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1 Readlyn Chronicle Home of 857 Friendly People and One Old Grump Volume 9, No. 2, Compiled by Readlyn Community Club Designed/Printed by Horizon Publishing Co., Jesup, IA, February 24, 2016 Community Calendar Thursday, Feb. 25, 4-6 PM, Free Device Workshop, Readlyn Community Library. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1 PM, Adult Coloring at Readlyn Community Library. Thursday, March 3, 7 pm 2016 Grump Days organizational meeting, Center Inn Saturday, March 5, 2 PM, Pepper Tournament at Center Inn. Sunday, March 6, 8 AM-1 PM, Annual Readlyn Firefighters Breakfast, Center Inn. Tuesday, March 8, 5:30-6:30 PM, Spaghetti Dinner, followed at 7 PM by Pops Concert, WV High School. Thursday, March 10, 5-7 PM, Preschool registration at Community Lutheran School. Thursday, March 17, 5 PM, Deadline for March issue of the Readlyn Chronicle. Thursday, March 17, 6 PM, Zentangle 101, Readlyn Community Library. Thursday, April 14, 7 pm RCC meeting, Center Inn Subscribe to Forum, get Chronicle free The Readlyn Chronicle is distributed once a month to all Readlyn residents. If you are not a resident of Readlyn, and you wish to regularly receive a monthly copy of the Chronicle, subscribe to the Denver Forum today and see what you have been missing! Only $29.95/year. Contact the Denver Forum today! Call or news@denveriaforum.com. Pops Concert & Spaghetti Dinner is March 8 The Wapsie Valley Jr./Sr. High Band and Choir would like to invite you to attend our Pops Concert on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the WVHS gymnasium! The concert will feature the Concert Choirs, Concert Bands, Jazz Band I, and Chamber Choirs. Listen to movie soundtracks and pop hits as you munch on free popcorn! Other treats will be available at intermission for purchase. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students. For dinner before the show, please attend the Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the WVHS Music Boosters in the Multipurpose room from 5:30-6:30 PM! For a free-will donation, enjoy a meal of spaghetti, garlic bread, lettuce salad, and dessert, with the chance to receive door prizes! Valentine s Ball a big success! A beautifully decorated ballroom welcomed 160 guests to a wonderful evening of food, a motivational message, auction items and dancing at the 7th annual Valentine s Ball Feb. 13 at the Center Inn. The decorating committee even had a photo corner for taking pictures to remember the evening. A great job was done by the decorating committee. The 2015 Grump Ron Kohagen and 2015 Miss Readlyn Kassidy Kuhlmann and runner-up Lexi Morse were there to greet guests as they arrived to feast on appetizers. The Little Grumpsters, Caleb Hogan and Carly Gray, even made their appearance at this fun event. Wapsie Valley FFA members who were neatly dressed in black pants and white shirts and ties, were very courteous in serving salads, drinks, and picking up dirty dishes. The meal of prime rib, chicken, baked potato and glazed carrots, was delicious. We also had scrumptious cake for dessert that was baked by Lois Peters, Diane Johnson and Devyn Matthias. Our motivational speaker was David Judisch of Decorah, a former Readlyn boy and Wapsie Valley graduate. Everyone listened attentively as he gave some Ole and Lena jokes before telling us ten things that stood out from growing up on a farm and could be used during your life. They were: 1. work ethic; 2. responsibility; 3. thinking and innovation; 4. flexibility; 5. interactive; 6. perseverance; 7. team player; 8. practice world skills; 9. respect; and 10. humility. David, who is a professor of music at Luther College in Decorah, then sang the song, Climb Every Mountain, accompanied on clavicle by Patty Spowart. The Grant applications are now available The Readlyn Community Fund 2016 grant cycle is open and grant applications can be submitted. The deadline to submit applications is midnight on March 31, Grants are awarded to projects in the following areas: art and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation and human service. The online grant application may be found on the Community Foundation s website at Grant recipients will be announced in June Completed applications must be submitted no later than midnight (CST) March 31, 2016 to be considered for funding. First-time grant applicants should contact Dotti Thompson, Program Manager, at (319) ext. 18 prior to submitting an application. Grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) designated organization (or government entity) serving Readlyn in order to be considered for funding. For more information, please contact the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa at (319) The Readlyn Community Fund is a local organization making grants to organizations that create a stronger and more vibrant quality of life in Readlyn and helps people establish permanent funds for the causes they care about in their community. The Readlyn Community Fund is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, a nonprofit committed to creating long-term impact in 20 counties in Iowa. audience then sang Dear Hearts and Gentle People. What an inspiring message through words and music! Then the fun began with Dolan Burreson, our auctioneer, selling 55 items from the live auction with his talented helpers, Jason Kayser, Gary Ott, Jim Rosengarten and Rocky Imbrogno. It s an exciting time when they try to get bidders to big over each other. The top item was a 1995 Waldoch conversion van donated by Barry and Lisa Wittenburg which brought $1,425. There were 105 really cool items on the silent auction as well. A generous amount of money was raised and will all be given back to the community. Watch next month s Chronicle for the amounts and the recipients. Oh, but the evening was still young, as our talented DJ, Luke Schaffer, kept the night active with music for everyone. He RCC annual meeting ~ Friday, March 11, crock-pot cook-off Fire up your favorite crock-pot recipe for a chance to win $50; runner-up will receive $25. All Readlyn area residents are welcome to compete and/or attend this eventful evening. This year s Grump Candidates and Miss Readlyn will begin judging entries at 6:00 in the Center Inn Banquet Room. Social hour will also begin at 6:00 pm followed by the 6:30 free dinner consisting of crock-pot choices, bread, butter, crackers, beverages, and dessert. Please consider becoming a supporting member of our vibrant community by joining Readlyn Community Club has been our DJ for all seven years and does an excellent job. What a great Valentine Ball, but it wouldn t be possible without everyone s help who is on the committee and the terrific leadership of Kim Brown. Thank you to everyone who works and who attends and the ones who bid on the auction items. See you in Committee members for the 2016 Valentine s Ball were Marylou Billhorn, Kim Brown, Brad and Jessica Buck, Barb Buhr, Sylvia Casterton, Jim and Bev Collins, Bonnie Erickson, Cindy Hagenow, Tanja Hagenow, Louie Hartman, Sharon Huck, Teresa Imbrogno, LaVerne and Judy Leistikow, Ron and Judy Leistikow, Sheila Rosengarten, Dani Sauerbrei, Lois Thacher, Pat Wehr, and David and Ruth Wittenburg. Registration committee Linda McCarty, Dani Sauerbrei, Lois Buhr, Sharon Huck (RCC) or renewing your membership for $25. Forms will be available at the meeting. Your membership will offer you the opportunity to choose the theme for this year s Grump Days, select Charlie Albrecht, Craig Hesse, or John Tiedt for this year s Grump, and elect RCC officers and directors at the 7:00 business meeting. Another highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the generous Valentine Ball monetary awards to qualifying non-profit Readlyn groups at 6:30 just before dinner. Bingo with prizes will culminate the evening. READLYN COMMUNITY CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM 2016 Membership Fee includes dinner at the March 11 Annual Meeting Crock Pot Soup Cook-Off meal. NAME(S): ADDRESS: ADDRESS HOME PHONE CELL PHONE(s) HOW MANY MEMBERSHIPS? ARE YOU A NEW MEMBER? YES NO AMOUNT ENCLOSED DATE PAID PAYABLE TO: Readlyn Community Club Are you attending the Annual Meeting on March 11 th? Bringing a soup? Committee Interest:. You can volunteer as much as you wish. Submit to Dani Sauerbrei at Readlyn Savings Bank.

2 Page 2 Readlyn Chronicle Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Keep Your Heart in Readlyn 2016 Valentine s Ball Grump s Grumblings Miss Readlyn Comments By Ron Kohagen By Kassidy Kuhlmann Jeanne Wheeler, Dave Wheeler, Connie Wedemeier Dr. David Judisch delivered an awesome message. Beautiful and delicious cakes were served. Junior Grump Caleb Hogan, Grump Ron Kohagen, Miss Readlyn Kassidy Kuhlmann and Runner-Up Miss Readlyn Lexi Morse Winter is going by pretty fast, March is coming soon. You know what that means. Wrestling and basketball seasons will soon be over. Then comes Nancy s favorite time of the year.march Madness. For all you basketball fans it should be a great tournament. I hope the Iowa Hawkeyes do well. On February 13 I went to the Valentine s Ball. What a great time! The food was fantastic (Sunrise Catering). Dr. David Judisch (Wapsie Valley graduate) was the speaker of the night. He did an excellent job of entertaining us with his speech, music and storytelling. Good job, David. I have no idea how much money was brought in, but, believe me, there is a lot of talent in Readlyn. Now that the Valentine s Ball is over, the annual Community Club meeting will soon be here. At that meeting people will be voting for Grump I want to again thank the candidates for running: John Tiedt, Charlie Albrecht and Craig Hesse. Good luck to all of you. Till next time Your Grump, Ron BCCF grant applications available The Bremer County Community Foundation 2016 grant cycle is open and grant applications can be submitted. The deadline to submit applications is midnight (CST) March 31, Grants are awarded to projects in the following areas: art and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation and human service. The online grant application may be found on the Community Foundation s website at Grant recipients will be announced in June Completed applications must be submitted no later than midnight (CST) March 31, 2016 to be considered for funding. First-time grant applicants should contact Dotti Thompson, Program Manager, at (319) ext. 18 prior to submitting an application. Grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) designated organization (or government entity) serving Bremer County in order to be considered for funding. For more information, please contact the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa at (319) news to: ReadlynChronicle@gmail.com EXPERIENCE MATTERS Waverly Family Dentistry Where Smiles Are All About You Life is going by in the fast lane. I am working to do just about everything under the sun. Imagine that! With scholarships, school, FFA, and a certain kind of a social life it s been crazy, any way you look at it. I have been enjoying my classes and have decided to attend Iowa State University this coming fall for Agricultural Education or Communications. I ll be breaking the common Kuhlmann streak of attending Coe College like my sisters but feel I am making the right choice! Our FFA chapter has been booming lately with the events ranging from getting ready for Career Development Events to our Sweetheart Crowning! Our chapter has been gearing up for our first round of competition on February 24! Please say a little extra prayer for us! The first round is always the most nerve racking but with a support like what we have behind us, I m sure we ll keep them in check! We also crowned our new Sweetheart king and queen! Lydia Martins and Nathan Hyde received the honor and were joined with many other incredible candidates! Check out Wapsie Valley articles at the back portion of the Chronicle to read more. Our Reporter, Gabby Power, does one heck of a job keeping all of you up-to-date on our events and various activities we are involved with! Lastly, I m looking forward to a little fun in town for the Valentine s Ball! My very own Sweetheart and I will be attending the event together and can t wait to show him the loving spirit of Readlyn, Iowa. I can t wait to see you all there, embracing the wonderful life we all have been blessed with! Until next time, City of Readlyn. Steve and Sara Boevers Readlyn Savings Bank RSB ~ Taking Good Care of You!...and one old Grump ~ Since 1904 Your hometown bank encourages you to patronize the businesses & organizations that fund your schools & support your community. Together we can make Readlyn even better! e-rsb Internet Banking in the House! ~ Member FDIC ~ Equal Housing Lender Celebrating 20 years in dentistry Dr. Alan Young rd Street SW Cellular Phones and Accessories Authorized Agent

3 Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Readlyn Chronicle Page 3 Auxiliary News The Auxiliary to the Wayne Teisinger V.F.W. Post #5661 met at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Wilda Albrecht on February 9, 2016 with 6 members present. The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Minutes and Treasurer's Reports were read and accepted. The General Orders and Chairmen Reports were read by all. Volunteer hours were turned in. Mischa Matthias' 24 boys and girls of the Rainbow Clovers 4-H Club made 145 Christmas cards for the Auxiliary to Veterans of Marshalltown. A motion was made by Marrillee Tiedt and seconded by Wilda Albrecht to give $8 to the hospital fund and $3 to cancer each month. Carried. A motion was made by Delores Sauerbrei and second by Ellen Thies to give a $1 love gift for 3rd District President Penny Hurt at the luncheon in her honor. Ellen Thies reported on the 3rd District meeting on January 16 in Alta Vista which Burton and Ellen Thies attended. As of December 31, 60 men have joined the Auxiliaries. Next 3rd District meeting will be April 19 at Cresco. Thank yous were read from LZ - Phoenix Homeless Shelter for Veterans to be Verdeen Pavelec and Janette Wolff. Valentines will be sent to Reiny Frietag, Oscar Heideman, Wes Sauerbrie and Erwin Koschmeder. 215 cupcakes were frosted and decorated for Allen Hospital's fundraiser for Heart by Auxiliary. A motion was made by Wilda Albrecht and seconded by Ellen Thies to adjourn. Carried. Hostess was Wilda Albrecht. Next Pepper Tournament is Sat., March 5 On Saturday, February 6, 20 players participated in the Pepper Tournament at the Center Inn. The winners and their scores were: 1st - Judy Henn and Ron Brunscheon nd - Paula Wermerskirchen and Darwin Lies rd - Deb and Dan Brunscheon th - Marge Degelau and Alma Schmitz The next tournament will be March 5 at 2:00 P.M. at the Center Inn. Come and join us! Readlyn Community Happenings To the Editor College News Snelling Construction New Construction Remodeling Concrete Work our Specialty 20 Years of Experience 309 Railroad Ave., Tripoli, IA Dillon Law Office, PC Patrick B. Dillon 209 East 1st Street, Sumner patdillon@50674law.com General practice including but not limited to: Agricultural law Taxation & Tax Preparation Estate Planning Bankruptcy Please Help Mike Holm does a fantastic job on the back of the garbage truck. A job that almost no one else wants any part of. He is out there in all kinds of weather; heatcold-snow-ice-thunderstorms etc. four days a week, 52 weeks a year. I am asking the citizens of Tripoli and Readlyn to help make his job a little easier. Please put your garbage bucket at the curb where it is supposed to be! It is not his job to get your bucket up by the sidewalk or off the top of a snowbank. If there isn't room on our driveway, please clean an area at the curb to set your bucket (Some already do a very nice job of this). It is easy to think that it is no "big deal" but when you multiply that times a few hundred buckets it is a "big deal!" Thank you for making it easier for him to do his job! He always goes out of his way to do the best job possible! Also, when replacing your garbage bucket please purchase one with a lid that hinges on one side and snaps on opposite side. This type of lid makes it easier to handle. Thank you. Bernie Kracht SR Thank You The family of Joyce Kehe extends their thanks for prayers, visits, memorials, flowers, cards and food during her illness and after her death. We appreciate your helpfulness. God's blessings to you! Joyce Kehe Family Thank You A special thanks to my children and grandchildren who made my 80th birthday celebration special. Thanks to all my friends and family who helped me celebrate, and for the cards, phone calls and gifts. God bless you all. Virgil Matthias HCC Dean s List WATERLOO Hawkeye Community College announces the Dean's List for the Fall Semester. The Dean's List is official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students. To make the Dean s List, an individual must be a full-time student and successfully complete 12 or more credits in the Fall or Spring Semesters with a semester GPA of 3.50 or better for courses taken at Hawkeye. The following students are on the Dean's List for the Fall Semester: Readlyn: Brandon Ackerman; Katlin Armbrecht; Amy Kohl; Zachery Kuhlmann; Austin Matthias; Christopher Thurm Fairbank: Dera Burreson; Nathan Conner; Kimberly Cross; Nathan Dvorak; Kayla Even; Alicia Grover; Alexander Mahoney; Caitlynne Woods THANK YOU To those people sitting near me at St Matthews, the Readlyn First Responders, and the Tripoli Ambulance Crew, thank you very much for your services on Sunday, February 7. Erwin Koschmeder JF REMODELING LLC Home Remodeling - Concrete Work Additions & Decks - Kitchen & Bath Remodels Roofing - Windows - Doors jason_franck@hotmail.com Readlyn (319) The personal touch providing your telecommunications since FIber-TO-The- PremISe City-completed Rural-being constructed GIGAbIT COmmunITy In 2016 Offering: Telephone - Special Features-Long Distance Internet (broadband) Digital Television LG Television Sales Celebrating 108 Years of LOCAL Service Wartburg Dean's List WAVERLY, IA -- Wartburg College has recognized 489 students who were named the 2015 Fall Term Dean's List. Those honored from this area include: Riley Woods and Danielle Gordon, both of Fairbank. The list cites students who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the term. Four of the five course credits must be graded with a traditional letter grade. Wartburg students take four courses during Fall Term, which runs from September to December. Wartburg, a four-year liberal arts college internationally recognized for community engagement, enrolls 1,537 students. Wartburg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and named after the castle in Germany where Martin Luther took refuge disguised as a knight during the stormy days of the Reformation while translating the Bible from Greek into German. Send news of your club, organization or church to the Readlyn Chronicle at: ReadlynChronicle@ gmail.com news to: ReadlynChronicle@gmail.com

4 Page 4 Readlyn Chronicle Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Linda McCarty Barb Sowers Nancy Lockard Memorial Cash Donations In Memory of Raymond Brinkman Roger & Marlys Deterding $10.00 Family of Raymond Jim Brinkman $20.00 In Memory of Jo Ann Meihost Marlene Kuker $10.00 Roger & Marlys Deterding $10.00 Gary & Barb Buhr $10.00 Larry & Carol Strottman $10.00 Robert & Barbara Meyer $ 5.00 Ken & Barb Sowers $10.00 Ron & Judy Leistikow $10.00 In Memory of Elaine Matthias Gary & Barb Buhr $10.00 Memorial Book Donations In Memory of Jo Ann Meihost Day Dreamers by Emily Winfield Martin from Trent & Nancy Lockard. Nana in the City by Lauren Castillo and Where s the Fairy by Nick Harris from Dean & Lois Buhr. Re: Donations Donations have enriched the Readlyn Community Library's collection throughout the years. Through donors, the library has added materials which could not have been purchased otherwise. Donations to the Readlyn Community Library are lasting gifts to our community and for all who use the library. Thank you for your generosity A nurse from the Visiting Nurses Association comes to the library on the first Tuesday of each month for basic nail care, health assessments, teaching and referrals for seniors who need assistance with foot care. The cost is $20. Call for an appointment. Free Device Workshop Where: Readlyn Community Library When: Thursday, February 25th Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Learn how wireless solutions can enhance your life and discover all the fancy tricks your various devices can do. This workshop is open to all bring your friends and any brand of device. Join us and U.S. Cellular to help understand how to get the most out of your devices, receive customization tips and tricks, and determine which apps are right for you. What s new at the library.. Because Your Mommy Loves You by Andrew Clements, When a little boy and his mom go camping, minidisasters abound, and there are lots of opportunities for Mom to step in and fix everything. But instead, with a loving touch, this mommy shows her child ways to do things for himself, going far to encourage her child s independence. Prince Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold is one of our newest Early Readers where you can join Fly Guy on a fairytale adventure! Pete the Cat: Cavecat Pete by James Dean, has Pete living happily among the dinosaurs. He s friends with everyone, but when Pete organizes a picnic with all his friends, and some herbivores and carnivores can t seem to get along, it s up to Cavecat Pete to show them that they can all have fun together! Little Cat s Luck by Marion Dane Bauer is a Newbery Honor Winner. When a golden leaf teases Patches, dancing just out of reach, the little house cat can t resist. So away she goes chasing the leaf out into the great wide world, on a journey her heart tells her she must follow. Beyond the Silence by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse is a new Christian Fiction selection. Lillian Porter has always wanted to fulfill her mother s dreams of going west, so when she hears about a nanny position in Angels Camp, California, she defies her grandfather and takes a chance on a new future. But she quickly wonders if she made the right choice. Murky rumors swirl around Woodward Colton, her new employer, but the gossip doesn t match the man Lillian comes to know. Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf is a masterful, intelligent and thought-provoking thriller. Sarah Quinlan s husband, Jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar on their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. The case rocked the small farm town of Penny Gate, Iowa, where Jack was raised, and for years Jack avoided returning home. But when his beloved Aunt Julia is in an accident, hospitalized in a coma, Jack and Sarah are forced to confront the past that they have long evaded. Unlimited Access is a nonfiction view inside the Clinton White House. Hailed as the book the Clinton s tried to kill. With a new foreword by Ronald Reagan s son, Michael, author Gary Aldrich details his time as a regularly appointed agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Dept. of Justice, charged with the security clearances of those working in the White House. Coffee, Cards and Conversation Join your friends at the library on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, a home baked treat and a friendly hand of cards. We will sponsor Coffee, Cards and Conversation every Wednesday morning through the month of April. Come and join us! New DVDs this month Hotel Transylvania 2 Woodlawn Goosebumps Everest Bridge of Spies Spectre - Color Us Creative Do you love coloring with your children or grandchildren? Would you like to be a part of one of the trendiest new library programs? Would you like to try your hand at some of the new coloring designs? If you answered yes to any of these questions, call at the Readlyn Community Library to register for our second adult coloring session on Saturday, February 27th at 1:00 p.m. We provide colored pencils, gel pens and 2 pages from adult coloring books. No registration fee, unless you would like to keep your box of colored pencils, gel pens, or additional book pages. Registration assures that we have enough supplies for the entire group. Introduction to Zentangle Class Thursday March 6:00 Zentangle 101: Discover the exciting world of Zentangle! This art form is fun, easy to learn, and relaxing. No art experience is necessary! You will learn the origins of Zentangle and complete at least one tile in class. $25 Class Fee includes kit of quality Zentangle tools. Please Pre-Register. Taught by Barb Sowers, CZT I look forward to sharing this beautiful art form with you! Get Zen-Spired! Only Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZT) are authorized / qualified to offer official Zentangle classes, workshops and supplies

5 Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Readlyn Chronicle Page 5 Readlyn Community Happenings Bremer County Cattlemen hold annual banquet The Bremer County Cattlemen held their annual banquet with a prime rib dinner at the 4-H building in Waverly on Sunday, February 7. Mandy Even of Fairbank was crowned 2016 Bremer County Beef Queen at the banquet. Mandy is the daughter of John and Kerry Even. She is an active member of the Rainbow Clovers 4-H Club and involved in FFA and PALS. Mandy helps her father and grandfather with their beef cattle herd. Mandy is a junior at Wapsie Valley High School. Dwight Hinrichs of Tripoli was awarded 2016 Cattleman of the year. After a long career as a dairyman, Dwight has operated a cattle finishing operation for the last several years. He has been active in the community and assisting at the Bremer County Fair. Please congratulate Dwight when you see him. The banquet concluded with an auction of trophies and Jackets for winners of beef classes at the Bremer County Fair. The Bremer County Cattlemen would like to thank bidders and purchasers of trophies for their support. Happy 90th Birthday Janice Heineman March 16 Cards Welcome to: P.O. Box 123 Deadline for the March 30 Readlyn Chronicle is: 5 PM Thurs., March 17 Readlyn Firefighter s Association Annual Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday, March 6, 2016 Center Inn, Main St. Readlyn, Iowa Serving 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Take Outs Available) Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Sausage Patties, Rinderwurst, French Toast, Cinnamon Rolls, Toast, Juice, Coffee, Milk. Freewill Donation at Door All proceeds will be used towards funding the betterment of The Readlyn Volunteer Fire Department. Dwight Hinrichs (left) is the 2016 Cattleman of the Year. He is shown with Bremer County Cattlemen President Steve Brase. HOME & AUTO BUSINESS CROP & FARM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The 2016 Bremer County Beef Queen is Mandy Even. SPECIALS: First Friday of Every Month, Fish & Shrimp, 11 AM-4 PM, $8; Fish & Shrimp Buffet, 4-8 PM, $10 Other Fridays, Cook s Choice all day. Mondays, $2 Maid-rites Tuesdays, $1.25 Hamburgers Wednesdays, $1.50 Tacos Thursdays, $2 Tenderloins Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30 AM to Closing; Sun. 1 PM to Closing PANTHER LANES Restaurant Bar Bowling Russell & Jessica Novak Hwy. 93 W, Tripoli THE ACCEL GROUP INTEGRATED INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Waverly Cedar Falls Denver (800) Thank you for your continued support, it is greatly appreciated!

6 Page 6 Readlyn Chronicle Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Wapsie Valley Future Farmers of America Guest speaker, Jacob Hunter, motivated the student body to live to serve not only for service week, but to continue their positive actions after! Wapsie Valley FFA gives back to communities By Kassidy Kuhlmann, Chapter President and Gabby Power, Chapter Reporter Do those people really not get to eat? Can I share my food with them? Wapsie Valley student Giulia Rossi learned very quickly what the real world was like on the 11th of December. Her reaction was fairly similar to students throughout the gym, that is, the students that were under the impression that they would be receiving a meal that day at lunch. Starting in August, FFA members Gabby Power, Kassidy Kuhlmann, Baylee Kleitsch, and Emily Martins developed a Living to Serve Plan after attending the Washington Leadership Conference. Dylan Lampe soon joined forces after he attended the World Food Prize. Under the guidance of their FFA advisor, Mrs. Ellen Doese, and with the assistance of many people along the way, a Living to Serve project was formulated. The plan included an assembly on Monday the 7th where all high school students met in the auditorium. Wapsie Valley High School welcomed a guest speaker Mr. Jake Hunter, from the World Food Prize, in an effort to promote the services the students will be performing on the 8th and 9th. Mr. Hunter shared with students his own personal experience with helping those who were in need of resources that Fairbank, Iowa Looking for people who are young at heart and wanting to let someone else deal with the day to day. Bring your home to our home. Stop in and check us out anytime. One bedrooms, and a two bedroom available now starting at $1632. Check us out on Facebook, or our website or contact us at , parkviewassistedliving@hotmail.com Megan Biretz and half the freshmen class played games The other half of the freshmen class prepared food boxes at Country View Care Center. at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 7 are available in the Cedar Valley and inspired students to act out a few hours of helping to benefit others. The next two days Wapsie Valley High school students were given the opportunity to serve the Cedar Valley at four different locations. The seniors assisted at the Salvation Army during their Toys for Tots program by stocking, carrying, and helping the needy pick out Christmas gifts for their children. At the Salvation Army on the second day, the sophomores packed up the Toys for Tots campaign for its next location. Through the help at the Salvation Army, Christmas assistance was provided to over 800 children. The Juniors helped at the Cedar Valley Boys and Girls Club by cleaning, painting, and organizing. The Boys and Girls Club is a program for over 90 kids in the area. Half of the freshmen visited Country View Care Center where they were able to impact over 30 people by spending time with them. Puzzles and games like Bingo were enjoyed by everyone at the center. The other half of Freshmen worked at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank where they sorted donated food and provided food assistance and affected the lives of over 2,500 people. The most shocking part? Each class provided service to these organizations for about 2 hours and were able to provide that big of Wapsie Valley st Semester Honor Roll *4.0 for the semester **3.5 for the semester 7th Grade: Blayde Bellis, Grace Imbrogno, Asa Kelley, Johnathan Kerns, Kaylee Kleitsch, Annabelle Knapp*, Kiana Lortz*, Colin O'Donnell, Ethan Oltrogge*, Kobe Risse, Trevor Sauerbrei*, Macey Schmit*, Courtney Schmitz, Brody Stark, Cody Wilke*, Dallas Wittenburg*, Camryn Wolfe 8th Grade: Viktoria Anderson, Kaci Beesecker, Morgan Biretz*, Tanner Blaylock, Hannah Eitzenhefer, Amelia Garber*, Cayle Huebner*, Gavin Hyde*, Samantha Kane*, Traeton Kaufman, Melody Kayser, Hannah Miller*, Cole Neil, Kennadi Neil, Bradly Pierce, Andruw Powell, Reily Richards, Paige Robinson, Katie Sauerbrei, Samantha Schnor, Emma Silva*, Elsie VanDaele*, Reese Welcher 9th Grade: Magen Biretz, Cassidy Brunscheon**, Izabella Burkhardt, Grant Grober, Maria Hammitt*, Sadie Harford, Mikenna Joerger, Abram Kemps, Hayley Kleinheksel, Mekyley Klenzman, Kaleb Krall, Trystan Lampe, Julia LaRue**, Lydia Martins, Karissa Michael, Erin Riordan, Jacob Risse**, Evie Roberts, Nolan Rochford, Tanner Sauerbrei**, Kinley Saulsberry, Carley Schmit**, Austin Warnke*, Tyler Wolfe 10th Grade: Sean Banger, Mitchel Bartels, Ashley Gonzales, Britney Hershey, Erika Jeanes*, Maria Kayser, Carson Kerns, Jacob an impact. On Friday the 11th, a poverty meal was hosted during lunch after the students had seen first-hand some of the daily struggles faced by people in the area. This was something very different than what Wapsie Valley students had experienced before. Upon entering the lunchroom, students were randomly handed a color and were asked to sit in the corresponding area. The color of the card determined the fate of their next meal and they were seated in about the same percentages of the three classes in the world. 15% of students sat at the high income tables, 35% at middle income, and 50% at low income, on the floor. Gabby, Kassidy, Baylee, Emily, and Dylan gave a presentation including the daily lives of these people and even stories of real life people whose class may have been altered by their changing lives. Following the presentation, students were given one of three food options depending on where they were seated. A high class meal, prepared by the Wapsie Valley foods class, school lunch, or nothing. Wapsie Valley students acted quickly. Many of the people on the floor shared their frustrations and argued about the fairness of the experience before realizing, this actually happens in today s world. The students that received meals begged to share them with their classmates sitting on the floor until they were reminded that in real life, it wasn t that easy. After students had developed a form of empathy for the low class people of the world, Wapsie Valley students were reminded of just how lucky they were, and the low class students were served school lunch. As students continued eating they were reminded of how many people can be affected from service from a single person as they watched a presentation of pictures of themselves from the past week. Following lunch, students were given little key charms with a saying attached that read, You hold the key to making a change in the world. Many students shared their thoughts after and gave thanks for bringing awareness of the problems in the world back to Wapsie Valley as well as providing guidance for them to learn what it means to live to serve. If anyone is interested in assisting at any of the volunteer organizations or in any further details of the service project, they can contact the Wapsie Valley Agriculture Department at Kuhlmann, Madison Landsgard, Charlotte Lundberg, Brandi Marticoff, Riley McDaniel, Cameron O Donnell**, Donald Schmit**, Colin Schrader, Benjamin Weepie, Jackson Willey, Austin Wittenburg* 11th Grade: Christian Baumgartner, Abigail Buzynski**, Andrew Buzynski*, Kailee Delagardelle, Mandy Even, Brittany Garbes, Holly Haberman, Breanna Hakeman, Jacob Hammitt, Lakin Joerger**, Jordan Kalenske, Meghan Kleitsch*, Jaden Kuethe, Hallie Little, Samuel Lundt, Alec Marticoff**, Abigail McClain, Delaney Mohlis, Hanna Risse, Natalie Risse**, Samantha Rohlfsen, Anna Sauerbrei**, Taylan Sauerbrei**, Benjamin Schmitz*, Malena Silva, Jordan Suhr, Grant Weepie*, Dayten Wittenburg** 12th Grade: Kyla Billington, Brianne Bockholt*, Jarod Bodensteiner, Jacob Boevers, Isaac Brownell*, Lindsey Buhr, Courtney Dinsdale**, Madeline Garber*, Luke Gnewuch*, Tyler Haberman*, Jacob Harks**, Ben Huebner, Brandon Hyde*, Parker Kerns*, Baylee Kleitsch*, Dylan Lampe, Rachel Lanigan*, Sidney Larson, Emily Martins, Morgan McGarvey, McKenna Meinecke*, Austin Mitchell, Tanner Mohlis, Alexis Morse, Reegan Platte, Gabrielle Power**, Peyton Schares*, Austin Shepherd*, Kimberlyn Sommerfeldt, Timothy Warnke*, Haley Weepie*, Colin Wheeler, Collin Woods**

7 Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Readlyn Chronicle Page 7 Jacob Joerger, Rylan Duffy, Sean Banger, and the sophomore class helped box up the Toys for Tots campaign at the Salvation Army. Malena Silva, Anna Sauerbrei, Abby McClain, and the junior class helped clean at the Cedar Valley Boys and Girls Club. Bryce Ackerman, McKenna Meinecke, and the senior class also assisted at the Salvation Army. During the poverty meal, students were separated into three random groups of low, middle, and high class. The low class, as pictured, were seated on the floor. FREEWILL DONATION DOOR PRIZES! Spaghetti Dinner FERTILIZING WEED CONTROL AERATING THATCHING SEEDING MOWING TUESDAY, MARCH 8 5:30-6:30 PM in the Wapsie SR/JR High Multipurpose Room MENU INCLUDES: Spagh i, Garlic Bread, L uce Salad, Homemade D erts Proceeds to help fund the music department activities. Pops Concert begins at 7:00 pm Admission: Adults $5, Students $3, 4 & under free

8 Page 8 Readlyn Chronicle Wednesday, February 24, 2016 News from Community Lutheran School No Greater Love Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 In the month of February we are all surrounded by many pleasant things that remind us of love such as hearts, chocolates, flowers and oh yes, those witty conversation hearts. Here at school our students exchange Valentines and quite possibly some goodies to show their appreciation for each other. It s during this time of year that we are really reminded to love. However, we hope and pray that for our students and all others; loving thy neighbor is a day-to-day occurrence and not just a month long event. Loving your friends can be a challenge; especially when considering we live in a world full of sin. However, because Christ demonstrated the greatest love by dying on the cross, we are all able to spread His great love. Some 1st and 2nd graders are enjoying the Valentine's Day photo booth. During the first week in February, Community Lutheran students exhibited love by celebrating a Red Out week. This week was dedicated to helping the American Heart Association and raising awareness in our students about heart health, exercise and nutrition. Unfortunately, due to the weather, we missed two days of school this week but we were still able to have lots of fun. The students got to enjoy dress-up days including; sweats day (everyone got to wear their sweats so we could exercise throughout the day), 100-year-old day (the students dressed like a 100-year-old), and lastly, the students got to wear their AHA red shirts on Friday to show their support for the cause. During the Red Out week our students raised funds totaling $1550 for the American Heart Association. We pray that God helps this organization in their research and may He heal and comfort those with heart problems. A milestone event that also happened during Red Out week was the school year s 100th day of school! The students and staff celebrated by dressing as 100 year olds and there were many believable costumes! Many had gray hair, bow ties, suspenders and even walkers! Some other fun things the students did were; sharing 100 pieces of snacks with their peers, building something out of 100 objects such as toothpicks, legos, etc. and also, they made portraits of themselves as 100-year-olds. It was definitely a fun day for all! The next week our teachers held the final parent/teacher conferences for the year. For parents, it is always a joy to see how your student(s) progress throughout the year. Furthermore, for our staff it is important to keep our parents involved so that we can all work as a team to nurture and develop our students. There are always some special things that happen at conferences and whether it is praying with your student s teacher or having your son or daughter lead their own conference, we hope all of our parents appreciated the reports. Also, we want to thank our teachers for putting in the extra time and effort to organize the conferences. Valentine s week was full of showing our friends love and appreciation. During this week our students completed Iowa Basic Skills tests and so it was only fitting to end the week with all kinds of parties and treats! Many of the students made unique and creative Valentine s boxes that they used during their Valentine exchanges. It was great to see how creative these boxes were and we want to thank all the families for helping their student(s). We also want to thank those families who prepared for or attended a Valentine s party. There were wonderful crafts, treats, face painting and even a Valentine s photo booth! We appreciate your help in spreading some love for Valentine s Day! Also, a celebration in the community that promotes love and helping others was the Annual Keep Your Heart in Readlyn Valentines Ball. Every year, we receive funds from this wonderful event to help our school. First, we want to thank the committee and the Readlyn Community Club who organizes this event. We appreciate your willingness to not only help CLS but the whole community. Thank you for spreading love generously. Secondly, we want to thank Chris Forsyth, who handcrafted a jewelry cabinet for this event. The cabinet was Community Lutheran s donation to the ball and our way of giving back to this amazing event that has helped us so much in the past. Another event that we hoped would encourage our students to show love was the classroom coin war. This was a competition between each classroom to see who could raise the most funds for a program called All For Books. This is a program that goes on during our school book fair, which will be held February 22 through March 4. This year s book fair is themed Feelin Groovy Book Fair; Peace, Love & Jesus. Come and check it out! The All For Books program helps us raise funds for our classroom libraries. It is important to build our classroom libraries with books that spike interest in our students and encourages them to read. Although it was a coin war we hope our students learned how essential it is to help their peers through reading and books. Lastly, we are very excited for our students to continue spreading Christ s love. They will have many upcoming opportunities such as during Lutheran Schools Week and while signing What a Friend We Have In Jesus at both the St. Paul and Immanuel churches. Not only is it important for our students to show love to thy neighbor but it is important for all of us. Because of Christ, our greatest friend, we have been shown the greatest love of all. The CLS boys basketball team is enjoying themselves at the post-season party. The Pre-K/K classroom enjoyed dressing up on the 100th day of school. Reagan, Kali and Hazel enjoyed some special snacks on the 100th day of school.

9 Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Readlyn Chronicle Page 9 Business Sponsor Spotlight The Accel Group more than just an insurance agency Gone are the days of the one-man storefront on Main Street where Mr. Jones or Mr. Smith sold your family auto and life insurance. Today, The Accel Group has become a one-stop shop for a variety of business and individual insurance and financial needs. The Accel Group and its 37 employees in the Cedar Valley is at the forefront of industry changes. It has evolved into a resource for business, personal, and agribusiness insurance; for financial services and retirement plans; employee benefits; human resource assistance; and yes, wellness initiatives. Still with a personal touch. The agency was formed in 1936 by Leslie J. Young and has grown and evolved over the last 75 + years into a full-service agency serving the Cedar Valley and beyond. President and Partner Mike Byl says The Accel Group is a partnership of specialists, not generalists, working with entrepreneurs, executives and individuals who care about people and want a strong, integrated relationship with their partners. Its mission is to "capitalize on opportunities and offer custom solutions designed to accelerate your success. "We looked at our customers and asked how we could assist them by providing additional services other than the ones we are providing today," Byl said. "We are more than your business insurance specialists. In recent years, we've done a lot of human resource consulting, worked with loss control issues, developed wellness plans, and worked with individuals to develop a complete home, auto, and life plan that works for them and their family. Just thinking outside the box on how we can be a total solution." The Accel Group spends a lot of time getting to know its clients, not only in terms of how much a building or home should be insured for, but also to understand what your client does and what keeps them up at night then offering a solution to help them rest easier. The company is also very focused on community involvement, both as an agency and its employees. "We have a lot of employees who participate throughout the Cedar Valley, including the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, Waverly Chamber/Main Street, Cedar Falls Main Street, Cedar Valley Soccer Association, Cedar Valley Sports Commission, North Star Community Services, Junior Achievement, W-SR Schools, Cedar Falls Community Schools, Denver Schools, and many others, Byl said. An event put on by the agency, The Accel Triathlon, is known for promoting health, wellness, and volunteerism while raising funds for community causes. The third annual Accel Triathlon, held at George Wyth State Park, will take place this year on Sunday, June 12. "The Accel Group is consistently working to look out for our clients, to provide for you, to protect you. We're constantly looking for how we can do more for you. The Accel Advantage` was created with history rich in helping others for over 75 years. For more information on how The Accel Group can help you or your business accelerate your success, visit their website at: Thanks to FFA For the past several years, the Poor Farm Foundation has utilized the FFA groups from Wapsie Valley and Waverly-Shell Rock to help spruce up our buildings and grounds. This past year about students helped in the spring. Jobs they completed were brush trimming, tree trimming, moving brush, picking up trash, pulling weeds, inside and outside painting, and just doing what needed to be done. The PFF appreciates all of this fine work completed by these fine youth. Thanks also to Ellen Doese and Dave Carlson, the instructors of these two fine organizations. Submitted by Ron Leistikow news to: ReadlynChronicle@gmail.com Pictured left to right are scholarship winners Kassidy Kuhlmann, Ben Huebner and Emily Martins. Bremer County Corn/Soybean Growers hold annual banquet One hundred twenty-one members attended the Banquet held on Jan. 27 at the Center Inn in Readlyn, Iowa. After a delicious meal was served by Sunrise Catering, President Steve Mummelthei introduced Mark Lenius who explained our Sponsorship program and goals of our Association. A huge thank you to the following businesses for being sponsors as of this writing: Channel Seeds, Roach Farms, Mummelthei Seed Inc., Pioneer Seed, the ACCEL group, Farm Credit Services of American, Schneider Milling, CropWise Consulting LLC, First National Bank, and Readlyn and Tripoli Savings Bank. Flint Hills Resources sponsored the meal for the banquet. After the secretary and treasurer s reports, Jeff Reynolds of Sumner presented $400 scholarships to the following applicants: Stone Schmudlach, son of Wade and Donna of Tripoli, graduating from Waverly- Shell Rock this spring, and will attend Iowa State University next fall to study Agricultural Biology. Ben Huebner, son of Rick and Janet Huebner of Readlyn, graduating from Wapsie Valley this spring and will attend Hawkeye Community College this fall to study Ag Power Technology. Lindsey Meyer, daughter of Mike and Laurie Meyer of Sumner will graduate this spring from Sumner-Fredericksburg and will attend the University of Iowa this fall to study Speech and Hearing Science. Emily Martins, daughter of Doug and Janice Martins of Fairbank will graduate from Wapsie Valley and plans to attend Hawkeye Community College this fall and then go on to Iowa State to study Agriculture Science. Katelin Pagel, daughter of Marty and Beth Pagel of Sumner will graduate this spring from Sumner-Fredericksburg and plans to attend Hawkeye Community College this fall to study Ag Business. Kassidy Kuhlmann, daughter of Tom and Karen Kuhlmann of Tripoli will graduate this spring from Wapsie Valley and plans on attending Iowa State University to study Agricultural Education. At least two paragraphs could be written about each of these students accomplishments and about their activities in 4-H, FFA, and their volunteering in local community projects, church involvement and the goals each of them have to going forward with their education and serve fellow citizens in the Agriculture field. The scholarship committee agreed that they all will be an asset to the future of Agriculture. Speaker for the evening was Carl Babler of Atten/Babler Commodities of Galena, IL. Carl spoke about the recent prices of all commodities and how they relate to each other. He used examples of oil, steel, coal, gas, lumber, corn and soybeans. The prices of each seem to change worldwide as we use them all and demand or lack of it causes change in value. Farmers need to use financial planning when buying and selling products. Everyone enjoyed his presentation. The meeting was adjourned and closed with a drawing of door prizes consisting of ethanol certificates, toy tractors and tickets to the Iowa Corn 300 race in Newton, Iowa. Quality Distributors, Inc. BRIAN L. MEYER, C.C.A. Distributors of P.O. Box Main Street Liquid Fertilizers Bus Cell Fax: qualdist@netins.net Fertilizer & Chemical Sales, Soil Testing & Custom Application

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11 Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Readlyn Chronicle Page 11 Poor Farm display at Denver Library This year, the Denver Public Library has featured displays from many different businesses and organizations in the Denver and Bremer County area. During January and February, the library is hosting an exhibit created by members of the Poor Farm Foundation. The exhibit features pictures, stories, and artifacts from the former county home site. The public can see some of the tools and cooking utensils used by the residents who lived in the facility during its operation. The Poor Farm Foundation, which is managed and directed by a Board of Directors drawn from each township in Bremer County, is dedicated to making people aware of the role this facility played in our county history. The foundation has worked to restore the home and farm buildings and has hosted many events at the site. The foundation has made the site available to many organizations, community groups, and private individuals for various activities and private events. Be sure to stop by the Denver Library to view this informative display through the month of February. For more information on the Poor Farm Foundation, visit their website at Mary Buls and Corrinne Meyer from the Poor Farm Foundation work on a display at the Denver Public Library. Bob Tiedt Drainage 1509 Horton Rd., Waverly (319) Farmers Co-op 223 E. 1st St. (319) Farmers Savings Bank 103 3rd St., Frederika, IA (319) Fettkether Fertilizer Co. LLC 7634 N. Ordway Rd., Dunkerton, IA (319) or Cell (319) Innovative Ag Services 319 W. 1st St., Oran (319) Liddle-Ebert Ltd. - Randy & Dee Liddle Farm Drainage 1196 Hilton Ave., Plainfield, IA (319) (319) Monsanto Dekalb/Asgrow - Dave Wheeler, 8234 E. Marquis Rd., Fairbank, IA (319) Mycogen Seeds - Nick Tiedt 2546 Viking Ave. Fairbank, IA Nick Tiedt (319) Cal Kuker (319) Precision Planting - Mike Heineman th St. (319) PRime Ag Services - Channel Seedsmen Brian Pottebaum (515) Steve Rathe (319) Quality Distributors, Inc. - Brian Meyer 101 Main St. (319) Ag Resources R&R Drainage LLC Randy and Linda Bast, Jesup, Iowa (319) Readlyn Farm Automation Co. Burton Thies (319) ; (319) Readlyn Vet. Association th St. (319) Rock On Wheels Roger Wheeler (319) Randy Wheeler (319) Smidt Crop Management, Inc. Thomas B. Smidt, President 303 North 2nd St. PO Box 594, Greene (641) or cell (641) smidtcrp@iowatelecom.net Spring Center Farm Pioneer - Dean Buhr 2034 Vintage Ave., Sumner, IA (563) (319) Stine/LG Seeds - Greg Matthias th St. (319) Stokes Welding th St., Janesville (319) Cell: (319) Triple S Prairie Seeding LLC Terrace Ave., Clarksville (319) Weeds On Fire Custom Application LLC - Dan Wedemeier, Owner Dan at (319) Elton at (319) Wittenburg Truck Line, Inc. 117 Malone Ave. (319) Attorneys and Realtors Dillon Law, P.C. - Patrick B. Dillon Attorney at Law 209 E. 1st Street Sumner, IA (563) Fax: (563) patdillon@50674law.com Foundation Realtors - Louie Hartman, Agent, Readlyn (319) Dick Harms, Broker (319) Joe Leehy Broker Associate (319) joe@sulenticfischels.com 3510 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA Tel: (319) Fax: (319) Auto Sales and Repair Del s Auto Repair Inc Piedmont Ave. (319) Larry s Skelly Inc. 430 E. 1st St. (319) Wolff s Service 229 Main St. (319) Farmers Coop Service & Repair th St. (319) Become a sponsor and have your business recognized on this page! ReadlynChronicle@gmail.com, or call Ron Leistikow at (319) Kurt R. Leistikow - Attorney at Law 4817 University Ave. STE. D Cedar Falls, IA (319) kurt@llollc.net Stumme & Epley Law Office, PLLC Lawrence A. Stumme Jr. & Ethan D. Epley, Attorneys 171 E. Main, Denver, IA Phone: (319) Building and Repairs Edgeton Hardware & Repair 5104 Main St., Oran (319) James Electric Electrical Contracting No job too small! JF Remodeling 105 Highland Ave., PO Box 94 (319) Meyer Construction 1781 Viking Ave., Sumner, IA (888) Or: (319) Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. 125 W. 1st St. (319)

12 Page 12 Readlyn Chronicle Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Pearls of Wisdom By Pastor Mark Lund St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church Keep the Faith The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. (Genesis 2:15) The word translated from the original Hebrew (transliterated as Shamar ) into English as keep was used by God many times throughout the Old Testament. He used it when He made His Covenant with Abraham: And God said to Abraham, As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. (Genesis 17:9) It s also the same word the Lord used throughout the Torah to refer to Israel s duty to keep His commandments: You shall follow my rules and keep my statutes and walk in them. I am the LORD your God. (Leviticus 18:4) A lot of people incorrectly imagine that God is making these demands of His people because He is needy, like a clingy boyfriend or something. The truth is, God doesn t need us to be faithful to Him. He doesn t need anything. He isn t depending on us. Our neighbor, on the other hand, certainly does have needs. He definitely is depending on us. In dealing with the Israelites, God was very concerned that His people keep the commandments not only for their own good, but for the good of their children, that they might know Him and live long in the land He was giving them (Deuteronomy 4:9-10, Exodus 20:12). Likewise, God set Adam in the garden as the manager, and gave him the command not to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil not only for Adam s sake, but for Eve s and all of creation s sake. From Scripture, and from our own experience, it is plain to see that the way in which we manage the life God has given us has repercussions not only for us, but for everyone around us. The way we live today reverberates down through the generations. Ultimately, everyone who has faith in God, has faith because the Lord s Word was handed down faithfully to them by previous generations. Likewise, those who model a responsible stewardship of God s creation do so in almost every case because they witnessed someone modeling it for them. Having faithful Christian role models, especially in the home, is more important than we know. Researchers have found that the way in which parents model faith in God has a tremendous impact on the faith practices of their children as they become adults. Notre Dame Professor Christian Smith, a prolific BOB tiedtdrainage.com 1509 Horton Road Waverly, IA Helping Hands Clothing Closet 2029 Viking Ave. Hwy. V56 - Sumner Hours: Tuesdays, 9-11 AM Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM First Saturday of the month 9-11 AM Brief application required; providing FREE clothing to those in need author and one of the leading Sociologists of Religion, in an interview about his research published for Resources for American Christianity, said that not only does faithful religious practice of parents tend to lead to the same in their children, but parents influence on their children s beliefs and practices doesn t seem to wane much as their children reach the teenage years and beyond. He said, A lot of parents think that they don t matter anymore once their kid hits teenage years, but their influence still has a huge impact on their children, for better or worse. Parents have a lot of responsibility for the religious beliefs and practices of their children, even when they pass beyond the teenage years. This is by God s design. Our faith isn t just our faith. It is the faith of the church and the faith of our families. It is the faith of our fathers and the faith of future generations. Furthermore, our faith isn t limited in impact to what we simply profess to believe. Its true impact is felt when it is lived out every day. Even if people don t consider themselves very religious, they are still practicing a certain set of beliefs. They have a world view that shapes their priorities and activities which will inevitably influence their children s beliefs and behaviors. Good stewardship starts by recognizing that how we put our faith into practice matters not only to us, but to those around us and the generations to come. Therefore, good stewardship is about faithfully managing all of the good gifts God has given us and practicing our faith in such a way that we might hand the faith and the gifts on to the next generation intact and unbroken. A concrete way in which your family can practice this kind of good stewardship is setting aside time for devotions at home. While sitting around the kitchen table as a family, set aside a few minutes to read scripture and pray. Include the Lord s Prayer and Luther s morning or evening prayer from the Small Catechism, as well as prayer for each other and others in need. Using a devotional resource, such as Portals of Prayer, is helpful. Confess the Creed and recite the Ten Commandments. It may seem awkward at first, but once it becomes a habit, it will just be a normal part of your day. It will be a blessing not only for yourself, but for your children, and for their children, and for all your generations to come. That s how you Keep the faith. In Christ, Pastor We have a simple policy and philosophy here. We take care of our customers. 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