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It’s ugly sweater time!

For those who cherish the tradition of out-uglying each other’s choice of cardigan or pullover, here’s your chance to vote for the Courthouse’s most eye-rollingly outrageous sweater. Denise Baker (left) and Colleen Bartlett (right) show off some of the spoils, although not quite ready for public consumption as of yet, and soon to be tarted up with bells, bows and assorted whatnots, the game is now afoot. Swing by the County Courthouse and enjoy the visual treat that is ugly sweater day on Friday, Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and vote for your choice of “What the heck were they thinking?” Holiday warm-wear, and let the festivities begin! (Monitor Photo by Mary Freeman, Editor)

All-State Music Festival to broadcast tonight If you would like to see Elizabeth Lockwood in the AllState Music Festival, Iowa Public Television will broadcast the concert on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2:00 p.m. The broadcast is made possible by Mid-American Energy, Iowa Network Services, Musco Lighting, and Friends of IPTV. The concert

order is All-State Band, All-State Chorus, and All-State Orchestra.

For several years now, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been designated as Small Business Saturday. It’s a nationwide effort designed to promote shopping locally to keep those businesses and communities thriving. Clarion is no exception, and even though we are blessed with many full storefronts here they need our continued support to keep going and especially now during their biggest shopping season of the year. Clarion stores will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. that day, with lots of holiday specials and some stores even doing giveaways. “These local merchants support our clubs, organizations and sporting events all year long, so it’s a chance for Clarion residents to say thank you and support them as they support the community we live in,” said Clarion Chamber and Development Executive Director Kim Heller. “If you have family in town for the holidays, you can take them to see all the fine shops and businesses we have in the downtown area. The Christmas lights are up, and the holiday music is playing, so it’s a great time to take a stroll down mainstreet and get into the holiday spirit.” While you’re doing that, make sure to check out the Vendor Market at grounded from 9 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a cup of their fine coffee, and maybe one of their delicious baked treats, while browsing the display tables from thirty-one, Jewel Kade, Silpada and Beyond Baby. “It’s an opportunity to get started on holiday shopping, with lots of cash and carry items or you

can place an order with any of them for delivery before Christmas,” said Heller. If that isn’t already enough, that Saturday is also the kickoff weekend for the free merchant movies at the Clarion Theatre. Those will run for three weekends starting at 11 a.m., and are sponsored by local Chamber members in cooperation with the theatre. Be sure to thank them for making it possible, and the free tickets can be picked up from any participating merchant, including Clarion Super Foods, on a first come, first served basis to theatre capacity only. “Let’s make this a great day of showing our support for all the fine downtown businesses in Clarion,” concluded Heller.

Saturday’s downtown shopping extravaganza should be both fun and profitable for all involved. With Christmas barely held at bay as we digest some of our tangible reasons to give thanks, Clarion Holiday Season should be off to a good start as the shops downtown roll out their Saturday specials. Grounded, the place to load up on comestibles to sustain even the most determined shopper, will be open from 7 a.m. until noon for your caffeinated and munching pleasure!

County Supervisors discuss Academy plans By Mary Freeman WrightCoMonitor@gmail.com

Spirit of Giving Trees are up

Wish list ornaments for the Spirit of Giving which helps children in the Clarion-Goldfield School District were placed at the Iowa Specialty Hospital – Clarion and Clarion Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 21. The trees will be up in both locations until Thursday, Dec. 5. You may pick up an ornament at either location. Unwrapped gifts need to be dropped off at the United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st Street NW, Clarion on Friday, Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Donation boxes are also out in all four area banks for those who wish to donate money. Committee members surrounding the tree are (back row, left to right): Cassie Howell and daughters, Jo Ann Krammer, Carissa Lehman, Janet Disney, Deb Sebby; (front row): Angie Chapman, Jackie Loux, and Denise Nelson.

The Wright County Board of Supervisors met at normal session on Monday, Nov. 25, and covered a lot of local ground. As the old year closes and the new one begins, exciting changes are coming to Wright County. The Supervisors meetings will be SKYPE’d directly to all interested citizens who call in and link up, one more test run is scheduled before the public will be invited to attend from the comfort of their own homes or the convenience of their workplace. The method for connection will be conveyed to the public shortly after the final testing. Also, the Supervisors approved a letter drafted as a statement of support and endorsement for the planned Eagle Grove Academy to be housed in the old Armory building in Eagle Grove. This planned ‘trade to high-tech’ booster academy will be part of the Iowa Central Community College system, and will attract upper class persons from all of the area high schools where they will earn college credit while also learning the career skills of their choice. Each of the local high schools had to make a commitment of 10 to 20 seats, which has been promised, and the Board’s endorsement will carry weight in bringing this much needed addition to our community. In further news, the Board voted to pass Resolution 2013-27 regarding Obstructing, Impeding and Damaging a drain after an incident that has diverted runoff water-flow exclusively to one farm, damaging the culvert and denying neighbors the benefit of the water. The Board will be sending a certified letter to the offending party, notifying them of the resolution and the timeframe in which to cure the offense. Said

Supervisor Karl Helgevold “ Did he know that he can’t do that?” to which fellow Supervisor Rick Rasmussen replied, “He’ll find out shortly” regarding the pending notice. Also, the Board has benefitted from a savings of $21,000 concerning DD#176/SDD 31 in regards to crushing and burying waste tile, as opposed to paying for it to be hauled away. They also approved the hire of Kristyn Hennigar as the County’s Civil Process Server, a position which fits within the scope of her current duties while working at the County Jail. The new, up-dated County Drainage Book will be available shortly, the first one in 15 years, as the Board sweeps away old business into the ‘done’ pile and prepares for the New Year. The recently

completed Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is now ready for signatures. The Plan, a necessary component for any community seeking FEMA disaster assistance, as well as future grants, when an emergency arises, has been a labor of Herculean efforts on the part of Board Secretary, Betty Ellis and others, as it is over 3 inches thick. It identifies and prepares the County for almost any type of disaster probable, and if need be, will allow a smooth recovery for the citizens of Wright County. As always, the Wright County Courthouse will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday, both Thursday and Friday, allowing County employees to enjoy this festive season with their families.

At their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Wright County Board Supervisors Stan Watne, Rick Rasmussen and Karl Helgevold congratulate Larry McBain on five years of bus driving service, and presented him with a certificate of appreciation.

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Len Froyen book signing at Fuel successful By: Mary Freeman, Editor WrightCoMonitor@gmail.com Saturday’s book signing by author Len Froyen was a success, his book: Gratitude, Affirming One Another Through Stories, is a must-read for the Holiday Season and beyond. The stories within reflect the sense of community so dear to most folks, and leave one with a sense of the possible in everyone’s life. On the subject of gratitude, Froyen promotes five keys for living a grateful life: 1) Lift up your heart with gratitude; celebrate the sheer joy of living. 2) Make gratitude an intention of your heart. 3) May gratitude be a handprint you leave on the hearts of others. 4) May gratitude be a guest of your heart and a companion of your soul. 5) May gratitude flourish as a gift of goodness and grace in your life. Froyen, a 1953 graduate of Clarion High School, writes with the

Len Froyen exchanged banter with old classmates as well as new friends during his book signing at Fuel on Saturday.

The 1953 Clarion High School yearbook, open to display a smiling Len Froyen, greeted those who attended Saturday’s book singing at Fuel.

Holiday Mail for Heroes, a program that provides citizens with the opportunity to drop a cheery note to our armed forces, is up and running at Iowa Specialty Hospital both in Clarion and Belmond. Stop on by; pen a line or two to brighten the Holidays for someone’s son or daughter during this season of sharing!

In the spirit of giving…. By: Mary Freeman During these family-filled months toward the end of every year, when busy lives converge at a frenetic pace like leaves driven before a gusty wind, sometimes it’s necessary to take a few quiet moments and reflect upon those whose sacrifice has allowed us the luxury of small exasperations over burnt pie crust and late-arriving relations – our armed service members come to mind. These mostly young people, far away from home and hearth are always in our thoughts, but rarely do we get the opportunity to thank them in a tangible manner; now you can. If the opportunity arises before Tuesday, Dec. 3, stop by the entrance nearest the emergency room at Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Clarion or Belmond campuses, and find the table with al of the pretty Christmas cards covering it. Now is your chance to say “Thanks” to those far from home and serving our country this Holiday Season. Grown from a seed planted on a Facebook post, Vicki McClintock asked her office-mates if this was something that they wanted to do for our troops this year and they were enthusiastic, so she broached the hospital’s committee, and asked

them if this was something the Business Ofﬁce could sponsor. They were as enthusiastic as everyone else, so now, the hallway nearest the ER doors in Clarion now hosts a table covered in Christmas cards, pens and envelopes just waiting for someone to write a few kind lines and send them on to a service member far from home this festive season. Not only is the clearinghouse address in Maryland posted for mailing your uplifting missives, there is also a list of local sons and daughters who are abroad and unable to be with their loved one’s this year. Said McClintock, “We’ve gotten a really good response, it’ll be fun for these kids to get cards – especially from their hometowns, were just a small-town group of people looking out for each other.” So help make this a Merry Christmas for those who are giving so much and have made it possible for all of us to wish each other a joyous Holiday Season by spreading the warmth of thankfulness and the spirit of giving to those who have guard our freedoms.

Jingle Jam is set for Dec. 7 Children will have a perfect opportunity to ﬁnd just the right gift for their parents or grandparents, and at just the right price, during the Jingle Jam Kids Shoppe on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event takes place from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the Clarion Library meeting room. Several Clarion merchants will be loaning gift items, priced at no more than $5, to display for the kids selection. Organizers keep track of what is sold and then reimburse the merchants for those items. It’s a perfect ‘one-stop shop’ for the children to ﬁnd what they need for

Calendar of Events

Thursday, Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Vacation for Clarion-Goldfield and Dows Schools – No School 12 noon Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Clarion-Goldfield High School. Friday, Nov. 29 Thanksgiving Vacation for Clarion-Goldfield and Dows Schools – No School 7 a.m. Wright on Toastmasters Meeting in the Board Room at Iowa Specialty Hospital – Clarion. Saturday, Nov. 30 Small Business Saturday – Shop Local! 9 a.m. to 12 noon Santa Day at Lifetouch Studios. Get your picture taken with Santa on Saturday November 30th from 9-12. Special pricing on pictures and walk ins are welcome. Monday, Dec. 2 6:30 p.m. 9th Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Hampton-Dumont Tuesday, Dec. 3 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Open House at Wright Choice Chiropractic’s new location…920 Central Avenue East. Ribbon cutting will be at 10 a.m. 3:45 p.m. Girls and Boys JV/Varsity Basketball vs. Eagle Grove Wednesday, Dec. 4 7 to 9 p.m. Clarion Cross-Culture Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation, will offer FREE English and/or computer classes to our surrounding area residents. Hosted at the United Presbyterian Church and taught by Tamara and Robert EnTin. For more complete information, contact the EnTins at 1-515-293-0928 or 1-515-293-0927. Thursday, Dec. 5 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnell Job Fair at the Depot, 302 S. Main 6 p.m. JV/Varsity Wrestling vs. Iowa Falls-Alden/Central Springs 6:30 p.m. 9th Girls and Boys Basketball at Iowa Falls - Alden

DID YOU SEE? Our Mother, Betty Wesenberg, was entering the West entrance of the Wright Medical Center in Clarion on April 12th 2012, when she was struck by a car while under the canopy in the crosswalk. If you saw this accident or have any information, please contact: Randy Nielsen at 1-888-945-4092.

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passion of the love of the subject: we are all in this thing called life together, and nothing is achieved without the help of both community and individuals assistance. His poignant tales of overcoming adversity will strengthen anyone’s resolve to do their best while being thankful for what others have done for them. Published by Parkhurst Brothers (www.parkhursebrothers.com) and retailing for $15, Gratitude is a perfect gift for anyone who loves both books and life-afﬁrming tales, which uplift the spirit as well as touch the heart.

Accident in Wright County claims lives of two men

Wright County was the scene of a single vehicle accident took the lives of two men Sunday evening. Jaimes Reys Santos, 43, of Goodell, Iowa and Armando Romero-Soto, 50, of Hampton, Iowa both died at the scene of the accident which occurred at approximately 7:14 p.m., one quarter mile east of the intersection of County Road C-26 and County Road R-33. Santos, the driver of a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS, who was not wearing a safety belt, was ejected upon impact as his vehicle left the roadway striking an electric pole. Romero-Soto, the vehicle’s

passenger, was using his safety belt and had to be extracted from the vehicle by emergency personnel. Despite air bag deployment and the use of his safety belt, Romero-Soto was also pronounced dead at the scene. The collision remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol; assisting them at the scene were the Wright County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, Clarion Fire Department, Clarion Ambulance, Wright County Medical Examiner and Hennigar’s Towing. The bodies of both men were transported to Ewing Funeral Home of Clarion.

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Nancy’s Note It’s now dark and cool in the evening so what would be better than a cozy chair, soft blanket and a good book! Mystery readers will enjoy, “Ceareal Murders” by Diane Mott Davidson, which is a little lighter during the busy holidays. Goldy Bear, a caterer of Aspen Meadow, Colorado agrees to cater the first College Advisory Dinner for Seniors and Parents at the exclusive Elk Park Preparatory School. The last thing she expects to find at the end of the evening is the battered body of the school valedictorian. Who could have killed Keith Andrews? Goldy’s looking for some answers and not just because she found the corpse. Her young son, Arch, a student at Elk Park Prep, has become a target for some not-so-funny pranks, while her eighteen-year-old live-in helper, Julian, has become a prime suspect in the Andrews boy’s murder. As her investigation intensifies, Goldy’s anxiety level rises as she turns up evidence that suggests that Keith knew more than enough to blow the lid off some unscholarly secrets. And then, as her search rattles one skeleton too many, Goldy learns a crucial fact: a little knowledge about a killer can be a deadly thing. If you enjoy biographies, “The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy With Autism” should be of interest. It is written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart and charming thirteen-yearold boy with autism. The memoir demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks and responds in ways few of

us can imagine. Using an alphabet grid to construct words, sentences, and thoughts that he is unable to speak out loud, Naoki answers questions that people want to know. Questions such as: “Why do people with autism talk so loudly and weirdly?” “Why do you line up your toy cars and blocks?” “Why don’t you make eye contact when you’re talking?” and “What’s the reason you jump?” (Naoki’s answer: “When I’m jumping, it’s as if my feelings are going upward to the sky.”) Naoki shares his point of view on not only autism but life itself. Melissa Tagg’s “Made To Last” should be a fun read. Miranda Woodruff, star of the homebuilding show will do anything to keep the job she loves. Due to a painful broken engagement and a faith she’s mostly forgotten, she’s let her entire identity become wrapped up in the Miranda everyone sees onscreen. So when she receives news that the network might cancel her program, she must do the very thing she fears most: let the spotlight shine on her closely guarded personal life. The only problem? She’s been living a lie, letting viewers believe she’s married and now she’s called upon to play wife to a sweet, if a bit goofy, pretend husband to boost ratings. Stop in and see us: Monday through Wednesday between noon and 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Letter to the Editor Traveling around Wright and Hamilton Counties, I see deep tillage in soybean stubble. This brings to mind the following insight: To till, or not to till, that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in soil health to suffer The shanks and shovel of outrageous tillage Or to take scientific data against these fields of troubles And by opposing limit them. To destroy or just sleep And let the soil microbes due their intended jobs. The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That future generations will come to realize That excessive tillage devoutly to be wished Was not the solution for better yields. To till, or just rest and sleep To sleep, perchance to dream of tilling, ay, there’s the rub: For with this excessive tillage, what nightmares may come, When we have shuffled off the mortalized microbes, Must give us pause – there’s the respect For our soil’s of so long a life If we can limit tillage and prevent

the whips and scorns of time, Th’oppressor’s wrong, the pride of many proud man’s contumely, The pangs of soil’s dispriz’d love, the soil law’s delay, To grunt and sweat under excessive tillage, Not knowing the dread of something that develops, To over-tilled rich Iowa farmland. Thus conscience does make cowards of us all, And thus the resolution, With this regard of excessive tillage, And lose the name of this action. If Shakespeare was around today, I am sure he would have come up with writings on soil and how to keep it healthy – preventing wind erosion, water erosion, nutrient loss, and degradation of soil organic matter. Realization that we may need to be prepared for extreme weather events – ﬂoods and droughts – in a single growing season, does give us pause. We at your local NRCS, have this focus. Give us a call if you have questions. Thank you, Bruce Voigts, Project Coordinator MRBI Boone River and Lyons Creek Watershed Wright County and Hamilton County 515-532-2165 and 515-832-2916

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Count your blessings, I know I am counting mine On this day to be thankful, I have a long, long list of things to be grateful for, first and foremost though is simply being here. My odyssey and travails of getting here, and the serendipity involved, will be covered next week; this week, I just want to say, “Hello, it’s great to meet you all!” I came here from the Texas Panhandle, before that New York, Michigan, Indiana, New Hampshire, Washington State, North Carolina… the list goes on. I have spent the last 15 years or so as a freelance writer filing in at newspapers, magazines, ad agencies and non-profits in whatever capacity when they needed words found and photos taken. About a year ago, I had decided to hang up my traveling shoes and find a home paper, a place where I could make a difference for more than an hour, a week, a month – and started searching for my new hometown. Having a hometown is an experience I’ve yet to savor, I’ve never lived anywhere in my entire life longer than three years – my father was a DEA Agent – and claiming Hong Kong, as the longest stationary tenure, ‘home’. Throughout the years I have been searching for a place to call my own, and even made a list, in no particular order. A place with/where: 1) Great newspaper/co-workers. 2) History (and at least one really cool, old cemetery). 3) I can afford to buy a home. 4) Great coffee house, pizza joint, Chinese food and burgers. 5) No Walmart/a lively downtown. 6) Friendly folks who have substance behind their smiles of welcome. 7) The seasons change. 8) I can make a difference, give back and led a hand. 9) The spirit of community is not just a slogan. 10) And finally, a place where I can call ‘Home’. I have been in awe of the sheer volume of items that I have crossed off of my list since driving into

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this almost unknown little town, so much like many small enclaves of civilization scattered across this country, but oddly, feeling like home. Well, so far, that’s 10 things I like about you, citizens of Clarion, and I look forward to learning more about you as you learn about me and I settle into my new job and community. My basic bio is short and sweet: I have six children – ﬁve boys and one girl, all but one grown and gone and he’s about to launch - I’ve covered every type of news event from ribbon cuttings to murder, and prefer the former to the latter as, unlike some reporters, bad acts of base human nature still make me weep. I love dogs, cats, horses and cows, most all animals really, although spiders and snakes are way down on the list… I love antiquing, painting and reﬁnishing furniture (most of which I’ve found almost dead by the side of the road – I do so like a challenge) and I care for my neighbors, especially those facing life’s challenges. Pretty much, that’s me in a nutshell. In the whole scheme of things, and knowing that the journey is far

more important than the destination, I marvel at the timing involved in life. One of my ﬁrst stories to cover was Len Froyen’s book signing at Fuel on Saturday; coincidentally, I had spent that morning blogging on the same subject in my own small effort towards national civility – something we could surely use a lot more of is this sad old world we all inhabit. So, in my opinion, just one day set aside for gratitude per year is just not enough, an hour a day would be a great start though, we all need to contemplate why were are where we are in life, how we got there and just who helped us along the way. Was it a parent? Say “Thank you”, a favorite teacher (or one who simply pushed you to excel) tell them, a random stranger with a full gas can, and you beside the road with an empty tank? Pass it on, be grateful, be thankful, be joyous, be giving; pay it forward, pay it backward, pay it any which way you can. No one goes through this gift called life alone, and it’s our precious obligation to extend a loving hand to all those in need of one. Happy Thanksgiving folks, may the grace of the season bless you all!

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Wright County Area Landfill Authority Wright County Area Landfill Authority Unapproved Minutes The following is a report of public record from the 20 November 2013 Board meeting of the Wright County Area Landfill Authority, an Iowa 28E organization. Members present included Jerry Cayler, Dixie Revland, Mike Nail, Arlen Olson, Berne Ketchum, Earl Kalkwarf, Ray Kracht, and Karl Helgevold. Jim Meade was also present. The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. The Board approved the minutes from the 18 September 2013 Board meting, the bills and bank reconciliations for the months ending 30 September 2013 and 31 October 2013, and the financial statements for the months ending 30 September 2013 and 31 October 2013. The 31 October 2013 financial report showed total expenses of $236,035.89 (33.8%) and revenues of $270,564.54 (38.7%). The revenues exceeded the expenses by $34,528.65. The Board discussed the progress on rebuilding the transfer building. The Board also discussed various change orders requested by the Sande Construction and the Authority’s projected costs at this point in time. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 15 January 2014. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm. Jim J Meade, Director

Wright County Area Landfill Authority BILLS – September 2013 Goldfield Access – telephone bill...............66.65 Liberty Tire Recycling – recycle tires.....1617.05 Employee reimbursement – safety glasses......................................373.00 Titan Access Account – repair skidloader..................................507.90 Payroll – 25Aug13 to 07Sep13..............3677.78 Landfill of North Iowa – tonnage fee....23052.22 The Trash Man – curbside recycling.....8560.59 Jim Meade – Reimbur. – mileage & supplies..............................180.89 Hancock Co. CO-OP – diesel fuel.........2495.03 Arnold Motor Supply – maint. Fluids.......218.81 Hanson & Sons Tire – service calls & repairs.........................347.75 Urness Hardware – maint. supplies........149.54 Barker Lemar Engineering – tri-annual testing................................1250.00 I.C.A.P. – prop. & liab. Insurance.........20463.09 Payroll – 08Sep13 to 21Sep13..............3599.38 Payroll Taxes – month of September.....5646.54 MidAmerican Energy – electric bill............60.27 Midwest Elect. Revovery – recycle electronics.............................1050.75 Total.....................................................73317.24 BILLS – October 2013 Goldfield Access – telephone bill...............67.79 Mid-America Publishing – legals...............56.71 Jergenson Repair – semi repair..............228.75

Apple Grove Investments Original Notice Syntex Industries – tarp stops.................162.83 US Postmaster – postage.......................184.00 Payroll – 22Sep13 to 05Oct13..............3588.33 Landfill of North Iowa – tonnage fee....23149.87 The Trash Man – curbside recycling.....8560.59 Jim Meade – Reimbur. – mileage & supplies..............................227.28 Hancock Co. CO-OP – diesel fuel.........2504.59 Titan Access Account – cutting edges & install.......................1927.27 Barker Lemar Engineering – Fall inspections.................................1430.00 Arnold Motor Supply – maint. supplies........9.93 Hanson & Sons Tires – service calls & repairs.........................913.49 Urness Hardware – maint. supplies........120.27 Rees Truck & Trailer – semi parts...........998.54 Payroll – 06Oct13 to 19Oct13...............3621.31 Payroll Taxes – month of October.........3987.34 Sande Construction – construction payments....................67839.50 MidAmerican Energy – electric bill............50.59 Wellmark Insurance – EE medical ins.....882.30 I.M.W.C.A. – audit premium....................443.00 Sampson Const. & Door – materials for doors...........................15188.00 Total...................................................136142.28 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY APPLE GROVE INVESTMENTS, INC., Plaintiff, v. RYERSON REALTY, LLC, RACHEL KINGERY and ANY UNKNOWN PERSON(S) CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: Lots 11 and 12 in Block 43 of Caldwell’s First Addition to Eagle Grove Junction, Wright County, Iowa, Having a local address of 521 E. Broadway, Eagle Grove, Iowa 50533, Defendants. EQUITY NO. EQCV023976 TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS AND EACH AND ALL OF YOU, AND TO THE UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF THE TITLE TO THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE CAPTION WHICH IS, BY THIS REFERENCE, MADE A PART OF THIS ORIGINAL NOTICE. YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition of the above-named Plaintiff in the above-entitled action is now on file in the office of the Clerk the above-named Court which Petition asks no claim of personal judgment against you and the Petition alleges that the Plaintiff is the absolute owner in fee

PUBLIC NOTICE Property from the TIF District for the Clarion Urban Renewal Area of the City of Clarion, roll call vote Rier, aye; German, aye; Evans, aye; Asbe, aye carried. Motion Rier seconded Evans to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of Ordinance #551, roll call vote German, aye; Evans, aye; Rier, aye; Asbe, aye carried. Motion Rier seconded German to adopt Ordinance #551; roll call vote Asbe, aye; Rier, aye; German, aye; Evans, aye carried. Motion Rier seconded Evans to approve Resolution #13-53 to set a Public Hearing date for December 2, 2013 at 5:00 pm on a Proposed CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Application, roll call vote German, aye; Evans, aye; Asbe, aye; Rier aye carried. Motion Evans seconded Asbe to designate 10 homes for CDBG housing rehab and the City’s local match to be $30,000.00, ayes all carried. Kathy Showalter of Planscape Partners presented the council a draft copy of a Contract for Private Development with the Clarion Hotel Group, LLC. Motion German seconded Asbe to approve Resolution #13-54 to set a date for December 16, 2013 at 5:15 pm on a Contract for Private Development between the City of Clarion and Clarion Hotel Group, LLC; roll call vote Rier, aye; Asbe, aye; Evans, aye; German, aye carried. Motion German seconded Asbe to approve Resolution #13-55 to provide a Guarantee of certain Indebtedness of i2i Clarion, Inc. for Housing Development, roll call vote Rier, aye; Asbe, aye; German, aye; Evans, aye carried. Motion Evans seconded Asbe to approve a Tax Abatement request from Ewing Funeral Home and certify with the Wright County Assessor, ayes all carried. Motion German seconded Rier to approve a New Special Class C liquor license to Central Grill, ayes all carried. City Administrator Pohlman informed the council she had received 19 applications for the position of Account Clerk in City Hall and is in hope to have someone selected by midDecember. City Administrator Pohlman informed the council that newly elected officials Barb Mussman and Dave Maxheimer will be attended the Municipal Leadership Academy on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Motion Evans seconded German to adjourn the meeting, ayes all carried. Rochelle E. Pohlman, City Administrator Mike Nail, Mayor CITY OF CLARION CLAIMS REPORT NOVEMBER 2, 2013 - NOVEMBER 16, 2013 AVIVA LIFE ANNUITY CO AVIVA LIFE ANNUITY ......................$18.00 ANDERSON,MICHAEL CLOTHING REIMB ..........................$42.80 BROWN SUPPLY CO - CLAMP/SRAP/ MANHOLE RISER ..........................$666.66 CASEYS - OCT 13 FUEL ....................$618.27 CITY OF CLARION PAYROLL DEDUCTION ...................$50.00

represented by attorney James E. Nervig, Brick Gentry P.C., 6701 Westown Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTFIED THAT UNLESS ON OR BEFORE THE 26th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013, you serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter file a written appearance, motion or answer in the Iowa District Court for Wright County, at the Wright County Courthouse in Clarion, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT Wright County Courthouse 115 North Main Street Clarion, IA 50525

NOTE: The attorney who is expected to represent the Defendant in this matter should be promptly advised by the Defendant of the service of this Notice. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services in order to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TY at 1-800-735-2942). Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 14, Thursday, Nov. 21, and Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

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City of Clarion Unapproved Minutes Monday, November 18, 2013 The Clarion City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 5:00 pm, Mayor Mike Nail presiding with Council persons, Duane Asbe, Steve Evan, Lindsey German and Kirk Rier present. Also present City Administrator Rochelle Pohlman, Director of Public Works Jon DeVries and Chief of Police Steve Hennigar. Mayor Nail called the meeting to order no comments nor conflicts from the council were noted. Gregg Littlejohn and Rick Smith with the Clarion Volunteer Fire Department were present to give an update on the Fireman’s Ball that was held November 17, 2013, the fireman where very pleased with the attendance and $10,000 was raised to purchase an Air-tank filling station for the department. Six firefighters attended a rope rescue training that day also. The fire department is planning tours of local businesses and would like each business submit a building layout. The Mayor and Council commended the Volunteer Fire Department for their dedication. Motion Evans seconded German to approve the minutes of November 4, 2013 as written, ayes all carried. Motion Rier seconded Asbe to approve the financial claims as presented, ayes all carried. The October revenue report was distributed. Motion Evans seconded Asbe to approve a Facility Plan for Inflow and Infiltration Reduction for a CDBG Grant from Tom Madden of Yaggy Colby Associates and instruct submittal to the Iowa DNR, ayes all carried. Motion Rier seconded German to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Owner-Engineer Agreement with I&S Group for the Right Turn Lane Improvement Project at Hagie Manufacturing reducing the cost by $3900.00, ayes all carried. Motion Asbe seconded Evans to approve an Agreement for Professional Services with I&S Group for the Traffic Signal Project Hwy 3, ayes all carried. Motion Evans seconded Rier to approve Geotechnical Evaluations for 11 additional soil borings for the Proposed Housing Development with Chosen Valley Testing Inc. in an amount of $3425.00, ayes all carried. Motion Rier seconded German to approve the FYE 2013 Annual Financial Report, ayes all carried. Motion Rier seconded German to approve Resolution #13-52 Appropriating Funds for payment of Certain Financial Obligations, roll call vote Asbe, aye; Evans, aye; German, aye; Rier, aye carried. Motion German seconded Evans to approve FYE 2013 Annual Urban Renewal TIF Indebtedness Report and to authorize the City Administrator to file Certification of Eligible Tax Collections for the next FYE with the County Auditor, ayes all carried. Motion Asbe seconded Rier to approve the 1 st Reading of Ordinance #551 Deleting

simple of the real estate described in the caption which description is by this reference made a part hereof. Said Defendants, or some of them as Plaintiff is credibly informed and believe, may make some claim to said property or some interest therein, adverse to the title of this Plaintiff, but Plaintiff alleges that any right, title, or interest that the said Defendants, or any of them may ever have had in or to the said real estate, or any part thereof, is junior and inferior to the title of the Plaintiff and is barred by the statute of limitations. The names and residences of the unknown Defendants and the unknown claimants and each and all of them are unknown to the Plaintiff, and Plaintiff has sought diligently to learn the same. Plaintiff prays that the title to the real estate above described be quieted in it as against the adverse claims of each and all of the Defendants; that all of the said Defendants be forever barred and estopped from having or claiming any right, title, or interest in or to said real estate adverse to the Plaintiff herein; that Plaintiff be decreed to be the absolute owner in fee simple of said real estate; and that the Defendants be ordered to deliver immediate possession of said real estate to Plaintiff. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE THE PETITION ON FILE. Plaintiff, Apple Grove Investments, Inc. is

CLARION WTR SWR CLARION WTR DPT ...................$1,758.42 CLARION NC ELEV COOP FUEL OCT 13 ..............................$4,337.89 CLARION RECREATION - PETTY CASH JR WRESTLING TOURNY..............$600.00 CLARION SUPER FOODS SUPPLIES .....................................$501.00 CLARION HARDWARE HANK SUPPLIES ........................................$86.31 CULLIGAN - WATER COOLER .............$10.00 DATA TECHNOLOGIES INC - 2014 SUMMIT LICENSE/SUPPORT ....$6,880.74 DEVRIES,JON - PHONE REIMB ..........$75.00 FST CT NL BANK PAYROLL DEDUCTION ................$830.00 GALLS INC - PD SAFTEY CLOTHING ....................................$192.93 GENERAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS - SERVICE TRAFFIC SIGNAL @ 4TH ST .......$572.50 HANSON SONS TIRE SERVIC TIRE REPAIR....................................$22.75 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS ..............................$1,796.33 HENNIGAR,STEVE PHONE REIMB ................................$75.00 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES - MLA REGISTRATION NEW COUNCILPERSONS.......................$150.00 IOWA ONE CALL - LOCATES ...............$24.20 IOWA SPORTS SUPPLY FOOTBALL JERSEYS ...................$352.00 L L SERVICE INC REC PLAQUE PLATES ....................$18.00 MID AMERICAN ENERGY UTILITY .......................................$8,182.23 NELSON PLUMBING HEATING PILOT ASSEMBLY @ ST SHED ......$60.00 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE NEW YORK LIFE#1 .......................$107.46 NIACC - WATER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION..............................$100.00 AGVANTAGE FS INC - FUEL AIRPORT HOUSE ............................$48.00 POHLMAN SHELLEY - CAR ALLOWANCE/ CELL PHONE REIMB ....................$275.00 QUILL CORPORATION RIBBON RECEIPT ..........................$21.99 THE TRASH MAN OCT 13 SERVICES ........................$353.00 US CELLULAR OCT-NOV SERVICES ....................$417.69 VERIZON WIRELESS SEPT/OCT 13 SERVICES PD .......$320.08 WRIGHT CO MONITOR PUBLICATIONS .............................$589.90 WRIGHT MATERIALS CO FILL SAND .......................................$86.46 IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL DRUG/PFT TESTING ....................$100.00 ZIEGLER - REPAIR & PARTS SNOW PLOWS ..........................$5,583.63 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY SUPPLIES/EQUIP ..........................$739.11 IAPERS - IPERS.............................$11,057.02 FED FICA - FED/FICA TAX ............$48,370.01 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA STATE TAX ..................................$8,632.00 AR FLOOR CARE -

OCT 13 SERVICE ..........................$200.00 EAGLE BLDG SUPPLY SUPPLIES ......................................$513.43 CLARION HEALTH IN HEALTH INS ...............................$1,077.96 TIFFON WILLEY - PHONE REIMB .......$20.00 PALOMINO RANDY - PEST TESTING FEE REIMB .....................$30.00 ARAMARK - OCT 13 SERVICES ........$203.90 SNYDER AND ASSOCIATES - AIRPORT HANGER PRJ 110.1017.01.........$2,027.70 IDNR OPERATOR CERTIFICATI CERT RENEWAL WTR LIC .............$66.00 THOMPSON, BRET PHONE REIMB ................................$20.00 WMTEL - OCT13 SERVICES ................$53.90 AGSOURCE LAB WATER SAMPLES ........................$793.75 STEVE TERHARK - PHONE REIMB ....$20.00 FORCE AMERICA INC - LOADER ......$253.34 ICCC - FIRE TRAINING ........................$85.00 COLLECTION SERVICES CENTE R - PAYROLL DEDUCTION ...........$879.16 JERICO SERVICES - SALT .............$3,495.00 PARADIGM BENEFITS NOV 13 GROUP MEDICAL ............$200.00 HENNIGAR,SHAYNE PHONE REIMB ................................$20.00 RIVERS, SCOTT - PHONE REIMB .......$20.00 ANDERSON,LYON PHONE REIMB ................................$20.00 AFLAC INSURANCE - AFLAC ............$102.12 FASTENAL - SUPPLIES .......................$49.60 WRIGHT COUNTY EXTENSION TURF TRAINING ..............................$35.00 DE LAGE LANDEN - C OPIER/PRINTER CONTRACT ......$645.05 FRED HOIBERG CLARION AUTO 2013 TAHOE SERVICE ....................$71.64 I & S GROUP INC - 12-14857 RESIDENTIAL DEV ..................$11,297.43 TRUE NORTH - 2014 AD&D VOLUNTEER PREMIUM ...............$784.70 IDALS - APPLICATOR PERMIT ..........$150.00 SHOPKO - SUPPLIES ..........................$79.05 MOBILE LOCKSMITH CO. PD BATTERIES ...............................$18.00 EDWARD R JONES IRA PR DEDUCTIO .......................$200.00 IA DEPT OF REVENUE PAYROLL DEDUCTION .................$100.00 PAYROLL CHECKS - PAYROLL CHECKS ON 11/08/2013 .........$63,759.34 CLAIMS TOTAL ............................$192,013.45 GENERAL FUND .........................$104,006.76 TRANSIT FUND ..................................$524.04 ROAD USE FUND ..........................$19,381.79 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND FUND ..................................$150.00 TIF FUND .......................................$11,297.43 AIRPORT PROJECTS FUND ..........$2,027.70 WATER FUND ................................$12,258.16 SEWER FUND ...............................$40,905.16 LANDFILL FUND ..............................$1,462.41 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

Dows Community School Dows Community School Board of Directors Monday, November 18, 2013 Unapproved Minutes The Regular Meeting of the Dows Community School Board of Directors was held on Monday, November 18, 2013. In attendance were Marty Osterman, Kristi Hinkle, Betty Ellis, Dr. Robert Olson, and Anita Frye. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by President Osterman. Motion by Ellis to Approve Agenda. Second by Hinkle. Motion carried 3-0. Motion by Hinkle to Approve Consent Agenda: Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting held on Oct. 21, 2013; Approve Payment of Monthly Bills; Approve Payment of Additional Bills; Second by Ellis. Motion carried 3-0. Motion by Hinkle to Approve Shared Financial Support for Transition Board Expenditures. Second by Ellis. Motion carried 3-0. Set Monday, December 16, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. as the next Regular Board Meeting. Motion to adjourn by Hinkle. Second by Ellis Motion carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M. Anita Frye Board Secretary DOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2013 CLAIMS Access Systems - Copier..........................42.00 Airgas USA LLC - Supplies.......................12.95 Alden Community School - Open Enrollment Tuition..............................6001.00 Alliant Energy - Electric...........................876.82 Anderson Erickson Dairy Co. Dairy Products.....................................439.25 Arnold Motor Supply - Repairs..................70.27 Belmond-Klemme Comm. School Open Enrollment Tuition....................3000.50 Cal Community School - Open Enrollment Tuition..............................1500.25 Central Iowa Distributing - Supplies........203.60 Central Iowa Water, Inc. Boiler Water Testing............................123.00 City Of Dows - Water/Sewer......................80.05 Clarion-Goldfield Community Tuition/Food.....................................69623.00 Countryside Turf and Timber - Repairs.....17.86 Dows Community Grocery Inc. - Food....235.31 Dows CSD Technology Software/Art Supplies..........................716.05 Dows Variety - Cough Drops.......................5.97 Engel Law Office - Legal Fees................531.25 Farmers Co-op - LP/Gasohol/Diesel.....6044.94 Group Benefits - Insurance.....................961.73

Harris Computer System - Supplies........145.80 Iowa Assoc. Of School Boards Policy Fee............................................200.00 Iowa Central Community College Insurance.............................................254.00 Iowa Communications Network ICN Fees.............................................505.20 Iowa Schools Employee - Insurance.....7999.19 Iowa Speciality Hospital - Physicals........437.00 KECK, INC. - Food..................................350.52 Local Government Services Background Check................................38.00 Martin Bros. Distributing Co. - Food........425.26 Mid-America Publishing Corp. Legal Publications.................................98.99 Muhlenbruch Insurance - Insurance..........11.00 Nesbit, Amy L Mileage Reimbursement.....................158.40 North Iowa Area Community College School Bus Training..............................75.00 Robert Olson - Reimburse Supplies........ 111.68 Quill Corporation - Printer Ink..................176.38 Scholastic Inc. - Preschool Supplies.........10.99 School Bus Sales Co. - Repair Parts........27.60 Sprain, Craig L - Reimburse Supplies......11.76 Sprain, Diana L - Reimburse Supplies......10.65 Urness Hardware - Washer/Repair.........514.00 Webster City Community Schools - Open Enrollment Tuition..................................4500.75 West Fork CSD - Open Enrollment Tuition.............................6001.00 Windstream - Telephone..........................276.72 Wright County Auditor - Election Fees...1019.67 Collection Services Center November Payroll..................................10.00 Dows Education Association November Payroll................................343.90 DOWS GENERAL FUND November Payroll..............................7999.14 I.P.E.R.S. - November Payroll...............9484.91 Treasurer State Of Iowa November Payroll..............................2774.00 UBT-TSA - November Payroll..................275.00 United Bank & Trust Co. November Payroll............................15933.41 C.H. McGuiness Co., Inc. Boiler Parts..........................................498.00 Barb Chambers - Reimburse Supplies......18.58 Hiway Truck Equipment Inc - Repairs...1677.25 Menards Fort Dodge - Supplies..................7.92 A WORK OF ART - Purchased Service...200.00 TOTAL CLAIMS.............................$153,067.47 Anita Frye Board Secretary Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

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Board of Supervisors October Claims October Claims 2013 General Basic Fund A & R Floor Care, Custodial service..... $190.00 A-1 Home Health Center, Medical equipment rental..................... $60.00 Elizabeth Acat, Grant expense............. $653.64 Advanced Systems, Inc., Office supplies................................... $415.37 Jeanne Agena, Board of health.............. $17.28 Dr. Ahrendsen, ME service................... $128.08 Jillian Anderson, Mileage........................ $87.84 Karen Andrews, Mileage...................... $470.40 Arnold Motor Supply, MV parts................. $1.98 Angiemar Baez, Grant expense........... $470.47 Jane Bangs, Mileage............................ $131.52 Nancy Barkema, Mileage..................... $231.36 Colleen Bartlett, Mileage........................ $55.68 Joyce Basinger, Mileage...................... $244.32 Belmond Independent, Claims and proceedings................................ $235.50 Bradley Berg, Mileage.......................... $320.64 Jeff Bige, Wood.................................... $180.00 Bloemke Pharmacy, Prescriptions..... $1,514.57 BRW, Apparel ....................................... $21.40 Bob Barker, Apparel ........................... $238.33 Mary Boelman, Mileage.......................... $79.20 Sue Brigger-Bonner, Contract carrier/VA.............................. $51.68 Briggs, Medical supplies....................... $840.33 Dr. Charles Brindle, Service................... $13.44 Doug Brink, Service.............................. $100.00 LuAnn Brunes, Mileage.......................... $27.84 Bank of America, Credit Card............ $3,462.54 Carpenter Uniform, Uniforms............... $376.90 Casey’s, Fuel........................................ $136.04 CBI, Mower repair.................................. $84.16 Central Iowa Distributing, Custodial supplies........................... $1,132.10 Katie Chapman, Mileage........................ $42.72 Doris Chapman, Contract carrier/VA.... $206.72 Chief Supply Corporation, Battery........ $138.48 CINTAS, Medical and lab supplies......... $48.61 City of Belmond, Water and sewer/VA.... $13.54 City of Clarion, Water and sewer.......... $903.47 Clarion Chamber of Commerce, Member celebration............................. $15.00 Clarion Distributing, Custodial supplies.............................. $280.00 Clarion Hardware, Hardware.................. $60.77 Clarion Industrial Park, Rent............. $1,050.00 Clarion Super Foods, Jail meals....... $2,408.03 Community Pharmacy, Prescription..... $348.62 Counsel Office & Document, Copier maintenance............................. $73.59 Critical Care Systems, Inc., Medical supplies............................ $8,785.57 CTS LanguageLink, Interpreter services............................... $9.84 Culligan, Water and rental.................... $112.95 de lage landen, Office Supplies.............. $80.62 Des Moines Stamp, Office supplies....... $27.50 Deyta, LLC, Public Relations.................. $35.00 Janet Disney, Mileage.......................... $256.32 Eagle Building Supply, Courthouse repair........................... $1,180.12 Electronic Engineering, Replace antenna................................ $104.89 Cathy Elkin, Mileage............................... $17.76 Betty Ellis, Mileage/GPGFOA............... $215.52 EBS - Great River Ins. Co., Flex.......... $128.25 Fancy That Catering, Board of Health.... $80.00

Fareway, Custodial supplies................... $31.62 Farmers Coop, Fuel.......................... $5,363.63 Goldfield Access, Phone service....... $1,862.52 Grainger, Building repair....................... $208.69 GRP, Custodial supplies......................... $40.00 Carmel Hammen, Mileage.................... $272.16 Hanson & Sons, Tire balance............... $123.96 Pamela Harklau, Mileage..................... $360.48 Mary Haugen, Mileage......................... $321.60 Hawkeye West Pest Control, Pigeon control.................................... $194.00 Charity Hayes, Service......................... $663.76 Heartland Paper Company, Office supplies................................... $277.20 Hennigar Construction, Sidewalk repair............................. $27,975.00 Brad Hicks, Mileage............................. $374.88 Holiday Inn, Jail school/DDemroy........ $498.30 Hopkins Medical Products, Medical supplies.................................. $17.90 L Hovden, Grant expense....................... $58.35 Nancy Huisinga, Mileage...................... $475.68 Hy-Vee, Prescriptions............................. $28.99 ISAC, Fall registration/KHelgevold....... $300.00 Imagine That!, Apparel ....................... $190.92 IMWCA, Audit premium adjustment..... $337.00 Interstate All Battery Center, Supplies.... $53.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Service.............. $40.16 Iowa Specialty Hospital, Service..... $11,040.48 ISSDA, Membership............................. $800.00 JCL, Custodial supplies........................ $267.00 Cheryl Johnson, Mileage........................ $58.56 David L Johnson, Mileage.................... $261.60 Kanawha Comm. Home, Service........ $674.70 Linda Klehm, Mileage............................. $33.12 Knutzon’s Inc., Air conditioner........... $2,029.00 Krys Korner, Office Supplies.................... $6.00 L & L Service-Inc., Office Supplies......... $23.07 Larson Lawn Care , Courtyard ........... $245.00 Jim Lester, Mileage................................ $96.00 Naomi Lette, Mileage........................... $148.80 Linn County Public Health, Medical service.................................. $125.00 Deb Lukes, Mileage................................ $88.38 Mail Services, Postage/print................. $711.22 Marco, Inc., Copier lease..................... $592.08 Martin Bros., Mobile meals....................... $1.00 Matt Parrott, Receipt books.................. $299.40 Patty McCoy, Mileage........................... $102.72 Sandra McGrath, Reimbursement........ $229.32 Melissa Lee, Service............................ $240.00 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Medical supplies............................. $2,255.11 Barb Meyer, Mileage.............................. $80.64 Mid-America Publishing, Claims and proceedings.................... $944.14 Mid-Iowa Sales Co., Vehicle maintenance............................ $88.80 MidAmerican Energy, Utilities............ $3,512.07 MIDAS Council of Governments, Transportation services...................... $275.03 Midland Power Cooperative, Electric/Oakdale Park.......................... $25.09 Modern Sound Engineering, Inc., Protection security service.............. $1,200.81 Linda R Mohr, Mileage........................... $15.84 Penny Mohr, Mileage.............................. $87.84 Alexis Morgan, Mileage........................ $240.96 NACCTFO, Dues.................................... $75.00 NAOC, County membership dues........ $450.00 Kathy Nicholls, Mileage.......................... $60.00

Northwest Respiratory Services, Equipment rental................................ $261.90 Oaks Garden Spot, Courtyard.............. $832.96 Office Elements, Office Supplies.......... $809.50 Oldson’s Plbg,Htg,AC, Inc., AC/WCPB.......................................... $393.66 Packard Electric Inc., Labor.............. $1,314.32 Randy Palomino, Translate service........ $30.00 Donna Pipal, Open house/WCPB........ $260.04 Pitney Bowes, Postage machine lease................... $1,930.80 Pitney Bowes, Metered postage........ $5,000.00 Pizza Ranch, Safety meeting............... $217.20 Prairie Energy Coop, Electric/Lake Cornelia..................... $1,991.91 Preppy Farmer, Custodial supplies...... $158.40 Press Ganey Associates, Inc., Public relations..................................... $83.25 Primary Products Company, Supplies.. $202.00 Printing Services Inc., Office supplies................................ $2,618.76 Quality Medical Services, Inc., Medical supplies................................. $50.00 Quill Corporation, Office Supplies........ $118.74 Lashelle Quintus, Mileage...................... $40.80 Kristina Cook-Rabe, Mileage................ $204.48 Anne Radechel, Mileage...................... $352.32 Jim Radke, Meals..................................... $6.14 Rainbow, Uniform cleaning................... $156.00 Linda Rasmussen, Mileage.................. $250.08 Barb Redig, Mileage............................. $193.44 Region V HazMat, Q2 contribution.... $3,307.25 Rehabilitation Center, Service........... $3,554.14 Angie Reiland, Mileage.......................... $23.52 Dwight Reiland, Mileage....................... $175.68 RJThomas Mfg. Co., Inc., Permanent landscaping..................... $397.00 Fawn Roberts, Mileage........................ $252.96 Paul Rokke, Well Closures................... $705.00 Cindy Roosa, Mileage.......................... $145.96 Gayleen Rutherford, Mileage............... $248.64 Sadler Construction Company, Labor..... $62.50 Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., Medical supplies............................. $7,023.44 Schumacher, Scheduled maintenance..................................... $235.43 Denise Schumacher, Mileage............... $266.88 Robert A Shaw, Service........................ $103.36 Terry Silbaugh, Mileage........................ $180.00 Darcy Sisson, Mileage.......................... $237.12 Sandy Smidt, Mileage.......................... $383.04 Solutions, Service................................... $77.05 Shelle Sporaa, Mileage........................ $140.16 Staples Advantage, Office supplies...... $378.79 State’s Service, Oil change.................... $48.50 T & D Service, Tires, mount and balance........................... $769.00 Terry’s Truck & Car Wash, Truck and car washes.......................... $17.00 Kim Thayer, Mileage............................. $326.88 The Trash Man, Sanitation................... $577.18 Juanita Thompson, Education.............. $344.43 TMI, Rent.............................................. $190.00 Dave Townsend, Motor repair............... $131.62 TQ Technologies, Networking transfer books.................................... $305.00 Treat America Food Services, Meals/Jail school/KHennig................... $36.80 True Value, Salt...................................... $69.90 Urness, Supplies.................................. $133.17 US Cellular, Phone service................... $612.56

Verizon Wireless, Grant expense...... $1,463.44 W & H Co-op Oil Company, LP gas...... $371.25 Stan Watne, Mileage............................ $213.60 WCPB, Rent/VA.................................... $709.03 Sharon Woodley, Mileage..................... $234.72 Woolstock Equipment, Bagger............. $219.99 Wright County Auditor, Metered postage............................. $1,412.38 Wright County District Fair, Tax apportionment......................... $2,208.33 Wright County Engineer, Fuel............ $2,781.38 Wright County Extension, Workshop.... $140.00 Wright County Motors, Parts................ $816.99 Wright Materials Co., Gravel............. $2,771.69 Zee Medical Inc., Medical cabinet supplies................................... $79.80 General Supplemental Belmond Independent, Elections.......... $216.00 First Gabrielson Agency, Employee dishonesty bond............................. $2,240.00 Henry M. Adkins & Son Inc., City election Nov. 2013.................. $2,287.41 Matt Parrott, City election ballots.......... $799.27 Mid-America Publishing, Elections....... $925.68 West Payment Center, Phone service.. $476.28 Wright County Auditor, Metered postage.................................. $33.90 Wr. Co. Employee Side Fund Belmond Health & Fitness, Employee memberships...................... $20.00 Clarion Health & Fitness, Employee memberships.................... $180.00 EMC, Life insurance premium........... $1,978.03 EBS - Great River Ins. Co., PSF.......... $990.00 ISAC Wells Fargo, Health insurance premium..................... $145,494.00 MetLife, Dental premium................. $11,175.96 Wright County PSF, Sidefund debit............................... $12,129.60 Wright Medical Wellness Center, Employee memberships...................... $80.25 Jail Commissary Bob Barker, Provisions............................. $6.95 Clarion Super Foods, Jail commissary................................. $599.18 RelianceTelephone, Inc., Phone cards.................................... $1,000.00 MH-DD Services Fund Bank of America, Office supplies.......... $917.26 Casey’s, Fuel........................................ $268.60 Community Services Assoc., Membership dues................................ $50.00 County Social Services, MH allocation................................ $13,229.00 Goldfield Access, Phone service.......... $173.12 Printing Services Inc., Office supplies.... $16.79 PRITCHARDS BRITT, Oil change/DWhipple........................... $64.07 Jen Sheehan, Mileage.......................... $430.99 US Cellular, Phone service/MHSM....... $188.29 Alice Warner, MI commitments............. $163.00 WCPB, Rent/CSS.............................. $1,644.79 Angela Wesselink, Mileage.................. $280.80 Dodi Whipple, Reimbursement............... $63.37 Rural Services Basic Fund Belmond Public Library, Tax apportionment.......................... $2,480.58 Clarion Public Library, Tax apportionment......................... $2,377.25 Mark Cramer, Lincoln township trustee...................... $30.00

Dows Public Library, Tax apportionment.......................... $1,136.91 Eagle Grove Memorial Library, Tax apportionment......................... $2,790.67 Roger Haupt, Lincoln township trustee...................... $30.00 Rowan Public Library, Tax apportionment.......................... $1,550.42 Michael Stevens, Lincoln township clerk.......................... $30.00 Wright Co. Sanitary Landfill, Tax apportionment.......................... $6,018.75 Wright County Communications, Contribution................................... $18,620.00 Daryl Zwiefel, Lincoln township trustee...................... $30.00 K-9 Fund Paul Samuelson, Police dog re-certification................... $150.00 Secondary Road Fund Adams Door Co., Service..................... $320.00 Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Tile ............................ $568.10 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Labor relations service................... $1,000.00 Airgas, Supplies..................................... $60.58 Alliant Energy, Utilities.......................... $270.09 Arnold Motor Supply, Parts................ $2,136.42 Barco Muni Products, Signs.............. $2,566.34 Barnes Distribution, Supplies............ $3,832.14 Bomgaars, Supplies............................. $194.51 Brown Supply Co., Supplies................. $337.00 Bank of America, Postage.................... $318.24 Calhoun-Burns, Service.................... $2,519.20 Campbell Electric Inc., Service............... $91.01 CBI, Service......................................... $163.57 Certified Laboratories, Supplies........... $315.00 City of Belmond, Water and sewer......... $54.98 City of Clarion, Water and sewer.......... $238.14 City of Eagle Grove, Water and sewer... $37.65 Clarion Distributing, Supplies............... $139.80 Continental Research Corp, Supplies.. $216.81 Counsel Office & Document, Supplies... $24.70 Cretex Concrete Products, Supplies.... $284.40 Culligan, Supplies................................... $37.25 Don’s Truck Sales, Supplies.............. $7,088.59 Doolittle, Supplies................................. $491.90 Eagle Building Supply, Supplies........... $217.65 Farm & Home Publishers, Supplies..... $120.00 Farmers Coop, Fuel........................ $35,739.75 Kathy Fletcher, Mileage.......................... $96.00 Force America, Parts............................ $544.07 Frontier, Service..................................... $65.86 Ft. Dodge Machine & Supply, Parts... $2,055.18 Gerber Auto Electric, Parts................... $170.63 Goldfield Access, Service..................... $454.37 Hanson & Sons, Service................... $1,173.06 Hennigar Construction, Service....... $38,840.00 Tony Hogle, Supplies.............................. $85.49 Iowa DOT, Supplies........................... $2,585.50 Ia Environmental Services, Service... $2,710.00 Interstate Battery, Supplies................... $326.85 Iowa Prison Industries, Refurbish signs............................... $2,880.55 Iowa State University, ICEC/AClemons................................. $750.00 Iowa Workforce Development, Unemployment................................ $4,356.00 Jack’s O.K. Tire Service, Tires .......... $7,763.20 K-Con Inc., Service.............................. $225.00 Kimball Midwest, Supplies.................... $284.53

Kolacia Construction, New building................................. $83,125.14 Lawson Products Inc., Supplies........ $1,422.08 Marshall & Swift Inc., Apparel ............... $64.00 Martin Marietta Materials, Supplies...... $822.47 McPeak Trenching ,Inc., Service....... $2,850.00 MidAmerican Energy, Utilities............... $824.18 N IA Construction Product, Supplies.......................................... $5,396.60 O’Halloran International, 2014 International truck................ $92,212.00 Prairie Energy Coop, Intersection lights............................... $309.27 Rees Hydraulic Sales & Service, Parts..................................... $303.10 S T N Repair, Service............................. $85.95 Sadler Construction Company, Service............................... $81.04 Dan Smith, Apparel ............................ $125.00 Spencer, Supplies................................ $169.32 The Trash Man, Service....................... $335.40 Triple D, Service................................... $500.00 True Value, Supplies.............................. $13.99 Urness, Supplies.................................. $263.85 US Cellular, Service............................... $87.79 Verizon Wireless, Service.................. $2,002.27 Windstream, Service.............................. $58.57 Woolstock Equipment, Parts................ $118.49 Wright County Auditor, Metered postage.................................. $36.47 Yohn Ready-Mix Inc., Service.............. $342.09 Zehner Safety, Service......................... $456.50 Zep Sales & Service, Supplies............. $191.86 Ziegler Inc., Supplies......................... $1,874.60 Public Health Resource Accents on Main, Public relations.......... $17.12 Andrews Floral, Public relations............. $17.90 Bank of America, Misc. charitable usage............................. $1,731.50 Eagle Grove Greenhouses, Public relations.................................... $21.00 Jennifer Flurer, Misc. charitable usage... $60.00 Tammy Halfpop, Misc. charitable usage................................. $221.25 Donna Pipal, Misc. charitable usage...... $27.70 Pizza Ranch, Public relations................... $7.79 Gayleen Rutherford, Misc. charitable usage................................... $40.21 Shopko, Misc. charitable usage............. $89.85 Conservation Reserve Brown’s Landscaping, Eagle Scout project......................... $1,054.50 Wind Farm Urban Renewal Iowa Bridge & Culvert, Bridge 35...... $3,583.49 Co. Assessor Agency Fund Bank of America, Office supplies....... $2,345.65 Casey’s, Fuel.......................................... $42.40 Cellular Connect, Hotspotplan/Assessor.......................... $32.09 Eagle Grove Eagle, Subscription........... $45.00 Office Elements, Office supplies............ $38.51 Carissa Lehman, Mileage..................... $114.24 Shari Plagge, Mileage.......................... $301.92 Printing Services Inc., Office supplies................................... $167.82 Solutions, TFTP setup............................ $28.75 US Cellular, Phone service................... $234.97 Wright County Auditor, Postage.............. $50.32 Grand Total................................... $710,872.63 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

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Wright County Courthouse Death Certificates Kimberly A. Stromer, 53, of Garner. Nov. 7, 2013 David M. Anderson, 67, of Clarion. Nov. 16, 2013 Jay W. Gochenouer, 42, of Belmond. Nov. 11, 2013 Lucille E. Morgan, 93, of Eagle Grove. Nov. 16, 2013 Dissolution David W. Brown vs. Tiffany Brown. Court decree filed Nov. 18

7, Lot 6, as desc. 11-14-13 WD – Lillian K. Christensen to Christensen Lillian K. Life Estate and Gary R. Christensen, 30-91-25, as desc. 11-15-13 WD – Lillian K. Christensen to Christensen Lillian K. Life Estate and Richard D. Christensen, 30-9125, as desc. 11-15-13 WD – Lillian K. Christensen to Christensen Lillian K. Life Estate and Michael A. Christensen, 30-9125, as desc. 11-15-13 WD – Lillian K. Christensen to Christensen Lillian K. Life Estate and Lisa K. Johnson, 30-91-25, as desc. 11-15-13 WD – Gary A. Locker and Jane E. Locker to Jane E. Locker Trustee, Locker Jane E. Revocable Trust, and Jane E. Locker Revocable Trust, 2291-25, as desc. 11-15-13 WD – Jasperson Insurance & Realty Ltd to Jasperson Insurance and Real Estate Ltd, 25-93-24, as desc. 11-15-13 WD – B. Robinson Living Trust, Robinson B. Living Trust, and Carole Martin Trustee to SK Partnership, City of Clarion, Original Addition, Block 12, Lots 7 and 8, as desc. 1115-13 WD – Marie A. Sheffield to SK Partnership, 31-92-24, as desc. 1115-13

Hauge Associates Inc vs. Katrina R. Martinez. Case was dismissed Nov. 15 with prejudice. Case was originally filed April 26 2010. National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006 vs. Lori Redick, 2016 S. Monroe, Mason City, and Victoria M. Wenzel, 3052 130th Street, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff Nov. 18 against Victoria Wenzel in the amount of $30,342.04 plus accrued interest of $5,528.03 and court costs. Case against Lori Redick was dismissed without prejudice on Nov. 19. National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005 vs. Loren K. Wenzel and Victoria M. Wenzel, 3052 130th Street, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff Nov. 18 in the amount of $8,486.86 plus court costs. National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2003 vs. Loren K. Wenzel and Victoria M. Wenzel, 3052 130th Street, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff Nov. 18 in the amount of $50,887.55 plus accrued interest of $6,469.72 and court costs. National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006 vs. Laura J. Wenzel and Victoria M. Wenzel, 3052 130th Street, Belmond, Judgment for the plaintiff Nov. 18 in the amount of $10,499.05 plus accrued interest of $1,479.24 plus court costs.

Property Transfers QUIT – Bernadine G. Hawe and John Louis Hawe to Bernadine G. Hawe Trustee, Hawe Bernadine G. Revocable Trust, and Bernadine G. Hawe Revocable Trust, 7-92-23, as desc. 11-12-13 QUIT – Cherry Grove Investments Inc to Richard Ray Pate, City of Eagle Grove, Wright’s 3rd Addition, Block 29, Lots 2 and 3, as desc. 1112-13 QUIT – Ronald J. Brooks to Dalene J. Covington, City of Rowan, Original Addition, Block 11, Lots 3 and 4, as desc. 11-12-13 WD – Charles D. Eberhard and Sandra K. Eberhard to James W. Tausz Trust and Tausz James W. Trust, City of Clarion, McKay’s Addition, Block 4, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10, as desc. 11-12-13 QUIT – Lynda L. Heyen to Bilile Clerk of Court Small Claims D. Eaton, City of Eagle Grove, Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru Hauge Associates Inc. vs Karla Wright’s 3rd Addition, Block 22, Lot 10 over): David G. Peppard of St. D. Ramos, 1015 East Main Str., 4, as desc. 11-13-13 Louis Park, Minn., $40; Tessa R. Belmond. Case was dismissed Nov. REC – Kevin C. Knoll and Garmaker of Lincoln, Neb., $60; 18 without prejudice. Case was Deborah S. Knoll to Bernardo Mitchell L. Meinke of Goldfield, originally filed Oct. 17. Murillo Calles, Bernardo Calles $40; Sara-Lynn K. Madson of Eagle Midland Funding LLC vs. Juan Murillo, Balnco Mora Tirado, Grove, $40; Melissa M. Barnes of Duque, 301 N. Tracy Street, Dows. and Blanco Tirado Mora, City of Goldfield, $40; Judgment for the plaintiff Nov. 20 by Belmond, Original Addition, Block Speeding 55 or under zone (16 default in the amount of $1,299.66 29, Lot 2, as desc. 11-13-13 thru 20 over): Kimberly L. Conlon plus interest at a rate of 2.12 percent WD – Kyle L. Braun and Jodi of Clarion, $90; per annum from Oct. 23 and court E. Braun to Belson LLC, City of Speeding 55 or under zone (11 costs. Belmond, Bartholomew’s 2nd thru 15 over): Placido Cruz-Huerta Gabrielson Apartments, LLC, Addition, Block 4, Lot 7, as desc. of Clarion, $80; th th Adel vs. Shannon R. Miller, 203 St Belmond, Belmond, Dr. IA Apt 8, Belmond. 2565– 190 2565 190IAStGabrielson 11-13-13 Violation financial liability (SE of Lake Cornelia) (SE of Lake Cornelia) WD – Landon J. Worden to Jesse coverage:Ò Country ChristianLiving L. Kenkel of Living Eviction for the plaintiff Ò Country at its bestÓ at itsjudgment bestÓ A. Noshush and Lizey Z. Nosbush, Rowan, $250; on Nov. 21 plus court 1984 brick family home 1984 w/ brick over 3000 familysqhome foot finished w/ over 3000 sq foot finished costs. Coty of Belmond, Kirkendall Violation – financial liability w/open concept main w/open level. Large/master concept main bedroom. level. Large/master bedroom. 54X89Õ htd– shed w/pit,54X89Õ + another htd shed, shed w/pit, beautiful settingshed, beautiful setting Addition, Block 1, Lot 11, as desc. coverage accident: Jorge M. + another District Court w/mature$500; trees. w/matureThe trees.court handled three probation 11-13-13 Lopez Lopez of Clarion, COD – Suzanne Rorher Executor, No valid drivers license: Placido violation cases. Estate of Anna L. Orr and Anna L. Cruz-Huerta of Clarion, $200; The court issued one search Orr to Erlin Ellison and Blanche Fail to maintain safety belts: warrant. M. Bosteder, City of Eagle Grove, Geoffrey T. Mickelson of Humboldt, State of Iowa vs. Kyle R. Bock, Original Addition, Block 21, Lot 12, $50; 1645 Washington Ave., Belmond. as desc. 11-14-13 Dark window/windshield: The defendant received a deferred REC – Rick A. Lee and Kim Andrew H. Preston of Marshalltown, judgment Nov. 15 to the charge of L. Lee to Mark Skogerboe and $50; false imprisonment and was given a Jacqueline D. 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sentence is the result of an incident Oct. 12 investigated by the Clarion Police Department. State of Iowa vs. John K. Freeman, 321 NW Third, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Nov. 18 to the amended charge of theft in the 3rd degree and was sentenced as follows: a $625 fine plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge, court appointed attorney fees, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative Surcharge, restitution to be determined, court costs, and a prison term not to exceed 2 years with credit for time served and to be served consecutively to another case in Wright County. The prison term was suspended in lieu of 2 years probation to the Department of Correctional Services. This sentence is the result of an incident Oct. 3 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department. The original charge was theft in the 2nd degree. State of Iowa vs. John K. Freeman, 321 NW Third, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Nov. 18 to the amended charge of theft in the 3rd degree and was sentenced as follows: a $625 fine plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge, court appointed attorney fees, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative Surcharge, restitution to be determined, court costs, and a prison term not to exceed 2 years with credit for time served and to be served consecutively to another case in Wright County. The prison term was suspended in lieu of

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Steffenson Sheriff Sale NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA Wright County Iowa District Court COURT CASE # EQCV023536 Special Execution BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, PLAINTIFF vs. JOELLA M. STEFFENSON, SPOUSE OF JOELLA STEFFENSON, AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant (s) REAL ESTATE to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is described below: The West half of Lots 13, 14 and 15 in Block 2 of Railroad Addition to the Town of Clarion, Wright County, Iowa located at 222 1st Avenue SW, Clarion, IA 50525 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale: 01-07-2014 Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m. Place of Sale: Lobby of Wright County Sheriff Office, 719 2nd St SW Clarion, IA 50525 Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead (which must not exceed ½ Acre if within a city or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 Acres), defendant must file a homestead plat with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service of this notice, or the Sheriff will have it platted and charge the cost to this case. This sale not subject to redemption. Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if acceptable. Judgment Amount: $ 57,386.71 Costs: $ 2,226.60 Accruing Costs: PLUS Interest: 8.25 % annum to and from 03/19/2011 Attorney: Dunakey & Klatt, P.C. PO Box 2675 Waterloo, IA 50704-2675 319-232-3304 Date 11-25-2013 Jason T. Schluttenhofer Sheriff Wright County, Iowa Patricia Barz Deputy Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013

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2 years probation to the Department of Correctional Services. This sentence is the result of an incident June 13 investigated by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department. The original charge was theft in the 2nd degree. State of Iowa vs. Andrea L. Arne, 316 7th Street NE, Clarion. The defendant pled guilty Nov. 21 to theft in the 5th degree and was sentenced to a $100 fine plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This case is the result of an incident March 19 investigated by the county attorney. State of Iowa vs. John K. Freeman, 321 NW Third, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Nov. 21 to trespass and was fined $65 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident Nov. 10 investigated by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department. State of Iowa vs. Arnoldo A. Ordonez. The defendant pled guilty Nov. 18 to public intoxication and was fined $100 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident Nov. 16 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department. State of Iowa vs. Deion Shivers, 1013 N. Wright, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Nov. 21 to assault and was fined $65 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident Oct. 31 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department. State of Iowa vs. Jose A. Cornejo, 110 4th Street SW, Hampton. The

PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance No. 551

ORDINANCE NO. 551 An Ordinance Deleting Property From the Tax Increment Financing District for the Clarion Urban Renewal Area of the City of Clarion, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clarion, Iowa (the “City”) previously enacted an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance Providing For The Division Of Taxes Levied On Taxable Property In The Clarion Urban Renewal Area of the City of Clarion, Iowa, Pursuant To Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa”; and WHEREAS, pursuant to that ordinance, a portion of the Clarion Urban Renewal Area in the City was designated a “tax increment district”; and WHERAS, the City Council now desires to decrease the size of the “tax increment district” by deleting certain property; BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Clarion, Iowa: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to delete certain property from the tax increment financing district for the Clarion Urban Renewal Area. Section 2. Definitions. For use within this ordinance the following terms shall have the following meanings: “City” shall mean the City of Clarion, Iowa. “County” shall mean Wright County, Iowa. “Deleted Property” shall mean the following described real property in the City of Clarion, Wright County, Iowa: Lot 1 in the Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Range 21 West, Range 24 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Wright County, Iowa; except the West 154.4 feet of the South 315.7 feet thereof, and except the West 82 feet of the East 268 feet of the South 131 feet thereof, and except the West 169.2 feet of the East 503.2 feet of the South 165 feet thereof. Section 3. The Deleted Property is hereby removed from the tax increment financing district for the Clarion Urban Renewal Area. No division of property tax revenues as provided under Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa shall be done with respect to the Deleted Property, without further ordinance action by the City Council. Section 4. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5. Saving Clause. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed and approved by the Council of the City of Clarion, Iowa, on the 18th day of November, 2013. Mike Nail, Mayor Attest: Rochelle Pohlman, City Administrator Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

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Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors October 28, 2013 Stan Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9:00 a.m. Members present were Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne. Minutes of the October 21, 2013 regular meeting were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to approve the Employee Leasing Agreement for a HIPAA compliance officer with Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion and will name Ashley Hanson as the HIPAA compliance officer in the Wright County HIPAA policy. Motion carries. Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to approve the fireworks permit for Delwin Barkema. Motion carries. Brad Leckrone, County Social Services Director, presented a letter concerning termination of the 28E agreement with County Case Management Services which is affiliated with Iowa State Association of Counties. Motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the dissolution of the 28E agreement effective July 1, 2014 and have the chairman sign. Motion carries. Motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the lease agreement with Community and Family Resources for $300.00 starting July 1, 2014 for space in the Wright County Professional building. Motion carries. Motion by Watne seconded by Rasmussen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carries. Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

defendant pled guilty Nov. 15 to driving while barred and was fined $1,000 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge, court appointed attorney fees, $10 DARE surcharge, restitution to be determined, court costs, and 2 days in the county jail with credit for time served. This sentence is the result of an incident Sept. 5 investigated by the Iowa State Patrol. Sheriff’s Department *Any criminal charge is merely an accusation and any defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Nov. 20 – Report of deer vs. vehicle on Davis Avenue near Goldfield. Nov. 15 – 6:40 p.m. Report of deer vs. vehicle on 200th Street. Nov. 14 – 6:35 p.m. Report of deer vs. vehicle on Dows Williams Road. Nov. 14 – 5:56 p.m. Report of deer vs. vehicle on Highway 3. Nov. 13 – 3:35 a.m. Report of deer vs. vehicle on 180th Street. Nov. 19 – 6:01 p.m. Arrested Juan M. Gutierrez of Des Moines on a warrant for controlled substance violation. Nov. 19 – 8:14 p.m. Arrested Andrea L. Arne of Clarion on warrant for theft in the fifth degree.

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Expiration of Right of Redemption NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION FROM TAX SALE TO: Timothy J. Olson 2885 Industrial Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508- Owner Timothy J. Olson 507 Ellsworth, Dows, IA 50071- Owner Person in Possession 507 Ellsworth, Dows, IA 50071- Person In Possession Hampton Heating Co. 7 2nd Avenue NE, Hampton, IA 50441- Judgement Creditor Wright County Auditor 115 North Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525-1459- Court Costs Wright County Attorney 331 E. Main, Clarion, IA 50421- Court Costs Iowa Attorney General 1305 E. Walnut St. #102, Des Moines, IA 50319-0106- Court Costs Dows City Clerk 119 E. Ellwsorth, Dows, IA 50071- City Limits All of the heirs, spouses, assignees, grantees, legatees, devisees, and successors in interest both known and unknown, and all unknown claimants claiming to have any recorded or unrecorded right, title, or interest in and to the parcel hereinafter described. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 447.9 you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of June, 2011, the following described parcel, situated in Wright County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot 4 in Block 2 of Eskridge’s Second Addition to the Town of Dows, Wright County, Iowa. a/k/a PARCEL # 00123621002 Certificate No: 2011-11141 Was sold at tax sale by the Treasurer of Wright County for the then delinquent and unpaid taxes against the parcel, which a Certificate of Purchase was duly issued by the County Treasurer of Wright County, Iowa, to Whitman Investments, LLC pursuant to said tax sale, which Certificate is now lawfully held and owned by Whitman Investments, LLC, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed to the said parcel will be made unless redemption from said tax sale is made within ninety (90) days from the completed service of this Notice. Chris Newhouse, Member SCC Holding LLC, Agent for Whitman Investments, LLC Wright 2011-11141 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE

Expiration of Right of Redemption NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION To all unknown claimants to the following described property: Lot 4 and a 33 foot strip lying Westerly thereof, all in Block 3 in the Town of Rowan, Iowa, also described as: Lot 4 in Block 3 and commencing at the Northwest corner of Block 3, running thence West 33 feet, thence South 122 feet, thence East 33 feet, thence North 122 feet to the point of beginning, all in the Town of Rowan, Iowa. In accordance with the provisions of Section 447.9, Code of Iowa, you are hereby notified that: 1. The above described real property was sold at the public bidder tax sale to Wright County, Iowa, on June 25, 2012, and thereafter the tax sale certificate therefor was purchased by and assigned to Nancy E. Hofmeister. 2. The right of redemption to said tax sales as set forth in Chapter 447, Code of Iowa, will expire unless redemption of the property is made within 90 days from the date of the completed service of this Notice. 3. If the right of redemption is allowed to expire, a tax deed will be issued by the Treasurer of Wright County, Iowa, to the tax sale certificate holder. James E. Houser Attorney for said certificate holder Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors November 4, 2013 Karl Helgevold, Chairman Pro-Tem, called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9:00 a.m. Members present were Rasmussen and Helgevold with Watne absent. Minutes of the October 28, 2013 regular meeting were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. Adam Clemons, Wright County Engineer, gave an update on road projects. Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to appoint Marty Schumann to the compensation board for another 4 year term as a representative for the Board of Supervisors. Beth Bonson, Senior Associate Director for the Elderbridge Agency on Aging, came before the board to request matching funds of $9,595.80 for the Elderbridge program. This represents $2.70 per every county resident over the age of 60 which equals 3,554 people and is the same level as requested last year. The Elderbridge program spent $281,738.00 in Wright County this past year. The request will be considered at budget time. Motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carries. Karl Helgevold, Chairman Pro-Tem Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013

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35 Years Ago November 30, 1978 Mike Murphy was picked for “Most Valuable Player” and Alan Baldus was selected as “Mr. Cowboy” as announced at the recent summer and fall sports banquet. The event honored summer baseball and football players and cheerleaders. Other announcements during the two-hour event included Matt Weldon, chosen first team AllConference, middle line backer. Also honorary conference players were Mike Murphy and Kevin Bernhardt. Matt Peterson has been hired by Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, as personnel manager of the Meredith’s Family Shopping Service and Direct Mail Services located in Clarion. Peterson and his wife, Janet, have a son, 11-month-old Soren Michael. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peterson of rural Stanhope. Harrisini’s Pizzaria opened with a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. Pictured were Bob Bartholomaus, Kim Ott, Mary Norris, Barry Cullinan, Roger Ketchum, Lois and Keith Harris and Phyllis Macke. The new pizza parlor is locates in

Dates for Spirit of Giving

Hearts & Flowers hosts FTD Master Florist

Nancy Magee, owner of Hearts & Flowers, had the privilege and honor of having a floral legend as a guest at her shop on Nov 15-17. Ardith Beveridge, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA, MSF is a FTD master designer, instructor, and certified judge. She is a Director/Instructor from the Koehler & Dramm Institute of Floristry in Minneapolis, Minn. Ardith was the 1993 and 1996 Rose Bowl Parade Float lead designer and the 1997 and 2002 Presidential Inauguration’s floral designer. She is an international floral designer, consultant, commentator, and panel designer for floral shows. Nancy, Jona, and Tammy Lockwood have taken floral design courses with Ardith in the past. Ardith offered many ideas for the upcoming holidays along with everyday tips. She worked on new designs with the Hearts & Flowers girls, introduced what is new within the floral world, and how to pursue and master broader designing skills and enter future floral competitions. While in Clarion Ardith enjoyed our local shops, motel, fitness center, and a variety of Nancy’s favorite foods from our town’s many eating places. Pictured left to right: Tammy Gladue, Tammy Lockwood, Nancy Magee, Ardith Beveridge, and Jona Schroeder-McGrath.

Birth Announcements Baby Girl Westphal Nick Westphal and Barbara Westphal of Belmond are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Ella Westphal, on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Amelia weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces at birth. She was welcomed home by Evie, 5, and Isla, 3.

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Spirit of GivinG - important DateS • Friday, November 22 - ornaments will be hung on the Christmas trees for the community to pick a child wish list. Trees are located at the Clarion Public Library and Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. • Friday December 6 from 8:00 A.M. until 7 P.M. gift items can be taken to the Clarion Presbyterian Church. Please do not wrap the gifts. • Saturday, December 7 from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Christmas Gifts can be picked up by the families at Clarion Presbyterian Church

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C-G Middle School and High School Christmas Concerts

On Monday, Dec. 9, the ClarionGoldfield Middle School and High School Music Departments will present their holiday concert in the CGHS gym. The Middle School concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. The high school concert is after the middle school concert, probably shortly after 8:00 p.m. Featured groups in the Middle School holiday concert are: 6th grade chorus, 6th grade band, 7th/8th grade chorus, and the 7th/8th

grade concert band. The high school concert band and the high school concert choir are the featured groups in the High School holiday concert. The concert is open to the public, and there is no admission charge. Since the middle school concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and the high school concert starts about 8:00 p.m., the Clarion-Goldfield Music Boosters will serve refreshments between the two concerts, probably from 7:45-8:00 p.m.

Mosaic to hold Holiday Giving Program in Clarion Iowa

Mosaic in North Central Iowa will hold a Holiday Giving Drive in its Clarion service area. First Citizens National Bank and Sumners Insurance Agency in

Dance Workshop To Be Held In Ames

Blast is a dance workshop featuring classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, hip-hop, funk, and Fosse-style jazz, taught by alumni of the Robert Thomas Dancenter and the Dancenter Dancer Company. It is open to all interested dancers and will be held December 27 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Robert Thomas Dance Studio in Ames. Due to space constraints, the number of dancers who may register is limited, so register early to reserve your place. www.ddblast.com The workshop is sponsored by The Robert Thomas Dancenter and the Dancenter Dancer™ Company Foundation.

Clarion have partnered with Mosaic for the drive and will act as drop off locations for items of need. Many people supported at Mosaic have very little income each month making it difficult to purchase daily necessities. The Holiday Giving Program can help make their holidays by filling their stockings with some of the items they need most such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, baby powder, Vaseline, lip balm, products for sensitive skin and hand cream. (New and unopened items only). Collection boxes will be located at First Citizens National Bank at 315 Central Avenue East in Clarion and Sumners Insurance Agency at 114 North Main in Clarion from November 29 through December 20.

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Dorothy Riekens formerly of Clarion, will be celebrating her 75th birthday on December 13, 2013. You may help her celebrate her birthday by sending a card to her at Dorothy Riekens Kentucky Ridge Assisted Living Apt. #103 2060 S Kentucky Ave Mason City, IA 50401-7130 Her daughter Michelle Tiedeman lives in Littleton, Colo., and her son Greg Riekens lives in Eden Prairie, Minn.

Church news CLARION AREA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 3rd. Ave. NE, Clarion Rev. Don Morrison 515-532-2845 •Friday, Nov. 28 Happy Thanksgiving – Office Closed •Thursday, Nov. 29 Happy Thanksgiving – Office Closed •Sunday, Dec. 1 – Communion Sunday, 1st Sunday of Advent 8:45am Traditional Service, 10:00am Sunday School, 11:00am Contemporary Service •Monday, Dec. 2 3:30 to 6:00pm Hiz Kidz, Reservations due for Women’s Christmas Dinner on Wednesday night •Tuesday, Dec. 3 1:30 to 3:30pm Bible Study in Fireside Room •Wednesday, Dec. 4 3:30 to 5:00pm CHICKS, 6:00pm Praise Team practice, 6:30pm Women’s Christmas Dinner, Ad Board Moved to Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Rev. Ronald Nelson 515-532-3440 •Sunday, Dec. 1 9:30am Sunday School, 10:00am Fellowship, 10:45am Worship •Monday, Dec. 2 3:30pm Hiz Kidz at Methodist Church •Tuesday, Dec. 3 1:00pm Pastors’ text study in Jewell UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 •Sunday, Dec. 1 10:15am Sunday School at UPC, 10:15am Fellowship, at UCC 11:00am Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 •Thursday, Nov. 28 Happy Thanksgiving – No Church Activities Sunday, Dec. 1 9:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Worship Service •Monday, Dec. 2 3:30pm Hiz Kidz meet at Methodist Church •Tuesday, Dec. 3 6:00am Iron Men – New Men’s Prayer Group at church office •Wednesday, Dec. 4 10:00am Church prayer time at Sandy Stephenson’s, 3:45pm Bible Bowl Practice at Church office, 4:30 to 5:30pm God’s Team (Boys Group 4th – 6th grades) at church, 6:00pm Bible Study #7 – James – at Church office ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Nils Hernandez, Pastor 515-532-3586 •Thursday, Nov. 28 Happy Thanksgiving Offices Closed, 9:00am Cluster Mass at St. John in Clarion • Friday, Nov. 29 No Rosary or Mass •Saturday, Nov. 30 3:40pm Rosary at St. John in Clarion, 4:00pm Mass at St. John in Clarion, 8:00pm Mass in Spanish at St. John •Sunday, Dec. 1 – 1st Sunday of Advent 8:00am Mass at Sacred Heart in Eagle Grove, 10:30am Mass at St. Francis in Belmond •Monday, Dec. 2 6:15pm RCIA/Adult Catechesis at St. John in Clarion, 4:00pm Social Justice at St. John in Clarion, 6:00pm Alter Society Mtg and Potluck at St. John in Clarion •Wednesday, Dec. 4

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6:30pm Youth Faith Formation Classes at St. John in Clarion, 7:00pm Advent Supper and Activities at St. John in Clarion UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 •Sunday, Dec. 1 9:00am Worship with Fellowship following, 10:00am Sunday School, 5:30pm Couples Group •Tuesday, Dec. 3 10:00am Prayer Group, 1:00 to 6:00pm Blood Drive •Wednesday, Dec. 4 6:00am Early Risers, Confirmation Class •Thursday, Dec. 5 No Friendship Ministry, Spirit of Giving Collection •Friday, Dec. 6 Spirit of Giving Collection •Saturday, Dec. 7 Spirit of Giving Give Awa THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Minister 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 or 532-6686 •Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:45 am - Worship Service free lunch following service •Tuesday 11:00 am - Prayer (Hiemstra’s) •Wednesday 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study THE DWELLING PLACE Pastor Kim Lee 912 Central Ave East 515-293-2822 •Saturdays 6:00pm Service • Sundays 10:00am Services • Wednesdays 7:00 pm Corporate Prayer

GOLDFIELD AREA UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 Oak Street, Goldfield Rev. Sara Hill, Pastor 515-825-3581 www.goldfieldupc.com goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net •Thursday, Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Day – church offices will be closed, No TOPS •Sunday, Dec. 1 9:15am Sunday school for all ages, 9:45am Choir practice in east basement, 10:30am Worship Service, 11:30am Fellowship coffee •Wednesday, Dec. 4 12:30pm Presbyterian Women salad bar lunch and meeting in Eat Room. Hostesses: Sonna Johnson, Syl Funnell and Sandy Stevenson. Devotion: Fern Slaikeu, 4:00pm Story-time with Renee Evje, 6:30pm Friendship Circle salad bar dinner and meeting in East Room. Devotion: Diane Kraft. Bring four dozen cookies for Christmas cookie plates LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson •Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service, 10:15 am Sunday School and Confirmation. PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST 422 North Washington St., Goldfield Bob Dishman 515-825-3911 •Sunday 9:15 am Bible School, 10:15 am Worship Service-Communion observed weekly; childcare available and Children’s Church, 11:00 am WWE/Jr. Worship

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Dows Pastor Ron Nelson •Saturday, Nov. 30 6:30am Men’s Bible Study at Rick’s •Sunday, Dec. 1 9:00am Worship, 10:00am Sunday School and Coffee

GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Christina Perkins Craig Carlson, Youth Minister 515-825-3754 •Sundays 10:30 am – Worship

UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN Dows / Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sundays 8:45a.m. - Alexander Methodist Worship; 9:00a.m. - Dows Sunday School; 10:00a.m. - Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church on first two Sundays each month and at United Methodist Church on remaining Sundays • Thursdays 9 a.m. - Presbyterian Women

HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-3660 •Sunday, Dec. 1 First Sunday of Advent 9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Contemporary Worship •Wednesday, Dec. 4 12:00noon Ladies Joint Luncheon at Holmes, 6:00pm Deacons and Trustees Meeting at Holmes, 7:00pm Individual Council Meetings at Holmes, 8:00pm Joint Council Meeting at Holmes •Thursday, Dec. 5 January Calendar Items Due

FIRST REFORMED 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Phillip Arnold • Sundays 8:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School in the Sunshine Room; 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School; 6:30 p.m. - HS Youth Group Meeting; 7 p.m. - Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ • Wednesdays 4:00p.m. - Catechism, Grades 1-8; 7:00p.m. - High School IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Pastor Lindsey Braun • Sunday 9:30am - Worship •Monday 7:00pm - Pastor Lindsey back from vacation ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Travis Berg, Pastor • Wednesday 6:30pm - Elders • Saturday 7:00pm - Vespers • Sunday 9:00a.m. - Worship; 10:15 a.m. - ABC / Sunday School UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Worship (B); 9:30 a.m. Worship, (LC); 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. NA/AA Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. (B) Bible Study MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg Ron Lotz, Pastor 515-325-6210 •Saturday, Nov. 30 9:30 to 11:00am MAC Fit fitness group for women of all ages and stages of fitness. MAC Fit is fitness for body, mind and soul. • Sunday, Dec. 1 9:00am Sunday School for all ages, 10:00am Worship service •Monday, Dec. 2 7:00am Jim Manchester meets with Sr. High students for coffee at Morning Glory in Webster City •Tuesday, Dec. 3 6:00am Men’s Bible Study at MAC •Wednesday, Dec. 4 7:00am Jim Manchester meets with Sr. High students for coffee at grounded in Clarion, 6:00pm Family Night and Pizza Supper, 6:30pm Awana – children 3 yrs through 6th grade, MAC Youth – 6 to 8 grade, Ladies and Men’s Bible Study, 7:00pm Parenting class, Solid Rock Youth for 9-12 grades NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastor Dave Bernhardt • Sunday 10:00am - Coffee, 10:30am - Joint Worship Service

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

ROWAN AREA UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Pastor Nancy Hofmeister 811 Pesch Box 38, Rowan •Saturday, Nov. 30 10:00am Hanging of the Greens, 11:00am Christian Ed/Workshop •Sunday, Dec. 1 – First Sunday of Advent 9:00am Kids/Adult Sunday School, 10:00am Worship Service with Communion, 11:00am Coffee Fellowship, Food Pantry Sunday •Tuesday, Dec. 3 4:00pm Kids Club IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Jct. Highway 69 & 3 Pastor Mark Peterson

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

DOWS AREA ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages including adults; 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available; 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with childcare available • Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor • Sundays 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School/Coffee;11:15am Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows

Clarion Theatre

Free Merchant Movies The movies are free but you need a ticket from a participating sponsor to get in. Limited seating. First come basis.

All Movies Showing at 11:00 am Despicable Me 2 • November 30 Rise of The Guardians • December 7 The Croods • December 14 Ad Tech Solutions Ameriprise Financial Services - Steven Burkheimer Ameriprise Financial Services - Kevin Kakacek Art U Creative/Preppy Farmer Bradford Group Chappy’s on Main Clarion Distributing Clarion Hardware Hank Clarion Lions Club Clarion Rotary Clarion Ruritans Clarion Super Foods C & J Mini Storage Daisy’s on Main Dr. Charles Davis, DC Ennis Corp Envy Salon by Brittany Evans Furniture & Floor Covering First Citizens National Bank First Sate Bank and Town & Country Insurance Flatlander’s Outpost Bruce Frink CPA Fuel Hagie Manufacturing Hanson & Sons Tire Hearts & Flowers Heaven Scent Floral & Gifts Imagine That Illinois Foundation Seed Iowa Specialty Hospital Dr. Pamela K. Kelch, DDS Larson Lawn Care Lifetouch Studios Maasdam Construction Main Street Style and Tanning Mister G’s for Him & Her Monsanto Ag Products Moriarty Dental Group Murry Wise Associates MyMedMart North Central Cooperative North Iowa Real Estate & Wright County Land & Title Oldson’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc Paradigm Benefits Piece by Piece, LLC Myron and Shelley Pohlman Sam’s Chinese Kitchen Security Savings Bank Service Master Cleaning Services Silpada Designs - Vicki Iverson, Representative Dr.’s Snively & Gildner State Farm Insurance Studio Portraits Sumners Insurance Agency Swanson Farms The Hair Studio The Print Shop Thrifty White Pharmacy Torkelson Construction Town and Country Realty Burton E. Tracy & Company,CPA T & S Sanitation Urness Hardware & Appliance Wells Fargo Bank Wright Choice Chiropractic Wright County Monitor Wright Cuts Barber Shop Wright Eyes by Danny

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Traveling back in time.... by Judge Newt Draheim

Two Turkeys

The Mother of Thanksgiving is Sarah Hale. She is the author of the famous “Mary Had A little Lamb” nursery rhyme. Over 40 years, she devoted to fighting for an annual Thanksgiving holiday. In the years leading up to the Civil War, she thought a holiday was a way to bring hope and belief in the nation and the constitution. Since the United States was torn in half by the Civil War, Lincoln was thinking of a way to bring the nation together; therefore, he discussed the matter with Hale. On October 3, 1863, Pres. Lincoln issued a Thanksgiving Proclamation for succeeding presidents to honor Thanksgiving. It has become a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. It was after their first harvest in the New World. Those attending the festive affair were 53 Pilgrims and 90 American Indians. They ate fowl, deer, berries, fish, clams, plums and boiled pumpkin. No fast foods! Until 1939, the world had been suffering from the Great Depression. The Second World War has just erupted in Europe. Many big time retailers begged Pres. Franklin Roosevelt to move Thanksgiving up a week to increase the shopping days before Christmas. In 1939, Pres. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving one week earlier than normal/ this date continued to November, 1941. In Clarion, Democrats celebrated on the 3rd Thursday of November

Thul Elected Pres. of City Attorneys

Brian W. Thul, local lawyer from Whittemore was recently elected President of the Iowa Municipal Attorney’s Association. The election was held at the Municipal Attorney’s Association Annual Meeting in November. Thul was nominated by the Board of Directors and then elected by the City Attorneys from throughout Iowa. He will serve as President of the Board of Directors for the coming year. Thul has previously served as the Association’s Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and as a Director representing the Third Judicial District of Iowa. Brian Thul currently serves as City Attorney for Whittemore, Fenton and Emmetsburg.

and Republicans celebrated Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. This led to much upheaval and protest. On December 26, 1941, Congress passed a law for all Americans to celebrate a unified Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November every year. Thanksgiving Day football, once a tradition among high schools and colleges of America, has more or less faded into oblivion. For many years, Clarion played Hampton on Thanksgiving Day afternoon. During the 1929 Thanksgiving Day game at Hampton, the last minute of the 4th quarter the ball was to be played at the very edge of the field. At that time, games were played without hash marks. The infamous, Coach Mike Kennedy, sent in a play for Wm. “Buck” English, the center, to line up over the ball at the very edge of the field. He was to center the ball to the quarterback and then run straight down the field to the goal line to receive a pass, which he did. Coach Kennedy’s strategy made the center become an end and eligible to catch a pass. The Hampton team did not expect the center to catch a pass as an end. Clarion beat Hampton 25 to 0! Years later, Buck told me the field was hard as concrete and snow was piled high along the side lines. The traditional wintery Thanksgiving Day game ended when C.J. Christiansen became Superintendent in 1933. The 1929 football team won all their games and tied Mason City 0 to 0. In 1930, Clarion beat Mason City 7 to 0. The last time Clarion played Mason City in football was 1937, and it was snowing. In 1933, Clarion beat Eldora Training School 6 to 0. The training school team could play until they were 21 years of age. They were good and hard-hitting! On this Thanksgiving Day, be appreciative of the sacrifices made and thankful for your priceless freedom!

By les houser According to Hospice for Wright County Patient Care Coordinator Cheryl Johnson, the holiday season might be a good time for family discussions about the need for hospice services for a family member. Johnson wishes to remind people that there are a wide range of those to choose from, based totally on the family’s needs. “Hospice care includes such things as pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support and spiritual care to patients and their families when a cure is not possible,” said Johnson. Nationally, hospices serve over 1.5 million people every year along with their family caregivers. Hospice care combines

the highest level of quality medical care with emotional and spiritual support needed by both patients and family caregivers. “Hospice care can make a profound difference and help maximize the quality of life for all those they care for,” said Johnson. Johnson believes that, with this being National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, it’s a good time to draw attention and raise awareness of this special kind of care. “Many people only consider hospice care in the final days of life, but hospice is ideally suited to care for patients and family caregivers for the final months of life,” said Johnson. “It allows for support and symptom management as the illness changes, and treatment is no longer

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 lived and reduce crashes. This high visibility traffic enforcement event began Monday, Nov. 25, and run through Sunday, Dec. 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 these nine deaths were motorists not using seatbelts. As of Nov. 8 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 percent 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.

Law Enforcement will make seatbelt enforcement a top priority during the Thanksgiving Holiday

Ketchum Graduates from Mercy College of Health Sciences Katie Ketchum of Belmond was conferred Associated of Science in Nursing degree during the spring commencement ceremony by Mercy College of Health Sciences, 928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa in the Grand Ballroom of the Iowa Events Center on August 16, 2013. To learn more about the health

science programs offered at Mercy College visit our website at www. mchs.edu. Mercy College is the only Catholic college in Central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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November is Hospice Month, many services available here able to stop or slow down progression of the disease.” Johnson stresses that Hospice isn’t about dying but is about living life as fully as possible despite a life-limiting illness. “Our team’s goal is to bring the dignity and comfort to our patients that everyone deserves and expects,” said Johnson. Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans and HMO’s cover hospice care. Johnson explains that most hospice care is provided in the home, which is where the majority of people have said they would want to be at this time. It can also be provided in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and at either of the Iowa Specialty Hospital locations depending on the need for symptom management. “The goal is to provide care that is based on individual choices,” said Johnson. She wishes to remind people that the local office also offers Bereavement services to

Resume can be mailed to the following:

Seeking a caring, compassionate, motivated and flexible persons to fill the positions of: • Certified Nursing Assistants Competitive wages, health, dental and vision. Please apply at 1107 7th St NE, Belmond, Iowa or call Tracy for more information 641-444-3915.

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Mosaic Apply for: Program Coordinator

This position oversees all home and community based services program operations for the Wright County Agency to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Functions include program operation and development, training, and providing supervision. Successful candidate will have Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Human Services, Social Work or related field or equivalent experience. Minimum four years experience working with individuals with disabilities. Mosaic offers competitive wages, a full range of excellent benefits and PTO for Full-Time Employees. Apply online at: www.mosaicinfo.org Career Link Or send resume to: 210 2nd Street NW Clarion, IA 50525 Attn: Aimee Miller Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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the family for a year following their loved ones death, providing support in coping the changes that occur in that first year. The Wright County office can also help with such early decisions as living wills and power of attorney or health care proxy designation. “A living will can be like a roadmap indicating which direction you would like to take at each fork on the road of your life journey, so that you can decide which roads you want to take and when,” said Johnson. “The power of attorney or proxy allows you to choose someone you trust to take care of your health care decisions. They will know to choose the route that is in keeping with your values, wishes and choices.” For more information on any of these, contact Johnson at 515-5323461.

ennis Corp. is seeking full or part-time drivers for our refrigerated division also seeking owner operators. These positions offer weekly pay with direct deposit, full benefit package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation pay, 401k plan with company match, AFLAC, benefits and bonuses! No touch loads. Verifiable experience required. All positions home weekly for time with your family! Family matters to us! Family owned and operated for 45 years!

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Estlund Heating and Air Conditioning

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• Lennox Dealer • Quality Service • Geo-Thermal

Service on refrigerators, freezers & air conditioners.

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

A.D. Tech SoluTionS

computer and network Repair Virus Removal Mon.- Wed. and Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 207 North Main Street

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

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Thursday, November 28, 2013 • The Wright County Monitor Page 9

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

FULL TIME EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECHNICIAN Applicants must have experience in the equipment service industry and be a very hard working self starter. Ability to accurately troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, drive train components and a passion for agriculture required. Agricultural equipment knowledge preferred. Competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package including vacation, PTO, health and dental insurance. Yearly training provided. Great work environment.

APPLY ONLINE: www.titanmachinery.com Direct Inquiries to: Titan Machinery, HR 644 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078-2648 701-356-0130 EEO EMPLOYER

CONSTRUCTION HELP NEEDED Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. will be accepting applications for the following positions beginning August 12th: Laborers-$12.00 Carpenters—$17.00 Iron Workers—$17.00 Certified Welders—$17.00 Concrete Finishers— $17.00 Certified Crane Operator— $25.00 Please apply in person only with Gleeson Superintendent Jacob Gookin at the jobsite trailer located at: 1260 US 18 Britt, IA 50423 PRIOR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Must be able to pass pre-employment physical Post Offer Pre-Employment Drug Testing & E-Verify Required Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer www.gleesonllc.com

Centrum Valley Farms is seeking full-time and part-time Security Guards for the complexes located around the Galt and Alden. As a Security Officer you will perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle watching for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards. Graveyard shift available. Positions requires • Valid Driver’s License • High school diploma or equivalent • Ability to pass a driver record check • Must be able to sit for a long period of time • Must be able to stand or walk on various surfaces • Security Guard experience a plus • First Aid and CPR a plus • Bi-lingual a plus Responsibilities • Foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations. • Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, and unauthorized persons. • Detect, deter and intervene in suspicious activities in support of the specific post orders. • Report all incidents, accidents or medical emergencies. • Respond to all emergencies as specified in the respective post order. • Preparing reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities. Send resume to Attn: Human Resource; Centrum Valley Farms, PO Box 538, Clarion, IA 50525 Or email resume to employment@centrumvalley.com Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTICES FOR SALE: TOPPERS Buy factory direct. Uni-Cover - 641-843-3698 (Britt) tfc NOTICE: Garage door sales, service and repairs. Farm, home and commercial garage doors and operators. For prompt service, phone Mike Sampson in Kanawha at 641-7623330 tfc

FOR SALE FOR SALE: GE Cool White ﬂuorescent light bulbs. There are 14 which are 8 feet long and 60 watts, asking $3 a piece. There are 26 which are 4 feet long and 34 watts, asking $2 a piece. Inquire at MidAmerica Publishing Corporation, 9 2nd St. NW, Hampton, IA. Ask for Dan. tfc FOR SALE: 1994 Lincoln Continental Executive Series. white exterior, blue leather interior, 85,533 miles, 3.8 liter engine, runs great, excellent tires, new Interstate battery, must sell $2,995 rock bottom price. Contact: David Ackerman at (515) 5326982 or (563) 580-1407

FOR SALE: 801 2nd St NW, Clarion, Harms Estate 1bdrm, lrg walkin closet, Tub/shower combo, livingroom/ ﬁreplace, dinning/kitchen, laundry or 2nd bdrm $9,000.00 O.B.O 641373-1580 FOR SALE: 30” Ariens Deluxe Snow Blower, brand new, electric start, $900. Call 515-460-1173

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FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment, all utilities furnished. Call Betty: 515825-8007. tfc FOR RENT: Commercial Building on Main Street in Clarion. Available December 1. Call Betty 515-8258007 FOR RENT: House in Clarion January 2014. Year lease, no smoking, no pets. Applications available at Brigger Motors. 515-532-3665.

WANTED: WANTED TO RENT: 1 or 2 car garage in Clarion preferably near the Meadows. Call Walter Martin 1200 2nd St. SW Apt. 222 • Clarion, 515824-3316 tfc

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SOW FARM TECHNICIAN This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care. This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

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This position coordinates and manages program operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include: assistance with hiring, scheduling staff, coordinating activities and appointments, training and habilitation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and maintaining accurate records. Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience working with individuals with disabilities. Must have or be willing to obtain a CMA Certificate. Mosaic offers competitive wages, a full range of excellent benefits and PTO for Full-Time Employees. Apply online at: www.mosaicinfo.org Career Link Or send resume to: 210 2nd Street NW Clarion, IA 50525 Attn: Aimee Miller Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or which might otherwise violate the law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you who ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised.

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M.H. Eby, Inc., a leading manufacturer of aluminum livestock trailers, has immediate openings at our Story City facility. Conveniently located on I-35, we offer an excellent compensation package including a starting wage of $15/hour, quarterly productivity bonus, gain sharing, health, dental, 401k, paid holidays and vacation. Plenty of voluntary overtime is offered, with up to 60 hours/week available. Great opportunity for advancement. To join our winning team, email resumes to careers@mheby.com or stop by our facility to fill out an application. Call: 866-894-3297

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Clarion Boy Scout Troop 1047

Bradford’s Clarion Betterment Grant Program Matches Donations for the Boy Scout Troop 1047 2nd Annual Potato Bar Fundraiser Clarion Boy Scout Troop 1047 hosted their second annual baked potato bar fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 10, saluting local veterans for their service to our country. The troop held the fundraiser to raise money for the general fund of the Troop. The Troop pays for the merit badges each Scout earns. This fundraiser helps the Scout receive the merit badges they earn. Merit Badges are based on activities within an area of study by completing certain requirements. For a Scout to reach Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting, they must earn 21

merit badges, including twelve from a required list: • Camping • Cycling or Hiking or Swimming • Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Citizenship in the World • Communications • Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving • Environmental Science or Sustainability • Family Life • First Aid • Personal Fitness • Personal Management

Cooking merit badge will be revised and added to the required list in 2014, increasing the total required to thirteen. There are over 130 merit badges. Bradford’s Clarion Betterment Grant Program matched the free will donations from this fundraiser, earning the Clarion Boy Scout Troop $1,100.64! For more information about the Grant Program and how to apply for your fundraiser, please contact Bradford at 515-532-6661 or stop by at 215 N Main St, Clarion. Grant applications are accepted three times a year, the first day of January, May and September.

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VFW Post 2612 receives funds from Bradford’s Clarion Betterment Program The VFW Post 2612 thanks the Bradford’s Clarion Betterment Grant Program for their seed money in helping put together the VFW’s annual chili feed. Their help with the expenses is greatly appreciated. This is their tenth chili feed and is their only source of scheduled revenue for the General Fund, which covers expenses in keeping up the meeting hall. They also receive some funds from donations, especially for providing military funeral rites for veterans and some from family members in memory of a deceased veteran. Additionally, the VFW rents out the building for celebrations, for holidays, birthdays and graduations, for example. They greatly appreciate the support they get from the Clarion Community. Currently there are 37 members

of the VFW Post 2612 and they are always seeking new members. They have only two active World War II members and the rest are Korean and Vietnam veterans with just a couple from the Kosovo and Desert Storm wars. There are a couple veterans in the community who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan that the group would like to see become members of the VFW. Thei work is in supporting veterans with any problems they may encounter after service. The VFW commander is also a district officer, which broadens the support they can get. They have helped a veteran on leave when his wife’s house burned down-they were having the Buddy Poppy Sale at the time and let it be known the money was ear-marked for that. The group received about $2000 for that. They

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also had a family member ask for help in sending Christmas packages to the Iowa National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan. Again, they had a campaign and were well rewarded and sent packages twice to 15 Iowa National Guard members who had Clarion connections. They have also helped VFW members who were traveling through Clarion and asked for help. Sometimes the police have called them and asked the members to help with that, which makes for an interesting occasion. The General Fund takes care of maintenance of their building, including water, gas and electricity and insurance. They give a $250 scholarship each year to a graduating senior who have a veteran’s connection. They also let the Boy Scouts use the building for their meeting, for free. So Bradford’s financial support for the VFW’s annual chili supper is very much appreciated. The Bradford’s Grant Program is designed to provide seed money to organizations in Clarion who wish to raise money for a project. Grant applications are accepted three times a year, the first day of January, May and September. For more information, contact Bradford at 515-532-6661.

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Clarion-Goldﬁeld graduate Junior Onuma now playing for Grand View University

Boyd Signs to Morningside College

Friday, Nov. 22, Brook Boyd, a senior at Clarion-Goldfield High School, (center) signed a letter of intent to play softball for Morningside College in Sioux City. Boyd is the first Cowgirl to sign with a college in at least the last nine years according to Clarion-Goldfield Athletic Director Jason Berning. “Playing in college was a goal of Brook’s and she worked very hard to achieve it,” said Berning “We are very proud when any of our students pursue college athletics. Brook’s work ethic and determination will set her up for success at Morningside!” Boyd was joined by Dennis March (right), high school principal; Berning, and her mother. She is the daughter of Flint and Heather Boyd of Goldfield.

ISU Alum Named Superintendent of Research Farm The oldest Iowa State University research farm has a new superintendent. Micah Smidt has been named superintendent of the Northern Research and Demonstration Farm in Kanawha. He replaces David Rueber who retired, after working at the farm since 1977 and serving as its superintendent since 1987. Smidt earned a bachelor’s degree in agronomy from Iowa State in 2010. He has worked most recently as an agricultural research specialist with ISU’s on-farm research program, called FARM, and was previously a crop consultant in north central Iowa. Smidt is the sixth superintendent at the farm since it opened in 1931. He will supervise 35 research projects on the farm, which hosts 1,000 visitors annually,

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Enjoying undefeated season, playoff run By Les Houser Onuma has also received a While Agbeze (better known as Junior) Onuma enjoyed success scholarship to play football for the while playing football for the Vikings. “I really liked the coaches Cowboys, he is now having when they were recruiting me, and even more fun playing on a they had a good team with two currently undefeated Grand View straight conference championships,” University team that is moving on said Onuma. “I felt like I would be to the second round of the NAIA a good fit here.” After playing on the JV team, and starting games playoffs this Saturday. “It’s pretty exciting, since the second half of his sophomore only the top 16 teams get into year including a bowl game at Iowa the playoffs,” said Onuma. Central, he has been a starter the Grand View The second-ranked Vikings are entire season at lot of currently 11-0, and have reached and gets a the the second round following a 38- time on 13 win over 15th-ranked Ottawa field. University (Kansas). Onuma is in his junior year at the Des Moines school, after transferring from Iowa Central. He is a 2011 Clarion-Goldfield graduate, and is listed on the roster as a 6’ 1” 285 pound left guard. “I went to Iowa Central for 1 ½ years, then transferred in the spring semester this year,” said Onuma. “I already had a general idea of Business for my major, and now have decided on Business Management, Finance and Marketing for my degree here at Grand View. I will graduate in the spring of 2014.”

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Welcome back to Produce Tidbits. Are you all ready for your Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow? This week I thought I would write about something that is on most tables, and that is sweet potatoes. When we talk about yams and sweet potatoes, most people think that they are the same thing. They are two different vegetables. The sweet potato has a lightercolored skin and a dryer, crumblier skin similar to a regular baking potato. It originated in Peru in 750 B.C. and was brought to the New World by Christopher Columbus from the island of Saint Thomas. Yams are tubers from a tropical vine and are not even closely related to the sweet potato. They can grow to over seven feet long. They contain more natural sugar and are generally moister than a sweet potato. This is prime season for sweet potatoes, but be careful when choosing them. Avoid those with bruising or brown spots. Place them in a cool, dry place for storage up to three weeks or so, but do not refrigerate them. I have included a recipe I found for sweet potato casserole that sounded good. I hope you all have a very safe, happy, and blessed Thanksgivingwith your families and friends. Until next week, good-bye! Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients: 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes

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Clarion-Goldfield Wrestling

These are the returning letterwinners for the Cowboy wrestling team for this season. Pictured are: Front, from left; Calen Rosenbaum, Joel Haberman, Jordan Lee, Lucas Lienemann, Taylor Lehman, Brady Brott. Back, from left; Seth Pille, Brandon Flurer, Logan Nelson, Ryan Anderson, Mitch Gambrill, Elliott Ahrens and Caleb Hanson. Missing from the photo is Bailey Kothe.

2013 Clarion-Goldfield Letter Winners

Clarion-Goldfield Girls basketball

These are the returning letterwinners for the Cowgirl basketball team for this upcoming season. Pictured are, from left; Celeste Swanson, Jossie Sann, Megan Hoing, Jenalee Hinkle, Hope Polzin and Brook Boyd.

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By Karen Weld ** From Heartland Museum: We are still looking for country school pictures. Thank you to those who have already shared; it is not too late to share more. It is helpful if we can identify who is in the picture, but fun even if we can’t. Guess/identify the year; location of the school. Call 1-515-602-6000 to schedule a drop off of copies/photos. ** Clarion-Goldfield/Dows High School Band is currently selling Value Cards featuring over $1000 worth of valuable goods/services from local businesses. Proceeds go to 2014 High School Band Trip to Disney World in Florida. Monthly offers at 23 participating area businesses with Value Card discounts, while helping a student raise money for their trip. Makes great Christmas stocking stuffers. Purchase from High School Band Students or Mr. Wesselink, C-GHS Band Director - 1-515-532-2895 or kwesselink@clargold.org ** Clarion’s Spirit of Giving ornaments will be on the trees at the library and hospital lobby in Clarion beginning on Friday, Nov. 22. These ornaments will be available to be sponsored by the community. These will be available for two weeks.

Unwrapped gifts are to be delivered on Friday, Dec. 6 to the Clarion Presbyterian Church. Families will pick up items on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the same church. ** From the Belmond Area Chamber of Commerce: “The Chamber’s 22nd Annual Parade of Lights is Friday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Lineup will once again be at City Park at 6 p.m., if you want to participate; fireworks start the parade. This year’s theme is Inside Santa’s Workshop. The Santa House will once again be open after the parade for children to have an opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.” ** From the bank staff in Clarion: “First State Bank & Town & Country Insurance is organizing a Food Drive to help families in Wright County. Any non-perishable food item can be dropped off at our office from November 1 thru November 30th. As the holidays approach, let’s make a difference for local families in need.” ** National celebration “Small Business Saturday” is November 30th. Support small town, local retailers who will be having great sales and promotions. Drop the kids off at the FREE merchant movie

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By Marillyn Korth Here it is the week of Thanksgiving. I will make my list before I finish this note. It has been an interesting week. Today, E and Jon took Michael to Ottumwa for his beginning of the federal work force education. He will come home Wednesday for the holiday. Seems rather lonely without him around. But we must let them grow up. Saturday, Norma and I accepted an invitation from our friend Marvel to join us for lunch at the Ashworth assisted living where she lives. We went early and visited with her and then had lunch. A tasty meal in very nice surroundings and we also saw Arletta Evans and Myron Evans and had nice visits with them. We had a very good time and will look forward to another invitation. Ha! I have been thinking about my thankfulness all week and I have so many things that I decided to concentrate on just a couple. I am so thankful for my recovery from the accident, also my dear family and food and shelter--but I find that I am truly thankful for my friends. As an only child I learned early on that a friend was a valuable asset and I have been blessed to have some very special ones. As I grew up, my friends the Messerly family was and still is very special.

We don’t see each other often, but we remain close. As most of us do, we have school friends, teaching friends and neighbor friends. I can’t say enough about them. My friends look after me, take me places when I can’t drive, keep me company and all around look after me. And sometimes I need looking after. My friends bring my mail every day; I don’t get it myself. My friends give me advice which I am free to take or leave. All of them are so very good to me that I want to make a public thank you to all of them. I have to say that I am not always so good to them and I am sorry. When we went to lunch on Saturday my good friend Norma and I ordered the same thing for dinner. The meal came and she got mashed potatoes and I didn’t, so I took her meal and she got the wax beans. Then I found she had ordered the exact same thing. She is so good to me and I took her mashed potatoes. I feel like a heel! But she just laughed it off. What a dear friend. Now that I am walking with a walker my friends help me in the car and put my chariot in for me. What can I say except I am thankful for my friends. One other thing I thought of was that I am thankful that I live in a country where I can complain about the government and not get

in trouble. Our freedoms we prize and are thankful for those who are fighting to help us keep that way. I am truly blessed to have people who actually read this article. Thank you and the paper for allowing it to be printed. I have so many wonderful things for which to be thankful. When the people gather together for the lovely dinner, I hope you all will give thanks for whatever you are thankful for. As my friends said many years ago in Sunday School, “I am thankful for shicken!” Me too. A Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Till next time. MK

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November 28, 2013 The Wright County Monitor • Page 17

Dows area news spirit of Dows returns

Dows Community CalenDar Wednesday, Nov. 27 • No School. Thursday, Nov. 28 • No school. Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, Nov. 29 • No school. Monday, Dec. 2 • 9th grade basketball at Clarion, 6:30 p.m. • Dows City Council to meet at City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 • JV/Var basketball at Clarion 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 • Library Story Hour for kids ages 3-5 from 10-11 am. Questions contact the library at 852-4326. • JV/Var wrestling at Clarion, 6 p.m.

The Spirit of Dows is our local program to provide for children at Christmas time. For the past thirteen years, community donations have made it possible to provide warm winter clothes, a toy, and food to local families in need. Applications are now available at the Dows school and should be returned as soon as possible. Donations may be left at the Dows United Bank and Trust or mailed to the Dows Community School, 404 Park Ave, Dows, IA 50071. Please make checks to “Spirit of Dows”. If you would like to apply or want more information, contact Emily State at the Dows school 8524162. If you know of families in need, please tell them about the program.

` • 9th grade basketball at Iowa Falls, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 • JV/Var basketball at St. Edmonds, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 • Wrestling at Eagle Grove, 11 a.m. • Shop Dows on ‘Small Business Saturday’. • Lions Club Soup Supper & Raffle along with Christmas Open House, Santa and vendors all in the DCCC from 5-7 p.m. Christmas Train begins at 5, Santa comes at 6. Raffle drawing at 7. Tuesday, Dec. 10 • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 3:45 p.m

Bonnets abound in “a Christmas Carol”

A good-looking bonnet is a “must-have” for any well-dressed 19th century woman in London, England. Here, the women of the cast of “A Christmas Carol” at Iowa River Players don the Christmas bonnets created by their director, Luanne Krabbe of Belmond. They are (L to R) Brogan Avery (Rowan), Karen

Smith (Belmond), Eevie Sherman (Clarion), Christa B. Hanson and Christa F. Hanson (Kanawha), Linda Denio (Dows) and Anna Hanson (Kanawha). The play will be performed six times in Rowan on the stage of the community center in the old school gym. Dates are as follows: Friday, Dec.

Lions Soup Supper/Raffle on Saturday, December 7 Make plans to be in town on Saturday, Dec. 7 as the Lions Club holds their annual Soup Supper and Raffle at the Dows Community Convention Center from 5-7 p.m. The Lions are serving various kinds of soups, along with sandwiches and bars/cookies. They are also raffling off a $1000 grand prize that night, along with $250 for second prize and then three more lucky tickets will be drawn for $50 worth of Dows bucks each. The drawing will be held at 7 p.m., after the soup supper. You need not be present to win the prizes. Tickets are $10 each, and may be purchased from any Lions Club members, at Muhlenbruch Insurance, and will still be available the night of the supper. Santa will also be on hand at 6 p.m., passing out bags of goodies,

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Dows is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, now that all the rooftop lighting and street light ornaments are up and lit. The town is looking festive just in time for the Lions Club Soup Supper/Raffle on December 7.

so bring your kids and camera. Santa will be at the Community Convention Center at 6 p.m., and the firemen will be running the Christmas train on the streets of Dows, beginning at 5 p.m. There will be craft vendors with booths set up in the front part of the Dows Community Convention Center, so you can get a good start on your Christmas shopping. Proceeds from the soup supper will go toward the purchase of a seeing-eye dog through a Lions

program which trains the dogs. The Dows Lions have named their dog “Norm”. The Dows Lions also support the sign on the east end of Ellsworth, projects like Hearing Aids and glasses (collection boxes around town at local businesses), camp courageous and diabetic camp for kids. Head on down town on December 7 for great shopping and a great meal.

Shop your local Commercial Club members for your chance to win $25 Our local Commercial Club members are sponsoring prize drawings at eight local businesses down town this Christmas shopping season. When you are in any of the main

street stores doing your shopping, don’t forget to sign up for two $25 gift certificates in each store. Drawings will occur on December 20th, and you do not need to be present to win.

6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $10 with all student tickets half price. Any student, pre-school through grad school qualifies for half price tickets.

Dows Mercantile to observe ‘Small Business Saturday’

Make the trip to the Mercantile this coming Saturday, Nov. 30 for ‘Small Business Saturday’, celebrated this year by the Dows Mercantile. They will have a discount on all gift items in the store, so stop in and check out all of their unique items.

Crafters/Vendors needed for Open House

Tables will be set up in the Dows Community Convention Center on Saturday night for vendors, crafters or anyone who has something that they would like to sell as Christmas gifts. The tables will be set up on Friday, and rent is $5. To make a reservation, please call City Hall at 852-4327.

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MRBI Conservation Practices Improving Soil Conditions, Too by Jason Johnson, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Des Moines Eagle Grove farmer Tim Smith’s participation in a USDA conservation program designed to reduce nutrient and sediment loading into local waterways – and eventually the Mississippi River – is

world’s second largest hypoxic area – or Dead Zone – has increased in duration and frequency over time. The Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watershed Initiative (MRBI) is led by the Natural Resources

Wright County farmer Tim Smith inspects his soils for earthworms and cereal rye root mass. also improving the health of his soils using fewer disturbing activities such as deep tillage, over-fertilizing, and keeping living roots in the ground longer through cover crops. Smith lives on the family Century Farm where he grows about 320 acres of corn and soybeans. He also rents another 500 surrounding acres. His farmland sits in the Boone River Watershed, where the water ﬂows downstream to the Des Moines River, then to the Mississippi River, and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River’s elevated levels of nutrients and sediment are blamed for the weakening environmental condition of the Gulf of Mexico, where the

Conservation Service (NRCS) and involves 13 states – from Minnesota to Louisiana. It launched in 2010 to help reduce agricultural impacts on the Gulf’s Dead Zone. MRBI is one of the ﬁrst federal programs to implement conservation systems in targeted watersheds. Farmers in selected MRBI watersheds can choose from a list of practices to help improve water quality, provide wildlife habitat, and reduce soil erosion. MRBI is an attractive program for farmers because available practices are typically suited for local conditions and incentive payments are higher than most other programs. There are currently 18 MRBI watershed projects in Iowa.

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Smith makes changes to his farm Bruce Voigts, MRBI Coordinator for the Boone River Watershed, suggested Smith make changes to his nutrient management plan, tillage activities, and to add cover crops to parts of his farm to help prevent sediment and nutrients from leaving his property. After careful thought and online research, Smith decided to implement the practices that Voigts suggested to about 90 percent of his farm. He said family factored into his decision. “I don’t want to be responsible for discharging excess nitrate from my tile,” said Smith. “My daughter lives in the Des Moines area and she drinks the water that my tile lines discharge. I don’t want the water to be harmful to her or others.” The practices Smith installed through MRBI are not limited to improving water quality. Smith is encouraged by the way strip-till, nutrient management and cover crops are improving soil conditions, and helping to produce more dependable row crop yields through challenging weather conditions. Strip-till Smith shifted his tillage system from ridge-till ─ which provides some, but not optimal soil erosion control – to strip-till, a less soil disturbing method where a farmer plants into a narrow-width tilled strip that is typically created in the fall. Barb Stewart, state agronomist for NRCS in Des Moines, says striptill is particularly effective in the

poorly drained wet soils of north central Iowa. “One reason strip-till has grown in popularity is that farmers can complete ﬁeld operations in just two passes – making strips in the fall and simultaneously planting and applying nitrogen fertilizer in the spring,” she said. “Where no-till is not feasible, strip-till is the next best practice for reducing soil erosion.” Rick Bednarek, state soil scientist with NRCS in Iowa, says the minimal amount of soil disturbance with strip-till helps to sequester carbon in the soil which helps keep microbes, including fungi, alive to form soil organic matter. Smith says the most noticeable thing is all of the earthworm holes. “When you till the soil, you destroy that pattern,” he says. “Our soil is not a chemistry lab. Without beneﬁcial soil organisms, NP&K are unable to reach the crop through roots. It takes micro-organisms digesting the nutrients to make them available to the plant to be used.” Nutrient Management Iowa NRCS requires MRBI participants to implement a Nutrient Management Plan, which is not required in all states. “I think requiring a Nutrient Management Plan is an excellent idea,” says Smith. His plan states he apply no more than 150 pounds of nitrogen, with no fall application. “That didn’t bother me because I don’t know that I have ever applied more than that,” he said. “With my change to strip-

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Cereal rye can barely be seen growing between rows while harvesting corn in early November. till, I don’t apply nitrogen in the fall, only sidedressing in the spring.” Water is not the only natural resource affected by over-applying chemicals. Soils can also be disturbed chemically or biologically through the misuse of fertilizers. “Over-application of these materials can disrupt the delicate relationship between plants and soil organisms,” says Bednarek. “When soils are most naturally productive, farmers are most proﬁtable.” New Nutrient Management Plans in Iowa will follow an updated standard, which Iowa NRCS rolled out in October 2013. Visit the Nutrient Management web page on the Iowa NRCS website for details. Cover Crops In fall 2011 Smith aerial applied cover crops for the ﬁrst time, perhaps the most dramatic change to his farm, he says, since his father traded his moldboard plow for a chisel plow. Like many Iowa farmers, Smith applies cereal rye which overwinters, sequesters nitrogen, and helps reduce soil erosion. “I like cereal rye because you can see it coming up quickly,” he said. “It grows well. I think that’s where farmers should start with cover crops.” In the future, Smith says he would like to try tillage radishes

or a cover crops mix to gain even more soil health benefits such as water infiltration. “I would like to have seed on hand to be flexible, depending on weather conditions,” he said. Practices Are Helping Watershed project coordinators began comparing nitrate levels in water leaving Smith’s tile outlets to nitrate levels in adjacent Eagle Creek in spring 2011, prior to practice implementation. Tests show peak levels of nitrate in water leaving Smith’s tile in 2011 were slightly higher than creek water. However, after practice implementation, peak levels in Smith’s tile outlets were half those in Eagle Creek from tests conducted in 2012 and 2013. “This indicates to me that the practices are working,” said Voigts, “particularly the cereal rye cover crop that nabs nitrates when the plants aren’t there to use them.” Smith feels the practices are also improving soil conditions. “Healthier soil long-term means more crop sustainability and better yields with fewer inputs,” he said. For more information about conservation practices and programs to improve environmental conditions on your land, visit your local NRCS office or go online to www.ia.nrcs. usda.gov.

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