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The Wright County Monitor
The Wright County Monitor Ladies Night Out Thursday, November 5 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. 146th year Number 45 Thursday, November 5, 2015 Official newspaper of Wright County Three C-G-D students charged in hazing incident Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Early in October, Clarion police began investigating a report of hazing involving football players at Clarion-GoldfieldDows High School. Seth Pille, 18, Michael Schaffer, 17, and Tristan Mewes, 16, are now facing charges of hazing, simple assault, and third degree sexual abuse in connection with hazing attacks on six victims. All three will be charged as adults. The incidents came to light when one victim spoke to authorities at the school. Chief of Police Steve Terhark said that the school turned the investigation over to the police and that nine students had come forward with information. Superintendent Dr. Bob Olson, citing student privacy laws, did not answer questions about the incident, but the school board released a statement that said three students had been expelled for the remainder of the school year within 48 hours of the conclusion of the police investigation. Olson confirmed that the board made those decisions after closed sessions during a special meeting Friday, October 23. Reportedly, the three students would grab and restrain younger football players before or after practice and use their hands to assault the victims. Olson also released a statement that said the Clarion Ministerial Association, law enforcement, Area Education Association, and Iowa Specialty Clinic had all offered counseling services to students impacted by the events. “The district is notifying students of these resources and facilitating access to these services upon student request,” the statement said. “Obviously there was an incident out there,” Police Chief Terhark said. “I believe the school has made corrections. Hopefully we can never have this situation again.” $1.00 per copy www.clarionnewsonline.com Celebration of Gladys Woodley at the Heartland Museum Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Few people make an impact on others’ lives the way teachers do. Fewer still live to be 104 years old. To honor her impact during those 104 years of her life, on October 28, the Heartland Museum honored Gladys Woodley, believed to be the oldest country schoolteacher in Wright County. Gladys greeted many of her visitors by name as they came in. More than 60 people—friends, students, and neighbors of Gladys— came for the event. Special guests included fourth graders in Mrs. March’s class at C-G-D Elementary, who sang two songs they would also be singing for the school’s Veterans Day program and one called “Forever Learning,” which was especially touching for the teachers in the room. Mary Tesdahl of the Heartland Museum introduced some speakers who represented major parts of Gladys’s life. First Bob Kruger, president of the Rowan Lions Club, presented Gladys with a certificate thanking her for her faithful service. Lee “Butch” Aldrich, also from the Rowan Lions Club, told the audience that Gladys didn’t join Lions until she was 81 years old, but even so, she was an active member. Even if she wasn’t able to help with projects like painting, she went above and beyond by bringing tea, lemonade, and bars for everyone. Warren Curry, pastor of the Clarion Church of Christ which Warren Curry, Gladys’s pastor, shared some warm words about her life and involvement in their church. Gladys attends, told the guests that he had first met Gladys when she was pumping gas at 96 years old, still driving. “I was just blown away,” he said. He went on to describe how Gladys remembered the words to all the old hymns, even though her fading eyesight made it harder for her to read them. “It was exciting to get to know her over the last several years,” Curry said, adding, “She’s an active member of our church family.” Naomi Maxheimer and Phyllis Brinkman, relatives of Gladys (and Brinkman a former country schoolteacher as well) shared some memories of their families singing and playing piano together. To celebrate Gladys’s love of music, the guests sang two old songs: “School Days” and “I’m Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover.” After the speakers, guests enjoyed lunch and visited with Gladys. Gladys taught in country schools for 6 years starting in 1930 and then farmed with her husband, Lawrence Woodley. For years, she worked on the farm and was an active member of the community. Her life is an example of hard work and friendship that has inspired those who know her. Gladys got emotional as she thanked everyone who had come. “It’s just a joy to be able to have something like this,” she said. Hamilton garage building permit passed Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Halloween on Main Street Despite the drizzly weather, lots of ninjas, skeletons, and princesses went trick-or-treating along the businesses on Main Street on Saturday morning. Parents, some in costume as well, supervised their kids as they filled their bags with candy. The Clarion city council made a final decision on Jeff Hamilton’s permit to build a two-story steel garage on his property. Discussions on the permit had arisen at several earlier meetings, with both Hamilton and his neighbors voicing their opinions. At the meeting Monday, Leona Studer and Herman Heemstra, who share a property line with Hamilton, spoke against awarding the permit along with another neighbor, Nancy Duitscher. Large size and general appearance were their concerns, and was also a large part of the reason the council had not yet passed the permit. “Jeff, you’ve got us in a hard spot,” said Mayor Mike Nail. “I know we keep putting you off, but we’ve got to make everybody happy here.” In addition to uncertainty about the suitability of the building, discussions had been slowed with other concerns about Hamilton’s property, in particular with vehicles that Heemstra believed were being stored on his land. Jon DeVries, director of public works, had visited Hamilton’s property and found one county surveyor’s spike marking the northeast corner from when work had been done on the storm sewer. To accurately mark the property line, a full survey will have to be conducted. However, the council realized that the property line issue, though important, did not directly impact the building permit and would have to be settled between the people concerned. Discussion turned to other problems—Hamilton’s past failure to conform to ordinance regarding visible junk and his current storage of multiple vehicles and building materials on his property. Hamilton said difficult life circumstances had prevented him from completing projects in the past. He emphasized that he couldn’t improve current appearances without being allowed to build the garage. “The vehicles are going to be inside, and the building materials will be gone. It’s really that simple,” Hamilton said. “I totally understand where the city council is coming from, I totally understand where my neighbors are coming from, but I wish my neighbors would give me a chance and see where I’m coming from.” The council voiced concerns that Hamilton might not complete the project. “I don’t want to be sitting here 365 days from today having the same conversation with the same people,” City Administrator Dustin Rief said. Hamilton said that his current home had been empty for six years before he bought it and installed new electrical and plumbing systems, bringing it up to code. “You want to go by track record, I’d like to think that means a lot,” Hamilton said. Council members wanted to make sure Hamilton was committed to cleaning up the property along with completing the building. “Can you assure us… that you will take pride in your property? Can you assure us that you will improve the appearance of it?” Councilperson Duane Asbe asked. “Yes. Give me that chance and I will prove it,” Hamilton said. Duitscher still doubted that the garage could be finished within the required year, basing her opinion on Hamilton’s past behavior. “I just don’t know how you’re going to get it done. It’s not going to get done. We’re just going to have to live with it,” she said. Despite these comments from neighbors, the council wouldn’t delay the vote longer. “There’s no legal issues on it, we have to move forward,” Councilperson Dave Maxheimer said, adding, “We’ve had enough time to prove that it’s not worth moving forward with, and we haven’t been able to do that.” Councilperson Lindsey German agreed. “We don’t have any bounds or rights to disapprove. I’m not comfortable doing it, but it’s within bounds of the ordinance.” After the discussion, the council passed the consent agenda, with continued on page 2 Page 2 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, November 5, 2015 www.clarionnewsonline.com HOPES to give back to families with Giving Trees this Christmas Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Great partnership with Clarion Police Department Chief of Police Steve TerHark and two of his officers spent time at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary on Friday talking to all the students about being safe during Halloween. As Officer TerHark talked to the students about safety tips, Officer Hennigar and Officer Knutson had gifts to share with each of the students. Students were encouraged to stay with their parents or an adult, watch for cars, and know the police officers would be out and about if they needed help. The students and staff at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary wish to thank the Clarion Police department for the Halloween bags and Junior Police Officer badges each student received. City Council continued from page 1 a separate vote being held for Hamilton’s building permit. All council members voted yes. “Thank you to the council, and like I said, I’ll get it done. And it will look good,” Hamilton said. Heemstra and Studer both expressed displeasure at the permit’s passing. “I’m very disappointed,” Studer said. In other business, the council approved the final two pay estimates for the White Fox Landing project, totaling $28,264.37 and $83,554.71, including a change order which reduced costs by $5,732.12. Dustin Rief also told the council about two problems that had arisen elsewhere: a significant log blockage on the Iowa River adjoining city farm land, and water filter breakdowns at city hall. “We’re looking at engaging an engineering firm to see what’s the best option,” Rief said of the filter problem. The city hall’s filtration system was installed in 1934. “We’ll evaluate f it’s time for a technology upgrade,” he said. Calendar of Events Friday, November 6 7 a.m. Wright On Toastmasters meet in the Iowa specialty Hospital – Clarion boardroom. 7 p.m. C-G-D High School play Cinderella High School Gym Saturday, November 7 7 p.m. C-G-D High School play Cinderella High School Gym Monday November 9 11:00 am-12:00 pm Wright County Adult Health Clinic Dows Senior Center. Blood pressure & Foot Clinic Tuesday,November 10 11:30 am-12:00 pm Wright County Adult Health Clinic Eagle Grove Senior Center Blood Pressure & Health Education Wednesday, November 11 7:00 PM – 9:00 pm Free English and/or Computer Classes by Clarion CrossCulture Corporation 8:30 am-10:00 am Wright County Adult Health Clinic The Meadows (2nd Floor Beauty Shop). Blood pressure & Foot Clinic Thursday, November 5 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm LADIES NIGHT OUT * To have your event added to the calendar call 515-532-2871 or email cmonitor@mchsi.com As the holidays approach, our streets and businesses will be decorated with garland, lights, and Christmas trees. Though this sight is cheery, some of those decorations will help bring out the Christmas spirit even more by encouraging people to give. Starting next week, Wright County’s HOPES program will once again be putting up Giving Trees for donors to give gifts to children in need. “It’s an opportunity for those who know and support the HOPES program to reach out,” said Alexis Morgan, HOPES director. HOPES (Healthy Opportunities for Parents to Experience Success) is a program where families with children 3 years and younger can get support and information to help with parenting. It also offers some medical screenings for children and can put parents in contact with treatment options for some conditions. Morgan said the Giving Trees are a way to appreciate and help those enrolled in HOPES and a similar county program, Early Headstart. “It’s our way of giving back to these families who are committed to helping their kids and improving their lives,” Morgan said. Around 75 children in Wright County receive gifts through the Giving Trees each Christmas. Donors can choose ornaments from the trees with the age and gender of a child to buy a gift for. This year, HOPES staff are asking that donators purchase pajamas or a book for a child. In past years, people have given toys, which are still welcome, but will specifically be given to families with high needs whereas all children in the program will receive the books and pajamas. “Even through something as seemingly simple as pajamas, it does make a big impact,” Morgan said. Morgan said that though other programs in the Clarion area give gifts to children, the Giving Trees are specifically to help and encourage Wright County families in need. “A lot of our families are trying to cope with multiple stressors, one of those being limited finances,” Morgan said. If donators are interested in giving more than just one gift, they can contact HOPES to “adopt” a family and provide gifts or more help. Morgan said the Giving Trees will be up at the Courthouse and Wright County Public Health by November 9. Those donating the pajamas or gifts should bring those into the public health office by December 9. Monetary donations can also make a big difference. “It seems like around Christmastime, people are looking for a way to give back,” Morgan said. “When the community gets on board, we can do some pretty cool stuff.” Drainage repairs may be on horizon First State Bank collecting for annual food drive Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Throughout November, Clarion’s First State Bank and Town and Country Insurance will be running a food drive to help provide for local families who may be struggling around the holidays. “It all does stay in Wright County,” said Staci Schnittjer at Town and Country Insurance. The items collected are donated to Upper Des Moines Area Opportunity in Eagle Grove. Mary Ohrtman, local program director, said that by fall their food pantry supplies run low because of increased need in the summer months when kids are eating more often at home. “It’s really hard this time of year,” Ohrtman said. Ohrtman said the UDMO could always use nonperishable foods like cereals, boxed meals like Hamburger helper, baking mixes, vegetable oil, chips and crackers, noodles, and canned and jarred sauces, meats, and vegetables. In addition, they take hygiene and household products like laundry detergent, soap, and paper towels. “Those are items that we constantly need,” Ohrtman said. She added that currently they’re low on toilet paper and Kleenex. Aside from those necessities, Ohrtman said they rarely have items like canned cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes, pie filling, and stuffing to give out around the holidays. “It would be nice to have those traditional Thanksgiving food items donated,” she said. This will be the third year the two companies have run the food drive. Last year brought in twice as many goods as the year before, nearing 1,300 items. “It would be great to see it continue to grow each year,” said Sherri O’Brien also with First State Bank. O’Brien and Schnittjer said they were grateful for the support they’d received from the community over the last two years. “It really means a lot to have people helping out,” O’Brien said. The food drive helps local people and is driven by local people, too. “We are a giving community,” Schnittjer said. Items can be dropped off at the First State Bank/Town and Country Insurance location on Central Ave in Clarion. Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Before moving into a closed session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters concerning possible litigation, the board of supervisors talked over some concerns about current drainage projects. Supervisor Stan Watne spoke about potential problems in DD#33 north of Galt. Evidence indicates there might be a tile breakdown slowing water flow south of railroad tracks in the district. “We just need to do some investigating to see if we have something broken down,” Watne said. Supervisor Rick Rasmussen wasn’t satisfied that old tile in the district had been crushed or removed to standard when new tile was installed. He said it did not appear on the surface as if the tile had been dug out. “I want the GPS reading of where the old tile is or was, and see if they’ve taken it out or destroyed it,” Rasmussen said. County Auditor Betty Ellis said part of the problem was that the engineer and contractor had not met with the landowners. Rasmussen said he would contact the contractor and follow up on the issue. Board Chairman Karl Helgevold reported meeting with county social services to discuss transportation for mental health patients. A decision won’t be made until the next meeting, but Sherriff Jason Schluttenhofer commented that they hope to improve the current policy. “Hopefully it cuts down on the revolving door and [helps] those people who probably shouldn’t be in a jail cell,” he said. 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The Monitor Staff: Regular employees in order of con tinuous years of service: Sarah Tassinari, Composition; Deb Oelmann, Dows Coordinator; Les Houser, Sports Editor; Ad Sales; Frankie Aliu, Marketing Consultant; Kacey Ginn, News Editor Official Newspaper For: City of Clarion City of Dows Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School District Wright County Member of: Iowa Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association A Division of Mid-America Publishing Corporation P.O. Box 29 Hampton, Iowa 50441 Ryan Harvey, President and CEO RyanHarvey.map@gmail.com Published weekly at 107 2nd Ave. NE, Clarion, Iowa 50525. Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Wright County Monitor, P.O. Box 153, Clarion, Iowa, 50525 Postal Information: USPS ISSN 693-360 Weekly Lady preacher’s visit upstaged by election It had been almost three months since the members of Lennox Valley Methodist Church learned their pastor, Rev. Glynn Vickers, was being moved in June of 1998. And it had been four weeks since that fateful moment on May 4 when Diane Curtis, chair of the Methodist Church Pastor/Parish Committee, received the call from the Springfield district superintendent to inform her that Sarah Hyden-Smith was being appointed as the new minister in Lennox Valley. It’s funny how something can seem so important at one moment, then be almost forgotten the next. That’s kind of how it was with the news of Rev. Hyden-Smith. When word first broke out that Lennox Valley was about to get its first clergywoman, the news was so hot that Iris Long published The Hometown News a day early, something that hadn’t been done since August 16, 1977, when news broke that Elvis Presley had died. During my growing-up years, I was often reminded there is one thing that trumps just about everything else in small towns: Politics. And the good folks of Lennox Valley had just been surprised by the biggest political announcement since Helen Walker decided to run against her husband, Mayor Jay Walker, in his bid for reelection in November 1976. Just four days earlier, on June 2, during the Tuesday edition of his daily radio program, “Renderings With Raymond,” the audience was divided between shocked and delighted to hear Raymond Cooper announce his “willingness” to acquiesce to the will of his listeners and run against “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland in the upcoming November election. Suddenly, news of a new woman minister took a back seat to the sizzling political announcement. Just the same, Diane Curtis had arranged a meeting of the Pastor/ Parish Committee at 4:30 that Saturday afternoon. Originally, word of the meeting was the talk of the town as Methodists and others who weren’t even members of the committee called Diane to ask if they could attend. Some had heard stories of a female Pentecostal minister in the 1930s who came through town as part of a “Holy Ghost Revival.” The evangelist, it was told, dressed in a police uniform, sat in the saddle of a police motorcycle and blew the siren over and over. Next, old-timers like to reminisce, she drove the motorcycle, with its deafening roar, across the access ramp to the pulpit, slammed on the brakes, then raised a white-gloved hand to shout “Stop! You’re speeding to Hell!” Sixty years had passed since the “Holy Roller Traffic Cop” came through town, and the idea of an honest-to-goodness woman pastor living right here in Lennox Valley was more than many folks could imagine. So it was that Sarah HydenSmith, innocently enough, pulled into a parking space at the Methodist Church, expecting cake, punch and a lovely meeting with her new flock, probably around a Sunday School class table. Diane Curtis, who had been watching out the window of the fellowship hall, rushed out to greet Sarah to her new church. Diane seemed friendly enough to the new pastor, albeit a bit nervous. Expecting the usual six or seven members who normally make up a Pastor/Parish Committee, HydenSmith was quite surprised to walk into a room with more than 60 folks seated in four rows across the fellowship hall. Following a brief introduction by Diane Curtis, Sarah told the group she was thrilled to be appointed to Lennox Valley and asked the eerily silent congregants if they had any questions or thoughts they would like to share. Looking back, I’m not sure why anyone was surprised when Elbert Lee Jones raised his hand and asked, “What’s your stand on the Federal Reserve System?” Leaning back in his chair, near the end of the third row, Raymond Cooper grinned an almost evil grin as he sat, quite pleased with himself. Learn more about the Good Folks of Lennox Valley at lennoxvalley. com. Age of The Geek t.k.fischer@hotmail.com Travis Fischer is a writer for Mid America Publishing The Red Capes Are Coming By Travis Fischer It’s official! We are living in a Supergirl world. Jeb Bush wasn’t the only one who excitedly tuned in for the primetime premier of CBS’s entry into the super hero television market. The first episode raked in a whopping 16 million viewers, which is pretty impressive considering the pilot episode was leaked to the Internet several months ago. Personally speaking, I liked the first episode well enough. It was fun and funny, but didn’t seem to mind getting down and dirty when it came time to have the superpowered aliens start punching each other. Other than some cringe worthy dialogue, generally a result of the show making sure you haven’t forgotten that Supergirl is both a super hero and a woman, as though that’s some stunning revelation, I think the show is off to a pretty good start. But wow, there sure are a lot of comic book based shows out there. They’re even starting to bump into each other. In an appropriate twist, particularly considering the upcoming “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” movie, CBS’s “Supergirl” is running head-to-head against Fox’s “Gotham,” in the same timeslot. Nancy’s Notes Last week we had a great time at the library when we hosted a Zombie Party. Two dozen third through fifth graders showed up to make a snack of dirt cups equipped with a tombstone, paint on zombie makeup, play games, and decorated gourds to look like mummies as well as making mummies out of several of their friends. It was a good way to get in the Halloween spirit. Can you believe that we are already getting in Christmas novels. I guess this is I a good time to read them since December is always a busy month. We have now purchased “Winter Stroll” by Elin Hilderbrand. The story takes place at Christmas on Nantucket where Kelley Quinn, the owner of Winter Street Inn, is reflecting on the past year. As he writes his holiday letter to friends and family, he knows that although he has had some misfortune and worry, the Quinns have much to celebrate. Kelley, now single, is on better terms with his first wife Margaret, who is using her celebrity to lure customers to the inn in record numbers. Their son Kevin has a beautiful new baby, Genevieve, with the Inn’s French housekeeper, Isabelle; and their daughter, Ava, is finally dating a nice guy. Now the Quinns are looking forward to celebrating Genevieve’s baptism, welcoming Isabelle to the family, and enjoying the cheer of Nantucket’s traditional Christmas Stroll. But just when a peaceful family gathering seems within reach, Kelley’s estranged second wife, Mitzi, shows up on the island. Now it’s going to take a whole lot more than a Christmas miracle to get the Quinns through the holidays intact. Receiving five stars by readers is “The Art of Losing Yourself” by Katie Ganshert. Every morning, Carmen Hart pastes on her television smile and broadcasts the weather. She’s the Florida panhandle’s favorite meteorologist, married to everyone’s favorite high school football coach. They’re the perfectlooking couple, living in a nice house and attending church on Sundays. From the outside, she’s a woman who has it all together. But on the inside, Carmen Hart struggles with doubt. She wonders if she made a mistake when she married her husband. Then Carmen’s sister, a seventeen-year-old runaway, Gracie Fisher , steps in and changes everything. Gracie is caught squatting at a boarded-up motel that belongs to Carmen’s aunt, and their mother is off on another one of her benders, which means Carmen has no other option but to take Gracie in. Is it possible for God to use a broken teenager and an abandoned motel to bring a woman’s faith and marriage back to life? Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis was the Sandy Hook first-grade teacher who was credited with saving her entire class that tragic day in December of 2012. She has now written, “Moving Forward from Life’s Darkest Hour: Choosing Hope,” with the help of Robin Gaby Fisher. Since that day, despite the unimaginably painful experiences she endured, she has chosen to share her experience with others, in the hope that they too can find light in dark moments. Come in and see us: Monday through Wednesday between noon and 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. To the editor I am a volunteer at Heartland Museum in Clarion. On Friday Oct. 30th we hosted the C/G 6th graders for a full day of activities and studies at the museum. The kids were delightful and full of life and curiosity and good cheer. It was great to see them so interested in the curriculum set up by both the teachers and volunteers. It’s nice to see our future “community” so active and positive about life. With all the bad news on the news, this was a real boost to all the volunteers who participated. Take heart folks-there are some great future leaders out there! Again, what a joy to be a volunteer at Heartland Museum in Clarion. Contact the museum if you’d like to be part of Iowa’s future. Melanie Maasdam Arrow I like “Arrow,” but last season didn’t make it easy. Still, I remain hopeful that things will pick up again in this new season, particularly with the news that at least one episode will feature the return of Matt Ryan as Constantine after his own show was tragically ended last year. “Arrow’s” largest problem is that it suffers from something of an identity crisis. Originally a “realistic” adaptation of the Green Arrow, the show started out with the philosophy that the more fantastic elements of comic book characters should be toned down. That philosophy has been changing as the show adds superhumans, ninja assassins, and now magic into the mix. However, the transition from grim and gritty to fun and fantastic has not been particularly smooth. It has a hard time reconciling the conflicting tones as its main character shifts from a murderous vigilante to a more colorful costumed crimefighter. The Flash Racing into its second season, “The Flash” was easily one of the best new shows of last year. Spinning off from “Arrow,” the story of a young Barry Allen quickly matched and surpassed its parent show and now seems to be setting the pace for the CW’s joined DC Universe. The spin-off has been so successful that players from both “Arrow” and “The Flash” (including former Superman and Iowa native, Brandon Routh) will be coming together with “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” early next year. Gotham “Gotham” was something of a pleasant surprise last season. I was afraid that the show would be nothing but another police procedural with the occasional comic reference. Instead, I got a show so spectacularly over-the-top that you can’t help but be entertained. So far, the second season continues to impress with some great performances from actors that were apparently told to abandon the concept of restraint. That said, I worry that the “Rise of the Villains” may be relying too much on bringing in Gotham’s most famous costumed crazies, a warning sign that the show is already starting to run out of ideas. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. With only a single entry on Riedel Tree Service All Tree Trimming and Removal Specializing in Farm Acreages Free Estimates • Insured • Seasoned Firewood About Letters to the Editor The Wright County Monitor welcomes opinions of our readers, as long as the expressions are not in bad taste, and do not attack individuals within our circulation area without documentation or justification. Repeated letter from the same writer may not be used. The Wright County Monitor also will not accept letters that are duplicated, reprinted, copied or otherwise reproduced. Letters should be original, typewritten or neatly handwritten and signed in blue or black ink. If emailed, it must be from an original email address. The Wright County Monitor does not care to print letters which So to celebrate yet another entry into the market, let’s do a quick rundown of what all is out there to watch. Josh Riedel Cell: 641-430-7064 network television, and a spin-off at that, Marvel doesn’t have the TV presence that DC has. Still, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is no slouch. Mixing metahuman antics with spy games, the show really hit its stride last year and continues to pick up the pace for its third season. In particular, last week’s episode, “4,722 Hours,” will probably go down as a landmark episode for the series. Also, special mention to “Marvel’s Agent Carter,” which will continue to serve as a mid-season filler while the show is on break. Following a successful first series, Hayley Atwell will return in 2016 for more late-40s spy action. Jessica Jones and Daredevil Not technically television, Marvel’s cinematic universe shows its darker side on Netflix. Last April we got the amazing “Daredevil” series. This year, along with a second season of “Daredevil,” we’ll get “Jessica Jones,” the story of a jaded metahuman turned private detective. “Jessica Jones” hits Netflix on November 20 and “Daredevil” season two should be released next April. The Walking Dead It’s not all capes and masks. “The Walking Dead” is shambling through its sixth season on AMC. I admit I stopped watching the show a few years ago, but I assume Rick is still making really bad decisions, Daryl is still awesome, and somebody is looking for Carl. And I kinda doubt you-knowwho is really dead. iZombie Considering my love of zombie movies, it’s odd that I don’t watch “iZombie” either. Of course, “iZombie” is hardly a traditional zombie story. Instead, it features a “high-functioning” zombie that solves crimes by eating the brains, and thus gaining memories, of murder victims. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the show, so perhaps I’ll binge watch the first season one of these days. Lucifer What if the Devil got bored and decided to abandon Hell, move to Los Angeles, open a piano bar, and occasionally help police catch criminals? I guess we’ll find out later this year. That’s everything confirmed for this year, but there’s even more coming down the pipe. Rumors are abound of a “Teen Titans” show on Spike TV, a “Krypton” show on Syfy, and two “X-Men” based shows on FX and Fox, among many others. This bubble may burst some day, but it’s safe to say that comic book geeks won’t be hungry for new adaptations any time soon. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and watches more comic book characters on TV than he reads in comic books nowadays. are also submitted to other newspapers. We are interested in sincere personal views and not publicity releases for an individual or a cause. If you cannot assure us that it is individual and personal, it will not be accepted. Your Letter to the Editor must include: •Yourfullnamewithsignature •Yourcompleteaddress •Yourdaytimetelephonenumber Letters may be mailed to: PO Box 153, Clarion IA 50525 or emailed to: cmonitor@mchsi.com Page 4 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, November 5, 2015 Public notice Minutes Wright County Board of Directors Minutes October 12, 2015 The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School Board of Directors held its Regular Meeting on Monday, October 12, 2015. In attendance were Directors Beth Severson, Clint Middleton, Troy Seaba, Wright County Monitor Reporter Kasey Ginn, Isaiah Nebbe, Alissa Nebbe, Dr. Robert Olson, Superintendent, and Anita Frye. President Severson called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. No one addressed the board in Open Forum. Motion by Middleton to Approve Agenda. Second by Seaba. Motion carried 3-0. Old Business Tap Report: None Sports Booster Report: Dr. Olson wishes to acknowledge Sports Boosters continued support of the district by donations to help replace baseball and softball batting cages, and replace team uniforms. Prairie Energy also donated equipment and their employees donated time to help pull poles and other items around the sports fields making replacement of fencing a smoother process. Education Report: Dr. Olson gave an overview of the TLC Grant Writers Committee and the process they have made in putting together a plan that will be shared in detail once the process is completed. The committee consists of Lindsey Helton, Mary March, Missy Springsteen-Haupt, Erin Morrical, Bob EnTin, Scott Herrig, Principals Tricia Rosendahl, Steve Haberman, Dennis March, and Dr. Olson. New Business Motion by Middleton to Approve Consent Agenda with the Pulling of Item 5.1.6 Approval of Overnight Trips. Second by Seaba. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting held on September 21, 2015; Approve Payment of Monthly Bills; Approve Payment of Additional Bills; Approve Goldfield Sewer Line Project Easement; Approve Volume Natural Gas Purchase Agreement with Wood River Energy; Review board Policies 802 – Investments, 803 – Gifts, Grants, and Bequests, 804 – Purchasing Policy; Delete Board Policy 801A – Fitness Equipment Use; Approve First Reading Policy 603.13.AP – Addresses Appropriate Use of CIPA policy 603.13; Approve Second Reading of policy 203.14 – Investments, 503.11 – Sunday and Holiday Practices, Rehearsals, and Competitions. Motion carried 3-0. Facility Report Dr. Olson shared with the Board that the Fire Marshall visited CGD on September 16, 2015. The district is required to respond to the citations and provide corrective measures to the Fire Marshall. There will be a trial run in the Fourth Grade classrooms that will upgrade Audio Enhancement Systems in each room. The district is hoping to find a system that works well, and not bleed over from room to room. Dr. Olson presented a Safe Room Design Revision that includes seating. This would be part of the district expense if Safe Room Funds became available for the district to use. Corey Jacobsen arrived at 8:00 P.M. Financial Report The Board received an overview of how a school district is funded, the valuation figure per student, Unspent Authority vs. Cash Carryover, Financial Health Measures in report form put together by ISFIS (Iowa State Financial Information Services). Miscellaneous Reports There will be a Veteran’s Day Program held at the high school again this year. It will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Dennis and Kris Mraz are organizing the program which will include high school and elementary students. School districts are starting to develop policies or practices that allow individuals on the sex offender list to participate in school activities that involve their children, which could include conferences, programs, or sporting events. Dr. Olson is looking at a couple different policies and is having legal counsel look them over and will update the board. The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows District Policy current is to not allow those individuals on the list onto district property, with parent-teacher conferences being held over the phone or elsewhere. Communications The next Regular Board Meeting and Work session will be held on Monday, November 9th at 6:00 P.M. The board members were given handouts to complete before the next board meeting that will help in facilitating the upcoming retreat. There will be a Wright County School Board Retreat that will include Clarion-GoldfieldDows CSD, Belmond-Klemme CSD, and Eagle Grove CSD on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 P.M. held at the Clarmond Country Club. Motion by Middleton to Adjourn. Second by Jacobsen. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 P.M. ATTEST Anita Frye Board Secretary presented an amended Building Families Director contract. Currently, Jen Sheehan, CSS Administrator, is the Supervisor of Parent Connections. Due to some of the changes with County Social Services region it would be more efficient for the Director of Building Families to supervise the Parent Connections program. Motion by Watne and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the amended Building Families contract. Motion carries. Held the continued public hearing on private tile crossing in DD #76 from last week. Drainage Attorney, David Johnson, reviewed the memo that he had drafted previously. There was long discussion regarding compensation for permanent easement. There was then a motion by Watne and seconded by Rasmussen to prepare a findings agreement to be filed for record in the Wright County Recorder’s office and direct Gary Keller to pay $2,720.00 to Beverly Mosher for a permanent easement, and figure and pay damages at a later date. Motion carries. Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Watne to approve the application from Gary Keller and allow construction to begin. Motion carries. Motion by Watne and seconded by Rasmussen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carries. ATESST Karl Helgevold, Chairman Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wright County Board of Supervisors Published in the Wright County Monitor on November 5, 2015 Park BURN BAN Lantern Affordable Housing offering 1 & 2 LIFTED bedroom apartments. Pursuant to Chapter 100.40, State Code of Iowa, and at the request of JIM LESTER, representing each fire department having all or part of their fire districts within WRIGHT COUNTY, the open burning ban for WRIGHT COUNTY will be lifted effective OCTOBER 29, 2015, AT 9 A.M. Respectfully, Jeffrey L Quigle State Fire Marshal public notice Minutes PUBLIC NOTICE Probate Wright County Board of Directors Minutes October 23, 2015 The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Board of Directors held a Discipline Hearing on Friday, October 23, 2015. In attendance were Beth Severson, Corey Jacobsen, Beth Jackson, Clint Middleton, Troy Seaba, School Attorney Bob Malloy, Superintendent Dr. Robert Olson, High School Principal Dennis March, and Board Secretary Anita Frye. At 4:46 P.M. President Severson called the Meeting to Order. Motion by Middleton to Approve Agenda. Second by Jacobsen. Motion Carried 5-0. At 4:48 P.M. Roll Call Vote was taken to Move into Closed Session for Student Discipline (Iowa Code 21.5.1(e),282.4) Severson – yes, Seaba – yes, Jacobsen – yes, Middleton – yes, Jackson – yes. At 7:12 P.M. Roll Call Vote was taken to move into Open Session – Severson –yes, Seaba – yes, Jacobsen – yes, Middleton - yes, Jackson – yes. Motion by Jackson to Expel Student #1 for the remainder of the Academic School Year based on Iowa Code 282.4, determining that student attendance may be detrimental to the best interest of students at the high school as recommended by Administration. Second by Middleton. Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Jacobsen to Expel Student #2 for the remainder of the Academic School Year based on Iowa Code 282.4, determining that student attendance may be detrimental to the best interest of students at the high school as recommended by Administration. Second by Middleton. Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Seaba to Expel Student #3 for the remainder of the Academic School Year based on Iowa Code 282.4, determining that student attendance may be detrimental to the best interest of students at the high school as recommended by Administration. Second by Middleton. Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Middleton to adjourn. Second by Jacobsen. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M. ATTEST Anita Frye Board Secretary NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR 016572 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT wright COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lucile V. Orvick, Deceased. To all persons interested in the Estate of Lucile V. Orvick, deceased: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 28th day of October, 2015, the Last Will and Testament of Lucile V. Orvick, deceased, bearing the date of the 26th day of February, 1999, was admitted to probate in the above named Court and that James B. Orvick was appointed executor of said estate in ancillary proceedings in the State of Iowa. Notice is given that all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against said estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above named District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance; and unless so filed within four months from the second publication of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) such claim shall thereafter be forever barred. Dated this 29th day of October, 2015. James B. Orvick Executor of said Estate for Ancillary administration in Iowa 458 County Road CC Oregon, WI 53575 Address BRINTON, BORDWELL & JOHNSON LAW FIRM BY: Richard E. Bordwell Attorney for Executor 120 Central Avenue West, P.O. Box 73 Clarion, IA 50525 Address Published in the Wright County Monitor on November 5, 2015 Published in the Wright County Monitor on November 5, 2015 public notice Minutes Wright County Board of Supervisors Minutes October 19, 2015 Chairman Helgevold called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9:00 a.m. Members present were Watne, Rasmussen, and Helgevold. Minutes of the previous regular meeting of October 12, 2015 were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. Taylor Roll, Assistant County Engineer, presented final project plans for FMCO99(82)-55-99; R65 resurfacing from C54 to Hwy #3, Rowan blacktop. Motion by Watne and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the final plans and have the chairman sign. Motion carries. This project will grind up 3” of existing road then lay it back down, then cover that with 3” of new blacktop overtop. Bryce Davis, Wright County Economic Development Director, handed out Resolution #201418 that was approved by the Board on October 20, 2014. Davis is proposing a Wright County Veteran Welcome Package for Home Base Iowa. This will be $150.00 upfront expense of up to $100.00 on hotel and $50.00 of meal and local chamber gift certificate to be used only in Wright County. There will be seven signs placed around the county stating that we are a Home Base Iowa county. Motion by Watne and seconded by Rasmussen to reconfirm Resolution 2014-18 on supporting Home Base Iowa Incentive. Motion carries. Michelle Walters, Building Families Director, www.clarionnewsonline.com Refrigerator, Stove Resident controlled heat On site laundry Handicap units Rental assistance avail. Applications at 601 2nd St. SE Clarion or call 515-532-6837 This facility is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. www.keywaymanagement.com Early DEaDliNE Public notice Estate of Minor PUBLIC NOTICE Estate of minor STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT EQUITY NO. EQCV024206 WRIGHT COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC, Plaintiff vs. ESTATE OF MARVIN L. MINOR; SPOUSE OF MARVIN L. MINOR; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; ESTATE RECOVERY PROGRAM; STATE OF IOWA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND ALL BENEFICIARIES OF EACH AND ALL OF THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS and PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants To the above-named Defendants:E s t a t e o f Marvin L. Minor and All known and unknown claimants and all persons known or unknown claiming any right, title or interest and all of their heirs, spouses, assigns, grantees, legatees, devisees and all beneficiaries of each and all of the above-named defendants You are notified there was on 8/12/2015 filed in the Office of the Clerk of the above-named Court a Foreclosure Petition, which prays for foreclosure of a mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described herein and judgment in rem in the amount of $24,024.57 plus interest at the rate of 6.0% per annum from 1/1/2015, such amount equaling $3.95 per day, the costs of the action including title costs of $225.00, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the following-described premises from 4/30/2003, located in Wright County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Five (5) in Evans First Addition to Clarion, Wright County, Iowa that the mortgage on the above-described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is David M. Erickson, whose address is The Davis Brown Tower, 215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, Iowa 503093993, Phone: (515) 288-2500, Facsimile: (515) 243-0654. NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITH REDEMPTION. You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 25 day of November, 2015, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Wright County, Iowa, at the County Courthouse in Clarion, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 641-421-0990. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1 800 735 2942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. Date of third publication is November 5, 2015. Published in the Wright County Monitor on October 22, 29 & November 5, 2015 Date of second publication 12th day of November, 2015. Published in the Wright County Monitor on November 5, 12, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA FAIRS FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY OF MEMBER FAIRS Your online source for public notices in Iowa iowanotices.org All Iowa public notices in one place... free, searchable and online Humboldt Homes 1108 15th St. N. 1107 19th St. N. • Rental assistance available • Rent based on income Now • On-site Laundry center • Trash & snow removal included NoN-SmokiNg • Private parking • Quiet setting • Community rooms available for tenant use • All utilities included in the rent • Activities - card parties, potlucks • Stove and refrigerator provided • Co-City Bus transportation available • 62 years of age or older or disabled/handicapped of any age Apply todAy! Connor Management 641-435-4788 This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Homes for sale 220-4th Avenue ne This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, LR, eat-in kitchen, large family room, newer windows throughout, double heated garage with a ramp into the house, fenced yard and lots of extras! Midwest Basement System installed a water control system in the crawl space that is transferrable to the new homeowner. There have been many repairs and replacements since 2010. There are over 1700 square feet of living space all on one level and close to downtown, churches, schools and parks. Call Deb for a showing. 515-571-7105 neW listing greAt locAtion!! 211-1st Ave n.W. Spacious 2 bedroom condo with a large master bedrooms/master bath and walk-in closet. The home features an open living room/kitchen floor plan, 1st floor laundry, large finished basement with a bath and lots of extras. Asking $128,000. Call Deb at 515-571-7105. oWner WAnts to sell 912-2nd Avenue n.e. $120,000.00 814-1st Avenue s.e. $68,500.00 Price reduced to $53,500 502-1st Avenue s.e. $53,500.00 1505-1st street s.W. $170,000.00 PREMIUMS PAID AFFIDAVIT FAIR: Wright County District Junior Fair We, the undersigned President, Secretary and Treasurer of the above stated Fair, being duly sworn on oath depose and say the said Association/Society, being duly incorporated under the laws of the State Of Iowa held a Fair known as the Wright County District Junior Fair on these days of July 8th-13th, 2015, in or near the city of Eagle Grove, and said Fair consists of a true exhibition of livestock, together with agricultural products and farm implements as contemplated by law (either Section 174.1 or 174.10). We futher depose and say that the following is a statement of the actual amount paid in cash premiums by the Association/Society for the current year, this statement corresponds with the published offer of premiums, and that no deductions have been made for entry fees, stall or pen rent. We further depose and say that no part of the below statement was paid for speed events or to secure games or amusements. We further depose and say that state appropriated funds received were used for infrastructure purposes only. STATEMENT OF CASH PREMIUMS 1039-220th street $65,000.00 NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS AND EXHIBITS 118 highWAy 3, goldfield $62,500.00 The Wright County Monitor November 12 issue deadline is: Thursday, November 5 at noon for all legals, news and advertising. Due to the Veterans Holiday the paper will be printed on Monday, November 9 Thank you for your cooperation. Shannon Schroeder, Sales Associate 515-532-8332 Kevin Reed-Sales Associate (515) 532-3917 • (515) 851-1586 CheCk out all our listings on our website at: northiarealestate.net 320 2nd Avenue n.e. $55,000.00 North Iowa Real Estate 112 Central Ave. E. • Clarion • 515-532-3917 Jan Jerde-Broker (515) 532-3917 • (515) 851-1414 Deb Prehm, Associate Broker 515-571-7105 Wk45 www.clarionnewsonline.com Thursday, November 5, 2015 • The Wright County Monitor Page 5 Courthouse news Marriage License Jesus Hernandez Jr., 50, Galt to Zenaida Arroyo Solis, 53, Galt. Jake Carlson, 25, Kanawha to Brittany Worden, 25, Kanawha. District Courts The court handled one probation revocation. Ismael Rivera, 22, Belmond, pled guilty on October 26 to Supplying Alcohol to Person Under Legal Age. Rivera was sentenced to four days in jail, fined $500 plus 35% surcharge, and $100 in costs. Daniel Robell, 23, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 26 to Domestic Abuse Assault - Injury or Mental Illness First Offense and Interference With Official Acts. Robell was sentenced to 180 days in jail (170 days suspended), placed on one year probation, fined $565 plus 35% surcharge, and $115 in costs. Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over):Tara Leeper, Woolstock; Mason Arnold, Waukee; Frandi Gomez, Eagle Grove; Robert Kruger, Alexander; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Stefania Martinez, Hampton; Catherine Greving, Clarion; Speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over): Alissa Nelson, Urbandale; Speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over): David Wickard, Inner Grove Heigh; Speeding Residence or School District: Abbie White Clear Lake; Julie Blomme, Forest City; Excessive Speed 6 thru 10 over: Ernesto Duran; No Valid Drivers License: Omar Tome, Clarion; Frandi Gomez, Eagle Grove; Juan Ilescas, Hampton; Marcos Ajtun Estrada, Clarion; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: John Katter, Klemme; Operators Licensed: Arthur Mollo III, Eagle Grove; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign: Heather Sterling, Woolstock; Alli Arndt, Sheffield; Stopping on Paved Part of Highway: Robin Hamer, Woolstock; Careless Driving: Dylan Montgomery, Clarion; Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Adult Health Small Claims H&R Accounts vs. Mitchell Nickles, Clarion. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 22 in the amount of $4,877 with 2.37% interest from September 14. H&R Accounts vs. Cynthia Payton, Eagle Grove. Case dismissed without prejudice on October 26. Hauge Associates vs. Ray Oppman, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 22 in the amount of $1,540.04 with 2.37% interest from September 24. Brinton Bordwell & Johnson vs. Collette Pohlman, Eagle Grove. Case dismissed with prejudice on October 23. Brinton Bordwell & Johnson vs. Clinton Stark, Clarion. Case dismissed with prejudice on October 23. Property Transfer Warranty Deed: Robert and Shirley Watermiller to Dorance Lauden Jr and Nancy Sweeny; Belm Morse’s Addn Blk 3 Lot 3; $67,750; 15-1957. Warranty Deed: Eagle Grove Entertainment Group Foundation to Brandon Maier; EG Orig Addn Blk 3 Lot 11; EG Orig Addn Blk 3 Lot 12; $32,000; 15-1963. Warranty Deed: George Anderson to Willis and Charlene Anderson; Belm First Addn Blk 8 Lot 5; Belm First Addn Blk 8 Lot 6; Belm First Addn Blk 7 Lot 7; Belm First Addn Blk 7 Lot 8; 15-1968. Warranty Deed: George Anderson to George Anderson Life Estate and Jamin Anderson; 27-93-24 NE Tract; 15-1969. Warranty Deed: Hildegarde Pals Trustee, Ormal Pals Revocable Trust and Hildegard Pals Revocable Trust to Lynn Miland; Belm Dumond Estates Lot 13; 135,000; 15-1971. Warranty Deed: Everett Hennigar Jr., Daniel Hennigar, Danielle Hennigar to Ronnie Kaira Downing; Clar Original Addn Blk 5 Lot 4 Tract; $112,000; 15-1977. Warranty Deed: Darwin Slining Trustee and Marjorie Slining Revocable Trust to Slining Farms LLC; 12-91-23 SW Tract Slining #3 000006286001015651; 15-1980. Warranty Deed: Frederick and Shirley Spangler to Fredrick and Shirley Spangler; 29-91-26 SE www.clarionnewsonline.com Morning FarM Shop auction Tract; 15-1984. Warranty Deed: Linda and Daniel Kreiss to David and Holly Thompson; 15-93-25 SE NE; $331,500; 15-1986. Warranty Deed: Jon Brower Trustee, Marilyn Brower Trustee, and Brower Family Revocable Living Trust to David and Holly Thompson; 15-93-25 SE NE; 151987. Warranty Deed: Jon and Marilyn Brower to David and Kelly Thompson; 15-93-25 SE NE; 151988. Warranty Deed: Linda and Daniel Kreiss to Brian and Michelle Harle; 15-93-25 NE S 1/2 Exc; $633,420; 15-1991. Warranty Deed: Jon and Marilyn Brower to Brian and Michelle Harle; 15-93-25 NE S 1/2 Exc; 15-1992. Warranty Deed: Jon Brower Trustee, Marilyn Brower Trustee, and Brower Family Revocable Living Trust to Briand and Michelle Harle; 15-93-25 NE S 1/2 Exc; 151993. Warranty Deed: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Matt Martin Real Estate Management LLC to Mario Hernandez; Belm First Addn Blk 22 Lot 6; 15,500; 15-1997. Warranty Deed: Herman Suntken to Herman Suntken Life Estate, Richard Suntken, Linda Hagen, Marlene Suntken, and Gloria Harrell; 30-93-23 NE Tract; 15-2004. Warranty Deed: Hermand Suntken to Herman Suntken Life Estate and Richard Suntken; 34-9323 NW W 1/2 Exc E 52 AC 34-9323 SW E 1/2 34-93-23 SW NW; 152005. Warranty Deed: Herman Suntken to Herman Suntken and Linda Hagen; 35-95-23 SE Exc W 47 AC; 15-2006. Warranty Deed: Herman Suntken to Herman Suntken Life Estate and Marlene Stunken; 9-91-23 SW Exc W 47 AC; 15-2007. Warranty Deed: Herman Suntken to Herman Suntken Life Estate and Gloria Harrell; 1-92-23 NW NW; 2-92-23 NW W 80 AC Exc E 47 AC; 3-92-23 NE E 80 AC of NE; 152008. Warranty Deed: David and Tonya Dockwell to Kurt and Michelle Mitthun; Belm Orig Addn Blk 7 Lot 7; $25,000; 15-2009. Adverse childhood experiences, often referred to as ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being. These experiences range from physical, emotional or sexual abuse to parental divorce or the incarceration of a parent or guardian, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist says. “Adverse childhood experiences do not guarantee bad outcomes for adults but they increase the odds of struggle and they are largely preventable,” according to Malisa Rader, an ISU Extension and Outreach human sciences specialist in family life. The national ACE study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and later health and behavior outcomes. It was the largest study looking at short- and long-term impacts of cumulative childhood trauma ever done. The most commonly reported ACEs were substance abuse in the household and physical abuse. According to a study analyzed by Iowa State University, “Adverse childhood experiences in Iowa: A new way of understanding lifelong health,” 55 percent of adult Iowans experience at least one instance of childhood abuse or household dysfunction before the age of 18. “Research shows that the higher someone’s ACE score, the more health and social problems he or she seems to experience as an adult,” Rader said. “This is the first time science has been able to correlate some of our major health issues to incidents in childhood. Ongoing research by the CDC finds that worse case trauma in childhood could take as many as 20 years off life expectancy.” The accumulation of ACE also appears to be higher in those seeking social services. Between 21 and 67 percent of behavioral and physical health problems that cause people to seek social services are attributable to ACEs. “Childhood experiences can have a huge impact on who we become as adults if issues are not addressed and other protective factors are not present. Of course, not every r owning a home in Belm e d i s n ond! “Co ” adult with a history of ACEs will have poor outcomes, but many will experience some problems, and some will experience serious difficulties,” Rader said. These are some of society’s most costly issues. Reducing ACEs in a community has the potential to significantly lower the cost of health care and social services, Rader added. Fortunately, there are real ways to reduce ACEs and their effect, Rader said. The most effective prevention is to lower young children’s exposure to extremely stressful conditions, but research shows that even under stressful conditions, supportive, responsive relationships with caring adults as early in life as possible can prevent or reverse the damaging effects of adverse childhood experiences. A study published in the British Journal of Psychology looked at children from low-income neighborhoods and found that youth with just one solid, supportive friendship tended to show signs of greater resilience when facing adversity than did children with lower-quality friendships, Rader noted. Movements within mental health, primary health care, education and other fields are shifting focus from a “what is wrong with you?” approach to a “what happened to you” approach, Rader said. This method recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role trauma has played in someone’s life. Helping parents have the knowledge, resources and support they need to provide safe, stable, nurturing and healthy environments for their children reduces the likelihood of abuse and neglect. Human service agencies should Malisa Rader is an ISU Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Specialist housed in the Hamilton County Office. Her education and experiences in the field of early childhood and parenting education have developed her passion to empower and strengthen the wellbeing of children, families, and the communities in which they live. You can reach her at (515) 7080622 or mrader@iastate.edu. focus on working with families to manage stress, strengthen connections, access resources and gain parenting skills. “We need to recognize that people often have many different types of trauma in their lives. And those who have been traumatized need support and understanding from those around them,” Rader shared. Asking $22,000.00 This 1-1/2 story home has a large LR, FR, eat-in kitchen and first-floor laundry. It is set up for a flower shop. Lots of work area. Call Deb at 515-571-7105 North Iowa Real Estate 112 Central Ave. E. • Clarion • 515-532-3917 Jan Jerde-Broker (515) 532-3917 • (515) 851-1414 Located at 2565 190th St Belmond, Iowa which is south on Hwy. 69 & West on 190th St Monday, November 16, 2015 • 10 a.m. LUNCH BY JESSICA’S COUNTRY KITCHEN oWnEr ~ Mr. & MrS. JErry ShEFFiEld 515-689-0759 www.propertylinkrealestate.com SurpluS School EquipmEnt Auction Located at the North East Hamilton School 606 Illinois St Blairsburg, Iowa Tuesday, November 10, 2015 • 1 p.m. LUNCH BY NEH Spirit Club Building (Removed maRch 1, 2016): Located at 101 Royal Street, 30’x40’ Portable bldg.30’x40’ Portable bldg. vehicles: 2003 Chevy Venture X white minivan, 1999 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton truck-bad transmission, 1990 Ford F-150 manual trans. pickup-bad Map sensor TRacToR & Bus: John Deere 1050 compact tractor-clutch problems to cost 3,000, 2000 International 65 passenger transit bus, 160,000 mi., Woods RB72 Farm King belly mower, FuRniTuRe: Lockers, Desks, file cabinets, chairs, tables, book cases, metal magazines shelves aRT supplies: : Kiln, Art Supplies shop, lawn & gaRden: Hangingheater,sink,rollingtable,cuttin gtables, Dremel scroll saw, fluorescent lights, Craftsman dual shaft grinder, hard wood planes, bar & pipe clamps, rag containers, Detecto scale, Craftsman joiner-planer, Central Machinery band saw, Craftsman 10” radial arm saw, Hegner scroll saw, welding helmets Redi Arc welder, Esab plasma cutter, hitachi chop saw, HD grinder sander, Westinghouse 3 HP horizontal air compressor, hand saws, misc. power tools, steam kettle, Troy built tiller, push mower, Ariens ST824 snow blower, 16- 4’x8’ dogeared wooden fence panels appliances & Technology: Washing machine, dryer, stoves, microwaves, sewing machines, TV’s, Science Equipment, DVD players, VCR players, computer uniFoRms & misc. cloThing: Band Uniforms, choir robes, football uniforms, track shoe spoRTs equipmenT: Misc. football, baseball, pitching machine, softball pitching machine, softball net, baseball batting net, basketball passing net Terms: Cash or Good Check. Not responsible for Accidents or Thefts. northEASt hAmilton cSD BlAirSBurg, iowA 515-325-6234 michael Ryerson & assoc. auctioneers, eagle grove, iowa 515-689-3728 www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com Parents: You may save the life of a child. Potentially dangerous drugs are in the hands of Iowa children… Synthetic drugs, sometimes called fake marijuana and bath salts. They have found their way into our communities and schools. Talk to your children now. Find out more at DrugFreeIowa.org For Immediate Assistance, call the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center toll-free Help Line at 866-242-4111. Partnership @ DrugFreeIowa.org J Michael Ryerson & Assoc. Auctioneers, Eagle Grove, Iowa Eugene & Michael Ryerson Auctioneers 515-689-3728 www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com 641-444-4444 • 247 East Main J Terms: Cash or Good Check. Not responsible for Accidents or Thefts. Don Goeman Broker/Owner ©Partnership @ DrugFreeIowa.org TracTors: 1964 JD 3020 Diesel WF tractor 38” rubber, 3768 Hours JD 148 loader sold separate w/ 5’ bucket, 1966 Oliver 1650 gas tractor, NF 3pt. 2844 hours, SN 18244-452, Super K loader for Oliver sold separate Machinery: P112 pull type soil mover box scraper, 500 gallon poly tank on cart, New Idea Model 522 3 pt. Sickle mower, JD 953 gear w/flat bed & hoist, 8’ Gnuse 3 pt. Bucket, Jetco 7’x12’ steel box on JD gear, 3 pt 100 gal poly tank w/ 20’ folding booms & hypro pump, 13 Johnson Business Band radio’s, Master Car Tote w/ surge brakes Lawn equipMenT: 3pt 8’ King Kutter lawn rake, 48” MC Lawn Genie lawn sweep w/ 540 PTO drive shop equipMenT: ADF kerosene pressure washer w/ 5 HP elec. motor, Century AC-DC welder w/ high frequency, 4’ cast iron precision table, Baker # 5MT drill press w/ power feed, sand blaster, 5’ magnet on wheels, 360 lbs. Anvil, large cherry picker w/ hand hyd. Pump, chains, 2000 Lincoln 250 mig welder, 6X160 Honda hyd. Pump w/ Grecian valve, Forge, desk, JD parts, JD Kohler engine, safety harness, 1” & ¾” socket sets, large open end wrench sets, 36” pipe wrench, 100 lbs. Anvil, ATD 10 ton Porta power, 12” chop saw, motor stand, portable spray booth, 1” impact sockets, 1” air impact wrench, 10 & 3 ton Lincoln floor jacks, welding exhaust hood, elec. drill bit sharpener, 20 ton hyd. Bottle jack, work lights, 2- 120 Drawer Bolt shelving units, 2 12 ton jack stands, bearing greaser, Purex torch kit, Lincoln air greaser, Walker 10 ton press, welding rod oven parTs, suppLies & JD iTeMs: Many boxes of new bolts, lumber, 20’ steel portable wheel chair stairway & step lift, Ford 370 V-8 motor w/ water in cylinder, small JD axles, JD 20 series weight bracket, 30 JD series front weight bracket, JD 50 series fuel tank, M seat w/ bracket, 20’x12’ canvass, 1” cable, steel, tapered drill bits, gas mask for fumigator, 100’ LP gas hose, 14 76”x34”dbl. Pained green house glass panels, 14-24” grinding wheels, 14’ travel wheel chair platform lift to mount on stair steps , 120 V. Amana window air conditioner, new hose clamps, 4-8” cast iron castors, 24” exhaust fan, tool boxes, JD hammer straps, 5 HP Briggs motor, Pulse 21 Lennox Furnace & 2 ton air conditioner, 2 LB white heaters, LP salamander, LB White 300 BTU heater, pair 42” LP cylinders, spot sprayer tank, 10 HP elec. motor, wood clamps, sand blasting sand, hyd. Fittings, 2 – 5’ alum. Side pickup tool boxes, spraying equipment, construction site elec. power center, JD 8430-8650 3 pt. Hitch, 10’ fork lift extensions, gas bottles, large assortment of Browning Pulleys, 6” hooded exhaust system, new 18.4 x 38” tractor chains www.clarionnewsonline.com Thursday, November 5, 2015 • The Wright County Monitor Page 6 Church news Clarion Area FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 3rd. Ave. NE, Clarion Rev. Mike Gudka www.clarionumc.com like their facebook page •Sunday, Nov. 8 8:45am Traditional Service, 10:00am Sunday School, 11:00am Contemporary Service, 6:30pm CHICKS Bible Study. • Monday, Nov. 9 9:00am Prayer Group – Fireside Room, 3:306:00pm Hiz Kidz •Tuesday, Nov. 10 7:00-8:30pm Bible Study with Pastor Mike •Wednesday, Nov. 11 1:30pm CHICKS, 6:00pm Youth Group Team, 7:00pm Education Team FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley 515-532-3440 • Thursday, Nov. 5 9:00am Sew Ladies •Sunday Nov. 8 9:30am Sunday School (4 yrs old-12 grade), 10:00am Fellowship, 10:45am Worship/ Communion, Potluck – Harvest Festival • Monday, Nov. 9 9:15am WIC • Tuesday, Nov. 10 9:15am WIC, 6:30pm Hospice Grief Support Group • Wednesday, November 11 2:00pm FLCW, 3:30pm God’s Guitars, 5:30pm Confirmation for everyone at the United Presbyterian Churhc UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 • Wednesday, Oct. 4 1:30pm WF, 5:30pm Christian Education night at UPC, 6:00pm Choir •Sunday, Nov. 8 10:15am Fellowship, 11:00am Worship with Haiti presentation • Wednesday, Nov. 11 5:30pm CE Night at UPC, 6:00pm Choir CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 • Thursday, Nov. 5 10:00am Women’s Bible Study, Church Office, 3:30pm – SHINE (4th-5th grade girls), Church Office • Saturday, Nov. 7 8:00am Leave the church for Bible Bowl Competition – Fort Dodge •Sunday, Nov. 8 9:00am Sunday School – for all ages, 10:00am Worship service, 11:30am Christmas Program informational meeting – church lunch provided, 4:30pm Bible Bowl Practice, Church Office , 6:00pm IMPACT for 7th-12th grades at Church Office • Monday, Nov. 9 3:30- Hiz Kidz (K-5th grades) – Methodist Church •Tuesday, Nov. 10 6:00am IRON MAN – Community Men’s Group – Church Office •Wednesday, Nov. 11 10:00am Prayer Time at Sandy Stephenson’s home, 3:30pm Bible Bowl Practice, Church Office, 6:00pm Women’s Bible Study, Church Office, 8:00pm Iron Men 2 – Church Office ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Jerry W. Blake, pastor 515-532-3586 •Thursday, Nov. 5 8:00am Mass, Adoration, Benediction at Sacred Heart in Eagle Grove, 7:00am Cluster Pastoral Council at St. John, Clarion, 9:00am Sewing Circle at St. John, Clarion, •Friday, Nov. 6 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 • Thursday, Nov. 5 10:00am Friendship Ministry • Saturday, Nov. 7 4:00 – 8:00pm Spirit of Giving intakes •Sunday, Nov. 8 9:00am Worship, Fellowship •Tuesday, Nov. 10 10:00am Prayer Group, UPW 5:00 pm • Wednesday, Nov. 11 6:00am Early Risers, 5:30pm CLAP, 6:30pm English Class, 7:00pm Session THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Minister 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 or 532-6686 •Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:45 am - Worship Service free lunch following service •Tuesday 11:00 am - Prayer (Hiemstra’s) •Wednesday 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study THE DWELLING PLACE Pastor Kim Lee 1204 Central Ave East 515-293-2822 • Sundays 10:00am Church Services, Children’s Ministries: Sunday – Little Lights – 0-2 years; Kids Alive: 3 – 7 years • Wednesdays 7:00 pm Corporate Prayer Goldfield Area UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 Oak Street, Goldfield 515-825-3581 www.goldfieldupc.com goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net •Thursday, Nov. 5 9:15am TOPS #IA 1348, Goldfield (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in and meeting in Fellowship Room. New members are always welcome. •Sunday, November 8 9:15am Sunday school for all ages, 9:45am Choir practice, meet in the east basement, 10:30am Worship Service, with Rev. Phil Somsen, interim pastor, 11:30am Fellowship Coffee. •Wednesday, November 11 2:00pm Story Time with Renee. LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson •Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service, 10:15 am Sunday School and Confirmation. PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST 422 North Washington St., Goldfield Bob Dishman 515-825-3911 •Sunday 9:15 am Bible School, 10:15 am Worship Service-Communion observed weekly; childcare available and Children’s Church, 11:00 am WWE/Jr. Worship 515-532-3630 HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Zach Fischer 2137 Hancock Avenue 515-825-3110 •Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:30 am - Worship Service, 6:00 pm - Evening Service •Wednesday 7:00 pm - Prayer meeting; Souled Out Group, Kids Club for ages 4 years to 6th grade WRIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1730 130th Street, Kanawha 641-762-3947 •Sunday 9:30 am - Morning Worship, 10:30 am Fellowship, 11:00 am - Sunday School, 6:00 pm - Evening Worship Rowan Area UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Pastor Nancy Hofmeister 811 Pesch Box 38, Rowan •Sunday, Nov. 8 9:00 am Kid’s/Adult Sunday School, 10:00am Worship, 2:30 to 4:30pm Annual Rowan Gospel Festival (Free will offering), 4:30pm Soup Supper (Free will offering) • Wednesday, Nov. 11 UCR Womens Annual Bazaar, 5:00pm Meal (Adults $7.00, Children $3.00), 7:00pm Auction and Sale IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Jct. Highway 69 & 3 Pastor Mark Peterson •Sunday 10:30 am - Divine Service 11:45 am - Bible Study Dows Area ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages including adults; 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available; 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with childcare available • Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN Dows / Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sundays 8:45a.m. - Alexander Methodist Worship; 9:00a.m. - Dows Sunday School; 10:00a.m. Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church on first two Sundays each month and at United Methodist Church on remaining Sundays • Thursdays 9 a.m. - Presbyterian Women FIRST REFORMED 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Phillip Arnold • Sundays 8:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School in the Sunshine Room; 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School; 6:30 p.m. - HS Youth Group Meeting; 7 p.m. - Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ • Wednesdays 4:00p.m. - Catechism, Grades 1-8; 7:00p.m. - High School IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Pastor Lindsey Braun • Sunday 9:30am - Worship Insurance products are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, not a deposit, not guaranteed by the bank. 8/12” x 11” single sided..........................10¢ each COLOR 8 1/2” x 11” single sided...........59¢ each The Wright County Monitor Call us to advertise! 532-2871 1980 and 1945 35 Years Ago November 6, 1980 Lorraine Young and Richard Simpson are candidates from the Clarion School District for Iowa Teacher of the Year – 1981. Both are high school instructors and were nominated by parents and former students. Both teachers have completed portfolios that have been submitted to the Department of Public Instruction for selection of Iowa’s Teacher of the Year for 1981. The Clarion High School Drama Club will present a play entitled, “Off the Track” this Friday and Saturday evening, Nov. 7 and 8 at 7:30 in the Little Theatre at the high school. “Off the Track” is a light-hearted comedy about a forced stay in an old railway station which hasn’t accommodated the traveling public for at least twenty years! Two Clarion seniors and one junior were among the 32-man AllNorth Central Conference Football team voted on by the league coaches. Seniors Wade Schnittjer and Bart Willim and junior Steve Arteman were voted onto the honor squad. 515-532-2871 107 2nd Ave. NE Clarion, IA 50525 MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg Ron Lotz, Pastor 515-325-6210 •Wednesday, Nov. 4 6:00pm Pizza Supper 6-7pm and the Café is open, 6:25 pm Awana for kids age 3 to 6th grade, 6:30pm Praise and Worship through Prayer study lower level conference room, 6:30pm Jr High Youth, 6:45pm Family Life Skills Class lower level room1, 7:00pm Sr. High Youth 515-325-6210 • Sunday, Nov. 8 8:00 – 9:30am The Café is open, 9:00am Sunday School for all ages, 10:00am Worship, 11:30am Fundraiser meal, 5:30pm Worship and fellowship meal, (bring food to share), study of the Gospel of Mark in the Café NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastor Dave Bernhardt • Sunday 10:00am - Coffee, 10:30am - Joint Worship Service SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor Flu Shots Now Available No Appointment Necessary 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Flu shots are covered by Medicare or can be sent to insurance. Cost is $25 if paid at the time of service. Clarion Clinic 515-532-2836 www.IowaSpecialtyHospital.com Bruce’s Auto Service Master ASE Certified 920 Central Ave E Clarion 515-532-2425 303 East Main • Belmond, IA Phone: 641-444-3274 Furniture And Floor Covering 106 8th Street SW Clarion, IA. www.mywrightchoice.com 325 Central Ave. West Clarion, IA. 50525 515-532-2829 1502 Central Ave. W. Clarion 515-532-6802 Over 25 years experience It was the ultimate sacrifice. In church this week, hear how Jesus substituted Himself for you. Mark 12:38-44 515-532-2887 315 Central Ave East • Clarion 515/532-2841 Joan’s Hebrews 9:24-28 Psalm 127 Sunday, November 8, 2015 Twenty Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Tim Becker Pharmacy Manager Eagle Grove Goldfield Clarion www.ssbankia.com Upholstery Family Practice Clinic Clarion • 532-2836 110 13th Avenue SW Clarion, Iowa 50525 Care for the ones who cared for you 1-800-HOSPICE (467-7423) www.iowa-hospice.com Goldfield 515-825-3476 1103 Central Ave East Clarion, IA 515-532-6418 Goldfield Communications Service Corp Abens-Marty-Curran Agency Michael Ewing Clarion 515-532-2233 www.hansontire.net Email: che_hanson72@yahoo.com 1209 Central Ave. E. Stevenson Insurance Services 515-532-2893 Phone 515-532-2444 Fax 515-532-2299 esus put Himself in our place. Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for 210 North Main • Clarion 515-532-6626 1407 Central Ave. East Clarion, IA 50525 We are to blame, but He paid for us what He did not owe. Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Greg LittleJohn Store Manager Clarion Super Foods 70 Years Ago November 8, 1945 Between now and November 21, thousands of Army veterans will reenlist in Uncle Sam’s new volunteer peacetime Army. Because – men who have been discharged between May 12 and November 1 of this year and reenlist on or before November 21 will be able to return to the Army with the same grade as they held when discharged. The Registered Nurses club wishes to thank the many individuals who have so kindly contributed old and discarded jewelry to be sent to the Woodward school for epileptic children, who will remake it into saleable articles. One large package has been sent and another will be sent as soon as more is collected. ROWAN – A willful act of vandalism took pace Wednesday evening in Rowan, when a person or presumably several persons entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Ingrahim sometime between the hours of seven and 10 o’clock p.m. and marred and defaced a number of things in the home. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Worship (B); 9:30 a.m. Worship, (LC); 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. NA/AA Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. (B) Bible Study Come Check Out our new color copier 102 S. Main Clarion 515-532-3215 From The Archives oF The wrighT counTy moniTor ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Travis Berg, Pastor • Wednesday 6:30pm - Elders • Saturday 7:00pm - Vespers • Sunday 9:00a.m. - Worship; 10:15 a.m. - ABC / Sunday School A Professional Corporation Certified Public Accountants and Consultants Member FDIC Most Insurance Accepted Belmond 641-444-3380 HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-3660 •Friday, Nov. 6 9:30am Bible Study at Samuel • Saturday, Nov. 7 1:00pm Baptism •Sunday, Nov. 8 Home Circle Mission Sunday, 9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Praise and Worship with Guest Speaker, Fellowship meal to follow • Tuesday, Nov. 10 10:30am Communion at Rotary South •Wednesday, Nov. 11 6:00pm Confirmation • Thursday, Nov. 12 10:00am EGAMA at Evangelical FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Dows Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley •Saturday, Nov. 7 6:30am Men’s Bible Study at Rick’s •Sunday, Nov. 8 9:00am Worship, 10:00am SS/Coffee Monitor Memories HOGAN s HANSON Family Eye Care Clarion GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Lynn Gardner Craig Carlson, Youth Minister 515-825-3754 •Sundays 9:15am Sunday School (September to May only), 10:30 am – Worship • Sundays 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School/Coffee; 11:15am Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows CLEO FREELANCE Drs. Snively & Gildner, P.C. Optometrists 7:40am Rosary at St. John, Clarion, 8:00am Mass at St. John, Clarion •Saturday, Nov. 7 4:00pm Mass/followed by Prayer Bible Study at St. Francis in Belmond, 8:00pm Spanish Mass at St. John in Clarion •Sunday, Nov. 8 8:00am Mass/followed by Prayer Bible Study at St. John in Clarion, 10:30am Mass/ followed by Prayer Bible Study at Sacred Heart in Eagle Grove •Wednesday, Nov. 11 6:30pm Adoration at St. John, Clarion, 6:30pm Youth Faith formation Classes at St. John, Clarion 515-602-6910 900 Central Ave. E • Clarion Call us for all your phone needs 828-3888 or 800-825-9753 www.clarionnewsonline.com Thursday, November 5, 2015 • The Wright County Monitor Page 7 Remembering our loved ones... Earl E. ‘Buster’ Brown Earl E. ‘Buster’ Brown, 84, of Clarion passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City. Memorial services for Buster Brown were held on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 201 3rd Avenue North East in Clarion, with Pastor Mike Gudka officiating. A private family burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation for Buster Brown was held on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Earl E. ‘Buster’ Brown was born on October 14, 1931 in Oelwein, Iowa to Donald D. and Helen (Andrews) Brown. He attended elementary schools in West Union, Des Moines, and Martinsdale before moving to Forest City in 1943. After graduation from high school in 1950 he enlisted in the Navy, spending the greater part of his service in Key West, Florida. After his discharge in 1954, he attended Iowa State University for one year. He worked for Piper Aircraft in Florida for over 15 years, and then went to work for Bihrle Applied Research, building model airplanes for wind tunnel testing. He moved to Virginia for a few years, and then retired to Clarion and married Marlene Anderson in 1992. Buster was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and Utili Dulci Sunday School Class. He did a lot of volunteer work for the church and community. He also enjoyed traveling, airplanes, making Oliver “Ollie” M. Huntley Oliver “Ollie” M. Huntley, age 98, of Belmond passed away Saturday October 17, 2015 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital of Belmond. An intimate family gathering will take place for “Ollie” and he will be laid to rest in the Belmond Cemetery. Pastor David DeKuiper of Immanuel Reformed Church east of Belmond will officiate. Miliatary graveside rites will be conducted by the Belmond Honor Gaurd. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made in Oliver M. Huntley name to the family and may be sent or left at the Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 233 in Belmond. Oliver “Ollie” was born on October 5, 1917 to Edward and Maebelle Overbaugh Huntley in Renwick. Ollie and Mary Wagoner Huntley were married on January 1, 1940. He served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946. Ollie worked on the family farm until 1965 when the family moved to Clarion. He was employed with Adams Farm Equipment and then with Ennis Truck Line until he retired. Ollie enjoyed his retirement in Mesa, Arizona with his second wife, Marcy, until her death and then returned to Belmond to be close to family. Ollie’s passion was to paint pictures to share with his friends and family. Earl E. ‘Buster’ Brown 1931 - 2015 crafts, flower gardening, and going out to eat and having coffee with friends. Buster loved watching the birds and squirrels, always making sure they were fed. Buster is survived by his wife Marlene; his two children, Dorothy Diane (Dee Dee) and her husband Larry Rouse of Valley Village, California, and Earl E. Brown Jr. of Miami, Florida; two step-sons, Jeff (Toni) Anderson and family of Belmond, and Jan (Betsy) Anderson and family of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; and his sister Karen Kerr of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; sister Barb Wilde; and two nephews, Kevin Kluver and Tracy Kluver. Oliver “Ollie” M. Huntley Daryl Clark McGrath Daryl Clark McGrath, 58, of Clarion passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family. There was a vacancy in Heaven and God was looking for an angel. God thought, “I need someone who is patient, someone who has a sense of humor, someone who is kind, and someone who is selfless.” Daryl was exactly what God was looking for. He was patient with his wife, Jona, when she could be a lot to handle. He showed more patience when Aubrey, Zach, Caleb, and Mikayla would be even more to handle. He never lost his temper. Daryl’s off-kilter sense of humor brought his family many years of laughter. When he would be sitting silently and suddenly say a one-liner from left field everyone would laugh hysterically and Daryl would just grin. He was so kind and had the biggest heart. He loved and took care of anything and everything, whether it was his family and friends, or all the stray animals he would bring home. Daryl was selfless by choosing to be an organ donor after his mother’s stroke. He gave many people the ultimate gift. The gift of life. The gift of keeping their loved one a little longer. He will touch so many lives and continue to give years from now, even from Heaven. Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, with Pastor Kim Lee officiating. Visitation was held from 4:007:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. Daryl was born on January 12, 1957 to Bennie McGrath and Pearl Elaine (Summers) Lester in Belmond, Iowa. He spent his earlier years on a farm north of Clarion and then moved to Clarion in 1967. He graduated from Goldfield High School in 1975. Daryl was united in marriage to Sue Rohrer on September 26, 1981 until her passing December 7, 1997. Daryl Clark McGrath 1957 - 2015 In 2002, he remarried his childhood friend, Jona Schroeder on February 9th and lovingly accepted her four children as his own. Together they made their home in Wright County. They had many animals and Daryl especially loved his Scottie dog, Scottie. Daryl liked to spend his free time watching sports and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, especially when they played Iowa State. He loved rock and roll and attended many concerts throughout his life, but there was nothing Daryl loved more than his family. On October 6th, Daryl was blessed with his first grandchild, Ellie DeAnn. Daryl is survived by his wife Jona of Clarion; 4 children: Aubrey (David) Back, Zachary (Whitney) Dahlgren, Caleb Dahlgren (Ashley Seehusen), and Mikayla (Austin) Walker; 1 grandchild Ellie Dahlgren; father Bennie (Linda) McGrath; mother Pearl Elaine (Norman) Lester. 2 brothers: Dennis (Jane) McGrath and Doug (Donna) McGrath; aunts and uncles; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Sue; maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents. Daryl touched many lives and he will be missed by everyone. Birth Announcements 1917 - 2015 Ollie is survived by his children Cecile (Richard) Peddicord of Bemond, Shelley (Myron) Pohlman of Clarion, Michael (Bonnie) Huntley of Carefree, AZ, Douglas (Lori) Huntley of Henderson, NV, eleven grandchildren, twenty-three greatgrandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild. He is preceded in death by his second wife Marcy, brothers Burton, Marion, John, Richard, sisters Becky and Louise, one grandson, and one great-granddaughter. Baby Girl Riedel Josh Riedel and Tiffani Kellerman from Belmond IA would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Addilyn Lee Riedel. Addilyn was born on Friday, October 30, 2015, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital – Clarion. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.2 ounces. Proud grandparents are Barb and David Kellerman of Clear Lake, IA, Bob Hanson of Missouri Valley, IA, Barb Riedel of Rowan, IA. Great Grandparents are Howard Hanson of Omaha, NE, Stan and Selma Riedel of Rowan, IA, Marj Finn of Garner, IA. Baby Boy Andrade Jose Guido and Eloisa Hernandez from Klemme, IA would like to announce the birth of their son Cristian Guido Andrade. Cristian was born Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion. He weighted 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Baby Girl Gonzalez Negless Carol Negless and Lucas Gonzalez from Denison, IA would like to announce the birth of their daughter Arianna Ann Gonzalez Negless. Arianna was born Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion. She weighted 6 pounds, 2.8 ounces. Her sibling is Trevor 6. Proud Grandparent is Kathy Crum of Eagle Grove, IA. Thank You! The family of Donald E. Moore would like to express our deepest gratitude for all the flowers, cards, food and support throughout the loss of our dear dad, grandfather and friend “Bud”. Special thanks to the staff of the Clarion Rehabilitation Angels Wings. Thanks to Pastor Warren Curry of the Clarion Church of Christ for the beautiful service, to Sue Nelson for the special music, Church of Christ women for serving, the family and guests. Special thanks to Andrews Funeral Home and Andrews Floral for the amazing service provided at a difficult time. Marcia and Sherwood (Pete) Larsen and Family Mark and Gerry Moore and Family Curtis and Byrul Moore and Family Ewing FunEral HomE & monumEnt Co. 1801 Central Ave E • Clarion • 515-532-2233 Richard Clayne Ketchum Richard Clayne Ketchum of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, in Hampton, Iowa. Memorial Services for Richard Ketchum will be 10:30 am, Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the 1st United Methodist Church; 619 Main St., Iowa Falls. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o: Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave. Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is helping the family with arrangements. Richard Clayne Ketchum was born August 17, 1923 in Rowan, Iowa to Shirley and Mildred [Duffy] Ketchum. He attended Alden Community School District, graduating in 1941. Richard married Isabelle Ruth Bailey on January 28, 1945 in Iowa Falls. To this union three sons were born: Roger, Dallas, and Mark Ketchum. Richard was in the tail end of World War II as a tank crewman being discharged in November of 1945. Richard went on to do many things, ending as a Loan Officer at the Production Credit Association [PCA] where he retired in 1985. During his life his favorite hobby was woodworking. Richard and Isabelle had a special fondness for Cedar Ridge and Scenic Living Communities friends and staffers. Richard Ketchum is survived by his three sons: Roger [Judy] Ketchum of Grimes, Iowa, Dallas [Peggy] Ketchum of Owatonna, Minnesota, and Mark [Alana] Ketchum of Eagle Grove, Iowa; four grandchildren: Jennifer Iregui, Jeffrey Ket- Richard Clayne Ketchum 1923 - 2015 Visitation: 1 hour prior to the service Funeral: Saturday, November 7 10:30 a.m. 1st United Methodist Church 619 Main St. Iowa Falls, Iowa Burial: Union Cemetery Iowa Falls, Iowa chum, Clayton Ketchum, and Alex Ketchum; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father: Shirley Ketchum; mother: Mildred Ketchum; wife: Isabelle Ketchum; and sister: Joan Reagan. Red Cross encourages blood donations to help ensure a sufficient supply throughout the holidays The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the holiday season. A seasonal decline in donations often occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors get busy with family gatherings and travel. However, patients don’t get a holiday vacation from needing lifesaving transfusions. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood Lorie Alwes remembers her father being called often to give blood – even on holidays. He had type O negative blood, the universal blood type. “One time it was in the middle of Thanksgiving dinner and off he went without hesitation,” she recalls. “He explained to us kids that his blood was used in emergency situations and could possibly save another life.” Years later, Alwes learned that she also has type O negative blood. She has since donated whenever needed and has encouraged her 17-year-old son to carry on the lifesaving family tradition that was so important to his grandfather. Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB. All those who come to donate Nov. 25-29 will get a Red Cross mixing spoon and celebrity chef recipe set, while supplies last. To make an appointment to donate blood, people can download the Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their predonation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a notfor-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. Thank You! Thank you one and all for the good wishes, cards and flowers on my 75th birthday. Special thanks to my sisiters for lining up the “good deed” day. Thanks again and now on with the second half of my life! Beth Menges Thank You The family of Ron Cayler would like to thank everyone for the cards, hugs, phone calls, food, memorials, love and continued support you’ve given us since his death. We are truly blessed to live in such a warm, caring community. Our sincere thank you to all of you. Jerrine Cayler Karen and Rick Ehmen Rhett and Reid Rob and Stacey Cayler Hannah and Lucas Page 8 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, November 5, 2015 www.clarionnewsonline.com Domestic Violence Shelter Benefits from Thirty-One Gifts Donation Hospice Helps Patients and Families Focus on Quality of Life Sara Ostrander, of Grand include counseling; safety planning; Junction, Iowa, is helping local victims of domestic violence feel supported and cared for with a November is National Hospice donation of 100 personal hygiene and Palliative Care Month, and kits to the Domestic/Sexual Assault Hospice of North Iowa (HNI) is Outreach Center (DSAOC) in Fort joining hospices across the country Dodge. to raise awareness about the highest Ostrander is a senior quality care for all people coping consultant with Thirty-One Gifts, with a life-limiting illness. one of the world’s largest direct “Every year, nearly 1.6 million sales organizations, who has a people living with a life-limiting philanthropic outreach called Thirtyillness receive care from hospice One Gives. and palliative care providers in She participated in a summer this country,” said Connie Bleile, sales incentive for Thirty-One’s Director, Hospice of North Iowa. 100,000+ independent sales “Annually, Hospice of North Iowa consultants throughout the U.S. As services approximately 800 patients one of the winning consultants who and families from a 10-county area. achieved sales goals during two sixHospice of North Iowa’s highlyweek periods, she was among 10 trained professionals ensures that women whose names were drawn patients and families find dignity, for special rewards. respect, and love during life’s most One of those rewards was difficult journey.” Connie Bleile that a domestic violence shelter in Hospice is not a place. Hospice care programs provide pain and medications related to the life- her community would receive a management, symptom control, threatening diagnosis so that patients donation of 100 Hope Kits in her psychosocial support, and spiritual can remain in their home safely. They name. The donation is being made care to patients and their families also offer a local inpatient unit for in support of Thirty-One’s Standing patients to receive short-term care Strong for Her campaign in honor when a cure is not possible. of Domestic Violence Awareness “I wish we had known about and respite care for the caregiver. hospice much sooner.” That’s There are several services Month in October. Thirty-One is something HNI colleagues hear patients and their families can take donating 1,000 Hope Kits to shelters from patients and families almost advantage of for months, including: nationwide this month. daily. Referring a person to hospice nursing care; education; personal The 100 Hope Kits Thirty-One care soon after a terminal diagnosis care to support the activities of has shipped to the shelter comprise greatly enhances the effectiveness daily living; volunteers to provide a Thirty-One travel bag embroidered of HNI’s team. With earlier caregiver relief, and music, massage with the word “Hope” and filled with essential hygiene supplies hospice involvement, families and and other therapies as needed. patients will benefit from education Anyone can make a referral to for women such as a toothbrush, about what to expect, and supports hospice – family, friends, or health shampoo, hairbrush, soap and a personalized note of encouragement provided will decrease the burden of care providers. Here’s how: • Calling the Hospice of North written by a Thirty-One Gifts sales the disease so patients and families Iowa office: 641-428-6208 or consultant. can have quality days and quality 1-800-297-4719 Thirty-One, in partnership with time. • Emailing us at: hospiceni@ World Vision, has assembled and HNI’s team is on-call 24/7 shipped thousands of Hope Kits to mercyhealth.com to assist families and medical women’s shelters in the past year. • Filling out the on-line professionals. They help patients referral form: FORM (www. DSAOC was selected by the and their families obtain medical National Network to End Domestic hospicenorthiowa.com) equipment along with supplies Violence, with whom Thirty-One worked to identify a local shelter in their network to receive the donation. DSAOC was formed in 1992 and is a crisis-based shelter servicing victims and survivors of Friday & Saturday • 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. • Admission $4.00 domestic violence, sexual assault, violent crimes and survivors of homicide victims. Their service We are available for private parties! • 218 1st St SW • 532-3686 area covers 20 counties. Services Hospice of North Iowa Makes More Meaningful Moments Possible Spinning Wheels transportation; basic needs; court advocacy; information, education and referrals; housing, job-seeking; and crisis intervention. All services are free and confidential. “We are so very thankful for this generous donation from ThirtyOne Gifts,” said DSAOC Executive Director Brenda McBride. “Many of our clients come to stay with us and have few possessions with them. A Thirty-One kit will be given to our clients shortly after they begin their journey at DSAOC. These kits contain basic necessities for our clients and are housed inside a durable zipper bag that our clients can keep and re-use. We feel very fortunate that Thirty-One has chosen our agency and our clients as recipients of this gift.” Ostrander has been a senior consultant with Thirty-One Gifts since 2013, offering home organization products, purses, totes, wallets, artisan jewelry and more at home parties. Part of the attraction of running her own direct sales business is the ability to give back through Thirty-One Gives. Since forming Thirty-One Gives in 2012, the company has donated more than $80 million in product and cash to support girls, women and families. “Thirty-One has been such a blessing for me and my family in many different ways, but the most rewarding thing is that we’ve been inspired to give back to our community,” said Ostrander. “Thirty-One has allowed me to do fundraisers and donate products and commission for some really great causes. My husband, daughter and I also have been able to spend 100 Hope Kits being made in the name of Sara Ostrander, of Grand Junction, IA, to the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center (DSAOC) in Fort Dodge, which serves 20 counties in Iowa including Wright County. This is being done in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this month. time volunteering with a Thirty-One Gives partner, the Ronald McDonald House, making meals and spending time with the families who use the facility. It’s so fulfilling to know that we can difference. Ostrander helped assemble the Hope Kits being shipped to the center while she attended ThirtyOne’s national conference this summer, not knowing they would one day be sent to her local shelter. “I was privileged to be able to help build these Hope Kits,” she says. “Not only did we help assemble the kits, but we were able to write someone a note of encouragement, and that was very powerful. I remember thinking I hoped whoever gets them and whatever their situation may be, that Wright County Annual Awards Day Sunday, November 15, 2015 The Wright County Annual Awards Day Program will be Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School cafetorium. The community is invited to support the Wright County 4-H Awards Day Banquet. Wright County 4-H Clubs will be serving a meal from 12 noon until 1 p.m. menu featuring beef burgers, beans, chips, bars, and lemonade, with a freewill donation. All dollars raised will go towards the 4-H youth camps/trips in support. The public is invited to share in the Wright County 4-H program recognition for 4-H’ers, leaders and volunteers. Awards will be given to junior, intermediate and senior 4-H’ers who has demonstrated outstanding work in a specific project area. 4-H leaders and volunteers will be recognized for their years of service to the Wright County 4-H Program. Make plans to attend the 2015 4-H Awards Day on November 15th. Get all your news online: www.clarionnewsonline.com they know someone out there really does care about them. I had no idea they would be coming to impact an area so close to me! My hope is that these kits will bring a little strength and courage to women who need it the most.” As part of her prize for winning the sales contest, Ostrander also visited Thirty-One’s headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, where she got to tour, meet company officials and go on a free shopping spree in their warehouse. To access services or get more information, contact the center at 1-888-356-2006 or (515) 955- 2273. North Iowa Coin and Stamp Show November 8 in Clear Lake Iowa The family-friendly North Iowa Coin & Stamp Show is Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 at the Best Western Holiday Lodge on Hwy 18 in Clear Lake. Sponsored by the Southern Minnesota Coin & Stamp Club Association, the annual, free admission event will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The venue is wheelchair accessible. A dozen dealers will buy, sell and trade. There will be free, no obligation appraisals. Expect 20 tables of U. S. coins, currency, foreign coins, tokens, gold, silver, stamps, collectibles, supplies and more. Merchandise will be in all price ranges. Veteran and beginning collectors are welcome. Youngsters accompanied by parents are welcome. For more information, call Jerry Swanson at 507-289-5099. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DRS. KELCH & STILLMAN DIRECTORY Dentists New patients welcome! 532-3343 303 North Main St. Clarion, IA. s 5 Chalk Talk • commercial printing • copy machine • office supplies • wedding invitations 108 North Main • Clarion 515.532.9151 • Well Systems • Water Conditioning • Plumbing • Backhoe/Trenching • Sewer systems Saturdays 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Office: 641-866-6866 Toll Free: 1-877-MORTS-INC (1-877-667-8746) Estlund Heating and Air Conditioning 515-832-2770 • Lennox Dealer • Quality Service • Geo-Thermal Call us to advertise 515-532-2871 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 BURTON E. TRACY & CO. P.C. Certified Public Accountant 902 Central Ave. E. Clarion Phone: 515-532-6681 Fax: 515-532-2405 Call us to advertise 515-532-2871 MORIARTY DENTAL GROUP, PLC Leo E. Moriarty, DDS Available Wednesday or by appointment 222 North Main St.• Clarion 515-532-2564 (515) 532-2157 Now accepting new patients! andrew@ad-techsolutions.com Drs. Snively TIMOTHY M. ANDERSON & Gildner, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW Optometrists Mon-Wed-Thurs 8-5 Tuesday 8-6 Friday 8-Noon 219 N. Main • Clarion 515-532-3630 Call us to advertise 515-532-2871 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 www.clarionnewsonline.com Thursday, November 5, 2015 • The Wright County Monitor Page 9 Classifieds Notices FOR RENT FOR SALE: TOPPERS Buy factory direct. Uni-Cover - 641-843-3698 (Britt) tfc For Rent: House in Clarion. Year lease, no smoking, no pets. Applications available at Brigger Motors 821 Central Ave E. Clarion 515-532-3665 NOTICE: Garage door sales, service and repairs. Farm, home and commercial garage doors and operators. For prompt service, phone Mike Sampson in Kanawha at 641-7623330 tfc FOR SALE FULL TIME C.N.A. 2-10 p.m. Includes every other weekend. Contact Jean Hoveland DON MEDICAL HELP WANTED FITNESS TECH/SECRETARY: PRN position at Wright Medical Wellness Center, Belmond and Clarion therapy departments. Position will require flexibility and includes days, nights and some weekends. Basic office skills, customer service, computer skills, personal demeanor and dependability required. MEDICAL CODER/REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST: Full-time position in Belmond and Clarion. Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Experience in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding. Requires excellent communication with medical staff and other departments within the hospital. Preferred candidate will need RHIT, CCS, CPC or RHIA credentials. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: Full-time night position in Clarion and Belmond. This position is 7:00 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. 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 515-532-9303 to receive an application by mail. All positions are subject to criminal/dependent adult abuse background checks, pre-employment physical and drug testing. Belmond - 403 1 St. SE st 866-643-2622 Specializing in You WWW.IOWASPECIALTYHOSPITAL.COM Kanawha Community Home 641-762-3302 130 West 6th St • Kanawha IA 50447 EOE FOR SALE 1 • 36” entrance door and frame • $50. 7 • 36” interior wood doors and frames • $25 each. 19 • 4’ four-bulb, fluorescent light fixtures • $25 each. 2 • 10’ heavy duty storage shelving units • $100 each. 1 • 3’ Oak cabinet unit base with overhead cupboards • $100 Please call (515) 408-3261 Clarion - 1316 S. Main St. 866-426-4188 Are you highly motivated, skilled, and looking for a positive and friendly work environment? Then now’s the time to check out Open pOsitiOn Quality COntrOl speCialists What are you waiting for? Apply online today! Centrum Valley Farms is hiring two Quality Control Specialists. The position will be responsible for ensuring the Plant is following all regulations as outlined by Federal and State guidelines and company policies. This position will work directly with the Plant Manager, Quality Control Supervisor, and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure the Plant is producing, operating, and complying with the above listed agencies. This is a full-time; hourly position. Full Benefits package after 60 days and 401K Retirement Plan after one year of employment. If you are interested in joining our team come and apply in person: 100 Central Ave East; Clarion, IA Mon. to Fri. 8 am to 4:30 pm Questions—Call (515) 532-2240 Resume can be mail to the following: Attn: Human Resources PO Box 538; Clarion, IA 50525 Email: employment@centrumvalley.com Equal Opportunity Employer www.centrumvalleyfarms.com Hagie Manufacturing Company. NOW HIRING—Welders, Weld Helper, Over the Road Trucker, PT CDL Drivers Visit hagiecareers.com to view all openings Hagie Manufacturing Company 721 Central Ave. West Clarion, Iowa 50525 515-532-2861 Email: csherwood@hagie.com Sow Farm Technician This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care. 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. FOR SALE: Condo, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, attached single stall garage, new siding, new roof. Appliances included. 208 First Street NE Clarion, IA. 515-825-8784 TFC 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 install windows and doors in front. 347 E Main st, Belmond. 641-512-0352 TFC Help Wanted Immediate Rest Area Attendant Opening in Dows,Iowa. Duties include but are not limited to, restroom cleaning, snow removal in winter as needed, and regular cleaning duties. Must have valid ID, reliable transportation, pass background check. Call 712-252-4931 for more information. FOR RENT: KANAWHA APTS. 2BR/1BA $450. 1BR/1BA $375. Updated Property, New Appliances, Onsite Laundry. Landlord Pays Water and Sewer. CALL AL 641-4947965 tfc HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: PRECISION MANURE APPLICATION INC. is looking for CDL Drivers. Call Adam Jackson, 515321-8021 or Cory Jackson, 641373-2886 if interested. Week 42-46 HELP WANTED: Company Drivers Wanted Oberg Freight Company GOOD STEADY FREIGHT EXCELLENT HOME TIME CONSISTANT REGIONAL MILES NO TOUCH VAN FREIGHT ASK US ABOUT OUR SIGN ON BONUS Contact: Oberg Freight Company Fort Dodge, IA 515-955-3592ext 2 www.obergfreight.com Clarion Mini Storage Various sizes available Ph: 515-602-6855 leave message or Cell: 515-293-0236 THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or which might otherwise violate the law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you who ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised. Now Hiring • LPN or RN: New starting wages, weekend packages available, ask about our sign-on bonus • Certified Nursing Assistant • Universal Worker: Belle Haven Independent & Assisted Living • Evening Dietary Cook We offer: New starting wage for CNA, annual merit increases, advancement opportunities, tuition assistance and much more. We strive to provide the best possible work environment for our staff. Apply in person or contact Tracy Quinones, tquinones@ abcmcorp.com. ABCM Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Wright County is accepting applications for an Information Technology Administrator The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history. This posiTion offers: • All necessary training and certifications • Base salary starting at $28,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • All technicians earn $31,000 after only one year entry-level • Eligibility to apply for the Manager base salary In Training program after six months employment aFter 1 year • Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus! $28,000 $31,000 apply online at apply.iowaselect.com, call 641-648-4479 or stop by 811 South Oak Street in Iowa Falls to complete an application. BOAR STUD TECHNICIAN Iowa Select Farms has an opening for a full-time, reliable, motivated boar stud technician. This position is located near Dows, Iowa and the selected candidate will collaborate with other team members to provide animal care, collect semen, conduct laboratory work and help with overall upkeep of the farm. Ability to lift 40 lbs and step over 4-ft. gates. This position offers: • All necessary training and certifications • Eligibility to apply for the Manager In Training program after six months employment • Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus! Apply online at www.iowaselect.com, call Allyson at 641-316-3251 or stop by 811 South Oak St. in Iowa Falls to complete an application. Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer. Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee, coordinate and manage the Information Technology services for Wright County. This role will directly impact the productivity of the County and its employees through cost-effective implementation of new and existing technology. This individual will have the unique opportunity to work with all departments within the county to ensure the best possible measures are being taken to meet and exceed their technology demands. Applicants must possess the following qualifications: • Experience in managing and maintaining IBM I (AS400) and Microsoft Active Directory based server environment • Work independently with little or no supervision. • Candidate must be reliable, responsible and dependable with the ability to work under pressure to meet time constraints and deadlines. • This position requires that confidentiality and demonstration of a high level of integrity is maintained. Associate’s degree in Networking, Computer Science, or a related field; or a minimum of 5-7 years related on-the-job experience. Starting salary will be in the range of $35,000-$50,000 negotiable based upon prior experience. Background and criminal checks will be required. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or handicap is prohibited. Wright County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants should send their information to: Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor PO Box 147 • Clarion, IA 50525 auditor@co.wright.ia.us Page 10 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, November 5, 2015 :HG7KXUV1RY MID AMERICA MARKETPLACE www.clarionnewsonline.com %XIIDOR &HQWHU 7ULEXQH %XWOHU &RXQW\ 7ULEXQH-RXUQDO &ODUNVYLOOH 6WDU 7KH &RQUDG 5HFRUG (DJOH *URYH (DJOH .DQDZDKD 5HSRUWHU 7KH /HDGHU *UXQG\ 5HJLVWHU +DPSWRQ &KURQLFOH 3LRQHHU (QWHUSULVH 7KH 6KHIILHOG 3UHVV :ULJKW &RXQW\ 0RQLWRU (OGRUD +HUDOG/HGJHU HELP WANTED- HEALTH CARE RN’s up to $45/hr LPN’s up to $37.50/hr CNA’s up to $22.50/hr Free gas/weekly pay $2000 Bonus AACO Nursing Agency 1-800656-4414 Ext. 12 (INCN) HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER QLF Transportation – Class A CDL Drivers/ Tankers. Great Pay, Home Weekends, and %HQH¿WV3RWHQWLDORISOXVSHU\HDU Contact Tony 608-935-0915 Ext 16 www.qlf. com (INCN) Butler Transport Your Partner in Excellence. CDL Class A Drivers Needed. 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Grammy Award® winner Chip Davis will direct and co-produce Tour performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. The show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller and dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. In addition to being a holiday tradition for many families, the ASK ABOUT OUR WHOLEHOUSE KINETICO WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM Clarion Super Foods doing their part During October, Clarion Super Foods sold pink ribbon support cards for a $1 donation. The store matched what was sold, raising a total of $401 from the cards and additional donations for Drink for Pink. Super Foods would like to thank Urness Hardware for donating the pink paint. CALL 1-800-HEY-MORT 439-6678 www.mortsonline.com Boy Scouts Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour regularly attracts repeat attendance from multi-generational guests and is one of the longest running tours in the music industry. Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 40 million albums, 28 million in the Christmas genre. Their holiday albums have become synonymous with Christmas and consistently occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year. With 19 gold, 8 multi-platinum and 4 platinum-certified records, Chip Davis is among an elite group of artists that include U2, Jay-Z, and The Beach Boys with such certifications. About Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller From his longtime home in Omaha, Neb., Mannheim Steamroller creator Chip Davis makes innovative music inspired by the sounds of another age. This former teacher and jingle writer founded the music industry’s largest independent recording label, American Gramaphone, in 1974 when industry executives said Davis’ innovative 18th century instrumental rock sound would never sell. In addition to a Grammy Award, Davis is largely credited with establishing the New Age music category that revolutionized the making and marketing of holiday music. His first Christmas album was released in 1984; the album’s success made Christmas records a “must do” for all music artists. With more than 40 million total records sold including 28 million Christmas albums, Mannheim Steamroller founder Chip Davis is the #1-selling Christmas artist of all time. Davis, one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the music industry, offers a rich array of lifestyle products on www.mannheimsteamroller. com including hot chocolate, food, apparel and novelty items. His latest achievement is creating a cutting edge psychoacoustic technology that is being used in major medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic and is also being studied by NASA for potential use in space. For tickets to the show, call the NIACC Box Office at 1-888-4664222, extension 4188. Tickets may also be purchased online at www. niacc.edu/boxoffice. Platinum sponsors for the 20152016 Performing Arts and Leadership Series include Samuel & Patricia Congello, Globe Gazette, Elizabeth Muse Norris Foundation, Iowa Arts Council, Mason City Clinic, Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Principal Financial Group, Sukup, and Teamquest. Gold sponsors include Dr. Dave and Cathy Beck, Richard Dean Families, First Citizens National Bank, First State Bank Belmond, Furniture/Mattress Outlet, Dean Genth & Dr. Gary Swenson, Henkel Construction Company, Historic Park Inn, Holiday Inn Express, KIMT, KGLO, North Iowa Eye Clinic P.C., North Iowa Broadcasting, Petro Blend, Stratford Foundation, and Visit Mason City. Iowa STEM Council announces 2016 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award Nominations now open for K-12 STEM teachers in Iowa The Iowa Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council, in partnership with Kemin Industries, launches the second year of the I.O.W.A STEM Teacher Award with a call for nominations of Iowa’s best K-12 STEM educators in the state. “A priority of the STEM Council is to increase student’s interest in STEM subjects by creating classroom environments that foster high levels of achievement while actively engaging businesses to support this work,” said Lt. Gov. 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The six teachers selected will each receive $1,500, with an additional $1,500 designated for use in their classroom. Anyone can nominate a teacher by visiting stemaward.fluidreview. com through December 11. Once nominated, teachers may complete an application to be reviewed by a panel of judges who will select the six award recipients. Honorees will be announced in April 2016. Dad’s Belgium Waffle Breakfast Sunday, November 8 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. C-G-D High School Tickets $7.00 pre-sale or at the door All you can eat waffles, sausage, syrups, coffee, juice or milk 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. Mildred Adaline Clemenson $42 Mildred “Millie” Adaline Clemenson was found brutally slain on Nov. 11, 1998 inside her rural Kensett mobile home. An autopsy indicated Clemenson died from blunt force trauma to the head and had been dead for two days before family members reported her death to authorities, despite the fact she had a plane ticket to fly to Arizona on Nov. 10. On the day of her death, she’d allegedly gone to the bank to cash in a large bond. Clemenson’s only child, adopted daughter Marcia Patton, had moved her family into the main home and moved Clemenson into the mobile home next to the farmhouse the year prior to Clemenson’s death. Clemenson had just recently become the executor of the estate for her late stepmother. Upon Clemenson’s death, Patton immediately assumed the position as executor. Clemenson’s death “made her adopted daughter a millionaire,” a family member told Iowa Cold Cases. Mildred Adaline Clemenson | Age: 81 Died: November 9, 1998 Hometown: Kensett Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org. Investigators ask anyone with information about Mildred Clemenson’s unsolved murder to contact the Iowa DCI at 515-725-6010. www.clarionnewsonline.com Thursday, November 5, 2015 • The Wright County Monitor Page 13 Coach Hansch releases final Cowboy football stats Kenzie Alberts is shown running at the State Cross Country Meet on Saturday at Lakeside Golf Course. The senior finished 33rd in Class 2A with a 20:31.9 finish time. Paige Holub of Monticello was the 2A champion with 18:54.7. Cascade won the team title with 76 points, followed by Monticello with 84 and South Winneshiek with 90. “It was one of her best times of the season, and it was a great way to end our year and her high school career,” said head coach Missy Springsteen-Haupt. (Photo by Kristi Nixon-Hampton Chronicle) Iowa Energy Center creates statewide energy education programs Over the past few months, the Iowa Energy Center has launched a set of pilot projects that aim to create statewide energy education programming at the K-12 and community college levels. Through these pilots the Energy Center is working with Iowa elementary schools, community colleges, universities, nonprofits and others to test ways to provide qualified energy education content to students and adult learners across the state. Six pilot projects have thus far been funded by the Energy Center. They include the development of online K-12 curricula about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the connection between energy and agriculture. Other programs incorporate hands-on experience in building energy auditing and renewable energy options. All material is being designed and reviewed to meet Iowa education standards. At the community college level, an Energy Center-sponsored pilot is creating online energy courses that can be shared among Iowa colleges. A second project is training college instructors on the latest efficientbuilding standards. The experience gained from the pilots will be used to establish a new Energy Center grant program. The program would fund Iowa groups wanting to do more innovative energy education projects with statewide reach. The new grant program is expected to launch in the spring of 2016. For more information, please visit our website: iowaenergycenter. org or contact Leigh Nelson, Communications Coordinator. for 479 total yards and a 34.2-yard average. Rapp made 11 kicks for 359 yards and a 32.6-yard average. Braun made eight kicks for 314 yards and a 39.2-yard average. Sergio Aragon made two kicks for 68 yards and a 34-yard average. Harker booted 22 punts for a 31.0-yard average, with 55 yards his longest effort. Braun made six punts for a 25.5-yard average. There were no PAT’s or field goals for the year. Pogge returned nine kicks for 252 total yards and a 28.0-yard average. Rivera returned 14 kicks for 223 yards and a 15.9yard average. Vasquez returned eight kicks for 140 yards and a 17.5yard average. Braun returned five kicks for 96 yards and a 19.2-yard average. Hamilton returned seven kicks for 86 yards and a 12.3-yard average. Abbas returned four kicks for 66 yards and a 12.3-yard average. Rapp returned two kicks for 61 yards Charlie Campbell of Clarion was the sectional PPK champion and a 30.5-yard average. Littlejohn following competition on October 24 in Mason City. The seven returned one kick for 23 yards, year old had a total distance of 146’ 7”. He qualified for it after Machuca one kick for nine yards, taking the local competition earlier. His parents are waiting now Harker two kicks for four yards and to see if he’ll move on to the team championships at an NFL game. Tegtmeyer one kick for one yard. (Submitted photo). Braun made three punt returns for an 8.3-yard average, and Rivera three for an 8.0-yard average. The team had 222 solo tackles and 173 tackle assists for a total of 395 tackles. There were 25 solo tackles The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows JV One of the team’s goals, due to our for loss, eight assists for loss, eight volleyball team, coached by Cara high numbers, was to have a motivasolo sacks and one sack assist. Solo Odland, has completed their season tional bench with a positive attitude tackle leaders were Pogge and Harker with an overall match record of 6-8- and everyone always ready to go with 26 each, Fregoso with 24, Will 1. Their set record was 14-18. In in. I thought the girls did very well Weidemann with 20, Tegtmeyer with conference matches only, they were with this. Another goal that I thought 18, Rivera, Braun and Rapp all with 4-3 with a 9-7 set record. we really improved on throughout 15 each, Littlejohn with 13, Trent “After winning our first match of the year was to speed up our ofMcAtee with 12, Abbas and Vasquez the season, we ran into some tough fense by running offensive plays. with seven each, Caleb Striegel JV teams,” said coach Odland. “I This challenged our communication, with six, Mike Schaffer with four, am very proud of how the girls kept and when it was successful it really Max Weidemann, Mason Rector, working hard and stayed positive to sparked the team. I really enjoyed Hamilton, Ben Powers, Carrillo and end the season on a four-match win working with this group of girls. Machuca all with two each, Zach streak. We had a lot of girls on the They have a passion for the game, Leist and Haechler with one each. JV team, and I couldn’t be happier respect their teammates and most Tackle assists leaders were Pogge with how they responded to the situ- importantly represent C-G-D with with 26, Littlejohn with 17.5, Fregoso ation and came to practice every day class.” and W. Weidemann with 16.5 each, to work hard and enjoy the process. Abbas with 15.5, Tegtmeyer with 12, Harker with 11.5, McAtee and Striegel with nine each, Rivera with 8.5, Vasquez with eight, Braun with 6.5, Rapp with 4.5, M. Weidemann with three, Rector and Hamilton with two each, Schaffer and Powers with 1.5 each and Carrillo, Machuca, Leist and Seth Pille with 0.5 each. Ranked by total tackles, the order looks like this: Pogge 52.0, Fregoso 40.5, Harker 37.5, W.Weidemann 36.5, Littlejohn 30.5, Tegtmeyer 30.0, Rivera 23.5, Abbas 22.5, Braun 21.5, McAtee 21.0, Rapp 19.5, Vasquez 15.0, Striegel 15.0, Schaffer 5.5, M.Weidemann 5.0, Rector 4.0, Hamilton 4.0, Powers 3.5, Carrillo 2.5, Machuca 2.5, Leist 1.5, Haechler 1.0 and Pille 0.5. Will Weidemann made six solo tackles for a loss, followed by Fregoso, Harker and Abbas all with Check us out..... 220 N. Main • Clarion three each and Pogge, Littlejohn and Rapp all with two each. 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Gloria Wiemann Beef for Sale All Natural, Hormone and Antibiotic Free Tickets for 3D 12 & Under: $3; Adults: $5 Tickets for 2D 12 & Under: $2; Adults: $4 Available by the • Piece • 1/4 • 1/2 • Whole Can place order by phone and pick up at store. 608.574.1950 • 515.571.3791 Kayleigh’s Kows, LLC Chuck & Lorissa Groom • 2847 Hwy 3, Rowan, IA By Les Houser Head coach Paul Hansch has released his 2015 team’s final stats, with the team finishing 1-8 overall with an 0-6 record in Class 2A, District 2. The team compiled 2,089 rushing yards on 418 attempts with 18 touchdowns. The longest of those was for 75 yards by Zach Pogge. Pogge gained 868 yards on 145 carries for a 6.0-yard average. He scored 10 touchdowns. Kainan Braun gained 444 yards on 97 carries for a 4.6-yard average. He scored three touchdowns. Reymundo Vasquez gained 248 yards on 64 carries for a 3.9-yard average. He scored three touchdowns. Tanner Abbas gained 223 yards on 40 carries for a 5.6-yard average. He scored one touchdown. Will Weidemann had 125 yards on 24 carries for a 5.2-yard average. Among the rest of the team, Jarrod Littlejohn gained 51 yards (5.7-yard average), Jesse Carillo 43 yards (21.5-yard average), Bryce Hamilton 41 yards (3.2-yard average) and a touchdown, Nathan Rapp 26 yards and Israel Rivera 20 yards. Braun was 44 of 103 in passing for 916 yards (20.8-yards per completion) and eight touchdowns. He was picked off nine times, and finished with a 125.6 QB rating. Vasquez was one of six for nine yards, and Rapp one of two for three yards, in backup roles. Chase Harker caught 26 passes for 527 yards for a 20.3-yard average and five touchdowns. Rivera caught 13 passes for 333 yards for a 25.6yard average and two touchdowns (with the season’s longest at 77 yards). Bryce Tegtmeyer caught one pass for 33 yards, Abbas two passes for 17 yards, Vasquez two passes for 11 yards and Littlejohn one pass for eight yards and a touchdown. The top five in total offense, rushing and receiving combined, were: Pogge with 867 yards, Harker with 544 yards, Braun with 444 yards, Rivera with 353 yards and Vasquez with 259 yards. The top three in total offense, rushing and passing combined, were: Braun with 1,360, Pogge with 868 and Vasquez with 257. The top eight in total scoring were: Pogge with 80 points, Harker with 34 points, Vasquez with 20 points, Braun with 18 points, Rivera with 16 points, Abbas with eight points and both Littlejohn and Hamilton with six points each. 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WEBSTER CITY OFFICE: 515-832-3435 Page 14 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, November 5, 2015 www.clarionnewsonline.com Dows Area News The Clarion Wire By Karen Weld ** Next Texas Jam in Dows is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Community Center. Bring a snack and join the fun. ** Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School Vocal Music Department proudly presents “CINDERELLA” on Friday - Saturday, Nov. 6 & 7 at 7 p.m. - CGD High School Gym. Tickets: $7 for adults; $5 for students. Passes can’t be honored. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door. ** Lake Cornelia Improvement Association Fall Mixer - Hayride & Game Night plus Shirley Stevens Retirement Party from the Lake Board is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 6 p.m. Meal for $10; to be held at the Lake Cornelia Enclosed Shelter. ** Immanuel Lutheran Church, near the intersection of Hwys 69 & 3, is hosting its annual SOUP SUPPER and BAKE SALE on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. Chili, cheesy potato, and chicken noodle soup (with homemade noodles) will be served along with dinner rolls, salad, bars, coffee & water. ** Clarion Boy Scouts, pack 1047, Dad’s Belgium Waffle Breakfast, Sunday Nov. 8, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. @ high school, $7 tickets, presale available, questions contact elindaman@clargold.org . All you can eat waffles, sausage, flavored syrups and beverages. ** Dows United Methodist Church hosts a Turkey Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Dows Community Center. Serving from 11 am to 1 pm.; building is handicap accessible. Adults -$10, K-12 years -$4, and pre-school and younger- free. Carry-outs available. ** CGD HS Band is selling Butter Braids as a fundraiser for its 2016 Chicago trip to Chicago; pastries: chocolate, apple, blueberry, cherry, cinnamon, raspberry, & strawberry. Orders taken until November 11, with deliveries on November 20th. Order from any CGD High School Band Member or Director Kent Wesselink, kwesselink@clargold. org or 1-515-293-0653. ** Annual ‘Rowan Gospel Fest’ sponsored by The Rowan Historical Society is Sunday, Nov. 8 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. @ United Church of Rowan. Soup Supper downstairs in Fellowship Hall following the music, both events are freewill offering. ** Veterans Day will be celebrated with a program on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the C-G-D High School, beginning at 10 a.m. A special invitation is extended to veterans and their families. Included in the program is a portion of videos taped of 14 veterans of World War II still residing in our school district. Free will donation lunch served by Dows’ Wholly Smoke BBQ (If you are staying for the meal, RSVP to 1-515-532-3423 - school district office, option #4 to help with meal planning). ** United Church of Rowan Annual Supper & Bazaar. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Supper from 5 - 6:30 p.m.; auction at 7 p.m. Supper of Scalloped Chicken and Maidrites, Adults - $7; Children under 12 - $3. ** “Dedication of Freedom Rock” is set for Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Veteran’s Day Event in Dows, begins at 6 pm with a short dedication at the beautifully painted Freedom Rock on east end of main street. Program continues at the Community Building. (It will also be broadcast on KLMJ radio - 104.9 FM or download the app radioonthego and listen from anywhere in the world.) ** Chamber Ribbon Cutting for State Farm Insurance Agent Holly Narber at her Clarion office, 114 First Street S.W. on Thursday, Nov. 12 plus open house from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ** ‘Spirit of Giving’ program is gearing up for another year. Mark your calendars, Christmas Trees will be up at the Clarion Public Library & the ER entrance at Iowa Specialty Hospital as of November 15. Trees will contain the names of local needy children for whom you can purchase a gift. Monetary donations will also be accepted. ** Wright County 4-H Awards Day will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 12 noon in the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School cafeteria. The day will start with a free will donation of lunch and the Awards program will begin at 1 pm with an ice cream social to close out the day. ** Clarion’s ISH Clarion Auxiliary hosts 4th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale on THURSDAY , Nov. 19 at 11 am outside, hallway near Wildflower Café. Select from: Apple, Strawberry Rhubarb , Peach, Blueberry and Cherry. Come early for the best selection (fresh frozen); $11 per pie. No orders taken. ** First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance are hosting Dows United Methodist Church is hosting a turkey dinner at the Dows Community Center on Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Adults • $10, K-12 years old • $4, and Pre-school and younger • free. For free local delivery call 515-852-4327 Sat. Nov. 7 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm or Sun. Nov. 8 before 9:00 am. Carry-outs are available. their 3rd Annual Food Drive during the month of November. Make a difference for local families and donate during the month of November; drop items off at the Clarion office. All items will be donated to Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc and will stay in Wright County. ** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at the Clarion Theatre is “Goosebumps” (2D/3D) rated PG; from Friday, Nov. 6 - Sunday, Nov. 8 & on Wednesday, Nov. 5, plus Sunday matinee, Nov. 8 @ 2:30 p.m.. For current shows, more information or to view previews, go to www.clariontheatre. com ; phone 1-515-602-6606. ** FOCU$ ON BU$INE$$: Edward Jones is having their annual Open House Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 108 Central Ave E. Come help celebrate Mike Auderer’s first year in business. Lot’s of food, fun, door prizes. Bring the whole family. School Menus Thursday, Nov. 5 •Breakfast: Sausage biscuit sandwich, fruit. •Lunch: Hamburger, French fries, tomato, cucumber, applesauce. Friday, Nov. 6 •Breakfast: Cereal or yogurt, granola bar, fruit. •Lunch: Corn dogs, baked beans, baby carrots, cauliflower, melon, Jell-O. Monday, Nov. 9 •Breakfast: PB&J or mini-bagel, fruit. •Lunch: Chicken sandwich, green beans, tomato, broccoli, pear, 9-12: cole slaw. Tuesday, Nov. 10 •Breakfast: Bacon scramble pizza, fruit. •Lunch: Soft shell tacos, salsa, refried beans, pineapple, cookie. Wednesday, Nov. 11 •Breakfast: Cereal or yogurt, toast, fruit. •Lunch: Shrimp shapes, mashed potatoes, celery, baby carrots, apple, cinnamon breadsticks, 9-12: yogurt dip. Yard and Garden: Get the Most out of Amaryllis for the Holidays By Richard Jauron, Greg Wallace Believe it or not, the holiday season is just around the corner. One of the best parts of any good holiday celebration is beautiful holiday plants, including the spectacular amaryllis. What is the best way to ensure it will bloom for Christmas, and can it be saved afterward? Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists on how to handle amaryllis this holiday season. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@ iastate.edu. When should I plant an amaryllis bulb to have it in bloom at Christmas? An amaryllis bulb usually blooms about six to eight weeks after planting. Plant the amaryllis bulb in earlier for spectacular blooms at Christmas. To increase the odds of having an amaryllis in bloom at Christmas, pot up one amaryllis bulb in early November and a second one several days later. How do I pot up an amaryllis bulb? Amaryllis bulbs can be purchased pre-planted in pots or unplanted. When purchasing unplanted amaryllis bulbs, select large, solid bulbs. The largest bulbs often produce two flower stalks. Gardeners can choose from single-flowering, double-flowering and miniature cultivars. Flower colors include red, pink, orange, salmon, white and bicolors. When planting an amaryllis bulb, select a pot that is approximately 1 to 2 inches wider than the diameter of the bulb. The container may be clay, ceramic or plastic, but should have drainage holes in the bottom. Plant the bulb in a well-drained potting soil. Add a small amount of potting soil in the bottom of the pot. Center the bulb in the middle of the pot. Then add additional potting soil, firming it around the roots and bulb. When finished potting, the upper one-half of the bulb should remain above the soil surface. Also, leave about 1 inch between the soil surface and the pot’s rim. Then water well and place in a warm (70 to 75 degree Fahrenheit) location. Check the pot before watering a pre-planted amaryllis bulb. If the container doesn’t have drainage holes, remove the bulb and replant it in a pot with drainage holes. Water well. After the initial watering, allow the soil to dry somewhat before watering again. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. When growth appears, move the plant to a sunny window and apply a dilute fertilizer solution every two to four weeks. During flower stalk elongation, turn the pot each day to keep the flower stalk growing straight. Flower stalks that lean badly will need to be staked. When the amaryllis begins to bloom, move the plant to a slightly cooler (65 to 70 F) location that doesn’t receive direct sun to prolong the life of the flowers. What should I do with my amaryllis after it’s done blooming? Some individuals discard their amaryllis after it’s done blooming. However, if given proper care, it’s possible to save the amaryllis and force it to flower again next winter. Proper cultural practices must be followed to successfully grow and reflower amaryllis bulbs. After the flowers fade, cut off the flower stalk with a sharp knife. Make the cut 1 to 2 inches above the bulb. Don’t damage the foliage. For the bulb to bloom again next season, the plant must replenish its depleted food reserves. The strap-like leaves manufacture food for the plant. Place the plant in a sunny window and water when the soil surface is nearly dry. Fertilize every two to four weeks with a dilute fertilizer solution. The amaryllis can be moved outdoors in late May. Harden or acclimate the plant to the outdoors by initially placing it in a shady, protected area. After two or three days, gradually expose the amaryllis to longer periods of direct sun. The amaryllis should be properly hardened in seven to 10 days. Once hardened, select a site in partial to full sun. Dig a hole and set the pot into the ground. Outdoors, continue to water the plant during dry weather. Also, continue to fertilize the amaryllis once or twice a month through July. Bring the plant indoors in mid-September. Plants left indoors should be kept in a sunny window. To bloom, amaryllis bulbs must be exposed to temperatures of 50 to 55 F for a minimum of eight to 10 weeks. This can be accomplished by inducing the plant to go dormant and then storing the dormant bulb at a temperature of 50 to 55 F. To induce dormancy, place the plant in a cool, semi-dark location in late September and withhold water. Cut off the foliage when the leaves turn brown. Then place the dormant bulb in a 50 to 55 F location for at least eight to 10 weeks. After the cool requirement has been met, start the growth cycle again by watering the bulb and placing it in a well-lit, 70 to 75 F location. Keep the potting soil moist, but not wet, until growth appears. The other option is to place the plant in a well-lit, 50 to 55 F location in fall. Maintain the amaryllis as a green plant from fall to mid-winter. After the cool requirement has been met, move the plant to a warmer (70 to 75 F) location. Aspen Tree service Tree removal & Trimming professional Work and Best prices Guaranteed! Free estimates. 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Commercial • Eagle Grove • 448-3944 www.lawsonauto.com www.clarionnewsonline.com November 5, 2015 The Wright County Monitor • Page 15 Dows Area News Halloween in Dows The trick-or-treaters were in full force last Friday night, as Dows held the annual tradition, followed by a Halloween party, sponsored by Dows Commercial Club, Harmony Club and Kensington Club at the Dows Legion. The weather was warm enough that trick-or-treaters didn’t have to wear heavy coats, and they all seemed to be having a good time in their costumes. From the Korner By Marillyn Korth Today we had All Saints service at church where we remember the loved ones we have lost in the past year. We had a nice crowd. The Worden family were at church also as they were having Leonard’s committal service after church. What a beautiful day. Leslie Marlyn came up and came to dinner with Jon and E and Marlea and our precious Lilyanne. I managed to get dinner all by myself, but I started on Wednesday. Ha! The extra hour helped a lot. I must enjoy it, as it won’t be long till we will be springing ahead .. I have been watching the birds around here. These birds are black and not too big, but there are hundreds of them. They swoop down and land on the grass covering the lawn and sing their merry song and then they move around in groups until they get an order to fly into a tree. This goes on for a long time. I wish I knew what they were up to. It is fascinating to watch them. Yes, I know. It wouldn’t take me so long to get dinner if I would quit watching the birds. Now that I am 80, I take a little more time to reflect on birds, interesting articles in the paper and people. I am going to tell you about a little friend of mine who has become such an inspiration to me. I am not going to tell you his name and many will know whom I am talking about, but his name is not important to this story. He is a youngster, but has wisdom and courage beyond his years. He has a wicked sense of humor and uses it to make those around him feel better. He has an illness, but one doesn’t think of that as you visit with him. Things don’t always go well with him but he has a loving family and they love and support him. So do many people who come in contact with him. Sometimes he has to spend time in the hospital, but he takes it in stride and really does what he has to, so that stay is bearable for everyone. As we head into this season of Thanksgiving, I feel fortunate to know this wonderful individual. I feel the touch of God when I hear of the heroic attitude this boy has. He is a marvel and a real life hero to me. I know you all know someone like this and I urge you to think good thoughts of them and be thankful that there are such people in this world. Dows Community Calendar Wednesday, Nov. 4 •Preschool story time at the Dows Library, 9:15-10 a.m. Contact the library with questions. Friday, Nov. 6 •Texas Style Jam at the DCCC from 6-9 p.m. Bring snacks to share. Sunday, Nov. 8 •Methodist Turkey Dinner, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Carryouts and deliveries available. Tuesday, Nov. 11 •Veterans Day program and Freedom Rock dedication at DCCC and at the Rock, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Freedom Rock. Our friend, Dick Blackford is spending some time in the hospital. He had an accident on Friday and broke some ribs. He is in Iowa City and I hope he won’t have to be there too long. We wish him well. I have some writing to do this week so I had better get at it. I don’t ever seem to get the things done I should. Today my dad would have been 112 years old. Thinking of you dad. Till next time. MK Dows United Methodist annual Turkey Dinner Nov. 8 Veterans Day Program and Freedom Rock dedication November 11 in Dows The Wright County Freedom Rock Dedication Ceremony will coincide with the annual Dows Community Veterans’ Day Program on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Wright County Freedom Rock, located across the street to the east of the Dows Mercantile. Following a brief dedication ceremony, the program will move inside to the Dows Community Convention Center, across the street to the northwest of the Freedom Rock. Once inside, a tribute to our nation’s veterans will be held with a flag folding ceremony and music. Major Gavin Sandvig, U.S. Army, will give a speech. The tradition of paying tribute to each branch of the armed forces will conclude the ceremony, with refreshments to follow. The Dows United Methodist Church is hosting a turkey dinner at the Dows Community Center on Sunday, Nov. 8. The dinner will be held at the Dows Community Convention Center from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Prices are: Adults, $10; K-12 years, $4; Pre-school and younger get in free. For free local delivery, call 8524327 on Saturday, from 10-noon, or Sunday before 9 a.m. Carry-outs are also available. 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Specials 2/$5 Page 16 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, November 5, 2015 www.clarionnewsonline.com Cinderella Front row, left to right: Cyndi Fregoso, Angela Castro, Angela Garcia, Brenna Harklau, Madison Pate, Eveie Sherman, Noah Maxheimer, Emma Konvalinka, Nick Haechler, Kennedy Goodell, Max Powers, Cheyenne Harle, Carter Dietz, Jordan Hennigar, Connor Johnson, Zach Frye, Lucas Lienemann. Second row: Cassandra Mendoza, Kayleen Johnson, Alejandra Delacruz, Logan Robertson, Salvador Fregoso, Brady Brott, Taylor Hagie, Claire Davis, Paeten Schultz, Cierra Milner, Meghan Geary, Gracey Olson, Josephine Nelson, Alondra Aragon, Dylan Pate, Zach Fields, Bailey DeVries. Third row: Lydia Schroeder, Emily Rasmussen, Karoline Moegelvang, Meleah Johnson, Calen Rosenbaum, Kamren Jergenson, Zach Martin, Chelsie Dow, Megan Zwiefel, Cassie Hanson, Lilian Swanson, Samantha Nerem, Mekenzie Alberts, Shelby Engh, Mayra Perez. Fourth row: Bryce Hamilton, Jarrod Littlejohn, Eryn Ulven, Zach Leist, Sydney Terhark, Kaylie Bricker, Amaya Watne, Abigail Kraft, Sidney Cross, Brittany Boeset, Erica Boeset. Not pictured: Bryce Tegtmeyer, Mariah Frye (keyboard), and Trey Jackson (drums). Come see all these students perform in C-G-D’s production of Cinderella, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Activity passes cannot be honored for admission. Abstract Associates now providing services in Wright County Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Though they’ve been in the area since June, Abstract Associates of Iowa is officially inviting Wright County residents to come in and get to know them. The Fort Dodgebased company has opened a Clarion location in the Bradford Agency building and will join two other abstracting businesses in providing services to the county. Ted Hugghins, co-president of the company along with his friend, Jerry L. Schnurr III, said they were introduced to the needs of Wright County through one of their employees, Susan Anderson, an Eagle Grove resident. “We had a daily contact with activity in Wright County,” Hugghins said. “There’s been growth and activity that we wanted to contribute to.” As an abstract company, Abstract Associates searches courthouse records to compile information to prove clear title, or ownership, a required process for any kind of land transfer. “When you buy, sell, refinance land, it has to be searched to prove clear title,” Hugghins said. Under Iowa law, an abstract must compass 40 years of records to certify ownership. Many other states require only 10 or 20 years of records and use title insurance to offset problems from mortgage loans and liens on a property. Iowa’s 40year law means that title insurance isn’t usually necessary. “These things seldom happen in Iowa, because we have clear title,” Hugghins said. Anderson and Huggins described the process of putting together abstracts. “Our first priority is to build a database of courthouse records. We’re involved in that right now,” Huggins said. “We have records dating back 40 years in our Wright County database, and we’re in the midst of indexing it.” Abstract Associates has scanned almost 120,000 documents from Wright County, which are now digitally stored and filed by legal description. When building an abstract, the company will be able to search the documents by owner, seller, date, and type of document. The scanning process has involved There’S only one place To party Now is the time to book your Holiday Party. We will be clOSed Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. Also december 20 thru January 6 for winter vacation. We will re-open January 7. 515-532-3835 We will open Monday or Tuesday for private parties. working very closely with the county auditor, recorder, assessors, treasurer, and district clerk of court. To keep current with records, Abstract Associates receives records from the county recorder on a flash drive every day. Their location at the Bradford Agency one block from the courthouse makes that process easier. “It’s great to be so close,” Hugghins said. Once the company completes an abstract, an attorney looks it over and produces a 2-3 page document called an opinion. The opinion, based on the information in the abstract, describes any liens or judgments against the land, which can affect ownership. But once the records have been examined, it’s possible to prove clear title of the property. Real estate agents and attorneys are frequent clients, but homeowners themselves may need to update their property’s abstracts when applying for a home improvement loan or selling a portion of their land. Because of how many hands can touch a piece of property over the years, compiling a 40-year abstract can be a complicated process. “Sometimes it can be truly challenging. It’s like putting a puzzle together. If there’s one piece missing, you have to find that piece,” Anderson said. Abstract Associates of Iowa will be holding an open house for the community to come in and get to know them on November 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. They’re excited to meet people and learn more about the community’s land abstracting needs. “We’re going to provide a friendly face and a handshake,” Hugghins said. Learn more about Abstract Associates of Iowa on their website, abstractassociatesofiowa. com, or on their Facebook page. Niederhauser named new internal auditor at Security Savings Bank Michael W. Dunn, Chairman of the Board, announced the following promotion at the Bank Board Meeting held in September. Missie Niederhauser was promoted to Internal Auditor. Missie has been with the Bank since 2004, having over 11 years of banking experience. She currently manages the Customer Service team at Security Savings Bank as Team Supervisor and, in prior years, handled the Security Savings Bank bookkeeping operations. “Missie is driven by high standards which will support her in the new role,” states Michael Dunn. She and her husband Tom live in Eagle Grove. In her free time, Missie enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, antiquing and scrapbooking. Committed to Wright County Security Savings Bank, a division of Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, has been in business for 115 years. Security Savings Bank is the community’s oldest financial The Sabbath is Not Sunday? www.ARoodAwakening.tv Learn more each week www.Messianic.tv INVESTMENT CENTER 2601 4th Street SW Mason City, IA 50401 641-422-1600 Local gathering • 515-293-2455 Securities and insurance products offered by Cetera Investment Services LLC. Member SIPC. Not FDIC insured. May go down in value. Not financial institution guaranteed. 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