The Brunsville Blitz · Santa Claus is coming to Brunsville Sunday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to...
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The Brunsville Blitz Brunsville, Iowa December 2018 Edition 96
Light it up for the town lighting contest 1st place wins $25 2nd place wins $15
Winners determined by Brunsville Garden Club members
during their annual Christmas party December 18
Annual Poultry Party
November 17th
We would like to thank everyone who
attended the Poultry Party. We had a
great turnout again this year. Anyone
who has a turkey or ham card needs
to redeem them by December
31st. Call Nancy at 533-6013 or 540-
4989 to make arrangements to pick
them up.
Photos clockwise from top left:
Showdown is a popular game played
at the Poultry Party; Sons of the
American Legion sell gun chances; a
large crowd plays Bingo (bottom
photos). Information and photos submitted by Nancy Schlichte.
Santa Claus is coming to Brunsville Santa will be at the pancake breakfast
Sunday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Kids will be able to decorate an ornament.
Raffles will be held at different times—cost is $1 per entry.
See you later, not goodbye
We want to thank all of our customers,
friends and employees for making the
last eight-plus years possible for us.
We are leaving you in good hands.
Blaine Foreman will be a great addition
to Brunsville and the community. We
are planning on coming up to visit
everyone often, but this time on the
other side of the bar. We will be up for
some Legion breakfasts and plan to
help with the sixth annual Brunsville Bash
on July 13, 2019.—Dave and Andrea
Andrea and Dave Raasch.
Blaine Foreman.
New Corner Café owner arrives
The Corner Café has a new owner and he’s anxious to get
rolling.
Blaine Foreman of Le Mars takes ownership of the Corner
December 3. You may know him from when he worked in
sales and service at Yamaha Golf Equipment, which
closed after being sold to a company out of Dubuque.
“Dave and Andrea wanted to sell and I didn’t have
anything else going on so I thought, let’s try it,” says
Foreman.
Foreman plans to offer the same menu but will open for lunch Monday through
Friday offering lunch specials and hamburgers. He would like to install a pizza
oven so customers can enjoy fresh pizzas. He will change the seating, fix up the
exterior and take out the rocks out back and add cement. Foreman’s
daughter Abbey will work at the restaurant.
“She will bartend, wait tables, whatever needs to be done,” he says.
So as not to stray too far from what he knows best, Foreman will sell and service
golf carts in the building behind the restaurant.
He would like to add a mural and aerial photos of local farms to the north and
east walls. Anyone who has a farm photo to display may drop it off to Foreman
at the Corner or Gisela Dittman next door.
Dave and Andrea’s last-hurrah party will be held Saturday, December 1. The
Corner will be closed December 3 until Monday, December 10 for renovations.
When the Corner reopens on December 11, it will have new flooring.
A devout Brunsville fan, Foreman spends a lot of time at the Corner and
attended dances at the Legion.
“I’ve always liked Brunsville,” he says. “It’s a tight-knit community with all good
people.”
In Memory of… Ed Anderson
Betty Beitelspacher
Samantha Clark
Tyler Douvia
Kenny Frazee
Wilma Jessen
Patrick Kellen
Trevor Lang
In Our Prayers The family of Ed Anderson
The family of Betty Beitelspacher
The family of Samantha Clark
The family of Tyler Douvia
The family of Kenny Frazee
Shelly Hunt (Kim Sherlock’s
mother)
The family of Wilma Jessen
Michelle Jones
The family of Patrick Kellen
The family of Trevor Lang
Martha & Tom Morley
John Lambert (Lonesome Jack)
Wendell Oltmanns
Janice Renken
Orval Siebens
Mary Singer
Rich Taylor
Birthdays Kevin White Dec. 5
Reed Henrich Dec. 6
Mary Singer Dec. 7
Scott Linstrand Dec. 8
Breanna Martin Dec. 8
Rhett Schlesser Dec. 8
Mark Brown Dec. 9
Peggy Linstrand Dec. 12
Jordan Bogenrief Dec. 14
Jessica Wendt Dec. 16
Joe Herzberg Dec. 16
Barry Poe Dec. 17
Jay Wiese Dec. 18
Katelyn Geil Dec. 18
Joe Rollinger Dec. 19
Jade Goodmanson Dec. 19
Mckinley Johnson Dec. 20
Lucas Schlichte Dec. 23
Gabe Roetman Dec. 21
Emily Von Hagel Dec. 26
Clark Schmitz Dec. 27
Max Utesch Jr. Dec. 27
Zachary Jongma Dec. 27
Deb Herzberg Dec. 27
Kenny Krienert Dec. 28
Doris Taylor Dec. 29
Jay Toel Dec. 29
Gene Beitelspacher Dec. 29
Dean Beitelspacher Dec. 29
Loren Weiler Dec. 29
Tami Dittman Dec. 31
Wanda Oltmanns Dec. 31
Jeffrey Cords Dec. 31
Life at the Legion
Dec. 3 Legion meeting 7:30 p.m./Sons of the Legion meeting 7 p.m.
Dec. 8 Euchre 7 p.m.
Dec. 9 Pancake breakfast 8:30 a.m-1 p.m. Santa will be present 10 a.m.-noon.
Jan. 7 Legion meeting 7:30 p.m./Sons of the Legion meeting 7 p.m.
Jan. 12 Euchre 7 p.m.
Jan. 13 Pancake breakfast 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jan. 26 Chris Eisma & Meghan Suing wedding reception
The Sons of the American Legion donated to several local
organizations: $200 to Partners of Patriots $250 to Le Mars Backpack Program
$250 to Le Mars Little League $100 to The Brunsville Blitz
$250 to Christian Needs Center $200 to Le Mars Police Department
Deadline to submit
information to be
published is the 25th
the month before.
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Congratulations
Bodi Ray White was born on October 20. He weighed 7 lbs., 5
oz. Parents are Kevin and Brooke White of Le
Mars. Grandparents are Tim and Denise White of Kingsley and
Mark and Deb Herzberg of Merrill. Aunts and uncles include Joe
Herzberg of Craig, Judd and Shawnee Herzberg and Kevin and
Missy Sargisson of Le Mars and Chris and Nina White of
Colorado.
William Tyler Renken was born at 12:21 p.m. on November 7. He
weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Parents are Ryan
and Sara Renken of James. Grandparents are Mary and Marlyn
Renken. William has one brother, Henry (Hank).
Luella Jane Robertson was born November 12. She weighed 7
lbs., 7 oz. and was 18.75 inches long. Parents are Laura and
Jake Robertson of Adel, Iowa. Grandfather is Barry Poe. Luella
has one brother, Max.
Ty Richard Eisma was born at 8:21 a.m. on November 20. He
weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. and was 20 inches long. Parents are Nikki
and Brian Eisma of rural Ireton. Grandparents are Mary and
Marlyn Renken. Ty has one brother, Max.
Spending time in Texas
Gisela Dittman, Dylan, Michelle, Scott and
Zachary Taylor spent a week in Texas visiting
Doris and Rich Taylor. They had a great
time. The first day was 91 degrees but then
the temperature dropped to 30 degrees.
Left: Four generations: Scott, Zachary, Rich
and Dylan Taylor.
Barry Poe holds Luella Robertson.
Anniversaries Rob & Angela Von Hagel Dec. 15
Jim & Verda Marienau Dec. 20
Kelly & Denise Beitelspacher Dec. 31
William Tyler Renken.
Max Eisma holds brother Ty.
Golf balls make great
Christmas gifts
For those who get picked to be
Secret Santa and have no idea what
to get that someone but know they
happen to play a lot of golf, Dan D
can help you out. He has quite an
inventory of golf balls and the prices
per dozen vary.
So if you’re interested in getting your
someone some nice golf balls for the
holidays, please contact Dan D at
danman @frontiernet.net at any time
and he'll gladly get back to you with
prices and golf ball selection.
Submitted by Dan D.
Dan D’s golf balls.
CORNER CAFÉ COVERAGE
Evening Specials
Mon. ALICIA’S MEXICAN SPECIALTIES 5-8:30 p.m.
Tues. Corner burger & fries $7.50
Wed. 8 pc. broasted chicken & fries $11.99
Thurs. Chef’s choice
Fri. 8-10 oz. prime rib, salad, & potato, OR 16 oz. king cut
prime rib & potato, mrkt price
Sat. Ribeye steak (12-14 oz.), potato & Texas toast, OR
Oak Street steak w/Corner’s special seasonings 12-14 oz.
Ribeye), potato & Texas toast OR Sirloin steak dinner (10-
12 oz.), potato & Texas toast—mrkt price
2018 Pioneer Village Christmas Century Hall, Plymouth Co. Fairgrounds
Entertainment coordinators: Bill & Janice Renken
Assisted by Allyn Andersen
Sound: Tom Mullally, Photos: Jim Rohlfs
Sat., Dec. 1
6 p.m. Sertoma Lighted Christmas Parade
6:30 Le Mars Flute Choir: Glenda Drennen, Sue Ashenfelter,
Kathy Moore, Lynn Gross & Dr. James Schroeder
7:00 Honoring Veterans: Marlyn Renken of Brunsville Post 724,
Heeren, McHale, Wilkens to honor all service men and
women from the community. Brunsville Legion Commander
& Adjutant Miles McDougall. Sons of Brunsville Legion
Commander Jay Willer. American Legion of Le Mars
Commander & Adjutant Dan Plueger & Bud Vander Well.
Vocalist: Mary Renken accompanied by Jeanette Jensen
7:30 Tom Mullally (vocal), Don Thoms (harmonica, vocal,
guitar), Richard Kommes (guitar, vocal), Bruce Butcher
(guitar, vocal), all of Le Mars; Beverly Petersen, Sioux City
(drums); Jerry Toft, Hawarden (harmonica, accordion, vocal);
Art Ashley, Leeds (vocal, guitar); Steve Jones, Ida Grove
(vocal, guitar, fiddle); Tom Pascal, Cherokee (guitar, fiddle).
Sun., Dec. 2
5:30-6:15 p.m. Justin & Ellie Popeney (keyboard, guitar,
vocal)
6:30 Stanton Lucky Clovers 4-H Club. Leaders: Jennifer
Bockelmann & Nancy Zubrod
7:00 Allyn Anderson, “Message of Christmas” (vocal & guitar)
7:30 Grace Lutheran Church choir accompanied by Jennifer
Heisterkamp
8:00 Vocalist, piano: Patty, Sarah & Mary Ruba, Remsen
Sat., Dec. 8
5:30 p.m. Central Academy Dance Team. Instructor: Beth
Ruden
6:00 Monte & Lisa Erickson & sons, Lucas & Eric, of St. John’s
Lutheran Church of Craig (keyboard, guitar & vocal)
7:00 Allyn Anderson, “Message of Christmas” (vocal & guitar)
7:30 Inez Hoogeveen’s piano & vocal students, winners of
many honors
Sun., Dec. 9
5:30 Franklin Kindergarten class. Teachers: Steph Becker &
Heather Plathe
6:00 The Turn Around (gymnastics, tumbling)
6:30 Le Roy Rozell of Akron (guitar, vocal)
6:45 Le Mars Community Middle School (4 different groups):
Vocal under direction of Mrs. Nancy Ewing; Band under
direction of Mrs. Mary Kay Benton
8:15 Thank you for all the beautiful messages and music.
Remember the reason for the season: “Christmas is Jesus.”
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Free pickup & delivery to & from Brunsville, Le Mars & Merrill.
Decorating the
Four Seasons
Garden Club
Christmas tree
Gerry Sue Krienert, Kathy
Renken, Janice Renken
and Bev Hultquist
decorated the Garden
Club Christmas tree at
Pioneer Village, Plymouth
County Fairgrounds. Photo courtesy of Gerry Sue Krienert.
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Christmas decorating at St. Peter Lutheran Church
Members decorated St. Peter Lutheran Church after
service Sunday, November 25.
Front row: Kathy Renken, Peggy Dickman, Jordan
Bogenrief, Carol Schmitz, Peggy Wilken, Giesela
Dittman, Benson Rieken. Back row: Bill Renken, Mary
Renken, Julie Bogenrief, Janice Renken, Steve Dickman,
Susan Willer, Marlyn Renken, Patrick Renken. Photo by
Bowen Rieken.
View Christmas Acres Christmas Acres is open until December 31. It’s
located at 18481 Impala Ave., just a few miles from
Brunsville. Directions from Brunsville: Drive south to
the corner of K42 and Highway 3, turn right (west)
onto Highway 3, drive two miles then turn left
(south) onto Impala Ave.