Oct. 26, 2016 e-edition

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OGDEN, IOWA 50212 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016

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Ogden Police Chief Mick Bailey, Armand Young, City Administrator Jane Zahasky.

-Photo by Becky Blair

Honoring those who serve our country

by BECKY BLAIR REPORTER STAFF WRITER

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rmand Young, famous to many throughout the country for his ‘Human Kindness Walk,’ stopped at Ogden City Hall recently to spread the word. It’s his goal to honor those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks on our country as well as fallen soldiers fighting for our freedom.

Young began his walk after a friend had just challenged him to do something important in our country. It was 2007 - he chopped off a bamboo pole from his yard in Santa Monica, California and planned to walk from there to Ground Zero in New York City, collecting flags to attach to his 6 foot 2 inch pole. He also collected signatures along the way from people who promised to do an act of kindness and ‘pay it forward’ within a 24 hour period. He currently has 659,000 signatures, numerous American flags, a piece of steel from Tower I at Ground Zero, just to mention a few. It started out as a simple bamboo pole, but after

the addition of various patches and emblems from police and fire departments throughout the states, signatures of numerous citizens, it is, as Young says, “America has designed it.”

Young had been very active with work in Mexico for the under-privileged, but this new challenge was the ignition for a new passion. He gave away his life’s savings and says in this adventure he has never been without something to eat or a place to stay. He’s stayed in community centers, police stations, fire stations, and even some people’s homes. He’s met Snoop Dog, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggart. And even though he was fortunate to walk a mile with ‘Pink,’ a celebrity to many, Young says, “We’re all celebrities in God’s eyes!”

He admits to not making the best choices throughout his life, but at 52, life’s good now. “I like people to know it’s not too late to change.”

He’s on his way back to California now, and stopped to get a picture with Mick Bailey and city administrator, Jane Zahasky.

Auditor’s Office open Saturday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 5 Boone County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Philippe E. Meier has announced that the Boone County Auditor’s Office will be open Saturday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Nov. .5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for absentee voting for the General Election on Nov. 8. The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Friday, Nov. 4. The last day to cast an absentee ballot in the Auditor’s Office is Monday, Nov. 7.

For more information about the 2016 General Election, contact the Boone County Auditor’s Office at 515-433-0502.

Connie Rudy and Daryl Peterson took a Sunday drive through Don Williams Park and captured these breath-taking photos.

State cross country qualifiers What a day for Ogden’s cross country runners as they competed at the District meet Thursday, Oct. 20. Andrew Stumbo was crowned district champion, the boys placed two in the top 15 and qualified as a team finishing as District runner-up. Team members, from left, Isaac Lewiston, Blake Gregory, Jacob Hinman, Stumbo, Gershom Levi, Garrett Buxton, Aleks Kester, Coach Ryan Kobliska.

Hannah Booth (left) and Camryn Buxton (far left) will represent the Ogden girls at the state cross country meet Saturday, Oct. 29 at Fort Dodge.

Read more on page seven.

-Photos by Julie Hinman

PAGE TWO - The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

In Depth

COLUMNISTS, COMMUNITY LIFE, EDITORIALS, LETTERS, POINTS OF VIEW

Merriam’s Midway Shows – Our StorY (The First Sixty-five Years and Three Generations) for their fair or festival..

With all the trucks freshly painted – red cabs with black fenders – and a route booked, the show “hit the road” the first week of May, 1947.

Al had purchased a new Tilt-AWhirl from Sellner Manufacturing in Faribault, Minnesota, and Web bought a new kiddie train from The Miniature Train Company of Rensselaer, Indiana. Being the engineer on this beautiful little streamliner was Dale’s first “real” job on the carnival. The train was also the first ride Dale owned. When Wilbur died in July of 1954, he left the train in his will to grandson Dale.

Al purchased a new Allan Herschell merry-go-round for the 1948 season. Both the Tilt-A-Whirl and the merry-go-round are on the show as of this writing. The merry-go-round is registered with the National Carousel Association historic census.

After the 1948 season, the partners decided to each go on their own.

Bob Robinson operated Robinson’s Greater Shows and toured into the late fifties. Al operated Merriam’s Midway Shows as it exists today.

By this time Dale’s sister, Margret, had come along, and Edna had two small children to care for plus the office work of the show – no one had yet thought up the idea of hooking up running water to the house trailers.

by DALE MERRIAM The Early Years – As They sprung from the Rich Midwestern Soil Alva Clair Merriam was born July 16, 1911 on a farm near Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, the only child of Wilbur and Myrtle Merriam. Edna Alice Arnold was born November 24, 1910 – the youngest by six years of a family of two boys and four girls. An unlikely couple, indeed, to meet, marry and begin a sixty-five year (so far) carnival legacy that would span three generations.

When they married, December 30, 1933, economic opportunities were not readily available. As Al would demonstrate many times in his life, when something he needed wasn’t available, he made his own – in this case he made his own opportunity. With the American carnival industry in its adolescence - Just forty years after the close of the Columbian Exposition in Chicago - which featured the world’s first Ferris wheel – Al and Edna began selling popcorn on Saturday nights in downtown Ogden, Iowa.

Though Al had no siblings, he was blessed with colorful uncles and a father – Wilbur (Web) Merriam – who was filled with the do-ityourself, free swinging, capitalistic American spirit of the time.

It’s unclear who had the idea first, but Web and son Al thought if they could build a few, small gasoline powered cars, kids would pay money to drive them around a roped off area of the street.

So design and fabricate they did, with the help of Web’s brother, Ortiz (Snort), who owned the local machine shop. Three cars were produced with almost every part handmade. They called their ride “Drive-em-yourself-Cars” and Merriam’s Amusement Rides was born with winter quarters in Ogden.

During the pre-war years, Al and Edna struggled but persevered, as did the rest of the country, and by 1939 they had acquired five rides (including a kiddie car ride built

The Middle Years - Fairs, Ferris Wheels and an Expanded Family

Dale Merriam is pictured seated in a 1947 Tilt-A-Whirl.

-Photo courtesy of John Speer - Editor, Toledo Chronicle, Tama News-Herald (May, 2014)

by Web) and a son, Dale Wilbur.

During the war years, Al worked at an ordnance plant in Ankeny, Iowa, waiting to be drafted. Instead of working a traveling season, he operated his Eli wheel at Riverview Park in Des Moines, Iowa. These years were the summers of 1942, 1943, and 1944.

The first of these years (1942) the young family lived in their camping

trailer under the Roller Coaster in the park. The 1945 and 1946 seasons were “back on the road.” A couple of rides were added and a young son, Dale, captured his first memories of show business.

During this time a friendship developed between Al and a bingo operator from Mason City, Iowa, Bob Robinson. Together. They started a carnival called Merriam

and Robinson Shows. Merriam had all the rides, Robinson owned the food and game concessions, the wire and a transformer truck, which allowed them to connect to local power for the carnival. The show also featured a semi-trailer mounted, army search light. This intense beam of light circling in the sky signaled everyone for miles around that the carnival was in town

The fifties were a great time to be in the carnival business, and to be a teenager growing up with a growing carnival, it was the greatest time of all. After graduating from Iowa State University in 1961, Dale purchased a new Loop-O-Plane ride from Eyerly Aircraft Company and married Alicia Ahneman of Pine Island, Minnesota. The 1962 season will always be remembered as the one when both No. 12 Eli wheels blew over when a straight wind hit the Columbus, Nebraska fairgrounds. No injuries, but it marked an end of an era when two No. 12 Eli wheels stood proudly in the back end. Ironically, the film playing at the outdoor theatre was,

“Gone With the Wind.” That screen blew down as well.

After the 1962 season, Dale and Alicia decided to leave the road.

Dale pursued an engineering career at McDonnell Aircraft Company in St. Louis, and later, at Arizona State University after earning a PhD in Industrial Engineering. Alicia had a teaching degree from Macalester College with two years experience in California, and she continued that career for three more years.

The show continued to expand the route in the upper Midwest, and Dale and Alicia visited regularly during vacation periods.

It was during these years - 1933 to 1976 – that Merriam’s Midway Shows was a vital part of the Ogden business community.

The physical winter quarters was located on property south of Wilbur and Myrtle’s house on Division Street. Wilbur quite literally kept the “home fires burning” with repair and building projects being conducted during the winter months in his coal and wood burning stove heated shop. This shop was also where Wilbur hand carved as many as twenty or more merry-go-round horses sold for use on rides and as collector’s items to merry-go-round enthusiasts.

With the arrival of spring, the carnival workers would return as faithfully as the robins to make ready for the coming summer season. Trucks could be seen at Sherbring Chevrolet awaiting repair.

The lumber yard, hardware stores, Gunion Supply, the Ogden Reporter and many others welcomed the spring activity.

A New Century, A New Generation, and a Bright Future As more winter storage was required, Al purchased the “old” lumber yard building in Pilot Mound and rented space in one of the building on the Boone County Fairgrounds. The winter quarters for the carnival remained in Ogden for two more years after Dale and Alicia took over in 1974. The next few years the carnival operated out of the Martin County Fairgrounds in Fairmont, Minnesota until 1998 when 20 acres of property and two buildings were purchased in Somerset, Texas – where the business is presently located.

Dale was active in various showmen’s clubs, served ten years on the Outdoor Amusement Business Association Board of Directors (three years as Treasurer), was the Midwest Showmen’s Association President – 1993, and honored in 2014 to be the 101st President of the Showmen’s League of America.

Pass inside says “Good for one ride. Good for one time.”

ABOVE: Dale Merriam and classmate Daryl Peterson (OHS Class of 1957) at the 2015 Clay County Fair in Spencer, IA. The calliope, ferris wheel (right) and carousel (below) are just some of the traveling attractions.

-Photos by Daryl Peterson and Connie Rudy.

It is said, “All good things come to an end”, but for Merriam’s the end is not in view. In 2003, Dale and Alicia retired and relinquished the reins to the eager and capable hands of son Todd and his wife Robby. With considerable help from Todd’s sister, Trissa, and her game operation, who knows what the future will bring? Bigger and brighter rides, more attractions for a wider age group of fair goers, better management for a growing wall of regulations, - who can tell?

It’s only been sixty-five years.

The future is long and bright. With three children, Todd (Robby), Tom and Trissa (Matt) - all college grads - and five beautiful grandchildren, Jamie(23), Anissa (18), Mariah (16), Abby (16), and Tylan Storm (10), how can it be anything else?

Some of the above were excerpts from Wooden Horses and Iron Men

by Dale W. Merriam A Premier Carnival Midway

Brochure and route card from the 1950s.

Merriam’s Midway Shows and Ogden Fun Days Story continues on page six.

Photo ID correction . . .

One of our readers pointed out that the paving photo published in our Oct. 12 issue was taken in 1939 and not 1929, therefore is not actually the Lincoln Highway project but another paving project in Ogden. How did she know the year? The picture shows her in her mother’s arms with her father nearby.

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The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - PAGE THREE

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8

Meet the Candidates These articles are printed as a public service by The Ogden Reporter

PHILIPPE MEIER CANDIDATE FOR BOONE COUNTY AUDITOR

I really have enjoyed serving county residents for 24 years, and would appreciate receiving your support for one more 4-year term.

CHAD BEHN

THOMAS FOSTER

GREG PIKLAPP

Bill Zinnel

CANDIDATE FOR BOONE COUNTY SUPERVISOR

CANDIDATE FOR BOONE COUNTY SUPERVISOR

CANDIDATE FOR BOONE COUNTY SUPERVISOR

CANDIDATE FOR BOONE COUNTY SUPERVISOR

1) I’m running for county supervisor for a couple of reasons. The first is to help with the morale of the county employees. In talking to some of the employees there is a morale issue inside the county. I don’t know if there is a disconnect between the supervisors or what, but there needs to be some meetings set up between the county employees and the supervisors to iron out some issues. The other main reason is to be more proactive instead of reactive. I feel as though there has been issues that come and go in the county periodically and there is only reaction to them when they come up rather than getting ahead of some of those issues and attacking them.

I am a member of the Boone County Board of Supervisors and currently serving as Board Chairman. I retired from the Boone County Director position in 2008.

I reside in Ogden with my wife Laura.

My family roots go back 4 generations here in Boone County. I am a serving city council member in Boone and Chair of the City Economic Development Committee.

Currently also the Vice President of a family business located in Boone working with companies across the country.

• Graduated Boone High School in 1999 • College degrees from DMACC (Boone Campus) and University of Northern Iowa.

My wife, Staci and I began dating while in high school. We were married in 2004 and have three children.

What prompted you to run?

I thought we could use a more proactive approach tackling the problems here in Boone County. I am a great believer in team building and maintaining the high employee morale as essential to serving the public and getting the job done. I am also a strong supporter of using data to drive and improve government services while streamlining the bureaucracy.

Do you have any specific goals in mind?

Top priorities I see in the years ahead include the increasing needs of our public safety departments, infrastructure funding for our century old transportation network, obtaining funding for water quality initiatives and more cooperation with community leaders. All challenges I look forward to while maintaining competitive tax rates and fostering new economic growth.

Do you have any projects that are at the top of your list to accomplish?

Use county tax revenue from new clean energy wind farms being developed as a dedicated funding source to help address our infrastructure repair backlog.

Create a countywide program to help with new residential development in our communities.

Support new quality of life initiatives that are becoming an ever larger piece of economic development outside the traditional programs now in place.

More county support for local businesses and investment in new commercial growth.

Conclusion: With so many challenges facing our communities, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Everything I do is focused on ensuring my children are afforded more opportunities today than they had yesterday.

My history of service proves that I have worked hard in our family business, our community, our family church, and in local government to achieve this. With your support, I will bring this dedication to serve as your Boone County Supervisor.

I have over 30 years of financial experience from working at Boone Banks which includes 15 years at Citizens National Bank and 17 years at Boone Bank & Trust Co. Through my banking experience I am used to working with large numbers and budgets. I hold a degree in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University.

I have a general knowledge of Boone County from various past board memberships. I have served on the Boone County Compensation and Boone Bank Boards, Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Board, Boone County Hospital Foundation Board, Boone Co. Endowment Board, Boone County Fair Board and the Boone Area Humane Society.

I currently serve on the Sacred Heart Church Finance Committee and am President of the Boone Noon Kiwanis. I have worked with customers in all the towns in Boone County.

2) As far as changes, I think the first thing that could improve is the communication between the supervisors and the employees.

Not that every difference can be fixed by opening up the lines of communication but seeing what the other side deals with will help.

A lot of times just an understanding of why things are the way they are goes a long ways. The different departments need to understand the challenges inside the budget and the supervisors need to understand the challenges inside each department.

I believe reopening those lines of communication will help both the supervisors and the departments.

3) The main issue I see facing the county is flat line population. The county has had neutral population for as long as I remember. Bringing in new growth via business and people is a challenge that has faced Boone County for a long time. Gov. Branstad has been a tireless promoter for Iowa in his tenure and I would like to bring some of his ideas to the county level and more or less advertise for our great county.

It has been my privilege to serve you and your neighbors as a Supervisor for the past eight years. During that time, I discovered that while Boone County is certainly unique in many respects, we share the same social and economic problems as the other 98 counties. The difference is that I don’t see them as Democrat or Republican problems.

It’s a policy that reflects my personal definition of what Public Service should be about My definition of Public Service is helping you with your concerns and problems while building good relationships.

I have concerns for mental health, Medicaid, homeless children as well as juvenile pregnancy and STDs. Providing services to the social programs and maintaining public safety is paramount.

I have the experience and knowledge to find the right solutions to fund these programs while looking out for the best interest of the taxpayer. My work ethic is daily commitment to you. The position of supervisor is listed as part time.

I’m committed to serving you fulltime.

I would certainly appreciate your vote of confidence on November 8.

Why you are choosing to run for County Supervisor?

I have always felt it was important to give back to the community and being a County Supervisor is a way to do that. I have a general knowledge of how the different county departments work and have worked with farmers and businesses in the county. I know most of the issues they face. I’d like to help make Boone County the best it can be.

Specific Goals I think just improving communication would be the main goal. I know it’s important that the county work closely with all the cities in the county. It’s also important that all of the county departments work together. We have good employees at the County and we just need to better utilize them.

Projects I think it’s important to continue to improve the roads and replace bridges in the county as we have the money. Supporting the Sheriff’s department to keep the county safe should also be at the top of the list.

I am familiar with what it takes to bring new businesses into the county from my banking experience. We also need to continue to support our existing businesses.

GREGG ELSBERRY

CANDIDATE FOR BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF

My name is Gregg Elsberry and I am running for my second term as Boone County Sheriff. I have been in law enforcement for over twenty five years, and still enjoy coming to work. I have made many changes within the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and we have experienced many technological changes as well.

I ran for this position because I not only like to help but also guide.

There are different types of management people. Some tell and lead but seldom get involved . . . while others lead by example. I hope and feel I am the “lead by example” type of person.

Goals for upcoming years will be to get the radio system on track so everyone throughout the county can communicate without hiccups. This is being handled by Chief Deputy and 911 coordinator, Rick Lampe.

My other goals are to strengthen the amount of employees in the office and continue with training, education and equipment to make my employees safe and educated on the roads, in the jail and in the communications center.

I want to thank everyone that has voted for me in the past. I set many goals then and I believe I fulfilled many of them. I ask for your support again, so I can continue to make this beautiful county safe for all who live and visit.

Boone County Polling places were published in last week’s issue of The Ogden Reporter. The polls will be open at all voting precincts from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Other names appearing on the ballot Boone County voters will also be marking their ballots for President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, State Senator, and State Representative.

President/Vice President Democratic Party Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine Republican Party Donald Trump/Michael Pence Constitution Party Darrell Castle/Scott Bradley Iowa Green Party Jill Stein/ Ajamu Baraka Legal Marijuana Now Dan Vacek/Mark Elworth Libertarian Party Gary Johnson/Bill Weld New Independent Party Iowa Lynn Kahn/ Jay Stolba Party for Socialism and Liberation Gloria La Riva/Dennis Banks Rocky Roque De La Fuente/ Michael Steinberg Evan McMullin/Nathan Johnson UNITED STATES SENATOR Democratic Party Patty Judge Republican Party Charles Grassley Libertarian Party Charles Aldrich New Independent Party Iowa Jim Hennager Michael Luick-Thrams US REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 4 Democratic Party Kim Weaver Republican Party Steve King STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 24 Democratic Party Keith Puntenney Republican Party Jerry Behn STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 047 Democratic Party Deb Duncan Republican Party Chip Baltimore

PAGE FOUR - The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016

Almanac BIRTHS, OBITUARIES, CHURCHES

CHURCHES OF WEST BOONE CO. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Christine Cowan, Pastor Worship is at Immanuel

WATER’S EDGE CHURCH “For the Thirsty Soul”

Tuesday, Oct. 25: Prayer group 9 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26: Faith Unit 1:30 p.m. Quilters Ministry 1:30 p.m. Confirmation 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27: TOPS 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30: Worship and Communion 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.

COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Gary Hoyt, Pastor

Bible Study is from 9 to 10 a.m.

Gathering is from 10 to 10:15 a.m. Pre-service snacks served.

W o r s h i p service starts at 10:15 a.m.: Contemporary music and a relevant message from God’s Word.

Wednesday, Oct. 26: Ogden Manor Worship 1:30 p.m. BEWAP’s (5th & 6th) 4:30 p.m. Praise Band practice 5 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group (7th & 8th grades) 6 p.m.

Choir practice 6:30 p.m. Monica Circle 7:30 p.m. Bulldog Builders 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27: Seekers Bible Study 10 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30: Prayer Gathering 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Bulldog Builders small groups 7:30 p.m.

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Wade Brandt, Pastor

Sunday worship service is at 8:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. following morning worship and fellowship. AA meets at 7 p.m.

Monday.

Quilters meet Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring sack lunch.

Visitors welcome anytime.

Tuesday, Oct. 25: Thrivent 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26: Mid-Week classes 1-6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29: Worship & Holy Communion 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30: Worship & Holy Communion 9 a.m. Sunday School & Bible class 10:15 a.m. Movie night and popcorn - the community is invited 5 p.m.

BOXHOLM TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Rod Meyer, Pastor

Wednesday, Oct. 19: Ogden Manor service 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22: “Table Affair” at Faith Lutheran in Harcourt 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 23: Worship 9 a.m.

Fellowship 10 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27: Trinity Circle 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 502 W WALNUT

Sunday: Bible class is at 9:30 a.m. (Classes for all ages). Worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service is at 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study is at 7 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. James Bruch, Pastor Wednesday, Oct. 26: Mass 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30: Mass 8:30 a.m.

OGDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Curt Fincham, Pastor

341 W WALNUT

Rick Summerhays, Pastor

PILOT MOUND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Beth Morgan, Pastor

BETHEL CHURCH

Affiliated with Christian and Missionary Alliance – 5 miles south of Hwy. 30 on R 18 (L Ave.) office@bethelcma.org 515-275-4091 Interim Pastor: Paul Frederick

Wednesday, Oct. 26: AWANA (for ages 3 years old through 6th grade) 6:30-8:10 p.m. Jr/Sr High Youth Group 6:30-8:10 p.m. Oasis Adult Bible Study 6:45-8 p.m.

Worship Team Practice 8:15 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29: Set up and decorate for Scrooge 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30: Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Adult Sunday School classes 11 a.m. Scrooge practice 12:30 p.m.

BOXHOLM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Beth Morgan, Pastor Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m.

Joy Circle meets the first Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 2: Grandma’s Hamball Supper 4:30-7 p.m.

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN BEAVER UMC YOKED PARISH Worship Leader Bob Shadle

Sunday: Church service is at 10 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Thank You Heartfelt thanks to all my family and friends, near and far for balloons, cards, calls, gifts, flowers, corsage and memories.

My 95th birthday was

wonderful!

Doris King Martin

Sunday: Sunday school for all ages 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Evening service 6 p.m.

The church of Christ, Who are these people?

What was the path of safety and victory for the Israelites? To “do that which is right and good in the sight of the Lord” (Compare similar statements in Deuteronomy 12:25, 28; 13:18; 21:9).

We use the word “good” quite freely in our conversations about religious matters.

Among other things we speak about “good people,” “good ideas,” “good works,” “good congregations,” “good books,” “good speakers,” and “good leaders.”

It is written, “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter” (Isaiah 5:20). The bottom line is this; if God considers something to be “good,” then it is inappropriate for any person to call such “evil.” On the other hand, if God calls something “evil,” then it is not right for you, me, or anyone else to call it “good.”

Sometimes we mislabel activities or people, calling them “good” or “right” when the Lord doesn’t see them that way at all. God tells us, “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death” (Proverbs 16:25).

What looks or feels right or good to us may be displeasing to God. We must not allow our feelings or emotions to cloud our thinking so as to disregard what God says about a given matter.

In both the Old and New Testament we frequently read God’s instruction about what we must do with that which is good and evil. For instance: • “Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken” (Amos 5:14, 15).

• “Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good” (Romans 12:9).

• “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, 22).

• “Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good” (3 John 11).

In all matters that pertain to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3) we must turn to God’s Word in order to see what our Lord labels as “good” and “evil.” Let us give serious heed to what God told His people through Moses: “... do that which is right and good in the sight of the Lord” (Deuteronomy 6:18).

We invite you to come search for the Truth with us!

See “In Search of the Lord’s Way”, Sunday at 7:30 am on KCWI, cable Ch. 9!

We would like to invite you to worship with us at 502 W. Walnut!

Sunday Bible study at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday evening Bible study at 7:00 p.m.

OBITUARIES John Sturies John Sturies, 79, of Ogden, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at the Boone County Hospital. John’s wishes were to be cremated. For online obituaries and condolences please visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome. com John Hans Sturies was born Oct. 3, 1937, in Spirit Lake, IA, the son of Kurt & Cleo (Pollard) Sturies. John graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1956. On Oct. 5, 1957, John was united in marriage to Justa McRunnels in Jackson, MN. He worked as a mechanic at the local Chevrolet garage in Spirit Lake. In 1961 they moved to Ogden. He began to work at Hallett Construction Company as a mechanic. In 1965 he started Sturies Construction where he built many homes and businesses in Ogden. John retired in 2003. Among the favorite activities of John were fishing, huntJOHN STURIES ing, woodworking, visiting pawn 1937 - 2016 shops and Ebaying.

He is survived by his wife Justa Sturies, of Ogden, Iowa; two daughters, Cathy (Joe) Schneider of Bedford, TX, Meshelle (Scott) Johnston of San Diego, CA, four grandchildren Brandon, Gage, Chase Johnston & Elizabeth Schneider, brother Milton (Shirley) Sturies of Ogden, sister Susan Sturies of Spirit Lake and several nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Carol Colleen and sister Evabelle.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family

Eyerly Ball Integrated Health opening in Boone Eyerly Ball Integrated Health is opening a location in Boone. Having already been serving the Boone community, they have recently opened an office located at 900 W. Mamie Eisenhower Ave. There will be Care Coordinators on site to answer questions and begin the process of starting services.

In addition, Eyerly Ball has a clinic in Boone, located at 105 S. Marshall St., that is open Tuesday 8 a.m. t0 8 p.m. for medication services and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for therapy.

Finally, the Ames Eyerly Ball Clinic has begun scheduling walk-in appointments every Thursday. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the Clinic will be accepting walk-ins to come in and claim one of the appointments available between 1 and 2 p.m. that afternoon. These appointments are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

SHERIFF’S REPORT Friday, Oct. 14 7:47 a.m.: A person called the BCSO to report a suspicious person standing by their garage in the 200 block of NE 3rd St. in Ogden. A deputy was sent along with the Ogden Police Department and located Adam Winger. Winger was wanted out of Greene county on a probation revocation warrant. He was taken into custody and transported to the Greene County Jail.

9:07 a.m.: A person called the BCSO to report his daughter was distraught and threatened to harm herself and a family pet. A deputy was sent to the address in Boxholm and located the individual. The deputy talked to the distraught individual and convinced her to go to a friend’s house. No one was injured.

3:59 p.m.: The BCSO arrested Chaz Prewitt on an outstanding warrant from Boone County. He was transported to the BCJ. Saturday, Oct. 15 6:41 a.m.: A person called the BCSO to report and accident with injuries at J Ave. and 192 St. A deputy was sent to the area and located the vehicle and eventually the driver of the vehicle. The driver of he vehicle James Lane apparently lost control of his vehicle and went into the ditch. He was slightly injured and was later taken to the BCH for treatment. Charges of failure to maintain control and no registration.

4:59 p.m.: A person called the BCSO to report a vehicle in the ditch at 230th and US 30. Gustovo Alvarez Mendoza lost control of his vehicle and ended up in the ditch. A deputy located and eventually took into custody Mr. Mendoza who was charged with OWI third offense and failure to maintain control. He was taken to the BCJ for further testing.

No injuries were reported.

Sunday, Oct. 16 1:29 a.m.: A person called the BCSO to report a vehicle accident with several injuries at Nature Road and 22nd St. A deputy was sent along with Boone Fire and the Boone County ambulance. A car driven by Jocelyn Morales failed to negociate the curve on Nature road and rolled the vehicle over into the ditch. A total of six people were injured including the caller. All the injured were taken to the BCH for their injuries. Their condition is

unknown. The driver of the vehicle Morales was charged with failure to maintain control and violation of a restricted drivers licenses.

2:00 a.m: A deputy made a traffic stop on US 30 just west of airport road. After a brief investigation the driver of the vehicle Kevin Mitchell was detained for further investigation into possible OWI. He was transported to the BCJ for further testing.

Monday, Oct. 17 5:05 a.m.: On Star called the BCSO to report an accident at US 30 and D Ave. A deputy was sent along with the Boone County Ambulance, Ogden First Responders and the Ogden Fire Department. A vehicle driven by Frank Lay and a vehicle driven by Timothy Schrum collided at the intersection. After the investigation was complete, Schrum was charged with failure to yield half the roadway. Both drivers were transported to the BCH for their injuries.

Their condition is unknown.

10:08 a.m.: A person called the BCSO to report a vehicle accident with injuries at Hwy. 17 and 130th St. A car driven by Linda Bodensteiner failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the horse trailer of a vehicle driven by Doyle Jacobs.

Bodensteiner was injured in the accident and transported to the BCH for her injuries. Bodensteiner was charged with failure to stop at a stop sign. Her condition is unknown.

Wednesday, Oct. 19 11:56 a.m.: A person called the BCSO to report a motorcycle accident just west of Ogden on US 30. As it turned out there was not an accident the driver of the motorcycle had mechanical difficulty and laid the bike on it’s side. After a brief investigation the driver of the motorcycle was wanted out of Polk County on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, he was also cited for driving while suspended.

4:13 p.m.: Ron Dickerson was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Story County for probation violation. He was transported to the Story County Jail.

Thursday, Oct. 20 4:05 a.m.: The UPRR called to report an individual on one of their trains. A deputy along with BPD located Skip Huselton and charged him with trespassing and transported him to the BCJ.

LWML meets at Zion

Zion Lutheran LWML afternoon and evening guilds co-hosted the 16th annual Prayer service and salad supper on Thursday, Feb. 4th at 6:30 p.m.

Approximately 48 guests attended from Ogden churches and Boone Zone LWML societies. Hostesses were Dorothy Kruse, Karla Kahler, Penny Olson, Annette Powers and Eldora Heineman. The hostesses made and served homemade apple pie for dessert and all members attending brought salads to share. Tables were decorated with burlap table runners and bouquets of wheat in clear glass vases in keeping with the theme, “Wanted: Workers in God’s harvest Field”. Eldora Heineman welcomed all guests, Pastor Brandt offered the table prayer and then everyone enjoyed the salad buffet and dessert.

Pastor Brandt led the prayer service and was assisted by 5 readers who were costumed to portray farmers/gardeners from Biblical to modern-day times. The service expanded on the theme of “Sow-Nourish-Reap” from the Des Moines LWML convention last summer. Whether it is farming thousands of acres, a garden in our own backyard or the field our Heavenly Father allows us to tend and nourish with His means of grace, we are given the tools to plow, sow, seed, nurture and reap in His kingdom.

Several hyms were sung accompanied by organist, Annette Powers. The free-will offering received will go to “Providing Hope for Detroit” one of the nineteen LWML mission grants for 2015-2017.

Dates to remember: February 10-Ash Wednesday soup supper prior to services Monday, February 15-tie quilts for Lutheran World relief Thursday, March 3 next regular LWML meeting with hostesses Maxine Lingren and Eileen Westrum.

Health News . . .

Leg pain

By Dr. Rick Elbert, Ogden Doctor of Chiropractic From the cradle to the grave, your legs propel you through life and you seldom give them a thought. It’s just second nature to walk across the room or to push a door open with your leg when your hands are full.

When leg pains strike, you suddenly become aware of just how important your legs really are. Walking may be difficult or even impossible due to the pain.

In many cases, the problem does not lie in the legs themselves but in the sciatic nerve. It is the largest and longest nerve in the human body, reaching all the way down to the foot, so it is the most susceptible to injury.

A common cause of injury to the sciatic nerve is spinal misalignment.

This pinches the nerve, causing pain.

Spinal misalignments are usually not self-correcting, but require the attention of a health care professional such as your Doctor of Chiropractic.

Functional Chiropractic - Dr. Rick Elbert

329 W. Walnut St. Box 337, Ogden • 515-275-4899 www.functional-chiropractic.com

Briefly Library Board to meet Monday, Nov. 7 The Leonard A. Good Library board will meet Monday, November 7, 2016 at 4 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Items on the tentative agenda are as follows: Call to order; approve agenda; approve minutes; presentation and approval of bills/weekly deposits; public comment; correspondence to the Board.

Reports; director’s report; unfinished business; new business: • Approve modified employee evaluation form

• Approve new employee, Jennifer Weber • Consider NoveList Plus service for Reader Advisory Agenda Items for Next Meeting:

Next Meeting: December 5, 2016 4 p.m.

Adjourn: Please note that this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting as provided by Section 21.4(2) of the Code of Iowa.

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The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 - PAGE FIVE

THE WEEKLY SOCIAL SCENE AND A LOOK BACK ON OUR HISTORY

2006

1986

1956

10 Years Ago

60 Years Ago

30 Years Ago

From the Oct. 18, 2006 Issue:

From the Oct. 18, 1956 Issue:

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bristle of Ogden and Mr. and Mrs.Louis Greco of Boone are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children Bradley Michael Bristle and Carrie Ann Greco.

Jenny Stahr, Ogden, and Eric Fee, Indianola, announce their engagement and plans for a Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 wedding at Trinity Lutheran in Boone.

Eugene and Elsie Carlson, Fort Dodge, formerly of Pilot Mound, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006.

The traveling land-based group stands in front of their morning haul. Volunteers on the water in canoes or boats and others on land, cleaned up the river in the first annual Dragoon River Romp held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006. Amazingly, 6,320 lbs. of trash were removed.

Lois Powers, Keep Boone County Beautiful Coordinator, Emily Herring, Boone County Environmental Education Coordinator, Joel Bryan of Seven Oaks and Scott Smith of the Boone County Landfill, worked together for several months to bring the project about.

DMACC Boone Campus students Stephanie Sims, Emily Driscoll, Pamela Holt and Justin Peterson, all of Ogden, were recently inducted into the Tau Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Williams are the proud parents of a baby born Oct. 11, 1956 at 11:28 p.m. in the Boone County Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. and 5 and three quarters ounces and has been named Michael Lee. Three miles of Cookies, that is if they were laid in a straight line and next to each other, will be baked this week in a special promotion at Strayers Bakery in Ogden, according to its owners. If these cookies were stacked one upon another, they would make 10 stacks as high as the Strayer Bakery Building , according to the figures compiled by the Cookie Maker.

Votes were cast for the 1956 Homecoming queen, Thursday noon in the study hall with the class presidents and secretaries presiding. Crowning took place during the half time activities. Judy Van Pelt was crowned Homecoming queen by Don Nelson, while the other co-captain, Richard Schmidt, presented her with the traditional queen’s bouquet of red roses and a gift of jewelry.

A birthday courtesy honoring Mrs. Alvin Sims was held at the Sims home Tuesday evening, Oct. 16 with Mrs. Carl Kuhl as hostess.

Friends of the Art Heldts gathered at their home Sunday evening, Oct. 14 in a belated celebration of the couple’s thirty-fifth wedding anniversary which occurred June 15.

From the Oct. 15, 1986 Issue:

Ogden’s main street has been closed just west of the lumber yard as city crews and personnel from Dayton Farm Drainage have been putting in a water main for city water to Ag Serv’s new facility.

Members of the OHS Class of 1926 held their 60-year reunion Sunday, Oct. 5, 1986 at The Vault, Ltd. Present were Jeanette Leafquist, Myrtle (Boyden) Stine, Della (Danielson) Chance, Dorothy (Smith) Waters, Morgan Roby, Ben Kouhns, and Bernice (Nornholm) Adams.

(On “The Schools” page) Mrs. Marla Swanson is this week’s teacher of the week.

“I’m older than Mrs. Longnecker and younger than Nancy Houchins,” said Swanson when asked about her age.

When asked about the kids at OHS, she replied, “I think they get along well. They strive to be the best they can be.”

Swanson graduated from Grand Community School. Some of her activities she participated in while in high school were basketball, softball and golf. She earned a spot on the first team all-area basketball team as a sophomore, junior and senior. One of her most memorable moments in high school was beating Ogden three out of four years in basketball!

Carla Stumbo keeps busy. Carla is a high school senior who is very active. A few of her many activities are basketball, softball, French Club, O Club, yearbook staff and National Honor Society.

When Carla is not in school, she likes to listen to .38 Special in her red Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. She also sits at home and watches “The Cosby Show,” her favorite TV program.

Carla’s advice to underclassmen is to make a lot of friends and have a good time, because school does go fast.

Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.

- Linda Lingle

Meals on Wheels Weekly Menus Tuesday, Oct. 25: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, chocolate ice cream, cranberry juice, white milk, ww bread w/marg.

Wednesday, Oct. 26: Chili, baked potato, cinnamon applesauce, pears, animal crackers, white milk, ww bread w/marg.

Thursday, Oct. 27: Roast beef/ gravy, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, banana, orange juice, white milk, ww bread w/marg.

Friday, Oct. 28: Lemon baked tilapia, cheesy potatoes, carrots and peas, peaches, grape juice, white milk, ww bread w/marg.

Monday, Oct. 31: Chicketti, mashed potatoes, broccoli, orange, apple juice, white milk, ww bread w/marg.

DMACC fall semester foundation scholarships

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) students from the Ogden area have received scholarships from the DMACC Foundation for the fall semester.

The recipients include: Allison Melchert, Nursing Associate Degree, Ogden, $300 Hallet Foundation Endowment Savannah Baugh, Culinary Arts, Ogden, $1000 Hector Boiardi Endowment Toni Hutchins, Paralegal, Ogden, $350 DMACC Foundation Michele Johnson, Liberal Arts, Ogden, $250 DMACC Foundation Benjamin Phillips, Liberal Arts, Ogden, $500 Perry Promise Michelle Watson, Accounting Specialist, Ogden, $500 DMACC Employee/Student Endowment Gabrielle Weber, Liberal Arts, Ogden, $1000 DMACC Pioneers Samantha Wirtz, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Ogden, $250 DMACC Foundation

Ogden Manor News Tuesday, Oct. 25: Devotions 8:45 a.m. Ogden Rollers Bean bags 9:45 a.m.

Popcorn & a movie “Halloween” 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26: Devotions 9:45 a.m. Ogden Rollers 10:30 a.m.

CUMC 1:30 p.m. Pine cone feeders w/ Katie 3 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27: Devotions 9:45 a.m. Ogden Library 10 a.m. Ogden Rollers 10:30 a.m. Nail Grooming w/Red Hat Ladies 1:45 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28: Devotions 9:45 a.m. Ogden Rollers 10:30 a.m. Music w/Mike Lorenzo 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29: Dominoes 10 a.m. Danny O’Donnell on Channel 11 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30: Catholic Time 9:30 a.m. Dominoes 1:30 p.m. Devotions w/Sally 5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31: Ogden Rollers 9:45 a.m. Devotions 10:45 a.m. Bingo w/Ron 1:30 p.m. Halloween Party Trick or Treat Night.

Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president, but they don’t want them to become politicians in the process.

- John F. Kennedy

COMING EVENTS TUESDAY, OCT. 25 Adult coloring 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 Beth sewing 9:30-11 a.m. Yoga 11:30 a.m. at the McGraw Senior Center.

THURSDAY, OCT. 27 Bingo 9:30-11:30 a.m. at McGraw Senior Center.

EVERY THURSDAY TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every week on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 119 SW 2nd St., Ogden. Visitors are always welcome (preteens, teens, and adults - male and female). First meeting is free.

TOPS Club, Inc. is an affordable, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization with thousands of associate chapters in the United States and Canada. Members learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise, motivation, and more at weekly meetings. For details, call Linda Trudo at 515-275-4620, visit www.tops.org or call TOPS Headquarters at 800-932-8677.

FRIDAY, OCT. 28 Mat yoga at 11 a.m. & yoga 11:30 a.m. at McGraw Senior Center.

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Iowans get Chuck Grassley’s ear.

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That’s why he meets with Iowans in Boone County— and every county, at least once—every year.

Grassley listened in Boone County: August 2016: Q&A with employees at Fareway Stores, Inc., in Boone March 2015: Q&A with students at Boone High School January 2014: Tour and Q&A with employees at Rolfe Manufacturing in Boone May 2013: Town Meeting in Boone January 2012: Town Meeting in Boone January 2011: Q&A with the Madrid Lions Club

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PAGE SIX - The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Merriam family and Ogden Fun Days Dave Ohlson remembers a good guy Merriam’s Midway, for years was the focal point of Ogden’s annual Fun Days Celebration. Before Adventureland, before World’s of Fun those living in the rural areas always looked forward to this local community event. A carnival coming to town during Ogden Fun Days was the highlight of many a childhood.

Pennies, were saved year long in anticipation of thrilling carnival rides, Midway games and the summertime carnival treats of cotton candy and snow cones.

Following the parade, people flooded across the railroad tracks to the city park.

The Merriam family’s wide assortment of safe, quality attractions provided hours of entertainment.

In his story, Dale refers to the carnival’s miniature train.

“Passenger trains of that era often had names of cities - City of New Orleans, City of Miami, etc.,” said Dale. “My grandfather’s train proudly carried the name “CITY OF OGDEN” neatly painted on each car by local sign painter Marlon Balcer.”

And the show must go on

Although Dale does not recall

- continued from page one. the first year the carnival set up for Ogden Fun Days, he said he can pretty well document the years 1949 through 1957. One year in particular stands out in his memory: “I know my grandfather died in July 1954. Our carnival was in Buffalo, Minn. when we got the news. The next day was the last day of that festival. We tore the carnival down after we closed the last night (as usual) and then my father loaded the family (Al, Edna, my sister Margret and myself) in the car, and pulling our camping trailer, drove the rest of the night to Ogden.

Funeral arrangements were made, the carnival was set up, the funeral was held, Fun Days, was held, the carnival torn down and we drove out of town to the next date. There is an old tradition that dates back to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show that declares, ‘The show must go on.’”

And go on it did!

Ogden Fun Days

Ogden Fun Days is now in it’s 85th year.

This moment in Ogden’s history is sponsored by:

Ogden Fun Days was initiated Oct. 19, 1931 in response to the Depression. The Fun Day was planned with the idea that everyone who came to Ogden would forget their troubles, even if for just a day, by participating in all the activities.

Sponsored by local businesses, the event replaced the Farm Products Show. Some of the businessmen thought that a Farm Products Show wouldn’t be a success that year due to the poor grade of produce and the generally depressed feeling of the public.

Some of the offerings during the first year of Fun Days were greased pig races and town vs. country tugo-war, whisker judging, men’s button sewing, women’s nail driving, cracker eating and chicken catching, softball and music.

In 1950 the merchants sponsored the first free feed.

A large parade was also held.

Fun Days began as a one day event and was called a Free Fun Day. Past themes included Remember When (1978), 50 Years of Fun (1981), Improve the Future, Learn From the Past (1994), Red, White and Blue in 2002, and Dog Days of Summer (2009).

by BECKY BLAIR Dave Ohlson has a deep rooted connection with Ogden in many ways. Besides being the son of Dean Ohlson, long time pharmacist in Ogden, Dave also worked at Sherbring Chevrolet for years.

I know Dave as a wonderful storyteller as well and had recalled him telling of Ogden Fun Days and his story of how it got started. So we asked him for his recollections.

When Dave was a young boy, he remembers going to the street just west of what is now Auto Electric & Tune Up. Maurice “Sherb” Sherbring owned the business then and sold Chevrolets in that location.

Sherb had arranged for Al Merriam to bring one or two of his carnival rides there as a form of customer appreciation. It was after that it seems, businesses in Ogden came together to create the Fun Days as we know it - with a parade, rides in the park,

dances, and so many other forms of entertainment.

For years, the Ogden Businessmen also hosted a ‘free feed’ along with the other attractions until it simply became too expensive.

There was an era when men would gather at various locations in town to ‘shoot the breeze’ so to speak. Some came to Sherb’s car dealership for their coffee hour, others to the elevator, the News Stand, or Rudy’s Restaurant or Lincoln Cafe. For years, Dave looked forward to the visits from Al Merriam - owner of Merriam’s Midway Shows.

“He was an amazing guy, a real character!” Ohlson recalled. “I asked him once, ‘how did you ever make a living during the depression?’”

“Dave,” Al Merriam replied, “People always had money for crap like that!” And he went on to tell the following story:

One day a man came to me in tattered clothing, not two nickels to rub together. Two shabby little kids were with him. He asked how much to ride? When I told him $1.40, he pulled out a twenty dollar bill - probably his last one - gave it to me and said, ‘Let ‘em ride until it’s gone.’

Dave, he was king for a day in those kids’ eyes!

Dave continued, “I thought a lot of Al. He had scruples. He had a hard scrabble life working with his business on the road, then he’d return to our small town a well respected man. He was an amazing guy. Al and Edna Merriam were good people.”

As all great storytellers do, Dave ended with this awesome thought.

“It’s the characters in our small towns that make our story! There’s some comic relief!”

Merriam’s Midway Shows Public Notices

THE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF OUR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS

OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES September 21, 2016 7:00AM The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on the above date.

Present: Chairperson, Donna SloanChristensen Richard Smith, Cy Hornberg Supt. Brandon Craighton, Administrative Assistant Linda Sunstrom. Eric Seeman of Houston and Seeman Approval of Regular Board Meeting, Special Board Meeting, Additions and Approval of Agenda, and Payment of Bills: Smith moved to approve the August 17, 2016 Regular Meeting minutes, Additions and approval of the Agenda, and the Payment of the Bills. Hornberg seconded.

Ayes: Sloan-Christensen, Smith, Hornberg. Nays: None Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Audit: Seeman presented the Independent Auditor’s Report to the Board. Sloan-Christensen motioned to accept and file the 20152016 Fiscal Audit. Smith seconded. Ayes: Sloan-Christensen, Smith, Hornberg.

Nays: None Approval of Credit Card Statement: Hornberg made the motion to approve the credit card statement, Sloan-Christensen seconded. Ayes: Sloan-Christensen, Smith, Hornberg. Nays: None General Ledger Report: Viewed and discussed the recap of cash on hand as of September 21, 2016.

Memorial at Water Tower: SloanChristensen made the motion to not allow a Memorial Bench to be located at the Water Tower. Smith seconded. Ayes: Sloan-Christensen, Smith, Hornberg.

Nays: None Resolution Accepting Radiator Building: Board Member Donna Sloan-Christensen introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS”, and moved its adoption. Board Member Cy Hornberg seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, AYES: Sloan-Christensen, Hornberg, Smith; Nayes: None Whereupon, the Chairperson declared the following Resolution duly adopted: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, on the 17th day of June, 2015 the Chairperson and Secretary of Ogden, Iowa, entered into a construction contract with Breiholz Construction Company of Des Moines, Iowa, for the construction of certain public improvements generally described as Radiator Building Project; and WHEREAS, the contractor has fully completed the construction of the public improvements in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract and plans and specifications, as shown by the certificate of the Engineer filed with Superintendent on April 27, 2016: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, STATE OF IOWA: Section 1. That the report of the Engineer be and the same is hereby approved and adopted, and the public improvements are hereby approved and accepted as having been fully completed in accordance with the plans, specifications and form of contract and the total final construction cost thereof is hereby determined to be $169,488.04, as shown in the report of the Engineer.

PASSED AND APPROVED, this 21st day of September, 2016

Bad Debt Report: Reviewed the Bad Debt Report.

Erickson Subdivision: Craighton presented the Board with a Water Purchase Contract and Construction Permit for the Erickson Subdivision. Smith made a motion to approve it in substantially the form now before this Board with such revisions or additions as may be determined by the General Manager and the Utility’s legal counsel. Sloan-Christensen seconded.

Ayes: Sloan-Christensen, Smith, Hornberg. Nays: None Board Member New Business: Hornberg stated that Haws Drive lighting looks good. The regular Board meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2016 at 7:00 a.m.

Adjourn: Motion by Smith, second

by Hornberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:11AM. Ayes: Sloan-Christensen, Smith, Hornberg.

DONNA SLOAN-CHRITENSEN, CHAIRPERSON BRANDON CRAIGHTON, SUPT. CLAIMS FROM AUGUST 17, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 A&M LAUNDRY, INC. SUPPLIES............................... $84.76 ACCESS SYSTEMS, SERVICE AGREEMENT........................ $224.95 AIRGAS USA, LLC, SUPPLIES.. $100.59 BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES.............................. $301.25 BOEHM INSURANCE AGENCY TRAILER INSURANCE............ $94.00 BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL SELF FUNDING.................... $408.32 BOONE COUNTY TREASURER PROPERTY TAXES............ $1,130.00 CINTAS CORPORATION SUPPLIES............................... $82.99 CITY OF OGDEN, STREET LIGHTS/ FUEL.................................. $2,811.16 CLARK’S FOOD MART SUPPLIES............................... $24.24 DITCH WITCH FINANCIAL SERVICES TOOLS............................... $1,035.24 DITCH WITCH OF MINNESOTA & IOWA RENTALS/TOOLS.............. $1,102.36 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS SELF FUNDING...................... $47.25 HEATHER MANKEN REBATE................................. $300.00 IA PUBLIC EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PAYROLL........................... $4,339.35 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PAYROLL........................... $8,507.90 IOWA ASSN. MUN. UTILITIES ENERGY EFF/DUES............. $631.20 IOWA UTILITIES BOARD ASSESMENT...................... $1,590.00 IOWA WATER MANAGEMENT CORP LABOR.................................. $200.00 ITRON, INC, PROGRAM SUPPORT............................. $682.65 KRIZ DAVIS COMPANY MATERIAL/TOOLS............. $2,315.80 MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATE MATERIAL............................. $396.97 MARY MULLIN, LABOR............. $100.00 MERELE JENKINS, REBATE........ $25.00 MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORP PUBLICATION....................... $114.03 MIDWEST UNDERGROUND RENTALS .......................... $1,908.00 OGDEN FARM & FEED CENTER MATERIAL/RENTALS............ $521.07 OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY TELEPHONE SERVICE......... $368.84 PAYROLL, PAYROLL............. $20,755.14 PEOPLES CLOTHING STORE SAFETY BOOTS................... $500.00 PEOPLES TRUST & SAVINGS BANK,

BOND/EL IMPROV. FUND/ FUEL................................ $12,624.04 POSTMASTER, POSTAGE......... $477.48 QUILL CORPORATION SUPPLIES............................... $64.46 R.S. STOVER COMPANY MATERIAL............................. $413.23 RAY’S DOORS, LABOR........... $2,350.00 CUSTOMER REFUND METER REFUND..................... $15.99 RESALE POWER GROUP OF IA. PURCHASE POWER........ $90,635.32 ROGER CHRISTENSEN REBATE................................... $75.00 SHERMCO INDUSTRIES INC LABOR............................... $3,022.00 STRAUSS LOCK COMPANY SECURITY............................... $71.07 STUART C IRBY CO. ELECTRICAL SAFETY EQUIP. / MATERIAL.......................... $1,279.26 TERRY WILL, SELF FUNDING..... $37.29 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA PAYROLL........................... $1,410.00 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM ........................ $1,000.00 U.S. CELLULAR, TELEPHONE SERVICE................................. $27.04 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIFE INSURANCE ................ $853.20 VISION BANK, SUPPLIES............ $58.68 WELLMARK BC/BS OF IOWA HEALTH INSURANCE........ $6,550.86 TOTAL ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT

CLAIMS.........................$171,667.98 ACCESS SYSTEMS SERVICE AGREEMENT........ $224.95 AUTO ELECTRIC & TUNEUP LABOR.................................... $58.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY HEAT....................................... $30.11 CENTURY LINK, TELEPHONE SERVICE................................. $54.70 CINTAS CORPORATION SUPPLIES............................... $82.99 CITY OF OGDEN, SEWER........... $65.68 DITCH WITCH FINANCIAL SERVICES TOOLS............................... $1,035.24 DITCH WITCH OF MINNESOTA & IOWA, RENTALS................ $1,000.00 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS...................... $2,572.50 IOWA ASSN. MUN. UTILITIES DUES.................................... $274.35 IOWA ONE CALL, SERVICE......... $37.90 ITRON, INC. PROGRAM SUPPORT.......... $682.66 MANATTS, MATERIAL............. $1,100.00 MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATE MATERIAL............................. $396.97 MID-IOWA SALES COMPANY.................

SUPPLIES............................... $46.44 MIDLAND POWER COOPERATIVE UTILITIES........................... $1,592.69 MIDWEST UNDERGROUND RENTALS........................... $1,908.00 OGDEN FARM & FEED CENTER.TOOLS/ RENTALS.............................. $292.39 PEOPLES TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK FUEL....................................... $26.47 QUILL CORPORATION SUPPLIES............................... $64.47 STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY TESTING................................. $25.00 STRAUSS LOCK COMPANY SECURITY SYSTEM............... $30.95 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM......................... $1,000.00 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE LABOR.................................... $93.42 UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO. MATERIAL.......................... $5,196.02 TOTAL WATER DEPARTMENT CLAIMS............................$17,891.90

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OFFICIAL NOTICE OFFICIAL NOTICE BEFORE THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE UTILITIES DIVISION OF THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE CITIZENS OF BOONE AND HAMILTON COUNTIES: Notice is given that Black Hills Energy Company, Papillion, Nebraska, under the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 479 (2015), has filed a petition with the Iowa Utilities Board (Board) for renewal of a permit to construct, operate, and maintain an existing natural gas pipeline. The route of the pipeline is described as follows: STANHOPE, IOWA EXHIBIT “A” PIPELINE LOCATION DESCRIPTION Beginning at a point on the existing facilities of Northern Natural Gas Company located in the NE ¼ of Section 30, T85N, R25W, Boone County, Iowa; thence north, within the west side of Iowa Highway 17 right-of-way, extending through SE ¼ of Section 19, NE ¼ of Section 19, SE ¼ of Section 18, NE ¼ of Section 18, SE ¼ of Section 7, NE ¼ of Section 7, SE ¼ of Section 6 and NE ¼ of Section 6, into the SE ¼ of Section 31, T86N, R25W, Hamilton County, Iowa. Thence, continuing north in the west right-of-way of Iowa Highway 17 through the NE ¼ of Section 31, SE ¼ of Section 30, NE ¼ of Section 30, SE ¼ of Section 19, NE ¼ of Section 19, SE ¼ of Section 18, NE ¼ of Section 18, SE ¼ of Section 7, NE ¼ of Section 7, SE ¼ of Section 6; thence east, across Iowa Highway 17 terminating at a district regulator station located upon the SW ¼ of Section

5, T86N, R25W, Hamilton County.

A map showing the route of the pipeline may be obtained by writing to Brad Fleming, Black Hills Energy Company, 1102 East First Street, Papillion, NE 68046 or by calling 402-221-2714.

Orders issued and documents filed in this docket may be viewed on the Board’s Electronic Filing System (EFS) at http://efs. iowa.gov. Objections to the granting of the renewal of permit may be filed using EFS or in writing, although electronic filing is preferred, within 20 days after the date of second publication of this notice.

Instructions for submitting an electronic filing can be found on the EFS Web site at http://efs.iowa.gov. Written objections must be filed with the Iowa Utilities Board, 1375 E. Court Ave., RM 69, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0069. Both electronic and written objections must clearly state the objector’s name and address and list the docket number on the objection. Late filed objections may be permitted if good cause is shown.

The date of the first publication is October 26, 2016. The date of the second publication November 2, 2016.

UTILITIES BOARD Geri D. Huser, Chair Elizabeth S. Jacobs Nick Wagner Docket No. P-0799 ATTEST: Trisha M. Quijano Executive Secretary, Designee Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 12th day of October, 2016.

SNOW ORDINANCE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ENGINEER As the winter season approaches, the County Engineer would like to remind the rural residents and travelers about the County’s Snow Ordinance. Adopted in 1995, this ordinance was implemented due to economics and liability.

After a snowfall, the initial effort is to open paved roads at least to one lane traffic as soon as possible. Further opening of hard surfaced roads and the clearing of gravel roads then follows. Normal snow removal hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

When conditions deem necessary, crews will be on the job from 5:00 a.m. until dark. Paved roads will be sanded during normal working hours. Boone County will not provide a “dry” pavement condition.

The ordinance advises motorists to drive according to the conditions.

Motorists should reduce their speed at least 25 m.p.h. below normal driving conditions. Drivers should use extra caution at intersections, railroad crossings, curves, hills and bridges.

A copy of the complete Boone County Snow Removal Ordinance.

No. 63A is available on the Boone County Website or in the County Engineer’s Office.

Drive carefully!

BOONE COUNTY SUPERVISORS October 12, 2016 Foster called the regular meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with Duffy and Foster present. Duffy moved Foster seconded motion to approve October 5, 2016 minutes. NO: None. YES: Duffy and Foster.

Motion carried.

Duffy moved Foster seconded motion to approve the agenda as posted. NO: None. YES: Duffy and Foster. Motion carried. Hollingshead joined meeting at 8:33 a.m.

Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to approve 2017 Applications for Military Exemptions and 2017 Applications for Homestead Credit as recommended by Boone County Assessor as follow. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried. Military & Homestead: Lorraine Gallentine, 337 S 1st St., Ogden; Kennard J. & Leona J. McDeid,1166 130th St., Boone (Dodge Township). Homestead: Kayla Miller, 615 19th St., Boone; Donald J. Howard, 1113 193rd St., Boone (Des Moines Township); Valerie K. Baker, 2127 Tama S.t, Boone; Douglas E. & Melissa A Rothfus, 2172 K Ave., Woodward (Peoples Township).

Board reviewed and placed on file minutes from Courthouse Security Committee meeting held October 7, 2016.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to approve Boone County Resolution 2016-22 establishing county policy on security cameras located in hallways of Boone County Courthouse as follows.

NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 16-22 Resolution adopting policy concerning security cameras in Boone County Courthouse Hallways Whereas the Boone County Board of Supervisors has installed security cameras in the courthouse to enhance security at the courthouse; and Whereas the security cameras are designed to capture video and audio of activities in the courthouse hallways. Now

let it be Resolved it is policy of the county that any recorded data captured by the cameras will be destroyed within thirty (30) days of being recorded, unless a request is made to the Boone County Sheriff that the recorded data be preserved. Be it further Resolved the party requesting preservation of the data will be charged a reasonable fee related to the cost of preserving the data. Be it further Resolved signs will be posted advising courthouse patrons that their activity is being recorded. It is finally Resolved that the data obtained from the cameras is considered a confidential record under Iowa Code Section 22.7(50) and as the recordings are designated for the protection of county employees, courthouse visitors and county property, the data will be considered a confidential record.

Board reviewed and placed on file monthly report of Clerk of District Court of Fees Collected for Boone County for September 2016.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion approving pay adjustment for Penny Vossler, Boone County GIS Coordinator to $52,286 per annum effective October 1, 2016. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Duffy moved Hollingshead second motion approving pay adjustment for Shannon Brown, Case Management Supervisor, CCS to $60,000 per annum effective October 10, 2016. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to approve signing letter to Ron Tolle regarding snow removal policy on Class B roadway. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to approve signing letter of understanding allowing residents extra time to move from county owned property located on 23rd St. , Boone. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Andy Hockenson, Boone County Conservation Director presented departmental update.

Andy Godzicki presented request to raise credit card limit on Sheriff’s Office Credit Card which is currently $2,500. Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to approve raising Sheriff’s Office credit card limit to $5,000.00. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Scott Kruse, County Engineer presented Secondary Road update.

Bid received for repairs in DD 12 was $1,000 from Jet Drain, only bid received.

Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to award repair work to Jet Drain.

NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Bid received for repairs in DD 52 was $3,900, from Jet Drain only bid received.

Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to award repair work to Jet Drain.

NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Bid received for repairs in DD 93 was $23,000 from Ubben Tiling, only bid received. Hollingshead moved Duffy seconded motion to award repair work to Ubben Tiling. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Hollingshead. Motion carried.

Bid received for repairs in DD 44-45 was $3,000 from D & J Tree Services, only bid received. Duffy moved Hollingshead seconded motion to award repair work to D & J Tree Services. NO: None. YES: Duffy, Foster and Foster. Motion carried.

Foster recessed meeting for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

Foster and Duffy participated by telephone in meeting of City Development Board regarding voluntary annexation of Boone County Property to Slater.

Foster adjourned meeting at 1:15 p.m.

These minutes were approved October 19, 2016.

Attest: Philippe E. Meier Boone County Auditor

Sports

The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - PAGE FIVE

NOBODY COVERS THE BULLDOGS LIKE WE DO!

Ogden School Calendar Wednesday, Oct. 26 Staff Professional Development

1:00 Early Dismissal

Seniors Sell Yankee Candles, Ogden High School Thursday, Oct. 27 OMS Girls Basketball - 1st Day of Practice Seniors Sell Yankee Candles. Ogden High School 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.: Musical Practice, OHS Band/Chorus Room & Auditorium Friday, Oct. 28 Seniors Sell Yankee Candles, Ogden High School

Aaron McCutcheon breaks through for a big run. -Football photos by T. R. Photography

Trent Ganoe (No. 58) and Austin Fynn bring down a Cougar ball carrier.

Bulldogs fall short on Senior Parent Night

by AUSTIN KREBER

REPORTER SPORTS WRITER

The Ogden seniors put on their Bulldog football jersey for the last time in a 29-24 defeat to Manson-Northwest Webster.

It was a close throughout, with Ogden staying close to MansonNorthwest Webster throughout the game. In fact, the biggest lead was 11 points by M-NWW starting in the third quarter. That was a lead that Ogden couldn’t overcome, though a touchdown pass to Nathan Kennedy as time expired closed the gap.

In the first quarter, the Cougars

were able to drive down the field, mainly relying on the ground game before they scored a touchdown.

They failed on the two point conversion to take a 6-0 lead.

Ogden quickly answered with a couple of runs up the middle by Wesley Clausen. Clausen eventually was rewarded with a touchdown of his own. The extra point was blocked, tying the game at 6.

Both teams were able to move the ball well in the first half. Ogden’s running game was very sharp, with some inside gives and quarterback keepers moving the ball in chunks.

They were able to score three touchdowns in the first half, but MNWW had a bit more firepower and led 26-18 going into the second half.

The second half was the complete opposite from the first. Instead of the offenses dominating the play, the defenses were the stars of the show. Besides one long pass by Northwest Webster, they couldn’t get anything going. That one pass led to a mid-range field goal which was the Cougars’ only score in the second half.

Ogden meanwhile, was able to move the ball well. They consistent-

ly got first downs and spent quite a bit of time in Northwest Webster’s territory. The problem was that Ogden started turning over the ball after no turnovers in the first half.

Ogden ended up with four turnovers that half, three fumbles and one interception. The turnovers came at very inopportune times as three were in opposing territory, including the interception which came in the end zone. They all took potential points off the board. Ogden did finally make it to pay dirt in the second half, when as time was expiring, quarterback Sam Christensen found

senior Nathan Kennedy in the end zone. While the game was already out of reach, it was nice way to cap off the season for Nathan Kennedy.

Kennedy has fought an injury filled season but he’s been productive when he’s been on the field.

Overall, the Ogden’s football season hasn’t seen much success in the wins-losses category, finishing with a record of 1-8, but they showed improvement throughout the season.

Ogden has a very young team that should only improve as the years go by. While the seniors will be missed, Ogden’s future is looking bright.

Saturday, Oct. 29 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Musical Practice, OHS Band/Chorus Room & Auditorium State cross country meet. Lakeside Municipal Golf Course, Fort Dodge.

Sunday, Oct. 30 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.: OHS Boys and Girls Basketball Open Gym, OHS Gym 5:00 p.m.: OHS Football Awards Banquet, OHS Cafeteria Monday, Oct. 31 Halloween OMS Boys Basketball - 1st Day of Practice

Tuesday, Nov. 1 Music Boosters Sales, Pastry Roll Fundraiser OMS SCIBA Honor Band, Ankeny Centennial HS Wednesday, Nov. 2 Music Boosters Sales, Pastry Roll Fundraiser Please note: Events are subject to change. Check the school website for updates: www.ogdenschools.org and click on the District Calendar date.

Boys CC team, two girls qualify for state

by AUSTIN KREBER

REPORTER SPORTS WRITER

DISTRICT CHAMPION ANDREW STUMBO

RIGHT: Bulldogs running in the middle of the pack: Gabby Diggs, Aubrey Keenan, Trinitie Barnett, Claudia Kester, Samantha Andersen.

-Cross country photos by Julie Hinman

The Ogden High School boys and girls cross country team found out who gets to go to the state meet after they ran at Atlantic on Thursday.

The boys team did very well, with the team qualifying for state. To qualify, the team needs to be in the top 3. Ogden ran extremely well and received a 2nd place finish with 83 points. They were 27 points behind first place South Hamilton, but 23 points above the 3rd place RolandStory.

Ogden also had two runners qualify individually. Andrew Stumbo was the first place runner at the meet with a blazing time of 16:54.09. He was 18 seconds ahead of the second place finisher. Levi Gershom also qualified for state after a 14th place finish. His time of 18:09.37 was plenty good enough to qualify.

The girls team just missed out on state, finishing 4th, just 13 points out of third. Overall, Ogden did run pretty well, they just couldn’t cut enough seconds off their runs to get to third place. This was a huge improvement from last season for the girl’s team. With so few seniors on the team, next year could be the year they make it to state.

That being said, the girls will still be represented by two runners who individually qualified. Hannah Booth placed 7th with a time of 21:55.34. She has consistently been in the top 15 all season. Close behind was Camryn Buxton who ran a time of 22:07.36, good enough for 11th place.

The state cross country meet is this Saturday, in Fort Dodge. The 2A schools should start around 1 o’clock in the afternoon.

ABOVE: Jacob Hinman, left, powers past his competitor.

LEFT: Garrett Buxton placed 23rd out of 87 runners at the District CC meet.

PHOTO PROVIDED

Gershom Levi crossed in 14th place at Districts.

After Hours Clinic 5 to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Boone County Hospital West Clinic The clinic will move to Boone County Family Medicine North, 120 South Story Street, Boone, November 1st.

Conditions that can be treated in the Clinic: l Sore throat, sinus infection and other minor illnesses l Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea l Sprains and strains l Splint application l Urinary tract infections l Migraines l Upper respiratory infections l Simple wounds and laceration repairs l Skin rash and infections l Nose bleed packing l Cuts and minor burns l Allergic reaction to a bug bite l Ear infection l Superficial foreign body removal

More serious illnesses and injuries will need to be seen in the Emergency Room (ER).

1015 Union Street, Boone l (515) 433-8585 l www.boonehospital.com

PAGE EIGHT - The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

OGDEN POLICE REPORT Monday, October 17 6:41 a.m.: Officer was called to the Ogden Middle school for an intrusion alarm. It was determined to be an employee error.

11:23 a.m.: Officer handled a loose dog complaint at 301 NE 2nd Street.

6:51 p.m.: Officer assisted a stranded motorist at 526 SW 4th Street.

Tuesday, October 18 7:56 a.m.: Officer handled an animal complaint.

9:18 a.m.: Officer assisted a Boone County Deputy with a single vehicle accident in the 200 block of 210th Street.

11:00 a.m.: Officer assisted Ogden First responders at 320 W. Mulberry Street.

12:01 p.m.: Officer assisted a stranded motorist in the 700 block of Hwy 30.

2:09 p.m.: Officer responded to Howe Elementary School for an out of control student. Student was

removed from the building with a legal guardian.

2:32 p.m.: Officer picked up an abandoned bike at Clark’s Food Mart.

6:58 p.m.: Officer responded to 822 N. 1st Street for an out of control juvenile.

9:23 p.m.: Officer investigated a complaint of a possible intoxicated driver on old Hwy. 30. Officer located the driver and he was okay.

Wednesday, October 19 9:25 a.m.: Officer investigated a theft from Clark’s Food Mart.

9:48 a.m.: Officer responded to 101 E. Locust for a domestic dispute.

12:00 p.m.: Officer assisted a Boone County Deputy with a possible motorcycle accident on Highway 30.

Thursday, October 20 8:00 a.m.: Officer arrested Sondra Millard at 608 W. Division Street on two Boone County war-

rants.

9:13 a.m.: Officer arrested Alan Millard at 608 W. Division Street on an alleged violation of a no contact order.

Friday, October 21 5:20 p.m.: Officer arrested Hailey Elsworth at 520 S. 1st Apt. #3 for a outstanding warrant.

Saturday, October 22 No reported activity.

Sunday, October 23 6:05 p.m.: Officer assisted a subject with a civil matter.

8:55 p.m.: Officer assisted a stranded motorist in the 500 block of S 1st Street.

10:28 p.m.: Officer assisted the Boone Police department with a traffic stop.

PSA: The new 35 MPH speed zone is in effect from Division Street to south of overpass. There is a Your Speed radar at south side of bridge coming north into town.

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Tickets are $15.00 advance and $20.00 at the door Kids 12 and under are FREE!

On October 30th - 7pm.

At the Avenue of the Saints Event Center Get your tickets by calling: 515.333.4628 or online at: https://store7885047.ecwid.com

PAGE TEN - The Ogden Reporter, Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Everyday Low Price Propane Exchanges! $16 each

HOURS: OPEN 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

MONDAY-SUNDAY Senior Citizens’

5% Discount Every Tuesday!

275-2403

GROCERY BARGAINS BARGAINS GROCERY

CLARK’S GUARANTEED QUALITY MEATS

BONELESS

80% LEAN

7

.

5-lb pack . family pkg

29

2

lb.

OSCAR MAYER UPLOADED 14.1-15.6 oz. pkg.

2 119 259 219

ARMOUR ORIGINAL OR

19 lb.

2 .99 299 119

TYSON CHICKEN

CURLY’S PULLED IN BBQ SAUCE

EL DORADO BREADED

FARMLAND LINKS OR ROLLS

15-24

MARUCHAN

EYE OF ROUND ROAST

1

lb.

CLARK’S DELI

10 oz. pkg.

2-lb. bag

..........................

YELLOW

OCEAN SPRAY FRESH

3-lb. bag

12 oz. bag

...............................

00

2/

lb.

ORANGE, RED, OR YELLOW

3-lb. bag

..........................

4 2

89

16-20 oz. pkg.

COLORADO CRISP

GRAPE

CHILI BEANS

POURABLE DRESSING

SHUR FINE

PASTA

CUT OR FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEANS, WHOLE OR CREAM CORN, PEAS

5 .79 .99 .59

99

3-ct. box

...................

SHUR FINE MRS. GRIMES SHUR FINE

MICROWAVE POPCORN

69

McINTOSH OR JONATHAN

10-lb. bag

ORVILLE SUNMAID REDENBACKER RAISIN BREAD

PORK STEAK

5-lb. bag

RUSSET POTATOES

Ramen 3 oz. pkg.

Noodles....................

Pork Sausage...........

00

lb.

399 U.S. #1 MICHIGAN APPLES PEPPERS 00 00 00 99 2/3 2/5 4/5 2 .88 Tomatoes .99 199 Carrots 49 99 00 Onions 1 Cranberries 1 4/1

5 oz. can Tuna..................................

21-24 oz. ctn.

BONE-IN

3 .99 2/5

oz. jar Pasta Sauce...............

CHICKEN OF THE SEA

PARSNIPS OR TURNIPS

EXTRA FANCY JUMBO RED DELICIOUS OR BRAEBURN APPLES

99

64 oz. btl.

40 oz.

FRANCESCO RINALDI

8-12 oz. pkg.

BONELESS

5

FRESH

WASHINGTON

RED GRAPEFRUIT

00

ctn.

Peanut Butter................

Side Dishes...............

Round Shrimp.........

3

59

2/

26.7 oz. box

SHUR FINE

Thighs or lb.

Drumbsticks..........

Italian Meat 14 oz. pkg.

Balls....................................

8 oz. bag

2

99

Bun Size 15 oz. pkg.

Franks..............................

Franks.............................

16 oz. pkg.

TEXAS

MASHED POTATOES

BALL PARK ORIGINAL OR

59

Lunchables....................

BAR-S-ASST.

JUICE1 HUNGRY JACK 100% JUICY JUICE

GROUND BEEF

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK

FRESH PRODUCE

00

3/

16 oz. loaf

GREAT GROCERY BUYS

15 oz. can

16 oz. btl.

14.2515.25 oz. can

12-16 oz. pkg.

DAIRY

FROZEN

2 Chunk Cheese 3 Cinnamon 59 Pull-apart 3 39 99 PAPA ENZO’S SWEET P’S Taco Sauce 2 Spread 2 99 CHICKEN Pizza 4 PIZZA Taco Seasoning 99 Mix 189 Parmesan 199 Cheese 299 Potatoes 09 00 00 Cooking Spray 2 Yogurt 10/ 5 Dinners 2/ 6 99 00 Cheez-it 2/ 00 PILLSBURY CRYSTAL SHUR FINE TONY’S Crackers 2/5 FARMS 99 59 APPLE FRITTERS 7-LAYER & Cheese 2 Mac 3 SALAD 00 Dinner 4/5 RUSTIC 99 00 ITALIAN MERINGUE PIES7 10/10 Animal Cookies 2/500 00 00 99 00 29 79 CHICKEN STRIP 99 Croutons CHICKEN 1 GIZZARDS 1 BASKET 3 2/ 2/ 4/ Check out our corner sign for the SPECIAL OF THE DAY SERVED HOT TO GO! 11 a. m. - 1 p.m. in our deli!

FLAVOR CRISP

17

5

16 pc. box

SMOOTH, CREAMY

5

14 in. box

HUNT’S

SHUR FINE

5

6

1

FRENCH’S

1

Worcestershire 10 oz. btl.

Sauce..............................

COFFEE CO. COFFEE

CORN SYRUP

12 oz. bag

PEPSI

00

2/

8-13.9 oz. tube

KEEBLER

Detergent..................

7 10

10 oz. pkg.

28.3-32.7 oz. box

18.5620.6 oz. box

Spooky Halloween • Candy Corn Items • Pumpkins 00 • Decorative mini-pumpkins

9-14 oz. bag

9

3/

00 8-pk.

12 oz. btl. plus dep.

DM OR MAX

5

2/

11-13.7 oz. box

• Halloween plates • Halloween napkins • Halloween candy • Halloween candles (regular and votive size) • Halloween party bags and stickers

1249

1 00 Cough 2/3 Suppressant 1249

24 oz. btl.

49 Mucinex....................

14 ct. pkg.

DELSYM LIQUID

SHUR FINE HOMESTYLE 19 oz. can

4 2

3 oz. btl.

............

NOT YOUR REDD’S KELLOGG’S GENERAL BUSCH LIGHT FATHER’S POP TARTS MILLS BEER ROOT BEER APPLE ALE

KEEBLER BRACH’S FIORA COOKIES

BULK CHOCOLATES

BATH TISSUE

• CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH • LUCKY CHARMS • HONEY NUT CHEERIOS

4 2 59

DOMESTIX

YELLOW BOX PIZZA

ORANGE CRUSH, REG., TOWNHOUSE OR DIET, MT. DEW OR PEPSI CLUB CRACKERS

69 Soup.........................

WIDE AWAKE KARO

5 oz. pkg.

...........................

tostitos

59 Dish

Ketchup........................

35 oz. sqz.

13 oz. bag

.........

ea.

00

RISING CRUST PIZZA

6 oz. box

ASST.

2/

STICK OR STRING CHEESE

ANNIES NATURAL

KEEBLER FROSTED

8.25-16 oz. bag

PIZZA CRUST, BREADSTICKS, SWEET ROLLS, OR CRESCENT ROLLS

.............................

ROLD GOLD

7.75-10.25 oz. bag

14-18.1 oz. box .....................

.....................

......................

1/2 lb.

00

HUNGRY-MAN

4 oz. ctn.

12.4 oz. box

6.5-7.5 oz. loaf

PRETZELS

28-32 oz. bag

......................

YOPLAIT WHIPS!

SUNSHINE

HOT TO GO!

HOT TO GO!

SHUR FINE FROZEN

8 oz. ctn.

6 oz.

SWEET P’S GLAZED

10 oz. pkg.

.................................

...............................

ctn. .................

6 ct. pkg.

UDI’S

CRYSTAL FARMS

SHUR FINE

4-ct. pkg.

16 oz.

box ....................

45 oz. ctn. .............................

..........................................

46 oz. pkg.

5

............

BLUE BONNET

16 oz. btl.

3 pk.

TAKE & BAKE FOCCACIA OR

SARA LEE LEMON OR COCONUT

2/

ORTEGA

CARAMEL OR CREAM ORTEGA CHEESE CINNAMON ROLLS

ea.

LAYS POTATO CHIPS

18 ct. box Taco Shells ...................

99 BRIDGFORD MONKEY BREAD

16 oz. pkg.

....................

PEPPERONI, SAUSAGE, SUPREME, OR CHEESE

ASST.

39 SHUR FINE

ORTEGA

49 16 oz. btl.

2

99 21-22 oz. box

10 17 8

3/

00 20.2521.6 oz. box

98

24-pk. cans plus dep.

99

6-pk.

12 oz. cans plus dep.

8

50 6-pk. cans plus dep.

5 5 3

2/

00 11.2-14.8 oz. pkg.

49 lb.

Prices effective Wednesday, October 26, 2016 through Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Quantity rights reserved. No sales to dealers.

99 12-roll pkg.