The Wright County Monitor

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The Wright County
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Clay Ellis
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Monitor
147th year Number 26
Thursday, June 30, 2016
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Economic development
working on wind and
housing projects
Kacey Ginn, editor
wrightcomonitor@gmail.com
Bryce
Davis,
economic
development director for Wright
County, came before the board of
supervisors on Monday in reference
to two projects that could impact
the area. First, he updated them on
a proposed solar/wind plant to be
located in the county, which would
be constructed by Juhl Energy out of
Minnesota.
“There are a couple communities
in Wright County that are pursuing
this,” Bryce said. If the project is
completed, it could provide income
for the communities that backed it
by selling the generated power. To
move forward, however, a feasibility
study has to be completed.
“What they look at is wind
speed, solar radiation… they look
at economic modeling, they look
at wetland and endangered species,
they look at a lot of different things
that concern a lot of different
organizations,” Davis said. The
study will also analyze whether the
plant will ultimately be profitable.
The City of Clarion last week
provided a $20,000 guaranty for
a loan to go toward the study.
“Hopefully we’ll sign the contracts
here within the next month,” Davis
said. At that point, they’ll proceed
with the feasibility study, which
could take several months, and
putting up the turbines would be
expected to take another eight or
nine months. “Then you’re on the
grid,” he said.
Next,
Davis
asked
the
supervisors to approve Resolution
2016-13, which would transfer
funds from the general basic account
for conceptual plans for a residential
housing project.
In 2014 the county funded a
study with Maxfield Research which
identified the county’s housing
needs. “We have demand for all
incomes, demand in all product
types, and demand in all Wright
County submarkets,” Davis said,
with the study estimating some 225
additional housing units needed.
With the interest rates and
financial resources available to the
Economic Development department,
Davis said it made sense for the
county to be moving forward on
housing. “If it financially made
sense for the private sector to do
this, the private sector would be
doing this,” he said. However, the
county will eventually liquidate their
share of the project and pass it on.
“The private entity [Wright County
Housing] will own and operate the
structures. Wright County Economic
Development will assist them with
the initial financing of it,” Davis
said. “Eventually there will be a
return on this money because they
will pay county taxes.”
The resolution was approved.
Next, the supervisors consulted
with Deb Lukes, drainage clerk, and
Dave Johnson, drainage attorney,
about an issue in DD#177. While
the supervisors act as trustees for
the districts and oversee repairs
and improvements, they don’t have
authority to enforce regulations.
However, they had been alerted to
a tile installation in the district that
discharged within one landowner’s
boundaries into a road ditch, which
are only meant to take surface water.
An adjacent landowner claimed the
tile was flooding out some of his
crop.
“I think it will be wise for
the board to determine what
communication to be sent to the
contractor for the lack of the
authority you have to enforce private
disagreements or issues. Then I think
we can offer to discuss it with them
more like a mediator than with any
kind of authority,” Johnson said.
In this case, a straightforward
answer would be for the first
landowner to hook the tile into the
county lateral that crosses his land.
The supervisors planned to write a
letter suggesting that solution.
Courtney Stewart with Wright
County Transit had the supervisors
review two contracts for the Eagle
Grove transit service, which is
subcontracted to Wright County.
One was a contract for 2015-2016,
which hadn’t been signed last year,
and the second was for 2016-2017.
Stewart said she had appeared
before the Eagle Grove city council
about the renewal. “They did make
reference to the fact that they may
possibly follow suit with Clarion
and hand over the contract,” Stewart
said. The county will receive a 30day notice if the city decides to do
so.
Stewart confirmed that Wright
County Transit would be expanding
weekday operating hours to 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. in Clarion. “We’ll have a
booth at the fair like last year and
hand out information,” she added.
The supervisors also approved
the county’s annual monetary
appropriations, this year amounting
to $19,413,901. The number
represents total budgeted amounts
for all departments, but not the
amount that is spent in a year,
since typical spending is less than
budgeted amounts.
From left to right: Chief Deputy Jeremy Hogrefe, Supervisor Stan Watne, Senator Dennis Guth, Early Childhood Iowa Director Michelle Walters,
Treasurer Peggy Schluttenhofer, Representative Terry Baxter, Supervisor Karl Helgevold, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Supervisor Rick Rasmussen,
County Engineer Adam Clemons, Building Director Andy Yackle, Auditor Betty Ellis, Assessor Shari Plagge, Sheriff Jason Schluttenhofer, and
Deputy Recorder Eric Russell.
Lt. Governor Reynolds visits county officials
Kacey Ginn, editor
On June 23, Iowa Lieutenant
Governor Kim Reynolds toured
the Wright County Courthouse and
discussed local issues with county
officials. State Senator Dennis Guth
and Representative Terry Baxter
were also present. The discussion
ranged from struggles finding
places for those who need mental
health care to funding for security
and transit improvements. Though
problems to be dealt with took the
biggest portion of the conversation,
Reynolds said visiting counties was
“by far, the best thing I get to do.…
Really it’s a great opportunity for us
to get feedback on what’s working
and what’s not.”
Sheriff Jason Schluttenhofer
described the difficulty of getting
approval to bring individuals to state
facilities for mental health care,
even when there is space available.
“It seems like the criteria changes
patient to patient,” he said. “The
biggest issue is finding beds.”
When it’s determined that a
person admitted to the hospital
needs mental health care, the
sheriff’s office takes charge of that
person. Meanwhile, space has to be
found for the patient, which might
take days. “We don’t have the staff
to have somebody sit two days at the
hospital,” Schluttenhofer said.
Reynolds said this was an issue
she’d heard referenced in several
counties, and said that most counties
were now utilizing a website
designed to find beds for patients,
which still needs improvements.
Supervisor Rick Rasmussen, a
board member for the Central Iowa
Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora,
had a related concern. Though the
facility has space to provide 10 new
beds, they haven’t been able to obtain
license for additional occupants
from the state. “We’re having to ship
people continually to other places
for three times the cost,” Rasmussen
said.
Reynolds took note to investigate.
“We need some more flexibility in the
system,” she said. “It’s a consistent
theme that I keep hearing.”
Andy
Yackle,
courthouse
building and grounds director, asked
Reynolds about the historic building
tax credit system. He’d been given
contrasting
information
from
different sources about whether
tax credits for building restoration
can be applied to public buildings.
“There’s a lot of public buildings out
there that could really benefit from
it,” Yackle said. Reynolds took note.
State Senator Dennis Guth asked
Reynolds about the governor’s
response to federal mandates to
allow transgendered persons to
use the school bathroom of their
choice.
Reynolds
responded
that gender identity has been
protected under Iowa Civil Rights
Commission since 2008, and that
the mandate was an overreach by
the federal government. “We need
to treat everybody with dignity and
respect—but should let individual
schools address it,” Reynolds said.
She said similar principles should
guide other regulations, and added
that the Waters of the United States
rule was another example of federal
overreach. “We need to be making
those decisions here in Iowa. There
needs to be local control,” she said.
“We know our constituents better.”
Michelle Walters with Early
Childhood Iowa emphasized to
Reynolds the importance of funding
for early childhood programs, and
also accessibility to services like
transportation in rural areas for
families. Reynolds agreed. “When
you have a more stable family unit, it
impacts everything that we do,” she
said.
On day two of the 3rd – 5th grade camp, campers got to try out kayaking.
Conservationists use kayaks as an unobtrusive way to monitor the health
of banks and streams.
Raejean Chapman reviews with the campers what they’ve learned about
riparian (parts of a bank or shore) zones and invasive species.
Kids also got to spend time playing and constructing forts in the wooded
area around the Lake Cornelia shelter.
Of course, a healthy measure of camp time was dedicated to fun and
crafts. The “dirt” part of “Dirt Diggers” was not lacking.
Little Miss and Mister crowning
to be held at Wright County Fair
By Kim Demory
egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net
Calling all little girls and boys
in Wright County between the ages
of four and seven. You’re invited
to be the contestants for the first
ever Little Miss and Mister Wright
County Fair contest.
The 2016 Fair Board is excited
to announce this new event that is
sure to add a whole new aspect of
fun to the Wright County Fair. For
decades, a Fair Queen and Fair
Princess have been crowned, but
little kids love to wear crowns...and
the fair, too. So they figured, why
not crown a Little Miss and Mister,
too.
“I wanted to be involved with
this because I thought it would be
a fun new addition to the fair that
everyone would enjoy. Also it is
another way to get the younger kids
excited about going to the fair and
becoming involved with all the
different fair activities the fair has
to offer,” said Jill Link, one of the
organizers of the event.
Sign-up for all contestants will
be held the evening of the event,
Wednesday, July 6, beginning at
6:45 p.m. at the fair board office.
The actual contest will be held on
the free stage after the recognition
of the Fair Parade Grand Marshal
which begins at 7:30 p.m.
The girl and boy crowned Little
Miss and Mister Wright County will
each receive a pack of ride tickets, a
goodie bag, and of course, a tiara/
crown complete with a sash.
“We are hoping that this year
will have a great turn out and
interest from the community that
we will be able to continue it and
make it an annual event,” added
Link.
If you have any questions,
please contact Paige Grandgeorge
at 319-330-1401 or Jill Link at 515835-1373.
Dirt Diggers camps – fun and learning in the great outdoors
Kacey Ginn, editor
During the summer, Lake
Cornelia is usually host to many
families enjoying the water. During
June, however, dozens more children
enjoyed getting to know the lake
in a unique way with Dirt Diggers
camps.
When Raejean Chapman first
started looking into doing a naturethemed camp three years ago, she
found it was cost-prohibitive to do
it by herself, but Wright County
Conservation offered to work with
her to make it happen. Chapman said
that conservationist Jake Schaben
had been a big help. “He filled in
some of the knowledge gaps,” she
said.
“Dirt Diggers 1.0” for kids in
kindergarten through second grade
took place June 14 – 16. Version 2.0
for third through fifth graders took
place June 21 – 23. In the latter,
campers learned about predator/
prey relationships, went fishing, saw
firsthand some of the environmental
differences between Lake Cornelia
and Elm Lake, and more.
“There’s no way you could do
this camp without my amazing
volunteers,” Chapman said. For the
last week of camp, those included
Chad Chapman, Athena Higgins,
Julie Schmidt, Erin Watkins, Tessa
Yackle, Kara Curry, Erica Lindaman,
Cindy Trainum, Bailey Walker, and
Sarah Kakacek.
Chapman said the main point of
the camp was to get kids outside. “We
can impact kids in our community
and county and hopefully get them
to love the great outdoors,” she said.
For more photos, check out the
Dirt Diggers’ Facebook page.
Page 2 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, June 30, 2016
Brenda Kapka, Kay Marker, and Lisa Lawson.
Hair Studio celebrates 25 years of business
Kacey Ginn, editor
On June 22, The Hair Studio on
Central Ave in Clarion celebrated
its 25th year in business. Operated
by Kay Marker with her sisterin-law, Brenda Kapka, and for
the last 10 years with the help of
Lisa Lawson, The Hair Studio was
recognized by the Clarion Chamber
for their dedication to the Clarion
community. “I couldn’t have done
it without Brenda and all of the gals
and my husband, Brian,” Marker
said.
Previously, Marker worked
at hair salons in Belmond and
elsewhere in Clarion. She took over
the building from hair stylist Judy
Lemon. “We changed the colors a
couple times. It used to be purple,”
Marker said.
Some of the work she enjoys
best includes styling for weddings
and events like Prom. It’s not her
favorite part, however. “I would
have to say the people. I just love
all the people. And it’s something
different all the time,” Marker said.
Kapka agreed. “Besides the
hair, I love that living in a small
community, you get to know our
customers really well. They’re like a
family, especially after 25 years.”
Though Lawson said she
enjoyed working with customers,
her co-workers are her favorite part
of The Hair Studio. “Brenda and
Kay are amazing people. They really
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Last Man Standing
Raymond takes no prisoners in final hours
In all my days growing up in they hadn’t been to the voting booth
Lennox Valley, I can’t remember a yet. Lennox residents were divided
day as tense as Thursday, August 20, into two precincts. Residents who
1998. Old-timers still say the tension lived within the “town” precinct voted
could match any moment in Valley in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist
Church. Raymond had mentioned on
history, before or since.
As Raymond began hour six several occasions the location held an
of the special edition of his daily unfair advantage for Mayor Bland,
show, “Renderings with Raymond,” who was a member there.
Folks who lived in the “country”
listeners continued to hang on to
his every word. One caller after precinct voted at the VFW, located on
another praised Cooper’s leadership Highway 11. Cooper never seemed to
as he stood up to the elite media and notice the same could be said about
government authorities who blocked the polling location of the country
precinct. You would be hard pressed
his way along every path.
Raymond had been hinting all to find a VFW member who wasn’t
day there would be a special surprise solidly in Raymond’s corner.
As was often the case, the two
during the sixth hour of the show, as
he welcomed a different guest at the veteran parsons took their time,
top of each hour. Guests had already enjoying the solace of conversation
included Farley Puckett, owner of the between close friends.
Jessie, waitress at the ‘brau for
local hardware store; Earl Goodman,
postal carrier and the first to longer than anyone could remember,
“nominate” Raymond for the mayor’s quizzed her customers. “Who do
office; Vera Pinrod, president of the you think the surprise guest will be,
Auburn Hat Society; Brother Jacob, padres?”
She called all the local clergymen
who left quickly after explaining
to Raymond that something had “padre,” except Brother Prather, who
suddenly come up five minutes into took exception to the colloquial tone.
his appearance as Cooper took his She had yet to settle on a nickname
hand, asking the young associate for Sarah Hyden-Smith.
“It’s not me,” quipped Father
pastor to pray a prayer of victory; and
Worley Fain, chaplain of the Lennox O’Reilly.
“Me, either,” added Pastor
Valley VFW.
Raymond asked Chaplain Fain Svendsen, “although my shadow,”
to prepare a prayer in advance, sarcastically referring to Brother
suggesting he might use one Cooper Jacob, “took advantage of the
had penned himself, but actually limelight for a brief moment this
came from his bedside “Book of morning.”
The three hushed as Raymond
Famous Prayers.”
“Dear Lord,” began Worley, “You began hour six of his show.
“Our guest for this hour needs no
know our struggle is not against flesh
and blood, but against the government introduction,” Raymond began. “I
authorities, against the powers that have on the phone none other than
be, against the forces of darkness, Dean Morris, who starred as Deke
and against the spiritual forces of McClellan in ‘Don’t Shoot Nellie!’
which is quite possibly the most
wickedness that surround us.”
Father O’Reilly and Lars memorable first-season episode of
Svendsen, senior pastor of Lennox ‘Walker, Texas Ranger.’”
“Good Lord,” sighed Father
Valley Lutheran Church, made a
habit of having a late lunch every O’Reilly.
“It sounds like you’re doing
Thursday afternoon at The Haufbrau.
As they dined on Reuben sandwiches mighty important work in Leonard
and sauerkraut, each sipped on his Valley,” began Morris. “Those folks
are sure lucky to have you on their
favorite brand of lite beer.
As did most businesses in the side.”
Cooper responded with words
Valley, the ‘brau played “Renderings
with Raymond” on the sound system that seemed totally authentic to his
as diners enjoyed their meals. As listeners, “I’m humbled.”
The part-time celebrity was on
Chaplain Fain began his prayer, the
clergymen almost spit beer from their and gone within three minutes, but
mouths as they recognized the words Raymond Cooper was certain Dean
Morris had just put him over the top.
from Ephesians, Chapter 6.
The men admitted to each other
Age of The Geek
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Travis Fischer is a writer for Mid America Publishing
When Hype Meets Hate
By Travis Fischer
It’s interesting how expectations
and reputation can affect the
perception of a product.
This week saw the release of
“Mighty No. 9,” a game that had
many expectations to live up to.
First, a bit of backstory.
Even non-gamers are probably
familiar with Mega Man in some
capacity or another. He’s a blue-clad
super fighting robot that jumps across
platforms, absorbs the weapons
from his enemies and explodes
upon the slightest contact with a
pointed edge. The Blue Bomber had
a pretty consistent presence in the
video game scene starting from his
debut in 1987 right up to 2010 when
Capcom, for reasons unknown,
decided they’d had enough.
Flash-forward to 2013, where
producer Keiji Inafune had had
enough with Capcom’s neglect for
the Mega Man franchise. Inafune left
Capcom to start his own company,
Comcept, and launched the studio on
the promise of doing what Capcom
wouldn’t.
Under any other circumstances,
“Mighty No. 9” would be called
a knock-off of “Mega Man,” but
with Inafune and the other Capcom
developers that followed him at
the helm, it was instead dubbed a
Beware of opportunistic meddlers
The mass shooting in Orlando is
tragic in ways beyond the immediate
loss of loved ones and the terror
experienced in the event.
Well-intentioned
advocates,
pundits, and politicians jumped on
the news as a way to further their
own agendas. They all approached
it from the aspect of top-down
management of our world, as if they
run a zoo.
I actually heard Senator Joni Ernst
say that if President Obama hadn’t
pulled our troops out of Iraq we
wouldn’t be experiencing so many
terrorist attacks. No explanation
came after that about how destroying
and occupying a foreign land wins
friends. She joined the chorus of
voices calling for rebuilding a
military that is twelve times larger
than any other on earth, in response
to one jihadist in a nightclub.
I don’t want to lessen the
importance of Islamic jihadis. It is
an important issue. But that issue has
been so convoluted as to become the
reason for expansion of government
at any cost. The right’s obeisance to
the military industrial complex has
blinded them to being reasonable
regarding the military’s mission to
protect the United States.
For instance, an article in last
Thursday’s Wall Street Journal
titled “U.S. Struggles to Replace
Afghan Aircraft,” it contained this
quote: “One helicopter exploded
in midair, victim of a suspected
grenade accident on board. Another
was destroyed when another
helicopter accidentally opened fire
on the tarmac.” Military leaders
are upset at Obama’s sanctions that
don’t allow us to replace these $19
million Russian helicopters. What
does this have to do with protecting
Americans? Wasn’t the Soviet Union
going down the same path when it
went belly-up?
Everything has a cost. The risk
of dying in a mass shooting in
the last year is 3.6 million to one,
compared to the risk of being struck
by lightning at one in 1.2 million.
Even spending unlimited funds to
make every single person in the
U.S. a bubble boy, would still have
unforeseen risks.
To lessen the risk of being struck
by lightning, we can stop waving
golf clubs at thunderstorms and go
inside. To lessen the chance of being
killed in a mass shooting, we can
stay away from gun free zones. But
in Florida that would mean never
going to a place that serves alcohol.
The State of Florida has eliminated
private property rights by making
it illegal to carry a firearm in such
places. And in the process, issued a
death sentence to a certain number
of their innocent citizens.
In Florida, if the same percentage
of people who hold concealed carry
permits were allowed to do so at the
Pulse nightclub there would have
been twenty capable of limiting the
carnage.
We already have laws to protect
people from the aggression of other
people. Advocates of pre-emptive
action such as the war on terror or
gun control are merely joining the
other big government busybodies
in making things worse. They don’t
see that the funds used and freedom
taken for their grand plans make
us more reliant and less able to get
along and survive in a dangerous
world.
Those who say being in a
government database or surrendering
weapons to the state has no effect
on them, might change their tune
when living under the next regime
or cowering under a table. Selfsufficient private individuals have
always done more for our safety than
government bureaucrats.
“Those who would give up
essential liberty, to purchase a little
temporary safety, deserve neither
liberty nor safety.” - Ben Franklin, in
1755, had a warning still poignant to
this day.
Please comment through a letter
to this paper or directly to me at:
4selfgovernment@gmail.com.
Spring work has crimped the blog
posts lately but there’s a couple in the
works at: www.alternativebyfritz.
com.
“spiritual successor.”
Inafune went to Kickstarter and
asked for $900,000 to produce the
game. He got nearly $4,000,000,
and everybody in the gaming world
felt pretty good about that. Not only
were gamers finally getting a new
“Mega Man” game (in everything
but name), but the success of the
Kickstarter proved that developers
could free themselves from their
corporate shackles and strike out on
their own.
But things only went downhill
from there.
While Comcept proved to be very
successful at creating a community
around their project, maintaining it
proved to be another matter entirely.
A divisive community manager
split the community against itself,
creating controversy that shouldn’t
have affected the game itself, but
certainly dampened enthusiasm for
the project.
Then came the delays. “Mighty
No. 9” was targeted for an April 2015
release. You may have noticed that it
is not April 2015. In this, the game
was a victim of its own success.
By raising 400% of its original
budget Comcept was able to fund
a score of “stretch goals,” which
included multi-platform releases
and an online challenge mode, two
things which drastically increased
development time, resulting in the
game being delayed three times.
With morale plummeting as
the user base grew increasingly
impatient, Comcept released a
tone-deaf advertisement that was
outright insulting to the game’s
primary consumer base. A base that
had paid for the game in 2013 and
at that point had received nothing
but disappointment and frustration
since.
Then, last week, the moment
of truth. The game was released…
mostly. I’ve gotten my copy, but
scores of people, particularly console
owners and overseas backers, have
yet to receive the game.
So after all the problems and
delays, how was the final product?
Mediocre at best.
Not bad. Not great. Just mostly
okay. Nothing to write home about,
much less write a whole column
about.
Mediocre games happen all the
time. Every single week a developer
you’ve never heard of puts out a
game that you’ll never hear about.
That game probably won’t be bad,
but it also probably won’t be worth
your time or money either. And
nobody cares because nobody has
any expectations for it one way or
the other.
Sometimes beloved developers
even put out mediocre games.
Platinum Games is a company known
for their spectacular combat, so
when they announced that they were
developing a game for the “Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise, it
seemed like a match made in heaven.
Unfortunately, the final product did
not live up to expectations, which
is disappointing, but it happens.
Gamers shared a collective sigh of
disappointment and moved on to the
next thing.
For “Mighty No. 9” though,
gamers aren’t letting this one go.
The community has been flush
with memes about the game’s
launch problems, underwhelming
graphics and substandard gameplay.
If the community didn’t get their
entertainment value playing the
game, they’re certainly getting it by
tearing the game down.
It turns out that if you’re going to
frustrate and insult your customers,
you better make sure the final
product lives up to expectations.
Some companies can get away
with it. Nintendo, for instance, has
struggled under an endless string of
poor decisions since 1996. They are
spectacularly out-of-touch with the
modern gamer and continually make
decisions that aggravate their most
loyal customers. And yet all it took
was one trailer for the new Zelda
game to sell me on their next system.
Comcept does not have that level
of good will and at this point they’re
unlikely to ever get it. With so many
problems during the development,
I’m not sure it’s possible to make a
game good enough to earn back all
that lost good will.
For me, I spent $20 on a game
that took nearly three years to make
and one night to nearly finish. When
I get some free time, I’ll beat the
final boss and probably never it
again. Were this a random game on
Steam I wouldn’t have bought it, but
that’s the chance you take when you
Kickstart something.
For Comcept and their investors,
it’s a lesson learned the hard way.
Travis Fischer is a news writer
for Mid-America Publishing and
thinks now is the time for Capcom to
announce “MegaMan X9.”
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CLARION-GOLDFIELD-DOWS CSD
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CLARION-GOLDFIELD-DOWS CSD
CLARION, IOWA 50525
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016
The
School
Board Directors held a Special Meeting
on Monday, June 13, 2016. In attendance
were Beth Severson, Clint Middleton, Beth
Jackson (telephonically), Corey Jacobsen
(telephonically), Kasey Ginn, and Dr. Robert
Olson.
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 P.M.
by President Beth Severson.
Motion by Middleton to approve the agenda.
Second Jacobsen. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Middleton to approve employment
contracts.
Second by Jacobsen.
4-0.
Contracts approved, Allison Warnke- HS Math,
Julie Klaver- Second Grade, Kate OrnessKindergarten, Tyler Vorrie- Freshman Baseball,
Tyler Warnke- MS Football, Brandon LantzkyHead Boys Basketball, Jason Berning- MS
Boys Basketball, Jenny Askelsen- Elem Mentor,
Joan Thurn- Elem Mentor, Katie Stundahl- Elem
Mentor, Mary March- Elem Mentor, Martha
Slagle- Elem Mentor, Brenda Carpenter- Elem
Mentor, Jay Klaver- MS Mentor, Tom Klaver,
MS or Elem Mentor, Karen Staples- HS Mentor,
Erin Morrical- HS Mentor, Tamara Entin- HS
Mentor, Brandon Lantzky- HS Mentor, Jenny
Askelsen- Elem Model Teacher, Martha SlagleElem Model Teacher, Celina Thompson- Elem
Model Teacher, Joan Thurn- Elem Model
Teacher, Missy Springsteen-Haupt- MS Model
Teacher, Denise Ulven- MS Model Teacher,
Austin Warnke- HS Model Teacher, Patrisha
Rosauer-Hamski- HS Model Teacher, Cara
Odland- Elem Technology Teacher Leader, Lori
Swanson- MS Technology Teacher Co-Leader,
Missy Springsteen-Haupt- MS Technology
Teacher Co-Leader, Brandon Lantzky- HS
Technology Teacher Leader.
The Board also heard a recommendation
from Dr. Olson to purchase property to house the
district office, off campus to provide additional
instructional space.
The recommendation
states, “Approve purchase of the Paradigm
Benefits Building from Bob Powers up to 130%
of the appraisal, but no more than $180,000”.
There was no Board action.
Motion by Middleton to adjourn. Seconded
by Jacobsen. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 5:12 P.M.
Robert Olson
Secretary Pro Tempore
Wk.26
PUBLIC NOTICE
WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES
SUPERVISORS
JUNE 13, 2016
Chairman Watne called the regular meeting
of the Wright County Board of Supervisors
to order at 9 a.m. Members present were
Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne.
Minutes of the previous regular meeting of
June 6, 2016, were read and approved.
Approved claims for payment.
Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by
Helgevold, to approve the fireworks permits
for Kathy Fletcher and Wayne Elkin. Motion
carried.
Jim Lester, Wright County Emergency
Management Coordinator, presented the
after action review of the full scale exercise
of a tragic tornado hitting the fairgrounds.
The after action report indicated that all the
organizations worked well together, however
the communication between everyone was
sporadic. This was a concern for all involved.
Improving the radio communications between
all emergency personnel will be looked into.
Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by
Rasmussen, to approve the Wright County
Employer of Record Building Families –
Director Letter of agreement. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by
Helgevold, to approve the Wright County
Employer of Record Building Families – CAPP
Coordinator letter of agreement.
Motion
carried.
Jen Sheehan, Wright County Social
Services Coordinator, presented the name
of a new hire. Motion by Helgevold, and
seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the
hire of a Case Manager for $18.50, and will
cover the Franklin County area pending preemployment testing.
Steve Soma and members of the Insurance
Committee came to update the Board on the
insurance renewal for Wright County. Motion
by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold,
to approve the appointment of Julia Eckhoff to
the Wright County Insurance Committee.
Rasmussen, to approve the ICAP and IMWCA
renewal for the amount of $230,465.20.
Motion carried.
Rasmussen, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried.
Stan Watne, Chairman
Wright County Board of Supervisors
Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor
Wk.26
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR WRIGHT COUNTY
CASE NO. EQCV024285
ORIGINAL NOTICE
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Plaintiff
VS.
MABLE STIEHM,
JEFFREY F. STIEHM II,
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
AND
All Unknown claimants, and all Persons
Unknown Claiming any Right, Title or
Interest in and to the following described
real estate situated in Wright County,
Iowa, to wit:
Lot 14 and the South 20 feet of Lot 13 in
Block 4, Northwestern Addition to Eagle
Grove Junction, Wright County, Iowa,
AND
ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS
AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR
UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT,
TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL OF THEIR
HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES,
LEGATEES, DEVISEES, AND ALL OF THE
ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS,
Defendants
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
You are notified that a petition has been
filed in the office of the clerk of this court,
naming you as a defendant in this action, for
foreclosure of the property legally described as:
LOT 14 AND THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF LOT 13
IN BLOCK 4, NORTHWESTERN ADDITION
TO EAGLE GROVE JUNCTION, WRIGHT
COUNTY, IOWA (Mortgaged Premises) due
to a default in making contractual payments
on a promissory note; for judgment in rem
against the mortgaged premises for the
principal amount of $72,653.98 plus interest
as provided in the Note and as may have been
subsequently adjusted thereafter, fees, costs,
and attorney’s fees, for a declaration of the sum
due as a lien on the premises, a declaration
that the mortgage is prior and superior to all
of the other liens on the property, for a special
execution to issue for sale of the Mortgaged
Premises at sheriff’s sale, for the issuance
of a writ of possession, for a appointment of
a receiver upon plaintiff’s application, and for
such further relief the Court deems just and
equitable.
FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS SEE
THE PETITION NOW CONTAINED IN THE
COURT FILE
PUBLIC NOTICE
CLARION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
The Clarion City Council met in regular
session Monday, June 20, 2016, at 5 p.m.,
in council chambers with Mayor Mike Nail
presiding.
Councilpersons present were
Duane Asbe, Andy Young, Josh Diamond,
and Barb Mussman. Also present were City
Administrator Dustin Rief, DPW Jon DeVries,
and Police Chief Steve Terhark.
Mayor Nail called the meeting to order and
asked if there were any conflicts with any of the
agenda items, none were voiced. Motion by
Mussman, seconded by Diamond, to approve
the agenda, all ayes approved. Mayor Nail
inquired if there were any citizens present to
address the Council, Mark Hill reported to the
Council that he had heard several comments
from persons visiting the City during Festival
about the accumulation of junk at various
locations in the City. He requested that the
Council continue to pursue cleaning up the
nuisance properties in the City. Administrator
Rief stated he has a meeting scheduled with the
City Attorney and the Public Safety Committee
on Tuesday, June 21, to discuss the next steps
to address those nuisance properties. Jason
Ryan and Susan Toftey, representing First
Citizen’s Nation Bank Charitable Foundation,
presented a check to the City for $4,500.00 for
the grant request submitted to purchase AED’s
for several sites. These AED’s will be located
at City Hall, the Street Shed, and the Public
Library. Mayor Nail, Administrator Rief and the
Council members thanked FCNB Charitable
Foundation for the grant.
Motion by Asbe, seconded by Mussman,
to approve the consent agenda consisting of
the minutes of June 6, 2016; Financial claims
– June 6 thru June 20, 2016; Building/Sign
permits – Kathy Brandt, shed; Kolby Rath,
fence; Clarence Willey, shed; and Chris Larson,
garage as approved by the Board of Adjustment;
Beer/Liquor License – none; Cigarette Permits
–none; Street Closures – Fuel, Lake Cornelia
Improvement Association/Clarion Volunteer
Fire Department Fundraiser on July 21. Roll
Call Vote: Asbe, aye; Diamond, aye; Mussman,
aye; Young, aye. The motion passed.
Motion by Mussman, seconded by Diamond,
to Approve Resolution 16-26 Police Department
– Ambulance Director/Office Manager FYE
2017 Wages-Amended for wage correction.
Roll Call Vote, Abse, aye; Diamond, aye;
Mussman, aye; Young, aye. Motion approved.
Motion by Diamond, seconded by
Asbe, to Approve Resolution 16-27 Plans,
Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate
of Costs for AIP 3-19-0018-012. Roll Call Vote:
Abse, aye; Diamond, aye; Mussman, aye;
Young, aye. Motion passed.
Motion by Mussman, seconded by Young,
to Approve Resolution 16-28 and Responsible
Bid and Authorizing Execution of Contract for
AIP 3-19-0018-012 subject to FAA approval to
Voltmer, Inc. of Decorah, IA, $115,503.00. Roll
Call Vote: Abse, aye; Diamond, aye; Mussman,
aye; Young, aye. Motion approved.
Motion by Young, seconded by Asbe, to
Approve Resolution 16-29 and for Submission
of AIP Grant Application for AIP 3-19-0018012. Roll Call Vote: Abse, aye; Diamond, aye;
Mussman, aye; Young, aye. Motion passed.
A motion by Mussman, seconded by Asbe, to
open the Public Hearing to approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimate of
costs for Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
Grant Project 3-19-0018-0012. All ayes. No
one was present to make comments or ask
questions. Motion by Young to close the Public
Hearing, seconded by Asbe. Hearing closed.
Motion by Diamond, seconded by Asbe, to
Approve Resolution 16-31 and Responsible
Bid and Authorizing Execution of Contract for
Re-Bid for AIP 3-19-0018-013 subject to FAA
approval to Kanawha Equipment of Kanawha,
IA, $170,000.00. Roll Call Vote: Abse, aye;
Diamond, aye; Mussman, aye; Young, aye.
Motion approved.
Motion to Approve Change Order No. 2 for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the
Amount of $8,318.50 by Diamond, seconded by
Young. All ayes, and the motion was approved.
Motion by Mussman, seconded by Asbe, to
Approve Final Pay Request for Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation Project for Hydro-Klean,
Inc. in the amount of $13,029.34. All ayes, and
motion passed.
Motion by Young, seconded by Diamond, to
Approve Resolution No. 16-33 Accepting Work
for the Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation
Project by Hydro-Klean, Inc. Roll Call Vote:
Abse, aye; Diamond, aye; Mussman, aye;
Young, aye. Motion approved.
Tom Madden of SEH was present to discuss
the progress at the Waste Water Treatment
Plant Project. There is a progress meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, at 10 a.m.,
with all involved parties to hopefully get the
project back on track to meet the construction
deadline. Motion by Diamond, seconded by
Mussman, to Approve Pay Request for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements for
Grundman-Hicks in the amount of $134,501.00.
All ayes. Approved the payment.
Documents requesting payment of the tax
rebate agreement were presented by Clarion
Packaging, upon review it was determined
that they have met all requirements of the
agreement between the City and Clarion
Packaging. Motion by Asbe, seconded by
Young, to approve the request from Clarion
Packaging, LLC, for $40,000 tax rebate for FY
2016. All ayes. Approved the motion.
A motion by Mussman, was seconded by
Asbe, to Approve Resolution 16-34 approving
a loan Guaranty Agreement with Wright County
Economic Development for a $20,000 loan to
Clarion Economic Development Corporation
for a feasibility study. Roll Call Vote: Abse, aye;
Diamond, aye; Mussman, aye; Young, aye.
Motion approved.
Motion by Diamond, seconded by Asbe, to
Approve Bid Proposal for low bidder (Denver
Underground & Grading, $48,278.00) for
Sanitary Sewer Extension in the Industrial Park.
All ayes. Approved the motion.
Motion by Asbe, seconded by Diamond, to
Approve Bid Proposal for low bidder (Denver
Underground & Grading, $49,176.00) for Water
Main Extension in the Industrial Park. All ayes.
Passed the motion.
Motion by Young, seconded by Mussman,
to Approve Resolution 16-35 for Bid Award to
low bidder for Traffic Signalization Project to
Voltmer, Inc. of Decorah, $110,630.49. Roll Call
Vote: Abse, aye; Diamond, aye; Mussman, aye;
Young, aye. Motion approved.
Administrator Rief gave the Council a short
recap on the happenings and attendance at
the Aquatic Center. A copy of the 2016 Water
Quality Report was also reviewed by the
Council. Officer Ted Knutson gave a report to
the Council on progress with the mowing and
junk nuisances he has been working on. He is
trying to take a more friendly approach with the
offenders by explaining what needs to be done
to comply with City ordinances which seem to
be working. The Council thanked him for his
work and offered their support of his efforts.
Motion by Young, seconded by Mussman, to
adjourn.
City of Clarion Financial Claims
Airgas North Central, Oxygen..............$415.24
Baker Taylor, Inv 2032059235...........$1,172.13
Brown Supply Co., Supplies.................$625.75
Caseys, Pd Fuel May 2016..................$697.65
Central Iowa Distributing, Supplies Police Dept.......................................$525.95
City of Clarion, Payroll Deduct.............$442.63
Clarion Health Fitness, May 2016
Membership Dues............................$180.00
North Central Coop, Street-229007...$2,413.81
Clarion Public Library, Library Postage............................................$223.50
Clarion Super Foods, Meeting Exp........$30.45
Clarion Hardware Hank, Library Operations........................................$224.89
Culligan, Supplies...................................$16.60
Decker Sporting Goods, Equip Bag/
T Ball Bat..........................................$137.48
Demco, Library-Operations..................$209.79
Devries,Jon, Safety Clothing..................$44.62
Fst Ct Nl Bank, Loan
Tax-326000122960......................$16,275.27
Fjetland Pest Control, Library Operations........................................$120.00
The Messenger, Library-Materials........$272.59
Gale Group, Library-Materials................$56.73
Galls Inc., Acct# 5284489.....................$289.11
Goldfield Veterinary Clinic, Jennifer Blair’s
Mia Boarding....................................$495.32
Hanson Sons Tire Service, Flat Repair
White Tandem Axle.............................$45.00
Hawkins Water Treatment,
Chemicals......................................$3,160.44
Iowa One Call, Locates..........................$84.60
MidAmerican Energy, Utility.............$11,349.48
Midas Council of Gov, Tech Services CDBG Housing..............................$4,258.74
New York Life Insurance, Payroll Deduct.$6.00
Oaks Garden Spot, Library-Operations..$21.51
Overhead Door Co., Repairs-Pd/
Amb Door.........................................$227.35
Printing Services Inc., Library Operations..........................................$58.68
Quill Corporation, Office Supplies........$402.75
The Trash Man, Chamber of Comm Clean Up Fee...................................$978.25
United States Post Office, PO Box
Rental...............................................$110.00
US Cellular, Pd/Amb Cell Phone..........$155.25
Verizon Wireless, Mobile Broadband Police Dept.......................................$112.10
Wright Co. Economic Development, Abstracts
Lots 7 & 8 Ind Park...........................$900.00
Arnold Motor Supply, Library Operations..........................................$20.20
IAPERS, Payroll Deduct....................$7,477.56
Fed Fica, Payroll Deduct.................$12,703.80
Treasurer State of Iowa, Sales Tax
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF CLARION—NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Stiehm Foreclosure Notice
May 2016.......................................$8,081.00
Planscape Partners, WWTF Admin/
Davis Bacon Compli.........................$959.00
Carpenter Uniform, Safety Clothing..... $111.96
Nail Nancy, Library-Materials................$163.78
Casady Bros. Implement, Supplies........$59.85
All Iowa Pool, Testing Equip..............$1,569.44
Clarion Health Ins., Payroll Deduct......$871.48
Tiffon Willey, Safety Clothing................$142.80
Mediacom, Library-Internet....................$75.90
Lloyd Linda, Library-Operations/
Materials...........................................$433.34
Security Savings Bank, Loan 12012363
Prin/Int...........................................$8,630.28
EDC Educational Services, Library Materials...........................................$520.04
Dickinson Co. Inc., Reil Light
Repairs..........................................$2,237.25
Ferguson Waterworks, Supplies...........$191.36
FCNB, Payroll Deduct............................$12.00
WmTel, WWTP Internet..........................$59.90
Agsource Lab, Water/Wastewater
Testing..............................................$852.59
Taste of Home,Library-Materials............$10.00
Prairie Energy Coop., Ind Park
Security Light......................................$27.00
Clarion Vision In, Payroll Deduct..........$117.83
USI Education Gov Sales, Library Materials...........................................$142.79
ICCC, Ambulance Cont Ed.....................$30.00
Collection Services Center, Payroll
Deduct..............................................$803.74
Paradigm Benefits, Group Medical
Consult.............................................$200.00
Oldson Plumbling & Heat, Library
Plumbing............................................$81.39
Mid-America Publishing Co., Legal, Ads,
Publications......................................$552.21
Aflac Insurance, Payroll Deduct...........$116.88
John’s Cleaning Service, Library Maint.................................................$540.00
Clarion Distributing, Library Operations........................................$160.00
American Glass, Library-Maint.............$178.69
Jerry S Window Service, Library Maintenance.....................................$690.00
North Iowa Libraries, Library Operations.....................................$1,276.82
Advantage Companies, Library Materials...........................................$180.00
Access Systems, Contract
# Ct7776-01......................................$415.32
Weight Watchers, Library-Materials.......$24.95
Preppy Farmer, Library-Operations........$65.34
Shopko, Library-Operations.................$289.60
Hewett Wholesale Inc., Pool
Concessions.....................................$825.28
Fareway, Pool Concessions.................$114.71
The Book Farm, Library-Materials........$655.44
Johnson Brothers Repair, Airport Mower
Deck Belt..........................................$113.10
Storey Kenworthy, Library-Operations..$767.18
T & S Sanitation, Pd/Ambulance
Services 05/16....................................$80.00
Wellmark BC/BS, June 2016 Group
Health Premium...........................$20,776.25
Access Systems, Inc., Copier Lease....$690.44
J & S Construction, Final 14-C-16
CDBG Housing............................$30,412.00
HSA-Marker, Payroll Deduct..................$29.16
HSA Nail,Payroll Deduct.........................$50.00
HSA Rief, Payroll Deduct.....................$350.00
Micro Marketing, Library-Materials.......$179.99
HSA Willey, Payroll Deduct...................$100.00
HSA Barz, Payroll Deduct......................$20.00
Mckenna Kruger, Maximum Reimb.
Training...............................................$75.00
Lee Enterprises, It RFP Advertising........$26.82
“Konopasek, Maci”,New Guard Reimbursement
Maximu, $75.00
Konopasek, Makayla, Recert Lifeguard
Reimbursement..................................$37.50
Townsend, Carol, Library-Operations/
Maintenance.....................................$197.11
Hansen, Missy, Library-Operations........$19.48
North Iowa Seamless Gutter, Library Operations.....................................$5,775.00
Joan’s Upholstery, Library-Operations.$404.50
Lifeline, Library-Operations....................$84.13
The Leader, Library-Materials................$47.00
Algona Public Library, Library-Materials.$16.00
Payroll Checks, Payroll Checks
on 06/17/2016.............................$38,128.67
Claims Total...............................$197,865.51
General Fund..............................$67,324.99
Transit Fund.....................................$203.52
Road Use Fund...........................$11,782.71
Employee Benefit Fund Fund......$11,053.79
Debt Service Fund.......................$24,645.55
Cdbg Housing Project Fund........$34,670.74
Water Fund..................................$24,659.80
Sewer Fund.................................$19,681.79
CDBG Sanitary Sewer Slpln Fund...$137.00
Waste Water Project Fund...............$822.00
Landfill Fund..................................$1,355.60
Internal Service Fund Fund...........$1,528.02
Dustin Rief, City Administrator
Mike Nail, Mayor
.
Wk.26
Legals are your right to know...
NOTICE
THE
PLAINTIFF
HAS
ELECTED
FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION.
THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE
MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR
PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT
UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT
A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE
SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND,
THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX
MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF
THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR
RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO
MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT
IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS
NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR
RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE
NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE
SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL
BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU
MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN
DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE AND IF
THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR
RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY
OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, THEN A
DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WILL NOT BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
IF YOU DO
FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE
SALE, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT
MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU IF
THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF
THE
MORTGAGED
PROPERTY
ARE
INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT
OF THE MORTGAGED DEBT AND COSTS.
IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS
NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS NOT A
ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING,
THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU WHETHER OR
NOT YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO
DELAY THE SALE.
You are further notified that unless you
serve and, within a reasonable time thereafter,
file a motion or answer on or before Thursday,
July 21, 2016, in the Iowa District Court for
Wright County, Iowa, at the Courthouse in
Clarion, Iowa, judgment by default will be
rendered against you for the relief demanded
in the Petition.
If you need assistance to participate in court
due to a disability, call the disability coordinator
at 641-421-0990. Persons who are hearing or
speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot
provide legal advice.
Tina Ganzeveld, Clerk of Court
Wright County Courthouse
Clarion, Iowa
IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK
LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE
TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.
Wk.24,25,26
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA
CENTRAL DIVISION
Civil No. C16-3049-MWB
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff
v.
ESTATE OF CHRISTINE R. HOLST
(deceased); MATTHEW P.
SHEEHAN; MICHAEL K. HOLST;
LORNA C. HOLST; and
the Unknown Spouses of the
defendants, the Unknown Heirs,
Executors, Administrators, Devisees,
Trustees, Legatees, Creditors, and
Assignees of such of the defendants
as may be deceased;
the Unknown Stockholders, Officers,
Successors, Trustees, Creditors, and
Assignees of such defendants as are
existing, dissolved or dormant
corporations;
the Unknown Executors,
Administrators, Devisees, Trustees,
Creditors, Successors and Assignees
of such defendants as are or were
partners or in partnership;
the Unknown Guardians,
Conservators and Trustees of such
of the defendants as are minors or
are in any way under legal disability;
and
the Unknown Heirs, Executors,
Administrators, Devisees, Legatees,
Trustees, Creditors and Assignees
of any Person alleged to be deceased
and made defendants as such,
Defendants.
ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
On Motion of the United States of America
in the above-entitled cause by Stephanie J.
Wright, Assistant United States Attorney for
the Northern District of Iowa (DR 3), and it
appearing to the Court that Christine R. Holst
is deceased, and personal service on all of:
(a) the unknown spouses of the defendants,
the unknown heirs, executors, administrators,
devisees, trustees, legatees, creditors, and
assignees of such of the defendants as may
be deceased; (b) the unknown stockholders,
officers, successors, trustees, creditors and
assignees of such defendants as are existing,
dissolved or dormant corporations; (c) the
unknown executors, administrators, devisees,
trustees, creditors, successors and assignees
of such defendants as are or were partners
or in partnership; (d) the unknown guardians,
conservators and trustees of such of the
defendants as are minors or are in any way
under legal disability; and (e) the unknown
heirs, executors, administrators, devisees,
legatees, trustees, creditors, and assignees
of any person alleged to be deceased and
made defendants as such alleged to be
deceased and made defendants as such, is
not practicable.
IT IS ORDERED,
That the unknown heirs of defendant
Christine R. Holst, and any individual that may
claim an interest in the real estate which is the
subject of this action, appear and plead to the
Complaint herein by the 1st day of August,
2016, and in default thereof, the Court will
proceed to the hearing and adjudication of
the suit as if all parties have been served with
process in the State of Iowa.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that this
Order be published once a week for six (6)
consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general
circulation printed and published in Wright
County, Iowa.
May 23rd, 2016
Date
/s/
C.J. Williams
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Wks.24,25,26,27,28,29
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The City of Clarion is seeking sealed bids
to purchase a new single axle dump truck,
plow and sander for the Public Works Dept. All
standard equipment should be included, plus
listed equipment specification form should be
included in the total bid price.
Bids should be returned to City of Clarion
City Hall, 121 1st St. S.W., PO Box 266,
Clarion, Iowa 50525, with the words “Truck Bid”
written on the outside of envelope by no later
than 2 p.m., on August 1, 2016, at which time
bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Complete bid specifications can be obtained at
City of Clarion, City Hall. The City of Clarion
reserves the right to reject any and all bids
Wk.26
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF CLARION REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FYE 2016 AUDIT RFP
The City of Clarion, Iowa (City) will receive
proposals to perform agreed upon procedures
to satisfy the annual examination requirements
of Section 11.6 of the Code of Iowa for the
2015-2016 year ending June 30, 2016.
Attached is information relating to minimum
specifications of services, data to be included
in the proposal, evaluation criteria and selected
information relating to the City to be examined.
Sealed proposals (2 copies) will be accepted
until 4:00 p.m., July 14, 2016, at the office of
the City Clerk, City Hall in Clarion, Iowa. If
mailed, the proposals should be mailed to:
Dustin Rief, City Adminsitrator
P.O. Box 266
121 1st Street SW
Clarion, IA 50525
Those submitting sealed proposals should
indicate on the outside of the envelope in
the lower left-hand corner that it is a sealed
proposal for the FYE 2016 AUDIT RFP and the
name of the firm submitting the proposal.
The contract for services will be awarded by
July 18, 2016.
Further information may be obtained from
Dustin Rief at 515-532-2847, or
Dustin.
clarion@mediacombb.net.
Wk.26
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF CLARION—NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF CLARION PUBLIC WORKS DEPT
TO PURCHASE SKID STEER LOADER
The City of Clarion is seeking sealed bids to
purchase a new skid steer loader for the Public
Works Dept. All standard equipment should be
included, plus listed equipment specification
form should be included in the total bid price.
Bids should be returned to City of Clarion
City Hall, 121 1st St. S.W., PO Box 266,
Clarion, Iowa 50525, with the words “Skid
Steer Bid” written on the outside of envelope
by no later than 2 p.m. on August 1, 2016, at
which time bids will be publicly opened and
read aloud. Complete bid specifications can be
obtained at City of Clarion, City Hall. The City
of Clarion reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
Wk.26
PUBLIC NOTICE
CLARION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF
SPECIAL MEETING
The Clarion City Council met in special
session Thursday, June 23, 2016, at 3 p.m., in
council chambers with Mayor Pro-tem Duane
Asbe presiding. Councilpersons present were
Dave Maxheimer, Andy Young, Josh Diamond,
and Barb Mussman; absent Mayor Mike Nail.
Also present were City Administrator Dustin
Rief.
Mayor Pro-Tem Asbe called the meeting to
order.
Motion by Diamond, second by Young, to
move normally scheduled meeting on July 4,
2016, to July 5, 2016, at 5 P.M. Motion carried.
Meeting was turned over to Jane Goeken
to facilitate Mission, Vision, and Goals setting
session. Discussion on a mission, vision, and
goals for the City of Clarion began.
Motion by Young, seconded by Maxheimer,
to adjourn. Meeting Adjourned 7:35 P.M.
Mike Nail, Mayor
.
Wk.26
Ryerson Realty, LLC
2761 Country Lane Circle • (Hwy 17) Eagle Grove, IA • 515-448-3079
Hancock Co. Farm for Sale
49 Acres 3 East & 1 South on Welch Ave of Goodell
Section 35/T94/R23W
Wright Co. Farm for Sale
2131 290th St South of Clarion
40 Acres w/beautiful building site,
older 2 story home, just off the blacktop
515-448-3079
www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com
Deb Vance
Cell # 515-689-3715
Mike Ryerson
Cell # 515-689-3728
Machinery & Livestock
equipMent auction
Located at the Northwest corner of Clarion, IA at 908 2nd St
NW (1/2 mile North of Casey’s which is located on Hwy 3
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 • 10 aM
LUNCH BY JESSICA’S COUNTRY KITCHEN
TRACTOR, FEED TRUCK, SKID LOADERS: T5070 NH MFWD
w/835 TL quick tach Loader w/8’Berlon Bucket, cab, 540 & 1000 PTO,
3 pt, 3 valves, 3100 hrs, 20x20 & creeper Trans, SN. ZBJH23219.
2000 IH 4900 single axle feed truck, DT 466 E engine, w/Allison
Auto, w/Kuhn-Knight Reel Auggie 3575 mixer unload box w/scale.
Bob Cat 753 skid Loader w/grapple forks, 3370 hrs. SN512719634.
2003 Bob Cat 5600 Tool Cat turbo, side by side 4x4, Cab & air, 3470
hrs. dump box, hy capacity hyd, sold w/bucket, Sold separate Quick
tach attachments: bale fork, 7 1/2’ mower deck. Post hole auger, 6’snow
blower, pallet forks.
TRAILERS: 2012 EBY Black Nose, aluminum 26’x8’ Goose Neck
Livestock trailer, 2 split, 1 float gate, escape door & ramp door.
2004 EBY aluminum 26’x8 Goose Neck Livestock trailer 2 split,1
float gate, escape door & ramp door.
2012 PJ goose neck 32’
tandem flat bed dual wheel trailer, 22’ main, 10’ hyd beaver, 235/80
R16.
SIDE BY SIDES, ATV: 2014 570 Polaris 4x4 Ranger, 2157 miles, 657
hrs.
2012 500 Polaris Ranger 4x4 3571 miles 749 hrs. 1994 Mule
Side by Side w/box. 500 Polaris 4x4 ATV, automatic, water cooled.
595 hrs, 3724 miles, 50 gal sprayer tank & equip. 400 Polaris ATV,
auto, liquid cooled, motor problems.
SHOP & MISC ITEMS: Pickup fuel tank w/12V Pump, fencing
supplies, 8.5 HP 2 stage snow blower, yard roller, Remington Kerosene
burner, 4 9R/17.5 Tires, spray unit for ATV.
HAYING & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 13’ NH, 1431 haybine,
disc cutters, rubber rolls, SN 638778, 10 wheel hybrid Hay Runner hay
rake. Kuhn 2044 tandem spreader, 2 large vertical beaters, 22.5 tires,
Pro push. NH 185 tandem 2 beater spreader, hyd slop gate, 22.5 tires.
Wild Cat 2 fan snow blower, 2 hyd spouts.
PICKUPS: 2013 GMC 4 Door long box, leather, black on black
90,000, 5th wheel ball, Dura Max diesel w/Allison 90K.
2004 GMC ¾ ton 4 Door 4x4 short box , fifth wheel ball, Dura Max
diesel w/Allison Auto, 247,000
2004 Chev Colorado 4x4, 365,000 miles. 1994 Chev , ¾ ton reg cab,
4x4 Long box, fifth wheel ball ag hitch, 173,332 miles.
LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 640 Stronghold chute w/Pal/cage &
digital scale, Apache & Smidley calf creeps on wheels, Two 23’ & one
16’ portable hay-feed bunks, many Daniels wind break panels, cattle
panels and trailer to haul, flat rack, small King Kutter seeder on 2 wheel
cart, round bale flat rack, round bale feeders, 2 adjustable Stronghold
alleyway frames, 5-100 gal tubs, feed tubs, steel post & PVC Post covers, 6 1/2’ bucket universal mounts, 83” bucket w/3 Grapple H.D. forks
w/NH or universal skid brackets.
LIVESTOCK SHOW EQUIPMENT: Hoof trimming turning table
on wheels, 8’ aluminum blocking chute, Port-A-Cool Cooling unit,
many hanging fans, 2 upright aluminum show boxes, number of Air Express blow dryers, Honda 7500 watt portable generator, show boxes,
feed tubs, show supplies, rubber tired 4 wheel hand cart, rubber mats,
portable fan racks, 14 HP Briggs Dayton 7500 W portable generator,
rubber stall mats, fan hangers.
AUCTIONEER NOTES: Lots of good equipment from a top cattle operation. TeRMs: Cash or good check. Picture Id required. not responsible
for accidents, thefts, or any warranties. announcements day of sale take
precedence over printed material.
oWners ~ Cyclone Trace Cattle Company
& John Hagie
For info call Jonathan McOllough - 515-851-2614
CLERKS:
AUCTIONEERS:
Eugene & Michael Ryerson www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.comRyerson Auction Realty, Ltd.
Eagle Grove, IA
515-448-3079
Courthouse news
Civil Court
The court handled one child
support matters.
Hauge Associates Inc vs. David
and Angela Eivins. Case dismissed
without prejudice on June 16.
District Courts
The court handled seven
probation revocation.
Justin Morris, 33, Fort Dodge,
pled guilty on June 17 to Theft in
the Third Degree (pled from Theft
in the Second Degree). Morris was
sentenced to two years in prison, fined
$625 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law
Enforcement Initiative, $1,374.50
in restitution, and $547.39 in costs.
Additional charges of Burglary in the
Third Degree, Burglary in the Third
Degree - Motor Vehicle, Operating
Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent,
and Criminal Mischief in the Third
Degree was dismissed.
Morris also pled guilty to Theft
in the Third Degree (pled from Theft
in the Second Degree) and was
sentenced to two years in jail, fined
Enforcement Initiative, and $493.59
in costs.
Cole Christians, 21, Fort Dodge,
pled guilty on June 17 to Criminal
Mischief in the Third Degree
(pled from Criminal Mischief in
the 2nd Degree). Christians was
sentenced to 180 days in jail (120
days suspended), placed on two
years probation, fined $625 plus
35% surcharge (suspended), $125
Law Enforcement Initiative, $300 in
restitution, and $220.10 in costs.
Richard Ward, 47, Eagle Grove,
pled guilty on June 16 to Dog at
Large. Ward was fined $200 plus
35% surcharge and $60 in costs.
Jeffery Ybarra, 38, Clarion, pled
guilty on June 16 to Consumption
of Alcohol in a Public Place 1st
Offense. Ybarra was fined $65 plus
35% surcharge and $360 in costs.
Martin Milian, 24, Eagle Grove,
pled guilty on June 20 to Public
Intoxication. Milian was fined $65
plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.
Leah Simms, 25, Excelsior, MN,
pled guilty on June 17 to Driving
While License Denied or Revoked.
Simms was sentenced to two days
in jail, fined $1,000 plus 35%
surcharge, $10 DARE and $125 in
costs.
Stacie Mallinger, 21, Clarion,
pled guilty on June 17 to Possession
of Controlled Substance Marijuana
1st
Offense.
Mallinger
was
sentenced to two days in jail, fined
Enforcement Initiative, $10 DARE
and $172.62 in costs.
Deshawn Hanna, 20, Clarion, pled
guilty on June 17 to Possession of
Controlled Substance First Offense.
Hanna was sentenced to two days in
jail, fined $315 plus 35% surcharge,
$125 Law Enforcement Initiative,
$10 DARE, and $130 in costs.
Traffic Court
Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru
5 over): Roberto Chavez Verdin,
Clarion; Eddie Rodriguez, Alden;
Robert Olson, Clarion; Daniel Tarte,
Ames; Joseph Johnson, Rock Island,
IL;
Speeding 55 or under zone (6
thru 10 over): Michelle Crandell,
Eagle Grove; Justin McQuinn,
Ridgeway, MO; Stanley Gaston,
Floyd; Abner Lopez Espinosa,
Iowa Falls; Steven Cruz, Hampton;
Jessica Willard, Goldfield; Nathaniel
Kautz, Minneapolis, MN; Nathaniel
Kautz, Minneapolis, MN; Edward
Bakenhus, Columbus, NE; Dean
Cleveland;
Shane
Schnittjer,
Webster City;
Speeding 55 or under zone
(11 thru 15 over): Curtis Urton,
Eskridge, KS;
Speeding 55 or under zone (21 or
over): Eric Knox, Fort Dodge;
Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10
over): Rissiah Sanders, Kansas City,
MO;
Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: Sara
Miller, Kellerton; Michael Rout,
Clarion; Erik Fritsch, Sioux Center;
Carrie Lutkenhaus, Eagle Grove;
Courtney Asklund, Webster City;
Bobby Harvey, Renwick;
Speeding:
Brock
Guerrero,
Hampton;
No Valid Drivers License: Hilda
Martinez, Webster City; Rissiah
Sander, Kansas City, MO; Kimberly
Pfeffer, Hampton; Steven Cruz,
Hampton; Juan Garcia Acabal,
Clarion; Antonio Lopez Alvarez,
Clarion; Alicia Negron Rodriguez,
Clarion;
Driving While License Under
Suspension: Gregorio Rodriguez,
Belmond; Sara Pals, Alexander;
Stephanie Nelson, Goldfield
Operation Without Registration:
Kristin Weiss, Fort Dodge;
Registration Violation: Joseph
Linn, Des Moines;
Financial Liability Coverage
Violation: Rissiah Sander, Kansas
City, MO; Juan Garcia Acabal,
Clarion;
Failure to Maintain Control:
Janeth Martinez, Belmond;
Failure to Obey Traffic Control
Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign:
Failure to Maintain Safety Belts:
Andrew Mayo, Clarion; Jennifer
Carlson, Goldfield;
Improper Rear Lamps: Stephanie
Nelson, Goldfield;
Unsafe
Passing:
Brenda
Steenblock, Belmond;
Open Container - Passenger over
21: Thomas Hernandez Hernandez,
Eagle Grove;
Small Claims
Credit Collections Bureau vs.
Barbara and Nicholas Westphal,
Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff
on June 16 in the amount of
$2,135.19 with 2.59% interest from
March 22.
Cach LLC vs. Ceferino Perez,
Clarion. Judgment for the plaintiff
on June 16 in the amount of $890.69
with 2.59% interest from April 22.
H&R Accounts vs. Dee Diaz,
Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff
on June 19 in the amount of
$1,713.88 with 2.59% interest from
May 2.
H&R Accounts vs. Duncan
Terhark, Belmond. Judgment for the
plaintiff on June 16 in the amount of
$829.40 with 2.59% interest from
May 9.
Hauge Associates vs. Jessica and
Patrick Oppman, Clarion. Judgment
for the plaintiff on June 16 in the
amount of $2,099.64 with 2.59%
interest from May 16.
Kinseth PLBG & HTG Inc vs.
Aleta Castorna, Belmond. Judgment
for the plaintiff on June 16 in the
amount of $489.82 with 2.59%
interest from May 18.
Lyles Ford vs. Lindsay Kerch,
Goldfield. Judgment for the plaintiff
on June 16 in the amount of $214
with 2.59% interest from May 20.
Property Transfer
Warranty Deed: David and Susan
White to Alex Sisson; EG Orig Addn
Blk 1 Lot 2; 16-1162.
Warranty Deed: Daniel and
Barb Trusty to Jeffrey Weber; EG
Hewett’s Second Addn Blk 5 Lot 2 S
1/2; EG Hewett’s Second Addn Blk
5 Lot 3; 16-1165.
Warranty Deed: Nancy and Neal
Hirota to Yadira Ordonez; Clar
Dows Addn Blk 1 Lot 3 and E 1/2 of
Alley on W; 16-1173.
Diane Marie Schofield
A young woman’s badly decomposed body
was found in the trunk of a tan 1966 Rambler
in a parking lot at Southwest 20th and Porter
near the Des Moines airport on Thursday, July
10, 1975. The body was later determined to be
21-year-old Diane Marie Schofield.
An autopsy indicated Schofield died of strangulation. Her body was found fully clothed in
a green halter top and blue jeans, but with no
shoes. Her hands were tied behind her back
and her feet bound with twine near the ankles.
She’d been strangled with a strip of knotted
cloth. The body showed no other apparent
signs of violence. Based on evidence and witness accounts, investigators believe she was
killed sometime after 9 p.m. Monday, July 7.
Police said robbery didn’t appear to be a motive because Schofield still wore her $200 watch
and several turquoise rings. The 1966 Rambler
in which her body was found, was registered
to the victim.
She was last seen alive shortly after 9 p.m.
Monday, July 7 at the Apco Service Station,
2324 Forest Ave. An attendant at the station
said Schofield bought cigarettes and mentioned she was going to be late for work. Schofield had been employed as a waitress and as
a masseuse at several massage parlors in Des
Moines. Her last place of employment was the
tavern Dave Salem’s Foozin’ ‘n’ Boozin’.
Police records showed Schofield, a divorced
mother of a five-year-old daughter, was sentenced in January 1975 to five years in the
Women’s Reformatory for carrying a concealed
.22-caliber pistol but was placed on probation.
She’d been arrested on the charge the previous
April. The attorney who represented Schofield
in her concealed weapon charge said she told
him that she’d been asked to be some type of
informant relating to drugs. Officers connected with Schofield’s investigation said they’d
had no knowledge of her being an informant.
Diane Marie Schofield
| Age: 21 |
Died: July 4, 1975
Location: Des Moines
Find out more about this and other unsolved
homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.
If you have any information regarding Diane
Schoeld’s unsolved murder, please call Det.
Matt Towers at (515) 283-4981 or the Des
Moines Police Department at (515) 283-4864.
1184.
Quit Claim Deed: James and Jill
Deimerly to James Deimerly; EG
Orig Addn Blk 27 Lot 2; EG Orig
Addn Blk 27 Lot 3; EG Orig Addn
Blk 27 Lot 4; EG Orig Addn Blk 278
Lot 5; 16-1185.
Orig Addn Blk 36 Lot 1 N 50’; 161186.
W & H Cooperative distributes another $77,738
in cash dividends back to member owners
W & H Cooperative Oil
Company, a Member Owned Energy
Cooperative founded in 1929, with
an office located in Humboldt, IA is
pleased to announce that at the April
20 regular board meeting, the board
of directors unanimously voted to
pay deferred qualified patronage to
its member-owners for patronage
through fiscal year 2005.
The total amount of the patronage
checks sent the week of June 27,
2016, means the W & H memberowners will, in total, receive over
$77,738 in past dividends for all
members business conducted before
September 1, 2005.This distribution
coupled with the distributions in
August and December of 2015
means, W & H Coop has returned
over $1.3 million in cash to its
members in the last 12 months.
W & H Cooperative owns and
operates seven convenience stores
located in Humboldt, Fort Dodge
(2), Badger, Eagle Grove, Renwick
and Livermore. They also have card
only fueling locations in Goldfield,
Eagle Grove, Woolstock, Vincent
and Clare. Not only is W & H
Cooperative helping to keep retail
fuel in some of the smaller area
communities, they also deliver Bulk
Diesel Fuel, Gasoline, Propane,
Grease and Oil to the rural farming
communities it serves as well, and
all are eligible for these type of
returns.
This is what being part of the
Cooperative system is all about!
When you purchase something at
any W & H location, you are not
only helping the local economy,
you’re actually paying yourself, if
you’re a member, or if you are not, at
least you are giving the profits back
to family, neighbors or friends.
Thank You To
These Businesses
And Individuals For
Their Support Of
Our Sponsorship
Program.
This is a weekly feature highlighting some of Iowa’s unsolved homicides in the hopes that it
will lead to new tips and potentially help solve cases. The project is a partnership between this
newspaper and other members of the Iowa Newspaper Association.
Warranty Deed: Pinehurst Farms
Corporation to Darwin Phyllis
Jacobson; 25-90-25 NW Parcel
Letter A; 16-1182.
Quit Claim Deed: James and
Jill Deimerly to James Deimerly;
27-91-26 NW Tract in Outlot 2 EG
Northwestern Addn Blk 6 Lot 7;
EG Northwestern Addn Blk 6 Lot 7
Tract; 16-1183.
Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 28 Lot 8; 16-
PLATINUM
CLUB - $2,500
Hagie Manufacturing
DIAMOND CLUB $1,000
Blairswright Farms
Clarion Ruritans
Cleveland Electric
Corn LP
Farm Bureau
Financial Services
Gold-Eagle Coop
Kenny Hamer Family
Iowa Specialty Hospitals
KCN Woolstock
Equipment
North Central Coop
Palsville Acres
Pok-A-Dot Plumbing
& Welding
Printing Services Inc.
Sally & Peter Parsonson
Foundation
Security Savings Bank
Brandon & Nora
Thompson
Wells Fargo
Woolstock Mutual
Telephone
GOLD CLUB - $500
Bradford Group, Inc.
CGD FFA
Clarion Locker
Crown Prairie, LLC
Eagle Grove FFA
Eagle Pharmacy
Eagle Trenching
Ennis Corp
Evans Furniture &
Floor Covering
Farm Nutrients,
Adam Cook
First Citizens Bank
Goldfield Vet Clinic,
Dr. Helgevold
Grandgeorge Farms,
Don & Sue
Hennigar Construction
JLM Enterprises
K&K Construction/
Equimco
Maier Trenching,
Brandon Maier
Mid-American Energy
Monsanto
New Cooperative
W & H Cooperative memberships
are available for a onetime fee of
$10. Then, with approved credit, you
would receive a W & H card to use
at all of their locations. The W & H
Card is how they track your gallons
used to figure your patronage refund.
In 2015, W & H Cooperative paid
over $.123 per gallon back to their
member owners, totaling $875,000
in cash and deferred qualified
patronage.
Fiddler on the Roof
is coming to Webster City
Community Theatre
Tickets for Webster City
Community Theatre’s upcoming
production of “The Fiddler on the
Roof” go on sale June 27. Production
dates for this “traditional” musical
for the entire family are July 7, 8, 9,
14, 15 & 16 at 7:00 pm and July 10
& 17 at 2:00 pm.
This story takes place in a small
Russian village in 1905 and tells the
story of Tevye, the dairyman; his
wife, Golde; and their five daughters:
Tzeitel, Hodel, Chava, Shprintze,
and Bielke. Yente, the Matchmaker,
attempts to find suitable husbands
for the girls, but traditions are
challenged when each chooses her
own mate even though they may be
poor but hard-working, a rebellious
student, or a non-Jew. The people of
Anatevka have to leave their village
when the Russians conduct a pogram
to force them out.
Favorite songs from the musical
include “Tradition,” “If I Were a
Rich Man,” and “Sunrise, Sunset,”
To reserve tickets, call 515-82324456,, stop by the box office at 1001
Willson Avenue in Webster City, or
email wcctonline.org. Box office hours are 5:00-7:00
pm weeknights, 10:00 am to noon
on Saturdays, and one hour prior to
each show. Curtis & Karla Meinke
Mister G’s for Him & Her
JULY
Mug Shots by Jim,
Jim Lester
6-11, 2016
Jim & Lainie Mulvanny
Dan & Lynne Odland
EAGLE GROVE
Dave & Annette Odland
Eugene Pals
Paradigm Benefits
Max & Jenny Peterson
Pizza Ranch, Clarion
Harlan & Judy Poolman
Justin & Shawna Pralle
Property Link Real
Estate
Dean & Yvonne
Rasmussen
Oaks Garden Spot/
Reflections, Sabrina Beck
Rasmussen Lawn Care
Doug & Cindy Riley
Oldson Plumbing and
Snack Village,
Jeff & Alison Friesleben Maurice & Gladys Riley
Heating
Tricia Rosendahl
Barb Tanner
Bruce Frink CPA
Prairie Energy Coop
Sadler Construction
Sumners Insurance
GE Max Nutrients
Principal Builders
Sam’s Chinese Kitchen
Agency
Gary & Jan
Rail’s Bar & Grill
Sampson Accounting
Syngenta Seeds
Grandgeorge
Schreiber Ag Service
Aaron & Shonda Schafer
Greenbelt Bank
Smith Crop Insurance, T & D Service
Troy & Tonya Schermer
TMI Services
Gustafson Agency &
Terry Avery
Jason & Peggy
Travel Now
State Farm Insurance, Unity Point Clinic,
Schluttenhofer
Eagle
Grove
H
&
J
Buseman
Farms
Holly Narber
Scott’s Lawn Care
Troy & Heidi Watne
H & K Plumbing
Stein Heating and
Troy & Lynn Seaba
Wright County Monitor Rick & Sue Hammen
Cooling
Severson Seed
Wright County Motors Paul & Cheryl Hardy
Thrivent Financial
Ziegler Cat
Brian & Michelle Harle Smoke Shop &
Town & Country
Gutter Specialist
BLUE RIBBON
Haugen Construction
Insurance/First
Abe Spangler
CLUB - $100
Hearts & Flowers,
State Bank
Ron & Linda Spangler
Myron & Jana Amdahl
Nancy Magee
Trash Man
Scott & Angie Spangler
Larry & Shorty
Mike & Kim Heller
Triple J Construction
Rob & Becky Steiner
Anderson
Dirk
&
Dean
Helmick
USA Chemicals
R & S Stevens Seed
Andrews Funeral Home
Families
W & H Coop
Sales
◆
Roy & Jeannie Arends Hogan Hansen
Wright County
Stevenson Insurance
Jeremy & Jennifer
Art U Creative/
Cattlemen
Stoakes Accounting
Preppy Farmer
Hogrefe
Wyffels Hybrids,
Ron & Florine Swanson
Troy & Jennifer Askelsen Jerry & Doris Holmes
Brad Grandgeorge
Stu & Lori Swanson
Denise & Darron Baker Houser, Berkland &
Zoetis
Family
Ben
Franklin
Simonson
SILVER CLUB - $250
Larry & Jo Swenson
Marty & Wendy Brandt Tom & Dee Huntley
ADS
Tate Farms
Mike & Beth Buchholtz J & J Sports
AGP
Rich Thompson Family
Steve & Beth Jackson
Belmond Independent Austin & Angela
Scott & Rhonda
Jaspersen Insurance
Broadway Vision Source Charlson
Thompson
Christ Furniture
Joe’s Service
Casey’s General Store
Jeremy & Melissa
Kevin & Heather
Dennis & Tammy
Chappy’s On Main
Toomsen
Christensen
Johnson
Clarion Super Foods
Matthew & Brandy
Johnson Farm Supply Town & Country Realty
Cramer Trenching,
Trail to Serenity Crawford
Lyle & Brenda Kapka
Kent & Mari Cramer
Lisa Patterson
Dari-Y
Dean & Abby Kirstein
Eagle Building Supply
Trask
Farms
DK Arndt, CPA
Kent & Kelly Kirstein
Eagle Grove Eagle
True Value
DND Livestock
Dean & Lisa Kluss
Fareway, Eagle Grove
Lon & Darla Tweeten
Eagle Grove
Knutzon’s
First State Bank,
United Coop
Chiropractic,
L.L.’s Tavern
Belmond
Urness Hardware
Aaron Parrott
Lawson Auto Body
Hancock County Coop
Brian & Pam Wagner
Eagle
Monument
Lewright
Meats
&
Deli
Oil
Jeff & Jill Watne
Company
Deb Lukes
K Con, Inc
Stan & Pam Watne
Eisentrager
Law
Office
Lund
Construction/Lund
Dr. Pamela Kelch &
Wayne & Lanette Watts
Brian & Betty Ellis
Storage Units
Dr. Heather Stillman
Loren Wenzel Family
Fareway, Belmond
Lyle’s Ford
KQWC
Wessels Show Lambs
Farmers National
M & S Construction
Paul Kraft Farms
Maasdam Construction Whaley Farms
Company, Kent &
Robert & Bonnie Leist
Rick & Connie Wilson
Main Street Style/
Muriel Gearhart
Bob Loux Seeds
Daryl & Phyllis Zwiefel
Sheer Style
Gabe & Megan Fiscus
Packard Electric
Malloy
Law
Firm,
LLP
Don
&
Donna
Flumerfelt
Rotary Senior Living
Church news
Clarion Area
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
201 3rd Ave. NE, Clarion, IA 50525
Rev. Mike Gudka
515-532-2845 • www.clarionumc.com •
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• Saturday, July 2
8:30a.m. Noon praise team marathon
rehearsal
• Sunday, July 3
10:00a.m.
Summer
Worship
–
Communion Sunday, 7:00 -10:00p.m. Bible
study & bonfire (Jody & Darren Johnson’s
Home)
• Monday, July 4
Church office closed, have a great fourth
of July!
• Wednesday, July 5
8:30a.m. Bible & Bikes, 12:00 – 1:00p.m.
Children’s Mission (Gazebo Park), No youth
group team or education team meeting
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
420 1st Street N.W., Clarion
Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley
515-532-3440
• Sunday, July 3
9:30a.m. Sunday School, 10:00a.m.
Adult Sunday School/Fellowship, 10:45a.m.
Worship/Youth Service
UNITED
CHURCH
OF CHRIST,
CONGREGATIONAL
121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion
Pastor Bill Kem
515-532-2269
• Sunday, July 3
9:30a.m. Worship at UPC, 10:0a.m.
Fellowship at UPC
CHURCH OF CHRIST
420 North Main, Clarion
Pastor Warren Curry
515-532-3273
• Sunday, July 3
8:00a.m. Lakeside Worship Service (Lake
Cornelia) – Open shelter, north side of lake,
9:00a.m. Summer Adult Sunday School,
10:00a.m. Worship Service
• Tuesday, July 5
6:00a.m. Iron Men
10:00a.m.
Prayer
Time
(Sandy
Stephenson’s Home)
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC
608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion
Father Jerry W. Blake, pastor
515-532-3586
• Thursday, June 30
8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG),
10:00a.m. Care Center Mass (EG)
• Friday, July 1
7:40a.m. Rosary/Mass
• Saturday, July 2 – Food Pantry Weekend
(Clothing Drive Drop Off)
4:00p.m. Mass (St. Francis, Belmond),
8:00p.m. Spanish Mass
• Sunday, July 3 – Food Pantry Weekend
(Clothing Drive Drop Off)
8:00a.m. Mass, 10:30a.m. Mass (Sacred
Heart, EG)
• Monday, July 4
Cluster office closed
• Tuesday, July 5
Clothing Drive Drop Off, Wright Co. Fair
Food Stand
8:00a.m. Mass (St. Francis, Belmond),
Clothing Drive Drop Off, Wright Co. Fair
Food Stand
• Thursday, July 7
8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG)
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
219 First Street N.W., Clarion
Bill Kem, Pastor
515-532-2709
• Sunday, July 3
9:30a.m. Worship, Fellowship to Follow
THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE
NAZARENE
Dana Wendel, Minister
1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion
532-2330 or 532-6686
• Sunday, July 3
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service
THE DWELLING PLACE
Pastor Kim Lee
1204 Central Ave East
515-293-2822
• Sunday, July 3
10:00 a.m. Church Services
Goldfield Area
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
220 E. Oak St., Goldfield, IA 50542
515-825-3581
Pastor Sara Sutter
goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net • “Like” us on
Facebook
• Thursday, June 30
9:00 – 10:15a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) #IA, 1348, Goldfield, weigh-in and
meeting. New members always welcome!
• Sunday, July 3
10:30a.m. Worship service, with new
pastor, Pastor Sara Sutter, preaching. Join
us and meet our new pastor!, 11:30a.m.
Fellowship coffee
• Monday, July 4
Church offices closed in observation of
Independence Day
2:00p.m. Summer Story-time with Renee
Evje (Fellowship Room – East)
LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Goldfield
Pastor Truman Larson
• Sunday, July 3
9:00 a.m. Worship Service, 10:15 a.m.
Sunday School
PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST
422 North Washington St.,
Goldfield
Bob Dishman
515-825-3911
• Sunday, July 3
9:15 a.m. Bible School, 10:15 a.m.
Worship Service – Communion observed
weekly; Childcare available and Children’s
Church, 11:00 a.m. WWE/Jr. Worship
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Missouri Synod
Jct. Highway 69 & 3
Pastor Mark Peterson
• Sunday, July 3
10:30 a.m. Divine Services, 11:45 a.m.
Bible Study
Dows Area
ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL
202 Fairview St., Dows
515-852-4520 • Bruce Klapp, Pastor
• Sunday, July 3
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.
Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s
Ministry available, 5:30 p.m. (3rd Sunday of
the month except February) Adult Bible Study
with childcare available. Food and fellowship
follows
SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH
109 N. Eskridge St., Dows
Dows / www.sgcdows.com
Doug Holmes, Pastor
• Sunday, July 3
10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee, 11:15
a.m. Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Dows
Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley
• Saturday, June 30
6:30a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Rick’s)
• Sunday, July 3
10:30.m. Worship w/ communion
UNITED METHODIST
& PRESBYTERIAN
Dows / Alexander
Shawn W. Hill, Pastor
• Sunday, July 3
FIRST REFORMED
214 Brown St., Alexander
Pastor Phillip Arnold
• Sunday, July 3
8:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School (Sunshine
Room), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m. Sunday
School, 6:30 p.m. HS Youth Group Meeting,
7:00 p.m. Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on
KLMJ
IMMANUEL U.C.C.
204 E. South St., Latimer
Pastor Lindsey Braun
• Sunday, July 3
9:30 a.m. Worship
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN
304 W. Main, Latimer
Travis Berg, Pastor
• Sunday, July 3
9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:15 a.m. ABC/
Sunday School
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford
Erling Shultz, Pastor
• Sunday, July 3
8:30 a.m. Worship (B), 9:30 a.m. Worship
(LC), 10:30 a.m. Worship (M)
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH
3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg, IA 50034
Ron Lotz, Pastor
• Sunday, July 3
8:00-9:30a.m. Café is open, 9:00a.m.
Sunday School, 10:00a.m. Worship, 12:00p.m
NAZARETH LUTHERAN
Coulter
Pastor Dave Bernhardt
• Sunday, July 3
10:00 a.m. Coffee, 10:30 a.m. Joint
Worship Service
From the archives oF the Wright county monitor
1981 and 1946
35 Years Ago
June 25, 1981
The final plans are complete
for the Eagle Grove Centennial
celebration to be held Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June
25-28. To begin events Wednesday,
June 24, the Fun Runners will be
leaving either the Iowa Capitol or
Terrace Hill in Des Moines with a
message from Gov. Robert D. Ray to
Former Gov. Robert D. Blue and the
citizens of Eagle Grove.
Weather watching is the goal and
purpose of the Goldfield Skywarn
team. The Goldfield Skywarn Team
was organized about three years ago
with the help of local CB’ers, who
had monitored weather conditions
informally in the past. There are
about 25 community residents who
are members. The state has issued
each member, or spotter, a code
number.
The annual Wright County 4-H
Junior Day Camp, held June 16 at
Pike’s Timber, had a good turnout,
with 52 4-H’ers attending. The
group started the day with a couple
of mixers to help 4-H’ers from
across the county get acquainted.
70 Years Ago
June 27, 1946
The idea of the front wheel drive
detasseling machine is one of R. W.
Hagie’s. This unit is powered by a
Wisconsin six horsepower motor. It
has a wide range of speeds, which
is different than any detasseling
machine known today, inasmuch
as it has a transmission going three
speeds forward and one back.
Anyone swimming at the
Clarion Municipal Swimming pool
Wednesday afternoon, who thought
they were seeing double, were not
far wrong as four sets of twins were
enjoying themselves in the kiddies’
wading pool. Two sets of twins were
from Clarion, belonging to Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Long and Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Pehl Jr. One set of twin boys
and one set of twin girls were from
out of town.
has been sold to J. Lewis Papes of
Marion, Iowa, who recently sold his
newspaper holdings there. Mr. Papes
and family will shortly move to
Clarion and make their home here.
Specializing in
Collision Repair!
• Down Draft Paint Booth w/Baked Curing Cycle
• Frame Machine • Computerized Paint Matching
• Computerized Estimates
• A preferred shop with insurance companies
Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles
Authorized Luverne Dealer • Detailing • Interior/Exterior Cleaning
118 N. Commercial • Eagle Grove • 448-3944
www.lawsonauto.com
HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Zach Fischer
2137 Hancock Avenue
515-825-3110
• Sunday, July 3
9:30 a.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Worship
Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service
WRIGHT CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
1730 130th Street, Kanawha
641-762-3947
• Sunday, July 3
9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Fellowship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, 6:00
p.m. Evening Worship
Bruce’s
HOGAN s HANSON
Auto Service
A Professional Corporation
Certified Public Accountants
and Consultants
Member FDIC
Family Eye Care
Insurance products are not FDIC insured, not insured
by any federal government agency, not a deposit, not
guaranteed by the bank.
Master ASE Certified
920 Central Ave E
Clarion
515-532-2425
303 East Main • Belmond, IA
Phone: 641-444-3274
www.mywrightchoice.com
1502 Central Ave. W.
Clarion
515-532-6802
Over 25 years experience
1407 Central Ave. East
Clarion, IA 50525
Phone 515-532-2444
Fax 515-532-2299
www.hansontire.net
Email:
che_hanson72@yahoo.com
CLEO FREELANCE
641-444-3380
UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN
Pastor Nancy Hofmeister
811 Pesch St., Box 38, Rowan
• Sunday, June 12
10:00a.m. Worship
Monitor Memories
HOLMES EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Rich Taylor
515-825-366
• Friday, July 1
9:30a.m. Bible study (Samuel)
• Sunday, July 3
10:00a.m. Worship w/ Communion,
11:00a.m. Fellowship & coffee
• Monday, July 4
Offices closed
• Tuesday, July 5
5:00p.m. Praise team practice
• Thursday, July 7
10:00a.m. Pastors’ Prayer
Optometrist
515-532-3630
8:45 a.m. Alexander Methodist Worship,
9:00 a.m. Dows Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.
Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church
(First two Sundays each month and at Untied
Methodist Church on remaining Sundays)
Rowan Area
GOLDFIELD UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
P.O. Box 190
Pastor Lynn Gardner
515-825-3754
• Sunday, July 3
9:15 a.m. Sunday School (September –
May only), 10:30 a.m. Worship
Dr. David Gildner
Most Insurance Accepted
Clarion
Belmond
102 S. Main
Clarion
515-532-3215
Greg LittleJohn
Store Manager
Clarion Super Foods
325 Central Ave. West
Clarion, IA. 50525
515-532-2829
Furniture
And
Floor Covering
106 8th Street SW
Clarion, IA.
‘ll pray for you.” “We’re here for you.”
Sometimes people will hear our story. The church not only
hears us but goes into action.
Christians do something. They put muscle into faith.
2 Kings 5:1-14
515-532-2893
110 13th Avenue SW
Clarion, Iowa 50525
210 North Main • Clarion
515-532-6626
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315 Central Ave East • Clarion
515/532-2841
Joan’s
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Psalm 30
Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Tim Becker
Pharmacy Manager
Eagle Grove
Goldfield
Clarion
www.ssbankia.com
Upholstery
Family Practice Clinic
Clarion • 532-2836
Stevenson Insurance
Services
Holly A. Narber • Agent
Clarion: 515-532-2492
Hampton: 641-456-2198
515-532-2887
This week in church, look for a way to help someone.
Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16
• VEGETABLES • FRUITS
• MONEY SERVICE
• CELLPHONE RECHARGES
• FAX & EMAIL SERVICE • AND MORE
1218 Central Ave Clarion, IA 50525
Tel: 515-532-2791 • Fax: 515-532-2787
1209 Central Ave. E.
Care for the ones who cared for you
1-800-HOSPICE (467-7423)
www.iowa-hospice.com
Goldfield
515-825-3476
515-532-6418
Goldfield
Communications
Service Corp
Abens-Marty-Curran Agency
Michael Ewing
Clarion
515-532-2233
1103 Central Ave East
Clarion, IA
515-602-6910
900 Central Ave. E • Clarion
Call us for all your phone needs
828-3888 or 800-825-9753
Remembering our loved ones....
Dr Philip Ballou
Dr Philip Ballou passed away
on June 16 at the Arlington Care
Center in Naples Florida. Dr.
Ballou was born March 16, 1925 in
Clarion Iowa. Dr. Ballou and his
brother Stuart were the sons of
Hazel (Ballou) Haupt and Kenneth
Ballou. He graduated from Clarion
High School in 1943 and enlisted
and served in the Army Air Corp
in the Pacific during World War
II. After the war he returned to
Clarion to marry the love of his
life, Mildred (Mim) Tesdahl. They
both received bachelors and masters
degrees in education from Drake
University. Philip spoke fondly of
caddying at Waveland Golf Course
while attending Drake and was a
passionate golfer throughout his life.
Dr. Ballou taught first in
Winterset and from 1952 - 1960
taught in the Des Moines Public
Schools where he was a counselor,
coach, and social studies teacher at
Des Moines Technical High School
During this time he and Mim also
completed doctoral work at the
University of Northern Colorado. In
1960 they took teaching positions
at Ball State University in Muncie,
Indiana. Dr. Ballou taught school
administration
and
supervised
doctoral candidates at Ball State. Dr.
Ballou was an enthusiastic supporter
of Ball State athletics and academic
programs and served on numerous
Marcine M. Cooper
Marcine M. Cooper, 98, of
Dows, died on Wednesday June 22,
2016 at the Rehabilitation Center of
Hampton.
Memorial services will be held
at 11 a.m. on Wednesday June 29,
at the Presbyterian Church in Dows
with Pastor Shawn Hill officiating.
Burial will take place in the Fairview
Cemetery.
A visitation will be held
beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday June
28, at the Presbyterian Church in
Dows and will continue for an hour
prior to the service on Wednesday.
The Dugger Funeral Home in Dows
is in charge of arrangements.
Marcine Maude, daughter of
Ben and Maude Stuck Rice, was
born on May 25, 1918, on the Stuck
farm by Dows. When Marcine was
nine, her family moved to Galt. She
attended and graduated from Galt
High School. After high school, she
went to 4 C’s Business School in
Des Moines for two years. Marcine
worked in Washington D.C. for one
and half years.
On October 9, 1941, Marcine
was united into marriage to Bluferd
Cooper in Galt. Marcine worked
in Des Moines during World War
II while B.L. was in the service.
Marcine worked in the banks in
Galt and Dows for 23 years. After
retirement, she filled her time with
quilting for family and others. She
kept busy with volunteer work and
church work. Marcine was a member
faculty committees that helped
shape the growth of the university. He remained an active supporter
of both Drake University and Ball
State throughout his life. Dr. Ballou
retired in 1988 and soon after moved
to Marco Island, Florida.
In retirement Dr. Ballou was
an active member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Sons of The American
Revolution, Marco Island Men’s
Club, and numerous other civic
and educational organizations. He
enjoyed speaking to civic groups
and high school classes on topics
related to the Revolutionary war,
participated in ceremonies and
parades in his revolutionary war
uniform, and helped establish a
World War II memorial on Marco
Island. Dr. Ballou continued to play
golf up until the last year of his life.
Hobbies included collecting coins
and stamps, researching family
genealogy and studying the founding
of our country. He provided constant
care for his wife as she suffered from dementia prior to her passing in
2013. Dr. Ballou is remembered by
friends and family as a loving,
devoted husband and father and for
his sense of humor, philanthropy,
and volunteerism. Dr. Ballou was an
active member of the United Church
of Marco Island and supported the
charitable causes of the church.
Dr. Ballou is preceded in death by
Marcine M.
Cooper
Dr Philip
Ballou
1925 - 2016
his wife of sixty-six years, Mim, and
his brother Stuart. He is survived
by his son Stephen, in Des Moines,
Iowa. A service celebrating his life
will be held at the United Church of
Marco Island this fall.
Lyle Campbell
Lyle Campbell, 90, of Iowa Falls,
Iowa, passed away June 24, 2016
with his family by his side at his
home in Iowa Falls. Funeral services
for Lyle Campbell will be 10:30 am
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at The Iowa
Falls Meeting Room; 3020 River
Oaks Road; Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.
A time of visitation with friends and
family will be 9:30 am Tuesday, June
28, 2016 also the The Iowa Falls
Meeting Room. The Linn’s Funeral
Home in Iowa Falls is helping the
family with arrangements. Please
visit linnsfuneralhome.com for
further information.
Donald Oscar Pommrehn
1918 - 2016
of the Presbyterian Church, Liberty
Club, and Legion Auxiliary.
Marcine is survived by her three
children: Dick (Mary) Cooper,
Cheryl (Bob) Jass, and Phyllis
(Reggie) Wilson; grandchildren:
Reggie (Carrie) Cooper, Michelle
(Tracy) Smith, Darci (Lester)
Cahail, Kim (Abel) Ramirez, Kamila
(Travis) Ostwald, Kerri (Todd)
Dodd, nineteen great-grandchildren,
and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her
husband, parents, and sister Maxine
Dutton.
Notice
Rainbow Cleaners
will be Closed Friday, July 1
and will reopen at noon Tuesday, July 5
Please plan accordingly.
Donald Oscar Pommrehn, 85,
of Iowa Falls, Iowa passed away
June 23, 2016 at the Scenic Manor
Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.
Memorial services will be 11:00
am Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the
First United Methodist Church;
209 Main Street; Iowa Falls, Iowa
50126. To leave online condolences
and for further information, please
visit linnsfuneralhome.com. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests
that memorials may be directed to:
Donald Pommrehn Memorial; c/o:
The First United Methodist Church;
619 Main Street; Iowa Falls, Iowa
50126.
Birth
Announcements
Baby Boy Willard
Logan & McKristie Willard,
Eagle Grove, IA would like to
announce the birth of their son,
Laramie John Willard. Laramie was
born on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the
Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion,
IA. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces.
Proud grandparents are Scott &
Deb Jeske, Eagle Grove, IA, and
Brandon & Betty Willard, Eagle
Grove, IA. Proud great grandparents
are Ron & Ruth Clinton, Creston,
IA, Midge Jeske, Rapid City, SD,
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Wedding: August 12, 2016
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Public Bible reading
taking place on Wright
County courthouse lawn
by Kim demory
Governor
Terry
Branstad
recently signed a Proclamation
“encouraging all Iowans to join
in a historical 99 County Bible
Reading Marathon in front of all
99
courthouses....encouraging
individuals and families in Iowa to
read the Bible on a daily basis each
year until the Lord comes.
Donna Bailey is leading this
effort in Wright County. The public
Bible reading will take place Tuesday,
June 28 through Sunday, July 3 each
day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Everyone
is invited to attend this non-political
event.
Bailey is quick to say, “I’m just
the instrument being used (to get this
organized)...so the Bible can be read
in its entirety.”
After getting the Bible Reading
on the courthouse approved by both
the Wright County Supervisors
and the Wright County Sheriff,
Bailey began enlisting the help of
other volunteers to help find people
willing to read the Bible in 15 or 30
minute intervals. Doris Halverson
of Eagle Grove is one who happily
volunteered to get involved. Karen
Weld from Clarion is another who is
looking for readers.
“Maybe friends or families
would want to take a longer time slot
and alternate their reading times by
15 minutes,” suggested Halverson.
A specific location has not yet
been determined, but wherever it is
on the courthouse lawn, there will
also be some type of protective,
temporary shelter, so the reading
that is moving,” said Bailey.
In fact, other states are
now starting to organize similar
proclamations for courthouse Bible
readings.
At the helm of all of this,
according to Bailey, is Jinny Caligiuri
who has been “instrumental in
getting prayer at the (Iowa) State
Capital.” Caligiuri is from Kingdom
Builder Enterprises, the State
Director of Iowa Prayer Caucus, the
State Leader of National Governors
Prayer Team, and the State Director
of the U.S. National Prayer Team.
“(Caligiuri) is one of the most
uplifting women I have ever talked
to,” said Bailey.
If you’re ready to pray with
your community and listen to God’s
message through the reading of the
Bible, you are encouraged to come
to the courthouse lawn be it for 15
minutes or all day/every day.
Edward Jones financial assembled
a record 174 care packages for US military
Forty-eight Northwest Iowa
Edward Jones financial advisors
along with their spouses and family
members met in Des Moines, IA,
to assembled a record 174 care
packages for US military serving
overseas. This was the 5th year
the Edward Jones group has met
and assembled these care packages,
and this project has grown every
year. During this 5th annual service
project, Governor Terry Brandstad,
R-IA, and Lt. Governor Kim
Reynolds, R-IA, joined the Edward
Jones group and helped assemble the
packages. Reynolds later posted on
her Facebook page, “Care packages
that go abroad make our troops feel
more at home. Thank you to @
EdwardJones for the thought and
care.” Local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor Mike Auderer said “ Lt. Governor Reynold’s words perfectly
summed up why we do this: to make
It doesn’t
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critically low level, LifeServe Blood
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donors to schedule an appointment
as soon as they’re able in order to
ensure lifesaving blood is on the
shelf. Local hospital patients need
blood every day, not just following
tragedies. Every two seconds,
someone in the United States will
require blood in order to survive.
Hospitals need blood on the shelves
for cancer patients, premature
babies, surgery and transplant
patients, trauma victims and new
mothers. Make blood donation a
priority throughout the year! Give
your lifesaving gift at an upcoming
mobile blood drive in your area.
• Clarion Community Blood
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2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at United
Presbyterian Church of Clarion, 219
1st Street NW.
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will be held rain or shine. People are
encouraged to come and go to listen
to the Word of God. The organizers
want to assure you that the readings
will not be broadcast over a loud
speaker, nor will it be political.
“We’re looking to rely on God
as our leader and move again in the
lives of people,” said Halverson.
“It’s just a place for people to come
hear and proclaim His Word.”
She added that it will be as if
you were reading the Bible in your
living room surrounded by family
and friends.
Time slots are still available if
you are interested in reading for 15
minutes. You may contact Bailey
at 515-293-0632 for more details.
If you are more comfortable just
listening, that is okay too. You are
just encouraged to come and be part
of the reading.
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Hamer honored to serve as 2016
Wright County Fair Grand Marshal
By Kim Demory
“I’ve been a fair-goer all my
life,” said Kenny Hamer. “I love the
Wright County Fair. It’s one of the
best around, and I’ve been to a lot of
them.”
It’s no wonder then that Kenny,
who has lived in Woolstock all his
life (with the exception of four years)
is extremely honored to be given the
opportunity to serve as this year’s
Wright County Fair Grand Marshal.
“It’s an awesome privilege. I’m
elated that the (Fair) Board thought
of me...I always thought being Grand
Marshal would be neat, but never
thought it would happen,” Hamer
admitted.
Kenny got involved in the
fair when he was a youngster,
participating in 4-H. But it wasn’t
until the Woolstock school closed
down his sophomore year of high
school and he transferred to Eagle
Grove High School that he got
involved with FFA and found his
true passion, showing hogs. In 1957,
his senior year of high school, he was
thrilled to have the Reserve Grand
pig as well as the Champion litter.
After high school, Kenny
married and continued to raise and
show hogs. In fact, to date, he has
shown hogs for 50 straight years.
When his two children were old
enough, he was delighted to see them
show hogs at the Wright County
Fair and others as well. In 1981 his
daughter, Robin, had the Grand
Champion Market Hog at the Iowa
State Fair. In 1985, his son earned
the same honor.
Over the years, Kenny also sold
hogs to other 4-H and FFA members
showing hogs at the fair. It was his
pride and joy seeing many of those
hogs over the years win Grand
Champion and Reserve Champion
titles. For six years in a row he had
sold hogs that received the Pen of 3
Reserve Champion title.
Once his kids were no longer
showing hogs at the Wright County
Fair, Kenny was eager to join the
Fair Board of one of his favorite fairs
around. He served on the Board as
the Swine Superintendent from 1986
to 1992.
“I have a lot of fond memories
(of the Wright County Fair). In fact,
I don’t know if I’ve ever missed an
Eagle Grove hog show,” Kenny said
proudly. “I’m 77 and I’ve see a lot
of fairs...kudos to the Fair Board
because it just keeps getting better
and better all the time.”
In addition to showing hogs,
one of the fond memories Kenny
talked about was the year when “the
cousins” all won Grand Champion at
the Fair in sheep, hogs, and calves.
Another thing he’ll never forget is
when they had a parade of cattle
during the Wright County Fair just
below the grandstand.
Wright County Fair Manager
Tricia Rosendahl said, “You can
continually see him each year
watching the kids show their
animals, especially during the swine
show.”
That’s true. But Kenny doesn’t
do it out of obligation, he does it out
of passion. In fact, to offer continued
support to 4-H and FFA kids with
livestock, he even started making
purchases at the livestock sale last
year, and plans to do it again this
year.
If it’s not clearly obvious by
now, Kenny truly does have a deep
passion for the Wright County Fair
and all it has to offer. He hopes
you will take advantage of the
opportunity as well to enjoy all the
shows, projects, activities, etc.
“If you don’t come, you don’t
know what you’re missing...and
many of the events are free,” he said.
Kenny would also like to remind
everyone that should you see a Fair
Board member walking around the
grounds (and they’ll be there day and
Kenny Hammer
“I love the Wright County Fair.”
Photo by Kim Demory
night throughout the fair working
hard) take a moment to thank them
for all they do to have such a great
event in our county.
“I’ve been in the Fair Board’s
shoes...and it’s a job to get quality
entertainment and organize all the
events...and I don’t think people
thank them enough.”
To learn more about Kenny,
you are invited to the free stage
on Wednesday, July 6 following
the Wright County Fair Parade
and the free watermelon feed. At
approximately 7:30 p.m., there will a
small ceremony recognizing Kenny
as the Grand Marshal. Following
that will be the crowning of the First
Annual Little Miss & Mr. Contest
and crowning of the Fair Queen.
Wright County Monitor
Office CLOSED Monday, July 4
for the 4th of July Holiday
July 7 issue will have
an early deadline of
Friday, July 1 at 12 noon
for advertising, copy and legals.
The office will close at 3:00 p.m
THank YOu!
Prevention is key
Wright County Public Health Department and Environmental Health Division team up
with Infectious Disease Control at Iowa Specialty Hospital to educate about Zika risks
By Kim Demory
Did you know that female
mosquitoes can lay several hundred
eggs on the sides of containers with
standing water? They stay attached
until they are scrubbed off or until
they hatch in only a weeks time.
Keeping any and all containers
empty from standing water is one
of the biggest mosquito preventions
encouraged by Sandy McGrath
of the Wright County Health
Department/Environmental Health
Division and Jeannine McWhorter
of Iowa Specialty Hospital Infection
Control. That means bird baths,
back yard swimming pools, rain
barrels, even plastic bags that might
float into your yard that captures
even the tiniest amount of water
from rainfall or watering flowers or
grass. They all attract mosquitoes,
which can lead to a number of
illnesses such as West Nile disease,
or of latest concern, Zika.
While the Zika virus doesn’t
pose an immediate threat to
Iowa, it is still at the forefront of
precautionary measures.
“I think the Center for Disease
Control is very concerned because
now a days people travel all over the
world,” said McWhorter. And that
includes regions with the infested
mosquitoes.
If an individual is bitten while
traveling and contracts Zika, they
can very easily bring it back home
and transmit it to a woman of childbearing age, which is the most atrisk population. For everyone else,
if they are bitten by a Zika infected
mosquito, they will have temporary
flu-like symptoms including fever,
rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis.
But if a pregnant woman (usually
in the first or second trimester) is
bitten, it’s a real possibility that her
unborn baby will be born with birth
defects because the brain is still
developing at those stages.) In fact,
the possibility is so real, and there
is no known way to tell if you have
been bitten by a Zika mosquito,
that if a man or child-bearing age
woman travels to a Zika known
region, they are encouraged not
have intimate relations (or use
protection). Initially, according to
McGrath, it was advised that you
not get pregnant for four years.
As of June 2016, 19 states have
reported 750 confirmed cases of
Zika. Seven of those came from
Iowa, but they were confirmed
travel-related. Three of those were
infants born with defects. Three
more were miscarried.
“My biggest concern is that we
have a lot of population that travels
back and forth to southern states
(where the confirmed Zika cases
are higher),” said McGrath.
The CDC is estimating that
by the end of 2016, there will be
four million cases of Zika worldwide. This makes it one of the
most detrimental outbreaks since
HIV and AIDS in the 1990s.
The estimated cost of treatment,
prevention, research, etc. could run
into the billions of dollars.
The goal of Wright County
Health Department/Environmental
Health Division and Infectious
Disease Control is to educate the
people. Providers are talking to
pregnant women or those thinking
of becoming pregnant.
“Knowledge is power,” said
McWhorter.
The
best
protection
is
prevention. Vinnie Frank of Iowa
Specialty Hospital said that many
expectant mothers know they need
protection from mosquitoes, but
are equally concerned about using
products with DEET in them. She
encourages all expectant women
to consider all their options before
making a choice on mosquito
control. Proven non-DEET options
include Avon Skin So Soft Bug
Guard Plus and Oil of lemon
eucalyptus.
Products like Off,
Cutter, Sawyer, and Ultrathon are
also an option, but they do contain
DEET.
Things that have been proven as
non-effective include wrist bands,
garlic, Vitamin B, and even back
yard bug zappers - they actually
attract mosquitoes to your yard.
With Zika being of such
concern, there has been an initiative
from the CDC to study Zika and
a vaccine. There is no approved
medicine yet, but they are working
on it.
Pregnant women need to consider
options to prevent Zika.
As for Wright County cities,
they are spraying for flies and
mosquitoes, but McGrath reminds
everyone that most of the sprays
are contact killers. That means it
only kills the flies and mosquitoes
it touches. To use one that would sit
on the ground could be harmful to
other creatures like birds, dogs, and
cats if they eat it, etc.
Wright
County
residents
should be relieved to know that
there is a constant network between
the health department, hospitals,
and clinics to share prevention
tactics, promote public awareness,
and address and possible health
concerns or outbreaks
Remember, knowledge is power
and know that the CDC is keeping a
close eye on Zika.
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
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LAW OFFICE
120 CENTRAL AVENUE EAST
P.O. BOX 111
CLARION, IOWA 50525
TELEPHONE (515) 532-2821
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Craig:
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POSITION AVAILABLE
First Lutheran Church, Clarion,
is looking for a SECRETARY to work
part-time, up to 15 hours per week.
Mail letter of application, resume, and 3 references to:
First Lutheran Church,
420 1st Street NW, Clarion, IA 50525
Position available after July 1.
Taking applications until filled.
Make a Move
Help Wanted: pump and Well tecHnician
sign on bonus available
Mechanical, plumbing and electrical experience a plus, will train
the right individual. CDL preferred or willing to obtain a CDL.
Great benefit package available.
Career Opportunities
•
•
•
•
HELP WANTED
Wright County Secondary Road Department
has an opening for a full-time road maintenance
employee at the Clarion Bridge Shed.
Primary job classification is Heavy Equipment Operator.
Application form and job description is available at the
Wright County Engineer’s Office, 416 5th Ave SW St,
PO Box 269, Clarion, IA 50525, telephone 515-532-3597
or at www.wrightcounty.org , click on “Employment”
and then “Application.” Applications will be accepted until
Friday, July 1st, 2016 at 3:30 pm.
Wright County is an equal opportunity employer.
RN or LPN (sign on bonus)
CertifiedNursingAssistant-AssistedLiving
ActivityAssistant
CertifiedNursingAssistant
Apply by sending your resume to
Mort’s Water Company, 1410 Gull Ave.
P.O. Box 579, Latimer, Iowa
or on line at mortswater@frontiernet.net
In addition to our generous benefits package, enjoy:
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• MeritPayIncreases
• ShoeandUniformAllowance
• ScholarshipandTuitionReimbursement
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TO DELIVER DAY OLD CHICKS FROM OUR
GOLDFIELD HATCHERY & PICKUP EGGS
FROM OUR CLARION FARM
OFFERING:
•$17.00perhour,increaseafter60days
•Local/RegionalTeamDriving
•HomeonWeekends
•Medical/Dental/Eye/RxDrug
•401(K)RetirementPlan
•PaidVacation&PersonalDays
•PaidHolidays
•Uniforms
REQUIREMENTS:
•Highschoolgraduateorequivalent
•Reliabletransportation
•Abilitytolift50lbs.
•CDLClassAlicense
•BelawfullyemployableintheU.S.
•Sixmonthslocalresidency
•Agreetoabackgroundcheck
•Passpre-employmentdrugtest
Submit resumes/questions to:
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or apply in person at
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515-825-3771
EOE
SOW FARM
TECHNICIAN
This full-time position is responsible
for the daily care of all animals at
the worksite. Each technician is a
vital member of a team of 10-12
people all dedicated to providing
excellent animal care.
Clarion-Goldfield CSD
Nutrition Program
(2) Part-Time Servers
Hours one position is from 9:00AM to 1:00PM.
The other position involves two time frames from
7:00AM to 9:00AM and 11:00AM to 1:00PM.
Starting salary $14.00 per hour. Applications are
available in the district office or by contacting
Cindy Schaffer at 532-3423 or cschaffer@clargold.org.
Include related work experience and references with
completed application form and submit to:
Dr. Robert Olson, 319 Third Avenue NE, Clarion,
Iowa 50525. The selection process will also
include submitting to a background check. EOE/AA
NOW HIRING SORTERS
TO ASSIST WITH PROCESSING DAY OLD CHICKS
AT OUR GOLDFIELD HATCHERY
OFFERING:
•$12.00perhour,increaseafter60days
•6:00AMstart,MonthruFri,40+hrs.PerWk
•Medical/Dental/Eye/RxDrug
•401(K)RetirementPlan
•PaidVacation&PersonalDays
•PaidHolidays
•Uniforms
REQUIREMENTS:
•Highschoolgraduateorequivalent
•Reliabletransportation
•Abilitytolift50lbs.
•Abilitytostandforextendedperiods
•BelawfullyemployableintheU.S.
•Sixmonthslocalresidency
•Agreetoabackgroundcheck
•Passpre-employmentdrugtest
Submit resumes/questions to:
imartinez@hylinena.com
or apply in person at
1370 Highway 3, Goldfield, IA 50542
515-825-3771
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ACCOUNT
MANAGER
State Farm Agent Team Member
(sales experience preferred)
This entry level opportunity provides
hands-on experience in many of the
following areas: animal movements,
breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet
care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.
The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness
to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.
THIS POSITION OFFERS:
• All necessary training and certifications
• Base salary starting at $28,000 with
potential for quarterly bonuses
• All technicians earn $31,000 after
only one year
ENTRY-LEVEL
• Eligibility to apply for the Manager
BASE SALARY
In Training program after six
months employment
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision,
AFTER 1 YEAR
401(k), Flex spending
• Paid holidays, sick days and vacation
• Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days
• Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee
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$28,000
$31,000
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to join their winning team for the role of Account Manager. We seek an energetic
professional interested in helping our business grow through value-based conversations
and remarkable customer experience. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in
a fast-paced environment, then this is your opportunity for a rewarding career with
excellent income and growth potential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs and market
appropriate products and services.
• Provide prompt, accurate and friendly customer service. Service can include: responding
to inquiries regarding insurance availability, eligibility, coverages, policy changes,
transfers, claim submissions and billing clarication.
• Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.
AS AN AGENT TEAM MEMBER YOU WILL RECEIVE:
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• Valuable experience
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REQUIREMENTS:
• Successful track record of meeting sales goals/quotas preferred
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and listening
• Enthusiastic about the role insurance and nancial products play in helping people
manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams
• Pride in getting work done accurately and timely
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to make presentations to potential customers
• Ability to assess customer needs and conduct effective interviews
• Ability to effectively relate to a customer
• Bilingual: Spanish preferred, but not required
• Property and Casualty License (up-to-date license or must be able to obtain)
• Life and Health License (up-to-date license or must be able to obtain)
LOCATION: Clarion, Iowa
HOLLY NARBER ͷ State Farm Agent
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and repairs. Farm, home and commercial garage doors and operators. For
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Duties include but are
not limited to, restroom
cleaning and regular
cleaning duties.
Must have valid ID,
reliable transportation,
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stove & refrigerator. Available July
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24,25,26,27
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applications for a Police Officer.
More details are available at www.
sheffieldiowa.com and at City Hall
in Sheffield.
25,26
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Summer Sunday ServiceS
Clarion Church of Christ worship services
at Lake Cornelia open air shelter on the
north side of the lake, begin Sunday,
June 26. Worship time is 8 a.m. The final
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Serves: 1
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon seasoning pepper
1 to 2 1/4-inch thick ham slices
(about the same thickness as the
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Cooking spray
Pineapple slices (can be fresh or
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sugar mix.
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lay pineapple slices out, uncovered.
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until brown caramelization appears
around edges of ham and pineapple.
Remove ham and pineapple from
heat and assemble onto toasted sourdough bread.
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Beef Rack of Ribs
By Danell Kalcevic
Serves: 4 to 6
Salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon black pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon seasoned garlic salt (to
taste)
Cayenne pepper (optional)
1 to 2 racks of beef ribs (number of
racks based on number of people)
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/3 cup brown sugar
One bottle of favorite barbeque
sauce
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rub for beef ribs (salt, pepper, seasoned garlic salt and optional cayenne
pepper). Sprinkle both sides of ribs
and then rub vigorously. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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temperature grill and spread yellow mustard and brown sugar on
each side of the ribs. Grill for 5 to
8 minutes until each side is slightly
browned and caramelized.
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bottle of your favorite barbeque
sauce. Let simmer 6 to 8 hours.
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Serves: 4 to 6
2 pounds small red potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon honey
3 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Coat 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick spray.
Cut potatoes into small to medium–sized pieces and put in pan.
Melt butter and honey, and then
drizzle over potatoes. Sprinkle with
seasoned salt, salt, garlic powder and
pepper. Toss well to coat.
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good week in mowing down two Kapka, Chloe and Lexi all crossed
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margin, until they traveled to Fort Kapka managed two stolen bases,
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Megan Askelsen grabs this grounder
for the throw to first base and the out.
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bopped a single to score her and end
the game.
For the night, Disney, Askelsen
and H.TerHark all had two hits each
with Hannah having five total RBI.
Disney picked up two RBI, with
Askelsen, H. Kapka, E. Kapka,
Johnson and Gatewood all having
one RBI each. Maddie, Megan and
Emily all crossed the dish twice
each. Disney, Askelsen, H.Kapka, E.
Kapka, Johnson and Gatewood all
stole a bag apiece, while Chloe, Lexi
and Emma all drew one free pass to
first base.
Sydney had another nice night in
getting the win, giving up no earned
runs on a three-hitter with one walk
and one strikeout.
After taking a 1-0 lead in the first
inning, the Cowgirls just couldn’t
sustain an offensive attack in
dropping the game at Rogers Sports
Complex on Friday night. The Gaels
put up six runs in their half of the
second, then busted it open with a
seven-run third inning. Askelsen was
scored by Johnson for the lone run
of the night, with singles by Hannah
Kapka and Hannah TerHark the only
contacts for the game. H.TerHark,
Johnson and Konvalinka all drew a
walk each.
Johnson was tagged with the loss,
pitching 1 2/3 innings in allowing
just one earned on six hits with
one strikeout. Gabby Hackley and
Courtney Harle also saw time in the
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Cowboys get first win of season over CAL 10-3
Littlejohn doubles twice, Leist with four RBI
By Les Houser
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
varsity baseball team has been
getting closer to breaking into the
win column on the right night,
and that night came last Tuesday
in a 10-3 home win over CAL.
The red and black gave new
head skipper Nick Willwerth his
first win as well by plating three
runs each in the first, second and
fourth innings.
Several guys had good
nights at the plate, with Jarrod
Littlejohn bringing the biggest
lumber in going 3 of 4 including
two doubles. He drove in a run
and scored twice. Zach Leist was
equally up to the task at hand,
going 2 of 4 with four RBI and a
run scored. Will Weidemann was
not far behind them on the score
sheet, batting for 2 of 3 including
a double and scoring three runs.
Bryce Tegtmeyer doubled for his
only contact and drove in a run,
while Jacob O’Connor had a base
hit and an RBI. Calen Rosenbaum,
Brendon Boyd, Tyler Stein and
Zach Frye all contributed a
single each to the 13-total hits
attack. For both Tegtmeyer and
Stein, it was their first varsity
hits. Rosenbaum crossed the
Zach Leist gets a good lead and
watches for his chance to take off for
second base. The junior had a base
hit, an RBI and scored a run in the
game with the Gaels.
dish for three scores, with Boyd
scoring once. O’Connor showed
his speed on the base paths with
three steals on the night, while
both Rosenbaum and Eryn Ulven
managed one each.
O’Connor notched the win
on the hill, going the distance
with no earned runs allowed on a
three-hitter. He walked four and
flamed 12 K’s across the plate in
a nice performance.
Prior to that night, they dropped
an 11-1 game at Humboldt last
Monday. The lone run came in
the third inning as Rosenbaum
scored. Littlejohn was 2 of 3
with a double, while Weidemann
stroked a two-bagger for his only
contact. Rosenbaum also had a
base hit. Zach Martin took the
loss, giving up seven earned runs
with two walks and five K’s.
On Wednesday, Clear Lake
came to Clarion and scored a
14-2 win by using a big eightrun third inning. The home team
plated single scores in their half
of both the first and third innings.
Rosenbaum and Brendon Boyd
scored those runs, with Littlejohn
and Leist credited with an RBI
each. Littlejohn kept his hot
bat going by ripping a double,
with both Rosenbaum and Boyd
getting base hits to set themselves
up. Littlejohn drew two walks
and Rosenbaum one. Leist took
the loss, allowing eight earned
runs over 4 2/3 innings. He
allowed no walks and had four
K’s. Brendon Boyd came on in
relief.
On Friday, the team played
a competitive game at Rogers
Sports Complex against the
home St. Edmond Gaels before
falling 4-3. Boyd paced the attack
with two hits including a double
and scored a run. Littlejohn and
O’Connor both smacked a double
each for their lone hits, and both
had an RBI with Jarrod scoring
a run. Leist had a base hit, an
RBI and scored a run. Martin
went the distance in taking the
loss, but allowed just one earned
on six hits with a walk and two
strikeouts. “This was by far our
most complete game we’ve
played as a team this year,” stated
Willwerth.
The Monday doubleheader
with Hampton-Dumont will be
in next week’s Monitor. The
team is now 1-14 overall, and
goes to Algona this Friday then
hosts North Iowa next Tuesday
and Webster City Wednesday for
a two-night home stand. They
wrap up the season schedule at
Eagle Grove on Thursday.
Athlete of
the Week
Jarrod Littlejohn
Jarrod enjoyed a solid week offensively for
the Cowboys, pounding out seven total hits
in four games including five doubles. The
senior also tallied up three RBI and scored
three runs.
Photos courtesy of Lifetouch
Athlete of
the Week
Maddie Disney
Maddie had a productive week at the plate
in helping the team to a couple more wins.
The senior finished with three total hits
including a double, had three RBI and
scored four runs.
Photos courtesy of Lifetouch
Brendon Boyd scores a run for the team at St. Edmond. The junior
had two hits on the night including a double.
Palmer, Ring both take fourth
Last Thursday at the Kossuth
County Speedway in Algona, Chad
Palmer of Renwick took fourth place
in the stock car feature. On Saturday
at the Hamilton County Speedway
in Webster City, Matt Ring of Dows
was fourth there in the stock class. He
was followed by John Campbell of
Belmond in sixth and Parker Slagle of
Eagle Grove in 11th at the checkers.
Cowgirls host 3A first round
regional game
Will play Gilbert on July 6
Will Weidemann fires the ball to second to try to cut down the Gael base runner. The Cowboys put forth a good effort only to lose a tight 4-3 decision.
The
softball team has been assigned to
region 5 of Class 3A for postseason
tournament play, and will host
Gilbert on Wednesday, July 6 at 7
p.m. (all the rest of these games start
at that same time). The winner of
that game then plays either Center
Point-Urbana or Iowa Falls-Alden
on Friday, July 8 at Center Point in
the semifinals.
Teams in the other half of the
bracket include Solon, Williamsburg,
Roland-Story and Nevada. Their semifinal game is the same
night in Solon. The two remaining
teams will meet in the regional final
on Monday, July 11 at a site yet to be
determined (the highest remaining
seed will host the game). The winner
of that game earns a berth in the
2016 State Softball Tournament July
18-22 at Rogers Sports Complex in
Fort Dodge.
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By Karen Weld
From Terri Avery: “Time to fill
up the dance floor at the Dows
Convention Center with a TEXAS
STYLE JAM in DOWS on Friday,
July 1st from 6 - 9 p.m.” CGD
Middle School students will be
selling hamburgers and hot dogs to
help pay for their trip to Washington
D.C. next summer. People can also
still bring snacks to share.
** Reminder: More garden
produce all the time.
Clarion
Farmers Markets are held Saturdays
from 9 - 11 a.m.; but there is an
interruption this Saturday for the
4th of July holiday - no Farmers
Market, but consider shopping on
Wednesday from 4 - 6 p.m. - on the
courthouse lawn along Main Street.
Contact Milissa Zeiger, - 1-515-8510567 for more information.
** Fun at Lake Cornelia:
“Celebrate the 4th of July holiday
on Saturday, July 2 with the Lake
Association - Rowan Lions Club will
serve breakfast from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Members free – limit 5 household
members per ticket. Non-members
or extra tickets are $5. Children 4
and under are free. Contests & Fun
begin at noon with games, races, and
prizes. Boat Parade with the theme
“Super Heroes of Lake Cornelia at
7:30 p.m. with fireworks to follow at
dark.”
** Celebrate the 4th in Belmond.
On Saturday, July 2 begin the
day with the Firecracker Classic
5K Run-Walk at 8:30 a.m. at the
High School; enjoy a Kickball
Tournament at City Ball Diamond at
10:30 a.m. Bill Riley Talent Show is
at 2 p.m. - Belmond-Klemme High
School Auditorium. Sunday, July 3 Omelet Breakfast at the Fire Station
from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. followed by
the community Church Service at
City Park at 9:30 a.m. Kiddie Tractor
Pull at Belmond’s Rehabilitation
Center will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wrap
up Sunday with a Street Dance
beginning at 9 p.m. Celebrate the
(Monday) 4th with the parade at
10:30 a.m.; annual Lions’ Club Pork
Chop dinner at the fire station. After
the parade, events various places in
town. At 8 p.m. enjoy Fred Love
at the Football Field Grandstand
and the Red White and “Boom”
50th Anniversary Giant Fireworks
Show at the football field at 10 p.m.
Full listing of the events, call the
chamber 1-641-444-3937, city hall
1-641-444-3386 or e-mail cityhall@
wmtel.net.
** Busy weekend schedules?
Camping/staying at Lake Cornelia?
Early Sunday morning church
worship services return for eight
weeks this summer at the open
air shelter, north side of the lake
at 8 a.m., began on Sunday, June
26; ending Sunday, August 14.
Brief, informal with music and
worship. Led by Warren Curry,
Clarion Church of Christ. For more
information, contact the church
office - 1-515-532-3273.
** Wright County joins with the
other 98 Iowa counties in a “Bible
reading marathon” on county
courthouses across the state for 80
hours, continues during daylight
hours through Sunday, July 3.
Consider being a reader for an hour;
contact Donna Bailey of Rowan for
details or to volunteer - 1-515-2930632.
** Adult Lap Swimming at
Clarion’s Aquatic Center weekdays
between 11 a.m. - noon. Swimming
lessons are set for July 5 - 15 on
Monday - Friday from 10 - 11 a.m.
Registration at the swimming pool
or Clarion city hall.
** Amazing programs for kids of
all ages at the Rowan Public Library.
Wednesday, July 6, at 1 p.m. –
Blank Park Zoo – Animal Athletes.
Wednesday, July 13, at 1:30 p.m.
– The Magic of Mike Prestby.
Dows Area News
Wednesday, July 20 – at 1:00 p.m.
– Talespinner & Troubadour Darrin
Crow. Wednesday, July 27, 5:00 p.m.
– Potluck & Games Finale. Direct
questions to Joyce at 1-641-8532327; or email at joyceeriksen@
rowan.lib.ia.us.
** See you at the Wright County
District Jr. Fair July 6th – 11th –
It’s What’s For Summer. Check
out the full schedule of events at
www.wrightcofair.com or check its
Facebook .
** Interested in participating in
the Fair Parade on Wednesday, July
6 beginning at 6 p.m.? Everyone is
doing it – you should too. Parade
route will be the same as last year,
going straight down Broadway;
ending at the Fairgrounds. Call
the Eagle Grove Chamber for more
information. 1-515-448-4821.
** Many acts on the FREE STAGE
this year at the fair. Wednesday,
Crowning of Wright County Fair
Queen, INAUGURAL Little Miss
and Mister Wright County contest,
Screen on the Green showing E.T.
Thursday – Billy Heller, Nick’s Kids
Show, Buddy Holly Tribute. Friday
– Billy Heller, Nick’s Kids Show,
EG Community Band, Honoring
Our Veteran’s Program and Buddy
Holly Tribute. Saturday – Nick’s
Kids Show, Beal’s One Man Band,
Canvas Under the Big Tent, and
Buddy Holly Tribute. Sunday –
Eternity Bound, Beal’s One Man
Band, Nick’s Kids Show, Avery and
Friends, and Buddy Holly Tribute.
There is something for everyone.
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Upcoming
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Contact Joyce Eriksen at 1-641-8532327 during library hours or email
to joyceeriksen@rowan.lib.ia.us for
advance registration.
** Great events that are returning
to the Fair from last year: Screen
on the Green at the Free Stage
Wednesday, July 6th at 9:00 PM (or
dark) showing E.T.; Canvas Under
The Big Tent painting will be on
Saturday July 9th at both 1 PM and
3 PM; Working Dog Demonstration
will have multiple showings on
Saturday, July 9th.
** Grandstand events on July 6 - 11
at the Wright County Fair. Thursday
– Antique Tractor Showdown and a
Skid Loader Rodeo, Friday – Fantasy
Truck Pullers, Saturday – Cowboy
Mounted Shooters followed by
Salty Views, Sunday – Mariachi
Band followed by a FULL Rodeo
with fireworks to follow. Don’t miss
seeing all the great entertainment
right here in WRIGHT COUNTY.
** Special programs this summer
at the Clarion Public Library open
for children of all ages. Each at 1
p.m. Tuesday, July 19 - Mach 3
(The Hansen Family). Thursday,
August 4 - Rick Brammer, Magician
Extraordinaire.
** Wright County’s RELAY for
LIFE has been cancelled for 2016.
If you would like to be involved
with the planning of 2017, contact
Heather Englin at 1-512-490-8722.
** AT THE MOVIES: Showing
at the Clarion Theatre, “Central
Intelligence”, rated PG-13. Shows
at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday
on July 1 - 3; and Wednesday, July 6.
Also Sunday, Ju,y 3 at 2:30 p.m. For
current shows, more information,
or to view previews, go to www.
clariontheater.com ; phone 1-515602-6606.
** MONEY $AVING TIP: For
veterans:
Heartland Museum
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M-Sat 10-3. Each Wednesday in
July, Veterans will be admitted free
in appreciation for their service.
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Yard and Garden: What’s on Those Maple Leaves?
By Richard Jauron, Laura Sternweis
As homeowners enjoy the shade
from their maple trees, they may
notice something strange on the
leaves or branches. Horticulturists
from Iowa State University
Extension and Outreach answer
questions about galls, fungi and
scale that may appear on maples. To
have additional questions answered,
contact the ISU Hortline at 515-2943108 or hortline@iastate.edu.
The leaves on my maple tree
have erect, spike-like growths on
their upper leaf surfaces. Should I
be concerned?
The hair-like growths are likely
galls. Galls are abnormal growths
of plant tissue induced to form
by mites, insects or other small
organisms. The hair-like gall on the
maple leaves is probably the maple
spindle gall.
Maple spindle galls are yellowish
green and about 1/5-inch long. They
are as thick as the lead in a pencil.
The galls are somewhat thicker in
the middle than at the ends, hence
the common name of spindle gall.
Maple spindle galls are caused
by extremely small mites that are
only 1/125-inch long. Adult mites
spend the winter under the bark and
other protective places on the trees.
In early spring, the adults move to
developing, unfolding leaves and
begin feeding. The leaf responds
to the small irritation by rapidly
producing extra cells that form the
abnormal growth at the feeding site.
The gall encloses the mite, which
continues to feed and lay numerous
eggs within the gall.
Reproduction is prolific and
as the new mites mature, they
leave the gall and move to other
newly emerging leaves to repeat
the process. Only new leaves are
capable of producing galls. Mite
activity continues until mid-summer
when it starts to decline. Adult mites
leave the foliage in the fall and move
to overwintering sites.
Other galls that are commonly
seen on maple leaves include the
maple bladder gall (small, globular,
wart-like, red or black growths on
upper leaf surfaces), gouty vein gall
(thickened, green or red, pouch-like
swellings along leaf veins on lower
leaf surfaces), and velvet or erineum
galls (green to red, velvet-like
patches on the undersides of leaves).
While galls may be unsightly,
they do not cause serious harm
to healthy, well-established trees.
Galls cannot be “cured” once they
have formed. Preventive insecticide
treatments are seldom warranted.
There are black spots on my
maple leaves. Is this a serious
problem?
Tar spot is a common leaf spot
on maples in the United States.
Several fungi in the genus Rhytisma
cause tar spot. Fortunately, tar spot
does not cause serious harm to
maple trees. The damage is mainly
cosmetic.
The severity of tar spot can be
reduced by raking and removing
infected leaves from around the base
of the maple tree in fall. In most
cases, controlling tar spot with a
fungicide is not practical or feasible.
There are small, white objects
resembling kernels of popcorn on
the branches of my silver maple
tree. The tree also is dripping sap.
What should I do?
The small, white, popcorn-like
objects are likely cottony maple
scale. Cottony maple scale is an
insect. It is most commonly found
on silver maple trees. However, it
also can be found on other maples,
oak, linden, hackberry, honey locust
and other trees.
In June, female scales begin to
produce large, white, cottony egg
sacs that may grow to the size of
dimes (up to ½ inch in diameter).
Large numbers of egg sacs look like
popcorn strung along the branches
and twigs.
The eggs within the expanded
egg sacs (up to 1,000 per sac) begin
to hatch in early July. The new scale
nymphs crawl to the undersides of
leaves where they feed on sap from
the leaf tissue. The scales grow to
adulthood on the leaves and mate
in August or September before the
females return to twigs to spend the
winter. There is one generation per
year.
Cottony maple scale insects
excrete a clear, sticky substance
called honeydew. The honeydew
drops onto leaves on the lower
portions of infested trees. It also
drops onto plants or other objects
(patio furniture, cars, driveways,
etc.) beneath trees. Oftentimes, a
sooty mold fungus colonizes the
honeydew, resulting in a black sooty
appearance on leaves, branches and
other objects.
Cottony maple scale usually
causes little harm to healthy trees.
Natural predators will control the
infestation within one or two years.
Treatment of cottony maple scale
with insecticides may do more harm
than good as the insecticide will kill
their insect predators.
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June 30, 2016 The Wright County Monitor • Page 15
Dows Area News
From the Korner
By Marillyn Korth
Another hot Sunday in Morgan
Township. I went to church and then
home and stayed here all day. Had a
good nap and got a phone call from
Haylee. It is so good to hear from
the grandkids.
The little boys spent the night
here on Tuesday. They were very
good and we ate pizza and watched
some rousing cartoons. Ha! Wednesday, I had to pick up Emmett
from day care as he wasn’t feeling
well. I don’t know what the problem
was, as he seemed OK here. We
cleaned out the toy box and he took
home some of his treasures.
Thursday evening I went to
Hampton to Justin’s ballgame. It
was tournament time and they
played a Hampton team. It was a
good game and they played well. Quite an improvement from the first
game of the season. Many thanks
to the young men who coach these
boys. It is much appreciated. I went to Dows in the morning
to do some errands and then to lunch
with Jane and then to Hampton to
pay some bills. I went out to the car
wash and as usual I couldn’t make
it work. I got disgusted and came
home. I guess I will just have to
wash with the wand from now on. The birds have a real heyday with
my car. I should have left it out in
the rain.
I heard in church that my friend
Marcine Cooper had passed away.
She had been struggling lately
and although I will miss her I am
so happy for her new life. My
sympathies to the family. This week is the Ice Cream
Social at Morgan. I hope to see
many of you there on Thursday
evening. I know for a fact that it is
the best one around. So our week
will be a busy one. Have a good
week and come out for a bite to eat
and some scintillating conversation. Till next time. MK
NCIGS has monthly educational programs of historical
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• Dows City Council to meet at
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Wright County Monitor Office CLOSED Monday, July 4 for the 4th of July Holiday
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them, and the foods they still cherish.
Mrs. Tinkey recently won
third place in the Founder’s Award
competition for her research paper
on this topic at the International
Quester Convention held in Des
Moines. She is currently serving
a two year term as president of the
Iowa Questers, an organization that
is involved in the restoration and
preservation of artifacts and historic
landmarks, and the study and
collecting of antiques. Dows
Community Calendar
Carissa
Brinkman,
from
Dows, was named to Buena
Vista University’s Graduate &
Professional Studies Dean’s List
for terms three and four. Students
named to the Dean’s List must have
a minimum grade point average of
3.5 for the two terms, based on a
4.0 grade point system, and must
have taken at least 12 hours of
coursework.
Brinkman attends Buena Vista
University Fort Dodge.
Four the Record was formed in the
summer of 2015 and has been enjoying
singing with each other since then. Our
love of a wide variety of music has led us
to have a varied song list from country
to opera, barbershop to show tunes. We
should have something for everyone.
We are a young quartet with the oldest
being thirty four. (Except for the old
guy) Three members of the quartet are
members of Cornbelt Chorus of Algona
and one from the River City Chorus of
Mason City We had our Algona chapter
chorus show premier this last spring
with rave reviews from the audience and
chapter members as well. So we hope
you will enjoy our performance for you.
TWIZZLERS
from all over the world. Each
bringing a part of their country’s
culture and heritage with them to
Iowa, thereby enriching the lives of
all. This presentation will tell about
the Native Indians and the EuroAmericans that settled in Iowa up
until the 1870’s.
She will be telling when the
various groups immigrated to Iowa,
where they came from, why they
came and where they settled. She
will also tell of some of the customs
and traditions they brought with
Carissa
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(NCIGS) will be held at 1:30 p.m.
in the lower level of the Clear Lake
Public Library, at 200 N 4th Street in
Clear Lake. The featured speaker of
the afternoon will be Carol Tinkey
of Mason City, who will present a
power point presentation on “The
Ethnic Heritage of Iowa - From
Native Indians to the Euro-American
Settlers”. Throughout the years, Iowa has
become home to many ethnic groups
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Wright Christian Reformed Church – 125 year celebration
Front row, left to right: Pastor Daniel and Becky Lindley, Pastor Harold and Jennie Westra, Pastor Frank
Enfeld, Pastor Chuck and Erin Walton. Back row: current Pastor Jason and Karin Semans, Pastor Earl
Dykema, Pastor Bill and Bev Brouwers.
Kacey Ginn, editor
The Wright Christian Reformed
Church in rural Kanawha has been
home to many souls in Wright and
Hancock counties over its 125 years.
On Sunday, June 26, the church
celebrated those years and the
changes that have happened—from
the days of German immigrants
who helped start the church, to
expanding the building, sponsoring
the Kanawha Christian School, and
missions work. More than 140 people
each attended the church’s morning
and afternoon anniversary services,
during which the congregation
celebrated the church’s history with
singing and special speakers.
Of the seven living pastors of the
church, six were able to come back:
Earl Dykema, Frank Einfeld, Harold
Westra, Bill Brouwers, Chuck
Walton and Daniel Lindley. Leonard
Hoffman, at over 90 years old, was
unable to make it, but sent a letter
full of reminiscences about his time
there.
Current Pastor Jason Semans,
new to the church as of June 19, said
it was exciting to come just before
the anniversary. “That’s not an honor
you usually get as a pastor, to see
your predecessors,” Semans said.
“I really like having that kind of
backdrop, not just getting to know
the church, but the people, the story
of the church. It’s a fantastic kind of
experience.”
Many who hadn’t been to the
church in several years came for
the celebration. Craig Christians
came all the way back to his home
community from Cedar Rapids to be
there. “Wouldn’t miss it,” he said,
adding that seeing the church for
him was like seeing the foundation
of his life. “Pretty meaningful for me
to come back home.”
Though attendance has dropped
over the years, with about 80
regularly
attending
morning
services, the church has grown in
another way. Eleven years ago, the
church building also became home to
the Church of the Five Fountains, the
first Hispanic church in Kanawha,
pastored by Michelangelo Ramirez
on Sunday evenings.
Pastor
Ramirez
told
the
congregation, with Cesar Ramirez
translating, that thanks to the church’s
hosting the Church of the Five
Fountains, missionaries had helped
start six Five Fountains churches
in Venezuela, two in Argentina, and
one each in Guatemala, El Salvador,
Mexico, plus Webster City, Iowa and
one opening soon in Belmond.
“We thank you for opening
your doors of the little church in
Kanawha,” Ramirez said.
A stanza of a poem read by
Marilyn TerHark at the celebration
illustrates how many feel about
the church: “If you visit our little
white church/ you may find that you
want to tarry/ for you will feel the
presence of God/ in this little white
church on the prairie.”
By Kim Demory
Three years ago when Nancy
Rosendahl approached the Wright
County Fair Board about the
possibility of adding a veterans
recognition night to the fair, she
could have only hoped it would
grow into such an appreciated
event.
On Friday, July 8, all area
veterans and their families are
invited to a ceremony at the
free stage put on in their honor
beginning at 6 p.m. Veterans will
be recognized for their service and
dedication to our freedom. Please
bring your lawn chairs as seating
is limited and reserved for veterans
who need them most.
Each of the veterans and
their military branch will be
recognized. Deceased loved ones
will be recognized as well. Family
members of those veterans who
have passed will be asked to stand
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helping lead the entire program. There will not be a set speaker,
but instead they will be reading a
book about the flag and what the
flag means to America. Another
4-H member will play the National
Anthem and TAPs. Still more 4-H
members will be involved who
will fold the flag, shake hands with
veterans, and do all the reading. This truly promises to be a
program that will touch you and
leave you feeling proud to be an
American and appreciative that
because of our veterans, we are free
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