Stories from Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Kirschbaums share connection with Red Cross (09/30/09)
Meet Bob Kirschbaum, Bob Kirschbaum and ... well... Bob Kirschbaum. Yes, in fact, they are all related. Former Spencer principal Bob Kirschbaum recently shared the story of the three Bob Kirschbaums with the Dickinson County News. Not long ago, Kirschbaum began a new career working for the American Red Cross found it notable that the trio of Bobs had a connection to the organization.

Harvest begins for area farmers; Cool summer aids corn yields (09/30/09)
As temperatures drop and the first hard frost of the year quickly approaches, area farmers have headed back to the field to begin their annual harvest season.

Indians handle rival Midgettes in 4-game thriller (09/30/09)
The Spirit Lake volleyball team struggled with consistency in their passing game at times, but used a strong service game to power past rival Estherville Lincoln Central in four games Tuesday, Sept. 29 in a Lakes Conference thriller at Spirit Lake High School...

Indians, Pioneers turn in impressive races at Algona Invite (09/30/09)
The Spirit Lake and Okoboji boys' cross country teams each turned in some impressive individual and team performances against some elite competition Monday, Sept. 28 at the Algona Invitational in Whittemore. Despite losing to Class 3A No. 6 Algona for the third time in four meetings, the top-ranked Indians were able to blow away the remainder of the 18-team field by a margin of 54 points or more. ...

Brunsvold sparks Indians to runner-up finish at Algona Invite (09/30/09)
Briana Brunsvold sparked the Spirit Lake girls' cross country team to a runner-up finish with her sixth top-5 performance of the season Monday, Sept. 28 at the Algona Invitational in Whittemore. Battling chilly temperatures and wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour, Brunsvold was able to push past a flurry of runners in the final 200-meters en route to a fifth-place outing. ...

Knights dominate final three quarters of 64-8 victory (09/30/09)
The Graettinger/Terril football team quickly overcame a rocky start after Nate Howard sparked the team with a 65-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, which started a run of 64 uncontested points and helped lift the Knights to a 64-8 homecoming win over Twin River Valley Friday, Sept. 25 in 8-Man District 2 play in Graettinger...

No. 8 Wolfpack ride Bartman to a 41-0 win over the Indians (09/30/09)
The Spirit Lake football team couldn't contain senior running back Theo Bartman, who rushed for 245 yards and three touchdowns, to propel Class 2A No. 8 Western Christian to a 41-0 victory Friday, Sept. 25 in District 1 play at Hafer Field. "Five of Bartman's runs were for 20 yards or more, so we gave up too many big plays," said Spirit Lake head coach Josh Bolluyt. "He made some big plays and a lot of the credit goes to him, he's good."...

Indians get defensive in 35-6 victory over Pioneers (09/30/09)
The Okoboji football team ran into a defensive powerhouse in Class 2A District 2 co-leader Pocahontas Area/Pomeroy-Palmer, managing just 101 total yards and 2.2 yards per play in a 35-6 setback to the Indians Friday in Pocahontas. "They have a good defense that is very fundamentally sound, but again there's some things that we need to fix to put ourselves in a better position to convert on first down," said Okoboji head coach Travis Schipper. ...

Chargers drop Wolves in offensive shootout (09/30/09)
The Harris-Lake Park football team got into an offensive shootout with Laurens-Marathon in the opening stanza, but wasn't able to keep pace with the Chargers in the final three quarters of a 58-20 setback Friday, Sept. 25 in Lake Park. The Wolves jumped ahead 13-0 after converting two lengthy drives into points in the first quarter. ...

Senior Expo planned Oct. 3 (09/30/09)
The area's Senior Networking Alliance will host its first Senior Health Expo this weekend. The expo is scheduled for 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Spirit Lake Senior Center. The event is free, and attendees may come and go as they please.

Bridging the gap: Camp Foster teams up with local schools (09/30/09)
Known for its 214 acres of wooded area, 1,800 feet on shoreline on East Okoboji Lake and fun, engaging learning activities, Camp Foster YMCA continues to work with regional schools and students on team-building and other forms of recreation.

William "Bill" Wirtanen (09/30/09)
(Sept. 7, 1945 - Sept. 20, 2009) A celebration of life was held Friday, Sept. 25 at Schuchert Funeral Home for William "Bill" Wirtanen, 64, of Spirit Lake, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at his home in Spirit Lake. He was born on Sept. 7, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William and Miriam (Laakso) Wirtanen.

Orville "Bud" Waimer (09/30/09)
(Nov. 29, 1912 - Sept. 21, 2009) Funeral services were held Sept. 23 at the Turner Funeral Home in Milford for Orville "Bud" Waimer, 96, who passed away Sept. 21 at the Milford Nursing Center.

Elizabeth Metz Hoselton (09/30/09)
(May 3, 1924 - Sept. 23, 2009) Funeral services were held recently in Mobile, Ala. for Elizabeth Metz Hoselton, 85, who passed away on Sept. 23, 2009, in Mobile, Ala. Interment will be at a Lakes area cemetery.

William Ray Coultier (09/30/09)
(Oct. 31, 1944 - 2009) Funeral services were held Sept. 19 at the Turner Funeral Home in Spirit Lake for Bill Ray Coultier, 64, who passed away recently. Rev. Gerald Gauthier officiated. Private family interment services will be held at a later date.

End of the World (09/30/09)
My best friend's husband used to joke that he was going to have the song "It's the end of the world as we know it" played at their wedding reception. In a way, I guess he was right, his world as a bachelor had ended and he was about to embark on an entirely new and different world as a married man. (As a side note, the song did play ten years ago at their wedding, and they are still married.)

State Rep. request (09/30/09)
I am a voter in House District 6 America is a great place to live, and I think Iowa is a state that offers as much or more to its residents than many other states. Quality of life here is outstanding and I am proud to be an Iowan.

Blood Drive extends thanks (09/30/09)
A Siouxland Community Blood Bank blood drive was held in Spirit Lake on Sept. 1. Congratulations to the following gallon donors: Kari Kizzier - 4; Marilyn Miller - 3; and Jerilyn Kitzinger - 1.

Ambassador drive thanks (09/30/09)
Goodwill Industries of Sioux City wishes to take this opportunity to thank the many donors who contributed to the recent Ambassador drives in Lake Park and Spirit Lake. During your last Ambassador drive, community Ambassador volunteers helped to collect 9,920 pounds (Lake Park) and 23,268 pounds (Spirit Lake) of donated materials which will be distributed to any or all of our 16 Goodwill regional store locations.

An enchanting ride (09/30/09)
I wish to thank the Arnolds Park Amusement Park for hiring the Bulgarian girl who gave my wife and I an extra long ride on the Ferris Wheel this past summer. The sunset was a ravishing red as she ushered us into our swinging gondola car with a politeness generally unheard of on this side of the Atlantic.

Race War (09/30/09)
It seems that a "race war" is brewing between those who oppose President Obama policies and those who favor them. First, former President Carter accused those who do not agree with President Obama of disliking him because they can't stand to have a black person as President.

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