September 19 2013

The Wright County

Monitor

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

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Hwy. 3 Corridor Project wants to paint your home, clean your yard By: Clae Goater

The Highway 3 corridor project will be painting this house on Central Avenue free of charge.

Earlier this year, the Highway 3 Corridor Project was awarded 15 gallons of paint through a grant from the Keep Iowa Beautiful Foundation, to be used to paint residential houses along Hwy. 3. So far, the Project hasn’t found many interested homeowners.

“We had around 15 people out of 85 respond to the survey. After we followed up with them, we really only had two that were interested in accepting help,” said Shannon Walker, with the Highway 3 Corridor Project. “We are going to be using a house on Central Avenue as a model home in order to attract more people in the community to the project.”

Hoping to increase the response rate, the Project has opened the offer up to anyone in town. If you have a residential building that you want painted in Clarion, the Project can help you get it done free of charge.

The type and color of paint is left up to the individual homeowner.

“This would be open to anyone who could not afford labor and materials or who is not physically able to accomplish certain tasks needed to maintain their property.

Also, if a person had the money, but not the time, they could pay for the materials,” said Walker. “The work would be done by volunteer organizations, for example The

Mary’s and Martha’s, CGMS Peer Helpers, and any other groups looking for service projects. “ So far, the Project only has one house to paint, and they need to use all 15 gallons before the offer is revoked on December 31. If the Project can’t use all the paint by that deadline, they will likely find themselves at the bottom of the grant list if they chose to reapply for the grant.

In addition to the paint grant, the Project is also looking for clean-up projects for next month’s Make a Difference Day. “We’re looking for properties where we can do minor landscaping, weeding, pick up tree limbs, things like that,” said Walker.

The Project is also looking for funds and materials for these projects.

“If anyone has paint rollers that they’re not using, or shovels, or pruners, we’d be glad to use them,” Walker said.

If you are interested in having your property cleaned up, having your home painted, or volunteering to help out, feel free to contact any one of the following people: Barb Mussman – 532-3743, Shannon Walker - 851-8487, Peggy O’Neill - 532-3639, Duane Asbe – 532-9073.

from both the Clarion-Goldfield and Dows school districts.

“It’s something that both boards and myself, we’ve been looking at this for a long time. As we were discussing plans for the future … we needed to answer the question of ‘When is small too small?’ As long as we can provide a quality education program and afford it, we’re not too small,” Olson said. “That’s where things changed. Now, small’s too small, not because we can’t provide a quality education program, but because we can’t afford it on our own. We’ve been sharing for 9 years now, and we just thought it was a natural next step. “

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Goldfield, EG fire departments receive rescue tubes By: Clae Goater The Goldfield and Eagle Grove Fire Departments recently received grain rescue tubes through the Gold-Eagle Cooperative. GoldEagle donated the tubes to fire departments in towns where they have an office.

The tubes are designed to help rescue people who have been trapped in grain bins. The tubes are metal cylinders, broken into different interlocking panels.

When a person is trapped in a grain bin, rescue personnel can build the tube around them to separate them from the bulk of the grain.

“After you get it built around them, you give them a bucket so they can start digging the corn out. Or you can use an auger to get some of the corn out,” said Goldfield Fire Chief Jeff Slaikeu.

“Once you get it up so far, there are handholds that you can actually start pulling yourself up with. “ Grain bin accidents have been a serious problem for rural communities for years. The forces involved are staggering.

“At any of the elevators anymore, they have to be tethered or on a harness. But that doesn’t stop them from getting sucked in,” Slaikeu said. “I don’t know the exact figures, but if you go in (chest deep) they will pull your arms out of your sockets if they pull you out of there.”

Slaikeu has been with the Goldfield Fire Department for 30 years, and he can only remember responding to two grain bin accidents. Both were fatalities.

Slaikeu said that the new grain

rescue tube is a vast improvement over the equipment they were working with in the past.

“The second time … we were trying to get sheets of plywood in there to basically do what (the rescue tube) does, to block the corn.

They don’t lock together, so as you try to make this circle, it’s leaking in between them,” Slaikeu said.

“Plywood is 4x8, and most of the access tubes to these bins are pretty small. You had to rip it down to 32inch sections.”

The fire department received the equipment about two months ago.

Slaikeu wasn’t sure how much the equipment cost, but he estimated it was between $2,200 and $2,400.

“On these small departments, budget’s a big thing. $2,400 is a pretty good chunk of my budget.

It really helped, and I just hope we never have to use it. It’s here if we need it,” Slaikeu said. “It was nice of Gold-Eagle to donate it to us and all the departments. They made a pretty substantial purchase here. “ On Sept. 1, the Goldfield Fire Department received free training on how to use the rescue tube through the state. Slaikeu says that around eight volunteer firemen were trained to use the tube.

“I don’t think people realize how much time volunteer firemen put in.

We gave up pretty much a whole Sunday afternoon. It was for a good cause,” Slaikeu said. “There’s more and more training required every year. It’s hard to get guys to give up that much time. So hats off to anyone on the fire department.“

Goldfield Fire Chief Jeff Slaikeu inside the department's new grain bin rescue tube

Wright County Supervisors approve $6,000 for Goldfield Dam Project By: Clae Goater The Wright County Board of Supervisors voted to give the Goldfield Dam Project $6,000 in cash to install a rock arch rapids in Goldfield’s River Park.

“In the past, on projects for towns, I think we’ve supported every town in the county except Goldfield,” Watne said. “This will

be an opportunity for us to show our support and hopefully get the project funded by grants … I think this kind of matches up with what we did in the other towns. I hope we get the same type of response we got for supporting the livestock building out at the fair. I hope everybody knows this is for the whole county.”

School merger passes in landslide By: Clae Goater

The public measure to consolidate the Clarion-Goldfield and Dows school districts passed 505-7 following a vote last Tuesday at the polls in Clarion-Goldfield.

Timothy Nagel was elected as an atlarge board member with 484 votes.

Beth Jackson and Elizabeth Severson both won District One seats, with 415 and 405 votes respectively.

None of these seats were contested.

A few weeks ago, superintendant Robert Olson was concerned about voter apathy. Needless to say, he was impressed with the turnout for the election.

“If you look at the history of how many participate in voting in the Clarion-Goldfield district, (the turnout for this vote was) more than we’re usually seeing for a school board election,” Olson said. “We were pleased to see a larger number there. The vote is indicative of two school districts who are very supportive of education.”

Ultimately, 96 percent of voters in Clarion-Goldfield voted “yes” on the measure, and 86 percent in Dows.

“Those are strong, strong numbers,” Olson said. “You usually don’t see that in an election like this.”

Clarion’s last reorganization with Goldfield passed with 99 percent approval in Clarion and 89 percent in Goldfield. Olson said that the Dows merger may have been a harder decision for voters than the Goldfield merger, because Goldfield was not losing an elementary school in the process.

“It’s a tough decision to make, when you’re not going to see your school used any more. It’s a sad thing to see,” Olson said. “(The people I’ve talked to) see it’s inevitable, but they still hate to see it go.”

Olson said the vote is a culmination of a lot of hard work

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In preparation for the consolidation in the 2014-2015 school year, a new transition school board will be put into place alongside the Dows and Clarion-Goldfield boards.

“Essentially, that’s going to be the board that’s going to be doing the planning for next school year,” Olson said.

The transition board is going to face a lot of decisions in the coming year.

“A lot of things have been decided. We’re still the Cowboys/ Cowgirls. We’re still red and black. There are many, many other decisions to be made before we’re

ready for the new school year,” Olson said. “What scoreboards will we have to change to say ClarionGoldfield-Dows? What signage will we have to change at the schools?

When do we repaint the school buses to say Clarion-Goldfield-Dows?”

Overall, Olson is happy about how the vote turned out.

“I feel just as happy about the reorganization election this time as I did in 93, where you have two very good school districts coming together to be one very good school district,” Olson said. “This is going to be a good thing for our students in all the communities.”

Ribbon Cutting for New Home Business

“I think a donation would be awesome for it. It sounds like it’s going to be a pretty good deal,” said Supervisor Rick Rasmussen.

“I think it’s a good step to maybe get (the Boone River) named as a waterway,” said Supervisor Karl Helgevold.

The City of Goldfield has a trust fund set up for the dam project. If for whatever reason the dam project is not completed, the donated monies will be used for other improvements to the park. The board agreed to donate the money, with the stipulation that the money must be used on the dam project.

“I’d rather keep it and say it’s strictly for the dam,” Rasmussen said.

Clarion Chamber and Development and Member Services, formerly known as Clarion Ambassadors, helped with a ribbon cutting Monday, Sept.

16, at the Depot to welcome a new home based business co-owned by Shannon Schroeder and Lydia Schroeder to town. The mother-daughter team are the new saleswomen for mialisia, a jewelry business. They are planning to host a couple of events a month in their home and invited everyone to stop in at check out this brand new line of jewelry. To contact Shannon or Lydia visit their website at S-Lschroeder.mialisia.com. Holding the ribbon for the ceremony were (left to right): Lydia, Shannon, and Becky Elliott.

“I think we can say that if the money’s not for the actual dam, we want it back,” said Helgevold.

In other county news: -Linda Klehm announced that she’ll be retiring from her position as administrator of the Wright County Health Department. Tiffany Mericle has been hired as her replacement.

-The board voted to name a culde-sac off Sandy Beach Road. The cul-de-sac was built in 1977, but had never received an official name. The board approved naming the cul-desac Sandy Beach Circle.

-Watne said that the county has received several complaints about Highway 17. Apparently, water has been pooling in the middle of the road. Watne said that Highway 17 is a state highway, so the county doesn’t have control over it. However, he said that he would call the DOT to let them know that Wright County residents have been complaining.

-Brad Leckrone, county social services director, came before the council to ask permission to hire a new case manager. The county approved.

-Rasmussen noted that almost half of the county’s substance abuse budget has been used already this year. Leckrone said that the new magistrate judge is increasing the number of substance abuse commitments the county deals with.

“We used to have one or two a year. Now, we’re seeing one or two a month,” Leckrone said. “So our budget will change.”

Rasmussen asked if the increased number of commitments is a beneficial change or a negative one.

“It’s a matter of opinion as to whether it’s needed or not,” Leckrone said. “Substance abuse is really tough, because if they’re not asking for help, the likelihood of making them go to a treatment facility and having it do any good is pretty slim. “

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Clarion-Goldfield looks to build safe rooms By: Clae Goater

The Clarion-Goldfield school district is looking into getting safe rooms built near the high school building and the middle/ elementary school building. The proposed safe room would give people a safe place to stay during severe weather.

“Typically when you develop a safe room, it’s for storms. It could withstand wind speeds in excess of 200 mph,” Olson said.

“It’s becoming more and more popular, and school districts are doing more and more things that are innovative (with safe rooms).”

Currently, both the county and city have approved amendments to their hazard mitigation plans to allow Clarion-Goldfield to build safe rooms. To move forward with the project, FEMA will have to approve that amendment. The district will then have to determine if the FEMA amendment allows for two safe rooms or not, and work out the funding details.

FEMA funding should cover up to $1 million of the project costs, per site. Then, the project will go through the district’s architect, who will determine an estimated cost.

The district will then determine how much of the funding will come from local, state, and federal funding. Then the district will try to determine how to raise local funds.

If it turns out that the district needs to raise additional funds through tax increases, the district will meet with the public to discuss the issue.

“The board is supportive.

The next step would be … we’ve been talking to an architect about this already and putting together preliminary plans. We need to get to the point where we can start getting cost estimates,” Olson said.

The district has plans drawn up for two safe rooms, but Olson says that getting a safe room for the elementary and middle schools is the higher priority of the two.

“It would be a great opportunity for us to have a place where, if a tornado were to come, we could move into that room and house all of the students and staff and be safe,” Olson said.

Olson said that there have been times in the past where a safe room would have come in very handy.

“Just this past year, we had a severe storm coming through when we had baseball/softball going on outside. Where do they go?” Olson said. “They did come into the school, where it’s safer, but it certainly isn’t a safe room.”

The safe room could also be used to house people who are forced out of their homes temporarily.

“There are times when people are displaced from their homes.

It might be because of loss of electricity, or it might be from flooding. There are a number of (times) where folks just need a safe place to be,” Olson said. “One

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of the ideas that we thought about would be connecting the safe room to the multipurpose room, and have it in close proximity to our kitchen.

Then we’d have a generator, so if the electricity is out, we could still have meals prepared for anyone who is there. “ Building a safe room would also provide the school district with another facility to use. Olson said the district was considering using the proposed safe house as an auditorium, an indoor hitting facility, or an auxiliary gymnasium.

Building a combination safe room and auditorium would give students a new high-tech facility to put on performances and plays.

“The theater, it would be an awesome opportunity to have a theater. We’d love to have it be large enough where it could maybe even attract some regionally- or nationally-recognized talent,” Olson said. “There are things we could do culturally that would be an excellent addition to the community and the school. “ Having a combination safe room and gymnasium would help with scheduling for various sports activities. Instead of having the boys and girls teams alternate between early and late practices, the district would be able to let them practice at the same time. Also, having an auxiliary gymnasium would allow the school to start quad meets later.

“Instead of having quads, where you start the first game of the quads at 3:45, you could have both JV games going on at the same time and in close proximity to each other. They could start at 4:30 when it’s a little easier for parents to get there,” Olson said.

Because the plans are still in their early stages, Olson couldn’t put a price on the project. At this point, it depends largely on what type of safe room facility the school wants to build.

“A gymnasium is a lot less expensive to build than an auditorium. A hitting center is a lot less expensive to build than a gymnasium. A 650-seat auditorium, without any help, could easily go for $3 million,” Olson said.

Besides a possible FEMA grant, Olson is already considering other sources of funding.

“On the lesser expensive options, it might not necessarily be a bond issue. It might be extending the PPEL to $1.34,” Olson said.

“Before we would do anything like that, we would need a project that both communities could stand behind.”

While the project is long ways from completion, Olson hopes that it is able to move forward.

“I’m just hopeful that eventually the county and the city, and eventually FEMA, see this as a good plan. You don’t want to see what happened down in Oklahoma happen anywhere,” Olson said.

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School board discusses a/c at elementary and middle schools By: Clae Goater

At its meeting on Sept. 9, the school board discussed options for cooling the middle and elementary schools.

The discussion was prompted by interest in the community to conduct a fundraiser to install air conditioners in the classrooms. Superintendent Robert Olson presented information concerning one option proposed by a community member. The offer was turned down due to the timing of the offer and the inability of the district to install air conditioners before the cooling season is over, while still meeting fire marshal regulations, satisfying bidding requirements, and exploring all options. Olson said that he would continue to study the board’s options for cooling the schools and submit a report in sufficient time to decide if it is feasible to install a cooling system before the next cooling season.

At the same meeting: -The board approved letting the vocational agriculture class to go

to the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kent. It also approved sending the high school band to the band clinic and parade in Orlando, Fla. -The board accepted a resignation from cheer sponsor Theresa Lee. - The board approved hiring Jan Dahlke as a technology specialist and Linda Worley as a nutrition program worker.

-The board reviewed policies and revised one policy to comply with state regulations.

- The board approved an application to the school budget review committee for modified allowable growth to address special education deficit, open enrollment, transportation to court appointed programs, and advanced enrollment.

- The board approved a disc golf course project and a LIFE Project associated with the course, pending approval by Dr. Olson and Jon Bakker.

Supervisors combine DD 126 and DD 57

The board of supervisors, acting as Drainage District Trustees, held a public hearing on joining DD 126 and DD 57. Two years ago, the county replaced a broken tile in DD 126 with an open ditch. Originally, the cost of the improvement was only billed to property owners in DD 126. While working on DD 126, they discovered that DD 57 was draining into that outlet.

“We found that 57 uses it, then we had to request that landowners in 57 help bear the cost of that improvement,” Supervisor Stan Watne said. “That was part of our effort to solve this watershed … The landowners all contributed, and we appreciate that good support. “ After receiving money from property owners on DD 57, property owners on DD 126 received a partial refund on the money they paid for improvement.

Donald Kraft, a landowner on DD 126, came before the board to express his grievances. He believed that, even after the refund, landowners on DD 126 still had to cover too much of the cost of the improvement.

“I think this is unjust. 2,000 acres drain down through that district, and 350 acres pay for over half of it,” Kraft said. “Do you think 350 acres should pay for that whole damage on that outlet?”

“There’s a commission of three people, which includes and (an) engineer … and their job is to look at the improvement that is made. Parcel by parcel by parcel they are supposed to examine it using different factors,” said Dave Johnson, drainage attorney. “They use a lot of factors to consider who should bear what portion of that cost.

They do their job the best they can.”

“We have a (classification) now

that is fair to all of the landowners within the entire area, not just of 126,” said Deb Lukes, drainage clerk. “The landowners … in DD57, they were very kind to pay an invoice, because legally they were not bound to do so. They did, therefore I took those funds and issued reimbursements to landowners in DD 126 … that’s more than I have to do legally.”

Kraft also asked why the tile had been allowed to deteriorate so badly before repairs were made. Watne said he did not know. Kraft also said that the work was overpriced. Watne said that the county was working from the engineer’s recommendations, as required by Iowa law.

Kraft said that he was going to get a drainage attorney and pursue the matter further.

“The last step in really fixing this, so it doesn’t happen again, is to join these two districts,“ Watne said.

Ultimately, the board passed three motions, which combined DD 57 and DD 126 into a single drainage district.

The supervisors dealt with more drainage issues when Larry Maasdam came before the board to express concerns about the state of DD 10.

“There’s a tile in the bottom of the ditch, and we’ve found out that it’s blown out in one spot,” Maasdam said. “The north half, the weeds are 14 feet high in the ditch. You can’t get in the ditch to see if there’s more blow-out.”

A portion of the ditch is currently listed as a waterway, so the county was unsure how to proceed.

“Deb (Lukes) is researching to make sure that’s a district asset …

If it is a district asset, we’ll get it working like it should and get those blowouts fixed,” Watne said. “We just need to confirm that.”

Tess Roseburrough joins Clarion-Goldfield High School staff

By: Clae Goater Tess Roseburrough is ClarionGoldfield’s new Spanish teacher.

Roseburrough started out near Phoenix, Ariz., before moving to Marshalltown in 2000.

“I’ve just always grown up around (Spanish), between being in Phoenix and Marshalltown, (which) has a really large Spanish population,” Roseburrough said.

“Language has always interested me in general, but Spanish is one of the more practical ones in the United States, so I figured I’d do that one.”

She graduated from Marshalltown High School, and went on to attend Central College in Pella, where she studied Spanish, education, and art.

“I guess I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I ended up deciding that I really like working with people, and teaching is a really great way to do that,” Roseburrough said.

“It was kind of a toss up between psychology and teaching. “ Working at CGHS is Roseburrough’s first teaching job.

Before this, she student-taught in Chicago. Roseburrough said that there’s a pretty big contrast between teaching in Clarion and teaching in Chicago.

“I think the school I taught at was about 3,200. Here, it’s more like 300 kids. The personality of the kids is different here, the environment is different. The city kids, there’s a little bit of … they call it the ‘city gritty.’ They have that grit on them. They’ve got a little bit of an attitude,” Roseburrough said.

“The kids here are a little bit more sheltered, in that they don’t have to deal with as much crime and pollution. The kids there have to be on their guard. A lot of them are commuting as much as an hour and a half to get to school. Here, it takes five minutes, they have their own car, they carpool. It’s nice, because the teachers here genuinely have enough time for the kids. There, I was lucky if I had five minutes.

You can’t spend as much time as kids there.”

Roseburrough says that she really enjoys working with high school-aged students.

“I like this age group because

… you can still have a little bit more mature conversations,” Roseburrough said. “High school students, I like them because they’re at such an interesting transition age. They want help, whether they say they want it or not. Finding that balance of structure and give-and-take, I like that.”

A new face in town, Roseburrough says that she’s settling in well in her new community.

“People are friendly around town, and if I have questions people are more than willing to help me with directions or an answer or advice,” Roseburrough said.

She also had lots of praise for the CGHS staff.

“The faculty is great. I love the faculty. This whole east end, and Chris Lieichsenring is my mentor, and she’s been lovely,” Roseburrough said. “The whole entire building has been nice.”

In her free time, Roseburrough enjoys reading, biking, gardening, and yoga. She also does lots of “artsy things,” and occasionally does acrylic painting for commission.

In all, Roseburrough sounds optimistic about working for CGHS. “The kids are really great. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to start out my teaching career,” Roseburrough said.

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Last week, I was out at Goldfield’s river park, taking pictures of the dam for a story we ran last week. I was there with Goldfield resident and compulsive jokester Joe Skinner. As we were looking out over the water, Joe drew my attention to the wooden sculpture of a duck that’s been sitting on the banks of the Mighty Boone for a couple of years now.

Some kids (I’m assuming) had recently taken it upon themselves to crudely spray paint a pair of breasts on the duck. Joe said something disapproving.

Me, on the other hand, I just smiled. I’m 24, so I’m barely out of my “spray painting breasts on ducks” phase. I understand it, even if I don’t approve of it. I think it’s demonstrative of a fundamental, perhaps even noble, human trait: the desire to leave your mark.

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Death Certificates Loran K. Greenfield, 81, of Belmond. September 2, 2013 Dorothy J. Eriksen, 82, of Dows.

August 22, 2013 Birth Certificates Female, Stacy P. De La Cruz Gomez born July 23, 2013, to Lilliam S. Gomez-Hernandez of Wright County.

Female, Andrea E. Lopez born July 23, 2013, to Ana C. Lopez Chavez of Wright County.

Male, Sawyer M. Johnson born July 24, 2013, to Shannon M. Johnson and Christopher A. Johnson of Hancock County.

Female, Aaliyah L. Sayles born July 25, 2013, to Megan M. Williamson of Cerro Gordo County.

Female, Yaretzi Y. Gonzalez Duarte born July 26, 2013, to Ana M. Duarte Rodriguez of Wright County.

Female, Zoey G. Wilson born July 26, 2013, to Ashley F. Kochuyt of Wright County.

Male, Alan E. Garcia Santos born July 27, 2013, to Anel Santos Villanueva of Wright County.

Female, Myah D. Dugan born July 28, 2013, to Wendy C. Dugan and Derek A. Dugan of Humboldt County.

Female, Ryleigh A. McBride born July 28, 2013, to Laura A. McBride and Andrew S. McBride of Humboldt County.

Female, Katelynn L. Madson born July 29, 2013, to Sara-Lynn K. Madson and Robert J. Madson of Wright County.

Male, Carter J. Lee born August 1, 2013, to Traci L. Lee and Daniel P. Lee of Hamilton County.

Female, Fatima Hernandez Garcia born August 2, 2013, to Susana del Carmen Garcia Sanchez and Humberto Hernandez Rodriguez of Wright County.

Male, Pascual Rivera Jr. born August 2, 2013, to Silvia Cruz of Wright County.

Male, Kayson J. King born August 3, 2013, to Tiffany A. Imig of Hancock County.

Female, Margaret K. Rieck born

August 6, 2013, to Shannon L. Rieck and Nickelous D. Rieck of Humboldt County.

Female, Kendra G. Hernandez Martinez born August 8, 2013, to Claudia V. Martinez of Wright County.

Male, Oliver J. Krug born August 8, 2013, to Ashley L. Wason and Jeremy J. Krug of Humboldt County.

Male, Knox M. Brosamle born July 9, 2013, to Tyse A. Brosamle and Jacob P. Brosamle of Wright County.

Clerk of Court Improper Registration Plate Lamp: Nathan D. McGrane, Dows. $20; Violation – Financial Liability Coverage: Ernesto-Alonso Guzman-Monjaraz, Webster City, $375; Speeding 55 or Under Zone (1 thru 5 over): Patsy A. Larson, Boone, $20; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): James E. Valentine, Manson, $40; Alison Hauser, Renwick, $60; Boris Tibulschi, Rancho Cordova, Calif., $40; Speeding Over 55 Zone (6 thru 10 over): Amy J. H. Warwock, St. Paul, Minn., $40; Speeding Over 55 Zone (over 20 MPH over): Alex J. Bach, Minnesota Lake, Minn., $120; Dark Window/Windshield: Kyle R. Niederkorn, Trophy Club, Texas, $50; No Valid Driver’s License: Juan A. Solis, West Des Moines, $300; Luis Sosa-Huerta, Clarion, $300; Open Container – Driver > 21: Luis M. Martinez, Eagle Grove, $300; Max Hours of Service Violation: Howard E. Stephens, Ames, $50;

Civil Court Midland Funding LLC vs. Ole Olson, 708 Rowan Road, Dows.

Case was dismissed Sept. 6 without prejudice. Case was originally filed Jan. 18.

Small Claims H & R Accounts, Moline, vs.

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Robert Prunty, 2781 120th Street, Belmond. Case was dismissed Aug. 30 without prejudice. Case was originally filed May 24, 2013.

Capital One Bank, Cedar Rapids, vs. David A. Carr, 722 W. Broadway St., Eagle Grove. Case was dismissed Sept. 10 without prejudice. Case was originally filed July 1, 2013.

Art U Creative, 104 N. Main Street, Clarion, vs. Mary R. Muhlenbruch, PO Box 633, Clarion.

Judgment for the plaintiff Sept. 5 by default in the amount of $717.29 plus interest at a rate of 2.12 percent per annum from Sept. 5 and court costs.

Midland Funding LLC vs. Cindy L. Wegman, 2781 120th Street, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff Sept. 10 by default in the amount of $918.28 plus interest at a rate of 2.13 percent per annum from Aug. 5 and court costs.

Rev Auto, PO Box 522, Clarion vs. Rusty Ayers, 403 1st Ave. SE, Clarion. Judgment for the plaintiff Sept. 9 by default in the amount of $2,550.50 plus interest at a rate of 2.13 percent per annum from Aug. 7 and court costs.

Rev Auto, PO Box 522, Clarion vs. Katie Lester, 3298 150th Street, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff Sept. 9 in the amount of $2,425.44 plus interest at a rate of 2.13 percent per annum from Aug. 7 and court costs.

Rev Auto, PO Box 522, Clarion vs. Westley G. Olson, 413 1st Ave. SE, Clarion. Judgment for the plaintiff Sept. 9 by default in the amount of $2,450.86 plus interest at a rate of 2.13 percent per annum from Aug. 8 and court costs.

Hauge Associates Inc., Sioux Falls, SD, vs. Jeffrey D. Swenson and Summer R. Swenson, 2203 120th Street, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff Sept. 9 in the amount of $2,643.57 plus interest at a rate of 2.13 percent per annum from Aug. 20 and court costs.

Hauge Associates Inc., Sioux Falls, SD, vs. David L. Boots and Rachel J. Boots, 302 Whitten Ave., Rowan. Case was dismissed Sept.

12 without prejudice. Case was

originally filed Aug. 22, 2013.

District Court The court handled seven probation violation cases.

State of Iowa vs. Carl M. Austin, 508 N. Lincoln Ave., Eagle Grove.

The defendant pled guilty Sept. 6 to the amended charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced to a $100 fine plus statutory 35 percent surcharge, court appointed attorney fees, $10 DARE surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge, restitution to be determined at a later date, court costs and six days in the county jail with credit for time served. The original charge was possession with intent to deliver marijuana. This sentence is the result of an incident Oct. 15, 2012, investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Daniel S. Anthony, 603 NE 5th Street Lot 12, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 6 to the amended charge of theft in the third degree and was sentenced to a $625 fine plus 35 percent statutory surcharge, court appointed attorney fees, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge, restitution to be determined, court costs, and a term not to exceed two years in prison with credit for time served. The original charge was theft in the second degree. This sentence is the result of an incident Jan 22 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Ciro CamarilloGarcia, 1100 Bank Street, Webster City. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 9 to the amended charge of fraudulent practice in the fifth degree and was sentenced to a $625 fine plus 35 percent statutory surcharge, court appointed attorney fees, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge, restitution to be determined, court costs, and 30 days in the county jail.

The jail term was suspended in lieu of one-year probation to the county sheriff. The original charge was identity theft. This sentence is the result of an incident Dec. 12, 2012, investigated by the Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement Investigations.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Clarion-Goldfield Community School Board of Education Clarion-Goldfield Community School Board of Directors Monday, September 9, 2013 Unapproved Minutes The Clarion-Goldfield Board of Directors held a Discipline Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2013.

President Middleton called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. Roll call vote was taken to move into Closed Session – Middleton – yes, Schultz – yes, Nagel – yes, Severson – yes. Beth Jackson arrived at 7:06 P.M. At 7:15 P.M. the Board moved into Open Session. Motion by Severson to accept recommendation of Administration and admit student to Alternative School effective immediately. Second by Nagel. Motion carried 5-0.

The Board moved into Regular Meeting, in attendance were Clint Middleton, Missy Schultz, Beth Jackson, Dr. Tim Nagel, Beth Severson, Dr. Robert Olson, Dennis March, Tricia Rosendahl, Jon Bakker, Kent Wesselink, Steve Haberman, and Anita Frye.

Motion by Nagel to Approve Agenda. Second

by Schultz. Motion Carried 5-0.

Elementary Principal Rosendahl acknowledged the cooperation of staff and students in dealing with heat issues. She would like to thank the community for being very helpful and accommodating in opening up areas that are air conditioned where classes could be held.

Middle School Principal Steve Haberman gave a presentation to the board on the IPAD usage in the Middle School by staff and students. The staff has spent a lot of time training and getting acquainted with the various applications that are used for instruction and communicating with students and their parents.

Motion to Approve Consent Agenda by Nagel: Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting; Approve payment of monthly bills; Approve payment of additional bills; Approve Board President approving payment of bills between meetings; Approve Overnight Education Trip for FFA Conference to Louisville, KY on October 30 through November 2, 2013; Approve Overnight Education Trip for High School Band to Disney World in Orlando, Florida March 25-30, 2014; Approve Employment Resignation of Teresa Lee as Cheer Sponsor; Approve Employment Contracts for Linda Worley, Part-time cook, and Jon Dahlke, Technology Specialist; Approve Modification of Employment Contract for Missy Springsteen-Haupt to BA+30; Approve review of policies 503.11-503.12; Approve First Reading of Policy 701.3 regarding the transfer of funds between funds to cover a deficit will no longer be permitted unless there is a way to pay the fund back. Second by Jackson. Motion Carried 5-0.

The Board directed Dr. Olson to look into options and cost of air conditioning the areas of the school that presently do not have air. The board will then address this issue as a facility improvement list for FY15 school year.

Motion by Severson to Approve SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for Special Education Deficit. Second by Nagel. Motion Carried 5-0.

Motion by Severson to Approve SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for Open Enrollment.

Second by Nagel. Motion Carried 5-0.

Motion by Severson to Approve SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for Transportation to Court Appointed Programs. Second by Nagel.

Motion Carried 5-0.

Motion by Severson to Approve SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for Advance Enrollment. Second by Nagel. Motion Carried 5-0.

The Board identified future education report topics as being High School Guidance, what classes can be taken for college credit, math curriculum, and use of weight room.

Motion by Schultz to Approve Disc Golf Course Life Project upon approval of design and products used by Dr. Olson and Jon Bakker. Second by Nagel. Motion carried 5-0.

There will be a county wide board retreat held on Monday, October 7, 2013. The next Regular and Annual and Organization meeting will be held on Monday, October 14, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. Motion by Jackson to adjourn meeting.

Second by Severson. Motion Carried 5-0.

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State of Iowa vs. Mercedes Bell, 320 7th Ave NW, Clarion. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 6 to interference with official acts and was fined $250 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident May 27 investigated by the Sheriff’s Department.

City of Eagle Grove vs. Shannon D. Gearhart, 531 N. Cadwell, Eagle Grove. A plea agreement was reached on Aug. 29 to the charge of discharge a firearm in a community and both parties agreed to a civil penalty of $100 plus court costs.

This agreement is the result of an incident June 16 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Oscar Hernandez-Velsaco, 704 1st Street SW, Clarion. The defendant pled guilty Aug. 30 to the charge of public intoxication and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident July 27 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Oscar Hernandez-Velsaco, 704 1st Street SW, Clarion. The defendant pled guilty Aug. 30 to the charge of disorderly conduct - fighting and was fined $65 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident July 27 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Felix M. Cruz, 304 E. Chestnut, Goldfield. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 5 to disorderly conduct – loud noise and was fined $100 plus the 35 percent statutory surcharge and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident Aug. 2 investigated by the Clarion Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Ryan D. Kolthoff, 634 Webster Street, Webster City.

The defendant pled guilty Sept. 5 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 Aug. 10 investigated by the Clarion Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Rodd S. Hilpipre, 1872 250th Street, Clarion.

The defendant was found not guilty Aug. 29 of the charge of violation of a no contact order. The state was ordered to pay court costs. This is the result of an incident Aug 15 investigated by the Clarion Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Scott E. Krueger, 308 3rd Ave., Des Moines.

The defendant pled guilty Sept. 5 to public intoxication and was fined $65 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident Aug. 18 investigated by the Sheriff’s Department.

State of Iowa vs. Scott E. Krueger, 308 3rd Ave., Des Moines.

The defendant pled guilty Sept. 5 to interference with official acts and was fined $65 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident Aug. 18 investigated by the Sheriff’s Department.

State of Iowa vs. Debra J. Hanus,

106 Alice Street, Woolstock. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 12 to public intoxication and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident Aug. 22 investigated by the Sheriff’s Department.

City of Belmond vs. Laura L. Estep, 3271 110th Street, Meservey.

The defendant pled guilty to order to abate nuisance and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident Aug. 19 investigated by the City of Belmond.

State of Iowa vs. Beth R. Holmgaard, 200 Hancock Street, Goodell. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 12 to theft in the fifth and was fined $65 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge, restitution of $73 to Joe’s 66, and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident May 16.

State of Iowa vs. Beth R. Holmgaard, 200 Hancock Street, Goodell. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 12 to theft in the fifth and was fined $65 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge, restitution of $110 to Joe’s 66, and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident June 1.

City of Eagle Grove vs. Keith A. Frakes, 121 NE 6th Street, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 12 to dog at large and was fined $65 plus the 35 percent statutory surcharge and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident Sept. 3 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. George L. Babcock, PO Box 148, Eagle Grove.

The defendant pled guilty Sept. 9 to public intoxication and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident Sept. 6 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Patricia A. Capsel, 202 S. Iowa Avenue, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 9 to public intoxication and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident Sept. 6 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Gerardo Agustin Pedro, 106 1/2 South Kirkwood, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 10 to public intoxication and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs.

This sentence is the result of an incident Sept. 6 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Original Notice

ORIGINAL NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF WILLIAM J. AND OLIVIA ALVAREZ UPON THE PETITION OF WILLIAM J. ARNOLD, Petitioner, AND CONCERNING OLIVIA ALVAREZ, Respondent.

EQUITY No. CDDM002700 TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the above named Court, a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in the above entitled action, a copy of which is attached hereto. The Petitioner’s Attorney is F. David Eastman, whose address is P.O. Box 727, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. You are further notified that unless you appear and defend in the Iowa District Court in and for Wright County within 20 days after the service of this Original Notice upon you, Judgment by default will be

rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. /s/ Jill Watne Clerk of the Wright County District Court NOTE: “unless you appear and defend” These words are not always understood. The required appearance may be made either by the Respondent or the Respondent’s Attorney.

IT IS NECESSARY TO FILE AND SERVE A MOTION OR PLEADING TO PREVENT A DEFAULT (Rule 87). The attorney who is expected to appear for the Respondent should be promptly advised by the Petitioner of the service of this Notice.

If you need the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 641-421-0990.

Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY at (1-800-735-2942).

Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12; Thursday, Sept. 19; and Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE

Woodley Family Trust TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: THE PHYLLIS I. WOODLEY FAMILY TRUST TO ALL PERSONS regarding Phyllis I. Woodley, deceased, who died on or about the 12th day of April, 2013. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Gary D. Woodley is the Trustee of the Phyllis I. Woodley Family Trust. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Wright County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor (and the spouse of the decedent settlor) whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.

Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at

the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 12th day of September, 2013.

The Phyllis I. Woodley Family Trust

Gary D. Woodley, Trustee 2316 Page Avenue Clarion, IA 50525

Date of Second Publication 26th day of September, 2013 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

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Drunk driver gets two years for killing woman By: Clae Goater Jonathon Roelofsen, of Kanawha, was sentenced to two years in prison and given a $1,875 fine after pleading guilty to driving under the influence, second offense.

Roelofsen was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 13.

Roelofsen, 29, struck Sabrina Reibsamen with his Pontiac Grand Prix while she was walking along a country road on August 17 of last year. Court documents put Roelofsen’s blood alcohol level at .086 the night of the accident.

County Attorney Eric Simonson did not charge Roelofson with a traffic death charge, saying that

an investigation by the Iowa State Patrol found that alcohol did not cause the accident. Simonson said that there wasn’t evidence to suggest that Roelofsen was speeding or driving recklessly.

Reibsamen, 26, had been working as a certified nursing assistant in Belmond. She had been living with Roelofsen in a farmhouse for about 7 months prior to the accident.

In addition to the fine and the prison time, Roelofsen will be forced to pay a 35 percent statutory surcharge, court costs, and restitution to be determined at a later date.

4-H’ers Show Science, Engineering & Technology Skills at Iowa State Fair Wright County 4-H’ers designed some of the more than 400 science, engineering, and technology entries judged in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

“It is an honor to have an item selected to exhibit at the state fair,” said Allison Lyons, OA. “These exhibits show skill mastery and ingenuity.”

“To excel in this project, 4-H’ers should set goals for themselves early in the year. Exhibits such as a restored car, tractor or manure spreader take time. So does a hovercraft or flyable model airplanes, intricate wood and welding objects, a hydraulic shop table or a computer program,” said Mitchell Hoyer, program

4-H’ers Excel in Food and Nutrition Exhibits at Iowa State Fair Wright County 4-H’ers developed food and nutrition entries to be judged among 500 other food and nutrition exhibits in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

“Food and nutrition is one of the top projects in 4-H enrollment with over 10,000 youth enrolled,” said Jessica Norman, CYC. “Most 4-H’ers enjoy learning about food. Having a nutrition display selected to exhibit at the state fair is an honor.”

“4-H’ers can learn not only to prepare foods but also to serve more nutritious foods and more economical meals,” said Mitchell Hoyer, program specialist for Iowa

State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development and 4-H Exhibits Building Superintendent.

“Food and nutrition exhibits at the Iowa State Fair demonstrate that 4‑H’ers set goals for themselves and work to meet those goals throughout the year.”

Wright County exhibitors follow: Jenna Kraft of Goldfield: Health: Tri-fold poster “Hydrate to Health” - Blue Alex Hackley of Clarion: Food & Nutrition: Display box “What makes the red in red velvet?” Blue Amy Wilson of Eagle Grove:

Food & Nutrition: Chocolate Chip Cookies. - Blue HannahJo Gustafson of Clarion: Food & Nutrition: Sunshine Cake Blule Joe Roberts of Belmond: Food & Nutrition: Dog Bone Surprise Cake - Red “We are very proud of the personal accomplishments of 4-H participants in this project area and the educational learning experiences they gain,” said LuAnn Johansen, Assistant Director of ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development.

For more 4-H information, contact Wright County ISU Extension office at 515-532-3453.

Friday, Sept. 6 12:25 p.m. - Investigated an attempted burglary on 3rd Street SW. 6:30 p.m. - Received a complaint that kids had broken the water pipe in the boy’s bathroom at Gazebo Park. The officer called the city to have the water shut off.

9:25 p.m. - Attempted to serve papers.

10:12 p.m. - Gave a warning for speeding.

10:56 p.m. - Found four kids at Gazebo Park past curfew. The officer told them that the park was closed, and that they had to leave.

Saturday, Sept. 7 4:32 p.m. - Intervened in a dispute between neighbors.

4:55 p.m. - Gave a warning for speeding.

5:09 p.m. - Gave a warning for failure to yield at a stop sign.

7:34 p.m. - Gave a citation for driving without a license.

8:59 p.m. - Served civil papers.

9:06 p.m. - Received a call from a person with a bat in their bedroom.

The officer was unable to locate the animal.

9:26 p.m. - Responded to another bat call, and removed the bat from

the house.

10:51 p.m. - Gave a citation for speeding and driving with expired insurance.

Sunday, Sept. 8 12:59 a.m. - Gave a citation for expired registration.

1:47 a.m. - Noticed that the lights were and the door was open at the Church of Christ. The officer sat in the lot to investigate.

5:43 p.m. - Gave a citation for speeding.

6:33 p.m. - Gave a warning for speeding.

8:34 p.m. - Gave a warning for driving without taillights.

8:47 p.m. - Gave a warning for driving with a headlight out.

Monday, Sept. 9 2:35 a.m. - Gave a warning for failure to yield at a stop sign.

2:00 p.m. - Assisted on an ambulance call.

2:54 p.m. - Assisted a woman who had fallen.

8:29 p.m. - Stopped a man after he drove for several blocks without headlights. The man gave a false name, and had a fake social security card and driver’s license. The man was arrested for forgery and driving offenses.

10:53 p.m. - Cited a man for failure to obey a stoplight.

Tuesday, Sept. 10 8:45 p.m. - Investigated an accident.

9:21 p.m. - Ran radar.

10:28 p.m. - Gave a warning for speeding.

11:26 p.m. - Performed a walkthrough at Gazebo Park.

11:55 p.m. - Received a report of an unresponsive male on S. Main Street. He appeared to be intoxicated, and his roommates took him inside.

Wednesday, Sept. 11 12:07 a.m. - Checked bathrooms at Lyon’s Park.

3:22 a.m. - Cited a trailer for parking illegally.

8:40 p.m. - Found a flatbed parked on the street on 3rd Avenue NE. The homeowner came outside and said that he would have the truck moved.

9:21 p.m. - Gave a warning for driving without taillights.

Thursday, Sept. 12 12:33 a.m. - Patrolled the parks and schools.

12:36 a.m. - Gave a citation for failure to obey a stop sign.

12:46 a.m. - Checked the bathrooms at Lyon’s Park and the pool.

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toxication and was fined $625 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge, restitution to be determined, court costs and 30 days in the county jail with all but 2 days suspended in lieu of one-year probation to the sheriff.

In lieu of the 2 days in jail defendant may complete the OWI jail diversion program. The original charge was operating while intoxicated – second offense. This sentence is the result of an incident April 12 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Fabian Arias Ramirez, 404 South Eskridge Street, Dows. The defendant received a deferred judgment on Sept. 9 to the charge of operating while intoxicated and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,250 plus restitution to be determined and court costs. The defendant was also ordered to oneyear probation to the sheriff, must complete Drinking Driver’s School, and must obtain and follow all recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation. This sentence is the re-

sult of an incident May 13 investigated by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department.

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State of Iowa vs. Clint M. Gouge, 1060 State Street, Garner. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 6 to possession of marijuana – second offense.

He was sentenced to a $625 fine plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge, $10 DARE surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge, restitution to be determined, court costs, and 180 days in the county jail with all but 4 days suspended in lieu of 2 years probation to the Department of Correctional Services, must obtain and follow all recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation, and his driving privileges were revoked for 180 days. This sentence is the result of an incident April 24 investigated by the Iowa Motor Vehicle Enforcement.

State of Iowa vs. Jeremy J. Robertson, 2301 SW Road Lot 67, Ankeny. The defendant pled guilty Sept. 6 to the amended charge of public in-

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Aug. 30 – 10:30 a.m. – Latesha S. Aldrich of Rowan called and reported a fight between herself and her brother, Rusty Aldrich of Rowan. Upon investigation of the incident both Latesha and Rusty were arrested and charged with domestic assault. Both received minor injuries during the fight.

Aug. 31 – 7:25 p.m. – Juventino Alaniz-Hernandez of Goldfield was cited for driving while suspended.

Sept. 9 – 11:32 p.m. – Pedro G. Agustin of Eagle Grove was arrested and charged with public intoxication.

Sept. 8 – 8:32 p.m. Nathan D. McGrane of Dows was arrested and charged with driving while revoked.

Sept. 4 – 5:20 p.m. – Kyle Bock of Belmond was arrested and charged with domestic assault, harassment first degree and false imprisonment following an incident at his home the night before where he supposedly refused to allow the mother of his child to leave and got into a physical argument.

Sept. 5 – 10:25 p.m. – Juan Diaz III of Belmond was arrested and charged with driving while suspended.

Sept. 4 – 8:15 a.m. – Sheryl Buhr of Eagle Grove reported that sometime between Aug. 24 and Sept. 4 someone had taken a television, converter box and DVD player from a residence in the 1800 block of 320th Street near Woolstock. Case is under investigation.

specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development and 4-H Exhibits Building Superintendent. “4-H’ers receive placing’s based on how well they meet their goals and on the evaluation standards established for a particular item.”

Wright County Exhibitors follow: Ryan Watne of Clarion: Mechanics: Restored decorative John Deere Windmill - Blue Jake Brandt of Clarion: Mechanics: Restored John Deere “LUC” Motor Blue Sarah Rasmussen of Goldfield: Mechanics: John Deere motorized tricycle - Blue

Celeste Swanson of Galt: Mechanics: Welded Coach’s Spike Set Stand - Blue Megan Christensen of Goldfield: Mechanics: Basketball Hoop glass table top - Blue “We are very proud of the personal accomplishments of 4-H participants in this project area and the educational learning experiences they gain,” said LuAnn Johansen, Assistant Director of ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development.

For more 4-H information, contact Wright County ISU Extension office at 515-532-3453

Local Griller Wins in Farm Bureau 50th Annual Cookout Contest

Schubert of Clarion won first place in the lamb category of the 50th annual Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Cookout Contest during the Iowa State Fair. She took home $75 provided by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Pictured (left to right): IFBF President Craig Hill, Schubert, and Iowa State Fair Queen Kelsey Smith. You can find Schubert’s recipe at www.iowafarmbureau.com. Earlier this summer, Schubert was a winner at the Wright County Farm Bureau cookout contest. The victory allowed her to enter the state contest.

Creative Arts Earns 4-H’ers Awards at the Iowa State Fair Wright County 4-H’ers created some of nearly 1,000 creative arts entries judged in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

“These 4-H’ers have demonstrated outstanding learning and ability in photography, and visual arts,” said Allison Lyons, OA. “Their projects have allowed them to learn new techniques and try a variety of creative media.”

Iowa has more than 14,000 4-H’ers enrolled in photography, the highest in the 50 states, according to Mitchell Hoyer, program specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development and 4-H Exhibits Building Superintendent. “More than 8,500 Iowa 4-H’ers are enrolled in creative arts with projects spanning from photography, music and visual arts.”

“The creative arts projects let members explore career choices while developing their creative talents,” Hoyer said.

Wright County exhibitors follow: Alex Hackley of Clarion: Visual Arts: Garden Art made out of recycled antique colored glass wear - Blue Jenna Kraft of Goldfield: Visual Arts: String Art reading “ Carpe Diem” on white board - Red

Claire Smith of Belmond: Photography: Photo of a bell pepper sandwich - Red

Alex Hackley of Clarion: Photography: Matted picture of a flower - Blue Alexandra Keller of Clarion: Photography: Photo of a red stock trailer reflected in hubcap - Blue

Heather Wilson of Eagle Grove: Photography: Photo of rain spout Blue Sarah Wilson of Eagle Grove: Photography: Photo of face of softball player - Red Sydney Redding of Belmond : Photography: Photo of Air Force Memorial in Washington DC - Blue Claire Smith of Belmond: Visual Arts: Vase - Pottery - Red “We are very proud of the personal accomplishments of 4-H participants in this project area and the educational learning experiences and life skills they gain,” said LuAnn Johansen, Assistant Director of ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development.

For more 4-H information, contact Wright County ISU Extension office at 515-532-3453.

4-H Ag & Natural Resources Exhibitors Earn Awards at Iowa State Fair

Wright County 4-H’ers contributed to more than 300 agriculture and natural resources entries judged in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

This division includes 8 classes, including Animal and Veterinary Science; Crop Production; Environment and Sustainability; Horticulture; Outdoor Adventures; and Safety and Education in Shooting Sports. Over 5,000 members annually enroll in horticulture (the largest class).

“These 4-H’ers have shown a

mastery of the subject matter,” said Mitch Hoyer, Superintendent of the 4-H Exhibits Building. “We are very proud of the accomplishments of these youths doing everything from growing a few peppers to turning your garden into a paying venture.”

Wright County exhibitors follow: Jane Roberts of Belmond: Ag& Natural Resources: Report on Agriculture in Wright County - Blue Blaire Rasmussen of Clarion: Horticulture: Scrap Book showing Farie Garden - Blue Cole Lindaman of Clarion: Outdoor

Adventure: Poster “Can You Start A Fire” - Blue Luke Worden of Belmond: Animal: Poster “Behind the Scenes of Showing” - Blue “We are very proud of the personal accomplishments of 4-H participants in this project area and the educational learning experiences they gain,” said LuAnn Johansen, Assistant Director of ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development.

For more 4-H information, contact Wright County ISU Extension office at 515-532-3453.

Top Honors Awarded in Angus Show at Iowa State Fair Schermer Angus of Clarion took home several awards at the Angus Show judged August 13 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Awards they won are as follows: Junior Heifer Calf – Feb. 1-28, 2013 6) Schermer Angus, Clarion

Suntken wins award at Beef Show

Kellen Suntken of Belmond exhibited the Reserve Champion Maine-Anjour Heifer at the FFA Breeding Beef Show held Thursday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Ribbons Awarded in Iowa State Fair Duroc Show

ISU Teaching of Ames exhibited the Champion Boar in the Duroc Swine Show Friday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Ray Williamson of Eagle Grove exhibited the Reserve Champion Boar.

Additional results below: Gilts 5) Larry Kastler, Woolstock Gilts 7) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove 8) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove Boars 1) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove 2) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

Williamson wins third place in Hampshire Show

Ray Williamson of Eagle Grove took home third place honors for a gilt and a boar at the Hampshire Swine Show held August 16 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Junior Heifer Calf – Jan. 1-31, 2013 7) Schermer Angus, Clarion Late Senior Heifer Calf – Nov. 1 Dec. 31, 2012 1) Schermer Angus, Clarion Junior Bull Calf – March 1, 2013 & After 2) Schermer Angus, Clarion Junior Bull Calf – Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013 3) Schermer Angus, Clarion Junior Bull Calf – Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

2) Schermer Angus, Clarion March Junior Yearling Bull – March 1-31, 2012 3) Schermer Angus, Clarion Junior Get of Sire 2) Schermer Angus, Clarion Get of Sire 1) Schermer Angus, Clarion Breeders Six Head 1) Schermer Angus, Clarion

Reserve Produce of Dam Champion: Schermer Angus, Clarion Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: Schermer Angus, Clarion

Gatewood Genetics of Eagle Grove takes several awards at the Lowline Cattle Show August 15 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Gatewood Genetics of Eagle Grove exhibited the Iowa Champion Bull and Iowa Champion Female.

Complete listing of their awards are below (names, hometowns, animal identification): PB% Junior Heifer Calf -- After April 1, 2013 1) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Newby’s Little One, 4/23/2013, MF19879 FB Summer Yearling Heifer -- May 1 - June 30, 2012 1) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Teddie Bare, 6/11/2012, FF 18827 FB Junior Yearling Heifer -- Jan. 1 Feb. 29, 2012 1) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, DDD Darissas Domino, 2/2/2012, 16639 FB Summer Yearling Bull -- May 1 June 20, 2012 1) Gatwood Genetics, Eagle Grove,

GAT Yoda, 6/6/2012, FM18107 Pair of Heifers 2) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove 6) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove Get of Sire 3) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove Best Five Head 4) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove Champion Junior Heifer Calf (PB%): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Newbys Little One

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Heifer (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Teddie Bare Iowa Champion Female (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Teddie Bare

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Bull (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Yoda Iowa Champion Bull (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Yoda

Winners Awarded at Iowa State Fair Lowline Show

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Remembering our loved ones....

JAMES CRAMER

James Arnold Cramer, the son of Jelske and Helena (Terry) Cramer, was born on March 25, 1926, on his family farm near Blairsburg, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, attending country school and graduating from Blairsburg High School in 1943.

On April 8, 1947, James was united in marriage with Helen Howard in Grand Junction, Iowa. The couple made their home and raised their six children on the family farm. James served as school board director of the Wall Lake #5 country school. The couple enjoyed playing cards - Bridge and 500, going to dances, traveling and after they retired, they would spend the winter months in Arizona. James was

proud to be a farmer and loved his life of farming.

James was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and past president of the parish council. He was a member of Knights of Columbus serving as Grand Knight, District Deputy and as a State Program Director. He was also a charter member of the Eagle Grove 4th Degree Assembly.

James passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehab Center, at the age of 87 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Helen on August 5, 2001; brother, Eugene Cramer and a special friend Mavis Martin.

Survivors include his children: Michael Cramer and wife Linda of Minneapolis, MN, Robert Cramer and wife Jackie of Reading, PA, Paul Cramer of Oxnard, CA, Paulette Cramer of Omaha, NE, Dan Cramer and wife Margaret of Clarion and Joan Cramer and husband Bob Nagel of Hopkins, MN and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove. Visitation was Monday, with a Rosary and Visitation at Foust Funeral Home. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Eagle Grove.

Memorials may be directed to the Clarion Wellness and Rehab Center’s Activities Fund.

MARY SUE MCCORMICK

Mary Sue McCormick, 84, of Clarion passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.

Funeral services for Mary Sue McCormick will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion with Pastor Doug Love officiating.

Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to the service.

Mary Sue was born in Tryon, NC, on January 12, 1929. She was the youngest member in her family. On August 3, 1949, she was united in marriage to Duane McCormick. She enjoyed the outdoors and the four seasons that Iowa provided. She was a loving mother to her three sons.

She is survived by two sons, Thomas J. McCormick located Houston, TX and William O. McCormick located in Fort Mill, SC.; four grandchildren, James A. McCormick and Bridget R. I. McCormick Streeb, Matthew V. McCormick and Vanessa I. McCormick.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas S. Ford and Mattie Matilda Cantrell Ford; sisters, Madeline Carruth and Margret Ziek; brother, Thomas C. Ford; husband, Duane James McCormick and oldest son, Raymond James McCormick.

Benefit planned for Jackie Reyna

Monitor Memories From The Archives oF The wrighT counTy moniTor

1978 and 1943

35 Years Ago September 21, 1978 The Clarion High School cheerleaders were pictured with a sign they placed five miles east of Clarion, which read: “Beware! This is Cowboy Country.” Cheerleaders pictured were Lori Sumners, Lisa Odland, Kris Lennarson, Sarah Draheim, Kelly Mattingly, Carol Martin, Lori Freund, Diana Wanken, and Judy Rodriguez.

Clarion Men’s Slow Pitch League Champions were pictured.

The team included Bill Gannon, Joe Anderson, Tim Ring, Doug Bloemke, Dwight Sann, Scott Nelson, Rick Freeman, manger; Tim Rink, Dave Odland, Mark Nickell, Roger Buhl, Dan Cramer, John Smith, Dave Benton, and Merle Hinton.

During the Iowa State Duroc Show and Sale he;d at Marshalltown Saturday, Dave Pyle of Clarion showed the Grand Champion Gilt, receiving a trophy. A second gilt shown by Dave placed sixth in its class, and two of his boars placed ninth and tenth in their respective classes. Pyle is Ag and FFA instructor in the Clarion High School.

Thank You

Thank you friends for the cards, prayers and concern you expressed to us during the loss of our family member, Donald Olson.

The Olson Family

Birth Announcements Baby Boy Nickell

Travis and Hollie Nickell of Goldfield are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Bentley John Nickell, on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

Bentley weighed 9 pounds, 2.1 ounces. He was welcomed home by sibling Mackenzie Kiefer, 6.

Proud grandparents are Tim and Barb Brooks and Kevin and Deb Nickell, all of Goldfield.

Great-grandparents are Gib and Norma Nickell of Renwick, Joan Rasmussen of Eagle Grove, Ealythe Moe of Clarion, and Sue Thompson of Illinois.

Baby Girl Goodell

Seth and Kelly Goodell of Dakota City are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Elsie Isabella Goodell, on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. Elsie weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth. She was welcomed home by her siblings, Alivia, 6, Adelynn, 4, and Elijah, 2.

Proud grandparents are Tom and Darla Martin of Stanhope and Mike and Diana Goodell of Eldora. Greatgrandparents are Russ Martin of Clarksville, and Paul and Gertrude Wessels of Allison.

Smallest and Smartest custom wireless hearing solution...EVER! A benefit for Jackie Reyna will be held on Saturday, Sept.

21, at Mission Alliance Church in Blairsburg.

There will be a free offering meal starting at 4 p.m., followed by a silent, live auction and 50/50 raffle at 6 p.m.

Jackie was diagnosed with

Bridal Registry Skylar Dorr & Kyle Marker

Come & Go Baby Shower for Marci (Cramer) Cooper

Wedding: October 5, 2013

Sunday, September 22 1:30 - 3:30 pm Clarion Public Library Registered at Target

70 Years Ago September 23, 1943 America’s first trophy captured after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese two-man suicide submarine, will visit Clarion on Sunday, Oct. 10, on it’s nationwide War Bond Tour for the U.S. Treasury department. The submarine is mounted on a tractor-trailer, 94 feet long and will be paraded through the streets. From Clarion it will be sent to Cedar Rapids for display.

W. D. Pardun fell 16 feet last week when the ladder on which he was standing gave way. He was painting on the second story of his house. Mr. Pardun was taken to Fort Dodge where x-rays showed that he has three broken ribs and a broken collar bone.

A small ad on the back page read as follows: “At first sign of a COLD use 666 tablets, salve, nose drops.”

Clarion Insurance and Realty Co. advertised three homes for rent: “six room semi-modern house, close in, south Clarion, $15.00; 3 room house, east Clarion, $15.00; 2 room house, $10.00.”

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melanoma cancer and passed away on August 14. She was a very loving wife, mother, aunt, daughter, sister, grandma.

The committee is still accepting donations please contact Dave Prescott 641-430-2481 or Kristy Prescott 641-430-9178.

Thanks so much!

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My sincere thanks to everyone who was so kind to me when I had heart surgery and since I got home.

Thank you to everyone who sent flowers and visited when I was in Mason City and after I got home.

For all the good food brought to me.

Special thanks to my kids and to Giff for their visits, calls, rides and support.

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Iowa Specialty Hospital Raising Funds for American Lung Association

AAUW New Board Members

The New Clarion Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) Board includes Florine Swanson as President and Nola Waddingham as President Elect. Those interested in furthering education and the advancement of women are invited to join in monthly programs on the fourth Monday of the month. AAUW members pictured are: (front row, left to right): Margaret Askelsen, Florine Swanson, and Sue Mechem; (back row): Nola Waddingham, Joan Voigts, Carolyn Bowman, and Betty Houser For more information call Florine at 515-852-4360.

Team “Breath Savers” to Participate in Fight for Air Walk Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department will be participating in the 2013 Fight for Air Walk in Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 28. Team “Breath Savers” will be joining other teams from across the state to raise funds for the American Lung Association.

Funds raised are used to help those who suffer from asthma, COPD, emphysema, and lung cancers. In addition, funds are used for research to help prevent such diseases and find cures.

If you would like to donate or become a member of Iowa Specialty Hospital’s team “Breath Savers”, please contact Jill Miller or Candice Middleton at 641-4445671. All donations and support are appreciated as they walk for those who can’t breathe on their own.

Sorenson celebrate 40th wedding anniversary September 29

Hiz Kidz Volunteer Meeting is on Sunday, September 22 The Clarion Hiz Kidz program is getting ready to begin its second year! Come to an Informational Meeting on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the Clarion Pizza Ranch to find out how you can be a part of

this faith-based program.

This meeting will provide information on how to become a Mentor, what other volunteer opportunities are available, and the Hiz Kidz program itself.

If you cannot attend the meeting but would still like to be a part of this wonderful program, please contact Alina DeCoster at 515-851-8654 or Joy Grandgeorge at 515-851-1805.”

WEEKEND 8:00pm Mass in Spanish at St. John in Clarion •Sunday, Sept. 22 8:00am Mass at St. John, 6:00pm Cluster Faith Formation Commission at St. Francis in Belmond •Wednesday, Sept. 25 6:30pm Religious Ed begins at St. John in Clarion •Thursday, Sept. 26 9:00am Sewing Circle at St. John in Clarion

Craig Carlson, Youth Minister 515-825-3754 •Sunday, Sept. 22 10:30 am – Worship

Larry and Linda Sorenson of Clarion were married Sept. 29, 1973, in Peoria, Ill. They will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a card shower.

Children of the couple are Eric Sorenson and Ryan and Candiann

Sorensen and Chloe, all of Des Moines.

Greetings may be sent to them at 314 7th Ave. NW, Clarion, IA 50525.

Church news CLARION AREA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 3rd. Ave. NE, Clarion Rev. Don Morrison 515-532-2845 •Thursday, Sept. 19 12:00noon Book Club in Fireside Room, 5:00pm Bear den Meeting •Sunday, Sept. 22 8:30am Traditional Service, 10:00am Sunday School, 11:00am Contemporary Service •Tuesday, Sept. 24 1:30 to 3:30pm Bible Study in Fireside Room •Wednesday, Sept. 25 8:30am Bike Ride – Meet at Prayer Garden – coffee following at Hardee’s, 5:00pm Webelos 2 Den, 6:00pm Praise Team practice, 6:308:00pm Youth Group •Thursday, Sept. 26 6:30pm Pack Meeting FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Rev. Ronald Nelson 515-532-3440 •Thursday, Sept. 19 9:00am Sew Day •Friday, Sept. 20 Deadline for articles for Oct. Newsletter •Sunday, Sept. 22 9:30am Sunday School, 10:00am Fellowship, 10:45am Worship Service •Tuesday, Sept. 24 1:00pm Pastors’ text study in Jewell •Wednesday, Sept. 25 7:00pm Confirmation UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 •Sunday, Sept. 15 10:00am Sunday School at UPC, 10:15am Diaconate Board and Fellowship, 11:00am Worship •Monday, Sept. 16 10:00am Union Aid Planning Meeting, 5:30pm Trustees •Wednesday, Sept. 18 9:30am Bazaar Planning Meeting, 6:00pm Choir •Thursday, Sept. 19 10:00am Friendship Ministry at UPC CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 •Thursday, Sept. 19 9:30am Church Coffee Time at office, No SHINE •Saturday, Sept. 21 Mid-afternoon – Fanny and Maunday – Zimbabwe missionaries arrive, 6:00pm Adult Fellowship at Central Grill Sunday, Sept. 22 9:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Worship Service, 5:30pm Bible Bowl Practice at church office, 7:00pm IMPACT – (7th to 12th grade) Youth at Church Office •Monday, Sept. 23 5:00 to 8:00pm Pizza Ranch fundraiser – raising money for used car with/for Fanny and Martha •Tuesday, Sept. 24 6:00am Iron Men – New Men’s Prayer Group at church office, 12:00noon M & Ms at Hardees •Wednesday, Sept. 25 10:00am Church prayer time at Sandy Stephenson’s, 1:45pm Bible Bowl Practice at Church office, 4:30 to 5:30pm God’s Team (Boys Group 4th – 6th grades) at church, 6:00pm Begins Bible Study – James – at Church office ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Nils Hernandez, Pastor 515-532-3586 • Friday, Sept. 20 7:40am Rosary at St. John, 8:00am Mass at St. John •Saturday, Sept. 21 – HAITI COLLECTION

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 •Sunday, Sept. 22 9:00am Worship, 10:00am Sunday School •Monday, Sept. 23 Newsletter Cut-off •Tuesday, Sept. 24 Seminar in Waterloo •Wednesday, Sept. 25 6:00am Early Risers, 6:30pm Property Team Meeting THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Minister 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 or 532-6686 •Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:45 am - Worship Service free lunch following service •Tuesday 11:00 am - Prayer (Hiemstra’s) •Wednesday 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study THE DWELLING PLACE Pastor Kim Lee 912 Central Ave East 515-293-2822 •Saturdays 6:00pm Service • Sundays 10:00am Services • Wednesdays 7:00 pm Corporate Prayer

GOLDFIELD AREA UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 Oak Street, Goldfield Rev. Sara Hill, Pastor 515-825-3581 www.goldfieldupc.com goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net •Thursday, Sept. 19 No TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in and meeting, 6:30pm Support and Recovery group at Crossroads on Main Street •Sunday, Sept. 22 9:15am Sunday school for all ages, 9:45am Choir practice in east basement, 10:30am Worship Service, 11:30am Fellowship coffee •Wednesday, Sept. 25 4:00pm After-School Story-Time with Renee from Eagle Grove Library in East Room, 6:00pm Suppers On – a free meal for the community. Take out and deliveries in Goldfield available.

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

HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-3660 Friday, Sept. 20 9:30am Revelation Bible Study at Samuel •Sunday, Sept. 22 9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship with Communion •Wednesday, Sept. 25 9:00am Prayer Hour, 5:30pm Confirmation at Samuel 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

ROWAN AREA UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Pastor Nancy Hofmeister 811 Pesch Box 38, Rowan •Thursday, Sept. 19 2:00pm Women’s Group •Sunday, Sept. 22 9:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Worship Service, 11:00am Rowan Lion’s Chicken BBQ, 12:00noon Rowan Historical Society Downtown Barber Shop IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Jct. Highway 69 & 3 Pastor Mark Peterson

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

DOWS AREA ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages including adults; 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available; 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with childcare available • Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry 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, Sept. 21 6:30am Men’s Bible Study at Rick’s •Sunday, Sept. 22 9:00am Worship, 10:00am Sunday School and Coffee to Grotto •Wednesday, Sept. 25 1:00pm FLCW Workshop, 5:00pm Confirmation

UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN Dows / Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sundays 8:45a.m. - Alexander Methodist Worship; 9:00a.m. - Dows Sunday School; 10:00a.m. Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church on first two Sundays each month and at United Methodist Church on remaining Sundays • Thursdays 9 a.m. - Presbyterian Women FIRST REFORMED 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Phillip Arnold • Sundays 8:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School in the Sunshine Room; 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School; 6:30 p.m. - HS Youth Group Meeting; 7 p.m. - Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ • Wednesdays 4:00p.m. - Catechism, Grades 1-8; 7:00p.m.

- High School IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Pastor Lindsey Braun • Sunday 9:30am - Worship •Monday 7:00pm - Pastor Lindsey back from vacation 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, Sept. 21 MAC Fit fitness group for women of all ages and stages of fitness. MAC Fit is fitness for body, mind and soul.

• Sunday, Sept. 22 9:00am Sunday School for all ages, 10:00am Worship service •Tuesday, Sept. 24 6:00am Men’s Bible Study at MAC •Wednesday, Sept. 25 6:00pm Pizza Supper, 6:30pm Awana for kids 3 years old through 6th grade, MAC youth for 6-8 grade students, Men’s Bible Study, Women’s Bible Study, “Essentials of Discipline” Parenting class taught by Pastor Ron Lotz, 7:00pm Solid Rock Inc. for Senior High students NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastor Dave Bernhardt • Sunday 10:00am - Coffee, 10:30am - Joint Worship Service

50th Anniversary Card Shower

Jeff, Brian & Troy Thompson & families would like to honor their parents

MARVIN & JANET THOMPSON with a card shower on Sept.

28. Cards may be sent to: 412 S. Smith Rd., Renwick, IA 50577

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Girls 8-12,Wednesday, boys 3-4T, 8-12,September double stroller,25 TVs 19”, 27” & 32”, hutch, glider rocker, recliner, 2 pc. bedroom set, 26” Serving 11 - 1:30 golf p.m.

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Childcare Openings

Registered provider and mother of 4 has openings for in-home childcare. Hours: 7:45 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri., excellent references, First Aid/CPR Food program participant, so no extra Fanny Certified. & Martha Nyamutora cost for meals.

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Loux Farm named Century Farm By: Clae Goater In 1910, Henry A. Kuhn purchased 280 acres of land southwest of Clarion at a cost of $17,500. Over 100 years later, that land is still in the family, owned

by Kuhn’s grandchildren: Ken, Sharon, and Bob Loux. This year, the Loux Farm was named a Century Farm by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Ken came all the way from Georgia to attend the ceremony.

“I’m proud to be one of the few farms in the state to get this designation. My grandfather bought it. I know that my brother, sister and I are all really proud to still keep working it for him,” said Bob. Kuhn was originally born in Pennsylvania, before migrating to Iowa.

“We looked up his death certificate to see where he was born,” Bob said. “All it said was ‘Somewhere, Penn.’”

Before buying land near Clarion, Kuhn had been working someone else’s land in Lincoln Township. He also had a plot of land in Webster County.

“Back then, (280 acres) was a lot of land. He must have been doing well,” Bob said.

After Kuhn passed away, he left his land to his three children.

Bob’s mother Laura Kuhn and Bob’s aunt Sadie Kuhn took ownership of the farm, after Bob’s uncle sold his share to them. In the late 60’s or early 70’s, Laura and Sadie bought another 120 acres of farmland. After Laura and Sadie passed away, they left an undivided share of the farm

Iowa Barn Foundation’s 2013 All-State Barn Tour

Historic restored barns, throughout Iowa, will be opened to the public during the Iowa Barn Foundation’s free, self-guided, allstate barn tour Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29, from 8:30 a.m.

until 5:30 p.m.

Most barns on tour have been restored with matching grants from the Iowa Barn Foundation. Other property owners received awards of distinction from the foundation for restorations they undertook themselves.

Go to iowabarnfoundation.org to find barns in your area.

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for Bob’s father Elmer. Bob took over around 1988.

“In the late 80’s, around 1988, my dad decided to retire from the farming, so then I was going to take over a bigger portion of the farming,” Bob said. “At that time, I was in the Iowa National Guard … I decided I couldn’t do both well … so I retired from the guard.”

Bob has a strong personal connection to his family farm.

“When I was a kid growing up on the farm, dad was a 4-H softball manager. Every township had a 4-H softball team. Dayton Township’s team, we practiced at the (farm.)

That would be 60 years ago,” Bob said. “We still have home plate there.

I met one of the people I played with … I told him I still had home plate, and he had to stop and see it.”

Still, even after 103 years, there is still room for firsts on the Loux Farm.

“We had about 60 acres that had always been permanent pasture. We broke that up two years ago. When I started tilling the ground, the first time anyone had done it,” Bob said.

“Then you tear up the soil, the new ground, that no one had ever farmed

before. I thought it was kind of neat.

I was the first one to plant beans in it. Now this year, I’ll be the first one to plant corn in it. “ Bob hopes that the farm will stay in the family for generations to come.

“Everyone asks me, since I’m 71, how long I’m going to farm. I always answer ‘As long as God lets me,’” Bob said. “I will never sell it, because it’s God’s green earth.

We’ve had it for 103 years now, and I’d like for (the family) to own it for another 103 years, but gets more difficult. Right now, it’s divided three ways (between Sharon, Ken, and I).

(Sharon, Ken, and I) have eight kids.

It gets thinner and thinner.”

Current prices for cropland might make selling the land seem attractive, but Bob argues that being a landowner holds a lot of value on its own.

“I hope my family, somehow, someway, keeps it together. These farm values are really high,” Bob said. “It’s pretty enticing to sell land, but I always tell people ‘You’re never going to get more land. What we’ve got is what we’ve got. You’ll always have income from land. If

times are tough, someone is still going to want to farm it. If you sell the farm, you get you’re money, and you’re going to spend it for the most part. “ The future, as always, is uncertain, but Bob is happy to share a Century Farm with his siblings and their spouses. Right now,

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MARKETING/FOUNDATION ASSISTANT: Full-time position in Clarion. Hours are primarily Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. but will require flexibility. Duties include but not limited to: direct support for marketing and foundation departments, special projects and other duties as assigned. Requirements: ability to multi-task, attention to detail, confidentiality, bookkeeping, creativity & computer knowledge. Will be required to work in all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

RN, LPN or CMA: Full-time position in Belmond. Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. but will require flexibility and includes a Saturday morning rotation every 4-5 weeks. This is a float position that will be required to work with all providers in the Family Practice Clinic.

Requires current license in the State of Iowa as a RN, LPN or CMA. Will be required to work in all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

RN, LPN or CMA: Full-time day shift position in Clarion. Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. but will require flexibility and includes a Saturday morning rotation every 4-5 weeks.

This position will work with a provider in the Clarion Family Practice Clinic who has full scope (newborn to nursing home). Requires current license in the State of Iowa as a RN, LPN or CMA. Will be required to work at all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

Positions offer outstanding wages & fringe benefits. Please stop by and pick up an application, apply on-line at www.iowaspecialtyhospital.com or contact the Human Resources Department at 515-602-9801 to receive an application by mail. All positions are subject to criminal/dependent adult abuse background checks, pre-employment physical and drug testing.

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Laborers-$12.00 Carpenters—$17.00 Iron Workers—$17.00 Certified Welders—$17.00 Concrete Finishers— $17.00 Certified Crane Operator— $25.00 Please apply in person only with Gleeson Superintendent Jacob Gookin at the jobsite trailer located at: 1260 US 18 Britt, IA 50423 PRIOR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Must be able to pass pre-employment physical 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

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Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. will be accepting applications for the following positions beginning August 12th:

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Community Pharmacy

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CONSTRUCTION HELP NEEDED

MARTIN STORAGE UNITS

BURTON E. TRACY & CO. P.C. Certified Public Accountant 902 Central Ave. E. • Clarion Phone: 515-532-6681 Fax: 515-532-2405

If you cannot attend the fair please call 641-423-1830 for other ways to apply.

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Bob is looking for a good way to commemorate his family’s 103rd year working the land.

“A lot of people put out a big rock or a stone when they’re a Century Farm,” Bob said. “I’m hoping to find a plow or piece of equipment from around 1900 to put out there.”

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Estlund Heating and Air Conditioning

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• Lennox Dealer • Quality Service • Geo-Thermal

Service on refrigerators, freezers & air conditioners.

Mike Vodraska Commercial Clarion • Ph. 515-532-3562

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE CALL 515-532-2871 Dr. Snively & Gildner, P.C. Optometrists

Medicare/Medicaid Accepted Open Mon. - Tues. 8-6 Wed.-Thurs. 8-5 Belmond Clarion Friday 8-Noon 444-3380 532-3630

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Now Hiring Christensen Farms is hiring

Animal Care Workers in various locations in Iowa.

Competitive wage and advancement opportunities Excellent benefit package Full Time - Day Hours No experience required.

Apply online at www.christensenfarms.com Equal Opportunity Employer

Help Wanted Farm Manager Centrum Valley Farms is hiring a Farm Manager for its layer sites.

Candidate will be responsible for overseeing production and farm management. This position works directly with the production staff in producing and maintaining healthy birds and eggs. This position also requires verification of food, water, temperature, alarm systems, and molt schedule. We are looking for an individual with at least 2 years of poultry complex management, poultry husbandry background, self-starter, organized, and with great communication skills. This is a high level; salaried position.

Logistics - Customer Service Support Centrum Valley Farms is hiring a Logistics-Customer Service Support position for our fast-paced Galt Sales Office. We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter, organized, great customer service with inventory and inside sales experience. Candidate must have extensive experience using MS office software. Bilingual preferred.

College Degree preferred.

Please send resume to: Centrum Valley Farms P. O. Box 538, Clarion, IA 50525

Team Effort, Inc. a leader in licensed golf accessories is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions.

Successful applicants will be aggressive and has a strong work ethic with attention to detail. The following full-time position includes Health Insurance, 401K Plan and PTO Benefits. Please pick up an application or send your resume to Team Effort, Inc. 120 9th St. SW, Clarion, IA 50525.

Product Developer & Design This position will assist management in the golf accessories product development department. The candidate will be able to use advanced design skills to create original, innovative concepts and designs that meet the needs of the team and consumer, prepare two-dimensional design rendering into a three-dimensional sample, review incoming design requests, monitor work to ensure consistency with brand guidelines and design various company marketing tools. Experience with design software is preferred.

Screen Printing/Embroidery/Warehouse This position is responsible to prepare screens, set up, use and maintain the manual and automatic screen-printer machines to print towels and umbrellas.

This position will assist in the embroidery department too. This position will also assist management to ensure all products are properly prepared and assembled, tracking of out- going of finished goods, final quality control and finalizing shipment. The job will include lifting.

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.

Must pass D.O.T. Physical, drug test. Send Resume to: 211 East Broadway, Eagle Grove, IA 50533.

Now Hiring • LPN or RN Full-time, 2-10 p.m. shift We strive to provide the best possible work environment for our staff. Apply in person or contact Tracy Quinones, tquinones@abccorp.com

Heating and Cooling Technician Centrum Valley Farms is seeking a full-time Heating and Cooling Technician. Position Responsibilities include maintain, service and repair all types of heating and cooling systems, including chillers, and boilers. Perform diagnostic troubleshooting of systems to ensure minimum downtime.

Minimum requirements • Valid Iowa State driver’s license • 1+ years’ experience with commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning operation, maintenance and repair.

• Universal refrigerant license • Self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision • Be able to work Monday to Friday, some weekends required Please send resume and cover letter to: Centrum Valley Farms PO Box 538 Clarion, Iowa 50525 Attn. Human Resource

ABCM Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PERFECT JOB = working in a positive team environment, being engaged and passionate about what you do, and having fun while you do it. If these are qualities you are looking for in a job then look no further than Hagie Manufacturing Company.

Centrum Valley Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

NOW HIRING—2nd shift welders, Painters, & Fabrication along with 1st shift Assembly positions Visit hagiecareers.com to view all openings Hagie Manufacturing Company 721 Central Ave. West Clarion, Iowa 50525 515-532-2861 Email: csherwood@hagie.com

Titan Machinery, Inc., a CNH agricultural and construction equipment dealer with 106 locations operating in North America, has an IMMEDIATE opening at its WILLIAMS, IA store location for a

PARTS COUNTER PERSON Parts sales experience and agricultural equipment knowledge preferred.

Excellent computer & customer service skills preferred. Responsible for inventory management, increasing parts sales, filling parts orders via phone and walk-in customers, as well as internal shop. Titan Machinery provides excellent benefits and competitive compensation packages. Great work environment and location to live!

Titan Machinery is a drug free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug testing. EEO EMPLOYER.

APPLY ONLINE www.titanmachinery.com

Direct Inquiries to: Titan Machinery, HR 644 East Beaton Drive West Fargo, ND 58078-2648 701-356-0130

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: Antique 1940’s tall oak chest of 5 drawers, bottom drawer is cedar $200/OBO. Clean pillow top World Class Beauty Rest Pocket Coil Springs queen bed, frame included $200. Call 532-3042 38pd

FOR RENT

FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment, all utilities furnished. Call Betty: 515-825-8007. tfc FOR RENT: 4 bedroom apartment, 2 bath, no pets. Call Betty: 515-8258007 tfc

FOR SALE

WANTED

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

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

Call Don Schroeder at 515-6023902. tfn

FOR SALE: 1994 Lincoln Continental Executive Series. white exterior, blue leather interior, 85,533 miles, 3.8 liter engine, runs great, excellent tires, new Interstate battery, now reduced to $3,500. Contact: David Ackerman at (515) 5326982 or (563) 580-1407

HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED TRAILER MECHANIC: Oberg Freight Company is seeking an experienced trailer mechanic. We offer top pay and an excellent benefits package. Qualified individuals may contact: Rick at 515-955-3592 ext. 2 or recruiting@obergfreight. com 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.

IndustrIal ElEctrIcIan Experience with single and three phase electrical power, great electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and repair electrical circuits, variable frequency drives, servo motors and drives, and basic PLC programming. The successful candidate will work Mon-Fri 8-5 and be available for on call.

MaIntEnancE tEchnIcIan Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and systems. Must have some experience in plumbing, welding, and general equipment repair with high troubleshooting skills, and be available to share on call for nights and weekends. A minimum of 2 years experience working in some mechanical field is required.

Send resume to Clarion Packaging, LLC, PO Box 582, Clarion IA 50525, or email to cplmanager@goldfieldaccess.net or fax to (515)602-6775.

Career OppOrtunity Maxyield Cooperative / Ge-MaX nutrients LLC applicator/Operations assistant MaxYield Cooperative, a client focused agricultural cooperative in North Central Iowa, has an immediate opening for a full time Applicator/Operations Assistant for our Eastern region. Position will seasonally apply bulk dry animal nutrients, fertilizers and farmchemicals to client’s fields, maintain equipment, perform minor repairs, operate equipment safely and efficiently and assist Operations when needed. Position requires strong mechanical skills and attention to detail. Must have or be able to obtain a CDL with HazMat. Application experience is preferred. Must be team oriented. Position offers competitive wages & benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k), pension plan plus PTO. Position open until filled. Send resumes to Diane Streit, Human Resources Director, MaxYield Cooperative, dstreit@maxyieldcooperative.com. Online applications available at www.maxyieldcooperative.com. Employment contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen.

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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.

Seeking to fill the position for a part-time Retail Wireless Consultant, assisting prospective and current customers in the decision of the correct cellular phone and calling plan. The associate will be trained to be experienced in programming the cell phone and explaining the features to each customer, along with a complete understanding of the cell phone calling plans. The individual must be computer literate. We will train the right person who will work with our other associates in Humboldt, Eagle Grove and Clarion. Some travel required.

We are looking for someone who is fluent in Spanish. One year selling experience helpful.

The individual should be self-motivated, honest, punctual, and a people-person. We pay an hourly rate, plus commission.

Send resume with credible references to Cellular Connect , US Cellular Agent PO Box 456 Iowa Falls, IA 50126

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!

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

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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Farm Safety reminds us to continue to keep our farms safe with these important and helpful safety tips.

• Have another person present when loading or unloading hay or equipment.

• Never permit smoking in barns or near any flammable materials.

• Avoid breathing harmful fumes or vapors.

• Fuel should never be stored inside a building.

• Remove junk piles and store raw materials safely.

• Equip farm buildings with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

• Establish an emergency water supply of at least 2,500 gallons.

• New hay should be checked frequently for possible heating.

• Make sure that all hay is properly dried before putting it in the barn.

• Uncovered hay stored outdoors should be formed into tight stacks to resist penetration by rain.

This page is proudly sponsored by the following business: Dr. Pamela K. Kelch DDS PC

Iowa Specialty Hospital

515-532-3343

Clarion – 866-426-4188 Belmond – 866-643-2622

Heartland Museum and Clarion Historical Society

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515-532-3793

Wright County Land Title 515-532-2259

To learn how to get your business added to this list, please contact Frankie or Jennifer at 515-532-2871

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Wright County farmers - maximizing results and minimizing loss using cover crops

by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Iowa is just one of several states who have committed to the adaptation of nutrient management, and Wright County farmers are getting on board. New conservation practices, like cover crops and strip tillage, are being introduced as ways to save nitrates from running into the Iowa Watersheds of the Boone and N. Raccoon Rivers.

These conservation methods were discussed and featured during a Field Day held at the Arliss Nielsen Farm in Woolstock and the Larry Haren Farm in Webster City on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The event was put on by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in partnership with such sponsors as Coca-Cola, Iowa Soybean Association, The Nature Conservancy, Cargill, Iowa State Extension, Sand County Foundation, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Ecosystems Service Exchange, DuPont Pioneer, World Wildlife Fund, Practical Farmers of Iowa, and Iowa Learning Farms.

“The number of farmers in Wright County who do cover crops (as a means of conservation) is increasing,” said Bruce Voigts, project coordinator of the MRBI

(Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative).

Field Day demonstrations provided farmers the opportunity to see firsthand how cover crop farming is done; from how the plane sows the seeds to talking to farmers who have already used these conservation practices.

“We’re just trying to give farmers options…we would just like them to try 50 acres (using cover crops) and see what happens,” said Voigts.

In 2010, according to Voigts, cover crops were virtually nonexistent in Wright County. By 2012, Wright County had 3,000 acres of cover crop fields. The goal is to eventually see no “black deserts,” which Voigts describes as black empty ground.

“It’s farmer talking to farmer that really sells it (cover crops), Voigts said.

In just the last few months there have been more than 100,000 new cover crop acres planted across Iowa, according to Voigts. He is hoping that number grows even higher after farmers saw just how beneficial it can be to them and their

land during the Field Day. There are literally dozens of varieties of cover crops that farmers can chose from to hold soil and nutrients in place, preventing nitrates from leaving the farm through drainage tile and into the stream.

Voigts said that a popular choice in Wright County has been winter rye. The grass roots are good for soil health because there are a lot of microbes which equals better crops and better soil quality. It is the roots that suck up the nitrogen, eventually recycling them back to the ground instead of letting them be blown or washed away.

Those farmers not using cover

crops or limited tillage practices lose nitrogen, which eventually ends up in the Boone River (the Boone River Watershed is 85 percent agricultural), where it runs to Des Moines, where they have to purify the water of nitrates before drinking, before it heads to the Gulf of Mexico and causes a dead zone. Not only will cover crops and limited tillage help correct this problem, it will also help farmers keep more money in their pockets because their soil is healthier, producing higher yields.

Tim Smith of Eagle Grove can attest to the benefits of cover crop farming. He told Voigts that he’s been farming for years and thought

Jim Gillespie of IDALS explains in detail to the farmers about new conservation practices. Photo by Matt Voigts

he was doing alright until he heard about the cover crop program.

“If farmers think ‘I’m doing okay…they need to realize things are always changing for the better and they need to consider their options,” Voigts said. “Our goal is a 45 percent reduction of nitrates getting in the stream. Cover crops alone will reduce that by 31 percent.

Limited tillage will reduce nutrients (phosphorus) by 33 percent.”

Voigts said that planting cover crops costs the farmer between $30 and $40 per acre. The NRCS will pay a minimum of $25 of that (and more depending on farm location), providing financial incentives to get more farmers improving their conservation practices.

To learn more, visit: www. nature.org/iowa or call 515-5322165.

Iowa State University was one of the proud sponsors of the Field Day held near Eagle Grove on Aug. 27. Photo by Matt Voigts

Torkelson helps work on concession stand at Lion’s Park

Mark Torkelson of Torkelson Construction, Eagle Grove, joins members of Clarion Lions Club for a meal at Pizza Ranch after spending an evening working on the concession stand at Lions Park. Mark donated his time and resources to help the Lions cover the roof of the concession stand with tin siding. The siding had previously been salvaged from the Urness building. Lions members helping were (front row, left to right): Norm Carlson, De Wayne Knoshaug, Mark Torkelson, Ralph Borel, Leroy Jensen, John Koenig; (back row): Steve Burkheimer, Jerry Wier, Jerry Boyington, Dennis Bowman, Larry Bobst. Not pictured; Bud Young. (Submitted Photo)

Welcome Tim Simplot, M.D., M.S., & Simon Wright, M.D., Ph.D., to Iowa Specialty Hospital Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

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What would you do if…

Wright County third graders learn about safety

Luke Brownell (left) watches closely as Ron Retleff of Farm Bureau shows him and his classmates what could happen if you play inside a corn or bean wagon. Shifting kernels could pull you underneath and suffocate you. Photo by Kim Demory

by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Do you know what to do if smoke is filling your house? Do you need a fire extinguisher on your boat? What is the proper way to wash your hands? What’s the first thing you should always do before you dig a hole? Is it a good idea to play in wagons filled with corn or soybeans during harvest season?

Ask a Wright County third grader any of these questions and they’ll likely be able to tell you the answer. They learned about these and many more safety tips during the Safety Day Camp held at the Eagle Grove fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 12. Wright County Farm Bureau and Wright County ISU Extension sponsored the sixth annual event.

Nearly 200 third grade students from across Wright County spent the better part of their school day learning about safety around their home, farm, and community. Some topics were most likely a reminder from things mom and dad had already told them, but other things were not such common knowledge - does the law require you to carry a fire extinguisher on your boat?

According to the new Wright County Naturalist, Jake Schaben, the answer is “no” unless you are carrying something flammable (like gasoline) on board.

Students traveled around the fairgrounds learning about eight different topics. They included: first aid, farm, electrical, lawn mower and water safety, smoke room and safe exit and weather alerts. They

also had the opportunity to do some hands-on activities with the Eagle Grove ambulance and the Clarion Fire Department.

Each student also had the opportunity to call 9-1-1 and answer questions they would be asked in case of a real emergency. One common response that was noticed is that some of the children were not familiar with how to work a land line phone. They are used to cell phones.

Even if you don’t have a land line phone in your home, children should be familiar with how to use them should the need ever present itself.

Each child also went home with a free first aid kit made possible by a grant from the Wright County Charitable Foundation.

Wright County Farm Bureau provided lunch and a T-shirt for each student as well.

The day was also made possible by the generous support of the following businesses: Corn LP, First Citizens National Bank (Clarion), Hagie Manufacturing Company, Iowa Specialty Hospital—Belmond, Iowa Specialty Hospital—Clarion, Max Yield Cooperative, Monsanto Company and North Central Cooperative.

If you have a third grade child, or you know one, ask them to share with you in detail what they learned about safety this past week. They just might be able to teach you a thing or two.

Galaxy Banse and Blake Morris are all smiles after the Safety And Fire Education (SAFE) course. Photo by Kim Demory

Members of the Clarion Fire Department were on hand to talk with students about fire safety. This group of Clarion third graders watched and listened carefully as the firemen explained the equipment and proper safety procedures. Photo by Kim Demory

Kaleb Ling practices calling 9-1-1, answering questions that would be asked if this were a real-life emergency. Photo by Kim Demory

Dylan Flurer practices his Stop, Drop, and Roll techniques after climbing out the window of a building filled with smoke simulator.

Photo by Kim Demory

Tristan Fletcher carefully climbs out the smoke simulator house before practicing the Stop, Drop, and Roll method and then calling 9-1-1 for help. Photo by Kim Demory

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Thursday, September 19, 2013 • The Wright County Monitor Page 13

Rock-A-Thon held at Meadows

The Meadows Assisted Living held a rock-a-thon on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The event raised around $1,500 for the Meadows Assisted Living. Front row, left to right: Helen Hilpipre, Tammy Elston, Sylvia Douglas, Stacey Cayler, and Bess Ritter. Back row, left to right: Annette Snyder, Sue Wanken, Doreene Moen, and Mary Goemaat.

The Farm Bureau and Shanee Tate showed the Grand Champion steer. The Farm Bureau purchased the steer that Shanee raised and they took top honors at the show. The steer was then sold in the auction with the proceeds going to support the Ronald McDonald Houses in Iowa. Shanee is a sophomore at Clarion Goldfield High School. Pictured in the photo from left to right: Stacy Tate, Colton Tate, Travis Tate and Shanee Tate.

4-H’er Home Improvement Exhibits Judged at the Iowa State Fair

Governor’s Charity Steer Show Raises $185,338

Wright County 4-H’ers put together some of the 400 home improvement entries judged in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

“4-H’ers can learn to master several skills through the home improvement projects. They need to set their goals early in the year and map out a way to accomplish those goals,” said Allison Lyons, OA. “Counties send many beautiful displays of skill mastery in home improvement,” said Mitchell Hoyer, program specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development and 4-H Exhibits Building Superintendent.

“Tables, hutches, benches and quilts are just a few. Members must apply design elements to their decisions, considering how an item coordinates in color, shape, texture and line.

4-H’ers receives placing’s on their exhibits based on how well they meet their goals and on the evaluation standards set for a particular item.”

Wright County exhibitors follow: Hannah Demory of Eagle Grove: Home Improvement: Old barn window; with pictures - Red Gabby Hackley of Clarion: Home Improvement: ISU display box bedroom redo - Blue

Ashlyn Mayo of Belmond: H o m e Improvement:Refinished Antique sewing machine - Red Ashley Watne of Clarion: Home Improvement: Refinished head and footboard - Red Lilian Swanson of Galt: Home improvement: Refinished five drawer dresser - Blue “We are very proud of the personal accomplishments of 4-H participants in this project area and the educational learning experiences

and life skills they gain,” said LuAnn Johansen, Assistant Director of ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development.

For more 4-H information, contact Wright County ISU Extension office at 515-532-3453.

Records were broken as the 31st annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show raised $185,338, the

Wright County 4-H’er(s) Exhibit Livestock During Second Week of Iowa State Fair Wright County 4-H youth showed livestock during the second week of the Iowa State Fair.

“Youth gain so many positive skills by exhibiting livestock,” Mike Anderson, 4-H agriculture superintendent said.

“The dedication, responsibility, decision-making and leadership they develop can prepare them for careers that use these skills.”

Wright County exhibitors placed as follows: Breeding Beef Luke Worden Belmond Maintainer Blue Market Beef Jake Brandt Clarion Shorthorn Steers Purple Kanawha Crossbred Steers Purple Ashley Wicks Poultry Treyor Jackson Clarion American Cock Blue Treyor Jackson Clarion Bantams Feather Legged Cock Blue Treyor Jackson Clarion Bantams Feather Legged Cock Blue Treyor Jackson Clarion Bantams Feather Legged Cock Blue Treyor Jackson Clarion Bantams Feather Legged Cock Purple Treyor Jackson Clarion Bantams Feather Legged Hen Blue Treyor Jackson Clarion Bantams Feather Legged Hen Blue Breeding Swine Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Commercial Gilts Purple Swine Market Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Med. Wt. Market Barrows Blue Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Med. Wt. Market Gilts Blue Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Lt. Wt. Market Gilts Blue Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Lt. Wt. Market Barrows Purple Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Chester White Market Hogs Blue Matthew Jacobsen Dows Lt. Wt. Market Gilts Purple

Champion Lightweight Gilt Matthew Jacobsen Dows Med. Wt. Market Barrows Purple Matthew Jacobsen Dows Med. Wt. Market Barrows Purple Celeste Swanson Galt Med. Wt. Market Gilts Blue Celeste Swanson Galt Med. Wt. Market Gilts Blue Celeste Swanson Galt Lt. Wt. Market Gilts Blue Lilian Swanson Galt Med. Wt. Market Barrows Blue Lilian Swanson Galt Lt. Wt. Market Barrows Blue Lilian Swanson Galt Lt. Wt. Market Barrows Blue Lilian Swanson Galt Med. Wt. Market Barrows Blue Rabbit Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Senior Buck Fancy Blue Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Senior Doe Fancy Blue Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Rabbit Meat Pen Purple Second place meat pen Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Single Fryer Blue Jarika Eisentrager Goldfield Rabbit Roaster Red Maya Jackson Clarion Senior Buck Fancy Blue Maya Jackson Clarion Senior Doe Fancy Blue Maya Jackson Clarion Junior Buck Fancy Blue Maya Jackson Clarion Rabbit Intermediate Showmanship Purple Maya Jackson Clarion Senior Doe Fancy Blue Sarah Seaba Goldfield Senior Doe Fancy Purple

Best Opposite Sex Jersey Wooly Goldfield A.R.B.A Breed(s) Purple Sarah Seaba Sarah Seaba Goldfield Rabbit Junior Showmanship Red

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highest selling auction to date, for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa. The money raised through the auction will benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City. All of the houses are located near hospitals and provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children. The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association sponsor the annual steer show and auction. Governor Terry Branstad hosted the 2013 event held on August 10, 2013 in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion at the Iowa State Fair.

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4-H Exhibitors Place at the Iowa State Fair Wright County 4-H’ers assembled some of the more than 400 personal development entries judged in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

“It is an honor to have an item selected to exhibit at the state fair,” said Jessica Norman, CYC. “This 4-H’er has demonstrated outstanding learning in leadership, citizenship, communication and other topics related to individual goals set by the members.”

“All 4-H members and clubs are expected to undertake citizenship projects, so it’s no surprise that several outstanding exhibits come to fair,” said Mitchell Hoyer, program specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development and 4-H Exhibits Building Superintendent.

“Youth show examples of growth in generosity, self-esteem and leadership skills in their displays.”

“4-H’ers set goals for themselves and receive placing’s based on how well they have met their goals and on the evaluation standards established for that particular item,” Hoyer said.

Wright County exhibitor follows: Cole Lindaman of Clarion: Digital Storytelling: Lego Short Story Detination - Blue “We are very proud of the personal accomplishments of 4-H participants in this project area and the educational learning experiences they gain,” said LuAnn Johansen, Assistant Director of ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development.

For more 4-H information, contact Wright County ISU Extension office at 515-532-3453.

Wright County 4-H’ers put together some of more than 40 leadership projects judged in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

4-H’ers learn about the process of leadership through activities at home, in clubs, in youth groups, school and the community.

“Leadership projects allow 4-H’ers to develop their own leadership potential,” said Mitchell Hoyer, program specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development and 4-H Exhibits Building Superintendent.

“4-H members gain valuable experiences through working with

adults in their own community to plan and organize their project.”

Wright County exhibitors follow: Sarah Wilson of Eagle Grove: Leadership: Poster “Dolls for Hati” Blue “These 4-H’ers have worked diligently to help improve communities,” said said LuAnn Johansen, Assistant Director of ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. “We are very proud of their efforts.”

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Humboldt defeats Cowgirls in three sets Three players with perfect serving

By Les Houser The Clarion-Goldfield varsity volleyball team entered a tough place to win last Thursday night in suffering a three-set loss at Humboldt. Scores were 25-20, 2624, 25-18.

The Cowgirls looked good early in set one, with Celeste Swanson serving up a run to keep them within striking distance. With Hope Polzin then serving, they made a 19-16 followed by Celeste making a smash over the net from the left side for 19-17. A Humboldt hit out brought the Cowgirls within a point, only to be called for four hits giving the Wildcats the ball. An out of bounds on C-G made it 21-19 Humboldt, with a hit long by the Cowgirls making it 22-19. A tap over by Maddie Disney made it 22-20, but a side out gave Humboldt another point. The Cowgirls then failed to return serve, making set point for the Wildcats. Another failed return then won the first set for Humboldt.

Following a Wildcat timeout in set two, Humboldt found an open spot on the Cowgirl side to make it 20-18 in favor of C-G. Following a Cowgirl

point, a serve into the net gave the ball back to Humboldt. Hannah TerHark stepped up and executed a kill from the left side for a 22-19 C-G advantage. The Wildcats then gained another point, followed by a Lili Swanson tap over at the net to keep C-G in control at 23-20 as the Wildcats coach Rasmussen called a timeout.

A Celeste Swanson kill from her left side spot gave the Cowgirls set point at 24-20. They were showing determination to get this one and tie the match, but they would not score again in the set. Three straight Wildcat points forced coach TerHark to call a timeout to regroup, but a serve not returned by the Cowgirls tied it at 24-24. The Wildcats dropped it inside the Cowgirls backline for a one-point lead, and took the next serve to go up 2-0 in the match.

The Cowgirls fought hard to stay in set three, with a ball hit long by the Wildcats pulling them to within three at 21-18 Humboldt. That was as close as they would get as the Wildcats reeled off the final four points to take the match.

The Cowgirls served at just under 95 percent for the night, with three players having perfect nights at the serve line. Celeste was 17 of 17 with four aces, Polzin 14 of 14 with one ace and Disney 7 of 7 with one ace.

Mara Warnke was 8 of 9, Kaylee Smith 6 of 7 with one ace and Jenalee Hinkle 4 of 5.

Hinkle finished with 27 assists as setter. Celeste and Lili Swanson both had seven kills each, followed by Hannah and Sydney TerHark each with five. Disney totaled four and Hinkle added one successful spike.

The team totaled 40 digs, with Polzin hitting double digits with 13 from her libero spot. Hinkle had eight, while Celeste made six saves of the ball. Warnke added four, Smith three, Disney and Shelby Engh two each and Hannah and Sydney one apiece.

Hannah registered two solo blocks and Lili one, while Hannah also had two block assists. Celeste and Lili each chipped in one assist above the net.

Celeste Swanson goes up strong for a point attempt against the Wildcats. The junior had seven kills on the Sydney TerHark makes a kill attempt against night, and also managed six digs and a block assist. She Humboldt. The freshman registered five kills and led the team from the serving line, going a perfect 17 one dig in the three-set loss to the Wildcats. At of 17 with four big ace serves added in. At the Lynx Webster City last Saturday, she totaled 17 kills for Invitational, she was 30 of 34 with two aces and tallied 38 kills for the day. the day.

JV volleyball team opens season with wins

Maddie Disney makes this nice tap of the ball to return it into the Wildcats court in the match at Humboldt. The Cowgirls fought hard in the second set, and then tried to hang on in the third to force another set before dropping the match in three straight. The sophomore tallied four kills and two digs, along with going a perfect 7 of 7 with one ace in serving. She enjoyed a great tournament at Webster City, making eight aces in 36 successful serves along with 21 total kills.

Cowgirl sophomore Kaylee Smith has been getting some recent minutes for the varsity, and makes this nice serve-receive in the Thursday match at Humboldt.

She was 6 of 7 with an ace in serving, and added three digs to her final line. She was 25 of 28 with three aces on Saturday in Webster City.

The Clarion-Goldfield junior varsity volleyball team, coached

by Cara Odland, opened their 2013 season with three recent wins. On September 5, they defeated GarnerHayfield/Ventura in three sets in a match at Garner. Set scores were L21-11, W21-19, W15-11. “We came out slow, but fought back with great intensity,” said Odland.

On September 7, they played at a tournament hosted by Iowa FallsAlden. They lost to AplingtonParkersburg by scores of 21-19, 21-18, and were defeated in three sets by Grundy Center with scores of W21-19, L21-17, L15-12. They

finished with a win over the home Cadets by scores of 21-12, 21-17.

This past Thursday, September 12, they defeated the Wildcats at a match in Humboldt. Set scores were 21-18, 21-15.

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Cowgirls go 3-3 at Webster City tourney

By Les Houser The Clarion-Goldfield Cowgirl varsity had a good day last Saturday at the Lynx Invitational volleyball tournament in Webster City. They went 3-3 on the day, starting the morning with back-to-back wins and then later defeating Ogden.

They began the tournament with a win over Northeast Hamilton in three sets, with scores of W21-9, L22-20, W15-8. The team served at almost 86 percent, with Mara Warnke going 15 of 15 with four ace serves. Celeste Swanson only missed two serves in 13 with two aces, Hope Polzin was 6 of 6 with an ace and Sydney TerHark 3 of 3 with an ace. Celeste had nine kills with Maddie Disney contributing seven successful spikes of the ball. The team totaled 37 digs, with Polzin making 15 saves and Shelby Engh seven. Celeste and Sydney each had one solo block.

Next up was a win over Clarke, Osceola in two straight 21-11, 21-11.

Serving was at almost 93 percent, with Warnke 8 of 8 and an ace.

Kaylee Smith, Polzin and Disney all had a pair of ace serves each, and only missed three serves between them. Celeste and Disney each managed four kills, while Polzin contributed 13 digs to the 32 total in the match.

The Cowgirls dropped a match to Prairie Valley of Gowrie in three sets, with scores of L21-11, W23-21, L15-13. The team served at almost 94 percent, with Polzin 11 of 11 and Disney 10 of 11 with two aces.

Celeste and Warnke were both 7 of 7. Sydney made six kills in the attack mode, and Polzin had 15 digs to lead the back row play. The team tallied 52 digs as seven players added to that stat. Celeste had two solo blocks.

The team faced the host Lynx next, dropping that match in three sets by scores of L22-20, W21-14, L1510. Team serving was almost 91 percent, with Polzin 9 of 9 with two aces, Disney 7 of 7 with an ace and Engh 6 of 6. Celeste again helped the offensive attack with eight kills, and her and Maycie Rector contributed one solo block each. The team totaled 41 digs with Polzin in on 18 saves of the ball.

The red and black then bounced back for a win over Ogden in two straight 21-12, 21-13. The team served at just over 95 percent, with

Disney 11 of 11 with three aces.

Smith was 9 of 10 with an ace, while Polzin and Warnke were both 6 of 6.

Celeste had nine kills, while Polzin led in digs with 10 of the 40 total in the match.

They closed out the long day with a loss to Gilbert by set scores of 21-10, 21-12. The team served at almost 86 percent, with both Engh and Polzin going 4 of 4 with Hope getting an ace. Celeste had four kills on offense, while Polzin added 10 digs on defense. The team had 27 total digs.

“I thought we started the day out great, getting two wins right away,” said head coach Katrina TerHark.

“We should have been able to pull off the win against Prairie Valley, but we had another injury so thus another lineup change. Rilley RingFoss was a spark of us off the bench, but we weren’t able to pull off the win. We played Webster City very close and did some great things. I’m excited to play them at home during conference matches to see what our team is able to do then. We were able to play our game against Ogden and come out with a win. Gilbert is a good team and we just ran out of steam on the day.”

For the day, several Cowgirls had great serving totals. Polzin was 44 of 45 with six total aces, while Warnke was 44 of 46 with five aces. Smith

was 25 of 28 with three aces, Kapka 17 of 20 with one ace and Engh 22 of 26. Celeste was 30 of 34 with two aces and Disney 36 of 41 while making eight ace serves for the tournament.

Kapka set the ball for 64 assists, with Celeste taking advantage of those to make 38 successful kills.

Disney totaled 21, Sydney 17 and Ring-Foss eight kills. Polzin contributed 81 total digs, with Warnke in on 35, Celeste 26, Engh 21 and Kapka 16 saves of the ball.

Celeste totaled six solo blocks for the tournament.

“Overall, I felt the girls really played hard,” said coach TerHark.

“We played half the day with four of our starters on the bench. The starters who were playing, which were Celeste, Hope, Mara and Maddie, were very consistent for the day and did a great job of staying positive and leading their team. We had the opportunity to get a lot of girls playing time and I felt like we really played hard as a team. It’s not easy playing all day with different lineups, and playing girls who are not used to playing with each other.

I feel the girls responded positively and had a great day.”

The team is now 7-6 overall, and travels to the Forest City Tournament this Saturday then hosts Webster City next Tuesday.

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Clarion-Goldfield Cowboys play well, but still on short end of 28-19 score Outgain SCC in total yardage

By Les Houser It was going to be a tough task beating South Central Calhoun on their home field last Friday night, but certainly not impossible. The Clarion-Goldfield varsity gave it all they had but still didn’t quite have enough in a 28-19 road loss to the Titans.

“Whereas we generally played well in many aspects of the game, it is still a disappointing loss,” said head coach Paul Hansch. “I thought we played technically solid in the first half, but lacked emotion. In the second half, we showed a lot more enthusiasm which was reflected in our offensive production and the forcing of two turnovers in the second half.”

After both teams felt each other out a bit in the early going, the Titans drew first blood on a 32-yard touchdown pass at the 6:09 mark of the opening period. The PAT was good making it 7-0. With 7:07 left before halftime, the home team found the end zone again on a seven-yard touchdown

Clarion-Goldfield quarterback Trenton Sann runs to the outside for extra yardage in the first quarter of the Cowboys’ game against South Central Calhoun at Lake City Sept. 13. Photo by Doug Dornath.

pass. The kick was good, making the halftime score 14-0.

The red and black finally got their offense on track in the third quarter, as a drive culminated in Zach Pogge going in from three yards out. The Trenton Sann kick made the score 14-7 Titans. With 1:02 left in the third, the Titans struck again on a 22yard touchdown pass, The PAT was good, and the quarter ended with SCC on top 21-7.

The final period would get interesting, as both teams traded blows and answered back with scores. The Cowboys started it off at the 9:00 mark, as Sann kept the ball and scampered 25 yards for a score.

This time, the kick was no good leaving the score at 21-13. Less than two minutes later, the Titans would score their final touchdown on a three-yard toss. The PAT made it 28-13. Sann would score his second touchdown with 2:53 remaining, this one from six-yards out. The try for two-points failed, making for the final score.

“Two areas we must improve are our kick-off coverage and our pass coverage,” said Hansch. “We gave up excellent field position to the Titans because our kick coverage was terrible, and that really hurt us.

Also, whereas I thought our pass coverage was good in the first two games it was not very good last Friday night.”

The Cowboys gained 309 total yards, including 271 rushing yards, to SCC’s 273 yards. The Cowboys had 14 first downs compared to 12 for the Titans. C-G was whistled six times for 45 yards in penalties, while the Titans drew six flags for 55 yards.

Sann gained 118 yards on 17 carries with two scores. Pogge rushed for 96 yards on 23 attempts, with Joel Haberman adding 53 yards and Mitch Gambrill four yards.

Sann was three of six in passing for 38 yards with one interception.

Haberman caught two for 23 yards, Kirby Simmons one ball for 13 and Pogge one ball for two.

Sann kicked off three times for a 31.3 yard average, with Haberman kicking once for 45 yards. Sann

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punted twice for a 32-yard average.

Simmons returned three kicks for 38 total yards, while Pogge returned one kick for five yards. There were no punt returns.

The tackle chart shows Caleb Hanson with 19 total including two solo stops. Gavin Disney had 16 total including one solo tackle.

Haberman had 12 total including three solo stops. Elliott Ahrens and

Gambrill each had 11 tackles, with Ahrens getting one solo. Sann had eight total with two solo tackles.

Kenton Waters and Trevor Petersen each had seven total, with Waters getting four solo as part of that.

Jacob Harvey had six tackle assists, with Simmons, Jacob Wiezorek and Lehman all making one solo tackle each. Simmons also had two assists.

Sann and Lehman each made a

C-G’s Zach Pogge carries a South Central Calhoun player on his back for yardage near the goal line in the second half of the Cowboys’ game in Lake City Sept. 13. Photo by Doug Dornath.

tackle for a loss, and Lehman added two fumble recoveries to his final line.

This week-Estherville-Lincoln Central (2-1) at Cowboys (1-2): The Midgets come off a 27-12 win over East Sac County. “They will probably have confidence coming into this game,” said Hansch. “They like to run the read option out of

C-G senior Taylor Lehman (43) makes the tackle on SCC’s Cyle King in action Friday, Sept. 13, at Lake City. Photo by Doug Dornath.

Girls fifth, boys eighth at Belmond cross country Kenzie Alberts, Paul Schulze top team finishers

By Les Houser Clarion-Goldfield cross country we had enough male runners to coach Bob EnTin continues to learn earn a team score,” said EnTin. more about his team with each meet, The Cowboys highest finisher was and a few new faces stepped up foreign exchange student Paul to shine at the Belmond-Klemme Schulze of Germany. “This was the Invitational held last Tuesday at the first time Paul had ever ran a cross country club course east of Belmond. country meet, or ran over two miles The Cowgirl varsity team took fifth either in a race or during training,” place out of eight class A teams, said EnTin. Schulze crossed the with first place going to Osage with finish line in 46th in 21:52. Other 42 points. Following them were places and times were: Thomas West Hancock-Garner-Hayfield/ Arroyo (47th) in 21:54, Michael Ventura with 48, Eagle Grove with EnTin (50th) in 21:57, Alec Norem 105, Clear Lake with 108, Clarion- (51st) in 21:58 and Gonzalo Cosme Goldfield with 130, Hampton- (53rd) in 25:32.

“The boys raced as a team, led by Dumont with 141, Central Springs with 168 and Forest City with 176. seniors Michael and Alec,” said the South Hamilton was team champ in coach. “They put together a great strategy for the team to run and it class B. “We had another strong showing,” helped lead all of the runners to said EnTin. Kenzie Alberts was better times and finishes. We also the top finisher on the team, taking had another first timer in freshman 15th place in a time of 19:27. Other Gonzalo. I am excited and proud of Cowgirl varsity finishes and times the boys team.”

The following middle school were: Claire Davis (22nd) in 20:25, Samantha Nerem (28th) in 20:46, Cowgirl runners competed in a field Maci Konopasek (29th) in 20:46, of 58 runners: Meleah Johnson (9th) Courtney Studer (36th) in 22:08, in 15:31, Jessica Redondo (14th) Cierra Milner (42nd) in 23:04 and in 16:34. Angela Castro (15th) in Megan Hoing (48th) in 25:37. Mollie 16:56, Kaylean Johnson (43rd) in Osterman also ran, and scored a time 20:25 and Marlud Landeros (57th) of 25:38. “There were 89 runners, in 24:38. There were 41 middle with the varsity and junior varsity school boys also competing, with running together with the first seven the Cowboy finishes as follows: scorers counting as varsity,” said Alex Harrah (16th) in 15:59, Alex Rosenbaum (17th) in 15:30 and EnTin. The Cowboy varsity took eighth Hayden Klaver (19th) in 15:56. No place in class A, with Osage taking team scores were kept for the middle the class with 40 points. The rest of the teams finished like this: West Hancock-Garner Hayfield/Ventura 44, Clear Lake 89, Eagle Grove 107, The second place winner of the Forest City 127, Central Springs Pigskins Pick for week two was 146, Hampton-Dumont 177, Clarion- Chris Staudt. This year the second Goldfield 247. There were 102 total place winner is chosen by a random runners in the combined boys field. drawing of all the entries submitted West Fork won class B. for the week.

“For the first time in several years,

Clarification:

spread sets, and they throw the ball around to a lot of different people and to all areas of the field. That means we will have a lot to prepare for this week. We are playing very well in a lot of aspects of the game, and I know our two losses have come against very good football teams. We will continue to improve, and I am confident we will play well Friday night.”

school.

“This was their first meet of the year,” said EnTin. “Meleah is going to be a great runner in high school.

All the girls did a fantastic job running for the first time in the heat.

All three boys did a great job too. I was very proud of all of our young runners in this meet.”

This past Monday, a large meet in Ballard saw the Cowgirls take eighth place on a tiebreaker using the time of the sixth runner for each team. Varsity placing and times were as follows: Claire Davis (15th) in 17:20, Kenzie Alberts (16th) in 17:21, Samantha Nerem (41st) in 18:42, Maci Konopasek (42nd) in 18:42, Cierra Milner (45th) in 19:21 and Courtney Studer (52nd) in 19:53.

“The girls ran a very exciting race,” said coach EnTin. “Courtney finished 11 places ahead of the Eagle Grove runner to break the tie. All six of them finished under 20 minutes.

Conratulations to the whole team.”

The Cowboys varsity placings and times were: Schultze (56th) in 21:39, Norem (59th) in 21:41, EnTin (63rd) in 21:51 and Magee (71st) in 29:22. Cowgirl JV runners Mollie Osterman (21:47) and Megan Hoing (21:50) finished 125th and 126th, respectively, out of 200 runners.

The team runs at Clear Lake this Thursday, then at Humboldt next Monday.

Jane Abbott wins Pigskin Picks

Jane Abbott and Cindy Riley were the only two contestants to go 11-1 in week 3 of the Pigskin Picks football contest, with Abbott taking first place and Riley second place money thru a drawing.

Contestants finishing at 10-2 were Logan Holmes, Paul Larson, Roger Abbott, Wade Kreitlow and Kevin Olson. Finishing at 9-3 were Russ Schumacher, Scott Simmons, Chris Staudt, Pat Staudt and Ron Gearhart.

Contestants had the most trouble with the Clarion-Goldfield versus SCC game and the annual intrastate battle between the Hawks and Cyclones. The NFL games are also continuing to be difficult to predict.

Season standings through week 3 are: Logan Holmes 31 correct, Jane Abbott 30, Russ Schumacher 30, Hee Dee Baker 28, Paul Larson 27, Roger Abbott 26, Wade Kreitlow 26, Jeff Stark 26, Les Ainger 26 and Cindy Riley, Cortney Olson and Barb Ainger all tied at 25.

Clarification:

In last week’s story on the Cowgirls volleyball match with GarnerHayfield/Ventura, Hannah TerHark was incorrectly given credit for 12 digs. It should have been Hope Polzin with 12 digs to lead the team.

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A presentation was made at halftime of the football game with Eagle Grove to Dan Smith (center), who was named as a Class 3A District Golf Coach of the Year. Making the plaque presentation was athletic director Jason Berning, with Cowgirl golfer Mikaela Livengood also joining Smith for the photo. Livengood was a Second Team All-State Golf selection this past season, and was also named to a spot on the Second Team of the State All-Tournament Team for golf. The sophomore finished 12th in Class 3A at State Golf.

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By Karen Weld ** Clarion-Goldfield & Dows High School - Homecoming is Friday, September 20. ** Security Savings Bank invites people to have “Lunch on Us.” from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Clarion location (322 Central Avenue East) on Friday, September 20 and/or at the Eagle Grove location (201 West Broadway) on Monday, September 23. ** Annual Rowan Lions Club Chicken BBQ on Sunday, September 22 starting at 11 a.m. - Rowan School Building. 1/2 chicken meal $8.50; hot dog meal $4. ** Clarion Church of Christ is hosting a missionary couple from Zimbabwe from Saturday, Sep. 21 Saturday, Sep. 28. Fanny & Martha will be guests at a variety of places in Clarion & Wright County during that week. Among other events, join them (plus other church members) eating at Clarion’s Pizza Ranch on Monday, Sep. 23 from 5 - 8 p. m.

Say ‘hello’ as together they bus tables for tips and a portion of the proceeds, which will be invested in the purchase of a new-to-them ‘used’ car for their Zimbabwe mission work. ** The next Texas Style Jam will be on Thursday, Sep. 26. (Note Thursday date) 6 - 9 p.m. at the Dows Convention Center; bring snacks to share and hope to see you

Texas-style Jam on Thursday, September 26

There will a Texas Style Jam on Thursday, Sep. 26 from 6-9 p.m. at the Dows Community Convention Center.

All jammers, dancers, listeners welcome. Bring snacks to share.

For more information, contact Annie or Terri Avery 641-853-2495 or 515689-3986.

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there. Contact Annie and/or Terri if you have questions. Call 1-6418532495 or 1-515-689-3986. ** Wright County Public Health Department invites the public to ‘walk in’ to get their annual flu shots (115-1st Street S.E. in Clarion), weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more complete information, call 1-515-532-3461. ** It’s coming: Clarion Lions Chicken Dinner on Sunday, September 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located at ClarionGoldfield High School. Cost is $9 and a free special kid’s meal for those under 12. For delivery in Clarion, call 1-515-532-2895 from 10: 00 a.m. to 12:00 noon only. Profit to be used for various community projects. ** All Women in the community: Please join us….86th Annual Union Aid Meeting (Union Aid is a Christian gathering of all the women in Clarion, as it has been for the last 86 years.) Thursday, Oct. 3 at Noon - Clarion Church of Christ.

Free Luncheon at Noon, program following at 1 p.m. ** Looking ahead: Clarion, Belmond, Eagle Grove Chambers of Commerce plus Wright County Economic Development Commission will host a “Small Business Owner Round Table”, set

for Tuesday, October 8 at Clarion’s Heartland Museum. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; round table discussions from 6 - 7 p.m. Billed as an opportunity to ‘network to generate continued success’. Must RSVP by October 1 - call 1-515-532-6422. ** Are you recruiting and entering to win prizes? 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 participant, both the new walker and the recruiter can be entered to win one of several Hy-Vee gift certificates, totaling $1,000 in value.

Visit www.iowahealthieststate.com/ healthiest-state-walk to sign up with new information. “We can’t do it without you.” the email notes. ** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at the Clarion Theatre from Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22, “ Lee Daniels’ - The Butler”, rated PG-13. Show times nightly at 7 pm plus a Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm. And then again on Wednesday, September 25 at 7 p.m. For current shows and more information on to view a preview of this movie or upcoming movies, check them out at:: www.clariontheatre.com ; phone number 1-515-602-6606.

Thank you

My deepest appreciation for the cards, notes, gifts and your presence at my birthday celebration.

It was great to have my family come to party with me and I give them my special thanks.

I am blessed to have 90 years of memories with friends and family.

Charlotte Meyer

By Velma Butt Sometimes it takes a very long time to recover from the ravages of flood waters. In the Cedar Rapids Gazette came the news that their Science Center is moving from its temporary home following the flood of 2008 to its new permanent site.

Also news this week from western Iowa, the Steamboat Bertrand Museum at DeSoto is again open following the flooding of the Missouri River a couple summers ago. I did have the opportunity to visit the Steamboat Bertrand

Museum on one of the many Fam tours I participated in and it was an interesting experience. Each is to be commended for their patience and endurance in getting these two special tourist attractions ready again for the public.

We hope our extremely warm weather is behind us now and schools can get back on their regular routine again. The warm weather has sped up the crop maturity and field work will soon begin in earnest. In some areas I am sure that silage chopping

is already happening. Farm Safety week is beginning tomorrow (as I write this) through Saturday the 21.

How fast the harvest will proceed we do not know, but the slow moving vehicles will be on the road, so be aware of them and allow extra time as you travel down the road.

We are having some very pleasant weather now so a good opportunity to do some day trips and visit some of the many Iowa attractions. Also until next time “KEEP ROLLING’.

Contests for everyone at Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm Fall Festival The Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm is holding several contests at the farm’s annual fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 2-5 p.m. The Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm is located in Hampton, Iowa, north of Highway 3 across from the Franklin County fairgrounds. Rain date is October 13.

It’s the Great Pumpkin Bake-Off: This contest is open to anyone that would like to bring in a baked item featuring pumpkin including but not limited to: pies, cakes, breads, bars, or desserts. Items must have been baked, (no raw or refrigerated items). Bring your baked goods to the KLMJ booth on the grounds by 2:30 p.m. All entries will receive a free pumpkin and the winner will win two Fall Festival meal tickets.

The general public is invited to sample the entries after the contest

has concluded.

Large Pumpkin Contest: Pumpkins should be brought to the barn on the grounds by 2 p.m. and removed by 5:30 p.m. They will be weighed and a prize will be awarded to the heaviest pumpkin. Contact Joe Pitsor, 641-456-3994.

Tall Corn Contest: Prizes will be awarded for the tallest stalk of corn brought to the barn on the farm by 2 p.m. and be removed by 5:30 p.m.

Contact Joe Pitsor, 641-456-3994.

Annual Fall Festival Cribbage Tournament: Join us for our annual cribbage tournament in the Harriman-Nielsen Farm barn

beginning at 2:00 p.m. A small fee for entering and prizes awarded.

Contact Maynard Koenen, 641-4564565.

Fruit pies are needed for the Fall Festival.

The Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm Board is asking the public to donate home-made twocrust fruit pies to be served and sold during the festival. Please bring pies in disposable pie tins.

For more information on these contests, call Franklin County Extension Office at 641-456-4811 or contact Jackie Dohlman at jackied@ iastate.edu.

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Kensington Club Report

DOWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, Sep. 19 • Cross Country at Clear Lake, 5 p.m.

Friday, Sep. 20 • Varsity football at Clarion, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sep. 21 • JV volleyball at Algona 9 a.m.

• Varsity volleyball at Forest City, 9 a.m.

Monday, Sep. 23 • Senior Dinner at noon at the Senior Center. Flu Clinic at 10:30 a.m. Call for reserva- tions.

• Cross country at Humboldt, 5 p.m.

• JV football at Clarion, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sep. 24 • Volleyball at Clarion, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sep. 26 • Texas Style Jam at the DCCC from 6-9 p.m. Bring your fa-

Kensington Club began the 20132014 club year on September 6, 2013, at the Crème with 10 members in attendance. The daughter of Iris Eriksen, Andrea, from Florida, was a guest. President Lisa Stuck conducted the meeting.

Minutes from our previous meeting were read and accepted.

Dues for the new club year were paid. Acknowledgments were shared from the Dows library for the DVD the club purchased in Lisa Stuck’s name for serving as club president and from the Dorothy Eriksen family for the memorial.

Iris Eriksen will be putting meeting dates in the Dows news.

Hostesses in October are Velma Butt and Anne Larson.

We discussed the Halloween party, but we will finalize details for helping at our October meeting.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Pat Muhlenbruch. Lisa Stuck’s program was on the Iwo

vorite snacks.

• Cross country at Iowa Falls, 4:30 p.m.

• Volleyball at Hampton, 6 p.m.

Friday, Sep. 27 • 9th grade football at Clarion, 4:30 p.m.

• Varsity football at Clarion, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sep. 28 • 9th grade volleyball at Algo- na, 8 a.m.

• Varsity volleyball at Bishop Garrigan, 9 a.m.

Monday, Sep. 30 • Cross country at Algona, 4:30 p.m.

• JV football at Forest City, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 1 • Volleyball at Bishop Garri- gan, 6 p.m.

From the Korner

By Marillyn Korth An overcast cool day here in the country. I loved it. Seemed more like Fall than Summer.

I had a good eye appointment Monday. I didn’t get another shot and if all stays the same, I might not need one in December. Marlea went with me and we met Chardel there for lunch. We ate at Hickory Park and we all brought home “doggie bags”. Arf! Arf! Tuesday I took my car into State’s and got it serviced and then to Iowa Falls for errands.

Wednesday I worked at cleaning my house as Jean was at the Spencer Fair selling toys for Amy. Boy, I have to think about everything I do and when to do it.

Thursday was Donnie’s sale. A very nice day and a good crowd. He was very happy with the outcome, but it was a very stressful, emotional week for all of them. LuVerne and Juanita’s things were sold, too, so it made a rather hard week. I had a previous engagement so I wasn’t home for it.

Bear, my dog, spent the whole day over there, but didn’t buy a thing.

Ha! Sandy said he just came to keep an eye on things. She had received a sign years ago from someone in California and she didn’t think she would ever use it, but it came in handy Thursday. She put it out

child.

I came home and tried to put the finishing touches on my meal. Jade and the boys stopped and Justin wanted something to eat on the good dishes. I will fix him a meal one day and let him use the good things.

Sunday, I had Sunday dinner here after church. There were seven of us and all turned out well, except I forgot napkins. So here we are eating this fancy meal on my good china and crystal and using paper towels for napkins. Emily Post would have a spell. I am very tired but it was a good time and I will do it again.

I remember that Sunday dinner was always a little special. Everyone could to go a friend or relatives house and be assured of getting a good meal. Guess I am trying to recreate those good times. But it will have to have a little time between.

Ha! Roger Gaulke is doing some recuperation from a fall. He is in the Clarion Care Center for a while getting more tests and getting therapy.

Boy! Us old mature folks must be careful. Take care, Roger!

I am going to hit the hay early tonight so don’t call too early Monday morning, either. Ha! Have a good week.

Till next week. MK

where her family could park. It said, “Sandy’s parking only! Violators will be towed”.

Norma, Avon and I went to Ames to meet Marlys B. We go at least once a year to have lunch to celebrate our birthdays, which are in August, September and October.

We really don’t need a reason, but that is the one for this year. We ate at “The Café” in Ames. A nice place with good food. Then to Emerhoffs big shoe sale, where I bought some shoes. I need a bigger size for my left foot. And we hit a couple of consignment shops. An excellent time was had by all.

Friday I took Marlea to Ankeny for her doctor’s appointment and to Iowa Falls. Then home and tried to get everything lined up for my dinner Sunday. I don’t cook much for crowds anymore, well; I don’t cook much for anyone anymore! It takes a lot of work just to get everything in order, so I don’t forget something.

By Friday evening, I am starting to feel the effects of too much running.

Saturday, I attended funeral services for Norma’s niece, Sheryl, in Coulter. She died early in the week from a tragic trailer house fire. We extend our sympathies to Shirley Knudson, Norma’s sister and Bryce Knudson and family. She was young and I don’t know how you lose a

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Popejoy Day tractor winner

Duane Swanson (seated on the tractor) was the winner of the A.C. Tractor raffle sponsored by the Popejoy Lions Club, and given away during the evening of Popejoy Day.

Clarion-Goldfield and Dows merger and election results

September 12, 1963-Tigers face Alden in season opener tonight

By Rob Ahrens The start of the Dows High School 1963 football season will come this Friday night when the Tigers face Alden on the home field.

It is expected that the local team will have an extra amount of enthusiasm because they are starting the season on home ground.

With last year’s highly successful record behind them, plus a most favorable preview of what the Tigers can do this season, it is hoped that the local club will get the season off to a fast start and place Friday night’s opener in the win column.

Coach LeRoy Carter announced the following probable starting lineup for tonight’s game. Center, Allen Osbourne; Guards. Steve Waggoner and Bill Ahrens; Tackles, Sarge Rhodes and Roger Jacobson; Ends, Tom Wesenberg and Jim Snyder; Quarterback, John Hanson; Halfbacks, Larry Madden and Corky Weber; Fullback, Randy Waggoner.

Carter commented that following the weeks of practice, “The team doesn’t look too bad. With the loss of seven starters from last year’s squad, we have a problem of inexperience.

There isn’t too much depth either”, the coach said. However, to this observer, and others who have seen the squad in practice sessions, the

team appears well rounded, and all members of the squad have a good spirit and strong desire to play and win. Friday night’s game with Alden will be an interesting contest.

Attention is called to the change in game time effecting both home and away games. Kick-off will be at 7:30 p.m. this season as a result of a change made by all teams in the conference.

Game schedule, pictures and assigned positions of this year’s players will be found in a special “Tiger Booster Section” in this week’s issue.

The Tiger Booster Club is also operating with full enthusiasm. It is expected that the club will attend the game in full force Friday night.

Saturday morning coffee sessions will start this week at the Green Door Cafe, and everyone is invited to become a member.

Rob is compiling a look back at interesting happenings from old issues of the Dows Advocate on a weekly basis. If you have any ideas of the timing of interesting occurrences from years past that you would like to read about, contact Rob at robahrens@hotmail.com

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Residents in Dows voted 178-30 in favor of merging with the Clarion-Goldfield School District; the vote in the ClarionGoldfield School District passed by an even larger margin, 505 in favor, and 7 against.

The three incumbent school board members were re-elected, Betty Ellis: 169 votes; Cynthia Ingebritson: 172 votes; and Corey Jacobson: 183 votes.

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Wright County Public Health will be holding a Flu Clinic from 10:30 a.m. to noon to be held before the dinner next Monday.

Please bring Medicare Card if covered by Medicare Part B. If not covered by insurance there will be a small fee.

If you don’t get a call and want to come, call Pat at 852-3557, Deloris at 4229, or Jan at 4491.

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Clarion ambulance won’t transfer patient Clear Lake ambulance called to help Changes to the ambulance services in Wright County are still being worked out following an incident last week.

In April, the City of Clarion told Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion that the city ambulance service would only be doing emergency calls and would no longer transfer patients. In an effort to cover the need, the Belmond Volunteer Ambulance Service has been taking transfer calls in Clarion when it can.

But that system broke down last week.

Nancy Gabrielson, hospital administrator in Belmond, told the Belmond City Council Monday night, “This has been no small task.

Our staff has worked very hard to help. One day last week there was no Belmond ambulance available, so a vehicle from Clear Lake had to be

called down to Clarion to transfer a patient!”

That situation led to a meeting between city and hospital officials in Clarion, and a discussion with the Wright County Supervisors, Gabrielson said. For now, Clarion’s city-owned ambulance service will resume taking transfer calls.

Meanwhile, Iowa Specialty Hospital “has hired a paramedic that will be building the ambulance service in Clarion,” Gabrielson noted.

She added, “Because Belmond is partnering with Clarion, we want to do what is best for all patients. I think the county wants to help, but I don’t know where that’s going for sure. Our ambulance crews in Belmond have gone above and beyond, and we truly appreciate all they have done.”

Clarion City council approves $94,272 pay estimate By: Clae Goater The Clarion City Council approved a $94,272.33 pay request for Brian Nettleton Excavating for their work on the storm sewer project.

The board also approved extending the date on the storm sewer project by six weeks, pushing the completion date to Nov. 11. Public Works Director John DeVries said that the project has turned out to be bigger than originally expected, so a six-week extension is a reasonable request.

-The council approved signing an agreement with Hagie Manufacturing to purchase .085 acres of land as part of the RISE Program Project, so they can install a right hand turning lane.

Homecoming 2013 Candidates

Clarion-Goldfield High School 2013 Homecoming King and Queen Candidates are (left to right by couple): Brook Boyd, Michael EnTin, Megan Hoing, Mitchell Gambrill, Frances Kem, Caleb Hanson, Mollie Osterman, Austin Keller, Jossie Sann, and Alec Norem. The Cowboys will take on Estherville-Lincoln Central on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. The Homecoming parade will start at 1:30 (see the map below for the route) and lead everyone to the football field for the community pep rally followed by the coronation of the new King and Queen.

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School • Turn south at Swimming Pool park • Turn west on 3rd Avenue NE • Go past elementary school • Turn south on Main street • Go on main till 1st Avenue NE • Turn east onto 1st Avenue NE Continue on this till 4th Street

Congratulations Tom Barker

-The council approved the street financial report for fiscal year 2013.

-The council set a public hearing on the expansion of the Urban Renewal Area for October 21, at 5:15 PM. -Neal Odden resigned from the Board of Adjustment.

-Troy Askelsen was appointed to the Park Board.

-Steve Evans was appointed library liaison.

-Police Chief Steve Hennigar announced that the police department will be buying a new computer to replace an old server. Hennigar said the new computer will cost “right around the $2,000 mark.”

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September 21, 2013 at MAC Church • Blairsburg, IA. There will be a free offering meal starting at 4 pm followed by a silent, live auction and 50/50 raffle at 6 pm Jackie was diagnosed with melanoma cancer and passed away on August 14th. She was a very loving wife, mother, aunt,daughter, sister, grandma.

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Monday, Sept. 23 5 p.m. Cross Country at Humboldt 6 p.m. JV Football vs West Hancock Tuesday, Sept. 24 6 p.m. 9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Webster City 6:30 p.m. 1st and 2nd grade Flag Football – Ducks vs. Sooners at the high school football field in Clarion (east side).

6:30 p.m. 3rd and 4th grade Flag Football – Bears vs. Chiefs at the north field at the high school football field in Clarion (west side).

6:30 p.m. 3rd and 4th grade Flag Football – Steelers vs. Vikings at the south field at the high school football field in Clarion (west side).

7 p.m. 1st and 2nd grade Flag Football – Tigers vs. Gators at the high school football field in Clarion (east side).

7:30 p.m. Pop Football – Broncos vs.

Raiders at the north field of the high school football field in Clarion.

7:30 p.m. Pop Football – Cowboys vs.

Packers at the south field of the high school football field in Clarion.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.T he St. John’s Fall Salad & Sandwich Luncheon. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Carryout is available. Cost is $6.00 for salads or $6.50 with the sandwich included.

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

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Calendar of Events Thursday, Sept. 19 1 to 2 p.m. - 3 year old Preschool Picture Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnel Job Fair at Clarion Rock Island Depot, 302 S. Main, Clarion.

5 p.m. Cross Country at Clear Lake Friday, Sept. 20 7 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Estherville Lincoln Central (Homecoming) Saturday, Sept. 21 9:30 a.m. 1st and 2nd grade Flag Football – Tigers vs. Ducks at the high school football field in Clarion (east side).

9:30 a.m. 3rd and 4th grade Flag Football – Bears vs. Steelers at the north field at the high school football field in Clarion (west side).

9:30 a.m. 3rd and 4th grade Flag Football – Chiefs vs. Vikings at the south field at the high school football field in Clarion (west side).

10 a.m. 1st and 2nd grade Flag Football – Sooners vs. Gators at the high school football field in Clarion (east side).

10:30 a.m. Pop Football – Broncos vs.

Cowboys at the north field of the high school football field in Clarion.

10:30 a.m. Pop Football – Raiders vs.

Packers at the south field of the high school football field in Clarion.

4 p.m. Benefit for Jackie Reyna at MAC Church in Blairsburg followed by silent live auction and a 50/50 raffle at 6 p.m.

Still accepting donations, please call Dave Prescott at 641-430-2481 or Kristy Prescott at 641-430-9178.

Sunday, Sept. 22 11 a.m. Rowans Lion Club Chicken BBQ at the schoolhouse.

HUNT’S DOLE HEAD LETTUCE PASTA SAUCE

Thursday, Sept. 26 4:30 p.m. Cross Country at Iowa FallsAlden 6 p.m. 9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball at Hampton-Dumont Friday, Sept. 27 4:30 p.m. 9th Football vs. Forest City 7 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Forest City Saturday, Sept. 28 8 a.m. 9th Volleyball at Algona Tournament 9 a.m. Varsity Volleyball at BishopGarrigan Tournament 9:30 a.m. 3rd and 4th grade Flag Football – Vikings vs. Chiefs at the north field at the high school football field in Clarion (west side).

9:30 a.m. 3rd and 4th grade Flag Football – Steelers vs. Bears at the south field at the high school football field in Clarion (west side).

10:30 a.m. Pop Football – Packers vs.

Raiders at the north field of the high school football field in Clarion.

10:30 a.m. Pop Football – Cowboys vs.

Broncos at the south field of the high school football field in Clarion.

Sunday, Sept. 29 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Clarion Lions Club Chicken Dinner at the Clarion-Goldfield Cafetorium, use the south door. Regular meal is $9.00. Free special kids meal for children under 12. For delivery call 5322895, available from 10 am. to 12 noon only.

Monday, Sept. 30 4:30 p.m. Cross Country at Algona 6 p.m. JV Football at Forest City * To have your event added to the calendar call 515-532-2871 or email cmonitor@ mchsi.com

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