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County working with FEMA to mitigate flood damage Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com After the September flood stopped harvest in its tracks, things eventually got back to normal in Wright County.

The last of the corn is being brought in, but some of the most damaged roads have only recently been fixed, and problems like bank sluffing and tile blowouts have affected field drainage.

At the end of October, FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) declared several Iowa counties, including Wright, disaster areas due to flooding. At Monday’s supervisors meeting, the supervisors and Drainage Clerk Deb Lukes met with Phil Jacobs with JJG Grant Management to discuss how the county will proceed with identifying areas for assistance with disaster funding.

So far, the county has identified 17 sites for repair, which should get underway in the spring. Lukes will

be in charge of communicating with landowners to review affected areas.

The county will have 18 months to complete repairs after flood-related damages are identified.

Apart from the canvass of votes, the only other item of business was to appoint Kent Rutherford to the Economic Development board to replace Bob Malloy. Rutherford has served on the Economic Development loan review board for several years. The supervisors were quite comfortable with the replacement.

“I’m sure Kent will fill his shoes perfectly,” said Supervisor Rick Rasmussen.

The supervisors approved Rutherford’s appointment; his term starts January 1, 2017.

The scheduled review of the Parent Connection program’s conflict of interest policy and new standards was postponed until next week.

Wright went red

In this much-anticipated election, Wright County residents made their voices heard, with a total of 6,092 ballots cast.

For the presidential race, votes for Donald Trump were 3,800. Votes for Hillary Clinton were 1,896. In addition, 330 voters, just over 5 percent of total presidential votes, went third party.

For the US Senate race, incumbent Charles Grassley received 4,208 votes; Patty Judge, 1,550. Charles Aldrich received 168, Jim Hennager received 39, Michael Luick-Thrams received 12; there were 4 write-in votes.

For US Representative for district 4, incumbent Steve King received 3,716 votes; Kim Weaver, 2,102.

There were 3 write-in votes.

For State Senator for district 4, Dennis Guth received 3,775 votes, and Susan Bangert 2,030 votes. There were 4 write-in votes.

For State Representative for District 8, Terry C. Baxter received 3,699 votes, and Nancy Paule Huisinga 2,068 votes. There were 3 write-in votes.

County Supervisors Rick Rasmussen and Karl Helgevold were

both re-elected with 4,786 votes and 4,662 votes respectively. Write-ins for the supervisors, unopposed on the ballot, were 70 against Rasmussen and 77 against Helgevold.

County Auditor Betty Ellis was re-elected with 4,892 votes against 38 write-in votes. Sheriff Jason Schluttenhofer was also re-elected, with 5,027 votes against 37 write-in votes—making him the person with the highest number of total votes of any candidate on the ballot in Wright County.

70.62 percent of Wright County’s registered voters participated in the election. Many chose to vote ahead of time with an absentee ballot—37 percent of total voters, a number Auditor Betty Ellis thought would increase during future elections due to convenience. “We had tons of new voter registrations,” she added.

Common write-in choices for the presidential election included “Mickey Mouse,” “Anyone but her,” “Anyone but him,” and choosing the write-in option but leaving the space blank, Ellis said.

These results, approved by the Wright County board of supervisors, included some late absentee ballots which weren’t tallied in earlier reports.

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Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmai.com What is a veteran?

“Someone who protects our country.”

“Someone who cares for our freedom.”

Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? “Because they’re really

important to us.”

“To celebrate the ones who’ve tried to save us.”

“It makes me happy that I get to help celebrate them.”

These were some of the responses high school student Noah Ansel got when he interviewed elementary school students about veterans for a special Veterans Day video tribute.

The video was part of the November 11 program at Clarion-GoldfieldDows High School, attended by district students and close to 250 community members.

In addition to veterans from age 18 to 100 and their families, those who helped make the day of celebration successful included the high school music department and

all grades of the elementary school, who provided music, thanked veterans, and demonstrated the folding of the flag.

Local veteran Mark Thompson, who served in the Marines in the Philippines, Nigeria, Gaza, and several other locations, gave the main address. He said it was meaningful to be able to share his experience as a veteran with so many people.

“Such events did not exist when I was a boy,” he said. He shared stories of the sacrifices his fellow Marines had made for each other and how he had seen firsthand what the freedoms America has mean to people fleeing oppression. Even in difficult times for the country, he affirmed the honor due the American flag and the freedoms it stands for.

“The flag represents those ideals, those aspirations,” he said.

Why is it important to recognize veterans? A student at C-G-D elementary said it best: “So we can appreciate these people, not just that day but every day of the year.”

The high school band, directed by Iowa National Guard Army Band Director Kent Wesselink, played the anthem of each branch of the military; veterans stood when “their” song was played to be recognized.

Third graders at C-G-D—and some of their teachers—moved through the crowd and shook hands with the standing veterans to thank them.

C-G-D fifth graders demonstrated the proper folding of the flag and explained what each of the 12 folds symbolizes.

David Ackerman, high school choir director at C-G-D, gave an impassioned solo performance of “Proud to Be an American,” a song he said became very important to him after 9/11.

Veteran Alan Christenson created a special Veteran’s Day display in his front yard.

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Students who played Taps at the end of the service were Clinton Miller, shown here, and Kylie Klaver.

After the service, Wholly Smoke Barbecue served a tasty community lunch for a freewill donation. Elementary schoolers created the patriotic table decorations, which included paper poppies that some people took home as mementos.

Mark Thompson gave the main address.

The Clarion VFW Post 2612 retires the colors.

Sander Thompson (grandson of Mark) helped draw the name of the winner of the VFW quilt raffle, which raised over $500 for the VFW scholarship fund. (For more information, see page 12.)

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seat belt violations. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), during the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday, 341 vehicle occupants were killed nationwide in traffic crashes. Fifty percent of those fatalities were not wearing seat belts. In Iowa, five people were killed over the 2015 holiday.

NHTSA reports that wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of a fatal injury by 45 percent. Ejection from a vehicle is one of the most dangerous incidents that can happen to a person in a crash. Eighty percent

occupants were totally ejected during a crash.

Who is more likely to not wear a seatbelt? In fatal crashes, males are more likely to be unbuckled (53 percent) than females (40 percent) and drivers aged 13-15 and 2534 accounted for 59 percent of the fatalities in 2014. (NHTSA) Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective way to save your life and the lives of your loved ones in the event of a crash. Failing to buckle up is dangerous and against the law. Remember: click it or ticket!

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If you don’t like the idea of driving a long ways and waiting in line at a crowded store for a chance at savings on Black Friday, you should consider an alternative that keeps your hardearned dollars in the community. Shop Clarion businesses—with some extra Chamber-sponsored fun—on Small Business Saturday, November 26.

Visit local stores during business hours for chances at door prizes. Free canvas tote bags are available for early shoppers at each participating store, and a scavenger hunt to find a hidden pickle ornament offers a prize—if you find the pickle at each location, you’ll be entered into a drawing for $200 in Chamber Bucks.

The Clarion Theatre will also hold a special showing of The Secret Life of Pets at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Cap off your day of shopping by visiting one of our local restaurants.

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Earthquake or evil plot? No one is sure While questions surrounding the whereabouts of A.J. Fryerson dominated conversation in the Valley, the routine of daily life forged ahead. With no election or fire-breathing radio host to supply fodder for the town’s rumor mill, cooler temperatures served as a reminder summer was past and, hopefully, a calming breeze would soon take its place.

Autumn traditions were plentiful in the Valley. As the ladies of the Auburn Hat Society busily made plans for the upcoming fall festival, anticipation surrounding the impending weekly bowling league added to the excitement of the season.

Our small town didn’t have a lot of opportunity to excel in the arena of athletics. Ever since Valley High merged with West Central to form Central Valley High School, there’s not been a lot to root for in my hometown. Sure, we had our elementary school kickball team and the church softball league, but no sporting event brought as much excitement as fall bowling.

The adults never wanted to answer our questions about it, but every teenager in the Valley had heard rumors concerning the huge fight that took place years earlier at a league game between the Valley King Pins and the Pleasant Hill Strike Force.

The story took on epic form over time. As did other groups of local youth, my friends and I would share each tidbit we could piece together concerning “The Legend of King Pin Alley.” There were many different versions of the story, each attempting to one-up the others. Some included wacky stories of UFOs, knife fights or an earthquake. All included some narrative where Elbert Lee Jones, a couple of decades younger and sprier, had heated words with at least two members of the Strike Force squad.

My group of friends stuck with what we knew for certain. There was a game between the two teams.

Whether caused by an earthquake, as some believed, a wind blowing through a back door, or some other natural cause, the game-winning pin fell to the floor in a mysterious manner, giving Pleasant Hill the victory and Elbert Lee more than he could take.

Jones, convinced some “homecooked shenanigans” were to

blame, responded in a way none of our parents would share with their innocent children. It was years later before I knew the real story behind the legend.

While Marvin Walsh served as guest host of “Renderings with Raymond” (he continued to use the show’s original name in honor of his fallen comrade) on Thursday, he reminded his listeners the Pleasant Hill “Strut Force,” as he liked to call them, would be facing the King Pins on Saturday at 6 p.m.

It would be the first meeting between the two teams, he reminded his listeners, since the “incident” 20 years earlier. That was as much as he had to say about the legend.

As the Auburn Hat Society met to finalize plans for the festival, just two weeks away, they listened while Marvin urged loyal citizens to make their way to Valley Lanes to watch our beloved King Pins take on the Strike Force in the two center lanes. The remaining two lanes, he reminded listeners, would be shut down during the contest.

Helen Walker was the first to speak up concerning the upcoming bowling match.

“I wonder,” she said in her gentle voice, “who will take A.J.’s place on the team.”

“Well, Earl thinks,” Rhonda Goodman chimed in, “A.J. is hiding and will show up as a lastminute surprise just before the game begins.”

“Heavens,” whispered Vera Pinrod, just loud enough for everyone to hear. “That’s a lot of trouble just to suprise the other team.”

“Yes,” answered Rhonda, “but remember what happened last time.”

It was agreed to turn off the radio and discuss other matters.

“I think we all agree that the ‘turned cider’ incident should never happen again,” Vera said loudly.

“I suppose,” answered Becky Jane Geary, “but it sure livened up the bobbing for apples.”

As Vera discussed cider and Marvin railed against the conniving Strike Force, Iris Long sipped coffee alone at the Hoffbrau.

Filling Iris’s cup, Jessie asked, “What do you think happened to A.J.?”

“I wish I knew,” answered Iris. “I really wish I knew.”

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Letter to the editor To the Editor: I come from a military family, as my grandpa was in during WW1, my Dad during the Korean and my husband and father-in law in the IA Army National Guard. I consider myself a patriotic American and am appalled by some of our fellow Americans who refuse to stand for our National Anthem and other protests reported to us from the news around the country. But, I’m extremely proud of the ClarionGoldfield-Dows School District for the Veteran’s Day program they held this past Friday honoring our local veterans. It was a breath of fresh air and gave me hope that all is not lost in our corner of the world. Everyone involved with this program should be so proud of themselves. Our new high school principal, Erik Smith did a nice job of introducing the veterans, families and guests. The band did a great job playing The Star Spangled Banner, Veterans Branch of Service Music with the handshakes provided by the 3rd graders and the playing of taps. The flag folding with the explanation of symbolisms of each fold done by the 5th graders was

impressive. The music department’s work with the 4th graders and the high school chorus was amazing, as well as Mr. Ackerman singing Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA”. Mark Thompson, from rural Belmond, had quite a message about Patriotism for us. Also a video, done as a senior project, of interviews done with 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students was shown on how they view veterans and patriotism. They had some very interesting views.

After the program everyone was invited for a free-will meal where we found placemats and decorations made from the kindergarten, first and second graders. I am fortunate to live in a community where our upcoming generation is learning to keep what is right about America.

A big thank you to the ClarionGoldfield-Dows School District.

Cindy Riley 416 1st Ave SE Clarion IA 50525 515-532-2180

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By Travis Fischer Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States of America.

The man who couldn’t be trusted with his own Twitter account will be given the codes to launch nuclear weapons.

I’m still in the midst of processing this. There’s a great sinking feeling in my stomach whenever I think about what happens next. The man who ran against the Washington establishment with promises to “drain the swamp” has already named RNC chairman Rence Priebus as his chief of staff.

There’s also talk of Trump putting a climate change denier in charge of the EPA, a Goldman Sach executive as the Treasury secretary, and Ben Carson in the Education Department.

This is just within the first few days of the election. So much for ending corruption and cronyism.

So how did this happen? Who do we blame for this disaster in the making?

There are so many options.

FBI Director James Comey is a good place to start. The never ending mystery of Clinton’s utterly irrelevant e-mails was not something Congress needed a highly politicized update on days before the election. Particularly when the e-mails turned out to be duplicates of e-mail the FBI already had.

For all the hype around them, Clinton’s e-mails never produced anything more scandalous than the revelation that the people working for her were kind of snarky.

On that note, you could blame the media. Billions of dollars in free advertising got Trump through the GOP primary. Constant exposure desensitized the public to Trump’s many failings and the spectacle of whatever crazy scandal he’d come up next kept people coming back for more. A close race means ratings, so they engineered one.

You could also blame Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. In a half dozen states the vote came down to just a few percentage points. It’s impossible to tell whether the third party vote actually spoiled the election, particularly since Gary Johnson probably siphoned off more Trump votes than Clinton, but in a race this close it was an unneeded factor.

You could blame the RNC for letting things get this far in the first place. For eight years they’ve fostered a climate of anger amongst their base in a desperate bid for continued relevance. Non-stop propaganda delivered by Fox News convinced their base that the Freedom Caucus was the only thing keeping President Obama from enacting the apocalypse.

That manufactured anger took on a life of its own, ultimately embodied

by Donald Trump. They could have stopped him in the primary, but instead they turned it into a strange season of “The Apprentice,” with Trump running roughshod over sixteen other candidates that may have stopped him had they united sooner.

Too late now. The civil war within the GOP is over. Moderate Republicans, or the closet thing that passes these days, have lost control of their party to a living cartoon character whose speeches are indistinguishable from a Yahoo News comments

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Of course, plenty of blame also falls onto Hillary Clinton and the DNC. This was their election to lose and they did virtually everything possible to make that happen. Playing dirty pool against Sanders in the primary left a bad taste in everybody’s mouth. Clinton’s natural instinct for secrecy and doublespeak did little to repair her image.

The fact is that while Clinton is plenty capable, she is not that likable and while that’s an absolutely idiotic trait to prioritize in a presidential candidate (it’s not as though you’ll ever invite her to a dinner party) it is one that voters, particularly Democratic voters, look for and she should have known this.

For all her preparations and plans, she never bothered to articulate exactly what she would do in office or why people should vote for her. Sanders had free college for everybody. Trump had his wall. Clinton’s platform was a labyrinth of scattered policies with no unifying theme. Nothing that her supporters could rally around.

She ran on a platform of not being Donald Trump, which, to be fair, is all it should have taken. But even to that end she failed at exposing Trump as the paper tiger he is. In three debates she could have dismantled any illusion that he knew what he was doing and simultaneously made a case for herself. She did neither.

Hillary Clinton had twice the money, decades of campaign experience, the full force of the DNC behind her, the support of every single living President, and massive electoral advantage.

Donald Trump spent as much time fighting the RNC as he did Clinton, had a VP that disavowed him, burned through three campaign managers, and was a never ending train wreck of scandal.

Clinton losing to Trump is like the Cubs making it to the final game of the World Series and losing to the LA Lakers. And yes, I am aware that the Lakers are a basketball team.

But at the end of the day, it all comes down to the voters… or, in this case, the non-voters.

Ten million people who voted for Barack Obama in 2008 decided to stay home last week, bringing down our country’s already low participation rate. You can blame Clinton for running a weak campaign, but at least she showed up for her part.

Those that did vote for Clinton can take a little solace in the fact that you outnumber Trump supporters. The country that elected Barack Obama has not been overrun by an angry mob of nationalists. Once again, we have a Republican President walking into the White House after losing the popular vote (because that worked out so well for us last time).

Finally, we have the Trump voters themselves.

It would be easy to write off Trump’s electoral victory as the result of a wave of bigoted nationalism.

Easy, but wrong.

Roughly 59 million people voted for Donald Trump. While racists and misogynists certainly make up a portion of that number (the KKK is literally holding a parade), they can’t possibly be a majority. Ironically,

the fact that so many people bundled all of Trump’s supporters with the “deplorables” likely helped push Trump over the edge.

For years now, the regressive left has been manufacturing outrageous culture wars out of nothing. Don’t like the new Ghostbusters movie, you hate women. Dress up as anything for Halloween, you’re a racist committing cultural appropriation.

Micro-aggressions. Safe spaces.

Trigger warnings. PC culture has become so insufferable that it’s no wonder such a large chunk of Millennials so necessary for a Clinton victory switched sides. In the age of the Internet, there is no shortage of people willing to let it all burn to the ground just to spite the other side.

Others may actively dislike Trump, but simply disliked Clinton more. That doesn’t make them sexist.

Even voting for the guy that sexually harasses women doesn’t make the voter a sexist. It just goes to show how low the bar was.

For many, political correctness had nothing to do with it. Blue collar white males have been used by Republicans and ignored by Democrats for so long that it’s not surprising they flocked around the one guy willing to at least pay them attention.

I’m not sure what they’re expecting. Trump can’t put coal back into the ground or un-invent the microchip that eliminated their jobs.

Deporting immigrants and tariffing imports won’t bring manufacturing back, but at least Trump was willing to offer a comforting lie.

In other cases, this election was very much about establishment vs. anti-establishment. The government has been broken for so long that they were willing to vote for literally anybody outside of the system. Of course that didn’t stop them from re-electing nearly every incumbent Senator and Representative.

Then there are the people that will just always vote for whoever has the “R” next to their name.

Regardless the reason, these people are all responsible for what happens next. When health care prices explode again, when we fall back into recession, when corruption and cronyism continue to run rampant, when the rich get richer while the poor pick up the tab, we will know exactly who is responsible.

But what happened on Tuesday, that’s on all of us. The people that voted, the people that didn’t, and the people that built such a lousy scenario in the first place. There’s no one thing that resulted in Donald Trump winning the election. It was a cascade of failures at every level and no amount of post-election protesting is going to fix that.

Donald Trump will be our president, like it or not. With luck, the damage done will be minimal and he’ll inspire both the DNC and RNC to enact the changes they should have made years ago.

If that’s the case, then maybe this could actually be change we can believe in.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and is looking forward to a great many “I told you so’s” over the next four years.

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SUPERVISORS OCTOBER CLAIMS WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS October 2016 CLAIMS General Basic Fund ABILITY, Service..............................$1,211.00 AgSource, Service........................... $1,250.00 AgVantage, Fuel.............................. $1,954.36 Jon Ahrendsen, Service......................$110.00 Karen Andrews, Mileage.................... $292.80 Arnold’s, Supplies................................. $28.21 Denise Baker, Reimbursement........... $123.84 Jane Bangs, Mileage.............................$41.28 Nancy Barkema, Mileage................... $306.24 Joyce Basinger, Mileage.......................$44.16 Independent, Service......................... $443.46 Elizabeth Acat, Service.................... $1,213.14 BRW, Supplies.................................... $102.25 Bomgaars, Supplies..............................$18.49 Briggs, Supplies...................................$239.10 April Brown, Reimbursement..............$115.82 BOA, Credit Card................................ $655.99 Casey’s, Fuel...................................... $163.35 CBI, Service......................................$8,108.51 Central Iowa Detention, Service..... $3,442.00 Central Iowa Distributing, Supplies.... $773.50 CenturyLink, Service.............................. $8.81 Doris Chapman, Service.................... $226.00 Charm-Tex, Supplies.......................... $202.36 City of Belmond, Reimbursement....... $144.14 City of Clarion, Utilities....................... $884.87 City of Eagle Grove, Service............... $147.95 Clarion Ambulance, Service............ $1,228.80 Clarion Distributing, Supplies............... $98.00 Super Foods, Meals..........................$4,153.78 Clarion Wellness, Service............... $5,726.00 Computer Works, Service.................. $408.99 Kristina Cook-Rabe, Mileage............. $305.28 Counsel, Service.................................$327.05 Culligan, Supplies............................... $238.80 Dakota Medical, Supplies................... $555.00 Deyta, Service.....................................$197.00 Dollar General, Service......................... $14.10 Eagle Building, Supplies..................... $410.38 Elderbridge, Contribution................ $9,951.00 Electrical Engineering, Service.......... $524.50 EBS, Administration fees.................... $142.50 Executive Technologies, Service....... $109.00 Jeremiah Feltz, Reimbursement.......... $24.81 Floors By Moore, Service................... $100.00 Frontier, Service..................................$161.06 General Sprinkler, Service................. $530.00 GlaxoSmithKline, Supplies.............. $5,929.71 Goldfield Access, Service............... $1,578.26 Goldfield Vet, Service........................... $55.00 Grounded, Service............................... $60.00 GRP, Service........................................ $40.00 Hamilton County Sheriff, Service....... $800.00 Hanson & Sons, Service.................... $248.45 Mary Haugen, Mileage....................... $378.24 Hawkeye West, Service...................... $276.00 Heartland Paper, Supplies................. $801.90 Amy Hennigar, Mileage.......................$107.04 Hogan-Hansen, Service.................. $9,000.00 Holiday Inn Airport, Training................$697.08 Homeline, Supplies.............................. $217.10 Humana Pharmacy, Supplies................$19.00 Humboldt County Auditor, Reimb.... $1,523.00 ICAA, Service......................................$715.00 IMAGETEK, Service............................$115.00 Intoximeters Inc., Supplies................. $120.00 Iowa DPS, Service.............................. $300.00 Iowa Falls Roofing, Service............. $1,961.00 Iowa Fire Control, Service.................. $385.20 Iowa Prison Industries, Service......... $349.69 ISH-Clarion, Service....................... $3,460.00 ISH-Belmond, Service..................... $1,300.00 JCL, Supplies...................................... $223.38 Joan’s Upholstery, Service..................$847.50 David L Johnson, Mileage.................. $203.52 Ashley Keeling, Reimbursement............ $3.20 Keltec, Equipment............................ $3,792.60 Konica Minolta, Supplies.....................$271.51 Kurts, Service....................................... $50.49 LexisNexis, Service.............................$257.50 LiftOff, Service.....................................$714.00 Mail Services, Service........................ $389.94 MARCO, Supplies................................ $118.41 Marco, Inc., Service............................ $669.59 Maria Martinez, Service....................... $15.84

Patty McCoy, Mileage......................... $133.44 McFarland Clinic, Service................... $117.00 Sandra McGrath, Reimbursement..... $289.92 Menards, Supplies................................ $44.99 Menards - MC, Supplies..................... $869.42 Barb Meyer, Reimbursement.................$32.16 Mid-America, Service......................... $800.68 MidAmerican, Utilities...................... $3,042.80 MIDAS, Service............................... $1,354.52 Midland Power, Service.........................$15.93 Midwest Acutech, Supplies................ $290.46 MW Alarm, Service............................. $620.00 Mobile Locksmith, Service................. $315.00 M.S.E., Service................................ $3,883.21 Penny Mohr, Mileage.......................... $214.56 Lynn Morris, Reimbursement............... $35.00 Dennis Mraz, Service......................... $180.00 NACCTFO, Service.............................. $75.00 NAOC, Service................................... $450.00 Kathy Nicholls, Reimbursement.......... $141.16 North Central, Fuel...........................$3,613.71 Oaks Garden Spot, Service............... $146.50 Office Elements, Supplies............... $3,632.22 Oldson’s, Service................................ $552.44 Christine Oliver, Reimbursement....... $244.80 On-Site, Service................................. $268.88 Wendi Palomino, Service..................... $78.00 Pitney Bowes, Lease........................$1,704.42 Prairie Energy, Service..................... $1,689.11 PSI, Supplies...................................... $668.98 Racing Unlimited, Supplies................ $190.92 Anne Radechel, Mileage.................... $264.96 Cyndi Rector, Mileage.........................$178.08 Eric Rector, Reimbursement............... $141.37 Barb Redig, Mileage............................$161.76 Region V, Contribution..................... $3,307.25 Angie Reiland, Mileage......................... $21.60 Revize, Service................................ $1,800.00 Julie Richter, Mileage........................... $68.64 Riedel Tree Service, Service........... $1,275.00 Naomi Rothman, Mileage....................$337.92 Gayleen Rutherford, Mileage..............$157.44 Stephanie Sandoval, Service............. $268.65 Sanofi Pasteur, Supplies................. $1,069.06 Jacob Schaben, Reimbursement......... $39.64 Jayne L. Schipull, Service.................. $172.94 Schumacher, Service..........................$248.15 Denise Schumacher, Mileage............ $291.84 Jerry Scrivner, Service....................... $146.00 Secure Shred Solutions, Service......... $48.00 SHI, Supplies........................................ $59.00 Joan Shillinglaw, Reimbursement........ $64.70 Shopko, Supplies.....................................$5.13 Terry Silbaugh, Mileage...................... $100.32 Sirchie, Supplies................................... $92.96 Vanessa Smith, Mileage..................... $221.28 Solutions, Supplies................................$69.14 Shelle Sporaa, Mileage........................ $96.96 Staples Advantage, Supplies................$17.99 Staples Credit Plan, Supplies............... $33.99 State Hygienic Laboratory, Service... $603.00 Courtney Stewart, Reimbursement.... $286.56 Debra Stewart, Reimbursement.......... $127.15 Streicher’s, Supplies........................... $104.99 T & D, Service......................................$254.19 T & S, Service..................................... $490.00 Taser International, Supplies.............. $372.24 Taser Training Academy, Service....... $225.00 Kim Thayer, Mileage........................... $314.40 The Trash Man, Service......................$178.25 Thrifty White, Service..........................$782.71 TQ Technologies, Service............... $2,755.00 Elvin Trulson, Service......................... $500.00 TSP, Service........................................$187.20 UnityPoint Clinic, Service......................$37.00 UDMO, Contribution........................ $5,607.00 US Cellular, Service.........................$1,245.75 Matthew Valentine, Reimbursement.. $109.44 Verizon, Service.................................. $535.33 TCM/FCNB, Credit Card...................$6,871.61 W & H, Fuel............................................$87.77 Stan Watne, Reimbursement............... $83.04 WCPB, Reimbursement......................$277.26 Sharon Woodley, Mileage....................$157.44 Wright County Auditor, Service...........$749.01 Wright County Fair, Apportionment.$2,208.33 Wright County Engineer, Fuel......... $1,259.63 Wright County Extension, Training..... $105.00

Wright County Health, Service............$232.17 Wright County Motors, Service.......... $461.43 Wright County Recorder, Service........ $64.00 General Supplemental IMWCA, Insurance.......................... $5,136.00 Matt Parrott, Supplies..........................$377.00 PSI, Supplies...................................... $268.29 Sigmeth Roberts Law, Service........... $243.00 Wright County Sheriff, Service........... $269.58 Wright County Auditor, Service.......... $350.24 Youth Shelter Care, Service............ $2,633.40 Wr. Co. Employees Sidefund Belmond Health, Memberships.......... $160.00 Clarion Health, Memberships............. $520.00 EMC, Insurance...............................$3,302.00 EBS, Administration fees.................... $992.00 ISAC, Insurance............................$127,632.00 MetLife, Insurance..........................$18,751.00 Wright County PSF, Sidefund.........$21,487.67 Wright Medical Wellness, Memberships.................................. $321.00 Jail Commissary BOA, Credit Card.....................................$7.99 Hewett Wholesale, Service................ $439.88 Reliance, Service............................. $1,000.00 MH-DD Services Fund Butler County Social Services, Levy request......................................$228,177.48 Casey’s, Fuel........................................ $42.37 Goldfield Access, Service.....................$81.91 Staples Advantage, Supplies............. $130.50 TCM/FCNB, Credit Card..................... $359.75 WCPB, Reimbursement..................... $686.51 Rural Services Basic Fund Belmond Library, Apportionment.... $2,480.58 Clarion Library, Apportionment....... $2,377.25 Dean Cleveland, Service...................... $30.00 Mark Cramer, Service........................... $30.00 Dows Library, Apportionment...........$1,136.91 Eagle Grove Library, Apportionment............................. $2,790.67 Debra Keller, Service............................ $30.00 Grant Keller, Service............................ $30.00 Dean Kluss, Service............................. $30.00 Micheal Magee, Service....................... $30.00 Rowan Library, Apportionment........ $1,550.42 Michael Stevens, Service..................... $30.00 Sanitary Landfill, Apportionment..... $6,018.75 Daryl Zwiefel, Service.......................... $30.00 Econ. Dev. Marketing TCM/FCNB, Credit Card........................$11.50 Secondary Road Fund ADS, Supplies..................................... $383.02 AgVantage, Fuel..............................$17,716.19 Ahlers & Cooney, Service............... $1,000.00 Airgas, Supplies...................................$198.18 Alliant Energy, Utilities.........................$309.11 Arnold’s, Supplies............................... $942.24 Barco, Supplies................................... $276.62 Independent, Service........................... $26.00 BMC, Supplies................................$31,744.72 Bomgaars, Supplies........................... $986.68 Timothy E Brooks, Reimbursement....$114.99 Brown’s, supplies.................................$157.50 Calhoun-Burns, Service.................. $1,290.70 Campbell’s, Service..........................$4,677.61 CDW, Supplies................................. $1,378.60 Certified Laboratories, Supplies........ $149.00 CVT, Service.....................................$1,477.50 City of Belmond, Utilities...................... $48.91 City of Clarion, Utilities....................... $331.45 City of Eagle Grove, Utilities................. $42.01 Clarion Distributing, Supplies............. $345.80 Adam Clemons, Reimbursement....... $129.99 Continental Research, Supplies......... $649.90 Counsel, Service.................................. $78.58 Culligan, Service....................................$67.70 Diamond Mowers, Supplies................ $964.22 Don’s Truck Sales, Service.................$397.73 Eagle Building Supply, Supplies........... $24.33 Force America, Supplies.................... $445.01 Frontier, Service................................... $73.65 G&K, Service...................................... $182.48 David E. Gildner, OD, Supplies.......... $100.00 Gillund, Supplies................................. $204.00 Goldfield Access, Service................... $517.45 Hanson & Sons, Supplies...............$11,661.08 Harrison’s, Supplies............................. $112.11

Hawkeye West, Service........................ $40.00 Inland Truck, Service....................... $1,530.02 Interstate Battery, Supplies.................$137.95 Iowa DOT, Service........................... $3,215.92 ISU, Service..................................... $1,390.00 Kimball Midwest, Supplies...................$479.17 Kriz-Davis, Supplies............................. $29.80 Larry’s Tools, Supplies..........................$76.15 Lawson Products, Supplies................ $329.81 Martin Marietta, Supplies.................$2,744.71 Mid-America, Service............................$57.05 MidAmerican, Utilities......................... $989.96 M.S.E., Supplies..................................$251.40 Class C Solutions, Supplies............. $1,759.15 N IA Construction Product, Supplies.$1,100.00 North Central Cooperative, Supplies... $68.40 Northland, Fuel................................ $1,978.00 Prairie Energy, Utilities....................... $313.03 Precision Midwest, Supplies................ $30.62 PSI, Supplies...................................... $194.21 CNH, Credit card................................ $240.61 Rees Hydraulic, Service......................$105.51 Safety X-treme, Supplies................. $5,413.02 Shopko, Supplies.................................. $29.49 Solutions, Service................................. $46.00 Spencer, Supplies............................... $321.68 T & D, Service........................................$17.34 T & S, Service..................................... $760.00 The Trash Man, Service..................... $339.50 TQ Technologies, Service.....................$82.17 Treasurer - State of Iowa, Service........ $20.00 True Value, Supplies............................. $29.97 Unity Point Clinic, Service.....................$37.00 US Cellular, Service........................... $168.28 Verizon, Service............................... $2,437.29 TCM/FCNB, Credit Card...................$1,857.55 Weidemann, Service....................$101,375.60 Windstream, Service............................ $52.56 Woolstock Equipment, Supplies......... $753.36 Wright County Auditor, Postage............$18.41 Wright County Extension, Service....... $35.00 Wright County Motors, Service.......... $105.05 Ziegler, Supplies...............................$7,642.21 Public Health Resource Community Pharmacy, Supplies...........$12.45 Dollar General, Supplies...................... $58.50 Hawkeye West, Service...................... $275.00 Lantern Park Apartments, Supplies....$171.00 Shopko, Supplies................................ $149.90 TCM/FCNB, Credit Card......................... $9.99 Early Childhood TCM/FCNB, Credit Card.................. $1,332.61 E911 Surcharge Fund AT&T, Service........................................$41.62 CenturyLink, Service.......................... $612.33 Global Software, Equipment........... $4,770.00 Goldfield Telephone, Service.............. $119.12 MidAmerican, Utilities............................$74.92 Windstream, Service.......................... $164.66 WMTel.net, Service............................ $125.00 Debt Service Bankers Trust Company, Obligation Loan.............................................$4,305.00 Debt Service Wind Farm UR Bankers Trust Company, Obligation Loan........................................... $49,253.13 Local Emergency Management Goldfield Access, Utilities................... $193.90 Jim Lester, Reimbursement.................. $96.00 Verizon, Service.................................... $80.02 Wright Co. Communications BOA, Credit Card............................. $1,063.57 IWD, Insurance..................................... $56.70 PSI, Supplies...........................................$7.29 County Assessor Agency Fund Casey’s, Fuel........................................ $42.26 Counsel, Service.................................$201.47 Culligan, Supplies................................. $30.70 Eagle Grove Eagle, Service..................$47.00 Goldfield Access, Service.................. $106.35 IWD, Insurance.................................$1,074.00 Shari Plagge, Reimbursement........... $330.24 US Cellular, Service........................... $290.00 Vanguard Appraisals, Service........$12,175.00 TCM/FCNB, Credit Card.................. $2,674.89 Wright County Auditor, Reimb............ $407.36 Wright County Motors, Service............ $45.98 Grand Total................................. $877,360.35 Wk.46

Brett’s Random Thoughts From the Corner Chair

By Brett Pharo Regardless of who you voted for, we should all be proud of the voter turnout. Both major party candidates received a tremendous number of votes, as did Mr. Johnson of the Libertarian Party. It’s too bad that we don’t get that kind of turnout to vote for candidates rather than against candidates, as I suspect was the case this time.

In any case, congratulations are in order for Mr. Trump. Congratulations, and recognition, are also in order for the first female to manage a campaign that won the Presidency. Regardless of who you voted for, you probably recognize that Kellyanne Conway (Trumps campaign manager) did a fantastic job. This is a field that has been totally the domain of men in the past, but Ms. Conway broke through that perceived barrier with class and dominance. Well done!

Trump’s win is all the more impressive when you realize what he was up against. He took on the Insiders of the Republican Party, including the powerful Bush political machine, and did so while dealing with a press that was pretty critical of him throughout the primary season.

And he won. He then took on the powerful Clinton machine, the Insiders from both major parties, the big money wall streeters, and an openly hostile media in the general election. Rarely, if ever, have the political powers been so stacked against a candidate. And he won.

This seems to have been a peaceful revolution against the ruling class.

For many, a Trump win came as a totally shocking surprise. For many others, though, it was not.

I’ve never been a big fan of Michael Moore, but he was dead on when he predicted Trump would be the

next President back in July and then again in October. The Insiders pooh poohed his prediction, but he was right that Trump would carry the rust belt states and the election, and why. Other analysts, such as Jim Rickards, also were predicting a Trump win. Most of the media seemed to be totally flabbergasted as returns came in and just couldn’t understand how they had been so wrong. A few did get it. I think it was Chuck Todd that was realizing that they had totally overlooked what has become known to the political elite as “fly over country.” This is home to the productive engine of America, the rural agriculture areas and the manufacturing centers, both of which have suffered greatly from the policies of taking from the productive and giving to the unproductive.

While Clinton was demonstrating the disdain the Insiders, Democrat and Republican, have for the heart of America by referring to them as “deplorables,” Trump was going to the people, listening to them, and connecting with them. The utter disdain the Insiders have for the Outsiders was abundantly evident throughout Tuesday evenings election coverage. Over and over on many channels many of the talking heads stated their belief that Trump voters, or Republicans, or rural people were all uneducated. Very insulting, and totally without any basis outside of the imaginary world they live in. As I said, a few did not present this view, but so many did.

What do they mean by uneducated?

I think most farmers I know are college educated. And among those that aren’t, I’m pretty sure they are still quite educated. Probably most of them would be quite capable of

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sitting in a talking head chair bleating out opinions for a few hours, whereas I’m quite sure none of the talking heads are educated enough to do what these farmers do on a daily basis where a working understanding is needed of biology, chemistry, physics, agronomy, economics, mechanics, etc. I’d like to see some of these “educated” folks try to fix their car engines, or design and construct a bridge, or treat a patient in an ambulance or ER, or coordinate a response to a fire, or frankly do anything productive. And, yes, I am college educated, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Mensa, so I do take offense at being called uneducated and by implication ignorant, by the elitists.

Just look at all those uneducated deplorables out in the street rioting over the results of the election. Oh, wait … that isn’t the uneducated deplorable Trump supporters, but the educated, tolerant, caring Clinton supporters showing great maturity and tolerance for opposing views.

They are marching, destroying property, and even beating fellow human beings for the high crime of voting for someone other than Clinton. This is ridiculous. What if’s are always speculative, but I sincerely doubt that if Clinton had won you would see Trump supporters acting this way, if for no other reason than that they would need to be at work to support both their families and their dependent welfare families.

But more importantly, though very unhappy with the results, they would have accepted the results. You didn’t see this reaction four or eight years ago from the side that lost the election. Says a lot.

Speaking of adult-like reactions, or the lack thereof, I see some college professors felt the need to

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cancel classes or exams so that the students could have time to grieve or whatever. Good grief, what a bunch of immature babies we’re turning out these days! Today being Veteran’s Day, I’m reminded that 70+ years ago young adults were storming beaches on Normandy, Iwo Jima, Tarawa, and other places, and 50 years ago young adults were going through booby-trapped jungles to face the enemy. Today young adults need “safe places” on campus where their feelings won’t be hurt by someone saying something they find offensive, and they are reduced to being unable to take tests due to an election not coming out the way they want. What will they do when they find out the real world doesn’t coddle to their every need. I suppose that is partly the result of being fed a steady diet of indoctrination of victimhood and intolerance being called tolerance.

I was glad to see Obama and Trump are both acting like adults so far in the transition. Good for them.

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RICHARD B. BRADY PROBATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPR016670 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD B. BRADY, DECEASED. TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RICHARD B. BRADY, DECEASED, WHO DIED ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 23, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, 2016, the undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the abovenamed District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 11th day of November, 2016.

Tim Willcockson Administrator of the Estate P.O. Box 36445 Des Moines, IA 50315 BRINTON, BORDWELL & JOHNSON LAW FIRM

By Richard E. Bordwell Attorneys for the Administrator Eisentrager Law 120 Central Avenue West P.O. Box 73 Clarion, IA 50525 Date of second publication: 24th day of November, 2016.

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WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS MINUTES SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 7, 2016 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne.

Minutes of the previous regular meeting of October 31, 2016, were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

Shari Plagge, Wright County Assessor, presented the family farm applications for the Board to review. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to receive the family farm applications and approve the signed applications that are eligible, and deny those that do not meet the family farm requirements.

Motion carried.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to rescind his motion from the prior week on the 2 county owned vehicles and move to sell the 2004 Impala and the 2008 Crown Vic due to the dealerships could not use them. Motion carried.

Bryce Davis, Wright County Economic Development Director, presented information on the business loan request from CocoRoo in the amount of $40,000.00. Both Economic Development Board and Loan Committee had approved the loan to this company and recommended to the Board of Supervisors

approval of the loan. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to table this discussion to November 21, 2016, at 10 a.m.

Motion carried.

Michelle Walters, Parent Connections and Empowerment Coordinator, introduced Angela Wesselink the Parent Connections Coordinator. Wesselink gave a background of her program and informed the Board about the process of state accreditation to ensure they meet the highest standards. Two policies that Wesselink would like the Board to review and approve is the governance policy and the #17 Standards conflict of interest policy. The Board will review the presented information and place on the agenda next week.

Before the close of the meeting, Chairman Watne, wishes to express the Boards’ sympathy to the families of Sgt. Anthony Beminio of the Des Moines Police Dept. and Officer Justin Martin of the Urbandale Police Dept. who were shot and killed in an ambush on November 2nd in Urbandale.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to adjourn the meeting.

Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk46

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Privatized Medicaid provides mixed results for service providers It’s been over seven months since the rollout of Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program. Governor Terry Branstad set the program in motion last year, signing over the state’s administration of Medicaid services to three Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) with the expectation that privatized service would cost less than the state managed system.

Originally scheduled to transition in January, the rollout was delayed for four months to give the MCOs time to adequately build their network of providers. Since April, Iowa’s Medicaid recipients have had their benefits managed by one of the three MCOs; Amerigroup Iowa, Inc., AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa, Inc., or UnitedHealthCare Plan of the River Valley, Inc. The switch from state run to privatized Medicaid has been a controversial decision, with many Iowa providers protesting the added administrative cost of dealing with three different for-profit companies to receive Medicaid reimbursements. Denied claims or incomplete payments are commonly heard complaints from healthcare providers that deal with the for-profit companies.

“We continue to struggle with managed care organizations paying the correct amounts,” said Jeanene Chipp, Business Office Manager at Franklin General Hospital. “We have some patient accounts that have been corrected three times because the MCOs are paying incorrectly.”

Chipp cites lack of communication between the hospital the MCOs as a real issue. Inaccurate information about patients and doctors within the three MCO systems has proven difficult to correct, resulting in paperwork being sent to the wrong hospital or claims being denied in spite of being correctly filled out.

“As an example, Dr. Lauffer is set up in some MCO systems as still being at her previous practice in Rockford,” said Chipp. “If one of her patients sees another provider from Franklin Medical Center, their claim

is denied because it doesn’t register that provider is in the same network as Dr. Lauffer, now practicing in Hampton. We have been trying for months to get the problem corrected with no success.”

With three MCOs each having their own standards for paperwork, large medical providers have seen their administrative workload increase as they juggle multiple versions of forms.

“There are definitely extra costs associated with the new system,” said Kim Price, CEO of Franklin General Hospital. “The thing that we’re battling most is the aggravation of dealing with three different payers, each having their own contracts, applications, and procedures. It’s frustrating for us and it’s very confusing for our patients.”

Price says that the loss of locally based case managers is a concern for patients as well as hospitals.

Loss of personalized service may result in complications that could have serious effect for the most vulnerable.

“There is so much time being spent on the problems with implementation of the system that there isn’t enough time to actually assign case workers to those clients who need managed care,” said Price.

“The main benefit to the consumer is almost completely lacking with the MCOs, so not only did some of these people lose parts or all of the team they have been relying on for continuity of care, but those roles are not being filled. Rather than being seen less as a result of their managed care, they may actually be visiting the clinic and ER more.”

Questions about the cost effectiveness of managed care also continue to rise as the MCOs report financial losses since taking on the responsibility of managing the state’s Medicaid system.

“The Iowa MCOs are already reporting losing millions of dollars, prompting them to request, and receive, $33 million additional state funds,” said Scott McIntyre, Vice

President of Communications for the Iowa Hospital Association. “Similar scenarios have played out in other states, where having endured the trauma of switching to a privatized system, they are all but forced to give into the MCOs demands rather than switch back.”

Franklin General Hospital isn’t the only entity having issues with the MCOs. Back in July, ABCM Corporation reported that MCOs had failed to pay $3.3 million in Medicaid reimbursements.

ABCM Corporation has declined to comment further on the matter.

On the other hand, Russell Wood, the Community Services Director for Franklin County, has been very vocal about his opposition to the privatization of Medicaid. Before the transition, Medicaid services were managed by county providers, who provided local case management for Medicaid recipients. Franklin County is part of Central Iowa Case Management, a conglomeration of area counties sharing resources to provide Medicaid services.

The loss of Medicaid reimbursements cut off a large source of funding for county services, effecting services they provide for both Medicaid recipients and other county residents.

Ironically, when the transition to MCOs was delayed for four months after it was determined they weren’t prepared for their January 1 roll out, it was Central Iowa Case Management that had to fill in the gap.

Providing these services was a challenge since, in anticipation of losing their funding, Central Iowa Case Management lost half of their staff. Twelve people left to work for the various MCOs in December of 2015, leaving the county services undermanned when they needed to fill in the gap between January and April.

“We had huge caseloads,” said Wood.

As of September, while the majority of AmeriHeath and

Courthouse news Births Rhett Charles Boyer, born on October 31 to Renae Kruckenberg, Eagle Grove.

Owen Roy Dugan, born on November 2 to Derek and Wendy Dugan, Bode.

Ashlyn Kristine Willwerth, born on November 3 to Jodi Reed, Eagle Grove.

David Sofoifa Maldonado, born on November 3 to Gerso Sofoifa Garcia and Elizama Maldonado Arreaga, Clarion.

Aurora MMonroe Hunt, born on November 4 to Albert and Kristina Hunt, Jacksonville, FL. Alexis Ariel Ajtun Vasquez, born on November 4 to Pedro Ajtun Ordonez and Floricelda Vasquez Alvarez, Clarion.

Wesley John Rosenkilde, born on November 6 to Joshua and Amanda Rosenkilde, Clarion.

Deaths Norma Scott, 91, Eagle Grove, died on October 29.

Gary Pohlman, 75, Eagle Grove, died on November 2.

Stanley Ganzeveld, 71, Goldfield, died on November 7.

Lucille Andersen, 86, Clarion, died on November 7.

Marriage License Christopher Ahrends, Clarion to Donna Perrett, Clarion on November 5.

Civil Court The court handled one child support matter.

District Courts The court handled one probation revocation.

Sean McMillan, 27, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on November 4 to Driving While Barred. McMillan was sentenced to ten days in jail, fined $625 plus 35% surcharge, and $100 in costs.

Chayanne Salgado Izquierdo, 22, Hampton, received a deferred judgment on November 7 to Burglary in the Third Degree, two counts of Burglary in the Third Degree

Motor Vehicle, and Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana First Offense. Salgado Izquierdo was placed on two years probation, assessed a $2,190 civil penalty, $500 Law Enforcement Initiative, $368 in restitution, and $2,310 in costs.

Additional charges of Burglary in the Third Degree Motor Vehicle were dismissed.

Patrick Hubby, 35, Hanlontown, pled guilty on November 4 to Domestic Abuse Assault First Offense. Hubby was sentenced to two days in jail, and fined $100 plus 35% surcharge.

Larry Harrah, Jr., 45, West Palm Beach, pled guilty on November 8 to Consumption of Alcohol in a Public Place First Offense. Harrah was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

David Banak, 44, Mason City, pled guilty on November 7 to Obstruction of Emergency Communications. Banak was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

Benjamin Splichal, 24, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on November 9 to Public Intoxication. Splichal was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

Patrick Hubby, 35, Hanlontown, pled guilty on November 7 to Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree and Harassment in the Third Degree. Hubby was sentenced to 210 days in jail, fined $315 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, $246 in restitution, and $240.90 in costs. An additional charge of False Imprisonment was dismissed.

Brennon Cameron, 21, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on November 4 to OWI First Offense. Cameron was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $1,250 plus 35% surcharge, $10 DARE, and $100 in costs.

Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Clae Goater, Eagle Grove; Megan Draeger, Clarion; Laura Stevenson, Goldfield; Philip Smith, Fort Dodge; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Amy Mayer, Ames; John Foster, Springfield, MO; Jasen White, Grate Falls, MT; Nikola Pehlivanov, Lehigh Acres, FL; Michael Geisler, Cedar Falls; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Areli Villarreal, Clarion; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Carol Phillips, Windsor Heights; Michelle May, Arden Hills, MN; Speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over): Devan Jones, Des Moines;

No Valid Drivers License: Ispania Vasquez Galeas, Eagle Grove; James Lamfers, Alexander; Noah Teslik, Belmond; Jeisy Samayoa, Hampton; Daniel Brito, Clarion; Leonel Garcia Mereno, Marshelltown; Marco Lopez, Clarion; Operation Without Registration: Megan Draeger, Clarion; Avante Shivers, Belmond; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Brittany Gross, Goldfield; Avante Shivers, Belmond; Lacey Reed, Eagle Grove; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign: Brittany Gross, Goldfield; Richard Nicoletti, Goldfield; Improper Use of Lanes: Nicholas Teran, Clarion; Turning at Intersections: Lacey Reed, Eagle Grove; Dark Window/Windshield: Branden Boomsma, Ames; Use of Electronic Communication Device: Alexander Hilpipre, Clarion Hours of Service Violation: Nikola Pehlivanov, Lehigh Acres, FL; Small Claims Hauge Associates Inc vs. David Johnson, Belmond. Case dismissed without prejudice on November 2.

JK Properties of Brevard Inc vs.

Chad Comstock and Jesse Pamperin, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 2 in the amount of $54.

Property Transfer Warranty Deed: Steven Tenold vs. Edward and Cheryl McLaughlin; Belm Kirkendall Addn Blk 2 Lot 10; 16-2250.

Warranty Deed: Edward and Cheryl McLaughlin to Nancy Schaal; 10-92-24 SW Parcel E; 162252.

Warranty Deed: Bank of America vs. Secretary of Housing of Urban Development; EG Northwestern Addn Blk 4 Lot 15; EG Northwestern Addn Blk 4 Lot 16; 1477947662986 1477947662986-1; 16-2256.

Warranty Deed: Alan and Chrisann Hodson to MMDUKE LLC; EG Fitzmaurice’s First Addn Blk 8 Lot 5; 16-2259.

Warranty Deed: Lynnda and Timothy Purcell and Lynnda Purcell Trustee to Lynnda Purcell Revocable Trust; Clar Sturgeon’s Addn Blk 9 Lot 3 E 1/2; Clar Sturgeon’s Addn Blk 9 Lot 4 E 1/2; Clar Waln’s Addn Blk 1 Lot 4 S 10’; Clar Waln’s Addn Blk 1 Lot 5 Except; Clar Waln’s Addn Blk 1 Lot 6 Except; 16-2275.

Warranty Deed: Dennis and Marie Matthews to Gina Thomason; 28-9126 SE Tract in Lot 1 Rerecorded to Correct Legal Description; 16-2278.

UnitedHealthCare’s claims have been paid, Amerigroup had paid only $857 out of $32,500 worth of claims. In total, Central Iowa Case Management is owed $37,843 for services provided to the MCOs. These are expenses that will likely be absorbed by county budgets.

“When certain people in Des Moines say that we are saving money, I would ask how much of that money is being paid by the tax payers,” said Wood.

However, not every Medicaid provider is reporting problems with working with the MCOs. While large scale providers are struggling with missing payments, smaller scale providers that accept Medicaid say that things have been more or less the same.

“It’s really working better for me,” said Jay Hickman, owner of Hickman Chiropractic. “I’m in network with one of them and they treat me better than old Medicaid did. It seems these guys process quicker.”

Hickman has signed on with Amerigroup, but will accept patients on AmeriHealth as well. Because he’s not contracted with them, AmeriHealth only pays two thirds of the claim and Hickman absorbs the rest. Of the three MCOs, Hickman doesn’t accept UnitedHealthcare, having had negative experiences with them in the past.

Likewise, Koenen & Collins Chiropractic also says that the transition has gone well.

“The transition into it took time and was a little inconvenient, but since April the transition has actually been smooth for us,” said Pam Koenen, office manager at Koenen & Collins Chiropractic.

With a little more than a quarter of their patients using Medicaid in one

form or another, Koenen & Collins is contracted with all three MCOs and report that the new system has been working just as effectively as the previous one.

“I can’t say it’s that much different for the pharmacy,” said Wendal Speake, co-owner of Korner-Whipple Pharmacy. “There was a little lag in the beginning, but in the pharmacy business there’s always four to six weeks of delay.

Quite honestly, I was surprised it went as smoothly as it did.”

Korner-Whipple provides Medicaid services to all three MCOs, but they do not deal with them directly. The pharmacy is part of a group that deals with the bulk purchasing and distribution of pharmaceuticals. Medicaid claims are passed from Korner-Whipple to this third party group for processing.

If there is one criticism that Speake has about privatized Medicaid, it’s that the MCOs no longer pay for over-the-counter medication. Common items like Tylenol or iron supplements were covered by Medicaid under the state run system, however the MCO’s only cover prescription medication.

“What was a covered item has now become an extra expense,” says Speake.

Third party billing is also used at the Sheffield Care center. With about half of their residents on Medicaid, the care center contracted with a billing service to do the administrative work.

“I think things are going pretty well for us,” said Chris Ruger, administrator at the Sheffield Care Center.

Ruger says that at first there were communication issues, but the kinks are starting to get worked out.

“They seem to have that sorted

now,” said Ruger. “It’s been a lot better.”

Not every Medicaid provider is directly attached to the healthcare industry either. The HamptonDumont School District provides services to students that qualify for Medicaid, such as para-educators and special transportation. Medicaid reimbursements supplement the district’s special education fund.

While the school district does have a staff member for managing Medicaid claims, the school also sends those claims through a third party company.

“The billing company will check it over to make sure everything is in alignment,” said district nurse Ann Bobst.

The school accepts Medicaid benefits from all three providers and hasn’t reported any issue with receiving payments for services since the transition.

“It has not affected our ability to claim,” said H-D Superintendent Todd Lettow. “Fortunately they’re still paying schools.”

While not every Medicaid service provider is reporting issue, many still have troubles. In a survey of more than 400 providers from this summer, nine out of ten reported that privatized Medicaid had increased their administrative expenses and two thirds reported that they are not getting paid on time and aren’t being reimbursed the full amount when they are paid.

It’s impossible to tell if these problems are due to the rough startup of the program or if this will be an ongoing issue, but with Governor Branstad in office backed by a Republican controlled legislature Medicaid administration is unlikely to return to state control.

Prestage Foods of Iowa getting to work in Wright County

By Kim Demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net The plant isn’t even open, nor has construction even begun, but Prestage Foods of Iowa has already been busy in Wright County.

“We’ve got two things brewing right now,” said Chief Operating Officer of Prestage Foods of Iowa Jere Null.

The first is a Subcontractor and Vendor Outreach Fair which will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 in the Bioscience and Health Science Building at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. It will take place from 8:30 a.m. - noon, and all potential subcontractors and vendors wishing to bid for construction elements, supply systems, or materials for the new project south of Eagle Grove are encouraged to attend.

“Every day we have local contractors coming in to ask how they can bid for the job,” said Null.

By holding the Outreach Fair, he feels this is a way that local and national contractors can come together to accomplish the job - realizing that the scope of the project is most likely too large for a local contractor with only a smaller number of employees, but at the same time, realizing that it’s top priority to hire local.

“It’s an event where local smaller groups and big national groups can come together to talk sub contracting. “It can help pair (small contractors) with national companies that have the insurance, etc. to cover large-scale jobs like Prestage,” Null said. “Prestage Foods’ investment in Iowa includes the desire to involve as many Iowa contractors, subcontractors, and vendors as possible.”

The Outreach fair will also provide interested contractors the opportunity to get information about certifications that will be required in order to submit proposals for the project.

“We’re planning to build the plant in roughly 20 months...that will be a huge effort,” Null said. “We’ll likely have 1,500 contractors working at once during our peak.”

As plans get underway for the construction of the building,

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community plans are also being organized. Null is happy to announce that a Citizens Advisory Panel has been formed.

“We have a broad mix of different types of people,” he said.

They include educators, business people, farmers, health care workers, and county social workers. County commissioners and Eagle Grove Mayor Sandy McGrath are also involved.

“Our mission is that they become a liaison between Prestage and the community. We hope that they become our ambassadors,” Null said.

One of the first topics of discussion, according to Null, will be housing. As stated earlier, at the height of construction, there will be as many as 1,500 contractors coming. There is a need not only for temporary housing, but also permanent housing as well as multifamily housing units. Where will these people live? How will we meet demand? How do we prepare?

“To us, this is where the panel can be a huge help,” said Null.

“We’re on the front-end of a nice title wave here,” said Null, indicating that this is a start of growth for Eagle Grove, Wright County, and

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This growth will not only come from new people coming into Wright County, but people returning home to their roots again. Null said that Prestage Foods of Iowa has already received numerous calls from locals who have moved away for jobs but would love to come back home and work.

Prestage Foods of Iowa’s oneshift plant will employ up to 1,000 Iowans within the first year of operation. With a capital investment of more than $240 million, the new facility will be approximately 600,000 square feet and offer stateof-the-art technologies. The project is scheduled to break ground in the spring of 2017, and be operational by the fall of 2018.

The Career Academy of North Central Iowa located in Eagle Grove is happy to be a part of helping Prestage Foods of Iowa prepare employees for their jobs. The two entities have met and talked about training programs that could be offered on the Eagle Grove campus to address the needs of the students for these jobs.

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Church news 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 17

5 p.m. 2nd year Webelos, 6 p.m. 1st year Webelos, 6:30 p.m. Pack meeting • Sunday, November 20

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Traditional Service, 9:40 – 10:40 a.m. Sunday School or Confirmation, 10:45 a.m. Noon Contemporary Service • Monday, November 21

No Hiz Kidz – Early Out • Tuesday, November 22

5:30 p.m. Bears • Wednesday, November 23

8:30 a.m. Bibles and Bikes, 2 p.m.

Outreach at the Meadows, 5:30 p.m. finance meeting, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Youth Group, 6 p.m.

Praise Team. No church council meeting, no Chancel Choir practice.

• Thursday, November 124

Thanksgiving Day—Church office closed FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley • www. firstlutheranclarion.com 515-532-3440 • Sunday, November 20

9 a.m. Worshi/Communion, 10 a.m.

Fellowship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday School/ Confirmation (assemble Lutheran World Relief Kits during Sunday School) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 • Thursday, November 17

10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study group (church office), 3:30 p.m. SHINE (church office) • Sunday, November 20

10 a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 10 a.m. Worship service (church sanctuary), 4:30 p.m. Bible Bowl practice (church office), 6 p.m. Impact Youth Group (church office) grades 7-12 • Monday, November 21

No Hiz Kidz – early out for conferences • Tuesday, November 22

6 a.m. – Iron Men (church office building), 7:30 a.m. Elder’s Meeting (office building) • Wednesday, November 23

10 a.m. Weekly Prayer Time (at Sandy Stephenson’s), 8 p.m. Iron Men 2 (Josh Diamond’s home, North Main) CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 • Thursday, November 17

10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study • Sunday, November 20

9 a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 10 a.m.

Worship, 3:30 p.m. Bible Bowl Practice, 6 p.m. Impact Youth Group (7 – 12 Grades) • Monday, November 21

Hiz Kidz cancelled for early out • Tuesday, November 22

6 a.m. Iron Men, 7:30 a.m. Elders’ Meeting • Wednesday, November 16

10 a.m. Weekly Prayer Time (Sandy Stephenson’s Home), 3:30 p.m. CHICKS Girls 6th – 12th Grades (Methodist Church), G3 - Guys 6th – 12th Grades (Methodist Church), 8 p.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 17

7 p.m. finance meeting • Friday, November 18

7:40 a.m. Rosary, 8 a.m. Mass

• Saturday, November 19

4 p.m. Mass, 8 p.m. Spanish Mass • Sunday, November 20

8 a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG), 10:30 a.m. Mass (St. Francis Xavier, Belmond), • Monday, November 21

7 p.m. RCIA (St. John, Clarion) • Wednesday, November 23

No Youth Faith Formation classes • Thursday, November 24

9 a.m. Cluster Thanksgiving Day Mass, St. Francis Xavier, Belmond UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 • Sunday, November 20

9:00a.m. Worship THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Pastor 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 • Sunday, November 20

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 20

10 a.m. Church Services, Children’s Ministries: Little Lights (0-2 years); Kids Alive (3-7 years) • Wednesday night services will resume January 2017.

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 17

9 – 10:30 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #IA, 1348, Goldfield, Weigh-in & Meeting, New Members Always Welcome!

• Saturday, November 19

4:15–5 p.m. Goldfield Ministerial Association Thanksgiving worship service at the Goldfield school, 5–7 p.m. Goldfield Ministerial Association FREE Thanksgiving supper.

• Sunday, November 20

9:15 a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 9:45 a.m. Choir, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee, 1 p.m. Church reserved for private family Thanksgiving.

• Monday, November 21

6:30 p.m. Come to the church and help decorate for Christmas • Wednesday, November 23

No after-school story time; Thanksgiving vacation.

LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson • Sunday, November 20

9 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 20

9:15 a.m. Bible School, 10:15 a.m.

Worship Service – Communion observed weekly; Childcare available and Children’s Church, 11 a.m. WWE/Jr. Worship GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Lynn Gardner 515-825-3754 • Sunday, November 13

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Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service • Wednesdays

Prayer Meeting, youth group, kids club (1st – 6th grades – during school year)

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Travis Berg, Pastor • Sunday, November 20 9 a.m. Worship, 10:15 a.m. ABC/Sunday School

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9:30 a. m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 6 p.m.

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9 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Fellowship Coffee IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Jct. Highway 69 & 3 Pastor Mark Peterson • Sunday, November 20

10:30 a.m. Divine Services, 11:45 a.m.

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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 20

10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee, 11:15 a.m. Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows

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IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Pastor Lindsey Braun • Sunday, November 20 9:30 a.m. Worship

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sunday, November 20 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 • Saturday, November 19 6:30 p.m. movie, Woodlawn, shown in the Café. Fellowship at 5:30 p.m.

• Sunday, November 20 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. The Café is Open, 9 a.m. Sunday School (Adults, Jr. and Sr. High Youth), 10 a.m. Worship Service, Youth bake sale after service • Tuesday, November 22 6 a.m. Men’s Bible Study • Wednesday, November 23 – Family Night 6 p.m. Pizza Supper, 6-7 p.m. The Café is Open, 6:25 p.m. Awana for Children (3 yrs – 6th grades), 6:30 p.m. Jr. High Youth, 7 p.m.

Sr. High Youth, Adult Bible Study, Family life skills class NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastor Dave Bernhardt • Sunday, November 20

10 a.m. Coffee, 10 a.m. Joint Worship Service

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6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Rick’s House) • Sunday, November 20

9 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee, 10:30 a.m.

Worship UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN Dows / Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sunday, November 20

8:45 a.m. Alexander Methodist Worship, 9 a.m. Dows Sunday School, 10 a.m. Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church (First two Sundays each month and at Untied Methodist Church on remaining Sundays)

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HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-366 • Friday, November 18

9:30 a.m. Bible Study (Samuel) • Sunday, November 20

9 a.m. Worship, 10:15 Sunday School, 4 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at E.G. Evangelical Lutheran • Wednesday, November 23

9:30 a.m. Newsletter Assembly (Samuel), 7 p.m. Thanksgiving service at Samuel • Thursday, November 24

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From the archives oF the Wright county monitor

1981 and 1946 35 Years Ago November 12, 1981 The search continues for the two men who escaped from the Wright County Jail last Friday evening; as of Tuesday morning neither man had been recaptured. The two men David L. Worley, 27, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Thomas E. Olson, 19, of Webster City apparently scaled the fence in the exercise area and fled.

Clarion has earned third place in this year’s Statewide Community Betterment competition. A visit from Vice President George Bush was just one of many highlights for the record 1,300 volunteers who took part in the fifth annual Iowa Community Betterment Recognition Day ceremonies held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames November 6.

Toastmaster Lee Poppen received first place for his humorous speech entitled “Friend or Foe” at the Area 9 Humorous Speech Contest. Poppen was one of 13 area contest winners throughout Iowa to compete at the District 19 Fall Conference of Toastmaster International at Cedar Falls on November 6 and 7.

70 Years Ago November 14, 1946 Next week Clarion is observing Iowa’s Centennial anniversary.

There is no celebration involved— just a period when the community joins in paying tribute to the pioneers of this great state, the builders of progress who have gone before.

D. R. Bingham, 40, Clarion, died her early Sunday morning of severe burns suffered in a Great Western passenger train accident three and a half miles southeast of Clarion Saturday afternoon. Mr. Bingham, a section foreman, was one of three men in injured when the tender and engine on a train bound rom Minneapolis, Minn., to Omaha, Neb. were derailed, tore up about 300 feet of track and overturned.

A new attractive neon sign was erected Friday in front of the Neel Hardware building, located at 112 South Main. The large modern sign, which was furnished by the Admiral line of Chicago, advertises radios and refrigerators.

EARLY DEADLINE for the November 24 issue is Friday, November 18 at Noon.

The office will be CLOSED Thanksgiving day and will be open until noon on Friday, November 25.

attention: spirit of giving is on the way! mark your calendars!

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.

Monetary donations are accepted now at: PO Box 387, Clarion, IA 50525. (Checks made payable to Clarion Foundation for Community Improvement/CFCI with Spirit of Giving indicated in the memo). Our money jars will again be located at the local banks in the near future.

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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 held 10:30 A.M. Saturday November 12, 2016 at 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 was 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 11, 2016 at the First Lutheran Church in Dows.

Lucille Ardelle, daughter of Joseph and Rena (Evans) Echelberger, was born on December 21, 1929. Lucille was raised in Dows. She attended and graduated from Dows High School in 1948. After graduating high school, Lucille worked as a secretary for the superintendent at school.

On June 18, 1952, Lucille was united in marriage to Borge Andersen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple made their home in the Dows area where they also farmed. Borge and Lucille had two daughters, Jean and Beverly.

Lucille worked at the Coulter elevator for a short time when they were first married.

Lucille went on to work as the bookkeeper at the Dows co-op and then the Dows Creamery. Later on she worked for the Dows school board for 17 years. For a period of time, Lucille worked at the First Lutheran Church. All while working, Lucille also helped Borge on the farm. She served on the golf course board and election board.

Lucille taught herself how to paint with oil, watercolor and acrylic paints. Many of her paintings are around the area. She enjoyed crocheting name doilies for friends

Lucille A. Andersen

1929 - 2016 and family. Lucille was a great historian about Dows and wrote numerous articles about Dow’s history for the newspapers. Most of her life, she volunteered around Dows.

She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and attending any activities they were involved in. Lucille enjoyed making wedding and birthday cakes. She also repaired antique dolls.

Lucille is survived by her two daughters Jean (Duane) Swanson of Hampton and Beverly (Allen) Lange of Dows; three granddaughters Terri (Jeff) Nelson of Ames, Amy (Jim) Schultes of Templeton, Erica (Bryce) Reynolds of Ames; and four great-grandchildren Emma and Ally Nelson and Collin and Tyson Schultes.

She is preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Merlin Jean Clock

Merlin Jean Clock, 72, of Alden, Iowa passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home in Alden. Funeral services for Merlin Clock will be held 10:00 am, Thursday November 17, 2016 at the Bethany Lutheran Church; 2712 Washington Ave.; Iowa Falls, Iowa, 50126. A time of sharing storytelling will be from 5:00 until 9:00 pm Wednesday November 16, 2016 at Albert Joseph Kollasch

Albert Joseph Kollasch, MD December 17, 1940 to November 11, 2016 Albert J. (Doc) Kollasch was born in 1940 and died at the Belmond Health Care Center, November 11, 2016, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Bancroft IA to Albert (Bert) Kollasch and Sylvia (Nurre) Kollasch, he was the second of eight children.

After completing high school (St. John’s, Bancroft IA) and 2 years of college (St. Mary’s, Winona MN), he joined the Jesuit order for 10 years, including 7 years of training and 3 years teaching Philosophy at Creighton University (Omaha NE). After he left the Jesuits in 1970, he entered the University of Iowa Medical College (Iowa City IA), where he earned his MD and engaged in family practice residency for 3 years.

Al began his medical career in Belmond IA in 1978, and remained a physician there until his retirement in 2006. During his nearly 40 years in Belmond, Dr. Kollasch saved lives, delivered many babies, and devoted himself to the good of the community both in his practice and outside of it.

He participated regularly in Iowa River Players as an actor and stage hand. He was very involved in the Belmond Arts Council, the Belmond Historical Society, and associated activities including the Power Show.

As a member of Trees Forever and the Parks Commission, Doc played a key role in developing the trail through Belmond and the Outdoor Classroom, and he created several prairie reconstructions in the area.

Doc organized and took care of the community gardens for a number of years until his health interfered.

Al loved gardening and growing African violets, and over the years he shared his produce and flowers with his many friends. He was also a prolific acrylic painter, and leaves a legacy of a wide variety of paintings with family and friends, and with the Belmond Art Museum.

Doctor Kollasch is survived by his seven siblings and their children: David and Jean Kollasch (Madison, WI) with sons Robert, Thomas, Michael, Anthony, and Benjamin; Joseph and Marilyn Kollasch

the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel at 1521 Washington Ave. in Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to: The Family of Merlin Clock; c/o Linn’s Funeral Home; 1521 Washington Ave.; Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Home is helping the family with arrangements.

To leave online condolences and view the full biography please visit linnsfuneralhome.com

Albert Joseph Kollasch

1940 - 2016 (Ames, IA) with sons Jonathon and Jeffrey; Mary Lou and Barry Burke (Lexington, MA) with son Paul and daughter Karen; William and Angela Kollasch (Santa Fe, NM) with sons Edward, George, and Dominic; Kathy Kollasch and Sharon Morgan (McMinnville, OR) with sons Tucker and Chris and daughter Erin; Peter Kollasch and Tricia Knox (Iowa City, IA), with son Saeed; and Sylvia and Jeffrey Reed (Fond du Lac, WI) with son Daniel.

A memorial service is tentatively planned in Belmond for the first weekend of December, with information to follow. The University of Iowa College of Medicine acknowledges with grateful appreciation the generous contribution Dr. Albert J. Kollasch has made to the advancement of medical science and the welfare of mankind. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your preferred charity.

Johnny Loux

Johnny Loux, 84, of Clarion passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services for Johnny Loux were held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the Clarion Church of Christ, 420 North Main Street in Clarion, with Pastor Warren Curry officiating.

Visitation was held Monday, November 14, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Johnny J. Loux was born February 6, 1932 to Clarence and Margaret (Scott) Loux in Blairsburg, Iowa.

Johnny graduated from Clarion High School in 1949.

Johnny was united in marriage to Rosann Nigg in July of 1951 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. To this union, children Scott, Cinda, and Becky were born.

Johnny served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, beginning 1950 until he was honorably discharged in 1954.

He then attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago before moving back to Clarion and opening his own business. Johnny operated Clarion Rewind and Refrigeration from 1956 to 1977.

Johnny was an avid golfer, liked to travel, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and his always positive disposition.

Johnny is survived by his wife Rosann Loux of Clarion; children Scott (Sheryl) Loux of Rapid City, South Dakota and Cinda (Bruce) Nail Alfonzo S. Rodriguez Sr Alfonzo S. Rodriguez Sr., age 94, of Clarion passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.

Funeral service for Alfonzo S. Rodriguez Sr. will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday November 19, 2016 at the Belmond United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Leila Blackburn will officiate. Burial will take place in the Glenwood Cemetery in Goldfield Visitation for Alfonzo S. Rodriguez Sr. will be 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Belmond United Methodist Church in Belmond.

Alfonzo S. Rodriguez Sr. was born on December 26, 1921 to Ysidro and Lousia Rodriguez at the family home in Clarion. Al grew up in and attended school in Clarion. He enlisted in the service on June 9, 1942 and served as a gunners mate on the Howell E. Jackson. On September 23, 1945, he was honorably discharged. Because of serving in the Navy, Al did not graduate from high school. In 2005, Al received an honorary diploma from Clarion High School.

On June 27, 1942, Al was united in marriage with Betty Beisell. The couple made their home in Goldfield and was blessed with two children.

After serving in the Navy, Al worked as a brakesman and fireman on Chicago Great Western Railroad for two years. In 1949, he drove truck for W & H Coop in Goldfield for five years. In 1961, Al drove truck for Morton Frozen Foods for nine years.

After that, Al drove a milk truck for the Goldfield Creamery until retiring in 1981.

For many years, Al and Betty spent the winters in Arizona and summers in Iowa. He was an avid golfer and sports fan. Al was a long time St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and Iowa Hawkeye fan. Al was a barbershop music enthusiast.

He was a member of the Goldfield United Methodist Church, American

Johnny Loux

Debra Senger Debra Senger, 62, of Clarion Church of Christ Congregational, passed away Sunday, November 115 3rd Avenue Northwest in Clarion, 13, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center- with Pastor Bill Kem officiating.

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Visitation will be held one hour Funeral services for Deb Senger prior to services at the church on will be held on Thursday, November Thursday.

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1932 - 2016 of Clarion; son-in-law Tom Reinhart of Panora; grandchildren Shawn (John) Witmer and their children Blaire and Bryce, Jenn Dotson, Shane (Cortney) Loux and their children Macie and Nixon, Chad (Tish) Nail, Lacey (Justin) Reed and their children Corbin, Kipton, and Laityn, Troy (Steph) Reinhart and their children, Maddyson, Layne, Collin, Nathan, Emma, and Ellis, Katie (Brandon) Fitch and their children Hadley and Beck; sisterin-law Wanda Loux, brother-in-law Ron (Linda) Nigg, sister-in-law Maureen Arthur; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Becky Reinhart, sister Evelyn Srigley, and brother Elden Loux.

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Is your family unable to get back for Thanksgiving dinner with you this year? Does spending time with other Clarion residents who may not have family home to celebrate Thanksgiving sound appealing? Why not head to the Clarion-GoldfiedDows High School cafeteria for Thanksgiving dinner this year?

Once again the Clarion Ministerial Association is sponsoring its annual free Thanksgiving dinner. A turkey dinner with all the fixings (dressing,

potatoes and gravy, rolls and of course pie) will be served to diners at noon, Thursday, November 24.

Free tickets for this event may be picked up at Clarion Super Foods and should be done so by Monday, November 21. A free will donation will be accepted but is not required.

Don’t eat alone, join the festivities at the Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner. For more information contact Rev. Dana Wendel.

Birth Announcements Baby Girl Walton Austin and Olivia Walton, Clarion, IA would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Iylah Rose Walton. Iylah was born on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. She weighed 6 pounds 4.6 ounces. Proud grandparents are Scott and Kristi Myers, Eldora, IA, and Adam and Kathy Walton, Clarion, IA.

Baby Girl Henderson Kari and Jason Henderson, Dows, IA would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Raylynn Kay Henderson. Raylynn was born on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. She weighed 7 pounds 4.9 ounces. She joins her sister Starlah (12) and brother Derrick (10).

Baby Girl Metellus Gibson Metellus and Laken Rodemaker, Clarion, IA would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Rozella Rose Mita Metellus. Rozella was born at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces. She joins her brother Laythum Allen Dennie Rodemaker (1). Proud grandparents are John and Verna Dirksen, Dows, IA, Rod and Dawn Rodemaker, Osage, IA, and Gaston Metellus and Mita Dimanche of Miami, FL.

Thank You

Ben Eye and his family would like to thank everyone for the many cards he received on his 100th birthday. The kind wishes and memories were very thoughtful and much appreciated.

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1921 - 2016 Legion – Goldfield, Iowa Post #370 for 60 years, and Oakridge Golf and Country Club in Goldfield.

Al is survived by his daughter Dew Ann (Ronald) Elkin of Great Falls, MT; son Al S. Jr. (Jan) Rodriguez of Belmond; four grandchildren Dr. Chad (Dr. Carrie Ann) Elkin of Great Falls, MT, Scott Elkin of Great Falls, MT, Rochelle (Don) Triggs of North Liberty, IA, Kristin (Steve) Randall of North Liberty, IA; seven great-grandchildren Adam Elkin, Julia Elkin, Kendra Triggs, Kaelyn Triggs, Karsten Triggs, Dane Randall, Trey Randall; three brothers Jesse (Dee) Rodriguez of Sylmar, CA, Frank Rodriguez of Clarion, IA, Manuel Rodriguez of Clarion, IA; two sisters Esther Pohlman of Clarion, IA, Cecilia (Alan) Pond of Swisher, IA; one sister-in-law Alice Espe of Clarion, IA; special friend Phyllis Stupka of Clarion, IA; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 54 years, Betty; two brothers; and three sisters.

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The family of Ina Mae Gardalen would like to thank Clarion Wellness and Rehab, Gateway Hospice, Pastor Nicole and Pastor Grant Woodley and Ewing Funeral Home for all they did for our mother. We would also like to thank everyone for cards, food and flowers given in remembrance.

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History from Heartland The Amish in Wright County

by Mary Tesdahl The Amish have a history in Wright County. In 1892, three Amish families each purchased an eighty acre farm near the center of Dayton Township. In 1893, six additional families settled nearby. In 1894 and in the years that followed, the Amish farmers in Dayton laid down tile drains, constructed large drainage ditches and helped the county build a large open county ditch in the central part of the township. During the time when the Amish Colony flourished at its height between 1895 and 1898, it has been estimated that there were over a hundred Amish people in the colony.

Other farmers in the area found the Amish agreeable and kindly and willing to cooperate with their neighbors. They held their first religious services in the township in the Gillett School. As new order Amish, they built churches instead of taking turns hosting church in their homes and in 1898, they built a church and a short time later established a small cemetery. They did try to keep a teacher of their own faith in charge of the children who went to Dayton Center’s country school and most who finished eighth grade were permitted by their parents to enroll in high school in Clarion.

The Amish sold their grain chiefly to the elevators in Eagle Grove or Clarion, and the Amish housewives peddled butter and cheese from home to home in the two towns. A reminder of an old order Amish Colony is the style of barns

they built. They were noted for their simple lines and were characterized by a fore-chute on the south side of the building. The fore-chute was porch-like. It prevented snow from piling up in large drifts against the door. Sometimes it was used by a farmer when he was hitching horses to a buggy or wagon in the winter.

In stormy weather, an Amish family always drove under the fore-chute after church to let the women step out of the buggy. The Amish painted their houses white but as a rule, their barns and other out buildings were red.

Unfortunately, the years that the Amish came to Wright County were a time of poor prices and the Amish and all farmers had trouble making ends meet so some families left shortly after the turn of the century. The Amish community lost its minister and families realized it would be difficult to maintain their social customs in Wright County so more left for other parts of the country where they joined existing Amish communities in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Johnson County in Iowa. Their church was dismantled and moved to a small settlement near Wellman, Iowa.

Even the bodies from the cemetery were removed to Johnson County.

By 1910, all the Amish had moved out of Wright County. The only reminder of the old Amish Colony in Dayton Township was the style of barns they left behind on their farms.

The show in Clarion this past weekend was “Jack Reacher Never Go Back.” This is a 2013 novel

by Lee Child. It is available at our library if you missed the movie, or would like to compare the film to the book. Child’s latest is “Night School,” another story in the Jack Reacher series. It begins in 1996, and Reacher is still in the army. In the morning he’s awarded a medal, in the afternoon they send him back to school, and that night he’s off the grid. Two other men are in the classroom, an FBI agent and a CIA analyst, each is wondering what they are doing there. They soon find out: A Jihadist sleeper cell in Hamburg, Germany, has received an unexpected visitor, a Saudi courier, seeking safe haven while waiting to rendezvous with an unknown person. A CIA asset, undercover inside the cell, has overheard the courier whisper a message: “The American wants a hundred million dollars.” Reacher and his two new friends are told to find the American. He recruits the best soldier he has ever worked with, Sergeant Frances Neagley. Their mission heats up and they know if

they don’t get their man, the world will suffer an epic act of terrorism.

Another favorite of our readers who enjoy suspense is Harlan Coben. We now have his newest title, “Home.” A decade ago, kidnappers grabbed two boys from wealthy families and demanded ransom, then went silent. No trace of the boys ever surfaced. For ten years their families have been left with nothing but painful memories and a quiet desperation for the day that has finally arrived: Myron Bolitar and his friend Win believe they have located one of the boys, now a teenager. Where has he been for ten years, and what does he know about the day, more than half a life ago, when he was taken?

And what can he tell Myron and Win about the fate of his missing friend?

The library will be closed during the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, and open again at noon on Monday, November 28.

Make sure to come in and stock up on materials. After over-eating and too much shopping and or running, curl up with a good book or movie and relax.

Touch a child’s heart and you feel the Spirit of Christmas 2016 This program was started by a deposited in the containers located

small group of ladies in the 1990’s.

The community program was then called “Catch the Spirit of Giving.”

This program today is called “SPIRIT OF GIVING,” and continues to help brighten the lives of children in need in the area of Clarion and Goldfield.

Dows has their own program called of the 81 auction lots are U. S. silver “Spirit of Dows” and you can contact dollars. The public is welcome. Jeanie Agena at 515-852-3696 or Call Boyd LaRue, club chairman, at 515-291-6633 for more information.

515-460-5681 for more information. The child’s wish list is on a paper ornament hung on the Christmas tree starting on Monday, November 21. The trees will be located at Iowa Specialty Hospital in the emergency room lobby and the Clarion Public Library. Gifts need to be unwrapped, but gift bags are welcome. All tags need to be adopted by Wednesday, December 7 as gifts will need to be purchased and delivered to the United Presbyterian Church in th everyone is welcome. Refreshments Clarion by Thursday, December 8 will be served. Please RSVP by from 12-7 p.m. or Friday, December Wednesday November 30 by calling 9 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Cash donations are also welcomed and can be 515-532-9351.

Early meeting for the Clarion Coin Club The Clarion Coin Club is meeting a week earlier than usual because of Thanksgiving. The monthly auction and meeting will be start at 6:00 on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Pizza Ranch club room in Clarion. Twenty

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The Kirstein kids, children of Kent & Kelly and Dean & Abby Kirstein, are pictured ready to deliver chocolate chip cookies to Meadows residents as part of Clarion’s Make a Difference Day (MADD) activities late last month. Left to right are: Colin (11), Cale (11), Jacqueline (8), Natalie (14), Alivia (4), Claire (9). According to Grandma Judy, the kids call her to remind her that it is MADD and time to bake. “I think this is our fourth year we done this project,” she said. “At the time, Great Grandpa Bob Bernhardt and Great Grandma Barb Edwards lived at the Meadows. The first three years, they made muffins and distributed them door to door.

They offer residents a treat and tell their recipients they are ‘not for sale’ They have discovered that it is not

so much the baked goody as it is the opportunity to offer a smile and say, ‘Happy Make A Difference Day’.”

About 1,000 hours are recorded for 16 years of celebration Nearly 500 volunteers ‘make a difference’ in the Clarion area for Make a Difference Day

Clarion’s Marys & Marthas (M & Ms) are ready to submit the communities’ efforts for ‘Make Chris Sharp was the winner of a quilt donated to the VFW by Cindy Riley. The winner was drawn at the A Difference Day’ to the national Veterans Day Celebration on Friday. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go toward the VFW scholarship fund. offices. The actual day was Saturday, Pictured are Doug Riley, VFW quartermaster, quilter Cindy Riley and winner Chris Sharp.

October 22 but efforts locally were recorded from Sunday, October 16 through October 22. This year nearly 60 reports were recorded, finding nearly 500 volunteers working about 1,000 hours in the time period.

“Once again we are happy with the results as people work Citizen Community Credit Union member can nominate an Citizens Cares, a unique employee together or as individuals to make a Union will be selecting individuals individual or family that they think is initiative that was developed in 2010 difference,” said Karen Weld of the or families from members’ deserving of the gift by completing a focused on supporting community M & Ms. “People make a difference nominations to receive $500 to nomination form and writing a short projects and nonprofit organizations. as volunteers all year long but this assist with a financial need, help essay. Submissions will be accepted More information, contest rules, is just an opportunity to make a brighten a holiday or give a helping throughout the month of November, and nomination forms are available special effort. M & Ms do a good hand through their Give It Forward and winners will be announced mid- at www.citizenscu.com or at any job volunteering. Peer Helpers are program.

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Citizens Community Credit Union always helpful. So do individuals, Any Citizens Community Credit Give It Forward is presented by location. families, organizations, and groups.”

The list continues to be a long one: several M & Ms gave a program to both the Meadows and Assisted Living residents, recounting who the M & Ms are and what they do; a small band of volunteers made 50 dozen cookies for delivery to 180 county and local law enforcement

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people, EMTs and firefighters; on Tuesday and Saturday of the week, a band of adults along with Peer Helpers, raked yards, painted fire hydrants, and cleaned refuse from the local cemetery; another ‘gang’ of four hosted a ‘spa day’ at the local rehab facility, doing hand care and fingernails; still another small group sorted and bagged ten bags of groceries to take out to families to help stretch food budgets.

“We always like it when people call in to give us what they have done, “ said Weld. “The local Lutheran church let us know that six volunteers had worked a total of 18 hours sewing quilts to be given away over the holidays. The ‘Knit Wits’ (M & Ms knitting/crocheting group) – 17 of them worked a total of nearly 100 hours, making baby blankets, baby/kid caps to give to others. It was fun to give programs to the residents at the Meadows and assisted living. Then they, in turn, collected and organized ‘goody bags’ to be included in youth Back Packs, as part of the Back Pack program.”

Many years the Clarion-

Goldfield-Dows elementary school students participate in the Make a Difference Day program with the community. Several classes did.

But this year the school students are embarking on the “Leader in Me” program so their involvement was more limited, as they work together to kick off this new program.

For a sixteenth year, the M & Ms group organized Make a Difference Day in the Clarion area.

Each year the M & Ms submit its information to the national office.

In the spring of 2012, the local group was awarded for its efforts with a trip to Washington D.C. and a cash award of $10,000 which was returned to the community and those who volunteered in the fall of 2011.

Annually, ten winners are awarded for their volunteer work. Since the M & Ms has been recognized as one of the national winners, the local group now competes in the ‘All Star’ level, where one group is selected annually to again compete for a $10,000 prize gift.

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First Citizens Power Saver Club Donates Books to Local Schools & Libraries For the past 21 years, First Citizens Power Saver Club has donated over 4,100 books to local organizations as part of its “Check It Out” book program. The program is designed to encourage children ages 14 and under to read.

This year’s donated books were: Let’s Play! by Herve Tullet; Are We There Yet? by Dan Santat; Disney’s Gravity Falls: Dipper and Mabel and the Curse of The Time Pirate’s Treasure by Jeffrey Rowe; and The Imagination Box by Martyn Ford.

“This year is all about imagination,” said Marti Rodamaker, President of First Citizens Bank.

“Kids spend so much time in front of a television or video game screen, and we wanted to counteract that with these books. Our choices this year encourage kids to use their imagination and think a little differently, and we hope they enjoy these books as much as we do.”

The Power Saver Club at First Citizens Bank is the complete banking program for children ages 14 and under and features a free savings account (with a $5 minimum opening deposit), rewards for depositing money, and special events throughout the year. Children interested in joining the club can stop by the bank (with their parents and their social security number) or call the bank toll-free at 800-4231602 for more information. Member FDIC.

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These are the members of the 7th grade volleyball team for this year. Pictured are: First row, from left; Lauren Brooks, Brooke Askelsen, Katelyn Kruger. Second row, from left; Tara Bergeson, Olyvia Olson, Karina Torres, Gabriela Duran, Jadyn Nelson, Cady Senger. Third row, from left; Coach Jenny Askelsen, Emily Christensen, Delia Swanson, Summer Traub, Nikki Kapka, McKayla Johnson and Jordyn Roosa (Photo courtesy of Lifetouch).

These are the members of the 8th grade volleyball team for this year. They finished their season undefeated.

Pictured are: First row, from left; Yesenia Aragon, Bianey Perez, Kara Legleiter, Shelbi Braun. Second row, from left; Sophie Dietz, Natalie Kirstein, Alaina Friesleben, Jadyn Jondle, Nicole Waters, Brenna Cross. Third row, from left; Coach Amanda Middleton, Hayley Roquet, Emma Keller, Morgan Middleton, Kylie Greenfield, Kendall Lienemann and Emma Conlon (Photo courtesy of Lifetouch).

Coach Askelsen files report on 7th volleyball

Coach Middleton files report on unbeaten 8th volleyball team

“The girls started their CGD sports careers out with many successes this season,” said Askelsen. “One big focus this year for the girls was serving, as serving was the key to winning many of our matches. We talked about key serving times, and serving more aggressively, and all

of them were able to serve zones by the end of the season. We learned the different positions to play, and where to be offensively and defensively in our positions. With a lot of practice, the girls were able to switch and play their positions well. The team won all but one of their matches this

season. We hope to carry what we have learned into next season, and continue to grow in our volleyball skills for continued success. Good Job seventh grade! You were a great group of girls who made a lot of progress this season!”

Clarion Chamber – annual meeting and events Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com On November 8, representatives from dozens of Clarion businesses attended the annual Chamber meeting at the Clarmond Country Club. The night was a mixture of business and pleasure, with good food, company, and nominations for different chamber positions.

For some chamber members, it was also an opportunity to meet the new Chamber director, Ali Disney.

Disney and various Chamber members spoke about past Chamber efforts, including the Festival in the Park, LEAD seminars, and the recent Spooktacular Nights haunted House.

RoseAnne Baumer, who helped organize Spooktacular Nights, reported that they’d sold 368 tickets over the three nights, with some visitors come from as far away as Mason City, West Des Moines, and even the Quad Cities.

Three new members were elected to the Chamber board: Tanja Jensen (with InTanjable Moments), Heather Stillman (with Kelch and Stillman dentistry), and Kurt Nelson (with

New Chamber Director Ali Disney (left) with Chamber Board President Staci Schnittjer looking on.

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Upcoming Chamber events include Jingle Jam on December 3, a chance for kids to shop for small

gifts for family members at the library, and last-minute shopping on December 18 at retail stores downtown.

The November 6th Wright County P.I.G. 4-H meeting was held at the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School project awards, and Awards of Accomplishment. Lili Swanson was also honored with several major awards including the AKSARBEN Award, the Agricultural Award, the Achievement Award, and the Long Term Record Book Keeping Award.

In addition, the Wright County P.I.G. club won most attendance for the banquet. The 2017 Wright County fair theme slogan was announced, which was “Fair Strong,” submitted by the Wright County P.I.G. club as well.

After the banquet, the P.I.G. meeting was held. During the meeting it was discussed that the club would receive a donation for winning the fair theme idea. Record books and awards were distributed.

For new business, beef weigh-in was announced. Beef weigh-in will be held December 3, at the Wright County Fairgrounds. The next P.I.G. meeting will be held December 4, at the Ames Iowa Ice Skating Rink.

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“The girls had a spectacular season!” said Middleton. “Our biggest match of the year was against Iowa Falls-Alden. We battled for the win in the third set. It was great competition and fun to watch the athletes rise to another level of play.

I’m very pleased with the overall

record of our season, but most proud of their hard work, encouragement towards each other, perseverance and superior sportsmanship. I’m not sure what they’ll remember more, the undefeated record or the unbelievably hot ‘suana-like’

experience at practices. But I know I will always remember the laughter, unity and determination. I enjoyed being a part of this amazing group of young ladies season, and I look forward to watching them play in the future.”

Wedewer Recognized as Outstanding Woman in Banking Tirzah Wedewer, Director, Vice President and CFO for Security Savings Bank was recently honored by Northwestern Financial Review as a 2016 Outstanding Woman in Banking. Each fall the publication accepts nominations for bankers who have made significant contributions to their bank, their industry and their community. Market President Kent Rutherford noted Tirzah’s commitment, “Tirzah’s dedication to each of these categories is what makes her so valuable to the bank and the community. She wants her team members, her clients and her peers to be successful and will do what she can to make that happen.”

Tirzah Wedewer has been part of the banking industry almost her entire life and has worked in all areas of the bank with an emphasis in business development, lending, depository services and management of the holding company operations.

Her grandfather, Cecil Dunn, and her father, Mike Dunn have been involved in the ownership and management of the bank since 1978. Today this involvement extends to the third generation of the Dunn family.

Fellow director as well as brother to Wedewer, Nate Dunn, F & M Bank Vice President, believes the recognition is well deserved. “Tirzah un-

derstands one of the most important parts of being involved in a community based business - working in the community is essential, but giving back is what truly makes a difference.” Tirzah currently serves in her hometown of Manchester as the President of Manchester Enterprises, Inc.; volunteers for the Castle Theatre, West Delaware High School and First Lutheran Church; and, is actively involved in the Manchester Municipal Airport and Manchester Tax Increment Finance committees.

Tirzah is a strong and experienced executive, playing an integral role in the development and growth planning of the bank. In her roles as CFO and Board of Directors member she has made significant contributions to the organization and has built long-term relationships with her clients and colleagues. “Tirzah has left an indelible mark through community involvement, mentorship and advocacy. She seeks out opportunities to get involved and makes a difference.” stated Deann McDonald, Vice President of Human Relations. “The bank’s mission to “Exceed Client Expectations” is what drives Tirzah, but it’s her commitment to her team members, her clients and her community that truly

Tirzah Wedewer make her outstanding.”

About Security Savings Bank Security Savings Bank, a division of Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, has been in business for 117 years. Security Savings Bank is the community’s oldest financial institution and has been proactive in supporting the community throughout its history. The Bank has experienced prudent and strategic growth with total assets in excess of $530 million. Security Savings Bank continues to serve its clients and communities in Eagle Grove, Goldfield and Clarion.

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The meeting was an award banquet, where 4-H members received the awards they won throughout the year.

Members present were Colin Kirstein, Sawyer Morrical, Delia Swanson, Matt Jacobsen, Phoebe Sanders, Caleb Jacobsen, Cale Kirstein, Randi Anderson, Tessa Warnke, and Lili Swanson. All members present received various awards including record book completion awards, outstanding member awards, Star awards,

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 8th grade volleyball team, coached by Mandi Middleton, completed their season recently with the coach filing this report.

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The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 7th grade volleyball team, coached by Jenny Askelsen, completed their season recently with the coach filing this report.

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Zach Leist received honors at the recent Cowboy football banquet for being on the All-Academic District Team (Photo courtesy of Shannon Leist).

These Cowboy football players were recognized for All-District First Team in Class 2A, District 2. Pictured are, from left; Ben Powers (defense), Kainan Braun (offense), Will Weidemann (utility), Max Weidemann (offense) and Chase Harker (offense) (Photo courtesy of Shannon Leist).

These two Cowgirl volleyball players were named to the North Central All-Conference Teams. Haley Nerem (left) is a Third Team choice.

The sophomore was eighth in kills. Ana Johnson was a Second Team selection. The senior was seventh in kills and tied for 12th in blocks. Also named, but missing for the photo, was Kenna Kruger to the Third Team.

The junior was fifth in assists.

These Cowboy football players were recognized as Honorable Mention All-District selections. Pictured are, from left; Trent McAtee, Zack Leist and Nate Rapp. Missing from the photo is Salvador Fregoso (Photo courtesy of Shannon Leist).

Coach TerHark releases final volleyball stats, All-NCC Three make All-Conference, one All-Academic

By Les Houser

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows head volleyball coach Katrina TerHark has released her team’s final overall stats, and conference only stats, for the 2016 season. Included are the All-NCC selections for the year.

The team finished 18-16 overall, with a 3-4 record in the conference which tied them for fifth place.

Humboldt took the league crown at 7-0, followed by Iowa Falls-Alden at 6-1 and both Algona and Webster City at 4-3. They were 43-38 in overall sets, with a 13-13 conference set record. They advanced all the way to the regional final for the first time since 2000, losing to eventual 3A state champ Dike-New Hartford.

The Cowgirl JV team was third at 5-2, with Humboldt taking the team title at 7-0. The Cowgirl freshmen team was 6-1, finishing behind only Humboldt at 7-0. According to commissioner Greg Stewart, his records only go back to 2003 and he has no record to then of the same school winning all three levels.

The team played 93 total sets, making 1,636 successful serves out of 1,753 attempts for 93.3 percent.

There were 174 total aces for an average of 1.87 per set played. Haley Nerem was 339 out of 353 in serves for 96.0 percent efficiency. Megan

Askelsen was 293 out of 306 for 95.8 percent. Ana Johnson was 283 out of 296 for 95.6 percent. Kenna Kruger was 281 out of 317 for 88.6 percent. Cassy Mendoza was 174 out of 184 for 94.6 percent. Sydney TerHark was 128 out of 142 for 90.1 percent.

Vanessa Kolb was 61 out of 66 for 92.4 percent. Lili Swanson was 28 out of 31 for 90.3 percent. Jordyn Jondle was 24 out of 31 for 77.4 percent. Emily Kapka was 11 out of 12 for 91.7 percent. Eden Polzin was 10 of 11 for 90.9 percent. Hannah TerHark was three of three for 100.0 percent and Jordan Hennigar was successful on her lone serve for 100.0 percent.

Ranked in order of efficiency, regardless of the number of serves, the order would be: H.TerHark 100.0; Hennigar 100.0; Nerem 96.0; Askelsen 95.8; Johnson 95.6; Mendoza 94.6; Kolb 92.4; Kapka 91.7; Polzin 90.9; Swanson 90.3; S.TerHark 90.1; Kruger 88.6 and Jondle 77.4.

The top nine in ace serves were: Nerem with 46; Kruger with 29; Askelsen with 26; Johnson with 23; S. TerHark with 16; Kolb with 15; Mendoza with 14; Swanson with two and Kapka, Jondle and Polzin

all with one each.

The team made 600 total assists for an average of 6.45 per set played.

Kruger made 524 as the primary setter, with Polzin adding 23, Kapka 13, Askelsen 10, Nerem nine, Johnson eight, Kolb and Swanson four each, H.TerHark and Mendoza two each and S.TerHark one.

The team made 831 kills out of 2,541 attack attempts with 348 errors. Team kill efficiency was .190, with an average of 8.94 per set played. The top ten in kills were: Johnson with 240; Nerem with 207; Swanson with 114; S.TerHark with 92; H.TerHark with 76; Kruger with 46; Kapka with 38; Kolb with 15; Mendoza with two and Madison Kubly with one.

The team had 804 total digs for an average of 8.65 per set played.

The top 13 in digs were: Askelsen with 316; Nerem with 173; Johnson with 125; Mendoza with 62; Kruger with 52; S.TerHark with 22; Jondle with 19; Kolb with 11; H.TerHark with seven; Swanson with six; Polzin with five; Kapka with four and Hennigar with two.

The team had 114 solo blocks and 62 block assists for a total of 176 blocks or an average of 1.89 blocks per set played. The top nine in solo

blocks were: Johnson with 29; Swanson with 26; Kapka with 14; H.TerHark and S.TerHark with 13 each; Nerem with eight; Kruger with six; Kolb with four and Jondle with one. The top eight in block assists were: Swanson with 16; Johnson with 11; S.TerHark with 10; Kruger and Kapka with eight each; Nerem with four; H.TerHark with three and Kolb with two. All stats for this story, as well as the weekly stories throughout the season, are courtesy of quikstatsiowa.com.

In conference matches only, Johnson was 17th in serving with 83 of 88 for 94.3 percent. Askelsen was 19th with 89 of 95 for 93.7 percent and Mendoza 20th at 74 of 79 for 93.7 percent. Kruger was fifth in assists with 156, with Kapka 15th with seven. Johnson was seventh in kills with 81 (3.12 per set), with Nerem eighth at 80 (3.08 per set).

Nerem was 10th in kill efficiency with .264, with Swanson tied for 12th with .229 and S.TerHark 19th at .179. Askelsen was 13th in digs with 95, while Swanson was 10th in blocks with 14 total and 0.56 per set.

Johnson and H.TerHark tied for 12th at 0.50 each.

Jordan Hennigar received recognition to the All-Academic Team for volleyball in the conference. The senior carries a 4.0 GPA and scored a 30 on her ACT.

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By Karen Weld ** Iowa River Players in Rowan will be presenting “M*A*S*H” for its second week with performances on Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m. Production is sponsored by Green Belt Bank & Trust in Belmond; and Clarion & Belmond Iowa Specialty Hospitals.

Regular tickets are $10 adults; $5 children, at the door. Theater-goers enjoyed the first week of ‘MASH craziness; go so for yourself if you have time. ** Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to Eagle Grove’s 57th Annual Craft Fair - Saturday, November 19 at the Robert Blue Middle School from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Unique crafts, baked goods, vendor favorites. Grab a punch card and visit downtown retailers, checking out specials plus enter a drawing for Chamber bucks. ** 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. ** Holmes Christmas Club Auction is set for Monday, November 21 (always the Monday before Thanksgiving) beginning at 6 p.m. - Chappy’s on Main in Clarion.

Leave donated items at Chappy’s prior to the auction or call for a pick up at 1-515-532-2727. And join in

the fun. ** Clarion Ministerial Association is sponsoring its Annual FREE Thanksgiving dinner. A turkey dinner with all the fixings will be served to diners at Noon, Thursday, November 24th. Free tickets for this event should be picked up at Clarion Super Foods by Monday, November 21 to help with count. A free will donation will be accepted but is not required. For more information, contact Dana Wendel - 1-515-5322330. ** First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance conducts its 4th Annual Food Drive, drop items off at Clarion’s First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance (Central Avenue East) any time during the month of November. All items stay in Wright County. ** Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab Department is hosting a Heart Health Hour on Friday, December 2nd from 3 - 4 p.m. in the lower level conference room of the Belmond Campus. Licensed psychologist, Jennifer Blacksmith, PhD, with Iowa Specialty Hospital, will discuss “The Impact of Mental Illness on Your Heart”. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Wednesday, November 30th by calling 1-515532-9351. ** Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove hosts its ‘Christmas Bazaar’ on Saturday, December 3 from 8:30 - 11 a.m. ** Goldfield Women’s Club &

Bayview Study Club are hosting a “CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES” on Saturday, December 3 from 3 - 7 p.m. Tours and refreshments will be served at all five participating homes!

Tickets & home tour maps will be available at Goldfield Cheesemart; $20. For more information, contact Maureen Cameron - 1-515-8253394. Proceed $$ will be used for upgrading playground equipment at Goldfield’s City Park. ** Spirit of Giving returns to Clarion for the Christmas season.

Christmas tags will be on Christmas trees at the Clarion Public Library and at the ISH Emergency Room Entrance until Wednesday, December 7. There is a tremendous need--the biggest demand ever--this year. Organizers hope individuals, families, organizations and business will consider ‘adopting’ area children from the trees this holiday season. ** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at the Clarion Theatre “Inferno” (PG-13). Shows at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday on November 18 - 20; and Wednesday, November 23. Also Sunday, November 20 at 2:30 p.m. For current shows/view previews - www.clariontheater.com ; phone 1-515-602-6606. ** FOCU$ ON BU$INE$$: Congratulations and welcome to Ali Disney as the Clarion Chamber of Commerce’s new Executive Director, working to enhance Clarion businesses and the community as a whole.

Northey comments on Iowa crops

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.

“Ideal weather was seen across much of the state last week and as a result good progress was made and harvest is now nearing completion.

Southwest and south central Iowa is the exception where more than 10 percent of corn and beans remain in the field. Fortunately, weather for the week ahead looks good as well, so hopefully farmers will continue to make progress and finish before winter sets in across the state,” Northey said.

The weekly report is also available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website at www.IowaAgriculture. gov or on USDA’s site at www.nass. usda.gov/ia. The report summary follows here: CROP REPORT Minimal precipitation and warm temperatures allowed farmers to make progress towards harvest completion during the week ending November 13, 2016, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork.

Activities for the week included harvesting, baling corn stalks, tiling, terracing, hauling and spreading manure, and anhydrous application.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 2 percent very short, 10 percent short,

Yard and Garden: Preparing Strawberry Plants For Winter

By Richard Jauron, Greg Wallace Strawberry plants can provide a delicious bounty of fruit, year after year. But to keep them coming back, some pre-winter care and preparation is required. What must be done during fall to ready strawberry beds for a cold-weather blast?

ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer your questions about strawberry plant beds and how to handle them during the winter. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

How should I prepare my strawberry bed for winter?

Strawberries should be mulched in fall to prevent winter injury. Low temperatures and repeated freezing and thawing of the soil through the winter months are the main threats to strawberry plants. Temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit may kill flower buds and damage the roots and crowns of unmulched plants.

Repeated freezing and thawing of the soil can heave plants out of the ground, severely damaging or destroying the plants.

Allow the strawberry plants to harden or acclimate to cool fall temperatures before mulching the planting. Applying mulch before

the strawberry plants have properly hardened may make the plants more susceptible to winter injury.

In northern Iowa, strawberries are normally mulched in early November. Gardeners in central and southern Iowa should mulch their strawberry plantings in midNovember and late November, respectively.

Excellent mulching materials include clean, weed-free oat, wheat or soybean straw. Chopped cornstalks are another possibility.

Apply approximately 3 to 5 inches of material. After settling, the mulch layer should be 2 to 4 inches thick.

In windy, exposed areas, straw mulches can be kept in place by placing wire or plastic fencing over the area. The fencing can be held in place with bricks or other heavy objects.

How do I protect strawberry plants growing in a raised bed?

Temperatures in raised beds will likely be several degrees colder than ground level plantings in winter.

Because of colder temperatures, strawberry plants growing in raised beds require more protection that ground level sites. Place 6 to 8 inches of straw or chopped cornstalks on raised beds in fall.

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Grain movement from farm to elevator was rated 55 percent moderate to heavy, down 7 percentage points from the previous week. Off-farm grain storage availability was rated 65 percent adequate to surplus. On-farm grain storage availability was rated 59 percent adequate to surplus.

Livestock conditions were described as ideal with the week’s above normal temperatures and drier conditions.

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Ninety-four percent of the corn crop for grain has been harvested, equal to the 5-year average. This was the first time during the 2016 corn for grain harvest that progress was not behind average. Moisture content of all corn for grain being harvested in Iowa was unchanged from last week at 16 percent. While harvest is winding down in much of the State, southwest and south central Iowa still have over 10 percent of the corn crop and almost 10 percent of the soybean crop remaining to be

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Dows Area News

Veteran’s Day Program in Dows

Peer Helpers from C-G-D presented a great program to Wright County Veterans as well as many citizens who came to honor the veterans this day. Logan Holmes was again in charge, and the program recognized all Veterans in attendance by their branch of the military. After the program, cookies and a drink were served, while the group was entertained by the music of John and Cindy Mandal, Lenny Cook and Gary Nielson.

From the Korner

By Marillyn Korth Oh, what a beautiful morning! I didn’t get to church today as I took a detour to the emergency room.

Nothing serious, but I was a little concerned about my leg. A nice doctor confirmed everything Daphne had told me on Thursday and told me to be patient. It would take awhile.

Monday I had my physical for admission to Leahy Grove.

Thursday I had my assessment and I think I passed. Got a new walker.

Red and it is speedy. Just what I need.

We went into the doctor to have her look at leg and then to Iowa Falls for pills. A very long day. Marlea drove for me and helped me greatly.

I didn’t do anything I wanted to on the weekend. Didn’t get to Lucille’s visitation or funeral, nor to the play at Rowan. Didn’t have lunch with Jane, but talked to her on phone.

Saturday, Chardel came with homemade stew and biscuits. She got into my closet and my clothes are ready to go. If you want your

closet sorted out, just let me know and I will send her over.

In case you are wondering, I am moving into assisted living for the winter and perhaps longer. The big move is Saturday.

I don’t know if I will be writing next week, as I will be getting settled in. But, I hope to continue when I get organized. I haven’t moved for 58 years, so this is quite an experience for me--but a good one. Don’t forget where I am! Till next time MK

Dows Library closed November 25

Strong, Healthy Smiles Start Here

The Library will be closed on Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

A lifetime of healthy teeth and gums begins with regular dental checkups and good oral hygiene habits at home.

Book an appointment today, and let us help you maintain a beautiful, healthy smile for a lifetime.

Dows Community Calendar

Comprehensive Family Dentistry • cleanings • exams • fillings • digital x-rays • whitening • Invisalign braces • crowns • root canals • implants • extractrations • nitrous oxide sedation available

Wednesday, Nov. 16 • Preschool story time, ages 3-5, at the Dows Library, 9:15-10 a.m.

Contact the library with questions.

Tuesday, Nov. 22 • JV & Var girls’ basketball at West Hancock, 6 p.m.

Drs. Kelch and Stillman Main Street • Clarion, Iowa 50525 Call 515.532.3343 to schedule an appointment New Patients Welcome!

Visit us at www.clariondentist.com

Thursday, Nov. 27 • Thanksgiving Day Monday, Nov. 28 • 9th grade basketball at Clarion, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 29 • JV & Var basketball at Clarion, 4 p.m.

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Page 18 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, November 17, 2016

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