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Thursday, October 27, 2016
Steve Woodbeck retires from EGFD
Jerry and Brandon Maier were proud to host Mexican grain buyers and merchandisers to one of their Eagle Grove farming grounds on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Photo by Kim Demory
Local farm family hosts Mexican grain buyers
by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Jerry Maier has been farming in Eagle Grove for the past 35 years. His son, Brandon, says “his way of getting into farming” was by starting a trenching business in 2012. After graduating from Iowa State University in 2013, Brandon returned home to Eagle Grove and focused on his business full-time. “I knew this is what I wanted to do,” said the ILEAD member of the skill he essentially taught himself. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, this father-son team had the opportunity to share their knowledge of Iowa agriculture with Mexican grain buyers and merchandisers from five different companies hosted through the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA). “We’re just thrilled to host this team in an effort to further develop and strengthen the relationships between Mexican corn and distillers grains buyers and U.S. grain suppliers, and are hopeful our efforts will result in more sales of corn and distillers grains to Mexico,” said Jerry, ICGA director. The buyer’s and merchandisers’ tour with the Maiers began on land located just west of Eagle Grove where Brandon explained to them the tiling system - why we use it and
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how it works. The visitors learned that in 1910, when a farmer wanted to tile his land to help drain excess water from the field, they had to dig it by hand. With trenches dug 18” deep, that was a lot of work, which meant tiling was only done in the worst spots. As the visitors watched Brandon dig a trench and lay tile right before their eyes, Marco Munoz Moreno, Director of Finance for Granjas Carrol commented, “I’ve never seen soil this rich...this black.”
All of the men seemed intrigued not only by the tiling machine, but the dark soil as well. As they were finishing with the tile, the drivers of the combine and semi trucks came pulling up to the south end of the field where Jerry, Brandon, and their guests were standing. They seemed impressed by the large size of the equipment, and were eager to take a look “under the hood” to see what made it run, and --------------------------------------Grain buyers cont. on Page 3
by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Steve Woodbeck joined the Eagle Grove Fire Department in 1982 as a way to give back to the place he called home. “My wife, Wanda, and I had various friends that were on the department at the time and I thought it would be a great opportunity to be a part in helping the Eagle Grove community,” he said. After 12 years on the department, Woodbeck was elected Assistant Chief. He was honored to serve in that role for 15 years. Woodbeck said that he was also honored to be a part of the “family atmosphere” of the fire department guys and their families during his 34 year career. Together, they had many good times when people were saved and things went right, and sadly, many bad times when things didn’t turn out as hoped. “Helping others in their time of need was a great part of being a fireman. The most difficult part was dealing with losing people,” Woodbeck said. “There were several fatalities that were hard to deal with, especially the kids. That was always tough.” Woodbeck also reflected on the passing of two great men and leaders he had the honor to work with - Archie Lalor and Gary Lalor. “These were very difficult times to deal with for me as well,” he said. But focusing on the good times,
Woodbeck said there was more to the job than just answering calls of distress. There were also events that made the job fun. “I really enjoyed volunteering for many other things that the fire department was part of throughout the community. I enjoyed going to the schools during fire prevention week, taking trucks in parades and representing the Eagle Grove Fire Department in any way I could,” he said. While answering the call of duty as a volunteer firefighter, Woodbeck also worked full-time as a welder and fabricator, working for Umthun Trucking for 25 of those years. “They were great supporters of the fire department and always allowed several of us firefighters that worked for them to leave work for fire calls,” he said. But now, it’s time for Woodbeck to focus on something new... retirement. He said health issues, coupled with the fact of knowing when it’s time to take a step back and “let the great group of younger guys take over,” was his deciding factor to turn in his pager. “I will definitely miss the adrenaline of the calls and helping others in the community through their tough times,” he admitted. “Even in retirement, I still plan to attend fire department family gatherings and I will attend meetings occasionally to keep up with the family that is the Eagle Grove Fire Department.”
Eagle Grove Boys Cross Country Team Qualifies for State Individual Qualifiers McKauley King and
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Go Cubs Go Kennedy Williams, Taylor Larsen, and their fourth grade classmates learn about the history of baseball...and the Cubs
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In this week’s Eagle You’ll find More than 110 Faces inside this week’s Eagle Local farm family hosts Mexican grain buyers Page 1 Bringing peace to the world Page 2
Brandon Maier explains to his visitors how a tiling machine works and why it is used in the Midwest. Photo by Kim Demory
Jerry Maier (center) explains to their guests that the only reason these corn kernels are lying on the ground is because the door wasn’t shut on the truck when they began unloading the combine. However, it did give them the opportunity to take an up-close look at the kernels and ask questions as the interpreter (second from left) translated. Photo by Kim Demory
Steve Woodbeck (center) was presented with a plaque at a recent department gathering, commemorating his 34 years on the Eagle Grove Fire Department from his son, Assistant Chief Travis Woodbeck (left) and Fire Chief Tom Peterson.
Boyd responds to the Council’s action By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com
In an interview held last Thursday morning, Mike Boyd shared some details on his recent acceptance of a separation agreement offered to the city administrator. “The City prepared the agreement, and I could either accept it and be paid the remainder of my full salary or be released from my position with nothing,” said Boyd. “I would like it to be made clear that I’m not pointing a finger at anyone, I’m just trying to bring our community together and not tear it apart. I felt this was the best way to do that.” Boyd is unsure what he’ll do next, but will look at all options and see what works best for him. “I love this town, and it’s been good to me,” said Boyd. “I have so many good memories, and I still love this job more than anything I have ever
done.” Boyd went on to say that working for people in this community has meant a lot to him. “The people here have always meant so much to me, and so many of them have done so much for me and have helped me all my life,” said Boyd. “It was a privilege and honor to serve all of you, and I hope you feel as I do that I did the best job I could for the citizens of Eagle Grove.” When reached for comment, Mayor Sandy McGrath explained that it was a respectful and mutual decision. “His remaining salary was already in the budget, and the pay for the interim administrator will come out of the general fund without affecting any other program funds already in the budget,” said McGrath. “The City will now hire an interim administrator and advertise a great opportunity for --------------------------------------Boyd cont. on Page 3
Possible changes to Prestage related Urban Renewal Plan Page 3 Behnkendorf selected as All-State Band member Page 5 Zombie Run Page 7 Music in our schools Page 8 Sports update - Bill Nelson Page 15
Briefly EG Downtown Halloween Walk Monday, Oct. 31 4 - 5 p.m. Beggar’s Night 5 - 7 p.m. Texas Style Jam Friday, Nov. 4 6 - 9 p.m. Dows Convention Center Rowan Gospel Fest Sunday, Nov. 6 2:30 p.m. United Church of Rowan Veterans Day Program Friday, Nov. 11 1:30 p.m. RBMS Everyone invited
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Local News ——Bringing peace to the world——
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Eagle Grove Eagle
5th grade art exhibit will be at the EG Memorial Library
by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Lions Club International is hoping to inspire peace throughout the planet - one child at a time. For many years, they have sponsored their Peace Poster Contest, encouraging youth around the globe to draw, paint, and color what a
peaceful world looks like to them. “A Celebration of Peace” was chosen as this year’s theme. Fifth graders in Abby Butson’s art class at Robert Blue Middle School were excited to have the opportunity to show what that theme meant to them by creating posters for the contest over the course of the past
This fifth grader’s idea of peace reaches to people around the world - joining together as one, holding hands in unity...and of course kittens and ice cream are great too, as you can see from her design. Photo by Kim Demory
several weeks. When explaining the contest to the students, Diane O’Hern, former Eagle Grove middle school/ elementary art teacher and current Lions Club member, said she asked the kids to think about what makes them feel calm - and then draw about it. Some thought about places they’ve been on vacation and drew lakes and mountains. Others drew pets or family members. Some chose their hobby as their calming factor. Some even drew food as a peaceful thought. “(Their drawings) show their personality,” said O’Hern. Butson said that when O’Hern contacted her about the possibility of having the fifth graders create posters in class time, she was excited to work it into her curriculum. “It just fit well with what’s going on in the world...it’s great to think about symbols of peace because it’s not all about words,” said Butson, noting that no words were allowed on the poster. “Creating the posters with symbols only, and no words, really forces the kids to think visually,” added O’Hern. During the first art period when the fifth graders learned about this assignment, O’Hern not only talked to them about graphic design and visual presentation, but the idea that a poster is like a billboard - it needs to deliver their message in only a few seconds. The fifth graders accepted that challenge and got busy creating their masterpieces over the course of the last few weeks using mixed media including sharpies, oil pastels, and temper paint. “It’s been fun,” said O’Hern, happy to be back in the classroom again with students.
Jo Jo Zigrang works on painting her Peace Poster as Lions Club member Diane O’Hern admires her design. Photo by Kim Demory Perhaps most exciting to the students is that all of their posters will be featured during a community art exhibit at the Eagle Grove Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. It is open to the public free of charge, complete with popcorn from the library and refreshments served by members of the Eagle Grove Lions Club. The top two chosen posters will advance
to the district competition, but all of the other pieces will remain on display in the library through Jan. 20, 2017. You are encouraged to go check out their creations. The Eagle Grove Lions Club became a Charter Club for Lions International on July 24, 2011. Since then, they’ve been active in offering free child eye screenings, donating to Parks and Rec, Leader
Dog, swimming passes, pancake breakfast fundraisers, and sponsor the youth division of Lions Club the Leos. The 20-member Lions are a very active part of the community and meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. If you would like more information about joining, please contact President Kelli Feske.
Iowa Specialty Hospital—Clarion designates color-coded parking lots In an effort to eliminate confusion, Iowa Specialty Hospital – Clarion has designated parking lots and entrances using color-coded signs. The Main Entrance and Parking Lot located on the west side of the hospital is now color-coded blue. The ER/Outpatient Entrance and Parking Lot located on the northeast side of the hospital is now colorcoded red. Updated maps will be shared with patients and posted on the hospital’s website. “Because our patients are telling
us that they sometimes have a hard time finding their way around our hospital, we have made this change so that we may easily direct patients to a specific parking lot and entrance for their appointment,” said Cindy Hunter, Chief Quality Officer. It is Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics’ mission to provide an exceptional health care experience for every patient. “One way we work towards our mission is to listen to what our patients are telling us,” said Hunter. “We thoroughly review results from every patient satisfaction survey so we know where we need to focus our improvement efforts.” The following comments were taken from recent surveys of which patients expressed confusion on the hospital’s entrances and parking lots: • “I found my way around because the technician came and got me and also escorted me most of the way out. I went in a different way this time, so would have been lost otherwise.” • “Used east entrance and entered Administration door. Neither of us noticed any sign directing us to Outpatient.” • “I came in the “wrong” door and wandered around trying to find the correct hallway.” “We are grateful for the patients who complete a patient satisfaction survey and tell us about their experience at our facilities,” said Hunter. “Our patients are the most important part of the care team!”
The Blue Lot is on the west side of the hospital where the pharmacy and clinics are located.
The Red Lot is on the northeast side of the hospital where Emergency Services are located.
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Grain buyers Continued from Page 1
Wright County Auditor’s Office to be open for voter registration
The Wright County Auditor’s Office will be open on Saturday, October 29, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., for the purpose of pre-registering voters for the November 8th General Election and absentee voting. The Auditor’s office is located in the basement of the courthouse due to a remodeling project.
Javier Chavez listens carefully to the explanation of why #2 yellow field corn is not eaten by farmers and their families. Photo by Kim Demory up on top to get a bird’s eye view. bright spot for U.S. ag exports,” Maier One of them even jumped at the stated. “U.S. corn exports reached chance to go for a combine ride to a record high this marketing year. get a first-hand look at how corn is Our Mexican grain and feed buyers harvested in the Midwest. rely on the quality and availability of On the ground, Javier Chavez, U.S. corn and distillers grains which a marketing specialist with the U.S. are shipped directly from states like Grains Council, asked why we didn’t Iowa, keeping transportation costs eat the corn we harvested. It was low. We look forward to further explained to him how we do raise expanding this important market in sweet corn for human consumption, the future.” but the ears of corn most abundantly While in the area, the Mexican found in Midwest fields are too hard buyers and merchandisers also visited for eating. It made sense after some the Landus Co-op in Farnhamville, explanation how these “#2 yellow” Poet Ethanol Plant in Gowrie, Pro ears of corn were more valuable to Cooperative in Havelock, Maxyield the farmer for sale or for livestock Cooperative in Belmond, Corn consumption. LP in Goldfield, Ag Partners feed Before leaving the field, the mill in Ellsworth, Innovative Ag in visitors were grateful to have been Hubbard, Heartland Co-op and the treated to a meal provided by ICGA Directory Denny Friest’s farm another local businessman with a in Radcliffe. locally grown product - Lewrights. An estimated 13 million tons of Ethan Bubeck was pleased to share U.S. corn was exported to Mexico in with them a selection of BBQ pork the 2015 - 2016 market year. That’s or beef sandwiches, along with some a reported 19 percent increase from samples of other meat products they the previous year, and a 75 percent produce right here in Eagle Grove. increase from 2010 - 2011. For these It left the Maiers’ guests impressed reasons, ICGA believes it is essential with more than just what’s grown in to continue strengthening the bonds a field, but what livestock wanders between suppliers and partner on Iowa land as well. countries, which is why the Maiers “As the second largest buyer of were happy to host their visitors U.S. corn, Mexico continues to be a from Mexico last week.
Boyd Cont. from Page 1 a position to work with the mayor and council, business owners, CDC and Chamber to share in our progress and opportunities that Eagle Grove will have over the upcoming years,” said McGrath. “The door is open and we need to pull together and walk through as a team. I am excited to say that our CDC, our housing task force, Chamber and Council are looking forward to expanding our team effort in growth and planning.” She is also in the process, with the council, of creating a strategic plan for the next five years, which is based on the comprehensive plan that was completed by the City. “As the housing task force, and the planning and zoning committee, will also be creating a strategic plan I hope our community will share in our positive outlook and focus on our future,” said McGrath. “We are Eagle Grove and we are on the move toward growth and progress, and I am confident we can meet any goal we set.”
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Possible changes to Prestage-related Urban Renewal Plan Kacey Ginn
Wright County Monitor, editor
wrightcomonitor@gmail.com
In the next few weeks, the county may be revisiting plans made in relation to Prestage Foods of Iowa’s processing plant, set for construction five miles south of Eagle Grove. The changes have to do with the related Urban Renewal Plan, which Bryce Davis, county economic development director, this summer said would use tax funds from the development to “incite economic development activity or rehabilitation activity” in the area. At their Monday meeting, the supervisors didn’t consider specific changes, but agreed that Davis could review the plan and suggest changes if needed. “We don’t have to modify it, this just allows us to look at it,” Davis said. The area encompassed by the Urban Renewal Plan follows county right-of-way up Highway 17 from C56 to the city of Eagle Grove. Current plans call for improvements to roads and wastewater infrastructure. Davis said the review was to help find areas that might experience growth, additional expenses or opportunities as a result of either the Urban Renewal Plan or Prestage’s presence. “If there are things that need to be modified for future development… we want to look at it now,” he said. If any needed changes are identified, the public will be able to respond at a hearing to be set on a future date. Davis also said that the tax abatements for Prestage agreed on in the original Urban Renewal Plan would not change. “We anticipated from the start that this would have to be modified,” he
added. Davis also presented Resolution 2016-29 for Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month. The supervisors approved the resolution, and will be touring Clarion Packaging later this week in order to connect with the industry. Other business at the meeting involved engineering work, a funds transfer, and a proclamation through Crisis Intervention Services. Adam Clemons, county engineer, again brought bridgerelated business before the board. First, he presented Resolution 201630, which would reduce load limits on bridge #7 on Youngblood Ave in section 24 of Vernon Township to 11 tons for single-unit trucks and 18 tons for a tandem unit or semi. Bridge #7 is in the program for replacement for next year. Clemons also had bad news regarding scheduled bridge improvements. “We amended our budget to include Bridge #188, and to try to get it in this year,” Clemons said. “When you do this type of amendment, you’re supposed to take one out.” The reasoning has to do with regional programs and funding. Clemons wasn’t sure yet if he would have to reschedule improvements for one of the bridges in the program, but it’s likely. Clemons said they’d either have to keep Bridge #188 closed until the next fiscal year, or push back work on the weight-limited Bridge #77 on 250th Street south of Clarion which sees a little more traffic. “It’ll either be push back a 6-ton… or keep a bridge closed for two years,” Clemons said. Clemons also announced that his crew was beginning brush cutting Monday, starting in Vernon
Township and then working north and west. The supervisors also approved the hire of a heavy equip operator to work out of the bridge shed. Pursuant to the purchase of emergency radios discussed at last week’s meeting, the supervisors passed Resolution 2016-31 to authorize a transfer of $400,000 from the General Basic fund to the E911 Service Fund. The county has been approved for a grant that will reimburse $200,000 of that for the new emergency radio costs. Last, the board received a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness month. Kaylea Green, who represents Crisis Intervention Services in Wright, Hamilton, and Humboldt counties, said the proclamation shows county support for awareness efforts and recounts important statistics— including that 272 adults and children have been killed in Iowa as a result of domestic violence since 199, and that 66 survivors sought victim services in Wright County this year, higher than the previous year. “We work with sheriffs, police departments…. we do court advocacy, we do law enforcement advocacy, safety planning with [survivors], kind of anything they need resources-wise,” Green said of CIS. The supervisors approved the proclamation. “I know we support your work and wish you well,” said Stan Watne, board of supervisors chairman. Supervisor Rick Rasmussen also wanted to remind citizens that Upper Des Moines Area Opportunity is still in need of coat donations, and that gently used coats are perfectly acceptable.
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Births Brooklyn Sue Sowle, born on October 10 to Andrew and Amanda Sowle, Webster City. Deaths Joy Grandgeorge, 40, Clarion, died on September 30. Phyllis Sholly, 84, Eagle Grove, died on October 14. Marriage License Kyle Tulp, Belmond to Lindsay Quintus, Belmond on October 8. Civil Court The court handled one child support matters. Hauge Associates Inc vs. Carlos Rivera Acevedo. Case dismissed without prejudice on October 18. District Courts The court handled two probation revocation. Tonia Buseman, 41, Belmond, pled guilty on October 14 to Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree (pled from Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree). Buseman was sentenced to 60 days in jail (56 days suspended), placed on one year probation, fined $315 plus 35% surcharge (suspended), $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, $1,090.10 in restitution, and $140 in costs. Christina Monk, 19, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 14 to Operating Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent. Monk was sentenced to two years in prison (suspended), placed on two years probation, fined $625 plus 35% surcharge (suspended), $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $140 in costs. An additional charge of OWI First Offense was dismissed. Marina Torres Conchas, 50, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 12 to Theft in the Second Degree (pled from Theft in the First Degree). Torres Conchas was sentenced to five years in prison (suspended), fined $750 plus 35% surcharge (suspended), $125
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Law Enforcement Initiative, and $1,087.50 in costs. Zachary Steig, 26, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 12 to Burglary in the Third Degree. Steig was sentenced to five years in prison (suspended), fined $750 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $450.36 in costs. Additional charges of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, Possession of Burglars Tools, Public Intoxication Third or Subsequent Offense, and three counts of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug were dismissed. Raylene Boyington, 55, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 13 to Trespassing. Boyington was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $396.20 in costs. Boyington also pled guilty on October 13 to Interference with Official acts and was fined $250 plus 35% surcharge and $96.20 in costs. Jeff Carlson, 27, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 13 to Disorderly Conduct Abusive Epithet/ Threatening Gesture (pled from Domestic Abuse Assault First Offense). Carlson was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge and $111.20 in costs. Tony Baysinger, 53, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 13 to Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense. Baysinger was sentenced to 30 days in jail (28 days suspended), placed on one year probation, fined $65 plus 35% surcharge, and $75 in costs. Jamie Gump, 34, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 13 to Dog at Large. Gump was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs. Fabiola Zamudio, 36, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 13 to Disorderly Conduct. Zamudio was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs. Dominick Tanney, 21, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 13 to Public Intoxication. Tanney was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs. Angel Gomes Gutierres, 25, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 13 to False Information for Citation. Gomes Gutierres was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $212.25 in costs.
Oladimeji Iselewa, 22, Fort Dodge, pled guilty on October 14 to Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st Offense. Iselewa was sentenced to 90 days in jail (83 days suspended), placed on one year probation, fined $500 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $100 in costs. Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Andrea Loux, Alden; Carlton Carlson, Goldfield; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Jose Rivera III, Donna, TX; Colton Harms, Kanawha, Troy Reisdorf, Webster City; Dylan Safly, Gilbert; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Jose Angeles Salazar, Des Moines; Candido Marroquin Montufar, Postville; Speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over): Marlon Smith, Belmond; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Pavan Gopu, Mankato, MN; David Maravila Fuentes, Des Moines; Speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over): Jessica Smith, Cedar Rapids; Speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over): Chang Yin, Ames; Speeding over 55 zone (21 or over): Robert Webb, Fort Dodge; Excessive Speed 11 thru 15: Randy Peterson, Gilmore City; No Valid Drivers License: Jose Hernandez, Webster City; Jesus Melendrez, Eagle Grove; Candido Marroquin Montufar, Postville; Martin Castillo, Alta; Driving While License Under Suspension: Jose Zarate Jr., Belmond; Marlon Smith, Belmond; Operation Without Registration: Jessica Smith, Cedar Rapids; Cody Blomker, Humboldt; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Jose Hernandez, Webster City; Jose Zarate Jr. Belmond; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign: Sara Miller, Clarion; Latesha Aldrich, Rowan; Failure to Maintain Safety Belts: Anastasia Davis, Dows; Failure to use Child Restraint Device: Anastasia Davis, Dows; Failure To Comply With Safety
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Congressman Steve King in Wright County Kacey Ginn
Wright County Monitor, editor
wrightcomonitor@gmail.com
Iowa’s fourth congressional district Representative Steve King says he enjoys Clarion as a particularly friendly town in his district, but also has special memories of it from his childhood. “This is the town where I learned to swim,” he said. King was born in Storm Lake, but remembers being bused to Clarion for several summers to take advantage of the pool. Though a planned tour at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond was cancelled, King stopped to visit the Monitor in Clarion and Lewright Meats and Deli in Eagle Grove before continuing on to Van Diest Supply Company in Webster City on October 21. King said he regularly visits medical facilities to hear about concerns and to investigate the effects of the Affordable Care Act, which he has led several efforts to repeal. “The law was bad and the rules are worse,” he said. King said Iowans are seeing close to a 31 percent increase in their health insurance premiums (some carriers fall above or below that number) and that he expects a much greater increase a year from now, which he said is a result of “Obamacare.” Instead, King wants to allow health insurance to be sold across state lines to create a competitive marketplace, said that health savings accounts should be expanded, and that all premiums should be taxdeductible, which isn’t the case for many Americans who purchase their own health insurance. “They’re at a comparative disadvantage from people whose insurance comes through their employer,” King said. Another concern he spoke about was national security as it relates to refugees from the Middle East. “Do we bring refugees into the U.S. who come from the part of the world where radical Islamic terrorists are produced, knowing that some of them will be ISIS terrorists?” King said. “We know that we cannot vet them effectively.” Though King acknowledged that refugees include “good people,”
Steve King stops in Eagle Grove 4th District United States Congressman Steve King visited Eagle Grove last Friday on what he called his “usual circle through the county”, and stopped at Lewrights Meats & Deli to visit with co-owner Ethan Bubeck. “We talk about meat production and sales,” said King. “It brings me up to speed on the industry.” King stated that he came to Eagle Grove more to listen than to talk. King is in the middle of his campaign for a third term in District 4 and an eighth term overall in Congress. Pictured, from left; Wright County Supervisor Chairman Karl Helgevold, King and Bubeck. Photo by Les Houser he said the better way to help them would be to provide aid in their home countries wherever possible. “They will be the people who rebuild their country.” According to King, this is also a more cost-effective option. “We can help 12 there for every one here for the same money,” he said. Some of King’s legislative priorities include national debt—“I do not see the will to balance the budget in congress today; neither do I see the will to balance the budget in the White House,” he said—and hearing ideas for the 2018 farm bill. As a member of the judiciary committee, he’s also concerned about the future of the Supreme Court. “Those issues are very important to me,” he said. Though King initially backed Ted Cruz for the Republican presidential nomination, King officially endorsed Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
He said his concerns about the candidate’s flaws were overridden by his support of the Republican party, his desire to see “Scalia-like” justices appointed to the Supreme Court, and his confidence in some of the people Trump has surrounded himself with, particularly vice presidential nominee Mike Pence. “I have great, great respect for him. He’s a firm constitutionalist,” King said. Pence and King served together on the House Judiciary Committee for 10 years. King said his three emphases as a legislator are the role of law, free enterprise, and God-given liberty, which he considers some of the most important qualities of American society. He counts himself lucky to live in a country with those qualities. “I hit the jackpot being born into the United States of America, and Iowa,” he said.
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FRIDAY 10/14/16 9:31 AM Met with high school principal regarding 15-year old girl that skipped school. 12:20 PM Continued search for missing juvenile. 12:57 PM Transported juvenile to high school and set up crisis intervention. 3:43 PM Patrolled Goldfield. 3:56 PM Issued warning for speeding. 4:05 PM Responded to a forgery complaint. 6:03 PM Patrolled Goldfield. 7:11 PM Responded to a complaint of possible gun shot in 500 block of Northeast Third. Turned out to be fireworks. 9:18 PM Cited Jose Alvarez for no valid drivers license. Vehicle towed to impound. 9:28 PM Issued a warning for no headlights. 10:41 PM Responded to complaint of two vehicles racing up and down at Northeast Fourth & Wright. Unable to locate. 11:07 PM Patrolled Goldfield. SATURDAY 10/15/16 8:21 AM Responded to complaint in 100 block of West Broadway of someone parking in front of garage. Made contact with owner of vehicle to move them. 8:38 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 9:23 AM Responded to report of stolen vehicle. 1:38 PM Patrolled Goldfield. 5:21 PM Patrolled Goldfield. 5:34 PM Issued warning for speeding. 5:51 PM Issued warning for speeding. 7:14 PM Issued warning for speeding. 7:26 PM Issued warning for speeding. SUNDAY 10/16/16 12:18 PM Attempted to serve papers at residence in 100 block of South Kirkwood. 12:22 PM Patrolled Goldfield. 12:58 PM Investigated someone burn-
ing trash in 200 block of North Cadwell. Advised them of the ordinance. 1:15 PM Issued warning for brake light. 2:14 PM Issued warning for brake light. 2:58 PM Conducted a civil standby at residence in 400 block of South Lucas. 6:24 PM Served a subpoena on Blake Lindstrom. 7:12 PM Served a subpoena on Alejadra Trevino. 9:21 PM Issued warning for speeding. MONDAY 10/17/16 12:41 AM Transported a juvenile to youth shelter in Fort Dodge. 12:00 PM Responded to complaint of vehicle parked illegally at Dari-Y. Found out owners name, they will contact her. 12:18 PM Investigated possible break-in attempt at residence in 200 block of South Cadwell. Gone on arrival. Report taken. 1:06 PM Responded to an accident at North Commercial & Northwest Second. TUESDAY 10/18/16 8:52 AM Follow-up at school. 10:11 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 12:20 PM Conducted school patrol and dropped off new software for security cameras. 3:40 PM Conducted follow-up at Mid American Energy. 4:14 PM Follow-up at residence in 600 block of North Main concerning subjects in a van watching kids. 4:36 PM Patrolled Goldfield. WEDNESDAY 10/19/16 8:29 AM School patrol at Elementary. 4:18 AM Assisted principal at the high school with kids that keep skipping. 5:40 PM Patrolled Goldfield. 7:33 PM Arrested Shawn Zoller for 1099. THURSDAY 10/20/16 1:00 AM Patrolled Goldfield.
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Behnkendorf selected as an All-State Band member
Up on the roof top ...No, it wasn’t Santa’s reindeer, it was Robert Blue Middle School Principal Scott Jeske. He spent Friday, Oct. 21 on the school’s roof after the students won a challenge. They raised more than $500 over the course of last week as part of Character Counts! Week. All the money will be given to GoServ Global, based in Eagle Grove, to help with Hurricane Matthew relief in Haiti. Photo by Kim Demory
Gage Behnkendorf of Eagle Grove High School has attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians by being selected as a member of the 2016 All-State Band. Behnkendorf is the son of Lisa Russell of Eagle Grove and Alan Behnkendorf of Algona, and is an instrumental student of Justin Schwake. The 2016 Festival will celebrate the 70th anniversary of this prestigious event. District Auditions for the 281-piece All-State Band, 201-piece All-State Orchestra, and 601-member all-State Chorus were held Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Storm Lake, Hampton, Manchester, Atlantic, Indianola, and Washington. Approximately 17 percent of the students who audition are selected for membership in the All-State ensembles. Participants will reherse in Ames on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, and the Festival Concert will be presented to the public at 7:30 p.m., in Hilton Coleseum, Iowa State University, Ames, on Saturday evening Nov. 19. Iowa Public Television will record the concert for re-broadcast. Please check the IPTV website (www.iptv. org) for the exact dates and times. This progrm is under the auspices of the Iowa High School Music Association and the Iowa Music
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BIRTHS It’s a Boy!
Laura Stensland, and her husband, Sam Cady of Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of a son, Jack Sam Cady, on Friday, October 14, 2016, at 10:01 a.m., at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces, and was 18-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Deb Stensland of Perry, Don and Roberta Stensland of Webster City, and Bill and Paula Cady of Colo, Iowa. Great-grandparents are Gloria Stensland of Thor, Helen Cady of Ames, and Shirley Schelionel of Grotten, N.Y.
It’s TWINS! Gage Behnkendorf Educators Association. All seats are reserved. Tickets may be obtained for the Iowa AllState Festival Concert two ways: 1. ISU Athletics Ticket Office - At the window (on sale Oct. 25, at 10 a.m.). The ISU Athletics Ticket Office is located on the west side of the Jacobson Athletic Building in Ames. The Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a handling fee per ticket. 2. Ticketmaster - Orders may be placed by phone, online (www.ticketmaster.com), or at any Iowa Ticketmaster outlet, also on sale Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. Phone 1-800745-3000. Ticketmaster will charge a per-ticket convenience fee.
Joel and Nicole Babcock of Eagle Grove are proud to announce the birth of twins, a boy, Eli John Babcock and a girl, Emersyn Nicole Babcock, on October 17, 2016, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. Eli weighed 5 pounds 13.1 ounces, while Emerysn weighed 4 pounds 15.7 ounces. They join Jackson, age 7, and Chase, age 2, at home. Grandparents are Bruce and Jan Bratland of Livermore, and Mike and Candy Baker of Eagle Grove. Great-grandparents are Arnold and Barb Bratland of Bode, and Janine Bertel of Livermore.
Rotary Senior Living holds birthday parties
On Monday, October 10, the Rotary Ladies’ Auxiliary met to help celebrate October birthdays at the North and South Senior Living Homes. Roi Ann Gearhart and Joe Fisher joined us to entertain with music and song. Those having October birthdays celebrated in the North Home were: Richard Dyas, Genevieve Thomason, Evelyn Esler, and Lois Hanson. They each received a flower and best wishes. There were no birthdays in the South Home who had October birthdays, so we included family members and friends in our birthday thoughts. Everyone enjoyed cake, coffee, and visiting. Auxiliary members serving were: Marilyn Sadler, Lillian Christensen, Betty Davis, Connie Wilson, and Lois Thul.
Alpha Delta Chapter of ADK news
Alpha Delta chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary sorority for women educators, has resumed meeting after a summer break. Sorority sisters met on September 22, 2016, at the United Church of Christ. The state theme is “Build a Chain of Pearls,” and those present responded to roll call by sharing when they received their first pearls. New program booklets were distributed indicating monthly altruistic projects. The month of October is designated as A.D.K. Month. In recognition of this special month, members voted to make a monetary donation to the libraries in Eagle Grove, Webster City, and Clarion. Hostesses for the September meeting were Leota Kopp and Nylene Van Patten. The next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 27, at 6:45 p.m., at the United Church of Christ.
Did you know? On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a law that made “The Star-Spangled Banner,” based on an 1814 poem by Francis Scott Key (17791843), America’s national anthem.
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
Flag burning held The Eagle Grove American Legion and Eagle Grove V.F.W. held a flag burning ceremony according to tradition in front of the old county shed in Eagle Grove this past Saturday morning, Oct. 22. More than 1,000 old, torn, and tattered flags were disposed of properly thanks to the service of these men. If you have an old flag your would like disposed of, please contact any member of the American Legion or V.F.W. Photo submitted
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
Congregate Meals
Fri., Oct. 28: Crunchy pollock, baked potato, spinach au gratin, carrot cake, and mandarin oranges. Mon., Oct. 31: Egg and potato casserole, asparagus, fresh apple, fruit oat muffin, and tomato juice. Tues., Nov. 1: Ham and bean soup, cornbread, carrots, strawberry and bananas, and orange juice. Wed., Nov. 2: Turkey roast, sweet potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin custard. Thurs., Nov. 3: Beef stew, coleslaw, crunchy cranberry salad, whole wheat roll, and plums. NOTE: Please return plastic dishes if you have meals delivered.
Rowan Gospel Fest
Listen to an afternoon of Gospel Music at the Rowan Gospel Fest on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2:30 p.m., at the United Church of Rowan, 811 Pesch St. There will be a soup and sandwich supper to follow in the church basement with a freewill offering for the Rowan Historical Society. For more information, call Annie at 641-853-2495.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Eagle Grove Pastor Heather Dorr 448-4701 DIAL-A-DEVOTION: 448-3355 http://www.eaglegroveumc.org WEDNESDAY: 5 p.m. Bell Choir 6 p.m. Chancel Choir SLAM Youth Group Meal 6:30 p.m. SLAM Youth Groups— Junior High (6th-8th grade) Senior High (9th-12th grade) FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Covenant Prayer - Prayer Room SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Lynn Gardner Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3754 SUNDAY: 10:30 a.m. Worship
GOLDFIELD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Sara Sutter 220 E. Oak St. Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3581 goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net “Like” us on Facebook THURSDAY: 9-10:30 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #IA, 1348, Goldfield, weigh-in and meeting in the Fellowship Room. New members always welcome! SATURDAY: 7:45-9:15 p.m. Halloween Party for elementary and middle school youth at Crossroads Youth & Family Center. 9:15 p.m. Bonfire at Crossroads for high school youth. SUNDAY: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 9:45 a.m. Choir Practice 10:30 a.m. Worship service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee TUESDAY: 6:30 p.m. Community Family Coloring Night with a Thanksgiving theme. Devotions and refreshments. Everyone welcome. WEDNESDAY: 9:30 a.m. Prewbyterian Women meeting, Rose Room, with hostesses Jayne Schipull and Sonna Johnson. Devotion: Bev Nelson. 4 p.m. After-School Story-Time, Fellowship Room 6-7 p.m. Confirmation Class 6:30 p.m. Friendship Circle, Rose Room. Hostess and devotion: Les Poutre. Program: Video and discussion.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Steven Swanholm Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-4612 FRIDAY: 5:30 p.m. Harvest Fest. Weiner Roast and Party SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship/All Church Meeting Noon Potluck for Dustin & Carly MONDAY: 10 a.m. Bible Study TUESDAY: 6 p.m. Men’s Bible Study WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. Food and Faith
HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH 2137 Hancock Ave. Holmes, Iowa Pastor Zach Fischer 515-825-3110 SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Service WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Kids Club (1st to 6th-gradeduring school year) EAGLE GROVE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (CONGREGATIONAL) Ph: 448-3584 Everyone is Welcome! Building fully Accessible to the Disabled Pastor Jim Cunningham SATURDAY: 5 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church SUNDAY: 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 Fellowship GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Ph: 448-5414 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Sunday School - 10:45 a.m. www.graceefc.com SOUTH ENES LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 205 Johnson Street Vincent 515-293-2965 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Jerry Blake Eagle Grove, Ph: 515-532-3586 SATURDAY: 4 p.m. Mass at St. John, Clarion 8 p.m. Mass in Spanish at St. John,
Clarion SUNDAY: 8 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Francis Xavier, Belmond MONDAY: 5:30 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 7 p.m. RCIA at St. John, Clarion 7:30 p.m. Mass at St. John, Clarion TUESDAY: 8 a.m. Mass at St. Francis Xavier, Belmond WEDNESDAY: 6:30 p.m. Youth Faith Formation 6:30 p.m. Adoration THURSDAY: NO Mass 1 p.m. Cluster Social Justice Meeting at St. John, Clarion SAMUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-5038 FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship WEDNESDAY: 1:30 p.m. SLCW 6 p.m. Confirmation THURSDAY: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor - Holmes FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Samuel SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Home Circle Mission Sunday 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages WEDNESDAY: 1:30 p.m. Home Circle 6 p.m. Confirmation THURSDAY: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 1115 SW 2nd Eagle Grove 515-603-6151 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship Service A Congregation of ELCA ULLENSVANG LUTHERAN CHURCH, N.A.L.C. Pastor Darryl Landsverk Thor THURSDAY: 9 a.m. Quilting/Sewing SUNDAY: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service
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LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH GOLDFIELD LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Pastor Truman Larson SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH—LC-MS EAGLE GROVE Pastor Mark Peterson Ph: 515-448-4668 SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service EAGLE GROVE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 615 SW 2nd Street Eagle Grove, Iowa Pastor Jason Cooper Phone: 515-448-3697 www.eaglegrovelutheran.com THURSDAY: 9 a.m. Stewardship Project Day 10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer 6:30 p.m. Wolves Cubs SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Rotary Senior Living North SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Coffee 10:20 a.m. Sunday School 5:30 p.m. Worship 6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts MONDAY: 5:30 p.m. Worship on Cable Channel 12 6:15 p.m. Tiger Cubs 7 p.m. Weblos Cubs TUESDAY: 7 p.m. Worship and Music WEDNESDAY: 9 a.m. Bible Study at EGELC 5:30 p.m. Confirmation CROSSROADS Christian Youth Center Corner of Chestnut and Main, Goldfield 515-825-3383 FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 7 - 9 p.m. 8th-Grade and Under 7 – Midnight - 9-12th Grade and College EAGLE GROVE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY 510 S. Jackson Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 1 – 3 p.m. Helping Families in Need!
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
When tricks were treats on Halloween
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Submitted by mary tesdahl t Halloween time in the 30’s, little kids were collecting candy but big kids had other ideas of fun. The wooden Indian in front of Red’s Cigar Store might end up at the front entrance of the high school dressed in a cowboy outfit the morning after Halloween. Things like wagons, plows, washing machines or other items that were not too heavy might end up across town; in a tree or on top of a railroad car. Nothing deliberately destructive or malicious was ever done. The prank that became the standard by which other pranks were measured was when a group took a statue of Saint Joseph from the vestibule of St. John’s Catholic Church and put it in the pulpit at the First Methodist church. It was quite a surprise for worshipers, but was handled with grace and humor. Windows were soaped at downtown businesses, but Cliff Crowe got the idea of offering a prize for the most artistic soaping job and the decorated windows became store ads which would stay up till it rained. The idea was even promoted in the Wright County Monitor. Another trick was to tie things to the bumpers of parked cars, similar to the stunt pulled on a wedding couple. On Halloween in Clarion, it was things like garbage cans, fenders, steering wheels, and junk taken from the town dump. Some were annoyed but others considered it an honor to have their cars tricked and would drive around town pulling this junk behind them. The Halloween trick that came closest to being mean or at least an inconvenience was tipping over outhouses. Town water was available but many home, especially at the edge of town, simply kept their wells, pumps, and outhouses. This prank eventually got out of hand – first it was not only tipping over outhouses but moving them to someone’s front lawn or another town. One year a group from Clarion took three outhouses to Eagle Grove and put them on the fifty yard line of their football field. This was not well received and gangs from each town would gather. Sometimes this ended in fist fights, but what finally ended this tom-foolery was the year that Carl Bjornstadt had this solution. Carl organized a tug of war between youth from each town across the open pit of a removed outhouse. At first Eagle had more pullers, but then an 18 year old ninth grader joined the Clarion side. The pulling was about even for about five seconds, and then Clarion gave a mighty pull and it was over. It was the last Halloween for such doings. Adapted from: A Garden Along The Railroad Tracks by Jack Perry
3rd annual Zombie Fun Run in EG Kacey Ginn
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Close to 50 runners and 60 “zombie” volunteers made their way to the Eagle Grove Golf Course on Saturday for Parent Connection’s third annual Zombie Fun Run to Prevent Child Abuse. This year, the event was a two-mile run instead of a 5k, but the goal was the same: to raise funds to go toward child abuse prevention through Building Families in Hamilton, Humboldt, and Wright Counties. Each runner started the course with three detachable flags on a belt, much like in flag football, which represented lives. Several area organizations and businesses sponsored “infected zones” where runners could expect to pass through obstacles and have volunteers, dressed and painted like zombies, try to steal their life flags. The goal was to make it through the course with at least one flag intact. Some took the “run” part seriously and tried to quickly complete the course, including some high schoolers who completed the course twice; others emphasized the “fun” part and just tried to make it out alive. Survivors each received a specially-cast medal shaped like a zombie hand created by Seneca Foundry in Webster City. Businesses sponsoring infected zones included the Eagle Grove Educational Association, KQWC and KZWC radio, the ClarionGoldfield-Dows Peer Helpers, the Eagle Grove United Methodist Church SLAM youth group, Community and Family Resources, Bee Inspired CAPP, Coleman Counseling, Humboldt County Public Health, Crisis Intervention Service, and the Kerch family.
“It’s been really great working with all these businesses and agencies,” said Angela Wesselink, Parent Coordinator for Building Families. One hundred percent of the funds
raised through runner registrations, donations, and sponsorships went to the Prevent Child Abuse Council for programming that helps support, educate, and provide for strong, healthy families.
Kids from the Eagle Grove United Methodist Church SLAM youth group tagged runners as zombies in the church’s sponsored infected zone. Photo by Kacey Ginn
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Virginia M. Anderson, 93, Eagle Grove
Virginia Mae (Thorn) Anderson, the daughter of Walter and Clara (Hill) Thorn, was born January 8, 1923, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1941. On December 29, 1941, Virginia was united in marriage with Alfred “Bud” Anderson in Bethany, Missouri. After their marriage, the couple lived on farms north of Goldfield and Renwick, and moved to Eagle Grove in 1966. Alfred preceded her in death on May 30, 2009. Virginia worked at Morton’s, local grocery stores, and restaurants, and after retiring, she enjoyed being a caregiver to many who needed a little extra help. She was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove. Virginia enjoyed BINGO, bus trips, and traveling with her family.
Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge, at the age of 93 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Bud
Virginia Anderson
Thorn, Dolly Griffith, Viola Willett, Vivian Chapman, and Bob Thorn; granddaughter, Nikki Russell; and great-great-granddaughter, Lily. Survivors include her four children: Merle Anderson of Fort Dodge, Judy Hoveland and husband, Mike, of Stratford, Larry Anderson and wife, Kathy, of Eagle Grove, Mary Russell and husband, Tony, of Twin Lakes; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 18 great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Beverly Askvig of Eagle Grove; and sister-in-law, Lillian Stevenson of Clarion. Funeral services were held Friday, October 21, at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove with Pastor Jason Cooper officiating. Memorials will be left to the discretion of the family. Foust Funeral Home of Eagle Grove was in charge of arrangements.
Rosemary A. Mattoon, 78, Eagle Grove
Rosemary Alice (Pressler) Mattoon, the daughter of Roy M. and Clara M. (Stracke) Pressler, was born July 8, 1938, in Eagle Grove, Iowa, joining her siblings, Betty, Jeanette, and Tom. She was raised and educated in Eagle Grove. Rosemary married Richard Pedersen in San Fernando, Calif., where they made their home and had two sons, Steven and Darrell. The couple later divorced. She married Bert Keylon and they lived in Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park, Calif. While married to Bert, she enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Bert preceded her in death in 1968. After moving to Big Bend, Calif., to work for the U.S. Postal Service, Rosemary met and later married Ed Vance. The couple made their home in Glenville, Calif., Troy and Libby, Mont., where they had four children, Jim, Jon, Ted and Victoria. Rosemary was bookkeeper and partner in Ed’s custom cabinet business. The couple later divorced and Rosemary moved to Kalispell, Mont., where she worked in various jobs while raising her four children. In 1999, Rosemary and her kids moved to Mesa, Ariz., where she made her home before moving back to California in 2006. While in California, she met and later married
Erwin Mattoon and they made their home in Medina, N.Y. They loved going to auctions and antiquing. Erwin preceded her in death in 2014, at which time she returned to her home town of Eagle Grove. Rosemary was a devout Christian and a lifelong learner of God’s word. She was a member of the Christian Biblical Church of God of Hollister, Calif. Rosemary passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016, at her home in the Sadler Apartments in Eagle Grove, at the age of 78 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Betty
(Duke) Moffitt, Jeanette (Max) Ingle, and Tom (Sharon) Pressler. Rosemary is survived by her six children: Steven Pedersen (Arlene) of Manson, Darrell Pedersen (Shelby) of Eagle Grove, Jim Vance (Mariah) of Kalispell, Mont., Jon Vance (Laura) of Irvine, Calif., Ted Vance (Andrea) of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Victoria Diggs (Jason Madsen) of Moorpark, Calif.; eleven grandchildren: Jacob Pedersen, Anna Pedersen, Ryan Pedersen (Rachel), Tyler Pedersen (Jenna), Alyssa Dooley (Drew), Jacob Vance, Elijah Vance, Samuel Vance, Julia Diggs, Vance Diggs, and Grayson Vance; four great-grandchildren: Natalie Pedersen, Gavin Pedersen, Trevor Pedersen, and Hayden Pedersen; and her step-children, Judy (Keylon) Gardner and Steve Keylon (Sandy). A private graveside service will be held Saturday, October 29, at 11 a.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery with Pastor John Nett officiating. All of Rosemary’s children and immediate family will be at the Nine and Dine Restaurant, at the Eagle Grove Golf Course, at 6 p.m., Saturday evening if anyone would like to share remembrances of Rosemary. Foust Funeral Home of Eagle Grove is in charge of arrangements.
Rosemary Mattoon
DEATH NOTICE
John Harris Wagner, 81, of Las Vegas, died on September 2, 2016. He was born on April 13, 1935, in Eagle Grove. Services were held Friday, October 21, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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Thursday, October 27, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE
EAGLE GROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES EAGLE GROVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 Mayor McGrath called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with Council Members Swalin, Lorenzen, Pamperin, Vandewater, Weland, and Johnson present. Also present: City Finance Officer Maier and City Attorney Legvold. A motion was made by Pamperin, and seconded by Weland, to approve the consent agenda which includes the Oct. 3 minutes and claims. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. CLAIMS Airgas USA, Tank Rent . ........................269.41 Aramark, Mops, Mats ............................315.87 Ben Franklin, Flash Drives .....................49.24 Bound Tree Medical, Medical Supplies .........................................2,797.72 Carpenter Uniform, Uniforms Lehman .........................................1,013.88 Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Principal .......................................14,329.23 City Clerk, Garbage Billing Fees ..........628.50 Dan Hennigar Trucking, Tree Hauling .2,200.00 DD#94 Retrofit & San Sewer, Transfer To Close Out Fund .........................6,373.07 Dearborn National Life Insurance, Life Insurance November ..................118.68 Dolores Olsmtead, Meal Allowance CDBG Relocate . ...............................207.00 E. G. Ambulance Assoc., Dues-June Sept ...................................................441.00 Eagle Grove Greenhouse, Reseeding Bill Thomas . ...................................3,127.68 Electric Pump, Service Call E-One Pump .................................................665.70 Electronic Specialties, Microphone .........47.25 EMSAR Midwest, Cot Repairs, Maint. . .545.34 Fareway, Supplies ...................................13.47 Gall’s, Badges for Part Time Officers ....198.98 Gold-Eagle Coop, Round Up for Parks ...65.25 GRP & Associates, Medical Waste Disposal ..............................................94.00 Lori Hungate, Clothing Reimb ...............100.00 IDALS, Public Applicator Fee ..................15.00 Iowa One Call, One Call Notificatons ......38.70 Joe’s Repair, Repairs To Car 41 . ..........168.51 John Deere Financial, Gear Lube .........265.53 Logan Willard, Testing ...........................102.98 Martin Marietta Materials, Roadstone .1,257.54 Michael Todd & Co., Street Signs . .....2,963.77 Mid-America Publishing, Full Page House Rebate Ad ...........................1,001.88 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity .......12,434.30 N.C. IA Reg. Solid Waste, Quarterly Assessment . ..................................4,030.88 P & R Entry Doors, Repairs to NE Shop Door .........................................381.50 Pederson Sanitation, Packer Rent/ Hauling ..............................................475.00 Procraft Construction, Basement Millwork/Framing ............................6,653.32 Professional Claims Group, Billing Service ..............................................491.52 Rotary Club Of E.G., Dues, Meals ........276.00 Sandman Motel, Lodging for Temp. Relocation ..............................593.60 Streichers, Uniforms-Lehman . ..............519.91 T & D Service, Tire Repair . .....................12.50 T. P. Anderson Company P.C., Prelim Audit Work . ......................................775.00 Terry’s Rentals & Wash, Car Wash .......125.00
The Trash Man, Revenues Less 628.50 . ................................19,830.07 The Wellness Center, Fitness Center . ..304.95 Tim Myers, Computer/Installation C Hall .............................................1,265.00 Town & Country Insurance, Airport Liability ...........................................1,953.00 Trans-Iowa Equipment, Cover Seal for Sweeper .........................................16.86 Trimark Physicians Group, Employment Physical .............................................297.00 Ultramax, Ammunition ..........................618.00 UPS, Shipping Charges ..........................72.35 Urban Images Photography, Restored Picture for Museum ...........................112.00 Visa, Lodging . .......................................769.81 W & H Cooperative Oil, Fuel ..............3,271.94 Blue Cross & Blue Shield, November Health Insurance ..........................22,486.03 Wex Bank, Fuel-Cemetery ........................5.43 Payroll Checks..................................33,632.70 Previously Written: Clarion Hometown Inn, Lodging for Temp relocation...............................1,254.40 Patricia Johnston, Meal allowance temp relocation...................................180.00 Library Claim, 08-10-2016...................4,032.33 Library Claims, 09-14-2016.................3,277.34 Library Claims, 10-12-2016.................2,339.28 Fund Totals: General..............................................44,362.42 Road Use Tax....................................14,397.43 Employee Benefits............................14,966.86 Local Option Sales Tax........................6,373.07 Urban Renewal – CDBG.....................2,235.00 Garbage............................................19,700.57 DD94 & San. SW Proj.........................3,127.68 Museum Renovations..........................6,815.32 Water.................................................12,195.09 Sewer................................................13,750.58 Sewer Rev. Bond Sinking..................14,329.23 Building Permits: Torkelson Prop., 212 N. Jackson, Building; Lidia Marina, 414 N. Lincoln, parking; Aaron Parrot, 3 Morningside, House; Jennifer Nesvold, 720 SE 1st, Room. A motion was made by Weland, and seconded by Pamperin, to approve Resolution 2016-35: removing one way alley sign between 100 S. Commercial and S. Iowa, removing one hour parking at 100 S. Commercial and add a No Parking Sign at 200 S. Western. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. A motion was made by Johnson, and seconded by Weland, to go into Closed Session at the request of Mike Boyd in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5 at 7:20 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. A motion was made by Weland, and seconded by Vandewater, to end Closed Session at 7:52 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. A motion was made by Weland, and seconded by Pamperin, to approve the Separation Agreement with Mike Boyd. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Johnson, Lorenzen, Pamperin, and Swalin. Abstained-Vandewater undecided. A motion was made by Weland, and seconded by Swalin, to adjourn 8:08 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. Sandra McGrath, Mayor Susan Maier, City Finance Officer Wk.43
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The final field performance
Real Men Sing Festival
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Nine students from Eagle Grove High School performed as part of the Real Men Sing Festival held Oct. 8, 2016. Pictured front row, from left: Gage Gamache, Corbin Dutcher, and Christopher Lizama. Back row, from left: Kayne Carlson, Caleb Goodhue, and Austin Hill. Missing from the photo are Jacob Nett, Josh Olmstead, and Wayne Schope. Photo by Kim Demory
The Eagle Grove High School Marching Band, and members of the Eagle Grove Golden Stars Drill Team color guard, took to the Eagles’ football field one last time this season in their final half-time show performance. The band and Golden Stars color guard had an amazing marching season and were greeted by fans with applause and cheering for their hard work this year. Photos by Kim Demory
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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. — Victor Hugo
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Handling spring-flowering bulbs during Fall
By Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace
It’s never too early to start thinking about spring flowers. Now is the time to act and prepare for spring-flowering bulbs. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer your questions about springflowering bulbs and how to make the most of them this winter. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108, or hortline@iastate.edu. Planting spring-flowering bulbs Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and other spring-flowering bulbs should be planted late September to early November. Most springflowering bulbs perform best in areas that receive at least six hours of direct sun per day. However, snowdrops, snowflakes, and Siberian squill can be successfully grown in partial shade. Bulbs also need a well-drained, fertile soil. Poorly-drained soils often can be improved by incorporating organic matter, such as compost ormoss. Plant spring-flowering bulbs in clusters or groups to achieve the greatest visual impact in the garden. When planting tulips and daffodils, plant 10 or more bulbs of the same cultivar in an area. Smaller growing plants, such as grape hyacinths and crocuses, should be planted in clusters of 25 or more bulbs. Plant bulbs at a depth equal to three to four times their maximum bulb diameter. Accordingly, tulips and daffodils should be planted 6 to 8 inches deep, crocuses and grape hyacinths only 3 to 4 inches deep. Large bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils, should be spaced 4 to 6 inches apart. A 3-inch-spacing is adequate for crocuses, grape hyacinths and other small bulbs. After planting, water the bulbs. Forcing spring-flowering bulbs To enjoy tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses indoors during the winter months, the forcing process must begin in early fall. Gardeners need good quality bulbs, a welldrained potting mix and containers with drainage holes in the bottom. Begin by partially filling the container with potting soil. Then place the bulbs on the soil surface. Adjust the soil level until the tops of the bulbs are even with or slightly below the rim of the container. The number of bulbs to plant per pot depends on the size of the bulb and container. Generally, three hyacinths, three to five daffodils, five to seven tulips, and 10 to 12 crocuses can be planted in a 6-inch-diameter pot. After arranging the bulbs in the pot, place additional potting soil around the bulbs. But, don’t cover the bulbs completely. Allow the tops of the bulbs to stick above the potting soil. The level of the potting mix should be ½ to 1 inch below the rim of the container, then water each container thoroughly. In order to bloom, spring-flowering bulbs must be exposed to temperatures of 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 16 weeks. Possible storage sites
include the refrigerator or root cellar. When using the refrigerator, place the potted bulbs in a plastic bag if the refrigerator contains apples or other ripening fruit. Ripening fruit give off ethylene gas that may impair flower development. During cold storage, water the bulbs regularly and keep them in complete darkness. Once the cold requirement has been met, begin to remove the potted bulbs
from cold storage. Place the bulbs in a cool (50 to 60 F) location that receives low to medium light. When the bulbs begin to grow, move the plants to a slightly warmer area that receives bright light. Keep the potting soil evenly moist during the forcing period. Flowering should occur in three to four weeks. For a succession of bloom, remove pots from cold storage at 10 to 14 day intervals.
Top of Iowa Conference Vocal Festival
17 EGHS stud attended Top of Iowa Conference Vocal Festival on Monday- Oct. 10 in Mason City This is the mixed choir with seven students. Photo submitted
Robert Blue Middle School Real Men Sing Festival Nolan Bromley, Jensen Cooper, James Hamilton, Peyton Larsen, Brady Marsh, Aidan Vrba, Chris Williams, and Cameron Montes de Oca participated in the Real Men Sing Festival held Oct. 8, 2016. Photo submitted
Women’s Choir 17 EGHS stud attended Top of Iowa Conference Vocal Festival on Monday- Oct. 10 in Mason City . Pictured above is the Women’s Choir performing. Photo submitted
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Fourth grade teachers Joe Chamberlin (left), Ryan Pedersen (right) asked the kids to identify some things that were different about the Chicago Cubs team of 2016 and the Cubs team of 1906 they had pictured on the screen. Photo by Kim Demory
Go Cubs Go! Fourth graders get excited about the World Series
by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Fans have been celebrating since the Chicago Cubs cinched their trip to the World Series on Saturday, Oct. 22. This past Tuesday morning, Oct. 25, the fourth graders at Eagle Grove Elementary had their own celebration...mixed in with a little history and social studies class. They all gathered in Ryan Pedersen’s classroom at 9:30 a.m. to talk about the first game in the Series that evening, but also to learn about how baseball has changed since it began; women in baseball; and why it’s such a big deal to so many people that the Cubs are finally playing in the World Series. “We wouldn’t be doing this (having a gathering in the classroom during school hours) if the Cubs made it to the World Series every year,” said Pedersen. “The reason we’re doing this because it’s been 108 years since the Cubs went.” That’s when a picture of the 1906 Chicago Cubs photo was put up on the SmartBoard. “What’s different about this picture from the Chicago Cubs team we know today?” Pedersen and fellow teacher Joe Chamberlin asked the kids. The kids noted several differences - like the fact that the coach was wearing a top hat and bow tie; the photo was black and white; the gloves that the players wore; the fact that they weren’t smiling; and the fact that there were no African American players on the team. Pedersen expanded on the fact that there were no African Americans on the team the last time the Cubs went to the World Series 108 years ago, telling them that it is significant because the 2016 Cub team has two African Americans in the starting line-up. “That’s history in the making,” he told the students. They also talked about “the curse” on the Cubs and who believed it to be true. As the story goes, the last time the Cubs went to the World Series, a store-owner
by the name of Billy Sianis owned a business near Wriggly Field and wanted to bring his goat along to the game. The goat was not allowed in, so the store-owner reportedly paraded the goat around the stadium saying the Cubs would never play in another World Series. It is said that Sianis dropped the curse in 1969. Some believe this legend...other’s don’t. Chamberlin, Pedersen, and other fourth grade teacher Jeannie Herrington then explained how a legend, like this one, becomes a legend when it is passed down from year-to-year. After talking with the kids a little bit more about the history of baseball, including the topic of the book Jackie Robinson - a story about the first African American baseball player in 1946, they told the students they were going to give them the chance to get excited about watching the World Series, and hopefully cheering for the Cubbies - who the teachers undoubtedly will be rooting for. A game was constructed for them, and those with the winning numbers at the end of each game would be given a special prize. A grand winner at the end of the Series will also be getting a prize. But they all received a special surprise on Tuesday to kick off the World Series...cupcakes. Interesting fact they shared with the kids. When they called to order nine dozen cupcakes, the lady pointed out that nine dozen equalled 108 cupcakes...the exact same number of years it’s been since the Chicago Cubs were in the World Series. Coincidence? The teachers say “yes.” Coincidence or not, the kids loved devouring the Chicago Cubs decorated cupcakes before settling back in for the rest of the day’s classes. So who will you be rooting for this World Series...the Chicago Cubs or the Cleveland Indians? They’re both said to be “Underdog” teams who finally have their moment to shine. Who will come out the brightest?
Texas Style Jam
Iowa high school students who will attend an Iowa college or university next fall with a major in an arts discipline may apply for the Iowa Arts Council’s 2016-2017 Iowa Scholarship for the Arts by Feb. 1, 2017. The Iowa Arts Council awards the Iowa Scholarship for the Arts annually to select Iowa high school students who are accepted as full-time undergraduates at fully accredited Iowa colleges or universities and pursue majors in dance, literature, music, theater, traditional arts, or visual arts. This year’s recipients will each receive $1,500 toward their 2017-2018 academic year expenses. Students must complete an application at www.iowaartscouncil. slideroom.com, write an essay about their artistic vision and the role of art in their lives, and provide work samples and one letter of recommendation from a teacher or professional. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2017. Scholarship
recipients are honored at an award ceremony at the State Capitol in Spring 2017. Contact Veronica O’Hern at veronica.ohern@iowa. gov for more information. The Iowa Scholarship for the Arts was established in conjunction with a benefit concert by worldrenowned opera singer Simon Estes for the state of Iowa’s Homecoming ’86 celebration. Two years later, the Iowa Arts Council established an endowment to guarantee perpetual funding of the program. Initial partners that contributed funds to establish the endowment included Two Rivers Arts Festival and Raccoon River Brewing Company in Des Moines, the Ameristar Casino in Council Bluffs, and private donations by Iowa Arts Council board members and private citizens. The Iowa Arts Council is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. More information is available at www.iowaculture. gov.
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UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine–Kenyon Road earns national recognition UnityPoint Clinic® Family Medicine–Kenyon Road has been awarded the highest level of recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and longterm, participative relationships. Providers who practice at the clinic include: Lincoln Wallace, MD, Randall Minion, MD, Aaron Peimann, MD, Jennifer Schreier, PA, April Gapp, NP, Megan Hopp, NP, Brittany Balik, PA and Mervin Casey, PA. The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of primary care that combines teamwork and information technology to improve care, improve patients’ experience of care and reduce costs. Medical homes foster ongoing partnerships between patients and their personal clinicians, instead of approaching care as the sum of episodic office visits. Each patient’s care is overseen by clinician-led care teams that coordinate treatment across the health care system. Research shows that medical homes can lead to higher quality and lower costs, and can improve patient and provider reported experiences of care. “NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology and coordinated care focused on patients,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Recognition shows that UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Kenyon Road has the tools, systems and resources to provide its patients with the right care, at the right time.” UnityPoint Clinic has added care coordinators to their medical home team to help empower patients to be active participants in their health care. A care coordinator is
a registered nurse who provides additional education on medication, nutrition, exercise and other topics important to a patient, assists them with goal setting and coaches them to develop a plan to achieve their goals. Becky Green, UnityPoint Clinic Care Coordinator said, “This recognition shows our patients that they really are the center of everything we do. Their entire health care team—providers, nurses and staff—is always working together and focused on them to provide the best care possible.” To earn recognition, which is valid for three years, UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine–Kenyon Road demonstrated the ability to meet the program’s key elements, embodying characteristics of the medical home. NCQA standards aligned with the joint principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home established with the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association. “We always have been and continue to be committed to giving our patients the best, high quality care. This [PCMH Recognition] is just another way we can show our commitment to our patients,” shared Aaron Peimann, MD. UnityPoint Health–Fort Dodge now has six Patient-Centered Medical Home clinics in our region: Eagle Grove, Sac City, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Family MedicineSecond Avenue North and Family Medicine–Kenyon Road in Fort Dodge; and continues the process of implementing medical homes throughout all primary care clinics.
Eagle Grove Area Dollars for Scholars Meets at the Gathering/Community Room of Rotary Senior Living-South The Fourth Monday of the month September-May At 6:30 p.m. We welcome all interested people to attend! A.A. Meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m. 510 S. Jackson, Eagle Grove N.A. Meeting Mondays at 8 p.m. 510 S. Jackson, Eagle Grove
There will be a Texas Style Jam on FRIDAY, Nov. 4, from 6-9 p.m., at the Dows Convention Center. Bring a snack to share! For more information, call 515-689-3986.
Bower Masonic Lodge 1st Tuesday of the month 6:30 p.m. at Masonic Lodge in Eagle Grove
How to contact your Eagle Grove City Council Representative
Parent Connection A monthly support group for parents, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians of special needs children Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month 6 - 7:30 p.m. at EG Library
Mayor Sandy McGrath
(Dec. 31, 2017) (515) 851-0016
sandramcgrath11@ gmail.com
Ward 1
Al Pamperin
(Dec. 31, 2019) (515) 689-0578 apamperin56@ gmail.com
Ward 2
Ward 3
(Dec. 31, 2017)
Vadewater
Kendall Johnson (515) 293-9036
kakj68@yahoo. com
Dennis
(Dec. 31, 2019) (515) 293-0150 dennis@sadler
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Lion’s Club 4th Tues. of the month 6 p.m. at Emerson Building in EG Wright County Taxpayers’ Association Meeting 3rd Mon. of the month 7 p.m. Pizza Ranch in Clarion Viona Masonic Meeting 2nd Tues. of the month 8 p.m. Masonic Hall in Renwick
Ward 4
Wally Lorenzen (Dec. 31, 2017) (515) 851-0338
flstci01@mchsi.com
At Large
Mike Weland
(Dec. 31, 2019)
At Large
Todd Swalin
(Dec. 31, 2017)
(515) 603-5883 (515) 689-8987 mikeweland.egcc@gmail.com toddswalin@gmail.com
Let your voice be heard!
Rotary Club of EG Meets at the community room of Rotary Senior Living-South Noon each Tuesday for 55 minutes We welcome visitors. If you would like to include your monthly meeting in this column, please email them to: egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
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help wanted EAGLE GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS COOK’S HELPER – 180 Days during School Year 6.5 Hours Per Day – 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Teacher Associates, Coaches for Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Basketball and Wrestling Substitute: Bus Drivers, Cooks Helper, Custodians, Teachers, Teacher Associates *Evidence of dependability, trustworthiness, flexibility *Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, get along with others, interact successfully with verity of personalities and multi task Application MUST include: 1. Letter of Application 2. Resume’ Including 3 Work References 3. Completed Application Form (available in administration office) 4. Copy of High School Diploma/Transcript or Equivalent (GED) or College Transcript 5. Coaches and Sub Teachers must have Coaching/Teaching License
HELP WANTED
The Wright County Jail currently has an opening for a full time jailer. Requirements for this position include a valid driver’s license, ability to pass an extensive background check, a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as the willingness to work multiple shifts. Experience in the criminal justice system is preferred but not required. Competitive benefits and IPERS come with full time employment upon hire. If you meet the above criteria please submit your application with a resume to: Wright County Jail Attn: Lynn Morris 719 SW 2nd St Clarion, Iowa 50525 Applications may be picked up at the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Jail, or can be found online at http://www.wrightcounty. org/wrightcounty/uploads/Job_Application.pdf Resume will be required upon interview. 42-44 www.wrightcounty.org
Send to: Supt. Jess Toliver 325 N. Commercial Eagle Grove, IA 50533 EEO/AA
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Do you want to be?EG EMS needs you to volunteer as a trained emergency medical technician. Training available. Choose your own hours. Compensation offered. Apply at City Hall Today (515) 448-4343 TF
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HELP WANTED
Wright County Secondary Road Department has an opening for a full-time road maintenance employee at the Clarion Maintenance. Primary job classification is Patrol Operator. Application form and job description is available at the Wright County Engineer’s Office, 416 5th Ave. SW, PO Box 269, Clarion, IA 50525, telephone 515532-3597, or at www.wrightcounty.org, click on “Employment” and then “Application Form.” Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 4, at 3:30 p.m. Wright County is an equal opportunity employer. 43,44
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NEW WAGE SCALE
Shift Differential and $500 sign on bonus for nursing
Humboldt Care Center’s North and South are accepting applications for the following positions:
garage sales
Special Day
Large Multi-Family Garage Sale Memorial Hall
90th Birthday
Sat., Oct. 29-9 a.m.-2 p.m. clothes, furniture, kitchen items & a lot of miscellaneous.
Dietary Cook/Aide Full, Part-Time, PRN Certified Nurses Aides Full, Part-Time, PRN licensed Nurses Must pass drug test and pre-employment physical
Apply Within
Garage Sale
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Virginia Anderson Estate
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
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Eagle volleyball season ends in three set loss at Jewell By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com
The Eagle Grove varsity volleyball season ended at Jewell last Tuesday in a loss to the home South Hamilton Hawks. Scores were 25-7, 25-8 and 25-18. Team serving was at nearly 91 percent, with Maci Pickering going 7 of 8 and both Jarika Eisentrager and Laine Morgan 5 of 5 each. Natalie Vrba was 4 of 4 (one ace), Hallie Jeske and Sadie Stuhr both 3 of 3, Kenzie Crail 2 of 3 and Allison Purcell 1 of 2. Morgan set the ball for eight assists, with Stuhr adding three and Hannah Beecher one set in support.
Vrba pounded five kills, with Purcell making four and Eisentrager two successful spikes for points. Beecher added one kill to her stat line. Pickering had seven digs in the back row, with Eisentrager grabbing three and Sarah Wilson two digs. Shelby Axtell, Gail, Jeske, Morgan, Purcell and Stuhr all had one save of the ball each. Vrba went above the net for two solo blocks and Purcell one. “We started out slow, and I’m not sure if it was nerves because it was regionals or what was going on,” stated head coach Karla Tweeten. “In the second set we started to compete a bit more, but even when
Pictured above: Halley Jeske goes up for the hit Photo by Kim Demory
we had a good attack attempt the Hawks weren’t going to let the ball fall easily on their side. By the third set, I feel like we had finally worked out our nerves and were competing. Ady Wintermote is a great hitter for them, and seemed to keep finding the right spots to place the kill. South Hamilton is a good team, and they played with confidence and flow. I was happy to hear they beat Paorama is their next match.” Axtell, Eisentrager, Pickering, Stuhr, Summers and Wilson all played their final match in an Eagle volleyball uniform. Randi Halgrim also graduates as a member of the JJV squad.
Maci Pickering bumps the ball to the front row versus South Hamilton. The senior had seven digs in her final match, and was 7 of 8 in serves (Photo by Scott Ervin-South Hamilton RecordNews). Photo by Scott Ervin-South Hamilton Record-News
Sophomore Laine Morgan gets underneath the ball on the second hit for the Lady Eagles and teammate Hannah Beecher is right underneath her as a back-up. Photo by Kim Demory
Sports Update - where are they now?
Bill Nelson - celebrating 90 years full of life by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net There’s been a lot of life in Bill Nelson’s 90 years, but the thing that’s made it most rewarding for him isn’t his own accomplishments, but rather the achievements of the young men he was able to influence through wrestling. Having just turned 90 this past Monday, Oct. 24, Nelson took some time to look back on the exciting life he has lived thus far. In addition to a loving wife (Violet Wilson Nelson with whom he just celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary) and four children (two sons and two daughters), he has seen great success with wrestling, both on and off the mat. He himself was a threetime finisher at the state wrestling tournament as part of the Eagle Grove High School team (claiming the championship title in 1946 at heavyweight); winner of the 1945 Mid-West AAU championship; a three-time NCAA champion; and member of the U.S. Olympic wrestling team set back only due to an injury...amongst many other achievements. He has also been inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame (1980), the Helms Wrestling Hall of Fame, the United States Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame, the Iowa High School Hall of Fame, the Michigan and Arizona State Hall of Fames, and honored as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (just to mention a few) - but it’s not one of these personal accomplishments that stick out most in his life.
“My success was being able to work with so many young men of all colors and ethnicity and having a contribution in their life,” Nelson said. “The accomplishments that I was able to do with these kids was the most important thing to me. (My achievements) are a tribute to a lot of young men that made my life possible...a lot of them who also went on and became very successful.”
Bill neslon His life off the mat Nelson moved from Jewell to Eagle Grove in the first grade. The thing he remembers most about that time is that he got to start school in Eagle Grove in the building that his dad and grandfather built. He recalls how it was built using a horse and cart to carry in all the supplies. “It was quite interesting,” he said. He talked about how it was
located where the current high school gym sits now, and how the wrestling room was in the basement - all good memories and where his success in life began. Eagle Grove schools is also where he met his wife. She moved from Woolstock to Eagle Grove their junior year. They graduated together in 1945 and have been together ever since. Although his wrestling/coaching career took them out of Eagle Grove, they wanted to give something of true personal value back to the community, which is why they donated an American Flag his mother made back to the Eagle Grove Historical Museum. When Bill and Violet returned to Eagle Grove for the Centennial celebration, they took home with them the American Flag his mother had crocheted and was hanging in the then Mayor’s business window. He had it preserved in a heavy plastic case and hung it on the wall of his Ankeny home. “It was a treasure for me...and hard to give up,” he said. “It’s a beautiful work of art.” But Nelson agreed with his children, that it’s home now should be in Eagle Grove at the Museum. Bill and Violet now reside in Sun City, Arizona where they are enjoying retired life. He says the secret to living 90 years, he believes, is being physically active. He and Violet have been working out for 20 years or so. “I think that has made a big difference in our lives...it helps us be physically fit as you get older,” he said.
Natalie Vrba goes up for the block. Photo by Kim Demory
Kenzie Crail tries for a kill in the regional match at Jewell. The sophomore was 2 of 3 serving and had a dig. Photo by Scott Ervin-South Hamilton RecordNews
Allison Purcell connects with the ball for a point attempt versus the Hawks. The senior had four kills and a solo block for the night. Photo by Scott ErvinSouth Hamilton Record-News
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Sadie Sthur has perfect positioning under the ball as she bumps it up for the third hit. Photo by Kim Demory
Sarah contributed two digs in last week’s regional match at Jewell versus South Hamilton. The senior is the daughter of Duane and Molly Wilson.
Sarah Wilson Volleyball
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
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Team finishes just one spot from going By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com
The Eagle Grove girls cross country team will again be represented at the State Meet this coming Saturday, with the entire team coming close to joining Megan Schafer at Lakeside. Newman Catholic took the Class 1A team title with 68 points, followed by Colo Nesco at 89 and West Fork at 92 to also advance. The
Eagles were fourth at 119 points and Colfax-Mingo fifth at 125 points. Schafer paced the purple and gold, churning out a 21:44.5 to place the freshman 13th and punching her ticket for the big show at Fort Dodge. The rest of the team finished like this: Jana Willard 20th at 22:29.9; Brianna Ell 29th at 23:13.8; Alix Rethman 36th at 23:37.0 and Alecia Anderson 44th at 23:59.1.
Brianna Ell looks strong with Alix Rethmen just behind her. Photo by Kim Demory
Pictured above: Megan Schafer (left) and Jana Willard move along the course at Ankeny last Thursday. Schafer came home 13th in 21:44.5 to advance to state, with Willard 20th in 22:29.9. Photo by Kim Demory Pictured at left: The Lady Eagles stretch out and mentally prepare themselves at the starting line, only moments away from the start of the race. Photo by Kim Demory
Alecia Anderson keeps her stride strong to stay ahead of the competition. Photo by Kim Demory
Congratulations to the Lady Eagles on an amazing season.
— Eagles can’t finish season like they hoped in 35-12 loss — By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com
The Eagle Grove varsity football team badly wanted to finish the year with a two-game win streak and three total victories, but now they will have to settle for the two W’s after suffering a season-ending 3512 loss to visiting South Hamilton (SH). “It was a frustrating night for us,” stated head coach Bruce Dahlhauser. “We came out and got a stop on them, then scored first in the game. We had the momentum but couldn’t capitalize on it to keep the throttle down. The game plan was working perfectly up to that point. As tough as this loss was to take for the kids, and as frustrating for us as coaches, there was no finger pointing. We stuck together, and didn’t turn on each other. In fact, the guys were telling each other ‘don’t quit’ even in the fourth quarter.” The Hawks took the opening kick, and after picking up a first down turned it over on the Eagle 38 after failing to convert on a fourth and five yards. Two big pass plays, by Niko Padilla to Ryan Smith, highlighted that scoring drive. The first was a 27-yard completion to the Hawks 29, then followed two snaps later by a 29-yard strike for the touchdown. The Nicolas Lentz PAT attempt was no good. South Hamilton then answered back with a 15 play, 77-yard drive that ate up over seven minutes. The extra point kick was good, putting them up 7-6. They wasted little time in finding the end zone again, taking great field position in starting the drive from the Eagle 26-yard stripe. Following the touchdown run, the PAT was no good. The Eagles then moved the ball into Hawk territory,
giving it up at the SH 43. The Hawks would punch it in just before halftime, after driving 75 yards, to make it 20-6 as the half ended. The Eagles took the pigskin to start the second half, but after a three and out a punt set up SH at the Eagle 11. A touchdown pass, with the extra point, made it 28-6. The Eagles would mount a nice drive before the end of the quarter, going 71 yards in nine plays before turning it over one yard short and inside the Hawks one. They would get the ball back early in the fourth period, needing just two pass plays of nine yards and 35 yards and the latter for the touchdown from John Mosley to Padilla. The purple and gold finished with 170 total net yards on 40 snaps, compared to 284 yards for the Hawks. They had eight first downs (SH 20) and an average gain of 4.2 yards per play. The Eagles were penalized nine times for 54 total yards, compared to three flags for 21 yards on the Hawks. The Hawks led in time of possession, 33:18 to the Eagles 14:42. The Eagles converted one of nine third-down possessions and no fourth-downs in two tries. They had only one turnover to none for the visitors. Evan Anderson rushed for 26 net yards on seven carries, with Lincoln Miller finishing with seven yards on one attempt. Mosley was five of 12 for 91 total yards, with one touchdown and one pick, while Padilla was four of 11 for 68 yards and a touchdown. Smith caught four balls for 88 total yards and a score, with Padilla hauling in two passes for 44 yards and a score. Miller caught one pass for 28 yards. Anderson kicked off three times for a 41.0-yard average, while Padilla punted six times for a 23.7-
yard average. Smith returned four kicks for 62 total yards. Brayden Lyman was on top of the tackle list with six solo stops and 15 assists. Anderson and Jon Mendoza both finished with five solo tackles each and seven tackle assists. Smith had four solo tackles and four assists. Padilla tallied up three solo stops and 10 tackle assists, while Mosley had two solo and six assists. Tanion Pohlman, Miller and Austin Burgwin all had one solo tackle each, with Tanion also making five assists and Lincoln four. Saxon Lyman had six assists, Jacob Rosa three assists, Joel Mendoza two assists and Chase Blasi one assist. Anderson and Burgwin had one of their solo tackles for a loss, with Brayden, Lincoln, John and Tanion having one of their assists each for a loss. Burgwin also had a solo sack. Miller, Burgwin, Andrew Powell, Jon Mendoza and Pohlman all played their final game in an Eagle football uniform. “The seniors shared their advice to the underclassmen, and that was that we’re moving in
the right direction with this program and so they challenged everybody coming back to keep it going,” said Dahlhauser. “The returning players recognize the work they’ve done and where it’s gotten us. The confidence has builded in this team as the season went along. We know they can go out there and do some really good things. I know they’ll come back next August ready to go, and we’ll be in a better position then than we were going into this year.” He also hopes his guys are ready to seek even higher goals. “We were really close to meeting our team goals this year, and that will be amped up for next year,” concluded Dahlhauser. “That will certainly provide some extra energy. These next nine months will come easier now for these guys. Because of this season, it will be fun to see the competitiveness from these kids in their other sports. We’re all in this together, and to see them build that relationship and tighten it with each other will only make us better.”
The Eagle offense gets ready to start another play in last Friday’s home finale. The team amassed 170 net yards and eight first downs for the contest. Photo by Les Houser
Eagle defensive coordinator Aaron Schafer has a discussion with his unit between plays. The team doubled their win total of a year ago, finishing at 2-7. Photo by Les Houser
The Eagle defense is shown pre-snap versus South Hamilton in their final game of the season. They gave up 284 total net yards for the game. Photo by Les Houser Eagle Grove High School
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The Eagle Grove Pep Band adds some great music to the home football games all season, and were sounding fine again last Friday under the direction of Justin Schwake. Photo by Les Houser
Congratulations to all our fall sports teams on a season of dedication and hard work.
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Kristina is in her fourth year of cheering for football. Other high school activities include dance team, chorus and Special Olympics. The senior is the daughter of Tony Olson and Michelle Olson.
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Back-to-Back State Qualifiers EGHS Boys Cross Country team headed back to State this Saturday in Fort Dodge
Members and coaches of the 2016 State Cross Country Team include, from left: Coach Ryan Terwilliger, Spencer Epejo, Jon Koester, Gage Behnkendorf, Dalton Schaffer, Coach Jerry Becker, McCauley King, Coach Ben Demuth, Derek Graham, and Sam Johnson. Photos by Kim Demory and Gloria Becker
Returning to state meet for 29th time King finishes in top 10 By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com
Pictured left corner, moving clockwise: Medal winners placing in the Top 20 included: Gage Behnkendorf (18th), Dalton Schaffer (19th), and McCaulay King (fifth place); Spencer Epejo keeps up a good pace leaving it all on the course; McCaulay King pushes towards the finish line; Sam Johnson tries to catch his competitor in front of him; Gage Behnkendorf (front) and Dalton Schaffer run through the pack; Jon Koester (back) and Derek Graham run grouped together.
The rich tradition that is boys cross country at this school will continue with another chapter being written in that book this year. For the 29th time, and third in the past four seasons, Eagle Grove will be represented yet again at the 2016 State Cross Country Meet at Lakeside Golf Course north of Fort Dodge. The team finished third at last year’s Class 2A qualifier, and this year will compete in Class 1A. They took it one spot higher this time around in trailing only a strong Nodaway Valley team that was the favorite going in and easily took the title with just 33 points. Following them in the top five of the 19-team field were; Eagle Grove with 98, West Fork with 125, Newman Catholic with 147 and Sigourney with 178. A year ago, the team took fifth at Fort Dodge with Dalton Schaffer 18th and McCaulay King 19th individually. Those two, and the team, have their sights set higher this year. King had a great effort in taking fifth in a finish time of 17:06.2. Gage Behnkendorf was 18th in 17:58.4, Dalton Schaffer 19th in 17:58.8, Spencer Espejo 26th in 18:30.0, Derek Graham 30th in 18:33.6, Jon Koester 33rd in 18:37.8 and Sam Johnson 34th in 18:46.9 out of 134 total runners. The team’s average time was 18:01.4, and their spread was just 01:27.4. “I felt we shouldn’t have any problems going into it, but as a coach you like to stay humble,” stated head coach Ben Demuth. “By the end of this year, we had three guys that had never run cross country. Last Thursday morning, they were loose and joking around. I felt they were ready. The new guys weren’t uptight, and as a team they performed real well.” Demuth then touched on the individual efforts. “McCaulay, Spencer, Derek and Jon all had season bests and Gage was close to his,” said the coach. “The rest where about where we expected. It was a tremendous effort by all of them. They were focused and ready to go at the line, and they had a tremendous start. The first-mile splits were all where they needed to be. King was so far out in front with that lead pack. He had a goal of beating the Madrid
kid so I told him to run with him. He did just get him at the line.” Demuth believes the key for his team was the performance of the fourth to seventh place runners. “There was only 16 seconds between them, which shows they packed up well,” said Demuth. “Even though they didn’t all count in the team score, the distance they put on the West Fork runners (four finishers for the Warhawks after the Eagle’s top seven crossed) and Newman was what did it. Those were our main competitors for the third team finish.” He feels his guys peaked at this meet, but now the challenge will become can they do it again this Saturday? “This was the most complete meet we’ve had,” said Demuth. “Now, can we raise the bar one more notch. Their goal is still to raise a trophy at state. I know these guys will show up ready to work for that goal.” He also wants to hand out appreciation to everyone who came to support the team. “We had a great support group there, parents, JV runners and a good contingent of Eagle fans,” said the coach. “It was nice to see, and the guys appreciated it. We run the last race of the day on Saturday, and there’s a lot of teams including us chasing the two thru five spots in the finishing order. We can only control what we can control. These guys are hungry and ready to run, and I couldn’t be more proud of them.” State Meet Schedule 11:00 a.m. 4A Girls Race 11:30 a.m. 4A Boys Race 12:00 p.m. 3A Girls Race 12:20 p.m. 4A Awards 12:30 p.m. 3A Boys Race 1:00 p.m. 2A Girls Race 1:20 p.m. 3A Awards 1:30 p.m. 2A Boys Race 2:00 p.m. 1A Girls Race (Lady Eagles) 2:20 p.m. 2A Awards 2:30 p.m. 1A Boys Race (Eagles) 3:00 p.m. 1A Awards Megan Schafer will start in Box 21 with runner number 519. She will be in that box with five other runners from various teams. The Eagles will start in Box 8 with runner numbers 898-904. They will be the only ones in that box.
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
Eagle Grove Eagle
Benefit dinner will help Crossroads Youth and Family Center expand
Kacey Ginn Wright County Monitor, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com “People come and go in kids’ lives,” said Craig Carlson, executive director of Crossroads Youth and Family Center. “One of our goals is to get adults in their lives constant.” Crossroads got its start in 1995. The brick building on Main Street in Goldfield has seen some renovations over the years, including to the apartments on the second floor that partially fund the center. Now that it’s been cleaned up, the building is rented out for events, and yoga and exercise classes take place there throughout the week. Its main activity, however, is hosting close to 30 kids and teens every Friday and Saturday evening in a supervised, safe environment where they can have fun. Carlson and Tammy Thomas are the longest-serving workers in the organization, with up to two additional volunteers helping out with the kids who come to the center each weekend. “The kids don’t just need something to do, they need adults to do it with them,” Carlson said. In addition to serving as Crossroads Executive Director for the last eight years, Carlson is a substitute teacher for both the C-G-D and Eagle Grove school districts and volunteers for middle school youth group Hiz Kidz. The center has a pool table, pingpong, radio, and some board games, but Carlson said mostly, kids come up with things to do together. Teenagers will play word games and younger kids pretend—they call a recent favorite game “jail.” “They use their imagination, and they play,” Carlson said. “Through relationship, they devise their own entertainment, and that’s really cool to see.” Eventually, a kid who didn’t do much but look at his phone might start to put it away. For the teen or adolescent who spends most of their time alone playing video games, having a place for activities with other kids can make a big difference. “There’s a lot of angst, a lot of anxiety,” Carlson said. “As their social world expands, they see hope.” Developing healthy relationships between kids is another major goal of the center. Carlson observed that both kids and teens tend to dislike being around younger age groups, and without some interaction, those attitudes can carry over into adulthood. Carlson likes to have teens volunteer behind the counter with the middle-school kids, preparing snacks and sometimes helping out with other tasks. One of Carlson’s rules is “no yelling.” Kids displaying problem behavior are asked to stop, and if problems persist, they are sent home. If there’s consistent trouble, Carlson meets with parents to see how the center
can help them, and in some cases gets them connected to county resources like Bee Inspired and Children and Family resources. The Center has also done programs designed to meet the needs of the community it serves. Carlson said they recently wrapped up a support and recovery group for teenagers. For some, just the feeling of being listened to, seen, and understood can be life changing— something Carlson said he wished he had when he was younger. “The need is great in small rural communities,” he said. “The kids need to be seen.” Now, Crossroads plans to create another youth center to help fill that need. Carlson said that in five years, they want to be in both Eagle Grove and Clarion, but they’re looking at Clarion first simply because he has more connections there. Carlson said the center has six months of expenses saved up for a new location, but they want to wait until they have a full years’ worth to start looking for a building. He doesn’t want to be unable to sustain a new center once they find a location. “That would be doing the town a great disservice,” he said. On Tuesday, November 1, Grounded in Clarion will host a benefit dinner and silent auction. The benefit will raise money for a new center, but Carlson
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said building relationships is the more important thing. “We’re accomplishing the major feat we want to accomplish— awareness,” he said. For auction items, Carlson said they didn’t want to compete with charities who would be collecting items from businesses this time of year. They chose to have the kids get involved by having them donate their time. Attendees will bid on three hours of work—say, for shoveling snow or raking leaves—to be done by a pair of kids who regularly go to the center. “Especially the middle school kids, they’re excited. They’re more than willing to get involved,” Carlson said. Tickets for the benefit can be purchased at the Security Savings Bank in both Clarion and Eagle Grove, and are also available at the C-G-D high school and elementary school offices. Some of the Crossroads kids will also be visiting businesses this week to sell tickets. The dinner includes steak or chicken breast, potato, salad and fruit. It may be a year or two before another Crossroads Youth and Family Center can be established, both for funds and volunteers. In the meantime, Carlson said they hope to connect with people who have a passion for helping youth. “I need people to help me cast the vision to the community,” he said.
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