Stories from Wednesday, August 30, 2017

School. The education of the masses, the privilege of our society, the right of every individual. Education. It separates man from the beasts, it gives us our individuality, and transforms our lives from ignorance to enlightenment. School is a mixed blessing for children, teachers, parents and librarians. ...

There are numerous statements by President Donald Trump that warrant criticism, so it is difficult to understand a persistent and widespread criticism he does not deserve. When Trump criticized violence of both the protestors and counter-protestors in Charlottesville, Va., enraged politicians and pundits accused him of creating a “false equivalence” between Nazis and others...

Josh and Amanda White of Cherokee are happy to announce the birth of their baby girl, born on August 24, 2017. Evelyn Teresa White was born at 4:56 p.m., weighed 6 lb. 7 oz., and measured 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Cindy Nelson of Aurelia, Brad Nelson of Cherokee, and Mark and Vicki White of Cherokee...

Here is the updated list of vendors and the items available for sale during the Cherokee Area Farmers Market under the canopy at the depot from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3. This will be the 14th Thursday market of the 2017 market season. Wayne Nafe of Wayne’s Veggies will have broccoli, zucchini, green beans, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, kohlrabi, beets, eggplant, and potatoes...

Helen Sturgeon of Arnold’s Park, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, will celebrate her 90th birthday on September 7th, and her family - Sherry from Oklahoma and Susan, Michael and Connie from Colorado - will be present to share in Helen’s festivities. Helen graduated from Wilson High School in Cherokee in 1945, and birthday greetings may be sent to her at P.O. Box 579; Arnold’s Park, IA 51331...

Allan and Janette Sears of Cleghorn are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Kelsey Sears to Tanner Schroder, son of Robert and Sam Schroder of Bellevue, Michigan. Kelsey, a 2011 graduste of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn high school, earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at South Dakota State University. Tanner is a 2011 graduate of Bellevue High School who also earned a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, in ag business...

The Cherokee Braves opened up their 2017 football campaign last Friday at home against rival Storm Lake. The veteran Tornados were able to take advantage of turnovers and scored early on their way to a convincing 49-7 victory over the Braves. Storm Lake didn't take long to take advantage of a inexperienced Braves offense as Braden Hoops picked off Chrokee junior quarterback Mason Goebel early in the first quarter to set up an 11-yard touchdown run by Tornado quarterback Kevin Duque to give Storm Lake an early 6-0 lead.. ...

HOLSTEIN - Ridge View overcame a 14-13 Alta-Aurelia secnd quarter lead to roll to a 49-22 non-district win in the season opener for both teams Friday night. Ridge view took the opening kickoff 95 yards to the 2` yard line and ~QB Jake Tokheiim scored the game’s firts TD ona a short run, but thye Warriors came right back and also scored, but a missed PAT left Ridge View wih a 7-6 lead. ...

ALTA - Alta - Aurelia posted a 2-0 win over Southeast Valley in Twin Lakes Conference volleyball action here on Thursday, the Warriors winning by game scores of 25-14, 25-13, 25-14. A-A coach Jeannie Henningsen commented, "This was a good conference win for us tonight. We served extremely well.  We kept them out of system most of the match, which set up our offense so our hitters could put it away. We need to keep working on the little things and fighting each and every practice to get better."...

MOVILLE - The South O’Brien Wolverine football team dropped its first game of the season to the Woodbury Central Wildcats Friday night by a final score of 25-0. The first quarter was a back - and - forth affair, but with 1:01 to go in the quarter the Wildcats capitalized on a 64-yard pass play. The extra point kick was good and the Wildcats led 7-0...

Cherokee County Engineer Brandon Billings informed the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors Tuesday that he will be using a process on four miles of L-40 that will give the road the appearance of a gravel road for a time before the rock settles into the asphalt and makes a hard, long-lasting surface...

The town of Sutherland will again have three days of activities for the Labor Day Celebration this year, from Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4. 7 to 8 a.m. - Breakfast at the Community Center by the Sutherland Legion 8 a.m. - 5K run/walk starts at Church of Christ (203 S. Oak St.)...

Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be no Chronicle Times published for Monday, Sept. 4.

Friday's Chamber Coffee, at 9:30 a.m., will be hosted by the Lily Of the Valley one room schoolhouse, located on Highway 3, across from the Hy~Vee Distribution Center.

Celesta Elizabeth Rupp of Cherokee, age 97, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at Cherokee Specialty Care. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, with Father Dan Guenther officiating, and burial is at Maryhill Visitation Cemetery in rural Cherokee. ...