The Wright County
Monitor
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145th year Number 1
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Official newspaper of Wright County
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Review of County Public Health Department Services By Mary Freeman
100th Birthday Celebration planned for George Reeves George Reeves, born George Keefer Brewer, was born in Woolstock on January 5, 1914, and died in Beverly Hills on June 16, 1959. George was the only son of Don and Helen Brewer. He is best known for his role as Superman/ Clark Kent in the television series The Adventures of Superman which aired in the 1950’s. Reeves also acted in Gone with the Wind, Tear Gas Squad, Calling All Husbands, Men at Large, and So Proudly We Hail!. A celebration of George Reeves is planned for Sunday, Jan. 5, from
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Woolstock Community Hall. There will be cake and ice cream served. A raffle will be held for goodie bags and short viewing of George Reeves’ career works and life. There will be an online raffle held as well. For more information on this and coming celebrations for George Reeves, visit the Facebook group “George Reeves’ 100th Birthday – Woolstock, Iowa”. The committee is planning monthly celebration until June 16, 2014, to celebrate the life, career, and charitable spirit of George Reeves.
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to start your own business? Maybe you already own a business but would benefit from the opportunity to network with the providers a small business needs. If you fit into either of these categories, then mark your calendar for January 21. The Entrepreneur Expo 2014 will be taking place in the Bio Science Building at Iowa Central Community College, located at One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge. The Expo goes from 1 - 5 p.m. and is free of charge. During the four-hour event, you will have the opportunity to talk with vendors that include small business development, and marketing professionals, amongst others. Three break out sessions will
Meteor seen in sky recently
By: Mary Freeman According to the National Weather Service, a reported meteor which witnesses say flew across the Iowa sky on Thursday evening was more than likely a glimpse of the planet Venus. Originally, the NWS had reported that their skyward cameras had caught the purported moving object – which garnered sightings from as far away as the Iowa/Missouri border – but later backtracked, claiming that the object was indeed Venus. Amateur meteor spotter Tim Cline of Williamson, IA reported that he had two cameras focused upon the object at his observatory in that location, with a timestamp of 5:41 p.m. which tracked the alleged fireball moving north towards Des Moines. Regardless of origin, the sighting provided an interesting topic being widely discussed by both professional and amateur astronomers across the state.
on call to serve the many medicallyrelated needs of the county’s residents. The upcoming year may be one filled with challenges for the staff of the WCHD as recent and proposed cuts to Medicare - and with Medicaid payment currently at 92% of cost of services - continue to place obstacles in their path to continue the quality of services while being faced with an aging population and, potentially, an increased need for services. The WCHD also provides oversight, supervision and inspection of public and private facilities such as swimming pools, tanning facilities, tattoo parlors, water and well testing as well as septic inspections; they are also tasked with bio-emergency planning and response coordination in conjunction with the Wright County Coalition. The Wright County Coalition includes Iowa Specialty Hospitals in both Clarion and Belmond, Wright County EMA and Wright County Environmental Health and was established in early 2013 as an emergency response mechanism to any county-wide bio-hazard threats. Also on their list of duties is the lead testing program which has tested over 350 local children this year. Follow-up is provided to those with high levels of lead identified in the testing procedure, with their
environments being inspected for lead contamination and eradication remedies identified to prevent further contamination. They also provide monthly clinics for both children as well as adults; immunization clinics are also scheduled, with seasonal flu and zostavax (shingles) vaccines available to all eligible Wright County employees and their families, as well as to some businesses, seniors and children through the WIC (Women Infants and Children) Program, and to the local public through their walk-in clinics. The high-dose influenza vaccine was available to those over 65, as this population demographic is considered most medically-fragile. The WIC Program, also administered by the WCHD, provides additional nutritional assistance and education for pregnant and nursing women, as well as children under the age five through additional allotments of healthy and basic food-stuffs such as high grain cereals, milk, juices, cheese and eggs. These crucial building blocks of health may be missing from the diets of many folks, especially lower-income citizens, and are the foundations of both life-long healthy eating habits as well as robust physical – and mental – health. WCHD treats and tracks all
communicable diseases in the area, with follow ups a mandated service. Such highly contagious diseases: tuberculosis; pertussis (whooping cough); hepatitis A; measles, and food borne illnesses such as salmonella are also within their scope of duties. This has been a transition year for the WCHD, outgoing Administrator Linda Klehm retired at the end of 2013, as incoming Tiffini Toliver takes up the reigns and mission of this very important component of a continuingly healthy Wright County. From birth through childhood, on into the adult years and along the path to life’s conclusion, the WCHD has either a program or information to assist the citizens of Wright County to be the best that they can be in mind, body and spirit as they fulfil their mandate to safeguard the community’s good health. It is easy to see that the WCHD wears many healthy-hats within the community, and their being named as one of the top 25% Home Healthcare Agencies in the nation by Home Care Elite for the eighth year in a row perfectly illustrates just how dedicated they are to serving the citizens of Wright County now, and far into the future.
Dozens of popular tax breaks about to disappear By: Mary Freeman
With dozens of common – and popular – tax breaks set to disappear in 2014 unless Congress moves to provide relief - credits and deductions benefiting everyone from teachers and parents to average homeowners are scheduled to expire at the end of the year, unless Congress extends them. The six most utilized of the soon-to-be-extinct tax breaks which could affect Iowans, and ones that will probably be of the most impact nationwide are: 1. College tuition and fees: A deduction for tuition and fees of up to $4,000 was available to parents and students paying for college. More than 2 million taxpayers claimed this break in 2010 - saving more than $4 billion - according to the most recent data available. 2. Teachers’ expenses: The Educator Expense Deduction was created to help teachers cover the cost of unreimbursed classroom supplies like notebooks, pens and paper. Elementary and secondary school teachers had qualified for deductions of up to $250 per year, even if they didn’t itemize their purchases. Nearly 4 million teachers deducted $915 million in school expenses in 2010. 3. Mortgage insurance premiums: Before 2014 homeowners were able
to deduct their mortgage insurance premiums as residence interest. Approximately 4.2 million taxpayers claimed this tax break in 2010, deducting a total of $5.6 billion in mortgage insurance premiums. 4. Donations through your IRA: Retirees older than 70-and-a-half have traditionally been able to make non-taxable charitable donations of up to $100,000 directly from their IRA disbursements. Once this tax break expires, eligible retirees will need to take the disbursement first, and it will be counted as part of their overall taxable income. 5. Energy-efficiency: Your chance to get a credit of up to $500 has disappeared. If you made energyefficient home improvements this year, take these credits while you can. This break was only available for people who haven’t already claimed received credits totaling $500 in past years, although this credit has ranged in value since taking effect in 2006. 6. Mortgage debt forgiveness: This tax break, which had been in effect since 2007, allowed underwater homeowners to exclude any debt forgiveness they were granted from a lending institution when calculating their total taxable income has also gone the way of the do-do bird and their tax bill could
be thousands of dollars higher than if the modification had not been completed before the end of 2013. These now-extinct tax breaks for the average American citizen are now a thing of history unless
lawmakers can be moved to tackle this issue in the coming year; all in all, it will take an ‘Act of Congress’ to bring middle-class tax- relief into the U.S. Tax Code as they reconvene in 2014.
Supervisors change funding request to DOT for bridge project
Engineer changes road alignment on Uptagraph Avenue By Les Houser Wright County Engineer Adam to eventually go with a low-water Clemons presented a funding crossing,” said Clemons. The Board change, which will be sent as an approved Resolution 2013-29, amendment to the DOT budget, for a which changed the funding amount bridge project in Iowa Township on from the DOT for the project. In Uptagraph Avenue. a separate vote, the Board also also be held to discuss more specific Clemons told the Supervisors approved the document to be sent topics. that the bridge was in the five-year to the DOT for amending the budget 2 p.m. - Local start-up success program a year ago, only to see to reflect the change in the amount stories the bridge closed to traffic this past requested. His office hopes to have 3 p.m. - Starting smart and May. The location of the bridge on final plans ready by next February getting social that road causes access issues to for a March DOT letting. 4 p.m. - Where’s the Money? residents, and there is also a need to Clemons also presented a request According to Wright County from the DOT for temporary replace another small bridge located Economic Development Director down the road from that location. easement purchases to make the Brad Hicks, a follow-up event will Clemons has decided to relocate the courthouse curbs and sidewalks ADA be held in Wright county sometime road for the new structure, taking out compliant. This is in connection with mid-February, designed to deal a sharp curve and making a sweeping the Highway 3 resurfacing project more one-on-one. Watch for more curve for the new bridge. The land through Clarion planned for the information on that as it becomes needed, which was just permanent upcoming summer. The Supervisors available. pasture, has already been purchased. signed the easement agreement. For more details on the Wright County District Junior “For the other location, I would like Entrepreneur Expo 2014, call 515Fair manager Tricia Rosendahl, 576-7183 ext. 211. accompanied by Board members Brian Marker and Travis Tate, appeared before the Supervisors with their annual report and funding request. Rosendahl highlighted the success of the sponsorship program, which brought in over $50,700 this year. The capital campaign for the new Show Arena was very successful, raising enough extra funds to include items off the Board’s wish list. She also included several other smaller projects completed in time for this year’s fair, along with a few future needs they have already started addressing. They are requesting the same amount of $26,500 in funding to support the 2014 fair, which has been set for July 9-14. The Supervisors will take up the request during upcoming budget discussions. “What you’ve done with the new building has revolutionized the fairgrounds,” said Board Chair Stan Watne. “We appreciate all you do.” In other action the Board: -appointed Supervisors Helgevold and Rasmussen to count cash in the Treasurers Office on Thursday, January 2 at 8:30 a.m., after which the full board will hold their organizational meeting for 2014. Several Wright County residents gathered on Friday, Dec. 20, to help wish Linda Klehm a happy retirement. The party was held at the Clarion Public Library. Attendees included Cathryn Elkin, DeAnn Johnson, Linda Klehm, Tiffini Toliver, Kathy Nicholls, and Cheryl Johnson. Toliver is taking over the helm as administrator of the Wright County Public Health Department on Jan. 1, 2014. (Photo by Mary Freeman)
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County Public Health Departments are charged with the important task of safeguarding the overall health of communities within their jurisdiction, from the youngest to the oldest inhabitant, they provide services to improve the quality of life and are available to each and every resident. Wright County Health Department provided services for more than 25,000 local residents, their scope of duties are vast and varied, from newborn well checks and breastfeeding educators to hospice and bereavement support services, they try to cover all of life’s milestones. The Homemaker program provided 1761 visits to clients; the Hospice services logged in more than 280 volunteer hours, providing 3167 hospice days to 14 clients – which included 1701 total visits by nurses – 19 bereavement home-visits were made by the bereavement counselor and the grief support group met twice during the 2012/2013 fiscal year. On-call 24 hours per day, seven days a week, both the nursing staff and administrative staff are available for clients and any bio-emergencies which may arise; there are 18 registered nurses, with 13 working full-time and five administrative personnel scheduled either daily or
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Are you a Target for identity thieves? By: Mary Freeman The most recent headline concerning potential identity theft has been the serious rupture of security at retail giant Target – the second largest breach in U.S. history. Over 40 million accounts were hacked between the dates of Nov. 27, until Dec. 15, when the activity was discovered and the system was re-secured. Target has recently confirmed that PIN data – your personal access codes – had also been accessed, along with all customer data such as: names, addresses, credit and debit card numbers, expiration dates and individual card security codes. The Minneapolis based retail giant has repeatedly stated that they are confident that the heavily encrypted PIN numbers are still secure, as they are only readable by a third-party independent payment processer. Although, since then there have been an uptick in reports of personal credit incursions, unsanctioned purchases and peripheral credit accounts set up in the names of those who may have had their good names - and good credit – stolen via this instance. There are measures that you can take to protect yourself, even after the fact. Contact your banking institution, they can walk you through all of the steps in securing your accounts, from changing account numbers, closing existing accounts and opening new ones; adding heightened security to your accounts; credit monitoring and disputing fraudulent charges, they should be able to mitigate any current damage, as well as attempt to prevent future attempts. Sign up with a credit monitoring company. There are many to choose from, some are free but most charge a monthly fee to make your entire credit-live available to you. There are also companies which guarantee their ability to safeguard your financial well-being, it really all depends upon how much you have to lose, and how much you want to spend, in order to keep your credit safe. Further basic credit protection tips: Create strong passwords and update them frequently; choose to create a strong password by avoiding common or easy-to-guess passwords. Common – and easily hacked - passwords often include a birth date, a pet’s name, a mother’s maiden name, or a person’s school name or workplace. Safer passwords usually have a mixture of capital letters and at least one numeric or other non-alphabetical character. From time to time, it is important to change your most frequently used or sensitive-account passwords. Be aware of what you are sharing. With the increasing numbers of social-butterflies flitting about on the social networks, from Facebook to Twitter, a highly significant amount of personal information is being shared online that can be used to authenticate your identity - and even posting your current whereabouts could land you down at the police station filling out forms. Don’t share or post personal information online, such as your address, phone
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numbers, SSN, birth date, birth place or your upcoming vacation plans – that could attract physical burglars, giving them access to not only your stuff, but to a whole new level of your once-secured personal information. Keep sensitive personal and financial documents really secure, and not in your wallet. Most people these days store personal and financial information on their home pc. If you do, it’s important to protect your computer by installing a firewall, using anti-virus and antispyware software, keeping your browser updated, and securing your wireless network. If you are disposing of old financial or tax documents, make sure you shred them, and if you are keeping hard copies for your records, store them in a safe location. And never carry around your Social Security card on your person. Protect your mobile devices. There are some great apps out there to help you bank, track your financial portfolio and even do your taxes all on your mobile phone. Make sure the apps that you download are from a reputable company and check the ratings and comments to be aware of what the app does and what information it may access on your mobile device. You should also secure your device with a very strong password while using your phone’s auto-lock feature – and another strong password - to protect all of your personal information stored within. Check your credit report regularly. American consumers are entitled to one free credit report every year, as well as if you are turned down for credit you have applied for – although perhaps at this point some damage may have already been done. This report is compiled from information from the three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Take advantage of the free report in order to catch any errors, and if any accounts have been compromised, set up a fraud alert
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with the three major credit bureaus to put a security freeze on all of your files and information. Don’t fall for phishing scams. These email scams can come from a party claiming to be a trustworthy entity like your bank, Pay Pal account, IRS or even your insurance company, and ask you to click on a link to confirm personal details including address, account numbers or SSN. Real companies and entities will never ask you to provide personal or sensitive information without first signing into your account behind a secure firewall. The IRS in particular will never communicate or request personal information via unsolicited email. Do not open or forward emails claiming to be from the IRS-forward them to phishing@irs.gov. If you do believe that your identity has been compromised, it is important to put a hold on bank and credit accounts, change commonly used passwords, and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Providing the FTC with an overview of what information has been compromised allows them to build a case for any wrongdoing. Sadly, the FTC cannot get your money back, but they can help to safeguard against further fraudulent activity while conducting an investigation into any hacked information. Also, if you think a fraudulent tax return has been filed with your SSN or you may be at risk due to such events as a lost or stolen purse or wallet, credit cards, credit report or other personal financial documents, contact the IRS Identity Protection Unit at 1-800-908-4490. As the New Year dawns, your resolutions should include further personal security and there are many measures available to prevent identity theft, as well as remedies to mitigate the damage if it happens. Remember, it’s up to you to safeguard your own finances as diligently as you protect your other portable assets – keeping them safely under lock and key.
The Clarion Hometown Inn recently has begun some renovations. The past couple of weeks crews have been braving the cold weather to put up new siding. (Photos by Mary Freeman)
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Calendar of Events Thursday, Jan. 2 1:30 to 3 p.m. Winter Break Skating Party at Spinning Wheels sponsored by Mary’s and Martha’s. Free admission and skating. Friday, Jan. 3 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wright On Toastmasters Meeting in the Board Room at Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion. Monday, Jan. 6 Classes resume at Clarion-Goldfield and Dows schools 7 pm. Financial Aid Meeting at the high school Tuesday, Jan. 7 3:45 p.m. Girls and Boys JV/Varsity Basketball vs. Clear Lake. 6 p.m. JV/Varsity Wrestling at Lake Mills Wednesday, Jan. 8 7 to 9 p.m. Clarion Cross-Culture Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation, will offer FREE English and/or computer classes to our surrounding area residents. Hosted at the United Presbyterian Church and taught by Tamara and Robert EnTin. For more complete information, contact the EnTins at 1-515-293-0928 or 1-515-2930927. Thursday, Jan. 9 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnell Job Fair at the Depot, 302 S. Main 6 p.m. JV/Varsity Wrestling at Eagle Grove with St. Edmond 6:30 p.m. 9th Grade Boys Basketball at St. Edmond
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Consider this ...by Teresa Lancaster
As a new year is upon us, many are contemplating methods for the big changes they want to make in their lives. I for one am venturing into uncharted territory, by submitting a weekly column for you to enjoy. I will be using this as a platform to share information, offer opinion and most importantly – challenge you! This week’s challenge is about trying something new when it comes to people. Think for a moment about the people with whom you interact on a daily basis. Do they think like
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We just received a shipment of large print books. They aren’t necessarily on the current bestseller list, but there is a variety and I’m sure you can find something of interest. Those titles are: “ Heart of Gold”, “Wings of a Dream”, “Together Alone”, “Come a Little Closer”, “The Song Remains the Same”, “The Time Between”, “The Good Father”, “Telling the Bees”, “The River”, “The Technologists”, and “Island Apart”. Our large print collection is quickly gaining in popularity, so we try to add several volumes each month. Barbara Woods’ “Serpent and the Staff” begins in Ugarit, Syria, in the year 1450 B.C.E. Eighteenyear-old Leah, the eldest daughter of a wealthy winemaker, is past the traditional age of betrothal. Vowed to wed the wealthy but cruel shipbuilder Jotham, Leah declines his offer of marriage after discovering that he and his family suffer from “the falling sickness.” Enraged by her refusal and his ruined reputation, he blackmails Leah’s father, a punishment forgiven only by offering Leah’s hand in marriage. With no more options for another suitor and no male heir for her family, Leah must seek out the cure for Jotham’s sickness or her family will face permanent ruin. Debbie Macomber is always a good read for those who want a light, entertaining story. Her latest is entitled, “This Matter of Marriage”. The alarm on Hallie’s biological clock is buzzing away. She’s turning 30 and there’s no prospect of marriage with no man in sight. But Hallie’s an organized, goal-setting kind of person. She gives herself a
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2013...A Year of Change As I’m writing this, it’s the day of the night before Christmas, and the entire world seems to be holding its breath in anticipation. There is very little going on, few people about, everything is in abeyance until the sun goes down tonight and it’s officially Christmas Eve. Just as it should be. When you read this, the old year is done, it’s time for the new one, and quite honestly – I’m so very much ready for that change. 2013 was an odd year for me; one full of profound ups and downs, smattered with jarring and life altering changes. Going to Texas from Upstate New York in the young days of 2013 was a novel thing, although Texas was defiantly not my ‘cuppa’ so to speak, that didn’t make it any less interesting and educational an experience, but just one that I knew from the onset was not to be of the permanent variety. Leaving Texas was actually more of a shock; since the weather was turning colder everywhere else and my blood had run thin during my tenure under the scorching Texas sun – brrrrr! So, once again, grab a sweater and on with the new. Well, now here I am in beautiful Wright County Iowa, home of more good things to eat than is good for you to eat in one sitting, a strong sense of community and some of the nicest folks on the planet. Oh, and the most insidious germ warfare ever known to mankind! I don’t suppose that was it just a fluke that I got a horrendous head cold from the second person I shook hands with in town, do you? Struggling through introduction after introduction to my new abode through red-rimmed, less-thanfocused eyeballs – it was indeed a challenge. But, when you add to that the seemingly random act of someone dumping a whole big batch of flu germs on me just as I was on the mend from that cold… well, do you see where I’m going with this? So here I am, spending my first four or five weeks in town, germ-laden and dragging my sorry sniffling carcass around, trying very hard not to fall over in a dead faint on folks nor infect the entire populace, while even having to miss some fun holiday events that I had been quite looking forward to. Internally, a newspaper’s community obligation battled with my personal, ethical obligations not to pass a host of ‘plague germs’ off onto an innocent and unsuspecting public just going about their customary holiday rituals. Ethics will always win out. A big fat “I’m SO sorry” to the Clarion Chamber of Commerce for missing their mixer at undergrounded; honestly, it just wouldn’t do to ‘do in’ the entire population of Clarion’s ‘movers and shakers’ in one fell swoop, especially just before Christmas. And to the folks at the Heartland Museum, I send my regrets as well, since to be solely responsible for single-handedly wiping out the entire representation of Clarion’s extant living history and resident elder wisdom with an onslaught of virulent flu germs would simply be
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more than I could bear - I’ll see you folks next year, I hope! Usually I’m not so slow on the up-take, but this really took me a while – blame it on the germinfested brainpan - until I finally figured it all out; this has to be an endurance test! So, the deal is, if I survive the onslaught of generic germs being broadcast in my direction, refortifying my oncehardy Norwegian constitution, I get to live here? Hope so, because I’m a survivor at heart and now, a sole survivor at that. The most wretched thing about 2013 that I will remember it as the year I lost my last close family member. Technically, I’m now an orphan. My father passed away in the early hours of December 18, 2013, just a scant week before Christmas. He was my last link with my own past, my mother having passed in 2001 and my only sibling, my sister Lisa, departed unexpectedly from this world on March 18, 2012. Now, I have no one left to talk over the mundane daily events of my youth, silly things that happened and places we went; the small, usually trivial things that build the most profound of memories. Like the time my mother roasted a beautiful beef roast for supper, served with mashed potatoes, gravy, the whole nine yards. As usual, it was amazing; my mother was a grand cook. Even as we were scraping the last bit of gravy from our plates, we were all looking forward to the hot beef sandwiches that would be supper the next evening – my mother always made leftovers into something to anticipate. So, right after we had finished our meal, we put the platters and bowls of leftover food on the dining room’s built in sideboard while we dealt with clearing the table. Mum went to the kitchen to start the dishwater – the only ‘dishwasher’ we had in our house was the ones attached to our wrists - my sister and I stacked plates and tableware, and my father retired to his chair in the living room along with the evening’s newspaper. While my sister and I were washing and drying, Mum went into the dining room to retrieve the food to package it for the fridge – only to find the roast missing from it place of honor on the ‘good’ Johnson Bros. china platter! Without saying one single word, she slipped back into the kitchen to question my sister and I, knowing full well that my father would never have swiped half of an eight pound roast. We just couldn’t give her an answer; we all looked around, in case one of us had absent-mindedly set it somewhere, yet it was simply nowhere to be found. It wasn’t until the family dog, Snoopy, waddled into the kitchen about 20 minutes later that the mystery of the Houdini-roast had been solved and we had figured out just what had happened. That undisciplined, happy-go-lucky, long-leggedy beastie, part beagle, seemingly part kangaroo, hound dog had jumped up to the sideboard and snatched four pounds of delicious, once sandwich-to-be prime beef
roast! The three of us, right there in the kitchen, held an intense sotto voce conference and all swore-ona-stack-of-Bibles to never reveal to my father just what had REALLY become of that beautiful hunk of bovine posterior once destined for sandwiching glory. It’s not that my father was prone to acts of violence or anything like that – he honestly would never have shot the poor dog – but he may very well have found her a new home far, far away; and we couldn’t bear the thought of her not being part of our family. Snoopy lived to be 14, a long and happy life and untainted with the stigma of being a beef-thief in my father’s eyes; in fact, she had been gone more than 10 years before any of us mentioned the incident to my father. His response? “I always did wonder why we had chicken the next night.” I guess it’s now up to me to remember and pass down to the next generation in my family all of the wonderful things about growing up as Bill and Joan Freeman’s youngest daughter and Lisa’s sister; the grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins now gone, the happy holidays, the laughter and the tears. They are now all mine both to keep and to share. In retrospect, 2013 was one of the hardest, yet most rewarding of years in my lifespan. One that I hope has fortified me for whatever may come in the future; granted that I have one, there just are no guarantees in this funny thing called life. That was THE most important and painful lesson driven home in the waning days of the old year – no guarantees. I had planned on sending my father a ‘newsy’ letter along with this year’s Christmas card, catching him up on all the ‘doings’ of his grandchildren. A card and letter that will now remain unsent, put away for another generation to ponder the why of. The fact is that there just really is never enough time in the world to build all of the memories we need to cherish our loved ones. We all want more time and some of us just don’t get any, for whatever reason. I take this hard truth into 2014, vowing to send more cards –for a reason or for none at all – make more phone calls, to keep in touch with those I love, to reach out to friends yet unmet and to build a new chapters in my book of memories to leaf through and share as my days on this planet dwindle into inevitability. “You can’t take it with you” really means more than just worldly goods you know, it also means the memories of all those who made us what we are and are now gone, those precious people we carry with us throughout life deep on the inside, closest to our hearts. Just share them with a smile and a tear, widely and often, and they will live on forever and ever in someone else’s heart too. Happy New Year folks, may 2014 be a year of blessings and future good memories for you all!
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Property Transfers WD – Broshar Floyd E. Trustee, Broshar Family Revocable Trust, Betty A. Broshar, Betty A. Carden, Broshar Gamily Revocable Trust, and Floyd E. Brishar to Brian A. Broshar, City of Belmond, Bartholomew’s 2nd Addition, Block 3, Lot 3, as desc. 12-06-13 SHERIFF’S DEED – Wright County Sheriff, Kirk A. Simons, Capital One Bank, and Veridan Credit Union to Wells Fargo Bank NA, City of Eagle Grove, Original Addition, Block 18, Lot 11, as desc. 12-06-13 COD – Estate of Robert O. Gunderson, Robert O. Gunderson, Stacey A. Gunderson Trustee, and Erik J. Gunderson Trustee to Stacey A. Gunderson, Laura A. Gunderson, Allyson E. Gunderson, and Jude M. Gunderson, 16-93-26, as desc. 1206-13 WD – Lee R. Cameron and Angie Cameron to Lyle R. Cameron, Maureen E. Cameron, and Lee R. Cameron, City of Eagle Grove, Hewett’s Park Addition, Block 2, Lots 4 and 5, as desc. 12-06-13 SHERIFF’S DEED – Wright County Sheriff, Richard S. Meyer, and Cynthia J. Meyer to Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company, City of Dows, Eskridge’s 3rd Addition, Block 3, Lots 1 and 2, as desc. 1209-13 WD – Summitt Ag Fund I KKO to Ever Grand Farm LLC, 1-93-24, as desc. 12-09-13 QUIT – Stoneridge LLC to Kerri Eivins, 34-92-23, as desc. 12-09-13 WD – HF 10 to Scott Leff Roth 401K Trust and Roth Scott Leff 401K Trust, City of Eagle Grove, Wright’s 2nd Addition, Block F, Lots 1, 2, and 3, as desc. 12-09-13 DEED – Justine J. Ferrell, Floyd McCoy Executor, and Estate of Justine J. Ferrell to Linda Jean Nelson, City of Goldfield, Original Addition, Block 35, Lot 6, as desc. 12-10-13 WD – Allen A. Payne, Allen Payne and Allen Arthur Payne to Loren J. Payne, 26-93-23, as desc. 12-11-13 WD – Rex leebrick Peterson, Teresa Bell Cortty, Morris J. Crott,
Calista Ann Henry, Calista Ann Peterson, Max James Peterson, and Jennifer Peterson to Marianne J. Payne and Loren J. Payne, 36-93-23, as desc. 12-11-13 WD – Judy L. Watne to Judy L. Watne Revocable Trust, Watne Judy L. Trustee, and Watne Juldy L. Revocable Trust, 30-92-23, 18-9123, and 6-91-25, as desc. 12-11-13 WD – Gail M. Staples and Kevin Staples POA to Kevin Staples and Susan Bird, City of Clarion, Tyrell’s Addition Reserve Block W, as desc. 12-12-13 WD – Ronald L. Brekke and Ron Brekke to Kelly D. Amonson and Melody N. Amonson, 33-91-26, as desc. 12-12-13 DEED – Jose Luis Martinez, Socorro Martinez Administrator, and Estate of Jose Luis Martinez to Socorro Martinez, City of Belmond, Railroad Addition, Block 10, Lot 8, as desc. 12-12-13 WD – Carol B. Claude, Steven V. Claude POA, Katherine D. Claude Dicintio POA and Katherine D. Dicintio Claude to Logan Harrison and Tamie Harrison, 32-90-25, as desc. 12-12-13 WD – Oscar Salgado, Oscar Izquievdo, Oscar Salgado Ifquiedo, Oscar Ifquiedo Salgado, Geopatica Barcenas, Geopatica Barcenas Martinez, and Geopatica Martinez Barcenas to Bear Corp., City of Clarion, Railraod Addition, Block 5, Lot 10, as desc. 12-16-13 COD – George Leroy Babcock, MBNA America Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, NCO Financial Systems Inc., Phoenix Credit LLC, Discover Bank, Discover Financial Services Inc., LVNV Funding LLC, Wright County Iowa, and NCO Portfolio Management to City of Eagle Grove, City of Eagle Grove, Hewett’s First Addition, Block 4, Lot 5, as desc. 12-16-13 WD – Carroll John Sabin and Diana Kay Sabin to Jess Toliver, 4-90-26, as desc. 12-16-13 WD – Albert J. Kollasch to Kyle L. Braun and Jodi E. Braun, 19-9323, as desc. 12-16-13 COD – Marjorie R. Larson Executor, Estate of Robert R.
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for the training materials and mannequin of $250.00. Motion carries. The Wright County Library board gave a review of their past year’s activities. They are requesting a 5% increase in funding from the prior year. Last year, the county supported the local libraries $124,030.00. The increase would be up to $130,230.00. It will be considered at budget time. Dennis Bowman, a member of the Wright County Charitable Foundation, gave a presentation on the Foundation program. Over the years, the Charitable Foundation, contributed $648,755.00 to different projects with a total cost of the projects of $5,599,364.39 completed in Wright County since 2006. Duane Asbe gave a background of his work within the endowment foundation and the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. The Foundation is requesting from the Board of Supervisors funding for their program for administrative staffing expenses for Wright County. The total amount they would like is $12,000 from the County. This will be considered during budget time. Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to adjourn the meeting. Motion carries. Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014
Larson, and Robert R. Larson to Marjorie R. Larson, 36-91-23, City of Dows, Original Addition, Block 1, Lots 16 and 17, as desc. 12-16-13 Clerk of Court Fail to maintain safety belts: Jodi N. Fiferlick of Goldfield, $75; Aaron J. Shropshire of Ashland, Neb., $50; Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Brandon W. Tapper of Webster City, $20; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Jeffrey L. Cook of Fort Dodge, $40; Norman D. Toney of North Minneapolis, Minn., $60; Andrew H. Preston of Marshalltown, $40; David B. Aeschliman of Hudson, Wisc., $40; Pamela D. Jordan of Wiota, $40; Speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over): Derek D. Lamb of Savage, Minn., $20; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Nicole S. McDonald of Des Moines, $60; Spencer A. Brew of Chanhassen, Minn, $40; Robert M. Bunten of Minnetonka, Minn., $40; Anne G. Knier of Ankeny, $40; Speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over): Jiimy A. Miller of Ames, $120; Kaydee Richards of Kambridge, Minn., $80; Operation of CMV with more than one drivers license: Lorena Gordon of Belmond, $300; No valid drivers license: Jose L. Hurias-Lopez of Eagle Grove, $200; Salvador V. Arteaga of Belmond, $200; Fail to obey stop or yield sign: George P. Lehman of Clarion, $100; Expired license: Charlotte J. Rockow of Belmond, $50; Driving while license denied,
suspended, cancelled: Laura R. Bennett of Eagle Grove, $250; Small Claims H & R Accounts Inc., Moline, Ill., vs. Tommy L. Montellano, 708 3rd Street NE, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff Dec. 23 by default in the amount of $2,293.34 plus interest at a rate of 2.12 percent per annum from Nov. 15 and court costs. Hauge Associates, Inc., Sioux Falls, vs. Sasha Wieth, 720 NW 3rd Street, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff Dec. 23 by default in the amount of $1,059.26 plus interest at a rate of 2.12 percent per annum form Nov. 15 and court costs. District Court The court handled two probation violation cases. State of Iowa vs. Daniel J. Weber, 920 N. Arthur Ave., Eagle Grove. Deferred judgment on Dec. 20 for the charge of operating while intoxicated. The defendant was sentenced to a $1,250 civil penalty, restitution to be determined, court costs, 1 year probation to the county sheriff, must complete and follow al recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation, and must complete Drinking Driver’s School. This sentence is the result of an incident July 29 investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department. Sheriff’s Department *Any criminal charge is merely an accusation and any defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Dec. 20 – 5 p.m. – Karter L. Johnson of Eagle Grove was driving
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Forfeiture of Real Estate Contract NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACT TO: Shannon Marie Jones AKA: Shannon Marie Hudson 415 3rd ST. SE, Clarion, Iowa, 50525 AND Aaron Mark Hudson 415 3rd St. SE, Clarion, Iowa, 50525 AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS IN POSSESSION OF THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED: (1) The terms of the written contract dated February 15th, 2011, and executed by Wright Rentals, LLC, as Vendors, and Shannon Marie Jones and Aaron Mark Hudson, as Vendee, recorded as Document No. 11-306, for the sale of the following described real estate: Local address: 415 3rd St. SE, Clarion, Iowa, 50525 Legal Address: A tract in Outlot 15 of the Auditor’s Plat of the Northeast Fractional ¼ of Section 6, Township 91 North, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M., Wright County, Iowa, described as beginning at a point on the West line of said Outlot 15, which is 60 feet East and 124 feet North of the NE corner of Block 12 in McKay’s addition to the Town of Clarion, Iowa, thence North on said West line for 66 feet, thence East at right angles for 120 feet, thence South at right angles for 66 feet, thence West at right angles for 120 feet to the point of beginning. PIN# 11-06-135-007 has not been complied within the following particulars: (a) Non-payment of the full amount due each month as required by the Contract, for a total delinquency of $802 (b) Failure to maintain insurance on property as required by the terms of the Real Estate Contract. (2) The Contract shall stand forfeited unless the parties in default, within 30 days after the completed service of this notice, shall perform the terms and conditions in default, and in addition pay the reasonable costs of serving this notice. Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Dec. 19, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013 and Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014
a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am on 250th Street when he lost control and slid into the ditch. Damages were estimated at $2,000. No injuries or citations were listed in the report. Dec. 15 – 7:04 p.m. – John W. Finch of Hartley was driving a 2012 Chevrolet CLD owned by Crown Prairie LLC of Webster City westbound on 130th Street and lost control while going through the curve and slid sideways through the ditch coming to rest on it’s side. The 130th and Buchanan street sign was broke off and went into the windshield of the truck. Damages to the truck were estimated at $3,500 and damages to the sign were estimated at $300. No injuries or citiations were listed in the report. Dec 20 – 7:09 p.m. – Wesley E. Buntenbach of Klemme was driving a 1995 Buick Park Avenue owned by Shannon J. Albertson of Klemme west on 170th Street when the driver lost control of vehicle due to icy spots on roadway. The vehicle turned around and was facing the east and entered the south ditch and rolled over onto its top. Both the driver and passenger, Jeremy J. Nash of Belmond, were able to exit the car. Belmond Ambulance Service was called to the scene and check both people who were released with no medical transport. Damages to the car were estimated at $6,000. No citiations were listed in the report. Dec. 19 – 5:30 a.m. – Report of deer vs. vehicle. Dec. 19 – 5:25 p.m. – Report of deer vs. vehicle. Dec. 13 – Report of deer vs. vehicle.
ORIGINAL NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WRIGHT COUNTY IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF H.M.M.A. No. CNCN000169 TO: Gregory Eugene Arndt You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a defendant in this action, which petitions prays: Please be advised that a hearing shall be held to determine whether or not the name of the minor child, H.M.M.A., shall be changed on February 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wright County Courthouse in Clarion, Iowa. The name and address of the attorney for the plaintiff(s) is Barry S. Kaplan, Kaplan, Frese & Nine, 111 E Church Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158. The attorney’s phone number is 641753-5549; facsimile number: 641-753-0962. You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Unless, within 20 days after service of this original notice upon you, you serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter
file a motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Wright County, at the courthouse in Clarion, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. In you need assistance to participated in court to a disability, call the disability coordinator at (641) 421-0990. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. /s/ Jill Watne Clerk of Court Wright County Courthouse Clarion, Iowa 50525 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Dec. 19, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, and Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014
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Cramer Trust Notice TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: THE JAMES A. CRAMER TRUST TO ALL PERSONS regarding James A. Cramer, deceased, who died on or about the 12th day of September, 2013. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Daniel John Cramer is the Trustee of the James A. Cramer Trust dated November 30, 1999. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Wright County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor (and the spouse of the decedent settlor) whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied. Dated this 20th day of December, 2013. The James A. Cramer Trust Daniel John Cramer, Trustee 1021 First Avenue NE Clarion, IA 50525 Date of Second Publication 2nd day of January, 2014 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, and Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF CLARION The City Council of the City of Clarion, Iowa, will hold a public hearing commencing at 5:15 o’clock P.M. on January 20, 2014, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 121 First Street S.W., Clarion, Iowa 50525, to consider approval of a contract for sale of land between the i2i Clarion, Inc. and the City of Clarion, Iowa. A copy of the proposed contract is on file for public inspection in the office of the City Administrator, City Hall, Clarion, Iowa. The proposal provides for the sale of City-owned land to i2i Clarion, Inc. for the amount of $156,000. Any person or organization desiring to be heard shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at such hearing or to may submit written comments prior to the date of said hearing with respect to said proposed Contract. This Notice is given by order of the City Council of Clarion, Iowa. Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014
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Wright County Board of Supervisors December 16, 2013 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Supervisors to order at 9:00 a.m. Members present were Helgevold, Rasmussen, and Watne. Minutes of the December 9, 2013 regular meeting were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. Motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the funding of $7,000 to Eagle Grove Concerned for Therapy care. Motion carries. Tiffini Mericle, Public Health Administrator, presented the new vision statement for the Public Health Department: “Dedicated to improving quality health care with integrity”. Mericle also stated that they have implemented a new mission statement also: “Promote healthy lifestyles, Prevent disease, and Provide quality care”. Mericle also informed the Board of Supervisors that there is an opening on the Public Health Advisory Board and made a recommendation to ask Mike Ewing to sit on this Board. The appointment will be on the agenda next week. Discussed funding for the CPR training Equipment. They have come up with funding for part of the mannequins but are about $250.00 short. They are asking the board of supervisors to assist in funding of these training materials. Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to approve the funding
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USDA Farm Service Agency Urges Farmers and Ranchers to Vote in County Committee Elections Corrected Ballots will be Mailed to Eligible Producers Friday, Dec. 20 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced that the FSA County Committee Elections began Dec. 20, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Jan. 17, 2014. Producers have been instructed to destroy the FSA County Committee Election ballots (FSA-669’s) mailed on Nov. 4. The new ballots mailed to producers will have the word “corrected” printed on the outside
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take office Feb. 18, 2014. County committee members are an important component of the operations of FSA and provide a link between the agricultural community and USDA. Farmers and ranchers elected to county committees help deliver FSA programs at the local level, applying their knowledge and judgment to make decisions on commodity price support programs; conservation programs; incentive indemnity and disaster programs for some commodities; emergency programs and eligibility. FSA committees operate within official regulations designed to carry out federal laws. To be an eligible voter, farmers and ranchers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program. A person who is not of legal voting age, but supervises and conducts the farming operations of an entire farm may also be eligible to vote. Agricultural producers in each county submitted candidate nominations during the nomination period, which ended on Aug. 1. Close to 7,700 FSA county committee members serve in the 2,124 FSA offices nationwide. Each committee consists of three to 11 members who serve three-year terms. Approximately one-third of county committee seats are up for election each year. More information on county committees, such as the 2013 fact sheet and brochures, can be found on the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov/electionsor at a local USDA Service Center.
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Deer hunting enthusiasts, again this fall the Wright County Conservation Board will be collecting deer hides during the month of December. Collection boxes will be located at Shoppers Supply in Eagle Grove, Urness Hardware in Clarion and True Value in Belmond. Hides must be folded fur side out, relatively clean of all meat and fat and in good condition. The sale of the hides will help to promote the Hunter Education program in Wright County, and ensure that the class will remain cost free to all participants. So please consider doing your part to help recruit and promote hunting in Wright County and consider donating your deer hides to this program. If you have any questions or have a large quantity of hides to pick up, please contact Eric Rector or Jacob Schaben at the Wright County Conservation Board, 515-532-3185.
Iowa Corn Growers Association District 2 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 established 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 December 10, 2013 in Mason City. “We are excited to have an official 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 Pictured from left to right: Gary Woodley, Wright County; Dave Muth, 2. “It is important to bring together Butler County; Jerry Maier, Wright County; Mike Kohlhaas, Kossuth area corn farmers in District 2 to County and Michelle Rayhons, Hancock County. Not pictured is Alex help build grassroots support for Edgington, Mitchell County. our issues.” also provides an opportunity for meeting or participating in district Mike Kohlhaas, from West Bend farmers to work on issues unique to committee activities is welcome in Kossuth County, was selected as our district.” and encouraged to attend. the chairman of the committee. He The group will hold their district For more information contact added, “The District 2 Committee kickoff meeting on January 22, Samantha Ehrhardt, Iowa Corn fills a gap between local corn 2014 in Mason City at the Historic District Field Manager for District associations and the Iowa Corn Park Inn beginning at 10:00 a.m. 2 at 515-782-4202 or sehrhardt@ Growers Association board and it Anyone interested in attending the iowacorn.org.
Crop Advantage meetings Registration is now open for the 2014 Crop Advantage Series meeting. Sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the meetings will be held at 13 locations across Iowa in January. Each location focuses on local crop production issues, delivering Iowa State University research to farmers across Iowa. “The Crop Advantage Series is targeted to providing the latest information to producers and helping them make profitable decisions for the upcoming growing season,” says Joel DeJong, Extension Field Agronomist in northwest Iowa and chair of the planning committee. “Each location has a variety of topics, including crops, pests, soil fertility, and farm management.” Extension weed specialists Mike Owen and Bob Hartzler will discuss management options when dealing with herbicide resistance as the keynote topic for the 2014 series. In addition, each location features a full agenda of workshops that attendees can choose from, developing a personalized meeting agenda. Program topics that focus on local needs and production issues are selected by the ISU Extension and Outreach field agronomists for
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each meeting. “Each year attendees tell me they wish there were more breakout sessions during the day. They are interested in so many of the topics and can’t be at every workshop. The topics are in demand. It’s a great problem to have” says Mark Johnson, ISU Extension and Outreach field agronomist in North Central Iowa. “The Crop Advantage Series provides a statewide message on important issues yet retains local input on topics for that specific area. Crop and pest management issues are different for each area of the state and these meetings are tailored to fit the needs of producers in that area,” says Brent Pringnitz, program coordinator with ISU Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension. Launched in 2002, the meeting series has impressive attendance numbers. “We’ve seen tremendous growth in attendance for the Series. Response from producers has been very positive. In addition to receiving the latest research information from the University, the meetings have been a valuable way for producers to provide input back to ISU researchers and specialists on what their needs are. It works both ways,” states DeJong.
Each of the meetings is approved for Certified Crop Adviser continuing education credits. Each location also offers the opportunity for private pesticide applicators to receive continuing education credits. “Producers have appreciated the opportunity to get their pesticide applicator recertification done at the same time as the Crop Advantage meeting. It makes an efficient learning experience,” states DeJong. Program details, fee information, registration forms and online registration are available at www. cropadvantage.org or from ISU Extension and Outreach Wright County office at 515-532-3453. 2014 Schedule • January 6 - Sheldon • January 8 - Okoboji • January 9 - Mason City • January 10 - Burlington • January 14 - Ames • January 15 - Storm Lake • January 16 - Honey Creek • January 21 - Atlantic • January 22 - Fort Dodge • January 23 - Waterloo • January 28 - LeMars • January 29 - Iowa City • January 30 - Carroll
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Church news CLARION AREA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 3rd. Ave. NE, Clarion Rev. Don Morrison •Sunday, Jan. 5 8:45am Traditional Service, 10:00am Sunday School, 11:00am Contemporary Service FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Rev. Ronald Nelson 515-532-3440 •Sunday, Jan. 5 No Sunday School, 10:00am Fellowship, 10:45am Worship •Monday, Jan. 6 3:45pm Hiz Kidz UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 •Sunday, Jan. 5 10:15am SS at UPC, 10:15am Fellowship at UCC, 11:00am Worship •Wednesday, Jan. 8 1:30pm Women’s Fellowship, 3:30pm Confirmation at UPC, 6:00pm Choir
1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 or 532-6686 •Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:45 am - Worship Service free lunch following service •Tuesday 11:00 am - Prayer (Hiemstra’s) •Wednesday 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study THE DWELLING PLACE Pastor Kim Lee 912 Central Ave East 515-293-2822 •Saturdays 6:00pm Service • Sundays 10:00am Services • Wednesdays 7:00 pm Corporate Prayer
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Nils Hernandez, Pastor •Friday, Jan. 3 No Morning Mass or Rosary •Saturday, Jan. 4 – Food Pantry Weekend 3:40pm Rosary at St. John in Clarion, 4:00pm Mass at St. John in Clarion, 8:00pm Mass in Spanish at St. John •Sunday, Jan. 5 – Epiphany 8:00am Mass at St. Francis in Belmond, 10:10am Rosary at St. John in Clarion, 10:30am Mass at St. John in Clarion •Monday, Jan. 6 6:15pm RCIA/Adult Catechesis at St. John in Clarion •Tuesday, Jan. 7 6:00pm Knights of Columbus meet at Sacred Heart in Eagle Grove •Wednesday, Jan. 8 6:30pm Youth Faith Formation Classes •Thursday, Jan. 9 9:00am Sewing Circle at St. John in Clarion UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 •Sunday, Jan. 5 10:00am Worship, 10:00am Sunday School •Tuesday, Jan. 7 10:00am Prayer Group •Wednesday, Jan. 8 6:00am Early Risers, Confirmation Class, 6:30pm Deacons, 7:30pm Session THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Minister
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 Oak Street, Goldfield Rev. Sara Hill, Pastor 515-825-3581 www.goldfieldupc.com goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net •Thursday, Jan. 2 9:15am TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh in and meeting. New members always welcome •Sunday, Jan. 5 9:15am Sunday School for all ages, 9:45am Choir practice in east basement, 10:30am Worship Service, 11:30am Fellowship coffee, 6:00pm Liberty Pathfinders 4-H Club meeting in East Room •Wednesday, Jan. 8 9:30am Presbyterian Women meeting in Rose Room. Hosts: Diane Kraft and Dee Anderson. Devotion: Bev Nelson. 4:00pm Story-time, 6:30pm Friendship Circle in Rose Room. Host and Devotion: Sara Hill, Members will take down Christmas decorations at the church LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson •Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service, 10:15 am Sunday School and Confirmation. PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST 422 North Washington St., Goldfield Bob Dishman 515-825-3911 •Sunday 9:15 am Bible School, 10:15 am Worship Service-Communion observed weekly; childcare available and Children’s Church, 11:00 am WWE/Jr. Worship GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Christina Perkins Craig Carlson, Youth Minister 515-825-3754 •Sundays 10:30 am – Worship
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DOWS AREA ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages including adults; 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available; 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with childcare available • Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor • Sundays 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School/Coffee;11:15am Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Dows Pastor Ron Nelson •Saturday, Jan. 4 6:30am Men’s Bible Study at Rick’s •Sunday, Jan. 5 9:00am Worship, No Sunday School
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ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Travis Berg, Pastor • Wednesday 6:30pm - Elders • Saturday 7:00pm - Vespers • Sunday 9:00a.m. - Worship; 10:15 a.m. - ABC / Sunday School UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Worship (B); 9:30 a.m. Worship, (LC); 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. NA/AA Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. (B) Bible Study MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg Ron Lotz, Pastor 515-325-6210 •Saturday, Jan. 4 9:00am to 11:00am MAC Fit fitness class for women of all ages • Sunday, Jan. 5 8:00 to 9:30am Café open, 9:00am Sunday School for all ages, 10:00am Worship service, 5:00pm Café Open, 6:00pm Casual Worship •Monday, Jan. 6 7:00pm Leader Team •Tuesday, Jan. 7 6:00pm Men’s Bible Study •Wednesday, Jan. 8 Family Night – 6:00pm Pizza Supper, 6:30 to 8:00pm Awana, MAC Youth, Men’s and Ladies Study, 7:00-8:00pm Adult Class, 7:00-8:30pm Sr. High Youth NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastor Dave Bernhardt • Sunday 10:00am - Coffee, 10:30am - Joint Worship Service
Caregivers’ Support Group will meet Thursday, Jan. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Clarion Wellness & Rehabilitation Center. This month’s topic Bereavement: Experiencing Loss and Grief presented by Jodi Ricklefs of Iowa Hospice. This month’s entertainment during the support group is Music with Betsy McGlynn. Bring your
loved one to enjoy the music during the support group. Questions, please call Carla Kem at the facility 5322893. The support group is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Clarion Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, Iowa Hospice and Wright County Public Health and Hospice.
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35 Years Ago January 4, 1979 VelRita Matts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Watts was chosen Milking Shorthorn Dairy princess at the annual meeting of the Milking Shorthorn Society. This will be her eighth year in 4-H. This past summer she showed a grand champion at the Wright County Fair. In years past she received the Showmanship Award at the State Fair. Maurice Riley was re-elected Clarion Fire Chief at a recent firemen’s meeting. Jack Griffith was re-elected assistant fire chief, Tom Sewart, re-elected secretary; Art Gronwall re-elected treasurer; and Rick Mussman was elected trustee. The Downtown Re-Development Committee was organized as a joint venture by the Clarion Chamber of Commerce and the Clarion Development Commission. The primary purpose of the committee is to coordinate a complete program of development of the greater downtown area, including the parking downtown as well as beautification of the off-main street areas. The “Turn of the Century” theme was primarily discussed and provisionally accepted because of the apparent lack of any prominent
The original Lake Clovers 4-H club met at Courtney, Cheyenne, and Carson’s house on December 15. The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m., by Hannah Kapka. Roll call was answered by 14 members, and we had seven guest present. Secretary’s report was read and approved. Treasurer’s report was given. There was no old business. For new business we discussed what we wanted to do as a game for 4-H fun night. We read over the newsletter to see upcoming events, and when FSQA workshops and test outs were going to be. Alex motioned to adjourn the meeting. Courtney
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second it. Cheyenne gave us health tips for eating healthy over Christmas break. Courtney bought a jingle bell game for us to play. Everyone in the group played and won. Since it was our club’s Christmas party we did a cookie and present exchange. The next meeting will be January 16 at Kara’s house.
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or predominant ethnic groups or interests. Other themes, such as agriculture or railroad, have been considered. 70 Years Ago January 6, 1944 Traffic over the western division of the Great Western railway was unusually heavy the past week, due to the burning of a 140 foot bridge on the northern division near Alta Vista. This necessitates the routing of north bound trains through Clarion. Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Smith have received word that their son, Bob, has landed safely somewhere in the south Pacific. The first man he saw upon landing was wearing sun glasses and demanded that Bob tell him his immediate destination. After taking another look Bob discovered that it was his brother, Gerald, who has been overseas for several months. Both boys are in the army. Ramsays will have their annual January clearance sale starting Friday, Jan. 7, and closing Saturday, Jan. 15. Paul stated that he has been very fortunate in getting a fine selection of goods despite the shortage of materials which will be placed on sale. This is the 44th annual January clearance sale for J. H. Ramsay & Son store.
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IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Pastor Lindsey Braun • Sunday 9:30am - Worship •Monday 7:00pm - Pastor Lindsey back from vacation
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UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Pastor Nancy Hofmeister 811 Pesch Box 38, Rowan •Sunday, Jan. 5 9:00am Adult and Kids Sunday School, 10:00am Worship Service with Communion – Food Pantry Sunday •Tuesday, Jan. 7 4:00pm Kid’s Club
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FIRST REFORMED 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Phillip Arnold • Sundays 8:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School in the Sunshine Room; 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School; 6:30 p.m. - HS Youth Group Meeting; 7 p.m. - Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ • Wednesdays 4:00p.m. - Catechism, Grades 1-8; 7:00p.m. - High School
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WRIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1730 130th Street, Kanawha 641-762-3947 •Sunday 9:30 am - Morning Worship, 10:30 am Fellowship, 11:00 am - Sunday School, 6:00 pm - Evening Worship
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HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-3660 •Friday, Jan. 3 9:00am Bible Study at Samuel •Sunday, Jan. 5 9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship with Communion •Monday, Jan. 6 Annual Reports Due •Wednesday, Jan. 8 9:00am Prayer Hour, 1:30pm Home Circle, 5:45pm Confirmation at Samuel •Thursday, Jan. 9 10:00am EGAMA
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Remembering our loved ones...
CHARLES PHILIP ASMUS Charles Philip Asmus, 57, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Saturday, December 28,2013, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born January 18,1956 in Blue Earth, Minn., a son of the late Marlyn Allen and Phyllis June (Espeland) Asmus. Charles enjoyed fishing,
camping, hunting, wood carving, cooking, and was an outdoorsmen. Most of all, he loved spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. Charles is survived by three daughters: Nichole Williams (husband Bryan) of Hallsville, Mo.; Jessica Buck (fiancé Keith Arnel) of Jefferson City, Mo.; Shawna Summerford (husband Derek) of Jefferson City, Mo.; four grandchildren: McKenna Asmus, Jaylee Buck, Emile Paxton, Ava Williams; two brothers: Michael Asmus, James Asmus; and three sisters: Mary Weringa, Christine Foust, and Jane Belt. Private Family Services will be held. In Lieu of Flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Family of Charles Asmus. Arrangements are under the direction of Houser-Millard Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Mo 65109. Condolences may be left for the family online at www. millardfamilychapels.com
BONNIE LEE BAKER Bonnie Lee Baker, 76, of Lakewood, preceded in death by her parents, Colo., passed away on Thursday, Clarence and Beatrice Akers and one December 26, 2013 at the Oberon sister, Linda Ingebritson. Assisted Living Facility in Arvada, Bonnie was born in Dows, Colo. Iowa on May 29, 1937 to Clarence The funeral service will be held and Beatrice Akers. She attended at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January school in Dows. Bonnie married 2, 2014 at the Gunderson Funeral Richard Baker in April of 1956 Chapel. Visitation will be held from and they later divorced in 1982. In 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the service January of 1983 Bonnie moved to at the Gunderson Funeral Home San Francisco, Calif. In May of & Cremation Services. In lieu of 1992 she relocated to Lakewood, flowers the family requests donations Colo., to be closer to family. Bonnie be made to Agape Healthcare & worked as a bookkeeper all of her Hospice Services, 6041 S. Syracuse life. She started at the United Bank Way, Suite 220, Greenwood Village, & Trust Company in Dows, after her CO 80111. daughters were raised and continued Bonnie is survived by her in that occupation until she retired in daughters Marcia (Bob) Kelly of 2011. Bonnie enjoyed football and Boulder, Colo. and Mindy (Jim) was a great fan of the San Francisco Van Hercke of Olathe, Kansas; her 49ers and the Denver Broncos and grandson Corey McCandless of loved to watch golf tournaments. Lakewood, Colo. and siblings: Mary She spent large amounts of time Lou (Rich) Hess of Ft. Meyers, with her grandson Corey who was Fla.; Larry (Jean) Akers of Barney, the apple of her eye. ND; Karlene Dixon of Humble, Bonnie will be greatly missed Texas; and Sherry (David) Bastress by her family and friends. of Lenexa, Kansas. Bonnie was
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Dan and Abby Ankenbauer of Clear Lake are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kinzly Jo Ankenbauer, on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. Kinzly weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth. Proud grandparents are Mark and Julie Urbain of Farley and Ken and Joan Ankenbauer of Epworth. Great-grandparents are Mike McDermott of Epworth and Cleo Ankenbauer of West Bend.
Baby Boy Prime
Samantha Clingenpeel and Charles Prime of Clarion are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Zaydin Jacob Prime, on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. Zaydin weighed 7 pounds, 2.3 ounces at birth. He was welcomed home by Addysen, 5, and Deadgin, 3. Proud grandparents are Kathy and Phil Clingenpeel of Clarion and Leisha and Mark Prime of Spencer. Great-grandparents are Doug and LaDonna Prime of Kellerton.
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Mary Jane (Johnsen) Dahlgren passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2013 at the age of 82 in Clarion, Iowa. Funeral services for Mary Jane Dahlgren were held on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church, 420 1st Street North West in Clarion with Pastor Kim Lee officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation was held Friday, December 27, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church. She was a blessing to many as a wife, mother, grandma, greatgrandma, aunt, sister, friend, as well as a local teacher for 30+ years. She was engaged in the business of living life to the fullest. She was born on August 17, 1931 in rural Wright County, Iowa to Osborn and Agnes (Michaelson) Johnsen, the eldest of six children in that Norwegian Lutheran family. Her childhood years included time in Holmes, Grinnell, and finally Dakota City, Iowa. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1949 with the class known as the “49 – 49ers.” Mary Jane’s dream of attending college and becoming a teacher was fulfilled when she earned her bachelor’s degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. She moved to Clarion to teach elementary school until her blind date with Albert Dahlgren. They were married on February 27, 1954 in Humboldt and shared 59 years of lovin’. Together they raised five children on the family’s dairy farm east of town. She supported her loved ones in endless ways. Mary Jane was devoted to her family, both immediate and extended. She encouraged others to try new things. “You can do it!” was her motto. She was the best cheerleader for her kids and grandkids and was present for all the major milestones in their lives as well as the lives of many nieces and nephews, too. If there was a need, she did her best to meet it. Sharing and caring, nurturing and nudging, listening and learning, comfort and compassion - - that was Mary Jane - - and her family loved her for it. Driving, baking, cooking, babysitting, waiting, hugging and praying were additional personal specialties and were freely shared. Mary Jane loved teaching. Commuting to Iowa State University for several summers as well as
night classes, she got re-certified in Elementary Ed (BS) and then earned her Master’s degree in Special Ed. She taught in Eagle Grove and then returned to her beloved Clarion Community Schools. Patiently serving students with learning disabilities as one of the first teachers in the area with a Resource Room was very gratifying to her. Helping students to learn and succeed was her passion. She was a great encourager to “her kids” and went out of her way to make a difference in her students’ lives. She was instrumental in launching the computer program at CHS and owned one of the first Apple computers to be available to educators. Retirement came in the early 1990’s, though she still remained connected to the schools as a member of the Senior Life Projects panel of evaluators. Mary Jane was also an active, vibrant member of the Clarion community. She took pride in her town, served with the Hospital Auxiliary, was a charter member of the Clarion Arts Council, was a Museum board member, and belonged to the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. AAUW honored her as Woman of the Year in 1996. 4-H loyalties were obvious as she supported all related events. She taught English as a Second Language classes to Spanish, Polish, German, and Vietnamese individuals and assisted refugee families in getting established in this new land. Writing grants was another way she supported her community. She also loved to host out-oftown visitors for local events such as the Teddy Bear Reunion and RAGBRAI. International guests enjoyed her hospitality for long-term stays in Clarion from the Netherlands and Japan through various foreign exchange programs. As a member of First Lutheran Church, she served in such capacities as Sunday school teacher (both children and adult), confirmation teacher, Church Women president, and Circle chairman. Committee memberships included nominating, staff support, stewardship, courtesy, altar, and global missions. The expression “if you want to get something done right, you ask a busy person,” certainly applied to Mary Jane because she rarely said “no” to anyone. Traveling much of the USA, including Alaska and Hawaii, with Albert was great fun. Adventures to Norway and Japan were other highlights for Mary Jane and she always returned with special memories to share and new relationships forged. She took pride in her Norwegian heritage. Hobbies and skills included crafting; knitting; embroidery; rosemaling; quilting; sewing; gardening; reading; crossword puzzling; poetry writing; and collecting teddy bears, spoons, blue glassware, and bells. She also made Kringla, Lefse and Apple Goody to perfection. All of these talents were shared with others, too. Though her Alzheimer’s condition took her to a far-away place, Mary Jane’s spirit remained strong till the end. Her caring heart still reached out to others and her expressions of affection were still present. Her legacy of love will continue on in her family for generations.
RICHARD A. THOMPSON Richard A. Thompson, 81, of Clarion, Iowa died December 27, 2013, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion. He had COPD and the last few weeks, congestive heart failure. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., at Holmes Lutheran Church with Pastor Richard Taylor officiating. Burial was at the Holmes Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, December 30, 2013, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East, in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Richard A. Thompson was born February 12, 1932, on a farm north of Holmes, Iowa to Tilbert A.
and Hilma (Carlson) Thompson. He attended rural Lake Township Schools and Clarion Community Schools. Since 1947, he had been engaged in farming in the Clarion Goldfield area until his retirement at age 71, in 2003. In 1950, he enlisted in the 34th MP Bull division of the Iowa National Guard. He received his honorable discharge in 1958, as a staff sergeant. Richard married Betty Lou Larson on March 14, 1953. They had been married 60 years. He was a lifelong member of Holmes Lutheran Church and served on the Church Council, Wright County Cattlemen’s Board, Wright County Agriculture Stabilization Township Committee, Chairman of Wright County 4-H Youth Committee for 6 years, President and Member of Wright County Fair Board for 12 years and served on the Wright County Planning and Zoning Boards for over 10 years. He is survived by his wife Betty Lou; three children, Arnold of Naples, FL, Connie of Clarion and Darla of Mesa, AZ; brother, Harold Thompson (Diana) of Mesa, AZ; three sisters, Bertha Ann Erickson (Paul) Clear Lake, Joanne Jensen (Charles) Burnsville, MN and Mari Bernhardt (Kenneth) of Clarion; sister-in-law, Judy Thompson Weir (Jerry) of Clarion and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Phyllis Jean and brother, Philip.
January is time to celebrate National Blood Donor Month This January, LifeServe Blood Center invites communities across Iowa to celebrate National Blood Donor Month by giving a lifesaving blood donation. National Blood Donor Month was named a Presidential Proclamation by President Richard Nixon in 1969. This year, LifeServe Blood Center will continue the tradition by celebrating those donors who have made the commitment to help save lives in their community and welcome new first time donors who wish to make an impact at a local level. National Blood Donor Month creates awareness about the importance of the volunteer
blood donor program and the impact blood donors can have in their communities. Join us at an upcoming blood drive(s) and give a lifesaving gift to a child or adult in their critical time of need. Clarion Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 1 to 6 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church of Clarion, 219 1st Street NW. Goldfield Community Blood Drive, Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 1to 6:30 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church, 220 East Oak Street. Sign up to save a life today! Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.
Blood Drive planned for January 7 Meadows Independent Living has scheduled a blood drive for Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 1 to 6 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church in Clarion.
Everyone who is eligible to donate blood should do so as blood supplies tend to run lower at this time of year. Each donation can save up to four lives!
January Wright County Adult Health Clinic Adult Health Clinics are available to any person in Wright County, ages 50 or older. Clinics have been scheduled as follows: Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at The Meadows in Clarion in the second floor Beauty Shop. This will be a blood pressure and
foot clinic. Thursday, Jan. 16, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at the Belmond Community Apartments. This will be a blood pressure and foot clinic. Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at the Eagle Grove Wellness Center. This will be a blood pressure and foot clinic.
They will trim nails at foot clinics, but you need to bring your own clippers and files. The suggested donation for foot care is $10.00. Partial assessments include blood sugars, blood counts, urine tests, screenings and education. Wellness lab profiles are available for a fee. Please come to the clinic
fasting if you would like lab work. Anyone desiring information regarding Senior Health Clinics may call Kathy Nicholls at 515-5323461.
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Clarion-Goldfield teams return to action this week New Food Safety Rules Stat leaders also included
As the calendar turns to January of 2014, the Clarion-Goldfield sports teams will return to the mat and hard court to resume their respective seasons. The Cowgirls and Cowboys varsity basketball teams will host Clear Lake next Tuesday, January 7, in the first quad of the New Year. They will step out of the conference to host West Hancock on Saturday night. The wrestlers begin the 2014 portion of their schedule with a dual in Lake Mills, with Eagle Grove and West Hancock also joining in, on Tuesday, January 7. A busy first week continues with a meet on Thursday with those same Eagles plus St. Edmond. They travel to the
Ames Tournament on Saturday. The Cowgirl basketball team currently has three players hitting for double digit scoring. Jossie Sann leads the way with a 14.9 ppg average, followed by Maddie Disney at 14.8 ppg and Jenalee Hinkle at 11.5 ppg. Disney has hit for the most field goals (43), while also ringing up a 45.7 percent from the field. She has also made the most three-pointers with nine, while Sann has put in 33 free throws to top that column. Sann is the leading rebounder with 72 total, and is on top of the list in both offensive boards (20) and defensive boards (52). Brook Boyd leads in assists (24), Disney in steals (30)
W by fall in 1:48 over Dillon Dietz (Algona) W 5-2 over Jeff Anderson (Forest City) L 8-0 to Jordan Weiland (West Hancock) Seth Pille L by fall to Jeremy Williams (Pocahontas Area) L by fall to Bailey Stinson (Humboldt) Tristan Mewes W by fall in 3:43 over Tanner Orwig (Pocahontas Area) L by fall to Brady Hillyer (Clear Lake) W by fall in 1:48 over Matt Ries
(West Fork) Brandon Flurer W by fall in :10 over Abe Guido (West Hancock) L by fall to Jon Mendoza (Eagle Grove) Dakota Hennigar L 2-0 to Collin Flick (Humboldt) W by fall in 3:42 over Austin Rosenboom (Pocahontas Area)
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is the leading rebounder with 20 total boards, and is also on top in defensive rebounds with 16. Austin Keller leads in offensive rebounds with nine. Johnson also leads in assists with 15, Kenton Waters in steals with 10 and Waters again in blocked shots with five so far. They are currently 1-6 overall. The wrestling team is 5-2 in duals, with individual records (unofficial) as follows: 106Pate 0-7; 113-Lienemann 6-5; 126-Rosenbaum 7-3; 132-Haberman 9-3; 138-Lehman 7-2; 145-Brott 113; 152-Nelson 9-5; 182-Anderson 7-4; 195-Ahrens 9-4; 220-Hanson 7-2; 285-Gambrill 10-1.
Take Effect January 1, 2014 Restaurants, grocery stores, and other food establishments operating in Iowa will be subject to updated food safety standards effective January 1, 2014, under rules recently adopted by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA). “The updated rules focus on making Iowa’s food regulations consistent with current scientific evidence and preventing foodborne illness.” DIA Food and Consumer Safety Bureau Chief Steven Mandernach said. The rules further protect Iowa consumers by requiring food establishments to have a certified food protection manager to oversee the safe handling, preparation, and service of food items in most food establishments. Research in Iowa
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and Sann in blocked shots with four. They are currently 6-2 overall, with a 5-2 North Central Conference record which is good for third place. The team is third in total scoring, with Sann second individually in conference-only games scoring. Disney is fourth and Hinkle fifth. Sann is third in the league in rebounding, with Boyd fifth in assists. Chris Staudt leads the Cowboys with an even 10.0 ppg average, followed by Trenton Sann at 7.8 ppg and Cody Kapka at 7.2 ppg. Staudt has canned 20 field goals, nine threepointers and 11 free throws to lead all three columns. Phil Johnson
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State Housing Trust Fund Grants to Spur Affordable Housing Initiatives The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors recently approved a total of more than $7.5 million in grants to 26 Local Housing Trust Funds to support local affordable housing initiatives, which will assist more than 2,000 Iowa families. The funding is provided from the State Housing Trust Fund’s Local Housing Trust Fund program. “The Iowa Finance Authority is proud to partner with Local Housing Trust Funds to efficiently fulfill unique local affordable housing needs throughout the state,” said Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Dave Jamison. “The grants announced not only provide more than $7.5 million in direct funding, but they leverage an additional $6.4 million in local contributions, which is a testament to the shared dedication of meeting these vital needs”. Homeward Housing Trust Fund received a total of $378,436. This grant will be used to continue
Homeward Housing Trust Fund’s homeownership assistance program, offering down payment and closing cost assistance for home buyers and assistance with minor home repairs for existing homeowners. Utility and rental deposit assistance will be available to extremely low-income households. Approximately 68 lowincome households are estimated to benefit in total. Homeward Housing Trust Fund helps residents of Calhoun, Franklin, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Mitchell, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Winnebago, Worth and Wright Counties. For more information about this program contact: Deb Prehm: 515-532-6477. The grant funds will be used for initiatives such as preserving aging housing stock, subsidizing local down payment assistance programs, providing low-interest loans or grants to assist Iowans in home rehabilitation, financing construction of new single-family housing for low-income Iowans and
supporting transitional housing and homeless assistance programs. The State Housing Trust Fund helps ensure decent, safe and affordable housing for Iowans through two programs. The Local Housing Trust Fund Program receives at least 60 percent of the SHTF allocation to provide grants for organizations certified by the Iowa Finance Authority as a Local Housing Trust Fund. The remaining funding goes to the Project-Based Housing Program, which aids in the development of affordable singlefamily and multifamily housing. The Iowa Finance Authority administers both programs and provides technical assistance to housingrelated organizations.
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and across the country indicates that food establishments with a certified food protection manager are less likely to have violations that could lead to foodborne illness. The Department estimates that between 25-40 percent of all food establishments currently have a certified food protection manager. Currently about half of the states require certified food protection managers, including Minnesota, Illinois, and South Dakota, which have all required this certification for many years. The requirement for a certified food protection manager will be phased in, with new establishments opening after January 1, 2014, being required to employ an individual who is a certified food protection manager within 6 months of opening. Older establishments must meet the requirement within six months of receiving a violation that could contribute to foodborne illness, or by January 1, 2018. Also contained in the new rules are all standards needed for food processing. In the past, the Department has updated food processing standards as a new industry came into the state. “This hap-hazard approach to rulemaking has often left gaps in the standards needed as new industries enter the state,” Mandernach said. “Without regulations in place, new products produced by new industries could not be certified for foreign export.” “Adoption of the new rules focuses on those items that may lead to illness by ensuring a person in each establishment has been trained in food safety and illness prevention,” Mandernach concluded.
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Does your New Year’s resolution include finding a career with a company that puts employees first?... A company that has great benefits, advancement opportunities, and a unique, fun working atmosphere? So, get off the couch! What are you waiting for?
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Business Banking Assistant/Teller First Citizens National Bank is accepting resumes for a full-time Business Banking Assistant to work in its Kanawha office. Duties will involve a variety of service functions including drafting correspondence, transcription, preparing loan documents, filing official documents and records, processing loan payments, answering and directing customer calls to appropriate personnel and some limited teller work. The successful candidate will possess above average skills in communications and mathematics, computer knowledge in Word and Excel, transcription experience, a high school diploma or G.E.D with clerical training or experience and banking experience preferred. This position includes responsibilities as a teller and receptionist. Interested qualified candidates should fill out an online application located on our website www.firstcitizensnb. com and send by January 6, 2014 to: First Citizens National Bank Attn: Human Resources 2601 Fourth St. S.W. Mason City, IA 50401 Or via e-mail to hrselfservice@firstcitizensnb.com Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Accounts PAyAble/PAyroll clerk Centrum Valley Farms Accounting Department is hiring an Accounts Payable/ Payroll Clerk to join our growing team. Successful candidate will be responsible for accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. The candidate shall be organized, be able to prioritize, attention to detail, maintain accuracy and have information management skills. Responsibilities will include: • Will need to maintain vendor files and respond to vendors inquires and correspondence. • Set up invoices and reconcile payments. • Prepare and process accounts payable checks, wire trans fers, ACH payments, employee paychecks, and statements of earnings with deductions. • Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank records. Associates Degree or equivalent of 1-3 years accounts payable and general accounting experience. This is a salary position with full benefits. Send resume to Attn: Human Resource; Centrum Valley Farms, PO Box 538, Clarion, IA 50525 Or email resume to: employment@centrumvalley.com Equal Opportunity Employer
General labor Masterson Staffing Solutions is looking for people for general labor positions in Clarion. Must be reliable and have excellent attendance. To be considered for these opportunities please Stop by the Train Depot in Clarion on Thursdays between 10am-2pm. 302 N Main St Clarion IA • 641-423-1830 Masterson Staffing is an equal opportunity employer
Now Hiring Seeking a caring, compassionate, motivated and flexible persons to fill the positions of: • Certified Nursing Assistants Will train right candidate, classes begin February 8. Competitive wages, health, dental and vision. Please apply at 1107 7th St NE, Belmond, Iowa or call Tracy for more information 641-444-3915.
AdministrAtive AssistAnt Clarion Packaging, LLC is looking for an Administrative Assistant for our office in Clarion, Iowa. Responsible for functional areas of human resources, payroll, accounts payable and administrative duties. Requirements: 1-2 years experience HR/Admin, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, attention to detail, and good organizational skills. Bilingual skills a plus. Email resume to cpladmin@goldfieldaccess.net , or mail to PO Box 582, Clarion IA 50525. 1, 2
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HELP WANTED Wright County Secondary Road Department has an opening for a full-time road maintenance employee at the Eagle Grove Maintenance Facility. Primary job classification is Patrol Operator. Application form and job description is available at the Wright County Engineer’s Office, 416 5th Ave SW, PO Box 269, Clarion, IA 50525, telephone 515-532-3597 or at www.wrightcounty.org , click on “Employment” and then “Application Form.” Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 10, 2013 at 3:30 pm. Wright County is an equal opportunity employer.
HELP WANTED ABCM Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
1776 Page Ave • Clarion, Iowa 50525 Water’s Edge Winter Hours: Thursday - Saturday Kitchen: 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Bar: 4:00 - ? Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Water’s Edge is now hiring servers & bartenders. Whether you are looking for regular hours or just one or two nights a week, Water’s Edge offers a competitive hourly wage along with a great opportunity to make good tips. If you are interested or know of someone who would be a good fit, give Miranda a call at 515-532-2911 or 515-341-4587!
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Now Hiring Christensen Farms is hiring ANIMAL CARE WORKERS for a Breeding Project in the Armstrong, IA area. • Temporary Full Time - Day Shift • Opportunity to be hired on Full Time • Duties include breeding sows, animal care and welfare
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If you think you’re up to challenge, respond to this ad via email with a letter of interest, resume, several clips, and three references to ryanharvey.map@gmail.com. Applications also accepted in the Clarion Office. The position is opening now, so interviews begin immediately.
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The HANOR Family of Companies has an opening (territory will be North Central Iowa). The candidate will spend 80%-90% of time making regular farm visits and working daily with contract growers to ensure the proper care of our animals and adherence to Crown Prairie protocols. No overnight travel required. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of successful grow-finish experience. A two year technical degree in Agriculture or related field is preferred, but not required.
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Value-Added Producer Grant Applications Due Monday, February 24 Applications for USDA Rural Development’s 2014 Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program are due February 24, 2014.
This program provides grants to help agricultural producers create new products, expand marketing opportunities, support further processing of existing products or goods, or to develop specialty and niche products. The grants may be used for working capital and planning activities. The maximum working capital grant is $200,000; the maximum planning grant is $75,000. The VAPG program is one of many USDA programs that support the development of strong local and regional food systems as part
of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative. Launched in 2009, the initiative strengthens ties between agricultural producers and their local communities, helping meet growing consumer demand and creating opportunities for small business development. More information about the VAPG program is available online at www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_VAPG. html, or www.agmrc.org/valueadded-producer-grants/ or your local USDA Rural Development office www.rurdev.usda.gov/IA_offices. html.
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Application Deadline Extended to January 31 for Solid Waste Management Grants and Assistance and Training Grants. Applicants for Solid Waste Management Grants and Technical Assistance and Training Grants have until January 31, 2014 to submit their applications. Program information and application guides are available at www.rurdev.usda. gov/UWP-solidwastemanagement. htm and www.rurdev.usda.gov/ UWP-wwtat.htm.
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Save the Date! Get Cover Crop Tips from Experienced 8 Watershed Demonstration Projects Selected Farmers At Iowa Power Farming Show Jan. 28-30 In Initial Round Of Water Quality Initiative Funding Make sure to plan time during your visit to the Iowa Power Farming Show, Jan. 28-30, to get practical, proven cover crop management tips from Corn Belt crop and livestock farmers. Many experienced Iowa farmers, including Tim Smith, Steve Berger and Chris Gaesser, will be featured speakers during the threeday Cover Crops Workshops in Des Moines. Free with admission to the show, the one-hour concurrent sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday. The noon session
“Optimizing Production Risk with Cover Crops Makes Managing Market Risk Easier” will feature grain marketing analyst Elaine Kub. Core topics offered in both morning and afternoon sessions include: � Selecting cover crops � Five popular seeding methods � How and when to terminate cover crops � Making cover crops work in your livestock operation CAs may receive up to 46
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
continuing education unit credits for attending the Cover Crop Workshop sessions: Nutrient Management, 6; Soil & Water Management, 32; and Crop Management, 8. Cover Crop Workshop financial supporters and contributors include DuPont Pioneer, Saddle Butte Ag, Kimberley Ag Consulting, KB Seed Solutions and GS3 Quality Seed, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Pork Producers Association and the Oregon Ryegrass Growers Seed Commission.
Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program Due Friday, January 17 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.
Projects will focus on adoption of practices outlined in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Iowa Secretary of Agriculture South Skunk, Skunk, Middle Cedar, Additional rounds of funding Bill Northey recently announced and Turkey. for new watershed demonstration that eight watershed demonstration The demonstration watersheds projects are expected next year. projects have been selected to selected cover 605,774 acres. A short summary of the local receive $4.1 million in funding The projects will implement and project is as follows: through the Iowa water quality demonstrate the effectiveness Boone River Watershed Nutrient initiative over the next three years. and adaptability of a host of Management Initiative In addition to the state funds, the conservation practices including, Grant award: $1,009,803 eight projects will provide over $8 but not limited to: cover crops, Total project: $1,853,103 million in matching funds to support nutrient management, wetlands, Project leaders: Wright SWCD water quality improvement efforts. terraces, bioreactors, buffer strips, Partners: The Nature “We were extremely pleased no-till, strip-till, nitrogen inhibitors, Conservancy, Iowa Soybean by the number of high quality extended rotations, conservation Association, Kossuth SWCD, applications and are excited for cover, drainage water management Humboldt SWCD, USDA Natural these projects to get started,” and manure management. Resource Conservation Service, Northey said. “These watershed More than 30 partners Agriculture’s Clean Water Alliance, demonstration projects will play from agriculture organizations, Hagie Manufacturing, The an extremely important role in institutions of higher education, Conservation Fund, North Central demonstrating water quality private industry, the local, state and Cooperative, Iowa State University practices and encouraging additional federal government, and others, are Extension farmer adoption so we can continue working together on these projects Details: The Wright Soil and to make water quality improvements with the Soil and Water Conservation Water Conservation District has across the state.” Districts (SWCD) serving as the assembled a broad group of partners The eight projects are within the project leaders. to help implement a demonstration large priority watersheds prioritized The Iowa Department of project in the designated watersheds. by the Iowa Water Resources Agriculture and Land Stewardship Public and private groups are Coordinating Council (WRCC), received a total of seventeen committed to creating at project which include the Floyd, Boone, demonstration project applications. that demonstrates the practices and All were reviewed by a committee approaches outlined in the Nutrient including representatives from Reduction Strategy. The foundation the Department, Iowa State of the project will be to develop University, Iowa Department of and promote “Farmer Champions” Natural Resources, USDA Natural as advocates of implementing Resources Conservation Service, conservation practices by providing University of Northern Iowa, and the an example for others to follow. University of Iowa. The committee made recommendations that were used by the Department in selecting the projects to be funded.
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Dows Area News Prize winners from Commercial Club drawings
DOWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Jan. 1 • No school. Christmas break. Thursday, Jan. 2 • No school. Christmas break. • Library Story Hour for kids ages 3-5 from 10-11 am. Questions contact the library at 852-4326. Friday, Jan. 3 • No school. Christmas break. Monday, Jan. 6 • Dows City Council to meet at City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 3:45 p.m. • JV/Var wrestling at Lake Mills, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 • JV/Var wrestling at Eagle
Grove, 6 p.m. • 9th grade boys basketball at St. Edmond, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 • JV basketball at Humboldt, 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 • Varsity wrestling at Ames, 11 a.m. • Varsity basketball at Clarion, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 • JV/Var basketball at Bishop Garrigan, 3:45 p.m. • 9th grade basketball at Hampton, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 3:45 p.m.
The Dows Commercial Club gave two $25 gift certificates from each of seven retail Commercial Club businesses in Dows. Winners were drawn on December 21. Winners should stop in to the store in which they won their gift certificate: Down to Earth, Jeanne Russell and Caroline Mossman; Second Chances, Mike Schroeder and Jo Carlton; Dows Community Grocery, Grace Haugen and Lynette Mossman; New Images, Kathy Muhlenbruch and Evelyn Denger; Down Home Restaurant, Caroline Mossman and Judy Oliver; Dows Variety, Caroline Mossman and Linda McAtee, and Dows Mercantile, Pam Odland and Grace Haugen.
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will turn 72 or if you already are, sorry there will be no change, every two years as it has been. I think it is great that they are extending the renewal times but will there be more people who have a license for eight years forgetting to renew. I realize that with the ageing process how easily it is to forget the every two years. Good luck to all you young
My apologies to my faithful readers; there has been too much happening in our lives that Christmas arrived much sooner than I was ready. Between the bitter cold and health problems things have been too much not like we want it. We do hope every one of you had a joyous and blessed Christmas with family and friends and hopefully you will read this before the New Year arrives. We do wish you all that is good and pleasant in 2014. With the bitter cold thankfully the snows have been minimal and quite light thus far but still there has been plenty to scoop. There have not been many e-mails from the D O T just reminding that if you do travel in the bitter cold to have blankets etc. with you to protect you from the cold if you have car trouble. There was one news item tho from the D O T this week. If it will be time t’o renew your drivers license in 2014 you may be in for a pleasant surprise. Over the next several years the driver’s license station will be issuing a variety of drivers licenses. The length of the driver’s license will vary from 5 to 8 years. They are doing this to save you money with less times you will have to visit the driver’s license station. Those who
In closing I thank you for being a faithful reader, it has been a challenge this year but we still have much to be thankful for. Wishing you the best in the New Year and of course life hands us so many problems that all we can do is just “KEEP ROLLING”.
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Dows United Methodist and Presbyterian youth were Christmas caroling at the Clarion Wellness and Rehab Center in the week before Christmas. Betty Swanson is shown here with the carolers.
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By Karen Weld ** Clarion’s monthly Blood Drive, sponsored by the Iowa Specialty Hospital Auxiliary, is set for Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 1 - 6 p.m.. at the Clarion United Presbyterian Church. Please encourage everyone who is eligible to donate, as blood supplies are critically low this busy time of year. Each donation can save up to four lives. ** Note from Julie Reed: “Brushy Creek Honor Flight will once again honor our World War II and Korean War Veterans by taking flight to our nation’s capital to visit their memorials on May 10 and September 6. Cost is approximately $618 for each veteran to go on this well-deserved trip. Each county is responsible for the funds needed to send them. Join us by giving a donation, so they may get to take this “Trip of a Lifetime.” For more
information or to make a donation, call Deb Prehm 1-515-532-6477 or Julie Reed 1-515-825-3750 during business hours. ** Note from the Clarion Chamber/ Development: ‘Live Your Legend’ is quite simple: Bring inspiring people together to help each other do work they love and change the world. Be a part of the Clarion “meet up” on January 7 hosted by Teresa Lancaster at Hagie Manufacturing in their West Building. ** Monthly Caregivers’ Support Group - Thursday, Jan. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.- Clarion Wellness & Rehabilitation Center. Topic “Bereavement: Experiencing Loss and Grief” presented by Jodi Ricklefs of Iowa Hospice. Entertainment during the support group is music with Betsy McGlynn. Bring your loved one to enjoy the music during
the meeting. Questions? call Carla Kem 1-515-532-2893. Sponsors: Alzheimer’s Association, Clarion Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, Iowa Hospice and Wright County Public Health & Hospice. ** Clarion Cross Cultural Center will begin its winter, free English language courses on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Classes are held at the United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st NW, Clarion; start time at 7 p.m. Free child care is also available. Volunteers are needed/welcome. If you can help; have any questions, call Tamara EnTin at 1-515-2930928. ** Mark your calendars for the popular ‘Glen Brand Wrestling Tournament’ which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Clarion - Goldfield High School.
** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at the Clarion Theatre from Friday, Jan. 3 - Sunday, January 5, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”, in 2D/3D rated PG. Show times nightly at 7 p.m. plus a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.. (Movie not in 3D for Sunday’s showings). And then again on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. For current shows and more information on to view a preview of this movie or upcoming movies, check them out at: www.clariontheatre.com ; phone number 1-515-602-6606. ** MONEY SAVING TIP: Did you receive a gift certificate as a Christmas gift?? Don’t let them go into a drawer or unused purse; put them to good use. Get an item for yourself or your family which you might not get otherwise. You will like it; the gift giver will like it; and the merchant will get your business.....
and maybe a few $$ more......if your certificate doesn’t cover the entire cost of the purchase. ** FOCUS ON BUSINESS: One of the cold days a week or so ago, I stopped at Clarion Super Foods. As I was walking toward the door, I noticed that seven out of ten vehicles were left running. Hard to tell but most of them probably also had keys in their ignitions with their doors unlocked? Any better reason to shop local?
Dows News
Jerry and Janice Norris will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary get-together on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 1-4 p.m. at the Dows Community Convention Center. All are welcome to congratulate the couple.
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Page 14 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, January 2, 2014
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Wright County Charitable Foundation gifts total $648,755 in eight years Wright County Charitable Foundation grants $56,450 to 24 worthwhile county projects in the Fall 2013 Granting Cycle Adult $3,000 Wright County Charitable in the form of grants; the 25 percent Display case for donated tractors Wright County Historical Society — Foundation presented $56,450 in balance is retained as a permanent Adult $800 grant awards to 24 non-profit groups county endowment. City of Belmond (Belmond Rowan Youth $200 Heating and cooling Adult According to Leroy Jensen, Improvement Comm.) at ceremonies held at the Heartland Youth $2,600 Museum in Clarion on December 11. chairman of the WCCF Grant $400 Clarion Historical Society Adult there were 24 Improvements to pool “We have a spring and fall Committee, Adult $500 cycle each year, and this was the applications in this grant cycle. $2,500 16th granting cycle dating back to “Good grant applications continue Wright County Economic Lighted Christmas scroll Dows Community Development 2006. I am pleased to report that to come from across the county,” he Development Youth $200 Youth $250 to date, Wright County Charitable said. “The quality of the proposed Entrepreneur for a Day program Replace furnace in Second Chances Foundation has granted nearly projects is outstanding and it is Adult $1,200 $650,000.00 to worthy causes across gratifying to see the difference Belmond Fire Department Adults $2,500 Dows Rural Fire Association the county” said Caye Chelesvig, the foundation money can make Foundation Youth $500 Youth $500 WCCF President. “Nearly $5.6 in a variety of areas.” Each grant 40 air bottles for trucks Adult Rescue grain bin equipment million worth of projects have applicant is required to match a $3,500 benefited from the grants. Many portion of the funds necessary to Eagle Grove Community Veterans Adult $3,000 Wright County Historical Society — of these projects would never have complete the project; volunteer Tower Adult $2,000 Belmond Youth $700 gotten off the ground had it not been labor hours can be considered as Work on the tower Fire-proof cabinet match, along with the funds needed Belmond VFW Post #422 Youth for the help from the WCCF.” Clarion Lions Club Youth The WCCF Grant Committee to complete each project. The $200 $400 and the Youth Leadership Grant 2014 spring grant cycle will begin Replace carpet and linoleum in hall Committee separately reviewed on March 17 (no applications will the grant applications. After be received prior to this date) with their deliberations the two grant the final date to receive completed committees independently made grants on April 15. Wright County their recommendations. Six high Economic Development administers school juniors and seniors from grants for WCCF, and grant across Wright County comprise the applications can be obtained at the Youth Leadership Committee. WCED offices, lower level of the All grants were approved by courthouse or online at the county’s the full WCCF board of directors. web site. http://www.wrightcounty. In 16 granting cycles in eight org County Charitable years, WCCF has awarded a total Wright $648,755.00 through 261 grants to Foundation’s Fall 2014 grants total non-profit groups across the county. $56,450 and include: Youth The awards assisted in leveraging Belmond Arts Council a total of $5,599,364.39 in total $300 Window replacement Adult project cost. WCCF receives a portion of $2,500 Youth gaming funds that come to the state New Lyric Theater Lake Cornelia Improvement Association received $3,000 to help with coffers from gambling annually, as $300 the 4th of July Celebration Weekend. Pictured are (left to right): Bob do 84 other counties with no gaming Upgrade heating/cooling Adult Powers and Lavin Marshall, Lake Cornelia Improvement Association within their borders. Each county $4,000 and Cody Kapka, WCCF Youth Representative, Steve Been, WCCF Youth foundation is required to give 75 Heartland Museum Board member. percent of the monies they receive $200
Wright County Economic Development received $1400 for funding for Entrepreneur for a Day Program at the Clarion – Goldfield Schools and Belmond-Klemme Schools. Pictured are (left to right): Denny Bowman, WCCF Board Member, Colleen Bartlett, Wright County Economic Development and Cody Kapka, WCCF Youth Representative.
Clarion Evergreen Cemetery Foundation received $1,000 trees at cemetery. Pictured are (left to right): Dennis Bowman, WCCF Board member; Nancy Duitscher, Evergreen Foundation; and Karen Weld, WCCF Board member.
Heartland Museum received $1000 for a display case for donated tractors. Pictured are (left to right) Denny Bowman, WCCF Board Member, Ralph Borel and Maurice Riley, Heartland Museum, Cody Kapka, WCCF Youth Representative and Karen Weld, WCCF Board Member.
Clarion Historical Society received $500 to help with their Lighted Christmas Stroll. Pictured are (left to right): LeRoy Jensen, WCCF Board Member, Ralph Borel, Maurice Riley, Clarion Historical Society, Cody Kapka, WCCF Youth Representative and Karen Weld, WCCF Board member.
Goldfield Commercial Club received $5,100 to help with the Boone River Dam project. Pictured are (left to right): Orville Steffenson, Joe Skinner, Sandi Gangstead, Ernie Lewis, Goldfield Commercial Club, Cody Kapka, WCCF Youth representative, Jack Stoakes and Jim Schipull, WCCF Board members.
Concession/restrooms at Lions Park Adult $100 Wright County Search and Rescue Youth $400 Command Trailer Equipment Adult $5,000 Eagle Grove Music Boosters Youth $250 Musical instruments Adult $1,000 Belmond Area Robotic Team Youth $300 Competition to build a robot Adult $700 Goldfield Commercial Club Youth $300 Boone River Dam Adult $4,800 Northern River Belt (Lake Corneila) Youth $300
4thth of July celebration Adult $2,700 Clarion-Goldfield Schools — TAP Program Adult $1,000 Literacy Night City of Clarion (Clarion Evergreen Cemetery) Youth $300 Trees Adult $1,000 Eagle Grove Chamber — Retail Association Youth $200 Downtown Seasonal Revitalization Adult $1,000 99 Ways Youth $300 Youth and Adult programs Adult $1,350 Upper Iowa Des Moines Opportunities Youth $200 Repair Roof Damage Adult $3,000
99 Ways received $1,650 to help with their Youth and Adult Programs. Pictured are (left to right): Duane Asbe and Neil Bunn, 99 Ways Board and Cody Kapka, WCCF Youth Representative.
Clarion-Goldfield Schools Tap program received $1,300 for their Literacy Night. Pictured are (left to right): Karen Weld, WCCF Board Member; Sarah Kakecek, Clarion-Goldfield Schools; Cody Kapka, WCCF Youth Rep; and Jim Schipull, WCCF Board member.
Wright County Historical Society – Rowan received $2,800 for help with heating and cooling in the Rowan building. Pictured are (left to right): James Avery, Ruby Osier, Lennea Groom, Rowan Historical Society, Cody Kapka, WCCF Youth Representative, Ron Bailey, WCCF Board Member and Rowan Mayor.
Clarion Lions Club received $500 to help complete the Concession/Restrooms building at Lions Park. Pictured are (left to right): Duane Asbe, Dennis Bowman, LeRoy Jensen, WCCF Board members and Lions Club; Ralph Borel, John Koenig, Clarion Lions Club, Cody Kapka, WCCF Youth Representative and Karen Weld, WCCF Board member.
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