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November 14, 2007 What's Happening? Turkey drawing The Akron Area Chamber of Commerce annual turkey drawing will be Nov. 16. Register at participating businesses. Beresford craft fair The annual Beresford Craft Fair is Nov. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Beresford High School gym. Food Drive Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic is holding its 4th annual Food Drive now through Nov. 17. There’s still time to donate! Open house An Open House is being held Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the newly remodeled Village Apartments South (6-plex). ACT play The comedy, “Caught in the Net” by Ray Cooney will be presented at Akron Community Theatre Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Note: reservations aren’t being taken until after Nov. 19. Poultry Party A Poultry Party will be held at the Brunsville Legion hall Nov. 17. Lutefisk dinner St. Paul Lutheran Church in Elk Point is holding its annual Lutefisk/ Meatball dinner Dec. 1, 4-7:30 p.m. Coat Drive The Akron Saddle is spearheading a Coat Drive for Mid-Sioux. Drop off spots include the Akron Children’s Center, The Akron Hometowner office, and Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic. Craft Show The Westfield Beautification Committee is holding a Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Westfield Community Center.
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<< Hoschler Post No. 186 of The American Legion continued its tradition of Veterans Day activities which were held Saturday, Nov. 10. Activities included cards, Bingo, turkey shoot, and delicious food served by the Legion Auxiliary. Above, Mark Leekley deals another hand of “Showdown” at the Legion Club. Winners had a choice of a turkey or ham.
“Caught in the Net” coming to ACT stage Ray Cooney’s uproariously hilarious comedy, “Caught in the Net,” will be presented at Akron Community Theatre Nov. 29, 30, and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The somewhat sequel to “Run For Your Wife,” which was presented at ACT in 1992, follows the antics of taxi driver John Smith, his two families, and his buddy Stanley. Reviving their 1992 roles are Doug Olson as John Smith, Dave Olson as Stanley Gardner, Carissa Jacobs as one wife, Barbara, and directors Dodie Hook and Nancy Enstrom. The rest of the cast includes all newcomers to the ACT stage: Devon Banks, Cody Morey, Ben Brown, and Bill Brown. The production is being sponsored by The Akron Hometowner and Koala-T Printing. Watch for more information in the next couple weeks. In the photo, John Smith (Doug Olson, c.) tries to look like the invisible man as Stanley (Dave Olson, r.) and Stanley’s dad, (Bill Brown, l.) watch in disbelief. Note: Some situations and innuendos in the play may not be suitable for young children. If you have any questions contact one of the directors.
Martin receives most votes in Akron city election With four candidates seeking three seats on the Akron City Council, former City Clerk Lori Martin was the top vote-getter in the Nov. 6 election -- surpassing both incumbents. Martin received 287 votes of the 334 votes cast by Akron registered voters. Receiving 267 of the 354 cast was incumbent Robert L. Frerichs, who will begin his third term in January with incumbent Lisa Roggatz who received 200 votes to keep her seat for a third term. Shelly Pangburn was the low vote-getter with just 142. As of Jan. 1, the Akron City Councilors will be Deanna Boe, Chad Ericson, Bob Frerichs, Lori Martin and Lisa Roggatz. Martin will take Councilman Gene Waag’s seat. He had been appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Councilman John Lucken. Waag didn’t seek another term. Incumbent Mayor Harold Higman, Jr. will continue as Akron’s mayor for the next four years. He received 235 votes while challenger Bob Hebeler received 107. Two write-in candidates, Brad Britton and Casey Meien were elected to serve as trustees on the Akron City Convalescent Care Center Board. There were a total of 334 votes cast at the Akron polling site, the Akron Public Library, on Nov. 6, and an additional 20 absentee ballots were cast at the Plymouth County Auditor’s Office.
Bohr is the top vote-getter in Westfield city election There won’t be much change in Westfield city officials even though there were two mayoral candidates and four council candidates seeking two seats. Incumbent Mayor William Hummel received 29 of the 51 votes cast while challenger Bonnetta Lahr received 22 votes. Incumbent Gerald Bohr retains his seat with 31 of the 51 votes. The longtime councilman and past mayor will have served about 20 years in Westfield city government when he finishes this next term. Coming in second was Kelvin E. Solomon with 20 and just behind him was Michael Bohlke with 19 votes. Solomon, who resigned from the council this past spring, will fill the second seat. A write-in candidate, Marian Ross, received 13 votes. Also, Kim Webster’s name remained on the ballot because she withdrew too late in the race. She received 8 votes. |
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