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Get your Mojo on at Fuel’s Jam Session Fuel is at it again – ﬁnding new ways to brighten your spirits this holiday season. Clarion’s own soonto-be-legendary coal cookin’ pizza

and libation establishment will be the site of a Jam Session on Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 to 7 p.m., hosted by Mojo Productions, featuring their DJ

extraordinaire, Jared Winger, and his band, The Players. If you have a band, a guitar, or can only just hum a few bars, you are invited to show off your talent and come celebrate with Kammie and Curt Nelson, their crew, and of course - all of your friends to cheer you on at Fuel on the 15th as they rock Clarion’s countdown Mojo Productions DJ Jared Winger gets the to Christmas! crowd ﬁred up at Fuel, be sure to check out all of their up-coming events – and remember, Thursdays are special days!

Wright County Board of Supervisors see to the future By: Mary Freeman wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Monday’s meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors covered topics that will be the talk of the County: among items discussed, one local bridge, County Bridge # 182 which is located off of the Renwick blacktop, has been downgraded from a maximum weight restriction of 15 ton to 3 tons – a huge change, as this bridge serves 90 to 120 vehicles each day -as of today’s meeting. Said Wright County Engineer Adam Clemons, “ Of the 213 bridges in the county, five are critical and have been downgraded.” Referring to the two-year inspection of all of the bridges, “We completed 183 work-orders since June and have 86 left to go; the estimate is that it will take about 269 days to complete all of the ditch clean-outs,” he continued. As to the ditch clean-outs, some farmers have expressed a preference to the residual soil being ‘flung’ back into their fields, and the Supervisors all agreed that this was the indeed best solution, as removing the material is one of the larger expenditures concerning the entire ditch cleaning process. The only real issue is that it’s all in the timing; no farmer wants to lose 30 rows of newly planted corn if the soil is ‘flung’ during the wrong time of the year. The oft discussed and much needed new housing project in Clarion has progressed further within the last few weeks than it has in years. Terry Utech, President of First Citizens National Bank, spoke to the Supervisors and those assembled concerning Clarion’s need for additional housing and the recent reincarnation of the now named nonprofit, i2i, created to fill that void.

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(Please see additional story page 16.) The Supervisors agreed to take the issue up at the next budgeting meeting. Also, the Supervisors approved the hiring of the new Engineering Technician candidate, who has experience in all phases of the necessary qualifying areas such as: project management, construction, inspection and design and, upon the completion of a physical, should be on board in the Wright County Engineer’s Ofﬁce shortly. Further County business included the recommendation to hire Allers Associates Architects, PC as the architects for the new Transit Building to be constructed beginning next year – the motion was approved. Discussion was also held concerning the proposed Statewide two cent increase in Iowa gas taxes – a measure that has not been addressed since 1989; increasing the proposed gas tax by increments over a several year period to a ﬁnal amount of eight to 10 cents per gallon. Said Supervisor Stan Watne, “That’s about $50 a year, right?” when querying the total annual cost to Iowa residents, “That’s about what I pay for my cell phone per month.” Placing the entire situation into every-day context. The Supervisors reminded all that the Wright County Public Health will be holding a bake sale on Thursday, Dec. 19, in order to raise funds for their CPR classes and equipment; and that there will be a Public Meeting held at the Library on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 5:30 to 7 p.m. concerning the Iowa DOT’s proposed improvements in Clarion to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ugly sweater’s rule! The turnout was amazing, ugly sweaters ruled the day at the Wright County Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 6, swarming the building and cruising the town during the lunch hour. It looks as if the Treasurer’s ofﬁce took in the most vote money – how appropriate – and everyone’s efforts were appreciated. If you spotted an ugly Holiday sweater roaming the streets of Clarion on Friday, chances were that it was an entrant into the fundraising contest.

Terry Uteh new president of Clarion Chamber and Development By: Mary Freeman wrightcomonitor@gmail.com

Terry Utech has been busy since arriving in Clarion three years go February; not only has he taken over as President of First Citizens National Bank here in town, but he is currently serving on more committees, as an ofﬁcer, and is active in more groups than most folks can tally up on two hands. Just to hit the high notes, he’s the treasurer of not only the Clarion Board for Improved Housing, the Lions Club, and the Clarion/ Goldﬁeld School Board, but has also been elected to the Hospital Board and is co-chairing the New Housing Commission and is active in Sideliners as well. After the Chamber’s Annual Banquet in Nov., he can now add Chamber President to his very busy list of local commitments. After relocating to Clarion from Windom, Minn., where he was also an active participant in his community, Utech, who hails from Le Mars, IA, is still searching for the perfect Clarion-area home to purchase; it’s out there somewhere, and he’s looking. He and his wife Sue, have two daughters, a pair of

Members of the Clarion Chamber of Commerce and Development, as well as other supporters, were on hand to welcome Wright Chiropractic to their new location: 920 Central Ave. E., at during their ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Holding the ribbon (left to right): Shannon Schroeder, Lisa Ziller, and Dr. Rod Schroeder.

sons-in-law to go with them, and one granddaughter all living in Sioux Falls, SD just a short distance away, and are enjoying settling into their new community. Utech, who has spent the last 28 years in the banking industry, swears that he has not yet seen it all, “Just when I think that there’s nothing new, the next day – you see something different” he stated. Clarion is truly blessed to have such giving individuals inhabiting the community; perhaps birds-of-afeather will ﬂock together as Clarion attracts more go-getters with it’s many charms and quiet diversity as the hard work of Utech and those

like him pay off for all citizens. As the Chamber winds up the old year and looks to the new, there will be more ‘Clarion fun’ in the schedule; new/refurbished ribbon cuttings, parties and events are dotting their 2014 schedule and propagating daily, check in with your nearest Chamber member, and look forward to a new year ﬁlled with exciting upcoming events. Oh, and don’t forget that your blue ‘Chamber Bucks’ expire after Dec, 31, 2013 – so don’t forget to spend them all over town and pick up some current ones for lots of local shopping fun in 2014!

Terry Uteh

Security Savings Bank held annual Holiday open house By: Mary Freeman wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Security Savings Bank’s open house, held Friday, Dec. 6, was a big hit with patrons; serving up coffee, hot cider cookies and treats – some

yummy goodies homemade by the staff and others delicious treats ordered from Fuel - Security Savings Bank gave back to the community by welcoming all, and raising funds for area churches.

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Also, their gifts for the troops of nonperishable foods and daily necessities drive is going strong – pick up a list in the lobby and bring in a little something to brighten a service members Holiday Season!

From left to right: Security Savings Bank’s newest Customer Service Representative, Heather Nicholls; Customer Service Representative Julie Roe; Loan Administrator Tanya Bierl and Executive Vice President, Joel Warland were on hand to welcome folks who stopped by for their open house on Friday.

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Helping you heal at home

Naomi Lette (left) and Janet Disney (right), Wright County Public Health nurses, are committed to helping the patients in the Wright County area in their time of need. Photo by Kim Demory

BY KIM DEMORY egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net It takes a special kind of person to not only want to help others, but to help in times of medical challenges. While the nation has seen a rise in the number of students pursuing a nursing or medical degree, Iowa only has 106 nurses who go on for specialized training as a Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN). This certification not only requires a four-year bachelor’s degree, but you also 12 credit hours in a Master’s program. Wright County Public Health in Clarion is fortunate to have two of these nurses living and working right here with the people of our communities. Naomi Lette has been a registered nurse for 37 years, 16 of those serving as a WOCN. “Our agency (Wright County Public Health) is so dedicated to caring for the needs of our county,” said Lette. “We serve as advocates for the patients.” Recently joining Lette in the wound care division is Janet Disney, who has served 24 years as a registered nurse. Having worked as both a psychiatric nurse and a medical nurse, Disney decided to take the 12 Master credit hours to become a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) at the encouragement of Public Health

administration. Disney admitted it was a hard decision to go back to school after so many years, but is glad she did. Now, she will have time to work with Lette and learn from her experiences before taking over the services completely when Lette retires sometime in the future. “Having Naomi mentor me is going to make me an expert much more quickly than doing it on my own,” said Disney. “I really appreciate her.” Disney has been working as a CWON for nearly four months now and is already fully enjoying the position and the new opportunities she has to help people. Knowing she is available for the patients of Wright County after they are discharged from the hospital or just need a little extra at-home help with their wounds and ostomies (external urine/feces elimination) make Disney feel like she is doing something that matters. “I love it and I’m very excited about it,” Disney remarked. “I like taking care of wounds because you can see them heal and see the progress.” Lette added that while her services parallel Disney’s, she also wants to remind the public that she is a certified continence nurse. If you have problems, no matter how big or small, there is help. You don’t just have to live with it. Call and see how

she can help. “There are so many option out there that might help…you do not need to live with incontinence,” Lette said. “We are a resource for you… and we can work with your doctors,” Disney said. “If a patient is having problems (with non-healing wounds, incontinence or their ostomy bags), they just need to call us at Public Health,” said Lette. She continued by saying that she especially encourages people with ostomies to call for support because they want to help you learn to live with it, not be ruled by it. “We just want to help you manage ostomy and not let it manage you,” Disney said. Lette and Disney agree, that as Iowa, and the nation, continue to age, home care is only going to get bigger. “All of us at Wright County Public Health are concerned with taking care of the people who are served by the hospitals in our county,” said Disney. “We want to be sure we are keeping up with what the county needs are.” One way that is accomplished is by working together. While Disney and Lette specialize in wounds

and ostomies, they also rely on the home health care nurses who go in on a regular basis to check in with patients. They confer with each other to talk about what is best for the patient, what might be wrong, what the best treatment options are. If needed, Lette or Disney will then go in and see what the problems/needs ares - why a wound is not healing. They believe being in the home is a bonus to them because they can then not just treat the wound, but the whole person. They look at their living situation, their nutrition, how bandages are being changes, if there is family support and so much more. From there, a plan is developed, with the consultation of the patient’s doctor, to help the patient heal the quickest and easiest way possible. For those who may be uncomfortable about letting a home health care nurse into their house, Lette assures them that all nurses consider themselves a guest in your house. They are there to promote optimal health and independent living, not judge you. “Our reward comes when you know a person is healing and able to cope,” said Disney. If you would like more information on receiving home care, please contact Wright County Public Health at 515-532-3461.

CASA needs YOU! Wright County has been rated the third-highest county in the state for reported child abuse and neglect, and some people may ask just why is this. That Wright County has a large number of child abuse and neglect cases can possibly be linked to community awareness, good policing and Court Appointed Child Advocates – CASA. The Wright County CASA program has been in operation for 5 years, although few people outside the child welfare system are aware of the CASA program and what they do. CASA wants to change that, and that change could start with you. CASA volunteers want more people to understand that children are being abused and neglected all across this country, and that dedicated volunteer child advocates can help to make sure that these children are safe and well cared for in their communities. According to the CASA website: “Every day in this country, 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect, and four of them will die. Every day. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children is a network of 933 communitybased programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children

Calendar of Events Thursday, Dec. 12 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnell Job Fair at the Depot, 302 S. Main 6 p.m. JV/V Wrestling at Humboldt with Algona 6:30 p.m. 9th Grade Girls and Boys Basketball vs. Humboldt 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center room 304. Friday, Dec. 13 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wright On Toastmasters Meeting in the Board Room at Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday Open House at First Citizens National Bank, Clarion. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday Open House at Town and Country Insurance and First State Bank 4:30 p.m. JV/V Girls and Boys Basketball at Webster City Saturday, Dec. 14 JV/V Wrestling at Aplington-Parkersburg 1 p.m. JV/V Girls and Boys Basketball vs. North Iowa

Sunday, Dec. 15 Jam Session at Fuel with Mojo Productions and The Players. Monday, Dec. 16 5 p.m. JV Wrestling Tournament 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 9th Boys Basketball at Bishop Garrigan 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Clarion AAUW meeting at the home of Sue Mechem, 1009 2nd Ave., NE. Tuesday, Dec. 17 4:30 p.m. JV/Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball at Iowa Falls – Alden. Varsity games begin at about 6:15 p.m. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Iowa DOT Public Meeting at the Clarion Public Library Wednesday, Dec. 18 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. 19 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnell Job Fair at the Depot, 302 S. Main 1 to 6 p.m. Holiday Open House at Bradford Financial Center 6 to 8 p.m. Free beer, wine and spirit tasting at Fuel 6:30 p.m. JV/V Wrestling vs Clear Lake Friday, Dec. 20 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wright On Toastmasters Meeting in the Board Room at Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion. 2:30 p.m. Early out for Clarion-Goldfield and Dows schools. Christmas break begins with classes resuming Jan. 6. 3:45 p.m. JV/Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball vs. Hampton-Dumont Saturday, Dec. 21 2 to 4 p.m. Lighted Christmas Stroll at Heartland Museum. Santa will be part of the celebration as well as some delightful elves. Shop in the gift store; buy your alumni album; get your season pass for 2014. Have lunch and visit with friends.

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in courtrooms and communities. Volunteer advocates—empowered directly by the courts—offer judges the critical information they need to ensure that each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care.” CASA volunteers will stay in constant contact with children until they are placed in permanent homes or their case is closed. In order to become a child advocate, each volunteer must complete a mandatory 30-hour preservice training curriculum. 20 of these hours are spent in training provided in a classroom setting with other new volunteers from across the state, and the local CASA Program Coordinator provides the remainder of the pre-service training one-onone, or in small groups. Volunteers receive instruction in the child welfare system, juvenile law and legal procedures, child development, family dynamics, child abuse and neglect issues, interviewing and report writing techniques, advocacy skills and child permanency factors. After the initial training is completed, volunteers need to maintain an additional 12 hours of training every year. This is a serious commitment to the community’s children, and not one to be taken lightly, as emotionally and physically fragile children depend upon their Advocate to not only negotiate a legal process well beyond their comprehension, but to simply be there to dry the inevitable tears. Children are extremely loyal individuals and quite often cling to their abusers or neglectful parents, often assuming caretaker rolls, especially if younger siblings are involved; CASA volunteers free these children from such a burdensome situation of responsibilities far beyond their years, freeing them to become what they should be – just plain kids. In order to become a CASA volunteer it takes hard work, compassion for children, dedication and nerves of steel, if you possess those qualities you may want to consider signing up by contacting the Iowa Child Advocacy Board Local Program Coordinator, Crystal Engstrom, at: 515-824-3023 , or toll free at: 866-923-1088, by Fax: 515824-3023 or by email to: crystal. engstrom@dia.iowa.gov

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David Baldacci is one of our more popular writers. His latest is, “King and Maxwell”, which at first seems like a simple story. Tyler Wingo, a teenage boy, learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Then the extraordinary happens: Tyler receives a communication from his father, after his supposed death. Tyler then hires Sean and Michelle to solve the mystery surrounding his father. But their investigation quickly leads to more troubling questions. Could Tyler’s father really still be alive? What was his true mission? Could Tyler be the next target? If you watch the Today Show you may have seen a news clip about an elderly, reclusive heiress who had lived in a hospital for many years. Her life is the basis for journalist Bill Dedman’s “Empty Mansions”. He noticed in 2009 a grand home for sale. Owned by Huguette Clark, it had been unoccupied for nearly sixty years. This is the story wealth and loss, connecting the Gilded Age opulence of the nineteenth century with a twenty-first-century battle over a $300 million inheritance. Clark was a woman who was so secretive that, at the time of her death at age 104, no new photograph of her

had been seen in decades. Though she owned palatial homes in California, New York, and Connecticut, she lived for twenty years in a simple hospital room, despite being in excellent health. How had she transformed from the bright, talented daughter, born into a family of extreme wealth and privilege to one who secrets herself away from the outside world? Robert Stone is a new author to our library. I think you may enjoy his, “Death of a Black Haired Girl”. Steven Brookman is a professor in an elite college in a New England. For the sake of his marriage he has come to a decision that he must extract himself from his relationship with Maud Stack, his student, whose papers are always late and too long and yet always brilliant. But Maud is a young woman whose passions are not easily contained or curtailed, and their union will quickly yield tragic and far-reaching consequences. Even though the days are cold, sneak in for a book or movie to curl up with in the evenings. We are here: 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.

Between the lines It was 14 degrees, nearly twice as cold as usual for a typical November in Iowa. But more than 5,800 people still showed up at Living History Farms at the break of dawn to run seven miles across the snow-covered farm fields, ice-caked streams and muddy ravines. As if the course wasn’t challenging enough, many runners wore costumes. I skipped the costume, but I was still eager to join this crazy bunch as they stumbled across fields and climbed up creek banks. “Why?” my friends and family are still asking, probably because none of them run. I guess the easiest answer is this: common values. Runners at the Living History Farms race come in every size, age and ability. They live in other cities, states, even countries. But on that day, in that event, we all had a common goal; to enjoy nature while having fun. To run. To breathe. To sweat. To help each other get across the finish line, no matter the obstacles. At one particularly tough spot on the course, I found myself slipping, trying to climb out of a muddy ravine, unable to get a foothold, sweat from the previous four miles plastered hair to the side of my face and froze. Hardly attractive. Yet from out of nowhere, a hand from an older runner reached out to pull me up. “You got this,” he said, then turned and kept running. When I cleared the edge, I turned around and helped a much-younger girl get out of the ravine. She helped a young boy clear the ravine. Over and over again, people worked together to climb out of the frozen ravine. If only we could channel that same spirit, offer that same hand to reach across the divide that separates consumers from today’s farmers. Having lived in Iowa for a half-century and grown up on a

century hog farm, I know there is room for, and a need for, diversity; some farmers will raise animals on a pasture, others in a feedlot or hog barn. All are farmers. Farmers like Andrew Pittz set their own pace. Pittz, who started the nation’s first commercial aronia berry farm, talked about his business model during a recent Farm Bureau annual meeting education seminar. What was most surprising wasn’t just the marketing or production hurdles this young Loess Hills sixth-generation farmer has weathered, but the perspectives of some media folks he’s encountered, who too often portray farming as a race for profit, rather than a journey that brings all Iowans together for a common goal. Pittz says folks are surprised to hear that Farm Bureau encourages organic farmers, niche businesses as well as conventional agriculture. To him, the end-goal is obvious: more choices at the grocery store. “Sometimes, it makes sense to be conventional (ag), and sometimes, it makes sense for your farm to be organic. For us, competing in this market, we are taking on multinational corporations, so it really makes sense for us to be organic on the marketing side. And it really pays off in the market place,” says Pittz. Judging by the ‘standing room only’ crowd who came to Des Moines to hear Pittz and other innovative ag leaders, farmers are good at reaching out to others, supporting new ideas that come along. They’re not ‘in it to win it’, but rather to learn from each other. To finish well. To find common ground along the way. To “run” with honor and embrace diversity. So the big question is can you? Laurie Johns is Public Relations Manager for the Iowa Farm Bureau.

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Anyone have a tornado Christmas ornament? Well folks, I’ve just gotten my second paper under my belt and am starting to get my bearings here in Clarion. I have learned my parameters: the hospital to the south, the high school to the north, the cemetery to the east and Shopko to the west! Since these are now the new boundaries of my world, I’ve got some serious exploring to do. My forays into downtown have landed me in some of the most wonderful shops and establishments; I know where to get my morning/ afternoon/evening coffee: I do believe that I am becoming oh so grounded – sorry, but pun very much intended – and, after I get settled into my new home (keep all fingers crossed for me please!) I may as well just hand my paycheck right on over to Shopko, since I’ll need just about everything a household uses to function until I can get my belongings up here from Texas. But, there is one very important purchase that I must consider quite soonish: what will my 2013 Christmas ornament be? For the last several decades it has been my custom to purchase a new ornament every year, choosing something indicative of how events had transpired during the preceding 12 months – so, does anyone know where I can purchase, say, a tornado ornament? Truly, it has been that sort of year, ups and downs, highs and lows, all swirled together as if in a cosmic blender. Although I do suspect that it is that way for most folks in this world, a fast paced blur intersected with moments of calm and bliss; little places in time that we wish would never end and are the stuff of fond memories. Although it is some of the “I know I’ll laugh about this someday” moments that really stick out in our personal recollections. I know I have more than a smattering of these to mentally thumb through. These memories, where time actually seems to slow down so we (and seemingly, others) can capture every nuance of some foolish action on our part, I can remember with perfect clarity the look of impish glee on my father’s face, my mother frozen for all time hanging clothes on the line and my sister lounging on the stoop as he frisbee’d what should have been a two layer cherry cake – note to self: always remember

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the baking powder – from the back porch of our house to me, across the yard, where I had been digging in my garden. The recipe, which was offered as an extra credit project in my middle school math book, had seemed easy enough, and as I had been baking since I could stir a spoon, and I had thought to myself, “Easy grade!” Oops. Without the necessary leavening ingredient, the poor, sad thing simply refused to rise to the occasion of earning me an A+. But the cake-now-pancake sailed beautifully in a graceful arc across the lawn, with me leaping for the catch before I mentally caught on. My comment? A shrill, “Oh FATHER, how COULD you?” Immediately retreating into momentary high dudgeon as only a practicing pre-teen can. But in truth, even then I could see the funny in the situation, and it didn’t take much to deter me from my impending sulk. We actually tossed the ol’ cherryflavored discs around until the dog intercepted one and the other crumbled to bits, giving the birds a

much-enjoyed treat. It is those brightly colored crumbs of cherry flecked memory leavened with both laughter and tears that I cherish to this day, found in one of those adolescent tragedies-in-the-making so common to an age group which defines life by crucial moments and impending catastrophe. Nothing lasts forever. I have found that if one can learn to pick up the crumbs of failure and move on with renewed determination, mix well with the proper ingredients for success as well as the ability to laugh at one’s own foibles, the funny will always be sooner found, And you know, a wellseasoned life is always something to savor when that day comes when the spirit is willing but the body is weak. Perhaps I’ll rethink that ornamental Christmas twister and just find myself something more cake-shaped to hang upon my tree? It would be quite fitting.

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Marriage Licenses Jeremy A. Rasmus, 33, and Allison S. Lyons, 31, both of Belmond. Nov. 27, 2013 Laurence F. Mueller, 61, and Susanne B. Hansen, 50, both of Clarion. Nov. 27, 2013 Dissolution Jeffrey A. Hinman vs. Angela M. Hinman. Court decree filed Nov. 25, 2013

Property Transfers COD – Ken Stoakes Trustee, Alan L. Henriksen Residuary Trust, and Henriksen Alan L. Residuary Trust to Erik James Gunderson, 2-93-26, as desc. 11-18-13 COD - Ken Stoakes Trustee, Alan L. Henriksen Residuary Trust, and Henriksen Alan L. Residuary Trust to Erik James Gunderson, 16-93-26, as desc. 11-18-13 WD – Kent Kiburz and Melissa Kiburz to Daniel J. Smith, Mark D. Smith Trustee, Donald R. Smith Trustee, Smith Shirley M. Family Trust and Shirley M. Smith Family Trust, 30-91-25, as desc. 11-20-13 QUIT – TF 9 to Iowa Property Receiver LLC, City of Clarion, Dows Addition, Block 6, Lot 1, as desc. 11-20-13 WD – Thomas Bachel and Diana Bachel to Thomas A. Bachel and Diana L Bachel, City of Eagle Grove, Original Addition, Block 32, Lot 16, as desc. 11-20-13 WD – Anita D. Vanravenhorst,

Arthur D. Vanravenhorst, Arthur D. Van Ravenhorst, and Anta D. Van Ravenhorst to John D. Marshal and Lavon A. Marshal, 28-91-25, as desc. 11-20-13 REC – Estate of Virginia B. Knobsy, Virginia B. Knobsy and Louis Michael Knosby Executor to Louis Michael Knobsy, 28-91-24, as desc. 11-21-13 WD – Dixon C. Cunningham, Eudora M. Cunningham, D. Courson Cunningham Jr., Amy A. Cunningham, Eudora Mauldin Cunningham Smith, Eudora Mauldin Smtih Cunningham, Uedora Miss Cunningham, and William E. Smith III to Wright County Conservation Board, 17-92-24, as desc. 11-21-13 REC – Jon N. Swenson to Christopher M. McMurray and Nicole L. McMurray, City of Belmond, Original Addition, Block 16, Lot 1, as desc. 11-21-13 WD – Edith M. Burras, Edith Burras, and Tommy L. Amosson POA to Burras Edith M. Life Estate, Edith M. Burras, James D. Amosson, Bette L. Schenck, Tommy L. Amosson and Carol Sue Landin, 32-93-25, 17-93-25, 21-93-25, and 28-93-25, as desc. 11-21-13 WD – Cory L. Abels and Jamie L. Ables to Brian C. Oliver, City of Clarion, Evans Second Addition, Lot 11, as desc. 11-22-13 Civil Court Automotive Credit Corporation vs. Sean P. McClain, 419 W.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Clarion

City of Clarion Unapproved Minutes Monday, December 2, 2013 The Clarion City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 5:00 pm, Mayor Mike Nail presiding with Council persons; Duane Asbe, Steve Evans, Lindsey German, and Kirk Rier present. Also present Director of Public Works Jon DeVries, Chief of Police Steve Hennigar, and Human Resource Clerk Trisha Trca. Mayor Nail called meeting to order no comments or conflicts from the council were noted. Motion Rier seconded Evans to approve the minutes of November 18, 2013 as written, ayes all carried. Motion Evans seconded German to approve the financial claims as presented, ayes all carried. Motion Evans seconded Asbe to open Public Hearing on Proposed CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Application. No written or oral comments were received, ayes all. Kathy Showalter of Planscape Partners informed the council on the following for the CDBG Grant: • This city was awarded CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation in 2003 and 11 homes were improved. Since that time, homeowners have been asking the city to submit for funding again which the city did in 2011 but the application was not successful. This year the City narrowed the focus to a different targeted portion of the city. This area meets the LMI requirements for the national objectives. A windshield survey of the targeted area shows that many homes are in need of rehabilitation of the exterior of their homes. This is an old area of town with modest housing values. • The cost estimate for the rehabilitation of 10 single family owner-occupied homes is $372,990 which includes $18,000 in administration costs. The city will provide $30,000 in cash for the project costs. All the funds will assist LMI households. The CDBG request for federal funds is $342,990. • The targeted area is in the south part of EXISTING FLEXIBLE RATE

NEW FLEXIBLE RATE

WATER $5.27 1.60% $0.08 $5.35

Motion Evans seconded Asbe approval for Wright County Visitors Bureau sign permit, all ayes carried. Motion Rier seconded German to adjourn the meeting, ayes all carried. Rochelle E. Pohlman, City Administrator Mike Nail, Mayor City of Clarion Claims List November 16, 2013 - November 26, 2013 AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL OXYGEN .........................................$420.75 BAKER TAYLOR MATERIALS/BOOKS .......................$946.84 BBJ LAW FIRM - LEGAL FEES ..........$900.00 BROWN SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES/VALVE .............................$78.00 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING SUPPLIES .........................................$36.35 CITY OF CLARION PAYROLL DEDUCTION ....................$25.00 CLARION HEALTH FITNESS DEC13 MEMBERSHIP ....................$180.00 CLARION PUBLIC LIBRARY POSTAGE REIMB ...........................$152.69 CLARION SUPER FOODS OPERATIONS .....................................$9.45 CLARION HARDWARE HANK OPERATIONS ....................................$52.97 FST CT NL BANK INTEREST BOND PAYMT ............$1,647.50 FLETCHER,TIM - REIMB CDL ..............$10.00 HANSON SONS TIRE SERVIC - REPAIR/FLAT BED/PAYLOADER ..........................$224.98 IMWCA - WORKCOMP #5 ...............$3,006.00 LAW ENFORCE SYSTEM INC CITATION BOOKS ...........................$152.00 MARTIN MARIETTA - ROCK ..............$166.54 MATT PARROTT/STOREY/KENWO W2 FORMS ......................................$225.76 MID AMERICAN ENERGY UTILITY ............................................$426.22 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE NEW YORK LIFE 2 ...........................$53.73 BUSINESS CARD - HEART MONITOR FAX FEE ............................$9.95 POHLMAN SHELLEY - MILEAGE REIMB CLERKS MEETING ...............$63.35 SPENCER STEEL LLC - STEEL ...........$15.00 THE TRASH MAN - SERVICES ............$73.30 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE - POSTAGE WATERS BILLS DEC 13 .................$479.60 WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CE OCT SERVICE .................................$253.76 IAPERS - IPERS PROT ...................$5,062.06 FED FICA - FED/FICA TAX ..............$8,017.60 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA - OCT SALES TAX DEPOSIT ..................$9,249.00 CLARION HEALTH IN HEALTH INS ....................................$538.98 MEDIACOM - OCT INTERNET SERVICE ...................... $111.83 SNYDER AND ASSOCIATES - AIRPORT PRJ 110.1017.01 ..........................$2,052.71 TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CPR TRAINING ...................................$6.00 FCNB - EMPLOYEE ORG FEE .............$10.00 PRAIRIE ENERGY COOP - OCT

Clarion. A map of the selected area in the south portion of Clarion was shown at the meeting. The area is bordered by Third Avenue on the north, Third Street on the east, Tenth Avenue on the south and Fifth & Fourth Streets on the west. • This section was targeted for a couple reasons. Every home in this area experienced damage during 2010 when flooding occurred. The city had MIDAS conduct a windshield survey of the area to assess the outside of homes needing repairs. Improvements to at least ten homes will have a strong impact on the 40 block area aesthetically and psychologically. • The CBDG application will be submitted on or before the December 11, 2013 deadline. • The City conducted a house- to- house survey of all 241 households in the targeted benefitted area of the south portion of Clarion. In that area, the survey found that more than 70% of the persons returning surveys identified themselves as low and moderate income (LMI). All federal funds will benefit LMI households. • There is strong supported for this housing improvement project and it is part of a comprehensive housing plan. There is a Housing Task Force and the City and the Chamber and Development Corporation have been making a concerted effort to address housing needs for all. • The project will not displace any people. Motion Asbe seconded Lindsey to close the Public Hearing on Proposed CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Application, ayes all carried. Motion Lindsey seconded Evans to approve Resolution #13-56 Submission of a 2014 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Fund Application, roll call vote Asbe, aye: Evans, aye: German, aye: Rier, all ayes carried. Motion Evans seconded German to approve Pay request #1 Airport Hangar Project $41,272.78 to Sande Construction, ayes all carried. Motion Lindsey seconded Rier to approve increase Consumer Price Indexing 1.6% on Water and Sewer for January 1, 2014, all ayes carried. SEWER $5.42 PER 1000 GALLONS 1.60% INCREASE $0.09 PER 1000 GALLONS $5.51 PER 1000 GALLONS SERVICES INDS LIGHTS .................$27.00 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - FED EXCISE TAX OVERPYMT ...........$4,278.94 FORCE AMERICA INC - PARTS .........$455.75 PROSHIELD FIRE PROT - FIRE EXTINGUISHER/INSPECT ............$576.50 CLARION VISION IN AVESIS VISION ...............................$110.38 USI EDUCATION GOV SALES LAMINATOR ...................................$232.79 ANDERSON,JOE - REIMB CDL ...........$10.00 COLLECTION SERVICES CENTE PAYROLL DEDUCTION ..................$439.58 AFLAC INSURANCE - AFLAC ..............$51.06 BEN FRANKLIN - SUPPLIES ...............$25.97 MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES SERVICE .........................................$441.24 JOHN’S CLEANING SERVICE OCT/NOV SERVICE ........................$675.00 CAPSTONE PRESS INC. MATERIALS .....................................$459.19 CHAPPYS ON MAIN - PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING EXPENSE .......................$50.74 SECURITY SAVINGS CLARION LOAN PYMT INTEREST ..............$3,331.71 THE LINCOLN NAT LIFE INS - LIFE&DENTAL PREMIUM DEC ...........................$1,482.41 KING, KENNY - MILEAGE REIMB FIRE MEETING ...................$113.00 OVERDRIVE - MARC RECORDS LIBRARY .......................$100.00 FRED HOIBERG CLARION AUTO MAINT 2005 GMC ........................$2,291.80 IDALS - APPLICATOR PERMIT PALOMINO ..........................$15.00 SHOPKO - MAINT/ MATERIALS/OPS ............................$269.30 ADMINI TRUST - DEC 13 HEALTH PREMIUM ....................$16,705.00 WAYNE DALTON OF CENTRAL MAINT PD DOOR ............................$371.75 EDWARD R JONES IRA PR DEDUCTION .......................$100.00 MARCO, INC. - OPERATIONS .............$52.16 IA DEPT OF REVENUE WAGE LEVY ......................................$50.00 LARSEN ELECTRIC MOTOR - MOTOR ...........................$695.97 ACCO BRANDS DIRECT SUPPLIES/SEC BOOK .....................$21.99 IOWA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC MEMBERSHIP/MARKER .................$11.00 PAYROLL CHECKS - PAYROLL CHECKS ON 11/22/2013 ............$22,262.17 CLAIMS TOTAL ..............................$90,365.32 GENERAL FUND ...........................$32,897.22 TRANSIT FUND ..................................$237.22 ROAD USE FUND ............................$4,058.92 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND FUND ...............$12,020.20 DEBT SERVICE FUND ....................$4,564.21 AIRPORT PROJECTS FUND ..........$2,052.71 WATER FUND ................................$12,051.43 SEWER FUND ............................... $22,111.42 LANDFILL FUND .................................$371.99 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013

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Neville Street, Woolstock. Case was dismissed Dec. 5 without prejudice. Case was originally filed Nov. 11, 2013. Small Claims H & R Accounts, Inc., Moline, Ill., vs. Timothy P. Griffin, 2470 150th Street, Belmond. Case was dismissed Nov. 27 without prejudice. Case was originally filed Oct. 8, 2013. Credit Management Services, Inc., Grand Island, Neb., vs. Eric Mayo, 1281 Reed Ave., Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff Nov. 22 by default in the amount of $1,017.00 plus interest at a rate of 2.12 percent per annum from Oct. 23 and court costs. District Court The court handled eight probation violation cases. City of Eagle Grove vs. Bruce A. Boyington, 615 N. Monggomery, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Dec. 3 to dog at large and was fined $65 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident on Oct. 27 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department. City of Eagle Grove vs. Josh A. Boyington, 615 N. Montgomery, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Dec. 3 to dog at large and was fined $75 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident on Oct. 27 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.

State of Iowa vs. Daniel P. Hennigar, 1524 S. Main, Clarion. The defendant pled guilty Dev. 5 to disorderly conduct – fighting or violent behavior and was fined $75 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident Nov. 28 investigated by the Clarion Police Department. Sheriff’s Department *Any criminal charge is merely an accusation and any defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Nov. 30 – 7:16 p.m. – Report of armed robbery at the Kum & Go in Eagle Grove. Case is under investigation. Nov. 24 – 9 a.m. – Jacob B. Wolff of Goldfield was a 2003 Dodge Durango on 240th Street eastbound when he fell asleep. As he woke up he jerked the wheel causing the vehicle to slide, it entered the north ditch and struck a farm drive causing him to over turn. The vehicle came a rest on it’s wheels in the field. Damages were estimated at $10,000. No citations were listed in the report. Nov. 24 – 12:42 p.m. – Deric L. Oney of Eagle Grove was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Impala on 310th Street when the wind caused him to lose control and he entered the south ditch and rolled over. Damages were estimated at $5,000. No citations were listed in the report. Nov. 30 – Report of car vs. deer northwest of Dows on C-54.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Anderson Probate Notice NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID M. ANDERSON, Deceased. PROBATE NO. ESPR016369 To all persons interested in the Estate of David M. Anderson, deceased, who died on or about November 16, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of December, 2013, the Last Will and Testament of David M. Anderson, deceased, bearing the date of November 18, 1975 was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Michael Anderson was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the District Court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this Notice or one month from the date of mailing of this Notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and

creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the abovenamed District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this Notice or one month from the date of mailing of this Notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 3rd day of December, 2013.

Michael Anderson Executor of the Estate 701 NW School Street Ankeny, IA 50021 Address BRINTON, BORDWELL & JOHNSON LAW FIRM BY: David R. Johnson Attorney for Executor 120 Central Avenue West, P.O. Box 73 Clarion, IA 50525 Address Date of Second Publication19th day of December, 2013 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Dows

City of Dows Unapproved Minutes DECEMBER 2, 2013 The Dows City Council met in regular session on December 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Dows City Hall with the following present: Council Members Lienemann, Bosch, Gorder, Lane, Kracht and Mayor Klatt. Also present: City Maintenance Mike Schroeder, Police Chief Arlyn Miller. Motion by Lane, seconded by Lienemann to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2012 council meeting. Motion carried. All ayes. Motion by Kracht, seconded by Bosch to approve payment of the following bills: PUBLIC SAFETY 1. US Cellular $145.37 (police and ambulancecell phone expense) 2. Airgas $238.67 (ambulance-oxygen rental) 3. Farmers Coop $28.89 (ambulance-fuel) 4. IPERS $145.95 (police-Oct. IPERS) 5. IRS $132.14 (police-Oct. Federal, FICAMedicare tax) 6. Dows Variety $4.99 (ambulance-supplies) 7. Electronic Engineering $40.00 (police-radio lease) 8. Emergency Medical Products $260.79 (ambulance-supplies) 9. Arlyn Miller $1,291.50 (police-gross salary) 10. Arlyn Miller $870.85 (police-insurance expense) CULTURE AND RECREATION 1. Wright County Monitor $40.00 (librarysubscription) 2. Center Point Large Print $44.34 (librarybooks) 3. Penworthy $251.30 (library-books) 4. Judy Kessel $80.00 (library-gross salary) 5. Geri Pretlow $186.00 (library-gross salary) 6. Deb Olson $140.88 (library-mileage) 7. Deb Olson $61.28 (library-computer) 8. Deb Olson $53.84 (library-dvds) 9. Deb Olson $1,094.50 (library-gross salary) 10. Rosanne Beyer $19.26 (library-other supplies) 11. Dows Library $18.75 (library-postage) 12. Chase Credit $174.30 (library-books) 13. Urness Hardware $146.88 (pool-supplies) 14. IRS $228.30 (library-Oct. Federal, FICAMedicare tax) 15. IPERS $187.43 (library-Oct. IPERS) 16. AFLAC $107.40 (library-insurance expense) 17. Farmers Coop $360.00 (cemetery-supplies) 18. Alliant Energy $248.85 (parks, pool, libraryelectric expense) 19. Ally Carlton $50.00 (conv. center-cleaning) 20. Jo Carlton $50.00 (conv. center-cleaning) GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1. Quill $657.83 (city hall-desk and office supplies) 2. AFLAC $69.30 (city hall-insurance expense) 3. Jeanette Wenzel $1,485.46 (city hall-gross salary 4. IPERS $436.81 (city hall-Oct. IPERS) 5. Jeanette Wenzel $1,485.46 (city hall-gross salary) 6. IRS $754.92 (city hall-Oct. Federal, FICAMedicare tax) 7. Mid America Publishing $300.43 (city hallpublishing) 8. Heartland Paper $40.00 (city hall-office supplies) PUBLIC SAFETY 1. AFLAC $192.28 (road use-insurance expense) 2. IPERS $552.70 (road use-Oct. IPERS)

3. IRS $801.31 (road use-Oct. Federal, FICAMedicare tax) 4. Arnold Motors $67.63 (road use-supplies) 5. BCBS $765.75 (road use-health insurance) 6. States Tire $351.47 (road use-tire repairs) 7. Dows Comm. Grocery $3.84 (road usesupplies) 8. Fleet Farm $98.87 (road use-supplies) 9. Menards $128.18 (road use-supplies) 10. Farmers Coop $153.84 (road use-fuel) 11. Nancy Plendl $636.00 (road use-gross salary) 12. Mike Schroeder $1,424.75 (road use-gross salary) 13. U.S. Cellular $72.63 (road use-phone expense) 14. Force America $251.25 (rod use-sander motor) 15. Alliant Energy $248.85 (road use-street lights, shop electric) 16. Mike Schroeder $1,446.41 (road use-gross salary) 17. Nancy Plendl $288.00 (road use-gross salary) 18. United Bank and Trust $1,365.95 (road usebond interest payment) BUSINESS ACTIVITIES 1. Brown Supply $660.75 (water-meters) 2. Central Iowa Distributing $69.72 (wastewatersupplies) 3. Iowa Rural Water $200.00 (water-yearly dues) 4. Dows Variety $11.48 (water-supplies) 5. Ag Source Labs $458.60 (wastewatertesting) 6. Matt Parrott $85.48 (water-supplies) 7. Ia. Assn. Of Municipal Utilities $258.32 (water-safety group dues) 8. Iowa Finance Authority $2,565.00 (wastewater-loan interest payment) 9. Dows Post Office $95.50 (water-postage) 10. Alliant Energy $1,591.96 (water, wastewater-electric expense) 11. United Bank and Trust $1,049.10 (waterbond interest) 12. USTI $800.00 (water-billing program support) Motion carried. All ayes. Motion by Lane, seconded by Gorder to approve the Clerk’s Report for October 2013. Motion carried. All ayes. Receipts for October 2013-$82,671.15. Expenses for October 2013$45,104.60. Council Members each had a sheet explaining the cost options for the water plant repairs. The cost of doing iron removal, surge tank, chemical feeds and fluoride remval is $650,000.00 plus $80,000.00 to remove old equipment in the plant and installation of new equipment. Iron treatment, surge tank and chemical feed without the RO system would be $350,000 and installation and demolition of $70,000.00. Bonding capacity of the City of Dows is approximately $600,000.00. Motion by Lane, seconded by Lienemann to approve cost estimate of $350,000 plus $70,000.00 for installation of iron removal, surge tank and chemical feed plus demolition of old equipment using general obligation bonds to pay for project. Motion carried. All ayes. There being no further business, Mayor Klatt declared the meeting adjourned. Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013

Legals are your right to know!

Eagle Grove Kum & Go store robbed An armed robbery was reported on Saturday, Nov. 30, at approximately 7:13 p.m. at the Eagle Grove Kum & Go, located 1120 So. Commercial Ave. The suspect pointed what was described as an automatic pistol at the clerk, demanding the money from the cash register, which was then placed into a black bag with green handles and carried away by the alleged perpetrator. The suspect was described as a male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with white script lettering on both front and back and standing about 5’ 10” in height. He was also wearing a camouflage bandana to obscure his face, tan welding type gloves, blue

jeans and black shoes. Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call the Eagle Grove Police Department at: 515448-4793.

Gov. Branstad’s STEM Advisory Council Launches Public Awareness Campaign

With only 26 percent of Iowans understanding what STEM stands for – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – a public awareness campaign is launching this week to inform more Iowans about the importance of STEM-related education. Selected this summer through an RFP process, West Des Moinesbased Strategic America was chosen to design the public awareness campaign that will focus on making sure students in Iowa are competitive with those in other states and countries when it comes to STEM education and interest. This interest and achievement will be needed in the next 10 years, as projected STEM-related job growth will increase by 16 percent due to the recovering economy and our growing reliance on technology. “We look forward to rolling out our new brand to students, families, educators, corporate partners and others in the coming weeks because we believe all interested parties will connect with the idea that Greatness STEMs from Iowans,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is co-chairing the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. “The new logo leverages the STEM acronym and prominently ties it with our state’s roots, which is important because STEM is a vital

economic development advantage for Iowa.” The campaign, announced at Greenwood Elementary in Des Moines during the weekly news conference of Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds, includes a new brand and logo, core messages, a Public Service Announcement (PSA), billboard advertisements, statewide events and public relations. Tool kits that contain talking points, fliers, customizable presentations and other resources will be shared with key STEM contacts across the state and posted to the Advisory Council website in the coming weeks. Television and billboard advertising will rollout in early 2014, and Iowa native Ben Silbermann, co-founder and CEO of Pinterest, has recently agreed to be a part of the TV PSA. The $150,000 campaign cost come out of the $5.2 million appropriated from the Iowa Legislature to the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council this fiscal year. Strategic America, a West Des Moines-based integrated marketing and communications firm, is donating a majority of the services for the campaign by matching the agency’s time spent on the project dollar for dollar, plus an additional $10,000 in services, for a total of $160,000 in donated time.

ATTENTION: SNOWMOBILE, ATV, AND ORV OWNERS

All registrations expire on December 31, 2013. Registrations must be renewed by that date to avoid the $5.00 penalty. If individuals would bring their registrations along, it will speed the process up for you and for the other folks in line. At the very minimum, you should have the VIN number of the vehicle you are registering. It is imperative that we are able to identify just exactly which license goes with which machine if you possess more than one. As always, we urge you to renew early to avoid the long lines the last few days of the period. Dwight N. Reiland, Wright County Recorder

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CLASS

WHEN: Saturday,

December 14 WHERE: Hampton State Bank TIME: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch provided AGES: 11 & up There is a $10.00 fee for the class.

To register, please call Chad Mulford 641-425-6855 Sponsored by Iowa River Riders Snowmobile Club

Oldson’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Eagle Grove/Clarion • 515-448-3456

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PUBLIC NOTICE

DeNio Probate Notice NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WRIGHT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OPAL V. DENIO, Deceased. Probate No. ESPR016367 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of OPAL V. DENIO, Deceased, who died on or about September 22nd, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 26th day of November, 2013, the last will and testament of OPAL V. DENIO, deceased, bearing date of the 21st day of March, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of the county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month

from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Dated this 26th day of November, 2013 Verl E. DeNio Proponent 2764 Sycamore Dows, Iowa 50071

Eric J. Eide, ICIS PIN No: AT0002318 Attorney for estate 3 North 17th Street, Suite 2 Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Date of second publication 12th day of December, 2013 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Dec. 5, and Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013

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Have a good time, this holiday season. But, if you know you’re going to drink, choose a designated driver, take a cab, or arrange to stay over. Getting on the road after even one drink can impair your judgment and reaction time, opening the door to a holiday disaster.

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season! This Important Safety Message is proudly sponsored by the following business: Dr. Pamela K. Kelch DDS PC 515-532-3343

Murray Wise and Associates 515-532-2878

Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion – 866-426-4188 Belmond – 866-643-2622

Lifetouch 515-532-3793

Wright County Monitor Wright Reminder 515-532-2871

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

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Remembering our loved ones....

Ardith Trousdale, age 91, of Alden, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Scenic Manor in Iowa

28th annual North Iowa Tuba Christmas Concert Saturday The 28th annual North Iowa TubaChristmas concert will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Center Court of Southbridge Mall. Any tuba, sousaphone, euphonium or baritone player of any age who would like to participate is asked to attend a rehearsal that morning in the Mason City High School band room. Registration is at 10 a.m., with the rehearsal starting at 10:30. Musicians should bring their own instruments, decorated with seasonal ornaments, lights, or bright Christmas colors, a Santa hat and music stand. TubaChristmas is a performance of favorite Christmas carols by area tuba, baritone and euphonium players. The North Iowa concert will be one of more than 200 similar tuba concerts given throughout the

United States and in several foreign countries. Starting in 1985 with only six players, the North Iowa TubaChristmas has grown to be one of the largest in the nation. It is one of Iowa’s longest running TubaChristmas events, and traditionally has been one of the largest in the state, drawing more than 100 participants yearly from North Iowa and southern Minnesota. For more information about Saturday’s event, you can contact Jeff Kirkpatrick, TubaChristmas conductor, at 641-732-3102 or jkirkpatrick@osage.k12.ia.us. The local group also has a Facebook site at www.facebook.com/ masoncitytubachristmas.

Largest Christmas Concert in Iowa History will be held Dec. 15

The Simon Estes Foundation announces it will host the largest Christmas Concert ever held in the State of Iowa on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The concert will feature internationally renowned singer and Iowa-native Simon Estes, the Des Moines Symphony Youth Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Joseph Giunta, and the 1,200-voice Iowa Students Care Choir under the direction of Dr. James Rodde. Local talent singing in the choir will include Elizabeth Lockwood and a granddaughter of Lowell and Ruby Skinner from the Des Moines area. All proceeds from the concert will be used to purchase mosquito nets for distribution to children and families in Africa. The Simon Estes Foundation, in partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing but Nets Campaign, is working to eliminate the threat of malaria for millions of children in Africa. Nearly 660,000

children die from malaria every year, with 90 percent of these deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria is a preventable disease with a $10 mosquito net and adequate training on how to use it. Concert tickets are on sale now exclusively at Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-745-300. To learn more about the Christmas concert or the Simon Estes Foundation’s Eliminate Malaria Campaign, please visit www. simonestesfoundation.org.

Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. would like to thank First State Bank and Town and Country Insurance in Clarion and Eagle Grove for holding a recent food drive. Many people in Wright County are not aware of the variety of services provided by UDMO. One of those services is the surplus food shelf. Every month an income eligible individual or family can shop the surplus food shelf for six items. The six items may be all food items or they can choose four food items and two non-food items. It is hard for UDMO to keep this shelf stocked without help from our community. Six items may not seem like much but when it comes to trying to make your dollars spread over the month, six items can make a few meals go a little further. The non-food items are very important as well. Toilet paper, Kleenex, bar soap, shampoo, deodorant, laundry detergent, dish soap, toothpaste and tooth brushes are among the more popular non-food items. UDMO is appreciative to those in the community that helped to make this food drive a success. Together we can make a difference in Wright County. If you are interested in learning more about UDMO services please call our ofﬁce at (515) 448-3704.

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Ardy was a member of Retired Teachers’ Association, Friends of the Library, Red Hat Club, and the Oakland Valley Club. After retiring she and Max enjoyed being winter Texans for over twenty years. She is survived by her four daughters: Kaye Yeoman of Brainerd, MN; Jill Olsen (Richard) of St. Charles, IL; Ann Clapper (James) of Fargo, ND; and Mara Trousdale of Ankeny, IA: six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters (Ila Wiarda and Verabelle Collins), and one brother (Everett Cundall). Memorials may be given to the Alden United Methodist Church and the Alden Public Library.

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50th Wedding Anniversary

The family of Roger and Carnita (Trayer) Leist are throwing a card shower for their 50th wedding anniversary on December 21. Please help them celebrate by sending cards to their home at 700 Duffy Street, Rowan IA 50470.

95th Birthday

Mildred Lewellyn celebrated her 95th birthday December 17th. Birthday greetings may be sent to her at 815 Luick Lane N., Apt. 14, Belmond, IA 50421. Mildred and her husband, Lyle, farmed in the Wright County area all their lives. . Their family includes Donald and Marnie Lewellyn of Richardson, TX, Dale and Elaine Lewellyn of Apple Valley, MN, Larry and Sue Lewellyn of Austin, TX, Richard and Shari Lewellyn of Goodell, IA, and Janet and Kevin Albrecht of Duncombe, IA. Mildred has nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Lyle passed away in 2005.

Birth Announcements Baby Boy Gomez Teresa Gomez Garcia and Migiel Ordonez Lopez of Clarion are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Jeffry Elisandro Ordonez Gomez on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. Jeffry weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces at birth. He was welcomed home by Miguel Feliciana Ordonez Lopez, 11 months.

Church news CLARION AREA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 3rd. Ave. NE, Clarion Rev. Don Morrison •Thursday, Dec. 12 5:00-6:00pm Christmas Program rehearsal • Saturday, Dec. 14 7:30am UMM •Sunday, Dec. 15 8:45am Traditional Service, 10:00am Sunday School, 11:00am Contemporary Service – Christmas Program •Monday, Dec. 16 3:30 to 6:00pm Hiz Kidz, 6:30pm Lydia Circle •Tuesday, Dec. 17 1:30 to 3:30pm Bible Study in Fireside Room •Wednesday, Dec. 18 Newsletter Articles Due, 3:30 to 6:00pm CHICKS, 6:00pm Praise Team practice, 7:00pm Chancel Choir practice FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Rev. Ronald Nelson 515-532-3440 • Wednesday, Dec. 11 10:00am Communion at Meadows, 11:00am Deacons, 2:00pm FLCW at the Meadows, 7:00pm Confirmation •Sunday, Dec. 15 9:30am Sunday School, 10:00am Fellowship, 10:45am Worship/Christmas Program •Monday, Dec. 16 3:30pm Hiz Kidz at Methodist Church •Tuesday, Dec. 17 1:00pm Pastors’ text study in Jewell • Wednesday, Dec. 18 7:00pm Confirmation Conference UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 •Sunday, Dec. 15 9:00am Children’s Christmas Program at UPC, 10:15am Fellowship, 11:00am Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 •Thursday, Dec. 12 No SHINE girls • Friday, Dec. 13 10:30am to 12:00noon Swingn’ Seniors Christmas Party at Curry’s Sunday, Dec. 15 9:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Worship Service, 5:00 to 8:00pm Live Nativity at Church •Monday, Dec. 16 3:30pm Hiz Kidz meet at Methodist Church •Tuesday, Dec. 17 6:00am Iron Men – Community Men’s Group at church office •Wednesday, Dec. 18 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 at church basement, 6:00pm Bible Study #11– James – at Church office ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Nils Hernandez, Pastor 515-532-3586 • Thursday, Dec. 12 9:00am Sewing Cirlce at St. John in Clarion, 7:00pm Mass in Spanish and Celebration at St. John in Clarion • Friday, Dec. 13 7:40pm Rosary at St. John in Clarion, 8:00am Mass, Adoration, Benediction at St. John in Clarion •Saturday, Dec. 14 – Baby Needs Weekend and Communal Anointing 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. 15 8:00am Mass at Sacred Heart in Eagle Grove, 10:30am Mass at St. Francis in Belmond, 2:00pm Communal Penance at St. Francis in Belmond, 4:00pm Communal Penance at St.

Thomas Aquinas in Webster City •Monday, Dec. 16 6:15pm RCIA/Adult Catechesis at St. John in Clarion • Tuesday, Dec. 17 6:30pm Finance at St. John in Clarion •Wednesday, Dec. 18 6:00pm Youth Faith Formation Classes at St. John in Clarion • Thursday, Dec. 19 10:00am Cluster Staff Meeting at St. John in Clarion, 6:00pm Cluster Pastoral Council at St. John in Clarion UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 •Sunday, Dec. 15 9:00am Worship, 9:00am SS Christmas Program •Monday, Dec. 16 Newsletter Cut Off •Tuesday, Dec. 17 10:00am Prayer Group •Wednesday, Dec. 18 6:00am Early Risers, Confirmation Class, 5:30pm Caroling •Thursday, Dec. 19 10:00am Friendship Ministry 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, Dec. 12 9:15am TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh in and meeting. New members always welcome, 6:30pm Support and Recovery at Crossroads Ministries •Sunday, Dec. 15 9:15am Sunday school for all ages, 9:45am Choir practice in east basement, 10:30am Worship Service •Wednesday, Dec. 18 2:00pm Story-time with Renee Evje LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson •Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service, 10:15 am Sunday School and Confirmation. PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST 422 North Washington St., Goldfield Bob Dishman 515-825-3911 •Sunday 9:15 am Bible School, 10:15 am Worship Service-Communion observed weekly; childcare available and Children’s Church, 11:00 am WWE/Jr. Worship GOLDFIELD UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Christina Perkins Craig Carlson, Youth Minister 515-825-3754 •Sundays 10:30 am – Worship HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-3660 • Friday, Dec. 13 9:00am Bible Study at Samuel, 5:30pm Wedding Rehearsal •Saturday, Dec. 14 11:00am Wedding •Sunday, Dec. 15 – Third Sunday of Advent 9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship with Communion •Wednesday, Dec. 18 5:45pm Confirmation at Pastor and Annette’s •Thursday, Dec. 19 10:00am Pastors’Prayer 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 •Sunday, Dec. 15 9:00am Kids/Adult Sunday School, 10:00am Worship Service •Tuesday, Dec. 17 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 • Sunday, Dec. 8 6:30pm “The Christmas Program and Tea” featuring the Jon and Cindy Mandal family and Don Bosch, a Christmas play, children’s bell choir and signing, with tea following • Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages including adults; 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available; 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with childcare available • Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor • Sundays 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School/Coffee;11:15am Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Dows Pastor Ron Nelson

Una Vocis to perform Christmas concerts December 14 and 15 new Christmas CD available

Baby Girl Krull Jennifer Hartfield and Josh Krull are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia Lynn Krull, Una Vocis Choral Ensemble will on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. Sophia present its annual Christmas concert, weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. Adveni, on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Avenue, Mason City, at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Avenue North, Clear Lake, at 2:00 p.m. Copies of the group’s newly released Christmas CD will be •Saturday, Dec. 14 available for purchase during the 6:30am Men’s Bible Study at Rick’s post-concert receptions. Both •Sunday, Dec. 15 churches and their reception areas 9:00am Worship, 10:00am Sunday School and are handicap accessible. Coffee, 11:30am Soup Dinner and caroling

The choir invites all music enthusiasts to attend. Advance tickets are available at Soyphisticated Candles (932 East State Street, Mason City), by calling The Electricians at 641-423-1867 (toll free 877-577-8658), from Una Vocis members, or on the Una Vocis web site: www.unavocis.org. Tickets purchased at the door.

• Wednesday, Dec. 18 All Confirmation Assignments Due

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

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Free Merchant Movie Dec. 14 • The Croods at 11 am Coming Attractions: Dec. 20 • Hunger Games: Catching Fire PG-13 115 1st Ave NE Clarion, IA 50525 515-602-6606 www.clariontheatre.com Check us out on Facebook

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, Dec. 14 9:00am to 12noon Dress rehearsal for Christmas Program, 6:00pm Christmas Program • Sunday, Dec. 15 9:00am Sunday School for all ages, 10:00am Worship service and Christmas Program •Monday, Dec. 16 7:00am Jim Manchester meets with Sr. High students for coffee at Morning Glory in Webster City •Tuesday, Dec. 17 6:00am Men’s Bible Study at MAC •Wednesday, Dec. 18 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

Guess Who is 50? Happy Birthday!

Can you believe it? Judy Watne is turning 70, December 17th! Did you know that Judy was crowned queen of Kamrar High School? Let’s help the birthday queen make her day extraordinary by sending her some great birthday wishes. You may send the card to: 210 6th Ave NE Clarion, IA 50525.

Heartlandpresents Museum “A Stroll Through the Streets of Yesteryear”

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3rd/4th Grade Flag Football Teams

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Teammates on the Bears were Jackson Beisel, Jaxon Carpenter, Nick Carpenter, Thane Jackson, Cale Kirstein, Christian Ramos, Jacob Schermer, Garrett Seaba, Mack Seaba, and Ayden Stepp. The Bears were coached by Jay Jackson and Chris Carpenter.

Teammates on the Steelers were Cael Chase, Porter Chase, Coy Hanson, Aidan Harrington, Reid Huntley, Nash Lienemann, Devin Morales, Keegan Pohlman, Owen Tew, and Tristan Vinsand. The Steelers were coached by Mike Chase.

Vikings

Teammate on the Vikings were Tyson Berning, Blake Morris, Coady Olson, Erick Perez, Jair Ramirez, Connor State, Eli Toomsen, Ethan Traub, and Kennedy Trca. The Vikings were coached by Jason Berning.

Chiefs

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Teammates on the Chiefs were Elic Fjetland, Tristan Fletcher, Nevan Foss, Preston Gardner, Carson Harle, Kaleb King, Dylan Luhmann, Jacob Moore, Zach Pamperin, and Gabe Rosenbaum. The Chiefs were coached by Kenny King, Kaysie Williams, Gene Rosenbaum, and Calen Rosenbaum.

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Friday, December 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments & holiday cheer! Help local non-profits this season - fill out a slip at our Open House and we’ll donate $3 to the Clarion Ministerial Association or the Spirit of Giving. First Citizens National Bank 315 Central Ave East • Clarion, IA 50525 515-532-2841 • www.firstcitizensnb.com Member FDIC

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Iowa Fishing Report For lake locations, maps and other information, go to www. iowadnr.gov/Fishing/FishingReports.aspx The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly ď&#x192;&#x17E;shing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly ď&#x192;&#x17E;shing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district ď&#x192;&#x17E;sheries ofď&#x192;&#x17E;ce at the phone number listed at the end of each district report. NORTHWEST Lake Smith Smith Lake had about four inches of ice right off the end of the boat ramp last. Last two days have made ice questionable at best. Limited ď&#x192;&#x17E;shing activity this week. Conditions are sure to improve after the cold front arrives. Lake Catherine There were a few anglers out last week but no reports on success. Ice thickness is probably around 3-4 inches. Clear Lake A few anglers have ventured out late last week near Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach on the south shore. They were picking up some yellow bass with a few crappies. Others have tried just off the McIntosh and Ventura boat ramps with limited success. Lake Cornelia There was ď&#x192;&#x17E;ve inches of ice on Nov. 28; down to three inches Dec. 4 due to rain and warmer temps. Anglers were doing well on yellow bass 7-8 inches in size. Little Wall Lake Ice is unsafe at Little Wall Lake. Crystal Lake One report of an angler catching bluegills in eight feet on the edge of the dredge cut this past weekend. Blue Pit Blue Pit was stocked with 1,500 catchable size rainbow trout on Nov. 27th. They were not hit very hard by anglers before it froze up so there are good numbers yet. Ice is unsafe right now but may be good on the weekend. Four inches minimum is recommended for foot travel. Bluebill Lake Around three inches of ice. Reports on ice thickness of area lakes have been from 2-4 inches at the beginning of this week. It has melted some the last day or two, but the weather forecast shows colder temps this weekend, so that should add some more. Four inches of ice is recommended for anglers traveling by foot with minimal gear. For lake updates and ď&#x192;&#x17E;shing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife ofď&#x192;&#x17E;ce at 641-3573517. Big Spirit Lake Iowa Great Lakes - Ice conditions have been questionable thru Dec. 5, however; colder than normal temperatures expected the next few days should improve ice conditions. Scharnberg Pond 1,500 rainbow trout were stocked Nov. 9th.

NORTHEAST Volga Lake Volga Lake has about four inches of ice. Recent rain may cause the ice to be extremely slippery. Use caution when going on the ice. A reminder that opening shotgun deer season is this weekend and Volga Lake is a popular wildlife management area where hunting takes place. Bluegill No Report: Crappie - Slow: Anglers have been catching crappies near the ď&#x192;&#x;oating pier. Lake Hendricks Ice is about four inches thick but spotty especially with recent measurable rainfall on top. Use caution when going out on ice especially around the aerator. No motorized vehicles including ATVs are allowed on the ice. Bluegill - No Report: Crappie Slow: Lake Meyer The lake has about 3 to 4 inches of ice. Use caution when going out on newly formed ice. Check ice depths often. Bluegill - Fair: Small jigs tipped with wax worms are tempting ď&#x192;&#x17E;sh this week. Crappie - Fair: Fish are scattered but ď&#x192;&#x17E;sh up to 11 inches are being caught on small jigs tipped with minnows. Upper Iowa River (above Decorah) Fish are in their overwintering holes. Smallmouth Bass - No Report: Walleye - Slow: Anglers are having luck using jigs tipped with a twistertail. Try ď&#x192;&#x17E;shing off the bottom. Fish are biting really light. Upper Iowa River (below Decorah) Fish are in their overwintering holes. Smallmouth Bass - No Report: Walleye - Slow: Anglers are having success using a variety of jigs tipped with a twistertail. Use a slow presentation. Turkey River (above Clermont) Please use caution when walking out on ice especially where there is ď&#x192;&#x;ow. Check ice depths often. Fish will likely be found in deeper holes. Use a slow presentation. Turkey River (below Clermont) We have received no information regarding ď&#x192;&#x17E;shing on this water body this week. Cedar River (above Nashua) Ice depths vary especially with the warmer weather this past weekend. Few have been out trying the ice. Continue to use caution when walking out on river ice as depths may vary especially in areas where there is ď&#x192;&#x;ow or springs. Northern Pike - No Report: Smallmouth Bass - No Report: Walleye - Slow: Anglers are using 1/8 ounce jigs tipped with minnows. Anglers are ď&#x192;&#x17E;nding ď&#x192;&#x17E;sh near the bottom of the deeper holes. Decorah District Streams Modest #18 blue wing olive hatches have still been occurring on warmer afternoons providing dry ď&#x192;&#x;y opportunities. Streamer and wooly bugger patterns have been very effective. Midge emerger and nymph patterns have also produced good trout. Colder weather is on the way. Check forecasts before venturing out!

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Cowboys split opening week games, beat Eagles Three players in double ﬁgures vs. Eagles By Les Houser

With three Cowboys scoring in double ﬁgures, the ClarionGoldﬁeld-Dows varsity boys basketball team enjoyed a big night to open the season with a 70-44 win

over Eagle Grove. They took a 3420 lead into the locker room, then stormed back out and outscored the Eagles 24 points to ﬁve in the third quarter and never looked back from

Chris Staudt goes airborne in the lane for a shot and possible foul in the home game with Eagle Grove. The senior had 12 points which included two three-pointers, four steals, three rebounds and two assists in the win.

there. “We were a little nervous at the start of this game, and made a couple of mental errors because of it,” said head coach Scott Herrig. “After that, we played a very solid game. We made a lot of very good reads, and did an excellent job of getting the ball inside to our post players. Once that opened up, our shooters did a great job of knocking down jumpers as the game progressed.” Three Cowboys hit double digits in the scoring column, with a total of 12 players contributing as Herrig cleared his bench. Austin Keller led the way with 13 points on 5 of 10 from the field. Chris Staudt knocked down 12 points, including a pair of treys, and Trenton Sann fired in 10 points. Cody Kapka was close with nine, including a trey and going 4 of 5 from the charity stripe. Kolton Carpenter added six points on two buckets from downtown, while Kirby Simmons and Phil Johnson each scored four points on two baskets. Nick Dow and Jacob Harvey both added three points each, Dow’s via a trey, with Kenton Waters, Spencer Peterson and Brett Zieman all completing the scoring with two points each. The team tallied 24 rebounds, which were rather equally distributed among 10 players. Peterson grabbed five as his share, with four of them on the defensive glass. Staudt, Sann and Keller all had three each. Kapka,

Waters, Carpenter and Johnson all finished with two apiece, and both Dow and Harvey added one each. Waters dished the ball for three assists, with Staudt, Kapka and Keller all getting two each. Sann, Peterson, Carpenter and Dow were all credited with one each. Staudt and Keller both stepped in front of four passes for steals, with Kapka swiping two. Waters, Peterson and Dow all managed one each. Waters and Jacob Wiezorek each had a blocked shot. “We played with a lot of heart and intensity, and really did a great job extending the lead in the third quarter,” said Herrig. It was a much different story on Friday night at the St. Edmond gym, as the Gaels gained a bit of revenge following the Cowboys win on their court a year ago. This time, there was no doubt of the outcome as the Gaels won 79-33. St. Ed was up 28-6 after the first period, and were off and running from there in outscoring the red and black 34 points to 14 over the entire second half. “The Gaels are a very tall and physical team that used their size very effectively against us,” said Herrig. “We had trouble all night defending their post players, getting the ball into our post on offense and securing rebounds. They exploited our weakness of size and used it to get a big lead on us. I thought we kept fighting, but our inability to

Cowgirls defeat Eagle Grove, lose to St. Edmond Three players in double ﬁgures vs. Eagles By Les Houser

With three Cowgirls scoring in double figures, the ClarionGoldfield-Dows girls varsity basketball team had little trouble in downing Eagle Grove last Tuesday night. The 58-37 home win was their second in a row to start the season. It was 9-4 Cowgirls after one quarter and 26-15 at the half. The red and black then outscored the Eagles 18 points to 12 to extend it to a 17-point advantage after three periods. “We were a little sluggish in the first quarter again,” said head coach Kevin Kakacek. “The Eagles usually come out strong at the start, but Jossie (Sann) stepped up in the second quarter and everyone else followed her. We then came out in the second half with a big third quarter. All the starters played a good game.” Jenalee Hinkle had a nice night pouring in 21 points on 9 of 18 from the field, which included a threepointer. Sann scored 14 points and Maddie Disney 13 points which included a trey. Megan Hoing and Kenzie Kolb each added four points, with Breanna Ellis and Brook Boyd scoring one point apiece. Disney almost hit for a doubledouble as she had nine rebounds, which included six on the defensive side. Sann grabbed seven, Hinkle four and Boyd three. Hoing and Hannah Kapka both had two rebounds each, with Ellis, Ashley Keller, Hope Polzin and Kolb all snagging one apiece. Polzin contributed three assists, with Disney and Hoing making two each.

Ellis, Boyd, Shelby Engh and Sann all had one apiece. Hinkle picked off ﬁve steals, with Sann grabbing three and both Disney and Polzin two each. Ellis and Boyd both had one each. “Our defense played well, and our offense very well,” said the head coach. “Jenalee had a good night.

She was where she needed to be and scored because of it. Megan and Hope also know where to be and what they can do, and they work at it. Overall, it was a good game for us and we played as a team.” It was a much different outcome for the Cowgirls on Friday night in Fort Dodge, as they suffered a 71-34 loss

Jossie Sann drives the lane and tries to draw the foul in last week’s home game with the Eagles. The senior ﬁnished with 14 points and had seven rebounds. She scored 12 points on Friday night at St. Edmond, along with gathering 12 rebounds.

to the Gaels. St. Edmond came out of the gate strong in going up 22-7 after a quarter, and then extended it to a 43-16 advantage at the break. “I was excited to play them to see where we were at, but was not excited about how we came out to start,” said Kakacek. “We seemed scared to be playing there. We have the athletes to match up with them, but we didn’t handle their pressure defense very well. We don’t practice against that very much.” Sann led in scoring by ﬁring in 12 points. Hinkle followed her with eight, including a trey, Disney with six and Kapka with four. Keller and Kolb each added two points to round out the scoring. Sann enjoyed a double-double by pulling down 12 boards, eight of them on defense. Hoing grabbed four caroms, Hinkle and Kapka three each and Disney two. Boyd, Mollie Osterman and Polzin all had one rebound each. Disney and Sann each had two assists, with Hinkle, Polzin and Kapka all credited with one each. Kapka had two steals and Disney one, and Disney also had a blocked shot. “We only hit for 28 percent shooting for the game,” said Kakacek. “Kapka had a good game off the bench. We saw some good things out there, and hopefully we’ll be ready when we see them again on our home ﬂoor.” The Cowgirls take their 2-1 record into a game at Webster City this Friday, followed by hosting North Iowa on Saturday.

keep them off the offensive glass was a big reason for some frustration in the game.” Kapka and Keller each scored seven points, with Kapka draining a trey. Waters poured in six points, on two trey’s, with Sann and Harvey each picking up ﬁve points. Peterson hit a bucket from long range for three points. Harvey managed three rebounds and Peterson two. Simmons, Keller, Waters, Sam Powers, Johnson, Wiezorek and Zieman all made the column with one carom each. Kapka, Waters and Johnson all had two assists each, with Staudt, Peterson and Carpenter all getting one apiece. Sann picked off two steals, with Kapka, Waters and Dow all contributing one each. Both Waters and Johnson had a blocked shot. “This game was a good learning experience for us, as we will be undersized a lot this year,” concluded Herrig. “We have to ﬁgure out a way to get better on the boards.” The team travels to a tough place to

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Cowboys crown three champs, take third at Eagle Invitational Rosenbaum, Brott and Gambrill take titles By Les Houser In a tournament with some tough competition, the Clarion-GoldfieldDows wrestlers still took third as a team at the annual Eagle Invitational last Saturday in Eagle Grove. Ballard claimed two champions and won the event with 202 points, followed by Fort Dodge with five champs and 201 points and the Cowboys with 183.5 points. Following them were

of Fort Dodge 9-2 in the semifinals. He took care of Culver of Ankeny 4-2 in the finals. Brott opened with a pin in 3:59 over Huse of the JV All-Stars, then did the same to Garman of Algona in 1:47 to move into the finals. He recorded his third fall of the day over Kipfmiller of Fort Dodge in 2:22 to

(132), Taylor Lehman (138), Logan Nelson (160) and Caleb Hanson (220) took second place with Lucas Lienemann (113) the lone third place finisher. Haberman was pinned by Macki of Ballard in the finals, while Lehman lost a 7-4 decision to Broer of Ballard. Nelson was pinned by Strohman of Algona, and Hanson dropped a close 5-4 decision to Prescott of Fort Dodge. Lienemann secured a technical fall 19-2 over Reichenbacker of Ankeny in his final match. Elliott Ahrens (195) took second as a member of the JV All-Stars, making a pin in 3:34 to move into the finals only to suffer a 10-1 loss

in that match. The team will compete this Saturday at a tournament hosted by Aplington-Parkersburg. Results-Eagle Invitational 106-Open weight for Cowboys 113-Lienemann; bye, L 12-6 to Hutchinson (AL), W by fall in 5:28 over Clark (E), W by tech fall 19-2 over Reichenbacker (AN) – 3rd 120-Open weight for Cowboys 126-Rosenbaum; bye, W 9-2 over Ganzeveld (FD), W 4-2 over Culver (AN) – 1st 132-Haberman; W by fall in :28 over Kassel (E), W by fall in 3:51 over Cook (FD), L by fall to Macki (B) – 2nd

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182-Anderson; bye, L by fall to Cook (FD), W by fall in 1:34 over Johnson (AN), W 5-1 over Clausen (B) – 3rd 195-Ahrens (JV); W 10-9 over Nelson (E), W by fall in 3:34 over Rasmussen (AN), L by maj dec 10-1 to Buchanan (AL) – 2nd 195-Kothe; W 3-2 over Kyhl (B), L by fall to Buchanan, L 5-2 to Nelson (E), L 7-6 to Rasmussen – 6th 220-Hanson; bye, W by fall in 2:19 over Butler (AN), L 5-4 to Prescott (FD) – 2nd 285-Gambrill; W by fall in :53 over Rocha (FD), W by fall in 1:46 over Luick (AN), W by fall in 3:59 over Holmes (AL) – 1st

Calen Rosenbaum (126) is shown in his semifinal match with Ganzeveld of Fort Dodge. Rosenbaum won that match 9-2, then won a 4-2 decision over Culver of Ankeny to win the title. Algona with 169, Ankeny with 152, Emmetsburg with 67, JV All-Stars with 65 and Eagle Grove with 35.5. For the Cowboys, Calen Rosenbaum (126), Brady Brott (145) and Mitch Gambrill (285) picked up titles in their respective brackets. Rosenbaum started his day with a bye, then Defeated Ganzeveld

take the gold medal. Gambrill took care of Rocha of Fort Dodge by fall in just 53 seconds to start his tournament run, then pinned Luick of Ankeny in 1:46 to send him to the finals. He stuck Holmes of Algona in 3:59 to go unbeaten on the day. Four others, namely Joel Haberman

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Defeat NCC rival Iowa Falls-Alden By Les Houser The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling team opened their season in the usual way, winning both ends of a double dual with Iowa FallsAlden and Central Springs. They defeated the Cadets 49-26, with pins by Lucas Lienemann (120), Brady Brott (145), Logan Nelson (152) and Ryan Anderson (182). Elliott Ahrens (195) scored an 11-3 major decision, with Mitch Gambrill (285) taking a 9-4 win over his man. Three other Cowboys won by forfeit. The red and black defeated the Panthers 45-27, with falls recorded by Taylor Lehman (138), Brott, Nelson and Gambrill. Nelson had the fastest fall in just 1:56. Joel Haberman (132) won a 2-0 decision, Jordan Lee a 6-3 victory and Anderson a 2-1 squeeker. Two others won by forfeit. The team will take on both Humboldt and Algona this Thursday in Humboldt, then participate in the Aplington-Parkersburg Tournament on Saturday. Results-Cowboys 49, Cadets 26 106-Forfeit by Cowboys 113-Pate L by fall to Rubow 120-Lienemann W by fall in 2:49 over Raisch 126-Rosenbaum W by forfeit

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By Karen Weld ** A tip of the hat to Security Savings Bank locally for their commitment to people currently serving in the military. The bank, which collected a number of boxes of items from their customers and people in Wright County, will be paying the shipping costs to send the items for Christmas to the soldiers. ** Congratulations to the C-G & D students on the school’s Dance Team for their two ‘I’ ratings in their class size at State Dance Contest in the categories of Jazz Dance & Hip Hop Dance; they were also given an “Academic Award of Excellence” for the overall grade points of the team. Nicole Conlon serves as dance coach. ** From Peggy O’Neill: “Looking for photos and stories about the Chicago Great Western Railroad and employees. Do you know who owned the black and white photographs that were on the walls in Clarion’s Hardees? If you do, contact me at pegoneil@goldfieldaccess.net .” ** From First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance, Clarion: “We will be hosting our Christmas Open House on Friday, December 13 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Activities include: C-G Prep K children coming to our office from 9:15 - 9:45 a.m.; yummy treats to share; drawings for several door prizes (i.e. Chamber Certificates); as well as donating $$ to the Clarion Ministerial Association on behalf of all of our customers. ** First Citizens National Bank will be hosting its annual Christmas Open House on Friday, December 13th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up to direct a $3 donation to either the Spirit of Giving or the Ministerial Association. ** Join family & friends at Iowa River Players theatre in Rowan as community cast members perform this classic - “A Christmas Carol” for its final week - on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13, 14, 15. Friday, Saturday @ 7:30 p.m., & Sunday @ 2:00 p.m. Student tickets $5.00. All

others, $10.00. ** Clarion merchant-sponsored movie at the Clarion Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. “The Croods”. While the movies are FREE, each person must have a ticket from one of the sponsoring merchants. ** Taken from the Belmond Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter: “Be sure to visit the JenisonMeacham Memorial Arts Center from December 13 - 15 for this year’s ‘Three Nights of Lights’. Open from 5.- 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 4 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, enjoy the lighted steam train rides around the show grounds, and a live Nativity. Vote for your favorite tree again this year in the Christmas Tree contest. Free will donations will be accepted as admission with all proceeds donated to the Belmond Cheer Fund.” ** Mark your Christmas calendar for a return of a Church of Christ tradition (and maybe yours.), absent after six years: On Sunday, Dec. 15 between 5 - 8 p.m., stop by the church’s parking lot to witness its LIVE NATIVITY. (Not on the courthouse square as some longtime Clarion residents remember). ** Another Christmas tradition: Clarion Community Caroling led by city rec director Tom Simmons. Tuesday, Dec. 17, beginning at 6 p.m. and ending by about 8 p.m. Meet at the circle drive of the Middle School building. Contact Simmons at 1-515-532-2482 for more information. ** “Lighted Christmas Stroll” on the streetscapes at Heartland Museum on Saturday, Dec. 21 between 2 - 4 p.m. View the lighted inside store windows; visit with Santa and some delightful elves. Shop at the museum gift store, buy a C-G alumni album. Have lunch and visit with friends. ** Holiday Shopping Hours in Clarion - Sunday, December 22 from 1 - 4 p.m.; Monday, December 23

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from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Tuesday, December 24 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ** From the gang at Fred Hoiberg’s Clarion Auto Center on Central Avenue East: “it’s our Holiday Open House with an opportunity to meet our new General Manager, Jay Rew, on Monday, Dec. 23 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Refreshments and snacks provided. Everyone is welcome.” ** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at the Clarion Theatre from Friday, December 13 - Sunday, December 15, “The Christmas Candle”, rated PG; perfect for the Christmas season, based on a book by best-selling Christian author Max Lucado. Show times nightly at 7 p.m. plus a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. And then again on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. For current shows and more information or to view a preview of this movie or upcoming movies, check them out at: www.clariontheatre.com ; phone number 1-515-602-6606. ** MONEY SAVING TIP: We can all WIN: “Shopko Hometown Foundation will donate up to $2,000 to Clarion-Goldfield school district. Customers who visit Shopko Hometown between December 1 and 24 can simply sign their name to show their support; no donation or purchase required. Each signature will count towards a $1 donation to our school district up to $2,000.” Names are being posted on store windows; there are lots of them. Join the listing of our area friends. ** FOCUS ON BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS in Clarion - ‘Hennigar Air Care’ doing heating, cooling, plumbing, and furnace duct work cleaning. Mark Hennigar joins the local business community full-time after, doing this type of work parttime for the past 15 years. Location: 303 Central Avenue West (across from Hardee’s; in location formerly occupied by Clarion Auto, owned and operated by Roger Robinson). Contact Hennigar by calling 1-641512-2783

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Franklin county Farm For Sale G.A. Cady III, Executor of the Estate of Juanita A. Oleson is offering for sale real estate described as follows: The West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2 NE1/4) of Section 19, Township 91 North Range 21 West of the 5th P.M., Franklin County, Iowa. This farm has 80 gross acres, 79 taxable acres, 77.4 tillable acres. The average CSR is 79.2. The farm will be offered for sale as a unit.

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DOWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, Dec. 12 • JV/Var wrestling at Humboldt, 6p.m. • 9th grade basketball at Clarion, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 • JV/Var basketball at Webster City, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 • JV/Var wrestling at Parkersburg. • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 •JV wrestling tournament at Clarion, 5 p.m. • 9th grade boys’ basketball at Bishop Garrigan, 7 p.m. •Dows School Board to meet at Superintendent’s Office, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 • Legion Auxiliary to meet at the home of Kathy Muhlenbruch at 9:30 a.m. • JV/Var basketball at Iowa Falls, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 • 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. Friday, Dec. 20 • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 3:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 • No school. Christmas break. Tuesday, Dec. 24 • No school. Christmas break. Wednesday, Dec. 25 • Merry Christmas!

Christmas Open House in Dows

There was a record crowd in Dows last Saturday night at the Lions Club annual Soup Supper/Raffle. Twenty-two vendors were set up in the Community Building and Santa’s visit at 6 p.m., made for a festive evening of visiting, shopping and eating. Newcomers to Dows, Charlie and Amy Goll, got to town late, after Santa had moved on, and when Santa’s helper was contacted, Santa graciously turned his sleigh around and came back to see their new twins, Edie and Quinn. (The Goss’ moved into the former Hector Anderson house just south of Dows.) Larry Harrah won the $1000 raffle from the Dows Lions drawing that evening, and Leland Wenzel won the other cash raffle of $250.

From the Korner

By Marillyn Korth We should be getting used to the cold by now, but l don’t think I will ever get used to this really cold stuff. I was reading my lesson for Bible study this morning and I don’t want to preach, but I guess I will. The message was about Christmas or Mayhem. Well, that sort of fits, doesn’t it? We work so hard getting all decorating and baking and doing parties etc. that we forget what the real meaning is about. I have had the opportunity to have some really great things this week that contributes to my mayhem but that really spoke the meaning of Christmas. Thursday the ladies of the church went to our pastor’s home for lunch. She served a delicious casserole and salad and beautiful cookies for dessert. She had a bad cold and wasn’t feeling the best, but she was a gracious hostess and we were so pleased to be invited. Later on this week we find she has walking pneumonia. She missed church today, but had a substitute. What devotion and hardiness she showed to do all that for us and then have to be ill. We did enjoy it and pray for her health to quickly return.

What I want for Christmas

Hannah Wharton was very anxious to tell Santa of her wish list for Christmas.

Friday, I did the grocery thing in Iowa Falls, with Marlea. She is so good to help me with my walker and getting in and out in this cold weather. I saw many Dows people while in the store. Sondra Peyton (a former Dows resident) climbed up the shelves of Hy-Vee to get me some maraschino cherries with stems on them. What a champion! Till came up Friday night and Saturday we got up early and picked up Clay in Whittemore and off to Storm Lake for Haylee’s art reception at Buena Vista. Jon brought Grandma Marlea so she had a good group and we were thrilled to see her work. Wish I could describe it, but I can only say it was made of wood and disk blades and was an amazing piece of work. We were all very proud. Her mom was up on Friday so she had lots of family to view her art work. Haylee will graduate this week or next, but will not have her actual commencement until May. She and her boyfriend were going to the Packers game right after noon. They will come home Monday. She is not only talented, but crazy to go to Green Bay in this kind of weather.

Only kidding, Haylee. Glad they won. Today, I went to church, but came home right away as my boys were here. They helped me put up some decorations and we told stories and talked about what they wanted. Justin wants a helicopter and all the farm equipment he can get. Emmett wants everything Justin does. So you see in the middle of my mayhem, I still can find Christmas with my family and the all the good things done for me by my friends. We usually make our own craziness, so I am going to try to think about what I need to do to make it Christmas and not mayhem. I hope you are all getting ready for the big day. I am plodding along, but am making progress and will be ready or not. Christmas will still come whether I get ready or not. Ha! Keep warm. MK

Spirit of Dows in progress

The Spirit of Dows is still accepting applications and funds for warm winter clothing for local children in need. We have more than 40 children enrolled this year. Families will receive their requested clothing and gifts before Christmas. Donations for “Spirit of Dows” may be left at the Dows United Bank & Trust o r the Dows Community S c h o o l . Applications are still available at the school or by calling Jeanie Agena at 515-852-3696 or 515-291-6633. If you know of a family in need, please share this information with them.

Legion Auxiliary to meet Dec. 17

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Non-profit i2i pushes ahead with plans to meet Clarion’s housing needs By: Mary Freeman wrightcomonitor@gmail.com The newly re-formed non-profit, i2i, unveiled plans for a new, much needed housing development in Clarion during the Wright County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Dec. 9. Terry Utech, First Citizens National Bank President, presented the Supervisors with detailed plans for the new units, which are proposed to be built in four phases. The exciting design will include an Iowa-centric wetlands centerpiece to mask the need for drainage on the proposed plot which accesses Highway 3, located between Stronghold and Fred Hoiberg’s Clarion Auto Center. Phase I is scheduled to commence as soon as next spring, as the financing and interest continue to build. Last Monday, i2i was informed that their request for low-interest loans of $150,000 each from both Cornbelt Energy and Prairie Energy have been approved; the City of Clarion is enthused with the plan, as are the Wright County Board of Supervisors. Said Utech, “The natural progression of life is that a young couple get married and they buy a small home, children come along and they need a bigger home, when folks retire, they often like to build a home; it’s a dream, a goal” as well as one customized to their changing needs and tastes, thus starting the cycle all over again with the next

generation. Clarion has had some issues with that model as, according to major employers, Iowa Specialty Hospital and Hagies, fully 60 percent of their combined workforce do not even live in the Clarion area. This can be of concern for some company’s goal of long-term jobretention, as commuting during the harsher months of the year can be problematic for some people, and forward thinking businesses often fear missing out on ﬁnding highperforming employees simply due to a lack of housing opportunities. Phase I will be a new street – 13th – which will be constructed with a new lift station designed to service the entire east end of town, and also supplying water/sewer lines as well as both gas and electric utilities to the new development. The 22 initial lots in Phase I will be modeled upon the Humboldt, IA plan – a successful housing development which has all but cured the lack of housing problem which once existed there. The plan is for the lots to be auctioned off for between $18,000 and $45,000, depending upon proximity to the attractive lush greenbelt, and will be closely following the above-stated Humboldt Model. Phase II will consist of eight more single family units, to be followed by Phase III – nine more with a desirable cul-de-sac; and ﬁnally, Phase IV is planned to be

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a mix of higher-density homes such as condos, with possibly an assisted living and/or retirement complex included within. There has been interest expressed from building contractors from as far aﬁeld as Minneapolis concerning this exciting answer to Clarion’s issue with “Keeping people working and living here in Clarion” according to Utech. Said Supervisor Watne, “What they (i2i) have done is important work for Clarion” as the Supervisors discussed the proposal with interest, asking questions concerning covenants (yes), minimum structure size (1400 sq. ft.) sales format (auction) and targeted building dates per lots sold. As with the successful Humboldt Model, there will be a twoyear window to beginning housing construction, a period where the tax rate is based upon the rates of an empty lot; but, after the two-year hiatus, the taxable rate would adjust to that of a home valued at $110,000 – the proposed median priced home for the new development – with or without home construction. “We don’t want speculators” Said Utech, “we want families in the community” he continued. In short, Clarion’s future is looking up for the coming New Year, with abundant available jobs, new housing and new people on the way, it’s a recipe all but guaranteed to ensure sustainable growth for any community. Local movers-and-shakers can now strive to attract even more new businesses and new residents with no fears of housing being a nonstarter issue; the future is indeed bright in Clarion.

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Monitor Thursday, December 12, 2013

Section B

Threshing Days By: Arvilla Dencklau of Clarion

When I think back on being a little girl, the youngest child along with my twin brother and four older siblings, I can understand so clearly how much my childhood affected me. Living only five miles from a little town of Dows and going for groceries with my mom, taking eggs to trade for goods. We had everything we needed to be totally sufficient. My folk’s 1846, large, six-bedroom home was heated by a huge, wood-burning furnace. Dad would buy coal to keep the fires going through a blizzard or through an extra cold night. Two bedrooms upstairs received heat only through registers on the floor. The other two bedrooms upstairs had none, so the doors were kept open to receive some heat. In the dead of winter, I always had a glass of water by our bed, and sometimes when I woke up, a thin layer o ice had formed on top of the water. That was all normal to me, for we didn’t miss what we never had. My sister and I had a horsehide blanket to cover us. It was SO warm and toasty! Our kitchen cook stove was a wood and paper/cob-burning stove, with an oven below, plus a warming oven above. The kitchen was a good place to give us little ones baths during cold weather. Our summers in the bedrooms were never cooled by air conditioners, but the windows did open. In case of a fire, two bedrooms had outside porch roofs that we could jump off if necessary, and the other two bedrooms had a strong rope to climb down on in case of a fire. My mother was always worried about fires with so many little one around. We had one such fire when the wood furnace overheated. As a two-yearold at that time, I remember waking up and seeing the nursery door in flames. My screams woke the rest

of the family. I remember nothing else about that night, but mom said she took each of the three babies and flung us out the front door into a snow bank. The older three kids upstairs jumped off the porch rood into banks of snow. One of my brothers, John, burned his feet stepping on a register in his bedroom. In the summer, we used the tub room upstairs that had only a tub. I loved baths, but I was allowed only an inch of water, for the cistern might go dry too soon if bathing took too much water. Mom usually yelled up to me to turn off the faucet if I tried to sneak in more. Cooling off and sleeping upstairs with no air conditioner was a real challenge in the hot, humid summers. But when you have nothing better, you simply don’t miss it. Many times when it was hot, windows wide open, I would grab my pillow and sleep on the linoleum floor. It was cooler then the bed, but a bit harder to sleep on. For six children there weren’t many toys. I remember having a doll and all of us kids played with building blocks. I also remember having a little tin tea set. Our playing consisted of making up our own fun; hide and seek, playing softball, playing “telephone,” playing in one of the three groves. We had oat shocks that were placed up like little Indian tee-pees for threshing, three or four shocks in a tee-pee. We, the three little ones, would go out in amongst the shocks to play hide and seek. I hated seeing mice in a tee-pee, so was a little scared I’d have one crawl up my leg. Mom always put me in a dress, for she didn’t want me growing up and becoming a tomboy. We also had horses that occasionally I could ride with an older sibling. The horses’ names were Dolly Mae,

Queen, Bon Fire and George. I believe my dad was the last one in the county to still thresh oats. Dad had old equipment, all John Deere equipment, due to a grandfather and two uncles having a dealership in Dows and Clarion. Dad always managed to complete the harvests in time. Threshing oat shocks was a yearly event that was huge to the small farm. The threshing machine was like a long, huge monster, that from the back the shocks would be thrown into. The thresher would “gobble” up the bundles, the chaff would fly into a pile, and the oats would fly into a wagon. Mom would always have the typical threshers’ meal. It consisted of several meats, vegetables, and endless mashed potatoes, Jell-0 dishes, a few desserts, such as pies and cakes. Of course, there was the endless need for coffee breaks, so more food was constantly being prepared. The coffee was made in a huge, grey, enamel pot, with an egg added for flavor. There were no paper plates in the house, so when I wasn’t watching the “monster eat” the shocks, I would be washing dishes, standing on an upside down milk pail. Our south grove had plum, apple, crab apple, and cherry trees. We helped mom pick all the fruit while she busied herself to preserve the goods. There were also goose berries, strawberries, ground cherries, a pear tree, and a mulberry tree. Mom had four gardens. During the harvest we were all very busy to get the last vegetables, fruits indoors, canned before cold weather set in. Potatoes were dug up after the first frost. My favorite pastime on the farm was walking down in the summer heat to the railroad that went through the farm’s property. Behind my walk, there were at least two farm dogs and a cat sauntering behind, heading in

my direction at his own speed. The railroad tracks were about a quarter of a mile away, but I loved going down the lane with bare feet. Occasionally my little feet were rewarded by stepping on a soft pile of fine sand. Mostly the lane was dirt and pebbles, but I didn’t mind. To the right side of the lane was a field of oats, waving their heads in the wind, oat heads bowing a bit at me as I passed by. To the left of the lane was a field of sweet, dark clover with purple blossoms that I would pluck and eat. Once reaching the railroad tracks, I would stumble through the thick grass, picking Black-eyed Susan, Queen Anne’s lace, Sweet Williams, daisies, Bachelors’ Buttons, and the buttery-looking mustard. By around 4:00 p.m., I could count on the short train coming, train wheels squealing, clunking across the tracks. The engineer would always blow a short whistle at me while I waved eagerly, and the conductor from the caboose waved the last. After picking the flowers for my family’s table, I was ready for the trek back up to the house. I was never afraid of going alone. I had my menagerie of pets with me, and I really wouldn’t know what, if anything, I’d be frightened of. It was such a carefree life, full of simple fun, either by me or with my siblings. In our family we had a variety of music. My father was an accomplished musician with the piano and organ. I remember as a tiny, little girl, I would grab my dad’s large hands, and try to pull him to the piano. He would pretend to give me a hard time, but he’d finally sit down in the large living room to entertain. I’d lie on the couch with a cat, close my eyes, and be swayed away in dreamland over the beautiful notes that popped up so easily with dad’s long, calloused fingers. Years later, my brother, John, would join in with a trumpet, my sister, Vicki, with a violin, and myself with a French horn. Dad knew how to transpose all the instruments’ parts. It was beautiful to have music filling the big rooms, with dad dancing the keys away with beautiful ease. My mother

would sit down in the old rocking chair, bobbing her head to the beat, enjoying the relaxing music of the classics. My mother once said she first fell in love with dad’s music, and then she fell in love with him. My father

Once I left home, I went right into my own martial home. We had a big garden, canned numerous vegetables for decades, froze apple pies, and preserved strawberries. I love our old home today, which was built in 1894. Over the years I’ve tried to keep it decorated and looking like the prairie-style home designed originally. We raised one son, teaching him the Iowa work ethics, as my husband and I both learned in the ‘50s and ‘60s on our parents’ family farms. Our grown son soon moved to New York City, seeing 9-11, and a life far removed from Iowa. After 18 years of being out east, he and his wife moved into Clarion where my husband and I live. We love having them close by. We have learned a lot about life outside of Iowa through our son and daughter-in-law’s eyes of experiences, living in one of the world’s largest cities. Many live yet in their past, not wanting to let go. Doing so could leave one frustrated with life today. The good old days can be fun to talk about, Arvilla’s father, Max Banwell in 1914 but we enjoy the good time had a severe stuttering problem, but today. Best of all, we can benefit from when he sat down to play the organ our childhood, at least learn from it. or piano, he would sing like an angel, I know I did and am grateful for the never stuttering a note. upbringing we had. Both of my parents are gone Editor’s Note: This story may now, their deaths being eight months be found in “Saturday Night Baths apart. The farm is gone too. I have and Sunday Dinners,” a publication albums of memories, and lessons of Hometown Memories. It is a book of life within me. This past year our about growing up during the ‘50s and third family member died of cancer, ‘60s in northern Iowa. A total of 317 one of the “three little kids,” who was stories were chosen to be included in full of mischief and recklessness, my the book to tell the story of a life long twin brother, Arlan. I miss him so past. much.

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Brian Isom, CPA for Bradford Tax and Accounting. He provides individual and corporate tax preparation, tax consulting and bookkeeping services. In addition to the office in Clarion, he has satellite offices in Burlington and Mediapolis, Iowa. Angela Ausborn does payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable, monthly commissions for representatives and assists with preparation of financial statements for several in house companies. She is currently studying to become an Enrolled Tax Agent.

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InternetAuctionWarehouse.com and BlackDiamondFurnishings.com Internet Auction Warehouse was originally established in 2008. We started small, by selling a few items online. Word of mouth spread quickly, and we received calls asking if we would consign and sell items. In June 2012, 207 North Main building was purchased, remodeled and set up as a retail location. Internet Auction Warehouse opened its doors to the public October 4, 2012. Since then, we have had over 100 consignors. Most of which have seen successful sales! In addition to our brick and mortar store, we reach out to customers on the internet 24/7 thru website spidering. IAWH uses 7 major auction sites. Consignors have the choice to donate items to local charities, or benefit fundraisers if items have not sold. Services we offer: Consignment sales, online auction sales, Estate cleanouts, storage unit cleanouts, or we can specifically obtain items you are looking for by request. In June 2013 IAWH expanded its services to include modernizing existing wood furniture with our own recipe of “Black Diamond” paint. This includes, stripping, sanding, fixing, painting, refinishing, and repurposing any wood type furniture. These pieces are showcased for purchase in the IAWH retail store. We can also customize pieces ordered by request, or refinish items, all you have to do is ask us, and we will give you a quote. Beth Galli, Executive Director, for three years. Judy Haugland, Retail Associate, for six months.

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Global Compassion Network ships Safe T Homes® to Peru Global Compassion Network is sending a container of Safe T Homes® to Iquitos, Peru that will be used as a multipurpose facility that includes a ministry training center and also an agricultural research center. The GCN Haitian Village of Hope has served as a testing ground for the Safe T Home® - a highly modified

grain bin with a heat shield – and doors are now opening in Peru. GCN works with missionaries Bethany Baxter (daughter of Garner’s Terry and Debby Baxter) and her husband, Nelton Noriega Tejada, in Iquitos, Peru, as they minister to the neglected people in the region. Currently, work is being done to clear the land to prepare for the new

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Introducing Mercy Urgent Care Clinic MASON CITY- Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa is pleased to announce that Mercy Urgent Care Clinic will open on Monday, December 2. Mercy Urgent Care will be temporarily housed within Mercy Family Clinic – Regency, 621 South Illinois Avenue, Mason City. Mercy Urgent Care will provide non-emergent care for patients with sudden illness or injury that need to see a health care provider right away. No appointment is necessary. Patients are treated on a first come, first serve basis with the exception of priority conditions predetermined by triage. “Mercy Urgent Care offers the convenience and excellence of care right when you need it,” said Jim Borgstrom, Vice President, Mercy Clinic Operations. Mercy Urgent Care Clinic will replace Mercy Convenient Care

and will offer expanded services, including: - Sprains - Strains - Mild asthma attacks - Minor infections - Small cuts - Sore throats - Rashes - Urinary tract infections - Respiratory infections Mercy Convenient Care’s last day open on Mercy – North Iowa’s East Campus will be Sunday, December 1. Urgent Care is NOT for patients with life-threatening emergencies. Patients with severe conditions need to go to the Emergency Department. Urgent Care will also not fulfill the duties of a Primary Care Provider such as prescription refills, chronic pain management, and/or physical examinations.

Mercy Urgent Care Clinic hours are: · Monday – Friday: Noon – 8:00 p.m. · Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. · Holidays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. o Holidays include: New Years Day (January 1), Memorial Day; Independence Day (July 4); Labor Day; Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve (December 24); and Christmas Day (December 25). Normal clinic charges will apply; co-payments are usually lower for urgent care visits compared to emergency room visits. Mercy Urgent Care will relocate to its permanent location in Willowbrook Mall in the Spring of 2014.

By Richard Jauron, Willy Klein Buying local often times means buying locally grown food, but in December, it also can mean buying a Christmas tree from a local grower. Christmas trees are grown in Iowa and all 50 states. There are approximately 100 choose and harvest farms in Iowa, where the top selling Christmas trees are Scotch pine and white pine. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists provide tips on fresh Christmas trees. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. What factors should be considered when purchasing a Christmas tree for the holidays? A few decisions should be made before going out to buy a Christmas tree. Decide where you are going to place the tree in the home. Be sure to choose a location away from heat sources, such as a fireplace or radiator. Also, decide on the size (height and width) of the tree you want. Christmas trees may be purchased from cut-your-own tree farms or as cut trees in commercial lots. A list of tree farms in your area can be found at the Iowa Christmas Tree Growers Association website at hwww. iowachristmastrees.com. Carefully check trees at commercial tree lots to ensure the freshness of previously cut trees. Tree species commonly available at tree farms and commercial lots in Iowa include Scotch pine, white pine, red pine, Fraser fir, balsam fir, Canaan fir, Douglas fir, white spruce and Colorado spruce. When looking for a tree, select one that has a straight trunk. A tree with a straight trunk will be much easier to set upright in the stand. Check the diameter of the trunk to make sure it will fit in your stand. A tree with a bare side may be fine if you intend to place it in a corner or against a wall. How can I determine the freshness of a cut Christmas tree? The freshness of cut Christmas trees can be determined with a few simple tests. Gently run your hand over a branch. The needles on a fresh tree will be pliable. Those on a dry tree will be brittle. Another test is to lift the tree by the trunk and lightly

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bounce the butt on the ground. Heavy needle drop indicates a dry tree. A fresh tree will drop only a few needles. What is the best way to store a cut Christmas tree? If you don’t intend to set up the Christmas tree immediately, place the tree in a cool, sheltered location. An unheated garage or shed is often a suitable storage site. (The sun and wind dries out trees stored outdoors.) Put the butt of the tree in a bucket of water. Cut off the bottom 1 inch of the tree’s trunk before bringing the tree in the house. A fresh cut facilitates water uptake. Should I add any material to the water to prolong the freshness of my Christmas tree? Do not add molasses, sugar, soft drinks, aspirin or commercial products to the water. Additives provide no real benefit. The keys to keeping a Christmas tree fresh are

to place the tree away from any heat source (fireplace, heater, radiator, etc.) and keep the tree reservoir full of water. Check the tree reservoir at least once or twice a day. Fresh trees absorb large quantities of water (especially in the first few days). If the water level drops below the bottom of the trunk, water uptake will be drastically reduced or cease when the reservoir is refilled. How long can a cut Christmas tree remain in the house? The length of time a cut Christmas tree can remain in the home is determined by the tree species, the freshness of the tree at purchase, and its placement and care in the home. In general, a fresh, well-cared-for Christmas tree should be able to remain in the home for three to four weeks. Remove the tree from the house when its needles become dry and brittle.

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