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Vol. 122 No. 52 • Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013

Christmas Break at Lime Creek Dec. 27 A program entitled “Christmas Break at Lime Creek” will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, from 1-3 p.m., at the Lime Creek Nature Center.

Children and their parents are invited to enjoy a fun afternoon at the nature center, including a winter hike in search of wildlife and building bird feeders from recyclable materials. There will be a warm fire burning and hot chocolate will be served.

There is no charge, but registration is required.

Please call 641-423-5309. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cerro Gordo Community Foundation announces April 1 grant deadline The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA), is announcing the grant application process and deadline for grants to be awarded in 2014. Online grant applications for the CGCCF will be available on Jan. 1. The grant deadline for the CGCCF’s granting cycle is April 1. Only completed applications will be considered for funding.

Grants may be awarded in the following areas: arts & culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation, and human services.

Grant applications are available online. Applications that are incomplete or that are submitted in hard copy form will not be considered for funding. The applications can be accessed starting on Jan. 1, at www. cerrogordoccf.org, through the Grants menu on the website’s home page. Grants can be awarded to 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations and governmental entities (school, city, county).

For eligibility questions please contact Angie Shaffer, Program Associate, CFNEIA, at (319) 287-9106 extension 18, Casey Callanan, CGCCF Chair, at (641) 421-8000, or Marcie Andrews, CGCCF development associate at (641) 330-5181.

Coaches vs Cancer 2014 set for Jan. 25

By Heather Holm and Sheri Bogue Plans are underway for the 5th Annual Coaches vs Cancer, a full day of basketball between Hampton-Dumont and West Fork teams will take place on Saturday January 25. The high school boys’ and girls’ teams will play the first game at 12 p.m., at the HamptonDumont High School. Several fun activities are being planned throughout the day, so please watch the papers and listen to the radio for those details as they become finalized.

Right now we are taking orders for this year’s Coaches vs Cancer T-shirts. The shirts this year are orange with black print. cost is $15.00 for youth small – adult XL, larger shirts are also available with an additional cost. Please return order forms to Heather Holm at 1010 4th Street SE, Hampton, Iowa, 50441 no later than December 31. All shirts must be ordered in advance as a very limited supply will be available on game day.

Order forms are available on the school web sites, in Hampton at First Bank Hampton and the high school; in Sheffield at the high school, United Bank & Trust, Dugan’s Supermarket and the Sheffield Library, in Rockwell at the middle school, First Security Bank & Trust and Dugan’s Supermarket; and in Thornton at First Security Bank & Trust and Chit Chat Café.

This year we are looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of the T-shirts, this will allow us to donate more money to the Coaches vs Cancer and the fight against this terrible disease. Our theme this year is “Finish The Fight”. If you would be interested in sponsoring the t-shirts please contact Heather Holm at 641456-8065 or Sheri Bogue at 641-892-4260 for more details. We hope to see you at the basketball game to support our teams and the Coaches vs Cancer.

Community Calendar

Friday, Dec. 27 1-4 p.m. 4-H String Art Workshop, 4-H Learning Center, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City Monday, Dec. 30 3-5:30 p.m. 4-H Club Officer Training, 4-H Learning Center, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City

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Despite appointment, Rockwell will host special election to fill Laudner’s seat

cilmen – Gary Akins, Kenny

By Nick Pedley A petition was handed in to Nielsen and Adam Wedmore – Rockwell City Clerk Lorna Wei- didn’t seek re-election, so the er Dec. 19 that will force a spe- group felt appointing the fourthhighest vote cial election getter would to determine theoretically a permanent give citizens successor to the person former Counthey voted cilman David for.

Laudner’s seat.

Laudner L a u d n e r ’s had announced resignation his intentions took effect on to move away - Steve Karabatsos, Mayor Nov. 21. The from Rockwell in September, and the council council unanimously approved decided following the news to the appointment of Larry Wenfill the vacancy by appointing tz, who finished fourth on Nov. the fourth place finisher in the 5 with 74 votes, at their Dec. Nov. 5. Three outgoing coun- 18 meeting. However, Richard

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It’ll be the first thing on the agenda at the Jan. 2 meeting.

Gossweiler turned in the petition the next day which will force the vote.

“The petition trumps the appointment,” said Cerro Gordo County Auditor Ken Klein.

“The appointment is valid until the special election results are final. He’s [Wentz] is in there until whoever wins.”

Kline said the council must call an election and set the date at their next meeting. Rockwell Mayor Steve Karabatsos, whose term will expire before the meeting, said he will suggest the new council and mayor pick Feb. 11 to host the vote.

“It’ll be the first thing on the agenda at the Jan. 2 meeting,” Karabatsos said. “I could

have picked Feb. 4, but that just doesn’t give us very much wiggle room.”

Candidacy papers from citizens interested in running in the special election would be due on Friday, Jan. 17, if the council decides to go ahead with the Feb. 11 vote date. Each person much get at least 10 signatures from eligible city voters to get their name on the ballot. Wentz could retain the seat if he files papers and wins the election. The winner would sit on the council for the remaining two years left on Laudner’s term.

The council felt the appointment would reflect the voters’ choice, but they also thought it would save taxpayers some

money. Kline said the cost of a special election will run around $1,400 to pay for ballots, election workers and other expenses.

“We cut corners where we can, but I just don’t see this costing much less than that,” he said.

Kline said special elections are somewhat rare, but not unheard of. He explained they’re usually called for bond issues or other public measures.

“They don’t happen that often,” he said. “Once a year, that would be my guess. Maybe even once every couple of years.”

Rockwell bids farewell to mayor and three councilmen; Wentz appointed Dec. 18

By Nick Pedley It was a night filled with goodbyes and thank-yous Dec. 19 when the Rockwell City Council held their final meeting of 2013.

Outgoing Mayor Steve Karabatsos and councilmen Kenny Nielsen and Adam Wedmore sat through their final session with little fanfare. A short agenda with few business items led to one of the quickest meetings of the entire year. Councilman Gary Akins, who will also see his term expire at year’s end, was absent from the meeting.

None of the four men chose to seek re-election this year.

“I’d just like to say I enjoyed my two years serving in this position,” said Karabatsos.

“When you’re sitting here, and you’re disagreeing with each other, and maybe even the citizens are unhappy, it’s important you keep looking at the bigger picture. There’s a lot going on in this town, and there’s a lot of thought that goes into that.”

Wedmore mirrored Karabatsos’ sentiments.

“It’s been a pleasure working with my fellow council members, the great city employees

we have here in Rockwell and the citizens for these past two terms,” said Wedmore. “You don’t know what you don’t know until you’re sitting on this side of the table.”

Nielsen agreed.

“It’s been a pleasure and a learning experience. Like Adam said, you don’t know what you don’t know until you’re in here,” he said.

Prior to their parting remarks, the council handled a short business agenda with little discussion.

The group unanimously approved the appointment of Larry Wentz to fill the vacancy left

by Dave Laudner following his move from Rockwell. The council decided in September to appoint the fourth-place finisher of the November general election.

Three seats were up for grabs on the ballot, and they felt appointing the fourth place finisher was fair and representative of peoples’ choice – the council didn’t know who would finish fourth when they made their decision three months ago.

“I visited with [Cerro Gordo County Auditor] Ken Kline about the legal protocol three

Left: Councilman Kenny Nielsen, Mayor Steve Karabatsos and Councilman Adam Wedmore attended their final council meeting on Dec. 18. The trio, along with Councilman Gary Akins who was absent, opted not to seek re-election this year. (Photo by Nick Pedley) times before this, so we should be good,” said Karabatsos.

Wentz’s tenure might be short-lived, however. A petition calling for a special election was handed into City Clerk Lorna Weier by Richard Gossweiler on Dec. 19, one day after the council made the appointment. The special election will most likely occur in February, according to Karabatsos and county Auditor Ken Kline.

If Wentz files candidacy papers and wins the special election, he would retain Laudner’s seat for the remaining two years left on the term.

“Thank you, I appreciate it you guys,” Wentz said following his appointment.

The council shifted their sights to the final item of 2013.

They were supposed to discuss next year’s budget, but Karabatsos said revenue estimates and property tax evaluations are still up in the air at this point. Statewide commercial property tax rollbacks and other cuts have the city guessing at next year’s finances, and Karabatsos thought it would be best to hold off on discussion until they’re given a solid assessment.

“Not knowing what the reve-

nue is going to be and cuts in the commercial taxes, we’re kind of stymied with the budget,” he said. “We’re just kind of at a standstill until we get the rest of it. I was hoping I’d have some more information for you guys, but it’ll have to wait.”

The council’s next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. The group agreed to move it back a day because the New Year’s holiday falls on a Wednesday. The meeting will be the first for new councilmen James Bills, Tom Worley and Tim Brown, as well as new mayor Bill “Spud” Sheldon.

From left to right: New councilmen Tim Brown, James Bills, City Clerk Lorna Weier and Mayor-elect Bill "Spud" Sheldon went over their official paperwork following the Dec. 18 Rockwell City Council meeting. Looking on is recently-appointed Councilman Larry Wentz. Absent was new Councilman Tom Worely. (Photo by Nick Pedley)

Karabatsos recalls 8 years in mayor’s chair at Rockwell

By Nick Pedley Rockwell Mayor Steve Karabatsos closed the book on an eventful eight years last week when the council adjourned for the final time this year on Dec. 18.

Karabatsos first held office from 1994 through 2000 and was elected again in the fall of 2011.

His tenure was highlighted by the housing development on the northwest part of town, the addition of the medical clinic and the purchase of the library’s new building on Main

Street. Many other projects dot his four terms in the mayor’s chair, and Karabatsos hoped his legacy would be remembered for its progressive and financially responsible community betterment initiatives.

“I’m a strong believer in saving and paying for stuff before they’re finished,” Karabatsos said. “My own personal opinion about taxing authority is that if you’re asking and reaching in people’s pockets, you better have a damn good reason.”

Karabatsos began his first term as Rockwell’s mayor

during a rather tumultuous period in the community’s history.

Citizens were divided about the proposed housing development, and the future of the project was uncertain after doubts began to grow about how the city would finance the addition. A proposed bond issue ruffled some feathers throughout Rockwell, and Karabatsos decided after a community meeting that he was going to run for mayor.

“I knocked on every door in town – even people I knew weren’t going to vote for me,” he said. “Some told me to leave, others listened. They asked me why I came to their door, and I said, ‘Why not? Just because you and I don’t necessarily get along, that doesn’t mean there isn’t something we can’t agree on.’ ” After winning his first election by a slim margin, Karabatsos got to work with the council and pushed towards the development’s finish. The group finally hashed out a plan that implemented a three-phase schedule. The city would develop one-third of the land, and use the revenue from that to start the development of the next phase.

“We put together a plan and got it done,” said Karabatsos.

“When it was finally completed in 2000, there were 27 houses, all bond-free.”

Karabatsos recalled numerous projects he and the council worked on that helped improve amenities in Rockwell. In addition to the new clinic and library, the city’s sidewalks, street lights and roads were refurbished on Main Street during Karabatsos’ eight years. The Madison Street bridge renovation was the largest issue in his last term from 2012 to 2013, and Karabatsos said proactive planning was again one of the factors in making the project a reality.

“Since we were proactive and wanted to do something about it, we got federal funding on the first application, which rarely happens. It was all because we were proactive,” he said. “When that bridge is finished, it’s going to look like it belongs there and not something that just got put there.”

Karabatsos was thankful he had such a supportive city staff and progressive councils over the years. He enjoyed being a part of the many improvement projects during the past two decades, and said Rockwell is a true outlier compared to other small towns. Of the eight coun-

ties that comprise the North Iowa Council of Governments, Rockwell’s township was one of only two to post growth in recent years.

“We have to be doing something right here,” he said. “It’s been nice to see some of your visions come to fruit and improve the town like you thought they would.”

Though he’s enjoyed living in Rockwell and serving the community on many boards and committees, Karabatsos and his wife, Sandy, plan to move away from the area in March. Both will retire from their jobs and move into their home in Harpers Ferry near the Mississippi River.

The couple has owned property there since 1991 and used the residence as a vacation home.

“It wasn’t an easy decision.

We asked our kids where they’d like to see us after we retired, and they told us that Rockwell is home, but the river is where we go to have fun. We just really like it there,” he said. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the people I’ve worked for, and I’d say I was very fortunate to work for them. The people here are very good people.”

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West Fork School Happenings

By Superintendent Darrin Strike The Holiday break is upon us!

We have had a great first half of the school year and the West Fork Community should be proud of our student body and their accomplishments thus far into the school year.

The holiday spirit was certainly lifted by the energy of our students performing for all who attended one or more of the four music concerts held in our district the past month.

Our middle school students in grades 7 a 8 have now experienced a semester of digital learning supported by the iPads purchased for them prior to the start of the school year.

At the current time, West Fork students in grades 7-12 each have their own device supplied by the district and every K-4 elementary classroom is equipped with at least five devices to create a classroom learning center.

As a district, we have grown digitally through continuous professional development for our educators and the acquisition of more electronic learning devices. Our ultimate mission at the West Fork Community School District is for our graduates to be “successful learners, citizens, and leaders” in the 21st Century and, we see this transformation as a step to prepare all students with the skills for the technologically driven world they will live in.

The Spirit of West Fork campaign this year was a huge success.

To date, this endeavor has served 31 families and 80 of our West Fork students. This program is driven by the Spirit of West Fork committee which is comprised of a group of school employees and student leaders.

In addition, many local citizens , churches, and businesses supported the program by purchasing gifts from the ornament trees or providing the financial support necessary to assist with purchasing food boxes, clothing items, movie tickets, or other supporting gifts for the families.

On December 19 & 20, merchandise was distributed to the families who were overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity exhibited by the school district and our communities.

As we transition into the winter months, I would like to remind parents to sign up for the “School Alerts” program. Our district uses this as our main venue for communicating adjustments in our regular school schedule due to inclement weather.

Step 1: Visit https://schoolalerts. iowa.gov/ Step 2: Select “Sign Up” Step 3: Follow the prompts to set up an account and register to receive alerts regarding “West Fork Schools”. Questions? Contact the superintendent’s office at 822-3236 or 892-4159 for assistance.

As we turn the calendar to January 2014, I am reaching out to parents to take an active role in the education of your child(ren). This can be as simple as scheduling a time each day to read with or to your child.

On a larger scale, West Fork CSD receives a large amount of support from parent groups such as the West Fork Booster Club, the West Fork Music Boosters, and the Early Childhood Advisory Committee.

These groups are critical to providing a quality education in the building and for providing the necessary uniforms and equipment for our music programs and athletic teams to compete and perform outside the classroom.

These organizations schedule many events and fundraisers to support our district by purchasing uniforms and equipment so our students represent West Fork with class. In order to run these fundraising events, these organizations are dependent on the assistance of the parents of students in our programs.

Please make this year’s New Year’s resolution to get involved in a parent group and support our programs. If you have any questions about how to get involved, please feel free to contact me at 641-822-3236 or 641892-4160.

A final note is my wishes for each and every family to have a safe Holiday Season and a wish for 2014 to be a great year for all.

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The West Fork High School concert choir performed "Amazing Grace," "Ave Maria," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "Listen, Children, Hear the Angels Sing!" "Jul, jul, strålande jul" and "Joy to the World" under the direction of Shelby Wilson Dec. 16 at their winter concert. (Submitted photo courtesy of Shelby Wilson)

The West Fork High School show chior performed "Please Come Home for Christmas" and "Rudolph, the RedNosed Reindeer." (Submitted photo courtesy of Shelby Wilson)

Habitat announces new homeowner repair program Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa (HFHNCI) has begun taking a wider approach to the problem of substandard housing in the area. By starting a new “Home Repair Program,” the local Habitat is striving to help low income homeowners address minor repair issues before larger problems occur.

The new Home Repair Program is open to homeowners who are unable to make needed repairs because of costs or physical limitations. Participants will be expected to pay for to the cost of materials through a 0 percent interest loan, as well as work with the volunteers and Habitat staff to complete the projects however they are physically able to be involved. Projects receiving priority will involve health and safety issues, code violations, and neighborhood beautification efforts. Expected projects will include installing handicapped accessible ramps, replacing doors and windows for higher energy efficiency, yard work, exterior painting or siding, repairs to porches or ramps, and the replacement of damaged flooring.

This program is being launched through a $30,000 grant from Larson Manufacturing, and requires a 2:1 match – which can include volunteer labor and donated materials. In addition to this home repair funding, Larson Manufacturing is also partially sponsoring two new construction Habitat houses in Mason City.

“We are so grateful to Larson Manufacturing for their amazing

support and dedication to helping families in need of safe and affordable housing,” says Melissa Schoneberg, executive director for HFHNCI. “The launch of this new Home Repair program will allow us to make a greater impact on the quality of housing throughout our six-county area.”

Homeowner’s eligible for participation in the program should own their home, have an income between 20 percent and 60 percecnt of the area’s median income range, have current homeowner’s insurance, and reside in the home. The loans for the projects would need to be repaid with small monthly payments in under a five-year timeframe. Projects will be selected by the scope of work involved, availability of volunteers, and the time frame required to complete the project.

“Although these repair projects will be smaller than building a whole home, we hope to be able to involve more volunteer groups in fun, rewarding one or two day projects that will have an impact on more communities in our service area,” explains volunteer coordinator, Lindsey Huesman. “Repair projects will be a great opportunity for church groups and service clubs to help individuals and their communities.”

To request an application for the program, or to get involved as a sponsor or volunteer - please call Habitat for Humanity NCI at (641) 424-8978 or visit the website at www.habitatnci.org.

The West Fork High School concert band performed "Of Kings and Christmas," "Russian Christmas Music," "Where Eagles Soar" and "Christmas Music for Winds" under the direction of Shannon Curtis at their winter concert Dec. 16. (Submitted photo courtesy of Shelby Wilson)

Non-Credit Welding Course Offered at NIACC In response to the high demand for production welders in the area, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is offering a 45–hour, non-credit Production Welding course.

This course, which is being offered a second time this year due to high demand, will provide participants with the skills necessary for entry level manufacturing welding with the Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) process. “Manufacturing today is an efficient, high-tech operation and welders are the backbone of the industry,” said Terry Schumaker, NIACC Dean of Continuing Education and Economic Development.

According to employment trends, the state of Iowa is expected to see a 14 percent increase of welding positions available through 2020.

“This is another option for those interested in a career in welding to quickly get the skills they need to get a good job,” Schumaker said.

“This is different than the welding program NIACC offers as a full year diploma program in that it has a very concentrated focus on the specific welding skills used in a manufacturing setting.”

Participants will gain an understanding of proper welding techniques and procedures for welding structural carbon steel with the MIG process. Skills will be developed in flat, horizontal and vertical position welding of fillet welds. Welder qualification testing is an available option and will be attempted at the level where success can be attained.

Personal protective equipment will be provided to students.

To learn more, a public informa-

tion session will be held January 9 at 10 a.m. at the IowaWORKS office 600 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City. Tuition assistance is available to those who qualify. Details will be provided at the information session.

This course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning January 28 and will be offered at times conducive to people who work during the day. This class is scheduled to meet on these dates: • Tuesdays: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 • Thursdays: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 All classes meet on the NIACC campus from 5- 9 p.m. in the Buettner Careers Building, room 164. For more information and to register, call the NIACC Continuing Education Division at 1-641-4224358. Course #91506WANTED

Iowa Corn Growers Association Committee Formed The Iowa Corn Growers Association is pleased to announce leaders have stepped forward and a District Committee charter has been signed in Iowa Corn District 2, including Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Mitchell, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Humboldt, Wright, Franklin and Butler counties.

The members of the newly estab-

lished county association include: Dave Muth, Butler County; Jerry Maier, Wright County; Mike Kohlhaas, Kossuth County, Alex Edgington, Mitchell County, and Michelle Rayhons, Hancock County. All the members listed took part in an official signing of the charter on Dec. 10, in Mason City.

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ficial Iowa Corn District Committee to help communicate about corn production and promote the products that we work so hard to grow,” says Gary Woodley, ICGA Board director for District 2. “It is important to bring together area corn farmers in District 2 to help build grassroots support for our issues.”

Mike Kohlhaas, from West Bend in Kossuth County, was selected as the chairman of the committee. He added, “The District 2 Committee fills a gap between local corn associations and the Iowa Corn Growers Association board and it also provides an opportunity for farmers to work on issues unique to our district.”

The group will hold their district kickoff meeting on Jan. 22, in Mason City at the Historic Park Inn beginning at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in attending the meeting or participating in district committee activities is welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Investments in Early Learning Pay Off

By Senator Tom Harkin In 1991, the Committee on Economic Development issued a landmark report titled “The Unfinished Agenda: A New Vision for Child Development and Education.” The group consisted of some of the top business executives in America who took a tough-minded look at American education, and concluded that the highest rate of return on investment for our education dollars would come from investing in early learning from birth to age five.

More recently, in 2010, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – again, tough-minded business executives – issued a major report. And their report concluded that quality early learning is critical to our national economic security.

If we fail to invest in children early on, during the period of their most rapid development, those children are more likely to enter school behind. If the playing field is unleveled at the outset, how can we hope to remain a nation of promise and prosperity for all? It is with that in mind that I have introduced the Strong Start for America’s Children Act, a bill that would greatly expand access to high-quality early learning experiences for children from birth to kindergarten entry.

Something that we need to expunge from our lexicon is the term “pre-school.” There is no such thing as pre-school because we know that learning begins at birth and the preparation for learning begins before birth. My bill reinforces this idea by ensuring that our most vulnerable children have the support they need to be healthy, happy, and ready for school on the first day of kindergarten. We start by creating new early learning quality partnerships, so that Early Head Start grantees can partner with center-based and family child care providers to offer infants and toddlers full-day, full-year, highquality services.

I also proposed a new federalstate partnership to accelerate the work currently being done in states to support high-quality early learning for 3- and 4-year olds. To receive funding through the partnership, states must support programs that are of high-quality, meaning programs must have well-trained teachers, low

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Ending the year on a high note

As 2013 comes to an end, we cap off a year that has pointed Iowa in the right direction on many fronts. We ensured more Iowans have access to good jobs, great communities, strong local schools and affordable health care—all while balancing the state budget without raising taxes.

These fiscally responsible investments in Iowa are paying off.

Last week, the state’s nonpartisan Revenue Estimating Conference confirmed that Iowa’s economy is steadily growing. Our bipartisan effort to expand access to affordable health care, the Iowa Health & Wellness Plan, was approved. Also Iowa children are showing improvements in health, education and wellbeing, according to a new report from Kids Count.

This week, the nation’s leading wind power utility announced a major expansion in Iowa. MidAmerican Energy is buying hundreds of Iowabuilt wind turbines from Siemens Energy to be installed on wind farms throughout the state. This clean, locally produced energy reduces our dependence on foreign oil, while creating good jobs and economic opportunities in our communities.

While 2013 is ending with lots of good news, there is more we can do to grow and strengthen Iowa’s middle class. Thousands of Iowans are still struggling to work their way out of the national recession. The

class sizes, low child-to-staff ratios, curricula that are developmentally appropriate, and programs must provide other services that support the non-academic needs of kids, including nutritious foods, physical activity, and strong parent and family engagement. These are the kinds of common-sense, research-based activities and services that any parent would want for their child, and they also reflect the type of support that many states and communities are currently providing in their early learning programs.

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Breakfast served until 10:45 a.m.

MENU: Swiss Steak, Ham, Roast Beef, or Oven Baked Chicken Mashed or Baked Potato.

Vegetable, Salad, Biscuit & Coffee For dessert: Best Layered Lemon Dessert, or Ice Cream Sundae

number of Iowans in need of food has increased dramatically in recent years, and our state’s childhood poverty rate is climbing faster than the national average.

As we look to 2014, I will make sure we use Iowa’s resources wisely to build on our successes. You can expect to see another balanced state budget that invests in education, worker training and job creation.

If you have ideas that can help expand Iowa’s middle class, please e-mail me. The 2014 session is less than a month away and I value your opinions.

Additional information This is a legislative column by Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties. For newsletters, photos and further information, go to www. senate.iowa.gov/senator/ragan. To contact Senator Ragan during the week, call the Senate Switchboard at 515-281-3371. Otherwise she can be reached at home at 641-424-0874.

E-mail her at amanda.ragan@legis. iowa.gov. Senator Ragan is an Assistant Senate Majority Leader, chair of the Human Resources Committee and vice-chair of the Health & Human Services Budget Subcommittee.

She also serves on the Appropriations, Natural Resources & Environment, Rules & Administration and Veterans Affairs committees.

ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 400 Larch St., Thornton Phone 998-2632 Home 998-2631 Pastor Rhea Evanson Sunday, Dec. 29 9 a.m. Worship 10-10:45 Sunday School SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 810 First St., Meservey Phone 358-6277/Pars. 358-6107 The Rev. Crystal Oberheu Sunday, Dec. 29 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday

School 9:45-10:15 a.m. Coffee

before Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship Service HOLY NAME CHURCH 507 1st Ave NW, Rockford Phone 822-4950 Fr. Walter Brunkan Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass SACRED HEART CHURCH 305 Elm St., E., Rockwell Phone 822-4950 Fr. Rodney Allers Sundays 8 a.m. Mass RICHLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH 300 Elm St., Thornton Phone 998-2642 Pastor David H. Locklair Sundays 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship

Much like Thanksgiving, New Year’s ranks high on my list of favorite holidays simply because it doesn’t require much effort. You can sit back with friends, munch on some snacks and watch the clock roll over to a brand new year. It’s the thick of college bowl season as well, so there’s no shortage of good football on TV. Oh, yeah – the drinks. Can’t forget the Champagne!

Who knew you could have so much fun celebrating the arrival of a new digit? There’s no need to go shopping for presents and you don’t have to worry about cooking a huge meal. New Year’s is celebration in its purest form.

Though fun-haters may call it a frivolous holiday that lacks merit or meaning, I really don’t think that’s true. New Year’s offers a fresh start; a definitive breaking point from one year to the next; a clean slate. It’s a year filled with unopened doors and unlimited opportunities – who knows what lies ahead?

Maybe it’s the Cubs fan in me, but I’ve always loved New Year’s for all of the reasons listed above. I know it might be dumb to some people, but I truly believe the holiday holds value. I’ve had plenty of years that I’d like to forget, and New Year’s provided me with that defining split from whatever crummy stuff I was dealing with.

Of course, New Year’s also gives us the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past 365 days. For most people, the year included its ups and downs. There were probably loved ones lost or bad decisions made;

Pedley’s Ponderings Nick Pedley is the regional news editor and a reporter for the Hampton Chronicle, The Sheffield Press, and Pioneer Enterprise.

maybe you got a promotion at work or landed a better job. In any case, it’s important to absorb the lessons learned and cherish the highlights – doing so will no doubt make for a better 2014.

All this hope and promise typically ushers in a bold new attitude for people. I’m not sure when the New Year’s resolution made it’s first appearance, but it’s one aspect of the holiday that I can certainly live without.

The New Year’s resolution is a good idea on the whole. It gives people a goal to work towards that feeds off an attitude of improvement. People want to turn the page and really better themselves in the New Year, and that’s great. However, they fall flat on their face far too often, and it’s a wonder anyone makes these stupid promises with themselves at all.

I look no further than myself for a shining example of this resolution ridiculousness. For at least the past three years I’ve been resolving to quit biting my fingernails, work out more and spend my money more wisely. I plan to put those same items on my list this year, but I’m less than optimistic any of them will come full circle.

Usually the first to go is my

plan to exercise more. It’s so easy put it off because I’m too “busy” or “tired.” I can talk myself out of things very easily, and my disdain for working out makes it even easier.

In spite of my fervent resentment, I’d really like to get back in shape.

Maybe I need a personal trainer; or maybe I should just join the army.

Next to go on my list of hopeless resolutions is my bad habit of biting my fingernails. My mom would always nag me growing up to quit, but I could never quite kick it. It’s pointless and childish, but I do it without thinking most times. If you’ve got any suggestions or remedies, let me know.

The final nail in my resolution coffin is usually my spending habits. It’s never gotten out of control or anything, I’ll just spend too much one weekend on pointless things.

Be it a trip, night out with friends or something else, my bank account will get squeezed and I find myself slapping my forehead. I think college loans and other bills will easily keep my spending in check this year, however. You can’t spend money if it’s not there!

I hope you ring in the New Year with style and flair. Have fun, be safe and have a great 2014.

West Fork FFA community dinner held Dec. 18

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 121 2nd St., N., Rockwell Phone 822-4919 Pastor Ken Livingston Sundays 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Time 10 a.m. Sunday School ST. PETER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 502 2nd St., S., Rockwell Phone 822-3101 Pastor Rhea Evanson Sunday, Dec. 29 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday

School 9:45-10:15 a.m. Coffee

before Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 404 Maple St., Thornton Phone 998-2004/Pars. 358-6107 The Rev. Crystal Oberheu Sunday, Dec. 29 9 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday

School FIRST REFORMED CHURCH 620 2nd St., Meservey Phone 358-6151 Rev. Rodney Meester Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 303 Monroe St., Rockwell Phone 822-4833 Rev. John P. Scherb Sundays 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:25 a.m. Worship

West Fork FFA held a community dinner at the Sheffield Inn to raise funds or the 2014 Spirit of West Fork Program on Dec. 18. The FFA members served a spaghetti meal to over 100 community members who came out to support the cause.

The dinner was a free will offering and helped raise over $500 for the Spirit of West Fork initiative.The Spirit of West Fork is a program in which community groups, members and West Fork staff help raise funds to purchase gifts and dinner around the Christmas season. Overall the FFA members thought that dinner was a success and would like to thank all who attended to enjoy a good meal and help out a great cause! (Submitted photo)

HANFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH 12411 Spruce Ave, Mason City Phone 423-7376 641-822-4657 Pastor Scott Sokol Sundays 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sun. Worship ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH 1001 9th Ave. S. Clear Lake Phone 357-3214 Msgr. Lilip Saturdays 4 p.m. Mass Sundays 9 a.m. Mass ZION REFORMED CHURCH 2029B Jonquil Ave. Sheffi eld Phone 579-6186 The Rev. Arthur Zewert Thursday, Dec. 26 9 a.m. Bulletin Deadline Sunday, Dec. 29 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Junior Choir

SWALEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Main St., Swaledale Phone 995-2252 The Rev. John P. Scherb Sundays 8:10 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

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The Pioneer Enterprise

Reporting from the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse Civil Court The court handled one child support matter.

Deutsche Bank National Trust vs.

Jose Sierra and Raquel Ponce. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 12.

Midland Funding LLC vs. Constance Stanek. Case dismissed with prejudice on December 11.

Andrea Adeline vs. Dorothy Nuehring. Case dismissed with prejudice on December 12.

District Court The court handled two probation revocations, two parole revocations and three cases of contempt.

Bobbie Anderson, 41, Mason City, pled guilty on December 13 to Third Degree Theft. Anderson was placed on 730 days probation and assessed a $625 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $84 in attorney fees and $100 in court costs.

Kacey Pagel, 29, Albert Lea, Minn., pled guilty on Dec. 16 to Third Degree Theft. Pagel was sentence to two days in jail and assessed a $625 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $90 in attorney fees and $100 in court costs.

Anthony Bartusek, 27, Mason City, pled guilty on December 12 to Domestic Abuse/Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness.

Bartusek was sentenced to two days in jail, placed on one-year probation and assessed a $315 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $216 in attorney fees and $100 in court costs.

Brandon Sullivan, 26, Mason City, pled guilty on December 11 to Public Consumption/Intoxication Third or Subsequent Offense. Sullivan was sentenced to 30 days in jail and assessed a $625 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $93 in attorney fees and $100 in court costs.

Jayanna Long, 54, Mason City, pled guilty on December 11 to Third Degree Theft. Long was sentenced to 90 days in jail, ordered to pay $115.94 in restitution and assessed a $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $108 in attorney fees and $100 in court costs.

Austin Walker, 20, Mason City, pled guilty on December 11 to Fifth Degree Theft. Walker was sentenced to 20 days in jail and assessed a $125

L.E.I. surcharge, $72 in attorney fees and $100 in court costs.

Timothy Behm, 54, Mason City, was found guilty on December 16 of seven counts of Fifth Degree Theft.

Behm was assessed a $455 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $875 L.E.I. surcharge and $320 in court costs.

Zachariah Davis, 33, Mason City, was found guilty on December 17 of Domestic Abuse/Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness.

Davis was placed on one-year probation and assessed $420 in court costs.

Chad Wolfe, 38, Rosecreek, Minn., pled guilty on December 11 to Second Degree Criminal Mischief and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana), Third or Subsequent Offense. Wolfe was sentenced to five years in prison, ordered to pay $4,656.47 in restitution and assessed $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $140 in court costs.

Janie Quinones, 32, Garland, Tex., received a deferred judgment on December 13 for Controlled Substance Violation. Quinones was placed on three years probation and assessed a $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $564 in attorney fees and $180 in court costs.

Sarah Movick, 27, Mason City, pled guilty on December 16 to Controlled Substance Violation. Movick was placed on three years probation and assessed a $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $180 in court costs and $10 D.A.R.E. Timothy True, 28, Mason City, received a deferred judgment on December 12 for Second Degree Theft.

True was ordered to a residential facility until the maximum benefits are achieved and placed on three years probation.

Keith Leishman, 26, Maple Grove, Minn., received a deferred judgment on December 16 for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Leishman was placed on two years probation and assessed a $315 civil penalty, $125 L.E.I. surcharge and $140 in court costs.

Rueben Hickman, 18, Mason City, pled guilty on December 13 to Operating a Vehicle Without Consent and Third Degree Burglary of an Unoccupied Motor Vehicle.

Hickman was placed on two years

probation and assessed a $250 L.E.I. surcharge, $318 in attorney fees and $40 in court costs.

David Hughes, 50, Kansas City, pled guilty on December 13 to Operating While Intoxicate, First Offense.

Hughes was sentenced to four days in jail and assessed a $1,250 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $140 in court costs.

Byron Sletten, 47, Nora Springs, pled guilty on December 16 to Operating While Intoxicated, Second Offense, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, Second Offense.

Sletten was sentenced to 60 days in jail and assessed $2,165 in fines, 35 percent surcharge, $216 in attorney fees, $125 L.I.E. surcharge, $20 D.A.R.E. and $140 in court costs.

Christopher Menting, 24, Mason City, pled guilty on December 17 to Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Menting was sentenced to 21 days in jail and assessed a $1,250 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $140 in court costs.

Alicia Martinezreich, 25, Mason City, pled guilty on December 12 to Operating While Intoxicated. Martinezreich was sentenced to seven days in jail and assessed a $1,250 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $100 in court costs.

Jeffery Snyder, 49, Decatur, Ill., pled guilty on December 16 to Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Snyder was sentenced to seven days in jail and assessed a $315 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $125 L.E.I. surcharge, $222 in attorney fees, $10 D.A.R.E. and $100 in court costs.

Gregory Capesius, 44, Mason City, pled guilty on December 17 to Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Capesius was sentenced to four days in jail and assessed a $1,250 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. and $100 in court costs. In lieu of partial jail time, Capesius can attend a two-day OWI alternative program.

Steven Warren, 30, Mason City, pled guilty on December 11 to Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense. Warren was sentenced to seven days in jail and assessed a $1,250 fine, 35 percent surcharge, $102 in attorney fees, $10 D.A.R.E. and $100 in court costs. In lieu of partial jail time, Warren can attend a two-

day OWI alternative program.

Small Claims Gildner Properties vs. Chad Sickels. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 16 in the amount of $4,049 with 2.12 percent interest from December 16.

Portfolio Recovery Association vs. Aubrey Risvold. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 16 in the amount of $995.92 with 2.12 percent interest from December 16.

Hogan-Hansen PC vs. Shelia Shipman. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 17 in the amount of $2,000 with 2.12 percent interest from December 16.

General Service Bureau, Inc. vs.

Katrina Perry. Case dismissed with prejudice on December 16.

AAA Collections, Inc. vs. Joshua Chose. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 16.

H&R Accounts vs. Christopher and Heather Hamlin. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 13.

Property Transfers MCON: Wayne and Marilyn Hall to Ludley Family Limited Partnership; 08-97-21 SE NW SW NW Exc Parcel “A” As Desc & Depicted in Survey B07 P5202 In SE NW; $721,000 and $0.00; 2013-9086.

MCON: Olegaria Beyer to Alexis Beyer; W.H. Allyn’s Sub of Lots 6 & 12 & W 11/16 of Lot 9 in NW/4 NE/4 10-96-96-20 Blk B Lot 1 Blk B Lot 2 Blk B Lot 5 Blk B Lot 6 Part of; $20,000 and $0.00; 2013-9039.

MCON: Thomas and Pamela Solberg to Daniel Oleson and Larissa Peverill; H.E. Francisco’s 2nd Add Blk 1 Lot 3 MC; $122,253 and $0.00; 2013-9016.

DWDJ: Dennis and Pamela Loeckle to Dale and Darla Winter; Midlan Heights Lot 107 Lot 108 MC; $140,500 and $224; 20139106.

DQC: Steven, Patti and Ann Weiss to Christian Fellowship; Caimbrae Hills Lot Outlot B MC Undivided 1/2 Interest; $20,000 and $31.20; 2013-9103.

DWD: Lowell and Marilyn Cook Life Estate to Carol Nielson, Sharon Bollinger and Linda Fahnlander; Midland Heights 1st Add Lot 509 MC; $0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9102.

DWD: Kay Tank Corporation to Kwik Trip Inc; 08-96-21 NW SE Part of; $380,000 and $607.20; 2013-9101.

DWD: Ryan Williams to Jacob Bell; East Park Place Add Blk 9 Lot 10 MC; $68,5000 and $108.80; 2013-9099.

DWDJ: Mulley Land Company to David and Deborah Betz; Stonecliff Second Subdivision Lot 16 CL; $54,000 and $85.60; 2013-9097.

DCD: Matthew Berry and Steven Ashland Conservator, Conservatorship to Arthur Jones; Leonard Juhl’s Add Lot 6 CL; $87,000 and $138.40.

DWD: Michael and Breanne Strohmeier to Ryan Low; South Mason City (Original Town) Blk 3 Lot 4 MC W 52’ Exc S 54’; $75,000 and $119.20; 2013-9093.

DWDJ: Hilde Laymance to Travis and Alyse Hesley; Bel Air 2nd Add Blk 15 Lot 9 MC; $92,000 and $146.40; 2013-9083.

DWD: Misti Hiltenberger to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc; 1397-22 SW SW Parcel “A” in Portion of as Described in Survey Rec B94 P9226; 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9081.

DWDJ: Randy and Pamela Gourley to Randy and Pamela Gourley; Midland Heights Lot 298 MC; 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9078.

DQC: David and Connie Rosendahl to David and Connie Rosendahl; 32-96-22 NE NE NW NE SE NW SW NE, 33-96-22 NE SW NW SW SE SW SW SW Exc Tract in NW SW; 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9077.

DWD: BLA Holdings Inc to Dawn Miller; Wedgewood First Subdivision Lot 12 CL; $25,000 and $39.20; 2013-9074.

DWD: James and Jolene Fank to James Fank; Midland Heights Lot 358 MC Fulfillment of Cont B04 P6097; $25,831.47 and $40.80; 2013-9073.

DWD: Elaine Merrill to Barbara McCaulley; Westridge at Briarstone Bldg B Unit 2 MC; $183,000 and $292; 2013-9072.

DQC: Cerro Gordo County to Bartusek LLC; Paul Felt’s Plat of Mason City Blk 2 Lot 3 MC N 1/2 of Lot 3; 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9067.

DWD: Donald and Yolanda Halferty to First Citizens National Bank; Rock Glen Lot 6 MC Exc W 44’; 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9063.

DCD: Mark and Marlin Hawley Executor, Estate to Mark Hawley; Parker’s 6th Add Blk 9 Lot 5 MC; 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9062.

DWD: DS & DS Properties LLC to Wendy Jorgensen; Rockwell (Original Town) Blk 15 Lot 3 Blk 15 Lot 4 RW N 75’ of Lots 3 & 4 & S 15’ of Vacated 9th St Lying N of Lots; $98,000 and $156; 2013-9056.

DCD: John Lundberg Executor and Betty Burley Estate to Russell Rippen Trustee, Revocable Trust; Wildwood Add Blk 5 Lot 1 MC; $81,000 and $128.80; 2013-9055.

DWD: Fay Glen LLC to Susan Hendricks; Vince Harbor 4th Add Lot 1 VT Exc E 39.5’; $315,053 and $504; 2013-9053.

DSD: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Cerro Gordo County, Morgan Bahnsen, Arrow Financial Services LLC, Gemini Capital Group LLC and State of Iowa; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Trustee and Morgan Stanley ABS Captital I Inc Trust 2004 HE6; 3-96-20 Auditor’s Plat of E 132’ Lot 10 & Lot 11 Except E 5.94’ NW 1/4 Lot 3 Lot 4 E 22.92’ of N 165’ of Lot 3 & W 12.92’ of N 165 of Lot 4; 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9049.

DSD: Cerro Gordo County, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff and Jason Moore to US Bank Trust Trustee and LSF8 Master Participation Trust; North Plymouth Blk 7 Lot 4 PY; 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9048.

DWD: Harlan and Rosemary Pals to Sheryl Pietsch; Shorweood Hill Add Blk 3 Lot 6 CL; $250,000 and $399.20; 2013-9045.

DWDJ: Jon and Joan Barnes to Jon and Joan Barnes; 16-97-19 Sub of NE1/4 SW1/4 Lot 6 Lot Parcel “A” in part of (Containing 2.02); 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9043.

DWD: MCLDNI LLC to MCLD Construction Company LLC; Asbury Farm 8th Subdivision Lot 14 Lot 15 MC Parcel “C-1” & Parcel “C-2” In Parts of Lots 14 & 15 as Desc & Depicted in Survey B12 P7145; $46,500 and $73.60; 20139034.

DWD: Stephen and Vanessa Palmer to Vanessa Palmer; Lakeview 2nd Add Lot 11 MC; 0.00 and $0.00; 2013-9022.

DWD: Arthur and Sharon Dickson to Dickson Industries Inc; TanPROPERTY TRANSFERS to page 5

Proceedings: West Fork School District WEST FORK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MINUTES-Unapproved OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS December 16, 2013 The West Fork Board of Education met for its regular meeting in the Superintendent’s Office in Rockwell, IA. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Board President, Jim Tuttle.

Board members present: Mary Schlichting, Rob Heimbuch, Mary Beth Sukup, Roger Witte. Also present were Superintendent Darrin Strike, Middle School Principal Chris Rogne, High School Principal Randy Bushbaum, and West Fork Board Secretary Lacey Weier.

Visitors: Nick Pedley.

After discussion, Heimbuch moved to approve the Agenda, Minutes 11/18/2013 & 12/2/2013, West Fork Bills for December and the West Fork Financials; seconded by Sukup.

Motion carried 5-0.

Heimbuch moved to approve Witte to serve on the Cerro Gordo County Conference Board; seconded by Sukup. Motion carried 5-0.

Heimbuch moved to approve Schlichting to serve on the Franklin County Conference Board: seconded by Sukup. Motion carried 5-0.

After Discussion, the board elected to look at an additional brand/model. Additional bids will be collected before making a decision on purchasing a new lawn mower for the district. The item has been tabled until the January board meeting.

Sukup moved to approve the districts Modified Allowable Growth for Dropout Prevention Application not to exceed $136,200; seconded

by Schlichting. Motion carried 5-0.

Supt. Strike presented the board members with preliminary information on the 5 year annual site visit for the district and preschool.

Overall the district had a very good report. They Department of Education was pleased with the practices and programs that we have in place.

They made a few recommendations that the staff and administration will work on putting into place for the next school year.

Schlichting moved to approve an Early Graduation request with the expectation that the student completes all required work; seconded by Witte. Motion carried 5-0.

Heimbuch moved to approve an Open Enrollment out application for the 2014-2015 school year; seconded by Schlichting. Motion carried 5-0.

Principal’s report was given by Mr. Bushbaum and Mr. Rogne: 1. Iowa Assessment results are in and will be reviewed 2. Friday, December 13th both campuses had a presentation about Leader Dogs and their services 3. Winter Concerts went very well and were very well attended 4. Preschool students at both campuses took tree farm fieldtrip 5. Semester Tests are taking place this week Superintendent’s report was given by Mr. Strike: 1. HS Cube/TV monitor with live feed of sporting events is going over very well 2. Will be meeting with Ken Wind from Bergland and Cram to discuss options for the Weight Room/Parking lot options at the Sheffield Campus 3. Spirit of West Fork has received unbelievable support from the community and has a wonderful committee of staff members and students. The district will be assisting 31 families this year 4. RW Sounds will be providing an estimate for the sound system in the Rockwell Gym 5. New bus should be arriving any day 6. Shared more possibilities for the Corn Bowl Conference 7. Discussed lunch account outstanding balance 8. We had Site Visit, Bus Inspection and Fire Marshal all in the district the first week of December.

9. Next regular board meeting is January

20th @ 5pm in Sheffield Schlichting made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m.; seconded by Heimbuch.

Motion carried 5-0.

Board President– Jim Tuttle Board Secretary – Lacey Weier General Fund Bills For November 2013 Approved In December 2013 Aea267-Mentoring Class $30.00 Cjs Auto-Bus Repairs $211.28 Demco-Media Center Supplies $88.07 Dugans-Sheffield-Fcs Supplies $142.08 Dugans-Rockwell-Fcs Supplies /Professional Development $61.61 Harper, Kaci-Reimburse Sped Supplies $24.69 Hoglund Bus & Truck -Bus Repair Parts $281.19 Nsan, Inc-Reap Tech $770.00 J&J Medical -Cpr/First Aid Training $540.00 Le Doux Signs-Signage $30.00 Menards-Industrial Tech Supplies $201.51 Mercy Clinics-Tb Test-Prek $84.00 North Butler Csd -Open Enrollment 1st Quarter $1,500.25 Plumb Supply Co-Maint. Supplies $34.14 School Bus Sales -Repair Parts-Buses $108.50 Schumacher Elevator Co -Elevator Inspection $521.07 Tony Kobliska Electric-Electrical Repairs-Indst Tech Academy $45.00 Vernier Software & Technology -Ag Supplies $71.00 Walmart-Elementary Supplies $125.03 General Fund Bills For December 2013 Aea267-Office Supplies-Labels $40.50 Aea267-Tag Student Registration $17.00 All Star Pest Control-Pest Control $75.00 Arnold Motor Supply-Repair Parts -Transportation $17.91 Becker, Lynda-Accompanist $100.00 Burt, Eric-Cell Phone $90.00 Bushbaum, Randy-Cell Phone $90.00 Carolina Biological Supply -Perkins Grant-Ag Supplies $392.00 Cartersville Elevator-Gas/Diesel $3,644.08 Central Lock & Key-Keys $1.87 Blanchard, Chadd -Videographer-Basketball Games $10.00 Cid-Maint. Supplies $842.72 City Of Rockwell-Utilties $249.35 City Of Sheffield-Utilties $372.88 Cj’s Auto-Tire Repair Bus #06 $45.00 Cresent Electric -Maint. Supplies $267.89 Culligan-Softner Salt $161.60 Curtis, Shannon-Reimburse Travel $44.46 Diamond Vogel Paint-Maint. Supplies $10.60 D&L Sanitation-Garbage $750.00 Dotzler, Jerry-Reimburse Transportation Supplies $124.01 Dugans-Rockwell -National Education Week $71.38 Electronic Engineering -Door Repair-Key Fob $124.95 Farmtek-Ag Classroom Supplies $356.33 Fastenal-Maint. Supplies $6.75 Federal Fire Equipment -Bus Fire Extinguisher Inspection $44.95 Franklin Co Extension -Books Ag Classroom $520.00 Frontier-Telephone Expenses $578.31 Hampton Heating & Ac Repair -Building Repairs $432.66 Harris School Solutions-Tax Forms $229.35 Hobby Lobby -Art Supplies/Elem Supplies $97.42 Huber Supply -Industrial Tech Supplies $293.97 Ia Division Of Labor Services -Boiler Inspections $375.00 Iasb-Conference-Supt. $130.00 Icn-Icn Services $732.34 Idville-Office Supplies-Ms $89.40 Interstat Motor Trucks-Bus Repair Parts $36.03 Ia Dept Of Education-Bus Inspection $800.00 Johnson Sanitary-Maint. Supplies $1,307.80 Jon’s Auto & Truck Repair-Tire Repair $22.26 Just, Carolyn-Accompanist $100.00 Jw Pepper-Band Supplies $47.20 K&H Coop-Gas/Diesel $1,958.68 Kepharts Music Center

-Dorian Honor Choir Music $76.90 Larry Elwood Construction -Repair Tractor/Snow Blade $87.19 Lea Mobile Glass-Repair Bus Window $260.00 Martin Bros-Testing $58.24 Mason City Tire Service-Tires $1,928.36 Menards-Maint. Supplies $121.22 Midamerican Energy -Natural Gas/Electricity $9,678.61 Mid-America Publishing Corp -Board Publications $428.00 Midwest Technology -Industrial Tech Supplies $78.80 Nciba-Hs Honor Band $36.00 North Iowa Tire-Repair Parts -Transportation $71.23 Nuehring Lawn & Tree Service -Grounds Maint. $103.50 Payton, Belva-Reimburse Fcs Supplies $29.01 Plumb Supply-Maint. Supplies $1.02 Rieman Music-Band/Choir Supplies $211.82 Rockwell Telephone Coop -Telephone Expenses $565.77 Rogne, Chris-Cell Phone $90.00 Rrmr-Bus Travel Expenses-Tag $68.64 School Bus Sales -Repair Parts-Transportation $231.31 Simplex Grinnel-Clock Maintenance $408.97 Smart Keyboard Solutions -Business-Perkins Grant $109.50 Spurgin, Bret-Reimburse $52.34 Staples Advantage-Office Supplies $211.11 Strike, Darrin-Cell Phone, Travel $240.59 Thompson, Lance-Reimburse $40.75 Tractor Supply-Transportation Supplies $11.46 Trewin, Emily-Reimburse Fcs Supplies $12.70 Visa Card Services -Credit Card Expenses $5,334.99 Weier, Lacey-Reimburse Travel $28.86 West Fork Nutrition -Reimburse Site Visit Supplies $107.22 William Macgill-Sped Supplies $48.70 Laudner, Zach-Scoreboard $60.00 Chadd Blanchard-Videotaping $10.00 Cid-Maintenance Supplies $239.00 The Des Moines Register-Subscription $20.00 First Security Bank-Lock Box-Thornton $30.00 Dusty Foster-Accompanist $50.00 Harrison Truck Centers -Bus Repairs #09 $1,941.17 Jc Mccaslin-Accompanist $50.00 Jeff Kudej-Travel Reimburse $89.70 M&N Heating And Cooling $454.94 -Alt School Heat Repairs Menards -Industrial Tech/Maint. Supplies $204.25 Nancy Retz-Accompanist $100.00 Super Duper Publications -Sped Supplies-Elementary $96.80 Tony Kobliska Electric -Sheffield Shop Repairs $212.76 Brad Vanhorn-Accompanist $125.00 Jessica Vega-Reimburse Prek $45.00 Wards Science -Ag Greenhouse Supplies $415.92 Sierra Willier-Reimburse Prek $195.00 Total $45,643.42 Nutrition Fund Bills For November 2013 Dugans-Sheffield-Food $28.36 Dugans-Rockwell-Food $129.57 Anderson Erickson-Milk $3,043.70 Ems Detergent Services-Supplies $1,056.24 Martin Bros-Food/Supplies $13,169.04 Neff, Mary Jane-Reimburse $28.25 Earthgrains Bakery-Bread $538.26 Total $17,993.42 Management Fund Bills For November 2013 Approved In December 2013 Medicare Blue Rx -Nancy Langlitz Insurance $39.60 Total $39.60 Management Fund Bills For December 2013 Medicaire Blue Rx-Langlitz $41.90 Selective Insurance -Work Comp-Enabnit $61.90 Wellmark Blue Cross -Langlitz 1/2 Year $510.60 Total $614.40 Capital Project Fund Bills For November 2013 Approved In December 2013 Lmc-Learning Wall $1,200.00

Total

$1,200.00 Capital Project Fund Bills For December 2013 Mick Gage Plubming & Heating -Boiler Final Pmt $41,054.80 Vips-Prek Carpet-Rockwell $1,438.35 Twin Rivers-Rockwell Boiler -Architech Fees $278.12 Total $42,493.15 PPEL Fund Bills For November 2013 Approved In December 2013 Ch Mcguness -Boiler Repairs/Inspections $943.76 Iowa Office Supply-Copier Lease $100.96 Total $1,044.72 Ppel Fund Bills For December 2013 Lea Mobile Glass -Boys Restroom Window Repair $545.60 Ngt-Technology Lease $4,079.18 Becker Construction -Shelter-Rockwell Campus $5,500.00 Fiala Office-Copier Lease $3,330.09 Ios-Copier Lease $47.50 Total $13,502.37 Scholarship Fund Bills For December 2013 Macy Sturges-Five Star, Lions Club, Womens Club $1,350.00 Total $1,350.00 Activity Fund Bills For November 2013 Approved In December 2013 Coke-Ms Concession Stand $291.84 Controlprint Creative Corp -Wf Booster Club $2,719.55 Deckers-Wf Booster Club $288.00 Dugans-Sheffield-Ffa $22.95 Dugans-Rockwell -Ms Concession Stand $83.35 Ffa Association-Ffa Fees $1,525.00 Great American Opportunities -Prizes-Fundraiser $101.44 Iatc-Track Coach Registration $24.00 West Fork Ffa -Spirit Of West Fork-Fruit $200.00 Total $5,256.13 Activity Fund Bills For December 2013 Alex Pearson-Ref-Wrestling $125.00 Blake Spotts-Ref-Wrestling $125.00 Brian Pearce-Ref-Jv Bktball $55.00 Caspers Creations -Wrestling Cheer Resale $320.00 Controlprint Creative Corp -Wf Booster Club $1,206.44 Dan Dingman-Ref Jh Bktball $65.00 Deckers-Boys Basketball Resale -Shoes $1,257.00 Dennis Dingel -Ref-Jh Bktball/Jv Bktball $185.00 Don Kubsel-Ref-Var Bktball $85.00 Envision Tees-Ffa Tees $1,768.00 Ffa Association-Dues $45.00 Greg Henn-Ref-Var Bktball $85.00 Hewett Wholesale-Ms Concession /Jr Class Concession $398.17 Mark Nalan-Ref-Jh Bktball $65.00 $130.00 Matt Lang-Ref-Jh Bktball Northern Lights Foodservice -Jr Class Concession Stand $890.53 Pepsi Cola -Jr Class Concession Stand $1,362.12 Rich Stochl-Ref-Var Bktball $85.00 Scott Whitehill-Ref-Wrestling $125.00 Varsity Spirit Fashion-Cheer Resale $1,097.90 Visa Card Services -Choir Shirts/Camera $598.15 Wf Little League-Reimburse Pop -Volleyball Concession Stand $163.35 Caspers Creations & Embroidery -Wrestling Cheer/Wrestling Coaches $220.00 Control Print Creative -West Fork Booster Club $6,028.23 Deckers-Wrestling Supplies $22.00 Jeff Pavlovich-Wrestling Ref 12/12 $100.00 Gbpac-Uni-Elementary Field Trip $254.00 Longstrenght Sporitng Goods -Softball Pitching Machine $115.95 Northern Lights Foodservice-Jr Class $240.54 On Deck Sports-Softball Pitching Mate $225.00 Staples Credit Plan-Ffa $50.43 Total $10,236.66 Published in The Pioneer Enterprise on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013

Public Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Publication: December 26, 2013 City of Thornton 404 Main Street PO Box 88 Thornton, IA 50479 641-998-2415 On or after January 3, 2014, the City of Thornton will submit a request to the State of Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title 1 of the HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 as amended (P.L. 97-35), to undertake the following project: Project Title: City of Thornton Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Purpose: The purpose of the project is to stop the lagoon from leaking with the installation of a new earthen liner.

Location: Located at the Wastewater Treatment Lagoon site, southeast of the City of Thornton Estimated Cost: $544,000 Total, $300,000 HUD The activities proposed: are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at City Hall – 404 Main Street, Thornton, Iowa, and may be examined or copied Monday-Thursday 7:30a.m.-3:00p.m and Friday 7:30a.m to 11:30a.m., or at 525 6th St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401 where the record is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 4:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Mayor. All comments received by January 2, 2014 will be considered by the Mayor prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

RELEASE OF FUNDS

The City of Thornton certifies to the Iowa Economic Development Authority that Joy Baker, in her capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Iowa Economic Development Authority approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Thornton to use HUD program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Iowa Economic Development Authority will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Thornton’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Thornton; (b) the City of Thornton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Iowa Economic Development Authority; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Iowa Economic Development Authority at 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. Potential objectors should contact the Iowa Economic Development Authority to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Joy Baker, Mayor Published in the Pioneer Enterprise on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013

Proceedings: Rockwell

CITY OF ROCKWELL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS UNAPPROVED MINUTES December 18, 2013 Mayor Karabatsos called to order the regular meeting of the Rockwell City Council at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Council members present were Wedmore, Flatness and Nielsen.

Also present were Nick Pedley, Larry Wentz, Jim Bills, Tim Brown, William Sheldon and Jay Siefken.

With no additions, Mayor Karabatsos stated the agenda stands approved.

With no additions or corrections, Mayor Karabatsos stated the minutes of the previous meeting stand as approved.

Flatness moved to approve the Library Report as presented. Motion seconded by Nielsen, carried unanimously.

Mayor Karabatsos stated that the consensus of the Council, at the time of Laudner’s resignation was to appoint the next place finisher in the election. Karabatsos noted that the notice to appoint had been published in the paper as required and Council could move forward with the appointment at this time. Wedmore moved to appoint Larry Wentz to fill the remaining two years of the vacated Council term. Motion seconded by Nielsen, carried unanimously.

Nielsen moved to approve Resolution 20139 adopting the updates made to the City Code of Ordinances. Motion seconded by Wedmore, carried unanimously.

Due to the holiday, Wedmore moved to set the next council meeting for Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Flatness, carried unanimously.

Mayor Karabatsos noted that there are no updates on the bridge project and paper work

is moving along.

Mayor Karabatsos noted that we have not received the property valuations to figure the revenues for the next fiscal budget. Mayor Karabatsos stated the main concern will be health insurance cost, and felt that these cost would need to come from each of the program expenditures. Council discussed the levy and taxing rates. Wedmore noted that the housing development has allowed for increased revenues without raising taxes.

Flatness noted that he has talked to Karl Chevrolet, one of the police cars has been sold, but they do still have one left.

Flatness asked Siefken about the building for sand and salt, noting the county building is nice.

Siefken noted he has not put together any more information on a building.

Wedmore noted that we have been awarded a $1,000 grant from Mid America for Trees Please.

Wedmore stated that it has been a pleasurable learning experience being on the City Council these past years. Flatness also thanked the Council members for their time serving on the Council. Nielsen stated that it has been a pleasure serving on the Council and working with the city employees.

Mayor Karabatsos also noted that these past two years serving as Mayor again have been great and thanked the other Council members and welcomed the incoming members.

With no further business, Flatness moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Nielsen, carried unanimously.

Steve Karabatsos, Mayor Lorna Weier, City Clerk Published in the Pioneer Enterprise on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Riceville bows to No. 3 Warhawks

“It was the worst thing I’ve seen,” Huber said. “It went straight through her gum, affected a few of her teeth and she had a big gash on the right side of her face.”

According to Huber, Peterson was taken to the hospital in Osage and sent on to Mayo, where she had a CAT scan; she had 100 stitches and three plates put in her face for fractures and will most likely have to have plastic surgery to repair nerve damage.

He added that he didn’t get to see much of the injury because Peterson was holding a towel to her face and there was a lot of bleeding.

“I feel awful,” Huber said. “Needless to say she won’t be playing for

By Kristi Nixon a minimum of six weeks, so she is An accident in the locker room done.” prior to the No. 13 West Fork girls It was Peterson’s 18th birthday.

55-18 win at Riceville on Tuesday An all-state volleyball player, Pesent Warhawk terson holds West senior Lindsey Fork school rePeterson to the cords for kills and Mayo Clinic for digs.

100 stitches and But West Fork likely ended her pulled together for high school basa big win over the ketball career.

Wildcats, leading Peterson, who - Rodney Huber, Basketball Coach 40-10 at the half. according to “I was proud of coach Rodney Huber, was taking them (the team),” Huber said. “They pictures with teammates in the lock- really laid it on them (Riceville). I er room before the game, slipped and didn’t know how they were going to fell, hitting her face on the corner of respond because they looked pale; the bench she was standing on. looked like they’d seen a ghost.”

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It was the worst thing I’ve seen.

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By Kristi Nixon Riceville was no match for the Class 2A third-ranked West Fork boys basketball team in a 75-26 Corn Bowl Conference game on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Four Warhawks tallied double figures scoring, led by Jacob Kuhlmeier’s 14 points off of the bench.

Sam Amsbaugh and Evan Sprung each scored 12 and Hunter Myers

chipped in with 10 as coach Frank Schnoes’ squad had a 54-10 halftime lead.

Kuhlmeier also led the way in rebounding with eight and Tanner Tuttle also had a big effort off the bench with six boards.

Myers finished with four assists and four steals as the Warhawks improved to 5-0 overall, 3-0 in the Corn Bowl.

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By Kristi Nixon Despite a pin by Colton Rowe in the final match against Belmond-Klemme, the Broncos edged the West Fork wrestling team in a double dual on Thursday, Dec. 19.

After giving up a forfeit at 132 pounds, B-K clinched the match with a seven-point margin in a 34-33 dual in the opener.

Lake Mills went on to top the Warhawks 60-24 and finished the dual with a 42-39 win over Belmond-Klemme.

Devlynn Sasse (113/120) and Jacob Hansen (120/126) were double winners for coach Jared Arbegasts’s squad. West Fork was without freshman Jarel Arbegast for the duals.

Belmond-Klemme 34; West Fork 33

West Fork 75, Riceville 26 West Fork (5-0, 3-0) – Zach Greimann 0-2 0-0 0; Austin Neff 4-8 0-0 8; Hunter Myers 5-7 0-0 10; Spencer Halloran 3-4 1-1 7; Sam Amsbaugh 5-6 2-5 12; Drew Engebretson 3-4 0-1 7; Tanner Tuttle 1-4 0-0 2; Markus Wogen 0-0 0-0 0; Evan Sprung 6-6 0-0 12; Cody Wegner 0-2 0-0 0; Collin Schoning 1-2 1-3 3; Jacob Kuhlmeier 6-6 2-3 14. Totals 34-54 6-13 75.

Riceville (1-5, 1-3) – Logan Shedenhelm 2-9 0-0 6; Zack Lee 0-0 0-0 0; Ryan Shedenhelm 2-10 0-0 4; Dustin Sprung 0-0 0-0 0; Dalton Gillen 0-1 0-0 0; Colton Reddel 0-3 0-0 0; Josh Krukow 2-5 0-0 5; Nate Miller 0-0 0-0 0; Jeremiah Kelley 0-0 0-0 0; Matt Green 0-0 0-0 0; Dalton Reddel 1-1 0-0 2; Emilio Gomez 4-10 1-2 9. Totals 11-39 1-2 26.

West Fork 33 12 20 19 - 84 Riceville 6 10 2 8 26 Three point goals – WF 1-6 (Engebretson 1-2, Wogen 0-1, Wegner 0-1, Neff 0-2); Rice 3-13 (L. Shedenhelm 2-7, Krukow 1-1, R. Shedenhelm 0-5). Rebounds – West Fork 31, 10 off.

21 def. (Kuhlmeier 8, Tuttle 6, Amsbaugh 5, Sprung 3, Myers, Halloran, Neff, Engebretson, Wegner, Schoning); Rice 15, 5 off., 10 def. (Gomez 9, Krukow 3, R. Shedenhelm 2, L. Shedenhelm). Assists – WF 15 (Myers 4, Halloran 3, Greimann 2, Wegner 2, Amsbaugh, Schoning, Kuhlmeier); Rice 6 (R. Shedenhelm 4, L. Shedenhelm, C. Reddel). Steals – WF 18 (Amsbaugh 4, Myers 4, Wogen 3, Greimann 2, Neff, Halloran, Sprung, Kuhlmeier); Rice 2 (R. Shedenhelm, Gomez). Blocks – WF 4 (Halloran, Amsbaugh, Sprung, Kuhlmeier); Rice, None. Total fouls – WF 10; Rice 13. Fouled out – None.

145 – Austin Steil (WF) won by forfeit; 152 – no match; 160 – Race Toftey (B-K) pinned Coltan Kessler 1:57; 170 – Nick Raftis (B-K) pinned Matt Ries 2:40; 182 – James Vestweber (WF) won by forfeit; 195 – Morgan Steenhard (WF) won by forfeit; 220 – no match; 285 – Luke Worden (B-K) pinned Tanner Shreckengost 1:43; 106 – Zach Anderson (B-K) won by forfeit; 113 – Juan Guido (B-K) major dec. Justin Anderson 18-9; 120 – Devlynn Sasse (WF) pinned Trevor Soma 0:18; 126 – Jacob Hansen (WF) dec. Zach Andrews 9-2; 132 – Tanner Heaberlin (B-K) won by forfeit; 138 – Colton Rowe (WF) pinned Jonny Dugger 0:41.

Lake Mills 60; West Fork 24

132 – Michael Olsen (LM) pinned Colton Rowe 1:27; 138 – Max Bergo (LM) won by forfeit; 145 – Brady Schmidt (LM) pinned Austin Steil 0:37; 152 – Scott Wogen (LM) won by forfeit; 160 – Noah Irons (LM) won by forfeit; 170 – Slade Sifuentes (LM) pinned Coltan Kessler 1:01; 182 – Jon Anderson (LM) pinned Matt Ries 0:58; 195 – Andrew Olsen (LM) pinned James Vestweber 0:49; 220 – Tanner Shreckengost (WF) pinned Ethan Evans 1:40; 285 – Cory Mathahs (LM) won by forfeit; 106 – Braedon Edwards (LM) won by forfeit; 113 – Devlynn Sasse (WF) won by forfeit; 120 – Justin Anderson (WF) won by forfeit; 126 – Jacob Hansen (WF) pinned Parker Eaton 0:47.

North Butler sweeps at West Fork quad

By Kristi Nixon North Butler went 3-0 at the West Fork wrestling quadrangular held Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Rockwell.

The host Warhawks lost to the Bearcats 57-18 in the opener, going on to fall to St. Ansgar 54-16 and Rockford 45-18.

The Bearcats, meanwhile, followed up their win over West Fork by topping Rockford, 45-27 and St. Ansgar, 44-32.

Jarel Arbegast (138) was the only unbeaten for West Fork, going 2-0, with pins against North Butler and St. Ansgar. He didn’t wrestle against the Warriors.

Going 3-0 for the Bearcats were top-ranked Caleb Wedeking (145) and Cody Nelson (160) as well as Cody Nelson’s freshman brother, Dalton, who handed the Warhawks’ Jacob Hansen his first loss of the season at 120 pounds, a hard-fought 5-2 decision. Jake Goodrich, who had one forfeit victory, was also unbeaten in three tries.

North Butler 57; West Fork 18

145 – Caleb Wedeking (NB) pinned Austin Steil 1:06; 152 – Jake Goodrich (NB) won by forfeit; 160 – Cody Nelson (NB) won by forfeit; 170 – Michael DeBerg (NB) pinned Matt Ries 0:38; 182 – James Vestweber (WF) pinned Dalton Aukes 1:51; 195 – Jacob Groeneveld (NB) won by forfeit; 220 – Tanner Shreckengost (WF) pinned James Seehusen 3:09; 285 – Owen Landers (NB) won by forfeit; 106 – no match; 113 – Alan Peters (NB) pinned Devlynn Sasse 1:58; 120 – Dalton Nelson (NB) dec. Jacob Hansen 5-2; 126 – Noah Heathcott (NB) won by forfeit; 132 – Tyler Brinkman (NB) pinned Colton Rowe 3:59; 138 – Jarel Arbegast (WF) pinned Austin Janssen 5:38.

St. Ansgar 54; West Fork 16

152 – Jacob Heman (SA) won by forfeit; 160 – Kaid Bruce (SA) pinned Coltan Kessler 1:42; 170 – Landon Johnson (SA) pinned Matt Ries 0:51; 182 – James Vestweber (WF) won by forfeit; 195 – no match; 220 – Derrick Heimer (SA) pinned Tanner Shreckengost 0:29; 285 – Sawyer Hulshizer (SA) won by forfeit; 106 – Brody Bruce (SA) won by forfeit; 113 – Riley Wondra (SA) pinned Devlynn Sasse 2:44; 120 – no match; 126 – Jacob Hansen (WF) major dec. Cutter Bruce 9-1; 132 – Ethan Mayer (SA) pinned Colton Rowe 1:54; 138 – Jarel Arbegast (WF) pinned Clay Pierce 0:57; 145 – Matt Levan (SA) pinned Austin Steil 1:11.

Rockford 45; West Fork 18

160 – Wyatt Paulus (Rock) pinned Coltan Kessler 3:28; 170 – Heath Farr (Rock) pinned Matt Ries 4:50; 182 – Collin Kuhlemeier (Rock) pinned James Vestweber 5:35; 195 – Remington Sliger (Rock) won by forfeit; 220 – no match; 285 – Tanner Shreckengost (WF) pinned Brendyn Nash 2:23; 106 – no match; 113 – Will Portis (Rck) pinned Devlynn Sasse 1:23; 120 – no match; 126 – Jacob Hansen (WF) pinned Chase Krueger 0:43; 132 – Colton Rowe (WF) pinned Will Schmidt 1:25; 138 – Rugby Sliger (Rock) won by forfeit; 145 – Ian Gray (Rock) dec. Austin Steil 13-9; 152 – Austin Duryee won by forfeit.

Happy New Year from the Pioneer Enterprise!

Proceedings: Cerro Gordo County Supervisors

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 9, 2013 Unapproved The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa met in regular session pursuant to adjournment. Present: Chairman Jay Urdahl and Supervisors Bob Amosson and Phil Dougherty.

Urdahl convened the meeting at 9:48 p.m.

Amosson made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to approve the December 3, 2013 regular minutes and today’s agenda. Motion passed unanimously.

Amosson made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to approve claims. Motion passed unanimously.

Dougherty made a motion, with Amosson seconding, to approve the payroll warrant report for the period ending November 30, 2013. Motion passed unanimously.

Amosson made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to approve the Clerk of Court and Sheriff’s report of monthly report of fees.

Motion passed unanimously.

Amosson made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to approve reports from the Zoning Director and Environmental Health Service Manager concerning the Manure Management Plan filed by Dwayne Christiansen and Dave Bamrick and forward them to the DNR. Motion passed unanimously.

Dougherty made a motion, with Amosson seconding, to accept the Annual Weed Commissioner’s Report and authorize the chairman signature. Motion passed unanimously.

Amosson made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to authorize the chairman to sign the second amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement creating the Cerro Gordo County Area Solid Waste Agency. Motion passed unanimously.

Dougherty made a motion, with Amosson seconding, to adjourn the meeting at 10:22 a.m.

Various tabulations, reports, correspondence and other documents that were presented at today’s meeting are placed on file with the supplemental minutes.

Chairman Jay Urdahl Board of Supervisors Kenneth W. Kline, County Auditor Cerro Gordo County Published in the Piioneer Enterprise on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013

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