Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Graettinger Times Page 7

Lady Titans Start Season Off with 4 & 0 Record

Macy Alderson makes the play in bright sunlight as the sopho-more fielder has been stepping it up this year for the undefeated Ti-tans. Against Sioux Central in the championship game in the second inning Lauren Josephson and Ally Hanson scored on a double that Macy ripped down the third base line. Macy would quickly score herself on a hit by Kenzie Hoff-man as the Titans won 7 to 4. At West Bend-Mallard the Titans were paced at the plate by Macy who went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 RBI, 1 stolen base and a run.

Titans 2 & 1 after Week One of Baseball by Jay Schoning The GT/RA Titans began their 2020 season with back-to-back wins; 8 to

0 over Storm Lake St. Mary’s in Ruthven and then 9 to 8 over West Bend-Mallard in Gilmore City. The Titans hit a roadblock on Friday at Newell as Newell-Fonda downed the Titans 15 to 2. This week the Titans were in Emmetsburg on Monday and will be home in Ruthven tonight (Wednesday) against Southeast Valley. Tomorrow night the Titans are at Alta-Aurelia.

In the 8-0win over Storm Lake St. Mary’s Panther, Jon Gerdes was on the mound and had an amazing night with 20 strike outs and allowing only 1 hit. Cormick Currans had 2 hits, a single and a double along with an RBI. Kadin Norris had 2 hits, 2 runs, 3 RBI’s and 2 stolen bases. The Titans scored 3 runs in the 3rd, 2 runs in the 5th, and 3 runs in 6th.

In the Titans 9 to 8 win over West Bend/Mallard the Titans found them-selves down 1 to 6 in 2nd inning as the Titans started their comeback in the 3rd inning scoring 3 runs but still down 4 to 8 adding runs in the 4th and 5th to take the win. Carter Koenck was on the mound and gave up 5 hits and 8 runs with 2 strikeouts. Cade Stearns had 2 hits, both doubles with 1 run. Cormick Currans had 1 hit, a home run hit, with 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored and 1 stolen base on the night. Coach Girres said “at WBM we fell behind 6-1 in the 3rd inning based off of a few errors. We battled back and won 9-8. I was really happy with how we responded when we were down.”

In Friday night’s 15-2 loss at Newell Fonda, the Mustangs scored 10 runs in the first inning scoring again in the 2nd and 4th innings. The Titans gave up 8 hits on the night and walked 10. Coach Girres said “Errors hurt us and walking too many batters. We know what we need to address at practice.”

GT/RA Titan Schedule

Wednesday June 24:Baseball in Ruthven 5:30Softball in Terril 5:30Thursday June 25:Baseball at Alta 5:30Friday June 26:Softball at Alta 5:30Saturday June 27:Softball at Milford 9:30Monday June 29:Baseball in Ruthven 5:30Softball in Terril 5:30Tuesday June 30:Softball in Hartley 5:30Thursday July 2:Baseball in Sibley 5:30Softball in Ruthven 5:30Friday July 3:Baseball in Ruthven 5:30Softball in Ruthven 5:30

by Jay Schoning The GT/RA Titans go 4 and 0 in

their first week of competition and close it out with a championship in their own tournament in Terril. The Titans defeated Harris-Lake Park 27 to 20 on Tuesday night and West Bend-Mallard 11 to 8 on Wednesday night. Then on Saturday the Titans won 4 to 2 over Okoboji-Milford and 7 to 4 over a tough Sioux Cen-tral team in the Titans tournament in Terril.

This week the Lady Titans were in Emmetsburg on Monday, at Storm Lake on Tuesday, hosting Southeast Valley tonight (Wednesday) in Ter-ril, at Alta-Aurelia on Friday and at the Milford tourney on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

In the win over HLP Hailey Ebel got the win in the circle in a back and forth game that ended with a score that sounded more like a foot-ball game than softball. The defense was definitely rusty as the Titans overcame 5 errors and 5 walks to take the win 27-20 over the Harris Lake Park Wolves. With the game tied at 19 going into the 7th inning GTRA sent 12 hitters to the plate in the 7th and scored 8 runs to secure the win. Kenzie Hoffman scored 4 times leading the Titans at the plate with a 3 for 5 performance with a triple and 5 RBI on the night. Emma Baak reached base all 6 times she went to the plate and scored 4 runs. Freshman Myla Murphy was 3 for 5 and stole 3 bases while scor-ing 3 runs.

At West Bend-Mallard Sophie Petersen struck out 8 West Bend Mallard hitters and earned her first career varsity win in an 11 to 8 vic-tory in West Bend. GTRA scored 5 runs in the last 2 innings to take the victory. The highlight of the game was a diving catch by Emma Baak in left field. The Titans were paced at the plate by Macy Alderson who went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 RBI, 1 stolen base and a run. Emma Kral and Ally Hanson also hit clutch dou-bles in the final two innings to help the Titan cause.

In Saturday’s tournament game with Okoboji/Milford GTRA scored 4 runs in the first two innings and that proved to be enough for the Ti-tans to defeat Okoboji 4-2 in the first game of the 3 team tournament held in Terril on Saturday. Hailey Ebel gave up a couple of runs in the sev-

enth, but earned her second win of the season as she struck out 3 and is-sued no walks on the day. The Titans scored in the first inning after Kenzie Hoffman tripled on a hard hit ball in the gap and then scored on a passed ball. They would score three more in the second inning after Emma Kral doubled and Sierra Kluever was hit by a pitch to reach base. Emma Baak drove them in with a double of her own and then scored on a SAC fly by Ally Hanson.

In the final game on Saturday the Titans played their best defensive game of the year behind Sophie Pe-tersen in the Championship game of the day and took the victory 7-4 over a tough Sioux Central team. Once again the Titans took the lead early and never looked back with all 7 runs coming in the first two innings. Kenzie Hoffman started the scoring in the first with a sacrifice bunt that scored Myla Murphy from second base. Later in the first inning Madi-son Hough would single and score on a hit by Sierra Kluever. In the second inning Lauren Josephson and Ally Hanson reached base on a single and a double and scored on a double that Macy Alderson ripped down the third base line. Macy would quickly score herself on a hit by Kenzie Hoff-man. Emma Kral finished out the Ti-tan scoring for the day by making the Rebels pay after intentionally walk-ing Madison Hough by driving a ball to the fence and scoring both Hoff-man and Hough.

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June 2020

by Jay Schoning I'm gonna make it short and sweet this week - Kandi needs all the room

she can get for stuff I gave her for the paper. So much stuff! There was interviews, Graettinger/Terril graduation, baseball, and more stuff I can't even remember! This weekly column is always the "conclusion" to my week at the paper - the place where I got tired thinking! The paper brings me happy times, and not-so-happy times. It was a joy to interview the Neighbors Helping Neighbors project this week and getting a nice pic of the Conlon anniversary. Those stories are so fun to write. But some brings a tear to the eye; even a tired eye from punching a keyboard one million times in a weekend. Such as the cancellation of Bully Bullhead Weekend in 2020 and Terril’s 125th Quasqui. But I am sure it is for the best – and to ensure the safety of our residents. We should hear news on Ayrshire Days this week. But as they say, life goes on, new opportunities arise - and girls, when climbing the

ladder of success, don't let boys look up your skirts. Noah was a brave man to sail in a wooden boat with 2 termites. At least

I get to enjoy my weekends now without any worry of working at the hos-pital. Parking lots are all painted up and I shouldn’t have a weekend again until the snow flies – so it better be a long long looonnngggg time! Friday night I traveled to Ida Grove for a family graduation. I was talking to a farmer near Odebolt who said they had 4 and a half inches of rain the night before. I told him about our hail storm that hit southeast of Milford forcing my brother to replant 350 acres of soybeans. We both agree that Iowa is perty unpredictable – but we like it that way. I guess it would be boring in San Diego listening to the same old ‘high today 78’ over and over and over. Here in Ioway, whatever you hear the weather predictor say will change in an hour anyway! Yep, time flies when its summer in Iowa! Summer break: Where u drink triple, see double, and act single.

If quitters never win, and winners never quit, what fool came up with, "Quit while you're ahead"? I want to express my Best Wishes to the Graettinger/Terril Class of 2020. Covering the graduation on Sunday for the Times was enjoyable. And, despite our challenging year, I thought both of our graduations; Ruthven/Ayrshire and Graettinger/Terril went well and the graduates all seem to have a positive attitude towards their future. Again – Congrats! I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older - Then it dawned on me; they were cram-ming for their

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Page 2 Graettinger Times Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Proceeding of the Palo Alto County Supervisor’s

CourthouseEmmetsburg, IowaJune 16, 2020; 8:00 a.m. The Palo Alto County Board of

Supervisors met in regular session. Members present: Roger Faulstick, Chair; Craig Merrill, Ron Graettinger, Linus Solberg. Absent: Keith Wirtz. Present: Peter Hart, County Attorney.

Unless otherwise indicated, all of the motions offered at this meeting were carried with the following vote: Ayes: Merrill, Graettinger, Wirtz, Solberg, Faulstick. Absent: Wirtz.

Due to COVID-19 the meeting was held by conference call. The conference call bridge number and conference ID number was posted and provided at the top of the agenda that was emailed.

Motion by Graettinger, seconded by Solberg to approve the agenda for June 16, 2020. Motion Carried.

Motion by Solberg, seconded by Merrill to approve the minutes for June 9, 2020. Motion Carried.

Mark Hunefeld, EMA, met with the Board by conference call to give an update on COVID-19. Palo Alto County has 17 positive case reported of COVID-19. Sarah Strohman, Community Health, was also on the conference call to provide information and answer questions. Sarah suggested to refer people to the hospital website for information. Mark is working on preparing for the mass testing to be held at the college on June 25th for health care providers and emergency response individuals. Present by conference call: Joe Schany, Emmetsburg Publishing; Robin Jamison, County Treasurer; Sarah Strohman, Community Health; Mark Hunefeld, EMA.

No one was present for public comment.

Don Etler, Bolton & Menk, met with the Board by conference call to discuss the North Racoon watershed and provide information to the Board. Don updated the Board on the 8 counties that have filed the resolution regarding the North Raccoon watershed. Don recommends a meeting with the counties before July 24th to discuss the group position moving forward.

Lynn Schultes, County Sheriff, met with the Board to discuss jail structure and give an update on the progress of the architect.

Lisa Black, General Services, met by conference call with the Board to give an update on May and June services.

Committee Reports: Roger Faulstick: transfer station; Linus Solberg: gaming corporation meeting; Craig Merrill: economic development and regional MH.

The Board placed a conference call to Sheila Tipton, Attorney with Brown Winick, to ask questions regarding Iowa Utilities Board and the comment period. The Board requested Sheila to draft a letter/comment on their behalf to file with the IA Utilities Board.

Motion by Graettinger, seconded by Solberg to adjourn. Motion Carried.

Roger Faulstick, Chairman Carmen Moser, County Auditor

published June 24, 2020

Baseball and softball officially began last week in Iowa and there was a very nice crowd out cheering on the Titans in their season opener win 8 to 0 over Storm Lake St. Mary’s at the new Titan Sports Complex in Ruthven.

Palo Alto County Sheriff Department Report On 6/19/2020 at 02:10 a.m., The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office re-

ceived a report of a semi tractor and trailer that were in the ditch. The loca-tion of the accident was said to have occurred at the intersection of 480th Avenue and 280th Street. As a result of the investigation conducted by the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office, it was determined that a 2019 Kenworth tractor pulling a 2019 Pacer feed trailer was traveling west on 280th St and slowing for a right turn onto 480th Avenue. The semi was operated by Car-los Manuel Naite, age 34 of Sioux City. As Naite turned right, the attached trailer entered the northeast ditch causing the load to shift. Consequently, the trailer and tractor rolled and came to rest on the passenger side of both units. Naite was checked on scene by medical personnel. Naite was issued a citation for failure to maintain control. The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Of-fice was assisted at the scene by the Graettinger Fire and Rescue, the Palo Alto County Health System and Mitch's Towing.

On 06/17/2020 at 10:39 P.M. the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Rolling St. in Ruthven for a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road. Upon completion of an in-vestigation the driver of the vehicle, Casey Pomeroy (36) of Ruthven, was placed under arrest and charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to provide proof of financial liability, operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device, driving while license revoked, transporting an open container of alcohol, and interference with law enforcement. Casey was transported to the Palo Alto County Jail where he was booked in to await his initial appearance before a judge.

On 06/14/2020 the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was called to in-vestigate a car deer accident that occurred in the 3500 block of 480th St. at Curlew, Iowa. A 2018 Chevy Traverse owned and operated by Roger Mck-inney of Lytton, was east bound when a deer emerged from the roadway and collided with the vehicle. The vehicle sustained disabling damage estimated at $8000.00 and was privately arranged to be removed from the roadway. There were no reported injuries as a result of the accident.

On 06/13/2020 the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office was called to in-vestigate a vehicle in the ditch in the 3100 block of 350th Ave, Ruthven Iowa. Upon completion of an investigation a Pontiac Grand Prix owned and operated by a 17 year old juvenile from Graettinger was north bound when a deer entered the roadway. The driver swerved to avoid the deer and slid into the ditch. Wickman's Towing Service was notified to remove the ve-hicle from the ditch. There was minor damage to the front bumper estimated at $100 and no reported injuries.

On 06/13/2020 the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office arrested Scott Cupples (33) on a valid Palo Alto County Warrant for violation of proba-tion. Scott was transported from the Woodbury County Jail to the Palo Alto County Jail without incident. He was jailed in lieu of $10,000 cash only bond to await his appearance before a judge.

On Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 8:28 pm, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint reference to an intoxicated male trying to en-gage in fighting behavior in the 400 block of East Robins Street, Graettinger. Following an investigation into the complaint, the Palo Alto County Sher-iff’s Office arrested Jordan Kajewski (33) of Cylinder, charging him with public intoxication and disorderly conduct, both simple misdemeanors. Ka-jewski was transported, without incident, to the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office and booked in to await his initial appearance before a magistrate.

On Sunday, June 21, 2020, at 12:35 am, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office investigated a car/deer accident in the 4500 block of 460th Avenue (Hwy 4). Following an investigation, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office determined that Kathy Rubel (62) of Plover, was driving her 2018 Subaru Outback southbound in the 4500 block of 460th Avenue. A deer entered the roadway from the west ditch and was struck by Rubel’s vehicle. There were no injuries reported in the accident. Rubel’s vehicle sustained an estimated $18,000.00 damage as a result of the accident.

“A Criminal Charge is Merely an Accusation, and the Defendant is Pre-sumed Innocent Until and Unless Proven Guilty.”

Board Meeting June 15, 2020 11:30 AM Energy Panels Structure (EPS)

Chairman Petersen called the regular meeting to order on June 15, 2020 at 11:30AM at EPS.

Present: Lloyd Petersen, Chairman; Wm. Brown, Trustee; Jill Heinrichs, Trustee and Pam Peton, Secretary.

Visitors/Public Comment: None present

Minutes: Motion by Brown, seconded by Heinrichs to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2020 regular meeting as written. Ayes: 3 Motion carried.

Financial Report: Motion by Heinrichs, seconded by Brown to approve the financial report as presented.

Ayes: 3 Motion carried. Bills: Motion by Brown, seconded

by Heinrichs to approve the bills for payment from the Operational and Maintenance Fund as presented.

Ayes: 3 Motion carried. May receipts $ 74,496.65GEDC: Tabled, it was reported that

the financial report was not ready for presentation.

NIMECA: Wind energy purchases are up.

NEAL 4: nothing to reportWAPA: nothing new to reportProject List: Guys continue working

on various projects around town.JEO: Sub-Station: Board received

an e-mail outlining some options. The board discussed the options presented but decided they needed more information. Secretary Peton was instructed to obtain further information.

Rate Study: Discussion continues.Other Business: nothing further was

discussedAdjourn: Motion by Brown, seconded

by Heinrichs to adjourn the meeting at 12:50 PM. Ayes: 3 Motion carried.

Lloyd C. Petersen, Chairman Pamela Peton, Secretary

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Proceeding of the City of Graettinger

Special City Council Graettinger city council met in

special session on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Energy Panel Structures conference room at 6:00 P.M., due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Present were Mayor Flaherty, city council members Alderson, McGrauth, Hoffman, and Masters. Employees: Sandra Henderson, Bryon Petersen, and Gary Harris.

Discussion was held on opening the swimming pool, due to the covid-19 pandemic, Manager Girres was present with regulations for the pool. Opening date: July 1st, Closing Date-August 16th. 1. An additional guard will be required for each shift with the duty of deck monitoring, to help with social distancing, cleaning handrails and high touched areas. 2. Masks are encouraged for EVERYONE at all times. Hand sanitizer stations will be available, gloves required when accepting money, as contact free is always advised. 3. When entering the pool temperatures will be taken, along with full name and contact numbers. 4. No use of chairs unless brought in by patron. 5. When a patron leaves for the day they will not be allowed back in. 6. Signs posted regarding the risks of COVID and proper procedures for hand washing, face touching, etc to protect against the virus. 7. Nobody under the age of 8 should be permitted without an adult If a babysitter is present the babysitter must be 16 years old or older. 8. No gathering in the shower areas as NO SHOWERS permitted. 9. No concessions sold. 10. Limited Hours: 12 to 6 PM daily. There will be a 20-minute break at 3:00 P.M. 11. Capacity Limit of 50 people. 12. If a staff member becomes ill this must be reported immediately. 13. If a guard that has been in contact with a positive test, we will have to close. 14. Vacation travel by guards will be evaluated by the council as far as the 14-day quarantine. 15. Signed waivers.

Motion by Masters to not open the pool due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Dies for lack of second.

Motion by Hoffman, seconded by McGrauth to open the pool on July 1, 2020. Ayes-Hoffman, McGrauth, Alderson. Masters-No. Carried.

Motion by Masters, seconded by Alderson to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. All ayes. Carried.

Michael Flaherty, Mayor Sandra Henderson, City Clerkpublished June 24, 2020