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Eagle Grove student wins Regional Poster Contest Selena Padilla, an Eagle-Grove High School student, was a recent winner in the 2012 Regional Poster Contest for the Conservation Districts of Iowa. She drew a poster for the theme “Where Does Your Water Shed” and was a first place winner through the local competition with the Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District. Her poster was then sent on to regional competition. She won first place in the CDI Region 2 competition for Division 4 (grades 7-9). She was presented with a certificate and a $35 prize check from Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, who is a corporate sponsor of the contest.

WHAT’S INSIDE EGHS Hall of Fame nomination form - Last chance to nominate Page 2 In case of emergency Page 2 Eagle Grove end of year ﬁnances better than expected Page 2 Rides on world’s largest tractor available - Big Bud Page 3 County wins $5,000 in drug settlement Page 4 County approves new hog conﬁnement in Renwick Page 4

Those pictured, presenting her certiﬁcate and check are, left to right: Colleen Trees, representing the Wright SWCD; Diane O’Hern, her middle school art teacher last year; Selena Padilla, holding her winning poster; and Jeff Siebersma, Eagle-Grove High School prinicipal. Photo submitted

Zimbabwe missionaries coming to Clarion Page 4

Pictured at right: A close-up view of the poster created by Selena Padilla for the 2012 Regional Poster Contest for the Conservation Districts of Iowa. Picture submitted

City works on nuisance property on Broadway Page 5

Goldﬁeld Dam Project accepting donations

Sarah Wilson is sharing her story about the struggles of stuttering in hopes of educating people about the disorder. Photo by Kim Demory

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BY CLAE GOATER claengoater@gmail.com The Goldﬁeld Dam Project is currently accepting donations to replace the old wooden dam with a rock arch rapids. The project is seeking monetary donations, as well as donations of rock for building material. Rock arch rapids are made up of several rows of large boulders are embedded into a rock ramp. These rows of boulders form a series of steps, which creates pools. Joe Skinner, the man who started the Goldﬁeld Dam Project, pointed out that these rapids are built in such a way that the boulders do not shift much during freezing and thawing, and that they have had great success with these rapids in Minnesota.

Rock arch rapids were originally designed for conservation purposes. They allow fish to move freely up and down the river even when the water is low, while still blocking enough of the water to function as a dam. “A low-head dam does not allow fish to go upstream except for when it’s flooded. With these rock arch rapids, they can go upstream practically year-round,” said Skinner. Besides being ecologically sound, rock arch rapids are also safer than traditional dams. Low head dams create recirculating current, which can drag swimmers and boaters under the water. Rock arch

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Sarah Wilson opens up about the challenges of being a stutterer BY KIM DEMORY egeagle@goldﬁeldaccess.net Part 2 of 2 Sarah Wilson, daughter of Duane and Molly Wilson, has stuttered nearly all her life. It’s a part of who she is, but she does not let it deﬁne her. “I’ve always dreamed of talking normal…and when people tell me ‘Good job,’ I have a hard time believing them,” Wilson admits, but she keeps trying and she always sets her goals high. In fact, she aspires to one day become a television newscaster or a meteorologist.

Her optimistic attitude has helped her through many of frustrations that come with stuttering, like reading aloud in class, stuttering in her mind when she reads to herself, and even stuttering in her dreams. However, she has never let these obstacles stand in her way before, and she doesn’t intend to let them in the future. Try as she may, there are still times, though, that the stuttering bothers her. “The hardest part is just saying my name,” Wilson said. Since her biggest challenge is dragging out vowel sounds, and

there are two “As” in her name, it’s difﬁcult for her to say “Sarah.” “I just want to say it (without stuttering) so very badly,” she said. Talking on the telephone is also hard. “I just get so tensed up and that magniﬁes the problem (stuttering),” she said. “The times when I really want to talk normal, I just can’t.” Then there is the fact she has to accept that there just are no explanations why things are the way they are for her. For example, Wilson said her stuttering seems to go in “waves.” Her speech is Continued on Page 3

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BRIEFLY Safety Day Camp Thursday, Sept. 12 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wright County Fairgrounds Eagle Grove _______________________ CyDay Friday Chamber Coffee Celebrating 100 years Friday, Sept. 13 10 a.m. ISU Extension Office Clarion _______________________ Vendor Event Sunday, Sept. 15 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Memorial Hall Bake sale fundraiser for EGHS band trip _______________________ EGHS Homecoming Week Sept. 23 - Sept. 27

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McKinness wins DD94 contract City seeks additional funds for project BY CLAE GOATER claengoater@gmail.com

At the city council meeting on Sept. 9, the council voted to accept a bid from McKiness Excavating, Inc. for the DD94 project. McKiness was the only contractor to bid on the project. Even after a second round of bidletting, the bid still came in over the $2,135,356 estimate, at a total of $2,380,880.55. McKiness was also the lowest bidder in the ﬁrst round of bidletting. “We did contact a number of the contractors, basically inquiring why they did not bid the project. Generally, their response was they were simply too busy,” said project director Tim Moreau. “The marketplace for bidding. Two or three years ago, we would have had ﬁve or six contractors hungry for a project like this. Now, … the contractors are picking the lowhanging fruit and picking and choosing what they want to bid on.”

Because the bid came in over budget, City Administrator Mike Boyd has to secure more funds through FEMA. McKinness agreed to honor the bid for 60 days, as compared to the usual 30, to allow the city to get finances for the project in order. The city is about $200,000 short of what they need for the project. The city is considering requesting $400,000, so they have some margin for error. If the city cannot get more federal money, its agreement with McKiness with be made null. Moreau was optimistic about getting more federal money. “One of the key things they look at is the benefit/cost ratio of the project. The benefit/cost ratio for this project was over 1.5. You have to have a minimum of 1.0 to get funded. Even asking for an extra $400,000, we’d still be in about the 1.3 range,” said Moreau. McKiness agreed to honor the bid for 60 days, but the city had to make some concessions in the deal.

The original contract stated that the project had to be completed within 150 working days after works starts. To give McKiness more flexibility, the city agreed to waive this stipulation, as long as the project is completed by the final deadline of Oct. 17, 2014. The original contract required that the culvert on Hwy. 17 be one of the first three culverts completed. McKinness wanted to wait on that culvert until next spring. “In light of the delays that we’ve had, and in light of the delays on FEMA funding, they don’t want started on the Hwy. 17 culvert and then have the weather close in them,” Moreau said. Councilman Dennis Vandewater posed a question to Moreau. “So if we approve this and the FEMA funding doesn’t go through, where do we go with it after that?” “Good question,” Moreau replied.

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In case of emergency BY KIM DEMORY egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Part 1 of 2 Emergencies come in many forms and can occur quickly and without warning. If there was a tornado, flash flood, power outage blizzard, or worse., would you be ready? Now is the time to make a plan as September is National Preparedness Month. According to Wright County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Lester, emergency management has been around since the 1970s, known as Civil Defense. It wasn’t until after the events of September 11, 2001, however, that National Preparedness Month was created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA. It was an effort to help prepare and educate the public on how to handle such disasters. “It’s important to have a plan and be able to utilize that plan when something happens,” Lester said. It’s better to be prepared and not have to use a plan, than to look back after a disaster and wish you had been prepared. The city of Belmond is the perfect example. They have put emergency planning into effect twice this summer. First came the tornado, then came an incident of a crop duster spraying a school bus with open windows. Reportedly, 40 Belmond-Klemme students and the bus driver were taken to Iowa Specialty Hospital for treatment. Lester said that had it not been for emergency plans already in place, the events could have been even more chaotic. Lester said the best way to describe emergency planning is in a quote (author unknown) he once saw which says, “Emergency Management - spanning the gap between ‘it will never happen here’ and ‘we’re all going to die.’” While there are many plans Wright County has in place for a number of scenarios, perhaps one of the most well-known plans is

Code Red. Lester said the telephone program was put into place five years ago. Residents were voluntarily encouraged to sign up for the phone notification system which sent out automated phone calls in case of emergency - tornado watches/ warnings, flash floods (even used to put out a call for volunteers to help after Clarion received major flooding not so long ago), boil orders (Eagle Grove residents experienced the benefits of this call first-hand), and more. It could even be used to send out a notice of a missing persons report if needed in Wright County. “(Code Red) is one way for

JIM LESTER citizens of Wright County to get their notiﬁcations,” Lester said. But in the past ﬁve years, he’s even seen a lot of changes, for the better, with that plan. Even if you are already signed up to receive Code Red messages, Lester encourages you to go to their website (www. wrightcounty.org) and look it over. Click on the Code Red tab on the left side of your screen. There, you can create a brand new account, or you can manage your existing account, updating what types of warnings you would like. Are you a smart phone user? If so, there is an app available for download that

will send you warnings wherever you are, as long as that county has a Code Red system. Polk County and Cerro Gordo are just two of the many counties that have the system. “(Code Red) has worked well for us,” Lester said. More ways to be prepared 1.) Make a plan a.) Designate an out-oftown family member or friend to call after an emergency in case you are separated from your immediate family. Make sure everyone knows their contact number b.) Develop a family evacuation plan. Know where emergency services are offered and plan if there is anyone with special needs who might need extra assistance. Don’t forget to include pets as part of your family. 2.) Build a supply kit a.) During an emergency you may need supplies like food, water, medication, toys, clothes/ shoes, ﬂashlight, money, formula/ diapers, batteries, and so much more. Make sure they are stored together in a central location that is easy to get at. 3.) Be aware. a.) Know what types of hazards can affect your community. Pay attention to the news. Invest in a weather radio. 4.) Prepare your children a.) Teach them when it’s appropriate to dial 9-1-1. b.) Make sure they know their address and phone number. c.) Make sure they know where the emergency supply kit is, how the evacuation plan works, where to meet if separated, and who their emergency contact person is. For more speciﬁc instructions and lists, please visit www.beready. iowa.gov “It’s important that school, businesses, and individuals all have a plan,” said Lester. For more on Wright County Emergency Management, visit them on Facebook.

Eagle Grove’s end of year Library levy ﬁnances better than expected up for vote in BY CLAE GOATER claengoater@gmail.com

The City of Eagle Grove came in considerably under budget for the 2013 fiscal year, ending up with $2,148,099 in funds as of July 30. The city had projected that they’d end the fiscal year with only $2,005,247. The city started off the 2013 year with a balance of $2,402,469. “All in all, last year was a pretty good year. Hopefully we can hold our own again this year,” said Finance Officer Susan Maier. The city collected $49,406 more than projected in property taxes and $45,888 more than projected in miscellaneous revenue. They made $31,040 less than expected in other city taxes, $359,033 less than expected in intergovernmental revenue, and $40,278 less than expected from

other financing sources. The bulk of the intergovernmental revenue came from the city’s FEMA grant. On the expenditures side, the city spent $33,159 less than expected on public safety, $30,274 less than expected on public works, $71,694 less than expected on health and social services, $51,406 less than expected on culture and recreation, $16,432 less than expected on general government, and $223,206 less than expected on capital projects. Part of the reason that the culture and recreation expenses were so much lower than expected is because the city had originally budgeted for a full-time parks and rec director, and the city decided to cut that position to part-time. The council unanimously approved the end-of-fiscal year financial report from Maier. The council also approved the road use tax report for the 2013 fiscal year. The city generated $343,129 dollars in revenue this year from the road use tax. It spent $926,051 maintaining and rebuilding roads. August and March were the two months were road use revenues were the highest, coming in at $37,650.03 and $37,615.89 respectively.

November BY CLAE GOATER claengoater@gmail.com

A 27-cent library levy will be included on the general election ballot on Nov. 5 this year. Jan Grandgeorge from the Eagle Grove Memorial Library has acquired more than the required 25 signatures on a petition to get the proposal included on the ballot. “There are several libraries that have enacted (a library levy),” Grandgeorge said. “Goldﬁeld enacted it nearly 25 years ago. All of that money comes from via their property tax to the contract that we have to serve them. Rowan has one. Those are the two in Wright County.” The proposed levy is new, and has never been enacted before in Eagle Grove. If enacted, the levy will go into effect July 1 of 2014 and be in place indeﬁnitely. Several members of the council signed the petition in support of the levy. The city a council unanimously passed a motion to put the library levy on the ballot on Nov. 5.

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That’s easy for you to say Continued from Page 1 “fine” for a while, and then it’s “horrible.” “I don’t know why that is,” she said, just wishing that someone had an answer. Wilson explains it like this. “If you really want to know what it’s like to be inside a stutterer’s head, it’s like having (a word) on the tip of your tongue, but you just can’t get it out. It’s like the word is trapped in your mouth and it just won’t release.” That’s why she admits it’s hard for her to understand when people are “good talkers, yet the don’t want to do speeches or presentations in front of the class at school. She just wants to tell them, “You have nothing to fear. It’s only stage-freight.” She hopes to send the message that if she can give a speech in front of people, despite the challenges of stuttering, anyone can do it. Just be confident and believe in yourself. Wilson is leading by example. She is considering auditioning for a role in the high school play this year It’s a part that only has nine lines, and she has difficulty getting the words out, but she is practicing and believes that starting small will help her achieve this goal, if not this year, maybe next year. “I’ve heard that others who stutter like to act because they can pretend to be someone else for a while,” Wilson said.

Her only break from stuttering, if you can call it that, comes when Wilson sings. Like many people who stutter, music somehow takes away the uncontrolled repeating of sounds. The lips somehow connect with the mind. However, if she sings without music, Wilson said she will sometimes still stutter on the first word of the phrase. If there were a way Wilson could stop her stuttering, she would do it. Concentrating, slowing down her speech, practicing none of those things work. It is uncontrollable. Yet, she has somehow taken this negative and turned it into a positive. “I love talking about my speech and stuttering. I want people to know and be educated about it,” she said. “I just want people to be aware…I don’t mind questions (about stuttering). In fact, I want them to ask me questions. If you know someone who stutters, Wilson offers these tips: - Be patient when they talk. - Don’t finish their sentences, but help them along if you see them really struggling on a word. While Wilson is hoping to inspire others, both who stutter and those who don’t, she finds her own inspiration from a recently hired newscaster on Channel 13 Jodi Whitworth. Wilson had the opportunity to meet Whitworth, who also has faced stuttering problems, at a Character Counts! banquet earlier this summer. “She gives me hope that I can master my own speech and be on television one day as well,” said Wilson.

Famous people who stuttered • Marilyn Monroe • Bruce Willis • Joe Biden • Nicole Kidman • Mel Tillis • Tim Gunn • Samuel L. Jackson • Winston Churchill • Albert Einstein

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Rides on world’s largest tractor available BY CLAE GOATER claengoater@gmail.com The world’s biggest tractor, Big Bud 747, is back in Clarion, and you have the opportunity to ride on it. Larry Maasdam will be auctioning off spots on Big Bud at 1:30 on Saturday, Sept. 14, to raise funds for the Heartland Museum. The auction will take place at Maasdam’s property on the east side of town, a large brown building on Highway 3. After the auction, Maasdam will drive the tractor through town, stopping at the Heartland Museum where it will be housed through the winter. Maasdam said that he had not intended to auction off rides on the tractor, but there was enough public interest in Big Bud that it seemed like a good idea. “There were a lot of people who wanted to ride on it, so I ﬁgured we might as well make it a fundraiser and make a little money for the museum,” Masdaam said. Maasdam says that there’s room for around 14-16 people on the tractor. There’s one bucket seat available in the cab, and platforms have been rigged on the outside of the tractor that can carry seven or eight people on each side. “The platform’s got a four-and-

a-half foot railing around it, so it’s pretty safe,” Maasdam said. Maasdam will also be providing ear protection for people riding on the outside, because Big Bud is rather loud. That’s no surprise, considering that Big Bud is powered by a Detroit diesel 1,472 cubic inch, 16-cylinder engine that generates 1,000 horsepower and 2,300 poundfeet of torque. The mammoth tractor is 27 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 14 feet tall; weighing over 100,000 lbs. when fueled. Big Bud’s tires have a diameter of 8 feet. The one-of-a-kind tractor was custom-made in Havre, Montana in 1977 by the Northern Manufacturing Company, at a cost of about $300,000. It was built for California cotton farmers, who used it for deep soil tilling. It was given the title 747 after the largest airplane being manufactured at that time. Currently, the tractor has been retired from ﬁeldwork, and is now a display piece. Before coming to Wright County, Big Bud was on display at Independence, Ia. Maasdam says that the tractor will be on display at the museum 6-12 months before possibly moving on to Pennsylvania. Maasdam has known the tractor’s owners, Robert and Randy

Big Bud, the world’s biggest tractor, has returned to Clarion. For your chance to go for a ride on the giant, ﬁnd auction details below. Williams of Montana, for some time now. He’s moved Big Bud for them four times, free of charge. Maasdam says that driving the tractor is a unique experience. “It’s just huge,” Maasdam said. “It’s so wide that it’s hard to see outside of the wheels. It can be hard

Sanitary sewer project comes in under budget BY CLAE GOATER claengoater@gmail.com

The sanitary sewer project, originally slated to cost the city $1,025,955, came in under budget at a cost of $855,551. “A lot of that savings was the result of not doing as much pavement restoration as what had originally been identiﬁed as part of the contract,” project manager Tim Moreau. “On the ﬂip side, some of them, like 3rd Street, still need to be restored. So, you’re going to pay for it one way or another. You’re just not paying for it as part of this contract.” Moreau said that the reason they cut back on pavement restoration because the prices they thought they could get a better price for that work through other contractors. “The contract ended up $170,400, or 17 percent, less than the original contract amount,” said Moreau. “And that’s before we take liquidated damages into account. That’s another $10,000 and some dollars. So we came out pretty well on that particular contract. “ The city has a $42,256.06 retainer with the sanitary sewer contractor,

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to see where you’re at.” So, you have the opportunity to not only ride on a Guinness Record holding tractor, but also to raise some money for the local museum. For more information on the auction or Big Bud, call Larry Maasdam at 515-689-3501.

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the $10,250 for liquidated damages,” said Moreau. “I say if they want their $42,000, they’re going to have to finish it,” said Tony Axtell. The council approved the final pay estimate to Municipal Pipe and Tool, coming in at $28,231.46. The council also voted to accept the work by Municipal Pipe and Tool, on the premise that the contractor finishes the project.

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Marriage License Silvia Cruz Hernandez, 32, and Pascaul Rivera Rivera, 37, both of Clarion. Aug. 29, 2013

Death Certificates Donald F. Kusian, 76, of Belmond. August 16,2013 Dorothy M. Day, 65, of Eagle Grove. August 20, 2013 Beatriz A. Wallace, 24, of Dows. April 26, 2013 Carroll R. Burras, 84, of Kanawha. August 27, 2013 Property Transfers WD – Bernice C. Andrews to Scott L. Muhlenbruch and Jessica M. Muhlenbruch, City of Belmond, First Addition, Block 22, Lots 7 and 8, as desc. 8-15-13 OTHER DEED – Wright County Sheriff, Darilyn S. Moore, Sherri L. Jones, Michael G. Jones, John Deere Community Credit Union, Veridian Credit Union, and Hauge Associates Inc., to Wells Fargo Bank NA, City of Clarion, Schoolview Addition, Block 5, Lot 13, as desc. 8-15-13 DEED – Alfred Thomas Stadtlander, Alfred Thomas Stadtlander Trustee, Karen C. Stadtlander, Karen C. Stadtlander Trustee, Stadtlander Karen Revocable Living Trust, Stadtlander Alfred Thomas Revocable Living Trust, and Alfred Thomas and Karen C. Stadtlander Revocable Trust to State of Iowa, 31-93-23, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – Amanda N. Sanders and Amanda Hiveley to Gary Lee Meier Jr., City of Goldfield, Sunnyside Addition, Block 3, Lots 16, 17, and 18, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – Marilyn M. Gregg to Marilyn M. Gregg Trustee, Gregg Marilyn M. Revocable Trust, and Marilyn M. Gregg Revocable Trust, 16-92-24, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – Kay J. Marshall to Michael R. Marshall, 5-92-24, as desc. 8-1513 WD – Michael R. Marshall to Kay J. Marshall, 4-91-24, as desc. 8-15-13 COD – Richard Francis Stumpf Executor, Teresa Ann Nelsen Ex-

ecutor, Estate of Francis D. Stumpf, and Francis D. Stumpf to Diana K. Hosek, City of Clarion, Sturgeon’s Addition, Block 10, Lot 6, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – Diana K. Hosek and Eugene Hosek to Diana K. Hosek and Scott R. Rivers, City of Clarion, Sturgeon’s Addition, Block 10, Lot 6, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – DNC Properties Inc to Oldson’s Plumbing and Heating Air Conditioning Inc., City of Clarion, McKay’s Second Addition, Block 1, Lots 7 and 8, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – Virginia E. Fairman to Robert Dean Kirstein and Abby D. Kirstein, 31-92-24, as desc. 8-1613 WD – David C. Townsend and Jane R. Townsend to Jane R. Townsend Trustee, Townsend Jane R. Revocable Trust, and Jane R. Townsend Revocable Trust, 1392-24; 25-92-24, and 19-92-23, as desc. 8-16-13 QUIT – Jeanette Renee Walker to David Paul Walker, City of Eagle Grove, Cox’s 2nd Addition, Block 11, Ltos 11, 12, 1 and 2, as desc. 8-16-13 DEED – Roberta Lynn Huisman and Sharon Ann Hanson to Sheets Margery A. Life Estate, Sharon Ann Hanson and Roberta Lynn Huisman, 9-92-26, as desc. 8-19-13 QUIT – Margery A. Sheets to Roberta Lynn Huisman and Sharon Ann Hanson, 9-92-26, as desc. 8-19-13 WD – Justin L. Fournier and Stephanie A. Fournier to Eric L. Bluhm and Kylie L. Ostendorf, 3093-23, as desc. 8-19-13 WD – Terry L. Pressely and Terry Pressley to Jessa L. Bears, City of Belmond, Morse’s Addition, Block 1, Lot 4, as desc. 8-19-13 WD – Lori J. Humphrey to Jacqueliln M. Isaacson, City of Clarion, Denison’s Addition, Block 2, Lot 8, as desc. 8-19-13 WD – Rockford C. Anderson and Megan M. Anderson to EOA LLC, City of Clarion, Original Addition, Block 11, Lots 1, 2, 7, and 8, as desc. 8-20-13

County wins $5,000 in drug settlement By ClAE GoAtEr claengoater@gmail.com

Wright County has received a $5,111.16 settlement as part of a class action lawsuit against McKesson, a large drug wholesaler. In 2011, McKesson agreed to an $82 million settlement with various states, cities, and counties throughout the nation after being accused of inflating the price information on over 400 medications. According to the government, McKesson inflated the average wholesale prices of these medications by as much as 25 percent. Those average wholesale prices were used to determine how much the county’s insurance plan would cover for its employees. McKesson has denied any wrongdoing. The inflation of medication prices did not affect individual employees’ co-pay, but did raise the amount that the county had to pay for its health plan. County Auditor Betty Ellis said that the county will be depositing the money in the side fund for the county’s wellness program. “We didn’t expect this, so it’s really nice news,” said Supervisor Stan Watne. This is not the first time, or even the most recent time, McKesson has settled out of court on charges of price inflation. In 2008, McKesson paid out $350 million after similar accusations. In 2012, McKesson agreed to pay $190 million in settlements to the federal government, and $171 million to state governments.

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Friday 8/30/13 9:51 PM Gave a verbal warning to a man driving with a broken plate light. 11:26 PM Responded to an accident. A car backing into a parked vehicle while pulling out of a parking space.

Cited Keith Frakes for dog at large. 8:51 PM Assisted on an ambulance call. 10:00 PM Ran radar in Goldfield. 10:16 PM Gave a warning for speeding.

Saturday 8/31/13 12:45 AM Gave a warning for driving with a broken taillight. 3:18 AM Investigated a suspicious person at Ampride. 3:49 AM Responded to a barking dog complaint. The officer said that if the police got any more complaints, the dogs’ owner would be cited. 4:56 AM Responded to an alarm at the elementary school in Goldfield. The building was secure. 9:10 AM Gave a warning for driving without a seatbelt in Goldfield. 9:14 AM Gave a warning for driving without a seatbelt in Goldfield. 9:58 AM Gave a warning for failure to stop at a stop sign. 10:34 AM Gave a warning for failure to stop at a stop sign. 11:28 AM Assisted on an ambulance call. 6:21 PM Gave a verbal warning for driving with a brake light out. 8:04 PM Received a complaint of a blue jeep speeding up and slowing down in Highway 17. The officer was unable to locate the vehicle. 8:12 PM Responded to an accident. A child had ran into a car on a lawnmower. 8:35 PM Spoke with two juveniles at the fairground, and told them not to hang around there after dark. 8:58 PM Investigated a loud noise on W. Broadway Avenue. The officer was unable to locate the source of the noise. 10:15 PM Gave a warning for driving with a headlight out.

Tuesday 9/3/13 12:09 AM Gave a warning for driving with a broken plate light. 1:32 AM Cited Daniel Jones for driving without insurance. 5:07 AM Gave warnings for driving with a broken taillight and a broken brake light. 5:46 AM Gave a warning for speeding.

Sunday 9/1/13 2:30 AM Gave a warning for driving with a brake light out. 3:08 AM Responded to a domestic disturbance. 4:26 AM Removed a bat from an apartment building. 7:11 AM Found a large limb in the road on Wright Avenue. 10:52 AM Responded to a domestic disturbance. 6:52 PM Ran radar on Kirkwood Avenue. 9:52 PM Gave a warning for failure to stop at a stop sign. 10:42 PM Gave a warning for driving with a headlight out. Monday 9/2/13 12:00 AM Cited Jeremiah Johnson for driving without a license. 5:44 AM Cited Gabino Zuleta for driving without a license or insurance. 1:31 PM Assisted on an ambulance call. 2:49 PM Received a complaint that kids were making out on Main Street in Goldfield. The officer was unable to locate the individuals. 3:37 PM Responded to a fight on Wright Avenue. 3:54 PM

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Tuesday 9/3/13 9:58 AM Received a call from the county, saying that a vehicle had taken off from Bomgaars with 34 bags of woodchips, which they had not paid for. The officer was unable to locate the vehicle. 11:59 AM Received a complaint from U.S. Cellular, saying that a woman was refusing to leave the store. The officer told her she was no longer welcome there. 2:41 PM Ran radar in Goldfield. 3:02 PM Assisted on an ambulance call. 3:08 PM Assisted on an ambulance call. 6:05 PM Gave a warning for driving without a seatbelt. 7:11 PM Assisted on an ambulance call. 7:56 PM Gave a warning for driving with a brake light out. 8:06 PM Gave a warning for speeding. 10:02 PM Responded to a noise complaint. 10:58 PM Received a call from a man in Bolder, Colo. saying that someone in Goldfield had stolen their identity. Wednesday 9/4/13 5:21 AM Ran radar in Goldfield. 2:31 PM Responded to a fight. 6:28 PM Received a complaint about a suspicious vehicle. The officer contacted the car’s owner, and he agreed to move it. 6:45 PM Gave a warning for driving without a seatbelt. 6:56 PM Gave a warning for distracted driving. 7:47 PM Gave a warning for driving with a taillight out and an expired insurance card. 8:43 PM Gave a warning for driving with a broken plate light. 9:14 PM Received a complaint from a person with a bat in their house. The officer was unable to locate it. Thursday 9/5/13 12:43 AM Received a complaint that fireworks were being set off near N. Wright Avenue. The officer was unable to locate anyone in the area. 9:02 PM Received a complaint about an out-of-control fire. The officer investigated, and decided that the fire was being tended responsibly. 9:22 PM Gave a warning for driving without headlights. 10:01 PM Gave a warning for speeding.

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Zimbabwe missionaries will be in Clarion the last full week of September Fanny and Martha Nyamutora are eager to see the sights and hear the sounds of Clarion and Wright County when they are our guests from Saturday, Sept. 21 through Saturday, Sept. 28. They are spending parts of three months in the United States, traveling from their native country of Zimbabwe. The couple receives monthly support from the Clarion Church of Christ. “African Harvest Zimbabwe” is their mission which began after the couple studied at Crossroads College in Minnesota and Hope International University in California from 2001 to 2005. “The church has been in Zimbabwe for over 100 years,” said Fanny, “and has been guided mostly by the leadership of outside missionaries.” With the many political changes in recent years, the Zimbabwean church was eager to have nationals lead in teaching and growth. The Nyamutoras have dedicated themselves to that cause. According to Fanny, their main missionary focus is now training and equipping leaders in a one year program. “We call the training ‘Certificate in Foundations in Biblical Studies,” he said. “These leaders are now helping in the churches in various capacities. Some are evangelists, youth leaders, elders, deacons, and/or pastors in our local churches.” They also conduct ongoing retreats such as those for couples or single moms. In their time in the U.S., the Nyamutoras plan to visit churches which support them and take opportunities to share their vision and ministry in Southern Africa. While in Clarion and Wright County, Fanny and Martha want to spend time becoming part of the community: taking part in scheduled events at the local rehab center; visiting with residents of the Meadows and Meadows Assisted Living facilities; attending a monthly CHICKS event

Martha and Fanny Nyamutor will be visiting Clarion soon. Photo submitted

(with ecumenical girls group for sixth - eighth graders); and as well as weekly events at the Church of Christ. “People can attend any of these events,” said Karen Weld, chairperson of the Church of Christ Mission/Outreach Committee. “Fanny and Martha will be guest speakers at the church on Sunday School (9 a.m.) and Worship Service (10 a.m.) on Sunday, Sept. 21, if that fits anyone’s time schedule. We also have a Pizza Ranch fundraising event set for Monday evening, Sept. 23 from 5 - 8 p.m. The couple will be helping some church members, bussing tables to receive tips and a percentage of the gross proceeds. They are in need of a new ‘used’ car and this is a way that our entire community could contribute to that cause.” As the Nyamutora’s navigate the streets and stores of our area, don’t hesitate to introduce yourselves to the two-some. For more information on their time in our area, contact the Clarion Church of Christ office at 1-515-5323273 or Weld at 1-515-532-2916.

County approves new hog confinement near Renwick By ClAE GoAtEr claengoater@gmail.com At their meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, the county supervisors voted to approve a construction permit for Challenger Farms, so that they could build a hog confinement northeast of Renwick on the corner of Emmett Avenue and 140th Street. Sandy McGrath, with county health, had inspected the proposed location of the new confinement and found it to be suitable. Challenger Farms even agreed to put trees up around the operation, even though they already had a passing score on their master matrix. “I went out, and it looks like a nice, open space,” said Supervisor Rick Rasmussen. “There’s nothing else close … There’s really no housing really close by around there.” “It’s nearly a mile to the southwest to the nearest house,” said Matt Nelson, from Challenger Farms, ”and it’s over a mile to the north.” The operation will consist of two buildings, with the capacity to hold 4,800 finished animals at one time. Nelson said that he hopes to begin work on the confinement this fall. Iowa Select will be contracted to manage the site for Challenger Farms once the facility is built. At the same meeting, Joe Skinner and Greg Soenen updated the supervisors on the Goldfield Dam Project. They were interested in finding out how the county could help them with money and materials. Soenen wanted to know if the county had access to rocks, ranging in size from about 3/8 of an inch to softball size. Rasmussen said that they did, and that it would cost about $20 per ton plus expenses. Soenen estimated that the project would require 30-40

loads of rock, or about 600 tons. Soenen and Skinner are applying for a DNR grant, to cover the cost of the $70,000 project. The deadline for submitting the grant application is Sept. 30, so Soenen and Skinner were eager to see what type of support the county was going to throw behind the project. “We’re trying for a grant. It will pay up to 50 percent of the project cost, if we get the grant,” Soenen said. “So anything the county can give us is considered an in-kind donation, so it would help tremendously any way we could cut down on our costs. What we really need at some point is some kind of commitment … I just need something we can put in the grant.” The supervisors discussed whether or not to give the project money or materials. They discussed the issue, and decided that the project money allowed them more flexibility with the project, and would look better on the grant application. The board suggested that it would provide between $5-6,000 for the project, but they have yet to vote on the matter. The issue will likely be voted on during the next meeting on Monday, Sept. 16. In other county news: -The supervisors approved and signed the first pay estimate for the DD 176/SDD 31 project. The county agreed to pay $142,074.90 to Gehrke, Inc for their work on the tile. The county hopes their work on DD 176 and SDD 31 will help drainage and ease flooding a mile east of Clarion in Grant and Lincoln Townships. SDD 31 was established in 1908, with DD 176 coming ten years later. -County Engineer Adam Clemons introduced the county’s new motograder operator, Dusty Gangstead of Eagle Grove.

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The Oakridge Ladies met Tuesday, September 3, with Janine serving lunch. The golf gals played best shot, with Marj Frakes getting a hole-in-one on #8. It was witnessed by Shirley Wigans, Lois Thompson, and Jackie Reichter. The card players played Bridge and Shanghai Rummy. Oakridge will be having a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Troy Culture Club began their 104th year with a trip to Ft. Dodge that was organized by Susan Erickson. Seven members car-pooled to Ft. Dodge. The first stop was Koch Woodworking, where Ernie and Claudia Koch gave us a tour of their workshop where bowls are made from trees. The group then drove to Rabiner Treatment Center, where they were given the history and a tour of the facility by the CEO Brad Klug. Lunch was served at the Rocket Bakery by the boys in the cooking class. The group finished up their day by visiting the home of Carla, maker of Glass Garden Flowers, and shops on Central, Lily Grace and the Cheesecake Lady.

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The city is currently looking to obtain the title to the house on 517 West Broadway. The city has been trying to deal with that property for some time, but has met numerous roadblocks. “It’s unlivable. Nobody’s supposed to be in there,” said City Attorney Brett Legvold. “We are going through a legal process by which the city could obtain title to the property, free and clear of any liens or encumbrances, and do what it wishes with that property.” Legvold said that the city could try to sell the property asis, or they could demolish the home and try and sell the lot. “Even if a lienholder were not in favor of just letting this property go, I could still go in front of a judge and explain to the judge why certain statutory requirements are met, and why this procedure is appropriate,” Legvold said. “Typically, there’s a waiting period. We’re trying to be aggressive in this circumstance because of the condition of the property … Downside being, there’s a possibility that a judge could say ‘No, you’re trying to do this too quickly. Come back later.’” The city will have to cover the fees involved for petitioning the court, the costs of marketing the property, maintaining the property, and demolishing the

“A” was hosted by the West Bend Country Club on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. There were 75 members participating. The event winners were: Closest to the Pin, 1st Shot, Hole #3: Mark Peterson of Algona, 42. Closest to the Pin, 2nd Shot, Hole #6: Keith Harnden of Emmetsburg, 42. Longest Putt, Hole #9: Tom Johnston of Eagle Grove, 49. Flight Winners: 1st Flight: Kirk Swanson, Goldfield, 36. 2nd Flight: Frank Brand, Woolstock, 43. 3rd Flight: Paul Weber, Algona, 44. 4th Flight: Gerald Thompson, Forest City, 46. 5th Flight: Bob Chapman, Clarion, 48. 6th Flight: Ron Halstad, Frost, Minn., 50. 7th Flight: Jim Blekfeld, Swea City, 52. 8th Flight: Jack McClellan, LuVerne, 53. 9th Flight: Vince Olson, Eagle Grove, 54. 10th Flight: Martin Furst, Britt, 55. The Over 50 Golf Tour Group “B” was hosted by the Bancroft Golf Club on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. There were 30 members participating. The event winners were: Closest to the Pin, 1st Shot, Hole #2: Ray Rouse of Emmetsburg, 42. Closest to the Pin, 2nd Shot, Hole #9: Jerry Brown of Mallard, 42. Longest Putt, Hole #1: Ray Rouse of Emmetsburg, 42. Flight Winners: 1st Flight: Ron Johanneson, Swea City, 41. 2nd Flight: Bill Kinney, Havelock, 45. 3rd Flight: Cliff Van Berkum, Swea City, 47. 4th Flight: Larry Slifka, Swea City. Don Camenisch is the tour director.

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house on the property. “I think we need to keep moving forward on it and get rid of it, because it’s a eyesore and a health hazard,” said Councilman Wally Lorenzen. The city council unanimously voted to give Legvold the goahead to continue trying to obtain the title to the property. In other city news: -The city approved a motion to have Heartland Asphalt do approximately $31,000 worth of work on 6th Street, where sewer repair work caused the entire block to be torn out. “Basically, they gave us the same price they did on the rest of the jobs that they are doing,” said Public Works Director Robert Lunda -Ryerson Realty made a second offer to buy the armory, this time for $165,000. The council said that they would be holding a workshop in the near future to discuss the future of the armory. -The council voted to set wages for the new city attorney. Legvold will be paid $150 an hour, with a $175 monthly retainer. This is the same as it was for the last city attorney. -Lunda said that the city is currently working on tearing out the old bridge on S. Garfield Avenue. -New EG police officer Lara Bartusek will begin attending police academy on Sept. 16.

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At Iowa State University’s summer commencement ceremonies, 918 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 559 undergraduate degrees, 224 master’s degrees, and 135 doctor of philosophy degrees. Of the students receiving bachelor’s degrees, 70 graduated “With Distinction” (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude). Graduates from Wright County include Hillari Sanders of Eagle Grove, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies, and Katlin Kurfman of Goldfield, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.

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Clarion’s annual free fall coin show is Sat., Sept. 14, at the high school at 1111 Willow Drive in Clarion. Watch for the signs. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be three dozen tables of coins, stamps, tokens, silver, gold, currency, and collectibles. Dealers will be buying and selling. Free appraisals will be given. Collectors of all ages are welcome. There will be merchandise in all price ranges. The show is organized and conducted by the members of the 50-year-old Clarion Coin Club, one of the oldest and most active coin clubs in Iowa. For more information, contact Boyd LaRue, club president, at 515-532-0056.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Eagle Grove Pastor Mike Agnew 448-4701 DIAL-A-DEVOTION: 448-3355 http://www.eaglegroveumc.org SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. Junior High S.L.A.M. youth group 6:15 p.m. S.L.A.M Meal 6:45 p.m. reCharge Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Senior High S.L.A.M. youth group 7:30 p.m. Praise Band Practice THURSDAY: 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice

GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Christina M. Perkins Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3754 THURSDAY: 9-11:30 a.m. Pastor at Goldfield 11:30 a.m. Soup and Scripture 6-8 p.m. Support/Recovery Group at Crossroads SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 5:30-7 p.m. CHAOS MONDAY: 9 a.m.-Noon Pastor Christina at Goldfield TUESDAY: 9 a.m.-Noon Pastor Christina at Renwick WEDNESDAY: 9 a.m.-Noon Pastor Christina at Renwick

GOLDFIELD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Sara Hill, Pastor 220 E. Oak St. Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3581 goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net www.goldfieldupc.com THURSDAY: 9:15 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in and meeting, Rose Room. New members welcome! 6:30 p.m. Support and Recovery— Crossroads SUNDAY: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 9:45 a.m. Choir practice, East basement 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee MONDAY: 1:30 p.m. Stewardship, Mission &

Finance Committee meeting, Rose Room WEDNESDAY: 4 p.m. After-School Story-Time with Renee from the Eagle Grove Library, East Room 6:30 p.m. Session meeting, Rose Room FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Fran Pettigrew Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-4612 SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service TUESDAY: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH 2137 Hancock Ave. Holmes, Iowa Zach Fischer, Pastor SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Service WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Souled Out - Youth Group NEW HAVEN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 322 S. Commercial Church Phone: 448-5219 Todd J. and Deborah Benjamin, Pastors SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 a.m. Church Service 5 p.m. Home Bible Studies—Contact Church if interested. WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Bible Study EAGLE GROVE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (CONGREGATIONAL) Ph: 448-3584 Everyone is Welcome! Building fully Accessible to the Disabled Pastor Jim Cunningham THURSDAY: 10 a.m. EGAMA at UMC 2 p.m. Women’s Guild SATURDAY: 5 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church SUNDAY: FOOD PANTRY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Ph: 448-5414

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follow WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. Conﬁrmation at Samuel SOUTH ENES LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 205 Johnson Street Vincent 515-293-2965 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 1115 SW 2nd Eagle Grove 515-603-6151 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship A Congregation of ELCA ULLENSVANG LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Darryl Landsverk Thor THURSDAY: 4 p.m. Afterschool Program SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion WEDNESDAY: 2 p.m. Sarah Circle 7:30 p.m. Lois Circle LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH GOLDFIELD LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Pastor Truman Larson SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH—LC-MS EAGLE GROVE Pastor Mark Peterson Ph: 515-448-4668 SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service EAGLE GROVE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Geraldine L. Smith, 92, Webster City

Geraldine (Gerry) L. Smith, 92, long-time resident of Webster City, died Sunday, September 1, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Monument, Colo., following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 14, at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. Patrick Wiedemeier officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be at Foster Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Friday, September 13, from 5:30-8 p.m., and prior to the service on Saturday. Geraldine Lorraine Lunning, daughter of Melvin and Martina Brakke Lunning, was born on April 18, 1921, in Hardin County. She graduated from Radcliffe High School in 1938. She received her Bachelors in Education from Drake University and continued graduate studies in education at the University of Northern Iowa. On May 25, 1940, she married Paul Millard Smith in Bethany, Mo. The couple farmed in Eagle Grove for over 30 years, retiring to Webster City in 1980.

Gerry taught 4th and 5th grade math and science for 27 years, retiring from teaching in 1983. Traveling and teaching children were the love of her life. She continued to engage in volunteer work at elementary

Geraldine Smith schools in Webster City and Weslaco, Texas, for an additional 22 years. Paul preceded her in death on December 6, 2006. Gerry will be deeply missed by her daughter and son-in law, Linda and David Merrifield of Monument, Colo.; her grandchildren, Michael P. Smith of Des Moines, Jeremy

Smith of Fort Dodge, Jennifer Kos of Maricopa, Ariz., Gregory Merrifield of Carrollton, Texas, Christopher Merrifield of Altama Springs, Fla., and Bethany Ross of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nine greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Gary P. Smith; her brothers, Colonel Richard Lunning, and Dr. Donald Lunning; and her sister, Janice Cable. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Eagle Grove, current member of the First Baptist Church of Webster City, and was very active in church circles, including the Lisa Harris Circle. She was also a life member of the National Education Association. Write a personal tribute or light a virtual candle for the Smith family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation. com. Foster Funeral Home & Cremation of Webster City is in charge of arrangements.

Flashbacks Week of September 12

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50 years ago Maxine Gunderson and Grada R. Peterson are named in “Who’s Who of American Women.” Dewayne Knoshaug is appointed county attorney. Black and white Kodacolor prints cost seven cents apiece at Kenefick’s Pharmacy. Eagle Grove holds a special election to vote on whether or not to change the length of a city council term from two years to four years. 25 years ago The Eagle Grove School District announces that Eagle Grove Middle School will be renamed Robert Blue Middle School, in honor of Iowa governor

and Eagle Grove native Robert D. Blue. Blue is to be honored at the school on his 90th birthday, on Sept. 23. The city council votes to rename the Eagle Grove Historical Museum to the Marjorie Emerson Historical Museum. After developing severe stress cracks and undergoing structural shifts, the grain silos at GoldEagle Co-op in Goldfield are emptied. 10 years ago After 16 years on the city council, Russ Knutzen decides not to seek another term. Chuck Bartley shoots a holein-one at the age of 79 on hole number four of the Eagle Grove

Golf Course. After a week of having no candidates running for the Ward One council seat, both Sandra McGrath and Allan Pamperin announce their candidacy. Wright Fabrication, a division of Access Machine out of Belmond, announces that they are moving their business to Eagle Grove. 5 years ago Diana Terrell opens Klassic Kreations in Eagle Grove, selling cakes, pies, cookies, and other baked goods. Gerard Nickles is recognized for 55 years of John Deere service at Woolstock Equipment.

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by clae goater claengoater@gmail.com A new support group for caregivers is being offered at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The program hopes to educate and provide resources to caregivers, and allow them a safe space to express themselves. The program is a collaborative effort between the Alzheimer’s Association, the Wellness Center, Wright County Hospice, and Iowa Hospice. “Several people over the years have told us that caregivers need support,” said Carla Kem, Director of Social Services/Community Relations at the Wellness Center. “Caregivers can be somebody that is caring for somebody in their home, or they could be caring for someone in a facility, or it could be somebody who provides care to someone through a contract. We though we’d work together and present different topics and hopefully give them support that they need. “ Each meeting will include a short, 15-minute presentation on a topic, then allow time for group discussion. Upcoming topics to be discussed include: “coping with uncertainty,” “community resources,” “caregiver stress and the holidays,” “activities for persons with dementia,” “when hospice is a good alternative. “ “We’re going to present about 15 minutes of information, and then it will just be sharing. If they have anything else they want to talk about as a group, we’ll be open to that. If they have any questions, we’ll be happy to answer them,” said Linda Klehm, Administrator at Wright County Hospice.

The Wellness Center will provide respite care during the meetings, so caregivers can bring in their dependants. The respite care includes activities. This month, Monte Leichsenring will be holding a sing-along. Refreshments will be provided for people attending the meeting, and there will be a door prize given away at each meeting. Everything said at the meeting will be treated as confidential, so people should feel safe expressing themselves. Providing care for a loved on can be a very trying experience. The stress of caring for another can be fatal, and caregivers oftentimes die before the people they are caring for. The value of unpaid family caregivers in the United states is estimated at $71.5 million. “It’s a legitimate issue that caregivers don’t have enough support. I think we tend to look at the person who has the disease and think they’re the victim, but it affects everybody in the family,” said Amy Von Bank, Program and Events Coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Association. “Even professional caregivers, to do that day-in, day-out is a challenging role. I think it’s really important that those people receive support, because you’re a better caregiver when you’re taking care of yourself. “ Caregivers are presented with many challenges. Many times, caregivers face financial hardships, because they can’t work as much or because they’ve lost the income of the person they are caring for. It also causes strain on relationships, and can make it difficult to lead a fulfilling life. “There can be some isolation, because it can become a fulltime job. There’s often a lot of guilt,” said Von

Bank. “I think there’s often a feeling that you’re not doing good enough. What is the right thing to do? What is the wrong thing to do? A lot of times they don’t know the resources available to them.” Reaching out for help can often be difficult. Caregivers come in all ages, genders, and backgrounds, and some people have a harder time asking for support than others. “There can be a stigma associated with reaching out. People may view it as complaining. They don’t want to be a complainer, they don’t want to be a burden, so instead they keep that inside,” said Von Bank. “It’s not necessarily who we think of as a caregiver. It’s not necessarily a mom. It may be an adult child, it may be a son, it may be a husband who never was a caregiver in the home who’s suddenly thrust in the role of a caregiver. They especially don’t reach out for help. “ If you choose to come to a meeting, there is no obligation to attend regularly. Drop in whenever your schedule allows, or when the presentations seem particularly informative. If you cannot attend the meetings, but still need support, you are welcome to call one of the following numbers any time. “I think we’d all be willing to meet with them outside of the group if they want. Our goal is really to be there for them,” said Klehm. For more information call any one of the following numbers: Carla Kem – 515-532-2893, Hospice of Wright County- 515-532-3461, Alzheimer’s Association Helpline1-800-272-3461, or the Iowa Hospice Helpline- 1-800-467-7423. You can also visit the county’s website at www.wrightcounty.org.

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Thursday, September 12, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICE

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 26, 2013 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Helgevold, Rasmussen, and Watne. Minutes of the previous August 19, 2013, regular meeting were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. Adam Clemons, Wright County Engineer, presented the name of a possible new hire for the Clarion Shed. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the offer to this person pending pre-employment drug testing and physical following the union contract starting wage of $18.33 per hour. Motion carried. Tim Wilaby, Supervisor, Juvenile Court Services introduced Jennifer Pischke, Wright County Juvenile Court Officer. Jennifer will have an office in the courthouse. Deb Dencklau, School Liason, was also introduced and will be working with Clarion-Goldfield and Eagle Grove school district. Her priority will be with children on probation and then with atrisk children. The Board welcomed Jennifer and Deb to Wright County. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the drainage tax abatement for the US of America per Iowa code Section 1.4. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve abatement orders #1084, 1089, and 1090 as per corrective orders to tax roll. Motion carried. Colleen Bartlett and Brad Hicks presented information on the award of the grant for the new transit building. The estimated cost will be $433,900 for the building. The grant is an 80/20% grant with the county needing to come up with 20% of the funds of about $86,780.00. Bartlett said that the county could get a loan through Amoco or Prairie Energy. This would be a 5-year loan with zero percent interest, and would allow them to borrow up to 10% of the project’s cost. Prairie Energy would provide a loan with one percent interest, one percent administrative fee, and a closing cost of $350.00. There was then a motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Watne, to pay the 20% of the county portion out of budgeted funds. Motion carried unanimously. The property that the building sits on will have to be deeded over to MIDAS. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve resolution 2013-24 on amending the multi-jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan for Wright County. By roll call vote: Ayes: Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne; Nays: None. Resolution 2013-24 duly passed and reads as follows. RESOLUTION 2013-24 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENT #1, 2013 OF THE MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA. WHEREAS, Wright County has a MULTIJURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BELMOND, CLARION, DOWS, EAGLE GROVE, GALT, GOLDFIELD, ROWAN, WOOLSTOCK, AND THE UNINCORPORATED AREA, which gives guidance regarding future mitigation actions; and WHEREAS, the MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA, has been Amended to include Clarion-Goldfield Schools in the MultiJurisdiction Hazard Mitigation plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Wright County, hereby adopts AMENDMENT #1, 2013 of THE MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA, this 26th day of August, 2013. Dawn Doerr with CFR out of Webster City presented the Addiction Recovery Month Proclamation. She asked that the Board of Supervisors sign the proclamation stating that they proclaim the month of September 2013 as National Recovery Month in Wright County and call upon the people of the County to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies to support this year’s Recovery Month. Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the proclamation and have all members sign. Motion carried. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.37

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2013 Stan Watne called the special meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 11:30 a.m. Members present were Helgevold, Rasmussen, and Watne. This special meeting was called in order to review the draft construction permit from the DNR for Daybreak Foods Inc. – Eagle Grove site. After reviewing the draft permit, there was a motion by Helgevold, and seconded by Rasmussen, to approve Resolution 2013-25. By roll call vote: Ayes: Helgevold, Rasmussen, and Watne; Nays: None. Resolution 2013-25 duly passed and reads as follows: Resolution 2013-25 Approval of waiver of Wright County’s right to appeal issuance of final construction permit for the construction of confined animal feeding operation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Be It Resolved by the Wright County Board of Supervisors as follows: Section #1. The Wright County Board of Supervisors has received notice from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that Daybreak Foods, Eagle Grove Farms site has been issued a draft permit for the construction of a confined animal feeding operation building located in the NW /4 of Section 20, T90N, R26W, Troy Township in unincorporated Wright County. Section #2. The Wright County Board of Supervisors reviewed the construction permit application and the manure management plan and determined that both appeared to be in compliance with the requirements of the Mater Matrix, Iowa Code Section 459 and Iowa DNR rules and recommended approval of said application on August 5, 2013. Section #3. The Wright County Board of Supervisors hereby waives its right to appeal the issuance of the final permit within the fourteen (14) day limit from the time of receipt of notice of the issuance of the draft permit. Section #4. The Wright County Board of Supervisors encourages the Iowa DNR to issue the Final Permit immediately upon notification of this waiver. Section #5. The Wright County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Board Chairman to notify the Iowa DNR of this waiver. Section #6. This resolution will take effect immediately. Dated this 27th day of August, 2013. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the chairman to sign the letter to the DNR in support of the construction and to waive their right to appeal the permit. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by Rasmussen, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.37

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SMALL ESTATE ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO16349 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLAUDE C. SMITH, DECEASED. TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CLAUDE C. SMITH, DECEASED, WHO DIED ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 25, 2010: You are notified that on the 4th day of September, 2013, the Last Will and Testament dated July 22, 1977, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Michael C.Smith, Jeffery D. Smith, and Vicki Ann Nelson were appointed personal representatives of the above-captioned Small Estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the latter to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the abovenamed District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the latter to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 4th day of September, 2013. Jeffery D. Smith Personal Representative Michael C. Smith Personal Representative Vicki Ann Nelson Personal Representative William A. Long Attorney for the Personal Representatives 212 West Broadway Eagle Grove, IA 50533 Date of second publication: 19th day of September, 2013. Wk.37,38

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Helgevold, Rasmussen, and Watne. Minutes of the previous August 26, 2013, regular meeting, and the August 27, 2013, special meeting were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. There were no other items on the agenda, there was then a motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.37

Jennifer’s Produce Tidbits

This week I want to start out by asking each of you a question. “How many of you have bought one of the cantaloupe melons grown in Shell Rock, Iowa?” Wow, if you haven’t, then you are missing out! They are juicy, delicious, and they cut like butter. In case you haven’t noticed them in the store, they are the ones that we are currently marking with the big X. People ask why we do this? It simply helps our checkers distinguish them from the other cantaloupes we carry that are not Iowa grown. Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamins A and C, as well as vitamins B1, B3, B6, foliate and potassium. They also contain fiber, magnesium, and Vitamin K, too. If you eat the seeds as well, then you get a little Omega-3 fat to boot. Cantaloupes, which are actually muskmelons, are members of the family called Cucurbitaceae. Other members of this family include squash, gourds, pumpkins, and cucumbers. Other members in the same melon plant family are watermelon and honeydew. Christopher Columbus introduced cantaloupe to America when he brought back seeds on his second voyage to the New World in 1493. Yearly sales of cantaloupe in the United States top $300 million dollars, with the top producers being that of Texas, Arizona, and California. When choosing your melon, choose one that feels heavy for its size, one without bruises or blemishes, and are fragrant. Some interesting and different ways to serve cantaloupe for instance, add yogurt on top of your cantaloupe slices, or make a delicious cold soup using pureed cantaloupe and peeled soft peaches, add a little lemon juice and honey to taste. You can also half your cantaloupe and scoop out the seeds, using it as a fruit basket to serve a fruit salad. Don’t forget to try those delicious Iowa grown cantaloupe before they are gone for the summer. You’ll find them in our produce department at Fareway, where we are ALWAYS BEST AT FRESH! Have an awesome week, and until next time good-bye!

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Building Families office offers several programs in one location Programs for young children, teens or new parents By Les Houser cmonitor@mchsi.com

When the Wright County Supervisors, and especially Brad Leckrone, started developing the vision for what offices the Professional Building would contain they planned around the concept of a ‘one-stop shop.’ That is certainly evident with the staff at Building Families, located in the lower level of the building at 120 1st Ave. Northwest. Their areas of expertise can offer programs for young children from birth to age five, teenagers and parents trying to learn what is involved in raising children among others. They work throughout Hamilton, Humboldt and Wright counties. “We’re getting very comfortable here, and everyone is very welcoming,” said Executive Director Michelle Walters. “Everyone here in this county has been easy to work with in trying to get us situated. We’re working in a collaborative way in trying to get families hooked up with resources in the community. The security this building provides makes it more comfortable for our clients, and for us in doing our job. The county supervisors are very excited to have us here.” Walters explains that Building Families started in 1999 by action of the Iowa Legislature. It started out being called Empowerment, and then was changed to Early Childhood of Iowa. Building Families then sprung off from that to encompass other areas. “The focus was in regard to children ages 0 to 5, to help develop healthy and successful kids,” said Walters. “We worked out of our homes until eventually moving into one-half of the Mental Health Services building in Webster City.” Walters then took over after Ann Stewart retired, and eventually a combination of space and rent issues forced them to relocate here. Tiffany Larson is the coordinator for the Community Adolescent and Pregnancy Prevention program (CAPP), which started in 2008. She likes being centrally located here to serve families better, along with being more visible. “People can come in and put a face to someone that they’ve maybe just talked to on the phone,” said Larson. “We’re also raising awareness too.” Larson went on to explain that parent-child communication is so important, and either parents or caregivers can be the best educators for their children in matters involving sexual health education. She is excited about starting the ‘Bee Inspired’ program, which means ‘Bee Safe, Bee Smart, Bee Protected.’ “We did a contest with the teens in Eagle Grove and came up with that name,” said Larson. “It ties in well with our mission, which is to empower adolescents to make healthy, informed decisions through education and community awareness.” She targets kids from 13 to 18, trying to give them the resources they need both now and in the future. “I’m also educating the adults, because parents should be the primary educators for their children,” said Larson. “As in sexual health, it’s nice for schools to help but it needs to start with parents. I can be a resource

The Building Families office is now located in Wright County from Hamilton County, serving both of the counties as well as Humboldt County from the lower level of the Professional Building in Clarion. A number of varied programs can be accessed through their office, which primarily help parents, caregivers and children from newborn through teens. Pictured are (with their specialty area), from left; Tiffany Larson (Community Adolescence and Pregnancy Prevention coordinator), Amy Shannon (Early Childhood Education advisor), Michelle Walters (Building Families director), Roxanne Fevold (Parent Connection Program coordinator). Photo by Les Houser for them.” She then cited statistics showing that Wright County ranks 3rd in the state in number of babies born to mothers under 20 years of age. Nationally, roughly half of all high school students reported having sex at least once and one in three teenage girls in the U.S. become pregnant at least once by age 20. “It comes right back to our ‘Bee Inspired’ program,” said Larson. “Bee approachable. It’s about getting the facts, starting to talk early and often.” She plans to be offering workshops throughout the year along with going to meetings such as AAUW, Rotary and local school board’s to speak on the subject. “I want parents to be open with their teen,” said Larson. She can also share comprehensive material with parents that she said is evidence and research based, and will help increase academic success while helping lower dropout rates, teen pregnancy rates and risky behavior. Larson explains that sometimes teens can talk to other people easier than to their parents. “Tiffany tells them that yes, you can talk to me but you need to be able to trust and talk to your parents,” said Walters. “All of us here have to understand that everyone comes from a different background. Tiffany doesn’t just talk sex, it’s about true life skills such as how to do community service projects for example.” “Learning adolescent sexual health is no different than learning things like using seat belts, brushing your teeth daily etc.,” added Larson. Another program available through her, with help from the hospital, is Right Choice Teen Clinic. It’s free, confidential and held in a friendly and safe atmosphere for either males or females ages 13-18. They can call or text at 515-2932824 for more information. “We meet the third Thursday each month from 6-8 p.m., and partner with Iowa Specialty Hospital to offer this,” said Larson. “Teens can talk to me or one of the physicians or nurses present. It could be about self-esteem, pressure to have sex or just concerns about even talking to parents about sex.

We also cover exams and access to contraceptives. I try to help them make the right decisions for themselves.” Larson also states that if teens are uncomfortable with even attending that, she is willing to come and talk to a group of them wherever they would like to gather. Roxanne Fevold is another face at their office, and is the coordinator for the Parent Connection program. She is enjoying the new location a lot. “It helps for people to see us in the community,” said Fevold. “We’re going to activities we couldn’t before. Now they can associate us with Building Families.” Fevold believes that it’s unrealistic to ask parents to do it all when it comes to raising their child. “We want to be a part of their support system,” said Fevold. She works with parents to help provide structure and routine for children. “Homes don’t always have the same structured time that school provides,” said Fevold. “I can help them implement that routine at home.” Her goal is to help parents interact with their kids, and teaches skills like the power of praise and strategies like using timeouts. “We help show frustrated parents that they’re not alone,” said Fevold. “Temper tantrums are part of life for a two-year old. How you deal with those is something we can help with.” The parenting classes she leads can either be attended at their office or Fevold can come into the parent’s home. “We offer free child care and a free meal here for those nights of classes,” said Fevold. She also wants to remind people that donations are accepted from the community for that program, and wishes to announce that parenting classes will also start soon for those facing substance abuse or recovery efforts. They are partnering with Community & Family Resources to offer that. “We collaborate with a lot of agencies throughout north central Iowa,” added Walters. Fevold’s office oversees the 3 to 5 year old preschool scholarship money, which allows parents that couldn’t otherwise afford it to send their children. “We can go into the

schools and talk to the parents or work with the teachers,” said Fevold. “We can also help with children over five as well.” “Prevent Child Abuse funds also go towards the Parent Connection program,” added Walters. “We want to create healthy kids and healthy families.” Amy Shannon is the Early Childhood Educational advisor at the office, and has been with Building Families for eight years but not always with the same duties. “I started out doing unannounced visits to home child care providers,” said Shannon. “I help them with DHS regulations in order to stay certified.” Shannon cites statistics showing that Iowa is ranked first (71 percent) for number of working parents. “Quality childcare is important in this state, and it can be sometimes hard to find,” said Walters. “There are a lot of grandparents watching kids too, so it doesn’t have to be an actual child care provider. We’re trying to make sure they have the resources too.” She now works primarily with pre-school teachers on such things as quality standards, additional training and even playground safety issues. A big part of her job today is in obtaining a finger print database. “All providers need to be fingerprinted now,” said Shannon. “That law took effect July 1. The service is free, and I can take care of that right in the home.” She also does what is called Positive Behavior Intervention & Support. “It’s a state-wide behavioral model for all schools,” said Shannon. “She does a lot of investment in training child care providers and preschool providers,” added Walters. “She tries to make sure the kids are ready for kindergarten.” Walters also wishes to mention the community resource directory they offer called ‘Community Links for Families’. “It covers the fourcounty area, and we’re in the process of updating it now,” said Walters. “It is available on-line already, and a printed version will be out soon. Decat provides the funding.” Walters said that what funds the state does provide, though smaller, are divided up based on priorities. “Our providers submit grant applications, and our board takes the state money and disburses it to who we deem worthy of funding based on them meeting our priorities.” Walters listed those areas currently receiving funding as the HOPES program, Early Childhood, YOUR, Inc. (Head Start), Pre-school scholarships and Professional development. Their website is currently under construction, and can be found at: www.buildingfamilies.net. Also be sure to visit their Facebook page. If anyone is interested in serving on their board, or simply volunteering, contact Walters. They also have advisory teams people can serve on. Walters also said that if you do want to help, but don’t know what you would like to do, they also accept monetary donations. For any of these, or just more information about any of the programs they offer, contact Walters at 515-602-6371 or by email at: mwalters@co.wright. ia.us. She will direct you from there to the specific person you need in the office.

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Goldfield Dam Project Continued from Page 1 rapids do not create recirculating current, which also helps prevent riverbank erosion. Skinner believes that replacing the dam with a rapids will attract visitors to the park. Rapids are good for recreation, providing a fun ride for tubers and kayakers. It’s safe to walk out onto the rapids structure, so fishing enthusiasts could walk right out into the pools if they choose to. “It’s just going to be a really, really great change down there in the park. I’m sure that it would draw people down there,” Skinner said. “There are already a lot of people who come in from outside the county to go down there.” The Goldfield rock arch rapids will be made up of three or four pools, covering about 100-150 feet. It will begin about 60-70 feet about the current location of the dam, and end around where the rocks end below the dam. All the work will be done on city property in the River Park, and the water level in the Boone will not be affected. “We’re not changing the water level. It’s going to stay the same as it has been since the original dam was built,” said Soenen. “Some people are going to be concerned that we’re going to change the water level. “ The City of Goldfield has set up a trust and agency fund for the project, so any monetary donations are tax-deductible. If, for whatever reason, the project is not completed any donated monies will not be refunded. Instead, the donations will go towards to Goldfield’s city park. The project is also looking for rocks and boulders of all sizes. Greg Soenen, one of the people leading the charge to replace the old dam, said that the project will require approximately 30-40 truckloads of gravel. “We’re looking for big piles of rock that farmers have accumulated,” said Soenen. “There’s about 50 percent of the material already there. Its been dumped in there over the years.” So far, the Dam Project has already received donations amounting to about $2,000, and have located one person willing to donate a load of rock. Considering that the project has not really begun advertising their donation drive, it’s off to a good start. “Almost everybody I talked to is positive about the project. They want to see the thing improved here,” said Soenen Skinner and Orville Steffenson began working to replace the 79-yearold dam about a year ago, and they’ve made a lot of headway in that time. Early on, Skinner hit a lot of roadblocks with the project, and he credits Soenen for getting the project on the right track after a lot of dead ends. “It kind of died down. Every corner I turned, I hit a brick wall. I couldn’t seem to make any headway,” Skinner said. “The next thing I know, Greg is on board and knows the DNR … He’s kind of a dam saver. Things really started moving when Greg got on board, and when city hall got involved.” As of now, the DNR has nearly completed the designs for the rapids. Skinner, Steffenson, and Soenen are working to secure a grant from the DNR, which would cover up to 50 percent of the $70,000 project. They are also looking into getting money through county and the Wright County Charitable Fund. The project has received letter of support from the City of Goldfield, the county supervisors, the Goldfield Commercial Club, the Goldfield Women’s Club, and the Wright County Conservation Board. The conservation board is interested in the dam, at least in part, because they are considering listing the upper portion of the Boone River as a designated water trail. The lower part of the Boone, from Webster City to the Des Moines River, is already listed as a water trail. “(The conservation board was) pretty excited about it. They (are) talking about working towards designating that as a waterway, starting next year. They’re thinking about putting some type of canoe access up by Isaak Walton,” said Soenen. “We have two accesses here in Goldfield. They’re just dirt now, but hopefully as this thing gets built, we can improve them too. There will be one just above it and one just below it, so if people want to shoot the rapids in their kayaks, they can just keep going down. Possibly towards Eagle Grove, there could be a couple more canoe accesses put in as well.” “The thing just keeps growing. It looks like there’s a real good possibility that within a few years we could have the whole Boone River through Wright County listed as a designated water trail. That means that the Iowa DNR promotes it for tourism on their guides and brochures,” Soenen said “The rapids might end up being the centerpiece of the upper Boone.” If you are interested in donating to the Goldfield Dam Project, donations are accepted at Goldfield City Hall. If you have questions on the project, you can contact city hall at 515-825-3613 or Orville Steffenson at 515-825-3422.

Wright County Charitable Foundation fall granting period opens The Wright County Charitable Foundation’s (WCCF) fall granting period opens Monday, Sept. 16. The grant application guidelines, application, eligibility rules, and process are posted under the Wright County Charitable Foundation’s link on the home page of the ofﬁcial Wright County website: www. wrightcounty.org. If you have questions about the application, process or deadlines, contact Wright County Economic

Development at 515-532-6422, or by email at wced@co.wright.ia.us. All applications must be received in the Wright County Economic Development ofﬁce in the basement of the courthouse in Clarion no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Combined, approximately $90,000 in grants to approximately 45 eligible non-proﬁts was distributed in the fall 2012 and spring 2013 granting periods by the Wright County Charitable Foundation.

Clarion Junior Wrestling Tournament on Nov. 23 Four divisions competing The annual Clarion Junior Wrestling Tournament, sponsored by the Clarion Ruritans and the Clarion Recreation Department, takes place on Saturday, Nov. 23. There will be four divisions competing. Pee Wee is for grades Prep-K, K, ﬁrst and second. Weigh-in is from 7:30-8:30 a.m., with matches starting at 9:30 a.m. Bantam is for third and fourth graders, with weigh-in also from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and wrestling starting right after the Pee Wee matches. Junior is for ﬁfth and sixth graders, with weigh-in from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and matches starting right after Bantam. Senior is for seventh and eighth graders, with weigh-in also from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and matches starting right after Junior. All wrestlers will wrestle 4-man round robin events. Every attempt is made to give all boys three matches. Hopefully, byes will not be necessary

and pairing boys from the same town can be avoided. Brackets will be determined at weigh-in. This is an all-trophy tournament, with awards given for ﬁrst thru fourth place. Champions will also receive their wall bracket. Entry fees must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, Nov. 20, to avoid an extra door fee. Entry fee must be included at the time of registration, with checks made payable to the City of Clarion and sent to P.O. Box 266, Clarion, Ia. 50525. You must ﬁll out an entry form for early registration, and they are available from the Ruritans or Rec. Director Tom Simmons. Spectator admission will be charged at the door. Concessions are available, with a continental breakfast and noon lunch also available for purchase. For questions or more information contact Simmons at 515-532-2482.

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We are voicing our concern about a new high voltage power line being built in communities across Iowa. It is not too late to work together to stop this from happening. The Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance is an organization made up of landowners, families, and businesses who are opposed to unwanted and unnecessary transmission lines in Iowa. Rock Island Clean Lines (RICL) is proposing to use eminent domain to construct a high voltage transmission line over 375 miles of prime farmland and private property in Iowa. These lines are planned for your community. Some of the goals of the Alliance are to stop RICL in Iowa, provide support and resources to landowners, and work with experts to research issues and concerns over this project. The Alliance will help supporters keep updated on the facts of this project, advocate on the behalf of landowners, file objections, offer legal representation as a large group, and file objections at public hearings. The first step for landowners is not to sign anything from Rock Island until you know the facts of the consequences of this action and your legal rights. You may Los some future land rights and also have detrimental tax consequences if you voluntarily sign. Also, the number of people who do not sign voluntarily will help our united front to oppose this project in our communities. For more information about the Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance, or to join the Alliance, visit our web site at www.iowastopricl.com. You may also contact us by email at iowastopricl@gmail.com or call 712-262-5229. We are planning meetings in various communities to share information about the Alliance and how you can help stop RICL. The next meeting will be held in Mallard at Gene Olberding Seed on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Olberding Seed is located at 5014 490th Ave. (3 miles east and 1-1/4 miles south of Sparky’s convenience store). A second meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., at Wright County Trucks, 413 Hwy. 3 and 17 in Goldfield. Respectfully, Carolyn Sheridan President of the Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance

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How would you feel if a private company was granted eminent domain and took your property? This is what many Iowans could be facing when Rock Island Clean Line Energy (RICL) requests eminent domain from the Iowa Utilities Board to put high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission lines across Iowa. The energy produced from wind turbines in northwest Iowa will be sent as far away as New Jersey and none consumed in Iowa. Hard working, tax paying land owners should not be subjected to their property condemned by a company owned by a family based in Houston, Texas. An estimated 375 miles of beautiful Iowa landscape will be forever marred by unsightly towers. On September 19, The Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance Community Informational Meeting will be in Goldﬁeld to inform the public about the RICL plans and what the public can do. Please add your support, even if your land isn’t in the crosshairs. You could be next if a precedent is set and a private company is allowed to take your land. Websites with more information are http://www.iowastopricl.com/, and http://www.rockislandcleanline. com. Meeting place is Wright County Trucks, 413 Hwy. 3 and 17 in Goldﬁeld, Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. Together we can make a difference. Nancy Schmalenberger Vincent, Iowa

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By Les Houser wrightcosports@gmail.com For the second week in a row, the Eagle Grove varsity football team gave the ball away too many times. Letting it come back to haunt them in a 42-0 loss at Clarion-Goldfield. Three lost fumbles all led directly to Cowboy touchdowns, along with the Eagles having to kick the ball back to C-G after giving up a safety. The Cowboys then scored on that drive as well. “It all comes back to confidence, and you can’t coach that,” said head coach Kelly Williamson. “It was a physical mismatch. The Cowboys were the better team on Friday night. They were more physical and coach Hansch has a nice team that will win some games. They also showed great sportsmanship.” The Cowboys took the ball first and just two plays later fumbled it back to the Eagles at the C-G 37. Unfortunately, the Eagles only got one rushing play in before turning it over themselves on a fumble at the C-G 39. “We would have had a good gain, but it just was not meant to be,” said Williamson. “We work on that play all the time in practice.” The Cowboys soon turned that recovery into a 36yard touchdown run, with the PAT making it 7-0. An Eagles fumble on the next series set up C-G at their own 25-yard line. They would score seven plays later on a 34-yard touchdown pass to make it 14-0 with the PAT. The Eagles next series ended with a C-G safety on the punt attempt. The Cowboys then took the kick and returned in 61 yards, scoring two plays later to make it 23-0. Eagle Grove took the ball again, and were driving it to their 38 when the quarter ended. The drive continued into the second period, with Schope rushing for two gains of five total yards. Jake Wilde then ran for 15, followed by Josh Morris carrying for 11. The Wilde carry resulted in an injury to the Eagle quarterback, which looks likely to end his season. That drive then ended on the C-G 26, with the Cowboys covering the fumble to take over. They would score seven plays later to make it 30-0. The Eagles went three and out on the next series, punting the ball back to

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Sophomore Jeremy Weber took over as signal caller after the injury to Wilde, going one of six for 30 yards. Prior to that, he caught one pass from Wilde for a nice 44-yard gain. He also ran back a kick for 28 yards.

Josh Morris is dragged out of bounds on this kick return. The senior returned four kicks for 59 total yards on the night, along with catching two passes for 38 total yards and rushing four times for 21 yards.

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Several Eagles were either in on, or nearby, this defensive play versus the Cowboys. Pictured, from left, are Devon Omvig (10), Dylan Huse (52), Brandon Stuhr (33) and Julian Calderon (4).

C-G at putting them at their 30. They would score on a 45-yard touchdown run to make it 36-0. The Cowboys would score again before halftime to make for the final, with no scoring in the second half. The Eagles had three drives in the second half, which was on a continuous clock due to the score.

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They were three downs and out with two drives, and gained 39 yards over seven plays with the last drive as time expired in the game. “We couldn’t control the injury to Jake,” said Williamson. “Life is about how we respond to adversity. We have to be ready to fight through it. We can either hang our heads or come out swinging.” The Eagles gained 127 net yards on 38 offensive plays, compared to 466 net yards for the Cowboys. They had six first downs, with C-G getting 21. They had 45 net rushing yards compared to 432 for the Cowboys. Total possession time was 21:05 for the Eagles and 26:55 for the Cowboys. The Eagles converted 3 of 10 thirddowns and 2 of 2 fourth-downs. Wilde gained 23 yards on five carries before leaving the game. Morris gained 21 yards on four attempts, while Schope picked up seven yards on seven totes of the pigskin. Weber added two yards and Dylan Thielen one yard. Wilde finished 2 of 3 for 52 yards, with Weber going one of 6 in relief. Weber caught one pass for 44 yards, and Morris two balls for 38 yards total. Schope punted four times for a 35.8-yard average, while Wilde kicked twice for a 50-yard average. Morris returned four kicks for 59 total yards, Devon Omvig two kicks for 34 yards and Weber one kick for 28 yards. There were no punt returns. No tackle stats were available at press time. “Our fan support was a positive and appreciated by the kids and coaching staff,” said Williamson. “We need to take it one practice at a time and stick together. The question now is how are we going to respond in our first district game?” This week-Eagles (0-2) at NashuaPlainfield (2-1): The Huskies are coming off a 46-13 win over North Butler. “They’re a wing-T team and prefer the run,” said Williamson. “They are well coached and a team that can push for a playoff spot. We’ll need to play very well to have an opportunity to win. We will go out there and give it our best shot. We’re going to, win, lose or draw, play with pride with our chins up and chests out. We will play as hard as we can, and play as a team, and see where it gets us.”

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By Les Houser wrightcosports@gmail.com The Eagle Grove boys cross country team posted a respectable showing at the Lynx Invitational last Tuesday in Webster City. Algona took the team title with 32 points, just edging out three-time champion Boone with 38 points. The rest finished like this: Fort Dodge 65, St. Edmond 103, Webster City 181, Manson NW Webster 196, Humboldt 199, Eagle Grove 205, Roland-Story 245, Prairie Valley 249, HamptonDumont 306 and Belmond-Klemme 350. “It was pretty close to a perfect night weather-wise,” said coach Aaron Schmidt. “This meet shows that we’ve made a lot of improvement from last year to this year. We went from tenth place a year ago to eighth. Something right is going on. Most of the runners finished where they ended last year, which shows me we definitely have strong improvement this year. They’re confident in what they can do, but there’s a lot of work ahead.” Co-captain Noah Stephas turned in the best finish for the varsity, taking 28th in 19:13.37. Finishing behind him in order were: Brett Maier (42nd) in 20:05.21, Jacob Wesselink (43rd) in 20:09.28, Carter Asche (45th) in 20:11.74, Austin Weland (47th) in 20:19.50, Colton Pickering (55th) in 20:44.41 and Andrew Ramsey (72nd) in 22:29. The average team time was 19:59.82. “Noah looked really good, and had no cramp problems,” said Schmidt. “He surprised himself with what he can do. Senior co-captain Jacob set a personal best. It was great for his first meet this season. Brett was just two seconds off his personal best from last year.” The coach felt that his guys need to work on the cramping issue but also build their endurance. “They need to be educated on what they can do (to be ready),” said Schmidt. “Our fourth-year guys have experienced it but they still need a refresher course.” The JV finishing times (and placings) went like this: Logan Toillon (43rd) in 22:25, Eric Fransen (54th) in 22:52, Casey Jergens (74th) in 23:33, Gage Behnkendorf (77th) in 23:49, Louis Shriver (85th) in 24:22, Karter Johnson (95th) in 24:54, Tyler Kendrick (103rd) in 25:24, Caleb Pohlman (105th) in 25:27, Preston Jacobson (117th) in 27:07, Dalton Schaffer (121st) in 27:32, Kaden Helmke (123rd) in 27:39, Drew

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Noah Stephas represented the Eagles in the varsity race at Webster City, and posted a 19:13.37 for 28th place. The team took eighth place for the meet.

Jacob Wesselink finished 43rd for the varsity in the cross country meet at Webster City last Tuesday. His time was 20:09.28. He helped the team to an eighth place finish in the twelve-team field.

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Drew Lowenberg represented the Eagles in the JV race, finishing 130th in a time of 29:19.

Casey Jergens ran the JV race for Eagle Grove last Tuesday, putting up a time of 23:33 for 74th place on the day.

Lowenberg (130th) in 29:19 and Harrison Helgevold (134th) in 33:09. “Eric was slower on the team than last year, but really improved by over three minutes from a year ago,” said Schmidt. “That’s dropping a lot of time. He’s worked hard and has goals now that probably were not possible before. He’s setting his sights on a

varsity spot.” The Eagles run at Ballard next Monday and Clear Lake on Thursday. “Knowing that some of the guys were cramping, but still running good times, is encouraging,” said the coach. “When we’re perfectly healthy, imagine what we might do.”

Christensen 1st individually, Lady Eagles sixth at Webster City Willard, SimoNS boTh iN Top 45

By Les Houser wrightcosports@gmail.com The way Lady Eagle senior Tiffany Christensen is starting her season, it would be difficult to bet against her standing on the gold medal step in November at Lakeside in Fort Dodge. Like a true champion, she was still not totally satisfied with her time. Christensen rode a blistering 15:57.92 to easily win the girls varsity race by almost 14 full seconds. Her effort helped the team take seventh in the final standings, with Algona taking the team crown with 45 points. Humboldt was a close second at 56 and Boone third with 80. The rest finished like this: Roland-Story 115, Webster City 120, Clarion-Goldfield 180, Eagle Grove 184, St. Edmond 197, Fort Dodge 201, Prairie Valley 216 and Belmond-Klemme 290. “The temperature was a little warm with not a lot of wind, making for warm conditions,” said coach Mike Herrington. “I felt the girls adjusted to these factors, and as a team we are right on track compared to our 2012 performance at this event.” Other Lady Eagle varsity finishes (with placings) were Jana Willard (35th) in 19:29.49, Sami Simons (45th) in 20:08.96, Alaina Helmke (56th) in 20:38.17 and Sam Helmke (61st) in 20:57.24. Team average for the meet was 19:26.36. “That total aggregate time for our first five runners in only seconds behind last year at this time, and average individual times are less than ten seconds off,” said Herrington. “If you look at the time variance between the second through fifth varsity runners, along with JV times, we reduced that margin from 2012. A major goal for this team is to move this pack towards the front of the race by the end of the season. We want all runners to get faster but to get faster together.” Herrington went on to explain

that these girls know their summer mileage program was no where near the times of early in the season. “You have to train at the right intensity, maintain her current times and staying healthy, to peak in October,” said the coach. “Slower times early in the season are not reflective of where a team can be by the end of mid-October. I like the work ethic, commitment and desire to improve that these runners are showing. We have girls that are like green sticks right now, and training will stiffen them up as the season progresses.” The coach then talked about his varsity runners individually. “Overall, I saw a lot of physical toughness for several of our veterans and first-timers,” said Herrington. “Tiffany had a solid performance and her time was in line with her 2012 effort. I am looking for her to expand her leadership on the course and in practices, helping the younger runners continue to improve as the season progresses. As a freshman, Jana got her first taste of high schoo l competition and finished as the number two runner in this meet. She’s a competitor and knows the success of our past runners was the result of hard work and practice. I am confident she will make positive strides over the next few weeks. Sammi took over a minute off her 2012 time and was our number three runner. I want her to continue pushing herself for the number two spot and close the gap. Our fourth runner was Alaina Helmke. I know she understands the tradition and reputation EG cross country has received over the last few years. Her and I both know she hasn’t tapped her potential. No doubt she has solid speed and as the endurance comes this season so will her times and position on the team. Sam Helmke was our fifth scorer and continues to work hard. Sam and I have made adjustment to her

recent training programs, which we feel were a direct reflection of her times at Webster City. The body can only carry so much oxygen in the leg muscles, and trying to execute two different training routines can quickly create fatigued legs. I think our adjustment will show quick results for her, and she will improve her position on the team as we move forward. Chloe Sunde and Aja Bell completed our varsity lineup.” Herington then turned his attention towards his JV runners at the Lynx Invite. “Alix Rethman had a quality race for her first time on a high school course, and has the strength to be a quality runner for us this season,” said the coach. “Kaylee Cameron is building confidence in the daily training runs and allowing her athleticism to come out. As a first time competitor, I feel she is starting to understand the cross country program and positive results one can generate for themselves. She is really pushing to move up the ranks and be a key component of the pack. We are slowly transitioning both Aja and Alexi Bell into the program. Both of these ladies have athletic talent and it will be interesting to see where they are by the end of the season. We know Aja has excellent speed, and once we get her accustomed to the pace concept she can be a solid contributor to our low team scores. Cross country is 70 percent mental and I see that in her. Our final finisher was Dru Boatner. She has a foot injury, which has prevented her mileage for the past week. We are having her bike and hope to get her back to form in the next two weeks. She has the opportunity to compete if she remains focused and sets goals. Thutam was unable to complete the race due to illness.” The team will run at Ballard on Monday and Clear Lake on Thursday

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Lions defeat Eagles in three sets By Les Houser wrightcosports@gmail.com The Eagle Grove varsity volleyball team returned home last Thursday night to face Clear Lake in a North Central Conference match. The girls gave a good effort in the first set before falling 25-17, and preceded to keep it respectable the rest of the way in dropping both remaining sets 25-13, 2514. “We’re getting a better understanding of our serve placement,” said head coach Jim McLaughlin. “Once we get them where we need to be it should only improve. Our desire is there and things are coming along. Leslie did a nice job of leading us in kills and digs.” The team served at 74.5 percent efficiency, with Daisah Shivers making 15 of 16 successfully with one ace serve. Sam Kruckenberg was 6 of 7 and Megan Crail 7 of 9 with an ace. Lexie Mosher went 3 of 3, Leslie Cooper 3 of 4 and Madison Anderson 1 of 2. Shivers set the ball for six assists, with Mosher and Heather Wilson each adding one assist apiece. Cooper slammed four kills over the net, with Kruckenberg providing three and Hammitt two. Brianna Allen, Dani Koester and Crail all chipped in one kill each to the attack. On defense, the team totaled 26 digs with Cooper setting the pace with seven. Crail, Kruckenberg and Shivers all made four scoops of the ball. Anderson added three, Mallory Hammitt two and both Tori Axtell and Mosher one apiece. Crail went above the net for two solo blocks, while Wilson added three block assists. Hammitt chipped in two assists and Koester one. “We are improving our passing and just need to continue to improve our offensive plays,” said McLaughlin. “I’m still looking for someone to step up and take charge.”

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Leslie Cooper goes up for a kill attempt in the Eagles first match at the C-G Tournament. The sophomore managed to contribute 19 digs on the day to pace the team in that stat, and added a perfect 7 of 7 from the serving line.

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Mallory Hammitt returns the ball in the third set of the match. The senior had two kills, two digs and two block assists for the three-set match. She finished with five total digs on Saturday.

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Sam Kruckenberg prepares to return the ball over to Clear Lake as Leslie Cooper looks on. The junior had four digs on defense, and also added three kills in the match. She went 6 of 7 from the serving line. She paced the team with 11 total digs on Saturday at Lake City.

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all contributed one assist each. Hammitt had a kill on offense; with Kruckenberg registering four digs on defense and Shivers three. The Glidden-Ralston Wildcats took their match with the Eagles in straight sets, 21-12, 21-14. The Eagles served at nearly 86 percent efficiency, with Allen at 5 of 5 and two aces. Shivers was 5 of 6 and Crail 5 of 7, and both of them had a pair of ace serves thrown in. Cooper and Mosher were both 2 of 2 with Cooper getting an ace. Shivers posted three assists and Mosher two as setters. Cooper added four kills and Hammitt two successful spikes. Anderson, Axtell and Kruckenberg all had two digs each to lead that stat. The Eagles met Des Moines Christian, with the Lions prevailing by set scores of 21-7, 21-5. The team served at almost 86 percent, with Osborn finishing at 3 of 3 and Mosher 2 of 2. Shivers was 5 of 6 with an ace. Hammitt had two kills and Cooper three digs. The Eagles lost to the Cougars of Manson NW Webster by sets of 21-9, 21-6. Serving was just over 81 percent, with both Mosher and Shivers going 3 of 3 and both Crail and Kruckenberg 2 of 2. Shivers set for four assists, and both Axtell and Hammitt had two digs apiece. Versus South Hamilton, it was the Hawks winning by set scores of 2114, 21-3. The Eagles served at almost 89 percent, with five players perfect including Allen and Crail (3 of 3), Axtell (2 of 2) and Anderson and

Photo by Les Houser

Megan Crail gets ready to start a point in the home match with Clear Lake. The senior finished 7 of 9 with an ace, and added four digs to her final line. At the tournament in Lake City, she totaled 15 of 17 with three ace serves.

Eagle volleyball searching for right combination to win; go 0-6 at Lake City By Les Houser wrightcosports@gmail.com It continues to be a work in progress for the Eagle volleyball team, and the learning curve is tricky as the team tries to replace the seniors of a year ago while searching for their own identity. Even though they went winless last Saturday at Lake City, coach Jim McLaughlin sees things coming along. “Our serving was up, and that was key,” said the head coach. “Coach Tweeten has been working with them on that. With our lack of size, that will be big for us. We’re making better sets and now our hitters need to keep improving. Little pieces here and there are bringing us along.” The team lost to Audubon by set scores of 21-7, 21-8. The Eagles served at nearly 97 percent, with Crail going 4 of 4 with an ace. Mosher and Shivers were both 2 of 2. Cooper was 2 of 3 with an ace, and Anderson 3 of 4. Crail, Koester and Shivers all had one assist each as setters. Cooper, Koester, Kruckenberg and Wilson all had one kill apiece in the offensive attack mode. Kruckenberg also added three digs with Cooper getting two. Crail and Wilson both managed a block assist each. Versus the host South Central Calhoun team, the Titans beat the Eagles with sets of 21-7, 21-10. Topping the serving numbers in the match was Mosher at 4 of 4 and an ace, Kruckenberg at 3 of 3 and Cooper at 3 of 5. Shivers, Hammitt and Kruckenberg

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Osborn (1 of 1). Shivers was 5 of 6 with an ace, and Kruckenberg nailed an ace in her one good serve. Crail and Shivers each had two assists, with Crail also contributing four digs. For the entire tournament, Mosher was 13 of 13 in serves while Crail went 15 of 17 with three aces. Shivers was 21 of 26 with five aces, Kruckenberg 10 of 11 and Anderson 8 of 11. Shivers totaled 12 assists on the day, with Crail credited with four and Hammitt three. Cooper made five total successful spikes and Hammitt three. Total digs were very evenly distributed, with Kruckenberg tallying 11, Cooper 10, Anderson and Axtell eight each, Crail and Shivers seven each, Hammitt five, Mosher three and Wilson one. The team will not be in action again until next Monday when they host CWL, then travel to Clarion Tuesday for a match against the Cowgirls. “We have time off to work on some things and get a little rest,” said McLaughlin. “Then we get right back into conference play on Tuesday. We are still getting high sets, which put their blockers in position. When we fix that, we can run a faster tempo offense. Our setters are working hard, and were thrown into the fire a bit earlier than I would have liked. The girls have good attitudes and are supporting each other. It’s a building process, and the pieces are falling into place for the big picture at the end.”

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick local competition is set for September 14 By Les Houser wrightcosports@gmail.com The Clarion Recreation Department, along with the NFL and USA Football, is sponsoring the annual Punt, Pass & Kick (PP & K) competition for boys and girls ages 6-15. It is being held on Saturday, September 14 at the C-G football field. Ages 6-11 can register at 1 p.m., with competition getting underway at 1:30. Ages 12-15 will register at 1:30 p.m., with competition starting at 2:00. This is free and open to any boys and girls in those age groups, with the ten age groups based on the child’s age as of December 31, 2013. Boys will compete against boys, and girls against girls, in the following age groups: 6-7 year olds; 8-9 year olds; 10-11 year olds; 12-13 year olds; 14-15 year olds. Participants may only register and compete in one

local round of PP &K, and competing in more than one local round will result in automatic disqualification. No football shoes, cleats or turf shoes are allowed, and no bare feet are allowed. Only soft sole gym shoes permitted. Failure to wear the proper shoes will result in disqualification. Please note the importance of providing a copy of a valid birth certificate and a parental signature, both of which are required for participation. There will be no exceptions made for this. Please return a completed registration form to either the Eagle Grove Elementary or Middle School prior to the day of competition. If you need one, forms are also available at those two offices. For questions or more information, contact Tom Simmons at 515-532-2482.

eAgle grove SporTS evenTS MoN., sePT. 16: 4:30 p.m. Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country at Ballard 4:30 p.m. Coed Middle School Cross Country at Ballard 6 p.m. Jr. Varsity Football at Pocohontas 6 p.m. Girls’ Jr. Varsity Volleyball vs. Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne 6:30 p.m. Girls’ Volleyball vs. CorwithWesley-LuVerne Tues., sePT. 17: 4 p.m. 7th-Grade Football vs. HamptonDumont MS 4:15 p.m. 7th-Grade Volleyball at Humboldt 5:30 p.m. 8th-Grade Football vs. HamptonDumont MS 6 p.m. Jr. Varsity Volleyball at ClarionGoldfield

6 p.m. Freshman Volleyball at ClarionGoldfield 7:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball at ClarionGoldfield THurs., sePT. 19: 4:15 p.m. 7th- & 8th-Grade Volleyball at Clarion-Goldfield 4:30 p.m. Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity Cross Country at Clear Lake 4:30 p.m. Coed Middle School Cross Country 6 p.m. Jr. Varsity Volleyball vs. St. Edmond 6:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball vs. St. Edmond 7:30 p.m. Girls’ Varsity Volleyball vs. St. Edmond FrI., sePT. 20: 7 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Dike-New Hartford HS

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

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A pigment of her imagination Gerri Dupree was at Family Table on Friday, Sept. 7, to talk with the women of the Eagle Grove Equality Club about her love of china painting. A few other diners in the restaurant also snuck over to view the beautiful works of art painted by Dupree. Photo by Kim Demory

BY KIM DEMORY egeagle@goldﬁeldaccess.net Gerri Dupree of Eagle Grove has proven that it’s never too late to learn a new hobby or ﬁnd a new passion. She didn’t begin china paiting until she was in her 40s, and she been at it now for half a century, give or take a few years when her painting was put on hold. “Life has a way of interrupting with our hobbies,” Dupree said lightheartedly. She never let that take her passion away for good, though; only termporarily from time-to-time. In fact, she said her last interruption lasted roughly 10 years, but now she’s back at it again and enjoying it as much as she ever did.

“I’m pretty rusty, though,” she joked. Dupree first took a painting lesson after a friend inspired her. The gal who taught the class was born and raised and continued to live on a ranch, so naturally, she taught them how to paint horses, cows, and barns. Dupree soon grew discontented because that wasn’t the type of thing she wanted to paint. “If I wanted to see that (kind of thing) all I had to do was get in my car and drive around,” she said. Dupree wanted to learn to paint flowers, fruits - pretty things with lots of color. She couldn’t find a teacher for that, so she stopped painting for 10 years. That’s when another friend came and asked her

to take china painting classes with her. At first Dupree said “No,” but then she changed her mind and went. She loved it, and the other women who were taking the class. Soon, Dupree belonged to two clubs in Texas and two in New Mexico (where she lived). “I was in seventh Heaven,” she said. Dupree eventually even had the opportunity to take some classes/ workshops from Jean Sadler. “She was kind of my idol,” Dupree said. Over the course of her years, Dupree has painted on vases, plates, eggs, platters, clocks, serving trays, tea pots, and more. On them she’s painted faces, flowers, birds, fruit - but her favorite thing to paint is roses. Perhaps that’s because they were the most challenging for her to master. A wise person told her that she would never be able to paint a rose if she couldn’t first draw it. So, Dupree took the challenge and ordered a 12-step book on how to draw roses. One step at a time, she achieved her goal. You would never know it from her paintings today how hard they were to learn. Dupree said she can’t even begin to imagine how many pieces she’s created over the years, only that she has never sold any of them. She’s never tried. “Each piece is like one of your children. You don’t want to give it away,” Dupree said. Reba Moffitt, Dupree’s daughter, said if she had to guess, she would say her mother has painted hundreds of pieces. “I have an awful lot of stuff

Pictured above are just a few of the hundreds of china pieces that Gerri Dupree of Eagle Grove has painted over the course of the last several decades. While she has enjoyed painting a variety of scenes, Dupree is currently trying to perfect her birds. These pieces were on display at Family Table on Friday, Sept. 6, for the women of the Eagle Grove Equality Club to enjoy. Photo by Kim Demory

I’m going to have to hand down to somebody someday,” Dupree said with a big smile. For now, she is enjoying their beauty, enjoying sharing her

creations with other people who are interested, and enjoying the chance to pass on her passion for china painting to any or all of her great granddaughters.

“If there is something I enjoy more than painting, I don’t know what it would be,” Dupree said. “I have met some of the most wonderful friends (through this hobby).”

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Eagles struggle at C-G volleyball invite

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Winless in ten total sets

BY LES HOUSER WRIGHTCOSPORTS@GMAIL.COM The youth and inexperience of this year’s Eagle Grove varsity volleyball squad showed itself last Saturday at the Cowgirl Volleyball Invitational tournament hosted by ClarionGoldfield. The Eagles couldn’t pick up a set on the day, dropping all five matches by 2-0 scores. “Our inexperience in game situations showed as we were timid defensively and offensively,” said head coach Jim McLaughlin. “With the players on this team, they will want to get batter and they will work to get better! We made way too many hitting errors, but this can be corrected with player commitment to fundamentals and technique. We stayed positive, and the girls know this team is a work in progress and that we will just keep getting better as the season goes on.” The loss to Clear Lake (matches may not be in the order played) was by set scores of 21-10, 21-6. The team served at 90.5 percent, with Megan Crail hitting 5 of 5 serves with two aces. Mallory Hammitt went 6 of 7 with an ace thrown in. Dani Koester made two kills in the offensive attack, and digs were led by Leslie Cooper with five and Madison Anderson with four. Koester also managed a solo block. The Eagles lost to Clarion-Goldfield 21-7, 21-8. The team served at almost 69 percent, with both Crail and Daisah Shivers going 3 of 3. Shivers also set the ball for three assists. Crail managed three kills, and Cooper three digs. Koester had another solo block. Versus North Butler, scores were 21-11, 21-9. The Eagles served at 81 percent, with Anderson leading the way at 6 of 6 and an ace. Shivers made three assists and Brianna Allen two kills in net action. Anderson registered four digs, and Hammitt added two solo blocks on defense. Set scores versus CAL were 21-8, 21-17. The team served at almost 85 percent, with Brandi Osborn going 7 of 8 with three aces. Shivers set for three assists, and Crail nailed two kills. Cooper executed four digs, and

ATTACK THE BALL

Esme Figueroa goes up for a kill attempt in the Eagles ﬁrst match at the C-G Tournament. She would leave in this same match with an injury, ending her day early. Koester added another solo block. Versus Northeast Hamilton, set scores were 21-12, 21-10. The team served at just under 61 percent, with Hammitt 4 of 5 and two others at perfect numbers. Figueroa had three assists, with Tori Axtell and Shivers adding one apiece. Wilson pounded three kills and Cooper contributed four digs. For the tournament, Crail went 16 of 17 with three ace serves. Cooper was 7 of 7, Hammitt 10 of 12, Anderson 12 of 16, Wilson 10 of 15 and Shivers 14 of 18. Crail topped the kill list with six, and Koester had four total solo blocks. Digs were paced by Cooper with 19, Anderson with 14 and Crail with six. “We lost our setter Esme with a knee injury in our ﬁrst match of the day,” said McLaughlin. “We struggled to win points offensively, but we did

gain some valuable experience for our backup setters. Our senior Megan led us in kills, and she and Brandi had three aces each. Our passing was subpar to start the day, but improved quite a bit as the day went on. We just need players to step up and take charge in the back row. When this happens we have better offensive opportunities.” The team hosts Clear Lake this Thursday (change in the schedule), then plays in the South Central Calhoun tournament Saturday in Lake City. “These girls are a good group to work with, they just need to become more competitive and conﬁdent in all phases of the game,” said McLaughlin. “Coaches Tweeten and Pedersen are helping them understand the ﬂow of the match and helping them with ingame adjustments.”

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Eagle volleyball drops two home matches BY LES HOUSER WRIGHTCOSPORTS@GMAIL.COM The Eagle varsity volleyball team opened their season last Tuesday in hosting both Prairie Valley and South Hamilton in a triangular. The home team lost both matches, dropping two straight sets to Prairie Valley by scores of 25-13, 25-13 and two straight to South Hamilton by scores of 25-15, 25-16. Versus Prairie Valley, the team served at almost 89 percent with five girls finishing with perfect serving numbers. Megan Crail went 8 of 8, Esme Figueroa 6 of 6 and Sam Kruckenberg 2 of 2. Tori Axtell and Leslie Cooper were both successful in one serve opportunity each. Heather Wilson was 5 of 6 and Mallory Hammitt 1 of 3 in their serving turns. In the offensive attack, Figueroa set the ball for five assists. Crail and Wilson finished with two kills apiece and Cooper, Hammitt and Dani Koester one successful spike each. On defense, the team tallied 16 total digs with Cooper and Kruckenberg leading the way with five apiece. Crail and Hammitt had two scoops of the ball each, while Axtell and Fiqueroa saved one ball each. Wilson added one solo block to her final line. Against South Hamilton, the team served at almost 91 percent with Figueroa having a perfect night all around in going 10 of 10 with one ace serve. Koester was 4 of 4 and Axtell 2 of 2. Wilson went 6 of 7 with an ace, Cooper was 4 of 5 and Hammitt 3 of 4 to round out those numbers. In the attack mode, Figueroa set for five assists and Hammitt one assist. Koester went airborne for three kills, with both Crail and Wilson adding two successful spikes each. Hammitt and Kruckenberg contributed one kill apiece. On defense, the team tallied 14 total digs with both Cooper and Kruckenberg credited with three apiece. Axtell, Crail and Figueroa all chipped in with two spikes each, while Hammitt and Wilson came up with one apiece. Koester and Figueroa each had one block assist. The team travels to the Southern Cal Tournament this coming Saturday in Lake City.

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Change and opportunity are constantly a part of life, at least at some point or another, for all of us. I am no exception to that, and recently I had that happen yet again. Ryan Harvey and Tim Craig, my associates at Mid-America Publishing, offered me the position of sports editor for both the Monitor and Eagle. I’ve already been doing the Monitor coverage of the Cowboys and Cowgirls team’s for the past 10 years, but now we are combining the position to bring the sports desk at the Eagle back in-house. Jon Hapgood has done a ﬁne job in bringing you weekly sports news, but now I hope to kick things up a notch. I have been given a great opportunity here, and I intend to try making the most of it and provide the kind of coverage that the Eagles and Lady Eagles deserve. My background in sports is a bit unique, in that it’s not from a participant stand point but only a fan. The only sport I ever even attempted in high school was golf, and not with good results. In fact, if you must know I really don’t even care to talk about it much. I think my favorite spectator sport would be football, mostly NFL but also some college games involving Iowa schools. I do enjoy watching NASCAR, probably because I have so much love of racing in my earlier years. I actually have even dabbled a bit into that myself, driving a go-kart in competition for a few years followed later by a four-cylinder hornet car at area racetracks. My point that I’m attempting to make is that, when it comes to high school sports, while I may not have been a participant I certainly

know what it takes for the kids to be involved…that is the time, dedication and effort they need to put forth. Some of that knowledge has come from my years at the Monitor, but some is also from 15 years that I spent very involved with the sports booster club at South Winneshiek. These student-athletes take a lot of pride in representing their school, and as either parents or fans we can also take pride in them giving their best effort even if it doesn’t always mean a victory. As long as we know they have given it their best, we can feel good in knowing that. We all like to win, but sometimes it’s simply not meant to be. And so if those Eagle Grove athletes will pledge to give their best, I will do the same. I will try my best to bring you the best stories I can write about all of the team’s during the year. I will try my best to give you quality photos that will capture the action of your sons and daughters, or whatever the case might be, giving their best effort for the Eagle Grove fans. I will try my best to occasionally feature certain student-athletes who might have an interesting behind-the-scenes story to tell. Above all, I will truly enjoy getting better acquainted with all of the coaches and athletes here at this school. I have made many great friendships like that over the year’s at Clarion-Goldﬁeld, and I’m conﬁdent the same thing will happen here. As I have told people, if I get even one athlete to tell me thanks for a photo I took of them or something I wrote about them I have done my job well. That has happened more than once, and I’m sure it will here also. I’m ready if you are so let the games begin!

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Thursday, September 5, 2013

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Eagles drop home opener to Broncos 46-8 Wilde contributes 148 total yards, all the points BY LES HOUSER WRIGHTCOSPORTS@GMAIL.COM While the Eagle Grove varsity football team’s offense looked good at times last Friday night in their home opener with Belmond-Klemme, costly turnovers at crucial moments eventually led to their downfall in a 46-8 loss to the Broncos. “I thought our kids did a lot of things well,” said head coach Kelly Williamson. “We moved the ball up and down the field and only had four penalties on the night. Our kids played together and played hard. Having five turnovers during the game really cost us. Two of those came inside the Broncos five-yard line, and the other three led directly to B-K touchdowns.” Belmond-Klemme took the opening kick, but the drive soon ended with the Eagles taking over at their 32-yard line. Jake Wilde would bust loose on a pretty 41-yard dash to the B-K 27. Pacheco, Wilde and Morris then took turns working the ball down to the Bronco seven, but soon a fumble oneyard short of the goal line gave it back to the Broncos. B-K then continued a time consuming drive into the second period, finishing it with a score to take the early lead. The next Eagle drive started at their 25, as they proceeded to again crisply move the chains in picking up five first downs in ten plays covering 66 yards. Just when it looked promising, another fumble at the B-K nine ended the threat. The Broncos scored soon after, and it was 20-0 B-K at the half. The Eagles returned the favor with a fumble recovery of their own to end a Bronco drive at their 13, only to loose the handle on the ball again later to set up B-K at the Eagle nine. The Bronco score made it 28-0 in the third quarter. The Eagles then started their scoring drive at the EG 35, with Wilde going to the air with a 28-yard pass to Weber and later a 26-yard toss to Ploeger which took it to the Bronco five yard stripe. A personal foul against B-K would soon set the Eagles up at the one, with Wilde doing the honors in making sure this drive finished the right way. He would also cap off the 10-play, 65 yard drive with a two-point conversion to make it 28-8 at the 4:12 mark on the clock. The Broncos scored on their next drive to make it 34-8, followed by the Eagles taking the ball again to start deep on their end of the field. It didn’t last long, as a fumble on the second snap gave the Broncos possession at the Eagle 21. Another score made it 40-8. The ensuing kickoff return was fumbled, leading to an eventual final Bronco touchdown six plays later. The Eagles compiled 14 first downs compared to 21 for the Broncos. The Eagles amassed 203 total net yards compared to the 400 net yards for the Broncos. The Eagles totaled 20:24 in possession time, with B-K having 27:36 total time. The Eagles were flagged only four times for 42 yards, while the Broncos drew nine penalties for 83 yards. The Eagles converted on 3 of 11 third downs and 4 of 5 fourth downs. The Eagles had 175 total rushing yards, with Jake Wilde toting the pigskin 17 times for 94 yards. He scored the only touchdown for the purple and gold, along with the twopoint conversion. Josh Morris picked up 37 yards on ten attempts. Miguel Pacheco had his number called seven times and responded with 25 yards. Jeremy Weber added 12 yards, Julian Calderon five yards and Lincoln Miller two yards. Wilde was two of eight behind center for 54 yards, posting an average of 27 yards per completion and a QB rating of 81.7. Zach Ploeger caught one pass

LET’S GO EAGLES YOUTH FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE

The Youth Sports Foundation held a scrimmage during halftime of last Friday’s home game. According to their coach Dave Carr, the foundation is for 5th and 6th graders and includes one girl among the 28 registered. “They learn the game in a competitive environment,” said Carr. “It’s a starter league where they can learn positions along with offense and defense.” He said they have six games scheduled, starting this Sunday in Fort Dodge. Watch the Eagle for a complete schedule. “Anyone can attend, and we have three of those games here at home,” said Carr.

TAKING OFF

Eagle quarterback Jake Wilde runs a nice keeper play down the ﬁeld for a big gain early in last Friday’s home opener versus BelmondKlemme. The senior rushed for 94 yards and scored all eight of the Eagle points. He also passed for 54 yards.

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Miguel Pacheco makes this gain as part of his 25 rushing yards versus the Broncos. The senior was also a great help on the defensive side, contributing two solo tackles and 10 tackle assists. for 26 yards, and Weber the other ball for 28 yards. Wilde kicked off twice for 55 yards, an average of 27.5 yards per kick. He also punted three times for an average of 32 yards per kick. Morris returned three kicks for a 19.7-yard average and Weber two kicks for 23 average yards. Returning one kick each were Devon Omvig (13 yards), Calderon (ﬁve yards) and Pacheco (no yards). There were no punt returns for the Eagles. The tackle chart shows four Eagles with double-digit stops. Dylan Huse and Weber both had 15 total tackles each, with Weber getting three of those solo and Huse two. Pacheco had had 12 total including two solo stops. Kent Jorgenson had 11 total, all assists. Morris and Tyler Vorrie each had seven total tackles, with Morris getting one of those solo. Calderon and Kolten McCutcheon each had six total, with Kolten getting three solo stops and Calderon one. Omvig had two solo stops in four total tackles, while Ploeger had four tackle assists.

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Wilde and Clayton Foster each had three total, with Wilde getting one of those solo. Brian Gonzalez and Jonathan Mendoza each had one solo tackle and Derek Hammitt one assist. There were no sacks, picks or fumble recoveries for the defense. There were solo tackles for lost yards by McCutcheon and Pacheco. “We have many good things to build on as we head to practice this week,” concluded Williamson. “Our kids have a good spirit about them and we’ll work hard to get better this week in preparing for our next opponent.” This week-Eagles (0-1) at ClarionGoldfield (0-1): The Cowboys are coming off a 42-12 loss at Humboldt, so one of these teams is guaranteed their first win to even their record. “Games like this one at ClarionGoldfield are what’s great about high school athletics,” said Williamson. “We have a lot of respect for Coach Hansch and the program they have there. We’re looking forward to a great environment for high school football this Friday night.”

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