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Wedeking medals at state! • 12 Flood recourse discussed • 15 CWL Times Disaster declared for public assistance • 15 Write-in candidate highlights education • 4 Dows Advocate Library Halloween dance • 14 Halloween photos • Splashpad over 65% • 17 The Way it Was • 16 Eagle Grove Eagle
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Nearly $7,000 in drugs, cash found in Clarksville bust
Clarksville Police officers, with the Village Vine assistance of Butler County Sheriff’s deputies, executed a search warrant in the 100 block of West Prospect Street about 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Grundy Register In the residence, officers located What sev- Cheer Paper eral devices used to smoke marijuana, packaging materials for the distribution of marijuana, a scale, a makeshift shotgun, a large amount of marijuana with Hampton Chronicle an estimated street value of $4,500, and $2,444 in cash. Allison Community Gage Johnson, age 24, of Clarksville Closet taking winter was arrested and charged with having clothing donations intent to distribute a controlled sub The Allison Community Closet is stance on real property within 1,000 now accepting donations of fall and feet of a school, as well as possession winter clothing. Please make sure all of drug paraphernalia, possession of a items are clean and in good shape (not Schedule I controlled substance (mariworn out or stained). juana) second offense, possession of a Donations can be dropped off when the Community Closet is open — on controlled substance on real property Wednesdays from 2 - 5 p.m. and on within 1,000 feet from a school, gaththe fourth Saturday of the month from ering for providing a place where con9 - 11:30 a.m. trolled substances are used, distribution Please use the rear entrance to The of a controlled substance, and failure Corner (across from the Allison Pubto affix a proper drug tax stamp on the lic Library). marijuana sold. Johnson was held on $13,000 bond PreK-12 Parent/ and was later bonded out. Teacher Conferences Nick Wessels was also present during the warrant and charged with posses- Clarksville Police officers, Robert Landrum, Chief Barry Mackey and Cody Niehaus, with the asset Nov. 3 sion of drug paraphernalia, a posses- sistance of Butler County Sheriff’s deputies, executed a search warrant in the 100 block of West Parent-Teacher Conferences will continue on Thursday, Nov. 3. sion of a Schedule I controlled sub- Prospect Street on Oct. 29 and stand with evidence seized, including nearly $7,000 total of product Parent-Teacher Conferences this stance, and possession of a Schedule and cash. Gage Johnson, age 24, of Clarksville was charged with intent to distribute a controlled fall should be scheduled using the I controlled substance on certain real substance on real property within 1,000 feet of a school. There were additional charges, and more Clarksville Community Schools’ onproperty being less than 1,000 feet from are pending, see story. (Courtesy Clarksville Police) line scheduling tool using information a school. is still being held at the Butler County Chief Barry Mackey advises the inci- several additional charges pending. sent to parents. Drop in visits will not Wessels was held on $1,500 bond and Jail. dent remains under investigation with be accommodated. If parents or guardians do not have access to the web, they may call the school to assist them in scheduling their conferences. It only takes a few minutes. Opportunity to schedule conferences will remain available through Thursday, Nov. 3. With any questions, please call the high school office at 319-278-4273. Parents or guardians have been sent all the information needed to use the Internet to schedule individual conferences with their child or children’s respective staff members. Again, if no web access, call the school. Graphic-Advocate
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Two fatalities after Thursday crash near Clarksville Following a single vehicle accident that occurred about 7:06 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 near Clarksville, two male passengers, a 41-year-old from Shell Rock and a 28-year-old from Waverly, were pronounced deceased at the hospital. According to the report on file, a 2000 Ford F150 driven by Matthew DeWitt, 44, of Shell Rock was eastbound on County Road C-33 when the vehicle drifted off the roadway into the south ditch and impacted a box culvert one-quarter mile east of Willow Avenue. DeWitt was taken to the Waverly Hospital by Waverly ambulance. Two other passengers, Jeffrey DeWitt, 41, of Shell Rock, and Andrew Baker, 28, of Waverly, were transported to the Waverly Hospital where they were both later pronounced deceased. The DeWitts were each wearing seatbelts in the collision. Baker was not wearing a seatbelt. The accident remains under investigation. Also assisting at the scene were the Butler County Sheriff’s Office; Clarksville Police, Fire and Ambulance; and Waverly Ambulance.
Book Fair returning to Clarksville Elementary
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Clarksville Community School! It will be held the evenings of ParentTeacher Conferences, continuing Thursday Nov. 3 from 3:30-7 p.m. There will be many great books to choose from. Most debit and credit cards are accepted, along with cash and checks. Online shopping is also available at www.scholastic.com/fair. Items will be shipped after the Book Fair has ended. Help promote literacy and support the library!
Metz supper set Nov. 4 to support Freestyle Club
The Clarksville Freestyle Club will host the 2nd Annual “Red” Metz Steak Sandwich Supper on Friday, Nov. 4. Metz was a longtime supporter of the Freestyle Club. From 5 – 7 p.m., a ribeye steak sandwich for $9 or hamburger meal for $6 for all ages will be available at the Clarksville School lunchroom. Carryout will be available upon request.
Craft sale planned in New Hartford
New Hartford will host its annual Fall Craft Sale Saturday, Nov. 5 at the New Hartford School Gym and Multi-Purpose Room. More than 25 vendors are expected and there will also be food and craft goods. Proceeds go to the Dike-New Hartford Junior Class after prom fund. Continued on page 18. Classifieds............................... 10 Public Notices....................... 6, 7
Maureen Wagoner (left) received a certificate from Butler County Auditor Lizbeth Williams as both Butler County and Iowa’s oldest poll worker. (John Jensen/MAP photo)
Butler Co. woman named state’s oldest poll worker
By John Jensen Eclipse News-Review/MAP ALLISON — Maureen Wagoner does not quite remember the names on the ballot when she first started volunteering as a poll worker 34 years ago. She’ll be more familiar with the names next Tuesday, as she steps into her familiar role in New Hartford. Wagoner was honored by the Butler County Auditor’s office last week as the State of Iowa’s oldest poll worker. “I would like to thank Maurine for her many years of service to Butler County,” Auditor Lizbeth Williams said. “An election could not happen without the dedication of many Precinct Election Officials like Maurine at each polling place. They are highly trained and endure a 16-hour day on Election Day to ensure your vote counts while always, always protecting the integrity of the election.” Wagoner, 97, said she first started getting interested in politics while her dad, Roy Leppley, was serving as a county auditor in southwest Iowa. He was a really good thinker and everything that he thought about
politics made sense to me,” Wagoner said. “He taught me a lot because I would think of things that I wanted to ask him.” One of the most important things Wagoner said her father taught her was to not necessarily worry about the party a candidate represents. “(He taught me) to go for their real thinking and what their beliefs are,” she said. “I learned a lot from him.” Wagoner said she has never missed an election cycle since beginning the work in 1982. “I just think about it as part of every good citizen’s duty,” she said. “I think as good citizens if we are asked to do something politically that we believe in that we should do it. A lot of people just don’t really do their part.” Wagoner taught fourth grade in New Hartford for 27 years. Though she said she was rarely able to use her experience as a poll worker in the classroom with her students, it sometimes proved beneficial when she was working with parents. Polls will be open for next Tuesday’s General Election from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
SCOUTING FOR FOOD: Clarksville Boy Scouts collected more than 650 pounds of donations on their Scouting for Food mission on Saturday, Oct. 29. Those pictured, representing just some of those involved, from left, are Aiden Doty, Landon Anfinson, Sam Hoodjer, Gabe Hoodjer, Donnie Kielman and Conner Freerks. (Contributed by Julie Hoodjer)
Clarksville to request buyout, rehab for separate areas Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor
Clarksville city officials are assembling a letter of intent to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to seek a buyout option for homes affected by the Sept. 21-23 floods. Clarksville City Council also approved authorizing the city to seek a grant for housing rehabilitation assistance. Buyouts “seemed like” a possibility after officials addressed citizens at a public meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at North Butler Elementary in Allison. That was the impression of a few people who attended the evening meeting. But that’s not what Clerk Larry Betts and Mayor Val Swinton heard that morning. State and federal officials were more
blunt with Clarksville city officials, at a private meeting held at the Allison Public Library that morning, at 10 a.m. Oct. 25. There, Betts said he learned a buyout was unlikely for Clarksville because the city is not in a floodplain. “We were told in no uncertain terms that we were not getting a FEMA buyout,” Swinton said at a special meeting Monday, Oct. 31, of the Oct. 25 meeting. Still, the city will put in the request and leave the choice to the state and federal government. “The biggest share of Clarksville is outside the floodplain,” Butler County Emergency Management Director Mitch Nordmeyer said, as to the comments Clarksville officials heard. The Shell Rock River doesn’t run through downtown Clarksville like it does Greene and Shell Rock. The Sportsman’s Park quarry in
Clarksville does act as a holding pond, which in recent flooding, overran its banks. Historically, the park was mined for limestone to build up the railroad bed, what is now the bike trail in Clarksville. The welcome railroad was taken with the unwelcome drainage peculiarities. Still, the flooding has been worse of late. “Obviously when a large number flood two times in eight years” those who head floodplain management for the state “need to reexamine the floodplain,” Nordmeyer said, noting that was discussed at the Clarksville meeting Oct. 25. (Iowa’s floodplain management is by Federal Emergency Management Agency, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and University of Iowa, he said.) Butler County’s latest flood boundaries were remapped in 2011, followREHAB to page 15
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The front of The Corner youth center next to J&C Grocery in Allison just received a new paint job. (Contributed by Jerry Platter)
Revelations from Fresh Hope support group
Last time I saw Robyn (Mrs. Rev. Gary) Mulder I had told her I maybe wanted to try out attending one of the Fresh Hope meetings. Fresh Hope is an international network of Christian support groups for those who have a mental health diagnosis and for their loved ones. We discussed whether it would make people less likely to talk if a reporter was there and decided I would only talk about what I felt about it. Hopefully, it would make people more likely to attend. The founder, Brad Hoefs, started the group because he had attended a secular support group and found folks were discussing their symptoms and he feared getting sicker by listening to it, as Robyn said. I identified with that. It is easy to get dragged down, whether by others or ourselves. We just want to be open-minded and listen without judging people, and all of a sudden you have taken on their battles as your own and have to step back and say, it’s too much. I need some “me” time. We watched some videos by Lysa Terkeurst of the Proverbs31.org ministry and discussed them. • The first video discussed projection of one’s negative thoughts about one’s self onto others. Terkeurst discussed thinking a skinny woman in the gym didn’t like her because the woman moved to a different treadmill when Terkeurst had taken a phone call, until one day the woman smiled at her kindly and she realized the insecurity was her own. There was ample opportunity to find
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Mira Schmitt-Cash, Editor miraschmittcash.map@gmail.com insecurity in our lives. The example I thought of today was, getting angry after reading about Twitter users recounting how prevalent sexual assault is (to be angry about which is fairly normal) and being suspicious of my husband because of it (which is not healthy because the suspicion is not based in anything he has done/ conveyed). • Rejection was the focus of video two. We might reject people because we think they don’t love us (or statistics say their subgroup might injure us with the assault example) but in a rush to reject them first, we push everyone away and wind up lonely. Ultimately, we want to draw people toward us. Terkeurst says she learned to reject rejection by deciding to “live loved” by Jesus Christ (God, Allah or the Zen Master, but going with the Christian theme). She found she didn’t need the love of people in the world in order to be OK — if she knew Jesus thought she was OK, and feeling Jesus/God’s love helps her reach out to others in turn. • I paraphrased the focus of video three as “me, too,” but it was likely “empathy.” Terkeurst says we can reach out to others who are sad, frustrated or in the dark about something by simply telling them we identify. “Me too, brother.” • Robyn and Gary attended a daylong conference in Omaha Oct. 13 called
“The Church and Mental Health.” The conference’s reason for being is this: We know that many people go to their church first with life’s problems and pastors need to know how to respond,
to where to steer their flock and how to gauge the severity of the crisis. Toward the end, Fresh Hope founder Brad Hoefs said (per Robyn’s paraphrase) to focus on what you’re moving toward, not what you’re moving away from, and emphasized the importance of keeping hope despite mental health challenges. • Fresh Hope meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at The Corner in Allison (Third and Main). Everyone was very nice!
SEARS HOME: The fence of the Butler County Historical Society Sears Home on Elm Street in Allison, once owned by Anna Pals, received some fresh paint on Friday, Oct. 28. No official tally exists of the number of Sears mail-order houses that still survive today. It is reported that more than 100,000 houses were sold between 1908 and 1940 through Sears’s Modern Homes program, the Sears Archives website states. The keen interest evoked in current homebuyers, architectural historians, and enthusiasts of American culture indicate that thousands of these houses survive in varying degrees of condition and original appearance. (The new asphalt on T43 is also visible. Closure signs are expected to be removed as soon as this week.) (Contributed)
Community Home Meals
Cheese, Banana Bar Thursday: Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Calico Bean Bake, Pudding Dessert Friday: Cheddar Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Dream Bar Saturday: Steak & Peppers, Rice Casserole, Roasted Veggies, Pears
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Lunches include milk and salad bar and whole wheat white bread/marg. Menus are subject to change.
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TOUCHING UP FENCE AT SEARS HOME: Thelma Wiegmann of Allison, with help from Samantha Watters of Parkersburg, takes advantage of the great fall weather Friday, Oct. 28 to paint the picket fence at the Butler County Historical Society’s Sears Home on Elm Street in Allison. (Contributed by Jerry Platter)
Monday, Nov. 7: Breakfast: Pretzel cinnamon stick, cereal, mixed fruit; Lunch: Chicken fajita, corn, shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, southwest blend, pineapple chunks Tuesday, Nov. 8: Breakfast: Pancake, sausage stick, mandarin oranges; Lunch: Hamburger/bun, French fries, sliced American cheese, broccoli, peaches, baby carrots Wednesday, Nov. 9: Breakfast: Cereal, bread; Lunch: Beef and noodles,
peas, pears, bread Thursday, Nov. 10: Breakfast: Waffle & syrup, peaches; Lunch: Sub sandwich, tortilla chips, trio cheese, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, baby carrots, ranch dressing Friday, Nov. 11: Breakfast: Ring donut, mixed fruit; Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, applesauce, bread, rice krispy treat, baby carrots with ranch dressing
Clarksville Community School District Breakfast & Lunch Menus
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Grape and apple juice, and cereal, offered daly at breakfast. Skim, 1% white milk and fat-free chocolate milk offered daily. Salad bar offerd daily at lunch. Menu subject to change.
Monday, Nov. 7: Breakfast: Donut, Cereal; Lunch: Chicken Fajita, Corn, Applesauce Tuesday, Nov. 8: Breakfast: Biscuit & Gravy; Lunch: Spaghetti, Bread Stick, Green Beans, Peaches Wednesday, Nov. 9: Breakfast: Breakfast Bar, Toast; Lunch: Pizza
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tatoes, California Veggies, Wheat Roll & Margarine, Birthday Cake Thursday, Nov. 10: A: Country Fried Steak, Country Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Whole Kernel Corn, Multi Grain Bread & Margarine, Fresh Seasonal Fruit; B: Baked Chicken & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Whole Kernel Corn, Multi Grain Bread & Margarine, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Friday, Nov. 11: A: Pork with Supreme Sauce, Roasted Potato Medley, Green Beans, Wheat Bread & Margarine, Cookie; B: Mixed Bean Soup, Sliced Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese, Wheat Bread & Mustard, Coleslaw, Cookie
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Monday, Nov. 7: A: Lemon Pepper Fish & Tartar Sauce, Cheesy Rice, Lima Beans, Multi Grain Bread & Margarine, Mandarin Oranges with Cottage Cheese; B: Mushroom Chicken, Cheesy Rice, Lima Beans, Multi Grain Bread & Margarine, Mandarin Oranges with Cottage Cheese Tuesday, Nov. 8: B: Turkey Ham & Beans, Green Peas, Glazed Carrots, Multi Grain Bread & Margarine, Pineapple Tidbits; B: Chef Salad with Dressing, Carrot Raisin Salad, Creackers, Pineapple Tidbits Wednesday, Nov. 9-Birthday Meal: Roast Beef, Brown Gravy, Mashed Po-
Sunday: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Party Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Pie Monday: Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Creamed Peas and Carrots, Fruit Cobbler Tuesday: Hot Beef Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Squash Bake, Peaches Wednesday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli &
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Monday, Nov. 7: Baked chicken drums, mashed potatoes & gravy, pea salad, cinnamon applesauce Tuesday, Nov. 8: Cobb salad & dressing, cherry delite dessert Wednesday, Nov. 9: Fish filet, creamed potatoes, broccoli & cheese,
Contact the office at Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 278-4900, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday if you are interested in having Home Meals delivered to you.
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8 out of 10 people who enrolled in health coverage through HealthCare.gov qualified for financial help to make their monthly premiums more affordable. See if you qualify by calling 319.272.4428 or 319.272.4350. Appointments are also available on Thursdays at our Clarksville location: Peoples Clinic Butler County 118 S Main Street, Clarksville 319.278.9020 www.peoples-clinic.com
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The deadline to submit entries is 5 p.m. on Friday. Entry forms can be emailed to butlersales.map@ gmail.com, tribuneads@netins.net or eclipsedesign@midamericapub. com or dropped off at the Clarksville Star, Butler County TribuneJournal or Parkersburg Eclipse News-Review office. Mailed entries should have a postmark no later than Friday. At the end of the 11-week regular contest, each week’s first-place winners will have the chance to complete for a grand prize of $500 in Football Bucks. The winners will be sent an entry form to make their choices on the college bowl games. The year’s contest sponsors are: Butler Bremer Communications, Coonrandt Ford, Cooper Motors, Grant Insurance Agency, J & C Grocery, The Mill, JBL Rentals, and K & S Grocery.
Meals are served at the Greene Community Center (202 West South Street) Monday through Friday, for reservations call 641-823-4422. Meals are also served at the Dumont Legion Hall on Wednesdays, for reservations call 641-857-6231. Home delivered meals are also available. For more information call 319-272-1767 or toll free at 877-538-0508.
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The annual Clarksville Star/ Butler County Tribune-Journal/ Parkersburg Eclipse News-Review football contest continues with a slate of high school, college and NFL games. The contest will run for 11 consecutive weeks during the football season. This week, Oct. 26-27, the contest moved to college games. There were no perfect entries and also none that missed only one, with Dumont’s Bob Hicken the only entry to miss two. He wins 35 football bucks. Six players missed three games, with the winner based on the tiebreaker differential. Clarksville’s Tom Clark missed the tiebreaker by just one point, so he wins the 15 football bucks. Football Bucks can be spent just like cash at any of the participating contest sponsor businesses. The games, entry form, sponsors ads and official rules are inside each issue during the contest.
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Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. Served Free for ages 1 to 18! There is a charge for all adults: Breakfast $2.50/Lunch $4.00. All meals include milk and are subject to change. Salad Bar will be offered every day. Breakfast includes peanut butter & jelly offered with toast. Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads & pastas are used whenever possible. Please Note: There is a 50¢ charge for lunch seconds for all students.
Monday, Nov. 7: Breakfast: French toast sticks, little smokies, strawberries; Lunch: Chicken tetrazzini, salad, wheat roll, peaches Tuesday, Nov. 8: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, toast, pears; Lunch: Soft shell taco, refried beans, PB sandwich, fruit cup Wednesday, Nov. 9: Breakfast: Sausage gravy & biscuit (4-12), Cereal, Toast (K-3), mandarin oranges;
Lunch: Beef & noodles, peas, bread stick, pears Thursday, Nov. 10: Breakfast: Breakfast bites, applesauce; Lunch: Chicken patty/bin, green bean casserole, hash brown patty, applesauce Friday, Nov. 11: Breakfast: Sausage cheese biscuit, peaches; Lunch: Cheeseburger/bun, baked beans, pineapple, rice krispie bar
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Bulletin Board NEW HARTFORD CRAFT SHOW WHEN: Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: New Hartford school DETAILS: Registration as a crafter is $30, and proceeds go to DikeNew-Hartford After Prom. CONTACT kyhlm@hotmail.com COWBOY JIM WHEN: Monday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m. WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center NORTH STAR PERFORMS WHEN: Monday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center MERV EDEKER MUSIC WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center VETERANS DAY PROGRAM WHEN: 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center DAN THE ONE MAN BAND WHEN: Friday, Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center U.S. SEN. ERNST’S REGIONAL DIRECTORS TO HOLD TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS WHEN: Friday, Nov. 18, 10–11 a.m. WHERE: Parkersburg Public Library, 308 Third St., Parkersburg DETAILS: U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R, Iowa) regional directors will hold traveling office hours in all counties to assist Iowans with questions about eligibility involving issues like Social Security, veterans’ benefits, military affairs, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs. Sen. Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours. If seeking assistance with federal agencies, but unable to attend, please visit www.ernst.senate.gov to contact a regional office (Cedar Rapids Ernst Office; call 319-365-4504) or submit a casework request.
NORAH BRUNS MUSIC WHEN: Monday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center TURKEY RUN 5K WHEN: Nov. 24 WHERE: Clarksville Nursing & Rehabilitation DETAILS: TBA
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TINY TIM CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL WHEN: Dec. 3 WHERE: Clarksville Public Library DETAILS: Themed miniature trees on display during library hours. IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS “CHRISTMAS MEMORIES” WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 4, from 4-6 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Clarksville DETAILS: Business window decorations and live nativity scene. Businesses are asked to tell window decoration plans to the committee, Dawn Bruhn, Karen Kielman, Joyce Hinders or Lola Clark. OUT OF COUNTY PRAIRIE RAPIDS AUDUBON SOCIETY WILDLIFE MONITORING WHO: Stephanie Shepherd, biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will discuss the Iowa Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring Program WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 902 Main St., Cedar Falls. DETAILS: Learn of projects old and new that encourage the public to gather information important to wildlife management and research. FOR MORE information including about bird watching field trips, typically held on Wednesday mornings in September and October with special events at other times, can be found online at http://www.gopras. org/ or at the Prairie Rapids Audubon Society Facebook page. Questions can be directed to PRAS president Tom Schilke, tom.schilke@ gmail.com.
Anyone wishing to help keep warm this winter a child in need who is enrolled in Early Head Start or Head Start has a couple of options. He or she can either purchase winter outerwear for delivery by North Iowa Community Action Organization, or mail a check to Adopt a Child, PO Box 1627, Mason City, IA 50401. If purchasing, please call ahead
to Paulette Webb at NICAO to ask which size and gender of coat is needed at 641-494-1891, ext. 33. Coats purchased by those in Butler County can be dropped off at the closest Head Start site. Clarksville Head Start is at 221 N. Mather in Clarksville, and hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aplington also has a Head Start.
Clarksville Elementary to host book character parade Clarksville Elementary will host reading appreciation and a book character parade on Thursday, Nov. 3 about 9:15 a.m. at the elementary
gym. Six readers are scheduled to read aloud at the assembly. Students then parade around the gym dressed as their favorite literary character.
Bristow buys AED with ICAP grant The city of Bristow has received a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), the city’s property and casualty coverage provider. Bristow used the funds to purchase a defibrillator (AED). The city had
applied for the grant in September. The grant is a special initiative in celebration of the pool’s 30th anniversary. It provides up to $1,000 per member for the purchase of select loss control and risk management items.
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Bettenga to celebrate 95th birthday
Alma Bettenga will be celebrating her 95th birthday, Nov. 8. There will be a small gathering of family to help her celebrate at home. The family invites you to drop a note or card to Alma to wish her many more. Cards may be sent to Alma at 17603 230th St., Allison, IA 50602.
Clubs & Meetings 500 CARD PARTY The 500 Card Party will meet on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Clarksville Public Library. The public is welcome. NORTH BUTLER BOOSTER CLUB MEETING The North Butler Bearcat Booster Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the North Butler Junior-Senior High School. All are welcome. SHELL ROCK AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY OCTOBER MEETING The American Legion Auxiliary No. 393 met at the Veteran’s Room of the Boyd Building at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. Hostesses were Rose Meyer and LaVon Green.
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Public Service Information for the Elderly ones and deserve respect and patience. If your loved one has emotional or physical outbursts, then patience is an even greater need in your life. Take any help you can. At a family gathering, you probably will have many family members available to help you take care of your loved one. If anyone offers you help, then take it. The more help you receive, the easier your holiday may go. Don’t forget about yourself. If you are too focused on making sure your loved one is comfortable and happy, then you won’t enjoy the holiday yourself. This may lead to feeling burnout and disappointment that the holiday
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Eighteen members present and three officers absent. President Carol Ann Kruse called the meeting to order according to manual. She gave a prayer followed by the song “Come Ye Faithful People Come” with Robyn Holden at the piano. Minutes of the previous meeting were read with three corrections. Approved. Judy Ripley, treasurer, gave her report, which was approved and placed on file. She reported that all of the group’s obligations have been paid. Membership reported that the auxiliary now has 107 members. The group will have 30 snacks for the Iowa Veterans Home at Marshalltown. Historian Winnie Cain had a program about “Whose picture is on paper money. Do you know?” She told
Thanksgiving for seniors and their caregivers This holiday is a favorite holiday among seniors due to its authentic traditions and its great food. However, Thanksgiving can be stressful to hosts, seniors and their caregivers. Prepare special meals for seniors. As people age, they lose their ability to taste certain foods because their taste buds begin to fail. They may also lose the ability to chew properly and may need a special meal for the holidays. To make things easier on them, you may want to make food that is easier for your loved one to chew and digest. Have patience. Patience is an important virtue to behold if you are a caregiver, but having patience may be difficult at times. When the person that you loved dearly for your entire life begins to change in front of your eyes, it may be difficult to reconcile their new self with their old self. However, they still are your loved
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didn’t go well. Always remember to enjoy yourself on Thanksgiving while making sure your loved one is also having fun. Here is some advice for seniors. Don’t dine alone, even if you don’t have family members to celebrate Thanksgiving with. Many senior centers, community centers and churches provide Thanksgiving meals each year. Sharing the holiday experience with others can lift your spirits and keep you in the holiday mood. Plus, you’ll get a hearty meal out of the experience and maybe make a few friends. Watch what you eat and drink. Although it may be easy and tempting to eat everything you see at a Thanksgiving meal, that probably isn’t the best idea. Holiday foods tend to be fatty, salty and high in calories. Overeating these foods can lead to heartburn, upset stomach and digestive issues.
In some cases, overeating these foods can also lead to a heart attack. To avoid the negative consequences of alcohol, drink in moderation or don’t drink at all. Alcohol can cause negative social and physical side effects, and can alert the effects of certain medications. Focus on your health. Your health should always be your number one priority even during the holidays. If you feel out of sorts during the holiday season, then make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. Colds, flu and depression are more common during the winter season. The best thing to remember about Thanksgiving is to have fun and give thanks. Thanksgiving is a joyous holiday that shouldn’t be stressful on the caregiver or your elderly loved one. For more information on aging related issues, contact Elderbridge Agency on Aging at www.elderbridge.org, or by calling 800-243-0678. You may also contact LifeLong Links at www.lifelonglinks.org, or by calling 866-4687887.
about Alexander Hamilton. His picture is on the $10 bill. Do you know who is on the $50 or $100 bill? Our auxiliary was host for the county meeting with a 5 o’clock supper. Cathi DeWitt donated all ingredients for the supper. Four members went to the Eagles building in Waterloo for the 3rd District meeting. Money was given from the LaValle Schneider family for the quilt. Someone donated money to cover the cost of the tickets that were sold. • TREATING VOTERS: President Kruse talked about the coming election Nov. 8. The auxiliary plans for a bake sale and 11 a.m. dinner. Coffee time starts at 8 a.m. with the bake sale also starting at 8 a.m. The auxiliary will supply take-out containers. Members are asked to donate $10 or provide baked goods. Members were assigned different duties. • VETS DIRECTOR TO SPEAK: On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2016, the Legion and Legion Auxiliary will have their annual Chili and Oyster Supper at 6 p.m. Tom Heckman will speak, who directs Veterans Affairs at the Butler County Courthouse in Allison. Members and spouses are asked to bring a pie or relish tray, dishes and utensils. • Marge Pruin and Cathi DeWitt are the November hostesses. The song “For the Beauty of the Earth” was sung. A motion was made and carried to adjourn.
CLARKSVILLE REBEKAH LODGE NO. 533 OCTOBER MEETING The Clarksville Rebekahs met at the Church of Christ Oct. 24 for a quarterly potluck dinner at 12 p.m. Eight sisters enjoyed lunch together. At 1:30 p.m., Vice-Grand Charlene Whiteside opened lodge with seven sisters answering roll call. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Sisters reported sick or in distress: Sister Barb visited Sister Doris and she was doing OK. Sister Charlene reported Noble Grand Virginia Graeser had surgery and was doing OK. There were no bills or communications. Committee report: Sister Betty McElhaney will serve at the Nov. 14 meeting. Sister Charlene reported contacting the activity director at the nursing home for ideas that the Rebekahs could do for a community project. Sister Dorothy gave her report from convention and outline of new Assembly Rebekah President program. We received a living legacy award certificate for the planting of trees and flowers. We also received the community service award. It was also noted the Grand Lodge donated $50,000 to Bentleys phase two playground in Keokuk, Iowa. With no further business, lodge was closed. — Betty Schurman, secretary
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Brost issues challenge to better fund education Kai Brost of Clarksville, who identifies as a Democrat, is running a write-in campaign for Iowa House District 54. He came into the Clarksville Star office to respond to the following questions about his campaign, which were asked of county candidates in contested races who filed to be on the ballot, in a recent issue. Brost is challenging Speaker Linda Upmeyer, a Clear Lake Republican, who writes a column that appears periodically here on the opinion page,
where she explains various decisions of the Statehouse. Brost’s responses follow: EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Arts from Wartburg College in German Studies, 2005, some graduate school at University of Northern Iowa WHY RUNNING: I want to be an opposition factor to the Speaker of the House, for the Democrats. HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH: I hope after this race there will be more serious focus on education and funding it well.
Awarding the Awards
Respect freedom of speech, yard signs
When I retired 18 years ago, my wife and I decided to move to Parkersburg where her family has resided for about 100 years. Some of the reasons for this decision were based upon many of the virtues of a small town — concern for others, friendliness, long-term friendships. It appears that times have changed most recently because of the contentious political campaign, which seems to have poisoned the environment. Here is one example of this that leaves me perplexed and has made me wonder what happened to freedom of speech, fair play, common decency. I write this as the result of a recent
incident when in the cover of darkness some vandal encroached upon our property, committed trespass, and removed the political sign supporting the Clinton-Kaine ticket. I’ve learned that our experience is not unique, for many such signs in town have either been taken away or destroyed. Is such action a sign of the crumbling of our democracy when some of the political opposition have to express themselves in demeaning their opponents by removing and destroying signs and thus showing little respect for freedom of speech, fair play and decency? The Rev. Dr. Robert Schnucker Parkersburg
Supporting Williams for auditor
This is a letter of support for the reelection of Lizbeth Williams for the Office of Auditor of Butler County. I have had the pleasure of working along side Ms. Williams since January of 2015 as the supervisor for District 3. Ms. Williams is dedicated to her position and committed to serving the citizens of this county. She is a diligent worker and takes great pride in maintaining fiscal responsibility for those whom she represents.
It’s almost over. Thank the deity of your choosing because this is America and, for at least the next few days, the First Amendment still gives you that right. But no, this column is not about Donald Trump, or even the presidential race at all. Plenty of print has been dedicated to the disaster at the top of the ticket. Instead, let’s take a step back and remember how we got to this point. A point where so many people are so sick and tired of our dysfunctional government that a candidate whose scandals are too numerous to list has still made it within spitting distance of the presidency simply by running on the platform of “burn it all to the ground.” It’s not likely that Trump will win. Anything could happen, but it’s looking increasingly likely that President Trump will not be “draining the swamp.” Which is a shame because that’s probably the one campaign issue he’s right about. In fact, I can think of a particular turtle that definitely needs to be relocated out of Washington D.C. Unfortunately, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell isn’t up for re-election
I would encourage the citizens of Butler County to re-elect Lizbeth Williams for county auditor. Rusty Eddy Butler County Supervisor District 3 Editor’s Note: Though normally we would not print a second letter from the same person within a month, this letter is rerunning due to having been run earlier than requested with regard to the election.
This Sunday, November 6 is our annual 4-H Awards Program at Bethel Reformed Church in Aplington. We’ve had it in Greene several years and like to move it around the county as much as possible. Our Awards Program will start at 6 p.m. Holly and the 4-H and Youth Committee have spent a lot of time preparing for the event. What does “award” mean? According to Webster an award can be a verb meaning “to bestow upon” or a noun meaning “a judgment; the decision of arbitrators.” I guess you could say we are awarding awards here in Butler County 4-H! We have done a great job of updating record keeping methods and streamlining the process of 4-H’ers to apply for awards. In the past, I remember coming to the office at night and on weekends to help go through all the books turned in for awards. There weren’t very many
Many years ago our garden was being whipped by the wind and so we decided to plant a row of bushes to protect it. Later, we built a small feedlot south of there. A row of trees next to the bushes made sense to keep snow out of the feedlot and the cattle comfortable. We have been buying seedlings from the soil office fundraiser for as long as I can remember. Those people do a great job promoting soil conservation. It must be frustrating for them. The tradition of farmer as master over the land usually trumps the idea of working with nature instead of destroying it for short term gain. It is too bad that the people at the soil office are having their work destroyed by a related government agency. Yesterday I discovered several trees had been shredded by deer. We had watered, weeded, and mulched those trees for years and they had finally taken off. Now they are torn to shreds. I’ve come up with a few simple measures that could not only save lives and money, but also aid the hungry.
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of us willing to devote the time to doing that and when I became CYC I knew that number would decrease by one! Time for a change! I put it back on the leaders to go over books “with the members” giving them guidance and suggestions and then let us know at the office the members they felt had record books deserving of an award. I felt they knew their members best and could more fairly evaluate if the member did the best they could based on their ability. Many leaders told me they enjoyed going through the books with each member and getting to know them
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better! Special awards and officer books come to the office to be judged by the members of the 4-H & Youth Committee. Holly has one member judge all of the books in an area so there’s consistency. Some of our awards have special guidelines which are difficult for some to understand. I remember back to my days in 4-H when leaders judged all the books for their members, and record books were required from all members! Leaders then “nominated” members for awards on the county level. A nomination was,
Oh deer
The Alternative Fritz Groszkruger 4selfgovernment@gmail.com www.alternativebyfritz.com Many taxpayer dollars could be saved if the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) were restricted from jurisdiction over private property. When deer are on our property they should be subject to our rule not the rule of the state. Did you know it is illegal to sell harvested deer meat? Restaurants in the United States that serve venison, import it from New Zealand. Dumb. Then there are all the hungry people who get food stamps to buy groceries. I remember back in my days in the mountains of western Montana, going to apply for food stamps. Even before the Spotted Owl scam, jobs were pretty scarce at times in timber country. I looked at all that paper work and walked out. I lived with a couple guys who could shoot
straight and I could help carry, so we survived on a diet that lacked the diversity of a grocery store. It is incredible to me that an animal that costs $4 billion and 200 lives a year in vehicle crashes is managed to provide sport for a tiny minority. That we need a license from the state to shoot a deer should be shocking to people in a free country. We’ve spent $4 trillion on a war on terror that hasn’t impacted as many Americans as the deer. In fact, much of that $4 trillion acted as a recruitment tool or incitement, not as a deterrent. Without the incentive of our air bases in Saudi Arabia, 9/11 very well could have never happened. And our reaction to it was the most costly part. I’m not trying
Counting down the days
until 2020. Fortunately, many of McConnell’s fellow Republican congressmen are up for re-election this year. So, before we go to the polls and finish this election for good, let’s take a walk down memory lane. Remember back to that ancient time of 2008 when President George W. Bush’s eight year disaster finished big with the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. The newly elected President Obama came into office with an overwhelming popular mandate to fix the mess. Republicans at this point had two options. Concede defeat gracefully and work with the Democratic majority to set things right; or dig in, double down, and prevent anybody from doing anything in the hopes that if they could keep the President from doing anything productive, people would vote them back into power. They chose the latter. Before President Obama even took office, Republican leadership made the decision to turn every issue, big or small, into a partisan battle. Obama’s first term in office was met by a record setting
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number of Republican filibusters, including the filibuster of a bill to provide medical care for 9/11 first responders. As former Senator George Vonovich famously admitted, “If he was for it, we had to be against it.” Compromise and bi-partisan cooperation on even the most pragmatic of issues was taken off the GOP platform. The result was the least productive congress since before World War II and the fostering of a toxic political environment that lead to our current political fiasco. Remember 2011, when the word “debt” triggered Republicans into a fiscally suicidal march against raising the debt ceiling, a non-controversial matter of business that sounds bad but really just means that the United States Government promises to pay their bills. This dangerously irresponsible game of chicken with the economy threatened an international stock market crash and resulted in the downgrading of the govern-
ment’s credit rating. One year later, they were at it again. With the Bush Tax Cuts set to expire at the end of 2012, it was up to Congress to decide whether or not to extend them. Democrats proposed to extend the tax cuts for everybody making less than $250,000. This proposal was filibustered in the Senate by Republicans, who decided that if the wealthy didn’t get to keep their tax break, nobody would. Make no mistake, the GOP used my paycheck and yours as leverage to negotiate for continuing tax breaks for the wealthy. Then we get to 2013. After their 45th failed attempt to kill the Affordable Care Act, Congressional Republicans decided to just stop funding the government all together, resulting in a 16 day government shutdown that put 800,000 people on furlough, shut down government services across the country, and cost the economy billions of dollars.
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This is not how you govern. This is a party that has put politics over pragmatism at every opportunity. Their obstruction has done untold economic harm to this nation and only resulted in further political polarization. And it goes on today as Judge Merrick Garland continues to set the record for the longest wait for a Supreme Court nomination hearing in U.S. history. Garland will probably not fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by Antonin Scalia. Not because he’s unqualified, he is. Not because he’s too liberal, he’s as centrist a pick as you’ll ever see. He won’t be selected because Republican leadership has never accepted that Barack Obama was voted in as President and they aren’t going to start now. And that obstruction is set to continue. In March, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and our very own Senator Chuck Grassley excused their abandonment of responsibility by saying that the next president should be the one to choose Scalia’s replacement. Apparently the people who decided Barack Obama should be president in 2012 weren’t good enough to listen to. Today, before this election is even
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and is still, no guarantee that we would win the award, we just knew our leaders felt we met the requirements. My senior year on county council with three other very active and deserving girls, I knew my chances of winning an award were pretty slim; we all deserved the award, but only one would win it. Holly and the 4-H and Youth Committee worked very hard to recognize the youth really deserving of each award. Butler County has quite a few really awesome 4-H’ers! Whether or not a 4-H’er is awarded the award nominated for, I hope they all remember that 4-H is about so much more than awards! It’s about opportunities, experiences, life skills, fun and the relationship built with a caring adult. Won’t you join us this Sunday, November 6 as we “Award the Awards?” Hope to see you there!
to discount the threat of jihad, I’m only offering perspective on another problem caused by excessive government power. I couldn’t find a solid number on the cost of deer damage to crops and residential plantings, but even without those added, one motorcyclist hitting a deer on the interstate should be enough that our government should not only stay completely out of the deer management business, but should encourage any hungry person to seek one for their freezer at any time. It would be fine with me if the DNR stuck to enforcing trespass laws. That would take care of all the environmental issues they are presently responsible for. Individual people should be accountable, not an easily manipulated bureaucracy. Any comments on this column are more than welcome through a letter to the editor or directly to me at 4selfgovernment@gmail.com. There is also plenty I’d like to share at www.alternativebyfritz.com.
over, they’re already preparing to move the goal posts further. Hillary Clinton hasn’t even been elected yet, but if she is, congressional Republicans are already throwing around the idea that that they’ll continue to hold up the process for another four years. In this, the GOP and Donald Trump couldn’t be more alike. They only accept the results of the elections they win. And don’t even start with “both parties are equally bad” line. They aren’t. You know they aren’t. Being the opposition party means finding compromise, not sabotaging the foundation of our civilization. The damage the Republican party has done to our system of government is objective reality. So when you go to the polls next week, don’t just think about the White House. That’s only one branch of power. If you really want to “drain the swamp,” down ticket is where you start. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and can’t wait to get back to the regularly scheduled political drama.
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Church Directory ACKLEY-
Washington Reformed Church
28182 Birch Ave Phone # 641-847-2817 The Rev. Jack D. Ritsema, Pastor Service Times: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Worship. ALLISON-
Allison Bible Church
108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, November 6: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday, November 9: 7:30 p.m. Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship
Allison Congregational Church
Craig Harris, Pastor 508 N. Main St. 319-267-2333 Elevator Handicap Accessible Sunday, November 6: 10 a.m. Worship Service
New Life Lutheran Congregation Allison Congregational Church
NALC Iowa Mission Pastor Jean Rabary 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor 3rd and 4th Sundays 319-267-2860 Sunday, November 6: 8 a.m. Worship Service
St. James Lutheran Church
Thursday, November 3: 10:15 a.m. Worship and communion at Allison Rehabilitation Center Saturday, November 5: 7 a.m. Women’s and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs; 9:30 a.m. Martha Circle at Elm Springs Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, November 8: 9 a.m. SewSew Sisters Wednesday, November 9: 6:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 7 p.m. Church Council Saturday, November 12: 7 a.m. Women’s and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs
Trinity Reformed Church
Pastor Gary Mulder 614 Cherry St. 319-267-2982 Note: Handicap Accessible Services are broadcast live on Dumont Cable Channel 998. On demand at trinref.org Thursday, November 3: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 7:30 p.m. Fresh Hope at The Corner Friday, November 4: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 6:30 a.m. Meet at church for Creaton Museum and Ark trip Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, November 7: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study at the Corner Tuesday, November 8: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Wednesday, November 9: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 2-5 p.m. Community Closet; 6 p.m. GEMS/Cadets, Snack: Jamie O.; 7 p.m. HSYG Thursday, November 10: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. Choir practice; 7:30 p.m. Fresh Hope at The Corner Friday, November 11: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness APLINGTON-
Hitesville Gospel Hall
R.R., Aplington Sunday, November 6: 10 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, November 9: 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONT-
New Hope Parish United Methodist Churches
Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, November 6: 7 a.m. Women’s and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs : 8 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, November 6: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. BRISTOW-
Bristow Church of Christ
Dick Burlingame, Minister Ph: 641-775-3222 Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Coffee and goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Worship.
Wednesday, November 9: 6:30 p.m. Youth Group for kids aged 4 to high school. Please contact Sharron Meyer, 641-425-8856, or Trisha Boos, 641330-5601 if you have questions. Learning and snacks provided.
Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, November 6: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Kesley
Monday, November 7: 7 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 8: Senior Health Clinic Wednesday, November 9: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation Thursday, November 10: 9:30 a.m. Faith, Vision, and Glory Circle meeting and Thank offering Saturday, November 12: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Feed my Starving Children in Osage; 6 p.m. Worship Service with WELCA Thank Offering
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Reformed Church, Bristow Kesley Presbyterian Church
St. John Lutheran Church
204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible Thursday, November 3: 7 p.m. Council Meeting Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Book Study, Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion Monday, November 7: 7 p.m. Bell Choir practice Tuesday, November 8: 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study Wednesday, November 9: 10:30 a.m. Communion at Clarksville Skilled Care; 5-7 p.m. Soup Supper/Auction
Community United Methodist Church
You are always welcome! 309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, November 6: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.
Immanuel United Church of Christ
The Rev. Linda Myren 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Confirmation; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Monday, November 7: 1 p.m. Dorcas Sewing Tuesday, November 8: Election Day Wednesday, November 9: 9 a.m. Study Group; 6:30 p.m. Chime Choir; 7 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Dartball here Thursday, November 10: 10 a.m. Clarksville Ministers at Immanuel Friday, November 11: Veterans Day
Church of Christ
302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, November 6: 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, November 9: 10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Sonbeams PK-5th Grade and Adult Bible Study. DUMONT-
Dumont Reformed Church
Pastor Chris Meester (641) 857-3514 Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Mondays: 1st Monday of the Month: 1 p.m. Reformed Church Women (RCW) Wednesdays: 7 p.m. RCYF (High School Youth Group for 8th-12th grade) GREENE-
First Presbyterian Church
319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Cathy Belles, Pastor bellescatherine@gmail.com Sunday, November 6: 10:30 a.m. Worship, All are welcome!
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
105 N. Main St., Greene Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, November 6: 10 a.m. Mass
St. Peter Lutheran Church
324 E. Traer, Greene Daniel Flucke, Pastor 641-816-5531 Thursday, November 3: 2-9 p.m. Pictures Friday, November 4: 2-9 p.m. Pictures Saturday, November 5: Stewardship Saturday – Harvest Offering; 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. Pictures; 6 p.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion by Intinction. Departed Saints in Christ Remembered Sunday, November 6: Stewardship Sunday and Harvest Offering; 8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Traditional Holy Communion; 9:45 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School Christmas Program Practice, Luther League; 11 a.m. Praise Worship with Holy Communion
St. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill
10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant Hill (641) 435-4998 Sunday, November 6: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Wednesday, November 9: 6:30 p.m. Christian Education meeting; 7:30 p.m. Dartball at home. Rich and Ty hosts. Saturday, November 12: 9 a.m. Outdoor Clean-up Day PLAINFIELD –
First Baptist Church
809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, November 6: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship.
United Methodist Church
404 2nd Street Pastor Catherine Orth Church - 319-276-3195 Cell – 319-231-2117 Office Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Worship. PLEASANT VALLEY –
First United Church of Christ
31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 The Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service ROSEVILLE-
St. Mary Church
2397 Highway 14 Roseville, IA Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Mass SHELL ROCK –
United Methodist Church
204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Worship Service.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
2700 Horton Road Fr. Dave Schatz 319-352-2493 Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Friday, November 4: 6 p.m. Assumption for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saturday, November 5: 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy/Peanut Butter Collection. Sunday, November 6: 8 a.m. Mass/ Children’s Liturgy; 10 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy
Peace United Church of Christ
1800 11th Street SE 319-352-3151 Pastor Jonathan Hennings Sunday, November 6: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.
St. John Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod “Church of the Lutheran Hour” On radio stations WMT, 600 AM at 6:30 a.m.; KXEL, 1540 AM at 7:00 a.m. & KWAY, 1470 AM at 8:00 a.m. Every Sunday 415 4th Street SW The Rev. Matthew Versemann & The Rev. Keith Brustuen Sunday, November 6: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class. Wednesday, November 9: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6 p.m. Midweek Classes.
Open Bible Church
Pastor Matt Miller 1013 E. Bremer Ave. Ph: 319-352-2038 Sunday, November 6: 9:30 a.m. Donuts & Fellowship; 10 a.m. Morning Worship.
Believers Baptist
Lee Hutchison, Pastor P.O. Box 102 Waverly, IA 50677 319-559-0811 Independent, Fundamental King James Bible Services Sundays: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Location: Waverly Senior Center, 506 E. Bremer Ave.
Val Swinton, Pastor Church of Christ, Clarksville Conservative, Bible-believing Christians will find their faith under attack as never before if Hillary Clinton is elected president. That’s the view of several Christian commentators who have examined Clinton’s comments over the years. She has provided America with an abundance of opinions that prove she is no friend of Christians. In fact, many of her statements suggest she will promote laws that restrict Christians from practicing certain aspects of their faith if she is elected president. The most startling comment, the comment mentioned again and again by concerned Christians, is the comment she made at the 2015 Women In The World summit. During that summit, Clinton declared that “deep-seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be changed.” “Religious beliefs have to be changed? This is perhaps the most radical statement against religious liberty ever uttered by someone seeking the presidency,” wrote Marc Thiessen in the Washington Post. “This is also deeply revealing,” Thiessen wrote. “Clinton believes that, as president, it is her job not to respect the views of religious conservatives but to force them to change their beliefs and bend to her radical agenda favoring taxpayerfunded abortion on demand.” “Thiessen is hardly overstating the case,” writes Christian Post Columnist Michael Brown. In fact, Clinton’s push to eliminate any opposition by Christians to abortion is virtually guaranteed. So, he wrote, …”if you vote for Hillary Clinton, you will have the blood of the unborn on your hands.” Abortion rights is not the only issue Clinton will force Christians to accept if she is elected. She will push for laws that take away a Bible-believing Christian’s right to oppose gay marriage. Brown recalls that in 2011, Clinton made a speech in which she made clear that African nations need to change their policies regarding homosexuality. Her comments created a major backlash among those African countries. Brown writes; “Can you imagine the kind of pressure Hillary Clinton will put on American Christians who remain opposed to same-sex “marriage” and LGBT activism in our children’s schools? After all, if she took it upon herself to tell sovereign nations what to do, what would she seek to impose on her own country as president?” Even more frightening, say many columnists, is that the next president will appoint as many as four new justices to the U.S. Supreme Court. These justices will be ruling on laws long after Clinton leaves the presidency. Thiessen writes; “Does anyone imagine that Clinton and her team will pick justices who respect religious liberty? Not a chance.” Joseph Farah, writing on the World Net Daily website, agrees that Clinton will declare all out war on Christians if she’s elected president. “Nothing less than America’s constitutional commitment to freedom of religion is at stake in the 2016 presidential election.” He goes on to write, “If Hillary Clinton is elected president of the United States in November, you can expect an all-out war by her regime on freedom of religion in America – particularly on those individuals and institutions that promote a Judeo-Christian worldview with devotion to the God of the Bible and His laws. Because America was founded on Christian principles and Americans have for the most part taken seriously their constitutional right to freedom of religion, Christians have been able to practice their faith with relative ease. That will change if Hillary Clinton is elected president.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pastor Nancy Larson 2001 W. Bremer Ave. (319)352-1325 www.redeemerwaverly.org Wednesday – 5:30 p.m. Saturday – 5:30 p.m. Sunday – 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Cappuccino | Fellowship 9-11 a.m. Holy Communion is served at all services.
First Baptist Church
223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, November 6: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m. AWANASBible Verses, Stories, Refreshments
Peace Lutheran Church
(LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Saturday, November 6: 6 p.m. Bible Class; 7 p.m. Worship.
Faith Lutheran Church
422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer.com Sunday, November 6: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Wednesday, November 9: 7 p.m. Evening Worship Service. VILMAR-
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Pastor Patricia Shaw St. John’s is Handicap Accessible. Saturday, November 5: 7 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs Sunday, November 6: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Adult Class; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; Coffee and Fellowship to follow. Wednesday, November 9: 4 p.m. Little Lutherans after school; 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday, November 10: 7 p.m. Church Council Saturday, November 12: 7 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs
Retrieving Freedom representatives will present Sunday, Nov. 13 at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, during the 9 a.m. service. (Contributed)
Retrieving Freedom to present at St. James Lutheran, Allison on Nov. 13
Retrieving Freedom, a nonprofit organization in Iowa, will be presenting at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison on Nov. 13 during the 9 a.m. service. All are welcome. Keegan Biricht, Scott Dewey and their service dog Jax will present. Sponsors are the St. James evange-
lism committee and Thrivent Financial. Donations will be taken at the church from Nov. 6 to Nov. 13 for the Waverly Retrieving Freedom facility. There, the service dogs are trained and placed with those they will serve, such as disabled veterans and children with autism. Items needed are dog blankets; paper
products such as paper towels, facial tissues, and toilet paper; garbage bags; cleaning products; old used towels; nonperishable food items for families staying at the facility; and dog training treats such as “Purina Moist and Meaty” steak flavored and “Purina Busy Bones.”
Obituaries are on page 10.
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Aplington woman sent daughter to buy drugs, felony found
Joleen M. Jungling, 43, of Aplington, was found guilty of use of a minor in drug trafficking, a class C felony (count one), and child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor, (count two) and was sentenced on Oct. 17 in Butler County District Court. Sentencing on counts one and two was to run concurrently. Parkersburg Police filed a complaint Oct. 16, 2015, stating Jungling sent her daughter on Oct. 8, 2015, to drive in the dark with no driver’s license to a place where illegal activity was occurring to purchase illegal drugs for her. A prison sentence of 10 years and fine of $1,000 were suspended on count one. A law enforcement surcharge of $125 was imposed. She was placed on probation to the Department of Corrections for two to five years on terms including that she follow treatment recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation. The Department of Transportation is to revoke her driver’s license/motor vehicle operator privileges for 180 days, consecutive to any existing suspension or revocation. For count two, she was sentenced to two years of prison and a $750 fine, both suspended. Law enforcement and DARE surcharges were imposed ($135). She was placed on probation for two years to Department of Corrections (also concurrently). She was ordered to pay court costs of $556.17, including $200 toward attorney’s fees. MORE DISTRICT/ ASSOCIATE COURT Oct. 13-Oct. 20 • Curtis L. Wordes, 35, of Greene, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of simple assault and was sentenced to time served (roughly a day) and ordered to pay $100 court costs. Clarksville Police filed on March 9 a complaint of going armed with intent, which would have been a class D felony had it been found. • Jennifer L. Adelmund, 45, of New Hartford, pleaded guilty to first-offense operating while intoxicated (count one) and domestic abuse assault, a serious misdemeanor (count two) and was sentenced on Oct. 19. On both counts concurrently, Adelmund was ordered to serve two days in a state-approved drinking driver’s course (count one) and attend a batterer’s treatment course (count two) and credited for additional time served on a 90-day jail sentence, the rest of which was suspended. On count one, she was fined $1,250 and a $447.50 surcharge (including $10 DARE fee) (no additional fine on count two), court costs on both including $240, and on both concurrently was placed on one year of supervised probation to Department of Corrections on terms including that she abstain from alcohol, not enter bars and follow treatment recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation. The treatment courses were also conditions of probation. Butler County Sheriff’s Office filed a complaint of a May 19 incident on May 20. • Derek Jordan Landers, 26, of Greene, pleaded guilty to assault of a peace officer (count one), an aggravated misdemeanor, and domestic abuse assault (of a sibling) (count two), a serious misdemeanor. He was ordered to serve two days on a 90-day-otherwisesuspended jail sentence with credit for time served and no additional time requirements and was placed on up to two years of probation supervised by Department of Corrections (for counts one and two, concurrently, and concurrently to a May 4 deferred judgment for operating while intoxicated, first offense). Probation terms include that he abstain from alcohol, not enter bars, follow treatment recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation and complete a batterer’s treatment program. A $625 fine plus 35 percent surcharge was suspended (count one). He was ordered to pay a $100 domestic abuse surcharge (count two) and pay court costs including $140. A no-contact order currently in effect was extended for one year. Butler County Sheriff’s Office filed complaints for counts one and two following a June 18 incident. Charges for a serious misdemeanor (count three) and a simple misdemeanor (separate) were dismissed at costs. • Dustin P. Dunford of Greene was found in violation of probation with 57 days left on his probation, with regard
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to two guilty findings, of fourth-degree theft on Jan. 27, 2016, and possession of a controlled substance, first offense on Jan. 27, 2016, and had his probation revoked and terminated and his sentence amended on Oct. 26 from 365 days down to 160 days in jail with credit for over 103 days served. He was ordered to pay court costs of the revocation proceedings. Oct. 20-Oct. 27 • Zachary Willis Mennen, Allison, pleaded guilty to dog at large and was ordered on Oct. 20 to pay a $65 fine, $22.75 surcharge and court costs including $60. Butler County Sheriff’s Office filed a complaint for an Aug. 5 incident, enforcing a City of Allison ordinance. CIVIL Oct. 20-Oct. 27 Veridian Credit Union v. Mackenzie Gildersleeve-High, Greene. Judgment for plaintiff on Oct. 24 $11,363.79 plus interest of $10,841.74 with interest on all of it at 13.40 percent yearly from June 29, 2016, with court costs including $241.36. SMALL CLAIMS Oct. 13-Oct. 20 Marvin Fertig, Aplington v. Jennifer Eaganhouse, Billy Thompson, Des Moines. Judgment for plaintiff on Oct. 18 for $5,000 with 2.56 percent interest from May 13 and court costs including $105. UnityPoint Health, address unavailable v. James Anthony Franklin Grill, Cedar Falls. Judgment for plaintiff on Oct. 14 for $970.95 with interest “as allowed” from June 28, plus court costs including $85 plus $150 attorney’s fees. Midland Funding LLC, Des Moines v. Michael James Nisius, Parkersburg. Dismissed with prejudice on Oct. 14. Oct. 20-Oct. 27 Daryl Pals of Shell Rock and Diana Pals of Baxter v. Jason Baldwin and Heather Dorn Baldwin of Tripoli. Judgment for plaintiffs for $4,253.58 with 2.56 percent interest from Aug. 9 and court costs including $105. First Security Bank & Trust Co., Charles City v. Cody James Swingen, Allison. Judgment for plaintiff on Oct. 24 for $775.90 with 2.56 percent interest from Aug. 17 and court costs including $85 filing fee. Hauge Associates Inc., Sioux Falls,
S.D., v. Ashley Hinders, Clarksville. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,249.05 with 2.56 percent interest from Sept. 20 and court costs including $85. Innovative Ag Services, Hubbard, v. Matt and Rachel Long, Clarksville. Judgment for plaintiff for $991.11 with 2.56 percent interest from Sept. 25 and court costs including $85. SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Oct. 13-Oct. 20 Failure to display registration plate — Stephen Ray Thorn, Parkersburg, $20, $7, $60; Sandra K. Mobley, Bristow, $20, $7, $60; Failure to maintain or use safety belts, adult — Jared Tucker Jansen, Parkersburg, $50, $17.50, $60; Failure to provide proof of financial liability — John John Lambert V, New Hartford, $287.50, $87.50, $60; Speeding — 55 mph or under zone, 1-5 over — Ryan Bradley Lindeman, Allison, $20, $7, $60; Joyce Ann Miller, Ackley, $20, $7, $60; 55 mph or under zone, 6-10 over — Ashley Linn Reel, Hampton, $46, $14, $60; Michael Joseph Martin, Broussard, La., $40, $14, $60; Brett Steere, Greene, $40, $14, $60; Miles Dewie Grandon, Aplington, $40, $14, $60; Molly J. P. Brouwer, Aplington, $40, $19, $60; Kay L. Garman, Dumont, $40, $14, $60; 55 mph or under zone, 11-15 over — Patricia J. Mackie, Parkersburg, $80, $28, $60; 55 mph or under zone, 16-20 over — Thomas A. Eiten, Wellsburg, $90, $31.50, $60; 55 mph or under zone, 21 or over — John John Lambert V, New Hartford, $195.50, $59.50, $60; Oct. 20-Oct. 27 Failure to comply with safety regulations, rules, — Lathan Michael Good, Aplington, $57.50, $17.50, $60; Failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way — Samantha Renee Frey, Parkersburg, $100, 35, $60; Allen D. Schroeder, Greene, $100, $40, $60; Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Richard J. Smith, New Hartford, $250, $92.50, $60; Ericka Golden Schuman, Evansdale, $287.50, $92.50, $60; Failure to yield upon entering through highway — Mary Ann Vry, Parkersburg, $100, $35, $60;
Operation without registration card or plate — Gage Randon Findling, Cedar Falls, $50, $17.50, $60; Speeding — 55 mph or under zone, 1-5 over — Raymond Richard Krech, Linwood Twp., Minn., $20, $7 $60; Douglas John Wadey, Clarksville, $20, $7, $60; Daniel Edward Mulnix, Lincoln, $20, $7, $60; 55 mph or under zone, 6-10 over — Samuel Ivan Sharp, Parkersburg, $40, $14, $60; Alex Michael Boord, Elmwood, Ill., $40, $19, $60; 55 mph or under zone, 11-15 over — Beau David Peden, Iowa Falls, $80, $33, $60; Violation of condition of minor’s school license — Leilani Lynne White, Allison, $50, $22.50, $60; NON-SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Oct. 20-Oct. 27 Driving while license under suspension — Reeve E. Wheat, New Hartford, $250, $87.50, $60; Failure to maintain control — Carrie M. Dekat, Parkersburg, $200, $70, $60 TRANSFERS Oct. 12-Oct. 18 Affidavit: Darrell D. Needham, Tr., Rev Tr., Darrell D. Needham, Cotr., Rosanne Foster, Cotr. To The Public; Exc N.E. N.W. 6-93-16; N. 1/2 Exc. N.E. 6-93-16; 2016-2220. Affidavit: Darrell D. Needham, Tr., Rev Tr., Darrell D. Needham, Cotr., Rosanne Foster, Cotr. To The Public; Lt. 1 S.W. S.W. 13-93-17; Lt. 3 S.W. S.W. 13-93-17; Lt. 1 S.W. S.E. 1393-17; W. 1/2 Lt. 1 13-93-17; N. 30.1 Acres S.E. S.W. 13-93-17; Lt. 2 N.W. S.W. 13-93-17; 2016-2221. Affidavit: Affidavit: Darrell D. Needham, Tr., Rev Tr., Rosanne Foster, Cotr. To The Public; Lt. 1 Exc. N. 30.1 Acres S.W. S.W. 13-93-17; Lt. 3 S.W. S.E. 1393-17; W. 1/2 Lt. 1 S.W. S.E. 13-93-17; Lt. 1 S.E. S.W. 13-93-17; 2016-2222. Joint Ten. Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Jeremy J. And Michelle Ann Thede To Jonathan C. And Abigail J. Miller; Parkersburg Guggisberg Add. Lot: 9; N. 1/2 Parkersburg Guggisberg Add Lot: 10; 2016-2223, G.W.H.160279. Mortgage: Jonathan C. And Abigail J. Miller To M.E.R.S., Veridian Credit Union; Parkersburg Guggisberg Add. Lot: 9; N. 1/2 Parkersburg Guggisberg
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Add. Lot: 102016-2224. Mortgage: Thomas P., Amber J. And Ross E. Downing To First National Bank; E. 1/2 Exc. Parcel B N.E. 16-9317; 2016-2225. Sheriff’s Deed: Butler County Sheriff, Timothy J. And Michelle M. Ungs To Lincoln Savings Bank; N.W.’Ly 40 Ft. Greene Mcclures 1st Add. Lot; 5 Block: 6; Greene Mcclures 1st Add. Lot 4 Block: 6; S.E.’Rly 13 Ft. Greene Mcclures 1st Add. Lot: 3 Block: 6; 2016-2226. Finance Statem.: Gary Arlen And Robin Renee Sampson To Iowa State Bank; 2016-2227. Finance Statem.: Robin Renee Sampson To Iowa State Bank; 2016-2228. Finance Statem.: Gary Arlen Sampson To Iowa State Bank; 2016-2229. Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Caliber Real Estate Services L.L.C., U.S. Bank Trust N.A., Lsf9 Master Participation Trust To Les Richardson; Clarksville Poisals Add Lot: 5 Block: 13; W. 16 Ft. Clarksville Poisals Add. Lot 6 Block: 13; 2016-2230, G.W.H.160280. Release: Iowa-Northland Regional Council Of Governments To Karen J. Short; Parcel A N.W. N.E. Fr’l. 5-9018; 2016-2231. Easement: Butler County Conservation Board, Michael M. Miner To Midamerican Energy Company; 100 Ft. Wide Strip Lying W’ly Of E. Line North-South Public Road N.E. S.E. 2-91-15; 100 Ft. Wide Strip N.E. 2-9115; 2016-2232. Release: Harold And Shirley Mills To Scott And Valerie Thorne; 2016-2233 And -2234. Mortgage: John J. And Jennifer Duffield To First Security Bank & Trust Company; Greene Original Town Lot: 9; N. 20 Ft. Greene Original Town Lot: 8; 2016-2235. Affidavit: Wilma D. Mckinney To Rodney C. Mckinney; S. 14 Acres E. 1/2 S.E. S.W. 29-93-18; 2016-2236. Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Brian And Jana Surratt, David And Shelly Penn To Elizabeth M. And Curtis J. Wayne; Parkersburg Tuve/ Klinkenborg Add. Lot: 11; 2016-2237, G.W.H.160281. Mortgage: Elizabeth M. And Curtis J. Wayne To University Of Iowa Community Credit Union; Parkersburg Tuve/Klinkenborg Add Lot: 11; 2016-
Butler County Sheriff’s Report Monday, October 24: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, and received reports of two controlled burns. • 11:13 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 400 block of 2nd St. • 1:35 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 1st St. and Grant St. • 5:13 p.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 900 block of Parriott St. • 6:54 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 57. • 7:25 p.m.: Officers received a suspicious vehicle report in the 20500 block of 170th St. • 9:47 p.m.: Officers received a suspicious vehicle report in the 300 block of N. Main St. Tuesday, October 25: • Officers executed four traffic stops, assisted with six medical calls, and received reports of three controlled burns. • 3:18 a.m.: Officers received a harassment report in the 400 block of 6th St. • 7:59 a.m.: Officers received a suspicious vehicle report in the 100 block of E. Main St. • 4:11 p.m.: Officers received a suspicious vehicle report near the intersection of 270th St. and Hickory Ave. • 5:12 p.m.: Officers received a burglary report in the 20400 block of Floyd Line St. • 6:12 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 10800 block of 330th St. • 8:14 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 600 block of N. 1st St. • 11:04 p.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 800 block of Railroad St. Wednesday, October 26: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received reports of six controlled burns. • 1:30 a.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 900 block of Florence St. • 10:35 a.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 500 block of 6th St. • 1:46 p.m.: Officers assisted fire per-
sonnel in the 700 block of Cherry St. • 3:46 p.m.: Officers received a suspicious vehicle report in the 32700 block of Utica Ave. Thursday, October 27: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with a medical call, and received reports of two controlled burns. • 4:10 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 220th St. and Hickory Ave. • 6:14 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of Main St. • 6:36 a.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of Grand Ave. and Highway 57. • 7:03 a.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of Grand Ave. and Highway 3. • 7:39 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and S. Main St. • 8:42 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 30700 block of 212th St. Friday, October 28: • Officers executed five traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, and received a report of a controlled burn. • 4:02 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident near the intersection of 325th St. and Terrace Ave., New Hartford. • 4:39 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity near the intersection of Douglas Ave. and Highway 3. • 8:18 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident near the intersection of Glen Hall Road and Highway 3. • 9:41 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of N. Main St. Saturday, October 29: • Officers assisted with three medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received reports of three controlled burns. • 12:11 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 290th St. and Willow Ave.,
Shell Rock. • 7:51 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 188 and Highway 3. • 10:25 a.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 33600 block of Vail Ave. • 11:07 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 200 block of Mill St. • 2:41 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 300 block of Colfax St. • 3:12 p.m.: Officers received a vandalism report in the 31700 block of Terrace Ave., New Hartford. • 7:18 p.m.: Officers executed a search warrant in the 100 block of W. Prospect St., Clarksville. Officers arrested Gage Henry Johnson, 24, of Clarksville, for gathering where controlled substances were unlawfully used, possession of controlled substances (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia on certain real property (marijuana), failure to affix a drug stamp, distribution of a controlled substance, distribution of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of real property. He was placed in a cell and held for court. Officers also arrested Nicolas James Wessels, 22, of Clarksville, for possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), and possession of a controlled substance on certain real property (within 500 feet of a daycare). He was placed in a cell and held to appear. • 9:14 p.m.: Officers executed a traffic stop near the intersection of 180th St. and Packard Ave., Clarksville. Officers arrested Dallas Aissen, 42, of Allison, for second offense operating while intoxicated. He was placed in a cell and held for court. Sunday, October 30: • Officers executed four traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, assisted two motorists, and received reports of six controlled burns. • 12:08 a.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 200 block of N. Cherry St. • 1:57 a.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 400 block of Parriott St. • 3:51 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 27800
block of 195th St. • 9:18 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 18700 block of Highway 14. • 1:20 p.m.: Officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of Beaver St. and Packwaukee St. • 1:45 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident in the 28000 block of Temple Ave., New Hartford. • 5:22 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of W. Traer St. • 7:23 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 400 block of Coates St. • 7:42 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Yale Ave. and Wrangler Road. • 9:35 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 14 and West Brook St. Monday, October 31: • Officers executed two traffic stops and assisted with two medical calls prior to 8:41 a.m. ACCIDENT REPORTS Thursday, October 20: • 3:11 p.m.: The Iowa State Patrol investigated a single vehicle personal injury accident in the 31300 block of County Road C-13. According to the report on file, a 2009 Dodge Ram driven by James Harland Leerhoff, 65, of Clarksville, was eastbound on County Road C-13 in Butler County when the truck left the roadway and entered the south ditch. As the truck entered the ditch it went through a fence before striking a tree and coming to rest. The truck was pulling a grain wagon that detached from the pickup upon impact. The driver did not appear to be wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. The driver was transported to the Waverly Health Center by Clarksville Ambulance. Thursday, Oct. 27 See page 1.
2238. Tax Lien Releas: Iowa Department Of Revenue To Kerry And Debra Nicolaus; 2016-2239. Mortgage: Brian V. And Kristin K. Jacobs To Veridian Credit Union; Clarksville Hoodjers Add Lot: 10 Block: 1; 2016-2240. Mortgage: Jeremy J. Madsen To Veridian Credit Union; Parkersburg Wrights Add Lot: 20; Parkersburg Wrights Add Lot: 21; 2016-2241. Mortgage: Quentin P. Tauro Jr. And Sarah H. Tauro To Cedar Falls Community Credit Union; W. 1/2 Dumont Original Town Lot: 33; W. 1/2 Dumont Original Town Lot: 52; 2016-2242. Warranty Deed: James B. And Mary L. Norton To Chris Fink; Parcel A S.W. N.W. 19-90-15; 2016-2243. Mortgage: Michael E. And Nancy L. Brannon To Veridian Credit Union; Beg. N.W. Cor. N.W. N.E. 31-90-16; S. 10 Ft. Parkersburg Sunset Knoll Add Lot: 1; S. 10 Ft. Parkersburg Sunset Knoll Add Lot: 2; 2016-2244. Mortgage: Karmyn And Joshua P. Larsen To U. Of I. C.C.U.; Clarksville Lot: 2 Block: 4; Clarksville Lot: 3 Block: 4; 2016-2246. Mortgage: Ricky L. And Simone Thompson To U. Of I. C.C.U.; W. 40 Ft. Aplington Lot: 4 Block: 38; 20162247. Warranty Deed: Butler County Abstract Co. To City Of Allison; Allison Lot: 179; Allison Lot: 180; Allison Lot: 181; 2016-2248. Deed-Misc.: Butler County Sheriff, John M. And Wendy W. Saathoff To Bank Of America; Clarksville Lot: 1 Block: 29; Clarksville Lot: 4 Block: 29; 2016-2249. Deed-Misc.: Butler County Sheriff, Steven J. And Jolene E. Kaping, Midland Funding L.L.C. To Bank Of America; Tr. Comm. S.W. Cor. Lot 1 N.E. S.E. 28-90-15; 2016-2250. Release: M.E.R.S. To Marjorie K. And Vernon Devries; Comm. 549.5 Ft. N.W. Cor. N.E. S.E. 19-90-17; Comm. 299.5 Ft. E. N.W. Cor. N.E. S.E. 19-9017; 2016-2251. Release: Midwestone Bank To Cory J. And Lynicia M. Koop; 2016-2252. Survey Plat: Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental, Tekippe Lyle G. To Falcon Pride Properties L.L.C., Todd Thomas, L.J. Ellis L.L.C.; Parcel V Located In Parcel I And Parcel K Outlot A Parkersburg Legend Trail Development; 2016-2253. Release: First Security Bank & Trust Company To John J. And Jennifer Duffield; 2016-2254. Release: Lederman Bonding Company To Scott Brandhorst; 2016-2255. Mortgage: Lois J. Silver To First Security Bank & Trust Company; Dumont Bickfords Add Lot: 184; Dumont Bickfords Add Lot: 183; 2016-2256. Release: M.E.R.S. To Rodney Lee And Lois J. Silver; 2016-2257. Warranty Deed: Clarice D. Stephenson To Clarice D. Stephenson, Trustee, Clarice D Stephenson Revocable Trust; N.E.’Rly 55 Ft. Greene Thorps Add. Lot: 19 Block: 6; N.W.’Rly 40 Ft. N.E.’Rly 55 Ft. Greene Thorps Add. Lot: 18 Block: 6; 2016-2258. Change Of Title: Dwane Carlson. F.S.P.I. Ltd. To City Of Dumont; Strip Of Land Beg. 60 Ft. E. S.W. Cor. E. 1/2 Dumont Bickfords Sub. Div. Lot: 9 S.E. 28-92-18; 2016-2259. Release: M.E.R.S. To Rhonda J. And Brad W. Rottler; 2016-2260. Release: Veridian Credit Union To Bobby J. And Pamela J. Aukes; 20162261. Release: Veridian Credit Union To COOURTHOUSE to page 7
Proceedings
MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 2016. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Rusty Eddy with members Rex Ackerman and Tom Heidenwirth present. Also present were Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer, Sheriff Jason Johnson and Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Board reviewed Annual Cash Financial Report. Board discussed soil testing on County farm. Also present were County attorney Greg Lievens, Assessor Deb McWhirter, Director of Public Health Jennifer Becker, Treasurer Vicki Schoneman and Director of Veteran Affairs Tom Heckman. Moved by Heidenwirth, second by Eddy to approve. Motion carried. Staff meeting was held. No public comment received Board approved claims as submitted. Board acknowledged receipt of new Manure Management Plans for Willow Finisher Farm and Packard Poultry. Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 A.M. to Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried. The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on October 18, 2016. TJ/CS 44-1
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COOURTHOUSE from page 6 Kent E. And Cynthia S. Madsen; 2016-2262.
Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Packard Poultry, LLC plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities.” The storm water discharge will be for constructing a new confinement located in NE1/4, Sec 3, T92, R16, Butler County. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point sources and will be discharged to the following streams: Un-named tributaries to the Shell Rock River. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department. CS 44-1
Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Darin J. Stokes, Rebecca L. Garland-Stokes To Sean Wefel; Comm. N.E. Cor. N.E. 16-91-16; 2016-2263, G.W.H.160282. Mortgage: Sean And Kayla Wefel To M.E.R.S.; Quicken Loans Inc.; Comm N.E. Cor. N.E. 16-91-16; 2016-2264. Release: M.E.R.S., G.M.A.C. Mortgage Corporation To Jeff Burak; 2016-2265. Mortgage: Rick Allen Brouwer To Iowa State Bank; N.W. S.W. N.W. 22-90-15; 2016-2266. Release: First Security Bank And Trust Company To Quentin Paul Jr. And Sarah Tauro; 2016-2267. Release: University Of Iowa Community Credit Union To James And Colleen Martindale; 2016-2268. Release: U. Of I. Credit Union
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CITY OF CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING October 31, 2016 The Clarksville City Council met in special session October 31, 2016, in the City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Val Swinton in the chair and Council members Roger Doty, Jeff Kolb, Diane Renning and Travis Sterken present. Kenneth Smith absent. Attending was --- Brian Schoon, Director of Development INRCOG; Barry Mackey, Police Chief; Larry Betts and Lori Peterson, Financial Administration. Purpose for the Special City Council meeting was to approve application request for Housing Rehabilitation Assistance, specifically for flood-impacted homes, from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to access and award Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for unique occurrences, specifically under their Opportunities and Threats program. Motion Kolb, Sterken, to adopt Resolution 16-617: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE, IOWA REQUESTING HOUSING REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE, SPECIFICALLY FOR FLOOD-IMPACTED HOMES, FROM THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the City of Clarksville was significantly impacted by flooding, associated with a unique rain event, on September 21st through September 23rd, 2016; and WHEREAS, the City has sought assistance from both the state and federal disaster recovery agencies, and has been unable to secure recovery funding; and WHEREAS, many of our residents may not be able to financially afford the necessary repairs to their homes, creating significant challenges and expense to them and our community; and WHEREAS, as a result of these challenge, the community have be faced with notable deterioration to a marked percentage of our existing housing stock; and WHEREAS, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is able to access and award Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for unique occurrences, specifically under their Opportunities and Threats program; and WHEREAS, the City of Clarksville may apply for this funding on behalf of its impacted resi-
dents; and WHEREAS, City of Clarksville wishes to hereby authorize submittal of a funding request, as well as empower the Mayor to sign all necessary documents related to a request or subsequent administration of an awarded grant from IEDA; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Clarksville, Iowa that the housing rehabilitation application request, under the Opportunities and Threats program, for flood-impacted homes be hereby approved, signed by the Mayor, and submitted to IEDA for consideration. RCV – Ayes: Doty, Kolb, Renning, Sterken. Nays: None. Absent: Smith. MC. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Motion Kolb, Renning, to adopt Resolution 16-618: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CLARKSVILLE, IOWA, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE IOWA NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR ADMINISTERING A HOUSING REHABILATION PROGRAM FOR FLOOD IMPACTED HOMES UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Clarksville is a member in good standing of the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG); and WHEREAS, the City Council has directed INRCOG to prepare a post-flood housing rehabilitation application through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA); and WHEREAS, INRCOG has the expertise to provide the housing administrative services being sought by the grant application; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Clarksville, Iowa directs the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with INRCOG to provide housing rehabilitation grant administration services to the City should the funds be awarded. RCV – Ayes: Doty, Kolb, Renning, Sterken. Nays: None. Absent: Smith. MC. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes. Motion Sterken, to adjourn the special City Council meeting at 7:55 p.m. Val Swinton, Mayor Attest: Lori A. Peterson, City Clerk/Treasurer CS 44-1
To James And Colleen Martindale; 2016-2269. Release: Lincoln Savings Bank, M.E.R.S. To Jonathan C. And Abigail J. Miller; 2016-2270. Release: Iowa State Bank To Hugh F. And Debra S. Lore; 2016-2271. Mortgage: Jonathan E. And Michelle J. Arkulari To Veridian Credit Union; Comm. 478 Ft. South N.E. Cor. N.E. 21-91-16; 2016-2272. Power Of Attorn.: Arlene A. Seeger To Dennis Seeger, Peggy Lovin; 2016-2273. Quit Claim Deed: E & K Oldenburger Farms, Keith Oldenburger, Partner, To Keith Oldenburger; W. 1/2 S.W. 32-90-16; W. 1/2 N.W. 3290-16; E. 1/2 S.W. 31-91-16; S.W. S.E. 31-91-16; 2016-2274. Release: Lincoln Savings Bank To Adam M. And Ashley K. Sires; 2016-2275. Miscellaneous: Alice M. Schwab To John F. And Beth A. Endelman;
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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR BUTLER COUNTY CASE NO. ESPR016603 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD D. CAIN, Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Donald D. Cain, Deceased, who died on or about October 7, 2016: You are hereby notified that on October 19, 2016, the last will and testament of Donald D. Cain, deceased, bearing date of May 13, 2011, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Rondalyn Brase was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated October 19, 2016. Date of second publication: November 3, 2016. Rondalyn Brase Executor of the Estate 610 S. Cherry St. Shell Rock, IA 50670 Karl A. Nelson, #AT0005659 Attorney for the Executor Nelson & Toenjes, 209 S. Cherry St. Shell Rock, IA 50670-0230 CS-43-2
2016-2276. Mortgage: Carol Jean Loge To William And Renita Ann Brown; W. 47 1/2 Ft. Allison Lot: 89; E. 12 1/2 Ft. Of Vacated Alley Allison; 20162277. Affidavit: Chase William Capper To Marissa J. Crimmins, Trustee, The Constance M. Rossol Trust, To The Public; S.W. S.W. 14-92-15; 2016-2278. Affidavit: Marissa J. Crimmins, Trustee, The Constance M. Rossol Trust To Chase William Capper, To The Public; S.W. S.W. 14-92-15; 2016-2279. Joint Ten. Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Stuart Marsh To Douglas E. And Patricia A. Schmidt; Comm. N. 1/4 Cor. 24-93-16; 2016-2280, G.W.H.160283. Court Off. Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Lois L. Mcburney Est., Ronald K. Steinfeldt, Ex. To Mark Olson; Greene Traers 2nd Add. Lot: 9 Block: 4; Greene Traers 2nd Add.
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEA HUNEMILLER, Deceased. Probate No. ESPR016601 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Kea Hunemiller, Deceased, who died on or about the 25th day of September, 2016: You are hereby notified that on 10th day of October, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of Kea Hunemiller, Deceased, bearing the date of the 13th day of June, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Lori Ann Peterson was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the District Court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this Notice or one month from the date of mailing of this Notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above named District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this Notice or one month from the date of mailing of this Notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 14th day of October, 2016. Lori Ann Peterson Executor 25882 Quail Avenue Shell Rock, IA 50670 Habbo G. Fokkena Attorney for Executor P. O. Box 250 Clarksville, IA 50619 Date of second publication: 3rd day of November, 2016. CS-43-2
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Proceedings: Butler Co. Fair ASSOCIATION OF IOWA FAIRS FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY of MEMBER FAIRS INCORPORATED NAME OF FAIR & CITY: Butler County Fair Association ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 20,000 CARNIVAL (name): Smith Amusements GROUNDS ADMISSION: FREE GRANDSTAND ADMISSION: PAID Financial Report for Fiscal Year Start Date: 9/1/2015 End Date: 8/31/2016 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES RECEIPTS Fair Income $238,143.82 Non-Fair Income $14,617.90 County Funding $20,000.00 State Funding $10,109.85 Money Borrowed $0.00 Total Receipts $282,871.57 EXPENSES Fair Expenses $238,524.52 Non-Fair Expenses $21,709.30 Capitol Improvements $16,444.86 Payments to Debts $250.00 Total Exenses 276,928.68 SIMPLE CASH RECONCILIATION Beginning Cash Balance (First Day of Fiscal Year) $97,046.99 Plus Total Receipts $282,871.57 Less Total Expenses $276.928.68 Ending Cash Balance (Last Day of Fiscal Year) $102,989.88 Less Total Indebtedness (Balance of Loans Payable) $69,326.46 Net Ending Cash Standing (As Of Last Day of Fiscal Year) $33,663.42 PREMIUMS PAID AFFIDAVIT FAIR: Butler County Fair We, the undersigned President, Secretary and Treasurer of the above stated Fair, being duly sworn on oath depose and say the said Association/Society, being duly incorporated under the laws of the State Of Iowa held a Fair known as the Butler County Fair on these days of June 22-26, 2016, in or near the city of Allison, and said Fair consists of a true exhibition of livestock, together with agricultural products and farm implements as contemplated by law (either Section 174.1 or 174.10).
We further depose and say that the following is a statement of the actual amount paid in cash premiums by the Association/Society for the current year, this statement corresponds with the published offer of premiums, and that no deductions have been made for entry fees, stall or pen rent. We further depose and say that no part of the below statement was paid for speed events or to secure games or amusements. We further depose and say that state appropriated funds received were used for infrastructure purposes only. STATEMENT OF CASH PREMIUMS 4-H & FFA DEPARTMENTS Beef $473.44 Dairy $156.76 Dog 0.00 Goats $171.10 Horse $449.99 Poultry $91.84 Rabbit $278.68 Sheep $491.32 Swine $473.87 Other $141.46 Static Exhibits (Building Projects) $665.67 Total $3,394.13 OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENTS Beef $2,870.00 Dairy 0.00 Sheep 0.00 Swine $3,100.00 Other Livestock $1,365.50 Arts & Crafts, Textiles & Related $581.00 Culinary & Related $249.00 Flowers/Plants $757.00 Other Non-Livestock $121.00 Total $9,043.50 NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS AND EXHIBITS AREA 4-H & FFA Open Class Livestock Exhibitors 101 169 Livestock Exhibits 385 691 Non Livestock Exhibitors 111 91 Non Livestock Exhibits 558 962 Report Verified by following Officers of the Association/Society President Sue Ebensberger Secretary Inger Johnson Treasurer Kathy Meyer CS 44-1
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10 • Thursday, November 3, 2016
Gladys Wubbena Dorothy Ann Balvanz
Dorothy Ann Balvanz, 75, of Waverly, was born the daughter of Lester William and Ilo Mae (Cooley) Severs on September 21, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois. Dorothy graduated as the valedictorian of her class in 1959, from Clarksville High School in Clarksville. After graduation, she attended Hawkeye Tech and received an Associate’s of Applied Science in Accounting. Dorothy was united in marriage to Vito Ciavarelli and to this union David, Teresa and Kristie were born. Dorothy and Vito were later divorced. Dorothy married Robert A. Meister and to this union, Robert was born. Robert and Dorothy were later divorced. Dorothy lived most of her younger years in Clarksville. She later lived in Manly, back to Clarksville, then in Des Moines, Boone, Fairbank and Waverly. Dorothy was primarily a homemaker, but she also worked as a grocery clerk, nurses aid, a cashier at Walmart and a bookkeeper. In 2007, Dorothy retired. Dorothy was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Clarksville where she was part of the women’s society and choir. She taught Sunday School and Bible School and was also a board elder. Dorothy was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, and a Noble Grand. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and calling bingo at the Manor. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan and kept stats of each the Cubs’ games. Dorothy’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and attending her children and grandchildren’s sporting events. Dorothy died Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison, of natural causes. She is preceded in death by her parents. Dorothy is survived by four children: David (Julie) Ciavarelli, of Clarksville; Teresa Hoerman, of Nashua; Kristie (Terry) Mahlstedt, of Allison; and Robert (Christena) Meister, of Janesville; 14 grandchildren: Bill, Tony, Caleb, Dalton, Dylan, Emily, Jason, Jeremy, Daniel, Amanda, Brandon, Joseph, Kennedy, and Julia; six great-grandchildren and one more on the way; two brothers, Stanley (Sharlene) Severs, of Ankeny; and John (Patty) Severs, of Dumont; two sisters, Delores Harp, of Waverly; and Judy (Don) Henning, of Phoenix, Arizona. A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 26, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville with Pastor Val Swinton of the Church of Christ in Clarksville officiating. Special music, “Music Box Dancer” and “On Eagle’s Wings” was played. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.
Gladys Martha Wubbena, 93, of Allison, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with Pastor Paul Schaedig officiating. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, October 28, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will take place at the Allison Cemetery. . Gladys Martha Fannie Lubben was born to Elesa (DeBower) and John Lubben on September 20, 1923. She was baptized October 28, 1923, and confirmed in the Christian faith on March 17, 1940, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Clarksville. On May 10, 1942, Gladys was united in marriage to Clarence Wubbena. Clarence and Gladys were parents of two children, Beryl and Barbara. Gladys was a dedicated farm wife and mother who gave unconditional love to her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends and always had a pot of tea ready for visitors. She volunteered until the age of 90 at the Clarksville and Allison Care Centers. Gladys was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, Allison and was active in W-ELCA and supported her church prayer shawl ministry by crocheting 140 prayer shawls for their mission. She was featured on KWWL’s “Someone You Should Know,” honoring her for her contribution to that ministry. Gladys also had the unofficial title of “family historian.” She began writing in a diary at the age of 12 and continued writing for 81 years recording daily events and family milestones. Ask her what happened on any date and she could tell you! Gladys is survived by her children: Beryl (Shirley) Wubbena, of Bristow; and Barbara (Dean) Wagner, of Greene; eight grandchildren: Kristi (Alan) Meyer, of North Liberty; Grant (Diana) Wubbena, of Washington; Jami (Jake) Von Feldt, of Iowa City; Jessi (Kurt) Dralle, of Cedar Falls; Cole Wubbena, of Bristow; Jennifer (Chuck) Buseman, of Waverly; John (Stacy) Wagner, of Cedar Falls; Laura (Brett) Morris, of Parkersburg; 23 great-grandchildren: Lauren, Rachel, and A.J. Meyer, Audrey, Quinn and Claire Meyer, Oliver and Lucy Von Feldt, Owen, Sophie, Abe and Evert Dralle, Liam Wubbena, Avery, Benjamin, Camryn and Jacoby Buseman, Evelyn, Conrad and Matilda Wagner, Macoy and Shore Mostek and Melaina Morris. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence in 2005, three brothers: Francis, Martin and Ed Lubben, and one sister: Clara Mayer.
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John Ackerman Jr.
John Ackerman, Jr., 82, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Clarksville, was born the son of John and Ella (Gallmeyer) Ackerman, Sr. on February 21, 1934, at home on a farm near Clarksville. He received his education from a country school near his home. John served in the United States Marines. On November 21, 1953, John was united in marriage to Rose Marie DeMartino in Waterloo. John worked for the Illinois Central Railroad as a brakeman and a conductor. To this union four daughters were born, Deb, Cindy, Terri and Julia. The family lived in Waterloo for a short time, before moving to Clarksville. The couple was later divorced. John married Carol Schwan and they lived in Denver. John worked as a truck and tour bus driver. They later divorced. John was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville. Some of his favorite past times were family fishing trips at Hackensack, MN, camping, dancing and listening to country music. He took great pride in his beautiful yard and enjoyed raising many flowers. He enjoyed carpentry work and John and Rose built their first home together in Clarksville when the girls were little. He loved spending time with his family and especially all the visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John died on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Cedar Falls Health Care Center in Cedar Falls, from natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers,Verl Lee, in infancy; and Raymond Ackerman; and four sisters: Elma Sprague, Arlene Clark, Leona Rinerson and Lois Sharp. John is survived by four daughters, Deb (Stan) Stirling, of Clarksville; Cindy (Bob) Hoodjer, of Clarksville; Terri (Blane) Benham, of Denver; and Julia DeMartino, of Cedar Falls; 11 grandchildren: Steve (Jenny) Stirling, David Stirling, Matt (Stacy) Stirling, Tammy (Eric) Litterer, Tom (Julie) Hoodjer, Teresa (Mike) Negen, Ted (April) Hoodjer, Chad Benham, Bryan (Trista) Benham, Angela (Chris) Wagner, and Madisen Reeves; 22 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ivan Ackerman, of Clarksville; one sister, Evelyn Beenken, of Parkersburg; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service was held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 2, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville with Pastor Charles Underwood officiating. Special music, “Amazing Grace,” “Daddy’s Hands,” and “Rock Island Line” was played. A visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, November 1, at the RedmanSchwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com
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Lucile Frey
Lucile Jane Frey, 91, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Aplington, was born the daughter of Wiard and Anna (Reiher) Smidt on April 11, 1925, at their home in rural Allison. Lucile graduated from Allison High School and attended Iowa State Teacher’s College. She then taught country school for two years. On July 11, 1948, Lucile was united in marriage with Leslie Frey at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls. After their marriage, Lucile and Leslie lived in Cedar Falls and Lucile worked at a dress shop. They then moved to Allison for a short time where they farmed. The couple later moved to Aplington and Lucile was a homemaker and worked for Ackley Canning Factory in the summers. Lucile was an active member of Aplington Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Lucile taught Sunday School for many years, helped with the annual church cleaning and baked bread for the church. She was a wonderful cook and baker, especially her pies and cinnamon rolls. She also enjoyed gardening and sewing. Lucile’s fondest memories were the annual fishing trips with the family to Minnesota. Lucile died on Monday, October 24, 2016, at Martin Health Center, Western Home in Cedar Falls. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Leslie, on April 3, 2011; one son, Glenn Frey, on December 10, 2007; her parents; five brothers-in law, Russell Hahn, Donald Quibell, Jake Paterni, Martin Boomgarden and Arnold Bettenga. Lucile is survived by one son, Craig (Evelyn) Frey, of Iowa City; and one daughter, Debra (Duane) Dean, of Cedar Falls; four grandchildren: Alison, Mason and Owen Frey and Mitch Dean; two sisters, Harriett Hahn, of Cedar Falls; and Trudy Quibell, of Warrensburg, Missouri; and two sisters-in-law, Ruth Paterni, of Wellsburg; and Gladys Boomgarden, of Parkersburg. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, at the Aplington Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Aplington with Pastor Michael McLane officiating. Organist, Linda Birley accompanied the congregation as they sang “For All The Saints.” Jeffrey Quibell provided special music as he sang “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” and “On Eagles Wings.” Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Aplington, with Mason Frey, Owen Frey, Mitch Dean, Terry Hahn, Royce Paterni and Harris Bettenga serving as Casketbearers. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 28, at the RedmanSchwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, and one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be directed to Aplington Evangelical Presbyterian Church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.
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TO OUR friends and neighbors in Clarksville and surrounding communities, we would like to extend our most sincere and heartfelt gratitude for all the prayers and generosity shown to us after the total loss of our home to fire. While we are devastated by our loss of so many family photos, keepsakes and our pet cat “Bear,” we are so thankful our family is safe, and that we have been able to find a home to live in so quickly. Thank you to the Clarksville, Shell Rock and Allison fire departments for their timely response and efforts. The support we have received from our community through this tragedy has truly been incredible. Thank you all, Rex and Tracy Ackerman CS-44-1 THE FAMILY of Gladiabelle Juel would like to say thank you for the many memorials, flowers, foods, cards and words of comfort. Thank you to the staff at Clarksville Skilled Nursing [Center] and Cedar Valley Hospice for the excellent care she received. Also, thanks to Kaiser Corson, Pastor Smith, the luncheon committee and family and friends who supported us with their thoughts and prayers. CS-44-1x
WE WISH to thank everyone who made our 70th Anniversary such a joyous day. To those who came to our home to extend congratulations, those who brought flowers and left money anonymously, those who sent cards, and also telephone calls we say thank you. Special thanks to Steve and Barb for organizing the open house making our special day so memorable. God Bless you all. Fred and Christina Johnson TJ-44-1x
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Indian Football Ends Season at Wedeking Qualifies Northwood-Kensett for State XC
By Miss Friedrichs
The varsity Indian football team ended their regular season at Northwood-Kensett on Friday, October 21. The Indians lost 20-75. “We had some success in the special teams area, and we also were moving the ball well in the first half on offense,” Head Coach Chris Arians said. The offense did have some success, with both a rushing and passing touchdown on the night. Senior Dakota Garretson was seven of 20 for 97 yards behind center, throwing a touchdown pass to fellow senior Tanner Gilbert of 72 yards. Garretson also had two picks on the night. Gilbert had three receptions for 78 yards, averaging 26 yards per catch. Senior Riley Cramer led the run game, having twelve attempts for
52 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Junior Spencer Gray followed closely behind Cramer in the stats, having eleven attempts for 24 yards, averaging 2.2 yards per carry. “We moved Spencer to a new position on offense and he adjusted well, having some great lead blocks,” Arians said. Garretson was the lone scorer for the running backs, running it one yard into the endzone. On the other side of the ball, the Indians had a hard time containing Northwood-Kensett. “We couldn’t stop them all night,” Arians said. “They kept marching down the field getting five yards a play.” Cramer led the defense with nine total tackles, four solo and ten assists. Gray followed closely with 8.5 tackles, five solo and seven assists. Junior Ethan Litterer had eight
tackles on the night, six solo and four assists. A highlight of the night was the play of the special teams unit. “Matt [Nelson] had some good kickoffs, and Tanner had some big returns,” Arians said. Nelson had three touchbacks on his four kickoffs of the night, totalling 210 yards. The senior kicker also averaged 36.7 yards per punt. Gilbert had an impressive 65-yard kickoff return and totalled 214 kickoff return yards on the night. Arians commented that a lot can be worked on before next season. “We need to learn how to put a game together, and we need to learn how to win,” he said. “Throughout the year we have been in many games, but then we kill ourselves with stupid turnovers or penalties.” “If we knew how to manage this better we could easily have up to five wins on the year instead of just one,” Arians added.
Volleyball Loses to AGWSR in First Round of Regionals
By Cecelia Groah
The Indians varsity volleyball team travelled to Ackley to play AGWSR in their first round of regional play on Tuesday, October 18. The game would be the girls’ last of the season, as they lost 10-25, 17-25 and 15-25. Leading in digs was junior Bethany Negen with twelve, while senior Makayla Holub followed closely with ten. Sophomore Kylie Smith had three assists.
Holub also led the team in kills with three, while teammate Chelsea Capper had two. Freshman Chloe Ross and Smith had 100% serving accuracy with an ace a piece. Seniors Holub and Kilie Popes also had 100% in serving accuracy. “It was a rollercoaster of a season, some games we played great, and some games we didn’t play our best,” Holub said. “Although we didn’t finish this season the way we wanted to, it was fun playing with my teammates this last year.”
Seniors Chelsea Capper and Madison Stirling agreed. Both said they enjoyed playing their last season with this team. “We came together a lot throughout the season,” Smith added. “We developed as people as well as teammates.” As the volleyball season comes to an end, the majority of the girls will now switch their focus to the basketball season. Their first game will be Thursday, November 17, at West Central.
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Ian Powell What is your favorite thing about Clarksville so far? I like living here, and I have liked all my classmates so far.
Where did you move from? I moved from Parkersburg. What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play video games in my spare time.
What is your favorite thing that you did over the summer? I played a lot of games with my brother.
First Grade
By Hannah Freerks
On Thursday, October 20, the Clarksville cross country team competed in their district meet at Cedar Falls. Freshman Kori Wedeking placed fifth and qualified for the state race on Saturday, October 29 in Fort Dodge. Sophomore Allyson Essink placed 52nd, with fellow sophomore Bailey Myers right behind her in 53rd. Following behind them was freshman Janet Borchardt in 62nd, following close behind was Freshman Emma Poppe in 64th. “I feel that I did well. I am very proud of how my results came out,”
Wedeking said. “I am also very proud of my team.” For the boys race, freshman Deric Trees place 95th out of 140 runners. Following behind him was sophomore Chris Behrends in 123rd. Following behind him was sophomore Dawson Holub in 125th, with fellow Indian and freshman Raymond Rivera in 126th. “I am very proud of how the team did this season. We have had a very successful season for it being the first time there has been cross country in a while,” Head Coach Ralph Longus commented. Wedeking’s results from the State race in Fort Dodge will be in next week’s Teletype!
NHS Hosts Biannual Blood Drive
By Emily Leerhoff
On Wednesday, October 19, The National Honor Society (N.H.S.) held their biannual blood drive. N.H.S. sponsors the blood drive as a service project. Mrs. Heather Foster said, “I think it’s important to encourage students to donate blood because statistics show that if they donate in high school they are likely to donate as adults. Blood costs nothing to give, but can save several lives. One of the pillars of N.H.S. is community service so this is an excellent opportunity for us to do something to benefit those who need it most.” This service project has had a positive impact on the N.H.S. members who helped with it. Adam Lovrien and Cale Negen, both members of N.H.S., helped during the blood drive as greeters. When asked why he feels the blood drive is important, Lovrien replied, “It helps to save lives and it’s something good for the community to get out and do.” Negen answered, “I think it’s important because we use the blood drive to help save lives and give the blood to people who need the blood to survive.” This is quite a beneficial event. When asked what the best part of the blood drive was, Negen commented, “I think the best part of this event is seeing all of the people who are willing to come and donate, come and donate. I think that because it’s just nice to know that people are selfless and will help others.” There were ten successful donations for this blood drive. “The turnout has continued to dwindle in recent years. I’m not
entirely sure why. It could be a number of factors,” Foster said. Even though numbers have been down there are still donors who feel that it is very important. Mr. Bob Saathoff, Grace DeGroote, and Cora Lundgren all donated blood. When asked why she donated blood Lundgren responded, “Because I saved three lives and I am working toward the red cord.” The red cord is a cord that graduates can wear at commencement if they donate the required amount of blood throughout their high school career. “I feel that it’s important to donate blood because at a time when we are at war with another country I feel that it’s extremely important to have blood available for our soldiers or anyone who is critically ill,” Saathoff said. “This was the first time that I gave double platelets and it just makes me feel good that I am doing something for somebody. And you never know that your blood may save somebody else’s life,” Saathoff added. When asked if she would donate blood again DeGroote answered, “Yes, because I felt good about doing it. It made me feel like a good person.” Many people want to give blood, but are nervous about it. Lundgren gave some good advice, “Drink a lot of water. Don’t be scared. Don’t look when they put the needle in your arm. They give you a little ball and the nurses tell you to squeeze it every three seconds, but I just continuously squeeze it and it helps the blood flow better.”
Tess Lampe Where did you move from? I moved moved here from Tripoli.
What is your favorite thing about Clarksville so far? What I like is how nice everyone has been
What activities do you hope to be involved in? I want to be involved in my favorite sport, softball.
What is your favorite thing that you did over the summer? My favorite thing from this summer would be going to Adventureland.
What do you like to do in your free time? I like to hang out with friends.
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Spare Me The Details… By Vicky Malfero Freeze Frame Bowl – Greene, Iowa League Bowling Stats
Tuesday Night Road Warrior League Date Bowled: Tuesday, 10/25/2016 Week 6 of 25 Clark Freesemann 278, Larry Wentz 252 Steve Inman 246 Wednesday Night Hot Shot League Date Bowled: Wednesday, 10/26/2016 Week 7 of 30 All American Landscape 20-8 Allison Hardware 17-11 Wyffel’s Hybrids 17-11 A&M Electric #1 17-11 Cornelius Seed 13-15 High Game/Series Dave Iverson 205/531, Darin Trees 209/579, Jack Majewski 200, John Martin 202/557, Marv Enabnit 212, 200/602, Blair Hanig 206, Nick Jans-
sen 514, Mike Harper 526, Isaac Almelien 225/564, Collin Freesemann 200, 208/591, Clark Freesemann 245, 238/650 Thursday Night Pin Buster League Date Bowled: Thursday, 10/27/2016 Week 3 of 24 Emerald Door 10-2 Pioneer 7-5 Freeze Frame 6-6 Cooper Motors 5-7 Pin Spillers 4-8 Curly’s 4-8 High Game/Series Wes Winters 582, Clark Freesemann 248/620, Shane Buss 265, 202/636, Cory Miller 217/519, Scott Lursen 518, Dick Lursen 527, Aaron Huff 205/567, Charles Lahr 509, Nick Schweizer 509
Clarksville’s Kori Wedeking, fourth from left, smiles as she is recognized as one of the top-15 medal winners in Class 1A on Saturday, Oct. 29 on the clubhouse deck at Lakeside Municipal in Fort Dodge. (Kristi NIxon photo)
Clarksville freshman medals at state
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FORT DODGE – Even better than she expected, Clarksville freshman Kori Wedeking earned a top-15 finish and a medal in her Class 1A state cross country debut. Running among the top-10 for nearly the whole race, a couple of quality runners passed her right at the finish line for 12th overall in 20 minutes, 23.4 seconds. “I think I did better than I thought I would,” Wedeking said. “I was ranked 29th, so I figured I’d be around 30th. (It was) real good (to medal).” Although she didn’t have any teammates to run with in her first trip to the state field at Fort Dodge’s Lakeside Municipal Golf Course, Wedeking had a plan. “I tried to run around people who I knew run my pace,” Wedeking said, “and tried to stick with them. I was trying to get (around) 20 (minutes) and I think I got around 20:15. Wedeking’s personal best is 20:07, so she wasn’t far off of that pace. Considering she has the potential to make another run at the state field in the future, Wedeking’s goal for that possibility is simple.
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HALLOWEEN DANCE-Time for the “Chicken Dance!” Over 100 kids and adults attended the Clarksville Public Library’s Halloween Dance last Friday, Oct. 28! It was a fun night of Halloween music, lots of dancing, great costumes, face painting, crafts, and snacks! REMINDER! The Library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 9 for staff training. There will also be NO Storytime in the morning and NO Wonderful Wednesday after school. Regular hours will resume on Thursday at 10 a.m. WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS Here is the activity schedule for November’s Wonderful Wednesdays: Nov. 2-Storytime; Nov. 9-NO Wonderful Wednesday (Library CLOSED); Nov. 16-Game Day; Nov. 23-NO Wonderful Wednesday (NO School); and Nov. 30-Storytime. Please contact the Library with any questions! PIRATE PROGRAM Arrrrr you ready for some Pirate fun!? All 3-year Preschool to second graders are invited to the Library on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6-7 p.m. for a program full of pirate stories, activities, crafts, and treats! Registration is REQUIRED for this program, as there are only thirty-five spots available. Please call,
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Hours: Mon., Wed. 10-6; Tues., Thurs. 10-5; Fri. 10-4; Sat. 10-2 email, or stop by the Library to get your child’s name on the list! CANVAS PAINTING CLASS There’s still time to sign up for the Canvas and Concoctions painting class on Friday, November 11 from 6-9 p.m.! Jodie from Canvas and Concoctions (in Denver) will be at the Library to guide us through a “Let It Snow” snowman painting. The fee for this class is $35 per person and registration is required by Nov. 8. Please stop in or contact the Library to register and with any questions. A picture of the painting is at the library and on our Facebook page. All supplies are provided, including predawn canvases, and there will also be snacks and drinks. There’s no experience necessary! Enjoy an eve-
ning out with friends without having to travel! AUTHOR CARSON ODE VISIT Mark your calendars for Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. as Carson Ode from Des Moines will be at the Library to talk about his newest book, “Iowa Culture--Past and Present.” This book features museums all across Iowa, including the Library’s Mark Pulis History Room, and also Francis Edeker’s Trains on the Farm (east of Clarksville), as part of the Butler County section!
Fall brings with it beautiful colors across the state. Most identify trees with those spectacular vistas, but ornamental grasses also can provide great color for landscapes. Which grasses are best for fall foliage, and which are best equipped to deal with winter’s cold conditions? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about ornamental grasses and how to handle them during the winter. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. Are there ornamental grasses with colorful fall foliage? Several ornamental grasses develop good fall color. Switchgrass (Panicum spp.) cultivars with colorful fall foliage include ‘Rehbraun’ (reddish brown), ‘Rotstrahlbusch’ (burgundy red), and ‘Prairie Fire’ (wine red). In fall, Miscanthus cultivars ‘Purpura-
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Dry Run Creek Watershed and Practical Farmers of Iowa, will host a cover crop field day Thursday, November 17. The 12-2 p.m. field day near Cedar Falls is free and open to the public. It includes a complimentary lunch. Attendees will hear from Black Hawk County farmer, Ted Hamer, and landowner, John Miller, about working together to protect the soil though the use of cover crops, strip-till corn and no-till soybeans. Since 1983, Hamer has been using conservation tillage to help reduce input costs in his operation. For the last three years, Hamer has seeded a variety of cover
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ground with a hand shears, lopping shears or hedge trimmer. I planted fountain grass in the garden this spring. Will it survive the winter? There are several species of fountain grass. Perennial fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) is a perennial grass. It is hardy in much of Iowa. Annual fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum) is a widely grown annual grass. The most popular annual cultivars are those with reddish purple foliage, such as ‘Rubrum.’ Annual fountain grass will not survive the winter in Iowa. The central portions of several of my ornamental grasses are dead. Why? The centers of ornamental grasses often die as the plants get older. When this occurs, it’s a good time to dig and divide the grasses. When the grasses begin to grow in spring, dig up entire clumps, cut out and discard the dead center portions of each clump, cut the outer portions into sections and replant.
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scens’ and ‘November Sunset’ have orange-red and golden orange foliage respectively. Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) has yellow to burnt orange fall color. The fall color of little bluestem cultivar ‘Blaze’ is orange to reddish purple, while ‘Blue Heaven’ develops a burgundy red color in autumn. ‘Red October,’ a cultivar of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), has burgundy red foliage in fall. The fall foliage of ‘Cordoba’ purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea) is golden yellow. ‘Tara’ prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) develops an orange-red fall color. When should I cut back my ornamental grasses? Many ornamental grasses provide color, sound, and movement to the winter landscape. Because of these winter features, cut back ornamental grasses in April in Iowa. Cut back the grasses to within 2 to 4 inches of the
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crops on 120 acres, including cereal rye, radish, hairy vetch and rapeseed. Field day attendees will have the opportunity to visit the nearby field seeded with winter wheat this fall. Also speaking at the field day is Justin Meissen with Tallgrass Prairie Center who is working with Hamer and Miller to add a prairie strip next spring. He will discuss the process of incorporating prairie into row crop production. Stefan Gailans, Practical Farmers of Iowa, will share on-farm cover crop research updates and recommendations. Josh Balk, Dry Run Creek Watershed Coordinator, will provide a project update and upcoming opportunities to participate. The field day will begin with lunch
at Barn Happy, 11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls. From Highway 20, take Exit 220 toward Cedar Falls. Turn north onto Grundy Road for 1 mile and keep right to continue on University Ave for 2.3 miles. The destination will be on the north side of the road. Weather permitting, the program will take place in the nearby cover crop field. The workshop is free and open to the public, but reservations are suggested to ensure adequate space and food. Contact Liz Juchems at 515-294-5429 or email ilf@iastate.edu. For more information about Iowa Learning Farms, visit the website: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/ilf/.
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Now this Sheriff ’s job is a curious one like a housewife’s work, it’s never done. Calls come by night, and come by day. They may be near, or miles away. “Hurry right out,” says the voice of the caller, “You’re badly needed in Possum Holler. Pa’s on the rampage, he’s got a gun. Been looking for Ma since half-past one.” So we jump in our flivver and hit the trail and drive like a streamliner carryin’ the mail. Our only hope and all we can figger, is to be on hand ‘fore Pa pulls the trigger. We finally arrive and amid the confusion, we learn the affair was simple delusion. Pa with his gun was just hunting squirrels; Ma’d gone to school with the two oldest girls.
then half the county will want him paroled. They blame the depression, the new deal, the tariff, and a few put the blame on the poor old Sheriff. Sometimes there’s fireworks, and an officer gets shot while doing his duty, he’s put on the spot! Just lately a Sheriff I knew was killed by two lousy punks, with some girls to be thrilled. You can’t get excited when out on a call, ‘cause you might do the thing you shouldn’t do at all. You mustn’t get nervous or lose your head for if someone gets shot, he’s a long time dead.
So it’s quite a game, if you stay right in, you’ll get a pat on the back and a sock on Today we hunt evidence and dig up the facts the chin. tomorrow we struggle with delinquent tax. But I like it all, and I’m shedding no tears, Next day we’re hunting a mottle-faced cow, and I’d like to be elected for another four then stay up all night at some nice family years. row. This poem was run in a 1964 campaign ad Next day we have court and the lawyers rave by Butler County Sheriff, the defendant sits there in need of a shave. Pete E. Boomgarden, and I am re-running it “Where were you,” they beller, “on the First with his family’s permission. of November?” It looks to me like the world hasn’t changed The defendant replies, “I don’t remember.” so much after all! They argue around ‘til half past three, Thank you for supporting your Sheriff and then the jury goes out and fails to agree. Sheriff ’s Office. The judge sends them back ‘til their duty is done, but eight hours later, they are 11 to 1. Now that’s just a sample of what we do an endless variety of old and new. It may be a prowler, a burglar, a drunk, he may steal your billfold, your watch or your trunk. We set out to catch him and we do our best, we catch a percentage and lose the rest. We can’t catch them all, for some leave no clue, they don’t leave their cards like you and I do. Sometimes they plead guilty and the judge will scold,
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Flood recourse discussed at public meeting held Oct. 25
An Oct. 25 evening meeting with state, county and local officials at North Butler Elementary in Allison addressed people’s specific flood needs and questions. Butler County residents can learn where they are in relation to the floodplain boundaries by calling County EMA Director Mitch Nordmeyer at 319-267-9968, he said. Those with Internet might search for the FEMA Mapped Service Center and input their address. BUYOUTS: In which floodplain a home is located can impact how the home is ranked for a buyout, said Disaster Operations Bureau Chief Dennis Harper, with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Harper addressed his comments to an attendee asking about buyouts in the 500-year floodplain. “The way the hazard mitigation grant program works in terms of the buyouts,” Harper said, “they do look at … that 100-year floodplain, and as you know that 100-year floodplain can change.” “The way the program works is, first the community has to submit an application that includes the address of the homeowners they wish to pursue… When we receive that application, we’re going to look at the location of that home within the 100-year floodplain — or the 500 in your case — or even outside the 500-year floodplain. Based on that, we’ll do a ‘benefit cost analysis.’ That’s a federal requirement. “Then we have to determine what houses are eligible and what houses we have the money to support the application,” Harper continued. “Some houses we’re able to support all of them, and some cases — and we have run into this recently — we have houses submitted on an application and none of the houses are in the 100 year floodplain, we may have, a tough time, prioritizing the use of funds in order to buy those houses.” “When you’re in the 100 (year floodplain), it’s very easy to get done,”
John Benson, a legislative liaison with Homeland Security, said. “When it’s in the 500 or beyond that, that becomes a little bit more of a fine science in terms of how that application gets put together in order to meet that benefit cost analysis as required.” If approved, the buyout program pays for pre-flood fair market value of the structure. RECOVERY COALITION/CASE MANAGER: Nordmeyer is reassembling the Long Term Recovery Coalition, he said. The coalition’s first goal will be to hire a case manager for this most recent flooding to assist citizens with unmet needs. The coalition held an organizational meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1. When a case manager is chosen, contact information will be publicized on social media, TV and radio and print media, he said. Various citizen attendees who spoke at the Oct. 25 public meeting represented the Butler County communities along the Shell Rock River, including Greene, Clarksville and Shell Rock. “There’s still a number of people that can’t get back in their house and don’t know what to do,” Nordmeyer said. “That’s why the state brought in so many agencies on Tuesday. If this was June or July, it wouldn’t be so dire, but this is the time of year people are starting to need heat. Houses are going to start freezing up.” Some attendees were (understandably) panicking because they still couldn’t get back into their homes, couldn’t get electricity turned on because they were still under water or couldn’t afford a loan to fix the heat. Some didn’t qualify for the Department of Human Services individual assistance through North Iowa Community Action that applies to those at or below 200 percent of federal poverty level but still lacked the money to make needed repairs. Attendees were directed to talk with various officials to work out their pressing housing needs. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUEST:
Federal disaster declared for Sept. 21-Oct. 3 floods, storms
As the state of Iowa requested, with the support of the congressional delegation, President Barack Obama on Nov. 1 declared a Federal Disaster for Public Assistance for 19 counties in Iowa, Butler among them. The declaration triggers the release of federal funds to supplement state and local governments’ recovery efforts in the area and help communities recover from the severe storms and flooding that occurred Sept. 21 to Oct. 3. The president’s action makes federal funding available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms
and flooding in the counties of Butler, the adjacent Black Hawk, Bremer, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Floyd and Franklin, along with Allamakee, Benton, Buchanan, Clayton, Delaware, Des Moines, Fayette, Howard, Linn, Mitchell, Winneshiek, and Wright counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. James N. Russo has been named as federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Russo said additional designations may be made if requested by the state and warranted by further damage assessments.
A presidential disaster declaration for public assistance is still pending as of Monday, Oct. 31. In the request for a declaration for public assistance, 15 counties have submitted applications. “Every county has a certain (differing) number to reach to apply,” Nordmeyer said. “Our county had to reach $53,000.” Total damage among the 15 counties was around $4 million. “Butler County had $1.5 million by itself” in damage, he said. Through FEMA assessments, County Engineer John Riherd estimated $750,000 in damage to county infrastructure from the recent floods. Probably more than 60 roads were closed he said, noting one blade operator in Dayton and Fremont townships, the two east of Greene, said nearly every road in his territory had water over it or was impassible at some point and had some damage. No bridges washed out, which Nordmeyer said was “kind of amazing considering how much water we had.” Bridges have been lost in other counties this year. “We were pretty fortunate,” he said. Four bridges had damage, however, Riherd said: • One has been repaired. • One will remain closed this fall, on Range Road south of 140th Street east of Packard. (“Everyone out there knows. We’ve talked to the entire neighborhood,” Riherd said.) • The remaining two bridges had damage underneath, to either the abutments (concrete under the edges of the bridge) or the earth under the abutments. NO INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE: Iowa was not eligible for a declaration for individual assistance following the recent floods. As a medium-sized state, individual assistance for Iowa would require that 582 homes that were not flood-insured had been majorly damaged or destroyed. In this most recent flood, local authorities across nine counties identified 504 homes and businesses impacted by the flood. Of those, only 79 were determined to be majorly damaged or destroyed that were not flood-insured. North Iowa Community Action Organization, located on Mather Street in Clarksville (southwest of the school), is offering individual assistance THROUGH MONDAY, NOV. 7 ONLY to those within 200 percent of federal poverty level, which is $40,320 for a family of three. Call 319-278-
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4606 on Clarksville NICAO open days, Monday, Thursday and Friday or 1-800-873-1899 any weekday to potentially talk with NICAO staff in Mason City. FLOOD INSURANCE: Flood insurance claims are paid even if a disaster is not declared by the president, a FEMA brochure states. FEMA looks to avoid duplication of payments, Benson with Homeland Security said. “To be quite blunt about it, you will have some people that will file an insurance claim and do the exact same damages and file that against FEMA to get the money,” Benson said. “They go to jail. But that’s why we look at the insurance part of it on the front end, so it gives them a realistic expectation of what they’re dealing with.” A fight whether to keep flood insurance has been ongoing at the federal level. “You may remember a couple of years ago, congress wanted FEMA to no longer subsidize the Federal Flood Insurance Program,” Benson said. “For those of you that have flood insurance, what happened to your insurance rates? It went right through the roof, right? So they’re saying, run it like an insurance company. Unfortunately, … they can’t spread their risk out far enough because it’s essentially all around the river; that’s not a good way to run an insurance company. Congress came back and subsidized it. “That’s always going to be an ongoing federal fight, specifically with insurance. That’s why you don’t see a lot of private companies (under) writing it because they can’t spread the risk out far enough.” Bill Cappuccio with the National Flood Insurance Program branch of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, restated that the reason that NFIP was even created was, flood insurance wasn’t a smart business for private insurance companies to enter. “They don’t cancel flood insurance policies,” Cappuccio said. “As long as you continue that policy, it will not be canceled. Now, John made reference to, what happened was, in 2012, (the 112th U.S.) Congress passed a reauthorization for the National Flood Insurance Program and they decided they were going to phase out the subsidy for the older homes, that were built before the flood maps were built and had maybe
basements or first floors below the floodplain. That went along really well, to the point that they, in 2014, passed legislation that slows that whole process down. If you have a residential structure, primary residence, again, your house (federal flood insurance policy) will not be canceled. Your rates will go up by no more than 18 percent a year, we’ve seen about 16 percent so far. “One thing that could happen is, if you’re damaged repeatedly, you may be what’s called a ‘severe repetitive loss,’ in which case your rates will go up as much as 25 percent a year,” Cappuccio said. “Again, they will not cancel your policy, but the rates will continue to go up, at least under the current legislation, what they’re talking in congress — stay tuned. Because again, they may change it again. “If you do have a building and it is in the 100-year floodplain, and you have insurance, and it’s damaged to the point that repairing it costs 50 percent or more what it was worth before the damage, you can get up to $30,000 ad-
ditional claim to elevate that building, move that building or if it was really bad, demolish it, remove it and start over,” Cappuccio said. “That’s called ‘increased cost of compliance.’ Again, the policy will not be canceled based on the way the legislation is right now, if you’ve got one of those older structures that’s getting the subsidized rates, it’ll go up every year until congress decides what else they want to do, but it will not be canceled.” “If you have a building that’s outside the mapped floodplain, and you have been flooded repeatedly, you may be eligible for what’s called ‘preferred risk policy.’ You can buy a $100,000 policy for less than $300 a year. So if you do move [a] building outside the floodplain, … you would be eligible for that preferred risk policy most likely.” Also on the topic of insurance, Benson cautioned homeowners concerned with sewer backups to verify in their policy whether they had a backup rider clause for sewage. Anyone with questions may call Benson at 515-725-3231.
REHAB from page 1 ing the 2008 floods, Nordmeyer said. “I expect them to do one after the 2016 flood,” he said. Attending the 10 a.m. Oct. 25 meeting were officials representing the city of Clarksville (no other cities at this meeting); Butler County Emergency Management Agency, County Conservation, County Engineer; private railroad and energy company officials; Iowa Department of Transportation officials, Iowa Department of Homeland Security; and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The morning meeting was called a Hazard Mitigation Planning Workshop and served to open discussion on possible actions Clarksville could take to minimize future flood damage, as well as discussing presidential declarations for individual and public assistance, said Nordmeyer. He credited the state for organizing the Oct. 25 meetings. HOUSING REHAB SOUGHT: In addition to hearing the city is submitting a letter of intent for buyout consideration, Clarksville City Council also approved for the mayor to sign a request to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Hous-
ing Rehabilitation Program in a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 31. Hoops to jump through for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation include income requirements for participants and the need for the city to spend the money up front to be reimbursed, Brian Schoon with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments said. “We cannot spend money in the floodplain” with CDBG Housing Rehabilitation, Schoon said; whereas to be bought out a house has to be in the floodplain. He also noted buyouts take property off the tax rolls — often “affordable housing” — and turn it into open spaces, in which little more than picnic shelters can be built. “Again, I worry about asking to be in the floodplain. I’m not sure that’s to your benefit in the end,” Schoon said. Whether buyouts or housing rehabilitation are offered, either program can take a few years to come to fruition. Schoon urged that citizens be advised to take care of themselves with winter coming up. “Even if the city’s working on this, it’s going to take some time,” he said. “It’s going to be pretty cold by then if people don’t buy their furnace,” Mayor Val Swinton said.
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130 Years Ago: Summer 1886 Some interesting items, listed under “Town and Country Gleanings” from page 5 of the STAR. This was probably the only page in each issue that was entirely printed at the STAR office. Lobsters in new style cans and salmon in 10 pound pails at Vale’s Waverly is to have a Lutheran paper. John Wood would like to have that stolen bee hive returned. The thief can keep the bees.
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It’s that time of year again with Mira Schmitt-Cash overhead door west of City Hall. Not Pioneer Days right around the corner. Editor many vehicles today remain the size Young ladies of Clarksville are sought Grundy Register they were in the 1900s, he noted. to participate in the 2016 Miss ClarksWhat Cheer The 2016 Ambulance Building Paper Two years ago, the 2002 ambuville competition. project is in the works, and plans will Each contestant must be at least 16 be showcased at an upcoming fund- lance started to be considered for replaceme years of age and not more than 21 nt. It was determined that raiser. Technically, it is an addition to years old, on or before Aug. 11, 2016, Hampton Chronicle the fire station, as the buildings will the 100-plus year-old current ambuthe first day of the Iowa State Fair. share what is now the fire station’s lance building would at least need to Contestants must never have been be modified to accommodate modern north wall. married nor have children. A vote to remodel the Clarksville ambulances, Kolb said. “After more Each contestant must reside in the fire station and ambulance garage research, it was determined the only county she represents or an adjoining at $400,000-plus, just over the ref- solution would be to replace it.” county if the majority of her activities Goals for the fire station, which are in the county she represents. Each erendum threshold, was brought to contestant must be an active member the public in 2007. The referendum was phase one of the project, were of at least one service organization. failed, falling short of 60 percent of enlarging two bays on the south side of the station to accommodate new To sign up, please contact Kerry the vote needed. Essink 319-596-8028 or Shelbie To lessen the debt amount, the proj- equipment, replacing a flat roof with a Schmidt 319-239-9676. Deadline will ect was pared down significantly, to pitched roof, and siding the insulation be April 8. board. $200,000. With the fire station remodel set to “At the time it was not an immedibe paid off in the coming fiscal year, Vilmar ‘cakes, April 8 ate need,” said Clarksville ambulance St. John’s Lutheran Church Vilmar crew member Jeff Kolb. “At the time phase two of the project can begin. Brotherhood will be hosting an All“Temporary accommodations were we bought the ambulance in 2002, it You-Can-Eat Pancake Supper on Friwas hard to find one to fit in the exist- made to house the new ambulance day, April 8, from 5-7 p.m. for a freeing building. We knew it was going to in the fire station until the permanent will offering. They will be serving be an issue at some point. That’s why facility could be completed (which potato pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, we decided to (remodel) it in phases.” is expected to be) within a couple of sausages, desserts and beverages. The church is handicap accessible. “The old (ambulance) barely fit,” years once the 2007 fire station projhe said. “We could not work on it, not ect was paid off,” Kolb said. The new facility will be a singlewash it in the old building.” The origiAllison Lions, nal building was built over 100 years stall garage with the ability to wash Firemen to sponsor the unit indoors, as well as a small ago and the garage is marked by an Fish Fry April 9 AMBULANCE to page 14 The Allison Lions Club and Firemen are sponsoring a Fish Fry, Saturday, April 9, from 5—6:30 p.m. at the Fire Station. Come enjoy fish, baked potato, slaw, baked beans and a drink. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5—12; and children 4 and younger eat free. A drive up will be available on the south side of the station. Proceeds will support a Lions Eye screening for pre-school children, scholarships and other local projects. Firemen’s proceeds will be used to update equipment.
Clarksville Pancake Breakfast set April 9
A Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, April 9 at the AMVETS Hall in Clarksville. From 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., enjoy allyou-can-eat pancakes, with sausage, and drinks. Proceeds of a free-will donation will go to the following community projects: new Clarksville Ambulance Garage, new Splash Pad at Volunteer Park, and other Lions projects. Carry-out will be available. Serving will be the local Lions, ambulance crew and splash pad committee. The Clarksville Lions Club sponsors it. There will also be an informational display on the new splash pad and an image of plans for the new ambulance garage. The crew will also have the new ambulance at the breakfast for the public to view.
The Easter Bunny, played by Terry Roose, stands with Rainee Streich, Kevin Streich, and Jordan Clark. The children won prizes in the Easter drawing held at Commun ity Nursing Home in Clarksville on Saturday, March 26. More photos on page 14. (Contributed by Community Nursing Home/Su zie Wubbena)
Tammy Krull scores turnovers for one of many Easter weekend orders on March 25 at the restaurant on the south end of Clarksville’s Main Street, which will open for foot traffic April 2 as Baking Memories Café. (Clarksville Star photo)
New café to open April 2 at familiar South Main spot Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor
Two local women with long histories in food service have begun a business in Clarksville. Baking Memories Café started to sell baked goods online in December. Business was booming during the Easter weekend rush on Friday, March 25 as construction to replace the roof continued. Icing oozed onto cookies and turnover crusts were sealed and grooved as co-owners Jessi Dietz and Tammy Krull filled orders for 800 cookies and 300 turnovers, for the church holiday rush. Tammy Krull ices cookies for one of many Easter orders on March “We took over the building Feb. 1” at 25 at the restaurant on the south end of Clarksville’s Main Street 1203 S. Main St., Dietz said, from the that will open for foot traffic April 2 as Baking Memories Café. Trees family, which had predecessor (Clarksville Star photo) restaurant Sweet Trees there. Dietz and Krull presently serve food at for Clarksville Community School — Dietz has for four years, Krull for about 14 — and intend to continue in those roles. Krull manages the school kitchen. Krull, in high school, worked for her mother at Homer’s Highway Café in Dumont. The café was around for five years, in the mid to late 1980s. Dietz has previously worked at Pete & Shorty’s. Her responsibilities involved closing for the day. “We both always have wanted to open our own restaurant,” Dietz said. “We were talking one day and (the Family and friends of Baking Memories Café owners Jessi Dietz idea) just came up.” Neither has owned and Tammy Krull work on the roof on March 25 as the restaurant a business, prior to December. prepares to open for foot traffic April 2. A sign outside the photo “I’ve always liked (baking fancy) frame says Clarksvi lle Lumber furnished materials for the project. cupcakes,” Dietz said. “It’s something (Clarksville Star photo) I’ve always liked doing and kind of got concludes, they will be free to open. her into it.” Baking Memories Café will offer They intend to keep the online mar- The sign out front says they will open many similar menu items to Sweet ketplace going. The brick and mortar on April 2. Trees, Dietz said. Staff will include Mariah Krull restaurant has been inspected and liEgg salad sandwiches, for instance, censed, Dietz said. Once construction (Tammy’s daughter), Cale Negen and remain on the list. Also on the list: MaKenna Popham. CAFE to page 14
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of lecture, but not sure they helped much. Wiggins, the weather prophet, is getting up a great storm for Sept. 29th, to extend from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Picnic parties should select this date for their festivities. He always misses. Not everything changes with time. Sheriff Bartlett started for Duluth, Minn., Monday, to bring back George Burns, and perhaps by the time this paper appears our people will have a chance to look at this somewhat noted criminal. The threats of lynching are all idle talk and no such disgraceful act will be perpetrated. Burns will get his just dues. The sheriff threatens to use vigorous means to quell any dis-
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binding until the bull-wheel gave out. One of the horses was slightly injured in a barb wire fence. Having ridden a few miles on a Deering Binder, converted for use behind a tractor, operating, or trying to operate the foot pedals, I can imagine the excitement that that large and rather flimsy piece of machinery, behind four run-away horses, would have caused. I wonder if they stayed on row as they ran across the field?? It was reported that they were back in the field a few days later, none the worse for wear. In the next few weeks Dale Walrath’s team ran away twice more while attached to wagons. He needed to have a little talk with them, it would seem. I remember some of the words used for this type
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from the Sears Catalog stated they were used for fun in creating a whole “comic orchestra.” They went on to say that their sound came about from someone singing into them. I would of liked to have been there!! Abe McNames has added a handsome three-seated hack to his livery stock. Dale Walrath and Clem Herrick’s teams ran away with and badly demoralized a new Deering Binder, Tuesday. The machine did some fast
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Ready to start the Butler County Young Riders 4-H Club Pony Express ride in Aplington, from left are Cailey Reyna, Wiebke, Andrea Schrage (on horse), Liam Jase Wiebke, Christine Reyna, Ann Shaefer, Wessels, Melu Shaefer, Elaina Wessels Kaycee , Jay Schrage, Eva Wessels and Beth Homeister. (Contributed by Sue Schrage )
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The Butler County Young Riders 4-H Club members and families went on their annual Good Friday Pony Express Ride/Walk to collect money for Camp Sunnyside near
Des Moines. Riders always start in Aplington at 9 a.m., then on to Parkersburg, and ending in Allison. This year, they collected $790.25
up $790 for Camp Sunnyside
to send to Camp Sunnyside on the riders as they went on 190th Street annual Pony Express Ride across just north of Allison off Hwy. 14. Iowa. Camp Sunnyside assists indi“Thank you to all the 4-H memviduals with disabilities. bers and families for taking time to The money was handed off to the help others and to the businesses and
people on the streets that donated to help make this a successful and great day!” club leader Sue Schrage said.
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turbance. The sheriff returned with Burns yesterday. Mr. Burns had become a rather well known horse thief in this area and articles of supposed capture in Minnesota had been noted in the STAR for several weeks. At some point, in a later issue I hope to find more information. During June, six druggists in Marshalltown sold 112 ½ gallons of whisky, 2,197 bottles of beer, 81 gallons of alcohol, 6 gallons of brandy, 8 gallons of gin, ½ barrel of ale and 5 gallons of wine for “medicine.” Apparently a law had been passed that allowed drug stores to sell alcohol for “medicinal purposes.” There must have been a large group of ill people in that city. It didn’t mention how much aspirin they sold. There was a slight wetness yesterday morning. Through courtesy we will call it rain. This part of the country was suffering a rather severe drought and corn was suffering. Wells were going dry in Allison and Butler Center, at the latter farmers are driving their cattle to the West Fork for water. The shows are going around us this season. Awfully sorry! Sarcasm or what? We would not put our farmers off their guard, but it is doubtful of the Canada thistle ever prospering in Iowa. For years we have been watching patches of it and they do not appear to incline to spread. In fact, there does not appear to be any danger of this thistle in any state west of Ohio. That statement in 1886 seems to have been a major miscalculation of this noxious weed. My father fought them all his farming life. The Jasper County Fair offers a premium of $10, $7.50 and $5 for first, second and third longest corn roots. This is thoroughly to test the depth to which the roots extend for water during the drought. That’s a most unusual contest, concerning the growing of corn in Iowa. The following article appeared on the front page of the September 9, 1886 issue of the STAR. Even though it is not a local or even an Iowa event it’s fun to read. I had to read it several times and found it more amusing each time. “By an unfortunate typographical error,” says a Dakota newspaper, “we were made to say last week that our distinguished townsman, Prof. Kennedy, was about to rig up a nobby babboon for the comfort and employment of his daughter on her wedding trip over the prairie. What we meant to say was a nobby balloon. We write this with our left hand, while lying on our spare bed, with one eye entirely closed and the other hand painted, and an inverted chair across our stomach for a writing table. The extent of our regret for the blunder may be measured by the difficulties we have surmounted in penning this explanation.” “To err is human; to blame it on someone else is more so.”
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Gissell Quevedo, second grade, second-left, moves in a dice-controlled toy car race as her brother Angel, fourth grade, their father Rafael and brother Bryan, 1 year, look on, during the Open Door Youth Center Pumpkin Patch Party and Carnival on Oct. 31. At left is Craig Harris, who was helping out. (Clarksville Star photo by Mira Schmitt-Cash)
Max Ross, in kindergarten, at left, and his sister Klora, in preschool, pose for a photo at the Pumpkin Patch Party on Oct. 31 at the Open Door Youth Center in Clarksville. (Clarksville Star photo)
Clarksville Gissell Quevedo, second grade, second-left, moves to the winning space in a dice-controlled toy car race as her brother Angel, fourth grade, their father Rafael and brother Bryan, 1 year, look on. At left is Craig Harris, who was helping out at the Open Door Youth Center Pumpkin Patch Party and Carnival on Oct. 31. (Clarksville Star photo by Mira Schmitt-Cash)
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YOUTH CENTER: Deb White, center back, shows the next card for Bingo at the Clarksville Open Door Youth Center Pumpkin Patch Party and Carnival for Halloween Oct. 31 as players draw or place their candy corn markers. Players from front left are Brianna Roe, eighth grade, Starlynn Havlik, second grade, both Clarksville, and Zach Breitbach, Dumont, a North Butler sophomore. White had tallied nearly 50 attendees by 10 minutes from closing. (Star/Tribune-Journal photo)
We are continuing fundrasiers and still seeking donations from citizens and businesses to create a splashpad. The cost of this project is estimated at $90,000. We are in the process of receiving several financial grants, and are asking for support from our community. This is a great project for the youth of Clarksville and the surrounding area.
Donation Levels Waterfall... $500+ Rapids ....... $400-$499 Wave ......... $300-$399
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Name: $ Amount: North Butler sophomore Zach Breitbach of Dumont, at right, tosses the die to move a toy car in a racing game at the Open Door Youth Center Pumpkin Patch Party and Carnival on Oct. 31 in Clarksville. Competing, at center, is Craig Harris, who also directs the Northeast Iowa Christian Service Camp near Bristow. At left, Leland Patterson of Clarksville looks on. (Tribune-Journal/Star photo)
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ACS Committee begins new campaign
The Butler County American Cancer Society is launching a new fundraising campaign — “Prisms of Promise — the promise to continue the crusade for a cure.” These clear glass prisms may be hung in your window or on your Christmas tree to honor or remember loved ones and their fight against cancer. The rainbows that are cast represent the many colors of support ribbons. This diamond Swiss cut AAA+++ quality prism is the first of a series of ten yearly prisms, designated by a new design and ribbon each year. Each prism is one for $10 or five for $45 and checks are asked to be payable to: Prisms of Promise upon ordering. Orders may be placed through Friday, Nov. 11 and will arrive for pick up the week of Nov. 22. Contacts throughout Butler County are: Allison ~ Lois McDowell 319-267-2404 or Lois Roose 319-
319-278-4409, Darlys Mennenga 319-278-4068 or Lucille Leerhoff 319-278-1079, Dumont ~ Susan Shier 641-858-6159, Greene ~ Joni Gilbert 641-816-4237 or Margret Smith 641-430-3297, Parkersburg ~ Laura Hippen 319-961-6531 and Shell Rock ~ Joyce Lubben 319885-6201. Prisms will be on display at local Butler County banks. All proceeds earned by this campaign will be designated to the fight against cancer through research.
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Saturday passport clinic on Nov. 5
A passport clinic is scheduled on Saturday Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Butler County Recorder’s Office, Recorder Janice Jacobs announced. This is an opportunity to apply for a passport outside of normal business hours. Although passport renewal forms can be sent in on one’s own, the Recorder’s Office staff will be happy to look over the renewal forms, Jacobs said. The recorder’s office is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions about this Saturday clinic, please call the office at 319267-2735.
Veterans Day Program to be held at Clarksville High School
Shell Rock Legion Auxiliary to serve food on Election Day
The Shell Rock American Legion Auxiliary No. 393 will serve food in the Veteran’s Room of the Boyd Building on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Coffee and rolls served at 8 a.m. A bake sale will start at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served starting at 11 a.m. Containers will be available for take-out.
Veterans Day program at Clarksville Skilled Nursing
Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will hold a Veteran’s Day program at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. The location is at North Hilton and West Superior.
Clarksville High School will be holding a Veterans Day Program, open to the public, honoring all local veterans on Friday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. in the east gymnasium. The program will feature a speech by Butler County Commissioner of Veteran Affairs Thomas Heckman. Following this year’s program, all veterans and their spouses, and members of the Ladies Auxiliary, are invited to the school cafeteria to join in for lunch. Any veterans and their spouses, or Auxiliary
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members, planning on staying for lunch should please respond to Clarksville High School by calling 319-278-4273 by Thursday, Nov. 10. “We look forward to recognizing our veterans for their service to our country,” High School Principal Bob Saathoff stated.
Clarksville Fire Omelet Breakfast slated Nov. 13
The Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Omelet Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the school lunchroom in Clarksville from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. The menu includes made to order omelets, hash browns, toast, and drinks. The cost is a freewill donation. Carryout is available. All proceeds will go to the department’s equipment fund. The members thank everyone for their support of department fundraisers.
Youth Center sets annual meeting Nov. 16
• Festive Christmas décor • Fun gift ideas • Wine tasting and refreshments
The Clarksville Open Door Youth Center’s annual meeting will occur Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. The public is welcome to attend, at 107 S. Main in Clarksville. For November, the youth center will be open each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 – 9 p.m. The center will be closed Nov. 25 and 26.
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