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Farm Safety Week Special Page • 15 Conservative Chronicle Bearcat Bites: Fiscal management will ease pain of declining enrollment • 2 Students attend CWL TimesPrecision Ag Day • 13 NB recognized in ‘Traveling Cup’ • 2 Sports • 10-11 Many help behind the scenes at farm open house • 4 Dows Advocate

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The need for speed

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Local teacher aims to race for bike speed record Graphic-Advocate

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Longus attended the 68th annual record.” Speed Week, hosted by the Southern He answered questions about his Editor California Timing Association, which hobby that could have become his Clarksville industrial tech teacher started on Aug. 13 and continued career, and his preparation for the big Grundy Register What Cheer Paper Ralph Longus is hoping to compete throughout the following week. race. at the 69th annual Speed Week at the His goal was to successfully com- “I’ve been interested in motorcycles Bonneville Salt Flats in August 2017, plete Saturday’s “rookie school” which since I was very young but my Mom where he will attempt to set a new re- everyone must go through who has wouldn’t let me own one until I moved Hampton Chronicle cord for a certain class of bike. never raced at the Salt Flats. out of the house,” Longus said. “My first pass (ride) was on the 2 “I had a lot of friends who had minimile rookie course,” Longus said. bike and small dirt bikes we all rode “All initial rookie runs must be under around my hometown. I used to custom 150mph; I had to run between 125mph paint friends’ motorcycle tanks when I and 150mph to earn my ‘D’ level li- was in high school and college so I was cense, and on my pass my average involved with motorcycles [throughAMVETS Fish Fry speed was 127, which qualified for the out] my youth. Sept. 24 D license and allows me to race up to “I bought and started riding my own A Clarksville AMVETS Fish Fry 150mph. The next day, Sunday, I ran bike when I was 22. will be Saturday, Sept. 24 from 4:30on the 3-mile short course, averaging “I took just about every shop class I 7:30 p.m. at the AMVETS Commu138.429 mph, well within my D li- could in high school and for a long time nity Center, downtown, Clarksville. cense. The 500cc bike’s record is just I considered becoming an automotive Menu is a choice of fish or chickover 132mph, so I am now licensed to technician,” Longus said. en wings, baked potato, coleslaw, SPEED to page 2 ride it next year in an effort to break that baked beans and drinks. Adult tickets are $9; children’s tickets, $4, except ages 5 and under, who eat free. Meals may be carried out.

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Ralph Longus, a teacher at Clarksville Community, races a motorcycle in a Facebook photo dated 2010. He aims to try for the land speed record for a certain class of motorcycle in 2017. (Courtesy photo)

Ralph Longus, a teacher at Clarksville Community School, participates in an event at the Bonneville Salt Flats in an August-dated Facebook photo. “To us it looks like snow but that is hundreds of square miles of the same salt we use as table salt,” Longus said. “That is the surface I recently raced on and where almost all of the land speed records are run.” He aims to try for the land speed record for a certain class of motorcycle there in 2017. (Courtesy photo)

NB Volleyball ‘Go Pink’ event to support ACS Relay

In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, the North Butler High School Volleyball team will be hosting a “Go Pink” event before and during their home game against West Fork on Tuesday, Sept. 27. As in previous years, the girls will be hosting “Pink Hair Because We Care.” From 5:30 - 7 p.m., local stylists will be on hand to place pink hair extensions. Junior varsity and JJV games begin at 6 p.m. with varsity to start at 7:30 p.m. The pink hair extensions are $10 each with all the proceeds given to the Butler County American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Last year the girls raised over $1,000! Other items, such as tattoos and bracelets, will be available for 50¢ and $1 each, and a limited number of T-shirts will be available for $10 each. NEW THIS YEAR, the group will be selling Bearcat water bottles for $20 each. Wear your pink and come out to support Bearcat Volleyball and the Butler County Relay for Life!

Allison Lions to sponsor 5 k Run, Walk on Oct. 8

A Harvest Moon Festival 5 k Run and Walk will be sponsored by the Allison Lions Club at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Wilder Park, Allison, which is just east of Casey’s General Store on Highway 3. Registration after Sept. 16 will be $30 and T-shirts given based on availability. An Allison Lions Club Omelet Breakfast will be served from 7:3010 a.m. Run registration forms may be picked up at Allison City Hall and the Allison Variety Store. To pay online, go to www.getmeregistered. com/HarvestMoonFestival5K. Medals will be given in both the adult and youth divisions.

In this issue

Church Calendar...................... 5 Classifieds................................. 7 Marketplace......................... 8, 9 Opinion / Editorial................... 4 Public Notices........................... 6

THE GOOD FIGHT: The North Butler High School volleyball team wears pink “Fight On” T-shirts for breast cancer awareness and to promote the ‘Go Pink’ event before their home games on Tuesday, Sept. 27 against West Fork. All proceeds, including from the ever-popular pink hair extensions event and other fundraisers, will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Butler County. Go Pink will start at 5:30 p.m. before the home JV games, in Greene. (Photo contributed by Jamie Osterbuhr/North Butler Schools)

Tom Mitchell, right, stands with Jan Mitchell.

Mitchell honored at State Fair for service with Shorthorn Cattle Association Board Tom Mitchell was honored on Saturday, August 20 during the Shorthorn Cattle Show at the Iowa State Fair. Tom was honored for his many years of service on the Iowa Shorthorn Association Board. He not only served as a board member, but also as the board treasurer and accountant. He also provided support for the Junior Nationals

when they were held in Iowa. The family exhibits shorthorn cattle locally, as well as nationally, and participates in the Cedar Valley Cattle Sale. Tom has owned Tom Mitchell Accounting on Main Street in Clarksville (across from Doc’s Restaurant) for over 30 years.

FISH FRY FLYING: Some of the aircraft that landed at the Allison airport for the Allison Lions Club Fish Fry Sept. 17, 2016, are pictured. (Contributed by Jay Schrage)

Council approves forgivable loan Nuisance, speed, trick-or-treat, communications discussed Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Allison City Council approved a resolution authorizing carrying out a forgivable loan agreement between the city of Allison and Integrity Site Maintenance, LLC on Monday, Sept. 19. It also heard the need to enforce its nuisance ordinance and speed limits (for which it will need to enlist county law enforcement); and communicate with property owners where easements will be required for the farm-to-market road project and with a business on a bill payment agreement. FORGIVABLE LOAN: Integrity Site Maintenance LLC already offers maintenance at hog sites across northeast Iowa, from Algona to Dubuque to

Readlyn. The new building on Highway 3 will offer hog site maintenance supplies for retail sale, as well, Owner Roxie Nicolaus said. She hopes it to be open in two months. Her husband Tony Nicolaus manages the operation. The building, located between the Cooper Auto corner lot and Star Graphics, is basically externally complete. The new property is expected to generate enough in taxes to repay the $12,000 promissory note for the building/infrastructure improvements before the tax increment finance district/urban renewal area expires in 2020. In tax increment financing, local governments use an expected increase in property tax revenues in a designated urban re-

newal area to pay for the infrastructure improvements in that renewal area. The loan is forgivable if the company qualifies, for two years. This means the company will need to keep a certain number of employees as in the agreement (thought to be about three employees, by the city and the business staff handling the paperwork), keep its taxes paid, and meet any other conditions of the agreement. The business currently employs 11 people, Roxie Nicolaus said. The proposed change to the tax increment plan is to be certified to the Butler County Auditor’s Office. NUISANCE ORDINANCE: A nuisance property with several junk vehicles refused to sign for service of the most recent notice.

Mayor Scot Henrichs directed the city clerk that city staff should get a backhoe and enlist a sheriff’s deputy to help remove the vehicles. SPEED: A resident of one of a few homes with kids playing in the yard near Cooper’s Auto, where the speed limit increases to 35 mph, who was addressed as “Chance,” was concerned with speeders in the area. Councilman Jerry Platter had heard concern from another resident that more vehicles were speeding near the ball diamonds on Seventh Street now that the road was repaved and the “speed bumps” (as Councilman Jim Blockhus called the potholes) were removed. The concern was that children are playing ball and cars park on both sides of the road.

Blockhus suggested asking the county sheriff to enforce the city speed limits. Councilman Jerry Platter said warnings should be given, at least. Platter added that the “Drive slowly – Children” sign in one yard seemed to help give drivers a reason to slow down. TRICK-OR-TREAT will be on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS: The city and engineer discussed asking for easements for the farm-to-market project. Engineer Lee Gallentine with Ryken Engineering said he had recommended contacting the Department of Transportation and verifying the city or he could talk to landowners about their easement COUNCIL to page 2

NEWS

2 • Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 Bearcat Bites—

Fiscal management means sky is not falling despite declining enrollment

North Butler, W-SR awarded in ‘Traveling Cup’ announced for sports, academics, fine arts WEST DES MOINES – Bank Iowa has announced the four winning Iowa High Schools in the Bank Iowa Traveling Challenge Cup. The challenge provides the opportunity to recognize student accomplishments across all school activities, sports, academics and fine arts, as well as in the classroom. Introduced in 2007, the Bank Iowa Traveling Challenge Cup is a statewide competition designed to recognize Iowa high school students for academic excellence and outstanding achieve-

to 10 percent), and a financial solvency ratio of 8.71 percent (within the target range of 5 percent to 10 percent). As you can see by the figures above, North Butler Community Schools has improved our financial situation over the past few fiscal years as a result of some very difficult decisions that have been made by the board of education. It is clear that the board’s decisions are moving us in the right direction to recover the past financial problems and will also ease the pain of a large loss in student population over the last several years. When we measure our future revenues, we will receive roughly $6,591 per student for FY ‘17 (the current FY). Over the past two years, North Butler Community Schools have seen a decline of roughly 55 students, 39 for FY ‘16, and roughly 15 to 17 for the current year (count day is Oct. 1). If we multiply that, we are looking at a decrease

in funding of roughly $362,505. Due to what is called a budget guarantee, we will not lose all of that money at one time. The budget guarantee is a mechanism in the Iowa school finance formula that helps lessen the impact of declining enrollment in schools. What does the declining enrollment mean for North Butler Community Schools? First, it means that we will have to continue to carefully monitor and code expenditures. Secondly, due to the way that we are currently operating, we have aligned ourselves to be in a much better position to absorb the loss of students. We have built some cushion or cash reserves to ease that blow, but we will need to cut some costs and continue to carefully monitor spending. Even though we will be losing large amounts of revenue, the sky is not falling. We now have a secure financial footing, and North Butler will be financially solvent into the future. We will be able to support the things that our magnificent teaching staff is doing and the many opportunities that we are able to offer our students in academics, athletics, and the fine arts due to the many talents of our staff. I am VERY PROUD of who we are and what we do at North Butler Community Schools, and our communities should be proud of the support they give us and the things that our staff and students accomplish on a daily basis! It’s great to be a Bearcat! JOEL FOSTER is superintendent at North Butler Schools and shared this with local media.

SPEED from page 1 He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts from William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa along with many additional graduate hours in Industrial Technology and Pre-Engineering. “Most of the knowledge and skill set required to build this project comes from lots of experience tinkering on cars and motorcycles,” Longus said. “The current Bonneville Salt Flats project started in early 2014,” Longus said. “I’m all in, builder, rider and financer of the project.” “I’m building a 494cc motorcycle that is a pushrod-based engine,” he said. “It started life as a 1000cc Buell XB9R V-twin but by removing the rear cylinder it fit within the 500cc class at Bonneville, hence the large number of custom parts.” He explained why he chose this subtype of motorcycle to attempt to break the record. “I already owned the 1000cc Buell XB9R which had a bad engine from previously being road raced,” Longus said. “I looked into what it would take

to build the 1000cc bike but the time and cost to compete in the 1000cc class seemed cost prohibitive. The 500cc class records looked very achievable and the challenge to try to go fast with such a small engine was hard to resist.” In the early stages of the project there was a lot of waiting on custom parts to be built such as the crankshaft and headwork. These parts were farmed out to leading people in their fields “and you just have to wait your turn in line to have your parts built or worked on.” Now that the engine is assembled, time is spent on fabricating custom components to bring all these parts together. “It’s hard to calculate how many hours per week I spend on the project but I am making steady progress to have [the] bike running by spring,” he said. “I’m shooting for competition by spring and hope to test the bike at a paved mile event in either Ohio or Arkansas, first. The main goal will be to compete at the 69th annual Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats, August 2017, where I’ll attempt to set

a new record for the class this bike is built for. Will he be driving it in the attempt at the record? “Of course!!” Longus said. This means he needs a special license. “In order to compete at Bonneville in a car or a motorcycle you must first complete rookie orientation and run for a license. I accomplished that last August and now hold a “D” level license which clears me to race up to 150mph. Since the class records for the 500cc bike are below that I will be ready to race once the bike is done and has passed safety and technical inspection. From a mechanical standpoint, Longus said, “I’m building this bike to compete in the blown class, meaning it can be either supercharged or turbocharged. My bike runs a turbocharger with an intercooler and is fuel injected. I’ll be running full bodywork to help aerodynamics as well.” “You are pretty much allowed to do whatever you want as long as the engine does not exceed to class cc limits. I’m planning on competing in the gasoline class and the fuel class where the

bike will also be outfitted with nitrous oxide injection for more power.” With these speeds, safety is paramount. “For land speed or road racing, a leather race suit is required,” Longus said. “These suits have strategically placed armor throughout the suit for safety, mine is 50 percent cow hide and 50 percent kangaroo hide; the kangaroo hide is half the weight of cow hide and just as strong. Gloves have to be leather with gauntlet sleeves and you must wear a full-faced helmet that had been constructed after 2010. “The bike has to be safety wired in critical areas to prevent any fasteners from working loose, a steering stabilizer and steel chain guard must also be added. The faster you go the more safety requirements, as well.” For those interested in learning more about land speed racing at Bonneville, Longus recommended to check out http://www.scta-bni.org, http:// bonnevillespeedtrials.com and http:// ecta-lsr.net.

COUNCIL from page 1 rights. City Council and staff consensus was to ask that Gallentine be the one to talk to landowners. Councilwoman Janis Cramer said a sample letter should be sent out. Gallentine said he would check into whether right of way value needed to be appraised for the federal-match farm-to-market project for Main Street. “Most DOT right-of-way is appraised,” Gallentine said. “Just find out what we’ve got to do; we’ll take it from there,” Councilman Jim Blockhus said. “I would hate to jeopardize your funding … (with) one letter sent out incorrectly,” Gallentine said. The city will recheck for a missed email attachment of an 18-page how-to document for the matter. TELEVISING LINES: With regard to televising sewer service lines to

homes with a camera so residents can get their service line replaced if in critical need, the council discussed how to move forward. One topic discussed was whether critical areas could be required to upgrade. Regarding the need to get potential estimates for a letter to let people decide whether they want to have the work done before Main Street is repaired, attendee Tony Nicolaus texted a contractor during the meeting about a potential quote to televise a line, showing it can be done simply. That contractor will be added to the city contact list. ALLAN INC.: A promissory note for Allan Industrial Coatings, which is tens of thousands of dollars behind in its water utility bills, has been drafted, but amounts have to be changed as the bills have accrued further. The note had not been mailed when shown to the council Monday. Mayor Scot Henrichs said City Attor-

ney Marty Peterson wanted the note to be taken out to the businesses, signed and brought back. Looking over it, Councilman Jim Blockhus said the document should stipulate a consequence if the note was not signed. The consensus from those who spoke was that it wasn’t the mayor’s job to hand-deliver the promissory note and that Peterson should deliver it if anyone. Councilman Jerry Platter said it early on. “The letter needs to be updated with the correct amounts and I think it needs

to be done as soon as possible,” Councilman Ron Davis said. “Either Marty does it or we send it… I guess ask Marty and see what Marty says.” The agreement stipulates that the company needs to keep current on that month’s bills, plus work on its past bills, Councilwoman Janis Cramer said, reading it. She said the notice gives the company six months. “Pretty soon it’s going to be March,” Platter said. The city clerk was directed to call the city attorney and have him update and deliver or send the note.

By Joel Foster North Butler Superintendent The end of the fiscal year (FY) for school districts is June 30. After the end of the school year, we are required to submit what is known as the Certified Annual Report (CAR) to the Department of Education prior to Sept. 15 of that year. As I am sure most of you are aware by now, the school district uses several different funds. The General Fund is usually the focus of attention as that is where the majority of our operating costs including personnel come from. On June 30, 2014, the district finished FY ‘14 with an unspent balance of negative $213,773. Having a negative unspent balance is a problem for a school district. It means that you spent more than the state allows, and that you spent more than you took in. At the end of FY ‘15, we were able to raise that unspent balance to $281,949. We were also able to raise other financial indicators that we follow to determine the financial health of the school district, such as the day’s net cash ratio (measures the length of time a school could operate without any income in case of emergency) and the financial solvency ratio (one of the measures the state looks at). On June 30, 2016, or the end of FY ‘16, North Butler Community Schools had an estimated Unspent Authorized Budget (unspent balance) of $618,912. This moved us to a day’s net cash ratio of 88 days (close to the target of 90), an unspent balance ratio of 8.42 percent (within the target range of 7.5 percent

Joel Foster North Butler Superintendent

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ment during state competitions. Points are assigned for every activity in which a school reaches a state competition, advances in a state competition, receives Division I ratings and earns academic recognition from either the IHSAA, IGHSAU, IHSSA (sports groups) and IHSMA (Music Association). Winning schools in each of the state’s four classifications (1A, 2A, 3A and 4A) are determined based on the best combined score. North Butler was ranked 10th in schools in Class 1A. Waverly-Shell

Rock was third among schools in Class 3A. The winning schools are Waukee High School (4A), Decorah High School (3A), Kuemper Catholic High School (2A) and St. Albert High School (1A). A win comes with a prestigious crystal award and $2,000. For more information on the Bank Iowa Traveling Challenge Cup, visit the Iowa High School Sports Network website at www.ihssn.com or Bank Iowa’s website at www.bankiowa.bank.

2016 Flu Shot Clinics announced Its flu shot time again and Butler County Public Health is planning for another flu shot season. Clinics this year will be held during the first two weeks of October. See the schedule at the bottom of the article to find a clinic nearby. Influenza associated diseases are the leading cause of death that can be prevented by immunization in the United States. It is currently recommended that all people over 6 months of age receive an annual seasonal influenza shot. This is especially important in young children; pregnant women; people with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease; all people over age 65 years of age and health care workers. Children younger than 6 months are at high risk for serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for those less than 6 months of age should be vaccinated instead. The cost of the flu shot will be $30 and is covered by Medicare Part B. WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING

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Allison Courthouse, Oct. 3, 4-6 p.m. Greene Community Center, Oct. 4, 1-4 p.m. Parkersburg Civic Center, Oct. 5, 1-3 p.m. Dumont American Legion, Oct. 10, 4-5:30 p.m. Clarksville AMVETS, Oct. 11, 1-4 p.m. Aplington School Lunchroom, Oct. 12, 4-6 p.m.

Allison Meals on Wheels Menus are subject to change.

Monday, Sept. 26: Manicotti/Sauce, green beans, chocolate chip bar Tuesday, Sept. 27: Baked chicken drums, potato salad, broccoli slaw, pudding Wednesday, Sept. 28: Swiss steak & tomatoes, rice pilaf, garlic vegeta-

bles, fruit Thursday, Sept. 29: Turkey roast, mashed potatoes/gravy, diced beets, ice cream Friday, Sept. 30: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, pineapple cake

Community Home Meals September 25-October 1

Contact the office at Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 278-4900, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday if you are interested in having Home Meals delivered to you.

Sunday: Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Pie Monday: Ham Balls, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrots, Fruit Salad Tuesday: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Rotini & Marinara, Peas, Angel Food Cake Wednesday: Roast Beef, Mashed

Potatoes & Gravy, Cauliflower, Fig Newtons Thursday: Baked Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, California Veggies, No Bake Cookie Friday: Chicken Breast, Butter & Herb Rice, Squash, Carrot Cake Saturday: TBA

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Menu

Meals are served at the Greene Community Center (202 West South Street) Monday through Friday, for reservations call 641-823-4422. Meals are also served at the Dumont Legion Hall on Wednesdays, for reservations call 641-857-6231. Home delivered meals are also available. For more information call 319-272-1767 or toll free at 877-538-0508.

Monday, Sept. 26: A: Roast Beef & Gravy, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Country Vegetable Blend, Multi-Grain Bread & Margarine, Fesh Seasonal Fruit; B: Pork Loin & Brown Gravy, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Country Vegetable Blend, Multi-Grain Bread & Margarine, Fesh Seasonal Fruit Tuesday, Sept. 27: A: Mushroom Chicken, Mashed Red Potatoes, Green Peas, Cornbread & Margarine, Pudding; B: Mixed Bean Soup, Cottage Cheese, Pineapple Tidbits, Cornbread & Margarine, Pudding Wednesday, Sept. 28: A: Beef Stro-

ganoff, Mixed Vegetables, Glazed Beets, Multi-Grain Bread & Margarine, Fruited Gelatin; B: Chicken & Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Glazed Beets, Multi-Grain Bread & Margarine, Fruited Gelatin Thursday, Sept. 29: A: BBQ Pork Rib Patty on Hamburger Bun with Ketchup, Ranch Beans, Coleslaw, Apple Cobbler; B: Hamburger Patty on Hamburger Bun, Ranch Beans, Coleslaw, Apple Cobbler Friday, Sept. 30: A: Tuna Noodle Casserole, Sliced Carrots, Broccoli, Wheat Bread & Margarine, Pears; B: Harvest Salad with Chicken & Salad Dressing, Copper Pennies, Crackers, Pears

North Butler Community School District Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Lunches include milk and salad bar and whole wheat white bread/marg. Menus are subject to change.

Monday, Sept. 26: Breakfast: Pretzel cinnamon stick, cereal, mixed fruit; Lunch: Mashed potatoes/beef gravy, corn, bread, pineapple chunks Tuesday, Sept. 27: Breakfast: Pancake/sausage stick, mandarin oranges; Lunch: Beef burgers, tater tots, peaches, broccoli, baby carrots Wednesday, Sept. 28: Breakfast: Cereal, bread; Lunch: Creamed chick-

en on biscuit, peas, pears, baby carrots Thursday, Sept. 29: Breakfast: Waffle/syrup, peaches; Lunch: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, southwest blend mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, baby carrots, ranch dressing Friday, Sept. 30: Breakfast: Ring donut, mixed fruit; Lunch: Hamburger/bun, French fries, sliced American cheese, broccoli, peaches, baby carrots

Clarksville Community School District Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Grape and apple juice, and cereal, offered daly at breakfast. Skim, 1% white milk and fat-free chocolate milk offered daily. Salad bar offerd daily at lunch. Menu subject to change.

Monday, Sept. 26: Breakfast: Donut, Cereal; Lunch: Pork Patty, Corn, Pears Tuesday, Sept. 27: Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick; Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, PB&J Sandwich, Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, Sept. 28: Breakfast: B’fast Pizza; Lunch: Spaghetti, Bread

Stick Green Beans, Apple Sauce Thursday, Sept. 29: Breakfast: Little Smokies, Toast; Lunch: Pizza, California Blend, Mixed Fruit Friday, Sept. 30: Breakfast: Biscuit & Gravy; Lunch: Fish Sandwich, Cheese Potato, Pineapple

Hampton-Dumont Schools

Breakfast & Lunch Menus Summer Food Program/H-D High School Cafeteria

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. Served Free for ages 1 to 18! There is a charge for all adults: Breakfast $2.50/Lunch $4.00. All meals include milk and are subject to change. Salad Bar will be offered every day. Breakfast includes peanut butter & jelly offered with toast. Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads & pastas are used whenever possible. Please Note: There is a 50¢ charge for lunch seconds for all students.

Monday, Sept. 26: Breakfast: Long John, peaches; Lunch: Tenderloin/ bun, steamed sweet carrots, fruit cocktail, cookie Tuesday, Sept. 27: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, pears; Lunch: Mini corn dogs, peanut butter sandwich, green beans, peaches Wednesday, Sept 28: Breakfast: Apple turnover, yogurt, toast, banana;

Lunch: Pork rib patty/bun, tri tater, lima beans, apple wedges Thursday, Sept. 29: Breakfast: Waffles, sausage patty, applesauce; Lunch: Spaghetti/meat sauce, French bread, spinach salad, pears Friday, Sept. 30: Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, strawberries; Lunch: Chicken nuggets, muffin, broccoli Normandy/cheese, mandarin oranges

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Bulletin Board GREENE FARMERS MARKET WHERE: S. Second Street, Greene WHEN: Fridays, 4-7 p.m. ALLISON FARMERS MARKET WHERE: Corner of Third and Main streets, Allison WHEN: Fridays, 4:30-6 p.m. TIM THE MUSIC MAN WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, off West Superior at North Hilton Street CLARKSVILLE AMVETS FISH FRY (& CHICKEN WINGS) WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24, 4:307:30 p.m. WHERE: Clarksville AMVETS Hall, downtown. DETAILS: Adults’ tickets, $9; children’s tickets, $4; ages 5 and under eat free. Sides: baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans, also a drink. LIGHTING OF FIELD, RIBBON CUTTING WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. hot dog/brat meal; 7 p.m., presentation, ribbon-cutting and lighting. WHERE: Volunteer City Park far southeast Clarksville; city rec and secondary school softball field GREENE CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24, Sunday, Sept. 25, 7 a.m. on, or as marked. Maps available Saturday morning at Bridgeway and Express Mart. See page 7. AMVETS, AUXILIARY MEETING IN CLARKSVILLE WHEN: Monday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. WHERE: Clarksville AMVETS Hall DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE SUPERVISOR TRAINING WHEN: 9-11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 26 WHERE: MidWestOne Bank meeting room, 1001 Highway 57 Parkersburg, IA 50665. DETAILS: This two-hour training is $20 per person. To register or for more information, contact Nora Kurtovic or Vicki Mueller at Pathways Behavioral Services, 319-235-6571. GO PINK - NBHS VOLLEYBALL EVENT WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 27 Pink Hair Event - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Bearcats vs. West Fork - JV/JJV 6:00 / Varsity 7:30 p.m. WHERE: NBHS gym, in Greene FARM SAFETY, HEALTH WEEK WHEN: Sept. 18-24 WHERE: Butler County Extension Office, Allison FLU SHOT CLINICS – BUTLER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DETAILS: Vaccination is recommended for all people over 6 months of age receive an annual seasonal influenza shot. WHEN/WHERE: • ALLISON Courthouse, Oct. 3, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. • GREENE Community Center, Oct. 4, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. • PARKERSBURG Civic Center, Oct. 5, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. • DUMONT American Legion, Oct. 10, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. • CLARKSVILLE AMVETS, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. • APLINGTON School Lunchroom, Oct. 12, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. COST: Flu shot will cost $30 and

is covered by Medicare Part B. ACCEPTING TRADITIONAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE MEDICARE ONLY. Others will need to pay for the shot that day and file a claim with insurance. QUESTIONS? Please call 319-2672934. 2016 JUVENILE DIABETES TRAIL RIDE WHEN: (Postponed from Sept. 17 and 18) SATURDAY, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. sharp, horseback riders leave; 5:307:30 p.m. Free-Will Donation Pork Loin Supper; 8 p.m. Borderline (the band) at Doc’s Restaurant Lounge, Clarksville; SUNDAY, Oct. 9. 9 a.m. Cowboy Church; 11 a.m. sharp, horseback riders leave. WHERE: 27389 180th St., Clarksville is starting point. Other events will be points along the ride. DETAILS: Cash raffle and hog auction, more auction items at dance. Contact Butch Freeseman (his last year at this), 641-228-0710. HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL 5 K RUN AND WALK WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Lions Club Omelet Breakfast will be served from 7:30-10 a.m. WHERE: Wilder Park, Allison SPONSORED by the Allison Lions Club DETAILS: Youth and adult medals. Run registration forms may be picked up at Allison City Hall and the Allison Variety Store. To pay online, go to www.getmeregistered.com/HarvestMoonFestival5K. CLARKSVILLE CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES DEADLINE TO SIGN UP WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 8 in Clarksville. Residents who wish to participate need to sign-up at K&S Grocery by Sept. 28. FALL CRAFT EXPO WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 22 WHERE: Clarksville Community School NEW HARTFORD CRAFT SHOW WHEN: Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: TBA DETAILS: Registration as a crafter is $30, and proceeds go to Dike-NewHartford After Prom. CONTACT kyhlm@hotmail.com IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 4, from 4-6 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Clarksville DETAILS: Business window decorations and live nativity scene. Businesses are asked to tell window decoration plans to the committee, Dawn Bruhn, Karen Kielman, Joyce Hinders or Lola Clark by Oct. 1. OUT OF COUNTY BEST DAM RUN TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24. The half marathon begins at 8 a.m. and the 5 k begins at 9 a.m. at the Waverly Civic Center. HOSTS: Waverly Exchange Club, Waverly Health Center, The W and Scheels TO REGISTER: Go to www.GetMeRegistered.com/ BestDamRun or www.WaverlyExchangeClub.org. All proceeds support local Waverly Exchange Club causes which include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, Girls Little

SOCIAL League Softball and other area charitable organizations. UNDERSTANDING GRIEF, LOSS SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: Six consecutive Tuesdays from Sept. 27 to Nov. 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m. WHERE: Floyd County Public Health, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City DETAILS: No charge. Space limited. Registration required. Please call 641428-6208 or 1-800-297-4719. PRAIRIE RAPIDS AUDUBON SOCIETY TO VISIT HERITAGE VALLEY WHO: Guides will be nature photographer Bill Witt, author of a pocket guide to orchids, and Brian Frankhauser, the blufflands director for the INHF. The Prairie Rapids Audubon Society serves Black Hawk, Grundy, Butler, Bremer, Buchanan and Hardin Counties. WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 902 Main St., Cedar Falls. DETAILS: Free. See the natural beauty, diversity, and history of Heritage Valley, a 1,227-acre Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation project in northeast Iowa, on which over 1,100 plant and animal species have been discovered. FOR MORE information including about bird watching field trips, typically held on Wednesday mornings in September and October with special events at other times, can be found online at http://www.gopras.org/ or at the Prairie Rapids Audubon Society Facebook page. Questions can be directed to PRAS president Tom Schilke, tom. schilke@gmail.com.

Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 •

Clubs & Meetings

The 500 Card Party will meet on Friday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Clarksville Public Library. Public welcome.

500 CARD PARTY

trustee was elected, Barb Crane. With no further business, the lodge was closed. —Betty Schurman, Secretary

CLARKSVILLE REBEKAH LODGE #533

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY NO. 393

The Clarksville Rebekah’s met at the Church of Christ on Sept. 12. For its regular meeting after being on vacation. Noble Grand Virginia Graser opened the lodge with six members answering roll call. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. There were no sisters reported sick or in distress. There were no bills. Communications. The Hawkeye Old Fellow was received and the Rebekah Assembly President article was read. New Business: Noble Grand Virginia Graser will serve at the September 26 meeting. Sister Dawn Coates will give a report on Skyler Colfax at the September 26 meeting. Everyone was asked to bring something at the September 26 meeting to do with the kitchen to put in the basket for the representative to take to the convention in October. Election of officers took place and the following were elected: Noble Grand, Charlene Whiteside; Vice Noble Grand, Dawn Coates; Secretary and Finance Secretary, Betty Schurman; Treasurer, Dorothy Knodler. One

September 15, 2016 The American Legion Auxiliary No. 393 met in the Veteran’s Room of the Boyd Building on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Nineteen members were present. Hostesses were Sandy Cain and Sharene Greenlee. Prayer by President Carol Ann Kruse. We sang “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” Roll Call of Officers with eight members present and one absent. President Carol Ann Kruse brought the meeting to order According to Manual. Minutes were read and approved. Judy Ripley gave the Treasurer’s Report. Sandra Cain, Card Chairman, sent cards. Bills reported: Bills were paid. Program: Winnie Cain reported this year’s theme is “Hearts on Fire for Veterans.” Ideas were given how to serve our veterans and how the Auxiliary helps by what they do. Thank them for their service whenever you can and help them when you can. There is a Veterans Home in Waverly for those veterans who need a temporary home. The Auxiliary shows honor to all veterans. New Business: Will go over by-laws next meeting at the Eagles building.

October 15, 2016, is the Waterloo District meeting. Butler County Conference is in Shell Rock this October 13, 2016 for a supper at 5 p.m. Please bring toilet tissue for the homeless. Motion was made and carried to give a donation the Shell Rock Library Night Hike. Cookies for the EMS Meal should be brought to the Boyd Building by noon on October 23, 2016. A monetary donation will be given to Kelly Elliot, National President for A.L.A. Charter was draped for Regina Schneider and Victoria Slight-Botcher. Carol Heckman’s son will tell of his job experiences for the veterans. No date has been set. Card playing date is October 5, 2016 at the Boyd Building. Next Auxiliary regular meeting in October 20, 2016. Hostesses will be Rose Meyer and LaVon Green. Memberships are due by January 1, 2017. Judy Ripley is in charge of the poppies program. A motion was made to adjourn by Rosemary Willson, seconded and carried. Closing song was “America the Beautiful.” Closing prayer by President Carol Ann Kruse. We encourage you (the public) to visit a meeting and consider being part of the American Legion Auxiliary. — Respectfully submitted, Charlene Whiteside, Secretary

Iowa State Fair results

BANNERS AWARDED IN STATE FAIR SIMMENTAL CATTLE SHOW

The Simmental Cattle show was judged August 19 and 20 at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Area results follow (name, hometown, animal identification): Foundation Spring Heifer Calf — March 1, 2016 & After 6) Grandview Cattle Company, Ackley, GVC Abigale, 3/10/2016, 3124972 Foundation Junior Female — April 1 Aug. 31, 2015 3) Grandview Cattle Company, Ackley, GVC Ally, 4/20/2015, 2985626 Foundation Senior Female — Sept. 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015 3) Grandview Cattle Company, Ackley, Lemenager Ms. Broker, 2/3/2015, 3082778

SUFFOLK BREEDERS COMPETE FOR HONORS AT STATE FAIR

DES MOINES — The Suffolk Sheep show was judged August 20 at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Area results below (names, hometowns, animal identification): Yearling Ram 9) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, WhoDat, 5/1/2015, 636246 Fall Ram Lamb 1) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Dynamite, 9/18/2015, 641956 January Ram Lamb 4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Super Deal, 1/2/2016, 641965 February Ram Lamb 11) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Ox, 2/16/2016, 643561 Pair of Ram Lambs 5) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg Yearling Ewe 6) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Que, 2/6/2015, 635092 Yearling Ewe 4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Foxie, 1/6/2015, 636248 Yearling Ewe 4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Soffie, 3/2/2015, 635728 Shorn Yearling Ewe 4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Millie, 2/5/2015, 636253 Pair of Yearling Ewes 5) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg January Ewe Lamb 11) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Lucie, 1/4/2016, 641022 February Ewe Lamb 5) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Freckles, 2/18/2016, 641024 February Ewe Lamb 7) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Sho Me, 2/5/2016, 640922

March & After Ewe Lamb 8) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Reba, 3/8/2016, 641029

LLAMAS WIN TOP HONORS IN STATE FAIR SHOW

DES MOINES — Aspen Rayne Ranch of Waverly captured Best of Show honors in the 2016 Iowa State Fair Llama show held August 20. The winning llama was selected from Grand Champion females and males in the Light Wool, Medium Wool, Heavy Wool, Silky Wool, Suri Wool, NonBreeder and Miniature divisions. Area results follow: MEDIUM WOOL MW Adult Males — 36 Months & over 1) Maplewood II Llamas, Ackley 2) Maplewood II Llamas, Ackley PERFORMANCE Novice Freestyle Obstacle 13) Maplewood II Llamas, Ackley Novice PR/Companion 8) Maplewood II Llamas, Ackley Novice Pack/Trail 10) Maplewood II Llamas, Ackley SHOWMANSHIP Advanced Showmanship 3) Maplewood II Llamas, Ackley Junior Showmanship — 7-11 Years Old 5) Maplewood II Llamas, Ackley SILKY WOOL SILKY Yearling Females — 12 - < 24

Months 3) Maplewood II Llamas, Ackley

IOWA STATE FAIR HAWKEYE MARKET SWINE SHOW HELD

DES MOINES — Results are in for the Hawkeye Market Swine show at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Local results below: Crossbred Truckload Class #1 2) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford Purebred Market Swine AOB Class #2 2) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford Crossbred Gilts Class #1 4) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford Crossbred Gilts Class #3 1) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hart-

ford Crossbred Gilts Class #4 3) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford Crossbred Gilts Class #6 7) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford Crossbred Barrows Class #1 1) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford Crossbred Barrows Class #2 2) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford 3) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford Crossbred Barrows Class #3 6) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford Crossbred Barrows Class #5 3) Bad Habit Show Pigs, New Hartford

OPINION / EDITIORIAL

4 • Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016

• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

STAR/TRIBUNE-JOURNAL EDITORIAL

Learning on the farm Accountability should apply at the top

Accountability starts with the voter, but should never end with the elected official at the top. If it is determined that there is something wrong with the Iowa Medicaid privatization and services do not get paid, then the officials who privatized Iowa Medicaid need to be accountable for it. The very same concept should apply at the very top of the Iowa government when it comes to constitutionality of the closing of facilities such as Clarinda, Mount Pleasant, and [Independence Mental Health Institute]’s

Cromwell Children’s Unit: If the Iowa Supreme Court finds that those closings violated the law, then Governor Terry Branstad should be held accountable. In my endeavor as write-in candidate for Iowa House District 54, I support expanding Iowa Medicaid instead of privatizing it, reversing the closure of Mount Pleasant, Clarinda and MHI, and I also stand for funding all Iowa schools properly. Kai Brost, Clarksville

The Alternative Fritz Groszkruger 4selfgovernment@gmail.com www.alternativebyfritz.com

The wall

I am constantly bombarded with email forwards about the dastardly deeds and potential dangers of Islamic extremism and other foreign interlopers. A wall on the Mexican border has become the popular solution. This will supposedly protect American workers from the unfair competition of people who want to work hard. And the jihadis will not be able to get through and blow things up. The claim that “illegals” are receiving benefits that should be reserved only for citizens opens up a topic that is largely ignored but the most important of all. It could be argued that non-citizens are less deserving of someone else’s property. I contend that no one is deserving of anyone else’s property. A lot of this discussion is driven by a desire for prosperity and prosperity can only come from the fruits of our labor staying with us. Otherwise, incentive to produce is reduced or eliminated. Socialist governments fail because we can’t fight human nature. The law exists because selfishness invariably impacts other people who deserve to keep what they’ve earned. To claim that our country is in danger because foreigners can take “our benefits” validates those benefits, and those benefits are more destructive than the invaders themselves. Among the benefits at risk are all the socialistic programs that are dragging this country down. Social Security has replaced a family structure where grandparents cared for the children of their working children. The children later cared for the grandparents. It worked fine. Family has more innate incentive to care for each

other than the faceless bureaucracy of government office workers. Gratitude plays a big part as well. Government drinking ages and drug laws have taught us that we are not responsible for our actions. When bad things happen because of drugs or alcohol we first say, “where did they get it” rather than, “how foolish or disrespectful.” This leads to further calls to replace self respect and respect for others with state mandates. State mandates don’t inspire love and respect, they produce defiance, black markets, crime, and skyrocketing costs. If our country’s laws merely protected our property rather than trying (unsuccessfully) to manage, improve, insure, incentivize, equalize, and coddle our lives then a much smaller government could make it impossible for terrorists or welfare cheats to survive here. And they would either return home or become contributing members of society. A military that defends our borders instead of the rest of the world could make the border a filter, not a wall that excludes valuable contributors along with the ones we should keep out. It would also keep that military from creating more disasters around the world that come to haunt us later. Build the wall for a bandaid if you’ve given up on our republic. Or eliminate theft from our government’s duties in order to solve domestic problems and keep us safe from invaders. A wall might keep out a few criminals. But our welfare state produces them right here at a much higher rate. Comments on this article are welcome as a letter to the paper or to me at 4selfgovernment@gmail.com. My blog is www.alternativebyfritz.com

The number of people — more than 800 — who came out and were educated about farming at the MBS Family Farms Open House on Sept. 7 in rural Plainfield is a welcome reward for the hard work of the organizers. It shows that rural Iowans working together can bring a crowd together to learn about agriculture. Kerri Mehmen, one of the operators of MBS Family Farms, and Ruth Seehusen, office administrator for Butler County Farm Bureau, collaborated with other MBS staff to make a fun and interesting time for everyone. In addition, the efforts of NashuaPlainfield students helped the event run smoothly, whether it was parking cars or supervising the kids’ fun area. Mehmen lined up 13 vendors to talk with attendees: Premier Ag Systems, Butler County Farm Bureau, Bayer Crop Science, Conservis, Flint Hills Resources, Family Farms Group, Iowa Corn, Midwest Dairy Association, Iowa Pork Producers Association, Validus, Iowa Food and Family Project, Family Farms Charities and GMO Answers. Seehusen assembled the booth and coordinated Farm Bureau volunteers to talk to participants about their organization. Farm Bureau Regional Manager Randy Heitz said he heard nice comments about the Ag in the Classroom minute-to-win-it type farm quiz game, which Seehusen and others coordinated. Nashua-Plainfield Volleyball team

Wool is made into yarn. Lanolin from sheep wool is used in many hand lotions and soap. In this challenge one player uses a wool ball to knock over the lotion tube pins. When the clock starts the player must roll the ball towards the pins. If the player does not knock them all over they must retrieve the ball and try again. All Sheep Strike lotion tubes must be knocked over in 60 seconds or less. Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Sue Cook who works al of the Ag in the Classroom activities in both Bremer and Floyd Counties is pictured above helping run the Sheep Strike activity at the Today’s Ag, Tomorrow’s Legacy/MBS Family Farms open house on Sept. 7 in rural Plainfield. (Contributed by Butler County Farm Bureau) coordinated many of the other children’s activities, including inflatables. “I heard multiple people say it was fun to have something for kids to do,” Heitz said. Parking would not have gone as smoothly without the assistance of Nashua-Plainfield FFA. For those who attended, what was the most interesting thing you

Brothers Drainage, Iowa Pork Producers, Leland and Pat Zwanziger, Mehmert Tilling Inc., Midwest Plastic Products, Oly’s Tire, Otto’s Oasis, Phelps Implement, Plainfield Welding, Pioneer, Premier Ag Systems, RiverBend Enterprises, Shawver Well Company, Sinclair Elevator, Sprayer Specialties, Stanton Electric, Tangled Root, Timpte, Validus and Ziegler Cat.

After these messages

The world runs on advertising. Not just newspapers, though I greatly appreciate our advertisers and the money that allows us to sell these papers at such reasonable subscription rates (renew today!). Pretty much anything that lots of people will look at inevitably ends up the target of advertisers. Billboards, bus stations, I hear there are even commercials on television. And when Wells Fargo isn’t busy committing fraud and identity theft on their customers, they’re dumping millions of dollars to have sports stadiums named after them. How much of our world runs on advertising? Consider this. Adblock Plus is selling ads to be shown through their software that, as its name implies, is supposed to block ads. Recently the company launched an extension of its “Acceptable Ads Platform,” which allows websites to purchase advertisements from a preselected whitelist. Users with the Adblock Plus extension (who opt to have the whitelist turned on) will see those pre-selected ads upon visiting that particular site. The “Acceptable Ads Platform” has been around for a while, but Adblock Plus’s new service creates a new marketplace that streamlines the whitelist-

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Travis Fischer is a writer for Mid America Publishing

ing process. Everything about this situation is weird, starting with the Adblock Plus business model. Step 1. Give away free software to millions of internet users that don’t want to deal with ads. Step 2. Sell ads to those users. In a way it makes a kind of sense. Adblock Plus users aren’t their customers, they are the product. By establishing a user base, they’ve effectively secured the exclusive ability to advertise to a massive number of people. Advertisers have no option but to go through them. If that seems morally shady, that’s because it is. Let’s make no bones about it. This is a hair’s width away from straight up extortion. “Oh hey, nice website you’ve got here. Sure would be a shame if we gave tools to millions of people to visit your site without seeing your ads. But hey, if you pay us a little bit, we’ll let people see your ads.” It’s like a war profiteer selling body armor to one side of a conflict and ar-

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learned? Share it with someone. You can also share it in a brief letter to the editor at miraschmittcash.map@ gmail.com. A wide cross-section of ag-related sponsors made the event a success. Those include Butler-Bremer Communications, Butler County Farm Bureau, Cole Excavating, Conservis, Dekalb/Asgrow, Flint Hills Resources, Great Western Bank, Hayes

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mor piercing bullets to the other. That said, Adblock Plus becoming a self-proclaimed gatekeeper for advertising might still be the best outcome for everybody. Adblocking software didn’t just happen. It was a reaction to increasingly intrusive advertising practices. Gaudy ads that distracted from the content, elaborate animated that hogged memory and processing resources, fullscreen overlays with miniscule close buttons forcing their way between you and the webpage you’re trying to look at. To say nothing of intrusive and unwelcome video, pop-ups, and ads that tracked your web browsing habits. Advertising companies proved incapable of restraining themselves in their ever escalating efforts for our attention. For millions of people, myself included, the willingness to support websites with our clicks became outweighed by an unwillingness to deal with the toxic environment that out of control ads created. This has created an all-or-nothing situation when it comes to advertising.

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Sure, there are plenty of people out there simply unwilling to accept ads under any circumstance. Those people are selfishly entitled and should feel shame if they are capable of it. Plenty of others don’t have a problem with the idea of advertising, it’s the execution that’s turned them off. Whitelisting is a feature in most adblocking software, but that requires to manually opt in to every site. It’s something most people don’t have inclination to do. I feel a twang of guilt when I realize that I’ve forgotten to turn off adblocking on sites that have earned the fraction of a penny that my views are intended to provide, but the bad doesn’t outweigh the good. If advertisers could be trusted to not go overboard, we wouldn’t have this issue. If websites could figure out a way to monetize without ads, we wouldn’t have this issue. Neither is likely to happen. Adblock Plus setting themselves up as a middle man is not ideal, but it may be a necessary compromise between terrible ads and no ads at all. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and guarantees your newspaper isn’t tracking you.

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FAITH

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Church Directory

Washington Reformed Church

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

Allison Bible Church

108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, September 25: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday, September 28: 7:30 p.m. Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship

Allison Congregational Church

Craig Harris, Pastor 508 N. Main St. 319-267-2333 Elevator Handicap Accessible Sunday, September 25: 10 a.m. Worship Service

New Life Lutheran Congregation Allison Congregational Church

NALC Iowa Mission Pastor Jean Rabary 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor 3rd and 4th Sundays 319-267-2860 Sunday, September 25: 8 a.m. Worship Service

St. James Lutheran Church

Saturday, September 24: 7 a.m. Women’s and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs Sunday, September 25: 9 a.m. Worship Service; Coffee/Fellowship following worship Saturday, October 1: 7 a.m. Women’s and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs

Trinity Reformed Church

Pastor Gary Mulder 614 Cherry St. 319-267-2982 Note: Handicap Accessible Services are broadcast live on Dumont Cable Channel 998. On demand at trinref.org Thursday, September 22: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 7:30 p.m. Fresh Hope at The Corner Friday, September 23: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Sunday, September 25: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, September 26: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Tuesday, September 27: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Wednesday, September 28: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 2-5 p.m. Community Closet is open; 6:30 p.m. GEMS/Cadets; 7 p.m. HSYG at The Corner Thursday, September 29: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 7:30 p.m. Fresh Hope at The Corner Friday, September 30: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness APLINGTON-

Hitesville Gospel Hall

R.R., Aplington Sunday, September 25: 10 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, September 28: 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONT-

New Hope Parish United Methodist Churches

Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, September 25: 8 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, September 25: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

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Bristow Church of Christ

Dick Burlingame, Minister Ph: 641-775-3222 Sunday, September 25: 9 a.m. Coffee and goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday, September 28: 6:30 p.m. Youth Group for kids aged 4 to high school. Please contact Sharron Meyer, 641-425-8856, or Trisha Boos, 641-330-5601 if you have questions. Learning and snacks provided.

Reformed Church, Bristow

Kesley Presbyterian Church Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, September 25: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Kesley CLARKSVILLE –

St. John Lutheran Church

204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible Sunday, September 25: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service Monday, September 26: 7 p.m. Bell Choir practice Tuesday, September 27: 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study Wednesday, September 28: 9 a.m. ECHO folding; 6 p.m. Confirmation; 7 p.m. Altar Guild Meeting

Community United Methodist Church

You are always welcome! 309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, September 25: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes. Classes for all. Starting with pre-school age through middle school, a new high school class offered, and Adult Bible Study. 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service

Immanuel United Church of Christ

The Rev. Linda Myren 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Thursday, September 22: 10 a.m. Immanuel hosts area cluster group Sunday, September 25: 9 a.m. Confirmation; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 11:30 a.m. Kids Alive; 6:30 p.m. Pairs and Spares Card Group Wednesday, September 28: 9 a.m. Study Groups; 5:30 p.m. Study Groups; 6:30 p.m. Chimes; 7 p.m. Choir

Church of Christ

302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, September 25: 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, September 28: 10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Sonbeams PK-5th Grade and Adult Bible Study. DUMONT-

Dumont Reformed Church

Pastor Chris Meester (641) 857-3514 Sunday, September 25: 9:30 a.m. Worship (nursery care provided), Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Mondays: 1st Monday of the Month: 1:00 p.m. Reformed Church Women (RCW) Wednesdays: 3 p.m. Adults for Christ (adult group for ages 18+); 6 p.m. Kids for Christ (Middle School Youth Group for 4th-7th grade); 7 p.m. RCYF (High School Youth Group for 8th-12th grade) GREENE-

First Presbyterian Church

319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Cathy Belles, Pastor bellescatherine@gmail.com Sunday, September 25: 8:30 a.m. Worship, All are welcome!

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

105 N. Main St., Greene Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, September 25: 10 a.m. Mass.

St. Peter Lutheran Church

324 E. Traer, Greene Daniel Flucke, Pastor 641-816-5531 Friday, September 23: Wedding rehearsal Saturday, September 24: 3 p.m. Nicholas Schweizer and Kaylah Demaray wedding; 6 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, September 25: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Bible Presentation to Third Graders; 9:45 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School, Luther League followed by Highway 14 trash pickup; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion; 4 p.m. Third Grade Youth and Parents meet Wednesday, September 28: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation Saturday, October 1: 6 p.m. Worship Service NASHUA-

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill

10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant Hill (641) 435-4998 Sunday, September 25: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with coffee hour PLAINFIELD –

First Baptist Church

809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, September 25: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

United Methodist Church

404 2nd Street Pastor Catherine Orth Church - 319-276-3195 Cell – 319-231-2117 Office Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, September 25: 9 a.m. Worship. PLEASANT VALLEY –

First United Church of Christ

31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 The Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, September 25: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service ROSEVILLE-

St. Mary Church

2397 Highway 14 Roseville, IA Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Mass SHELL ROCK –

United Methodist Church

204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, September 25: 9 a.m. Worship Service.

First Baptist Church

223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, September 25: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m. AWANAS-Bible Verses, Stories, Refreshments

Peace Lutheran Church

(LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Saturday, September 25: 6 p.m. Bible Class; 7 p.m. Worship.

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Faith Lutheran Church

422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer.com Sunday, September 25: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Wednesday, September 28: 7 p.m. Evening Worship Service. VILMAR-

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Pastor Mark Walker St. John’s is Handicap Accessible. Thursday, September 15: 9 a.m. Sewing at the church Friday, September 23: 5:30 p.m. Edeker-Patrick wedding rehearsal Saturday, September 24: 7 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs; 4 p.m. Edeker-Patrick wedding Sunday, September 25: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service; Coffee and Fellowship Wednesday, September 28: Little Lutherans after school; 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Saturday, October 1: 7 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs WAVERLY-

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

2700 Horton Road Fr. Dave Schatz 319-352-2493 Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Friday, September 23: 6 p.m. Assumption for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saturday, September 24: 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass/ Children’s Liturgy/Peanut Butter Collection. Sunday, September 25: 8 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy; 10 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy

Peace United Church of Christ

1800 11th Street SE 319-352-3151 Pastor Jonathan Hennings Sunday, September 25: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

St. John Lutheran Church

Missouri Synod “Church of the Lutheran Hour” On radio stations WMT, 600 AM at 6:30 a.m.; KXEL, 1540 AM at 7:00 a.m. & KWAY, 1470 AM at 8:00 a.m. Every Sunday 415 4th Street SW The Rev. Matthew Versemann & The Rev. Keith Brustuen Sunday, September 25: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class. Wednesday, September 28: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6 p.m. Midweek Classes.

Open Bible Church

Pastor Matt Miller 1013 E. Bremer Ave. Ph: 319-352-2038 Sunday, September 25: 9:30 a.m. Donuts & Fellowship; 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

Believers Baptist

Lee Hutchison, Pastor P.O. Box 102 Waverly, IA 50677 319-559-0811 Independent, Fundamental King James Bible Services Sundays: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Location: Waverly Senior Center, 506 E. Bremer Ave.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Nancy Larson 2001 W. Bremer Ave. (319)352-1325 www.redeemerwaverly.org Wednesday – 5:30 p.m. Saturday – 5:30 p.m. Sunday – 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Cappuccino | Fellowship 9-11 a.m. Holy Communion is served at all services.

Ethel Cruse

Ethel Ann Cruse, of Clarksville, formerly of Plainfield, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Clarksville. Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, at the Clarksville Church of Christ with Pastor Val Swinton officiating. Private family burial of cremated remains was in the Willow Lawn Cemetery in Plainfield. Ethel’s family received friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 16, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. Memorials may be directed to the Plainfield Library or Church of Christ in Clarksville. On-line condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.   Ethel was born June 13, 1942, in Clarksville, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Iva Bell (Smith) Stille. She graduated from Clarksville High School. On March 21, 1964, she was united in marriage to Sheldon R. Cruse at the Clarksville Church of Christ. Over the years she worked for Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Company in Waverly, provided daycare in her home, was secretary at Texco of Shell Rock, and was in quality control at Rada Manufacturing in Waverly for 30 years. Ethel was a longtime, faithful member of the Church of Christ in Clarksville. She regularly volunteered with the Clarksville Church of Christ Ladies Fellowship, the Women’s Club, and Plainfield American Legion. Near and dear to her heart were the many times she provided story hour at the Plainfield Library as well as being a Teacher’s Aide at Clarksville Head Start. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping and collecting teapots. Above all, the memories she shared with her grandchildren were among her most cherished times. Ethel is survived by two sons; Steve (Angela) Cruse, of Johnston; and Kevin (Charlotte) Cruse, of Orange City; grandchildren: Haley, Nicole, Karson, Karter, Hope, Zachary, Isabela, and Raya; three sisters: Thelma Wiegmann, of Allison; Marlys (Orville) Nitcher, of Shell Rock; and Lois (Stan) Wiemeyer, of St. Joseph, Missouri; and one brother, Delmar Stille. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Sheldon, five brothers; Walter, Lester, Everett, Charles and Earl, two sisters; Velma Doty and Wilhelmina Auer, granddaughter; Carolena Cruse. The Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly was in charge of arrangements.

Yard and Garden—

Lilies in fall

Lilies make an excellent addition to a spring and summer garden landscape. However, fall is the right time to plant, dig and divide lilies for optimal performance in spring. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists explain what to do now to help lilies reach their full potential. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. What is a good planting site for lilies? Most lilies perform best in welldrained, slightly acidic soils in full sun. However, Martagon lilies prefer partial shade and neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Good soil drainage is imperative as bulbs may rot in poorly drained, wet soils. Raised beds are a good planting option in poorly drained locations. When is the best time to plant lilies? Early fall is an excellent time to plant Asiatic, Oriental and other garden lilies. Plant lily bulbs at a depth equal to three times their diameter. Container-grown lilies also can be planted in spring and summer. Plant container grown lilies at the same depth as in the pot. When would be a good time to dig and

divide lilies? Early fall is an excellent time to dig and divide Asiatic, Oriental and other garden lilies. Carefully dig up the clump and separate the bulbs. Replant the bulbs immediately. If planting must be delayed, place the bulbs in a plastic bag containing lightly moistened sphagnum peat moss and place the bag in the refrigerator. Plant the bulbs as soon as possible. Can I plant tiger lilies near Asiatic, Oriental or other garden lilies? Many lily enthusiasts don’t grow tiger lilies (Lilium tigrinum) because they are often infected with lily mosaic virus. Lily mosaic virus causes little harm to tiger lilies. Often, you can’t tell that they have the disease. However, aphids and other sap-feeding insects may carry the virus from tiger lilies to other types. Many hybrid lilies infected with lily mosaic virus produce distorted foliage that is streaked or mottled. Also, infected plants produce fewer flowers and those flowers that do form are often deformed. Lilies exhibiting lily mosaic virus symptoms should be promptly dug up and discarded.

Tulips are a welcome part of the spring landscape, but to enjoy their benefits in warm weather, work must be done during fall. Fall is the optimal time to plant tulips and other springflowering bulbs to maximize their spring potential. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs, and how to handle them in fall weather. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. What are good planting sites for tulips? Tulips perform best in partial to full sun. Planting sites should receive at least six hours of direct sun per day. Tulip bulbs also need a well-drained, fertile soil. When is the best time to plant tulips? October is the ideal time to plant tulips, daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs in Iowa. When planted in October, spring-flowering bulbs have time to develop a good root system before the ground freezes in winter. If the ground isn’t frozen, tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs can be planted as late as late November/early December. How deep should tulips be planted? Tulip bulbs should be planted 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Plant 10 or more bulbs of the same cultivar in an area to achieve the greatest

visual impact in the garden. Which are the best tulips for perennializing? Most modern tulip cultivars bloom well for only three or four years. However, there are some tulip types (classes) that bloom well over a longer time period. Darwin hybrid tulips are generally the longest blooming hybrid tulip. Darwin hybrid tulips are prized for their large, brilliant flowers. Flowers are available in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. Blooms are borne on stems that are up to 30 inches tall. Darwin hybrid tulips bloom in mid-spring. Fosteriana tulips also perennialize well. They are noted for their large, elongated flowers. Flowers appear in early spring on 10- to 20-inch-tall stems. Foliage is typically green or gray-green. However, a few cultivars have mottled or striped foliage. Fosteriana tulips are also known as Emperor tulips. Species tulips are generally the longest lived tulips. Some naturalize when given favorable growing conditions. Species tulips include wild tulip species and cultivars developed from these wild species. Species tulips are usually smaller than most modern tulips. They also have smaller flowers. Species tulips are excellent choices for rock gardens and in the front of beds and borders. They also are sometimes referred to as botanical tulips.

Tulips, flowering bulbs

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CIVIL Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corp. v. Joshua L. Eisentrager of Coon Rapids. Judgment for plaintiff in rem on Sept. 9 on property described as the northwesterly 124 feet of lot three, block 24, Traer’s First Addition to Greene. The mortgage filed on March 19, 2007, as instrument No. 2007-1066 of the Butler County Recorder’s Office was thus foreclosed. The property is to be sold at sheriff’s sale with purchaser to be put in immediate possession. PHH Mortgage Corp. v. Midland Funding LLC., Parkersburg Lumber, Russell Albert and Sandra Jean Stickley. Dismissed without prejudice on Sept. 12. Capital One Bank USA, NA v. Terry D. Stuckenberg. Dismissed without prejudice on Sept. 14. SMALL CLAIMS Hauge Associates Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D. v. Allyson L. Ellwanger, Allison. Judgment for plaintiff on Sept. 13 for $550.97 with 2.56 percent interest from Aug. 9 and court costs including an $85 filing fee. Hauge Associates Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D. v. Valerie A. Fraser, Clarksville. Judgment for plaintiff on Sept. 13 for $1,542.39 with 2.56 percent interest from Aug. 11 and court costs including $85.

RECORDS Butler County Courthouse News DISTRICT COURT Carrie Rebecca Perez, 39, of Clarion was found in violation of the terms of probation on an April 1 finding of theft third. Probation was revoked, and sentencing was invoked on Sept. 14. The suspended incarceration in the original judgment was imposed, listed as two years of prison. Costs were not broken out for this action. Zachary Ray Rosol, Nashua, pleaded guilty on Sept. 14 to first-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to serve four days on a 90 day jail sentence (otherwise suspended) with credit for time served and was ordered to take a Department of Transportation-approved drinking driver’s course, follow recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation, abstain from alcohol and not enter establishments whose primary income is the sale of alcohol. Rosol was ordered to pay a $625 fine as no property damage or personal injury resulted, a $228.75 surcharge and court costs including $140. MAGISTRATE COURT Darrell Dean Danger, 49, of Allison, pleaded guilty to simple-misdemeanor assault and was sentenced on Sept. 8 to 10 days in jail with credit for six days served (four days suspended) and was placed on

self-probation for one year and ordered to pay court costs including $150. A nocontact order with the victim remains in place. Butler County Sheriff’s Office filed the complaint on June 3 for a June 2 violation. Rick Allen Stoltenberg, 51, of Greene, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of possession of paraphernalia, simple mis-

demeanor, and was ordered to pay a $500 fine, $175 surcharge and $208.50 court costs. Butler County Sheriff’s Office filed a complaint of possession of a controlled substance, which would have been a serious misdemeanor, on June 19, for a June 18 violation. SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Dollar amounts in order are fine, sur-

charge and court costs. Speeding — 55 mph or under zone, 1-5 over (each was $20, $7, $60)— Andrea Kappel, Dumont; Connie Ray Miller, Mason City; Shawn William Augustin, Hilltop, Minn.; Brian Leonard Meyer, Aplington; Christina Susan Flammang, Greene; 55 mph or under zone, 6-10 over —

Anthony John Marson, Gilbertville, $46, $19, $60; Kimberly Jean Graham, Grundy Center, $40, $14, $60; Robert J. Demuth, Osage, $40, $14, $60; Kevin Linn Vanmill, New Hartford, $40, $14, $60; Lenwood, Michael Malone Jr., Kissimmee, Fla., $40, $14, $60

Monday, September 12: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and received a report of two controlled burns. • 3:38 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 300 block of Mill St. • 4:26 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 500 block of E. Washington St. • 4:42 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel in the 100 block of S. High St. • 6:57 p.m.: Officers executed an arrest warrant. Officers arrested Jessica Menzel, 25, of Waverly, in Black Hawk County on a Butler County warrant for a probation violation on the original charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and

possession of drugs. She was held without bond pending a court appearance. • 8:09 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a structure fire in the 600 block of N. Johnson St. • 10:35 p.m.: Officers executed an arrest warrant in the 800 block of Spruce St. Officers arrested Jeremy Dralle on a Buchanan County warrant for violation of a pre-trial release on the original charge of obstructing justice and possession of a controlled substance. Tuesday, September 13: • Officers executed three traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and received reports of six controlled burns. • 9:29 a.m.: Officers transported a subject. • 11:18 a.m.: Officers received a report of a theft in the 31400 block of 150th St., Clarksville. • 6:06 p.m.: Officers took a theft report in the 10200 block of Royal Ave., Clarksville. Wednesday, September 14: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with two medical calls, and received a report of a controlled burn. • 8:42 a.m.: Officers took a vandalism report in the 200 block of S. Cherry St., Shell Rock. • 8:52 a.m.: Officers took a fraud report in the 31700 block of Quail Ave., Parkersburg. • 11:41 a.m.: Officers to a fraud report in the 200 block of 2nd St., Dumont. • 12:41 p.m.: Officers to a fraud report in the 400 block of N. Lori St., Shell Rock. • 1:45 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highways 3 and 14. • 3 p.m.: Officers received a missing person report in the 500 block of Beaver St. Individual was found a few minutes later. • 3:31 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 27400 block of 290th St. • 4:27 p.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 300 block of Parriott St., Aplington. • 4:37 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 500 block of Elm St.

• 4:51 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a grass/field fire near the intersection of Forest Ave. and Highway 57. • 6:46 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 185th St. and Upland Ave. • 8:05 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 26500 block of Yale Ave. • 8:49 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 33500 block of Grove Road. Thursday, September 15: • Officers assisted with two medical calls. • 9:05 a.m.: Officers transported a prisoner. • 10:46 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 250th St. and Butler Ave. • 12:34 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident near the intersection of Grand Ave. and W. Brook St., Aplington. • 2:06 p.m.: Officers were called to a structure fire in the 200 block of N. 5th St., Greene. Construction workers were doing roof work at the school with the academic wing being filled with smoke, • 3:28 p.m.: Officers received a criminal mischief report in the 300 block of N. Johnson St. • 5:01 p.m.: Officers received a criminal mischief report in the 15100 block of Highway 14. • 8:37 p.m.: Officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 500 block of W. Greene St. Unable to locate. • 9:20 p.m.: Officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 20800 block of Highway 188. Unable to locate. • 11:12 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident with unknown injuries in the 23600 block of Highway 57. Friday, September 16: • Officers executed four traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and assisted two motorists. • 9:59 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 2500 block of Badger. • 10:13 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 100 block of S. Washington St. • 11:07 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 23100 block of 185th St. • 4:51 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of S. 1st St. and W. Traer St. • 5:11 p.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 21800 block of 280th St. • 6:31 p.m.: Officers arrested Terry Alan Smith, Jr., 33, of Parkersburg, in the 200 block of Wright St., for fifth degree criminal mischief and assault (pointing a BB gun at someone.) • 8:16 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 400 block of Spruce St. • 8:22 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 1200 block of Circle Dr. Saturday, September 17: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of two controlled burns.

• 5:59 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Sinclair Ave. and Highway 57. • 10:52 a.m.: Officers were called to a trespassing report in the 31200 block of Butler Center Road. • 11:25 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 1000 block of Beaver St. • 2:54 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 700 block of Church St. Sunday, September 18: • Officers executed seven traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, and received a report of a controlled burn. • 12:03 a.m.: Officers executed a traffic stop near the intersection of S. Main St. and W. Walnut St. Officers arrested Lucas Eimers, 29, of Clarksville, for second offense operating while intoxicated. He was placed in a cell and held overnight. • 8:09 a.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 900 block of Longview St. • 8:09 a.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 900 block of Longview St. Officers arrested Brandon Slayden, 23, of Parkersburg, for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was placed in a cell and held for court. • 11:58 a.m.: Officers took a burglary report in the 300 block of E. Main St., Aredale. • 5:49 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 27600 block of Douglas Ave. • 8:03 p.m.: Officers executed an arrest warrant in the 300 block of Mill St. Officers arrested Jon Gibbs, 47, of New Hartford, on a Butler County warrant for indecent contact with a child. He was placed in a cell and held for court. • 8:09 p.m.: Officers executed an arrest warrant in the 400 block of 6th St. Officers arrested Zachary Kastner, 25, of Aplington, on a Butler County warrant for a probation violation. He bonded out. • 8:26 p.m.: Officers received a harassment report in the 200 block of South St. Monday, September 19: • Officers received a report of a controlled burn prior to 9:14 a.m.

Butler County Sheriff’s Report

PROPERTY TAXES ARE NOW DUE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:

• Drop box is available on northside of courthouse • September postmarks are accepted as timely payment • Pay online at www.iowatreasurers.org

TREASURER’S OFFICE WINDOW HOURS ARE 7:30 AM TO 4:30 P.M.

BUTLER COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE Vicki Schoneman, Treasurer PO Box 327 Allison, IA 50602 319-267-2703 treasurer@butlercoiowa.org

Penalty will be applied on OCTOBER 1, 2015

Proceedings: North Butler Community School Board

NORTH BUTLER COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Annual Meeting September 12, 2016 The regular board meeting was called to order by Pres. Eric Bixby at 6:31 p.m. in the Allison School Media Center. Board members present were Eric Bixby, Bobbi Spainhower, Liz Schroeder and Laura Staudt; others present were Superintendent Joel Foster, Business Manager/Board Secretary Shellee Bartlett, Secondary Principal Dan Huff, Elementary Principal Aimee Wedeking, Heather Holm and 8 signed-in guests. Board member absent: Kristy Lammers. Moved by Staudt, seconded by Schroeder, to approve the agenda. Carried unanimously. Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Spainhower, to approve the minutes August 8 & August 10, 2016 meetings with corrections to Huff’s junior high football salary @ $2,204. Carried unanimously. Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Staudt, to approve August 2016 financial reports and September 2016 bill listing. Carried unanimously. Moved by Staudt, seconded by Spainhower, to approve Chase Eiklenborg’s Eagle Scout Project, build shed at Allison for baseball and softball storage. Carried unanimously. Moved by Spainhower, seconded by Staudt, to enter into closed session to discuss whether to conduct a hearing or to conduct hearings to suspend or expel a student, unless an open session is requested by the student or a parent or guardian of the student if the student is a minor. Roll: Ayes – Bixby, Staudt, Spainhower, Schroeder; Nays – None; Absent - Lammers. No action was taken on good conduct appeal. Board reviewed financial account book for fiscal year 2016. Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Staudt, to appoint Shellee Bartlett, Board Secretary as President Pro-Tem. Carried unanimously. Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Spainhower, to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. Annual/Organizational Meeting The annual/organizational board meeting was called to order by Board Secretary Shellee Bartlett at 7:56 p.m. in the Community Room. Board members present were Eric Bixby, Laura Staudt, Bobbi Jo Spainhower and Liz Schroeder; others present were Superintendent Joel Foster, Business Manager/Board Secretary Shellee Bartlett, Secondary Principal Dan Huff, Elementary Principal Aimee Wedeking, Heather Holm and 8 signed-in guests. Board member absent: Kristy Lammers. Nominations were received for Eric Bixby and Laura Staudt for the office of board president. Nominations were ceased and Eric Bixby was approved as School Board President. Roll: Spainhower (Bixby), Schroeder (Staudt), Staudt (Bixby), Bixby (Bixby); Absent - Lammers. Nominations were received for Laura Staudt and Liz Schroeder for the office of board vice president. Nominations were ceased and Laura Staudt was approved as School Board Vice President. Spainhower (Schroeder), Schroeder (Staudt), Staudt (Staudt), Bixby (Staudt); Absent - Lammers. Moved by Staudt, seconded by Schroeder, to appoint Shellee Bartlett as Board Secretary/ Treasurer. Carried unanimously. Oath was administrated to Shellee Bartlett. The monthly board meetings will be held the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Moved by Spainhower, seconded by Staudt, to appoint Gruhn Law Firm as the school attorney. Carried unanimously. Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Staudt, to

appoint Lincoln Savings Bank as the official depository and set $15 million limit. Carried unanimously. Moved by Staudt, seconded by Spainhower, to appoint Butler County Tribune and Greene Recorder as the official publications. Carried unanimously. The following were appointed to committees/ delegates: Liz Schroeder, IASB Delegate; Bobbi Jo Spainhower, Butler County Conference Board Representative; Laura Staudt, Floyd County Conference Board Representative; Laura Staudt and Eric Bixby, negotiations; Kristy Lammers and Liz Schroeder, building improvements; Eric Bixby and Bobbi Jo Spainhower, finance committee. Moved by Staudt, seconded by Schroeder, to approve request for allowable growth in the amount of $71,330.89 for the special education deficit. Carried unanimously. Moved by Spainhower, seconded by Staudt, to approve SIAC recommendations as presented. Carried unanimously. Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Staudt, to approve TC Networks contract for $21,750 for the 2016-17 school year. Carried unanimously. Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Spainhower, to approve SIPPS purchase for $7,560. Carried unanimously. Moved by Staudt, seconded by Schroeder, to approve the first reading of board policy 802.4 Capital Assets and waive seconded reading. Carried unanimously. Moved by Spainhower, seconded by Staudt, to approve the following resignations: Kay Joebgen, food services; personnel recommendations: Patti Winkowitsch, special education associate @ $10.00 per hour; Sue Mostek, special education associate @ $10.00 per hour; Rebekah Moyer, food service @ $11.50 per hour; the following substitutes conditional on background checks: Cassie Stroberg, Tara Spain, Stephanie Laudner and Rhonda Williams. Carried unanimously. Moved by Staudt, seconded by Schroeder, to approve administration reports as presented. Carried unanimously. Moved by Staudt, seconded by Spainhower, to adjourn at 9:02 p.m. Carried unanimously. The tentative date for the next regular board meeting is October 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in Greene. Board President Board Secretary North Butler Community School September 2016 Vendor Report A Momentus Group, Inc.-Yearbook 6,000.00 ACT Instiutional Services-ACT testing 250.00 AEA 267-Repairs/Registration/Printing 3,154.62 AFLAC-Payroll 25.09 Agvantage FS, Inc.-Fuel 1,852.29 Alliant Energy-Electric 15,361.55 Allison Hardware-Supplies 812.56 Amazon-Supplies 2,737.34 American Choral Directors Assn -Membership 128.00 Anderson Erickson Dairy Co.-Dairy 1,633.81 Apple Inc-Computers 1,827.00 Avesis Third Party Administrators, Inc. -Payroll 118.05 Baudville-Supplies 75.40 Black Hawk Roof Company Inc -Nutrition Hood 1,371.82 Black Hills Energy-Natural Gas 571.15 Bruening Rock Products Inc-Rock 796.25 Carolina Biological Supply Co -Science Supplies 1,785.00 Caseys General Store-Pizza 102.23 CDW Government-Tech Supplies 2,500.00 CenterPoint Energy Services, Inc. -Natural Gas 151.26

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Central Iowa Distributing Inc -Cleaning Equipment 9,682.70 Channing Bete-Supplies 632.37 Charles City CSD-Entry Fee 80.00 Charles City Press-Subscription 94.00 Chris Holstun-Official 120.00 City Of Allison-Water/Sewer 172.20 City of Greene-Water/Sewer 321.00 Clarion-Goldfield CSD-Entry Fee 80.00 Clayton’s Bakery-Music Contest Supplies 72.25 Cooper Motors-Repairs 20.48 Dan Sickles-Official 90.00 Dell Marketing, LP-Computers 972.73 Demco-Supplies 130.38 DHS Cashier 1st Floor-Medicaid 32,659.83 Dralle’s Dept Store Inc.-Supplies 2,370.00 Dumont Telephone-Telephone 439.89 Earthgrains Baking Co, Inc.-Bread 565.38 Edgenuity (E2020)-Subscription 6,500.00 EMS Detergent Services-Supplies 132.85 EPM, Inc.-Supplies 165.00 Fecht’s Repair-Repairs/Maintenance 1,298.03 Full Compass Systems, Inc-Supplies 343.73 Graphic Edge, The -Apparel 3,178.60 Greene Lumber Company Inc -Supplies 1,010.41 Greg Miller-Official 90.00 Gruhn Law Firm PC-Legal 814.00 Harold’s Repair -Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance 934.82 Harrison Truck Centers -Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance 3,431.87 Hatch-Supplies 598.00 High Noon Books/Academic Therapy Publications 443.30 Huber Supply Co, Inc.-Supplies 19.00 Iowa Association of School Boards -Background Checks 130.00 Iowa Communications Network -Internet 5,518.03 Iowa Girls Coaches Association -Membership 75.00 Iowa High School Athletic Dir -Membership 165.00 Iowa High School Music Association -Membership 214.00 Iowa High School Speech Assoc -Registration 75.00 Iowa School Supply-Athletic Supplies 337.59 Iowa Schools Building & Grounds Association-Membership 150.00 Iowa Sports Supply-Sports Supplies 1,618.00 Iowa State University Treasurer’s Office-PLTW 1,200.00 ISCA-Membership 125.00 IXL Learning Inc-Supplies 3,906.00 J&C Grocery-Supplies 5.98 Joe’s Heating, Cooling and Plumbing-Repairs/AC units 10,618.94 John Deere Financial-Supplies 176.78 Kaplan Early Learning Co-Supplies 1,131.14 KARR Tuckpointing-Tuckpointing 17,592.00 Kevy’s Appliance-Tilt Skillet 14,972.35 Krull, Gesine -Supplies 13.91 Lakeshore Learning Materials -Supplies 1,111.89 Landers Hardware Hank-Supplies 381.88 Landus Cooperative-Supplies 135.76 Larry Eichmeier-Official 95.00 Learning A - Z-Supplies 199.90 Library Store, The -Supplies 2,107.80 Majewski Tire & Exhaust Ctr -Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance 25.00 Marco Inc-Copier Lease 3,548.79 Mark Nalan-Official 95.00 Martin Bros Dist Co-Food/Supplies 17,528.45 Marty Pump-Official 95.00 Mason City Newman HS-Entry Fee 80.00 Mathers Auto Body -Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance 1,000.00 Menards - Mason City

-Landscaping/Ceiling Tiles/Ind Tech 3,277.73 Mid American Energy-Electric 2,569.82 Mid-American Publishing-Publications 241.72 Midwest Computer Products, Inc. 2,478.00 -Tech Supplies Mid-West Roofing Company 182,417.84 -HS Roof Project Mike McCarvel-Official 90.00 Miller Building Supplies-Supplies 5.16 MobyMax-Subscription 99.00 NAPA Auto Parts - Greene-Supplies 342.14 Nasco Fort Atkinson-Supplies 102.86 Nielsen, Rachel -Refund 30.00 North Butler CSD-Payroll 4,519.69 North Iowa Official Association-Official 400.00 Nova Fitness Equipment 2,889.00 -Athletic Supplies OmniTel Communications-Telephone 258.20 On-Site Information Destruction 230.40 -Shredding Orkin Exterminating Co.,Inc. 197.74 -Pest Control Paxton/Patterson-Supplies 3,649.31 Pearson Education Inc-Supplies 1,462.68 Pepsi Beverages Company 910.97 -Concessions Phelps Implement-Supplies 325.16 Phillip O’Brien-Official 95.00 Postmaster-Postage Permit 403.00 Premier School Agendas-Agendas 324.75 Primary Concepts-Supplies 109.42 Project Lead The Way-PLTW 2,000.00 Quill Corporation-Supplies 63.53 Rapids-Plates 454.44 Read Naturally-Supplies 599.10 Really Good Stuff-Supplies 1,451.55 Resources for Reading-Supplies 121.37 Ricoh USA, Inc.-Toner 335.28 River City Fence-Supplies 200.00 Rod Rindahl-Official 95.00 Scholastic-Subscription 4,358.75 School Health-Supplies 196.14 School Specialty-Supplies 533.78 Schroeder Concrete Construction 26,932.00 Corp.-Sidewalk Schumacher Elevator Company 475.00 -Inspection Signs & Designs-Signs 10.00 Signs by Tomorrow Inc. 5,825.00 -Elementary Signs Simplex Grinnell-Inspection 1,450.00 Steere, Rod-Refund 48.55 Stirling Seamless Gutter-Gutters 900.00 Student Assurance Ins. Co.-Insurance 690.00 Studies Weekly, Inc.-Supplies 229.08 Sullivan, Tom-Official 95.00 Supreme School Supply Co-Supplies 75.21 Susan Lemaster-Official 95.00 T & M Foods 488.15 -FCS Supplies/Concessions TC Networks, Inc.-IT Support 954.00 Teacher Direct-Supplies 417.70 Teaching Strategies-Supplies 522.50 Thomas Bus Sales, Inc. 830.53 -Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance Tim Kuethe-Official 90.00 Time Management Systems 1,874.80 -Time Clock system Todd Greiman-Official 95.00 Top of Iowa Conference Treasurer 750.00 -Membership University Book & Supply Inc-Supplies 131.75 Varsity Spirit Fashions 3,412.95 -Cheer Supplies VISA-Travel/Supplies 3,797.20 Waste Management-Waste Removal 651.99 West Music-Music Supplies 533.85 Wix Water Works-Softner Salt 31.00 Report Total: $462,390.22 TJ 38-1

Probate

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD L. JONES, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR016592 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Donald L. Jones, Deceased, who died on or about August 14, 2016: You are hereby notified that on September 1, 2016, the last will and testament of Donald L. Jones, deceased, bearing date of May 4, 1993, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Phylis Krukow was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertain-able, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all per-sons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated: September 2, 2016. Phylis Krukow Executor of estate 829 Nettle Avenue, Hampton, IA 50441 John E. Coonley, ICIS PIN No: 00007542 Attorney for executor Firm Name: Coonley & Coonley Address: 121 First Ave. NW P.O. Box 397 Hampton, IA 50441 Date of second publication September 22, 2016 TJ 37-2

Proceedings

MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2016. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Rusty Eddy with members Rex Ackerman and Tom Heidenwirth present. Also present were Engineer John Riherd, Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer and Sheriff Jason Johnson. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Board met with Treasurer Vicki Schoneman to discuss leasing a new postage meter. Contract is forthcoming. Treasurer also reminded Board that Driver’s License would be closed October 6, 2016 due to state-wide staff training. Chairman Eddy commenced discussion from public comments he received regarding hotel/ motel taxes from a prospective motel in Parkersburg. Comments regarding paving of Orchid Avenue were also discussed with nothing being concluded. Board approved claims as submitted. Board acknowledged receipt of Manure Management Plan Annual Updates for Woodford Creek Farms, LLP, Facility 804. Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 A.M. to Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried. The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on September 6, 2016. TJ/CS 38-1

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Daniel James Lacour, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR016591 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINIS-TRATORS AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Daniel James Lacour, Deceased, who died on or about August 24, 2016: You are hereby notified that on September 6, 2016, the undersigned were appointed administrators of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all per-sons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated on September 6, 2016. Steven Lacour and Connie Lacour Administrators of the Estate 1384 Rampart Avenue Charles City, IA 50616 Cynthia Schuknecht, ICIS PIN No: AT0006951 Attorney for the Administrators Noah, Smith & Schuknecht PLC Address: 200 N. Johnson Street Charles City, IA 50616 Date of second publication September 22, 2016 TJ 37-2

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Starts at $5 for 20 words! Call 319-267-2731 House for Sale: 302 First Street, Parkersburg, Four bedroom, 2 bath, 1 1/2 stories. $119,000. Open house Sept. 25, 2-4 p.m. Contact 319-239-0397. See listing on Zillow. ECL-38-1x

WE WOULD like to thank family and friends for the cards, gifts, flowers and well wishes. Also for attending our special day at Prairie Meadows for our 50th Anniversary. It was awesome! Mike and Dorothy Codner TJ&CS-38-1x LANGFRITZ SEED had their Annual Customer Appreciation Open House on Sept. 14th. We want to Thank everyone who came out with their families, we truly appreciate your business. Winners of the Drawings (Orly’s Gift Cards): Sam Cordes, Wanita Eckhoff, Jeremy Johnson, Brett Steere, Beryl Wubbena; Winner of Lantern: Deb Mennen; Kid’s Drawing (Target Gift Card): Will Klingenborg and Addy Johnson. TJ-38-1 WE WOULD like to thank everyone for “showering” us with cards for our 55th anniversary. It made our day to hear from so many people. God bless you, Bonnie and Gene Underwood TJ-38-1

HOUSEHOLD CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Thursday, September 29 at 5 p.m. Several consigners bringing items! We are still accepting consignments. Call for details on selling! Household, furniture, lawn and garden, guns, autos, and anything you want to turn into cash. Central Iowa Exchange Aplington, IA 641-373-2960 www.centraliowaexchange.com ECL-38-1x

ETHAN D. EPLEY, 313 S. Cherry St., Suite B, P.O. Box 627, Shell Rock, 319-885-4240, eepley@ iabar.org General practice including but not limited to: Agricultural Law, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Taxation, Trial Law CS-43-tf JESSE M. MARZEN, Marzen Law Office, P.L.L.C. Accepting clients for Business Law, Family Law, Collections Law, and Estate Planning matters. 110 2nd Street SE, Waverly, IA 50677. Tel: 319-483-5092.Website: http:// marzenlaw.com CS-3-tf

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GREENE CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES SATURDAY, September 24 and/ or SUNDAY, September 25 7:00 A.M. - ? (or as marked) MAPS AVAILABLE AT BRIDGEWAY AND EXPRESS MART SATURDAY MORNING TJ-31-1

FALL Into $avings! Antiques – Clothing – Crafts Furniture – Home Décor Silent Auction – Toys Trinkets & Togs Thrift Store 114 10th Street SW, Waverly 319-352-8029 TJ-36-4

THE CITY of Aplington has an opening for a full-time police officer. Send resume by 09-3016 to: Police Chief, Box 21, Aplington, IA 50604. Must meet I.L.E.A. minimum hiring standards and pass required tests. ENR-363x

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Lunch by We “B” Smokin’ BBQ Tractor & Machinery: ‘76 IH 1586, cab, 20.8x38” radial tires, radial axle duals, IH 2450 HD loader, 4,508 act. hrs., 1 owner; Hawk Bilt 357 spreader; IH 400 Cyclo 8-r. w. planter, liq. fert.; Walsh galv. flare box, hoist, PTO Trees Self Feed Seeder, JD gear; HD running gear; JD #9 7’ sickle mower; 3-7’x14’ flat racks on gears. Farm Related Items: 2-500 gal. fuel barrels, 1-Gas Boy & 1-Fill-Rite elec. pumps. Corn Binder, Horse Related Items, Farm Primitives, Gas Pump & Petroleum Items: McCormick corn binder; Hammond horse drawn potato digger; JI Case walking plow; walking sod buster; walking cultivator; Burr Mill; Bowser gas pump. Car, Boat, Trailer, JD Mower & Lawn Items: ‘95 Lincoln Town Car, 86,525 mi., 1 owner; 14’ alum. flat bottom boat; 4 1/2’x9’ flatbed 2-wheel tilt-bed trailer; JD GX255 20-Hp. V-Twin lawn tractor, 54” deck, 345-Hrs. Appliances, Furniture & Household Items: 2-Frigidaire 18-cu. ft. refrigs.; Whirlpool auto washer; Whirlpool Comm. Quality Super Cap. Elec. dryer; GE microwave; fuel oil stove; Sylvania 26” HD TV Antique Furniture, Clock, Primitive & Collectible Items, Pocket Watch & Jewelry: Hoisier oak kitchen cupboard, flour bin; oak 2-door china cabinet. Note: Sale order will be household items, appliances, furniture first followed by farm related items, farm primitives, at 12:30 will sell the car, mower, tractor & machinery.

Full ad & photos on website: davewhiteauction.com Harlan & Mary Jane Garbes Estate, Owners 319-404-4893 (Sue) Sale being conducted by Dave White’s Auction Service, Shell Rock, IA. 319-240-5993 & Leon Martin, Ionia, IA

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BUTLER COUNTY FARM/HUNTING LAND FOR SALE BY ESTATE THE FOLLOWING FARM IN BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA, OWNED BY THE ESTATE OF ESTHER KRULL IS OFFERED FOR SALE; SAID PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

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WEST ONE-HALF (W½) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW¼) OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE (21), IN TOWNSHIP NINETY (90) NORTH, OF RANGE SIXTEEN (16), WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA.

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The farm is located 1½ mile north and 2¼ miles east of Parkersburg, at #24162 310th Street. This farm is approximately 80 acres, including a portion of Beaver Creek, consisting of hunting, woodland, pasture, farmland, and building site. Exact legal descriptions to be determined by survey, if necessary.

Experienced technician. Eldora - $58.40 + $20 = $78.40 per week Excellent working conditions. Air-conditioned shop. Factory Grundy $40.40 per week training. Family-owned busi$ ness for 83 years. Contact: Parkersburg 32 perDan week Freiburger Coonradt Ford $ Hampton Chronicle/BonusWaverly, 50 per week IA 50677 319-352-4710. Allison/Clarksville $42 per week

TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1.

Sealed bids must be made payable to seller, the Estate of Esther Krull, and must arrive at the Douglas A. Krull Law Office, 714 Central Avenue/P.O. Box 200, Northwood, Iowa 50459 by 4:00 p.m. on the 16th day of September, 2016, the time and date for opening bids. Bids must specify the price for the tract listed above. Qualified bidders will be allowed the opportunity to bid further, if they so desire at a private, closed auction to be held at the Parkersburg Civic Center, 501 3rd Street, Parkersburg, IA, commencing at 10:00 a.m. on the 17th day of September, 2016. To qualify, earnest money (down payment) payable to the Douglas A. Krull Attorney Trust Account and equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid price must accompany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to pay 10% down of the accepted bid by check made payable to the Douglas A. Krull Attorney Trust Account, and enter a standard Iowa State Bar Assoc. Real Estate Installment Contract form providing for said down payment and the balance of the purchase price to be paid on the date of closing.

Possession shall be given after harvest and the completion of any needed surveying, abstract continuation, and closing.

The entire remaining balance of the purchase price will be due at closing, at which time conveyance will be made by Court Officer Deed. An abstract of the title showing merchantable title under Iowa Land Title Examination Standards will be delivered to the Buyer before closing. Closing is anticipated within 60 days of the contract.

Real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of December 31, 2016.

The buyer will accept the building site “as is” and will agree to pay for any required water well or septic improvements required by Public Health officials.

The Executors of the Estate of Esther Krull, deceased, reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

The premises are subject to a real estate lease for 2016, which has been terminated for crop year 2017.

For an informational packet, or to inspect the premises prior to the date of sale, contact Douglas A. Krull, Attorney at Law, 714 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 200, Northwood, Iowa 50459-0200, phone (641) 324-1981.

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*We will be featuring one or more members of the North Butler Cross Country team weekly throughout the season. We have an outstanding group of athletes, and we want to share their talents and successes with the North Butler community.

Addyson Clark - Senior

Addyson Clark is in her sixth and final season of North Butler Cross Country. She sets goals for herself for every meet, and works hard to meet those goals. Addyson’s personal best time in the 5k run to date was last year when she clocked 26:14 at the Hampton-Dumont Invitational. This year, her best time was at the Osage meet at 28:26. Addyson never gives up, no matter how hard it gets. Addyson has stepped up as a leader the past two seasons. Although our girls’ squad is small in numbers, Addyson takes her role as a leader seriously. She likes how close the girls have become, and she is their biggest fan. Addyson supports all of the NBXC runners and takes pride in being part of a great team. We are happy with Addyson’s leadership on the team, and we will certainly miss her next season!

Dylan Clipperton – Junior

Dylan Clipperton is in his third year on the NBXC team. He is a three-year varsity runner, and was last year’s Captain and Co-MVP. Dylan’s previous best time was 18:40 at Central Springs for the 5K run. This year, he medaled in 15th place in Charles City, and clocked his best time in Osage at 19:24. Dylan is what we would classify as a “quiet” leader (although he is not always quiet). Dylan takes the expectations we have for the team and carries them on his shoulders. He leads by example, working hard in practice, and giving it all he’s got at the meets. Dylan has recently found an intensity that is pushing him as well as his teammates. We are excited to see how far he will take his team in the next two years!

Brett Marshall - Junior

Brett Marshall is in his third year of cross country. He is a returning varsity runner and his best race last year was at the regional meet in Cedar Falls with a time of 19:34. This year, he medaled in 18th place at the Charles City meet and his best time so far was at Osage with 19:43. Brett works hard and has an internal drive to excel in this sport. He encourages his teammates to do their best for the good of the whole team. Brett likes to have fun during practice and at the meets, adding a lot of humor to the team, but when it’s time to run, he gets down to business. Brett has an easy running style, and he is fun to watch. We look forward to Brett finding many successes in the future with NBXC!

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Colton Foster is a three-year member of NBXC. As an eighth grader, Colton placed fifth in the Corn Bowl Conference Meet. Last year, as a freshman, his personal best time for the 5k run was 21:38 at the Top of Iowa Conference Meet. This year, Colton’s best time has been 20:35 at the Osage meet. Colton earned his first varsity spot with that great run! Colton has really begun to find his stride in the great sport of cross country. He has had nice finishes in all of this season’s meets, and he continues to better himself with each run. Colton accepted the challenge of running from town to town (Allison to Greene) a few weeks ago, and since then he has really taken off as a runner. We are excited to see Colton’s continued success on the team and can’t wait to find out what the future holds for him!

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• Butler County Tribune-Journal •

OSAGE – North Butler’s boys’ cross country team ran to a seventh place team finish out of 10 teams at the Mitchell County Conservation Center hosted by Osage on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Dylan Clipperton’s 30th place was the top time turned in by the Bearcats as they scored 181 team points for their finish. It was a season-best for Clipperton, who ran to 19 minutes, 24.27 seconds. Kaylie Fox led the girls’ team with a 57th place individual finish as North Butler was 12th in the 12team field. Crestwood swept the girls’ and boys’ team titles with both taking the individual title (Ellie Friesen and Michael Mashek). Colton Foster medaled in the JV race in finishing 10th. A sophomore, North Butler coach Kirk Clark said he has emerged into a strong runner and has found his groove. “He really has picked up his pace and has become a comfortable runner,” Clark said. “He has put a lot more competition among his teammates, showing them he has arrived and is ready to compete for a varsity spot on the team.” Michael Hansen, an eighth grader, collected his third honor is as many meets. “He has really done a nice job pushing himself each day in practice and really gets after it during the meets,” Clark said. “He is out fast, establishes himself toward the front and pushes to the front as far as he can get before the two-mile race is up. I am excited for the rest of the year for Michael.” Osage Cross Country Invitational Varsity Girls Team Scoring

Michael Hansen, left, and Colton Foster were North Butler meet medalists at Osage last week. (Submitted photo) 1. Crestwood 66; 2. Mason City Newman 71; 3. Osage 73; 4. Clarksville 147; 5. St. Ansgar 150; 6. Nashua-Plainfield 171; 7. New Hampton 178; 8. Forest City 210; 9. Rockford 214; 10. Lake Mills 219; 11. Central Springs 267; 12. North Butler 346. North Butler (346) – 57. Kaylie Fox 25:20.11; 64. Caitlin Hyman 26:06.55; 74. Addyson Clark 28:26.63; 76. Karly Nederhoff 30:20.99; 79. Abbie Wix 37:54.00. Middle School Girls Results (no team scoring) North Butler – 38. Madison Ralls 18:35.44; 47. Myah Shier 21:08.40; 48. Taylor Wiegmann 21:10.04; 55. Nichole Breitbach 24:06.35; 56. Abby Prause 25:18.80.

Varsity Boys Team Scoring 1. Crestwood 48; 2. Mason City Newman 69; 3. Forest City 76; 4. Osage 115; 5. New Hampton 138; 6. NashuaPlainfield 177; 7. North Butler 181; 8. Lake Mills 196; 9. St. Ansgar 232; 10. Rockford 254. North Butler (181) – 30. Dylan Clipperton 19:24.27; 32. Tate Menne 19:31.91; 35. Levi Lubben 19:37.14; 38. Brett Marshall 19:43.86; 53. Eric Brehmer 20:54.70; 54. Andrew Morton 20:57.29; 55. Thomas Anderson 20:59.37. JV Boys Team Scoring 1. Crestwood 22; 2. Forest City 52; 3. North Butler 90; 4. Mason City Newman 102; 5. Osage 103.

North Butler JV (90) – 10. Colton Foster 20:35.79; 16. Trevor Brinkman 20:59.34; 18. Nick Kabela 21:11.77; 21. Devon Huberg 21:34.33; 31. Miles Ralls 22:12.44; 33. Randy Wildeboer 22:18.98; 46. Tayte Anderson 24:30.72; 52. Cooper Landers 26:50.44; 53. Levi Gallmeyer 27:05.25; 57. Nick Heuer 29:16.91; 59. Owen Landers 30:32.43. Middle School Boys Results (no team scoring) North Butler – 8. Michael Hansen 13:44.47; 31, Dylan Shirah 15:47.11; 38. Jeremy Shier 16:10.05; 44. Lucah Martzahn 17:07.50; 56. Sean Mathers 18:21.01; 57. Carl Bacheldor 18:21.01; 58. Mason Ford 18:24.20; 62. Dawson Clark 19:25.18; 65. Caleb Foster 20:11.58.

North Butler avenges earlier loss in going 2-2 at Gladbrook-Reinbeck

REINBECK – North Butler’s volleyball team avenged a loss earlier in the week to AGWSR with a 2-1 victory over the Cougars at the Gladbrook-Reinbeck tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Bearcats were 2-2 at the tournament, also defeating GMG 2-0. The were defeated by a good BCLUW team and the tournament hosts, by 2-0 scores. Among leaders over the fourmatch tourney, Darby Christensen tallied 14 total kills, Marcy Jacobs with 45 digs, Nicole Heeren’s eight blocks was a match-high among the Bearcats and Makayla Hauser was 25-of-27 serving with four aces. After the weekend tournament, North Butler went to 8-12 overall on the season. North Butler 20-21-16 AGWSR 22-8-14 Kills – NB (Darby Christensen 7, Nicole Heeren 4, Hallie Testroet 4, Emy Osterbuhr 3, Kayla Siemens 2). Blocks – NB (Heeren 4, Hauser 2, Testroet 2, Osterbuhr, Siemens). Digs – NB (Marcy Jacobs 15, Siemens 8, Makayla Hauser 3, Heeren 3, Madi Pleas 3, Testroet 3). Assists – NB (Testroet 10, Pleas 7, Hauser 4). Serving – NB (Hauser 11-11, 2 aces; Testroet 6-6, ace; Heeren 8-9, ace; Christensen 7-8; Siemens 7-8; Os-

terbuhr 6-7, 3 aces). BCLUW 21-21 North Butler 14-19 Kills – NB (Nicole Heeren 4, Darby Christensen 2, Makayla Hauser 2, Emy Osterbuhr 2, Madi Pleas, Kayla Siemens, Hallie Testroet). Blocks – NB (Hauser 2, Heeren 2). Digs – NB (Marcy Jacobs 10, Siemens 8, Christensen 6, Madi Pleas 5, Testroet 3). Assists – NB (Taylor Salge 6, Pleas 4, Testroet 2, Hauser). Serving – NB (Heeren 6-6, 3 aces; Siemens 4-4; Hauser 4-4; Testroet 3-3; Christensen 3-5, ace; Osterbuhr 2-4, 2 aces). North Butler 21-21 GMG 14-15 Kills – NB (Darby Christensen 4, Kayla Siemens 4, Makayla Hauser 2, Nicole Heeren 2, Hallie Testroet). Blocks – NB (Testroet). Digs – NB (Marcy Jacobs 12, Siemens 5, Madi Pleas 3, Christensen 2, Heeren 2, Emy Osterbuhr). Assists – NB (Taylor Salge 4, Testroet 4, Pleas 2, Christensen, Hauser). Serving – NB (Christensen 5-5, 2 aces; Testroet 4-4; Heeren 7-8, 4 aces; Siemens 7-8, ace; Hauser 7-8; Osterbuhr 2-3). Gladbrook-Reinbeck 21-21 North Butler 14-15 Kills – NB (Makayla Hauser 3, Nicole Heeren 2, Darby Christensen, Emy Osterbuhr). Blocks – NB (Heeren 2, Christensen). Digs – NB (Marcy Jacobs 8, Madi Pleas 8, Kayla Siemens 5, Chris-

tensen 2, Sarah Goodrich, Heeren). Assists – NB (Pleas 2). Serving – NB (Christensn 5-5, 2 aces; Siemens 4-4;

Heeren 6-7, 2 aces; Hauser 3-4, 2 aces; Osterbuhr 2-3, 2 aces).

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AGWSR tops North Butler in 4 ACKLEY – Alana Groninga put down 18 kills as AGWSR was taken to four sets but won, 3-1 on Tuesday, Sept. 13 in non-conference action against North Butler. Mariah Jimmerson added 10 kills as the Cougars won, 25-18, 22-25, 25-21, 25-14. Maddie Brandt led AGWSR with five of its 11 blocks against the

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of aces in the four-set match. The Cougars were back into rugged NICL West play right away and take on Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Thursday, Sept. 22.

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Charles City students participate in Precision Ag and Animal Science Field Days with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Nashua on Sept. 13 and 14. (Contributed by ISUEO)

High school students attend Precision Ag and Animal Science Field Days Sept. 13 and 14 NASHUA (ISUEO) – Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach hosts Precision Ag and Animal Science Field Days for high school students. Students from area high schools, grades nine through 12, were invited to spend a day at the ISU Experimental Research Farm near Nashua for the day Sept. 13 or 14. Both days were filled with multiple school districts being represented by 233 students through the field days, according to Kendra Crooks, 4-H youth specialist. The global purpose of the field days was to engage students in hands-on learning and create awareness of endless possibilities of careers right here in Northern Iowa. Youth with an education in animal science are qualified for a wide variety of challenging careers. There are over 500 different job classifications for animal science careers. Precision agriculture is being used more and more in farming. With the increasing availability of such mapping technologies as GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and GIS (Geographical Information Systems), precision agriculture technicians will install, operate, troubleshoot and repair precision agriculture systems. Technicians will also use the advanced processing software to collect, visualize

Students participate in Precision Ag and Animal Science Field Days with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Nashua on Sept. 13 and 14. (Contributed by ISUEO) and analyze data. ISU Extension and Outreach is building on existing partnerships with high schools, FFA chapters, homeschool families, colleges, businesses, and industries to offer these field days. The goal is to connect youth with local businesses and industry leaders creating awareness of this fast changing industry by providing information and resources

on how to prepare for these careers. All high schools were invited from northeast and north central counties. All sessions took place at the Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm located near Nashua, Iowa. The farm is owned by the Northeast Iowa Experimental Association. Each day students learned from eight stations with some stations varying by the day. Event present-

ers included Iowa State University – College of Agriculture, Hawkeye Community College, Ellsworth Community College, NRCS, Iowa Honey Bee Producer Association, ISU Research and Experimental Farm, ISU Monarch Research Project Consortium. Event sponsors included Ag Ventures, Butler Co. Farm Bureau, CUSB Bank, Renk Seed, and Swartzrock Implement.

Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 •

Science of Parenting: Teens and jobs

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Swanson shared statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor showing that 50 percent of American teenagers are employed informally by age 12, doing jobs such as babysitting or yard work. Nearly two-thirds of American teens have been employed in some way by age 15. By the time they graduate from high school, 80 percent of teens will have been employed parttime at some point during the school year. The average high school student works 20 hours per week, and about 10 percent work 35 or more hours per week. University of Virginia researcher Christopher Ruhm and Charles Baum from Middle Tennessee State University found evidence that working parttime as a high school senior leads to future career benefits, including higher hourly wages, increased annual earnings and less time spent without employment. This holds true not only in the short-term after graduation, but also 25 to 30 years later, as shown for individuals now in their 40s and 50s, Swanson noted. Learn more from tips on the blog throughout the month and in a short podcast. Through the Science of Parenting, www.scienceofparenting.org, ISU Extension and Outreach specialists share and discuss research-based information and resources to help parents rear their children. Parents can join in the conversation and share thoughts and experiences, as well as how they handle parenting responsibilities.

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FARM SAFETY & HEALTH

Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 •

Farm Saftey & Health Week

Pictured are the playhouse and sandbox at our farm. Both are well away from all machinery, animals and driveways.

Keeping Kids Safe on the Farm

BUTLER COUNTY BULLETIN Nancy Jensen Butler County Program Coordinator

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Be Safe Out There

The third week in September has been designated as National Farm Safety & Health Week. We may be looking at some record harvests this year which makes the task of protecting everyone on the farm even more important. According to Dan Neenan, Director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety in Peosta, before harvest begins is a critical time to check over all equipment and make sure all repairs and necessary maintenance is completed. The Marshfield Children’s Center states that every three days a child is killed on a farm and 33 kids are injured. Neenan states the importance of the “one-seat, one-rider policy.” Brandi Janssen, Director of Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, says that the fall rush to get work done is a big safety concern. Sometimes rushing results in poor judgment, which results in injuries or fatalities. The forecast of bad weather results in farmers working late in the fields and this fatigue can also lead to poor judgment. Most harvest injuries and fatalities are the result of improper equipment use. Janssen says it’s important to keep kids far away

from the equipment. Make sure all guards and shields are in place. Check those SMV signs to make sure they are in the correct place and can easily be seen. Several tips farm equipment operators can use are: 1. Use tractor with ROPS, safety belts and proper lights. 2. Flashing or LED lights can easily be seen and must be in good working order. 3. Stay as close to right side of the road as possible. All drivers can use the following tips: 1. Keep eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and mind on driving. Put cell phones away! 2. Look up and look ahead to check for hazards. 3. Drop back and use the 3 or 4 second rule to maintain safe distance. This also will increase visibility. 4. Anticipate turning destinations of equipment operators. Farm fields, field entrances, etc. can be clues. 5. Use your safety belts and turning signals. 6. Share safety precautions with younger drivers.

By Nancy Jensen We have been holding a Farm Safety Day in May for 4th graders for many years. One reason has always been to keep kids safe when visiting a farm. But what about those kids who grow up on a farm? Do they just naturally know how to be safe? Having grown up and lived on a farm for all but the 4 years I was at Iowa State, I can tell you it’s not a natural thing. Once we were old enough to actually do chores, Dad would tell us what to do and then very emphatically tell us what not to do! Pitch

hay from hay mow to bunk feeder, gather eggs, feed calves, unload haylage and drive loads up were all things we were expected to do and be safe doing it. The technology and power of machines back then were not as sophisticated as they are now. Before getting old enough to actually help, I’m sure we had areas where we could safely play. There was a very substantial fence between our yard and the cows feeding lot. All our machinery was in the rear of our farmstead where we weren’t to go! On many farms today, we see less livestock and more grain handling

systems. Along with grain handling comes tractors, wagons, PTO’s and grain bins, all potential hazards for kids. When setting up a safe play area for your kids/grandkids, please consider: 1. Designating safe area by physical barriers 2. Away from vehicle traffic 3. Away from hazards 4. Away from loud noises 5. Free of open water 6. Shade from sun 7. Shelter from wind 8. Within sight and sound of re-

sponsible adult 9. Close to first aid, handwashing, toilet 10. Enough space to play safety 11. Easily maintained Safe play areas that encourage children to play in those areas could include: 1. Enough room to play ball 2. Have balance beams, hopping steps, paths 3. Clubhouse or fort 4. Swing set/tire swing 5. Slides

Young Worker Safety

By Nancy Jensen Many farmers hire teenagers during the summer to do work like baling, clean barns and mowing lawns. This practice can benefit both the farmer and the teen if proper training takes place. Young employees (14-24) have an increased risk of injuries for several reasons. 1. Their limited experience in the workforce 2. Their lack of ability to identify safety hazards on the job Added to those two reasons would be the distractibility of teens by their cell phones and the great chance of being sleep deprived. Teens seem to be night owls which is just the opposite of what many farmers are looking for in employees. According to Dr. Diane Rohlman, Director of the Healthier Workforce for Excellence, “Young workers may be experiencing rapid physical and emotional changes. They may not know how to think through a problem, transfer knowledge from one task to another, they may take unnecessary risks, and growth spurts may make them unable to judge distances or properly estimate their abilities.” These young workers must be trained in how to do their jobs safely, how to recognize hazards and how to wear personal protective equipment. Training = learning. We never outgrow the need to learn new things and young workers have an even greater need. Training must be on going whenever a new task or piece of equipment is used for the first time. After working with teens for over 20 years in the classroom, I know most teens who are working on farms respond best to hands-on training. After showing how to do something, watch them do it and answer questions. By doing this you are

Jake Kaisand is unloading hay at his grandfather’s Bruce Bixby. Jake is wearing gloves, jeans and heavy boots.

setting an example and a standard for how and why a task should be done. Anytime a worker is on an ATV or Gator, the seatbelts must be used. That’s one of the first things our grandsons learned before operating the Gator.

Do we need young workers on the farm these days? In many cases, yes! It’s important to let them know what’s expected and what won’t be tolerated. If properly trained that teen will be welcomed back for many summers.

Skid-steer Safety

Pictured are a chemical box and container of several chemicals we’ve used on our farm in the past. Chemical containers always have labels on them telling what’s in the container and how to use properly.

Chemical Safety

By Nancy Jensen Every year Butler County Extension and Outreach hosts Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings to help farmers become more aware of the danger of the chemicals they are working with. Farm chemicals include pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and fertilizer and they can enter a person’s body by absorption through the skin, or through breathing. Up to 97% of chemical spraying exposure happens through contact with the skin. Part of our PPAT stresses to farmers the necessity of checking labels and wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment. Each container label has specific requirements for PPE based on ingredients in the chemical. Because sprayers sometimes have a tendency to break down on the job, be sure to stop, shut off sprayer, drive ahead to dry plants, get out and fix the problem then back up, turn sprayer on and continue. This will decrease the amount of chemical you breathe in. Be sure chemicals are locked up away from where kids can get to them. Store chemicals in their original containers.

Certain pesticide labels may state the specific use of eyewear or respirators to use during pesticide application. Be sure eye protection doesn’t interfere with your vision and thoroughly clean after every use. Many articles stressed the fact that contacts should NEVER be worn at this time. Farmers should make sure they have gloves handy for any pesticide work they are doing. 1. Choose the right glove: waterproof, chemical resistant 2. Glove thickness: the thicker the glove, the more protection offered 3. Glove fit and length 5-7 extra small 7-8 small 8-9 medium 9-10 large 10-12 extra large 12 inches in length Wash gloves off before removing. To dispose of gloves, cut the fingers off the glove so no one will attempt to use them again. Wear clean clothes daily and launder clothes used for pesticide work daily.

By Nancy Jensen Between the years 1980 to 1997 and depending on the source used, there were between 20 and 54 skidsteer facilities in the U.S. While this may not seem like a huge number when proper safety measures are used, this number should be closer to 0. Skid steers are designed to get into small places to clean, feed or transport and are great at their jobs. However, improper operation of skid-steer loaders can put workers at risk of rollover and run-over incidents. Operators can be hit by a lift arm or caught between a lift arm and the machine frame if they lean or reach out. Current safeguards found on skid-steer loaders are: 1. Control interlocks to prevent unintentional control activation. 2. Rollover Protective Structures and Operator Restraints to keep operator inside the machine during a rollover. 3. Side Screens to prevent the operator from leaning or reaching out and coming into contact with a moving lift arm. Basic safety rules to use in operating a skid-steer loader include: 4. Read the operator’s manual 5. Operate loader only when properly positioned 6. Stay seated 7. Make sure seat belt is snug and restraint bar is properly positioned 8. Keep hands, arms, legs and head inside operator’s compartment 9. Load, unload and turn on level ground 10. Travel and turn with bucket in lowest position possible 11. Operate on stable surfaces only 12. Don’t travel across slopes 13. Never carry riders 14. Keep bystanders away 15. Exit and enter from the loader safely Don’t become a statistic – follow all safety guidelines.

A haybine is attached to one of our tractors and powered by a PTO. Notice the drive shaft is covered to lessen chances of entanglement.

Machinery Safety

By Nancy Jensen Being safe around farm machinery is important all year around but during Farm Safety & Health Week it’s a good time to review some of the steps involved. The improper use of farm machinery is the source of most injuries or fatalities on American farms and ranches according to a study by Kansas State University. The study stated eight steps to be a safe machinery operator. 1. Be aware of hazards around you. 2. Be prepared by replacing worn parts promptly and doing daily pre-operational checks. 3. Read the Operator’s Manual that comes with an equipment purchase. If missing, contact your dealer to get one. 4. Shield all moving parts. Equipment manufacturers design machinery with safety in mind. 5. Respect PTO and hydraulics. Any piece of machinery powered by these two methods is inherently dangerous. 6. Shut it off before doing any kind of repair or maintenance to the machinery.

7. Watch yourself and avoid hazardous jobs when feeling ill or distracted. Fatigue and stress cause many accidents. 8. Use machinery only for its intended purpose. New farm machinery comes equipped from the factory with many safety features. The variety of warning, caution and instructional decals placed on machinery are placed there for YOUR safety. Injuries and deaths happen when guards are removed, broken or torn off during operation and warnings are not followed. You cannot win a strength or speed contest with a machine! Special guidelines for working around PTO’s include: 1. Fully shield PTO drivelines 2. Never attempt to step over a rotating PTO 3. Never try to operate tractor controls from rear of tractor 4. Never wear loose baggy clothing around a PTO 5. Keep long hair pulled back 6. Keep your distance from a rotating PTO

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Lions Club has good turn out for Fish Fry Over 140 were served at the Allison Lions Fish Fry on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Weston Marvin Eilderts

Weston Marvin Eilderts was born on August 31, 2016, in Waverly to Karl and Beth Eilderts of Dumont. Weston weighed 8 pounds, 4.3 ounces. He is the grandson of Lowell and Sherry Miller, of Dumont; Connie Schipper, of Ackley; and Randy and Deb Eilderts, of Ackley. Great-grandparents are Marvin and Millie Eilderts and Harry Eggers, all of Parkersburg.

[2] SHOWN CUTTING UP and breading the fish were, from left, Warren Hagen, (who also assisted in many other areas); Steve Busse, Bill Wix and Brent Janssen. (Contributed by Lion Duane Feltz)

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Wallbaum to celebrate 100th birthday

[1] LIONS SERVING the meal were, from left, Chris Graser, Dawn Janssen, Brad Hansen, (delivering fish); Vikki Bixby, and Silver Cord Student from North Butler, Addyson Clark. (Contributed by Lion Duane Feltz)

Leona (Schrage) Wallbaum was born Sept. 26, 1916, in Bristow to Ernest and Dena (Uhlenhopp) Schrage. She married Bill Wallbaum and they had one child, Nancy (Wallabum) Henrichs. Leona enjoys her son-in-law, Don Henrichs, three grandchildren, Kim (married to Nolan Junker), Kyle Henrichs (married to Melissa) and Mark Henrichs. She has five great-grandchildren, Colton,

Abbey, Jack, Wyatt and Briley. Leona’s family, her extended family and friends have all savored her delicious pies, cookies, cakes and any food she put on the table. Leona is celebrating her birthday with family and a card shower. Cards may be mailed to her home in Parkersburg, 302 Third Street, Parkersburg, IA 50665.

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[3] FRYING THE FISH were, from left, front row, Mark Randall, Greg Graser, and Robert Dralle; back row, Brent Jannsen and Brad Hansen. Not pictured, Jay Schrage, Airport Manager, put the date of the Allison Fish Fry on the Department of Transportation Aviation Web Site, and since the word is out how good the fish fry is, 10 pilots flew in for the supper. One flew in from Marengo, located just west of the Amanas. Other Lions assisting were Leona and Jeff Shima, Dr. George North, Jim Davies, Duane Feltz, Randy Schrage, John Endelman, Eric Bixby, and volunteers Lorna Feltz, Doug Feltz and Jane Price. (Contributed by Lion Duane Feltz)

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