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Weight restricted bridge may be replaced by spring Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com In August, the engineer’s office placed weight restrictions on four decayed county bridges. On Monday, Adam Clemons, county engineer, was able to give a progress update on one of the bridges south of Clarion. Clemons reported on a contract let at the Department of Transportation on November 15 to replace Bridge #77, located on 250th Street between sections 16 and 21 of Dayton Township. The low bid was for $499,757.40 from Christenson Brothers, Inc. out of Cherokee, Iowa—about $50,000 above the original engineer’s estimate. However, the bridge may be finished much sooner than originally anticipated. “They’re going to start in like two weeks,” Clemons said. Since concrete can be poured as long as temperatures are above freezing, it’s possible that workers will be able to complete the bridge, weather depending, throughout the winter. This would also mean that funds for the bridge could be paid and reimbursed (for 80 percent) with state BR funds before the start of the county’s next fiscal year at the end of June. Clemons also asked the supervisors for permission to take back the engineering summer intern, Lucas Lienemann, over his winter break to digitize the engineering office’s book of road records, which could be very useful to the county. He also released the names of recently hired employees—Todd Tim, who started in August with the bridge crew; Jesse Howieson, also on bridge crew; and Mike Chase, who started last week as co-operator in Clarion. In other business, Economic Development Director Bryce Davis presented information on the legal side of the agreements between the county, the City of Eagle Grove, and Prestage Foods of Iowa for the land chosen for wastewater treatment, which is also considered under the Urban Renewal Agreement approved this summer. First, Davis had the supervisors consider Resolution 2016-34. “Basically it’s letting the city know we’re exercising our urban renewal powers within two miles of the city’s boundaries,” Davis said, referring to the wastewater plant site. Supervisor Rick Rasmussen motioned, and Supervisor Karl Helgevold seconded, to approve the Urban Renewal Joint Agreement. The Resolution was passed. Davis said he would bring the document before the Eagle Grove city council for approval Monday night. In order for Prestage to receive assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority,
the company needs to have some local match funds—the $8 million from Prestage’s property taxes which Wright County will return to the company over 10 years if Prestage meets obligations, such as providing the 922 promised jobs and building the facility according to promised specifications. Resolution 2016-35 approving the Economic Development Assistance Contract requires the county to report to the state on those obligations. “Our job is to tell the IEDA, so we’re the watchdog over the project,” Davis said. Helgevold motioned and Rasmussen seconded the approval of the Resolution. At 10 a.m., acting as drainage district trustees, the supervisors presided over a public hearing on the DD #208 engineer’s report. At a landowner’s request, Ryken engineering had analyzed the district’s F lateral tile and come up with a few options to increase drainage. Lee Gallentine with Ryken reported that current tile had slightly under a quarter inch drainage coefficient. Increasing the coefficient to a half inch would mean ripping out current tile and installing 18inch pipe, with 24-inch pipe needed for a full inch coefficient. Bob Engh, who originally requested the report, said he had been more interested in constructing a waterway for surface water which pooled on his land. “Putting in a bigger pipe isn’t going to solve it. The surface water’s still going to sit there until the dredge ditch goes down,” he said. Gallentine agreed that a waterway could be effective, but it would involve maintenance by landowners. “If a waterway is something you guys are wanting, a trip out to the FSA [Farm Service Agency] office could really benefit you,” said Deb Lukes, drainage clerk. At the landowners’ agreement that they would rather work together on a possible surface waterway, Rasmussen made a motion to not pursue the tile improvement, which was seconded by Helgevold. The hearing was closed. The supervisors also reviewed a funds report put together by Andy Yackle, head of buildings and grounds at the courthouse, in regard to the proposed courtroom renovation, which would alter the room for modern safety considerations and also restore some of its historical character. So far, Yackle has raised close to $150,000 in contributions in addition to budgeted amounts. The supervisors gave Yackle permission to request bids by February 1, 2017, for the renovation.
From left to right: Rotary members Carla Kem, Heather Stillman, Eric Aydt, Mark Skogerboe, Nancy Nail, Deb Prehm, Rachel Johnson, Mel Waldon, Police Chief Steve TerHark, Jon Ahrendsen, and Sherri O’Brien.
Rotary Club starting third year of Secret Santa donations Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com
The Clarion Rotary Club takes part in many local and international service projects, ranging from hosting a lemonade stand at Festival in the Park, providing a scholarship for high school seniors, selling cookies at basketball games, to packing infant health bags, sponsoring exchange students and education for the underprivileged, and helping fund the Backpack Program in Clarion. For the past two years, they’ve taken on another special
project for Christmastime: their Secret Santa project in cooperation with local law enforcement. This third year of the project, the club hopes to be able to raise about $1,000 that law enforcement officers can surprise Clarion area residents with as a gift. “They may pull you over and hand you a $20 bill,” said Sherri O’Brien, Rotary Club President. Club members are beginning fundraising for the Secret Santa
project now. The money raised is split between the Sheriff’s office and the Clarion Police Department, who divide it in envelopes for the officers and deputies to hand out, typically looking for people they know could use a little help around the holidays. “We put usually about $20 in each envelope, or more,” said Steve TerHark, Clarion Police Chief. Last year, they also worked with the school and bought Christmas trees for families who couldn’t
afford them. TerHark said being able to help people out around Christmas was something all the men on his force liked to do. “They all enjoy it…. It’s a great program,” he said. “It’s been really a good service.” If you would like to make a donation to go toward the Rotary’s Secret Santa project, you can bring funds to any rotary member or to Mark Skogerboe at First Citizens National Bank. Checks can be written to the Clarion Rotary.
Industrial tech club to host Festival of Trees Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com On December 10 and 11, for the first time, the Clarion-GoldfieldDows High School Industrial Tech Club will be hosting a special Christmas event for the community: a Festival of Trees. For a freewill donation, community members can enjoy many Christmas activities and show support for a good cause. “We’re trying to raise money for the Industrial Tech Club. They’re going to Australia and New Zealand next summer,” said Tessa Yackle, who is organizing the Festival and will be helping lead the trip to Australia. “It’s quite an expensive trip.” Every two years, industrial tech teacher Craig Warnke has led a trip to Europe for club members. To be part of the club, students have to have taken an industrial tech class
(architecture, construction, auto body, etc.). Club member Megan Zwiefel said one aspect of the trips is to see what’s different between home and their destination, particularly in architecture. “The Sidney Opera House is our goal to see,” she said. The Australia trip is just for seniors, so 10 students are raising funds to go. The plan is to leave July 20 and return August 3. The cost will be $5,000 per student. Yackle and members of the club have been planning the Festival of Trees since before Thanksgiving. “We did go around to businesses and ask if they want to donate a tree,” said Taylor Hagie. “Some people just ended up donating.” Seventeen local businesses will be displaying trees, either dressed up traditionally, or with special decorations pertaining
to their business. Industrial tech club member Chase Harker said the club will be there to run the show—restock drinks and baked goods, help with the games for kids, or monitor the petting zoo. “We’re just basically there to help in any way we can,” he said. In addition to the petting zoo, children will be able to visit Santa, and high school students will be caroling. Yackle was hoping that the event would become an Industrial Tech Club tradition. “Maybe it will start to expand for future years,” she said. The fundraising efforts will come through selling the goodies and hot cocoa, contributions from businesses for displaying their trees, and the freewill donation from visitors.
This will be the first of several events the senior Industrial Tech Club plans to hold for their trip, with future efforts being car washes, a 5K run, selling barn quilts, and silent auctions and raffles at basketball games. (Information on raffles and auctions will be in the school announcements.) The overall fundraising goal is $20,000, which would cover half of each student’s cost to go. Community members are invited to come to the C-G-D High School on December 10 between 6 and 9 p.m. and December 11 between 5 and 8 p.m. to take part in the Festival of Trees. “I’m excited about it,” Yackle said. “We hope that there’s a lot of people to get it off the ground.”
Jingle Jam at the Library
On December 3, children in the Clarion community had the opportunity to choose a special gift for parents or loved ones at the Clarion Public Library. Chamber members donated small items, and kids were able to shop and pick out the perfect present for $5 and have it wrapped.
Middle School Peer Helpers ran different stations to help wrap presents.
Kids were also able to decorate special cards for parents or loved ones.
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News War Cooper throws gauntlet at Hometown News Iris Long hadn’t slept much since it together.” Saturday night’s bowling match, Sarah, Juliet and Iris had become where Raymond Cooper made the close friends during the recent mayannouncement concerning the first oral campaign. It was Juliet who issue of his competing newspaper, dropped out of the campaign, clearThe Valley Patriot, premiering Tues- ing the path for “Silver Tongue” day morning. Iris knew Raymond Dick Bland to win reelection. Any“like the back of her hand,” and she thing was better, she believed, than was certain he was repaying her for seeing Raymond Cooper as mayor. It supporting his opponent in the re- never dawned on her, or anyone else, cent mayoral campaign. Raymond would create a competing Two days later, on Monday morn- newspaper. ing, Cooper not only appeared as Sarah handed both folded copies the newest publisher in town after a of The Patriot to Iris, who opened six-week absence, but also returned them on the table amid the trio as to his seat behind the microphone Hoffbrau waitress Jessie joined at Talk Radio 88.3, just in time to them. There was momentary silence promote “the Valley’s new home as all four gazed at the front page. for honest news.” Raymond told his “Bland Steals Election” was emlisteners “their” newspaper could blazoned across the front page in be picked up at several locations 80-point type. Below was a photo of throughout the Valley including Iris Long speaking with Mayor Dick Farley Puckett’s True Value, Pratt’s Bland during the final vote count just General Store and, of course, in front weeks earlier. It stretched across all of Talk Radio 88.3 on Main Street. six columns of the front page. Raymond didn’t give any clues Two-thirds down the page was anabout the contents of his new pa- other headline, smaller than the first per, other than to remind listeners it but still larger than most headlines would include the news they wanted in The Hometown News: “Cooper to read, not topics “forced down Vows to Lead Search for Missing their throats like nasty medicine,” Citizen.” obviously referring to The HomeA Table of Contents in the bottown News. tom-right corner hinted at what Sitting in a booth at the Hoff- would follow on the inside pages. brau on Tuesday, Iris sipped coffee Valley King Pins Report across from Juliet Stoughton. She Page 2 Opinion Page could only imagine what The Patriot Page 3 would include. Church News “I wonder what time it will come Page 4 out,” Juliet pondered aloud. Farley’s True Value “All he said was Tuesday morn Page 5 ing,” her friend responded. Political Review Iris was obviously worried. She confided in Juliet she had already Page 6 Raymond’s Renderings lost three advertisers to Raymond’s Page 6 paper. Classifieds “Apparently,” she told Juliet, “he’s almost giving ads away to Page 7 That’s when all four readers saw anyone who agrees to move their accounts from The Hometown News to it. Iris sat, speechless, as if her eyes were playing tricks on her. his rag.” “I can’t believe it,” she muttered. “There’s got to be something we “Is that what I think it is?” Juliet can do,” offered Juliet. “He can’t get away with this. You know he’s just said as she looked closer. “Holy cow!” Jessie shouted, betrying to get back at you after losing fore catching herself. the election.” “I can’t believe it,” Iris whispered Their conversation was interrupted when Sarah Hyden-Smith, pastor again. “Rumor Has It with Maxine at Lennox Valley Methodist Church, Miller.” She stopped to catch her breath before continuing, “Page came rushing in. “They’re out,” Sarah said in a eight.” Read more about the Good Folks nervous tone. She was carrying two copies of the paper. “I haven’t at lennoxvalley.com. looked. I waited so we could look at
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Pizza and the Rabbit Hole By Travis Fischer 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 spinoff 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 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 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 “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.
have the latest and greatest traffic lights put in. Now I don’t know how much these new lights will end up costing, but I guarantee you a 4 way set of stop signs and even the latest red LED solar flashing lights would be a great deal cheaper not only to install, but also to operate. Maybe it is too late to change the decision and only have stop signs, but just like Donald J. Trump, we need to be watching how we spend the publics tax dollars. Back in 1959 every
business building in down town was a profitable business. Every business had a store front that occupied only one building. Now I see many of the business buildings empty, and that isn’t good. I would like to see Clarion Made Great Again! Shalom, Rick E. Titus 229 3rd Ave. N.E. Clarion, Iowa 50525 515-532-3881
Letters to the editor Letter to the editor I wanted to take a minute to recognize one of the students in the Peer Helpers group, Raymond Boeset. This young man really stepped up to help the Spooktacular Nights committee out with the Haunted House this year. We were short volunteers for one of the most important jobs in the haunted house, the guide. The guides were responsible for directing the groups through the haunt at a perfect pace so everyone could take in every spine chilling moment of each room/ attraction. They had to be able to slow people down when necessary and divert their attention for the ultimate scare. As I stated, we were in desperate need of help in this area and I announced it in the morning start up
meeting at work one day. Raymond’s father is in the same department and he came up to me after and said that his son was on the committee for the middle school dance and might be willing to help if he could use some of the props for decorations. Craig, his father said he would check with Raymond that night and let me know the next day. It turned out that Raymond was really excited about the opportunity and they both showed up for the practice night on Wednesdayready to help in any way they could. Raymond and his father showed up every night after that and stayed until the haunted house closed. They both put in long hours each night and ended up helping for about 20 hours for all 4 nights. After the
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haunted house, I met Raymond and his father to give them the props and materials he wanted to decorate for the dance. He was very excited and very appreciative, which was funny because he helped us out more than he even realized. We had a clean-up day scheduled for the Sunday after and had put notice out to everyone who helped with the haunted house. On Sunday morning, the only people who showed up were the committee members……… and Raymond and his father!!! They came to return the things they had borrowed and to help tear down and clean up. They spend another entire day helping with this chore. I am so honored to have had the opportunity to work with the peer helpers on this project and even more privileged to have witnessed the work ethic of Raymond Boeset. He is a great example of what a peer helper and a leader should be. Rose Ann Baumer Letter to the Editor, When I was 14 years old, we moved to Clarion. There were many gas stations, and 3 grocery stores, and we even had a traffic light. We had moved from Guthrie Center where we had no traffic light, but did have stop signs. The main highways were two state highways, 25 and 64. Guthrie Center was about the same size as Clarion, and was also the county seat for Guthrie County. Thru the years I have seen many small towns like Jefferson, and Humboldt and Hampton also put in traffic lights. It seemed to be a status symbol back then, but of late, I see all of these towns turning their stop lights into 4 way stops, and some putting LED solar flashing lights on the signs. I guess here in Clarion we decided to go the most expensive route and
Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight Thanksgiving Letter to the Editor: At this time of “Thanksgiving,” it is appropriate to reflect back a short few months ago. The Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight completed two flights, May 7 and September 17. Some 300 plus WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans participated in what most of them referred to “a trip of a lifetime.” None of this would have been possible without all of the “Volunteers” that have helped make this trip a reality. As the Veterans have come from central and northwest Iowa, so have the necessary dollars come from central and northwest Iowa for these trips. In retrospect, it is amazing where these necessary dollars come from… silent auctions, soup suppers, concerts, cookouts, memorials, freewill donations, activities from school children to senior citizens. These dollars and time spent come from “the heart” to help “pay back” these Veterans who have given so much. The Brushy Creek Area Flight has become more of a “family” or rather a “team”…the Veterans,
the fundraisers, the physicians, nurses, the fire departments, the guardsmen, the Fort Dodge Regional Airport personnel, the persons and organizations handling the registrations and those that helped at the information dinner, the media, the City of Fort Dodge, the Webster County Agricultural Center, the fine efforts of the communities of the veterans involved, the “everybodys” from each of the communities involved. These are all Valued Team Members. This is a long and lengthy list of volunteers but each equally important. The Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight Board of Directors wish to thank all of the other “team” members for their efforts. Two flights are planned for May 7 and September 16, 2017. These flights are open to all WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans, male or female; all are welcome. Again, thank you all. Brushy Creek Area Board members: Lee Bailey, Orene Cressler, Peg Dettmann, Craig Malloy, Russ Naden, Ron Newsum, Julie Reed, Mel Shroeder, Charlie Walker and Marlene Welander
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COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES OCTOBER 2016 BOARD MEETING The October 2016 CSS Board meeting was held Wednesday, October 28, 2016, at the Wright County Professional Building, 120 1st Avenue, NW Suite 1, Clarion, IA. Present were: Dennis Koenig, Allamakee; Craig White, Black Hawk; Ron McCartney, Clayton; Phil Dougherty, Cerro Gordo; Rick Holthaus, Chickasaw; Bev Juhl, Emmet; Jeanine Tellin, Fayette; Roy Schwickerath, Floyd; Ron Sweers, Hancock; Roger Tjarks, Kossuth; Joel Voaklander, Mitchell; Clarence Siepker, Pocahontas; Larry Vest, Tama; Clark Fletcher, Webster; Bill Jensvold, Winnebago; Floyd Ashbacher, Winneshiek; Ken Abrams, Worth; Jodi Draper, Sandy Mireles, Megan Taets, Karen Dowell, Lisa Peterson, Pat Clark, Dona Nielsen, Bob Lincoln, Lisa Peterson. Satellite: Tammy Hawbaker, Monica Paulsen, Sue Eggerichs, Samantha Gilbertson, Mick Gamez, Ann Gallagher, Stephanie Kuhn 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jerry Haverly, Humboldt. 2. Introductions and welcome were made by host, Supervisor Helgevold, Wright. 3. Motion by Craig White, Black Hawk, and second by Ken Abrams, Worth, to approve today’s agenda with a change of item 4 being moved between item 16 and 17 and the minutes of September 28, 2016. Motion carried. 4. Provider feedback by Tom Eachus delayed until after item 16. 5. Consumer feedback by Gene Schrandt was delayed and given after item 16. a. Public Comment, Janel Clarke was postponed until a later date. 6. Motion by Ron Sweers, Hancock, and second by Roger Tjarks, Kossuth, to extend CSS support to Opportunity Village’s plans to expand autism services to Fort Dodge for the purposes of applying for public and private investment in the project. Motion carried. 7. Motion by Roy Schickerath, Floyd, and second by Rick Holthaus, Chickasaw, to explore the development of Mental Health Liaison job description and memorandum of understanding between City of Mason City, Cerro Gordo County and County Social Services with the opportunity to expand to other municipalities within the county. Motion carried. 8. Motion by Roger Tjarks, Kossuth, and second by Clarence Siepker, Pocahontas, to approve the job description of Administrative Assistance for Finance and ISTART to be open for applications November 1st and held open until filled or no vacancy occurs. Motion carried. 9. Motion by Joel Voaklander, Mitchell, and second by Phillip Dougherty, Cerro Gordo, to designate Monica Paulsen to the position of Transition Specialist at a starting salary of $56,000 and to reduce Black Hawk County Service Coordinators from 3 to 2. Motion carried. 10. Motion by Roy Schickerath, Floyd, and second by Craig White, Black Hawk, to
support the development of a Subacute Crisis Center with North Iowa Juvenile Detention Center or if at their October 28th meeting they decide not to move forward, then the CEO will proceed with the development of a request for proposal for alternative plans. Motion carried. Winneshiek abstained. 11. Motion by Larry Vest, Tama, and second by Ken Abrams, Worth, to receive Mitchell County Care Facility business plan and financial report. Motion carried. 12. An overview of CSS Integrated Care Management was given. a. Claims Status b. Follow-up with MCO client. c. Standardize billing units. 13. Motion by Bev Juhl, Emmett and second by Joel Voaklander, Mitchell to extend funding approvals until November 30, 2016 for individuals served by the following agencies and to terminate services after such time if a contract is not executed. Motion carried. i. Butler County Public Health ii. Chickasaw Chassis iii. Exceptional Persons, Inc. iv. Family Treatment Professionals v. Francis Lauer Youth Services vi. Goodwill Industries of NE Iowa. vii. Unlimited Services 14. Motion by Roy Schickerath, Floyd, and second by Rex Ackerman, Butler, to approve the financial report as presented. Motion carried. 15. Motion by Craig White, Black Hawk, and second by Dennis Koenig, Allamakee, to approve claim runs in the amount of $1,751,589.10 from 9/27/16-10/25/16. Motion carried. 16. A program report was given on outcomes relating to outcomes of housing, community integration, employment, and medical. Motion carried. #4: Tom Eachus provided a handout that outlined input he had received from providers throughout the region regarding the Crisis Stabilization center, the ARNP, RHP, Disaster Service Planning, Role of Life Long Links and Supported Employment. #5. Sheila Kobliska remotely read an update from Gene Schrandt relating to ongoing transportation challenges. 17. Motion by Rex Ackerman, Butler, and second by Craig White, Black Hawk, to authorize the Chair to sign provider agreements with the following. Motion carried. d. West Fork Services, Inc. e. Lifeline Systems Company f. DHS Case Management Unit g. Integrated Telehealth PartnersEvizzit LLC 18. Administrator Lincoln spoke to the YSS planning grant. 19.Adjourn; next meeting will be Wed, November 23, 2016, in Allamakee County (or Black Hawk County for Annual Stakeholder and CSS Board Meeting). Stakeholder Meeting will begin at 10 AM with the CSS Board meeting to follow at 1:30 PM. Wk.49
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WRIGHT COUNTY CASE NO. ESPR016675 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE ARDELLE ANDERSEN, DECEASED TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE ARDELLE ANDERSEN, DECEASED, WHO DIED ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 7, 2016: You are hereby notified that on November 17, 2016, the last will and testament of Lucille Ardelle Andersen, deceased, bearing date of February 25,1988, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Jean Marie Swanson, and Beverly Joan Lange, a/k/a Beverly Joan Andersen Lange, were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons
indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the abovenamed district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated November 18, 2016. Jean Marie Swanson, a/k/a Jean Marie Andersen Swanson Executor of estate 831 110th Street Hampton, IA 50441 Beverly Joan Lange, a/k/a Beverly Joan Andersen Lange Executor of estate 402 Fairview Street Dows, IA 50071 John E. Coonley, ICIS PIN NO: 00007542 Attorney for executor Coonley & Coonley Law Firm 121 First Ave. NW, P.O. Box 397 Hampton, IA 50441 Date of second publication: 15th day of December, 2016. Wk.49,50
PUBLIC NOTICE ROZELLA P. FLAWS PROBATE NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WRIGHT COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPR016671 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROZELLA P. FLAWS, DECEASED TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROZELLA P. FLAWS, DECEASED, WHO DIED ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 25, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of November, 2016, the last will and testament of Rozella P. Flaws, deceased, bearing date of the 7th day of March, 2002, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Robert C. Flaws was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably
ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the abovenamed district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 11th day of November, 2016. Robert C. Flaws Executor of estate PO Box 46, 203 Magloire Woolstock, IA 50599 Don J. Bottorff, ICIS PIN NO: AT0000995 Attorney for executor Bottorff Law Firm 913 Seneca St., P.O. Box 185 Webster City, IA 50595 Date of second publication: 15th day of December, 2016. Wk.49,50
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Iowa’s 2016 shotgun deer season preview Hides for The first of Iowa’s popular shotgun deer seasons is December 3-7 when an expected 75,000 orange clad hunters head to the timber. That group will be followed by 50,000 hunters who prefer the December 10-18 second gun season. Each contingent will also pack along thousands of antlerless tags, to extend their time in the field. Fans of cold weather purchase about 40,000 tags for the December 19-January 10 late muzzleloader season. Iowa’s shotgun seasons allow for group drives; drivers pushing deer toward blockers. Anyone in the group may tag a downed deer—with their own tag. That stands in contrast to other states---and even Iowa’s more solitary muzzleloader and bow seasons. However, it has proven to be an efficient method for taking deer, since modern deer hunting was introduced here in the early 1950s. Whatever the season, any deer must be tagged before it is moved or within 15 minutes—whichever comes first. It also holds the potential for danger, as drivers move closer to, or across, their friends on a drive. That’s why wearing solid blaze orange is mandatory. The minimum amount covers a hunter’s torso. But more is better. For several years now, deer
hunters have noticed fewer whitetails than in the early 2000s. That is by design. A decade ago, state lawmakers instructed the DNR to reduce the deer population, after steady growth through the previous few decades. With addition of county and season specific antlerless tags, generous quotas, and a couple extra seasons, near Thanksgiving and during January, hunters responded. Adaptive regulation changes have lowered the deer herd to mid-1990s target levels, in all but a handful of counties. Hunters in 27 north central and northwest counties have no county antlerless tags and may take only antlered deer during the first shotgun season. Iowa’s overall deer harvest across all seasons last year was 105,401, down 30 percent from the 2006 peak and the 2016 harvest should be similar. The 2014 harvest was estimated at 101,595. “Now is a good time for the DNR to work with hunters and landowners to help develop a better understanding of proper deer management; including the benefits of harvesting does and keeping deer numbers at ecologically acceptable levels,” stresses Andrew Norton, state deer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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“Hunters working with landowners at the local level are the best and most efficient way to keep deer numbers acceptable and provide a high quality deer herd.” Media Contact: Andrew Norton, State Deer Biologist, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 515-432-2823 ext 112.
Deer hunting enthusiasts, this fall the Wright County Conservation Board will again be collecting deer hides during the months of December and January. Collection boxes will be located at Bomgaars in Eagle Grove, Urness Hardware in Clarion and True Value in Belmond. Hides must be folded fur side out, relatively clean of all meat and fat and in good condition. The sale of the hides will help to promote the hunter education program in Wright County. Donations received will go towards new equipment to be used in the class and meals for the students. Please consider doing your part to help recruit and promote hunting in Wright County and consider donating your deer hides to the program. If you have any questions or have a large quantity of hides to pick up, please contact Eric Rector or Jacob Schaben at the Wright County Conservation Board, 515532-3185.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON DESIGNATION OF EXPANDED 2016 WRIGHT COUTY AGRIBUSINESS URBAN RENEWAL AREA, AND ON PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT Notice Is Hereby Given: That at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Courthouse, Clarion, Iowa, on December 19, 2016, there will be conducted a public hearing on the question of designating an expanded 2016 Wright County Agribusiness Urban Renewal Area (the “Urban Renewal Area”), pursuant to Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, by the addition of the property situated in Wright County, Iowa legally described as follows: Certain real property situated in Wright County, Iowa more particularly described as follows: All that part of the North ½ of the Northwest ¼ lying West of a line which is parallel to and 50 feet distant Westerly of the centerline of Drainage Ditch No. 15, except a 4.11 acre tract in the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼, described as beginning at a point which is 1971.3 feet North of and 613.4 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Southwest ¼, thence due West for 355.4 feet, thence Southwesterly to a point on the West line of said quarter-quarter, which is 266.64 feet North of the Southwest corner, thence East on the South line of said quarter-quarter for 114.7 feet, thence Northeasterly on a straight line to the point of beginning. Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter excluding a 5 acre tract beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, thence
North 89° 30’ West along the South line of said quarter-quarter for 638.77 feet, thence North 00° 01’ West for 340 feet, thence South 89° 30’ East for 705 feet to the Northwest property line of the Eagle Grove Sewage Treatment plant (in the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ described above), then South 42° 17 ½’ West along said property line for 98.39 feet to the East line of the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼, thence South 00°01’ East along said East line for 266.64 feet to the point of beginning, all in Section 34, Township 91 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M., Wright County, Iowa. The subject matter of the public hearing will also include a proposed amendment to the urban renewal plan for the Urban Renewal Area covering the territory identified above, pursuant to Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, a copy of which amendment is on file for public inspection in the office of the County Auditor. The general scope of the proposed urban renewal plan, as more specifically described therein, includes the following: The proposed amendment to the urban renewal plan brings the property described above under the plan and makes it subject to the provisions of the plan. The amendment updates the description of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Development Urban Renewal Project which was previously approved by the Board on August 8, 2016. At the hearing, any interested person may file written objections or comments and may be heard orally with respect to the subject matter of the hearing. Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.49
Courthouse news Deaths Daniel Cramer, 62, Blairsburg, died on November 19. Marriage License Civil Court The court handled one child support matter. District Courts The court handled three probation revocations. Carrie Perez, 39, Clarion, pled guilty on November 28 to Theft in the Fifth Degree (pled from Theft in the Third Degree). Perez was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, $719 in restitituion, and $100 in costs. Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Jimmy Alfaro Urizar, Hampton; Stephen Adams, Goldfield; Elijah Summers, Clarion; Thomas Eaton, Grinnell; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Joseph Bormann, Urbandale; Dean Avery, Meservey; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Timothy Meyer, Punta Gorda, FL; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Raymond Anderson, Big Lake, MN; Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: Mark
Kist, Waverly; Jaylen Heinz, Humboldt; Cory Beck, Eagle Grove; Excessive Speed 11 thru 15: Eileen Ford, Humboldt; No Valid Drivers License: Curtis Optaia, Le Mars; Maldonado Gonzalez, Clarion; Tyler Gardner, Goldfield; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Carlos Jeronimo, Hampton; Failure To Give Notice of Address or Name Change: Tyler Gardner, Goldfield; Failure to Maintain Control: Tomas Berk, Aredale; Insufficient Number of Headlights: Tyler Gardner, Goldfield; Possession of Alcohol by person 18/19/20: Austin Griffin, Eagle Grove; Small Claims Property Transfer Warranty Deed: Richard and Rebecca Bax to Jane Brammer; EG Orig Addn Blk 8 Tracts; 16-2415. Quit Claim Deed: William Soesbe to Sally Soesbe; Clar Railroad Addn Blk 5 Lot 8; 16-2417. Warranty Deed: Sygenta Seeds LLC to Steven and Rodney Been and Charles Sheakley; 30-93-23 Tracts 1479911657029 1479911657029-2; 16-2431.
Hunter compliance slipping on reported deer harvest requirement wildlife experts discuss possible changes to seasons, antlerless quotas, or other potential regulation changes. But each year, more and more hunters are skipping this step. Presently, one out of five successful hunters is not reporting their harvest. “Our officers are conducting spot checks and have been writing more failure to report tickets,” said Chris Ensminger, wildlife research supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Harvest numbers are an important piece of information used in our models for deer populations around the state. If harvest is higher than is what has been
reported, the proposed management strategies won’t accurately reflect what is on the ground. It’s the local hunters who get short changed in the end.” Reporting the harvest only takes a few minutes. Hunters must report their harvest to the DNR by midnight of the day after it is killed, or before taking it to a locker or taxidermist, or before processing it for consumption, or before transporting it out-of-state, whichever occurs first. The hunter whose name is on the transportation tag is responsible for making the report. If no animal is harvested, no report is necessary.
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Benefit for Anthony Murga
To help support Tony Murga after a motorcycle accident this summer, friends and community members organized a benefit on December 3. People rode the “party bus,” which started at Fuel and made stops at bars in Eagle Grove, Goldfield, Renwick, Lu Verne, Sexton, Britt, and Kanawha for 50/50 drawings, then came back to Fuel for a night of raffles, music, and fun. North Iowa Party Bus donated their time and services for the event.
Property ordinances continue to be ongoing difficulty for council Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.om Improving city codes and ensuring residents follow them has been a struggle for the city council over the last several months. On Monday, Clarion resident (and former council member) Lindsey German reminded the council about a property on north County K he believed was problematic because of a fuel tank kept in the front yard. But his main complaint was that a tire rack blocked the sidewalk—which meant his grandkids, who regularly pass there, have to go out in the street to go around. “You can’t block a public sidewalk,” he said. Dustin Reif, city administrator, said he had spoken to the property owner, who had moved the tire rack partially out of the way, but that there wasn’t technically an ordinance against the fuel tank because the property wasn’t in the city’s original fire zone. Working through some of these problems, he said, was becoming a process. “If you have an ordinance, it shouldn’t be a process,” German said.
The council seemed to agree that current methods weren’t working. “We’ve run into this where we talk to them, we wait two weeks, we talk to them, we wait two weeks,” Councilperson Barb Mussman said. Some of these enforcement issues may result in ordinances—or the methods to enact them—being revised in the future. Other council business included approval of pay requests and agreements for several services. The council approved a new agreement for mosquito spraying services from Landgraphics Lawn and Landscape for $5,760/year for three years, a $260/year increase from previous because of increased chemical costs. They also approved a $50 cost per light pole for MidAmerica energy, who must install an outlet on the street lights they’ve replaced with LED lights in order to accommodate holiday decorations. The cost will occur as poles are converted. Pay request number one for Voltmer, Inc. for replacement of
lights at the airport in the amount of $64,897.62 was also approved, which Rief said was about half of the project cost. “They did all the underground work,” he said. Jon DeVries, director of public works, said the project should be finished by Tuesday of this week. The last cost approved was for $17,100 for Solid Waterslide, LLC for refurbishment on the Aquatic Center slides. Rief said the work went well, but “They have to come back and finish the interior of the slides in the spring.” DeVries reported that though work was paused to wait for the crossarms for the new stoplights at the intersection of Commercial Ave and Main Street, the stoplights should be installed and completed Wednesday of this week. He was still unhappy with the rate of work at the wastewater treatment plant and said that the contractor, GrundmanHicks, would be working for about two weeks more before quitting until spring.
During November, First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance of Clarion conducted their fourth annual food drive. Sherri O’Brien with First State Bank said, “Thank you to all the generous donors and a special thank you to Monsanto for their support. We collected 827 items. These items will be given to our UDMO office. All items will stay in Wright County for our local families.”
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Church Directory Clarion Area FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 3rd Ave. NE, Clarion, IA 50525 Rev. Mike Gudka 515-532-2845 • www.clarionumc.com • “Like” us on Facebook! • Thursday, December 8 7:00p.m. SPPRC • Saturday, December 10 7:30a.m. His Men, 1:00-2:00p.m. Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Program • Sunday, December 11 8:30a.m. Traditional Service, Baptism, 9:40a.m. Sunday School/Confirmation, 10:45a.m. Contemporary Service – Children’s Christmas Program “Unfrozen) – Pizza party to follow • Monday, December 12 3:30-6:00p.m. Hiz Kidz • Tuesday, December 13 5:30p.m. Girl Scouts, Bears, 7:00p.m. Missions, Outreach and Evangelism Team Meeting • Wednesday, December 14 8:30a.m. Bibles and Bikes, Noon – Grace Stockwell and Isabella Thoburn potluck, 6:008:00p.m. Youth Group, 6:00p.m. Praise team practice, 7:00p.m. Chancel Choir practice, 8:00p.m. Worship team practice • Thursday, December 15 Newsletter Articles Due for January, 5:00p.m. 2nd year Webelos, 6:00p.m. Webelos FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley • www. firstlutheranclarion.com 515-532-3440 • Sunday, December 11 9:00a.m. Worship Service (3rd Sunday in Advent), 10:00a.m. Fellowship, 10:15a.m. Sunday School/Confirmation • Monday, December 12 3:30 Hiz Kidz, 7:00p.m. Bible & Brew (Chappy’s on Main) • Tuesday, December 13 9:15a.m. WIC • Wednesday, December 14 9:15a.m. WIC, 10:00a.m. Communion (The Meadows), 11:00a.m. Deacons Meeting, 3:30p.m. God’s Guitars • Thursday, December 15 9:00a.m. Sew Ladies CHURCH OF CHRIST, UNITED CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 • Sunday, December 11 10:00a.m. SS, 10:15a.m. Fellowship, 11:00a.m. Worship • Wednesday, December 14 6:00p.m. Choir CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 • Thursday, December 8 10:00a.m. Women’s Bible Study, 3:30p.m. Shine • Sunday, December 11 9:00a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 10:00a.m. Worship Service, 4:00p.m. Impact (7-12 grades) • Monday, December 12 3:30-6:00p.m. Hiz Kidz (k-5th grades – Methodist Church) • Tuesday, December 13 6:00a.m. Iron Men, 7:30a.m. Elders’ Meeting • Wednesday, December 14 10:00a.m. Weekly Prayer Time (Sandy Stephenson’s), 8:00p.m. Iron Men 2 (Josh Diamond’s) ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Jerry W. Blake, pastor 515-532-3586 • Thursday, December 8 – Immaculate Conception
9:00a.m. Sewing Circle, 12:15p.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG), 5:30p.m. Mass (St. Francis, Belmond), 7:30p.m. Mass • Friday, December 9 No Rosary/Mass • Saturday, December 10 – Baby Needs Weekend 4:00p.m. Mass, 8:00p.m. Spanish Mass • Sunday, December 11 – Baby Needs Weekend 8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG), 10:30a.m. Mass (St. Francis, Belmond), 11:30a.m. Cluster Confirmation Class (St. Francis, Belmond), 6:30p.m. Cards (Sacred Heart, EG) • Monday, December 12 7:00p.m. RCIA, 7:30p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass & Celebration • Tuesday, December 13 10:00a.m. Care Center Mass (Anointing of the Sick), 6:15p.m. Catholic Daughters of America (Sacred Heart, EG) • Wednesday, December 14 6:30p.m. Adoration • Thursday, December 15 Cluster Office Closed (Staff Meeting), 8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG), 6:00p.m. Cluster Pastoral Council UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 • Sunday, December 11 9:00a.m. Worship THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Pastor 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 • Sunday, December 11 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (FREE Lunch following Service, First Sunday of the Month Only) THE DWELLING PLACE Pastor Kim Lee 1204 Central Ave East 515-293-2822 • Sunday, December 11 10 a.m. Church Services, Children’s Ministries: Little Lights (0-2 years); Kids Alive (3-7 years) • Wednesday night services will resume January 2017.
Goldfield Area UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 E. Oak St., Goldfield, IA 50542 515-825-3581 Reverend Sara Sutter goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net • “Like” us on Facebook • Thursday, December 8 9:00-10:30a.m. TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #IA 1348, Goldfield, weighin and meeting (Fellowship Room), New members always welcome!, 6:30p.m. Advent Gathering, led by Rev. Sara Sutter • Friday, December 9 10:00a.m. Advent Gathering, led by Rev. Sara Sutter (Rotary Senior Center) • Sunday, December 11 9:15a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 9:45a.m. Choir Practice, 10:30a.m. Worship Service, Communion, 11:30a.m. Christmas potluck lunch. Community is invited. Don’t need to bring food, just come and eat and fellowship with us. • Monday, December 12 1:00p.m. Stewardship, Mission and Finance Committee Meeting • Wednesday, December 14 2:00p.m. After-school Story-time, 6:007:0p.m. Confirmation Class, 7:00p.m. Session meeting LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson • Sunday, December 11 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10:15 a.m.
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HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-366 • Friday, December 9 9:30a.m. Bible Study (at Samuel) • Sunday, December 11 9:00a.m. Worship, 10:15a.m. Sunday School • Wednesday, December 14 6:00p.m. Confirmation • Thursday, December 15 10:00a.m. Pastors’ Prayer HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Zach Fischer 2137 Hancock Avenue 515-825-3110 • Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service • Wednesdays Prayer Meeting, youth group, kids club (1st – 6th grades – during school year) WRIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1730 130th Street, Kanawha 641-762-3947 • Sunday, December 11 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 6 p.m. Evening Worship
Rowan Area UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Pastor Nancy Hofmeister 811 Pesch St., Box 38, Rowan • Sunday, December 11 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Fellowship Coffee IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Jct. Highway 69 & 3 Pastor Mark Peterson • Sunday, December 11 10:30 a.m. Divine Services, 11:45 a.m. Bible Study
Dows Area ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 • Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sunday, December 11 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available, 5:30 p.m. (3rd Sunday of the month except February) Adult Bible Study with childcare available. Food and fellowship follows
FIRST REFORMED 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Phillip Arnold • Sunday, December 11 8:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School (Sunshine Room), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m. Sunday School, 6:30 p.m. HS Youth Group Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Diane Friedericks, Interim • Sunday, December 11 9:30 a.m. Worship ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Travis Berg, Pastor • Sunday, December 11 9 a.m. Worship, 10:15 a.m. ABC/Sunday School UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sunday, December 11 8:30 a.m. Worship (B), 9:30 a.m. Worship (LC), 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg, IA 50034 Ron Lotz, Pastor • Friday, December 9 6:30p.m. “Beyond the Christmas Light” Christmas Dinner Theater • Saturday, December 10 5:30p.m. “Beyond the Christmas Light” Christmas Dinner Theater • Sunday, December 11 8:00-9:00a.m. The Café is open, 9:00a.m. Sunday School (Adults and Jr & Sr High Youth), 10:00a.m. Worship Service, 5:30p.m. “Beyond the Christmas Light” Christmas Dinner Theater • Tuesday, December 13 6:00a.m. Men’s Bible Study, 6:00p.m. Elders, 7:00p.m. Governing Board • Wednesday, December 14 – Family Night 6:00p.m. Pizza supper, 6:00-7:00p.m. The Café is open, 6:25p.m. Awana (3 yrs to 5th grade), 6:30p.m. Jr High Youth, 7:00p.m. Sr High Youth, Adult Bible Study – Family Life Skills Class NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastors Tom Dettmer and Stanley Peterson • Sunday, December 11 9:30a.m. Joint Sunday Worship Service with Holy Communion, Coffee to follow
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1981 and 1946 35 Years Ago December 3, 1981 Darkness descended upon the city of Goldfield, along with the four inches of snow, when an electrical blackout occurred for about five hours Tuesday. The town was without electricity from about 3:05 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Goldfield’s Mayor Paul Tokheim said the reason for the blackout was because of the ice buildup on the power lines between Eagle Grove and Goldfield. The Holmes Christmas Club is probably the most commonly known Christmas charity throughout the county. The club was formed about 35 years ago when friends and neighbors got together to help other people who were short of food, and such, at Christmas time. An auction was held and people brought in such items as goats and chickens to be sold. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture John Block recently announced the opportunity for people to comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed soil and water conservation program. The program features expanded personnel to conserving critical resource problem areas.
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70 Years Ago December 5, 1946 For the first time in many years Clarion high school will have a “Yearbook”. All pictures for the yearbook will be taken by the Allen Studio, and shooting of the individual, group and club pictures, was well underway Tuesday. The yearbook will be published by the Monitor. A contest is also being held this week in the high school to select a name for the yearbook. At long last, Clarion will be on time again! Once again, the clock that all Wright county for some time past shouldn’t have set the schedule by, will be right—all four sides of it. Never again, after next spring, can you be justified in accusing the courthouse clock of two-timing you. Christmas street decorations were installed here Tuesday and everything is in readiness for the holiday season. On each light pole in the business section are sprays of evergreen with vari-colored lights. But they probably are doomed to remain unlighted under the coal conservation dimout.
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Remembering our loved ones... Ronald “Ron” Kenneth Meyer
Ronald “Ron” Kenneth Meyer, 77, of Iowa Falls, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. Memorial services for Ronald “Ron” Kenneth Meyer was held 10:30 am, Monday December 5, 2016 at the Bethany Lutheran Church; 2712 Washington Ave; Iowa Falls, Iowa, 50126. Visitation was 5:00 to 7:00 Wilbur F. Schroeder
Wilbur F. Schroeder, age 91 of Dows, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond in Belmond. Funeral service for Wilbur F. Schroeder was at 10:30 A.M. Friday, December 2, 2016 at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Grant Woodley officiated. Burial took place in Vernon Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation for Wilbur F. Schroeder was 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Dugger Funeral Home in Dows. Wilbur Fred, son of William and Amelia (Hipp) Schroeder, was born on August 31, 1925 at the family farm southwest of Dows. Wilbur attended country school until eighth grade. At age 15, Wilbur took over the farm and farmed for the next fifty years until he retired. After retirement, Wilbur continued working part-time for several years for a local Pioneer Seeds saleman and helped a local farmer with fall harvest. Wilbur was united in marriage to Shirley Hanson on February 7, 1948. The couple was blessed with two sons, Steve and Doug. After Shirley’s passing, Wilbur was united in marriage to Elsie Rockow. Wilbur loved to play cards, golfing and fishing. He enjoyed yard work, mowing, growing tomatoes and flowers. Wilbur also loved spending time with his sons, grandchildren and great-children. Wilbur is survived by his two sons Steve (Nancy) Schroeder Beverly Rae Wason
Beverly Rae Wason, 86, of Clarion passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion. Memorial services for Beverly Wason was held on Monday, December 5, 2016, at 1:30 PM at the United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st Street North West in Clarion, with Pastor Bill Kem officiating. A memorial gathering was held on Sunday, December 4, 2016, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Beverly Rae Keith was born May 31, 1930 to Charles and Laura Keith in Rowan, Iowa. She grew up and attended school in Rowan, graduating with the class of 1947. On December 28, 1947, Beverly was united in marriage to Wilbur Wason at the Rowan Congregational Church. To this union, six children were born; Gene, George, Diane, Don, Deb and Betty. Beverly was active in her church, The United Presbyterian Church in Clarion. She was active in their farming operation. She was a 4-H leader for 15 years. Beverly enjoyed sewing, needlework, cooking and her 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Beverly is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wilbur, of Clarion; son Donald (Lori) Wason of Humboldt, Iowa and their children
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Each year for more than a decade, the Clarion Church of Christ mission committee organizes a Salvation Army bell ringing one Saturday in Mason City. This year’s team rang the fundraising bells for two hours on Saturday afternoon, December 3. Clarion bell ringers come from a number of churches locally. Seated on the bench (from left) Rebeccah Dean; Cindy Riley; Kohen Langfitt; Mary Eekhoff; Imogene Wigg. First row standing: Dawn Cordle; Kendyl Langfitt; Amanda Langfitt; Kaeden Langfitt; Bev Downs; Deb Dean. Second row: Karen Weld; Travis Langfitt; Brian Dean; Doug Dean. The group’s goal is to raise $1,000 from the six doors they ‘man’ in that time period.
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1925 - 2016 of Estherville and Doug (Sherry) Schroeder of Swisher; four grandchildren Nick (Lisa) Schroeder, Alex (Sheri) Schroeder, Andy Schroeder, and Allyson Schroeder; three step-grandchildren Benjamin McCauley, Matthew McCauley, and Amanda Robidioux; fourteen greatgrandchildren; two brothers Melvin (Jo) Schroeder of Fort Dodge and Harold (Lannie) Schroeder of Denver, CO; and one sister Erma Cullinan of Clarion. He is preceded in death by his parents; two wives Shirley and Elsie; one brother Walter Schroeder; and two sisters Arlene Montandon and Velma VanGerpen.
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1930 - 2016 Lisa, Ashley (Joey) Krug, Matt, and Rachel; daughters; Deb (Roger) Schaeffer of Viborg, South Dakota and their children Denise (Matt) Graves, Kristen (Chad) Morrow, and Jon (Krista) Schaeffer; Betty (Frank) Haker of Conrad, Iowa and their children Tom Brand, Angie (Chris) Klokowski, Mike Brand; and her 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded by her parents; daughter, Diane; and twin sons, George and Gene. A portion of memorials will be directed to Alzheimer’s research in Beverly’s memory.
The Lucy Standish Newcastle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Thursday December 1st at 9:30 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City. Hostess Trudy Larson. Chaplain Marge Moore led the members in the invocation. Followed by a delicious brunch. The meeting was called to order by Regent Larson. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag followed by the American’s Creed. Ten members and one guest, Julie Krusmark, answered roll call reported on one hundred thirty-six volunteer hours in the past month. The minutes were read and approved with one correction. Delegates have been appointed to the April State Conference, not
Birth Announcements Baby Boy Cross Shaelee Cooper and Shain Cross, Klemme, IA would like to announce the birth of their son, Royce Jean Cross. Royce was born on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces. Proud grandparents are Shirley Johnson, Klemme, IA, Randy Cooper, Belmond, IA, and Tina Cross, Fort Dodge, IA. Proud great grandparents are Jan Cooper, Belmond, IA, Karol Johnson, Thornton, IA, Time Hammen, Thorton, IA, Kurt Johnson, Mason City, IA, and Edith and Kenneth Cross, MA. Baby Boy Janssen Kyle and Samantha Janssen, Alexander, IA would like to announce the birth of their son, Reid Henry-Andrew Janssen. Reid was born on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, IA. He weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. He joins his siblings Carter (8), Ryleigh (5), and Beckett (22 mo.). Proud grandparents are Jeff and Tammy Janssen, Hampton IA and Curt and Jamie Johnson, Latimer, IA.
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the history of Saint Nicholas (later Santa Claus) from the American Spirit Magazine. We learned that Saint Nicholas was the Patron Saint of many professions before the Dutch brought him to America and he was made popular by Washington Irving, Clement Moore and Coca Cola Ads. as well as Hallmark and Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers. We all then enjoyed a game to the tune of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, thanks to Daleen. A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Respectively Submitted Iris Eriksen Recording Secretary .
Community caroling is set for Monday, December 19 A night of community caroling is set for Monday, December 19. Everyone interested in caroling should meet at the ClarionGoldfield-Dows Middle School circle drive at 5:45 p.m. Groups will leave and return to the middle school at approximately 8 p.m. when caroling is complete. For more information, please contact Tom Simmons at 532-2482.
Holiday Heroes needed Blood donors are needed urgently ahead of the upcoming With holiday season. family traditions and holiday travel falling at the same time as winter weather and the flu season, the community blood supply often becomes scarce as blood donors are unable to make their regularly scheduled appointment this time of year. If you’re able to donate, please do! Every two seconds, someone in the United States requires a blood transfusion to survive. Blood cannot be produced in a lab, so healthy
volunteer LifeServers are the only lifesaving link for these hospital patients. Make your lifesaving gift at an upcoming community blood drive! • Eagle Grove Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM at United Church of Christ, 1115 SW 2nd Street. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.
United Church of Christ presents “JOY!” Sunday, December 18 The United Church of Christ, Congregational invites the public to their presentation of the Christmas cantata “JOY!” on Sunday December 18 at 11:00 a.m. Additional singers from local churches are also
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the August Board of Management meeting. The Treasurers report was given. A gift of money has been sent to the Veterans Home in Marshelltown along with items collected from members for the Veterans, at our last meeting. National and State dues have been paid. Daleen Schlitter gave the President General’s Report. The DAR Constitution Hall is being decorated for the Holidays. Iris Eriksen gave the Defense and the Constitution reports. The Flag Burning issue which recently made the news, while is regrettable, and not approved by most of us, is a matter that has been decided by the courts. It falls under a persons “rights”. Article IV of the Constitution states that “ no religious
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By Mary Tesdahl Holmes was the home of Elling Weeks. Born in 1890, he became one of the nation’s foremost aviators. He made his first flight in an airplane that he had constructed himself. During one period of two months in 1912, at the age of 21, he made seventy flights during a sixty day time period without a mishap in places like Chicago, New York, and other large eastern cities. He was one of the youngest airship men in the country. Vernon Smith was Clarion’s first aviator. He learned to fly at the age of 16 at Fort Dodge. This was in 1937. He obtained his license at the age of sixteen and a half, becoming the youngest pilot ever to hold a license at the Fort Dodge airport.
Dorothy Henry was the first woman pilot to fly out of the Clarion Airport. She flew a Taylor craft in August of 1941 when she was a senior in college. The airport is located one and a half miles northwest of Clarion. It was started on eighty acres and later expanded to one hundred sixty acres. The airport was built in 1941. Francis Sheffield owned the first plane here, a 36 H.P. Taylor Cub. Shortly after the airport opened, “Spider” Eilers of Cedar Rapids came to teach aerobatics to the naval pilots in War Training Services in Clarion. Ray Bramer secured a license to have the Civil Air Patrol here in order to keep local planes at this airport. The Government was
able to take any private plane with dual ignition for training purposes, so it was only because Clarion had a Civil Air Patrol training program here that local pilots could keep their planes at the airport. The enthusiasm for flying after WWII accounted for great activity for several years. The Clarion airport was approved for GI training after WWII. Four instructors were employed, with two others on staff, making a total of six Commercial pilots. This was a lot for a field located in a rural community. The airport still plays a role in our community.
Knowledge and information can be empowering and, armed with a better understanding, businesses can better protect themselves from security threats. In an effort to lend assistance to our valued business clients, Security Savings Bank recently organized a Lunch & Learn on Information Security Awareness. Several business professionals attended this seminar on Tuesday, November 15 at The Farm in Eagle Grove. Our speakers were Caleb Schultz, Billy Nefzger, Agnes Cannon and Terri Torkelson of Security Savings Bank’s Information Technology Department. “They did a great job presenting valuable information regarding current cybersecurity threats and best practices for information security,” stated Missie Niederhauser, Internal Auditor of Security Bank. Terri Torkelson, Cashier of Security Bank, also stated, “We were pleased to coordinate and offer the Lunch & Learn for our business clients. The genuine interest stems from the unfortunate trend in account fraud. Corporate Account Takeovers and ACH and Wire Transfer fraud is a real problem and we want to offer knowledge and helpful resources to help protect our business clients.” Security Savings Bank, a division of Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, has been in business for 117 years. Security Savings Bank is the community’s oldest financial institution and has been proactive in supporting the community throughout its history. The Bank has experienced prudent and strategic growth with total assets in excess of $550 million. Security Savings Bank continues to serve its clients and communities in Eagle Grove, Goldfield and Clarion.
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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. 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 landgrant 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
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Students help animals during this season of giving Collecting donations to help the Humane Society of Wright County By Kim Demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net The third graders at Eagle Grove Elementary have been reading the book “Shiloh.” It tells the story about a boy who doesn’t treat his dog so well, and another boy who tries to protect the dog. To make the lesson hit home just a little bit more, the teachers invited Terri Torkelson with the Humane Society of Wright County to their school to talk to the kids about homeless animals right here in Eagle Grove. Typically, Humane Society’s have one specific shelter for their adoptable pets. But Torkelson
explained that’s not how it works in Wright County. “We rely on individuals to be fosters (for the animals),” Torkelson told the third graders. That means that many different people are needed to love and care for dogs, cats, and sometimes other nontraditional pets, in their own homes before forever homes can be found for them. Where do all the animals come from, the kids wondered? Torkelson carefully explained that many of them are picked up as strays by police and dropped off
at the veterinarian’s office. If the pet is not claimed within a couple of days, they are given to the Humane Society of Wright County. However, Torkelson said they don’t feel a couple of days is enough to find the original owners - what if they are out of town or on vacation? That’s why they wait at least one week before posting the animal as available for adoption. While their purpose is to find a “forever home,” their first mission is to try and find their original home. Other animals are actually dropped off with a Humane Society
Terri Torkelson, a member of the Humane Society of Wright County, was a guest speaker for the third graders at EG Elementary on Friday, Dec. 2. The kids especially enjoyed the friend she brought with her - Shiloh the dog who is available for adoption. Photo by Kim Demory
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member by the owner because they can no longer care for the animal. Perhaps they are moving into a place that doesn’t allow animals, or maybe just can’t take care of them anymore like they deserve to be. No matter the reason, the owners love them enough to put them in a place where they can hopefully find a new home. Of course, there is a cost to taking care of pets who are in search of their forever home. There is food to buy, vet visits to make for shots, and all Humane Society animals are spay and neutered. The animals need toys, collars, litter, leashes, blankets, and most importantly, love. That is why the third graders and their teachers, during this season of giving, have decided to give back to the animals at the Humane Society. They have started a fund drive to collect necessary items listed above, as well as cash donations. “Over 100 animals were adopted last year along in Wright County,” said Torkelson. That’s a lot of supplies, a lot of shots, and a lot of food - which is why donations are so greatly needed. In addition to private donations, the Humane Society also holds fundraisers, including their two biggest - the pet walk and a dog swim. “All animals need a home...and that’s why we keep all of them until they find one,” said Torkelson. To see a listing of pets available for adoption in Wright County, visit http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/ ia87.html. If you would like to make a contribution to the Humane Society of Wright County, you can send one to school with a third grader, contact Torkelson, or call Don Garrett.
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Church volunteers continue Mosaic’s Friendship Ministries By Karen Weld, Monitor Contributing Writer It isn’t only at Christmas time Adams included Virginia Fairman, that Presbyterian and Congregational Beverly and Karen Wason, Dixie volunteers go to Clarion’s Mosaic to Jarboe, Edie and Doc Eaton. Dr. lead Friendship Ministries. Twice a Eaton was known to have said it was month a small group enjoy nearly the ‘best program the Presbyterian 25 Mosaic friends, as they have for Church’ had developed in all of the more than a decade. It is hosted the years the Eatons had been part of first and third Wednesday of each their local church. month. Two Mosaic participants told On Wednesday, December 1, what they most enjoyed at the Presbyterian and Congregational Friendship Ministry. Kim Clausen Pastor Bill Kem, Julie and Warren said, “I like the singing the best. Clausen, and Lindsey German It’s just a nice thing to do.” Dawn hosted Friendship Ministries at the Cordle agreed with Kim in that she Mosaic location on 2nd Street N.W. also likes the music. “I really enjoy in Clarion. The one-hour ‘fun’ began the Bible verses and the treats,” she at 10 a.m. with Lindsey (on guitar) said. and Warren, entertained singing a As the program evolved, it ‘goofy’ Christmas song, “I Want became more difficult for some a Hippopotamus for Christmas”; of the Mosaic people to get to the followed by a sing-a-long of church, especially in the winter Christmas carols. months. It was November 2014 when to Julie, the it was decided to host the events at a According Ministries started in 2003 with then community room in Mosaic. Presbyterian Pastor Candace Adams, Once the singing is over, as she began looking for ‘something snacks are offered to those who locally which could reach out’ to the participate. The first of December Clarion community. “Mosiac friends event included powdered sugar were invited to the Presbyterian min-donuts and hot chocolate. Next Church as the Ministry began,” she on the agenda is some words on said. Original volunteers besides a current topic delivered by Kem.
Since it is Christmas season and was close to the first Sunday of Advent, Kem spoke on the topic of “Hope” and included a single Bible verse, which opened the discussion to the participants. Included were some of the things for which they might ‘hope’ at the Christmas season. Time with family and friends, good food, church family, and learning more about Jesus – were on their list.
The event closed with people letting Leader Kem know of things for which they would like prayers. Names and needs were posted on a white poster board sheet and prayed for together. “Our Mosaic friends with cares on their minds and hearts are very similar to what we would hear at church on Sunday morning,” he said.
Music is a vital part of the Friendship Ministry, shared with Mosaic friends. Guitarist Lindsey German with Warren Clausen looking over his shoulder led a song for the holiday season. The twosome sang “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas” before the group sang a number of carols together. The Ministry is enjoyed the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Goldfield Tour of Homes The Goldfield’s Women’s Club held a Tour of Homes in Goldfield on Sunday, Dec. 4. Five hostesses graciously opened their homes for people to walk through and enjoy their Christmas decorations. Pictured above is Sherry Mcllrath. Watch for more photos and the complete story in the Eagle Grove Eagle Christmas edition, coming out Dec. 22. Photo by Kim Demory
Friendship Ministry serving Mosaic friends was begun by former Presbyterian Pastor Candace as a community outreach more than ten years ago. Current Presbyterian and Congregational Pastor Bill Kem continues the tradition. Over the years, volunteers from both churches bring the twice-monthly activity to their Mosaic friends.
Treats are a part of each Friendship Ministry. Volunteer Julie Clausen served the more than 20 Mosaic participants. Clausen said the twice monthly events began in 2003.
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Cowboys Take Both Duals In Triangular At Fort Dodge Cowgirls Struggling A Bit In Early Action Abbas, Hennigar win both their matches
By Les Houser The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling team easily won their two opening dual meets last Thursday in Fort Dodge, defeating host St. Edmond 71-6 and shutting down Hampton-Dumont 6215. Versus the Gaels, falls were recorded by Kamren Jergenson (152) and Dakota Hennigar (160) with Tanner Abbas (138) getting a 25-10 technical fall. Nine other Cowboys had their hand raised by forfeit.
Versus the Bulldogs, Ben Oehlert (120), Abbas, Hennigar, Ben Powers (195) and Salvador Fregoso (220) all won by pin with Fregoso barely breaking a sweat in sticking his man in 48 seconds for the fast time of the night. Chance Konopasek (113) won with a 19-4 technical fall. Four others scored victory by the forfeit route. Results-Cowboys 71, Gaels 6 106-Stein W by forfeit 113-Konopasek W by forfeit
Sam Wigans takes on Chaney of Hampton-Dumont, suffering an 8-5 loss in the match. The Cowboys won the dual 62-15. (Photo courtesy of Marcie Broderson)
TerHark scores 14, Johnson 17 in first two games
120-Oehlert W by forfeit 126-Robertson L by fall to Carlson 132-Double forfeit 138-Abbas W by tech. fall 25-10 over Allison 145-Dietz W by forfeit 152-Jergenson W by fall in 1:22 over Itzen 160-Hennigar W by fall in 3:09 over Smith 170-Vasquez W by forfeit 182-Carpenter W by forfeit 195-Powers W by forfeit 220-Fregoso W by forfeit 285-McAtee W by forfeit Cowboys 62, Bulldogs 15 106-Stein L by fall to Martzahn 113-Konopasek W by tech. fall 19-4 over Scheideman 120-Oehlert W by fall in 2:54 over Vallejos 126-Forfeit by Cowboys 132-Robertson W by forfeit 138-Murga W by forfeit 145-Abbas W by fall in 1:02 over Barz 152-Hennigar W by fall in 1:16 over Kew 160-Wigans L 8-5 to Chaney 170-Vasquez W by forfeit 182-Carpenter W 6-3 over Chipp 195-Powers W by fall in 1:31 over Folkerts 220-Fregoso W by fall in :48 over Donaldson 285-McAtee W by forfeit
Cowboy Wrestling Team Competes At Independence Abbas, Carpenter both fifth
By Les Houser Clarion-Goldfield-Dows The wrestling team competed in the huge two-day Independence Invitational tournament last Friday and Saturday. Powerful New Hampton (NH) won the team title with 285 points, followed in the top five of the 25team field by Fort Dodge Public (FD) with 259, Christian Brothers College CBC) with 242, Solon (S) with 227 and Cedar Rapids Prairie (CRP) with 216. The Cowboys finished 20th with 78 points. Defending state placewinner Tanner Abbas (138), along with Mason Carpenter (170), both took fifth for the highest Cowboy finishes. Abbas rolled through the first four rounds with three straight falls (one in :37) and a major decision. However, he was derailed on the championship side by Geerts (NH) 3-1. He battled back through the consolation side to score his placing. Carpenter made it through the first four rounds rather easily as well, with three straight falls (one in :34) and a major decision keeping him going. He was tripped up in round five by fall to Sloan (ALB). He also came back through the other side of the bracket to earn his placing. Trent McAtee (285) was seventh for the day. His highlight included a 36-second pin of Kopish (CRP). Reymundo Vasquez (182) was ninth for the tournament, with his highlight being a 4-1 overtime win over Cochran (CCA). Dakota Hennigar (152) and Salvador Fregoso (220) were both claimed tenth at the finish, with Hennigar enjoying a 10-4 win over Redecker (PV) in an earlier match and Fregoso barely breaking a sweat in pinning Barnes (MAQ) in a mere 11 seconds. Next up for the Cowboys is hosting both Clear Lake and Iowa Falls-Alden this Thursday,
Tanner Abbas (138) goes for the pin in this match. He placed fifth at Independence, winning three matches by fall with one major decision. (Photo courtesy of Marcie Broderson) then traveling to the AplingtonParkersburg tournament on Saturday. Results-Independence Invitational 106-Stein: L by fall to Riherd (MEDIAP); L by fall to McCoy (LISB), L by fall to Ayala (FD); L by fall to Kraklio (LMAR); L by fall to McKenna (ALG); bye; L by fall to Kruse (FMAD); bye; L by injury default to Dreckman (NH) -20th 113-Konopasek: L by fall to Anderlik (CRESTW); bye; bye; L by fall to Robinson (NH); L by fall to Matteson (INDEP); L by medical forfeit to Spillman (S); W by inj. default over Schmelzer (CCA); L by forfeit to Matteson; W by fall in 5:32 over Holst (MAQ) – 13th 138-Abbas: W by fall in 1:44 over Dingbaum (MAQ); W by fall in 1:28 over Krob (LISB); W by fall in :37 over Benz (MEDIAP); W by maj. dec. 17-5 over Murphy (CCA); L 3-1 to Geerts (NH); L 6-3 to Lara (FD); W 3-2 over Probasco (STC); L 6-5 in overtime to McLaughlin (LISB); W 10-5 over Hogan (CRP) – 5th 145-Jergenson: W by fall in 2:57 over Schotanus (OSA); W by fall in 4:53 over McCoy (LISB); L 4-2
Carter Dietz (145) placed 15th at Independence. He won one match by fall during his day. (Photo courtesy of Marcie Broderson)
to Benz (MEDIAP); L by maj. dec. 15-4 to Edgar (CBC); W 5-2 over Graeser (INDEP); L 10-6 to Davison (MAQ); L 12-10 to Schotanus (OSA); L 8-3 to Flynn (S) – 14th 145-Dietz: W by fall in 3:38 over Costongsay (PV); L by maj. dec. 14-1 to Rohret (CCA); L 10-3 to Guest (CRESTW); L by fall to Gerke (CRX); W 11-6 over Valenzuela (WATE); L by maj. dec. 12-3 to Flynn (S); W by med. forfeit over Trenary (FD) – 15th 152-Hennigar: W 10-4 over Redecker (PV); W 9-4 over Wheeler (CBC); bye; L by tech. fall 17-2 to Jasa (CRP); L by fall to Swafford (MEDIAP); W 5-1 over Shonka (INDEP); W 8-4 over Ries (CRX); L by fall to Welden (PV) – 10th 170-Carpenter: W by fall in :34 over Geistkemper (S); W by fall in 1:37 over Davis (INDEP); W by fall in 1:04 over Ackers (MEDIAP); W by maj. dec. 15-7 over Walz (STC); L by fall to Sloan (ALB); L by fall to Shannon (CBC); W 9-7 over DeGroot (CRP); L by fall to Jennings (O); W 7-4 over Glaser (NH) – 5th 182-Vasquez: bye; L 2-1 in overtime to Blankenship (DMR); L 4-1 to Gordon (WATE); bye; W 4-1 in overtime over Cochran (CCA); bye; W 11-4 over Scheidel (CRESTW); W 7-3 over Cochran – 9th 220-Fregoso: L 7-3 to O’Connor (LISB); bye; bye; L 4-3 to Ball (CRX); W by fall in :11 over Barnes (MAQ); W 3-2 over Lauber (FMAD); L by fall to Woock (DMR) – 10th 285-McAtee: L 3-2 to Wegener (ALG); bye; W by fall in :36 over Kopish (CRP); W 4-2 over Pudil (CRX); W 14-10 over Thomas (CDC); L by fall to Linderbaum (S); L 3-0 in overtime to Knutson (CRESTW); bye – 7th.
By Les Houser Even though the ClarionGoldfield-Dows varsity played well at times in their opening two games, they still were not able to find a win on either night. They dropped a 58-36 loss at Eldora to South Hardin on Tuesday, then came back to their home floor and looked better but still dropped a 57-42 game with St. Edmond. South Hardin was up 32-19 at halftime, and the Tigers were able to maintain a comfortable margin throughout the rest of the game. Hannah TerHark finished with 14 points on 7 of 13 from the field. Chloe Johnson and Megan Askelsen both scored eight points each, with Megan bombing in a pair of treys as part of her total. Vanessa Kolb and Mikayla Hennigar rounded it out with three points each. Kolb showed her tenacity on the boards in grabbing 13 rebounds. TerHark had eight caroms, Hennigar seven and both Johnson and Mariah Frye three each. Sid Magee and Askelsen both had one board each. Frye and Kolb dished out three assists each, with Johnson credited with two and both Magee and Maya Jackson one each. Askelsen swiped three steals, with Magee, Johnson, Frye and Kolb all getting in on one theft apiece. TerHark was showing strong defense inside with seven blocked shots. Kolb finished with two and both Frye and Hennigar one each. “This was a rough game for us,” stated head coach Kevin Kakacek. “We came in thinking we could get the ball inside and take advantage of our size. We struggled to do that, and also did not handle the pressure well. We got down early, and did not have the run in us to get back into the game. We came out in the third quarter with a 6-0 run and thought we could make more of a run, but followed it up with turnovers and gave the points right back. We did not have the effort that we needed to stay in this game, and South Hardin came out with a little more energy and took the game from us.” In Friday’s home debut, the red and black were able to stay close to their conference rivals as the Gaels were only up 29-24 at the break. After doubling the Cowgirls total (12 points to six) through the third quarter, the Gaels maintained their comfortable margin from there. Johnson popped in 17 points, including two treys, with TerHark making eight points. Courtney Harle finished with five points, both Magee and Kolb four points each and both Frye and Hennigar two points each. The bulk of board
Chloe Johnson drives towards the lane to create a scoring opportunity versus the Gaels. The senior had a nice night offensively, finishing with 17 points along with making six steals on defense.
Megan Askelsen looks for her shot versus the Gaels. The sophomore didn’t score in that game, but did have eight points and three steals versus South Hardin.
chores was shared pretty equally by four ladies, as Harle and Lili Swanson had five rebounds each and both Hennigar and TerHark four apiece. Magee grabbed two caroms and Frye and Kolb one each. Kolb dished out three assists, with Magee getting credit for two and Johnson, Jackson and Swanson all one each. Johnson swiped six steals, with Magee and Kolb finishing at two each. Harle and TerHark both made one theft of the ball each. Swanson went vertical for a pair of blocked shots, while Kolb and TerHark got their hands on one apiece. “I liked our effort and we showed improvements from the previous game,” said Kakacek. “I like that we are taking steps forward, now we just need to turn them into wins. We got some good energy from Courtney off the bench, and Chloe really kept us in the game. We need to get better
Hannah TerHark tries to find room to post up in Friday’s home game. The senior scored eight points, and led the team with 14 points versus South Hardin.
at recognizing their shooters and scorers. Our effort was there, and we did some nice things. We just need to get rid of the turnovers and empty possessions. The girls have not figured out yet that every possession counts and we need to make the most of them. We need to get our guards to be more aggressive and create action. On offense, we are not moving enough and are just waiting for somebody else to create. We need to find the girls that will work to move and create positive actions on the offensive side. Defensively, we still need some work but we are moving better. We are starting to understand that in a zone we still need to guard somebody all get to all shooters.” The team goes to Iowa FallsAlden this Friday, then stays on the road in going to Clear Lake next Tuesday.
Cowboy Basketball Team Wins Opener Over South Hardin By Les Houser Last Tuesday night in a home game, the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows varsity boys team defeated South Hardin 46-34. Rhett Darland led the way with 13 points, followed by Jacob O’Connor with eight points. Ryan Darland, Chase Harker and Zack Leist all popped in six points each, while Will Weidemann scored three points. Sam Urness and Marco
Duran rounded out the column with two points each. St. Edmond came into Clarion on Friday night and took a 66-42 win. Rhett Darland again led the team with 14 points, followed by brother Ryan with six and Weidemann with four. Bryce Tegtmeyer and Zach Martin each scored three points, while Tyler Steiner, Avery
Herrington, Zack Leist, Derek Conlon, Jacob O’Conner and Sam Urness were all bunched together at two points apiece. These are the only stats available at press time. The team goes to Iowa FallsAlden this Friday.
Will Weidemann tries to work the ball past his man and in closer. The junior scored four points in the game, and finished with three points in the Tuesday win.
Chase Harker tries to contend with the defense from his Gael opponent. The senior scored six points in the win over South Hardin.
Zack Leist drives into the lane versus the Gaels. The senior scored two points in that game, and had six points in the win over South Hardin.
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Basic Firearm Rules Are Important For A Safe Hunt
Turkey Spot Shot Contest The City of Clarion Recreation Department is sponsoring a Turkey Spot Shot Contest for boys and girls ages 9-14. The contest will be held at the high school gym on Tuesday, December 27, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (The doors will open at 12:30 p.m.) In case of snow, the date will be Wednesday, December 28. Boys will compete against boys and girls against girls. Each participant will get 45 seconds to make as many baskets as they can from a selected location on the floor.
The winner in each category (age 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14) will receive a medal. Second and third place winners will receive a ribbon. Please wear clean basketball or tennis shoes. Participants must complete a registration form (available at the schools or from Tom Simmons) and turn it in to the elementary or middle school office. Please contact Tom Simmons, Clarion Recreation Director, at 515-532-2482 with questions.
Late Spring Frost Having Impact on Animals this Fall Nuts produced by trees and shrubs in short supply after killing frost last May
The first of Iowa’s two shotgun deer seasons opens on Dec. 3, and while optimism for a successful hunt is the primary focus, hunters are encouraged to brush up on safe hunting practices. Basic firearm rules are pretty straight forward: treat every firearm as though it were loaded; always point the muzzle in a safe direction; be sure of your target and what’s beyond it; keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. “Our deer hunting tradition is shared with our friends and our family,” said Megan Wisecup, hunter education administrator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Practicing safe hunting techniques is important to make sure we all get home at the end of the day.” An estimated 125,000 hunters are expected to take to the timber during Iowa’s two shotgun deer seasons and Wisecup said self inflicted injuries and property damage continue to be prominent. “Those incidents could be avoided by simply following the basic rules of firearm safety and ensuring there is a safe backdrop prior to taking a shot. Hunters need to remember that it is illegal to discharge a firearm within 200 yards of a building inhabited by people or livestock or a feedlot unless the owner or tenant has given their consent. It is also illegal to discharge a shotgun shooting slugs or a pistol or revolver on or over a public roadway,” she said. “Hunters tend to get fixated on their target and when a deer is running, they forget about their surroundings. Look beyond your target and clearly identify the target before taking the shot,” Wisecup said. “You must be certain you have a clear, safe shot. Never point your firearm at anything you do not want to shoot.” That advice can help to prevent self inflicted wounds as well. Wisecup encouraged hunters to wear plenty of blaze orange and
to discuss the hunting plan with everyone in the group. “You want to be seen from all sides in the woods,” she said. “It is also important to discuss the hunting plan that will outline the role for each person and where they will be during the hunt. Plan your hunt and hunt your plan. It is critical to communicate with your hunting partners to ensure everyone knows where each other is at all times.” In 2015, there were 6 deer hunting related incidents in Iowa during the two shotgun seasons: five personal injuries and one property damage. • Treat every firearm as if it were loaded • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction • Be sure of the target and what is beyond it • Keep finger off the trigger until ready to fire • Keep the barrel clear and choose the proper ammunition. Winter Weather Factors • Unload the firearm and open the action when crossing obstacles – if snow and ice is on the ground, the risk of slipping or falling dramatically increases • Visibility – put the hunt on hold if visibility is poor due to fog and/or snowy conditions • Bundled up – keeping your finger off the trigger and muzzle control are both extremely important as bulky coats and gloves increases chances of an accidental discharge Hunter Visibility • Wear plenty of blaze orange. Hunters want to be seen from all sides in the woods and fields • Discuss the hunting plan with everyone in the group. Outline the role for each person and where they will be throughout the hunt. Plan your hunt and hunt your plan. Communication is critical to ensure everyone knows where each other is at all times. Ultimate Goal • Everyone gets home safely
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Brightly-colored leafs, harvest and the busy labors of squirrels burying nuts for the long winter ahead are iconic images of fall in Iowa. This year, however, Iowans may notice fewer scurrying squirrels in their yards, thanks to a late spring frost that negatively impacted hard mast production in many areas throughout the state. “Hard mast is the botanical name for hard nuts produced by trees and shrubs such as acorns, walnuts, hickories and hazel nuts,” said Gabbi Edwards, urban forestry specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Hard mast provides food for many familiar wildlife species seen in urban and rural environments throughout Iowa.” Birds including bluejays, ducks and wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, fox squirrels and many other creatures rely on hard mast from trees and shrubs to build up energy reserves for long winter days or fuel their migration to warmer climates. Iowa Department of Natural Resources foresters have noted widespread hard mast failure this year, making for lean times for some animals counting on this seasonal food source. Mast failure results from frosts when hardwood tree flowers emerge during April and May. In the absence of killing frosts, flowers formed in April and May produce the seed, or mast, that matures and drops from the tree in the fall. A late spring frost after flowers have emerged can damage or kill the flowers, resulting in fewer acorns or nuts being produced. Spring 2016 saw frosts around the state as late as May 18, later than normal and after many trees had already produced the flowers necessary for mast production. The map illustrates the last date this spring where a temperature below 32 degerees F was recorded at each of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet stations. However, local variation in frost severity could result in failures in areas other than what is shown. Not only has the late spring frost affected mast production for this fall, but there will be the same decrease in mast next year in some trees as well.
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Red oaks, and other oaks within the red oak family like black oak and shingle oak, take 15 months for acorns to mature. This means the fall of 2017 will have decreased mast due to flowers that were lost in the spring of 2016. White oaks and walnuts produce and mature acorns and nuts within the same growing year. Failure of mast does not affect all trees in the same area; that depends on the severity of the frost, exposure to the sun or other factors affecting local microclimates, and whether an individual tree had flowered at the time of a late frost. Thus some trees on the same block may have different production patterns this year, but on average many trees have failed to produce mast. “Large-scale failures of mast crops can have negative impacts on some wildlife species that count on the seasonal food source,” said Adam Janke, assistant professor and extension wildlife specialist at Iowa State. “Studies in some northern states with near-complete failures have shown significant reductions in squirrel populations. However, such a widespread decline is unlikely in Iowa, given that mast failure did not affect all trees and many other food sources, such as waste grain in crop fields, are available for wildlife.” Motorists and homeowners may expect to see some animals, like deer and squirrels, moving longer distances this fall and winter in search of trees that were spared from the damaging frosts. Home or property owners can do little to abate the impacts of a late frost on annual mast production. However, the impacts of a late frost on some species is a reminder of the importance of planting or managing for a diversity of trees and shrubs in landscaping and in natural areas to hedge against environmental uncertainties. In this year, having species of red and white oaks in the yard would ensure the impacts of the late frost were spread over two years, safeguarding the sight of busy squirrels in the yard foreshadowing the coming winter days each November.
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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. 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 landgrant 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 PM, February 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. “We are extremely excited about our growing scholarship program and the additional resources that will be available for Iowa 4-H’ers entering or continuing college next fall,” says Albert Grunenwald, Executive Director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. “These donor-funded scholarships will help recipients build on their Iowa 4-H experiences and keep them on a path to future success.” 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.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship The Eagle Grove/Clarion KC Council #1579 announces the 2016-2017 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship contest will be held in the Eagle Grove Elementary gymnasium on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and competition begins at 1 p.m. This is for ALL boys and girls ages 9-14 (age is determined as of January 1, 2017). There is NO COST to participate! Champions in each age/gender
group will compete again in the District event to be held in late January or February with the possibility to compete in the Regional and State contests. Participation forms will be available at the gym immediately before the contest; however, a parent/guardian signature is required on the form in order to participate! Contact Ken Umthun (515-351-7605), or Russ Wendel (515-408-6702), if you have questions. See you at the gym!
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The Journey Home by: Sandra Oetken I want to explain why I have not written in several weeks. I hardly know where to begin so I will tell you that my computer crashed about two months ago. I took it to a tech school to have it repaired and they kept it for over three weeks before they told they could not fix it. Just recently I bought a new one, so now, I have much to learn. Now to begin the journey, I must go back in time to tell you about the fall vacation my husband and I wanted to take for many years. We have always wanted to go and see the autumn leaves in Maine. Vanessa, a young mother in our church is from Maine and her family owns a bed and breakfast, so she put us in touch with her parents. When it was getting close to time to leave, my husband, Jerry, told me he thought we should go to see our friends Claude and Kara in Michigan, instead of going to Maine. Claude has been on dialysis for several years and he seemed to be getting weaker every time they talked on the phone. So, after much deliberation, we decided to drive to Michigan, spend a few days with Claude, make a stop in Iowa, and then go home through Mississippi to see another minister friend, Mervin Carver, who has been bedridden for several years. The visit with Claude and Kara was so good—the best in years. In
Iowa everything just fell into place. On Sunday morning, we went to the Nazarene Church in Clarion, heard an excellent message, and after the service, Pastor Wendel and his wife invited us home for lunch. They weren’t expecting company that day for lunch but the important thing to remember is that they invited us anyway. We felt as though we had known them for years and they were our best friends. The fellowship we shared that afternoon will always be a cherished time. We spent the rest of Sunday with Carolyn and Dean Keller, which may not seem unusual to most of you at all, except for the fact that we just become reacquainted with Carolyn this summer at Corn Days. When I wrote the last article in the paper before Corn Days, I asked people to wave to us or say ”hello” to the lady in the yellow hat. The yellow hat I wore was made for Jerry’s 60th class reunion. Sometimes I wonder if anyone out there reads these articles and Carolyn was the only person to respond with a big hello. It was such a sweet reunion because Jerry and Carolyn were friends back in “the day” and they were so pleased to see each other. Monday I was able to meet with three of my high school friends, Phyllis Marshall (Zwiefel), Thelma Tegland (Lindval), and Beth Robinson (Menges), for coffee.
While I met with my girlfriends, Jerry and Carolyn had time to do some catching up as well. On the way home, I mentioned that since the weather was so nice and we were having such a nice time we should extend our trip. We were scheduled that weekend to go to an assisted living home in our neighborhood. All we needed to do is call the director where my husband and I hold service every other Sunday, and they could reschedule us, so we could extend our vacation. He didn’t even think twice about it and replied, “No, the people at the home expect us and we can’t disappoint them.” So we drove home. On the way home he told me over and over again how good he felt and he was in such a good mood. We arrived home Thursday afternoon and all was well. Friday morning we worked out in the yard, had a great afternoon and about 5 he came out to the kitchen and said he was feeling light-headed and very tired. He occasionally felt this way before and said he thought maybe we had mold in the house and we needed to move. I’d heard this complaint before and always have the same reaction every time -oh no! I don’t want to move… That was all that was said about moving and later we went to bed, and said goodnight, after our prayers.
At midnight, I was dialing 911 and asking for an ambulance to please hurry, something was terribly wrong. They came and took Jerry to the hospital and performed a cat scan. When the Dr. came back, he said he had suffered a major stroke. The Dr. just put his big ole arms around me and hugged me until I could pull myself together. Our daughter Kathi was already on her way to New York to go to work when I called her and her husband, Peter, with the bad news. Kathi arrived Saturday night around 8 p.m. and we stayed with him until he passed away at 9:30 am Monday morning. We were so blessed to have had that time with him to say good-bye. He was right. He did need to move out of that house and now he is enjoying sights, sounds and wonders that we can’t even imagine. And now, as we all know,life goes on. Right now I am in Amsterdam with Kathi and Peter, which is a good thing. They have been spoiling me, (and I love it) but I will need to face real life and come home in a couple of weeks to begin a new adventure of my own, and with that, I hope there will be many more stories.
welcome shoppers to stop by; see the latest in holiday gifts, home, and food ideas. ** FREE Merchant sponsored movies continue for the Christmas season at the Clarion Theatre on Saturday, December 10 @ 11:30 a.m. Movie is “Ratchet & Clank”. Join in the fun. ** Note from the Mosaic gang: “We will be having a holiday Open House (210 North 2nd Street in Clarion) on Saturday, December 10 from 1- 3pm. We will have food, drinks and fun as well as some crafts on display and for sale. Open to public; we hope many people can join us. ** Join the Dows Lions Club for its annual Soup Supper on Saturday, December 10 from 5 - 7 p.m. Vendors & crafters will also be on hand for the same time period; raffle drawing at 7 p.m.; Santa arrives at 6 p.m. ** EAGLE GROVE CHORALE CONCERT is Sunday, December 11 at 3 p.m. - United Methodist Church in Eagle Grove. ** Prestage Foods of Iowa will hold a subcontractor and vendor outreach fair on Tuesday, December 13 from 8:30 - noon - Iowa Central Community College Bioscience & Health Science Building - Fort Dodge. Interested contractors are invited to visit the public project: www.prestagefoodsofiowa.com. Web site includes prequalification checklist; Alternative Subcontractor forms that can be completed/ submitted on-line. Website has more details. ** Wright County Extension office in Clarion offers ‘Ag in the Community’, a monthly program series featuring current issues in agriculture and local agricultural
enterprises. Sessions will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at noon. The first session is Tuesday, December 13. Dr. Kapil Arora, Extension Agricultural Engineer will discuss the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as a new trend that is taking root in Iowa’s agricultural operations. Look to explore the potential agricultural uses of drones; information derived for different imagery by a UAS user. Attendees are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch; extension will provide dessert/drinks. No charge to attend; open to all. Call 1-515-532-3453 with questions. ** Clarion Chamber is sponsoring “Guys Night Out” for shopping with retailers and eating establishments on Thursday, November 15 from 5 - 7 p.m. Ladies are encouraged to register their ‘wish lists’ with participating businesses. ** First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance, 714 Central Avenue in Clarion, hosts its Christmas Open House on Friday, December 16 from 9 to 3. Prep kindergarten class will sing at 9:10 a.m. Join them for cookies and punch. ** First Citizens Bank, Central Avenue East in Clarion, hosts its Christmas Open House on Friday, December 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sign up for door prizes, plus register for a $3 donation with $ given to Clarion Ministerial Association, Wright County Humane Society or the Wright County Canine project. Look for two classes of elementary students singing in the morning. Coffee and treats provided by bank employees. ** THREE NIGHTS OF LIGHTS at Jenison-Meachem Arts Center on Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights
- December 16, 17, & 18 from 5 - 8 p.m. Join in the Christmas fun northeast of Belmond. ** Heartland Museum will be hosting a ‘Christmas Bake & Craft Sale’ on Saturday, December 17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.. Anyone interested in selling, contact Melanie; 1-515-6899102. ** Santa Claus is coming to Shopko Hometown in Clarion on Saturday, December 17 from 11 am. -1 pm. Parents & family members are invited to bring their children to the store; don’t forget cameras to take photos. No professional photographer nor photos for sale. ** Deer hunting enthusiasts: Wright County Conservation Board are collecting deer hides during December and January. Collection boxes will be located at Bomgaars in Eagle Grove, Urness Hardware in Clarion and True Value in Belmond. Hides must be folded fur side out, relatively clean of all meat and fat and in good condition. Sale of hides helps to promote hunter education programs in Wright County. Questions? or have a large quantity of hides to pick up, contact Eric Rector or Jacob Schaben - Wright County Conservation Board 1-515532-3185. ** From CGD FFA instructor Angela Charlson: “Do you have Box Tops in your house and not quite sure what to do with them? Bring them to the CGD high school for the FFA to process and donate to the elementary school. Any questions, contact me at acharlson@clargold.org . ** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at the Clarion Theatre “Hacksaw Ridge” (R). Shows at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday on December 9 - 11; and Wednesday, December 14. Also Sunday, December 11 at
Dows Community Calendar Wednesday, Dec. 7 • Preschool story time, ages 3-5, at the Dows Library, 9:15-10 a.m. Contact the library with questions. Thursday, Dec. 8 • JV/Var wrestling at Clarion, 6 p.m. • 9th grade basketball at Webster City, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 • Texas Style Jam from 6-9 at the DCCC. Bring a snack to share. • JV/Var basketball at Iowa Falls, 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 • Christmas Open House in Dows at the DCCC. Vendors will be in the front part of the building, while the Lions Club has their Soup Supper/Raffle there, too. Santa will make an appearance at 6, raffle drawing at 7. • JV/Var wrestling at Parkersburg, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 • Senior Dinner at noon. Call for reservations. • JV wrestling tournament at Clarion, 5 p.m. • 9th grade basketball at Algona, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 13 • JV/Var basketball at Clear Lake, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 • Lions Club Blood Drive at DCCC from 2 p.m.-6:30. Thursday, Dec. 15 • JV/Var wrestling at Webster City, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 • Wrestling at Waterloo, all day. • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 • Wrestling at Waterloo, all day. • JV/Var basketball at Rockford, 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 • 9th grade basketball at Clarion, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 • Preschool story time, ages 3-5, at the Dows Library, 9:1510 a.m. Contact the library with questions.
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By Karen Weld ** Janet Hennigar and Todd Foss were both winners of the Chamber sponsored Small Business Saturday ‘hunt’ for the green pickle at 12 participating businesses. Both won $100 in Chamber gift certificates. ** Clarion Chamber Bucks. make great Christmas gifts and are available for purchase at the Clarion Depot between 9 am-1 pm weekly and Mister G’s during regular business hours; any denomination and can be available the same day as requested. Redeemable with any Clarion Chamber member, for purchase of everything from groceries to gifts to gas. Managed by Clarion Chamber in order to keep over $80,000 annually in our local economy and with area businesses. For more information, call Ali at the Clarion Chamber 1-515-532-2256 or email chamber@clarioniowa.com . ** Last TEXAS STYLE JAM of 2016 is Friday, December 9. Dows Convention Center from 6 to 9 pm. Bring a snack to share. Join in the jamming, dancing, eating, and socializing as we ring out the old year. ** Wright County Motors CUSTOMER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST on Central Avenue in Clarion is Saturday, December 10 from 8 - 10 a.m. ** All in Eagle Grove: Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 9:30 or 10:00 am at the Eagle Grove Memorial Library. Reservations are required; call 1-515-448-4115.515. Security Savings Bank, Eagle Grove, hosts pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m.-Noon. Also on that same day, ‘Sip & Stroll’ from 1 - 3 p.m. Enjoy a sip of wine and a treat or two as you stroll from store to store. Local merchants
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socks. Earn those reward points at an upcoming blood drive in your community. Dows Community Blood Drive, Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 2 PM - 6:30 PM at Dows Community Convention Center, 119 East Ellsworth Street. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903. Dows Lions Club representatives will be calling for you to make your appointment.
Drawings to be held at six downtown businesses through the Christmas season Drawings will be held on December 17, but boxes will start to appear in all businesses on Black Friday. You may register as you shop in these businesses: Dows Community
Grocery, Down Home Restaurant, Down to Earth, Mercantile/Crème, New Images and Second Chances. Each store will draw for various denominations of gift certificates on December 19.
Texas Style Jam December 9 The final Texas Style Jam of 2016 will be Friday, Dec. 9, at the Dows Community Convention Center from 6 to 9 pm.
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From the Korner By Marillyn Korth
Norma is OK. Thank goodness! Thursday I went to the foot clinic at the public health place. Sure felt good. Friday was Wilbur Schroeders funeral service. Don and Sandy went to that. Wilbur has two sons, Steven and Douglas, both of whom I had in first grade. They were both delightful boys. I send them my sympathy. I had lunch with Jane and then rode to Conrad with Jade to meet the little boys dad for the weekend. I hadn’t seen the for awhile so was very glad for that. I got pretty tired and was good to go to bed. Tom Crane visited Friday evening. He and Paulette have been to Baton Rouge and brought Alice home with them. She is in the rehabilitation center here. She had been with Carolyn for a year. I went down to see her this morning. She looks good. Paulette spent the night with her Friday evening
Well I have been a city girl for two weeks now and I like it a lot. I miss the friends and family on the Korner but I am making new friends daily. Last Sunday Sandy and I went to church and this Sunday we will be back at Morgan and we are having lunch after church. So that will be fun. Alen stopped before going home Sunday night. Monday I had two visitors. Till came just before lunch and brought Dallas with her. It was good to see them both. We showed Dallas off and everyone loved seeing her. Till holds her a lot and I had to ask to hold her as Till is pretty possessive. Ha! She is two months old and is a little doll. I would love her if she looked like a mud fence! Tuesday I went uptown and got some things I needed. Norma stopped in after noon. On her way home she hit a deer. Car got banged up but
so go to see both them – I took a good nap this p.m. We had a pizza party this evening. They do treat us well. We have bingo, music bingo. Social hour, exercises, puzzles to put together and there is a piano I can play if I want. So there are things to do if you wish. The meals have been excellent. I am liking it a lot. Last week I forgot to give you my address so will do it now. Marillyn Korth 800 2nd St. SE. Apt. 8 Hampton, IA 50441 Phone: 515-290-6051 It is interesting for me to note that I lived by Eagle Grove for years and now I am in Leahy Grove – a bit of trivia. Hope you are decorated and shopping like mad and baking to get ready for Christmas. Have a wonderful week. Til next time, MK
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Christmas Open House/Lions Club Soup Supper Saturday, December 10 Make plans to be in town on Saturday, Dec. 10 as the Lions Club holds their annual Soup Supper and Raffle at the Dows Community Convention Center from 5-7 p.m. The Lions are serving chili, oyster stew and broccoli and cheese soup, along with sandwiches and bars/cookies. They are also raffling off a $1000 grand prize that night, along with $250 for second prize and then five more lucky tickets will be drawn for $50 worth of Dows bucks each. The drawing will be held at 7
p.m., after the soup supper. You need not be present to win the prizes. Tickets are $10 each, and may be purchased from any Lions Club members, at Muhlenbruch Insurance, and will still be available the night of the supper. Santa will also be on hand at 6 p.m., passing out bags of goodies, so bring your kids and camera. There will be craft vendors with booths set up in the front part of the Dows Community Convention Center, so you can get a good start on your Christmas shopping.
Spirit of Dows 2016 (Christmas for Kids) The Spirit of Dows is a program to help families who are struggling financially during the holiday season. Parents may apply for warm winter clothing and a toy for children who are 8th grade or younger. The program is funded entirely on community contributions. If you know someone who could use a little help, please share this information. Donations for “Spirit of Dows” may be left at the Dows United Bank
and Trust. Applications are now available by contacting Jeanie Agena at 515-8523696 or 515-291-6633. Thank you to each of you who continue to support this program year after year. You make it all possible.
Have you met your insurance deductible this year? Now is the time to schedule an appointment for any last-minute health needs! Iowa Specialty Hospital & Clinics offer a variety of services:
Head on down town on December 10 for great shopping and a great meal.
Senior Dinner December 12
The Dows Senior Citizens will meet on Monday, Dec. 12, at noon. The meal is $6 and is open to anyone and carry outs are available. If you are interested in joining them, call Kathy Muhelnbruch at 852-4328; Pat Muhelnbruch at 8523557, or Judy Gorder at 852-4738. The menu will be ham balls, herbed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, assorted salads, rolls and dessert. Due to the holidays this month, this will be the only December meal.
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We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all of you who came out to introduce yourselves during our Ribbon Cutting and Open House earlier this week. We look forward to serving you and being a part of the community of Eagle Grove. — Kyle Marker & team
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