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Lunch and learn about dementia

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

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

The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting this program, which will provide information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more. This program is free, and lunch will be provided.

Please register by Monday, Dec. 12 by calling the library at 319-2781168. See ad.

Clarksville Secondary Christmas Concert set Dec. 15

The Clarksville Junior-Senior High Christmas Concert will be Thursday, Dec 15 at 7 p.m. at Clarksville Schools.

Landus employee retirement open house set Dec. 16

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

Iowa State Bank announces Commercial Club Bucks winners

Iowa State Bank held its open house Friday, Dec. 9, complete with Santa and refreshments.

Winners of the drawing are: Brenda Urban, Amber Benson, Jan Longmuir, Pat (Doug) Schmidt and Cindi S. Hoodjer.

They each won $30 in Clarksville Commercial Club Bucks.

The bottom line: Clarksville School needs more kids Mira Schmitt-Cash

It was brought to our attention last week that additional Clarksville wrestlers were on the team who wereGrundy not Register pictured in the Dec. 8 Clarksville Star/Butler County Tribune-Journal insert. Clarksville wrestlers who are on the team but were not pictured are: Brayden Klunder, Sterling Kroeze, Hampton Chronicle Blake Johnson and Seth Lane. The Clarksville Star apologizes for the error.

FROZEN 3: Rachel Borchardt sings the third verse of “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from “Frozen,” at the “It’s Snowtime” 2016 holiday concert on Dec. 8. The soloists lent all the dramatic overtones of the movie to the song in a stunning performance that bolstered the chorus, which was sung by kindergarten through second-grade. (Clarksville Star photo)

As with the movie industry, in school finance the ability to “put butts in seats” translates to, well, the bottom line, the superintendent says. Simply put, Clarksville Community School needs more students. (For the “or else,” read on.)

“We’re looking at our annual (enrollment), and (2016-2017 is) the first time our enrollment’s been under 300 served,” Clarksville School Superintendent Randy Strabala told City Council on Monday, Dec. 5, referencing a chart of school fiscal years stretching back to 2008-2009.

Business manager Shellee Bartlett has been with the district 13 years and doesn’t recall the actual enrollment at Clarksville ever dipping under 300, she replied to Strabala during an interview, though it has been close — as Bartlett rightly recalled, the certified enrollment was in the 330 range when actual enrollment dipped to 300 in 2012-2013. For the next three years actual enrollment hovered at 308, 304 and 307, respectively.

Students actually enrolled at Clarks-

ville now number 295.

“That’s what we are serving in our building, that’s what our staffing is based on,” Strabala told the council.

“The (certified enrollment of) 326, takes into account open enrollment out, and that’s where our funding comes off of, that (certified enrollment) number,” Strabala said.

“But the 295 is really the most important because some of the certified goes elsewhere, to the AEA (Area Education Agency), for open enrollment, and that sort of thing,” Strabala said.

“And that’s starting to get to a dangerous position… I’ve got to, just like the city, balance revenues and expenditures, and I (the school) get my money for each kid, that’s … the revenue source.”

Specifically, the state is now reimbursing $6,591 per pupil, Strabala said.

More than $531,000 is carried over from last year to this school year, fiscal 2017, on July 1, 2016. That carryover, in school-finance speak, is called the unspent, authorized budget.

“If we don’t increase our revenues and reduce our expenditures, we start

Deputy clerk is CHS 2005 graduate Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Clarksville City Council approved by simple motion on Monday, Dec. 5 to hire a Clarksville native, Kayla Hinders, to the newly created position of part-time deputy city clerk at 20 to 30 hours per week.

“I’m excited to work with (Clerk) Larry (Betts) and (training Clerk) Lori (Peterson) and learn all about what goes on, on a day-to-day basis,” said Hinders, who is a 2005 Clarksville High School graduate with some college.

Clarksville currently bills quarterly for city utilities. City Council has discussed hiring a part-time deputy clerk for some time with the aim to eventu-

ally convert utility billing to a monthly cycle to ease payments for customers, as customers have requested.

Right now, city administrative staff is busy with flood response paperwork for the declared disaster for public assistance for storms that rolled in about Sept. 21, in several categories — city disaster spending, a housing rehabilitation Opportunities and Threats Community Development Block Grant, gathering inspection information for federal consideration for potential buyouts — and budgeting.

The deputy clerk will likely be asked to help shoulder some of this work before the planned changeover to monthly billing can occur, as Betts discussed at a recent countywide meeting of city COUNCIL to page 6

Mayor Val Swinton welcomes aboard part-time Deputy City Clerk Kayla Hinders, a Clarksville native. (Clarksville Star)

Turkey drawing winners announced for Dec. 1, Dec. 8

Two turkey winners from each newspaper office will be drawn until Christmas.

Coupons clipped from Dec. 1 issue: Tribune-Journal: Marilyn Harms, Bristow; Norman Gulick, Allison; Star: Bonnie Sherburne and Susan Heine, both Clarksville; Nov. 30 issue of Eclipse News-Review: Linda Merryweather and Johanna Baedke, both Parkersburg.

Coupons clipped from Dec. 8 issue: Tribune-Journal: Bill Reysack, Dumont; Bennie Fank, Allison; Star: Glenda Schell and Carolyn Bohner, both Clarksville; Dec. 7 Eclipse News-Review: Diana Harken, Grundy Center and Virgil Pruisner, Parkersburg.

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using our unspent balance, which is kind of like our savings,” Strabala said.

“That unspent balance, we don’t have that in cash,” Board President Chris Backer clarified.

Rather, that’s the district’s authority to spend that amount in the future, Strabala said, as the unspent balance spending authority carries over.

That $531,000 carryover to this fiscal year, the unspent authorized budget, was 12.6 percent of the maximum authorized budget — that’s the solvency ratio.

Using estimated budgets for the current fiscal year and fiscal 2018 and 2019, the unspent authorized budget is projected to be $220,000 in fiscal 2019, and the solvency ratio that carries over to 2020, 5.2 percent.

“We’re not broke, number one,” Strabala said. “But if we don’t look two, three, four years down the road, that’s when we get into trouble.”

“What I’m talking about is our general fund,” Strabala said. “People say, ‘Well gosh, you put up a new building, you get a new bus, why don’t you hire SCHOOL to page 14

Santa plans two trips to Clarksville

Santa is going to make two trips to Clarksville this year ahead of Christmas night.

He will make his traditional stop on Saturday, Dec. 17 to visit with the children and deliver treat sacks.

He will be at the Reading Park bandstand across from the library at 10 a.m. arriving on a fire truck.

Parents are welcome to bring their camera. Miss Clarksville Emily Doty will join him and will be handing out treat sacks courtesy of the Clarksville Commercial Club.

Because Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, Santa will return on Saturday morning, Dec. 24, when he will visit the residents at Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Side Assisted Living, and the Community Retirement Village.

He will then travel around town to visit elderly residents.

Any family holding a Christmas gathering early in the afternoon on Christmas Eve day is welcome to request that Santa stop by before he heads back to the North Pole to get a rest in before his busy night. Please call Jeff Kolb at 278-4644 to make arrangements.

Two Parkersburg residents killed in Dec. 2 collision

Snowmobile trails closed for deer season

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

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TREE LIT FOR IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS: Lighting the Charlie Brown Christmas tree at Images of Christmas 2016 Sunday, Dec. 4 are, from left, front row, Miss Clarksville Emily Doty, Delores Siefken as Mrs. Claus, Dr. Gene L. Bruhn as Santa, Zeke Zmolek as a penguin, and Jordan Foster as Charlie Brown; back row, Mayor Val Swinton, training City Clerk Lori Peterson, Councilman Travis Sterken, longtime City Clerk Larry Betts, Conner Freerks as an Eskimo, Councilwoman Diane Renning and Councilman Kenny Smith. (Courtesy of April Hoodjer/Studio 104 Photography)

A two vehicle accident near Parkersburg claimed the lives of two area residents on December 2.

According to a release from the Iowa State Patrol, Dennis Bartels, 75, of rural Parkersburg, pulled out on to the roadway driving a 2005 Chrysler van in the 31000 block of Highway 14 directly into the path of a 2004 International Truck driven by Gaylen Mulder, 51, of Parkersburg.

The incident resulted in a broadside crash. The result of the collision killed Bartels, and his wife, Sharon Bartels, 73, also of Parkersburg.

Assisting with the investigation were the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Enforcement, the Iowa State Patrol, and Parkersburg Fire and Rescue.

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• Clarksville Star •

TURKEY TROT: Thanksgiving morning, 57 people participated in the Turkey Trot 5 k, which left from Westside Assisted living in Clarksville. The proceeds that were raised are being donated to the local food bank. Male winners: 1st-Eamonn McCullough from Waverly.

2nd-Ben Miller from Floyd. Female winners: 1st-Jeanne McCurnin from Mason City. 2nd-Janet McCullough from Waverly. (Contributed

by Community Nursing Home/Suzie Wubbena and Betsy Schmitt)

Butler Co. Soil and Water Conservation meeting planned

The Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will have their regular meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2016 starting at 1 p.m. at the USDA Service Center in Allison.

The agenda includes: District activities, NRCS report, CRP Plans and revisions, CSP, EQIP, and State and REAP cost share applications. The meeting is open to the public.

4-H/F.F.A. Beef Weigh-In ABOVE: Jasmine Clewell, 5, of Shell Rock, asks Santa for Shopkins while sitting with Mrs. Claus at the Boyd Building in Shell Rock on Saturday, Dec. 10. Later, to a reporter, Mrs. Claus shared that her suit was a special gift crafted by her sister, Jan Biekert, who passed away this year. (Clarksville Star photo) AT LEFT: Madison Clewell, 7, of Shell Rock, asked Santa for a kitchen during a Dec. 10 visit at the Boyd Building in Shell Rock. Here, she sits with Mrs. Claus. (Clarksville Star)

NE Iowa Area Agency on Aging to support national campaign Waterloo, IA - Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) is supporting a national campaign led by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A), in collaboration with the AARP Foundation, to raise awareness of the growing problem of social isolation and loneliness in older Americans.

It is estimated that one in five adults over age 50 are affected by isolation, a problem that has been associated with higher rates of chronic disease, depression, dementia and death.

This topic is the focus of the annual Eldercare Locator Home for the Holidays Campaign, developed to encourage discussion of important issues affecting older Americans at a time of the year when family and friends often gather together. The campaign features a consumer brochure, “Expand Your Circles: Prevent Isolation and Loneliness As You Age,” which offers information and resources to help older adults reduce their risk of becoming isolated or lonely.

As part of the national network of 622 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and the more than 250 Title VI Native American aging programs, providing crucial home and community-based

services and supports for older adults in virtually every community in the nation, NEI3A is uniquely positioned to shine a light on this growing problem and to help find solutions.

“Because our agency is on the frontlines of helping older Iowans live with dignity and independence in their homes, connecting them to an array of in-home services so vital to their well-being, we are often the first to realize that an older adult is isolated and lonely,” said Donna Harvey, CEO of NEI3A. “That’s why we believe our participation in this national campaign can have such a major impact locally.

“We hope to raise awareness of the problem of isolation and loneliness in a number of ways, including one-onone counseling with our clients and leveraging traditional and social media to spread the word. Working with the strong, local coalition of government, nonprofit and private sector organizations interested in issues affecting older adults, we also hope to build consensus for the development of solutions that will alleviate this problem for those suffering today and for those who may be at risk in the future.”

For more information about services in your area or to receive the consumer brochure “Expand Your Circles: Prevent Isolation and Loneliness as You Age,” contact LifeLong Links toll-free at 866-4687887.

The Butler County 4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-In for fair will be Saturday, Dec. 17, from 7-9 a.m. at the Waverly Sale Barn, in Waverly. Youth are to bring their market beef animals. For more information, contact Holly Merritt by phone at 319-267-2707 or by email at hmerritt@iastate.edu.

All beef market animals MUST come to Waverly in order to be eligible for the 2017 Butler County Fair. Identification report forms will be at the weigh-in site for youth and parents to complete.

4-H/FFA youth interested in showing at the Iowa State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben must bring their market steers and heifers to this verification site. Market beef will be weighed, tagged, and retinal imaged and for those who are going to Ak-Sar-Ben, a hair sample will be collected. Retinal scanning will cost $5 per animal and will nominate the animal for State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben. All 4-H members must be currently enrolled in 4-H, either by paper copy or online. Members will be notified when data has been entered for verification.

Bring sire information for steers and have the registration tattoo in the animal’s ear at weigh-in time.

Limit of eight head may be verified.

For more information, contact Butler County Extension office at 319-2672707. In case of inclement weather, stay posted by listening to KLMJ or KQCR.

Enjoy Christmas Concerts with KLMJ & KQCR Concerts also available on podcasts at radioonthego.com Aplington Parkersburg – KLMJ 4 p.m. – KQCR 12/23 2 p.m.

(Sponsored by Shirley Pebbles CPA)

Greene Cantata – KLMJ 12/22 6 p.m.– KQCR 12/24 8 p.m.

Grundy Center – KLMJ 12/23 3 p.m.

– KQCR 12/19 6 p.m. (Sponsored by The Mill)

Dike New Hartford – KLMJ 12/24 8 p.m. – KQCR 12/23 3 p.m.

(Sponsored by Retz Funeral Home)

(Sponsored by Konken Electric)

North Butler – KLMJ 12/23 6 p.m.

– KQCR 12/24 4 p.m. (Sponsored

AGWSR – KLMJ 12/22 7 p.m. – KQCR 12/25 11 a.m.

by Greene Insurance Services)

Clarksville – KLMJ 12/25 2:15 p.m.

– KQCR 12/23 6 p.m.

(Sponsored by Insurance Headquarters)

98.9FM Parkersburg

(Sponsored by Ackley Medical Center)

South Hardin – KLMJ 12/24 7 p.m. – KQCR 12/18 5 p.m. (Sponsored

by Mike Atkinson Farm Bureau)

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104.9FM Hampton

Early Deadline

There will be an early deadline for the Dec. 29 issue of the Clarksville Star. Please have your news items and ads in by noon on Thursday, Dec. 22.

Allison Meals on Wheels Menus are subject to change.

Monday, Dec. 19: BBQ chicken breast, macaroni & cheese, asparagus cuts, custard Tuesday, Dec. 20: Baked pork chop, sweet potatoes, lima beans, gelatin poke cake Wednesday, Dec. 21: Parmesan

chicken, buttered noodles, wax beans, brownie Thursday, Dec. 22: Hot beef sandwich, country trio vegetables, fruited gelatin Friday, Dec. 23: Baked scrod cod, mini baker potatoes, broccoli cuts, red velvet cake roll

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Menu

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

Monday, Dec. 19: A: BBQ Chicken, Baked Sweet Potato, Broccoli, Multi Grain Bread & Margarine, Pudding; B: Pork Loin with Gravy, Baked Sweet Potato, Broccoli, Multi Grain Bread & Margarine, Pudding Tuesday, Dec. 20: A: Roast Beef with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Dinner Roll & Margarine, Tropical Fruit; B: Berry Almond Chicken Salad with Dressing, Copper Pennies, Dinner Roll, Tropical Fruit Wednesday, Dec. 21: A: Crustless Chicken Pot Pie, Lima Beans, Chuck-

wagon Corn, Biscuit & Margarine, Fresh Seasonal Fruit; B: Beef & Bow Tie Pasta, Lima Beans, Chuckwagon Corn, Biscuit & Margarine, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Thursday, Dec. 22-Holiday Meal: A: Ham Balls, Scalloped Potatoes, Cabbage & Carrots, Wheat Roll & Margarine, Dutch Apple Pie; B: Swedish Meatballs, Scalloped Potatoes, Cabbage & Carrots, Wheat Roll & Margarine, Dutch Apple Pie Friday, Dec. 24: Closed for the Holiday

Community Home Meals December 18-24

Contact the office at Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 278-4900, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday if you are interested in having Home Meals delivered to you.

Sunday: Ham with Pineapple, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Brussels Sprouts, Fruit Pie Monday: Ranch Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Squash, Cookie Tuesday: Pork Chop, Candied Yams, Green Beans & Bacon, Lemon Pudding Wednesday: Roast Beef, Mashed

Potatoes & Gravy, Stewed Tomatoes, Chocolate Cake Thursday: No Meal: CSN & RC Family Christmas Dinner Friday: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Mozzarella Sticks, Glazed Carrots, Mandrin Oranges Saturday: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Peas, Cake Roll

North Butler Community School District Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Lunches include milk and salad bar and whole wheat white bread/marg. Menus are subject to change.

Monday, Dec. 19: Breakfast: Pretzel cinnamon stick, cereal, mixed fruit; Lunch: Soft shell tacos, shredded cheese, salsa, corn, refried beans, pineapple chunks Tuesday, Dec. 20: Breakfast: Pancake/sausage stick, mandarin oranges; Lunch: Hot dog, baked beans, baked lays chips, peaches, baby carrots

Wednesday, Dec. 21: Breakfast: Cereal, bread; Lunch: Ground beef and macaroni, peas, pears, cheese stuffed sticks Thursday, Dec. 22: Breakfast: Waffle & syrup, peaches; Lunch: Deli turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, sherbet cup Friday, Dec. 23: No School! Christmas Vacation!

Clarksville Community School District Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Grape and apple juice, and cereal, offered daly at breakfast. Skim, 1% white milk and fat-free chocolate milk offered daily. Salad bar offerd daily at lunch. Menu subject to change.

Monday, Dec. 19: Breakfast: Donut, Cereal; Lunch: Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Cheese Sandwich, Applesauce Tuesday, Dec. 20: Breakfast: Omelet, Toast; Lunch: Maidrite, French Fries, Pears Wednesday, Dec. 21: Breakfast:

Biscuit & Gravy; Lunch: Hot Dog or Brat, Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit Thursday, Dec. 22: Breakfast: Burrito, Toast; Lunch: Chili, Cinnamon Roll, Apple or Orange Friday, Dec. 23: No School

Hampton-Dumont Schools

Breakfast & Lunch Menus Summer Food Program/H-D High School Cafeteria

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.

Served Free for ages 1 to 18!

There is a charge for all adults: Breakfast $2.50/Lunch $4.00. All meals include milk and are subject to change. Salad Bar will be offered every day. Breakfast includes peanut butter & jelly offered with toast. Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads & pastas are used whenever possible. Please Note: There is a 50¢ charge for lunch seconds for all students.

Monday, Dec. 19: Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, pineapple; Lunch: Chili cripsito, refried beans, Mexican rice, mandarin oranges Tuesday, Dec. 20: Breakfast: French toast stocks, smokies, mandarin oranges; Lunch: Hot ham & cheese, baby carrots, gold fish crackers, pineapple Wednesday, Dec. 21: Breakfast:

Scrambled eggs, toast, pears; Lunch: Chicken nuggets, peas & carrots, buttered sandwich, applesauce Thursday, Dec. 22: Breakfast: Sausage gravy/biscuit (4-12), Cereal & toast (K-3), peaches; Lunch: Walking taco, peanut butter sandwich, corn, fruit cup Friday, Dec. 23: No School! Christmas Vacation!

Office Closed Our offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 in celebraton of Christmas.

Wishing you a very merry Christmas!

• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

Bulletin Board CLARKSVILLE SECONDARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT WHEN: Thursday, Dec 15, 7 p.m.

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

WHERE: North Butler Junior-Senior High old gym, back entrance is at approximately Fourth Street and Dow, Greene (Makeup if dangerous weather would be Dec. 19 or 22) N. BUTLER FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE MUSIC CONCERT WHEN: Friday, Dec. 16, fifth grade starts at 6:30 p.m.; sixth grade at 7:10 p.m. (Makeup if dangerous weather would be Dec. 19 or 22) WHERE: North Butler Elementary Auditorium, Birch Street, Allison 4-H/F.F.A. BEEF WEIGH-IN FOR FAIR WHEN: Dec. 17, 7-9 a.m.

WHERE: Waverly Sale Barn, Waverly DETAILS: Required for county and state fair. See New and Noteworthy (Dec. 15 issue) or call Butler County Extension for more, 319-267-2707. For weather cancellations, listen to KLMJ/ KQCR. SANTA STOPS FOR KIDS IN CLARKSVILLE WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m.

WHERE: Reading Park Bandstand next to Clarksville Public Library TIM THE MUSIC MAN WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center DETAILS: Calendar subject to change. To confirm, call 319-278-4900.

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

SANTA VISITING NURSING HOME WHEN: E.T.A., morning of Saturday, Dec. 24

WHERE: Community Nursing Home properties (Clarksville Skilled Nursing, Westside Assisted Living, Retirement Village) CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center DETAILS: Calendar subject to change. To confirm, call 319-278-4900.

COOKING UP SCIENCE WORKSHOP WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., WHERE: Trinity Reformed Church, Allison DETAILS: REGISTER BY DEC. 16! Enjoy cooking or science? Cooking Up Science is for youth who have completed fourth-eighth grade. This is a great way to make new friends and have fun! $10 for 4’H’ers and $15 for a non-4-H’er.

CONTACT: Holly Merritt, phone

319-267-2707, or email hmerritt@iastate.edu NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center DETAILS: Calendar subject to change. To confirm, call 319-278-4900.

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

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

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

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

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

WHERE: North Butler High School commons N. BUTLER FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE OPERETTA WHEN: Thursday, March 9, 7 p.m.

WHERE: North Butler Elementary auditorium, Birch Street, Allison NEARBY COUNTIES IOWA NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ANNUAL MEETING WHEN: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, at noon WHERE: 229 E. Park Ave., Waterloo.

DETAILS: Agenda includes fiscal 2016 audit by Larry Pump, C.P.A.; grants and contracts; board elections with nominating committee item; INRCOG Citizen of the Year

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Clubs & Meetings 500 CARD PARTY SET FRIDAY, DEC. 16 The 500 Card Party will be Friday, Dec. 16 at the Clarksville Public Library at 7 p.m. The public is welcome.

[2 photos by Mira, maybe use one on front and jump] P.E.O. CHRISTMAS MEETING HELD Chapter It P.E.O. Sisterhood met at the Clarksville Public Library lower level meeting room on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. with Tracy Ackerman as hostess. Janice Metz, President, opened the meeting with 16 members and one guest present. The officers and committee chairman gave their monthly reports. Other reports included the reading of a letter from P.E.O. Cottey College acknowledging the Chapters recent project support and a update reminder of the annual reports from the Iowa State P.E.O. Office. The P.E.O. Flood Assistance Committee Sue Lodge gave her report. The next group meeting for the Pot Scrubbers project was announced. The Nominating committee responsibilities were reviewed.

The Rocking “Chapter “IT” For Christmas” Images of Christmas window at Orly’s was an impressive picture to view. Six rocking chairs were used by 16 members as they entertained their daughters or grandchildren during their turn at a half-hour presentation in the window. The Tiny Tim Christmas Tree displayed at the Public Library drew

interesting comments. The Chapter sends 60th wedding anniversary greetings to member Ruth Haan.

The program “Holidays Fond to the Heart” was prepared by Kim Lodge and Barb Wygle. Kim’s program topic thoughts were how very important it is to establish and carry on family traditions. Her tradition story dealt with the significance of the order of family names on the red and green Christmas stockings.

Several members brought an item to show and tell about a special Christmas memory. Everyone had a family traditions story.

It was noted the rich heritage number one story was the importance of attending Christmas Eve services, followed by reflections of a visit from Santa and special food preparations. Barb requested the program end with the singing of Jingle Bells.

The hostess Tracy and the Social Committee Deb Lodge, Nancy Ringleb, Pam Voigts and Kim Lodge served Christmas cookies and beverages.

— Sent by Lola Clark, publicity person

EAST BUTLER RAMBLERS 4-H Club members also prepared snacks to share with Clarksville residents as they enjoyed the Images of Christmas, held Dec. 4. (Tommy Barnett/EBR photographer)

Achievements in Education

Aplington woman a June grad of Upper Iowa

FAYETTE — Upper Iowa University announced Jennifer Troyna of Aplington graduated with a Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts in June 2016.

P.E.O. Rockin’ “Chapter IT” Christmas was the theme in the Orly’s window at Images of Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 4 in Clarksville. As P.E.O. focuses on education, reading was the theme. From left are Kennedy Lodge, Kinnick Vance, Chase held by Deb Lodge, and Mylah Grover held by Jill Grover.

(Clarksville Star photo)

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

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

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

WHERE: Wartburg College.

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

AT THE DECEMBER MEETING OF THE EAST BUTLER RAMBLERS 4-H Club, members shared Christmas crafts and cards with the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residents. (Tommy Barnett/EBR photographer)

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OPINION / EDITORIAL

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BUTLER COUNTY BULLETIN Nancy Jensen Butler County Program Coordinator

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Time to bake again!

Does your family have a memoryrich tradition that centers around baking for the holidays? I have several that come to mind at this time of year.

The first was when I was growing up on the farm. It seemed like we made batch after batch of cookies and candy. We always finished up by making Mom’s Swedish tea-ring right before Christmas. For some reason, it seemed like we did a lot of baking with chocolate. (Could be where my chocolate addiction began!) One year we got an early start on our baking and froze most of what we made so it’d be ready for the holidays. Little did my mom and I know, but my younger brother was sneaking it OUT of the freezer almost as fast as we were putting it IN! The day arrived when I was told to go to the basement and get the tins we had spent so much time filling out of the freezer. I thought they seemed light, but not being much of a scientist, I figured frozen cookies were not as heavy as fresh! We opened tin after tin to discover they were all empty! While we figured we’d have an abundance of goodies for the holiday season, we ended up having almost none! The lesson I learned? Bake with raisins if you don’t want my brother to eat it all!

My second memory is decorating cookies with my children. I would make the dough early in the morning, chill it and then make the cut-outs my kids enjoyed so much. This was

back in the day when cookie cutters were thin and plastic and you had to constantly dip them in flour so the cookies would come out looking like they were supposed to. I made trees, bells, Santa faces, reindeer, snowmen and more and baked pan after pan. I had to make sure each child had the same number of each shape and each color of frosting or I’d hear complaints! Once the cookies were baked and the frosting made, I LEFT THE ROOM and let the kids decorate to their hearts content! (I’m sure as much frosting went into tummies as went onto cookies!) When they finished and frosting and sprinkles covered every inch of the table, they chose 1 cookie to eat while watching a Christmas cartoon and I set to work cleaning up the mess. I was never sure how they managed to get frosting in some places they did, but I decided ignorance was bliss! They had so much fun and listening to them as they decorated the cookies made it all worthwhile!

Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to make cookies with my youngest three granddaughters and got to relieve all those old memories once again. There’s just something about a kid, frosting and fun that makes the holidays more joyful.

Not sure I will make cut-outs at my house this year, but eventually I will get some baking done and when I do, I will not invite my brother over for cookies!

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It’s December! And you know what that means?

That’s right. Star Wars!

Now, if you’re a regular reader of this column, we know you’re a cool person that knows the ins and outs of Star Wars lore, but just in case somebody happens upon these words and is a bit confused about where everything goes, here’s how it breaks down.

The first three movies, released between 1977 and 1983, are what we fondly call the “Original Trilogy.”

This trilogy is about Luke Skywalker joining the rebel alliance against the Galactic Empire and having to fight Darth Vader while blowing up the occasional Death Star. These movies were called Episode IV, V, and VI, but those numbers really didn’t mean anything until twenty years later.

Outside of a couple cartoons and a Christmas Special that would make you question your own sense of reality, that was pretty much it for the on-screen adventures in a galaxy far, far away. The stories largely continued in the novels, comics, and video games that made up the Star Wars extended universe.

Then came the late 90s and George Lucas decided it was time for another trilogy of movies, this time a Prequel Trilogy going over the rise and fall of Luke Skywalker’s dad, Anakin. (Spoiler Alert: Darth Vader

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Travis Fischer is a writer for Mid America Publishing

is Luke’s father.)

“Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” hit theaters in May of 1999. It was the most anticipated movie of all time and everybody loved it.

For about fifteen minutes.

Once the rush of watching the first Star Wars movie in nearly two decades wore off, people realized that not even awesome lightsaber fights set to an amazing soundtrack could distract away from the fact that the rest of the movie is about an annoying kid, a racist caricature, and trade negotiations.

Episodes II and III were better, but not by much. Yes, we do get to see the legendary Clone Wars in action and witness the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker. Unfortunately such grand moments in history were portrayed by the completely unconvincing and wooden performances of Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman.

For twenty years people begged George Lucas to make more Star Wars movies. After the Prequel Trilogy people begged him to stop.

Lucas listened. He sold the franchise to Disney in 2012 for $4 bil-

lion, most of which he has donated to charity, which almost makes up for Jar Jar Binks.

The good news, George Lucas can’t do any more damage to the Star Wars franchise.

The bad news, now it’s in Disney’s hands.

Immediately after the sale, Disney went to work to make sure that their investment would pay off. No more waiting decades between Star Wars movies. We’ll be getting a new entry in the franchise every year until we are old and grey, starting with “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.”

Kicking off a whole new era of Star Wars, last year’s Episode VII was the most anticipated movie of all time and everybody loved it.

For about fifteen minutes.

Once the rush of watching the first Star Wars movie in a decade wore off, people realized that most of the movie consisted of repeating things that happened in Episode IV and setting up mysteries to be answered in future movies down the line.

Which brings us to this week and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”

Rogue One will be the first in a

series of Star Wars anthology movies, telling stand-alone stories from various eras in the Star Wars timeline. In this case, “Rogue One” tells the story about the rebels that stole the plans to the first Death Star, setting off the chain of events that led to a farm kid meeting two droids and saving the galaxy.

In other words, the eighth Star Wars movie will take place after the sixth Star Wars movie and immediately before the first Star Wars movie, which is the fourth episode in the overall saga. Simple, right?

Then, next year, we’ll get to see Episode VIII, continuing where Episode VII left off and hopefully telling an original story this time instead of making another homage ridden reunion special. Following that, in 2018, we’ll get a standalone movie about a young Han Solo, also set between Episode III and IV. And finally, in 2019, Episode IX will wrap up the first trilogy of the Disney era.

And from there it’s anybody’s guess. With Disney in control, Star Wars movies will probably continue for infinity and beyond.

(Speaking of which, “Toy Story 4” is also slated for 2019.)

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and hopes to see an Obi-Wan anthology movie somewhere down the line.

Long winter nights

As stated in this space before, I dreamt of a career as a movie director. Despite having learned to call them films instead of movies, I never had the ambition to get a start in that direction. It was the art, not the business that interested me. The art still fascinates me, and Dawn and I watch a lot of movies. We get them through a Netflix DVD plan. The streaming plan is too limited in selection for a movie nut like me.

Like any good enthusiast, I’d like to share some movies we’ve enjoyed so you folks can have something to do while escaping the cold weather.

Two dimensional war makes more sense than the real thing so I really enjoy a good war movie. And if it is a little deeper than good guy versus bad guy and death and destruction, Dawn and I can enjoy war together.

“Winter in Wartime” (2008, R for language) is about a teenage boy in Holland who aids an RAF pilot shot down in World War II. Occupied Europe was a place where it was hard to tell collaborators from friends.

One is safe during the occupation but vulnerable when the invaders are defeated. It is Dutch with Eng-

The Alternative Fritz Groszkruger 4selfgovernment@gmail.com www.alternativebyfritz.com lish subtitles, so nineteen percent of high school graduates should skip this one. But if you can read, don’t let the subtitles deter you. Europeans naturally have a more nuanced view of war and we should pay attention.

When our son Karl was born, I called my dad and said we named him after The Marx Brothers. “Winter in Wartime” was as serious and thought provoking as this next one is hilarious. Diversity has become an end in itself and this list won’t need to move on after this next movie.

The Marx Brothers’ “A Night at the Opera” (1935) didn’t need a rating. The Marx Brothers didn’t need to compensate for a lack of imagination with foul language, sex, or violence. If you don’t laugh all the way through this one, the coroner is on his way. The country was a third of the way through FDR’s Great Depression and needed this medicine badly.

Another great movie from the Depression era is “Tarzan and his Mate” (1934). This one is not rated.

It is partially responsible for the advent of movie ratings, however. The violence is shocking and the partial nudity is artful and beautiful. The violence part is where I would advise parents to be careful with young children. The technology is ancient and amazing for its day. The story is timeless and captivating. Sensitive university students and professors better steer clear.

When I was a little kid I lived within a good bike ride of Will Rogers State Park. We used to ride up there and watch the millionaires play polo.

This next movie is “Judge Priest” (1934, not rated) who is played by Will Rogers. You better see this one quick. The movie is extremely politically incorrect, full of cliches and reserved for those who have a sense of humor. The music is fantastic; the

plot complex. The tendency of our society toward being easily offended has poisoned us with cultural handcuffs. Get together with a diverse group and set yourselves free.

Dawn spends a lot of time bringing joy to nursing home residents so this next one was particularly dear to us. Be warned, more subtitles.

This is a Swedish movie with seven languages. “The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” (2015 R, some violence) is an adventure that is just fun.

Allan doesn’t much like sitting in the nursing home so he leaves. The staff brings in his cake with 100 candles and finds him gone. There’s even some computer generated content for the younger set.

I hope these films (see, I’ve become an elitist) help pass the cold nights a little faster as we head toward spring.

Please comment on these columns through a letter to the editor or directly to me at 4selfgovernment@ gmail.com. Between columns I share other “diverse” content on my blog: www.alternativebyfritz.com.

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Church Directory

Washington Reformed Church

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

Allison—

Allison Bible Church

108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, December 18: 10:30 a.m.

Morning Worship Wednesday, December 21: 7:30 p.m.

Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship

Allison Congregational Church

Craig Harris, Pastor 508 N. Main St. 319-267-2333 Elevator Handicap Accessible Sunday, December 18: 10 a.m. Worship Service

New Life Lutheran Congregation

Allison Congregational Church NALC Iowa Mission Pastor Jean Rabary 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor 3rd and 4th Sundays 319-267-2860 Sunday, December 18: 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service

St. James Lutheran Church

Thursday, December 15: 9 a.m. WIC; 7 p.m. Christmas sack committee meeting Saturday, December 17: 7 a.m. Women’s and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs; 9 a.m. Children’s Christmas program practice Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Children’s Christmas Program; Ice cream social following program in the parish hall; 10 a.m. Luther League practice; 6 p.m. Caroling Wednesday, December 21: 6 p.m.

7 and 8 confirmation; 7 p.m. Luther League practice Friday, December 23: 10 a.m. Luther League practice Saturday, December 24: 7 a.m.

Women’s and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs; 6:30 p.m. Luther League Christmas Eve Program

Trinity Reformed Church

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

On demand at trinref.org Thursday, December 15: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. All Board meeting; NO Fresh Hope this week.

Saturday, December 17: 9 a.m. Sunday School program practice; 9-11:30 a.m. Community Closet is open; 2-10 p.m. Freewill offering daycare ALL Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 6:30 p.m. Sunday School Christmas Program Monday, December 19: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness Tuesday, December 20: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. Little Lambs Christmas Program at Trinity Wednesday, December 21: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 2-5 p.m. Community Closet; 6 p.m. Middle School Youth Group. Lesson: Swenson; 7 p.m. High School Youth Group Thursday, December22: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 7:30 p.m. Fresh Hope at the Corner Saturday, December 24: 6 p.m. Candlelight Service Aplington—

Hitesville Gospel Hall

R.R., Aplington Sunday, December 18: 10 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, December 21: 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Aredale, Bristow and Dumont—

New Hope Parish United Methodist Churches

Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, December 18: 8 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, December 18: 8:30 a.m.

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

Bristow—

Bristow Church of Christ

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Dick Burlingame, Minister Ph: 641-775-3222 Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Coffee and goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Worship.

Wednesday, December 21: 6:30 p.m.

Youth Group for kids aged 4 to high school. Please contact Sharron Meyer,

641-425-8856, or Trisha Boos, 641330-5601 if you have questions. Learning and snacks provided.

Reformed Church, Bristow Kesley Presbyterian Church

Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, December 18: 9:30 a.m.

Worship at Kesley Clarksville—

St. John Lutheran Church

204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Book Study, Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service Monday, December 19: 7 p.m. Bell Choir practice Tuesday, December 20: 4 p.m. Walking and Fellowship Wednesday, December 21: 7 p.m.

Sewing Group Thursday, December 22: ECHO deadline; 4 p.m. Walking and Fellowship Saturday, December 22: 6:30 p.m.

Candlelight Service and Communion

Community United Methodist Church

You are always welcome!

309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Wednesday, December 14: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School Christmas Program Practice; 6:30 p.m. Young Married Couples Bible Study Sunday, December 18: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Advent Candles Reading. The Sunday School Christmas Program.

Noisy Angels Choir and preschool through sixth grade class presentations.

Immanuel United Church of Christ

The Rev. Linda Myren 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Confirmation, Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service/Program, Birthday Cake Christmas Fund offering Wednesday, December 21: 9 a.m.

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

Church of Christ

302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, December 18: 8:45 a.m.

Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday, December 21: 10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Sonbeams PK-5th Grade and Adult Bible Study.

Dumont­—

Dumont Reformed Church

Pastor Chris Meester (641) 857-3514 Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Mondays: 1st Monday of the Month: 1 p.m. Reformed Church Women (RCW) Wednesdays: 7 p.m. RCYF (High School Youth Group for 8th-12th grade) Greene—

First Presbyterian Church

319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Cathy Belles, Pastor bellescatherine@gmail.com Sunday, December 18: 10:30 a.m.

Worship, All are welcome!

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

105 N. Main St., Greene Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, December 18: 10 a.m. Mass

St. Peter Lutheran Church

324 E. Traer, Greene Daniel Flucke, Pastor 641-816-5531 Thursday, December 15: Newsletter deadline Saturday, December 17: 6 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, December 18: 8:30 a.m.

Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School, Luther League; 11 a.m. Praise Worship with Holy Communion Monday, December 19: 3 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday, December 21: 7 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 5:15 p.m. Soup Supper; 6:15 p.m. Advent Worship; 7 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation Saturday, December 24: 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service with Holy Communion by Intinction

Nashua—

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

10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant Hill (641) 435-4998 Sunday, December 18: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service Wednesday, December 21: 6:30 p.m.

Christian Education Saturday, December 24: 5:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service Plainfield—

First Baptist Church

809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, December 18: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m.

Worship.

United Methodist Church

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

Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Worship.

Pleasant Valley—

First United Church of Christ

31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 The Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, December 18: Fourth Sunday in Advent; 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service

Roseville—

St. Mary Church

2397 Highway 14 Roseville, IA Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Mass Shell Rock—

United Methodist Church

204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Worship Service.

First Baptist Church

223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, December 18: 9:30 a.m.

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

Peace Lutheran Church

(LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Saturday, December 18: 6 p.m. Bible Class; 7 p.m. Worship.

Faith Lutheran Church

422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer.com Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service.

Wednesday, December 21: 7 p.m.

Evening Worship Service.

Vilmar—

St. John’s Lutheran Church

St. John’s is Handicap Accessible.

Saturday, December 17: 7 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs Sunday, December 18: 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School (Christmas program practice), Adult Class; 10 a.m. Worship Service; Coffee and Fellowship to follow.

Monday, December 19: 2 p.m. Bingo at Allison Rehab Center Wednesday, December 21: 7 p.m.

Choir practice Thurssday, December 22: 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve Program practice Saturday, December 24: 7 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs; 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve program and Candlelight

Waverly—

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

2700 Horton Road Fr. Dave Schatz 319-352-2493 Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday 5:15 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Friday, December 16: 6 p.m. Assumption for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Saturday, December 17: 4:30 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy/Peanut Butter Collection.

Sunday, December 18: 8 a.m. Mass/ Children’s Liturgy; 10 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy

Peace United Church of Christ

1800 11th Street SE 319-352-3151 Pastor Jonathan Hennings Sunday, December 18: 8:30 a.m.

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

St. John Lutheran Church

Missouri Synod “Church of the Lutheran Hour” On radio stations WMT, 600 AM at 6:30 a.m.; KXEL, 1540 AM at 7 a.m. KLMJ 104.9 FM at 7:30 a.m.; & KWAY, 1470 AM at 8 a.m.

Every Sunday 415 4th Street SW The Rev. Keith Brustuen St.johnlutheranchurch@q.com Thursday, December 15: 8:30 a.m.

Preschool; 10 a.m. Bartels; 10:30 a.m.

T/TH Class Christmas Program (Fellowship Hall): 11:45 a.m. Women’s Study Group Friday, December 16: 8:30 a.m. Preschool; 10:30 a.m. MWF AM Class Christmas Program (Fellowship Hall); 2:30 p.m. PM Class Christmas Party (Fellowship Hall) Saturday, December 17: 9 a.m. Children’s Christmas Program Sunday, December 18: 8:30 a.m.

Worship; 9:45 a.m. Children’s Christmas Service Rehearsal; 3:30 p.m. Preservice Music for Children’s Christmas Service; 4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Service Monday, December 19: 8:30 a.m.

Preschool; 10:50 a.m. Preschool Chapel; 2:50 p.m. Preschool Chapel Tuesday, December 20: 8:30 a.m.

Preschool Wednesday, December 21: 8:30 a.m.

Preschool; 9 a.m. Adult Bible School; 1:30 p.m. Advent Service at Artesian; 7:15 p.m. Advent Service at St. John Thursday, December 22: 8:30 a.m.

Preschool; 10 a.m. Bartels; 10:50 a.m.

Preschool Chapel Friday, December 23: 8:30 a.m. Preschool Saturday, December 24: 4 p.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Worship Service

Open Bible Church

Pastor Matt Miller 1013 E. Bremer Ave. Ph: 319-352-2038 Sunday, December 18: 9:30 a.m. Donuts & Fellowship; 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

Believers Baptist

Lee Hutchison, Pastor P.O. Box 102 Waverly, IA 50677 319-559-0811 Independent, Fundamental King James Bible Services Sundays: 10 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: 7 p.m.

Location: Waverly Senior Center, 506 E. Bremer Ave.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Nancy Larson 2001 W. Bremer Ave. (319)352-1325 www.redeemerwaverly.org Wednesday – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday – 9:30 a.m.

Coffee & Cappuccino | Fellowship 9-11 a.m.

Holy Communion is served at all services.

Correction:

In my devotion published in the December 7th paper, I misquoted Jesus. I wrote that Jesus said that He came to be served. The opposite is true. It should have read: “For the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). I apologize for the error and thank God for the alert parishioner who cared enough to draw this to my attention. Merry Christmas!

—Pastor Brustuen, St. John Lutheran Church, Waverly.

Carol Aldinger

Carol J. Aldinger, 87, of Dumont, died on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.

Services will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery.

She was born on February 2, 1929, in Marble Rock, to Ebel and Dorothy (Bents) Ubben. Carol attended elementary school and high school in Dumont.

She was united in marriage to George J. Aldinger on December 7, 1946, in Dumont. Carol worked as a cashier for Mesa Drug in Mesa, Arizona for many years. She resided in Arizona for numerous years before returning back to Dumont after retirement. Carol was an active member of the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, and talking on the phone with her family. Both of Carol’s daughters thought she was one of the strongest women they knew. And even though she suffered many hardships, yet her faith was unwavering.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Dale) Janssen, of Camp Verde, Arizona; daughter, Penny (Tim) Bush, of Mesa, Arizona; sister, Marjorie Durand, of Dumont; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; parents, Ebel and Dorothy Ubben; son, John Aldinger; son, Randy Aldinger; and brother, Harley Ubben.

Doris Reents

Doris Elaine Reents, 86, of Dumont, died on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church - Dumont Center in Dumont with Pastor Ann Donat officiating. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery.

She was born December 2, 1930, in Aredale to Seamey Eugene and Leola Mae (Brown) Hearn. Doris graduated from Dumont High School in Dumont.

She was united in marriage to Harold Reents on October 6, 1949, in Garner. Doris was a member of the Dumont United Methodist Church in Dumont. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, Shopping, listening to gospel and country music, cooking new recipes and visiting with family and neighbors.

Doris is survived by her son, Kevin (Janet) Reents, of Newton; children: Ashley (Josh) Oskam, of Newton; Christina Berends, of Fowler, IL; and Dylan Reents, of St. Paul, MN; five great grandchildren: Preston, Tristan, Grayson, Presley, and Tayten; sister-in-law, Margaret Hearn, of Hampton; niece, Donna (Nick) Reynolds, of Hampton; niece, Diane Card, of Hampton; and nephew, Verle (Bonnie) Hearn, of Olathe, Kansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; son, Kent; and brothers: Delmar and Verle.

Regina Stauffer

Regina Marie Stauffer, age 94, of Clarksville, was born the daughter of Glenn and Irene (Sinnott) Ressler on October 31, 1922, rural Butler County, Greene. She graduated from Greene High School in 1940. Regina continued her education at Hamilton Business School in Mason City. After graduation, she began working in an office in Mason City until marriage.

On January 15, 1949, Regina was united in marriage with Neil Stauffer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene. They lived and farmed near Greene until 1956 when they moved to their present farm east of Clarksville. Regina was a loving wife, mother and wonderful homemaker.

After her children were older she was a cook at the Clarksville Community School, for a few years.

Regina was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene and was a member of St. Jude’s discussion group. She loved tending to her flowers and garden daily and would often pick fresh flowers to bring inside. Regina was an excellent cook and the family especially enjoyed her fried chicken, fudge and homemade bread. She loved sewing gifts for her grandchildren and making dolls with knitted clothing. Time spent at the river with Neil was a high light. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and doting after her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Regina died on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at the Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville, of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Stauffer, on January 17, 2011; her parents; one brother, Merlyn Ressler; and one sister, Kathleen Ressler.

Regina is survived by five children: Mary Jo “Jody” (Tim) Hoodjer; Sue (Brad) Lodge; James (Marie) Stauffer; Paul (Bonnie Davis) Stauffer; and Cindy (John) Steere, all of Clarksville; 13 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren: Carrie (Bill) Wenger and their daughter Taylor; Ryan (Holly) Smidt and their children, Katie, Jack, Gracie, Ellie, Luke and Sofie; Bridget (Adam) Bollman and their son, Avery; Nathan (Nikki) Steere and their children, Karli, Livia and Drake; Trace (Carly Lyons) Steere; Gretchen (Matt) Buls and son, Gavin; Emily (John) Tyndall and their children, Bronwyn and Benham; Briana (Tim) Backer and their children, Isaac, Maya and Owen; Waylen (Carly) Stauffer; Selena (Dennis) Hemmer and their children, Ivy, Evan, Sylvie and Silas; Lisa (Brett) Steere and their children, Braydan and Brennan; Jeremy (Jean) Stauffer and their children, John, Jacob and Jorja; Andrea (Shaune) Anders and their children, Ava and Holden.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene, with Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Assisting with the service were Lector Mary Lou Ott, Eucharistic Minister Jane Stauffer, and Lloyd and Jane Stauffer presented the gifts. Sharon Frasht accompanied the congregation singing “Amazing Grace” and “Here I Am Lord.” “The Waltz You Saved For Me” was played as special music. Casketbearers were Jeremy Stauffer, Waylen Stauffer, Nathan Steere, Trace Steere, Ryan Smidt and Jack Smidt. The Flower Committee was Sherilyn Backer and Jane Wihlm. Buiral was held at the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 9, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville. Memorials may be directed to the family of Regina Stauffer. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com

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RECORDS

• Clarksville Star •

Council says variance needed for certain vehicle shelters Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

About four Clarksville residents addressed the Dec. 5 City Council meeting to discuss certain detached covered structures more durable than car tarps that they are using as garages, but which, it turns out, are not allowed under the city code of ordinances (zoning).

One man said he had an older car, and the structure helped it start better in the winter. He said it was a temporary fix, a fancier version of a car tarp.

Clerk Larry Betts described the structures as akin to hoop buildings, later.

Anyone building or erecting a prefabricated structure on their lot is reminded to contact City Hall first, 319-278-4641, to make sure they are working within the confines of what is allowed.

Accessory buildings are addressed in an amendment to Clarksville Ordinance No. 261 (item C). “Accessory Building Materials,” the amendment begins; “No detached accessory building walls or roofs shall be constructed of any type of fabric, plastic, vinyl or fibrous materials.” The amendment took effect on May 20, 2013, and was published in the May 16, 2013, Clarksville Star, council documents state.

The residents explained further to

the council.

A second man, who attended with a significant other, said they could not build a garage.

“Money is the reason” that they could not build a garage, said a third man, who said his wife was pregnant with twins. He said he chose the shelter because it would last longer than the tarp if left up year round.

(Though it’s not certain what he meant by this, the council later clarified in its motion that the shelters would have to be taken down in the spring.)

He echoed the council’s desire to have the town look nice. But he said, “At the same time we are young people who need to find solutions when

money is not available to us.”

The first man said the matter was brought to his attention after it was installed (likely because he did not know he had to apply for a building permit as required).

Councilman Jeff Kolb listed the council’s concerns with such a shelter as that it has no varmint barrier and that with high winds it could become airborne.

The first speaker said it anchored 18 to 24 inches into the ground and became solid when the ground froze.

“Our use of it is temporary,” he said.

“I think we should allow them in the winter months,” Councilman Kenny Smith said.

Police Chief Barry Mackey said

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As of last week, Hinders was driving about a 30-minute daily round trip for a retail position.

She said she likes working with the public but had been looking for something a little different, and closer to home. Particularly, she enjoyed working for accountant Tom Mitchell at his office in Clarksville, which she did for about four months last tax season.

She listed family as her mother, Kelly Hinders of Clarksville.

The position was advertised on the Clarksville Star Classified page on Nov. 17 and Nov. 24.

• Clarksville Council also passed on Dec. 5 no fewer than 10 resolutions regarding housing rehabilitation legal requirements for the Opportunities and Threats Community Development Block Grant, with regard to the declared disaster for public assistance for storms that rolled in about Sept. 21. The city was eligible for the Opportunities and Threats grant because this was the second federal disaster flood in eight years. Among the resolutions were agreements to contract with Iowa Economic Development Authority through Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments. These were published as legal notices in the Dec. 8 Clarksville Star.

the vehicle shelters should be torn down in the spring.

Those wishing to keep the structures will need to apply for a special permit for a seasonal variance from the city zoning law, which is to include the date by which the shelter is

• 3:58 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 400 block of Howard St. Wednesday, December 7: • Officers executed two traffic stops and assisted with two medical calls.

• 11:48 a.m.: Officers were called to a report of a family domestic matter in the 28600 block of Liberty Ave. • 7:07 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 16500 block of Quarry Ave. • 8:45 p.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 700 block of S. Cherry St. Thursday, December 8: • Officers executed two traffic stops and assisted with a medical call.

• 6:02 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 1100 block of Mason Way. • 8:50 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter on Highway 57 between New Hartford and Parkersburg.

• 11:21 a.m.: Officers took a theft report.

• 8:33 p.m.: Officers executed a traffic stop near the intersection of S. Main St. and E. Vine St. Officers arrested Rodney Cornwell, 53, of Lamont, for fifth degree theft (stealing pop cans out of recepticle.) He was held for court.

• 9:05 p.m.: Officers received a

Public Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Publication: December 15, 2016 City of Clarksville Iowa 115 W. Superior St. P.O. Box 817 Clarksville Iowa 50619 319-278-4531 On or after December 27,2016 the city of Clarksville, Iowa will submit a request to the State of Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title 1 of the HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 as amended (P.L. 97-35), to undertake the following project: Project Title: Clarksville Homeowner Flood Recovery Purpose: To assist local low income homeowners with flood recovery and lead based paint mitigation.

Location: City of Clarksville, Iowa 50619 Estimated Cost: $779,980 Community Development Block Grant The activities proposed: are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirement. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Clarksville City Hall 115 W. Superior St. P.O. Box 50619 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 4 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Clarksville, Iowa 115 W. Superior St. P.O. Box 50619 All comments received by December 23, 2016 will be considered by the City of Clarksville prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Clarksville certifies to the Iowa Economic Development Authority that Val Sin-

ton in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Iowa Economic Development Authority approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Clarksville, Iowa to use HUD program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Iowa Economic Development Authority will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Clarksville certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Clarksville; (b) the City of Clarksville has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Iowa Economic Development Authority; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Iowa Economic Development Authority at 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. Potential objectors should contact the Iowa Economic Development Authority to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Val Swinton, Mayor of the City of Clarksville, Iowa 50619 CS 50-1

report of a suspicious vehicle in the 31500 block of Highway 14.

Friday, December 9: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with two medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of a controlled burn.

• 5:18 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 210th St. and Yale Ave. • 1:14 p.m.: Officers were called to a report of a family domestic matter in the 200 block of N. Main St. • 1:27 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 29400 block of 310th.

• 4:35 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 260th St. and Butler Ave. • 6:16 p.m.: Officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of 1st St. • 10:04 p.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 15800 block of Main St. Saturday, December 10: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, and assisted three motorists.

• 12:51 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 29400 block of 310th.

• 12:59 a.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 15800 block of Main St. • 2:17 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 29200 block of Union Ave. • 9:55 a.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 900 block of 7th St.

Proceedings

MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON NOVEMBER 29, 2016.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Rusty Eddy with members Rex Ackerman and Tom Heidenwirth present. Also present were Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer, Sheriff Jason Johnson, Engineer John Riherd, Greg Barnett, Plainfield, Iowa and Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa.

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

Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer gave the Board a recap of the visit

by Iowa Communities Assurance Pool. It was a good inspection with few findings. Mitch will file a statement of action taken.

No public comment received.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Board acknowledged receipt of Manure Management Plan Annual Updates for Acknowledge receipt of Manure Management Plan Annual Updates for Freedom Farm; Marton/Parker Finisher Farm; Luebbers Finisher Farm; Hosch Finisher Farm; Steere East Finisher Farm; Asche West Finisher Farm; and Allan Finisher Farm Moved by Ackerman, second by Eddy to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 A.M. to Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried.

The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on November 29, 2016.

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Typically, any building over 100 square feet has to have a concrete floor, Betts added.

One of the speakers has applied since the meeting for a special permit for a variance, Betts said Tuesday, Dec. 13

L.S.I. OFFERS GREAT RELIEF IN 2016 FLOOD: The Rev. Mark Anderson, assistant to the bishop of the Northeast Iowa Synod, on behalf of Lutheran Services in Iowa Disaster Response, presents Jeff Kolb, executive director of Butler County Development Corporation, with a $10,000 check to the Butler County Long Term Recovery Coalition to be used to help those impacted by the September 2016 flood. (Star/Tribune-Journal photo by Kathleen Fisher)

Butler County Sheriff’s Report Monday, December 5: • Officers assisted with a medical call, assisted a motorist, and received a report of two controlled burns.

• 11:02 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of 5th St. • 11:12 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 13800 block of 240th St. • 2:09 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 16200 block of Royal Ave. • 4:18 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 188.

• 6:05 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and Cedar Ave. Tuesday, December 6: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, and received a report of a controlled burn.

• 7:59 a.m.: Officers received a vandalism report in the 26100 block of 180th St. • 10:14 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 30700 block of 110th St. • 11:36 a.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 100 block of N. Audubon St., Aredale.

• 1:33 p.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 300 block of N. 5th St.

to be torn down.

Betts said this was a formality so the city will have on record what agreement the residents and the council set up.

“Just stop in City Hall and we’ll take care of that,” Betts said.

• 10:45 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of S. 2nd St. • 11 a.m.: Officers received a trespassing report in the 19100 block of 240th St. • 11:06 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 200 block of Miners St. • 2:01 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 500 block of 5th St. • 3:05 p.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 27600 block of Temple Ave. • 4:12 p.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 400 block of N. Lori St. Sunday, December 11: • Officers executed two traffic stops and assisted with three medical calls.

• 12:31 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 57 and Sinclair Ave. • 7:18 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 17600 block of Birch Ave. • 7:55 a.m.: Officers received a vandalism report in the 1000 block of Railroad St. • 3:08 p.m.: Officers were called to a skid loader fire in the 21000 block of Keystone Ave., Allison.

• 5:15 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highways 188 and 3.

• 5:59 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 57 and Dodge Ave. • 5:59 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and 220th St.

Public Notice

BUILDING FOR SALE CITY OF SHELL ROCK 111 WEST WASHINGTON STREET The City of Shell Rock will be taking sealed bids for the property located at 111 West Washington Street, known as the former fire station.

Sealed bids of at least $70.000.00 will be accepted until 3 p.m. on December 19, 2016.

Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in the form of a cashier’s check, a letter of credit, or other good funds.

The bids shall be opened at 3:10 p.m. on December 19, 2016. All bidders submitting qualifying bids shall be invited to meet at 10:00 a.m. on December 21, 2016, at which time they will be given the opportunity to raise their bids. The sale of the property is subject to final council approval. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. The sale of the property is subject to Council approval. A public hearing is scheduled for January 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. to approve the sale to the winning bidder.

The real estate is zoned C-1. For additional information call City Hall at 319-885-6555.

Mail bids to City of Shell Rock, PO Box 522, Shell Rock, IA 50670, or deliver bids to City Hall at City Hall, 802 North Public Road, Shell Rock.

The City is not responsible for timely receipt of mailed bids.

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Public Service Information for the Elderly

Help seniors alleviate holiday depression

As the end of the holidays approaches, many people feel relief knowing the hustle and bustle is nearly done.

Yet the day after decorations are packed away and the leftovers are in the freezer, that relief can be replaced with feelings of depression, especially for seniors.

Seasonal causes Seasonal depression is not unusual during the winter months. The lack of daylight, cold temperatures and slippery weather can leave people stuck inside and feeling trapped. For the elderly, this may be even more serious because of the fear of a fall or accident. Look into light therapy to boost your loved one’s melatonin levels and find ways to help him or her get out as much as possible.

Memories of lost loved ones The holidays are a time to reminisce.

While many memories will be pleasant, this time of year can also bring to mind the people your loved one has lost. Parents, spouses and even children may no longer be around to celebrate with your loved one, which may lead to loneliness and longing for the old days. Helping your loved one stay busy with fun holiday activities can keep him or her more focused on the present rather than the past.

Feelings of helplessness People may also feel like a burden during this busy time of the year. The need for others to take care of shopping, baking or decorating can take away the joy a senior once felt for this special time. This is especially true if your loved one was once the party planner. Encourage your loved one to get involved with holiday planning.

Signing Christmas cards, helping with baking, or directing the decorating can keep him or her involved and feeling more useful.

Financial stress Depression may also result from the added financial strain that can occur during winter. The cost of heating and higher utility bills reduces the amount of money everyone can spend on the ones they love. This can leave your loved one feeling guilty and worried.

Consider giving your loved one gift cards for groceries or paying for his or her heating bill as a Christmas present. Discourage your loved one from feeling guilty by purchasing supplies and helping him or her craft handmade gifts.

Go out or invite others in Though it may be difficult to make

plans to attend events and socialize if one is feeling blue, this is the time when reaching out matters most. Even a small get together can contribute to a happier outlook on the New Year ahead. If one’s health prevents traveling, invite friends over for a simple gathering. It can make all the difference as can connecting with grandkids while they have vacations from school, even if it’s by phone, email or Skype.

Here are some other ways seniors can help alleviate the post-holiday blues: • Plan a getaway in February or March, especially some place warm.

It doesn’t have to be a big, expensive trip to keep one’s spirits up and looking forward.

• Make a plan to learn something new. It can be anything from yoga exercises a person can do in a chair to learning about the computer.

• Work with family members to create visible memories of the holiday season. Collecting favorite photos and cards, and telling stories about the photos is not only entertaining, but preserves the history of a family.

• Consider taking decorations down slowly rather than all at once. Leave a wreath on the door, or garland along a bannister.

• The American Geriatric Society Foundation for Health in Aging recommends volunteering as a way to ease the post-holiday blues. One need not make a long-term, formal commitment to have a positive experience and impact.

Seniors can also benefit from taking time to talk about their feelings after the holidays, whether with others at a senior center or church, or with a geriatric counselor. Oftentimes just talking about sadness helps one understand it better and feel more in control.

The holidays can be exhausting at any age, but for seniors, traveling, shopping, cooking and decorating can take a much bigger toll than it once did. It is important to note that exhaustion sometimes feels like depression, so seniors should schedule more opportunities to nap or simply get a little extra rest.

For more information on depression and other aging related issues contact Elderbridge Agency on Aging at www.elderbridge.org, or by calling 800-243-0678. You may also contact LifeLong Links at www.lifelonglinks. org, or by calling 866-468-7887.

COMMUNITY

• Clarksville Star •

Thursday, December 15, 2016 •

The Way It Was

by Dave Clark

130 Years Ago: Winter, 1886 A convenient arrangement has been made at the school consisting of a cord in each room, which communicates with a bell for the janitor. When a room becomes cold and a fire is needed the cord is pulled, ringing the bell and the janitor comes and fixes the fire.

The latest in communication, at the time?

110 Years Ago: Winter, 1906 Frank H. Graham’s horse failed to stand without hitching Friday and ran away. It left the buggy near J. W. Lowe’s place and before completing its exercises the harness and buggy had been somewhat demoralized.

• Quite a party of young people came over from Allison, Sunday, to skate on the river, but failed to find little ice suitable for their enjoyment. The weather has been so moderate this winter that the river has remained open most of the time. It is a safe guess that before the robins return there will be plenty of ice here. That’s a safe bet!

• After Jan. 1st all gasoline cans with a capacity of six gallons or less must be painted red and labeled gasoline, the state law says.

This is a very sensible piece of legislation.

A New Kind of Stamp—Postage stamps of the issue of 1907 put on sale at the 6,000 presidential post offices will bear on their face the name of the state and city in which the post office is situated. The chief reason for this innovation is said at the post office department to be the belief that it will help to do away with the big post office robberies and make it easier to trace criminals.

This plan of engraving the name of the city of issue is not entirely new, as it has been followed in Mexico for years. Having been an amateur stamp collector most of my life, I have never seen such a stamp, I looked in my albums and there is no place for one either.

The idea may have been dropped;

certainly the cost of separated engravings would have been considerable, being several thousand different stamps.

• A reform that has not proven popular was the removal of the circle from the ballot. Put it back!

I would think so, how inconvenient to have to mark your choice in a square instead of a circle. A copy of the Nov. 1906 ballot was included in the STAR, with squares by each name, funny how people find things to complain about!

• The announcement is made that the large mail order houses will, with the first of the New Year, cease to sell groceries. The reason given is the pure food laws.

I never knew that Wards or Sears ever sold groceries, seems strange anyone would mail in an order for a loaf of bread. Probably not quite “The Way it Was.” • Announcing a large stock of new goods for the Racket Store opening—Jacobs Schmadeke & Co. This business place is now Opportunity Therapy. I remember people referring to “Racket Stores,” I think maybe they were what became later “Dime Stores.”

• It is a well-known fact that around Clarksville there are large qualities of limestone, and it is the purpose of some of the citizens of this place to determine if this cannot be converted into cement.

Samples have been sent away for analysis and if the stone is found to be of the right quality, an endeavor will be made to have a cement factory located here. No further information was found at least in the 1906 STARS. It must not have been of the right quality.

• Clarksville how has an antispit ordinance, so it might be well to create a drought in your mouth.

And the battles go on!

• Guy Crippen reports that three huskers have been working in his field have not been loafing. One of them Art Raw of Clear Lake, on Friday, between sunup and 5:30 p. m. he picked and cribbed 135 bushels of corn. The corn had to

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hauled about eighty rods. By today’s yields that would have been less than an acre. Wonderful inventions, the corn picker and now the combine!!

• A 65-foot stack was raised at the light plant yesterday.

80 Years Ago: Winter, 1936 • A total of 96 men employed at the National Park Service camp in Clarksville have been released during the past few days according to J. C. Gilman, camp superintendent. Part of the men released were local employees who had been employed by W. P. A. and were working on park projects.

It is reported that the reduction in the number of employees at the camp is due to a general lowering of relief rolls and also to the fact that there were not sufficient projects approved for the park to keep the full complement of the camp busy. At one time 225 men were enrolled at the camp. For those who do not know, these men were responsible for the construction of Heery Woods State Park.

• Ed Madigan, 75, former editor of the Star and for many years a resident of Clarksville passed away at his home in Cedar Falls, December 12, 1936. He had been ill with heart trouble for some time.

Mr. Madigan was born in Clarksville in 1861; he graduated from Clarksville High School in 1879.

Note: At this time there were only eight grades, it was 18 years before the first high school class, as such, graduated.

He bought the Clarksville Star in 1884 and edited it until 1909; he was postmaster in Clarksville for 16 years. Apparently these two jobs overlapped… I have mentioned several times that I would have liked to have met him. He must have had a great sense of humor, from the way he often embellished his stories.

Cooking Up Science workshop set Dec. 29

Enjoy cooking or science? Cooking Up Science, offered by Butler County Iowa State Extension is for youth who have completed fourth-eighth grade.

Come make new friends and have fun!

Please register by Dec. 16. It will be Thursday, Dec. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Trinity Reformed Church, Allison.

Contact Holly Merritt, phone 319267-2707, or email hmerritt@iastate. edu for more information.

Movie Night at the Plainfield Public Library

The Plainfield Public Library will be hosting a movie night on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The movie that will be shown is “Pete’s Dragon.” It is free to the public along with free popcorn.

Christmas Cheer!

Mike and Char Clark invite community members not having plans for Christmas Day dinner to join them for a “free” Christmas dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 25 at Community United Methodist Church, Clarksville, and bring a friend. The

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ness day of 2017 for the Allison City Hall, and campers interested in making camp site reservations for 2017 may do so on Jan. 3, or any other business day during the camping season by calling 319-267-2245.

church is handicap-accessible.

Those in need of transportation to the church may call Mike or Char to make arrangements.

Please reserve before Dec. 22, by calling Char Clark at 319-278-1144.

The more, the merrier!

Christmas Break Fun at the Plainfield Public Library

Allison City Hall to take camping reservations starting Jan. 3

The Plainfield Public Library will be having a “Kids Day” during Christmas break on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 1 p.m.

Games and crafts will be offered. The movie “Secret Life of Pets” will be shown with popcorn, treats and drink provided. Children pre-kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome!

Campers that wish to reserve campsites at Wilder Park, Allison, are advised that Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, is being treated as a holiday with U.S. Post Offices and most government offices closed.

Tuesday, Jan. 3 will be the first busi-

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Tripoli overcomes Clarksville fast start

TRIPOLI – Clarksville started out with a 13-10 lead after a quarter, but Tripoli got hot after that and sent the Indian girls’ basketball team home with a 54-34 loss on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Coach Joe Huck’s team got into the some foul trouble – four different players finished with four fouls – although no one fouled out.

Madison Stirling nearly had a double-double, but finished one point shy with nine and added 10 rebounds. She also blocked a pair of shots.

Both Chloe Ross and Kori Wedeking led the team with four assists while Wedeking added four more steals.

The Indians were without Miranda Vance for this game.

Clarksville fell to 3-3 overall, 3-2 in the Iowa Star North Conference.

Clarksville’s Sterling Kroeze upends Josh Kew of Hampton-Dumont on his way to a takedown in the Indians’ dual against the Bulldogs on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Kroeze won by fall in 3:17. (Kristi Nixon photo)

Adam Lovrien of Clarksville goes for a high single leg takedown of Hampton-Dumont’s Dalton Chipp in the 172 pound match on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Hampton. The Indians won 39-36 for their only dual victory of the night. (Kristi Nixon photo)

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HAMPTON – A little moving wrestlers around for weight classes aided the Clarksville wrestling team to gain one dual victory out of three at Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

With three open weights, the Indians were able to position themselves to come back against the host school in the middle of three duals to take the 3936 win for coach Caleb Wedeking.

Hampton-Dumont held a 36-21 advantage, but were open at both 132 and 138 to provide forfeit wins for Ethan Litterer and Koltyn Beckham and Dakota Garretson capped the comeback with a 57-second pin of Trey Barz at 145.

Earlier in the meet, Wedeking placed his usual 285-pounder Trace Engel at 220 for a forfeit and Hampton-Dumont coach Nick Bretz countered by moving his 220-pounder up to 285 to get the six points back.

“He’s not real experienced, he’s taken some lumps, I put him where he could get us points,” Bretz said. “It almost got us the win, it didn’t, but I put him in position where we could have won. They (Clarksville) did it, too. There is some gamesmanship with wrestling and I don’t always like it, but you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do.”

Wedeking and his team had left before the final dual had ended and couldn’t be reached for comment.

In the other two duals, Clarksville started the night off against Class 1A No. 9 (via the Predicament) Wapsie Valley, which has three ranked wrestlers.

In the finale, Rockford defeated the Indians in a close one, 36-30.

Wapsie Valley 70 Clarksville 10 145 – Jason Even (WV) pinned Dakota Garretson 4:39; 152 – Sean Banger (WV) major dec. Sterling Kroeze 14-4; 160 – Peyton Brown (WV) won by forfeit; 170 – Ben Weepie (WV) pinned Adam Lovrien 3:40; 182 – Riley Little (WV) won by forfeit; 195 – Noah Doty (Clark) major dec. J.P. Michael 10-2; 220 – Trace Engel (Clark) pinned Matthew Richards 4:49; 285 – Rylan Dufffy (WV) won by forfeit; 106 – Cayle Huebner (WV) pinned Seth Lane 0:34; 113 – Reese Welcher (WV) won by forfeit; 120 – Branden Cox (WV) won by forfeit; 126 – Donny Schmit (WV) pinned Cade Hardy 1:31; 132 – Conner Brandt (WV) pinned Ethan Litterer 0:54; 138 – Kaleb Krall (WV) pinned Koltyn Beckham 3:02.

Clarksville 39 Hampton-Dumont 36 152 – Sterling Kroeze (Clark) pinned Josh Kew 3:17; 160 – Caleb Chaney (H-D) won by forfeit; 170 – Adam Lovrien (Clark) dec.

Dalton Chipp 5-1; 182 – No match; 195 – Noah Doty (Clark) pinned Logan Walker 0:52; 220 – Trace Engel (Clark) won by forfeit; 285 – Connor Donaldson (H-D) won by forfeit; 106 – Jaycob Martzahn (H-D) pinned

Seth Lane 0:34; 113 – Abe Scheideman (H-D) won by forfeit; 120 – Jose Vallejos (H-D) won by forfeit; 126 – Parker Allen (HD) pinned Cade Hardy 1:55; 132 – Ethan Litterer (Clark) won by forfeit; 138 – Koltyn Beckham (Clark) won by forfeit; 145 – Dakota Garretson (Clark) pinned Trey Barz 0:57.

Rockford 36 Clarksville 30 160 – Blake Farr (Rock) won by forfeit; 170 – Cameron Rasing (Rock) pinned Adam Lovrien 1:50; 182 – Dakota Vance

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Clarksville wrestlers third at N-P

NASHUA – The Clarksville wrestling team took third out of 11 teams at the Nashua-Plainfield tournament on Saturday.

Even though none of the Indians won a title, three were second and they scored six other place winners to earn 128.5 points for their finish behind champion MFL MarMac with 195 and Hudson with 155.

Koltyn Beckham was runner-up at 132 pounds, while Dakota Garretson lost to top-ranked Jake Hansen of West Fork in the 138-pound final.

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Riley Cramer was also in the consolation final at 160, but came up short.

Brayden Klunder finished fifth at 182 for coach Caleb Wedeking’s team.

Nashua-Plainfield Tournament Team Scoring 1. MFL MarMac 195; 2. Hudson 155; 3.

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Tripoli 54, Clarksville 34 Clarksville (3-2, 3-2) – Chloe Ross 1-9 0-0 2, Chelsea Capper 3-14 1-2 7, Darian Jacobs 0-0 0-0 0, Morgan Thompson 1-7 0-4 2, Emma Poppe 3-5 0-0 6, Kori Wedeking 2-6 0-2 4, Ainsley Lovrien 0-4 0-0 0, Mallory Hoodjer 0-1 0-0 0, Janet Borchardt 2-6 0-0 4, Makayla Holub 0-4 0-0 0, Madison Stirling 3-10 3-4 9. Totals 15-66 4-12 34.

Clarksville 13 5 6 10 - 34 Tripoli 10 18 13 13 - 54 Three point goals – Clark 0-4 (Ross 0-1, Poppe 0-1, Thompson 0-2). Rebounds – Clark 37, 14 off., 23 def. (Stirling 10, Ross 5, Wedeking 5, Capper 4, Borchardt 3, Holub 3, Thompson 2, Poppe 2, Jacobs, Lovrien, Hoodjer). Assists – Clark 12 (Ross 4, Wedeking 4, Capper 2, Poppe, Stirling). Steals – Clark 7 (Wedeking 4, Ross 2, Hoodjer). Blocks – Clark 5 (Stirling 2, Holub 2, Hoodjer). Fouled out – None.

Tripoli pulls away from Indians

TRIPOLI – After playing even with Tripoli in the first quarter, the Panthers started to pull away from Clarksville’s boys’ basketball team on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in an eventual 60-36 loss for the Indians.

Ben Waetjen led coach Ross Timmermans’ team with 13 points and three steals as they fell to 1-4, 1-3 in the Iowa Star.

Dawson Holub pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds, nine coming on the defensive end of the court. Dylan Jacobs finished with two assists and a steal to go along with his seven points before he fouled out.

Valley Lutheran, Clarksville’s only win over an opponent this season, last week decided that it was suspending its boys’ basketball program.

Teams will have the option of taking that game as a forfeit or re-scheduling a game on the next date they were to play. Clarksville was set to play Valley Lutheran again on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

Tripoli 60, Clarksville 36 Clarksville (1-4, 1-3) – Dylan Jacobs 2-8 2-3 7, Chris Behrends 0-3 0-0 0, Tanner Gilbert 1-4 2-2 5, Ben Waetjen 4-11 4-5 13, Matt Nelson 0-0 0-0 0, Ethan Schmidt 2-4 0-0 4, Pacen Hendricks 1-1 0-2 2, Drew Kromminga 0-0 0-0 0, Deric Trees 0-1 0-0 0, Tre Smith 0-2 0-0 0, Dawson Holub 2-7 0-0 5. Totals 12-41 8-12 36.

Tripoli (1-1, 1-1) – Michael Biermann 0-6 0-0 0, Zach Johnson 6-9 3-3 16, Jared Cheever 1-1 1-2 4, Dalton Tonne 4-10 0-0 8, Elias Seehase 3-8 4-5 10, Elijah Cheever 1-3 0-0 2, Blake Bockhaus 0-0 0-0 0, Zach Hereid 2-4 2-5 6, Cameron Mueller 2-5 1-2 5, Eric Henry 4-9 1-1 9. Totals 23-55 12-19 60.

Clarksville 9 9 2 16 - 36 Tripoli 9 15 16 20 - 60 Three point goals – Clark 4-16 (Gilbert 1-2, Jacobs 1-3, Waetjen 1-4, Holub 1-4); Trip 2-9 (J. Cheever 1-1, Johnson 1-3, Tonne 0-1, Biermann 0-4). Rebounds – Clark 25, 6 off., 19 def. (Holub 11, Behrends 3, Jacobs 2, Gilbert 2, Smith 2, Waetjen, Schmidt, Trees, Team); Trip 32, 8 off., 24 def. (Johnson 6, Seehase 6, Hereid 5, J. Cheever 4, Henry 3, E. Cheever 2, Bockhaus 2, Biermann, Tonne).

Assists – Clark 7 (Jacobs 2, Behrends, Waetjen, Schmidt, Hendricks, Holub); Trip 8 (Seehase 3, E. Cheever 2, Johnson, Tonne, Henry). Steals – Clark 8 (Waetjen 3, Gilbert 2, Jacobs, Schmidt, Holub); Trip 16 (Johnson 6, Mueller 5, Tonne, Seehase, Bockhaus, Hereid, Henry). Blocks – Clark, None, Trip 2 (Tonne, Mueller).

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Clarksville VS. Dunkerton The Clarksville girls basketball team played Dunkerton on Friday, December 2.

They started out struggling but made up for it in the 3rd and 4th quarter of the game.

Their comeback wasn’t enough, though, and the girls lost 31-47.

Senior Chelsea Capper and freshman Kori Wedeking lead the team in scoring.

Capper had a total of eight points, while Wedeking had seven.

Freshman Janet Borchardt made the most three throws, going two for two.

Freshmen Chloe Ross, Kori Wedeking, and senior Morgan Thompson each made one.

Wedeking had 11 total rebounds, while Capper, Thompson, and Borchardt each had four apiece.

Wedeking and freshman Emma Poppe had the most assists with three and two, respectively.

Wedeking and Capper also lead the team in steals, each with four.

“I think we had a really good talk during half-time,” Borchardt said.

“It got us pumped and we had a lot of energy the last 2 quarters.”

and won 45-33.

Seniors Chelsea Capper and Madison Stirling lead the team in points. Stirling had a total of 14, with Capper close behind with 11.

The Lady Indians had a great night for three-pointers.

Freshmen Chloe Ross, Emma Poppe, and Ainsley Lovrien each made two.

Seniors Morgan Thompson, Miranda Vance, and freshmen Kori Wedeking each made one.

Capper and freshman Janet Borchardt had the most free throws.

Capper went three of four and Borchardt made both of hers.

Stirling and Poppe had the most rebounds, with eleven and seven, respectively.

Poppe also had the most assists, having four, while Wedeking had three.

Capper had five steals, and Wedeking and Poppe had four.

Senior Makayla Holub made the only block of the game.

“I think we could have tried a little harder in the way of defense,” freshman Ainsley Lovrien said. “It wasn’t very good the first half of the game. But, we did play good offense and got most of our scores from steals.”

Clarksville VS. Valley Lutheran The Clarksville varsity girls basketball team then played Valley Lutheran on Saturday, December 3.

The Lady Indians did a great job

Clarksville VS. Tripoli The Lady Indians then played against Tripoli on Tuesday, December 6.

The girls lost the game 34-54.

Clarksville @ South Hardin On Tuesday, November 29, the Clarksville varsity wrestling team traveled to South Hardin to compete in a Quadrangular against BCLUW,

Leading in points were seniors Madison Stirling and Chelsea Capper. Stirling had a total of nine, and Capper followed close behind with seven.

They were also the only two girls to make their free throws. Stirling made three of four, and Capper made one of two.

Stirling had the most rebounds with ten.

Freshmen Chloe Ross and Kori Wedeking had five rebounds. The pair also led in assists, each with four.

Wedeking and Ross also had the most steals, having four and two, respectively.

When asked to comment on what she felt went wrong in the game, Capper said, “We started fouling in the first quarter and had to rotate, and we weren’t used to playing with the people who rotated in. So, it was a different experience for us.

“We also lost a lot of defense and offense because we were tired,” the senior added.

The girls also traveled to West Central on Saturday, December 10, but full team statistics were not available.

Looking forward, the girls will travel to GMG on Tuesday, December 13, then host Colo-NESCO on Friday, December 16, before travelling to Nashua-Plainfield on Saturday, December 17.

JH Boys Basketball Have Tough Week on the Road

Clarksville VS. Janesville On Friday, December 2, the Clarksville junior high boys basketball team traveled to Janesville to take on the Wildcats.

The boys played their best, but lost. The A team lost 9-49 in the first game and the B team lost 5-28 in the two quarter long second game.

“We struggled against Janesville, but I hope our guys left realizing what happens when you commit to basketball year round like a lot of Janesville’s guys do,” Head Coach Jordan Myers said.

Alek Kellogg agreed with his coach.

“The game didn’t go very well because we weren’t playing the best that we could,” Kellogg said.

Even though the team couldn’t keep up with Janesville they didn’t lose their love for the sport.

“I felt the game went pretty good because we were making some good passes and taking shots,” Gavin Kelm said.

“The game went okay mainly because we did pretty good on defense, but offense was a little bit off,” Gabe Hoodjer remarked.

Even after such a tough loss, the team knows that there’s plenty of time left in the season to make the needed improvements.

“We have got to learn how to slow down against press and reverse the basketball to get the defense moving,” Myers commented.

“Be more patient and look for open people and look for open shots,” Kelm said.

“We just got to do better on defense,” Kellogg remarked.

“We should probably work on better passes and getting open to get the ball,” Hoodjer pointed out.

Clarksville VS. North Butler On Monday, December 5, the

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North Butler, and Turkey Valley.

The Indians started the night by wrestling North Butler.

They lost a close one, 30-45.

At 145 pounds, senior Dakota Garretson pinned his opponent in one minute and three seconds.

Clarksville junior high boys basketball team traveled to North Butler to take on the Bearcats.

The boys put up a good fight, but lost both games. They lost the first game 19-27.

“We pressured the ball well defensively which lead to some easy points. Our shooting percentage was still pretty low which is something that has to be improved by offseason work,” Head Coach Jordan Myers commented.

Cooper Negen and Alek Kellogg agreed with their coach.

“The game went better, but we still need to be patient on offense.

We did pretty good on defense,” Negen remarked.

“The game went good because we did good on offense and defense for the most part,” Kellogg stated.

Cade Ison also thought they played well.

“The game went good because we played together. We didn’t just do a one man team,” Ison said.

The team has plans to improve, however.

When asked about how the team plans to improve, Myers responded, “We need to get better at finishing offensive possessions. Too many times we’ll be in the middle of a good possession and then commit an unforced turnover or miss a layup.”

The players are also working toward improvement. The players were asked how the team can get better moving forward.

“More practice; more fundamental work and patience,” Negen said.

“Slow down and pass it around,” Donnie Kielman added.

Clarksville VS. Dunkerton On Tuesday, December 6, Clarksville’s junior high boys basketball team hosted the Dunkerton Raiders.

They struggled against the Raiders, losing 5-45 in the first game and 2-10 in the second game.

Next, at 170 pounds, senior Adam Lovrien pinned his opponent in two minutes and one second.

Lastly at 126 pounds, junior Ethan Litterer pinned his opponent in four minutes and 39 seconds.

The Indians then wrestled BCLUW and lost 24-57.

Starting out at 145 pounds, Garretson pinned his opponent in 28 seconds.

Next at 160 pounds, senior Riley Cramer pinned his opponent in one minute and seven seconds.

“We made a lot of mental mistakes early and then continued to compound mistakes,” Head Coach Jordan Myers said.

The players on the team agreed with their coach that they struggled in this game.

“I felt like it went bad because we weren’t being patient. They didn’t see the open looks,” Gavin Kelm pointed out.

“I think it went bad because they got too many transition points on us and we weren’t hustling back to the other end,” Isaac Backer commented.

“It was okay because we did not play very good defense and we were trying to force things on offence,” Connor Freerks remarked.

“Bad because weren’t playing tight defense,” Jacob Wordes said.

There is still time in the season left for learning and improvements.

“Our biggest thing right now is keeping our heads during a game.

We’re getting sped up and are struggling to calm ourselves down and recover from mistakes,” Myers commented.

Myers hopes the team can focus on what they are good at.

“We need to get back to the basics on the defensive end. That’s been our strength most of the year, and we got away from that,” Myers said.

Kelm and Freerks agreed with their coach about their defense when asked about improvement.

“Get the ball back if they steal it and get back on defense and play good defense and don’t let them get open drives,” Kelm pointed out.

“We need to play team defense,” Freerks remarked.

The team is hopeful and ready to improve for the rest of the season.

“We can come into the practice the next day and work on [what needs to be improved] and want to learn to get better,” Backer said.

After that, at 220 pounds, junior Noah Doty pinned his opponent in two minutes and 33 seconds.

Lastly, at 138 pounds, junior Koltyn Beckham pinned his opponent in one minute and 40 seconds.

The Indians then wrestled Turkey Valley, winning decisively 57-6.

Starting out at 160 pounds, Cramer pinned his opponent in 23 seconds.

Next, at 182 pounds, senior Brayden Klunder won by decision with a score of 15-8.

By Hannah Freerks

On Tuesday, December 6, the Clarksville varsity boys basketball team traveled to Tripoli.

The boys lost 36-60.

“I feel like our boys did a good job in the first half, they were competing, but in the second half they fell apart,” Head Coach Ross Timmermans said.

Junior Ben Waetjen led the team in scoring with a whopping 13 total points.

Senior Dylan Jacobs followed with seven points.

Sophomore Dawson Holub and senior Tanner Gilbert each scored five points on the night.

“I feel like I did decent,” sophomore Chris Behrends said. “I feel like I can improve on my ball fakes, though.”

Free throws were good as the team went eight of twelve.

Waetjen made four of his five,

while Gilbert made both of his and Jacobs made two of three.

Holub lead the team with an impressive 11 rebounds out of the team’s 25 total.

The team had 8 steals all together.

“I have confidence that our boys will figure out how to put together a full 32 minute basketball game and put our self in a position to win games,” Timmermans said.

The boys also lost at Dunkerton on Friday, December 2, but won against Valley Lutheran on Saturday, December 3.

The boys beat Valley Lutheran 52-9 in a two-quarter game.

Unfortunately, full statistics were not available for these games.

Looking ahead, the boys will travel to GMG on Tuesday, December 13, will host Colo-NESCO at home on Friday, December 16, and then will travel to NashuaPlainfield to take on the Huskies on Saturday, December 17.

JH Girls Bball Have Up and Down Week

By Cecelia Groah

Clarksville VS. Janesville The junior high girls basketball team hosted Janesville on Friday, December 2. The girls won 29-18.

The seventh and eighth graders split the game and each played two quarters.

The eighth graders played the first half, and the seventh graders the second half.

Madison Hirsch commented on the game saying, “I’m proud of how we did. I think we worked well as a team, with maybe a few things to work on.”

Clarksville VS. North Butler The junior high girls then traveled on Monday, December 5, to North Butler, who turned out to be a formidable opponent.

The seventh graders lost 5-35.

“We need to work on defense and making better shots,” Coach Jill Norton said. “But, the defense was a lot better the second half of the game.”

The eighth graders lost a heartbreaker, 18-19.

The girls played very well though. They were ahead most of the game, but the other team won After that, at 195 pounds, Doty pinned his opponent in one minute and one second.

Lastly, at 220 pounds, junior Trace Engel pinned his opponent in four minutes.

The wrestlers put their best effort forward in their first meet of the season.

“I feel like I performed pretty well for it being the first dual of the year. I made a few mistakes, but they didn’t cost very much,” Garretson said.

When asked how he performed, Cramer responded, “Pretty good for having an injured shoulder.”

Individually Garretson feels like he excelled at pinning his kids pretty quickly and he needs to work on more take downs.

Cramer feels like he excelled at tossing into the Iowa and that he needs to work on taking shots.

“I feel like we wrestled really well especially with it being the first meet of the year. We had a lot of hard fought matches,” Garretson said, commenting on the team as a whole.

This is only the first meet of the season and the wrestlers have plenty of time for improvement.

When asked what they need to improve on Cramer responded, “Defending and taking shots.”

Clarksville @ Hampton-Dumont On Tuesday, December 6, the Clarksville varsity wrestling team traveled to Hampton-Dumont to compete in a Quad against Rockford, Hampton Dumont, and Wapsie Valley.

The Indians first wrestled Hampton-Dumont, winning 39-36.

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by a very small margin.

Cheyenne Behrends had nine points, Katie Stirling had six points, and Sierra Vance had four points.

Coach Norton said, “We played tremendous defense and moved the ball really well.”

“I think I played good defense,” Vance added. “I think we played good offense, but we needed to work on defense a little more.”

Clarksville VS. West Central The junior high girls then hosted West Central on Tuesday, December 6, splitting their two games.

The seventh grade girls lost 1547.

“We need to improve on boxing out and making good passes,” Coach Norton said.

However, the eighth grade girls won 38-12.

Katie Stirling lead the eighth grade with a whopping 21 points.

Cheyenne Behrends and MaKenzie Bloker followed with nine and five points, respectively.

“I think we did really good and played really well together as a team and had a lot of fun,” Bloker said. “I think there were some things we need to improve on, but I’m proud of how we did.”

Sterling Kroeze pinned his opponent in three minutes and 16 seconds.

Next, at 170 pounds, senior Adam Lovrien won by decision with a score of 5-1.

After that, at 195 pounds, junior Noah Doty pinned his opponent in 52 seconds.

Lastly, at 145 pounds, senior Dakota Garretson pinned his opponent in 56 seconds.

The Indians then wrestled Rockford, losing a close one 30-36.

Starting off at 138 pounds, sophomore Koltyn Beckham pinned his opponent in 46 seconds.

Next, at 145 pounds, Garretson pinned his opponent in one minute and 42 seconds.

Lastly, at 152 pounds, Kroeze pinned his opponent in one minute and 10 seconds.

The Indian wrestlers finished the night by wrestling Wapsie Valley; however, the full statistics were not available to include in this article.

“We performed pretty well. We hung in there with some pretty good teams,” Garretson remarked.

Doty agreed with him.

“I feel like our team is getting a lot better. We’re starting to figure out what we like to do. We’re figuring out how to work against the bigger teams and bigger schools,” Doty said.

Both wrestlers have plans for improvement, however.

“I need to work on offense on my feet,” Garretson replied.

“I need to work on take downs a lot more. I just do a lot of defense. I need to work on my offense,” Doty said.

The wrestlers will head to the Iowa Falls-Alden tournament this Saturday, December 17.

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Learning about Christmas Tree Facts and Legends During the holiday season, Christmas trees make appearances across Iowa and across the nation as part of the season’s celebration. But there’s plenty to learn about these popular trees. What are their origins? How many are purchased yearly? And which are the most popular for home use?

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer queries about Christmas trees and other holiday plants. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@ iastate.edu.

What are the most popular Christmas trees in the United States?

The top selling Christmas trees in the United States are balsam fir, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Scotch pine, Virginia pine and white pine.

Abby Schmidt and Noah Sterken pretend to have a snowball fight during a game of Charades at the Library’s Wonderful Wednesday last week!

CHRISTMAS HOURS Please note the upcoming Christmas hours….the Library will be CLOSED on Saturday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 26. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m. Be sure to stop in early to stock up on some great books and movies!

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN PROGRAM All elementary-aged kids and younger (and their families) are invited to the Library on Thursday, Dec. 22 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a special Frosty the Snowman family program!

Grab your hats and scarves and join us for a fun program all about Frosty!

Notes will be coming home with the kids, so watch those backpacks!

Call, email, or stop by the Library to sign up for this event to help us better plan for the evening!

TINY TREES For those people and businesses that brought in Tiny Trees to the Library, we Thank You! You’re welcome to take your trees to have for Christmas and they can be picked up at your convenience. Thanks for helping us fill the shelves with a forest of trees!

CHRISTMAS BOOKS Checkout these great new Christmas books in the adult fiction and inspirational sections! And look on the tops of the shelves in between the tiny trees for LOTS more great holiday books!

“A LOWCOUNTRY CHRISTMAS” by Mary Alice Monroe (#5 Lowcountry Summer); “THE MISTLETOE SECRET” by Richard Paul Evans; “THE SEASON OF US” by Holly Chamberlin; “THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROJECT” by Melody Carlson; “CHRISTMAS AT PROMISE LODGE” by Charlotte Hubbard; “CHRISTMAS CARAMEL MURDER” by Joanne Fluke (Hannah Swenson); “AN AMISH FAMILY CHRISTMAS” by Shelley Shepard Gray (#4 Charmed Amish Life); “THE CHRISTMAS SECRET” by Wanda Brunstetter; “THE ANGEL OF FOREST HILL” by Cindy Woodsmall; “THE CHRISTMAS TOWN” by Donna VanLiere; “TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” by Debbie Macomber; “KISSING FATHER CHRISTMAS”

by Robin Jones Gunn; “A BAXTER FAMILY CHRISTMAS” by Karen Kingsbury; and “A ROYAL CHRISTMAS WEDDING” by Rachel Hauck.

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How many Christmas trees are purchased each year?

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, U.S. consumers purchased 25.9 million farm-grown Christmas trees in 2015. Seventy-six percent were purchased as pre-cut trees at garden centers, chain stores and other retail lots. Twenty-four percent were purchased at local “choose and cut” tree farms.

Oregon is the top Christmas tree producing state. In 2012, approximately 6.5 million trees were harvested in the state.

U.S. ethanol exports continue to make gains this year as worldwide demand for the fuel expands and diversifies. In the 2015/2016 marketing year, U.S. ethanol exports reached 868 million gallons, the second largest on record, making the U.S. on track to be the world’s leading ethanol exporter for a third year in a row. This comes as more countries mandate the blending of ethanol with gasoline for its high octane and low-carbon advantages in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving air quality.

“The best way to enhance farmer profitability is to create new demand for corn through value-added products such as ethanol,” said Iowa Corn Exports and The Grain Trade Committee Chair Wayne Humphreys, a farmer from Columbus Junction.

“With one out of every 16 gallons produced in the U.S. exported, ethanol exports have become extremely important to Iowa farmers’ profitability.”

The U.S. Grains Council (USGC), the driving force behind this success, works with the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) and others to develop markets and enable trade for this renewable, clean-burning fuel.

U.S. ethanol markets diversify The market for U.S. ethanol products has become more diversified over the past two years, per a report issued in August by FAS. Lower

What are the origins of the Christmas tree?

For thousands of years, evergreen trees have had a special meaning for the inhabitants of northern Europe. The Germanic peoples would bring evergreen boughs into their homes during winter to insure the protection of the home and the return of life to the snowcovered forest. Druids, priests of the

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The modern Christmas tree is believed to have originated in Germany in the 16th century. There are several legends regarding the origin of the Christmas tree.

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Clarksville School finance primer given to City Council

By Supt. Randy Strabala Clarksville Schools Occasionally we (the school) present informational pieces regarding school finance, which will hopefully answer a constituent’s questions regarding how or why the district is doing certain things, or what implication an action might have for Clarksville Schools. As is seen or heard in the news regarding other, often area school districts, school financial problems can cause a lot of difficulty including closing of facilities, reducing staff or sharing agreements. Of course, if you have any questions, feel free to contact the District Office at 319-278-4008.

The focus here will be on the difference in funding sources the school receives, and how those funding sources may be spent.

A confusing point for many people (Strabala said) is that while districts have talked of reducing spending and have consistently looked into the possibility of having fewer staff members for subsequent years based on several years of declining enrollment, they also have put in new facilities and equipment, purchase carpeting, buses and computers and other facility updates every year. A question the public frequently asks in these cases is, “Why not use the large amount of funds spent in all these areas to make sure we can keep the same staffing levels for next year?” A simplified explanation is that each of these areas are different funding sources and districts are SCHOOL from page 1 a new teacher instead?’ “ But in school finance, building, transportation and grounds funds and staffing funds don’t mix: it is like comparing apples to oranges.

A breakdown of spending from the general fund in fiscal 2015 showed 76 percent of expenditures was for personnel — 56 percent as actual salaries and another 20 percent as benefits.

Purchased services, a 16 percent slice of the general fund, consists of water/ sewer, phone/Internet, postage and buildings and grounds maintenance, as well as open enrollment tuition out.

The 4 percent for supplies goes mostly to fuel and electricity/natural gas, with office and instructional supplies about 1 percent. Electric and fuel prices tend to rise, pinching the supply budget.

Another 4 percent goes to AEA flowthrough and dues to trade organizations such as Iowa Association of School Boards and School Administrators of Iowa, which lobby for policy in the interest of the schools. In the sample year, equipment spending from the general

limited on what we can do with the funds from each source. A description of the major funding sources follows.

General Fund-this is the biggest and most important fund in operating our business Where the funds come from: Largely state aid (60 percent) and local property taxes (26 percent), as well as our voted Instructional Support Levy (both property tax and state income tax surtax {6 percent).

Federal revenues account for just over 3 percent of our budget. The remaining 6 percent varies on an annual basis and includes grants, flowthrough funds, etc.

Most revenues for the General Fund are based on student enrollment, which means when we develop the following year’s budget in the spring, it will be controlled and go up/down based on the number of students enrolled this year. This is the area also impacted by the acrossthe-board cuts in funding, whether at the state or federal level.

Where the funds may be spent: Virtually any operating expenditure for the district. Approximately 76 percent is spent on personnel, another estimated 20 percent is in required mandatory expenses such as openenrolled out tuition and AEA services, which leaves [3 to 4 percent depending on personnel and other mandatory costs] for instructional supplies, fuel, utilities, maintenance, and other services. fund was less than 1 percent, less than $500.

With the other costs more or less fixed for operation, the place for cuts winds up being personnel, Strabala said.

“The school is solvent. The school is good. I want to make sure it stays that way after two or three or four more years,” Strabala said.

“Really what I wanted to do is, just start the community having more conversations what we can do to get more kids into the communities whether it be housing, things along that line.

“What’s the old saying you all hear about schools and communities?” Strabala asked.

“If you lose your school, you’re in trouble,” Councilman Kenny Smith volunteered.

“Bingo,” Strabala said. “But let me turn that around just a little for you. If I don’t get any kids from the community, my school is in trouble.”

“We used to rely a lot on the rural areas and we just don’t have the (population) per-square-mile anymore,” Councilman Jeff Kolb said.

“We’re physically one of the smaller

*THE GENERAL FUND is the area where we need to make decisions regarding spending decisions when calculating next year’s budget. *Within the General Fund are Categorical Funds such as Special Education, At-Risk Funds, our Preschool Funding and several other smaller Federal funds. While these are a part of our General Fund, the revenues received can only be spent on those particular categories. That is why you might notice a large amount of spending for special education supplies, or hiring more special ed staff, when we are talking about possibly reducing supplies or staff in other areas. By law, we cannot use the categorical funding surpluses to help pay the cost of regular education teachers or supplies.

MANAGEMENT FUND Where the funds come from: Entirely local property tax. This rate is established on the April Certified Budget, and fluctuates annually based on needs and previous year carryover.

Where the funds may be spent: Largely pays for insurance premiums and claims so they do not have to be paid from the General Fundproperty, liability, auto, Workman’s Compensation and unemployment insurances. May also be used to pay for Early Retirement Incentives for eligible staff between the ages of 55 and 65, if such a program is offered and beneficial to the District.

districts in … Iowa in terms of square mileage,” Strabala said.

“The biggest thing I want our public to understand —we all understand the importance of the community and the school,” Strabala said in the interview. “… Besides our co-dependence — this building can’t run without children. At this point (under 300 students) we’re

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PHYSICAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT LEVY (PPEL) Where the funds come from: Voted in property tax-currently voter-approved and board appointed totaling $1.15 per $1,000 assessed value.

Where the funds may be spent: Improvement of our physical sites/ facilities-remodeling or repairs, vehicles including school buses (the actual vehicle but not maintenance costs-which must come out of General Fund), technology equipment. A majority of our Clarksville’s PPEL funds each year are used for the purchase of a school bus, general technology upgrades and facility repairs. THESE FUNDS CANNOT BE USED FOR SALARIES, PERSONNEL, OR GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES.

in order to use the funds up front and reduce property tax increases for construction projects.

We also use our LOST/SAVE funds for the 1:1 Chromebook initiative for grades seven through 12, the laptop labs for elementary grades and the IPads for pre-kindergarten through second grade classrooms.

THESE FUNDS CANNOT BE USED FOR SALARIES, PERSONNEL, OR GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES.

LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (also known as LOSS, LOSST, SAVE funds) Where the funds come from: Statewide $0.01 sales tax Where the funds may be spent: Directed by district’s revenue purpose statement (voted on by Clarksville public). Essentially the same purpose as our PPEL statement-Improvement of buildings and sites, vehicles and equipment. Districts can bond against future LOSS revenues for new or re-modeling construction,

ACTIVITY FUNDS: These are a number of (currently around 20+) student and staff organization and extracurricular accounts (mostly HS) such as Band, Vocal, Athletics, Student Council, Class Funds for Prom/Graduation, JH Activities, etc.

Where the funds come from: A number of organizations have annual fundraisers and HS athletic and Fine Arts gate receipts provide the funding needed to run the organizations throughout the year. By law, these organizations need to be selffunding.

Where the funds may be spent: The expenses to run a program throughout the year-especially for athleticsofficials, equipment, uniforms-and for the fine arts-music and theatrical licenses and equipment. Costs to attend Student Conferences or trips.

Also used for assemblies, recognition for students, etc., rather than using General Fund resources. The only exception is that coach or director salaries are paid from General

starting to become dangerous.

The administration can’t spend more than certified enrollment, 326, times the per-pupil spending authority, $6,591, basically. The unspent authorized budget, however, adds to next year’s spending authority.

Expenses keep rising, just like at home or in any business, Strabala said.

“That means the following year, I have less to start with,” he said.

Changes need to be made before the carryover gets to zero.

The ideal change for the community would be to bring more kids into the school. The alternative would be to cut personnel or programs.

“If we don’t plan ahead and don’t look at increasing our revenue with children, we could be looking at people

and programs further down the road.

“Part of my job is to look to the future,” Strabala said, specifying four to five years from now. “The best case is to get more children in the school.” He has found over the years that when people settle down they look for affordable housing and amenities, noting his own children are looking for housing in the Cedar Rapids area.

He also noted it’s convenient for parents to work and school their kids in the same town.

“Programming (such as a certain music program) is very seldom the reason why someone will open enroll (their child). It’s more often for parental convenience. I would hold that to be true for the southern half of Nashua-Plainfield, too. That’s where most of my people there open enroll, to Waverly.

They work at CUNA, GMT… that type of thing.

“Daycare is a huge thing. If parents can find a reliable (affordable, he added later) daycare from their infant… up though school age, that’s a huge factor in allowing them to live here, and leave their children here while they go and work somewhere else,” he said.

COUNCIL RESPONSE: “We’ve got to do something for housing,” Councilman Jeff Kolb said.

The mayor voiced agreement.

“Dealing with housing is not an option for us anymore,” Kolb said. “We have to find a solution. It used to be private developers did all of it. That’s not happening anymore. Either we’re going to have to step up to the plate, find a

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ENTERPRISE FUNDS, such as the School Lunch Program.

Where the funds come from: Entirely self-funded from school breakfast, lunch and milk sales which are based on the meal prices established annually; A La Carte (food) sales; federal and state reimbursements for each meal sold.

Where the funds may be spent: Entire operating costs for running our kitchen and food service businessKitchen staff salaries, equipment, food cost, supplies, etc. THESE FUNDS CANNOT BE USED FOR NON-FOOD SERVICE SALARIES, PERSONNEL, OR GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES. School finance doesn’t always make sense, especially for districts that are able to afford updated facilities, but can’t afford teachers or textbooks-again because they come from different sources. We are legally bound to follow what funds are set up for, and are audited on an annual basis to make sure we do that and to make sure we don’t overspend in any of these funds.

Districts also have to look at student enrollment trends and the impact we must plan against when finalizing our annual budget and staffing needs. Again, if you have any questions, please contact the district office at 319-278-4008.

way to participate. I take it if we would use TIF, I would think you would be OK with that, even though it affects the taxes, but it’s more dollars for a student then you would get out of taxes.”

“Yes,” Strabala said. “… I definitely want to stress that we are in solid shape.

I appreciate what the board has done in, maintaining the financial integrity of our district…”

“Back to the housing thing,” Kolb said, “this community has got to understand the importance of that,” Councilman Jeff Kolb said. “This is not just a city council issue. The community’s got to realize how important the lack of new housing development in this town is affecting us. It’s huge. And the only way we can do that is if we have willing sellers.”

Backer noted slow growth is the best because then cities can handle the additional services without greatly raising taxes.

“I’d like to see us have a study session or something sometime this winter just to talk about housing,” Kolb said. “I don’t know if the school board would, have some representation on that? I’m just thinking outside the box.

It’s a community problem, it’s not just city council. Because we don’t have the power to force someone to sell land or force somebody to develop something.

Everybody has to have buy-in.”

“There does have to be annexation at some point,” Councilman Kenny Smith added, referring to the term for expanding the city’s geographic boundaries.

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Clarksville third and fourth-graders sang “Mr. Santa” at “It’s Snowtime,” the 2016 holiday concert, on Dec. 8. Students are pictured with fourth-grade teacher Vickie Miller. (Clarksville Star photo/Mira Schmitt-Cash)

IT’S SNOWTIME: Clarksville choral director Jill Johnson leads the 4-year-old preschool in the song, “Mittens and Gloves,” at the 2016 holiday concert, “It’s Snowtime,” on Dec. 8, as other elementary students listen. (Clarksville Star photo/Mira Schmitt-Cash)

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