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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1977
Page
7
The Pirate Press lists Sallie White as Faculty Advisor Tim Verdon as Photo Advisor Tim Rooney as Editor and Ron Sampson as Assistant Editor for the school publication, detailing the roles behind the weekly issue.
Graettinger boys basketball began practice on November 14 under fourth-year coach Pete Hansen. The Pirates aim for another strong season after last year’s 21-1 finish and a substate loss to Palmer, with Wayne Van Veldhuizen assisting and a roster led by seniors Tim Rooney and Terry Masters among others.
The varsity wrestling team begins its season with a meet at G H S against Harris Lake Park at 6 30 PM on November 23. Teams and weights listed include Tom Brown 185 Joe Dykuizen 167 Tim Brown 155 Craig Iverson 145 Greg Crowley 138 Darrell Hoffman 132 Tom Poland 126 Mick Herke 119 Mike Jesperson 112 and forfeit 105 Tim Tindall 98. The piece also lists student bios and upcoming junior high cheer squads.
Graettinger junior varsity basketball edged Ayrshire J V 35 to 33 as Pirates overcame a slow start. Dave Petersen led scoring with 12 points, Pat Brobst 10, and rebounding topped by Dan Berven with 7.
Fifth graders share gratitude for family school teachers and care from parents. Notes highlight thanks for shelter food clothing health love and learning the authors include many names and moments of personal appreciation across multiple short statements.
Spiedel discusses how Palo Alto County faces growth against prime agricultural land. Of 90 percent agricultural land, most is cultivated with 10 percent in pasture and wildlife areas along rivers. Nonagricultural land is mostly roads, with limited towns. Growth has clustered in Emmetsburg, Graettinger, West Bend and Ruthven, raising questions about preserving prime farmland while expanding housing and infrastructure. Public meetings on land preservation are urged to answer key questions.
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