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Join Landus Cooperative on Friday, Dec. 16 for a retirement open house for Jim Burkhardt. It will be from 4-7 p.m. at the Allison AMVETS, 718 Ninth St. See ad.

Cooper Motors Open House Friday

Join Cooper Motors on Friday, Dec. 16 for a customer appreciation day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring refreshments and door prizes. See ad.

Snowmobile trails closed for season

Please remember all snowmobile trails are closed from Dec. 3-Dec. 18 for deer season. IF there were snow and a snowmobiler were enough caught attempting to ride the trails during these dates, he or she can be fined AND it could result in loss of trail.

N. Butler 1st, 2nd Concert set Dec. 12

The North Butler Elementary First and Second Grade Concert will be Monday, Dec. 12 at North Butler Elementary in Allison. First grade starts at 6:30 p.m. Second grade starts about 7:10 p.m. Makeup date, in case of inclement weather, could be Dec. 19 or 22, the music departments’ calendar states.

After Prom auction

North Butler After Prom will host a silent auction Tuesday Dec. 13 during the High School Basketball games against Osage, with great items from area businesses. JV girls start at 4 p.m., JV boys 5 p.m., varsity girls, 6:15 p.m., and varsity boys 7:30 p.m.

Local FFA Chapter seeking toys

As Christmas approaches, little boys and girls write wish lists for Santa. In turn, the North Butler FFA Chapter is continuing their annual tradition of gathering toys for the Toys-for-Tots organization.

Beginning this week, drop-off boxes will be available at North Butler High School and the Greene Public Library, as well as the Lincoln Savings Bank in both Allison and Greene. Community members are encouraged to fill the donation boxes to the brim before collection day on Dec. 14.

Donations directly benefit children within the local communities.

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If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts.

Grundy Register Mark the calendar for a Basics of Alzheimer’s program, set Thursday Dec. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Clarksville Public Library.

Chronicle The Alzheimer’s Association Hampton is presenting this program, which will provide information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more. This program is free, and lunch will be provided. Please register by Monday, Dec. 12 by calling the library at 319-278-1168. See ad.

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Shell Rock native Troy Rinnels, right, inked the deal to purchase Orly’s Meat Market and Locker at 103 and 105 N. Main St., Clarksville, from Rex Ackerman, left, and wife Tracy on Monday, Dec. 5. (Clarksville Star photo)

SANTA’S WORKSHOP: Brody Wangsness, 9, visits with Santa at his workshop at the Allison Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 3. More photos on page 16. (Tribune-Journal photos by Mira Schmitt-Cash)

Plant land purchase process described

The Allison mayor has been in discussions with the city attorney to effect a land purchase needed for the Department of Natural Resources-required upgrade to a “small mechanical (wastewater treatment) plant,” as he informed the council at the juncture of the related agenda item at the Nov. 28 meeting.

More land will be needed for the “small mechanical plant” regardless

of whether or not a third cell has to be added to the lagoon, Mayor Scot Henrichs said after the Nov. 28 meeting.

Mark Jacobs owns the land under consideration, which is located between the cemetery and the lagoon, Nov. 28 minutes state.

Engineer Lee Gallentine suggested the purchase be done before phase two of the sewer project begins, Oct. 24 minutes state.

No public hearing is needed for any land purchased by the city, City Attorney Marty Petersen said, according to the Nov. 28 minutes. He said a price should be negotiated between a committee and the landowner. Then the council would consider a resolution to purchase the land for the price, as in a standard real estate transaction. (For the Nov. 28 minutes, see page 7.)

Allison City Council heard a request from a business prospect about buying a lot at the industrial park in October.

On Monday, Oct. 24, Joey and Alyssa Endelman attended to speak to the council about lots available for building in the industrial park in front of Allan Industrial Coatings, council minutes state. Presently there is no water to, or sewer from these lots. The city contract engineer was asked to look into it.

At the Nov. 14 meeting, city contract engineer, Lee Gallentine, P.E., Ryken Engineering, presented a cost estimate to install water and sewer in the front lots at the industrial park.

Gallentine projected that bringing the water down Ash Street and the sewer down Oak Street from Pfaltzgraff Street

to a point in the middle of the north side of the front lots, which he said would cost about $160,000, the minutes state.

Mayor Scot Henrichs suggested an alternate route, that both sewer and water be brought down Oak Street to a new location on the north side of the front lots near Oak Street. The lot owners would be responsible to take the sewer and water connections from that point to their lots.

Gallentine projected that cost, off the cuff, to be around $100,000.

At the Nov. 28, Mayor Henrichs said, “Lee was going to get us another price, coming down straight instead of going around.”

“So do we want to wait on that?”

Platter asked. “We don’t have any basis to make the decision.”

“It’d be nice to get water and sewer in the (industrial) park but I don’t know where we come up with ($160,000),” Henrichs said. “We might be able to scratch half of that.”

“TIF we’ve already got spoken for, so we’d have to wait,” Councilman Jerry Platter said.

“Keep in mind your TIF district sunsets in 2020,” City Clerk Glenda Miller said, “so after that you can spend no more money out of TIF because it’s sunsetted — in that district.”

“Do we have a good commitment from (the prospect)?” Councilman Jim Blockhus said. “Spend ($160,000), then (what if) he don’t do it?” he said, with a laugh indicating HOOK UPS to page 2

Utility hookups for industrial park lots tabled

Orly’s sold to Shell Rock native Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Shell Rock native Troy Rinnels inked the deal to purchase Orly’s Meat Market and Locker at 103 and 105 N. Main St., Clarksville, from Rex and Tracy Ackerman on Monday, Dec. 5.

“It’s always been my dream to have a locker,” Rinnels said.

Rinnels started working at the Fareway meat department during high school and made a career of it, spending 13 years with the company, 10 in Waverly and three in Clear Lake.

He managed the meat department at Jack and Jill in Osage for three years, where he currently serves on the Fire Department.

The rest of Rinnels’ experience that will be needed at Orly’s, in smoking meats and slaughtering, he has accrued during his free time. He hunts and fishes, and has slaughtered his own deer, he said.

Rex and Tracy Ackerman have owned Orly’s for 16 years.

“It was always my dream, and now it’s somebody else’s dream,” Rex Ackerman said Monday.

“He reached out to me,” Ackerman said.

All of the employees will be staying on, Ackerman said.

Don and Linda Rinnels, Troy’s parents, live in Shell Rock, as does

a sister, Sheila Drinkwine. His other two siblings live in Clarksville, sister, Tonya Freerks and brother Tony Rinnels.

Rinnels and wife Darri, a Waverly native, have four adult children who are all “gone and married,” he said.

Rinnels said he and Darri aim to move to the area within a year, and commented about the housing market.

Ackerman explained what led him to sell his dream business.

“With my life-changing events of the past 45 days, I chose to put my life into perspective of what my priorities are.”

“I consider it semi-retirement,” Ackerman said. “I am still employable.” He plans to take the winter off, go to Florida for a couple of weeks to see his parents and go to Michigan for several weeks to snowmobile. After that he says, “we’ll see what the plans are.”

The Ackermans have twin girls.

Taylor lives in Clarksville, and Tiffany is finishing up her master’s degree at Minnesota State University.

“We plan to rebuild a new house this spring on our acreage where the fire happened,” Ackerman reaffirmed.

But he’s leaving open the question of what he wants to do next.

“I may not do anything for five years or five months, we’ll see what happens,” Ackerman said.

Pearl Harbor Day service held

The attack of the then-government of Japan on Pearl Harbor that goaded the United States into World War II occurred 75 years ago, Dec. 7, 1941, “a date, which will live in infamy,” as F.D.R. famously said.

On Dec. 4, 2016, as the first accumulated snowfall of the season turned to slush outdoors, family members and friends of the honored veterans and visitors filled the Clarksville AMVETS Post 30 about two-thirds full.

Clarksville is the final resting place of the deceased veterans honored, 1. Don Rottink. 2. John “Jack” Smith. 3. William “Bill” Kadous. 4. Leland “Red” Metz. 5. Walter “Wally” Wilken.

AMVETS Post 30 Cmdr. Bob Wamsley thanked attendees for coming out despite the weather.

“We of AMVETS and AMVETS Auxiliary are gathered here today in observance of Pearl Harbor Day to pay tribute and sincere appreciation to our service people who paid the supreme sacrifice at Pearl Harbor and in the wars and conflicts that followed that day; to remind all citizens of the need for constant watch to prevent any future surprise attacks,” Wamsley said.

Chaplain Neil Bolin led the group in prayer.

“For every AMVET, for every liv-

Rex Knapp, sergeant at arms, salutes and the volley firing squad stands at attention for taps at the Pearl Harbor Day service on Sunday, Dec. 4 in Clarksville. The squad is, from second-right, Dan Forry, Bob Fenneman, Galen Jones (hidden) and Bob Litterer. (Clarksville Star photo) ing veteran, for America, I salute the memory of every comrade who went off with us to war, but fell in battle on land, at sea or in the air, fighting for our loved ones and the America we love…”

Wamsley said. “We salute the memory

of all our comrades who returned form the war and took their place in our society again in fruitful living and since their return have been called to their eternal rest. We of AMVETS, … shall never forget the price they paid. We of

AMVETS, here again further pledge ourselves that we will fight to protect, cherish and console the loved ones of these fallen comrades, and that we will never allow our country to do other than to provide for them in amble gen-

erosity, in comfort and security. We give them back to God and pray that America and we may be worthy of their sacrifice.”

Auxiliary President Karla Voss placed the holly in memory of the five veterans being honored.

Bolin called for a moment of silence.

Those wishing to see the volley were invited to come outdoors. Taps followed. Wamsley closed the service.

Family members commented on the service of those honored. They follow, alphabetically.

WILLIAM “BILL” KADOUS served the Army infantry during the Korean War, rising to sergeant rank and earned many decorations.

Decorations included a Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal and Bronze Star with three attachments, and some others, for a total of five or six, said his daughter, Lori Gethmann of Greene.

“After my dad passed away in November 2014, it took me about 18 months to get his medals from the military,” Gethmann said.

She collected bullet shell casings from the firing of the volley at the service and will put them in a box with his medals, she said.

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Butler 4H/FFA beef weigh-in set

Correction to last week’s football contest winners The football contest concluded last week with a slate of high school, college and NFL games.

There was an error in scoring for the Nov. 23-24 Clarksville Star/Butler County Tribune-Journal/Parkersburg Eclipse News-Review football contest, leading to both an incorrect winner and runner-up. There were two perfect entries in the contest, those of Clarksville’s Brian Jacobs and Allison’s Jim Blockhus. Jacobs missed the tiebreaker by just one point and wins 35 football bucks while Allison’s Jim Blockhus ends up as runner-up and wins 15 football bucks. We apologize for the scoring error and any confusion it led to.

Football Bucks can be spent just like

Veterans Christmas Party Planned

The 16th Annual Veterans Christmas Party at the St. Ansgar American Legion will be Saturday, December 10.

Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. It is free.

Come early for Christmas cookies and coffee. Veterans, spouses and the public are welcome to attend. No fees, nothing to join.

Char’s Polka Band will play your Christmas favorites, Polkas, Waltzes and Patriotic music. A delicious lunch will be served by Heather Mitchell and Paradise Pizza.

Introductions and “Share a Christmas Story” begins at 10 a.m. The Master of Ceremonies is Ken Borchardt of Grafton, an Iraq War Vet with the 1133rd Transport Co. of Mason City.

Veterans Christmas Party is sponsored by SSG(R) Phil Fleischer, Box 253, St. Ansgar, IA 50472, or phone 641-736-2346, not by any Veterans organization. Veterans Party is alcohol and smoke free.

cash at any of the participating contest sponsor businesses.

The games, entry form, sponsors ads and official rules are inside each issue during the contest.

The deadline to submit entries is 5 p.m. on Friday. Entry forms can be emailed to butlersales.map@ gmail.com, tribuneads@netins.net or eclipsedesign@midamericapub.com or dropped off at the Clarksville Star, Butler County Tribune-Journal or Parkersburg Eclipse News-Review office.

Mailed entries should have a postmark no later than Friday.

With the regular season complete, each week’s first-place winners will now have the chance to complete for a grand prize of 500 Football Bucks. The winners will be sent an entry form to make their choices on the college bowl games.

The year’s contest sponsors are: Butler Bremer Communications, Coonrandt Ford, Cooper Motors, Grant Insurance Agency, J & C Grocery, The Mill, JBL Rentals, and K & S Grocery.

HOOK UPS from page 1 that might not be wise.

“Either way we’ve got to make plans,” Platter said. “… Someday we’re going to have to get some water and sewer out there.”

“Or we could get it out there and it could sit for 10 years,” Councilman Ryan Henrichs said.

“It’d be even better if we knew for sure (the prospect) was going to build out there,” Blockhus said.

“I can only tell you what he said to me,” Platter said.

“We need to get some concrete figures,” Blockhus said.

Mayor Henrichs called for a motion tabling any action for lack of funds.

Platter moved.

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On Sunday, Dec. 11, the Double J Wranglers, consisting of Jim Gates, Jim Meyer, Larry Wildeboer, and Claire Emerson, will host a special Cowboy Christmas Concert at Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock. (Contributed photo)

Cowboy Christmas Concert to benefit area groups

On Sunday, Dec. 11, the Double J Wranglers, consisting of Jim Gates, Jim Meyer, Larry Wildeboer, and Claire Emerson, will host a special Cowboy Christmas Concert at Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock.

There will be no admission cost to attend the 2 p.m. program, but donations will be accepted, and will benefit both Cedar Valley Friends of the Family and the Shell Rock Food Pantry.

Cedar Valley Friends of the Family is a private nonprofit organization that provides violence prevention education, homeless programs, and safe shelter and housing for domestic and sexual violence victims.

In December and January, Faith Lutheran Church aims to raise $500 per month to provide meat to the food pantry, which serves Shell Rock area families in need of food throughout the year.

The NB 5th-6th Concert set Dec. 16 Continued from page 1.

N. Butler 7th-12th Concert set Dec. 15

The North Butler Seventh through 12th Grade Music Concert will begin at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15 at North Butler High School’s old gym, Greene.

Makeup date, in case of inclement weather, could be Dec. 19 or 22, the music departments’ calendar states.

The North Butler Fifth and Sixth Grade Music Concerts will be Friday, Dec. 16 in the North Butler Elementary Auditorium in Allison. Fifth grade starts at 6:30 p.m. and sixth grade at 7:10 p.m.

Makeup date, in case of inclement weather, could be Dec. 19 or 22, the music departments’ calendar states.

Christmas At Wilder Park Canceled

The Allison Park Board has announced that the Christmas Decorating Event at Wilder Park scheduled for Dec. 16, 17 and 18 has been canceled.

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The 4H/FFA Market Beef weigh-in date for Butler County youth is set for Saturday morning, December 17. Butler County raised forms must be turned in also that day.

4-H/FFA youth are to bring their market beef animals to the Waverly Sales Barn, Waverly, from 7 – 9 a.m. This will be a joint weigh-in with Bremer County. All beef market animals MUST come to Waverly in order to be eligible for the 2017 Butler County Fair.

This weighing and tagging process qualifies market beef animals so entry can be made for the Butler County Fair.

Identification report forms will be at the weigh-in site for youth and parents to complete.

Butler 4H/FFA youth interested in showing at the Iowa State Fair or AkSar-Ben must bring their market steers and heifers to this verification site.

Market beef will be weighed, tagged,

and retinal imaged and for those who are going to Ak-Sar-Ben, a hair sample will be collected. Retinal scanning will cost $5.00 per animal and will nominate the animal for State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben. All 4-H members must be currently enrolled in 4-H, either by paper copy or online. Members will be notified when data has been entered for verification.

Any steers intending to show as a breed steer must bring their sire information to complete the verification form and have the registration tattoo in the animal’s ear at verification time.

Limit of 8 head may be verified. If any of the above requirements are not met on weigh-in date, the animals will not be eligible for the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Listen to KLMJ or KQCR for weather related announcements if necessary.

If you have questions, please contact the Butler County Extension office at 319-267-2707.

Allison Meals on Wheels Menus are subject to change.

Monday, Dec. 12: BBQ chicken breast, garden herb rice, country trio vegetables, cake Tuesday, Dec. 13: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, broccoli cuts, oatmeal & apple bar Wednesday, Dec. 14: Root beer

BBQ ribs, boiled potatoes, cauliflower & cheese, grasshopper dessert Thursday, Dec. 15: Lasagna, lettuce & dressing, breadstick, apple-pear crisp Friday, Dec. 16: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, parslied cauliflower, lemon angel bar

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Menu

Meals are served at the Greene Community Center (202 West South Street) Monday through Friday, for reservations call 641-823-4422. Meals are also served at the Dumont Legion Hall on Wednesdays, for reservations call 641-857-6231. Home delivered meals are also available. For more information call 319-272-1767 or toll free at 877-538-0508.

Monday, Dec. 12: A: Potato Crusted Fish with Tartar Sauce, Rice Florentine, Capri Vegetable Blend, Multi Grain Bread & Margarine, Fruited Gelatin, Chocolate Milk; B: Sweet & Sour Pork, Rice Florentine, Capri Vegetable Blend, Multi Grain Bread & Margarine, Fruited Gelatin, Chocolate Milk Tuesday, Dec. 13: A: BBQ Pork Riblet on Hamburger Bun, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Hot Spiced Apples; B: Breaded Chicken Patty on Hamburger Bun with Mayo, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Hot Spiced Apples Wednesday, Dec. 14: A: Hamburger Steak with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Multi Grain Bread

& Margarine, Fresh Seasonal Fruit; B: Chicken Cordon Bleu Salad with Dressing, Broccoli & Tomato Salad, Crackers, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Thursday, Dec. 15: A: Honey Mustard Chicken, Fall Vegetable Hash, Harvard Beets, Wheat Bread & Margarine, Fruit Cocktail; B: Pork with Supreme Sauce, Fall Vegetable Hash, Harvard Beets, Wheat Bread & Margarine, Fruit Cocktail Friday, Dec. 16: A: Beef Stroganoff, Green Peas, Sliced Carrots, Wheat Bread & Margarine, Cookie; B: Split Pea Soup, Tuna Salad, Mixed Green Salad with Dressing, Wheat Bread, Cookie

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Sunday: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Party Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Pie Monday: Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Creamed Peas & Carrots, Fruit Cobbler Tuesday: Hot Beef Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Squash Bake, Peaches Wednesday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli

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Bulletin Board CLARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT WHEN: Thursday, Dec 8, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Clarksville Schools N. BUTLER ELEMENTARY FIRST, SECOND GRADE CONCERT WHEN: Monday, Dec. 12, first grade starts at 6:30 p.m.; second grade about 7:10 p.m. (Makeup if dangerous weather would be Dec. 19 or 22) WHERE: North Butler Elementary, Birch Street, Allison.

CLARKSVILLE JUNIORSENIOR HIGH CHRISTMAS CONCERT WHEN: Thursday, Dec 15, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Clarksville Schools N. BUTLER GRADES SEVEN THROUGH 12 MUSIC CONCERT WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: North Butler Junior-Senior High old gym, back entrance is at approximately Fourth Street and Dow, Greene (Makeup if dangerous weather would be Dec. 19 or 22) N. BUTLER FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE MUSIC CONCERT WHEN: Friday, Dec. 16, fifth grade starts at 6:30 p.m.; sixth grade at 7:10 p.m. (Makeup if dangerous weather would be Dec. 19 or 22) WHERE: North Butler Elementary Auditorium, Birch Street, Allison TIM THE MUSIC MAN WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center DETAILS: Calendar subject to change. To confirm, call 319-278-4900.

COOKIES, COCOA AND THE SINGING COUSINS WHEN: 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center DETAILS: Calendar subject to change. To confirm, call 319-278-4900.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center DETAILS: Calendar subject to change. To confirm, call 319-278-4900.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center DETAILS: Calendar subject to change. To confirm, call 319-278-4900.

N. BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL SWING SHOW WHEN: Monday, Feb. 6, starts at 7 p.m.

WHERE: North Butler Jr.-Sr. High, Greene N. BUTLER JR. HIGH VARIETY SHOW WHEN: Friday, Feb. 10, starts at 7 p.m.

WHERE: North Butler Elementary, Birch Street, Allison CLARKSVILLE VOCAL/ JAZZ BAND CONCERT WHEN: March 2, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Clarksville Schools CLARKSVILLE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL WHEN: May 2, 6 - 8 p.m.

WHERE: Clarksville Schools N. BUTLER FRIENDS OF MUSIC WAFFLE BRUNCH WHEN: Sunday, March 5, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: North Butler High School commons NEARBY COUNTIES KARL KING MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR BAND WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 14 WHERE: St. Edmond High School, Fort Dodge DETAILS: Area students may be participating.

DORIAN HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL FESTIVAL WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 14-Monay, Jan. 16 WHERE: Luther College, Decorah DETAILS: Area students may be participating.

MEISTERSINGER HIGH SCHOOL HONOR CHOIR WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 22-Monday, Jan. 23. Finale on Jan. 23.

WHERE: Wartburg College.

DETAILS: Call 319-352-8743 for details or visit www.wartburg.edu/festivals/. Area students may be participating.

MEISTERSINGER HIGH SCHOOL HONOR CHOIR WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 4-Sunday, Feb. 5.

WHERE: Wartburg College.

DETAILS: Call 319-352-8743 for details or visit www.wartburg.edu/festivals/. Area students may be participating.

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Clubs & Meetings CLARKSVILLE REBEKAH LODGE NO. 533 The Clarksville Rebekahs met at the Church of Christ on Nov. 28 at 1:30 p.m. with Noble Grand Virginia Graeser presiding. Roll call was taken with eight sisters present. Two sisters from the Anchor Rebekah Lodge were present. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved.

Sisters reported sick or in distress: Sister Barb reported visiting with Sister Doris, who is still not feeling the best. Sister Dorothy reported that Sister Marilyn Hurlbut was doing OK. Sister Gerri reported Shirlene was having eye problems.

Sister Dawn reported she was in the hospital with infection in her leg but is doing better.

There were no bills or communications.

Committee report. Dec. 12 will be regular meeting. Everyone is to bring cookies or goodies for lunch and the chapter will have an exchange of gifts, costing $4 to $5.

Our Dec. 26 meeting will be just cookies and goodies for lunch.

With no further business, lodge was closed.

The following officers were installed: Vice Grand Dawn Coates, Secretary and Financial Secretary Betty Schurman, Treasurer Dorothy Knoldner, Warden Barb Crane, Conductor Pam Voigts, Chaplain Virginia Graeser, Right Supporter to Noble Grand Gerri Ruth and Vice Grand Betty McElhaney.

Lodge was closed.

— Betty Schurman, secretary SHELL ROCK A.L.A. NO. 393 CHRISTMAS PARTY SET DEC. 15 The Shell Rock American Legion Auxiliary will have their annual Christmas Party on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 9:30 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Boyd Building. Please Bring 8 to 12 cookies and a gift for the $5 gift exchange.

GOLDEN EAGLES 4-H CLUB HOLDS OCTOBER MEETING The Golden Eagles 4-H Club held their meeting on October 9, 2016.

President, Clay Shultz called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m. Fifteen members were present to answer the roll call question: What are you dressing up as for Halloween?

Alexis Brinkman led the club in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Alex Shultz gave the treasurer’s report.

Old business: Please get re-enrolled in 4-H before December 1. Be sure to check the group Facebook page for information. Keep working on recruiting new members.

New business: We elected a new vice-president, Dawson Clark with Alex Shultz moving to Historian.

We came up with ideas for our

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Christmas meeting. We plan on going to a movie and Pizza Ranch. We decided to keep the same T-shirts for this year as we have had. The 4-H pledge was led by Erika Brinkman.

We installed new officers: President Addyson Clark, Vice President Dawson Clark, Secretary Andrew Morton, Treasurer Jordan Osterbuhr, Reporter Erika Brinkman, Historians Ray Seidel and Alex Shultz.

4-H awards program was Sunday November 6 at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Reformed Church in Aplington.

After the meeting we played Halloween Bingo and made a fall/Halloween canvas painting. Refreshments were served by Alexis and Erika Brinkman and Addy and Ainsley Spain.

— Golden Eagles 4-H Reporter Erika Brinkman GOLDEN EAGLES 4-H MEETS IN NOVEMBER The Golden Eagles 4-H Club held their meeting on November 20, 2016.

President Addyson Clark called the meeting to order at 4:12 p.m. The roll call question was: What is your favorite pop? Twelve members were present.

Grant Shultz led the club in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Andrew Morton read the secretary’s report.

Jordan Osterbuhr gave the treasurer’s report and reminded people to pay their club dues.

Old business: Please get re-enrolled in 4-H before December 1. Keep working on recruiting new members.

We discussed possible movie ideas for the December meeting. We postponed getting new club T-shirts until next year.

New business: Awards were handed out to members who were unable to attend the Awards Program. Roll Call Questions were added to the meeting calendar for the coming year. 4-H pledge was led by Clay Shultz.

Presentations were given by Clay Shultz on his Eagle Scout Project and Alexis and Erika Brinkman on different types of wood. Refreshments were served by Clay Shultz.

— Golden Eagles 4-H Reporter Erika Brinkman

Darwin and Joyce Fecht

Fecht 50th anniversary Open House slated Dec. 18

Joyce Boldt and Darwin Fecht were wed on Dec. 11, 1966, at Grace Lutheran Church in Tripoli.

Joyce and Darwin Fecht plan to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a family dinner and an open house.

The Open House is Sunday, Dec. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Community Room (above City Hall, 410 N. Main

St.) in Allison. The couple requests no gifts.

Children are Tony and Darcy Fecht of Allison; Joe and Cindy VanCleave of Whispering Pines, N.C.; Cary and Nicki Craig Cedar Falls; Dave and Leslie Fessler of Palo, Iowa.

They have 10 grandchildren.

Pictured are those who presented at the Golden Eagles 4-H November meeting, from left to right, Alexis Brinkman, Erika Brinkman and Clay Shultz. (Contributed)

Pictured from left to right are new officers for Golden Eagles 4-H, President Addyson Clark, Vice President Dawson Clark, Secretary Andrew Morton, Treasurer Jordan Osterbuhr, Reporter Erika Brinkman and Historian Alex Shultz. Missing from picture is Historian Ray Seidel. (Contributed)

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Images of Christmas hailed a success

A big thank-you and shout out to all the businesses, groups, organizations, churches, commercial clubs, city employees, individuals and all who attended to make the “Images of Christmas” such a wonderful success. A beautiful event for a beautiful town with beautiful people. Thank you so much.

The “Images of Christmas” Committee, Dawn Bruhn, Karen Kielman, Joyce Hinders and Lola Clark, Clarksville

Act in defense bill further guards survivors against sexual assault retaliation

McCaskill-Ernst bipartisan Military Retaliation Prevention Act in final 2016 defense bill Guest Opinion

BUTLER COUNTY BULLETIN Nancy Jensen Butler County Program Coordinator

nejensen@iastate.edu

What are you waiting for?

Did you take part in Black Friday?

How about Cyber Monday? It is actually Cyber Monday as I write this (another one of THOSE weeks coming up!) and my phone is constantly updating new deals available. This year I didn’t do either of them which is unusual for me, but my sewing projects are a foot high so I need to get busy!

These deals are a lot like Extension & Outreach! No matter what you are looking for, we probably have a program to help you out. You could shop around but you’ll never find a better bargain than free!

We’ve offered Master Gardeners webinars the past two summers for free. We’ve hosted Radon Awareness Meetings and given away free test kits. We’ve offered the latest information on the Veterinary Feed Directive in a meeting last week. We also had presentations on cover crops and pollinator habitats. Dr. Jesse Randall presented a Windbreak Meeting at no cost to the participants. (I am still trying to arrange for him to come back to do the follow-up!) Plans are underway for a Turfgrass Meeting to be help in March 2017. Lawrence Green and I are working on a Soil Health Meeting for spring.

All of these programs have been offered at NO COST to participants.

We didn’t pack in record crowds like Black Friday, even though our deals were a much better value, and I wonder why. Is it the topic? Is it the time the meeting is offered? It can’t be the cost!

Maybe that’s the problem; sometimes when people have nothing invested in

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a program it’s easy to skip it.

At Youth Fest a couple weeks ago, the state director of 4-H stated he was tired of 4-H being “the best kept secret”.

Maybe that’s true for Extension and Outreach also. Is Butler County Extension & Outreach a best kept secret? Do residents of Butler County know about our great programs and how to take advantage of them? Do they know we are so much more that the Butler County Fair? Well if they don’t, what more can we do? We send out flyers, put news releases in the county newspapers, promote programs on our weekly mid-day report with KLMJ, I write about them in my columns and we put them on our web page www.extension.iastate.edu/ butler. We also keep an updated listing of programs both electronically and in paper format.

Tonight I am meeting with my Extension Council Program Committee to come up with programs they have heard people out in the county request.

That’s what we do here at Extension; we listen and then find the resources to give us the latest information. All we can do is schedule and promote; it’s up to you, the residents of Butler County to let us know if there’s an issue you want more information on and we will do our best to get it done!

Start a new tradition and check out the great resources and programs available to you from Butler County Extension & Outreach first and take advantage of our great free deals! They’re better than Black Friday!

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WASHINGTON – In another bipartisan achievement, this year’s national defense bill will include a plan by U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Joni Ernst of Iowa to further curb sexual assault in the military.

McCaskill and Ernst—both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee—introduced the bipartisan Military Retaliation Prevention Act targeting stubbornly high rates of survivors who report that they have been retaliated against by their peers after coming forward. Those rates of experienced retaliation remain high, even as the number of assaults has dropped and reporting by victims has gone up, following a slate of historic reforms overhauling the military justice system.

The legislation, which was included in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act earlier this year has now been included in the final version negotiated with the U.S. House.

“This is just another step in what’s been an historic overhaul strengthening how our military handles these crimes,” said McCaskill, a former prosecutor of sex crimes. “We’ve worked hard to empower survivors to report these crimes and come out of the shadows, and to hold commanders accountable. This plan will offer new tools to help bring down the stubborn rates of retaliation against survivors who report and speak up.”

“The inclusion of our Military Retaliation Prevention Act in the NDAA is an important step forward in changing

the culture surrounding sexual assault in the military,” said Ernst, the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate. “Sexual assault anywhere and of any kind is absolutely unacceptable, and the survivors in our military should be empowered to come forward and report the attack, without fear of retaliation by their peers, so that we can work together to ensure these horrible acts are prosecuted fully and are not continued in our military.”

The Senators’ bipartisan bill would target retaliation in a number of ways: • Strengthen the military response by making retaliation its own unique offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (where retaliation is currently punishable under Article 92 of the UCMJ, a broader article to punish failure to obey an order or regulation) • Increase transparency by requiring victims be notified of how their complaint was decided—and requiring the Pentagon collect and publish data on retaliation complaints.

• Require specific training for investigators, including all military criminal investigators, IG investigators, or any personnel assigned by commanders to investigate the complaints • Ensure each of the services adopts best practices by establishing metrics for measuring the outcomes of their efforts to prevent and respond to instances of retaliation The Senators’ plan was informed by recommendations made by the Judicial Proceedings Panel (which is chaired by former Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman, author of the federal rape shield law and former member of the Response Systems Panel) and the Mili-

Among the more than 30 reforms already passed into law over the past few years: — Commanders have been stripped of the ability to overturn convictions, and are now held accountable under rigorous new standards.

— Every survivor who reports a sexual assault now gets their own independent lawyer to protect their rights and fight for their interests—a reform that has no parallel in the civilian justice system.

— Civilian review is now required if a commander decides against a prosecution in a case in which a prosecutor wants to go to trial.

— Dishonorable discharge is now a required minimum sentence for anyone convicted of a sexual assault.

— The pre-trial “Article 32” process, which came under scrutiny following a case at the Naval Academy, has been reformed to better protect survivors.

— The statute of limitations in these cases has now been eliminated, a particularly important development in a sustained battle against sexual assaults.

— The “good soldier” defense for service members accused of sexual assault has been eliminated under most circumstances.

— Survivors are now allowed formal input on whether their case is tried in military or civilian court.

— Sexual assault survivors are now allowed to challenge their discharge or separation from service.

— The role of the prosecutor in advising commanders on going to courtmartial has been strengthened.

INFORMATION from the office of Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa.

Pizza and the Rabbit Hole

For about a month now, since just before Election Day, the seedier corners of the Internet have been obsessing over “Pizzagate,” a conspiracy theory about Hillary Clinton running a child trafficking ring out of a Washington D.C. pizzeria. The political conspiracy combined with the absurdity made for a catnip like combination for the internet trolls that frequent places like Reddit’s /r/The_Donald, who went so far to create a spin-off message board dedicated to the topic.

Taking a life of its own, the conspiracy theory has created its own mythology, tying the pizzeria from the Clinton Foundation to Satanism to Brazilian football. Did a Hollywood celeb talk about pizza? Must be part of the conspiracy. Did a politician have their photo taken with a child? Must be part of the conspiracy. Why hasn’t the Washington Post covered it? Must be part of the conspiracy. And what does Janet Reno have to do with all of this anyway? Must be part of the conspiracy.

For the last month there have been bombastic YouTube videos and “news” articles, each eager to share the big revelation that will “blow the whole thing wide open.” And if it doesn’t happen, well then at least they got a big spike on

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their traffic for that day.

It’s hard to say how many people actually believe in the Pizzagate conspiracy. A couple weeks back I had a conversation with a Trump supporter that admitted he only frequents places like /r/The_Donald because it’s fun to participate in its silliness. While I’m sure some people actually believe in the conspiracy theory, I suspect most people are treating it like a game.

I understand the appeal. Conspiracy theories are fun. Heck, I’ve spent the last couple months following a series of YouTube videos predicting a reboot of the Pokemon franchise, linking the designs of new characters to medieval alchemy, Norse mythology, and the Book of Revelations. It’s not a complicated formula. Find one connection that seems plausible, then extrapolate ten more connections out of it.

It can be fun to take a trip down the rabbit hole.

But that’s a silly theory about a video game. This is a real life business run

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Initial data has demonstrated concrete progress in curbing sexual violence in the military as a result of reforms passed by Congress over the past few years.

The Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military shows that incidents of unwanted sexual contact dropped by 29 percent from 2012 to 2014. The total number of reports (restricted and unrestricted) are up 11 percent from the previous year and up 70 percent from FY12.

About 1 out of 4 survivors reported in FY14, up significantly from 1 out of 10 survivors reporting in FY12, and the highest reporting rate ever. Increased reporting occurred in all categories— unrestricted reports, restricted reports, and reports that survivors converted from restricted to unrestricted. And 82 percent of survivors surveyed agreed that their unit commander supported them, 73 percent were satisfied with their unit commander’s response, and 73 percent said they would recommend others report if they were a survivor of a sexual assault.

However that same data found that 62 percent of the women who reported an incident of unwanted sexual contact reported experiencing some form of retaliation. The majority, 53 percent, categorized their experience as “social” retaliation, and 32 percent indicated they experienced professional retaliation. The most recent Report on Sexual Assault in the Military showed that 68 percent of survey respondents indicated that they had experienced some sort of “negative reaction” to reporting a sexual assault.

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by real life people who have had their real life turned upside down by internet trolls looking for cheap laughs. All of which came to a head this weekend when a North Carolina man decided to do some “self-investigation” of the pizzeria. With a gun.

Thankfully, nobody was hurt during the incident. A shot was apparently fired, but the man was otherwise arrested peacefully.

But it could have gone differently.

It’s hard to decide who is more culpable in this situation. The people who don’t know better and actually believe in the conspiracy nonsense, or the people that do know better and perpetuate it anyway.

This behavior isn’t limited to just Internet trolls. This is the post-fact world that we live in. A world where social media has enabled us to create a personalized bubble of reality where anything that reaffirms your pre-established beliefs must be true and anything that challenges them is just part of the

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“lamestream media.”

Everybody does this to some degree, myself included. It takes a conscious effort to challenge your perception. Not everybody has the time, energy, or inclination to do so. We all know that person on our social media that posts crazy stories about vapor trails in the sky, or the Department of Homeland Security buying up all the ammo in the country, or how global warming is a hoax. That person that posts whatever has a catchy headline without caring about whether or not what they’re posting is true.

You know. The kind of person we just elected to be president.

This is the inevitable result. One might think it’s harmless to share a silly story, but somebody else might actually believe it.

For better or worse, the internet has turned us all into the media. Facebook is the largest distributor of news in the nation. That effectively means everybody is now the editor of their own news aggregate. It’s a power that should not be taken lightly.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and tries to keep his crazy theories on video games and movies.

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Church Directory

Washington Reformed Church

28182 Birch Ave Phone # 641-847-2817 The Rev. Jack D. Ritsema, Pastor Service Times: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 2 p.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Worship.

ALLISON-

Allison Bible Church

108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, December 11: 10:30 a.m.

Morning Worship Wednesday, December 14: 7:30 p.m.

Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship

Allison Congregational Church

Craig Harris, Pastor 508 N. Main St. 319-267-2333 Elevator Handicap Accessible Sunday, December 11: 10 a.m. Worship Service

New Life Lutheran Congregation Allison Congregational Church

NALC Iowa Mission Pastor Jean Rabary 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor 3rd and 4th Sundays 319-267-2860 Sunday, December 11: 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service

St. James Lutheran Church

Saturday, December 10: 7 a.m. Women’s and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Worship Service with Choir singing; 10 a.m. Sunday School Monday, December 12: Last day to order poinsettias Tuesday, December 13: 9 a.m. SewSew Sisters Wednesday, December 14: 5:30 p.m.

Children’s Christmas program practice; 6 p.m. 7 and 8 confirmation; 7 p.m.

Church council Thursday, December 15: 9 a.m. WIC; 7 p.m. Christmas sack committee meeting Saturday, December 17: 7 a.m. Women’s and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs; 9 a.m. Children’s Christmas program practice

Trinity Reformed Church

Pastor Gary Mulder 614 Cherry St. 319-267-2982 Note: Handicap Accessible Services are broadcast live on Dumont Cable Channel 998.

On demand at trinref.org Thursday, December 8: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 7:30 p.m. Fresh Hope at the Corner Saturday, December 10: 9 a.m. Sunday School program practice; 2-10 p.m. Freewill offering daycare at Little Lambs Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Congregational meeting; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m.

Pizza Monday, December 12: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 2 pm. Bingo at Rehab Center Tuesday, December 13: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness Wednesday, December 14: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 2-5 p.m. Community Closet; 6 p.m. GEMS/Cadets. Snack: Denise J.; 7 p.m. High School Youth Group Thursday, December 15: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. All Board meeting; 7:30 p.m. Fresh Hope at the Corner Saturday, December 17: 9 a.m. Sunday School program practice; 9-11:30 a.m. Community Closet is open; 2-10 p.m. Freewill offering daycare ALL APLINGTON-

Hitesville Gospel Hall

R.R., Aplington Sunday, December 11: 10 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, December 14: 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONT-

New Hope Parish United Methodist Churches

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Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, December 11: 8 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, December 11: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

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Bristow Church of Christ

Dick Burlingame, Minister Ph: 641-775-3222 Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Coffee and goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Worship.

Wednesday, December 14: 6:30 p.m.

Youth Group for kids aged 4 to high school. Please contact Sharron Meyer, 641-425-8856, or Trisha Boos, 641330-5601 if you have questions. Learning and snacks provided.

Reformed Church, Bristow Kesley Presbyterian Church

Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, December 11: 9:30 a.m.

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St. John Lutheran Church

204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Book Study, Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service Monday, December 12: 6:30 p.m.

Nominating Committee, Parish Ed Meeting; 7 p.m. Bell Choir practice Tuesday, December 13: 4 p.m. Walking and Fellowship; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fist Communion Training Wednesday, December 14: 6 p.m.

Confirmation; 7 p.m. Sewing Group; 7:30 p.m. Dartball: Methodist at St. John Lutheran Thursday, December 15: All yearend reports due from all departments; 4 p.m. Walking and Fellowship

Community United Methodist Church

You are always welcome!

309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, December 11: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.

Sunday, December 11: 10 a.m. Joint Worship Service and Sunday School Christmas program; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 2 p.m. Valley View Devotions Monday, December 12: Senior Health Clinic Wednesday, December 14: 7 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 5:15 p.m. Soup Supper; 6:15 p.m. Advent Worship; 7 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation Thursday, December 15: Newsletter deadline Saturday, December 17: 6 p.m. Worship Service NASHUA-

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill

10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant Hill (641) 435-4998 Sunday, December 11: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service Wednesday, December 14: 7:30 p.m.

Dartball at Baptist PLAINFIELD –

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day in Advent; 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service

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St. Mary Church

2397 Highway 14 Roseville, IA Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Mass SHELL ROCK –

United Methodist Church

204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Worship Service.

First Baptist Church

223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, December 11: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m. AWANASBible Verses, Stories, Refreshments

Peace Lutheran Church

809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, December 11: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m.

Worship.

(LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Saturday, December 11: 6 p.m. Bible Class; 7 p.m. Worship.

404 2nd Street Pastor Catherine Orth Church - 319-276-3195 Cell – 319-231-2117 Office Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Worship.

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422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer.com Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service.

Wednesday, December 14: 7 p.m.

Evening Worship Service.

First United Church of Christ

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United Methodist Church

31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 The Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, December 11: Second Sun-

Faith Lutheran Church

St. John’s Lutheran Church

St. John’s is Handicap Accessible.

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Immanuel United Church of Christ

The Rev. Linda Myren 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Saturday, December 10: 11:30-3 p.m.

Confirmation at Wal-Mart to ring bells for Salvation Army Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Confirmation, Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service, Dorcas Sale, Budget Meeting Dinner Wednesday, December 14: 9 a.m.

Bible Study Group; 6:30 p.m. Chime; 7 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Dartball

Church of Christ

302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, December 11: 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday, December 14: 10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Sonbeams PK-5th Grade and Adult Bible Study.

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Dumont Reformed Church

Pastor Chris Meester (641) 857-3514 Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Mondays: 1st Monday of the Month: 1 p.m. Reformed Church Women (RCW) Wednesdays: 7 p.m. RCYF (High School Youth Group for 8th-12th grade) GREENE-

First Presbyterian Church

319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Cathy Belles, Pastor bellescatherine@gmail.com Sunday, December 11: 10:30 a.m.

Worship, All are welcome!

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

105 N. Main St., Greene Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, December 11: 10 a.m. Mass

St. Peter Lutheran Church

324 E. Traer, Greene Daniel Flucke, Pastor 641-816-5531 Thursday, December 8: 11:30 a.m.

Faith, Vision, and Glory Circle Holiday potluck Saturday, December 10: 6 p.m. Worship Service

Sally Fank

Sally Ann Fank, 60, of Allison, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison. She was born on July 10, 1956, in Waterloo, the daughter of Bennie and Frances (Rieman) Fank.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison.

Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial took place in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Allison was in charge of the arrangements.

She attended River Hills School in Cedar Falls and Key Center Seven in Waterloo. Sally moved to a group home in Waverly in 2009, and attended North Star. In 2012, she moved to the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Sally is survived by her parents Bennie and Frances Fank, of Allison, one aunt, Sena Wiebke, of Allison; along with some cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents William and Minnie Fank and maternal grandparents Treano and Marie Rieman.

Memorials may be given to the family.

Dana Arnold

Dana Dee Arnold, 60, of Clarksville, was born the daughter of Gary and Rita (Hinshaw) Booher on September 22, 1956, in Charles City. Dana graduated from Clarksville High School in 1974.

After graduation, Dana lived in the Branson, Missouri area. Dana later worked as a hospitality manager in several resorts in Pennsylvania, Key Largo, Florida and North Carolina. After leaving the resort management industry, Dana managed a nursing home in Arkansas. In 2013, Dana moved to Clarksville with her father.

Dana was a member of the Community Methodist Church in Clarksville. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

Dana died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville of natural causes. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rita Booher, on October 22, 2012, and her grandparents.

Dana is survived by two sons, Jared Kane, of Dunkerton; and Benjamin Kane, of Ashville, North Carolina; one daughter, Brianne Kane, of New Haven, Connecticut; one granddaughter, Lenna, of Ashville, North Carolina; her father, Gary Booher, of Clarksville; one brother, Steve (Chris) Booher, of St. Joseph, Missouri; one sister, Lisa (Leland) Haas, of Harrison, Arkansas.

A Memorial Services was held 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 3, at Community United Methodist Church in Clarksville with Pastor Dan Fernandez officiating. Organist was Lola Clark and she accompanied the congregation as they sang “How Great Thou Art,” “Old Rugged Cross,” and “Amazing Grace.” Lee Jenison provided special music as she sang “In The Garden.”

Visitation was held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Community United Methodist Church, before the Memorial Service. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redmanschwartz.com

Matthew 21_1-11 Advent 1 Series A 2016

The Rev. Keith Brustuen St. John Lutheran Church, Waverly Happy New Year! No, my calendar is just fine. Not all churches use it, but, dating back at least to the Exodus, there is an order to life in the church which comes from following a liturgical calendar. The four Sundays before December 25th are called Sundays in Advent. It’s the beginning of the new year in the Church.

“Advent” means “coming.” Specifically, we think of Jesus coming. He was miraculously conceived in the virgin Mary’s womb and we celebrate His birth on December 25th. Interestingly, the ancients believed that great people died on the day of their conception. This last year, March 25, 2016, the Annunciation fell on Good Friday again. We know that Jesus was crucified on Friday of Passover week.

So this Christmas we will celebrate once again the first coming of Jesus in the flesh.

God put Himself in a box. He miraculously confined Himself to a human body.

“And being found in the form of a servant, he humbled Himself, being obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:8). When we celebrate Christmas, Christians are celebrating the fact that God came in the flesh in order to provide an innocent and final sacrifice for sin. Jesus was born to die.

In His death, Jesus took the punishment for all of the things you feel the need to apologize for. He even took the punishment for the fact that you don’t even feel like apologizing like you should. “When I am lifted up, I will draw all men to myself.” (John 12:32). All of your sins were put on Jesus and He was punished for them in your place. “For the Son of man came not to serve, but to be served and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). By His death on the cross, Jesus destroyed death and paid the bill that your sins cost (Colossians 1:19-20 and Colossians 2:11-15) Jesus fully paid for your sins. We know that because He rose from the dead like He said He would. It wasn’t just the disciples’ desire to have Him alive, His enemies had to admit that his grave was empty (Matthew 28:11-15). The women grabbed His feet (Matthew 28:9). At one point, over 500 followers saw Jesus at the same time (1 Corinthians 15:3-6). So it’s a living Savior who comes to serve us in church on Sunday morning.

Oh, another word about Jesus’ Advent. It happens weekly as He keeps His promise (Matthew 28:20) to be with you always. He comes to bring to you in this present time the benefits of His action on the cross and rising from the dead. His Word of forgiveness of sin proclaimed to you from your pastor (John 20:19-2). His washing of regeneration in Holy Baptism (Titus 3:5-8) and His Body and Blood in the Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11) all deliver the goods to you. They prepare you for Jesus’ final Advent on Judgment day by forgiving your sin, cleansing you from all unrighteousness and applying to you the peace which your Father in heaven has declared on you, announced by the Christmas angel. Merry Christmas!

Harold Harms

Harold Henry Harms, 93, of Bristow, died on Monday, November 28, 2016, at the Parker Place Retirement Community in Parkersburg.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 2, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church – Dumont Center in Dumont with Pastor Douglas Tharpe officiating. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont.

He was born on December 20, 1922, in Aplington, to Harm and Margaret (Behrends) Harms. Harold was a united in marriage to Phyllis Jean Harms on December 6, 1945 in Dumont, Iowa. He worked as a farmer all of his life. He was a member of the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church – Dumont Center in Dumont. Harold enjoyed his dogs and caring for animals, spending time with his grandchildren, drawing, watching television and football.

He is survived by his son, Keith (Marguerite) Harms, of Cedar Falls; grandchildren: Joshua Harms, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Erin (Blake) Colwell, of Cedar Falls; Alex Pircer, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; great-granddaughter, Madilyn Colwell; brother-in-law, Richard (Esther) Eisentrager, of Dumont; sister-in-law, Sharon (Nathan) Eilers, of Hampton; sister-in-law, Beverly Folken, of Aplington; brother-in-law, LeRoy Cassmann, of Hampton.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Phyllis; daughter, Jacalyn “Jackie” Harms; sister-in-laws: Lucille Cassmann, Dorothy Bruns, and Mary Ann Eisentrager; and brother-in-laws: Glen Eisentrager, Earl Eisentrager and Dale Eisentrager.

Twila Kerr

Twila Mae Kerr, 76, of Dumont, died on Friday, December 2, 2016, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday December 5, at Bristow Church of Christ in Bristow. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, December 4, at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial took place in the Dumont Cemetery.

Twila was born on June 25, 1940, to Heinie and Jennie (Krull) Siems. She attended and graduated from Dumont School with the class of 1958. On November 15, 1958, Twila married Jimmie L. Kerr in Austin, Minnesota. They had four children, Peggy Allison, Kimberly Brocka, Mike Kerr and Matthew Kerr.

In her youth she attended the Dumont Reformed Church. As an adult she was baptized on October 20, 1967, and became a life long member of the Church of Christ in Bristow.

Twila was a homemaker all of her life. She enjoyed buying and selling antiques for 27 years.

Twila is survived by her husband, Jimmie L. Kerr, of Hampton; her daughters, Peggy Allison, of Hampton; and Kim Brocka, of Alden; her sons: Mike Kerr, (Dawn Roberts) of Mason City; and Matthew Kerr, (Valerie Plaehn) of Dumont; grandchildren: Amber Ubben, of Surprise, Arizona; John (Molly) Jungling, of West Des Moines; Melissa Brocka, of Clear Lake; Crystal Huberg, of Hastings, Minnesota; Naomi (Jake) Froyum, of West Concord, Minnesota; Emily Brocka, of Alden; Jeremy Brocka, of Dumont; Brenden Walker, of Mason City; Cameo Kerr, of Waverly; Austin and Ciara Kerr, of Allison; and Gabriella Berenes, of Allison; great-grandchildren: Cameron and Lauren Ubben, of Surprise, Arizona; Tori Walker, of Surprise, Arizona; Decker Jungling, of West Des Moines; MacKenna, Kade and Kaleb Hambly, of Clear Lake; Connor Huberg, of Waverly; Devon Huberg, of New Hartford; Hunter, Gage, and Tanner Huberg, of Hastings, Minnesota; Autumn, Coy, and Levi Froyum, of West Concord, Minnesota; Keeley Stanbrough, of Alden; Paisley Harlan, of Alden; and Joseph Palmieri, of Waverly.

Twila was preceded in death by her parents Heinie and Jennie; her sister, Yvonne; brother-in-law, Vernon; infant nephew, Mark Smith; and sons-in-law, Paul Allison and Merlin Clock.

RECORDS

6 • Thursday, December 8, 2016

• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

Butler County Courthouse News Kelderman arrested on drug charges near elementary school On November 29 at around 6:40 p.m. the Clarksville Police arrested Mitchell Kelderman, 23, of Clarksville, on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, second offense; possession of marijuana, second offense; and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kelderman was also charged with a penalty enhancement for being in possession of methamphetamine less than

1,000 feet from certain real property comprising of an elementary school.

Kelderman was taken to Butler County Jail in Allison and held to see a magistrate.

The Clarksville Police were assisted at the scene by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Department of Correctional Services.

SMALL CLAIMS Kidquest Inc. d.b.a. Kidquest Preschool, Aplington v. Samantha J. Christian, Iowa Falls. Judgment for plaintiff on Nov. 28 for $1,250.68 with 2.56 percent interest from Sept. 29 and court costs including $95.

Dillavou Oil Company, Charles City v.

Randy Pearson, Shell Rock. Dismissed without prejudice on Nov. 22.

H & R Accounts, Inc., Moline, Ill. v.

Scot Steven Dralle, Allison. Judgment for plaintiff on Nov. 28 for $547.20 with 2.56 percent interest from Oct. 19 and court costs including $85.

DISTICT/ ASSOCIATE COURT Drew Allan Johnson, 35, Clarksville, was found guilty by court on Nov. 17 of possession of a controlled substance and sentenced to 90 days jail (suspended) and placed on two years of probation with his driver’s license revoked for 180 days. He was ordered to pay a $125 surcharge and $155 court costs. A $625 fine was suspended.

Michael Clifford Mishler, 42, of

Clarksville, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance second offense on Nov. 30 and was sentenced to four days in jail with credit for time served, placed on two years of probation after receiving two years suspended prison; and was ordered to pay $135 in surcharges (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs.

Victoria Kay Wygle, 52, of Aplington, was found guilty on Nov. 28 of a probation violation on Nov. 18, 2014, on an original conviction of theft in the first degree (C felony). Sentencing was to run concurrently with five years prison for a Black Hawk County Nov. 7 conviction for theft in the second degree. Costs were not split out.

Steven Howard Dickerhoff, 32, of Waverly, was found guilty by jury of willful injury causing bodily injury, as amended, on Oct. 17. Sentencing filed on Nov. 28 was for three years of probation (five years of prison was suspended), a $750 fine, $262.50 surcharges and $413 court costs (including $150 toward attorney fees) and $222.72 restitution. Butler

County Sheriff’s Office filed a complaint of first-degree burglary, which would have been a B-felony if found, on Aug. 11 for an Aug. 4 occurrence.

Jada Angeline Oakes, 30, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance (count one) and was sentenced to two days in jail (178 more days suspended) and was placed on probation for one year. Count two was dismissed. She was ordered to pay $135 in surcharges (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs. Parkersburg Police filed the complaint the same day, both April 27.

Thomas Gunther Ryan Bailey, 30, of Aredale received a deferred judgment on Nov. 30 for a finding of possession of a controlled substance, first offense, and was ordered to pay $135 surcharges (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs. Butler County Sheriff’s Office filed a complaint June 13 following a June 12 incident. Count two was dismissed.

Todd Allen Thomas, 50, of Dumont, was found guilty by court of possession of a controlled substance, first offense, and was sentenced on Nov. 30 to 90 days jail (suspended); had his driver’s license revoked for 180 days; and was ordered to pay $135 in surcharge (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs.

Butler County Sheriff’s Office filed a complaint on July 13 for a July 1 incident.

Todd Seaver Knutson, 34, of Savage, Minn., was found guilty by court of driving while license under suspension and ordered to pay a $250 fine, $87.50 surcharge and $100 court costs. Butler County Sheriff’s Office filed the com-

Monday, November 28: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with two medical calls, and assisted a motorist.

• 9:28 a.m.: Officers transported a subject.

• 10:41 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of Maple St. • 3:09 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 33800 block of Grand Ave., Aplington.

• 4:07 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 280th and Sinclair Ave. • 6:25 p.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 600 block of Highway 57, Parkersburg.

• 6:47 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and Jay Ave. • 10:43 p.m.: Officers served a search warrant in the 100 block of S. Main St. Tuesday, November 29: • Officers assisted with five medical calls and assisted a motorist.

• 8:47 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 14 and 7th St. • 12:08 p.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 400 block of Mill St., New Hartford.

• 3:11 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 3.

• 6:39 p.m.: See “Kelderman arrested on drug charges near elementary school,” a news release from Clarksville Police.

• 6:59 p.m.: Officers received a harassment report in the 200 block of Pittsford St. Wednesday, November 30: • Officers executed five traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received reports of two controlled burns.

• 6:46 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 57.

• 8:39 a.m.: Officers received a report of a missing person in the 400 block of W. Washington St., Allison. Deemed unfounded.

• 11:11 a.m.: Officers received a theft report near the intersection of 150th St. and Grand Ave., Bristow.

• 11:50 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 14 and W. Brook St. • 12:13 p.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 400 block of Parriott St. • 2:42 p.m.: Officers received a harassment complaint in the 31700 block of 302nd St. • 2:42 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 24900 block of Temple Ave. • 6:15 p.m.: Officers received a burglary report in the 100 block of Hunter St. Thursday, December 1: • Officers assisted with three medical calls.

• 3:50 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 1000 block of Beaver St. • 4:41 p.m.: Deputies received a harassment report in the 200 block of N. 5th St. • 6:05 p.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 1100 block of Nash St. Friday, December 2:

• Officers executed four traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, and received reports of three controlled burns.

• 2:12 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 500 block of West St. • 5:15 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 300 block of Parriott St. • 5:17 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Trapper Road and Union Ave. • 5:17 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident near the intersection of 310th St. and Highway 14.

• 7:06 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Butler Center Road and Temple Ave. • 7:33 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a structure fire in the 600 block of N. Johnson St. • 10:41 p.m.: Officers were called to a family/domestic matter.

Saturday, December 3: • Officers assisted with two medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of eight controlled burns.

• 8:34 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the inter-

section of 200th St. and Marsh Ave. • 8:53 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 150th St. and Noble Ave. • 4:02 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 500 block of W. Weare St. • 5:31 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity near the intersection of Highway 3 and Utica Ave. • 6:36 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 1200 block of Wemple St. • 6:37 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Union Ave. and Highway 3.

• 6:38 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 220th and Highway 3.

• 7:47 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a general fire call in the 10000 block of Lodge Ave. • 8:18 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity near the intersection of 130th St. and Birch Ave. Sunday, December 4: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with five medical calls, assisted four motorists, and received a report of a controlled burn.

PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA-4281-DR-IA & FEMA-4289-DR-IA The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse State and local governments and agencies, and eligible private non-profit organizations for eligible costs incurred to repair and/ or replace facilities damaged by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding occurring from August 23 to 27, 2016 and September 21 to October 3, 2016. This notice applies to the Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 USC §§ 5121-5206.as amended.

Under a major disaster declaration (FEMA4281-DR-IA) signed by the President on September 29, 2016, the following counties in the State of Iowa have been designated adversely affected by the disaster and are eligible for PA only: Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell, and Winneshiek (August 23 through August 27, 2016 incident period). All counties in the State of Iowa are eligible for HMGP. Additionally, under a major disaster declaration (FEMA-4289-DR-IA) signed by the President on October 31, 2016, the following counties in the State of Iowa have been designated adversely affected by the disaster and are eligible for PA only: Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Des Moines, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Linn, Mitchell, Winneshiek, and Wright (September 21 through October 3, 2016 incident period). All counties in the State of Iowa are eligible for HMGP. There are no counties declared for Individual Assistance on either of the two aforementioned disasters (FEMA-4281-DR-IA, FEMA-4289DR-IA).

This public notice concerns public assistance activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or affect wetland areas or the 100-Year Floodplain (areas determined to have a one percent probability of flooding in any given year), and critical actions within the 500-Year Floodplain. Such activities may adversely affect the historic property, floodplain or wetland, or may result in continuing vulnerability to flood damage.

Such activities may include restoring facilities located in a floodplain with eligible damage to pre-disaster condition. Examples of such activities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Non-emergency debris removal and disposal; 2. Non-emergency protective measures; 3. Repair/replacement of roads, including streets, culverts, and bridges; 4. Repair/replacement of public dams, reservoirs and channels; 5. Repair/replacement of public buildings and related equipment; 6. Repair/replacement of public water control facilities, pipes and distribution systems; 7. Repair/replacement of public utilities, in-

cluding sewage treatment plants, sewers and electrical power distribution systems; and 8. Repair/replacement of eligible private, non-profit facilities (hospitals, educational centers, emergency and custodial care services, etc.).

The President’s Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, and Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands, requires that all Federal actions in or affecting the 100Year floodplain or wetland areas be reviewed for opportunities to move the facility out of the floodplain or wetland and to reduce the risk of future damage or loss from flooding and minimize harms to wetlands. However, FEMA has determined that, in certain situations, there are no alternatives to restoring an eligible facility located in the floodplain to its pre-disaster condition. These situations meet all of the following criteria: 1. The FEMA estimated cost of repairs is less than 50 percent of the estimated cost to replace the facility and the replacement cost of the facility is less than $100,000.

2. The facility is not located in a floodway or coastal high hazard area.

3. The facility has not sustained structural damage in a previous presidentially declared flood disaster or emergency.

4. The facility is not defined as critical (e.g., hospital, generating plant, contains dangerous materials, emergency operation center, etc.).

FEMA will provide assistance to restore the facilities described above to their pre-disaster condition, and also when measures to mitigate the effects of future flooding may be incorporated into the restoration work. For example, insufficient waterway openings under culverts and bridges may cause water back up to wash out the structures. The water back up could wash out the facility and could damage other facilities in the area. Increasing the size of the waterway opening would mitigate, or lessen, the potential for this damage. Additional examples of mitigation measures include providing erosion protection at bridge abutments or levees, and extending entrance tubes on sewage lift stations.

Disaster assistance projects to restore facilities, which do not meet the criteria listed above, must undergo a detailed review. The review will include a study to determine if the facility can be moved out of the floodplain. The public is invited to participate in the review. The public may identify alternatives for restoring the facility and may participate in analyzing the impact of the alternatives on the facility and the floodplain.

An address and phone number for obtaining information about specific assistance projects is provided at the end of this Notice. The final determination regarding the restoration of these facilities in a floodplain will be announced in future Public Notices.

Due to the urgent need for and/or use of the certain facilities in a floodplain, actions to restore the facility may have started before the Federal inspector visits the site. Some of these facilities may meet the criteria for a detailed review to determine if they should be relocated.

Generally, facilities may be restored in their

plaint on Aug. 3 after an Aug. 2 incident.

James Arlen Cummings, 26, of Clarksville, pleaded guilty on Nov. 21 to possession of a controlled substance, first offense, and was sentenced on Nov. 30 to two days in jail with credit for time served, had his driver’s license revoked (standard is 180 days but not listed) and was ordered to pay $135 surcharges (law enforcement and DARE) and $140 court costs. Clarksville Police filed a complaint the same day as the incident, Aug. 24.

SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Failure to comply with safety regulations rules — Jesse Lars Jensen, Lime Springs, $50, $17.50, $60; Shawn Lewis Cooper, Littleton, Colo., $50, $17.50, $60; John Thomas Flessner, Wellsburg, $50, $17.50, $60; Operating non-registered vehicle —Emily Lou Brocka, Hampton, $50, $22.50, $60; Permitting unauthorized person to drive — Dana Marie Vanlangen, Hampton, $230, $75, $60; Registration violation — Becky Eileen Anderson, Greene, $23, $7, $60; Speeding 55 or under zone (1-5 over) — Casey Michael Steven Waddell, Hampton, $23, $7, $60; Paige R. Morrison, Clarksville, $20, $12, $60; Jessica Marie Smith, Parkersburg, $20, $7, $60; Allen Lee Tanner, Creston, $20, $7, $60; Speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 over) — Timothy Wayne Albrecht, Waverly, $46, $14, $60; Kimberly Amia Jeter, Lees Summit, Mo., $40, $14, $60; Terry Lee Lavies, Austinville, $46, $14, $60; Jordan Biggerstaff, Sioux City, $40, $19, $60; Thomas James Leners, Winterset, $40, $14, $60; Reed Alan Aswegen,

Butler County Sheriff’s Report • 12:09 a.m.: Officers assisted a motorist near the intersection of 160th St. and Marsh Ave., Allison. Officers arrested Jeffrey A. Happel, 37, of Frederika, for operating while intoxicated and driving while revoked. He was released on a promise to appear in court.

• 9:53 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 300 block of W. Washington St. • 1:45 p.m.: Officers received a harassment report in the 15200 block of Forest Ave. • 7:20 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 185th St. and Newell Ave. • 10:34 p.m.: Officers received a harassment report in the 900 block of N. Elm St. Monday, December 5: • Officers had three calls for service prior to 8:34 a.m. Among the calls was a motorist assist.

• 12:23 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of S. 1st St. • 12:52 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of W. South St.

Public Notice original location where at least one of the following conditions applies: 1. The facility, such as a flood control device or bridge, is functionally dependent on its floodplain location.

2. The facilities, such as a park or other open-use space, already represent sound floodplain management and, therefore, there is no need to change it.

3. The facility, such as a road or a utility, is an integral part of a larger network that could not be relocated economically.

4. Emergency action is needed to address a threat to public health and safety.

The effects of not relocating the facilities will be examined. In each case, the examination must show an overriding public need for the facility at its original location that clearly outweighed the requirements in the Executive Order to relocate the facility out of the floodplain.

FEMA will also consult State and local officials to make certain that no actions taken will violate either State or local floodplain protection standards. The restoration of these facilities may also incorporate certain measures designed to mitigate the effects of future flooding. This will be the only Notice to the public concerning these facilities.

The National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Those actions or activities affecting buildings, structures, districts or objects 50 years or older or that affect archeological sites or undisturbed ground will require further review to determine if the property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (Register). If the property is determined to be eligible for the Register, and FEMA’s undertaking will adversely affect it, FEMA will provide additional public notices. For historic properties not adversely affected by FEMA’s undertaking, this will be the only public notice.

FEMA also intends to provide Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding under Section 404 of the Stafford Act to the State of Iowa for the purposes of mitigating future disaster damages. Hazard mitigation projects may involve the construction of a new facility (e.g., retention pond, or debris dam), modification of an existing undamaged facility (e.g., improving waterway openings of bridges or culverts), and the relocation of facilities out of the floodplain.

Subsequent Notices will provide more specific information as project proposals are developed.

Information about assistance projects may be obtained by submitting a written request to the Regional Director, DHS-FEMA Region VII; 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 300; Kansas City, MO 64114-3372. The information may also be obtained by calling: (816) 283-7061, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Comments should be sent in writing to the Regional Director, at the above address, within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice.

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Parkersburg, $40, $14, $60; Shelby A. Hines, Dumont, $40, $19, $60; Keith Kevin Christensen, Steamboat Rock, $40, $14, $60; James Erwin Kuker, Waterloo, $40, $14, $60; Tiffany Jean Walters, Popejoy, $40, $19, $60; Courtney Marie Burkett, Dumont, $40, $14, $60; Douglas Ryan Wilkinson, Cedar Falls, $40, $19, $60; Flando M. Brumfield, Roseland, La. $40, $19, $60; Ricky Allen Sandifer, Nashua, $40, $14, $60; Speeding 55 or und zone (11-15 over) — Illianna Marie Bartsch, Hampton, $92, $33, $60; Patricia Eileen Steffen, Polk City, $92, $33, $60; Jesse Lars Jensen, Lime Springs, $80, $28, $60; Speeding 55 or und zone (16-20 over) — Alexis Marie Card, Hampton, $103.50, $31.50, $60; Ashley Kay Sires, Waterloo, $90, $31.50, $60;

Unsafe turn or failure to give signal — Justin Joseph Palmieri, West Bend, $100, $40, $60 TRANSFERS Nov. 23 to Nov. 29 Affidavit: Jeremy D. And Kai L. Scoles To The Public; Tr. Comm. 1723 Ft. N. S.E.. 33-90-15; Tr. Comm. 1873 Ft. N. S.E. Cor. 33-90-15; 2016-2618.

Mortgage: Jeremy D. And Kai L. Scoles To Wells Fargo Bank; Tr. Comm.

1723 Ft. N. S.E. Cor. 33-90-15; Tr. Comm. 1873 Ft. N. S.E. Cor. 33-90-15; 2016-2619.

Affidavit: Lesley A. Mcinroy (Shipp) To The Public; Beg. N.W. Cor. 8-93-16; 2016-2620.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Lesley A. Mcinroy (Shipp) COURTHOUSE to page 7

Proceedings: Butler Co.

MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON NOVEMBER 22, 2016.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Rusty Eddy with members Rex Ackerman and Tom Heidenwirth present. Also present were Assessor Deb McWhirter, Engineer John Riherd, Zoning Administrator Mitch Nordmeyer, Treasurer Vicki Schoneman, John Jensen, Eclipse News-Review, Greg Barnett, Plainfield, Iowa, Dean Bowens, Shell Rock, Iowa, Colby Elliott, Clarksville, Iowa, Jeff Reints, Shell Rock, Iowa, Tom Smidt, Greene, Iowa and Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

Board met with Tom Smidt, Smidt Crop Management for a report on the soil test at the County Farm. Smidt reported that the soil is favorable and has not changed much since the test in 2011.

Treasurer Vicki Schoneman petitioned the Board for Suspension of Taxes. Moved by Ackerman, second by Heidenwirth to suspend the taxes at 11908 Packard Avenue in Greene, Iowa. Motion carried.

Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to approve the following: RESOLUTION NO. 871 WHEREAS, the Butler County Treasurer has deemed certain property taxes on a mobile home uncollectible, and WHEREAS, it is deemed that a tax sale or personal judgment is impractical, and WHEREAS, said mobile home is identified as follows: 1980 FAIR, Title No. 12-W102040, VIN Number 27018 BE IT RESOLVED that the Butler County Treasurer is hereby ordered to abate the total past due amounts and strike any amounts due from the county system as follows: 1. $1,110.00 – Grand Total Mobile Home Property Taxes Upon roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Tom Heidenwirth, Rex Ackerman, Rusty Eddy; NAYS: None WHEREUPON the resolution was adopted on this 22nd day of November, 2016 ATTEST: Lizbeth Williams, Auditor Moved by Heidenwirth, second by Ackerman to approve the following: RESOLUTION #67-17 HOLIDAYS-2017 BE IT RESOLVED by the Butler County Board of Supervisors that the following holidays be observed by the Butler County Courthouse to conform to the schedule as established by the State and Federal Governments. When the holiday is on a Saturday, it will be observed the day before and when it is on a Sunday, it will be observed the day following: BUTLER COUNTY COURTHOUSE HOLIDAYS – 2017 1. New Year’s Day-Monday, January 2, 2017 2. Presidents’ Day-Monday, February 20, 2017 3. .Good Friday-Friday, April 14, 2017 4. Memorial Day-Monday, May 29, 2017 5. Independence Day-Tuesday, July 4, 2017 6. Labor Day-Monday, September 4, 2017 7. Veterans Day-Friday, November 10, 2017 8. Thanksgiving Day-Thursday, November 23, 2017 9. Day after Thanksgiving-Friday, November COUNTY NAME: BUTLER

24, 2017 10. Christmas Day-Monday, December 25, 2017 Upon Roll Call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Tom Heidenwirth, Rex Ackerman, Rusty Eddy; NAYS: None WHEREUPON said Resolution was declared duly adopted this 22nd day of November, 2016.

ATTEST: Lizbeth Williams, County Auditor Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to approve the Urban Renewal Report for 2016. Motion carried.

Board authorized Auditor to transfer $13,688 from General Basic to Recorder’s Records Management Fund.

Public comment: Dean Bowans, who lives south of Shell Rock, Iowa has concerns about the Iowa Northern trains that go to the Ethanol Plant blocking the crossings. “What will happen if there is a medical emergency or a fire?” Mr. Bowans calls the Sheriff, but there is no avenue for change when all they have to do is pay a ticket. He has seen the crossing blocked for up to 35 minutes. Zoning Administrator Mitch Nordmeyer will check Iowa Code to see how long the trains can block an intersection and will contact the Attorney General’s Office for guidance and get back to Mr. Bowans.

Jeff Reints, Shell Rock, Iowa spoke to the Board regarding the controversy over the prospective poultry broiler building in Section 3 of Jackson Township. Joining him was builder Colby Elliott, Clarksville, Iowa from Georgia Poultry.

“This will be built on my son’s land with local investors.” Mr. Reints went on to explain that there are a lot of misconceptions regarding the operation. “This is not a processing plant. It is a broiler production plant.” The antibiotic free chickens raised there will be transported to a state-ofthe-art poultry production plant in Charles City.

Manure from the building will fertilize the ground that the 240 to 300 bushel of corn that is fed to the chickens is grown on. All of the DNR flood plain management rules have been followed.

“All of the food will be sourced out of the Sinclair Elevator. This is a win, win for Butler County and the Cedar Valley,” said Mr. Reints. Prairies Best will hire someone local to do the maintenance work. Mr. Reints continued “I certainly don’t want to give our farming operation a bad name where the environment is concerned. The location is two times the set back that it needs to be from anyone’s house. By law we are required to be 1250 feet. We are double that to the nearest home.” Zoning Administrator Mitch Nordmeyer raised a concern about bird flu. Mr. Elliott explained that plans for that kind of situation exist.

The buildings would go into lockdown. Special clothing and equipment is required for visitors to enter the buildings at all times.” Assessor Deb McWhirter stated, “Historically the value of the property in proximity to confinement feeding operations does not see valuation change.”

Board approved claims as submitted.

Board acknowledged receipt of Manure Management Plan Annual Update for JAART LLC #1 Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to adjourn the meeting at 10:24 A.M. to Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried.

The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on November 22, 2016.

TJ/CS 49-1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT COUNTY BUDGET

CO NO: 12

The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the current County budget as follows: Meeting Date: December 20, 2016

Meeting Time: 9:30 A.M.

Meeting Location: Supervisor's Boardroom

At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, the proposed amendment. An approved budget amendment is required in order to permit increases in any class of expenditures as last certified or last amended.

County Telephone No.: 319-267-2670

For Fiscal Year Ending:

Iowa Department of Management Form 653 A-R Sheet 1 of 2 (Publish) (revised 05/01/14)

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year Less: Credits to Taxpayers Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Tax Revenue Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges for Service Use of Money & Property Miscellaneous Subtotal Revenues Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Operating Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales Total Revenues & Other Sources EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating: Public Safety & Legal Services Physical Health & Social Services Mental Health, ID & DD County Environment & Education Roads & Transportation Government Services to Residents Administration Nonprogram Current Debt Service Capital Projects Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow Total Expenditures & Other Uses Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) Fund Balance - Nonspendable Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Committed Fund Balance - Assigned Fund Balance - Unassigned Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30,

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Total Budget as Certified or Last Amended 6,585,994 411,500 6,174,494 1,000 46,000 1,037,890 5,972,021 34,550 461,217 300,572 145,465 14,173,209

6/30/2017 Proposed Current Amendment

Total Budget After Current Amendment

763,106

6,585,994 0 411,500 6,174,494 1,000 46,000 1,037,890 6,735,127 34,550 461,217 300,572 145,465 14,936,315 0 2,268,860 0 17,205,175

0

763,106

14 15 16 17

16,442,069

763,106

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

2,450,781 1,454,258 556,007 1,037,605 5,430,000 652,760 1,808,022 2,500 590,740 1,489,903 15,472,576

15,000 24,700 43,720 465,000 700,000

29 30 31

2,268,860

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

2,268,860

17,741,436

1,248,420

2,465,781 1,478,958 599,727 1,502,605 6,130,000 652,760 1,808,022 2,500 590,740 1,489,903 16,720,996

1,248,420

2,268,860 0 18,989,856

(1,299,367) 5,709,532

(485,314)

4,410,165 4,410,165

(485,314) (485,314)

Explanation of changes: REVENUE: $39,348 - reimbursement for Case Manager; $583,758 FEMA reimbursement for damaged parks and roads; $140,000 - Conservation grants EXPENDITURES: $15,000 - new County Attorney employee; $24,700 - vehicle maintenance and added benefits for Environmental Health; $43,720 - new Case Manager; $325,000 - repairs to county parks due to flooding; $140,000 - Conservation grants; $700,000 - repairs to county roads due to flooding

(1,784,681) 5,709,532 0 0 0 0 0 3,924,851 3,924,851

TJ/CS 49-1

RECORDS

• Butler County Tribune-Journal • COURTHOUSE from page 6 To James R. And Nancy K. Wright; Beg. N.W. Cor. 8-93-16; 2016-2621, G.W.H.160329.

Mortgage: James R. And Nancy K. Wright To M.E.R.S., Veridian Credit Union; Beg. N.W. Cor. 8-93-16; 20162622.

Mortgage: Brad Lewis To First Security Bank & Trust Company; Bristow Jones 2nd Add. Lot: 10; Bristow Jones 2nd Add. Lot: 9; 2016-2623.

Deed-Misc. And Groundwater Hazard: David J. Eimers, David Joe Eimers Est. To Michael J. Kramer And Amy S. Berger; Exc. Parcel C 29-93-16; 2016-2624, G.W.H.160330.

Affidavit: Bill Thompson To The Public; Bristow Lot: 28; Bristow Lot 29; Bristow Lot: 30; 2016-2625.

Mortgage: Bill C. And Susan M. Thompson To Royal United Mortgage L.L.C.; Shell Rock Lot: 30; Shell Rock Lot: 29; Shell Rock Lot 28; 2016-2626.

Court Off Deed: Maxine L. Wikert Est., Michael Duane Wikert Ex., Michelle Kay Schipper Ex., To Mattheww. Wikert; W. 54 Ft. Aplington Lot: 2 Block: 41; E. 11 Ft. Aplington Lot: 3 Block: 41; W. 54 Ft. Lt. 2 Of Lt. 32 Auditors Subd. N. 1/2 29-90-17 E. 11 Ft. Lt. 3 Of Lt. 32 Auditors Subd. N. 1/2 29-90-17; 2016-2627.

Release: Green Belt Bank & Trust To Steven John Hackbarth; 2016-2628 And -2629.

Mortgage: Todd W. And Danielle D. Barth To Veridian Credit Union; Comm.

N.W. Cor. E. 1/2 N.W. 15-91-17; 2016-

2630.

Survey Plat: Steve Busse To Birley Family Farms L.L.C., Grant Kampman; Parcel C S.W. Cor. 6-90-17; 2016-2631.

Finance Statem: Daniel John Feckers To Commodity Credit Corporation; N.E. S.E.; 26-93-15; 2016-2632.

Quit Claim Deed: Laura L. (Shapley) Havlik And Jason R. Havlik; Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 2 Block: 17; Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks.

Lot: 3 Block: 17; Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 4 Block: 17; W. 1/2 Of Alley Adjacent Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 2 Block: 17; Entire Alley Between Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 3 Block: 17; Entire Alley Between Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 4 Block: 17; 2016-2633.

Release: Lincoln Savings Bank To Dennis D. And Carolyn Jean Kramer; 2016-2634.

Tax Lien Releas: Iowa Department Of Revenue To Keith J. Irlmeier; 2016-2635.

Release: The Member Group, P.H.H. Mortgage Corporation To Janice Brown; 2016-2636.

Mortgage: Kathleen K. And Dennis R. Hobson To M.E.R.S., Veridian Credit Union; Greene Thorps Add Lot 1 Block: 1; Greene Thorps Add Lot: 2 Block: 1; 2016-2637.

Court Off Deed: Lelia M. Norton, Deceased, James D. Norton, Ex. To James D. Norton; Und. 1/2 Int. Part Of N. 64 A. E. 1/2 S. Of R.R. S.E. 18-92-15; James D. Norton, Ex. Und. 1/2 Int. S. 1/2 S.E. S.W. 5-92-15; Und. 1/2. Int. E. 1/2 Exc. N.W.

Proceedings: Allison

City of Allison Council Meeting Monday, November 28, 2016 Regular Meeting: Mayor Henrichs opened the regular meeting at 5:45 p.m. Council members present: Blockhus, Cramer, Davis, Henrichs, Platter.

Others present: Jeff Beck, Sharon Brockway, Mira Schmitt Cash – Butler County Tribune.

Henrichs made a motion to approve the agenda with a second by Cramer. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda: Motion by Davis to approve the consent agenda. Second by Blockhus. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried. The items approved were as follows: Approve minutes from the meeting on 11/14/2016 Approve building permit for Matt Gallmeyer – Portable shed for lawn mowers – built inside fence New Business: The City will need to purchase land for the upcoming lagoon project and City Engineer, Lee Gallentine, suggested this be taken care of now before any work begins. This land is located between the cemetery and the lagoon and owned by Mark Jacobs. Attorney Petersen said no public hearing is necessary for any land purchased by the City. He said a price should be negotiated between a committee and the land owner. Then the Council would approve the price and pass a resolution to purchase the land and the matter would be treated as a standard real estate transaction. Mayor Henrichs will be in contact with Mark Jacobs.

Jeff Beck of Beck Financial & Insurance was present at the meeting. He is a member of a group of insurance agents from across the state of Iowa setting up what is called the “Iowa Municipal Benefits Plan”. What they are forseeing to do in the future is combine all the small cities that join their group into one large group and be able to offer employees a comprehensive suite of insurance benefits at lower large group rates.

After discussion of current rates and rates to be effective on January l, 2017, Blockhus made a motion to change our insurance agent on our health insurance policy to Jeff Beck and to approve the rates of the Wellmark CompleteBlue 2250 HMO plan and that if the employees deem they want a different plan that the employees

pay the difference in premium themselves. Second by Davis. Ayes: Blockhus, Davis, Henrichs, Platter. Nays: None. Cramer abstained from the vote. Motion Carried.

The water & sewer in the industrial park has been tabled until further information on possible cost is obtained from the City Engineer.

Blockhus made a motion to approve the revised employee handbook with the following wording added: “Holiday pay while on sick leave: Employees will be paid for holiday pay if a holiday falls on a day they are absent for sick leave or extended sick leave.” Second by Cramer. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Davis made a motion to approve the reappointment of Raymond Grapp, Tim Junker & Wilbur Cordes to serve on the Allison Tree Board from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. Second by Platter. Ayes: All. Nays: None.

Motion Carried.

The Fair Labor Standards Act and how it pertains to salaried employees was tabled as an injunction has been granted against the rule at this time. Further action will be taken in the future, if it becomes necessary.

Information was received from TrueNorth Insurance Company in regards to providing accidental death and dismemberment insurance for firefighters. Blockhus made a motion not to provide accidental death and dismemberment insurance for firefighters. Second by Platter.

Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Platter made a motion to include building expenses of the Emergency Services Building on the report given to townships. Second by Davis.

Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Old Business: In regards to the overdue water bill of Allan Industrial Coatings – Attorney Petersen will be checking with the County Treasurer to see what the process would be if we certified the bill to their property taxes.

Ryan will be checking into getting the process started on the junk clean up at 821 Walnut Street.

Motion by Blockhus to adjourn @7:36 p.m.

Second by Davis. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Scot Henrichs – Mayor Attest: Glenda Miller – City Clerk TJ 49-1

8-92-15; Und. 1/2 Int. W. 1/2 Exc. N.E. 8-92-15; Und. 1/2 Int. E. 1/2 Exc. N.E. 8-92-15; 2016-2638.

Mortgage Modify: Kenneth Eggers To Lincoln Savings Bank; 2016-2639.

Mortgage: Michael J. Kramer And Amy S. Berger To Amercian Savings Bank; Comm. S. 1/4 Cor. Exc. Parcel C 29-93-16; 2016-2640.

Tax Liens: Philip H. And Sheila B. Berger To Internal Revenue Service, Department Of The Treasury; 2016-2641.

Release: Veridian Credit Union To Gerald M. And Candy L. Brandt; 2016-2642.

Release: Veridian Credit Union To Cynthia L. Lentz; 2016-2643.

Quit Claim Deed: North Butler Community School District, Eric Bixby To City Of Greene Iowa; Comm. S.E. Cor. S.E. S.E. 2-93-17; Part Of Parcel R S.E. S.E. 2-93-17; 2016-2644.

Quit Claim Deed: North Butler Community School District, Eric Bixby To City Of Greene Iowa; Beg. S.W. Cor. S.E.S.E. 2-93-17; Part Of Parcel S S.E. S.E. 2-93-17; 2016-2645.

Release: Marine Credit Union, United Methodist Ministers Service Credit

Union To Alan L. And Marcia R. Knock; 2016-2646.

Mortgage: Todd M. Kalkwarf To Lincoln Savings Bank, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.; Beg. S.E. Cor. S.W. 19-91-17; 2016-2647.

Survey Plat: Steve Busse To Ricky And Jean Gersema; Parkersburg Savages Add. Lot: 1 Block: 6; Parkersburg Savages Add. Lot: 2 Block: 6; 2016-2648.

Affidavit: Gregory M. Lievens To The Public; Vacated 20 Ft. Aplington Block: 42; 2016-2649.

Miscellaneous: City Of Aplington, Jason Mehmen To The Public; Vacated 20 Ft. Of Alley Aplington; Resolution No. 480-16; 2016-2650.

Deed- Misc.: City Of Aplington, Jason Mehmen To Larry D. And Linda J. Kluiter, Dennis T. And Julie J. Jungling, Butler County Iowa; 20 Ft. Alley Lying North Aplington Lot: 8 Block: 42; N. 60 Ft. W 5 Ft. Aplington Lot: 9 Block: 42; 20 Ft. Vacated Alley N. 1/2 Aplington Lot: 11; W. 139.2 Ft. E. 236.6 Ft. 20 Ft. Vacated Alley Aplington Block: 42; 20 Ft. Vacated Alley N. 1/2 Aplington Lot: 12; 2016-2651.

Survey Plat: Steve Busse To Viola

Public Notice

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR BUTLER COUNTY USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, CASE NO. EQCV021251 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION vs.

ESTATE OF BARBARA J. SZAKAS, DECEASED; HEIRS-AT-LAW OF BARBARA J. SZAKAS, DECEASED; CREDITORS OF BARBARA J. SZAKAS, DECEASED; THE HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, EXECUTORS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA J. SZAKAS; ESTATE OF LINDA L. HARRISON, DECEASED; HEIRS-AT-LAW OF LINDA L. HARRISON, DECEASED; CREDITORS OF LINDA L. HARRISON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, EXECUTORS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA L. HARRISON; THE HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, EXECUTORS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF THE ESTATE OF DALTON O. WHITE; LARRY D. WHITE; CURRENT SPOUSE OF LARRY D. WHITE, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; NORMA J. SZAKAS; CURRENT SPOUSE OF NORMA J. SZAKAS, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; JOSEPH SZAKAS; CURRENT SPOUSE OF JOSEPH SZAKAS, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; GAIL M. QUINTEROS; CURRENT SPOUSE OF GAIL M. QUINTEROS, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; SCOTT D. KOZARA; CURRENT SPOUSE OF SCOTT D. KOZARA, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND ALL BENEFICIARIES OF EACH AND ALL THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS; STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ESTATE RECOVERY PROGRAM; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, REAL NAMES UNKNOWN, Defendants.

TO THE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The Heirs, Personal Representatives, Executors, Devisees and Legatees of the Estate of Dalton O. White, Heirs-At-Law of Barbara J. Szakas, Deceased; Creditors of Barbara J. Szakas, Deceased; The Heirs, Personal Representatives, Executors, Devisees and Legatees of the Estate of Barbara J. Szakas; the Estate of Linda L. Harrison, Deceased; Heirs-At-Law of Linda L. Harrison, Deceased; Creditors of Linda L. Harrison, Deceased; The Heirs, Personal Representatives, Executors, Devisees and Legatees of the Estate of Linda L. Harrison, All Known and Unknown Claimants and all Persons Known and Unknown Claiming any Right,

Title or Interest and All of Their Heirs, Spouses, Assigns, Grantees, Legatees, Devisees, Current Spouse of Norma J. Szakas, if any, real name unknown, and All Beneficiaries of Each and All the Above Named Defendants You are notified that a Foreclosure Petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as a Defendant in this action, and USAA Federal Savings Bank, as the Plaintiff prays for the foreclosure of a Mortgage executed by Barbara J. Szakas and Linda L. Harrison, prior to their deaths and as single persons, to USAA Federal Savings Bank, dated May 29, 2009, in which said Defendants waived their homestead exemption rights, and which Mortgage was filed July 22, 2009, as Instrument No. 2009-291 at Page 9 of the Butler County Recorder’s Office, upon the property commonly known as 16292 Birch Avenue, Aredale, IA 50605, and legally described as: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of Section Five (5), in Township Ninety-two (92) North, Range Eighteen (18) West of the 5th P.M., Butler County, Iowa, thence due South 1459.3 feet, to point of beginning, thence continuing due South 612 feet, thence due East 1146.2 feet to the West right of way line of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, thence North 6°28’ West along said right of way line 216.9 feet, thence South 83°32’ West 25 feet, thence North 6°28’ West along said right of way line 408.5 feet, thence South 89°39’ West along an existing fence to point of beginning, Butler County, Iowa (LESS all mineral rights which Seller retained).

The Plaintiff’s attorney is Camille R. Hawk, whose address is 11240 Davenport Street, P.O. Box 540125, Omaha, NE 68154, Phone: (402) 330-6300; Fax: (402) 330-6303; Email: chawk@womglaw.com. You must, within twenty (20) days after service of this Original Notice upon you, by January 11, 2017, serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file a motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Butler County, at the county courthouse in Allison, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules, Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in Court because of a disability, immediately call your district disability coordinator at 641-421-0990. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Clerk of the above court Butler County Courthouse Allison, Iowa IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. TJ 49-3

Thursday, December 8, 2016 • Kalkwarf Trust, Dale Hansmann, John Kalkwarf Est.; N.W. Fr. Parcel D 19-9117; 2016-2652.

Survey Plat: Steve Busse To Viola Kalkwarf Trust, Dale Hansmann, John Kalkwarf Est.; W. 1/2 Parcel E 19-91-17; Parcel F S.W. 19-91-17; 2016-2653.

Mortgage: Greg And Teri L. Dickman To M.E.R.S., Freedom Mortgage Corporation; Parcel A S.E. N.W. 2-92-16; 20162654.

Release: Iowa Title Guaranty, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. To Kristin M. And Stacey L. Sherburne; 2016-2655.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Ryan And Jordan Destival To Charly R. Trostel; Allison Lot: 78; 2016-2656, G.W.H.160331.

Mortgage: Charly R. Trostel To University Of Iowa Community Credit Union; Allison Lot: 78; 2016-2657 And -2658.

Release: U.S. Bank National Association To Leslie G. And Diane K. Adams; 2016-2659.

Warranty Deed: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation To Iowa Department Of Natural Resources, State Of Iowa; S. 4 Acres W. 1/4 N.W. S.E. 1-91-18; 2016-2660.

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Title or Interest and All of Their Heirs, Spouses, Assigns, Grantees, Legatees, Devisees, Current Spouse of Norma J. Szakas, if any, real name unknown, and All Beneficiaries of Each and All the Above Named Defendants You are notified that a Foreclosure Petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as a Defendant in this action, and USAA Federal Savings Bank, as the Plaintiff prays for the foreclosure of a Mortgage executed by Barbara J. Szakas and Linda L. Harrison, prior to their deaths and as single persons, to USAA Federal Savings Bank, dated May 29, 2009, in which said Defendants waived their homestead exemption rights, and which Mortgage was filed July 22, 2009, as Instrument No. 2009-291 at Page 9 of the Butler County Recorder’s Office, upon the property commonly known as 16292 Birch Avenue, Aredale, IA 50605, and legally described as: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of Section Five (5), in Township Ninety-two (92) North, Range Eighteen (18) West of the 5th P.M., Butler County, Iowa, thence due South 1459.3 feet, to point of beginning, thence continuing due South 612 feet, thence due East 1146.2 feet to the West right of way line of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, thence North 6°28’ West along said right of way line 216.9 feet, thence South 83°32’ West 25 feet, thence North 6°28’ West along said right of way line 408.5 feet, thence South 89°39’ West along an existing fence to point of beginning, Butler County, Iowa (LESS all mineral rights which Seller retained).

The Plaintiff’s attorney is Camille R. Hawk, whose address is 11240 Davenport Street, P.O. Box 540125, Omaha, NE 68154, Phone: (402) 330-6300; Fax: (402) 330-6303; Email: chawk@womglaw.com. You must, within twenty (20) days after service of this Original Notice upon you, by January 11, 2017, serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file a motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Butler County, at the county courthouse in Allison, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules, Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.

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ESTATE OF BARBARA J. SZAKAS, DECEASED; HEIRS-AT-LAW OF BARBARA J. SZAKAS, DECEASED; CREDITORS OF BARBARA J. SZAKAS, DECEASED; THE HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, EXECUTORS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA J. SZAKAS; ESTATE OF LINDA L. HARRISON, DECEASED; HEIRS-AT-LAW OF LINDA L. HARRISON, DECEASED; CREDITORS OF LINDA L. HARRISON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, EXECUTORS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA L. HARRISON; THE HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, EXECUTORS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES OF THE ESTATE OF DALTON O. WHITE; LARRY D. WHITE; CURRENT SPOUSE OF LARRY D. WHITE, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; NORMA J. SZAKAS; CURRENT SPOUSE OF NORMA J. SZAKAS, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; JOSEPH SZAKAS; CURRENT SPOUSE OF JOSEPH SZAKAS, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; GAIL M. QUINTEROS; CURRENT SPOUSE OF GAIL M. QUINTEROS, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; SCOTT D. KOZARA; CURRENT SPOUSE OF SCOTT D. KOZARA, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND ALL BENEFICIARIES OF EACH AND ALL THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS; STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ESTATE RECOVERY PROGRAM; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, REAL NAMES UNKNOWN, Defendants.

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— Basketball — Bearcats drop second straight

North Butler’s Teryn Joebgen pins Blake Martinez of Mason City Newman in the Bearcats’ 40-30 dual win over the Knights on Thursday, Dec. 1. (Kristi Nixon photo)

Trae Ulrich of North Butler has Crestwood’s Wyatt Schiedel on his back for nearfall points in the second period of his 11-6 win by decision on Thursday, Dec. 1. Ulrich was the only Bearcat wrestler to go 3-0 on the night. (Kristi Nixon photo)

Bearcats win, lose close duals in home opener; go to 3-3 in first week

pinned Teryn Joebgen 1:15; 138 – Colter Bye (Crest) pinned C.J. Niedert 3:17; 145 – Chris Guest (Crest) won by tech fall over Beau Thompson 18-3 (4:45); 152 – Trae Pecinovsky (Crest) dec. Brandon Trees 5-3.

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GREENE – In spite of three open weights, some tricky maneuvering has North Butler’s wrestlers even in six dual matches in the first week of the season.

Bearcat coach Gordy Smith nearly pulled off a nifty dual win in the finale on Thursday, Dec. 1 at home against rival Nashua-Plainfield.

However, in North Butler’s home debut, they lost to a loaded 2A top-10 Crestwood team (65-9), took the middle dual over Mason City Newman, 4030, and saw the Huskies come back for a 39-36 win.

“Sometimes the chicken, sometimes the feathers, right?” Smith said after the dust had settled. “We had a great meet with Newman, and then we came back and lost to Nashua. Sometimes we had the match-ups, but we were giving up pins, which we weren’t doing earlier in the night.

“Even with Cresco, we were outmatched, but the kids fought pretty well. We battled hard. Overall, it was a pretty good meet for us.”

The lone wrestler for the Bearcats to finish Thursday night’s home dual unbeaten was Trae Ulrich at 182, who battled to an 11-6 decision against Crestwood, earned a second period fall against Newman and then finished the night by going up a weight to pin the Huskies’ 195-pounder Brock Albrecht in just 25 seconds.

J.C. Ulrich, a freshman, also bumped up to 170, but that proved to be part of North Butler’s downfall in the end as he gave up a second period fall as N-P completed the comeback.

Owen Landers of North Butler pins Nashua-Plainfield’s Tanner Striegel in the first period of the Bearcats’ dual against the Huskies. North Butler got out to an early lead in the dual, but N-P came back for the 39-36 win. (Kristi Nixon photo) North Butler had built a 30-15 lead suffered during football. He was seen against the Huskies, with a win by for- hobbling around a little at the meet feit by freshman Colton Hobson at 120, and is not cleared to go. It will also junior Brett Marshall’s win by fall at take some time before he is back in 126 and freshman Teryn Joebgen’s for- wrestling shape once he returns, which feit win at 132. could be after the holiday break.

Overall, three freshmen competed “We’re just sitting there waiting for for Smith and went a combined 4-5 on Dalton to get back,” Smith said. “(If he Thursday. is in there) that changes the outcome of But N-P wins by fall at the next two two of our meets so far, so we’ll see.” weight classes, set up some must-wins in the final two weight classes for the Crestwood 65 Bearcats.

North Butler 9 “We’re giving up 18 points right 160 – Judd Grover (Crest) pinned J.C away, so it makes it tough,” Smith said, Ulrich 1:23; 170 – Tyrone Grant (Crest) “and we’ve got freshmen in our lineup won by forfeit;; 182 – Trae Ulrich (NB) dec. who did real well tonight, but some- Wyatt Schiedel 11-6; 195 – Stone Pecktimes it isn’t enough. ham (Crest) won by forfeit; 220 – Trevor “They had a freshman at ’70 and we Trende (Crest) won by forfeit; 285 – Jacob had a freshman who had wrestled be- Knutson (Crest) dec. Owen Landers 6-0; fore in junior high, but...”

106 – Bryce Trees (NB) pinned Matthew All of this competition is going on Slifka 0:48; 113 – Kaden Anderlik (Crest) and the only North Butler wrestler who pinned Trevor Brinkman 3:21; 120 – Hunter is ranked hasn’t seen the mat yet.

Fousek (Crest) pinned Colton Hobson 2:28; Senior Dalton Nelson recently had 126 – Cale Jackson (Crest) pinned Brett his boot removed from a broken ankle Marshall 5:23; 132 – Ryan Steffen (Crest)

North Butler 40 Mason City Newman 30 170 – J.C. Ulrich (NB) pinned Peyton scottt 1:29; 182 – Trae Ulrich (NB) jpinned Chase McCleish 5:17; 195 – Skylar Alexander (MCN) won by forfeit; 220 – Noah Ball (MCN) won by forfeit; 285 – Evan Haskins (MCN) pinned Owen Landers 2:44; 106 – Bryce Trees (NB) pinned Clayton Smith 0:30; 113 – Trevor Brinkman (NB) pinned Cade Hansen 5:31; 120 – Jacob McBride (MCN) pinned Colton Hobson 5:31; 126 – Brett Marshall (NB) pinned George Schmit 1:59; 132 – Teryn Joebgen (NB) pinned Blake Martinez 3:14; 138 – C.J. Niedert (NB) dec. Jase Curley 12-6; 145 – Beau Thompson (NB) dec. Ben Jacobs 14-11; 152 – Brandon Trees (NB) major dec. Kameron Black 20-8; 160 – No match.

Nashua-Plainfield 39 North Butler 36 182 – No match; 195 – Trae Ulrich (NB) pinned Brock Albrecht 0:34; 220 – Dalton Asche (N-P) won by forfeit; 285 – Owen Landers (NB) pinned Tanner Striegel 0:25; 106 – Brock Dietz (N-P) pinned Bryce Trees 5:00; 113 – Jacob Whitinger (N-P) dec.

Trevor Brinkman 7-2; 120 – Colton Hobson (NB) won by forfeit; 126 – Brett Marshall (NB) pinned Michael Stille 3:49; 132 – Teryn Joebgen (NB) won by forfeit; 138 – Tristan Brase (N-P) pinned C.J. Niedert 0:20; 145 – Dylan Downing (N-P) pinned Beau Thompson 5:38; 152 – Brandon Trees (NB) pnned Brayden Rees 0:11; 160 – Evan Kalainoff (N-P) pinned J.C. Ulrich 3:40.

Bearcats open season 2-1 at Eldora ELDORA – North Butler scored wins over Turkey Valley and Clarksville before falling to host school South Hardin-BCLUW in a wrestling quad to open the season on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

The Bearcats topped the Indians, now co-coached by Caleb Wedeking a 2015 graduate of North Butler, 45-30, to start the night.

Coach Gordy Smith and Wedeking traded good-natured barbs over social media after the meet was over.

North Butler benefited from five wins by fall and a pair of wins by forfeit to take that opening match.

The Bearcats then went on to take a commanding 66-12 victory against

Turkey Valley with both of the two matches won by the Trojans coming by forfeit.

The Storm handed North Butler its first blemish of the season in the 46-34 loss. South Hardin-BCLUW benefited from bonus points in the early going to take a lead that the Bearcats couldn’t overcome.

North Butler 45 Clarksville 30 138 – CJ Niedert (NB) pinned Koltyn Beckham 5:39; 145 – Dakota Garretson (Clark) pinned Beau Thompson 1:03; 152 – Brandon Trees (NB) pinned Sterling Kroeze 3:29;160 – Riley Cramer (Clark) won by for-

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feit; 170 – Adam Lovrien (Clark) pinned JC Ulrich 2:01; 182 – Trae Ulrich (NB) pinned Brayden Klunder 1:27; 195 – Noah Doty (Clark) won by forfeit; 220 – no match; 285 – Owen Landers (NB) dec. Trace Engel 2-1; 106 – Bryce Trees (NB) pinned Seth lane 0:14; 113 – Trevor Brinkman (NB) won by forfeit; 120 – Levi Gallmeyer (NB) won by forfeit; 126 – Brett Marshall (NB) pinned Cade Hardy 1:23; 132 – Ethan Litterer (Clark) pinned Teryn Joebgen 4:39.

North Butler 66 Turkey Valley 12 145 – CJ Niedert (NB) won by forfeit; 152 – Beau Thompson (NB) won by forfeit; 160 – Brandon Trees (NB) pinned Jose Timajero 0:34; 170 – Kelby Reicks (TV) pinned JC Ulrich 0:56; 182 – Trae Ulrich (NB) pinned Curtis Nelson 0:58; 195 – no match; 220 – Carter Reicks (TV) won by forfeit; 285 – Owen Landers (NB) won by forfeit; 106 – Bryce Trees (NB) won by forfeit; 113 – Colton Hobson (NB) won by forfeit; 120 – Trevor Brinkman (NB) won by forfeit;

126 – Colton Foster (NB) won by forfeit; 132 – Brett Marshall (NB) won by forfeit; 138 – Teryn Joebgen (TV) won by forfeit.

South Hardin-BCLUW 46 North Butler 34 152 – Brandon Trees (NB) pinned Logan Gunderson 1:12; 160 – JC Ulrich (NB) pinned Michael Fuller 1:55; 170 – Ryland DuChane (SH-BC) won by forfeit; 182 – Owen Fuller (SH) pinned Trae Ulrich 3:23; 195 – Dylan Wenke (SH-BC) won by forfeit; 220 – Caleb Engle (SH-BC) won by forfeit; 285 – Ryne Fuller (SH-BC) pinned Owen Landers 0:20; 106 – Bryce Trees (NB) major dec. Taylor Kolthoff 12-4; 113 – Ian Showers (SH-BC) pinned Levi Gallmeyer 0:46; 120 – Trevor Brinkman (NB) pinned Hunter Allen 3:17; 126 – Coby Willett (SH-BC) pinned Colton Foster 0:59; 132 – Josiah Dorow (SH-BC) major dec. Teryn Joebgen 12-4; 138 – CJ Niedert (NB) pinned Neifer Ralston 2:28; 145 – Beau Thoompson (NB) pinned Lucas Halverson 1:19.

BRITT – North Butler’s boys’ basketball team fell 61-35 to West Hancock, a state tournament team from a year ago.

The Bearcats were led by Dylan Clipperton’s 14 points. Sam Dolan, who missed the previous night’s game, added 12.

Clay Shultz led coach Dave Brown’s team on the boards with nine rebounds while Jared Feldman finished with four assists.

Dolan also came up with half of the team’s six steals against the Eagles.

West Hancock 61, North Butler 35 North Butler (1-2, 1-1) – Sam Dolan 4-7 2-2 12, Dylan Clipperton 6-13 0-0 14, Clay Shultz 1-6 1-2 3, Rhett Lammers 1-4 1-2 3, Tayte Anderson 0-0 0-0 0, Levi Lubben 0-0 0-0 0, Brandon Reiher 1-2 0-0 2, Chase Eiklenborg 0-2 0-0 0, Jared Feldman 0-6 0-2 0, Nick Heuer 0-0 0-0 0, Eric Brehmer 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 13-40 5-10 35.

West Hancock (2-1, 1-1) – Joe Smith 0-1 0-0 0, MaCoy Yeakel 0-3 0-0 0, Chase Eisenman 5-9 0-0 15, Gavin Becker 2-5 1-2 7, Brayden Leerar 1-1 0-0 2, Seth Weiland 1-6 2-2 5, Dylan Eckels 6-14 2-3 15, Ben Eisenman 3-12 6-6 15, Glen Smith 1-3 0-0 2, Garrett Fosdick 0-1 2-2 2. Totals 19-55 13-15 61.

N. Butler 13 8 4 10 - 35

W. Hancock 14 15 18 14 - 61 Three point goals – NB 4-9 (Clipperton 2-3, Dolan 2-5, Reiher 0-1); WH 12-31 (C. Eisenman 5-7, B. Eisenman 3-9, Becker 2-4, Eckels 1-3, Weiland 1-6, G. Smith 0-1).

Rebounds – NB (Shultz 9, Lammers 8, Clipperton 7, Feldman 5, Dolan 2, Eiklenborg 2); WH (Eckels 12, Weiland 10, Fosdick 8, G. Smith 5, B. Eisenman 3, Becker 2). Assists – NB (Feldman 4, Lammers 3, Shultz 2, Dolan, Reiher); WH (Eckels 6, B. Eisenman 2, Fosdick 2, J. Smith, Yeakel, C. Eisenman, Weiland). Steals – NB (Dolan 3, Shultz 2, Lammers); WH (Eckels 6, B. Eisenman 3, Yeakel, Becker, G. Smith, Fosdick). Blocks – NB, None; WH 3 (Weiland 3). Fouled out – None.

Second-half rally sparks Bearcats

GREENE – Trailing 30-27 at half, North Butler’s boys’ basketball team outscored visiting Northwood-Kensett 19-12 in the second half to open the season with a 46-42 victory.

Both Dylan Clipperton and Rhett Lammers scored 15 points to pace the Bearcats in the win on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Sam Dolan and Clay Shultz each pulled down six boards to lead North Butler even though the Vikings out-rebounded the Bearcats 38-29.

Clipperton also led the team in assists with five.

N-K’s Tom Fick, who led all scorers with 21, fouled out.

North Butler 46, Northwood-Kensett 42 Northwood-Kensett (0-1, 0-1) – Josh Fick 0-6 0-0 0, Josh Jaspers 0-3 2-3 2, Kole Parks 2-4 0-0 4, Tom Fick 8-23 2-2 21, Danton Lloyd 0-2 0-2 0, Marquise Berry 1-8 0-1 3, AJ Branstad 2-3 1-2 5, Colton Moretz 3-8 0-2 7. Totals 15-57 5-15 42.

North Butler (1-0, 1-0) – Sam Dolan 2-5 0-1 6, Dylan Clipperton 6-18 1-5 15, Clay Shultz 1-3 2-6 4, Rhett Lammers 5-9 3-7 15, Tayte Anderson 0-0 0-0 0, Levi Lubben 0-1 0-0 0, Brandon Reiher 0-2 0-0 0, Chase Eiklenborg 1-1 0-0 2, Jared Feldman 2-3 0-0 4.

Totals 17-42 6-19 46.

N-K 16 14 6 6 - 42

N. Butler 11 16 9 10 - 46 Three point goals – N-K 5-22 (T. Fick 3-9, Berry 1-4, Moretz 1-4, Lloyd 0-1, J. Fick 0-2, Jaspers 0-2); NB 6-16 (Lammers 2-3, Dolan 2-4, Clipperton 2-7, Reiher 0-2). Rebounds – N-K (J. Fick 10, T. Fick 9, Parks 7, Berry 4, Moretz 4, Jaspers 2, Lloyd 2); NB (Dolan 6, Shultz 6, Clipperton 4, Reiher 4, Lammers 3, Eiklenborg 3, Feldman 3). Assists – N-K (Berry 2, J. Fick, Jaspers, Parks, T. Fick, Lloyd, Moretz); NB (Clipperton 5, Dolan 3, Lammers 3, Anderson 2, Shultz, Feldman). Steals – N-K (Lloyd 3, Berry 2, Moretz 2, J. Fick, T. Fick); NB (Dolan, Lammers). Blocks – N-K (Parks 3, J. Fick); NB, None. Fouled out – N-K (T. Fick); NB, None.

Newman rolls by North Butler

MASON CITY – Mason City Newman took an early lead and never looked back in handing the North Butler boys’ basketball team a 62-24 loss on Friday, Dec. 2.

Dylan Clipperton, who scored 13 points for the Bearcats, was one of only five players for coach Dave Brown’s team to reach the scoreboard.

Clipperton added a team-high eight rebounds, an assist and steal in the loss.

Mason City Newman 62, North Butler 24 North Butler (1-0, 1-0) – Dylan Clipperton 5-10 2-6 13, Clay Shultz 0-4 0-0 0, Rhett Lammers 2-3 1-2 5, Tayte Anderson 0-0 0-0 0, Levi Lubben 0-5 0-0 0, Brandon Reiher 1-2 0-0 2, Chase Eiklenborg 0-1 0-0 0, Jared Feldman 1-3 0-2 2, Nick Heuer 0-0 0-0 0, Eric Brehmer 0-0 2-4 2. Totals 9-28 5-14 24.

Mason City Newman (1-1, 1-1) – Matt Fitzsimmons 0-0 1-2 1, Jacob Worman 0-5 0-0 0, Justin Fausnaugh 5-10 0-0 11, Joe Scholl 0-3 0-0 0, Josh Fitzgerald 0-5 5-6 5, Ben Fitzgerald 4-11 2-2 12, Jacob Schutt 1-4 0-0 2, Max Mueller 0-0 0-0 0, Austin Eckenrod 2-2 0-0 6, Brady Gatton 3-7 4-4 10, Christopher Andrews 2-7 3-5 7, Jared Bock 1-2 2-2 4, Ryan Fischer 1-1 0-0 2, Trevor Penning 1-3 0-2 2. Totals 20-60 17-23 62.

N. Butler 1 4 13 6 - 24

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Newman hands Bearcats first loss

MASON CITY – The Mason City Newman girls’ basketball team rolled out to a 30-18 halftime lead en route to a 54-34 win over North Butler on Friday, Dec. 2.

Morgan Arjes scored nine points to lead the Bearcats in their first loss of the season.

Coach Kevin Clipperton’s team shot just 8-of-41 from the field in falling to 1-1.

The Bearcats were also out-rebounded 54-23 with Nicole Heeren leading the way with six boards.

Mason City Newman 54, North Butler 34 North Butler (1-1, 1-1) – Madison Klineenborg 0-2 2-2 2, Madi Pleas 0-7 2-3 2, Darby Christensen 0-0 0-2 0, Makayla Hauser 1-4 2-2 2, Morgan Arjes 3-7 2-6 9, Sarah Goodrich 0-1 0-0 0, Molly Adelmund 0-2 3-4 3, Marcy Jacobs 1-7 3-6 5, Emy Osterbuhr 0-1 0-0 0, Kristen Dralle 0-2 0-0 0, Hallie Testroet 1-4 2-4, 7, Nicole Heeren 2-4 0-2 4. Totals 8-41 16-33 34.

Mason City Newman (2-2, 1-1) – Liily Castle 3-7 0-0 7; Morgan Luecht 0-8 1-2 1; Elizabeth Mennen 2-5 0-0 4, Rylie Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Maria Determan 0-1 0-0 0, McKenzie Sullivan 2-5 0-3 5, Peyton Olson 8-23 0-0 22, Kaliah Thompson 2-3 2-3 8; Macy Alexander 0-0 0-0 0, Emma Verstegen 0-0 0-0 0, Paige Walker 2-9 0-0 5, Hailey Worman 0-0 0-0 0, Katie Mason 0-4 0-0 0, Jillian Dunn 1-2 0-2 2. Totals 20-67 3-10 54.

N. Butler 9 9 7 9 - 34

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— Basketball — Slow start effects North Butler

BRITT – For the second straight game, North Butler’s girls’ basketball team got out to a slow start against its opponent in a 61-41 loss to West Hancock on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Nicole Heeren led the Bearcats with 10 points and seven rebounds, added a pair of assists and steals but it fell short against the Eagles.

Coach Kevin Clipperton’s team trailed 14-5 after the first quarter and faced a 25-11 deficit at half.

North Butler outscored West Hancock 24-20 in the fourth quarter, but by that time the score was out of reach.

West Hancock 61, North Butler 41 North Butler (1-2, 1-1) – Madison Klingenborg 1-2 0-0 2, Madi Pleas 0-6 3-4 3, Darby Christensen 0-1 0-0 0, Makayla Hauser 1-2 0-0 2, Morgan Arjes 1-7 2-2 44, Sarah Goodrich 0-1 0-0 0, Molly Adelmund 0-0 2-2 2, Marcy Jacobs 3-8 3-5 9, Emy Osterbuhr 3-6 3-6 9, Kristen Dralle 0-2 0-1 0, Nicole Heeren 4-8 2-3 10. Totals 13-43 15-23 41.

West Hancock (3-1, 1-0) – Katlyn Ohrt 0-2 0-0 0, Madison Eisenman 1-2 0-0 3, Bridid Smith 0-4 1-2 1, Riley Hiscocks 1-1 0-0 2, Faith Hammer 6-14 3-4 18, Mahayla Faust 0-3 0-0 0, Sydney Burgardt 1-2 0-0 2, Kelly Leerar 8-18 6-8 25, Sydney Hudspeth 0-3 0-0 0, Ryann Hagen 0-1 0-0 0, Amanda Chizek 3-6 1-3 7, Anna Chizek 1-3 1-2 3. Totals 21-59 12-19 61.

N. Butler 5 6 6 24 - 41 W. Hancock 14 11 16 20 - 61 Three point goals – NB 0-4 (Arjes 0-1, Osterbuhr 0-1, Pleas 0-2); WH 7-27 (Hammer 3-8, Leerar 3-9, Eisenman 1-2, Ohrt 0-1, Faust 0-1, Burgardt 0-1. Rebounds – NB 26, 11 off., 15 def. (Heeren 7, Jacobs 6, Pleas 4, Osterbuhr 4, Hauser 2, Goodrich, Adelmund, Dralle); WH 27, 11 off., 16 def. (Am. Chizek 6, Leerar 5, Burgardt 4, Faust 3, Eisenman 2, Smith 2, Hudspeth 2, An. Chizek 2, Hagen). Assists – NB 7 (Pleas 2, Arjes 2, Heeren 2, Jacobs); WH 15 (Leerar 7, Hammer 3, Smith 2, An. Chizek 2, Faust). Steals – NB 8 (Jacobs 2, Heeren 2, Klingenborg, Pleas, Arjes, Adelmund); Wh 18 (Smith 10, Hammer 3, Hiscocks 2, Eisenman, Leerar, Am. Chizek). Blocks – NB, None; WH 1 (Am. Chizek).

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GREENE – North Butler overcame an early deficit to take the game into a 13all score at half, and then took control in the second half of this girls’ basketball opener.

The Bearcats outscored the Vikings 12-6 in the fourth quarter to start the season 1-0, 1-0 in the Top of Iowa Conference with the 40-32 victory.

Trailing 9-3 after the first eight minutes of play, coach Kevin Clipperton’s team rallied to outscore N-K 10-4 in the next quarter to make it all square going into the break.

Clinging to a two-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Bearcats kept their record perfect with a good effort down the stretch.

Nicole Heeren paced the Bearcats with 15 points and seven rebounds. She added a pair of assists.

Hallie Testroet also scored in double figures on a perfect 4-of-4 field goal shooting night, including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc for 11 points.

Also corralling seven boards to match the team-high with Heeren was Madi Pleas. She also led the team with three steals and another team-tying high of two assists.

North Butler 40, Northwood-Kensett 32 Northwood-Kensett (1-1, 1-1) – Calli Christiansen 1-10 0-0 3, Tegan Cotter 1-9 0-0 3, Josie Einertson 0-3 0-1 0, Mackenzie Costello 2-5 0-0 5, Terran Haberman 4-17 3-10 11, Laura Hopperstad 3-11 0-0 8, Miranda Stambaugh 0-1 0-0 0, Dusti Bratrud 1-4 0-0 2.

Totals 12-60 3-11 32.

North Butler (1-0, 1-0) – Madi Pleas 0-4 2-2 2, Darby Christensen 0-1 0-0 0, Makayla Hauser 0-0 2-2 2, Morgan Arjes 0-7 2-2 2, Sarah Goodrich 0-0 0-0 0, Molly Adelmund 0-0 0-1 0, Marcy Jacobs 3-6 0-0 3, Kristen Dralle 1-2 0-0 2, Hallie Testroet 4-4 1-2, 11, Nicole Heeren 7-9 1-3 15. Totals 15 8-12 40.

N-K 9 4 13 6 - 32

N. Butler 3 10 15 12 - 40 Three point goals – N-K 5-29 (Hopperstad 2-8, Costello 1-1, Cotter 1-8, Christiansen 1-10, Einertson 0-1, Bratrud 0-1); NB 2-5 (Testroet 2-2, Pleas 0-1, Arjes 0-1, Dralle 0-1).

Rebounds – N-K 34 (Haberman 12, Costello 6, Cotter 5, Hopperstad 4, Christiansen 3, Bratrud 3, Stambaugh); NB (Pleas 7, Heeren 7, Jacobs 4, Dralle 3, Testroet 3, Hauser 2, Arjes 2, Goodrich). Assists – N-K (Cotter 4, Costello 2, Christiansen, Einertson, Haberman, Hopperstad, Bratrud); NB (Pleas 2, Heeren 2, Arjes). Steals – N-K (Haberman 5, Christiansen 2, Cotter, Einertson, Hopperstad, Bratrud); NB (Pleas 3, Arjes, Testroet).

Blocks – N-K 4 (Haberman 2, Christiansen, Costello); NB, None. Fouled out – N-K (Costello); NB, None.

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A natvity is set up at The Corner in Allison in time for Christmas, with a light. (Tribune-Journal)

Allison Public Library Notes

By Kelly Henrichs and Patty Hummel

NEW RELEASES: “NO MAN’S LAND” by David Baldacci . . . John Puller revisits his mother’s disappearance thirty years earlier when his father, who suffers from dementia and now resides in a VA hospital, is accused of murdering his wife.

“BECAUSE IT’S CHRISTMAS”

by Katherine Spencer . . . Agreeing to spend one last Christmas in her home after her family tells her she can no longer safely live alone, Sophie receives help from her grandson in organizing a wonderful Christmas holiday at Cape Light and oversees his budding romance with the town’s determined former mayor.

“THE CHEMIST” by Stephenie Meyer . . . An ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and save her life.

“THE CHRISTMAS TOWN” by Donna VanLiere . . . Overwhelmed by the need to belong after a youth spent in foster homes, twenty-year-old Lau-

ren Gabriel witnesses an accident that draws her into the town of Grandon, where she becomes a volunteer for an annual fundraiser.

“THE WISH” by Beverly Lewis . . .

Years after her best friend’s seemingly devout family is expelled from the Amish church for reasons no one will discuss, a heartbroken Leona receives a letter from her friend and leaves Lancaster County at the risk of her own shunning in the hopes of persuading her friend to return to Amish ways.

“AN AMISH FAMILY CHRISTMAS” by Shelley Shepard Gray . . .

Following the tragic death of his father, Levi Kinsinger returns to Charm, Ohio, where his young widowed neighbor, Julia, requests his help for a Christmas project that brings them together, even as Julia struggles with how to share a dark secret she harbors with Levi.

“SHAWN O’BRIEN TOWN TAMER” by William W. Johnstone . . .

Shawn O’Brien travels the land, taming unruly towns, so when his stagecoach

Dumont Community Library

by Deb Eisentrager

NEW NONFICTION “IN SUCH GOOD COMPANY: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox” by Carol Burnett… The beloved entertainer shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from her popular show, exploring the elements that made the series so successful and the costars, guests, and off-camera talent who made it memorable.

New Fiction “EIGHT HOURS TO DIE” by William W. Johnstone & J. A. Johnstone… After asking three lawmen to clean up the mess that is Chico, New Mexico and having not one of those lawmen make it out alive, the territorial governor turns to John Henry Sixkiller, sending him undercover as a gunman for hire.

“AND EVERY MORNING THE WAY HOME GETS LONGER AND LONGER” by Fredrik Backman…

From the New York Times best-selling author of “A Man Called Ove” comes a portrait of an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his most precious memories, and his family’s efforts to care for him even as they must find a way to let go.

“CROSS THE LINE” by James Patterson… When a prominent police official in Washington D.C. is murdered, leaving police scrambling for answers, Alex Cross is swept up in a series of deadly attacks by a vigilante killer who is targeting suspected criminals.

“THE AWARD” by Danielle Steel…

Nearing 100 when she learns she will receive the Legion of Honor Medal, Gaëlle de Barbet experiences painful memories and healing when she relives her past as a World War II activist who risked her life to bring Jewish children to safety and to salvage France’s great works of art.

“THE WHISTLER” by John Grisham… Lacy Stoltz, an investigator for

the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct, takes on a case involving a corrupt judge, a Native American casino, and the mafia when a previously disbarred lawyer approaches her on behalf of a client who claims to know the truth.

“SMALL GREAT THINGs” by Jodi Picoult… Hesitating to treat the newborn of a white supremacist couple who has demanded that a white nurse assist them, a black nurse is placed on trial in the tragic aftermath and is aided by a white public defender who urges her not to bring up race in the courtroom.

“TURBO TWENTY-THREE” by Janet Evanovich… When Larry Virgil skips town before his latest court date, leaving behind a hijacked freezer truck loaded with ice cream and a dead body, Stephanie Plum goes undercover at the ice cream factory to discover who is killing the employees and sabotaging the business.

Upcoming Events Dec. 7 – Lego League 2-4 p.m.

Dec. 8 – Movie Day for Adults featuring “A Heartland Christmas,” 1 p.m.

Dec. 8 – Thursday Things Children’s Program, 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 – S’More Story Time, preschool-second grade, 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 – Fit with Friends 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Dec. 14 – Lego League 2-4 p.m.

Dec. 15 – Thursday Things Children’s Program 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 – S’More Story Time Preschool-second grade 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 – Fit with Friends 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Dec. 21 – Lego League 2-4 p.m.

Dec. 22 – Movie Day for Adults featuring, “The Christmas Shoes,” 1 p.m.

Dec. 22 – Thursday Things Children’s Program, 3:45-4:30 p.m.

North Butler Community School District is taking sealed bids for snow removal for the 2016-17 school year for the Greene high school parking lot and Greene bus barn. Sealed bids are due to Shellee Bartlett, Business Manager/Board Secretary, by December 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

North Butler Community School District 513 Birch Street, PO Box 428 Allison, IA 50602

breaks down in the lawless burg of Holy Rood, he sets his sights on merciless crook Hank Cobb and his hooded henchmen.

“THREE CHRISTMAS WISHES”

by Sheila Roberts . . . When three friends Riley, who was dumped by her fiancee three weeks before her wedding; expectant mother Jo; and Noel, who has given up on ever finding her perfect match visit a shopping-mall Santa, they find their Christmas wishes coming true.

“CHRISTMAS 2016” by Taste of Home . . . Set the table for an unforgettable season with the appetizers, entrees and desserts in this fantastic collection of Christmas favorites.

Whether you’re planning the perfect cookie platter or decking the halls with striking homemade décor, these holiday ideas are for you.

FOR YOUNG READERS: “WHO WAS GEORGE WASHING-

TON?” by Roberta Edwards . . . Learn more about this great athlete and horseback rider. Given in memory of Dennis Rewerts.

“WHO WAS HENRY FORD?” by Michael Burgan . . . Find out about this Midwestern boy who worked on this father’s farm. In memory of Dennis Rewerts.

“SAD SANTA” by Tad Carpenter . . . A wish list letter from a good-hearted boy shows Santa, who is suffering from a case of post-Christmas blues, that the holiday spirit lasts 365 days a year.

“STOWAWAY IN A SLEIGH” by C. Roger Mader . . . Slipper can’t seem to stay put. Santa finds an unexpected stowaway on his sleigh. When Mrs. Claus lets the cat out of the bag, Slipper must once again find her way home.

NEW DVDs for your viewing enjoyment: CHRISTMAS UNDER WRAPS, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, and NINE LIVES.

2017 ‘Excellence in Agriculture’ scholarship applications now available

$1,000 awards available from Landus Cooperative for high school seniors pursuing ag-related education High school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture, life sciences, or an ag-related fields are invited to apply for the Landus Cooperative 2017 Excellence in Agriculture scholarship.

The Excellence In Agriculture scholarship program awards four $1,000 scholarships for any accredited post-secondary program.

Applications are available at any Landus Cooperative location, from area high school guidance counselors, or online at landuscooperative.com Scholarship Requirements: 1. Applicant and/or parent must be a voting member, in good standing, of Landus Cooperative.

2. Applicant must be a high school senior and graduate in the spring of

the 2016-2017 school year.

3. Applicant must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale through his/her junior year.

4. Applicant must pursue a career in agriculture or enter an agrelated field of study at any accredited post-secondary school of his or her choice.

5. Dependents of directors and officers of Landus Cooperative are not eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Applications must be returned by Jan. 31, 2017. If you have questions regarding the Landus Cooperative Excellence In Agriculture scholarship program, please contact Alyssa Hemesath at (515) 817-2168 or alyssa. hemesath@landuscooperative.com.

Books are ready to be sold at the recent North Butler Scholastic Book Fair.

More than 500 books sold at fair

By Marianna Workman and Grant Shultz Ms. Steere’s class During conferences North Butler Elementary had a book fair. The book fair sold 514 books. All books come from Scholastic. The books that people don’t want go back to Scholastic.

It took one day to set it up. Mrs. Miller helped set it up. It was open for 5 days.

The media center was able to get many books for our students.

The next book fair is in the spring.

“Thank you for supporting our book fair.”

New guidance counselor Ms. Gribben

By Peyton Foster and Stormie Pierce Mrs. Lindaman’s class Ms. Gribben is our new guidance counselor. She went to school at Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota.

She became a counselor because she likes helping kids. She worked two years at Mason City Roosevelt.

Ms. Gribben chose North Butler because she wanted a small community like a family.

She lives in Waverly. She likes cooking, hiking, and playing with her dogs.

“Welcome to North Butler.”

Ms. Gribben

Iowa 4-H Foundation announces scholarships for 2017

The Iowa 4-H Foundation announces its 2017 scholarship program for current or former 4-H members planning to attend college in the fall of 2017.

AMES — The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications are now available for the 4-H scholarship program. Over 90 scholarship opportunities valued at over $90,000 will be awarded. The various scholarship awards range in amounts from $500 to $10,000.

Certain scholarships are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food and nutrition, ag business, animal science, journalism and STEM related studies. Former and current 4-H members graduating from high school or currently attending college are eligible applicants.

While a majority of the 4-H scholarship opportunities are available for students attending Iowa State University, scholarships are available to students planning to attend an Iowa Regent university, Iowa private college, Iowa community college, or any land-grant university.

Iowa 4-H members are eligible to

apply for 4-H scholarships if they meet individual scholarship requirements, as determined by the scholarship donors. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student to receive scholarship awards.

Information and applications for the 4-H Scholarships are now available online through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m., Feb. 1, 2017, for consideration.

Only one application form is needed for all Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships.

Eligible students may apply for more than one scholarship; however, only one scholarship per individual will be awarded per academic year.

Since 1949, donors to the Iowa 4-H Foundation have provided financial resources to fund quality 4-H experiences and recognition opportunities for Iowa youth. To further explore establishing a scholarship with the Iowa 4-H Foundation, please contact Mary Clancy, Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship Coordinator at clancy@iastate.edu or 712-830-1321.

Students start to line up at the Halloween Costume Parade at North Butler Elementary. (Contributed)

North Butler Elementary costume parade

By Trager Pecha and Graci Miller Mrs. Sherburne’s class Students wore their favorite costume and had fun at the North Butler Elementary parade on October 31, 2016.

A party was held with a lot of munchy treats. Students lined up to do the Hal-

loween Parade. They walked into the gym and stopped so everybody could see. Next, they waited for all the other classes to show their costumes. Then they were dismissed.

“It is a lot of fun. We are ready to do it again next year.”

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Handling poinsettias during the holiday season One of the best parts of the holiday season is adding colorful seasonal plants to the home. That includes the poinsettia. However, poinsettias do require special care to reach their full potential.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer queries about poinsettias and other holiday plants. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-2943108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

What should I look for when purchasing a poinsettia?

Poinsettias are available in a wide range of colors. Red is the most popular color. However, poinsettias also are available in burgundy, pink, salmon, white, cream and gold. In addition, there are bicolored, marbled and speckled poinsettias. The colorful part of the poinsettia, commonly referred to as the plant’s flowers, are actually modified leaves or bracts. The true flowers are yellow to green, button-like objects located in the center of the bracts.

When selecting a poinsettia, choose a plant with dark green foliage and brightly colored bracts.

The true flowers should be shedding little or no pollen. Avoid poinsettias with wilted foliage, broken stems or few leaves.

How do I care for a poinsettia?

To prevent damage from

cold temperatures, purchase the poinsettia at the end of the shopping trip, place the poinsettia in a plant sleeve or carefully wrap

it before going outdoors and set the plant in a heated vehicle. Exposing the poinsettia to cold temperatures, even for a short time, may cause

its bracts and leaves to blacken and drop.

As soon as you get home, unwrap the poinsettia and place it near a sunny window or other well-lit location. However, don’t let the plant touch the cold window pane. Also, keep the poinsettia away from cold drafts or heat sources. Poinsettias prefer temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Water needs can be determined with your finger. Check the potting soil daily. When the soil surface becomes dry to the touch, water the plant until water begins to flow out the bottom of the pot. The pots of most poinsettias are placed inside decorative pot covers. When watering a poinsettia, carefully remove the pot cover, water the plant in the sink, then place the poinsettia back into the pot cover.

Is the poinsettia poisonous?

Contrary to popular belief, the poinsettia is not poisonous. However, it is not intended for human or animal consumption. It is still advisable to keep the poinsettia out of the reach of small children and pets.

One potential health concern with the poinsettia is dermatitis or an irritation to the skin. When a poinsettia stem is cut or broken, milky sap oozes from the wound.

Some individuals may develop a skin irritation if the milky sap comes in contact with their skin.

Bremer County Fair Association holds annual meeting for 2016

The Bremer County Fair Association welcomes the following members and positions for 2016-2017: President Pat Reiher, Vice President Josh Petersen, Secretary Chris Dix, Treasurer Danny Buls, Voting Delegate Kevin Rasing.

Managers are: General Manager, Kevin Rasing; Facilities Co-Managers, Roy Petersen, Randy Bergmann and Josh Gilbert; Marketing Co Managers, Renee Neil, Katie Diemer and Keving Rasing; Commercial Ex-

hibits Manager, Eric VerSteegt; Entertainment Pavilion Co Managers, Aaron Schares and Marty Leary; Finance Manager, Danny Buls.

Coordinators: 4-H Building Coordinator, Josh Petersen; Bleacher Coordinator, Pat Reiher.

For 2016-2017, Voting members are: Randy Bergmann, Danny Buls, Chris Dix, Darrin Froelich, Josh Gilbert, Walter Hinrichs, Jayson Hoppenworth, Scott Judas, Brian Meyer, Renee Neil, Josh Petersen, Roy Pe-

tersen, Pat Reiher, Derrek Sommerfelt, Aaron Schares and Vallie Stone.

FFA Advisors include: Ellen Doese, Amy Mitchell and Ron Zelle, 4-H Extension members include Bremer County Youth and Families Program Coordinator Katie Diemer and Bremer County Extension Coordinator Ron Lenth.

Non Voting Auxiliary Members include: Scott Bartling, Dawn Bergmann, Jerry Elsamiller, Jon Elsamiller, Dave Foelske, Nancy

Foelske, Nylene Geerts, Melissa Hinrichs,Randy Kleitsch, Galen Kramer, Marty Leary, Jodi Melcher, Matt Petersen, Trent Pollock, Nicole Reiher, Dan Richards, Judy Rinnels, Brian Schmidt, Eric VerSteegt, Allen Wehling, Dave Wescott and Tim Woodman.

The Fair Association said in a news release that members are excited for 2017 as participants “Sew it, Grow it and Show it at the Bremer County Fair,” July 23 - July 29, 2017!

Scholarships available from Butler County REC

Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) is offering $1,000 college scholarships to help students served by the cooperative.

Dependents of member-owners of Butler County REC are eligible to apply for the scholarships for tuition at two-year or four-year colleges (including vocational and technical schools).

Two scholarships will be awarded. One will be chosen from Butler County REC and another from within the entire Corn Belt Power Cooperative service territory. The scholarships must be used for educational costs, and the student must enter college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given.

Recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, potential to succeed, leadership and partici-

pation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, and a statement of education and career goals.

Applications are available from Butler County REC by calling 319-267-2726 or online at www. butlerrec.coop. Deadline to apply is Feb. 6, 2017. Contact Robin Wagner at robin@butlerrec.coop for more information.

The scholarship opportunities are part of a program administered

by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, a wholesale power supplier to 135 electric cooperatives in nine states, including Corn Belt Power Cooperative and Butler County REC. Basin Electric’s scholarship program began in 1990 and is considered an investment in the economic future of rural areas.

Parkersburg man claims top prize in ‘Holiday Mega Crossword’ scratch game

CLIVE – A northern Iowa man decided to try a different scratch game and that ended up being in his favor as he won a big prize.

Tony Dunn, 48, of Parkersburg stopped Tuesday at Kwik Star, 810 S. Third Ave. in Marshalltown and decided to try the lottery’s “$100,000 Holiday Mega Crossword” game instead of his favorite $5 game. He ended up winning the third of eight top prizes of $100,000 available in the game.

“I normally play the $5 Crossword (game), but I just had the urge to buy a $10 one,” Dunn told lottery employees Wednesday as he claimed his prize at the lottery’s regional office in Cedar Rapids.

Dunn, who works in the data center at a Marshalltown business, said

he waited until he got home to tell his wife, Julie, his good news.

At first she didn’t believe him, but they verified the numbers.

Dunn said his lottery winnings come at a great time as he and Julie are planning a remodeling project for their home.

“I’ve had good luck with the smaller prizes, but never imagined it would be this big,” he said.

The standard tax withholding deduction for all winners is 30 percent (25 percent federal; 5 percent state), regardless of age or income, said Kevin Kirkpatrick, Iowa Lottery spokesman told Mid-America Publishing for a lottery winner story earlier this year.

For holiday game details, visit www.ialottery.com.

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SILVER BELLS: The handbells blur as soloist Aaron Hansen of Cedar Falls performs seasonal music at the Allison Public Library Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 3. “We’re so lucky to have him!

It’s such an interesting thing to do,” Library Director Patty Hummel said. “He has been telling people about the history of the bells and how you set it up like a keyboard.” (Tribune-Journal photo by Mira Schmitt-Cash)

SANTA’S WORKSHOP: Briggs Eberline, 1, visits with Santa at his workshop at the Allison Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 3. (Tribune-Journal photos by Mira Schmitt-Cash)

SANTA’S WORKSHOP: Breslynn Johnson, 5, Allison, visits with Santa at his workshop at the Allison Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 3. (Tribune-Journal photos by Mira Schmitt-Cash)

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PEARL HARBOR from page 1 “Grandpa and Grandma said he would wake up with nightmares,” said Randy Schell, the nephew of Kadous.

“Unless you served in war, you don’t understand how difficult it was,” Gethmann said.

LELAND “RED” METZ served in the Marines during the Korean War, stateside. He drove trucks in the Mojave desert and served as a clerk typist, said his widow, Janice Metz. That was before they were married.

Her family and friends in attendance included her sister, Shirley Clark, brothers Lloyd (and Pat) Calease and Dean Calease and friend Samdy Homeister, as well as Bob and Joyce Fenneman and Joyce and Merlyn Hirsch.

DON ROTTINK served about the time of the Korean War as a Navy gunner’s mate on a destroyer, sons Calvin and Dennis Rottink said. He started farming south of Allison and later moved south of Clarksville.

Wamsley explained how the veterans were selected. The AMVETS keep a record of all the veterans for whom they hold military funerals.

“We go right down the list of all military funerals,” he said.

Their sister, Linda Cmelik of Denver, and Connie Rottink, married to Calvin, also attended.

JOHN “JACK” SMITH served stateside in the Army after World War II but before the Korean War. He was AMVET Dan Forry’s uncle on his mother’s side.

“I only found out he had been in the service when I joined the AMVETS here,” Forry said, even though they lived on neighboring farms. “That’s not unusual,” he said.

Two of Smith’s daughters attended, Kitty Yost and Cindy Nordman

GOOD SAMARITANS: The Rev. Charlie Underwood, on behalf of the Good Samaritan Fund, of all the Clarksville churches, accepts a $160 check from the Clarksville AMVETS, Cmdr. Bob Wamsley. The amount represents 10 percent of proceeds from the recent AMVETS Fish Fry. The Good Samaritan Fund is assisting those affected by the flood. (Clarksville Star photo) of Clarksville.

Smith’s other two daughters’ husbands were in the hospital, so they were unable to attend, Mary DeWitt of Clarksville and Patty Eiklenborg of Aplington, Forry said. Smith also has a son, John Wayne Smith, of Waterloo, he said.

WALTER “WALLY” WILKEN began his service toward the end of the Korean War, said his widow, Donna Wilken of Clarksville.

He was about to board the ship when it was declared the treaty had been signed winning the war, said his daughter, Rita Ohrt of Plainfield.

The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed July 27, 1953 between the United Nations Command, North Korea and China. It was designed to “insure a complete cessation of hostilities and of all acts of armed force in Korea until a final peaceful settlement is achieved.”

No “final peaceful settlement” has been achieved yet.

He went to Japan then, about a year, Donna Wilken said. He was in charge of the armament, or ammunition.

Though she was not sure how long he served, she thought he served about a year of that time in Japan.

The Clarksville AMVETS Post 30 was organized in 1955 and chartered in 1956, Wamsley said. After that, the organization held its first Pearl Harbor Day service.

• The AMVETS and Auxiliary will not meet on Dec. 26 (Boxing Day). Wamsley welcomed anyone wishing to join to attend the fourthMonday meeting on Jan. 23.

Recently, the AMVETS has donated funds to the Veterans Hospital in Marshalltown and the Good Samaritan Fund, which is assisting flood victims in Clarksville.

For more information, call Wamsley at 319-278-4000.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP: Savannah, 7, Allison, visits with Santa at his workshop at the Allison Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Librarian Hummel said 293 children attended and thanked folks for embracing the event. (TribuneJournal photos by Mira Schmitt-Cash)

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Storefronts located on Bremer Avenue will come alive with Christmas scenes. Check out Amazing 6:00 Ice p.m. sculptures done by Chain Reaction Carvings. Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa donated by Nestle USA! Plus, Free horse-drawn trolley rides & SANTA!

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Opening Ceremony @ the Veteran’s Tribute located at West 4th Street & Bremer Avenue. First 50 kids get A FREE SANTA Glow WAND!

Church bells ring at 6:00 p.m. to kick off the event.

Santa Claus will listen to children’s requests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at his house in Kohlmann Park!

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