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The Wright County

Monitor

147th year Number 38

Official newspaper of Wright County

Keeping kids safe Page 16

Iowa Cage Free in Goldfield expanding facilities Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com The west side of the county will soon see another agribusiness expansion, though it’s one that has been planned for several years.

Iowa Cage-Free, LLC in Goldfield requested a building permit from the board of supervisors on Monday to add another chicken building, which will bring their bird capacity up to the amount they were originally permitted for by the DNR. “Cage free production is growing in need and demand,” said Craig Rowles, CEO for Iowa Cage-Free.

He said the new building would be 215 by 650 feet, have dry manure storage, and house 540,000 birds.

These would be in addition to the 600,000 birds they currently have on-site.

Planning and Zoning Director Sandy McGrath said that after going over the site, she had no concerns and had so far received no complaints.

Supervisor Rick Rasmussen, a Goldfield resident, added that odor at the site had not been a problem.

Cage-free eggs are becoming more popular due to consumer desire for humane treatment.

“The birds do pretty well in that environment,” Rowles said. Raising the birds cage-free does take extra care due to the different structure and chickens’ aggressive tendencies, but Rowles said complex manager Darrin Eckard does an excellent job providing a healthy environment.

The supervisors approved the building permit.

The supervisors also looked over several recommended tax abatements, several of which were meant to correct taxes assessed in error due to incorrect codes. One was for buildings at the Clarion airport, which Clarion City Administrator Dustin Rief said had not been taxed in 2015. “Those are public-owned buildings for the use of the airport,”

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he said.

Auditor Betty Ellis had already looked into the situation, and recommended that the supervisors approve Order 1141 for a $4,314 abatement, which was approved.

Another abatement was approved for a cabin at Little Wall Lake which was taxed in error after it had been moved. “When they move them, it’s hard to keep track of them,” Assessor Shari Plagge said. Order 1140 was for a $572 abatement.

Treasurer Peggy Schluttenhofer presented her semi-annual report, which was favorable compared to last year. “We’re stable,” Schuttenhofer said. “I’m good with everything I can see.” The general basic fund as of June 30 sits at $1,838,569 after some outstanding auditor’s warrants, higher than the January 1 2016 balance of $1,513,508.64.

Board Chairman Stan Watne reported that he’d attended a meeting for the Homeward Housing Trust Fund, and that they were requesting that Wright County provide a $5,000 match for the program’s services in the county.

The Homeward Housing Trust Fund is a state-funded program that for 11 years has given grants and loans for home rehabilitation and down payment assistance for low-income individuals and families. Watne said that over the last five years, the program has given an average of $71,406 a year in assistance to Wright County residents. “As important as housing is now, I think we need to be involved with this,” he said. “If we can get $71,000 a year, and we put in 5, it’s a good deal.”

Watne said that the organization would need a commitment from the supervisors by January, and that they needed to considering budgeting for the contribution by that time.

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C-G-D fifth graders ready to face the elements September is Preparedness Month Kacey Ginn, editor Wrightcomonitor@gmail.com With the help of emergency management coordinator Jim Lester and teacher Tanja Jensen, fifth graders at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows recently finished a unit focusing on emergency preparedness. The Student Tools for Emergency Prep program helped the kids learn how to be a “preparedness hero” be creating a family communications plan and family emergency kit, a map for where to go when there’s a fire at home, and more.

“The timing of the STEP program worked great with September being Preparedness Month and also with the beginning of the new school year,” Lester said. “It really gives the students some tools to prepare for disasters and helps them to create some discussions with their families to make sure they also have a plan.”

The students in Jensen’s afternoon class said that they had never talked about an emergency meeting place with their family before going through the STEP program. The students were much more interested in talking to their families about how to be safe after learning more about emergencies and were ready to put together kits at home with items like food, water, pet supplies, batteries, or a hand-crank radio. “I was really surprised to learn we actually had one,” one student said after talking with his parents about their emergency supplies.

According to a press release from Governor Branstad, Iowa’s Preparedness Month is held in conjunction with National Preparedness Month, which was created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in an effort to educate the public on how to prepare for emergencies.

It’s important for schools,

Ms. Jensen helps kids put together their preparedness kits. In class, students got an emergency blanket, flashlight, and bandages to add to the information they put together. They were also encouraged to add nonperishable food and bottles of water to their kits at home. families, and workplaces to have plans in case of an emergency or severe weather. Dutch Geisinger, Executive Director of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership, stated in the release, “The few minutes it takes to educate your employees and your families could be the difference between success and failure during a crisis situation.”

On the final day of the unit, the students created posters about different aspects of emergency preparedness, like being prepared for a blizzard or surviving a tornado or flood. Some of the student’s posters are now on display at Grounded on Main Street in Clarion.

During their final session, students put together some posters about emergency preparedness. See some of these posters this week at Grounded in Clarion.

Homecoming at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows

Part of the Homecoming pep rally involved dance performances from students, teachers, and even the seniors’ parents. Dance team coach Nikki Conlon, left, led the choreography. Parent Jon Ahrendsen got into the spirit with a little Michael Jackson flair.

Junior class representatives, dressed in red, did their best during the pizza-eating contest during the September 15 activities, but the teachers won the competition.

Homecoming court members Zack Leist and Sydney TerHark wave during the Homecoming parade.

Jesse Carrillo and Emma Konvalinka were crowned 2016 Homecoming King and Queen.

During the week leading up to Homecoming, students raised money for the Industrial Tech Club’s trip to Australia by putting money in jars for different teachers. The four teachers with the most money in their jars by the September 15 Homecoming activities received a pie to the face. Connor Johnson earned the right to throw the pie at social studies teacher Brandon Lantzky, who decided to get even.

Craig Warnke, industrial tech teacher, braces himself for a pie.

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Pastor Sara Sutter new to Goldfield United Presbyterian

Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Though July 1 was the Reverend Sara Sutter’s official start date at Goldfield United Presbyterian Church, she got an early introduction to serving in the Goldfield community. Before she actually started preaching at the church, she was called on to preside over two funerals. Shortly afterward, she was put in charge of conducting the service at Goldfield’s Fountain City Days.

“It was a really quick way to know the community,” she said. “It was difficult, but it was beautiful to be able to minister and show love like that.”

While she’s enjoying being part of her new church, her road to becoming a pastor wasn’t exactly smooth. Originally from Cherokee, she studied at Northwestern College in Orange City to become a teacher—the same thing her father and grandparents had done. She was planning to take a fifth year student teaching in English when she realized she couldn’t do it. “I just felt trapped and knew that’s not what I wanted to do with my life,” she said.

Sutter took a semester off to

decide what to do and found she could graduate with a humanities degree if she took 12 credits in religion. Afterward, she spent seven years working as part-time and then full-time staff at Lakeshore Center at Okoboji, a Presbyterian camp.

“I knew youth ministry was what I wanted to do,” she said. This led her to a job running the afterschool youth center in Winterset, Iowa, where she worked to maintain a safe place for kids. While she loved working with kids, her perspective began to broaden. “What I realized with youth ministry is, you can work with youth and do great things with them, but you need to get the family aboard,” she said. “Finally I caved and went to seminary.” She said it was what she really wanted to do all through college.

Sutter and her husband Steve moved to Dubuque, where she attended the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. Goldfield United Presbyterian is her first church she’s pastored, and she says everything seems like a good fit.

The Sutters now live in Goldfield with their two cats, and Steve teaches in the tutoring enter at Iowa Central Community College.

Sutter is encouraging people to call her “Pastor Sara,” though she says her brother, also a minister, has to call her “the Reverend Sara Sutter.”

She’s noticed that the churches in Goldfield serves as a sort of community center, a role she thinks is important. She likes how the church often does congregant meals. “It’s fun to see how that meets the needs of people,” she said.

“Even if people aren’t members here, I want them to know they’re also welcome.” On Wednesday, Sep 28 at 6 p.m., the church will be holding their fall Supper’s On meal.

“Anybody’s welcome to come, it’s totally free of charge,” she said. If you visit, be sure to meet Pastor Sara and welcome her to the community.

Wright County Heroes Firefighters: ready for anything

Tom Frantz’s Wright County Heroes light show brightened the courthouse square last week. This scrolling light grid is a different style from what he usually puts together for his Christmas show, but this new screen may be incorporated into his Clarion Christmas Lights for a Cause show this year.

School supplies drive

First State Bank and Town and Country Insurance collected school supplies during August to donate to C-G-D schools. The supplies pictured here will go to the elementary school. The business will also match the donations for the middle school. “[Donations] way more than doubled from last year,” said Sherri O’Brien. This is the business’s second annual school supplies drive. Pictured front, left to right: Sherri O’Brien, Pam Kruger, Myndi Grimsley. Back: Staci Schnittjer, Jodi Reed, Donna Studer.

Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Our Wright County Heroes series concludes this week with a focus on firefighters. Firefighting services are required by the state, and the volunteers in Wright County step in to make sure our communities have that essential coverage. However, they do not just suppress fires; being a firefighter means being prepared to deal with a variety of dangerous situations.

Who they are Seven Wright County communities maintain a fire service.

Including junior firefighters (who are between 16 and 18 years old), 27 firefighters volunteer in Dows, 23 in Clarion, 20 in Eagle Grove, 12 in Goldfield, 32 in Belmond, 18 in Woolstock and 14 in Rowan. The fire chiefs from Belmond, Clarion, Eagle Grove, and Dows answered questions for this article.

What they do How often fire departments are called can vary a lot. Clarion Fire Chief Gene Rosenbaum said his service typically gets 50-60 calls in a year. “One fall when it was very windy we had five calls in one day—combine and field fires,” he said.

But being a firefighter isn’t all about putting out fires. “We get involved with so many other things, including car accidents, assisting medical personal, any type of gas leak, hazardous materials and liquid spills, traffic control if needed, storm spotting in severe weather,” said Matt Ring, Dows Fire Chief. “The list is virtually endless for what firefighters are asked to do.”

But in any case, when a firefighter’s pager goes off, it means they must get into gear and mobilize quickly to the scene. A situation can also escalate or take a long time to resolve, so it’s hard to gauge just how long a firefighter will be at work, or just how much danger they’ll be in.

What it’s like

Sometimes, firefighters have to deal with tough conditions in addition to the situation. “Fires and accidents don’t just happen between 8 and 5 and when it’s sunny and 70 degrees,” Rosenbaum said.

In very hot weather, they still have to wear their heavy, flame-resistant coats and helmets. An emergency at 3 a.m. means they still have to get up and go.

Like many other first response services, firefighting requires a lot of ongoing training. “Being a volunteer firefighter requires many hours of classes and training along with meetings every month,” said Dean Adcock, Belmond Fire Chief. This is in addition to the time spent actually responding to emergencies.

And in addition to the physical difficulties, emergency response can take an emotional toll. Tom Peterson, chief in Eagle Grove, said, the hardest part is “the hardships that you can see put on people by their losses.”

Why they do it Several chiefs said they got into firefighting because friends asked them to join. Because of this, being part of a fire department is really like being on a team. “It’s definitely a tight group,” Peterson said.

Rosenbaum said that in addition to helping people, the job also comes with challenges he likes to engage.

Adcock said that as a kid he always admired firefighters. “Later after I was older and growing up I realized how important community service is, especially to small towns,” he said.

The most important motivation, though, is knowing there is a need.

“When our pagers go off, there is a reason, and someone is in trouble,” Ring said. “Someone called for a reason and it is our responsibility to do the very best that we can to assist that person in need.”

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After Effects

How will Valley residents respond to Cooper’s defeat?

The morning following “The hold” on the Sheik.

Great Valley Runoff” was perhaps It was good to see my community the oddest moment of my growing- discuss something besides the up years. It was as if we were election. I took a breath and thought surrounded by fog as we began that about Mary Ann. She was so happy late August Friday. when she received the blue ribbon The Hoffbrau was filled to just two days earlier at the Spring capacity, with folks lined up at the County Fair FFA competition. door waiting to snag one of the She and I had exercised our sheep coveted tables. The smell of bacon, together for months as we prepared eggs and coffee filled the air as for the annual event. voices reached almost deafening My entry, Archibald, didn’t place, proportions. but it was just as well. My reward You could tell who was seated was seeing Mary Ann elated as she at each table by the conversation. hugged Snowflake, then rushed over Cooper supporters seemed stunned. to hug me.

Many wondered if the previous By lunch, the town was buzzing evening had been a bad dream. about other matters. Undoubtedly, Bland supporters were the most important was an boisterous, laughing and acting as appearance by Tangi Blevins & the if their mayor had the election “in Heavenly Hosts later that evening at the bag” all along. At 7:34 a.m., the fair. Throughout the day, cassette “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland entered and CD players were humming the the ‘Brau, shaking hands with well- tune: wishers and beaming from ear to ear.

Turn Your Radio On It was obvious many, myself And listen to the music in the air. included, felt relief the election was Turn Your Radio On, heaven’s behind us. Even though I wasn’t old glory share. enough to vote, I had been pulled into Back at the radio station, things the drama of the election just like weren’t quite as lively. Raymond everyone else in the Valley. It was as had cancelled his show on Friday if a heavy weight had been lifted and afternoon, instead airing syndicated our town could return to normal, as if network programming. there is such a thing.

Elbert Lee Jones, Marvin Walsh, As the morning passed, the Earl Goodman and Raymond sat conversation shifted from the around the station conference election results to other matters. table in stunned silence for hours, Word was beginning to spread interrupted now and then by an that Vera Pinrod’s quick exit from outburst by Marvin or Earl. the ballot count was a result of “I just don’t believe it,” Marvin pneumonia. lamented.

There was much concern when Earl chimed in, “It can’t be real.

Mrs. Pinrod left her left her election It all started when Vera left and coordinator’s post in an ambulance that newspaper woman was put in on Thursday night. The good folks of charge.” the Valley were thankful she hadn’t “You have to demand a recount!” suffered a heart attack or stroke, Walsh shouted toward Raymond. but knew pneumonia is dangerous, Cooper didn’t respond. At 4:30, especially for someone of advancing he stood up and left the building. years.

His followers sat in silence for a few Farmers seemed to be taking minutes. a rare morning off to enjoy a late At the Hoffbrau, Iris Long sat breakfast and a break from the stress with Juliet Stoughton. of the previous months. A few had “What’s next for you?” Iris attended wrestling matches at the asked.

Spring County Fair on Thursday “You know,” Juliet responded, “I evening. I overheard Boyd Sanders think I’ll go to the fair. I hear there’s telling his companions he was a popular singer there tonight.” certain he had heard a snap as Dory Write to the author at Funk Jr. tightened his “spinning toe lennoxvalley@kevinslimp.com.

Nancy’s Notes

Last week I was in New York City with my sisters. We ran like crazy, so you would think I had no time to read. Once again I downloaded e-books from Bridges so I had things to read at bedtime and during the plane ride. At no cost to me I had reading material on my phone so it was always handy and could be read in the dark. If you need help getting started on your device, bring it in and we will help you get started.

We are now beginning a toddlertime on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. You don’t need to preregister, just bring your children and enjoy a morning interacting with them and other young mothers.

Many of our popular authors now have new novels on our shelves.

J.D. Robb’s “Apprentice in Death,” is number 43 in her In Death series.

Our first reader said he thought it was one of the better stories in the series. Amazon gave it five out of five stars. The victims in her latest are a talented young skater, a doctor, and a teacher. Eve Dallas has seen a lot of killers during her time with the NYPSD, but never one like this. A review of the security videos reveals that the victims were killed with a tactical laser rifle fired by a sniper, who could have been miles away when the trigger was pulled. Even though the list of locations where the shooter could have set up seems endless, the number of people with that particular skill is not. Eve’s husband, Roarke, has unlimited

resources at his disposal. When his computer program leads Eve to the location of the sniper, she learns a shocking fact: There were two, one older and one younger. Someone is being trained by an expert in the science of killing, and they have an agenda.

J.A. Jance has a new title, “Downfall.” Arizona sheriff Joanna Brady is back in this new mystery set in the desert country of the Southwest. With a baby on the way, sudden deaths in the family from which to recover, a re-election campaign looming, and a daughter heading off for college, Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady has her hands full when a new case hits her department, demanding every resource she has at her disposal. Two women have fallen to their deaths from a small nearby peak, referred to by Bisbee locals as Geronimo.

What’s the connection between these two women? Is this a case of murder/suicide or is it a double homicide? And if someone else is responsible, is it possible that the perpetrator may, even now, be on the hunt for another victim?

Jesse Stone has returned in, “Debt to Pay,” by Reed Farrel Coleman, writing as Robert B. Parker. All is quiet in Paradise, except for an outbreak of harmless vandalism. As Stone’s ex-wife, Jenn, is about to marry a Dallas real-estate tycoon, Jesse isn’t too sure his relationship with former FBI agent Diana Evans

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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.

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WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Watne, Helgevold, and Rasmussen.

Minutes of the previous regular meeting of August 29, 2016, were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded

by Helgevold, to approve the abatement order #1139 and suspension order #1138 on property tax for the 2016-2017 year per eligibility per DHS and an error in assessment.

Motion carried.

Jen Sheehan, CSS Coordinator, presented the name of a person she would like to offer the Case Management position, working out of the Franklin County office. Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the hire of the Case Management/ Service Coordinator as presented after the post offer pre-hire physical and background check. Motion carried.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.38

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WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Watne, Helgevold, and Rasmussen.

Minutes of the previous regular meeting of September 6, 2016, were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

Chairman Watne started the meeting with a big thank you to Tom Frantz for organizing the 911 Celebration in honor of the military, police, firemen, and EMS personnel in Wright County for all the sacrifices and work that they do.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded

by Helgevold, to approve the Annual Urban Renewal Report and have the chairman sign.

Motion carried.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

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JOYCE A. STEVENS REVOCABLE TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: The 16th day of October, 2013.

TRUST NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS regarding Joyce A. Stevens, deceased, who died on or about the 8th day of May, 2016. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Michael W. Stevens is the Trustee of the Joyce A. Stevens Revocable Trust dated the 16th day of October, 2013.

Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Wright County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.

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The Joyce A. Stevens Revocable Trust Michael W. Stevens, Trustee 2561 Page Avenue Clarion, IA 50525 BRINTON, BORDWELL & JOHNSON BY: Richard E. Bordwell Attorney for Trustee 120 Central Avenue West, P.O. Box 73 Clarion, IA 50525 Date of second publication: 22nd day of September, 2016.

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Births MaKoy Samuel-Steve Eekhoff, born on August 19 to Stacy Rasmussen, Kanawha.

Tate Samuel Jefson, born on August 31 to Samuel and Jessica Jefson, Forest City.

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Civil Court District Courts The court handled five probation revocation.

Rhianna Rhykus, 20, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on September 8 to Disorderly Conduct – Loud or Raucous Noise. Rhykus was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Scott Henze, Shell Rock; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Natalie Marcum, Algona; Jason Cox, Maxwell; Zachary Jones, Goldfield; Steven Bales, Bluffington, IN; Steven Helmke, Belmond; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Michael Harter, Omaha, NE; Matthew Conroy, Des Moines; Speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over): William Roberts, Dows; Speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over): Raul Rodriguez Jr., Goodell; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Corrin Ruiz, Woodbury, MN; Margaret Brady, Dakota City; Speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over): Esther Butov, Coon Rapids, MN; Anthony Cenzano, Champaign, IL; Jacob Williams, Blue Springs, MO; Maggie Baldwin, Minneapolis, MN; Christopher Alvarado, Belmond;

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Speeding: Olbin Calix-Blanco, Belmond; No Valid Drivers License: Michelle Dullinger, Webster City; Michelle Dullinger, Webster City; Miguel Ramirez, Belmond; Sandy Chinchilla Cardona, Clarion; Delmy Lopez, Worthington, MN; Estanis Lopez, Clarion;

Driving While License Under Suspension:Daniel Anthony, Goldfield;

Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Natalie Marcum, Algona; Michelle Dullinger, Webster City; Jason Cox, Maxwell;

Failure to Maintain Control: Michelle Dullinger, Webster City; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign: Alberto Colorado Grajales, Eagle Grove; Charles Malli, Lacona; Failure to Yield Left Turn: David Weide, Meservey; Small Claims Property Transfer

Warranty Deed: Kell Agra Partnership to Sims Family Farms LLC; 12-90-24 SE SE; 13-90-24 NE N ½; 16-1814.

Warranty Deed: Kell Agra Partnership to Sims Family Farm LLC; 22-90-24 SW; 16-1815.

Warranty Deed: Kell Agra Partnership to Sims Family Farm LLC; 13-90-24 NE S ½ of NW ¼; 13-90-24 NE SW; 16-1816.

Warranty Deed: Kell Agra Partnership to Sims Family Farm LLC; 13-90-24 SE; 13-90-24 NW Ly E of DD; 16-1817.

Warranty Deed: Deborah Stensland to Nathan and McKenna Rorebeck; 28-91-26 SE A Tract in Lot 2 NE; 16-1823.

Warranty Deed: Eric and Roni Carlson to Tracy Alphs; 11-90-26 NE Tract; 16-1857.

Warranty Deed Opal Jones Trust and First State Bank Trustee to Opal Jones Family Trust, First State Bank Trustee, 31-92-25 NW S ½; 31-9225 NE SW & Tracts; 4-91-25 SW W 1/2 ; 4-91-25 SW W ½; 4-91-25 SW Tract W of DD in NE; 4-91-25 NW W 80 AC; 19-91-25 SE E ½; 20-9125 W ½ Exc; 20-91-25 SW Tract in

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Warranty Deed Opal Jones Trust and First State Bank Trustee to Opal Jones Family Trust, First State Bank Trustee, 31-92-25 NW S ½; 31-9225 NE SW & Tracts; 4-91-25 SW W 1/2 ; 4-91-25 SW W ½; 4-91-25 SW Tract W of DD in NE; 4-91-25 NW W 80 AC; 19-91-25 SE E ½; 20-9125 W ½ Exc; 20-91-25 SW Tract in NW; 8-91-25 NE E ½; 8-91-25 NE NW; 25-91-26 NE Exc; 11-91-26 SW N ½; 4-90-26 SW Tract in N ½; 4-90-26 SW S ½ Exc; 11-90-26 SW; 11-90-26 SE S ½; 5-90-25 SW S ½ of SE of S ½ Exc; 22-90-25 SE E ½ Exc; 23-90-25 SW Exc; 23-90-25 NE N ½; 23-90-25 NE S ½; 23-90-25 NW SE; 30-90-25 NW SE; 30-90-25 SW EXC; 30-90-25 NW E ½ Exc; 30-90-25 NW E 33’ of NW Exc; 3190-25 NE E 100 Rods of N ½ Exc; 31-90-25 NE N 554.5’ of E 100 Rods of S1/2;’ 31090-25 SW SW Exc; 3190-25 SW NW EXC; 31-90-25 SW Tract in NW; 31-90-25 NE Tract; 31-90-25 NW Lot 7 Exc; 36-90-26 NE NW Exc; 36-90-26 NE S ½; 3690-26 NW SE; 31-90-25 NW Lot 1 of SW Exc; 31-90-25 NW Lot 1 of SW Exc; 31-90-25 SW Tract in NW; 31-90-25 Tract; Wool Orig Addn Blk 5 Lot 16 Lot 16 21.3’ of E 65’; Wool Orig Addn Blk 5 Lot 17 W 21.3’ of E 65’; Wool Orig Addn Blk 5 Lot 18 21.3’ of E 65’; First State Bank 000006303001238687 Corrective Deed; 16-1860.

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Court Madonna #157 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Court Madonna #157 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove. Installation of officers was held.

Pictured are Judy Frakes, Financial Secretary; District Deputy Etta Mae Blair of Fort Dodge; Mary Lindstrom, Vice Regent; Melody Lager, Recording Secretary; Fr. Jerry Blake, Chaplain; Miriam Hart, Regent; and Maureen Thielen, Treasurer.

M&Ms 75th anniversary

Though the Marys and Marthas haven’t been around quite as long, M&Ms candies recently had their 75th anniversary. The Marys and Marthas celebrated at their September meeting, in which they also collected homemade knit and quilted goods to give away and started planning for next month’s Make a Difference Day.

ACES contract approved on a 4-1 vote Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com In addition to a city planning meeting with community members, Clarion city council members completed more routine items of business and approved some expenditures and pay requests at their Monday meeting. One item that had been a source of contention at the September 6 meeting was again addressed—namely, whether the city would contract with Cedar Falls company ACES for IT services and new servers.

City Administrator Dustin Rief had not been able to find a service to assess the city’s computer systems for a reasonable cost, but had done some more research on community computer security in Iowa and found that seven Iowa counties had been hacked in the last year. “It is a real threat, and currently we are struggling with email problems that have been identified that come back to a problem in our network,” he said.

He’d also found that the first-year

costs for the ACES contract weren’t as high as stated previously, and that adjusting for the number of months of service, the cost would be $49,000 this fiscal year and $52,222 every year after. The cost would cover the lease of a new server, added security, back-ups and 24/7 service agreements. Rief said they also intended to decrease their number of servers over time and thus decrease the cost of service.

Police Chief Steve TerHark again affirmed that his department was satisfied with the service they receive from Beltech Solutions in Belmond and didn’t want to undertake such an increased cost to change service he thought was sufficient. “There’d be more money and less service,” he said.

Councilperson Andy Young, who made a motion to approve the agreement with ACES, said that having all IT needs handled under one roof would be cheaper for some services in the long run, and that

the current system wasn’t perfect with the city’s, libraries, and police department’s networks all separate.

“You’re losing some efficiencies there,” he said.

Councilperson Barb Mussman seconded the motion to approve the agreement. Mayor Mike Nail called for a roll call vote. Young, Mussman, and Councilpersons Duane Asbe and Dave Maxheimer voted yes, and Councilperson Josh Diamond voted no. The motion was passed.

Other approvals included pay request 15 for work on the wastewater treatment plant, though the council discussed the contractor Grundman-Hicks’s progress first.

Tom Madden, engineer on the project, said construction still wasn’t moving at the pace he wished, but that they won’t be able to assess what’s still needed until after the September 23 deadline to get the new SAGRs (submerged attached growth reactors) completed. “At the end of the week we’ll have to make

some kind of decision,” he said.

The pay request covered demolition, concrete, and flume work that had been completed in addition to miscellaneous metals and the treatment package. The council approved the pay request for $201,059.90.

They also approved an adjustment to the Professional Services Agreement with SEH for engineering on the project, increasing compensation to $28,500 due to the extended timeline.

Last, the county approved the 28E agreement with Wright County Transit. Rief said that after the county took over the city’s transport van services, the agreement stated that the city has the right to review the service’s finances to make sure the tax levy going toward transport services is still fair. The tax remains at 9 cents per thousand, which Rief said contributes about $6,600 a year toward transport.

Business community involved in improving Clarion’s downtown Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com

On Monday, more than 20 individuals active in the Clarion community and in local businesses attended the Clarion City Council meeting, which was held at the public library. The goal was to go over some of the problems facing Clarion and to start planning solutions.

Dustin Rief, city administrator, started his presentation with some research on the economic impact of a weak downtown. Though Clarion’s downtown is attractive and functional as small towns go, recent changes have brought the total of

empty buildings within 2 blocks of the courthouse square up to 13. Due to lost revenue, property taxes, and other factors, an empty storefront can mean $421,050 in lost economy, which means Clarion may be losing $5.4 million in economic activity in a year, according to Rief. In addition, the many vacant and damaged apartments above the store spaces would, if filled, have a $750,000 impact. “There’s huge opportunities for growth, we just have to get our downtown to the point where we can recruit, and we can rehab,” Rief said.

The assembled group contained representatives from many city and county organizations—Wright and Clarion economic development, Prairie Energy Cooperative, the Clarion Chamber, the Ruritans, Iowa Specialty Hospital, county supervisors, the extension council, ISG, the Heartland Museum board, Golden Apple Foundation, Wright County Charitable Foundation, Lions Club, First Lutheran Church, the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows school board, Foundation for Community Improvement, the housing group,

Hagie Manufacturing, Clarion Pride, and the board of adjustments.

How can the city—and its citizens—help Clarion flourish economically and civically in the future? See next week’s Monitor to read about some of the plans and incentives being set to help make the city’s vision statement a reality: “Clarion will be a growing, attractive community of engaged citizens known for a superior quality of life with economic opportunities for all.”

Initiation of new members was held at Court Madonna #157 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas on Tuesday September 13, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove. Pictured are Melody Lager, Regent Miriam Hart and RoiAnne Gerhardt.

Aquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course is October 19 Register before October 12 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Wright County office will host an Aquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. The program can be seen at office locations across Iowa through the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team.

The local attendance site for the Oct. 19 CIC is 210 1st Street S.W., Clarion. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by sessions from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $35 on or before Oct. 12 and $45 after Oct. 12. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Kelly Grandgeorge at the ISU Extension and Outreach Wright County office at 515-532-

3453.

The course will provide continuing instruction credits for commercial and public pesticide applicators certified in categories 2 (Forest Pest Control), 5 (Aquatic Pest Control), 6 (Right-of-Way Pest Control) and 10 (Research and Demonstration). Topics to be covered are: recognition of sensitive areas impacted by pesticide applications; restricted entry intervals; pesticide labels for aquatic, forest, and right-of-way products; controlling honeysuckle; poisonous weeds; and long-term thistle management.

Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered through the PSEP Program can be accessed at www. extension.iastate.edu/PSEP.

County Democrats Meeting The Wright County Democrats will be meeting on September 29, Thursday, at 6:00 p.m. at the Clarion Pizza Ranch. You can eat before the meeting or during the meeting as we discuss the current issues in this election year.

We will be meeting to plan the last month of activities before election day. Candidate representatives will be attending. Yard signs will be available for all the candidates after the meeting.

If you can’t attend the meeting but would like a yard sign, please

contact Nancy at 515-851-5406. We need sign locations for Hwys 3, 17 and 69 plus the county black tops.

Iowa Senate Candidate Susan Bangert had a great turnout at her meet and greet in Belmond Sept. 13.

Thanks for all those who attended.

Youth Forum moderated by former Senator Daryl Beall is being held at the ICCC BioScience Health Building on October 22 at 10:00 in the morning. All youth are invited to share their perspectives of this year’s campaigns and the issues being presented.

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Church news

• Thursday, September 29

8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG)

Clarion Area FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 3rd Ave. NE, Clarion, IA 50525 Rev. Mike Gudka 515-532-2845 • www.clarionumc.com • “Like” us on Facebook!

• Saturday, September 24

7:30a.m. His Men, 10:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Toastmasters • Sunday, September 25

8:30-9:30a.m. Traditional Service, 9:4010:40a.m. Sunday School, Confirmation, 10:45a.m. - Noon Contemporary Service • Monday, September 26

3:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. His Kidz Starts • Wednesday, September 28

8:30a.m. Bibles and Bikes Bible Study, 2:00p.m. Outreach (The Meadows), 6:00p.m.

Praise Team Practice, 6:00 - 8:00p.m. Youth Group, 7:00p.m. Chancel Choir Practice FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley • www. firstlutheranclarion.com 515-532-3440 • Sunday, September 25

9:00a.m. Worship, 10:00a.m. Fellowship, 10:15a.m. Sunday School UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 • Sunday, September 25 – Confirmation Sunday

10:00 SS at Lutheran Church, 10:15a.m.

Fellowship, 11:00p.m. Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 • Thursday, September 22 – Fanny & Martha, Zimbabwe Missionaries leave

10:00a.m. Women’s Bible Study Group, 3:30p.m. SHINE • Sunday, September 25

9:00a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 10:00a.m. Worship Service, 4:30p.m. Bible Bowl Practice, 6:00p.m. Impact Youth Group (7th – 12th Grades) • Monday, September 26

Registration, Short Program, Meal – Hiz Kidz (Methodist Church) • Tuesday, September 27

6:00a.m. Iron Men, 7:30a.m. Elder’s Meeting • Wednesday, September 28

10:00a.m. Weekly Prayer Time (Sandy Stephenson’s), 6:00p.m. Women’s Bible Study, 8:00p.m. Iron Men 2 ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Jerry W. Blake, pastor 515-532-3586 • Thursday, September 22

8:00a.m. Mass, Adoration, Benediction (Sacred Heart, EG), 9:00a.m. Sewing Circle, 7:00p.m. Cluster Pastoral Council • Friday, September 23

7:40a.m. Rosary/Mass • Saturday, September 24 – Christ our Life Conf.

4:00p.m. Mass (St. Francis, Belmond), 8:00p.m. Spanish Mass • Sunday, September 25 – Christ our Life Conf.

8:00a.m. Mass, 10:30a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG) • Monday, September 26

7:00p.m. RCIA • Tuesday, September 27

10:00a.m. Care Center Mass (Eagle Grove) • Wednesday, September 28 – Youth Formation Classes

8:00a.m. Mass (St. Francis, Belmond), 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Salad Luncheon, 6:30p.m. Adoration

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 • Sunday, September 25

9:00a.m. Worship THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Pastor 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 • Sunday, September 25

9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service (FREE Lunch following Service, First Sunday of the Month Only) THE DWELLING PLACE Pastor Kim Lee 1204 Central Ave East 515-293-2822 • Sunday, September 25

10:00 a.m. Church Services, Children’s Ministries: Little Lights (0-2 years); Kids Alive (3-7 years)

Goldfield Area UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 E. Oak St., Goldfield, IA 50542 515-825-3581 Reverand Sara Sutter goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net • “Like” us on Facebook • Thursday, September 22

9:00-10:30a.m. TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) #IA, 1348, Goldfield, weigh-in & meeting. New members always welcome!

• Saturday, September 24

9:00 – 10:30a.m. Meet and Greet, Rev. Sara Sutter • Sunday, September 25

9:15a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 9:45a.m. Choir Begins (Join us for practice, East basement), 10:30a.m. Worship Service with Rev. Sara Sutter, 11:30a.m. Fellowship Coffee • Wednesday, September 28

4:00p.m. After-School Story-time (West basement), 5:00 – 7:00p.m. Presbyterian Women Bake Sale, 5:15 – 6:00p.m.

Confirmation Class, 6:00p.m. Supper’s on!

FREE meal for the community (Baked potato bar – Take-outs and deliveries in Goldfield available) LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson • Sunday, September 25

9:00 a.m. Worship Service, 10:15 a.m.

Sunday School and Confirmation PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST 422 North Washington St., Goldfield Bob Dishman 515-825-3911 • Sunday, September 25

9:15 a.m. Bible School, 10:15 a.m.

Worship Service – Communion observed weekly; Childcare available and Children’s Church, 11:00 a.m. WWE/Jr. Worship

Rowan Area UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Pastor Nancy Hofmeister 811 Pesch St., Box 38, Rowan • Sunday, September 25

9:00a.m. Sunday School, 10:00a.m.

Worship, 11:00a.m. Fellowship Coffee IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Jct. Highway 69 & 3 Pastor Mark Peterson • Sunday, September 25

10:30 a. m. Divine Services, 11:45 a.m.

Bible Study

Dows Area ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 • Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sunday, September 25

9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available, 5:30 p.m. (3rd Sunday of the month except February) Adult Bible Study with childcare available. Food and fellowship follows SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor • Sunday, September 25

10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee, 11:15 a.m. Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Dows Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley • Saturday, September 24

UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN Dows / Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sunday, September 25

8:45 a.m. Alexander Methodist Worship, 9:00 a.m. Dows Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.

Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church (First two Sundays each month and at Untied Methodist Church on remaining Sundays) FIRST REFORMED 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Phillip Arnold • Sunday, September 25

8:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School (Sunshine Room), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m. Sunday School, 6:30 p.m. HS Youth Group Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Pastor Lindsey Braun • Sunday, September 25

9:30 a.m. Worship ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Travis Berg, Pastor • Sunday, September 25

9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:15 a.m. ABC/ Sunday School UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sunday, September 25

8:30 a.m. Worship (B), 9:30 a.m. Worship (LC), 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg, IA 50034 Ron Lotz, Pastor • Sunday, September 25

8:00 – 9:30a.m. The Café is open, 9:00a.m. Sunday School (Adults), 10:00a.m.

Worship • Tuesday, September 27

6:00a.m. Men’s Bible Study • Wednesday, September 28 – Family Night

6:00p.m. Pizza Supper, 6:25p.m. Awana (3 yr – 6th Grade), 6:30p.m. Middle School Youth, 6:45p.m. Women’s Bible Study (The Armor of God), 7:00p.m. Sr. High Youth, Adult Bible Study (Buildin Up Your Spouse) NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastor Dave Bernhardt • Sunday, September 25

10:00 a.m. Coffee, 10:30 a.m. Joint Worship Service

Monitor Memories

From the archives oF the Wright county monitor

1981 and 1946 35 Years Ago September 17, 1981 Clarion’s homecoming date has been set for September 1.

Throughout the week, the high school cheerleaders and student council will conduct different activities during the lunch hour. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, grades seventh through twelfth will be building floats. Thursday evening there will be a snake dance. The homecoming parade begins at 2:45 p.m. on Friday afternoon.

A bike-a-thon is being held to raise money for the St. Jude children’s Research Hospital. Riders will be calling on area residents to ask for donations on a per-mile basis. The ride will be held Sunday, September, 27, starting at noon.

Criminal mischief and domestics were the top complaints logged by the Clarion Police Department for the month of August. The police department received three criminal mischief complaints and cleared all three; they received five domestic complaints ad cleared all five. There were six traffic accidents in the city with a total of $2,925 in damages.

There were ten false alarms reported and 11 traffic citations issued.

70 Years Ago September 19, 1946 Work was completed Wednesday on the second tennis court at the Clarion high school. Pouring of concrete began Tuesday, Sept. 3, according to C. J. Christiansen, supt. Plans have been made for the completion of three new concrete tennis courts. The Chamber of Commerce will pay for one court, the Clarion Public schools another court and the third court will be paid for by donations.

The Clarion high school Cowboys opened the 1946 football season Friday night by trouncing Forest City 47-7. It was an easy win for the locals, who looked like a great football team in the making as they ran rough-shod over the luckless Winnebago county team on its home sod.

The Winnebago Lines, Inc. was granted a franchise to operate buses between Estherville and Des Moines and the first trip will be made Friday.

The bus service will leave Clarion at 9:30 a.m. and will arrive in Des Moines at 12:50 p.m. Returning, the bus leaves Des Moines at 7:15 p.m. and arrives in Clarion at 10:40 p.m.

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9:30 a. m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship

6:30a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Rick’s House) • Sunday, September 25

9:00a.m. Sunday School, 10:30a.m.

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HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Zach Fischer 2137 Hancock Avenue 515-825-3110 • Sunday’s

9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service • Wednesday’s

Prayer Meeting, youth group, kids club (1st – 6th grades – during school year)

HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-366 • Friday, September 23

9:30a.m. Bible Study (Samuel) • Sunday, September 25

9:00a.m. Praise & Worship, 10:15a.m.

Sunday School (All Ages) • Wednesday, September 28

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Newsletter Assembly (Samuel), 2:30p.m. Worship (Rotary South), 3:15p.m. Worship (Rotary North), 6:00p.m.

Confirmation • Thursday, September 29

10:00a.m. Pastors’ Prayer

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9:15 a.m. Sunday School (September – May only), 10:30 a.m. Worship

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Remembering our loved ones...

Willie K. Rasmussen

Willie K. Rasmussen, 64, of Clarion passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services for Willie Rasmussen will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Clarion Church of Christ, 420 North Main Street in Clarion, with Pastor Warren Curry officiating.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Willie King Rasmussen was born December 3, 1951, to Leo and Vicy (Wooten) Rasmussen in Clarion, Iowa. He was raised in Clarion and graduated from Clarion High School in 1970.

Following high school, Willie worked a variety of odd jobs around Clarion, and worked for a construction company in Ames for a time, before returning to Clarion.

He later worked in maintenance for the care center in Clarion for more than 25 years.

Willie was a life-long member of the Clarion Church of Christ, where he was baptized.

Willie loved to fish, though he never kept anything he caught, he always released them. He enjoyed word search and Sudoku puzzles, watching western movies and kidding his family and friends.

Willie K. Rasmussen

1951 - 2016 Willie will be remembered for his great smile and his willingness to help others in need.

Willie is survived by his mother, Vicy Rasmussen of Clarion; sister Cleo (James) Meisch of Des Moines, brother Ricky Rasmussen of Oklahoma City, and sister Teressa (Dave Booth); niece Mindysue Hollister; nephew Joshua Hollister and great-niece Jaelyn Hollister, all of Des Moines; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Willie was preceded in death by his father Leo in 1980 and both sets of grandparents.

Brenda L. Hand Brenda L. Hand, 69, of Clarion passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.

A memorial gathering will be held

Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 3:00PM until 6:00PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion.

Edythe V. Moe

Edythe V. Moe, age 86, of Clarion, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.

Memorial service for Edythe V. Moe was held Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond.

Rob Dugger was the celebrant.

Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation for Edythe V. Moe was Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Dugger Funeral Home in Belmond.

Edythe Vera, daughter of Walter and Reva (Wilcox) Parrish, was born August 29, 1930 in Woolstock, Iowa. Edythe attended Eagle Grove and Clarion Schools.

On November 9, 1947, Edythe was united into marriage to William Brooks. To this union, five children were born: Colleen, Randy, Penny, Kathy, and Tim. On October 18, 1983, Edythe was married to Stanley Moe in Las Vegas.

Edythe is survived by daughters Penny Mericle and Kathy (Bob) Olson; son Tim (Barb) Brooks; step-son David (Barb) Moe; eight grandchildren Hollie, Laina, Travis, Jonathon, Robyn, Michael, Angela, and Shawn; eight great-

Edythe V. Moe

1930 - 2016 grandchildren Makenzie, Bentley, Haley, Jayden, Eleyna, Jacob, Jayce, and Brinley; and one sister Marie Vandries.

She is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Moe; daughter Colleen Kay Brooks; son Randy Lee Brooks; three brothers Kenneth, John, and Walter J., and parents Walter and Vera Parrish.

Fall Collector Season Opens At Clarion One of the longest running annual coin shows in Iowa is Sat., Sept. 24, at the high school in Clarion. It is sponsored by the 60 members of the Clarion Coin Club, one the oldest and most active collector groups in Iowa. Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Beginning and veteran collectors are welcome.

Expect 15 dealers from Minnesota and Iowa, who will buy, sell, and

trade and offer free appraisals.

Expect U. S. coins, foreign coins, stamps, tokens, medals, trading cards, gold, silver and more. For more information, call Boyd LaRue, club president, at 515-460-5681.

The next club meeting is Thurs., Sept. 22, at 6:00 p.m. at the Pizza Ranch in Clarion. This monthly meeting will feature a live coin auction with 80 items.

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Ben Eye will celebrate his 100th Birthday on September 21!

Cards may be sent to: 209 26th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

No gifts please.

Birth Announcements

Kids Korner Daycare Center, Inc. announces their sponsorship of Child and Adult Care Food Program

Household Size

100th Birthday Celebration

Baby Boy Barz Jason Barz and Camie Samson, Clarion, IA would like to announce the birth of their son, Emmett Lee Barz. Emmett was born on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces. He joins his sister Abigail (9).

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Baby Boy Reiter Tyler and Ashley Reiter, Clarion, IA would like to announce the birth of their son, George Thomas Reiter.

George was born on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. He weighed 6 pounds 11.7 ounces. He joins his brother Henry (2). Proud grandparents are Amy and Brad Reiter, Clarion, IA and Tom and Tracy Crees, Goldfield, IA. Proud great grandparents are Jeanne Lessor, Mason City, IA, Linda and Abe Born, Clear Lake, IA, and Phyllis Hansen, Eagle Grove, IA.

Baby Girl Ring Matt and Megan Ring, Dows, IA would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Karlee Ann Ring.

Karlee was born on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces.

She joins her brother Kaeson (3).

Proud grandparents are Lynn and Margaret Worden, Dows, IA and Brian and Nancy Ring, Clarion, IA. Proud great grandparents are Betty Worden, Hampton, IA, Joyce Nail, Clarion, IA, and Mary Ellen Ring, Clarion, IA.

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The Clarion Clinic will be offering two, upcoming flu shot opportunities.

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Wednesday, September 28 Serving 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Carry-outs Available

Country Store: baked goods and produce.

Proceeds to support a teacher in Haiti.

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September 11-17 was National Assisted Living week

This year’s theme was “Keep Connected”! Activities were held each day at the Meadows Assisted Living “keeping our residents connected.” Activities included coffee and rolls to keep connected with the Foundation Board and Senior Leaders; a scavenger hunt put on by assisted living staff to keep everyone connected; keeping connected with their faith journey by sharing with the Clarion Ministerial Association; and crafts keeping connected with their creative sides. It was a fun week!

Lake Clovers Meeting The September meeting was held at the Clarion Library at 4:30.

The president, Courtney called the meeting to order. The roll call was “What new project do you want to do this year,” and was answered by 10 members. 1 leader, and 5 guests.

Nikki Kapka lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Courtney Harle lead the 4-H Pledge.

The secretary’s report was given

by Kara Legleiter and the treasurer

report was given by Hannah Tew. For new business we discussed Awards Day on November 6, to enroll by November 15. We also selected new officers for the upcoming year.

Presentations were given by Emily and Nikki Kapka, about how to make homemade applesauce. Kara Legleiter adjourned it first and Nikki Kapka second it. The hostess were Emily and Nikki Kapka.

Reporter, Nikki Kapka

2016 Hampton Main Street Restaurant Crawl Thurday, September 22 from 5-7 pm, four Main Street Hampton restaurants will be participating in a dynamic local food meal.

Students in the Hampton-Dumont Community School culinary arts program - the Bulldog Cafe - will be helping with serving, middle and

high school students will provide music. Get your ticket today at the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce/Center One (641/4565668 or mainstreet@haomptoniowa. org) and enjoy an evening of great eating and music while Main Street Hampton celebrates local food!

Kent Morton participates in a two day Innovation Summit Kent Morton, owner, Mort’s Water Company, Latimer, Iowa was invited to participate in a two day Innovation Summit, put on by the A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Company held at the Hotel Julian, Dubuque, Iowa.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Company is a 160-year-old manufacture of water works valves and fittings, high pressure gas valves and residential and commercial water pumping systems. The Company has distinguished itself with proud tradition of quality and reliability since its founding in 1856.

Kent Morton and 18 of his peers from around the United States participated in the Innovation Summit, exploring insights and challenges, development of top concepts in the pumping equipment industry.

Kent Morton the fourth generation owner of a pump and well business located in Latimer,

Kent Morton Iowa, stated the Innovation Summit gives business owners in the pump and well business insight what new innovations and idea’s that are on the horizon in the pump and well business that will benefit current and future customers.

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MEDICAL HELP WANTED

PARAMEDIC: Full-time position in Clarion. Hours are 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m. but will require flexibility. Position requires working every third weekend, call rotation and a holiday rotation. Will cover transfers and assist in the Emergency Department and include 911 calls if working in Belmond. Will be required to work at all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

UNIT SECRETARY: Full-time position in Clarion. This position will primarily work 36 hours per week but will require flexibility and include working every third weekend and holiday rotation. Hours are 2 p.m.–11:30 p.m. during weekdays and 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on the weekend. Position requires strong computer & communication skills. Will be required to work at other Iowa Specialty locations as needed.

AMBULANCE DRIVER: PRN position in Belmond and Clarion. Requires a minimum of a Class D driver’s license in the State of Iowa, good driving record, requires assisting in getting supplies/equipment from ambulance as well as assisting with getting patients into ambulance and will need to be BLS certified.

COOK: Full time position available in Belmond. Primary hours from 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m. but will require flexibility, including working every other weekend and a holiday rotation.

Responsibilities include preparing meals for patients and employees, as well as other duties as assigned. Will be required to work at the Belmond and Clarion locations as needed.

CMA/LPN/RN: Full-time day shift position in the Belmond Clinic. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

This position will require flexibility and includes a Saturday morning rotation every 4-5 weeks. This position will work with a provider in the Family Practice Clinic who has full scope. Requires current license in the State of Iowa as an RN or LPN, Certified as a Medical Assistant. Will be required to work in all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

MT/MLT: Full-time day shift position in Clarion. Tues.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., with rotating weekend coverage and holiday call. Completion of accredited laboratory science program. Experience preferred. Primary duties may include, but not limited to general laboratory testing, scheduling, paperwork, drug screening & breath alcohol testing. This position will work closely with ER, Clinic Nursing and the Med/Surg Nursing. Applicant must be detail oriented, able to multi-task and have excellent communication skills. Will require MT/MLT diploma. Will be required to work at both and all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

Positions offer outstanding wages & fringe benefits. Please stop by and pick up an application, apply on-line at www.iowaspecialtyhospital.com or contact the Human Resources Department at 515-532-9303 to receive an application by mail.

All positions are subject to criminal/dependent adult abuse background checks, pre-employment physical and drug testing.

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Huge 3 Family Garage Sale 602 2nd St SW • Clarion Friday, September 23 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 24 • 9 a.m. to Noon Men and women summer & winter clothes, many sizes, shoes, set of dishes, bedding, rugs, kitchen items, home decor, scrap booking, too much to mention and all priced to sell!!

Omnium, a manufacturing division or Land O’Lakes Inc. currently has openings for the following Full-Time positions:

ENTRY LEVEL MAINTENANCE TECHS COST CENTER LEAD – PACKAGING ENTRY LEVEL FORMULATION OPERATOR Included with full-time positions is a generous benefit package. Up to 6 weeks paid time off, along with medical, dental, vision, disability insurance and 401k.

Safety and financial incentives are also offered.

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some extended hours and some Saturdays in season. High school diploma or GED is also required.

Applications can be obtained by visiting our facility Omnium – 1280 Imperial Road, Hampton, IA 50441.

EOE M/F/VETS/DISABLED. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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The Subway in Clarion is looking for a few good candidates to join our team who are friendly and out-going. We are looking for part time shifts. Days, nights and weekends. Please stop in at the Clarion Subway for an application or apply on line at www.mysubwaycareer.com

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Applicant must have or be able to obtain Grade I Sewer Lagoon, Grade II Water Treatment, Grade II Water Distribution, Class B CDL, and a high school diploma or GED. The full time employee will be involved in all areas of city work with subject to being on-call. Salary to be determined DOQ. Applicant is subject to background check and pre-employment drug testing. Application may be picked up at City Hall at 423 N Main.

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SOW FARM TECHNICIAN

This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

NOTICE: Garage door sales, service and repairs. Farm, home and commercial garage doors and operators. For prompt service, phone Mike Sampson in Kanawha at 641-762-3330 tfc

FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 450 N. Main St., Goldfield, IA: 10Unit Apartment Complex with room to expand! Call: 515-368-7034 For sale: All-brick home in Glendale Park, 2 bedrooms, 2½ baths, main floor laundry, double garage. 641-456-3032.

FOR RENT OR SALE: Commercial Bldg for Rent or Sale On Contract!

Willing to rent part or all. 0-10,000 SQ. FT. Willing to remodel to suit, and will install windows and doors in front.

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Cowgirls score nice home win over Algona in three sets Also win one match on Saturday

By Les Houser It did get a bit too close for comfort at times, but the ClarionGoldfield-Dows varsity volleyball team would end up prevailing over a scrappy Algona Bulldog team coached by former Cowgirl coach Shelly Terhark last Thursday on their home court. Set scores were 25-20, 25-22 and 25-22.

“Wow, what a fun night!,” stated head coach Katrina TerHark. “Our girls came ready to play and when that happens it is fun to watch.

I was proud of them. We came through when needed. Everything we worked on at practice all week we executed. Sweeping Algona in all three levels hasn’t happened for awhile.”

With the red and black up 19-12

after a run in set one, Algona called a timeout to regroup. The Bulldogs dropped a ball in for the next point, followed by a Haley Nerem kill from the left side. As the home team became stuck on 20, the ‘Dogs made a run to tie it. They couldn’t get the ball over on the next point, with a block-back by Hannah TerHark making it 22-20. An Algona error, followed by two straight Cowgirl points, sealed set one.

A net call by the official made it 20-18 Cowgirls in set two. Algona then scored on the next serve, followed by an error and then a hit past the back line giving the Cowgirls a 22-19 edge and forcing a Bulldog timeout to stop the momentum. It seemed to work, as

Haley Nerem has a nice serve-receive in last week’s home action with Algona. The sophomore had 11 kills, nine digs and was 13 of 14 serving.

At Forest City on Saturday, she totaled 43 of 46 and three ace serves.

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Hannah TerHark puts this ball over the net for a point in the match with the Bulldogs. The senior made eight total kills, and finished with 18 total successful spikes on Saturday.

Lili Swanson serves up another point attempt versus Algona. The senior finished the night with three kills and a solo block, along with going 13 of 15 with two aces in the exciting win.

three straight Algona points then had Coach Katrina TerHark calling for time. After that, they finished it off in three straight as a serve into the net was followed by a block-back and a hit out of bounds for a win and 2-0 match advantage.

Set three saw Algona tie it at 1717 on a Cowgirl hit past the back line.

A Bulldog kill gave them a lead, only to have Nerem step up from her spot in the front row to deliver a ball that couldn’t be returned to tie it again.

A ball dropping inside the back line gave Algona a point, followed by a net call in favor of the Cowgirls in the back and forth duel. A hit out of bounds gave the home team a onepoint edge, followed by a Cowgirl error to tie it at 20-20 as Algona tried desperately to stave off the loss. A block-back, followed by another hit for a point by Nerem, opened up a two-point lead. Following a Bulldog point, Sydney TerHark showed she is back by tapping it over for a 2321 score. Another Nerem smash set up match point, and following a Bulldog point an error by them gave the match win to the home team.

Team serving was at nearly 92 percent, with Kenna Kruger going 15 of 16 with three ace serves while Nerem was 13 of 14 (one ace) and

At a tournament on Saturday at Forest City, the red and black were able to only win one of five matches for the day. They started with a loss to the host Indians by scores of 2515 and 25-19. Team serving was at just over 94 percent, with Nerem at 9 of 9 with an ace. Kruger set for 12 assists, while Hannah TerHark had six kills and Johnson four. Askelsen made seven digs and Mendoza five, while Johnson added two solo blocks to her stat line.

They lost to Lake Mills in two straight by scores of 25-16 and 2511. Serving was at 94.6 percent, with both Johnson and Mendoza going 4 of 4. Kruger set for eight assists, while Nerem made four kills.

Askelsen had six digs, with Nerem and Sydney TerHark each getting a solo block.

They lost two close sets to Central Springs 25-21 and 25-21.

Team serving was at just under 98 percent, with Kruger at 9 of 9 and both Johnson and Mendoza 8 of 8.

Kruger set the ball for 10 assists, with both Johnson and Hannah TerHark pounding four kills each. Askelsen had nine digs and Nerem seven, while Swanson and the TerHark’s all had one solo block each.

They finally broke through to defeat Roland-Story 27-25 and 2519. Team serving was just under 94 percent, with both Askelsen and Nerem at 11 of 11 (Megan with two aces). Kruger made 15 assists, with Johnson making seven kills.

Askelsen had 22 digs.

They finished with a loss to St. Ansgar in three by scores of: W2522, L25-19 and L17-15. Team

Lili Swanson 13 of 15 (two aces).

Megan Askelsen was 9of 9 and Ana Johnson 7 of 8.

Kruger set the ball for 31 assists, with Askelsen and Johnson each adding two. Nerem hammered 11 kills and Johnson 10 kills in bulk of the work. Hannah TerHark added eight, Sydney TerHark six, Swanson three three and Kruger one successful spike for points.

Askelsen made 10 digs from the back row, with both Johnson and Nerem saving nine balls each.

Kruger and Swanson added one dig each. Johnson had two solo blocks, with Swanson and Hannah getting one each along with each also credited with two block assists.

“This group has a lot of potential,” said the head coach. “They are very team-oriented and selfless. Our passing was spot on, which helps our setters and hitters be more effective. We were almost errorless in our hitting, and that is very hard to do. Before the game, I told the team that we need to stop thinking so much and just go out and have fun and play our game and make them try to stop you. That’s exactly what we did. Wins like this are why you coach. We need to continue to bring this type of energy all the time.”

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serving was just under 97 percent, wiyth Nerem 13 of 13 (one ace), Kruger 13 of 14 (two) and Johnson 11 of 12 (two). Kruger set for 16 assists, with Johnson making six kills. Askelsen had 10 saves of the ball, while Nerem and Swanson each had a solo block.

For the day, Nerem went 43 of 46 with three aces and Johnson 34 of 36 with four. Kruger was 34 of 38 (two), Askelsen 31 of 31 (five), Mendoza 30 of 31 (two) and Sydney 16 of 17 (one). Kruger tallied 61 total assists, with Johnson pounding 24 kills. Hannah had 18 kills, Nerem 16, Swanson 14, Sydney 10 and Kruger nine. Askelsen pulled out 54 total digs, with Johnson at 21, Nerem 15 and Mendoza 14.

Johnson and Sydney TerHark both had two solo blocks each while Johnson had two block assists for the tournament.

“We want to play tougher teams to get better, and we got that Saturday,” said coach TerHark.

“We played tough competition at this tournament, with Forest City, Lake Mills and Central Springs all very strong and consistent teams.

We had some great moments on the day, and then also some not so great moments. We need to get better at coming out strong and attacking. When we do that, we are a completely different team.”

The Cowgirls are currently 10-7 with a 2-1 conference record, and travel to Webster City Thursday before taking part in the Bishop Garrigan Tournament Saturday.

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Chase Harker watches the Cadet quarterback on defense in last week’s game. The senior had five solo tackles and eight assists to lead those numbers, and also caught four passes for 96 total yards in the loss.

Reymundo Vasquez (26) executes his blocking assignment on the line of scrimmage. The junior had one tackle assist, and also provided six yards rushing and one pass catch for four yards on offense. Also pictured next to him is Max Weidemann (61).

Israel Rivera (left) looks for someone to hit while Malkom Reece engages his man at the line in the game last Friday. Rivera finished with four tackle assists, and had two catches for 12 total yards on offense.

Cowboy football team upset by Crestwood 24-20 Braun runs for two scores

By Les Houser Despite a valiant effort in a tight and exciting homecoming game, the Crestwood (Cresco) Cadets spoiled the party in defeating seventh-rated Clarion-Goldfield-Dows/CAL 2420. The Cowboys struck first, as Kainan Braun took it in from seven yards out at the 6:56 mark of the opening quarter. The PAT kick

by Sergio Martinez was no good.

Crestwood would then score the next three touchdowns in taking a 15-14 advantage by late in the third quarter.

The Cowboys cranked it up again in the final period, as Braun

took it to paydirt again on a nineyard scamper. This time, they tried for a two-point conversion which failed, making it 20-15 Cowboys.

With 2:39 left, a punt attempt by the Cowboys was botched which gave the Cadets a safety to tighten it to 20-17. Crestwood then scored with 1:14 left in the game to take the win.

“We elevated our play again this week,” stated head coach Newt Lingenfelter. “However, we came up a little short against Crestwood.

We were winning until deep into the fourth quarter. We had several

opportunities for big plays, but could not capitalize. The Cadets are a very physical, well-coached team with disciplined kids.”

The Cowboys finished with 260 yards of total offense on 63 snaps, compared to the Cadets 402 total yards. They averaged 4.1-yards per play, and were penalized four times for 35 total yards with the Cadets having exactly the same in penalty calls. The Cadets had the advantage in time of possession, 27:18 to 20:42, and had 17 first downs compared to the Cowboys with 12. The Cowboys

converted four of 15 third-downs (26.7 percent) and one of five fourthdowns (20 percent).

Braun rushed for 80 yards on 15 carries with two scores. Nate Rapp carried 14 times for 34 yards, Reymundo Vasquez twice for six yards, Ben Powers once for a fouryard gain and Israel Rivera once for a yard. Braun was nine of 30 for 135 yards. Chase Harker caught four passes for 96 total yards (24yard average), Avery Harrington two balls for 23 yards, Rivera two balls for 12 yards and Vasquez one pass

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for four yards.

Brendon Boyd punted six times for a 22.8-yard average, with Harker returning one punt for 13 yards.

Harker also returned two kickoffs for a nine-yard average, and Rivera one kick for 16 yards.

Harker finished with five solo tackles and eight tackle assists, while Will Weidemann and Harrington had four solo stops each. Weidemann made 13 assists and Harrington two.

Rapp and Braun both had three solo tackles each, with Rapp in on 13 assists and Braun four. Trent McAtee

and Ryan Watne each had two solo stops, with McAtee also assisting in six tackles. Salvador Fregoso, Alex Machuca and Ben Powers all finished with one solo tackle, with Fregoso tallying seven assists and Machuca four. Max Weidemann and Rivera both had four assists and Vasquez one. Fregoso had a sack, with Braun getting an interception.

This week the Cowboys travel to district-leader New Hampton (40, 2-0). The Chickasaws are coming off a 42-14 win over HamptonDumont.

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Chase Harker

Kayleen Johnson

Hayden Klaver

Chase had a nice football game last Friday in a loss to the Cadets, making five solo tackles, eight assists and catching four passes for 96 yards.

Kayleen finished 95th at the Humboldt meet this past Monday (watch next week for complete team results) with a 27:52.99 time.

Hayden finished 72nd at Humboldt this past Monday (watch next week for complete team results) with a 20:30.55 time.

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MS/JV/V Cross Country @ Algona (River Road) JV Football @ Eagle Grove 9th/JV Volleyball @ Clear Lake Varsity Volleyball @ Clear Lake MS/JV/V Cross Country @ Hampton-Dumont (Maynes Grove)

Megan Askelsen

Hannah Frerichs

Megan made 10 digs and was 9 of 9 in serving in the home win over Algona. She also tallied up 54 total digs at the Forest City Tournament, and was 31 of 31 with five aces.

Hannah is in her fourth year of football cheerleading and is a senior.

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Harriman-Nielsen Fall Festival: A Family Event in Clarion for Monday, September 26 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.; plan on a short program along with a family dinner. Kick-off is Monday, October 3 (same place) from 3:30 - 6 p.m. The weekly time includes: Bible time, worship, music, snack/ meal; study/tutor time, and building relationship. Helpers & Mentors needed. Contact Joe & Alina Bosch at 1-515-851-9711 or 1-616-8518654 or jabosch14@gmail.com . ** St. John Catholic Church ‘Salad and Sandwich Luncheon and Country Store’ is Wednesday, September 28 from 11 am to 1 pm.

Salad luncheon is $7. Add a Maidrite sandwich for 50 cents. Carry outs will be available. Country store will include fall produce, baked goods, crafts and quilts. Funds raised will support a teacher in Haiti. ** Iowa Specialty Hospital will be offering Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training through Wright Health Partners Health Careers Academy. Classes will be held in Belmond on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4:30 – 10:00 pm, from October 4 - December 13. Any

community member, aged 16 or older, is eligible to participate in the class; scholarships may be available to those community members that apply and meet certain criteria.

For further details, registration, or scholarship applications, contact Abby Young, Education Coordinator, at 1-641-444-5549. ** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at the Clarion Theatre “Kubo and the Two Strings” in 2D/3D (PG).

Shows at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday on September 23 - 25; and Wednesday, September 28. Also Sunday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m.

For current shows, more information/ view previews - www.clariontheater. com ; phone 1-515-602-6606. ** FOCU$ ON BU$INE$$: North Central Cooperative announces that its Cardtrol Station in east Clarion is once again started accepting all credit cards at its location behind Wright County Motors. For more information, call 1-515-532-2881 and ask for Tony; tony@nccoop. com .

Family members will find an afternoon of entertainment at the old-fashioned fall festival Sunday, October 2, (October 9, rain date) at the Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm restoration site on the west edge of Hampton, Iowa. From 2:00-5:00 pm activities will include free concerts, wagon rides around the property, and contests for the biggest pumpkin, tallest corn stalk, pumpkin and cookie decorating, and a cribbage tournament. From 2:00-4:00 p.m. several Franklin County 4-H clubs will have old-fashioned carnival games with prizes for children. The Franklin Clover Kids program will be sponsoring VEGGIE 500 races at 3:00p.m. & 4:00p.m. There will even be a special decorated place to take the perfect fall family photo.

The Harriman-Nielsen home will be open for a walk-through tour and will feature recent renovations.

A market featuring items from the farm’s garden will be for sale and will include aronia/grape jelly, dry bean soup mix in a jar, pumpkins, squash, broom corn, potatoes, apples, pears, and gourds. An open flea market of vendors will be selling

a variety of things including baked goods, artwork, homemade crafts, and antiques.

Children of all ages will get to try their hand at corn shelling and grinding, as well as apple cider pressing.

Jamie Winkowitsch, Dumont will be demonstrating wool spinning.

A homemade bean soup meal will be featured, prepared with beans grown on the farm garden. Brats, hotdogs, and beverages will also be available. The Harriman-Nielsen Board is asking for homemade fruit pies to be donated. These pies will be sold by the slice with a scoop of ice cream.

Small fees will be charged for the carnival activities, the meal, and garden produce. All proceeds from the event go toward the continued restoration of the farm site. Families should bring their own lawn chairs to sit and enjoy the afternoon of music by Yupitsa Polka Band and Two Juhls and a Gem at the farm.

Free parking will be available on the grounds with spaces available for handicap parking. A handicapped restroom facility is available on the

Fall 4-H Leaders Organizational Meeting All Franklin County 4-H Club Leaders and volunteers are asked to attend the Fall 4-H Leaders Organizational Meeting scheduled, Monday, September 26, 6:00 p.m., at the 4-H Food Stand at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hampton, located on Hwy 3.

Leaders will help prepare a meal using the Healthy Club Challenge curriculum. Gail Castillo, Regional 4-H Youth Development Specialist,

Yard and Garden: Planting and Dividing Lilies in Fall

By Richard Jauron, Greg Wallace 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 515-2943108 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?

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will lead the training. Leaders will also receive club year planning packets, enrollment information and a list of upcoming events. Please call the Extension Office, 641-456-4811, if you are planning on attending by noon, Monday, September 26.

If you are interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer please call the Franklin County Extension Office at 641-456-4811.

A beautiful garden isn’t the exclusive domain of the outdoors.

While flowering plants have a limited growing season outdoors, the 2017 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Garden Calendar showcases plants that can keep a home bright and beautiful throughout the year.

The 2017 Garden Calendar is titled “Indoor Flower Power” and will help brighten a home with photos and information about different indoor flowering plants.

“While most house plants are basically foliage plants, the ones highlighted in the calendar will help keep homes in bloom from spring until winter,” said Richard Jauron, horticulture specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Some of the plants like the Thanksgiving cactus are permanent while other plants like the poinsettia are

temporary that are bought in the winter and enjoyed for that season.”

The photos are timed to the month when the plants would be blooming in the home, with information about each flowering plant included. Each month also features garden tips that are appropriate for that time of the year.

“It’s a very attractive garden calendar with helpful tips that people should find as a nice addition to their home,” Jauron said.

The large calendar grid offers space to plan and take notes on planting, plant growth, problems, harvest totals and other information.

Cost for the calendar is $7 and can be purchased at the Franklin County Extension Office at 3 1st Ave. NW, Hampton.

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Contact Maynard Koenen for the Cribbage tournament at 641-4564565, Berry Johnson for the biggest pumpkin and tallest corn stalk contests at 641-456-3186, Doreen Petersen to donate pies at 641-4563825, and Jackie Dohlman if you are interested in selling at the flea market at 641-425-5281.

The Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm is located north of Highway 3 on the west edge of Hampton. From Interstate I-35 take Exit 165 on to Highway 3 and go 10 miles east to Hampton.

Volunteers are needed to help with the event. Contact any of the following board members: Berry Johnson, Lowell Lange, Scott Hoegh, Steve Dieke, Doreen Petersen, Mary Marquard, Jackie Dohlman, Ron Sailer, or Sally Van Wert.

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By Karen Weld ** Congratulations to Homecoming Queen Emma Konvalinka & King Jessie Carillo for being chosen by your peers to reign over CGD Homecoming activities last week.

And congratulations to the Cowboy football team for an enjoyable football game, which fell just short of a win. ** A few more Clarion Farmers’ Market for the season; continuing at the Courthouse in Clarion on Saturdays from 9 - 11 a.m.; ending on October 8. ** Rowan Lions Club’s Annual Chicken BBQ is Sunday, September 25 starting at 11 a.m. 1/2 chicken is $9; children’s hot dog meal is $4.

Rowan Schoolhouse building. ** Weekly ecumenical “PRAYERS for our ELECTION” each Monday morning at 9 a.m. Second event will be Monday, September 26 at Clarion’s First Lutheran Church.

Different churches, same day and time each week until the November election. ** “HIZ KIDZ” begins for the 2016-17 year. Registration for K -5 is set for the Methodist Church

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DAR Proclamation Whereas, The Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of our liberties, embodies the principles of limited government in Republic dedicated to rule by law; and Whereas, September 17, 2016, marks the two hundred twenty-ninth anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and Whereas, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate it; and Whereas, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a

proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through the 23 as Constitution Week, now, therefore, I, Larry Klatt, Mayor of the City of Dows, do hereby proclaim the week of September 1723, 2016 as Constitution Week and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals of the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Seal of the City of Dows to be affixed this 6th Day of September in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen.

Larry Klatt

Another section of the Wright County Freedom Rock park has been completed with the east section of the wall and the sign in it. Plus the adding of the Freedom Bell. We would like to thank the Wright County Charitable Foundation for the grant. And everybody who helped put it up. Thank you from the project committee.

From the Korner

By Marillyn Korth The week starts slow, but winds up with excitement.

Monday, I made a call to see if I could get into Dr. Li at Clarion and they just had a cancellation and I could get in on Wednesday.

The secretary told me that it never happens, so I started out lucky.

Wednesday, I went in to see him and got a shot in each knee. I was very thankful, as my knees were pretty sore.

Thursday, my church ladies and I went to the Crème for ice cream and to do a little church business.

Evelyn was there and she joined us.

Pam came in later and we all did business together. Ha! I hadn’t been to the Creme for so long, and it was a pleasure. We got out business done, visited and had a real good time.

Friday, Chardel came up and took me back to Des Moines with her. We shopped a little and then got settled into the Holiday Inn by the airport where she works. We then got ready and went to the Civic Center for a concert by the Gaither Vocal Band.

Chardel got us tickets right in the front row and it was wonderful.

For any who don’t know--the Gaither Vocal Band is a quartet

Dows Community Calendar Thursday, Sep. 22 • 9th/JV/Var volleyball at Webster City, 6 p.m.

Friday, Sep. 23 • JV football at New Hampton, 4:45 p.m.

• Football at New Hampton, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sep. 24 • 9th grade volleyball at Algona, 9 a.m.

Monday, Sep. 26 • Senior Dinner at the Senior Center at noon. Call for reservation.

• Cross country at Algona, 4:15 p.m.

• JV football at Eagle Grove, 6

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Tuesday, Sep. 27 • 9th/JV/Var volleyball at Clear Lake, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sep. 29 • Cross country at Maynes Grove, 4:12 p.m.

Friday, Sep. 30 • 9th/10th football at Garner, 4:45 p.m.

• Varsity football at Garner, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 3 • Dows City Council to meet at City Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 • Cross country at Eagle Grove, 4:30 p.m.

that sings gospel music. They are simply awesome and they gave us a three-hour concert with a 20 minute intermission. We got back to our room and I had a time falling to sleep. I kept thinking I was a part of the group and singing and having fun. Ha! Saturday morning we met Till and Macy at IHOP for breakfast. I then went with Till back to Clay’s home.

Till is in town anticipating the birth of her first grandchild. Till took me up to Mercy hospital to see my new great great nephew, Mathis Paul. I can’t remember his last name. He was born on the 15th. A darling baby boy and I held him and he didn’t even cry. I forget how little they are, but he was a real keeper. He is my nephew, Jorgen’s grandson.

Back to Clay’s and waited for Haylee who was taking me home.

She came about three thirty and we were on our way. She said she was starving so we stopped in Ames and ate at Red Lobster. She is a little thing and she out ate me. We were both miserable on our way home.

Got home and I got a potato casserole ready for our church outing at Maynes Grove. Haylee went over

to see the boys, who were staying at Grandma Stacies. Jade stopped and stayed here all night as she worked late. Never a dull moment around here. I didn’t hear anything as I was in bed.

Up early and got ready for church, picked up Marlea and we headed to Maynes Grove. We had a great service. Haylee came home to tell about her trip to Haiti last spring. Take into account that this is a proud grandma talking--but she did a remarkable job. She knew her material and answered questions all without notes. In addition a couple of guys from Iowa Falls, “Two guys and a guitar” favored us with some wonderful old songs and a few newer ones. Again, they were remarkable.

Then we had dinner. A great potluck with meat by “Wholly Smokes”. A day full of amazing blessings and messages about how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. If we listen!

Came home and visited with the troops and then they went home.

I sat down for a minute and my motorcycle man drove in. Alex and I had a very good visit. My day was blessed abundantly and I thank God for all the blessings he sends my

way.

When Alex left, I got in my chair for a good nap. Now I am finishing up my note with a joke heard at the Gaither show. I loved it because it hits close to home. Bill Gaither told us that he had made an inquiry into incontinence.com. One of the guys asked if it helped, and his reply was, “It Depends”. Ha Ha! Smile a bit and laugh a lot, and your week will be good. Till next time MK PS Two weeks till October.

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Wright County professionals and volunteers teach kids how to Photos by Kim Demory stay out of harm’s way

By Kim Demory, Editor egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Wright County Farm Bureau and Wright County ISU Extension hosted their ninth annual Wright County Safety Day at Greenwood Park (Wright County Fairgrounds) in Eagle Grove on Tuesday, Sept.

13. More than 200 third-grade students from Eagle Grove, ClarionGoldfield-Dows, and Belmond spent the day learning about farm safety, chemical safety, first aid, weather alerts, water safety, EMS, fire safety, making 9-1-1 calls, and the dangers of electricity.

Thanks to the many professionals and volunteers who facilitated the stations, you can now ask any Wright County third grader “Do you know what to do if smoke is filling your house? Do you need a fire extinguisher on your boat?

What’s the best way to keep from getting the cold or flu? What’s the first thing you should always do before you dig a hole?” and they’ll most likely know the answer.

Travis and Bryce, members of the Clarion Fire Department, talked with kids about the protective clothing they wear, how to stay low below the smoke in a fire, and what to do in case their place catches on fire - like never going back to save a pet or hiding from firefighters. The kids also found it interesting if you ever hear a fire truck blow its horn three times at a fire, that is a universal sign for unsafe conditions and that all firefighters should get out fast.

Belmond EMS volunteers picked one volunteer from each group to serve as a pretend patient.

The scenario was that they had been injured on their bicycle and had to be taken away in the ambulance. They applied a neck brace and placed them on a back board. However, the EMTs noted that some services are getting away from using a backboard because they are hard on your body, causing extra pain for many elderly and even creating sores for people who are on them for extended periods of time.

A Wright County Public Health volunteer talked with kids about basic first aid measures, telling them “The number one thing in first aid is your own safety.” She reminded them to never put themselves in danger to help someone else because that only makes the situation worse. She also talked to the youth about how everyone can help in any emergency.

Even if you don’t know how to treat the injury/illness, you can get an adult or call 9-1-1. She told them to: 1. Be safe 2. Stay calm 3. Get help Hagie was proud to also be a part of the Safety Day, talking with students about farm equipment safety.

They brought one of their large pieces of machinery, which the kids enjoyed climbing up into, but while up high, they also realized how hard it is for the driver to see things, like small children and animals, that get too close or go underneath them. They were reminded to be extra careful and never get too close to farm machinery.

A representative from New Cooperative met with the third graders in the old schoolhouse building, where they talked about chemical farm safety. They seemed amazed to learn that it used to take 20 minutes to pick an acre of corn.

Now they can pick multiple acres a minute thanks to technology. They learned, according to 2012 statistics, that 92 percent of the land in Iowa is devoted to agriculture, making them the leader in the nation. They are also number one in both egg and pork production. Iowa is number two in crop sales (only behind California because of their specialty crops like fruits) and livestock sales. They rank number four in ice cream production, thanks to none other than Blue Bunny located in LeMars, Iowa.

Prairie Energy was once again on-hand to talk with the kids about the dangers of electricity. The thing that seems to get the kids’ attention the most is when he shows them a hot dog and tells them it’s made up of 60 - 70 percent water, just like a human being; then he touches the hot dog to live wires as the kids’ eyes grow huge when they see how the wire “cooks” the hot dog. They also learned that dead critters on a transformer can cause a power outage, and if you are ever in an accident involving a vehicle and a live wire pole, don’t just get out of your car. You could become an electricity conductor. Instead, open the door, hop out landing on two feet, and then continue to “bunny hop” so both feet are up or down at the same time, until your at least 20 feet away from the vehicle to best ensure your safety from an electrical shock.

“Ranger Jake” as the kids know Jake Schaben, Wright County Naturalist, taught the kids all about water safety. For instance, they now know that life jackets have labels inside them that tell them the appropriate weight of a person it can support. If you don’t match those guidelines, find a different jacket.

They also learned that you have to have a fire extinguisher aboard any boat with a motor.

The smokehouse and weather alerts station was also popular with the kids. While one side of the house shook simulating a tornado, the other side filled with smoke, simulating a fire. Students were able to practice, in a safe environment, what to do in case of both emergencies.

Once back in their classrooms, each child received a first aid kit, made possible by grants from the Wright County Charitable Foundation and the Iowa Ag Literacy program, and a t-shirt made possible by donations from local businesses. A hot dog and chips were provided by Wright County Farm Bureau. The day was also made possible by the generous support of the following businesses: Bradford Group, Inc.; Corn, LP; Iowa Specialty Hospital, MaxYield Cooperative; Monsanto Company; New Cooperative; Wright County Farm Bureau; and Wright County ISU Extension.

Julian practices calling 9-1-1 after crawling out of the smokehouse.

Amaya practices hes Stop, Drop, and Roll after crawling out the window of the smokehouse, while her classmate, Christian follows close behind.

After getting out safety, the kids called 9-1-1 on a phone that connected them with someone inside the trailer asking them what their emergency was and what their address was.

Niklas and the rest of the third graders all got to try on the special gloves worn by the electrical linemen when working on the power lines. Watching a hot dog “cook” was perhaps the best display of how electricity can flow through the human body.

Karly Kerch has the perfect form of Stop, Drop, and Roll.

Matthew, Daniela, and Alex look like ants standing along side this piece of Hagie machinery. Each child was thrilled to be able to go up inside the cab, and quickly realized just how hard it was to see small things below them.

Wright County Naturalist Jake Schaben talked to classes about what types of boats need to have a fire extinguisher on board, how to properly pick out a life jacket, and how to help someone struggling in the water, amongst other water topics.

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