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December 12, 2013 The Wright County Monitor • Page 15
Dows Area News
DOWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, Dec. 12 • JV/Var wrestling at Humboldt, 6p.m. • 9th grade basketball at Clarion, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 • JV/Var basketball at Webster City, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 • JV/Var wrestling at Parkersburg. • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 •JV wrestling tournament at Clarion, 5 p.m. • 9th grade boys’ basketball at Bishop Garrigan, 7 p.m. •Dows School Board to meet at Superintendent’s Office, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17 • Legion Auxiliary to meet at the home of Kathy Muhlenbruch at 9:30 a.m. • JV/Var basketball at Iowa Falls, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 • Library Story Hour for kids ages 3-5 from 10-11 am. Questions contact the library at 852-4326. • JV/Var wrestling at Clarion, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 3:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 • No school. Christmas break. Tuesday, Dec. 24 • No school. Christmas break. Wednesday, Dec. 25 • Merry Christmas!
Christmas Open House in Dows
There was a record crowd in Dows last Saturday night at the Lions Club annual Soup Supper/Raffle. Twenty-two vendors were set up in the Community Building and Santa’s visit at 6 p.m., made for a festive evening of visiting, shopping and eating. Newcomers to Dows, Charlie and Amy Goll, got to town late, after Santa had moved on, and when Santa’s helper was contacted, Santa graciously turned his sleigh around and came back to see their new twins, Edie and Quinn. (The Goss’ moved into the former Hector Anderson house just south of Dows.) Larry Harrah won the $1000 raffle from the Dows Lions drawing that evening, and Leland Wenzel won the other cash raffle of $250.
From the Korner
By Marillyn Korth We should be getting used to the cold by now, but l don’t think I will ever get used to this really cold stuff. I was reading my lesson for Bible study this morning and I don’t want to preach, but I guess I will. The message was about Christmas or Mayhem. Well, that sort of fits, doesn’t it? We work so hard getting all decorating and baking and doing parties etc. that we forget what the real meaning is about. I have had the opportunity to have some really great things this week that contributes to my mayhem but that really spoke the meaning of Christmas. Thursday the ladies of the church went to our pastor’s home for lunch. She served a delicious casserole and salad and beautiful cookies for dessert. She had a bad cold and wasn’t feeling the best, but she was a gracious hostess and we were so pleased to be invited. Later on this week we find she has walking pneumonia. She missed church today, but had a substitute. What devotion and hardiness she showed to do all that for us and then have to be ill. We did enjoy it and pray for her health to quickly return.
What I want for Christmas
Hannah Wharton was very anxious to tell Santa of her wish list for Christmas.
Friday, I did the grocery thing in Iowa Falls, with Marlea. She is so good to help me with my walker and getting in and out in this cold weather. I saw many Dows people while in the store. Sondra Peyton (a former Dows resident) climbed up the shelves of Hy-Vee to get me some maraschino cherries with stems on them. What a champion! Till came up Friday night and Saturday we got up early and picked up Clay in Whittemore and off to Storm Lake for Haylee’s art reception at Buena Vista. Jon brought Grandma Marlea so she had a good group and we were thrilled to see her work. Wish I could describe it, but I can only say it was made of wood and disk blades and was an amazing piece of work. We were all very proud. Her mom was up on Friday so she had lots of family to view her art work. Haylee will graduate this week or next, but will not have her actual commencement until May. She and her boyfriend were going to the Packers game right after noon. They will come home Monday. She is not only talented, but crazy to go to Green Bay in this kind of weather.
Only kidding, Haylee. Glad they won. Today, I went to church, but came home right away as my boys were here. They helped me put up some decorations and we told stories and talked about what they wanted. Justin wants a helicopter and all the farm equipment he can get. Emmett wants everything Justin does. So you see in the middle of my mayhem, I still can find Christmas with my family and the all the good things done for me by my friends. We usually make our own craziness, so I am going to try to think about what I need to do to make it Christmas and not mayhem. I hope you are all getting ready for the big day. I am plodding along, but am making progress and will be ready or not. Christmas will still come whether I get ready or not. Ha! Keep warm. MK
Spirit of Dows in progress
The Spirit of Dows is still accepting applications and funds for warm winter clothing for local children in need. We have more than 40 children enrolled this year. Families will receive their requested clothing and gifts before Christmas. Donations for “Spirit of Dows” may be left at the Dows United Bank & Trust o r the Dows Community S c h o o l . Applications are still available at the school or by calling Jeanie Agena at 515-852-3696 or 515-291-6633. If you know of a family in need, please share this information with them.
Legion Auxiliary to meet Dec. 17
The Dows Legion Auxiliary will There will be a short meeting at be meeting at the home of Kathy that time to plan for the upcoming Muhlenbruch on Tuesday, Dec. 17 year. at 9:30 a.m. for a Christmas coffee.
Dows Community Grocery
DOWS, IOWA | 515-852-4303 WE ACCEPT WIC/EBT
GROCERY SPECIALS HY-TOP MARSHMALLOWS
$1.25 16 OZ
GOLD MEDAL FLOUR
$2.49 5 POUNDS
HY-TOP OATMEAL
$2.99 42 OZ
HY-TOP MARSHMALLOW CREME
$1.25 7 OZ
PRINGLES
5 OZ
HY-TOP GRAHAM PIE CRUST
KRUSTEAZ BAR MIX
CLASSICO ALFREDO SAUCE
HIDDEN VALLEY PARTY DIP
HEINZ KETCHUP
24 OZ
15 OZ
10 OZ
20 OZ
HY-TOP ANGEL FOOD CAKE MIX
BETTY CROCKER CAKE MIX
BETTY CROCKER FROSTING
16 OZ
15 OZ
16 OZ
HY-TOP WHITE CORN SYRUP
6 0Z
19 OZ
KRUSTEAZ MUFFIN MIX
$1.00 $2.49 $2.49 $1.99 3/$4 3/$5 GENERAL MILLS CHEX CEREAL
14-17 OZ
HY-TOP BLEACH
$2.49 3/$5 12-14 OZ
96 OZ
PEARS
HY-TOP LAUNDRY SOAP
$3.49
HY-TOP GLASS CLEANER
HY-TOP NAPKINS
PINEAPPLE
$3.49
PER POUND
BABY CARROTS
32 OZ
250 COUNT
FROZEN $2.99
WHOLE MUSHROOMS
CLEMENTINES
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CRYSTAL FARMS SHREDDED CHEESE
8 OZ
BREW PUB PIZZA
KEMPS SHERBERT
$1.49 $3.49 8 OZ
DAIRY
$2.49
HY-TOP CANDIQUIK
HY-TOP OIL
HERSHEY BAKING CHIPS
54 OZ
HY-TOP BATH TISSUE
16 OZ
24 OZ
32 OZ
GURLEY’S PEANUTS
GHIRARDELLI BROWNIE MIX
$2.75
8-12 OZ
HY-TOP SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK
$2.49 $1.75 16 OZ
18 OZ
HY-TOP FACIAL TISSUE
14 OZ
HY-TOP PAPER TOWELS
12 PACK
66-76 COUNT
U.S.D.A. CHOICE ARM ROAST
$3.59/LB STEW MEAT
$3.79/LB
$5.99
99¢
8 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.
2/$3 $1.99 $2.99 5/$5 4/$3
128 OZ
ORE IDA ONION RINGS & POTATOES
99¢
3 POUNDS
CLASSICO SPAGHETTI SAUCE
STORE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
$2.75 $2.75 $1.49 $1.88 $2.29 $1.99 $2.99 $2.49
3/$5
PRODUCE
$5.99
AD EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 THROUGH TUESDAY,DECEMBER 17, 2013
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$1.99/LB
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SCHWEIGER SUMMER SAUSAGE
$4.39 16 OZ
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BONE IN PORK CHOPS (ASSORTED PACK)
SHURFRESH CORN DOGS
AQUA STAR CRUNCH SHRIMP
$7.99 1.5 POUNDS
16 OZ
PORK CUTLETS
$1.99/LB SMOKED HAM HOCKS
$1.99/LB