Stories from Wednesday, April 27, 2016

We are so close to the end of the school year, and I wanted everyone to know that I have planned a fun and entertaining summer program for the entire month of June. Not only do we have a schedule of events set up, we invited some very cool visitors to make the Summer Reading Program even more fun...

Although a federal tax on sugary fruit drinks is not contemplated, officials in some cities as well as legislatures in many states are contemplating what has been called a "soda tax" and candidates for the Democratic nomination for president have weighed in on different sides of the issue in light of the tax being advocated by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (a tax of 3 cents per ounce of soda, iced-tea and other sugary drinks, levied on beverage distributors) to generate more than $400 million over five years to fund universal pre-K and community schools that offer services like health care, as well as major renovations to parks, recreation centers and libraries.. ...

The Cherokee boys held their own Friday night and split with ELC and Spencer during a Lakes Conference Triangular at the Cherokee Golf Course. ELC shot a 172 team score, Cherokee 178 and Spencer 179. Cherokee's Charlie Wych played well again, earning runner-up medalist honors with a 41, and Kam Johnson and Mason Pitts both shot 45. Alex Winchell had a 47, Steven Lundquist 50 and Brett Barritt 58 for the Cherokee varsity...

The Cherokee girls' golf meet with Estherville-Lincoln Central and Spencer postponed from Monday, April 18, was held at the Estherville Golf Course on Friday April 22. Spencer was the team winner with a 204, while ELC was second with a 242 and Cherokee finished 3rd at 248...

HINTON - The Cherokee boys' track team accounted for 12 season best performances at The Black Hawk Relays here last Thursday, as the team finished 4th in the team standings with 88 points. First place performances for the Braves included Ben Lingenfelter in the Discus (144-7) and the Shuttle Hurdle team of Isaac Lafluer, Mason Timmerman, Dax Johnanson and Michael Herwig, with a time of 1:07.9...

POCAHONTAS - The Alta-Aurelia boys took advantage of great weather here Friday night to post several season best times and finish second behind champion South Central Calhoun at The Pocahontas Relays. Alta-Aurelia Coach Wendell Larson said, "You get a nice night like this to run about one time each season. ...

Former Cherokee High School standout pitcher Cody Ege was called up from Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday, taking his place on the Miami Marlins roster for at least a few days. The Marlins put Martin Prado on the paternity list, which freed up a spot on the 25-man roster for Ege. Prado can only miss a maximum of three games, so it could be a short stay for Ege...

There will be a One-Person Best Shot (scramble) golf tournament at the Cherokee Golf Club on Saturday May 14th, with a 9:30 a.m shotgun start. Call the clubhouse (712-225-4687), Tom Bohnenkamp (712-229-5557) or Doug Williams (712-229-7077) to enter. $30 entry fee...

GRAETTINGER - The Alta-Aurelia girls golf team continued their unbeaten season here Friday with a 180 - 219 dual win over Graettinger-Terril. Erin Lockin of AA was meet medalsit with a 40 and runnerup Lexie Patton of AA shot a 42. Other scores for the Alta-Aurelia varsity included Annika Patton 45 and Maddie Hach 53., while Cassidy Boom had a 58 and Abbie Wilson 69 for the Warrior varsity. Alta-Aurelia JV scores included Laney Stanton 61, Izzy Hinkeldey 67, and Tali Carr 76...

Abby and Mike Davison of Council Bluffs are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Quinnly Lucy Davison, who was born April 4, 2016. Quinnly weighed 7 lb. 14 oz., measured 21 inches long, and she was welcomed home by her big sister, Emmalyn...

April 26 - Jeanne Ravnsborg of Quimby April 27 - Chris Cave of Cherokee

Two candidates have filed nomination papers for Cherokee County Sheriff as Republicans on the June 7 primary ballot. No one has filed for sheriff as a Democrat. Sheriff Dave Scott is not seeking reelection. State Trooper Jerod Clyde is featured in this edition of the Chronicle Times. Chief Deputy Jeff Friedrichsen was featured in the April 25 edition of the Chronicle Times...

The Washington High School Music Boosters will be serving waffles, sausage, toppings and beverages at the WIT Community College, 200 Victory Dr. on Sunday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased at Washington High School for $10. Tickets are $12 at the door...

On Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m. at the upper level of the Cherokee Community Center the Cherokee Symphony will present their annual "Student Soloist Concert."

Heavy rains Sunday made The Maple River north of Aurelia flow out of its banks Monday morning - and more rain is in the forecast.

A wooden grain elevator was burned to the ground on the evening of Friday, April 22, with the Aurelia Fire Department assisted by 24 additional local fire departments, 164 Fire EMS personal, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Cherokee Co EMA, Cherokee Co 911/Communications and the Iowa State Patrol...