Stories from Monday, November 27, 2017

With sufficient planning and a well-balanced menu, it’s possible for us to enjoy our favorite holiday foods without gaining too much weight and making the much-anticipated joyous times stressful and worrisome. •Be realistic. By making small changes in your diet during the holidays you will be able to make sensible choices. As an example, have a light snack an hour before an event. You’ll go feeling less hungry, resisting the urge to over-eat...

Richard S. “Dick” Booth of Alta, 81, formerly of the Peterson, Iowa area, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, November 22, 2017, at his home in Alta. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 27, 2017, at 2 p.m.at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, with Pastor Norman Prather, Hospice Chaplain, officiating. ...

Tracy Jo Gravenish of Cherokee, age 58, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 24, 2017, at a Sioux City hospital. A celebration of Tracy’s life will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the Spring Lake Yacht Club in Cherokee. Please join the family for a time of food, fellowship, and sharing of memories honoring Tracy’s life...

In the spirit of holiday feasting, the Sanford Museum’s next "Coffee with the Curators" topic will be Victorian era dining sets. This program will be held Tuesday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m. This reoccurring program is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m.; free coffee and refreshments will be available...

The Cherokee School Board had a busy and productive monthly meeting last week, including approving a Resolution to proceed with the sale and transfer of the Roosevelt Elementary School (RES) property to the Cherokee Regional Medical Center for $4 million, pending success of a future school bond election to fund a new elementary school, or a decision by the School District NOT to proceed with building a new school and remain status quo at this time...

Sam Schmillen of Marcus showed the Reserve Grand Overall Market Lamb at the recent North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville Kentucky. Sam, age 11, is the son of Kyle and Jill Schmillen of Marcus. He is a 5th grader, and his lamb was among 1,600 head of market lambs entered in the prestigious national show...

Erica and Mitchell Turner of Cherokee are happy to announce the birth of their little boy on November 20, 2017. Lincoln Henry Turner was born at 6:58 a.m. Lincoln weighed 5 lb. 15 oz. and measured 19 3/4 inches long, and he was welcomed home by his big sister, Shelby Grace Turner...

Delbert William Biberdorf of Cherokee,age 70, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017, at Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee. Funeral arrangements are currently pending at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwoodfuneral.com...

Sometimes great things are born out of the strategic planning sessions most organizations and businesses hold on an annual basis. This was the case at a session conducted by the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce when it was decided that Cherokee needed an organization which has, as its goal, the involvement of young adults in community activities...

The popular Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Downtown tradition of the annual lighted Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, Dec, 7, beginning at 6 p.m. The Parade route remains the same, starting on Courthouse Hill and proceeding east down Main Street to Euclid Ave...

For the 22nd consecutive year, Cherokee Regional Medical Center Hospice will once again have lighted Christmas trees in Cherokee, Marcus, Aurelia and Holstein during the holiday season. These trees are a special way of remembering your friends and loved ones. ...

Sole 2 Soul’s fitness center in Galva is delighted to announce that Bria Miller will begin offering personal training to its members in mid-December. Bria has been around fitness centers most of her adult life, and she is excited to help individuals of all ages pursue their fitness goals in 2018...