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
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Farm — Home — Auto—talk to Mike
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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 [email protected] 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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Staff Susan Willer
Publisher/Editor/Composer/Reporter/Ad Rep,
[email protected]; 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,
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.
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