Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A quiet summer afternoon in Royal quickly transformed into a crisis situation Tuesday that drew in emergency personnel from across the area. At approximately 3:30 p.m., an explosion occurred in one of Ag Partners' cement elevators on the north side of Royal. The blast could be heard across town and scattered debris throughout the area immediately surrounding the business. Royal resident Rich Green was on Main Street at the gas station when the explosion occurred. He said "the whole building...
The start of a new school year is always hectic. Throw in a completely new building and an ongoing global pandemic, and you've got a recipe for potential disaster. Luckily, that hasn't been the case at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's new elementary school. The building opened its doors to students for the first time on Monday, and Principal Cathy Jochims has been pleased with what she's seen so far. "I think everything has gone very well," she said. "There have been some little kinks with things going...
The method of making up lost instructional time due to weather interruptions may be in for some changes this year. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Superintendent Patrick Carlin and school board members this month discussed how the district could use virtual [online] learning as a way of eliminating traditional "snow days" to make up lost time. The 2020-21 school calendar currently lists eight snow days: Dec. 23, April 5, May 21 and May 24-28. The May dates follow the scheduled end of classes on May 20....
Just under a dozen new teachers have joined the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn staff for the 2020-21 school year, which got underway on Monday, Aug. 24. First grade teacher Danica Thome lives in Spencer, where she grew up. Before coming to H-M-S, she taught third grade for five years in Storm Lake and for another two years in Phoenix. Thome graduated from Spencer High School in 2008 and attended the University of Northern Iowa. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, painting, reading, doing puzzles,...
• Traffic Shad R. Hiser, Blair, Neb., Speeding. Elizabeth Ayala Lopez, Sibley, Speeding. Hayden Michael Case, Paullina, Failure to Maintain Control; Seatbelt Violation. Jacob J. Schnider, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Ricardo Bernal Hernandez, Sheldon, No Proof of Insurance. Bailey Jo Aakhus, Merrill, Speeding. Amilcar Waldemar Sebastian Martinez, Rock Valley, No Valid Driver’s License; Failure to Yield Right of Way. Austin Thomas Peterson, Hartley, Dark Windows. Terrence Dean Clark, Sibley, Speeding. Kevin Orlando Moran, Worth...
HMS Parents IN Education (PIE) donated $5,000 to the elementary school to enhance the surfacing of the playgrounds at the new facility in Hartley. Both playgrounds are surfaced with a rubber matting material designed to absorb the impact of students falling on it. A play area for younger students is located on the south side of the school while another for older students is northeast of the building. HMS PIE conducted a care closet and supply drive in the district during July and August....
Last week I restarted my in-home daycare. I typically do not take any time off; however, I had a teacher's child that does not need summer care and COVID-19 pretty much threw a wrench in the rest of my lineup. After careful consideration, I changed my daycare hours from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. I have only endured this change and its benefits for one week, but Lord almighty what a difference! I am waking up at 5 a.m. to do my daily 10k so that I can be back and ready for the day before...
I'm a "go with the flow" kind of guy – I usually row with the current, not against it. But I recently experienced something that ruined my day, and I feel the need to expound on it. You know how bread wrappers are usually closed with those little wire twisty things? You wouldn't think there is anything about them that could upset a person. Most of them are innocuous little wire ties that you simply unwind to grab a couple of pieces of bread to make your morning toast with. Here is where the t...
Derecho. A word you probably haven't heard often, and frankly haven't seen enough coverage of. In Iowa, lives have been lost, farms upended, and communities ravaged at the hands of a derecho. Cedar Rapids, our state's second largest city, is demolished. Communities and rural areas across Iowa have been devastated. Folks are without power, and have been for seven days. I was on the ground with the National Guard in 2008 responding to the devastating floods, and folks, what I'm seeing now - it's...
1 more COVID-19 death in Clay County The total number of deaths associated with COVID-19 in Clay County increased from one to two over the past week. O’Brien County remained unchanged with seven deaths. Overall, O’Brien County has had 170 total confirmed coronavirus cases since March and 125 recoveries, while Clay County has had 233 cases and 168 recoveries. The COVID-19 outbreak at Prairie View Campus in Sanborn appears to have stagnated. According to the state’s coronavirus update page, over the past week the facility has had held firm at 20...
Community Calendar dates due Sept. 1 The Community Calendar for the communities of Hartley, Melvin and May City will be distributed again this year. Clubs and organizations wishing to list their meeting dates are asked to bring or send them to The Sentinel- News office. H-M-S school activities will also be listed. There is no charge to have meeting dates listed on the calendar. Dates should be submitted no later than Tuesday, Sept. 1. When the calendars are printed, they will be available as a courtesy of the sponsors. Food pantry at Hope...
"Onward Mavericks, Onward Mavericks, our spirit is our fame!" These fight song lyrics could not be truer as the Clay Central/Everly school district welcomes back children amidst the current pandemic. CC/E's current class sizes make social distancing a breeze and benefit not only the students' safety, but also the teacher and faculty's safety as well. Two grades will be paired together to enter in and out of lunch areas, recesses and small groups to adhere to CDC recommendations and American...
Memorial services for Roland L. Sindt were held Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at the Warner Funeral Home in Everly. Father Tim Hogan officiated. Interment was in Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Roland Leigh Sindt, the son of Arnold and Betty Sindt, was born Feb. 14, 1953 in Spencer. His childhood years were spent in Everly where he received his early education. After his early education he continued to help his family on the farm. Roland married...
A funeral service for Douglas W. “Doug” Holtz was held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at the Sanborn Funeral Home Chapel in Sanborn. Pastor Judy Johnson officiated. Pallbearers were Cole Holtz, Michael Roede, Jameson Hennings, Mitchell Dalsing, Ashley Dalsing, Alexa Holtz and Kayla Holtz. Interment was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Douglas Wayne “Doug” Holtz was born on Sept. 3, 1934, in rural Harrison Township near Harris, the son of Walter and Luella (Holst) Holtz. He grew up in the May C...
• Aug. 30, 1945 Adams Drug Store, Clayton’s Variety and the Gamble Store had all undergone paint jobs. They gave a real air to Main Street and added much to the up-to-date appearance of Hartley. The Emma Lacher Dress Shop, which had been located across from the Hartley Creamery, was moving to its new location on Main Street in the former Council Oak building. Miss Lacher was better able to serve her many customers in the larger and modern location where the fixtures were the latest in design and the store was arranged to make shopping a ple...
Preston and Darcy DeBoer are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Tressa DeBoer, to CJ Cheever, of Armstrong. Their wedding is planned for Oct. 10, 2020 at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley, with reception to follow at the Dickinson County Expo Center in Spirit Lake. Tressa graduated from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School in 2012 and pursued her Associate's Degree in Nursing at Iowa Lakes Community College, graduating in 2014. She later obtained her Bachelor's of...
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