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City applies for housing funds grant Turkeys winners announced The Clarksville Star and Butler County Tribune-Journal have begun their annual turkey drawings. A coupon can be found in the paper which may be dropped off at the TribuneJournal office, Allison; Clarksville Star office, J&C Grocery, Allison & Dumont, or Orly’s Meat Market, Clarksville by noon on the following Monday.

This week’s winners are Gary Huisman and Bob Litterer both of Clarksville, DeAnn Aissen of Greene, and Bill Reysack of Dumont.

If your name is drawn, it will appear in the following week’s issue and you must pick up a certificate at the Clarksville of Allison office before presenting it to J&C Grocery, Allison or Dumont, or Orly’s Meat Market, Clarksville. All certificates must be redeemed by December 31.

Allison Commercial Club/Library announce winners Winners of ham, turkeys, Allison Bucks and poinsettias in the drawings held Saturday at the Allison Library were Janet Bangs, Hannah Clark, Marlene Miller, Janis Miller, LeRoy Dralle, Eileen Wust, Shirley Aukes, Connie Wix, Annie Rieken, Mary Hewitt, Georgette Bauman, Daleth Pothast, Joy Schueler, Vernon Leerhoff, Fawn Wiebke, Steve Morton, Lois Roose, Jeanette Franken, Darwin Wubbena, Alice Schwab, Roger Marks, Kathy Eberle, Sena Wiebke, Lois McDowell, Jeanette Merrill, and Dorene Arnold.

The hams, turkeys, and Allison Bucks were donated by the Allison Commercial Club and the poinsettias were donated by the Allison Library.

By Pat Racette Allison recently had enough community interest to apply for a housing rehabilitation grant.

After 12 residents of low to moderate incomes signed up for the program by completing pre-applications, the City was evoked to apply for the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Housing Fund. According to City Clerk Glenda Miller, the City had money to rehabilitate a maximum of six houses, dishing out a total of $12,000 of their own monies.

INRCOG Director of Housing Jim Rodemeyer targeted an area of 100 homes in order to have a significant impact on the appearance of the community.

The range includes all houses on both sides of Birch Street (west), South Railroad Avenue (south), Locust Street (east) and 6th Street (north).

The grant application will now have to go through a state process before it can be approved or not for finalization.

The City is requesting $197,994 in federal funds from the IEDA, with a project total of $209,994.

“If they meet guidelines [residents], the grant could pay around $125,000 per house.”

– City Clerk Glenda Miller “If they meet guidelines [residents], the grant could pay around $125,000 per house,” said City Clerk Glenda Miller.

• Certified Public Accountant Larry Pump of Charles City presented an audit report for fiscal year 2012-13 that was approved.

According to Miller, Pump said the City was in good shape financially.

• A thank you was expressed to outgoing Council members Dave Smith and Tim Junker for their service. Neither incumbents ran for re-election, as treats were made by Miller and Deputy Clerk Chris Graser.

• A couple citizens requested sidewalk repair imbursements, as ½ of their cost was approved to be reimbursed. The City will pay a maximum of $250 if $500 or more is spent on repair.

Holiday open house draws in community...

Santa Claus sits 3-year-old Jackson Hummel on his lap during Allison Public Library’s holiday open house Saturday. A festive gathering came to play bingo, listen to live music by the Double J Wranglers, bake cookies, make ornaments, get tattoos and prepare moose munch. Refreshments were an added bonus as well. (Pat Racette Photo) See more pictures on 14

Bulls, heifers get vaccinated NCVC vet works to clip spring calves before weaning

By Pat Racette

The Corner to hold Movie Extravaganza The Corner in Allison will be having a special movie Extravaganza on Saturday, December 14 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. All area middle school students are invited. “Like” The Corner on facebook for more info. Free Casey’s pizza at 12:00 noon. Movies will begin at 1:00 and 3:00. There will be free pop and popcorn for everyone. Bring your friends.

Little Yellow Schoolhouse Old Fashioned Christmas December 15 You are invited to come to the Little Yellow Schoolhouse on Sunday, Dec. 15 and enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas. At 1 p.m. come and bring your children, grandchildren and the neighbor’s children to help decorate the Ditch Christmas Tree with popcorn strings and paper chains and snow flakes. Country School students and anyone else practice your Christmas piece for the Christmas program at 2 p.m. They will sing Christmas carols accompanied by the music of the old pump organ that lives at the school and listen to the Christmas poems and stories of yesteryear like which have been heard in the building over the last 125 years!

Pittsford Township Country School #3 is now located on the northwest corner of the Butler County Courthouse grounds in Allison, Iowa. The building has heat but please dress warmly. Refreshments will be served.

Merry Christmas to one and all.

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Cooper Motors holds open house...

Chelsea Peelen and DaMaris Menken voyaged 8 miles west to Dumont last Thursday in insulated coveralls, bibs and winter coats.

The North Central Veterinarian Clinic Doctor of Medicine and Medicine Assistant, Peelen and Menken, had to give 30 head of spring calves vaccinations, including castrating bulls and dehorning.

“We do it this time of year because

it is prior to weaning,” Peelen said.

“Usually getting them in the chute is the hardest part.”

Hauling out their equipment in the chill-to-the-bone harsh weather, they prepared for the job by installing a heater so syringes and vaccines wouldn’t freeze. The herd of crossbred Angus than was rounded into the contraption one by one by one.

The first bull rammed the gate wildly, forcing Peelen to hold a steady grip so it wouldn’t escape the manmade device.

Making her way into the chute, Peelen castrated the bull to turn it into a steer. Menken then followed with a couple of shots near the neck,

before Peelen clipped its left ear and doused the back with medicine.

“We put gold tags on their ear because they’ve been vaccinated twice,” she explained. “It means they’ve been bunk fed for at least 45 days and have started weaning.”

The next few bulls followed with the same temperament, rambling through the chute and seeming need to need a tranquilizer to relax.

“They are some of the wildest cattle we see just because they are kept down by the river bottom pasture and are left to live out in the trees,” Peelen said. “They don’t know what to expect.”

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Former postmasters Neil and Mavis Bolin of Clarksville visit Cooper Motors holiday open house Friday. (Pat Racette Photo)

LSB draws crowd for open house...

Carl DeBoer of Allison and James Bochmann of Greene chat Friday at Lincoln Savings Bank’s holiday open house. (Pat Racette photos)

North Central Veterinarian Clinic Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine Chelsea Peelen works to hold a crossbred Angus heifer in the chute last Thursday in Dumont. (Pat Racette Photo)

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Snowmobile Trails closed December 7-22 The snowmobile trails managed by the Butler County SnowSnoops will be closed 24 hours a day from Dec. 7-22 for shotgun deer season.

Out of respect for the land owners, please do not ride any of these trails during these dates. They would hate to lose access to that land for the trail systems.

North Butler HS 10th year reunion game December 14 The double-header Varsity Girls & Boys basketball games vs HamptonDumont on Saturday, December 14, @ 3:00 p.m. have been designated as the North Butler High School 10th year reunion game.

All current and former NB athletes (All Sports) and fans are invited to attend the game and reunite with teammates and classmates. A social after the game at the American Legion is being planned. Please get the word out to ALL in Bearcat Nation through Facebook, Twitter, and whatever else is out there to spread the word. See you on December 14.

Butler County Courthouse closing The Butler County Courthouse will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day according to Lizbeth Williams, Butler County Auditor.

Snowmobile Safety Class set for December 26 & 30 There will be a Snowmobile Safety Class on Thursday, December 26 and Monday, December 30, from 6-9pm in Clarksville. Driving class (if there is snow) will be January 5. Ages 12-17 are required to have a safety certificate in order to ride public trails or ditches.

Pre-register by calling Kim Lodge at 319-278-4331 or 319-239-9944 or Deb Lodge at 319-239-0296. The cost is $15 for your certificate.

City of Allison Audit Report released Larry Pump, CPA, Charles City, released an audit report on the City of Allison for the year ended June 30, 2013.

He reported that the city’s receipts totaled $1,352,188 for the year ended June 30. The receipts included $431,777 in property taxes, $107,481 from tax increment financing, $411,763 from charges for service, $160,395 from operating grants, contributions and restricted interest, $66,355 from local option sales tax, $5,364 from unrestricted investment earnings, $100,000 from bank loan proceeds and $69,053 from other general receipts.

Disbursements for the year totaled $1,272,261. The disbursements included $234,038 for public safety, $193,762 for public works, $5,265 for health and social services, $216,427 for culture and recreation, $2,644 for community and economic development, $145,260 for general government, $231,586 for debt service and $243,279 for business type activities.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the office of the Auditor of State and the City Clerk’s office.

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Bill and Connie Wix stopped by Lincoln Savings Bank holiday open house for some goodies and conversation Friday. (Pat Racette Photos)

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Christmas Worship at St. James Lutheran Church, Allison

December Health Tips

The public is invited to special Christmas services at St. James Lutheran Church, Allison. The Children’s Christmas Program will be Sunday, Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Luther League Christmas Eve Worship & Holy Communion Service will be Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Day Worship & Holy Communion will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 9:00 a.m.

Trinity Reformed Church special Christmas services Trinity Reformed Church in Allison would like to invite the public to attend their special Christmas services this year. The children’s Christmas program “Lo and Behold� will be on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. and the annual Christmas Eve candlelight service will be on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. (They hope to broadcast both of these services on Dumont Cable channel 998 for those who are unable to attend in person).

The North Butler School District recently its first major corporate sponsor donation for the new sports complex that is planned to surround the football field. Steve Stark of Innovative Ag Services Co. gave $4,000 to sports complex committee members Gene Chinander and Gail Arjes. “Innovative Ag is pleased to present these checks to you for the advancement of your project,� Stark said.

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Cold winter tilling...

In an Allison field located just northeast of Newell Avenue and 185th Street, a man tills ground Thursday in winter temperatures of 0 degrees with wind chill. (Pat Racette Photo)

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Small, nonfarm businesses in 16 Iowa counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by excessive rainfall that occurred April 1 – Aug. 5‌,â€? announced Alfred E. Judd, director of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West.

Primary counties include: Allamakee, Cerro Gordo and Floyd; along with Butler being a neighboring county and Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Franklin, Hancock, Howard, Mitchell, Winnebago, Winneshiek, Worth and Wright. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,� Judd said.

Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred. “Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage.

These loans have an interest rate of 4

percent for businesses and 2.88 percent for private, nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private, nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,� Judd said.

By law, SBA makes EIDLs available when the U. S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster.

Secretary Tom Vilsack declared this disaster at the request of Gov. Terry Branstad.

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency (FSA) about the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955 or e-mailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hardofhearing may call (800) 877-8339. For more information about SBA’s disaster assistance programs, visit http://www. sba.gov/disaster.

The deadline to apply for these loans is July 28, 2014.

By Jennifer Becker Butler County Public Health Director December is Cold and Flu Survival Month.

What is the difference between a cold and the flu?

Influenza and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses, but different viruses cause them. Since both types of illnesses have similar flu-like symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone.

Typically, flu is worse than the common cold, and more intense. Colds are usually milder than influenza. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.

Symptoms of influenza usually include fever, body aches, extreme tiredness and a dry cough. Colds usually begin with a sore throat, which goes away in a day or two. Nasal symptoms such as runny nose and congestion are extremely common with a cold. A fever is rarely a symptom

of a cold.

Prevention of colds and influenza has many common similarities. Washing hands often is the best way to avoid the viruses, because they are spread by direct contact. The viruses enter the body through the eyes, nose or mouth. Drinking plenty of fluids, exercising regularly, not smoking and limiting your alcohol consumption are other good preventatives of the common illnesses.

Also, a flu shot any time during the influenza season is another way to thwart off respiratory illness. However, the vaccine does not protect one from vomiting and diarrhea, as the same virus does not cause them.

If one is sick with either virus, stay home from work or school to help prevent the illness from spreading to coworkers or students.

Call Butler County Public Health Office for a flu vaccine at 319-267-2625, as they still have a few left.

Iowa Secretary of State Website Promotes Youth Programs Des Moines – Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz announced today that an update to the Iowa Secretary of State website will highlight and promote the office’s youth program initiatives. “It’s an honor to work with young Iowans and see them participate in our youth programs,�

Schultz said. “When young people get involved and get excited about elections and civic participation early on, they tend to continue their participation in the future.�

Schultz works to promote an interest in citizenship and voting among young Iowans through his office’s youth programs including Rock Iowa, Capitol Youth Day, Capitol Project and Student Mock Election.

Rock Iowa is a partnership between the Iowa Secretary of State’s office and the nationally recognized Rock the Vote program. It’s an interactive educational opportunity for high school seniors to learn about Iowa's voting process. These seniors are freshman voters and many will be casting a ballot for the first time this year. The goal is to educate the students about Iowa's election process and the importance of voting and exercising that right.

Capitol Youth Day brings together high school students from across Iowa to celebrate the 26th Amendment, which gives 18 year

olds the right to vote, and the national effort to promote civic education in high schools.

Capitol Project allows students to experience government in action and provides lessons in goal setting, teamwork and leadership.

The students spend four days at the Capitol meeting with statewide elected officials, legislators, pages and lobbyists and working in small groups with bill drafters and policy analysts as they imitate the legislative process from brain storming their legislative ideas to the passage or veto of their bills.

Student Mock Election provides an opportunity to K-12 students across the state to participate in the electoral process, much like adults do, in order to create an interest in the election process, awareness of issues and inspire the desire to vote in the future. It’s important to start voter education early since young Americans under the age of 18 constitute the largest population group in our nation’s history.

Capitol Youth Day, Capitol Project and Student Mock Election are sponsored by the Iowa Secretary of State’s office and the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council.

Teachers or students interested in further information regarding these programs should contact Programs Director, Jen Fagan at jen.fagan@sos.iowa.gov.

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Clubs & Meetings SHELL ROCK AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY #393 The Shell Rock American Legion Auxiliary #393 will meet Thursday, December 19, at 9:30 a.m. in the Veteran’s Room of the Boyd Building. Each member is asked to bring a $5.00 wrapped gift to exchange and 5-8 cookies. ________ CLARKSVILLE P.E.O. Chapter IT P.E.O. Sisterhood met in the home of Ione Hardy December 2 at 7:30 with 18 members present. The officers and committee chairman gave their monthly reports. Sheryl Lindner gave an update on the technology website. A news release article and a picture of our members participation in the Little Yellow School House celebration and how we conducted a Spelling Bee was submitted by the corresponding secretary to the Iowa P.E.O Website news worthy project site.

The P.E.O Cottey College chairman Lorna Schwarz and Carolyn Fenneman reported on the additional classes now offered at Cottey and added that all Iowa P.E.O. chapters are encouraged to submit a name of a potental student for the coming year. Janice Metz indicated she had been notified our Star scholarship application has been received. The final convention report from Diana Petty Chapter FE of Eldora, dealing with the business of the convention was read. The Chapter voted to support the Clarksville Food Bank with a cash donation. Seven members will furnish cookies for the Clarksville Public Library Christmas Open House. The P.E.O. Tiny Tim Tree of Snowflakes and Bells is included in the display at the library.

“A Star will help show the way” program topic was presented by Shirley Clark. The history behind the songs verses of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star describes how P.E.O’s ideals are obtainable. The Christmas Star offers to show the way. Shirley reviewed the changes in the three music versions of a P.E.O. song. The members joined in singing those arrangements and several traditional Christmas melodies accomplice on the keyboard by Lola Clark.

The Social committee Deb Lodge, Kim Lodge, Elsie Lovrien and Ione served a peppermint chocolate dessert ________ SHELL ROCK AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY #393 The American Legion Auxiliary met at 9:30 a.m. in the Veteran’s Room of the Boyd Building on November 21 with 22 members present.

President, Carol Ann Kruse called the meeting to order. Prayer by Anne Boerschel, Chaplain. After a moment of silence, Taps was played

by Donna Busch. Pledge of Allegiance was said. The song “Come Ye Thankful People” was sung with Donna playing the piano. Rhonda Landrum told about wanting to join Facebook. She wanted to know if we wanted a web site. Motion by Sharane Greenlee, 2nd by Sandy Cain, that Donna Busch and Rhonda Landrum work together to get this done.Motion approved. Sandy Cain, Card Chairman had sent two cards.

She told about Marilyn DeWitt having wheel chairs and other equipment, Sandy will donate to Hope Haven, three wheel chairs. Cathi DeWitt told about Meals on Wheels.

The President thanked all those who helped with Chili/Oyster supper.

Henrietta Reints said we now have our quota of 100 members.

Donna Busch and Judy Ripley will be distributing poinsettias.

We will be playing Christmas Bingo at our next meeting. Please bring $5.00 and a gift to exchange and 5 - 8 cookies.

Sharane Greenlee made a motion to purchase 2 new roasters. This was seconded by Donna Busch.

There will be a fund raiser for Kelly Kellum’s family. Kelly has unfortunately passed away after a brave fight with cancer. She was the daughter of Scott and Lori Soldwich.

Motion was made to adjourn.

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Bob Roelf

90th Birthday Card Shower Planned Bob Roelf will celebrate his 90th birthday on Tuesday, December 17 with a card shower. Bob was born in Allison on December 17, 1923. He married Pauline Buroker on February 22, 1948.

They have three children, Mary and Roger Layton, Grant and Karin Roelf and Bill and Linda Dunkelberger. They have 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Bob is a retired rural mail carrier.

Cards may be sent to 621 Pine St., Allison, IA 50602.

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Art and Shirley Krull

50th Wedding Anniversary DUMONT - Arthur G. Krull and Shirley M. Krull (Ross) of Dumont, Iowa, were married December. 14, 1963, at Central Methodist Church in Charles City, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family.

Cards can be sent to Art and Shirley at P O Box 325, Dumont, IA 50625.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Dawn and Paul Hilsman (Dumont, Iowa), Darcy and Marlin Smith (Dumont, Iowa), and Daniel and Gail Krull (Rockford, Iowa).

They have seven grandchildren, Elizabeth and Samuel Hilsman, Rachael and Lukas Smith, Lindsey Schnebly, Alexandra DeWitt, and Michaela Krull. They have one great-grandchild, Aubrey Schnebly.

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Freeze Frame Bowl – Greene, Iowa League Bowling Stats Wednesday Night Mixed Hot Shot League Date Bowled: Wednesday, 12/4/13 Wyffel’s Hybrids 37-19 Dralle’s Dept. Store 33.522.5 Allison Pharmacy 31-25 Emerald Door Inn 25.530.5 A&M Electric 22-34 Sonya’s Salon 19-37

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AMES, Iowa -- Children approach their 13th birthday with excitement.

They can’t wait to be teenagers. Parents, on the other hand, often see this milestone as the beginning of new worries. During December, family life specialists talk about what’s normal for teens and what parents can expect in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

“Teenagers’ brains are still developing and won’t be fully mature until they reach their early 20s,” said family life specialist Donna Donald.

“But their brains do improve during the teen years, as they get better at making decisions, thinking ahead, planning, and comparing risks and rewards.”

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60th Anniversary Henry and Audrey Freesemann will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on December 17.

Henry Freesemann and Audrey DeBower were married at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison on December 17, 1953.

Their family includes four sons and one daughter: Keith and Sue Freesemann of Yorba Linda, CA; Lois and

the late Rod Silver of Dumont, IA; Craig and Deb Freesemann of Waverly, IA; Bruce & Lisa Freesemann of Altoona, IA and Larry and Lisa Freesemann of Columbia, MO. and 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

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

ALLISONAllison Bible Church 108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, Dec. 15: 9:15 a.m. Bible Hour; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday, Dec. 18: 7:00 p.m.

Lord’s Supper and Prayer Allison Congregational Church Ralph Wedeking Pastor Sunday, Dec. 15: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Confirmation; 10:00 a.m. Worship Service.

St. James Lutheran Church Pastor Jeffrey A. Blank Sunday, Dec. 15: 9:00 a.m. Worship & Christmas Music; 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School; 5:30 p.m. Children’s Christmas Program Tuesday, Dec. 17: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Coffee at The Corner Wednesday, Dec. 18: 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Caroling; 7:00 p.m. Open House at the Parsonage Following Caroling Thursday, Dec. 19: 9:00 p.m.

WIC; 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Spring; 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Coffee at The Corner Saturday, Dec. 21: 7:00 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study at Elm Springs; The Corner Hours: 2-5 p.m.

Middle School; 7-11 p.m. H.S. Trinity Reformed Church Pastor Gary Mulder 614 Cherry St. 319-267-2982 Note: Handicap Accessible Services are broadcast live on Dumont Cable Channel 998.

Sunday, Dec. 15: 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:00 p.m.

Small Gr. Wednesday, Dec. 18: 6:30 p.m.

Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Saturday, Dec. 21: 10:00 a.m.

Christmas Program Practice APLINGTONHitesville Gospel Hall R.R., Aplington Sunday, Dec. 15: 10:00 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, Dec. 18: 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONTNew Hope Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, Dec. 15: 8:00 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, Dec. 15: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

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

Reformed Church, Bristow Kesley Presbyterian Church

Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, Dec. 15: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Bristow.

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

Unity Presbyterian Church Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 Pastor Christine Kaplunas Sunday, December 15: 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service.

St. John Lutheran Church 204 N. Washington 278-4765 Sunday, December 15: 8:30 a.m.

Council Meeting; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship & Sunday School Christmas Program; 1:30 p.m. Service @ Clarksville Skilled Nursing.

Monday, December 16: 7:00 p.m.

Handbell practice.

Wednesday, December 18: 7:30 p.m. Dartball here w/Immanuel.

Thursday, December 19: 10:30 a.m. Service @ Clarksville Skilled Nursing; Newsletter deadline.

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

Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service/Presentation on a Mission Trip; Cooperative Potluck dinner to follow.

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

Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship/ Program/Chili Feed/Birthday Cake/ Nursing Home Caroling.

Tuesday, December 17: 10:00 a.m. Communion @ Nursing Home.

Wednesday, December 18: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study; 6:00 p.m. Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. Bible Study & Dartball.

New Life Lutheran Congregation Unity Presbyterian Church Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 Rev. Kris Snyder, Pastor 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; 3rd and 4th Sundays Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor Sunday, December 15: 8:00 a.m.

Worship.

Tuesday, December 17: 1:30 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study.

Church of Christ 302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, December 15: 8:45 a.m.

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

Wednesday, December 18: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study & Sonbeams.

DUMONTDumont Reformed Church (641) 857-3514 Pastors Jeff and April Fiet Sundays: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (age 3 through high school); 10:00 a.m. Worship (Nursery Care

Church

Provided Each Week; Communion on the First Sunday of each Month) Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. RCYF (youth group for 8th-12th grade) GREENEFirst Presbyterian Church 319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Jenny Ehlers, Pastor pcgreen@omnitelcom.com Sunday, Dec. 15: 8:30 a.m. Worship Followed by Fellowship St. Mary’s Catholic Church Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, Dec. 15: 10:00 a.m.

Mass.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 324 E. Traer, Greene Gary Hatcher, Pastor 641-816-5531 Sunday, Dec. 15: 9:00 a.m. Worship, Following Worship Service of Laying on of Hands and Anointing; 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion; 2:00 p.m. Liebe Care Devotions; 2:00 p.m. Christmas Cantata Monday, Dec. 16: 3:00 p.m.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday, Dec. 18: 7:00 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 5:00 p.m. Soup Supper; 7:00 p.m. Advent Worship Saturday, Dec. 21: 6:00 p.m.

Worship NASHUASt. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill 10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant HillNashua Rev. Jessica Margrave Shirm (641) 435-4998 Sunday, December 15: 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday, December 18: 7:308:15 p.m. Youth Devotions.

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

Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m.

Worship.

United Methodist Church 404 2nd Street Pastor Catherine Orth Church - 319-276-3195 Cell – 319-231-2117 Office Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, December 15: 9:00 a.m.

Worship.

PLEASANT VALLEY – First United Church of Christ 31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, December 15: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School Christmas program rehearsal; 10:00 a.m. Worship.

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

Sundays: 8:30 a.m.

SHELL ROCK – United Methodist Church 204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, December 15: 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service.

First Baptist Church 223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, Dec. 15: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School & Bible Class.

Wednesday, December 18: 5:30

Faith Lutheran Church 422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer. com Sunday, December 15: 9:00 a.m.

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

Wednesday, December 18: 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service.

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

Sunday, Dec. 15: 8:45 a.m.

Christmas Eve Program Practice; 8:45 a.m. Adult Class; 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service, Coffee & Fellowship; 2:00 p.m. Christmas Cantata at St. Peter Church in Greene Wednesday, Dec. 18: 7:30 p.m.

Choir Practice Saturday, Dec. 21: 7:00 a.m.

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

Friday, December 13: 7:00 a.m.

Mass.

Saturday, December 14: Faith Formation Leaders Retreat; Sr. High Activity; 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, December 15: 8:00 a.m.

Mass/Children’s Liturgy of the Word; 10:00 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy of the Word; 11:00 a.m. Catholicism Series; 7:00 p.m. Catholicism Series.

Monday, December 16: 6:307:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Choir Rehearsal.

p.m. Confirmation; 6:00 p.m. Midweek Classes.

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

Obituaries

Ralph “Junior” H. Smith

Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Sundays 9:30 a.m. KXEL AM Radio Bible Class The Double Edged Sword Saturday, December 14: 5:00 p.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Bible Class.

Ralph “Junior” H. Smith, age 72, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born on January 7, 1941, in rural Bremer County, the son of Ralph Kenneth and Pauline Elsie (Hirsch) Smith.

He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1958.

Ralph was united in marriage with Clara Bateman on December 18, 1959, at the home of his parents.

To this union four children were born. The couple made their home in Clarksville where they have lived their entire life. Following marriage, Ralph was employed at a fertilizer plant, hauled milk and worked a short time a U.E.A. in Waverly. He spent most of his career working for the City of Clarksville overseeing day to day operations, maintaining the cemetery grounds and plowing snow during the winter months. He retired in 2003.

Ralph was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing, bowling, golf, fast pitch softball and playing cards. Perhaps one of his greatest joys was attending his grandchildren’s school activities and spending time with family.

Ralph died suddenly on Monday, December 2, 2013, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, Iowa. He

was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Connie Rust, Judy Davis and one in infancy; one sonin-law, Joel Green.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 53 years, Clara; three daughters, Carla (Benjamin) Silva of Shelbyville, TN, Sharon (Bryan) Markussen of Albert Lea, MN and Shelley (Doug) Maiers of Clarksville, IA; one son, David (Jen Elliott) Smith of Clarksville, IA; ten grandchildren, Jennifer (Brad) Clark, Adam Green, Ashley and Alyssa Markussen, Jared, Tayler and Jadyn Maiers, Matthew, Tre and Kylie Smith; three greatgrandchildren, Christopher Warner, Ashlyn Clark, Landyn Green; three brothers, Kenneth (Annetta) Smith of Clarksville, IA, Harry (Donna) Smith of Waterloo, IA, Bill (Carla) Faust of Clarksville, IA; two sisters, Vicky (Dean) Hilmer of Waverly, IA and Mary (Mike) Lay of Arizona.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville with Pastor Linda Myren officiating. Organist was Sharon Leerhoff and she accompanied the congregation as they sang “Borning Cry” and “In The Garden”. Vocalist, Karen Smith, sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and Travis Bouska sang “Go Rest High On That Mountain”. Interment was at Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville with Jennifer Clark, Adam Green, Ashley Markussen, Alyssa Markussen, Jared Maiers, Tayler Maiers, Jadyn Maiers, Matthew Smith, Tre Smith and Kylie Smith served as Casketbearers.

Honorary Casketbearers were Christopher Warner, Ashlyn Clark and Landyn Green. Roy & Joyce Smith and Jen Elliott served as the Flower Committee.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville was in charge of arrangements.

John Henry Osborn

Peace United Church of Christ 1800 11th Street SE 319-352-3151 Pastor Jonathan Hennings Sunday, December 15: 8:30 a.m.

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

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• Butler County Tribune-Journal • Clarksville Star •

Have you ever gotten a date wrong? I woke up this morning to the sound of my wife telling our son that he didn’t need to go to the orthodontist today after all. A mistake had been made and it was actually next week instead of this week. He was overjoyed.

But I immediately realized that I had made the mistake. I was a week off. I had been so busy planning for the holidays that I had rushed through the calendar and was operating as if we were a whole week further down the road.

Fortunately, an error like that can be corrected. When we’ve over planned or scheduled in advance, it’s easy to right the wrong and get back on track. However, when you make the opposite mistake, it’s a much greater dilemma.

There have been times when I’ve mixed up my schedule and run a week behind. The results are never good. Missed appointments, lost opportunities, disappointed people are all the results of this type of error. But in some cases it can lead to even worse consequences.

Jesus says in Luke 12:40, “Be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” This tells us that we can’t plan for it using a calendar or a clock. The planning needs to occur before the deadline...not after.

We’re in the Advent season and Advent is a time of waiting. We wait for the celebration of Christmas. We wait for the celebration of Christ’s birth. But we also wait for Christ to return. We look at the present celebrations with an eye to the future.

As you think about the holiday season it is much better to be a week ahead rather than a week behind, but it’s even more important when it comes to matters of salvation. It can never be too early to ready yourself for Christ’s return. You can never over prepare for his unpredictable and unscheduled visit. When that day comes we will all be better off if we’ve taken the time now to ready our hearts and souls for his arrival. This Advent, make sure that you’re running ahead of schedule on issues of the heart and the soul. It’s dangerous if you run behind.

Pastor Gary Mulder, Trinity Reformed Church in Allison

John Henry Osborn was born on June 20, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the youngest of 5 children to Donald Dean and Florence Lydia (Duree) Osborn and died on Friday, December 6, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. He received his education in the public schools in Cedar Rapids.

John was united in marriage to Mary Ann Rutledge on September 21, 1963 in Cedar Rapids. This union was blessed with two children.

As a young man of 16 John worked in a Bakery at night and spent his days working for the local service station. He went on to work for Wilson Packing in Cedar Rapids. John worked for Cherry Burrell and did Handyman work for anyone needing help around town. Later after he had developed his construction skills he formed Osborn Construction Company. John built many homes, created house plans, concrete work, genitate surfacing, hauled dirt, and held the city contract for sidewalk work in Cedar Rapids. He contributed his time and effort to the Greene community projects. John holds two patents. He was a very hard worker and donated many hours of his expertise to helping out friends and neighbors with their personal projects.

John was a very generous man, believed in helping others, spent time mentoring youth. He served as a Boy Scout Leader in Cedar Rapids. John assisted in clean up operation after the floods both in Cedar Rapids and

Greene. He enjoyed living near the river and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

Living family members include his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Ann Osborn, Greene; one son: John (Misty) Osborn, Amber, Arin and Anthony, Ionia; one daughter: Tina Marie (Dan) Schleder and their children: Bradley, Ryley and Madison Schleder, Cedar Rapids; Brothers and Sisters–in-law: Cheryl (Evelyn) Rutledge, Cedar Rapids, Marilyn Billings, Florida, Joel (Judy) Rutledge, LaClaire, Judi (Don) Kielman, Clarksville; many nieces and nephews and lots of friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, 4 siblings: Jack (Liz) Osborn, Jim (Kay) Osborn, Nancy (Bill) Lint, Betty Reed, brother-inlaw, Lynn Rutledge; mother-in-law, Walda Rutledge.

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial was in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the John Osborn Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636 These gifts will go to support the local chapters of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Retz Funeral Home, 519 N. First St. Greene.

Editorial Butler County Extension News

• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

Yard and Garden: Caring for Holiday Plants AMES, Iowa — Holiday plants are one way to extend the cheer of the holiday season and serve as a reminder of cherished time we spent with friends and family. Horticulturists with ISU Extension and Outreach say keeping these plants looking good through the holiday season and beyond is not as difficult as some might expect.

How do I care for a poinsettia?

Place the poinsettia in a plant sleeve or carefully wrap it before transporting the plant home. Exposing the poinsettia to freezing temperatures, even for a few minutes, may cause its bracts and leaves to blacken and drop. As soon as you get home, unwrap the poinsettia and place it near a sunny window or other welllit location. However, don’t let the plant touch the cold window pane.

Also, keep the poinsettia away from cold drafts or heat sources. Poinsettias prefer temperatures between 60 and 70 F. Water needs can be determined with your finger. Check the potting soil daily. When the soil surface becomes dry to the touch, water the plant until water begins to flow out the bottom of the pot. The pots of most poinsettias are placed inside decorative pot covers. When watering a poinsettia, carefully remove the pot covering, water the plant in the sink, then drop the poinsettia back into the pot cover.

When given good care, a poinsettia should remain attractive for several weeks. Poinsettias are normally discarded after the holiday season.

How do I care for a Christmas cactus?

Plants commonly referred to as Christmas cacti include the true Christmas cactus (Schumbergera bridgesii), Thanksgiving cactus (Schumbergera truncata) and numerous hybrids.

While Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti are similar in appearance, there are differences. The flattened stem segments (phylloclades) on the Christmas cactus have rounded margins. Christmas cacti typically bloom in December or January. The phylloclade margins on the Thanksgiving cactus possess two to four saw-toothed projections. Thanksgiving cacti typically bloom in November or December.

While there are differences in their appearance and bloom time, the cultural requirements for Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti are the same.

Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti prefer bright, indirect light and temperatures of 60 to 70 F. In spring and summer (when plants are actively growing) water plants about once every seven days and fertilize every two to four weeks with a dilute fertilizer solution. In fall and winter, keep plants a bit on the dry side. A thorough watering every seven to 10 days is usually sufficient.

Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti are short-day plants. Plants will not bloom properly if exposed to artifi-

cial light at night. In late summer/ early fall, place plants in a cool (60 to 65 F) location that receives bright light during the day, but no artificial light at night. An unused bedroom or basement may have the proper environmental conditions. Continue to give plants good, consistent care during flower bud development.

Moving plants from one location to another, excessive watering or other marked changes to their care during flower bud development may cause the buds to drop off. The Christmas cactus can be moved and displayed in another room when the first flowers begin to open.

When given good care and a favorable environment, Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti are long-lived plants. Plants are often passed from one generation to the next.

How do I care for a Norfolk Island Pine?

The Norfolk Island pine is a popular houseplant. During the holiday season, many individuals turn their plants into living Christmas trees by decorating them with miniature lights, ribbons and ornaments. The Norfolk Island pine thrives indoors when given good, consistent care.

Place the Norfolk Island pine in a brightly lit location near an east, west or south window. Rotate the plant weekly to prevent the plant from growing toward the light and becoming lopsided. Thoroughly water the Norfolk Island pine when the soil surface becomes dry to the touch. Discard the excess water that drains out the bottom of the pot.

From spring to early fall, fertilize the plant with a dilute fertilizer solution every two to four weeks. A temperature of 60 to 75 F is suitable for the Norfolk Island pine. Winter is often a difficult time because of low relative humidity levels in most homes.

Raise the humidity level around the Norfolk Island pine with a humidifier or place the plant on a tray or saucer containing pebbles and water. (Make sure the water level does not reach the bottom of the pot.)

Low relative humidity levels, insufficient light or excessively dry soil conditions may induce browning of branch tips and lead to the loss of the lower branches.

Find answers to other yard and garden questions Frequently asked yard and garden questions are answered on the Yard and Garden FAQs website at https:// expert-hort.sws.iastate.edu/. Search the site by category or enter a term, such as poinsettia, and learn more.

Still have questions? Contact Hortline.

Hortline is Iowa State’s hotline for home gardeners with lawn, garden and ornamental questions. The horticulturists with the hotline take phone calls Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 – 4 p.m.

Contact Hortline at 515-294-3108 or email questions to hortline@iastate. edu.

Alan L. Becker

Alan L. Becker, age 56, of Shell Rock, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at his home from complications of kidney cancer.

Alan was born on July 7, 1957, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Luverne and Elizabeth (Pines) Becker. He was raised in Clarksville and graduated from the Clarksville High School in 1975. On October 8, 1988, Alan was united in marriage to Joleen Boekenstedt at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ryan, Iowa. During his life Alan was employed

by Eagles Grocery Store in Cedar Falls for eleven years, Frito Lay Inc. in Cedar Falls for nineteen years, Pella Windows in Waterloo for two years, Cedar Valley

Hoist in Plainfield for two years and then for John Deere in Waterloo for three years.

Alan was a member of Ducks Unlimited. His enjoyments included hunting, fishing, and camping; however, what Alan enjoyed most was spending time with his wife and children.

Alan’s memory is honored by: his wife, Joleen of Shell Rock; a daughter, Janee Becker of Ames; a son, Jordan Becker of Shell Rock, his parents; Luverne and Betty Becker of New Hartford; a brother, Lyle (Deb) Becker of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: a son, Bradley Becker in 1990; his maternal grandparents, Vernon and Edith Pines; and his paternal grandparents, Theodore and Linda Becker.

Alan has donated his body to the University of Iowa. Visitation for Alan will be held on Friday, December 13, at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. Memorial service will then be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. Memorials may be directed to either Cedar Valley Hospice or Alan’s family and online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson. com.

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

The Farm Bill of 2012, 2013, 2014?

I’m pretty sure you ALL know how I feel about the ineptitude of some of those folks we’ve sent to Washington, D.C., but I’m afraid what little respect I had for them has gotten even smaller.

The 2013 Farm Bill (which should have been handled in 2012 but Boehner wouldn’t bring it to a vote!) is rapidly becoming the 2014 Farm Bill and there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight.

I don’t know about you, but every time I see House Speaker Boehner on TV I just want to scream! IF he was really doing his job and trying to come to a consensus, his hair would be a mess from running hands through it! (Mine is, every time I am trying to do something frustrating!)

And then he blames the delay on the Senate Democrats who won’t say “yes” to common ground. Well, that should make any sort of compromise easier! Duh! (How much is that guy making anyway?)

According to Representative Chris Van Hollen (Maryland), “Republicans are using their political attacks on the Affordable Care Act as cover to do nothing else.” If there is no agreement by the end of the year, an agricultural system in place for decades will stop. What is going on in Washington? These are not just numbers on paper, these are human lives we are talking about.

Representative Dent (Pennsylvania) puts it quite simply, “Washington is largely broken.” Now, that should inspire a lot of confidence in our government!

You know that old saying, “If it

ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”? I think we can safely say “It is broke and needs to be fixed!

Is it possible that our congressmen (and women) are failing to remember just why they are there? These bills are not just a matter of convenience; these bills need to get done.

NOW! Bob Stallman, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation states, “We must move forward. It is time to let our leaders lead.” That would be good, except our leaders aren’t showing much inclination to lead.

The top four farm bill conferees met Tuesday, December 3rd and stated, “We made progress. We have more progress to make.” The principal disagreements with the Farm Bill seem to be over nutrition and commodity titles.

Ok, if they know where the disagreements are, they should be closer to getting it resolved and leading the country back to some stability.

Contact our esteemed congress people and let them know, “It is time to fix Washington”.

Grassley – www.grassley.senate. gov/constituents/Copy-of-contact. cfm Harkin – www.harkin.senate.gov/ contact Braley – www.braley.house.gov/ contact King – www.steveking.house.gov/ contact If they won’t (or can’t) fix it, maybe it’s time for some new people in Washington, D.C.!

Plan Your Spending and Your Future with Money Talk AMES, Iowa -- Celebrating holidays, birthdays and other special events often includes a meal with family or friends, decorating, gift giving and more. But where will the money come from to pay these celebration expenses? Money Talk, from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, can help Iowans learn to plan for holiday and other spending, and improve their financial future.

“If a celebration is not in your spending plan, then you might not have enough money set aside to pay for it. So you’ll either have to miss an event that’s important to your family, or you may take on debt that you can’t afford,” said Ruth Freeman, a family finance specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

“You can avoid this no-win situation by learning to manage your money throughout the year.”

Money Talk is a five-lesson, money management course from ISU Extension and Outreach. In the very first lesson, participants learn how to set financial goals and build a spending plan that meets those goals, Freeman explained. A spending plan includes family living expenses such as food, the mortgage or rent, utilities and auto repair. It also includes occasional expenses such as annual or semi-annual insurance premiums, car licenses, school registration and special event celebrations.

The other lessons in the series cover insurance, investing, planning for retirement and legal preparedness. Money Talk is offered online or face-to-face and more information is available at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/ money-talk.

Spending with a Plan “Before participating in the program, some Money Talk participants said they spent money without a plan. If they had a dollar in their pocket it was easy to spend it. After completing Money Talk, participants know how to determine whether something is truly a need or a want,” Freeman said.

Nearly 75 percent of Money Talk participants throughout the state report that they have begun using a system for planning and tracking

their spending or have improved their existing system. These systems can help families as they plan for holiday celebrations, Freeman said.

More than 75 percent of Money Talk participants report taking steps to reduce debt, Freeman continued.

One woman said that before she participated in Money Talk her family owed more than $10,000 in credit card debt. As a result of Money Talk, she and her husband set financial goals and began the long process of paying off their credit cards. A few years later she reported to her class instructor that they were debt free except for their home mortgage.

“Families that have little or no debt have more money available for their needs and wants, thus rely less on the local food pantry or public funds to live. After they begin funding investments for their future, they often are able to spend money on consumer goods, thus helping the economy,” Freeman said.

Three-fourths of participants report that as result of Money Talk they are taking steps to prepare for retirement, Freeman said.

One Money Talk participant said the program “really helped me see where I could be if I start investing now. I also learned how to overcome small problems I had early on and the steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

About Those Holiday Expenses “Getting back to those holiday celebration expenses, if your family is searching for ways to find money for your future, consider spending less on your next holiday and saving or investing those dollars,” Freeman suggested.

“Do you have decorations from prior years that you can reuse in new ways? Can you give gifts that cost little or no money? What about making a gift certificate to mow someone’s lawn or babysit? How about giving a baked good along with the recipe? These and many other ideas honor the people who are important to you, while reducing credit card debt in January. And consider signing up for Money Talk,” Freeman said.

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2013 Farm Poll: Farmers concerned about Herbicide-Resistant Weeds AMES, Iowa – Iowa farmers are increasingly concerned about herbicide-resistant weeds and are changing their weed management practices to deal with the issue, according to the 2013 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.

“In this year’s poll, we directed herbicide resistance questions to farmers who planted corn, soybeans or other row crops in 2012,” said J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr., a sociologist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Arbuckle codirects the annual poll with Paul Lasley, also an ISU Extension and Outreach sociologist.

The sociologists developed herbicide resistance questions for the 2013 poll in partnership with the ISU Department of Agronomy. Associate Chair Micheal Owen, university professor and extension weed specialist, said they wanted to gather in-depth information about the state of herbicide resistance in Iowa. They hoped to reveal farmers’ impressions of herbicide resistance and gain insight into the weed management practices farmers might be using.

“Typically growers don’t realize they have an herbicide resistance problem until 30 percent of the weeds are of the resistant phenotype,” Owen said.

Arbuckle said 35 percent of farmers responding to the poll reported they had weeds they believed to be resistant to at least one herbicide group. Glyphosate resistance was most commonly cited, with 32 percent of farmers reporting glyphosate-resistant weeds. Fourteen percent of farmers reported they had weeds they believed to be resistant to ALS inhibitor herbicides. Only 5 percent or fewer reported weeds resistant to triazine, HPPD inhibitor or PPO inhibitor herbicides.

Fifty-two percent of respondents indicated that they had changed their weed management program in the past five years to address herbicideresistant weeds. Less than half reported that they developed their own herbicide programs, and 65 percent indicated that they hired custom applicators to do at least some of their spraying.

Ninety percent of respondents reported that they used postemergence herbicides in 2012, and 64 percent applied them to more than 75 percent of their land. Eighty-five percent reported using soil-applied herbicides, with half of farmers applying them to more than 75 percent of their cropland. Eighty-one percent indicated that they used formal scouting methods to determine the need for postemergence spraying on at least some of their land.

The researchers also asked farmers whether they used particular management practices and how effective those practices were for managing herbicide-resistant weeds.

Ninety-three percent used crop rotation and 80 percent used multiple herbicide application timings.

Seventy-four percent of farmers also

had managed weeds using tillage, 71 percent had used multiple modes of herbicide action in a season and 60 percent had used multiple modes of herbicide action in each application.

“These most commonly used strategies for managing herbicideresistant weeds were also rated as the most effective,” Arbuckle said.

“More than 80 percent of farmers rated crop rotation and multiple herbicide application timings as effective or very effective. At least 70 percent rated tillage or multiple modes of herbicide action used in a season or in each application as effective or very effective management strategies.”

The 2013 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll “provides us with a snap shot of how agriculture in Iowa is understanding and addressing issues regarding herbicide resistance.

Researchers still have a lot of work to do before growers are fully aware of the serious issues. Growers can learn there are a lot of tactics they can use,” Owen said.

The weed specialist noted that more analyses of the farm poll data would be useful. How did growers with 1,000 acres or more respond compared with growers on smaller farms? Did they use different tactics? Getting answers to those types of questions could be helpful in developing ISU Extension and Outreach education programs.

About the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll Arbuckle said 1,209 farmers participated in the 2013 Farm Poll and on average they were 65 years old.

Because the Farm Poll is a panel survey, in which the same farmers participate in multiple years, participants are somewhat older on average than the general farmer population. Fifty-two percent earned more than half of their income from farming, while an additional 17 percent earned between 26 and 50 percent of their household income from the farm operation.

In addition to herbicide resistant weeds, the 2013 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll asked for farmers’ opinions on climate change, rented land, Bt-resistant corn rootworm, and soil health and compaction.

The 2013 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll summary report (PM 3061) and previous Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll summary and topical reports are available to download from the ISU Extension and Outreach Online Store, https://store.extension.iastate.edu/, and Extension Sociology, http://www.soc.iastate.edu/extension/ifrlp/about.html.

Conducted every year since its establishment in 1982, the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll is the longestrunning survey of its kind in the nation. ISU Extension and Outreach, the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and the Iowa Agricultural Statistics Service are all partners in the Farm Poll effort.

Local Dairy Days Feature Profitable Dairy Practices Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to hear Iowa State University Extension Specialists share information on emerging dairy industry issues at the 2014 ISU Extension Dairy Days scheduled at seven eastern Iowa locations between January 20 and February 6.

The ISU Extension Dairy Team conducts this workshop each winter to help producers make herd management decisions based on the latest research. This year producers will learn about Grass/Legume Forage Mixtures for Dairy from Brian Lang or Mark Carlton, ISU Extension Field Agronomists. Kristen Schulte, Extension farm management specialist or Larry Tranel, ISU Extension Dairy Specialist will discuss Contracting Corn Silage for Your Dairy. Melissa O’Rourke, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist will provide information on the Top Legal Issues Dairy Producers Should Know; and Jenn Bentley, ISU Extension Dairy Specialist or Lee Kilmer, Extension Dairy specialist and Professor of Animal Science, will discuss producer surveys on calf management practices.

After lunch, Dr. Lee Kilmer or Jenn Bentley will discuss best management practices with Leave No Dairy

Calf Behind. Dan Huyser Extension Ag Engineer will share information on Calf Facilities and Repurposing Buildings. Dr. Leo Timms or Dr. Lee Kilmer will share information on Optimizing Your Heifer Enterprise. The final segment will include an interactive survey and discussion with Extension Dairy Field Specialists on Dairy Herd Management Practices.

Dairy Days will be offered at seven locations: Jan. 20 in Riceville, Jan. 21 in Calmar, Jan. 22 in Waverly, Feb. 3 in Bloomfield, Feb. 4 in Kalona, Feb. 5 in Holy Cross, and Feb. 6 in Ryan. Registration starts at 9:30 am and the program will conclude by 3:00 pm. Details about each date are available from your county ISU Extension office.

A $15 registration fee covers the noon meal and proceedings costs.

Pre-registration is requested by the Friday before each event to reserve a meal. Vouchers may be available from local ag-service providers or veterinarians.

For more information contact your local county ISU Extension & Outreach office or your local dairy specialist, Jenn Bentley at 563-3822949 or Larry Tranel at 563-5836496.

6 • Thursday, December 12, 2013 Butler County 4-H Adult Awards given at 4-H Awards Program In addition to having youth join 4-H, our leaders are the other important part in the Butler County 4-H Program. Award of the 4-H Clover for 5 years of service went to Jessica Lovrien of Clarksville. Award of the Clover for 10 years of service went to Margaret Harris of Clarksville. Thank you leaders for all of your dedicated service to the youth of Butler County and the huge contributions you have made to many 4-H’ers lives!

The 2013 Alumni Award went to Jean Ann Wedeking. Jean Ann is always willing to help with anything she’s asked to do. She helped the Jackson Lucky Clovers with their blanket making service project. She is very patient with the girls and has taught them many things from blanket making to keeping a record book. Jean Ann made the curtains members hung in the barns during fair. Thanks for all you have done for 4-H. The 2013 Merit Award went to Farm Credit Services of America.

The partnership Butler county 4-H has had with Farm Credit Services of America goes back a ways. Farm

Credit supplies all the stall cards for fair and sends ring help to fair the day of the beef show. This fall they have gone above and beyond as they offered to pay for the new retinal tablet used for State Fair eye scans in beef and sheep. This amounted to a gift of over $3,500 for the 4 counties using the tablet. We can’t begin to thank Farm Credit for all they do to support Butler County 4-H. The 2013 Honorary Award was awarded Gary and Stacey Sherburne. It would be extremely hard to find a better sheep superintendent than Stacey. He is always on hand at weigh-ins and show days to make sure things run smoothly, with Gary at his side. Gary and Stacey have been great contributors to the Feed Shed in past years too. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the Butler County 4-H’ers!

Thank you to all these fantastic 4-H adult volunteers! We appreciate all of YOU! To find out more about the ISU Extension Butler County 4-H program contact: Butler County Extension Office at 319-267-2707.

Senator Chuck Grassley Strengthening Military Whistleblower Protections As the Senate debates the Defense Authorization bill, I introduced with several colleagues an amendment to strengthen military whistleblower protection laws to ensure those who report sexual assault and other misconduct are not further victimized by retaliation.

There’s plenty of evidence that military personnel have an unbelievably difficult time when blowing the whistle on misconduct, fraud or even sexual assault.

Too often, these complaints get tossed into the garbage for no good reason. Retaliation seems to be the norm rather than the exception. The simple changes in our amendment can make a big difference for whistleblowers.

The bipartisan Military Whistleblower Protection Act would extend whistleblower protections to witnesses as well as victims, and ensures action is taken both to provide corrective relief to victims of retaliation and to discipline those who retaliate. It also extends the current 60-day period to file a report to one year, bringing it more in line with other federal and contractor whistleblowers who have longer reporting periods—often up to three years to report misconduct. Finally, it requires the service branches to actively support those with confirmed cases of retaliation by submitting their request to clean up their records to the Board for Military Correction of Records, rather than leaving that responsibility solely on victims to accomplish on their own.

A Government Accountability Office audit reported that more than 60 percent of service members who reported sexual assaults in 2012 experienced re-

taliation. Less than 1 percent of whistleblowers who filed reprisal complaints obtained relief, and only 19 percent of those who the Inspector Generals’ certified had experienced retaliation ever got their records corrected. Additionally, a Pentagon study released in May 2013 and based on a confidential survey sent to more than 100,000 active-duty service members found as many as 26,000 members of the military experienced offenses ranging from sexual harassment to sexual assault last year. However, fewer than 3,400 individuals reported the incidents. The Department of Defense concluded most victims did not step forward because they worried about retaliation and believed that reporting the alleged offense would negatively impact their military careers.

The amendment I cosponsored with Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine of Virginia and Susan Collins of Maine is supported by more than 50 good government, public health and veterans’ organizations.

The Military Whistleblower Protection Act amendment goes hand in hand with another amendment I’m cosponsoring with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. The Military Justice Improvement Act amendment takes prosecutions out of the hands of commanders and gives them to professional prosecutors who are independent of the chain of command to help ensure impartial justice for the men and women of our armed forces. It’s the right thing to do, it will improve military morale and readiness, and it protects those who volunteer to defend our nation and protect our freedoms.

EPA Bypasses Rule-making Procedures, Gets Caught Federal rule-making procedures are important for holding the federal government accountable to the public. Federal agencies wield tremendous power. The way they decide to interpret and enforce federal law through rules and regulations has significant ramifications for the affected parties, whether individuals, business owners or state and local governments. These federal rules have the effect of law, but those who develop them are not elected.

The only way average citizens can impact the process is through the federal law – called the Administrative Procedure Act – mandating that agencies solicit public comments before instituting a new rule.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently provided a case study of why federal rule-making procedures matter. The EPA bypassed basic rule-making procedures to enforce new restrictions on wastewater treatment. The restrictions are expensive for city and county governments and, consequently, for local taxpayers.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit invalidated the EPA’s

action on procedural grounds. The appeals court decided the agency changed its policy without public notice and without seeking public comment, as required by law. Now, the EPA says it will implement that decision only in the 8th Circuit. It will not enforce the new rules in the states in the 8th Circuit. The agency will continue to enforce its guidance on wastewater treatment as if it were a formal rule, in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, in the rest of the country.

The EPA tried to violate basic rulemaking procedures and got caught.

Now, the agency is enforcing the violation everywhere except for the court circuit where it lost its case.

This isn’t the way to conduct agency business. The rules are in place for good reason. They’re meant to keep the public involved and informed of major decision-making and hold agencies accountability for their actions. As Americans, we pride ourselves on setting and following the rule of law. An agency that flouts the law undermines public trust in government and erodes our strength as a country.

2013 4-H Awards

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2013 I Dare You 2013 Butler County 4-H Awards Program Held Leadership Award The annual Butler County 4-H ers; Christine Reyna - Butler County ets Woodworking; Macy Janssen Recipients Named Award’s Program was held on Sun- Young Riders; Andrea Schrage - Shell Rock Rockets Clothing; James Tiffany Cassmann has been awarded the American Youth Foundation’s National Leadership Award in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living and potential for leadership. The honor was presented to her at the Award’s Program held November 17, 2013 at the AplingtonParkersburg High School Auditorium.

The National Leadership Award is presented each year by the American Youth Foundation (AYF) in cooperation with principals, counselors, county 4-H agents, church groups and other organizations across the country. The award was first offered in 1941 by the late William H. Danforth, founder of the Ralston Purina Company in St Louis, who challenged young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others through lives of service. The award is inspired by the book, “I Dare You!” written by Danforth, in which he commends the balanced life of mental, physical, social and spiritual development as the backbone of leadership. In addition to a certificate of recognition each recipient received a copy of Danforth’s inspirational book, “I Dare You!” And an opportunity to attend AYF’s Leadership Conference located in Michigan. Over 7000 schools, 4-H programs and other organizations take part in this National Leadership Award Program yearly.

To find out more about the ISU Extension Butler County 4-H program contact: Butler County Extension Office at 319-2672707.

Butler County 4-H Project Award Winners 4-H Projects are the centerpiece of 4-H learning. 4-H’ers not only learn more about how something is done or works, but also learn how to work with other 4-H’ers gaining many skills they’ll use throughout life. This year’s winners were: Simon Garbes -Shell Rock Rockets -Woodworking; M a c y Janssen - Shell Rock Rockets - Clothing; James Mobley - Albion Go-Getters - Goat; Emily Leerhoff - Butler BB’s - Child Development, Food & Nutrition, Visual Arts, Woodworking The Butler County Fair provides an opportunity to showcase 4-H’ers and their projects to the public. All awards cannot be made at the fair. Those awards presented at the Awards Program include: Outstanding Herdsmanship: Monroe Clever Clovers – Beef, Rabbits/Poultry, Swine Albion Clubs – Sheep Jefferson Livewires – Horse Butler - Dairy Fair Club Booth Awards: Monroe Clever Clovers – 1st Place Club Booth Shell Rock Rockets – 2nd Place Club Booth Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers – 3rd Place Club Booth

2012-2013 Butler County 4-H Council Receives Awards The Butler County 4-H Council is composed of 4-H’ers in their intermediate and senior years of 4-H work. At the recently held 2013 Butler County 4-H Awards Program, the 2012-2013 Council were awarded County Council certificates. Those receiving member certificates were: Sidney Groen, Emily Leerhoff, Jordie Kampman, Cody Johnson, Macy Janssen, Tiffany Cassmann, Jodie Johnson, Katelyn Shultz, Laura Edeker, Brylee Landers, Tyler Ruby, Andrea Schrage, Kortney Sherburne, Cheslea Johnson, Danielle Eisentrager, Jake Goodrich, Madyson Bixby, Brady Janssen, Addie Gibson, Collin Johnson and Collin Chesnut.

This group of young adults help serve as a great resource for the county’s programs.

They offer ideas and assist with making decisions for the 4-H program, help with workshops and officer trainings, and other countywide activities and they serve as youth respresentatives on the Youth Advisory Committee.

To find out more about the ISU Extension Butler County 4-H program contact: Butler County Extension Office at 319-267-2707.

day, November 17, 2013 at the Aplington-Parkersburg High School Auditorium. The program celebrated the accomplishments of Butler County 4-H members and leaders from this past year.

Congratulations go out to all of this year’s winners! The following youth received awards: Little Clover Certificates: Casey Leerhoff - East Butler Ramblers; Alexis Brinkman - Greene Golden Eagles; Erica Brinkman - Greene Golden Eagles; Charity Johnson - Albion Dandy Dozen; Wyatt Junker - Albion Go-Getters; Sierra Vance - Butler BB’s; Cori Brase - Butler County Young Riders; Fletcher Buss - Butler County Young Riders; Mollie Buss - Butler County Young Riders; Emma Eberline - Butler County Young Riders; Trenton Klingenborg - Butler County Young Riders; Jordan Osterbuhr - Butler County Young Riders; Eva Wessels - Butler County Young Riders; Jase Wiebke - Butler County Young Riders; Kaycee Wiebke Butler County Young Riders Outstanding Junior Recordkeeping Awards: Carter Leerhoff - East Butler Ramblers; Nadia Treichel - Coldwater/ Dayton Busy Gophers; Cassidy Staudt - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Karter Faust - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Liberty Epley - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Ainsley Lovrien - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Janet Borchardt - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Evan Bixby - Shell Rock Rockets; LizBeth DeGroote - Shell Rock Rockets; Brady Feckers - Shell Rock Rockets; Mattie Janssen - Shell Rock Rockets; Isabella Mohn - Shell Rock Rockets; Ray Seidel - Greene Golden Eagles; Andrew Morton - Greene Golden Eagles; Brandon Reiher - Greene Golden Eagles; Justin Hanson Greene Golden Eagles; Daylene Ritter - Greene Golden Eagles; Alex Shultz - Greene Golden Eagles; Joshua Haan - Albion Go-Getters; Luke Edeker - Albion Go-Getters; Kolbi Rice - Albion Go-Getters; Kobe Riherd - Albion GoGetters; Melanie Johnson - Albion Dandy Dozen; Megan Johnson - Albion Dandy Dozen; Seyann Luhring - Albion Dandy Dozen; Halie Petersen - Albion Dandy Dozen; Mallory Hoodjer - Butler BB’s; Bailey Myers - Butler BB’s; Clay Brase Butler County Young Riders; Beth Homeister - Butler County Young Riders; Colton Klingenborg - Butler County Young Riders; Lane Leerhoff - Butler County Young Riders; Josie Oldenburger - Butler County Young Riders; Keivan Oldenburger - Butler County Young Riders; Emy Osterbuhr - Butler County Young Riders; Cailey Reyna - Butler County Young Riders; Hannah Finch - Butler County Young Riders; Madison Johnson - Monroe Clever Clovers; Trevor Rule - Monroe Clever Clovers; Noah Oldenburger Monroe Clever Clovers Outstanding Intermediate RecordKeeping Awards: Hannah Hennings - Shell Rock Rockets; Macy Janssen - Shell Rock Rockets; Bryce Bruns - Jefferson Livewires; Carly Strauser - Jefferson Livewires; Kassi Rice - Albion Dandy Dozen; Olivia Asche - Albion Dandy Dozen; Andrew Haan - Albion Go-Getters; Collin Johnson - Albion Go-Getters; Emily Leerhoff - Butler BB’s; Makayla Holub - Butler BB’s; Courtney Reyna - Butler County Young Riders; McKenzie Feckers - Shell Rock Rockets; Hailey Finch - Butler County Young Riders; David Eisentrager - Monroe Clever Clovers; Nick Oldenburger Monroe Clever Clovers; Kyle Sherburne - Monroe Clever Clovers Outstanding Senior Recordkeeping Awards: Dalton Feckers - Shell Rock Rockets; Collin Chesnut - Shell Rock Rockets; Isabel Derdzinski Greene Golden Eagles; James Seehusen - Greene Golden Eagles; Katelyn Shultz - Greene Golden Eagles; Brylee Landers - Greene Golden Eagles; Tiffany Cassmann - Greene Golden Eagles; James Mobley - Albion Go-Getters; Laura Edeker - Albion Dandy Dozen; Chelsea Johnson - Albion Dandy Dozen; Kayla Jacobs - Butler BB’s; Alysha Fox Butler County Young Riders; Sidney Groen - Butler County Young Rid-

Butler County Young Riders; Candace Taylor - Butler County Young Riders; Molli Wise - Butler County Young Riders; Danielle Eisentrager - Monroe Clever Clovers; Jodie Johnson - Monroe Clever Clovers; Bobbi Sicard - Monroe Clever Clovers; Sydney Rule - Monroe Clever Clovers; Kortney Sherburne - Monroe Clever Clovers Historian Awards: Madison Bloker - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Makenzie Bloker - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Janet Borchard - Jackson Lucky Clovers; MaKenna Brouwer - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Liberty Epley - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Justine Grummitt Jackson Lucky Clovers; MaKayla Lebeck - Jackson Lucky Clovers; McKenna Lebeck - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Ainsley Lovrien - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Emma Poppe - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Jaima White - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Tiffany Cassmann - Greene Golden Eagles; Emily Leerhoff - Butler BB’s; Emily Wedeking - Butler BB’s; Bailey Myers - Butler BB’s; Sierra Vance (L.C.) - Butler BB’s; Kayla Jacobs - Butler BB’s; Makayla Holub - Butler BB’s; Mariah Wefel - Butler BB’s; Olivia Asche - Albion Dandy Dozen; Kaitlin Marlette - Albion Dandy Dozen; Megan Johnson - Albion Dandy Dozen; Melanie Johnson - Albion Dandy Dozen; Seyann Luhring - Albion Dandy Dozen; Emy Osterbuhr - Butler County Young Riders; Bobbi Sicard - Monroe Clever Clovers; Danielle Eisentrager - Monroe Clever Clovers; Addyson Clark - Jefferson Livewires; Kaylee Johnson (L.C.) - Albion Dandy Dozen Secretary Awards: Janet Borchardt - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Katelyn Shultz - Greene Golden Eagles; Hailie Petersen Albion Dandy Dozen; Carson VanHauen - Albion Go-Getters; Emily Leerhoff - Butler BB’s; Addie Gibson - Butler County Young Riders; Sydney Rule - Monroe Clever Clovers Treasurer Awards: Justin Hanson - Greene Golden Eagles; Kassi Rice - Albion Dandy Dozen; Jodie Johnson - Monroe Clever Clovers Five-Year Member Awards: Abigail Benning - Monroe Clever Clovers; Bryce Bruns - Jefferson Livewires; Addyson Clark - Jefferson Livewires; Emily Doty - Butler BB’s; Jared Eiklenborg - Monroe Clever Clovers; Danielle Eisentrager - Monroe Clever Clovers; David Eisentrager - Monroe Clever Clovers; McKenzie Feckers - Shell Rock Rockets; Adeline Gibson - Butler County Young Riders; Makayla Holub - Butler BB’s; Macy Janssen - Shell Rock Rockets; McKenna Lebeck - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Emily Leerhoff - Butler BB’s; Britney Litterer - Butler BB’s; Kaitlyn Mohwinkle - Monroe Clever Clovers; Kassi Rice - Albion Dandy Dozen; Taylor Salge - Coldwater/ Dayton Busy Gophers; Sam Sharp Monroe Clever Clovers; Clay Shultz - Greene Golden Eagles; Bobbi Sicard - Monroe Clever Clovers; Miranda Vance - Butler BB’s; Ellie Wolff - Monroe Clever Clovers 9-Year Member Awards: Collin Fenneman - Coldwater/ Dayton Busy Gophers; Matthew Heeren - Jefferson Livewires; Bryce Jacobs - East Butler Ramblers; Brady Janssen - Jefferson Livewires; Tyler Ruby - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Andrea Schrage - Butler County Young Riders; Kortney Sherburne - Monroe Clever Clovers Club Awards: Greene Golden Eagles Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers Butler BB’s East Butler Ramblers Butler County Young Riders Jackson Lucky Clovers 4-H’ERS FOR 4-H Campaign (Clubs giving $2.50 or more per member: Albion Dandy Dozens Albion Go-Getters Butler BB’s Butler County Young Riders Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers East Butler Ramblers Greene Golden Eagles Jackson Lucky Clovers Monroe Clever Clovers Shell Rock Rockets Project Awards: Simon Garbes - Shell Rock Rock-

Mobley - Albion Go-Getters Goat; Emily Leerhoff - Butler BB’s Child Development, Food & Nutrition, Visual Arts, Woodworking I Dare You Award: Tiffany Cassmann - Greene Golden Eagles Junior Spirit Awards: Justine Grummitt - Jackson Lucky Clovers; Nadia Treichel - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Cassidy Staudt - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Carter Leerhoff - East Butler Ramblers; Seyann Luhring Albion Dandy Dozen; Megan Johnson - Albion Dandy Dozen; Mallory Hoodjer - Butler BB’s; Bailey Myers - Butler BB’s; Jared Brouwer - Monroe Clever Clovers; Cael Lupkes Monroe Clever Clovers Intermediate Spirit Awards: Sarah Goodrich - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Kassi Rice - Albion Dandy Dozen; Makayla Holub - Butler BB’s; Miranda Vance - Butler BB’s; Emily Leerhoff - Butler BB’s; David Eisentrager - Monroe Clever Clovers; Nick Oldenburger Monroe Clever Clovers Senior Spirit Awards: Tyler Ruby - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers;; Chelsea Johnson, Albion Dandy Dozen; Laura Edeker - Albion Dandy Dozen; Kayla Jacobs - Butler BB’s; Amanda Eiklenborg - Monroe Clever Clovers; bobbi Sicard - Monroe Clever Clovers Outstanding Senior Awards: (Given at 2013 Butler County Fair) Tyler Ruby - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Andrea Schrage Butelr County Young Riders; Kortney Sherburne - Monroe Clever Clovers; County Council Member Certificates: Senior County Council: Tiffany Cassmann - Greene Golden Eagles; Collin Chesnut - Shell Rock Rockets; Danielle Eisentrager - Monroe Clever Clovers; Jake Goodrich - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Chelsea Johnson - Albion Dandy Dozen; Jodie Johnson - Monroe Clever Clovers; Brylee Landers - Greene Golden Eagles; Tyler Ruby - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Andrea Schrage - Butler County Young Riders; Brylee Landers - Greene Golden Eagles; Tyler Ruby - Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Andrea Schrage - Butler County Young Riders; Kortney Sherburne - Monroe Clever Clovers; Katelyn Shultz - Greene Golden Eagles; Laura Edeker - Albion Dandy Dozen; Madyson Bixby - Jefferson Livewires; Cody Johnson - Albion Go-Getters; Sidney Groen - Butler Young County Riders; Jordie Kampman - Monroe Clever Clovers; Brady Janssen - Jefferson Livewires Intermediate County Council: Addie Gibson - Butler County Young Riders; Macy Janssen - Shell Rock Rockets; Sarah Goodrich Butler County Young Riders; Collin Johnson - Albion Go-Getters; Emily Leerhoff - Butler BB’s Adult Leader Awards: Jessica Lovrien - Jackson Lucky Clovers - 5 Years; Margaret Harris Butler BB’s - 10 Years Adult Awards: Jean Ann Wedeking - Alumni Award; Farm Credit Services of America - Meritorious Service Award; Stacey Sherburne - Honorary Award; Gary Sherburne - Honorary Award Club Fair Booth Decorating Awards: 1st Place Monroe Clever Clovers 2nd Place Shell Rock Rockets 3rd Place Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers Fair Herdsmanship Awards: Beef - Monroe Clever Clovers Kaitlyn Mohwinkle, Jodie Johnson, Ellie Wolff, Jordie Kampman, Madison Johnson, Jacob Wolff, Gabbi Kampman Dairy - Butler BB’s - Emily Doty; East Butler Ramblers - Nick White Rabbits/Poultry - Monroe Clever Clovers - Jared Eiklenborg, Hailey Finch, Hannah Finch, Amanda Eiklenborg, David Eisentrager Sheep - Albion Dandy Dozen Britney Gibson, Seyann Luhring; Albion Go-Getters - Nate Hemann Horse - Jefferson Livewires Austin Janssen, Brady Janssen Swine - Monroe Clever Clovers - Abby Benning, Molly Benning, Cael Lupkes

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MENUS Allison Meals on Wheels Monday, Dec. 16: Hot roast beef sandwich, potatoes/gravy, creamed peas, gingerbread banana bar Tuesday, Dec. 17: Beef and noodles, stewed tomatoes, sweet cherries Wednesday, Dec. 18: Meatloaf, baked potato, lima beans, lemon pineapple jello Thursday, Dec. 19: Honey mustard chicken, rice pilaf, brussel sprouts, apricots Friday, Dec. 20: Chili soup, cheese sandwich, emerald pears HAMPTON-DUMONT SCHOOLS BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Served FREE for ages 1 to 18!

There is a charge for Adults.

Monday, Dec. 16: Breakfast: French toast sticks/ syrup, smokies, apricots Lunch: Chicken strips, broccoli Normandy, apple wedges Tuesday, Dec. 17: Breakfast: Yogurt parfaits (9-12); Yogurt cups (K-8), toast Lunch: Beef & cheese, tortilla chips, carrot sticks, banana Wednesday, Dec. 18: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit juice Lunch: Tenderloin/bun, tomato, lettuce, asparagus, rosey applesauce Thursday, Dec. 19: Breakfast: Egg patty, toast, mixed fruit Lunch: Baked ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, pineapple Friday, Dec. 20: Breakfast: Sausage & cheese biscuit, orange wheels Lunch: Cheeseburger/bun, beets, French fries, peaches All meals include milk and are subject to change.

There is a 50¢ charge for lunch seconds for ALL students.

Fresh fruits & vegetables, whole grain breads & pastas are used whenever possible.

Hawkeye Valley Area Agency Aging MENU Monday, December 16: A: Herbed Pork Patty, Mixed Beans, Zucchini & Tomatoes, Wheat Bread, Fresh Banana, and Margarine B: Chef Salad, Orange Juice, No Salt Crackers, Fresh Banana, Assorted Salad Dressing, and Margarine Tuesday, December 17: A: Beef Spaghetti Sauce, Spaghetti Noodles, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Wheat Bread, Glazed Fruit, and Margarine B: Cranberry Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Country Tomatoes, No Salt Crackers, Glazed Fruit, and Margarine Wednesday, December 18: A: Ham Balls, Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Roll,

Dutch Apple Pie, and Margarine B: Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Roll, Dutch Apple Pie, and Margarine Thursday, December 19: A: Taco Beef, Lettuce & Tomato, Spanish Rice, Fiesta Vegetables, Tortilla Chips, Tropical Fruit, Taco Sauce, and Sour Cream B: California Veggie Soup, Sliced Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Kidney Bean Salad, Multi Grain Bread, Tropical Fruit, and Mustard Friday, December 20: A: Chicken Casserole, Brussels Sprouts, Tuscany Vegetables, Wheat Roll, Carnival Cookie, and Margarine B: Veal Parmesan, Spaghetti, Tuscany Vegetables, Wheat Roll, Carnival Cookie, and Margarine There are two menu options on most days of the month. Both congregate and home delivered meals may choose between option A and option B. Meals must be ordered in advance. All meals must be ordered by 9 a.m. the day before receiving a meal. Preference for Option A or B must be given at time of order – if no preference is given, Option A will be served.

Meals are served at the Greene Community Center (202 West South Street) Monday through Friday, for reservations call 641-823-4422.

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

Home delivered meals are also available. For more information call 319-272-1767 or toll free at 877538-0508.

North Butler Community School District Breakfast/Lunch School Menus Monday, Dec. 16: Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit Lunch: Soft shell tacos, shredded cheese, refried beans, fruits, cracker Tuesday, Dec. 17: Breakfast: Egg patty, toast, fruit Lunch: Beef burger/bun, French fries/SP fries, glazed carrots, fruits, cracker Wednesday, Dec. 18: Breakfast: Cereal, toast, fruit Lunch: Scalloped potatoes/ham, green beans, fruits, salad/dressing Thursday, Dec. 19: Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage patty Lunch: Christmas Dinner-Turkey, potatoes/gravy, dressing, vegetable, fruits Friday, Dec. 20: Breakfast: Donuts; MS: Breakfast pizza, fruit Lunch: Beef stroganoff or assorted sandwiches, assorted potatoes, vegetables, fruits Breakfast includes orange juice and milk.

Lunches include milk and salad bar.

Menus are subject to change.

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Digging deep into Finn’s past, Carrie develops a theory on his whereabouts, so she forsakes her family holiday celebrations and flies out to snowy Alaska.

THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL by Jane Maas . . . In 1875, Owen Thomas, a poor Welsh coal miner, falls in love with beautiful, Jessica Lavery.

He carves her an angel to go on top of their Christmas tree, but when Jessica breaks off their romance, Owen, broken-hearted, wraps the angel in his mother’s shawl and brings her to America. There, she looks down over five generations, witnessing peace and war, triumphs and tragedies, reminding all who see her that Christmas is the time when magic fills the earth.

KING AND MAXWELL by David Baldacci . . . After receiving a communication from his father, who had been supposedly killed in action in Afghanistan, teenager Tyler Wingo hires Sean King and Michelle Maxwell to investigate, which leads to troubling questions about Tyler’s father and his mission.

A NANTUCKET CHRISTMAS

by Nancy Thayer . . . The season’s wonderful traditions are much loved

by Nicole Somerset, new to Nantucket and recently married to a handsome former attorney. But the warm, festive mood is soon tempered by Nicole’s chilly stepdaughter, Kennedy, who arrives without a hint of holiday spirit. Determined to keep her stepmother at arm’s length—or, better yet, out of the picture altogether—Kennedy schemes to sabotage Nicole’s holiday preparations.

CLOSE MY EYES by Sophie McKenzie . . . When Geniver Loxley lost her daughter at birth eight years ago, her world stopped… and never fully started again. But then a stranger shows up on their doorstep, telling Gen the very thing she’s always wanted to hear: that her daughter Beth was not stillborn, but was taken

away as a healthy infant and is still out there, somewhere, waiting to be found. It’s insane, unbelievable. But why would anyone make that up?

A ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS by William W. Johnstone . . . When an avalanche derails a train three days before Christmas, Smoke Jensen and Duff MacCallister frantically try to make their way to the scene, while Matt Jensen, dealing with armed and desperate outlaws, struggles to save the survivors so that they all can make it home for the holidays.

THE DAWN OF CHRISTMAS

by Cindy Woodsmall . . . Sadie enjoys her freedom away from home and her mission trips to Peru, but after four years, her Old Order Amish family insists it’s time to come home and settle down. Levi, a bachelor who distrusts women after a family heartbreak, also has no desire for romance. To keep their families from meddling in their lives, Sadie and Levi devise a plan—but soon discover that the walls around their hearts are breaking down.

FOR YOUNG READERS: TWELVE KINDS OF ICE by Ellen Bryan Obed . . . From the first ice, a thin skin on a bucket of water, through thickly-iced fields, streams, and gardens, a girl, her family, and friends anticipate and enjoy a winter of skating, ending with an ice show complete with costumes, refreshments, and clowns.

JUST RIGHT FOR CHRISTMAS by Birdie Black . . . In this celebration of the joy of giving, one snowy Christmas eve, a king buys some soft, red cloth to make the perfect Christmas gift for his daughter.

Little does he know that the left-over cloth will be used to make presents for many more of the kingdom’s inhabitants, right down to the last teeny bit of cloth which is made into a scarf just right for a mouse.

TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS

by Eileen Spinelli . . . Ten little mice, huddled together in Christmas snow, go off one by one to find warm places to sleep, but soon decide they would rather be together celebrating the special night. Given in memory of Caroline Previdi.

PUPPY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS

by Steve Smallman . . . A new puppy is worried about his family when the children begin behaving very well and socks are nailed to the wall, until Cat explains all about Christmas.

Guest Opinion

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ROCK ISLAND CLEAN LINE is anything but “clean”

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Wednesday December 11th - We will begin our morning with a December Word Games activity that will be held in the lounge area. This afternoon we will be playing 50 Point Dice. DID YOU KNOW - The first recorded sighting of the Aurora Borealis took place in the New England region on this day in 1719.

Thursday December 12th - "You'll Never Guess" what we have planned for this morning. Come out to the lounge area to see what we will be doing. This afternoon we will be playing Bingo in the dining area.

Today is known as National Cocoa Day. Friday December 13th - Balloon Volleyball will be held in the lounge area this morning. We will be enjoying the music of the Singing Cousins this afternoon in the lounge area.

Today is the National Guard's Birthday (1636).

Saturday December 14th - Balloon Fun will be held today in the lounge area. This evening we will be enjoying either Lawrence Welk, or a Movie. I'm sure there are a variety of Christmas movies to choose from! Today is known as National Bouillabaisse Day. Bouillabaisse is a traditional fish stew that originated in the port city of Marseille, France.

Sunday December 15th - At 10:15 this morning, we will be enjoying

some special music provided by the St. Peter's Lutheran Church youth.

This afternoon, Devotions will be led by St. Peter Lutheran Church at 2:00pm. Today is known as National Lemon Cupcake Day. Monday December 16th - We will be playing Penny Pitch this morning in the lounge area. This afternoon we will be playing Knockout. Today is known as "Chocolate-covered Anything Day".

Tuesday December 17th - We will be playing Balloon Volleyball this morning in the lounge area. This afternoon we will be playing Bingo in the dining area. Tonight there will be a full moon. The Colonial American moon names are "Christmas moon", "Christ's moon", "long night moon", "moon before Yule", and "oak moon". The Laguna Indian name is "middle winter moon", and the Micmac Indian name is the "chief moon".

Exercise group is held Monday through Friday prior to morning and afternoon activites. Social time is held at 2:30, or when afternoon activites are completed.

You may visit us online at www. liebeinc.com or in person at 108 South High here in Greene. We hope everyone is staying warm. It sure is cold outside! Have a wonderful week!

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Rock Island Clean Line is barreling through the Iowa countryside.

The transmission line starts in the wind farms of northwest Iowa and goes to the Illinois border with plans reaching farther east. Those behind the power transmission line spin tales of the “wonders” it will create for renewable energy and Iowa jobs.

But those jobs will mostly be temporary, and the power traveling along the line does not power Iowa.

There’s another reason to be concerned about this project. The Clean Line’s claims of a “small footprint” on our land are actually deceptive.

Farmers who have to deal with the invasion of the project are concerned how it will affect spraying of crops, growing of seed corn, and soil compaction. They’re also concerned how the company often ignores fence and property lines, putting the transmission lines straight through valuable Iowa fields.

I find it interesting landowners often have to pry from the RICL “spin masters” exactly what happens to those who object to this steamroller.

What happens? They condemn their land. Period.

It’s issues like these that make me question the integrity of this com-

pany owned by out-of-state billionaires. The company has already attempted to receive special treatment by asking the Iowa Utilities Board to allow bifurcation. This would weaken property rights and negotiation parity, and of course, save RICL a lot of money. Thank goodness the IUB said “NO” last week. Makes you wonder what kind of neighbors and stewards the RICL would be.

In Grundy and Butler Counties, both of which I represent, landowners are gathering by the hundreds to oppose RICL, as they are in other legislative districts. Some local Farm Bureau groups are joining the fight, but the statewide organization has been strangely quiet. We need them to help fight for property rights.

I am happy to report, there will be several legislators who will stand with these Iowa landowners. As the grandson of the “wind energy champion” in the U.S. Senate, I also support the clean, renewable benefits of wind, but I cannot support this project. Look for bills to be filed in January to let this out-of-touch company know Iowans still love their land and their property rights.

Representative Pat Grassley New Hartford.

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C & Me: Buddies

By Pat Racette I get angry My son Colton is currently a few months from turning 3, and as much as I love my little guy, he can be quite the pistol.

Since turning 2, he’s grown bigger, stronger and more confident.

When I give him timeout now, it’s ¬ taming a wild stallion; he bucks, shifts and contorts to get away from my grasp.

Usually I can take this all in stride, I mean, he is 2 years old.

But the other weekend, I just got rattled went it was one thing after another, all stemming from a little BBQ sauce package.

You see, it all started when he went upstairs after eating his chicken McNuggets. I went out to the garage to put my Dad’s Christmas lights on a timer, but instead of going upstairs to see what he was doing, I went back out to the garage and wriggled a few more strands around. It was a bad decision; a lot worse than I ever could have imagined.

When I finally did make my way upstairs, I found him dabbling with BBQ sauce on the top staircase like Picasso would a picture. Why in the heck did he take his BBQ sauce with him upstairs?

I quickly picked him up to stop him from painting more the lightcolored carpet red, putting him into my parent’s room for the time being so I could get a handle on the mess.

Cold water, cold water, cold water, I thought to myself. My Mom always used cold water on clothes when they got dirty, as I have done when C’s had accidents. So I grabbed a rag from downstairs, lathered it up with

cold water and scrubbed the staircase gently and then more vigorously to get the stain out.

It was a fight, but I was soon walking down the hallway feeling OK about it, when I see more sauce on the once spotless floor. Then I check the room in the house we’re staying in at my parents, the guest room, and find more of Colton’s paint on his sheet, our bedspread and the carpet.

So my rinsing, wetting and scrubbing starts to be a little more reckless and angry, as I try to take my frustration out on each stain I see. Most of it finally does come out, so I open up the door to my parents’ room to find an old flowerpot tipped over with remnants of dirt on the floor. C is sitting on the floor beside it, likely wondering why I wasn’t paying attention to him.

He also had pooped.

Ignoring the dirt with bigger fish to fry, I hold grab a cloth, wipes, diaper and cream to clean him up on the bed. But, I had to let him go to get the stuff, leaving him just enough time to bounce on the bed and into the wall, breaking a night light and then screaming with cries.

Now I’m past my boiling point; I’m angry. What in the heck are you doing? I’m thinking.

“Colton you have to listen,” I said as he cried.

I change him, read to him, and he nods off. I should probably go for a jog or bang metal or something, but I was too exhausted to release any steam. Instead I fall asleep with him on a big old fluffy pillow, erasing my troubles for the time being.

Applications for Conservation Stewardship program are due Jan. 17 USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications at local field offices for the 2014 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) signup. Iowa farmers who apply

by Jan. 17, 2014, will receive first consideration for funding selections.

CSP is offered through a continuous signup, but NRCS periodically makes funding selections. Last year, Iowa NRCS obligated more than $3.8 million through 381 contracts covering 175,346 acres.

The program emphasizes conservation performance — producers earn higher payments for higher performance. Through CSP, producers install conservation enhancements to make positive changes in soil health, soil erosion, water quality, water quantity, air quality, plant resources, animal resources and energy.

CSP also supports the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy through various enhancement options. The

Iowa strategy includes practices designed to reduce nutrient loads from nonpoint sources such as farm fields. Some popular nutrient reduction enhancements used by Iowa farmers include: · Cover crops to scavenge residual nitrogen; · Precision application technology to apply nutrients; · Split nitrogen application (50% after crop emergence or pasture green-up); · Plant tissue tests and analysis to improve nitrogen management.

A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements and payment types.

Learn more about CSP by visiting the Iowa NRCS website or your local NRCS field office.

Home Country

by Slim Randles There is a secret selfish longing we all share this time of year.

It is traditional to give gifts at Christmas, of course, but there’s always the chance that those who adore us for our sterling qualities won’t give us what we really want or unquestioningly deserve.

Therefore … we are allowed to have Christmas present dreams.

Just take Doc. He knows he’ll be getting neckties from the grandkids and socks and underwear from Mrs. Doc. His daughters? Well, they’re the wild cards. They work hard each year to get Doc something different and special. But for Doc, when he sits quietly and dreams, there’s just that nine-foot Sage fly rod. Oh yes.

With that, he’ll be able to feel the fish breathe down in Lewis Creek.

Anita Campbell knows Dud will give her clothes that look really good to him but are either the wrong size or the wrong color, or they are a style she wouldn’t wear to the grand opening of a septic tank. But she always wears them for one day, anyway, and it’s a day

when Dud is home and she knows she doesn’t have to go anywhere.

Her secret Christmas dream has a lot to do with warm, sandy beaches, a tall, fruity adult beverage with an umbrella in it, and surfing lessons. She’s willing to compromise, of course, because of the expense. It doesn’t have to have an umbrella.

Steve, like many cowboys, has been gratifying his secret Christmas dreams in the well-worn pages of catalogs. His compadres in the bunkhouse will shower him with snoose, of course, as that is his drug of choice, but for himself, there’s that pair of Tony Lama boots. Oh yes, the ones with the filigree-looking tops. He knows he’ll just naturally ride Ol’ Snort better if he’s wearing them.

You know, every bride has this registry thingie she uses so Aunt Mims won’t get her a butter dish that doesn’t match the sugar bowl, so why doesn’t someone come up with a Christmas dream registry?

You’re welcome. No charge.

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Seventh and eighth grade honor choir members participated in the North Central District Honor Choir Festival at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City Nov. 15.

Licenses for the January antlerless deer season on sale dec. 15

Issac Trees was selected to participate in the 28th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Center in Ames Nov. 21. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition.

North Butler loses opener PARKERSBURG – Todd Dolan scored 10 in North Butler’s 68-47 opening loss at AplingtonParkersburg on Monday, Dec. 2.

The Bearcats had balance with nine points coming from Jaret Wunsch and eight from Gavin Scroggin, but they were unable to stop the Falcons defensively in this non-conference tilt.

A-P jumped out to a 17-8 lead after the first eight minutes and never trailed.

North Butler was outrebounded 42-26 and the Falcons came up with seven steals.

Coach Dave Brown’s squad suffered a 71-32 home opening loss to Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, a night after the Cardinals lost by 30 at home to West Fork.

Aplington-Parkersburg 68, North Butler 47 North Butler (0-1, 0-0) – Jaret Wunsch 3-6 0-0 9; Reid Lammers 2-5 1-1 5; Brandon Heuer 0-3 2-4 2; Carter Lewis 1-2 0-2 3; Anthony Fitzgerald 1-2 0-1 2; Connor Huberg 0-2 0-0 0; Reed Christensen 0-0 1-2 1; Todd Dolan 2-9 6-6 10; Shaylon Lahr 2-7 3-4 7; Gavin Scroggin 3-10 2-3 8. Totals 4-46 15-24 47.

Aplington-Parkersburg (10, 0-0) – Jake Schipper 6-9 0-0 16; Nick Waller 1-5 0-0 3; Alex Johnson 1-5 0-0 2; Zac Benning 0-0 0-0 0; Keaton Hempen 2-8 1-1 5; Corbin Brungard 2-5 0-0 5; Ross Cooper 7-16 1-3 17; Dexter Cox 1-2 1-4 4; Brady Frey 1-2 0-0 2; Clint Kannegieter 2-4 2-5 6; Scott Eiklenborg 0-1 0-0 0; CJ May 0-1 0-0 0; Tim Pollock 1-2 0-0 2; Nick Ellis 3-6 0-0 6. Totals 27-68 4-9 68.

No. Butler 8 5 19 15 68 A-P 17 19 18 14 47

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Three point goals – NB 4-11 (Wunsch 3-5, Lewis 1-1, Lammers 0-1, Heuer 0-1, Lahr 0-3); A-P 1029 (Schipper 4-6, Cooper 3-9, Cox 1-2, Brungard 1-4, Pollock 0-1, Hempen 0-2). Rebounds – NB 26, 7 off. 19 def. (Dolan 7, Lahr 4, Heuer 3, Scroggin 3, Lammers 2, Lewis 2, Huberg 2); A-P 14 off., 28 def.

(Cooper 10, Kannegieter 10, Ellis 5, Schipper 4, Hempen 3, Cox 3, Team 3, Brungard 2, Waller, Pollock).

Assists – NB 1 (Wunsch); A-P 17 (Cooper 4, Schipper 3, Waller 3, Frey 2, Johnson, Hempen, Brungard, Kannegieter, Pollock). Steals – NB 4 (Wunsch 2, Lammers, Lewis); A-P 7 (Cooper 2, Schipper, Johnson, Frey, Kannegieter, May). Blocks – NB 3 (Lewis, Dolan, Scroggin); A-P 5 (Cooper 2, Kannegieter 2, Brungard). Total fouls – NB 10; A-P 18. Fouled out – NB, Scroggin; A-P (Brungard).

Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 71, North Butler 32 Garner-Hayfield/Ventura (11, 0-0) – Jimmy Ermer 0 1-2 1; Joel Toppin 9 1-2 21, Holden Hutcheson 2 1-2 5; Harley Forry 1 0-0 2; Johnathan O’Conner 0 0-0 0; Spencer Shaw 1 0-0 3; Turner Albertson 0 0-0 0; Adam Monson 1 0-2 3; Logan Ryerson 2 1-2 5; Jake Wolf 2 0-3 4; Luke Wolf 2 1-4 5; Braden Meints 6 3-3 18. Totals 28 8-12 71.

North Butler (0-2, 0-0) – Jaret Wunsch 0 0-0 0; Reid Lammers 1 0-0 2; Brandon Heuer 1 0-0 3; Carter Lewis 0 0-0 0; Anthony Fitzgerald 0 0-0 0; Connor Huberg 0 1-3 1; Reed Christensen 0 0-0 0; Todd Dolan 3 1-1 7; Shaylon Lahr 5 3-3 19; Gavin Scroggin 1 1-2 3. Totals 11 6-9 32.

G-H/V 12 26 17 16 - 71 No. Butler 17 9 3 3 - 32 Three point goals – NB 4 (Heuer 1, Lahr 3); G-H/V 7 (Meints 3, Toppin 2, Shaw, Monson). Total fouls – G-H/V 15; NB 15. Fouled out – None.

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North Butler eighth-graders Johanna Duffield (percussion) and Sarah Goodrich (alto sax), and seventhgrader Andrew Morton (baritone) performed at the North Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (NCIBA) Honor Band Festival in Humboldt on Saturday, November 16. Johanna is the daughter of John and Jennifer Duffield. Sarah is the daughter of Joe and Tracey Goodrich. Andrew is the son of Steve and Robin Morton.

Bearcats stomp A-P North Butler opens with 65-17 road win PARKERSBURG – No. 10-ranked North Butler opened by overwhelming non-conference foe Aplington-Parkersburg, 65-17, for its initial victory of the season.

The Bearcats overwhelmed the Falcons en route to a 34-7 halftime advantage and the rout was on.

Kenzie Siemens scored 22 to lead the way, outscoring the opposing team on her own. She finished 9-of13 from the field.

A-P was held scoreless in the third quarter.

Lisa Feldman and Channing Wunsch each added 12 points.

Emily Dolan, meanwhile, had a game-high eight rebounds and a pair of blocks while Feldman came up with a team-leading seven steals.

Jenny Rottler distributed four assists to lead the Bearcats.

North Butler entered the Class 1A rankings at No. 11, but went up a spot after the win over A-P. Coach Jeff Lindell’s team hasn’t missed a beat after he was promoted to head coach after several years as the team’s assistant.

North Butler 65, A-P 17 North Butler (1-0, 0-0) – Taylor Siemons 0-1 0-0 0; Jenny Rottler 1-5 3-4 5; Hallie Testroet 1-2 1-2 3; Katelyn Shultz 0-2 0-0 0; Marisa Speedy 3-8 0-0 7; Kenzie Siemens 9-13 1-2 22; Lisa Feldman 5-12

0-0 12; Brookelynn Dye 0-0 0-0 0; Emily Dolan 1-4, 2-2 4; Channing Wunsch 6-12 0-2 12; Haley Landers 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-60 7-10 65.

Aplington-Parkersburg (0-1, 0-0) – Kym Lind 0-4 0-0 0; Sidney Haren 0-1 0-0 0; Atlanta Groeneveld 1-3 0-0 2; Amanda Taylor 4-9 0-0 9; Jordie Kampman 0-0 0-0 0; Jessica Smith 0-5 1-2 1; Nicole Sharp 0-4 0-0 0; Kaitlyn Mohwinkle 2-5 1-5 5; Ellie Uhlenhopp 0-4 0-0 0; Dani Johnson 0-0 0-2 0. Totals 7-35 2-9 17.

No. Butler 10 24 15 16 65 A-P 2 5 0 10 17

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Three point goals – NB 6-20 (Siemens 3-5, Feldman 2-6, Speedy 1-4, Siemons 0-1, Dolan 0-1, Rottler 0-2); A-P 1-8 (Taylor 1-5, Smith 0-2, Haren 0-1). Rebounds – NB 28, 6 off. 22 def. (Dolan 8, Feldman 4, Wunsch 4, Landers 4, Siemens 3, Rottler 2, Team 2, Speedy); A-P 28, 7 off. 21 def. (Mohwinkle 7, Smith 6, Groeneveld 4, Johnson 3, Taylor 3, Lind 2, Haren 2, Uhlenhopp).

Assists – NB 13 (Rottler 4, Dolan 3, Speedy 2, Siemens 2, Feldman 2); A-P 4 (Haren 4). Steals – NB 21 (Feldman 7, Dolan 5, Siemens 3, Rottler 2, Speedy 2, Shultz, Landers); A-P 4 (Smith 2, Groeneveld, Sharp).

Blocks – NB 2 (Dolan 2); A-P 2 (Haren, Mohwinkle). Total fouls – NB 12; A-P 9. Fouled out – None.

Licenses for the January antlerless deer season go on sale Dec. 15, in counties where the antlerless quota has not been filled.

To avoid over-harvesting deer where they hunt, hunters are encouraged to work with landowners to determine if deer are at desirable levels, and base decisions on how they use the remaining antlerless tags on local herd conditions.

Hunters will need a 2014 hunting license and the habitat fee to participate in the Jan. 11 to 19 antlerless deer season. All 2013 licenses expire on Jan. 10, 2014.

Nonresidents are eligible for the January antlerless season. Nonresidents may purchase a 2014 hunting license and habitat fee beginning Jan. 1, and antlerless licenses starting Jan. 11.

American universities- taxpayer lottery winners

by Glenn Mollette A 501(c)3 not for profit is normally a charity, church, religious group or community service organization. It could even be Liberty University in Virginia that enrolls over 50,000 students a year online and receives over 450 million dollars each year from the federal government. The money comes from the students who use federal aid to pay for their education. This happens in all states but usually on a smaller scale. The college or university eventually qualifies for a Council on Higher Education Association accreditation. Schools who want the free federal dollars jump through every hoop and dance every step necessary to keep their accreditation.

A CHEA accreditation means mega millions to universities. This accreditation gives the school a federal college identification number that students use when filling out their FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) for free government money. FAFSA lets them know if they are approved to go to the school. Once approved - hooray!

The school has won a lottery right from the American taxpayers pocket. The school, over the next four years, may expect to receive as much $40,000, $50,000, $70,000 or more. The school financial aid office must use a formula for those who are approved to apply to FAFSA. A determination is made about how much the family can pay. If the family can pay some then the student will receive less FAFSA. However, consider how many millions of families that are in poverty in America and you are looking at least

one third of our nation that is qualified for free federal money. This means the student will receive a free ride for all four years of college - paid for by you. Students from middle class families who can pay some receive much less and some families make enough to where they do not qualify at all.

Again, the middle class and those who work hard to make money in America pay out the most and receive the least amount of FAFSA and usually it's none.

I would rather see our country spending money on college tuition than Afghanistan, Egypt, Libya and Iraq. Some of the best money our country spends is on education.

The problem is that federal tax dollars have become gold mines to American universities. Salaries of professors and those in administration have skyrocketed in recent years while Average America has been taking pay cuts or standing in unemployment lines.

Colleges across America have taken a good thing too far. They have been living on Fantasy Island for too long.

They build the finest buildings, pay handsome salaries to some professors who only teach three times a week and are mostly paid for by your tax dollars.

University Presidents and trustees must lead the way to cut college costs.

Cutting college costs would ease some of the financial burden on this nation. All would benefit including the millions of families who often do not qualify for free federal money. Many of these working families see higher education as becoming almost impossible for their children.

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Farmer Ron Schmidt of Dumont and Veterinarian Chelsea Peelen works on a bull in the chute last Thursday. (Pat Racette Photo)

Vet enjoys work with cattle, but not cold weather A heifer then finally popped its head through the cage, going through the whole process, besides castration, much quicker than the first few. And after two hours, all

30 had made their way through their second vaccination. “I love working the calves,� Peelen said, “but the cold is not much fun.

I’ve just always been around them,

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A COLA

By Gerald Nelson Social Security District Manager in Waterloo IA Many people ring in the new year with Champagne. People who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) get to ring it in with a COLA. This year, more than 60 million Americans are receiving a 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) in their monthly benefit payment.

The 1.5 percent COLA begins with increased benefits for more than 57 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2014, and payments to more than 8 million SSI recipients in late December 2013.

The estimated average monthly Social Security payment to a retired worker is $1,294 (in 2014), up from $1,275 (in 2013). The average monthly Social Security disability payment for an individual is $1,148 (in 2014), up from $1,131

(in 2013).

The basic monthly federal payment for SSI is $721 (in 2014), up from $710 (in 2013).

Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. For example, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $117,000, up from $113,700. Of the estimated 165 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2014, about 10 million will pay higher taxes as a result of the increase in the taxable maximum.

The amount of earnings needed for one credit of Social Security coverage has gone up as well, but all workers can still earn up to four credits in a year. In 2014, a worker earns a credit after earning $1,200. In 2013, one credit of coverage was $1,160. It takes forty credits to be fully insured for retirement benefits.

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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 Âżshing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly Âżshing 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 Âżsheries ofÂżce 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 Âżshing 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 Âżve 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.

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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 Ă&#x20AC;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.

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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 Âżshing 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 Ă&#x20AC;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 Âżshing 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 Ă&#x20AC;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 Âżnding Âżsh near the bottom of the deeper holes.

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Weekend weather forecast is calling for sunny with very cold temperatures. Ice conditions on area lakes and backwaters should improve by weekend. Be careful when walking on ice. Fluctuating temperatures, Ă&#x20AC;ow, wind and rain can change conditions quickly. Urban ponds are now being stocked with trout. Go to http://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/TroutFishing.aspx to Âżnd out when and where. For more information, call the Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324.

North Prairie Lake North Prairie Lake was stocked with trout on Nov. 22nd.

Take advantage of some excellent trout Âżshing opportunities this winter when good ice conditions allow.

Martens Lake Anglers had been on the ice last week but conditions have deteriorated. Beginning today and over the next 10 days ice conditions should vastly improve.

Anglers were catching primarily bluegill with a few crappies.

Concentrate efforts in the northwest corner of the lake for best success. Bluegill - Fair: Try ice Âżshing jigs tipped with a wax worm. Sight Âżshing out of a shack is a great opportunity here.

Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City) Fall Âżshing for walleye on the Cedar River was excellent, be sure to take advantage of open water opportunities when possible. Walleye - Good: Concentrate on the deeper holes where walleye will often over-winter.

Wapsi River (Tripoli to Troy Mills) Take advantage of open river walleye Âżshing this time of year.

Concentrate on the deeper holes where walleye will often overwinter. Walleye - Good: Concentrate on the deeper holes where walleye will often over-winter.

Manchester District Streams Anglers looking to catch and release some trout should try Âżshing the Ensign Hollow Wildlife Management area (a.k.a. Hewett Creek). This stream offers some excellent brown trout angling opportunities. There is a catch and release/ artiÂżcial lure only regulation on this trout stream.

Brown Trout - Good: Match the hatch or try casting smaller spinners.

Maquoketa River (above Monticello) Take advantage of open river walleye Âżshing this time of year.

Concentrate on the deeper holes where walleye will often overwinter. Walleye - Good: Concentrate on the deeper holes where

walleye will often over-winter.

Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock) Fall Âżshing for walleye on the Shell Rock River was excellent, be sure to take advantage of open water opportunities when possible. Walleye - Good: Jig and plastic tipped with a minnow has been good. Concentrate on the deeper holes where walleye will often over-winter.

Interior river Âżshing for walleye had been good all fall; take the opportunity when possible for open river walleye Âżshing.

The next 10 day extended forecast looks excellent for improved ice conditions over northeast Iowa lakes. Utilize all precautions when entering onto ice this early in the season. Trout streams are in excellent shape. For further information call the district ofÂżce in Manchester at 563-927-3276.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER Mississippi River Pool 9 Water levels on Pool 9 are at 8.0 feet and expected to be stable.

Ice is only 2-3 inches in many places and some of that may be weak. Cold weather this weekend will build stronger ice but anglers should use caution before going out on questionable ice especially in areas that may have current. Bluegill - Good: First ice can be some of the best bluegill Âżshing. Good catches have been reported in Shore Slough and Village Creek on wax worms.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Bass have been hitting minnows and baited tip-ups. Crappie - Good: Some nice crappies being caught on minnows in Shore Slough and Village Creek but may be some time between bites. Yellow Perch - Fair: A few perch being caught Âżshing with wax worms.

Mississippi River Pool 10 Water levels on Pool 10 are at 12.7 feet and expected to be stable. Ice is only 2-3 inches in many places and some of that may be weak. Cold weather this weekend will build stronger ice but anglers should use caution before going out on questionable ice especially in areas that may have current.

The boat ramp at Lynxville is open for tail water Âżshing. Johnson slough in Sny Magill is not yet safe to cross. Bluegill - Good: First ice Âżshing on Bussey Lake has been very good but anglers should be cautious of week ice.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Bass have been hitting minnows and baited tip-ups. Crappie - Good: Some nice crappies being caught on minnows in Bussey Lake but may be some time between bites.

Yellow Perch - Fair: A few yellow perch being caught on wax

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Walleye - Fair: Occasional good catches of midsized walleyes being reported.

Mississippi River Pool 11 Water levels on Pool 11 are at 5.1 feet and expected to be stable.

Ice is only 2-3 inches in many places and some of that may be weak. Cold weather this weekend will build stronger ice but anglers should use caution before going out on questionable ice especially in areas that may have current.

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THANK YOU to all the businesses, family, and friends who supported the Holly Kellum Cancer Benefit. We know Holly was watching over us and appreciated everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedicated work.

The benefit ended in success.

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WISHING YOU Happy Holidays, With A Heartfelt Thank You For Your Wonderful Support! Trinkets & Togs Thrift Store, 114 10th Street SW, Waverly 319352-8029. ___________________ ST-50-3

WE ARE so blessed to live among truly caring people as we recently experienced at the time of Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. Your thoughtfulness with prayers, phone calls, cards, memorials, food, flowers, kind words, and any other expressions of sympathy will always be remembered. Thank you to the Clarksville ambulance crew for their quick response.

Our appreciation to the AMVETS unit who conducted the military rites. May God bless each of you.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Butler County Tribune-Journal â&#x20AC;˘ THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TINA MARIE FINTEL, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR016222 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Tina Marie Fintel, Deceased, who died on or about March 12, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 28th day of June, 2013, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this December 2, 2013 Greg Fintel Administrator of the Estate 519 19th St. Aplington, Iowa 50604 Richard J. Howes, ICIS PIN No: AT0003718 Attorney for the Administrator Howes & Anderson, P.C. 4401 Westown Pkwy., Ste. 302 West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 Date of second publication 19th day of December, 2013 TJ-50-2

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROY EDEKER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR016272 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Roy Edeker, Deceased, who died on or about November 17, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 26th day of November, 2013, the last will and testament of Roy Edeker, deceased, bearing date of the 25th day of July, 1991, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Steven Edeker and Kevin Edeker were appointed executors 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 above named 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 26th day of November, 2013.

Kevin Edeker Executor of estate 22449 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 185th St. Allison, IA 50602

Steven Edeker Executor of estate 1105 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd St., Box 308 Tripoli, IA 50676

Greg M. Lievens Attorney for executors Shepard, Gibson & Lievens 503 N. Main St., P.O. Box 158 Allison, IA 50602 Date of second publication 19th day of December, 2013 TJ-50-2

City of Allison Council Meeting Monday December 2, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Allison City Council: The Allison City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 5:15 p.m., Council Chambers, Pro-tem Mayor- Dave Smith presiding. Council members present: James Blockhus, Janis Cramer & Jerry Platter. Absent: Tim Junker. Others present: Chris Graser, Allan Brockway, Kim Miller, Ron Davis, Dixie Loftis, Lee Gallentine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; City Engineer, Larry Pump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CPA. It was moved by Blockhus and Seconded by Cramer to approve the agenda. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Open Forum: There were no open forum items.

Consent Agenda: It was moved by Platter and Seconded by Blockhus to approve the consent agenda. Included in the consent agenda: 1. Approve minutes from meeting on 11/18/2013 2. Approve Treasurers reports 3. Approve Building Permit app for Allan Industrial Coatings.

Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

New Business: Larry Pump, CPA, Charles City, Iowa presented the audit report for the City of Allison for the year ended June 30, 2013. It was moved by Blockhus and seconded by Platter to approve the audit report. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

It was moved by Platter and seconded by Cramer to approve the Annual Financial Report.

Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

It was moved by Cramer and Seconded by Platter to approve the Urban Renewal Report.

Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

It was discussed that Larry Burger would be setting up a meeting with the Council and Gary Iverson of INRCOG sometime in January to discuss TIF monies and also the financial status of the City.

A Thank You was expressed to outgoing Council Members for their service.

It was decided that a Council meeting on December 16th would not be necessary.

As we had citizens request for sidewalk repair reimbursement, the rules of the reimbursement were reviewed. It was moved by Blockhus and seconded by Cramer to reimburse one-half of the citizens sidewalk repair cost. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

It was decided to run the ad again for the sale of the City lot in the Butler County Tribune Journal under the Classified Section of the paper.

The workers comp facility audit report was discussed. We are to replace old fire extinguishers with newer models that meet NFPA standards. The City Clerk will look into this issue.

The City Clerk was asked to write a letter to Michael Wiegmann to put up barricades where he had removed his sidewalk.

A notice will be put in the Butler County Tribune reminding all citizens about the need for snow removal.

With no other items, it was moved by Blockhus and seconded by Platter to adjourn at 6:20 p.m. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Dave Smith â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mayor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pro Tem Glenda Miller - City Clerk TJ-50-1 CITY OF ALLISON MONTHLY VENDOR REPORT Access Elevator, City Hall Elevator Insp. ...................................................$445.00 Allison Pharmacy, Library Computer Repairs ................................................142.98 Baker & Taylor, Library Books ...............131.54 Barnes And Noble, Library Books..........405.97 Carl Deboer, Sidewalk Reimbursement ...................................250.00 City Of Allison, Petty Cash Reimbursement .....................................49.55 Cooley Pumping, Porta Pottyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s At Wilders...................................................80.00 Copper Cupboard, Library Books ..........308.49 Dumont Telephone Co, Monthly Phone

Bill ........................................................492.49 EFTPS, FED/FICA Tax .......................1,787.40 Elm Springs Assisted Liv, Senior Citizens Coffee ....................................108.00 Fire Service Training Bur, 4 Fire Fire Training Books..............................240.00 IMWCA, Workers Comp Premium .........827.00 Iowa Park & Recreation, Pool Training For Kim ................................................410.00 Ipers, Ipers..........................................2,108.33 Jendro Sanitation Svcs, Garbage Collection ..........................................4,044.19 Kluiter Auto Repair, Repair Of Ambulance Lights ................................215.87 Mick Gage Plg & Htg, Inc., Library Fireplace Repair ....................................69.74 Mid American Energy, Gas & Electric ..............................................3,434.73 Mid-American Publishing C, Ad For Library....................................................15.00 Municipal Pipe Tool, TV Inspect Of Sewer Line...........................................268.43 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks..............................................6,154.12 Ryken Engineering, Work For Sanitary Sewer System ................................10,395.35 Sandry Fire Supply, LLC, Safety Masks ..................................................297.15 Sharon Niehaus, Library Cleaning.........180.00 Superior Welding, Oxygen For Ambulance .............................................21.62 Taste Of Home, Book ..............................31.98 Taylor Rose, Cleaning At City Hall .........224.00 Uline, Safety Vests ................................276.04 USA Blue Book, Tests & Instrument For Water .............................................458.25 Walmart Community, DVDs ...................323.50 Wellmark, Health Insurance ...............3,975.26 Wix Water Works, Wt Bottle Rental ...........7.00 Claims Total ..................................$38,178.98 General Fund..................................$13,732.56 Road Use Tax Fund ..........................$7,182.70 Employee Benefits Fund ..................$2,186.38 Water Fund .......................................$3,628.23 Sewer Fund ......................................$7,404.92 Landfill/Garbage Fund ......................$4,044.19 Revenue Fund Report General ...........................................$13,984.89 Employee Benefits..............................1,822.44 Emergency ............................................151.89 Tax Increment Financing .......................100.35 Debt Service .......................................3,180.63 Water ..................................................8,112.78 Sewer .................................................7,337.22 Landfill/Garbage .................................8,741.68 Storm Water .......................................1,008.06 Total Revenue by Fund ................$44,439.94 TJ-50-1 MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON NOVEMBER 26, 2013.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Pro-tem Rex Ackerman with member Tom Heidenwirth present. Chairman Mark V. Reiher was absent. Also present were Assessor Deb McWhirter, Recorder Janice Jacobs, Treasurer Vicki Schoneman, HR/ Finance Deputy Mindy Pecha, Sheriff Jason Johnson, Engineer John Riherd, Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer and Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Also present telephonically was Mark V. Reiher.

Board reviewed the 2014 holiday schedule.

Moved by Reiher, second by Heidenwirth to approve Resolution setting 2014 Holidays as follows: RESOLUTION #67-14 HOLIDAYS-2014 BE IT RESOLVED by the Butler County Board of Supervisors that the following holidays be observed by the Butler County Courthouse to conform to the schedule as established by the State and Federal Governments. When the holiday is on a Saturday, it will be observed the day before and when it is on a Sunday, it will be observed the day following: 1. New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Wednesday January 1, 2014 2. Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day

Thursday, December 12, 2013 â&#x20AC;˘

Monday February 17, 2014 3. Good Friday Friday April 18, 2014 4. Memorial Day Monday May 26, 2014 5. Independence Day Friday July 4, 2014 6. Labor Day Monday September 1, 2014 7. Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Tuesday November 11, 2014 8. Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 27, 2014 9. Day after Thanksgiving Friday November 28, 2014 10. Christmas Day Thursday December 25, 2014 11. Personal Day (must be used within the calendar year) Upon Roll Call the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Tom Heidenwirth Rex Ackerman Mark V. Reiher Nays: None WHEREUPON said Resolution was declared duly adopted this 26th day of November, 2013.

ATTEST: Lizbeth Williams, County Auditor Board reviewed Family Farm Tax Credit Applications for 2013.

Board met with Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer to discuss 1) New Hartford Flood Mitigation Plan. No action taken. 2) Emergency Management Coordinator responsibilities. No action taken.

Board met with Engineer John Riherd to review Resolution Establishing Bridge Postings. Also present was Information Technology Director Sara Trepp. Moved by Heidenwirth, second by Ackerman to approve Resolution as follows:

RESOLUTION #792 WHEREAS, The Butler County Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of the Code of Iowa to impose weight limitations on highway structures under their jurisdiction, and WHEREAS, recent periodic inspections conforming to National Bridge Inspection Standards and Federal Highway Administration rules have been performed, and WHEREAS, the results of these inspections indicate that the following structures have reduced load carrying capability and require load restrictions.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Butler County Board of Supervisors that these structures be posted with the following signs indicating each bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s respective load limits.

Bridge B23N10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FHWA # 089440 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; located on the north line of Section 23 T93N R16W, Dayton Twp â&#x20AC;Ś Post with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weight Limit 6 Tonsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Vehiclesâ&#x20AC;? signs Bridge K13W10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FHWA # 087850 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; located on the west line of Section 13 T91N R11W, Ripley Twp â&#x20AC;Ś Post with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weight Limit Truck Series 22T, 35T, 40Tâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Vehiclesâ&#x20AC;? signs Bridge L33N10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FHWA # 088160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; located on the north line of Section 33 T91N R18W, Madison Twp â&#x20AC;Ś Post with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weight Limit Truck Series 20T, 30T, 30Tâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Vehiclesâ&#x20AC;? signs Bridge M22T10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FHWA # 087320 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; located in Section 22 T90N R18W, Washington Twp â&#x20AC;Ś Post with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weight Limit Truck Series 14T, 22T, 22Tâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Vehiclesâ&#x20AC;? signs BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are hereby repealed, and that upon successful rehabilitation

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or replacement, as determined by the County Engineer, the bridge postings shall be removed without further action of this board.

Passed and Approved this 26th day of November, 2013.

The vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Rex Ackerman Mark V. Reiher Tom Heidenwirth NAYS: None ATTEST: Lizbeth Williams, Butler County Auditor Board met with Information Technology Director Sara Trepp to review Webhosting Agreement with WEBcentric, LLC. Moved by Heidenwirth, second by Ackerman to approve. Motion carried.

Board postponed collective bargaining update with Human Resources Consultant Paul Greufe until December 3, 2013.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Board acknowledged receipt of Manure Management Plan Annual Updates for Freedom Farm Grow Finisher Farm; Parker Finisher Farm; Luebbers Finisher Farm; Hosch Finisher Farm; Steere East Finisher Farm; Asche West Finisher Farm and Allan Finisher Farm Moved by Ackerman, second by Heidenwirth to adjourn to Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried.

The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on November 26, 2013.

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News

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Walker Buss, 3, smiles big for a picture with Santa Claus Saturday.

Santa Claus holds an excited girl during the open house at the library Saturday.

Lines were backed up for tattoos Saturday at Allison Public Library open house Saturday. (Pat Racette Photos)

Emily Edeker, 7, and Hannah Patrick, 6, scoop up ingredients to make moose munch mix, with helper Andrea Schrage looking on.

Double J Wranglers entertained a big crowd at Allison Public Library Saturday, with cowboy music.

Cruz Jorgensen, 3, works on making a craft at Allison Public Library holiday open house Saturday morning.

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Dalton Schell, 8, gets a tattoo on his hand from Library Aide Joy Schueler.