

Lillian Ludwigs

Janice Renken

Orval Siebens

Peggy Wilken

Birthdays Kevin White Dec. 5

Reed Henrich Dec. 6

Mary Singer Dec. 7

Scott Linstrand Dec. 8

Breanna Martin Dec. 8

Mark Brown Dec. 9

Peggy Linstrand Dec. 12

Jordan Bogenrief Dec. 14

Jessica Wendt Dec. 16

Joe Herzberg Dec. 16

Barry Poe Dec. 17

Jay Wiese Dec. 18

Joe Rollinger Dec. 19

Jade Goodmanson Dec. 19

Mckinley Johnson Dec. 20

Lucas Schlichte Dec. 23

Gabe Roetman Dec. 21

Emily Von Hagel Dec. 26

Clark Schmitz Dec. 27

Max Utesch Jr. Dec. 27

Zachary Jongma Dec. 27

Deb Herzberg Dec. 27

Kenny Krienert Dec. 28

Doris Taylor Dec. 29

Jay Toel Dec. 29

Gene Beitelspacher Dec. 29

Dean Beitelspacher Dec. 29

Loren Weiler Dec. 29

Tami Dittman Dec. 31

Wanda Oltmanns Dec. 31

Jeffrey Cords Dec. 31

Anniversaries Joe & Lisa Lehner Dec. 10

Rob & Angela Von Hagel Dec. 15

Jim & Verda Marienau Dec. 20

Kelly & Denise Beitelspacher Dec. 31

Salesperson of the Month Todd Osterbuhr

City council election results are in

Steve Dickman continues as mayor and Kate Renken and Kenny

Krienert continue their council seats. Ron Ludwigs is new to the council.

Congratulations

Meadow Fuller affirmed her baptism Oct. 29

at St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Justin & Erica Kellen are expecting a baby

girl March 29.

Right: Meadow Fuller & Pastor Shawn Brooks.

Enjoy a Christmas program St. Peter Lutheran Church’s Sunday school

Christmas program will be 8:30 a.m. Sun., Dec. 17.

Mary Vander Molen’s

family’s progressive

Thanksgiving dinner

The family started at Clint

Kessenich’s for happy hour and

snacks then went to Rick & Kris

Westhoff’s for dinner. After

finishing the meal, they went to

Grandma Mary Vander Molen’s

for dessert. They stayed there &

enjoyed a fun time together.

Thank you

The Blitz staff thanks you for your submissions, support and donations.

All are welcome to submit information to be published. Deadline for

submissions is always the 25th the month before.

John Westhoff & Mary

Vander Molen showcase

dessert.

Erica Westhoff & her

boyfriend, Josh, enjoy

drinks featuring Moscow

mule at Clint Kessenich’s

house.

Photos submitted by

Hannah Kessenich.

2017 Pioneer Village Christmas Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Century Hall, Plymouth Co. Fairgrounds

Entertainment coordinators: Bill & Janice Renken

Assisted by Tom Mullally (sound) & Jim Rohlfs (photos)

Sat., Dec. 2

6 p.m. Lighted Christmas Parade

6:30 Le Mars Flute Choir: Kathy Moore, Glenda Drennen, Lynn Gross, Sue Ashenfelter, Nathan Rolofson

7:00 Marlyn Renken (Honor veteran service men & women) & veterans from Brunsville Legion (Commander &

Adjutant, Miles McDougall), Sons of Brunsville Legion, Le Mars Legion, Bud Vander Well; Mary Renken (vocal)

accompanied by Jeanette Jensen

7:30 Allyn Anderson (Christmas message with guitar & vocal)

8:00 Leonard Berg, Brunsville (vocal & guitar). Leonard is member of the Country Music Association, has 13 albums

& belongs to the Brunsville Legion

Sun., Dec. 3

5:30-6:20 Justin & Ellie Popeney (keyboard, guitar & vocal), Kati Breaver & Matt Chihak (vocal)

6:30 Stanton Lucky Clovers 4-H Club (vocal & piano), leaders: Debra Ahlers, Nancy Zubrod & Jennifer Bockelmann

7:00 Tom & Patti Mullally (vocal), Beverly Petersen (drums), Don Thoms (harmonica), Richard Kommes (vocal &

guitar), Jerry Toft of Hawarden (accordion & harmonica), Art Ashley of Leeds, Tom Paschol of Cherokee & Bruce

Butcher

Sat., Dec. 9

5:30 p.m. Christmas Caroling Sing-Along with Rev. Don & Donna Studley family & friends. Laurie Cords of Brunsville,

Dave Fenderson, Kaitlyn Norfolk, & Evan & Kaycee Studley of Akron

6:00 Pat Bottjen & Mini Brandt (piano & vocal)

6:30 For Kix Dance Studio of Hinton: Wee Petites, Wee Kix & Middle Jazz, Director: Bree Vanheeder

7:00 Gehlen Catholic Christmas Vocal, Director: Terra Falkena, Wind Ensemble Director: Mr. Paul Niebuhr

7:30 Inez Hoogeveen’s piano & vocal students, winner of many honors

Sat., Dec. 10

5:30 Franklin Kindergarten class, Teachers: Steph Becher & Heather Plathe

6:05-6:45 Monte & Lisa Erickson & sons, Lucas & Eric of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Craig (keyboard, guitar &

vocal)

6:45 Le Mars Community Middle School Flute Ensemble, Director: Mrs. Mary Kay Benton, Vocal Director: Mrs. Nancy

Ewing

7:30 Hinton High School Dance Team, Director: Bree Vanheeder, assisted by Destany Kirby

8:20 “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year” (Take trees down)

CORNER CAFÉ COVERAGE We’re open Christmas Eve 2-6 p.m.

Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with us!

Drink specials, champagne at midnight &

entertainment by Karaoke Connection

(owned by Kim & Steve Sherlock)

Evening Specials Mon. Andrea’s Special

Tues. Corner burger & fries $7.50

Wed. 8 pc. broasted chicken & fries $11.99

Thurs. Kenny’s Choice

Fri. 8-10 oz. prime rib, salad, & potato, OR 16 oz. king

cut prime rib & potato, mrkt price

Sat. Ribeye steak (12-14 oz.), potato & Texas toast, OR

Oak Street steak w/Corner’s special seasonings 12-14

oz. Ribeye), potato & Texas toast OR Sirloin steak

dinner (10-12 oz.), potato & Texas toast—mrkt price Free pickup & delivery to & from Brunsville, Le Mars & Merrill.

Look for Brunsville’s Four Seasons Garden

Club tree at the Pioneer Village!

Life at the Legion Dec. 4 Legion meeting

Dec. 9 Euchre

Dec. 10 Pancake Breakfast

Dec. 10 Town Christmas Party with

Santa (more info on front page)

Quote ‘Ems Don’t let the future be a time when you wish

you’d done what you aren’t doing now.

The greatest mistake you can make in life is to

continually fear you will make one.

Tough times never last. Tough people do.

Hi, Lonesome Jack!

Check out

the Merrill Public Library

Cook the Book using Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Cookbook will happen on Saturday, December 9. If you

are interested, we have a couple of slots left. Talk to the

librarian.

LEGO Club on Wednesday, December 13 from 2:30 pm to

3:15 pm.

Volunteers are needed to plan the 2018 Winter Blahs

Children’s program. Call the library at 938-2503.

Book Review Drawing for the gift card to Corner Café in

Brunsville will happen at the end of December. Get your

book reviews in to be eligible!

Adult coloring can occur any day the library is open. Just

ask the librarian to get you started.

Open Mon. & Wed. 1:30-5; Tues. & Thurs. 6-8;

Fri. & Sat. 9-noon

712-938-2503 merrilllibrary@mtcnet.net merrilliowa.info/

Tiny Brunsville history lesson

Many years ago, when someone died, the bell of

St. Peter Lutheran Church would be rung for each

year of the deceased person’s life. By counting

the rings, a person could determine—or at least

guess—who had just passed.

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DEADLINE FOR PUBLICATION IS ALWAYS

THE 25th THE MONTH BEFORE.

Staff Susan Willer

Publisher/Editor/Composer/Reporter/Ad Rep,

susanwiller@hotmail.com; P.O. Box 187, Brunsville,

IA 51008

Gisela Dittman (G.D.) Newshound/Copy

Editor/Public Relations, 712-533-6493

Barry Poe Sportswriter/Circulation/Copy Editor,

thecubswin@frontier.com

Bowen Rieken Staff Photographer

The lights are back on!

The patriotic holiday lighting on the

seven trees that serve as a backdrop

for the Veterans Memorial are back

for the this season. Take the time to

view these beautiful lights.