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Buss wins this week’s Football Contest There were 7 entries missing just 2 games on this week’s football contest - Shane Buss, Nick Thorne, and Tim Primus of Allison; Ron Reints of Cedar Falls, Michael Reiher and Evan Hinders of Clarksville, and Richard Ubben of Dumont. Determined by the tie-breaker, Shane was the 1st place winner and will receive $35 in football bucks while Ron placed 2nd and will receive $15 in football bucks.

Football bucks can be spent like cash at any of the locations listed on the football contest pages, and may be picked up at either newspaper office.

This is the final week for the Clarksville Star/Butler County Tribune-Journal football contest, so check inside for the week’s featured games and submit your picks for a chance to win!

Correction In the Nov. 14 Clarksville Star newspaper article Clarksville Halloween, Joker and Batman were falsely identified.

Joker is father Corey Jones, with Batman as his son, Zeke. The Star regrets the error.

Clarksville Fall Vendor Show Saturday The Clarksville Fall Vendor Show will be held this Saturday, November 23, from 9:00 a.m.-noon at the Clarksville AMVETS Hall. Vendors featured will include Scentsy, 31, Pampered Chef, Gold Canyon Candles....and more!

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By Pat Racette After sending out surveys to elementary students’ parents, the demand bus stops in town proved to be high.

The problem, however, is Clarksville School District would have to purchase a full-time bus and driver to add an in town route. With five school buses currently, including a wheelchair and handicap assessible one, a sixth bus would be needed to make three of four centrally located stops around town. “We have two route buses and two activity buses, and we use all four of them all over places quite a bit. And the smaller bus couldn’t haul all the kids [in town],� said Clarksville Superintendent/Elementary Principal Eric Wood.

The two bus routes currently have a maximum of 43 and 36 riders, while adding in town riders would put them at 69 and 60. Capacity on school buses is 65, which is three kids to a seat. “You just can’t get three to seat with backpacks,� Wood said. “Two per seat comfortably seats 45 or 46, and we are way over that.�

At Monday’s Board of Education meeting, no action was taken, as the discussion of in town bus stops was tabled, so an advertisement for a school bus driver could be put in the Clarksville Star, Waverly newspaper and Iowa Teach Web site. If the district gets an acceptable applicant, action will be taken, if not, discussion will end. “It weighs on our advertisement,�

Wood said.

• Softball coach and Teacher Aide Jeff Stirling and Sue Lynd each turned in letters of resignation. • The Board approved an application for $24,004 of additional allowable growth due to having four students open enroll out of the district.

According to Wood, certified enrollment is the basis for next year’s budget; with the schools the kids open enrolled at wanting the money this year. Therefore, Clarksville has to wait until next year to get the open enrollment money, and in the meantime, apply for additional allowable growth to pay the schools. • The heating/cooling agreement with AEA 267 maintenance program to troubleshoot and help with problems was approved. • At Risk/School Improvement Coordinator Eric Eckerman reported on a Teacher Leadership Compensation Grant that the district plans on applying for next year. • A work session was held to get ready for the site visit by Iowa Department of Education on Dec. 10 and 11. The department visits school districts every five years, as they hold interviews with Board of Education members, general education teachers, middle teachers, high school teachers, etc., along with checking personnel records, documents and more. • Principal Bob Saathoff reported that the district is looking into getting software to allow middle and high school parents to sign up for conference online in spring.

See Bus Route on page 2

Clarksville Ecumenical Thanksgiving worship November 27 The churches in the Clarksville area are having a Thanksgiving Eve service again this year. The service is Wednesday, November 27, at the Clarksville Church of Christ, 302 S. Elizabeth Street. Everyone is welcome. The service begins at 7 p.m.

The service consists of a representative of each church giving a fiveminute presentation, whether brief sermon, song, poem or other expression of thanksgiving. Afterwards, there will be snacks in the church basement.

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4-Hers earn awards...

Little Clovers turned in record books to receive a certificate Sunday at the 4-H Awards Ceremony in Parkersburg. Award winners included, front row: Cori Brase, Jordan Osterbuhr, Wyatt Junker, Erika Brinkman and Casey Leerhoff. Back row: Charity Johnson, Alexis Brinkman and Sierra Vance.

See full coverage of the event in the Dec. 5 newspaper. (Pat Racette Photo) See 4-H on page 16

Businesses lock in plans for images Downtown business windows Businesses both on and off Main Street, along with other sites, are will reflect familiar Christmas card busy preparing to resurrect Images scenes, with friends and neighbors meeting guests. Also, Clarksville of Christmas from yesteryears.

To be held Sunday, Dec. 8, from 4 Public Library, City Hall and Taylor to 6 p.m., three north and four south Repair will be entertaining just off Main Street. businesses on Main Street A Marshmallow World will welcome guests to in Winter will be the the festival, includtheme at Pete and ing Dave Johnson, Welcome to Shorty’s, while other Clarksville Auto-Don businesses, civic Kielman, Baker Sergroups, churches vice Station-Chuck and families recreate Baker and Clarksholiday ideas on the ville Vet Service, all walk through downon the south end; and town.

Schmadeke Feed Mill, During the two-hour Bushwackers and K & S event, on-lookers can follow Grocery, all on the north end.

The Images of Christmas commit- the lighted star to the Little Town tee is hoping residential owners will of Bethlehem stable scene where add luminaries to curbs to light the seven community churches are taking turns portraying the holy night. way.

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NFL & Life program Saturday PARKERSBURG — The Ed Thomas Family Foundation and First Congregational Church of Parkersburg will host NFL and Life, an inspiring evening at the Aplington-Parkersburg High School Auditorium, Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m.

Admission is free to the event, which features messages from Aaron Kampman, an Aplington-Parkersburg graduate who recently retired from a career in the NFL, and his brother Andy, who currently serves as Director of Mobilization at the Austin Stone Community Church in Austin Texas.

The event will also feature music from The Johnson Strings.

Following the event refreshments will be served and information will be available from each of guest speakers, musicians and sponsors.

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Each church will depict the scene in their own way through scripture and music.

Additionally, live music will be heard from one end of downtown to the other, with band students playing, children’s and church bell choirs ringing, violinists bowing, a family playing instruments and school members singing.

Frosty the Snow Man and Santa Claus will be roaming along the way too. Children are encouraged to bring letters to Santa’s Mail Box at the Clarksville Star. The letters will be published in upcoming issues.

Many hot beverages and sweet treats also will make for a great time on Main Street.

NOTE: More themes will be announced in the next Star issue, with plenty surprises to be left only for the event.

Peoples Community Health Clinic held an Affordable Care Act informational meeting last Tuesday at the Clarksville AMVETS building. Certified Application Counselors were: Sonja Bock (outreach and enrollment coordinator, Waterloo), Tera Block (manager Waterloo), Wendy Hoth (manager, Waterloo), Rhiannon McCully (Licensed Practical Nurse, Clarksville) and Jackie Schoneman (receptionist, Clarksville).

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By Pat Racette Open enrollment to get Marketplace health coverage began Oct. 1, however, the second key date of Jan. 1 is approaching.

Due to problems with the Web site HealthCare.gov and confusion about the Affordable Care Ace in general, Peoples Community Health Clinic of Butler County held an informational meeting last week at Clarksville AMVETS Hall.

Five Certified Application Counselors were present to help uninsured individuals ages 19-64 in the area get signed up. “We’re here to help,� said Sonja Bock, Peoples Clinic of Waterloo Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator. “People can call and ask questions, because if you’re uninsured, you have to do something.�

HealthCare.gov is slated to be working by Nov. 30, as individuals need to sign up by Dec. 15 to have insurance by Jan. 1, when most U.S. citizens are required to have health coverage. “We can use a DHS [Department of Human Services] portal to get in [Marketplace] and sign people up,�

Bock said. “You can also enroll by telephone or paper application, but

I don’t think paper application is a good way to do it.�

The ACA will affect around 3 percent of Americans, which is around 120,000 to 150,000 Iowans. Those uninsured may be refugees, self-employed farmers, low-income families, individuals out of prison and more. “They [government] are targeting the uninsured for different reasons,â€? she said. “If you’re insured, you’re fine‌People think they have to do something, but really they don’t.

And those uninsured are happy to have the opportunity.�

Obamacare coverage is unique to every individual, based on income and other select variables. The plan is designed to provide higher quality health coverage and lower premium costs for all Iowans. It also offers dental to adults and children, mental health and addiction support services and specialty coverage. “You don’t have to go to Iowa City, you can pick specialty services where you want to go,� Bock said.

To schedule an appointment with Certified Application Counselors from Peoples Clinic, call 319-2724350.

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National Adoption Month Gift Certificates available for Camping at Wilder Park Have friends or relatives that enjoy camping? Then for Christmas, or other occasions, consider a camping gift certificate at beautiful Wilder Park at Allison. The cost per night of camping is $12.00.

In addition to 52 spacious campsites; campers may enjoy 18 holes Frisbee golf, miniature golf, walking

and bike trails, fishing ponds, three shelter houses, an enhance playground, tether ball, sand volleyball, a giant chess/checker board, wildflower prairies, shower house, dump station , entertainment center and eight tent camping sites. Wilder Park is one of a very few campgrounds that has extreme storm shelters.

The gift certificates are available at Allison City Hall, 319-267-2245.

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By Pat Racette During National Adoption Month, the goal is to raise awareness for the need of adoptive families, along with celebrating adoptions.

A child is eligible for adoption services through the department of human services if: the child is under 18, in foster care and the parents of the child have had their rights terminated.

In Butler, 19 children are in foster care, with four of them having parental rights terminated and in homes planning to adopt. Six are in family foster care, seven are in relative care and one apiece are in group care and non-relative home.

Also in Butler, seven foster families are licensed. “There is always a need for foster families,� said Amy McCoy, public information officer at Iowa Depart-

ment of Human Services. “The goal is to have foster families who are from the areas where children are coming from, and who can meet the needs of children coming into care.�

Butler DHS staff works with families to finalize adoption, including pre-finalization visits, helping families and children transition to adoption, refer families and children for additional services if needed, and to work with the family’s attorney to provide the necessary documents to finalize the adoption.

Iowa KidsNet performs activities to license foster families and approve adoptive families. They also provide post adoption services across the state. Lutheran Services in Iowa is an agency in the area part of Iowa KidsNet provider network.

To contact Butler DHS, call 319267-2594 or 800-873-1340.

Families interested in foster care or adoption can visit dhs.state.ia.us or iowakidsnet.com.

Clarksville Star launches new Web site, improved E-edition After much research and preparation, the Clarksville Star launched its state-of-the-art Web site and E-edition subscription last week at www.butlercountytribune.com.

The site is computer, iPad and smartphone friendly, and will be updated often with local news, sports, death notices, weather and other information. It also serves as a jumping off point for the Star’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, as well as an easy way for the public to submit news like wedding and birth announcements.

In the future, users will be able to buy photos they see in the paper through the Web site via a photo service called Smugmug. Photos will be available in almost any size and will arrive in the mail about a week after an order is placed. “I was very excited to help bring our online presence up-to-date,� said Mid-America Publishing Web administrator Molly Angstman. “Our readers deserve a modern, easy-to-navigate site with current content.�

According to Angstman, the best part of the new site is the improved E-edition, an online replica of the printed newspaper.

“Users access the E-edition through a username and password, but otherwise it’s a lot like the normal paper. Instead of turning pages with your hands, you just click with your mouse instead,� she says. “Or, if you’re on an iPad, you just tap the screen to keep reading.�

E-editions are handy for people who travel often, or out-of-towners who don’t want to wait to receive the paper in the mail. Others just like the tech-savvy way of reading the news, says Angstman. “If there’s a link mentioned in a story or an ad within the E-edition, you can actually click on it and your browser will take you right to that link. That’s a cool interactive feature you can’t get with a printed-paper, “ she said.

Access to the E-edition is free for Star print subscribers.

Those interested can contact Deb Chaney, the Star’s circulation manager, at 1-800-558-1244 ext. 122, or mapcirculation@ iowaconnect.com to request a username and password.

New subscribers can subscribe to the e-edition through the new Web site by clicking “subscribe� at the top of the homepage.

In town bus route?

The two bus routes currently have a maximum of 43 and 36 riders, while adding in town riders would put them at 69 and 60. Capacity on school buses is 65, which is three kids to a seat.

Continued from front page • Superintendent Wood reported that the Iowa Star Conference would have student representatives from all schools meet at Wartburg Wednesday, Dec. 4, to figure out sportsmanship guidelines for sporting events.

Wood said a couple months ago,

superintendents grew concerned about the way students were treating visiting teams at home. “Some superintendents were concerned about the way students were treating visitors, along with dressing and acting at sporting events,� he said.

Senator Chuck Grassley Illicit Drugs as Candy-flavored Kid Bait In years of working to combat illicit drugs, I’ve seen a lot, but maybe nothing quite as venal and cynical as candy-flavored methamphetamine and cocaine marketed to children.

Law enforcement officers and drug treatment officials have come across methamphetamine, cocaine and other illegal drugs that have been colored, packaged and flavored to appeal to children. Some of these items have names like “Pot Tarts� and “Reese’s Crumbled Hash Brownies.�

In March of last year, Chicago police warned parents about a strawberry-flavored version of methamphetamine called “strawberry quick� or “strawberry meth.� The police worried that the drug would appear in schools and that kids would give it to each other like candy, not knowing the item’s true nature. This kind of drug manipulation is not a smalltime venture. In 2008 near Modesto, Calif., federal agents seized cocaine

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Current federal law has no enhanced penalties for flavoring or packaging controlled substances to attract kids. That’s why Sen. Dianne Feinstein and I, as co-chairs of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, have introduced legislation to increase federal penalties for drug dealers who engage in this repellent practice. The Saving Kids From Dangerous Drugs Act provides an enhanced penalty when any adult knowingly or intentionally manufactures or creates a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or Schedule II that is: combined with a beverage or candy product; marketed or packaged to appear similar to a beverage or candy product; or modified by flavoring or coloring.

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Clubs & Meetings 500 CARD PARTY There will be a 500 Card Party on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Clarksville Public Library. The public is welcome to attend. ________ CLARKSVILLE AMVETS & AUXILIARY The Clarksville AMVETS and Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 25, at 7:00 p.m. ________ SHELL ROCK AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY #393 The Shell Rock American Legion Auxiliary #393 will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Veteran’s Room of the Boyd Building on Thursday, November 21. Rose Meyer and Carol Heckman will be hostesses. ________ CLARKSVILLE AREA NURSING HOME AUXILIARY The Clarksville Area Nursing Home Auxiliary met on Tuesday, November 12, at 1:30 p.m. with 6 members present.

Vice-President, Gert Wilken, called the meeting to order. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. There is $622.89 in our checking account; and $1.029.20 in the Regular Memorial Account, of which $511.84 is the balance in the Memorial Savings Account.

December 10 at 1:30 p.m. will be the date of our next meeting.

Mending dates will be November 13, November 27, & December 11 at 8 a.m. in the activity room.

Janice Metz will furnish cookies for the last half of November; ALL AUXILIARY MEMBERS will furnish cookies of their choice for December; Please bring your cookies to the Clarksville Nursing Home kitchen; Thank you for helping with this project!!

Evening bingo will be on Wednesday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. with Auxiliary members and helpers in charge.

Don Kramer won the men’s haircut & Bonnie Snow won the ladies hair set for November.

There have been no resident deaths since our October meeting.

There are no new residents to report.

Joan Bartlett reported the new MP3 music player has been installed and is playing a variety of music, especially an assortment of Christmas music. Thank you, Jeff Kolb, for completing this project for us.

The annual Christmas family dinner and program will be on December 20. Gifts from auxiliary friends to nursing home residents must be under the Christmas tree in the activity room before this date!!!

2014 annual dues for auxiliary members ($2.00 for active members; $3.00 for inactive members) are payable anytime - bring to any auxiliary meeting or give to any auxiliary member to bring to the auxiliary treasurer.

Terms of board members Carol Hempen, Lois (GG) Roose; and Gert Wilken expire at the end of 2013; Each of these board members are to either find a replacement or notify the auxiliary that they will accept another 3-year term as an auxiliary board member by the Dec 10th auxiliary meeting.

Lavola Rohlwing moved to adjourn; Marj Krull seconded. Carried.

Members enjoyed refreshments and visiting after the meeting.

Vera Garbes, Secretary ________ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BUTLER COUNTY American Cancer Society Butler County Board meeting met Tuesday, November 12, at the home of Darlys Mennenga with 11 members present.

President Darlys welcomed everyone including Heather Englin, Mason City Office and our new leader Sarah Foster, Waterloo Office.

Minutes were read and approved.

Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $8,893.39 for Butler County Relay For Life account.

Helen Debner reported on our meeting in Clear Lake on RADON in our homes in our community. How can we get information and what we can do to make people aware of it.

Butler County has 49% Radon. Can effect our health overall. Darlys will try to get more information.

We again discussed the Golf Passes, someone would have to do it strictly on there own such as a team.

Margaret Smith reported on the “Breast Cancer� walk held at Greene School and monies raised. Everyone wore PINK! Our next meeting is March 11, 2014. Darlys served a delicious meal.

Harriet Forry, secretary ________ JACKSON LUCKY CLOVERS 4-H CLUB The Jackson Lucky Clovers 4-H club met on Sunday, November 10, at 3:30 in the basement of the Clarksville Public Library. President Ainsley Lovrien called the meeting to order and started with the Pledge of Allegiance. Nineteen members were in attendance.

The hostess was Emma Wedeking.

McKenna Lebeck read the minutes from the last meeting. Janet Borchardt read the balance. The group discussed possible fundraising ideas, Salvation Army bell ringing, and our Christmas party. Members who completed record books were recognized with an award. The awards banquet is on Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 in Parkersburg. The group did a stem project. Members were reminded to re-enroll online and pay $10 club dues.

McKayla Lebeck did a presentation on decorated candle jars and McKenna Lebeck did a presentation on turtle brownies. We ended with the 4-H pledge.

Submitted by Rachel Borchardt ________

SHARE packages available for December The SHARE December packages are now available; you are able to purchase one, all or any combination. Orders need to be placed before December 6. Food Pickup will be December 20 or 21 depending upon location.

(A) Best Value Package $25.00 “Save up to 50% on your groceries�

1lb. 90% Lean Ground Beef, 4/4oz.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets, 1lb. All Natural Turkey Burgers, 4/4oz. Pollock Fillets, 9 oz.

Package Red’s All Natural Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, 22 oz. Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls, Fresh Seasonal Produce Assortment (so fresh you might think we picked them ourselves) (B) Grocery Package $13.50 “Purchase with an (A) to double your fruits and vegetables� Fresh Seasonal Produce Assortment (so fresh you might think we picked them ourselves), 9 oz. Package Red’s All Natural Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, 22 oz. Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls (C) Meat Only Package $13.50“Purchase with an (A) package to double your meat� 1lb. 90% Lean Ground Beef, 4/4oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets, 1lb.

All Natural Turkey Burgers, 4/4oz.

Pollock Fillets (D) Christmas Dinner Package $30.00 “All the fixings for a meal for six� Ham, Pineapple Tidbits, Potatoes, Gravy, Macaroni & Cheese, Frozen Winter Vegetable Blend,

Dessert Item, Salad Mix, Celery, Carrots, Apples, Oranges (E) T-Bone/Porterhouse Steak Box $32.00 “Treat Yourself to a steak dinner and we will throw in a package of roasted potatoes free!� 4 – 16 oz. T-Bone Steaks (F) Shrimp Box $17.00 2 lbs. Beer Battered, Tail on Shrimp (G) Meat and Cheese Box $22.00 “Nice Holiday Appetizer� 2-7 oz.

Beef Summer Sausage, 1 - 1 2 oz. Beef Summer Sausage, 1-8 oz.

Mild Cheddar Cheese, 1-8 oz. Colby Cheese, 1-8 oz. Pepper Jack Cheese The following are *choice items.

In order to purchase these items you must first purchase one of the above packages A, B, C, D, E, F or G (H) *Choice Item/Turkey Breast $12.00 3.25 lb. Fully Cooked, Oven Roasted, Skin on Turkey Breast, No MSG and Gluten Free (I) *Choice Item/Teriyaki Beef Tender $ 6.00 1.7 lbs. Hormel Always Tender (J) *Choice Item/6 lbs. Pierogies $12.00 “Each variety is in a convenient 2 lb. bag� 2 lbs. Potato & 4 Cheese, 2 lbs. Potato & Onion, 2 lbs.

Potato & Bacon (K) *Choice Item/Cheesecake Sampler $7.50 “Great Holiday Dessert� 19.2 oz. Cheesecake Sampler 4 Flavors, New York, Turtle, Strawberry and Chocolate Marble For more information, contact Dorothy Knoedler, 319-885-6642.

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Butler County Young Riders Awards...

The Butler County Young Riders held their High Point Awards Program on Sunday, November 3, above the Allison City Hall.

Winners were: Front row: Beth Homeister, 2nd place in Halter & 9-13 speed; Courtney Reyna, 1st place 9-13 speed & 3rd place 9-13 judged; Hannah Finch, 1st place Halter Back row: Candace Taylor, 1st place English, 2nd place 14-18 speed & 3rd place 14-18 judged; Gabbi Kampman, 1st place 9-13 judged; Hailey Finch, 2nd place English, 2nd place 9-13 judged & 3rd place 9-13 speed; Molli Wise, 1st place 14-18 judged & 3rd place English; Christine Reyna, 1st place 14-18 speed & 2nd place 14-18 judged; Sarah Krukow, 1st place 19 & up judged & 3rd place Halter Not shown: Korrigan Hippen, 3rd place 14-18 speed; Kara Leerhoff, 2nd place 19 & up judged; Sue Ayres, 3rd place 19 & up judged Submitted by Sue Schrage, Leader of the Butler County Young Riders 4-H club.

Clarksville Fall Vendor Show Scentsy, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Gold Canyon Candles....and more!

Saturday, November 23, 9am- Noon Clarksville AMVETS Hall

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Attending the reunion was (front row, left to right): Russ Martin, Calene Ziska Smith, Joyce Anderson Griffith, Darlene State Borel; (back row): Raynard Southard, Francis Rohrer, Herman Heimstra, Luella Blackman Brotherton (California), Gerene Dougherty Smith, and Newt Draheim. (Submitted Photo)

Time Flies When You Are Having Fun In the fall of 1930, 23 little girls and 20 little boys tearfully were torn from their mothers arms to start Kindergarten in the old grade school building. At that time, there were no pre-schools. The fall of 1940, 36 rural students joined the freshman class. On the evening of May 20, 1943, 73 bewildered bodies skipped across the stage to grasp their coveted high school diplomas from Supt. C.J. Christiansen. It was in the middle of WW II and a few young men were already in military service.

Several years later, the school board gave each an Honorary Diploma. Two classmates were killed in action, and one a German War Prisoner. One sophomore died in a hunting accident. It was the first class in Clarion High School history to graduate wearing Caps and Gowns, and the last to have the Mantel Ceremony. One week before graduation, the Class presented an entertaining Variety Show before an estimated crowd of fifteen hundred.

In 1939 and 1940, several classmates were in the high school

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Norma Heiser of Waverly will celebrate her 95th birthday with an open house at Doc’s in Clarksville on Sunday, December 1, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. It will be hosted by her children, Dennis Heiser of Waterloo and Margyne Smith of Allison. Norma requests no gifts.

Cards may be sent to Norma at 1328 185th St., Waverly, IA 50677.

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band that received a First and a Second, respectively, in the National Marching Band contest in Minneapolis and St Paul. During the senior year, the Class President was elected Governor of the high school.

It was the second and last of such elections.

During the past 70 years, the members paid annual dues of $5 and received a “Class Action� news booklet. For the construction of the Public Library addition, the Class gave $1,000. A contribution was made for the recent band uniforms.

Every summer coffees were held on the 2nd Tuesday of June, July and August. The “National� Reunion was always on the 3rd Saturday in September; however, the 70th this year was held on September 14.

This past summer Classmates were saddened by five classmates‘deaths, all within six weeks. The Archives of the Clarion Public Library has one volume of a continuing Class History and one volume of Pictures.

For the Finale, the remaining two Classmates will fraternally toast the Great GHS Class of 1943!

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Church Directory ACKLEYWashington Reformed Church 28182 Birch Ave Phone # 641-847-2817 Rev. Jack D. Ritsema, Pastor Service Times: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship.

ALLISONAllison Bible Church 108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, Nov. 24: 9:15 a.m. Bible Hour; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday, Nov. 27: 7:00 p.m.

Lord’s Supper and Prayer Allison Congregational Church Ralph Wedeking Pastor Sunday, Nov. 24: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Confirmation; 10:00 a.m. Worship Service.

St. James Lutheran Church Pastor Jeffrey A. Blank Sunday, Nov. 24: Thanksoffering and World Hunger Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Nov. 25: 1:45 p.m. WELCA are hosts for Bingo at Allison Rehabilitation Center Tuesday, Nov. 26: 9:00 a.m. SewSew Sisters; 7:30-10:30 a.m. Coffee at The Corner Wednesday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship & Holy Communion Service at St. James; No Confirmation Thursday, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Day! Trinity Reformed Church Pastor Gary Mulder 614 Cherry St. 319-267-2982 Note: Handicap Accessible Services are broadcast live on Dumont Cable Channel 998.

Sunday, Nov. 24: 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:00 Small Gr. Wednesday, Nov. 27: 7:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Service at St. James Thursday, Nov. 28: Happy Thanksgiving!

APLINGTONHitesville Gospel Hall R.R., Aplington Sunday, Nov. 24: 10:00 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, Nov. 27: 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONTNew Hope Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Ann Donat Aredale

Sunday, Nov. 24: 8:00 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, Nov. 24: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

BRISTOWBristow Church of Christ Justin Briney, Minister Ph: 641-775-3301 Sunday, Nov. 24: 9:00 a.m. Coffee and goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship.

Reformed Church, Bristow Kesley Presbyterian Church Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, Nov. 24: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Kesley.

CLARKSVILLE – Peace for your soul, In a peaceful setting.

Unity Presbyterian Church Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 Pastor Christine Kaplunas Sunday, November 24: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service.

St. John Lutheran Church 204 N. Washington 278-4765 Sunday, November 24: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship.

Monday, November 25: 7:00 p.m.

Handbell practice.

Tuesday, November 26: 9:00 a.m.

Newsletter folding.

Wednesday, November 27: 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service @ Church of Christ.

Thursday, November 28: Office Closed.

Community United Methodist Church 309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, November 24: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.

Immanuel United Church of Christ 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Sunday, November 24: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Bell Choirs; 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home; 6:30 p.m. Pairs/Spares.

Wednesday, November 27: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study; 7:00 p.m. Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service @

Office Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, November 24: 9:00 a.m.

Worship.

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New Life Lutheran Congregation Unity Presbyterian Church Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 Rev. Kris Snyder, Pastor 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; 3rd and 4th Sundays Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor Sunday, November 24: 8:00 a.m.

Worship.

Church of Christ 302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, November 24: 8:45 a.m.

Coffee & Donuts; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday, November 27: 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service.

DUMONTDumont Reformed Church (641) 857-3514 Pastors Jeff and April Fiet Sundays: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (age 3 through high school); 10:00 a.m. Worship (Nursery Care Provided Each Week; Communion on the First Sunday of each Month) Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. RCYF (youth group for 8th-12th grade) GREENEFirst Presbyterian Church 319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Jenny Ehlers, Pastor pcgreen@omnitelcom.com Sunday, Nov. 24: 8:30 a.m. Worship Followed by Fellowship St. Mary’s Catholic Church Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, Nov. 24: 10:00 a.m.

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St. Peter Lutheran Church 324 E. Traer, Greene Gary Hatcher, Pastor 641-816-5531 Sunday, Nov. 24: Christ the King Sunday & Last Sunday in the Church Year, 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School, Luther League; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Christmas Program Practice; 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion Wednesday, Nov. 27: 7:00 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 7:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship with Traditional Holy Communion, Food Bank Offering Thursday, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Day! Office Closed Friday, Nov. 29: Office Closed Saturday, Nov. 30: 6:00 p.m.

Worship with Holy Communion by Intinction NASHUASt. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill 10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant HillNashua Rev. Jessica Margrave Shirm (641) 435-4998 Sunday, November 24: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Kids Choir/Confirmation/Sunday School.

Wednesday, November 27: 7:308:15 p.m. Youth Devotions.

Thursday, November 28: “Happy Thanksgiving�

PLAINFIELD – First Baptist Church 809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, November 24: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m.

Worship.

Wednesday, November 27: 7:00 p.m. BYF for 7th-12th Grades.

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PLEASANT VALLEY – First United Church of Christ 31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, November 24: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; Family Thank Offering dedicated; Deadline for submitting newsletter articles.

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Every Sunday 415 4th Street SW Rev. Matthew Versemann & Rev. Keith Brustuen Sunday, November 24: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School & Bible Class.

Open Bible Church 1013 E. Bremer Ave. Senior Pastor Rev. Marvin Talamantez Ph: 319-352-2038 Sunday, Nov. 24: 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship; Coffee Corner: Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Obituaries

Roy H. Edeker

ROSEVILLESt. Mary Church Roseville, IA Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Saturdays: 7:00 p.m.

Sundays: 8:30 a.m.

SHELL ROCK – United Methodist Church 204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, November 24: 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service.

First Baptist Church 223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, Nov. 24: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

AWANAS-Bible Verses, Stories, Refreshments Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Sundays 9:30 a.m. KXEL AM Radio Bible Class The Double Edged Sword Saturday, November 23: 5:00 p.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Bible Class.

Faith Lutheran Church 422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer. com Sunday, November 24: 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service.

Wednesday, November 27: 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service.

VILMARSt. John’s Lutheran Church Pastor Mark Walker St. John’s is Handicap Accessible.

Sunday, Nov. 24: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship Service with Pastor Wendell Debner giving the Message in the absence of Pastor Mark Walker, Coffee & Fellowship; Visitors are Welcome.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: 6:00 p.m.

Confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice; 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service.

Saturday, Nov. 30: 7:00 a.m.

Prayer at Elm Springs WAVERLYSt. Mary’s Catholic Church 2700 Horton Road Fr. Dave Schatz 319-352-2493 Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday 5:15 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Friday, November 22: 7:00 a.m.

Mass.

Saturday, November 23: 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, November 24: 8:00 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy of the Word; 10:00 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy of the Word/Baptism - Miller; 11:00 a.m. Catholicism Series; 6:00-7:00 p.m. 1st Reconciliation Class; 7:00 p.m. Catholicism Series.

Peace United Church of Christ 1800 11th Street SE 319-352-3151 Pastor Jonathan Hennings Sunday, November 24: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

St. John Lutheran Church

Wednesday, November 27: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6:00 p.m. Midweek Classes.

Roy H. Edeker, 78, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

He was born January 9, 1935, to Herman and Minnie (Rodenbeck) Edeker in rural Allison. He served his country in the United States Army. Roy was united in marriage

to LaVonne M. Johnson on June 10, 1962, at the Jerico Lutheran Church.

He was a farmer and an agriculture sales man. Roy was a member of the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Vilmar and served many years on the Butler County Conservation Board. He enjoyed gardening, planting trees, hunting, and wood working.

Roy is survived by his wife LaVonne Edeker of Allison, son Kevin (Rhonda) Edeker of Allison, son Steven (Jennifer) Edeker of Tripoli, sister Joan (Stan) Miller of Cedar Rapids, grandchildren Cheere, Monica, Jason, Stefanie, Kimberley, Jeremy and Natalee, and a greatgranddaughter Emily Edeker. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marlys Kruse.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 20, at St. John’s Evangelical Church Vilmar in rural Greene, Iowa. Burial will take place at St. John’s Evangelical Church Cemetery in rural Greene, Iowa at a later date. Pastor Mark Walker officiated the service.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.

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High Game / High Series Matt Katcher 267/613, Darin Trees 236/595, Collin Freesemann 210/553, Justin Abell 550, Clark Freesemann 226/549, Sonya Bauer 540, Kevin Schafer 525, Isaac Almelien 201/524, Gordy Smith 522, Mike Salge 202/518, Nate Trees 516, Kevin McConaughy 204/507.

Congratulations to Matt Katcher for career high game of 267.

Avoid winter’s perils by going online for social security business

By Gerald Nelson Social Security District Manager in Waterloo, IA Old Man Winter arrives this month.

For much of the United States, that can mean the possibility of temperatures below freezing and winter storms. So isn’t it nice to know that in the 21st century you can take care of most necessary business online – including Social Security.

Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov.

Here, you can handle much of your Social Security business quickly and securely from your home or office computer, or your tablet. At the Social Security website you can — • create a my Social Security account for quick access to your information; • get an instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits; • apply for retirement, disability, spouse’s, and Medicare benefits; • check the status of your benefit application; • change your address and phone number, if you receive monthly Social Security benefits; • sign-up for direct deposit of Social Security benefits; • use our benefit planners to help you better understand your Social Security options

as you plan for your financial future; • request a replacement Medicare card; and • apply for Extra Help with your Medicare prescription drug costs.

Looking for more Social Security information? Go online to find out almost anything you need to know about the Social Security program.

Information is available on subjects ranging from how to get a Social Security number for a newborn to returning to work while receiving disability benefits.

If you need to reach us by phone, you can call us toll-free at 1-800772-1213. We can answer specific questions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Generally, you’ll have a shorter wait time if you call during the week after Tuesday. We can provide information by automated phone service 24 hours a day. (You can use our automated response system to tell us a new address or request a replacement Medicare card.) If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.

No matter how you choose to contact us, Social Security is here to assist you. We encourage you to give our website a try. You’ll get fast, convenient service by going to www.socialsecurity.gov

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Butler County Extension News Communication is key to holiday sanity AMES, Iowa — Children benefit from relationships with grandparents, aunts and uncles and other extended family members. These relatives express love in many ways, including gift giving, which some parents say can be excessive and difficult to manage. Finding ways to set limits and preserve relationships can be accomplished with clear, respectful, assertive communication skills, says Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

“Assertive communication can work wonders in channeling wellmeaning generosity for your child’s benefit,” Cooper said. But assertive communication does not mean placing blame.

“If you say to Grandma and Grandpa, ‘You are always giving the children junk,’ chances are they will become defensive. Then it will be even harder to solve problems or to preserve the relationship,” Cooper said.

“Rather than blame the grandparents, own your feelings and say, ‘I am concerned that the children have too many toys.’ This is an ‘I message,’ which allows you to claim your own perspective without blaming someone else,” Cooper said.

“When you start with your own feelings, then you can say to grandma and grandpa, ‘I would like to talk to you about something that is very important to me. I value our relationship and appreciate your generosity towards my children. I am concerned that the children have too many toys. I need your help to find ways to manage the amount of things my kids receive.’”

It’s also important to stay calm, Cooper continued. Tone of voice, body language and choice of words all can impact the outcome of a conversation.

“So take a deep breath to calm

your body and collect your thoughts.

Then try these four steps for better communication,” she said.

Step 1. Alignment: “As a parent, put yourself in the grandparents’ shoes and see the situation from their perspective. Say something like, ‘I can see how fun it is for you to see joy in your grandchildren’s eyes,’” Cooper said.

Step 2. Agree: “Find common ground,” Cooper said. “You could say, ‘I agree that we both love the children deeply and want the best for them.’”

Step 3. Redirect: “Then move the conversation forward,” Cooper continued. “You could say, ‘I value our relationship and want to work this out together. Let’s find a time before the next holiday to talk about this.’”

Step 4. Resolve: “Begin looking for a solution with an action step,” she said. “Talk together and make a list of gift ideas that feel right for the grandparents and for you. Together you can find something that will strengthen their bond with your children and be manageable for your family.”

These four steps may smooth the way for some great problem solving, Cooper said. She provides additional tips for communicating with relatives during the holidays at ReclaimYourHolidays.org under “Creative Gift Ideas,” or specifically at http://bit.ly/1e9qfKk. The “Reclaim Your Holidays” initiative is a program of the University of Northern Iowa Center for Energy and Environmental Education in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It is funded with support from the Resource Enhancement and Protection Conservation Education Program and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Alternatives Program.

Yard and garden: prevent winter injury to trees and shrubs AMES, Iowa — Giving trees and shrubs some extra attention in the fall will help them over-winter and start spring in peak condition. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explain certain practices homeowners can use to significantly reduce winter damage to trees and shrubs. To have additional questions answered, contact the Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

How do I prevent desiccation injury to my yews and boxwoods?

Narrow and broadleaf evergreens lose considerable amounts of moisture through their leaves or needles, buds and stems during the winter months. The loss of water is mainly due to strong winds and sun. Once the ground freezes, however, plant roots are no longer able to absorb water. Plant foliage that loses a large amount of moisture may eventually dry out, turn brown and die. The damage to the needles/foliage is referred to as desiccation injury or winter burn. While desiccation injury occurs during the winter months, damaged needles/foliage often retain their green color until late winter or early spring.

To prevent desiccation injury, deeply water susceptible narrow and broadleaf evergreens in fall if the soil is dry. Continue watering on a regular basis until the ground freezes in winter. Watering is especially important to evergreens planted in the last two to three years. Moisture loss can be reduced by erecting a shield or screen to deflect drying winds or shade plants in winter. A simple screen can be constructed with wooden posts and burlap. Applications of an anti-desiccant to susceptible evergreens may also be helpful.

How do I prevent rabbits from damaging trees and shrubs in winter?

The most effective way to prevent rabbit damage to trees and shrubs in the home landscape is to place chicken wire fencing or hardware cloth around vulnerable plants. To adequately protect plants, the fencing material needs to be high enough that rabbits won’t be able to climb or reach over the fence after a heavy snow. In most cases, a fence that stands 24 to 36 inches tall should be sufficient. To prevent rabbits from crawling underneath the fencing, bury the bottom 2 to 3 inches below the ground or pin the fencing to the soil with u-shaped anchor pins.

Small trees can also be protected by placing white plastic tree guards

around their trunks. Since the weather in late fall in Iowa is unpredictable, it’s best to have the protective materials in place by early to midNovember.

After a heavy snow, check protected plants to make sure rabbits aren’t able to reach or climb over the fencing or tree guards. If necessary, remove some snow to keep rabbits from reaching the trees or shrubs.

How can I prevent damage to trees and shrubs from deicing salts?

Homeowners can minimize salt damage by using deicing salts prudently. Before applying salt, wait until the precipitation has ended and remove as much of the ice and snow as possible. Use deicing salts at rates sufficient to loosen ice and snow from driveways and sidewalks, then remove the loosened ice and snow with a shovel. (Deicing salts need to be applied at much higher rates to completely melt ice and snow.) Mix salt with abrasive materials, such as sand or kitty litter. Fifty pounds of sand mixed with one pound of salt works effectively. Avoid piling saltladen snow and ice around trees and shrubs.

While the amount of salt applied to major roadways cannot be controlled, steps can be taken to minimize damage. As soon as the ground thaws in early spring, heavily water areas where salt accumulates over winter. A thorough soaking should help flush the salt from the root zone of plants. If possible, alter the drainage pattern so winter run-off drains away from ornamental plants.

When planting trees near major streets or highways, select salt tolerant tree species. Bur oak, northern red oak, honey locust, northern catalpa, Kentucky coffee tree, horse chestnut and eastern red-cedar are salt tolerant tree species.

2014 Garden Calendar is the Wonder of Trees The 2014 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach garden calendar celebrates the wonderful gifts that trees provide for other living things. In addition to striking photos, find monthly garden tips, treeplanting instructions, Iowa’s state forests, vignettes of historical trees and quotes that trees inspired.

The 2014 garden calendar can be purchased at the Extension Online Store https://store.extension.iastate. edu/.

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The Clover Connection Nancy Jensen Butler County CYC nejensen@iastate.edu

My top 10 The past two weeks have had me on the run (and on the road!) from one meeting to another. Sometimes clear across the state from each other! I like to go to meetings, most of the time, but this year it seems to be infringing on my Grandma time!

I’m not sure I’ve ever had a solid week of meetings and hopefully, I won’t again for a while. But “tis the season to be thankful”, so here’s my top 10 list of “things” I’m especially thankful for these days!

• Good health (most of the time!) that allows me to keep on the move, play with grandkids and make a difference in the lives of kids today!

• Technology (when it works correctly) and IF I have a breakdown, I hope it’s nice Steven on the IT hotline!

• The enthusiasm of our many Little Clovers whose smiles make my day and whose questions keep me on my toes!

• A job I enjoy that offers a wide variety of activities utilizing skills I have and challenges me to think “outside of the box” and develop some I don’t have!

• The best co-workers a person could ever ask for including an OA who is ALWAYS on top of things and fellow CYCs who are always there for me no matter what!

• The most awesome group of volunteers ever! You all know what

needs to be done, jump right in and “git er done”!

• All of the many 4-H members in Butler County, both current and past. The 4-H program is for YOU and I love hearing from and talking to 4-Hers at any time!

• My need to be organized, otherwise there would be NO WAY I could handle all the things on my plate! Even though my plate seems full, I always manage to squeeze more on!

• I have made so many, many friends around the county and state and feel so fortunate to call each and every one of you “friend”.

• The most wonderful and understanding family I could ask for.

Even though Mom (and Grandma) remains busy, she ALWAYS does her best to spend time with those most important to her from youngest grandchild, Anna, to hubby. You guys are the best!

I hope this year at Thanksgiving you take time to reflect back on all the people and “things” that are most important to you. For the most part, my important things are not things, but people, and I remind myself daily that each and every person I have contact with in a day deserves my very best. And yes, I am thankful for each and every one of you.

May you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving next week!

2014 ‘Tree’ garden calendar available AMES, Iowa – The 2014 Annual Garden Calendar, “The Wonder of Trees,” is now available at the Butler County Extension Office, 320 N. Main Street, Allison. The 12-month calendar celebrates the gift of trees and is filled with stunning photography, interesting facts and tips on planting and maintaining trees.

“The calendar’s photographs highlight the various aspects of trees including flowers, foliage, fruit, shape and structure,” said Richard Jauron, ISU Extension and Outreach horticulture specialist, who helped prepare the calendar.

The calendar also includes brief stories of historical or noteworthy trees throughout the United States.

Featured trees include the Emancipation Oak, the Survivor Tree at the World Trade Center Memorial, the

Delicious Apple Tree of Iowa and several others.

Famous quotes regarding trees have been added to each month.

“The quotes include those from Jefferson, Lincoln, Churchill and others,” said Jauron.

Jauron explained the calendar’s helpful tips are timely with the seasons, giving dates for pruning oak trees, hand thinning of fruit trees, checking for insects and many more.

The last two pages of the calendar describe the proper way to plant a tree and gives facts about the state forests of Iowa and their location in the state.

“The ‘Wonder of Trees’ calendar is a beautiful resource. Cost of the 2014 calendars is $6.00 and mailed will be $7.92. This would make a great stocking stuffer for Christmas!

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shines their lights during the holiday season.

Maybe people gave up on it? Or maybe they feel like it is wasteful.

Regardless, I still wish they would put up outdoor lights, make the little investment and feel their light shine along with mine.

I never knew I would be such a strong supporter on this matter, but it likely stems from sorting out strands and strands of lights with my Dad when I was younger. Plugging lights in to see if they still worked, then using a bunch of orange extension cords to reach the electrical outlets in the garage after holding the lights while my dad stapled them up on a little ladder. Sure my mom would yell at him for using way to many extensions, and using orange ones at that, but it was all part of Christmas.

Now that I get to do it on my own, it’s a little more work, but even more rewarding. I get to make my own art work on my house. It’s no Picasso, but it’s mine. I did that, and now everybody has to look at as they drive by.

The lights set the stage for a colorful season of LED lights, or cheaper ones that you’ll have to replace more frequently. So what do you say neighbor? You want to shine your light with me? Maybe we could start a wave of blinking lights. Or we could pick one color to use, but that could get expensive. Lets just do the blinking lights.

Good luck with shining yours neighbor, I sure hope I have the time to shine mine after this column.

Troubleshooting – Auto technicians today wear gloves, not to keep their hands from getting greasy but to work with the growing number of chips and sensors that need to be checked and updated. Hundreds of devices and millions of line of code now monitor, keep your car moving.

The average car has about 70 computer chips and a big box full of sensors to keep track of just about everything. The car’s 100 +/- ECUs (electronic control units) have up to 100 million lines of code.

It really is a mobile computer with a fantastic array of entertainment options, Internet access and a growing list of applications that help you avoid traffic jams, find parking spots, locate coffee shops/restaurants and keep track of where you’re going/where you’ve been.

It’s no wonder you can’t find a good mechanic anymore. They’re now highly trained, highly paid computer technicians.

There’s more to smart cars today than connecting a smartphone into the stereo.

Now, you have computers on the wheels and sensors tracking all sorts of data from engine temperature to speed and monitoring every conceivable aspect of your car’s performance and the way you’re treating it.

All of that data is available to your auto technician to diagnose the car’s problems and issues.

That’s the stuff you can’t see; but your sales consultant (not salespeople anymore) will be happy to tell you about them.

Infotainment Options What you will see is the elegant array of infotainment systems that consumer electronics firms are offering both to the auto designers/manufacturers as well aftermarket solutions to really trick out your ride.

The leading names in consumer electronics have major design/development teams that work closely with auto design folks, software teams and wireless mobile service providers.

In-car infotainment services such as news, weather, social networking and music streaming will be sold with about 32.1 million cars (up from 4.3 million last year) and

navigation services will be in 28.5 million cars in 2018, compared with 5.12 million last year.

Vehicle management applications – remote diagnostics and maintenance – will be in 14.8 million cars, compared with 5.5 million last year.

Detroit Silicon While the Motor City may be bankrupt, it’s hard to tell there’s a problem when you see all the brash new hardware/software/application organizations that are moving there to assist auto makers in delivering the mobile computing/travel experience you want.

Established CE firms, auto designers/engineers and the newcomers are busy working on: – Infotainment and Media Computation solutions that go beyond your smartphone, tablet, laptop and other stuff to browse the web, stream audio/video entertainment and general communications.

– Telematics, Safety and Security that support the car’s main function – transportation –as well as safety/security like auto emergency alerts, route planning, and turn-byturn navigation and car remote control.

– Vehicle-to-X Communications to reduce accidents optimize traffic flow and other moneymaking things they’re working on.

Since folks spend an average of 15 hours a week in their car, one of the ideas your wireless carrier likes is streaming more stuff to you.

The GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association) and its wireless members are aggressively working to deploy 4G LTE high-speed services to meet the demands for in-car connectivity.

LTE Speed They point out that LTE will improve in-car e-mail access, Internet connections, weather and traffic updates, video-conferencing and video streaming in addition to serving as a WiFi hotspot for everyone in the car.

Home Country

by Slim Randles

By Pat Racette

Light up your Christmas Christmas lights are a waste of time.

Why do people bother with all of that? Who really cares?

I’m sure you’ve heard some type of comments like this before about Christmas lights. And while they may have a point, they likely haven’t experienced the thrill of putting up lights and watching them glow through the holidays.

I’m not talking about the Clark Griswold outdoor decorating from Christmas Vacation, but just shining some lights for Christmas. You know, taking part in the tradition or showing spirit.

This little strand of mine/I’m going to let it shine This little strand of mine/I’m going to let it shine Let it shine/Let it shine/Let it shine I live on a busy street, and people zoom in cars, trucks and semis past our house. And what do they see most of the time at night – a dark street. So, at the least, I give those drivers something to wake them up.

Plus, with houses like ours all down the street and tall trees covering up the houses, my wife and I can easily see where our house is located.

And it’s not that I go all Clark Griswold, though I wish I could, but it’s just that almost no one else

The morning conference began innocently enough, with Steve and Doc arguing over which of the little packaged jellies went better on sourdough toast, and no one caring which one was right.

Dud and Bert and I sat silently, sucking down the morning elixir until it spread life to our outermost reaches as the Mule Barn truck stop’s world dilemma think tank crept to life. Bert was unusually quiet this morning and we asked why. He hemmed and hawed a little, then said, “Doc, you know about these things. What exactly is female trouble?”

Oh shoot. Pretty heavy stuff for just two cups of coffee, so the rest of us hurried down a third as Doc puffed up a bit and got ready.

“Sure, Bert,” Doc said kindly.

Then Doc gave us the best his nine years of college and 50 years of medical practice had blessed him with. He waxed eloquent on hormonal elements, the ebb and flow of female fertility, things that could

go wrong with tubular parts, and the effect all of these things could have on the attitudinal proclivities of the dear ladies we all love and admire.

He took a break while Mavis returned with more coffee and with strange looks at our faces while we tried not to stare at her. Then she was gone, and Doc began again.

Finally, when we had been pretty well checked out on the mysterious workings of the gentle gender, Doc said, “Bert, if your wife is having some problems, have her give me a call.”

“Oh, it ain’t her, Doc,” Bert said.

“It’s Dud.” We all looked at Dud. He grinned sheepishly. No one wanted to say anything. Finally, Steve said, “I’m not going to be the one to ask.”

“That’s what you said, Dud, right?” Bert asked. “That’s why Saturday’s plans are shot.”

“Female trouble?” Doc said, looking at his old friend.

Dud nodded. “Anita won’t let me go fishing this weekend.”

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The Way It Was

by Dave Clark

It’s quite an interesting surprise to find out something you had taken for granted most of your life has a little different story than you thought.

I realize this little memory of mine will not be of much interest to many, and is totally out of season but it was such a surprise to me I wanted to share it.

A little explanation on my part is necessary to explain the why’s and wherefore’s of my interest in all of this. In the late 30s up to the start of WWII my Father operated a lighted sports complex, of sorts, a ball diamond for both men and women softball teams, along with boxing and wrestling events. This area was located approximately on the east side of the playground area, north of the school building. (Hard to imagine today) I only vaguely remember any part of it, except for the orange soda my Aunt Hazel, who ran the concession stand, sometimes, gave me.

Even today some kinds of orange juice bring back that memory.

Later through my growing up years my Father often talked of those events especially the ball games which he always referred to as “Kittenball.� The only other times I saw that term was in the STAR in reference to games played locally. Therefore I always assumed it was his own, somewhat slangy term, which he used to separate it from “Hardball� (baseball). Now after some 70 years I have found “The Rest of the Story.�

A recent request in “Call the Courier� asked the question; “What is Kittenball and how is it played?�

The interesting answer surprised me, and led me to the Internet for more info. What follows is what I found along with some of the Courier’s answer. “The earliest known “softball / kittenball� game was played in Chicago, Illinois on Thanksgiving Day, 1887, between Yale and Harvard alumni who had gathered at the Farragut Boat Club to hear the score of their annual football game. When the score was announced and bets were settled, a Yale alumnus threw a boxing glove at a Harvard supporter. The other person grabbed a stick and swung at it. A man named George Hancock called out “Play ball!� and the game began, with the boxing glove tightened into a ball, and a broom handle serving as a bat.

This first contest ended with a score of 44-40. The ball, being soft, was fielded barehanded.

George Hancock is credited as the game’s inventor for his development of a soft ball and an undersized bat in the next week. The Farragut Club soon set rules for the game, which spread quickly to outsiders. Envisioned as a way for baseball players to maintain their skills during the winter, the sport was called “Indoor Baseball.� Under the name of “Indoor-Outdoor,� the game moved outside in the next year, and the first rules were published in 1889. In the old STARS I have seen mention of starting an indoor winter baseball team here and always wondered how that worked.

In 1895, Lewis Rober, Sr. of Minneapolis organized outdoor games as exercise for firefighters; this game was known as kittenball (after the first team to play it), lemon ball, pumpkin ball or diamond ball. Rob-

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er’s version of the game, he may not have been familiar with the Farragut Club rules, used a ball 12 inches (305 mm) in circumference, rather than the 16-inch (406 mm) ball used by the Farragut club, and eventually the Minneapolis ball prevailed, although the dimensions of the Minneapolis diamond were passed over in favor of the dimensions of the Chicago one. Sixteen-inch softball, also sometimes referred to as “mush ball� or “super-slow pitch�, is a direct descendant of Hancock’s original game. Defensive players are not allowed to wear fielding gloves.

Sixteen-inch softball is played extensively in Chicago, where devotees consider it the “real� game, in New Orleans, sixteen-inch softball is called “Cabbage Ball� The ball, being soft, was fielded barehanded rather than with gloves like those which had been introduced to baseball in 1882.

The first soft ball league outside the United States was organized in Toronto in 1897.

The name “softball� dates from 1926. It was called indoor/outdoor, baseball, kitten ball, diamond ball, mush ball and pumpkin ball, but it was decided to call it “softball� in 1926 after a Denver YMCA official suggested the name. The newly christened sport made a giant leap in 1933 when a Chicago reporter and sporting goods salesman organized a softball tournament in conjunction with the World’s Fair. Leo Fischer (the reporter) and Michael Pauley (the salesman) invited 55 teams to compete in three tournament divisions: men’s fastpitch, men’s slowpitch and women’s. More than 350,000 spectators watched tournament games at the ball field inside the World’s Fair grounds.�

I confess, the memory of all the fastpitch softball games that I played, in my somewhat younger days, made this article even more meaningful to me.

Criteria for “Indian summer:� “Warm with no wind, hazy sky following a severe cold spell. These conditions described must occur between St. Martin’s Day (November 11) and November 20. For over 200 years, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has adhered to the saying, “If All Saints’ (November 1) brings out winter, then St. Martin’s brings out Indian summer.�

I didn’t see many of those conditions on Nov. 11, so I guess we have Indian summer to look forward too yet, or not.

Community Home Meals November 24 - 30 Contact the office at Clarksville Community Nursing Home, 278-4900, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, if you are interested in having Home Meals delivered to you.

Sunday - Baked ham/pineapple ring, mashed potato/gravy, coleslaw, dinner roll, milk, fruit pie; Monday - Breaded ranch chicken, mashed potato/gravy, squash, bread, milk, cookie; Tuesday - Pork chop, yams, green beans, bread, milk, lemon pudding/whip; Wednesday - Roast beef, mashed potato/gravy, corn, bread, milk, applesauce; Thursday - No Meal; Friday - BBQ pork sandwich, potato salad, carrots, bread, milk, pineapple dessert; Saturday - Turkey, mashed potato/gravy, peas, bread, milk, peaches. ** Menus are subject to change without notice.

Hawkeye Valley Agency On Aging Clarksville Site Meals are served at Greene Community Center Monday through Friday, for reservations call 641-823-4422.

Meals are also served at the Dumont Legion Hall on Wednesdays, for reservations call 641-857-6231.

Home delivered meals are also available. If you are age 60 and over you may eat for a contribution, under 60 cost is $6.00.

For more information call 319-272-1767 or toll free at 877-538-0508.

Monday, November 25 - Potato crusted fish/tartar sauce, rice Florentine, Capri vegetables, multi-grain bread/margarine, fresh fruit; Alternate B - Chicken Caesar salad/dressing, orange juice, no salt crackers/margarine, fresh fruit;

Tuesday, November 26 - Smothered liver/onions, O’Brien whipped potatoes, green beans with tomatoes & onion, multi-grain bread/margarine, fruited gelatin; Alternate B - Mixed bean soup, sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce & tomato, multi-grain bread/mayonnaise, fruited gelatin; Wednesday, November 27 - Italian style pork, red potatoes, seasoned carrots, wheat bread/margarine, cinnamon applesauce; Alternate B - Chicken salad, carrifruit salad, fiesta salad, no salt crackers, cinnamon applesauce; Thursday, November 28 Closed; Friday, November 29 - Closed.

In 1934, Charles Lindbergh, Lucky Lindy, hired Bristow native Clayton Folkerts to install various modifications to his Monocoupe.

Lee Folkerts sits underneath the Allison Municipal Airport hanger that’s Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 94 is in honor of his uncle, Clayton Folkerts. (Pat Racette Photo)

Folkerts invents Monocoupe, designs national champion aircraft racers

By Pat Racette “Bristow was quite a town in its day,� remembers Bristow native Lee Folkerts.

His father, Harold, and uncle, Clayton, both were born and bred there on a farm just east of town.

Clayton etched his name into the history books in 1926 by creating the Monocoupe – a plane with one set of wings, and like the coupe (a popular automobile), it carried two passengers side-by-side.

The monoplane had immediate success, becoming a popular racing machine. And by the end of 1928, 90 percent of all light planes were Monocoupes, and they made up 10 percent of all licensed airplanes. “He was very mechanically inclined, and liked to build things and tinker,� Lee said. “He got interested in airplanes when he was about 19.

The story was that when he went to Chicago with a load of hogs his dad was selling, he went on a train and met a fella that had been monkeying around with airplanes quite a bit‌Then he came home and started fooling around and building an airplane.�

According to Lee, his uncle formed a partnership with Don Luscombe to build an airplane where the pilot and passenger sat side by side in an enclosed cabin, instead of both flying in single cockpits.

Luscombe furnished the facilities for Clayton in Moline, Ill., so he could build and design the Monocoupe. But to travel back and forth from Bristow and Moline, Ill., Clayton used the geodetic-designed plane both he and Harold had created in the summer. “It had a motorcycle engine and developed 18 horsepower,� Lee said. “The whole plane with full gas and ready to fly without the band weighed only 240 pounds. The smallest Monocoupes today have over 100 horsepower and up to 150.�

Being introduced to big circles in the aircraft industry, Clayton soon was hired to design and build racing Monocoupes. His first national air race was in 1930, as he went on to win some races with it.

Then his focus turned to designing planes for racing, which was very prominent in the 1930s. He had great success in that arena as well,

concocting three national champion planes, including Sky King 1, Sky King 2 (aka Toots), and Sky King 3 (aka Jupiter). Each plane, according to Lee, had a little more power and a little better design. “His designs would shorten the wing span up quite a bit to make it more aerodynamic and faster,� he said.

However, with success comes responsibility, as he took blame for none of his three racers surviving.

Lee said some went to fast, one hit a bump and cracked up and different things happened. “After the last one [accident], it affected my uncle quite a bit, and he took blame for some of that. It wasn’t his doing, but he was hard on himself for it. He just left it alone, and about that time World War II broke and he went to work for Waco Aircraft Company, designing and building gliders for the Army.�

Clayton worked at Waco during the war, and then ended up buying a farm in Iowa Falls. He had begun designing an airplane again, but unfortunately suffered from cancer before dying in 1964.

GETTING AIRBORNE Not knowing how to fly, Clayton’s only knowledge of aircraft was what he could read, Lee said.

His first two airplanes didn’t get off the ground, as the initial one was made out of bamboo and a 7-horsepower Indian motorcycle engine, and the second a 13-horsepower 2-cylinder Spacke marine motor. Harold then visited Clayton one summer, and helped him get airborne with the concept of a geodetic frame. They produced a 4-cylinder plane that he flew back and forth between Bristow and Moline, Ill. “He got into trouble with the first one because he didn’t have satisfactory motor power,� Lee said. “But he fooled around and built them, and it was a real passion.�

LEGACY LIVES ON Clayton’s legacy still lives on, as the Experimental Aircraft Association Clayton Folkerts Chapter 94 of Rudd/Mason City is in his namesake.

Also, the airplane he flew hangs in the EAA Airventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., as Harold restored it after his death in 1965. Other paraphanalia of Clayton’s is in the museum as well, including an art piece of his 1937 Sky King 3 that won the national air race. at won the national air race.

Clayton Folkerts’ brother, Harold, restored the geodetic-framed plane that Clayton flew from Bristow to Moline, Ill., and back when he was 19. It hangs at EAA Airventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis.

Clayton Folkerts coveralls are displayed at the EAA Airventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., along with his watch fob and helmet.

Clarksville Public Library Notes Kristen Clark, Library Director

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Hours: Mon., Wed. 10-6; Tues., Thurs. 10-5; Fri. 10-4; Sat. 10-2

THANKSGIVING HOURS The library will be Closed on Thursday, November 28th, Friday, November 29th and Saturday 30th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

There will also be NO Story Time on Friday, Nov. 29th. Regular hours will resume on Monday, December 2nd at 10:00 am. Stop by to stock up on books and movies for the holiday weekend!

BOOK CLUB The book club will be meeting earlier next month on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at 6:30 pm, to avoid the school Christmas concerts! See you then!

ANNUAL TINY TIM TREE DISPLAY Here come the tiny trees! The Library will be having its annual Tiny Tim Christmas Tree Display again this year! After skipping last year (due to the building project), we are excited to fill the tops of the new shelves with tiny trees!

Families, kids, adults, groups, and businesses are welcome to bring a decorated tree starting NOW

through the Open House! Trees can be decorated to represent a group or business, a favorite collection or even a non-holiday related theme! If you’re in need of a tree, the library has a few to loan out just for this occasion—let us know if you would be interested in borrowing one!

The trees will be on display during our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7th!

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Mark your calendars for the Library’s 1st Holiday Open House in the new addition on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.!! Enjoy some refreshments as you stroll through the winter wonderland and forest of Tiny Tim Trees! Don’t forget to checkout our great holiday books along the way!

There will also be stories and crafts for the kids, and a special guest!

Watch next week’s paper for more info, and also keep up with library happenings on our Facebook page!

Warm up with a good book!

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• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal • MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013.

Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman Mark V. Reiher with members Tom Heidenwirth and Rex Ackerman present. Also present was Engineer John Riherd.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

Board met via conference call with Human Resources Paul Greufe. Moved by Ackerman, second by Heidenwirth to move into closed session. Motion carried. After discussion it was moved by Heidenwirth, second by Ackerman to return to open session. Motion carried.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Butler County claims paid from October 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013 Aces,Equip/Equip Cont/Prog/ Rcvry ............................................$18,182.00 Advantage Administrators, Self Funding................................................440.29 Aflac, Aflac Pmt .....................................116.48 Agility Recovery Solutions, Disaster Rcvry ...................................................770.00 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Prof Fees .......9,343.72 Airgas North Central, Suply ...................580.00 Allan, Richard C., Twp Exp ......................20.00 Allen Memorial Hospital, Wellness ..........52.00 Allen Memorial Hospital, Bd & Care ......638.00 Alliant Energy,Util ..................................180.15 Allied Manatts Group Llc, Rock/ Maint ...............................................26,705.74 Allison Ambulance Service, Amb Svc ....225.00 Allison Pharmacy, Bd & Care/Suply/ Vaccines ...........................................1,666.19 Allison Propane Gas, Suply .....................10.81 Allison, City Of, Util ................................189.76 Amt2, Comp Prog ....................................31.95 Answer Plus Inc, Cont Svcs ....................65.00 Aramark, Avs Waterloo Mc Lockbox, Shop ....................................................132.08 Arnold Motor Supply Llp, Lbr ...................98.40 At&T, Tele ................................................40.72 Bidwell, Katie, Mlge ...............................139.36 Black Hawk County Auditor, Med Exmnr ..................................................175.00 Black Hawk County Sheriff, Svc Not .......41.12 Black Hills Energy, Util.............................29.00 Blacktop Services Co., Asphalt..............510.00 Bmc Aggregates L.C., Rock .............10,045.75 Boersma, Rus, Misc ..............................280.56 Borchardt, Meredith, Bd Mbr Exp ..........188.38 Briggs Corporation, Med Sup ................348.73 Bristow Investments, Llc, Rent ..............250.00 Brouwer, Mary, Reimb .............................73.44 Business Card, Misc/Ems Trng/Sch Of Instr/Tob Prev...............................1,275.33 Butler Bremer Communications, Tele ......99.35 Butler County Ag Extension, Reg Fee ...175.00 Butler County Auditor, Self Funding....7,500.00 Butler County Engineer, Fuel/Repairs/ Mnr Equip .........................................7,865.38 Butler County Farm Bureau, Rent .........400.00 Butler County Public, Admin Fee/ Drug/Alch Test .....................................969.76 Butler County R.E.C., Util ...................1,051.08 Butler County Solid, Disp Fee ..........18,171.00 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., Inspt ...........3,309.20 Campbell Supply, Tools ...........................64.99 Cardmember Service, Mnr Equip .........237.75 Casey’s General Store Inc., Fuel...............3.63 Ccp Industries Inc., Suply ......................183.11 Cdw-G, Bt/Comp Equip ......................1,739.42 Central Iowa Distr., Ofc Sup ...............1,063.44 Central Iowa Water Assoc., Util ...............28.06 Century Link, Tele ....................................49.38 Chisholm, Robin, Mlge ..........................261.04 Christie Door Company, Suply ................76.00 Clark, Dan, Mlge ....................................228.80 Clarksville Lumber Co, Suply/Tool/ Maint ......................................................31.05 Consolidated Energy Co., Fuel.........23,510.40 Crawdaddy Outdoors, Mnr Equip .......4,548.00 Croell Redi-Mix, Inc., Cncrt.................3,228.00 Debner, Lonna, Mlge ............................117.52 Dell Marketing L.P., Comp Equip ...........158.39 Denny’s Business Forms Plus, Ofc Sup................................................203.72 Des Moines Stamp Mfg., Ofc Sup ...........64.75 Dewitt, Cindy, Mlge ................................400.92 Diamond Mowers, Inc, Prts ...................396.33

Don’s Truck Sales, Prts ......................7,204.93 Doug’s Heating & Cooling, Well Closing.................................................600.00 Dralle Department Store, Mnr Equip .......69.95 Dralle Plumbing & Heating, Suply/Tool ..555.00 Dralle, Wendy, Sch Of Instr ...................187.23 Dumont Implement Co. Inc., Maint ..........14.00 Dumont Telephone Company, Tele/ Internet .............................................2,243.52 Dumont, City Of, Util ................................33.84 Eclipse News Review, Bd Proc/Publ Not/Publ ...............................................827.77 Election Systems&Software Inc, Ballot Layout/Coding ........................4,126.59 Electronic Engineering Co., Gps ...........898.50 Embarkit, Inc., Mnr Equip ......................558.00 Faber, Elizabeth, Bt ...............................362.50 Farm & Home Publishers, Plt Bks .........109.60 Farm Chem, Suply.................................115.69 Fastenal Company, Suply/Tool/Prts.......455.01 Fecht Repair, Car Exp .............................38.85 Fehlberg, Amy, Sch Of Instr.....................13.34 Fehr Graham, Eng & Envimt, Rise .....2,640.75 Fenneman, Frieda, Rent........................120.00 Fleshner, Tamara L., Mlge/Hopes/ Sch Of Instr..........................................391.99 Floyd & Leonard Auto Electric, Prts .........17.69 Forry, Bonnie Kay, Mlge ........................383.86 Galls, Unif ..............................................285.95 Gansen, Joyce, Mlge .............................122.51 Grainger, Mnr Equip/Maint.....................434.34 Greene Ambulance Service, Amb Svc...600.00 Greene Recorder, The, Bd Proc/Publ Not/Publ ...............................................407.73 Greene, City Of, Util ................................56.00 Hansell Ag Repair, Inc., Prts ..................260.00 Harken Lumber, Trng Sup .......................53.70 Harold’s Repair, Car Exp .........................25.00 Heartland Asphalt Inc., Hma ...............4,856.39 Heckman, John, Driver Stipend ...............25.00 Heeren, Kathy, Mlge ..............................272.79 Heidenwirth, Tom, Mlge ...........................49.40 Henning, Ronald, Twp Exp ......................40.00 Henricks, Deb, Mlge ..............................364.78 Hinders, Mary Ann, Mlge .......................518.18 Holiday Inn, Sch Of Instr.....................1,113.99 Hotsy Equipment Company, Prts/Lbr ....249.54 Imwca, Wk Comp .............................7,916.00 Iowa Dept. Of Natural Resource, Dnr Fees ..............................................175.00 Iowa Dot, Overlay .............................32,993.73 Iowa Good Roads Associaton, Igra .........95.00 Iowa Groundwater Associatoin, Sch Of Instr............................................90.00 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Sch Of Instr..........................................650.00 Iowa Northern Railway Co., Asphlt ...24,198.15 Iowa State University, Reg Fee ...............95.00 Isac, Sch Of Instr ................................1,100.00 J & C Grocery, Bd & Care/Sup ..........1,101.19 J & L Engines, Prts/Lbr ..........................475.44 Jendro Sanitation Services, Disp.............95.59 Jerico Services Inc., Suply ...............11,648.00 John Deere Financial, Prts/Tool/Mnr Equip ...................................................650.59 Johnson, Diane, Mlge ..............................41.08 Johnson, Mary J., Mlge/Hopes .............338.63 Kalainoff, Robert, Driver Stipend .............50.00 Kay Park-Rec Corp., Reserve Acct ....1,464.00 Kc Auto Body Ltd, New Car .....................80.00 Ken’s Repair, Chnsaw .............................26.25 Kepple, Robert, Maint ............................585.00 Kesley Electric, Inc., Suply ....................169.09 King’s Radiator, Prts/Lbr .....................2,690.62 Klahsen, William, Twp Exp ......................40.00 Kluiter Auto Repair, Lbr............................41.30 Koch, Anna Colleen, Misc......................233.82 Koop Jr., Meinard, Twp Exp.....................20.00 Koop, Steve, Twp Exp .............................20.00 Kroeze, Misty, Mlge ...............................497.12 Landers Hardware, Prts...........................62.24 Lincoln Savings Bank, Misc .....................40.71 Magnall, Nancy, Misc.............................152.76 Mail Services, Llc, Ofc Sup/Pstg ...........939.30 Majewski’s Tire Service, Tires/Car Exp ......................................................674.62 Marco Inc, Mnr Equip .........................7,995.00 Mathy Construction Company, Asphlt ................................................8,250.00 Matt Parrott & Sons Co., Ballots .........1,403.00 Matthew Bender & Co., Law Library ...1,854.68 Mcroberts Red Power, Inc, Tool...............22.89 Mel’s T.V. & Appliance, Mnr Equip ...........29.99 Menards, Environ Educ ...........................16.74

Mid-America Publishing Corp., Bd Proc/Publ Not/Publ ..............................973.24 Midamerican Energy, Util..................13,598.28 Midwest Overhead Crane, Prts ...............76.62 Miller Building Supplies, Suply ..............182.78 Miner, Michael, Sch Of Instr ..................293.70 Moyson Resources, Sfty........................375.00 Myers-Cox Co., Bd & Care ....................600.36 Naco, Dues ............................................450.00 Napa Auto Parts (Greene), Maint ............91.43 Napa Auto Parts (P’burg), Prts/Suply ....846.32 Nelsen, Dorothy, Mlge ...........................375.65 Newton, Becky, Mlge/Tob Prev ..............167.16 Niemann Const. Co., Paul, Rock ......15,589.79 Nolte, William W., Twp Exp......................40.00 Northern Iowa Constr., Bands .................70.00 Office Depot Inc, Ofc Sup ...................1,043.37 Office Elements, Ofc Sup ........................88.43 Office Express, Ofc Sup ........................149.50 Ottumwa Printing, Ofc Sup ....................243.83 Paetec, Tele ...........................................723.85 Papenheim, Gary, Atty Fees ....................68.75 Parkersburg Ambulance Svc, Amb Svc ..............................................225.00 Parkersburg True Value, Maint ..................1.99 Pathways Behavioral Services, Prof Fees ..........................................2,988.00 Pecha, Mindy, Mlge .................................53.56 Peterson, Eldon, Driver Stipend ..............50.00 Petroblend Corp., Suply .....................3,296.15 Pioneer Telephone, Tele ............................8.47 Pitney Bowes Inc., Ofc Sup/Pstg ...........739.83 Pjgreufe & Associates, Union/ Prof Fees ..........................................5,000.00 Powerplan, Prts ................................32,544.93 Radio Communication Systems, Misc Rpr ..............................................289.99 Redneck Inc., Prts ...................................17.77 Reiher, Mark, Mlge ................................197.08 Reiher, Todd C., Twp Exp ........................20.00 Rewerts, James & Susan, Rent.............275.00 Ricoh Usa, Inc, Equip Cont/ Ofc Sup.............................................6,935.17 Rileys Inc., Ofc Sup ...............................595.86 Roling Ford, Car Exp ...............................45.95 Rover, William, Twp Exp ..........................20.00 Ryan Exterminating Inc., Pest Cntrl.........35.00 Sadler Power Train, Prts........................446.55 Samuelson, Paul, Sch Of Instr ..............150.00 Schumacher Elev. Co., Maint/ Misc Rpr ..............................................350.23 Schurman, Curtis K., Twp Exp.................20.00 Secretary Of State, Ofc Sup/Misc............60.00 Shell Rock, City Of, Util ...........................23.55 Sidwell Company, The, Comp Prog ....4,500.00 Siems, Terry, Twp Exp .............................20.00 Signs & Designs, Environ Educ .............338.25 Snap-On Tools Corp., Tool .................1,432.25 Star Equipment, Ltd, Rental ..................306.60 Star Graphics, Misc/Ofc Sup/Dare ........325.50 State Hygienic Laboratory, Well Closing.................................................321.00 Stetson Building Products Inc., Suply....149.94 Stokes Welding, Tool Prts/Lbr .................74.45 Struck & Irwin Paving, Inc., Asphlt ......6,123.24 Stumme Law Office, Atty Fees ..............114.00 Taylor Physical Therapy, Cont Svc ........800.00 Terracon, Test .....................................2,475.00 Thomason, Terry, Driver Stipend ............75.00 Thorne Metal Works, Prts ...................1,029.41 Tjabring, Thola, Mlge .............................398.06 Tyler Technologies Inc, Yr End Trng ...2,019.22 U.S. Cellular, Tele ...............................2,576.07 U.S. Post Office, Pstg ..............................99.00 Unitypoint Clinic, Bd & Care ....................30.98 Utility Equipment Co., Pipe .................2,338.63 Venenga, Jerry, Twp Exp .........................20.00 Veridian Credit Union, Suply/Exp ..........113.65 Vickers Law Office, Atty Fees ................506.18 Viet, Carole, Mlge ..................................383.60 W K Construction Co., Inc., Sup .........1,384.00 Wal Mart Community/Gemb, Environ Educ .........................................49.42 Wallbaum, Joe Wm., Twp Exp .................20.00 Waste Management Of, Disp Fee ...........69.88 Waverly Health Center, Amb Call ..........750.00 Weber, Paul, Driver Stipend ..................125.00 Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shiel, Ins ..7,169.71 Wellsburg Ag, Fuel ...........................12,570.75 Wessels, Ronald, Twp Exp ......................20.00 West Group Payment Ctr., Law Lbry .....565.06 Williams, Liz, Mlge .................................264.73 Willson, Kenneth H., Twp Exp .................20.00 Wingfoot Commercial Tire, Tires ...........601.00

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Winterberg, Kiley, Reimb .........................22.98 Ziegler Inc., Prts/Lbr ...........................2,337.73 County Social Services claims paid From October 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013 Abbe Center For Community (Mh) ...$8,455.66 Action Realty, Inc. ....................................50.00 Adult Crisis Stabilization Cnt ............30,001.00 Allamakee County Sheriff ......................342.61 Allen Clinic Pharmacy..............................83.91 Allen Memorial Hospital ....................20,680.00 Alliant Energy .....................................1,044.49 Allison Pharmacy .....................................42.19 Anliker, Dan ...........................................412.50 Arends And Lee Law Office ...................353.25 Aronsen, Rolf ......................................2,096.66 Ashley Inn Motel ....................................700.00 Associates For Behavioral, Healthcare ...........................................230.00 At Conference........................................287.39 Baker, Johnsen & Sandblom .................174.00 Bauch Law Office ..................................384.00 Becker Rentals ......................................243.00 Behavioral Health Options Plc ...............675.00 Behavioral Services Llc .........................152.00 Bennett, Crimmins & Ostrander.............840.00 Berryhill Center For Mh ....................23,019.50 Bill’s Family Foods.................................400.00 Black Hawk County Sheriff ...............17,548.86 Black Hawk-Grundy ........................311,016.50 Broadlawns Medical Center................9,092.00 Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. .............................202.35 Burlington Trailways ................................33.50 Butler County Auditor..........................8,646.64 Byrne, Patrick .....................................1,048.34 Carroll County Sheriff ..............................31.00 Cedar Valley Community ................122,480.39 Cedar Valley Ranch Inc. ...................52,553.20 Center Associates.............................66,817.24 Central Iowa Residential.....................2,318.40 Century Link ..............................................8.60 Cerro Gordo Cnty Public Health .........2,505.00 Cerro Gordo Co General Relief ..........7,110.00 Cerro Gordo County Sheriff ...................192.00 Charles City Housing ...............................50.00 Chatham Oaks Inc, C/O Abbe Inc. .....4,266.79 Chickasaw County Homemaker ............464.80 Clayton County Sheriff........................1,934.50 Clear Lake Pharmacy ............................512.53 Cleveland, Kaye ....................................632.50 Communication Svc For Deaf................184.61 Community Care Inc. ........................24,207.79 Community Pharmacy ...........................132.22 Community Scvs Of Franklin Co. ..........186.35 Comprehensive Systems Inc. .............8,885.12 Country Life Health Care ..................36,867.60 Country View Care Facility .............119,872.50 Country Winds Manor .........................9,584.14 Covenant Clinic Psychiatry ....................345.00 Covenant Medical Center .................38,719.00 Cresco, City Of ........................................40.98 Crossroads Apartments ...........................45.00 Dac Inc - Andrew Jackson Care .......27,794.63 Dallas Inc ............................................1,873.95 Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Co, Rta - Maquoketa ..................................304.98 Diamond Life Health Care ..................9,212.56 Dickinson County Sheriff .........................22.60 Diekman, Jackie ....................................405.00 Dmc Property Rentals Llc ........................50.00 Dubuque County Sheriff ..........................16.00 Dumont Telephone Company ..................88.93 Duncan Heights Inc. .........................99,070.20 Eggert, Erb, Fry & Mulcahy ...................468.00 Ehrhardt, Gnagy & Mccorkindale...........228.92 Elwood, O’donohoe, Braun....................216.00 Employment For Everyone, Llc ..........4,854.50 Evans, Mitch .......................................1,384.53 Evansdale Senior Residency...................50.00 Evergreen Estates, Attn: Matt Giorgio ..............................................1,846.85 Exceptional Opportunities, Inc ..........57,593.05 Exceptional Persons Inc. ..................86,062.56 Family Treatment Professionals .........3,560.00 Fareway ...................................................25.00 Fayette County Sheriff ........................2,147.04 Feldkamp, Heather ................................515.00 First Christian Church ............................195.00 Five Star Co-Op.......................................55.00 Flannery, Marge.......................................77.00 Floyd County Public Health/Hhc ............345.00 Floyd County Sheriff ...........................1,726.68 Flurer, Jennifer.......................................247.90

Forcier, Nina ............................................66.00 Frascht, Mike ...........................................80.00 Full Circle Services, Inc ......................3,510.75 Gallagher,Langlas & ................................96.00 Gangsei, Charlene.................................600.00 Genesis Development ......................30,576.27 Genesis Medical Center .....................2,500.00 Genesis Mental Health Assoc.............2,712.00 Gildner Properties..................................339.00 Goodwill Industries Of Ne Iowa ..........6,408.58 Greene Pharmacy .................................195.00 Greenwood On Kimball ....................10,175.67 Greiner Law Office, P.C. ........................426.00 Grinnell Regional Mh .............................715.00 Grundy County Sheriff ...........................498.36 Guardian Angel Services Llc .................125.00 Hardin County Sheriff ............................106.84 Hardy, Russell .......................................550.00 Harmony House Health Care Cntr....18,731.00 Hart, Sandra ..........................................914.82 Hartig Pharmacy ....................................157.09 Heiny, Mcmanigal, Duffy, ....................2,223.00 Hidden Valley Apartments .....................577.00 Hillcrest Family Svcs ........................43,504.04 Hoines Health Mart ..................................27.68 Horizons Unlimited Of Pac, Inc...........2,596.95 Howard County Case Mngt ...................144.98 Howard County Sheriff .......................... 111.23 Hudson Law Firm ..................................125.00 Huff Counseling Services Llc.................558.56 Humboldt County Sheriff ....................2,307.06 Hy-Vee Accounts Receivable ................434.71 Hy-Vee Drug Store .............................3,774.98 Hy-Vee Pharmacy.............................10,494.42 Institute For Therapy .............................546.72 Iowa Northland Regional ....................3,128.80 Iowa Specialty Hospital .........................303.32 Jacobson, Bristol, Garrett ......................756.00 Jasper County Homecare Aides ............150.00 Jeffries, Mary .........................................273.75 Jennie Edmundson Hospital ...............8,079.00 Jnj Associates .....................................1,050.00 Johnson & Bonzer, Plc ..........................420.00 Johnson County Sheriff’s Dept. .............133.50 Johnson Law Firm ...................................60.00 Johnson Ph.D., Lorne ............................540.00 Johnson, Ralph L...................................750.00 Kathleen’s Care, Inc ...........................8,967.00 Kimberly S Lange Law Office ................300.60 Klemke, Mary......................................1,569.02 Kleppe Properties No. Two, Llc .............850.00 Knoxville Residential ..........................2,691.60 Kossuth Regional Health Cntr .................86.10 Lander, John ..........................................850.00 Lavista Apartments ..................................50.00 Leland, City Of .......................................128.36 Liberty Property, Llc .................................50.00 Life-Line Resources, Llc ........................172.46 Lifeline Systems ....................................342.00 Lifeworks Community Services ..........6,544.22 Lighthouse Prof. Counseling ..............1,205.00 Lund Storage Unit....................................50.00 Lundtvedt, Roger ...................................225.00 Lutheran Family Services ......................600.00 Lutheran Services In Iowa .....................964.95 Mallard View, Inc ................................1,306.03 Manly Drug ............................................237.06 Martinson, Louise ..................................480.00 Mason City Clinic ................................4,786.00 Mason City, City Of ................................473.45 Mcguire Rentals..................................1,000.00 Mediacom ..............................................366.86 Mediapolis Care Facility, Inc ..................831.42 Medicap Pharmacy ..................................43.30 Mental Health Center Of N Iowa.....152,586.73 Mental Health Clinic Of .......................7,565.64 Mercy Medical Center.........................1,044.00 Mercy Medical Center- N. Iowa ........13,500.00 Metrop ................................................1,331.92 Meyer, Tammy ....................................1,295.95 Mid-America Publishing Corp. ...............136.96 Midamerican Energy..............................147.96 Midas Council Of Governments.............228.00 Miller Counseling Services .................1,320.00 Mitchell County Care Facility ............22,593.00 Mms Llc .................................................220.00 Mosaic - Western Iowa ..........................381.00 Mosaic In North Central Iowa .............5,154.97 Mt Village Apartments............................125.00 Muhlenbruch, Kim..................................350.10 Nanninga, John .....................................250.00 Nashua ....................................................80.19 Nelson Agency Corp. ..........................1,276.15 Neve, Brandon.......................................450.00

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have problems where all of a sudden computers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have Microsoft OfAt most high schools, you would ÂżFH ,QWHUQHW ([SORUHU RU :LQGRZV not be able to put all of the students wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be updated.â&#x20AC;? in one room and have them agree on â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily think that it one thing, but at Clarksville, nearly is because they are too old,â&#x20AC;? Friedall of the students can agree that richs continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we need to something needs to be done about also look at how they are used and our current laptops. treated.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They constantly get black screens, At Clarksville High School, there the internet never works and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t has been some talk of the school goget a connection,â&#x20AC;? said Tristan Jen- ing one-to-one. This would mean nings, a junior at Clarksville High that the school would provide a lapSchool. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we should purchase top or tablet for each student to do Macbooks, they have great CPU and all of their assignments on and that great storage. Plus, they can get a there would be virtually no need for connection.â&#x20AC;?

SDSHU SHQFLOV RU WH[WERRNV DQ\PRUH Not only have the students been Some students think this is a great seeing problems with the Dell Lati- idea while others are not so in favor tude E500 laptops that Clarksville of it. currently has, but the staff has also Freshman Matt Nelson would love noticed many problems. for our school to go one-to-one.

High School social studies teachâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The laptops are very slow and er Chris Arians said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the hard to operate....I would prefer the main problems is that it takes prob- school to purchase Apple products, DEO\ ÂżYH PLQXWHV IRU VWXGHQWV WR JHW or Mac laptops, because they run logged on and actually be able to get very good,â&#x20AC;? Nelson commented. to where you want to go. So when School Improvement Coordinator, you only have a forty-two minute Eric Eckerman stated that he personFODVV SHULRG \RXÂśUH ORVLQJ DERXW ÇŠ ally is in favor of purchasing new of the class period just trying to get ODSWRSV EXW WKDW WKH VFKRRO PXVW ÂżUVW it ready.â&#x20AC;? decide if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready for a one-to-one High School English teacher, environment.

Kassie Friedrichs, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Going one-to-one] would mean a lot of problems with the laptops. that each of the students would have We have log-on server problems, we their own computer to carry around, have black screen problems and we they are responsible for charging it,

bringing it to school and having it in class,â&#x20AC;? he added.

Eckerman went on to say that he believes Clarksville students are capable of using digital tools in their learning, and that there is much students are doing now that can be transferred to a digital or online environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think some of the steps that ZHÂśOO WDNH LQ WKH QH[W WKUHH RU IRXU months include getting the technology committee together,â&#x20AC;? Eckerman added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a technology survey that all of the students, teachers and parents will all take and we will decide upon that what our future will lead to.â&#x20AC;?

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C-Notes See New Incentives for 2013-2014 School Year

By Katie Gallmeyer

M enu Monday, November 25 Bâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Long John/Cereal Lâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, pb&j sandwiches, pineapple

Tuesday, November 26 Bâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Breakfast pizza Lâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nacho supreme, green beans, pears

Wednesday, November 27 NO SCHOOL

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A couple of years ago, the PBIS committee introduced the students of Clarksville Junior and Senior High School to C-Notes.

According to guidance counselor Tonya Poppe, C-Notes are used as a reward for good decisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We give out C-Notes as a reward for students who go over and above and go along with CHS- Commitment, Honor, and Success,â&#x20AC;? Poppe said.

Both Poppe and vocal director Jill Johnson stated that C-Notes are used to promote good behavior and choices.

Sophomore Stephanie Schmadeke gets a C-Note every few days for tasks such as straightening desks during homeroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like C-Notes because I can use them on snacks, but it seems like bad kids get more than good kids because they get rewarded for little things that everyone else gets done

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students,â&#x20AC;? Foster said.

The incentives that students can XVH & 1RWHV RQ KDYH H[SDQGHG IURP past years to this year.

Students can now buy snacks, items that show school spirit, and other miscellaneous items with their C-Notes.

The newest way to use C-Notes is at end of quarter celebrations.

Toward the end of each quarter, students will be able to participate in or observe activities if they have earned enough C-Notes.

Makayla Holub, a freshman, gets a C-Note every other week for turning work in on time and spending time wisely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that C-Notes serve a good SXUSRVH EHFDXVH LW LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFHV NLGV WR try harder in school,â&#x20AC;? Holub said.

Clarksville students and faculty all agree that C-Notes encourage students to try their best and rewards students who do.

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everyday,â&#x20AC;? commented Schmadeke.

Brittany Lahr, a sophomore, receives a C-Note once a month for making good choices and spending time wisely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that C-Notes encourage students to behave good in school and try their best, but I think that teachers should hand them out more,â&#x20AC;? Lahr said.

According to English teacher Kassie Friedrichs, C-Notes are passed out to students when they show positive behavior such as leading class discussions, being polite, being a role model, and showing responsibility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The PBIS committee is trying to encourage teachers to give C-Notes out more often,â&#x20AC;? Friedrichs said.

Middle school and special education teacher Heather Foster gives out C-Notes about four times a day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I give C-Notes to students who are doing the right thing or going out of their way to help others. I think C-Notes are a great way to recognize

world outside of school,â&#x20AC;? Copper said.

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Schools. Students are able to reWhether we are listening to music search more freely, and take part in at our own convenience, or keeping various online activities, such as virin touch with friends face-to-face tual labs. over long distances, technology is %RE *RHOOHU HQMR\V WKH EHQHÂżWV constantly allowing us to do things that programs such as Google Docs that were formerly impossible. bring to class.

More importantly though, is that With Google Docs, multiple stunew academic capabilities have dents are able to work together on opened up along with the technolo- one document, at the same time. gy. With access to computers, and to Students are also able to work on the the internet in general, subjects can document at any time, from a wide be taught more visually and more in- variety of devices. depth.

In addition, Goeller can view what The teachers at Clarksville High work is being done, at what time, School have noticed the advantages and everything that has been written that technology provides. within the document, making sure Equipment such as projectors and that students are staying on task. He laptops are used almost daily within is also able to offer advice through many classes. the use of notes on the document or Teachers like Kassie Friedrichs help edit the document. and Yvonne Copper like how visual With such convenient programs, SURMHFWRUV FDQ PDNH WKH OHDUQLQJ H[- one can clearly see the advantages perience. of technology. Âł>7HFKQRORJ\@ JUHDWO\ LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFHV Students also understand how the students. It connects us with the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technology has been advan-

tageous.

Most students have used schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the computers for multiple projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I use the laptops everyday,â&#x20AC;? Jasmine Esposito said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can look up stuff if I need to, and everything is saved on the internet.â&#x20AC;?

Access to the internet and to their own electronics have also helped students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can research what I need,â&#x20AC;? Mitch Rund said.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just Clarksville school that has been affected by technology.

Studies show that with the integration of technology into school, much more information has been able to be taught within a school year.

This is supported by the national and regional tests that are done over the computer each year. These tests are also used to help improve the curriculum each year based upon reVXOWV DQRWKHU EHQHÂżW RI WHFKQRORJ\ As the use of technology in school H[SDQGV VR ZLOO WKH FXUULFXOXP LQ school. With such a relationship, one can only be happy that new technology is still being integrated into Clarksville High School.

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Bailey Myers, a seventh grader at What are you doing for Thanks- Clarksville is also planning on havgiving this year? ing dinner with her family.

Many students and teachers at Myers said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am going to eat Clarksville are going to have a huge more food than I should at the Behdinner with family and talk to catch rendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house, and we do this every up on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been happening. Some year, the location just changes.â&#x20AC;? people are doing something out of Darian Jacobs stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ordinaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; this year. huge dinner every year whether its at MaKayla Holub goes hunting al- our house or at my grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? most every year for Thanksgiving.

Mr. Terry Laughlin, a former â&#x20AC;&#x153;I plan on eating a great meal, teacher at Clarksville, is having a spending time with my lovely fam- family dinner at his sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. ily, and going hunting,â&#x20AC;? Holub said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am going to be with my son, Tim Widmoyer usually has a nice daughter, and their families at my dinner and chats with his family, but sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house and have Thanksgiving not this year. dinner. We do this every year, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to work early in the morn- only thing thats changes from year ing, go home and sleep, then leave to year is who hosts it,â&#x20AC;? Laughlin DJDLQ DURXQG ÂżYH IRU ZRUN DJDLQ ´ added.

Widmoyer stated.

Mr. Klay Hoppenworth, the art Another student doing something teacher at Clarksville, is traveling new this year is Jackson Hendricks. about four miles from his home to â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am going to Carlton, Kentucky be with family over Thanksgiving.

Hoppenworth commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am to eat dinner and visit with family,â&#x20AC;? going to four different ThanksgivHendricks said.

Most students at Clarksville have ings in two days. We have one with a family dinner and just hang out. my parents and grandparents, then Courtney DeGroote is one of these we have one with my wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents and grandparents; and we do this evstudents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I plan on having Thanksgiving ery year.â&#x20AC;?

Skyler Gilbert added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am having at home with my stepmomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family.

We do this every year,â&#x20AC;? DeGroote dinner at my grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house. commented.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done this every year.â&#x20AC;?

Cora Lundgren said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do There are many things you can do anything out of the ordinary for for Thanksgiving, but it seems that Thanksgiving, but we do go to my dinner and just hanging out with Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house to eat food. After family for the day is what many we eat, we just hang out and talk, but people prefer.

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Everyone looks forward to eating At Clarksville, students are served lunch because it gives them a break a main dish, choice of milk, orange in their day and allows them to sit juice, and have options for fruits and down and enjoy a nice meal. vegetables at the salad bar.

A harder decision may be deciding Some students however, are not which meal is a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal pleased with the options given to favorite. them at lunch.

When asked what the favorite â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to see more variety three meals at Clarksville were, or- of food at the salad bar, and more DQJH FKLFNHQ FDPH LQ ÂżUVW ZLWK SL]- options for our lunches,â&#x20AC;? Senior za coming in second, and popcorn Hannah Thompson stated. chicken rounding out the number â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that the cooks should three spot. have more freedom, bring back salt, The meals that seem to be the best and the federal government should are not served very often because the loosen up on school lunches,â&#x20AC;? Chris meals are on rotation and the food Arians, Clarksvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government WUXFNV FRPH HYHU\ VL[ ZHHNV teacher, said.

The trucks will sometimes not inKrull commented that adding vaclude the food necessary to make the riety is a complicated process, and favorite meals. that the kitchen staff has two choicâ&#x20AC;&#x153;We may not receive things like es: a meal with a salad bar every day orange chicken when the truck or two meal choices every day.

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ZDLW IRU WKH QH[W VKLSPHQW ´ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nacho Supreme is something While all of the students at Clarks- that we are trying out new for this ville have a favorite meal, they also year, to see if the kids like it,â&#x20AC;? Krull have a meal that they do not like. said.

Among the students interviewed, So dig into the changing and ever Turkey burgers and Pizza burgers improving lunches at Clarksville came out in a tie as the least favor- School.

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State champion Janesville dominates Iowa Star Conference volleyball teams

By Kristi Nixon JANESVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Class 1A state champion Janesville placed five players on the Iowa Star North first team volleyball all-conference squad announced shortly after Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title match.

Class 1A team Tripoli had the other two first team selections.

Clarksville senior Emily Mennenga was the lone area selection to the Iowa Star North.

As a libero, Mennenga finished the season with 248 digs for an average of 3.65 per set.

The Wildcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kendyl Sorge and Sylvia Amlie were unanimous first team players while Tripoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paige Figanbaum and Toni Moeller also were voted unanimously to the first squad.

Sorge, Amlie and Janesville teammate Brittney Hanson were among the elite team members as were Figanbaum and Moeller for the Panthers. The only other elite team selections were Don Boscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kaitlyn McGarvey and South Josie Youel of South Tama County.

The all-conference teams were selected by coaches in attendance during a meeting scheduled by the conference.

Iowa Star All-Conference First Team Kendyl Sorge, Jr., Janesville*; Sylvia Amlie, Sr., Janesville*; Brittney Hanson, Sr., Janesville; Anna Backstrom, Sr., Janesville; Destiny Christopher, Sr., Janesville; Paige Figanbaum, Sr., Tripoli*; Toni Moeller, Sr., Tripoli*

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By Glenn Mollette Lincoln College in central Illinois cut tuition costs by 24% two years ago. The tuition dropped from $23,000 to $17,500. This year Concordia in St. Paul, Minnesota cut their tuition $10,000. Converse College in South Carolina has announced they will cut their tuition by 43%. Newburgh Theological Seminary College of Indiana announced October 1 a freeze on tuition costs and a $500 reduction.

Lincoln College was experiencing a declining enrollment and trying to survive a sluggish economy.

The decision was to make some adjustments in order to become more competitive with colleges across the nation.

Across the country higher education has become a buyers market.

Colleges costing $20,000 to $40,000 a year have become out of reach for the average American. Prospective students have become reluctant to embrace a lifetime of debt when affordable education is out there with a little searching.

Neighboring colleges will be forced to pay attention. More Americans will have options. Education at a more affordable price could become a reality.

I hope the government will not no-

tice this recent college cost cutting trend. They will figure out a way to mess it up. Currently there are multitudes of higher education options in America. Universities abound throughout our country. Many have maxed out their financial obligations. Competition will eventually make many of the schools cut some of their costs and offer better tuition rates.

Could our government learn something from this trend? What if we had 200 major medical insurance companies competing state to state?

One big insurance company under the thumb of the government is a losing scenario for Americans. What if we only had one automaker? What if we had only one appliance maker?

What if we had only one cable news network? What if we could only buy oil from Saudi Arabia? What if we only had coal and no natural gas? Or, what if we only had natural gas and no coal?

Whenever we are limited to one utility company, one gas station, one grocery store, one medical provider, one source of energy or just one of anything we are up the creek without a paddle.

Regardless, if it's college tuition or anything else, options and competition are good for America.

Republicans and Democrats

By Glenn Mollette I've heard a lot of discussion about political profiles in recent days.

The Republicans supposedly are the corporate greedy CEOs and the Democrats supposedly are all those standing in the government entitlement lines. Not true.

My father was a republican. For thirty years of his life he drove an older model truck Almost two hours one-way to Holden, W.Va. where he worked in an underground coal mine. He worked eight to ten hours a day and then came home to farm two to three hours before crashing into bed. We worked a small garden, cared for ten to twenty cows, had some hogs, raised a large corn patch and you get the idea. My father was always exhausted during the workweek.

My mother was a democrat. For several years she worked in the school system. She raised five children, washed clothes with a ringer washer in the early years and when there was not enough rainwater we carried water from the creek. She made breakfast and had supper on the table every evening and kept the house immaculately clean. She worked with my dad in the garden, milked cows, tended her flowers and like my dad was usually exhausted.

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the church choir and often sang in a quartet in other churches. Life was not always easy and as with many families there were those times when we wondered if we would make it.

Looking back I can say my father was a hard working Christian Republican. My mother was a hard working Christian Democrat. Together, they built a house, raised five kids, entertained family and friends and both lived to be 85. They were not wealthy in retirement but with a thirty-year miner's pension, Social Security and a balanced lifestyle they did fine.

If only all Republicans and Democrats today could be as blessed.

Imagine what our states and nation might accomplish if we worked together? These are tough times. We have to make some unpopular decisions in this country. People are hurting, stressed to the max and even in the streets hungry.

We cannot go on with the "Us against them" syndrome. If we do we are only going to lose more jobs, incur more national debt, lose more corporations to other countries, increase taxes and watch our communities drown in drugs, violence and poverty.

Abraham Lincoln was quoting the Bible when he said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand."

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By Ron Pollack, Executive Director, Families USA Have you ever wondered about which hospitals in your community provide the best care? If you or a loved one needed elective surgery, like a knee replacement, how would you pick the right hospital?

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There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a hospital. For starters, pick a hospital that accepts your health insurance (whether thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medicare or another type of insurance). Consider hospitals that have the best track record in providing high-quality care or performing a specific procedure. Hospital Compare has all of this informationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and much more.

(This website is not intended for use in emergencies--if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already in an ambulance, for example.

If you experience an emergency, always go to the nearest hospital.)

Q: Why is the quality of my hospital important?

A: Not all hospitals are the sameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; some provide better care than others.

Hospitals that provide high-quality care ensure that patients get the right care at the right time and that patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs are met. Choosing a hospital that provides high-quality care can help keep you safe and avoid potential problems.

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A: Hospital Compare collects upto-date quality, safety, and patient satisfaction information for nearly every hospital in the country. You can use the website to see how the

hospitals in your area compare to each other on many measures of quality, and you can see how those hospitals compare to state and national averages.

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14 Thursday, November 21, 2013

Courthouse News CITATIONS Simon Garbes, 18, New Hartford, expired registration, $50 fine, $17.50 surcharge, and $60 court costs.

Kenneth Hurmence, 65, Clarksville, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, and $60 court costs.

Nicholas Koenen, 28, Aplington, fail to wear/maintain safety belts, $50 fine, $17.50 surcharge, and $60 court costs.

Tayler Maiers, 17, Clarksville, speeding, $20 fine, $12 surcharge, and $60 court costs.

Reece Murphy, 34, Grundy Center, FTD current registration, $10 fine, $3.50 surcharge, and $60 court costs.

Jenna Wedeking, 27, Clarksville, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, and $60 court costs.

DISTRICT COURT Nathan Hovenga, Greene, on Nov. 13 pled guilty to dog at large. Fined $65, $22.75 surcharge, and $60 court costs.

Charles Scroggins, Williams, on Nov. 13 convicted of domestic abuse assault. Sentenced to 20 days in jail, one-year self-probation, and $60 costs.

Michelle Hovenga, Clarksville, on Nov. 13 pled guilty to OWI 2nd.

Sentenced to two years in prison, $1,875 fine plus 35% surcharge, and two years probation.

Autumn Wahlgren, Greene, on Nov. 13 convicted of OWI 1st. Sentenced to two days in jail, $625 fine plus 35% surcharge, and $165 court costs.

SMALL CLAIMS Citizens Finance v. Jennifer Ellerman, Clarksville. Judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $2,766.27 plust 19.88% interest from Oct. 8.

Hauge Associates, Inc. v. Cynthia Futrell, Clarksville. Judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $1,687.52 plus 2.12% interest from Oct. 4.

Midland Funding LLC v. Bonnie Soy, Greene. Judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $1,065.61 plus 2.12% interest from Oct. 9.

CBE Group, Inc. v. William McCord, Parkersburg. Judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $1,532.11 plus 2.12% interest from Oct. 8.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Warranty Deed: Dennis and Julia Dudley to Patricia Stempien; Dumont-DU-T.A. Dumont 3rd ADD–3; DU-309–3; 2013-4607.

Mortgages: Patricia Stempien to MERS; Dumont-DU-T.A. Dumont 3rd ADD–3-; DU-309–3; 20134608.

Mortgages: Dale and Renee Schwartz to Farm Credit Services of America; 92-15-22-SW-Parcel B; 92-15-22-SW NW; 2013-4609.

Warranty Deed: Dennis and Julia Dudley to Ryan Dudley; Parkersburg-PB-H C and S ADD-13-10 and 9-S 10FT LT 9; PB-609-13-10 and 9-S 10 FT LT 9; 2013-4610.

Mortgages: Ryan Dudley to MERS; Parkersburg-PB-H C and S ADD-13-10 and 9-S 10 FT LT 9; PB-609-13-10 and 9-S 10 FT LT 9; 2013-4611.

Warranty Deed: Jordan and Trent Stirling to Matthew hobson; 93-1728-S1/2 SW-Parcel; 2013-4612.

Mortgages: Matthew and Andrea Hobson to First Security Bank and Trust; 93-17-28-S1/2 SW-Parcel C; 2013-4613.

Release: MERS to James an Cheryl Willison; Shell Rock-SR-Original Town-6-3-; SR-705-6-3; 2013-4616.

Mortgages: Wesley and Heather Allan to U of I Community Credit Union; GR-Traers 2nd ADD-1-3-; ES13-4604.

Mortgages: Wesley and Heather Allan to U of I Community Credit Union; GR-Traers 2nd ADD-1-3-; ES13-4605.

Release: MERS to Angela and James Hansel; 91-17-36–N1/4 COR; ES13-4606.

Quit Claim Deed: Barbara and Rodney Kielman to Victoria Shipp and Shipp Family Farm Trust; 9116-24–S1/2 SW Parcel D; ES134620.

Quit Claim Deed: Jill Nelson to Victoria Shipp and Shipp Family Farm Trust; 91-16-24–S1/2 SW Parcel D; ES13-4622.

Quit Claim Deed: Marie Nelson

to Barbara Kielman; 91-16-24–SW Parcel F; ES13-4623.

Quit Claim Deed: Barbara and Rodney Kielman to Barbar and Rodney Kielman; 91-16-24–SW Parcel F; ES13-4624.

Quit Claim Deed: Barbara and Rodney Kielman to Jill Nelson; 9116-24–SW Parcel E; ES13-4625.

Quit Claim Deed: Jill Nelson to Jill Nelson TR and Jill Nelson Marital Trust; 91-16-24–SW Parcel E; ES13-4626.

Release: First Citizens National Bank to John and Karolyn Roose; Allison–199-; ES13-4627.

Release: First Citizens National Bank to Karolyn and John Roose; Allison–196 and 197-EXC; ES134628.

Release: State Bank and Trust Company FKA and State Bank of Waverly to Larry and Elisabeth Clark; Clarksville-CL-Poisals ADD13-3-; CL-211-13-3; 2013-4633.

Release: State Bank and Trust Company FKA and State Bank of Waverly to Allan and Thomas Stille; Shell Rock-SR-Original Town-191,2,3-; SR-705-19-1,2,3; 2013-4634.

Joint Ten Deed: Mary Averhoff to Daniel and Paula Sherman; Clarksville-CL-Railroad ADD-1-16-; CL212-1-16; 2013-4637.

Release: Wells Fargo Bank NA to Brandon and Amanda Dunphy; AP– 10-8-; ES13-4636.

Release: US Bank to David and Brenda Allan; 90-15-4-NE-Parcel of Timber; 2013-4643.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Susan and Bryan Hoeg; 92-15-19SE SW-SE COR; 2013-4644.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Peggy Hoodjer; Clarksville-CLOrig TWN and CH BLKS-22-1 and 4-W1/2; CL-210-22-1 and 4-W1/2; 2013-4645.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Becky Kroeze; Clarksville-CLPoisals ADD-13-2-; CL-211-13-2; 2013-4646.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Janice Williams; 90-17-258-NE SEOL 82 LT 5; 2013-4647.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Kelly and Wendy Bohlen; 92-15-35-NW-Riverfront Trail LT2; 2013-4648.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Kelly and Wendy Bohlen; 92-15-35-NW-Riverfront Trail LT2; 2013-4649.

Mortgages: Allen and Marvlyn Barber to Veridian Credit Union; Clarksville-CL-Mathers ADD-3-1 and 4-E1/2; CL-208-3-1and4-E1/2; 2013-4651.

Warranty Deed: Nicholas and Angela Garman to Adam and Nichole Kingdon; Shell Rock-SR-P F A ADD-9-9,10,11-Eastrly Part of 11; SR-707-9-9,10,11-Eastrly Part of 11; Shell Rock-SR-P F A ADD-9-8 and 11-ETC; SR-707-9-8 and 11ETC; 2013-4652.

Mortgages: Nichole and Adam Kingdon to First National Bank; Shell Rock-SR-P F A ADD9-9,10,11-Eastrly Part of 11; SR707-9-9,10,11-Eastrly Part of 11; Shell Rock-SR-P F A ADD-9-8 and 11-ETC; SR-707-9-8 and 11-ETC; 2013-4653.

Warranty Deed: Nathan and Janice Johnson to Pamela Sicard; Aplington-AP-Eckles 2nd ADD– 23-COMM NE COR; AP-102–23COMM NE COR; 2013-4657.

Easement: Brian Winkowitsch to Butler County; 92-18-24-SE; 20134660.

Release: Metlife Home Loans LLC to Robert and Kerri Hobson; AL–80-; ES13-4640.

Warranty Deed: Element Properties, LLC to Dominic and Angela Sparrgrove; Parkersburg-PB-Omega Road ADD–27-SUBD A; PB-623– 27-SUBD A; 2013-4664.

Warranty Deed: Eileen and Darwin Hofer to Hofer Farms LLC; 9116-17-E1/2 NW; 2013-4667.

Mortgages: Robert and Kerri Hobson to Veridian Credit Union; Allison-AL-Original Town–80-; AL42–80; 2013-4668.

Easement: Daniel and Cristi Hagedorn to Butler County REC; 90-1519-NWFR SWFR-Parcel A; 20134669.

Release: Farmers Savings Bank, Frederika to Nathan and Janice Johnson; 90-16-30-SE SE-COMM S of NW COR; 2013-4670.

MOVING? Please notify the Clarksville Star office by: Phone 319-278-4641 Mail P.O. Box 788, Clarksville, IA 50619 Email clarksvillestar@butler-bremer.com THANK YOU

Courthouse/Editorial Sheriff’s Report Butler Sheriff Monday, November 11: • Deputies executed one traffic stops and received reports of one controlled burn throughout the county.

• 11:14 a.m.: Deputies were called to an alarm in the 300 block of N. Mather St. • 1:39 p.m.; Deputies took a theft report in the 2900 block of Sinclair Ave. It was deemed unfounded.

• 3:58 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist near the intersection of Highway 3 and Union Ave. • 5:28 p.m.: Deputies were called to a family domestic matter in the 13000 block of Highway 57.

• 7:07 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Iowa State Patrol with a fatality accident in the 500 block of E. Grove St. • 7:19 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 900 block of 3rd St. Tuesday, November 12: • Deputies executed five traffic stops and received reports of three controlled burns throughout the county.

• 1:56 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 18000 block of Quarry Ave. • 2:42 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 30000 block of 300th St. • 6:05 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 12500 block of Oak Ave. • 5:46 p.m.: Deputies performed a welfare check in the 500 block of W. South St. • 6:28 p.m.: Deputies were called to a dog-deer matter in the 19400 block of Highway 3.

Wednesday, November 13: • Deputies executed two traffic stop and received reports of one controlled burn throughout the county.

• 6:25 a.m.: Deputies were called to the intersection of Highway 57 and Forest Ave. with regards to a dog-deer mat-ter.

• 9:37 p.m.: Deputies executed an arrest warrant in the 100 block of W. Superior St. Deputies arrested Larry D. Raymond, 36, Clarksville, on a warrant for a probation revocation and possession of controlled substance, and also had a mittimus for him to serve two days in jail (no bond on mittimus and $2,000 bond on warrant.)

• 9:49 p.m.: Deputies received a suspicious activity report in the 26700 block of Highway 57. Unfounded.

Thursday, November 14: • Deputies executed one traffic stop and received reports of six controlled burns throughout the county.

• 1:03 a.m.: Deputies were called to a dog-deer matter near the intersection of N Main St. and W. Traer St. • 4:35 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 100 block of N Main St. • 5:24 p.m.: Deputies were called to a dog-deer matter near the intersection of 190th St. and Evergreen Ave. • 5:57 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 33300 block of Highway 57.

• 7:44 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 400 block of N. Plainview St. • 8:23 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 24600 block of 160th St. Friday, November 15: • Deputies executed six traffic stops and received reports of 14 controlled burns throughout the county.

• 8:26 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a criminal mischief complaint in the 100 block of E. South St. • 8:40 a.m.: Deputies took a report of an accident near the intersection of Highway 3 and Vintage Lane.

Deputies were unable to locate.

• 8:59 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 200 block of W. South St. • 12:10 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 23600 block of Highway 57.

• 1:03 p.m.: Deputies received a vandalism complaint in the 500 block of Main St., Dumont.

• 2:12 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 400 block of 6th St., Greene.

• 6:52 p.m.: Deputies took a barking dog complaint in the 300 block of S. Church St., Clarksville. A citation was issued.

• 7:47 p.m.: Deputies were called to a verbal family domes-tic matter in the 300 block of S. Church St. • 9:12 p.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer accident near the intersection of 120th St. and Camp Comfort Road.

• 11:08 p.m.: Deputies arrested Keith Jackson, 30, Charles City, at the Floyd County Jail, on a mittimus warrant.

• 11:10 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 300 block of Pine St. Saturday, November 16: • Deputies executed eight traffic stops and received reports of two controlled burn throughout the county.

• 4:44 a.m.: Deputies were called to a verbal family domes-tic matter in the 600 block of 6th St. • 4:47 a.m.: Deputies were called to a property damage ac-cident n the 400 block of N. Cherry St., Shell Rock No injuries reported and was still under investigation.

• 7:41 a.m.: Deputies were called to a dog-deer matter in the 100 block of E. South St. • 11:31 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a theft of traps and snares taken from one quarter mile east of the intersection of 280th St. and Birch Ave. • 4:34 p.m.; Deputies took a report of the doors being kicked in at the concession stand in Greene near the intersection of Courtland St. and E. Traer St. • 7:24 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 2110 block of 310th St. Sunday, November 17: • Deputies executed three traffic stops throughout the county.

• 7:50 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a theft of a pickup from the 28200 block of Butler Center Road.

• 7:53 a.m.; Deputies took a report of a truck in the ditch near the intersection of 220th St. and Jay Ave. No one was around.

• 8:55 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 27000 block of 220th St. • 10:17 a.m.: Deputies took a theft report in the 29400 block of Highway 3. It was deemed unfounded.

• 4:08 p.m.: Deputies investigated a suspicious activity re-port in the 30400 block of 212th St. • 4:59 p.m.: Deputies were called to a dog-deer matter in the 22100 block of Vail Ave. • 6:41 p.m.: Deputies took a burglary report in the 600 block of Main St. • 7:03 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 400 block of N. Johnson St. • 8:27 p.m.: Deputies received a harassment complaint in the 600 block of West St. • 9:47 p.m.: Deputies arrested Curt Kettwig, 41, Clarksville, on a Butler County warrant for first degree harassment. He was being held on a $5,000 bond.

Monday, November 18: • Deputies executed one traffic stop as of 7 a.m.

• 6:41 a.m.: Deputies were called to an alarm in the 300 block of N. Mather St.

Seatbelts to be enforced for Thanksgiving Iowa law enforcement will be out in force again this Thanksgiving Holiday with increased visibility and aggressive traffic enforcement.

The Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is announcing extra city, county and state officers will be out in force ensuring traveler’s buckle up, slow down and drive responsibly in order to save lives and reduce crashes.

This high visibility traffic enforcement event will begin November 25 and run through December 1. “The number one priority of this Special Traffic Enforcement Program (sTEP) is to SAVE LIVES.” says Randy Hunefeld, sTEP Coordinator with the GTSB. “According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, nine traffic fatalities occurred during the 2012 Thanksgiving Holiday, which is just not acceptable.” Six of those nine deaths were motorists

NOT using seatbelts.

As of 11-08-13, Iowa has lost 263 drivers/occupants to traffic fatalities during 2013; 40 less than a year ago at this time. Almost 39 percent of these deaths were reported as not wearing their seat belts, while 26 percent are listed as unknown or could not be determined. These statistics clearly prove we must make seatbelts a top priority. More than 50% of all fatalities, not including motorcycles and pedestrians, are the result of drivers/occupants not taking the time to buckle up.

Iowa Law Enforcement wishes everyone a safe Thanksgiving Holiday and requests every occupant buckle up when you are in your vehicle.

The data clearly shows that buckling up alone increases your odds of surviving a serious crash by 50 percent. “Buckle Up! Every Trip!

Every Time.”

• Butler County Tribune-Journal • Clarksville Star •

Senator Chuck Grassley Obamacare has failed Taken from Sen. Grassley speech on Senate Floor Thursday.

Mr. President, Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “success” as the correct or desired result of an attempt.

I want to discuss the definition of the word ‘success’ as we consider the Affordable Care Act. On the day the bill was signed into law, President Obama said the following: Today we are affirming that essential truth, a truth every generation is called to rediscover for itself, that we are not a nation that scales back its aspirations.

Such grand words for where we are today.

Today, the success of the law that now bears his name, Obamacare, is defined in much more meager terms.

Today, success is that when the folks at HHS got up this morning, Obamacare had not been shutdown, and when the folks at HHS go to sleep tonight their day will have been a success if Obamacare did not have to be shutdown.

Think of all that we have been through to this point – the fight over the bill and the extreme legislative means used to pass it through Congress; the 2010 and 2012 elections; the Supreme Court decision that affectively repealed half of the law’s coverage.

Think of all the changes made to the law through regulation to make sure Obamacare launched – the postponing of the employer mandate; the postponing of lifetime limits.

Think of the impact this law has had on our economy – people losing jobs; people losing the health insurance they currently have, because if you like what you have you may not be able to keep it.

This was the promise the President made to the American people on at least 36 separate occasions (to keep what you like).

This is what I said on the Senate floor in September of 2010: Only in the District of Columbia could you get away with telling the people if you like what you have you can keep it, and then pass regulations six months later that do just the opposite and figure that people are going to ignore it.

The Administration certainly knew that the day would come when millions of people would receive cancellation notices.

I’ve heard from many Iowans who found out the hard way that the President made a bunch of pie-in-the-sky

promises that he knew he couldn’t keep. Constituents like this one from Perry, Iowa, who wrote to me saying: My husband and I are farmers. For nine years now we have bought our own policy. To keep the cost affordable our plan is a major medical plan with a very high deductible. We recently received our letter that our plan was going away.

Effective Jan. 1, 2014, it will be updated to comply with the mandates of Obamacare.

To manage the risk of much higher premiums, our insurance company is asking us to cancel our current policy and sign on at a higher rate effective Dec. 1, or we could go to the government exchange.

And from a constituent living in Mason City: My wife and I are both 60 years old, and have been covered by an excellent Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield policy for several years.

It is not through my employer. We selected the plan because it had the features we wanted and needed...our choice. And because we are healthy, we have a preferred premium rate.

Yesterday, we got a call from our agent explaining that since our plan is not grandfathered, it will need to be replaced at the end of 2014.

The current plan has a $5,000 deductible and the premium is $511 per month. The best option going forward for us from Wellmark would cost $955 per month (a modest 87 percent increase), and have at $10,000 deductible.

And because we have been diligent and responsible in saving for our upcoming retirement, we do not qualify for any taxpayer-funded subsidies.

This is just one of the many letters, e-mails, and phone calls I’ve received from Iowans..

The American people need to know that this failed program is not the only answer.

For three years, the President has taken out his pencil and eraser and rewritten or delayed his law on the fly when it’s not working. He did that today with insurance companies. But that’s too little, too late for the people who have received four million cancellation notices under the law. Let’s scrap the partisan approach and start over with something bipartisan that helps the uninsured without ruining everything that works in our health care system.

Iowa Crops & Weather Report Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.

“Farmers continue to make progress as they work to wrap up harvest and complete other fall fieldwork before winter sets in,” Northey said.

The weekly report is also available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov or on USDA’s site at www.nass.usda.gov/ ia. The report summary follows here: CROP REPORT Only seven percent of corn in Iowa remained in the field following the week ending November 17, 2013, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Other activities for the week included fertilizer application, fall tillage, tile installation, and baling corn stalks.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 10 percent very short, 21 percent short, 66 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 21 percent very short, 37 percent short, 41 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Grain movement from farm to elevator was rated 41 percent moderate to heavy. Ninety-four percent of Iowa reported adequate or surplus off-farm grain storage availability and 85 percent reported adequate or surplus on-farm grain storage availability.

Iowa farmers harvested five percent of their corn for grain or seed during the week advancing harvest to 93 percent complete, six percentage points ahead of normal. Soybean harvest was 99 percent complete, at the normal pace. South Central Iowa lagged behind the rest of the State with 87 percent of corn and 95 percent of soybeans harvested.

Pasture condition rated 23 percent very poor, 30 percent poor, 30 percent fair, 16 percent good and 1 percent excellent. Hay supplies were considered 17 percent short, 75 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus across Iowa with 91 percent rated in fair to good condition.

IOWA PRELIMINARY WEATHER SUMMARY

By Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Unseasonably cold weather prevailed through Wednesday (13th) with Spencer Airport reporting a Tuesday morning low of minus one degree. This was Iowa’s earliest subzero temperature for the winter season since November 4, 1991. Light snow fell across all but far southwestern Iowa on Veteran’s Day with accumulations mostly of an inch or less. The weather steadily warmed for the second one-half of the week with temperatures well above normal by Saturday (16th) when daytime highs were mostly in the 60’s. Clarinda was the hot spot with a Saturday afternoon high of 72 degrees. Temperatures for the week as a whole averaged from near normal over the far northwest to five degrees below normal at Burlington with a statewide average of 2.0 degrees below normal. Daytime maximum temperatures remained below freezing in many areas on Monday and Tuesday allowing the uppermost few inches of soil to freeze. However, warmer weather thawed the soil by later in the week. Showers and thunderstorms were scattered over most of Iowa on Saturday and into Sunday. Only a few sprinkles of rain occurred in parts of far western Iowa while Anamosa reported the most rain with 1.60 inches. Heaviest rains were generally in northeast and east central Iowa. The statewide average precipitation was 0.25 inches or about one-half the weekly normal of 0.49 inches.

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THANK YOU to each and every one for coming to my open house to celebrate my 85th birthday on Sunday, November 3. It was so much fun to be surrounded by family, friends and neighbors all day along. I had such a good time.

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16 Thursday, November 21, 2013

Nordmeyer awarded for service Mitch Nordmeyer, Butler Emergency Management Coordinator, was recently presented an Emergency Management Service Award after experiencing seven flood disasters in spring and summer of 2013.

Nordmeyer was presented the award at the 10th annual Homeland Security Conference in Des Moines

by Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Mark Schouten.

“It was really nice to receive recognition from homeland security and the governor’s office,” he said. “It’s also really nice to have people comment on social media sites and thank you for everything you’re doing for them and their communities. All of these types of things make the job worthwhile.”

He received the award for out-

standing service to citizens of Butler County during communities’ time of need by responding and providing services to begin recovery from devastating disasters.

During this time, Nordmeyer was also battling flooding in Floyd County, as he was the interim coordinator there for emergency management.

“It was definitely an abnormal weather season for sure,” Nordmeyer said. “On one day, Butler County set a record with seven tornado warnings in a 52-minute time span.

The amount of rain was incredible; 10 inches fell in 32 minutes on the day of the second big flood.”

Nordmeyer said without the support of the commission, board of supervisors, emergency responders, employees and citizens, he couldn’t do what he does.

Lil Ricky’s gives back Steakhouse holds first annual free turkey dinner for seniors Tuesday

By Pat Racette Over 200 senior citizens are expected at Lil Ricky’s Steakhouse in Allison Tuesday.

The restaurant is hosting a free thanksgiving dinner for citizens 60 and older from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Owners Ron and Jan Scally decided to give back to the community that has been good to them for the last 20 years, and they realize this may be the only Thanksgiving for some of them.

“We have a lot of nice people, and its time to give back to them,” Ron said. “We’re doubling up on turkey and hoping to get a solid 200 people.”

The Scallys employees are volunteering their time for the event as well, serving all the fixings of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetables, rolls and

• Clarksville Star •

Nurse Practitioner starts at B.C. Peoples Clinic

By Pat Racette Wendy Chapin took her opportunity to work in a rural community, moving from Sioux City to Waverly in September.

She began her duties Sept. 31 as Nurse Practitioner at Butler County Peoples Clinic in Clarksville, a satellite office of Peoples Community Health Clinic in Waterloo.

“Work’s been average busy,” she said, “but not as busy as in the city.”

Chapin said a lot of people travel to their office for care because they provide to anyone, insured or not.

“We are one of the only places in northeast Iowa that they can come,” Chapin said.

As one of the poorer counties in Iowa, Butler received grant monies several years ago to not only open up the clinic in Clarksville 2006, but also to eventually have a Nurse Practitioner.

She is now the main healthcare provider at B.C. Peoples Clinic, with a doctor from the headquarters in Waterloo visiting two half days per week.

“I was a new grad, and I had done lots of hours at the Siouxland Community Health Center in Sioux City

and liked it,” she said. “But there just weren’t many jobs over there, and we wanted to move out of the city.”

Chapin treats anything from chronic problems like diabetes and high blood pressure to coughs and colds.

The Paulina native received her

master’s degree at Clarkson College in Omaha, Neb., serving as a Registered Nurse for several years.

She has a husband that works from home out of a virtual office, while her three children attend school within the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District.

Lil Ricky’s Steakhouse is hosting a free Thanksgiving for senior citizens age 60 and older Tuesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cook Nyle Berger, manager Brittany Davis, cook Kevin Cruz and owner Ron Scally will be working all day to make the event a success. (Pat Racette Photo) pumpkin pie.

“People helped, and the sponsors were more than eager to kick in the money,” Ron said.

Local merchants Car Country Autobody, Allison Drug Store, Cooper Motors, Fecht’s Repair, J & C Grocery and Lincoln Savings Bank all

stepped forward to help make the event possible.

“The minute I walked in [to the businesses], everybody jumped on board,” Ron said.

All seniors in town and surrounding areas are invited; with reservations preferred.

Casey’s boarded up...

Clarksville Lumber boarded up Casey’s General Store recently after the fire a couple weeks ago, securing the premises until the process of replacing the store begins. (Pat Racette Photo)

2013 Award Winners

The 4-H township teams were recognized as well at the awards ceremony Sunday.

In this season of Thanksgiving, we are grateful to call Iowa home & you our neighbors.

Working together to power America.

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The 4-H Awards Ceremony was held Sunday at Aplington-Parkersburg Auditorium. First-year 4-H participants [above] were recognized, as well as award winners and more. (Pat Racette Photos)

See more coverage of the event in the Dec. 5 newspaper!