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Vocal Variety Show The High School Fall Vocal Variety Show has been moved to the following Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM in the high school gym. This is a change from the originally scheduled calendar date.

Shop Hop, Oct. 18 & 19 Shop your way through the Sheffield area on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, when eight local businesses host the community’s first ever Shop Hop. Pick up a free punch card from any of the participating businesses. Get it marked by all eight of the businesses over the course of two days, and you’ll be eligible for a grand prize drawing worth nearly $150 in merchandise and gift certificates. Participating businesses include: Chapin Station, Dugan’s Supermarket, Enchanged Acres, Forever Yours, Reborn in a Barn, Sew Heavenly Creations, Sheffield Family Pharmacy, and Tull’s New & Used.

Sacred Heart Turkey Dinner Sacred Heart Parish in Rockwell will be serving their Annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 27. The buffet style dinner, including turkey, dressing and all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for adults is $9, children 12 and under $6, and preschoolers may dine for free. Take outs are available for $9, and there will be delivery service for shut-ins only.

Sheffield Craft Show, Nov. 2 Whether you’re looking for hostess gifts or stocking stuffers, you’re sure to find unique gifts during Sheffield’s 10th Annual Craft & Holiday Show on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school gym. More than 30 vendors different will be offering their wares, from customized West Fork clothing to homemade jams and one-of-a-kind seasonal decorations. Consultants will also be in attendance from Beauti-Control, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Wildtree and Tastefully Simple and Scentsy – just to name a few. “The Sheffield Craft and Holiday Show is a primary fund-raiser for West Fork Girl Scouts from kindergarten through high school seniors,� says Nancy Retz, West Fork Girl Scouts Service Unit Leader. “Funds raised help offset costs for the West Fork troops, including Girl Scout day camp. Not only is this craft show great event, but it’s benefiting a worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you there!�

27th annual Halloween Hike The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board and Lime Creek Nature Center Foundation are sponsoring their 27th annual Halloween Hike on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Lime Creek Nature Center. The theme is “Home is where the habitat is!� Groups of hikers will be led through the trails of Lime Creek on a 40-minute hike, encountering various creatures along the way. The hike will not be scary, but will be a fun and educational experience for the whole family. A majority of the hike will be held on the hard-surface Easy Access Trail, but the final segment will occur on a trail inaccessible to wheelchairs. Refreshments will be served following the hike. Children up to 10-years-old are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and are welcome to participate in a costume contest that will be held in conjunction with the hike. Reservations are required. Members of the Lime Creek Nature Center can make reservations starting Monday, October 21, at 8 a.m. Non-member registrations will be taken starting Tuesday, October 22, at 8 a.m. Call (641) 423-5309 to make reservations or for more information. Registration will be limited to a maximum of 10 people per caller. Every six children at the hike must be accompanied by at least one adult. The cost is $3.00 per person for all ages. Registrants will be required to pay for unannounced no-shows.

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Monday, Oct. 21 West Fork School Board Meeting, 5 p.m. in Rockwell Tuesday, Oct. 22 Fall Master Gardener Class – Animal Ecology. 6:309:30 p.m. at CG Extension Office, Mason City. Wednesday, Oct. 23 School Based Flu Clinic. Vaccines available for children, parents and teachers. Most insurance accepted/Vaccine for Children Program. Rockwell school building, 4-7 p.m. Call 641-421-9321 for more info. Thursday, Oct. 24 Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management Pesticide Applicator Training. 9-11:30 a.m. CG Extension Office, Mason City. Saturday, Oct. 26 The Swaledale Federated Garden Club is staging a small standard Fall flower show at the Swaledale Town Hall. The public is invited to attend from 1 to 3 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be served. There is no admission charge. Monday, Oct. 28 A free Senior Health Clinic will be held at First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake. Call CG Dept. of Health, 641-421-9316 or toll-free 1-888-2642581, ext. 9316 for appointment. Tuesday, Oct. 29 Fall Master Gardener Class – Fruits. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at CG Extension Office, Mason City.

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Long road ahead for southern Cerro Gordo County recreational trail By Nick Pedley A recreational trail stretching from Mason City to Meservey faces numerous hurdles if it’s to become a reality in the next few years, but funding is far and away its biggest challenge. The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Office hosted meetings recently to inform city government officials about the progress of a 22-mile stretch of abandoned railroad track that runs through the southern part of the county. The conservation office, which has owned the path for over five years, is hoping to spark interest in the communities that would be affected by the trail’s development. However, it’s not going to happen overnight. “I would say years. If we’re talking about months, that’s just not going to happened,� said Cerro Gordo County Conservation Director Fred Heinz. “I’m very cautiously optimistic that this will happen, but it won’t happen in six months or a year. It’s going to take a lot of time and a lot of patience.� The trail touches five communities on its southwesterly route – Mason City, Burchinal, Swaledale, Thornton and Meservey. The public can currently use the ungroomed path for things like hunting and other recreational activities, and the county’s plans would improve it by adding lime stone to make it more walker and biker-friendly. A new surface would cost the county a pretty penny, but it’s not

The abandoned rail line leading in to Thronton. Once developed, the recreational trail would stretch 22 miles from Mason City to Meservey. (Photo by Nick Pedley) the biggest cost by any means. “Every bridge on that trail – and there’s a lot of them – has to have safety railing installed and the surface must be redecked,� explained Heinz. “We have to find a way to pay for every one of them, you and I can’t just go out there after work and start nailing down boards and putting up fencing on the sides.� Federal regulations mandate each bridge must adhere to certain standards, and the cost to bring each structure up to code is astro-

nomical. Heinz said between 17 to 21 bridges ranging in size dot the trail. Even the smallest, which the department orginally thought would cost around $20,000 to update, will run in the $75,000 price range. The larger bridges will easily run six figures. Heinz said federal and statelevel grants would pay for most of the multi-million dollar bridge renovations. However, it will take years for the proper funding to be acquired.

“Unfortunately, now isn’t the best time to be applying for that type of stuff,� he explained. “Most of that money is unavailable right now – you can’t just write a grant and get money tomorrow. It’s all tied up or affected by budget cuts.� Heinz noted reaction to the potential project has been mixed. Some city government officials and residents are weary about bringing more traffic through their communities, and some farmers would like to re-acquire portions

of the trail that runs through their land and return it to tillable ground. Those desires to abandon the project and lose it forever would be a detriment to each community along the trail, according to one member of the community. “I’ve been really interested in this for a while because of the economic value on the small towns,� said Thornton resident Kim Groh. “People don’t realize the economic impact this has for the southern THORNTON to page 2

Swaledale flower show slated for Oct. 26, 27 Submitted by Juliene Bramer The Swaledale Federated Garden Club is hosting a Small Standard Flower Show at the Swaledale Town Hall, 402 Main Street, Swaledale, on Saturday, October 26 from 1–3 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Area youth are encouraged to bring pumpkins they have grown to be judged. The pumpkins should be brought to the Swaledale Town Hall by 10 a.m., Saturday, October 26, and should be

picked up by 3 p.m. Club members are also inviting children to decorate pumpkins from 1–3 p.m. Pumpkins and treats will be furnished free of charge, while supplies last. Swaledale Federated Garden Club is part of the National Garden Club, Inc., whose mission is to provide education, resources and national networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, civic and environmental responsibility.

School Conferences at West Fork, Oct. 28 School Conferences for preschool through high school will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. Preschool and elementary students in both the Rockwell and Sheffield buildings will have scheduled conference times with their teachers. Middle school teachers will be in the new gym and parents can meet with them as they become available. Teachers will be taking a meal break on Monday from 5 to 5:30 and on Thursday from 4:30 to 5 and will not be available during those times. High school teachers will be available in their rooms for conferences. Shared teachers will split their time between the Rockwell and Sheffield campuses. Mrs. Payton, Mrs. Gappa, Mr. Spurgin and Mr. Kudej will be in Sheffield 4-5:40 p.m. on Monday and 3-7 p.m. on Thursday. They will be in Rockwell 6-8 p.m. on Monday. Mrs. Otten will be in Sheffield 4-5:40 p.m. on Monday and Rockwell 6-8 p.m. on Monday and 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday. Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Scholl will be in Sheffield 6-8 p.m. on Monday and in Rockwell 4-5:40

p.m. on Monday and 3-7 p.m. on Thursday. Mrs. McLennan will be available 4-6 p.m. on Monday and 3-7 p.m. on Thursday. Mrs. Trewin will be available on Monday and Mr. Elling on Tuesday. The ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) will provide two presentations on Monday, Oct. 28. At 5:30 in the media center, juniors and parents are invited to the College Planning Night. This is the ideal opportunity to find answers to your questions about the college planning process. At 6:30 p.m. seniors and parents are invited to the Financial Aid presentation in the media center. This is a very informative meeting regarding financial aid for college - there will be info on completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), types of financial assistance available as well as overview, tips and deadlines for the financial aid process. School will be dismissed at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 29. There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 1. School conferences are an important CONFERENCES to page 6

Landscaping work was completed last week by Natural Plus Nursery at the the Swaledale welcome sign on the west side of town. Overgrowth was removed and new shrubs and other greenery was planted. Troy Smeby and Greg Meier removed the dead tree behind the sign, and Mayor John Drury said grass would grow next year in the dirt patches that surround it. (Photos by Nick Pedley)

Fate of old Swaledale Catholic Church still up in the air

By Nick Pedley Recent developments have jeopardized progress to tear down a dilapidated building and replace it with a new business at one nuisance property in Swaledale. Mayor John Drury reported at the Oct. 7 Swaledale City Council meeting that a continuance was filed in the town’s court case against the owners of the old Catholic Church on Main Street. Drury said an agreement was reached to delay a judge’s decision on whether or not the Symonds family, who own the property, would have to pay a nuisance violation fine levied against the building by the city this summer. “The end goal is to get the place cleaned up, not to sack a bunch of money on someone,� Drury said in an interview after the meeting. According to Drury, the Symonds claimed they were close to finalizing a sale on the property to Roger Williams, owner of Supreme Services of Mason City. Williams met with the Swaledale council on Aug. 5 and informed them of his desire to purchase the property, tear down the church and move his business there. However, Drury said the sale seemed unlikely now. The Symonds claimed during their meeting prior to the continuance that

all taxes were up-to-date on the property, but subsequent investigation revealed around $1,200 was owed in unpaid dues. “That led us to believe the sale wasn’t going to take place. Mr. Williams said he’d buy the property, but he doesn’t want to pay the taxes,� Drury said. Williams wanted a warranty deed to grant him a clear title to the property. In addition to back taxes, Drury suspected the land had numerous liens against it. Williams said at the August meeting he wanted to move his commercial cleaning business to Swaledale from Mason City because it’s more centrally located to his clientele base, but Drury said Williams has been looking elsewhere after running into roadblocks with the Symonds. “We want him in town, we want another business. He was the closest thing we had at getting that place torn down and cleaned up,� Drury said. The Symonds have until a Nov. 12 court date to hash out a deal with Williams or tear down the building and clean up the property. “If that gets taken care of, we’ll move on to the next one or two,� Drury said regarding Swaledale’s nuisance properties. Drury also informed the coun-

cil that Doors, Inc. was looking to expand their facilities in Swaledale. However, a slow Internet connection and other concerns have led the business to consider other locations throughout the area. Drury said he provided the company with information about the city’s tax incentives to keep them in town – if Doors, Inc. improves the business by 10 percent or more, they get a three-year taxfree abatement from the city on profits seen from the expansion. The council felt it was important to keep Doors, Inc. in town, and agreed to remain in close contact with the business in the months to come. Other business The council set the city’s trickor-treat date for Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. The Swaledale Fire Department will host their annual fundraiser breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Biscuits and gravy will be served for breakfast, and chili and Maid-Rites for lunch. The event is a benefit for Fire Chief Blaine Wilson to help pay for his ongoing medical expenses during his recovery from Guillan-BarrÊ Syndrome. The council’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m.

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After a summer of fun, meetings that is, it is back to business! The summer meetings of the Swaledale Federated Garden Club kept members on the road. In July Tracy Steil hosted fellow garden club members at her home with a tour of her vegetable, fruit and flower gardens. August took us to TownsEnd Winery and Vineyards in Hansell. It was a lovely day for a tour of the vineyards and grounds as well as some wine tasting. A variety of grapes were viewed and we received advice on growing and training grapevines and the method for testing the sweetness of the harvest. Brief business meetings

concluded the July and August outings. A jaunt to Reiman Gardens finished up the summer of road trips. It was a sunny day to enjoy the winding down of the growing season in Iowa. The butterflies were dazzling, delighted by the warm sunny afternoon. The day provided inspiration and ideas to plan for the next growing season in our own gardens! Now back to work! The annual flower show will be held October 26 at the Swaledale Town Hall. It will be a Small Standard Flower Show and will be open for public viewing in the afternoon. Youth are invited for pumpkin painting and a pumpkin growing contest.

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THORNTON from page 1 communities in our county and the health benefits it brings.� Groh has worked with county officials over the past months and learned more about the trail to raise public awareness and stir excitement about its potential benefits. She said numerous studies have revealed that recreational trails improve property values, spark economic growth and draw in new residents to the areas they touch. Additionally, Groh felt there were some disparities in where money was funneled for community betterment initiatives in Cerro Gordo County. “If you look at the numbers, all that money is going to improvements north of here—Frank Lloyd Wright, Music Man Square, Clear Lake,� she said. “We have to make the decision and figure out if we’re alright with all that money going elsewhere, because there really hasn’t been a large project like this that’s gotten done down here.� Groh said there were many misconceptions about the trail swirling throughout the community, a point in which Swaledale Mayor John Drury agreed. He felt more public education on behalf of the conservation department was needed to boost support for the project and get things moving. “I myself knew very little about it until our mayors’ meeting with all the towns,� he said. “I think it’s a great thing, but I also think it’s definitely something that’s going to rely heavily on grant funding.� Meservey Mayor Richard Miller felt the trail could benefit local communities so long as local businesses weren’t affected. “I don’t think it’ll hurt anything as long as they don’t put any regulations on MaxYield [Cooperative], because it would run right through there,� he said. “From what I understand about the costs and everything, it’ll be something that’s many, many years down the road.� Miller’s observation seemed on-par with the county’s assessment. Heinz said finding grant money for all the bridgework and trail renovations would take years – maybe even 10 or more – to fully complete. However, he said the

Submitted by Heather Jones, Library Director DVDs: The Departed, When a Man Loves a Woman and The Haunted Mansion. Adult Fiction: Into The Whirlwind by Elizabeth Camden, His Love Endures Forever by Beth Wiseman, Though Mountains Fall by Dale Cramer, The Moses Quilt by Kathi Macias, A Simple Change by Judith Miller, A Wedding for Julia by Vanetta Chapman, A Home for Lydia by Vannetta Chapman, A Revelation in Autumn by Wanda Brunstetter, Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer, Hidden Mercies by Serena B. Miller, It happened at the Fair by Deeanne Gist, Daybreak by Shelly Shepard Gray the Memory Jar by Tricia Goyer, First Sight by Danielle Steel, The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith, Babayaga by Toby Barlow, Ghost Hawk by Susan Cooper and Hunting Eve by Iris Johansen. Young Adult: Divergent by Veronica Roth, Insurgent by Veronica Roth Upcoming: Vote YES! On the library levy this November. Informational brochures are available in the library, the Post Office and will be distributed house-to-house soon. Included is a very important survey on library hours. Please fill one out and return it so we can accommodate as many people as possible. Calendar Fundraiser: we will be going house-to-house soon selling 2014 calendars for $5 each. Proceeds will be

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Meservey-Thornton High School class of 1968 held their 45th annual reunion Saturday, Sept. 14 at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Thornton. Classmates in attendance were: (left to right) Kirk Mathews, Gary Lutgen, Linda (Hansen) Hopper, Greg Sprau, Jennifer (Aastrup) Russell, Cindy (Nicholet) Peterson, Marty Proctor, Jessie (Gruis) Sage, Chad Bridges, Donna (Payton) Trapp, Kneeling is Doug Caffrey, Delmar Steenhard, Nancy (Peters) Hentges, Ron Harms,Myrna (Thompson) Neis, Roger Dannen, Dean Christensen, Karen (Sprau) Johnson, Doris (Avery) Peterson, Nancy (Pals) McLaughlin. Classmates not attending were Diane (Abrams) Schinagel, Pat (Butler) Landers, Linda (Faaborg) Engebretson,Dennis Greer, Marge (Koenen) Mitchell, Sheryl (Pals) Meints, and Greg Wood. Deseased classmates include Wanda (Siskow) Sprau, Gary Guth, Carol (Floy) Tucker. (Submitted photo)

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A playoff putdown

I thought I wouldn’t care, and I said I wouldn’t watch. However, I’ve found myself drawn to this year’s baseball playoffs despite concerted efforts to steer clear. I didn’t plan on boycotting the postseason, but a pair of cruddy match-ups in the American League and National League Championship Series turned me off when they were finalized after last week’s divisional series ended. It seems my apathy was fueled by a lack of diversity among the remaining four teams. There isn’t an obvious underdog on either side, and it makes picking a team to root for rather difficult. This year’s post-season seemed destined for some rather dramatic outcomes. The Pittsburgh Pirates made the playoffs for the first time in 20 years, the Tampa Bay Rays grabbed a wild card spot despite having one of baseball’s smallest payrolls, and the Oakland A’s won their division with a relatively young and unknown roster. I thought for sure this was going to be the year for some of MLB’s smaller market teams. Fast forward to this week and it’s quite obvious that scenario didn’t work out in my favor. The A’s, Pirates and Rays all got beat in five-game series, and their defeats left me with a rather undesirable final four teams. The St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angles Dodgers were left to duke it out for the National League pennant, while the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers filled out the American League ticket. Neither of these matchups particularly caught my eye, but I found myself drawn to the games this past weekend nonetheless. Be it extra-inning fireworks or lategame heroics, these two league championship series have already delivered their fair share of drama. However, I’m

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still not sure whom I’m rooting for. There really isn’t an underdog on either side – three out of the four teams rank in the Top 10 of Major League Baseball’s highest payrolls, and the other one sits at No. 11. Additionally, these teams have enjoyed great success this year and in seasons past, which also makes picking one rather hard. I’m a sucker for a good “worst to first� story. Though I may be finding it hard to choose a favorite, I’m quite used to pulling for random teams this time of the year. My two favorite clubs – the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners – are usually out of the playoff picture by mid-June. It definitely stinks, but I suppose there are always some positives to take away from this perpetual mediocre reality. For starters, I don’t have to stay up glued to games that run late into the night. I’m perfectly fine with tuning out around the fifth inning if my eyelids start feeling a little heavy. Not having any stake in who wins has given me quite a bit of leeway during the postseason this fall. I’ll watch if I want to, and if I have better things to do, I do them instead of plopping down and killing three hours in front of the TV. Additionally, there’s no need for me to get worked up during this year’s championship series. Certain games might get exciting, but in the end I sort of just shrug my shoulders. There’s no reason for me to rile myself up over something I really don’t care about, which has made for a much more mellow October than year’s past.

Timber Trot results The Lime Creek Nature Center Timber Trot was held on Oct. 5 at the Lime Creek Conservation Area. There were a total of 49 runners entered in the event, which was sponsored by the Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, Lime Creek Nature Center, North Iowa Spin, Taco Johns, and DeVries & Price Law Firm. The results of the five-mile run were as follows: Overall Female Winner: Stephanie Shwiff 43:53; Overall Male Winner: Aaron Hardcastle 36:35 Male 20 and Under: Aaron Hardcastle 36:35 Male 21-29: 1. Francis Lapointe 37.24; 2. Charlie Hugo 38:32 Male 30-39: 1. Arvind Vemula 47:10; 2. Burt Humburg 50:36; 3. Jeff Fiet 60:37

Male 40-49: 1. Adam Callanan 37:59; 2. Wade Busch 42:13; 3. Bob Berg 42:14 Male 50-59: 1. Jeff Coe 37:38 2. Steve Hugo 37:46 3. Jim Koppin 41:22 Male 60 and Over: 1. Dan Murphy 48:15; 2. Paul Hertzel 61:15 Female 20 and Under: 1. Halle Phillips 45:33; 2. Brianna Buffington 51:02 Female 21-29: 1. Ruth Lapointe 47:02; 3. Amy Kirchhoff 51:41 Female 30-39: 1. Krissy Wilson 51:39; 2. Cammie Nelson 54:09; 3. April Fiet 60:37 Female 40-49: 1. Stephanie Shwiff 43:53; 2. Julia Von Ehwegen 46:37; 3. Sandy Schetter 48:26 Female 50-59: 1. Karen Hutzell 45:08; 2. Carrie Dann 49:44; 3. Gayles Busch 54:24

I think I’m sort of grasping for a silver lining here. One of my teams hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2008, and the last time one landed a post-season victory was in 2003. It’s fair to say I’ve forgotten what it even feels like, and it seems like decades since the Cubs and Mariners actually played games that mattered after the All-Star break. I guess I’ll have to stick with the “maybe next year� mantra and hope it pans out one of these seasons. As it stands, I think I’m pulling for a Dodgers/Tigers World Series. I was watching a game with my dad this past weekend, and he said he hoped Detroit would keep winning. I asked why, and he responded, “Just for the city. With everything going on there, I just hope they can pull it out.� I suppose that’s as good of reason as any. Go Tigers, I guess.

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The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board Roadside Management staff will soon begin annual tree and brush removal efforts within county road right-of-ways. Manual removal of trees and brush this year will be focused primarily within Union, Mt. Vernon, Bath, and Owen townships according to the Cerro Gordo County brush removal policy. Please use cau-

tion when approaching a work zone as staff and equipment may be working in close proximity to traveled portions of the road. Residents of Cerro Gordo County may request a full load(s) of mulch by contacting the Cerro Gordo County

Conservation Board at (641) 423-5309. Mulch will be delivered at no cost to dump sites in close proximity to work areas. The Roadside Management staff requests that potential dump sites be unobstructed and clearly flagged to facilitate easy delivery.

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ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 400 Larch St., Thornton Phone 998-2632 Home 998-2631 Pastor Rhea Evanson Sunday, Oct. 20 9 a.m. Worship Wednesday, Oct. 23 3:30-4:30 p.m. Confirmation

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SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 810 First St., Meservey Phone 358-6277/Pars. 3586107 The Rev. Crystal Oberheu Sunday, Oct. 20 9:15-10:15 Sunday School 9:45-10:15 Coffee before Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, Oct. 23 2:30 p.m. Bible Study at Parsonage 4:30 p.m. Confirmation Class HOLY NAME CHURCH 507 1st Ave NW, Rockford Phone 822-4950 Fr. Walter Brunkan Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass SACRED HEART CHURCH 305 Elm St., E., Rockwell Phone 822-4950 Fr. Rodney Allers Sundays 8 a.m. Mass RICHLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH 300 Elm St., Thornton Phone 998-2642 Pastor David H. Locklair Sundays 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship

Iowa businesses, however the reforms help small businesses the most. We also voted to put some of our budget surplus back into the pockets of Iowa taxpayer and help low-income Iowans work their way out of poverty by boosting the state Earned Income Tax Credit. 3. Standing up for citizens’ right to know. Iowans now have a free, efficient method to ensure government officials comply with Iowa’s open meetings and records laws. The newly formed Iowa Public Information Board helps citizens with questions and concerns about their rights to information. In addition, we are developing an online database that will allow Iowans to search the state’s budget expenditures and tax revenue to see how their tax dollars are spent. 4. Improving customer service and saving money through efficiencies. New initiatives include an online <https://mymvd.iowadot.gov> driver’s license renewal system and giving Iowans the option to show proof of insurance on their electronic driving record rather than carrying the documentation.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 121 2nd St., N., Rockwell Phone 822-4919 Pastor Ken Livingston Sundays 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Time 10 a.m. Sunday School ST. PETER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 502 2nd St., S., Rockwell Phone 822-3101 Pastor Rhea Evanson Sunday, Oct. 20 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Wednesday, Oct. 23 3:30-4:30 p.m. Confirmation FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 404 Maple St., Thornton Phone 998-2004/Pars. 3586107 The Rev. Crystal Oberheu Sunday, Oct. 20 9 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sun. Sch. Wednesday, Oct. 23 2:30 p.m. Bible Study at Parsonage 5:45 p.m. Confirmation FIRST REFORMED CHURCH 620 2nd St., Meservey Phone 358-6151 Rev. Rodney Meester Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 303 Monroe St., Rockwell Phone 822-4833 Rev. John P. Scherb Sundays 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:25 a.m. Worship

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Rock, ended up in a cornfield. Hunt was transported to mercy Medical Center North Iowa by Iowa Springs Ambulance. Deputies were assisted by the Rockford Fire Department and Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. Hunt was cited for failure to maintain control and violation of a restricted license.

Accident with injuries At about 9:55 p.m. on Oct. 10, Cerro Gordo County Deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident with injuries. Two males were injured. The driver, Dillon Jacob Frank, 20, of Mason City, was transported to Mercy Medical Center North Iowa by Mason City Fire Medics. Frank was driving westbound on 260th Street, West of Vine Avenue, in a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carol when he lost control, striking an embankment and mailbox at a rural residence. The front seat passenger, Dana Paul Cavanaugh Jr., 21, of Mason City, was transported to Mercy Medical Center

North Iowa by private vehicle. Two other male occupants were not injured in the accident. Cavanaugh was cited for no seat belt and open container of alcohol as a passenger. Frank was cited for reckless driving, failure to maintain control, striking fixtures on a highway, and minor consumption. Further charges and the investigation is ongoing. Deputies were assisted by Mason City Fire Medics, Nora Springs Fire, and Nora Springs Ambulance.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Mark Hedrickson, 45, Mason City, to Danielle Praim, 46, Mason City. Holly Young, 21, Mason City, to Timothy Wise, 24, Mason City. Scott Miller, 33, Mason City, to Meghan Thompson, 23, Mason City. Michael Engelstad, 28, LaPorte, Colo., to Adeline Kaasa, 26, LaPorte, Colo. Jesusa Castillo, 51, Edinburg, Tex., to Ma Isabel Rodriguez, 44, Edinburg, Tex. Melissa Tepner, 46, Mason City, to James Brevig, 46, Lime Springs. Natasha Dannen, 26, Mason City, to Jason Thomas, 24, Mason City. Amanda Brill, 22, Clear Lake, to Mitchell Kruse, 24, Clear Lake. Zachary Smith, 22, Mason City, to Jessica Hickman, 22, Mason City. John Trombley, 40, Minneapolis, to Jeffrey Schultz, 43, Minneapolis. Emily Schlenk, 24, Mason City, to Jeremy Winters, 26, Mason City. Angela Rust, 23, Mason City, to David Asche, 23, Mason City. Bryan Williams, 50, Clear Lake, to Tamara Hoyman, 44, Emmetsburg. Brandi Spear, 38, Mason City, to Troy Havig, 38, Mason City. Carie Dann, 52, Ft. Collins, Colo., to Stephanie Shwiff, 42, Ft. Collins, Colo. CIVIL COURT Vion Holdings, LLC vs. Rhonda Renshaw. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 3 in the amount of $964.83 plus prejudgment interest of $114.06 with 5 percent interest from May 5. Cavalry SPV I, LLC vs. Anna Gremmer. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 3 in the amount of $2,627.30 plus prejudgment interest of $1,557.76 with 2.13 percent interest from August 5. DISTRICT COURT The court handled eight probation revocations and three cases of contempt. Chad Tannahill, 44, Clear Lake, pled guilty on August 19 to Theft in the Third Degree and Burglary in the Third Degree, 1st Offense. Tannahill was sentenced up to two years in prison and assessed a $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $60 in attorney fees and $282 in court costs. Chad Tannahill, 44, Clear Lake, Pled guilty on August 19 to Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree and Domestic Abuse Assault. Tannahill was sentenced up to five years in prison and assessed a $125 L.E.I surcharge, $100 in attorney fees and $258 in court costs. Reed Barclay, 32, Mason City, pled guilty on October 7 to First Degree Harassment. Barclay was sentenced to 180 days in jail and assessed a $625, $114 in attorney fees and $251.50 in court costs. Jacque Paulsen, 32, Mason City, pled guilty on October 7 to Third Degree Theft. Paulsen was sentenced to 45 days in jail and assessed a $625 fine, $343.75 surcharge, $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $72 in attorney fees and $172 in court costs. James Gast, 47, Nora Springs, pled guilty on October 2 to Third Degree Theft. Gast was placed on one-year probation and sentenced to nine days in jail, assessed a $625 fine, $343.75 surcharge, $66 in attorney fees and $166 in court costs. Ray Quinones, 41, St. Ansgar, pled guilty on October 3 to Public Intoxication or Consumption, Third or Subsequent Offense. Cody Kramer, 22, Northwood, pled guilty on October 4 to Third Degree Burglary of an Unoccupied Motor Vehicle. Kramer was sentenced to 12 days in jail and assessed a $625 fine, $343.75 surcharge, $125 L.E.I. surcharge and

$121 in court costs. Glen Schuller, 22, Mason City, received a deferred judgment on October 2 for Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Schuller was sentenced to two days in jail and assessed a $1,250 civil penalty. Trevor Korth, 40, Mason City, received a deferred judgment on October 3 for Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Korth was ordered to complete a two-day OWI alternative program and assessed a $625 fine, $218.75 surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $110 in court costs. Amy Novak, 30, Mason City, pled guilty on October 7 to Operating While Intoxicated, Second Offense. Novak was placed on two years probation and assessed a $1,875 fine, $656.75 surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $330 in court costs. Kevin Uetz, 40, Ventura, pled guilty on October 4 to Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Uetz was ordered to complete a two-day OWI alternative program and assessed a $625 fine, $218.75 surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $110 in court costs. Harly Finnegan, 80, Lakeview, Minn., received a deferred judgment on October 2 to Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Finnegan was placed on one-year probation and assessed a $1,250 civil penalty and $110 in court costs. Wilbert Peck, 78, Ventura, pled guilty on October 3 to Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Peck was assessed a $1,250 fine, $437 surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $110 in court costs SMALL CLAIMS Green Meadows Mobile Home Park vs. John Hareen. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 7 for possession of the premises located at 2400 South Shore Drive #117, Clear Lake. Green Meadows Mobile Home Park vs. Raheel Chugtai. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 7 for possession of the premises located at 2400 South Shore Drive #51, Clear Lake. Green Meadows Mobile Home Park vs. Autumn Lauristan. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 7 for possession of the premises located at 2400 South Shore Drive #16, Clear Lake. DEM Properties vs. Douglas Jensen. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 2 for possession of the premises located at 307 6th Street NW, Mason City. H&R Accounts, Inc. vs. Donna Eldridge. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $1,928.71 with 2.13 percent interest from October 4. Gerald Zirbel vs. Dale Lewis. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 2 for possession of the premises located at 914 6th Street, Mason City. Discover Bank vs. Trisha Fox. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $1,533.13 with 2.13 percent interest from October 4. H&R Accounts, Inc. vs. Raul and Jennifer Coronado. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 2 in the amount of $552.66 with 2.13 percent interest from October 2. Mercy Medical Center vs. Philip Brown. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $1,897.05 with 2.13 percent interest from October 4. Mercy Medical Center vs. Lindsay Cooper. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $1,032.79 with 2.13 percent interest from October 3. Portfolio Recovery Assoc., LLC vs. Lee Cobb. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $715.88 with 2.13 percent interest from October 3.

Midland Funding vs. Scott Espinosa. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $754.92 with 2.13 percent interest from October 3. CAM1 LLC vs. Brad Behrends. Judgment for the plaintiffs in the amount of $1,186.76 with 2.13 percent interest from October 3. Lawrence Young vs. Michael Eichmann. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $421.87 with 2.13 percent interest from October 3. Weber & Otto, Family Dentistry vs. Kristin Powell. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $1,508 with 2.13 percent interest from October 3. H&R Accounts, Inc. vs. Abigail Roberts. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $3,753.73 with 2.13 percent interest from October 3. H&R Accounts, Inc. vs. Matthew Wilde. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 4 in the amount of $1,747.26 with 2.13 percent interest from October 3. PROPERTY TRANSFER DWD: Wright Rentals to Spencer Stensrude; Brice & Ong’s Land Co.’s Street Railway Add Blk 4 Lot 1 Blk 4 Lot 2 MC S 1/2 of N 2/3 of Lots 1 & 2; $13,000 and $20; 2013-6810. DWDJ: Michael and Mary Nettleton to Michael and Mary Nettleton; Willowgreen 2nd Add Blk 3 Lot A Blk 3 Lot B MC W 13’ of Lot B; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-6808. MCON: Glen and Judy Staff to John Lynch; Bayside Park Add Lot 1, Lot 2; $185,000 and $0.00; 2013-7201. DWDJ: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Benjamin and Krystle Hesse; WestHaven Blk 14 Lot 23 MC; $48,002 and $0.00; 2013-7203. DWD: Marvin and Patsy Hackbart to Jay Skarr; Brookfield Add Lot 5 MC; $120,000 and $191.20; 2013-7200. DWD: Stephe and Gay Jensen to Matthew Floy; Parker’s 3rd Add Blk 12 Lot 6 Blke 12 Lot 5 MC E 36’ of W 72’ of Lot 5, E 36’ of W 72’ of S 18 3/4’ of Lot 6, E 60’ of Lot 5, S 54’ of E 60’ of Lot 6; $142,000 and $226.40; 20137198. DWD: NID Partners to Nathan Bartels; Industrial Park 4th Add Lot 9 MC; $340,000 and $543.20; 2013-7196. DWDJ: William and Nancy Witt to Robert and Mary Powell; Village at River Bend Bldg Unit 506 MC; $190,000 and $303.20; 2013-7194. DWDJ: MCLG Family Credit Union, Mercy City Lehigh Government Family Credit Union and Mercy City Family Credit Union to Steven and Debora Cash; Country Club Heights Add Blk 2 Lot 2 CL; $82,000 and $132; 20137192. DWD: Wayne and Joan Ashland to Gary Lichty; 20-96-21 SE SW NE SW SW SW NW SW Park of Lying W of Interstate 35; $997,037.50 and $1,595.20; 2013-7188. DWD: Herbert Rose to Prairie Flower Holdings, LLC; The Highlands Blk 3 Lot 2 MC; $64,000 and $101.60; 2013-7176. DWD: Scott and Loir Devary to Thomas Ginapp; Brice & Ong’s Land Co.’s Street Railway Add Blk 12 Lot 4 MC; $52,000 to $82.40; 2013-7164. DQC: Carol Verhelst to Donald and Kathryn Verhelst; 35-97-19 Sub of SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Lot 3 Lot 4 Lot 5 Lot 6 Lying West of the Highway Exc Parts; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-7164.

DWD: Wells Fargo Bank to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; North End Building Company’s Add Lot 20 MC; $0.00 and $0.00; 20137158. DSD: Cerro Gordo County, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff and Beverly Beach to Wells Fargo Bank; North End Building Company’s Add Lot 20; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-7157. DQCJ: Dana and Joan Schulke to Rodney and Eleanor Koester; River Run 2nd Sub Lot Outlot A MC Portion of; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-7156. DQC: Bruce and Janna Wuttke to Dana and Joan Schulke; River Run 2nd Sub Lot Outlot a MC Portion of; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-7156. DWD: Russell Rippen Trustee, Revocable Trust to Michael Devine; South Mason City (Original Town) Blk 1 Lot 6 MC; $51,250 and $81.60; 2013-7143. DWDJ: Phillip and Victoria Cronin and Steven and Carol Waage to Dennis and Danette Schutjer; South Shore Storage Condos Bldg Unit 1-D CL; $85,000 and $135.20; 2013-7139. DQC: Matthew and Lisa Bernhardt to Lisa Bernardt; South Mason City (Original Town) Blk 25 Lot 3 MC Exc E 10’; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-7133. DCD: Merlea and Mildred Anderson to Merlea Anderson; M & E.A. Tuttle’s 2nd Add Blk 38 Lot 12 CL; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-7131. DWDJ: Delores Muller to Timothy and Kristine Latham; College Add Blk 13 Lot 6 MC E/2 of Lot; $10,000 and $15.20; 2013-7128. DWDJ: Roger and LaVonne Brownmiller to Daniel and Barbara Erickson; Briarstone Lake Condominium Bldg A Unit 6 Bldg Garage 4 Unit Garage 11 MC; $91,500 and $145.60; 2013-7125. DWDJ: John and Deanna Lindblad Cotrustee, Revocable Trust of 1994 to Dean and Beverly Cataldo; 30-95-22 NE SW SE SW E 41 Acres of SW 1/4; 2013-7115. DWDJ: Rodney and Kathryn Barkema Attorney in Fact, John and Deanna Lindblad, Robert and Rebecca Rise, Dane Barkema and George and Sharane Springer to Dan and Beverly Cataldo; 30-95-22 NE SW SE SW E 41 Acres of SW 1/4; $492,000 and $786.40; 2013-7114. DWDJ: John and Linda Lindblad Cotrustee, Revocable Trust of 1994 to Brent and Nikki Renner; 30-95-22 NE SW NW SW SE SW SW SW Exc E 41 Acres; $1,524,000 and $2,437.60; 2013-7108. DWD: Federal National Mortgage Association, Service Link Attorney In Fact and Chicago Title Insurance Company Attorney in Fact to Michael Rippentrop; Wildwood Add Blk 8 Lot 9 MC; $62,000 and $0.00; 2013-7093. DWDJ: William and Rosemary Yohn to David and Cornelia Wright; Yohn First Subdivison Lot 3 CL; $60,000 and $95.20; 2013-7089. DWD: Karen Shelton to Jana Mentzer; Patriarch’s Militant I.O.O.F. Park Blk 5 Lot 1 Blk 5 Lot 2 W 1/2 of Lots 1 & 2; $70,000 and $95.20; 2013-7089. DWDJ: Rodney and Tamara Freeman to Ryan and Sarah Smith; 18-9621 Auditor’s Plat of Lot 7 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Lot 3 W 140’ of Lot 3 Exc S 90’; $125,000 and $199.20; 2013-7075. DWDJ: Marcia Stark and John Siberell to David and Sue Roth; Lakeview

Add Lot 5 CL; $640,500 and $1,024; 2013-7067. DWD: Geraldine Hess to Monroe Estates LLC; 16-96-20 NE NW NW NE Undivided 1/2 Interest Portion of (Containing 6.89 Acres) As Desc in Survey B234 P469; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-7066. DWD: Dona Maki Cotrustee, Dean Hess Cotrustee and Donald Hess Residuary Trust to Monroe Estates, LLC; 16-96-20 NE NW NW NE Undivided 1/2 Interest Portion of (Containing 6.89 Acres) as Desc in Survey B234 P469; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-7065. DQC: Nick and Mandeep Sidhu to Mason City Lodging Partners LLC; Hanford’s First Subdivision Lot 1 Lot 2 MC Undivided 22.5% Interest in Lot 1 Undivided 22.5% Interest in Lot 2; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-7061. DWDJ: Stephen and Laura Doerfler to Hashim Eldadah and Ban Abdallhade; Asbury Farm 3rd Add Blk 4 Lot 3 MC; $232,000 and $370.40; 20137059. DCDJ: Robert and Margaret Estate, Executor, Marlys Degen and Jerry Jeffrey Executor to Robert and Ramona Jeffrey; 13-95-20 NE NW NW NW SE NW SW NW NW NE SW NE Exc E 750’ of S 660’ of SW NE Fulfillment of Contract B01 P3756 Amendment of Contract B03 P4999; $360,000 and $575.20; 2013-7057. DCD: Robert and Margaret Estate, Executor, Marlys Degen and Jerry Jeffrey Executor to Jerry Jeffrey; 2495-20 NE NW NW NW SE NW SW NW Exc Parcel A Desc in Survey B96 P8299 Fulfillment of Contract B95 P5640 Amendment of Contract B01 P4744 Amendment of Contract B04 P512; $240,000 and $383.20; 20137056. DWDJ: Jeffrey and Jessica Tierney to Steven and Tracie Vandenberg; North Mason City (Original Town) Auditor’s Plat of W 1/2 W 1/2 Lot 5 Blk I Lot 1 Lot 2 MC; $25,000 and $39.20; 20137046. DWDJ: Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Brian and Jane Barkema; Parker’s Add Blk 5 Lot 5 MC; $17,601 and $0.00; 2013-7045. DWDJ: Lawrence and Frances Tibbits, Power of Attorney to Randy and Darla Kibsgaard; George Carlton’s Sub of Lot 1 of Elon A Tuttle’s Sub in S/2 SW/4 NW/4 18-96-21 Blk 9 W 1/2 of

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 8, 2013 Unapproved The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, met in regular session pursuant to adjournment. Present: Chairman Jay Urdahl Vice Chairman Phil Dougherty. Absent: Supervisor Bob Amosson. Urdahl convened the meeting at 9:45 a.m. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to approve the October 1, 2013 regular session minutes and today’s agenda. Motion passed. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to approve claims. Motion passed. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to adopt Resolution 2013-71, Whereas, the following payroll change requests were submitted to the Board of Supervisors for review; and, Whereas, the Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, has reviewed and considered the change requests as follows: Department Name Pay Change Effective Date Auditor’s Office Ilene Brown $9.00/hourly 10/04/2013 Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County does hereby approve the requests as shown above and directs the Auditor to make the necessary adjustments to the payroll. Motion passed. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to approve the Sheriff’s and Clerk’s Monthly Reports of Fees and the Recorder’s and Auditor’s Quarterly Report of Fees. Motion passed. Dougherty made a motion, with Urdahl seconding, to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 a.m. Motion passed. Various tabulations, reports, correspondence and other documents that were presented at today’s meeting are placed on file with the supplemental minutes. Chairman Jay Urdahl Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Kenneth W. Kline County Auditor Published in the Pioneer Enterprise on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

West Fork has tough pool at Hampton Tourney HAMPTON – A tough pool to dive into. West Fork’s draw in the HamptonDumont volleyball tournament was difficult indeed as the Warhawks went 0-3 in Pool C held at the H-D Middle School on Saturday. But coach Abbie Gappa’s squad salvaged its consolation match with a 2-0 win over host Hampton-Dumont, which went 0-4 on the day. The Warhawks dropped 2-0 matches against Independence, Iowa Falls-Alden and Denver before their 21-14, 2111 win over the Bulldogs. “We knew coming in there was going to be some tough teams and I think both Iowa Falls and Independence are top-ranked teams in 3A – in the top 10, I know, for sure,� Gappa said. “And, Denver is a really good-coached team. They are really solid – they came back and won against Iowa Falls, which only shows how good they can be, too, so all-in-all we played pretty decent. “We still haven’t hit our peak which I’m waiting for. Hopefully, someday soon we can manage that.� Despite getting early leads in each set of pool play, West Fork made some hitting errors or net serves that allowed its opponent back into and eventually take the lead. Lindsey Peterson, who earlier reached the 1,000-mark in both kills and digs after previously already getting to that point in set assists, finished the tournament with a total of 56 kills and 41 digs on the day. She said she didn’t know she was close to the milestones. “It was really exciting because I didn’t even know that until after the game – my dad told me,� Peterson said. “It was a really good accomplishment that I felt I had. I’d already passed 1,000 set assists, and I didn’t know that but it’s

really great to have that accomplished and keep pushing to get as many as I can.� Gappa said getting to that point in a career is a huge accomplishment. “I thought that was pretty absolutely incredible,� Gappa said. “You know, you don’t hear that many people get a chance to do that. You hear of the 1,000 points in basketball and stuff like that, but to have a 1,000 kills...I mean, there are half the games. There are more kills you can put down, but there are half the games in volleyball than there is basketball season. “There are not that many people who can say they can do it all and she really is a really great all-around athlete. She plays every position the best. I was very proud of her and I thought that she is very deserving.� And, playing in this tournament will only make the Warhawks stronger when it comes to regional tournaments next week. “I think having tough competition is good for us because we can know what our strong parts and our weak parts,� Peterson said. “It’s just, like, really good teams that we play we figure out what we need to do when we start tournaments next week, and to get as far as we can on (regional) play.� Independence, ranked ninth in Class 3A, defeated the Warhawks 21-15, 21-13 to open pool play. IF-A, eighthranked in 3A, took a 21-14, 21-14 victory in the second match and in the finale of pool play, unranked Denver (20-14) was a 21-16, 21-18 winner. “It’s Saturday,� Gappa said. “We struggle at Saturday tournaments. I don’t think we played too bad, but at least we came back and won one against Hampton. It was only my saving grace.�

Milestone markers:

Peterson passes 1,000 kills, digs in win over N-K NORTHWOOD – Needing just two kills to pass the 1,000 mark and entering the Tuesday, Oct. 8 match against Northwood-Kensett with 1,000 digs, Lindsey Peterson put the milestones away. West Fork and Peterson played a close match with the Vikings, but swept them anyway, 25-19, 26-24, 25-23. Her 17 kills and 23 digs put her in three different categories with more than 1,000 for her career – adding to 1,328 assists after that match. Courtney Larson added 14 kills and 12 digs while Ahna Larson handed out 15 assists as the Warhawks improved to 9-6 overall, 5-2 in the Corn Bowl Conference. Siera Jeffrey was perfect on all 12 of her serves with an ace to lead coach Abbee Gappa’s squad.

West Fork 3, Northwood-Kensett 0 (25-19, 26-24, 25-23) Attacks – WF 113 (Lindsey Peterson 50, Courtney Larson 36, Lexi Bray 11, Kelsey Nierengarten 6, Peyton Perkins 5, Jacy Guerrero 2, Ahna Larson). Kills – WF 36 (Peterson 17, C. Larson 14, Bray 4, Nierengarten). Blocks – WF 2 (A. Larson, Nierengarten). Assists – WF 35 (A. Larson 15, Perkins 9, Guerrero 4, Kaitlyn Liekweg 4, Bray, Nierengarten, Peterson). Digs – WF 57 (Peterson 23, C. Larson 12, Liekweg 6, Jeffrey 4, A. Larson 4, Perkins 4, Guerrero 2, Nierengarten, Madison Patton). Serving – WF, Jeffrey 12-12, ace; C. Larson 11-11, ace; Guerrero 4-4, Patton 2-2; Perkins 15-16, 5 aces; Liekweg 9-10, ace; A. Larson 5-6; Peterson 9-13, 2 aces.

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Lindsey Peterson of West Fork sets the ball during pool play at Hampton-Dumont Middle School during a tournament Saturday. (Kristi Nixon photo)

to face unbeaten and third-ranked DikeNew Hartford (7-0).

Nashua-Plainfield 55, West Fork 28 West Fork 6 0 6 16 - 28 N-P 12 13 22 8 - 55 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – WF, Spencer Halloran 15-69, Tyson Pillard 13-50, Collin Arndt 2-3. N-P, Reece Reams 13-155, Zade McCall 9-118, Jason Fisher 14-106, Brandon Marks 6-32, Jordan Klingman 1-13, Philip Lines 1-3, Hunter Mueller 2-1, Jared Whitinger 1-0, Dylan Biddle 2-0. PASSING – WF, Halloran 9-20-1-185, Arndt 2-30-84. N-P, Fisher 3-3-0-5; Jordan Klingman 7-9-1-108; Devin Koob 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING – WF, Evan Sprung 4-135, Deven Heitland 2-46, Jacob Eliason 3-40, Arndt 1-16, Austin Neff 1-11. N-P, Mueller 4-49, Tryston Crook 1-35, Lines 1-16, Fisher 1-8, Isaac Masters 1-3, McCall 2-2.

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By Nick Pedley Over 240 illuminated runners and walkers hit the streets of Sheffield last Saturday night for the first-ever Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Run/Walk. The event raised over $2,900 for the West Fork High School afterprom festivities next spring. The total greatly exceeded the initial expectations of event coordinators Mary Schulz and Amber Weydert, who originally said they would be content if the 5K raised between $1,000-$1,500. “It went great. We had a really, really great turnout, the weather was wonderful and everyone had a lot of fun,� said Schulz. “It was really hard to even keep count of everyone there.� Schulz said there were more than 240 participants, and many people registered with young children in strollers and other family members. The event wasn’t timed, and people had the option to run or walk the route which wound its way around the outskirks of town. It kicked off at 9 p.m. and finished up just over an hour later. Participants were given a neon T-shirt and a glow-in-the-dark necklace, bracelet and glasses when they registered. Police officers and other volunteers guided the pack through the streets and set up posts at each turn, but that didn’t prevent one minor hiccup from occurring. A group of high school cross country runners got ahead of the crowd a strayed away from the route momentarily. “It was just a minor hitch, no big deal really,� said Schulz. The race wasn’t timed, and there was a black light tent set up so people could take pictures with friends and family in all their glow-in-thedark garb. Both Schulz and Weydert were happy with the turnout, but they said the event would have been impossible without the backing of the entire community. “We just want to give a huge thank you to all the race volunteers and police officers that made this a great family event,� said Schulz. The near-$3,000 sum raised at the run/walk pushed the parent-led committee’s total to around $7,000 on the year. Schulz and Weydert said the annual after-prom festivities usually cost between $8,000$9,000 to bring in entertainment and pay for prizes, and they didn’t think they’d need to host another fundraiser. Prior to the 5K, the after-prom committee hosted a pork burger tailgate and sold West Fork merchandise to raise funds. Schulz said the group plans to ask local businesses to donate the remainder of the amount needed to pay for the after-prom party, which other committees have done in the past. “This was a good little fundraiser, so we won’t have to do another one, hopefully,� said Schulz. “We’re so lucky in the West Fork community because the businesses and everyone are always so good about supporting things and helping out.�

West Fork’s Kaitlyn Liekweg passes the ball during pool play Saturday at Hampton-Dumont Middle School during the Hampton Volleyball Tournament. Courney Larson looks on. (Kristi Nixon photo) Hampton Tournament Pool A: Janesville def. South Hamilton 21-10, 21-8; Carroll Kuemper def. Nashua-Plainfield 21-14, 21-14; Carroll Kuemper def. South Hamilton 21-19, 21-18; Janesville def. Nashua-Plainfield 21-12, 21-17; South Hamilton def. Nashua-Plainfield 17-21, 21-17, 16-14; Janesville def. Carroll Kuemper 21-16, 21-15. Pool B: Charles City def. Hampton-Dumont 21-8, 21-10; Roland-Story def. Hampton-Dumont 21-14, 21-14; Roland-Story def. South Hardin 21-15, 21-16; Charles City def. South Hardin 21-12, 21-10; Charles City def. Roland-Story 21-8, 21-7; South Hardin def. Hampton-Dumont 21-11, 21-10. Pool C: Iowa Falls-Alden def. Denver 21-15, 19-21, 15-13; Independence def. West Fork 21-15, 21-13;

Independence def. Denver 21-12, 21-15; Iowa FallsAlden def. West Fork 21-14, 21-14; Denver def. West Fork 21-16, 21-18; Independence def. Iowa FallsAlden 21-19, 21-18, 15-11. Championship bracket play: Independence def. Roland-Story 26-24, 26-24; Janesville def. Independence 23-25, 25-9, 25-7; Iowa Falls-Alden def. Denver 15-21, 21-18, 15-13; Charles City def. Iowa Falls-Alden 25-8, 25-11; Carroll Kuemper def. South Hamilton 2118, 21-16; Charles City def. Carroll Kuemper 25-16, 2523; Janesville def. Charles City 21-25, 25-22, 25-13, championship. Consolation bracket play: South Hamilton def. Nashua-Plainfield 17-21, 21-17, 16-14; West Fork def. Hampton-Dumont 21-14, 21-11.

West Fork wins in four SHEFFIELD – Lindsey Peterson tallied 31 kills and 23 digs in a 3-1 West Fork volleyball victory over Rockford on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Warhawks added on to her career totals after a career mark on Tuesday night against Northwood-Kensett. Courtney Larson added nine kills in the 25-12, 22-25, 25-22, 25-10 win over the Wildcats as West Fork improved to 10-6 overall, 6-2 in the Corn Bowl. Peyton Perkins, who distributed 22 of the Warhawks’ 43 kills, also was 16-of-

18 serving with six aces.

West Fork 3, Rockford 1 (25-12, 22-25, 25-22. 25-10) Attacks – WF 128 (Lindsey Peterson 63, Courtney Larson 32, Lexi Bray 12, Kelsey Nierengarten 11, Ahna Larson 6, Lea Johnson 2, Courtney Lowe, Peyton Perkins 5). Kills – WF 49 (Peterson 31, C. Larson 9, Bray 5, Nierengarten 2, Johnson, A. Larson). Blocks – WF 1 (Peterson). Assists – WF 43 (Perkins 22, A. Larson 16, Peterson 2, Jacy Guerrero, Nierengarten). Digs – WF 64 (Peterson 23, C. Larson 12, Kaitlyn Liekweg 10, A. Larson 9, Jeffrey 4, Madison Patton 4, Perkins 2, Guerrero 2, Ashley Stevens 2, Guerrero, Jeffrey). Serving – WF, Guerrero 3-3; Jeffrey 20-21, ace; Perkins 21-23, 5 aces; C. Larson 9-10; Liekweg 9-10; Peterson 6-18, 6 aces; A. Larson 7-9; ace.

Four divisions competing The annual Clarion Junior Wrestling Tournament, sponsored by the Clarion Ruritans and the Clarion Recreation Department, takes place on Saturday, Nov. 23. There will be four divisions competing. Pee Wee is for grades PrepK, K, first and second. Weigh-in is from 7:30-8:30 a.m., with matches starting at 9:30 a.m. Bantam is for third and fourth graders, with weigh-in also from 7:308:30 a.m. and wrestling starting right after the Pee Wee matches. Junior is for fifth and sixth graders, with weighin from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and matches starting right after Bantam. Senior is for seventh and eighth graders, with weigh-in also from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and matches starting right after Junior. All wrestlers will wrestle 4-man round robin events. Every attempt is made to give all boys three matches. Hopefully, byes will not be necessary

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

CONFERENCES from page 1 source of communication between the teachers, students and parents/guardians. They provide an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet teachers and administrators, to ask questions and to hear about how each child interacts in the classroom. It is an opportunity to gain valuable feedback about the development of individual students. Most importantly, it sends a powerful message about how much parents and

educators care about the education of each student. Even if it is only for five or 10 minutes, the time parents take to spend with teachers can have an enormous impact on their children’s attitude toward learning and success in the classroom, such as increased school attendance and higher academic performance. We encourage you to make every effort to attend the conferences. West Fork School Calendar Notices Friday, Oct. 18 End of Quarter, 2 p.m.

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West Fork CSD Meeting Agenda West Fork CSD Board Agenda Monday, October 21, 2013 Superintendent’s Office - Rockwell 5:00 P.M. 1. Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call 2. Welcome & Recognize Visitors 3. Consent Approvals a. Agenda b. Minutes from 9/16/2013 c. West Fork Bills d. West Fork Financials 4. Discuss/Approve district participation in IDTPA (for random drug/alcohol testing) 5. Review/Approve reciprocal transdismissal Wednesday, Oct. 23 Professional Development, 2 p.m. dismissal Monday, Oct. 28 Parent Teacher Conferences, 4-8 p.m. 2 p.m. Dismissal Tuesday, Oct. 29 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-7 p.m. 2 p.m. dismissal Friday, Nov. 1 No School Monday, Nov. 4 No School, Professional Development

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portation agreements with the Mason City and Clear Lake School Districts 6. Discuss/Approve Open Enrollment Applications 7. Review/Approve cost estimates for resurfacing the high school track 8. Discuss the 2014-2015 School Calendar and potential school start dates 9. Discuss options for performing a district wide air conditioning feasibility study 10. Discuss/Approve School Board appointment of School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC), Early Childhood Committee, and Vocational Education Advisory Committee 11. Discuss/Approve Early Start Date Waiver 12. Discuss/Approve Board Policies (re-approval) a. 102 b. 302.1 c. 303.2 d. 506.1 e. 603.4 f. 605.6 13. Principal’s Report 14. Superintendent’s Report 15. Adjournment

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What are the Warhawks Doing Next Week?

Glow Run sees great turnout last Saturday in Sheffield

Clarion Junior Wrestling Tournament on November 23

West Fork falls at Nashua NASHUA – West Fork dropped a Class 1A, District 3 road contest at NashuaPlainfield, 55-28, last Friday night. The Warhawks trailed 25-6 at the half and were unable to recover to fall to 2-4 overall, 1-4 district. Spencer Halloran completed 9-of20 passes for nearly 200 yards and a touchdown pass – to Evan Sprung – while rushing for another and Collin Arndt added 2-of-3 passes for two more scores – both to Deven Heitland, but the Huskies tallied eight rushing touchdowns, including big plays of 69, 63 and 28. This Friday, West Fork takes to the road

These glowing bodies in the Glow Run’s black light tent were from the Peil family of Coulter. Pictured are Cam, Evan, Cindy and Rob. (Submitted photo courtesy of Amber Weydert)

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