Stories from Friday, December 6, 2013

Tonight marks the opening night for the Cherokee Community Theater Jr. production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." The story is centered around the Herdman children, who by all accounts are "absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world." ...

The Cherokee County Legacy Foundation was formed in 2005 to coordinate and provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Cherokee county. Each year the foundation makes grant awards to worthwhile projects in the county that are identified through an application process. The foundation's areas of emphasis include: Arts & Culture, Community Betterment, Education, Health & Human Services, Recreation & Environment, and Youth Development...

Section 136.03, Removal of Snow, Ice and Accumulations of the Cherokee City Code states that it is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice and accumulations promptly from sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within a reasonable time, hereby designated to be within 24 hours of the accumulation of snow or ice, the City of Cherokee may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax.. ...

In an effort to assist in recycling efforts for rural Cherokeans, apartment tenants and commercial customers, the City of Cherokee announces the placement of two recycling dumpsters in the downtown area. One will be located in the southwest corner of the 4th and West Elm Street public parking lot (adjacent to the fire station) and the other in the northeast corner of the East Main Street public parking lot at 1st and East Main (east of the Memorial Presbyterian Church)...

Former Cherokee residents David and Judi Klee will present their 3rd annual Old Fashioned Christmas at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14th at The Gathering Place in downtown Cherokee. The musical program will be similar to what the Klees did last year, with a blend of traditional and contemporary Christmas songs - many from their CD, "An Old Fashioned Christmas."...

Ed Comstock, of the Times force, had an unpleasant experience Tuesday night which led him to wonder for a while if some moss-trooper had designs on his life. He was in bed reading the evening paper when there came a terrific explosion a few inches from his face. ...

The Cherokee Braves opened their wrestling season by splitting a double dual in Cherokee Tuesday night, defeating Maple Valley/Anthon-Oto 51-27, and losing 54-15 to a tough MOC-Floyd Valley squad. The Braves of coach Austin Todd chalked up three pin wins in their victory over the MVAO Rams, with Drake Bechtel, Dante Brown, and Micheal Rosewall winning their matches by fall...

HOLSTEIN - Three area high school wrestling teams - Ridge View, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union and Alta-Aurelia - opened their seasons here on Tuesday with a double dual meet. The first dual of the night found Alta-Aurelia going against MMC/RU, and the Warriors got their first win of the season, 48-36. ...

SCHALLER - The Ridge View girls improved their season record to 2-1 with a resounding 50-21 win over Siouxland Community Christian here on Tuesday. The Raptors held a 25-18 lead at the half, but the visiting Eagles could only muster three 3rd quarter points in the second half, while Ridge View put up 25 points of their own to pull away...

SCHALLER - The #13 wasn't so unlucky for the Ridge View boys here Tuesday night as the Raptors scored 13 points each in the second, third, and fourth quarters to turn back Siouxland Christian, 46-36. Daniel Jeckell led the Ridge View squad with 17 points, while Logan Richard added nine, and Jackson Graff eight for the balanced Raptors...

Snow shoveling doesn't have to be a pain in the neck, back or elsewhere for that matter. In fact, shoveling snow can actually be considered good exercise if done safely and correctly. Shoveling snow for about 15 minutes at a time counts as moderate physical activity, much like a brisk walk...