CGD class of 2016 graduation

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The Wright County
Monitor
State Track
Events
Sports Pages
12 and 13
147th year Number 21
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Official newspaper of Wright County
County engineers
working on sign improvement
Kacey Ginn, editor
wrightcomonitor@gmail.com
Last June’s severe thunderstorm
took down signs around Wright
County. Those and other signs,
totaling 54, are missing; other
county signs are simply due to be
replaced.
Adam
Clemons,
county
engineer, had an inch-thick stack
of forms on the 1,300 signs
in “poor condition” that need
replacement at the supervisor’s
meeting Monday. “When we
say poor condition, we mean
retroreflectivity,” he said. The
signs most in need of replacement
are losing their nighttime
visibility, potentially creating
safety hazards.
Clemons said the crew member
that is in charge of replacing signs
also works on the bridge crew and
in other areas, which often means
he has little time to replace signs.
Clemons wanted to have him
start replacing signs full-time.
“The caveat of this is that we’re
taking away a guy from the bridge
crew, and I would need to ask for
another guy for the bridge crew,”
he said.
The supervisors decided that
the hire was worth the expense
for safety’s sake and approved
Clemons’s moving forward in
finding a candidate. “He’s got
54 [signs] down now that need
to be replaced that are down for
the county. We need to take care
of these signs,” Supervisor Rick
Rasmussen said.
Other engineering business
included approval for a motor
grader purchase, quoted at
$316,000. The machine will be
a 2016 12M3 all-wheel drive
Caterpillar. “This one’s going
up in Belmond,” Clemons said.
With a trade-in worth $61,000 and
maintenance costs considered, the
Caterpillar will be less expensive
than other brands Clemons looked
at.
The purchase was part of
the engineering department’s
regular rotation for equipment
improvement. “We normally do
one a year,” Clemons said. He is
also considering the purchase of
either a sign truck (an F-750) or a
mid-size excavator, depending on
price.
Due to vehicle breakdowns, the
county has also started contracting
hauling for road work. “If our
guys get all the gravel done, and
we’re doing about seven miles
of gravel in each [motor grader
district], we’re going to move
to rock dusting. It seems to help
bind it up a little, have a bit of
structure,” Clemons said.
Jen Sheehan, County Social
Services Coordinator, had a hire
for the board of supervisors to
approve, though the name won’t
be released until he has passed a
background check and physical.
Sheehan said they were looking
through their 40 referrals for case
managers from Franklin County
to relieve pressure on Wright’s
busy case managers.
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June 10 and 11 is Festival in the Park
Kacey Ginn, editor
The Festival in the Park is a
longstanding Clarion tradition that is
fast approaching. This year promises
to be bigger and better than before,
with a focus on activities for all ages.
Sherri O’Brien, volunteer co-chair
for the Festival along with Staci
Schnittjer, wanted to let people know
what to expect from the Festival
this year. “Everything is going to be
downtown,” she said.
O’Brien said some of the fun would
start before the actual Festival days
of Friday and Saturday. Two Clarion
businesses, Fuel and That Iowa
Girl, will be celebrating their third
anniversaries, with Fuel celebrating
Thursday night and That Iowa Girl
holding special sales on Friday.
Starting June 6, art show entries
will be on display in the businesses
along Main Street, with age
categories for students and adults.
O’Brien said they were still happy
to accept entries for the adult art
show, which could include pottery,
photography, or other 2D art. (To
enter a piece, call the Chamber.)
Winners for each category will be
announced Friday evening from the
stage on the northwest corner of the
Courthouse Square.
On Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., the
Festival officially kicks off. “Our
Friday night is going to be called
Family Fun Night,” O’Brien said.
“Our goal was to incorporate all the
ages.”
Main Street from the Courthouse
to Fuel will be blocked off for
local food vendors—including La
Tienda, Pizza Ranch, That Iowa
Girl, Superfoods ice cream, Taco
Shack, and more—and activities.
Music will be provided by Salty
Views, a popular choice last year,
and four different inflatable stations
will provide fun for kids through
adults. (Adults and older kids can
try an obstacle course. TAG students
are currently selling wristbands for
inflatables for $10; after Memorial
Day, Clarion’s banks will have them
available for purchase.) There will
be even more games for kids, like a
bean bag toss and tic-tac-toe.
Jimmy Johnson and Berne
Ketchum are orchestrating a belt
sander race, the farmer’s market and
flea market will be going on, and
there will also be a car show on the
east side of the courthouse. Many
businesses will have extended hours.
There will also be dancing and music
outside Fuel later in the evening.
Basically, there’s an activity for
every age and taste.
“This is a different venue,”
O’Brien said. “We’ve got a beautiful
courthouse square with a great
downtown, so we’re trying some
new things.”
The 5K Fun Run will take place on
Friday night starting at 7:30 near with
softball field. Serious runners can use
Board of Education President
Beth Severson said a few words.
The valedictorian students: Kennedy Goodell, Courtney Studer, Sierra
Dirksen, Zach Pogge, and Maddie Disney.
The class begins to turn their tassels, officially symbolizing the end of
their high school careers.
Senior class president Noah Maxheimer figuratively “passed the mantle”
of the senior class on to junior class president Emma Konvalinka.
Sheehan also commented that
food vouchers for farmers markets
for eligible individuals could be
picked up from Upper Des Moines
Opportunity. “It’s a good way for
individuals to have access to fresh
fruits and vegetables,” she said.
Next, Environmental Health
Director
Sandy
McGrath
presented the master matrix
for Woodleigh Farm, Windmill
Place in Section Three of Lincoln
Township. Grant Woodley said
the proposed site would have two
2,400-head, double-wide singlelong tunnel hog buildings. Other
than some tile to disconnect,
McGrath said the site was good to
go with a score of 440. The master
matrix was approved.
McGrath also said that though
flies in the southwestern part
of the county had decreased,
they could quickly come back
once the weather warms up. She
emphasized that the key was
covering litter piles and taking
care that litter remains dry. “I think
the barns are doing what they can
to manage it, and I think the gap
is the litter,” she said. “We need
to be more diligent—whatever we
can do to dry it out as best we can
and get it applied.”
Hearings for the private
tile crossing in DD#131 were
discontinued since the county was
no longer involved, though the
landowners were still waiting for
the completed agreement.
their times to qualify for other races,
but the run/walk event is suitable for
people of all skill levels and ages. To
register, visit allsportscentral.com or
contact the Chamber.
Saturday will comprise the
traditional parts of the Festival,
including breakfast at the Fire
Station, the parade at 10 (including
the new-last-year kiddie parade; to
participate, line up outside of Mosaic
at 9:30 a.m.), the craft show, and
food provided by local churches
and service organizations at Gazebo
Park. Local groups will perform for
the traditional Music in the Park once
the parade is over. For the finale, visit
Chappy’s, which is hosting the Vic
Ferrari band in the evening.
O’Brien said she and Staci have
enjoyed working on the Festival,
and that they couldn’t have done it
without the support of Pam and Carol
at the Clarion Chamber. “It’s been a
lot of fun,” she said. The Festival in
the Park is sure to be even more so.
C-G-D class of 2016 graduation
Kacey Ginn, editor
“What lies behind us and what
lies ahead of us are tiny matters
compared to what lies within us.”
This quote, attributed to Ralph
Waldo Emerson, was chosen by
the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows class
of 2016 as their motto. On Sunday,
May 22, the class of 2016 graduated
from high school, ready to move on
and find out what lies ahead of them.
The class of 2016, the smallest at
the high school with 56 students, had
five students graduate with a 4.0 GPA
for Valedictorian: Sierra Dirksen,
Maddie Disney, Kennedy Goodell,
Zachary Pogge, and Courtney
Studer. Each of them spoke about
what their class had accomplished,
and each chose a concept or idea
they felt was embodied by the class.
Maddie Disney described some of
the class’s achievements, including
their overall 23.8 ACT score. “Our
achievements were not our own, but
every member of the senior class’s,”
she said.
Zach Pogge said he thought the
class exemplified determination.
“We have all been very determined
to reach our goals and do the best we
can,” he said. He also emphasized
the importance of extracurriculars
in representing the school, and said
that 18 students in the graduating
class had participated in a state
event.
Sierra Dirksen said the seniors had
always been good at supporting each
other, from an entire elementary
school class calling an injured
classmate at home to individual
students like Tyler Frantz, who had
helped her in math her freshman
year. “They would give you the shirt
off their backs,” she said.
Courtney Studer emphasized
the connections the students had
made—to the school, to each other,
and to their hometown. To her
classmates, surrounded by teachers,
parents,
grandparents,
fellow
students, and community members,
she said, “You share a connection
with all of the people in this room.”
Kennedy Goodell said that as
students, they had made many
discoveries, and that as the
graduated, they would be going off
to make more. Though learning was
sometimes a struggle, they could
always rise above past mistakes.
“Our failures didn’t define us then,
and they won’t start now,” she said.
Class President Noah Maxheimer
also spoke. He relived memories
and told the audience some fun facts
about the class, like how they had
won the Homecoming dress-up days
competition between classes every
year.
“Our class is full of trendsetting
stars who can be whatever they want
to be,” he said. He added to retiring
high school Principal Dennis March,
“I can honestly say you saved the
best class for last.”
The senior members of the choir sang one last song together, directed by David Ackerman: “Homeward
Bound,” arranged by Jay Althouse.
Dennis March, high school principal, shook hands with the students who ranked in the top 10 academically.
Page 2 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, May 26, 2016
Boy Scouts earn Emergency Preparedness
Merit Badges
On April 24, eight Boy Scouts
from Clarion Troop 1047 and five
Boy Scouts from Belmond Troop
101 came together for a day of
learning to earn the Emergency
Preparedness Merit Badge. The
day started with four hours of
classroom time taught by Wright
County Emergency Management
Coordinator Jim Lester. The Scouts
covered items such as having
emergency kits and plans for both
their families and individually and
how to plan, prepare, respond, and
mitigate 15 different manmade and
natural emergencies.
The second part of the class
was spent working together in a
mock disaster drill where they had
to utilize the skills learned in the
Emergency Preparedness and First
Aid Merit Badges. The disaster
consisted of their campsite being
hit with strong straight line winds
which took down two large tree
limbs that landed on two tents with
Scouts inside. The Scouts were
informed that all adult leaders were
absent and they were in complete
charge of the situation.
The Scouts quickly devised a
plan of sending runners to get help
and split into groups to attend to
the injured Scouts. Mock injuries
consisted of a compound open
fractured forearm, a large laceration
with arterial bleeding on a calf, a
forearm impaled by a tree limb, and
a large laceration on a forehead.
The Scouts quickly took control
and administered first aid to the
injuries. Lester stated in the debrief
that followed the exercise, “I was
overly impressed how the Scouts
worked as a team, and the way
they improvised splints from tent
poles.” As the Scouts were finishing
the bandaging, they were thrown
a curveball in which they were
informed there were heavy rains
uphill from them and they were in a
flash flood zone. The Scouts quickly
moved the injured Scouts to safety
using various methods depending
on the condition of the injured.
Tim Hamilton, Scoutmaster
for the Clarion troop, said he had
planned the day with the assistance
of Donna Brown from the Belmond
troop. When asked why the troops
came together, Brown stated
she had reached out to Hamilton
about finding a counselor for the
Emergency Preparedness Merit
Badge. “From there it just fell
together working with Tim and
Jim. It made sense doing the class
together instead of having Jim do it
twice,” she said.
Lester, Hamilton, and Brown
are also working together to
devise a plan where the troops
could be mobilized in emergency
situations within Wright County or
neighboring counties. “The Scouts
could help with many different
things. Passing out information
door to door, as runners between a
command post and other emergency
responders if communications have
failed, or it may be as manning
rest tents for other responders; the
possibilities are endless,” stated
Lester.
Golden Apple Award winner
At the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on May 3, the nominees for the Golden Apple Award were
honored. Seven teachers were nominated: Austin Warnke, Craig Warnke, Pat O’Brien, Brandon Lantzky
(this year’s winner), Missy Springstein Haupt, Tess Roseburrough and Lindsey Helton. Congratulations Mr.
Latzky and all nominees!
Past and retired teachers, school board members, and friends joined with current teachers Monday afternoon
to celebrate four retiring Clarion-Goldfield-Dows district staff members: Ruth Kramer, secretary in the district
office; Bobbie Tillman, high school English teacher and librarian; Dennis March, high school principal; and
Susan Baker, middle school resource room teacher.
The Scouts used both their first aid and emergency preparedness knowledge to treat four mock injuries.
Clarion Memorial Day Service
American Legion to Serve Pancake Breakfast on
Memorial Day
The Clarion American Legion
and VFW Posts will hold their
annual Memorial Day observance
on Monday, May 30, beginning at
10a.m. in the Clarion-GoldfieldDows High School gymnasium.
There is no charge for attending
the service and the public is urged
to attend to honor the many young
men and women who gave their
lives in defense of the freedoms we
enjoy. Refreshments will be served
following the program.
Clarion American Legion Post
#246 will serve a pancake and
sausage breakfast prior to the
Memorial Day Service at the high
school cafeteria from 7-9:30a.m.
Free will donations accepted.
The Avenue of Flags at the
Evergreen Cemetery will be put up
beginning at 8a.m. on Saturday, May
28 and will be taken down Tuesday,
May 31 at 5p.m.
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Tempers Flare
as prayers become personal
The excitement in the Valley was
palpable that Tuesday evening as
the good folks made their way to
the fellowship hall of the Methodist
Church for what would soon be
known as “The Debate of the
Century.”
The atmosphere was similar to
that of a county fair or street carnival
as members of the VFW waved
signs proclaiming, “Down with the
Federal Reserve!” while the Ladies
of the Auburn Hat Society passed
out lemon cookies to children trying
to hang on to their parents along the
crowded walkway.
Campaign attire revealed the
sentiments of those in the crowd.
Raymond
Cooper’s
supporters
proudly wore “In Your Heart, You
Know He’s Right” buttons, while
those of “Silver Tongue” Dick
Bland’s adherents proclaimed “God’s
Own Man.”
Absent from the festivities were
any signs of support for Juliet
Stoughton, the last-minute candidate
who tricked Cooper and Bland into
taking part in a debate just two
days before the mayoral election. I
suppose it was hardly a surprise as
only a handful of Valley residents
had met Juliet in the year since she
moved to the Valley.
Iris Long hurriedly finished laying
out Wednesday’s issue of Lennox
Valley Hometown News, leaving
only space for a front-page photo and
story about the debate. Next to the
debate story she listed the results of
a just-completed poll of Valley voters
under the headline, “Valley Poll Full
of Surprises.”
Iris left the newspaper office and
hurried over to the debate site carrying
her well-worn camera and note pad.
This election was the biggest story of
her long career and she wasn’t about
to miss the fireworks about to take
place at the Methodist Church.
Neither Lennox Valley nor
Springfield was big enough for
a network-affiliated TV station.
However, students at Spring County
Community College were on hand to
broadcast the debate over the local
cable access channel.
Using her influence as secretary
of the Spring Valley Chamber of
Commerce, Vera Pinrod made
arrangements for Matt Pinkin,
meteorologist at Channel 6 News, to
travel the 60 miles to Lennox Valley
to moderate the debate.
All the ingredients were present for
a slugfest of historical proportions.
The candidates lined the stage in
three chairs, with Mayor Dick Bland
in the center seat. A single podium
graced the stage, blocking those
along the center aisle from seeing
Bland clearly. A microphone was
mounted on the front of the podium
connected to a portable speaker on
the floor below.
Moderator Pinkin took the stage,
provoking an almost deafening roar
from the audience. Celebrities were
rare in the Valley, although 1998
saw more than its share between TV
evangelists and performers at the
county fair.
As the crowd watched in silence,
a coin was tossed determining who
would speak first. Raymond Cooper
would be first, followed by Mayor
Bland, then Juliet. The moderator
told each candidate to make a oneminute opening statement.
Cooper approached the podium
as a sizeable portion of the audience
cheered. Looking over the assembly,
he paused, then asked everyone to
bow their heads.
As everyone except Iris Long
lowered their heads, Raymond
began to pray, “Let not the foot of
pride come upon me, and let not the
hand of the wicked drive me away.
There the doers of iniquity have
fallen. They have been thrust down
and cannot rise.”
His fans were beside themselves.
Their champion once again was led
by God to deliver a heartfelt prayer.
That it came straight from Raymond’s
“Book of Famous Prayers” was
unknown to them.
Dick Bland was a seasoned
politician. Not to be outdone, as his
60 seconds began, he also asked the
audience to pray with him.
Quoting directly from Judges 15,
“Silver Tongue” prayed, “Lord, I
have been smitten by the jawbone of
an ass.”
That’s when things began to get
out of hand. Cooper supporters
took the prayer personally as Bland
loyalists cheered the mayor on. It
was obvious the meteorologist was in
over his head.
Just when it seemed that the debate
might have ended before it began, the
crowd hushed as Juliet Stoughton
took her place behind the podium.
Nancy’s Notes
I am so sad to announce that Deb
Sebby will be retiring on Tuesday,
May 31. She has done a great job
at the library. If you’d like to stop
in and wish her well, we’ll have
the coffee pot on that day. I’m sure
we’ll still see her trotting around
town, but we’ll still miss seeing her
on a regular basis. We are pleased
to announce that Missy Hansen has
been hired to take her place. She
will be working as our children’s
librarian and has many fun activities
planned for local children in the near
future.
We
have
purchased
a
new mystery, “The Cracked
Spine,”written by Paige Shelton.
As I was reading the bookcover I
found that she was a graduate of
Drake University. It always makes
for more interesting reading when
there’s an Iowa connection. Delaney
Nichols was never an adventurer,
so no one was more surprised than
she was when she packed her bags
and moved halfway across the world
to Edinburgh, Scotland to start a
job. Beginning a new career at The
Cracked Spine, a bookshop located
in the heart of the city, her new boss,
Edwin MacAlister, has given her the
opportunity of a lifetime. Delaney
can’t wait to take her spot behind
the desk. The Cracked Spine is filled
with everything a book lover could
want, each item as diverse as the
people who work there; the lovable
Rosie, who always has tiny dog
Hector in tow; Hamlet, a nineteenyear-old actor with a colored past
and bright future; and Edwin, who
is just as mysterious as Delaney
expected. But before she can settle
into her new life, a precious artifact
goes missing, and Edwin’s sister
is brutally murdered. Never did
Delaney think that searching for
things lost could mean a killer, but if
she’s to keep her job, and protect her
new friends, she’ll need to learn the
truth behind this tragedy.
Danielle Steel has really been
cranking out the books in the past
few months. She has had a new book
released every month this year with
several more ready to be published
before the year ends. We recently
added, “The Apartment,” to our
shelves. Four young women, all at
turning points in their lives, come
together by chance in the heart of
New York City. Claire Kelly finds
the walk-up apartment, a spacious
loft in Hell’s Kitchen. But the
aspiring shoe designer needs at least
one roommate in order to afford
the rent. She meets Abby Williams,
a writer trying to make it on her
own, far away from her successful
family in L.A. Four years later,
Morgan Shelby joins them. She’s
Age of The Geek
t.k.fischer@hotmail.com
Travis Fischer is a writer for Mid America Publishing
Pick a side
By Travis Fischer
Now that I’ve sufficiently gushed
over “Captain America: Civil War,”
there’s still one question that must
asked.
Whose side are you on?
Spoiler Alert: I tried to keep
things vague in last week’s column.
This week though, I’m getting into
the nitty gritty so if you haven’t seen
the movie yet, what are you waiting
for?
So the crux of the conflict in
the movie centers around a United
Nations resolution known as the
Sokovia Accords, named in honor
of the fictional eastern European
nation that was all but destroyed in
the second Avengers movie.
It seems the world governments
aren’t particularly thrilled about the
amount of collateral damage that
the Avengers leave in their wake
and give the Avengers an ultimatum
submit to UN authority and oversight
or hang up the costumes and retire.
In defense of the policy is Iron
Man. It’s been a long time since Tony
Stark bragged about privatizing
world peace in “Iron Man 2” and his
viewpoint has dramatically changed.
Since the fall of S.H.I.E.LD. in
“Captain America: Winter Soldier,”
the Avengers have been running
paramilitary operations across the
globe, breaking who knows how
many local and international laws in
the process.
Make no mistake, what the
Avengers do is absolutely illegal and
Tony Stark is at the greatest risk of
all of them. If Bill Gates put together
a team of mercenaries and had them
traipsing around the world getting
ambitious, with a finance job on
Wall Street. Then Sasha Hartman,
a medical student whose identical
twin sister is a famous supermodel.
The apartment, with its exposed
brick and natural light, becomes a
home to friends about to embark on
new adventures. Their shared life
in the apartment grounds them as
they bring one another comfort and
become a family of beloved friends.
Stop in and see us: Monday
through Wednesday between noon
and 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and
Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., or Saturday between
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
into firefights, you can bet there
would be consequences.
Tony Stark is lucky he’s
American. Elsewhere in the world,
independently wealthy people who
finance and train soldiers in private
compounds and send them out on
secret missions into other countries
generally aren’t thought of as
“heroes” by the general public.
Under that light, the basic idea
of the Sokovia Accord seems fair
enough. The Avengers get legal
authority to do their thing, but they
get their marching orders from the
United Nations.
And there’s the kicker that
becomes the center of the conflict.
Captain America
immediately
objects to the idea that a committee
of people with their own political
agendas will have the first and last
word about when the Avengers act.
It’s pretty easy to see a scenario
where the Avengers would either be
prevented from taking action where
they’re needed, or ordered to take
action against an unworthy target.
This is a valid concern. In the real
world, the United Nations Security
Council is hardly known as the most
effective peacekeeping force. It’s
hard to imagine that the Avengers
would be allowed to investigate a
half-dozen sleeping soviet super
soldiers if Russia was given veto
power.
It’s even worse within the context
of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We’re talking about a world where
it’s a safe bet that any political body
of power has at least one member of
Hydra in its midst.
And this is what makes the
conflict in the movie so compelling.
Both sides have very valid points.
Iron Man is right in that the
Avengers need to be held to some
form of oversight. Otherwise they’re
just globetrotting vigilantes.
At the same time, Captain
America is right not to trust the
governments of the world. A point
proven by the movie’s villain, who
immediately manipulates the newly
legitimatized Avengers for his own
purposes.
Once again, like virtually every
political conflict in history, it all
comes down to pragmatism vs.
principle.
Iron Man is being pragmatic. He
knows the Sokovia Accords are a
bad deal, but the alternative is worse.
If the Avengers don’t play ball, they
risk alienating the world they’re
trying to protect and becoming
fugitives, which is exactly what
happens to those on Team Cap.
Captain America, on the other
hand, doesn’t have time for those
kind of games. He sees no point in
signing the Accord when he knows
his team is going to inevitably
disregard their orders and go rogue
the first time they are told they should
or shouldn’t act on something, which
is exactly what Iron Man does near
the end of the movie.
In the end, neither side is entirely
right or entirely wrong.
In hindsight, the entire issue
probably could have been avoided
had Tony Stark thought to contract
with world governments ahead of
time. Some futurist he turned out to
be.
That said, Captain America
probably would have been better off
working within the system rather
than against it.
Of course that would have made
for a far shorter and less interesting
movie.
So what do you think? Is Iron
Man too authoritarian? Is Captain
America too libertarian. Or do you
just want to see them punch each
other?
Travis Fischer is a news writer for
Mid-America Publishing and picks
Team Spider-Man.
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As a community we need to be
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
CLARION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Monday, May 2, 2016
The Clarion City Council met in regular
session Monday, May 02, 2016, at 5 p.m.,
in council chambers with Mayor Mike Nail
presiding. Councilpersons present were Duane
Asbe, Dave Maxheimer, 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 reported. Mayor Nail
inquired if there were any citizens present to
address the Council, no one was present.
Motion by Mussman, seconded Asbe, to
approve the consent agenda. Roll Call Vote
taken: Asbe, aye; Diamond, aye; Maxheimer,
aye; Young, aye; Mussman, aye. Motion
carried.
Motion by Asbe, seconded by Maxheimer, to
open a public hearing on the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimate
of cost for the Purchase of Snow Removal
Equipment with FAA Funds. Dave Joens of
DGR Engineering presented the information to
the Council. No futher questions were asked.
Motion by Mussman to close the public hearing,
seconded by Andy. All ayes approved.
Motion by Mussman, seconded by Asbe, to
Approve Resolution 16-17 Approving Plans,
Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate
of Costs for Snow Removal Equipment with
FAA Funds. Roll Call Vote: Asbe, aye; Diamond,
aye; Maxheimer, aye; Young, aye; Mussman,
aye. Resolution 16-17 was approved.
Motion by Asbe, seconded by Diamond,
to Approve Resolution 16-18 Approve Low
Responsive Bid and Authorizing Execution of
Contract for Snow Removal Equipment with
FAA Funds to Casady Brothers Implement,
Inc. of Webster City, Iowa. Roll Call Vote taken:
Asbe, aye; Diamond, aye; Maxheimer, aye;
Young, aye; Mussman, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Young, seconded by Maxheimer,
to Approve Resolution 16-19 Approve Submittal
of FAA AIP Grant Application. Roll Call Vote
passed.
Motion by Asbe to open the public hearing
on the FYE 2016 Budget Amendment.
Administrator Rief presented to the Council the
budget changes. Motion by Mussman to close
the public hearing, seconded by Asbe. All ayes
carried.
Motion by Asbe to approve Resolution 16-16
FYE 2016 Budget Amendment. Roll Call Vote
passed.
Motion by Asbe to re-open the public hearing
continued from the May 02, 2016, seconded by
Young. All ayes approved. Rief reported to
the Council that there was a request from the
landowner of Parcel 0732351007 to defer the
assessment on that parcel pursuant to Iowa
Code 384.62. Rief consulted with the City
Attorney and the deferment should be granted.
Motion by Asbe to close the public hearing,
seconded by Diamond. All ayes approved.
Motion by Diamond, seconded by
Maxheimer, to Approve Resolution 16-12,
Adopting and Levying Final Schedule of
Assessment and Plat, and Providing for the
Payment Thereof 14th Street NE and White Fox
Drive, Clarion, Iowa. Roll Call Vote taken: Asbe,
aye; Diamond, aye; Maxheimer, aye; Young,
aye; Mussman, aye. Motion passed.
Motion by Young, seconded by Asbe, to
Adopt Resolution 16-15 deferring Assessment
Parcel 0732351007 pursuant Iowa Code
384.62. Roll Call Vote called: Asbe, aye;
Diamond, aye; Maxheimer, aye; Young, aye;
Mussman, aye. Motion carried.
David Doxtad of ISG presented the Council
with information on 2 proposed small projects
that will be taking place in the near future. The
first is a proposed sanitary sewer extension in
the Industrial Park and the second a proposed
extension of the water main in the Industrial
Park.
Proposed schedules and proposed
project costs were presented with no action
being taken by the Council.
Motion by Mussman to accept the resignation
of Jeff Hansen from the Clarion Library Board,
seconded by Asbe. Motion approved.
Motion by Asbe, seconded by Young, to
approve the appointment of Pam Berry to the
Clarion Library Board to serve the remaining
term of Jeff Hansen. All ayes passed the
motion.
Motion by Maxheimer, seconded by
Diamond, to accept the resignation/retirement
of Scott Whyte from the Iowa Specialty Hospital
Board. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Mussman, seconded by
Maxheimer, to approve the appointment of
Jerry Boyington and the re-appointment of Sue
Martin to the Iowa Specialty Hospital Board, all
ayes, and motion approved.
Report by DPW DeVries that the Waste
Water Treatment Plant Project has experienced
some delays and is now possibly a month
behind. He is hoping they can bring in some
additional help and get the project back on
track.
Mayor Nail commented that he thought the
Clarion Pride Clean-up Days on May 13-14
went well. There were many residents dropping
off items.
Motion by Young, seconded by Mussman, to
adjourn.
City of Clarion Financial Claims
Airgas North Central, Oxygen..............$361.03
Athene Annuity & Life Co.,
Aviva Life Annu.....................................$9.00
Baker Taylor, Inv 2031871624..............$829.23
BBJ Law Firm, Services
Jan-March 2016............................$2,525.00
Brown Supply Co., Supplies.................$946.67
Central Iowa Distributing, Barren/
Eliminator......................................$1,649.50
City of Clarion, HSA Health Acct..........$467.48
Clarion Wtr Swr, Clarion Wtr Dpt..........$934.58
Clarion Health Fitness, April 2016
Membership Dues............................$180.00
North Central Coop, Acct 229007
Streets Fuel...................................$2,528.97
Clarion Public Library, Postage-Library..$91.78
Clarion Super Foods, Fire Dept
Acct 9085.........................................$652.25
Clarion Hardware Hank, Supplies........$188.97
Culligan, Operations-Library...................$55.20
Demco, Operations-Library..................$202.20
Fst Ct Nl Bank, Loan Pymnt.................$260.00
Fjetland Pest Control, Pest ControlLibrary................................................$40.00
Goldfield Access Network, Services
April/May 2016.................................$907.16
Hach Company, Rust Remover.........$1,225.75
Hanson Sons Tire Service, Mower
Tire Repairs........................................$27.00
Hawkins Water Treatment,
Chemicals......................................$3,957.54
Holiday Inn, Barz Spring IMFOA..........$190.40
Ia Parks And Recreation, CPO-Russell..$25.00
Iowa Workforce Develop, Unemp L
Anderson.......................................$2,645.00
Marker Brian, Safety Clothing................$49.96
Martin Marietta, Rock...........................$332.29
Mid American Energy, Utility............$10,463.11
New York Life Insurance, New York
Life#1....................................................$6.00
Agvantage FS Inc., Propane-Airport
House...............................................$198.00
Oaks Garden Spot, Operations............$132.90
Quill Corporation, Operations-Library...$253.34
Spencer Steel LLC, Supplies.................$56.46
The Trash Man, Utilities-Library...........$195.25
Urness Hardware, Fire Dept
Supplies Acct 356...............................$29.30
US Cellular, Pd/Amb Services
Mar/Apr 16........................................$155.25
Verizon Wireless, Pd Amb Services
Mar/Apr 16........................................$280.11
Short Elliott Hendrickson,
M11903 WWTF...........................$15,372.52
Arnold Motor Supply, Supplies..........$1,199.25
Audio Editions, Materials-Library............$38.80
IAPERS, IPERS Prot.........................$5,390.03
Fed FICA, Fed/FICA Tax...................$8,035.71
Treasurer State of Iowa, State Tax....$1,408.00
Carpenter Uniform, Ambulance Safety
Coats.............................................$1,495.39
Nail Nancy, Operations-Library.............$239.94
Birds And Blooms, Materials-Library......$10.00
Clarion Health Ins., Health Ins..............$871.48
Mediacom, Internet-Library....................$75.90
Lloyd Linda, Operations MaterialsLibrary................................................$58.45
WMTEL, Airport Internet.........................$59.90
Agsource Lab, Water/Wastewater
Testing..............................................$717.53
Prairie Energy Coop, Industrial Park
Sign Lights..........................................$27.00
ICCC, Continuing Education Ambul.......$15.00
Collection Services Center,
Withholding.......................................$803.74
Paradigm Benefits, Group Medical
Consulting Fee.................................$200.00
Mid-America Publishing Co.,
Publications......................................$461.30
AFLAC Insurance, AFLAC....................$116.88
John’s Cleaning Service., MaintenanceLibrary..............................................$540.00
Yohn Co., Concrete..............................$195.37
Heiman Fire Equip, Supplies-Gloves.....$73.95
Emerson Vet Clinic, Animal Control........$35.40
Emergency Apparatis Maint, Pumper
99-225 Repairs..............................$9,728.59
Advantage Companies, MaterialsLibrary..............................................$400.00
Clarion Auto Center, 2013 Tahoe Lof,
Air Filter............................................$106.34
Norlab, Inc., Supplies.............................$77.50
Shopko, Materials/Operations-Library....$53.25
Novelty Machine & Supply, Supplies....$359.42
State of Iowa Elevator Safety, Elevator
Safety Inv# 42292............................$175.00
Marco, Inc., Operations-Library..............$55.26
Menards Fort Dodge, Water Heater Street Shed......................................$401.57
Linda A. Allen, Materials-Library...........$370.47
Hanson, Lisa, Safety Clothing..............$199.48
WRIGHT COUNTY AREA LANDFILL AUTHORITY BOARD MINUTES
Good Housekeeping, Materials-Library..$21.37
Johnson Brothers Repair, Supplies......$112.35
T & S Sanitation, Services-City Hall.....$230.00
Access Systems, Inc., Copier Lease....$668.00
Tumbleweed Press, Inc., Materials/
Ebooks-Library..............................$1,358.20
ICMA, Membership Renewal D. Rief....$616.46
D R Bonin Electric, LLC., Lions Park
Concession Stand............................$557.40
Grundman-Hicks, LLC, Payment
Certificate #11 Wwtp.................$740,393.36
Konomi Construction, Final Pymt
14-C-4.........................................$15,175.00
HSA- Marker, HSA Personal..................$29.16
HSA Nail, HSA Personal.........................$50.00
HSA Rief, HSA Personal......................$350.00
Cobrahelp, Services...............................$23.00
Mat Berry, Reimbursement
4/25-4/29/2016.................................$279.62
HSA Willey, HSA Personal....................$100.00
Harrison Truck Centers, Fire Truck
99-227................................................$20.45
Anderson Small Engine, Services..........$25.00
Malloy Reporting Service, Hearing
Transcription.....................................$694.20
Cellular Connect, Transit Phone.............$49.99
Heartland Asphalt, Inc., Cold Mix.........$627.15
Ahlers & Cooney, PC., File Acquisition...$55.95
Payroll Checks, Payroll Checks on
05/06/2016..................................$22,058.24
Claims Total...............................$865,915.00
General Fund..............................$34,610.89
Transit Fund.....................................$193.29
Road Use Fund...........................$11,395.48
Employee Benefit Fund Fund........$2,795.00
Local Option Tax Fund................$11,190.75
Hotel Motel Tax Fund.......................$557.40
Cdbg Housing Project Fund........$15,175.00
Water Fund..................................$17,274.26
Sewer Fund.................................$12,884.15
Waste Water Project Fund........$755,765.88
Landfill Fund.....................................$432.60
Internal Service Fund Fund...........$3,640.30
Dustin Rief, City Administrator
Mike Nail, Mayor
.
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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
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows CSD Board
of Directors held a Special Board Meeting
on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in the CGD
Library Media Center. In attendance were Beth
Severson, Beth Jackson, and Clint Middleton
by phone, Superintendent Dr. Robert Olson,
and Board Secretary Anita Frye.
President Severson called the Meeting to
Order at 6:30 P.M.
No one addressed the Board during Open
Forum.
Motion by Jackson, to Approve Agenda.
Second by Middleton. Motion Carried 3-0.
Motion by Jackson to Approve CGDEA and
District Tentative Agreement which is a oneyear contract, adds paid positions of a dance
coach, and a musical assistant, a total package
increase of 2.8%, which increases the base
salary from $30,695.00 to $31,080.00. Second
by Middleton. Motion Carried 3-0.
Motion by Jackson to Approve Issuance of
Individual Certified Employment Contracts.
Second by Middleton. Motion Carried 3-0.
Motion by Middleton to Approve Resignation
of Scott Herrig - High School Math Teacher
and Head Boys Basketball Coach. Second by
Jackson. Motion Carried 3-0.
Motion by Jackson to Approve Employment
Contracts for Mary Karbula as High School
Special Education Teacher at Step 3, Lane
BA+30, Jason LaPage as Seventh Grade
Girls Basketball Coach for FY17. Second by
Middleton. Motion Carried 3-0.
Motion by Jackson to Adjourn. Second by
Middleton. Motion Carried 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 P.M.
Anita J. Frye
Board Secretary
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Wright County Area Landfill Authority
Board Minutes for May 18, 2016
The following is a report of public record from
the 18 May 2016 Board meeting of the Wright
County Area Landfill Authority, an Iowa 28E
organization.
Members present included Jerry Cayler,
Dixie Revland, Mike Nail, Earl Kalkwarf,
Karl Helgevold, Nelson Mathiesen, Duane
Sampson, and Jeanie Arends. Jim Meade was
also present.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30
p.m. The Board approved the minutes from
the 16 January 2016 Board meeting, the bills
and bank reconciliations for the months ending
31 March 2016 and 30 April 2016, and the
financial statements for the months ending 31
March 2016 and 30 April 2016. The 30 April
2016 financial report showed total expenses
of $836,187.66 (114.4%), and revenues
of $897,968.07 (122.6%).
The revenues
exceeded the expenses by $61,780.41.
The Board discussed the monitoring well
sampling at the closed landfill and the air quality
monitoring at the closed landfill. Both of these
functions are performed in-house which saves
the Authority $9,600 per year.
The Board discussed transportation needs
for monitoring the closed landfill.
The Board discussed staff updates as
presented by the Director.
The Board approved a propane contract for
the 2016-2017 winter at a cost of $0.89 per
gallon, with Hancock County Cooperative Oil
Association.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for 20
July 2016. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05
p.m.
Jim J. Meade, Director
Wright County Area Landfill Authority
BILLS - MARCH 2016
Goldfield Access, telephone bill................66.57
Mid-America Publishing, ads....................98.25
Belmond Independent, ads......................97.50
Hennigar’s Wrecker, tow.......................550/.00
US Post Office, postage.........................196.00
Payroll, 21Feb16 to 05 March16.........4,011.53
Landfill of North Iowa, tonnage fee....18,204.44
The Trash Man, curbside recycling.....8,986.49
Jim Meade, reimb. mileage & supplies...226.60
Hancock Co. CO-OP, diesel fuel............915.34
Siouxland Scales, repair scale............2,285.37
Arnold Motor Supply, maint. supplies.....141.88
Hanson & Sons Tires, trailer repair &
tire repairs........................................2,183.33
Urness Hardware, hardware....................45.08
Barker Lemar Engineering, 50% permit
renewal............................................1,653.75
Boone Valley Implement, service semi...618.67
Rees Truck & Trailer, semi repairs......1,297.07
Harrison Truck Center, semi repairs.......779.51
Payroll, 06March16 to 19March16......4,310.77
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF
REDEMPTION
Cherry Grove Investments Inc.
TO:ANY AND ALL ENTITIES AND/OR
PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE
PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED
David Christopher Daniels aka David
C. Daniels 207 N. Lee, Dows, IA 50071 Owner
Person in Possession 207 N. Lee,
Dows, IA 50071 - Person in Possession
City Clerk 119 E. Ellsworth St., Dows,
IA 50071 - City Clerk
Wright County Auditor 115 N. Main
St., PO Box 147, Clarion, IA 50525 - County
Auditor
Wright County Attorney 331 E.
Main Street, Belmond, IA 50421 - County
Attorney
Iowa Attorney General 1305 East
Walnut Street, #102, Des Moines, IA 50319
- Attorney General
MT1 Five Investments 122 Locust
PUBLIC NOTICE
LAVONNE T. ISENBERGER PROBATE
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR WRIGHT COUNTY
PROBATE NO. ESPR016624
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
LAVONNE T. ISENBERGER, DECEASED
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE
ESTATE OF LAVONNE T. ISENBERGER,
DECEASED, WHO DIED ON OR ABOUT
APRIL 21, 2016:
You are hereby notified that on the 12th day
of May, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of
LaVonne T. Isenberger, deceased, bearing
the date of November 15, 2006, was admitted
to probate in the above-named court, and
that Lynn Francis Isenberger was appointed
Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside
the Will must be brought in the District Court
of said county within the later to occur of four
months from the date of the second publication
of this Notice or one month from the date of
mailing this Notice to all heirs of the decedent
and devisees under the Will, whose identities
are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be
forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons
indebted to the estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the undersigned, and
creditors having claims against the estate
shall file them with the Clerk of the abovenamed District Court, as provided by law, duly
authenticated, for allowance, and unless so
filed by the later to occur of four months from
the second publication of this Notice or one
month from the date of mailing of this Notice
(unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is
thereafter forever barred.
Dated this 12th day of May, 2016.
Lynn Francis Isenberger
Executor of the Estate
5961 Somerset Place
Johnston, IA 50131 BRINTON, BORDWELL & JOHNSON LAW
FIRM
BY: Richard E. Bordwell
Attorney for Executor
120 Central Avenue West
P.O. Box 73
Clarion, IA 50525
Date of second publication: 26th day of
May, 2016.
Wk.20,21
Lodge Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503 - Tax
Certificate Holder (Cert # 2015-15195)
National Farm & Forestry Services
LLC c/o David Daniels 311 N. Eskridge St.,
Dows, IA 50071 - Business
David Christopher Daniels aka David
C. Daniels 214 Metcalf St., New Bern, NC
28562 - Owner
ANY OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS
WITH INTEREST
All of the heirs, spouses, assignees,
grantees, legatees, devisees, and successors
in interest both known and
unknown and
all unknown claimants claiming to have any
recorded or unrecorded right, title, or interest
in and to the parcel hereinafter described.
In accordance with Iowa Code Section 447.9
you are hereby notified that on 6/17/2013, the
following described parcel, situated in Wright
County, Iowa, to-wit:
The North 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2 in Park
Block of Eskridge’s Third Addition to Dows,
Wright County, Iowa. Subject to easements
PUBLIC NOTICE
BERNARD I. SCHEPPLER PROBATE
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR WRIGHT COUNTY
CASE NO. ESPR016623
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
BERNARD I. SCHEPPLER, DECEASED
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE
ESTATE OF BERNARD I. SCHEPPLER,
DECEASED, WHO DIED ON OR ABOUT
APRIL 25, 2016:
You are hereby notified that on May 9,
2016, the last will and testament of Bernard I.
Scheppler, deceased, bearing date of January
29, 1992, was admitted to probate in the abovenamed court, and that Renee Lea Winchester
was appointed executor of the estate. Any
action to set aside the will must be brought in
the district court of said county within the later
to occur of four months from the date of the
second publication of this notice or one month
from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs
of the decedent and devisees under the will,
whose identities are reasonably ascertainable,
or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons
indebted to the estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the undersigned, and
creditors having claims against the estate
shall file them with the clerk of the abovenamed District Court, as provided by law, duly
authenticated, for allowance, and unless so
filed by the later to occur of four months from
the second publication of this notice or one
month from the date of mailing of this notice
(unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is
thereafter forever barred.
Dated May 9, 2016.
Renee Lea Winchester
Executor of the Estate
PO Box 558
St. Albans, MO 63073
Timothy M. Anderson, #AT0000454
Attorney for the Executor
Knoshaug Anderson Law Office
PO Box 111
Clarion, IA 50525
Date of second publication: 2nd day of
June, 2016.
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Cornwell, Frideres, Maher &
Associates, P.L.C., CPA’s last
month released an audit report
on the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
Community School District in
Clarion, Iowa.
The District’s revenues totaled
$13,778,762 for the year ended June
30, 2015, a 2.79 percent increase
from 2014. Revenues included
$5,536,012 in local tax, charges for
service of $896,870, operating and
capital grants, contributions and
restricted interest of $2,155,807,
statewide sales and services tax of
$888,573, unrestricted state grants of
$4,484,631, other general revenues
of $140,999, and a loss on the sale
and covenants of record. a/k/a PARCEL #
12-36-204-004 a/k/a 207 N. Lee, Dows, IA
50071 a/k/a Cert No. 2013-13182
Was sold at tax sale by the Treasurer of
Wright County for the then delinquent and
unpaid taxes and/or special assessments
against the property, which a Certificate of
Purchase was duly issued by the County
Treasurer of Wright County to Cherry Grove
Investments Inc. pursuant to said tax sale,
which certificate is now lawfully held and
owned by Cherry Grove Investments Inc., and
that the right of redemption will expire and a
deed for the said property will be made unless
redemption from said tax sale is made within
ninety (90) days from the completed service of
this Notice.
Cherry Grove Investments Inc.
By:
Mike Klemme (Member)
520 4th Street SW, Suite D
PO Box 506
Le Mars, Iowa 51031
Wk.21
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF CLARION REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR IT MANAGED SERVICES
PROVIDER
Proposals are due by 4:00 PM, Thursday,
June 30, 2016. Proposals will only be accepted
by email and must be in MS Word and/or pdf
format.
This Request will be used to obtain
proposals from qualified IT managed service
providers. This information will allow the City
of Clarion to review proposals and enter into
negotiations with the vendor whose proposal is
most advantageous to the City with price and
other factors considered.
Following negotiation, the successful
proposer will be asked to enter into a contract
with the City of Clarion. The length of that
contract is proposed to be 3 years.
Project Description
The City of Clarion currently outsources
the management of their IT infrastructure and
applications to outside vendors. It is the desire
of the City Administrator to consolidate this
management under one partnership agreement
with a qualified firm or group to support the
entire IT environment. This support includes:
Network, Email, Application Management,
Infrastructure Support, Network Security,
Disaster Recovery, On Site and Remote
Client Service, 24/7 System Monitoring and
Response and Website Management.
Submittal of Proposals
Proposals should be submitted following
the guidelines listed in this RFP. Additional
information, options, fee alternatives, and
materials are welcome, but should be
submitted following the specifics listed in this
RFP. Proposals become public record, so
proposers should be careful when submitting
proprietary information.
A complete copy of this RFP should
be obtained by emailing either Dustin.
clarion@mediacombb.net
or Lisa.clarion@
mediacombb.net.
Proposals are to be submitted electronically
in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat formats only to:
Dustin.clarion@mediacombb.net.
Dustin Rief, City Administrator
515-532-2847
Wk.21
PUBLIC NOTICE
WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES
district audit released
s
Payroll Taxes, month of March............5,543.15
MidAmerican Energy, electric bill............331.80
Wellmark Insurance, EE medical ins...2,786.37
Total.............................................$55,329.47
BILLS - APRIL 2016
Goldfield Access, telephone service.........65.90
Mid-America Publishing, legals................59.18
Hennigar’s Wrecker, 3 semi tows........1,750.00
Payroll, 20March16 to 02April16.........4,078.02
Titan Machinery, repair loader.............1,590.52
Cell Reimbursement, 1st Qtr. 2016........180.00
Employee Reimb., excess medical
deductions.......................................1,000.00
Landfill of North Iowa, tonnage fee....28,706.52
The Trash Man, curbside recycling.....8,986.49
Jim Meade, reimb. mileage, postage &
supplies...............................................249.33
Hancock Co. CO-OP, diesel fuel.........2,393.27
Arnold Motor Supply, maint. supplies.....182.19
Hanson & Sons Tires, semi repairs &
tires..................................................4,218.69
Urness Hardware, hardware....................55.30
Lee Mobile Glass, repair loader door.......95.00
Payroll, 03April16 to 16April16............4,243.31
Payroll Taxes, month of April...............4,062.81
MidAmerican Energy, electric bill............230.44
Wellmark Insurance, EE medical Ins...2,786.37
Barker Lemar Engineering, DNR comp.
& permit...........................................4,574.50
Total.............................................$69,507.84
Wk.21
of capital assets of $324,130.
Expenses for District operations
totaled $12,658,238, a 2.17 percent
increase from 2014. Expenses
included $7,226,012 for instruction,
$3,408,836 for support services,
$1,494,563 for other expenditures
and $528,827 for non-instructional
programs.
A copy of the audit report is
available for review in the District
Secretary’s Office, the Office of
Auditor of State, and on the Auditor
of State’s web site at http://auditor.
iowa.gov/reports/index.html.
SUPERVISORS
MAY 16, 2016
Chairman Watne called the regular meeting
of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to
order at 9 a.m. Members present were Watne,
Rasmussen, and Helgevold.
Minutes of the previous regular meeting of
May 9, 2016, were read and approved.
Approved claims for payment.
Sandy McGrath, Environmental Health
Administrator, gave an update on complaints of
excessive flies in the area. McGrath has made
some phone calls to not only the producers but
Iowa Department of Ag & Land Stewardship.
The Board would like for McGrath to continue
to work with all entities to come up with some
type of solution for fly control.
Adam Clemons, Wright County Engineer,
joined the meeting via phone call. Clemons
presented the name of Kenton Waters for
summer help intern. Motion by Rasmussen,
and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the
hire of Kenton Waters as summer intern at
$10.00 per hour. Motion carried.
Approved fireworks permits for Lake
Cornelia Association.
Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by
Helgevold, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried.
Stan Watne, Chairman
Wright County Board of Supervisors
Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor
Wk.21
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Births
Dakota Jean Berhow, born on
March 20 to Rockford and Shannon
Berhow,
Garner.
Brynn Lee Schneider, born on
March 22 to Sean and Michaela
Schneider,
Humboldt.
Blaike Adalyn Engman, born
on March 22 to David and and
Stephanie
Engman, Humboldt.
Emery Lucille Pedersen, born
on March 23 to Samantha Kiley,
Humboldt.
Emmett Russell Drenth, born
on March 25 to James and Katie
Drenth, Clear
Lake.
Beckham Robert Spurgeon, born
on March 25 to Elliott Spurgeon and
Sloan
Lowe, Webster City.
Jaxon Paul Alvarez, born on March
26 to Lance Alvarez and Courtney
Frascht, Forest City.
Aria Star Fingalsen, born on
March 28 to Michael and Candice
Fingalsen,
Mason City.
Wesley Dennis Hatch, born on
March 28 to David and Moel Hatch,
Emmetsburg.
Kyron Xavier Lee Sowder, born
on March 29 to Charlie Buhr, Eagle
Grove.
Xzavier Robert Mora, born on
March 30 to Gabino Mora Tirado
and Kimberly
Mora, Duncombe.
Alex Edgardo Rivera Antunez,
born on March 30 to Jessica Hilliard,
Clarion.
Memphis Penn Dornath, born on
March 31 to Damien Dornath and
Chelsey
Smith, Humboldt.
Joshua Mejia, born on April 2 to
Mariela Mejia, Belmond.
Jesus Alberto Carrera Lara, born
on April 4 to Juan Carrera Pioquinto
and Erika Lara Gonzalez, Eagle
Grove.
Remington Jean Kalafatich, born
on April 6 to Clifton and Kaili
Kalafatich, Humboldt.
Kaitlyn Kay Sears, born on April 9
to Keith and Ashley Sears, Sheffield.
Hunter James Eckhoff, born
on April 11 to Ashley Eckhoff,
Belmond.
Phoenix Quinn Taylor, born on
April 11 to Heidi Messer.
Ava Rae Halliday, born on April
17 to Kayla Crawford, Webster City.
Cecelia Lynn Houser, born on
April 17 to Elizabeth Houser, Eagle
Grove.
Alex Anibad Escobar Hernandez,
born on April 26 to Maria Hernandez
Morales, Dows.
Zane Daniel Hjelmgren, born on
April 19 to Christopher and Alesha
Hjelmgren, Mason City.
Madison May Hagen, born on
April 19 to Hannah Rasmussen,
Belmond.
Jackson Patrick Trulson, born
on April 20 to Daniel and Nicole
Trulson,
Britt.
Graham William Reimers, bon
on April 21 to Caleb and Caitlin
Reimers,
Humboldt.
Dylan James Traft, born on April
21 to Macey Pfeffer, Klemme.
Tyson Richard Loren Willson,
born on April 22 to Marcus and
Christa
Willson, Eagle Grove.
Adley Marie Rhead, born on April
22 to Alex and Jill Rhead, Humboldt.
Esteban Luios Cortez, born on
April 23 to Nicole Doeden, Fort
Dodge.
Addison Piper Scott, born on April
23 to Allen and Rebecca Scott.
Kameren Robert Lee Horton, born
on April 24 to Kasandra Horton,
Kanawha.
Deaths
Robert Hocraffer, 84, Clarion,
died on March 27.
Dwight Reiland, 68, Belmond,
died on March 28.
Victoria Quigley, 70, Belmond,
died on March 30.
Sylvia Vaudt, 86, Clarion, died on
March 31.
Dorothy Abbas, 95, Belmond,
died on April 3.
Robert Bernhardt, 95, Clarion,
died on April 5.
Thomas Shupe, 83, Clarion, died
Legals continued from page 4
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on April 6.
Wilbur Arnold, 101, Klemme,
died on April 16.
LaVonne Isenberger, 97, Clarion,
died on April 21.
Fred Wenzel, 88, Belmond, died
on April 22.
Dorothy Abels, 86, Eagle Grove,
died on April 24.
Marriage License
Thomas Green, 25, Whittmore to
Cassandra Koob, 23, Clarion.
Michael Stuckley, 32, Eagle
Grove to Meleah Hull, 26, Eagle
Grove.
Civil Court
The court handled one child
support matters.
Linda Rasmussen vs. Robert
Chapman. Case dismissed with
prejudice on May 11.
Discover Bank vs. James Demuth.
Judgment for the plaintiff on May 11
in the amount of $13,640.92.
District Courts
The court handled one probation
revocation.
Christina Monk, 19, Eagle Grove,
pled guilty on May 13 to Assault With
Intent To Inflict Serious Injury (pled
from Willful Injury - Causing Bodily
Injury). Monk was sentenced to 180
days in jail (160 days suspended),
placed on two years probation,
fined $625 plus 35% surcharge, and
$1,824.14 in costs.
Michael Hiracheta, Thor, pled
guilty on May 12 to Compulsory
Education Violation 1st Offense.
Hiracheta was fined $100 plus 35%
surcharge and $60 in costs.
Ashley Hiracheta, Thor, pled
guilty on May 12 to Compulsory
Education Violation 1st Offense.
Hiracheta was fined $100 plus 35%
surcharge and $60 in costs.
Ryan Slagle, 35, Eagle Grove,
pled guilty on May 16 to Public
Intoxication. Slagle was fined $65
plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.
George Gutierrez, 32, Belmond,
pled guilty on May 13 to Domestic
Abuse Assault Injury or Mental
Illness 1st Offense. Gutierrez was
sentenced to two days in jail, fined
$315 plus 35% surcharge, and $155
in costs. An additional charge of
Child Endangerment was dismissed.
Ramiro Vargas, 24, Clarion,
pled guilty on May 13 to OWI First
Offense. Vargas was sentenced to
two days in jail or two days at OWI
Program, fined $1,250 plus 35%
surcharge, $10 DARE, and $1,140
in costs.
Amelqui Lopez Oxlaj, 27,
Clarion, pled guilty on May 11 to
OWI First Offense. Lopez Oxlaj was
sentenced to two days in jail or two
days at OWI Program, fined $1,250
plus 35% surcharge, $10 DARE, and
$1,100 in costs.
Nathan Conlon, 30, Humboldt,
received a deferred judgment on May
13 to OWI First Offense. Conlon
was placed on one year probation,
assessed a $1,250 civil penalty, and
$100 in costs.
Debra Siders, 59, Eagle Grove,
received a deferred judgment on
May 16 to OWI First Offense. Siders
was placed on one year probation,
assessed a $1,250 civil penalty, and
$100 in costs.
Traffic Court
Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru
5 over): Joab Santillanes, Belmond;
Wendy Warehime, Gowrie; Terry
Hooker, Goldfield;
Speeding 55 or under zone (6
thru 10 over): Raymundo Domingo
Raymundo, Clarion; James Arnold,
Webster City; Sandra Dominguez,
Clarion; Jorge Castillo Lopez, Iowa
Falls; Damien Williams, Houston;
Logan Gangestad, Clarion; Wilbur
Scheresky, Havre, MT; Timothy
Lewandowski, Riverside, IL; Maria
Gasca-Defrias, Clarion; Raynee
Delano, Clarion; Bryan Rowson,
Bristow; James Christopherson,
Humboldt;
Speeding 55 or under zone (16
thru 20 over): Debra Siders, Eagle
Grove; Oleskii Turmii, Belmond;
Speeding 55 or under zone (21 or
over): Tyler Frantz, Clarion;
Excessive Speed 6 thru 10:
Timothy Roelofsen, Stephenville,
TX; Rebecca Ahrendsen, Clarion;
Chad Olson, Ft Pierce, FL;
Speeding:
Damian
Lucio,
Belmond; Monica Christensen,
Belmond;
No Valid Drivers License:
Lawrence Denger, San Pedro,
CA; Tadiel Hernandez Quinonez,
Webster City; Jose Rivera, Eagle
Grove; Jose Uribe, Clarion; Tobias
Sanchez, Eagle Grove; John
Hernandez, Clarion; Oleksii Turmii,
Belmond; Celedonio Ordonez,
Clarion; Heriberto Bautista, Webster
City;
Driving While License Under
Suspension: Zachary Price, Mesa,
AZ; Chase Keul, Belmond; Maria
Gasca-Defrias,
Clarion;
Jacob
Berneman, Mason City;
Operation of Motor Vehicle
With Expired License: Jose Avalos
Rodriguez, St. James, MN;
Operation Without Registration:
Richard Sawyer, Renwick;
Financial Liability Coverage
Violation: Raymundo Domingo
Raymundo, Clarion;
Parked over 48 Hours on Street:
Rachel Harken, Klemme;
Failure to Maintain Safety Belts:
Vernon Fetter, Minneapolis, MN;
John Heuberger, Sheffield;
Unsafe Approach To Certain
Stationary Vehicle: John Knoll,
Belmond;
Leave Scene of Accident:
Raymando Domingo, Clarion;
CORRECTION: Last week
Edward Swanson, Goodell, was
mistakenly included in the Speeding
55 or under zone (21 or over)
category.
Small Claims
Hauge Associates Inc vs. Lacey
Reed, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the
plaintiff on May 16 in the amount
of $875 with 2.56% interest from
March 29.
Property Transfer
Warranty Deed: Pamela Cochran
to Keith and Patty Larue; Gold Orig
Addn Blk 43 Lot 5; Gold Orig Addn
Blk 43 Lot 6; 16-889.
Quit Claim Deed: Wendy
Weidemann to Larry Weidemann;
31-92-24 SE Tract; 16-890.
Warranty Deed: Brian and
Debroah Iverson to Korey and Jill
Link; EG Sadler & Knudsen Addn
Afternoon
HouseHold Auction
REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOT
Located at the Memorial Hall 200 South Park Eagle Grove, Iowa
located two blocks east of Casey’s
wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 4:00 P.M.
LUNCH BY JESSICA’S COUNTRY KITCHEN
PISTOL: HOPKINS & ALLEN model 1901
(BUYERS PERMIT REQUIRED) Sells at 6:00 P.M.
ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE: Library table, end table w/magazine
rack on both ends, 2 mink stoles, brass bells, Cannons, School
size brass bell, Old Firemen displays, Coke Cola tray
TOYS: Big Tonka jeep, 3 ships, horn, tin, wood, wood truck,
Yellow Jalopy, blue VW, big wooden old car, Heavy steel car,
police whistle, 3 base balls in boxes (Nolan Ryan & Babe Ruth),
baseballs, 2 medium size red trucks, red plastic old car, 1901 tin
car, bank trucks, lots of semi trucks some in boxes, Torre Hunter
bobble head, little semis in boxes, Yahtzee game, comic books,
some little cars & trucks
FURNITURE: china hutch, book shelf, card tables, hide a bed,
bar stool, lamps, hutch, table & chairs, couch, end tables, coffee
table, bed set, Quilt stand, overstuffed chair, office chair, glider
rocker w/foot stool, lamps
LAwN ITEMS & gARDEN: Snow blower, Weed eater, post
hole digger, hand cart, Toro leaf blower, Decorator cistern pump
,many chairs, Fishing rods & reels
BEER STEINS & KNIvES: 44 beer steins, Pocket knives, 125
knives
MISC. ITEMS: Huffy 26” boys bike like new, Red picture viewer,
coin holders, baseball plate, 16’ x 20’ blue tarp, suitcases, bed
linens, blankets, step stools, Christmas decorations ,Sharp CD
boom box, many sm. Items, jewelry
KITCHEN ITEMS: Almond Refrigerator, toaster ovens, Bread
maker, pots & pans, large coffee pots (30 – 49 cups), many
more kitchen items to be unboxed.
Terms: Cash or good Check. Not responsible for Accidents or Thefts.
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515-689-3728
www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com
2x7
Lot 5; 16-891.
Warranty Deed: Marilyn Eittreim
to Eagle Grove Community
Development Corporation; EG
Wright’s 2nd Addn Blk I Lot 9; 16898.
Warranty Deed: Patricia and
Clark Wadle to Ana Breceda; EG
Hewett’s Park Addn Blk 15 Lot 7;
EG Hewett’s Park Addn Blk 15 Lot
8; Fulfillment of Contract; 16-899.
Warranty Deed: David, Cathy,
Roger, and Mary Moklebust and
Charles and Barbara Hicks to Gerald
Lund Trust and Deborah Lund Trust;
15-90-26 SW E 1/2; 15-90-26 SW
Parcel C; 16-906.
Warranty Deed: Charles and
Sandra Eberhard to David and
Jessica Carr; EG Orig Addn Blk
6 Lot 11 W 1’; EG Orig Addn Blk
6 Lot 12 Exc W 6”; Fulfillment of
Contract; 16-909.
Warranty Deed: Clarion Chamber
and Development and Clarion
Partnership for Growth Inc to Ruba
Construction LLC; Clar Gates
Subdivision Blk 1 Lot 1 N 165’; 16912.
Warranty
Deed:
Patricia
Mickelson to Patricia Mickelson
Revocable Trust and Patricia
Mickelson Trustee; EG Broadway
Addn Blk 2 Lot 5; EG Broadway
Addn Blk 2 Lot 6; 16-915.
Warranty Deed: Ronald and
Sandra Sturgeon to Anthony and
Renee Homles; 4-91-23 SE Tract;
16-916.
Warranty Deed: Rita Redder to
Mark and Katie Ketchum; Belm
Kirkendall Addn Blk 4 Lot 2; 16919.
Warranty Deed: Douglas and
Anita Frye to Frye Pork Resort LC;
11-90-23 NW Parcel Letter “A”; 16921.
Warranty Deed: Galen and
Pauline Fjetland Trustee and Galen
Fjetland Revocable Trust to Burton
Fjetland; Gold Liberty Addn Blk
15 Lot 1 Exc W 24’; Gold Liberty
Addn Blk 15 Lot 2 Exc W 24’; Gold
Liberty Addn Blk 15 Lot 3 Exc W
24’; Gold Liberty Addn Blk 15 Lot
5 Exc E 35’; Gold Liberty Addn Blk
15 Lot 6 Exc E 35’ Corrective Deed;
16-923.
Warranty Deed: David, Cathy,
Roger, and Mary Moklebust to
Charles and Barbara Hicks and
David and Jon Howen; 15-90-26
NW S 1/2 Except Parcel “C”; 16926.
Warranty Deed: HF 6 to Naturlich
Health & Beauty Corp; Dows Orig
Addn Blk 1 Lot 3 Tracey St, Dows
000007650001144527; 16-930.
Warranty Deed: HF1 to Naturlich
Health and Beauty Corp; EG
Wright’s 2nd Addn Blk E Lot 4
Center 1/3 Exc N 46’; EG Wright’s
2nd Addn Blk E Lot 5 Center
1/3; 219 NE 5th St., Eagle Grove
000007650001144528; 16-931.
Warranty Deed: HF 53 to
Naturlich Health and Beauty Corp;
27-91-26 SE Tract 210 SW 2nd St.,
Eagle Grove 000007650001144529;
16-932.
Warranty
Deed:
Judith
Finkelstein to Judith Finkelstein
Trust; 25-90-23 W 1/4 Finkelstein
000005320001141231; 16-933.
Warranty Deed: Ruth Linn to
Ruth Linn Life Estate, Alan Linn,
Gail Christensen, Beth Linn, and
Jeff Linn to Barbara Neumann and
Dennis Olson; 26-91-26 NW Outlot
4; 26-91-26 NW Outlot 5; 16-946.
Warranty Deed: Paul Thompson
and Elena Meyer to Paul Thompson
Trustee, Elena Thompson Trustee,
Paul Thompson Revocable Trust,
and Elena Thompson Revocable
Trust; 18-93-24 NW 13-93-25 NE E
1/2 Except Parcel A; 16-948.
Warranty Deed: Alvin and Gloria
Anderson to Susan and David White;
EG Parkview Addn Lot 8 White
000008138001142981; 16-950.
Warranty Deed: Vaughn Pals
Trustee, Jane Pals Trustee, Vaughn
Pals, Jane Pals, Vaugn Pals Revocable
Trust, and Jane Pals Revocable Trust
to Ardith Sutphen, David Sutphen,
Ardith Sutphen Revocable Trust,
David Sutphen Revocable Trust, and
Ardith Sutphen Revocable Trust; 3693-23 SE; 16-955.
Town &
Country
Realty
220 N. Main • Clarion
515-532-2150
Carol Haupt • Broker/Owner
851-0767
Jill Haupt • 689-0282
Visit our website at:
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Church news
Clarion Area
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
201 3rd Ave. NE, Clarion, IA 50525
Rev. Mike Gudka
515-532-2845 • www.clarionumc.
com • “Like” us on Facebook!
• Saturday, May 28
7:30a.m. His Men
• Sunday, May 29
8:45a.m. Traditional Service,
11:00a.m. Contemporary Service
• Monday, May 30
Church Office Closed
• Wednesday, June 1
8:30a.m. Bibles and Bikes
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
420 1st Street N.W., Clarion
Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley
515-532-3440
• Sunday, May 29
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, May 29
10:15a.m. Fellowship, 11:00a.m.
Worship
9:30a.m. WF
CHURCH OF CHRIST
420 North Main, Clarion
Pastor Warren Curry
515-532-3273
• Sunday, May 29
9:00a.m. Sunday School (Adults)
– led by Mike Redig, 10:00a.m.
Worship Service
• Monday, May 30
Memorial Day – Church office
closed, 10:00a.m. Services – CGD
High School
• Tuesday, May 31
6:00a.m. Iron Men, 7:30a.m.
Elders’ Meeting
10:00a.m. Prayer Time (Sandy
Stephenson’s Home), 6:00p.m. Last
Women’s Bible Study for the series,
8:00p.m. Iron Men 2
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC
608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion
Father Jerry W. Blake, pastor
515-532-3586
• Thursday, June 2
8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart,
EG), 6:30p.m. Cluster Liturgy
Meeting
• Friday, June 3
7:40a.m. Rosary/Mass
• Saturday, June 4 – Food Pantry
Weekend
9:00a.m. Cluster Confirmation
Practice (Sacred Heart, EG),
4:00p.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG),
8:00p.m. Spanish Mass
• Sunday, June 5 – Food Pantry
Weekend
8:00a.m. Mass (St. Francis,
Belmond),
10:30a.m.
Mass,
2:00p.m. Confirmation (Sacred
Heart, EG)
• Monday, June 6
2:00p.m. Social Justice Meeting,
6:00p.m. Altar Society Meeting &
Potluck
8:00a.m.
Mass,
Adoration,
Benediction (St. Francis, Belmond),
10:30a.m. Staff Meeting (Cluster
Office Closed)
8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart,
EG), 9:00a.m. Sewing Circle
UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
219 First Street N.W., Clarion
Bill Kem, Pastor
515-532-2709
• Sunday, May 29
9:00a.m. Worship
• May 30 – Pastor Bill to the Holy
Land (May 30-June 11)
Memorial Day
• Tuesday, May 31
10:00a.m. Prayer group
THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH
OF THE NAZARENE
Dana Wendel, Minister
1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion
532-2330 or 532-6686
• Sunday, May 29
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45
a.m. Worship Service – free lunch
following service
THE DWELLING PLACE
Pastor Kim Lee
1204 Central Ave East
515-293-2822
• Sunday, May 29
10:00 a.m. Church Services,
Children’s Ministries: Little Lights
(0-2 years); Kids Alive (3-7 years)
Goldfield Area
UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
220 E. Oak St., Goldfield, IA 50542
515-825-3581
www.goldfieldupc.com • goldpres@
goldfieldaccess.net • “Like” us on
Facebook
• Thursday, May 26
9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m. TOPS #IA,
1348, Goldfield, weigh-in & meeting.
New members always welcome!,
6:30p.m. Session Meeting
• Sunday, May 29
9:45a.m.
Choir
Practice,
10:30a.m. Worship Service with
Rev. Phil Somsen, interim pastor,
11:30a.m. Fellowship Coffee, hosted
by Diane Kraft & Donna Smith
• Monday, May 30
10:00a.m. Memorial Day service
at Glenwood Cemetery with Rev.
Lynn Gardner of Goldfield United
Methodist Church leading the
service. In case of rain, service
will be held at the Goldfield United
Presbyterian Church
LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Goldfield
Pastor Truman Larson
• Sunday, May 29
9:00 a.m. Worship Service,
10:15 a.m. Sunday School and
Confirmation
PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST
422 North Washington St.,
Goldfield
Bob Dishman
515-825-3911
• Sunday, May 29
9:15 a.m. Bible School, 10:15
Dr. David Gildner
102 S. Main
Clarion
515-532-3215
HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Zach Fischer
2137 Hancock Avenue
515-825-3110
• Sunday, May 29
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, May 29
9:30 a. m. Morning Worship,
10:30 a.m. Fellowship, 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School, 6:00 p.m. Evening
Worship
Rowan Area
UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN
Pastor Nancy Hofmeister
811 Pesch St., Box 38, Rowan
• Sunday, May 29
10:00a.m. Worship
IMMANUEL
LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Missouri Synod
Jct. Highway 69 & 3
Pastor Mark Peterson
• Sunday, May 29
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, May 29
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
UNITED METHODIST
& PRESBYTERIAN
Dows / Alexander
Shawn W. Hill, Pastor
• Sunday, May 29
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)
FIRST REFORMED
214 Brown St., Alexander
Pastor Phillip Arnold
• Sunday, May 29
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, May 29
9:30 a.m. Worship
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN
304 W. Main, Latimer
Travis Berg, Pastor
• Sunday, May 29
9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:15 a.m.
ABC/Sunday School
UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford
Erling Shultz, Pastor
• Sunday, May 29
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, May 29
8:00-9:30a.m. Café is open,
9:00a.m. Sunday School, 10:00a.m.
Worship, 5:30p.m. Fellowship meal
followed by worship & study of the
gospel of mark
• Tuesday, May 31
6:00a.m. Men’s Bible Study
7:00p.m. Jr. & Sr. High Youth,
Adult Bible Study
NAZARETH LUTHERAN
Coulter
Pastor Dave Bernhardt
• Sunday, May 29
10:00 a.m. Coffee, 10:30 a.m.
Joint Worship Service
SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH
109 N. Eskridge St., Dows
Dows / www.sgcdows.com
Doug Holmes, Pastor
• Sunday, May 29
From the archives oF the Wright county monitor
1981 and 1946
35 Years Ago
May 21, 1981
A young man with serious back
and neck injuries had to be lowered
about 70 feet Tuesday following
an accident at the Farmers Coop
Elevator I Clarion. Cruz Mata, 31, of
Des Moines was the accident victim
while working for PMI, Inc. of
Ames. The rescue involved lowering
Cruz first by ropes and then by an
REC boom truck.
The Clarion American Legion
and V.F.W. Posts will hold their
annual Memorial Day Observance at
Evergreen Cemetery beginning at 10
a.m. on Monday, May 25. This year’s
program will be held in the open area
between the two cemeteries, and
those attending are asked to enter
from the west cemetery. This year’s
speaker will be U.S. Senator Charles
Grassley.
The students from the Clarion
Elementary School visited the State
Capitol recently, accompanied by
L.J. Smith, Mrs. Heimstra, Mrs.
Putney, Jon Watne and Carol Rohrer.
House Speaker Delwyn Stromer,
(R-Garner) hosted the group which
toured the Capitol and spent time
visiting with him on issues before
the legislature this session and the
state government in general.
Insurance products are not FDIC insured, not
insured by any federal government agency, not a
deposit, not guaranteed by the bank.
Greg LittleJohn
Store Manager
Wilson Family
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Luke 7:1-10
Psalm 96
Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Second Sunday After Pentecost
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Joan’s
Eagle Grove
Goldfield
Clarion
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Floor Covering
70 Years Ago
May 23, 1946
Complete plans for Clarion’s
observance of the first peace
time Memorial day since 1941
were made Sunday afternoon at a
special committee meeting of local
service organizations, sponsors of
the observance. Highlighting this
year’s program will be a parade of
servicemen and women, dressed in
their military uniforms.
this
week
are
Workmen
remodeling the city fire station in
preparation to accommodate a new
fire truck expected to be delivered
here some time next week. In order
to enlarge the fire station, it was
necessary to remove a section of the
wall separating the truck stalls from
the city jail.
Traffic on the Great Western’s
main line through here was resumed
early Tuesday morning after a 24hour tieup due to a derailment of
five cars of No. 81 freight train that
occurred Monday afternoon. The
wreckage of four cars lay across the
tracks in a deep cut of the railway
right-of-way two miles east of this
city. The fifth car, off the tracks,
remained upright. Trainmen could
give no definite reason for cause of
the derailment.
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Family Eye Care
641-444-3380
HOLMES EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Rich Taylor
515-825-366
• Sunday, May 29
10:00a.m. Worship
• Monday, May 30
Offices closed for Memorial Day
• Tuesday, May 31
5:00p.m. Praise team practice
• Wednesday, May 31
1:30p.m. Home Circle
10:00a.m. Pastors’ Prayer
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Dows
Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley
• Sunday, May 29
9:00a.m. Worship, 10:00a.m. SS/
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GOLDFIELD UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
P.O. Box 190
Pastor Lynn Gardner
515-825-3754
• Sunday, May 29
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
(September – May only), 10:30 a.m.
Worship
10:15 a.m. Sunday School,
Coffee, 11:15 a.m. Worship at First
Presbyterian in Dows
HOGAN s HANSON
Optometrist
Most Insurance Accepted
Clarion
Belmond
a.m. Worship Service – Communion
observed
weekly;
Childcare
available and Children’s Church,
11:00 a.m. WWE/Jr. Worship
Care for the ones who cared for you
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515-825-3476
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Goldfield
Communications
Service Corp
Abens-Marty-Curran Agency
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Clarion
515-532-2233
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Remembering our loved ones....
Betty Swanson
Betty Swanson, 86, of Clarion
and Dows, died on Tuesday May 3,
2016, at the Rehabilitation Center of
Clarion.
Funeral services were held at
10 a.m. on Saturday May 7, at
the United Methodist Church in
Dows. with Pastor Shawn Hill
officiating. Burial will take place
in the Graceland cemetery near
Rowan. A visitation was held from
5-7 p.m. on Friday May 6, at the
United Methodist Church in Dows
and continued for one hour prior to
services on Saturday at the church.
The Dugger Funeral Home, was in
charge of the arrangements.
Betty was born June 22, 1929 in
a home near Bradford, to Herbert
and Mable (Graff) Hackbarth. She
was the oldest of nine children
and lived a very busy and full life. After graduating from Rowan High
School in 1947, Betty attended Iowa
Teacher’s College ( now UNI) in
Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was proudly
taught country school in a one room
classroom. On January 7, 1949 she married
Raymond Swanson at Garner, Iowa
and started farming east of Galt,
Iowa. This union was blessed with
six children, 3 boys and 3 girls.
Betty and Ray moved to a farm north
of Dows in 1956 and lived there for
over 50 years. The family would
take yearly vacations “out west” and
Betty would expertly pile the car full
of food and clothes for the trip. Betty was active in the Methodist
church teaching Sunday school and
Bible school and active in the United
Methodist women’s groups. She also
helped Ray on the farm and loved
gardening and growing flowers
and fruit trees. Playing cards with
family and neighbors was also a fun
pastime. She greatly enjoyed her
visits with her many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren and later in
life quilted them many quilts.. She
would spends hours cooking and
Charles William
Wiggins
Charles William Wiggins was
born on February 26, 1937 in
Clarion, Iowa and was the second
son of Arthur Lyle and Mary
Harriet Wiggins. He passed away
peacefully surrounded by his family
on Monday May 16th, 2016 at St
Joseph Regional Health Center in
Bryan, TX. In 1958, he married the
love of his life, Mary Jane (Burkett),
and together they had four children:
Angila Sue Ervin, and her husband
Jay, Scott William Wiggins, and his
wife Ann, Theodore Arthur Wiggins,
and Mary Beth Wurzbach and her
husband Mark. He is also survived
by seven grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Charles is
also survived by his brother, James
preparing meals for get-togethers. Arthur Wiggins (and wife Beverly)
Christmas was especially important and his family of Pittsboro, North
for her and she made sure everyone Carolina.
received a “Santa” stocking filled After graduating from Clarion
with many gifts. High, he attended and graduated
Left to cherish her memory are from the University of Iowa,
children: Karen (Ivan) Noelck, majoring in political science.
Virgil (Jill) Swanson, Ruby (Larry) Subsequent graduate work, also
Rhines, Duane (Jean) Swanson, in political science, occurred at
Edward (Kimberly) Swanson, and Washington University in St. Louis
Linda (Jon) Allen, 19 grandchildren, where he received his M.A. and
and 29 great-grandchildren, four Ph.D. During this period he was in
siblings: Shirley (Leslie) Southard, ROTC and served as a Second Lt. in
Mary Lester, Charlotte (Norman) the U.S Army. In 1964, he received
Pals, Katherine Hoopingarner, his first academic appointment
Lester Hackbarth, David Hackbarth, with the department of history,
and Sister-in-law Mary Louise government, and philosophy at Iowa
Swanson.
State University in Ames, IA. In
She was preceded in her death 1979, he took leave from Iowa State
by her parents, Mable and Herbert to join the Kansas City regional
Hackbarth; her loving husband office of the U.S. Environmental
of 64 years, Raymond Swanson; Protection Agency where he worked
grandchildren Tony Noelck and as an intergovernmental relations
Karie Noelck; great-grandchild specialist in the four state region.
Maelani Hadley; and siblings In 1981, he joined the Department
Barbara Hackbarth and Herbert of Political Science at Texas A&M
Hackbarth Jr.; and brother-in-laws University as a full professor and
Frank Lester, Louis Hoopingarner, also as the first director of the new
Clifford Swanson, and Eugene Master of Public Administration
Sturgeon; and sister-in-law Mabel Program, training students for jobs
Sturgeon and Ellen Hackbarth.
in the public and non-profit sectors.
During his career, Charles was
active in several professional and
political organizations. Among
Doris Veda Dufloth
them was service as the president
Doris Veda Dufloth, 97, of Iowa 26, 2016 also at the Linn’s Funeral of the Iowa Conference of Political
Science, State Legislative Fellow
Falls, Iowa passed away May 23, Home.
2016 at the Scenic Manor Nursing To leave online condolences and of the American Political Science
president of the
Home in Iowa Falls. Funeral services for further information, please visit Association,
will be 1:30 pm Friday, May 27, linnsfuneralhome.com. Memorials Southwestern Political Science
2016 at the Linn’s Funeral Home may be directed to: Doris Dufloth Association, and chair of the Texas
in Iowa Falls. A time of visitation Memorial; c/o Linn’s Funeral Home;
with friends and family will be from 1521 Washington Ave.; Iowa Falls,
5:30 until 7:30 pm Thursday, May Iowa 50126.
Betty Swanson
Charles William
Wiggins
1929 - 2016
1937 – 2016
Association of Schools of Public
Administration and Affairs. He
was also a founding member of the
Iowa Campaign Finance Disclosure
Commision. On the more political
level, he proudly served two terms
as the chair of the Brazos County
Democratic Party.
Charles was an active researcher
and writer on political topics. His
many writings tended to focus on
state legislatures, political parties,
and interest groups, as well as
lobbying. After a long and fruitful
career as a pofessional educator,
he retired from Texas A&M as
a professor emeritus of political
science in 2002.
A memorial service dedicated to
his life was held on Saturday, May
21, 2016 at the chapel of the Arbor
Oaks Retirement Complex at 2505
E. Villa Maria in Bryan. There was
two services. The first service was
for Arbor Oaks residents at 10:00
am. The second service was for
family and friends at 2:00 pm with
reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, friends are
encouraged to make a donation to:
Charles Wiggins Political Science
Memorial Scholarship Fund The
donation may be made to any Wells
Fargo Bank nationwide, or a check
may be mailed to:
Wells Fargo Bank, 3000 Briarcrest
Dr., Bryan, Texas 77802
Iowa Specialty Hospital offering
siblings class
Bridal
Registry
Alaina Gorton &
Max Gangestad
Wedding June 4, 2016
Sarah Maxheimer &
Aaron Spooner
Wedding: June 11, 2016
Kristina Degroot &
Sam Moore
Showing
May 27, 28, 29 & June 1
Captain America:
Civil War (2D/3D) Rated PG-13
Chris Evans,
Robert Downey Jr.
& Scarlett Johansson
7:00 pm: Friday, Saturday & Wednesday
2:30 pm & 7:00 pm: Sunday
3D movies: Friday, Saturday & Wednesday.
2D movies: Sunday
Tickets for 3D 12 & Under: $3; Adults: $5
Tickets for 2D 12 & Under: $2; Adults: $4
LeAnn Larick &
Tony Galeazzi
Shower: June 18, 2016
Wedding: August 12, 2016
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Michell Terwilliger
& Andy Kluss
Showers: June 4 & 16, 2016
Wedding: August 27, 2016
Kelly Stevens
& James Tschirgi
Shower: June 18, 2016
Wedding: September 10, 2016
Baby
Registry
Alicia & Jake Schaben
Shower: May 15, 2016
108 North Main St. • Clarion, Iowa
The Super Siblings course will be
fun and engaging and geared towards
children. Soon-to-be siblings will
learn about a newborn’s appearance,
holding a newborn safely, newborn
behavior, feeding a newborn,
helping out with a new baby, and
coping with different feelings that
may come with a new sibling.
The class is free of charge, but
registration is required. Please
RSVP by calling Casey Howell, OB
Leader, at 515-532-9357. Parents
are invited to attend with their child
in order to anticipate any questions
their child or children will have at
home following the class.
The course will be held in the
Iowa Specialty Hospital Boardroom
in Clarion. Attendees should enter
through the Emergency Room
located on the northeast side of the
hospital and will be directed to the
Boardroom upon arrival.
Thank You!
Kari Jo Warnke &
Daniel Murray
Iowa
Specialty
Hospital’s
Maternity Center will be holding a
“Super Siblings” Class on Saturday,
June 4 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at
Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.
This is a single session class that
will help children ages 3-6 years
old prepare for a new baby brother
or sister. The class will be taught by
Casey Howell, OB Leader of Iowa
Specialty Hospital.
Our sincere thanks to everyone for their prayers, telephone calls,
cards, memorials, etc. for LaVonne Isenberger during her
illness and after her passing. We appreciate Father Jerry Blake's
comforting eulogy; Nancy Strub's helpfulness as Pastoral
Associate; all those who participated in the Visitation and/or
Funeral; and the Church Ladies for serving a fine lunch.
Thanks to Ewing Funeral Home for their love shown and their
attention to detail. Thanks to the entire community for showing
why Mom loved calling Clarion her home for the past 97 years.
Ken Isenberger and family
Gale (Sue) Chatterton and family
Lynn Isenberger
Brent Isenberger and family
Thank You All
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To the Clarion Community & surrounding area.
I find myself short of knowing how to properly express my
gratitude and thank fullness for the all of the support, cards
and well wishes Denise and I have received over the past
few weeks while in the hospital and the challenges I have
had and will be facing. It has been a longer battle than many
may be aware of. However, with the communities support
that I have received, the mountain seems much smaller and
the top seems within reach. I may have a tumble now and
then, however I just need to pick myself up, dust myself off
and keep climbing being aware of all those behind me. So
with overwhelming gratitude and lack of proper words to
express my full feelings, I just want to keep it short and say
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Paul Eekhoff • Clarion Ia.
Studer recognized by Governor
Branstad for academic excellence
Courtney Studer, a student at
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows,
was
recognized by Gov. Terry Branstad
and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds for
outstanding academic achievement
at the Fourteenth Annual Governor’s
Scholar Recognition Ceremony May
1 at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.
The
statewide
program,
sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s
Office, Iowa High School Athletic
Association (IHSAA) and its title
sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau
Federation (IFBF), honored 432 high
school seniors from across Iowa.
“Iowa Farm Bureau members
believe that by investing in our
youth and communities, we’re
investing in the future of Iowa,” said
IFBF President Craig Hill. “We are
so proud to honor such exceptional
students and proud to be a leading
contributor to educational programs
and annual scholarships for our
youth.”
Each high school was invited to
select their senior student or students
with the highest academic ranking,
based on grade point average for
their first seven semesters. Students
selected for the award also had
the opportunity to recognize their
favorite/most influential teacher and
will receive a photo plaque of their
meeting with Governor Branstad
and Lt. Governor Reynolds.
“The principles learned through
academic success, like those learned
from participation in educationbased activities, help develop
outstanding leaders and citizens,”
said IHSAA Executive Director Alan
Beste. “The partnership between the
IHSAA and the Iowa Farm Bureau,
along with the great cooperation of
the Governor’s Office, has made this
prestigious event possible for many
years.”
Ninety-nine percent of those
recognized also participate in extracurricular school activities, with
more than 80 percent participating
in at least one interscholastic sport.
More than 60 percent of the group
plan to continue their education in
Iowa.
Blood donors needed to
prevent summer shortage
LifeServe Blood Center is asking
donors to step up and donate
blood this summer to prevent a
shortage in the community blood
supply. Summer brings school
break, weddings, vacations and
outdoor fun, but as schedules fill
up, blood donation appointments
are often forgotten or pushed to the
back burner. With many regular
blood donors deferred due to travel
to Zika endemic areas, LifeServe
Blood Center is imploring eligible
donors to make an appointment and
give blood this summer. Eligible
donors should weigh at least 120
pounds, be in good health and be 16
years or older. Donors under the age
of 18 must bring a signed parental/
guardian consent form.
Please donate at a mobile drive
near you!
• Clarion Community Blood
Drive, Tuesday, June 7, 2016
from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at United
Presbyterian Church of Clarion, 219
1st Street NW.
• Dows Community Blood Drive,
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 2:00
PM - 6:30 PM at Dows Convention
Center, 119 East Ellsworth Street.
Schedule a blood donation
appointment
online
at
lifeservebloodcenter.org or call
800.287.4903.
Bonnie’s retirement is a special event,
so let’s fill her mailbox
with cards we have sent!
If you would like to congratulate
Bonnie on her retirement from
her teaching career of 35 years,
please send her a card.
Mail to:
Bonnie Arnold (Kapka) ~Maiden Name “Mosher”
229 Snow Bird Trail • Ellijay, GA 30540
Join us in showering
Bea (Richards) Burt with birthday cards & fun memories
to celebrate her 90th Birthday on May 30th.
Bea Burt
815 Luick Lane North #10
Belmond, IA 50421
(Send cards by May 24 to avoid holiday delays)
cBridal Shower c
Come & Go Bridal Shower for
Michelle Terwilliger (Bride to be of Andy Kluss)
Saturday, June 4 - 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
Clarion Public Library
Please bring your favorite recipe to share with the couple.
The couple are registered at: Daisy’s on Main, Younkers, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Target
C-G-D 2016 Seniors’ “Life Projects” benefit local communities and residents
Karen Weld, Monitor Contributing
Writer
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Senior
Life Projects are one for the ‘record
books’ for 2016. The communities
served by the school district, local
residents, and the graduating
seniors themselves all benefit
from their efforts. C-G-D senior
English instructor Bobbie Tillman
orchestrated the annual event, as
she has for the past 19 years. “The
class is introduced to the junior class
at the end of each school year,”
she said. “They receive a packet of
information on what is expected of
them, along with some possible ideas
to help get students’ thoughts going.
If it is possible, it is nice for students
to get some of their Life Project
work done in the summer between
their junior and senior year when
they might have more time.” All
potential projects must be approved
by Tillman before their work begins.
All 57 graduating seniors in
the class of 2016 are required to
complete their project to receive
their C-G-D diplomas. Much like
middle school Peer Helpers, the
community has begun to count on
the volunteer efforts of some of the
senior English work.
Community projects
Each project must include a
minimum of 25 hours of work.
Justin Boley painted and did
some inside improvements at the
Goldfield American Legion Hall.
Kaylie Bricker made some tied
fleece blankets and demonstrated
her process for Meadows residents.
Brady Brott constructed a duck house
which is now installed near Lake
Cornelia. Sierra Dirksen helped at
the Dows Public Library. Courtney
Studer made holiday cards for all
the Clarion care center residents,
several times for holidays. Colten
Wilcox volunteered to help the
custodian staff at the school. Jordan
Dietz volunteered at his church and
helped at school. Liliana Gomez
volunteered for special events at
the Clarion Public Library. Hannah
Kapka set up and played music at
church. Madison Boll volunteered
at ‘Second Chances,’ a secondhand
store in Dows.
Graysie Johnson helped at the
CGD elementary school library.
C-G-D Elementary and Middle
School librarian Joyce Keeling said
of Graysie, “One of her projects was
to make a display every month of
the school year. Her displays would
always include books which would
be of interest for that season or
holiday. The students got to the place
that they looked forward to what the
next display might look like.”
Both Lucas Lienemann and
Jarrod Littlejohn became volunteer
firefighters, Lienemann in Dows,
Littlejohn in Clarion.
Work reaching out to kids
Many times it is the seniors’
younger counterparts—youth, who
benefit from the students’ work.
Claire Davis conducted a drive of
books, colors, and coloring books
which were delivered to Child Life
at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des
Moines. Bailey DeVries was the
student director for the 2016 spring
play. Zach Frye held a summer
school for several students in the
Dows area. Zach Pogge served as a
flag football coach. Lydia Schroeder
researched feminism with a selfesteem awareness group, giving
talks with middle school students.
Lexy Gatewood organized a youth
softball camp. Kennedy Goodell was
a volunteer for a Goldfield Vacation
Bible School.
Bryce Hamilton worked with
and organized Boy Scout Merit
badges. Skyler Nelson organized
a food donations drive with boxes
set up throughout the community;
collected items were then delivered
to Upper Des Moines Opportunity
at its office in Eagle Grove. Alex
Hackley conducted a dance camp.
Whitney Johnson volunteered
weekly at the ecumenical afterschool program Hiz Kidz. Adult
volunteer Jayne Hanning said,
“Whitney was so faithful to come
each week to work with the kids.
She never missed the whole time.
We could count on her. As the weeks
went by, she worked directly with
the kids more and more. She enjoyed
them and they liked being around
her.”
Katie Molloy served her fellow
students during the entire school
year, filling the FFA milk and health
snacks machine.
Serving Individuals
Several
projects
benefitted
individuals. Megan Christensen
seized the opportunity to work with
an elderly woman in her Goldfield
home, painting several of her rooms.
Siri Vatne chose to help several
people in cleaning their homes.
Cayci White volunteered to teach a
neighbor’s granddaughter to ride a
horse. Shanee Tate worked with a
special needs student as the student
makes a transition from middle
school to high school next fall.
Tillman said, “At one time,
students could do ‘fluff’ stuff—redo
their room, make a quilt, or put
together their senior memory book.
Now they must do something to
reach out to another person or some
project within the community. If they
make a quilt, it needs to be auctioned
off at a fundraiser, for example.”
Working together in teams
While Tillman said students
are discouraged from working
together, many times that is what
they choose. “It isn’t the work that
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.
sometimes is the problem,” she said.
“Sometimes students don’t complete
the final portion of work at the same
time, leaving one of the students
frustrated.”
Brittan Boeset and Haley Kreiger
organized and hosted an afternoon
workshop and concert, “Teens 4
God.” Maddie Disney and Cassie
Hanson organized and conducted a
high school blood drive. Mekenzie
Alberts and Shelby Engh worked on
a CGD Dance Team Night & Camp.
Jeremy Gangestad and Makayla
Konoposek set up, worked on, and
ran in the Zombie Run in Eagle
Grove. Justin Alphs and Tyler Frantz
worked on the Clarion Frisbee Golf
Course.
Ashley Keller and Kaylee Smith
conducted a golf camp. Josh and
Justin Portillo organized a wrestling
camp for youth. Calen Rosenbaum
and Eryn Ulven restored some of
the recreation area on the Catholic
Church property north of the church;
they worked on the sand volleyball
court and the backstop at the ball
diamond. Laura Lorenzo and Mayra
Perez worked with adults learning
English through ongoing classes.
Noah Maxheimer and Samantha
Nerem served as coaches for the fifth
grade AAU volleyball team.
The ‘project’ is just part of the
English class work. Also included:
a self-assessment of learning styles;
setting goals and making future
plans; a short autobiography; brief
research paper; a portfolio; and an
approximate 10-minute recorded
presentation where each student
recaps his/her work, which is
presented for several community
members.
The Life Project experience for
Tillman, who began as a helper
with Dianne McLaughlin, comes to
an end with this graduating class.
“For the most part, this a good class
of students who wanted to do their
projects. They were very determined
and conscientious about getting
things done. Of course, there are
glitches every year and this year was
no exception.”
C-G-D High School Principal
Dennis March said of Tillman, “She
has done a great job at organizing
each year’s class. She is able to
work with a wide variety of students,
as they get their projects organized.
They know what she expects of
them. Students learn to manage
their time as they come up with a
successful project to end their high
school careers.”
And what will Tillman miss the
most as she retires? “I will miss
the students for sure,” she said.
She looks forward to golfing this
summer; might substitute teach
some in the fall, as well as work
part-time at ‘grounded.’
medical bills continued to pile up.
Ruth reported that her husband came home
agitated after seeing two friends, Jeff McNeely
and Tim McGreen, drinking at Leo’s. McNeely
and McGreen had owed Jeffery money for over
a year, and Ruth said her husband reasoned
that if they had money to buy alcohol, they
should be able to repay him. When he confronted the men, Ruth said they’d laughed at
him. Jeffery came home and retrieved a shotgun, telling Ruth he only wanted to “scare” the
two men a little.
Des Moines police picked up a material
witness the day following the homicide but
were unable to link him to Jeffery’s murder
through ballistic tests. Investigators interviewed numerous individuals, including the
men who owed Jeffery money, but were unable
to make an arrest in the case. They believe
there were witnesses to Jeffery’s murder who
feared coming forward then with what they
knew, and continue to encourage the public to
contact them with any known details. There is
no statute of limitations on murder.
JOHN WAYNE JEFFERY
| Age: 31 |
Died: MAY 29, 1990
Location: Des Moines
Find out more about this and other unsolved
homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.
If you have any information about John Wayne Jeffery’s unsolved murder,
please contact the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4864.
Jordan Dietz worked both at the school and at his church on various
projects for his Senior Life project.
Maddie Disney teamed up with Cassie Hanson to organize and conduct
a spring high school Blood Drive as their Senior Life project.
CDG English instructor Bobbie Tillman is retiring after 15 years
teaching Senior “Life Projects.” “I know I’ll miss the students,” she said.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
John Wayne Jeffery
John Wayne Jeffery was shot to death late
Tuesday night, May 29, 1990, while sitting
inside his 1970 Chevy Chevelle outside Leo’s
Lounge, an east-side tavern in Des Moines.
Patrons of the lounge heard a gunshot that
night, and although one person went out and
spotted Jeffery inside his vehicle, didn’t realize Jeffery had been shot and assumed he was
sleeping. Police weren’t notified until the following morning when the bar’s owner stopped
by the tavern with some supplies and found
Jeffery dead in his car.
Police found a sawed-off .410 shotgun in
front of Jeffery’s car. Officials reported a shotgun shell fitting the weapon was found in Jeffery’s hand, and that other shells were found
on the seat of the car. The cause of death was a
small-caliber gunshot wound to the head.
Jeffery’s wife, Ruth, said her husband had
had problems with alcohol and drugs but had
completed a drug rehabilitation program the
previous year. She said he’d been drinking
Tuesday night for the first time since completing the program. Ruth’s recent hospitalization
had left the family facing a financial crisis as
Graysie Johnson’s Life Project was to volunteer at the Clarion
Elementary Library. One of her tasks was to make a monthly display in
the library, featuring laminated pictures and selected books to interest
elementary school readers.
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& STILLMAN
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New patients welcome!
532-3343
303 North Main St.
Clarion, IA.
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• copy machine • office supplies
• wedding invitations
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515.532.9151
• Well Systems
• Water Conditioning
• Plumbing
• Backhoe/Trenching
• Sewer systems
Office: 641-866-6866
Toll Free: 1-877-MORTS-INC
(1-877-667-8746)
Estlund
Heating and
Air Conditioning
515-832-2770
• Lennox Dealer
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• Geo-Thermal
A.D. TECH
SOLUTIONS
Computer and
Network Repair.
Virus Removal
Mon. - Wed. and Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
207 North Main Street
214 North Main
Clarion, Iowa
532-2878
• Farmland Real Estate
• Farm Management
• Farmland Auction
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Certified Public
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902 Central Ave. E.
Clarion
Phone: 515-532-6681
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
KNOSHAUG ANDERSON
LAW OFFICE
120 CENTRAL AVENUE EAST
P.O. BOX 111
CLARION, IOWA 50525
TELEPHONE (515) 532-2821
CLARION TOLL FREE (877) 532-2821
FACIMILIE (515) 532-2450
GARNER TOLL FREE (866) 923-2769
Papering, Staining,
Varnishing Commercial,
Residential, Farm Buildings
RADECHEL
Painting Services
Craig:
515-293-1196
Scott:
515-371-2386
hNOTICEg
The Clarion - Goldfield - Dows Community School District is
liquidating unused and/or outdated technology related equipment. On Saturday, June 4th, interested persons can come
to the High School Library between the hours of 8am to 1pm
to purchase items at an established market value price. All
items are first come first serve. After June 4th, remaining items
will be sold to the public via eBay Auction under the name clargoldcs. Items purchased on eBay may be picked up locally with
no shipping charge. All items are sold as-is.
This list is an estimate of the quantity and type of equipment
that will be sold. All numbers are approximate. Some
items may also be sold which are not on this list.
100+ - Apple 11” MacBook Air Laptops. 2013 Model
1.3Ghz/4 Gb Ram/128 SSD Drive - $425-$450 each
15+ - 16gb iPad 3 or 4. Fully functional $160 - $210
Misc. - Macs, PC’s, keyboards, Mice, Scanners,
Cables, adapters, Monitors, etc.
Oldson’s Plumbing, Heating and
Air Conditioning, Inc.
Eagle Grove/Clarion • 515-448-3456
Residential & Commercial Plumbing & Heating
We service any Brand/Model
24-7 Emergency Service
Furnaces
Air Conditioners
Boilers
Heat Pumps
Geothermal
Fireplaces
Water Heaters
Ductless Systems
LENNOX
MAYTAG
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RHEEM
(IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 100 YEARS)
Riedel
Tree Service
All Tree Trimming and Removal
Specializing in Farm Acreages
Free Estimates • Insured • Seasoned Firewood
Josh Riedel
Cell: 641-430-7064
Clarion Housing apartments
in Clarion, iowa
1 and 2 bedroom apartments available
reasonable rents, 1 Bdr. $305, 2Bdr. $360
for elderly (62 years of age or older) or disabled of an age.
• Laundry facilities available.
• Large Community Center.
• Water, sewer, garbage included in rent.
• 3 locations to choose from.
• Rental assistance available through MIRHA.
Contact Karen in Clarion at: 515-851-8344 or
murphy management service
1-800-956-1618 208 e. state st. algona
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is looking for a quality individual to
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Bagging seed, loading trucks, fork operation.
Please apply in person at Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
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TECHNICIAN
NURSING HOUSE SUPERVISOR: Full-time position 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Supervises all
units of nursing service and other departments when nursing directors/administration are
absent. The House Supervisor is a Registered Nurse that demonstrates leadership and
plans, coordinates and provides day to day management for evening and night staff and
to patients and/or families. Current Iowa State Nursing License, BLS, ACLS, NRP, Trauma
Nurse Core Course, PALS, fetal heart monitoring and BSN preferred: A minimum of two
years clinical experience as RN staff nurse. Experience in Med/Surg, ER, Ortho and OB
preferred. Demonstrates competence in management and leadership skills. Required to
work every third weekend, holiday rotation, and call as needed. Will be required to work at
all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.
MT/MLT: Full-time or Weekend Package position in Clarion. Sat.–Mon. nights. 5:30 p.m.–
6 a.m., with 5 out of 6 weekends and holiday call. Completion of accredited laboratory
science program & experience preferred. Primary duties may include, but not limited
to general laboratory testing, scheduling, paperwork, drug screening & breath alcohol
testing. This position will work closely with ER, Clinic Nursing and the Med/Surg Nursing.
Applicant must be detail oriented, able to multi-task and have excellent communication
skills. Will require MT/MLT diploma. Will be required to work at both and all Iowa Specialty
Hospital locations as needed.
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER: Full-time position scheduled at both Clarion
and Belmond locations. Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers is required. General Sonography experience required; Vascular knowledge
preferred or be willing to cross train.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: Full-time night position in Clarion & Belmond. This
position is 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. (36 hours per week). Position requires working every third
weekend and holiday rotation. Experience preferred. Will be required to work at all Iowa
Specialty Hospital locations as needed.
REGISTERED NURSE: Full-time position in Clarion & Belmond. This position is 7
p.m.–7:30 a.m. (36 hours per week). Primarily Emergency Department/Ambulance
and Medical-Surgical floor. Position requires working every third weekend and holiday
rotation. Experience preferred. Requires TNCC, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and obtaining
RN Exception, classes provided, will be required with 6 months of hire date. Will be
required to work at all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.
Positions offer outstanding wages & fringe benefits. Please stop by and pick up an application,
apply on-line at www.iowaspecialtyhospital.com or contact the Human Resources Department
at 515-602-9801 to receive an application by mail. All positions are subject to criminal/dependent
adult abuse background checks, pre-employment physical and drug testing.
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.
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Specializing in You
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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.
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FOR SALE: TOPPERS Buy factory direct. Uni-Cover - 641-843-3698
(Britt)
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NOTICE: Garage door sales, service
and repairs. Farm, home and commercial garage doors and operators. For
prompt service, phone Mike Sampson
in Kanawha at 641-762-3330
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FOR RENT OR SALE:
Commercial Bldg for Rent or Sale
On Contract!
Willing to rent part or all. 0-10,000
SQ. FT.
Willing to remodel to suit, and will
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Processed at Ventura. Call 641-4257801 for details. Triple L Livestock.
21,22,23
Clarion Packaging
is hiring hot press operators
and
packagers. Training
is done on site and no
experience in these areas is
required. Production works
12-hour shifts, working on
a rotating schedule. Regular
hours are 3 days one week
and 4 days the next week,
alternating 2 weeks days and
2 weeks nights. Overtime is
sometimes required to meet
production needs. Starting
wage is $12.00/hr., and we
pay $500 sign-on bonus after
three months and $500 after
six months. Health, Dental
Life, STD, LTD, Vision, and
401(k) benefits are available.
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Clarion, IA 50525 21-24
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The Chantland Company is the company for you. We are a leading manufacturer
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THE CHANTLAND COMPANY • 502 NORTH 7th ST., DAKOTA CITY, IA 50529
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The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness
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THIS POSITION OFFERS:
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Maple-Glazed Black Pepper Chops
Smoked Back Ribs with Roasted Tomato,
Honey and Chipotle Glaze
Recipe courtesy of Tuffy Stone
Prep time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour stand time | Cook time: 3 1/2-4 hours |
Servings: 3-6
Dry Rub
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black
pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Ribs
3 racks pork back ribs
Apple juice, in spray bottle
Glaze
1 can (14.5 ounces) fire roasted
diced tomatoes
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon chile powder
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles
in adobo sauce
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dry rub. Combine all ingredients in
small bowl; mix well. Pat ribs dry
with paper towels; generously coat
both sides with rub. Set aside at
room temperature for 1 hour.
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250-275 F.
Place the ribs, meaty side down,
over drip pan and cook 2 hours,
spraying both sides with apple juice
every 30 minutes. Add about 12 coals
to grill every 45 minutes to maintain
heat.
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heat 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste;
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pour glaze into blender and pulse
until smooth. Add water to thin, if
needed.
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sides with glaze. Double-wrap each
rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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needed to maintain temperature.
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brush with more glaze. Cook 5 minutes until glaze is set. Turn ribs and
repeat with more glaze.
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Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup dark agave nectar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons sea salt, plus extra for
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4 bone-in New York pork chops,
1-inch thick
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Cook over low heat until garlic has
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slightly thickened. Remove pan from
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FRANKLIN COUNTY ALCOHOLISM SERVICE CENTER
Have you woke up too
many times after drinking and
not remembered what you
did, where you were, how
you drove yourself home?
If so, you need to face the truth… you need
professional help. The place in our area that is
ready, willing and able to give you the steps you
need to turn your life around is Franklin County
Alcoholism Service Center in Hampton.
It’s true that at times the problems individuals
and families face can seem hopeless and
overwhelming. Addictions to alcohol, pain
killers, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs are a
few of the issues that can lead us to seek help.
The stresses that these issues cause can
manifest in the way we act out. That frequently
causes a chain reaction in our family, at school
and work, and those we come in contact with.
Fortunately there is a place to go where there
are people qualified to help you, Franklin
County Alcoholism Service Center at 504 2nd
Ave SE in Hampton.
When your life is involved you are wise
to rely on specialists. At Franklin County
Alcoholism Service Center you will find people
who are dedicated to serving and helping
clients regain control of their lives.
At Franklin County Alcoholism Service
Center you’ll receive assessment and
evaluation and people you can talk to. Their
staff is trained to give you the help you need to
deal with your issues “one day at a time.” Their
professionals have your best interests at heart.
You will get sound, honest advice and support
from trained people who really do care and who
do have the experience to really help you.
Don’t put off seeking help from Franklin
County Alcoholism Service Center, call 641456-3164. It is the decision that can change
your life for the good. We recommend you
get on the right path now and call for an
appointment and let the healing begin.
For many years farmers from a wide trade
territory in North Central Iowa have turned to
North Central Cooperative when it’s time to get
their fields ready to plant, and to make sure
they have the products and services they need
to make their fields flourish… and their “bottom
line” grow, and the “wheels” of progress turning
with their refined fuel delivery. That’s because
they know their neighbors at North Central
Coop will work hard to provide the kind of
service that deserves their trust and patronage.
Expert advice is the most valuable
commodity their staff provides. Their Account
Managers are ready to answer your questions
and give you advice backed by experience
and training. They keep up on all the newest
choices. You can only benefit from their
expertise when it comes to making a plan that
will assure your success for every acre you
farm.
Their commitment to their customers is
evident in every department. If you’re a farmer
North Central Coop is your answer for just
about everything you need in the way of crop
protection and nutrients to assure they’ll grow
plentifully. They’ve got your crop solution…
and then some, including all your grain, feed,
farm supplies and fuel needs. Visit www.
nccoop.com to check grain futures, weather
and important information.
We feel it’s really worth your time to stop by
and let them help you. They know their products
and are glad to answer your questions. You’ll
discover all kinds of products that will benefit
you in accomplishing your goals including grain
elevators at every location. They really DO go
the “extra mile” to serve their customers.
In making mention of the leading businesses
that serve our communities we feel certain that
their many customers would agree that North
Central Coop deserves to be included.
They are very handy with locations in
Kanawha, Holmes, Clarion, Woden and
Hutchin and their Cardtrol stations in Kanawha
and Clarion. If you’re a farmer you need to
think technology, think opportunity and think
progression in a diverse and every changing
industry… think North Central Coop they’ll help
you get “growing.”
TERRY’S WELDING & REPAIR
I always feel confident in
recommending Terry’s Welding &
Repair and that’s because every
person I have talked to about the
work that Terry Wagner and his staff
did for them had nothing but good things to say.
The word “praise” doesn’t begin to cover what
I hear from their obviously satisfied customers.
It’s always nice when you get to hear nothing
but “good stuff” about the welding contractor
that is the one we choose to feature in our
Review of the leading area businesses.
Let me share some of the comments I have
heard from people that have had work done
by Terry’s Welding… such as…”We were very
happy. Terry and his crew do a good job. They
don’t waste any time, they get right to it. They
know what they’re supposed to be doing and
end up with a good finished product. We are
really happy that we have someone local we
can depend on.” Or, “It was really great, the
sheet metal fabrication they did for us turned
out better than we hoped. We’ve having them
do all of our aluminum work on our trailers and
semi’s.” To, “If it hadn’t been for Terry’s Welding
we wouldn’t have been able to save our
wrecked semi that rolled over. We thought it
was hopeless but they repaired it just like new.”
A local farmer says “No matter what I needed
welded on my livestock trailer and old tractor
they came up with a way to make it happen,
even small odd jobs. We can’t say enough
good about him.”
As you can tell Terry is more than capable
of taking your welding projects, no matter how
unique, and bringing them to reality. This is a
rare gift in a welder. Nothing but “Thanks for
doing such a great job” is what everyone says.
They’re almost done with their second 60’ X 96”
building so they’re really ready to handle all the
work truckers bring them.
Terry’s Welding does an extreme amount
of aluminum, stainless steel, sheet metal
fabrication and suspension and welding on
semi’s and is called upon by trucking firms
throughout the state. He comes highly
recommended and we’re fortunate to have his
shop so close by at 1608 190th St in Algona.
We recommend you call Terry’s Welding
at 515-295-3010 when you have any welding
jobs and they’ll be done just the way you want
them. They really do take service to a whole
new level.
This is the perfect time to start and complete
all your remodeling projects at your home,
on the farm, or at your place of business,
especially if you’re in the construction or
painting business. And before you start any
improvement project be smart and stop by
Eagle Building Supply at 204 E. Broadway in
Eagle Grove or 1209 Central Ave E in Clarion
that way you can be assured of top quality
materials and all the advice that comes from
years of experience… which is priceless.
Whether you are a professional contractor
or a do-it-yourselfer, they have the quality
products such as Valspar paint, and the expert
staff, to get your project off to the right start.
The best part is they are so conveniently
located. They’ll help you from the start to the
finish, and they’ve got all the materials you
need for every phase to complete your “honey
do” list. From doors & windows to showers,
tubs, commodes, bathroom vanities, kitchen
cabinets, all the materials you need.
If painting is on your list of things to do
you’ll be glad to know they carry Valspar Paint,
the very best paint. The staff at Eagle Building
Supply will help you find the inspiration,
reference materials, and current trends to
create the home of your dreams and then help
you find the Valspar paint color that’s just right
for you. Valspar has every color you could
dream of.
The staff at Eagle Building Supply takes
great pride in their ability to help customers
with their building projects. Working together,
the customers and Eagle Building Supply build
a stronger community. Give Eagle Building
Supply a call at 515-448-3843 in Eagle
Grove or 515-532-2887 in Clarion as their
team is always ready to answer your home
improvement questions, or give tips.
Make sure you start every project at Eagle
Building Supply where you’ll always find the
most experienced people. From the farm to
the home they’ll help you build it better. We
always say that they’re the foundation we’re
built on. They’re still constructing your future.
FAREWAY in Eagle Grove
Let’s keep it simple… you need
groceries, and you need to save
money. The solution is easy…
shop at Fareway at 205 NW 1st
St in Eagle Grove and you will go
home with more in your shopping
bag and more left over in your wallet. That’s as
plain as it gets.
There’s a reason that the Fareway chain
has been growing throughout Iowa, Illinois,
Nebraska and South Dakota and that’s because
saving money is a priority for people all over.
Feeding a family takes a lot of groceries so it
just makes good sense to shop where your
dollar will stretch the farthest… that’s Fareway.
You’ll like the fact that because Fareway
does such a high volume of business you can
be sure that everything on their shelves, freezer
fruit & vegetable department, and in their meat
counter is really fresh.
Speaking of their meat counter, you’ll feel
like you’re in a butcher shop when you see the
Fareway meat counter. Their butchers are very
experienced and know how to get the most
from each cut of meat. You’ll be able to pick
the cuts you want, or have something special
done for you. They’ll happy to help. You’ll be
even happier when you need help getting a big
dinner, or party supplied with something eye
catching and delicious. Call 515-448-3241 and
they’ll put together meat and cheese trays, and
fruit and veggi trays and they have lots of sides
which will make it very easy on you. You’ll get
all the compliments with none of the work. A
win win if you ask me. It’s also great for feeding
a crowd watching the “big game” at your house,
bar-b-ques and graduation parties.
Fareway takes customer service to a whole
new level. They treat their customers’ right, and
their employees too. They’re glad to do those
“extras” like carry out your groceries and load
them in your car.
Since shopping for groceries is an ongoing weekly event we think we’re very lucky
to have Fareway so close by in Eagle Grove.
Fareway makes “a trip to the store” a pleasant
experience. Stop in for a Gift Card, it makes a
practical gift with “good taste.”
Vision and Eye Health
Sponsored by: Dr. David Gildner
Vision and eye health are
very important in our dayto-day lives. Whether it is at
work, or play, our eyes play
an important role in all that
we do. Dr. David Gildner in
Belmond and Clarion always makes your vision
his priority.
Care for your vision goes far beyond
just glasses or contact lens correction. Eye
diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular
degeneration, conjunctivitis or corneal disease
need to be detected and treated before
significant vision problems arise. Diabetes,
hypertension, and other systemic diseases
have visual concerns also. Dr. Gildner uses the
latest technology and treatments to diagnose
these and many other eye health concerns.
The most effective way to follow your eye
health is through yearly eye exams. Dr. Gildner
implements thorough dilated eye exams
coupled with current advanced technology to
best diagnose and treat eye disease. He also
treats and cares for eye emergencies such as
foreign bodies, contact lens complications, and
red eye situations. Dr. Gildner is also involved
in co-management with local area surgeons on
post care of cataracts, glaucoma, LASIK and
other treatments.
Dr. Gildner’s offices at 307 E. Main in
Belmond (641-444-3380) and 219 N. Main in
Clarion (515-532-3630) have a wide variety
of fashionable frames, the most current lens
and contact lens options to best care for your
visual acuity needs. They will help you find
the appropriate shape, color and size of frame
that best accentuates your features along with
giving you the most function for your day to day
needs. They also carry sunglasses, safety eye
wear and sports goggles.
Dr. Gildner and his staff are committed to
caring for all your vision and eye health needs.
They wish to help ensure a lifetime of health
vision for you and your family. We recommend
you call their office most convenient for you for
an appointment today.
RIEDEL
TREE SERVICE
to your property.
Riedel Tree Service. He’s fully insured and also
All it takes is for a big storm to
blow through the area to make
us realize that we should have
paid attention to our trees. A
falling tree limb is dangerous
anytime, but a storm just makes it worse.
Don’t wait for the next big wind to cause more
damage, call Riedel Tree Service at in Belmond at
641-430-7074 now. Have Josh come out and let
you know which limbs need to be trimmed, topped
or removed. He’s an expert when it comes to
trees. It’s better to let Riedel Tree Service take
down a problem tree, or limb, because he can
control where it’s going to fall to prevent damage
Trees age and change, just like we do, so
don’t take for granted that the big old shade tree
that’s been in your yard shading your home for
years is not dangerous. You’re wise to make sure
that any dead or decaying limbs are gone before
a storm, or before they break and fall just because
they’re ready to. Taking a risk with your lives and
property is something you could really regret.
You’ll really appreciate how efficient and
dependable Riedel Tree Service is. Josh has
been providing his tree service for a long time.
This is not a job for a “week-end warrior” this is a
job for a professional who is experienced. That’s
has seasoned firewood. He even cleans up and
does stump removal too.
Josh also specializes in farm acreages. He
cleans up trees along fence lines. He also has
a bucket truck and his equipment gives him
more predictability and gets your job done more
efficiently and safely.
When you want a service that “tops” them all,
take our advice and call Riedel Tree Service and
he’ll come out and give you a fair estimate. When
you know your trees are taken care of you can
rest easy.
LAWSON AUTO BODY
Year after year we tell
all our readers that when
they need any paint or body
work done, there is one
local firm that deserves our
recommendations and your patronage and
that’s Lawson Auto Body in Eagle Grove.
Don’t think for a minute that all body shops
are going to give you the same quality work, it’s
just not true. It pays to be a wise consumer…
especially now… to thoroughly research where
to go for the best service, and to go to a shop
that’s “wreck”ommended. After all, it’s your
money, so you want the best quality service for
your dollar.
At Lawson Auto Body they are collision
specialists with all the high tech equipment
like a laser frame measuring machine, a down
draft paint booth with a baked curing cycle,
computerized paint matching and estimates.
They also do interior and exterior detailing and
cleaning. They do everything to make your
vehicle look its best.
The quality of the materials used by Lawson
Auto Body will assure you that the job will last.
They don’t scrimp on materials. Brad and
Rhonda want only the best for their customers.
The proof of that being true is the beautiful work
they have done on the cars and trucks of their
many past happy customers. When you take
your vehicle to Lawson Auto Body at 118 N.
Commercial in Eagle Grove (515-448-3944)
you can have complete confidence that you will
drive away satisfied with the work they do for
you.
If you need a car or truck painted, some
body work done on a vehicle that has been in
an accident, hit a deer, dings from a parking lot,
or been in a hail storm, you need a windshield
or glass replaced then we urge you to go to
Lawson Auto Body for an estimate. We know
you’ll be just as happy with the fairness of the
rates they charge as you will be with the results.
That is why we are so sure that when we feature
Lawson Auto Body we have recommend the
right shop.
HOUSE of TREASURES
You are in for a real treat
when you go shopping at House
of Treasures at 139 E. Main St in
Belmond. And you’d better plan
on spending some time browsing
because they have lots and lots to look
over. They’ve got a little bit of everything for
everybody. They bought the store next door,
opened up a big entryway and now have
twice as much to explore and discover.
You’ll be amazed at their inventory, and
the biggest decision you’ll have is where
to start looking. So let’s start by telling you
about how they are fully prepared to delight
you with their selection. Rozie and Angie
are very particular so you’ll see that they
have new good quality clothing for the whole
family, accessories and a big selection of preloved furniture, collectibles, wonderful gift
items, to sporting goods, electronics touch
lamps, framed art, knick knacks and more…
and everything you’ll find is priced right, just
the “cherry on top of the cake.” When you’re
ready for a wardrobe or home “make-over”
make your way over to House of Treasures
because you’ll find what you want and it’s
affordable.
At House of Treasures they have lots of
great gifts for any season… or reason. They
have such a wonderful selection it will be
hard to choose, if so, pick up some of their
gift certificates, they’ll make the perfect gift.
Then you can both go back together and
have a great time exploring this amazing
shop.
Shopping at House of Treasures is as fun
as their name and reputation implies. Their
selection will delight you. You are sure to find
something you’ll fall in love with. This is a
wonderful place to select unusual pieces to
give your home a personal touch, and reflect
your individual taste. They’re always getting
in new things to look over and choose from
so stop by often. Rozie and Angie do their
best to serve their neighbors. They also take
consignments so call 641-444-4128 if you
have an estate to settle, you’re moving.
There is just no end to the treasures you’ll
find at House of Treasures so we hope we
have done an adequate job of enticing you
to visit this remarkable store. You owe it to
yourself to go check them out. We are certain
that you’ll be very glad you took our advice
and stopped in at House of Treasures…
they’re a fun place to shop all year long.
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REALTY
positive stress-free experience for council you. If you’re selling your home they
It makes good sense to seek
the advice of experts when you’re
considering selling or buying real
estate, especially now. In our
opinion you will be talking to the right people
when you call Town & Country Realty at 220
N. Main in Clarion (515-532-2150).
Carol Haupt, Broker/Owner, Jill Haupt,
Realtor, and Danielle Hansch, Office
Manager are familiar with all the details
related to the sale of homes, farms, acreages
and commercial buildings. In fact, no one
knows the area around here like they do. If
you are ready to sell you’ll want to contact
them so you can be assured of receiving
professional honest assistance. At Town &
Country Realty they want to make buying or
It just makes sense that
when you’re building you want
it to last and last, and that is
exactly why you’re smart to
build it with concrete. You’re
also wise to call a firm that
pours and mixes such a high quality product,
and that is precisely why we always choose
to recommend Yohn Ready Mix. They’ve
been pouring concrete for 70 years and
you don’t stay in business that long without
deserving it.
The list of what you can do with concrete
is endless. Are you tired of your dirt floor in
your basement or shop? One call to Yohn
Ready Mix will fix that. A concrete floor will
allow you to have workable space for many
practical uses. Adding on a room? Start
with concrete. They pour concrete for walls,
If you’re one of the
many “regulars” that dine
at Family Table then you
never wonder why we
always choose them to be the restaurant
we recommend, you’ll know why first hand.
I’ve eaten there myself so I know they have
earned the recommendation too.
So if you’re looking for a great place to
eat... gather your family or some friends
and head on over to Family Table at 618 S.
Commercial Ave in Eagle Grove, or call 515448-4321 for carry-out. If you’re wondering
what you can do special for Mom after she’s
had a long day at work, take her to Family
Table. Eating out at a really nice restaurant
will be something she’ll really love. You’ll
you.
People from all around call Town &
Country Realty because they know of their
dependable reputation and their ability to get
it sold. They have developed an acute sense
of real estate values through their experience
in buying and selling over the years. So for
complete confidence when seeking a real
estate agent to list your property, we suggest
you call Town & Country Realty. Their name
is well known and respected throughout our
area, a distinction they have earned.
To know what to buy, or how much to ask
for your property, can be difficult, and costly,
if you make a poor decision. That is precisely
why we recommend you let these experts
YOHN READY MIX
driveways, sidewalks, basements, storm
cellars, hog confinements… you name
it, even fire proof safe rooms for storms,
intruders or to keep documents safe. They
also have available a crew that specializes in
pouring foundations for new homes.
Everyone from the management to the
drivers at Yohn Ready Mix take pride in
doing the best job possible every time. Their
customers benefit from the conscientious
way that they perform their work. They’re
a wealth a knowledge and they are always
happy to give helpful tips.
Look around your home, farm or business,
we’ll just bet there are lots of places that
concrete would benefit you. Make this the
year that you have that driveway poured so
you never get “stuck in the mud” again. You’ll
love it. And of course, anytime you build with
FAMILY TABLE
have a great meal too… for breakfast lunch
or dinner.
You don’t need a special occasion to
go to Family Table. They’re open 7 days a
week (Mon-Thurs 6am to 8:30pm, Fri & Sat
6am to 9pm and Sunday 7:30am to 8:30pm).
They’re a great place to have Sunday dinner.
Any time you’re hungry you can stop and
enjoy yourself. Good food just has a way
of doing that. A delicious meal and some
conversation with friends is a great way to
spend time.
Nick and his staff go out of their way to
provide exceptional service. They’ve got lots
of great home cooked meals on their menu
from breakfast foods all day long, to burgers,
steaks, their famous onion rings and home-
can give you tips that will make it more “eye
catching” and marketable. They know just
what makes a home “ready to sell.” You will
definitely want to call to benefit from their
expertise. They’re the perfect ones to call if
you are ready to retire and “downsize”.
They will make it so easy for you to find
the home of your dreams, just log on to www.
clarioniowarealty.com and look over their
many listings. It’s the easy way to find just
what you want at the “click of the mouse”… a
real time saver.
Whenever you decide to buy or sell a
home, farm, acreage or commercial property,
we advise you to call Town & Country Realty
and then consider it “sold.”
concrete you’re increasing the value of your
property.
There are lots and lots of reasons we are
featuring Yohn Ready Mix in our Review of
the leading businesses in our area, and they
deserve every one of them… after all, they’re
the foundation we’re built on.
Call Yohn Ready Mix and they will help
you with questions, and schedule your
delivery.
Clarion:515-602-6120
Belmond:641-444-4148
Garner:641-923-2601
Forest City:
641-581-3020
Clear Lake:
641-357-6090
Construction Estimates:
641-357-4604
Sand & Gravel Pit:
641-444-3920
made pies and breads and more… whatever
you’re in the mood for we’ll just bet they’ve
got it. Their cooks are very talented so you
can expect to enjoy yourself because you
will.
Great food will always earn a restaurant
regular customers and that’s certainly the
case with Family Table. Whenever you
stop in you’ll notice they always have lots of
people who drop in frequently. They have
great prices so you can afford to eat out more
when you go to Family Table.
We could go on and on about all the
wonderful qualities that they have, but now
I’m getting hungry and I’m heading over to
Family Table… see you there!
“The wRIGHT Bank”
We are pleased to feature Security
Savings Bank in the Good Neighbor
Review of leading businesses. Security
Savings Bank in Eagle Grove, Clarion
and Goldfield is a bank where neighbors’
bank, where families have enjoyed expert
financial service for generations, and
a place where you can open a savings
account for a new child or grandchild and
the staff will celebrate the exciting news
with you.
Security Savings Bank has provided
dependable service for many years.
They have offered friendly service and
have successfully weathered economic
downturns with financial stability. You
can count on Security Savings Bank
to be safe, strong and secure while
providing the up-to-date banking
services people need and expect. You
can watch your money grow with their
deposit and savings products, Roth
IRA’s, and appreciate the convenience of
their online banking, bill pay, ATMs and
a full array of loan options and “ID Theft
Smart protection.” You will very soon
be able to “get a grip” on your finances
by downloading their mobile APP! You
can check your balances, make a
deposit, transfer funds, get updates from
anywhere, anytime… it’s “smart.”
Security Savings Bank has built its
reputation on integrity and the dedication
of its officers and directors who establish
the bank’s vision and goals, and the
employees who work each day to fulfill
them. The same effort they use to
provide service to customers, they also
put forth to aid in the agricultural and
business interests in the communities
they service. The men and women at
Security Savings Bank are public spirited
and invested in their communities.
We are proud to feature, and
recommend, Security Savings Bank for
their part in the development of our area.
For personal interest and attention and
dependable service, we suggest you
make them your bank. We invite you
to stop in at: 201 W. Broadway in Eagle
Grove (515-448-5111); 322 Central Ave
E in Clarion (515-532-6635) and 435
Main St in Goldfield (515-825-3151), or
visit them at www.ssbankia.com to learn
more about all they have to offer.
MUHLENBRUCH INSURANCE
With all the natural disasters in
the news the last few years we
think this is a good time for you to
review your insurance coverage.
To do that we recommend you call
Muhlenbruch Insurance at 110 E.
Ellsworth St in Dows at 515-852-4156.
Most people think “that won’t happen to
me”... but it can. The way you can make
sure that you are properly covered is by
having a local agent you trust. One you can
depend on to help you through the confusing
process of filing your claim, or better yet...
helping you choose the policy that’s just right
for your particular needs to begin with.
We have chosen Shannon Muhlenbruch
and his staff, your neighbors at Muhlenbruch
Insurance, to be the insurance professionals
we recommend, and there are numerous
reasons why. Starting that list would be their
integrity. Then add to that their experience.
We could go on and on about all the
wonderful qualities and abilities they bring to
the table. We’re sure there isn’t anyone in
our area that hasn’t heard of their excellent
and well deserved reputation.
When you need insurance you want to
talk to someone who can present you with
your choices in coverage and price, one who
can point out the advantages and do it so that
you truly understand what your coverage will
do for you. No matter what your insurance
needs are Muhlenbruch Insurance is the right
agency to rely on.
You’ll really appreciate the way you are
treated and the genuine concern they have
for you. They’re happy to take the time to
talk to you and answer any questions and
you just couldn’t ask for any better service
than that.
We recommend you don’t put it off any
longer, call Muhlenbruch Insurance then sit
back and relax, they’ve got you covered.
The deadline for this year is past, but it
will come again next year. You need to get a
good CPA to set you up with a plan now, then
next year you won’t be stressed out. The top
firm in north central Iowa, and the one we
recommend, is Hogan-Hansen PC CPA’s.
Have you ever noticed how every person
seems to have their own gift?
Some
people are fortunate enough to get to work
at something they love to do, something
they’re good at… like fixing cars, cutting hair,
teaching school, building things, decorating,
or cooking, or any of the other ways people
make a living.
When tax time rolls around… like it does
every year… it can put some of us into a
panic! That’s because we’re doing what we
have to everyday so we can make a living
and doing our taxes is not something we’re
good at… or even want to be good at. That’s
exactly why you want to call a professional
who knows taxes, and who keeps up with all
the new changes and laws so we don’t have
to… that’s Hogan-Hansen PC CPA’s.
Their staff keeps up with all the new
tax laws and legislation with continuing
education. They understand it, doing tax
reports and accounting is second nature
to them. The bottom line is that it’s the
foundation of their business. They’re very
good at it. They know how to make the
deductions work for you so you can get the
best refund, or payment possible.
If you’re ready to do your job and
let someone else handle your monthly
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my advice to you is to pick up the phone
and call to make an appointment at their
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Production welding students
Production Welding Certificate Students from left to right are
James Rowen from Eagle Grove, and Michael Schaffer from
Clarion, with Instructor Tony Pitchford. Photo submitted
Production Welding Certificates
awarded at the Iowa Central
North Central Career Academy
Iowa Central Community College
began offering a Production Welding
Certificate at the North Central
Career Academy. The four classes
included in the certificate were
Beginning Welding, Gas Metal Arc
Welding, Blueprint Reading, and
Fabrication, Layout, Estimate, &
Repair. The instructor for this class
went through the welding program
at Iowa Central Community College
and is currently working at Hagie
Manufacturing. His knowledge and
experience made him an excellent
role model for these students. The
students who went through this
program were very dedicated and
hardworking. Working during the
day and going to class at night can
become tiring, but these students had
the drive to complete the program.
Their motivation and skills will help
them excel in the workforce.
The
Welding
Certificate
programs are made possible by
the Trade Adjustment Assistance
Community College and Career
Training (TAACCCT) grant. The
programs are offered as non-credit,
but are given advance standing to
be translated to credit should the
student choose to go on for the full
diploma. The classes included are
those considered by Iowa Central’s
advisory board to be crucial for entry
level job placement. Therefore,
these certificates open up two
possible pathways for students to
pursue. They can either add them
to their resume to seek immediate
employment, or turn them into
credit, giving them a head start on
earning a diploma.
For more information on possible
fall classes, please contact Sue
Heistand at 515-574-1292.
Cost share available for
water quality practices
Farmers eligible to receive up to half the cost of trying cover crops, no-till/
strip till or nitrification inhibitor
The 2016 sign-up period is open
for cost share funds to help farmers
install nutrient reduction practices.
Practices eligible for this funding
are cover crops, no-till or strip till, or
using a nitrification inhibitor when
applying fertilizer. Iowa Secretary
of Agriculture Bill Northey made the
announcement today.
“We have seen significant growth
in cover crops and other water quality
focused practices in recent years, but
many farmers are still exploring how
they fit on their farm. This statewide
program is designed to help them
get started with a new practice and
learn how they can use one or more
of these tools to help protect water
quality,” Northey said. “I encourage
farmers to reach out to their local
Soil and Water Conservation District
office for more information on how
to apply.”
The cost share rate for farmers
planting cover crops is $25 per acre
and for farmers trying no-till or strip
till is $10 per acre. Farmers using
a Nitrapyrin nitrification inhibitor
when applying fall fertilizer can
receive $3 per acre. Farmers who
have already used cover crops on
their farm are eligible for a reduced
rate of $15 per acre. First-time cover
crop users will receive priority
consideration for this assistance.
Farmers are only eligible for cost
share on up to 160 acres.
For more information or to fill out
an application, stop by the Wright
County Soil and Water Conservation
District at 1133 Central Ave. West,
Clarion, IA. You may also call the
office at 515-532-2165, ext 3 or
email: colleen.trees@ia.nacdnet.net
The funds will be made available
in July, but farmers can immediately
start
submitting
applications
through the Wright Soil and Water
Conservation District office.
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(L to R): Grady Umbarger, Sentinel; Conner Shaw, Historian; Andrew Baumgard, Treasurer: Kody Trampel, MaxYield; Josh Chizek, President;
Tucker Datema, Vice President; Ana Nannenga, Secretary; Haley Suby, Reporter
GHV FFA Greenhouse Project
Receives Contribution from MaxYield
MaxYield Cooperative recently
contributed $2500 to GarnerHayfield-Ventura High School’s
FFA greenhouse project. The
check presentation took place on
May 20 “We have a great group of
FFA members that are leading this
fundraising campaign,” said Bob
Baumgard, GHV FFA adviser. “This
project is important to the future of
our FFA chapter. The project will use
the latest greenhouse technology and
will help enhance student learning in
agronomy.”
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in 1915 and
headquartered in
West Bend, IA. The cooperative
has 24 locations and three
Cenex convenience stores in
Iowa. MaxYield also provides
Spinning Wheels
Friday & Saturday
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. • Admission $4.00
We are available for private parties! • 218 1st St SW • 532-3686
ACREAGES
SOLD
549 170th Street - LATIMER, IA
2 story, 4-BR, 4 ac m/l., machine shed, just
a few miles to I-35 and Hwy. 3. $84,900
206 70th Street - DOWS, IA
2 story, 4-BR home located on a hard
surface road. It has 1,954 SF of living area
and two car attached garage. Set on 1.48
acres. Property includes machine shed.
$74,900
grain origination and accounting
services for two Iowa feed mills. For
more information, visit MaxYield
online at www.MaxYieldCoop.com.
Registration Day for Dance
With Me Studio in Clarion
May 31st from 4:30-6:00PM
at 208 N Main St.
Register for summer and school year dance season.
Tuesdays summer classes in Clarion with Miss Christina
Date: June 7th-July 12th
Cost: $50 for six weeks (45 minutes classes)
4:45-5:30 Tap/clog
5:30-6:15 Jazz/pom
6;15-7:00 Beginner tumbling
7:00-7:45 Intermediate/advanced tumbling
7:45-8:30 Stretching, turns, leaps, barre work
Contact Michelle Buseman at 641-444-4584
196 70th Street - DOWS, IA
3-BR, 2 bath, 1 story (2,048 SF) home
located on a hard surface road and set on
.97 acres. There’s even a covered patio,
living room w/fireplace and two car attached
garage. $98,900
382 100th St. - DOWS, IA
3-BR, 2-bath, Ranch (1,556 SF) home
w/ walk-out finished basement on a hard
surface road set on 2 ac m/l. Close to I-35
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4-BR, 1.5 bath, 2 story (2,040 SF) home w/
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on 2.60 ac. New furnace and CA. Property
includes machine shed and hen house.
$89,900
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The new greenhouse will
provide students with additional
FFA SAE projects and plans to
incorporate fresh and student grown
produce into the school lunch
program, Baumgard said.
In addition to MaxYield’s $2500
contribution, the project will receive
$2500 in matching funds from Land
O’Lakes Foundation.
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Join us for an opening kick-off to summer!
Grillin’ Pool Party!
CGD students and families
Thursday, June 2nd
5:30-6:30 supper • 6:30-8:30 pm swim
Clarion Swimming Pool Park
$5.00 per person; with a max of $20.00 per family.
A TAP sponsored hamburger meal for the first 150 people
will be served at the park with a free will donation.
• Pool passes are not valid; as all admission proceeds will
help fund the elementary LEADER In ME.
• All regular pool rules apply.
• No outside food or drink; concessions will be available.
• Pool staff will be available to sell season passes!
Land Clearing & Fence Line Clearing
515-852-4545
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
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These are the members of the middle school boys track & field team for this season. Pictured are: First row, from left; Kaeden Langfitt, Uriel Calles,
Mateo Martinez, Dylan Morales, Angel Carrillo, Trenton Jergenson, Mario de Jesus Acat, Edson Cruz, Isaiah Nebbe, Carter Goodell, Tyler Stein.
Second row, from left; Cristian Tamayo, Reed Abbas, Derricklee Harms, Brendan Davis, Max Smith, Jamie Castillo, Chase Murga, Rafael Jimenez,
Caleb Jacobsen, Isaac Davis, Gustavo Antonio. Third row, from left; Coach Jay Klaver, Clinton Miller, Noah Roosa, Cole Lindeman, Spencer
Jacobs, Jaace Weidemann, Kaden Bricker, Kain Nelson, Shane Conlon, Christian Gayton and Coach Jay Jackson.
New 7th grade school record: 4x100 (53.06) Gustavo Antonio, Jamie
Castillo, Reed Abbas, and Derricklee Harms. They broke the record
(54.02) from 2001 held by Blake Barnes, Kyle Thayer, Kyle Ruiter, and
Derek Redechel.
7th and 8th Grade
Middle School Track Summary
Coaches: Jay Klaver and Jay
Jackson
The CGDMS boys track team
finished up the 2016 season
with the North Central Conference
track meet held in Iowa Falls on
Friday, May 13th. Between both
7th and 8th grade squads, the total
number of ribbons won was 36. 8th
grade finished with one conference
champion and 7th grade took home
four conference championships. Quote: “I was proud of our effort
on a very challenging cold and windy
day. I appreciate the effort from our
team all season and we hope this will
springboard us into next season and
continue our great tradition of track
and field at CGD,” coach Jackson.
North Central Conference
Champions include:
8th Grade: 4X200: Cole Lindaman,
Christian Tamayo, Clinton Miller
and Jaace Weideman 7th Grade: Shot Put: Kain Nelson
Distance Medley: Reed Abbas,
Dereklee Harms, Jamie Castillo,
Christian Gayton 4X200: Gustavo Antonio, Tenton
Jergenson, Rafael Jimenez,
Christian Gayton 4X100: Gustavo Antonio, Jamie
Castillo, Reed Abbas, Derricklee
Harms
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End Track Season
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jump. The 7th grade 4x200 placed
third. Jadyn Jondle placed third in
the 800 with a time of 2:53.55.
Eighth grade champions were
Courtney Harle in the 100m dash
with a time of 14.47 and in the high
jump with a 4’05”. Elissa Dames
placed 2nd in the 1500 with a time
of 5:59.49 and 3rd in the 800 with
a time of 2:55.20. The 8th grade
4x100 placed third.
Coaches Terri McGivern and
Missy Springsteen-Haupt want to
thank the girls for their hard work
and positive attitudes, and their
parents for providing a fantastic
cheering section at every meet.
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These are the members of the middle school girls track & field team for this season. Pictured are: First row, from left; Remi Johnson, Emma Conlon,
Elissa Dames, Natalie Kirstein, Alaina Friesleben, Lexi Lilly, Quinn Hansch. Second row, from left; Maya LaRue, Raven Kinnetz, Jadyn Jondle,
Katherine Soenen, Kendall Lienemann, Ashtyn DeCoster, Perla Padilla, Paige Willey, Jennifer Lorenzo. Third row, from left; Kara Legleiter,
Sophie Dietz, Cassidy Bradburn, Emma Schluttenhofer, Brenna Cross, Chloe Hanson, Nicole Lorenzo, Katherine Lopez. Fourth row, from left;
Coach Melissa Springsteen-Haupt, Jaidyn Lockwood, Kylie Klaver, Courtney Harle, Morgan Middleton, Emma Keller, Hannah Jo Gustafson,
Camryn Reece and Coach Terri McGivern.
The middle school girls ended
their track season with the NCC
meet at Algona on Friday, May 13th.
They capped off a season of hard
work with a competitive showing on
a chilly night. Seventh-grade
highlights
include conference champions
Raven Kinnetz in the 400 open with a
time of 1:08.90; Kendall Lienemann
in the 200 hurdles with a time of
37.52; Jadyn Jondle in the high
jump with a 4’04”; and the 7th grade
Sprint Medley Relay with a time of
2:15.15. Morgan Middleton placed
second in the 7th grade discus and
third in the shot put. Raven Kinnetz
placed second in the 7th grade long
Cowgirls medal in two events at state track
By Les Houser
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows girls
track & field team took seven events
to last week’s state meet, medaling
in two of them for a nice ending to
their season.
“It was really nice weather,”
stated head coach Monty Harker. “I
can’t remember how long that it’s
been that nice. There were records
set all over.”
The team ran the shuttle hurdle
relay prelims early Thursday
morning, coming in 14th in a time
of 1:09.85. Those girls were Ana
Johnson, Maddie Disney, Jordyn
Jondle and Megan Zwiefel. “That
was their fastest time of the year,”
said Harker. “I knew it would be
hard to make the finals. Jordan and
Ana both had fast splits, but there
were a lot of fast teams there.”
Maddie Disney then competed in the
long jump event. After fouling on
her first two attempts, she went 15’
8.5” for 16th place overall. “She’s
disappointed, because I know she
should have made the finals,” said
Harker. The first day concluded for
the team with Claire Davis in the
400 dash. She put up a 1:00.29 on
the board for 11th place. “That was
one of her better runs,” said Harker.
“She did a nice job.”
Friday had the team at the stadium
bright and early for the first event,
which was the distance medley relay.
Ana Johnson, Meleah Johnson, Haley
Nerem and Kenzie Alberts toured
the track in 4:24.82 for 22nd place.
“I was excited, because I thought we
would do well,” said the head coach.
“Unfortunately, everyone else ran
their fastest times also. We were
seventh in the event going in. Three
of the girls had no state experience.”
In the early afternoon, it was Alberts,
Disney, Kenna Kruger and Davis
on stage for the 4x4 relay prelims.
They came in eighth with a 4:07.97,
making the finals and guaranteeing
them a medal on Saturday. “The
girls just shock me sometimes,”
said Harker. “I knew we would
have to run well to make the finals.
Alberts put up a :59 split, Disney a
:62, Kenna a :63 and Claire a :62.
Together they dropped four seconds
off there previous fastest. It’s been a
few years since we had a 4x4 entry
in the finals. That was exciting.”
Saturday again found the red
and black needing to be on deck
early, as their sprint medley relay
was the opening event of the final
day of competition. The foursome
of Kenzie Goodell, Disney, Alberts
and Davis came home in 1:52.66 for
sixth place and a medal. “They were
in the fast heat, and it paid off,” said
the head coach. “They were three
seconds faster than their previous
best time. Claire had a :57.8, which
is the fastest 400 she’s ever ran.
That’s how we got sixth. Everyone
else ran their fastest, and we had
good handoffs.”
Alberts then had almost no time to
prepare for the very next scheduled
event, which would be her 800 run.
She posted a 2:26.13 for 19th place
overall. “It was not a good start for
her,” said Harker. “She then used up
energy weaving through traffic to
come back. She still had a fantastic
time.” The 4x4 finished the long
day with their finals run in the late
afternoon, putting up a 4:11.07 to
finish at eighth place. “That was
about where we’re used to running,”
said Harker.
The team finished the state meet
in a tie for 41st place in Class 2A. “It
was a good year,” concluded Harker.
“The girls were happy to get two
medals, and we set school records
in the long jump and distance med
during the year.”
Claire Davis and Kenzie Alberts
Photos by
Mid-America Publishing Staff
Maddie Disney
Jordyn Jondle
Ana Johnson
Cowboys give good
effort at state track meet
By Les Houser
The
boys track & field team took three
events to the Class 2A state meet
last weekend, and even though they
failed to place in the medals head
coach Craig Warnke could not find
fault with the effort.
“We didn’t run poorly, but I knew
that to get any medals we needed
to move up (from where we went
in at),” stated Warnke. “The kids
competed and represented us well.”
Senior Zach Pogge ran his two
individual events on Thursday,
taking 14th place in both the 100
Zach Pogge
and 200 dash prelim events. His time
in the 100 was 11.81, and in the 200
23.20, and not quite enough to make
the finals. “He moved up from 22nd
going in (in the 100),” said Warnke.
“He had some trouble manipulating
the blocks, they weren’t what he is
used to. It was still a good run for
him. He had to contend with an
exceptional field of runners in the
200. State records were broken in
both races. These were high-end
runners, but he showed he was
competitive at that level.”
The 4x4 relay came on Friday
afternoon, with the foursome of
Nick Haechler, Bryce Hamilton,
Derek Conlon and Pogge posting a
3:29.66 clocking for 14th place in the
prelims to end their season. “They
had some quicker splits, and some
not so much,” said Warnke. “We
likely would have needed all of them
to have personal bests to medal. The
cutoff time was extremely low in
that event. Albia was the fastest 4x4
in the state, and Monticello came in
with the second-best time statewide
but didn’t make it out of their heat.
That shows the level of competition.
Our goals were to medal, and we
were not far from that. The 2A field
at state was impressive this year,
with some of the best times in the
entire state coming out of that class.”
Palmer fourth, Ring
sixth in racing action
Several Wright County drivers
names showed up in racing results
during the past week. On Thursday
at the Kossuth County Speedway in
Algona, Chad Palmer of Renwick
drove his #14 stocker to fourth in the
feature. He was followed by Craig
Berhow of Belmond in 11th and
Heath Tulp of Belmond in 12th.
On Saturday night at the Hamilton
County Speedway in Webster City,
Matt Ring of Dows motored to third
place in the stock car main. He was
followed by Jared Dirks of Rowan in
his #51 in ninth and John Campbell
in 14th.
Megan Zwiefel
Wright County Shooters
hold their monthly event
On Sunday, May 22, the Wright
County Shooting Association held
their monthly competitive shoot at
the gun range east of Clarion.
The limited class went to Mike
Townsend with 181 points in a time
of 37.57. He had no penalties for a
total score of 4.817. Second went to
Lynn Barz with 177 points in 42.11.
He had no penalties for a score of
4.203. Third place went to Cody
LaRue with 182 points in 43.75.
He had 20 in penalties for a score
of 3.702. Also competing were
Jennilee Rosburg (2.296) and Brian
Bangs (1.254).
In the open class, the winner was
also Townsend with 179 points in
36.82. He had 30 in penalties for a
score of 4.046. Second place went
to Barz with 170 points in 54.86.
He had 20 in penalties for a score
of 2.734. Bangs claimed third place,
getting 167 points in 66.04. He had
no penalties for a score of 2.528.
Also competing were Rosburg
(2.423) and LaRue (1.213).
The optic class went to Townsend
with 176 points in 34.60. He had
no penalties for a score of 5.086.
Second went to Barz with 184 points
in 46.41. He had 10 in penalties for
a score of 3.749. Third place went to
Rosburg with 179 points in 75.45.
She had 30 in penalties for a score of
1.974. Also competing was LaRue
(1.783). There were no revolvers in
competition.
The next competition will take
place on June 26, and new shooters
are always welcome. Contact either
Dave Townsend or Lynn Barz for
more information.
Clarion-goldfield-dows
sports notes
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May 31
May 31
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June 1
June 1
June 2
June 2
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7:30 p.m.
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11:00 a.m.
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JV Softball vs. Webster City
V Softball vs. Webster City
9th Baseball vs. Garner-Hayfield/Ventura
JV/V Baseball @ West Hancock
JV/V Softball @ West Hancock
JV/V Softball vs. Humboldt
JV/V Baseball vs. Humboldt
9th SB/BB vs. Eagle Grove
JV/V Baseball vs. West Fork
The Clarion Wire
By Karen Weld
** Memorial Day weekend; start
watching for changes in open/closing
times in local businesses. Happy
celebrating and remembering......
** Clarion’s ‘grounded’ will be not
be open for Friday evening’s meal on
May 27, closed for the weekend, and
reopening for business on Tuesday
morning, May 31.
** Clarion Farmers Market began
its 2016 season last Saturday. Look
for vendors each Saturday from 9
- 11 a.m.; on the courthouse lawn
along Main Street. with baked
goods, calla lily & gladiola bulbs,
popcorn, cabbage plants, rhubarb
and more for sale. New vendors are
always welcome whether it’s for the
season or a few times. If you are a
gardener, baker, crafter, or have an
in-home business, contact Milissa
Zeiger, - 1-515-851-0567 for more
information or to become a vendor.
** Heartland Museum’s opening
party “Struttin’ Our Stuff,” is Friday,
May 27 (sorry for the error in last
week’s WIRE; it IS this week) from
5 - 7 p.m. Invitation only party
for all the wonderful donors to the
Museum in southwest Clarion. For
more information about Heartland
and/or the fund drive for 2016,
contact Peggy O’Neill at 1-515-5323639.
** Heartland Museum hours:
Memorial Day weekend - Saturday
- Monday, May 28 - 30 from noon
until 3 p.m. Beginning on Tuesday,
May 31 - open hours are from
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. from Monday Saturday each week. “Bringing the
Past Into the Future” is this year’s
theme with new their Depression
Days exhibit. Enjoy Clarion’s
‘museum’. When you have guests,
put Heartland Museum on your ‘to
do’ list. For more information, call
1-515-602-6000.
**
‘Goldfield
River
Park
Dedication’ is set for Saturday, May
28 - 3 p.m. (Goldfield’s River Park
in northwest Goldfield). Everyone is
invited to experience the upgrades of
the river rapids, new open-air shelter
among other amenities. There will
be kids’ races with games and prizes,
fun with puppets, and grilled burgers
plus trimmings. Bring a lawn chair
and join in the fun.
** Celebrate Memorial Day in
Clarion on Monday, May 30 with
a Memorial Day American Legion
Pancake Breakfast, Clarion Goldfield-Dows High School from
7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Memorial Day
Services follow at the gym beginning
at 10 a.m.
** Other Memorial Day events
(taken from Wright County events &
attractions guide): Monday, May 30
- Memorial Day Celebration/Rowan
High School Alumni Reunion –
breakfast by Rowan Lions from
7 – 9 a.m.; Memorial Day services
at Graceland Cemetery – 10 a.m.;
lunch begins at 11 a.m. with a
reunion at Community Center in
Rowan. Rowan Historical Museum
– grand opening on Main Street – 2
p.m.. Contact Bonnie Leist – bonji@
wmtel.net.net or Butch Aldrich –
leealdrich@frontiernet.net .
** All on Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Services at Goldfield
Cemetery at 10 a.m., conducted by
the Goldfield American Legion. At
Eagle Grove Rose Hill Cemetery.
At Fairview Cemetery in Dows 10:30 a.m. Join one of these county
services; and remember.
** Wright County Fair board is
seeking applicants for the 2016
Fair Queen Pageant. In addition to
prizes and a trip to the Iowa State
Fair Queen competition, the Queen
will receive a $500 scholarship
from Humboldt Mutual Insurance
Association. Contest is open to
Wright County females who are at
least 16 years of age but not more
than 21 years of age on August
11; not necessary for applicants
to be 4-H or FFA members. For
application information, contact
Kim Heller at 1-515-851- 2019 or
ksaiowa@gmail.com Applications
are due June 1st.
** Eagle Grove Chamber Annual
Golf Outing will be held Friday,
June 10 - Eagle Grove Golf Course.
9:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. shot
gun start. To register visit www.
eaglegrove.com email or contact the
Chamber - chamber@eaglegrove.
com or call 1-515-448-4821.
** Clarion’s Festival in the Park
begins with ‘Family Fun Night’ on
Friday, June 10 from 4-8 p.m in
downtown Clarion. Main Street will
be closed as well as 1st Avenue in
front of the theater. Look for a “Taste
of the County” food/drink offerings;
Dows Lions Blood Drive
scheduled for June 8
The Dows Lions Club and
LifeServe Blood Center are asking
donors to step up and donate blood
this summer to prevent a shortage in
the community blood supply.
Summer brings school break,
weddings, vacations and outdoor
fun, but as schedules fill up, blood
donation appointments are often
forgotten or pushed to the back
burner. LifeServe Blood Center is
imploring eligible donors to make
an appointment and give blood this
summer.
Eligible donors should weigh at
least 120 pounds, be in good health
and be 16 years or older. Donors
under the age of 18 must bring a
signed parental/guardian consent
form.
Dows Community Blood Drive,
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 2:00
PM - 6:30 PM at Dows Community
Convention Center, 119 East
Ellsworth Street.
If you don’t get a call, schedule
a blood donation appointment online
at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call
800.287.4903.
Dows Area News
games and inflatables for kids.
Merchants will be displaying local
artist’s works. Flea Market on the
Courthouse lawn. The very popular
band, “Salty Views” will be playing
all evening. New this year is “belt
sander racing”. Fun for all ages.
** It’s a ‘Grillin’ Pool Party’ at the
Clarion Aquatic Center. Open for
everyone but with a focus on CGD
students & families. on Thursday,
June 2 for supper from 5:30 - 6:30
p.m and swimming from 6:30 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person;
maximum $20 per family. A TAP
sponsored hamburger meal for the
first 150 people will be served at the
park with a free will donation. (This
is a fundraiser for the elementary
LEADER in ME program; pool
passes are not valid.)
** Looking for Classic Cars to
Display. Part of the tradition of
Festival in the Park is a ‘Car Show’.
Committee is looking for individuals
to display their antique or classic cars
on Friday evening, June 10 on First
Avenue in front of the theater and
on the post office block. Interested?
call the Chamber at 1-515.532.2256
for more complete details.
** Wright County Conservation
& Raejean Chapman are offering
two ‘3-day Day camps called Dirt
Diggers. ‘Dirt Diggers 1.0’ is for
kids going into K - 2nd grade and
will take place June 14 - 16. ‘Dirt
Diggers 2.0’ is for kids going into
3rd - 5th grade and will take place
June 21 - 23. Hands-on activities/
nature hikes; $10 registration; class
size is limited. Hours: 10 a.m. - 2
p.m.; based at Lake Cornelia’s
enclosed shelter. Participants need to
provide their own sack lunch/water.
More information or to register,
visit
https://www.facebook.com/
DirtDiggersAdventures or contact
Chapman
at
1-515-689-8134.
Deadline for both camps is June 10.
** This promises to be a fun one.
Midwest Alumni Football with
Eagle Grove Alumni vs. ClarionGoldfield-Dows Alumni on Friday,
June 17 at 8 p.m. with at the kickoff
at Eagle Grove High School. Presale
tickets for $10 can be purchased at
the Eagle Grove Chamber.
** AT THE MOVIES: Showing
at the Clarion Theatre, “Captain
America: Civil War”, in 2D/3D rated
PG-13, on Friday, May 27 - Sunday,
May 29 & on Wednesday, June 1 at
7 p.m. plus Sunday matinee, May 29
@ 2:30 p.m. For current shows, more
information, or to view previews, go
to www.clariontheater.com ; phone
1-515-602-6606.
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Yard and Garden: Properly Planting and Harvesting Rhubarb
By Richard Jauron, Greg Wallace
Rhubarb is a widely-grown plant
that can make an excellent addition
to a number of dishes and meals.
Late spring to early summer is
prime time for rhubarb harvest and
consumption.
When growing rhubarb at home,
take care to ensure prime production.
Iowa State University Extension
and Outreach horticulturists can
help handle these issues. To have
additional questions answered,
contact the ISU Hortline at 515-2943108 or hortline@iastate.edu.
My rhubarb is blooming. What
should I do?
Flower development is natural
for rhubarb and most other plants.
Drought, extreme heat and infertile
soils may encourage flowering. Age
is another factor. Older plants tend to
flower more than younger ones.
Regardless of the reason, flower
stalks should be promptly pulled
and discarded. Plants will be less
productive if allowed to flower and
set seeds.
Flower formation can be
discouraged with good cultural
practices. Water rhubarb plants
every seven to 10 days during dry
weather. Sprinkle ½ cup of an allpurpose garden fertilizer, such as
10-10-10, around each plant in early
spring. Control weeds by shallow
hoeing, hand pulling or mulching.
When can I start harvesting
newly planted rhubarb?
After planting rhubarb, it’s best
to wait two years (growing seasons)
before harvesting any stalks. The
two-year establishment period
allows the plants to become strong
and productive.
Rhubarb can be harvested over a
four-week period in the third year.
In the fourth and succeeding years,
stalks can be harvested for eight to
10 weeks.
What is the proper way to harvest
rhubarb?
Harvest rhubarb by grabbing the
base of the stalks and pulling up and
slightly to one side. Rhubarb also
can be harvested by cutting the stalks
at the soil surface with a sharp knife.
Do not remove more than one-half of
the fully developed stalks from any
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trim off and discard the leaves. Fresh
rhubarb stalks can be stored in a
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to four weeks.
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rhubarb?
Well-established rhubarb plants
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weeks. In Iowa, the last harvest is
typically mid-June. If harvested
over a longer period, the rhubarb
plants will be weakened and less
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This Ole House on Davis Highway
Dows
Community Calendar
Wednesday, May 25
•Softball at Algona, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 26
•Baseball at Jewell, 5:15 p.m.
Friday, May 27
•Last day of school.
•Softball at Clarion, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 30
•Memorial Day Services at Fairview Cemetery at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 31
•9th grade baseball at Clarion, 5
p.m.
•Baseball at Britt, 5:30 p.m.
•Softball at Britt, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jun. 1
•Softball and baseball at Clarion,
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Thursday, Jun. 2
•9th grade softball and baseball
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•JV/Var baseball at Clarion, 5:30
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By Sandra Borel Oetken
When we moved to the south in
1970 we faced so many challenges. The house we rented was on a
two-lane dirt road in the middle of
a pecan grove on the north side of
Pensacola. Our chain linked fenced,
three-acre yard was part of the pecan
grove with the majority of the grove
across the road. One year the kids
picked up and sold so many pecans
for fifty cents a pound they earned
enough money for all of us to go
to Disney World. But, it wasn’t
long until the bulldozers, chain
saws, dump trucks and road graders
showed up and began construction
on a four-lane highway. The pecan
grove was cleared to make way for
a new mall. Today the house and
property has at least four businesses
on it. We loved our fire engine red
bathroom, gold carpeted, roomy, old,
red brick house and the stories those
walls could tell. When they tore the
house down the last thing standing
was our fire engine red bathroom
wall. It was sad to see it go. However, we didn’t leave our
Iowa roots behind. Most parents
give their kids cats, dogs or birds
for pets, which they did have, but
we wanted them have the experience
of buying live stock at a sale barn
and caring for the animals. It was
an eventful day when the Black
Angus, bull calf came home with
us. They named him Bullwinkle and
he became their biggest and best pet
of all. He ran back and forth with
them when they played football and
would butt the ball with his head. He surprised us when he became
our watchdog bull. Kathi was taking
piano lessons at that time and her
teacher came to give her a lesson. Bullwinkle kept closing her car door
and wouldn’t let her get out of the
car. She honked until we came out to
get her. They never had to be told to
feed Bullwinkle. He reminded them
when he stood at the back door and
bawled until someone gave him his
bottle of milk. That was Bullwinkle. Then there
was our cat, Gray. He just showed up
one day and never left. He jumped
up on the kitchen windowsill when
he wanted inside the house. If Kathi
was sitting on the floor playing her
toy organ and Gray heard it from
outside he would want in. He ran
into the living room, got right next
to the organ, laid on his back and
wiggled and swiggled. He just loved
organ music. However, Gray developed one
very bad habit. I guess he loved us
so much he went around and claimed
everyone and everything as his very
own and he wanted and everything
and everybody to know it. The last
straw happened the day my husband
was on the ground working under
the car when Gray came along and
claimed his leg. Gray had to go. The kids and I put a very unwilling,
By Marillyn Korth
yeowling cat in the car and we
Well, I’d say we had a very good
Look out to the east. If your
headed for the pound about three
imagination is good you will see in time. Now to rest up at home a little.
miles across town in busy traffic. the blue waters of Orlando, FL, a A grand Mother’s Day. They held him on the floor so he
Came home to sad news
big ship just waiting for an old lady
couldn’t see where we were going. to jump aboard. Well, the old lady about Jack Christiansen, Ron
As soon as we opened the car door
jumped on board and had a lovely Prescott, Jim Snyder and Marvelle
he wiggled loose and ran away never
time with her two girls and Tosha’s Hanason. Every one of them was
to be seen again-until one Sunday
mother. I really never thought a fine individual whom I will miss
morning we were eating breakfast
much about a cruise, but when it was hearing about. I wish the families
and Kathi said, “I hear Gray”. We
offered, I went. My only advice, much comfort and Peace from our
all said, “No it can’t be. He jumped
HEAVENLY FATHER.
Don’t wait until you are eighty.
up on the windowsill and we all in
Was back at church today. We
I really had a wonderful time,
unison, we exclaimed, “Gray”. He
but am not going to write about it all had a young man from Iowa Falls
stayed until the real estate company
because I don’t want to bore you to and I can’t remember his name. sold that ole house. Bullwinkle
His last name was Ireland. He
death. returned to sale barn and we took
We had the two daughters to do sang and told about his journey. It
Gray with us but he ran away again. things with us and for us, so we was excellent. Hope he will come
Mickey, our youngest son, had
managed to see a lot. I didn’t get back again. We went to church on
several homing pigeons. Every
off the boat cause my knees were Mother’s Day at a town near Tampa
chance we had we took them to
hurting, but I was really happy FL. The girls’ old minister was there
Pensacola beach. There is not a
so we popped over there for service
staying on the ship.
more beautiful site in the whole
The ship was beautiful and and out for dinner. It was a long day,
so very clean. There were walnut but very nice. Now next weekend is Memorial
banisters and shiny metal pipes and
they mopped the floors all the time. Day; I have to get my stuff ready for
The food was delightful and put on the cemetery. Boy, when you go
the plate so it looked like a magazine. away, you have things to catch up
Everyone was very helpful and good when you get home. Hope you all have your beans
Katelyn Osterman of Dows, has
to us. It was just like a dream. The girls arranged for us to stay in. We are supposed to get some been honored by the Iowa State
a few days before the trip and a few weather this next week. A young University Educator Preparation
days after so we could rest. How lady is getting married in Lee Center Program for achieving the rank of a
thoughtful of them to think of us that and it is outside. Will pray for a good professional educator.
Osterman, was one of 191 Iowa
way. Delvern used to say,” I think day for her Saturday. Will hope for a
everyone had a good time don’t good holiday for all of us I’m glad State University graduates who were
to be home. Till next time. MK
bestowed with academic cords of
you?” Friday, Jun. 3
•9th grade softball at Clarion, 11
a.m.
•Softball and baseball at Clear
Lake, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Jun. 6
•Softball and baseball at
Clarion, 5:30 p.m.
•Dows City Council to meet at
City Hall, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jun. 7
•9th grade softball at Harcourt,
1:30 p.m.
•Softball and baseball at Belmond, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jun. 8
•9th grade baseball at Clarion,
11 a.m.
•Dows Lions Club Blood Drive
at DCCC from 2-6:30 p.m. Walkins welcome.
•Softball and baseball at Hampton, 6 p.m.
From the Korner
Memorial Day Service
9:00 a.m. Popejoy Cemetery • Popejoy, IA.
10:30 a.m. Fairview Cemetery • Dows, IA.
Invocation: Pastor Klapp
Veterans Speech: Stewart Iverson
The Legion is asking for volunteers on Saturday, May 28 at 9 a.m. to help
put up the Avenue of the Flags at the Fairview Cemetery. It will take about an
hour. And then volunteers will be needed on Monday at 4 p.m. to take them
back down, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to help.
world than to watch the pigeons fly
in circles over the emerald green
water, white sand and blue sky to
get their direction to fly home. He
also had two white tumblers. They
dived, twirled, and acted like they
had a broken wing. It was their
defense against hawks when they
tried to nab them in the sky. They
always made it home before we did
and he never lost a pigeon.
Our dog, Chisam was a mixed
breed from the animal shelter. He
wasn’t the brightest pet we ever had
and no one could teach him anything
so he was an outside dog. Until he
got the mange. We heard that if you
used motor oil on it that it would go
away. We don’t know about that but
we do know it must have itched or
burned because he ran about and
when he saw an opportunity to run
in the house he took it. Kathi’s
bedroom was in the first one in
the backdoor. Of course he ran in,
jumped on the bed and wiggled and
wiggled until the boys were able to
pick him up and carry back outside. Not only were they an oily mess but
it soaked through Kathi’s bed clear
down to mattress. Now we call those days, the good
old days. Our children were home
and we were busy with jobs, school,
homework, little league, music
lessons, homework, parties and
friends. We didn’t realize what good
memories we were making.
Today we are pet free and in our
quiet times we think it might be nice
to have a cat or a dog until one of
us mentions our past experiences. I
think we will remain pet free.
There are so many more stories
to tell about “This Ole House” like
the night we were hit by lightening,
the Halloween party and the revival
but I’ll have to save them for another
time.
Katelyn Osterman Corded
as Professional Educator
light blue, the traditional color worn
by those in the field of education
receiving bachelor’s degrees, in a
ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2016 in
Stephen’s Auditorium in Ames.
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Reading day at the Meadows
“Last week we had a great activity at the Meadows Senior Living,” said Carla Kem, Meadows Leader. “Two preschool classes
from C-G-D School came for a visit. The children were greeted with a table of books. Each child selected a book and found a friend
to have them read to him/her. The group was then served popcorn and punch and listened to “The Popcorn Shop.” The activity
ended with everyone sharing about a fun they planned to do this summer!”
United Methodist Church
summer lunch
Preschool through fifth grade
children are invited for a free lunch
in Gazebo Park this summer.
Lunch dates are June 29, July 6,
July 13, July 20, July 27, and August
3. Lunch will be available from 12
p.m. to 1 p.m. with an interactive
Bible story each week. Registration
will be done the first day at 12 p.m.
Bring your friends!
If you have questions, email
jodi@clarionumc.com, go to www.
clarionumc.com, or call 515-5322845. Office hours are MondayThursday 8 a.m. to noon.
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◆ 515-602-6000 ◆
heartlandmuseum.org
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Open 10am- 3pm, Monday - Saturday
Help Celebrate!
Join the Fun!
Parade Entry Form
Saturday, June 11, 10:00 a.m.
Special Hours Memorial Day Weekend:
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Contact Name: ______________________________________________________
Phone number: _____________________________________________________
Email address: ______________________________________________________
Organization/Business/Family: _________________________________________
Entry type (trailer, auto, truck hayrack, other) ____________________________
Will you have “walkers”, if so how many:_________________________________
AGRICULTURE REQUIRES HARD
WORK AND A LENDER WHO
WORKS HARD FOR YOU.
Your success is our success. If we can save you
money when rates change, you’ll hear from us.
If we can save you money on crop insurance,
we’ll tell you. If we can make working with us
more convenient, we will. Discover the benefits
of a lender that works for you.
WEBSTER CITY OFFICE: 515-832-3435
Matt Hurd
Andy Hurd
Grain & Beef Producers
View their stories at:
fcsamerica.com/matthurd
fcsamerica.com/andyhurd
There will be three categories from which prize winners will be selected, please
circle which category best describes you.
Family/Individual
Business
Organization(nonprofit/church/etc)
Please note the following rules/regulations for parade participants
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Candy needs to be handed out rather than thrown/tossed
All participants driving tractors/golf carts/4-wheelers etc. need to be at least
16 years old.
Please keep in mind to be courteous to the other parade participants and leave
some space between your entry and the person in front of you.
There is a $10 charge to be in the Parade this year (Sponsors & Students are exempt)
this will help the Chamber to have more celebrations and events like this.
Please Mail Your Entry Form by June 1, 2016 to: Kelli Holmes, Wright County ISU
Extension office at 210 1st Street SW, Clarion, Iowa 50525 or drop by the Depot
Chamber office, weekdays 9-1. Please contact Kelli, kholmes@iastate.edu or call her
at 515-293-0362 for more information.
Thank You!

CGD class of 2016 graduation

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