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The Wright County

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147th year Number 50

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Official newspaper of Wright County

Votes canvassed for December 6 special election Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com At the December 12 county supervisors meeting, votes for the special school election regarding Public Measure ‘A’ were canvassed.

If passed, the measure would have allowed the board of Iowa Central Community College to contract indebtedness for bonds up to $29,500,000 to improve and add buildings.

A total of 198 votes were cast within the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and Eagle Grove school districts. In the Eagle Grove district, 85 voted

Yes, 55 voted No, and 13 additional absentee ballots were cast, 11 for Yes and two for No. In the C-G-D district, 11 voted Yes, 30 voted No, and four additional absentee ballots were cast, two for Yes and two for No. Overall, the measure received 109 Yes votes and 89 No votes in Wright County. However, with the 18 other counties that voted, the measure failed to achieve the 60 percent approval necessary to pass.

After going over the votes for Wright County, Supervisor Rick

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Rasmussen motioned to approve the canvass, and was seconded by Supervisor Karl Helgevold. The motion was approved.

Very little other business was discussed at the brief December 12 supervisors meeting. Sheriff Jason Schluttenhofer did report that there had been two accidents on county roads over the snowy weekend, but neither was serious. “No one was hurt,” he said.

Holmes Christmas Club: a Wright County Christmas tradition Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com Three tables laid end-to-end, boxes of fresh fruit stacked five high, and shelves of assembled baskets full of Christmas goodies: these were the sights at Chappy’s in Clarion the morning of December 8. At 11 a.m., about 50 people were engaged in assembling the traditional bags of fruit to distribute to the elderly and people in need before Christmas.

In addition to fresh fruit, enclosed items included pudding, cheese crackers, fruit snacks, granola bars, and Hershey’s Kisses. The club sends the Christmas treat bags to the nursing and retirement homes in Clarion, Eagle Grove, and Belmond, as well as to individuals in those three communities plus Dows, Woolstock, Galt, and Rowan, adding up to 900+ bags this year. Individuals from all over the county are involved in the packing and distributing. “A lot of people here today bring lists for their town,” said Lisa Kluss, who oversaw the organizational aspect of the packaging Thursday morning.

Kluss wanted to commend Vicki Boyington especially for delivering about 300 of the bags. The Peer Helpers, a middle school group at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, also

helped deliver the bags to residents of The Meadows and the Wellness Center in Clarion.

Funds left over after packing the bags, Kluss said, would go toward gas cards, groceries, and other “genuine needs” for disadvantaged families in the county. Those funds will be given through the Upper Des Moines Area Opportunity in Eagle Grove. The Club also made a $500 donation to the Backpack program in Clarion.

This long-running event is a tradition, both for the community and the people who help assemble the baskets. “They pretty much know their spot where they’re going

to work and they’re not going to give it up,” said Beth Menges with a laugh.

The busy session of packing takes only a few hours. “It looks like it goes smooth, and it does, because people have been doing this for years,” Menges said.

Menges has been a long-time member of the club—as were her parents before her. She called it “humbling” to see how the club is still making a difference in the community after her parents helped found it 73 years ago.

Holiday open houses in Clarion Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com

Several Clarion businesses held holiday open houses over the last week to celebrate Christmas and invite the public to celebrate with them. Check out the rest of the open house photos throughout the paper!

Mosaic

Mosaic hosted an open house from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, December 10, where visitors got to try delicious foods and browse homemade Christmas crafts. Here, Kim Clausen and Nikki McMurray smile for the camera before returning to the fun.

Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com In his 2014 Condition of the Judiciary address, Iowa Chief Justice Mark Cady declared a need for increased courthouse security in light of the attempted shootings that took place at the Madison and Jackson County courthouses that year. Initial statewide efforts included surveying security measures previously taken and providing training on building security.

Since that time, Andy Yackle, building and grounds director at the Wright County Courthouse, has taken steps to improve the design of the courtroom for security and at the same time update the look of the room—“bringing it back from the sins of the 1970s,” he said. To some extent, the two aspects are hard to separate.

During the remodel, several structural changes will provide security through control: limiting public entrances to one door at the back of the room; walling off part of the current lobby to close off the jury entrance and judge chambers from the public; and moving the jury box to the other side of the room, where it will be walled off so that both the judge and jury will enter from behind it. Yackle said the separate entrance would be closer to standard safety practice. “In most courtrooms, the judge comes from behind the bench,” he said.

Building safety doesn’t only deal with outside threats, however. Yackle said every time he has to work on a wall in the courthouse, he finds old wiring that needs to be repaired.

Current wiring and air conditioning in the building dates back to the 70s.

“That stuff just has to be done within 40 years,” Yackle said. Opening up the walls opens up the possibility of new plaster, paint, and an updated look.

Duane Asbe, who has advised Yackle on fundraising for the courtroom, said that though restoring the room’s historic character was an interest, the primary reason for the

renovation is security. “Security and safety is of the utmost importance,” he said.

The mostly cosmetic updates which will help bring the courtroom back to its stately 1892 roots will include removing the current drop ceiling and restoring the old tin ceiling, which will take the room from about 16 feet tall to 30 feet. In addition, Yackle hopes to be able to re-create the trim from the room’s original woodwork on the wall around the jury box, and possibly open up windows on the east side of the room that have been covered up.

Though he was very supportive of the changes for security, District Judge Paul Ahlers was looking forward to the cosmetic restoration

amounting to $150,000. Based on those funds and budgeted amounts, which together add up to more than $302,000, the supervisors allowed Yackle to pursue bids on the remodeling work, which will be considered after February 1.

However, Yackle said the total cost to do all the work he would like is estimated at $514,000.

“If anyone wants the opportunity to support the project, it would be welcome,” Asbe said. He said there was a possibility to publicly recognize donors in the future.

To donate, or for more information on the project, contact the auditor’s office and either speak to Betty Ellis, county auditor, or ask for Andy Yackle. Donations can be sent to

as well. “I think it’s great that we’re doing it,” he said. “I love it when we preserve the old instead of always getting new.”

To what extent the appearance will be restored, however, depends on funds raised for the project. So far, Yackle has received grants and contributions—local contributors being the Newt Draheim trust, the First Citizens Foundation, Union Pacific, and the Wright County Charitable Foundation—

P.O. Box 147 in Clarion.

Yackle said so far, it’s been a lot of work to go over construction options and raise funds. “The room is functional,” he said. “To be proactive, I know it can sometimes be hard.” However, based on the increased need for security, and the chance to build a courtroom the county can be proud of, he hopes that the efforts will be worth it.

Courthouse ugly Christmas sweater contest Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com On Monday, December 19, visitors to the Wright County Courthouse will get the chance to participate in a fun, festive activity: the courthouse ugly Christmas sweater contest.

Each participating courthouse staff member will have a jar with their ugly sweater photo on display across from the treasurer’s office on the first floor. Visitors can look at each photo and put some change in the jar they like best—or think is the ugliest. (Staff members will also be wearing their sweaters, if visitors want to see them in person.)

“Whoever’s jar has the most money at the end of the day is the winner,” said Deb Lukes, county drainage clerk.

The Christmas sweater contest has been held in previous years, with more than $100 being raised for local causes. Funds raised through the contest this year will be donated to the Wright County Humane

Society. “It’s a fun way to donate,” Lukes said.

“We will also have a box up here if anyone wants to donate items to the Humane Society,” said Denise

Baker, county recorder. Items needed include cat and dog food, cat litter, and treats.

“We’d like to make it a tradition,” Baker added.

County Treasurer Peggy Schluttenhofer, Recorder Denise Baker, and Drainage Clerk Deb Lukes show off their ugly Christmas sweaters.

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Progress on new school district office

Jingle Bell Jukebox

Elementary school Christmas concert

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Initially, Dr. Bob Olson, superintendent for the ClarionGoldfield-Dows school district, hoped the district office could be moved into its new building by the beginning of the school year.

This would allow teachers in the elementary and middle schools to use the old district office as a teacher resource area. However, work on the new building continues.

The setbacks have had to do with the structure of the building—not that it’s shoddy or dilapidated, but that it’s actually been tough to remodel because of how sturdy it is.

“The building is built like a bunker,” Olson said, adding that the building was built in 1947 to withstand tornadoes. “Part of the reason it’s taking more to fix this building is because we’re fixing a bunker.”

Olson was able to report to the school board on Monday that local contractors were close to making the building functional. The plan is to host the January 9 board meeting in the new building.

Some of the last arrangements to make for the new building include installing signage and logos on the outside. Olson plans for the C-G-D logo to be visible on the north and east sides with a metal district office sign above the door.

In other good news about school buildings, Olson reported that asbestos removal for the old Goldfield school building had come in much lower than budgeted: $66,800 rather than $125,000.

The school board discussed

Kacey Ginn, editor wrightcomonitor@gmail.com

At the elementary school Christmas concert on December 12, the fifth grade band performed four songs that showcased their developing musical skills and one old Christmas favorite: Jingle Bells. The band is directed

by Kent Wesselink, who also teaches high school band.

The fourth grade choir, pictured here, performed five songs. Soloists were Kadence Mossman, MaKayla Beisel, Kennedy Jackson, and Christopher Greenfield. The fifth grade choir also performed five songs, with soloists being Diego Gonzales, Lucas Parcel, Elizabeth Hodson, Nick Sisson, Ashley Sikyta, Aysa Lyons, and Emma Eekhof. The two groups also performed a song together at the beginning and end of the choir portion of the concert. The choirs were directed by elementary music teacher Denis Greenfield.

contracts for work agreements with referees for athletics. According to Anita Frye, board secretary, referee fees come from the activity fund.

Olson said there was an option to instead fund the agreements as a part-time contract out of the general fund. This would increase the cost due to Social Security regulations, but it would protect the activity fund.

“We’ll be spending more overall, but we’ll be saving the athletic department,” Olson summarized.

After some discussion, Board Member Clint Middleton motioned to approve the work agreement policy and was seconded by Board Member Cory Jacobsen. The motion was carried.

Last month, the board was concerned about activity fund depletion because of a potential rule from the state that the fund would have to provide for protective athletic gear. However, Olson had more good news: he had found a ruling from the state attorney general allowing purchases for protective gear to come from a general fund.

He felt that would be hard to argue with in the Department of Education.

The board also discussed a policy relating to certification for teachers. In the past, if an additional certification was needed to fill a teaching position and the school had no applicants, the school had asked teachers to step up to the plate and reimbursed them for certification costs. However, Olson had been asked if the school would be willing to reimburse certification costs even

if the certification wasn’t needed to fill a position.

“I like the way we’ve been doing it,” said Beth Severson, school board president. “If we don’t have an applicant, we can come forward [and ask].”

The board agreed to go with past practice and pay for additional certifications if it was needed to fill a position only.

Steve Haberman, middle school principal, reported that the school’s advisor/advisee “home base” classes had been going through a video education series called Harbor, which aims at navigating students through emotional issues and character development. Thirtythree middle schoolers had gone to a presentation by Harbor’s chief speaker, Mike Smith, in Fort Dodge.

Haberman was pleased with the program. “If you’re a middle school student, it’s hard not to gear into what he’s telling you,” he said.

Erik Smith, high school principal, told the board about his ELL (English language learner) students’ trip to the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. “Most of these kids had not had any experience whatsoever with any of this,” he said. Afterward, students wrote about what they learned.

Olson also commented on new paint and graphics in the high school gym. “Sports graphics has really made a big improvement in there,” he said.

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Rumor Has It

that Maxine Miller can’t be trusted!

“I can’t believe it,” Iris whispered over and over. “I just can’t believe it.”

Iris noticed her most popular columnist hadn’t dropped off her column by Monday as usual, but she figured Maxine was working on a last-minute scoop or some extrajuicy bit of gossip. Never in a thousand years would Iris Long imagine her long-time writer and friend betraying her like this, but there it was in black and white.

To make matters worse, Maxine’s column was planted at the top of page eight, in the same location readers had become accustomed to finding her weekly feature in the Hometown News.

Raymond Cooper had really done it this time. First, he creates a rival publication to get back at Iris for her support of Juliet Stoughton in the mayoral race, then he plasters a picture of Iris talking with Mayor Bland on the front page under the headline, “Bland Steals Election.”

Most readers would see beyond Cooper’s attempt at linking Iris with Bland’s victory, but for Raymond’s loyal supporters that photo was proof the election was manipulated by the elite media of the Valley.

Long often told friends there was nothing Raymond Cooper could do that would surprise her. Obviously, she never imagined he would stoop this low.

“Rumor has it,” Maxine’s column began, “media sources in the Valley conspired to sway the recent election.”

Seated across from her friends in a Hoffbrau booth, Iris dropped the paper on the table in front of her.

She seemed a bit disoriented.

Sarah Hyden-Smith quickly left her seat and moved next to her friend.

“No one will believe this trash,” Sarah offered. “Everyone knows Raymond is a weasel.”

“Everyone,” Iris interrupted, “except half the Valley who voted for him.”

Iris felt her world crashing around her. The same woman who created such memorable headlines as “Homeless Man Under House Arrest” and “City Unsure Why the Sewer Smells” was suddenly without words. In the previous 24 hours, she learned three of her regular advertisers had jumped ship and, now, the most popular columnist in the Hometown News had joined them.

Publications like Hometown

News were like small town newspapers across America. The paper was a labor of love for Iris, who knew every community needed an honest source of news. The good folks of the Valley clipped pictures of their children holding ribbons at the 6th grade spelling bee, learned what was happening at school board meetings and knew what their elected officials were up to, thanks to the hard work of Iris Long.

There would always be a few readers like A.J. Fryerson. He would complain about the biased reporting and slanted news, but A.J. complained about everything and everyone in the Valley knew it.

Iris could only imagine what would happen if she had to shut down her paper. She wasn’t sure how the Hometown News could survive with advertisers moving to Raymond’s Valley Patriot.

If Cooper was successful, he would control Valley media, owning the town’s only radio station and newspaper.

“We’re not going to let it happen,” Juliet chimed in. “You’ve done too much good for too long.

The people of Lennox Valley love you and the Hometown News.”

That’s when Sarah noticed a few typos.

“Jeremy Joyce admitted to hospital with third-degree buns,” she read aloud with a giggle. “The buns,” she continued, “came after he came in contact with a high-voltage wife.”

Pretty soon everyone in the restaurant was huddled around their booth. It was soon apparent that Raymond lacked both a proofreader and an understanding of journalistic ethics.

“I wouldn’t throw in the towel just yet,” Hoffbrau waitress Jessie chimed in.

It wasn’t long until everyone in the ‘Brau was joining in the laughter.

“Look at this one!” shouted Ken Rochelle.

“On Page 3.”

There it was, just under the “Local Events” heading: Valley Youth Cook & Serve Grandparents “Well, maybe it’s not going to be as bad as I thought,” chuckled Iris.

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Nancy’s Notes You will note in this edition of the paper that I am retiring! No more Nancy’s Notes after the first of the year. Linda Lloyd will fill my shoes as director quite nicely. She has worked at the library for twelve years so I’m guessing that other than being a lot quieter, the transition will not be noticeable. My main regret is, I will miss the many friends that I only see at the library. I guess I’ll just have to wander around town and find them. I have been lucky to have one of the most enjoyable jobs in town for fourteen years.

Last week we had a couple of dozen youngsters show up for our “Polar Express” night. Missy and I built a train, which we thought was quite good, if I do say so myself.

Each child was given a ticket to board. When they left each received a jingle bell and a cup of hot chocolate.

If you have read the book you know both items have a significance to the story. The also had a chance to enjoy “Oliver the Ornament” at Daisy’s.

On December 20 Santa will be at the library between 5:30 pm. and 6:30 p.m. to greet local youngsters. He will read a story and then take time to visit with each child in attendance.

There will be a quick craft project or two for the kids to enjoy. This is come and go so if you have a child in the middle school concert we hope you will have time to do both activities.

The novel, “How Will You Know”, is written by Jessica Treadway. She is a new author to our collection.

The story begins on a cold December day in northern upstate New York, the body of high school senior Joy Enright is discovered in the woods at the edge of a pond. She had been presumed drowned, but an autopsy shows that she was strangled. As the investigation unfolds, four characters tell the story from contradictory perspectives. These four include: Susanne, Joy’s mother and a professor at the local art college; Martin, a black graduate student suspected of the murder; Harper, Joy’s best friend and a potential eyewitness; and Tom, a rescue diver and son-in-law of the town’s police chief. As a web of small-town secrets comes to light, the conclusion reveals the truth about Joy’s death.

If you don’t have time to read during the upcoming holidays, stop and check out a Christmasmovie. We have an entire shelf dedicated to the holiday season.

Stop in: Monday through Wednesday between noon and 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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Travis Fischer is a writer for Mid America Publishing

Primer Time

By Travis Fischer 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 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 billion, 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 WWII. 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 English 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 found 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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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 The Clarion City Council met in regular session Monday, December 5, 2016, at 5 p.m., in Council Chambers with Mayor Mike Nail presiding. Councilpersons Duane Asbe, Andy Young, Josh Diamond, Dave Maxheimer and Barb Mussman. DPW Jon DeVries, City Administrator Dustin Rief, and Police Chief Steve Terhark were also in attendance.

Nail called the meeting to order and asked if there were any conflicts with any of the agenda items. None were reported. Nail inquired if there were any citizens present to address the council. Lindsay German was present to address the Council with what had been done with his concerns over a property on 2nd Street NW which he had addressed the Council about at the November 21st meeting. The property owner has a business operating on the property which is currently zoned residential, the sidewalk is blocked preventing passage and it has a tank he believed holding gasoline stored along the driveway. German asked the Council if the numerous violations had been addressed.

Rief stated that the property owner has been contacted by Chief Terhark, and that the owner had stated to Terhark that he would take care of the issues. German stated that as far as he could tell nothing had changed at the property.

German asked that citations be issued, Mayor Nail agreed and Chief Terhark will move forward with citations at the property.

Motion by Asbe, seconded by Maxheimer, to approve the consent agenda consisting of minutes from November 21, 2016; financial claims from November 21 to December 5, 2016; no revenue report, no financial transfers, a sign permit for Scott’s Sales to move the car wash sign to its new location; no Beer/Liquor license renewals; no cigarette or street closures. Roll Call Vote taken: Asbe, aye; Diamond, aye; Maxheimer, aye; Mussman, aye; Young, aye.

Consent agenda approved.

Motion by Diamond to approve the agreement with Landgraphics Lawn and Landscape Service for mosquito spraying in the amount of $5760.00 per year for 3 years.

Mussman seconded the motion. All ayes were voiced, and the motion was approved.

Motion by Mussman, seconded by Diamond, to approve the MidAmerican Energy License for Holiday Decorations & Lighting at a cost of $50.00 per lighting decoration. Rief explained that when a street light is converted to LED lighting the pole must be rewired to accommodate the holiday decorations. The fee would only be charged on a per pole basis as the conversion is done, not all at once. Mayor Nail called for the vote: All ayes passed the motion.

Motion by Asbe to approve pay request #1 for Voltmer, Inc. for Airport PAPI-RIEL Replacement Project AIP#3-19-0018-012-2016 in the amount of $64,897.62. Motion seconded

by Maxheimer. All ayes, and the motion was

CLARION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES passed.

Motion by Diamond, seconded by Mussman, to approve partial payment for work completed for the Aquatic Center slide refurbishment

by Solid Waterslides, LLC in the amount of $17,100.00. Rief stated that all the work was complete except for refinishing of the interior of the slides, which will be done next spring when weather allows. All ayes approved the motion.

DPW DeVries reported to the Council that the Traffic Light Project at Main Street and Hwy 3 will resume on Wednesday when the poles are delivered.

Motion by Young, seconded by Asbe, to adjourn. All ayes approved.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa Hanson, Deputy Clerk City of Clarion Financial Claims Airgas North Central, Oxygen..............$445.59 Athene Annuity & Life Co., Payroll Deduction...............................................$9.00 Brown Supply Co., Supplies..............$2,415.49 Caseys, Pd Fuel Oct 2016...................$451.02 City of Clarion, Payroll Deduction.........$452.35 Clarion Wtr Swr, Clarion Wtr Dpt..........$772.11 Data Technologies Inc., 2017 License & Support Fees..................................$7,445.79 Fst Ct Nl Bank, 326000122960 Backhoe Interest.............................$1,095.48 Fjetland Pest Control, Depot Pest Control.................................................$40.00 Goldfield Access Network, Services Nov/Dec 2016....................................$895.40 Hawkins Water Treatment, Chemicals.......................................$1,385.36 Iowa One Call, Locates..........................$69.60 Iowa Rural Water Assn., Dues 2017.....$325.00 New York Life Insurance, Payroll Deduction...............................................$6.00 Spencer Steel LLC, Steel.....................$159.93 United States Post Office, Postage Oct/Nov Billing...................................$502.33 Wright County Motors, Battery 2013 Chevy Tahoe......................................$191.34 Wright Materials Co., Fill Sand.............$296.22 Short Elliott Hendrickson, M11903 WWTP SrRF192060201...............$12,743.47 IAPERS, Payroll Deduction...............$5,613.15 Fed FICA, Payroll Deduction.............$8,631.82 Treasurer State of Iowa, Payroll Deduction........................................$1,522.00 Carpenter Uniform, Safety Clothing.....$250.09 Casady Bros Implement, Concrete Saw Repairs.......................................$139.93 Clarion Health Ins., Payroll Deduction..$758.75 Palomino Randy, Translation 11-8-16.....$15.00 Mediacom, Acct#8384900790000152..$116.66 Smith Tree Farm, Stump Grinding 4 Stumps............................................$200.00 Unitypoint Clinic, CPR Cards...............$162.00 ICCC, Fire Cont Ed..............................$115.00 Collection Services Cente, Payroll Deduction...........................................$803.74 Aflac Insurance, Payroll Deduction......$116.88 Hennigar’s Air Care, Pd/Amb Furnace.$365.95

Yohn Co., Concrete..............................$410.00 Quality Pump Control, School Lift Station Repairs...............................$1,979.00 Security Savings Clarion, 12010360 Critical Care Int Pym.......................$3,312.86 Access Systems, Staple Cartridge.......$186.12 I & S Group Inc., Mun Eng Services 16-18815..........................$7,570.43 Rosenbaum, Gene, County Fire Mtg Dows....................................................$18.90 Hanson, Lisa, Budget Workshop Clear Lake............................................$50.76 T & S Sanitation, Services Oct. 16 City Hall..............................................$150.00 Wellmark BC/BS, December Group Med Premium................................$18,132.80 Access Systems, Inc., Copier Leases..$690.44 Grundman-Hicks, LLC, Pay Certificate #17 WWTP....................................$60,581.50 Russell, Adam, Water Testing Mason City...........................................$59.40 Kansas City Life Ins Co., Dental, Life Ad&D,Ltd..................................$1,585.57 HSA Contribution, Payroll Deduction......$29.16 HSA Contribution, Payroll Deduction......$50.00 Cobrahelp, Services Dec2016................$23.00 Staples Credit Plan, Acct #6035517821940623.........................$125.96 HSA Contribution, Payroll Deduction....$100.00 HSA Contribution, Payroll Deduction......$20.00 Wright County Transit, Tickets/Punches Sept/Oct 2016......................................$45.00 DGR Engineering, Prjt 731901.00 Papi’s & Reil’s.................................$1,038.39 Solid Waterslide, LLC, Work Completed to 11/28/16....................................$17,100.00 Aces, TLC Platinum Dec 2016..........$7,406.50 Great America Financial, Server/ Harddrive Lease.................................$230.72 Global Software, Tac-10 Software.....$5,100.00 K & B Solutions, LLC, DARE Halloween Supplies...........................$652.97 Certified Fire Extingushr, Fire Extinguishers Service........................$967.00 Federal Aviation Admin., AJW-On-AAC 17-AC-001045.................................$8,722.11 Deposit Refunds, Refund Date 11/22/2016.........................................$154.41 Payroll Checks Payroll Checks on 12/02/2016......$23,310.54 Claims Total...............................$208,315.99 General Fund................................$66,383.82 Transit Fund.........................................$45.00 Road Use Fund...............................$8,735.60 Employee Benefit Fund Fund.......$15,978.17 Local Option Tax Fund....................$9,622.22 Tif Fund..............................................$137.01 Debt Service Fund..........................$4,148.34 Water Fund...................................$13,589.66 Sewer Fund.....................................$8,917.78 Waste Water Project Fund............$73,324.97 Internal Service Fund Fund.............$7,433.42 Dustin Rief, City Administrator Mike Nail, Mayor .Wk.50

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DOWS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DOWS CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2016 The Dows City Council met in regular session on December 5, 2016, at 7 p.m., at Dows City Hall with the following present: Council Members Lienemann, Worden, Gorder, Lane, Hessler, and Mayor Klatt.

Also present: Mark Echelberger, Public Works Matt Ring, New Cooperative Manager Mark Scheller.

Motion by Lienemann, seconded by Gorder, to approve the minutes of the November 7, 2016, council meeting. Motion carried. All ayes.

Motion by Lienemann, seconded by Hessler, to approve payment of the following bills: PUBLIC SAFETY 1. U. S. Cellular $42.47 (police-cell phone expense) 2. Arlyn Miller $540.75 (police-gross salary) 3. New Cooperative $24.00 (police-fuel) 4. IPERS $80.46 (police-November IPERS) 5. IRS $82.74 (police-November Federal, FICA-MEDICARE tax) CULTURE AND RECREATION 1. Alliant Energy $540.86 (library, parks, poolelectric expense) 2. Andy Janssen $101.50 (cemetery-gross salary) 3. Snow Trails North $564.06 (cemeterymower repair) 4. Merlyn Wiarda $500.00 (cemetery-two grave o/c) 5. New Cooperative $1,294.26 (cemetery, parks-chemicals) 6. Dows Community Grocery $4.38 (librarysupplies) 7. Dows Library $33.23 (library-postage) 8. Hampton Heating $331.00 (library-building maint. and repair) 9. Wright Co. Monitor $42.00 (library-books) 10. The Mustard Seed $204.16 (library-books) 11. Chase Credit Card $217.11 (library-books) 12. Deb Olson $78.50 (library-mileage) 13. Deb Olson $49.98 (library-computer) 14. Deb Olson $60.86 (library-dvd’s) 15. Judy Kessel $100.00 (library-gross salary) 16. Deb Olson $1,380.00 (library-gross salary)

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Regina Russell $282.98 (library-gross salary) 18. Andy Janssen $221.23 (cemetery-gross salary) 19.

Brandi Lilly $275.00 (comm. centercleaning) 20. IRS $465.54 (library, cemetery-November Federal, FICA-Medicare tax) 21. IPERS $220.22 (library-November IPERS) GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1. Barnhart Electric $127.50 (city hallsupplies) 2. AFLAC $69.30 (city hall-insurance) 3. Jeanette Wenzel $1,470.66 (city hall-gross salary) 4. Quill Co. $44.48 (city hall-supplies) 5. Jeanette Wenzel $470.83 (city hall-HSA deposit) 6. Dows Community Grocery $10.48 (city hall-supplies) 7. Jeanette Wenzel $1,470.66 (city hall-gross salary) 8. IRS $750.57 (city hall-November Federal, FICA-Medicare tax) 9. IPERS $$432.35 (city hall-November IPERS) PUBLIC WORKS 1. Aspen Tree Service $45.00 (road usestump removal) 2.

Brown Supply $340.00 (road useequipment repair) 3. Alliant Energy $1,458.75 (road use-street lights, shop electric) 4. Urness Hardware $43.96 (road usesupplies) 5. CI Concrete $281.06 (road use-cement) 6. Bruns Machine & Welding $343.47 (road use-equipment repair) 7. T&D Service $2,026.41 (road useequipment repair) 8. UBTC $1,136.95 (road use-bond interest) 9. UBTC $500.00 (road use-pickup payment) 10. Arnold Motors $214.96 (road use-supplies) BUSINESS ACTIVITIES 1. UBTC $461.99 (water-bond interest) 2. U.S. Cellular $42.48 (wastewater-phone expense)

3. UBTC $2,232.00 (water and wastewaterbond interest) 4. Packard Electric $1,745.92 (wastewaterrepairs) 5. Dows Post Office $141.00 (water-postage) 6. Matt Ring $1,767.45 (wastewater-gross..... salary) 7. Brown Supply $109.30 (water-supplies) 8. Iowa Rural Water $225.00 (water-dues) 9. Innovative Systems $2,492.90 (waterrepairs) 10.

AFLAC $123.24 (wastewater-insurance expense) 11.

Iowa Finance Authority $2,235.00 (wastewater-loan interest) 12.

Matt Ring $487.50 (wastewater-HSA deposit) 13. Matt Ring $1,767.45 (wastewater-gross salary) 14. New Cooperative $45.00 (wastewaterchemicals) 15.

Alliant Energy $1,902.30 (water, wastewater-electric expense) 16.

IPERS $518.18 (wastewater-November IPERS) 17.

IRS $846.80 (wastewater-November Federal, FICA-Medicare tax) 18.

AgSource Labs $281.90 (wastewatertesting) Motion carried. All ayes.

No public comments were heard.

Motion by Lienemann, seconded by Lane, to approve New Cooperative expanding the scale per the drawing that the Council received.

Motion carried. All ayes.

Motion by Lienemann, seconded by Gorder, to table LED light project until more information can be obtained. Motion carried. All ayes.

Motion by Lane, seconded by Worden, to approve the Clerk’s Report for October 2016.

Motion carried. All ayes. Receipts for October 2016 - $98,629.84. Expenses for October 2016 - $35386.62.

There being no further business, Mayor Klatt declared the meeting adjourned.

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ROBERT THELKE PROBATE NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WRIGHT COUNTY CASE NO. ESPR016679 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT THELKE, DECEASED. TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT THELKE, DECEASED, WHO DIED ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 9, 2016: You are hereby notified that on NOVEMBER 22, 2016, the last will and testament of Robert Thelke, deceased, bearing date of July 18, 2008, and the First codicil to the Last Will and Testament of Robert Thelke dated May 5, 2015, were admitted to probate in the abovenamed court and that John E. Coonley was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated: November 28, 2016.

John E. Coonley Executor of estate 121 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 397 Hampton, IA 50441 John E. Coonley, ICIS PIN No: 00007542 Attorney for executor Coonley & Coonley 121 first Ave. NW P.O. Box 397 Hampton, IA 50441 Date of second publication: 22nd day of December, 2016.

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NOTICE OF U.S. MARSHAL’S SALE C-16-3049 Public notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a writ of execution (or Fieri Facias), dated December 5, 2016, issued out of the United States District Court, for the Northern District of Iowa, on a judgment rendered in said Court, on the 27th day of October, 2016, in favor of the United States of America and against Christine R. Holst (deceased); Matthew P. Sheehan; Michael K. Holst; and Lorna C. Holst; and (a) The unknown spouses of the defendants, the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, legatees, creditors, and assignees of such of the defendants as may be deceased; (b) The unknown stockholders, officers, successors, trustees, creditors, and assignees of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; (c) The unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assignees of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership; (d) The unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in any way under legal disability; and (e) The unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, trustees, creditors, and assignees of any person alleged to be deceased and made defendants as such, I have, on this 22nd day of December, 2016, levied upon the following described real estate, situated in the County of Wright and State of Iowa, to wit: Lot 8 in Block 15 of the Town of Belmond, Wright County, Iowa.

I will, accordingly, offer said real estate for sale, at public auction to the highest and best bidder, for cash or certified check, on the 26th day of January, 2017, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the front door of the Wright County Courthouse, Clarion, Iowa.

Said sale shall be subject to any unpaid real property taxes or special assessments.

Dated, this 6th day of December, 2016. /s/ STEPHANIE J. WRIGHT Plaintiff’s Attorney Assistant United States Attorney 111 Seventh Ave SE, Box 1 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 319-363-6333 KENNETH J. RUNDE, United States Marshal NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA Wk.51,52,1,2

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approve Resolution 2016-35. By Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne; Nays: None. Resolution 2016-35 duly passed and reads as follows: RESOLUTION 2016-35 Resolution Approving Economic Development Assistance Contract between Prestage Foods of Iowa, LLC, Wright County, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority WHEREAS, Wright County (“County”) is a municipality established pursuant to the Code of Iowa of the State of Iowa and acting under the authorization of 15A and 403 of the Code of Iowa, 2015, as amended (“Urban Renewal Act”); and WHEREAS, a certain Economic Development Assistance Contract (the “Contract”) between the County, Prestage Foods of Iowa, LLC (the “Company”), and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) has been prepared in connection with the development of a new pork processing plant (the “Project”) for use in its business operations on certain real property in the State of Iowa; and WHEREAS, under the Contract, the County would be held to certain obligations where the Wright County Board of Supervisors feel is necessary and acceptable to approve; and NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Wright County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. The Board of Supervisors further finds that a public purpose will reasonably be accomplished by entering into the Economic Development Assistance Contract and complying with the terms, expectations, representations, and/or warranties defined within.

Section 2.

The Contract is hereby approved and the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Contract on behalf of the County, in substantially the form and content in which the Contract has been presented to this Board of Supervisors, and the Wright County Board of Supervisors and County Auditor are also authorized to make such changes, modifications, additions or deletions as they, with the advice of counsel, may believe to be necessary, and to take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Contract.

Section 3. After its adoption, a copy of this resolution and the Economic Development Assistance Contract shall be filed in the office of the County Auditor of Wright County to evidence the execution and further compliance with the Contract.

Section 4. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Passed and approved this 5th day of December, 2016.

Adam Clemons, Wright County Engineer, presented information for project BROSCO99(80)-8J-99. This bridge is located in Dayton Township, Section 21 on 250th Street.

This project will be paid out of the local budget and then 80% reimbursed by the D.O.T. Motion

by Helgevold, and seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the bid from Christensen Bros. out of Cherokee bid of $499,757.40 for Project with an immediate start date. Motion carried unanimously.

Clemons then presented information and requested to hire an engineering intern over winter break. This will be the same person that worked as a summer intern this past summer. This was approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Held a public hearing on Engineers Report for improvement to DD #208. Lee Galentine with Ryken Engineering gave some history of the drainage district and what he found when he prepared his report. There were 5 landowners present. Discussion was held regarding the landowners creating a waterway themselves and if they would like to proceed with an improvement later on, the engineers report will be on file for 10 years. There was then a motion by Rasmussen, and seconded

by Helgevold, to place on file the engineers report and to dismiss the improvements due to lack of landowner desirability. Motion carried.

Rasmussen left the meeting.

Andy Yackle, Building and Grounds Director, presented a spreadsheet showing the amount of money received for the Courthouse renovation and money spent so far. Motion

by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to bid out the courthouse renovation project to have the bids received by February 1, 2016. Motion carried, with Rasmussen absent. Chairman Watne did speak to Rasmussen prior to him leaving and he was in favor of the project.

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

Motion carried.

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Minutes of the previous regular meeting of November 28, 2016, were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

Bryce Davis, Wright County Economic Development Director, presented the Urban Renewal Joint Agreement with the City of Eagle Grove. This agreement states that the boundaries of the Agribusiness Urban Renewal Area include property lying inside the city limits of Eagle Grove. This agreement will allow the County to assist in financing projects within this area.

Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve Resolution 2016-34. By Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne; Nays: None. Resolution 2016-34 duly passed and reads as follows: RESOLUTION 2016-34 APPROVING URBAN RENEWAL JOINT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, Wright County (“County”) is a municipality established pursuant to the Code of Iowa of the State of Iowa and acting under the authorization of 15A and 403 of the Code of Iowa, 2015, as amended (“Urban Renewal Act”); and WHEREAS, in accordance with paragraph 4 of Section 403.17 of the Code of Iowa, a county may exercise urban renewal powers with respect to designate a portion of real property (the “Property”) which is located inside or within two miles of the boundaries of a city only if the county and city have entered into a joint agreement with respect to such exercise of powers, and; WHEREAS, the Property lies within two miles of the boundaries of the City of Eagle Grove, Iowa (the “City”), and; WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Joint Agreement between Wright County and the City of Eagle Grove is necessary to proceed with the 2016 Wright County Agribusiness Urban Renewal Area and to adopt an Urban Renewal Plan to govern projects and initiatives in the Urban Renewal Area, consisting of (i) using tax increment financing to support the construction of wastewater treatment facilities necessary for the development of new agribusiness interests; (ii) using tax increment financing to support the construction of transportation infrastructure necessary for the development of new agribusiness interests; and (iii) providing tax increment financing support to the development of a pork processing plant (collectively, the “Projects”), and; WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Wright County has requested that the City enter into a joint agreement in order to enable the County to exercise urban renewal powers with respect to the Property and to carry out the Projects; and WHEREAS, the parties have reached an Urban Renewal Joint Agreement; and NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Wright County, Iowa, as follows: Pursuant to the factors listed in Chapter 403, the Board of Supervisors hereby finds that: Section 1. The Urban Renewal Joint Agreement is hereby approved to be signed by the Chairperson and the County Auditor, and the Chairperson and County Auditor are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the County, in substantially the form and content in which the Urban Renewal Joint Agreement has been presented to this Board of Supervisors, after the Agreement has been officially signed by both parties and such officers are also authorized to make such changes, modifications, additions or deletions as they, with the advice of bond counsel, may believe to be necessary, and to take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Urban Renewal Joint Agreement before and after the Chairperson and County Auditor sign the Agreement.

Section 2. After its adoption, a copy of this resolution and the Urban Renewal Joint Agreement shall be filed in the office of the County Auditor of Wright County to evidence the continuing support of the 2016 Wright County Agribusiness Urban Renewal Area.

Section 3. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Passed and approved this 5th day of December, 2016.

Davis then presented information concerning the agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority in relation to the contract they have with Prestage Foods of Iowa, LLC and what is expected of Wright County in relation to the contract. After some consideration there was a motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to

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Courthouse News Births Oliver J. Fitz Magana, born on November 21 to Eric Magana and Ciara Valdivia, Goldfield.

Gabriel Joseph Washington, born on November 22 to James and Kelsey Washington, Humboldt.

Maddox Asa Reichter, born on November 22 to Jordan and Brooke Reichter, Eagle Grove.

Royce Jean Cross, born on November 28 to ShaeLee Cooper, Klemme.

Finn Dalton Ray Ferguson, born on November 28 to Noah and Stephanie Ferguson, Lehigh.

Tinsley Ann Malek, born on November 28 to Seth and Elizabeth Malek, Garner.

Reid Henry-Andrew Janssen, born on November 29 to Kyle and Samantha Janssen, Alexander.

Emma Rayne Linn, born on November 30 to Cassandra Linn, Forest City.

Phoenix Dream Kluever, born on November 30 to Laura Domeyer, Corwith.

Lincoln Gunnard Larson, born on November 30 to Patrick and Andrea Larson, Lytton.

William Frederick Johnson, born on November 30 to Jacob and Lauren Johnson.

Nova Anne Thompson, born on December 1 to Cheyanne Guthrie, Moorland.

Tristan Jean Lambert, born on December 2 to Jessica McVay, Clarion.

Deaths Kelli Feske, 51, Eagle Grove, died on November 22.

Beverly Wason, 86, Clarion, died on November 30.

Marriage License Robert Arnold, Belmond to Melissa Yetter, Belmond on December 3.

Civil Court Capital One Bank vs. Todd Kepler. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 5.

Wells Fargo Bank vs. Anna Morgan. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 1 in the amount of $5,646.77.

District Courts The court handled three probation revocations.

Jodi Fiferlick, 29 Goldfield, pled guilty on December 2 to Driving While Barred. Fiferlick was sentenced to four days in jail, fined $625 plus 35% surcharge, and $100 in costs.

Luis Samol Salazar, 33, Hampton, pled guilty on December 1 to Obstruction of Emergency Communications. Samol Salazar was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $3,732.07 in costs.

Robert Bass, 54, Clarion, pled guilty on December 1 to Trespassing.

Bass was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

Corey Withers, 18, Emmetsburg, pled guilty on December 2 to Assault (pled from Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness). Withers was sentenced to 30 days in jail (20 days suspended), placed on one year probation, fined $65 plus 35%

surcharge, and $100 in costs.

Rene Cuevas Bautista, Marble Rock, pled guilty on December 1 to Driving While License Denied or Revoked. Cuevas Bautista was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $1,000 plus 35% surcharge, $10 DARE, and $100 in costs.

Enrique Montoya Jaraleno, 42, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on December 2 to OWI First Offense.

Montoya Jaraleno was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $1,250 plus 35% surcharge, $10 DARE, and $1,238.50 in costs.

Traffic Court Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Paula Ahlrich, Pocahontas; Kristian Rachut, Mason City; Benjamin Lindell, Rosemount, MN; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Jonathan Flores, Milwaukee, WI; Mark Miller, Ham Lake MN; Olga Alvarado Mordal, Kansas City, MO; Rodney Rauch, Clarion; Donnell Humphrey, Alexander; Karen Lund, Goldfield; Domingo Nunez, Eagle Grove; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Jodi Goodale, Waterloo; Ashton Miller, Carmel, IN; Gaige Adkins, Winfield, KS; Speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over): Sarah Ennis, Des Moines; Speeding over 55 zone (21 or over): Charles Johnson, Minneapolis, MN; Speeding: Vriel Acevedo, Rowan; Estefany Montanez-Fuentes, Belmond; Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: Oscar Castellanos, Port Charlotte, FL;

Nancy Vasquez, Fort Dodge; Ricky Clay, Goldfield; No Valid Drivers License: Olga Alvarado Moradel, Kansas City, MO; Socorro Gutierrez, Eagle Grove; Vriel Acevedo, Rowan; Marcelino Ortiz, Clarion; Ernesto Mejie, Clarion; Driving While License Under Suspension: Guillermo OronaRivas; Humboldt; Natasha Paredes, Eagle Grove; Michael Hamner, Clarion; Marcelino Gasca, Clarion; Arnold George-Escobar, Fort Dodge; Operation Without Registration: Bria Fouts, Dows; Alexis Gomez, Rowan; Ramae Schuver, Goodell; JoAnne Duncalf, Clarion; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Erik Martinez Yepez, Dows; Jimmy Alfaro Urizar, Hampton; Alexis Gomez, Rowan; Dee Diaz, Rowan; Vriel Acevedo, Rowan; Failure to Maintain Registration: Rion Fuller, Eagle Grove; Violation of Instruction Permit Limitation: Chang Yin, Ames; Unlawful Use of License of NonOperators ID: Austin Cope, Clarion; Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device/Stop Sign/Yield Sign: Caitlin Jeske, Fort Dodge; Improper Rear Lamps: Austin Cope, Clarion; Careless Driving: Craig Traeger, Goldfield; Dark Window/Windshield: Tyler Moothart, Miles; Permitting Unauthorized Person To Drive: Megan Keul, Belmond Small Claims

Capital One Bank vs. Donnie Hauser, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $1,277.93 with 2.62% interest from October 12.

T&D Service vs. Cory Schultz, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $763.20 with 2.62% interest from October 14.

Midland Funding LLC vs.

Mercedes Thul, Eagle Grove.

Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $1,456.29 with 2.62% interest from October 14.

Midland Funding LLC vs.

Diana Diaz-Rodriguez, Belmond.

Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $783.06 with 2.62% interest from October 20.

Midland Funding LLC vs. Rachel Frakes, Eagel Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on November 30 in the amount of $2,013.96 with 2.62% interest from November 2.

Property Transfer Warranty Deed: Seeds Sygenta to Steven and Rodney Been and Charles Sheakley; 30-93-23 Tracts 1479911657029 1479911657029-2; 16-2431.

Quit Claim Deed: Cynthia and James Schaffer to Joshua and Katie Schaffer; Clar King’s Addn Blk 2 Lot 2 and N 1/2 Vacated Alley; 162434.

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Warranty Deed: Robert and Judith Ritter to Wright County Conservation Board and Wright County Iowa; 21-90-23 SW Parcel G in N 1/2; 16-2455.

Quit Claim Deed: Jason and Jaclyn Wessels to Allen Home Center LLC; Belm Orig Addn Blk 24 Lot 3 E 43’ of W 48’ Except S 16.5’; Belm Orig Addn Blk 24 Lot 6 Except S 16.5’; 16-2456.

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

• Thursday, December 15 Newsletter Articles Due, 5:00p.m. 2nd year Webelos, 6:00p.m. 1st year Webelos • Sunday, December 18 8:30a.m. Traditional Service, Baptism, 9:40a.m. Sunday School/Confirmation, 10:45a.m. Contemporary Service • Monday, December 19 3:30-6:00p.m. Hiz Kidz, 6:30p.m.

Lydia Circle at Kay Brooks • Wednesday, December 21 8:30a.m. Bibles and Bikes, 3:30p.m.

CHICKS, 3:30p.m. G3, 5:30p.m. Wolves, 6:00p.m. Praise Team practice, 6:30p.m.

Trusees meeting, No Chancel Choir, No Church Council meeting • Thursday, December 22 No Pack meeting FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley • www.firstlutheranclarion.com 515-532-3440 • Thursday, December 15 9:00a.m. Sew Ladies • Sunday, December 18 9:00a.m. Worship Service (4th Sunday in Advent), 10:00a.m. Fellowship, 10:15a.m. Sunday School/Confirmation, 2:Sunday School Christmas part @ UCC Congregational Church • Monday, December 19 3:30 Hiz Kidz, 7:00p.m. Bible & Brew (Chappy’s on Main) • Wednesday, December 21 3:30p.m. God’s Guitars, 3:30p.m.

C.H.I.C.K.S. @ Methodist church( open to all middle school/high school girls) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 • Sunday, December 18 10:15a.m. Fellowship, 11:00a.m.

Worship-Choir-Cantata, 2:00p.m. SS program CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 • Thursday, December 15 10:00a.m. Women’s Bible Study, • Sunday, December 18 9:00a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 10:00a.m. Worship Service-Church Sanctuary-S.S. Christmas Program, 4:00p.m. Impact (7-12 grades) • Monday, December 19 3:30-6:00p.m. Hiz Kidz (k-5th grades – Methodist Church) • Tuesday, December 20 6:00a.m. Iron Men, 7:30a.m. Elders’ Meeting • Wednesday, December 21 10:00a.m. Weekly Prayer Time (Sandy Stephenson’s), 8:00p.m. Iron Men 2 (Josh Diamond’s) ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Jerry W. Blake, pastor 515-532-3586 • Thursday, December 15 – Immaculate Conception 8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG), 10:00a.m. Staff Meeting (office closed),

6:00p.m. Pastoral Council at St. John, clarion • Friday, December 16 7:40a.m. Rosary/Mass at St. John, Clarion • Saturday, December 17 – Collection/ Youth Mass 4:00p.m. Mass, 8:00p.m. Spanish Mass • Sunday, December 18 – Haiti 8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG), 10:30a.m. Mass (St. Francis, Belmond), 11:30a.m. Cluster Confirmation Class (St. Francis, Belmond), 6:30p.m. Cards (Sacred Heart, EG) • Monday, December 19 NO RCIA • Tuesday, December 20 10:00a.m. Care Center Mass (Anointing of the Sick), • Wednesday, December 21 6:30p.m. Adoration • Thursday, December 22 Cluster Office Closed (Staff Meeting), 8:00a.m. Mass (Sacred Heart, EG), 9:00a.m. Sewing Circle at St. John, Clarion UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 • Sunday, December 11 9:00a.m. Worship THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Pastor 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 • Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service (FREE Lunch following Service, First Sunday of the Month Only) THE DWELLING PLACE Pastor Kim Lee 1204 Central Ave East 515-293-2822 • Sunday, December 18 10 a.m. Church Services, Children’s Ministries: Little Lights (0-2 years); Kids Alive (3-7 years) • Wednesday night services will resume January 2017.

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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 E. Oak St., Goldfield, IA 50542 515-825-3581 Reverend Sara Sutter goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net • “Like” us on Facebook • Thursday, December 15 9:00-10:30a.m. TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #IA 1348, Goldfield, weighin and meeting (Fellowship Room), New members always welcome!, 6:30p.m.

Advent Gathering, led by Rev. Sara Sutter • Friday, December 16 10:00a.m. Advent Gathering, led by Rev. Sara Sutter (Rotary Senior Center) • Sunday, December 18 9:15a.m. Sunday School (All Ages), 9:45a.m. Choir Practice, 10:30a.m.

Worship Service, Communion, 11:30a.m.

Fellowship Coffee, 4 p.m. Sunday School Christmas Program, followed by a light supper.

• Tuesday, December 20 6:30p.m. Community Creative Crafts & Coloring Night, Rose Room. Everyone welcome!

• Wednesday, December 21 NO AFTER-SCHOOL STORY-TIME 4-7p.m.- Christmas Open House at Steve & Pastor Sara Sutter’s home.

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HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-366 • Friday, December 16 9:30a.m. Bible Study (at Samuel) • Sunday, December 18 9:00a.m. Worship, 10:15a.m. Sunday School • Tuesday, December 20 January Newsletter Items Due • Wednesday, December 21 6:00p.m. Confirmation • Thursday, December 22 10:00a.m. Pastors’ Prayer HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Zach Fischer 2137 Hancock Avenue 515-825-3110 • Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service • Wednesdays Prayer Meeting, youth group, kids club (1st – 6th grades – during school year) WRIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1730 130th Street, Kanawha 641-762-3947 • Sunday, December 18 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 6 p.m. Evening Worship

Rowan Area

UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Pastor Nancy Hofmeister 811 Pesch St., Box 38, Rowan • Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Fellowship Coffee IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Jct. Highway 69 & 3 Pastor Mark Peterson • Sunday, December 18 10:30 a.m. Divine Services, 11:45 a.m.

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ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 • Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sunday, December 18 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available, 5:30 p.m.

(3rd Sunday of the month except February) Adult Bible Study with childcare available. Food and fellowship follows

UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN Dows / Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sunday, December 18 8:45 a.m. Alexander Methodist Worship, 9 a.m. Dows Sunday School, 10 a.m. Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church (First two Sundays each month and at Untied Methodist Church on remaining Sundays) FIRST REFORMED 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Phillip Arnold • Sunday, December 11 8:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School (Sunshine Room), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m. Sunday School, 6:30 p.m. HS Youth Group Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Diane Friedericks, Interim • Sunday, December 18 10:30 a.m. Worship

Monitor Memories

From the archives oF the Wright county monitor

1981 and 1946 35 Years Ago December 10, 1981 Wes Johnson, who is the vocational agriculture instructor at the Clarion Schools, spoke before the school board about the make-up of a vocational agricultural advisory committee. Johnson presented six names before the school board and he said all six had indicated they would be willing to serve. The school board voted and gave their approval.

Christmas is a time of tradition, and of remembering family and friends. Each person has his own way o making the holidays special and meaningful; for the Eikenberrys, Dan Sue, John and Allison, their Christmas remembrances are associated with their ornament collection. Sue Eikenberry began collecting holiday ornaments 12 years ago. Their tree is graced with ornaments from a wide variety of places.

Children in the Clarion area have once again been granted priority phone routing and will be able to talk with Santa Claus this Friday evening, December 11, from 6 until 8 p.m. The Dial-A-Santa project is being sponsored by the JayCees.

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70 Years Ago December 12, 1946 Clarion’s decorative Christmas lights along Main street were turned on for the first time Monday evening as the city swung back to normal lighting following the lifting of the government’s dimout order. Along with the blaze of special holiday lighting, the theatre marquee shone brilliantly again and store windows were bright with Christmas gifts.

Plans are well underway for the Clarion Chamber of Commerce annual gridiron banquet at the I. O. O. F. hall Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. The banquet will be the second annual such event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Featured speaker of the evening will be Glenn Devine of the State University of Iowa athletic department. He will speak on intercollegiate football from the coach’s angle.

Saturday Clarion took on a more festive air last week when the Uker Sewing Machine and Radio shop broadcast Christmas carols from its store. Many shoppers lingered awhile on the streets to enjoy the beautiful Christmas music.

United Church of Christ Presents “JOY!” December 18

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Travis Berg, Pastor • Sunday, December 18 9 a.m. Worship, 10:15 a.m. ABC/ Sunday School UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sunday, December 18 8:30 a.m. Worship (B), 9:30 a.m.

Worship (LC), 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg, IA 50034 Ron Lotz, Pastor • Sunday, December 18 8:00-9:00a.m. The Café is open, 9:00a.m. Sunday School (Adults and Jr & Sr High Youth), 10:00a.m. Worship Service, 5:30p.m Story Time, bring a Christmas Treat to share. Pastor Ron will share an original Christmas Story.

• Tuesday, December 20 6:00a.m. Men’s Bible Study • Wednesday, December 21 – Family Night 6:00p.m. Pizza supper, 6:00-7:00p.m.

The Café is open, 6:25p.m. Awana (3 yrs to 5th grade), 6:30p.m. Jr High Youth, 7:00p.m. Sr High Youth, Adult Bible Study – Family Life Skills Class NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastors Tom Dettmer and Stanley Peterson • Sunday, December 18 9:30a.m. Joint Sunday Worship Service with Holy Communion, Coffee to follow

The United Church of Christ, Congregational invites the public to their presentation of the Christmas cantata “JOY!” on Sunday December 18 at 11 a.m. Additional singers from

local churches are also involved in the production. Please mark your calendar and come and hear “JOY!”, a gospel Chiristmas celebration.

Wright County Transit Notice to all riders Any Punch Cards, Tickets, or Gift Certificates that were purchased from either the City of Clarion or the City of Eagle Grove will only be accepted until December 31, 2016. After this date they will not be accepted as forms of payment.

Please use up what you have of these payment types before they

are no longer accepted and you are out money. From all of us at Wright County Transit, “Thank you for using our service.”

Also Wright County Transit will be closed on December 26, 2016 in observance of Christmas. Happy Holidays from Wright County Transit!

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Remembering our loved ones....

Willard “Bill” McConaughy

1930 - 2016 willard “bill” Mcconaughy Willard “Bill” McConaughy, beloved husband and father, passed away on December 2, 2016 in Sun City, Arizona.

Bill was born in 1930 in his mother and father’s house on 8th street in Marion, Iowa.

Bill’s childhood was spent in Marion, along with a short detour in Ventura, Ca as his father moved west to look for work during the depression.

They eventually returned, and Bill finished his education in Marion, and graduated from Marion High School in 1948.

Soon after in the summer of 1949, he met his lifelong companion, Marian Brink. They were married on October 8th, 1950, and made their home in Marion. Bill started working for the Model paint company, owned by his father. In 1962, he and his father together purchased a restaurant on the Mississippi River in Andalusia, Illinois called Bev and Ollies. In 1963, the restaurant was sold and the family moved to Clarion, Iowa to join his brother, Lyle McConaughy. Soon after arriving in Clarion, Bill

and Marian purchased Ken’s restaurant and eventually renamed it McConaughy’s restaurant. For the next 20 plus years, McConaughy’s restaurant was a north central Iowa landmark for travelers crisscrossing Iowa and a go-to dining spot for Clarion and surrounding towns. In 1985, they sold the restaurant and went into semi-retirement back home in Marion. In 1993, they relocated to Sun City, Arizona.

Bill loved his family, and made spending time with them and taking care of them his life’s work. Bill loved playing golf and spent his semi-retirement years in Sun City as a Ranger on the golf course near his home. Bill was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and all the Arizona sports teams.

Bill’s legacy lies not in what he did on this earth, but in who he was and the people he touched. Bill was the kind of person who saw the best in people, gave everyone the benefit of the doubt, and would extend a hand to help whenever he was able. As the owner of a small business for many years, he showed literally hundreds of people that leaders can be both generous and driven. He cared about his customers, and put his heart and soul into his staff, and the quality and reputation of his restaurant.

Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marian McConaughy. He is also survived by his daughter Deborah(Paul) Schultz of Marion, Iowa, his son Craig(Sandy) of McAllen Texas, His son Matthew(Angela) of Rolling Hills, Ca, his brother’s Lyle(Sun City, AZ) and Ronald(Denver, Co), six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Mildred, his father Eugene, and his grandson David.

Services for Bill will be at Sunland Mortuary in Sun City at 1:00 on Monday December 5. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in Bill’s name to his church home, the First Christian Church at 14001 N. Thunderbird Blvd in Sun City, AZ.

donald e. patterson Donald E. Patterson, 86, of Cedar Falls, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the Western Home Communities Elizabeth Martin Health Center in Cedar Falls. He was born December 29, 1929 in Galt, Iowa, the son of Terry “Ted” and Louise (Schott) Patterson. Don married Myrna C. Christensen on May 22, 1954 and they later divorced. Don was a graduate of Clarion High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

He was owner and president of Patterson Steel Erection, Inc. for 30 years. Don was a member of the NRA and a lifetime member of the Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49.

Don is survived by four sons, Roger (Sue Albert) Patterson, Jim Patterson and Mike (Jackie) Patterson, all of Cedar Falls, and Todd (Nancy) Patterson of Hudson, Iowa; a daughter, Anita (Chad) Wolf, of Cedar Falls; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; six brothers, Dean Patterson of Auburn, Washington, Clint (Luanne) Patterson of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Harlan (Kathy) Patterson of West Union, Iowa, Lee (Sally) Patterson of Clarksville, Iowa, Jerry Patterson of Rockford, Illinois and John Patterson of Cedar Falls; a sister, Joan (Gary) Frieling, of Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, and his special nurse and friend, Christy Engels, of Cedar Falls. george thomas tjarks George Thomas Tjarks, 78, of Iowa Falls, Iowa passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at his home in Iowa Falls. Funeral services for George Thomas Tjarks will be held 10:30 am, Friday, December 9, 2016 at the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel; 1521 Washington Ave; Iowa Falls, Iowa, 50126.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, December 8, 2016 also

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A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the Renwick United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Oakcrest Funeral Services, Renwick.

Graveside services will be held in Amsterdam Cemetery, Kanawha, Iowa.

Vesta Mae Anderson, the daughter of Frank S. and Ollie Mae (Moseley) Nelson, was born February 3, 1925, in Woolstock Township, Wright County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in Eagle Grove.

On October 18, 1941, Vesta was united in Marriage with Duane O. Anderson, at Wolf Point, Montana. At this time Duane was drafted into the service and Vesta continued her education.

In 1943 she was employed at the Ammunition Factory near Ankeny, Iowa, inspecting 50 caliber shells. In He was preceded in death by 1946 and 1947 she and her husband his parents and an infant sister, farmed North of Corwith, Iowa Mildred Patterson. before moving to their farm South of Services were Friday, December Corwith.

9, 2016, at Hudson United Vesta was a member of the Methodist Church in Hudson, United Methodist Church. She also Iowa, with burial at Evergreen belonged to the Neighborhood club Cemetery in Clarion, Iowa. until it was dissolved. She enjoyed Military honors were conducted the farm life and working with her by the Clarion American husband in the fields.

Vesta passed away Thursday, Legion Post 246 and VFW Post 2612. Memorials may be directed December 8, 2016 at Hancock to the Shriners Hospitals for County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Children. Condolences may be She was 91.

Preceding her in death are her left at www.DahlFuneralHome. parents; husband, Duane, twin com. grandchildren, Holly and Emily; sisters; Viola Nelson, Margaret (Jim) Louberto, Pauline (Earl) Orr, Nell at the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorials may be directed to: The Family of George Tjarks; c/o Linn’s Funeral Home; 1521 Washington Ave.; Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Home is helping the family with arrangements. To leave online condolences and view the full biography please visit linnsfuneralhome.com

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Vesta Mae Anderson

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1925 - 2016 (Edger) Butterfield, Ione Nelson and Mary (Bud) Schaeffer and her brothers; John Nelson, Clifford (Lucille) Nelson and Eddie (Jan) Nelson.

Vesta is survived by her children: Thomas Anderson and wife Joan of Storrs, CT., Kathleen Anderson of Renwick, IA. Randolph Anderson and wife Debbie of Eaton, CO., Merlin Anderson and wife Vanna of Corwith, Joni Anderson of Renwick, Rusty Anderson of Fort Dodge; 17 grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Eunice Nelson of Eagle Grove and many nieces and nephews.

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Wright County Motors Open House

The crew at Wright County Motors. Wright County Motors hosted an appreciation breakfast for customers Saturday, December 10, from 8 to 10 a.m. Chris Cakes of Pocahontas, Iowa, provided pancakes and sausage for the event.

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Welcoming Alexandra Jansen, NP-C Family Medicine Provider

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Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics Welcomes Nurse Practitioner to Clarion Clinic Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of Alexandra Jansen, NP-C, to the Clarion Clinic. Alex joined the clinic earlier this year in an interim role and has now accepted a permanent position to continue providing family medicine through acute care services.

Alex received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Iowa, and she belongs to the American Academy of Nurse

Practitioners and the Emergency Nursing Association. Additionally, she has over 9 years of medical experience and was both a registered nurse and nurse practitioner with the United States Army.

Jansen is excited to be able to serve a great community and work with some of the best medical professionals around.

Visit IowaSpecialtyHospital.com for more information to learn more about Alex Jansen, NP-C.

Bradford Acquires Carol’s Tax and Accounting in Garner Bradford Tax & Accounting Network in Clarion wishes to announce the purchase of Carol’s Tax & Accounting in Garner, one of Hancock County’s largest tax practices. The newly acquired office will remain open year round at the same location at 635 West 3rd Street and maintain the same phone number, 641-923-2262.

Bradford has hired Dorothy Blakesley for the Garner office. She was a legal secretary, tax preparer, bookkeeper, and office manager of the Riehm & Hovda Law Office

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since 1979. Bradford will be upgrading the current location and will put in place a new improved tax system which includes software and computer equipment. An additional team of accountants/tax specialists will be made available to Dorothy as the client needs demand.

Bradford Tax looks forward to serving the tax needs of Hancock and surrounding counties, providing quality accounting and tax preparation services to both new and existing clients.

Wright County P.I.G December Meeting The Wright County P.I.G. December 4th meeting was held at the Ames Ice Arena where the club skated for two hours. The meeting was held in-between skating. During the meeting the club discussed sending “thank you” notes to the people who hosted the awards banquet at the November meeting.

It was also brought up how many people from the club attended beef weigh-in on December 3. Five members of the P.I.G. club will be showing cattle at the fair this year.

The club nominated Dylan Jackson to be the 2017 King Candidate for

4-H Fun Night. 4-H Fun Night will be held Saturday, March 11, at the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School.

All junior members must attend one of the FSQA meetings held in February, April, or May. Older members have the option to either attend a meeting or complete the test-out option. The next Wright County P.I.G. 4-H meeting will be held on January 16. It will be an industry tour.

Respectfully submitted, Sawyer Morrical, Reporter

Nancy Nail is handing over her keys to the library to new Clarion Public Library director Linda Lloyd.

Lloyd, who has been employed by the library for the past 12 years, is looking forward to beginning her new position on January 1. Nail’s last day will be December 30.

The Clarion Public Library board of directors is hosting a farewell coffee for Nancy Nail to celebrate her retirement on Thursday, December 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to stop at the front desk to wish Nancy well and to enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack.

Yard and Garden: Learning about Christmas Tree Facts and Legends

Last week, Greg Littlejohn (right) with Clarion Superfoods presented a check for $1,545 to county K-9 handler Adam Nerlien for the purchase of a new drug dog when K-9 Ali retires in the spring. Littlejohn said the funds were from “our great customers who purchased dog bones and blue light bulbs,” and through cash donations, which Superfoods matched.

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 515-2943108 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.

How many Christmas trees are purchased each year?

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, U.S. consumers purchased 25.9 million farmgrown 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

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Oregon is the top Christmas tree producing state.

In 2012, approximately 6.5 million trees were harvested in the state. North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington are the other top Christmas tree producing states. An estimated 27,000 trees were harvested in the state of Iowa.

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 snow-covered forest. Druids, priests of the ancient Celts, decorated their temples with evergreen boughs during the winter solstice as a symbol of everlasting life. The Vikings decorated evergreens with carved objects and food to entice the tree spirits to return in spring.

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.

Some believe the Christmas tree evolved from the Paradise Tree of

the Middle Ages. During the 14th and 15th centuries, evergreen trees played an important role in miracle and mystery plays. One such play dramatized the fall of Adam and Eve and was performed on Dec.r 24. On stage during the play was a Paradise Tree (an evergreen with red apples hung from its branches).

Others believe that the Christmas tree began with Martin Luther. According to legend, Martin Luther was inspired by the

beauty of the twinkling stars and stately evergreens on Christmas Eve. In an attempt to duplicate the scene, he cut down an evergreen, brought it home and decorated it with candles.

German immigrants and Hessian soldiers hired by the British to fight the colonists during the American Revolution are thought to have brought the Christmas tree tradition to the United States.

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Clarion Public Library has a part-time opening for a librarian. Approximately 20-30 hours per week. High school diploma required.

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Crispy Bacon Twists with Gouda and Apricot Preserves Cook time: 45 minutes | Serves: 15

Nonstick spray Flour, for dusting 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry dough, thawed 1 egg, beaten 1 cup (12 ounces) apricot preserves 2 cups (about 7 ounces) Gouda cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 pounds (about 25-30 slices) bacon Heat oven to 375 F. Line two rimmed baking pans with foil, set baking racks in pans and lightly spray racks with nonstick spray.

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Hagie Manufacturing LLC’s Limited Production 2017 STS16 Ready for Order Hagie Manufacturing LLC’s largest full season applicator is now available with enhancements for the 2017 model year. Hagie is officially taking orders for a limited production build of the STS16 for the 2017 calendar year.

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Rowan Location Site of New Pelleting Feed Mill

Construction Expected to Begin December 2016 The Board of Directors and Management of NEW Cooperative, Inc., are pleased to announce the construction of a new pelleting feed mill in Rowan, Iowa. Construction of the new feed mill is expected to begin in December of 2016. The project will involve construction of a 180’ mill building that will house two 40 ton per hour pellet systems, 2,000 tons of load-out space, and 2,200 tons of ingredient storage space. Once operational, the mill will have a total production capacity of 400,000 tons of pelleted feed per year. The pelleting feed mill is expected to add up to fourteen new employees.

The feed mill will be built next to our Rowan grain facility on Highway 3. The NEW Cooperative Rowan location was chosen as the site for the new mill due to access to utilities, availability of land, and the existing grain assets at the facility. Kent Nolting, NEW Cooperative Feed Manager states, “The project makes sense in this area, as it will create a new market for our members’ grain, as well as provide us a way to better serve area livestock producers.”

NEW Cooperative expects the Rowan feed mill to be completed by the summer of 2018.

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History from Heartland – Water, Water Everywhere

By Mary Tesdahl Clarion has always had a relationship with water. The town was to be located in the exact center of the county, but the exact center of the county was in the middle of a slough, so the courthouse location was moved two blocks east to higher ground. One early report talks about Clarion having one of the purest water supplies in the state.

Very little chlorine was needed.

According to geologists, there was a large subterranean basin or lake under the city. It is down over 270 feet with a roof over one hundred feet in thickness.

In the early days, Clarion and the surrounding county were a hunting and fisherman’s paradise. There was a big lake that extended from the north end of second street northwest around to where the primary and grade school were. The outlet for this lake formed quite a creek – wide and deep enough that the roads crossing it had to be bridged. This creek followed a course from north to south along what is now Third Street NE. There were three bridges over this stream. All were three blocks east of Main Street – one on East Central Avenue; one on 1st Avenue NE and one on Second Avenue NE. The bridge on East Central was the largest and longest and was a favorite fishing spot. Another large

body of water was in the west part of town where the Chicago Great western depot was later located. It was about eight to ten feel deep in the center and extended from 2nd St NW to where the Hagie Seed corn plant was located. The outlet formed a small creek which ran south and emptied in a larger creek south of the disposal plant.

The water surrounding the town furnished ample fishing as well as duck and goose hunting. There were no closed seasons. In the summer there were bathing facilities and in the winter, there was skating, horse sleigh races, and square dancing on the frozen lakes.

All of this water would seem to mostly cause problems, but in 1875, it came in handy. There were many prairie fires in the early days around Clarion. They usually happened in the spring or late fall after a killing frost when the grass was dry. The grasses were from 18 inches to 4 or 5 feet tall. Many settlers were burned out – losing their houses, barns, or livestock feed. The largest prairie fire happened in 1875 when close to 40 thousand acres burned.

Surprisingly, there was no fire damage in Clarion because it was surrounded on all sides by small lakes, creeks, and ponds.

Mid-America Publishing Acquires The Aurelia Star and Marcell Publishing, LLC

Mid-America Publishing Corporation is pleased to announce its purchase of The Aurelia Star and Marcell Publishing, LLC from Marci Brown, of Cherokee, effective December 14, 2016.

The Star will be added to the Hampton-based corporations growing roster of 31 Iowa weekly newspapers and shoppers.

Other nearby papers also owned

by Mid-America include those in Holstein, Ida Grove, and Lake City. “We are excited to assume the ownership of The Aurelia Star,” said Mid-America Publishing’s President and CEO, Ryan Harvey.

“We believe this fits naturally with our western Iowa properties and our company as a whole. Marci has done a phenomenal job at re-building the Star and we are eager to carry her momentum forward.”

Marci’s decision to sell the paper was ultimately related to her decision to retire.

“We want to thank Marci for allowing Mid-America to continue the legacy of the Star,” Matt Grohe Mid-America Publishing Corporation added. “We know she’s put her heart and soul into the paper and we look forward to working with the local community to provide the most robust news product possible going forward.”

Harvey will assume the duties and title of publisher of the newspaper while the staff of the Courier and Advance will remain responsible for day to day operations in the interim.

As part of its new ownership Mid-America will be looking to add a part-time local writer and photographer to enhance coverage of local news and events.

“We believe a local newspaper needs to have local content,” Grohe said. “That’s why our mission

going forward with the Aurelia Star is the same as with every paper we publish, and that is to use the paper to tell the stories of the local residents, report on local events, and provide strong coverage of local government at the city, county, and school district levels. We’ve been very happy with the product the staff in Ida Grove and Holstein has been able to produce since ownership changes there and we fully expect to replicate our success there here in Aurelia by providing unique content, compelling photos and quality journalism for the folks in the region.”

The publication will join MidAmerica’s portfolio of weekly newspapers which aside from the Courier, Advance, and Ida County Reminder also include: The Calmar Courier; Postville Herald; The Outlook, in Monona; The Eldora Herald-Ledger and Hardin County Index, with an office in Eldora; The Leader, with offices in Garner and Britt; the Grundy Register, in Grundy Center; the Buffalo Center Tribune; the Parkersburg Eclipse-NewsReview; the Wright County Monitor, in Clarion and Dows; the Eagle Grove Eagle; the Buffalo Center Tribune, The Pioneer Enterprise (Rockwell-Thornton), The Sheffield Press; The Hampton Chronicle; The Butler County Tribune-Journal (Allison); the Clarksville Star, The Ogden Reporter, and The GraphicAdvocate, with offices in Lake City and Rockwell City.

The company also owns and operates newspapers in southeast Iowa, namely, The News-Review, in Sigourney, The Keota Eagle, Keota, and The Sun with offices in New Sharon and Fremont. The company additionally produces two weekly political newspapers,

the Conservative Chronicle and the Liberal Opinion Week as well as several TMC shoppers, such as The Hampton Chronicle’s Bonus in Hampton, The Spectrum in Lake City-Rockwell City, The Leader’s Shopper News Review in Garner, The Reminder in Ida Grove; and the Wright County Reminder in Clarion; plus monthly shoppers such as The Dual County Leader in Eagle Grove and the Keokuk County Chief in Sigourney.

Additionally, the company publishes north central Iowa’s only Latino-oriented newspaper, Viva Iowa! which serves Franklin and Wright Counties. Mid-America also operates a custom printing division, Mid-America Business and Personal Printing, that offers individualized printing and publishing solutions such as banners, posters, postcards, direct mailing, mailing list management, letter head design, newsletter management and dozens of other marketing and promotional products which it plans to make available locally in the Alta and Aurelia area.

Mid-America Publishing Corporation is a closely held family run company owned primarily by the granddaughter of the founder, Willard D. Archie, Jeanette M. Grohe, and her husband Matt Grohe, who also serves as the company’s Chairman and corporate Vice President. The Grohe family has extensive ties to area with the board secretary, Ronald Grohe, having grown up in Alta, Storm Lake and Hartley. Ron is also the brother in law of Nona Grohe and uncle to Sue Grohe Roberts and Kelli Hirschman, Aurelia residents.

From the outset, several major changes will be evident with the Star.

Namely, as part of the changeover the newspaper’s billing and circulation

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will be consolidated to the company’s home office in Hampton effective immediately. The printing of the newspaper will also move to the company’s Hampton facility and a new website and Facebook presence for the newspaper will be launched within a few weeks. The newspaper will continue with its same email address however which will remain Aurstar@gmail.com.

The paper will also retain its current mailing address.

To reach the office, please call the Ida Grove location at 712-3643131 for immediate assistance during business hours. Readers will note that the newsstand price will also be increasing from .75 cents to $1 effective next week and will be available at all of the same newsstand locations by Tuesday afternoons at 3 p.m. Also, effective immediately fees for publication of full obituaries will be $25. Engagement and birthday announcements will now cost $5 as well while a wedding announcement will be $10.

As far as the actual paper itself, the paper size will be a slightly wider format, expanding from a 25.5inch web to a 28-inch web format.

The format reflects the width of all other Mid-America papers which will allows advertising customers the opportunity to easily place advertising from the Star into any of the company’s other newspapers, and allows Mid-America to include other area social news and photographs of possible interest to local readers seamlessly into the format.

Readers can find more information on this story and additional coverage of the newspaper’s transition in next week’s Star. Thank you for your past, present and future support of the Aurelia Star!

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Cowboys take two more dual meets

Clarion-goldfield-dows sports notes

Defeat Lions, Cadets in NCC action

By Les Houser The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling team hosted both Clear Lake and Iowa Falls-Alden last Thursday. They opened the night by sqeaking past the Lions 36-31, then finished the night by easily disposing of the Cadets 54-22.

Versus the Lions, it was Sam Wigans (160) and Ben Powers (195) winning by fall. Chance Konopasek (106) and Tanner Abbas (138) both posted technical falls, while Connor Johnson (126) and Mason Carpenter (182) scored major decisions for extra points.

Against the Cadets, Konopasek, Abbas, Dakota Hennigar (152), Wigans, Carpenter, Powers and Trent McAtee (285) all powered their way to pin points with Powers the fastest in a mere 13 seconds.

The team competes in their final duals, before the holiday break, this Thursday at Webster City with Humboldt also competing there.

Results-Cowboys 36, Lions 31 106-Konopasek W by tech. fall 20-2 over Morey 113-Cowboys lost by fall 120-Oehlert L by fall to Hillyer 126-Johnson W by maj. dec. 13-0 over Hamlin 132-Murga L by fall to Doebel 138-Abbas W by tech. fall 23-8 over Canchola

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Reymundo Vasquez stays in control from on top in this match versus Clear Lake. The junior won the match 5-1, and took a major decision over his Cadet opponent on the same night.

Hannah TerHark Hannah scored 10 points to lead the team versus Iowa Falls-Alden, and hauled in five rebounds. The senior also added one assist and one steal to her night.

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Connor Johnson stays on offense versus his Clear Lake opponent. The junior won this match by major decision, and took first place on Saturday.

Mason Carpenter stays locked onto the arm of his Lion opponent in last Thursday home dual. The junior took a major decision in this match, and went on to take a gold medal in his weight class at Parkersburg on Saturday.

Rhett Darland Rhett scored 15 points, one of four in double figures, in the close loss to the Cadets. The junior also had four assists, three rebounds and steal and a blocked shot.

Cowboys Nearly Defeat Cadets 79-74 Four starters in double figures, Weidemann has a double-double

By Les Houser With four players having a battle for the scoring lead on the team, the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys varsity basketball team had almost enough to defeat Iowa Falls-Alden on the road last Friday. In the end, they still came out on the short side of a 79-74 final. The score was 37-26 Cadets at the half, with the Cowboys staying right with them throughout a very even second half.

“This was a game of two halves,” stated head coach Brandon Lantzky.

“We did not play particularly well in the first half. We turned the ball over a bit much, and failed to get containment with our press in that half. In the second half, we calmed things down and saw the first glimmer of how effective our offense could be. I was pleased with

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how we responded, we just ran short on time to make the comeback.”

The aforementioned four starters were led by Rhett Darland’s 15 points which included three buckets from long range. Ryan Darland and Sam Urness both swished 14 points through the rim, with Darland making four treys and Urness one.

Will Weidemann added 13 points, Derek Conlon eight points, Zack Leist seven points, Avery Harrington two points and Bryce Tegtmeyer one point. Weidemann enjoyed a doubledouble in securing 13 boards. Leist grabbed eight balls off the glass, with Conlon getting four and Rhett, Chase Harker and Tegtmeyer all three apiece. Marco Duran got his paws on two, with Urness, Ryan Darland and Harrington all finishing

Cowboy wrestling team takes second at Parkersburg Johnson, Abbas, Carpenter all take gold

By Les Houser The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling team is starting to round into mid-season form after taking second place at the 14-team Keith Vry Invitational hosted by AplingtonParkersburg last Saturday. A strong Don Bosco (DB) squad took the title with 184 points, followed in the top five by the Cowboys with 145, Sumner-Fredricksburg (S-F) with 132, Dike-New Hartford (D-NH) with 131.5 and Benton Community (BC) with 96.

Connor Johnson (126), Tanner Abbas (138 and Mason Carpenter (170) all grabbed gold medals by winning their respective brackets.

Johnson disposed of Crowley of Tipton by fall in 4:24 in the finals, Abbas picked up a technical fall 24-6 over Hellman of the Dons for the championship and Carpenter took a nice 7-0 win over Heathcoate (D-NH) to win.

Next up for the Cowboys is the twoday prestigious Battle of Waterloo this Friday and Saturday.

Results-Keith Vry Invitational 106-Konopasek: L 6-5 to Adams (Osage); bye; W by fall in 3:38 over Wilkinson (S-F); W 7-5 over Nicol (D-NH) – 5th 113-Stein: bye; L by fall to Kiebe (Highland-Riverside); bye; bye; L by fall to Klahsen (A-P) – 6th 120-Pate: bye; L by fall to Meyer (SF); bye; bye; L 8-3 to Northup (BC) – 6th 126-Johnson: bye; W 9-8 over Been

(B-K); W by fall in 4:24 over Crowley (TIP) – 1st 132-Murga: L by fall to Klahsen (AP); bye; L by fall to VanEngelenburg (S-F) –DNP 138-Abbas: W by fall in :34 over Dominy (A-P); W by tech. fall 21-6 over Hildebrand (MAQ V); W by tech. fall 24-6 over Hellman (DB) – 1st 145-Jergenson: W by fall in 5:09 over Franzenburg (BC); L by maj. dec.

14-4 to Seitsinger (S-F); L by fall to Hahn (H-R) – 4th 152-Hennigar: W by fall in 2:53 over Maitland (A-P); L by fall to Johnson (D-NH); L 9-2 to Downs (MAQ V) – 4th 160-Wigans: W 10-7 over Smith (MAQ V); L by fall to Seehase (S-F); L by fall to Smith (D-NH) – 4th 170-Carpenter: W by fall in 1:02 over Dugger (B-K); W 7-4 OVER Milder (REGINA); W 7-0 over Heathcote (D-NH) – 1st 182-Vasquez: bye; L 7-0 to Simpson (REGINA); bye; bye; W 11-5 over Crawford (BC) – 5th 195-Powers: W by fall in 1:51 over Jones (TIP); L 3-0 to Even (DB); W by fall in :41 over Kruse (MAQ V) – 3rd 220-Open weight for Cowboys 285-McAtee: bye; L 5-1 to Ahrends (D-NH); bye; bye; W by fall in :48 over Campbell (A-P) – 5th

the night with one each.

Urness dished out the ball for seven assists, with Rhett setting up four and Ryan two assists. Duran, Jacob O’Connor, Harker and Leist all added one each. Weidemann picked off three steals on defense, with Urness, Duran, Rhett Darland, Conlon, Harker and Leist all adding one steal each to their final line. Rhett and Bryce both made a blocked shot each.

The team is 1-2 overall, and hosts Webster City this Friday and Algona next Tuesday to close out the December schedule. “This is a team that has a bright future if they keep the vision of where they want to be in front of them, and let that drive them to improve everyday,” concluded Lantzky.

Athlete of the Week Tanner Abbas Tanner claimed the 138-pound weight bracket at Parkersburg, using a fall and two technical falls to propel him to the gold medal.

Derek Conlon looks to pass off to keep this play going. The senior had eight points and four rebounds versus Iowa Falls-Alden.

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Cheerleader Spotlight

Cowgirls lose to Iowa FallsAlden TerHark scores 10 points

Lili Swanson looks to pass the ball on this possession. The senior scored two points and had two rebounds versus the Cadets.

By Les Houser The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows varsity girls basketball team went on the road last Friday for their only contest of the week, suffering a 5732 loss at Iowa Falls-Alden. The Cadets built a 24-13 halftime lead and expanded on it through the third quarter for the win.

“This game came down to missing about five easy baskets, all in the first half,” stated head coach Kevin Kakacek. “When we get down by 10 points at the half, we will struggle to get those points back.

We start to panic and try too hard, and that is when we get turnovers.

With about two minutes left in the second quarter, we had the score to within five poi ntd and were moving the ball well on offense. They made a couple of baskets which put us in panic mode and we lost control of the half.”

Hannah TerHark netted 10 points, with Megan Askelsen close behind at eight points which included two treys. Courtney Harle and Vanessa Kolb both scored four points each, with Sid Magee, Chloe Johnson and Lili Swanson all adding two points each to the total. Both TerHark and Kolb grabbed five boards apiece, with Magee, Harle and Mikayla

Maci Konopasek Maci is in her first year of cheerleading for basketball. She is a senior.

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Hennigar all getting their hands on three caroms each.

Kolb dished the ball for two assists, with Johnson, Hennigar and TerHark all credited with one each.

Harle got her hands on three steals, with Johnson getting two thefts of the ball and Magee, Askelsen, Kolb, Hennigar and TerHark all one each.

Kolb went airborne for a blocked shot (all stats are unofficial).

“We came out in the third quarter and did not attack and run through the offense to get easy baskets,” said the head coach. “The Cadets came out with more energy and took over the game. We are seeing better passes within the game, and the girls are starting to see where we can get the ball and score. We just need to do it more often. We can’t go through long stretches of playing poor basketball and still win games.

We don’t have the scoring to make up for turnovers. We don’t get layups of fast breaks, so we need to rely on good half-court scoring and moving the ball. We are seeing some of this, we just need to make sure we are seeing more throughout the game. On the defensive side, we need to be better on-ball defenders.

We are letting the girl drive into the middle of the lane, which we can not let happen. They got into the middle of the lane and we had a hard time stopping them. When we did stop them, they had a hard time scoring.

Just a ton of little things that the girls are starting to see, now we just need to stop the opponents inside.”

The team hosts Webster City this Friday and Algona next Tuesday before the holiday break starts.

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By Karen Weld ** Thanks to Holmes Christmas Club for the fruit bags that were distributed across Wright County in the last few days. Hundreds of recipients who appreciate and enjoy them annually. ** First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance, 714 Central Avenue in Clarion, hosts its Christmas Open House on Friday, December 16 from 9 to 3. Prep kindergarten class will sing at 9:10 a.m. Join them for cookies and punch. ** First Citizens Bank, Central Avenue East in Clarion, hosts its Christmas Open House on Friday, December 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sign up for door prizes, plus register for a $3 donation with $ given to Clarion Ministerial Association, Wright County Humane Society or the Wright County Canine project.

Look for two classes of elementary students singing in the morning.

Coffee and treats provided by bank employees. ** THREE NIGHTS OF LIGHTS at Jenison-Meachem Arts Center on Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights December 16, 17, & 18 from 5 - 8 p.m. Join in the Christmas fun northeast of Belmond. ** Heartland Museum will be hosting a ‘Christmas Bake & Craft Sale’ on Saturday, December 17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Anyone interested in selling, contact Melanie; 1-515-689-9102. ** Santa Claus is coming to Shopko Hometown in Clarion on Saturday, December 17 from 11 am. -1 pm. Parents & family members are invited to bring their children to the store; don’t forget cameras to take photos. No professional photographer nor photos for sale. ** Last FREE Merchant sponsored movies for the Christmas sea-

son at the Clarion Theatre on Saturday, December 17 @ 11:30 a.m.

Movie is “The Wild”. Christmas fun. ** Join the United Church of Christ Congregational as they present ‘JOY!’ as a cantata on Sunday, December 18 at 11 a.m. Additional singers from local churches are also included; come and enjoy the music. ** Night of Community Caroling is set for Monday, December 19. Anyone interested should meet at the CGD Middle Circle Drive at 5:45 p.m.; for an evening of caroling - ending about 8 p.m. Contact Tom Simmons, City Rec Director 1-515-532-2482. ** “Crafts with Renee” at Eagle Grove Public Library on Thursday, December 22 from 3 - 5 p.m. ** Clarion Recreation Department’s TURKEY SPOTSHOT CONTEST is set for Tuesday, 22 beginning at 1 p.m. - CGD High School gym - for boys & girls, competing in ages 9 - 14 categories. Participants must complete registration forms; return to Tom Simmons at his elementary/middle school office 1-515-52-2482. ** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at the Clarion Theatre “Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them”.

Shows at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday on December 16 - 18 and Wednesday, December 21. Also Sunday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m.

For current shows/view previews - www.clariontheater.com ; phone 1-515-602-6606. ** FOCU$ ON BU$INE$$: Memo for the future: Movie time changes for Christmas; no movie on Saturday, December 24 for Christmas Eve. Movie is open on Christmas Day evening - December 25; no matinee on Christmas Day.

Thank You

How can a person say thank you enough ways to cover the multitude of caring acts that have been given to one’s family...We are covered in love and feel a huge debt of gratitude for the kindness that has been poured over our family with the death of Dan Cramer. Thank you to each person who has written, visited, called or been a part of the next phase of setting up the new dynamics of life.

~ Margaret, Tiffany, and Allison Cramer

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

The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications are now available for the 4-H scholarship program. Over 90 scholarship opportunities valued at over $90,000 will be awarded.

The various scholarship awards range in amounts from $500 to $10,000. Certain scholarships are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food and nutrition, ag business, animal science, journalism and STEM related studies. Former and current 4-H members graduating from high school or currently attending college are eligible applicants.

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

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

Information and applications for the 4-H Scholarships are now available online through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 PM, February 1, 2017 for consideration. Only one application form is needed for all Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships. Eligible students may apply for more than one scholarship, however, only one scholarship per individual will be awarded per academic year.

“We are extremely excited about our growing scholarship program and the additional resources that will be available for Iowa 4-H’ers entering or continuing college next fall,” says Albert Grunenwald, Executive Director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. “These donor-funded scholarships will help recipients build on their Iowa 4-H experiences and keep them on a path to future success.”

Since 1949, donors to the Iowa 4-H Foundation have provided financial resources to fund quality 4-H experiences and recognition opportunities for Iowa youth.

To further explore establishing a scholarship with the Iowa 4-H Foundation, please contact Mary Clancy, Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship Coordinator at clancy@iastate.edu or 712-830-13211.

4-H Scholarships Available Through The County And State Franklin County 4-H Foundation Announces Scholarships For 2017 The Franklin County 4-H Foundation is pleased to be able to award a scholarship to a graduating member of Franklin County 4-H. Applicant must be entering a trade school, community college, or college/university.

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By Marillyn Korth “Let it snow-Let it snow-Let it snow.”

Yes, when it snows like it did Saturday, it was delightful and beautiful. But we anticipated it would be cold and snow would have to be moved, so church was cancelled today.

Tuesday, I went over to visit Alice at the rehab center. She is doing well and looks good. I also visited Betty.

It was good to see her.

Jon and Michael brought the top to my Christmas tree. It looks good with a top on it. Friday, Don and Sandy and I went to Dudleys. Sandy drove as she was taking her car to Iowa Falls for service.

Saturday, Chardel came up in the snow and brought me a poinsettia plant. Autumn, her little dog came, too. She went uptown and bought me some groceries. We had a very good lunch here.

I encouraged her to go home before she actually did, as I was afraid she would have an accident in the snow, but she got home ok. It is always a joy to see her. She was glad to see Don and Sandy, also.

I need to go to the farm when I can to get some more things. I want to make mice out of Oreos and maraschino cherries. I will see what the weather does.

The hunters are out and guess who got the first deer? Haylee, of course.

She got the first one last year, too.

Ha! Next year, she will have to wait until the guys get one.

Sandy gave me a couple of clippings sent to her from their cousin Barb, daughter of Verlyn Hackbarth.

She and her sister live in Monona, where this 104-year-old woman lives. She graduated from Dows High School as Evelyn Hanson. Her father was a blacksmith, she had a sister who married a Peterson.

Does anyone remember her? They moved to Waterloo before going to Monona. A good mystery.

We heard Saturday that Jim Ritter died Friday night. Jim’s wife Jean is our second cousin. I enjoyed seeing them at Dudley’s a few times. My deepest sympathies to Jean and their girls.

I had read Sandra Oetken’s lovely written article about the events leading up to her husband’s death. It s so very sad, but some very good things, also. I’m sending thoughts and prayer your way, Sandra. I hope we can meet someday and talk about this widowhood business.

Evelyn is an avid Cubs fan and has been for years. She received a letter thanking her for the loyalty to the Cubs. She celebrated her 105th birthday on September 27. A picture shows her wearing her Cubs hat and vest.

Sunday afternoon we were favored with some “Angels we heard on high”, namely the choir singers from the UCC Church in Latimer.

They had a nice big group and it was good to see and hear them. Thank you, friends. You make Christmas start to happen for us.

It is going to be cold this week.

Guess it should be. It is winter time.

Keep warm.

Till next time. MK

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Christmas Open House in Dows

The Community Convention Center was full Saturday night at the Christmas Open House.

Dows Community Calendar Wednesday, Dec. 14 • Lions Club Blood Drive at DCCC from 2 p.m.-6:30.

Thursday, Dec. 15 • JV/Var wrestling at Webster City, 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 • Wrestling at Waterloo, all day.

• JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 • Wrestling at Waterloo, all day.

• JV/Var basketball at Rockford, 1 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19 • 9th grade basketball at Clarion, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 • JV/Var basketball at Clarion, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 • Preschool story time, ages 3-5, at the Dows Library, 9:15-10 a.m. Contact the library with questions.

Sunday, Dec. 25 • Merry Christmas!

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Ainsley Ahrens talked to Santa about her list, and even Betty Klatt got into the fun, surprising Santa with a few questions of her own.

The tables were full of people eating soup and sandwiches, and shopping at the various vendors that lined the walls.

the man that bought the horses.

Before Joe left Ireland he was told that he must be cautious of the American Indians.

Well, when Joe left New York no matter what trai1 he started on, soon he was met by a tribe of Indians; He saw he was not making headway, so he started in trying to learn the Indian language and he was successful at that, and got so he could talk to the Indians and got them to understand where he wanted to go to deliver his horses in Iowa. The Indians cooperated w1th Joe and one tribe of Indians would have some Indians take Joe and his horses to the next tribe until they finally got him to Otisvi11e. Now this 1ast tribe of Indians lived just north and east of the lily pond.

In those days a man by the name of Strickler owned the farm. I think Mrs. Bill Stuck owns it now. Joe was so grateful the Indians he1ped get him where he was to go in the United States, he was always a friend of them and they were friends of his.

Joe was small and light on a horse in his younger days and that pleased the Indians. Whenever, as the years rolled by, no matter who might be

with Joe, and he met up with a Indian, Joe would start in talking Indian language and that language is a lot of motions and grunts. But all have a meaning. The Indians generally answered ‘Man, where did you learn Indian? Then the conversation would be that he was part Indian and part American. Whenever the Indians got into trouble or confused, Joe would get on his horse and go to them and explain what was wrong and what was right.

Joe was always a friend to them.

He was a stranger in the USA and they had helped him.

Years went on, generations changed and fina11y the American local Dows people seemed to know--said and knew that Joe Kughn was an Indian. What tribe of Indians did Joe come from, one of Joe’s daughters was asked. She just looked and smiled. Joe Kughn had no Indian blood in his veins. He was a full blooded Irishman, born of Irish parents. Joe Kughn has been gone to his eternal home over fifty years.

He passed away at the age of ninetyone years with a heart attack. At his funeral twelve Indians came from Tama Reservation (lands) to show

their respect. That was the end of Joe being an Indian.

Joe made five different trips back to Ireland, but after his parents passed away, Joe cared not to return to his native land. not even for a visit.

One time Joe brought trinkets back to Dows to the Indians who thought that was wonderful. Yes, Joe enjoyed the Indians and they taught him many things concerning horses so Joe’s knowledge kept growing in line of what a horse could do, both pulling and racing horses. The Indians were always ready to explain what they knew so life in America around the Indians and the horses, it was wonderful for Joe Kuhn here around Otisville.

Joe cared not what they called him, he was just too busy and satisfied. He cared not what they said or how they wrote or spelled his name.

In America, they spelled his name as they pleased, some spelled it Kuhn some Kughnor, Quehn. But in Ireland where he was born, his parentis name was McKuhn. Joseph McKuhn was raised a Catholic and that faith he kept until his death.

This is just the first installment of the Joe Kughn story. More to come.

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Kughn Corner This series of short stories were first written by Alice Kughn Paullus, and published in the Dows Advocate, circa 1976. The stories were more recently found by Arthurine Haupt, from some of her aunt, Dorothy LaFave’s papers.

Joe Kughn was born near a little town called Dublin, Ireland. His parents were farmers in Ireland. Joe was born with a love of horses. He received a native Irish schooling and at the age of eighteen and Joe was hired to accompany I and stable and deliver six black draft horses by steamboat from Ireland to United States to Wright County Iowa to a small town of Otisville (Dows years a go was called Otisvl1le) the why of changing its name to Dows I do not know.

These six black horses were delivered to a farmer living between Otisville and Williams by the name of Gibbons. There were no trains and no way of transportation, only by foot. So Joe took out by foot from New York to Iowa with his six black horses. It was springtime of the year when Joe and his horses left New York and it was fall that Joe got to Iowa and located the Mr. Gibbons,

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4-H/FFA members wanting to exhibit market steers, market heifers, or carcass performance steers (see below), at the Franklin County Fair ONLY must weigh calves between 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Calves that need to be weighed and properly identified for the Iowa State Fair or AK-SAR-BEN must be brought to the weigh-in between 9:00-11:00 a.m. State Fair 4-H and AK-SAR-BEN calves must be retinal scanned at the weigh-in site.

The cost is $10.00 per verification process per calf. FFA members verifying State Fair calves must get required tags, hair and nose print supplies from FFA Advisor. Verification forms must be signed by member, parent, and the site coordinator.

Contact the Franklin County Extension Office at 641-456-4811 if you are planning to weigh in calves for state fair or AK-SAR-BEN. The Beef Carcass Performance class will be held Wednesday of the county fair. 4-H/FFA members qualify by weighing steers (max of 5) at the county weigh-in, December 28. Only one steer per member may be entered and exhibited at the county fair. At the live show, animals will be shown loose in the ring, unwashed, groomed or clipped.

Each exhibitor will give a presentation to the judge about the care, feeding, and costs of raising their animal.

Awards and prizes will be given at the show based on rate-of-gain and presentations. Following the show the steers will be held at a local feedlot and a yardage fee will be charged until the cattle are transported to a harvesting facility. Carcass information and rate-of-gain will be used to figure the overall winners. For more information contact Franklin County Cattlemen members Vic Wolf II at 515-689-4904, or Phil DeVries 641425-7141.

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