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144th year Number 34

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Official newspaper of Wright County

Board receives semi-annual county treasurer’s report

By Les Houser Wright County Treasurer Peggy Schluttenhofer presented the Supervisors with her semi-annual report of receipts and expenses.

She told the Board that she feels the county is in great shape under her watch, and Watne spoke for the Board in agreeing with that assessment.

The report shows an ending fund balance on June 30 of this year of over $2.243 million, with current net property taxes tallying over $10 million for total revenue of over $20.897 million. The balance on hand stands at $10,180,382.93.

Schluttenhofer request approval of a tax abatement for a special assessment of $2,527.92 from the City of Rowan. According to the treasurer, the City won’t pursue the money for mowing the property if she tears down the house and cleans up the property. The Board approved pending meeting of those conditions.

They also gave Schluttenhofer permission to reassign a county-held tax sale certificate for $415 on that same property.

Supervisor Rick Rasmussen reported on attending the Prairie Homestead Power Show near

Belmond. He thought there was a nice crowd and that dust on the gravel road didn’t seem to be an issue.

In other action the Board: -heard from John Rohrer, agronomist with North Central Co-op, that they will be moving two 18,000 gallon anhydrous storage tanks from the location along Highway 69 to the lot north of Clarion on County K. They will eventually be totaling disbanding that location and also the one north of Holmes. They would like to move them in September, and will get together with the county engineer on an approved route; -signed a grant request for $15,100 to pay for ½ of Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Lester’s salary.

The Board held a special meeting on August 15 for the purpose of approving a fireworks permit for the Power Show near Belmond. By a conference call, the members all voted to approve the request. That was the only item of business to come before the Board.

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New Wright County deputy feels it’s a great situation here

By Les Houser New Wright County deputy sheriff Barry Huedepohl feels like he is right where he wants to be at this point in his career.

“I’ve stepped into a great situation,” said Huedepohl. “My wife and I wanted to bring our kids back here to be closer to her family, and it’s also a smaller school and there’s less crime. I feel there’s tremendous future potential in this department.”

Huedepohl is originally from Williamsburg, and describes himself as “a farm kid that’s come home.” He graduated from UNI in 1996, and then spent four years in Seattle followed by five years in Denver. In 2005, he moved to a suburb of Chicago.

“All these jobs were in the corporate world,” said Huedepohl.

“My dad was a former military man, so when 9-11 came along it made an impact on me. I already had a triple minor in Communications, Sociology and Business. That was two of the criteria for a criminology degree. At the age of 32, I decided to pursue it.”

He is not regretting that decision.

“Day in and day out, this is the best career you could have,” said Huedepohl. “You never know what you’ll get. There’s always some humor along with excitement and

an adrenaline rush. It’s a perfect job for ex-athletes (he played football, basketball and golf in high school).

It’s a competitive career which I like.”

Huedepohl feels a key word to describe his law enforcement philosophy is fair. “I try to be as fair as possible with the persons involved,” said the new deputy. “If I treat them right, I will get more cooperation from them instead of a pre-determined temperament. My goal is to be fair with people and try to treat them civilly and kindly.”

Another factor that drew him in is that he loves helping people. “Not everyone in society is predisposed to be a criminal,” said Huedepohl.

“Most are inherently good people.”

He admits that working this end of law enforcement is quite different from his most recent job in Illinois. “I was with the Island Lake, Illinois police department for the last 3 ½ years as a detective,” said Huedepohl. “I didn’t respond initially, but did the follow-up. I would take the cases from the night before and attempt to solve them.

It would take time to put the pieces together to bring about charges.

Here, I have to learn how to be the point of first contact officer. I need to prove guilt or innocence in maybe 30 seconds or less. It’s exciting and

DEPUTY BARRY HUEDEPOHL a challenge, but certainly also a has two kids, Kendra (5) and different aspect from that.”

Derek (1).

Some of that inside work has Huedepohl feels he has rubbed off on him however. “I’m found a good fit here in Wright an administrative kind of guy too,” County. “Sheriff Schluttenhofer said Huedepohl. “I like the behind is progressive minded and the scenes operations also. We could intelligent,” said Huedepohl. “It’s have a lot of cases to deal with at a younger department, and the one time in Illinois, while here camaraderie is great. There are there’s less calls and less cases so some characters here, but there’s a more time to spend on those things.” new energy and we all get along His wife JoAnn (originally JoAnn well. The sheriff also wants to take Lous from Belmond) just started it to the next level. I like what the work in Belmond, and the couple future holds here.”

Lucas Beenken gives Supervisors update on Iowa State Association of Counties legislative issues

By Les Houser Former Wright County Supervisor Lucas Beenken, who now lives in West Des Moines, has a new position as public policy specialist with the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC). He is trying to meet with every county in his area, so he stopped by in Clarion this week to visit with the Board on their concerns and what his group is doing to try to help.

ISAC is a private, nonprofit corporation that was formed in 1964, with a mission to promote effective and responsible county government for the people of Iowa. Counties in Iowa pay voluntary member dues to belong, and members of ISAC are elected and appointed officials from all 99 counties. Counties then get a number of services in return.

ISAC’s purpose is to secure

and maintain cooperation among the counties and county officials, promote comprehensive study of local problems and find ways of solving them, provide methods of interchange of ideas among various county officials and promote and work for enactment of legislation that is most beneficial to the citizens of Iowa.

Board chair Stan Watne mentioned current things that are being undertaken such as a possible transit fleet building and the continuing discussions on county involvement in the ambulance transfer issue.

Watne said the Board shares concern on the property tax reform issue for the next legislative session and has questions about it. He informed Beenken that the County Social Services regional plan is working

well, even though there are over 20 counties in the region.

Beenken wondered how things were going with a three-member board, and if everything was getting covered. Watne replied that he feels it’s working, and that all three help where they can and even if it’s not within their own district. “Such as with the Belmond tornado, we were all helping immediately in coordinating response and starting cleanup,” said Watne. “We’re all learning flexibility.”

“With the good employees here, it makes our job easier in working as a team,” added Supervisor Rick Rasmussen. “We all try to be there if we can. I enjoy the aspect of utilizing the knowledge that Stan has.” Watne feels that ISAC can be a great help and go-to place for legislative issues

affecting counties.

Beenken told the Board that TIF reform and bonding reform are two issues they are working on now for the next session. When asked about a gas tax increase, Beenken replied that they need to know the Governor will sign it. “Then we need all four party leaders on board, and half plus one to approve it,” said Beenken.

“Even then, we probably only consider it in an off-election year.

Then it’s not as tough to get done.”

He said that ISAC was originally against the tax roll-back along with some other ideas, but were for a property tax credit. “Now it will be a problem to implement, so I’m not so sure,” said Beenken. He explained they are trying to get the credit equal to the difference between the residential and commercial roll-

back. “We need info to figure where the credit base is, then get it back to the counties in time to include it in the statements to be mailed out,” said Beenken. This September, the auditor’s around the state will send in the requested data to the Iowa Department of Revenue and then they will have an idea of what to ask for on the credit.

Joe Skinner and Greg Soenen gave an update on the Goldfield dam project. Skinner said that progress is being made since Soenen jumped into the project. The 79-year old wooden low-head dam is one of over 170 structures like it in the state, and is badly deteriorated. They have learned that the DNR now builds rock arch rapids as an alternative.

This location would need about a 60-70 foot area, starting above the old dam, of pools and rapids made

from natural rocks to control water flow. While the current dam blocks fish migration, rock arch rapids have openings to allow fish to move freely even in times of low water flow.

They hope to have a final cost estimate for the project by the end of August, and were told they could apply for 50 percent cost share from the DNR. “The conservation board will help us apply for a grant, and we intend to make an application with the Wright County Charitable Foundation,” said Skinner. “We have set up a special account in Goldfield for donations,” added Soenen.

They were hoping that the county could donate some large rock, and the hauling, for the project. While no decision was made on that, the Board did agree to send a letter of support to aid in securing the grant requests.

Jan Hennigar retires as director of Kids Korner day care center C-G Board handles several matters Served for 15 years

By Karen Weld, Monitor contributing writer If Jan Hennigar’s life could by “I began as the Kids Korner’s summed up in one word, it would director in July 1998,” Hennigar be: ‘kids’. First, raising her own said, “and I have to thank that board four children and working within of directors for believing in me and the community with area youth, that I could do the job.” Fifteen then working nine years within years ago, the day care center had the school’s pre-school, and most ten employees with sixty children recently being the director of Kids enrolled at the center. Today, there Korner day care center for the past are eighteen full- and part-time fifteen years. She retired from the employees and is licensed for 89 position in late July. children. “This past year we had

Jan Hennigar enjoys an extra cup of coffee and some freshly baked cookies with 8-year-old granddaughter Mady, as they study an upcoming event together. Toni Torsell whose children enjoy Kids Korner said, “We love Kids Korner. Jan was loving with all of the kids and did a great job.” After fifteen years as the Director of the non-profit Kids Korner day care center, Jan will now have more time to enjoy and invest in her own grandchildren Photo by Karen Weld

over 100 children enrolled,” she said. “We can have more enrolled than for which we are licensed as not every child is in the center every day and some children are there only a portion of the day.”

As Hennigar reflects on her time at the day care center, she stated that her ‘greatest thrill was being given the opportunity to work with so many wonderful children and their parents’. “It just humbles me when I think of the number of lives I’ve touched,” she said. “I like the fact we have stayed friends with many of the families over the years.”

She smiled when she thinks of the number of times, former day care youth who are now middle school students would see her in the school hallways. “They might come up and give me a hug,” Hennigar said, “at a time when that might not be the popular thing for them to do.”

Kids honesty was always a favorite for Hennigar. “One day I wore a denim skirt to work,” she said. “One little boy told me that he didn’t like my red shoes. When he was out for recess, he came back to tell me, ‘I just don’t like those red shoes!’ Guess what? I didn’t wear those shoes again for a long, long time.”

Kids Korner days begin early at 6 a.m. and end at 6 p.m.(weekdays) to allow for lots of parents’ varied work schedules. “Our greatest goal is always to make the day go the most smoothly for both the parents and the children as is possible,” said Hennigar. “Both kids, their parents, and us as employees have good days and others that aren’t. If I would notice a student who was abnormally quiet, I would try to spend some extra time sitting next to them and

just be there for them.”

Jerri Linn who is a parent of a six- and a four-year-old said, “Our kids have always enjoyed going there. We knew that Jan really cared about our kids and to me as a parent.

We definitely miss her being there.”

In her term as director, Hennigar saw a number of changes. “There have been a number of changes in the state food programming as well as the state licensing,” she said. “But the good thing is that kids don’t change.” She said some of the food changes are good, as our society works to make sure that children receive healthier and more nutritious meals and snacks.

While the nursery (for children up to two years old) is separate from the rest of the children, the balance of the center day is in what Hennigar described as a ‘country school’ setting: some of the day spent with all of the children interacting; other times doing ‘age appropriate’ learning or play.

Hennigar always knew that when she readied herself for retirement, she would choose summer time when the programming is ‘more flexible’. “We always try to get the children outside as much as possible each day,” she said. “But summer is more so.” Kids Korner kids could be found in the community as much as was possible: summer reading program activities at the Clarion Public Library, daily swimming at the aquatic center, or special events such as an occasional weekday matinee at the theatre.

So what does the future hold for a ‘retired’ Hennigar? Kids, what else!

“I look forward to investing more of my energies in my grandchildren,” she said.

prior to start of new school year

By Les Houser A couple of late resignations, along with contracts for some positions just filled, were acted on as the ClarionGoldfield Board of Education met this past Monday evening, Aug. 12. Bus driver Brenda Hilpipre and part-time cook Karen Schluttenhofer both resigned their respective positions, and Superintendent Dr. Bob Olson had no recommendations for replacements at the meeting.

New contracts were also approved as follows: Alicia Petak as the 9th grade volleyball coach (she is a student teacher this fall); Anjanay Chambliss as the Middle School special-ed Para-Educator; Robert EnTin as the varsity cross country coach and Scott Herrig as the 9th grade baseball coach.

Olson informed the Board that he has scheduled public open forums following the upcoming open house events. The forums will be used to answer any questions there might be from district patrons prior to the reorganization vote on September 10.

The Dows forum was on Thursday, Aug. 15, and the C-G open forum was Monday, Aug. 19. Olson hopes to also have a couple more informal coffees before the vote.

Olson also updated the Board on the city’s housing project and the school’s part in the process. “The southern half with the FFA test plot is transferred to the city, which included the swap for the football field and track,” said Olson. “The north half is now prepped for sale, but there are still issues to resolve with the storm water retention basin so things are a bit on hold for now.”

Olson told the Board that the Iowa Department of Education has voted 5-2 to leave the current early start date waiver process as is, after

being petitioned to take a look at the rules for possible revision. “The law says currently no earlier than September 1 for schools to start, but 95 percent of the 348 districts in the State of Iowa submit waivers to start earlier,” said Olson. “We have requested to start right after the state fair, while folks living around the Okoboji area start after September 1. A lot of these decisions are being taken care of locally. Waiting until after Labor Day means school days in June. The State can’t have it both ways.” In a separate item along that same line, Olson talked about the State considering the formula for instructional days versus instructional hours. “Currently 180 days are required, but under that plan that would be 1,080 hours minimum,” said Olson. “We don’t want that to be the standard. If we go to hours, we would have more flexibility but we want to be sure we still honor the instruction time.”

In other action the Board: -approved revisions or reviews of several board policy items; -approved the advancement for Dan Smith on the salary schedule, pending verification of transcripts; -gave approval for Board President Clint Middleton to approve late FY13 bills prior to being acted on by the full board; -heard from Olson that a retreat for all school board members in the county is being planned and tentatively set for Monday, October 7. It is hoped that it will include Belmond-Klemme, Dows and Eagle Grove; -set the next regular meeting for Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m.

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Iowa farmers, families recognized as environmental leaders at Iowa State Fair

More than two-thirds of recipients are Iowa Soybean Association members Ankeny, Iowa – Iowa soybean farmers were well represented today at the second annual Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award ceremony at the Iowa State Fair.

Sixty-two Iowa farmers and farm families --- more than two-thirds were Iowa Soybean Association members --- were recognized for their commitment to healthy soils and improved water quality. The awards are sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s office, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The awards recognize farmers who serve as local leaders in environmental stewardship by utilizing a variety of techniques and best management practices.

Examples include conservation tillage, restoring wetlands, installing grass waterways and using precision agriculture, among other things.

ISA member Laura Foell and her husband, Bill, of Schaller were honored for utilizing no-till and strip till, buffer strips, terraces, field boarders, grass waterways, stalk testing and planting wild flowers to help honey bees. Despite record spring rains, Laura Foell said she didn’t notice any erosion on their 900-acre soybean and corn farm.

Farmers want to improve soil water quality, she said.

“We started using these practices in the early 1990s and our goal is to leave the land better than how we got it,” says Foell, who also serves on the United Soybean Board.

Award winners received a signed certificate from Gov. Terry Branstad and a metal sign donated

by Monsanto commemorating the honor. Hagie Manufacturing, based in Clarion, hosted a catered lunch in honor of the winners, as well.

Gov. Branstad said the awards highlight agriculture and the great progress family farmers are making to improve the environment.

“Farmers are taking steps to protect soil and water, while increasing crop production to feed us,” Branstad said.

ISA’s Environmental Program and Services and On-Farm Network teams assist members in their environmental efforts, while helping them be as productive and profitable as possible. ISA board member Jim Andrew of rural Jefferson served on the award selection committee.

The award winners from Wright County were: � Wright: Steve & Deborah Janssen � Wright and Hamilton: Rick Lee � Wright and Hamilton: Glenn N. Lee � Wright: Arliss & Jacqueline Nielsen � Wright: Wayne & Lanette Watts � Wright: Carl, Carol, Joe & Jane Roberts To learn more about ISA, go to www.iasoybeans.com.

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CORN, LP switching from coal to natural gas

BY KIM DEMORY egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net After eight years of producing ethanol through the use of coal, CORN, LP of Goldfield has announced they will be switching to natural gas this week.

The change has been in the process for about a year, according to Brad Davis, Gold-Eagle Cooperative general manager.

“We’re pretty excited,” Davis said about the $6 million project.

The reason for the change, he said, is that since they went operational in 2005, the price of coal has almost doubled, mostly because of freight costs and the opposite is the case with natural gas.

“You just can’t overcome that kind of energy shift,” Davis said.

As a result, planning to switch to natural gas has been in the planning and preparation stages for over a year.

According to Davis, natural gas logistics are easier to manage since the product is transported through pipelines. In addition, new drilling / extraction technology for both crude and natural gas has made much more natural gas available.

“Nobody would have anticipated that (eight years ago when they decided to use coal as energy),” Davis said. “It’s all about supply and demand…and the U.S. has become an exporter of natural gas.”

CORN, LP is now in the finishing stages of the conversion to natural gas. A pipeline has been laid running from one mile east of the Holmes blacktop to the Goldfield ethanol plant, which means all that is left is completing the furnace transition work enabling the furnace to operate with natural gas, and a few other items like reprogramming

Blood Drive planned for Sept. 3

Meadows Independent Living and the Iowa Specialty Hospital Auxiliary has scheduled a blood drive for Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion.

of some computer software. Davis is anticipating the work to be done so it can be up and running on natural gas this week.

Davis said, “We’re looking for some great things to happen.

We have to learn how to adapt and make this newly designed energy system as efficient as it can be. We also anticipate (natural gas) will take fewer BTUs of energy to produce a gallon of ethanol which means the payback could be enhanced.”

Despite the $6 million dollar investment into the conversion, Davis said it will be a “fairly fast payback.” Last year may not mirror the future accurately, but when comparing energy costs, there was a $2.5 million disadvantage using coal as compared to natural gas.

“We feel this is a pretty big deal for the community,” Davis said of the project.

He didn’t deny that the ethanol market has been pretty challenging the last couple of years due to the diminished use of gasoline in the U.S. According to Davis, reports show that 10 years ago, when plans began for the ethanol plant in Goldfield, gas usage was at 142 billion gallons in the United Sates.

Now, it is a little over 130 billion gallons. The prediction is for usage to drop even more.

However, Davis is optimistic, saying that since the start of 2013, ethanol production has been more in

Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds to visit Clarion

Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will be holding a town hall meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. a the Clarion Public Library, 302 N. Main Street.

This event is free and open to the public. Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors.

line with ethanol demand.

“Ethanol has saved the consumer a tremendous amount of money…and it will continue to play an important role,” Davis said.

Should there be an unforeseen economic advantage by switching back to coal in the future, CORN, LP will be able to switch back easily and without extraordinary costs. Nearly

all of the coal equipment will be left in place, so all that would be needed is a couple weeks to reconnect all of the disconnected equipment in and around the furnace as well as changes to the software.

“I believe this (switch to natural gas) is going to be a good thing,” Davis said.

Calendar of Events Wednesday, Aug. 21 7 to 9 p.m. Clarion Cross-Culture Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation, will offer FREE English and/or computer classes to our surrounding area residents.

Hosted at the United Presbyterian Church and taught by Tamara and Robert EnTin. For more complete information, contact the EnTins at 1-515-293-0928 or 1-515-2930927.

Thursday, Aug. 22 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnel Job Fair at Clarion Rock Island Depot, 302 S. Main, Clarion 1:30 p.m. Early dismissal from school at Clarion-Goldfield Community School and Dows 5 to 7:30 p.m. Garden Winery from Fort Dodge wine tasting at Fuel, 223 North Main, Clarion.

Friday, Aug. 23 1:30 p.m. Early dismissal from school at Clarion-Goldfield Community School and Dows 5 p.m. Pop Scrimmages at ClarionGoldfield High School football field 6 p.m. Wright County Republican annual fundraiser at Water’s Edge. Buffet and tickets are $20 with a FUN-fundraiser pie auction to follow.

Saturday, Aug. 24 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Come on down to the local farmer’s market and enjoy garden fresh vegetables, home baked treats and more.

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The Wright County Genealogical Searchers will hold the August meeting on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Clarion Public Library in the Genealogy Room. The program will be “the courthouse” presented by Pamela Swartz.

Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Renyolds will be in Clarion Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Clarion Public Library for a town hall meeting. Come share your thoughts, concerns and feedback with your elected officials face to face.

2 p.m. Land Auction at Klemme Community Library for 306 acres in Hancock County.

Wednesday, Aug. 28 7 to 9 p.m. Clarion Cross-Culture Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation, will offer FREE English and/or computer classes to our surrounding area residents.

Hosted at the United Presbyterian Church and taught by Tamara and Robert EnTin. For more complete information, contact the EnTins at 1-515-293-0928 or 1-515-2930927.

Thursday, Aug. 29 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnel Job Fair at Clarion Rock Island Depot, 302 S. Main, Clarion 4 p.m. Grace Moss Estate of Eagle Grove and Charles Tokhiem Estate of Thor auctions at Memorial Hall, 200 South Park, in Eagle Grove.

Saturday, Aug. 31 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Come on down to the local farmer’s market and enjoy garden fresh vegetables, home baked treats and more.

Monday, Sept. 2 No School due to Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 3 1 to 6 p.m. The monthly blood drive is hosted by the Iowa Specialty Hospital Auxiliary. United Presbyterian Church of Clarion, 219 1st St NW. 5 p.m. Cross Country at Webster City 6 p.m. JV Football vs. Humboldt

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That first weekend of September is the Highway 3 Corridor Yard Sale, which is taking place in Wright, Franklin and Butler counties this year Sept. 6 and 7. The committee has been hitting advertising hard at the Iowa State Fair.

If you would like to have your yard sale listed on the Clarion Map and the Highway 3 Corridor Yard Sale Facebook page, please register at www.clarioniowa.com by Friday,

Aug. 23. It’s free to register this year.

We will need your name, phone number, email address, the days and times of your sale, directions to your home and a synopsis of the items you will be selling. Your contact information will be used by the Chamber only and will not be made public.

Enjoy the last few days of summer by participating in this great Clarion event!

Letters to the editor Letter to the Editor Each summer when I return to my hometown of Clarion, I explore a part of my family history. This summer, with the help of my friend and classmate, Peggy O’Neill, I visited the site of a terrible train wreck which took the life of my grandfather, R.D. Sellers. Seventythree years after his death, I stood where he was killed.

This trip back in time began with Clarion’s Heartland Museum and Peggy’s goal of developing an exhibit honoring Clarion’s CGW railroad employees and the role the Chicago Great Western Railroad played in the development of Clarion, Iowa. Peggy’s father was just one of the many men in Clarion who worked on the railroad. She also became particularly interested in those who died in railroad accidents.

This led her to information about a crash on February 18, 1939, between Shelby and Tennant, Iowa, in which two men died, Mr. Henry Miller of Council Bluffs and Mr. R.D. Sellers of Clarion.

From Judge Newt Draheim, she learned that a commemorative stone on which their names had been engraved had been placed near the site of the crash and much later it had been removed and delivered to the Sellers family.

When Peggy asked me about this, I knew exactly what she was referring to. The stone had been in our farm yard south of Clarion for many years. However, I did not know how it got there or much about Grandfather Sellers, who had died before I was born, except the little that my dad, L.W. Sellers, had told me and my brother, Jim. Peggy’s research led her to contact Mrs. Bill Edwards and then her son, Paul Edwards, a graduate of Shelby High School. Paul’s mother and father had purchased the farm on which the railroad accident had occurred. Paul suggested Peggy contact Rod Robinson, his lifelong friend and Shelby historian.

On August 6, Peggy and I drove to Shelby, Iowa, to meet Mr. and Mrs. Rodney and Margaret (Paul) Robinson who gave us a tour of the crash site.

Mrs. Robinson also explained that in 1939 her parents had lived just up the hill, and on Saturday, February 18, at about 10:30 PM,

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they heard what sounded like a huge explosion. It was a foggy and rainy night and the roads were deep with mud, but her father made his way to the site and began to help the 23 passengers on the train. In the morning, her mother went down and took numerous photos of the wreck; many of these photos were printed in newspapers, including the Des Moines Register and the Wright County Monitor.

Mr. Robinson’s role in this story takes place in the 1960’s when he rescued the commemorative stone from the nearby ditch where it had been tossed when the tracks were torn up. He and a friend drove to the farm where my parents lived and delivered the stone. I remember how grateful my father was. He had never seen it or visited the scene where his father had been killed.

And so, seventy-three years after my grandfather died, I was the first family member to visit the place where he was killed.

In a future installment, I hope to share the answers to these questions: where is the stone now and what are the plans for its future placement at the Heartland Museum? Who placed the stone at the crash site? What caused the train wreck that took my grandfather’s life?

Sincerely.

Sandra Sellers Hanson, PhD Brooklyn, New York Letter to the Editor, We moved to Clarion in 1959 when I was 14, and to the best of my remembrance Central Ave was 4 lanes at that time. I believe the old saying “If if isn’t broken it doesn’t need fixed” would apply here. I have driven in Ft. Dodge, Ames, Des Moines and Mason City recently and they all have places where they have the center lane for turning, and it is usually at a place where they have a lot of businesses on both sides of the street.

Since Central Ave doesn’t have a lot of businesses on both sides of the street until you get to Main Street, we don’t have the need for a center lane for turning. I would guess that is why the people of Clarion did not see the need to attend the recent meeting with the representative from the Iowa DOT concerning making changes to Central Ave. We all will welcome the repaving of Highway 3 from Clarion all the way to Humboldt, as it is one of the roughest sections of highway in the state. So my vote is to leave Central Ave just the way it is, and not make a center turning lane.

Shalom, Rick E. Titus Clarion, Iowa

Nancy’s Notes

Audio books have been growing in popularity over the past few years.

We just received a large order, so if you are on the road anytime soon you may want to stop in.

The list includes: Daddy’s Gone A Hunting, Porch Lights, Call for the Dead Jack Reacher: One Shot, Beautiful Ruins, The Silver Star, Step of Faith, Hotshot, The Eye of God, King’s Deception, Sweet Salt Air, The Great Gatsby, The Lost Years, Mobbed, Mistress, Murder of Quality, The Cove, and The Snowman. You should be able to find a variety to suit everyone.

I enjoy reading Elin Hiderbrand when I’m in the mood for something fairly light. Her latest is entitled, “Beautiful Day”. The Carmichaels and the Grahams have gathered on Nantucket for a wedding. Plans are being made according to the wishes of the bride’s late mother, who left behind “The Notebook” which

Bird Report

By: Lois Lesher It has been a good birding summer. Several of those “jewel experiences” that I often write about.

I coax the birds to my feeders and my deck where I get a closer look at them by spreading a mixture of black oil sunflower seed, safflower and mixed smaller seeds on the deck floor. I also fill a large clay flowerpot saucer with the same choices and place it on a cement garden bench on the deck.

The seed on the deck attracts goldfinches, little red-splotched house finches, mourning doves and the red-winged blackbird and the usual house sparrows. Of course if I check carefully there are many verities of sparrows such as the song sparrow, white and black crowned, Harris’ and my favorite, the little chipping sparrow. It is easily recognized by its size and the Rufus (rust) spon on top of its head. Also by its buzy song that it sings all day long. It’s kind of a “Little Johnny one-note” song.

The red-winged blackbird comes to the saucer feeder and when he gets that cleaned up he hops down to the deck. This is a black bird with the tell-tale yellow and red spot on the wings. Only the yellow shows most of the time. He can flash the red at will. The book says they are “year round” visitors, but they don’t show up on my deck from fall to spring.

For the past five, or so, years the Eurasian Collard Dove has been in Clarion. It still is there and has

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Although the couple-to-be are quite happy, their loved ones find their own lives crumbling. In the days leading up to the wedding, love will be questioned and scandals will arise.

If you have some extra time on your hands and are entertaining younger family members, you may enjoy, “Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids”. It focuses on craft projects that children, aged three to twelve, can make with their parents.

These projects are fun, and knowing Martha, they will serve a practical purpose.

Martha Grimes is a well-known mystery writer. Readers will be surprised by the content of her

newest title, “Double Double a Dual Memoir of Alcoholism”. It is a dual memoir of alcoholism, a disease that affects nearly 45 million Americans each year. Now Martha Grimes and her son, Ken Grimes, offer two points of view on their struggles with alcoholism. In alternating chapters, they share their stories. For Martha, it was about drinking martinis at home, sometimes with friends, sometimes alone. For Ken, it was partying in bars and clubs. Each hit bottom. The memoir describes how different both the disease and the recovery can look in two different people—even two people who are mother and son.

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nested in bushes in a friend’s yard and raised several young every year.

This spring we were surprised to first hear and then see the large dove with the black ring around it’s neck, open at the front. It was several days before it discovered my feeder and the portion on the deck. It has come every morning and evening since. It is very skittish and I don’t dare make a move inside as it keeps its beady eye on me and will fly at the slightest move. It is hard to eat breakfast and watch the dove at the same time. It has a very distinctive call. At times it sounds almost like an owl. You know it is not an owl as they don’t call in the daytime.

The Sibley, “Guide to Birds” 2000, says: “the Eurasian Collard Dove was introduced from Europe and is rapidly colonizing North America. The Ring-necked turtle dove is a domestic variety, not a naturally occurring species and is said to fare poorly in the wild.

Small populations may persist in some southern cities, while escapes are seen regularly through North America.” We watching and listening for this dove.

Most of the orioles have disappeared. I do have a juvenile orchard oriole coming to the jelly dish yet. Also a catbird. Add a squirrel bandit to the list. It can lick the dish clean and clean up the seed

in the flowerpot saucer.

Last week I saw a pair of blue herons fly north up the dredge ditch.

They stay as long as they can catch fish. Until the creek freezes.

Last week I mowed the lawn for the first time in over a month. The kingbird followed to snatch bugs and moths in mid-air. Also the barn swallow. The kingbird can easily be identified by the white band across the end of its tail. This bird has a black back and white breast. Its head is black with a red spot which is hard to see. It is 8 inches long. By comparison a robin is 9 to 11 inches long, and fatter.

It is hummingbird time again.

They will be migrating back through on their way to the deep south. So, put out the nectar feeders with a mixture of 1 cup of water to 1/4 cup sugar - 4 parts water to 1 part sugar.

Stir until you don’t detect grainy sugar any longer.

Summer birds will soon disappear only to be replaced by fall and winter birds. We have had a pair of cardinals nesting here. Last week the dull tannish brown female came to the deck for several days.

Clean the feeders and put out suet - either the raw or bough to attract winter birds such as woodpeckers, chick-a-dees, nuthatches, blue jays and cardinals - if you are lucky enough. Enjoy the show.

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City of Clarion Unapproved Minutes Monday, August, 5, 2013 The Clarion City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 5:00 pm, Mayor Mike Nail presiding with Councilpersons Kirk Rier, Lindsey German, Cory Abels, Steve Evans and Duane Asbe present. Also present were City Administrator Rochelle Pohlman, Director of Public Works Jon DeVries and Police Lieutenant Brian Jensen.

Mayor Nail asked council if they had a conflict with any of the agenda items, none reported.

Mona Gardalen was present to discuss her concerns regarding the heavy truck traffic on the roads near her residents due to the Storm Sewer Improvement. Ms. Gardalen the trucks will damage the roads, Public Works Director DeVries assured her any damage that may occur will be fixed.

Motion German seconded Abels to approve the minutes of July 15, 2013 as written, ayes all carried.

Motion Evans second Abels to approve the financial claims as presented, ayes all carried.

Motion Evans seconded Asbe to open a Public Hearing on proceedings to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $250,000 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project; roll call vote Abels, aye; German, aye; Rier, aye; Asbe, aye; Evans, aye; carried.

There were not written or oral comments received.

Motion German seconded Abels to close the Public Hearing; roll call vote Rier, aye; Asbe, aye; German, aye; Evans, aye; Abels, aye carried.

Motion Rier seconded Asbe to approve Resolution Number #13-38 taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note in a principal not to exceed $250,000 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.

Motion Asbe seconded German to approve Resolution Number 13-39 setting date for a Public Hearing on August 19, 2013 5:00 pm on Proposed Plans, Specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for a Right Turn Lane Improvement at the Intersection of Highway Three and 8th Street NW, and taking bids for such construction; roll call vote Evans, aye; Asbe, aye; Rier, aye; German, aye; Abels, aye; carried.

Representatives of the Iowa DOT were present to give a presentation to the council and citizens regarding a Four- lane to Three - lane conversion, the purpose of the meeting was to allow the citizens to share their thoughts if they would be for or against the conversion, Terry Hilpipre was the only citizen in attendance and stated when he had first heard of conversion he was not in favor, but after listening to the presentation he felt it would be a good idea. The council did not take action on a decision. If any citizens would like to address their concerns regarding this project they are encouraged to

contact city hall.

Motion Evans seconded Asbe to accept resignation of Donna Kluss from the Board of Adjustment, ayes all carried.

The council was asked to discuss allowing a second water meter installation to residents for watering their lawns and gardens. The consensus of the council was not to allow. No action was taken to proceed with changing the ordinance.

Motion Asbe seconded Rier to approve a Class E Liquor License & Sunday Sales permit to Clarion Super Foods, ayes all carried.

Motion German seconded Abels to approve a sign permit to St. John’s Catholic Church, ayes all carried.

Motion Evans seconded Abels to approve a Sunroom addition to Scott Sebby, ayes all carried.

City Administrator Pohlman informed the council that three council seats and the Mayor’s seat are up for re-election. Kirk Rier, Duane Asbe, Cory Abels and Mike Nail seats expire December 31, 2013. The first day to take out nomination papers is Monday, August 26, 2013; last day to file with the City Clerk is Thursday, September 19, 2013. Nomination papers are available at City Hall.

Motion Rier seconded Asbe to adjourn, ayes all carried.

Rochelle E. Pohlman, City Administrator Mike Nail, Mayor City of Clarion Accounts Payable Report 07/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL OXYGEN ........................................ $423.20 AVIVA LIFE ANNUITY CO AVIVA LIFE ANNU .............................. $9.00 BAKER TAYLOR - BOOKS ................. $734.53 CASEYS - FUEL-PD ........................... $996.61 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING SUPPLIES ................................... $1,781.60 CITY OF CLARION METER FEE REFUNDS ................. $469.82 CLARION WTR SWR PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS............. $1,049.33 CLARION HEALTH FITNESS JULY MEMBERSHIP ...................... $180.00 CLARION PUBLIC LIBRARY POSTAGE ....................................... $221.65 CLARION RECREATION - 2013 SOFTBALL/ BASEBALL UMPIRES FEES........... $560.00 CLARION SUPER FOODS - MTG EXPENSE/SUPPLIES .................... $850.82 CLARION HARDWARE HANK SUPPLIES ...................................... $176.07 CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN BKS BOOKS .......................................... $304.81 CULLIGAN - SERVICES-JULY ............. $13.50 DEVRIES,JON - PARTIAL CELL REIMB ..................................... $75.00 FST CT NL BANK PAYROLL DEDUCTION................... $750.00 FJETLAND PEST CONTROL SERVICES ....................................... $40.00 THE MESSENGER - SUB RENEWAL FULL YEAR .................. $321.80 FOSTER COACH SALES INC FRONT LINK PIN KIT ..................... $103.63 GALLS INC - SUPPLIES ....................... $49.97 HACH COMPANY -

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SENSOR CAP/PIPE ...................... $495.10 HAWKEYE WEST PEST CONTROL 2ND QTR SERVICES ....................... $35.00 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS ............................... $1,254.97 HENNIGAR,STEVE PARTIAL CELL REIMB ..................... $75.00 IMWCA - WORK COMP INSTALL #1 FYE 2014 ................................ $3,006.00 IOWA ONE CALL - LOCATES ............... $35.10 MATT PARROTT/STOREY /KENWO - SUPPLIES .................... $657.01 MID AMERICAN ENERGY UTILITY ....................................... $6,823.53 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE NEW YORK LIFE 2 ......................... $107.46 BUSINESS CARD - EXPENSES ............ $9.95 POHLMAN SHELLEY - CAR ALLOWANCE/ CELL REIMBURSEMENT .............. $275.00 PRINTING SERVICES INC INDUSTRIAL PARK SIGNS ............ $326.75 PURCHASE POWER SERVICE FEE .................................. $51.16 SUMNERS INSURANCE AGENCY ADDITIONAL TORT INS .............. $1,764.00 THE TRASH MAN JUNE SERVICES ........................... $758.30 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE POSTAGE ........................................ $35.93 URNESS HARDWARE - SUPPLIES ..... $77.94 WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CE SUPPLIES/MTGS/ PROGRAMMING ............................ $320.79 WRIGHT CO RECORDER - PROPERTY TRANSFER CITY/SCHOOL ............. $42.00 WRIGHT COUNTY MOTORS REPAIRS ........................................ $130.27 IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - FIRE PHYSICALS/RESPIRATOR ........ $2,800.00 TMI SERVICES SERVICES/FESTIVAL .................... $590.00 AUDIO EDITIONS CD REPLACEMENT .......................... $8.00 IAPERS - IPERS ............................ $11,258.55 FED FICA - FED/FICA TAX ............ $20,726.47 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA SALES TAX DEPOSIT ................. $7,009.00 AR FLOOR CARE JULY SERVICES ............................ $125.00 NAIL NANCY SUPPLIES/PROGRAMMING ........... $45.01 THE PRINT SHOP - ENVELOPES ..... $495.00 CLARION HEALTH IN HEALTH INS ................................ $1,116.22 TIFFON WILLEY PARTIAL CELL REIMB .................... $20.00 ARAMARK - SERVICES 5-27/9-10/6-24 ............................... $257.19 MEDIACOM - JULY SERVICES .......... $185.85 THOMPSON, BRET PARTIAL CELL REIMB ..................... $20.00 THE PENWORTHY COMPANY BOOKS ........................................ $1,077.17 FCNB - EMPLOYEE ORG FE ............... $10.00 PRAIRIE ENERGY COOP JUNE SERVICES ............................. $27.00 STEVE TERHARK PARTIAL CELL REIMB ..................... $20.00 CLARION VISION IN AVESIS VISION ............................. $127.16 COLLECTION SERVICES CENTE -

SUPPORT ....................................... $879.16 PARADIGM BENEFITS JULY SERVICES ........................... $200.00 HENNIGAR,SHAYNE PARTIAL CELL REIMB .................... $20.00 RIVERS, SCOTT PARTIAL CELL REIMB .................... $20.00 ANDERSON,LYON PARTIAL CELL REIMB ..................... $20.00 JENSEN BRIAN PARTIAL CELL REIMB ..................... $20.00 AFLAC INSURANCE - AFLAC ............ $102.12 BEN FRANKLIN - SUPPLIES ............... $59.94 JOHN’S CLEANING SERVICE SERVICES 6-9-13 TO 7-7-13 ......... $675.00 SEBBY, DEB - TRAINING ..................... $35.00 CLARION DISTRIBUTING SUPPLIES ....................................... $40.00 LARSON PLUMBING & HTG FURNACE REPAIRS ...................... $260.11 W.S. DARLEY & CO. - ADAPTER ....... $351.60 THE LINCOLN NAT LIFE INS AUG PREMIUM ........................... $1,707.33 NORTH IOWA LIBRARIES MATERIALS ................................... $200.00 CRETEX CONCRETE PRODUCTS MANHOLE RINGS .......................... $252.00 IA LEAGUE OF CITIES - MEMBERSHIP DUES 2013-2014 ......................... $1,285.00 ISG INFRAYSYS - ADMIN CHARGE ON BATTERIES ............... $90.00 WEIGHT WATCHERS - MATERIALS .... $12.95 HEARTLAND MUSEUM HOTEL/MOTEL GRANT .............. $1,000.00 SHOPKO - SUPPLIES .......................... $17.97 ADMINI TRUST - HEALTH INS PREMIUM AUG 2014 ............... $20,375.00 SWEEPER PARTS SALES - MACHINING/ MOTOR ASSEMBLY .................... $1,679.70 EDWARD R JONES PAYROLL DEDUCTION................... $200.00 HEWETT WHOLESALE INC. SUPPLIES CONCESSIONS ........ $2,526.70 BOOKS GALORE - MATERIALS ........ $883.42 ASHLEY ANDERSON METER FEE REFUND ..................... $57.13 JOLENE ELLER METER FEE REFUND ..................... $59.30 SCHROEDER, MARY LIFE GUARD CERT REIMB.............. $75.00 ACCOUNT PAYABLE TOTALS...... $104,414.65 PAYROLL CHECKS ON 07/18/2013 .................................. $1,154.37 PAYROLL CHECKS ON 07/19/2013 ................................. $33,782.67 PAYROLL CHECKS ON 08/02/2013 ................................ $31,018.53 PAYROLL TOTALS......................... $65,955.57 GENERAL FUND ........................... $93,453.44 TRANSIT FUND .................................. $728.50 ROAD USE FUND ............................ $7,306.88 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND FUND .............................. $14,526.76 LOCAL OPTION TAX FUND ............... $390.00 HOTEL MOTEL TAX FUND .............. $1,189.76 TIF FUND .............................................. $69.00 WATER FUND ................................ $11,858.82 SEWER FUND ............................... $39,427.38 LANDFILL FUND .............................. $1,419.68 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013

Dows Community School Board Unapproved Minutes Thursday, August 15, 2013 The Regular Meeting of the Dows Community School Board of Directors was held on Thursday, August 15, 2013. In attendance were Marty Osterman, Corey Jacobsen, Cindy Ingebritson, Dr. Robert Olson, Logan Holmes and Anita Frye.

President Osterman called the meeting to order at 5:34 P.M. Motion by Jacobsen to Approve the Agenda. Second by Ingebritson.

Motion carried 3-0 Dr. Olson outlined for the board the scheduling of meetings and work times of before school inservice days. Kristi Hinkle arrived at 5:36 P.M. Motion by Ingebritson to Approve Consent Agenda: Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting; Approve Payment of Monthly Bills; Approve Payment of Additional Bills; Approve Secretary’s Dows CSD Technology Financial Report; Approve Fuel Bids for Gasohol, Diesel, and Propane to the Dows Farmers Coop; Approve Employment Contract for Sherry Reece as Part-time Associate. Second by Hinkle. Motion Carried 4-0.

Dr. Olson informed the board that Larry Siegel would be presenting at the public meeting directly following the Open House from 6-7:00 P.M. Monday, September 16, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. was set as the next Regular and Organization Board Meeting.

Motion by Hinkle to Adjourn. Second by Jacobsen. Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Anita J. Frye Board Secretary DOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL AUGUST 2013 CLAIMS BCLUW Community School District Sp Ed Billing.............................. $20,511.40 Clarion-Goldfield Community Sp Ed Final Billing...................... $27,658.80 Clarion-Goldfield Community Sp Ed Final Billing...................... $33,169.02 Hampton-Dumont Community Sp Ed Billing............................... $2,205.57 Iowa Communications Network - ICNFees........................... $37.70 Iowa Falls Community School HSTuition....................................... $160.37 Access Systems Copier Maintenance.......................... $42.00 Alliant Energy - Electric.................... $1,011.64 BAKKER, JON - Reimburse Gas.......... $40.75 Blackhawk Sprinklers - Inspection....... $170.50 Brown Equipment - Belt/Pulley............ $201.00 C.H. McGuiness Co., Inc. - Gaskets..... $80.53 C.H. McGuiness Co., Inc. Radiator Valve................................ $234.40 Central Iowa Distributing Custodial Supplies.......................... $615.20 City Of Dows - Water/Sewer.................. $34.45 Clarion-Goldfield Community RH Insurance.................................. $961.73

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Wright County Board of Supervisors July 22, 2013 Supervisor Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9:00 a.m. Members present were Watne, Rasmussen, and Helgevold.

Minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

Taylor Roll, Assistant County Engineer, presented the name of the person to fill the position in Eagle Grove Secondary road shed. Motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the hire for the Eagle Grove shed. Motion carries.

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Semi-Annual Report Peggy Schluttenhofer, Wright County Treasurer, Clarion, IA For the period from January 1, 2013 - June 30, 3013, Inclusive Statement of Account By Fund Fund 01 02 03 05 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 24 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 42 54 55 56 57 59 60 62 64 65 66 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 78 79 80 90

General Basic General Supplemental Rural Services Basic Secondary Road MH DD Service Fund Capital Projects Debt Service Drainage Funds Drainage Administration Joint Disaster Service Property Tax Agency Township Control Corporation Control School Control Area School Control Sanitary District Co. Ag. Extension Co Cons.Land Acquisition Trust Co. Assessor Motor Vehicle Trust Use Tax Trust City Special Assess. Project C Tax Redemption Trust Improvement Certificate Drainage Emergency Medical Services Resource Enhancement E911 Wright County Revolving Housing Public Health Resource Recorder's Records Management Wr Co Employees Side Fund FmHA Int. Relending Loan Unlim Opp Loan Repayment Wr Co Communications Commission Econ Dev Marketing Bangs & TB K-9 Fund State Equitable Sharing Fund Federal Equitable Sharing Fund Drivers License Trust Recorder's Electronic Fee Fund Jail Commissary Jail Room & Board Wind Farm Bond Issue Wright Co Search and Rescue

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Balance January 1, 2013 2,101,356.09 328,601.59 368,622.08 1,916,894.06 155,901.89 5,622.70 168,026.41 955,484.34 12,233.11 106,824.64 73.00 5,375.92 37,970.03 194,221.40 9,984.81 124.26 2,451.34 291,347.87 656,919.33 373,954.50 133,132.88 213.56 .00 32,684.76 2,217.58 53,514.10 109,810.66 118,508.18 104,440.73 24,004.93 368,743.37 368,570.82 30.00 61,230.38 11,749.71 1,384.95 849.61 16,287.17 9,474.73 .00 185.45 53,474.69 37,207.46 1,040,255.03 2,048.00 10,242,008.12

Revenues 3,178,033.58 555,819.20 997,257.76 2,166,395.09 481,516.21 .00 199,310.91 1,871,870.05 166,248.26 3,918.00 500.00 107,760.10 2,095,637.04 5,149,996.07 260,184.33 3,661.79 64,201.81 11,885.86 231,055.15 1,190,246.50 857,206.62 5,748.66 99,386.57 480.90 .00 38.18 54,566.38 3,469.82 77,498.93 1,468.95 812,175.36 30,855.56 .00 164,961.32 6,450.34 1,089.68 450.00 330.19 17.72 29,749.50 1,457.00 8,976.04 4,320.00 1,479.98 .00 20,897,675.41

Total To be Accounted For 5,279,389.67 884,420.79 1,365,879.84 4,083,289.15 637,418.10 5,622.70 367,337.32 2,827,354.39 178,481.37 110,742.64 573.00 113,136.02 2,133,607.07 5,344,217.47 270,169.14 3,786.05 66,653.15 303,233.73 887,974.48 1,564,201.00 990,339.50 5,962.22 99,386.57 33,165.66 2,217.58 53,552.28 164,377.04 121,978.00 181,939.66 25,473.88 1,180,918.73 399,426.38 30.00 226,191.70 18,200.05 2,474.63 1,299.61 16,617.36 9,492.45 29,749.50 1,642.45 62,450.73 41,527.46 1,041,735.01 2,048.00 31,139,683.53

Disbursements 3,035,709.46 556,680.87 1,037,241.87 2,080,942.66 241,493.75 .00 270,515.63 2,143,206.22 1,237.22 35,269.63 .00 110,794.25 2,068,649.89 5,215,709.93 263,712.63 3,738.02 65,051.84 1,359.00 308,292.19 1,358,046.50 805,755.06 3,032.91 99,386.57 32,684.76 .00 .00 47,842.04 .00 11,135.11 4,353.45 932,803.03 398.51 .00 164,797.56 2,828.43 2,455.75 255.93 5,474.00 .00 29,749.50 1,457.00 7,619.56 1,151.94 8,467.93 .00 20,959,300.60

Davis, Ruth - Supplies........................... $30.00 Down Home Restaurant - Food............. $29.96 Down To Earth - Flowers....................... $50.00 Dows Community Grocery Inc. Supplies............................................. $4.03 Dows CSD Technology Purchased Service............................ $25.00 Dows CSD Technology - Service Fee..... $3.00 Dows CSD Technology - Supplies......... $35.87 Hardin Co. Tire & Service Center Tire Repair........................................ $19.00 Hopson, Robert J. - Actuarial Valuation Report............................. $700.00 Iowa Central Community College Insurance........................................ $254.00 Iowa Communications Network July Service.................................... $375.19 Iowa Schools Employee Insurance..................................... $9,662.70 Lakeshore Learning Materials Instructional Supplies...................... $427.23 Mcgraw-Hill Companies Workbooks...................................... $880.41 Menards Fort Dodge Pump Supplies................................ $174.72 Meyer Truck & Alignment Inc Inspection/Clamp.............................. $81.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp. Legal Publications........................... $126.59 Midwest Alarm Services Fire Inspection................................ $400.00 North Iowa Area Community College Bus Training...................................... $85.00 POP FUND - Reimburse Postage......... $47.88 Quill Corporation - Envelopes.............. $111.99 Scholastic Inc. - Magazines................. $117.48 School Health Corp. - Nurse Supplies... $11.40 School Health Corp. - Supplies............. $36.74 School Specialty Instructional Supplies........................ $20.70 School Specialty Instructional Supplies...................... $251.36 Scott Sebby Auto Body Repair Panel................................... $115.00 Scott Sebby Auto Body Repair Panel................................... $354.90 Starfall Education - Journals................... $9.00 State’s Service - Service Bus................ $65.50 Stuck, Lisa - Supplies............................ $15.00 TEACHING STRATEGIES, INC. Gold Assessment........................... $209.00 Urness Hardware - Salt Soap Keys....... $49.90 Wal Mart Community Brc - Supplies...... $23.48 Windstream - Telephone...................... $257.14 Work of Art (A) Purchased Services........................ $661.31 Zaner Bloser Instructional Wkbooks.................... $276.62 Muhlenbruch Insurance Insurance................................... $42,389.00 TOTAL CLAIMS............................ $145,522.16 Anita Frye Board Secretary Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013

Wright County Supervisors

Wright County Treasusers Semi-Annual Report

Certification Date August 19, 2013

source(s) and will be discharged to the following streams: an unknown tributary of Otter Creek.

Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.

Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013

Fund Balance June 30, 3013

Auditor's Warrants Outstanding

2,243,680.21 327,739.92 328,637.97 2,002,346.49 395,924.35 5,622.70 96,821.69 684,148.17 177,244.15 75,473.01 573.00 2,341.77 64,957.18 128,507.54 6,456.51 48.03 1,601.31 301,874.73 579,682.29 206,154.50 184,584.44 2,929.31 .00 480.90 2,217.58 53,552.28 116,535.00 121,978.00 170,804.55 21,120.43 248,115.70 399,027.87 30.00 61,394.14 15,371.62 18.88 1,043.68 11,143.36 9,492.45 .00 185.45 54,831.17 40,375.52 1,033,267.08 2,048.00 10,180,382.93

238,239.81 74,699.08 19,047.26 133,179.67 32,332.37 .00 .00 526,381.36 .00 4,688.54 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 38,814.80 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 936.20 .00 83.98 .00 363.97 3,159.02 18,865.61 .00 .00 20,193.05 .00 .00 14.83 .00 .00 .00 .00 300.00 .00 .00 .00 1,111,299.55

Balance on Hand

10,180,382.93

I, Peggy Schluttenhofer, Treasurer of Wright County, do hereby certify that the report given is a correct summary of the business transacted by me as said during the period therein specified.

Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013

Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to approve the fireworks permit for Karen Chapman. Motion carries.

Peggy Schluttenhofer, Wright County Treasurer presented the judgment for a parcel of land. Motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the abatement of taxes per a current judgment on 420 N. Washington in Eagle Grove. Motion carries.

Motion by Watne and seconded by Rasmussen to assign two county held tax sale certificates to George Gleason IRA LLC. in the amount of $208.00. Motion carries.

Tom Southard and Tim Wilaby with the 2nd District Juvenile Court came to talk about placement of a full time Juvenile Court Officer in Wright County and the need of office space.

Members of the board took Tom and Tim to the County Engineers office. This office could be available in late November.

Dave Johnson, Wright County Drainage Attorney, brought the board up to date on how to move forward in joining DD 126 and DD 57.

A reclassification of this specific watershed was done by MER Engineering.

Johnson stated that the Board of Supervisors acting as Trustees for Drainage District No. 57 and Drainage District No. 126, need to enter an order proposing the dissolution of Drainage District No. 57 and surrender all improvements and right of way to Drainage District No. 126.

Also, enter an order approving the proposed acceptance of improvements and rights of way of Drainage District No. 57 into Drainage District No. 126. A public hearing will also need to be held to hear any objections from the landowners within both districts.

Motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen, on behalf of Drainage District No. 57, to enter an order proposing the dissolution of Drainage District No. 57 and surrender all improvements and rights of way to Drainage District No. 126. Motion carries.

Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold, on behalf of Drainage District No. 126, to enter an order approving the proposed acceptance of improvements and rights of way of Drainage District No. 57. Motion carries.

Motion by Watne and seconded by Helgevold to enter an order setting a public hearing on the proposed dissolution of Drainage District No. 57 and the proposed acceptance by Drainage District No. 126 for September 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and directing the Auditor to cause notice immediately pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.257. Motion carries Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to approve contract with Gehrke Contracting on DD #176 – SDD 31. Motion carries.

Motion by Rasmussen and seconded Helgevold to adjourn the meeting. Motion carries.

Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013

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Wright County Courthouse News Death Certificates Wilma M. Thompson, 90, of Eagle Grove. August 8, 2013 Clifford W. Curtis, 73, of Rowan.

July 26, 2013

Property Transfers WD – Huntley Marion M. Jr. Trustee, Huntley Marion M. Jr. Trust, Mary K. Huntley Trustee, Huntley Mary K. Trust, Marion M. Huntley Trust, and Mary K. Huntley Trust to Thomas D. Huntley, 14-9326, as desc. 7-29-13 DEED – First Citizens National Bank, Willie Marvin Joseph Estate, Marvin Joseph Willie, and First Citizens Trust and Investments Services to Douglas Dan Harkema, 23-91-26 and 26-91-26, as desc.

7-29-13 DEED – Richard E. Bordwell and Janet E. Bordwell to Iowa Department of Transportation, 3693-24, as desc. 7-29-13 WD – Margaret R. Mrazek to Thomas M. Sheets and Claudia M. Sheets, City of Goldfield, Liberty Addition, Block 6, Lots 3 and 4, as desc. 7-29-13 WD – Gerald M. Lund and Deborah L. Lund to Gerald M. Lund Trust and Lund Gerald M. Trust, 2291-26, as desc. 7-29-13 QUIT – Krausewa LC to Eagle Grove Community Development Corporation, 27-91-26, as desc.

7-30-13 WD – Michael J. Giese to Jakama Holdings LLC, City of Goldfield, Henry’s Addition, Block 2, Lot 4, as desc. 7-31-13 WD – Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to Department of Natural Resources and State of Iowa, 10-9024, as desc. 7-31-13 WD – Linda S. Pierce and James Pierce to Charles L. Groom and Jane M. McGrath, 30-92-23, and 31-9223, as desc. 7-31-13 WD – Mark D. McClellan and Elizabeth A. McClellan to Eugene A. Rosenbaum, City of Clarion, Sturgeons’ Addition, Block 17, Lot 4, as desc. 8-1-13 WD – Justin Donald Daggett and Mackenzie Maria Daggett to Steven Bradley Cram and Alixandra Ann Rojohn, City of Eagle Grove, Hewett’s Park Addition, Block 7, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, as desc. 8-1-13 COD – Marie Elsie Everhard, Estate of Marie Elsie Everhard and Leo Donald Everhard Executor to Leo David Everhard, 27-91-25, as desc. 8-1-13 WD – Lillian B. Stevenson to Galen Andrews, City of Goldfield, Liberty Addition, Block 4, Lot 2, as desc. 8-2-13 WD – Brian Butt and Nanette D. Boland to Elizabeth J. Hurt, City of Dows, Eskridge’s 3rd Addition, Block 4, Lot 4, as desc. 8-2-13 WD – Elizabeth J. Hurt to Madison P. Thomas and Benjamin D. Van Hove, City of Dows, Eskridge’s 3rd Addition, Block 4, Lot 4, as desc.

8-2-13 WD – Verle G. Haupt to Terry L. Pressley, City of Belmond, Original Addition, Block 2, Lots 7 and 8, as desc. 8-2-13 REC – Rex . Boyd and Esther N. Boyd to Robert M. Arnold and Melissa L. Yetter, City of Belmond, Original Addition, Block 20, Lot 6, as desc. 8-2-13 WD – Linda L. Fleener to Lony R. Fleener and Shannon L. Fleener, City of Clarion, Walnut Grove Addition, Block 18, Lot 7, as desc.

8-2-13 WD – Jerome P. Maier and Susan J. Maier to Anthony A. Willard and Amy Marie Willard, City of Eagle Grove, Maier’s Addition, Lot 11, as desc. 8-5-13 REC – Eldrois A. Bunnell to Jay R. Lefevre and Elizabeth A. Lefevre, 25-93-24, as desc. 8-5-13 WD – Jeffery L. Bige, Judith A. Verhunce, Judith A. Cataldo, Robert Verhunce to Robert J. Grandgeorge and Camilla J. Grandgeorge, 19-9025, as desc. 8-6-13 COD – Rob E. Cayler Executor, Bruce Franzmeier, and Estate of Bruce Franzmeier to PNI Real Estate Holding Company LLc, 32-92-24, as desc. 8-6-13 Clerk of Court Speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over): Kristen S. Coleman of Northwood, $30 Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Ronda L. Gilbert of Las Vegas, Nv., $40 Speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over): Leslie R. Crouch of

Arlington, Tx., $135; Cece A. Yancy of Ft. Worth, Tx., $135 Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): John E. Thompson of Clear Lake, $60; Steven M. Williams of Eminence, Mo., $40; Ezekiel P. Rosenbaum of Clarion, $40; Brent J. Gerleman of Rowan, $40; Gavin J. Disney of Clarion, $40; Debora L. Smith of Eagle Grove, $40 Speeding 55 or under zone (20 or more over): Avante J. Shivers of Belmond, $200 Speeding – residential or school district: Kevin J. Shillinglaw of Belmond, $40 Registration violation: Michael J. Dicke of Eagle Grove, $20 Dark windows/windshield: Leslie M. Salter of Eden Prairie, Minn., $75; Marshelle K. Regenold of Ft. Worth, Tx., $50 No valid drivers license: Liibaan A. Mohamud of Minneapolis, Minn., $300; Mitchell L. Frakes of Eagle Grove, $300; Ernesto-Alonzo Guzman-Monjaraz of Webster City, $200; Hector Ferrer-Manuel of Clarion, $200 Careless driving: Andrea L. Anderson of Clarion, $35; Bonnie C. Korslund of Eagle Grove, $35 Violation of financial liability coverage: Gregory A. Hovatter of Traer, $250 First offense – possession/ purchase of alcohol by person 1821: Timothy D. Johnson of Eagle Grove, $300 Maximum gross weight violation: Timothy D. Rasmussen of Clarion, three separate violations totaling $1,515 Failure to maintain safety belts: Jonathan Castillo of Goldfield, $50 Unsafe approach to certain stationary vehicle: Leroy J. Habben of Eagle Grove, $100 Open container – passenger under 21: Kaleb R. Vorwald of McGregor, $200; Lisa K. Fox of Clear Lake, $200 Failure to secure child: Jacob W. Hassman of Webster City, $100 Persons under legal age: Alycia N. Hauser of Eagle Grove, $200 Driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked: Amanda J. Goff of Belmond, $250; Jeremiah Orr of Eagle Grove, $250 Civil Court Christopher J. Toyne, Jim Toyne, Kayla Toyne vs. Farmers Cooperative Co., Neil M. Pfantz, Travis Remsburg. Case was dismissed August 13 without prejudice.

The CBE Group, Inc. vs. Theresa N. Andrews. Judgment for the plaintiff upon confession on August 13 for $5,503.43 and court costs.

Case was originally filed July 1.

Small Claims Cavalry SPV I, LLC. Vs. Sheri K. Sturm 404 4th Ave. NE, Belmond.

Judgment for the plaintiff August 9 by default in the amount of $3,970.30 plus interest and court costs.

Unity Point Health vs. Joseph A. Merris, 809 S. Commercial, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff August 14 in the amount of $1,279.69 plus interest and court costs.

Capital One Bank vs. Gary L. Venner, 516 Nickel Lane Ave., Eagle Grove. Case dismissed August 12 without prejudice.

Midland Funding, LLC. vs. Kevin C. Norton, 436 Park Ave., Ellsworth.

Judgment for the plaintiff August 15 in the amount of $4,707.33 plus interest and court costs.

Midland Funding, LLC. vs.

Jennifer A. Kennedy, 522 E. Broadway, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff August 9 in the amount of $3,161.28 plus interest and court costs.

Hauge Associates, Inc. vs. Dennis Negrete and Beatrice Negrete, 511 2nd St. SW, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff August 12 in the amount of $1,870.87 plus interest and court costs.

District Court The court handled one probation revocation case.

State of Iowa vs. Justin M. Morris, 1550 L St., Fort Dodge.

The defendant pled guilty August 9 to driving while barred and was sentenced to a $625 fine plus the 35 percent statutory surcharge, court costs, and two years in prison.

He was transported to Oakdale on August 12 by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department. This sentence is result of an incident January

11 investigated by the Sheriff’s Department.

State of Iowa vs. Tara L. Larson, 1317 Locust St., Webster City. The defendant pled guilty August 9 to an amended charge of 3rd degree theft and was fined $625 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs plus restitution. The original charge was 2nd degree theft. This sentence is a result of an investigation April 8 by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department.

State of Iowa vs. Jesse D. Mosher Banse, 624 Garfield St., Granville.

The defendant pled guilty August 9 to possession of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced to three days in the county jail, $125 law enforcement initiative surcharge, and court costs.

This is the result of an incident April 19 investigated by the Clarion Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Robert L. Halfpop, 703 1st St. SE, Belmond.

The defendant pled guilty August 9 to an amended charge of disorderly conduct and was fined $200 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. The original charge was simple assault. The sentence was the result of an investigation June 25 by the Belmond Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Debra S. Halfpop, 703 1st St. SE, Belmond.

The defendant pled guilty August 9 to an amended charge of disorderly conduct was fined $200 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. The original charge was simple assault. This sentence is the result of an investigation June 25 by the Belmond Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Mitchell L. Frakes, 121 NE 6th St., Eagle Grove.

The defendant pled guilty August

15 to simple assault and was fined $200 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident June 30 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Mitchell L. Frakes, 121 NE 6th St., Eagle Grove.

The defendant pled guilty August 15 to a charge of disorderly conduct and was fined $200 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence was the result of an incident July 7 investigated by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department.

State of Iowa vs. Michael D. Stetson, 511 6th St. NE., Belmond.

The defendant pled guilty August 15 to possession of drug paraphernalia and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident July 18 investigated by the Belmond Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Christina F. Garza, 207 Southwest 1st St., Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty August 15 to an amended charge of disorderly conduct and was given credit for time served and court costs.

The original charge was domestic assault. This sentence is the result of an incident July 27 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Manuel Martinez Rivas, 320 S. Kirkwood #24, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty August 15 to public consumption and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs.

The sentence is a result of an incident August 1 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Daniel J. Weber, 920 N. Arthur Ave., Eagle Grove.

The defendant pled guilty August 15 to disorderly conduct and was fined $65 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. The sentence is the result of an incident August 8 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Temeshia R. Bomato, 216 6th St. NE., Clarion.

The defendant pled guilty August 13 to public intoxication and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs.

This sentence was the result of an incident August 13 investigated by the Clarion Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Dustin L. Ruberg, 205 6th St. N., Dakota City.

The defendant pled guilty August 9 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 86 days suspended. He was placed on probation for a period of one year, and was fined $1,250 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident March 12 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Ruth E. CorreaDones, 520 1st Ave. NE., Clarion.

The defendant pled guilty August 9 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail and a fine of $1,250 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident June 8 investigated by the Clarion Police Department.

Sheriff’s Department Any criminal charge is merely an accusation and any defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

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complaint was received of a suspicious vehicle traveling up and down Nelson Avenue along with a report of someone passed out in a vehicle at 2556 Nelson.

Upon investigation, deputies subsequently arrested Robin Coreas, 27, of Clarion, on charges of public intoxication and open container. He was transported and booked into the Wright County Jail.

August 10 – A deputy responded to a report of a car fire at the parking lot located at 1st Street SE and South Main in Clarion. Upon investigation, it was determined that the vehicle was registered to Ramiro SalgadoIzquierdo of Clarion. It was fully engulfed when the deputy arrived.

After the fire was extinguished, it was determined to have started from a battery located on the floor of the backseat. The vehicle was a total loss, and no charges have been filed. The Clarion Fire Department assisted at the scene.

August 14 – Deputies investigated an incident in Rowan in which it was reported that Jean M. Worden of Dows came to the apartment of Robert Batton of Rowan. Batton told the deputies that Worden entered his residence without permission, causing him to push her out and lock the door. She then broke a front window of the residence. She was charged with criminal mischief and has agreed to pay restitution to have the window repaired. It was made clear to her by the deputies that if she does not take care of that, the landlord of the property could have charges filed on her. The case remains ongoing pending a followup with the landlord on the repair of damages.

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ROBERT ELWYN JOHNSON Robert Elwyn Johnson, age 83, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were 11 a.m.

Tuesday, August 20, at the First Congregational U.C.C. with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Popejoy.

Visitation was on Monday from 4-7 p.m. with an Elk’s Service at 7 at the Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls.

Robert Elwyn Johnson was born May 9, 1930 to Frederick and Mavis (Hammitt) Johnson in Popejoy, Iowa. He graduated from Popejoy High School in 1948. Bob went on to attend Ellsworth Community College before serving his country stateside in the United States Army, during the Korean War. Upon his return to civilian life, he was united in marriage to Anna Seim on July 5, 1953. In ROBERT EDWARD RILEY Robert Edward Riley, 84, passed away on August 14, 2013 at Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion, Iowa, which had been his home for 19 years.

Robert was born on September 2, 1928 to Lavina (Fosnot) and Paul Riley, Sr. He was married to Doris Olson of Harcourt. He loved the outdoors and liked to hunt and fish.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Faith Ann McKeown of Louisville, Kentucky; granddaughter Casey McKeown; great granddaughters Jayda Booker and Nollie Greer. Also brothers

1956, he graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

Bob and Anna moved to Southern California to pursue Bob’s career and raise a family. Bob worked for ITT Gilfillan for 35 years designing radar equipment for American and foreign government contracts. Many of his innovative ideas resulted in government patents. His job also brought him to many interesting locales all over the world. At retirement in 1992, Bob and Anna decided to move back to Iowa and made their home in Iowa Falls.

Sadly, Anna passed away in 1996.

Bob re-married Betty (LaRue) Greiman on October 16, 1996.

Bob and Betty were able to travel throughout Europe and enjoy many family activities in their 16+ years together. Bob was a member of the Iowa Falls Elks Club and the Ellsworth Community College Booster Club. Over the years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, working puzzles, and solving brain teasers.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mavis; halfbrother, Georgie; step-fathers, Howard Abels and Shirley Ketchum; his son, Steven; and his first wife, Anna.

Bob is survived by his wife, Betty; his aunt, Carol Ellingson of Popejoy; his sister, Jo Ann Tystahl of Iowa Falls; his two daughters, Barbara (Frank) Amato of Iowa Falls and Carol (Christian) Allen of Wellsburg; two step-children Mike (Janet) Schroeder of Dows and Linda Banks of Minnesota; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and three step-great grandchildren.

Richard (Joyce) Riley of Clarksville, Indiana, Maurice (Gladys) Riley of Clarion, sisters Lavon (James) Lombard of Dayton, IA and Rosemary (Dennis)Tate of Laurens, IA., and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Becky and brother Paul Riley, Jr. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Memorial services were held at 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.

Foust Funeral Homes, Eagle Grove, was in charge of the arrangements.

JACKLYN (JACKIE) M. REYNA Jacklyn (Jackie) M. Reyna, age 49, of Dows passed away Wednesday August 14, 2013 at the University Hospitals in Iowa City.

Funeral services for Jackie M. Reyna were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg. Pastor Ron Lotz officiated. Burial took place in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows.

Jacklyn Marie, the daughter of Claude (Junior) and Joan O’Neal Dishman was born May 2, 1964 in Hampton. She grew up in Iowa Falls where Jacki attended school through the 5th grade. The family then moved to Dows. Jacki attended Dows Community Schools and graduated from Dows High School in 1982. After high school, Jacki worked for numerous employers across north central Iowa. Most notably, Boondocks Truck Stop, Life Touch Photography, and Hagie’s Manufacturing. Jacki was united

in marriage to Don Fraser on April 8, 1981, the couple was blessed with two children. The couple later divorced.

Jacki was united in marriage to Mike Reyna on October 12, 1996.

Mike and Jacki made their home in Dows, where they were blessed with a son, Khayman, as well as the joining of their two families.

Jacki continued to work at Hagie Manufacturing in Clarion. Jacki was ever the normal American soccer Mom. She coached her kids in all their chosen sports.

Most importantly, Jacki coached her children in their little league baseball. Jacki had a life-long love of photography. Her great sense and keen eye for taking photos is a trait her family will never forget.

Jacki is survived by her husband, Mike, her children, Dan (Cassie) of Alden, Kristen (Dan) of Mary Esther, FL, Khayman at home, mother, Joan of Kansas City, MO, step-children, Amber (Jeremy), Shandera, Cassandra, great grandchildren, J.T., Abby, Brandon, Tucker, Kinley, Khendrick, Kolten, Cameron, Kysen, and one on the way, sisters, Jody Berry of Kansas City, MO, Jolene Brinkman of Kansas City, brother, Dick (Clyde) Dishman of Webster City, and numerous other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Junior, half-brother, Clyde Dishman, and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Dugger Funeral Home, Dows, was in charge of the arrangements.

Preserving food by canning in the oven has been a hot topic this summer. It seems everyone is looking for a shortcut to preserve food at home.

Oven canning is not a safe shortcut! Nancy Clark, Nutrition and Health Program Specialist and a Master Food Safety Advisor for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, says, “Many individuals have shared with me that they have tried, or have heard about, oven canning. Just because a jar is sealed doesn’t mean the food inside is safe to eat.”

Very often, a trusted and well-

meaning friend or relative has shared information about canning in the oven as a simple way to can food.

Others have found information off the internet promoting it as a “quick and easy” method.

Food “processed” in the oven will not necessarily be heated hot enough or long enough to produce a safe product! Oven regulators may not be very accurate and the hot air in the oven may not circulate efficiently enough to heat the food in the jars. In addition, oven heat is a dry heat that penetrates jars very slowly. Canning jars are not designed for dry heating either. Who

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70 Years Ago August 26, 1943 An ad for National 5¢ - 10¢ - $1 Stores in Clarion listed the following school supplies on sale: spiral note books, a big variety of sizes 5¢; loose leaf note books, cloth cover 29¢, cardboard cover 10¢, and portfolios for typing paper 5 and 10¢; lean pencils 5 for 5¢, 3 for 5¢, or 2 for 5¢; and school tablets 5¢.

Mrs. J. Marion Lester has received a letter from her husband who is serving with a chemical battalion, stating that he took part in the invasion of Sicily. Pvt. Lester was inducted into the army seven months ago. He was graduated from Clarion High School in 1933 and then moved to Eagle Grove.

Considerable excitement was caused Friday afternoon of last week when Ben Duitscher, who lives northwest of Clarion, brought a red fox to Clarion to collect bounty. The fox had been killed with .22 rifle by his son, Kenneth, on their farm.

would want to clean up that mess if they exploded?

In addition, think of the wasted resources when finding out your food may not be safe to eat. Nancy Clark adds, “People spend a great deal of money, time, and energy canning food. It is disheartening to tell someone their (improperly) canned food could make someone they love very sick.”

Do not put your families’ health and the quality of your food at risk for the sake of a shortcutlike oven canning. Be sure to only use research-based methods and tested recipes for SAFE home food

preservation. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is an excellent source of this information.

Go to www.store.extension.iastate. edu for publications and recipes.

For more information, contact your local County Extension Office or call Nancy Clark at 515-341-0261 or email nanclark@iastate.edu. You can also call ISU Extension and Outreach’s AnswerLine at (800) 262-3804 to talk directly with a Home Economist. AnswerLine hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-noon and from 1:00-4:00 pm.

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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Are you interested in learning about the Catholic faith? Perhaps you have wondered why Catholics follow certain customs or traditions.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining others on a faith journey, please come to an informational meeting to learn about the process.

You are welcome to attend any session that fits your schedule: Monday August 26, St. John at 608 2nd Ave NE, Clarion; Tuesday August 27, Sacred Heart at 221 S. Jackson Ave, Eagle Grove; or Wednesday, August 28, St. Francis Xavier at 1207 3rd St NE, Belmond.

All sessions begin at 7 p.m. You may also call the Cluster office for questions or more details. Karen Newman 515-532-3586 or email DBQ039s1@ arch.pvt.k12.ia.us. Website:www.holyfamilycluster.org

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35 Years Ago August 24, 1978 Clarion Jaycees presented a check to the 4-H Museum fund Monday night, with Jaycee President Dave Thompson making the presentation to Chuck Ehlers, secretary of the 4-H Museum committee. Others pictured in the photo were Bob Cook, Fred Green, Duane Asbe, Jerry Sheffield, Doug Winslow, Randy Carlson, Ron Canfield, and Randy Prehm.

Cliff Downing retired Aug. 1, 1978, after serving 18 years on the Clarion Police Force. Joining the Police Force in 1960, Cliff served under Police Chiefs L. L. Speeding, Doug Dean, and Jerry Whitehurst.

Future plans are indefinite, but will definitely include some fishing. Mrs. Downing said he’s always been too busy working to develop many hobbies, but he does enjoy fishing and reading and that his retirement will give him free time to do some things he wanted to do.

Born and raised in the Clarion area, Larry TerHark is a graduate of Clarion High School and two years at Eagle Grove Community College.

He is a write-in candidate for the school board. Larry farms and raises hogs and raises hogs six and a half miles southwest of Clarion. He is presently 4-H leader of the Dayton Dynamiters and on the board of Trustees at the United Church of Christ (Congregational) where he

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Betsy Stahl and Christian Proietto were united in marriage on May 3, 2013. The couple exchanged vows in Wilmington, NC. Betsy is the daughter of Nick and Kathy Stahl of Clarion. Christian is the son of Robert and Joann Proietto of Guilford, Conn. Christian is a graduate from Iowa State University College of Veterinarian Medicine. Betsy received her license of cosmetology and esthetics from PCI in Ames.

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The Humboldt Chapter of the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight is pleased to announce top-flight entertainment to honor our veterans and raise funds for the local Korean War-era vets, who will be traveling on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, and on future flights.

The program will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m., in the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at the Humboldt High School. There is no admission charge, but a freewill donation is appreciated to support the cause.

Among the entertainers lined up for the event are the Al Welsh Orchestra, Dee Coleman and some of the members of the Cowboy Church Band, the Harmony Brigade Barbershop Chorus, several individual acts, and a special performance by the Humboldt community theatre members—the Dramatic Arts Guild.

“This shapes up as a fine show, and we are really excited about the quality and variety of the talent assembled,” organizer Kent Thompson reported.

The Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight (covering seven counties in and around Fort Dodge) is a nonprofit organization dedicated solely to raising funds to send veterans to Washington, D.C., to see their memorials. It costs $600 per veteran for the day-long trip.

Through 2012, the nationwide Honor Flight Network with 127 hubs

in 41 states had sent almost 100,000 veterans to our nation’s capital.

Sixteen Humboldt County veterans are planning on making the second Honor Flight this year in September.

They include Douglas Monagin, Francis Duffy, Lloyd Goodell, James Buddenhagen, Russell Jensen and Edward Nervig of Humboldt; Richard Foth, James Terwilliger and Ronald Zeimet of Livermore; Arnold Bratland, Eugene Mertz and Charles Thatcher of Bode; Gilbert Sandven of Hardy; Gilbert Nickell of Renwick; Verne Waechter of Ottosen and Charles Nerem of Thor.

These veterans as well as Humboldt County veterans who made the first trip in May will be honored during the program.

“We have been very successful in our fundraising efforts and want to continue the momentum to send all of the Korean War-era veterans who want to go, to Washington,” said Humboldt County Chapter Treasurer Daryl Long.

Future Honor Flight plans include arranging trips for Vietnamera veterans to make the trip.

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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Rev. Ronald Nelson 515-532-3440 •Sunday, Aug. 25 10:00am Fellowship, 10:15am Nominating Committee, 10:45am Worship Service •Tuesday, Aug. 27 1:00pm Pastors’ text study at Jewell UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 •Friday, Aug. 23 10:00am to 3:00pm Confirmation class at UCC •Sunday, Aug. 25 10:15am Fellowship, 11:00am Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 •Thursday, Aug. 22 9:00am Coffee time at church office Sunday, Aug. 25 10:00am Worship Service •Tuesday, Aug. 27 6:00pm M & Ms at “The Grill” supper, 7:00pm Meeting •Wednesday, Aug. 28 10:00am Church prayer time at Sandy Stephenson’s ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Nils Hernandez, Pastor 515-532-3586 •Thursday, Aug. 22 9:00am Sewing Circle at St. John in Clarion, 7:00pm Cluster Pastoral Council at St. John in Clarion • Friday, Aug. 23 7:40am Rosary at St. John, 8:00am Mass at St. John •Saturday, Aug. 24 – Candy Weekend for Pinatas and Mission Collection 8:00pm Mass in Spanish in Clarion •Sunday, Aug. 25 8:00am Mass •Monday, Aug. 26 7:00pm RCIA Informational Meeting at St. John in Clarion •Thursday, Aug. 28 6:30pm Cluster Confirmation Meeting for Parents and Candidates at St. John in Clarion

THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Minister 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 or 532-6686 •Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:45 am - Worship Service free lunch following service •Tuesday 11:00 am - Prayer (Hiemstra’s) •Wednesday 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study

IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Pastor Lindsey Braun • Sunday 9:30am - Worship •Monday 7:00pm - Pastor Lindsey back from vacation

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•Sunday 10:30 am - Divine Service 11:45 am - Bible Study

GOLDFIELD AREA UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 Oak Street, Goldfield Rev. Sara Hill, Pastor 515-825-3581 www.goldfieldupc.com goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net •Thursday, Aug. 22 9:15am TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in and meeting. New members always welcome! Use north door, 6:30pm Support and Recovery group at Crossroads on Main Street •Sunday, Aug. 25 9:30am Worship Service. Guest speaker: Rev. Phil Somsen, Fort Dodge, 10:30am Fellowship coffee LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson •Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service, 10:15 am Sunday School and Confirmation.

PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST 422 North Washington St., Goldfield Bob Dishman 515-825-3911 •Sunday 9:15 am Bible School, 10:15 am Worship Service-Communion observed weekly; childcare available and Children’s Church, 11:00 am WWE/Jr. Worship GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Christina Perkins Craig Carlson, Youth Minister 515-825-3754 •Sunday, Aug. 25 10:30 am – Worship HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-3660 Friday, Aug. 23 9:30am Revelation Bible Study at Samuel •Sunday, Aug. 25 8:30am Contemporary Worship •Thursday, Aug. 29 9:30am Assemble September Newsletter at Samuel Lutheran

DOWS AREA ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages including adults; 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available; 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with childcare available • Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor • Sundays 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School/Coffee;11:15am Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Dows Pastor Ron Nelson •Saturday, Aug. 24 6:30am Men’s Bible Study at Rick’s •Sunday, Aug. 25 9:00am Worship with Communion, 10:00am Coffee UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN Dows / Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sundays 8:45a.m. - Alexander Methodist Worship; 9:00a.m. - Dows Sunday School; 10:00a.m. Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church on first two Sundays each month and at United Methodist Church on remaining Sundays • Thursdays 9 a.m. - Presbyterian Women

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Rev. Marvin Lorenz, Pastor • Wednesday 6:30pm - Elders • Saturday 7:00pm - Vespers • Sunday 9:00a.m. - Worship; 10:15 a.m. - ABC / Sunday School UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Worship (B); 9:30 a.m.

Worship, (LC); 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. NA/AA Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. (B) Bible Study MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg Ron Lotz, Pastor 515-325-6210 •Saturday, Aug. 24 9:30 to 11:00am MAC Fit women’s group, fitness for body, mind and soul for women of all ages and fitness levels. For meeting location call the church office.

• Sunday, Aug. 25 9:00am Sunday School for all ages, 10:00am Worship service, 12:00noon AWANA Leader meeting, 4:00pm Son Shine Singers Concert – Son Shine is a group of vocalists that represent approximately 40 churches in the area. The members as a whole contribute many hours volunteering in any area they are needed.

•Tuesday, Aug. 27 6:00am Men’s Bible Study at MAC •Wednesday, Aug. 28 6:00pm Hot Dog Supper, 6:30 to 8:00pm Awana for kids 3 years old through 6th grade – Bumper party and Registration – Fun for the whole family, games, prizes and food. Come to Blairsburg Park., 7:00pm Solid Rock Inc., for Sr. High Students

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FIRST REFORMED 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Phillip Arnold NAZARETH LUTHERAN • Sundays Coulter 8:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School in the Pastor Dave Bernhardt Sunshine Room; 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 • Sunday a.m. - Sunday School; 6:30 p.m. - HS Youth 10:00am - Coffee, 10:30am - Joint Worship Group Meeting; 7 p.m. - Pastor Phil’s Radio Service T:3.75”

HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Zach Fischer 2137 Hancock Avenue 515-825-3110 •Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:30 am - Worship Service, 6:00 pm - Evening Service •Wednesday 7:00 pm - Prayer meeting; Souled Out Group, WRIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1730 130th Street, Kanawha 641-762-3947 •Sunday 9:30 am - Morning Worship, 10:30 am Fellowship, 11:00 am - Sunday School, 6:00 pm - Evening Worship

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Iowa Soybean Association encourages farmers to seek water quality initiative funding IDALS cost-share program assists with funding new, on-farm nutrient management practices The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) encourages farmers to apply for state cost-share assistance for practices that will reduce nutrient runoff and achieve goals set in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) recently announced funding priorities which include cover crops, no-till or strip till and nitrification inhibitors, specifically nitrapyrin with fall applied anhydrous fertilizer. The cost-share rate per acre is $25, $10 and $3, respectively.

“IDALS cost share is a great way for farmers across the state to receive support in implementing and evaluating these practices on their farms. They help hold soil in place, reduce nutrient loss caused by runoff and drainage and help improve water quality,” said Health Ellison, ISA’s Environmental Programs and Services agronomy and natural resources manager.

Any farmer not already planting cover crops, practicing no-till or strip till or using a nitrification inhibitor can apply for assistance at their local Soil and Water Conservation District office. Farmers are only eligible for cost share on up to 160 acres.

IDALS received $3 million in one-time funding to support statewide science-based water quality practices, of which $1.8 million was

set aside for disbursement this fall.

ISA was instrumental in helping develop the nutrient reduction strategy, with a goal of reducing total nitrogen and phosphorous loads in Iowa waters from both point and nonpoint sources, like farm fields, by 45 percent.

“The ISA On-Farm Network and Environmental Programs and Services teams can partner with farmers to develop replicated strip trails for your cover crop, nitrogen stabilizer and no-till acres in order to collect useful data on the relevance of these efforts to production and environmental stewardship practices,” Ellison said. “ISA has been actively assisting farmers in testing, evaluating and managing many of the practices identified in the nutrient reduction strategy through targeted watershed projects and field research since 2000.”

ISA’s Environmental Programs and Services team helps farmers conserve and protect natural resources, remain profitable and increase yields to meet growing demands for food, feed and fuel—all essential components of long-term sustainability. The association’s OnFarm Network focuses on precision agriculture tools and technology to collect information that can increase growers’ profits from crop production.

To learn more about ISA and its environmental programs, go to www.iasoybeans.com.

Northey: Funds available for Water Quality Practices Cost share assistance available for cover crops, no-till/strip till or nitrification inhibitor Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced recently that cost share funds are available to help farmers install nutrient reduction practices. The initial practices that are prioritized for funding this fall are cover crops, no-till or strip till, using a nitrification inhibitor when applying fertilizer.

“These funds are available to help farmers take steps this fall to reduce nutrient losses,” Northey said. “This is the first step of implementing the Iowa Water Quality Initiative and we have a lot more work to do, but

we are excited to start working with farmers to get voluntary sciencebased conservation practices on the ground.”

The cost share rate for farmers planting cover crops is $25 per acre and for farmers trying no-till or strip till is $10 per acre. Farmers using a nitrapyrin nitrification inhibitor when applying fall fertilizer can receive $3 per acre.

Any farmer not already utilizing these practices can apply for assistance. Farmers are only eligible for cost share on up to 160 acres.

Farmers can contact their local Soil and Water Conservation District office to apply.

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Applications will be accepted now through October 4, 2013. To access an application online, visit www.practicalfarmers.org, or call the PFI office at (515) 232-5661 to request a copy through the mail.

Up to 25 beginning farmers will be admitted to this fourth round of programming. Those admitted will be part of the Class of 2015, and are selected by a committee of PFI members using a scoring system that rewards a noticeable commitment to developing applicants’ independent farming goals. Selections will be made in early November. To date, about 60 people have been or are currently active in the program.

The Savings Incentive Program works by encouraging enrollees to save up to $100 per month for two years. After 24 months and completion of all program requirements, participants will earn a dollar-for-dollar match on money saved up to $2,400, for a possible $4,800 to use toward the purchase of a farm asset.

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REGISTERED NURSE: Four day per week position. Hours are primarily day shift but will require flexibility. This position will be working in the Cardiac Rehab department in both Clarion and Belmond monitoring patients and performing other Cardiopulmonary testing including stress tests, holter monitors, etc. Position requires being proficient in telemetry, BLS & ACLS. Will be required to work at all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

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SPECIALTY CLINIC ADMISSIONS CLERK: Part-time position available in Belmond Specialty Clinic. Hours are primarily Mon., Tues, Wed., & Fri. day shift and weekend coverage as needed. Basic office skills, customer service and computer skills, flexibility, personal demeanor, confidentiality and dependability required. Medical office experience preferred. Will be required to work at all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

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p.m. Speakers are Hart, Hurburgh, Kassel Sheffield Ridgestone Country Club, Sheffield. Tuesday, Sept.

10, 9:30 a.m with lunch to follow.

Speakers are Leibold and Johnson.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

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Afternoon HouseHold Auction

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Don’t miss Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach series of meetings in response to the late spring, dry summer and slow crop development. Extension specialists talk about crop maturity, crop drying and potential effects of an early frost.

In addition, cover crop management, fallow syndrome and fall nitrogen management will be discussed.

Grain marketing and a grain market price outlook will also be part of these meetings.

Speakers from ISU Extension and Outreach include: Chad Hart, grain marketing analyst Charles Hurburgh, grain quality and handling specialist Dave Rueber, ISU North Iowa Research Farm superintendent Mark S. Johnson, field agronomist, Ankeny Kelvin Leibold, farm management specialist Paul Kassel, field agronomist, Spencer Meetings will be held in the following locations: Heartland Museum, Clarion.

Friday, Sept. 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Speakers are Rueber, Hart, Hurburgh, Johnson Wesley Community Center, Wesley. Friday, Sept. 6, 1:30 to 3:30

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111 ACrE WrIGHT COuNTy FArM Location of Farm: 2 miles South of Eagle Grove on Hwy 17, starts 1 mile West on 290th on North side of road.

General Description: The farm layes in 2 tracts with one tract 89.1 tillable & the other tract 10.6 tillable, which is in CRP. There are 6.28 acres of timber along the river. Farm located in the SW ¼ of section 4 Troy Twp, Wright Co IA. CSR: 67.1 on tillable acres by Surety

to: internships, apprenticeships, working as an hourly or salaried employee or working on the family farm. Applicants must also reside in Iowa or farm in the state (out-ofstate residents are eligible, so long as they are farming in Iowa), and be members of Practical Farmers of Iowa (candidates can join at www.

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75 ACrE HuMbOLdT COuNTy FArM Location of Farm: 2 miles South of Thor, IA on P66, 2 East on C54, ½ miles South on Washington Ave starting on the West side.

Legal Description: East ½ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 34, except an acreage which has been sold off, all in Norway Twp, Humboldt Co. IA. General Description: A farm that is slightly undulating w/a good CSR. CSR: 79 on tillable acres by Surety.

partner bank • Create or fine-tune a business or whole-farm plan • Attend at least four PFI events per year (online, on-farm or in person). PFI events include online trainings, field days, conferences, workshops and more • Conduct quarterly reviews via email, phone or in-person with PFI staff to check on progress toward goals and program requirements • Complete all forms and requested information on time “Between my advisory team and the accountability that the Savings Incentive Program holds me to, I feel like I am so much further ahead than I would have been if I was on my own,” says Dawn Anderson, a current enrollee who runs Kindred Spirits Goat Farm near Badger.

For Nathan Anderson, who graduated from the program at the end of 2012, the program’s integration and mentor support were particular highlights. He has a cowcalf enterprise and raises corn and soybeans near Cherokee, and says: “The mentorship is invaluable to any beginning farmer. There is also the savings match, the business plan support and the PFI events that expose beginners to a world of farm knowledge. That is the real benefit of the program – that it includes all those aspects that tie it together to give beginners a real leg up.”

Eligibility – Note: Requirements are modified this year to consider those not yet farming on their own: To be eligible for the Savings Incentive Program, applicants must either be farming on their own now and have farmed for five or fewer years, or have some experience working for a farm business.

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Woolstock Equipment Is a progressive John Deere Dealership serving customers with both service and products in the area surrounding Woolstock Iowa. We are currently seeking a SaleS ConSultant to join our team.

Sales Consultants are responsible for Agricultural Equipment sales, and Demonstrations of Ag Equipment. To be considered for the Sales Consultant position candidates are preferred to have one year or more Ag Equipment sales experience, farming background, good computer skills, valid drivers license, and excellent communication skills. The Dealership offers an excellent base wage plus commission opportunity as well as benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your resume via email with attachment to: we@woolstockequipment.com or mail to: Woolstock equipment, P.o. Box 156, Woolstock, Ia 50599.

HELP WANTED Angels in the Home is now hiring a Home Health Aide for Eagle Grove, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Help Wanted!!

The Des Moines Register Sunday Only Bundle - Haul Pick up at Dudley's Corner I-35 & Hwy 3 Drops to Eagle Grove, Goldfield, Clarion & Belmond Pay is $450 a month Call: 319-242-2687

Humboldt branch currently recruiting: • Experienced Forklift Drivers • Warehouse/Production • Clerical/Accounting

Large 6 Family Garage Sale 602 South Main • Clarion Saturday, August 24 • 9 am to 2 pm

Coca Cola items, baby boy clothes, DVD’s, baby misc. items, lots of toys, purses, Gazelle, Ab Roller, baskets, house decor, gun cabinet, desk, holiday decorations, Medela breast pump, printer and lots of new items!

Wanted:

Farmland to rent Call duane Schnittjer 515-851-0703 Tanker Truck Driver

Praxair is a Fortune 250 company with products and technology that serve more than 20 different industries. We’re one of the world’s largest industrial gases businesses and you see our work every day, often without realizing it. Praxair United States Industrial Gases is currently seeking a Tanker Truck Driver in FORT DODGE, IA. To qualify, you must have a high school diploma or GED, 3 years verifiable tractor-trailer experience and no accidents or DOT violations in the last 3 years. Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT physical (including drug & alcohol and road test), and have Hazmat & Tanker endorsement and a Class A license are required.

We offer an annual salary of $60K+. Excellent benefits package, excellent equipment, scheduled days off, uniforms and safety shoes. Apply online at www.praxair.com Click on Careers, United States and Search for Driver Career Opportunities. Click on the job title from the complete Job List or search by job number 1301123. Praxair is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (U.S.) M/F/D/V, and a barrier-free employment process.

Individuals who need an accommodation in order to apply for a position should contact Praxair at 1-866-844-0635

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Drug screen and background check may be required

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Operation/Accounting Department Team Effort, Inc. a leader in licensed golf accessories is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill a position in our Accounting Department.

College Accounting degree is preferred but not required but must have computer literacy along with good communication skills. This position will support management with inventory control, completion of accounting reports, accounts payable, month/year-end closing process including analysis and reconciliations of spreadsheet and various IT projects.

Salary commensurate with experience and we offer a complete benefits package. Please send resume or pick up an application at Team Effort, Inc. 120 9th St. SW, Clarion, IA 50525 Attn: Brent Ulven

Help WAnted ennis Corp. is seeking full or part-time drivers for our refrigerated division also seeking owner operators.

These positions offer weekly pay with direct deposit, full benefit package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation pay, 401k plan with company match, AFLAC, benefits and bonuses! No touch loads. Verifiable experience required. All positions home weekly for time with your family! Family matters to us! Family owned and operated for 45 years!

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Help Wanted Immediate part time Janitorial positions open in Dows, IA Janitorial Experience helpful.

For more information call ISS Facility 712-252-4931.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Sukup Mfg. Co. is looking for production workers. Positions and physical demands vary, but all require the ability to stand for extended periods of time and work requires overtime.

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CONSTRUCTION HELP NEEDED

Classifieds NOTICES

FOR SALE: TOPPERS Buy factory direct. Uni-Cover - 641-843-3698 (Britt) tfc NOTICE: Garage door sales, service and repairs. Farm, home and commercial garage doors and operators.

For prompt service, phone Mike Sampson in Kanawha at 641-7623330 tfc I’M BACK from Texas and available to take care of your wiring needs. Call Don Schroeder at 515-602-3902. tfn

FOR SALE FOR SALE: GE Cool White fluorescent light bulbs. There are 14 which are 8 feet long and 60 watts, asking $3 a piece. There are 26 which are 4 feet long and 34 watts, asking $2 a piece. Inquire at MidAmerica Publishing Corporation, 9 2nd St. NW, Hampton, IA. Ask for Dan. tfc FOR SALE: 2004 Grand Prix GT, 3.8L V6, 4 door, black, leather, all power sunroof, CD player, 117,000 miles, great shape $5500/OBO. Call Jenny Smith 515-851-2020 or 515532-3127 34C

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment, all utilities furnished. Call Betty: 515-825-8007. tfc

Please apply in person only with Gleeson Superintendent Jacob Gookin at the jobsite trailer located at: 1260 US 18 Britt, IA 50423

WANTED WANTED: FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL work, I’m available to take care of your wiring needs.

Call Don Schroeder at 515-6023902. tfn HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: Part-time Bartenders needed at One More, Renwick, Iowa. Flexible schedule, some weekends. Please call 515-2507811, 32,33,34 C GARAGE SALE: 209 11th Street NE, Clarion • Saturday, August 24 • 8 am - 2 pm. Children’s clothes 0-5T, size 7 to 16: women’s and men’s dress and casual, furniture, household and miscellaneous.

34 C THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or which might otherwise violate the law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you who ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised.

Hwy 3 Corridor Yard Sale United Church of Rowan • 811 Pesch Street Friday and Saturday, September 6 & 7 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Food Served: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & Bake Sale Fri & Sat Clothes, Books, Craft & Decorative Items, Dishes, Games, Puzzles, Toys, Lg & Sm Household goods

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. will be accepting applications for the following positions beginning August 12th: Laborers-$12.00 Carpenters—$17.00 Iron Workers—$17.00 Certified Welders—$17.00 Concrete Finishers— $17.00 Certified Crane Operator— $25.00

FOR RENT: 4 bedroom apartment, 2 bath, no pets. Call Betty: 515-8258007 tfc

OPEN POSITION: CDL DrIvEr Centrum Valley Farms is seeking a part-time or full-time CDL driver for our Pullet Farms. Candidate will be responsible for the transportation of birds from the pullet sites to our layers site. Driver must have a valid Class A driver’s license and route will in the Wright and Franklin County.

Please apply at: Centrum Valley Farms 100 Central Ave East; Clarion, IA 50525

PRIOR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Must be able to pass pre-employment physical

Equal Opportunity Employer

Post Offer Pre-Employment Drug Testing & E-Verify Required Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer www.gleesonllc.com

FEED TRUCK DRIVER In Iowa Falls

Do you have: • Class A CDL • Excellent Driving Record • 2 Years Experience Preferred Do you want:

Truck Drivers WanTeD Home every nigHT

Gold-Eagle Cooperative is taking applications for qualified Full time drivers. Must have a Class A CDL, Hours (M-F) 48-54 hours/overtime after 40, Benefit package includes-BC/BS Health Ins., 12 days vacation first yr., up to 25 days vacation, Dental Ins, 401(K), Holidays, uniform allowance, Non-Contributory Retirement Plan.

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Please stop by the feed mill at 411 Lawler Street, Iowa Falls to fill out an application.

Call 800‐889‐8531 ext. 8543 with any questions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sow Farm Technician Job sites located near Dows, Blairsburg, Clarion and Renwick This full-time position is responsible for the daily care, health, and maintenance of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

This position offers: • All necessary training and certifications • Base salary starting at $23,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • Eligibility to apply for the Manager In Training program after six months employment • Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!

Marketing & Sales Coordinator Immediate Opening at Rehabilitation Center of Belmond

The Coordinator is responsible for: • Sales, promotion, and public relations • Maintain Corporate branding standards • Produce monthly newsletters and reports • Internal and external event management • Team with facility staff in planning marketing activities

An AS or BA in Marketing, sales and marketing related experience, and long-term care experience preferred.

Proven skills in positive communications is important.

Apply online or at the Rehab Center to: Tracy Quinones.

Apply online at www.iowaselect.com, call 641-648-4479 or stop by 811 South Oak Street in Iowa Falls to complete an application.

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Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

ABCM Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Yard and Garden: How to Divide Peonies

By Richard Jauron, Willy Klein

Peonies can thrive up to 100 years if maintained properly.

Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about peony care, specifically how and when to divide the plant. To have additional plant and garden questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-

3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

When is the best time to transplant peonies?

September is the best time to transplant peonies. Begin by cutting the peony stems near ground level.

Then carefully dig around and under each plant. Try to retain as much of the root system as possible.

If desired, large peony clumps can be divided at this time. Using a sharp knife, divide the clump into sections. Each division should have three to five buds and a good root system.

When replanting, dig a hole large enough to accommodate the entire root system of the peony. Position the plant/division in the hole so the buds are 1 to 2 inches below the soil surface. Fill the hole with soil and water thoroughly.

Is it necessary to periodically divide peonies?

Peonies do not need to be divided

Heavy Boat Traffic Expected For Labor Day Weekend Boaters heading out for the Labor Day holiday will likely find busy waterways and lower water levels.

Susan Stocker, boating law administrator and education coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said boat operators need to operate with caution and to watch for hazards in the water, starting at the boat ramp.

“Use caution when loading and unloading the boat. Back in only as far as necessary to get the boat on and off the trailer to avoid backing into a scour hole or off the end of the ramp,” Stocker said.

The weekend weather forecast is favorable for boaters and combined with a three day weekend should produce heavy boat traffic. Stocker said ramps will likely be busy, placing boating etiquette at a premium.

“Everyone is excited to get on the water,” she said. “Be patient, and when it’s your turn be ready to launch. Courtesy on the water goes a long way in avoiding problems.”

She said an obvious way to prevent problems is for boat operators to avoid alcohol while operating the craft.

“We want boaters to have fun on the water, but we don’t want that fun to end in a boating tragedy. Boaters need to keep safety in mind while on the water,” Stocker said.

Preparing for a safe day on the water begins in the driveway. Make sure to have a properly fitting life

jacket for each person on board and that all of the safety equipment, including a properly working fire extinguisher, is on board.

“Remember, life jackets only work when worn,” Stocker said.

“Life jackets float, you don’t.”

Boating Safety Tips · Alcohol and boating don’t mix. Wind, sun, glare and heat can enhance the effects of alcohol hindering the operator’s ability to make decisions. · High water is impacting certain areas. Check for open ramps or water hazards before heading out. · Before leaving the house, check the trailer lights, wheel bearings and the hitch. · Make sure there is a current fire extinguisher and horn/whistle, a wearable life jacket for everyone and a USCG approved throwable device onboard. · File a float plan with a friend, including your destination, expected time of return and type of boat. · Wear your lifejacket - it floats, you don’t. · Inflatable lifejackets are light weight, comfortable and USCG approved. Wear it. · Take a boater education course.

It has valuable information and many insurance companies will offer a discount on boat insurance. · Top two safety violations in Iowa are having inadequate life jackets and operating too fast and too close to other vessels.

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on a regular basis. Peonies can be left undisturbed in the garden for 50 or more years. However, large peonies can be divided if additional plants are desired.

When is the best time to divide peonies?

September is the best time to divide peonies. By September, peony plants have been able to store adequate food reserves in their roots for the following year. Also, the replanted divisions have several weeks to get reestablished at their new sites before the onset of winter.

What is the proper way to divide peonies?

Begin by cutting the peony stems near ground level. Carefully dig up the plants and wash or gently shake off the soil. Using a sharp knife, divide the clump into sections. Each section should have three to five buds (eyes) and a good root system.

Divisions with fewer than three buds may take two or more years to flower.

When planting, dig a hole large enough to accommodate the root system of the peony. Position the peony in the hole so the buds are 1 to 2 inches below the soil surface.

(Plants may not bloom well if the buds are more than 2 inches deep.)

Fill the hole with soil, firming the soil around the plant as you backfill.

Then water thoroughly. Space peonies 3 to 4 feet apart.

What is a good site for peonies?

Peonies perform best in full sun and well-drained soils. When selecting a planting site, choose a location that receives at least six hours of direct sun each day. Avoid shady areas near large trees and shrubs. Poorly drained soils can often be improved by working in large amounts of compost, sphagnum peat moss or leaf mold.

Get answers to more gardening questions.

Visit the Yard and Garden FAQs website at http://expert.hort.iastate. edu/ to find answers to other yard and garden questions.

2013 Crop Scouting Competition Winners Announced

By Adam Sisson, Daren Mueller high school student teams competed in the third annual Crop Scouting Competition conducted

by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on Aug. 1. The competition was created to increase high school students’ awareness of Iowa agriculture through hands-on learning and teamwork. Students apply integrated pest management principles to corn and soybean scouting experiences as they prepare for and participate in the competition.

Competition components included corn and soybean growth staging, weed identification, bio char, herbicide injury, and insects and diseases of corn and soybean. Prior to the competition, student teams also prepared a creative component related to scouting or IPM that benefited their communities.

“There have been some strong

Need A Place To Hunt? Go Online Hunters looking to places to hunt doves when the season opens Sept.

1, can find these areas and more online at www.iowadnr.gov/hunting.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has food plots on several wildlife management areas specifically to attract doves during their migration.

The list of areas with food plots is under the Migratory Game Birds link, then click on Mourning Doves. The information is listed under Mourning Dove Hunting Information in the middle of the page.

Food plots are generally cover 1 to 5 acres and most are planted with sunflowers, with wheat, millet or buckwheat as other options. The exact locations are not identified on the areas.

Another option is to use the DNR’s Hunting Atlas.

The hunting atlas is another online resource at www.iowadnr. gov/hunting that identifies more

than 600,000 acres of state, federal and county land where hunting is allowed. The Hunting Atlas link is near the top of the page.

Using an aerial view, hunters can search the state for areas catering to certain species; or find a new area to hunt close to home or across the state.

Once an area is selected, information will be displayed on the name of the area, its size, habitat type, species potentially found on the area and if nontoxic shot is required. There is also links to the area map and more.

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teams that have attended the competition the last two years and 2013 was no different,” said Daren Mueller, Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management program director and extension plant pathologist. “It is good news for Iowa’s ag future when students are learning early about the basics of crop scouting. This knowledge can be valuable on the family farm as well as in ag industry.”

2013 Competition Winners First place was awarded to a team from Clayton County led by Joe Shirbroun, a Pioneer independent sales representative from Farmersburg. His team included Sam Hilgerson and Luke Orr from Elkader, Joe Kann from Guttenberg, and Glyn Powell from Strawberry Point.

A very close second (by less than 1.5 points) was awarded to the student team from Clarion-Goldfield led by Rachel Halbach, an agronomist with Hagie Manufacturing Company; and Angela Charlson, Clarion-Goldfield FFA adviser.

Third place went to the all girl team from North Scott while fourth went to the boys team from North Scott. Both of these teams were led by Dan and Nancy Urmie from Long Grove, along with Jamie Gray, Vocational Ag instructor at North Scott High School.

Most competitors and instructors (90 percent of post event survey respondents) agree that the competition was a useful learning tool for students. However, all respondents said most of the learning takes place before the competition, when team leaders are training student teams to compete.

The contest was funded by DuPont Pioneer and the Iowa Soybean Association along with a grant from the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center and support from ISU Extension and Outreach faculty and staff.

Additional support was provided by ISU Department of Agronomy and Iowa Independent Crop Consultants Association.

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New Partnership Created to Help Prepare Skilled Workforce Iowa Business Growth (IBG) and North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) have created a new partnership to help educate and train people to become the skilled workers needed by Iowa businesses.

Project Lead Forward is a public-private partnership designed

by IBG and NIACC to help relieve the shortage of skilled workers in Iowa, especially in rural areas of Iowa. Iowa business leaders face a shortage of skilled worker to meet the demands of business and industry.

Iowa Business Growth Company, located in Johnston, works with small businesses throughout Iowa that need an alternate financing structure that complements what a traditional bank can offer. IBG works with the customers’ bank to determine which product best fits the customer’s needs. Products offered are the SBA 504 Loan, SBA 7(a) Loan Packaging or Wellmark Mezzanine Fund.

As a result of a request by IBG, the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center provided a list of strategies to the IBG board of directors in September, 2012.

Through an iterative process the board narrowed the ideas and asked NIACC to provide a specific proposal to address the labor shortage of

skilled applicants at many North Iowa businesses. The results of the proposal is a comprehensive three tiered project aimed at increasing the numbers of skilled workers ready to be hired by North Iowa businesses.

The funding is $115,000 for year one, with a possibility of the same for year two.

This partnership is thought to be a first of its kind in its breadth and is certainly a first for IBG. It is expected that this project will be successful leading to a second year of funding with an ultimate goal of self-sustainability by the second year of the program and a successful model that can be replicated elsewhere in Iowa.

How it Works The project has three tiers with the goal of enrolling 20 individuals in each tier with the ultimate goal of placing participants in jobs when they complete the program. · Tier 1 focuses on basic reading, writing, math and computer skills. This is accomplished through the existing NIACC Smart Start program and will be used to recruit and assist individuals to build basic skills.

These individuals may include non-native speakers, dislocated workers, underemployed workers and non-traditional students. Each

participant will be assessed to determine their entry skill level and to provide appropriate skill development to prepare them for a successful transition to college and into workforce readiness programs. · Tier 2 is designed to take participants with entry level skills or those who have achieved the training in Tier 1 into certificate programs to prepare them for the workplace. This could include training in welding, truck driving, basic office skills or other options.

Students in the second tier will complete the National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) process and begin internships or participate in cooperative work experiences. The goal is to introduce participants to potential employers early and to help them develop a relationship leading to employment. · Tier 3 is for students to study in a credit-based program related to a high-demand, skilled work area, such as tool and die, welding, automotive technology or other similar programs, coupled with training in LEAN Manufacturing principles. In this phase, the program works closely with business partners, as the instructors will not train the students unless

Don’t Touch That Wire! Money Transfer Scams

By Attorney General Tom Miller The stories are countless and convincing, but they all have something in common: a stranger or caller you think you know wants you to wire money through money transfer companies such as Western Union or MoneyGram.

These stories often end the same way: you lost the money you wired.

Wiring money can be like leaving an envelope of cash on a table. Once you send money and a stranger picks it up, you can’t get it back. Recipients can almost always pick up the cash at multiple locations in foreign countries, making it very difficult—if not impossible—to trace.

Never wire money to someone you don’t know or haven’t met in person—even if you think you know the person who called you with a convincing story—even if it sounds like a personal emergency.

Never agree to wiring money after depositing a check.

Common Wire Transfer Scams • Work at Home Scams: The ad says you can be your own boss as a “secret shopper” who evaluates a money transfer company’s customer service. Someone sends you a cashier’s check. You’re supposed to cash it, wire a lesser amount, and keep some for yourself for your time and efforts. Although the check appears to be legitimate, days later you find out it isn’t—and your bank holds you responsible for the lost funds.

• Lottery & Sweepstakes Scams: Someone contacts you by phone, through the mail, or via the Internet, and claims that you’ve won a lottery or contest. You’re supposed to deposit a check and pay a processing fee or taxes through a wire transfer.

Again, the check may appear legitimate—but you’ll soon find out it isn’t and you’re on the hook with your bank for the lost money.

“Grandparent” Scams: A • frantic caller—who tries to convince you they’re a relative, government official, or even a defense lawyer— says there’s been an accident, incident or misunderstanding that

landed your loved one in jail, the hospital or some other sort of jam.

They tell you they need you to wire money immediately. No matter how bad it sounds, take time to verify the story. Ask personal questions that only your loved one would know. Try to contact other family members, a close friend, or even law enforcement to help you gather the facts.

• Overpayment Scams: Someone responds to an ad you placed, writes a check for more than you asked for, and asks for you to wire the difference (or they may say they have reconsidered and want you to deposit their check and wire a refund). The check will bounce and you will be out the money.

• Rental Scams: You respond to an ad that advertises a place to rent for a very low price. The “landlord” claims they are out of the country on business or missionary work. You wire them the first and last month’s

rent. They’re gone, your money is gone, and so, too, is the place you wanted to rent (which wasn’t theirs to rent to begin with). You should only deal with local landlords, be suspicious of below-market rental rates, and don’t wire money.

If you wired money and fear or know you’ve been scammed, contact the wire transfer company immediately to report it. You can report suspected fraud to Western Union’s fraud hotline at 1-800448-1492, or MoneyGram at 1-800-MONEYGRAM (1-800666-3947). Unfortunately, it may be too late to stop or reverse the money transfer, but make every effort. You should also file a police report, and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.FTC.gov. You can also file a complaint with the Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division. Our contact information is below.

there are assurances of jobs available. This part of the plan incorporates private, federal and state funds. Iowa Business Growth is providing the seed money to get this launched.

Daniel T. Robeson, President of IBG said, “IBG’s mission is to help stimulate the economy in Iowa through our lending activities.

Our goal is to provide Iowans with increased employment opportunities through the projects we help finance.

Our partnership with NIACC is a departure from our normal approach of helping businesses create jobs to a position where we are helping individuals improve their employment potential for current jobs. This is just another approach for IBG to achieve our mission to improve the quality of life in Iowa through a strong economy”.

NIACC Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Lyn Brodersen said, “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with IBG to address the challenges being faced by our North Iowa businesses.

We are grateful for their confidence in NIACC and will work together to address the worker shortages through their financial support and expertise. We are confident of this program’s success.”

5th and 6th grade pop football

The City of Clarion Recreation Department is sponsoring a fifth and sixth grade boys and girls pop football program.

Team rosters and schedules will be handed out to each player in the school system in August. The equipment will be handed out at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, as the Multi-purpose room of the High School. All games are played on a low-key basis, with sportsmanship and fun being stressed.

For questions or further information, contact Tom Simmons at 515-5322482.

Golf winners

Pictured are the winners of two golf tournaments held at the Clarmond Country Club course on Tuesday, August 6. Carolyn Bowman (left) won the Clarmond Ladies Tournament, while Carol Townsend took top honors in the Ladies Over 50 Tournament held the same day.

Palmer takes point title at Britt The season is winding down quickly, or has already ended, at the area racetracks. With season championships near, the point battles are heating up as drivers try to better their position.

Last Friday night at Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Chad Palmer of Renwick started on the pole in the stock car feature and finished third. That was enough to take the point title in the class. Belmond’s Heath Tulp started alongside him in the front row, taking fourth to finish second in points. Craig Berhow of Belmond was eighth and will pick up the trophy for ninth place in points. Kevin Schmauss of Eagle Grove finished 10th in the hobby stock feature to secure seventh place in the final points.

In racing action in Marshalltown Friday night, Andy Hennigar took third place and Tim Hennigar sixth place in the mod lite feature. Andy

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Christopher Columbus found corn from Chile to Canada and all through America. It was eaten as a vegetable, as well as being used as a grain in seasoned cornmeal.

Today some of the largest producers of corn are the United States as well as China, Mexico, Brazil, and the Russian Federation.

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still leads the points for the class.

Last Saturday night at the Algona Speedway, Palmer took third and Schmauss fourth in their respective classes. With season championships on August 31, Palmer sits in second place in points, and still has a chance for the title as he is only 22 points behind the leader. Schmauss is 17th in hobby points.

Last Sunday night at I-35 Speedway in Mason City, the stock car main saw Tulp take second in his #50 machine. Following him were John Campbell of Belmond in #7J and Jared Dirks of Rowan in #37. Season championships are set for September 1, and the points are really tight in the stocks. With 40 points available for the feature win, the top six drivers all have a chance as they are all within 24 points of the lead. Tulp is among them, holding down second place and sitting just three points from first place.

sodium. Did you also know that an average-sized ear only contains about 85 calories? So next time they pass the plate, take two!

Corn can be prepared in many different ways such as boiled, grilled, or even in the microwave.

Remember, don’t overcook your corn when boiling it. It really only needs just a hard boil for four or five minutes.

The corn we have been receiving at the store is still coming mostly from Missouri. We have gotten a few shipments from Jake’s Sweet Corn out of Thompson, Iowa. Because of the weather this year, he was only able to plant about 60 percent of his normal crop, so availability will be in short supply, sometimes with weeks in between deliveries.

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Dows Area News

Looking Back Near record at Dows School September 1, 1955

By Rob Ahrens Nine buses required for Fifth Grade 43 transportation; school lunch Sixth Grade 45 program in full swing; 54 enroll in Seventh Grade 51 kindergarten dept.

Eighth Grade 28 Dows Community School opened Ninth Grade 35 its second year under reorganization Tenth Grade 35 Tuesday with a near record Eleventh Grade 40 enrollment of 530 reported, 2 less Twelfth Grade 25 than last year’s record enrollment of Nine buses are required to haul the 532, which was an all-time high.

364 pupils transported to and from While the actual count was 530 school. Bus drivers are Derwood Tuesday, there will be additional Jury, Ernest Barz, Chas. Snyder, pupils enrolled as more children Gilbert Muhlenbruch, Glenn Knox, return from vacations and the state Arlyn Erickson, Leonard Jacobson fair as well as from a few more and T.K. Skrovig with Dave Watt as families expected to move into the mechanic. district within the next few weeks.

Some minor difficulties are being Heaviest enrollment, as expected, experienced in working out an was in kindergarten with 54 pupils, efficient bus schedule south on the followed by 51 in grade seven and routes, where work of resurfacing 48 in grade one. the county road has closed the Of the total enrollment, 316 regular route of travel. are in the elementary department, The school lunch department kindergarten through grade six, 16 reported serving 411 noon meals less than last year. There are 79 on opening day. The lunch room pupils in the Junior High division, personnel is comprised of Edna grades 7 and 8, an increase of 11 over Echelberger, Lydia Frye, Evelyn last year’s 68: and an increase of 3 in Oleson, Maude Sorenson, Ada the Senior High department over last Rhodes and Flossie Drury. year’s 132, bringing the enrollment Rob is compiling a look back to 135 in that division this year. at interesting happenings from Enrollment by classes is as old issues of the Dows Advocate follows: on a weekly basis. If you have any Kindergarten 54 ideas of the timing of interesting First Grade 48 occurrences from years past that you Second grade 42 would like to read about, contact Third Grade 45 Rob at robahrens@hotmail.com Fourth Grade 39

Happy 90th Birthday

An open house celebration in honor of Charlotte Meyer’s 90th birthday, Saturday, Aug. 31, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Wellsburg Memorial Building, 501 N. Adams, Wellsburg. Everyone is invited to join her family and friends as they celebrate Charlotte’s birthday.

Happy 85th Birthday

Opal DeNio will be celebrating her 85th birthday on August 23, 2013. Her family would like to honor her with a card shower. Cards may be sent to 2764 Sycamore Avenue, Dows, IA 50071.

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By Karen Weld ** While it is a few weeks before the ‘3-county garage sales’ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to register: “The Highway 3 Corridor Yard Sale is coming on Friday, September. 6 and Saturday, September 7. If you want to be part of this sale and live in Wright County, contact your local Chamber to register. For those with a Clarion address, go to www.clarioniowa. com to fill out a registration form online, or pick up a copy at First Citizens National Bank, First State Bank, Security Savings Bank, and Wells Fargo or City Hall. There is no registration fee to have a your yard sale on the three-county map.

The deadline to register is August 23.

Earn some extra cash and de-clutter your house at the same time. Keep up to date with Highway 3 Corridor Yard Sale by liking their Facebook page and visit their website www. highway3corridoryardsale.com.

If you have any questions call 515-5322256 or email us at clarionchamber@ gmail.com.” ** Last weekend to take the opportunity to see Iowa River Players and its classic comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You”, being presented on BROADWAY in ROWAN by Iowa River Players. (We saw it on Friday;

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it’s funny.) Clarion cast members: Dr. Ahrendsen, Jamiin Braadland, Zach Reed, Eveie & Michael Townsend, Pam Townsend; all 17 cast members did a nice job. Dates left: Friday and Saturday, August 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, August 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 (all students half-price.) and are available at the box office one hour before each show.’ ** Clarion’s Markets in the Park continue each Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. in Gazebo Park. The produce and the baked items are overflowing, so join the search for tasty morsels.... ** Message from Clarion’s City Hall: “Due to school beginning on August 20th and staff involved in sports, the Clarion Aquatic Center will only be open the following dates after August 18th: Saturday, August 24th & Sunday, August 25th; Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st Thank you for understanding the difficulty in staffing after school activities begin.” ** Join Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds at a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, August 27 Clarion Public Library at 10 - 11 am. ** A valuable information meeting for farmer/ag business people “Fall Crops Concerns Meeting”, Friday, September 6 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Heartland Museum in Clarion. For more information, please call ISU Wright County Extension & Outreach - 1-515-532-3453.

Many known ISU presenters with such topics as: review 2013 seasonal weather at the research farm; strategies/considerations for handling, drying, storing wetter grain; market trends of 2013; future price predictions; expectations of crop maturity; establishing cover crops; when/where to apply fall anhydrous ammonia. ** Clarion Chamber & Development Golf Outing will be held Friday, September 6th with an 11 a.m. shot gun start. More complete information can be found on the website www. clarioniowa.com . ** Don’t forget to vote at the school election on Tuesday, September 10. Two important issues: ClarionGoldfield & Dows School District Reorganization and selecting School Board Members. ** Looking ahead, from Iowa’s Governor’s office: Once again Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative is sponsoring a ‘1K Walk’ on Wednesday, October 9. In the ‘talk the walk’ portion, every person who successfully recruits a new

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The annual Morgan Township Picnic will be at the Shelter Park on Labor Day, September 2, at noon.

All residents of Morgan Township, former residents, or anyone wishing to visit with some Morganites are invited.

We will have Wholly Smoke’s pork sandwiches, so bring a side dish and your table service. Drinks will be furnished. Bring a lawn chair and visit awhile.

Join your friends and enjoy old memories.

For more information, call Delores at 515-852-3531.

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August 22, 2013 The Wright County Monitor • Page 13

Dows area news

Popejoy Day 2013

Dows Community CalenDar Wednesday, Aug. 21 • Farmers Market at the Shel ter Park, beginning at 5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 16 • Senior Dinner at Senior Cen ter at noon. Call for reserva- tions.

Wednesday, Aug. 28 • Farmers Market at the Shelter Park, beginning at 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30 • 9th grade football at Hum- boldt, 5 p.m.

• Football at Humboldt, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31 • Volleyball at Clarion, 9 a.m.

Monday, Sep. 2 • Labor Day. No school.

• Morgan township picnic at the Shelter in the city park at noon.

Tuesday, Sep. 3 • Dows City Council to meet at City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Cross country at Webster City, 5 p.m.

• JV football at Clarion, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sep. 4 • Farmers Market at the Shel- ter Park, beginning at 5 p.m.

Jordyn Muhlenbruch and Hannah Wharton had their hands full picking up all the candy being thrown during the parade.

lions Club shrimp-Fest

The Dows Lions annual ShrimpFest will be held on Saturday, Sep. 7 from 5:30- 8 p.m. at the Dows Community Convention Center.

The Lions will have shrimp served in several different styles, and if you don’t care for shrimp, they have chicken, along with several side dishes.

Or a smoked pork chop may be ordered early, when you purchase your ticket from any Lions member.

This year for an additional $10, you can purchase a bottomless wine glass. All the wine you care to drink with your meal, and take the glass home with you.

Tickets are $15 purchased in advance from any Lions member, and $18 at the door. Kids 8 and under are

Dows' firetruck made their way through the Popejoy parade route.

only $7.

A cash bar will be available.

senior Dinner august 26

Join the Dows Senior Citizens when they meet at noon at the Dows Senior Center on Monday, Aug. 26. Their menu will be roast beef, mashed potatoes, peas, sliced tomatoes, assorted salads and dessert.

If you don’t get a call and want to come, call Pat at 852-3557, Deloris at 4229, or Jan at 4491. There will also be a Blood Pressure and Foot Clinic and partial assessments held from 11 a.m. - noon for $10. Please bring your own clippers and files.

Don Ziesman was one of several who rode the parade on their vintage tractors.

Darwyne Muhlenbruch's car, driven by Scott Muhlenbruch threw out candy during the Popejoy Day parade last Saturday.

From the Korner

By Marillyn Korth Another nice week in the country! I am saying this very quietly, as we do need some rain. I want to be careful as we might get too much. I seem to think I am in charge of the weather. Ha! I got a perm this week and a haircut at my favorite hairdresser, Kim’s.

We had a good visit and she made me beautiful. At least my head looks good.

When I get the paper, I always read what I have written. Now isn’t that vain? It is really to see what I have done because I forget. I have forgotten most of my week, so I will start with the weekend.

Friday evening Norma, her sister Shirley, and I went to Iowa Falls to see a return performance of the play, ‘Bingo’ The Pastime Players did it in the spring when I was in Des Moines and I missed it. So I was delighted

morgan Picnic on september 2 at City Park

The annual Morgan Township Picnic will be at the Shelter Park on Labor Day, September 2, at noon.

All residents of Morgan Township, former residents, or anyone wishing to visit with some Morganites are invited.

Join your friends and enjoy old memories.

This year Rob Dietz of Wholly Smoke, is furnishing pork for sandwiches, so bring a side dish and your own table service. Drinks will be furnished. Bring a lawn chair and visit awhile.

For more information, call Delores at 515-852-3531

to see it now. As usual, it was delightful. Two of my favorite friends were in it and they were “Lucille Ball” kind of funny. Jan Mulford from Bradford was great and she sings beautifully. She and I sang in a gospel quartet many years ago. Barb Ziesman was born funny and she didn’t disappoint us. I’m still laughing at her slow motion bingo calling.

What a fun evening.

Saturday, I was invited to Denise Korth’s beautiful home for lunch.

She had relatives visiting and she asked some of us to come in and visit. Jim and Wendy Watt came for the weekend from Milford. Jim is Irene Korth Watt’s son. Those present were Patty Jo Spotts and Mabel Ackerman, Torie, Steph and Chase Korth, Jean Ritter, John Sandvig, Jim and Wendy and their hostess Denise. Mabel is Bob Watt’s sister.

Bob is Jim’s dad. Do you have that straight? Ha. We had some scintillating conversation and solved some of the world’s problems. I think we caused a few also. I got some groceries and came home. A good day of thinking about relatives and renewing relationships. “Hi, Bob”!

Once again we have sad news in our area. Jackie Dishman Reyna died and was buried Saturday. She leaves her husband Mike and children and grandchildren. We extend our deepest sympathies to all of them and her mom Joan and sisters. She was much too young, but we are not in charge of these things. We are surely thankful that her suffering is over and she rests in a beautiful place.

Norma and her sisters had company this week. Their cousin, Henning, came from Denmark for a family reunion. The girls try to find things

to do to entertain him. Shirley decided to bring him to Dows. They visited the Depot, Blacksmith Shop and Crème. He was so pleased with the blacksmith shop. Dick Jackson showed him around and answered his questions. Then he and Shirley got to the table with all the ladies at the Crème. He visited with Lucille Anderson and was excited to hear that she knew about Denmark. He told Shirley that was a highlight of his trip. Especially the ladies at the table who made him feel welcome.

Good job girls!

I am writing this before church.

Our minister Judy’s, grandchildren will be baptized today. Tom and I will sing, “Jesus Loves Me”. Boy, is that true. I have had time this morning to think of all my blessings. Two of them live across the road. They bring my mail to me every day.

What a blessing. I saw Delores B. go around the corner early. She was going to Bradford and Lee Center to play for their churches as they have no one to play for them. She blesses their services. I just got home from the Rowan play, “You can’t take it with you.” I took Norma for her birthday, which was the 17th. It was a large cast of amazing actors. And the play itself was a good message.

You have another week to see it. We have lots of culture in our area, so we need to take advantage of it.

I found some sayings, and will share one with you.

“Some people lack the ability to laugh at themselves. That’s where I come in.”

Till next time. MK

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New Local Food Developments in North Iowa As local produce moves into its “high” season and farmers markets go strong, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa announces a number of new local food developments. From a new website to a Local Food Sweepstakes on Facebook to the 2013 Buy Fresh, Buy Local Food Guides and a new series of on-farm events, there’s a lot going on for local food in North Iowa.

Thanks to support from CL Tel of Clear Lake, the new Healthy Harvest of North Iowa website at www.northiowafood.org is now available to make finding local food even easier. The website features a dynamic, searchable database of local producers, farmers markets, and food businesses that have a practice of buying from local producers. There are also a number of resources for consumers and producers. The Fresh on the Farm events, described in this article, are also featured on the events calendar on the website.

“We are pleased to see all of this fresh activity in support of local food and especially glad to help Healthy Harvest of North Iowa provide dynamic, up to date information to North Iowans with their new website,” said CL Tel President Jan Lovell. “Consumers are eager to buy locally to support the North Iowa economy and parents are wanting fresh, local food for their families.

Providing that “fresh” information online through this website meets all of those needs and has a positive impact on our entire region.”

Three other important new developments are increasing visibility of and access to local food.

A new North Iowa Local Food Sweepstakes contest is taking place over the Healthy Harvest of North Iowa facebook page. Visit the page and sign up for a fall drawing of a free Gift Basket of top quality local food products just by Liking the page!

The colorful and convenient 2013 Buy Fresh, Buy Local North Iowa Food Guide is available in a print form. Copies have been distributed to County Extension offices, farmers markets, Chambers of Commerce offices, libraries, and through some county fairs. These guides feature local producers by product as well as restaurants, grocers and cooperatives who are buying locally grown food.

Farmers markets across North Iowa are featured with their schedule and locations as well.

And finally, a new series of onfarm events is scheduled for this September. Fresh on the Farm, as the series is called, is free and open to the public. There are three Fresh on the Farm events scheduled. The first event will take place in Mitchell and Floyd County on Sept. 7, 2-6 p.m.

Hosting will be Steve’s Sweet Corn, Sugar Creek Farm and Big River Meat Company. On Sept. 15, 2-6 p.m. C’s 270th St. Garden, Boone River Bison and the new Boone River Grill will all host stops in the Eagle Grove area. In addition, on Sept. 22, Carlson Tree Farm, Koenig’s Acres and Enchanted Acres LLC will host stops in Franklin County. Full details can be found on the Healthy Harvest of North Iowa website. Fresh on the Farm provides the public an opportunity to visit the local farms, learn about their operations, sample

and buy their product.

New sponsors stepping up to support local food in North Iowa include Ag Ventures Alliance, CL Tel, POET Biorefining of Hanlontown, the following county boards of Supervisor: Floyd,

Franklin, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth, Wright, Albert Lea Seed, CUS Bank of Osage, the following County Extension Councils: Cerro Gordo, Mitchell, Floyd, Franklin, and Wright, and Wright County Farm Bureau.

“We are extremely pleased to have fresh support to go along with all these farm fresh activities. This continues to demonstrate how our community partners value the vital role of local food production in our region”, remarked Jan Libbey,

Coordinator of Healthy Harvest of North Iowa.

Contact Libbey at libbey.jan@ gmail.com or 5151/851-1690 for more information to get involved in any of these activities.

CL Tel President Jan Lovell and CL Tel employees gather outside the Clear Lake office loaded with local products to demonstrate their support for local food in North Iowa.

Countdown Underway for Clarion’s Fall Coin Show Plans for the Sept. 14 Clarion Fall Coin Show will be reviewed at the coin club meeting at the Clarion Pizza Ranch on Thursday, Aug. 22.

The meeting will start at 6 p.m. with viewing of the 85 items for the August auction. The auction will start at 7 p.m.

The Clarion Coin Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. Each meeting features an

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County Photo by Kim Demory Genealogical Searchers to meet Saturday

The Wright County Genealogical Searchers will hold the August meeting on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Clarion Public Library in the Genealogy Room. The program will be “the courthouse” presented by Pamela Swartz.

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The Clarion Fall Coin Show will be Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the commons of the Clarion-Goldfield High School.

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