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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Official newspaper of Wright County

Parent Connection Program Combats Child Abuse, Helps Families

Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Every child has a right to be safe, healthy, intellectually stimulated, and nurtured—that’s the belief that powers Building Families and their associated programs in Wright County.

Angela Wesselink, coordinator of the Parent Connection program, has been hard at work during the last year to both provide quality family services through Parent Connection and to go through the process of state accreditation to ensure they meet the highest standards. On Monday, she reviewed their programs for the Wright County board of supervisors and asked them to approve governance policies.

“Over the last fiscal year, the Parent Connection program served 78 families, 93 parents, and 169 children,” Wesselink said. Those numbers come from the program’s in-home and group-based classes.

Wesselink also said that over the last year, they’ve done 14 preschool parenting classes, a monthly support group for parents of children with disabilities, four group health classes, and added two evidencebased curriculums. Wesselink has given presentations to church groups and women’s groups, participated in activities and parades, and worked in cooperation with organizations such as HOPES, Community and Family Resources, Community Partnership for the Protection of Children, local schools, and more.

This area has a clear need for parent support programs. Out of Iowa’s 99 counties, “Wright County is number one for documented sexual abuse for children,” Wesselink said.

To fight that situation, Wesselink said sexual abuse education is incorporated into all the Parent Connection classes.

Wesselink asked the supervisors to review two policies: conflict of interest and governance by-laws.

The supervisors advised her to look at the Iowa Code section on county supervisors and set a date to take action on those policies for next week. If all goes well, Building Families will receive the accreditation recognition in March.

In other county business, Bryce Davis, economic development director, asked the supervisors to review and approve a business loan.

Jill and James Howarth, founders

of CocoRoo, a skin care company based in Wright County, applied for $40,000 at a 5 percent interest rate with a five-year payback. Both the loan review committee and the economic development board had approved the loan, but there had been some differing opinions, largely based on a lack of real property for collateral. The company would, however, provide three jobs at the start and is in production for their products.

The supervisors decided to review material on the loan and business and make a decision at a later date. “I’m not against it, I just think there are too many questions today,” said Board Chairman Stan Watne. A motion to table the decision until November 21 was approved.

The supervisors also revisited the vehicle bids opened last week. After finding that the dealer the county approached for the purchase of two trucks wasn’t interested in the 2004 Impala and the 2008 Crown Victoria for trade-ins, Auditor Betty Ellis had looked into the cars’ value for scrap and found one scrapyard willing to pay $300 for each vehicle.

The top bid for the Crown Vic last week had been $127, so the supervisors decided to approve sale of the vehicle to Wilkin and Sons Auto Wrecking. The top bid on the Impala, however, was $1,259.99 from Dawn Schultz. The supervisors decided to rescind their motion from last week rejecting all bids and to award the bid on the Impala to Schultz.

At county assessor Shari Plagge’s recommendation, the supervisors also approved Family Farm applications, which allows for a tax credit on family-farmed land. “For any [property] that sells that’s agricultural, we automatically send out a Family Farm application and have them send it back, even if they don’t qualify, just so we have the record,” Plagge said. For a farm to be eligible, land must be farmed, not just managed, by the family that owns the farm (within three degrees of kinship), and be at least 10 acres.

The supervisors also wished to extend their deepest sympathy to the Beminio family of Belmond, who lost their son, Anthony, in the police shootings in Des Moines last Wednesday.

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K-9 Ali visits the Meadows Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Deputy Adam Nerlien said he and his K-9 partner, Ali, don’t often get to have interaction with the general community. “We’re mostly tied up with the small percentage of the public that breaks the law,” he said. However, they’ve recently had the opportunity to teach people about what they do to keep dangerous substances out of Wright County.

On November 2, Nerlien spoke at the Meadows Assisted Living, where seniors got to know Ali a little better and learned about what it takes to be a dog handler.

“It is a huge commitment with your family life, even coming to work,” he said. Ali rides with Nerlien in his patrol car and comes home with him every night. Ali has always

been good with his kids, but having to frequently go out on searches can interrupt time at home.

Those searches are not without fruit, however. “When she first came into the department, she located about six pounds of marijuana that was coming through the mail,” Nerlien said. In 2012, Ali helped take $105,000 out of a drug dealer’s hands.

“Do you feel that drugs are a real problem in Wright County?” asked Alice Kay, a Meadows tenant.

“They’re a problem everywhere,” Nerlien replied.

He added that though Wright County deals with a lower volume of drug trafficking than a city like Des Moines, the amount of drugs

seized per capita comes out to about the same. He also said the drugs are frequently the motivation behind burglaries—criminals steal so they can buy drugs—and that 87 percent of all violent crimes are drug-related.

“No one can tell me that drugs aren’t a problem,” he said.

The tenants enjoyed meeting Ali, who was very friendly and liked the attention of being petted. If she had been in the middle of a search, however, she would have been solely focused on finding drugs, and if the occasion called for it, protecting Nerlien.

Meadows tenant and former sheriff’s department officer Vern Elston spoke very highly of a drug dog’s abilities and their value in the department. “The dogs take the

place of another officer, really,” he said. “People understand that out on the farms and small towns, they depend on the law enforcement they can get. The dogs give them a sense of being able to handle it.”

Since Ali will be retired in the spring, the department is fundraising for a new dog, which can cost up to $15,000. “We’re a little under halfway to our goal,” Nerlien said.

Meadows tenants Alice Kay and Mary Lester both donated to the drug dog program.

Funds to keep and purchase a new dog don’t come from tax dollars, but come almost entirely from donations. “We do know we have a lot of support in the county,” Nerlien said. .

Deputy Adam Nerlien and K-9 Ali at the Meadows.

Ladies Night Out

During November, Clarion Superfoodds is selling dog bone cards for a $1 donation as well as blue light bulbs in support of law enforcement.

Superfoods will match the donations, and all the money will go toward the purchase of a new dog.

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Many feel that it’s too early for Christmas Carols—but maybe not too early to get a start on your Christmas shopping.

A couple of ladies got into the festive spirit of Ladies Night Out on November 3 by dressing as their favorite Christmas Staff and helpers at Hearts and Flowers collectively dressed up as “Grandma Got Run Over Carols—in this photo, “(Mrs.) Santa Claus is Coming to by a Reindeer.”

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5th Grade Cool and Fun Pumpkin Contest

By Rylee Coyle, Paige Brooks, April Viruete, Emalyn Nel, Avigail Espinoza, Josiah Castorena - 5th Grade Publicity Team The fifth grade made pumpkin characters for a team building activity that were then judged by the entire elementary as part of their Fall Festival Celebration on Friday, October 28th. Check out these creative projects.

Clarion’s annual financial report solid Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com At their Monday night meeting, the city council received an overview of Clarion’s finances when they considered the 2016 Annual Financial Report.

“Overall, I think we’re in good shape,” said Dustin Rief, city administrator. “We’re in better shape than we were last year as far as ending fund balances.”

The June 30 fiscal year end balance for the general fund was $1,713,251, higher than last year’s $85,000. Other funds stayed stable, except the proprietary fund, which decreased due to expenditures for the new wastewater treatment plant. “That’s expected,” Rief said.

“There’s no concerns there.”

The City of Clarion spent about $11.5 million last year, with $7.9 million of that going to water and sewer. Rief said the city was paying off about $500,000 a year in general obligation debt, which at year end sat at $4.06 million. Clarion’s limit on borrowing is $10 million, which means there’s room to borrow for needed improvements. “Now it’s time to start thinking about that

project cycle again,” Rief said.

The annual financial report was approved with a motion by Councilperson Andy Young, seconded by Councilperson Duane Asbe.

The city also accepted the 2016 Street Finance Report, a similar document which more specifically outlined the city’s spending of Road Use Tax dollars for the Department of Transportation. Rief added that the council would soon start considering where to spend on road improvements, also. “ISG [Engineering] is close to presenting us with all of our options for capital improvements planning,” he said.

Councilperson Josh Diamond motioned, and Councilperson Dave Maxheimer seconded, to approve the report. The motion was passed.

The city also approved Pay Request #1 for Voltmer Inc. for the stoplight improvements at Central Ave and Main Street; the amount was for $35,059.84. So far, workers have taken out the old poles, re-laid the concrete, and put in new stands for the poles. Currently, they’re waiting

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for the new poles to be delivered and some underground work to be completed. Rief also commented that where the intersection formerly had four traffic light poles and four streetlight poles, the new ones would be combined for four poles total.

“We’ll gain some sidewalk back, which is nice,” he said.

Public Works Director Jon Devries noted that work was on or slightly ahead of schedule.

Though the same can’t be said for the wastewater treatment plant, there has been progress. “The secondary SAGRs (submerged attached growth reactors) are in action now,” DeVries said. The fourth and final lagoon cell should be finished this week, though Devries didn’t know yet if it could be filled before winter. Effluent from the plant seems like it will meet water quality standards. “It’s almost potable,” DeVries said.

School board committee to complete facilities plan

Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com To accommodate scheduling conflicts, the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows school board meeting, usually held the second Monday of the month, was held November 7. Board members kept business moving quickly in order to attend the Wright County Board Retreat, held in cooperation with the other county school districts, at Hagie Manufacturing later that evening.

One of the chief topics was an issue that had first been brought up last month—whether it was advisable to pay an architecture firm to complete a full facilities analysis in order to outline a plan for improvements.

Superintendent Bob Olson had suggested the idea, but reluctance on the board’s part to approve the idea hadn’t been dispelled upon seeing an example of such a report from Struxture Architects out of Waterloo.

“I don’t think we need to be paying for that level of information,” said Board Member Clint Middleton.

“I would want them doing something that only an architect can do.”

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The example report included plans for smaller needs like door lock changes and boiler replacements.

Middleton said that when such issues have come up in the past, “We just dealt with it.”

The board was not unwilling to complete an analysis on the affordability of larger projects—such as a practice gym at the high school or a safe room at the middle school—but thought a plan could be competed inhouse. This would mean the facilities committee—Board Members Troy Seaba, Cory Jacobsen, and Olson— would put together the best facilities plan they can with a timeline and budget included. Middleton made the motion, seconded by Board Member Beth Jackson, and the motion was approved.

Next, Olson apprised the board of a regulation from the Department of Education which, if put in place, could have a negative financial impact on sports, particularly the football program. Currently, funds

to recondition helmets and pads are taken from the school’s general fund, since they are considered safety equipment. Olson said the Department of Education may choose to require schools to pay for those equipment costs through their activities fund instead. At C-G-D, the activities fund comes almost entirely through ticket sales, which alone won’t meet equipment needs.

The regulation would also have less of an impact on larger schools, since a smaller percentage of the student body typically participates on athletic teams. “We have an out-of-control Department of Education that thinks too hard,” Olson said.

In better financial news, Olson reported that the school’s old windmill blades were sold for $7,500. “It’s going to be above the Arctic Circle, generating electricity for a town of about 3,200,” he said.

The next school board meeting is set for December 12 at 5 p.m.

4th annual food drive

First State Bank and Town and Country Insurance are now collecting items for their fourth annual food drive. Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at their location at

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A.J.’s disappearance feeds Marvin & Maxine’s

Rumor Mill

As was usually the case in late September, leaves and temperatures were falling as the Good Folks of Lennox Valley woke on Wednesday morning. In a small town like ours, it was common to rise earlier than most of the residents in Springfield, 11 miles away. We had more than our share of farmers and folks who grew up on farms, so waking up early was just part of our DNA. A lot of folks missed hearing Raymond Cooper’s voice welcome them at “sign on” each morning on Talk Radio 88.3. The station still played “God Bless The USA,” but with the election four weeks past, Cooper still hadn’t returned to the air.

The station carried mostly syndicated programming to fill the void. Valley residents were getting their fill of information about UFO sightings in England, political conspiracy theories and radio preachers. In an effort to appease his loyal listeners, Raymond asked Marvin Walsh to host “Renderings with Raymond” each afternoon until his return. Wednesday would mark Marvin’s first appearance as host of the show.

Wednesday mornings were special in our town. That’s when the Lennox Valley Hometown News came out each week. You would think as small as our town was, everyone would already know any news before it came out in the local paper. Whether they did or not, the Valley depended on Iris Long, editor, to give them the facts each week and she held their faith as a sacred trust.

Sure, there was the usual bickering about slanted reporting during the mayoral election but that was history and just about everyone in the Valley woke up on Wednesday morning hoping to learn something new about A.J. Fryerson’s disappearance.

Iris went back and forth at least a dozen times before settling on a headline. She had been a reporter and editor for longer than most Valley residents could remember and she felt the newspaper should report the news, not create it. After much deliberation, she settled on, “Press Conference Breeds More Questions Than Answers.”

In essence, she described the eight-minute conference from beginning to end. There were three

persons present: Chief Dibble, Iris Long, and the newest member of the press, Marvin Walsh. She didn’t mention it in her story but Iris couldn’t help but note how excited Walsh was about being allowed into the conference.

Apparently, A.J.’s disappearance wasn’t big news in Springfield and it was obvious Chief Dibble was disappointed in the turnout.

The facts were straightforward.

No one had seen Fryerson in three weeks. Dibble had obtained a warrant to search the home. Nothing was out of order. A.J. was not present but his car was in the driveway. Nothing seemed out of place or unusual in the home. There were no signs of foul play.

When it came time for questions, Long asked if the chief had contacted any friends or family. So far, Dibble had been unable to locate any friends or family of Fryerson. He seemed to be a loner.

Knowing the history between Dibble and A.J., Marvin asked, “Did you kill him, Chief?”

At that point, Iris was afraid she was going to have to break up a fight.

Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed.

“No,” Dibble responded, “I did not.”

Maxine Miller did not need a press conference to fill her popular column, “Rumor Has It,” with less inhibited observations about Marvin’s publicly announced suspicions.

“Rumor has it,” she began, “Marvin Walsh caused quite the commotion at the Hoffbrau on Tuesday when he named Chief Dibble his lead suspect in the disappearance of A.J. Fryerson.”

Maxine loved to stir things up, and Iris had learned long ago readers expected a well-stirred pot.

Long could only imagine what Walsh would have to say on his show at noon but with all she knew about Marvin, she wasn’t surprised by his opening words, “I smell a cover up!”

Iris felt it best to keep her final letter from A.J. to herself for the moment. There was no telling what might happen if word of its contents got out.

Learn more about the Good Folks at lennoxvalley.com. Write to Kevin Slimp at lennoxvalley@kevinslimp. com.

Nancy’s Notes It sounds early in the holiday season, but Christmas is only a few weeks away. We are starting to purchase a few books to get you in the holiday spirit. If you enjoy the Hallmark Christmas movies you will enjoy any of following in my article this week. The first is Susan Mallery’s “Marry Me at Christmas.”

Bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug thinks organizing a Christmas wedding sounds like great fun, until she finds out she’ll be working closely with the brother of the bride, movie star Jonny Blaze. How will a small-town girl like her keep from falling for the world’s sexiest guy? Jonny came to Fool’s Gold looking for normal, not for love.

Happily-ever-after only happens in the movies. Still, nothing about this town is quite what he expected, and “ordinary” Madeline is the most extraordinary woman he’s ever met.

Karen Kingsbury is very popular with our inspirational readers.

Her latest, “The Baxter Family Christmas,” begins two years after a terrible car accident that took the life of John Baxter’s daughter, Erin, her husband and three of their four daughters. Prompted by grief, and missing his daughter, John has

invited a stranger for Christmas Eve dinner, Kendra Bryant, the transplant recipient who now has Erin’s heart. Ashley and her brother Luke don’t agree with their father’s idea. They want to protect their ten-year-old niece, Amy, the only surviving member of the accident.

But John is determined and believes meeting this woman is something his deceased daughter would want.

I am currently reading Christmas stories by Richard Paul Evans. The books are from BRIDGES, our site for e-books. There are three of his Christmas books in this download.

Last week I read ”The Christmas List” and currently I am in the middle of “Finding Noel.” The final title will be “Christmas Box Miracle.”

Any of these titles can be read in a couple of days which is nice when time is short.

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Voices heard

By Travis Fischer It’s over.

For better or worse, this terrible election is over.

Or at least it will be by the time you read this. Right now, as I type this, there is an approximately 75 percent chance I will be breathing a sigh of relief and a 25 percent chance I will be refreshing myself on passport requirements. If you’re reading this, then you already know the results of the election. Lucky you.

I, on the other hand, have to write a column for a world that will, one way or the other, be fundamentally changed before it sees print. It’s frustrating. The election is the one topic worth writing about, but anything I write at this point will be seen too late to matter.

So, ignoring the pink elephant in the room, what else is there to comment on?

Well… how about the video game voice actor’s strike? That’s something that likely won’t be resolved before Wednesday.

Here’s the scoop. More than a year ago the Screen Actor’s Guilt (SAG-AFTRA) entered into negotiations with a conglomerate of major video game publishers to update their contracts for video game voice work. Among their demands were shorter sessions for vocally strenuous recording, stunt coordination for roles that utilize motion capture, transparency over what game they are working on before taking the part, and residual payments for successful games.

Most of these conditions aren’t very controversial. Nobody wants to see a voice actor face plant on the ground during motion capture because a stunt coordinator wasn’t around to properly secure a harness.

Likewise, when your recording session involves hours of screaming, yelling, and grunting, it makes sense to break them up into shorter sessions. A hoarse voice actor isn’t good for anybody.

But, not surprisingly, the issue comes down to money. The voice actors guild has asked for up to four secondary payments of 25 percent of their original session payment, to be paid out whenever a game sells 2 million units of a game.

Residual payments like these are common for movies and television, but less so for video games.

Instead, representatives of the game developers offered a nine percent raise to the base rate. It was not accepted.

Unable to come to agreement, the voice actors are now on strike.

This is a tricky conundrum.

On the one hand, voice actors are asking the games industry to adapt themselves to the Hollywood model.

Developers don’t get residuals and the amount they contribute to a game’s success is far and away more substantial than voice acting.

Moreover, it’s not like voice actors have the kind of leverage they do when it comes to other forms of voice work. Creating a compelling animated feature without voice actors would be pretty difficult, but

Letters to the editor Dear Wright County, I have thought about writing this letter for a while now, and it is long overdue.

I have been a resident of Clarion for 15 years and in that time, over and over again I am amazed at the hearts and souls of this community and area. From watching the commitment of our teachers and staff to our students, to the dedication and concern by our bus drivers.

From supporting the bravery of our veterans to honoring the heroism of all those involved with our safety and welfare. To raising funds for

our charities and non-profit projects to giving a hand to our neighbors when they need it. Honestly, the list doesn’t end! It is truly amazing to be a part of a community so spectacular and so caring. I give thanks that I met and married a wonderful Clarion native who transplanted me here and I pray for many more blessings over our communities and county. Thank you Clarion and Wright County for making this my adopted hometown, one I am proud to be a part of!

Raejean Chapman

To the Editor: On behalf of the Joy Grandgeorge Family, the Benefit Committee would like to say thank you to everyone who came, supported, sponsored, volunteered and prayed for the event. The support was truly overwhelming. Nearly 300 people attended and enough funds were raised to make a sizeable dent in the family’s medical and funeral expenses. A special thanks to our

sponsors. We know businesses like yours are asked often to contribute to charities and community good causes. Your contributions and goodwill were greatly appreciated.

From the Grandgeorge Family and the Benefit Committee, thank you again to everyone. God bless!

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video games got along without voice acting just fine for years.

On the other hand, the kind of video games that these publishers make don’t really exist without voice acting.

Warner Bros.

Interactive released the best Batman movies ever made. Those movies just happened to play out between segments of gameplay. Likewise, nobody ever played a Mass Effect game because it was a great shooter, they played it because it was a compelling work of science fiction driven by professional grade voice talent.

And while developers may not get residuals, they do get steady salaries and benefits. Voice actors may only get paid for working for a few hours a month, but in between those recording sessions are hours of auditions, research, and training.

On the other other hand, that’s really just an argument for paying the voice actors more up-front.

Doing the job has to be worth their time. If the developers are willing to offer higher base pay, then shouldn’t that be enough?

On the other other other hand, getting residual payments for successful games may net voice actors more money, but only on the games that can afford to pay them more. This leaves the upfront cost lower, making voice acting a feature smaller games can afford to include.

There is certainly room to see both sides. Voice actors are demanding uncommonly generous compensation for the video game industry while providing a service of questionable value. On the other hand, you get what you pay for.

Unless these developers want to go back to text boxes or having programmers and relatives do the voice work for their games, they might have to play ball.

I’m sure a compromise can be made that works for both sides. And if it can be made here, maybe there’s hope for the future resident of the White House.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and doesn’t have a problem with text boxes.

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SANDRA HERNANDEZ PETITION FOR DIVORCE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WRIGHT COUNTY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF SANDRA PATRICIA MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ AND OSCAR ANIBAL REYES HERNANDEZ Case No. CDDM002846 UPON THE PETITION OF SANDRA PATRICIA MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ, PETITIONER, AND CONCERNING OSCAR ANIBAL REYES HERNANDEZ, RESPONDENT. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT, OSCAR ANIBAL REYES HERNANDEZ: You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the respondent in this action. A copy of the petition (and any documents filed with it) is attached to this notice. The Petitioner’s attorney is: Megan A. Lantz, Barten Law, P.C., 1212 McCormick Avenue, Suite 100, Ames, Iowa 50010; (515) 233-4388; (515) 233-5911 (fax).

You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after service of this original notice upon you and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Winnebago County, at the county courthouse in Forest City, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (641) 421-0990. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.

THIS CASE HAS BEEN FILED IN A COUNTY THAT UTILIZES ELECTRONIC FILING. Therefore, unless you obtain an exemption from eFiling from the court, you must file all documents on this case electronically.

You must register to eFile through the Iowa Judicial Branch website at https://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/EFile and obtain a log in and password for the purposes of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the court.

FOR GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION ON ELECTRONIC FILING, REFER TO THE IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16 PERTAINING TO THE USE OF THE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, also available on the Iowa Judicial Branch website.

FOR COURT RULES ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PRIVACY IN COURT FILINGS, REFER TO DIVISION VI OF IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DOWS 2016 FINANCIAL REPORT

WEGMAN PETITION FOR DIVORCE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY CASE NO. CDDM002842 ORIGINAL NOTICE GALE LEWIS WEGMAN PLANTIFF(S) vs.

CINDY LOU WEGMAN DEFENDANT(S) TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a defendant in this action, which petition prays for dissolution of marriage. The name and address of the attorney for the plaintiff is Diane Wilson, Iowa Legal Aid, 22 N. Georgia Avenue, Suite #2, Mason City, IA 50401. The attorney’s phone number is (641) 423-4651; facsimile number is (641) 423-4657.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before 12/01/2016, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Wright County, at the courthouse in Clarion, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (641) 421-0990. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.)

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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE The following real estate located in Franklin County, Iowa, and locally known as the “Musehl Farm,” will be offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the offices of Coonley & Coonley at 121 First Avenue Northwest in Hampton, Iowa 50441.

The property offered for sale is described as follows: The Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Sixteen (16), Township Ninety-one (91) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West of the 5th P.M., Franklin County, Iowa EXCEPT a tract commencing at the South Quarter Corner of Section Sixteen (16), Township Ninety-one (91) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West of the 5th P.M., Franklin County, Iowa; thence East 515 feet along the South line of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of said Section Sixteen (16) to the point of beginning; thence East 584 feet along the South line of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of said Section Sixteen (16); thence North 00°30’ West 408.88 feet; thence West 564.96 feet; thence South 02°10’ West of 409.15 feet to the point of beginning AND EXCEPT the North 100 acres of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Sixteen (16), Township Ninety-one (91) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West of the 5th P.M., Franklin County, Iowa.

This property is located approximately 1.5 miles East and 2.5 miles South of Coulter, and approximate 5 miles West and 3 miles South of Hampton, and consists of approximately 52 total acres.

Sealed written bids will be accepted at the law offices of Coonley & Coonley, 121 First Avenue Northwest, P.O. Box 397, in Hampton, Iowa, up to the time of sale. All bids should state “Musehl Farm Sale Bid” on the outside of the envelope.

Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at the Coonley & Coonley law office and thereafter, anyone having placed a sealed bid will be permitted to bid further.

The above real estate is being sold on the following terms: 1. Ten percent (10%) down at the time of contract, immediately following the bidding.

2. Balnce due in full at closing to be held as soon as reasonably practical.

3. Full possession available March 1, 2017.

4. Real estate taxes will be prorated to March 1, 2017.

5. Good, clear and merchantable title with abstract showing the same will be conveyed by Warranty Deeds at time of final settlement and performance by the Buyer.

6. Property is being sold “AS IS.” 7. Seller reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

8. 2016 rents and related farm payments are retained by seller.

9. Announcements made at time of sale take precedence.

For an information packet or further information, contact John E. Coonley, 121 First Avenue Northwest, P.O. Box 397, Hampton, Iowa 50441. Telephone number (641) 456-4741 and E-mail: jcoonley@coonleylawfirm.com.

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Births Kyla Mae Curry, born on October 20 to Morgan Smith, Garner.

Emanuel Orlando Ramos Tevalan, born on October 22 to Gabino Ramos Boj and Vilma Tevalan Lopez, Clarion.

Roman Robert Stovall, born on Octobrer 23 to Natasha JohnsonGrummitt, Eagle Grove.

Audulio Moises Paxtor Maldonado, born on October 23 to Bilda Maldonado Arreaga, Clarion.

Brielle Jade Geis, born on October 24 to Falon Goodpaster, Pomeroy.

Aurora Ripley King, born on October 26 to Tiffany Imig, Belmond.

Wilco Watson Shinkey, born on October 26 to Joseph and Lindsey Shinkey, Fort Dodge.

Ember Jean Zieman, born on October 26 to Brian and Abby Zieman, Meservey.

Isaiah Thomas Goodell, born on October 27 to Seth and Kelly Goodell, Dakota City.

Madilynn Jean Worthen, born on October 27 to Christina Worthen, Webster City.

Ryan Alexander Steiner, born on October 27 to Larry and Crystal Steiner, Fort Dodge.

Glendy Sarai Lopez Lopez, born on October 28 to Glendy Lopez Hernandez, Clarion.

Alayna Margaret Buckner, born on October 28 to Benjamin and Teri Buckner, Renwick.

Presley Cecelia Schreur, born on October 28 to Carissa Elliott, Kanawha.

Lindy Rae Goemaat, born on October 29 to Daniel and Sara Goemaat, Belmond.

Meints, Garner; Excessive Speed 11 thru 15: Jose Contreras, Estherville; Excessive Speed 16 thru 20: Barry Timmerman, Strawberry Point; No Valid Drivers License: Randall Grandgeorge, Eagle Grove; Hugo Atumn Vasquez, Eagle Grove; Jose Contreras, Estherville Driving While License Under Suspension: Olegario Ochoa Miranda, Clarion; Erik Martinez Yepez, Dows; Timothy Reed, Eagle Grove, De Anna Ramirez-Trujillo, Webster City; Dennis Rapp, Eagle Grove; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Jamie Hernandez, Clarion; Permitting Unauthorized Person to Drive: Rebecca Smith, Hampton; Permitting Unauthorized Minority to Drive: Diane Tagge, Dows; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign: Fabiola Santos Gutierrez, Hampton; John Frank, Garner; Failure to use Child Restraint Device: Rodolfo Villarreal, Belmond; Leaving Scene of an Accident: Erik Martinez Yepez, Dows;

Deaths Richard Fibikar, 89, Dows, died on October 9.

Larry Hansen, 79, Belmond, died on October 11.

Virginia Anderson, 93, Eagle Grove, died on October 18.

Lynne Aldrich, 74, Belmond, died on October 20.

Marie Kroeger, 83, Earlville, died on October 21.

Ilo Schutt, 95, Woolstock, died on October 24.

Property Transfer Warranty Deed: Dennis and Angie Resh to Head Down Enterprises Iowa LLC; Gold Liberty Addn Blk 4 Lot 1; $230,000; 16-2177.

Warranty Deed: Lawrence and Lori Weets to Juventino Alaniz; Gold Liberty Addn Blk 8 Lot 1 Weets to Alaniz 000007519001271812; 162180.

Quit Claim Deed: Juventino Alaniz to Sheri Harms; Gold Liberty Addn Blk 8 Lot 1 Weets to Alaniz

Small Claims Blanche Bosteder, Eagle Grove vs. Alex Sisson, Eagle Grove.

Judgment for the plaintiff on October 31 in the amount of $419.04 with 2.59% interest from June 21.

Midland Funding LLC vs.

Pamela Bell, Belmond. Judgment for the plaintiff on October 27 in the amount of $1,254.13 with 2.57% interest from September 28.

000007519001271818; 16-2181.

Warranty Deed: Goldfield United Methodist Church to City of Goldfield; Gold Liberty Addn Blk 4 Lot 8; 16-2188.

Warranty Deed: Suzanne Ward Trustee and Ward Family Trust to SMW Farm LLC; 26-91-24 NE; 162189.

Warranty Deed: James Laurel Trustee, Russel Peterson Trustee, and Miriam Peterson Revocable Trust to Miriam Peterson Revocable Trust, Laurel James, Patrick Peterson, Jay Peterson, Mary Peterson, Doyle Peterson, Russel Peterson, Cynthia Peterson, Constance Peterson, and Michael Hampton; 15-91-24 NE NW; 15-91-24 NE W 1/2 of NE Correcting Grantees BK 2016 PG 2114; 16-2191.

Warranty Deed: Sherri Oldenburger, Sherri Green, and Michael Oldenburger to Mariela Lobato Baez; Eg Orig Addn Blk 36 Lot 5 S 25’ EG Orig Addn Blk 36 Lot 6; 16-2192.

Warranty Deed: Roger and Karen Wenzel to Roger and Karen Wenzel; 14-92-23 SE S 1/2; 16-2194.

Warranty Deed: William Johnson Trustee and William Johnson 2009 Revocable Trust to FKFS Incorporated; Belm Orig Addn Blk 24 Lot 1 E 1/2; 16-2196.

Warranty Deed: B&W Farms LLC to Prestage Foods of Iowa LLC; 2190-26 SE Except Prestage Foods of IA (25025-1) 000007439001275198; 16-2200.

Warranty Deed: David and Charlene Harmon to Prestage Foods of Iowa LLC; 21-90-26 SE SE; 2190-26 SE E 396’ Prestage Foods of IA (25025-1_ .1 000007439001275219; 16-2201.

Quit Claim Deed: Curtis and Brenda Patterson to Mark Patterson; 22-91-26 SW Tract; 27-91-26 NW Tract Patterson/24931.0001 000004668001275300; 16-2204.

Quit Claim Deed: Craig and Lynn Patterson to Mark Patterson; 22-91-26 SW Tract; 27-91-26 NW Tract Patterson/24931.0001 000004668001275302; 16-2205.

Quit Claim Deed: Lori and Scott Ward to5.75" Mark Patterson;

22-91-26 SW Tract; 27-91-26 NW Tract Patterson/24931.0001 000004668001275304; 16-2206.

Warranty Deed: Jerome and Susan Maier to Aaron and Janel Parrott; EG Maier’s Addn Lot 2; 162209.

Warranty Deed: Jean Jorgensen to Jean Jorgensen Life Estate and Thomas Jorgensen; 16-90-26 NW S 1/2 EG Cadwell’s First Addn Blk 41 Lot 6 E 48’ & S 1/2 of Alley; 162213.

Warranty Deed: Thomas and Frances Kauffman to McCormick Revocable Trust, David McCormick Trustee, and Candace McCormick Trustee; 11-91-26 NW Tract 2-91-26 SW E 1/2 Kauffman 000005662001277633; 16-2214.

Warranty Deed: Jesus Duran Olmos and Maria De Olmos Venegas to Tri County Investments LLC; EG Middleton’s Addn Blk 4 Lot 1 and Alley Between Lots; EG Middleton’s Addn Blk 4 Lot 2; EG Middleton’s Addn Blk 4 Lot 11; EG Middleton’s Addn Blk 4 Lot 12; 162215.

Warranty Deed: Lloyd Christenson to Raymond and Rebecca Ellingston; Belm Orig Addn Blk 28 Lot 3 S 1/2 of W 1/2; Belm Orig Addn Blk 28 Lot 4 S 1/2; 16-2218.

Warranty Deed: Helen Busick Trust and Helen Busick Trustee to James and Johna Buhr; EG Orig Addn Blk 9 Lot 7 E 10’; EG Orig Addn Blk 9 Lot 6; 16-2220.

Warranty Deed: Daniel Gabrielson, Chance Coppola, Ryan Coppola, and Dana Coppola to Michael and Paula Kruger; 9-9224 SE Tract Court Officer Deed Fullfillment BK 2015 PG 1419; 162224.

Warranty Deed: Gerald Lund Trustee and Gerald Lund Trust to Gold Eagle Cooperative; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 47; 16-2230.

Warranty Deed: Deborah Lund trustee and Deborah Lund Trust to Gold Eagle Cooperative; EG Wright’s 3rd Addn Blk 47; 16-2231.

Warranty Deed: John and Russell Lint to Brandon Zqiefel; Clar Schoolview Addn Blk 1 Lot 5; 162245.

Marriage License Juan Reyes, Dows to Andriana Arresola, Dows, on October 26.

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District Courts The court handled two probation revocation.

Francesca Vazquez, 30, Fort Dodge, received a deferred judgment on October 28 to Possession of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana 1st Offense. Vazquez was placed on one year probation, assessed a $315 civil penalty, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $140 in costs.

Todd Hilpipre, 49, Clarion, pled guilty on October 28 to Harassment in the Third Degree (pled from Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Offense) and Disorderly Conduct Loud or Raucous Noise. Hilpipre was sentenced to 30 days in jail (suspended), placed on one year probation, fined $130 plus 35% surcharge, and $130 in costs.

Andrea Buseman, 41, Belmond pled guilty on October 28 to Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations Bodily Injury. Buseman was sentenced to two years in prison (suspended), placed on two years probation, fined $625 plus 35% surcharge (suspended), and $140 in costs. Additional charges of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug and Interference with Official Acts Inflicting Bodily Injury was dismissed.

Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Amber Tolck, Minneapolis, MN; Sharon Kroeger, Cedar Rapids; Melissa Watson, Belmond; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Sean Stephenson, Eagle Grove; Garett Wilson, Clarion; Mirsad Ceric, Des Moines; Brandon Marsh, Eagle Grove; Rujuta Vidal, Iowa City; Holly Stephens, Washington DC; Louis McDonald, Des Moines; Christopher Bowling, Moline, IL; Richard Morris, Eden Prairie, MN; James Fritz, Webster City; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Eric Asche, Eagle Grove; Speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over): Haylee Graham, Stratford; Speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over): Jessica Fenlon, Farmington, MN; Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: Jori

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Civil Court The court handled one child support matter.

Nazareth Howard vs. B&E Construction. Case dismissed with prejudice on October 28.

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

• Thursday, November 10 7:00p.m. SPPRC • Saturday, November 12 7:30a.m. His Men • Sunday, November 13 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Traditional Service, 9:40 – 10:40a.m. Sunday School or Confirmation, 10:45a.m. Noon Contemporary Service • Monday, November 14 3:30 – 6:00p.m. Hiz Kidz • Tuesday, November 15 Newsletter Articles Due • Wednesday, November 16 8:30a.m. Bibles and Bikes, 2:00p.m.

Isabella Thoburn (The Meadows), 2:30p.m.

Grace Stockwell, 3:30p.m. G3, CHICKS, 5:30p.m. Wolves, 6:00p.m. Praise Team Practice, 6:30p.m. Trustees Meeting, 7:00p.m.

Chancel Choir Practice • Thursday, November 17 5:00p.m. 2nd Year Webelos, 6:00p.m. 1st Year Webelos, 6:30p.m. Pack Meeting FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley • www. firstlutheranclarion.com 515-532-3440 • Sunday, November 13 9:00a.m. Worship (Kids Sing at 9 a.m. at Presbyterian Church and 11 a.m. at UCC), 10:00a.m. Fellowship, 10:15a.m. Sunday School/Confirmation • Monday, November 14 3:30p.m. Hiz Kidz – Open to all kids K – 5th grades (Methodist Church), 7:00p.m. Bible and Brew (Chappy’s on Main) • Wednesday, November 16 3:30p.m. Gods’ Guitars • Thursday, November 17 9:00a.m. Sew Ladies UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 • Sunday, November 13 10:00a.m. SS (Lutheran Church), 10:15a.m. Fellowship, 11:00a.m. Worship • Wednesday, November 16 6:00p.m. Choir CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 • Thursday, November 10 10:00a.m. Women’s Bible Study • Sunday, November 13 9:00a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 10:00a.m. Worship, 3:30p.m. Bible Bowl Practice, 6:00p.m. Impact Youth Group (7th – 12th Grades) • Monday, November 14 3:30 – 6:00p.m. Hiz Kidz – K – 5th Grades (Methodist Church) • Tuesday, November 15 6:00a.m. Iron Men, 7:30a.m. Elders’ Meeting • Wednesday, November 16 10:00a.m. Weekly Prayer Time (Sandy Stephenson’s Home), 3:30p.m. CHICKS Girls 6th – 12th Grades (Methodist Church), G3 - Guys 6th – 12th Grades (Methodist Church), 8:00p.m. Iron Men 2 (Josh Diamond’s Home) ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Jerry W. Blake, pastor 515-532-3586 • Thursday, November 10 9:00a.m. Sewing Circle • Friday, November 11 No Mass/Rosary • Saturday, November 12 4:00p.m. Mass, 8:00p.m. Spanish Mass • Sunday, November 13 8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG),

10:30a.m. Mass (St. Francis Xavier, Belmond), 11:30a.m. Cluster Confirmation Class (St. Francis Xavier, Belmond), 6:00p.m.

Cluster Faith Formation Commission • Monday, November 14 7:00p.m. RCIA (St. John, Clarion) • Wednesday, November 15 6:30p.m. Youth Faith Formation, Adoration • Thursday, November 17 7:00p.m. Finance Meeting UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 • Sunday, November 13 9:00a.m. Worship THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Pastor 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 • Sunday, November 13 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service (FREE Lunch following Service, First Sunday of the Month Only) THE DWELLING PLACE Pastor Kim Lee 1204 Central Ave East 515-293-2822 • Sunday, November 13 10:00 a.m. Church Services, Children’s Ministries: Little Lights (0-2 years); Kids Alive (3-7 years)

Goldfield Area UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 E. Oak St., Goldfield, IA 50542 515-825-3581 Reverend Sara Sutter goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net • “Like” us on Facebook • Thursday, November 10 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #IA, 1348, Goldfield, Weigh-in & Meeting, New Members Always Welcome!

• Sunday, November 13 9:15a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 9:45a.m. Choir, 10:30a.m. Worship Service (Consecration Sunday), 11:30a.m. Called Congregational Meeting, 11:45a.m. Potluck Lunch, 1:00 – 3:00p.m. Youth Group Games (7th – 12th Grades) • Monday, November 14 1:00p.m. Stewardship, Mission, and Finance Committee Meeting • Wednesday, November 16 4:00p.m.

After-school story-time, 6:30p.m. Session Meeting LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson • Sunday, November 13 9:00 a.m. Worship Service, 10:15 a.m.

Sunday School and Confirmation PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST 422 North Washington St., Goldfield Bob Dishman 515-825-3911 • Sunday, November 13 9:15 a.m. Bible School, 10:15 a.m.

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

UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Pastor Nancy Hofmeister 811 Pesch St., Box 38, Rowan • Sunday, November 13 9:00a.m. Sunday School, 10:00a.m.

Worship, 11:00a.m. Fellowship Coffee IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Jct. Highway 69 & 3 Pastor Mark Peterson • Sunday, November 13 10:30 a. m. Divine Services, 11:45 a.m.

Bible Study

Dows Area ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 • Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sunday, November 13 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available, 5:30 p.m. (3rd Sunday of the month except February) Adult Bible Study with childcare available. Food and fellowship follows SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor • Sunday, November 13 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee, 11:15 a.m. Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Dows Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley • Saturday, November 5 6:30a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Rick’s House)

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IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Pastor Lindsey Braun • Sunday, November 13 9:30 a.m. Worship ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Travis Berg, Pastor • Sunday, November 13 9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:15 a.m. ABC/ Sunday School UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sunday, November 13 8:30 a.m. Worship (B), 9:30 a.m. Worship (LC), 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg, IA 50034 Ron Lotz, Pastor • Sunday, November 13 8:00a.m. – 9:30a.m. The Café is Open, 9:00a.m. Sunday School (Adults, Jr. and Sr. High Youth), 10:00a.m. Worship Service • Tuesday, November 15 6:00a.m. Men’s Bible Study • Wednesday, November 16 – Family Night 6:00p.m. Pizza Supper, 6:00-7:00p.m.

The Café is Open, 6:25p.m. Awana for Children (3 yrs – 6th grades), 6:30p.m. Jr. High Youth, 7:00p.m. Sr. High Youth, Adult Bible Study, Building up Your Spouse NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastor Dave Bernhardt • Sunday, November 13 10:00 a.m. Coffee, 10:30 a.m. Joint Worship Service

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70 Years Ago November 7, 1946 Mrs. B. P. Birdsall, who has been librarian at the Clarion public library for the past 28 years, recently resigned from that position. Mrs. Frank Littlefield, who has been the assistant librarian for the past 15 years, has been appointed as librarian to finish Mrs. Birdsall’s term, which expires in April 1947.

The Clarion Public schools are preparing to celebrate Iowa’s Centennial by sponsoring a series of programs depicting 100 years of progress in education in the state.

The series, which will be held Nov. 18, 19, and 20, will be reminiscent of days gone by, back when grandfather learned his “readin’, writin’, and ‘rithmetic”.

The files in the clerk of court’s office at the court house in Clarion, shows that love is an all-year round proposition in Wright county. In fact November was the top marrying month of 1945, exceeding even June.

Seventeen weddings took place in November last year. June was second with 16. All told, 112 couples obtained marriage licenses in Wright County last year, a gain over 1944.

Holiday NOVEMBER 11 – 13

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 10 - 4 • SUNDAY 12 - 4 STOP OUT AND SEE OUR NEW LOOK!

We have gift s for the Urban, Country & Cowgirl!

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attention: spirit of giving is on the way!

Our trees will be at the Clarion Public Library as well as the ER entrance of the Iowa Specialty Hospital beginning November 21. Tags on the trees will contain the needs of a community child you can adopt for the holidays.

Thank you again for sharing your holiday spiriT wiTh The children of our communiTy!

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Holly A. Narber • Agent Serving you in Clarion & Hampton Clarion: 515-532-2492 Hampton: 641-456-2198 www.hollynarberinsurance.com

35 Years Ago November 5, 1981 The opening of a men’s specialty store gives area shoppers two stores in Clarion that specialize in men’s clothing. Larry Guth opened Mister G’s five weeks ago in the building formerly occupied by Anderson Clothing. The store features a complete line of men’s clothing and complete formal wear service. Guth has scheduled his grand opening November 12, 13, and 14.

Progress on construction of the Physician’s Office Building and renovation in connection with the Clarion Community Hospital is on schedule, according to Ron Dorris, who is the hospital administrator.

Piping, pumps, converters, valves, controls and fittings have been installed in the new mechanical room, which will be part of the maintenance department.

The Clarion Junior High Band led the ghosts and goblins last Thursday afternoon, October 29, in the Halloween parade and UNICEF drive. Young people in grades three through six were involved. The event was sponsored by the Women’s Federated Club of Clarion.

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UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN Dows / Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sunday, November 13 8:45 a.m. Alexander Methodist Worship, 9:00 a.m. Dows Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.

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HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-366 • Friday, November 11

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Worship Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service • Wednesday’s Prayer Meeting, youth group, kids club (1st – 6th grades – during school year)

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Remembering our loved ones...

Lucille A. Andersen Lucille A. Andersen, age 86, of Dows passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.

Funeral service for Lucille A. Andersen will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday November 12, 2016 at Ina Mae (Heim) Gardalen

Ina Mae (Heim) Gardalen, 90, of Dows, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.

Funeral services for Ina Mae Gardalen will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, with Pastor Nicole Woodley officiating. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Dows.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Thursday.

Ina Mae (Heim) Gardalen was born on July 16, 1926 to Lula Maude (Pollard) and Fred Heim in Oklahoma. Her family later moved to a farm in rural Dows.

She graduated from Dows Community School. Education was very important to Ina Mae, and she expressed that to her children as they grew up and went to college.

Ina Mae Heim was united in marriage to Donald Ray Gardalen on June 5, 1946. The two lived on O.H. Gardalen’s farmstead and farmed until they moved to acreage near Dows.

She spent over 35 years of her career working as a bookkeeper for the Farmers Co-Op, from which she retired at the age of 62. After her retirement, Donald and Ina Mae spent time traveling to family events, even if that meant traveling to another state.

Ina Mae always put the interest and needs of others before her own including the farm cats she had inherited over time. She was a wonderful caretaker to her husband and many others in the community.

She kept herself busy gardening cacti, playing bingo, and reading.

Ina Mae also enjoyed putting puzzles together.

She cherished her family. Ina Mae would go without anything to put her children first. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ina Mae is survived by her

the First Lutheran Church in Dows.

Pastor Grant Woodley will officiate.

Burial will take place in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows.

Visitation for Lucille A. Andersen will be 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 11, 2016 at the First Lutheran Church in Dows.

Ina Mae (Heim) Gardalen

1926 - 2016 children: Donna (Glenn) Schulz, Sandy (Ron) Sturgeon, and Denny (Monna) Gardalen; grandchildren: Crystal (Greg) Kruse, Cinnamon Schulz, Jason (Amy) Schulz, Eric (Traci) Sturgeon, Shannon Sturgeon (John Howard), Ryan Gardalen (Tinna Watson), Alicia (Gardalen) McGuire, and Ashley Gardalen (Adam Posey); great-grandchildren: Garrett Kruse, Wyatt Kruse, Ashlyn Schulz, Ada Schulz, Oliver Schulz, Franklin Schulz, Caleb Sturgeon, Samantha Sturgeon, Lynzie Sturgeon, Rebel Sturgeon, Caitlyn Cunningham, Alexis Gardalen, Autumn Gardalen, Britney Watson, Garrett Watson, Madison Watson, Aubrey McGuire, Seth Gardalen, Adrianna Posey, and Evan Posey; sisters: Viola Hill and Mary Azeltine; brother, Omer Heim; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ina Mae was preceded in death by her husband Donald; parents, Fred and Lula Maude Heim; grandson, Christopher Sturgeon; sister, Effie Heim, and brother, Lester Heim. www.ewingfh.com

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Marilyn Howieson Marilyn Howieson, 81, of Clarion passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services for Marilyn Howieson will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the Holmes Baptist Church, 2137 Hancock Avenue in Holmes, with Pastor Zach Fischer officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 4-6:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to funeral services at the church on Thursday.

Marilyn Mardelle (Tendall) Howieson was born August 14, 1935 in rural Eagle Grove to LeRoy and Gladys (Swenson) Tendall. The family later moved to a farm south of Belmond. Marilyn graduated from Clarion High School and attended Waldorf College in Forest City where she completed her Associates degree in elementary education.

Marilyn was united in marriage to Richard Howieson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond on March 17, 1957. To this union, children Diane, David, and Loel were born.

Marilyn taught for two years in the Dows school district before marrying Richard. She later worked as a secretary at various businesses in the area, with the latest being Davis Chiropractic in Clarion.

Faith was the cornerstone of Marilyn’s life. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at age 12, and continued to live her faith by teaching Sunday school and Vacation Bible School and by praying daily for her family and friends. She was a long time member of Holmes Baptist Church.

Marilyn was known for her wisdom, for being a great listener, and for her love of her family. She

Baby Boy Boyer Zachary Boyer and Renae Kruckenberg, Eagle Grove, IA would like to announce the birth of their son, Rhett Charles Boyer. Rhett was born on Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. He weighed 9 pounds 1 ounces.

He joins his siblings Samantha, Dylan, and Kendra Kruckenberg.

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1935 - 2016 enjoyed reading, sewing, and baking. She loved playing games, especially croquet, and having fun with her children and grandchildren.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Richard Howieson of Clarion; daughter Diane (John) Ambrosia of Ankeny and their children Johnathan and Salena; son David (Lois) Howieson of Ankeny and their children Matthew, Amy, Rachel and Daniel; and son Loel Howieson of Iowa City and his children L.J., Logan, Kaitlyn and Kelsey Jo; sister Lavina Bakken of Garner and brother Roger (Delores) Tendall of Garner; along with nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Jessica Kae Howieson, sisters Ruby Hundertmark and Adeline Tendall, and brothers-in-law Cletis Hundertmark and Carroll Bakken.

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Stanley John Ganzeveld, the son of George and Louise (Pogge) Ganzeveld, was born December 26, 1944, in Renwick, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Goldfield High School in 1963. He served in the Army National Guard from November 5, 1962 until his honorable discharge on November 4, 1968. Stan also served as a parttime police officer in Goldfield until 1978.

On April 27, 1973, Stan was united in marriage to Linda Thompson in Goldfield, where they have made their home and raised four children.

Stan worked for Stronghold in Clarion -drafting and costing retiring in 2004.

Stan was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church, he served as an elder, taught Sunday school and he and Linda were youth leaders. He was very interested in Native American History and even published his own book “Granddaughter”.

Stan enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, camping, gardening, long hikes, the Iowa State Cyclones and Denver Broncos.

Stan passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016, at the age of 71 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jerry and Curtis Ganzeveld.

Stan is survived by his wife, Linda Ganzeveld of Goldfield; sons, Ernest Ganzeveld and wife Michelle of Eagle Grove and William Ganzeveld and wife Lindsey of Fort Dodge; daughters, Tracy Ganzeveld

Stanley John Ganzeveld

1944 - 2016 and fiancé Toby Goen, of Goldfield and Jennifer Ganzeveld Johnson and husband Greg of Goldfield; 13 grandchildren: Ayden and Landyn Ganzeveld, Brittany and Andrew Strub, Katelyn, Kylie and Ryan Ganzeveld, Whitney, McKayla, Anisa and Emily Johnson and Amelia and Kyton Goen and a brother, Clarence Ganzeveld and wife Christine of Humboldt.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the United Presbyterian Church in Goldfield with Rev. Sara Sutter officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Foust Funeral Home in Goldfield.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

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Proud grandparents are Henry and Debbie Whitmer, Thor, IA, Gia Boyer, Eagle Grove, IA, and Brian and Rosie Boyer, Sturgis, SD. Proud great grandparents are Chris Boyer, Eagle Grove, IA. Baby Girl Willwerth Jestin Willwerth and Jodi Reed, Eagle Grove, IA would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Ashlyn Kristine Willwerth. Ashlyn was born on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. She weighed 8.9 pounds. She joins her sister Jersey Lynn Willwerth (9 1/2).

Baby Boy Rosenkilde Josh and Amanda Rosenkilde would like to announce the birth of their son, Wesley John Rosenkilde. Wesley was born on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. He joins his brother Gabriel (3). Proud grandparents are Kevin and Judy Ofstethun, Clarion, IA, Margie Berry, Clarion, IA, and Larry Rosenkilde, West Plains, MO. Proud great grandparents are John Ofstethun, Clarion, IA.

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Birth Announcements

Cassie Cramer & Luke Odland Shower: November 12, 2016 Wedding: December 31, 2016

Our family serving yours for over 43 years!

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Clarion Supper Foods raised money for Drink for Pink Clarion Super Foods raised $530 for Drink for Pink by selling cards for $1 donations. We exceeded last year’s total by $102. Thanks to all our great customers! - the Superfoods team. (Pictured, left, is Superfoods owner Greg Littlejohn handing over the check to Rachel Barrett, Drink for Pink organizer.)

Webster City Community Theatre presents the Midwest Premier of

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November 11, 12, 18 & 19 • 7:30 p.m.

November 13 & 20 • 2:00 p.m.

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with birthday cards & fun memories to celebrate her

85th Birthday on November 23rd.

Cards may be sent to: Marietta Barrick, 3140 Nelson Ave., Woolstock, IA 50599

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11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Carry outs available!

Wednesday, November 16 • Cost $8.00 Bake Sale & Coffee opens at 8:30 a.m.

ChiCkeN & NoodleS By the Quart $8.00 or PiNt $4.00

Thank You Many thanks for the calls and remembrances on my birthday.

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History from Heartland Early Settlers Juste Thebiay

By Mary Tesdahl Juste Thebiay was born in France but came to the United States as a young man. He first came to a brother in Illinois and then by buggy to Troy township in Wright County in 1878 and bought land. This was the first buggy in Wright County and was somewhat of a novelty because most families had only wagons.

The buggy had two high seats and a canopy. Juste’s brother had been in the buggy making business in Illinois. Young men would often ask to borrow the buggy when they wanted to court a certain young lady.

When a new larger house was built, the farm name became “Forest View Farm” for the timber ground that was between the farm and the river. Webster City was the nearest trade center and lumber for the new house came from there. Juste and his wife had 14 children, but twin girls died when they were about a month old and were two of the early graves in the Troy Township Cemetery.

Of the twelve remaining children, there were eight girls and four boys.

Cattle were raised and needed to be herded. This was one job for the children. When the cattle were ready to go to market, they would be driven to Webster City. Milk from the cows was used to make butter as well as cheese. Farming was done by horses and hired help was used to supplement the work force.

The new house had a parlor, living room, kitchen and two bedrooms downstairs and five bedrooms upstairs. There were big French doors that could be shut to close off the parlor. The cook stove in the kitchen kept that room warm and there were two potbellied stoves downstairs. Although the heat from the cooking on the cook stove was welcome in the winter, it made the room too warm in the summer so there was also a summer kitchen. It

had a small cook stove, a pantry, and cupboards. Most cooking was done here in the summertime.

There was also another building close by that served as the wash house.

With twelve children, there was also lots of wash to do.

At first, laundry was done in a tub with a washboard, but soon there was a little stove that was used to

Health Careers Academy’s EMT & CNA Program Begin January 2017 Scholarships Available to Eligible Participants Iowa Specialty Hospital will again offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training through Wright Health Partners Health Careers Academy starting in January 2017.

Both classes will be held at Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Belmond Campus. EMT classes will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings, 6:00 – 10:00pm, from January 23 through May 4. CNA classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:00 – 9:30pm, from January 17 through April 4. Some

Saturday clinical rotations are also required for the CNA course. Any community member, aged 16 or older, is eligible to participate in either class.

Scholarships may be available to those community members that apply and meet certain criteria.

Scholarship eligibility requires being a community member over the age of 16, residing in one of the network counties (Wright, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Humboldt, Webster or Hamilton), and signing a letter of commitment to remain in a rural area once your coursework is

complete. Scholarship applications must be returned to Abby Young by November 30.

The Career Academy is made possible through grant funds and collaboration with the Wright Health Partners Network (Iowa Specialty Hospital, North Iowa Area Community College, BelmondKlemme Community School District, ABCM Corporation, Orthopedic Specialists, and Gabrielson Clinic).

This program will provide a rural pathway that includes hands on training in a rural environment, discussion on how the network supports our rural communities, and assistance with job searches, applications, and interviewing techniques.

For further details, registration, or scholarship applications, contact Abby Young, Education Coordinator, at 641-444-5549.

Thanks for Giving!

LifeServe Blood Center is sending its generous blood donors heat water in a boiler. Whenever a special message this November: possible, clothes were hung outside The twice-a-year North Iowa Coin, in all price ranges. Advanced and thanks for giving! Each lifesaving to dry. When this was not possible, Stamp & Currency Show returns beginning collectors are welcome, gift made at a LifeServe Blood there were hooks in the upstairs hall to Clear Lake on Sunday, Nov. 13. Dealers from Iowa and Minnesota Center blood drive can go on to and clothing was dried there. And, It will be held at the ballroom of will offer free appraisals. Dealers save the lives of three hospital of course, there were drying racks the Best Western Holiday Lodge will buy, sell and trade. The event patients. Regular blood donors have that were put up and taken down as in Clear Lake. The hours are 9:00 is sponsored by the Southern the opportunity to donate every 56 needed. The Thebiay family helped a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be 20 Minnesota Coin and Stamp days, meaning LifeServers can save establish the roots of farming in tables of coins, stamps, gold, silver, Club Association, a non-profit more than a dozen lives per year! collectible currency and collecting organization for the promotion of Thousands of people owe their Wright County. supplies. The free admission, family stamp and coin collecting.

As told by: Elizabeth Moklebust lives to local blood donors just like friendly bourse will feature items

Coin Show Sunday, November 13

you. Continue to be a lifesaving LifeServer at an upcoming blood drive in your community.

• Belmond-Klemme High School Blood Drive, Monday, November 28, 2016 from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM at Belmond-Klemme High School, 411 10th Avenue NE.

Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

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THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or which might otherwise violate the law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you who ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised.

POSITION AVAILABLE:

Director clarion Public library Full-time position: benefits include medical, dental and retirement.

Duties include but are not limited to: the management of day to day operations and physical plant, collection development, staff and budget.

• Must be able to work with a Library Board • Needs to be familiar with Word and Excel and be able to aid the public with computers.

• Is expected to promote the library and interact with the public and local organizations.

• Within two years must obtain a Public Library Management certification.

To apply send or bring a cover letter and resume

by November 18 to: Dustin Rief, City Administrator Clarion City Hall Box 226 • Clarion, Iowa 50525 • 515-532-2847

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MT/MLT: Full-time Rotating Day/Evening position in Belmond. 4 ten hour days, with rotating weekend and holiday call. Completion of accredited laboratory science program.

Experience preferred. Primary duties may include, but not limited to general laboratory testing, scheduling, paperwork, drug screening & breath alcohol testing. This position will work closely with ER, Clinic Nursing and the Med/Surg Nursing. Applicant must be detail oriented, able to multi-task and have excellent communication skills. Will require MT/ MLT diploma. Will be required to work at all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

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

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

EDUCATION COORDINATOR: Full-time position located in Belmond/Clarion. Hours are Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. This position is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluation of continuing education programs (CEU) for employees and planning leadership education. This position promotes education programs by ensuring class schedules and learning material is available for employees in multiple locations. This position is responsible for managing the Healthstream site, maintaining the licensure/ CEU tracking database and maintaining class website. Will also assist with new employee hire and student orientation, and helps coordinate the Health Careers Academy. RN clinical and/or education background preferred. General office and computer knowledge required. Will be required to travel to all ISH locations.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: Full-time position between Clarion and Belmond. Mon.– Sat. rotation. 11 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Position will require flexibility with hours and locations and ambulance driving. Must have a valid Iowa Class D driver’s license, able to lift 70 pounds unassisted, knowledge of general Maintenance including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting and floor care. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent problem solving communication and people skills. Prior experience preferred but not required.

BELMOND BARIATRIC PROGRAM NURSE COORDINATOR: Full-time position available in Belmond. Will require frequent traveling to West Des Moines office. Mon.–Fri. day shift hours but will require some evenings hours for Iowa Weight Loss Specialists. This position is accountable for the management of all components of the Bariatric Surgical Program. The Coordinator assists in the center development, managing the accreditation process and ensuring continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements, maintaining relevant policies and procedures, patient education, outcomes data collection, quality improvement efforts, and education of relevant staff in the various aspects of the Bariatric surgery patient with a focus on patient safety. Requires current license in the State of Iowa as an RN. Will be required to work in all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.

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

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

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) 859-3885.

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Family Barbecue Turkey Mini Flatbread Servings: 4 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes

Hearty Ham and Bean Protein Bowl Servings: 4-6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30-45 minutes Total time: 3 hours 1 ham bone 12 cups water, divided 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus 3 tablespoons, divided 1 cup yellow onion, small diced, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped, divided 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup Holland House Red Cooking Wine 3 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, undrained 1/2 cup sour cream 8 ounces wild rice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons Holland House Sherry Cooking Wine 3 cups fresh okra, sliced into 1/2inch pieces at an angle 1 1/2 cups grilled corn kernels 1 1/2 cups kosher dill pickle, sliced 1/4 cup parsley 4 teaspoons tarragon To prepare broth: In 4-quart stock pot, combine ham bone, 8 cups water, bay leaves and peppercorns. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 2 hours. Strain broth and set

aside.

In same stock pot, heat 1/4 cup oil and saute 1 cup onion and garlic 2 minutes.

Pour in red cooking wine and reduce by half. Add in canned pinto beans; no need to drain. Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer soup about 30-45 minutes, or until liquid is reduced to stew-like consistency.

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In 10-inch skillet, heat remaining oil.

Saute okra about 3 minutes, or until slightly charred.

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Turkey and Caramelized Onion Jam Stuffed Empanadas Servings: 15 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup turkey, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons dried figs, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup button mushrooms, minced 3 tablespoons caramelized onions 2 tablespoons Marsala Cooking Wine Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Empanada Dough (recipe below) 1 egg, beaten Cranberry Dipping Sauce (recipe below) Heat oven to 350 F. In pan, heat butter; add turkey, figs, mushrooms and caramelized onions.

Deglaze pan with cooking wine; season with salt and pepper, and cool.

Roll out dough 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick and cut into 15 3-inch circles.

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Fold dough in half and crimp with fork; prick top with toothpick to let steam out.

Place empanada on greased sheet tray and brush with remaining egg; bake 15 minutes until golden brown.

Place on plate and serve with Cranberry Dipping Sauce.

Empanada Dough Servings: 15 | Cook time: 5 minutes 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 ounces butter 1 egg 1/3 cup ice water 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Sift flour and salt.

Cut butter into small cubes and blend into flour.

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2 cups Marsala Cooking Wine 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 1/2 cups roasted turkey, large diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons yellow onion, small diced 1 cup zucchini, large diced 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded 2 flatbreads (approximately 8 inches each) 2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped Heat oven to 400 F.

In small saucepan, reduce cooking wine to about 1/2 cup. Mix with barbecue sauce. Toss diced turkey with about 1 tablespoon of sauce and set the entire mixture aside.

Heat oil and saute onion and zucchini about 3 minutes over high heat. Season with garlic salt and remove from heat; mix in Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

In small bowl, mix Gouda and fontina cheeses together and set aside.

Spread each flatbread with an even layer of barbecue sauce. Top each with 1 cup cheese and half the zucchini and turkey mixtures.

Bake 10 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro then cut flatbreads in half to serve.

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Wright County 4-H Awards Day The Wright County 4-H Annual Meeting and Awards Day program was held Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m.

County 4-H Teen Council and Intermediate Council members received special recognition.

Teen Council members are Kelsie Brodersen, Jarika Eisnetrager, HannahJo Gustafson, Gabby Hackley, Matthew Jacobsen, Emily Kapka, Jon Koester, Tristan Mewes, Jane Roberts, Phoebe Sanders, Sarah Seaba, Lindsay Watne, Ryan Watne and Sarah Wilson.

Intermediate Council members

are Olivia Andersen, Chloe Brodersen, Jacie Crutcher, Caleb Jacobsen, Garrett Seaba, and Shea Whaley.

Project awards were given to junior, intermediate, and senior 4-H’ers who demonstrated outstanding work in a project area.

The Intermediate Award winners were recognized. They were Shea Whaley of the Wright Warriors 4-H club, Kara Legleiter of the Lake Clovers 4-H club.

Major county awards were given in the following categories: AK-SAR-BEN Award: Danielle Koester of the Wright Warriors 4-H club, Sydney Redding of the Pleasant

Progressors 4-H club, Sam Sturgeon of the Pleasant Progressors 4-H club, Lilian Swanson of the Wright County P.I.G. 4-H club, and Sarah Wilson of the Wright Warriors 4-H club; Leadership Award: Danielle Koester of the Wright Warriors 4-H club, Jane Roberts of the Iowa Hawkeyes 4-H club, and Sydney Redding of the Pleasant Progressors 4-H club; Achievement Award: Ty Haugen of the Pleasant Progressors 4-H club, Jane Roberts of the Iowa Hawkeyes 4-H club and Lilian Swanson of the Wright County P.I.G. 4-H club; Agriculture Award: Lilian

Swanson of the Wright County P.I.G. 4-H club; Citizenship Award: Kelsie Brodersen of the Dayton Lake 4-H club and Ty Haugen of the Pleasant Progressors 4-H club; Danforth “I Dare You” Award: Jane Roberts of the Iowa Hawkeyes 4-H club, Sydney Redding of the Pleasant Progessors 4-H club, and Sam Sturgeon of the Pleasant Progressors 4-H club.

Long Time Record Keeping award was given to Kelsie Brodersen of the Dayton Lake 4-H club, Ty Haugen of the Pleasant Progressors 4-H club, Danielle Koester of the Wright Warriors 4-H club, Sydney

Redding of the Pleasant progressors 4-H club, Jane Roberts of the Iowa Hawkeeys 4-H club, Sam Sturgeon of the Pleasant Progressors 4-H club, and Lilian Swanson of the Wright County P.I.G. 4-H club they received pen and pencil set.

Wright County’s top award is the Chicago Award Trip. This year the trip was awarded to 4-H’er who has shown outstanding personal growth, Sarah Wilson of the Wright Warriors 4-H club. She will be traveling to Chicago with other youth from the North Central part of the state over Thanksgiving break.

Also recognized during the program were the many volunteers including 4-H club leaders, the Wright County Fair board, the 4-H and Youth Committee and Wright County Extension Council.

Throughout the year these volunteers give their time and resources to help 4-H’ers develop skills through the 4-H program.

For more information on joining or volunteering for the 4-H program please contact Jessica Norman at the Wright County ISU Extension and Outreach office at 515-532-3453 or jnorman@iastate.edu.

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Lilian Swanson of the Wright County P.I.G. 4-H group was awarded the 2015 - 2016 Agriculture Award. Photo by Kim Demory

Sarah Wilson of the Wright Warriors will be heading to Chicago as the recipient of the 2016 Chicago Trip Award. Photo

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Teen Council

Members of the Wright County 4H Teen Council include, front row, from left: Sarah Seaba, Sarah Wilson, Jane Roberts, Lindsay Watne, and Jon Koester. Back row, from left: Kelsie Brodersen, Matthew Jacobsen, Phoebe Sanders, Emily Kapka, Gabby Hackley, HannahJo Gustafson, Tristan Mewes, and Ryan Watne. Photo by Kim Demory

4-H Achievement Award

Wright County 4-Hers receiving the 2015 - 2015 Achievement Award included, from left: Jane Roberts, Lilian Swanson, and Ty Haugen.

Photo by Kim Demory

Record-keeping can be a challenging part of 4-H, but it’s an important job. 4-Hers recognized for the long time record keeping habits included, front row, from left: Jane Roberts, Sam Sturgeon, and Kelsie Brodersen.

Back row, from left: Danielle Koester, Lilian Swanson, and Ty Haugen.

Missing is Sydney Redding. Photo by Kim Demory

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Learning and growing are what 4-H is about. Serving as Junior Teen Council members and preparing them for future leadership roles are, front row, from left: Jacie Crutcher and Garrett Seaba. Back row, from left: Caleb Jacobsen, Olivia Andersen, Shea Whaley, and Chloe Brodersen. Photo by Kim Demory

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Jane Roberts (left) and Sam Sturgeon (right) were presented with the 2015 - 2016 I Dare You 4-H Award during the banquet held Sunday, Nov. 6. Missing is Sydney Redding. Photo by Kim Demory

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Nancy Huisinga, Kim Weaver, and Susan Bangert (fifth through seventh from the left, back row) posed with local supporters at Pizza Ranch.

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The end of the trail: democratic candidates stop in Wright County Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com On Wednesday, six days before their campaigns’ end, the Democratic Party candidates for state senate and house seats, as well as Kim Weaver, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives opposing incumbent Steve King, visited with a small group of dedicated supporters at the Clarion Pizza Ranch. Though readers by now know the outcome of the election, the candidates at that time were in the home stretch of their campaigns. “It’s like the last leg of a marathon,” Weaver said.

The Sheldon area resident, who formerly worked in the Department of Human Services for 10 years and is currently a long-term care ombudsmen, cited financial stability for the elderly as one of her chief issues. She believes in promoting affordable options for long-term care and expanding Medicare to cover some of those options. “It’s definitely something that affects everybody. It crosses party lines,” she said.

She also has a plan for options to reduce and defer payments for

student loans based on volunteer hours. She says such efforts would give more opportunities for young people to return to live in rural areas, since they will be less pressured to find a high-paying job.

Her other positions include support for production of industrial hemp in Iowa, opposition to eminent domain abuse for private profit (citing the Dakota Access Pipeline), and opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “There’s always the unintended consequences to these treaties,” she said.

Susan Bangert, candidate for Iowa Senate District 4, said her chief legislative priority is education.

“We need to decide on the funding early in the season so the schools know how much they will get,” she said. (This year, legislators had not decided on a funding amount before school budgets had to be finalized.)

She believes if no decision is made, the state should default to an increase of a percentage of annual growth.

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Iowa, U.S. soybean farmers harvest colossal crop Farmers optimistic record demand will bolster prices The nation’s soybean crop keeps growing. Fortunately for Iowa soybean farmers, so does demand, according to industry analysts and government reports released today.

“I’ve seen so much excitement and interest from around the world about our products,” said Iowa Soybean Association President Rolland Schnell, who farms near Newton. “International and domestic demand for soybeans, meal and oil continues to grow because buyers understand we have a high quality product that can be delivered on time. That gives me faith sales will stay strong and prices will increase.”

U.S. soybean production is forecast at an all-time high 4.27 billion bushels, according to the October U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Crop Production Report.

That’s up 2 percent from last month and 9 percent higher than last year’s record harvest.

Soybean yields nationwide, due to near ideal growing conditions in much of the Midwest, are expected to average a record 51.4 bushels per acre, the report said. That’s nearly 1 bushel more than last month’s estimate and 3.4 bushels above last year.

Iowa farmers are in the process of harvesting their best soybean crop ever, according to the report.

Production and yields, which remained unchanged from last month, are estimated at 551 million bushels and 58 bushels per acre, respectively.

“I’m seeing everything from astonishing to good yields, and good quality as well,” Schnell said.

Luckily for soybean farmers, analysts say demand is nearly matching production.

“For soybeans, we’re on a record pace to get things sold,” said Al Kluis, owner of Kluis Commodities of Wayzata, Minnesota.

U.S. Soybean exports for 2016/17 are projected to exceed 2 billion bushels for the time, according to the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report. That’s a 40-million-bushel increase from last month.

The domestic soybean crush is forecast at a record 1.95 billion bushels, unchanged from last month, the WASDE Report indicates. Ending stocks for 2016/17 are estimated at 395 million bushels, data shows.

Even though ending stock estimates for the current marketing year increased 30 million bushels from last month and are nearly double last year’s final tally, industry experts don’t consider them highly burdensome given strong sales.

“It’s the first year we’ve produced a 4-billion-bushel crop and the first

time more than 4 billion bushels will be used,” Kluis said.

The favorable stocks-to-use ratio is one reason soybean prices haven’t hit rock bottom after three record crops in a row, industry officials say.

Prices are projected at $8.30 to $9.80 per bushel, according to government estimates.

ISA Market Development Director Grant Kimberley said there’s plenty of reasons for soybean farmers to be optimistic. A record number of soybean buyers visited Iowa this fall and several of the largest soybean processors in China, the world’s largest importer of beans, will ink purchase agreements Friday during the World Food Prize in Des Moines.

“Demand is increasing,” Kimberley said. “The Chinese have plans to move 70 million citizens into the middle class in five to 10 years. They are going to eat more eggs, milk and meat that will require more soybeans to produce.”

Check Soil Temperatures Before Applying Anhydrous Ammonia As air temperatures continue to fluctuate this fall, so do soil temperatures. This means it may still be too early to apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) to cropland without risking nitrogen losses through groundwater leaching.

Anhydrous ammonia applied before soil temperatures, at a 4-inch depth, are 50 degrees Fahrenheit and trending lower will quickly convert to nitrate. While ammonium will mostly stay attached to the soil, nitrate will flow with water.

“If we get more rain than the soil can absorb this fall or next spring, the nitrate is at risk to leach

into groundwater, tile water, and streams,” says Eric Hurley, nutrient management specialist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Des Moines.

Since most of the nitrogen in liquid swine manure is in the ammonium form, it should also be applied when the soil temperature is cold and the soil microorganisms which convert ammonium to nitrate are relatively inactive, says Hurley.

Nitrogen losses can also impact crop development, says Barb Stewart, state agronomist for NRCS in Iowa. “We encourage farmers to wait until spring to apply fertilizers,”

she said. “This not only prevents nitrogen losses throughout the fall and winter, but spring application ensures the nitrogen is available when the crop needs it the most.”

As of Nov. 2, soil temperatures were slightly above 50 degrees in the northern third of the state, but were still in the mid to upper 50s in soils throughout the rest of Iowa. Farmers and fertilizer dealers are encouraged to check Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Soil Temperature Map at http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/ NPKnowledge/ for trending soil temperatures throughout the state.

USDA: Baling Cornstalks Detrimental to Your Soil and Wallet Iowa farmers who bale cornstalks for livestock bedding or sell it to other livestock producers are entering into a losing proposition due to the lost nutrient value and soil health benefits, according to officials with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Based on current commodity prices and the value in each bale, Neil Sass, agronomist with NRCS in West Union, says farmers should leave crop residue in the field. “The plant residue left in the field after harvest is a valuable resource,” says Sass. “The value in cornstalks can be better used for reducing soil erosion, providing extra organic matter content in the soil, and contributing nutrients back to the soil.”

One ton cornstalk bales are

currently selling for $20-$30 per bale across Iowa. The latest estimates show that each one ton bale has a value of about $32 when considering the nutrients ($7/ton), custom raking ($3/ton), and custom baling ($22/ ton).

Sass says farmers should also consider the nutrient value of hay, given today’s prices. “Selling hay bales or cornstalk bales and removing them from the farm at current prices is equivalent to having a fertilizer sale,” he said. “Rather than selling them, farmers should consider using them for bedding.”

Rick Bednarek, state soil scientist with NRCS, says plant residue contributes directly to soil performance through added organic matter. “The additional organic

matter crop residue provides helps the soil’s nutrient availability, nutrient holding capacity, and water holding capacity,” he said.

“Crop residue also protects the soil from the impact of raindrops, helping to maintain soil aggregate stability, which affects infiltration, aeration and drainage,” he said.

Farmers who decide to harvest crop residue are encouraged to adopt the following practices: 1. Reduce or eliminate tillage operations. 2. Adjust crop rotations to minimize low residue crops. 3. Grow cover crops.

4. Add manure to fertility plan.

For more information about conservation planning and financial assistance programs, contact your local NRCS office or go online to www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov.

Educational Program for Sheep Producers to be Held in Ames ISU Extension and Outreach event will feature both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an educational program for sheep producers on Nov. 19 in Ames, Iowa. The event will be held at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center and will feature speakers Dan Morrical and Curtiss Youngs.

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $5 per person.

“The focus of the presentations in this session are part of the industry roadmap goals to increase lamb crop and improve consumer satisfaction with American lamb,” said Morrical, professor and extension sheep specialist in animal science at Iowa State.

Morrical will present at 10 a.m. on the new veterinary feed directive and its impact on sheep producers.

He will also provide information on producing better market lambs at 11:30 a.m.

Youngs, professor in animal science at ISU, will inform attendees on critical management factors to achieve a high lamb crop at 10:30 a.m.

There are two options for the day’s afternoon sessions. Morrical will speak on evaluating lamb carcasses and using Sheep Brands computer ration software to balance

rations, beginning at 1:15 p.m. in Kildee Hall on the Iowa State campus.

The second option is hands-on skills development held at the ISU Sheep Teaching Farm and presented

by Youngs and Joe Sellers, beef specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

An educational program designed specifically for youth and led by Amy Powell, extension

program specialist in animal science at ISU, will also be held at 10 a.m.

Youth who attend will learn about lambing management and newborn lamb care. In the afternoon session youth can select either option.

The event is sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach and Premier Sheep Supply.

Contact Morrical at 515-2942904 or morrical@iastate.edu with any questions.

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Coach Lingenfelter Releases Season Football Stats

By Les Houser Clarion-Goldfield-Dows/ CAL head football coach Newt Lingenfelter has released his team’s final season stats along with how they ranked as a team and individually in Class 2A, District 2.

The 2016 Cowboy team finished 4-5 overall, with a 2-5 record in district play to finish sixth.

Crestwood, Cresco won the district title at 7-0, with New Hampton also qualifying for the playoffs at 6-1.

The team scored 266 total points for an average of 29.6 per game, while giving up 225 points for an average of 25.0 per game. They compiled 2,231 rushing yards and 973 passing yards for a total of 3.204 or 356 yards per game.

Kainan Braun rushed for 978 yards on 154 carries for an average of 6.4 yards per run. He scored 13 touchdowns. Nate Rapp ran for 709 yards on 146 attempts for an average of 4.9 yards per run. He scored eight touchdowns. Reymundo Vasquez rushed for 191 yards on 43 carries for an average of 4.4 yards per run.

He scored three touchdowns. Avery Harrington rushed for 165 yards on nine attempts for an average of 18.3 yards per run. Jesse Carrillo rushed for 140 yards on 19 carries for an average of 7.4 yards per run. He scored one touchdown. Other yards were furnished by Sam Johnson (19 yards and a touchdown), Israel Rivera (15 yards), Kameron Jergenson (eight yards), Chance Konopasek (five yards), Ben Powers (four yards) and Will Weidemann (one yard and a touchdown).

Braun was 58 of 133 in passing for 973 yards (16.8 yards per completion) with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. His final QB rating was 111.9. Chase Harker caught 27 passes for 566 yards and a touchdown for an average of 21.0 yards per catch. Harrington caught

12 passes for 237 yards and six touchdowns for an average of 19.8 yards per catch. Will Weidemann caught seven passes for 63 yards for an average of 9.0 yards per catch.

Rapp caught two passes for 47 yards for an average of 23.5 yards per catch. Rivera caught eight passes for 43 yards for an average of 5.4 yards per catch. Vasquez caught two passes for 17 yards for an average of 8.5 yards per catch.

The top five in total offense, rushing and receiving combined, were: Braun with 978 yards, Rapp with 756 yards, Harker with 566 yards, Harrington with 402 yards and Vasquez with 208 yards. The top five in total offense, rushing and passing combined, were: Braun with 1,951 yards, Rapp with 709 yards, Vasquez with 191 yards, Harrington with 165 yards and Carrillo 140 yards. The top six in total scoring were: Braun with 98 points, Rapp with 50 points, Harrington with 50 points, Vasquez with 18 points and W. Weidemann with 12 points.

Brendon Boyd booted 17 punts for a total of 485 yards and an average of 28.5 yards per kick. Braun made nine punts for 293 yards and an average of 32.6 per kick. Harker returned 17 kickoffs for 261 total yards for an average of 15.4 yards.

Rivera returned seven kicks for 142 yards for an average of 20.3 yards.

Rapp returned four kicks for 119 yards for an average of 29.8 yards.

Harker also returned eight punts for 125 total yards and an average of 15.8 yards. Sergio Martinez was 7 of 11 on PAT’s for 63.6 percent, with Boyd 5 of 11 for 45.5 percent and Harrington 2 of 4 for 50 percent.

Will Weidemann led in solo tackles with 45, followed by: Rapp with 34, Braun with 24, Salvador Fregoso with 22, Harker with 16, Harrington with 15, Max Weidemann and

Rivera with 14 each, Alex Machuca and Ben Powers with 12 each and Trent McAtee and Carrillo with 10 each. Tackle assists were led by W. Weidemann with 31, followed

by Rapp with 29.5, Braun with 17, Fregoso with 15, Harker with 14.5 and Max Weidemann with 13.

Ranked by total tackles the order would be: W. Weidemann 76, Rapp 63.5, Braun 41, Fregoso 37, Harker 30.5, M. Weidemann 27, Rivera 22, Machuca 21.5, Harrington 20.5, McAtee 18, Vasquez 13, Carrillo 12, Zack Leist 12, Boyd 9, Johnson 4, Riley State 4, Ryan Watne 2.5, Colby Lienemann 2, Jacob O’Connor 1.5, Cael Ahrens 1.5, Andrew Conlon and Martinez one each and Kameron Jergenson 0.5.

Will Weidemann and Rapp each made six solo stops for lost yardage, while Max Weidemann had two tackle assists for a loss. Max had two solo sacks, with Will, Rapp, Fregoso, Harker and Leist all getting one solo sack each. Braun had four interceptions, with W. Weidemann, Machuca, Harrington, Vasquez and O’Connor all picking off one pass each. Rapp, W. Weidemann, Powers and Leist all had one fumble recovery each.

In district games only, the Cowboys team was second in total offense, third in scoring offense, second in rushing offense and fifth in passing offense. They were sixth in total defense, sixth in scoring defense, sixth in rushing defense and seventh in passing defense.

Braun was third in rushing yards (630) and fifth in passing yards (739).

Harker was second in receiving yards (487), with Braun fourth in scoring (64 points). Braun led the district in total offense (1,369), while Will Weidemann led in total tackles (80).

Coach Klaver Reports On Middle School Cross Country

These are the members of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School cross country team. Pictured are: First row, from left; Thomas Klaver, Athan Sikyta, Nicole Lorenzo, Joanna Duran, Kaylynn Nelson, Kaeden Langfitt, Jorge Castorena. Second row, from left; Eugene Rosenbaum, Nick Carpenter, Caleb Jacobsen, Maxwell Smith, Jamie Castillo and Isaiah Nebbe. Their coach is Jay Klaver.

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows middle school cross country coach Jay Klaver provided a list of his team’s improvement in individual times for the season along with his comments on the year.

The improvements from the start to the finish of the season were: Athan Sikyta 11:27; Max Smith 2:47; Jamie Castillo :55; Nicole Lorenzo 2:57; Caleb Jacobsen 4:48; Kaeden Langfitt 1:36; Jorge Castereno 1:20; Nick Carpenter 3:03; Kaylynn Nelson 4:02; Joanna

These are the members of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 7th grade football team for this year. Pictured are: First row, from left; Elic Fjetland, Maddox Konopasek, Landon Olson, Thane Jackson, Michael Hanekom.

Second row, from left; Tyson Berning, Aidan Harrington, Jaxson Carpenter, Jacob Moore, Garrett Seaba, Devin Morales. Third row, from left; Coach Jay Jackson, Coady Olson, Danile Chavez, Cael Chase, Connor State, Linden Johnson, Coach Tyler Warnke.

Coaches report on CGD Middle School football season ress of this talented team next season.”

He feels the highlight of the year was versus Hampton-Dumont. “Aidan (Harrington) took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown, and we executed the game plan to perfection with only 13 players,” said Jackson. “Both the offense and defense were clicking that night. I was very proud of our team effort and it was a great win.”

The 8th grade team was coached

by Craig Warnke and Tom Conlon, and ended their year with a 4-2 record. “This was a very explosive group,” said Conlon. “They were able to score offensively, defensivel and on every special team category.

They can be proud of their effort.”

on the team next year. One of the highlights of the year was at the Hampton invitational where every runner achieved their personal best time. Another highlight came at the conference meet, where Jamie Castillo placed fifth and Kaeden Langfitt sixth. As a coach I could not have asked for a better group to work with. Good team chemistry, along with hard work in practice, paid off for us this year.”

Wright County Shooters Hold Final Event Of The Year The Wright County Shooting Association held their final competition shoot of the year on Sunday, October 29 at the gun range on Reed Avenue. A large group turned out to use their skills one final time.

In the limited class, it was Bill Holden the winner with 190 total points in a time of 29.20. He had 10 in penalties for a final score of 6.164.

Second went to Mike Townsend with 227 points in 40.61. He had 10 in penalties for a score of 5.343. Third was Lynn Barz with 195 points in 37.89. He had 10 in penalties for a score of 4.882. Others competing

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 7th grade football coaches Tyler Warnke and Jay Jackson filed this report on their team’s season. The young Cowboys were 3-3 for the year, defeating St. Edmond 20-0, Hampton-Dumont 36-0 and Eagle Grove 46-0, while losing to West Hancock, Algona and Iowa Falls-Alden “It was a very memorable season,” said Jackson. “The team continued to improve each week, and hung in there when we had some injuries. I was very proud of our players for stepping up and filling in positions they might not have played before.

We had a pretty balanced attack on offense, being able to run the ball and throw it when we needed to. I look forward to watching the prog-

Duran 4:04 and Eugene Rosenbaum 2:26. Isaiah Nebbe was injured for the year, while Derrick Lee Harms and Lexy Lilly had no time trial.

“We had the highest number of middle school runners in recent memory with 15 out,” said Klaver.

“We were led by a strong group of eight 8th graders. They showed great leadership throughout the year. I am very excited to send them on to the JV and varsity program. Our 7th graders had a nice group also. I look forward to them being the leaders

The season opened with West Hancock as the team posted a 5636 victory in the high-scoring affair.

“We had a slow first quarter, but came back from a 20-0 opening deficit,” said Warnke. Versus Algona, the Cowboys lost 42-30. “We had a late third quarter lead, but failed to close it out,” said Warnke.

“They defeated St. Edmond 50-34 to go to 2-1, and kept it going with a 26-14 win the next time out versus Hampton-Dumont. Iowa Falls-Alden came to Clarion and handed the Cowboys a 36-20 loss. “That was a talented Cadet team,” said Warnke.

The season ended on a good note, as they defeated Eagle Grove 48-0.

“That was a great team effort,” said Warnke.

These are the members of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 8th grade football team for this year. Pictured are: First row, from left; Damien Bjorklund, Raymond Boeset, Angel Carrillo, Caleb Hunter White, Camden Hanson. Second row, from left; Trenton Jergenson, Mateo Martinez, Dylan Morales, Reed Abbas, Gustavo Antonio, Rafael Jemenez. Third row, from left; Coach Tom Conlon, Anthony Ramos, Shane Conlon, Kane Nelson, Christian Gaytan, Gavin Wilson and Coach Craig Warnke.

were Dennis Mraz (3.769), Pat Starr (3.475), Kamryn Phillips (3.238), Brian Gibson (2.945), Cody Larue (2.682), Jerry West (2.645), Jennilee Rosburg (2.495) and Brian Bangs (1.414).

In the open class, it was Townsend taking that with 203 points in 33.12.

He had no penalties for a score of 6.129. Second went to Barz with 190 points in 38.54. He had 10 in penalties for a score of 4.670. Third was Rosburg with 179 points in 63.30. She had 10 in penalties for a score of 2.669. Others competing were Bangs (2.551), Larue (1.334) and West (0.703).

In the optic class the winner was Townsend with 205 points in 45.57.

He had no penalties for a score of 4.498. Second went to Barz with 231 points in 63.98. He had no penalties for a score of 3.610.

Ta k i n g third was Rosburg with 184 points in 63.00. She had no penalties for a score of 2.894. Also competing were Larue (2.460) and Bangs (2.392).

The revolver class was won by Marz with a score of 1.402.

Watch for the schedule and information on next year’s monthly competitions as spring approaches.

Red Ribbon Week Comes to an End, The Message is for the Whole Year As 2016’s Red Ribbon Week comes to an end we need to consider as parents and community members that our message to our youth needs to remain consistent the whole year through. During Red Ribbon Week we spend a lot of time teaching our very young that being drug free is our standard. If you walk through a school during this week you will observe Red Ribbon assemblies, classroom doors being decorated, and pledges to be drug free being signed and proudly displayed in the halls.

Notes to parents and caregivers are sent home to encourage conversation between caregivers and children regarding good decisions, resisting peer pressure and living a healthy and drug free lifestyle. A drive through our communities will often reveal red

ribbons tied on lamp posts down our Main Street. But how often do we speak to youth about being drug free once this week has come and gone?

This message is a valuable one, and well worth repeating throughout the year.

Parents should initiate ageappropriate conversations about remaining drug free with their children at each stage of development.

This should begin when children are very young; a time to begin this conversation could be when you give your child their vitamin. Visit www. medicineabuse.org for additional tips on how to begin these conversations.

The way in which we communicate to our youth that being drug free is important is not always in our spoken words. Not to downplay the spoken

word; research does indicate when parents talk to their kids about drug use, kids are significantly less likely to use drugs. Parent/caregiver behaviors surrounding drug use is often what our kids will use to determine their own path. How could our parents/ caregivers be wrong? Believe it or not, Parents/caregivers are the single largest influence on their children, making their own decisions important for more than just themselves.

I encourage you to give your own behaviors a second thought and ask yourself whether or not your actions reflect the message you wish for your kids to receive? For additional information on substance abuse prevention please contact Community and Family Resources’ Prevention Department at 866-801-0085.

Lucy Standish Newcastle Daughters of the American Revolution met November 3 The Lucy Standish Newcastle Daughters of the American Revolution met November 3rd at 11:30 at the Second Street Emporium in Webster City. Hostesses were Webster City members.

Regent Trudy Larson called the meeting to Order. We observed a moment of silence in memory of member Margaret Genschmer, 100 years of age, who passed away October 27th. A floral tribute has been sent to the family for the funeral from the Society.

The invocation was given by Chaplain Marge Moore.

The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by the American’s Creed, in unison.

Ten members answered rolls call with a total of one hundred five volunteer hours for the month of October One guest, Ardeth Kocourek from Martin, South Dakota and a member of the DAR chapter of Gordon, Nebraska was a guest.. Another Guest, our speaker,

Ester Lehman.

The Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reported that thirty members have paid their dues. The National and State dues will now be submitted..

The National Defense Report was given by Iris Eriksen, with members contributing. The names of the last 10 Vice Presidents being remembered. (or not). How quickly we forget them.

Indian Minutes. Daleen Schlitter reported that there are 527 tribes recognized by the Dept. of the Indian Affairs. Then ,.Ardeth Kocourek gave the view of the Sioux Indians and their Reservations in South Dakota, their present life style, their non-contribution to county or state tax bases, and their problems, of alcohol, and drug and domestic abuse.

Regent Larson reminded members to Vote, to celebrate Veteran’s Day, and Thanksgiving, in November. Gifts for the Veterans

in Marshalltown were donated and collected.

The New Chapter By-Laws phamplets were distributed.

Delegates to the ISDAR Board of Management next August 6-7 need to be submitted. Regent Larson, Vice Regent Schlitter, Beth Menges and Lois Lesher as Alternates were chosen.

The December Meeting will be held December 1st at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City at 9:30 A.M. with Trudy Larson as Hostess.

The meeting was adjourned with the Daughters Pledge.

The program was given by Esther Lehman, “The Expedition”. The Dragoons leaving from Fort Des Moines and exploring the Iowa Territory up into Minnesota on the Mississippi River, and then returning south on another route. Maps and pictures, added to the interesting presentation.

Respectively Submitted Iris Eriksen, Recording Secretary

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By Karen Weld ** Ameriprise Financial is participating in the ‘National Day of Service’ to help alleviate hunger in our community. A collection box has been placed in the Clarion office to help benefit Upper Des Moines Opportunity Wright County Outreach Center. Bring non-perishable food items/toiletries to 326 Central Avenue West starting now through November 11th. Its Fall Open House will be held on Friday, November 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please bring in nonperishable food items or toiletries and enjoy some refreshments on us. For questions, call 1-515-532-3457 or e-mail kevin.l.kakacek@ampf.com . ** Salute to Veterans will be held on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, at the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows high school gym at 10 AM. Mark Thompson will be the featured speaker with the regular activities of the elementary students. A freewill offering dinner will be provided from Wholly Smoke of Dows following. ** Veterans Day Program at Friday, November 11th at 1:30 pm - Robert Blue Middle School in Eagle Grove.

Everyone is welcome. ** Dows hosts its annual Veterans’ Day salute on Friday, November 11

at 6 p.m. – at the community center. ** Iowa River Players in Rowan will be presenting “M*A*S*H” beginning on Veteran’s Day, November 11 at 7:30 pm. Area Veterans are invited to apply for a free ticket for that date by calling 1-515-532-2565 or writing 728 Maple Lane, Clarion 50525 for a reservation; include name and address. Requests may be made until November 8th. Regular tickets for friends and family of the veteran are $10 at the door. Other performance dates include Nov 12, 18 and 19 at 7.30 pm; November 13 and 20 at 2pm when regular prices apply. ** Eagle Grove Evangelical Lutheran (615 - S.W. 2nd Street) Scandinavian Coffee & Bake Sale is Saturday, November 12 from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Norwegian baked goods such as Potato Cakes, HaringKaka, Lefsa, KrumKaka, Kringla. Visit their country store. ** United Methodist Church in Dows is hosting a Turkey Dinner - Dows Community Building on Sunday, November 13 from 11 am – 1 pm. Menu: roast turkey/dressing, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, salad bar, assorted pies. Prices: Adults – $10, K-12 years old – $4,

Pre-school & younger – free. Carryouts available at the door. For in town free delivery, call the Community Center 1-515-852-4327 on Sat. Nov. 12 from 10 am – 1 pm or Sun. Nov. 13 before 9 am. ** Join Clarion American Legion Auxiliary members at Pizza Ranch, south Main in Clarion, as they bus table for a % of its gross plus tips on Monday, November 14 from 5 - 8 p.m. Dollars will be used to support veterans’ needs/activities locally and within the state of Iowa. ** Christmas Coffee/Bazaar/Bake Sale at United Church of Christ, 1115 SW 2nd, Eagle Grove on Thursday, November 17 from 8:30 am - 11 am. ** UCC Congregational Church, 121 - 3rd Avenue N.E. in Clarion CHICKEN & NODDLE LUNCH - Wednesday, November 16 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Carryouts available.

Bake Sale & Coffee opens at 8:30 a.m. ** The Clarion ISH Auxiliary holds its 5th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale on Thursday, November 17, starting at 11 am until all pies are sold.

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Apple, Peach, Blueberry , Cherry, Strawberry/Rhubarb and Mixed Berry. ** Dows United Methodist Church will host a Polka Church Service on Sunday, November 20 at 10 am.

Music provided by Dan’s Band with Dan Steenhard on accordion, keyboard, and lead vocals; singing great old time polkas with awesome words for worship. Everyone is welcome for this innovative worship service. ** Iowa Specialty Hospital will again offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training through Wright Health Partners Health Careers Academy starting in January 2017. Community members must be at least 17 years old to participate in the EMT class or at least 16 years old to participate in the CNA class. Scholarships may be available to those community members who apply and meet certain criteria. Scholarship applications must be returned to Abby Young

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From the Korner

By Marillyn Korth Another wonderful fall day.

We’ve had our share of rain but these days are a bonus.

Last Monday, I woke up feeling a little cold and found my furnace wasn’t running. Jon came over and put a fuse in the thermostat and it helped for a minute, but didn’t last.

So I called the furnace man and he came and spent two days here, but now I can have heat. Also on Monday, my water pressure was low, so I called the plumber and they came out and fixed it. Never rains but what it pours.

Tuesday, Till, Tosha and her mom Sharon, came and spent the night. Till started a new job that involves traveling and so they came to see me before she leaves. Was a good visit. No dogs! Ha! The girls went home about mid morning. I didn’t go to prayer group as my leg was pretty stiff.

Thursday, Marlea and I went to

Iowa Falls and shopped.

Friday, I got up early as Jean was coming to clean. She called me early to tell me she wouldn’t be coming as her mom had a stroke and she was with her. Lucille has her family with her, but is very ill. Have sent her my prayers.

Friday was Date with Jane day.

Can’t believe what a good time we have at lunch. Jane had been down to see Bev Coombs on Thurs. They had a good visit.

Saturday, I had lunch in Alden with Bill and Shirley Sanders of Bradford, Jon, E, Michael and Alex.

What a fun time. Bill and Shirley are getting ready for their annual pilgrimage to Florida and their van got rear ended. So they are kind of up in the air.

This afternoon I watched a documentary about the Dust Bowl.

I guess I never knew much about the hardships that the Southern

Plains went through along with the depression. My word, we are lucky.

These farmers didn’t have a crop for sometimes four years. It was an amazing story and I learned a lot.

I forgot to tell you that I had a phone call on Monday that I could plan on moving into Leahy Grove in Hampton sometime this month. A decision I was reluctant to make, but now I am getting excited. I will be neighbors to Don and Sandy again.

The plan is to move for the winter, but who knows.

The other day, I was talking to Norma on the phone and I was looking for my cell phone. I told her I was looking for it and then I realized I was talking on it. Do you think it is time for me to vacate the building? Sounds like the brain has already gone.

Have a great week. Till next time.MK

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Wright County farmers who want to support the Wright County Freedom Rock can donate corn and beans.

NEW Cooperative will accept grain donations to the Wright County Freedom Rock account. Any donation of 100 bushels of corn or 50 bushels of beans can be recognized with an 8x8 paver inscribed with the donator’s name. These pavers will be added to Freedom Rock sidewalks next year. Contact Richard Echelberger at 641373-2788 for additional info and forms for pavers.

Turkey Dinner at Dows United Methodist Church

Northey comments on Iowa crops

The United Methodist Church in Dows, Iowa will hold their Annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Dows Community Convention Center from 11 am – 1 pm.

Ticket prices are: Adults – $10, K-12 years old – $4, Pre-school & younger – free.

Local free delivery is available by calling the Community Center 515852-4327 Saturday morning Nov. 12 or Sunday morning, Nov. 13.

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.

“The weather was nearly ideal for harvest last week and farmers have now harvested 86 percent of corn and 95 percent of beans statewide. The warm and dry weather has also been very good for establishment of cover crops and allowed good progress building new conservation practices and getting other work done on the farm,” Northey said.

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Dows Veterans Day Program is Friday, November 11 The Dows Community Veterans Day Program will be held Friday, November 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dows Community Convention Center.

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The United Methodist Church in Dows, Iowa will host a Polka Church Service on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 10 am.

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previous year and the five-year average, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. A wide variety of activities were performed during the week, including chopping and baling corn stalks, tillage, tiling, and manure and fertilizer applications. Corn for grain continued to be piled outside as storage becomes tighter.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 85 percent adequate and 7 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 5 percent short, 83 percent adequate and 11 percent surplus.

Eighty-six percent of the corn crop for grain has been harvested, 4 days behind last year and 1 day behind the five-year average.

Moisture content of all corn for grain being harvested in Iowa dropped to 16 percent. Ninety-five percent of the soybean crop has been harvested, 1 week behind last year, and 5 days behind normal. Corn and soybean harvest in southwest and south central Iowa continues to lag behind the rest of the State.

Grain movement from farm

to elevator was rated 62 percent moderate to heavy. Off-farm grain storage availability was rated 69 percent adequate to surplus. Onfarm grain storage availability was rated 62 percent adequate to surplus.

Livestock conditions were described as excellent with drier than normal feedlots for this time of year when compared to the previous 2 years.

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1st Row (l to r) Alondra Aragon, Chloe Hanson, Zach Fields, Brennon Wiezorek, Ryan Watne, Noelia Meza, Jade LaRue, Maya LaRue, Hannah Jo Gustafson, Lizbeth Antonio. 2nd Row (l to r) Mackenzie Heiden, Katherine Loenen, Amaya Watne, Isaac Romero, Clinton Miller, Kylie Klaver, Paige Willey, Perla Padilla, Haley Nerem, Madison Kubly. 3rd Row (l to r) Jaace Weidemann, Carter Dietz, Kaden Bricker

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7th/8th Grade Girls’ Choir

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1003 CentraL ave e ~ CLarion Beautiful 4BR, 2 bath, huge garage, great location, & great family home. $169,900

2013 FORD EXPLORER SPORT AWD

2016 MAZDA CX5 AWD

NOW - NOV 30TH 5 quarts synthetic blend oil, excludes diesels.

$

599*

/month

U6074

$ Was $41,995

Sale Price!

39,425

$

386*

/month

P5082

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Paid for by Bangert Committee for State Senate

Was $26,995

Sale Price!

24,904

$

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2995

$

$

480*

/month

Z3202

$ Was $32,995

Sale Price!

$

30,946

*PAYMENT BASED ON 20% TRADE EQUITY OR CASH DOWN. 60 MONTHS AT 5.9% APR WITH APPROVED CREDIT PLUS TAX, TITLE AND LICENSE.

Belmond 641-444-3330 • Clarion 515-532-6603

446

/month*

N5077A

Was $29,995

Sale Price!

$

28,753

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