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In this week’s Eagle You’ll find More than 135 Faces inside this week’s Eagle
Future growth and planning in Eagle grove Page 1
in Eagle Grove
Council begins process to fill City Administrator position Page 1 CIA - Leading the way Page 3 Wright County $500 closer to purchase of narcotics dog Page 4
Future growth
EGHS “South Pacific” leads Page 5 Honor Flight fundraiser Page 5
and planning in Eagle Grove
by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net As the year-end is quickly approaching, the question is, what is in store for the City of Eagle Grove in 2017 - and beyond. Mayor Sandy McGrath is excited about the direction she sees the City going. But it didn’t just happen over night. The future began with a well thought-out past. Before the announcement of Prestage Foods even came, McGrath said the City of Eagle Grove cooperated with other Wright County communities to have a Comprehensive Plan done. It’s an official, long-range look at how to best guide future development within the community - a “to-do” list if you will. It outlines what you already have, existing conditions, and establishes future goals of what you need, and implementation strategies. That was two years ago. Having that Comprehensive Plan in place, including a future land-use map, McGrath believes, started paving the way to where we are today. She also talked about the cities progressiveness on addressing abandon houses, reassuring the community that these are all dilapidated homes which have been uninhibited for five or more years no power, no humans, no water, no climate control. She is also happy to say that some owners were able to be reached and made the necessary repairs to keep them from being torn down. The City has also promoted new housing to stimulate the economy and tax base. All of this meant that when the county approached the City of Eagle Grove about the possible Prestage Foods project, McGrath felt the city already had a good start on what they needed. “It helped us segue easily into looking if we can handle a company
like Prestage Foods,” she said. One area of concern some people have expressed is the need for work on the city’s waste-water treatment plant. McGrath wants to clarify, with agreement from Supervisor and Eagle Grove resident Karl Helgevold, that this was a project that would have been done whether Prestage Foods was coming or not. It is a state-mandated fix and that would have cost the city $4 to $6 million dollars, estimating at a 20 percent increase per household. “It would have been a dramatic rate increase and we would still have the old plant and then still more maintenance costs every few years,” said McGrath. She and Helgevold explained that Eagle Grove’s plant is over 50 years old and needed updates to be compliant. “This (Prestage Foods) was the perfect opportunity to go back and make the changes necessary...and open us up to future business and future growth,” said the Mayor. “It was a way for both (the treatment plant and Prestage Foods) to get started and not cause hardship to either.” That also means avoiding the once anticipated 20 percent increase to Eagle Grove residents. “(Prestage Foods) is not creating any extra cost - just increasing the capacity and size,” said McGrath. The utility board is looking to size the plant accordingly, and according to McGrath, the waste agreement with Prestage Foods is pretty much complete. The plant will be located in the same vicinity, and will be built for an easy transformation to a second shift in the future if and when necessary. That means more possible jobs in Eagle Grove. Construction on the water treatment plant is slated to start
in the spring of 2017 with a lot of behind-the-scenes work already in progress. It’s projected that it will be a $16 million build. Financing will run through municipalities, which has a public finance advisor who helps the council board and utility board make sure the project is feasible. The advisor’s priority is to make sure the money is there for such a project. “The timing was unbelievable,” added Helgevold. “The baseline studies had already been done.” The City is also working with the Community Development Corporation (CDC), the Chamber, the schools, and the Planning and Zoning Commission to look at potential growth in Eagle Grove and what needs to be done by all of them to meet these potential needs. Public Safety is planning ahead how to handle increased population. EMT volunteers are discussing volunteers and how to be prepared; the fire department has a wants and needs list; and McGrath said a new program was just approved for the police department to write situations, house addresses and license plates, etc. to track how many times they have been called to houses/locations. The county is also using that program so it can be linked within all the cities. The schools are in the process of having facility assessments done to see how they can best handle the likely increases in student population. As for the Chamber, they have stayed busy fielding calls about business inquiries, living information, and more. Together, they are working towards the continued success of Eagle Grove and keep it thriving into and well beyond the next decade. If you would like to see a copy of the Eagle Grove Comprehensive Plan, it is available at City Hall.
Special Olympic State bowlers Page 11 Just the issues: The Presidential race Page 14 RBMS students vote for President Page 14 EG State Cross Country Page 15 CyDay Thursday in EG Page 16
Briefly Curious George and the man in the yellow hat, also known as Leslie and Kayden McClelland, were spotted in Eagle Grove enjoying the annual downtown Halloween Chamber Walk. Photo by Kim Demory
Election night soup & pie supper Tuesday, Nov. 8 4:30 - 7 p.m. Samuel Lutheran Church
Cash Kvale (left) and Jack Davidson (right) graciously accepted treats from Rotary Senior Living residents after singing their Halloween songs for them on Friday, Oct. 28. Photo by Kim Demory Look for more Halloween photos on Page 2
At a special meeting this past Monday, the Eagle Grove City Council began the process to fill the vacant City Administrator position following Mike Boyd’s departure at the end of October. Mayor Sandy McGrath appointed Councilpersons Wally Lorenzen and Denny Vandewater as a committee to conduct interviews when they reach that point. They plan on interviewing the final three candidates. The naming of an interim administrator will be done at a regular meeting later this month. McGrath also stated she would like to start on a capital improvement plan in November.
Veterans Day Program Friday, Nov. 11 1:30 p.m. RBMS Everyone invited Scandinavian Coffee and Bake Sale Saturday, Nov. 12 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. EG Evangelical Lutheran Church EGHS Musical - South Pacific Saturday, Nov. 12 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 3 p.m. RBMS Auditorium Vincent Fire and Rescue Chili and Oyster Feed Sunday, Nov. 13 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Vincent Community Hall
Committee named to hold interviews The Council received and discussed a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission for ordinance changes to B-1 and B-2 districts in the City to bring them into compliance with the comprehensive plan for the business corridor. Multi-family housing is currently included in that, and they would like it removed. “We will be looking at a couple other areas where that would be a better fit,” said McGrath. In other action the Council: -approved a quote of $6,994.59 from Eagle Grove Greenhouse for reseeding of the Masonic Lodge property.
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, Nov. 6 2 a.m. Set you clock back 1 hour Rowan Gospel Fest Sunday, Nov. 6 2:30 p.m. United Church of Rowan
Council begins process to fill City Administrator position By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com
Texas Style Jam Friday, Nov. 4 6 - 9 p.m. Dows Convention Center
5th Grade Art students & EG Lions Club Peace Poster Exhibit Reception Thursday, Nov. 17 3:30 - 5 p.m. EG Memorial Library
Public encouraged to attend
Clinton or Trump? In less than a week voters will go to the polls to select our next President of the United States. Robert Blue Middle School students cast their own votes in school on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Who did they choose? See page 14. Photo by Kim Demory
EG Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 19 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eagle Grove Elementary
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in Eagle Grove • Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 Photos by Kim Demory
“Donald Trump” took time off the campaign trail to do a little Trick-or-Treating in Eagle Grove.
Sophia, Tasha, and Alecia Hill (pictured left to right) went with a theme for Trick-or-Treating this year.
Jeff Tinker hands out candy to all the dressed up children in front of his business, B&S Crossing, during the annual Halloween Chamber Walk. And yes, in case you’re wondering, dinosaurs and Super Heros DO eat candy!
The Trick-or-Treating trail along Eagle Grove mainstreet on Monday was filled with excited children dressed in a variety of costumes, including Jensen Cooper’s woopie cushion that actually sounded like a woopie cushion when you poked his belly.
Masked staff members from First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance set up a spot on Broadway to also participate in the Halloween Walk.
Thank you Eagle Grove!
I just wanted to say thanks to all of Eagle Grove for what they have done for me and my family through the years. I love this town and always will. — Mike Boyd Photo courtesy of Jim Deimerly
Moffitt Dental employees really got into the spirit of the holiday, but in a little different manner than most kids are use to, but the parents were happy to see. Not only did some of them dress up as toothbrushes, but their treat was also a brand new toothbrush. A great idea to help brush away all those sugar remnants on their teeth after enjoying their Halloween treats.
There was a little bit of everything spotted roaming the streets of Eagle Grove on Monday, Oct. 31. There were monsters, vampires, princesses, scarecrows, pizza slices, bumble bees, cartoon characters, a bag of Jelly Bellies, and so much more.
Wells Fargo employee, Sarah Jensen, had a little fun dressing as a bank robbert to hand out candy to kids like Parker Poppin (Thomas the Train) during the Halloween Walk.
Trick-or-Treaters started their candy collecting journey Monday evening at the Eagle Grove Memorial Library where they could choose a piece of candy from participating businesses who are not located along Broadway. Parents also took advantage of this cute photo op center the staff put together. Most kids agreed for the picture for their parents knowing that when they were done they could pick one of the tiny pumpkins to take with them, courtesy of the library.
Local News Leading the way by example
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by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net It’s a natural tween/teen reaction - a parent can tell their child something until they are “blue in the face,” but if a kid hears it from a friend or another peer, chances are, it will sink in better. For example, when a parent talks to their son or daughter about the dangers of bullying, the child might just shake their head and respond “I know.” But when they hear first-hand accounts of what has either happened to a classmate or been witnessed by a classmate, it seems a little more realistic and maybe hits home a little bit more for them. This peer teaching is the model behind Characters In Action (CIA), which is in place at Robert Blue Middle School. Seventh and eighth grade students must apply to become a CIA member, attend a training camp, and then commit to teaching their fellow student body about something that is important to them. It might be a disease, a danger like cyber bullying, or even the art of empathy. No matter what their topic is, the goal is to educate kids in a way that will reach the highest population - and sometimes that means the advice or information doesn’t come from an adult. Throughout the school year, the RBMS CIA agents will travel to each classroom and talk with kids about their designated topics. Friday, Oct. 21 was one of those days - and fittingly so since it was Character Counts! Week in the schools. To celebrate, even their parents were invited in to see their children’s presentations in action.
In Nichole Jergens’ presentation (along with partners Rylie Hennigar and Austyn Gilliland) gave their “students” an idea of what it’s like to put themselves in her shoes. Jergens wears a hearing aid and explained how it made her feel as well as some of the challenges it brought. For one, teachers have to speak into a microphone so she can hear them clearly. Hearing is something many people, especially children, take for granted. This CIA group hopes the next time they see someone with a hearing aid, maybe kids will be a little more respectful and speak a little more clearly, and especially won’t make fun of someone for wearing one. How we treat others around us is also an important lesson to learn at an early age...be it a human or an animal. Ruby Heaton and Rose Wredt told Josh Schild’s class how abuse can be categorized in many ways - it can be physiological, physical, verbal, discrimination... and the list goes on. Lance Teeselink and Damien Schnobrich talked to Miss Seehusen’s class about the human treatment of animals. They connected with many kids right away by asking them how many had pets? It gave them a personal connection to the topic they were about to talk about. They told them that 64 percent of all animal abuse is dog abuse. A Kahoot game gave the kids the chance to interactively learn even more.
Two different groups addressed technology with their messages. Shea Whaley and Kaitlyn Sampson talked about a subject that unfortunately, many middle school students will have, or have already dealt with - cyber bullying. Some of their information: • According to bullying statistics, 1 out of every 10 students who drops out of school does so because of repeated bullying. • 1 in 7 students in Grades K-12 is either a bully or a victim of bullying. • 56 percent of students have personally witnessed some type of bullying at school • 90 percent of 4th through 8th graders report being victims of bullying. A rap about cyber bully Whaley and Sampson played for Amanda Johnston’s students helped deliver the message in a memorable way. All kids like music. In addition, an activity of wrinkling a piece of paper helped deliver a visual about cyber bullying - “ Mean comments online are like the wrinkles in our papers. You can delete them but you can’t get rid of them completely. ” Autum Ward and Cierra Andrews addressed online safety. Everybody things social media is cool and middle school kids see it as a way to know what’s always going on. It’s also thought cool to see how many online “friends” you can have, even if you don’t even know them. Instead of just presenting Amy Ascherl’s students with statics about online dangers, they asked a question and then told students to go to one side of the room if they thought it was true, and to the other side of the room if they thought it was false. It truly captured the kids’ attention, and they even seemed surprised by some of the stuff they learned. “Is it true 80 percent of kids get harassed online?” It’s false. The numbers are sadly higher. The message they delivered was to remind kids it is not safe to post things like your full name, address, or daily schedule online. That’s how predators get to know you and could lead you into dangerous situations. Dealing with divorce is difficult for the whole family, but kids knowing it’s not their fault and there are others going through the same thing can help a child understand. Partners Sabrina Flumerfelt, Alaura Lewis, and Shanna Thul; as well as another group consisting of Maura Beecher and Marissa Olson both talked about their personal experiences with divorce. The sole purposes of the presentation was to get two points across...“Divorce it is never your fault, and remember that they still care about you. Drama is unfortunately something almost everyone has to deal with at some point in time. Olivia Andersen and Heidi Garcia told Mary Ann Smith’s class that there is also a difference between drama and bullying. At the end of their presentation, they played the age-old “telephone” game to demonstrate how passing words or conversations from one person to another almost always ends up
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Nichole Jergens and her partners Rylie Hennigar and Austyn Gilliland (not pictured) talked to Linc Morgans fifth grade students about hearing aids and people with hearing loss. Photo by Kim Demory being changed in some way from the original statement...and that’s how rumors and drama get started. Empathy is always a good quality to possess, which is why Claire Kienzle and Emma Johnston talked about it to Julie Frommelt’s fifth graders. To get the students participating and practicing empathy, they split the kids into four groups, gave them a shoebox with a “situation” inside and blank pieces of paper to anonymously write what they might say or do to help make the situation better. Basically, it was asking the kids to put themselves in someone else’s shoes. Mental illness is never an easy topic, but Devin Armstead and Cameron Stickland tackled it, presenting it. Strickland even went so far as to share his own personal story of IED (Intermittent explosive disorder) meaning the smallest thing can make a person so angry it sets them off more so than it might the “average” person. They even gave the kids some tips how to handle people with high anger issues. Hopefully it will help calm the situation should they ever be faced with that challenge. Do you know anyone with multiple sclerosis, also known as MS? Thomas Matthes and Jensen Cooper do. In America, there are an estimated 350,000 people who have the disease, according to their research. More than two million worldwide are affected. Hannah Sampson and Sam Pinkele addressed a topic that is no stranger to anyone - stereotyping. The girls explained that a dictionary describes it as a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it. Their definition: A name someone gives you that isn’t a nickname or your name. An activity of writing labels on paper and crumpling them helped the kids see how having a label can make you feel insecure or bad about yourself but having someone take that label off and rip it can make you feel a lot better, especially after they wrote a more positive label for you. Self-confidence is something we have all lacked at one time or another. Even those who you consider popular
or smart can doubt themselves. That’s the message Brenna Andrews and Marisa Beecher brought to Jenna Whipple’s sixth graders. An M&M demonstration helped the kids realize that while we may all look different on the outside, and you might pick the best color (representing a person’s hobbies, talents, likes, etc.) they really are all the same on the inside. This quote from KUSHANDWIZDOM left the kids thinking, “Selfconfidence is the most attractive quality a person can have. How can anyone see how great you are if you can’t see it for yourself?” Cael Schafer, Tyler Hansen, and Blake Morgan talked about something kids hear about from the time they are involved in pee wee sports or even PE in school - good sportsmanship. But their message related it to having good character, which is also instilled in kids from day one of elementary school in Eagle Grove. They told the kids that being a good sport is about a good attitude when things don’t go your way. Did you know that Michael Jordan was not able to make his high school basketball team? As a professional, he always encouraged his teammates and helped them to be the best they could be. Megan Sampson and Emma Thul addressed a campaign that has been going for several years now using the “R” word. Retarded used to be used as a medical term for people with mental disabilities. Since that time, people began using it as a derogatory statement. Instead, they encourage the kids in Sara Groth’s class to use one of a million other words that can replace the “R” word ...like ridiculous. Last, but certainly not least, Haylee Ryon and Noelle Wilson encouraged kids to be “Upstanding.” “If you stand up for someone, it means you care,” the two told their peers. The thing every single presentation had in common was encouraging kids to put themselves is someone else’s place and think how they would feel if they were in their situation. It’s the way to achieve a better world, and the RBMS seventh and eighth grader CIA students are leading the way.
On Monday, the Wright County board of supervisors took action to improve conditions in the Public Health building, which according to Andy Yackle, head of courthouse buildings and grounds, has two issues that need to be dealt with soon. Radon tests for the public health building, which is located on 1st Street SE just off the courthouse square, indicated eight units (in picoCuries per liter of air) of radon present, higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s safety guideline of four units. Radon, a gas that occurs when uranium in soil decomposes, is known to cause health problems and tends to be present in varying degrees indoors, especially in the basements of structures. Yackle contacted two companies for mitigation pricing, Radon Mitigation of Iowa and Clean Air Iowa. He recommended the latter company. “It is about $1,700 more, but I feel they’re going to do a better quality job,” Yackle said, noting they offered use of four mitigators and had conducted a more extensive study. Total costs were set at $7,036. Supervisor Rick Rasmussen moved to approve the cost, and with Supervisors Helgevold absent, Board Chairman Stan Watne seconded the motion. Yackle said that another consistent problem in the Public Health building is water seeping into the basement near the northeast corner of the building, which is near the electrical panel. “It’s a problem every single year,” he said. The solution, he said, would be to install a sump pump on the outside of the building. Hennigar Construction had estimated an $8,256 cost to install it and said they would be able to complete the project this year. “It should take care of most of our problems over there,” Yackle said. The supervisors also approved this improvement cost. Yackle said that with both projects approved, he was still within his $20,000 building budget. The supervisors had other building concerns to consider. Two weeks ago, the Courthouse experienced two power outages within a few days due to agerelated breakdowns in the threephase system. Becky Fluhr with MidAmerican Energy said the company was responsible for the cost to ensure steady power supply, which is important for the courthouse for access to important files, like court documents for the sheriff’s department. The supervisors approved the easement MidAmerican needs to lay conduit and asked when the
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Births Aubree Nicole Dahlhauser, born on October 8 to Bruce and Alycia Dahlhauser, Eagle Grove. Addison Lynn Sorensen, born on October 11 to Suzanne Merrick, Renwick. Emersyn Nicole Babcock, born on October 17 to Joel and Nicole Babcock, Eagle Grove. Eli John Babcock, born on October 17 to Joel and Nicole Babcock, Eagle Grove. Brody Alexander Wright, born on October 17 to Courtney Reis, Humboldt. Addilyn Ramona Stroup, born on October 21 to Keven and Stephanie Stroup, Mason City.
Deaths Edythe Moe, 86, Clarion, died on September 12. Brian Koob, 55, Eagle Grove, died on October 7. Fern Schultz, 95, Clarion, died on October 10. Ronald Norton, 84, Eagle Grove, died on October 11. Rosemary Mattoon, 78, Eagle Grove, died on October 14. Deanna Miller, 74, Galt, died on October 15. Cheryl Hardy, 71, Belmond, died on October 23.
Marriage License Michael Clutter, Clarion to Peggy Nelsen, Clarion, on October 21. Civil Court The court handled one child support matter. City of Dows vs. and Martin Liliana Yepez Martinez, Dows. Case dismissed without prejudice on October 25. City of Eagle Grove vs. Eugene Spencer and Marvin Nelson. Case dismissed without prejudice on October 21. City of Eagle Grove vs. Theresa and Eugene Spencer. Case dismissed without prejudice on October 21. City of Eagle Grove vs. Theresa and Eugene Spencer. Case dismissed without prejudice on October 21. Discover Bank vs. Francisco Lopez. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 25 in the amount of $5,256.02. District Courts The court handled one probation revocation. Melody Starbuck, 36, Mason City, pled guilty on October 20 to Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree (pled from Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree). Starbuck was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $140 in costs. Additional charges of Domestic Abuse Assault Injury or Mental Illness First Offense and two counts of Child Endangerment were dismissed. Austin Hennigar, 19, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on October 10 to Disorderly Conduct - Fighting or Violent Behavior. Hennigar was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs. Khayman Reyna, 19, Dows, pled guilty on October 21 to Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana First Offense (pled from Controlled Substance Violation). Reyna was sentenced to 90 days in jail (83 days suspended), placed on one year probation, fined $315 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $158 in costs. Andrue Brumeister, 24, Eagle Grove, received a deferred judgment
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on October 21 to Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st Offense. Brumeister was placed on one year probation, assessed a $315 civil penalty, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $140 in costs. Brent Hanson, 20, Dows, received a deferred judgment on October 21 to Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st Offense. Hanson was placed on one year probation, assessed a $315 civil penalty, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $560 in costs. Collin Christensen, 21, Moorland, received a deferred judgment on October 21 to OWI First Offense. Christensen was placed on one year probation, assessed a $1,250 civil penalty, and $140 in costs. Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Juan Zamora, Woodland Hills, CA; Kenneth Sibbitt, Rinard; Savanah Kuyawa, Eagle Grove; Jon Smith, Dallas; Thomas Amsbaugh, Dows; Thomas Amsbaugh, Dows; Dallas Pals, Thornton; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Mallory Lalor, Eagle Grove; Courtney Doughan, Britt; Reggie Clark, Thor; Jerry Vansant, Grinnell; Dakota Fortner, Algona; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Erin Isaacson, Norwalk; Bibiana Curry, Carroll; Kathleen Doyle, Moorsville, IN; George Reynolds, Wood River, IL; Mary Cory, Ames; Todd Hansen, West Des Moines; Speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over): Taylor Christensen, Eagle Grove; Speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over): Hieu Nguyen, Kansas City, MO; Wendy Broich, Cedar Falls; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Samantha Kuennen, Forest Lake, MN; Speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over): Jiameng Li, Ames; Speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over): Alexcee Nienow, Woodbury, MN; Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: Bridgette Rodriguez, Hampton; Miguel Rodriguez, Hampton; Eric Loerts, Humboldt; Excessive Speed 11 thru 15: Ramirio Guzman, Webster City; Speeding: Ramon Barrera-Espino, Belmond; No Valid Drivers License: Juan Patzan, Eagle Grove; Gaspar Guzaro Ramirez, Clarion; Paulo Ramirez Lopez, Clarion; Jose Alvarez Covarrubias, Eagle Grove; Erick Villanueva, Clarion; Ramon Barrera-Espino, Belmond; Miguel Rodriguez, Hampton; Driving While License Under Suspension: Ramirio Guzman, Webster City; Dale Jones, Webster City Operation Without Registration: Margaret Wessels, Clear Lake; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Gaspar Guzaro Ramirez, Clarion; Permitting Unauthorized Minor To Drive: Diane Tagge, Dows; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign: Diane Amonson, Eagle Grove; Failure to Maintain Safety Belts: Dakota Fortner, Algona; Unsafe Approach To Certain Stationary Vehicle: Paulo Ramirez Lopez, Clarion; Small Claims Sterling Jewelers Inc vs. Andrew Eekhoff, Clarion. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 20 in the amount of $1,910.72 with 2.57% interest
from August 31. Property Transfer Warranty Deed: Valerie and Andrew Poryes to Andrew Poryes Revocable Living Trust, Andrew Poryes Trustee, Valerie Poryes Revocable Living Trust, and Valerie Poryes Trustee; 13-93-23 SE NE 1/4; 14-93-23 NE Except Tract 1493-23 SW Tract; 16-2110. Warranty Deed: James Laurel Trustee, Miriam Peterson Revocable Trust, and Russel Peterson Trustee to James Arlys, Patrick Peterson, Park Peterson, Doyle Peterson, Russell Peterson, Cindy Peterson, Constance Hampton, and Michael Hampton; 15-91-24 NE Tract; 16-2114. Warranty Deed: Patrick and JoAnne Peterson to Lincoln Acres LLC; 15-91-24 NE Tract; 16-2115. Warranty Deed: Cynthia Mathis to Lincoln Acres LLC; 15-91-24 NE Tract; 16-2116. Warranty Deed: Constance and Michael Hampton to Lincoln Acres LLC; 15-91-24 NE Tract; 16-2117. Warranty Deed: Jay Park to Lincoln Acres LLC; 15-91-24 NE Tract; 16-2118. Warranty Deed: Mary Peterson to Lincoln Acres LLC; 15-91-24 NE Tract; 16-2120. Warranty Deed: Laurel James to Lincoln Acres LLC; 15-91-24 NE Tract; 16-2121. Warranty Deed: Rycol Corporation to Shelley and Richard Rethman; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 45 LY E of State Highway Exc; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 50 Ly E of State Highway; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 51 Ly E of State Highway; Fulfillment of Contract BK 2016 PG 2125; 16-2125. Warranty Deed: Frank and Julie Rauch Living Trust, Frank Rauch Trustee, Julie Rauch Trustee, and Frank and Julie Rauch Living Trust to Torkkelson Properties LLC; EG Cadwell’s First Addn Blk 38 Lot 1 Trustees Affidavit; 16-2128. Warranty Deed: Terry Kreitlow to Wright County Land Title Company; Clar McKay’s Addn Blk 3 Lot 8; 162132. Warranty Deed: Bryce and Kailee Russell to Smoldt Family Trust and Charles Smoldt Trustee; 28-91-26 SE Tract in Outlot 1; 16-2133. Warranty Deed: Charles and Darlene Smoldt Trustee and Smoldt Family Trust to Dorothy and Roger Burras; 34-93-25 NW Tract in W 1/2 Fulfillment of Contract BK 2016 PG 2135; 16-2136. Warranty Deed: Judith Green to Tri County Investors LLC; 34-91-26 NW A Tract in Outloit 9; 34-91-26 NW Part of Outlot 8; 16-2146. Quit Claim Deed: Steven and Caleb Smith to Benigno Lopez Hernandez, Delia Perez Gomez, and Edwin Reyes Ramos; Clar Sturgeon’s Addn Blk 3 Lot 1 Exc N 8’; 16-2147. Warranty Deed: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington DC to Gloria Fonzalez; Belm Bartholomew’s 2nd ADdn Blk 2 Lot 1 W 52’; 16-2151. Warranty Deed: Gloria Gonzalez and Ciro Rivera Lopez to Gloria Gonzalez and Ciro Rivera Lopez; Belm Bartholomew’s 2nd Add Blk 2 Lot 1 W 32’; 16-2152. Warranty Deed: Aren Fanselow to Duane and Rella Fanselow; 1091-23 Parcel E Partial Satisfaction of Contracts/Corrects BK 2016 PG 1646; 16-2153. Quit Claim Deed: Julie Mayo to John Mayo; 10-93-24 NE Tract Rerecorded to Correct Scriveners Error; 16-2154.
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Warranty Deed: Eileen and Willis Beebe to Beebe Rentals LLC; EG Northwestern Addn Blk 6 Lot 5 S 5.6’; EG Northwestern Addn Blk 6 Lot 6; 16-2159. Warranty Deed: Maria and Charles Elberg to Richard and Shelley Rethman; EG Lynch’s Addn Blk 3 Lot 4; 16-2160. Warranty Deed: Dean Keller Trustee, Carolyn Keller Trustee, and Dean Keller Trust to Dean and Carolyn Keller; 33-92-25 NE; 34-92-25 NW; 26-92-25 SW Tract in W 1/2; 11-91-25 SE N 1/2; 11-91-25 SE W 30 AC of SW; 11-91-25 NE W 1/2 Exc; Rerecorded to Correct Legal Description; 16-2161. Warranty Deed: Dean and Carolyn Keller to Dkeller LLC; 11-91-25 W 1/2; 11-91-25 SE N 1/2; 11-91-25 SE W 30 AC of SW; 11-91-25 NE W 1/2 Exc Rerecorded to Correct Legal Description; 16-2162. Warranty Deed: Marcia Wesenberg to Dillon Muhlenbruch; 1290-23 SW Parcel A Muhlenbruch 000008773001269302; 16-2167. Warranty Deed: Jacob and Mikyla Hefti to Daniel and Elizabeth Hurt; 36-91-23 NE Tract; 16-2172. Warranty Deed: Scott and Jodeane Hafermann to Mark and Lavonn Dirks Life Estate and Jared Dirks; 2-93-24 NE Tract; 16-2174. Warranty Deed: Emma Colnes, Carolyn and Douglas Jacobsen, and Cathleen Richards to Mikyla and Jacob Hefit and Eric and Traci Burns; Dows Eskridge’s 3rd Addn Blk 4 Lot 8; 16-2175. Warranty Deed: Carol Heginger to Michael Gunter; Belm Luick’s Addn Blk 1 Lot 1; 16-2176.
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Weekly Log
THURSDAY 10/20/16 3:01 PM Patrolled Goldfield. FRIDAY 10/21/16 6:10 AM Responded to a residence in 300 block of South Iowa. A purse taken during the night. Wallet and credit cards inside. Took statement. 10:22 AM Conducted school patrol. 3:58 PM Responded to a residence on Southwest Third regarding harassment. 8:36 PM Responded to residence in 300 block of South Cadwell. Son went to football game and still not home. 10:15 PM Patrolled Goldfield. 11:44 PM Meet with manager at apartments on Kirkwood. SATURDAY 10/22/16 9:03 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 12:25 PM Assisted with funeral escort. 2:25 PM Responded to an incident at residence in 300 block of South Western. 4:15 PM Responded to an incident at residence on East Broadway. 6:00 PM Investigated incident at apartments on Kirkwood. Missing juvenile from Minnesota will be held at city hall for transport. Also charged a subject with harboring a runaway. SUNDAY 10/23/16 12:30 AM Responded to verbal dispute at residence in 1100 block of West Broadway. Male left for his mom’s place. Everything okay. 1:54 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 2:15 AM Responded to call at Smoke Shop. Subject not wanting to leave left when officer arrived. Walked home. 4:14 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 5:34 AM Responded to incident at AGP truck staging of a semi getting hit sometime Friday night. 6:21 PM Responded to Sadler Apartments. Subject had items stolen while at Hewitt Park, including her ID, cash and a gift card.
6:44 PM Investigated a possible breaking & entering in Goldfield. No damage and nothing apparently taken. 7:17 PM Issued warning for no plates. 8:28 PM Conducted welfare check at residence in 500 block of North Wright. Everything okay. 11:16 PM Issued warning for no plate lights 11:42 PM Issued warning for no plate lights. MONDAY 10/24/16 10:40 AM Responded to report of a sick raccoon by compost pile. Unable to locate. 10:58 AM Responded to a dog complaint in 200 block of North Main. Took to Goldfield Vet. 1:32 PM Patrolled Goldfield. TUESDAY 10/25/16 7:55 AM Responded to alarm at First State Bank. Determined key pad not cooperating. 8:16 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 8:39 AM Cited Philip Ryan Smith for speeding, and issued warning to him on display of trailer plate. WEDNESDAY 10/26/16 7:56 AM Issued warning for no headlights. 8:06 AM Issued warning for speeding. 8:20 AM Issued warning for speeding. 3:55 PM Cited Gutierriez-Jimenez Socorro for no valid drivers license. 5:31 PM Investigated a suspicious person in area of Water & Wright in Goldfield. THURSDAY 10/27/16 7:26 AM Issued warning for no headlights. 7:38 AM Responded to complaint of two loose dogs near high school. Couldn’t catch the small dog, but determined that the owner had been previously warned about dogs at large. 8:38 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 1:35 PM Patrolled Goldfield.
Wright County is $500 closer to purchase of replacement narcotics dog
by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Wright County Deputy Adam Nerlien was happy to be a guest speaker at a recent Eagle Grove Rotarian meeting where he had the opportunity to talk about the departments narcotics dog, Ali, and what the future holds for her and the program. Ali joined the force in 2009 and has been a loyal addition. According to Nerlien, she has helped take many pounds of illegal narcotics off the streets and kept thousands of dollars in drug money out of the hands of dealers around north central Iowa. She has done her duty well, but this spring, it will be time for her to retire and enjoy a “normal” dog’s life. Nerlien said he has had many offers from people to give nine-year-old Ali her new forever home, and for that, he is grateful. But it also means, funds must be raised to replace her. There’s no question Ali, and her predecessor, Lexi (2003 - 2009) have been valuable assets in the fight against drugs, which is why there was no question about purchasing the next dog. The Eagle Grove Rotarians are proud to be supporters of the Wright County K-9 unit, and gave $500 to the cause last week. A new trained dog can cost anywhere from $12,000 to $15,000. Dr. Jordan Moffitt, Eagle Grove Rotarian president said of the donation, “We like to support local projects.” He added that after listening to Nerlien’s presentation of all the things Ali had accomplished, they thought it was a very worthwhile
Jordan Moffitt, president of the Eagle Grove Rotary Club, presented Deputy Adam Nerlien with a check towards the purchase of a new Wright County narcotics dog. Ali (pictured) will soon be retired. Photo by Kim Demory cause and happy to be contributing towards the fight against drugs in Wright County. Tax dollars do not go toward the drug dog program. Grants are available and Nerlien said he would be applying for one in the spring, but he is hoping there is more interest out their in the community to support this effort. You can either
make a cash donation to the Wright County Sheriff’s Department, or visit Clarion Superfoods in Clarion during the month of November where you can purchase and sign a paper dog bone for a $1 donation. Your bone will be posted in the entryway, and Superfoods will match every donation.
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PEACE POSTER ELECTION DAY exhibit reception is Tues., Nov. 8 A reception for the fifth grade art students who participated in the Eagle Grove Lions Club PEACE POSTER contest will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 3:30-5 p.m., at the Eagle Grove Public Library. Enjoy refreshments while viewing the student’s artwork displayed at the Library. Meet the art teacher and fellow Lion’s Club members. The artwork will be on display from Nov. 17-Jan. 2017. Hope to see you there!
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Voting information
Don’t forget to get out and make your voice heard. Every vote counts. Voting is from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Listed below are the voting locations in Wright County. • Rural Eagle Grove including all of the incorporated area of the City of Woolstock and excluding the incorporated area of the City of Eagle Grove - Memorial Hall • EG Ward #1 - Memorial Hall • EG Ward #2 - Memorial Hall • EG Ward #3 - Memorial Hall • EG Ward #4 - Memorial Hall • Goldfield” - Goldfield Legion Hall • Dows - Dows Convention Center/City Hall • Clarion - Courthouse Basement • Big 6 Townships - ISU Extension Office • Belmond - Belmond City Hall If you are still unsure of where to vote, please call the Auditor’s office at 515-532-2771
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BIRTHS It’s a Boy!
Scary visitors at RSL South The first grade students from Eagle Grove Elementary paraded through Rotary Senior Living South in their Halloween costumes as they prepared to sing a few scary songs to the residents. Photo by Kim Demory
Natasha Johnson and Jermaine Stovall of Eagle Grove are proud to announce the birth of a son, Roman Robert Stovall, on October 23, 2016, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. He weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. He joins Kylia 5, and Shawn 2. Grandparents are April and Tharon Simmons of St. Louis, Mo., Brian and Angie Olson of Eagle Grove, and Mike Toillion of Thor. Great-grandparents are Gil and Diane Loux of Goldfield, Charles Stoval of St. Louis, Mo., and Bonnie Toillion of Eagle Grove.
It’s a Boy!
Luke and Emily Hanson, of Macomb, Ill., are proud to announce the birth of a son, Henry Lynn Hanson, on October 24, 2016. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces. He joins a brother Nile, age 4. Grandparents are Steve and Marcia Loux of Thor, and Mike and Valerie Hanson of Eagle Grove. Great-grandparents are Fern Slaikeu of Goldfield, and Dick and Sharon Voss of Eagle Grove.
It’s a Boy!
Jennifer Yackle and Jess Olson of Thor are proud to announce the birth of a son, Jala Reno Olson, on October 24, 2016, at 9:55 p.m., at Unity Point Health in Fort Dodge. He weighed 7.04 pounds and was 19 inches long. He joins Justine Olson, age 10, and Jace Olson, age 8. Grandparents are David and Brenda Yackle and Rick and Terri Olson, all of Eagle Grove. Great-grandparents are John and Janet Mills of Sioux Rapids.
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Visitors at RSL North
The residents of Rotary Senior Living South couldn’t decide what they liked more, seeing all of the kids’ costumes or listening to their Halloween songs sung with such enthusiasm. The visit has become a tradition that both the residents and the kids look forward to. Photo by Kim Demory
The kindergarteners loved entertaining the residents of Rotary Senior Living North on Friday, Oct. 28. They got to show off their singing talents, their costumes, and even some dance moves before heading over to the south building for a performance there as well. Photo by Kim Demory
This year’s leads for the Eagle Grove High School musical, “South Pacific,” include, from left: Jana Willard as Nellie Forbush, Jacob Nett as Emile de Becque, Austin Hill as Captain George Brackett, Isaiah Newkirk as Commander William Harbison, Kayne Carlson as Luther Billis, Nicolle Miller as Bloody Mary, Caleb Goodhue as Lieutenant Joe Cable, and Alecia Anderson as Liat. Photos provided
EGHS vocal students present “South Pacific” - a show that has featured some of their parents and friends in past years’ performances
by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net The Eagle Grove High School vocal department is excited to perform their annual musical. This year’s production, “South Pacific,” will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. in the Robert Blue Middle School auditorium. Tickets are available at Eagle Pharmacy and Christ Furniture. Tickets will also be available at the door. This isn’t the first time the EGHS music department has presented “South Pacific.” According to director Sandy Muzzey, it has been performed twice before - once in 1981 and again in 1995. When she dug out old annuals to show the kids how the costumes and actors/actresses looked then, something started to happen. Kids recognized parents, relatives, and other people they
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knew from Eagle Grove that performed in the show many years ago. “It’s fun to bridge the gap,” said Muzzey. So are you curious whose children will be performing in the very same play their children will be putting on in less than two weeks? While Muzzey said she is sure there are probably more, one that came to mind was Andy Lowe who was in the 1995 cast has three girls in this year’s show - Morgan and Taylor Lowe and Marissa Williams; Becca As for EGHS alumni who are still involved in the school district today as adults and who performed in past performances include (Trepp) Albers is a bus driver and an associate for the school and is working in the sound booth for this years’ show. Kris (Messerly) Miller who is a frequent sub in
the schools, and also the mother of Lincoln Miller who has been in vocal music but was unable to be in choir this semester, performed “South Pacific” as an EGHS student. The 2016 - 2017 cast includes: Nellie Forbush.........Jana Willard Emile De Becque........ Jacob Nett Lieut Joseph Cable...................... ........................... Caleb Goodhue Seabee Luther Billis.................... ............................ Kayne Carlson Captain George Brackett............. .................................. Austin Hill Bloody Mary......... Nicolle Miller Comm W. Harbison..................... ............................Isaiah Newkirk Stewpot.................Josh Olmstead
Jerome................. Noah Rethman Ngana.............. Mariana Gonzales Liat................... Alecia Anderson Henrietta..............Danielle Lukes Featured Nurses: Janet McGregor........................... ........................Marissa Williams Dinah Murphy....... Alix Rethman Sarah Wilson, Maddie Stockdale, Emma Nett, Briauna Mingus, Kierra Mathes Featured GIs Sailor & Buzz Adams................. ............................ Kaden Helmke Marine.................. Carlos Lobato Professor................Dawson Lalor
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P.E.O. Chapter EJ had a joint meeting with the P.E.O. chapters from Clarion and Belmond. That meeting was held on the evening of October 18, and was hosted by the Clarion chapter. There was a social period followed by a dinner. There was a speaker from the Iowa Donor Network concerning the importance of organ donation.
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Michael Martin Murphey concert will raise funds for Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net The next Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight may be a few months away, but they are always raising funds to help make the trip happen. On Sunday, Nov. 13, you can help raise money for this worthy cause, and have an afternoon or evening of fun yourself. Michael Martin Murphey will be performing at Decker Auditorium of Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. There will be two performances, one at 3 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. One hundred percent of the ticket sales will be donated to the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight Program. Tickets are available for purchase at Clarion Super Foods, Fort Dodge and Humboldt and Webster City HyVee, Pocahontas Woods Grocery Store, and Rockwell City South Side Grocery. Doors open 30 min. prior to each show. The public is invited and encouraged to come out and enjoy the fun and support a great cause that means so much to our area veterans.
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Fri., Nov. 4: Crab cake, roasted potatoes, creamed peas, bananas and oranges, and grape juice. Mon., Nov. 7: Chicken rice broccoli casserole, tossed salad, garlic bread, hot fruit compote, and orange juice. Tues., Nov. 8: Pork loin, baked potato, cooked cabbage and onions, cook’s fruit bar, and tomato juice. Wed., Nov. 9: COOK’S CHOICE. Thurs., Nov. 10: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry Brussel sprouts, and cinnamon applesauce. NOTE: Please return plastic dishes if you have meals delivered.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Eagle Grove Pastor Heather Dorr 448-4701 DIAL-A-DEVOTION: 448-3355 http://www.eaglegroveumc.org WEDNESDAY: 5 p.m. Bell Choir 6 p.m. Chancel Choir SLAM Youth Group Meal 6:30 p.m. SLAM Youth Groups— Junior High (6th-8th grade) Senior High (9th-12th grade) FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Covenant Prayer - Prayer Room SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Lynn Gardner Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3754 SUNDAY: 10:30 a.m. Worship GOLDFIELD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Sara Sutter 220 E. Oak St. Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3581 goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net “Like” us on Facebook THURSDAY: 9-10:30 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #IA, 1348, Goldfield, weigh-in and meeting in the Fellowship Room. New members always welcome! SUNDAY: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 9:45 a.m. Choir Practice 10:30 a.m. Worship service. Communion. Presbyterian Women Thank Offering will be received. 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee 2:30 p.m. Presbytery meeting at Maxwell 6 p.m. Liberty Pathfinders 4-H Club meeting WEDNESDAY: 2 p.m. After-School Story-Time, Fellowship Room 6-7 p.m. Confirmation Class FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Steven Swanholm Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-4612 FRIDAY: 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship & Communion 6 p.m. Questions, Answers & Prayer MONDAY: 10 a.m. Bible Study TUESDAY: 6 p.m. Men’s Bible Study WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. Food and Faith
HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH 2137 Hancock Ave. Holmes, Iowa Pastor Zach Fischer 515-825-3110 SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Service WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Kids Club (1st to 6th-gradeduring school year)
EAGLE GROVE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (CONGREGATIONAL) Ph: 448-3584 Everyone is Welcome! Building fully Accessible to the Disabled Pastor Jim Cunningham SATURDAY: 5 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church SUNDAY: 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 Fellowship MONDAY-FRIDAY: UCC delivers Meals-On-Wheels TUESDAY: ELECTION DAY GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Ph: 448-5414 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Sunday School - 10:45 a.m. www.graceefc.com SOUTH ENES LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 205 Johnson Street Vincent 515-293-2965 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Jerry Blake Eagle Grove, Ph: 515-532-3586 THURSDAY: NO MASS at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 1:30 p.m. Altar Society Meeting at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove SATURDAY: 4 p.m. Mass at St. John, Clarion 8 p.m. Mass in Spanish at St. John, Clarion SUNDAY: 8 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Francis Xavier, Belmond 2-4 p.m. Year of Mercy Presentation at St. John, Clarion MONDAY:
5:30 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 7 p.m. RCIA at St. John, Clarion TUESDAY: 6:15 p.m. Catholic Daughters meeting at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove WEDNESDAY: 6:30 p.m. Youth Faith Formation 6:30 p.m. Adoration 6:30 p.m. First Communion Parent Meeting THURSDAY: NO MASS at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove 9 a.m. Sewing Mission at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove SAMUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-5038 FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Worship with Communion TUESDAY: 4:30-7 p.m. Election Night Soup & Pie Supper WEDNESDAY: 6 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Deacons Meeting THURSDAY: 10 a.m. EGAMA at Sacred Heart HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor Holmes FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Samuel SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship with Communion 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages WEDNESDAY: 2:30 p.m. Home Circle at Clarion Wellness & Rehab 6 p.m. Confirmation THURSDAY: 10 a.m. EGAMA at Sacred Heart NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Susan Stone 1115 SW 2nd Eagle Grove 515-603-6151 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the Family Table (3rd Friday of the month) SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship Service A Congregation of ELCA ULLENSVANG LUTHERAN CHURCH, N.A.L.C. Pastor Darryl Landsverk Thor THURSDAY: 9 a.m. Quilting/Sewing SUNDAY: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service
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LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH GOLDFIELD LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Pastor Truman Larson SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH—LC-MS EAGLE GROVE Pastor Mark Peterson Ph: 515-448-4668 SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service EAGLE GROVE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 615 SW 2nd Street Eagle Grove, Iowa Pastor Jason Cooper Phone: 515-448-3697 www.eaglegrovelutheran.com THURSDAY: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer 1:30 p.m. ELCW 6:30 p.m. Wolves Cubs SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Rotary Senior Living North SET CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Coffee 10:20 a.m. Sunday School 5:30 p.m. Worship 6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts MONDAY: 5:30 p.m. Worship on Cable Channel 12 7 p.m. Scout Parent Meeting TUESDAY: 7 p.m. Property Committee WEDNESDAY: 8:30 a.m. Peel, Cook & Mash Potatoes 9 a.m. Bible Study at EGELC 5:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Christian Ed Committee CROSSROADS Christian Youth Center Corner of Chestnut and Main, Goldfield 515-825-3383 FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 7 - 9 p.m. 8th-Grade and Under 7 – Midnight - 9-12th Grade and College EAGLE GROVE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY 510 S. Jackson Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 1 – 3 p.m. Helping Families in Need!
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Wright County Grows
Submitted by mary tesdahl here were three distinct route for settlers to travel when coming to Wright County. The Southern route crossed the Mississippi at Rock Island, Ill. The route went to Davenport and then followed the river to the settlement of Homer near Webster City. In the early 1850’s Homer was nearly as large a town as Des Moines. From Homer, the trail entered Wright County at Troy township near Eagle Grove. The Central trail crossed the Mississippi at East Dubuque. This trail then went west through Waterloo, Iowa Falls and Alden where the trail entered Wright County at Vernon township, south of where Dows is now located. The Northern route crossed the Mississippi at Prairie du Chien. Then the trail crossed through Postville and Charles City to West Concord which was just southwest of where Garner is now located. Travelers then followed the east fork of the Iowa River and entered Wright County at Pleasant township near Belmond. Most settlers came by foot, by horseback, or in wagons pulled by teams of horses, mules, or oxen. They arrived in covered wagons with a little furniture, bedding, a few farm tools, seeds for planting and staple provisions to last until their first crops were harvested. Early settlers who came from eastern states where they had plenty of timber, settled along and among the wooded areas on the streams and lakes where they could use the trees for building shelter and for fuel for cooking and heating their homes. Along the rivers were springs which gave the settlers their drinking and cooking water supply. It was not until later years when the wooded and timbered areas were mostly settled that open prairies were occupied. There were rumors that living in the open areas could cause people to lose their minds. Blizzards roared across the open prairies in the winter and prairie fires swept the plains in the spring and fall. The first revenue received by Wright County was one dollar, which was paid for a marriage license issued to Alexander Usher and Lucy Ann Brassfield on December 25, 1855. The second fee collected was a dollar and forty cents for a ten-day peddler’s license. This allowed the peddler to sell his goods and wares throughout the county. Wright County was developing.
Looking for Volunteers to help with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in Wright County
Filing a tax return is important but can be costly for lower-income households. Volunteers can help through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) in Wright County. New volunteer tax preparers are needed at local VITA sites operated in cooperation with Wright County Extension and the Eagle Grove Memorial Library. Training is provided and no previous tax experience is necessary, although it is helpful to be comfortable with computers. In addition to tax preparers, volunteer site hosts/greeters are also needed. To learn more about being a VITA volunteer, contact the Wright County Extension Office (515-532-3453) or Barb Wollan, ISU Extension, 515-832-9597, or bwollan@iastate. edu. Wollan, who is herself a VITA volunteer, reports that “assisting taxpayers is both rewarding and fun, and our terrific team members always provide strong support and back-up for each other.”
Tax preparation volunteers receive IRS-sponsored training through VITA, and are provided the materials, equipment and software necessary to prepare basic income tax returns. Trained volunteers are certified by the IRS and have technical support available when needed. All volunteers (tax preparers and hosts) must be committed to confidentiality and to helping others. Once trained, tax volunteers will assist individuals and families in Wright County with preparing their tax returns. Tax preparation is done by appointment at community sites on weekdays and Saturdays, so volunteers can find a time that fits their schedule. Local tax preparation projects currently receive modest funding through the Iowa Center for Economic Success. Wright County Extension and the Eagle Grove Memorial Library are key partners in VITA efforts.
It’s a scam
Public beware....it’s not a scary Halloween prank, it’s a scam. Just a reminder that there are all kinds of scams out there. Joe McKinney, owner of Covenant Computer Solutions in Eagle Grove, reminds us that “Microsoft or Windows will never call you without you first calling them.” He also reminds the public that when tech support companies do return calls, they are most likely of foreign decent and will speak with an accent. The scam callers usually speak very clear English. If you do receive an unsolicited call talking about problems with your computer, that you hang up. If you are concerned there is a problem, talk with someone local who has your best interest, not your bank account, at heart. One other scam McKinney warns to be on the watch for, pop up screens that say “Click Here and we’ll fix your computer problems.” Simply put, the big computer companies are too busy to monitor everyone’s computers and alert them when there are problems. It just won’t happen. If you feel like you are having computer issues, seek help with someone you know or trust.
Eagle Grove Flashback
It’s election season - This political campaign poster for Governor Blue is housed at the Eagle Grove Historical Museum.
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Phyllis C. Sholly, 84, Eagle Grove
Phyllis Catherine (Miller) Sholly, the daughter of Lawrence and Catherine (Ver Hoeff) Miller, was born February 28, 1932, in Alton, Iowa. She graduated from Paullina High School in 1950, and then attended AIB in Des Moines. Phyllis was united in marriage to Kenneth Sholly on June 24, 1953, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland, Iowa. The couple and their family made their home in numerous communities throughout Iowa, before settling down in Eagle Grove in 1963. Phyllis’s life revolved around God and her love of family. She shared that faith and her love for God in everything she did. She was an avid reader of the Bible and loved to study the scriptures. Phyllis was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church—serving in numerous capacities such as Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Right To Life, and teaching CCD. Her love of music was evident as she was a church organist for many years. She loved to bake homemade bread, coffee cake, and cinnamon rolls. She enjoyed doing needlework and made many pillowcases, dresser scarves, and hand embroidered quilts for her children and grandchildren. She would generously share her time and talents with neighbors and friends, particularly shut-ins or those in need. She supported many charities
and enjoyed helping others. Phyllis was active with the residents of the Eagle Grove Group Home for over 20 years. She worked as a cook for several years at Rotary (Ann) Senior Living. She was blessed to have spent her final years surrounded by the love and support of the caring Rotary Ann staff. Phyllis was always
Phyllis Sholly giving of herself and found pleasure in bringing happiness to others. Phyllis entered into the comfort of God’s loving arms on Friday, October 14, 2016, at Rotary Senior Living, at the age of 84 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Loren P. Miller.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Kenny Sholly, of Eagle Grove; sons, Bruce Sholly of Phoenix, Ariz., and Kevin Sholly and wife, Kristi, of Clear Lake; daughters, Denise Shadonix and husband, Tom, of Ottumwa, Maureen Sholly and partner, Kim Luedtke, of Duluth, Minn., and Melissa Niederhauser and husband, Tom, of Eagle Grove; ten grandchildren, Shawna Middleton, Matthew (Misty) Middleton,Amanda (Elgn) Arney, Jessica (Cory) Canny, Marc Middleton, Jeremy Dayton, Bryan (Shannon) Dayton, Jared Sholly, Jason Sholly, and Justin Sholly; two step-grandchildren, Steven (Kylee) Niederhauser and Kelsi Niederhauser; five greatgrandchildren (and two on the way), Lily Greenwood, Ethan Arney, Jacob Middleton, Derek Dayton and Kaden Dayton; and sisters, Kaye Carlson of Paullina, Carolyn Manna of West Des Moines, and Janice Sage of Paullina. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Catholic Daughters of America Rosary and a Vigil service was also held. Burial was held in Calvary Cemetery, Eagle Grove. Foust Funeral Home of Eagle Grove and Goldfield was in charge of arrangements. www.foustfh.com
Roger L. Oppedahl, 74, Goldfield
Roger L. Oppedahl, 74, Goldfield, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge, after a long battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 4, at the Eagle Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, November 3, at Oakcrest Funeral Services, Renwick. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Goldfield, Iowa. Roger was born on November 15, 1941, the only child of Sherill and Marie Oppedahl. Roger attended grade school in Renwick and graduated from Renwick High School in 1959. He attended and graduated from Waldorf Junior College. Roger enjoyed being a farmer just like his father and grandfather, but he always wanted to be a pilot. Aviation was in his blood. His father, numerous uncles, and cousins all became pilots. Roger soloed on July 4, 1964, at the airport in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Roger went on to earn his flight instructor pilot’s license and flew for Thunderbird Aviation and North Central Airlines, both out of Minneapolis, Minn. In 1967, Roger volunteered for service in Vietnam. He graduated on May 7, 1968, as an Army Medevac Helicopter Pilot. Warrant Officer Oppedahl was assigned to the 498th
Medical Air Ambulance Company (Dustoff) at Lane Field from 1968 to 1969. Roger flew over 600 combat missions evacuating hundreds of injured soldiers under enemy fire back to field hospitals. For his efforts, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Air Medal with 11 Oak Leaf Clusters. After Vietnam, he was transferred to Fort Wainwright, Alaska
Roger Oppedahl (Fairbanks). Roger left the military in 1971 and began flying for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Fairbanks, Alaska. Roger performed in many aviation roles, but specialized in the aerial firefighting of forest fires as a Lead Pilot, directing air tankers where to drop their retardant. Roger
retired in 1997 with 25 years of service and moved back to the family farm in Goldfield, Iowa. It was not unusual to see Roger flying one of his aerobatic airplanes out of the Eagle Grove Airport to go perform aerobatic maneuvers or just enjoy the beautiful weather. Roger held multiple flight ratings and had accumulated over 20,000 flight hours in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft, all accident free. In May of 2015, Roger was awarded the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the Federal Aviation Administration. It recognizes pilots with greater than 50 years of safe flying experience who have made significant contributions to aviation. Earlier this year, Roger took his last flight in another small airplane at the very same airport where he began his love affair with flying, some fifty-two years earlier. Roger always had a dog on the farm. His favorites were Pete and Annie. Roger was very proud to be an American, as evidenced by the red, white, and blue barn quilt he chose for his barn. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Sherill and Marie Oppedahl. He was loved and will be sorely missed by his aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, and close friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.
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WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 2016 CLAIMS General Basic Fund A & R, Service.................................... $105.00 Elizabeth Acat, Service................... $1,348.65 AgSource, Service.................................$17.50 AgVantage, Fuel.............................. $3,470.83 Jon Ahrendsen, Service....................... $35.00 Ahrens Brothers, Service..................... $50.00 Karen Andrews, Mileage.................... $450.72 Arnold’s, Supplies................................. $39.44 Jane Bangs, Mileage............................ $15.36 Nancy Barkema, Mileage................... $228.00 Joyce Basinger, Mileage...................... $72.96 Independent, Service......................... $349.56 Michael Bierl, Reimbursement............. $76.99 BRW, Supplies.................................... $164.50 Bomgaars, Supplies..............................$41.56 Briggs, Supplies.................................. $869.40 Doug Brink, Service............................ $100.00 BOA, Credit Card.................................$289.14 Cahalan Investments, Service........... $467.00 Carpenter Uniform, Supplies...............$767.04 Casey’s, Fuel........................................ $44.05 Central Iowa Detention, Service.....$4,808.93 Central Iowa Distributing, Supplies.$2,435.80 CenturyLink, Service...............................$7.34 Doris Chapman, Service...................... $52.00 Charm-Tex, Supplies............................ $59.80 City of Clarion, Utilities.................... $1,033.92 Clarion Distributing, Supplies............... $75.00 Clarion Hardware, Supplies................. $42.36 Super Foods, Meals......................... $3,473.80 Clarion Wellness, Service.................. $407.96 Computer Works, Service.................. $991.00 Conney Safety Products, Supplies.....$456.11 Kristina Cook-Rabe, Mileage............. $334.08 Counsel, Service................................ $228.21 Culligan, Supplies............................... $336.05 Deyta, Service.....................................$197.00 Janet Disney, Mileage.......................... $32.64 Eagle Building Supply, Supplies......... $506.77 Eagle Grove Eagle, Service..................$47.00 EBS, Service........................................ $137.75 Exec Tech, Service............................. $125.48 Family Veterinary Practice, Service....$178.75 Floors By Moore, Service................$4,804.00 Forestry Suppliers, Supplies.................$56.15 Frontier, Service..................................$161.52 Gateway Hospice, Service............ $46,182.83 Gilbert Flooring, Service.................... $688.25 GlaxoSmithKline, Supplies.............. $6,089.97 Goldfield Access, Service............... $1,764.58 Grainger, Supplies...............................$274.65 GRP, Service........................................ $40.00 Gunder Church Furniture, Service..... $748.00 Hancock Co Sheriff, Service................ $28.00 Hanson & Sons, Service...................... $25.00 Mary Haugen, Mileage....................... $253.92 Hawkeye West, Service...................... $201.00 Amy Hennigar, Mileage.......................... $4.80 Kristyn Hennigar, Reimbursement..... $140.00 Henry County Sheriff, Service............. $54.00 Homeline, Supplies..............................$276.16 Honeywell, Service............................. $280.00 HRS, Service................................... $1,500.00 IH2S, Service........................................ $80.00 IMAGETEK, Service..............................$77.50 Imagine That, Apparel........................ $225.84 IHCA, Service..................................... $275.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Service............ $17.25 ISH-Clarion, Service.......................$6,500.48 ISH-Belmond, Service......................$3,217.21 ISAC, Registration.............................. $200.00 Johnson County VA, Service............. $500.00 David L Johnson, Mileage.................. $205.92 Kinex, Service........................................$66.19 Konica Minolta, Supplies.....................$271.51 Kurts, Service....................................... $39.00 L & L, Supplies.......................................$13.37 Legal Directories, Training................... $59.75 Charles Lenning, Reimbursement...... $500.00 LexisNexis, Subscription.....................$257.50 Linn County Public Health, Supplies.. $150.00 Linn County Sheriff, Service................ $16.50 Michele Lund, Reimbursement.............$13.92 Mail Services, Service..................... $5,557.03 MARCO, Supplies............................... $109.30 Marco, Inc., Service.............................$440.11 Martin Bros, Supplies.......................... $271.15 Martin Marietta, Supplies....................$216.10 Patty McCoy, Mileage........................... $69.60 Sandra McGrath, Reimbursement......$349.12 Menards-Fort Dodge, Supplies....... $3,675.30 Mid-America, Service......................... $966.24 MidAmerican, Utilities...................... $5,015.37 Midland Power, Service......................... $17.67 Penny Mohr, Mileage.......................... $228.48 Blake Netherton, Reimbursement........ $88.51 Kathy Nicholls, Reimbursement........... $30.72 North Central Coop, Fuel....................$217.45
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SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER CLAIMS Office Elements, Supplies.................... $32.44 Oldson’s, Supplies/Repairs.............. $1,741.82 Christine Oliver, Reimbursement........$101.76 Overhead Door Co., Service.............. $290.88 PATC, Training...................................... $25.00 Michelle M Phillips, Service................ $145.00 Polk County Civil Division, Service...... $15.00 Postmaster, Supplies.......................... $188.00 Prairie Energy, Service.................... $2,738.20 PSI, Supplies.......................................$907.63 Provider Insights, Service.................. $500.00 Anne Radechel, Mileage.................... $275.52 Rainbow, Service.................................. $68.00 Ramsey Badre & Associates, Service........................................ $3,275.00 Linda Rasmussen, Mileage.................. $32.64 Cyndi Rector, Mileage........................ $220.32 Barb Redig, Mileage............................$147.84 Angie Reiland, Mileage......................... $23.04 Reliance, Service............................. $1,000.00 Julie Richter, Mileage........................... $56.64 Naomi Rothman, Mileage....................$273.12 Gayleen Rutherford, Mileage..............$207.84 Sadler, Service....................................$593.10 Stephanie Sandoval, Service................$87.75 Sanofi Pasteur, Supplies.................... $449.98 Schumacher, Service..........................$248.15 Denise Schumacher, Mileage.............$405.12 Secure Shred Solutions, Service......... $48.00 Short Elliott Hendrickson, Service..... $345.00 SHI, Supplies................................... $1,044.00 Terry Silbaugh, Mileage........................ $93.60 Vanessa Smith, Mileage..................... $155.04 Solutions, Service............................... $232.75 Southside Sandblasting, Service....... $220.00 Shelle Sporaa, Mileage...................... $164.64 State Hygienic Laboratory, Service... $220.00 State Medical Examiner, Service....$3,258.00 Courtney Stewart, Reimbursement.... $168.96 Streicher’s, Supplies........................... $652.89 T & D, Service....................................... $40.04 T & S, Service..................................... $600.00 Kim Thayer, Mileage............................$307.68 The Trash Man, Service..................... $168.25 Thrifty White, Service............................$77.93 TQ Technologies, Service.................... $49.50 UnitedHealthcare, Service................. $298.62 Urness, Supplies.............................. $1,420.12 US Cellular, Service.........................$1,292.71 Verizon, Service...................................$523.71 TCM/FCNB, Credit Card.................. $2,005.79 Visions Auto Glass, Service............... $275.00 W & H, Fuel........................................... $43.31 Stan Watne, Reimbursement............. $142.56 WCPB, Reimbursement..................... $353.81 Theresa Weinberg CSR, Service......... $18.50 West Payment Center, Service.......... $220.00 Sharon Woodley, Mileage................... $168.00 WCCF, Contribution......................... $9,000.00 Wright County Auditor, Postage..........$827.52 Wright County Fair, Apportionment.$2,208.33 Wright County Engineer, Fuel......... $3,746.65 Wright County Extension, Supplies..... $45.00 Wright County Motors, Service...........$187.62 Wright County Treasurer, Taxes......$3,344.00 Wright Materials, Supplies............... $1,205.23 Andy Yackle, Reimbursement.............. $13.36 General Supplemental CFR, Service................................... $1,684.00 Indigent Defense Fund, County Base............................................. $7,286.00 Secretary of State, Service............. $1,402.34 Sigmeth Roberts Law, Service............$114.00 Wright County Sheriff, Service..............$71.58 Wright County Auditor, Postage............$27.20 Youth Shelter Care, Service............... $334.40 Wr. 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Employees Side Fund EMC, Premium................................. $1,664.00 EBS, Administration fees.................... $992.00 ISC, Service........................................ $500.00 Iowa Insurance Division, Service....... $100.00 ISAC, Premium.............................$127,632.00 MetLife, Insurance........................... $9,360.00 Wright County PSF, Sidefund........ $23,575.45 Jail Commissary Hewett Wholesale, Service................ $503.81 MH-DD Services Fund Casey’s, Fuel.........................................$67.32 CDW, Supplies.....................................$135.97 WCPB, Reimbursement..................... $765.57 Wright County Motors, Service............ $36.61 Rural Services Basic Fund Belmond Library, Apportionment.... $2,480.58 Clarion Library, Apportionment....... $2,377.25 Dows Library, Apportionment...........$1,136.91 Eagle Grove Library, Apportionment............................. $2,790.67 Ron Jurgens, Service........................... $30.00 Curt Pals, Service................................. $30.00 Eugene Pals, Service........................... $30.00 Rowan Library, Apportionment........ $1,550.42
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Troy Watne, Service............................. $30.00 Sanitary Landfill, Apportionment..... $6,018.75 K-9 Fund BOA, Credit Card.................................. $55.98 Secondary Road Fund AgVantage, Fuel............................ $24,007.49 Ahlers & Cooney, Service............... $1,000.00 Airgas, Supplies.................................. $356.94 Alliant Energy, Utilities........................ $348.08 Arnold’s, Supplies............................. $1,179.91 Belmond Fire Dept., Service........... $2,000.00 Blue Tarp, Supplies............................. $279.58 BMC, Supplies............................... $12,570.08 Calhoun-Burns, Service...................$1,857.30 Campbell’s, Service.............................. $33.45 City of Belmond, Utilities...................... $55.55 City of Clarion, Utilities........................$386.18 City of Eagle Grove, Utilities................. $40.39 Clarion Distributing, Supplies..............$187.80 Counsel, Service................................ $103.22 Culligan, Service................................. $238.55 Dunkerton Coop, Service................ $4,788.00 Eagle Building Supply, Supplies..........$160.70 Frontier, Service....................................$73.76 G&K, Service.......................................$228.10 Grainger, Supplies...............................$123.10 Hancock County Sec Roads, Supplies.......................................... $900.00 Hanson & Sons, Supplies..................... $69.00 Harrison’s, Supplies............................. $217.10 Hawkeye West, Service........................ $40.00 Hiway Truck, Supplies.........................$131.96 Holm’s Radiator, Service..................$1,610.30 ICAP, Insurance.................................. $481.25 IH2S, Service...................................... $640.00 Inter Battery, Supplies........................... $12.10 Interstate Battery, Supplies................ $338.85 Iowa DOT, Supplies......................... $2,614.43 K C Nielsen, Service........................ $2,256.77 Kimball Midwest, Supplies.................... $96.30 Kriz-Davis, Supplies............................. $54.71 Lawson Products, Supplies............. $1,000.60 Martin Marietta Materials, Supplies.$7,279.26 Class C Solutions, Supplies.............$1,139.80 North Central Cooperative, Supplies.$270.00 Northland, Fuel................................. $1,118.25 O’Halloran, Service............................ $550.34 Plunkett Farms, Service..................... $450.00 Prairie Energy, Utilities....................... $312.00 Precision Midwest, Service............$12,195.90 Rosalez Lock & Key, Service...........$1,227.00 Sign-Up, Supplies............................$3,984.60 Spencer, Supplies............................... $308.97 Stellar, Service.................................... $325.00 The Trash Man, Service..................... $334.50 True Value, Supplies............................. $29.97 Urness, Supplies................................ $384.80 US Cellular, Service............................. $85.39 Verizon, Service................................$1,957.31 TCM/FCNB, Credit Card...................$1,479.51 Wright County Auditor, Postage............$19.07 Wright County Motors, Service.............$31.52 Wright County Treasurer, Taxes..........$139.97 Zep, Supplies...................................... $538.79 Ziegler, Supplies.............................$15,207.49 Public Health Resource Dollar General, Supplies.................... $108.04 Gayleen Rutherford, Supplies................ $8.55 Shopko, Supplies.................................. $35.63 Early Childhood Tiffany Larson, Reimbursement......... $269.76 Michelle Walters, Reimbursement..... $228.00 Angela Wesselink, Reimbursement... $388.80 E911 Surcharge Fund AT&T, Service........................................$41.45 CenturyLink, Service...........................$579.10 Frontier Communications, Service........$71.98 Goldfield Telephone, Service.............. $119.12 MidAmerican, Utilities........................... $99.69 Windstream, Service.......................... $164.66 WMTel, Service................................... $125.00 Local Emergency Management Goldfield Access, Service.................... $96.90 HSEMD, Service................................. $145.00 Verizon, Service...................................$120.03 Wright Co. Communications APCO, Service.................................... $200.00 BOA, Credit Card............................. $1,020.03 Colleen Meier, Reimbursement...........$121.92 NENA, Service.................................... $200.00 PSTC, Service..................................$1,516.00 County Assessor Agency Fund Casey’s, Fuel.......................................$151.62 Culligan, Supplies................................. $20.35 Goldfield Access, Service...................$105.72 Office Elements, Supplies...................$296.19 Schneider Corporation, Service...... $2,550.00 US Cellular, Service........................... $150.00 Wright County Auditor, Service.............$53.14 Grand Total................................. $479,338.76 Wk.44
WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES SUPERVISORS 3150’. Option 1.B has an estimated cost of OCTOBER 17, 2016 $230,604.00. Chairman Watne called the regular meeting Option 2 – Increase the drainage of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to coefficient to ½” and extend the district tile order at 9 a.m. Members present were Watne, to 2600’. Option 2 has an estimated cost of Helgevold, and Rasmussen. $169,752.00. Minutes of the previous regular meeting of Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by October 10, 2016, were read and approved. Helgevold, to accept the engineer’s report Approved claims for payment. as submitted and set a public hearing for During open public forum, James and December 5, 2016, at 10 a.m. Motion carried. Jill Howarth, owners of CocoRoo which is a Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by new company started in Wright County, gave Helgevold, to approve Resolution 2016-29 on a short presentation of their organic coconut interfund transfer of money from inactive funds. moisturizing oil lotion and coffee bean scrub By roll call vote: Ayes: Rasmussen, Helgevold, that is currently in production. They have a and Watne; Nays: None. Resolution 2016-29 website: www.cocoroobody.com. duly passed and reads as follows: Deb Lukes, Wright County Drainage Clerk, RESOLUTION #2016-29 presented the engineer’s report from Ryken RESOLUTION FOR INTERFUND Engineering for DD #208. Lukes explained OPERATING TRANSFERS that a petition for improvement was filed on WHEREAS, according to Section 331.432 August 8, 2016. She went on to explain that of the Code of Iowa, the Board of Supervisors currently the lateral tile has about ¼” drainage shall authorize inter-fund transfers. coefficient and today’s standards recommend WHEREAS, at the October 17, 2016, a ½” drainage coefficient. meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Auditor The engineer’s report sets out 3 options for Ellis, presented information on funds that are improvement: inactive and can be closed. Option 1.A – Increase the drainage NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by coefficient to ½” and extend the district tile the Wright County Board of Supervisors that to 3150’. Option 1.A has an estimated cost of the Auditor be authorized to transfer of funds $209,286.00. during the 2016-2017 budget year, not to Option 1.B – Increase the drainage exceed the following amounts: coefficient to 1” and extend the district tile to From To Amount Wind Farm Urban Renewal Secondary Roads $ 26,826.78 Federal Forfeiture Money General Basic $ 2.97 Unlimited Opp Loan Repayment General Basic $ 30.00 Passed and approved on this 17th day of information on the Housing Program for Wright October, 2016. County. Prehm is requesting commitment Jason Schluttenhofer, Wright County Sheriff, from the county of $5,000 towards a matching presented information on purchasing radios for grant to the Homeward’s Housing Trust Fund the cities and county. Schluttenhofer has met Program. One of Homewards programs helps with City Council Members to let them know with housing improvements and repairs for lowwhat changes are happening in the state. The income county residents. This will be taken total cost for the new radios will be $400,010.00. into consideration during budget time and will Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by give an answer to Prehm by January 15 during Rasmussen, to approve the purchase of the 66 budget time. radios and send application for the $200,000 Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by E911 consolidation grant from the State of Iowa. Rasmussen, to adjourn the meeting. Motion Motion carried. This will complete Step 2 of the carried. updating of the Wright County Communications Stan Watne, Chairman with including all the towns in supplying them Wright County Board of Supervisors some radios. Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Deb Prehm, head of the Homeward’s Wk.44 Housing Trust Fund Program, presented
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Eagle Grove Utility Board Minutes UTILITY BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 2016 7 a.m. at City Hall The meeting was called to order with trustees Peterson, Wilson, Wright, Rethman, and Ryerson present. Also present: City Administrator Boyd, and Waste Water Superintendent Nesvold. A Public Hearing was opened at 7:01 a.m., on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement without any oral or written comments received. Hearing closed at 7:02 a.m. A motion was made by Wright, and seconded by Wilson, to approve Resolution UB2016-03 taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00. Roll Call Vote: All ayes. A motion was made by Wright, and seconded by Rethman, to adjourn. Motion passed. Mike Boyd, Secretary Wk.44
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CITY OF GOLDFIELD ORDINANCE NO. 173 ORDINANCE NO. 173 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Goldfield, Iowa, will meet in the council chambers of the City Hall in Goldfield at 6:00 p.m., on the 14th day of November 2016, to consider and act upon Ordinance No. 173, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GOLDFIELD, IOWA, 2014, BY AMENDING SECTION 17.37 TO REQUIRE STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF WRIGHT STREET AND WATER STREET, STOPPING EAST-WEST TRAFFIC. The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for the safety and wellbeing of all citizens of Goldfield, Wright County, Iowa. The full text of this Ordinance may be viewed at City Hall during normal business hours. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval, posting and publication as required by law. By order of the City Council of the City of Goldfield, Iowa. Barbara Jergenson City Clerk Wk.44
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Ronald W. Norton Sr. Probate
John D. Harlan Probate
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY CASE NO. ESPR016665 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD WILLIAM NORTON, SR., DECEASED TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RONALD WILLIAM NORTON, SR., DECEASED, WHO DIED ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 11, 2016: You are hereby notified that on October 24, 2016, the last will and testament bearing of Ronald William Norton, Sr., deceased, bearing date of August 10, 1981, was admitted to probate in the above-named court, and that Ronald William Norton, Jr., 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 must file them with the clerk of the abovenamed 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 21, 2016. Ronald W. Norton, Jr. Executor of the Estate 1730 Clinton St. Boone, IA 50036 Dani L. Eisentrager, ICIS PIN No: AT0008960 Attorney for the Executor 109 S. Commercial Ave. P.O. Box 346 Eagle Grove, IA 50533 Date of second publication: 10th day of November, 2016. Wk.44,45
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY CASE NO. ESPR016660 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN D. HARLAN, DECEASED TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN D. HARLAN, DECEASED, WHO DIED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 24, 2016: You are hereby notified that on October 26, 2016, the last will and testament bearing of John D. Harlan, deceased, bearing date of September 2, 2016, was admitted to probate in the above-named court, and that Jane Nichols, 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 must file them with the clerk of the abovenamed 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 22, 2016. Jane Nichols Executor of the Estate 150 Dockside Circle Weston, FL 33327 Dani L. Eisentrager, ICIS PIN No: AT0008960 Attorney for the Executor 109 S. Commercial Ave. P.O. BOX 346 Eagle Grove, IA 50533 Date of second publication: 10th day of November, 2016. Wk.44,45
PUBLIC NOTICE
WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 10, 2016 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Watne, Helgevold, and Rasmussen. Minutes of the previous regular meeting of October 3, 2016, were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. Adam Clemons, Wright County Engineer, presented a temporary use agreement for the use of a closed bridge. The landowner requested to be able to auger crops across the small bridge that has been recently closed. He owns fields on both sides of this bridge. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the temporary use of the closed bridge. Motion carried. Clemons then presented a contract for a consulting engineering service for Hwy 17 and C54 improvement project. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to hire Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) for engineering the upgrades to Hwy 17 and C54 RISE Roadway Improvement Project. Motion carried. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the final plans for project FM-CO99(84)-55-99 just west of the intersection of C-20 and R-38 for $65,500.00. Motion carried. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Watne, to approve the final plans for project FM-CO99(83)-55-99 for resurfacing R-45 from Hwy 3 North to 185th Street approximately 3.5 miles. Motion carried. It is planned to widen the shoulder 4-5 feet and pave it. Clemons updated the board on age of the pickups in the maintenance shed out of Eagle Grove. One truck is a 1992 model and the other was a 1994 truck that was recently wrecked. Clemons would like to order two new ½ ton pickups and move the trucks around so that Eagle Grove will have a newer ¾ ton truck. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the purchase of two vehicles. Motion carried. Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by Rasmussen, to receive the quarterly revenue report from the Wright County Sheriff and Wright County Auditor. Motion carried. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.44
PUBLIC NOTICE
Goldfield Special Meeting Minutes Goldfield City Council October 25, 2016 Special Meeting 5:30 p.m. Mayor Tom Stevenson presiding. Council members present: Sorensen, Fiscus, Reed, Sampson, and Petersen. Also present: Robert Malloy, City Attorney; Barbara Jergenson, City Clerk; Jon Morris, PW Director, and Joe Skinner. The City advertised for a full time Public Works Assistant. Ten applications were received and reviewed. Four applicants were interviewed. Sampson, along with the recommendations of the Employee Relations Committee, would like to make the motion to hire Jim Sisson for the full time Public Works Assistant according to certain specifications at a starting rate of $16.50 and to incorporate the terms of agreement of compensation. Second Reed. Roll Call Votes: AYES: Sorensen, Fiscus, Reed, Sampson, Petersen. NAYS: None. Resolution #662 approved. Jim will also be taking classes to acquire his licenses/permits that are needed for this position. A ninety-day probation period is also in place for review. The part-time PW position was eliminated and a letter of termination will be drawn up by the City Attorney. Motion made by Sampson, second Petersen, to adjourn at 5:55 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Tom Stevenson, Mayor Barbara Jergenson, City Clerk Wk.44
PUBLIC NOTICE
Eagle Grove Changes to Chapter 165 Recommendations Meeting Public notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Eagle Grove, Iowa, will meet in the council chambers of City Hall in Eagle Grove at 5:30 p.m., on the 9th day of November, 2016, to consider and make recommendations for changes to Chapter 165 Zoning Regulations of the City of Eagle Grove. The purpose of these changes is to modify the permitted uses of the Business B-1 and Business B-2 Districts of the City of Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa. Susan Maier, City Clerk Wk.44
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Kim Weaver in Clarion
4th District Congressional candidate, Kim Weaver, will be at the Clarion Pizza Hut Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30. You can come and dine or just stop by to visit with her about issues that concern you. Kim has a plan to help reduce college debt for those attending college, those who have graduated, and even parents who have children’s college debt. Kim believes in supporting all of Iowans and working hard to represent you. Kim will be in Webster City Thursday for those details call Nancy Duitscher at 515-851-5406.
IRP to present M*A*S*H
The Iowa River Players will be presenting M*A*S*H in their theater at 901 Broadway, in Rowan, on Fridays and Saturdays, November 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th at 7:30 p.m., and on Sundays, November 13th and 20th at 2 p.m. This two-act comedy by Tim Kelly from the book by Richard Hooker follows the antics of the Medical Army Surgical Hospital 4007 during the Korean War. We meet many of our favorites, along with some new quirky characters, who add to the general mayhem as an idealistic medical team deals with overwhelming conditions far away from their families and friends. Our large multi-generational cast, hailing from several area towns, have been working hard to recreate a canvas hospital amid Iowa cornfields. They look forward to sharing their story with patrons, friends, and families. An Opening Night Gala for all attendees will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m., on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, when all area veterans are invited to attend for free. Veterans may call 515-5322565, or write to 728 Maple Lane in Clarion, IA 50525, BY Nov. 8 to obtain a ticket. The talented cast includes: Roger Abbott, Becky and Jon Ahrendsen, Rob Arnold, Paul Bamford, Danielle and Caden Bricker, Catherine Crooks, Jim Davies, Meriel Demuth, Rob Dugger, Emilee Eivens, Jeremy Fender, Megan Freie, Steve Froelich, Luanne Krabbe, Brittany Loux, Roberta McBain, Jean McMillin, Jason Miltenberger, Mark Reed, Jina Rasmussen, Kathy Schnell, Evie Sherman, Andy Smith, Karen Smith, Abby Torres, and Leland Williams. We would love to fill all of our seats, so please consider coming out to our unique theater to share time with us. You will be very welcome and may even win a Raffle Prize! M*A*S*H is performed by arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company and is sponsored with generous donations from Green Belt Bank in Belmond and Iowa Specialty Hospitals in Belmond and Clarion.
Before you vote... Letter to the Editor:
ATTENTION: CITIZENS OF OUR STATE OF IOWA AND REGISTERED VOTERS BEFORE YOU VOTE: I encourage ALL to NOT just listen to one of the major networks, ABC, CBS, and NBC, but please also include the FOX NEWS NETWORK. On this station, you will hear about how ObamaCare is NOT working! Last week, the Fox Network also reorted other very important facts concerning things Ms. Clinton has done, especially about her emails, when she used her personal cell phone. Most of this was never covered on the other Networks. How about Mr. Trump’s and Ms. Clinton’s final debate? Did you happen to notice when asked about her emails how she changed the subject and never answered the question? Do we need another four years with a PRESIDENT who lies and cheats, plus many other policies and rules that will continue? Do we want a President who believes in Partial Birth Abortion? I encourage ALL Voters to think and consider ALL the facts before you vote on NOVEMBER 8!! Do your Civic Duty, AND VOTE, yet get ALL the facts before you make your decision on whom to vote for! Please pray for our Nation that “people will turn away from their wickedness: and look to God for forgiveness of their sins. Nancy Rosendahl Eagle Grove, Iowa
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Letter to the Editor:
Thank you to the great staff at the Eagle Grove Senior Center who are dedicated to ensure many people living in Eagle Grove and Goldfield receive nutritious meals on a daily basis. Special thanks to Joy Sorensen, Becky Cantrell, Melanie Clay, and Loretta Baker. Joy and Loretta—you both are very efficient at keeping track of who gets meals on what days and many other duties. Becky and Melanie—your meals are always delicious and nutritious and there are many meal recipients who enjoy having a nice hot meal. I would also like to thank all of the many volunteers who deliver the MealsOn-Wheels in all kinds of Iowa weather. You are all very much appreciated as many of the people who receive meals no longer drive. Thank you all for a job very well done! Marlene Jorgensen Eagle Grove, Iowa
Ag in the Community November 8th at Noon at Clarion Chamber
Come join an informal discussion with Jan Libbey and Wright County Extension about what local food system development can offer your community. Share your hopes and dreams and learn about local strategies and resources in both North Iowa and across Iowa. Jan Libbey, Administrator for Healthy Harvest of North Iowa, will share lessons learned about local food system practices and actual projects and initiatives underway across North Iowa. Healthy Harvest has partners in nine counties in North Iowa and active projects in four counties.
Wright County Adult Health Clinics for November Wed., Nov. 9 - Blood Pressure and Foot Clinic at The Meadows (2nd Floor Beauty Shop) from 8:30-10 a.m. Mon., Nov. 14 - Blood Pressure and Foot Clinic at the Dows Senior Center from 11 a.m.-Noon. Adult Health Clinics are available to any person in Wright County,
How to contact your Eagle Grove City Council Representative
Mayor Sandy McGrath
(Dec. 31, 2017) (515) 851-0016
sandramcgrath11@ gmail.com
Ward 1
Al Pamperin
(Dec. 31, 2019) (515) 689-0578 apamperin56@
Ward 4
Wally Lorenzen (Dec. 31, 2017) (515) 851-0338
flstci01@mchsi.com
gmail.com
Marketing and other technical support for local food partners, farm to fork dinners that start community based local food planning, farmers market technical support, and work with the regional body North Iowa Local Food Coalition have all coalesced to grow the local food capacity in North Iowa. Come learn what works, what’s needed for these activities to take hold in Wright County. Learn about local and statewide resources and partners. Healthy Harvest website is www. healthyharvestni.com Jan Libbey’s contact is libbey. jan@gmail.com, 515/851-1690.
Ward 2
Ward 3
(Dec. 31, 2017)
Vadewater
Kendall Johnson (515) 293-9036
kakj68@yahoo. com
At Large
Mike Weland
(Dec. 31, 2019)
Dennis
(Dec. 31, 2019) (515) 293-0150 dennis@sadler
coatingsystems.com
At Large
Todd Swalin
(Dec. 31, 2017)
(515) 603-5883 (515) 689-8987 mikeweland.egcc@gmail.com toddswalin@gmail.com
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ages 50 or older. We will trim nails at foot clinics, but you need to bring your own clippers and files. Anyone desiring information regarding Senior Health Clinics may call Kathy Nicholls at 515-532-3461. There is no charge for services, however, donations are appreciated.
DID YOU KNOW? According to uberfacts, Hurricane Matthew unearthed at least a dozen Civil War cannonballs on Folly Island, South Carolina.
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— The Alternative — 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. Many taxpayer dollars could be saved if the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) were restricted from jurisdiction over private property. When deer are on
Oh deer
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 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
Thank you to volunteer blood donors Thanks to all the wonderful blood donors who volunteeered their time to make a life-saving blood donation at the recent Eagle Grove Community blood drive. A total of 16 people registered to donate blood and 16 units of blood were collected at this blood drive. A special thanks also goes out to Lois Barnes and Eagle Grove Senior Citizens for helping to organize and sponsor this blood drive. Committed volunteers are key to
maintaining the blood supply in our local community. The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank in April, 2010, to become LifeServe Blood Center. As the 15th largest blood center in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving
lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Eligible blood donors must be at least 16 years old, should weigh at least 120 pounds, and should be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800-287-4903, or visit www. lifeservebloodcenter.org.
Renowned animal behaviorist will lead three-day workshop Practical Farmers of Iowa has invited renowned rangeland scientist and animal behaviorist Fred Provenza to teach a three-day workshop exploring how behavioral processes link the health of soil, plants, herbivores, and humans, Nov. 15-17, in Winterset. The workshop – “The Web of Life: Three Days with Fred Provenza” – runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and will include classroom and field segments. Classroom portions will take place in the Jackson Building, on the Madison County Fairgrounds (1204 W. Summit St.). The second day will feature a visit to the farm of Practical Farmers member Frank Santana, who operates All 4 1 1 4 All Cattle Company just north of Winterset, where attendees will apply lessons learned in the classroom. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please contact Lauran Zastrow, (515) 2325661, or lauren@practicalfarmers. org, by Wednesday, Nov. 9, to sign up. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day; dinner and lodging for those who need it, are not covered. A block of rooms is available at the Cobblestone Inn and Suites in Winterset; mention Practical Farmers of Iowa for a room discount. The event is sponsored by Practical Farmers of Iowa and Niman Ranch. Workshop attendees will explore the interrelationships between plant, animal, and human behavior and what those links mean for how people and the animals in their care can transform—ecologically, economically, and culturally— with the landscapes they inhabit. Attendees will learn how the vitality of the land influences the species and behaviors of soil-dwelling organisms, which in turn affects the varieties, chemical characteristics, and behaviors of plants. Other topics will explore epigenetics; creative systems; foraging challenges; the value of plant diversity; grazing and plant palatability; and producing nutrient-rich food. “Plants are the glue that binds ecosystems together,” says Fred,
who is a professor emeritus at Utah State University. “Ultimately, the health and wellbeing of people is linked with the health of soil through plants and herbivores. The goal of the workshop is to help people become aware of behavioral principles and processes that foster healthy relationships among soil, plants, herbivores, and people.” Fred says that understanding these behavioral links can help livestock farmers save money and start to develop creative approaches to managing their land and animals. “Unlike costly infrastructures, such as corrals and fences, understanding and implementing behavioral principles costs little because they don’t depend on fossil fuels,” he says. “It’s what’s in our brains, not what’s in our pocketbooks, that counts. Once people grasp and use behavioral principles on landscapes, they create practices that are innovative, inclusive, and self-transforming.” Fred Provenza has a doctorate in range science and was a professor in the Wildland Resources Department at Utah State University from 1982 until his retirement in 2009. In 2001, he helped form a consortium of international researchers and land managers called BEHAVE, which aims to understand behavioral principles and processes that govern diet and habitat selection for both humans and other animals. Frank Santana rotationally grazes 160 cows and calves on 400 acres, moving cattle on horseback every two to three days. Cattle graze crop residues while fall pastures are stockpiled for winter. Practical Farmers of Iowa’s 2016 field day season features 25 events around Iowa. All field days occur rain or shine, and feature farmer-led discussions, and farm or field tours. Details are in Practical Farmers’ “2016 Field Day Guide,” available at practicalfarmers.org, or for free in print. Practical Farmers’ 2016 field days are supported by several sustaining and major sponsors.
Eagle Grove Area Dollars for Scholars Meets at the Gathering/Community Room of Rotary Senior Living-South The Fourth Monday of the month September-May At 6:30 p.m. We welcome all interested people to attend! A.A. Meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m. 510 S. Jackson, Eagle Grove N.A. Meeting Mondays at 8 p.m. 510 S. Jackson, Eagle Grove Bower Masonic Lodge 1st Tuesday of the month 6:30 p.m. at Masonic Lodge in Eagle Grove Parent Connection A monthly support group for parents, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians of special needs children Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month 6 - 7:30 p.m. at EG Library Lion’s Club 4th Tues. of the month 6 p.m. at Emerson Building in EG Wright County Taxpayers’ Association Meeting 3rd Mon. of the month 7 p.m. Pizza Ranch in Clarion Viona Masonic Meeting 2nd Tues. of the month 8 p.m. Masonic Hall in Renwick Rotary Club of EG Meets at the community room of Rotary Senior Living-South Noon each Tuesday for 55 minutes We welcome visitors. If you would like to include your monthly meeting in this column, please email them to: egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net
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DISPATCHER: Oberg Freight Company is looking for an experienced dispatcher. Applicant must have excellent customer service skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to be a team player is critical. Computer skills are a must. Benefits include: 401K and Health Insurance. Qualified candidates may submit resume to: dan@obergfreight. com Oberg Freight Company Fort Dodge, IA (888) 7395220 Ext 5 - (515) 955-3592 Ext 5.
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Do you want to be?EG EMS needs you to volunteer as a trained emergency medical technician. Training available. Choose your own hours. Compensation offered. Apply at City Hall Today (515) 448-4343 TF
HELP WANTED
Wright County Secondary Road Department has an opening for a full-time road maintenance employee at the Clarion Maintenance. Primary job classification is Patrol Operator. Application form and job description is available at the Wright County Engineer’s Office, 416 5th Ave. SW, PO Box 269, Clarion, IA 50525, telephone 515532-3597, or at www.wrightcounty.org, click on “Employment” and then “Application Form.” Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 4, at 3:30 p.m. Wright County is an equal opportunity employer. 43,44
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HELP WANTED
The Wright County Jail currently has an opening for a full time jailer. Requirements for this position include a valid driver’s license, ability to pass an extensive background check, a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as the willingness to work multiple shifts. Experience in the criminal justice system is preferred but not required. Competitive benefits and IPERS come with full time employment upon hire. If you meet the above criteria please submit your application with a resume to: Wright County Jail Attn: Lynn Morris 719 SW 2nd St Clarion, Iowa 50525 Applications may be picked up at the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Jail, or can be found online at http://www.wrightcounty. org/wrightcounty/uploads/Job_Application.pdf Resume will be required upon interview. 42-44 www.wrightcounty.org 44-46
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F/T Outreach Specialist in Wright County Outreach Office located in Eagle Grove, IA. Requirements include excellent office and communication skills, data entry and computer skills, organizational skills and understanding of and interest in needs of low-income families. For application and job description, visit our website at www.udmo.com, or contact our HR Department, Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., P.O. Box 519, Graettinger, Iowa 51342 (712) 8593885. Position is open until filled. E.O.E. 44,45
Genevieve Thomason wishes to thank all the family, friends, and neighbors who helped her have a very happy 90th
Eagle Grove Eagle Deadline is Fridays at Noon!
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4-H Club members for the snacks you provided during Harvest. They were awesome. ~ Mrs. Colleen Smith ~
Eagle Grove Dollars for Scholars
would like to thank the EG Golf Course, Dirk Helmick, Ryan Chamberlin, and all the generous donors who helped or donated during the DFS Golf Outing. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Household Auction Tuesday November 15 4PM located at the Memorial Hall Richard Bax Eagle Grove Ryerson & Assoc Auctioneers
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90th Birthday
The family of Leila Lenning is sponsoring a card shower for her upcoming 90th birthday on Nov. 9. Friends may send cards to: Apple Valley Care Center 405 27th Ave. So. #53 Clear Lake, IA 5042843,44
Eagle Grove Evangelical Lutheran Scandinavian Coffee and Bake Sale SAT., NOV. 12 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Norwegian baked goods such as Potato Cakes, HaringKaka, Lefsa, KrumKaka, Kringla, and other yummy baked goods! Be sure to visit our Country Store! 44,45
Election Night Soup & Pie Supper Tuesday, November 8 4:30-7 p.m. Adults $7 — Children (10 & under) $4 Please pay at the door. Take-out and Delivery available. Samuel Lutheran Church 201 North Lincoln, Eagle Grove
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Multi-Family Garage Sale
410 N. Cadwell Fri., Nov. 4-10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Nov. 5 - 9 a.m.-Noon
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Special Olympic bowlers honored Six students from Eagle Grove High School competed in the State Bowling Tournament held recently. Those participating included, from left: Lance Hennigar, Emily Wilson, Wayne Schope, Kristina Olson, Caitlin Heaton, and Randi Halgrim. Photo by Kim Demory
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Just The Issues: The Presidential race
by Travis Fischer MidAmerica Publishing Election Day is coming up quickly and while most have already made up their mind about which candidate they are voting for, there are still those out there undecided between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. In a campaign flush with scandals, insults, and larger than life personalities, the actual policies and platforms can get lost in the shuffle. And while either candidate will have a difficult time convincing Congress to pass all of their proposals, it is important to know where each stands on the issues that affect the lives of their hopeful constituents.
Taxes Currently, income tax in the United States is divided among seven brackets ranging from 10 percent for the lowest earners (less than $9,275 annually) to 39.6% for the highest (more than $415,050 annually.) The average Iowan falls into the 15% bracket, making between $9,275 and $37,650 annually. Clinton’s proposal for tax reform would leave these brackets as they are, however an additional bracket would be created, taxing annual income over $5 million at 43.6 percent. Clinton would also enact the “Buffett Rule,” which would establish a 30 percent minimum tax on people with adjusted gross income of over $1 million. In comparison, Trump would propose a tax reform plan that reduces the number of tax brackets from seven to three. Tax rates would start at 12 percent for individual income up to $37,500. Above that, income between $37,500 and $112,500 would be taxed at 25 percent, and income above $112,500 would be taxed at 33 percent. These brackets would be doubled for married-joint filers, with the Head of Household deduction eliminated completely. Trump would also increase the standard deduction from $6,300 to $15,000 per person. Deductions would be capped at $100,000. Under Clinton, the standard deduction would remain the same and deductions would be limited to a tax value of 28 percent, with the exception of charitable deductions. Regarding the estate tax, commonly known as the death tax, estates valued at more than $5.45 million currently pay a 40 percent tax on the remaining amount. Clinton would see the exemption returned to its 2009 amount of $3.5 million and increase the top rate on estates worth more than $500 million to 65 percent. Trump would see the estate tax removed entirely, however capital gains valued over $10 million would be subject to taxing. For businesses, Trump would lower the business tax rate from 35 percent to 15 percent and eliminate the corporate alternative minimum tax. At the same time, Trump would eliminate the deduction for domestic production and other business related credits, save the research and development credit. Trump would also approve a 10 percent tax holiday to repatriate corporate profits held overseas. Clinton would leave the tax rate where it is, but quadruple the size of the startup deduction from $5,000 to $20,000 and expand the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits to small businesses, along with new tax credits for profit-sharing and apprenticeships. Clinton would also focus on closing tax shelters and loopholes that allow large businesses and the wealthy to pay lower effective tax rates. In reports from The Tax Foundation, it is predicted that Clinton’s tax plan would result in a 2.6% reduction of growth in the GDP over the next ten years. Likewise, wage rate growth would be reduced by 2.1% and 697,000 jobs would be lost. At the same time, Clinton’s plan would increase government revenues by $1.4 trillion over 10 years, reducing the national debt by an estimated $1.6 trillion in that time. In a polar opposite, Trump’s plan is predicted to result in a 6.98.2% increase in GDP growth, a 5.4-6.3 percent increase in wage rate growth, and add 1.8-2.1 million jobs. However, it would also reduce government revenue by as much as $5.9 trillion, adding an estimated $7.2 trillion to the national debt. Economy In matters of the economy,
Clinton’s plan centers on a major investment in infrastructure to improve airports, public schools, transportation, and internet access across the country. Her $10 billion “Make it in America” plan would fund programs to support domestic manufacturing, crack down on foreign influences on the market, and provide incentives to keep jobs in the United States. Locally, Clinton proposes an expansion of Rural Business Investment Companies, establishing greater capital networks in rural areas for small businesses. Likewise, small town banks would be separated from the regulations and red tape meant to restrain billion dollar financial institutions. For farmers, Clinton would double the funding for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program and the Farmers Market Promotion Program. Expansion to the Local Food Promotion Program would also allow small producers to sell their product directly to schools, hospitals, and retailers. For energy, Clinton would launch a $60 billion Clean Energy Challenge, focusing on increasing advancements in renewable electricity. This plan also includes doubling loan guarantees for biofuel production and expanding access to E15, E85, and biodiesel blends. Trump’s policy largely centers on his tax cuts, but also includes eliminating regulations such as the Waters of the U.S. Rule and the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. On energy, Trump supports hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, and offshore oil drilling. Neither candidate says they will approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership and both would hold China accountable for its practices, such as dumping low quality steel into the market and the theft of American trade secrets. Trump would go further still in foreign trade relations, intending to renegotiate NAFTA under the threat of a complete withdrawal. Domestically, Trump would issue a moratorium on new regulations not approved by Congress or are found to be in the interest of public safety.
Family Care A major part of Trump’s campaign has been his proposal for reducing the economic burden on parents. Trump’s plan would adjust the current child care tax benefit. Currently childcare expenses up to $3,000 for a child or up to $6,000 for two or more children can qualify for a 35 percent tax credit. Trump’s plan increases the number of maximum qualifying children from two to four, up to the age of 13, and replaces the tax credit with an income tax deduction capped at the average cost of care in that state. In Iowa, the average cost of child care is roughly $9,000 per year. Assuming $9,000 is spent on child care, a family that earns up to $75,000 annually would receive a tax reduction of $1,080 per child. A family that earns up to $225,000 annually would receive a tax reduction of $2,250 while a family that earns up to $500,000 annually would receive a reduction of $2,970. Families with income over $500,000 would not be eligible for the tax deduction. Similarly, Trump’s proposal would allow families to file a $5,000 deduction on expenses centered on caring for elderly family members, reducing their taxes by $600, $1,250, or $1,650, depending on their tax bracket. For lower-income parents that already have no income tax liability, Trump’s plan would also provide an Earned Income Tax Credit boost of up to half of the payroll for the lower earning parent, up to an income limitation of $31,200. Trump’s plan would also give parents the option of opening a dependent care savings account, which would allow families to annually contribute up to $2,000 in a tax free account that can be drawn from to pay for higher education or other expenses. Low income families will receive 50 percent matching funds of up to $500 per year from the government. For child care itself, Trump recommends reducing daycare staffing regulations that lower the child-to-staff ratio, allowing daycares to reduce costs by hiring fewer staff. To encourage more businesses to provide child care, Trump would also propose an expansion to the 2001 legislation
that gives businesses with on-site daycare facilities a 25 percent tax credit on expenditures and 10 percent of resource and referral costs, up to $150,000 per year. Trump would increase that cap and allow different companies to pool their resources to get more out of the tax credit. On maternity leave, Trump would allow new mothers to receive six weeks of unemployment insurance after having a baby. In comparison, Clinton’s plan would require employers to give up to 12 weeks of leave to both parents and provide tax relief subsidies to parents that spend more than 10 percent of their income on child care. Clinton’s Respect and Increased Salaries for Early Childhood Educators (RAISE) initiative would fund state and community programs that increase pay for child care providers and early educators. Likewise, Clinton would propose doubling investments in Early Head Start programs and funding universal preschool for four-yearolds. For student parents, Clinton proposes scholarships of up to $1,500 per year to go towards child care costs and would see increased funding for campus-based child care centers.
Healthcare Like all Republican presidential candidates since 2012, Donald Trump’s healthcare reform policy begins with the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, eliminating the health care exchanges, the personal mandate to purchase health insurance and penalty for those that don’t, and the regulations that prevent insurance companies from enacting life-time coverage limits and denying applicants based on pre-existing conditions. In its place, Trump would modify existing laws to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines, though insurance companies would still have to comply with state regulations. For consumers, Trump would allow individuals to deduct the cost of health insurance premiums from their taxes and establish taxfree Health Savings Accounts that can be used to save for major health expenses. To increase competition, both Trump and Clinton would allow imported drugs into the domestic market. Continuing the work started by President Obama, Clinton would expand the Affordable Care Act with the ultimate goal of offering a public-option insurance plan. To that end, Clinton supports and expansion of Medicaid that would allow people over 55 that aren’t normally eligible for Medicaid to buy into the program. To reduce the cost of prescription medication, Clinton would increase funding to the FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs to clear out the backlog of generics that have yet to be approved. Drug companies would also no longer be allowed to pay for arrangements that keep generic drugs off the market. Likewise, Clinton would eliminate corporate tax writeoffs for consumer advertising for pharmaceutical companies. The increased tax revenue would then go towards investments in research and making a permanent R&D tax credit. On the consumer end of things, Clinton would require that health insurance plans cap out-ofpocket expenses for drugs at $250 per month. Outside of regular health care, Clinton also plans to implement a $10 billion initiative to combat drug and alcohol abuse, providing funds for prevention programs, treatment and recovery, and criminal justice reform that prioritizes treatment of non-violent drug offenders rather than incarceration. The plan also involves providing naloxone training to first responders, which can prevent a fatal opioid overdose. Immigration Immigration reform has been central to the Trump campaign, with its cornerstone being the construction of a border wall spanning the Mexico/United States border. Trump has repeatedly assured supporters that Mexico will pay for the wall. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has made it clear he has no intention of paying for the construction of a wall, however Trump has a plan he believes will force Pena Nieto’s hand, starting
with a proposed rule to rewrite wire transfer laws to require legal documentation of lawful presence before money can be sent outside of the United States, making it difficult for illegal immigrants to wire money back to their families. Trump would not implement this rule if Mexico agrees to pay for the wall. If that doesn’t work, Trump would propose import tariffs, increased visa fees, or outright cancelling visas until the wall is built. Along with the wall, Trump intends to hire 5,000 additional border patrol agents and expand the number of border patrol stations in the south. For illegal immigrants already in the country, Trump would reverse President Obama’s two executive actions that deferred action against illegal immigrants that were brought into the country as children and illegal immigrants that have children who are American citizens. To enforce immigration laws, Trump intends to triple the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation officers and create a Deportation Task Force to identify illegal aliens and detain them until they can be deported. Sanctuary cities that do not cooperate with federal authorities in tracking and detaining illegal immigrants would be cut off from federal funding. For those that do enter the country legally, a biometric tracking system would be implemented to ensure that visitors do not overstay their visa, which is the leading source of illegal immigration. In contrast, Clinton’s immigration reform plan centers on a pathway to full citizenship. She would continue to support President Obama’s executive actions, allow families regardless of status to buy into the Affordable Care Act exchanges, and focus deportment on illegal immigrants that are a threat to public safety. For immigrants already in the country, Clinton would create the Office of Immigrant Affairs, with $15 million in funding for naturalization programs such as adult English learning and citizenship education.
Military In matters of the military, both Clinton and Trump support ending the sequester on defense spending. Trump proposes increases in recruitment and military spending to build up to 35 Marine Corp battalions, 350 naval ships and submarines, and 1,200 aircraft fighters, along with updates to missile defense and cyber warfare. Clinton’s platform also involves strengthening the military, encouraging recruitment with compensation and benefit reform and improving on family services with an expansion of spouse employment programs and greater access to child care. However the bulk of Clinton’s plan focuses more on VA reform, using the “New Bradley Plan” to streamline the claims process and eliminate the VA’s notorious backlog of claims and appeals. The VA would work closely with the Department of Defense to ready themselves for outgoing veterans so they can be entered into the VA system more quickly. The expansion of VA services would also include more services for female soldiers and increased funding for mental health providers and programs that provide treatment for veterans with suicidal tendencies. Outside of the VA, Clinton wants to continue support of the GI bill and expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to provide credit for businesses that hire disabled veterans. For Trump, his plan for VA reform starts with a turnover of personnel, appointing a VA secretary empowered to terminate or discipline the federal employees that have allowed the VA’s claims to backlog as far as they have. Trump would also create a commission to investigate the VA and present those findings to Congress to inform legislative reform. Individual issues with the VA would be addressed by a 24 hour hotline to the White House and the ability for veterans to seek care at private service providers. Reform of the visa system is also part of Trump’s plan, concluding that with fewer immigrants in the country, more health care resources will be available for veterans.
RBMS students vote for the next President of the United States by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Fifth through eighth graders at Robert Blue Middle School had a chance to voice their opinion who should be the next President of the United States. An election was held in the IMC at school on Tuesday, Nov.1, exactly one week ahead of the real election. Students were treated as if they were really voting. They had to sign in, Vote of President, House of Representative,
and a Senator. They then placed their ballet in a box, and headed out the door with a “I voted” button. No adults were allowed to vote in the youth election. The results: President - Donald Trump Senate - Charles Grassley House of Representatives Steve King For a breakdown of the voting numbers, visit our website at: www.theeaglegroveeagle.com.
The poster on the wall (pictured above) reminded students that voting is an opportunity to make your voices heard. Pictured directly above, two fifth graders consider their options carefully. Photo by Kim Demory
Wright County Auditor’s Office to be open for absentee ballot voting
The Wright County Auditor’s Office will be open Saturday, November 5, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., for the purpose of voting an absentee ballot for the November 8th General Election. The Auditor’s office is located in the basement of the courthouse due to a remodeling project. Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Friday, November 4. Absentee ballots mailed must be postmarked by November 7 to be counted. For further information, contact the Wright County Auditor’s Office at 515-532-2771, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Schaffer 14th, Eagle team ninth at state cross country By les houser wrightcosports@gmail.com
Dalton Schaffer picked up a 14th place finish, earning himself a medal, while the Eagle cross country team took ninth in Class 1A at the state meet last Saturday at the Lakeside golf course at Kennedy Park north of Fort Dodge. A strong Nodaway Valley team placed four runners in the top ten to easily win the team title with 36 points, followed in the top three by Pekin with 92 and ACGC (Guthrie Center) with 105. The Eagles finished with 198 points for ninth. “We were disappointed, but without McCaulay’s finish it would have been much worse,” stated head coach Ben Demuth. “He gutted it out with a bad knee, which he’s been running on for a few meets already. I was very pleased with that effort. It’s part of being an athlete. He finishes his career as a four-time state qualifier (counting his freshman year in Missouri).” Schaffer posted a 17:10.9 in his final run in high school cross country, and was followed by: Gage Behnkendorf in 52nd with 17:49.1; McCaulay King in 85th with 18:25.0; Spencer Espejo in 87th with 18:29.0; Sam Johnson in 88th with 18:29.8; Derek Graham in 102nd with 18:53.7 and Jon Koester in 121st with 19:25.3.
“Dalton ran a very smart race, even though he’s been fighting hamstring issues all year,” said Demuth. “His first mile, he was right where we wanted him to be and was top 20 by the second mile. The last 400 yards, he kicked it in and made up some serious ground. He was emotional afterward, and it was an unbelievable experience for him. Gage just missed a new personal best (PB). He has tremendous talent, and has contributed a lot in his four years. He’s come so far this year.” Demuth then talked about his other varsity runners. “Spencer, Sam and Jon were all seeing their first ever state appearance,” said Demuth. “Spencer has done a tremendous amount of work in a short time. He’s a competitor. He earned his spot, and helped us get to state. Sam dropped 15 seconds for a new PB. He was ready to run on Saturday, and had a tremendous season. We appreciated his efforts. Jon’s opening mile was about as fast as Gage and Spencer, but I think he used up too much too early. He’ll be one to watch in the future. Derek stumbled a bit on his goals, but ran a smart race. He competed against quality runners and did what we wanted of him. He just needs to believe he can be a top runner next year.”
Dalton Schaffer runs strong in last Saturday’s state meet. The senior finished 14th in 17:10.9 for a medal.
Photo by Kristi Nixon-Mid-America Publishing Corp.
Sam Johnson (left) and Derek Graham try to run together at the state meet. Johnson finished 88th while Graham was 102nd . Photo by Gloria Becker
Gage Behnkendorf tackles the Lakeside golf course at the state cross country meet last Saturday. The senior finished in 17:49.1 for 52nd place overall in 1A (Photo by Gloria Becker). Photo by Gloria Becker
Jon Koester keeps up his pace in the 1A race on Saturday. The freshman posted a 19:25.3 for 121st overall. Photo by Gloria Becker
McCaulay King (left) and Spencer Espejo stay together at Saturday’s 1A state meet run. King finished 85th and Espejo 87th. Photo by Kristi Nixon-Mid-America Publishing Corp.
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Megan Schafer moves through the course last Saturday at Fort Dodge. The freshman represented the Eagles in the 1A race, finishing 79th in a time of 22:16.3.
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CyDay Thursday comes to Eagle Grove
by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net CyDay Friday may have gotten it’s start at Iowa State University to encourage students and faculty to celebrate the end of the week by celebrating their favorite team by wearing cardinal red and gold, but that enthusiasm for Iowa State soon spread to include the Extension and Outreach offices throughout the state. Of course, they promote Iowa State University pride and Cy himself, but the also promote all of the free services they offer to the community. This year, ISU Extension and Outreach Wright County Youth Coordinator Jessica Norman said they decided to take their show on the traveling road, heading to businesses around the county instead of just hosting them in Clarion where their office is located. The Extension and Outreach doesn’t hold an event every Friday, or in this week’s case - even on Friday. They really switched it up and held CyDay THURSDAY. Their Eagle Grove stop brought them to Lewrights Deli. Many people flowed in and out throughout the 90 minute event. In addition to some sweet treats and ISU/4-H freebies to take home, guests could pick up information sheets on upcoming classes and events and answer questions people had about their services. “We were happy to partner with Isu extension for this event. Extension has a vast amount of research based educational programs and we are excited to be able to assist them in reaching people in the Eagle Grove community,” said Lewrights coowner Ethan Bubeck. Ag in the Community This is just one of the types of free classes Wright County Extension is proud to offer, and hoped to spread the word about to people on CyDay Thursday. Ag in the Community is a monthly program series designed to feature current issues in ag and local ag enterprises. It is held the second Tuesday of the month at noon and attendees are asked to bring their own lunch. However, Extension will provide dessert and drinks. The Nov. 8 class will feature Jan Libbey, Local Food Systems coordinator. She will highlight the impact local food has in the
Jessica Norman, County 4-H youth coordinator; Kelly Grandgeorge, office manager; Angie Rieck-Hinz, Extension field agronomist; Cindy Anderson, Wright County Extension Council member; and Jerry Chizek, Regional Extension Education DIrector; switched things up for CyDay Friday and made it CyDay Thursday at Lewrights Deli in Eagle Grove last week. Photo by Kim Demory community. Topics discussed will include accessing resources, partnership opportunities, impacts for young and beginning farmers, and economic impact. Due to it being Election Day, this session will be held at the Chamber of Commerce meeting room in Clarion. Another session will be held December 13 with subject and details to be determined. Other services The Extension office also offers a variety of hot line numbers for free information that they encourage
Thursday, Oct. 27 was a busy afternoon at Lewrights Deli as visitors came and went to take part in CyDay Thursday, a program sponsored by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office of Wright County. Photo by Kim Demory
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