Stories from Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Katelyn and Westin Barnes are happy to announce the birth of their baby boy, who born on November 11, 2016. Martin Robert Barnes was born at 10:09 p.m., weighed 7 lb. 11 oz., measured 20 1/2 inches long and was welcomed home by his big sister, Elsie Marie Barnes...

It will soon be time once again for baseball writers to consider a group of candidates for induction into the sport’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Holdover candidates who received close to the 75% vote needed to earn induction last year include Jeff Bagwell (71.6%), Tim Raines (69.8%) and Trevor Hoffman (67.3%). This will be Raines’ 10th and final year on the writers’ ballot...

The Northwest Iowa Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, November 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Le Mars Public Library, 46 First St. S.W. This month’s featured speaker, Remsen native and NWIGS member Linda Mohning, will present a program titled “Every Grave Has a Story – How to Document Your Local Cemetery.” Linda’s presentation’s focus is the fascinating history of the Remsen Community “City” Cemetery. ...

The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Fifth annual Christmas Mystery Envelope Promotion in Cherokee. Look for your Mystery Envelope to arrive in your Area Advertiser on November 15. Each envelope contains a coupon good for 15%, 20% or 25% off of your purchase at participating stores. The coupons can be used November 17-20, but make sure you don’t open your envelope ahead of time...

Jerry Barlow, a guitarist and humorist, drew a good crowd at his appearance on Saturday evening at the Sanford Museum and Planetarium. The music during the Sanford Museum sponsored event was mostly traditional Celtic but there were a few folk and pop rock umbers also included. Barlow provided historical and personal information during the program, often in an amusing manner. Following the program, those in attendance could purchase a CD or CDs in the museum lobby...

In my short time here at the library (so far), one question rises as the most frequently asked question about the library: How do we get our funding? We get most of our money from the city. They are our biggest supporters and, quite frankly, this is the best city funded library I have ever worked in. ...

Lately it seems we hear a lot about the “Internet of Things.” Friends have thermostats in their home that allows them to monitor and operate it and calls them if the home gets too cold. There are video security system and baby monitors where you can watch them from your smartphone. ...

After the electoral college meets and votes in December, the 2016 presidential election will be the fifth presidential election in which the winner of the electoral college vote did not win the most popular votes. Those five winners include: 1824 - John Quincy Adams; 1876 - Rutherford B. Hayes; 1888 - Benjamin Harrison; 2000 - George W. Bush and 2016 - Donald J. Trump...

This Friday’s Chamber Coffee, at 9:30 a.m., will be hosted by the Friends of the Library at the Cherokee Public Library, 215 S. 2nd Street.

Judy A. Kruse of Vernon Hills, Ilinois, a former long- time resident of Cherokee, passed away on November 10, 2016, following complications from a stroke. A Celebration of her Life service will be held Friday, December 2, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. ...

Marilyn Ruth Bevard of Cherokee, age 86 , passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Accura Health in Cherokee. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2016, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee. Pastor Jean Morse will officiate. ...

Robert H. Beck of Cherokee, 74, passed away Thursday morning, November 10, 2016 at his residence. Visitation and a time of sharing memories will be held on Saturday, November 19th at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon, with the family present at that time. The family invites everyone to the V.F.W. for lunch following the visitation. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com...

Saturday, Nov. 19, the Iowa High School Music Association and Iowa Music Educators Association present the 70th annual All-State Music Festival Concert. This concert features the All-State Band, All-State Chorus, and All-State Orchestra and will be presented in Hilton Coliseum, ISU, Ames, Iowa, beginning at 7:30 p.m...